Boulder--to find it follow the
Boulder Trail from the Sanbornton Rest Area and Tourist Information Center. The rest area is located between Exit 22 and 20 on the Southbound side of Interstate 93 in
The rest area has picnic tables, a dog walk, porta potties 24/7, vending machines and the main building is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. The loop path through the adjacent mixed wood forest takes about 20 minutes to walk--a terrific place to stretch your legs.
The Sanbornton Rest Area is accessible on the Southbound side of Interstate 93 between exits 22 and 20, near mile marker 61. Fun fact: Interstate 93 does not have an exit 21 and does anyone know why? Looking at a map on my phone I noticed that there was a trail at this rest area and I asked my husband Charlie if he wanted to do a short walk on the Sanbornton Boulder Loop. He told me when he was in college he had climbed on the Boulder at the rest area.
“Really?” I replied. I had no idea that was a thing. Charlie didn’t know if climbing there was a thing or not but he had done it. I looked it up on Mountain Project’s website and it was listed under Rest Stop Boulder Climbing and in the report the big boulder was named Large Marge. There were a few comments about climbing routes and a photo of the large glacial erratic. Rock climbers have their eyes out for boulders to boulder around on and the Sanbornton Boulder can be spied from the
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The Community Garden Club of Meredith will welcome members and prospective members to the next meeting, Thursday, May 16th from 1-3pm at the Meredith Community Center. Registration is requested by May 8th to: Roberta Gasco (robertadhg@ gmail.com). Refreshments will be served.
The program presenter is John Basiliere. John and his wife, Patricia own and operate The Black Swan Inn in Tilton as well as 48 Main Street Café in Meredith. The program, “Sounds of a Flute”, will fea-
ture the history of the Haynes Flute Company. Haynes flutes are famous for their beautiful, unique tone-rich colorful and even scaled sound that many flutists, both amateur and professional enjoy. There will also be a brief flute performance by one of the garden club members.
To The Editor:
Nazi-like groups of racists, antisemites, and violent protestors are interfering with Universities and Congress, terrorizing Jews and others, supporting Hamas (a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization), and shouting “Death to Israel” and “Death to America”.
Democrats leaders don’t condemn them because these protestors are Democrat Party mobs; they vote for Democrats, are funded by Democrats, led by Democrats, encouraged by Democrats, and bailed out by Democrats if arrested, but usually released without punishment by Democrat Prosecutors and Judges.
While usually just protesting against our country, today’s Democrat mobs are protesting for Hamas. Hamas broke the peace with Israel on October 7, 2023 by raping, murdering, and kidnapping (about 100 are still held) over a thousand Israelis and dozens of Americans, including women and children. Hamas’s atrocities are so inhumane that the media refuses to show the videos taken by Hamas for bragging rights.
The Democrat mobs scream “From the River to the Sea”. That slogan demands the total “obliteration” (see the Hamas Covenant) of Israel from the Jordan River, Israel’s East border, to the Mediterranean Sea, and the genocide of its people; Democrat leaders don’t object.
Democrat politicians walk a fine line to keep the votes of both Jews and Jew haters. Democrats feign support for Israel while
undermining the Israeli government and the safety of the Israeli people. Democrats appease Hamas supporters by preventing Israel from destroying the Hamas military despite its pledge to frequently repeat its vicious attacks on Israeli civilians.
Democrat leaders don’t condemn Hamas or other Muslim terrorists because they share the Muslim terrorists’s goals “Death to Israel” and “Death to America”, meaning death to Jews everywhere and overthrow of our democratic governments. Their shared anti-American goals and partnership are a threat to the life, liberty, and prosperity of every American.
Don Ewing Meredith, NH
To The Editor:
May the God who created this great nation through our Founding Fathers give America more men in the Senate and the House like Senators Henrik Shipstead and William Langer. These men were the only two “no” votes when the United States Senate, in their collective ignorance, ratified the UN Treaty on July 28th, 1945. Senator Langer’s words today should haunt those in the Congress who shrink from their responsibility to declare war. Standing against the Goliath of ignorance, his words need to be taught to the U.S. Congress today:
“Having so pledged myself, and having been elected to my senatorship upon such pledge , and not having been elected to
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create an organization to which we would give a promise, either express or implied , that it would have authority to send our boys all over the earth, I cannot support the Charter. I believe it is fraught with danger to the American people, and to American institutions.”
It is encouraging that some in Congress are beginning to heed their pledge. Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Chip Roy have introduced S. 3428 and H.R 6645: The Defund Act. This Act will withdraw U.S. from United Nations and all its agencies. Policing congressional betrayal has only one true teacher: you the voter! Inform them that the 20/20 hindsight of today demands they correct the 89 Senators who voted wrong in 1945; A “yes vote” that committed hundreds-of-thousands of our finest youth to fight UN no win wars for eight decades. All the blood shed by the American soldiers since then is on their hands.
Russ Payne
Let not yesterday’s congressional ignorance, caused by a lack of an informed electorate, endanger the lives of future generations of America’s finest youth. Storm emails, snail mails and phone lines of your state and federal Senators and Reps. Implore they support The Defund Act S 3428 & H.R. 6645 to completely withdraw the U.S. from the UN and all of its affiliate agencies. Check out this 19 minute video on the threat of world government. https://jbsweb.cmail19. com/t/i-l-auliyky-illtudlrs-z
Russ Payne Merrimack, NH.
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by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer
There are few New Hampshire natives whose memory has been sustained down through the decades as has that of Daniel Webster. Webster lived in a time when most American women who were married considered their main occupation to be that of a mother and housewife. Without researching the statistics of the day I dare say that most of the moth-
ers were married, and if not married, were widows. Motherhood was seen, not only as a fulltime occupation, but as a highly esteemed responsibility. Those were the days in the last couple decades of the 1700’s and the first half of the 1800’s.
The position of clergyman was also held in high regard in those days and those who were in that profession wielded great influence and often held places of leadership in town and state governments. Grace Fletcher, who was born in the year 1781, was the daughter of one of those clergymen, Rev. Elijah Fletcher, but he died when he was only thirty-nine years old and Grace was only in her fifth year of life.
Come and celebrate spring at the Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair at Tanger Outlets Saturday abd Sunday, May 18th and 19th. Tanger Outlets is located at120 Laconia Road, Tilton . Craft Fair hours are Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Don’t miss this fabulous arts & crafts fair with over 90 amazing artisans.
The Craft Fair will be held Rain or Shine Under Canopies and it is always Free Admission.Take Exit 20 off I-93 & bear left & only 1/4 mile from exit. For more Info Call Joyce 603.387.1510. To preview the Craft Fair online go to www.joycescraftshows.com
Join us for the finale of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra’s spectacular 2023-2024 season! On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7 pm, we’ll be at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, and on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 3 pm, catch us at the Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith.
