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Granite State Choral Society Concert

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- The Collapse of the Hotel Vendome The Worst Fire Fighting Tragedy in Boston History

by Kevin J. Mochen Boston Fire Dept. (ret)

World. In an effort to show the grandeur and greatness of their status, the Vendome was architecturally modeled as a reproduction of the Vendome in Gay Paree. When the hotel was expanded and completely remodeled in 1881 it was considered the very best in accommodations

and culinary experience in the entire country. Guests were members of the 500: the one percent of that Gilded Age; Captains of Industry, Financial Wizards of Wall Street, Authors, Artists and the Cultural Icons of the era. The hotel register included such See mochen on 20

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struction of the elegant Hotel Vendome began in 1871 at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Dartmouth Street. In the late 1800s Commonwealth Avenue was the most fashionable section of the entire City. Brahmins were proud of their influence and culture as the Athens of the New

Nine Boston Firefighters lost their lives on June 17, 1972, at the Hotel Vendome fire, the worst tragedy in the history of the Boston Fire Department. Retired Boston Firefighter Kevin Mochen has brought the story of that day to life.

The Granite State Choral Society presents Tribute: Americana in collaboration with the Berwick Academy Upper School Chorus. Under the direction of Seth A. Hurd, Music Director, Tribute: Americana will feature a variety of patriotic songs, American folk songs, and spirituals, including: Shenandoah, I Want to Die Easy, All Good Gifts, Rutterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battle Hymn of the Republic and more. Performances will be Saturday, November 17th, at 7:30pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 34 South Main Street, Rochester and Sunday, November 18th, at 3pm. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at First United Methodist Church in Rochester, Care Pharmacy, 161 South Main Street, Rochester, or from any Granite State Choral Society member. For more information please call (207) 457-1576 or www.gschoralsociety.org.

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Loudon. 4:30-9pm. After driving through over a mile of light displays, fans may stop into “Santa’s Workshop” to warm up and let the kids talk to Santa.

Nov Thursday 15th Farmers’ Table Lunch

The Community School, 1164 Bunker Hill Road, South Tamworth. Noon. Local foods meal by donation. 3237000

Strategic Marketing Planning Seminars

Pease Public Library, Russell Street, Plymouth. 5:30-7:30pm. Second half of seminar is on Dec. 6th, same times. $25pp. 536-2011

Story Telling Dinner

The Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich. 6:30pm. $19.95 pp plus tax and gratuity. 284-6219

Friday 16th Kashmir – Led Zeppelin Tribute

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 335-1992

Victor Wooten Band & Jimmy Herring Band

Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord.7:30pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com

Melissa Ferrick

The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth. 7 & 9pm. 436-2400

Huggins Hospital Aid Sale

Collection Center Barn, 109A. at Beck Drive, Wolfeboro. 10-2. For more info visit facebook page Huggins Hospital Street Fair

Annual Harvest Supper & Pie Auction

St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 678 Whittier Highway, Tamworth. 6pm. $10/adult, $5/child. 323-8515

Fri. 16th - Jan. 5th Gift of Lights

New Hampshire Motor Speedway,

Fri. 16th - Sun. 18th Christmas at Castle in the Clouds

Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. Visit the Castle to experience the evolution of Christmas traditions between 1915 and 1940. Enjoy vintage décor, seasonal exhibits, live music and the mystique of Lucknow.

Saturday 17th Rockin Schoolhouse

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 335-1992

Bellydance Superstars Presents; The Magic of Dance

Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord.7:30pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com

Separated/Divorced Support Group Meetings

St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, Main Street, Belmont. 6pm. All are welcome. 286-7066.

Huggins Hospital Aid Sale

Collection Center Barn, 109A. at Beck Drive, Wolfeboro. 10-2. For more info visit facebook page Huggins Hospital Street Fair

All Together Now – Beatles Tribute

Franklin Opera House, Franklin. 7:30pm. $18pp. 934-1901.

Adrian Anantawan – Violinist

Brewster Academy’s Anderson Hall, 205 S. Main Street, Wolfeboro.7:30pm. $20. 569-2151

Craft Fair

Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith. 9am-2pm. 279-8197

Church Fair

First Parish Congregational Church, 218 Central Ave, Dover. 9am-3pm. 742-5664

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Jingle Bell Fair Weirs Beach Methodist Church Tower St.

Sat. Nov. 17th • 9-2 Crafts Silent Auction Luncheon

Greens Cookie Walk Bake Sale

Holly Fair

Center Harbor Congregational Church, UCC, 52 Main Street, Center Harbor. 8:30am-2:30pm. 253-7698.

Holiday Luncheon and Crafts

First Congregational Church, Highland Street, Meredith. 9-3pm. 279-6271

Holiday Fair

The Philoptochos Society of Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church, 811 N. Main Street, Laconia. 10am-2pm. 525-9415

Sunday 18th Rockin Schoolhouse

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 335-1992

Karla Bonoff

Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University, Plymouth. 7pm. 535ARTS

Pie and Craft Fair

Henry Wilson Middle School, School Street, Farmington. 9am-2pm. 7553064

Sun. 18th – Mon. 19th Open Auditions

Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, Meredith. 7pm. The Winnipesaukee Playhouses’ performance of “Big River; The Adventures of huckleberry Finn” This multi-gerational musical will be casting from ages 8-adult. 3667377

Thursday 22nd Bridgewater’s 26th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Registration starts at 8am at Newfound Grocery, also the starting point of the race. To benefit the Santa Fund for Hebron and Bridgewater Elementary School. 744-8616

Friday 23rd The Flying Karamazov Brothers

Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord.7:30pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com

Humane Society Adopt-A-Thon

Belknap Mall, Belmont. 11am-4pm. Special adoption fees for the day range from $25-$50 for cats and $200-$250 for dogs depending on their age. Adoption fees include micro chip, vaccines, spay and neuter services and pet food. 524-3252 www. nhhumane.org Saturday 24th

Makem & Spain Brothers

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 335-1992

Craft Fair

Mascoma High, West Canaan. 9am3pm. Over 90 exhibitors. 523-7712

Give Thanks Feast

The Community School, 1164 Bunker Hill Road, South Tamworth. Noon. Join friends and neighbors. 323-7000 for reservations.

