04/04/2024 Weirs Times

Camp Constitution Ladies Spring Fling

Camp Constitution Ladies’ Fourth Annual “Spring Fling” will be held at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, Alton Bay, NH altonbay.org from Friday April 12 to Sunday April 14th.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Felecia Nace. Dr. Nace is the author of several books including book: Top Down Confusion: Is Gray the New Pink in Education? Her presentation explores mixed messages in education that filters down from the government.

by Chris Bosak Contributing Writer

Eastern bluebirds have a unique rich blue color. Beautiful sights in nature can be longlasting or fleeting. Sometimes a split second is all it takes to leave an impression.

In The BlInk Of An eye

A beautiful view from a mountaintop is always there. You could hike to the top of Mount Monadnock or Mount Washington and enjoy the panoramic splendor today, tomorrow or next month. The view will always be there. Sure, it will change with the seasons and

weather, but the mountain isn’t going anywhere. You could plan months or even years ahead and count on seeing the beautiful view. An awe-inspiring sunrise or sunset is more fleeting. First of all, there is no guarantee a gorgeous sunrise or sunset will happen at all. But when you do happen to catch one, the view lasts for 20 or 30 minutes. You could grab a seat and watch the show until it is either dark or light, depending on whether it’s a sunrise or sunset.

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With birdwatching, most memorable sights are fleeting, and unless you are visiting a zoo or nature center, there are no guarantees. There are some almost certainties, such as a hawk watch location in the fall or a bald eagle watching spot in the winter, but those sightings are mostly fleeting. During a hawk watch, the bird is spotted as it approaches, observed as it flies overhead and then disappears into the distant sky. Eagle watches can

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Dr. Nace is a former language arts teacher of the Montclair Public School District, NJ. She was also employed as an Education Specialist for 13 years at the New Jersey Department of Education, worked for five years as an adjunct professor at Mercer County Community College, English Department and is currently the Executive Director of Partners 4 Educational Change, an education consulting firm.

Activities include arts and crafts, Bible studies, optional marksmanship training, and an evening

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CHRIS

What Can You Do When Your Car is Spying on You?

To The Editor:

There are five things you can do to address your car’s proclivity to spy on you: First, go to your car, write down the VIN number. Then go to https:// vehicleprivacyreport.com/ and enter your VIN to determine exactly what type of spying your car is capable of doing.

Second, get the consumer report insurance companies and others are using against you. That will help explain why or if your auto insurance rates are suddenly going up. Get that information at https://fcra. verisk.com/#/

Third, virtually all modern devices are pieces of surveillance equipment. They can and are being used against you. So if you have sensitive conversations or internet searches about a health diagnosis, sexual activity, sexual orientation, https:// osf.io/zn79k/ political beliefs or religious affinities, any and all of that can be used against you. Remember, resellers are selling this stuff to the US Government too. https://arstechnica. com/tech-policy/2024/01/ nsa-finally-admits-to-spyingon-americans-by-purchasingsensitive-data/

Fourth, to mitigate or reduce the spying by your devices, you can become Amish. Or you can buy older devices or vehicles that aren’t built to spy on you. You can limit the modern stuff you buy. Be careful about when

and where you use your devices. Finally, there are legislative solutions. In Massachusetts they’ve considered a law called the Location Shield Act. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ first-u-s-ban-on-sale-of-cellphone-location-data-might-becoming-fbe47e53 The legislation regulates what data can be taken from devices and how it can be used.

If you are so motivated, you can forward that bill or media reports about it to your State Representatives and State Senators. They can fix this. DC won’t. The good news is, if this issue motivates you, if you’re paying more for car insurance because your vehicle is spying on you, now you’ve got a way to change that.

Marc Abear Meredith, NH.

New Urbanism

To The Editor; California has ended singlefamily zoning statewide. Email immediately and tell all Senators to VOTE NO on HB 1291, HB 1399 and your NH Reps to vote NO on SB 538. Email info@bedfordresidents. com for instructions.

These bills attack single-family neighborhoods and promote “new urbanism”, a movement based on the “climate change” agenda.

The HBs were heard before a ’special’ committee stacked with their own sponsors, and rubberstamped, instead of being heard

by the usual House Committee!

All 3 bills would be dangerous to single-family neighborhoods. Some Reps want to impose a top-down state-controlled “one-size-fits-all” approach to zoning as opposed to your voice and your vote. And they think this protects our rights! To the contrary, it removes our choices and lowers property values. As any realtor will tell you, the most important factor in the value of property is location, location, and location!

Attacking established neighborhoods is not going to remedy any “housing shortage”, which ultimately is not even the state’s responsibility.

One can only imagine why Republicans Reps Yokela, Osborne, Sweeney, and Alexander have fallen for this socialistic approach which is similar to what is promoted by any number of left-wing NGOs such as @ StrongTowns

Strong Towns stated mission is to “replace the Suburban Experiment”.

InDepthNH.org was right: “It is interesting that those who scream the loudest about individual freedom and personal rights are so quick to take them away from others and do not see that as government overreach.”

Jane Aitken Bedford, NH.

WInnIpesAukee sprIng TrOllIng

by Tim Moore Contributing Writer

This year we saw a record ice-out, the earliest on record. While many anglers were disappointed by losing weeks of ice fishing, many soon turned their attention to spring salmon, myself included. A March 17 ice-out means we will be able to start trolling on April 1st season opener. The recent snowstorm means I will push putting my boat in the water by a week, so I will be ready to begin guide trips on April 6.

Trolling for salmon, rainbow trout, and lake trout on Winnipesaukee is a blast. Spring is many peoples’ favorite time to troll. The fish are congregated in shallow water, chasing smelt, making them easier to find in numbers. They are often joined by lake trout

If you are a homeowner and have been thinking about upgrading your home to be more energy efficient by installing energy efficient doors, windows, adding insulation, installing heat pumps, etc., this article will help you plan accordingly, depending on your goals and could potentially save you money on federal income taxes if a plan is well-executed.

Most people will decide to make energy efficient upgrades to their homes for environmental reasons, to manage electricity consumption and save money on electricity, or both.

Whatever the reasons, you may need to plan to achieve some tax savings for the work. Below, an explanation of the two kinds of energy tax credits is provided as well as some tax planning tips to help the reader benefit from making a desired upgrade.

There are two kinds of energy tax credits that you can qualify for as a homeowner: The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit or the Residential Clean

Energy Credit.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit is for existing main homes and applies to exterior doors and windows, insulation, heating, air conditioning and water heaters. You may qualify for up to $3,200 in tax credits. For each item, satisfying the energy efficiency requirements, the credit is 30% of the costs, including labor.

The maximum credit you can claim each year is: $1,200 for energy property costs and certain energy efficient home improvements, with limits on doors ($250 per door and $500 total), windows ($600) and home energy audits ($150); $2,000 per year for qualified heat pumps, biomass stoves or biomass boilers.

any excess credit to future tax years. Depending on what your current year tax liability is going to be in 2024, you may want to consider reducing the tax payments or withholdings by the estimated credit if the energy efficient property will be installed in 2024. To receive the full benefit of the credit, adjust the withholding for a W-2 employee or reduce the estimated payments for contractors and business owners filing a Schedule C. This credit will only reduce the tax liability and will not be refunded to the taxpayer. So, in this case,

and rainbow trout, but the smallmouth haven’t moved into shallow water yet, so you know that every pass is either going to result in a salmonid or nothing at all. Frankly, anytime that the salmon are congregated is a good time to fish, and spring is one of those times.

The credit has no lifetime dollar limit. You can claim the maximum annual credit every year that you make eligible improvements until 2033.

The credit is nonrefundable, so you can’t get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can’t apply

A beautiful salmon from last season is what most are hoping to land once the season opens on April 1.

The last few years have been slow on the salmon front while NH Fish and Game tries to figure out and fix the reason that the stocked salmon haven’t been surviving, resulting in lower than average catch rates. I know, a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work. Unless ing guide. There are a few sayings that I let me clients throw out. Another one is, that’s why they call it fishing and not catching. I said that once early in my

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

The New Hampton Historical Society Presents: Untimely

Deaths in New Hampton

On Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm, The Weirs Times’ “Not So Long Ago’ Columnist Robert Hanaford Smith will be at the Gordon-Nash Library, 69 Main Street, New Hamptont o present the program “Untimely Deaths In New Hampton.” Hanaford Smith will share interesting and unique examples from New Hampton’s history and will explain what is the same and what is different about untimely deaths now as compared to those 75+ years ago.

