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A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF THE WEIRS TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 23, NO. 39
THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, September 25, 2014
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On the summit of Mount Tecumseh the American flag was raised as part of the Flags on the 48 Memorial Hike in memory of those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Bruce Richards of Manchester played the Star Spangled Banner on his fife. On this day flags were flown on the summits of New Hampshire’s highest peaks. For more information please visit flagsonthe48.org.
Flags on the 48 - Mount Tecumseh New Hampshire Hikers Annual Tribute To Remember The Victims of September 11th
The 14th Annual Flags on the 48, a memorial hike in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, was held on Saturday, September 13th. The memorial hike along with the raising of an American
flag on the summits of New Hampshire’s highest summits is held annually on the Saturday nearest to September 11th. Charlie and I met the other hikers in the Waterville Valley Resort’s upper parking lot nearest the Mount Tecumseh
Trailhead at 9 am. The four pieces of the aluminum flag pole, rope and the large American flag were already distributed and the volunteers were attaching the loads to their backpacks. Jeremy was this year’s volunteer coordinator
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The Greater Somersworth Chamber recently announced that it is offering a trip to Spain’s stunning Costa del Sol region departing on March 10, 2015. The Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) stretches along just over 90 miles of the Malaga province and is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. The trip costs $2499, though travelers can save $100 with an early reservation deposit by October 15th. Price includes roundtrip airfare, seven nights in a first class hotel, daily breakfast and five dinners. The Chamber will hold a no-obligation public information session on Wednesday, October 1st at 5:00 p.m. in the Somersworth City Hall. To attend or to have your questions answered, contact the Chamber at 603-692-7175 or info@somersworthchamber.com. Download more details of the trip at www. somersworthchamber. com.
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Sept Through the Month Free Admission
The Wright Museum, 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro. The Wright Museum will offer free admission to each individual bringing 3 canned food items. The canned items will be donated to Wolfeboro’s L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry to assist them in their efforts to provide a wonderful Thanksgiving for the less fortunate. *Cannot accept perishable items* 569-1212
Donate “Gently Used” Jackets for the Needy in NH
The Wright Museum, 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro. Jackets should be brought to the museum during normal business hours. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 12-4pm. 569-1212 Thursday 25th
Poets in the Attic
The Country Bookseller, North Main Street, Wolfeboro. 7pm. Anyone can
drop in at the gathering, weather to read or play a song, or just enjoy the good work. 539-4472
Laconia. 8am-Noon. Local farmers and producers and unique gifts. www. laconiafarmersmarket.com
Program on the Tufts Estate
The Weight – Performing Music of The Band
Center Harbor Schoolhouse Museum, Center Harbor. 7pm. Presented by Martha Lyons.
The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. www. flyingmonkeynh.com 536-2551
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Tower of Power
Season Opener Dance Party Bash
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton. 929-4100 or www.casinoballroom.com
The Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 7pm. $12pp. 335-1992
Menopause The Musical
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. 225-1111
Joan Osborne
The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. www. flyingmonkeynh.com 536-2551
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival
Market Square, Portsmouth. 10am10pm. Annual festival celebrating the local and national heritage of seafaring and maritime trades by taking nautical songs and music to the pubs, cafes, churches and streets of this seacoast town. www.portsmouthchamber.org/ events
Road Scholar: What’s in a Name
Wolfeboro Senior Center, All Saints Church, Wolfeboro. Paula Wanzer, Road Scholar volunteer Ambassador, will present. Road Scholar is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide adventures in lifelong learning for people 55 and over. 279-7829
Rummage Sale
Set Dancing
Holderness Community Church, 923 US Route 3, Holderness. 9am-2pm. 968-7643
Durham Unitarian, 20 Madbury Road, Durham. $5pp. www. seacoastsetdancers.org 749-1038
Tig Notaro - Comedy
Ameranouche Gypsy Jazz
Silver Center for the Arts, 114 Main Street, Plymouth. 8:30pm. 535-ARTS
Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $12pp. BYOB. 527-0043
Free Admission to Two Wolfeboro Museums
Saturday 27th
See two museums in one day as part of the Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! Both The Wright Museum, 77 Center Street, and the NH Boat Museum, 399 Center Street, will be offering free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. Tickets can be downloaded at www. smithsonian.com/museumdaylive
Manning & McBrian of the Crunchy Western Boys
The Back Room at the Mill Fudge Factory, Bristol. 744-0405 www. themillfudgefactory.com
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The Civil War And General Thomas Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is hosting a presentation, “The Civil War and General Thomas”, Featuring Dave Decker on Wednesday, October 1st at 7pm. Mr. Decker will deliver a presentation on the life and career of General George Thomas, with special emphasis on his unbroken string of victories throughout the civil war. Thomas is well known as the best commander on defense in the war. He twice saved the union army from destruction at Stone’s River and at Chickamauga. After this second battle, the newspapers dubbed him “the Rock of Chickamauga,” and President Lincoln called his effort the most heroic act in the history of the world. Thomas was equally effective on offense, as was shown in the Tullahoma Campaign and then in the Atlanta Campaign. His crowning achievement occurred at the battle of Nashville, where he completely destroyed John Bell Hood’s army, originally 57,000 men but reduced to 3,000 men at Tupelo, Mississippi, having been chased there by Thomas for 250 miles over three weeks. The result of this battle was the end of the war in the west in December, 1864, four months before Lee surrendered to Grant and five months before Johnston surrendered to Sherman. Now one third of the confederate states were at peace. At the conclusion of the war and five years later at his death, at least ten of his closest colleagues, fellow generals, proclaimed Thomas to be the best general of the war, or of the 19th century, or since George Washington. Thomas was the only man who never lost a battle during the entire civil war. This event is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members, for non members there is a $5 fee with all proceeds going to benefit the Historical Society’s ongoing renovations. We are located on Route 3 in Weirs Beach, next to Funspot. Please RSVP to 366-5950.
Enjoy the Fall Season Aboard the M/S Mount Washington Celebrate the fall season in New Hampshire with a cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Enjoy a colorful, scenic view of the fall foliage while the ship tours Lake Winnipesaukee during one of the state’s most popular seasons. Gather the family and enjoy a Sunday evening dinner cruise aboard the Mount. These two hour cruises leave Weirs Beach at 5 p.m. and include a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Adult tickets are $47 and children under 12 cruise free (two children per family) and children 4 and under always cruise free. Friday nights are all about music on the Mount and guests are invited to swing to the tunes of the good old days. During the month of September, guests 60 years or older receive a $10 discount on Friday night cruise tickets. The official 2014 daily cruising season for the M/S Mount Washington, and her sister vessels, runs until October 19 offering daily cruises from its summer port of Weirs Beach and servicing the other ports of Alton Bay, Center Harbor, Meredith and Wolfeboro. Cruising times and options vary depending on the season with July and August having the most cruises available. Options include daily scenic, evening dinner dance and island mail delivery cruises. To learn more about the various ships and to view a more detailed cruise schedule with times and ticket prices, visit www.cruisenh.com. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling toll-free 1-888-843-6686 or local 603-366-5531.
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Hobo Railroad Unveils New Fall Foliage Event – “Hobo Harvest Time Express” Classic Fall Foliage Experience Kicks Off Month-Long Event In Lincoln, New Hampshire
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One of the highlights of the month-long celebration are the Railroad’s colorful “Cornstalk Critters” created by the talented artists at Annalee Dolls in Meredith, NH. Long known for their signature dolls whose faces were modeled after their creator, Barbara Annalee Davis Thorndike created her first doll in 1934.