Lakes Region Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Opechee conference Center, 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia. 10-4pm. American made arts & crafts, gourmet foods, fine jewelry and much more. 528-4014. www.joycescraftshows.

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Weirs United Methodist Hosts Annual Jungle Bell Fair The Weirs United Methodist Church’s annual Jingle Bell Fair will be held on Saturday, November 17th from 9am2pm. There will be lots of handmade items, jewelry, home baked goods, a cookie walk, greens, a silent auction as well as new and gently used flea market items. Featured again this year will be a variety of chairs covered with belts or neckties. These are quite unique and would make great reasonably priced Christmas gifts. A luncheon will also be available offering sandwiches, hot dogs, chili and homemade corn chowder. Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning. Come early and pick up bargains for holiday gift-giving. The Weirs United Methodist Church is located at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.

Lakes Region Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair On Saturday and Sunday, November 24-25, the Lakes Region Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will take place at the Opechee Conference Center, 62 Doris Ray Court, Laconia. Hours for the Fair are Saturday from 10am-4pm & Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Don’t miss this fabulous holiday craft fair with great holiday American made arts & crafts and gourmet foods. Some of the exhibits for sale will include exquisite holiday floral arrangements, primitive and country decor, bird and bat houses, beautiful fine jewelry designs, pillow quilts, Victorian decor, handpoured soaps, soy candles, pet products, beautiful beaded scarves, American girl doll clothing, fine art, salsa/dips/fudge/baked goods/wine jelly/chocolate pretzels, Lakes Region photography, fused glass, tie dyes, and more. There will be music by Tim Janis, food and admission is free. Large Raffle to benefit the NH Humane Society For more info call Joyce 528-4014 or visit www.joycescraftshows.com.

1st Annual Pie and Craft Fair in Farmington The Farmington Women’s Club will be holding their First Annual Pie and Craft Fair on Sunday, November 18th, from 9am to 2pm at the Henry Wilson Memorial School on School Street in Farmington. Handcrafted items from over twenty-five different vendors will be on display and for purchase as well as a wide variety of fresh and homemade holiday pies. There will also be raffles, a concession stand and more. For more information on the Fair call 603-978-5741.

Jay McInerney in Portsmouth On Thursday, November 29, The Music Hall’s Writers in the Loft series welcomes wine expert and novelist Jay McInerney who comes to town with THE JUICE: Vinous Veritas, his newest collection of wine essays. The 7pm event will be held at The Music Hall Loft located at 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The ticket package for Writers in the Loft: Jay McInerney on Thursday, November 29 at 7pm is $41 ($38 for Music Hall members). In addition to a reserved seat, the package includes a copy of the book, a bar beverage and book signing meet-and-greet. Packages can be purchased through The Music Hall Box Office, located at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, over the phone at 603-436-2400 or online at www.themusichall.org. Packages can also be purchased on the night of the event, if available, at The Music Hall Loft Box office at 131 Congress Street, beginning at 6pm for the 7pm event.

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he found himself homeless, fighting in a horrible war, eventually spending time in a P.O.W. camp. He never forgot how he found out the war had ended - workers from the American Red Cross showed up at the camp with the two things that the prisoners were in dire need of - food and medical supplies Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure this had quite a bit to do with the fact that he came to this country, became a citizen, worked here, and raised his family here. From him I learned the value of working hard for your family and for your country. He has since passed away, but I will never forget a conversation I had with him once when I was particularly frustrated with what I saw with the political world. He saw our country through the eyes of a man who had very personally experienced the results of what world leaders can do with their evil missions. At the end of an election that has divided us right down the middle, we need to remind ourselves about something my father said to me during our conversation: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always remember, this country has always had its issues and problems, but America is still the greatest country in the world.â&#x20AC;?

in Belknap District 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alton, Barnstead, and Gilmanton. Although it To The Editor: was not a stellar day for With a divisive campaign New Hampshire Republibehind us, it was not surcans, Belknap Districts prising that on Tuesday the 5 & 8 demonstrated concitizens of our country came servative values do indeed out in record numbers to matter. cast their vote, ensuring Our decisive win proved their voice was heard. trust in those conservaI was fortunate enough tive values can offer a during the election to have successful election. We a few minutes to stand offered an open and honback and observe the voting est dialogue with constitprocess at Gilford Middle uents and were rewarded School. The gymnasium with solid numbers at the was a scene of bustling polls. Thank you for your activity, from people waitsupport. ing to hand in their ballots As your elected official, to voters filling out exit I will do my very best to polls. Civility was present be available and transanywhere I looked; we, as parent in ALL duties as a a nation, take our right to member of the NH House vote very seriously. Yet, of Representatives. We we enjoy the campaigns, will hold monthly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet & debates, and voting, no Greetsâ&#x20AC;? and I will be most matter how frustrating we communicative regardfind them. ing happenings at the NH I was not the only one House. There will be plenwho observed this process. ty of information flowing, A lone teenager watched and our website, www. from a window above, while jane4newhampshire.com his classmates walked back will let you know of imporand forth behind him. We tant upcoming legislation set a wonderful example and/or events. for him, a future voter, and It is my personal beduring elections, we set an lief we are heading for even better example for the some real challenges and rest of the world. changes in New HampWith the election now shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. But never behind us, we continue on. forget, there are those of The following day, campaign us in the NH House and workers were out removing Senate who believe in the campaigns signs from the Constitution and all it roadsides throughout the stands for. We will do our Lakes Region. Despite our Carol Anderson best to hold the line in its happiness from victories Gilford, NH. defense, and try to keep and our disappointments our promise to constitufrom losses, we accept them Thanks For Support ents for NO NH income and move on. tax, indeed no NEW taxes I learned how special To The Editor: in this time of wildly growI would like to offer a ing government and fiscal our freedom and election process are from my father, sincere thank you to all insanity. who was forced from his the folks who supported I, for one, promise to be homeland during World War our campaign for the NH truthful and energized as II. At the age of nineteen, House of Representatives your elected representative in Concord. God Bless NH and God PO Box 5458, Weirs, NH 03247 Bless the United States of www.TheWeirsTimes.com. info@weirs.com America. 603-366-8463 Fax 603-366-7301

