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Robert Earl Keen Rides into Plymouth

First New Hampshire Sled Dog Club Organized Over 90 Years Ago in North Sandwich.) The first sled dog races in Laconia were in 1929 and 1930, sponsored by the New England Sled Dog Club which was in Wonalancet, New Hampshire and was formed in 1922. It became an international competition right from the start with competitors from Canada,

Germany, Finland as well as the United States. In 1938, the races ended due to the threat of World War II and it wasn’t until 1956 that sled dog racing came back to Laconia and was sponsored by the Belknap County Sportsman Club and in 1957 former members of the Laconia Sled Dog Club

formed the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club who have produced the World Championship Derby ever since. The following article originally appeared in the Winter 1952 edition of “White Mountain Echoes” and tells of the beginning of the New England Sled See sled on 19

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This weekend marks the 86th running of the Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby, Friday through Sunday, February 13-15th. (The Sandwich Sled Dog Race will also take place this weekend. Hosted by the Sandwich Sidehillers Winter Trail Club, will be held on Saturday, February 14th

This weekend the 86th Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby will take place. This race, a popular New Hampshire weirs times archive photo spectator event has seen mushers from around the world.

The Flying Monkey in Plymouth welcomes Robert Earl Keen to its stage on Friday, February 13th at 7:30 pm. Keen is known for his many hits and a career of exciting live shows, all earning him a reputation as one of the most highly regarded members of that Texas singer/songwriter gang. Some people take up a life of playing music with the goal of someday reaching a destination of fame and fortune; but from the get-go, Keen just wanted to write and sing his own songs, and to keep writing and singing them for as long as possible. In 2012, he was inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame along with the late, great Van Zandt and his old college buddy, Lyle Lovett. Fans are sure to experience a memorable evening when they attend his rare NH appearance. Tickets to Robert Earl Keen are $35, and $45 for premier seating. For more info call the box office at 603-536-2551 or www.flyingmonkeyNH.com.

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Winter Hopscotch: Jumping with Joy from Place to Place – Art Exhibit

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 Main Street, Rochester. The exhibit will feature the unorthodox and playful art of Ross Bachelder. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, or by appointment. 8121488

Thursday 12th Jo Radner – Storytelling Dinner

Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich. Dinner begins at 6:30pm, and the stories begin when dessert dishes have been cleared. $19.95pp. 2846219

Friends of the Meredith Library Book Sale

Meredith Public Library, Main Street, Meredith. 2:30-5:30pm. Most sales are by donations. Boxes of books are $15.

Heather Pierson

Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $15pp. BYOB. 527-0043

Don’t Change Your Husband – Silent Film Series

The Flying Monkey, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. 6:30pm. $10pp. 5362551 or www.flyingmonkeynh.com

Friday 13th Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 335-1992 or www. rochesteroperahouse.com

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Friends of the Meredith Library Book Sale

Meredith Public Library, Main Street, Meredith. 9am-4:30pm. Most sales are by donations. Boxes of books are $15.

Professor Harp Blues

Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $15pp. BYOB. 527-0043

PBVRS’s Annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner

Indian Head Resort, Lincoln. Keynote speaker will be Senator Kelly Ayotte. $50pp. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeanie Forrester at 279-1459 or jeanie@jeanieforrester. com

Saturday 14th Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market

67 East Main Street, Tilton. 10am2pm. Over 50 local farmers and producers in an indoor venue. Sampling, music, friends and fun! Handicap accessible. 496-1718 www. tiltonwinterfarmersmarket.com

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Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, 435 Union Ave, Laconia. 11am-Noon. Moving from a larger house to a smaller home can seem like an impossible challenge, especially for those who choose to go it alone. This seminar provides helpful tips and advice from senior move manager, Mariluz Flanders for anyone planning to downsize. Free and open to the public. 366-1400

Concord Food Co-op, 24 South Main Street, Concord. 11am-1pm. Local dietician/nutritionist, Traci Komorek will be on hand to answer your quick health and nutrition questions for free! Look for her in the Co-op aisles. First come, first served. 225-6840

Books & Puzzles Sale

First Church Congregational, UCC, 63 South Main Street. Rochester. 7-11am. 332-1121.

Gallery Show of New Original Paintings by Peter Ferber

The Art Place, 9 North Main Street, Wolfeboro. Unveiling at 9:30am, artist reception to follow. Show continues through Feb. 28th. Snow date is February 15th at 11am. 569-6159

Winter Festival

Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia. 11am-3pm. Bonfire, S’Mores, sledding, sleigh rides, face painting, crafts, story walk and more! $3/nonmembers, $10/families with 2 or more kids, free for members. 366-5695

Friends of the Meredith Library Book Sale

Meredith Public Library, Main Street, Meredith. 9am-1pm. Most sales are by

donations. Boxes of books are $15.

Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Trail

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. 10am-12pm. Participants can see the animals as they are led by a staff naturalist who will guide the walk and discuss how native animals are well adapted for winter in New Hampshire. Snowshoes are available at no extra cost, or attendees can bring their own. Reservations required. $8/members, $10/non-members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 968-7194

Graig Murphy, Carolyn Plummer and Will Noonan – Live Comedy

Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $15pp. BYOB. 527-0043

Squam Lakes Association’s Winterfest

Squam Lakes Association Resource Center, 534 Route 3, Holderness. 123pm. Sledding, cross-country skiing, winter golf, ice skating, pick-up pond hockey, bonfire and chili contest! Free and open to the public. 968-7336

Valentine’s Day Screening of “The Princess Bride”

Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. 7:30pm. 745-2141 or www. jeansplayhouse.com

Rebecca Rule At Effingham Historical Society Are you familiar with the cast of characters you are likely to meet? Have you perused the literature available on this quintessential rite of late winter/early spring? Are you ready for the dry brand of humour you are sure to encounter? If you answered no to any of these questions, then join us at the Effingham Historical Society’s main building at 1014 Province Lake Road (Route 153 South) in Center Effingham on Friday, February 20th at 7pm for a program designed to prepare you for town meeting in your town! Drawing on research undertaken for her book, “Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past, and the Future,” Rebecca Rule will regale you with stories of the rituals, traditions, and history of town meeting in the Granite State, including the perennial characters, literature, humour, and wisdom of this uniquely New England institution. This program, which is made possible by a Humanities To Go! grant from the NH Humanities Council, is free and open to the public. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period, refreshments, and the EHS monthly business meeting. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled for the next evening, Saturday, February 21st, at the at the same time (7pm) and location.

