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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, January 26, 2017
VOLUME 26, NO. 4
THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, January 26, 2017
COMPLIMENTARY
Pond Hockey Classic Returns For Eighth Year
Yours truly walking the edge of the cornice between Bondcliff and Mount Bond. Bondcliff, Mount Bond and West Bond are located in the middle of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The Bonds, all three peaks, are on the AMC 4,000 footer list
Our outdoor columnist Amy Patenaude walking the edge of the cornice between Bondcliff and Mount Bond. Bondcliff, Mount Bond and West Bond are located in the middle of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The Bonds, all three peaks, are on the AMC 4,000 footer list.
Big Day Snowshoeing Over Mountains —Bonds, Guyot & Zealand Traverse—
by Amy Patenaude Outdoor/Ski Columnist
At 6 am in the Lincoln Woods parking lot the car’s thermometer read 1 degree. The moonlight was still bright so we left our headlamps in our backpacks and we put on our snowshoes. I followed Jeremy across the suspension bridge and down the Lincoln Woods Trail.
Our snowshoes loudly crunched each step as our snowshoes crampons bit into the hard uneven and rough snow. Footprints, post-holes and ski tracks were frozen in place and our snowshoes kept us from turning our ankles. We didn’t talk since the crunching noise made it impossible to hear the other speak. The moon lit the way well but
it was black when we passed through shadows. I just kept following the silent dark figure in front of me. Just before reaching the wilderness boundary Jeremy stopped to point out that our shadows had switched sides. Our faint shadows were no longer produced by the waning moon but now from the rising See patenaude on 30
The 8th Annual New England Pond Hockey Classic returns to Meredith, Friday through Sunday, February 3rd-5th. This event has grown by leaps and bounds over the years to become o n e o f Inside This Week: the larg- Special Preview Section est Pond H o c k e y For The Upcoming T o u r n a - Pond Hockey Classic m e n t s ... And Watch For Our in North Official Tournament America and pos- Guide Next Week! sibly the largest winter event in New Hampshire. With 270 teams competing (up from 260 last year) this year is a far cry from the original 77 teams that participated in the Inaugural event. “Roughly two thousand players from around the country and the world will travel to the Lakes Region to take part,” said organizer Scott Crowder who is the brainchild behind the event. “We have had a ninety-five perSee PHC on 19
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January Through the month of January Hannaford Helps to Benefit The Meredith Historical Society
Hannaford Supermarket, Route 25, Meredith. Hannaford’s in Meredith has chosen the Meredith Historical Society as the recipient of it’s “Hannaford Helps” donation program for the month of January. For every reusable blue bag with the Good Karma message sold this month, Hannaford will make a $1 donation to the Meredith Historical Society. The blue reusable bags are distinctive from the usual supermarket bags and are found at the customer service area at the front of the store.
Thursday 19th The Infamous Stringdusters The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. www. flyingmonkeynh.com or 536-2551
2 Good 2 Be True
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Gilford. 2 local favorites on stage with $2 drafts and 2-for-1 appetizers after 8pm. 2930841
Storytelling Dinner
The Corner House Inn, 22 Main Street, Center Sandwich. 6:30pm. Full dinner and entertainment every Thursday nights through the end of May. Cost is $21.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes salad, entrée, glass of wine, dessert, and coffee. 284-6219
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Shout! The MOD Musical Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. www. rochesteroperahouse.com or 3351992
Fri. 20 – Sat. 28th Fiddler on the Roof – Presented by The Educational Theatre Collaborative Hanaway Theatre, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University, Plymouth. Starring Bruce Goldman as Tevye and Melody Funk as Golde, and featuring children, high school and university students, and community members. 535-2647 or
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Thursday 26th 2 Good 2 Be True
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Gilford. 2 local favorites on stage with $2 drafts and 2-for-1 appetizers after 8pm. 2930841
Storytelling Dinner
The Corner House Inn, 22 Main Street, Center Sandwich. 6:30pm. Full dinner and entertainment every Thursday nights through the end of May. Cost is $21.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes salad, entrée, glass of wine, dessert and coffee. 284-6219
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Dueling Pianos
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Gilford. Prepare your friends for some serious
fun as YOU pick the music and join in the show! 293-0841
“Shampoo” – Film Showing
NHTI, Sweeney Auditorium, Concord. 7pm. Admission is by donation ($5 suggested); free with an NHTI student ID. 271-6484 x 4101
Saturday 28th Winter Farmers’ Market Cole Gardens, 430 Loudon Road, Concord. 10am-1:30pm. Cole Gardens hosts an indoor farmers’ market with live music and more than 30 participating vendors every Saturday through April 22nd. Everything from meats and seafood to breads, fruits, and veggies; as well as baked goods, honey and coffee & tea. www.concordwintermarket.com or 229-0655
International Progressive Rock Band “Mavara” – Live Performance Hatbox Theatre, in the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord. 7:30pm. Mavara, which translates to “beyond everything you think”, formed in 2001 and developed a following in Iran via social media sites, where the band would post videos of their songs and performances. Over the years, Mavara has had a fluid line-up of members, performing extensively in Tehran and Karaj, and eventually in Europe and the United States after they were working with the Transit Music Group record label. The band writes all their own music and lyrics, initially written in Persian and on later albums in English. $16.50/ adults, $13.50/students, seniors and members. www.hatboxnh.com or 715-2315
Ice Fest – Craft Beer Fest! 19 Mile Bay, Tuftonboro. 12pm-3pm. Brave the cold on the ice of Lake Winnipesaukee and sample craft beer from over 20 Brewery’s at the Beveridge Ice Fest- 2017 Craft Beer Fest. https://tickets.beerfests.com/
event/BeveridgeIceFest Blood Drive
AmeriGas District Office, 1150 Union Ave, Laconia. 9am-2pm. To make an appointment go to www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Receive a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card after donation.