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Sounds Of The Season

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Well, Election Day is over and half of you are welcoming Santa Claus and his giant bag of free goodies back to the White House while the other half is trying to fathom how we can possibly pay for it all. Still, I think we all can agree that one thing that began to happen right after Election Day may be the most disturbing thing at all. I was in a large retail chain store when I first became aware of it. I was minding my own business looking at power tools I’d never be able to figure out how to use, an ignorant sense of jealousy weaving through my psyche, when I heard it. At first it came in and out through my brain without recognition. Then, I stopped, tuned an ear upward and tuned in. My worst fears had come to light. It was November 7th and Christmas Music was seeping through the speakers. I had not heard it for ten months, but it always starts this way. First, it is the occasional song. No voices yet, just the music, played at low volume from some obscure album recorded by a local symphony somewhere that no one ever bought. By the time you realize you are hearing it for the first time, it is gone.

ally you will have to succumb. Soon the stores and the radio stations are playing more and more Christmas music. The employees wear Santa hats on top of their stressed out heads and people smile and wish you a Merry Christmas while knocking you down to grab the last of that electronic thingamajig that will be obsolete by next year. Those few minor Christmas chords from just a couple of weeks back are now echoing relentlessly day and night. The more you hear, the closer you know you are and there is still work to be done. You’ve learned it’s not a holiday for the weakwilled. Only the strong survive and make it to December 25th with a shred of dignity intact. Only those who start to prepare the moment they hear those first few faint chords trickling down really have a chance. So, as you can tell, I have readied myself for the oncoming season. I have heard those first, few fragile notes and I know my destiny is upon me. So even though Election Day is over and half of you are giddy and the other half understandably very nervous, we are all in the same boat for a couple of weeks. As the Christmas Carol goes: “Do you hear what I hear?” Yes, it’s the sound of the most wonderful time of the year…depending on how you want to look at it. Brendan Smith welcomes your comments at brendan@weirs.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at @weirsbrendan.

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Replaced quickly by an old Barry Manilow hit. You stop and think. Was it real? Or do I just need more sleep? You probably won’t hear another one in the time you spend at the store, that’s the way they like it. They have planted the seed. As George Costanza said in Seinfeld: “You’re not in the mood? You’re not in the mood? Well, You get in the mood, mister!!” The next week it will be a few more. A familiar Christmas tune will enter the mix…maybe Bing Crosby or Anne Murray. There will be a few more Christmas decorations as well. You leave the store, not quite in full Christmas mode, but you are very close You turn on the radio. There’s an ad or two about a Christmas Special. You hear talk about Black Friday. You begin to feel it in your gut. It’s a slight feeling of nausea at first. All those thoughts of gifts and decorations and family gatherings and office parties overwhelm you for just a second. But then, you feel better. You take a deep breath. You know the battle is here and you must prepare. The next time you are at the store you are psychologically ready. You had forgotten about Thanksgiving - that big meal between Halloween and Christmas - but you handle that day as effortlessly as you can. Family and friends in and out as quickly and cordially as is humanely possible. Christmas is only four weeks away and you really don’t have time for these games. If you’re like me, you stay away from Black Friday, but you know that does no good , Eventu-

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Our Disenfranchised Troops Deserve Better

Answer The Questions TAMPA, FLA. -This is the hometown of U.S. Special Operations Command -- at nearby MacDill Air Force Base. This headquarby Oliver North ters dispatches Syndicated Columnist our military’s special operators -- Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines -- on missions in the most difficult and dangerous places on earth. It’s also the place where “action officers” are burning the midnight oil -- but not necessarily planning new targets for our Navy SEALs. Apparently, a “good number” of SOCOM’s staff members are busy preparing responses to the batches of inquiries about what really happened in Benghazi, Libya -- before, during and after the terror attack on the night of Sept. 11-12 that resulted in four dead Americans. Answers have

been slow in coming. Three days after the assault, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that the FBI would investigate the attack as a criminal matter, not as an act of war. For reasons left to our imagination, the FBI didn’t move fast enough, so the Obama administration appointed a special review board to develop a “full picture” of all that transpired at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. This accountability review board is being co-chaired by former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Thomas Pickering and retired Adm. Mike Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Investigating the murder of a U.S. diplomat is an assignment for which Pickering is uniquely suited. When he was President Ronald Reagan’s ambassador to El Salvador in the 1980s, Pickering was targeted for assassination. As a consequence of the threat, enhanced secu-

