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VOLUME 28, NO. 27
THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019
COMPLIMENTARY
History Of Laconia Car Company
Dr. Henry Forrest Libby And His Steamboats - Part II by David Warren Contributing Writer
smallpox epidemic introduced here by white settlers in the early 1600’s wiped out most of our local tribes.) The Mohawk was an exceedingly beautiful boat with a jaunty fringe and a glass greenhouse that flooded the salon with light. A unique feature, found on no other boat, was a pair of extension wings that could
be dogged down on the aft deck to extend it’s width. In addition, the Mohawk sported a warwhoop steam whistle, which made it possible to play music (more on that later). Henry kept the Mohawk at the family’s summer home in Winter Harbor. Originally his parent’s farmhouse on See WARREN on 42
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Welcome back! Henry Libby loved to fish. He traveled north as often as he could to go on expeditions with his buddies from Maine. This seems to have lead to his decision to build a steamboat and go into the charter business. So in 1891 he
contracted famed builder and Captain George Eli Whitney of Alton Bay to build him a 36’ steamer he named the Mohawk. (I don’t know why he chose that name. The Mohawks were one of 5 nations that made up the Iroquois federation of northern New York. They were very aggressive, and moved into New Hampshire after a
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An old postcard showing the inside of the Libby Museum in Wolfeboro. This week writer and master model builder David Warren presents the final chapter to his fascinating story on Henry Libby, his boats and his museum.
On Wednesday, July 10th at 7pm PM, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host local historian and columnist Warren D. Huse with his presentation on the history of the Laconia Car Company, which manufactured railroad and trolley cars between 1848-1928 in Laconia. Over the 80 years of its existence, the Laconia Car Company produced thousands of railroad cars, both freight and passenger, and hundreds of trolley and subway cars, the vast majority of which went to rail and trolley lines on the East Coast. The company built at least two coaches for the Mount Washington Cog Railway, and Laconia cars are still in service on certain tourist railways, such as the one in Conway NH. This program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Since seating is limited reservations are recommended. To reserve your seat call 366-5950 or email lakewinnipesaukeemuseum @ gmail.com with name, # in party and call back number. The museum is located in the Weirs next door to Funspot.
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Tuesday, July 2, from 7 – 8 p.m. “The Enemy Within? JapaneseAmerican Interment & its Legacy” Presented by Professor Marion Dorsey. Wolfeboro Great Hall, 86 S. Main St., Wolfeboro Tuesday, July 16, from 7 – 8 p.m. Patton’s Way: A Radical Theory of War A lecture and book signing by the author James Morningstar, Army Lt. Col. (Retired) Tuesday, July 23, from 1 – 5 p.m. Wright Museum of WWII Symposium Best-selling Authors Alex Kershaw and Patrick K. O’Donnell Wolfeboro Great Hall, 86 S. Main St. Wolfeboro $15 non members and $10 members
Tuesday, August 13, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. See Here Private Hargrove, 1944, 101 minutes Donna Reed Film Festival** Wolfeboro Great Hall, 86 Main St, Wolfeboro, NH
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Tuesday, August 20 at 1:00 p.m. Film Presentation: The Human Comedy, 1944, 117 minutes, directed by Clarence Brown Wright Museum Movie Theater Tuesday, August 20, from 7 – 8 p.m. Breaking the Secret ENIGMA Codes: The Real Story of the “Imitation Game” Presented by Professor Tom Perera
Tuesday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, from 7 – 8 p.m. Film Presentation: They Were Expendable, 1945, 135 minutes, My Life as a Marine Retired Marine Major Carol Moore directed by John Ford
Admission $8 per person; $3 for Wright Museum members. Reservations recommended, call 603-569-1212 for more info. Doors open 1 hour before the program begins. Visit www.wrightmuseum.org for details on the entire series
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20th Anniversary Of Perfect Pac Man Score Brings Billy Mitchell Back To Funspot May not be combined with other discounts. Expires 9/30/19
Billy Mitchell returns to Funspot over the Fourth Of July holiday to attempt to repeat his historic perfect Pac Man game. score on the second day. Though Pac Man is still the same as it was when it was created forty years ago in 1979, the technology used to capture the moment has changed. The 1999 perfect game was captured on a camcorder. This time around,
Mitchell will be live streaming the attempt at the perfect score on Twitch, which is the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers.
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It was on July 3rd, 1999 when Billy Mitchell completed the first ever perfect score on Pac Man at Funspot in the Weirs, the largest arcade in the world. To mark the occasion, Mitchell is coming back to where it all went down twenty years ago when he returns to Funspot over the Fourth of July Weekend to attempt another perfect score. “I really wanted to come back to where it all happened,” said Mitchell. “This is my way of saying thank you to Bob Lawton, owner and founder of Funspot, for providing me this platform twenty years ago to make that possible.” It took Mitchell nearly six hours to accomplish the feat and was in a race to be the first to get perfect Pac Man score. He was then in a rivalry with two players from Canada and another from Florida, where Mitchell is from. “In 1999, I was a total wreck as far as game play goes,” said Mitchell. “I came to New Hampshire without a return plane ticket because I didn’t know how long it would take and I knew I wasn’t going to come home until it was done.” Mitchell got the perfect
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Live and Let Live Farm Rescue has been chosen as a finalist for the Equis Save Foundation Rescue of the year award. They received 298 nominations from throughout the United States and after carefully reviewing all the nominations, their board determined that Live and Let Live Farm Rescue is doing amazing work and deserves to be recognized. Online voting to determine the winner will run from May 15th to August 15th. Each person can vote once a day for the duration of the voting period and can double their vote with a $1 donation. The winner receives a $1000 grant and national recognition for their Rescue work. Voting is done through their website. https://equissavefoundation. org/rrp/rescue-finalist Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Rabbits Got rabbits that need to be neutered so that they aren’t reproducing like…er….bunnies? Animal Rescue Veterinary Service in Londonderry does low cost spay and neuter for rabbits. All she does is spays and neuters so she is very good! Cost is about $200. Check out their web site for information www.ARVSonline.org
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A cat can have 12 kittens a year. If half of those kittens are female, and half of them survive, they can start having babies of their own in 4 months, and each of those cats can have kittens. So, first year, Mom has 3 female kittens who survive, and they each have 12 kittens. By year two, you have 24 from Mom, and 36 from the babies, for a total of 60 cats. And each of them can have 12 kittens a year… as you can see, even if half of the kittens are female, one un-spayed female might be cute, but more than 60 cats in your yard is a problem…and frankly, un-neutered males can cause problems as well. The famous Eau-de-Tomcatty is a perfume seldom forgotten. Imagine what 20 intact Tom Cats would smell like? There is no excuse for neglecting to spay or neuter your cats. There is a monthly clinic run by Those Cat Rescue People who will come to your house and pick up your cat for the surgery! There are several low cost/ no cost clinics in the seacoast area, in the lakes region, and in the surrounding areas. Email ThoseCatRescuePeople@ gmail.com for information on where to locate your closest spay neuter clinic and how much it might cost you. Most clinics provide a rabies shot as well, which saves you that cost the first year!
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Churchill was rescued 6/6/14--anniversary of D-Day--in Northfield, with police and Dept of Agriculture intervention, from deplorable, neglectful conditions, along with 4 other horses. Churcill is a stallion pony, around 8 years old, who was stuck in a stall for most of his life, never getting out for sunshine and fresh air, in filth up to his knees, the stench and fetid air nearly CHURCHILL unbearable for the humans who were rescuing him. He will need lots of vet care, hoof care, dentist visits, nutritional supplements and special feed, and lots of TLC. Please help with any size donation you can, using the “Sponsor Me” button on this page, or via Paypal on our website: www.liveandletlivefarm.org. Read about this rescue: http://www. concordmonitor.com/home/12413506-95/ horses-languished-for-years-on-northfieldfarm-police-say#.U6GQdT6G8PY Call or email tehorse@aol.com for other sponsorship options. Churchill is under police protection/ quarantine Come meet all our farm animals on our tour, offered every Sunday at 2:30. Tour is mostly outdoors, lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and will have you trekking our dirt farm roads, so please dress for the weather (and maybe bring a water bottle!), and please, no flip
For over 80 days, Harmony has been waiting to meet her match. She’s looking for a home with a laidback environment and lots of love! Despite her sweet personality, this gorgeous girl continues to be overlooked at the shelter. She can be a bit shy at first, and it can take a little HARMONY extra time to get to know her. Once she warms up to you, her personality shines! Harmony loves going for walks, and is wellbehaved on leash. Once she’s comfortable around you, she becomes quite affectionate and wants all the pets (and treats) you can give! Harmony would do best in calm home with humans that are willing to get to know her and work with her to make her comfortable. Any family members should be teens or older. Could you give Harmony the forever she’s been dreaming of? Come meet her at Cocheco Valley Humane Society at 262 County Farm Road in Dover, NH! For more information on adopting a pet, visit cvhsonline.org.