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Harnessing History: On the Trail of NH’s State Dog, the Chinook
Kensington Town Hall, 95 Amesbury Road, Kensington. 3pm. This program looks at how dog sledding developed in New Hampshire and how the Chinook played a major role in this story. Explaining how man and his relationship with dogs won out over machines on several famous polar expeditions, Bob Cottrell covers the history of Arthur Walden and his Chinooks, the State Dog of NH. Cottrell will be accompanied by his appropriately named Chinook, Tug. Free and open to the public. 3825843
Intersection Trio Anderson Hall, Wolfeboro. 2pm. $20pp. www.wfriendsofmusic.org or 569-2151
“Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War” – Film Showing
Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia, 172 Pleasant Street, Laconia. 2pm. This film tells the never-beforetold story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a Unitarian minister and his wife, from Wellesley, Massachusetts, who left their children behind in the care of their parish, and boldly committed to a life-threatening mission in Europe. Over two dangerous years they helped save scores of imperiled dissidents and refugees fleeing from the Nazi occupation of Europe. Free and open to the public. Snow date is February 12th from 2 to 4pm. 715-5721
Tuesday 31st (Not So) Elementary, My Dear Watson: The Popularity of Sherlock Holmes Lee Safety Complex, 20 George Bennett Road, Lee. 6:30pm. The recent spate of Sherlock Holmes movies, television shows and literary adaptations indicate the Great Detective is alive and well in the 21st Century. Ann McClellan’s presentation explores the origins of Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective and tracks his incarnations in literature, film, advertising, and modern media in order to crack the case of the most popular detective. Free and open to the public. 659-2626
Open Mic Night
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Gilford. Multitalented host Jon Lorentz and a great variety of talent! To get in the gig, email: jlo_saxboy@yahoo.com 2930841
The Funky Divas Of Gospel The Funky Divas of Gospel will be at Mountian View Church, 322 Upper Bay Road in Sanbornton on Saturday, February 11th at 7pm. The Funky Divas of Gospel have been a fixture on the seacoast for over 20 years. Based in the Tri-City area, the seven piece group features long time area musicians Thom Scagliotti, Dan Poland, Dan Fishbein and Brian Randall along with vocalists Vicky Poland, Ellen Gagnon and Dianne McMillen. The group performs regularly in the area, sharing great gospel and roots music. The Diva sound is harmony. It is hard rockin’ and reflective. It is toe tapping, it is hand clapping. It can, and does, move audiences to their feet and onto the floor to dance. Funky Divas performances are suitable for all ages. The group regularly performs in concert halls, music festivals and outdoor events, gospel brunches, corporate functions, benefits, conferences and church services no matter the denomination. Recently after attending a Funky Divas of Gospel concert, a reporter wrote, “All bluegrass, soul and gospel fans be forewarned: if you miss this funky group, to paraphrase a line in one of their songs, it ain’t nobody’s fault but yours. For more information about this show visit www.mountainviewchurch/facebook or call Jack @ 603 913 4961. For information about The Funky Divas, visit their website www.funkydivasofgospel.com or www.facebook.com/thefunkydivas. Mountain View Church is located @ 322 Upper bay Road, Sanbornton.
Wolfeboro Friends of Music Present “Intersection Trio” The Intersection Trio Laura Frautschi, John Novacek, and Kristina Cooper. They will dazzle Wolfeboro audiences on January 29, Brewster Academy, Anderson Hall at 2pm. wfriendsofmusic.org
NH Fish & Game “Let’s Go Fishing” Ice Fishing Class
Laconia Community Center, 306 Union Ave, Laconia. 6pm-8pm. Class is January 31st, February 2nd 6pm8pm and Saturday, February 4th from 9am-1pm. Two evening classes at the Laconia Community Center and Saturday field trip in the outdoor classroom for the real-world setting. Anyone welcomed above the age of 8. Registration deadline is January 27th. 524-5046
February Wednesday 1st Passionate Dishes – Cooking for Your Valentine Concord Public Library, 45 Green Street, Concord. 6pm-7:30pm. Chef/ Instructor Liz Barbour will introduce you to the importance of food in the game of love. In both art and literature, food invites passion. Learn about the foods of passion and how you can prepare recipes that entice. Enjoy a cooking demonstration of two delicious recipes and samples. For adults and older children ages 13 and up with parental supervision. The first 40 people to arrive will be able to sample the recipes. www. concordpubliclibrary.net or 2258670
Flying Film Series – “Manchester by the Sea” The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. www. flyingmonkeynh.com or 536-2551
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Pot Luck, Popcorn And A Free Flick In Campton On Saturday, February 4th the Campton Historical Society and Public Library will be having Pot Luck Dinner from 5-6m with a movie following dinner. Please bring soup, bread, salad, main dish, dessert, or non-alcoholic drink. Opening film: ‘Big Business’ (1929) starring Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy. Attempting to sell Christmas trees door to door in sunny southern California. Feature attraction: ‘Paths to Paradise’ (1925) starring Raymond Griffith, Betty Compson. Two competing would-be jewel thieves reluctantly team up to pull off a major heist. Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based musician and composer, will use a digital Synthesizer to accompany these two silent films, recreating the texture of a full orchestra, complete with pounding drums and clashing cymbals, all produced in real time. Don’t miss this fantastic experience! The society building is handicap accessible, and is open to the public. For further information, or in case of inclement weather, contact Nancy Mardin at 536-3982, or go to camptonhistorical.org
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Don’t Panic
by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
If you are like me you are a six-foot two bald guy. If you don’t fit that description, than you might be like me if you are old enough to remember the days when you would be strolling through the parking lot of the local supermarket and would be aroused from your reverie by the honking of a car horn. You would stop and turn to try and see where the honk came from. More often than not it could be traced to a car where sitting behind the wheel might be a friend or neighbor that you have not seen in a while. You might wave your hand and give a smile in recognition or, if the mood strikes you, walk over and reconnect in conversation. Those days have long since gone. Now when we walk through the parking lot our ears are filled with the various sounds of not only honks, but beeps and whistles as those there with us are pressing the buttons on their key fobs to lock their car doors. No longer do we look up when we hear the noise. No longer do our Pavlovian instincts lift our heads in anticipation of a greeting from another human. We just take the sound of the honks and beeps and whistles with a grain of salt and keep our heads down and go about our business. If someone was trying to get our attention we would never know.