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The President of the United States must do right by our men and women in uniform. Our troops put their lives on the by Michelle Malkin line to proSyndicated Columnist tect our right to vote, but untold thousands of them were unable to cast their own ballots on Election Day. For shame. Veterans groups and soldiers advocates have warned about military disenfranchisement for years. M. Eric Eversole, director of the Military Voter Protection (MVP) Project and a former litigation attorney in the Voting Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, reported that “more than 17,000 military and overseas voters were disenfranchised in 2008 because their ballots arrived after the deadline and had to be rejected.” That doesn’t include the thousands more whose ballots never arrived or arrived at their bases too close to the election to be returned. The total number of troops affected this year could be more than double or triple that because of the relocation of nearly 70,000 military personnel out of Iraq and Afghanistan over the past year. More alarming, the feds acknowledged last week that a transport plane that crashed at Shindand Air Base in Afghanistan on Oct. 19 was carrying 4,700 pounds of mail -- including an unknown number of absentee ballots. Experts agree that a minimum 45-day mailing standard is needed to provide soldiers over-

seas sufficient time to get their ballots home. But the feds have done virtually nothing to ensure that laggard states comply with military voter protection statutes. In fact, the Obama administration has actively worked against pro-troop voting protection efforts by suing to stop Ohio’s military enfranchisement reforms. Moreover, according to a report by the Military Voter Protection Project released on Election Eve, the number of absentee ballot requests by both military members and other overseas voters in the battleground states of Virginia and Ohio has dropped 70 percent since 2008. Despite a federal law mandating that every base establish a voting assistance office (the 2009 Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act), the Pentagon reported this summer that it could only contact such offices on half of the military’s bases. In Wisconsin alone this election cycle, at least 30 municipalities failed to send absentee ballots to members of the military before the 45-day election deadline. On Monday, GOP Sens. John Cornyn, Kelly Ayotte, John McCain, Rob Portman and Marco Rubio raised the issue with President Obama’s Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. The group noted that the DoD’s Military Postal Service Agency (MPSA) had documented widespread problems experienced by overseas military voters during the last midterm elections, but that the department had taken no steps to make mail streamlining and modernization changes recommended in 2010. The most simple, efficient

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appears to have crossed the political Rubicon. On the one shore, that of the red states, people are by John J. Metzler rooted in more Syndicated Columnist traditional values, religion, individualism and entrepreneurialism. On the blue shore, people embrace different oft trendier values, cherish political correctness and secularism, often do favor entrepreneurialism, but view an activist government as a benefit rather than a bane. In a sense the candidates reflected this contrast almost as if out of central casting. They both appeal to good people who nonetheless have a fundamentally different vision of where American should be going, and probably more poignant, What America should be. They speak the same language, but their message is somehow lost in translation on the other shore. They speak not with each other, but often at each other. Red is rooted in the vision of American exceptionalism while Blue its European social democracy. Envy is often seen as the equalizer and angst the norm. . The good news is that the Presidential election is over. The bad news is that the country remains nearly as divided and politically polarized as before. There’s a near return to the status quo both in the White House and the Congress and sadly the possibility for more gridlock. The balance of power remains nearly the same in Washington. So despite the dire economic situation, President Barack Obama was surprisingly re-elected. The irony stands that he gets to inherit the Obama economy. Record high unemployment rates, lack of business confidence and a crushing federal debt are all part of the inheritance. A lower election turnout and lower expectations for the winner who won a bare majority, cloud the horizon. Driving around many New England states prior to the election one saw the proliferation of political lawn signs. Happily they represent democracy in action. But

sadly there’s a far more common sign which did not seem to be tallied on election night; some fellow called “For Sale.” Beyond Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, “For Sale” tragically, in many cases, reflects not an opinion but often a stark economic reality which has not been improving. That’s where political leadership, speaking the language of commerce and entrepreneurialism most certainly trumps the topdown economic directives coming from unelected government Czars and Washington bureaucrats. On the foreign policy front we have seen the Administration’s acquiescence to the rise of a Muslim brotherhood regime in Egypt, (once a close American ally), a haphazard policy towards Syria, and a take it for granted view of our European allies. Specifically, the ever-evolving story regarding the Al-Qaida terrorist attack on American consular facilities in Benghazi, Libya and the trashing of the U.S. Embassy grounds in Cairo, Egypt on September 11th stands as a testament to the clear and present danger we still face. And what of the ticking atomic clock in Tehran? And as if the seemingly interminable election could not have more twists, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the metro New York causing havoc, much of which still persists in large areas on Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey, away from the mainstream media focus of Manhattan. The storms aftermath which suspended the campaign (correctly so) nonetheless gave the President the advantage of being central stage in relief efforts during a photo-op with New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie. Yet after the political limelight, the electric power stayed out for millions of customers a week after the tempest reflecting an oft dysfunctional government response. “I’m so glad we had that storm last week…the storm brought in possibilities for good politics.” quipped Chris Matthews in a stunningly stupid comment on MSNBC, reflecting the worst of a largely leftist major media template. So Hurricane Sandy was good for the election? Tell that to the people forced out of their damaged or destroyed homes on Staten Island, Breezy Point/Far

Rockaway Queens or the New Jersey Shore. But here’s some good news. America remains an educated, enterprising, and resource- rich land of hardworking people in both blue and red states. Her resources, her

people and her creativity remain an envy of the world and a magnet for overseas investors and immigrants. But the socio/economic dynamism which has characterized America is sadly divided, on