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“Cornstalk Critters” created by the talented artists at Annalee Dolls in Meredith, NH. will highlight the Hobo Railroads new Harvest Time Express. The theme this year is “Scarecrows of the Silver Screen” and features life-sized Cornstalk Critters depicting classic moments in American cinema. - The Hobo Railroad recently announced details of a new fall foliage event they’re hosting called the Hobo Harvest Time Express. Taking place through October 19th at the Hobo JuncLINCOLN
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To The Editor: Last week the candidates whose names you’ll see in the November election were determined by voters who participated in the recent primary election. Sadly, not many people take the time to vote in the primaries. For me, two new conservative candidates for the New Hampshire State House survived the gauntlet. These two winners were Glen Aldrich and Ed Comeau. I know both personally and believe me, they’re conservative to the core. You may know other great candidates who won their primary battle. Now’s the time to step forward to ensure they win the November election. Before moving to New Hampshire six years ago, I was an elected official in Ohio. I know what it takes to get elected. Here are the three most important things a candidate needs to get enough votes to win an election: MONEY, Volunteers, MORE MONEY. Glen and Ed may not be in your district, but their VOTES on issues are needed. We NEED as many true conservatives as possible in the State House because candidates that subscribe to other political ideologies are constantly and slowly stripping you of your rights. The candidates running for office need your help. Glen and Ed need more signs - name recognition
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is EVERYTHING in elections. Signs invoke the psychological trigger of Social Proof. If voters see HUNDREDS or THOUSANDS of signs out in the yards of different houses and businesses they say to themselves, “Wow, LOTS of people are SUPPORTING Glen and Ed!� Admit it, you’ve had those thoughts when you’ve seen many signs for one candidate. Glen and Ed need MONEY. They need it NOW, not in the middle of October. They need to order more signs, more palm cards, more stickers, etc They need you to volunteer to help them. Don’t be bashful. I’m going to finish with this TRUE story that happened a few days ago here at my house. My water softener was due for it’s five-year service. The young plumber arrived and we got to talking. “What’s your name?� “Steve.� “Steve, where do you live?� “Massachusetts,� he replied. Somehow we started to talk about growing things and he said that his water bill was $500 higher because he watered his lawn this past summer. “In Massachusetts we’re not allowed to capture rainwater in barrels to water our lawns. They say the water needs to flow to the reservoirs.� Being a trained geologist, I was STUNNED by
This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvert’s death in 1902. The new Weirs Times was re-established in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Cocheco Valley area with the new Cocheco Times. Our newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper which are taken from Calvert’s historic publication.
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Shaheen Showed No Courage To The Editor: Senator Shaheen prefers to hide from those who don’t agree with her. If you’re an average Granite Stater who, unlike her, doesn’t agree with President Obama 99% of the time, then she has no desire to hear your opinions or listen to your input. Recently, Senator Shaheen took her hiding to a new level at an endorsement ceremony by some union workers. At the event, one of her constituents was waiting to ask the senator why she refuses to hold town halls. However, as seen on a video, which can easily be found online, one of her union supporters aggressively approached the individual before he could even ask her. He got in the young man’s face, yelled at him, and even tried to take a video camera out of his hands. What baffled me was that neither Jeanne Shaheen nor a single member of her staff tried to stop the aggressive union supporter despite being only feet away. It’s bad enough that Shaheen refuses to meet with those who disagree with her, but it’s worse when she doesn’t have the courage to even stop an aggressive supporter from intimidating a fellow Granite Stater. Shame on Shaheen. New Hampshire deserves better. James Vittum Tuftonboro, NH
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by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
Over the next few weeks this newspaper will be featuring its annual Fall Home Improvement Section. Just the thought of it terrifies me. Of course, I’m not talking about the great list of talented advertisers who appear here, each very knowledgeable and talented in their fields. I am talking about the thought of having to tackle any fall home improvement projects on my own. Those of you who know me will instantly understand my fear. You have seen me at my feeble attempt at work, a pair of pliers or, worse, an electric drill in my hand. In fact, it was my very own attempt at putting up a new door many years ago when I first moved to New Hampshire that led to a march on Concord to have lawmakers institute a ten day waiting period and background check for any Flatlander attempting to purchase a power tool of any kind. Eventually it was decided that it was really only a handful of us transplants who were actually a danger when it came to the handling of power tools and cooler heads prevailed. That law was never passed, much to the chagrin of those who, to this day, are ready to have all Flatlanders suffer when one errant fool forgets which end of a sander is which. But I digress.
Over the years I have attempted a few home improvement projects on my own; some out of necessity and others out of sheer foolishness. Still, some were tackled with a sense of creativity and, when successful, gave us a feeling of strange pride. I say us, because I have tackled a few of these with my wife who, I admit is handier than I and more creative. One project that we attempted recently was painting the outside trim of a second story window‌ standing on the ground. The idea was to use the extension poles from our roof rake, connect them together and then, using duct tape, attach a paint brush to the end of the poles. Much like the Wright Brothers first attempt at flight, we knew the risks but we went ahead anyway. Visions of splattered paint not only against the outer glass of the window from an unsteady hand but also streaks of dripping white against the yellow of the house were on my mind as I dipped the brush into the paint can, an awkward feat in itself, and then carefully lifted this jerry-rigged paint brush slowly up into the atmosphere to do what it might. There would be no hiding if disaster struck. We were exposed to the elements as well as to the windows of all of our neighbors who, we were sure, were watching the show (I certainly would have been). With steady hands and a lot of luck, we successfully completed the job of painting that window. Not exactly a professional job but, as I like to say after completing another home improvement project, “Good enough!â€?
Yes, a few drops of paint escaped but not a single drop of pride. All in all it was a good day. It is moments like these that used to give me a false confidence for future home projects. But much like my bygone days of attempting to play golf I soon learned that that one great chip shot from the bunker to within a few inches of the hole was more an act of some force greater than myself who was feeling sorry for me, than it really had anything at all to do with my own prowess. For the most part I am a big believer in letting someone who knows what they are doing tackle the big projects (which in my case can sometimes be a small drip in the kitchen sink, it really depends on the day and frame of mind). I am convinced that we are all put on this earth for one particular reason and it is up to us to figure out what that reason is. As I look through the advertisements for handy people with different skills in the fall home improvement section and try to fathom how anyone can really know how to do any of these things and then I sit down to write this column, I finally realize what the reason for my own existence is. I am here to give all of these talented people something to do. And that’s not a bad thing. Brendan Smith is the author of “The Flatlander Chronicles� and the upcoming “Best Of A F.O.O.L.� He welcomes your comments at brendan@weiirs.com
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— OFF THE SHELF — A Balm In Three Pines by Debby Montague Book Reviewer
The Long Way Home, Louise Penny, Minotaur Books, August 2014 “And in the center of that were the pine trees that soared over the community. Three great spires that inspired the name. Three Pines. These were no ordinary trees. Planted centuries ago, they were a code. A signal to the war-weary. They were safe. This was sanctuary.� Three Pines, a fictional small town just north of the Vermont border where artists paint and poets write and the small town moves at its small town pace isn’t ordinary either. Three Pines, the primary locale of Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache murder mysteries, is something special, something magical, and The Long Way Home, Louise Penny’s latest mystery, is something special, too. As I started reading The Long Way Home the pace and approach of this book seemed a little different from Penny’s earlier ones, but I trusted her skills and knew that whether on the next page or in the next chapter I’d fall under the spell as I had before. The language is peaceful, poetic and mesmerizing. Her characters are well drawn and they, as much as the plot, pull me out of my home and into the village of Three Pines and the environs of Quebec so that I can feel the air and hear the sounds of the village and province. I’d love to live next door to Myra, the owner of the village book store, a calm and wise woman. Like Clara I’d go to her with my troubles and
know that my secrets were safe. Jean-Guy is a bit flawed and he knows it. In a small way I’ve thought and acted like Jean-Guy from time to time so knowing that he’s able
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Guest Editorial Pro Choice For Education Years ago while cleaning the attic I found a book published in 1897 titled “Burke’s Conciliation with America.” A relative, Henry by Ken Gorrell Tilton Gorrell, had written his name and the date – 02/28/28 – inside the cover. Henry was 17 in 1928, likely a high school senior. The book appears to have been used in a history class; the margins are filled with his notes and condensed versions of Burke’s “Six Propositions.” This was not a book casually read. Flipping through the pages, I settled on the speech Edmond Burke delivered in the British House of Commons in 1775 supporting the American colonies. Considered a masterwork of oratory, it nevertheless failed spectacularly to prevent a revolution. The rest, as they say, is history. Specifically, it’s our history, which brings me to a contemporary hot-button topic. When I showed this book to high school teachers and asked how well their students would handle the material, the sadly predictable answer was “Not well.” Yet studying Burke exercises basic skills that are as important today as they were in Henry’s day. This little book contains within its pages lessons in history, civics, philosophy, rhetoric and writing.