Of course, we will look up when one of those others holding the key fob and not paying attention, accidentally presses the panic key, setting off a flurry of whoops and screeches and flashing car lights. I have often thought of using this method when recognizing an old associate across the parking lot but have thought better. I did accidentally push the panic button one afternoon and had to suffer the slings and arrows of horrified looks of those others in the parking lot who had to put up with the unwelcome noise my distraction causes them. After all, they had never done anything so foolish themselves. That moment did give me an idea thought. The F.A.T.S.O. panic button. F.A.T.S.O. is, of course, a support group I cofounded that helps new transplants to the area adjust to their first winters here. It stands for Flatlanders Adjusting To Solitary Oblivion. I thought that the F.A.T.S.O panic button was a great technological leap forward for our group. We have been sort of stuck in the past for the last few years. (The past, of course, being anything pre-2010.) In order to understand how the F.A.T.S.O. panic button works, you have to understand the basics of the group. After living here a few years, some Flatlanders feel confident enough to leave the group; to venture out on their own with the confident feeling that they can handle winters without much problem. These are the ones who we are most proud of. They are ready to survive on their own. It is the ones that have only recently moved here that the panic button will be designed for. They
have spent a few beautiful warm summers here as yearly vacationers and finally took the plunge to live here year round. It is those first couple of winters that will hit them the hardest. Where did all the people go? How come all of the restaurants are closed on Monday and when they are open, how come they close at eight o’clock? Of course, these wouldn’t be enough problems to justify a panic button, but others would. Problems that they weren’t at all ready for. A roof rake stuck on the roof, the locks on the car are frozen while in the car, a sudden snowstorm is coming and there is only one can of beer in the house. These would justify a panic button. Most of these problems force a need for interaction. There is a feeling of isolation in new F.A.T.S.O. members. They will feel more secure with the thought that there can be a human body there for them simply by pushing a button. So we will give the panic buttons to all new members. It will be wirelessly connected to a very powerful horn we will install outside of their homes. Once the need for help appears they will be able to press the panic button and send a long, sharp blare across their neighborhood. Of course, none of us who are involved with the management of F.A.T.S.O. will hear it, or we just might be too busy to respond anyway. One thing is for certain. Everyone else in their immediate vicinity will. We don’t think they will really be pushing the panic button all that much. Some things just have to be learned the hard way.
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Life on the streets is tough for cats in any season. Contrary to what humans think, that they can fend for themselves, survival skills are not inherent and have to be learned. Little Momma cat, luckily found herself homeless in the heat of last summer. Luckily a concerned citizen brought her to New Hampshire Humane Society rather than turning a blind eye to her obvious distress. Momma Cat, so named at our shelter, is the epitome of sublime tranquility. She has realized humans can be trusted, will take care of her and are a source of pleasure and companionship; she’s just a little leery of your advances at first, but loves that tickle under the chin. She relishes the company of other cats and creates calmness in our feline social room. Should you be interested in adopting a new pet, think of Momma Cat first. She has those Zen like qualities that will exude peace in your home. Namaste! Check www.nhhumane.org for more details. www.nhhumane.org
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Skelley’s Market
Whether you are a vacationer or a full time resident of the Lakes Region, Skelley's Market is the place to go for your shopping needs. Located on route 109 in beautiful Moultonboro, New Hampshire, we are very easy to find. • Gas 24 hours a day • Fresh pizza • NH Lottery tickets • Beer and Wine • Sandwiches • Daily papers
Skelley's Market services include: • Bailey's Bubble Ice Cream • Maps • Movie rentals • Famous Lobster Rolls • Fish and Game, OHRV licenses
• Pizza Special 2 for $18 • 2 Toppings Every Sat. Night • 5-9 p.m. • Clam & Scallop Special Every Fri. Night • 5-7 p.m. Summer Only!
Stop by Skelley's Market today and enjoy some great food, Bailey's Bubble Ice Cream, a lobster roll or anything else you may need. You will be glad you did.
374 Governor Wentworth HWY • Moultonboro, N.H. 03254 Call 603-476-8887 • F: 603-476-5176 • www.skelleysmarket.com Be sure to visit our other location:
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— O B I T UA R Y— Shirley L. Burns
Shirley L. Burns (Bussell), age 92 of Wilmington, MA and Welch Island, Gilford, NH, died peacefully with her family at her side on January 18, 2017. Shirley was born and raised in Reading, MA; she was the cherished daughter of Howard and Paulina Bussell. Following graduation from Reading High School, Shirley attended Bryant and Stratton Secretarial School. Through mutual friends, Shirley met her life's long love, Charles Burns and they married in 1946. The couple moved their family to Wilmington in 1958, where they raised their two children Mike and Cassandra and Shirley became an active member of the Wilmington Women's Club. In 1966 following the death of her beloved husband Charles, Shirley went to work as a bookkeeper for the Town of Wakefield. Shirley was very dedicated to her job for many years and following her retirement she became very interested in genealogy. Shirley was able to trace her lineage to well prior to the Revolutionary War and this led her to joining the Mary Butler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Shirley was a lifelong summer resident of her beloved Welch Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. Summers meant boating, swimming to the lighthouse, sunsets, hiking through the island, looking for deer, picking blueberries in the Forties, learning to sail at age 60, cutting brush, hundreds of games of Gin and enjoying her fellow island friends; especially Lloyd and Marian Eckholm who were her neighbors for almost 60 years. Shirley especially enjoyed a surprise 70th birthday party on the island with island neighbors, family and friends. Shirley will be fondly remembered as a strong, independent woman who despite being widowed for 50 years lived life on her own terms surrounded by her family, neighbors, and friends. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Charles F. Burns, devoted mother of Michael Burns & wife Stephanie of Wilmington, MA and Cassandra Martin & her late husband Arthur of Ocala, FL. Loving grandmother of Christopher Burns & wife Maradith, Douglas Burns & wife Eileen, Jamie Burns & fiancé Keith Quigley, Jeanne Dascalos & husband David, Daniel Martin, and great-grandchildren McNally, Maclyn, Bryce, Zack, and Madeline. Cherished daughter of the late Howard E. and Paulina (Roberts) Bussell, dear sister of Howard A. Bussell of Brewster, MA. A memorial service will be held this summer on her beloved Welch Island. In lieu of flowers donations in Shirley's memory may be made to Gilford Island Association, c/o Heidi Kephart, 296 Old Lake Shore Road, Gilford, NH 03249. Arrangements are under the direction of the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com
Who Now? To The Editor: Almost every week for the past eight years Neil Young in his column has written comments critical of President Obama. With President Obama out of office who he is going to criticize now? Gordon D. King Laconia, NH.