Hanaford Smith will tell the stories of several such deaths in New Hampton and the mystery involved in these deaths. “Untimely Deaths” mean sudden and unexpected, and can include murders, suicides and accidents. It can also be attributed to anyone who is said to have died before their time.

Last year, Hanaford Smith presented his program about New Hampton’s Founding Father, General Jonathan Moulton. Bob has also served in the past as NHHS Historian and Curator.

New Hampton Historical Society programs are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

Electronic Waste Collection Day In Gilford

Got an old computer collecting dust in your closet, or a broken air conditioner sitting on the back porch? What do you do with such items when you replace them? Everything from laptops, phones and computers to TVs cost a fortune to haul away.

Turn all that junk over to the Laconia-Gilford Lions Club during their Electronic Waste Collection Day fundraising event which will be held on Saturday, April 6, in the Cinemas 8 parking lot in Gilford (9 Old Lake Shore Road) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Note: this is a new location as of a few years ago. For a small disposal fee, not only will we take your old electronic items off your hands, we will recycle them. The disposal charge is almost always less than the prices at local transfer stations. Cash or checks will be accepted but not debit or credit cards.

Items you may want to consider dropping off are laptops, PC towers, PC LCD monitors, servers, CD/DVD players, camcorders, AV equipment, VCRs, speakers, copiers, faxes, scanners, printers, phones (land and cell), phone systems, humidifiers and computer accessories (all $5 unless very large).

In addition, we will also take microwaves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers (all $10), CRT monitors less than 50 lbs. and TVs less than 25” ($20), TVs 26” and larger ($30). For TVs needing more than one person to lift or CRT monitors over 50 lbs., the item will be weighed on site and the price determined. Anything with a cord not listed will also be accepted.

We are also now accepting Teflon pots and pans for $1.

You CANNOT drop off: smoke detectors, oils, paints, thinners, batteries (except car batteries), tires, items containing mercury such as fluorescent and CFL light bulbs or thermometers, capacitors, ballasts, or any other hazardous waste.

TLook for the yellow Lions’ vests on Saturday, April 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Gilford Cinemas 8 parking lot. No matter how large or small, every item adds up!

Dr Chris Gnanakan, Professor At Liberty University To Speak In Alton

Keynote Topic: Sharing Christ

Among the Suffering Unreached in the Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist Worlds

The Community Church of Alton is pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Gnanakan, from South India, Professor of Theology and Gobal Studies at Liberty University, will be speaking at their Missions Night on April 6 from 5:30 to 8 pm.

The Keynote Topic: Sharing Christ Among the Suffering Unreached in the Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist Worlds. Dr. Gnanakan travels the world extensively, even into highly restricted areas with the Christian message, and comes to NH to share with us his work in Asia. He is a compelling teacher on the topic of world religions. The event will include a pot luck dinner and a presentation from Kevin Van Brundt of Camp Sentinel. Professor Chris Gnanakan will be in the New Hampshire area only for the weekend, he is a dynamic speaker with a message you won’t want to miss!

The Community Church of Alton, is located at 20 Church St, Alton, NH for more info contact Deb Ryan cell 413-478-7539 or email dryanbagge8@gmail.com

‘Fred Moyer’ Internationally Renowned Classical And Jazz Pianist And Trio

Wolfeboro Friends of Music continues its 88th season with one of America’s most accomplished concert pianists, ‘Mr. Fred Moyer’ and his trio. This celebratory concert takes place at Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, South Main Street, Wolfeboro, on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 PM.

For over 35 years, concert pianist Frederick Moyer has delighted audiences in 44 countries, from the Sydney Opera House to Windsor Castle, to Carnegie Hall, to the Kennedy Center. Fred has performed with most major orchestras in the United States, as well as many orchestras throughout Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia. His performances exhibit impeccable training and exacting artistry both with a classical and jazz music repertoire. Inventive technological enhancements, well-chosen programs, and his relaxed verbal introductions help audiences get to the heart of the musical experience.

“His playing is clean, unmannered, and full of ideas and intelligence.” The New York Times Tickets are available for $35 at the website: www.wfriendsofmusic.org; at Black’s Paper & Gift Store and Avery Insurance, Main St. Wolfeboro, and at the door on the day of the concert (cash and checks only for door sales).

High School students with ID will be admitted free of charge. Children accompanied by an adult ticket purchaser will be admitted free of charge. For more information, visit: www.wfriendsofmusic.org

Robert Hanaford Smith

NEW HAMPSHIRE

*A FLATLANDER’S OBSERVATIONS

by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor

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This story appears in Brendan’s book

“I Really Only Did It For The Socks - Stories & Thoughts O Aging.”

Back in the early 1970s on Long Island, New York, where I grew up, the legal age for buying alcohol was eighteen.

Still, there were ways for those of us not yet at that age of adulthood to buy cheap beer at the local deli and even frequent a few bars where others like us would gather.

These methods, of course, were accomplished by using fake IDs, a rite of passage for those underage, even to this day.

One of my good friends, who I will call Bobby, since that was his name, was the local dealer. If my memory serves me correctly (which means it might not be true) Bobby somehow got his hands on a blank draft card template and he went into business as a young entrepreneur making these magic passports into purchasing alcohol, until he was busted by his mom.

Back in those days, a draft card simply had a typed in name, height, weight, eye and hair color and no photo, so it was a fairly simple operation.

Once we found the places where we could successfully pull off our ruse, we stuck to them, not often taking a chance of blowing our covers. Those places were usually outside of the local neighborhood where we’d feel more secure, less conspicuous and less likely to be spotted by those that mattered.

One Friday night, when I was seventeen, my friend Pete and I decided to go against all underage protocol and took a risk by going to a local bar that we had heard was fairly easy to get into. All that was needed was one of the aforementioned draft cards and

the ability to look at the bouncer straight in the eye and not break stride.

What we had heard was true. We were admitted without a hitch. Experience had paid off.

I can clearly remember standing at the bar, drinking a cheap draft beer, taking in the crowded atmosphere with a smug smile - a new experience in my young life - when I felt a light tap on my shoulder.

Reveling in the magic of this weird sense of accomplishment, I turned with a smile on my face, only to come face to face with my father.

My dad rarely went out on Friday night without my mom. If they did, they certainly wouldn’t frequent this particular place. I found out later that for the first time in years, my dad was talked into going out with a friend to a basketball game and they had decided to stop in for a quick nightcap.

What were the odds?

I found out not in my favor.

My father was never one for losing his temper. He was a pretty mellow guy. Still, coming face to face with him in this situation had me expecting the worst.

“You should probably leave,” he said quietly, looking me in the eye, and walked away.

I was out of there in about two seconds. His stoic demeanor and quiet voice were more powerful than the loudest yell could have ever been.

The next morning, he only brought up the incident in passing. I knew he was not pleased. The embarrassment I felt was punishment enough. We both realized the lesson was learned.

I got caught because I was not where I should have been.

I was reminded of this story the other day when I once again ventured from my safe, familiar routine.

No longer do I need fake IDs to stealthily buy cheap beer, Now I am totally legal as I buy products that pretty much declare my age

to the world.

Antacids, earwax removal kits and arthritis strength pain relievers are the new six packs and the age stated on my driver’s license makes me eligible for some discounts as well.

These purchases are best made at places where you hope you will not be seen by friends or colleagues.

In a rush last week, I decided to skip my usual place of business and try the road less taken as I needed some emergency supplies.

All seemed safe in this new environment as I grabbed a super jumbo-sized container of my favorite orange flavored fiber mix and made my way to the counter to take care of things as rapidly as possible.

I stood at the checkout. A couple of strangers in front of me. Things would be fine.

I felt a light tap on my shoulder.

I turned with a slight feeling of dread, only to come face to face with an old friend I had not seen in years.