It is both a primary source and reference work, and helps put into context late-18th century concepts of civil society upon which our nation was formed and for which our forefathers fought. Language arts are inextricably bound to thinking and reasoning, so the fact that many of today’s students couldn’t handle material considered suitable and appropriate for high school eighty-six years ago is appalling. More appalling still is our casual acceptance of low proficiency scores in basic subjects as if it has always been this way and there will be no consequences for continuing down this path. Today’s schools are palaces compared to the building in which Henry Gorrell was taught. In the intervening decades we’ve spend countless billions on public education, buying better facilities and technology, increasing teacher pay, benefits, and training. We’ve done virtually everything for public education that we’ve done to improve other aspects of our lives that have raised our standard of living and expectations of the future. There are two key exceptions, two things that are uniquely lacking in public education: competition and choice. These are simple words. They are qualities we take for granted as consumers. Public education, in contrast, may be the only product we must buy that has become demonstrably worse while costing us more. See gorreLL on 32
The Spread of Rocky Mountain Jihad S o m e thing’s fouling Colorado’s crisp air -- and I’m not talking about the pot smoke. In my adopted home by Michelle Malkin s t a t e , t h e Syndicated Columnist toxic fumes of Islamic jihad have penetrated the most unlikely hamlets and hinterlands. Obama administration officials are vehemently denying plots by ISIS operatives to cross our borders. But the lesson here is clear: Thanks to laptop recruitment, reckless visa policies and homegrown treachery, the U.S.-based jihad export-import business is and has been thriving. Last week, 19-year-old Shannon Conley of Arvada (a Denver suburb once known as the “Celery Capital of the World”) pleaded guilty to one count of
conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Conley, a militant Muslim convert, plotted to aid al-Qaida and its affiliates. According to the federal criminal complaint filed in April, she planned to use her military training with the U.S. Army Explorers “to go overseas to wage jihad” and “to train Islamic jihadi fighters in U.S. military tactics.” A certified nurse’s aide, she also told investigators she would use her medical training to aid jihadi fighters. Over the Internet, Conley met an ISIS-affiliated Tunisian Muslim based in Syria. She was headed there on April 8 when the feds arrested her at Denver International Airport. Her luggage contained jihad propaganda, materials on administering first aid on the battlefield, and CDs and DVDs bearing the name of Anwar al-Awlaki, the jihadi counselor to the 9/11 hijackers and Fort Hood gunman See malkin on 24
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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, September 25, 2014
UN Assembly Meets in “Era of Unprecedented Crisis and Troubles”
U N I T E D NATIONS— Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings and potentates are gathering in New York for the 69th by John J. Metzler General Assembly of the Syndicated Columnist UN. But as diplomats come together for the annual general debate which begins on September 24th, there’s a cloud of political and social unease greeting delegations from the 193 member states; issues ranging from regional wars, to humanitarian crises, nuclear proliferation, the spread of infections disease, and the scimitar of ISIS terrorism. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon concedes stoically that, “We are living in an era of an unprecedented level of crisis and troubles.” Indeed the violence levels and threats are daunting even according to seasoned diplomats. For the 140 chiefs of state and government who plan to attend the session, including President Barack Obama, Francois Hollande of France, Park Geun-hye of South Korea, and King Abdullah of Jordan, the challenges will be glaring. In comments to the press, Secretary General Ban overviewed some of the issues; “we will address the horrendous violence in Syria and Iraq.” Ban praised the
“growing international consensus to act against this serious threat to global peace and security.” Significantly, the Secretary General welcomes, “the decisive and firm commitment of the U.S. to fight against terrorism which is a common enemy for humanity.” He added however that beyond the Middle East that violence continues in Mali, South Sudan and Central African Republic, “we will not let these crises be forgotten.” Ban concedes, “the situation in and around Ukraine remains volatile. And in Libya, order is breaking down. “ He added, “The world is facing multiple crises, each has its own dynamics, and requires its own approach.” He added, “All have dangerous sectarian, ethnic or tribal dimensions.’’ But beyond the mix of toxic armed conflicts, the UN is confronted with growing refugee numbers, rebuilding after natural disasters, and West Africa’s horrible humanitarian health emergency resulting from the spreading Ebola epidemic. Naturally, each annual Assembly session is remembered for its controversial speakers as much as for its achievements. In recent years, Libya’s radical Colonel Gadaffy, Islamic Iran’s president Mahmud Ahmadinjad, and Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez were among them. This year Iran’s new less controversial leader Hassan Rouhani will lead the delegation, Zimbabwe’s perennial dictator Robert Mugabe will return too. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will skip
the session as will the Mainland Chinese leader Xi Jinping. On a lighter note, the massive renovations at the UN complex are nearly complete. The elegant and iconic domed General Assembly hall has been
modernized, reopened and looks splendid. Indeed, most of the 17-acre complex on New York’s East River has less of the look and bustle of a perpetual “work site” than a setting for global di-
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Late-Talking Children Anyone who knows what anxiety, and sometimes anguish, parents go through when they have a child who is still not talkby Thomas Sowell ing at age two, three or even Syndicated Columnist four, can appreciate what a blessing it can be to have someone who can tell them what to do -- and what not to do. That someone is Professor Stephen Camarata of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, whose recently published book, “LateTalking Children” gives parents information and advice that they are not likely to find anywhere else. And it does so in plain English. Professor Camarata has been researching, diagnosing and treating children with speech problems for decades. Moreover, he knows from personal experience what it is like to be a parent of a late-talking child, and he himself was three and a half years old before he began to speak. So he has seen this problem from many angles. A child can be years behind schedule in beginning to speak and yet go on to have a perfectly normal life. Some children with delayed speech may even be noticeably brighter than other children their age. But, for other late-talking children, the delay in beginning to speak can be a symptom of much deeper and long-lasting problems, including mental retardation or autism. Most parents are in no position to know which of these very different conditions applies to their own child. Nor is it easy to find out, because there are so many people so ready to put labels on
late-talking children that can follow these children for years, even when these labels have no solid foundation. False diagnoses of late-talking children are by no means rare. Even Albert Einstein was thought to be retarded, when he failed to talk at an age when most other toddlers begin to speak. Three renowned nuclear physicists who were involved in the creation of the first atomic bomb had been late-talking children. Late-talking children can be at any intellectual level, from the lowest to the highest. But it is hard to know what their intellectual level is when they are not saying anything. In his clinical research at Vanderbilt University, Stephen Camarata has devised some ways of discovering what a late-talking toddler knows and understands. But these methods work only when the child cooperates -and cooperation is not universal among very young children. When he cannot get enough cooperation from a child to make a reliable diagnosis, Camarata simply tells the parents that he will have to wait until the child becomes more mature, which may be months later or a year or more later. A false diagnosis is worse than no diagnosis. Unfortunately, too many other people who diagnose late-talking children are not always so careful or so candid. Some rely on checklists of “symptoms” or on even less reliable criteria. The net result is too often an unreliable diagnosis of retardation or autism that devastates the parents, and leads to counterproductive treatment for the child. As the parent of such a child, I remember all too well what the problems are like. But there was See Sowell on 32
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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, September 25, 2014
How To Find Out If An Inpatient Rehabilitation Stay Is Right For You Make the most of your international travel!