Valentine’s Day Dance

American Legion Post 33, 6 Plymouth Street, Meredith. Cocktail hour 6-8pm, followed by music from DJ Tim from 8pm-Midnight. Raffles and prizes all night. Open to the public. No cover charge.

Valentine’s Day Turkey Dinner

St. Charles Church Hall, 577 Central Ave, Dover. 4-6pm. $9/adults, $8/ seniors, $5/children. Take out meals available.

Sunday 15th VCA Riverside Animal Hospital Open House and Adoption Event

VCA Riverside, 201 North Main Street, Boscawen. 11am-2pm. In addition to having adoptable pets, VCA Riverside will be conducting behind-the-scenes tours of the hospital while sharing canine and feline best veterinary practices. Visit with animals, raffles, a “kissing” booth run by Barefoot Photography, scavenger hunt and more! 753-9834

Beethoven: A State of Wonder – Gregg Pauley

Taylor Community, Woodside Building, Union Ave, Laconia. 3pm. Pianist Gregg Pauley presents The Emperor’s Key, his fifth concert in the series a State of Wonder: The 32 Piano Sonatas of Beethoven. Free and open to the public. 366-1400

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Lakes Region Tea Party Meeting Wednesday, February 18- 7:00pm Moultonborough Public Library – All are welcome to come join us. A great debate has come up regarding Article V in the Constitution about a Convention of States for amending the Constitution. We will be hearing from both sides, whether New Hampshire should back such a convention or not. There will be ample time for questions and answers afterwards. We will be hearing from some of our local representatives, including Glenn Cordelli and anyone else who may have connections in the State House. There will also be another showing of the video on the Constitution. For more information, contact Peggy or Hal Graham at halpeg76@metrocast.net.

Cirque Ziva Brings At The Capitol Center For The Arts Golden Dragon Acrobats bring a spectacular family-friendly performances to the Capitol Center for the Arts on March 5 at 7pm with Cirque. Cirque Zíva, a technically innovative, beautiful new show from the artistic director of the Golden Dragon Acrobats, features a large, athletic cast and spectacular scenic and lighting elements. With superb artistic merit, high production values, and a solid commitment to cultural exchange, Cirque Zíva demonstrates why the Golden Dragon Acrobats have been recognized as the preeminent Chinese acrobatic company touring the United States. Tickets for Cirque Ziva March 5 at 7pm are available now by calling 603-225-1111, online at www.ccanh.com, and at the box office, located at 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets: $55 Gold Circle, $39 Orchestra/Mezzanine, & $29 Balcony.

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Nursing Homes To The Editor: Last Thursday, our Senator, Jeanie Forrester filed a late bill that would prevent Governor Hassan from taking money that was supposed to go to nursing homes, to be used in the deficit that Governor Hassan created by going on a spending spree when she was elected in her first term. The state of NH raised all the money it expected to raise with taxes and fees that it expected to raise. It is just the Governor spent more than what she was supposed to spendâ&#x20AC;Ś So the state of NH does not have a problem raising money, just a problem with how the Governor spends money. Well, now it is time to pay the piper and the Governor wants the nursing homes and our citizens in the nursing homes to pay. The people in the nursing homes need care and cannot speak up for themselves. They need our help. In the 2013 budget, it was specifically noted that the money to go to nursing homes actually had to go to nursing homes, and not for anything else. So the legislature creates a budget, and the Governor signs the budget and then ignores it. Sound familiar. So the legislature creates a budget and the President ignores the budget. Governor Hassan, do not take the money for nursing homes to spend on your

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HB 400 To The Editor: At no cost to the taxpayer, all elected officials can can receive a raise. There are two controlling statutes that have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;on-the-booksâ&#x20AC;? for many years. They have been cleverly hidden from the people and ignored by the corporate PTBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who justify their parasitic existence by such silence. Mandated Enforcement of these two statutes will save this state millions and give all elected an increase in their take home compensation,. This will benefit our economy and restore the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rule of Lawâ&#x20AC;? that has been lost by deception and the silence of the PTBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is FRAUD. Further the cost of the many accountants, now being paid to calculate what is unlawfully being taken from elected compensation, will no longer exist. This current expense to the people will be eliminated! The Federal statute is Title 29 USC 630 (f) â&#x20AC;&#x153;(f) The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;employeeâ&#x20AC;? means an individual employed by any employer except that the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;employeeâ&#x20AC;? shall not include any person elected to public office in any State or political subdivision of any State by the qualified voters thereof, or any person chosen by such officer to be on such

This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weirs Times and Touristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 newspaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper which are taken from Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic publication.

officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal staff, or an appointee on the policymaking level or an immediate adviser with respect to the exercise of the constitutional or legal powers of the office. The exemption set forth in the preceding sentence shall not include employees subject to the civil service laws of a State government, governmental agency, or political subdivision.â&#x20AC;? Knowledge of the fact that elected officials are NOT employes means that all of the unlawful accounting services, now being billed to the taxpayer to unlawfully remove the percentage of several Medicare, Social Security etc â&#x20AC;&#x153;deductionsâ&#x20AC;? now being taken out of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;compensationâ&#x20AC;? for elected officials will cease and this current accounting cost removed from future budgets, thus substantial savings. ! Further, the elected officials in the 235 cities, towns, and the ten counties as well as the 400 member legislature, 24 member Senate, 5 Councilors Secretary and Treasurer, etal will receive an automatic increase in their â&#x20AC;&#x153;take-homeâ&#x20AC;? compensation NO DEDUCTIONS can be taken from their compensation. They do NOT receive â&#x20AC;&#x153;wagesâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;salaryâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;payâ&#x20AC;?. Article 15, Part II defines it as â&#x20AC;&#x153;compensationâ&#x20AC;? for services rendered. It can be assumed the raise in take home will eventually be spent in the New Hampshire economy, thus growing our economy without See mail boat on 26