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Brendan is of this week. The following column appears in his book “The Best Of A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire. It was a beautiful Friday evening. Work was done for the day and I was relaxing on a bench outside a local Chinese restaurant where I was waiting for some take out. The slow movement of traffic on the road nearby made a strangely soothing sound and the vista of mountains in the background was engulfed in a fuzzy haze due to the muggy weather. As I sat and took it all in, I was also contemplating my column for this week; perhaps a jab at something in Washington, D.C. There is always something funny going on there to write about. Maybe I could use this week’s column to announce, once again, my candidacy for governor. These ideas gestated in my mind as the surroundings began to put me into a peaceful daze. Then the door to the restaurant opened and my trance was interrupted. I looked up. A man had emerged and began walking towards his car. He stopped and looked at me. “Hey,” he shouted, though he was three feet away. “Aren’t you that guy from the newspaper?” At first, coming out of my reverie, I was unsure
of what he had said. I didn’t answer but nodded my head slightly. “I’m going to read your column tonight,” he said, as though I had been anxiously awaiting that sign of approval. “I like what you write…sometimes.” With that he got into his truck, which had Massachusetts plates, and drove off. Soon after that another gentleman came through the restaurant door, looked over, nodded slightly and made his way to his car. I noticed it had New Hampshire plates. Being a famous columnist does have its moments. There are autograph hounds and paparazzi lurking at every corner. When I travel and am away from my element, the attention is overwhelming. I often wear a wig and sunglasses just to get a little peace and quiet. Here in Central New Hampshire, the folks know me and have accepted me. They treat me as one of their own. I can go out and about, dressed like me and hardly ever be bothered. I go to the supermarket and no one lets me cut in front of them, even when I try. I can walk down the street and no one will bother me for my autograph. Even in this day of smartphones where everyone has a camera, no one bugs me for a photo. Even if I walk up to someone and tell them it is okay if they take my picture, they still don’t. Even if I persist and follow them down the street, reassuring them that it is perfectly fine, they still refuse. Even after the police are called to find out what all the excitement is about, they will still pretend they don’t know me. It’s just one of the benefits of being famous in
this small paradise we live in. It is when the summer season arrives that all of this changes. The incident at the Chinese restaurant is just one, small example of the constant hounding I must endure. It is the price of fame. I can’t count the times I am spotted by a visitor while driving. They usually get right up to my bumper to get a better look. Though it can be annoying, I do slow down so they can get a good glance and be on their way. Most of the time, they can’t contain themselves and they get into the other lane to pass so they can get even with my window. They are always letting me know, using one of their fingers, that they think I am number one. I must admit, I do appreciate it, but it does get tiresome. Of course, there are other incidents like the one at the Chinese restaurant. People often just stop and stare but usually don’t say anything. Sometimes they are shy, needlessly blinded by my fame, and say things like “You’re shoelace is untied” or “You left the lights on in your car”. I know these are feeble attempts to start a conversation with a famous person. Soon summer will be over and the gawkers will be gone; home to tell their family and friends they saw me. I will be able to again live a life of obvious anonymity. You locals don’t have to worry. I know you know who I am and I respect that you respect my privacy. Still, if you’d really like an autograph or a photo or even a handshake, I’d be happy to oblige. Really! I’m not kidding.
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Anti-Trump Crafters: A Decade-Long Unraveling Fun fact: I’ve been crocheting since I was 10, when my Tita Lisa tau gh t me the magic of granny squares. Fellow yarn by Michelle Malkin n e r d s w i l l Syndicated Columnist understand the heavenly bliss of spending hours at Hobby Lobby or Walmart immersed in a sea of alpaca, mohair, angora, super bulky and super saver skeins for blankets, baby clothes, hats, headbands, scarves, bookmarks and potholders. (Yes, I’ve made them all!) I passed on the tradition to my artsy teenage daughter; teaming up on a Christmas afghan for my dad last year was one of my favorite ever projects. Are you surprised? You shouldn’t be. Creativity and crafting transcend political ideology -- or so you might think. This week, Ravelry.com, one of the internet’s most popular gathering sites for crocheters and knitters with a reported 8.5 million users, publicly smeared and ejected conservative members who support President Donald Trump -- all in the name of protecting their preciously “inclusive” safe space. Excluding to include. Welcome to opposite world. On Sunday (there’s no rest for vengeful social justice warriors), Ravelry’s founders announced: “We are banning support of Donald Trump and his administration on Ravelry. This includes support in the form of forum posts, projects, patterns, profiles, and all other content.” The progressive operators
at Ravelry declared that every right-winger on the fiber arts forum who supports our commander in chief is really just a KKK domestic terrorist wielding sharp needles instead of flaming crosses and nooses. It doesn’t matter whether you support the White House because you are pro-borders, pro-life, proentrepreneur, pro-limited government, anti-collectivist or anti-socialist. “We cannot provide a space that is inclusive of all and also allow support for open white supremacy,” Ravelry management declared. In case you weren’t clear on Ravelry equating all Trump support with virulent racism, the defamers decried: “Support of the Trump administration is undeniably support for white supremacy.” So watch out, America. Knitted MAGA beanies are the new MAGA baseball caps of hate. “TRUMP 2020” tea cosies are the new white hoods. Red, white and blue twisted cable ear warmers are subversive tools of racist oppression. But here’s the thing I know from being in contact with conservative knitters and crocheters over the past decade: Ravelry’s ideological bigotry is not just about Trump. They simply cannot countenance anyone in their community who disagrees with them on any political matter. During the 2008 presidential election season and into 2009, I heard from Republican hobbyists whose lively discussion boards were shutdown on Ravelry. Janna S. wrote to warn that “while this may not be making waves in the headlines, there is
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Freedom From Consequences Isn’t Freedom On Monday, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., desperate to revive his flagging campaign, proposed a farreaching plan to wipe out all student debt. by Ben Shapiro That plan falls Syndicated Columnist hard on plans by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, DMass., his chief far-left rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, to make college “free” moving forward. Sanders’ justification for allocating over $1 trillion of taxpayer money to relieving relatively more welloff people from debt freely incurred: True freedom means living free of consequences. Sanders tweeted: “Are you truly free if you graduate hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt? Are you free if you cannot pursue your dream because you don’t make enough to cover your student loan payments?