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Waiving Freedom Among the objections to ObamaCare, one that has not gotten as much attention as it should is the president’s power to waive the law for any by Thomas Sowell c o m p a n y , Syndicated Columnist union or other enterprise he chooses. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution provides for “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans. To have a law that can cost an organization millions of dollars a year either apply or not apply, depending on the whim or political interest of the President of the United States, is to make a mockery of the rule of law. How secure is any freedom when there is this kind of arbitrary power in the hands of one man? What does your right of freedom of speech mean if saying something that irritates the Obama administration means that you or your business has to pay huge amounts

of money and get hit with all sorts of red tape under ObamaCare that your competitor is exempted from, because your competitor either kept quiet or praised the Obama administration or donated to its reelection campaign? Arbitrary ObamaCare waivers are bad enough by themselves. They are truly ominous as part of a more general practice of this administration to create arbitrary powers that permit them to walk roughshod over the basic rights of the American people. The checks and balances of the Constitution have been evaded time and time again by the Obama administration, undermining the fundamental right of the people to determine the laws that govern them, through their elected representatives. You do not have a self-governing people when huge laws are passed too fast for the public to even know what is in them. You do not have a self-governing people when “czars” are created by Executive Orders, so that individuals wielding vast powers equal to, See Sowell on 27

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New Era (Same Error), Good People Gone CHESTER W. NIMITZ, Five-star Admiral of the United States Navy: â&#x20AC;&#x153;God grant me by Niel Young the courAdvocates Columnist age not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.â&#x20AC;? ******** It was a Democrat Tsunami again. I am truly saddened that MITT ROMNEY, a man of principle and a good heart, Reagan-like, and the person who could have lead us to a thriving economy again, lost to an empty suit with a wacky Vice-President. We were so impressed with THE ROMNEY FAMILY. Only one term, but FRANK GUINTA served us well. We hope Frank will stay involved, and wish he and Morgan, Colby, and Jack, a wonderful brief retirement! Again, what were the non-Guinta voters thinking? You had 4 years of CS-P. She is a vote for everything anti-American taxpayer. Where were the strong Republican voters, social and fiscal conservatives, freedom loving folks for Ovide, Mitt, and Frank? ******** Special Advisor to BHO, VALERIE JARRETT: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given the daunting challenges that we face, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that president elect Obama is prepared to really take power and begin to rule day one.â&#x20AC;? To â&#x20AC;&#x153;ruleâ&#x20AC;?? ******** HUFFINGTON POST: â&#x20AC;&#x153;President Barack Obama, laying down his marker for grueling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fiscal cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; negotiations, said Friday he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ac-

cept any approach to federal deficit reduction that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask the wealthy to pay more in taxes. This was a central question during the election,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Obama said in his first postelection comments on the economy. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The majority of Americans agree with my approach.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Following up, Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokesman said later that the president would veto any legislation extending tax cuts for families making $250,000 or more.â&#x20AC;? Yes, Barack, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;TAKERSâ&#x20AC;? supported your personal war on THE SUCCESSFUL. What would Dictator Obama and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;takersâ&#x20AC;? do if affluent folks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those who exceed $250,000 or more per year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closed their business, or moved their corporate headquarters to another country? Or, they too,decided to become takers? How long before Obama/Biden take us to $20 TRILLION in debt, and 9.5% unemployment or more due to those who quit looking and just signed up for welfare? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suppose that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;disability categoryâ&#x20AC;?will suddenly expand do you? Oh wait, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that already happen? ******** OVIDE and BETTE LAMONTAGNE are good people. True, they are our friends since the first campaign. Those who remember a NH where fiscal sanity was practiced in the Legislature , Senate, and Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. In my opinion some GOP candidates could have been given more support from the Party. Where was the state chairman and county chairmen to defend our candidates â&#x20AC;&#x201C;forcefully? Same old

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Annual Altrusa Festival of Trees & Toyland Children 3-8 are invited to bring their favorite adults when the spirit of Christmas comes alive in an animated and spellbinding story time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toylandâ&#x20AC;?, a magical tale, will be presented by Rusty Locke, local storyteller and entertainer on Friday, November 30th at Waukewan Golf Club in Center Harbor. Each child will take a home a special holiday treat. Preregistration is required for either the 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM readings as space is limited. For reservations, contact Mary Anne, 279-5529. Admission is $2 for children of all ages and $3.00 for adults. There will also be the 17th Annual Altrusa Festival of Trees on Friday, November 30th from 2-8pm, Saturday, De-

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Tuesday 27th Old Fashioned Herbal Christmas Workshop

Meredith Public Library, Main Street, Meredith. 6pm. Class taught by Melissa Morrison M.H., the Clinical Master Herbalist of Dragonfly Botanicals. 2794303. Wednesday 28th

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New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones

Weeks Public Library, 36 Post Road, Greenland. 6:30pm. Presented by Glen A. Knoblock. 436-8548

Friday 30th Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton

The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. 536-2551 www. flyingmonkeynh.com

Huggins Hospital Aid Sale

Collection Center Barn, 109A. at Beck Drive, Wolfeboro. 10-2. For more info visit facebook page Huggins Hospital Street Fair

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Waukewan Golf Club, Waukewan Road in Center Harbor. 9-5pm. 2797783

Felted Animal Demonstration

League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. 11am-2pm. Stop in and see how Carolyn Wright brings wool to life in creative ways. Free. 279-7920

Ed Gerhard

The Belknap Mill, Mill Plaza, 25 beacon Street E, Laconia. 7:30pm. Fans of guitar music and Christmas alike will want to be part of this memorable show. $24 at the door. 664-7200

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Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Rt 4, Nottingham. Fridays from 8pm-12am. Casual dress. BYOB, free light buffet and drink set-ups. Smoking outside on the patio. $12. 942-8525

Acoustic Country Pickin Party

Tilton Senior Center from 7pm-9pm every Wednesday.

Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting

Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt. 25, Meredith. 7:30pm. First and third Tuesdays of the month. Persons of any experience level are welcome. www.lrcameraclub.com or 340-2359

Free Movie Matinee

Dover Public Library. Every Saturday at 2pm. Free screening of a family movie. Bring your own popcorn!

Reiki Classes

Meredith Senior Center. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Free. 279-5631 for times and to schedule an appointment.

17th Annual Altrusa Festival of Trees

Preschool Storytime

Waukewan Golf Club, Waukewan Road in Center Harbor. 11-5pm. 279-7783

Meredith Public Library, Main St. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am and Thursdays, 1-2pm. Ages 3-5. 2794303.

Making of the 2012 League of NH Craftsmen Annual Ornament

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Meredith Rotary Club Annual Senior Dinner

Woodside Carvers Club

League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. 11am-2pm. With Aaron Slater. Free. 279-7920

Inter-Lakes Elementary School, Meredith. Noon. Free but reservations are necessary. 279-7600

Thursday 6th Gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evening

Clough Tavern, 23 Clough Tavern Road, Canterbury. 6-9pm. Ladies, fill out a wish list and gentleman come to a special after hours shopping. 731-5574

Saturday 8th

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Skate Escape, Court Street, Laconia. Every Thursday from 3pm-6pm Oct. 4th through May 30th.

Behold the Lamb of God

Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord.7:30pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com

Saturday 15th The Twelve Days of Christmas

Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord.7:30pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com

Meredith Public Library, Main St. 10:30am - Noon. Every Thursday. All levels of experience welcome. 2794303. Woodside Building at the Taylor Community, Laconia. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30am. Beginners welcome. 934-4265

Trivia Night

The Barley House, 132 North Main Street, Concord. Wednesdays at 7pm. 228-6363

Ladies Night!

Lilise, 113 Storrs Street. Concord. Third Thursday of every month from 4-7pm. During Ladies Night you can enjoy a beverage and appetizers while you shop and receive 15% off your entire purchase. 715-2009

Gephart Exhibit Trail Open

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. Open daily May 1st through November 1st. Call for times and further info. 968-7194

30+ League Basketball

Tapply-Thompson Community Center, Bristol. 6pm. $1 per night. 744-2713.

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Ongoing Senior Ten Pin Bowling League

Funspot, Rt. 3 Weirs Beach. 10am every Monday morning. 50 years and older welcomed! Call Gail 569-1974 or Marie 494-8405

Laconia Indoor Winter Market

Newfound Memorial Middle School. Sundays, 6-8pm. $1 per night. 7442713.

Virtual Golf on the PGA Tour Simulators

Pease Golf Course, 200 Grafton Road, Portsmouth. Simulators are open and reservations can be made by calling the golf shop at 433-1331.

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dignitaries as former President and General US Grant, President Grover Cleveland, Admiral Peary, abolitionist and composer of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” Julia Ward Howe, and the author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” Harriet Beecher Stowe, the lady whose novel started the War. Citizens, guests and visitors alike have gazed upon the Victorian façade for over 150 years. After the disastrous conflagration of November 1872, the General Court and the City enacted legislation mandating improved life safety and construction outlawing certain construction practices, particularly in Back Bay. Hence when the hotel opened for business, the structure contained brick arches, steel beams and masonry walls with slate covering the mansard roofs preventing flying brands from spreading fire from one building to another as was the case in the conflagration of 1872. Thomas Edison came to Beantown to oversee the installation of over 60 electric lights as the Vendome became the first hotel in the country to be so modernized. The regular guests knew the staff and the staff knew the quirks of each of the guests. Both groups aged together. The Hotel saw the new century, basked in the Allied victory, horrified by the Police Strike and paid

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origin occurred two days later. A $750,000 loss by a three alarmer in the winter of 69 caused serious damage. Box 1574 was pulled by a passerby some 5 months later, a few days after Christmas, which resulted in a suspicious two alarm fire. Due to the damage from these fires both the Massachusetts Public Safety Dept. and the City of Boston Licensing Division pulled the occupancy permits. Remodeling In the spring of 1971 the new owners began to undertake major renovations of this building, with the purpose of converting the building into upscale residential apartments with retail space on the lower floors. Architectural and structural engineering firms were hired. Architectural and structural engineering firms were fired. Then rehired. The owners’ paper trail for permits, contractors, firms and inspections over the next year engaged a complex process. Finally on December 6, 1971, the Building Department of the City issued a permit to remodel the existing structure into 124 residential apartments and a shopping mall. The very next afternoon, Pearl Harbor Day, Café Vendome opened for business in

the basement. The rest of the building was far from completion. Fire Saturday, June 17, 1972, the 196 anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, was a beautiful early summer day. This day commenced as a very quiet day for the men in the Dispatch Center as only 5 box alarms were transmitted. In the early afternoon the Red Sox hosted the Chicago Nine in the first of a day/night double header. Around noon the café opened its doors and commenced serving about 100 patrons. Sometime before 1430 hours, electricians working on the first floor above the café saw smoke drifting down from the upper floors. One of the workers ran up to the third floor where he was confronted by heavy smoke. Another man ran to the café; told the bartender of the fire. The patrons exited the basement orderly, quickly and safely. A worker ran to the corner of Dartmouth and Newbury and pulled Box 1571 and it was received by the Fire Alarm Office at 1435. Almost simultaneously the Office received a call from the bartender reporting, “Hey there’s smoke in the Café of the Vendome on See mochen on 21