Concealed Carry To The Editor: Last November New Hampshire voters identified the opioid crisis as the number one issue facing the state. Yet, the state Senate spent part of their first week of the 2017 session on a bill (SB 12) that repeals the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed handgun. The New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police opposed an identical bill in 2015, vetoed by Governor Hassan. New Hampshire is an “open-carry” state: no permit is required to own, register, or carry an unconcealed firearm. Under current law, individuals must, however, apply for a permit to carry a concealed gun. A town’s law officer, who issues the permit, has some discretion in reviewing the justification for a permit and the applicant’s background, such as mental illness or drug addiction. The proposed legislation removes this safeguard and extends the time for which the permit is valid from four to five years. Application fees ($10 for a resident; $100, for non-
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resident) have generated nearly $1 million for the general fund in each of the last three fiscal years. This revenue would be lost with passage of this legislation, championed by Wolfeboro Senator Jeb Bradley, both this year and in 2015. Public opinion polls show that the majority of Americans favor stricter gun regulation—not less. Among the least restrictive on firearms purchase and licensing in the nation, our state should remain one of the forty-two states requiring a concealed-carry permit. I urge readers to demand that Senator Bradley and his Senate colleagues reject SB-12. Margaret Merritt Center Sandwich, NH
Lust For Power To the Editor: The recent election season has been very educational. WikiLeaks, Project Veritas, and other sources have confirmed many of our beliefs and suspicions and have revealed unexpected collusion, corruption, criminality, and unAmerican dirty tricks. The obvious media bias and coordination with Democrat politicians and the Democrat National Committee (DNC), the promotion of anti-Republican and pro-Democrat candidates and policies, and suppression of antiDemocrat information has been confirmed. The surprise was the extent of the active collaboration of major media figures,
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.
columnists, and media outlets with Democrats to promote Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, and Democrat candidates and policies over Republicans. This collaboration includes planning meetings, promotion of candidate and DNC propaganda, allowing Democrats to preview and “correct” “columns” and “news articles”, allowing Democrats to control interview questions, feeding town hall questions to Hillary beforehand, etc. Grassroots demonstrations against political opponents are common, but Democrats hired operatives to protest, agitate, threaten, and instigate violence that injured people; to create racist supposedly pro-Trump graffiti, signs, statements, and advertisements to falsely make Trump and his supporters appear to be racists; and by making and encouraging false allegations of Trump supporters’ racist and/or violent actions, etc. The shocking revelation, suggesting President Obama’s close involvement in these dirty tricks, are White House logs showing that the person responsible for these dirty tricks visited the White House about 300 times and met with President Obama about 50 times, often late at night apparently to keep these meetings secret. The corruption of the DNC efforts to support Hillary Clinton and work against Bernie Sanders was also revealed. We learned how the DNC used donor information for HilSee mail boat on 34
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Sponsors Of Anarchy Hoodlums will be out in full force this Inauguration Day weekend. Count on it. I’ve covered the left’s criminal anarchist eleby Michelle Malkin ment for more Syndicated Columnist than 20 years -- from the animal rights terrorists who have harassed, threatened and firebombed scientific researches across the U.S. and Europe to the anti-capitalist thugs who wreaked havoc on downtown business owners at the 1999 World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle and the 2010 G-20 summit in Toronto to the ANSWER Coalition and Code Pink’s not-so-peaceful peaceniks who disrupted congressional hearings and menaced veterans memorials and military recruiting stations throughout the George W. Bush years to the Occupy Wall Street vagrants and rapists of 2011-12 to the rent-a-rioters who hijacked Ferguson, Baltimore and other Black Lives Matter demonstrations against police. My favorites over the years? I’ll never forget the seditious mother in Olympia, Washington, who tied bandanas over her kids’ faces and recklessly planted them in the middle of a street 10 years ago to block trucks carrying military shipments. She was so caught up in the excitement of her “direct action” that she dropped her baby on the ground as her anarchist compatriots threw rocks at police and soldiers driving around them. Then there were the “progressive” nitwits who handcuffed themselves to concrete-filled bar-
rels in January 2015 and shut down traffic in the Boston area (risking the lives of crash victims waiting for an ambulance that was blocked) to protest ... something or other. Clenched-fist troublemakers will use any mass gathering as an excuse to undermine civil society. Social media and the irresistible lure of virality have only strengthened their incentive to “FSU” (f--- s--- up). Here’s another thing you can take to the bank: “Mainstream” protesters on the streets of D.C. will look the other way at these lawless vandals who leech onto any available cause. Their common goal is not “social justice.” It’s destabilization and disorder. In Oakland, California, farleft “activist” Mayor Jean Quan groveled to Occupy agitators and refused to crack down as small businesses were destroyed and cops were attacked. Oberlin grad Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Democratic mayor of Baltimore, infamously created a safe space for rioters sabotaging inner-city businesses. The American Civil Liberties Union has written the literal playbook for redefining violent protest as “free speech” and obstructing police planning efforts to defend cities against left-wing chaos. Kory Flowers, a North Carolinabased law enforcement expert on domestic anarchists and criminal subversive groups, describes the persistent pot stirrers as “cause parasites.” In 2012, at the Democratic National Convention, where international media coverage was assured, Flowers reported that anarchists had manufactured “urine-filled eggs, acid-filled Christmas ornaments,
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The Reset Failure President Barack Obama has finally had it with Russia. It only took eight years of cold reality -- topped off by Rich Lowry by the Russian Contributing Writer interference in the November election -- to make the outgoing president almost clear-eyed about the Kremlin. Not that Obama is ready to admit error. Asked by George Stephanopoulos if he underestimated Vladimir Putin, Obama said no, he had only missed how cyberhacking could be used to meddle in our electoral system -- in other words, it was a technical mistake, rather than a fundamental misassessment of a foreign adversary. Perhaps the president can be forgiven for not being more forthright, since it would require acknowledging how spectacularly his reset failed. President Obama began his term with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presenting her Russian counterpart with a (mistranslated) reset button, and ended
it watching the Kremlin target Hillary Clinton’s party and campaign team with no evident respect for U.S. sovereignty or fear of U.S. retaliation. The reset was premised on willful naivete about Russia. Obama thought that misunderstandings and ill will had undermined the U.S.-Russian relationship under George W. Bush (who himself had an early soft spot for Putin), and his more deft, reassuring touch would make new memories. In 2010, the White House was patting itself on the back for forging “winwin outcomes” with Russia. The touching emphasis on mutual interests and respect failed to understand Vladimir Putin’s motives. How he must have snickered when at a summit in 2012, Obama was caught on a hot mic telling Medvedev that he should relay to Putin to give him “space” because after the election he’d “have more flexibility.” The Russian leader cared only about power and honor (and riches for himself and his cronies), and was immune to Obama’s blandishments. Putin