We will #CancelStudentDebt because there is no freedom without economic freedom.” This is an Orwellian redefinition of the term “freedom.” Freedom has traditionally meant the ability to make your own decisions -- and to live with the consequences of those decisions. I am free to buy a Lamborghini on credit, if Visa will extend me that credit; I am not deprived of freedom when Visa comes calling with a bill. Economic freedom amounts to the ability to make non-compelled decisions in the economic sphere. Sanders’ economic plans offer precisely the reverse. But Sanders’ rhetoric here is merely the latest in a long line of such redefinitions from the American left. Franklin Delano Roosevelt suggested that “true individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence” -- and proceeded to make more Americans dependent on government than
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Korean DMZ Diplomacy UNITED NATIONS
- In an extraordinary and spontaneous summit, President Donald Trump briefly met with North by John J. Metzler Korea’s leader Syndicated Columnist Kim Jong-un inside North Korea. The historic handshake and discussions between two adversaries, who rattled nuclear sabres merely two years ago, offered a highly symbolic but still decisive meeting on the divided Korean peninsula. The Panmunjom meeting in Korea’s tense Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) occurred just days after President Trump, among other world leaders met in Osaka, Japan for a successful economic Summit. Since the President was in the region, and later visiting South Korea, the Donald in his spontaneous showman fashion suggested a symbolic meet and greet with the North Korean dictator “for a quick handshake” as a way to revive stalled nuclear nonproliferation talks with the quaintly titled Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Prior to the historic meeting South Korean President Moon Jae-in stated, “President Trump is truly the peacemaker on the Korean peninsula.” Traditionally American presidents visiting the DMZ peered at the other side through binoculars. I can recall my own visits viewing a bleak horizon, hardened Military Police and small stark buildings in the Joint Security Area which all
underscore a dour setting. There’s still a million man military standoff along the 160-mile long DMZ at the 38th parallel which has divided South and North Korea since 1945. Since then, two distinctly different political systems have governed the Korean nation, one free and one totalitarian. Long described as a living Cold War relic the once frozen DMZ has seen a political thaw in recent years. South Korean moves towards political rapprochement with the North and efforts to downshift the dangerous standoff just 30 miles north of the sprawling and prosperous South Korean capital city Seoul have created hope for if not actual change. To be sure, Trump’s impromptu visit and political outreach remains a hallmark of his iconoclastic diplomatic style, yet it equally offers the possibility to finally break the standoff on the divided peninsula. The Korean War started when North Korean forces under Kim’s Jong-un’s grandfather, invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950. Responding with deft alacrity, American Ambassador Warren Austin moved quickly to pass a UN Security Council resolution condemning the communist invasion and moreover, also then assembled a multinational military force to repel the aggression. Sixteen countries, among them Britain, Canada, France and Turkey, joined the U.S. in this bloody but now forgotten conflict. The Korean War ended before most Americans living today were
even born, 66 years ago in July 1953, Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House, a new Queen Elizabeth II had ascended the throne in Britain just a month earlier, and nobody had yet heard of a singer called Elvis. But in the Summer of 1953, a Truce stopped the Korean conflict. There’s still
no formal peace treaty ending the Korean War. Historically the Korean peninsula formed the vortex of competing geopolitical power interests; China, Japan, Russia and the USA. Shortly after the historic handshake with North Korea’s commuSee METZLER on 55
An Innocent Millionaire In his 1985 novel An Innocent Millionaire, Hungarian-born author Stephen Vizinczey tells the tale of a young innocent – in the worldly sense – whose by Ken Gorrell misadventures Contributing Columnist on life’s quest are both humorous and heartbreaking. I thought of that book when I read about a real-life “innocent millionaire” whose quest as whistleblower is heartbreaking for those who want to curb the excesses of government entitlement programs and the whimsical totalitarianism of government officials. Vizinczey – one of my favorite writers – is no stranger to the totalitarian impulses of government. His father was assassinated by the Nazis when he was a toddler and his uncle was later murdered by the communists. The plays he wrote during his student years were banned by Hungary’s communist regime. His fictional innocent millionaire was a victim of his own bad choices. Our actual innocent millionaire, Rob Undersander of Minnesota, on the other hand, is a victim of the totalitarian impulses of a Democrat in Congress, a “representative of the people” arguing that his opinion as lawmaker should trump the written law. To paraphrase conservative columnist David Horowitz, “Inside every Democrat congressman is a totalitarian screaming to get out.” During a hearing about lax food stamp program regulations, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) accused Mr. Undersander of breaking the law – not the law on the books, but the law as he thought it should be.
As reported in the Washington Free Beacon, Mr. Undersander noticed that “income was the only criterion for receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.” Although he had a “seven-figure nest egg” he didn’t have much reportable income as a retiree. He decided to test the system to see if he and his wife could qualify for benefits by accurately completing the application. A millionaire followed government rules and was found to be categorically eligible for a welfare program. Within three weeks of applying, he received an EBT card funded with taxpayer money. He blew the whistle, but instead of being thanked for exposing unnecessary government spending and waste, he was treated by some congressional Democrats like the skunk at a garden party. As explained in a report by the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), during the Obama years states exploited newly granted leeway in program administration by “using blockgranted TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funding to print welfare brochures, operate a toll-free number providing program information, or include information about other programs on the bottom of food stamp applications. States then claim that anyone who receives information from these sources is receiving a “benefit” funded by the TANF program and can be deemed categorically eligible, bypassing asset tests and the federal income eligibility limit” for other programs. While only a handful of states initially used this option, the Obama administration spent eight years urging states to exSee GORRELL on 55
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Response To Ewing To The Editor: Dear Mr. Ewing, When I read your letter published in the June 20, 2019 issue of the Weirs Times, I couldn’t believe how blatantly you seem to avoid proof of your allegations and stopped short of the factual truth. I suggest that you download and read the Mueller Report. The report explains why, when and who appointed Robert Mueller to the Special Counsel. It further lays out what he was tasked with and the rules of law that governed how he proceeded with the investigation as well as how he reached his conclusions. It is wrong to assume that the Mueller Report failed to establish a willingness of the Trump Campaign to accept and use Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election. It did. The Mueller Report is a time line that establishes and describes the events and connections between the Russian government and Trump Campaign individuals including Donald Trump Jr., Michael Flynn (convicted and awaiting sentence), Michael Cohen (convicted), Paul Manafort (convicted), Erik Prince, George Papadopolis (convicted) and others. Those links are documented with referenced facts of corroborating interviews, photos, emails, texts and other documents. Additionally, the Mueller Report did not exonerate
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the President of obstruction. On page 2 of Volume II, the report states that “if we had confidence after a thorough investigation of the facts that the President clearly did not commit obstruction of justice, we would so state.” It goes on to explain the various ways in which obstruction of justice was committed. Your letter also included claims that President Trump puts people first. Really? Is that why his “tax relief” basically helped the rich and corporations while causing a bigger deficit to the government’s budget? Has he come up with a plan to replace, improve and reduce the cost of Obama Care or did he and his Republican led House and Senate fail to do so? Did he really make communities safer or have gun violence and hate crimes been on the rise during his presidency? Have his tariffs really helped our farmers, manufacturers, steel workers and ultimately us, the consumers? I’m glad that he opted not to strike back at Iran last week, but does the world really feel safer when he tries to bully other leaders? I think a closer look at the facts is in order Mr. Ewing.
This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvert’s death in 1902. The new Weirs Times was re-established in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Cocheco Valley area with the new Cocheco Times. Our newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper which are taken from Calvert’s historic publication.
Barbara Swanson Gilmanton, NH.
Rail Misinformation To the Editor: Despite misleading reports citing a million people want MBTA commuter rail extended to Concord, the majority of NH know it’s a boondoggle. But are they aware of SB 241 and the need to contact the Governor’s office (2712121) and ask that he veto that bill? Lobbyists are spreading disinformation. It will not be “high speed” and definitely not “free”. - The MBTA has the second worst safety record in the country, with 45 derailments in 5 years, including four this year alone. - Privatization is a part of it (aka PPPs) but sending $10.8 million a year to Boston and Paris will not generate “tremendous economic benefits”, amounting to hundreds of million dollars, in NH. - Ridership between Mass and Concord would not be enough to support the cost of daily maintenance and operation per NH DOT study, and would require a new broadbased tax. The idea that 1.33 million NH residents who work at lower paying in-state jobs should pay, involuntarily, for rail that would make commuting a little bit cushier for 0.001284 million residents to their higher paying out-of-state jobs is outrageous. - Former State Senator Dan Innis has Tweeted that commuter rail to Concord would be “free”. See MAIL BOAT on 52
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As I observe the choice of news accounts from the American media it seems to me that the appeal of living under the realm of a royal king or queen still lingers in the minds of some citizens. Suffering under the unwelcome restrictions of a distant king our colonial ancestors decided that they wanted to be free from that type of rule and rebelled. Still, there seems to be among some that longing for a monarchy that would rule justly and provide efficiently and fairly for all people. Having said that and restraining myself from continuing a discourse into the spiritual and prophetic implications of kingship, let me tell you about three men who were not kings, but rather signed that great declaration of independence from the king and nation of Great Britain. These were our representatives from New Hampshire who signed that document on our behalf. None of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in New Hampshire, but they chose to live here and were all patriots concerning the choice to demand freedom from British control of the colony. William Whipple, Jr. was born in Kittery, Maine in 1730 but moved across the state line to Portsmouth, New Hamp-
Josiah Bartlett shire. His mother was Mary Cutts from one of the most influential families in Kittery and Portsmouth. Whipple was educated in the common schools of Maine and as a young man followed his father’s example and went to sea. After reportedly making a fortune in the transport and sale of goods from the West Indies and Africa as a ship’s captain, Whipple became a merchant in Portsmouth in a partnership with his brother. Whipple was elected as a representative to New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress in 1775 and became a member of the Committee of Safety. The Committee of Safety con-
sisted of five members who were given executive powers concerning safeguarding the province of New Hampshire. It seems to have been somewhat like today’s Department of Homeland Security but with more authority to act on its own decisions. His election to the Continental Congress put him in a position to sign the Declaration of Independence. William Whipple was made a Brigadier General of the New Hampshire militia and commanded a brigade at the Battle of Saratoga and also participated in the Battle of Rhode Island. After the war was over See SMITH on 46
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Geneva Point Presentation At Lake Winnipesaukee Museum On Wednesday, July 17th at 7pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host historian Cristina Ashjian with her talk ‘Geneva Point: from Poultry Farm to Summer Camp’ exploring the early history of Geneva Point in Moultonborough, which celebrates its centennial this year. This program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for nonmembers there is a $5 fee. Since seating is limited, making reservations for the summer lectures is recommended. In her presentation, Ashjian will cover the early history of the Geneva Point property on Moultonborough Neck, which was the site of JA Greene’s acclaimed Roxmont Poultry Farm from 1890-1896, and later the Winnipesaukee Inn from 1907-1919. The mayor of Laconia from 1901-1903, JA Greene was also the owner of the New Weirs Hotel. The Greene brothers, purveyors of Nervura patent medicine, were Moultonborough’s earliest estate builders, with their
country houses known as Roxmont and Windermere located on Long Island. Cristina Ashjian is the Chair of Moultonborough’s Heritage Commission, and a speaker for the NH Humanities. The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and its vicinity. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets objects and ephemera relating to the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and its environs, with an emphasis on late 19th and early 20th century seasonal tourism, rec-
reation, and lake transportation. For information on membership, or to renew your membership for the 2019 season, please visit our website at www.lwhs. us or contact the Museum directly. Programs focusing on the Lakes Region and New Hampshire history are held at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum throughout the summer season. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, from mid-June through mid-October. Seats may be reserved by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by phone 603-366-5950.