Get ready for “Sinatra!” - a journey through the timeless songs of Frank Sinatra, brought to life by the extraordinary vocalist Michael Gallagan. Let Michael’s Sinatra-esque vocal style, accompanied by lush orchestral and big-band arrangements (many by the incomparable Nelson Riddle), transport you with classics like “A Foggy Day”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “Summer Wind”, “Our Love is Here to Stay”, “My Way” and more. It’s a concert you won’t want to end!
Michael Gallagan, a long-time featured artist with LRSO, returns to captivate audiences once again with his stunning Sinatra tribute, reprising his 2017 sold-out performances. Having graced symphony halls and professional musical theatre productions, Michael is a fan favorite throughout New England.
These May concerts mark the culmination of our brilliant 2023-2024 season, and tickets are going fast! Buy your tickets soon at www.LRSO.org to witness the magic of Sinatra performed by the talented musicians of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra. And a helpful tip: we suggest you do not search the web for “LRSO tickets” but instead visit www.LRSO.org directly. Many unauthorized 3rd party ticket web sites have emerged that charge excessive fees
We extend our gratitude to all our patrons for their unwavering support, keeping orchestral music alive and thriving in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Stay tuned for the announcement of next year’s season this summer by joining our mailing list at www.LRSO.org or following us on Facebook/LRSO1 and Instagram/LRSO.NH. And please, spread the word - put LRSO at the top of your “things to do in the Lakes Region” list!
The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra is a 501c3 non-profit orchestra that performs throughout the fall, winter, and spring months. Orchestra members range in age from teens through retired seniors, representing over 30 communities in the Lakes Region and beyond. For over 47 years the Orchestra has been focused on showcasing young talent and providing a venue for local musicians to perform classic to contemporary orchestral music, all in the valued community setting of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
On Wednesday, May 22 in the showroom of Goodhue Boat Company in Wolfeboro from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host “Ready To Launch.”
Designed specifically for women, ages 16+, the class will prepare participants for a safe and fun day on the lake. Topics will include information related to safety inspections, engine fluid checks, batteries, and safe starting procedures.
“This will be an engaging educational event designed to empower women to enjoy their time on the water this summer,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings. “We’ll have the boat—you bring your questions.”
“Ready To Launch” takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the showroom of Goodhue Boat Company in Wolfeboro. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. To register or learn more about NHBM, visit nhbm.org.
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging events and programs tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane and Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, Taylor Community, Belletetes, and North Water Marine.
The Wright Museum will opened its doors for the season on May 1st, kicking off a season that will see it celebrate its 30th year. Located in Wolfeboro, Hew Hampshire, the Wright Museum recognizes and honors the contributions and enduring legacy of World War II-era Americans through interactive exhibits, lecture series, and a comprehensive look at how both the battlefront and the home front provided a profound, enduring impact on American society.
“We are always excited to open our doors for the season,” said Wright Museum Executive Director Peggy Hennelly-Maniates, “but this year is really special. We’re celebrating 30 years of commemorating the far-reaching effects those of the Greatest Generation have had on our country. We also have some fantastic special exhibits that everyone will want to see, and some amazing lectures and anniversary surprises planned. We can’t wait to see everyone at the museum!”
This year’s special exhibits include “Women in Uniform,” a traveling exhibit courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command that features works of art depicting female Navy military personnel and the wide-ranging and varied occupations they held. In addition to this look at how World War II-era American women were pushing the boundaries of prospects available to them, the Wright Museum will feature an exciting interactive exhibit, “D-Day: Freedom from Above.” This exhibit will provide a unique, interactive experience for all ages, blending physical objects from the Wright Museum’s collection and augmented reality technology. Visitors will be immersed in the decisive moments of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
The 30th anniversary celebrations will run all season long, launching on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6. From pop-up events to special guests, incredible lectures, and all-out fun, the Wright Museum is looking forward to celebrating its storied history.
Be sure to check out the Wright Museum, which The Saturday Evening Post has called “one of the best private military museums.”
by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
Brendan is off this week. This column appears in his book “I Really Only Did It For The Socks-Stories & Thoughts On Aging. ”
The other day I was driving to work when I saw ahead of me a young man standing by the side of the road, wearing a backpack while staring at his cell phone. Upon hearing the sound of my approaching car, he looked up for a second, stuck out his thumb and then continued to look at his phone as I drove past.
Now, first off, I don’t usually pick up hitchhikers, but if I did, I’d expect a little more of an effort on his part before I would stop.
You know what I mean. The backwards walk with that look of despair, the long gaze towards the passing motorist, trying to relay the emotion of desperation and fatigue. The raised thumb that continues to move with the direction of the passing car until the very last second it has passed you. And, of course, the final turn and glance at the car as it heads off into the distance, hoping the driver of the car will give one last look in his rearview mirror, reconsider, and then stop.
At least that’s the way I learned the game in my youth. Hitchhiking was work and took a bit of effort. It was a free ride that still needed to be earned with a little effort. It took some acting and being able to play on the driver’s empathy.
It was an art form in a way. Looking up from your phone for a second, half-heartedly sticking out your thumb and then going back to whatever is so important on your little
screen, just doesn’t deserve, in my humble opinion, that final reward.
Maybe he was on Facebook, giving a few dozen thumbs up without working too hard on his thumb out. Maybe he was checking on a few of his hundreds of his so-called “friends” none of whom, obviously, were up for giving him a lift that day. Maybe he was posting how frustrated he was that no one was stopping to give him a lift and then constantly checking to see how many people liked what he had to say.
Still, it all seemed perfectly in line with the times we live in. Many of us, young and old, just expect the rewards without all the work. I don’t know how long that young man waited until he got a ride, but I can imagine that each car that passed him was the one at fault for not stopping to pick him up. After all (with apologies to Julius Caesar) “He came, He put out his thumb, He deserves a ride.”
We live today in a world of instant gratification; we want everything, and we want it yesterday. Instant messages, the answer to any question at our fingertips, one-hour delivery by drones at the click of a button. (Of course, we hicks up here in New Hampshire have to wait until the next day for our deliveries, sometimes even longer than 24-hours. It’s like living in the Stone Age.)
I don’t mean to sound like a grumpy old man, (which doesn’t dismiss the fact that I am) but I’m glad I grew up when I did. The patience and anticipation of actually waiting for something, using our imagination to make up games to play, not worrying about looking at our phones every ten seconds, rolling our eyes at the WWII generation who told us we didn’t know how easy we had it.
I feel that I have a greater
appreciation for this technological age since I had to transition into as opposed to those who were born into it. I think it is wonderful that I can order a package of pencils on Amazon and have it at my doorstep within two days. But, if I have to wait longer, I can deal with it.