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“Trump World” What The Donald Inherits UNITED NATIONS
- Chaos, Conflict and Crisis are some of the words describing the combustable global situation the new American by John J. Metzler President DonSyndicated Columnist ald J. Trump inherits from his predecessor. Far from a stable world order, Donald Trump is entering a complex foreign maze in which he must decipher, decode and often defuse a feckless and lamentable foreign policy legacy from Cuba to China. Let’s take a look at the international situation Donald Trump faces. China. On Obama’s watch China’s trade deficit with the USA ballooned hitting an all time high of $367 billion in 2015. More ominously, Beijing is expanding its geopolitical reach into the international waters of the South China Sea, through building artificial islands and platforms in disputed reefs. Despite the conflicting claims of six other countries, the People’s Republic provocatively claims the South China Sea as a kind of exclusive “Mare Nostrum” Our Sea. While American rhetoric has stressed the right of free navigation in international waters, Washington’s words and a downsized U.S. Navy have not stopped China’s deeds. Obama’s vaunted Pacific Pivot was another style over substance policy. North Korea. North Korea’s
nuclear threat has expanded. Pyongyang has perfected working nuclear weapons during Obama’s Administration. There have been five nuclear tests and the regime is working on long range missile technology, targeting Japan and ultimately the USA. This could be a first test for Trump. Don’t take the bait. Middle East. Obama inherited a dangerous but stabilized Iraq. After much American blood and treasure spent toppling Saddam’s dictatorship, Iraq was reasonably secure. Obama’s precipitous troop pullout caused the string in the national fabric to unravel reopening the sectarian divide. After losing huge swaths of land and cities to Islamic State of the Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), described by Barack Obama as a “junior varsity” terrorist group, only now has the Baghdad government begun to regain its footing. Slowly they are reclaiming lost land from ISIL with the help of 5,000 U.S. troops. Iran. Despite the Islamic Republic of Iran being a clear and present danger to regional stability, especially Saudi Arabia and Israel, the Obama team brokered a multilateral diplomatic deal with Russia, China, France, Germany and the UK to presumably defuse Iran’s embryonic nuclear capacity. While the “deal” as Secretary of State Kerry proudly describes it, has frozen Tehran’s nuclear weapons program, not all countries are quite so sanguine. In the meantime Obama released hundreds of millions of Iranian frozen financial assets and helped Boeing aircraft
win contracts to sell Iran Air late model American civilian airliners and technology. Syria. Poor Syria; 500,000 dead, over ten million people internally displaced or as refugees. The socalled Arab Spring which began with democratic intentions soon
turned into a bloody sectarian Winter. An American sea-saw policy of tough words and empty actions towards Syria’s dictatorship, enflamed a regional conflict and eventually invited bloody backdoor Russian involvement.
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Trump’s First Week D o n a l d Trump and Mike Pence have promised, Mother Jones m a g a z i n e points out, that on Trump’s first day in office he will repeal by John Stossell Obamacare, Syndicated Columnist end the “war on coal,” expel illegal immigrants, begin construction of a “beautiful Southern border wall,” fix the Department of Veterans Affairs, come up with a plan to stop ISIS, get rid of “gun-free zones,” “start taking care of our ... military,” withdraw from the TPP trade agreement, cut regulations and designate China a currency manipulator. OK, much of that was probably just campaign talk. I’m grateful for that. I hope some of it never happens. But there’s a lot of good Trump and Pence could do their first day, or, let’s be generous, their first week. How about this? Monday: Abolish the Department of Commerce. Trump is a businessman, so he knows that business works best when government stays out of it. Why does America need something called a Commerce Department ? Commerce just happens; it doesn’t need a department. Today the Department of Commerce spends $9 billion a year subsidizing companies with political connections, gathering economic data, setting industry standards and doing a bunch of things companies ought to do for themselves. Get rid of it. Tuesday: Abolish the Department of Labor. The Department inserts itself
into almost every protracted argument between workers and management. Why should we let government referee every argument? Let workers, bosses, unions and their lawyers fight it out. Then people can make contracts as individuals so they can get deals tailored to their individual needs. That’s fairer than letting government bureaucrats and labor union bosses pretend to speak for them. The Labor Department also spends about $9 billion gathering information on workers. Top labor-union bosses make six-figure salaries. I’m sure their organizations could spend a little on statistics and workplace studies. Leave the poor, oppressed taxpayer out of it. Wednesday: Abolish the Small Business Administration. I love small businesses and the entrepreneurs who create them. That’s exactly why I don’t want them chosen or coddled by the state, just as big corporations shouldn’t be. Entrepreneurs should devote their energy to inventing things, not sucking up to bureaucrats who give loans to businesses they favor. Businesses should sink or swim in accordance with the wishes of customers on the open market. Thursday: Abolish the Department of Education. Every time government pokes its nose into some activity, it pretends that activity could never have happened without government. Left-wing activists agree and pretend the sky will fall if anyone got rid of a department. But we’ve only had a federal Department of Education since 1980, and it’s done nothing See stossell on 33
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It may have been raining, but the sun was breaking through in the name of President Donald J. Trump. As by Niel Young colleague Advocates Columnist H a r r y said: It is a “Re-Birth of America”. Eight LONG years - we knew Obama was trying to build himself a legacy. America did not matter. Proof: Benghazi, USSR, Black Americans vs. White Americans – for what, who knows? Barack was the spark that began, and kept the flame burning. And he knew it! Setting some of our military free from life or near life long prison , how many sentences for bombers, rapists, killers, and his positon regarding “sanctuary cities” – would he pardon the creep who shot
and killed Kate Steinle – dying in her father’s arms? Is that man so evil that the murder of one or 100 white Americans does not equal the coverage and discussion were they Black Americans? Did or did not Barack play loose with the US Constitution? What is a Sanctuary City? What is a second set of laws in the U.S. known as Sharia Law even get a statement that in our country; there is but ONE law. Never happened with Obama in the White House! How many times did we hear of members of Congress, or the Senate create a public discussion so the Americans who are law abiding know that we have two sets of laws – and how does that pertain to us? ******** There are those who root for responsible spending that can lead to a property tax that mirrors your ability. There are those who sit
in the crowd rooting for those to work hard for fiscal sanity, yet root for us who fight the good fight, while they sit in the dugout! And some will complain about the process. Warren E. Huse, Our Yesterdays, Laconia Daily Sun 1/21: “Ward 4 Councilman-elect Niel Young ‘challenged fellow council members to join him in a pledge keep a tax increase for the next budget to three percent. Other councilmen and Mayor-elect Paul Fitzgerald said Young is on the right track with a low tax increase but others indicated they would rather see the budgets first and determined on need based on concrete figures rather than a flat percentage.” That council was a good council. That did not play a part in my joining a small group who left the dugout to campaign and speak in favor of a successful tax cap voted by the people in 2005.