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Ice Fishing And Me

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Now that the ice fishing derby is finally over here in Central New Hampshire, I am no longer worried about expressing my trepidations. Many members of FATSO, my winter support group, have asked me to teach them about this sport in order to help get over their winter doldrums but it is one thing, I am sometimes ashamed to admit to the group, that I know nothing about. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that I have anything against the sport itself, if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you enjoy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not anything that I could ever get used to. I know a few folks who really enjoy ice fishing and when they express their often unbridled enthusiasm for it and then offer to take me out for a day of it, I will kindly refuse with an excuse that is starting to seem thin. After all, how can one person have to attend so many family wedding and funerals that always seem to occur on the second weekend in February? If I was to tell them the truth, the fact that spending a frigid day outside sitting near a hole in the ice, even in one of those fairly comfortable bob houses, really has no appeal to me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it would only encourage them to try even harder to get me out there and I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need them to try so hard. So, I find it safer to just

create another imaginary relative to make it easier for them. If they only knew, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure they would thank me. If I had grown up going ice fishing then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure I would be enjoying it today just as much as them. But I grew up on Long Island, New York where the thought of ice fishing was about as distant in our minds as the thought of eating a slice of pizza with a knife and a fork (something I have, I am ashamed to admit to old New York friends, succumbed to on occasion here after thirty yearsâ&#x20AC;Ś.the horror!!) There werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any large lakes near where I grew up but there were a few small ones. In the winter they would freeze up and we would ice skate on them and that was about it. If anyone went ice fishing, I never saw them and if I did, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure I would have kept far away from what would have been considered very strange behavior. Obviously, Ice fishing on Long Island wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a cultural tradition handed down from father to son like it is here in New Hampshire. I can only imagine a conversation between a Long Island father and his son about going ice fishing: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come with me, my brave son, we are going ice fishing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said we are going to spend this cold winter day sitting in a wooden house on a frozen lake trying to catch a fish.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What? Why?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because it will make a man of you my son.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Huh? Sure. You go ahead, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll catch up.â&#x20AC;? I can also picture a frozen lake on the North Shore of Long Island, loaded with Lexusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Mer-

cedes and BMWs. Some people would be spending their day working at adding on additions to their bobhouses to keep up with the one next to them (this would be a big business for contractors). Others would be walking from their car to the custom built fishing hole they had built for their child to see if he (or she) was learning anything from the ice fishing consultant they had hired for the day. (Not to worry, though, even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite get the hang of it they are guaranteed a prize at the fishing derby.) So , as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you have figured out by now, ice fishing was never in my blood and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something I will ever attempt. Still, people will keep on insisting I try it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon it will make a great story,â&#x20AC;? they insist with a devious grin. Still, no one will ever get me out on that ice. To wake up at 5am on a sub-zero winter morning, dress myself in layers of clothing and then drive my car onto something that is water nine months out of the year so I can sit inside a little house and wait for a stick to move will never appeal to me like it does to others. I can think of better ways to spend my days. I could be productive like spending the time cleaning the basement or painting the bathroom or raking the roof orâ&#x20AC;Ś.hmmmmâ&#x20AC;Ścome to think of it, maybe it would make for a great story after all. Brenanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Best of A F.O.O.L. in New Hampshireâ&#x20AC;? will be published in early spring 2015.

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The GOP’s Orrin Hatch Problem Did the 2014 midterms really happen? Less than three months after a red tide rolled over the country, the Senate Republican Rollover Cauby Michelle Malkin cus is back to Syndicated Columnist its default position in Washington, D.C.: Hands up, bow down. Last week, senior GOP supplicant Sen. Orrin Hatch announced that he will support the confirmation of President Obama’s attorney general nominee, Loretta Lynch. He praised her “qualifications” and decried the Justice Department’s previous leaders who “have facilitated executive abuses by this president rather than upholding the rule of law.” Guffaw. A Utah Republican, Hatch was one of the biggest, fattest facilitators of that lawlessness from the first days of the reign of Obama. Beltway amnesia among entrenched incumbents is a chronic disorder. “I like Barack Obama and want to help him if I can,” Hatch declared in January 2009, just weeks before the Senate voted on President Obama’s attorney general nominee, career corruptocrat Eric Holder. In the interest of “comity,” Hatch and 16 other Senate Republicans backed Holder, despite his long, sordid history of questionable ethics and national security-undermining politicking in the Clinton administration -- from the Marc Rich pardon scheme with former White House counsel Jack Quinn to the clemency deal for 16 members of the violent terrorist groups Fuerzas Armadas de Liberacion Nacional (FALN) and Los Macheteros, which the FBI had linked to more than

130 bombings and six murders. With the blessing of Senate Republican enablers, Holder went on to preside over the bloody malfeasance of the Fast and Furious scandal; the Gitmo jihad evacuations and recidivist release program; installment of far-left lawyers who had represented our worst enemies; and the establishment of a “culture of hostility” toward Justice Department employees committed to election integrity, immigration enforcement and equal treatment under the law. Now, Holder’s Senate GOP handmaidens are shocked and dismayed at the cesspool Holder is leaving behind. Their solution? Replacing him with a woman who explicitly championed and defended Obama’s executive power grabs on illegal immigration, crusaded for the manufactured “right” of illegal aliens to work in the U.S., and refused to answer GOP Sen. Ted Cruz’s questions last week about whether any limits on a president’s executive discretion to choose or ignore laws (Tax law? Labor law? Environmental law?) exist at all. Beltway Republican poseurs claimed a victory for the right after the 2014 midterms. But conservatives knew the crusty barnacles who habitually use and abuse grassroots voters would immediately revert to form. Or rather: formlessness. Let’s face it: Seven-term incumbent Hatch embodies everything that’s wrong with the GOP brand. He’s a mascot for the Big Government Republican parade and masquerade of career politicians who stand for nothing and roll over for everything. In addition to supporting Holder and now Lynch, Hatch embraced tax cheat Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and the TARP bailout, See malkin on 22

Because Government Does NOT Hold the Answers! It is no secret to anyone that government is too large. Not only does bloated government grow the taxes, fees, and permits paid by Jane Cormier by our citizenry, Hooksett, NH. government intervention steals away our private NATURAL rights as set forth in our state and federal Constitutions. The best government is the smallest government. And the government closest to the people should protect regional and local interests. LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS BY FAR THE BEST SOLUTION TO PROGRESSIVISM. Our Founding Fathers understood the importance of limiting the power of the federal government. Our federal government has grown well beyond the boundaries of our founding documents. We have set forth the cycle of writing laws to “solve” problems, passing voluminous

and sometimes corrupt legislation, with the result of taxing our citizens to death in order to pay for these “solutions”. This is Progressivism 101. Hence, we find ourselves today with no real solutions, an 18+ trillion dollar debt, and our entitlement systems being totally overextended. As of the writing of this article, there is a $56,516 personal debt and a $146,378 family federal debt to be paid. Yet, Progressives believe SPENDING is the only way to solve problems. Spending IS the problem. So what CAN we do? We need local folks like YOU to pick up the ball and get into the game. We need YOU sitting in the seats of our local government. Selectmen, budget committees, school boards, and planning boards– these are important positions. CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATIVES who understand the doctrine of states’ rights need to stand up and serve their communities. We cannot turn the See cormier on 22