I was a bit embarrassed holding this industrial sized billboard of aging in my right hand. Still, I sensed his own discomfort and quickly glanced down to see he was holding a do-it-yourself blood pressure machine and a package of something that claimed to “cover up the grey.”

We talked for the few minutes we were in line, making no mention of our obvious purchases and trying our hardest not to let our gaze fall downwards towards the incriminating evidence.

I felt a slight sense of embarrassment, not for my purchases, but maybe I had intruded on his safe place. Still, for whatever it was worth, we were now both out of the closet.

We caught each other getting older.

I had not thought about that incident with my dad so many years ago until that day when that memory came flooding back.

I’ll try to stick to where I feel safe from now on.

GUEST EDITORIAL We need A fIghTer fOr neW hAMpshIre

by Hollie Noveletsky Newfields, NH.

Since I announced my decision to run for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District in October of last year, almost every meeting I’ve had has begun with someone asking me, “Why on earth do you want to run for Congress?”

It is a valid question. Washington DC is not known as a very congenial place and definitely can bring some headaches with it. Furthermore, the idea of running for office was never on my radar as something that I wanted to do.

However, over the past three years, I have seen our nation decline at home and abroad with Joe Biden at the wheel. I believe we need some new leadership in Washington DC. We need Representatives who will roll up their sleeves, seek real solutions, and fight for New Hampshire.

Chris Pappas, who has been running for public office since 2002, has not done that for us. Instead of focusing on representing his district and state, Pappas has constantly been a rubber stamp for the party line of the radical left in DC. That isn’t the type of fighter New Hampshire needs in Washington.

I have lived a life of rolling up my sleeves and solving problems. As CEO of Novel Iron Works, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and a Army reserves veteran I know the importance of action over words. I am not a career politician like Chris Pappas, and I think that provides me with a perspective that we need.

As I have traveled the district, it is clear to me that voters want someone who will be a fighter on behalf of the issues they care about. Those issues have been pretty straight forward.

First and foremost, secure the border! A recent UNH survey found that 83% of Granite Staters believe illegal immigration is a serious problem. However, the Biden administration, supported by Pappas, has incentivized millions to cross our borders illegally by offering perks like free healthcare, free housing, and free phones. Democrats tried to push legislation in the Senate to “address the border crisis” but it would’ve allowed almost 2 million illegal immigrants into the country annually. This is an absolute disaster.

In Congress, I will fight to secure the border, hold the Biden Administration accountable to enforce the law, and bring

The BIden MIddle eAsT delusIOn

by Ben Shapiro Syndicated Columnist

This week, the Biden administration took the first step toward what appears to be an inevitable break with Israel in Israel’s war to extirpate the terrorist group Hamas from the Gaza Strip. Since Hamas’ vicious terror assault on Israel on Oct. 7 -- an attack that killed at least 1,200 Israelis and left 250 Israeli hostages in Hamas’ hands -- Israel has taken extraordinary measures to protect civilian life in Gaza while destroying Hamas’ military capacity. In the process, Israel has lost nearly 300 of its own soldiers, with thousands wounded. Despite total air superiority, Israel’s care on the ground has meant a successful terrorist-to-civilian kill ratio unprecedented in the history of modern warfare.

Nonetheless, the Biden administration has been champing at the bit to hamstring Israel in its efforts to defend itself. In the last two weeks, the Biden White House has activated Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to call for the ouster of the sitting Israeli government; deployed Vice President Kamala Harris to publicly warn Israel about the dangers of a military operation in the last Hamas stronghold, Rafah; and abstained from a United Nations Security Council resolution separating calls for a ceasefire from calls for a hostage release.

None of this makes sense if the United States wishes Israel to finish off Hamas.

It all makes perfect sense if the Biden administration is seeking to placate its far-left wing, particularly the pro-Hamas voters in Dearborn, Michigan. Biden is currently losing Michigan handily to Republican nominee Donald Trump. If he loses Michigan, he almost certainly loses the election. And Biden believes that he cannot win if he does not outperform among the state’s approximately

200,000 Muslim American voters. By polling data, 49% of Muslim Americans believe Hamas’ rationale for the Oct. 7 terror attack was valid; 21% of Muslim Americans approve of the Oct. 7 attacks themselves.

But Biden isn’t losing Michigan because he’s losing Muslim American voters. Those voters will overwhelmingly vote for him, because the alternative is the most pro-Israel president in American history, Donald Trump. Not only that: Michigan is home to approximately 105,000 Jewish voters, and millions of Christian voters, many of whom Biden is risking by undercutting Israel in its existential war.

But Biden has been captured by his left flank. He has been told that he must pander to the most radical members of his coalition, getting them out to vote, rather than reaching out to political moderates and independents. That’s idiocy. The real reason he’s losing Michigan isn’t his lack of popularity among blue-collar voters -- the same lack of popularity that explains his lagging poll numbers in states with lower Muslim populations like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and Nevada.

All of this foolish political manipulation is the result of a Democratic myth fostered by Barack Obama’s successful 2012 campaign: the myth that Democrats can win simply by appealing to their minority coalition, along with hard-left white women in the suburbs. Obama was able to push that coalition to victory because he was a unique candidate; Democrats ever since have been attempting to mimic that strategy, to their electoral detriment.

Here’s the reality: Joe Biden will never be a favorite among leftist radicals. It was his supposed moderation that lifted him to victory in 2020. Abandoning that moderation likely means that he will find himself out of a job come January 2025.

by John Stossel Syndicated Columnist

What if you come home and find strangers living in your house?

I assumed you order the squatters out, and if they resist, call the police, and they will kick them out.

Wrong.

Pro-tenant laws passed by anti-capitalist politicians now protect squatters. If a squatter just lies about having a lease, the police won’t intervene.

“It’s a civil matter,” they’ll say. “Sort it out in court.”

In My hOuse!

Great. Court might cost $20,000. Or more. And courts are so slow, eviction might take years.

In my state, New York, homeowners can’t even shut of utilities to try to get the squatter out. That’s illegal. Worse, once a squatter has been there 30 days, they are legally considered a tenant.

This month, NYC police arrested a homeowner for “unlawful eviction” after she changed locks, trying to get rid a squatter.

“Squatter rights,” also known as “adverse possession” laws, now exist in all 50 states. As a result, evicting a squatter legally is so expensive and cumbersome that some people simply

walk away from their homes!

Flash Shelton may have a better idea.

His mom wanted to sell their house after his dad died. But while they were selling it, squatters moved in.

Shelton did what I would have done -- called the police. But the police said there was nothing they could do.

So he tried a new tactic: out-squat the squatter.

“I just felt, if they can take a house, I can take a house,” Shelton says in my new video. “I could go in as the squatter myself, (and) gain possession of the property.”

When the home invader left for a few hours, Shelton went in and changed

the locks. Only then did the squatters leave.

Now Shelton’s started a business, SquatterHunters.com, where he tries to help others get their houses back.

“People think of squatters as homeless, destitute,” I say.

“They are not homeless,” answers Shelton. “They’re criminals ... people taking advantage of the system.

In fact, one squatter he pushed out was Adam Fleischman, who started the Umami Burger restaurant chain. Fleischman told Shelton, “I’m a victim here.” He even called the cops.

“He felt that since he had possession of the house,” says Shelton, “That

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russIA VeTOes un COMMITTee InVesTIgATIng nOrTh kOreA; Why?

by John J. Metzler Syndicated Columnist

In a classic under the political radar ploy, Russia has vetoed a UN Committee investigating North Korean nuclear, missile, and banking sanctions violations. The low profile but highly significant Sanctions committee, regularly monitors illicit actions by the Pyongyang communists to develop, improve and implement the regime’s nuclear weapons and offensive missile programs.

The fifteen member UN Security Council set up the North Korean overview committee in 2009 through

resolution #1718, thus the group’s name. But when the Council was set to renew the annual mandate in what was usually a pro-forma move, Russia used its blocking Veto to stop the renewal.

China abstained on the vote.

Why is this important? Because the Committee has been watching and monitoring the sanctions busting actions of the quaintly titled Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The Russian veto is hardly surprising, it mirrors what I have long called the Security Council logjam. Since at least 2011 Moscow and often Beijing have opposed Council cooperation and accord over such key international security concerns as Syria, Burma/ Myanmar, Ukraine, Gaza, and Israel.