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According to many fitness experts, stretching has been shown to help prevent injury, heal old hurts, improve Range of Motion (ROM), and reduce muscle tightness and imbalance. It improves athletic performance and is important to overall fitness. Flexibility and strength are closely related, together they comprise mobility. Mobility restrictions occur when our muscles lack strength or flexibility or both. Increased flexibility helps you to avoid injuries. For example, if you slip on the ice you’re less apt to cause
a serious injury. Better flexibility makes daily living easier. It’s hard to wrestle the vacuum cleaner or make trips up and down the stairs when your muscles are all stiff with limited ROM. Regular stretching keeps muscles long, lean, and flexible, and this means that exertion won’t put too much force on the muscle itself. Also, for the person with balance problems to avoid falls. Stretching has a calming effect. As the muscles contract and lengthen the body relaxes and reenergizes. It allows the body to warm up and encourages the blood flow to the right places, to the muscles providing oxygen supply and the nutrients needed to keep them going. If you have a pet, a cat or a dog, you may notice that they frequently stretch, especially when they first get up. A good stretch and shake and they’re off! Stretching reduces the risk of injury. Just as
supplements are thought to be preventative ‘medicine’ for the body by supporting our immune system and helping to fight off illness, stretching can be ‘preventative medicine’ for the body ensuring it stays mobile, flexible and injury free. Stretching encourages fast recovery. If you ever joined a gym or exercise group they most likely start out and end with a stretching routine, first to warm up and then to cool down. Stretching gets the blood moving increasing our circulation, warming up the whole body and moving the toxins out of the muscles into the bloodstream, where they can be broken down and eliminated. This also ensures that the next day after exercise you won’t be stiff and sore! (Unless of course you overdid) Stretching helps to keep us flexible. When you get older you will
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get the blood moving. Go online, or seek an exercise professional to learn some simple stretches to get you started. You may even look into a beginner Yoga class. Don’t overdo and slowly add to your routine. Before long
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Your Health is in Your Hands by Dr. Graham Moneysmith, DC. Contributing Writer
Lovely old winter in New Hampshire. An enchanted place filled with ice castles (Lincoln), ski slopes, and snow that turns ugly brown earth into a winter glory. The snow is beautiful and if you have a winter hobby/sport it’s fun, but between shoveling, snow blowing, and plowing it can be annoying. Not to mention ice, I know dozens of people who seemed to have ended up feet in the air, and back on the ground in recent weeks. The slipping and falling and snow removal is enough to make some people hate winter. I think this feeling is mostly reserved for grown ups. My kids think it’s amazing. Our kids climb through the snow in our yard, they sled (and create dangerous games resembling human bowling as they sled at each other) , and they explore our property that after a fresh snow looks like a screen shot from the movie “Frozen“. Maybe they have the right idea. They also don’t have to shovel, though, I guess. If we’re not kids looking for a snow day or a sled trip, how do we cope with the weather? Vacations and hibernating seem to be two popular options, for most. What if our feelings move beyond coping and into real distress? A true depressed state? Most people are familiar with the term seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.). It is a depression that occurs every year at roughly the same time (beginning in fall and ending in spring) and is related to a lack of sun and sunlight expo-
sure. It is important to not dismiss S.A.D. as a simple “winter blues”. If you are sad, anxious, irritable, fatigued, experiencing loss of interest in normal activities, and/or gaining weight during the winter months you may be dealing with S.A.D. and should talk to your healthcare provider. I bring this up because I think it’s easy to write off these kind of feelings as stress, cabin fever, or “everyone gains weight in the winter”. I think sometimes we don’t like to admit struggles or ask for help (especially proud Yankees). I can understand all of that, but it’s important in all aspects of our health to have some introspection and some brutal honesty and face our problems. No more head in the sand. This is a real health issue. This is especially important to us as New Hampshire residents. We face S.A.D. more commonly than most. For example, it is commonly noted that Florida only has a 1% occurrence of S.A.D. while New Hampshire has about 10% of the population dealing with this type of issue, for obvious reasons. The most common treatment is phototherapy. Basically, a light with fluorescent tubing (that has a screen to block UV rays) emulates sunlight. When used, the light box helps replace the sun exposure that is lost in the winter here. Talk to your healthcare provider about usage and type of light, but 15-30 minutes in the morning is common. These lights are widely available and you can find them for under $100. You can also just try to get more real sun. Even on gray days, the sun sends rays through the clouds. It’s important to note that the benefits of light therapy usually are noted quickly (usually within the first few days), but will stop if the use of the box is discontinued. Once di-
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LRGHealthcare wishes to thank the LRGH Auxiliary for its donation of $4,000 toward the purchase of a new base radio and antenna for Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH). Previously, through a tower lease with the State of New Hampshire DRED office and telephone connection through Fairpoint Communications, LRGH was using a radio and antenna that sat on top of Belknap Mountain for its primary communications between the hospital and the ambulances that service it. This communication allows ambulances to radio the hospital with a patient assessment and estimated time of arrival, so the hospital may prepare to receive and care for the patient. Towns that benefit include Laconia, Gilford, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Belmont, Center Harbor, Gilmanton, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, and Sandwich. With the hardware on the mountain approaching its “end of life,” a change was needed. But, a purchase for a new radio to meet the requirements of being atop the mountain would come at a substantial cost, not to mention the limited access to it due to its location. Often times too, poor weather would cause an outage making the radio useless.