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Global Freedom Recedes, Rights Under Attack UNITED NATIONS - There’s

been a disturbing decline in global freedoms over the past year with a clear erosion of poby John J. Metzler litical rights Syndicated Columnist for the ninth consecutive year. These are among the dire findings of the Freedom House report which rates rights and freedoms in 195 countries around the world. The report underscores that, after the higher water-mark of liberties a decade ago, world events have taken a turn for the worse with a corresponding crackdown on rights and freedoms. In its annual overview, “Freedom in the World 2015: Discarding Democracy; Return to the Iron Fist,” Freedom House, the respected human rights monitor, paints a complex picture of the status and sustainability of civil, political and human rights. During 2014, for example, nearly double the number of countries, 61, saw declines in freedoms while 33 experienced advances. Freedom House uses a complex methodology in which states are rated for political rights and civil liberties with 1 being the most free and 7 the least free. Viewing 195 countries, the survey says that 89 countries are Free representing 45 percent

of the world; 55 states are Partly Free representing 28 percent, while 51 countries are Not Free comprising 26 percent. The USA, Canada along with Western Europe are Free, Mexico, Indonesia and Kenya fall into the Partly Free category, while China, Iran and Russia fit into the Not Free designation. Ratings for the Middle East and North African region remain the worst in the world, sadly with obvious reasons. Algeria, Libya and Iraq are clearly in the Not Free category while Israel presents the other side of the spectrum as Free. Importantly Tunisia has earned a place in the Free category as well, a rare example of positive political developments in North Africa. Turkey presents a troubling case as we see the country’s rating slipping lower into the Party Free group as the creeping Islamic-lite authoritarianism of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government becomes more powerful. In the same region, political rights have suffered in both Bosnia and Macedonia, both countries of former Yugoslavia, rated as Partly Free. Yet, nearby Croatia and Slovenia proudly belong to the Free category. Both East and Southeast Asia present a mixed bag in terms of rights and freedoms. While Mainland China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma/ Myanmar fit firmly into the Not

Free category so too now does Thailand. Both Singapore and Malaysia fall into Partly free category. Japan, South Korea and the Republic of China on Taiwan are proudly part of the Free countries. Africa covers a wide swath of the spectrum. Here we see the depths of political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Zim-

babwe. Partly Free states include Mali, Nigeria and Zambia. Free countries are few, with Botswana being joined by Namibia, Ghana and South Africa. Yet, viewing the practical effects of dictatorship, we see that Zimbabwe’s longtime dictator Robert Mugabe has burnished his credentials by just being See Metzler on 30

Stormy Weather and Politics It was refreshing to see meteorologists apologize for their dire -- and wrong -- predictions of an unprecedented snow storm that by Thomas Sowell they had said Syndicated Columnist would devastate the northeast. It was a big storm, but the northeast has seen lots of big snow storms before and will probably see lots of big snow storms again. That’s called winter. Unfortunately, we are not likely to hear any similar apologies from those who have been promoting “global warming” hysteria for years, in defiance of data that fail to fit their climate models. What is at issue is not whether there is “climate change” -- which nobody has ever denied -- but whether the specific predictions of the “global warming” crowd as to the direction and magnitude of worldwide temperature changes are holding up over the years. The ultimate test of any theoretical model is not how loudly it is proclaimed but how well it fits the facts. Climate models that have an unimpressive record of fitting the facts of the past or the present are hardly a reason for us to rely on them for the future. Putting together a successful model -- of anything -- is a lot more complicated than identifying which factors affect which outcomes. When many factors are involved, which is common, the challenge is to determine precisely how those factors in-

teract with each other. That is a lot easier said than done when it comes to climate. Everyone can agree, for example, that the heat of the sunlight is greater in the tropics than in the temperate zones or near the poles. But, the highest temperatures ever recorded in Asia, Africa, North America or South America were all recorded outside -- repeat, OUTSIDE -the tropics. No part of Europe is in the tropics, but record temperatures in European cities like Athens and Seville have been higher than the highest temperatures ever recorded in cities virtually right on the equator, such as Singapore in Asia or Nairobi in Africa. None of this disproves the scientific fact that sunlight is hotter in the tropics. But it does indicate that there are other factors which go into temperatures on earth. It is not only the heat of the sunlight, but its duration, that determines how much heat builds up. The sun shines on the equator about 12 hours a day all year long. But, in the temperate zones, the sun shines more hours during the summer -- almost 15 hours a day at the latitude of Seville or Athens. It is also not just a question of how much sunlight there is falling on the planet but also a question of how much of that sunlight is blocked by clouds and reflected back out into space. At any given time, about half the earth is shielded by clouds, but cloudiness varies greatly from place to place and from time to time. See Sowell on 26

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In looking ahead into 2015, one has to be optimistic. After all, the winter has not been that bad, so far and fuel prices are down. Gas prices are getting back to a reasonable level and hopefully, we will ALL have a few more dollars in our pockets this year. We’ll see what happens. I’m optimistic with regards to what the fishing season will bring. Since a good portion of the cold water fishing never developed this past fall, I am anticipating that spring fishing shall be quite rewarding. I’d like to believe that there shall be some very nice salmon for the taking. Time will tell. In the interim, now that the holidays are over, I’ve been turning my attention to my first love…… charter fishing! During the last three months, I had to replace my desktop computer & update a lot of my files. Consequently, I spent some time updating my spring flyers, which are now all printed out and in envelopes ready to go. I also printed out my photos from last season and included them in the mailings to last years clients. There are always some memorable photos among them and I know they appreciate them, especially if they forgot to bring a camera along on the charter. In the middle of last season I had to replace my Lowrance unit and

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Peter Ferber Winter Art Show At Art Place In Wolfeboro On Saturday, February 14, The Art Place in downtown Wolfeboro will hold its semi-annual Peter Ferber Gallery Show featuring local well-known artist Peter Ferber’s collection of new original paintings. The unveiling and artist’s reception will commence at 9:30 a.m. and all are welcome to attend and meet the artist.. In describing the subject matter and feelings that Peter Ferber has for the new collection of original artwork for his upcoming show, Peter states, “The pieces in this show illustrate the effect of color. Many of the paintings present the richness of deep saturated color schemes. Sunsets, cottage interiors, and moonlit subjects are built up with layers that give depth to the shadows and intensity to an evening sky. By contrast, white predominates in other images, which is effective when it sets off small areas