The DPRK is hardly an exception to this deep diplomatic rift.

Vetoes and the once rare Double Vetoes are now commonplace in the Council. Indeed they are symptoms of the rift between Washington and Moscow.

But Why this Report? The Security Council has imposed a series of sanctions on North Korea since 2006 for the regime’s nuclear weapons program. The 1718 Committee details and provides specific descriptions of the ongoing shadow game of North Korean sanctions and outlines its methodology. Since 2019, Moscow and Beijing have attempted to persuade the Security Council to ease DPRK sanctions.

Following the veto the Ambassadors

of the United States, France, Japan, South Korea and the UK issued a statement, “For the past 15 years, the 1718 Panel of Experts has been the gold standard for providing factbased, independent assessments, analysis, and recommendations bearing on the implementation of the Security Council resolutions on the DPRK.”

The envoys concluded, “We must ask ourselves: Why would any Council member break 14 years of unanimous support for this mandate?

The answer is clear: Russia chose to silence the DPRK Panel of Experts’ reporting on Moscow’s own violations of Security Council resolutions.”

“Russia’s veto today jeopardizes

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Intrigue AI mimics the cerebral cortex of the human brain to quickly and more accurately ‘fill in’ the gaps produced when our hearing system falters.

• Replicates how our “normal” auditory system works.

• Distinguish words and speech more intuitively and naturally.

• Hear soft sounds without distracting noise.

• Reduce the effort it takes to listen and hear.

This series of Letters From God is an attempt to put the thoughts of God as revealed in the Scriptures.

Letters From God Letters From God

QUESTION:

How Does The Resurrection Give Me Hope?

Gloom is in bloom!

Have you ever considered how gloomy life can be? It’s sad that so many difficult and painful things occur during the course of your lifetime. Problems follow every one of you in every aspect of your lives, physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual. In these days of economic uncertainty, political chaos and international upheaval that threatens your very existence, you have more than enough gloom to go around. Add to that, the fact that what you value most in life, is life, and it’s coming to an end. Each of you will face the reality of leaving this world and the life that you now know, and then enter into the unknown.

I know what it holds and I have told you, that depending on being in a relationship with me or continuing to go your sinful way without me and my son Jesus, who gave his life to restore you, you will experience either heaven or hell (John 3:36). May I remind you that I never intended any of this for you. If only you had obeyed me and walked with me, all of this would have been avoided. The best has been missed but let me tell you about the next best that can restore everything.

Last week, those who

son Jesus was raised, it assured you of many things.

revere me, celebrated the RESURRECTION of Jesus, my son who is God and your savior and only hope. I sent him to live among you and ultimately to suffer and die as your substitute, to take the penalty for your sins that you deserved, which separated you from me. Read what I wrote through Isaiah the prophet in Isaiah 53. I had him write this more than 700 years before Jesus appeared to be your Savior. Read the words of King David in Psalm 22 . This is another passage I had this written, a thousand years before my son came to you. I wrote this to inform you that I planned to send him as a Savior who would pay the penalty for your sins that separated you from me and eternal life. But I also wrote, that after his death he would rise again and live, conquering death. Read what I had written in Ps 16:10, Ps 22:22-31 and Isaiah 53:10-11. I predicted this all before it ever happened, because I am God and I wanted you to know I planned to make a way for you to be saved from the curse of death, due to your sins against me, a holy God.

Now to answer your question, how does the resurrection of my son Jesus, give you hope? Consider first of all, that anyone could claim to be the eternal and sinless God and Savior and promise you eternal life, through their death in your place. If, however they remained in the grave and were powerless to overcome death, they would be no different or better than any other human. When my

•First, that he was God as he claimed, and since he was sinless and eternal, he was able to pay your eternal debt by taking your penalty upon himself. Without both eternity, which qualified him to pay the length of your penalty, and sinlessness, which qualified him to be worthy to pay the debt of another, because he was not guilty of any crime, you would have no Savior and no hope (2 Corinthians 5:21).

• Next, consider that when his body stirred in the tomb and he walked out, every other promise he made was assured. You can stake your life and your eternal life on them.

• Promises like, your sins are forgiven, and your debt against me, a holy God, was removed. You will have no “rap” sheet against you to bring conviction (Colossians 2:13-14).

• You would no longer be enemies of God, but sons and daughters. You will be co-heirs with my son Jesus, of all I possess (John 1:12: Romans 8:7).

• Because he is alive, he is with you in every circumstance of life, so that you are never alone (John 14: Matthew 28:20).

• He promised that even in a sinful and broken world, every evil thing that could happen to you, would be changed by me, God, to be good for you and not bad. Indeed, your curse will be reversed! (Romans 8:28).

• Because he was raised from the grave, his promise that he

would greet you at that moment of your death and walk you into my presence and his forever, is assured (Psalm 23: 4-6).

• Jesus, who was God and raised from the dead, will transform the worst thing that could happen to you, which is death, and make it the best thing that could happen to you, which is usher you into eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).

• Once in my presence and his, after your death, you will no longer experience suffering, pain, loss, and death. This will be so complete; I will wipe every tear from your eyes (Revelation 7:17). Imagine, nothing but life, because I am the source of life, and in my presence, there is NO death.

Most of you, in your arrogance and sin, have ignored the reality and the blessed hope that could be yours through the death and RESURRECTION of my son Jesus, celebrated just a short time ago. If you are one of them, I have still given you time to open your eyes and hearts to this “blessed hope,” that alone can transform your gloom into glory. (Ephesians 1:18) “Killing” this time will be eternally fatal.

I love you, God

These letters are written by Rev. Dr. Sam Hollo of Alton, NH.

by Mike Moffett Contributing Writer

A 2014 court case ruled that the NCAA violated anti-trust laws by prohibiting college athletes from commercially cashing in on their sports skills, the way pro athletes have long done. The NCAA was ordered to pay plaintiffs and attorneys over $42 million.

If musicians playing in a State University band could market their music skills and earn endorsement income, then why not athletes playing on State University’s football team?

The court case opened a door for college “student-athletes” to empower themselves. Athletes receiving sports scholarships could plausibly claim to be paid employees.

Inevitably there would be attempts by players to organize and unionize. But who’d have expected that Dartmouth College men’s basketball players would be the first to try to do so?

An Associated Press piece datelined “Hanover, N.H.” reported that in February a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Dartmouth basketball players were employees, clearing the way for them to vote to unionize. The players then voted 13-2 to join the Service Employees International Union Local 560.

Another New Hampshire first. A college basketball union.

Solidarity, ahoy!

But the normally “progressive” Dartmouth administration balked. For one thing, these players supposedly aren’t receiving basketball scholarships, in accordance with Ivy League custom, policy, and tradition.

“Given Dartmouth’s decades-long commitment to athletics as an extension of our academic mission, we believe the regional director has made an extraordinary mistake in finding these students are employees,” the college claimed in a statement, calling the players “students whose educational program includes athletics.”

Dartmouth asked for a review of the NLRB

regional director’s decision by the full board.

“From a procedural standpoint, if the full NLRB refuses to overturn the regional director’s decision, Dartmouth’s only remaining option to challenge this legal error is to engage in a technical refusal to bargain, an unprecedented step in our long history of labor negotiations,” the school stated. “This will likely result in SEIU Local 560 filing an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB, which we would appeal. This is the only lever Dartmouth has to get this matter reviewed by a federal court.”

Is American labor pioneer Samuel Gompers is rolling over in his grave?

If the courts uphold the NLRB regional director’s decision, then it

will be very interesting to see how this plays out. What other colleges will follow suit?

If players seeking to unionize get cut from teams or see reduced playing time, stand by for lawsuits citing unfair labor policies. What if coaches don’t treat all union members “equitably?” What if there is a Wildcat strike? (Yes, I’m looking at UNH, which does award hoop scholarships.)

More work and more money for lawyers.

The Dartmouth story is an interesting subplot to college basketball’s March Madness.

Or April Madness.

Dartmouth actually has played in two NCAA championship games. Then known as the Indians, the Dartmouth hoopsters lost to Stanford and Utah in the 1942 and 1944 finals respectively.