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The month of February has been dedicated to cardiovascular health since 1964 when President Johnson declared February as American Heart Month. Heart disease affects the blood vessels and cardiovascular system. Numerous problems can result from this, many of which are related to a process called atherosclerosis, a condition which develops when plaques build up in the walls of arteries, making it harder for blood to flow through. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s no. 1 killer of both men and women, but steps can be taken to reduce risk and improve the outcome. It’s not a coincidence that February was chosen for this time to reflect on this important health topic. What better way to recognize Valentine’s Day than with a plan to make a few small changes that could help treat your heart right and keep it tickmoneysmith from 11
the S.A.D. symptoms. We live in a beautiful area. We have mountains, lakes, forests, and ocean here. People come from all over the country and the world, even, to take advantage of our state’s
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ing! Everyone has heard that the number one thing to do is to quit smoking, but there are a few other things that everyone should be aware of when it comes to heart health. Focus on a few small changes that you can make that can lead you to a healthier heart. Switch to fish! You can do it…eat more fish like tuna, sardines, or salmon which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and help boost your good cholesterol. Switch to dark chocolate! Dark chocolate
is a better choice than milk chocolate…all eaten with moderation, of course. Try to avoid salty and high sodium foods…don’t automatically salt food. Taste first and add later. Be sure to have some saltfree seasonings and herbs on your table to help break that salt habit. Stay active! No matter what your age, we all tend to be more sedentary these days with too much TV and computer time. Get up and walk! Make fitness fun with dancing, yoga, or even making a conscious effort to pick up the pace going to and from your car or even as you clean your house. Put on your favorite music and let loose…dancing is a fun way to keep every part of your body moving and stretching…and remember, no one is watching as you get your heart pumping to the beat. And, here is a tip that should be pretty easy for
tourism activities. We are blessed to live in such a great state. The trade for some of our population, unfortunately, is the lack of sunlight may trigger a yearly bout of seasonal affective disorder, my hope is that you
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everyone…make sleep a priority! Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep most nights. Sleeping too little can have an effect on blood pressure and inflammation. “We see the results of heart issues all the time at the LRVNA,” comments Executive Director, Cheryl Gonzalo. “Recovering from a major heart surgery can be a lengthy process, and although we are ready to
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cent return on teams over the years and still have about fifty teams on the waiting list. They all enjoy the hospitality of the Lakes Region and it has really set the scene over the years.â&#x20AC;? Held on Meredith Bay (except for two years when it was held on Waukewan due to ice conditions) the event has become much more than a pond hockey tournament, it
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Late in the year of 1944 New Hampshire newspapers printed the following report: “The agricultural resources of the United States at war will be measured with the taking of the coming Census of Agriculture, scheduled to begin the first week of January, 1945. Basic information on agriculture, including statistics on farm acreage, crops, livestock, farm labor, and other items related to farm operations will be obtained.” The census was planned by several government agencies, including the Bureau of Census, United States Department of Commerce, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the War Food Administration, and the preparation for the census and the choice of questions took many months. The actual collection of information was to take place during the months of January, February, and March of 1945. The census during a time of war was seen to be particularly important in providing for postwar planning. That 1945 farm census had a direct influence upon my life as a six year old child because my father, Raymond C. Smith, was appointed to be the state supervisor for New Hampshire. The district office was established at Room 219 at the Forestry
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Questions to farmers would include what type of road passed by their property, if the farm had a telephone and radio, and inquiries about farm machinery and household appliances. Building in Laconia. Roland E. Bunker of Barnstead was appointed to be the state’s assistant supervisor, which resulted in a permanent friendship being formed between my Dad and his assistant. Miss Mildred Smith was the office clerk. Raymond C. Smith was promoted to the area supervisor for the District of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont when the previous supervisor, Garnett R. Brown of Washington, D.C. had to resign because of illness, and the District office was moved from Portland, Maine to the Forestry Building in Laconia. Mr. Bunker was promoted to be the supervisor for New Hampshire. The 1945 census was designed to gather a vast amount of knowledge about the nation’s agriculture. A location was qualified to be labeled a farm if it contained at least three acres of
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Roaring Twenties Party and Auction to Benefit Jean’s Playhouse Loon Mountain Mountain Club, Lincoln. The Speakeasy opens for drinks at 5pm, with specials on Mint Julip and bathtub gin. Live music will set the mood, and you’ll dine on cuisine as good as that at the WaldorfAstoria! Bid on vacations, adventures, gifts, art, dining and more during the evening’s silent auction. This year’s online auction opens Friday, January 27th at 9pm. Tickets are $50pp and seating is limited. www. jeansplayhouse.com or 7452141
Winter Farmers’ Market Cole Gardens, 430 Loudon Road, Concord. 10am-1:30pm. Cole Gardens hosts an indoor farmers’ market with live music and more than 30 participating vendors every Saturday through April 22nd. Everything from meats and seafood to breads, fruits, and veggies; as well as baked goods, honey and coffee & tea. www.
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Wednesday 8th The NH Ukeladies Concord Public Library, 45 Green Street, Concord. 6pm. Dedicated devotees of four strings, NH Ukeladies sing and strum together every Wednesday, accompanied by their fearless leader, John Chouinard, on guitar and by Jackie Bellows on bass. Be prepared to clap and sing along! Tropical print shirts are encouraged! www. concordpubliclibrary.net or 225-8670
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hop bittering seems to like more and more of them in their flavor options. Damn Sure (DS) is as golden-hazy as it is hoppy, while Tragically Hopped (TH) is a golden, clean and clear drink. A crisp white head greats you in both beers. According to Hennikerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, they built their DS using oats, pale malt and wheat, which would explain the haze. But TH also contains a bit of wheat, but mostly Munich malt, explaining the golden hue. DS uses 6 different American hops and lots of them! These varieties together give the pronounced pineapple, mango and grapefruit juiciness that helps give a distinctive flavoring. TH uses Centennial, Simcoe and Mosaic hops which individually are potent but together are amazing. Both are rated
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at 8.5% which is also where the double part comes in. And both breweries use about the same quantity in their recipes. Both beers are super interesting separately. But comparing them side by side leaves you scratching your head to try and decide which is your favorite. Luckily, you will be able to get these gems year-round. Great North and Henniker beers can be found at Case-nKeg in Meredith and Laconia and other fine craft beer emporiums. One thing is for Damn Sure, Tragically Hopped beers are here to stay!