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Com Ave.” Engines 33, 22, 7 Ladders 15 & 13 along with the District 4 Chief, “Guppy” Doherty responded to the first alarm. Engine 33 & Ladder 15 responded from their firehouse on Boylston Street near the Prudential Center. They turned left onto Dartmouth Street and reported smoke showing from the Hotel Vendome. Ladder 15 turned into Public Alley 434 at the rear of the Hotel, raised its aerial to the 4th floor and the laddermen climbed the “stick” and began to access the 4th floor where they encountered heavy smoke. Engine 33 went to the front of the building and attempted to run a hose line up the front stairs but construction and barriers prevented proper hose placement. Due to the deteriorating conditions, heavy smoke and fire, additional alarms were ordered by Deputy Chief John O’Mara. Long time Lakes Region resident, retired Chief George Thompson, then Captain of Engine 37 testified that 37 was

the first due company on the second alarm. “We ran a line from our pump to the 4th floor where we operated for a couple of hours dragging the line from place to place. There was lots of fire. 37 was a great assignment,” the officer reminisced, “We had a great running card. Done a lot of fire duty. But we took a beating at the Vendome, all kinds of fire, heavy smoke and when the rake men were opening up we had to keep moving the line to kill the fire.” The pump operator of Engine Co. 7, “Bull” Heaney, reported that 7 was hooked to a hydrant near the building and had six lines and a deck gun run off his pump. That’s an indication of how much fire there was. As the afternoon wore on, activity for the Department picked up. Several minor fires were extinguished. However in Grove Hall, Box 1792 was received for a fire in the Savings Bank building. 6 Engines and 3 Ladders were required to extinguish the fire. At Fenway, the TV cameras focused

on the heavy smoke not all that far from the game. Ned Martin interrupted his play by play to report the fire and many citizens telephoned the Fire Alarm Office inquiring about the blaze. The nerve center of the FD was extremely busy. After the Sox loss many people walked down to see the fire. At the corner of Com Ave & Dartmouth, Chaplin Father Dan Mahoney, pastor of St. Francis Church in Charlestown, was conversing with Chief Chaplin Father James Keating. “He told me,” said Father Dan, “run along, it’s pretty much knocked down, I’ll stay a little while longer.” Father returned to his rectory on the top of Bunker Hill. For nearly 3 hours the battle went on; when the heavy fire was knocked down extensive overhauling looking for hidden fire commenced. The men were rotating and taking a breather; water, cup of Joe, a smoke. Capt Thompson said later that 37 was operating on the 4th floor in the newer section hitting some fire when the whole back section just let go. It was there and then it was gone. The entire back section of the building built 100 years ago just fell; no warning, down it

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were ordered off the pile to prevent more weight on the field of debris. Company officers held a roll call. The long, long ordeal of removing the injured and recovery of the dead had begun. A man was lying on the top of the huge pile. “He was just laid there; not a scratch on him,” one of the first to reach him said. Another reported “He’s dead.” Steve Cloonan of Engine 13, the Rescue Pumper Unit, was operating at the Grove Hall fire when Chief Kilroy ordered the company to transfer the line to the hydrant, make up the pump and get down to the hotel fire immediately. In his long and distinguished career Cloonan never received such a command. “You never left a line, you always made it up.” But this day was different. 13 See mochen on 22

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reported to Chief Dolan and worked cutting timbers, removing brick and concrete until midnight when they were relieved by fresh troops. The direct line from the Department rang in the rectory as Father was enjoying a cup of tea. “They briefed me and told me not to go to the fire but to be available to notify the next of kin.” It proved to be an emotional night for the Chaplain who brought the sad news to four or five families. At first it was a shock for the wives but as time went on, they knew. TV was all over the catastrophe. Dave Johnson, Engine 50, was detailed to drive Chief Noonan & Mahoney from home to home. Many years later

On the 25th Anniversary of the fire, the Department unveiled and dedicated a memorial on the Commonwealth Ave Mall opposite the converted building. he said the loved ones were intently watching the news, calling the Department, but no one told them anything. Then the red car pulled up. They hoped---but they knew. There was no small talk in the red car; it was the longest night for Johnson for his cousin was one of the dead. Keating was busy giving last rites to some serious-

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ly injured men and sadly anointing the dead as they were pulled from the heap. Lt. Jimmy McCabe of 33 was buried and the thoughts of many were that he would not make it. He along with many others were removed to both the City Hospital & MGH. Even though he was buried for more than an hour, FF Feeney of 22 was removed to the City Hospital treated for a minor leg wound and released. It was pure luck whether you were unscathed, injured or dead. The pump operator FF Heaney of Engine 7 was injured while helping to recover bodies and he was taken to the hospital. At 2045 the last man was rescued alive more than 3 hours after the collapse. At 0230 the next morning the last body was recovered and Mahoney made his final notification. Since all of the deceased were Catholic, planning was undertaken to have a single Requiem Mass at the Cathedral in the South End. Thousands of firefighters were expected to attend and it was of upmost importance to maintain decorum at all times both inside the Church and outside the Cathedral. Thursday, June 22, the Mass was concelebrated

by the Archbishop of Boston Humberto Medeiros at the Holy Cross Cathedral. Fittingly to match the gloom and sadness it rained torrents soaking the thousands of firefighters and the public who could not be seated in the edifice. Cause Within hours Commissioner James H. Kelley convened a Board of Inquiry to attempt to ascertain the cause of the collapse with the resulting deaths of nine firefighters. Deputy Chief Lesile W. Magoon was appointed Chairman of the seven member panel of outstanding professional Chief Officers. Chief Magoon made use of engineering consultants, the City Building & Licensing Depts., construction experts and extensive interviews of officers & members, many of whom were injured. The only light moment of the hearings was the testimony of FF Dick Powers of 33 Engine who recalled that he had just stepped into the another section of the building and lit up a Lucky Strike. He told the Board that a cigarette saved his life. The cause of the fire has never been deterSee mochen on 23