I appreciate being able to immediately communicate with family members in case of emergency, but I don’t get frustrated if a slow internet keeps me from instantly sharing a video of a sleeping cat falling off a chair.
I enjoy the fact that I can instantly call up an old movie I haven’t seen in years on my television and enjoy it when I want and pause it for unavoidable bathroom breaks. Still, I am just as happy rereading an old favorites book if the information super highway isn’t cooperating.
I like that I can live in both worlds. The world of getting things fast if needed and the world of being grateful for the opportunity to do so. The world of realizing that this new age of instant gratification will never apply to every single thing in it and some things still take some time and effort to achieve.
The world of realizing that just because I exist, that doesn’t mean I am owed a thing.
Of course, instead of complaining about the younger generation and their need for having everything right away, I could use this to my advantage. Maybe if I see the young man hitchhiking again, I will stop, pick him up and then lecture him on how his generation doesn’t know how easy they have it while he rolls his eyes at me.
Absolutely not! They have led you to make a fatal mistake and you are repeating history.
I wrote in Isaiah, “Jerusalem staggers, Judah is falling; their words and deeds are against the LORD, defying his glorious presence. The look on their faces testifies against them; they parade their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them! They have brought disaster upon themselves.” (Isaiah 3:8-9). They have done the same in your day. They have not learned the hard lesson, that I have established laws designed for your good and for life but if you violate them, I will bring consequences, as painful as national collapse.
You are no different from Sodom and in fact you are practicing things that are worse. Sodom is no more!
Though once majestic in beauty and prosperity, it is now a barren wasteland of salt, sun and a severe climate in which few can live. You practice sins, such as rampant illicit sex in both heterosexual and homosexual hookups that are a gross distortion of my will and design. You tolerate and promote drag exhibitions that normalize and legitimize what I called an “abomination,” and which blur the distinctions of my created design of only male and female (Deuteronomy 22:5). You encourage children to transition from my
God given sexuality of male or female, even though they as children are naturally led to do foolish and dangerous behaviors and lack the maturity of knowing right from wrong. You do this, yet hypocritically maintaining adult age restrictions for alcohol consumption, smoking or driving a car. All of these practices, while you were once “under God,” would have been considered wrong, damaging to society and worthy of punishment but now are glorified, championed, touted and legalized in the name of “freedom.” You have no idea of the bondage it brings to those who practice these things and to the society that tolerates and approves of them. Your almost universal practice of being lawless is being legitimized from the highest office in your land to the lowliest civil servant, and often with brazen lies or justifications. You consider consequences for law breaking to be passé and as a result encourage more crimes and greater crimes. You have forgotten my words, “when the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with schemes to do wrong.” (Ecclesiastes 8:11). Your youth are roaming your streets and communities unrestrained. They commit violent crimes with impunity, destroying everything in sight. They live and behave as though they had no parental control, who maintain clear standards of right and wrong and who bring
painful consequences for wrongdoing. Children live this way because few have parents who are mature and instead have children raising children. These parents are children not chronologically in age but in maturity. They have never matured themselves.
In the same passage in Isaiah chapter 3, I also noted that at the time of their corruption leading to my judgment, they were led by children. “I will make boys their officials; mere children will govern them.” (Isaiah 3:4). Why? Because there were no responsible adults any longer. Most were simply living according to their selfish, sinful desires instead of living responsible lives that had self-restraint from wrong, evil practices, defined by me their Creator. Notice the direct consequence of children raising children who themselves never mature due to faulty parenting. “People will oppress each other—man against man, neighbor against neighbor. The young will rise up against the old, the base against the noble.” (Isaiah 3:5).
Watch your news tonight on a station that will faithfully report all the news. Watch and you see the words I had written by Isaiah acted out on your streets and your College and University campuses.
So many of your leaders live as children themselves. They don’t live by my laws and will, but simply doing, “what was right in their own eyes.” (Judges 21:25). In other words they, in their pride and
arrogance, replace my laws with their laws. This includes whatever they want, regardless of existing laws or longestablished moral principles that they flout and flaunt. Can’t you see that this is the behavior of children not adults?
As leaders they then compound their childish and sinful behavior and its consequences by permitting “anything the people want.” They make laws endorsing and protecting aberrant behavior that reflects licentiousness and lawlessness. Instead of taking a stand against aberrant behavior and redirecting their citizenry toward healthy behavior, they give them what they want, with disastrous results. Virtually everything that 10 years ago, and hundreds of years before, was considered wrong and worthy of condemnation and punishment, now is being hailed as embracing “freedom” and “personal rights.” Unfortunately, leaders like this have forgotten me. They have forgotten my laws and they have forgotten that my standards and my consequences remain intact. Therefore, what they hail as “rights” couldn’t be more wrong and deadly. That is why I will need to bring sever consequences if you do not change. I have been patient, but it will end. Pity those who lead this way and their citizenry, particularly if it is to line their own pockets with continued position and power. If your leaders can’t see these tragic and
America’s college campuses are in a state of complete meltdown -- at least in blue states, where administrators cater to the whims of these Americahating dolts. But why are these students -- the most privileged people in literally world history -- LARPing as terrorists and stanning for murderous groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the like?
The answer is simple and timeless: aimless, privileged, value-free young people seek revolution. They always have.
In Northwestern professor Gary Saul Morson’s book, “Wonder Confronts Certainty,” about the history of Russian literature, he describes what he says is a Russian literary type: the revolutionary. The revolutionary is typically from a well-off background but in love with destruction for its own sake. “The will to destroy is also a creative will,” anarchist Mikhail Bakunin famously said. In 1918, Russian poet Alexander Blok wrote an essay titled “The Intelligentsia and the Revolution.” In it, he argued that violence is an antidote to “the boredom, the triviality” of regular life -- it will “make everything over ... change our false, boring, hideous life ... this is called revolution.”
But revolutionaries cannot succeed without mainstream support. During the lead-up to the Russian Revolution, the so-called Constitutional Democratic Party openly cheered and encouraged terrorists, even fundraising for them. The party leader said, after a massive terrorist attack of 1906, “Condemn terror? Never! That would
mean the moral death of the party.”
Naturally, when the Bolsheviks took over, they killed or arrested all the leading members of the Constitutional Democratic Party.
When it comes to our radicals, nothing has changed. Bored middle- to upper-class kids have been privileged by a system that has handed them everything but given no mission by their parents other than to “find themselves.” Then they meet fellow revolutionaries -- and revolutionary professors -- who inform them that the system that has given them their privilege is corrupt and evil. They feel guilty, and the only way to alleviate that guilt is to join the revolution. To cosplay oppression.
Right now, it’s all somewhat silly.