Jim MacMillan is the owner of WonByOne Design of Meredith, NH, and is an avid imbiber of craft brews and a home brewer as well. Send him your recommendations and brew news to wickedbrews@weirs. com
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pace and soaked up the grand vista and took a few photos. Loon Mountain’s ski trails were the only prominent evidence of man we could see over all the mountaintops for all the hundreds of miles around us. I felt like I could see forever. The stark winter beauty of the mountains was in full glory, Mount Washington shined big and bright way out there over the east side of Bond. I don’t know if Jeremy thought about him because we didn’t speak of it. I know I was sad to think of the young man that had perished here alone on Christmas Eve. We continued across, tagging the highest point See patenaude on 31
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and making our way down towards Bond. There was more snow and a hard cornice had formed on the ridge. (The wind blows harder between the peaks.) As we began to climb up Bond we joked that this was like climbing up Pats Peak. I have a habit of measuring mountains by figuring out how many Pats Peaks there are to climb. On top of Bond we spun around and continued to soak up the wintery scene. I scampered up a higher ridge of snow between some stubby spruce trees. I looked down far into the valley. After I had moved away Jeremy climbed up too and on his return— WHOOSH! He had disappeared deep into the snow, falling down into a spruce trap and only his head and shoulders were sticking out of the snow. I couldn’t help myself from laughing as I watched him untangle his snowshoes and climb out. I was lucky it wasn’t me because I had walked right over that very same spot. I started down first, I was feeling a little chilly from our brief summit break, but it wasn’t long before Jeremy caught up and I let him by. We heard the crunch of snowshoes before we met
a gal who was staying at the Zealand Hut making her way to Bond. At the spur trail to West Bond we dumped our packs and I tied my down coat around my waist and we scooted the half mile to the summit. From the summit we could see our friends making their way towards Bond. After a couple minutes we scooted back. We’d been on the trail just over five hours. We agreed not wearing our packs felt like taking a vacation. Our winter packs are much heavier than our summer packs. We both carry a lot of extra warm clothing and more” just in case” items. Before shouldering our packs again we decided to eat. Jeremy pulled out a single serving size apple pie and proved he could easily win a pie eating contest. I munched up some yummy oatmeal cookies that my mother had made for me. I put my orange inside my coat to warm it up so I could eat it on the way up Guyot. Jeremy is a Gatorade fan and I drink Powerade. I slowed to peel my orange and I should have stopped since I walked into a tree limb and scratched my face. You’d think I’d learn. Guyot is a windswept
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four or five hard packed inches of snow and ice. The snow was beat up rough from lots of hiker traffic to the hut. We passed a couple of cross country skiers who had struggled their way up the road and had given up trying to ski up the trail. When we reached the road we took off our snowshoes and walked the road. Our boots were quiet on the thin snow and ice and for the first time all day we were able to speak to one another as we went along. Chatting about the day and our future skiing plans made the dreaded road walk time fly by. My car was right where Charlie and I dropped it off the night before at the Zealand winter lot, parked near the sign that read “Don’t walk in ski tracks”. That’s good advice. Ten hours, a fast Bond Traverse in my book and my feet were only a little sore and I was really hungry. Have Fun.
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There are many more Middle East disasters from Western intervention in Libya (the country is now a chaotic gaggle of warlords and terrorist clans), Yemen once Obama’s poster child in the region, is torn asunder by rival Saudi and Iranian backed factions. Once close American relations with Israel are tragically frayed.
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a fringe minority, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the continued tolerance of these vandals, looters and terrorist wannabes on the ground by â&#x20AC;&#x153;mainstreamâ&#x20AC;? community organizers and politicians that gives them cover -- and power. Lee Stranahan, an independent journalist and blogger who covers protest movements for Breitbart, adds: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that Americans not be lulled into a false sense of security by such an oversimplification. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been proven that funders like (billionaire George) Soros and the Democrat party have paid protest organizers and some protesters, groups like the violent Black Bloc typically arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t motivated by money, but instead come to protests because of their anti-American ideology, base criminal desires
and thrill seeking.â&#x20AC;? Opponents of Presidentelect Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have accused him of â&#x20AC;&#x153;inspiring violenceâ&#x20AC;? and bringing out the worst in people. Wrong. The active and passive sponsors of leftwing political mayhem are the ones guilty of enabling it over the past quartercentury. Restoring peace and justice starts with restoring law and order. Either youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re against the rule of the mob or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with it.
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dent currently living on assignment in Brussels, Belgium. With her husband of 35 years, Vince, she and their three boys have lived and travelled extensively in and around various regions in the US and Europe, as well as some parts of the Orient and the Middle East. Given her North Eastern perspective, Dale has entertained many with her insights and stories from her experiences living and travelling abroad.
fee. This is helpful for without court dates assigned to plead your case, any appeals must be done in writing. Further, they must be written in the official language where the ticket was issued. This can be tricky in Belgium, since there are three official languages and ticket petitions are limited to three in a life-time. Many people argue, including many in the EU, that the use of traffic monitoring devices is purely a revenue making scheme and an invasion
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Roche Realty Group, Inc Reports Sales In Excess Of $161 Million For 2016
MEREDITH – Frank Roche, President of Roche Realty Group, Inc, with offices in Meredith & Laconia, has reported a record year in sales volume for the 12 months ending December 31, 2016. The firm produced a sales volume of $161,189,304, involving 584 transaction sides, resulting in an increase of 27% over 2015’s sales. “This figure represents the highest sales achievement in our company’s 25 year history,” Roche indicated, “We surpassed our 2004 sales volume of $131 million, which was the strongest year in New Hampshire’s history for real estate sales. I attribute this record setting year to our dedicated Real Estate Professionals and our hardworking Administrative & Marketing Staff. Their commitment to superior service day in and day out certainly made things happen. The company averaged $3.1 million in sales volume per week during 2016. The average selling price amounted to $276,009.” He continued “We invested a significant amount to improve our worldwide internet exposure. We have continually upgraded our website www.rocherealty.com, our
internet optimization and our marketing presence on approximately 80 national and international websites. In 2017, we will launch a new and improved state of the art website, which we have been working on for 2 years. Through our worldwide connections with luxuryrealestate.com, luxuryhomes.com and other portals, we have increased our market reach immensely. Rocherealty.com is
one of the most visited websites in the Lakes Region.” Since 1997, when statewide statistics started, Roche Realty Group, Inc has sold over $1.8 billion of New Hampshire properties, involving 6,799 transaction sides and has ranked in the top 10 real estate firms in the entire State of New Hampshire out of 2,285 firms statewide reporting sales during this 20 year period.
The company produced a strong showing in 2016 in waterfront sales on many of the lakes throughout the Lakes Region, likewise, the semi-retirement and second home markets also produced strong results fueled by a growing economy and low interest rates. Communities such as South Down Shores, Long Bay, Lake Houses at Christmas Island, Misty Harbor, Nature’s View, Samoset, Lakewood, Patrician Shores and the other water access communities showing excellent activity. Roche, a 40 year veteran of Lakes Region Real Estate commented; “I’m proud the company has continued to maintain a group of very knowledgeable and experienced Realtors®. We were also fortunate to have several younger associates join our firm who have had an exceptional year. I’m particularly proud that our firm has grown consistently on its own, unaffiliated with any national franchises. We always want to stay a local, family owned, independent firm. Today, we are one of the largest, volume wise, in the entire state of New Hampshire.”
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