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mined. The genesis of the collapse dates from the 1890s when major alterations on the first floor of the structure were undertaken. Without confusing the reader with technical data, suffice to say that a load bearing wall was removed and cast iron columns added. This was probably done to create an open concept. However a 7 inch column was the main support above the second floor. Perhaps in that era not enough knowledge of construction was known that this column was far from adequate to carry such a load. After the series of fires the structure underwent a most extensive gentrification. Applications for permits were forwarded to the City Building Dept. and reviewed. Some were denied, some altered and some issued. A careful study of this activity (and it would take a careful study) by the owners shows a hodge-podge of plans and paper work. Further alterations on the second floor compromised the bearing walls which led to stresses on the deficient 1890 cast iron column. The best conclusion is that the owners and the construction companies did what they wanted. The resultâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Collapse! Conclusion of the Board of Inquiry, BFD â&#x20AC;&#x153;The loss of support at the base of the circular cast-iron column was sufficient to trigger the collapse of the entire build-

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dispatched to the scene. What’s the truth The so-called mainstream media all but ignored the disaster in Benghazi in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 6 election. Our enemies now gloat that America’s “awe is lost” and that our “might is gone.” Members of both parties in Congress are finally demanding answers. They are right to do so. The urgency to find out what happened in Benghazi is neither prurient nor political. An officer assigned here at SOCOM told me this week, “Everything that could go wrong in Benghazi did.” That may be just one officer’s opinion, but if it’s even half-right, the facts need to be known now so steps can be taken to reduce the likelihood of its ever happening again. Oliver North is the host of “War Stories” on Fox News Channel, the founder and honorary chairman of Freedom Alliance, and the author of “Heroes Proved.” Join Oliver North in Israel by going to http://www.olivernorthisrael.com. To find out more about Oliver North an d rea d featu res by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www. creators.com.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The upcoming holiday season provides a perfect setting for strengthening relationships with kin and others. A new contact has important information. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Instead of fretting over a cutting remark by a co-worker, chalk it up to an outburst of envy of your well-respected status among both your colleagues and superiors. BORN THIS WEEK: You instinctively know when to be serious and when to be humorous -- attributes everyone finds endearing.

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61 T-shirt data 63 Strike while the iron 64 Catches 65 Wish (for) 66 Mournful 67 Place 68 Ten plus one 70 Brief sleep 71 Sendai sash 75 Axiom’s kin 76 Hotel chain 81 Like some painful hairs 82 Necessary: Abbr. 84 Watch from the stands 85 Penned 86 Brit. island in the Atlantic 87 Penny pincher 88 Hospice 89 Bladed boot 91 Alabama city 93 Elec. coolers 94 SŽance reply 95 HST follower 96 “- for Alibi” (Grafton novel) 97 Drink with 114Down 100 Kind of acid in vinegar 103 Thin boards 105 Bistro patron 107 “32 Flavors” singer Davis 108 Less savage 109 “Golden Boy” playwright 112 Dirty stuff 114 Hen’s clutch 116 See 59-Down 117 Grow mature 119 Med. service 120 Air quality gp. 121 Bouncers check them

Runners Up Captions: These operating instructions are not exactly “user friendly”! -Tom Hopwood, Meredith, NH.

An early failed attempt at designing the hula hoop. -Tom Lavoie, Dover, NH.

A punctuation mark somewhere would certainly make it a lot easier. -Jackie Gentile, Randolph, MA.

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fix involves a centralized mail forwarding system for blank absentee ballots to accommodate transient servicemen and servicewomen. The U.S. Postal System already has a similar system in place for civilian use. “We are perplexed as to why DoD did not do everything in its power to

modernize the system for redirecting blank ballots in order to eliminate this roadblock for military service members,” the senators told Panetta. Perplexed? Try steamed. Outraged. Livid. “Our men and women in uniform should be able to participate in the very same democratic system of government that they

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these opposite red and blue shores. Self-reliance versus the social State. House Majority leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) stated that we must move forward “not as Democrats or Republicans but as Americans.” Re-elected President Obama equally stressed, “We remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America.” Until that time, America reflects this divided dynamism. John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues.

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Makem and Spain Brothers at the Rochester Opera House Saturday, November 24th at 8pm

It’s a tradition! Usher in the holiday season with the internationally celebrated Makem and Spain Brothers at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, November 24 at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Conor Makem says, “The Opera House concert has become a tradition for us stemming back to the 1980s when my father [Tommy Makem] and a lot of his musical friends started playing a show the weekend just after Thanksgiving. It marks the beginning of the Christmas season for us and it’s something we look forward to every year as the weather starts getting colder.” With extraordinary on stage chemistry, stunning The Makem and Spain Brothers return to the Rochester vocal power and mastery November 24th at 8pm. an Irish music dynasty of multiple instruments, B o r n i n D r o g h e d a , begun by their grandthe Makem and Spain Brothers deliver the ul- County Louth, Shane, mother Sarah Makem. timate joyous folk music Conor and Rory Makem Now an iconic legend, continue the lineage of father Tommy Makem experience.

Opera House on Saturday, brought Irish music into the international spotlight as he told the stories of the Irish culture through song. Years ago, Michael

Spain introduced Irish folk music to the bars and clubs in Manchester NH, while transferring his love for the songs of Tommy Makem to his sons, Mickey and Liam. Years later, when the Makems met the Spains, the connection was strong. The combined talents of the five brothers are powerful and unmatched in the world today. Tickets are $20 and $22 and can be reserved online at www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call/stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5 and two hours before the show. he Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. The season continues with Celebrity Waiter Holiday Dinner Theatre 12/1.

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