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By Christine Farrell, Director of Case Management at Golden View Health Care Center No rehabilitation program or center is exactly the same, so it’s important to ask the right questions and do your homework whenever possible. From years of providing tours and guiding patients through their recovery experience at Golden View, here are my tips and questions to help ensure patients find the right post-hospital care for them. Talk to your health care provider: Your doctor and hospital discharge planner know you and your care needs best, so talk to them about what to expect from the recovery process after an illness or injury. Often times there are several factors in making a decision to pursue inpatient versus outpatient post-hospital rehabilitation care, but two primary considerations are: 1) would you initially benefit from a more intensive daily therapy regimen that an inpatient skilled
nursing facility setting can provide or would therapy a few times a week, in an outpatient setting, be sufficient to get you back on your feet quickly. 2) do you have a daily need for the skilled nursing services provided by a licensed nurse. Other factors to consider are your goals or what you want to be able to do for yourself when you return home, what were your previous abilities, i.e. your baseline; how much community and family support you have especially if you live alone; do you have other health conditions that require monitoring; and do you have reliable transportation to get to outpatient therapy and follow-up appointments. Call your insurance carrier: Every insurance plan has different coverage and requirements to access care regardless of whether its inpatient or outpatient therapy you’re looking for. It’s important to call and find out what is and is not covered, do they require a referral from your physician, do they require you to have a
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qualifying acute hospital stay and most important are they contracted with your rehabilitation provider of choice. There are times when this can get complicated, so don’t be afraid to seek out assistance from your physicians’ billing office and the rehabilitation provider you’re interested in. Many hospital discharge planners and rehabilitation providers, like The Retreat at Golden View, welcome the opportunity to assist patients with checking into insurance requirements and coordinating coverage even before a patient comes through the door. Find providers in your area: There are many sources of information regarding providers in your area including your physician, hospital discharge planner, family and friends, internet searches and the yellow pages, to name a few. Generally these sources will provide a list of local providers, but ultimately it’s always up to the patient and their family to decide where See rehab on 11
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to receive post-hospital care. One thing I always encourage patients and families to do, is tour the rehabilitation center if at all possible. Seeing is believing, and it’s important to be confident in the decision you’ve made. Rehabilitation Program: Not all are programs are the same so make sure to find out what to expect from your recovery experience. Do they offer physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy on site; is therapy provided daily, including weekends, for how long and is it one-on-one with the therapist; will you work with the same therapists all the time; how experienced is the staff; do they offer flexibility to accommodate your schedule and abilities; is it an in house program or does the provider contract with another company; how and with whom are concerns addressed if they arise during the stay. Other clinical services: Patients can often benefit from skilled nursing services provided in an inpatient setting even if the foundation for their recovery is the therapy services they’ll receive. Elective total joint replacements are a good example of this as these patients benefit from 24/7 nurse coordination with doctors to ensure patients have adequate pain control, the surgical incision is healing and free from infection, dosing of blood thinning medications, lab work, assistance with getting around and activities of daily living i.e. bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, repositioning in bed for comfort and more. Some patients may require multiple nursing interventions like IV antibiotic therapy, monitoring of infections, wound care, assistance with eat-
Pre-booking for elective surgery: Patients are now discerning customers, shopping around for what works for them, especially when it comes to elective surgery. Like booking a hotel room, many rehabilitation centers including The Retreat at Golden View, allow patients to pre-book their stay, ensuring there is a room available and providing the center with the ability to coordinate a smooth transition from the hospital and prepare for the patients specific care needs. More importantly it takes any hesitancy and stress out of the equation, knowing it’s all being taken care of by the professionals you’ve chosen.
ing, medication monitoring and adjustments, oxygen use, etc. So when speaking with your doctor, make sure you know what services you’ll need to speed your recovery to home. Amenities: When choosing a rehabilitation center, prospective patients (or guests as they’re called at The Retreat at Golden View) should always ask what amenities are available to them throughout their stay, some of which may be more important than others. Do they provide private rooms, private bathrooms with showers, menu options, room service, individually climate controlled rooms, access to activities, wifi, outdoor space, spa and salon services, is the atmosphere more like a hospital with beeps and alarms or a quite hotel where you can rest and recuperate. Each rehabilitation center is likely to offer something different and it’s up to the patient to find the right fit for them.
Christine Farrell is the Director of Case Management at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith, NH. To find out more about post-hospital services available visit them online at www.goldenview.org or call 2798111.
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Planning a Trip? Plan Ahead! Planning an overseas trip can be exciting – new places, new languages, new cultures, and new illnesses. The last thing you want on your adventure is to get sick. Many travelrelated health issues can be avoided with a pre-travel visit with Dr. Brian Irwin at the Travel Clinic at Tamworth Family Medicine. Dr. Irwin holds a Certificate in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) after recently passing their examination. An avid world traveler himself, Dr. Irwin understands the importance of planning ahead and addressing any potential health issues upon return. “A pre-travel evaluation and education on the travel risks for a particular country can be the difference between a great trip and a miserable, and possibly dangerous, experience,” said Dr. Irwin. A post-travel evaluation can be just as beneficial. “If people return home with a cold, it may not be the garden-variety colds we have here. It’s important to seek out a travel medicine specialist to get the right treatment.” As a certified travel health provider, Dr. Irwin receives continuous updates on health issues around the world. “The current Ebola crisis is covered in the media daily but there are smaller outbreaks of other diseases and illnesses that are constantly changing. Having information on the latest developments is critical for travelers.” It’s a big and interesting planet. Get the most out of your travel adventures by planning ahead with a visit to the Travel Clinic at Tamworth Family Medicine. We recommend that travelers visit the Travel Clinic two to three months prior to their trip to allow adequate time to fully administer vaccines and begin any preventive medications, if required. The Travel Clinic at Tamworth Family Medicine is located at 577 White Mountain Hwy. For more information, visit our website at www.hugginshospital.org and click on Travel Clinic under Services or call Tamworth Family Medicine at 323-3311.
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Sixteen-year breast cancer survivor Brenda Ganong recently hosted the 12th Annual Brenda’s Ride with Friends: Fighting Cancer One Mile at a Time. The day was a huge success, raising $10,000 to benefit Oncology patients at Lakes Region General Hospital. Brenda’s Ride started in 2003 with just 35 participants and has continued to grow over the years. Nearly a hundred motorcycles convened at the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound the morning of August 2, setting off for a beautiful ride to Waterville Valley. Lead by Alton and Gilford Police Department volunteers, the convoy arrived back at the Lobster Pound mid-day for a cookout, raffles, and live music courtesy of Matt Langley and band AXIS. “We were thrilled with the great support from our generous sponsors, all of the bikers who came for this year’s ride, and those friends who stopped by for the cookout and afternoon festivities. I am also incredibly thankful to the Lobster Pound and our amazing team of volunteers,� explains event founder/ planner Brenda Ganong. “Brenda’s Ride continues to thrive, and knowing that we’re helping patients right here in our own community is very rewarding.� Proceeds from Brenda’s Ride are used to assist Oncology patients in a number of ways, to help lighten the financial burden during an already very tough time. Funds have been designated to: help with co-pays for ports (necessary to be put in so they can receive their drugs); assist with co-
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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, September 25, 2014
Your Health is in Your Hands by Dr. Graham Moneysmith, DC. Contributing Writer
Jack Kerouac has a quote regarding fads: “Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinions.” I find this quite appropriate for modern American. We, in general, are trend hopping, gimmick-chasing, fad mongers. We trade long term results for short term experiments. We chase the new, the fast, and the easy....almost always to our detriment. The last 100 years or so of our country’s history has been filled with gimmicks and fads. Ranging from the insane (see bloodletting, heroin as a treatment for coughs) to the stupid (the Thighmaster, Pet Rock, and boy bands). Simply look at the world of diets: in the 80’s fat was evil and
now carbs are the enemy. Cigarettes used to be considered safe. The point: things come and go and only the truly valuable stick. They may evolve, but the idea is kept because it is good and worthwhile. I’m proud to say that chiropractic is one of these things. It has stood the test of time and is largely unchanged. Last week on September 18th, chiropractic turned 119 years old. It was birthed by D.D. Palmer in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer then started the Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1897. Now, to be clear Palmer didn’t invent moving a bone in your spine (there are reports of spinal bones being moved in other cultures thousands of years earlier). No, the brilliance he produced was a philosophy, a pattern of thinking. Palmer said; “Chiropractic embraces the science of life, the knowledge of how organisms act in health and disease, and also the art of adjusting the neuroskeleton.” See, it was not just adjusting the spine, but how we look at health. Here are the basics of Palmer’s