But there are two paths for these radicals -- both dangerous. The first path has been the most common in recent generations: the radicals go on to integrate into more mainstream institutions, which they corrupt from the inside. These radicals have absolutely destroyed major American institutions, from universities to businesses.
But there’s an even darker path. That’s the path where the LARPing doesn’t stop at taking over campus buildings and assaulting Jewish students. That’s the path where a few acts of violence blossom into something far, far worse. That’s what happened during the 1960s and 1970s; in 1971 and 1972, there were almost five bombings a day in the United States. Groups ranging from the Black Panthers to the Symbionese Liberation Army, from the FALN to the Weather Underground, engaged in violent terrorism.
Both paths are plausible. Humored by the Democratic Party, propped up by the media, these college revolutionaries will eventually get tired of co-
by John Stossel Syndicated Columnist
President Joe Biden says, “I know how to make government work!”
You’d think he’d know. He’s worked in government for 51 years.
But the truth is,no one can make government work.
Biden hasn’t.
Look at the chaos at the border, our military’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the rising cost of living, our unsustainable record-high debt ...
In my new video, economist Ed Stringham argues that no government can ever work well, because “even the best person can’t implement change. ... The massive bureaucracy gets bigger and slower.”
I learned that as a consumer reporter watching bureaucrats regulate business. Their rules usually made
life worse for consumers.
Yet politicians want government to do more!
Remember the unveiling of Obamacare’s website? Millions tried to sign up. The first day, only six got it to work.
Vice President Joe Biden made excuses: “Neither (Obama) and I are technology geeks.”
Stringham points out, “If they can’t design a basic simple website, how are they going to manage half the economy?”
While bureaucrats struggled with the Obamacare site, the private sector successfully created Uber and Lyft, platforms like iCloud, apps like Waze, smartwatches, etc.
The private sector creates things that work because it has to. If businesses don’t serve customers well, they go out of business.
But government is a monopoly. It never goes out of business. With no competition, there’s less pressure to
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Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the consulting firm Age Wave. If you are near retirement, how can you prepare yourself to become financially free, so you won’t have to depend on grown children or other family members?
Here are a few suggestions to consider: Keep adding to retirement savings. Today, with a greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, many people are spending two, or even three, decades in an active retirement. To help pay for those years, then, you’ll likely need to build your retirement savings as much as possible. So, while you’re still working, try to contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you are in the later stages of your career, possibly close to your peak earning power, you may be able to put in sizable sums every year.
Choose an appropriate withdrawal rate. While it’s obviously important to build your retirement savings, it’s just as essential to make the money last. Once you retire, you’ll want to establish an appropriate withdrawal rate — that is, the amount you can take out each year from your 401(k) and other investments without running the risk of outliving your money. The amount you can safely withdraw each year will depend on a variety of factors, including your age, your account balances, Social Security benefits, inflation, income tax rates and spousal income. In any case, selecting a suitable withdrawal rate can help go
a long way toward preserving your financial freedom throughout your retirement.
Think about downsizing. One possible way to boost your savings and add liquidity is to downsize your living arrangements. This may be an attractive option if your children are grown and your current home feels too large. Of course, downsizing is a highly personal decision — if you’ve lived in your home for many years, have fond memories of raising a family in it and still enjoy the neighborhood, it can certainly be hard to leave. Consequently, you’ll need to weigh these emotional factors against the potential financial benefits of moving into a smaller, less expensive space.
Prepare for long-term care costs. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, you could face some sizable expenses, most of which may not be covered by Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. And clearly, you would not want to put your grown children in a position where they might feel the need to step in financially. To help avoid this possibility, you may want to consult with a financial professional about addressing these costs through strategies that may be appropriate for your needs.
These aren’t the only ideas to consider in helping maintain your financial independence and reducing your potential dependence on your family during your retirement years. But taken together, they can give you a good start — so think about putting them to work.
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by Chris Bosak Contributing Writer
It was one of those “quick walks” that ended up being a threehour birding journey.
I hit the trail shortly after sunrise and was immediately greeted by the awesome cacophony of bird sounds that can only happen during spring migration. The loud voices of cardinals, robins, and Carolina wrens were the dominant sounds. American crows cawed in the distance and red-winged blackbirds belted out their “conk-a-ree” songs from a nearby field. That was all good stuff, of course, but the real auditory treats came from birds with less conspicuous songs.
The softer calls of field sparrows and savannah sparrows emanated from the field, and a high-pitched, nearly inaudible, song came from the top of a maple tree near the parking lot.
It was a warbler, but which one? Since it was the beginning of spring migration and my warbler song identification skills are rusty, it took me a few seconds to realize it was a prairie warbler singing up there.
I hadn’t even gotten out of the parking lot yet, and my excitement for the walk grew. I took the immediate warbler sighting as a sign that the previous night had been a good
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one for migration, and it was going to be a birdfilled walk. Fast forward about three hours into my “quick walk,” and my gut feeling turned out to be right. It wasn’t necessarily a warblerfest, but the variety of birds I saw made it one of those walks that I will remember for a long time.
Sparrows are quickly becoming one of my favorite bird families to watch and this walk featured several of these fascinating birds. White-throated sparrows remain the dominant species. I always enjoy seeing whitethroated sparrows in the spring when they are in their bright, fresh breeding plumage. The white on their throats and heads and their yellow lores (area between bill and eye on side of head) really pop this
time of year.
Field sparrows have a certain understated elegance about them as they are not flashy, but still attractive birds. Savannah sparrows, similar to white-throated sparrows, are particularly vibrant in the spring and the yellow stripes above their eyes really shine this time of year. Later in the walk, as I approached a pond and adjoining swamp, I noticed a shy swamp sparrow lurking in its namesake habitat. I also saw a chipping sparrow collecting straw for a nest during the walk.
I wrote a few weeks ago about the joys of spring vernal pools and highlighted the frogs and other such critters that may be found there. This walk took me past a shallow vernal pool that had two Louisiana waterthrushes
bopping around looking for morsels to pull out of the muck. Louisiana waterthrushes are really warblers, even though they look like thrushes and don’t act like your “typical warbler.” They may be found on the ground near shallow pools or even streams scuttling around and making birders wonder whether they are looking at a Louisiana waterthrush or a northern waterthrush. Those species each migrate through New England and look nearly identical with a few subtle differences to tell them apart.
Some of the larger songbirds had returned overnight as well. I heard and then eventually spotted a Baltimore ori -
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May is here and by now most of us have experienced some fleeting glimpses of summer weather during this Spring season. Temperatures into the 70’s one day and the 50’s the next, it certainly has not slowed the trees and blooms that are beginning to bud. My peach trees are looking happier this year than last as the bees are actively gathering their fill and helping to propagate the crop that I am eagerly anticipating several months from now. Not counting my chickens before they hatch but just eager to see God’s little creatures hard at work doing their thing.