In the 1950s, Rudy Larusso starred for the Indians in Hanover, before going on to become an NBA All-Star with the L.A. Lakers.

But Dartmouth’s hoop fortunes have since waned.

This past season saw Hanover’s aspiring labor pioneers finish last in the Ivy League with an overall record of 6-21. Unions do have a reputation (fairly or not) of sometimes stifling initiative and achievement.

Perhaps the Big Green (née Indian) hoopsters will fare better in the law courts as opposed to the basketball courts.

Solidarity, ahoy!

Rudy LaRusso

The Simple Feast

ITAlIAn sAusAge shepherd’s pIe

by Eric N Gibson Contributing Writer

Adapted from a recipe for Venison Hunter’s Pie found at the Venison For Dinner website, https://venisonfordinner.com/hunters-pie/ Italian Sausage Shepherd’s Pie is fast becoming one of my family’s go-to comfort foods. In the tradition of Shepherd’s Pie it is easy to make and relatively budget conscious.

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Kate, is a Homesteader, Homeschooler, Entrepreneur and creator of several blogs / websites dedicated to different aspects of her family’s homestead lifestyle in British Columbia. While I have yet to fully explore her website, mentioned above, I found her writing style drawing and the recipes on the site worth exploring. How she has time to manage a household, homestead, multiple website blogs, and more I will never know but, I am impressed and perhaps a bit envious.

As I said, the recipe is an adaptation from Venison Hunter’s Pie because, after reading the post I went on a forage, pretty sure that I had the ingredients. Last fall after a brief barter session with the neighbors the boy came home with some ground venison for his efforts.

Not quite sure what he gave up in the trade but at least it was better than Jack coming home with a handful of beans in exchange for the family cow. Rooting about in the freezer turned up a package of Garlic Parmesan Ground Venison from last fall. The trouble was there was only one. After a quick phone conversation that went like this:

ME: Can I use the last package of venison for dinner?

HIM: NO!

ME: Okay. Bye.

(I told you it was quick.) I continued to root deeper into the freezer and found a package of ground sweet Italian sausage. Having gone halves with Junior on the pig last year I felt pretty confident that this last package was from “my half” and deciding on a trial run for the recipe, one pound would be

plenty. Taking stock of the herbs, spices, and ingredients on hand the flavor profile was quickly changed to an “Italian” theme, and I tell you what, I was pleasantly surprised!

Now, where Kate and I differ is our philosophy on Shepherd’s Pie. She proffers the opinion (and I am paraphrasing) if shepherds really made Shepherd’s Pie then it would be made with lamb or mutton. After all, that is the meat available to a shepherd so that is what they would use. Sounds logical. However, I am content with calling a casserole made with a layer of meat, a layer of veggies, and topped with mashed potatoes Shepherd’s Pie. Why? Because, to me, it is not so much what the meat is but rather what it represents: the quintessential “Humble Pie”. Food

that is: Simple. Easy. Filling. Economical. In short, Shepherd’s Pie is a complete meal in one dish that is food fit for the most unassuming among us.

Let’s face it, even at today’s high prices for burger and other ground meats, Shepherd’s Pie is cheap eats. Utilizing some of the most simplistic items (proteins and carbohydrates) in a cost effective combination, Shepherd’s Pie is flavorful and feeds many, while it does not break the bank. And this recipe for Italian Sausage Shepherd’s Pie accomplishes that. It is relatively affordable per serving (about $1.90 or less) while being full on flavor and filling. But lest this become another treaty on the economical benefits of Shepherd’s Pie lets bring it back to the flavor profile.

How this Italian Sausage Shepherd’s Pie differs from a traditional Shepherd’s Pie is ostensibly the flavorings. Constructed of herbs, vegetables, and cheeses traditionally associated with that culinary hotspot of the Mediterranean: Italy, it is the garlic, onion, and a bouquet of Italian seasonings that make this dish come alive. And when incorporated with your favorite spaghetti sauce and topped with shredded Mozzarella, this dish sings like Dean Martin belting out “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie…”

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ian Sausage, Italian seasonings, Spaghetti Sauce, and Mozzarella combined with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes, Hmmmm… ARE YOU CRAZY!?!?!”

Well, to be honest, that’s what I thought too, remembering back to my youth when never, or only on a rare occasion (think American Chop Suey and Stuffed Peppers), was Spaghetti

FEAST from 11 Sauce ever to grace the table of our house. My dad absolutely detested tomato sauce in all its runny, wet, messy forms. And to slather noodles in it, well mom and the noodle dish being served just became Public Enemy No. One. Tomato sauce and rice or elbows in a casserole were tolerated because they didn’t dangle off the fork, but anything else was strictly taboo!

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Verboten! On those rare occasions when we did have spaghetti, well it was not a fun time ‘round the ol’ dinner table listening to dad slurp, groan, fuss, and sputter.

When I pulled this dish from the oven, all bubbly and warm, and all that hot air escaped, a familiar aroma began to envelop the kitchen. I invited Junior to take a whiff and asked him what it smelled like?

“It smells like PIZZA!”

“That’s it! That’s what it was. It smelled just like pizza!”

I kid you not it smelled like a Loaded Pizza. And even better, it tasted like Loaded Pizza! And the mashed potatoes, peas, and corn, as unlikely as it sounds, only adds to this comfort

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SHEPHERD’S PIE

Servings: 10-12 Time:60-75 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 Pounds Sweet Ground Italian Sausage (or 1 pound each burger and sausage)

3-4 Cups Spaghetti Sauce

3 Cups mixed frozen vegetables

2 tsp. Dry Oregano

1 tsp Dry Sage

1 Medium Yellow Onion diced

MASHED POTATOES

2-3 lbs. Of Potatoes (Russet or Reds)

1 Stick Butter

1 Cup Sour Cream

1 Large Green Pepper diced

2 tsp. Dry Italian Herbs Mix

6-8 Cups Mashed Potatoes

8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella

Cheese

Paprika and Parsley flakes for garnish

½ tsp. Grnd. Black Pepper

½ tsp. Salt

1 Cup Half and Half or milk

2 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/3 Cup Grated Parm.

-PREPARATIONTO MAKE MASHED POTATOES

- Cut potatoes into “uniform cubes”. (about the same size) so they cook evenly.

- Boil potatoes in water until tender enough to mash.

- Drain water from the potatoes and hold about a cup of potatoes in reserve. Mash or whip the remaining potatoes with the butter, sour cream, pepper, salt, half and half, garlic powder, and grated parm.. Add the cubes held in reserve and mash with a spoon to make lumpy mashed potatoes. You may choose to make whipped potatoes for this too.

TO MAKE THE ITALIAN SAUSAGE SHEPHERD’S PIE

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

- While waiting for the potatoes to finish boiling, in a large skillet brown the ground sweet italian sausage and burger (if using both), drain the meat from the fat and hold two teaspoons in reserve.

- Add the diced onions and peppers to the fat in the skillet and saute until veggies are tender.

- Add to the sauteed veggies the 3 cups of mixed vegetables, seasonings, and spaghetti sauce. - Simmer this mixture for 5 minutes then add in the browned meat and continue to heat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes mixing thoroughly.

- Evenly spread the meat and veggie mixture into a 9x15 oven safe baking dish and top with a layer of mashed potatoes, then sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes and dust with paprika and parsley flakes.

- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the juices begin to bubble.

- Serve Hot!

food. In fact, I think the only way this could be brought up another notch is to make Loaded Mashed Potatoes, adding bacon and a smattering of chopped fresh chive or green onion as a final garnish.

Three of us devoured the prototype, most of it gone that evening with just a little to spare for my wife’s lunch the next day. So, I had a hunch that this was a

winner. My hunch was confirmed, when a double batch made over the weekend was gobbled up by the rest of the family who showed up to help move furniture. The homemade Garlic Bread didn’t even slow them down.

A delicious fusion of classic comfort foods or a domesticated taste of Italy? Regardless of what you call it, once you taste this Italian

Sausage Shepherd’s Pie you too will sing “That’s Amore!” Because if your house is anything like mine, you just won’t be able to get enough of this delicious, Simple Feast… Enjoy! Take it away Dino! …”bells will ring, ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling, and you’ll sing Vita Bella…”

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Exploring ThE lEgEnd & lorE of our graniTE STaTE

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by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer

One of the pleasant occasions that was a consequence of a private school education was a reception given by the alumni of the New Hampton Literary Institution for graduates of the school who held offices in the state government of New Hampshire. With an existence exceeding 200 years the New Hampton school is one of many private ones in the state, which in their history have graduated a number of men and women who have held public offices in this state or others.