philosophy: the Universe has an intelligence to it. He called this Universal Intelligence (God), this is force that keeps the planets in orbit and generally gives nature its order. When we look at humans, there is something that orders us as well: for example, you don’t have to tell your heart to beat or your lungs to breath, this is done for you. Palmer named this thing that controls these functions Innate Intelligence and stated that Innate was Universal Intelligence manifest in man. Innate is housed in your nervous system (since this is the structure that controls all bodily function and is made of the brain, spinal cord, and spinal nerves) and your spine is the protector of your nervous system. When a spinal bone deviates from its normal position, he called it subluxation. Subluxations put pressure on the nerve system and diminished Innate’s ability to do it’s job. Thus, as chiropractors, we concern ourselves with the detection and correction of subluxation See moneysmith on 14
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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, September 25, 2014
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I know this column is supposed to be about fishing and I try hard to keep it as such. However, from time to time issues arise that may be interesting or humorous and I like to share them. I, for one, enjoy my fresh vegetables from the garden. Over the years I have had some really GREAT gardens, producing lots of produce. When my children were younger, we had a huge garden (two, in fact) and a number of animals as well. We had pigs, chickens, turkeys and sheep. We ate pretty well those years. My wife would freeze a lot of the vegetable as well as the meats. The pigs were put down just about Halloween and the weekend prior to Thanksgiving we picked up the hams and bacon from the smokehouse. Those years we had fresh ham for Thanksgiving and the turkey could wait. We also made salt port from the fat back. Well, as the youngsters got a little bigger it ended up that we cut the size of the garden down quite a bit. There were a LOT of other things taking up our time by then. The last few years we decided to get back into it, but on a smaller scale. The first couple of years went well and we had plenty of tomatoes, beans, peppers, broccoli, squash and cucumbers. Then the deer found the
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blossoms and we had only 3 fruits? Summer squash, pretty much the same, lots of blossoms and only 4 squash. The zucchini, well, that’s another story. Tons of blossoms and NO squash. What’s up with this??? Guess we’ll be at the market for veggies this year. Oh, the tomatoes ARE doing well and the peppers are coming back a bit. Now, the rest of the story‌‌I just looked out the window and down next to the road, romping in the clover‌you guessed it, ANOTHER woodchuck! Later, Capt. Pete
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Another RINO for Shaheen – If It Were Me, What Would the GOP Do? Is it just me or has the political arena become more nasty and meanspirited in the past 10 years? by Niel Young Advocates Columnist As I have mentioned before; never have I been a Republican for.......any Democrat! ******** Regarding the vote in Scotland Rupert Murdoch explained that the election is merely a symptom of an “anti-establishment groundswell” sweeping through the Western world. “There’s a great anti-establishment groundswell which is seen in this vote in Scotland. You’re seeing it here in Britain in the anti-European party, whose one single issue is to get out of Europe “And really, you can take the United States and go across to Middle America. What do they think of Washington and Wall Street for that matter? People are really looking for change.” HERE IN AMERICA I have been anti-government for some time. I am anti-Liberal for their welfare state Socialism/ Communism plan. I am tired of the Establishment Republicans with no backbone to stand up to the Liberals and no plan to submit to voters. I understand what Murdoch is saying, however I believe that the people of our great country have seen enough of the Obama Plan, and it is NOT what is best for America. What was wrong with being the greatest country in the world prior to 2008? ******** Let Speaker of the House try to explain that immigration reform – that is AMNESTY for those
who just strolled into our country - would help boost the economy. I have suspected he is a heavy drinker. How else would you see this as a stupid statement? During his speech at the American Enterprise Institute Boehner: “Immigration reform will help our economy , but you’ve got to secure the border first. We’ve got a mess and everyone knows we’ve got a mess.” “Our legal system is broken, our border isn’t secure, and we’ve got the problem of those who are here without documents. It needs to be fixed. We’re a nation of immigrants, the sooner we do it the better off the country would be.” Yes John, God bless those who have come here to our shores legally to ask permission to enter and become one of us. ******** Some site led me to Blue Hampshire. Too much for me and my principled independent thinking conservative me, that votes for that Republican if that candidate meets MY requirements. Exception: Scott Brown. Susan Milligan receives kudos from the folks at Blue Hampshire for “ the National GOP has left behind traditional New England Republican values, that in addition to the natives going blue, we are getting an influx of highly educated, politically active Democrats moving to the state, that the ones moving up from ‘Taxachussetts’ within commuting distance from Boston are actually GOoPers by and large.” Susan is sure to make the point that republicans like former State Senator Rick Russman of Kingston “a 60-year-old lawyer and environmental activist in Kingston, wonders what happened to the party of
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a conspiracy to murder Swedish cartoonist and outspoken critic of Islam, Lars Vilks. LaRose also introduced Rodriguez to another Colorado Muslim avenger, New York City subway bomb plotter Najibullah Zazi. Zazi, a 24-year-old Denver airport shuttle driver who lived in suburban Aurora, was a green-card holder from Afghanistan. He flew back to his native land to join the Taliban in 2008, but was snatched up by al-Qaida leaders to lead suicide bomb operations back in the U.S. He acquired explosives in Denver, which he drove to New York City as part of the plot to bomb Manhattan subway lines in September 2009. Zaziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scheme was part of a larger conspiracy involving al-Qaida pilot Adnan Shukrijumah. The two huddled with top jihad operatives in Pakistan. As I noted earlier this month, Shukrijumah is still on the loose with a $5 million FBI bounty on his head. Jihadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colorado ties can also be traced to Pakistani militant cleric Sheik Mubarak Ali Gilani, the leader of terror group Jamaat ul-Fuqra. (It was Gilani whom Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl was traveling to interview when he was kidnapped and beheaded in 2002.) Gilani once visited and owned land in Colorado tourist hot spot Buena Vista. UlFuqra established a nearby high-altitude training compound, where terror operatives stored AK47 rifles and an estimated 6,000 rounds of ammunition. The camp was raided by local and federal law enforcement officials in 1992; a quartet of homegrown jihadists were convicted of various crimes, including the firebombing of a Hare Krishna temple in Denver in 1984. Another ul-Fuqra weapons storage facility was busted in Colorado Springs. Al-Qaida also reached into the northern Colorado town of Greeley, where the Muslim Broth-
erhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding father Sayyid Qutb attended Colorado State College of Education (now the University of Northern Colorado) in the 1950s. His exposure to the friendly, freedom-loving farming community engendered his virulent hatred of the West, leading him to declare that â&#x20AC;&#x153;an allout offensive, a jihad, should be waged against modernity. ... The ultimate objective is to reestablish the Kingdom of God upon earth.â&#x20AC;? His acolytes range from Osama bin Laden and Anwar al-Awlaki to the Blind Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman (now behind bars in Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supermax prison in Florence for plotting the 1993 World Trade Center bombing) and the new generation of caliphate warriors. The decades-long spread of Rocky Mountain jihad is instructive. From the Big Apple to the Beltway to the Mile High City, there is no safe haven from Muslim terrorism. They and their willing accomplices are already here -- and have been for a good, long time. Michelle Malkin is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Culture of Corruption: Obama and his Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks and Croniesâ&#x20AC;? (Regnery 2010). Her e-mail address is malkinblog@ gmail.com.
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2014 Lilac Calendar Winners Announced The purple lilac is New Hampshire’s official State Flower as determined by the Legislature and signed into law in 1919. It may be seen throughout our State on private and public lands having been planted by many generations of citizens. It is believed that the first New Hampshire lilac planting was in 1750 at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion in Portsmouth. Beautiful and fragrant blossoms in a wide range of colors appear in May of each year. For this contest the purple lilac is of greatest interest. The Governor’s Lilac Commission was established by Governor John H. Sununu in 1984 to promote extensive planting of lilacs throughout the State. It encourages the efforts of many individuals and groups to be involved in establishing our State Flower on public lands for all to enjoy. The Governor’s Lilac Commission provides plant materials and recommends cultural practices for growing lilacs to insure the best possible results. In an effort to help beautify New Hampshire’s highways, the Commission has taken on the additional responsibility of purchasing and assisting in planting wildflowers. Because of these efforts Governor Stephen Merrill renamed the Commission on August 1, 1995. The goal of the Lilac Photo Contest is to develop public appreciation of Lilacs and their contribution to the quality of life in New Hampshire communities. Of the many entries, the following were chosen as the winner’s of this year’s contest and their photos will appear in the 2015 Lilac Calendar which will be available later this year.
Other Winners In The Lilac Photo Contest
1st Place- Pamela King- Sullivan, NH
3rd Place Tim Campbell Keene, NH.