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Sam tending to another batch of Twin Barns beer. by Jim MacMillan Contributing Writer
The chance meeting of two guys with common interests became fast friends and now owners of an enterprise which will soon have an impact on us in the Lakes Region. These two men are finally about to realize their dream of owning a brewery in Meredith and creating a destination for craft beer lovers. Twin Barns Brewing Company, due to open this month is the epitome of two great things coming together. Owners Dave
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Iconic Tourism Attractions To Offer Rail & Sail Package The popular Rail & Sail program is back for the summer Referred to by many as “the ultimate tour of Lake Winnipesaukee”, the 6-hour tour includes a 2-hour train ride aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad along with a 2 ½ hour scenic cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington Cruise Boat – plus time to enjoy the shops, arcades and attractions at Weirs Beach. Available daily through Sunday, August 25th, those interested in experiencing the 6-hour Rail & Sail excursion can purchase this option at the Winnipesaukee Sce- The Winnipesauke Scenic Railroad is teaming up once again nic Railroad’s Meredith with the M/S Moun Washington in offering the popular Rail Train Station located at & Sail Package. 154 Main Street in Meredith, NH – reservations western shore of Pau- n er sh ip f or w h a t h a s are not required. The gus Bay to Weirs Beach proven to be one of the price of this popular ex- where the train will ar- most popular ways to cursion is $44.95 for rive at approximately experience the history adults and $34.95 for 12pm. and sights of Lake Winchildren 5-12 years of Rail & Sail passengers nipesaukee. It’s exciting age, while ages 4 and will then depart the train to think our passengers younger ride for free. at Weirs Beach, walk who enjoy the Rail & “We’re pleased to be down the boarding ramp Sail package will have able to continue to of- where they will be greeted the ability to see where fer this exciting package by the M/S Mount Wash- the 1888 Châteaugay to our guests,” stated ington’s staff and pre- was delivered, rebuilt, Benjamin Clark, Vice pare for a 12:30pm de- and launched in 1940 as President of the Hobo & parture aboard the M/S the M/V Mount WashWinnipesaukee Scenic Mt. Washington Cruise ington, after the original Railroad. “Both the Rail- Ship. With a variety of S/S Mount Washington road and the M/S Mount Ports of Call depending was destroyed by fire in Washington Cruise Ship on which day of the week 1939,” remarked Chrishave been fixtures in the your adventure is to be topher Secord, DirecLakes Region for well enjoyed, the M/S Mount tor of Sales for the M/S over a century. The Rail Washington will travel to Mount Washington. & Sail combination ticket either Diamond Island, The Winnipesaukee is like taking a step back Glendale, Wolfeboro or Scenic Railroad is located in time and harkens back West Alton and pass by in the village of Meredith, to a period when tourism Governor’s Island or Rat- NH at 154 Main Street. was just beginning in tlesnake Island along the For more information New Hampshire.” way, returning to Weirs regarding the Rail & Sail D e p a r t i n g M e r e d i t h Beach at approximately package, advance ticket Station at 10:30am each 3:15pm. sales, train schedules day, Rail & Sail passenOnce returning to Weirs or special events taking gers will enjoy a relax- Beach, passengers have place at either the Hobo ing train ride aboard an opportunity to enjoy Railroad in Lincoln, NH restored vintage coaches the shops and attractions or the Winnipesaukee along the western shore at Weirs Beach for 40-45 Scenic Railroad in Merof Lake Winnipesaukee minutes before boarding edith & Weirs Beach, NH, from Meredith through the Winnipesaukee Sce- visit www.HoboRR.com Weirs Beach and con- nic Railroad at 4:00pm or call 603-745-2135. tinuing on to Lakeport, for the 30-minute return NH. After pausing briefly train ride to Meredith. in Lakeport, the train “The owners and crew reverses direction and of the M/S Mount Washtravels back along the ington are pleased to continue this iconic part-
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Skelley’s Market
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Lakecity Autobody is pleased to announce we have expanded our services to include automotive repair. With Jim Cochrane, formally of Prestige Automotive, joining our team we are now able to serve all of your automotive needs from accident repairs to oil changes and everything in between!
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JULY Through July 6th Ken Ludwig’s Buffalo”
“Moon
Over
Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Meredith. Moon Over Buffalo is a fast-paced frolic and farce that delivers the uproarious fun truth that much of the drama of theatre is behind the scenes.
www.WinnipesaukeePlayhouse. org or 279-0333
Wednesday 3rd 2nd Annual Fireworks Festival
Rochester Community Center, Rochester. 6pm-10pm. Live music, children’s games, face painting, Wildlife Encounters, fun glow toys, food, vendors and much more! The fireworks are scheduled to begin around 9:30pm with viewing from the athletic fields of Spaulding High School. Public is invited to attend the festival and bring blankets or lawn chairs to relax while viewing. 330-3208
Funny Girl – Interlakes Summer Theatre Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, One Laker Lane, Meredith. ILST presents Funny Girl, starring Alexa Lowis as the comedienne singer Fanny Brice. Alexa is straight off the Broadway Tour of “Chicago”. Tickets and showtimes are available on line at www.InterlakesTheatre.com or by calling the box office at 707-6035 Thursday 4th
Capsule
Meredith Public Library lawn, Main Street, Meredith. 1pm-2pm. Join as they bury the 2018 time capsule, to be opened in 2068 as the final event of the Meredith 250th Celebration. There will be a short ceremony followed by cookies and lemonade. Everyone present will receive a small item to commemorate the occasion. Rain or shine.
7th Annual Pack and Boots Race Race takes place in downtown Portsmouth. Registration begins at 7am on Pierce Island. Hundreds will participate in the race, which raises funds for Veterans through Veterans Count, philanthropic arm of Easterseals Military & Veterans Services. Participants may choose from four racing options: certified 5K course, 1 Mile Survival Run, 100meter Kids Fun Run, and a new Virtual Run! The Virtual Run allows individuals to support the race through registration without having to be present. www.
PackandBootsRace.com
Independence Wolfeboro
Day
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The Wolfeboro Independence Day Parade is the second largest of its kind in the state and will begin at 10 am and last until noon. The procession will travel along Main Street through the center of Wolfeboro. Be sure to check out the Wright Museum’s float that honors the American Legion’s 100th year.
The Fourth of July in Ashland
Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. 10am-3pm. Browse stunning examples of antique cars from the turn of the 20th century in an equally stunning setting. Register your vehicle for $25 at www.CastleintheClouds. org or 476-5410. Spectators pay only $5pp cash.
Fourth on the Farm
Paddle Board Yoga
NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton. 10am-3pm. Bring a picnic lunch and listen to live music, sign the Declaration of Independence after re-enactor brings it by horseback and the Museum’s own Levi Jones role-player reads it to the crowd. Decorate a bike, wagon etc. and join in a Farm Parade, play games, make and eat ice cream and enjoy strawberry shortcake. $10/adult, $5/ juvenile, $25/family. Children under 4 are free. 652-7840
John Irish – Live Music
Wed. 3rd – Sun. 14th
Meredith 2018 Time Burial Ceremony
The 4th of July Committee has put together a wonderful celebration, with fireworks and a parade for 2019! This year’s theme is “Peace, Love and the Fourth of July” to tie in with the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival. So get your bell bottoms, headbands and other funky stuff to join the fun. Live radio broadcast by Mix 94.1FM is from 3pm-6pm at the ballfield. There will be plenty to do for the whole family; live music, food truck festival, apple pie baking contest and judging, bounce house for the kids with lots of other activities, and finally, fireworks at 9:30pm! Rain date is Friday, July 5th.