The particular reception that I refer to was held on March 1 of the year 1909 or 1910. My source, a newspaper clipping in a scrapbook, doesn’t show the exact year, but it has to be one of the two stated.

The reception was held in Concord, NH, at Guild Hall on Center Street in that city, and began at 8pm and continued un -

til 11pm. It was described at the time as follows: “New Hampton institution has, during its entire history, produced many men who have stood high in the councils of the state and nation, beginning with Nathan Clifford, who was one of its first pupils in the early twenties, and who was afterwards a justice of the United States Supreme Court, and running down through a long list of distinguished names. Its present representa-

tion in the state government includes the governor of the state, one member of the executive council, three members of the state senate, sixteen members of the house, the assistant clerk of the senate and a number of men who are serving on the boards of trustees of state institutions and upon state commissions.”

Attending that early 1900’s reception was the then Governor Henry B. Quinby and two former governors,

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Nahum J. Bachelder of Andover and Concord and David H. Goodell of Antrim. A receiving party for the reception was made up of Governor and Mrs. Quinby, former Governor and Mrs. Bachelder, former Governor Goodell, Councilor Lyford A. Merrow of Ossipee and Principal Frank W. Preston of the Institution, who was then also a member of the House Of Representatives and chairman of the education committee.

A social Committee for the occasion was led by General Joab N. Patterson, who was a distinguished veteran of the Spanish-American and Civil Wars. At the time of the reception he was the United States pension agent in Concord. He led a procession to the dining room where refreshments were served.

The reception wasn’t originally meant to have speakers, but the MC, former Governor Bachelder introduced several of them who spent enough time reminiscing about the Literary Institution to keep the event going until eleven o’clock.

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* Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt was allergic to moon dust.

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* Alaska is simultaneously the westernmost and easternmost state.

* High schools and universities in New Zealand are allowed to keep up to a pound of uranium on the premises for educational purposes.

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One of the most important but least remembered parts of the home is the driveway. This area is expected to last for years since it is supposed to be tough, but it is not immune to damage over time. If you want to avoid having to pay for major repairs after a few years, consider some ways to keep it in good shape.

The first step to avoid major driveway repair is to keep cracks small once they appear. You can typically do this by buying sealant from any home improvement store. This is usually inexpensive, and you can apply it to cracks easily, especially if you have a

caulking gun for this purpose. If not, you can just pour it into the crack so that the area is filled in. This should get rid of it, or at least stop it from

getting bigger. If you are not sure of the best product to use, or how to apply it, you should ask employees at the home improvement store since they may be able to advise you. If the cracks in the concrete are already large, and have even turned into minor holes, you may have to get a stronger product, not just simple sealant. You should fill any holes with a product made with asphalt patch, which can be recommended to you by your local home improvement store staff member if you are not sure which one to buy. Particularly large holes may need to be filled in with heavy-duty products, such as coarse aggregate space filler. Just note that if you do not take care of this issue soon, any time the area freezes and then thaws, the issue will get bigger until it requires you

get professional driveway repair instead of solving the problem on your own. Fixing the issue fast is worth your time, so do not be tempted to put it off.

Once you have filled in any holes or cracks in the area, it is time to seal it so it stays nice for several more years. You can do this by buying either a sealer with a base of either acrylic or coal tar. The choice is yours, though you can also find out the pros and cons from the store you buy the product from. You will likely need a large amount of this product to seal the entire surface, and you will need special tools to do it, such as a large applicator to brush it on. If you do not wish to buy these items, or simply do not have the time or knowledge to do the job yourself, consider hiring a driveway repair professional.

Not everyone can do this job on their own, but just ignoring the issue altogether can result in your home needing major repairs down the road.

If you are not willing to make a few trips to the hardware store for the products and tools you need, you should locate a good company that can take a look at the surface in front of your house to determine how to fix it.

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Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a good excuse to add more plants to your landscape.

This is the 25th year the Pantone Color Institute has selected a color that reflects the spirit of the times. These are colors you are likely to see in home furnishings, advertisements, and even our landscapes.

Peach Fuzz lies somewhere between pink and salmon. Many garden plants have flowers that fit into this color spectrum and can be used in containers and garden beds.

Dianthus Vivacia Orange is hardy to zone 7a but can be used as an annual in colder areas. The large double flowers top 10- to 16-inchtall plants and are showy during the cooler months of the growing season. They combine nicely with other flowers and their sturdy stems make them suitable for cutting.

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Dianthus has similar colored flowers that are about 20% smaller. It is hardy in zones 5 to 9 and has a spicy fragrance.

Celosia Celway Salmon has the same heat and drought tolerance as other celosias. The spiky blooms are held atop 40- to 48-inch stems, making them great additions to the middle or back of the border.

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In fact, 83% of homeowners are concerned about the impact of energy bills on their household budgets, according to a survey conducted by Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), with 54% saying it cost “somewhat more” or “much more” to heat their homes this winter compared to last year.

To help dial down your energy costs, consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at METUS.

save money on qualified home energy improvement projects.

Adjust The Temperature

While you’re sleeping or away from home, adjust your thermostat up 5-10 F in the summer or down 5-10 F in the winter, which can help lower annual heating and cooling costs if done consistently. A smart thermostat can monitor your energy use and behaviors then automatically adjust to make your home more energy efficient.

Look For Incentives And Rebates Qualified homeowners may be eligible to

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) offers tax credits and rebates, including a credit of 30% (up to $2,000) for qualifying heat pump installation, an energy-efficient option to replace fossil fuel-burning furnaces. Other incentives under the IRA include offsetting costs of electrical panel upgrades and rebates for homes with energy usage reductions of 20% or more.

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Have HVAC Systems Serviced Regularly

For best performance and efficiency, regular maintenance of your heating and cooling system is imperative. Keeping outdoor units free of debris and changing air filters are tasks most homeowners can handle on their own but bringing in a professional – usually in the spring and fall –can help ensure your HVAC system and all its components, including electrical and ductwork, are functioning properly.

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Painting your home is not the only way to give it a makeover. Now, removable peeland-stick wallpaper is a great option to make your home look new. Learn whether the alternative is right for you and why having a professional wallpaper installer can guarantee you better results.

Are you someone who loves wandering through the aisles of Home Depot on a weekend to find a new home improvement project? Has the wallpaper aisle caught your attention with promising proposition of removable wallpapers? Well, before you spend your hard-earned money on reams of removable wallpaper, allow us to give you all the information about the “renter’s wallpaper” or the “temporary wallpaper”.

Is Removable Wallpaper Right for your Residence?

1. Is this your Home for a Long Time?

Are you living in a college dorm that lacks color? Do you want to change the color of your rented apartment without receiving flak from the landlord? Specially made for those who want to avoid the landlord’s unnecessary questions, removable wallpaper is easy to install without any mess. You can use the wallpaper as a temporary decorative solution.

It is useful if you love changing the look of your home or you move from one place to another frequently. You can even peel the wallpaper easily and reuse it when you move in to a different home. But, remember to save the non-stick backing so that you can use it to keep the adhesive intact while traveling. While choosing a costly removable wallpaper, remember that reusing it can be tricky because your new place must have walls that match the cutouts in the wallpaper. If not, there can be wastage of material. So, if you are on the move constantly and change home every couple of months, it is best to stick to cheaper removable wallpapers.

2. The Question of Budget

There are many homeowners and renters with a strong opinion about wallpaper. But, do not disregard removable wallpapers as simple paper wall decals. Today, you can find temporary wallpapers made from natural fibers, polyester material, woven fabrics, etc. If you are not going to stay in your current home for a very long time and still want to add color to the walls, removable wallpaper can be an affordable option.

The cost of painting a typical 10*12 feet room can range from $300-$800. If you are using an affordable removable wallpaper that costs around $50 per roll and the roll is sufficient for 56 sq. ft., you will at least need 1.6 rolls. It means you may have to spend $100 on the supplies.