8th Place Jim Prucha Londonderry, NH
4th Place Gail Durant Manchester, NH
9th Place Edie Currier New London, NH
5th Place Ruth Arsenault Alton Bay, NH
10th Place Fred Mehrmann Dover, NH
6th Place Edward Pratt Salem, NH
11th Place Steven McCutcheon Gilford, NH
7th Place Bradley Towle Concord, NH
12th Place Kasia Lynch Lee, NH
Meet The PET OF THE WEEK Say Hello to LEIGH!
2nd Place- Jim Esberg -Hampton Falls, NH
3rd Place- Tim Campbell -Keene, NH
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Elder gentleman, with the kindest, sweetest disposition ever, seeks loving retirement home stocked with a multitude of squeaky toys. Leigh suffered the trauma of losing his doting owner. He arrived at New Hampshire Humane Society in need of some TLC, we shaved his heavily matted coat, and started him on spa treatments to help his skin. He has recovered beautifully, and although an older dog, has so much love to give. He is gentle, personable, calm and well mannered. He loves nothing better than walks, human company and the chance to carry around a squeaky toy in his mouth at all times. A friend to all who meet him, overlook his age and focus only on his endearing, jovial nature. Call 524-3252 or check www.nhhumane.org
Courtesy of the Weirs Times & Cocheco Times
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away from the peace of Three Pines to find Peter while Reine-Marie and Ruth do a little digging closer to home. There is a balm in Three Pines and in Louise Penny’s writing. Her books are more than murder mysteries though the mysteries are captivating. The pace is slow when it needs to be and gripping
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from being at peace. A year earlier she and her artist husband, Peter, had separated. Peter had promised to return to their home in Three Pines exactly one year after leaving, but the anniversary has come and gone, he hasn’t shown up, called or written and Clara is scared and worried. Though undecided about sharing her troubles with Armand Gamache eventually Clara spills her woes. She’s convinced that something has happened to keep Peter from returning to Three Pines as he vowed he would. Gamache is hesitant. He had enough trouble in his life as the Chief Inspector and now he wants only to spend his life in Three Pines with Reine-Marie, inexpertly gardening, reading, enjoying the neighbors. That last thing he wants to do is to go hunting for Peter. Reluctantly he offers to help Clara and Gamache, Jean-Guy, Clara and Myrna head
when the plot calls for that. I haven’t yet read one of her Three Pines mysteries that hasn’t blown me away in the reveal. Beyond the plot, the pace, and the poetry there’s the sanctuary of Three Pines. It’s a good place to visit.
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Lawrence Barn Community Center, Hollis. The day will kick off with an illustrated lecture by John Porter. Following the talk, seven historic barns will be open for self-guided tour. $30/members, $40/nonmembers. 224-2281 or www. nhpreservation.org
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Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville valley. 12pm. $7.50/ adults, $5/kids. www.waterville. com or 1-800-GO-VALLEY
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Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Road, Meredith. 7pm. Sixteen contestants, three judges and some great showtunes will make for an exciting evening with this musical theatre fundraiser. $10pp. 279-0333 www. winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org
Kingston Plains along Main Street, Kingston. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. 75 booths of American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods, live music and craft demonstrations. 332-2616 or www.castleberryfairs.com
Dance Night with Kid Pinky and his Restless Knights
Juniper Knoll Farm, 307 Bean Hill Road, Belmont. 9am-3pm. Guests are welcome to view and interact with these lovely animals. Yarns, fiber and finished alpaca products will be available for sale. 267-5909
Pitmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $12pp. BYOB. 527-0043
Autumn Harvest Supper
First United Methodist Church, Gilford. Seatings at 5pm and 6:30pm. $12/adults, $5/children
National Alpaca Farm Days
Colonial Market Fair
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Sunday 28th ZZ Top
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton. 929-4100 or www. casinoballroom.com
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Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Road, Warner. 10am-4pm. Demonstrations of deer hide tanning, dugout canoe making, flint knapping, cooking and beadwork; plant identification walk in the Medicine Woods; Audubon raptors; wildlife encounters, crafts and more. Free for members, $8.50/adults, $6.50/ children or $26/family. 4562600
Monday 29th Lamb of God: As the Palaces Burn
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. 225-1111
Mary Lou Fullerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aging with Humorâ&#x20AC;?
The Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave, Laconia. 6:30pm. The 2012 National Mature Media Awards Winner will present a light-hearted program for seniors and seniors-to-be. Free and open to the public. 524-5600
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Franklin Regional Hospital, Franklin. Sessions are offered every Tuesday beginning Sept. 30th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nov. 4th. Those attending the workshops will apply skills for living a full, healthy life with a chronic condition, learn to set weekly goals and develop a practical step-by-step plan for improving health and quality of life. 527-7120 to register.
Holistic Health Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Introduction to Acupuncture
LRGHealthcareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holistic Health Center, Hillside Medical Park, Gilford. 7-8:30pm. Contact Peggy Selig at Laconia Adult Education to register at 524-5712
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Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. 225-1111
Community Photo Club
Frame of Mind, Main Street, Plymouth. A fellowship of area photographers at all levels of development meeting with the express intent of improving their skills and broadening their understanding of the art of taking pictures. 536-3208
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Jeannie Griffin-Peterka Art Showing
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Strafford Wind Symphony
American Legion Post 112, 1044 Short Falls Road, Epsom. Pork loin, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, stuffing, green beans and more. $9/adults, $4/ children, kids under 6 are free.
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Red Sky Mary & Watts
Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. www.rochesteroperahouse. com 335-1992
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Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket. Doors open at 6pm for appetizers and dinner, followed by dancing to the Lakes Region Big Band at 7:30pm. $60pp. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 659-4410 or www. rockinghamballroom.com
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CROP Walk for Hunger
Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell Park, Franklin. Registration 1:15pm, program 1:45pm and the walk begins at 2pm. 934-5717
16th Annual Autumn Craft Festival
Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith. 10am-4pm. Over 100 booths of American made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. 3322616 www.castleberryfairs.com
Sing Happy
Interlakes Theatre, Meredith. 3pm. The show will feature the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb who wrote many shows including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabaretâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicagoâ&#x20AC;?. $25pp. 888-245-6374 or www.interlakestheatre.com
Chowder Festival
Funspot, Route 3, Weirs Beach. Noon3pm. Sample and vote on the Lakes Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best chowder and enjoy the largest arcade in the world. 366-4377
Tuesday 7th Komen NH Race for the Cure Kickoff Party
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside, Portsmouth. 6:30pm. Kristen Caseley, Chair of the 2015 Komen NH Race for the Cure, invites all interested parties to join her for a fun, informational and inspirational gathering to discuss Volunteer Race Committee opportunities for the upcoming race season (the 2015 race will be held on May 9 in Portsmouth). 888-550CURE
Free WorkReady NH Class Begins
NHTI, 31 College Drive, Concord. Participants earn certifications and improve skills to help find employment. Session ends Oct. 24th. Contact Lisa at 271-6484 ext. 4426 to register.
Wednesday 8th Harry the Dirty Dog
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. 225-1111
Thursday 9th Chicago â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Silent Film Series
The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. Accompanied by live music by silent film composer Jeff Rapsis. $10pp. www.flyingmonkeynh. com 536-2551
Friday 10th Voices of the (603)
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. 225-1111 Saturday 11th
NH Society of Genealogists & Strafford County Genealogical Society Meeting
Holiday Inn, 172 North Main Street, Concord. 9:30am. Three speakers will present presentations on Re-
search Treasures in Manchester, NH. $15/members, $20/non-members. Registration fees include Continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Must register in advance. 664-9080
understanding of the art of taking pictures. 536-3208
Paula Poundstone
The Addams Family Musical
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. 225-1111 The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. www. flyingmonkeynh.com 536-2551
Peter Mayer in Concert
Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. 7pm. $10/advance, $15/door. 524-6057
New England Charity Bike Ride & Downtown Rochester October Festival
Rochester Community Center, Community Way, Rochester. 4, 15 or 25 miles! Registration and details at www.monarchschoolcharitybikeride. com 332-2848
Sat. 11th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mon. 13th Lincoln Fall Craft Festival
Village Shops and Town Green along Main Street, Lincoln. Over 150 booths. Free admission, rain, snow or shine. 332-2616 www.castleberryfairs.com
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Sunday 12th Hey Nineteen Tribute to Steely Dan
The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. www. flyingmonkeynh.com 536-2551
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Line Dancing
Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. 9am-10am Every Wednesday. 524-6042
Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting
Trinity Episcopal Church, Route 25, Meredith. 7-9pm. First and third Thursday of the month. Persons of all experience levels are welcome to attend. www.lrcameraclub.com
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Franklin Regional hospital, 15 Aiken Avenue, Franklin. Saturdays 11amnoon.