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that need to be considered in portraying a subject. In two cases in this show, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done the exact same subject in different ways. Most strikingly in a simple scene of a dock with a single adirondack chair. One version is entirely whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;all made of cut paper. The second is a moonlit version in acrylic, where deep blues predominate. Another pair is part of my â&#x20AC;&#x153;white on whiteâ&#x20AC;? seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;white clapboard buildings in the snow. After completing the first painting, I could see a way of conveying it with even less paint. I was so intrigued with the image in my mind, that I had to put it down on paper And I think side by side it provides the observer with some insight into a painterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thinking. As before, all the paintings draw from the wonderful New Hampshire landscape, with most related to the lakes. There are a few more boats featured in this collection, including one of racing runabouts. And the old Mt Washington makes an appearance. There are also more smaller pieces, which those with limited wall space might enjoy! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always interesting for me to see what ends up appearing as I work on these shows. Despite the

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planning, there are always many pleasant surprisesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; this time especially. I hope the visitors that come by will find the same.â&#x20AC;? Barbara Gibbs, owner of The Art Place comments on Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter and I usually go over his ideas for paintings about three months before he begins to paint for the show. We agree that it is better for Peter to paint what he feels, not to dictate or make limitations on him. Peter works best this way, as he is able to create, imagine, and be inspired. That is exactly what I get from this show and the paintings I have seen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inspiration. Peter is inspired by the beauty around him, whether it be a tipped over row boat, a shed, or an evening moonlit scene of a boat gliding gracefully into its boathouseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;these paintings all germinate from a seed of an idea, an inspiration, then paint put to paper masterfully, thus creating a beautiful work of art. Even though Peter usually shows me 16 to 20 ideas that he has for paintings, there are always some paintings that are totally spontaneousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ones that inspire and entice him. This time, out of about 14 paintings that he will do for the February 14th show,

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from within. Inspiration is a great creator. His illustrations have appeared in national magazines, including Yankee, Antiques and Connoisseur, and a number of books including a retrospective of the poetry and prose of Doris Peel, entitled Journey to a New Day, and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book written by his wife, Jeannie Ferber, entitled The Tails of Quince and Flute in Semer Wood. The artwork will continue to be displayed through February 28 or as long as available. The Art Place is the exclusive gallery for Peter Ferberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original artwork, and produces many of his limited edition prints. The Art Place is located at 9 North Main Street, downtown Wolfeboro, NH and is open year round and daily all summer. For more information, call 603 569-6159. or toll free 866 569-6159.

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Simple, Free Nesting Ideas by Steve White Contributing Writer

Your backyard birds have two things in mind this spring season. The first is establishing nesting territories. The second is choosing a mate. I will leave the mate choosing to the birds, let them have their fun. The nesting territories, however, are an area where humans can lend a hand. A successful nesting season is critical for each wild bird species to achieve. The lifespan of an average songbird in your backyard is 4-6 years. The mortality rate for newborns is about 60%. You can help your birds survive each egg-laying season by performing some simple steps. Keep pets in human control during the spring seasons. This can be accomplished using dog-runners, leashes or outdoor pens. Cats should remain indoors during this crucial time, as well. Use the broken tree limbs and branches from the winter season to create an impenetrable shelter for ground-nesting birds, such as cardinals. A brush pile on one corner of your property that measures 6 feet in diameter and 5 feet high provides an excellent advantage in keeping predators away from protected wild bird nests. Adult birds love to have their babies hatch into a soft, comfortable nest. The adults will continue to shelter hatchlings with their warm bodies well into the fledgling stage. They could also use a soft cushion to sit on. Nests made of branches and twigs can

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9,183

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LIKE NEW

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5,491

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12,781

7,821 HATCH

PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #15082HA

PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #15174HB

8,513 TUCSON GLS 9,117 8,513 2005 $HYUNDAI AM/FM/CD Stk. #H1011A

Stk. #H961A

9,117

A/C, PW, PL, CD

9,183

10,838

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7 PASS.

Red, 156K, Auto, Alloys, Keyless Entry, A/C, PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #H1039

370 ROUTE 370 108 ROUTE 108

Blue, 86K, Auto, A/C, Keyless Entry, PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #15082HA

12,781$

$ 10,838 7,187 2007 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE PW, PL, HTD Seats Stk. #15142HA

PW, PL, HTD Seats Stk. #15142HA

ONE OWNER

AWD

7,187

2007 SONATA FE LTD

Blue, 96K, Auto, Alloys, Leather, HTD Seats, A/C, PW, PL, CD Stk. #N14778A

AWD

SOMERSWORTH HYUNDAI To The Valued Customer Somersworth Valued Customer Order Of Somersworth

6 IN K S TO C

Silver, 88K, Auto, Alloys, A/C, PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #H961A

11 IN S T O C K

13 IN K S TO C

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PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #15174HB

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AWD

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7,187

Additional Savings Voucher VOUCHER VALID ONLY ON AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE February 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17, 2015

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White, 125K, Auto,

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$ $ $ 9,11700/100 8,513DOLLARS 10,838 $1,000 DOLLARS & 00/100 $1,000 & To The Order Of

10,702 SOMERSWORTH 5,491HYUNDAI 7,821VOUCHER VOUCHER 8,712 HYUNDAI SOMERSWORTH VALID ONLY ON VALID ONLY ON SMOOTH RIDE

2009 DODGE GR. CARAVAN SXT 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA NH 2.5S 03878 ONE SOMERSWORTH, SOMERSWORTH, NH 03878 SMOOTH RIDE Green, 87K, Auto, A/C, Cruise, PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Stk. #H1011A

8,712

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

14,834 $

Gray, 3K, Auto, PW, PL, A/C, Cruise, Aux Input Stk. #P9808

Gray, 81K, Auto, Cruise, PW, PL, A/C, AM/FM/CD Stk. #14469HA

2014 NISSAN VERSA 1.6 SV

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2012 TOYOTA COROLLA S

15,336 $

ONE OWNER

HYBRID Silver, 3K, Auto, A/C, Blue, 42K, Auto, Alloys, Black, 64K, Auto, Green, 52K, Auto, 2007 SONATA FE LTD SONATA FEKeyless LTDEntry, 2009 SXT 2009 DODGE CARAVAN SXT GR. CARAVAN 2008Entry, NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S2007 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S SMOOTH 2007 INFINITY 2007 INFINITY G35X Keyless Alloys,GR. Keyless Entry, DODGE Keyless Entry, A/C, G35X ONE Alloys, ONE A/C, SMOOTH RIDE RIDE AWD AWD AWD OWNER A/C, PW, OWNER Green, 87K, Auto, Green, 87K, Auto, Gray, 166K, Auto, CD Auto, Silver, 88K, Auto, Blue, 96K, Auto, Alloys, Silver,PL,88K, Blue, Alloys, PW, PL, AM/FM/CD PW, PL,A/C AM/FM/CD Gray, 166K, Auto, A/C PW,96K, PL, Auto, AM/FM/CD Alloys, A/C, PW, PL, A/C, Cruise, PW, PL, Sunroof, A/C, Leather, Alloys, A/C, PW, PL, Stk. #H1002 A/C, Cruise, PW, PL, Sunroof, A/C, Leather, HTD Seats, Leather, HTD Seats, Stk. #14451HE Stk. Leather, #15172HA Stk. #14112HB AM/FM/CD AM/FM/CD