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 8pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Friday 5th
Sounds of the Sanctuary – Bernard Rose & Edward Aaron Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Strawberr y Hill, Bethlehem. 5pm. Tickets are available at the door or at tickets.catamountarts. org or www.BethlehemSynagogue.
and how the bay was transformed as transportation and industry came to the region. $25pp, $40 boat rental available. Must reserve your spot by calling 253-7536
Castle in the Clouds Car Show
Wild Meadow Paddle Spor ts, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 9:30am-11:30am. Paddle Board Yoga takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Beginners are encouraged! $25pp, plus $15 board rental if needed. Class size is limited, and you must reserve your spot. 253-7536
Joel Cage – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Monday 8th
“Our Medicines Through Time” – Presentation by June O’Donal
Wolfeboro Historical Society’s Clark Museum Barn, Wolfeboro. Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation begins at 7pm. June O’Donal, Museum Educator and author from The Remick Museum in Tamworth will present her entertaining and informative talk about different medicines used over time. 662-2131
org
Latvian Mitten Workshop with Maryly Matthewman
Friday Night Kayaking in Pittsfield
League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. 5pm-8pm. The class will continue on Monday, July 15th, same time. Maryly will show you many different cuff treatments such as fringe, lacy scalloped edge, twisted edges and variations of Latvian Braid. Tuition is $75pp for the two days, with a $20 materials fee. Pre-registration is required. www.Meredith.NHCrafts.
Every Friday Night there will be a group kayak at different locations in Pittsfield. To join the group and receive the location spot, email
pauloman555@yahoo.com
Dueling Pianos – Jon Lorentz vs Gardner Berry Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Fri. 5th – Sun. 7th Arts and Crafts Festival On the Green Brewster Field, Wolfeboro. Fri. 10am5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am4pm. Featuring over 110 Juried New England craftspeople. There will be live music, an Alpaca Exhibit a n d a c h a i n s aw d e m o ! www. Joycescraftshows.com or 528-4014
Saturday 6th Ashland Library Summer Book Sale
Ashland Library Grounds, 41 Main Street, Ashland. 9am-2pm. Rain or shine. Buyers may donate whatever the price they feel is reasonable for the books, audio books and videos that they buy. 968-7716
Eco Tour
Wild Meadow Paddle Spor ts, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 10:30am-12pm. Naturalist Tara Schroeder takes you on a fascinating tour of Center Harbor Bay. She describes how our lake was formed,
org/classes or 279-7920
Solar Gazing at the Castle Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. 12-4pm. Drop by the field to join the New Hampshire Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope! FREE. www.CastleintheClouds.org or 476-5410.
Katie Dobbins – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 4pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Tuesday 9th Public Hearing – Town of Pittsfield Permit Fee Schedule Pittsfield Town Office, 85 Main Street, Pittsfield. 6:15pm. The proposed permit fee schedule can be viewed at Town Office or on the town’s website
NH’s Grange Movement’ In Moultonborough Steve Taylor will present his program “New Hampshire’s Grange Movement: its Rise, Triumphs and Decline” at the Moultonborough Town House (951 Whittier Highway) on Monday, July 8th at 7pm. This program is free and open to the public. In the late 19th century, much of rural New Hampshire was locked in a downward spiral of population decline, abandonment of farms, reversion of cleared land to forest and widespread feelings of melancholy and loss. The development of the Grange movement in the 1880s and 1890s was aided greatly by hunger for social interaction, entertainment, and mutual support. The Moultonborough Grange #197 was established in 1893, buying its building on ‘Main Street’ in 1894. As membership surged statewide, the Grange became a major force for policymaking in Concord, and its agenda aligned closely with the Progressive politics that swept the state in the early 20th century. Many Grange initiatives became law, placing the state at the leading edge in several areas of reform. In his talk, Steve Taylor analyzes the rapid social and economic changes that would eventually force the steep decline of this once-powerful movement. Steve Taylor is an independent scholar, farmer, journalist and longtime public official who lectures widely on NH rural culture. He has been a newspaper reporter and editor, and served for 25 years as NH’s Commissioner of Agriculture.
Katie Dobbins To Perform At July 4th Show Singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins returns home to the Lakes Region for her fifth annual July 4th show. A contemporary folk and new country artist, Dobbins will be performing an acoustic set of original music, including songs from her newly released album There Is Light. Every year, Dobbins celebrates the freedoms enjoyed in America by offering a free performance on the corner of Dover and Main Street in Meredith NH. If you’re one of the thousands who come to witness the spectacular fireworks show over Meredith Bay on July 4th, come early between 5 and 8 PM to relax and enjoy some music. There will be special guest performances from other local musicians as well.
Jewish Food Festival In Laconia The New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival at Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street in Laconia on Sunday, July 14th, from 11am - 2pm. Along with the homemade favorites the Jewish Food Festival features corned beef, pastrami and tongue from Evan’s New York Style Deli of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Evan’s meats are cooked on premises, in his restaurant, and dedicated TBI volunteers make the trip to bring these delicacies to New Hampshire. Just added for 2019, fresh bagels will be available to purchase at Food Festival special prices. TBI has partnered with locally owned and family run Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls, located in Gilford and Moultonborough, where bagels are baked daily using only the finest ingredients. Look for prepackaged bagels on the bakery table. There will also be a limited supply of traditional foods to take home and enjoy including blintzes, beef brisket, meat knishes, potato knishes, latkes (potato pancakes), matzo ball soup, noodle kugel, and stuffed cabbage, packaged and frozen. Freshly packaged chopped herring and chopped chicken liver will be available as well.
www.PittsfieldNH.gov
Open Air Landscape Art at the Castle Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. 10am-12pm. Allow local artist Mary
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Choosing Fishing Line by Tim Moore Contributing Writer
Fishing line is an often-overlooked piece of fishing gear. It’s the link between you and your fish and it plays a vital role in lure control. Your chances of catching and landing a fish are only as good as the line you are using, but which one is right for you? There are so many choices out there that choosing the right line can be confusing and even intimidating. One walk down the line isle at your local fishing retailer is enough to make your head spin. Some anglers guess, while others simply use what they see other anglers use, but which one is truly right for you and your style of fishing? The most common lines used are monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid. Each type of line performs differently with certain lures and under different conditions. Line memory, strength, stretch, diameter, visibility, water depth, and water clarity, as well as lure size and type, are all factors to consider when choosing a line. Today’s technology allows anglers to tailor their line to more specific situations than ever before. Monofilament line, or mono, is a single strand of nylon material that is extruded into specific diameters based on break strength in pounds. These diameters are often labeled as tests. Monofilament is the most commonly used line and a great multi-purpose line due to its strength, flexibility, and abrasion re-
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The right fishing line adds an element of security when you hook into that trophy. sistance. Mono absorbs water as you use it, which makes it slightly weaker and heavier, but also softer and more pliable. The longer you use mono, the faster it will sink. It generally has less memory than fluorocarbon, but has a higher refractive index, making it more visible in water. Mono is often best suited for shallow water when stretch isn’t as much of a factor, and in turbid water on sunny days, or as a shock absorbing leader. Fluorocarbon, or fluoro, is the new kid on the block. It is made up of fluorine and carbon
that is formed into a hard substance and then extruded into a slipperysmooth single strand that is strong, abrasion resistant, and almost crystal clear in water. Fluoro has almost the exact same refractive index as water, meaning it bends light very little, making it almost completely invisible once it hits the water. This makes it a great line to use when fish are lineshy, when fishing in very clear water, or as a leader material. Fluorocarbon is extremely durable and abrasion resistant, howSee MOORE on 53
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Ice Cream Social and Picka-Prize Raffle
Bow Lake Grange Hall, 569 Province Road, Strafford. 4pm8pm. Build your own sundae from several flavors and many delicious toppings. $4/large, $3/small. Add a homemade brownie for 50 cents more. Tickets sold at the door. 6642615
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Formerly known as Nadia’s Trattoria, voted one of the top ten restaurants in NH by Boston Magazine. www.CastleintheClouds.org or 476-5410. VealSpecials Francese and -Eggplant Rollatini Small Plate Tuesday Thursday from 3-5pm — Join us Tue-Thurs from 3-5 Small with discount drafts andp.m. selectfor house winesPlate Specials — Open Mic hosted by Paul Hours: Tues. Wed. & Located theatcanopy at Plaza Luff Located under the canopy at 131under Lake Street Paugus Bay Thur 3-9pm
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Wellness Wednesday: Guided Hike at the Castle Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. 1pm. Unplug and rejuvenate in nature with a hike along the Brook Walk Trail, passing 7 waterfalls! Group will meet at Cones in the Clouds. Walk is FREE!
www.CastleintheClouds.org or 476-5410.