Now, the cost can increase depending on the area of the room, number of doors and windows, quality and style of wallpaper, etc. But, removable wallpaper definitely proves to be ideal for DIYers who love to experiment and add their personal sense of style on a budget.

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Geum ‘Mai Tai’ has vermillion red flowers that fade to a peachy pink early in the season. The 18-inch-tall burgundy stems are a nice contrast to the flowers. Grow it in full sun with moist soil in zones five to seven.

Last but certainly not least is threadleaf coreopsis ‘Crème Caramel’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Crème Caramel’). Hardy in zones five to nine, it slowly spreads making it a nice addition to a sunny slope or traditional border. The fine foliage blends nicely with other flowers, adding welcome texture to any planting. Watch the peachy-pink flowers deepen to salmon when temperatures cool.

Use the artist’s color wheel to find colors that pair well with these and other peach-fuzz-colored flowers and foliage. Then look for opportunities to add interesting texture for some additional pizzazz. You and your visitors will enjoy the cozy warm feeling when walking through your landscape.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment radio program. Myers’ website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

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career and my clients were far from amused. Rightfully so, when a guide says it, it sounds like they are making excuses. I never make excuses for the fish, they either bite or they don’t. But I digress.

Mornings usually offer moderately better fishing than in the evening. I normally do very well both morning and evening, but mornings shine a bit more. Early in the season I like to troll live smelt at about 1MPH. Most mornings I have trouble keeping four lines in the water when I have two clients. It’s a problem most anglers, myself included, are dying to have. Most salmon anglers consider a little chop to be the best conditions, but I’ll take a cloudy overcast day over anything else. Unfortunately, the worse the weather, the better the fishing, usually.

Sometimes though, the dilemma is when to keep that limit. It’s always a gamble, as the fish will eventually turn off at some point in the morning, but you never know exactly what time that will happen.

NH law states that once an angler catches (and keeps) their limit, they must stop fishing. The limit of trout and salmon is two fish. Most of my clients who wish to take some fish home will keep one fish and wait to keep their second fish so that they can keep fishing. One of my clients last spring got on the boat with his son. It was raining, windier than forecast, and cold. The fish were snapping better than usual. Two hours into their trip the two anglers had their four fish limit and were on their way home to get dry and warm. I felt bad that their trip was cut short, but it was their call. They could have continued to fish if they hadn’t boxed a limit, but frankly it was miserable out there and I didn’t really blame them.

NH Fish and Game have been stocking more salmon than normal the past two years. Most years, I believe they stock around 10.000 salmon. Last year they stocked more than 59.000, so there should be an abundance of 2-year-old fish this year. I’m hopeful that the next few years will see a rebound of salmon. Once the gap is filled in for missing year classes of fish, we should be well on our way. There is plenty of availability for those interested in getting out. My calendar doesn’t usually fill up until after schools get out.

Tim Moore is a fulltime licensed professional fishing guide in New Hampshire. He owns and operates Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association, and the producer of TMO Fishing on YouTube and the Hooked with TMO Fishing Podcast. Visit www.TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.

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offer a longer view as the large birds rest in trees near the water, but they can take off at any time.

Typical birdwatching adventures are even more fleeting. The spring migration is a good example of this. Warblers are a sought-after type of bird in April and May, and finding them is always a thrill. For the most part, though, warblers are seen for only a few seconds or minutes at a time. They aren’t known for sitting still and offering long views.

Other birds such as scarlet tanagers, rose-breasted grosbeaks and Baltimore orioles typically offer only short glimpses as well. If you are lucky enough to attract these birds to a feeder, your view will last longer, of course. If not, you’re likely to see them at the tops of trees for only short periods of time.

Then there are the sightings that last only a few seconds, but make you feel fortunate to have witnessed it. A hawk swoops down on a squirrel, a

falcon chases a duck, or a young bird takes its first flight, for example.

Finally, there are the moments that last only a split second but leave a lasting imprint. The other morning, I had one of those experiences.

I was at my usual stomping grounds when I came to the part of the walk that passes near a pond and adjoining marshlands. The walk started at sunrise, but this was an hour or so into the trek. The sunlight was still perfect, however, with that golden aura all around.

The area was particularly birdy that morning, especially by mid-March standards.

I heard a red-shouldered hawk pair and a pileated woodpecker in the distance and saw a golden-crowned kinglet, winter wren and yellow-bellied sapsucker near the marsh.

Suddenly, as the sun continued to rise in the east, I glanced west just in time to see a red-winged blackbird chasing an eastern bluebird. I guess the blackbird didn’t like

the bluebird anywhere near its turf. Typical of these chases, both birds flew seemingly 100 miles per hour in a haphazard manner. For one millisecond, both birds turned their backs just right so as to expose their brilliant colors in the golden glow of the still-rising sun. The bright red and yellow on both wings of the blackbird paired with the vivid deep blue of the bluebird made for a scene I won’t soon forget.

Also typical of these chases, it was over in a few seconds. The bluebird got the message and cleared out. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time and looking in the right direction to experience it.

Nature’s beauty is eternal, but some of its best moments happen in the blink of an eye. It’s the memory of that moment that keeps the beauty alive

A yellow-rumped warbler perches on a branch in New England in 2022.

that of a farmer. He was a descendant of the founder of Hampton, NH. Rev. Stephen Bachiler. He was deeply involved in the agricultural organization, the Grange, with membership in the Highland Lake grange, in which he had held the highest office, that of Master.

Bachelder served terms as the secretary and master of the New Hampshire State Grange, the 10th Master of the National Grange, and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the same. He served on the State Immigration Commission, as Secretary of the NH State Fair Association, Secretary of the NH Old Home Week Association, and was a member of the New Hampshire Cattle Commission. Bachelder was elected the Governor

of the Granite State in the year 1902. Dr. Quinby served as Governor of this State during 1909 and 1910 though he was born in Maine. He attended Bowdoin College and the National Medical College in Washington, D.C. His New Hampshire residency was in Lakeport. Both Governors Quinby and Bachelder were the father of two children, Quinby’s wife being the former Octavia Cole. Dr. Quinby served as a dentist as well as a physician.

David Henry Goodell was the third Governor attending the reception in Concord, though he was Governor before the other two, in 1889 and 1890. As a New Hampton alumnus he was of the old school of 1851, that is, the school before it was taken over by the Free-

General Joab N. Patterson, Mexican/American and Civil Wars.

will Baptists in 1853, when it was run by the Calvinist Baptists.

Goodell was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire and attended Brown University. He was an inventor and businessman, having started his own business, the Goodell Company, a manufacturer of kitchen utensils, the most famous of which seems to have been his invention, the lightning apple parer. In keeping with the other two NH Governors at the Concord reception, Mr. Goodell had two children. Unlike the other two, he was married twice, first to Hannah Jane Plumer, and then to Emma S. McCoy. Before being elected governor, Mr. Goodell served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and

after the reception was that the speakers kept their audience good natured until the close.

in the NH Senate as a resident of Antrim, NH. Other speakers included Principal Preston, Councilor Merrow, and Mrs. Kate Blodgett of Concord. The report

One prominent alumnus of the Literary Institution who was not at the reception was Nathan Clifford because he was also of the old school at New Hampton and had died in 1881. Clifford was born in Rumney in 1803 and had attended Haverhill Academy before spending a year at the New Hampton school. He was the first of seven children of a poor farm couple, being the only son. He went to Maine as a lawyer and served that state as a Representative in the United States House of Representatives. He was later appointed as the United States Attorney General and afterwards as the country’s Minister to Mexico. Clifford served from 1858 until 1881 as a Supreme Court Justice, and died while in office. He had the distinction of being one of a few people who have served in all three of the branches of the national government, legislative, executive, and judicial.

At the reception, which included musical numbers and rec -

itations, Councilor Merrow paid tribute to former principal for 25 years, A. B. Meservey, and Governor Goodell observed “that if New Hampton had never done anything but produce the

great divine, Rev,. Adoniram J. Gordon, it had justified its existence.”

Principal Preston closed the reception by saying, “New Hampton now has four per cent of the

members of the house, twelve and one-half percent of the senate, twenty per cent of the council and one hundred per cent in the governor’s chair.”