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$ 10,702SANTA FE SE $ 5,491 10,7022011 HYUNDAI AWD

TWO OR MORE AT THIS PRICE. MODEL #23214

12,794

11,479

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22,322

12,794

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9,198

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THREE OR MORE AT THIS PRICE. MODEL #11155

12,794

DODGE CALBIBER SXT $ 14,834 15,3362012$15,336

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LIKE NEW Gray, 14K, Auto, Alloys, Cruise, PW, PL, A/C, AM/FM/CD LOADED Stk. #H975

NEW 2015 FRONTIER SV K/C 4X4

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2007 HYUNDAI AZERA GLS

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13,877

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ONE OWNER

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19 IN K S TO C

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7,371

4X4

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187

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FIVE OR MORE AT THIS PRICE. MODEL #31415

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14,515

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20,477

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Gray,NEW 42K, Auto,

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Black, 116K, Auto, ABS, PW, PL, Alloys, PW, PL, AM/FM/CD Spoiler, Leather Stk. #N15377A Stk. #N14923A

HEATED NEW SEATS

$13,995

13,995

White, 49K, Auto, Alloys, Fog Lights, Bluetooth, Aux Input Stk. #N15171G

ECONOMY White, 49K, Auto, Red, 6K, Auto, Alloys, Fog Lights, PW, PL, Bluetooth, Bluetooth, Aux Input Cruise, Aux Input Stk. #N15171G

ECONOMY Gold, 55K, Auto, SPACIOUS PW, PL, A/C, AM/FM/CD Stk. #N14920A

Gold, 55K, Auto, Gray, 39K, Auto, PW, PL, A/C, AM/FM/CDCruise, PW, PL, AB5, VDC, CVT Stk. #N14920A

DVD

Black, 15K, Auto, Eco-Mode, ABS, Alloys, 6-Airbags, PW, PL Stk. #P9888A

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DVD PLAYER EXCELLENT Red, 65K, Auto, ECONOMY Alloys, Cruise, ABS, 6 Airbags Stk. #N1567A

PLAYER 2010 NISSANBlue, VERSA 96K, Auto, HB SL

39,926 $$ 39,926

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10,809

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11,345

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2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER SL AWD

GREAT

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2013 NISSAN ARMADA LE 4X4

$ 9,675 9,675 6,845 12,918 4,753 2013 NISSAN 4X4 HYUNDAI SANTE 2007 HYUNDAI 2011LTCHEVY CRUZE LT LE 4X4 ARMADA LE 2007 FE LIMITED AWDSANTE FE LIMITED AWD 2011 CHEVY CRUZE 20122.0 NISSAN 2012 NISSAN SENTRA SR SENTRA 2.0 SR2013 NISSAN ARMADA $

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9,675

10,459

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2013 NISSAN ARMADA LE 4X4

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2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE LIMITED AWD

18,108

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10,809

13,382

BED PKG Black, 46K, Auto, Alloys, Roofrails, Steprails, HTD Leather Black, Alloys, Stk.Auto, #P9872WR

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S AWD $ $ 20,1202013 NISSAN ROGUE 20,477 20,477

Red, 30K, Alloys, SAT Radio, PW, PL, Push Button Start Stk. #N15116A

$ CREW CAB LE 4X4 31,995 $ 31,995 20,366 $ 20,3662010 NISSAN FRONTIER

Alloys, Fog Lights, Cruise, Spoiler Stk. #N14819A

2006 HONDA ACCORD LX $

20,120

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SPECIAL EDITION

19,082

Red, 30K, Alloys, SAT Radio, PW, PL, Push Button Start 25K, Auto, Stk.Black, #N15116A

Black, 8K, Auto, Alloys, Leather, TURBO Roof, CD, PW, PL AWD Stk. #N15246A

2013 NISSAN $ $ JUKE SL AWD

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28,845 28,845

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PW, PL, Cruise, Cruise, Bluetooth, Fog Lights, XM, Bluetooth, Alloys, Airbags Aux Input, Aux Input, B/U Camera 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV 4X4 2011 SE TOYOTA CAMRY SE 2012 HYUNDAI SANTE FE LIMITED AWDABS 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV 64X4 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY 2012 HYUNDAI SANTE FE LIMITED AWD Prem. Audio, Leather 2013 NISSAN SL AWD 2013 NISSAN SL AWDPATHFINDER DUAL DUAL TOW PATHFINDER TOW MOONROOF MOONROOF MOONROOF DVD PLAYERS DVD PLAYERS PACKAGE PACKAGE Stk. #N14519B MOONROOF Gray, 36K, Auto, Bronze, 32K, Auto, Stk. #P9882 Gray, 36K, Auto, Stk. #N15151B Bronze, 32K, Auto, Black, 23K, Alloys, Stk. #P9985WR Black, 23K, Alloys, Gray, 64K, Auto, Gray, 64K, Auto,

12,602

18,421

$ PRIUS II $ 2011 TOYOTA

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20,477

17,8852013 NISSAN PATHFINDER 26,892 SL AWD 26,892 Bedliner, Steprails Stk. #P9982WR

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20,120

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18,108

12,602

Alloys, Foglights, Roofrails HYBRID Stk. #P9859A

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18,847

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18,847

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15,955

12,263

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28,845

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10,459

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6,845

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2010 NISSAN CREW CAB LE 4X4 TOYOTA 2011IITOYOTA PRIUS II 2014 SUBARU 2014 SUBARU AWD CREW CAB LEFRONTIER 4X4 2011 FORESTER AWD FORESTER 2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK AWD2010 NISSAN 2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK AWD 2.0 FRONTIER 2.0 UTILITY PRIUS Stk. #P9998 UTILITY LIKEStk. #N1567A Stk. #NH778A Stk. #N14243A HYBRID HYBRID PREMIUM PREMIUM Gray, 34K, Auto, Gray, 34K, Auto, Alloys, Roof Rails, Alloys, Roof Rails, 6-DISC Bluetooth, AWD Bluetooth, AWD CHANGER Gold, Auto, AES, Stk. #N15283A Stk. #N15283A

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Dog Club. We thought you would enjoy it. We would also suggest that you make an effort to watch the sled dog races if you are looking for some great entertainment for the weekend. It is a real part of New England living and shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be missed. Everybody Stops To Watch Friendly Sled Dogs by Eve B. Seeley -1952 When a dog team appears on our North Country roads, everybody stops to watch. At winter carnivals in towns and cities of the White Mountain area, sled dog races and exhibitions are among the most popular features, and sometimes the picturesque canines steal the show. Spectators watching the teams line up at the starting point are usually surprised to see the wagging tails and friendly faces of the dogs instead of growls and fights. Drivers and dogs alike enjoy racing.