The various stages of preparation (l-r): showing the cake mix and butter added and ready for the oven, the holes are poked in the cake and then sauce is poured over.
And speaking of chickens, I am hopeful for a good brood of chicks this year.
Next winter’s pellets were delivered early, this past Sunday morning, and by evening my son had two brooders the size of
shipping containers made from the pellet pallets (say that ten times fast!). It did lead me to question, are we raising chickens or Pterodactyls?
With spring comes Mother’s Day, May 12th this year. Often viewed as the unofficial start of summer events, for those eager to start the BBQ early,
I thought it would be appropriate to offer up a dessert for the occasion. Suitable for either a BBQ picnic or an equally enjoyable inside event, depending upon the weather, this Apple Bourbon Dump Cake is perfect for this transitioning time of year. We long to be out of the lingering winter dol -
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would be it. But getting back to dump cake. This dump cake is a bit different. As a quick refresher, the principle of dump cake is simplicity. Minimal ingredients are “dumped” together (or layered) into a greased pan and then placed into the oven and baked until everything is nicely melded together. The end result (one hopes) is a delicious combination of the rich taste of butter mixed with pie filling and a cake mix that typically comes out like a soft cobbler or light crisp (not overly crunchy).
While this dump cake too has the traits noted above, this dump cake differs in that you will be mixing a few ingredients. The cookie crumb base is a combination of butter cookies, brown sugar,
YIELD: 16 Servings Time: 60-65 Minutes (10 min prep/45-50 Bake
CRUST
1-11.5oz. pk of butter cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
1 Stick of Unsalted Butter (melted)
½ Cup Brown Sugar
DUMP CAKE
1 box cake mix (yellow or spice)
1-21oz. can Apple Pie filling
¼ Cup Maple Syrup
¼ Cup Apple Juice
½ Cup Apple Sauce
2 Lg. Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
2 tsp. Cinnamon (ground)*
½ tsp. Nutmeg (ground)*
2 sticks plus 1 Tbsp. Unsalted
Butter (1 stick melted, 1 stick cut up)
GLAZE
6 Tbsp. Butter (salted)
1 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)
½ Cup Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp. Bourbon
PREPARATION
DUMP CAKE
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan with 1 Tbsp. of butter.
- In a bowl or gallon zipper bag combine the cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, mixing completely. Crumbs should hold together with slight pressure. Lightly pat the crumb mixture into the bottom and partially up the sides of the 9x13 pan and set aside.
- Combine Cake mix *(and spices if not using a spice mix) and set aside.
- Combine maple syrup, apple juice, Apple Pie filling in a bowl with the apple sauce and the diced apples.
- Gently evenly spoon the filling mix over the butter cookie crumb base in the pan.
- Top the filling mix with the dry cake mix and then evenly space the cut butter pieces over the top. Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the butter and cake mix.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 50 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven, there should be bubbles letting out steam. Let rest while making the sauce.
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. While stirring, bring to a boil for one minute. Add the bourbon and continue to boil for two to three minutes to thicken the sauce.
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- With a clean kitchen dowel or skewer, poke holes into the dump cake and then slowly pour or spoon the bourbon sauce over the entire top of the dump cake.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
and butter. Anyone familiar with making a shortbread based “square” or cheesecake crust will be readily able to execute this easy crumb base. The filling, while not overly “handsy” does require you to mix a few ingredients, but again, it re-
ally is less complicated than it sounds. Then the mix and the butter are “dumped” on and it goes into the oven for just under an hour. The sauce can be made while the cake is in the oven. And by the time it is ready to come out the dishes are done
and all you need to do is poke a few holes into the top and gently pour over the sauce and serve.
And, “Oh Boy!” Perhaps the best way to describe the end result is, if you have a sweet tooth, you will not be
by Mike Moffett Contributing Writer
A recent visit to Portland, Oregon, was imperfectly timed in that all the city’s sports teams were out of town when we were in town—to include the Portland Timber (Major League Soccer), the Portland Thorns FC (National Women’s Soccer League), and the Portland Hops (Minor League baseball). Even the Portland Winterhawks (minor league hockey) were elsewhere.
Yes, Portland does have the NBA’s Trail Blazers, but that team finished last in the Western Conference and all the players had dispersed before the ongoing playoffs.
So, Beth and I turned to our son-in-law Emmanuel for local sports guidance.
“Portland does have plenty of sports bars,” we were told.
Aha!
“I love sports bars,” I replied. “I’ve probably been to dozens over the years.”
“More like hundreds,” said Beth.
“Okay. Let’s just say scores of sports bars.”
Sports bars typically have their own themes. NASCAR. Baseball. College. It depends upon where the bar/pub/ tavern is located.
Sports Illustrated once listed America’s top sports bars, with
Boston’s The Fours being rated #1 in the country. Naturally I had to visit, and I dragged Beth along with me. The Fours thus became one of dozens (hundreds?) of sports bars I’d visited during my long sports career. That establishment was almost a museum, a veritable shrine to Boston sports history with priceless photos and memorabilia. And
I loved the lobster and steak mac and cheese— as well as the brewskis. Sadly, the place closed in 2020 during the COVID thing.
One of my all-time favorite sports bars was a Boston sports bar located incongruously in Encinitas, Calif. Owned and supported by Boston expats, the place had great Beantown swag and offered
discounted drink deals whenever it rained. I visited occasionally when stationed at the nearby Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. It was a great place to watch a Celtics-Lakers hoop contest.
So, back to Portland. Emmanuel identified some potential watering holes, to include a women’s sports bar called The Sports Bra. (Bar/Bra. Get it?)
As a former professor of sports sociology, I was intrigued.
In 2023 a Portland chef named Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra, reportedly the country’s first-ever sports bar to show only female sports on its TVs. Obsessed with women’s sports, Nguyen wasn’t sure that it would work. But it did. Revenue approximated a million dollars after only eight months. That’s a lot of beer sales.
“We didn’t have any women’s sports bars in the North Country where I grew up,” I pointed out. “It’s about time we went to one.”
“It may not be what you’re probably imagining,” said Beth. “It won’t
disappointed, because this dump cake hits it straight on and takes no prisoners. Capable of tooth decay by just looking at this dessert, you can feel the pain of the cavity yet to be determined. In
fact, your dentist just might name an exam room after you for just devouring one serving. Yes, it is that sweet. With a cookie crumb crust and a hard sauce reminiscent of spiked Butterscotch, this dessert takes on a life of its own. In my opinion, pairing this with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to balance the sweeeeeeet decadence of this addictive dessert is a must. Apple, Butterscotch, and Bourbon seem to be a classic trio of flavors. While I will concede that they do tend to befit more of a fall / winter profile, I can honestly say this is a flavor combination that can be enjoyed, indulged in, at any time of year. And yes, the bourbon can easily be omitted for those concerned with their audience, and still the sauce will be a true complement to this dish.