Paddle Board Yoga
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 9:30am11:30am. Paddle Board Yoga takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Beginners are encouraged! $25pp, plus $15 board rental if needed. Class size is limited, and you must reserve your spot. 253-7536
Cody James – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 8pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Home & Garden Tour
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A unique function hall for all occasions, this former freight depot has been completely renovated with modern amenities and a large dance floor. Rustic charm and its antique furniture create a warm comfortable atmosphere. 94 New Salem Street, Laconia • 603-527-0043 www.PitmansFreightRoom.com
Central NH VNA & Hospice’s Annual Home and Garden Tour takes place from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy a day touring multiple, unique homes and gardens while supporting the hospice program. Tickets for
the tour are $40 and can be purchased at Black’s Paper Store in Wolfeboro or by calling 1-800-244-8549. There is also an optional $15 lunch ticket available for a luncheon held at The Barn at the Inn on Main from 11:30 to 1:30. www.
CentralVNA.org
Thursday 11th
Plymouth Farmers Market
Plymouth Regional Senior Center Outside Plaza, Garden Street, Plymouth. 3pm-6pm. Rain or shine! 536-5030
Rob Randlett – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 8pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Thurs. 11th – Sat. 20th Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” – Live Performance Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth. This performance is sponsored by The New Woodshed restaurant. www. BarnstormersTheatre.org or 323-8500 Thurs. 11th – Sat.
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Titanic – The Musical Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. Titanci, by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone tells a familiar story from a different perspective – in this case, with a moving and sweeping musical score and from the perspective of the characters who populated that majestic and fated ship. Look for some NH local actors among the large professional cast! www.JeansPlayhouse. com 745-2141
Friday 12th Friday Night Kayaking in Pittsfield Every Friday Night there will be a group kayak at different locations in Pittsfield. To join the group and receive the location spot, email pauloman555@
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Dueling Pianos – Jim Tyrrell vs Matt Langley Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Saturday 13th St. Gabriel Strawberry Festival Dinner
St. Gabriel Parish Boutin Center, 16 Chestnut Street, Tilton. 5pm-7pm. Menu i n c l u d e s B B Q d i n n e r, beverages and dessert. $10/ adult, $6/kids 12 and under,
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American Festival
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American Independence Museum and the Town of Exeter. The festival features live music, colonial inspired beer, food trucks, games for kids, traditional artisans, art and craft fair, and colonial battle re-enactments. The festival will feature a beer garden outside the Folsom Tavern (c.1775) in which George Washington once enjoyed a libation, and an original copy of a Dunlap Broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence, one of just 26 known to still exist. Tickets to the festival are just $10/ adults, $5/ages 6-18 and free for those under 6. www.
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Paddle Board Yoga
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 9:30am11:30am. Paddle Board Yoga takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Beginners are encouraged! $25pp, plus $15 board rental if needed. Class size is limited, and you must reserve your spot. 253-7536
68th Annual Melvin Village Church Fair and Auction
Melvin Village, 476 Governor Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village. 9am-1pm. There will be games for children, tasty treats to purchase, trinkets and treasures, and an old-fashioned live auction featuring a unique assortment of antiques, collectibles, furniture, art and more. 5449661
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NH Boat Museum’s Annual Car and Boat Auction N i ck R e c r e a t i o n C e n t e r, Wolfeboro. Bidding begins at 10am. This year features all manner of boats, cars and motors, as well as 75 memorabilia items. www.
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Fireworks Show at Weirs Beach Weirs Beach. 10pm. Fireworks show sponsored by Meredith Bay Southworth and the Weirs Action Committee. See their Facebook page at www.
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NH Jewish Food Festival Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia. 11am-2pm. Enjoy delicious traditional Jewish foods right here on the grounds or take some home! People will be coming together from all over NH and beyond to enjoy the memories of the tastes and smells from kitchens of Jewish mothers and Bubbes (grandmothers) through the ages. No matter how much food is available, it runs out every year, so come early! All questions should go to foodfestival@tbinh.org
“Family Day” at The Wright Museum Wr ight Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Event takes place on Museum grounds and features ever ything from rides in WWII vehicles to live music, re-enactors, face painting, animal shows, “Mo” the Clown and much more! $9/members, $12/nonmembers, $10/kids age 5 to 17. www.WrightMuseum. org or 569-1212
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Solar Gazing at the Castle Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. 12-4pm. Drop by the field to join the
New Hampshire Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha t e l e s c o p e ! F R E E . www. CastleintheClouds.org or 476-5410.
Katie Dobbins – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 4pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Tuesday 16th
Patton’s Way: A Radical Theory of War” Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. 7pm. Dr. James K. Morningstar will discuss the legacy and war tactics of General George Patton Jr. and sign his book, “Patton’s Way: A Radical Theory of War”. At the lecture, Morningstar (US Army LTC, Retired) will discuss common misconceptions regarding Patton’s approach to battle as a General Army Commander in 1944. $8/nonmembers, $3/members. www. WrightMuseum.org or 5691212
Wright Museum Celebrates 25th Year with Roll Back Prices and Cake! Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. In celebration of the date that marks its official 25th Birthday, Wright Museum will
offer 1994 admission prices and birthday cake to every visitor! $5/adults, $4/seniors and veterans, and $3/students. www.WrightMuseum.org or 569-1212
Open Mic hosted by Paul Luff Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 7:30pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Wednesday 17th
ATTP’s Summer Concert Series – The Lakeview Chamber The Ar ts Center, 12 Mani Street, Center Sandwich. 7:30pm. Admission is a choose-you-own-ticket-price, and refreshments will be available by donation. www.
AdvicetothePlayers.org
Wellness Wednesday: Yoga at the Castle Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough. 6pm-7pm. Join an experienced yoga instructor in a class for all skill levels on the Castle lawn amidst a breathtaking lake and mountain view. Registration is $15pp. www. CastleintheClouds.org or 476-5410.
Paddle Board Yoga
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Watercolor Workshop
Lakes Region Ar t Gallery, Tanger Outlets, Laconia Road, Tilton. 1pm-3pm. Weather you have painted before or never picked up a brush, Pat Edsall will lead you through the process with easy instructions. All supplies are included. Preregistration required by calling Pat at 472-3733
Cody James – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 8pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
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PAstA sPECiAls •butternut squash ravioli w/maple cream sauce •Chicken, spinach tomato alfredo • Chicken, broccoli alfredo ... & more!
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 9:30am11:30am. Paddle Board Yoga takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Beginners are encouraged! $25pp, plus $15 board rental if needed. Class size is limited, and you must reserve your spot. 253-7536
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Thursday 18th Plymouth Farmers Market
Plymouth Regional Senior Center Outside Plaza, Garden Street, Plymouth. 3pm-6pm. Rain or shine! 536-5030
Don Bartenstein – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 8pm.
www.PatricksPub.com or
293-0841
Friday 19th Sounds of the Sanctuary – Michael Arnowitt Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem. 5pm. Tickets are available at the door or at tickets. catamountarts.org or www.
BethlehemSynagogue.org
Friday Night Kayaking in Pittsfield Every Friday Night there will be a group kayak at different locations in Pittsfield. To join the group and receive the location spot, email pauloman555@
yahoo.com
Dueling Pianos – Jon Lorentz vs Matt Langley Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Saturday 20th
Paddle Board Yoga
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 9:30am11:30am. Paddle Board Yoga takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Beginners are encouraged! $25pp, plus $15 board rental if needed. Class size is limited, and you must reserve your spot. 253-7536
Eco Tour
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough. 10:30am1 2 p m . N a t u r a l i s t Ta r a Schroeder takes you on a fascinating tour of Center Harbor Bay. She describes how our lake was formed, and how the bay was transformed as transportation and industry came to the region. $25pp, $40 boat rental available. Must reserve your spot by calling 253-7536
Fireworks Show atWeirs Beach Weirs Beach. 10pm. Fireworks s h o w s p o n s o r e d by M t . Washington Cruises and the Weirs Action Committee. See their Facebook page at www.
Facebook.com/WeirsBeach. WAC
See the Famous “Lost in Space” Robot!