A scene from the 1968 Laconia Championship Sled Dog Derby. Years ago, when dog teams raced, there was much confusion. Drivers used whips, and there was apt to be fighting among the dogs. The majority of drivers, however, protested against cruel treatment of the animals. The organization of the New England Sled Dog Club made pos-

sible the passage of rules to bar from competition in their races any driver who treated dogs in an inhumane fashion. In 1922, inspired by Kate Sleeper Walden, (who with her husband, Arthur Walden of Yukon and Antarctic fame, owned Wonalancet Farm at Wonalancet, N. H.) the

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club was organized. A group of men and women, guests of the Waldens that Winter, chartered the club and gave very careful consideration to rules for racing and every angle pertaining to the welfare of the dogs. This dog club has every reason to be proud of its record down through the years;

it still takes healthful entertainment and recreation to all parts of New England where and when snow conditions permit. And it insists on good sportsmanship among the participants of all of its races. On one occasion it was instrumental in stopping an international race because of harsh treatment of their dogs by entrants from distant points. The Brown Company of Berlin, N. H., arranged the first international race, due to interest aroused by the Waldens. Two Canadian and two American teams participated, and the win was conceded to Arthur Walden who drove a team of sons and daughters of his lead dog, Chinook. Paramount and Pathe newsreel men were present to cover the event as well as Associated Press reporters and those from Boston and other city newspapers. Overnight the name of Chinook spread across the country. Towns and cities from all points of See sled on 20

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a spectator at the upcoming Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby, you may notice two types of creatures at the event - some have four legs and a harness, while the others sport two legs, a radio and an antenna, two or three poking from their jackets. Rest assured knowing your safety, that of the dogs and that of all others is being handled by a group of highly skilled

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roads where the dog teams cross at full speed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Radio communication is critical at certain spots along the courses because the dog teams are moving so fast that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough time to safely stop traffic when the dogs come shooting around a blind corner,â&#x20AC;? said Cliff Dickinson, CNHARCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team leader for the sled dog races.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The radio operators provide safety communications for the event organizers, and become force multipliers for the local police, EMS and the Community Emergency Response Team across all three days of the event,â&#x20AC;? stated Carter. Public service events like this allow the radio operators to hone their skills in challenging outdoor conditions so when all else fails, such as a major storm, terrorist attack or natural disaster, the radio operators can help the community get back on their feet as fast as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our members love doing the dog races. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost track of how many Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked. We turn it into an outdoor party as sometimes weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re referred to as a food club that dabbles in radio,â&#x20AC;? said Lee Hillsgrove, Sr., CNHARCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vicepresident. The sled dog race public service event is the first one of CNHARCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busy season. From February until October, usually See Radio Club on 22

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self routinely hike, bike, canoe and do outdoor radio talking with people all over the world using small radios not much bigger than two decks of playing cards. It’s a deeply rewarding hobby, especially when we can donate time to the public and be around energetic competitors such as the frisky dogs,” mentioned Carter in passing. If you want to discover more about all that you can do with amateur radio, stop by the CNHARC tent at

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lavished praise on Joe Biden’s manhood and spoke kindly of Obamacare implementer Kathleen Sebelius upon her departure. In case you’d forgotten, Hatch co-sponsored the $6 billion national service boondoggle and dedicated it to his good friend Teddy Kennedy, with whom he also joined hands to create the ever-expanding SCHIP entitlement. That program is now an $8-billion-a-year entitlement and growing. At a time when Obama’s executive amnesty measures are wreaking havoc on the border, public schools, public safety and the American workforce, don’t forget: Hatch was an original sponsor of the openborders DREAM Act illegal alien student bailout and voted to fully fund the Obama amnesty during the lame-duck session. Hatch was joined by GOP Sens. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina in announcing support for Lynch last

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Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave, Laconia. 6:30pm. Dan Shroeder, a volunteer at Wolfeboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wright Museum discusses the history behind the contents of the WWII Traveling Trunk Show. 5245600 to reserve a seat.

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But wait there’s more wedding fun! For the nonskiing & snowboarding friends we did it all over again in front of the fireplace at the Snowflake Inn followed by a dinner at the Shannon Door in Jackson. Before moving down to Jackson, Charlie and I decided to pass the time by skinning up the Polecat Trail and then stomping our way up to the actual summit of Wildcat D (#37 on the White Mountain 4,000-footer list). Wildcat’s Polecat Trail is a popular route for winter hikers/ snowshoes/skiers to make their way up to the Wildcat Ridge. The Polecat Trail length is 2.75 miles and is the longest summit to base novice trail in New Hampshire. When we had arrived that morning we met two men gearing up and planning to snowshoe the entire ridge. The mountain requires the purchase of an uphill pass ($10) if you haven’t purchased a lift ticket. We easily kept warm as we made strides up the mountain while the wind and snow whipped our faces. We were even taunted by the wedding party as they schussed past us. A few curious skiers stopped to ask us what we were doing. “Going up and coming back down” answered Charlie before he further explained how the climbing skins on his skis kept him from slipping. We clicked off our skis behind the Ski Patrol hut and floundered through

the deep powder drifts of snow as we made our way up the short steep section of the Wildcat Ridge Trail to reach the high point and the observation tower. We were still in a snow cloud and we were not able to see Wildcat’s award winning scenic vista of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range (on Wildcat’s trail map there is a view guide of the mountains). There was barely a trace of the windblown snowshoe tracks that the men had made a few hours earlier. On the windswept tower platform we put on all the extra clothes we carried in our packs to try to keep warm for the trip back. The trip down the trail to where we left our skis was easy sliding fun. We clicked back into our skis and pushed off. I didn’t go anywhere. We’d both forgotten to take off our climbing skins! Now that was funny. Valentine’s Day Fun Saturday is Valentine’s Day and there is fun to be found on the trails! For single skiers and snowboarders go to Black Mountain in Jackson (celebrating its 80th year) where they will be hosting their 8 th annual Chairlift Speed Dating Event. Ride the “lift of love” a double chairlift ride with another single and perhaps you’ll meet the person of your dreams. If not head back to the lift line and give it another go! Wildcat will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a torchlight parade. Bretton Woods Nordic Center is offering a self-