Supreme Court Justice Nathan Clifford.

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back policies like “Remain in Mexico.”

Another issue that is weighing on voters’ minds is the economy.

As CEO of Novel Iron Works, I had to navigate the company through the economic recession of 2008.

I led the way as we tightened our belts, cut spending, and retained our employees so they could take care of their families. I think experience with navigating tough financial times is a skillset that could be used in DC given our country’s current problem of overspending.

We should bring up “single issue bills” so we can judge each expenditure on its merits as opposed to bills that are several thousand pages long getting passed in the 11th hour. We all know that

our own personal lives and businesses require fiscal responsibility, and I will fight for the Federal government to do the same.

I’m also hearing from a lot of people about the importance of supporting our law enforcement community. At Novel Iron Works we have a proud history of supporting law enforcement in the Granite State through the ‘Working Dog Foundation.’ I have been honored to lead the company’s effort to provide working dogs to law enforcement including the first bomb dog given to the state after 9/11.

In Washington D.C. I will use my platform in Congress to support our brave police officers who do so much to protect and serve our communities. I will be a fighter on behalf

of law enforcement and will advocate for policies like revamping bail reform to help them do their job with the support they need.

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he had the right to call law enforcement and have me removed.”

At the end of the day, we don’t need more career politicians in DC and my main opponents on the Republican and Democrat sides, have spent more than 20 years in politics. I am the only candidate in this race who will fight for our shared conservative values and it is clear that we need a fighter in DC. My life experience as a business owner and veteran reinforced the life lessons my dad, a veteran of Merrill’s Marauders in WW2, taught me about the importance of service to others, sacrifice, and fighting for what I believe in.

I tried to reach Fleischman to hear his side of the story. No luck.

“Where does he hear that he has this right to squat?” I ask Shelton.

“The city was telling him this,” says Shelton.

But now Shelton was a squatter, too, so he was protected by the same pro-”tenant” law.

Still, only when Shelton threatened to bring friends to the house as backup did Adam Fleischman leave.

In Los Angeles, a woman claimed to be a “caretaker” for an elderly homeowner, who said she didn’t want the woman in her home. So, she gave Shelton a lease. While the squatter was out, Shelton changed the locks.

“But the squatter is still there?” I ask Shelton.

“Still there,” he says, “Climbing through the window because she doesn’t have access to the main house.”

She’s now been there for two years!

Shelton says his team will move in and get rid of the squatter.

“How do you know that will work?” I ask.

“Because once I take possession,” says Shelton, “Then she’ll have to fight in court to try to get back in. Most likely she won’t do that.”

Why do squatters feel entitled to other people’s property?

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It’s infuriating!

I’m glad people like Flash Shelton fight back.

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The Committee has issued its final report, covering the period 29 July 2023 to 26 January 2024; it’s an over 600 page compendium. It brings Transparency into the dark shadows of North Korea’s illegal Missile programs and proliferation, the routes through which Pyongyang gets materials, and equally cites Crypto currency schemes sustaining North Korea.

The Report’s Summary asserts, the DPRK, “continued to flout Security Council sanctions. It further developed nuclear weapons and produced nuclear fissile materials, although its last known nuclear test took place in 2017...At least seven ballistic missiles were launched,” during the past year including a third launch of a Hwasong-18 three-stage ICBM in 2023.

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield added, “In recent years, the DPRK has only continued its unlawful activity, including launching over 100 ballistic missiles since 2022, all in violation of existing Security Council resolutions.

These ballistic missile launches are destabilizing to the region and undermine the global non-proliferation regime.” South Korea’s Ambassador Hwang Joonkook added significantly, “Russia seems to be more interested in embracing or encouraging the DPRK for its provision of munitions and ballistic missiles for the conduct of its war in Ukraine.”

Naturally the report also mentions conventional weapons and details Moscow’s transgressions and the transfers from North Korea to Russia last Autumn

when in September 300 containers of weapons were shipped from the North Korean port of Nanjin to Russia. The report says the Russian merchant vessel Angara and four other ships transported the weapons to Russia via the Black Sea; the arms including rockets and artillery shells arrived in October. Given the increasingly closer scientific, military and political cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, there’s probably good reason why Russia wants to stay “off the radar” on what has become a more formalized weapons and technology transfer with the isolated DPRK regime.

Furthermore DPRK leader Kim Jong-un ventured to Vladivostok Russia last year for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. The Russian president plans to visit Pyongyang in the coming months for followup consultations with the North Koreans. Given the tense situation in East Asia, Putin may be pandering to Pyongyang both for needed munitions and to play a political spoiler role in the region through an axis of connivance.

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.

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When did the Dartmouth men’s basketball team last win an Ivy League title? (Answer follows).

Born Today

That is to say, sports standouts born on April 4 include MLB Hall-of-Fame outfielder Tris Speaker (1888) and MLB Hall-of-Fame infielder Gil Hodges (1924).

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“Dartmouth is, as I have said before, just a small college. But there are those of us who love it.’ – Danield Webster

Sports Quiz Answer

Dartmouth last won an Ivy League title in 1959 when Rudy LaRusso led the Indians into their most recent NCAA tournament. Dartmouth hasn’t had a winning season since 1998-99 when the Big Green went 14-12.

State Representative Mike Moffett was a Sports Management Professor for Plymouth State University and NHTI-Concord. He co-authored the award-winning “FAHIM SPEAKS: A Warrior-Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” which is available on Amazon.com. His e-mail address is mimoffett@ comcast.net.

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1 Class of poem The Iliad is considered

5 The FBI’s counterpart that handles overseas crime

8 A character of color

11 The musical meddlings from the state bird of Kansas

16 A false conception

17 Jessica Chastain’s husband

18 A system that alerts the public about weather information or imminent threats

19 A pest that might ruin a picnic at the park

20 Trip Odysseus went on in the Odyssey

23 Action that occurred during REM cycle or a village in the Netherlands

24 The equivalent of 2,000 lbs

26 Point guard for the Atlanta Hawks

27 Gatsby’s infatuation

29 Akin to 7 down

32 A veil of confusion over ones vision

33 Place never to be hit in a place of eternal

35 Thing responsible for producing fear and anxiety in the brain

41 What never to do around 33 across

42 Mouse sidekick in Cinderella

43 Part of Eminen’s alter ego

44 Mark ____’s short story about a patriotic church, but in the

fashion of a ship title associated with the story

48 Difficult things medical students have to memorize

49 The loneliest number

50 Singer of ‘It’s All About Me’

51 Means ‘to be moved’ in French

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1 The feeling that one gets when passing an abandoned building

2 A model of excellence

3 What a toddler might say to dismiss himself

4 A mean of deceit

5 A key word in the butterfly effect

6 A modern version of the sheriff’s job in Robin Hood

7 Similar to the Jack in a card deck, and alike in character

8 The difference between a chili pepper and a regular pepper

9 A browser extension wallet for Bitcoin NFTs

10 The mediator in Freud’s morality theory

11 Prefix meaning huge

12 Rock band formed by Aaron Freeman and Mickey Melchiondo

13 Country with a flag that has a blue stripe and a white circle in the middle

14 City in California known for their legendary vineyards

15 Unpleasant expression Draco Malfoy is famous for making

21 What’s left in the firepit

22 One who is skilled in a creative medium

24 Theory that hypothesizes the Earth was created when two planets collided into one

25 Type of song that is sung especially at Christmas

27 Short computer-generated texts that explore the complexities of the digital world

28 Expression that might be said on April 1st

29 Like the Flume at Canobie Lake Park 30 Do pigs fly?

31 2013 film starring Joaquin Phoenix

33 Expression that might be said to express annoyance

34 Like lava but remaining underground

36 South Asian style fried bread made with only flour, water, and salt

37 Short for United States Paintball Nation

38 A sacred hymn in the bible

39 Famous action that took place between the Roman and the Ottoman Empire

40 ____ Lurker of the Loch, Magic the Gathering card

45 To express excitement in Japanese

46 One of a dry, mocking humor

47 Another name for fish eggs

This Crossword Puzzle Was Created By Natalie DeGreenia From Webster, NH As Part of Her Senior Project.

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