Wolfeboro Bay Hobby Shop, 15 North Main Street, Wolfeboro. 10am-5pm. Take a picture with the Lost in Space Robot for FREE in the Robot’s first NH visit!
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OUT on the TOWN Great Food, Libations & Good Times!
Patricks’ Pub & Eatery Voted Best In Lakes Region
FULL SERVICE CABANA BAR!
A FULL SERVICE, SIT DOWN RESTAURANT LARGE DECK OVERLOOKING LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE Serving Lunch Signature Burgers • Homemade Ice Cream • Lobster Rolls & Dinner Craft Beer • Wine • Cocktails • Live Music 45 Endicott Street N., Weirs Beach • 603.366.7799
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A winning team, Patrick’s managers include Kitchen Managers (left to right) Stephanie Kirk and Rick Morten with General Manager Megan Page, with a combined 67 years of experience working at Patrick’s. Following their 25th Anniversary under ownership of the Beetle family, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery announces they have been selected by readers of the New Hampshire Magazine as “Best of NH 2019” as the Favorite Restaurant and Best Burger in the Lakes Region as an Independent Restaurant, and for the Best Chili (tied) in the state. “Our managers and staff deserve this credit for their efforts and commitment to hospitality, and we are all very proud of this recognition” said coowner Allan Beetle. “There are many great restaurants in the Lakes Region, and we are very grateful for our loyal customers who voted for us”. Kitchen Managers Stephanie Kirk and Rick Morten each have 25 years working at Patrick’s. General Manger Megan
Page began as a server in 2002 and is now responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant and the 85 employees that work there. “Having the continuity in our management team has been a big factor in our ability to con-
sistently deliver quality meals and great service” said Beetle. “We feel very blessed to have such amazing people working here”. For more information on Patrick’s, visit www.patrickspub. com or email info@ patrickspub.com.
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14th Annual Nickfest In Wolfeboro
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The 14th Annual Nickfest will be held Saturday, July 13th from 11am to 4pm on Memorial Field, Main Street, Wolfeboro thanks to Brewster Academy. The rain date will be Sunday, July 14th. The cost is $14 per person with children aged two and under free. Nick-
fest tickets are available for purchase at Black’s Paper Store, downtown Wolfeboro, for a discounted rate of $12 each. Bring your family and join your friends, neighbors and visitors at what promises to be an exciting and fun event. Included in the price
of admission, you will enjoy an exciting selection of inflatable games including the Boot Camp Challenge, Bungee Trampolines, Climbing Wall, Jumbo Slide, Mini Ball Bounce, Bounce House, a Photo Booth, face painting, performances
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HAPPY JACK’S Cigar, Pipe & Tobacco Shop 603- 528-4092
71 Church St. • Downtown Laconia
Mon-Fri 9-5:30 • Sat 9-5
Relax on the lake with a great cigar!
Knotico
Private Lake Charters
An alpaca exhibit is one of the special features at the Arts & Crafts Festival at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro Friday-Sunday, July 5-7th.
Fourth Of July Arts & Crafts Festival Come and celebrate 4th of July Weekend July 5-7 at the On The Green Art & Craft Festival at Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, in Wolfeboro. Come by car or boat. Some of the arts and crafts will include beautiful handpainted glassware, cedar wood furniture, amazing chainsaw wood carvings, handpainted feathers, alpaca items,
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wooden bowls, jewelry, historical names framed, homemade fudge, kettle corn, handcrafted leather, wildlife photography, basketry, pressed flower art, fabric creations, crystalline pottery, CBD oils, personalized children’s items, & lots more. Special features include an alpaca exhibit, chainsaw wood demo on Saturday, Irwin Marine boat
display and live music & food. Rain or Shine under Canopies. Free Adm. Leashed, Friendly Pets Welcome. Friday & Saturday Hours are 10am to 5pm, Sunday Hours are 10am to 4pm. FOr more information call Joyce (603) 528-4014. www.joycescraftshows.com
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NH Boat Museum’s Annual Boat & Car Auction Bigger, Better WOLFEBORO - On Saturday, July 13, hundreds are expected to attend New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Annual Boat and Car Auction, which will be held at Nick Recreation Center for the first time. “The new location gives us the ability to have a larger tent and more convenient parking,” said Betsy Farley, chair of the auction committee. “People won’t have to park as far away and walk this year, and that alone will make a huge difference.” She said they will also have golf carts to help people in the parking lot. “It is going to be much more convenient this year,” she added. “The museum is located right across the street, so people can walk across the street and go there, too.” Farley referred to the quality of the boats as
This 1952 Runabout is just one of the fantastic boats and cars you will see at the NH Boat Museum’s Auction on Saturday, July 13. “fantastic.” “Most years, I have about 10 project boats that need work, but this year I have very few,” she said. “Almost all of our boats are water-ready.” N ot i n g t h e bo a t s i n this year’s auction are of exceptional quality,
Farley said some examples include “beautiful Chris Crafts,” such as a rare1931 rare triple cockpit and 1952 Runabout (no reserve). “There is a a 1949 Ventnor, a great Lyman Islander and a Correct Craft See AUCTION on 40
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Bow Riders • Deck Boats • Pontoon Boats All Boats equipped with AM/FM Stereos
Weekly Rentals Available 1258 Union Ave (right across from Mc Donalds), Laconia, NH www.anchormarine.net Reservations Encouraged • Major Credit Cards Accepted
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Molly the Trolley Loves a Parade!
Molly the Trolley Offers July Fourth Parade Shuttle
No need to worry about finding a place to park this July Fourth in Wolfeboro. Molly the Trolley will provide transportation between Kingswood Regional High School parking areas and downtown starting at 7:30am and continuing until 4pm. Last week’s decision by the Town of Wolfeboro to close off Main Street to parked vehicles during the annual Fourth of July Parade prompted the Wolfeboro Trolley Company to do the shuttle. “Molly certainly doesn’t want anyone to miss our parade,” said owner Kathy Eaton. “There’s plenty of parking at Kingswood and the Governor Wentworth Regional School District has generously allowed us to invite folks to park there and take the trolley.” The trolley will run a continuous shuttle to downtown from 7:30 – 9:30 in the morning, and back to Kingswood for an hour after the Parade. Passengers can use their All-Day Pass any
time after that to take a trolley tour or just a quick ride back to Kingswood from the Town Docks on the hour from 1 until 4pm. “In honor of the holiday we are also reducing our fares by half,” added Eaton. “So, the cost for a round-trip ride will be $4 for an Adult and $2 for Children 4-12 years old, and you can still use the ticket all day.” (All-Day Passes are normally $8/ Adults and $4/Children 4-12 years. Under 4 ride free.) Celebrating her 32nd season in Wolfeboro, Molly loves to be in the parade, all dressed up in red and green, trimmed
out in oa k sea ts a n d shiny brass rails and bells. “Molly’s seen quite a few changes over the years,” added Eaton. “No Parking on Main Street during the parade is going to be a surprise to lots of people, locals and visitors, but we may turn out to like it. “And it’s certainly going to be safer, especially for the children watching. They’re the ones closest, and most vulnerable to the moving vehicles.” For more information about Molly the Trolley Tours and Charters visit wolfeborotrolley.com or call Kathy at 603-5691080.
The Loon Center & Markus Wildlife Sanctuary
The Loon’s Feather Gift Shop
Selling “all things loon” & more! Take 10% Off In the Gift Shop • Free Admission • Award-winning videos, exhibits & trails!
603-476-LOON (5666) www.loon.org Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH
Open 7 Days a Week 9am-5pm
Vintage Boats • Vintage Cars • Fiberglass Boats • Sailboats • Canoes • Memorabilia PROCEEDS BENEFIT
603.569.4554 • www.nhbm.org
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New Hampshire Marine Patrol
Get your New Hampshire Safe Boater Education Certificate! New Hampshire has a mandatory boating education law. Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a boating education certificate. The New Hampshire boater education course covers a range of topics from safety instructions to boat handling to reading the weather and prepares you for a variety of situations you could find yourself in while on the water. To search/register for a Boating Education Class visit our website at www.boatingeducation.nh.gov or for information regarding boating laws and regulations visit www.marinepatrol.nh.gov
Remember to wear your life jacket!
Join us for our 89th Season
Professional Summer Theatre
Tamworth, NH
Wright Museum will offer 1994 admission prices and birthday cake to every visitor on Tuesday, July 16.