The month of May offers a time to celebrate. Whether it be to usher in Spring, the season of renewal. Or, perhaps you wish to honor the women in your life who gave so much to raise, nurture, or care for you along the way, this Apple Bourbon Dump Cake is a dessert that is quick, easy, and loaded with great flavor that you can share around the dinner table. And it goes equally well with a grand celebration or just a Simple Feast. Enjoy!
SHAPIRO from 7
opting institutions and seek to tear them down entirely. All it takes is someone to break the glass first. What could break the glass? It could be as simple as Donald Trump winning the 2024 election. Remember, while the student protesters were rioting in 1968, it took Richard Nixon’s election to push those protesters underground -- and into overt acts of routine terrorism. Given that the entire left has now deemed Donald Trump a fascist threat, would it be all that shocking if the same students now barricading administration buildings on behalf of an
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fateful leadership failures and you do, you must never allow them to be put into positions to determine the destiny of your future. Find leaders who fear me and who understand that “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” (Psalm 127:1).
This truth is just another way of saying, “There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” (Proverbs 21:30).
Don’t continue to test me, you will lose.
I love you, God
These letters are written by Rev. Dr. Sam Hollo of Alton, NH.
actual terrorist group, Hamas, decide to ratchet their “intifada” up to the next level?
Ben Shapiro is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” and co-founder of Daily Wire+. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author; his latest book is “The Authoritarian Moment: How The Left Weaponized America’s Institutions Against Dissent.” To find out more about Ben Shapiro and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.
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Grace Fletcher’s mother remarried to another clergyman from Salisbury, New Hampshire, which happened to be the home town of Daniel Webster, the son of an influential man of that town, also a respected churchman.
James Parton, writing many years ago about the life of Grace Fletcher, said, “Thus it was that she became acquainted with her future husband. Daniel Webster was only one year older than herself. They attended the same church; they went to school together; they met one another at their neighbors’ houses; and
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this early intimacy ripened at length into a warmer and deeper attachment.”
They did not rush into marriage, however, and it was not until after Daniel had moved to Portsmouth to practice law that they were married when Daniel was twenty-six years old. Daniel had attended
school at Exeter Academy, graduated from Dartmouth College with honors, and begun his law practice in Boscawen before the move to Portsmouth. So, after having experienced what it was like to live in poverty, he located in New Hampshire’s richest town at that time where his income increased significantly.
In June of 1809 a still young Daniel Webster left town suddenly and returned a week or two later with his wife, the former Grace Fletcher. Grace had also continued her schooling and taught school before her marriage to the young lawyer who was on his way to national fame.
Suggesting that good wives are usually good mothers, let us consider the type of person Grace Fletcher Webster was as seen by writers from years past.
According to James Parton “she was equal to all occasions,” “com-
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posed”, and had “a quiet dignity” about her. “Uniting with great sweetness of disposition, unaffected, frank and winning manners, no one could approach her without wishing to know her, and no one could know her well, without loving her.”
Grace Webster was especially known for her hospitality and graciousness in hosting dinners and other public events, probably usually associated with her husband’s professional life. Grace apparently lived, except for those “official” responsibilities, a life generally outside of the public eye, supporting her husband and raising her children.
One writer described her as very religious and intelligent and as being an attractive woman of common sense. She reportedly would not allow Daniel to court her until he joined the church. Daniel was apparently doing much traveling then as a young lawyer and politician, leaving Grace as the true homemaker of the family. Another comment on the lives of Grace and Daniel was that they “enjoyed an especially affectionate and companionable relationship.”
Keep in mind the fact that in those days the means of transportation were few and primitive by today’s standards, and the medical help for sick children and adults was not always available or effective. The fact that three of the five children of Grace and Daniel Webster died young has been attributed to inheriting her “delicate constitution,” though it would appear that two of them were victims of a disease that took the lives of many in those days, that being tuberculosis. Little
two more children. He lived to see the deaths of two more of his children with Grace before his own death in 1852. Daughter Julia died from tuberculosis at age 30 in 1848, and son Edward, a major in the Mexican War, died in Mexico in the same year at age 28.
Daniel Fletcher Webster, son of Daniel and Grace, died in the Civil War in 1862.
Grace Webster died in the arms of her father when she was seven and that was one of a few times that Daniel was said to have “wept convulsively.”
Son Charles died at an even younger age which is said to have brought on a period of depression for his mother, though she is said to have written a letter to Daniel at the time, seeking to comfort him. She wrote: “I have dreaded the hour which should destroy hopes, but trust you will not let this event afflict you too much, and that we both shall be able to resign him without a murmur, happy in the reflection that he has returned to his Heavenly Father, pure as I received him.”
She continued: “he was patient as a lamb during all his sufferings, and they were at last so great I was happy when they were ended. I shall always reflect on his brief life with mournful pleasure, and, I hope, remember with gratitude all the joy he gave me - and it has been great.”
Grace Fletcher Webster died in the fortysixth year of her life as the result of a tumor. It was in December of the year 1827 that Mr. and Mrs. Webster were headed to Washington, D.C., to take up residence in the city where
Daniel was to serve in Congress. Mrs. Webster became very sick at New York City and on January 21, 1828
Daniel Webster wrote to his brother, “Poor Grace has gone to Heaven.”
We don’t have much information about the life of Grace Fletcher Webster, but what we do know is that she, the daughter of a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, seemed to have maintained her faith throughout her life, was devoted to her husband, whom she influenced for good, and was a good and loving mother to her children.
Daniel would marry again to Caroline LeRoy with whom he had
In the family cemetery in Marshfield, Massachusetts, a marble column, erected by Daniel Webster is inscribed with the following: “Grace Webster, Wife of Daniel Webster, Born January the 16th,1782; Died January the 21st, 1828.‘ Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.’”
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When house hunting, your realtor can help you learn about the current energy usage of the homes you’re interested in purchasing. If you’re explicitly looking for green housing, it’s helpful to work with a professional with specific expertise or credentials in this area.
The amount of direct sunlight your potential home receives can have a large impact on your HVAC needs.
Renting? Reach out to your landlord to determine what updates they’re willing to make. You may not be allowed to make permanent changes, or interested in making investments in someone else’s property, but energy-saving habits, such as washing clothes in cold water and adjusting the thermostat when leaving town, can help.