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his answer. “Steve, the legislators in your People’s Republic of Massachusetts are restricting the MOST IMPORTANT thing to life your water. What’s next? How many other things in your life are they restricting?” “Steve, are you aware that if you stored the rainwater in giant tanks and NEVER released it, then the lawmakers would have a point. But releasing it at a later date onto your grass or garden sends the water on to the reservoirs. How do the reservoirs
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It is certainly a product that hasn’t been blessed by the miracles of competition and choice that have improved everything from the cars we drive and the food we eat to the communications and entertainment options we demand. Two years ago our state legislators injected a small measure of competition and choice into our public education system. Passed over then-Gov. Lynch’s veto, the “School Choice Scholarship Act” provides a revenue-neutral tax credit to companies that contribute to private
KNOW when it’s raining?” Have you ever seen a person’s jaw REALLY drop? Steve’s did. He stared at me for about five seconds SPEECHLESS. It was profound. He realized at that moment in my basement that his rights are REALLY being infringed. How many MORE of your rights do you want taken away by candidates that may get elected in place of Glen and Ed? Glen and Ed will make sure you can harvest and USE the water that falls
on your land - ALWAYS. Glen and Ed will make sure you can have as many guns as you want to protect yourself from lawmakers that don’t want you to have guns. Glen and Ed, when elected, will hopefully start to introduce legislation to REPEAL many laws where your rights and mine have been infringed. We each need to dig DEEP. Now is the time to support true conservatives. Now is the time to give Glen and Ed $50 each - maybe more if you can afford it. Think of this in gallons
of gasoline. How about donating a tank of gasoline each to Glen and Ed and count that as if you had attended five different political rallies? Just do it. You’ll sleep better. Here’s the link to donate to Glen: http://democracy.com/GlenAldrichforstateRep/default.aspx Here’s the link to donate to Ed: http://edcomeau. org/ec/ Look for the DONATE button at the top of Ed’s website.
scholarship organizations. The program gives families of limited means opportunities that wealthier parents enjoy when deciding on the right educational options for their children. For two years the law has been under attack by people and groups fighting to deny all parents the benefits of choice and competition in education. These people – including Gov. Maggie Hassan and Senate Democrats – aren’t trying to deny wealthy parents the option of withdrawing their kids from the public school assigned to them. They simply don’t support a
program that gives other parents the same ability. It’s really that simple. There’s no moral principle involved, just naked politics. If it’s okay for Johnny’s parents to use their own money to withdraw him from their local public school and enroll at Phillips Exeter Academy, why isn’t it okay for Susie’s parents to use privately donated money to send her to St. Paul’s or Bishop Brady? There’s no difference in adequacy aid; one child is the same as the other when it comes to school funding. The answer is that for Democrats in New Hampshire, spe-
cial interests trump the interests of other people’s children. Elections matter. In November we can vote for the best interests of all our state’s children by voting for candidates who support choice and competition in education. In candidate forums, ask those asking for our vote whether they are prochoice for education, or whether they favor restricting choice to only those who can afford it.
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no book like this available then. When my son was old enough to take an intelligence test, his IQ turned out to be well above the national average. Stephen Camarata’s “Late-Talking Children” goes into these and other pitfalls that parents of such children need to watch out for. He also explains what science knows -- and does not know -- about some of the possible reasons why children talk late. Professor Camarata urges parents to get the most reliable diagnosis they can -- and an independent second opinion, when they have any doubts. Above all, he warns them not to park their common sense at the door when they seek either diagnosis or treatment for their child. Too much is at stake to put blind faith in anyone. Although most parents of late-talking children simply heave a sigh of relief when their child finally begins to talk, Camarata’s book warns that there are often behavior patterns common among such children, even after they have learned to speak -- and that these patterns may conflict with the rigidities of many public schools. In a brief review, it is not possible to do justice to the extremely valuable and very readable book that Stephen Camarata has written. It will be like a bright light shining into the darkness for many worried and puzzled parents of children who are years behind schedule in beginning to speak. Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www.tsowell.com. To find out more about Thomas Sowell and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scarecrows of the Silver Screenâ&#x20AC;?, features lifesized Cornstalk Critters depicting classic moments in American cinema. Visitors should easily recognize the scenes inspired by well-known movie titles such as: Forest Gump, Star Wars, Singing in the Rain, Saturday Night Fever, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Polar Express, the Wizard of Oz and Superman. Dressed in the appropriate costumes for the movie characters, the Cornstalk Critters feature the world-famous Annalee doll faces and take on a life of their own with a creative Harvest Time twist. The exhibit is open to the public free of charge from 10:30am to 3:00pm daily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re honored that our friends at the Hobo Railroad asked us to be part of this amazing harvesttime eventâ&#x20AC;? stated Betsey Pelletier, Retail Director for Annalee Dolls, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annalee has been bringing smiles to young and old for 80 years! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to add some Annalee whimsy to these Cornstalk Critters and help create special memories for all of the visitors.â&#x20AC;? The backdrop for the month-long fall-themed event is reminiscent of days gone by consisting of a farm yard and harvest stand along with a variety of outdoor games the entire family will enjoy such as pumpkin bowling, sack races, bean bag toss, horse shoes, ring toss and more. The Hobo Harvest Farm Stand and Farm Yard is open daily from 10am to 3pm and features a variety of NH MADE products from the Moulton Farm and Annalee Doll Company in Meredith, NH, the Apple Hill Orchard in Concord and Faddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store & Sugarhouse in North Woodstock, NH. Included in the mix of seasonal items will be Faddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maple Syrup which was recently voted the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Maple Syrup in NHâ&#x20AC;? for
The Hobo Harvest Farm Stand and Farm Yard is open daily from 10:00am to 3:00pm and features a variety of NH MADE products the sixth time since they started producing Maple Syrup products six generations ago. In addition, the event will feature several other NH MADE vendors on-site on weekends between 10am and 3pm including Pam Innis and New Hampshire Toffee on October 12th; Ms. Mels Body Lotions on September 27th and October 5th & 12th and Homemade Specialty Soups on September 28th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted that the organizers of this fun fall event have reached out to our NH MADE members and are featuring locally made products. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a win-win for allâ&#x20AC;? stated Ann Vennard, Membership & Community Relations Manager for the NH MADE organization. One hour and twenty minute train rides along the Pemigewasset River depart daily from the Hobo Junction Station in Lincoln at 11am and 1pm during the monthlong autumn celebration. Those riding the train will be treated to complimentary samples of seasonal items and specialty products from the Hobo Farm Stand while they enjoy the foliage from restored vintage coaches dating back to the 1930s and 1950s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hobo Harvest Time Express also affords passengers the opportunity to relax, unplug and enjoy the ever changing foliage
33 weekend operations begin in mid-May with daily operations getting underway in late June and running through the end of October with additional events taking place weekends from Thanksgiving until just before Christmas. Popular annual events include the 4th of July Family Party Train, Nature by Rail, NH Railroad Days, Hobo Harvest Time Express, Fall Foliage Excursions, Turkey Dinner Trains and the Santa Express Trains. The Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH also hosts the Polar Express trains each December in support of the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. For more information, call (603) 745-2135 or visit www.HoboRR.com.