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The Mediterranean region is famous for its cloudless summer days. The annual hours of sunlight in Athens is nearly double that in London -and in Alexandria, Egypt, there are more than twice as many annual hours of sunlight as in London. How surprised should we be that cities around the Mediterranean -- Alexandria, Seville, and Tripoli -- have had temperatures of 110 degrees or more, while many

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tropical cities have not? Clouds and rain are common in the tropics. American cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas often hit summer temperatures of 110 degrees or more, because they are located where there are not nearly as many clouds during the summer as are common in most other places, including most places in the tropics. The highest temperatures on earth have been reached in Death Valley, California,

for the same reason, even though it is not in the tropics. Putting clouds into climate models is not simple, because the more the temperature rises, the more water evaporates, creating more clouds that reflect more sunlight back out into space. Such facts are well known, but reducing them to a specific and reliable formula that will predict global temperatures is something else. Meteorology has many

facts and many scientific principles but, at this stage of its development, weather forecasts just a week ahead are still iffy. Why then should we let ourselves be stampeded into crippling the American economy with unending restrictions created by bureaucrats who pay no price for being wrong? Certainly neither China nor India will do that, and the amount of greenhouse gasses they put into the air will over-

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elected to the prestigious post as the Chairman of the African Union. In Latin America the growth of freedom has been impressive with Cuba being the only country listed as Not Free, while a number of others such as Bolivia and Venezuela are Partly Free. Overall by region in North and South America, 71 percent of the population is Free, as are 86 percent of the Europeans. The numbers cascade with only 12 percent of sub-Saharan African population being Free. In Asia the news is better with 38 percent of the population free. But even famously democratic places like Hong Kong have seen a reversal as Beijing tightens the political noose on this freewheeling Special Administrative Region of China. grasso from 11

a few calls asking me â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereâ&#x20AC;? I purchased the barbless hooks. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy! I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy them that way, all I do is pinch down the barb with a pair of needle nosed pliers. Simple. Once the boat is unwrapped, all I need to do is scrub it down & apply a good coat of wax and it should be ready to go. It usually takes me a couple of days to get it all cleaned up, to my satisfaction, and all of the gear installed for spring. With any luck at all, I can accomplish this during the last part of March and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready to go as soon as ice is out. I do have a steelhead trip, on the Salmon River in NY, planned for the last few days in March, but that shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a problem. I usually go the end of February, but this year my son, Tony, will be going along and late March â&#x20AC;&#x201C; early April is a much more productive time out there. Actually, later in April is even better, but that would cut into my season here and is out of the question. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really looking forward to this trip for a

Freedom House lists a special category; Worst of the Worst. These countries include not surprisingly North Korea but also Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia and Syria and Turkmenistan. Surprised? The world is threatened by the rising tide of intolerance and by the return of repression. With the global perception of a weaker USA, the international scene continues to witness expanding strife, the rise of radicalism and the return of dictatorships. John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Divided Dynamism The Diplomacy of Separated Nations; Germany, Korea, China (2014).

number of reasons. First off Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to spend a bit of quality time with my son. Secondly, I love drift fishing for steelhead and finally, last but not least, it will give me the chance to socialize with some GREAT friends out there. Spring flyers will be in the mail before Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and we will be booking charters to begin on or about April 22nd (depends on Mother Nature). We already have a number of days booked now. School vacation (end of April) is a popular time for dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to bring their youngsters out. The action is usually pretty hot by then. If you have this in mind, I would suggest setting something up sometime in the next month as these days book up fast. You can reach us on a land line (603) 366-4115 [evenings], cell (603) 455-1020 or via email: drhook1@myfairpoint.net Have a GREAT day, Capt Peteâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś

THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, February 12, 2015

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by Parker & Hart

The Winklman Aeffect

by John Whitlock

THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, February 12, 2015

Silent Movies At The Flying Monkey

Comedy, drama, romance and adventure all return to the big screen in the Flying Monkey’s 2015 Silent Film Series. Buster Keaton, Clara Bow, Harold Lloyd, Gloria Swanson, and Rin Tin Tin will be among stars showcased in coming months. Accompanist Jeff Rapsis, will create live music for each of the screenings which will take place on Thursdays The Flying Monkey originally opened as a silent film moviehouse in the 1920s, and showed first-run Hollywood films to generations of area residents until closing several years ago. The theater has since been renovated by Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man restaurants, who created a performance space that hosts a wide range of music acts. The Flying Monkey’s Silent Film Series include: March 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m.: ‘Tarzan and the Golden Lion’ (1927). You won’t hear his iconic yell, but everything else about the Tarzan legend is present in this rip-roaring action • Thursday, April 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m.: ‘The Three Ages’ (1923) starring Buster Keaton. Keaton’s first feature-length comedy interweaves tales of romance from three epochs: the Stone Age, the Roman Empire, and “Modern Times,” meaning 1920s California.

• Thursday, May 14, 2015, 6:30 p.m.: ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ (1922) starring John Gilbert. The original screen adaptation of the Andre Dumas swashbuckler about a man unjustly imprisoned who later seeks revenge. • Thursday, June 11, 2015, 6:30 p.m.: ‘Wings’ (1927) starring Clara Bow, Buddy Rogers, Richard Arlen. Just in time for Flag Day! Epic saga of American flyboys in World War I. • Thursday, July 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m.: ‘A Dog Double Feature’ spotlighting silentera canine stars Peter the Great and Rin Tin Tin. In ‘The Sign of the Claw’ (1926), a police dog helps solve a crime wave. ‘The Night Cry’ (1926) finds iconic dog superstar Rin Tin Tin accused of killing sheep. Can he find the real bandit and clear his name? • Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, 6:30 p.m.: ‘Grandma’s Boy’ (1922) starring Harold Lloyd. A cowardly young man must learn to conquer his fears before dealing with a larger menace to his community. The Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center is located at 39 South Main St., Plymouth, N.H. For more info, call the box office at (603) 536-2551 or visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com. For more info on the music, visit www.jeffrapsis.com.

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