Whether you’re in the market to buy or rent, basic energy- and water-saving features to check for when visiting properties include good insulation, properly sealed doors and windows, smart thermostats, low-flow or dual-flush toilets, highefficiency or tankless hot water heaters, and front-loading washing machines. The ENERGY STAR and WaterSense labels are good indicators that the property, and the appliances within it, are designed with efficiency in mind. You should also consider which direction the building faces and whether it’s shaded.
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Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget, and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on the time you spend relaxing and entertaining on your patio, deck, or other outdoor spaces.
Freshen up the look and comfort of these areas with some new furniture. Look for comfortable pieces made of durable materials guaranteed to provide years of enjoyment. If this is not within your budget, consider refurbishing something you already have, are gifted from a friend, or find in a thrift shop. Adding a bit of paint, new cushions, or even colorful pillows can transform older pieces into something special.
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Fountains add serenity and noise-blocking sound to gardens and outdoor entertainment spaces.
for added shade in the summer. Then enjoy the warming sunlight when the vines drop their leaves during the cooler months of the year.
Create some privacy with strategically placed plantings and containers. Tall grasses, narrow upright shrubs, and vinecovered trellises can help block unwanted views while creating a private space outdoors. Consider the views you want to keep and those you want to block. Screen unsightly views and areas where neighbors can see into your space. You may only need a vine-covered trellis, several hanging baskets, a couple of pots, or a section of fencing rather than a long hedge or length of
fencing.
Soften the look of fencing with some wall-mounted planters, a few potted plants or shrubs, and in-ground plantings if space allows. Use a diverse selection of plants when creating a living screen. This provides more seasonal interest and makes it easier to replace that one failed plant in a mature hedge of evergreens like arborvitaes.
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Updating your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system to cool your home in a smart and sustainable way involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce environmental impact.
Consider these tips from the heating and cooling experts at Carrier to help make your cooling system more eco-friendly:
1. Upgrade to an Energy-Efficient HVAC System. If your HVAC system is outdated, consider replacing it with a more energy-efficient model. Look for systems with an Energy Star or high SEER2 (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) rating, which indicates better energy efficiency. The higher the SEER2 rating, the more efficient the unit. Financial incentives for installing a higher-efficiency system are available through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. You can also shop for rebates from manufacturers and utility companies.
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KENNETT
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Avery Guinta was
Often good people join government. Some work as hard as workers in the private sector.
they don’t, competitors will, and you might lose your job.
sector.
Prospect Mountain is scheduled to take part
But not for long. Because the bureaucracy’s incentives kill initiative.
Governments never go out of business.
Thursday, Sept. 28
BELMONT
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If a government worker works hard, he might get a small raise. But he sits near others who earn the same pay and, thanks to archaic civil service rules, are unlikely to get fired even if they’re late, lazy or stupid.
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GILFORD
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WINNISQUAM
“Companies can only stay in business if they always keep their customer happy,” Stringham points out. “Competition pushes us to be better. Government has no competition.”
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I push back.
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GILFORD
Year after year, the Pentagon fails audits. If a private company repeatedly does that, they get shut down. But government never gets shut down.
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WINNISQUAM
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A Pentagon spokeswoman makes excuses: “We’re working on improving our process. We certainly are learning each time.”
$100 billion were stolen.
“One woman bought a Bentley,” laughs Stringham. “A father and son bought a luxury home.”
At least Biden noticed the fraud. He announced, “We’re going to make you pay back what you stole!
No. They will not.
That’s government work.
More recently, Biden proudly announced that government would create “500,000 (EV) charging stations.”
After two years, they’ve built ... seven. Not 7,000. Just seven.
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profit selling cars people actually like.
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When Sweden sold Absolut Vodka, the company increased its profits sixfold.
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It’s ridiculous for Biden to say, “I know how to make government work.”
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Over the same time, greedy, profit-seeking Amazon built 17,000.
BELMONT
“Politicians say, ‘Voters can vote us out.’”
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Friday, Sept. 29
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Over time, that’s demoralizing. Eventually government workers conclude, “Why try?”
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In the private sector, workers must strive to make things better. If
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They don’t learn much. They still fail audits.
BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports EditorBiden’s Fraud Enforcement Task Force has recovered only 1% of what was stolen.
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“With a free market,” Stringham replies, “The consumer votes every single day with the dollar. Under politics, we have to wait four years.”
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Field Hockey vs. St. Thomas; 4
It’s another reason why, over time, government never works as well as the private
Girls’ Soccer vs. Prospect Mountain; 12:30
Volleyball vs. Laconia; 4:45
GILFORD-BELMONT
Football vs. Laconia; 7
WINNISQUAM
Boys’ Soccer vs. Farmington; 10
Field Hockey vs. Littleton; TBD
Football vs. Franklin; 2
Volleyball vs. Souhegan; 5:45 Monday, Oct. 2
BELMONT
“It’s like we’re living in Groundhog Day,” Stringham jokes.
CARROLL — The Gilford golf team played at the Mount Washington Resort on Friday, Sept. 15, finishing second behind host White Mountains Regional and ahead of Hopkinton and Inter-Lakes.
“Privatize!” says Stringham. “Whenever we think something’s important, question whether government should do it.”
No one does.
KINGSWOOD
Girls’ Soccer vs. Souhegan; 5:30
PROSPECT MOUNTAIN
Boys’ Soccer vs. Newfound; 4
Next week, this column takes on Donald Trump’s promise: “We’ll drain the Washington swamp!”
Cross Country Home Meet; 4
Girls’ Soccer at Newfound; 4
Cross Country at Prospect Mountain; 4
Volleyball at Moultonborough; 6:15 GILFORD
Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Milford; 4
When Covid hit, politicians handed out almost $2 trillion in “rescue” funds. The Government Accountability Office says more than
Girls’ Lacrosse at Milford; 4
Softball at Winnisquam; 4
WINNISQUAM
Boys’ Soccer at White Mountains; 4 Cross Country at Prospect Mountain; 4
Volleyball at Gilford; 5:45 Thursday, Oct. 5
Girls’ Soccer at Inter-Lakes; 4
All schedules are subject to change.
White Mountains took top honors with 71 points, Gilford finished with 66 for second place, followed by Hopkinton with 59 points and Inter-Lakes with 44.
Ryan Folan earned medalist honors out of the top spot in the lineup, finishing with 22 points to lead Gilford.
Even without fraud, government makes money vanish. I’ve reported on my town’s $2 million toilet in a park. When I confronted the parks commissioner, he said, “$2 million was a bargain! Today it would cost $3 million.”
Brett Skoog from the second spot and William Wallace from the third spot both finished with 16 points and Chris Port finished with 14 points from the fourth spot to round out the scoring for Gilford.
In Britain, government-owned Jaguar lost money year after year. Only when Britain sold the company to private investors did Jaguar start turning a
Colton Byars finished with five points and Ali Lyman rounded out the field of Gilford golfers teeing off on the day.