views from the window of Beach, NH. As one of a moving trainâ&#x20AC;? remarked the Northeastern United Benjamin Clark of the States largest and most Hobo Railroad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The con- popular tourist railroads, cept arose from our desire to create a unique and entertaining way for Public Information Session for trip families of all ages to exWR 6SDLQ¡V &RVWD GHO 6RO perience the magic of fall foliage and harvest time ´&RDVW RI WKH 6XQÂľ UHJLRQ in New Hampshireâ&#x20AC;?. :HGQHVGD\ 2FWREHU VW DW S P The Hobo Railroad is located in the village of 6RPHUVZRUWK &LW\ +DOO Lincoln, NH, just off Exit to attend, contact the Chamber 603-692-7175 32 on I-93, left on Route or info@somersworthchamber.com 112, directly across from 6SRQVRUHG E\ WKH *UHDWHU 6RPHUVZRUWK McDonalds. For addi&KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH tional information regarding the Hobo Harvest Departs Tuesday, March 10th. Price $2499 for 9-day Time Express celebraMRXUQH\ )LUVW FODVV KRWHO LQFOXGHV GDLO\ EUHDNIDVW DQG Ă&#x20AC;YH tion, other special events GLQQHUV 7RXUV LQFOXGH 6HYLOOH DQG 5RQGD SOXV RSWLRQDO or departure times, visit tours of Tangier, Granada, Gibraltar and Mijas www.HoboRR.com or call (603) 745-2135. 'RZQORDG GHWDLOV DW ZZZ VRPHUVZRUWKFKDPEHU FRP The Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads 738889-01.indd 1 9/19/14 2:31 PM are privately owned with operations in Lincoln, Meredith, and Weirs
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or set pace of the hike up the trail. Charlie and I hiked together for a while and then I found myself chatting it up with my friend Becca. At the brook crossing about a mile up the trail we bounded up a fine set of stone steps. Shortly there after there is a side path on the left that goes out to the ski trail that offers a fine vista. We went out and back to the view and when we returned I found myself right back at Charlie’s side. The trail was in good condition and there are many new stone steps and water bars. The trail maintainer puts in many hard hours of labor to position even one step or to build just a single water bar. The trail maintainer is a modest man and he performs Superman work! We kept warm hiking the 2.5 miles up to Tecumseh’s summit. The clouds were still high and blue sky flirted around the puffy clouds. The forecast for the afternoon called for rain and we were happy to enjoy morning’s nice weather. On the summit the Boy Scouts from Bedford, NH, See patenaude on 35
Carrying all the parts of the flag pole up the trail. The Mount Tecumseh Trail has many fine stone steps that make the hiking trail easier to navigate and more importantly the stone steps prevent trail erosion.
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full close-up view and many more peakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summits well beyond in the distance were dark silhouettes. At noon, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember who started it but everyone on the summit together recited The Pledge of Allegiance and then quickly afterwards Bruce Richards, the trail maintainer of the Mount Kinsman Trail, played the
Star Spangled Banner on his fife. From our mountain perch, I watched the Red, White and Blue flap in the in wind while listening to the sweet music of our National Anthem, this beautiful memorial warmed my heart as we remembered all those who had perished during the most horrific terrorist attack. See patenaude on 38
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were already there when we arrived. The flagpole crew put the pieces of the 20 foot pole together and the pole was lashed to an old stump very near the actual summit of
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— OUR PICK FOR BEST CAPTION ENTRY #506 — Runners Up Captions: Well .. uhhh .. ok. What flavor gum do YOU have? - Rob Shinnick, Weirs Beach, NH. “Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister, and Lord help the sister who comes between me and my man!” - Jim Morash, Meredith, NH. “You two timing two year old!” -Daniel McEleney , Gilford, NH.
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69 Carpet cleaners, in brief 73 Seasoned rice dish 75 Bible song 76 Singer with the 2009 #1 hit “Tik Tok” 77 Eve’s jubilant cry after a hurricane hit Eden? 82 Chorus bit 83 Dog variety 84 Apia native 85 Gas suffix 87 Bygone ruler 89 Govt. rule 90 Flower part 91 Response to the aroma of good food? 97 Poetic “always” 98 Roman 2,002 99 Pro at transcription 100 Corrosive alkalis 101 Attorney specializing in petty cases? 105 Sitar player Shankar 108 Squirrel’s bit 109 Ripper Ripken 110 Talk down to 114 Currently broadcasting 115 Yearnings to ride Ferris wheels, see sideshows, etc.? 119 Gymnast-like 120 Obsession 121 Fight against 122 Kel’s TV pal 123 Depressed 124 Diffuse slowly DOWN 1 Lockable fastener 2 Unfooled by 3 Old TV’s “- in Cincinnati”
4 Pink-slipped 5 “The Empire Strikes Back” director Kershner 6 Easily duped 7 Cosmo and GQ, e.g. 8 Atty.’s title 9 Egyptian - (cat breed) 10 Ardor for Bush’s successor 11 Careful studier 12 Shenanigan 13 Payable now 14 Mach 2 jet 15 Come out of denial 16 Title for high eccl. officials 17 “Fame” star 18 Good - (helpful sort) 19 Suffix with Canton 24 1998 Olympics site 28 Rifle rack 30 Female sib 31 Enjoy dinner 32 Fez, for one 33 Doris Day’s “- Sera, Sera” 34 Ukraine city 35 Opt 36 Dump truck filler 37 Outcome 39 USMC motto 43 Bulk 44 - loss 45 Cars called Bugs, e.g. 46 Pie - mode 47 Ex-admiral, say 52 “- for Evidence” (Grafton novel) 54 She’s not a birth parent 56 Put- - (hoaxes) 57 Rival of PlayStation 3 59 Science journal language 60 Tenure
62 Two-part 63 Series VIP 66 Tribal group member 67 N.C. hours 68 Serious fight 70 In error 71 Tilsit or feta 72 GIs’ drill leaders 74 “When - door ...” 76 “The King and I” costar Deborah 77 Useful quality 78 Span between two calendar spots 79 Cafe - (where Ilsa says “Play it, Sam”) 80 Rock guitar great Steve 81 Ltr. encloser 83 Small pouch 86 Problem-free existence 88 Slept noisily 92 Feel lousy 93 Like Abner 94 GPS display 95 “- out!” 96 Snobbery 98 2006 Oscar winner Helen 102 “Presto!” 103 Owning much land 104 Declined 106 Old Olds 107 Clamps 110 Felt pity (for) 111 Threesome 112 Minus 113 90 degrees from sur 114 Bucket wood 115 “- for Cookie” 116 Toothpaste box abbr. 117 Coq au 118 Hatchet, e.g.
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the pieces back down the mountain. We left the summit after we finished our eating and we decided to descend via the Sosman Trail across to the ski area’s summit. From the top of the ski area we hiked straight down High County and then took a hard right just below the Schwendi Hutte and followed the easiest trails back to the bottom of the resort. About halfway down we heard a large helicopter fly over but we couldn’t see it. I guessed it was the National Guard’s Blackhawk doing a fly by in honor of the event. We are lucky to live in the United States and there are many important reasons for us to be thankful. I usually end my column with the words “Have Fun” but today I am going to end with a different suggestion. Vote in November.
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The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy At Rochester Opera House
Come meet the ghoulish and weird, but enchanting and charming Addams Family, when Rochester Opera House Productions presents the magnificently macabre new Broadway musical comedy The Addams Family. With music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, the devilishly delightful family comes to life from October 16 to November 2 with evening and matinee performances. Awardwinning director Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors, masterful music director Kathy Fink and set designer Jerard-James Craven team up to present this Broadway Theatre Series production, which features live music in the orchestra pit. Inside their creepy mansion in Central Park, elegantly gaunt Morticia (Seraphina Caligiure) and her ever-devoted husband Gomez (Robb Ross) are in a state of turmoil. Their daughter, Wednesday (Christina Kelly), the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a “normal” young man, Lucas Beineke (Christian Arnold).
When the eerily endearing Addams family hosts a get-acquainted dinner for the nicely normal Beineke family, the recipe includes a copious amount of comedy mixed with a dash of chaos. Additional cast includes; Todd Fernald (Fester), Joseph Dalfonso (Lurch), Tim Allen (Grandma), Shay Willard (Mal) and Danica Carlson (Alice). Purchase tickets online at RochesterOperaHouse.com or call/stop by the box office at (603) 335-1992 on M/W/F from 10-5 or two hours before the show. Cash Bar. Patrons under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult. This show is sponsored by TD Bank, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Eastern Propane & Oil, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Norm Vetter, Inc., Cocheco Times and Federal Savings Bank. Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. The season continues with The Machine Performs Pink Floyd 11/7 and Vocal Trash 11/8. Tickets: $24 (Adult) and $14 (12/under).
Rob Ross (Gomez) and Seraphina Caligiure (Morticia) in The Addams Family Musical at The Rochester Opera House October 16 to November 2.
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