Gilford is scheduled to be at Hopkinton on Monday, Oct. 2.
Sports Editor Joshua Spaulding can be reached at 279-4516, ext. 155 or josh@salmonpress.news.
Unified Soccer at Spaulding; 4
Every Tuesday at JohnStossel.com, Stossel posts a new video about the battle between government and freedom.
Volleyball at Franklin; 6:15
Thursday, Oct. 5
KENNETT
Field Hockey vs. John Stark; 4 PROSPECT MOUNTAIN
Girls’ Soccer at Mascoma; 4
All schedules are subject to change.
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The top of the Sanbornton Boulder is on the side of the trail. Be sure to walk all the way around because the back side really is impressive.
south end of the rest area parking lot.
PATENAUDE from 1 earth and wood stairway. At the top of the stairs we found a welcoming big blue trailhead sign.
As many times as I have stopped here I couldn’t fathom that I hadn’t found this boulder nor the hiking loop.
The Sanbornton Rest Area building is closed on Mondays and Tuesday and their hours are 9am to 5pm the rest of the week. (FYI there are porta-potties on the south end of the parking area). We were there way too early in the morning so we were unable to go inside and speak with the caretaker to try to learn more about the area.
But we found the trail. We went between the building and the vending machine shack and then we went up an
The path was not blazed so we followed the worn footpath into the forest. The forest was a mix of hardwoods and some large pine trees, it was pretty. I bet wild flowers will be popping up all over the place here soon. We spied a small spring pool, its water surely makes a home for a happy peeper.
We tossed a few sticks and limbs off the path as we walked along. I don’t think the path has seen much use yet this spring.
When we reached the large boulder it was See PATENAUDE
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obvious by the worn ground that people walk all the way around it and we did too. There is no other boulder in the area the size of this one. On the back side it rests even higher above the ground and is most impressive looking. The rock has lots of bumps and nubs that make it attractive for rock climbers. It is a cool big rock. Of course we could hear the highway traffic noise. But it was a nice walk in the woods and a fun way to break up a long drive.
By the time we got back to our car I checked the tracker on my watch and we had walked more than the 1/4 mile that the trailhead sign had for the distance. I recorded nearly 4/10ths but that did count walking around the boulder and then back to the car. The sign is correct
There is a welcoming trailhead at the top of the earth and a wood stairway found between the buildings near the sign pointing to a dog walk. The easy 20 minute walk is through the forest behind the rest area and passes by the large glacial erratic, the Sanbornton Boulder.
Yours
Boulder Trail.
that it is an easy 20 minute walk. The stairway was the most difficult piece of the path.
Stretch your legs and Have Fun.
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Everyone in the family, including your dog, will enjoy walking this loop.
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While on a trail with thick brush on either side, I heard the long, varying song of the rose-breasted grosbeak. That same trail also featured several blue-winged warblers. They gave away their whereabouts with their insect-like song before popping up out of the brush to offer a look at their yellow plumage and black, bandit-like eye stripe. At the end of the walk, I had more than 40 species on my eBird list. It was a great day to kick off the fullblown spring migration period, and I look forward to more “quick walks” as the season progresses.
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exactly be the Groveton American Legion.”
“Let’s go,” I said. “We need to support women’s sports!”
How could Beth argue with that?
Off we went.
We parked near the Sports Bra on Northeast Broadway and headed in. Upon entering, I quickly noticed that almost everyone was female. The clientele on the bar stools. Those sitting at tables. The bartenders. The waitresses. I don’t know if there was a bouncer, but if there was one, it wasn’t a guy. Some patrons stared at me.
“Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut,” Beth whispered. “Just follow me.”
My savvy spouse found a table in a corner and after a spell a waitress appeared. Beth
ordered a diet soda and some roasted Brussels sprouts. I opted for an IPA and large French fries.
“Relax,” Beth said. “There’s a couple other dudes at the other corner table across the way.”
Beth seemed to enjoy seeing me a bit ill at ease in a sports bar, of all places. You’d think I was at one of the art shows she favors. Or at a west coast swing dancing event where she excels and I, er, ah, DON’T!
But I LOVED the autographed photos and the memorabilia that abounded—like at The Fours. And it was all about the distaff side. All women. All sports. All over. There was even a Caitlin Clark basketball jersey.
Viva Caitlin Clark! And The Sports Bra
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The other dudes left the Sports Bra and I was now the only guy in a sports bar full of women. Beth seemed happy, but I was still not entirely relaxed. I thought back to a 2002 golf column the great Rick Reilly once wrote for Sports Illustrated. Feminist activist Martha Burk had made it her personal mission to get Augusta National Golf Club (home of the Masters) to include women members. So,
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Reilly found a Country Club (the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto) that allowed only female members. As a big shot sports columnist (like me) he asked if he could be a club guest. He was then allowed on the premises but was made to feel very unwelcome. It was a memorable sports column. He obviously sought to make a golfing “tit for tat” so to speak—although that may be unfortunate phraseology. An occasional male guest to the Ladies Club told Reilly that things had improved.
“Male golfers used to have to change in an old shack. No showers or lockers. We hung our clothes on a hook. We had to sneak in our own beer. And we weren’t allowed on the driving range.”
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The horror!
(Note: Augusta National has had female members for two decades now. Not sure about the latest policy at the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto. But I digress.)
Truth be told, I was made to feel quite welcome at the Sports Bra. I even had a second IPA. (Beth was driving.) We ended up having a great time.
“That was fun,” I said to Beth as we walked back to the car. “Who knew? Maybe there are hundreds of women’s bars all over the country that we don’t know about.”
“More like dozens,” said Beth.
Sports Quiz
What Hall of Fame athlete, who also was a coowner of New York City’s Bachelors III sports bar, was forced to sell it by a sports commissioner? (Answer follows).
Viva Caitlin Clark! and gangsters who hung out there.
The Sports Bra had great memorabilia all around.
Born Today
That is to say, sports standouts born on May 9 include Canadian figure skater Barbara Ann Scott (1928) and women’s soccer legend Carla Overbeck (1969).
Sports Quote
The netting on this Sports Bra basketball hoop is made of women’s beads.
“You’ve got to be confident when competing. You’ve got to be a beast!” –American Gymnast Gabby Douglas
Sports Quiz Answer
New York Jet quarterback Joe Namath was forced to sell his share of Bachelors III by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, who was concerned about all the mobsters, gamblers,
State Representative Mike Moffett was a Sports Management Professor for Plymouth State University and NHTIConcord. He co-authored the awardwinning “FAHIM SPEAKS: A Warrior-Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” which is available on Amazon.com. His e-
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THEME THIS WEEK: SHORT--
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