Neil Simon’s
Wright Museum to Turn back Laughter on The Clock on Tuesday, July 16 the 23rd Floor
WOLFEBORO - In celebration of the date that marks its official 25th birthday, Wright Museum will offer 1994 admission prices and birthday cake to every visitor on Tuesday, July 16. Admission will be $5 adults, $4 for seniors and veterans, and $3 for students. Sponsored by Maxfield Real Estate, Wright Museum’s official birthday celebration will take place during normal business hours from 10 am to 4pm. According to museum Executive Director Mike Culver, the celebration underscores the continued importance and relevance of World War II on today’s society. “World War II was more than a series of military battles,” he said. “It represents a culture shift that is still felt today.” In “turning back the
clock” on admission fees for this one day, Culver said he hopes to encourage new and returning visitors alike. “If you have never been here before, you will be surprised at the breadth of our collection, much of which centers on the homefront,” he said. “If you have been here before, then you will want to see our new exhibits.” In addition to its collection and exhibits, Wright Museum also features a Remembrance Garden that faces Center Street. In 2019, the garden is to be expanded with a dedication ceremony planned for Tuesday, August 6. The expansion is made possible by Meredith Village Savings Bank. “It is a place to reflect, view the surrounding memorial bricks and take a moment to remember all the sacrifices that have
been made for our nation,” said Culver. Sponsored by Maxfield Real Estate, Wright Museum’s Birthday Celebration takes place Tuesday, July 16 from 10 am to 4 pm with 1994 admission prices. Admission is free for active duty military, as Wright Museum is a Blue Star Museum. The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battle field. To learn more about the museum,visit wrightmuseum.org.
July 11 to 20
Sponsored by The New Woodshed CONSIDERED NEIL SIMON’S FUNNIEST play, this love letter to his real-life early career as a TV writer catapults a 1950s writers’ room into a comedy fray. Locked in a battle with TV execs who fear the show’s humor is too sophisticated for middle America, the writers wrangle over their craft, hurling snappy one-liners while reflecting political and social issues of the times—then and now.
2019 Season Sponsor: The Haynes Family Foundation For Tickets & Special offers: 603-323-8500 www.barnstormerstheatre.org
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The Man Who Came to Dinner
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*Flatlander’s Observations On Life With over 40 of the best of Brendan’s weekly columns 36he covers everything from politics to health to technology to shopping and more. This is the perfect sampling of his unique humor which has been entertaining readers of The Weirs Times and Cocheco Times for twenty years.
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Order your autographed copy today for $13.99 plus $3 for shipping. (Also available on Amazon andlocal bookstores Send checks or money orders for $16.99 to Brendan Smith and mail to: Best of a F.O.O.L., c/o The Weirs Times, PO Box 5458, Weirs, NH 03247. Order online at www.BrendanTSmith.com
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With over 40 of the best of Brendan’s weekly columns he covers everything from politics to health to technology to shopping and more. This is the perfect sampling of his unique humor which has been entertaining readers of The Weirs Times and Cocheco Times for twenty years.
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Grand Prize at the Land & Lake Poker Run is a Sea-Doo GTi 90 with trailer, Grab your favorite mode of transportation—boat, personal watercraft, car, truck, or motorcycle--round up your friends and family, and play for the day on Lake Winnipesaukee on Saturday, July 13 for your chance at more than $25,000 in prizes and giveaways. Cruise to four checkpoints around the lake to create your poker hand and head to the NASWA Resort & Beach Bar to get your final card and enjoy a delicious buffet, music, raffles, and fun activities and beach games for all ages. This event benefits Easterseals NH programs for people of all ages with disabilities or special needs. You will receive a sealed envelope with a playing card inside at each checkpoint, which would build your poker hand. Play your hand and try for prizes from our sponsors and grand raffle items at the NASWA Beach Bar. Join the
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Order your autographed copy today for $13.99 plus $3 for shipping. (Please include any inscription you would like the author to personalize your copy with.) Send checks or money orders for $16.99 to Brendan Smith and mail to: Best of a F.O.O.L., c/o The Weirs Times, PO Box 5458, Weirs, NH 03247. Order online at www.BrendanTSmith.com (Pickup autographed copies at the Weirs Times)
High Roller’s Club for an extra $100, sponsored by Watermark Marine Supply. The High Roller with the best hand will walk away with the $1,000 sponsored prize! This Club is exclusive; there are a limited number of entries to help increase the chances of winning, in addition to other “high roller perks.” If you are 18 or older, sign up today! Registration is $45 pre-event and $50 on event day and includes a buffet pass, an event shirt, a raffle ticket, and your chance to participate in the poker run. “We are honored and excited to once again be presenting the 19th HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run,” said Lisa Whalley, General Manager of HK Powersports of Laconia, NH. “We look forward to some fun on the lake for a great cause. We hope this year raises even more money for Easterseals and all
of the people it benefits, right here in NH.” Take a chance at winning four amazing prizes in the grand raffle that include the Grand Prize of a Sea-Doo GTi 90 with trailer ($9,798 value), an Old Town Guide 147 Canoe ($998 value), an Old Town Dirigo 120 Kayak ($896 value) and a Green Egg Medium BBQ Kit ($922 value). You do not have to be present to win. The Grand Prize Raffle is sponsored by HK Powersports, SeaDoo, BRP, Irwin Marine, and Winnipesauke Marine Construction. In addition to presenting sponsor HK Powersports, other major sponsors include: Sea Doo, Lakes Region Casino, The Naswa Resort, Mix 94.1 FM, BRP, Atlantic Broadband, Brady Sullivan, Irwin Marine, Bank of New Hampshire, Watermark Marine Supply, Manchester HarleyDavidson, Coca-Cola, See POKER on 37
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by Miss Karoly’s Dance Factory, live music, a little tykes play area for age 6 months to 3 years, and the opportunity to touch and explore a selection of trucks and tractors! There will also be Henna Tattoos, Pony Rides and photos with the NH Unicorns, Italian Ice, and food available for purchase. And while at Nickfest don’t forget to visit the Burrito Food Truck that will be serving a variety of burritos and other delicious selections. 100% of the proceeds from Nickfest will go directly to The Nick and help provide the necessary funds to operate and maintain the park. The Nick is a non-profit organization that provides quality recreation facilities for the citizens of Wolfeboro and surrounding towns. For
more information, or to inquire about volunteering or sponsoring please contact Holly Williams Aucoin at holly@thenick. org or (603) 569-1909. A special thank you to the 2019 Presenting Sponsor and host Brewster Academy; Platinum Sponsors, Bradley’s Hardware, Poor Peoples Pub of Sanbornville NH, and The Tamposi Family; and Gold Sponsors,
Doran Independent Insurance LLC, Garwoods Restaurant, NH Distributors, J. Clifton Avery Insurance, Lakeside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Richard J. Neal, Dentistry DMD, Signature Events, the Wolfeboro Corner Store, and The Laker.
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Barracuda,” she added. “We also have wonderful Dories, Launches, Row Boats and Canoes. There is something for everybody.” The event will also feature various high-quality cars, including a 1983 Alpha Romeo Spider and 1966 Mustang Convertible. “More cars are coming in fast,” said Farley, who said the event also features motors, including a 1956 Mercury Mark 20 HP racing motor, 1953 Chris Craft Commander g and 1953 Martin 200 Silver Streak. home furnishings and more! “These are rare motors that were meticulously taken care of,” she added. SHOP HOURS: In addition to all manWednesday - Sunday • 10am - 5pm ner of boats, cars and 448 Gov. Wentworth Highway, motors, New Hampshire Melvin Village, NH Boat Museum’s Annual Boat and Car Auction will Ph. 603-544-2011 (gently used furnishings & more) feature 75 memorabilia facebook.com/geezlouisehomedecor items. “We have one family that
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1983 Alpha Spider. has a large collection of items they have been collecting for years that they will be putting into the auction, so there will be a lot of variety,” Farley said. “We also have some beautiful boats under glass models that are great for decorating, and there’s always unique antique artwork.” A preview of New Hampshire Boat Museum’s Annual Vintage Boat and Car Auction begins Friday, July 12 at noon. Bidding begins the fol-
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Sam Clemens and Dave standing amid early constructio. tried a couple of the early batches I can say that Sam is already creating some magic and beer lovers should be very happy with these offerings. Downstairs is where Black wrought-iron treatments are present throughout the the brew business is albuilding. ready in full production. A 10-barrel state-of-the-art brewhouse has been assembled where all TBBC beers will be created. Sam shared how his production system will be able to fill two 10 barrel fermenters (where the beer matures) and a double batch to fill the two 20 barrel fermenters. Twin Barns kegs are ready to be filled with the new “liquid gold” produced within. Nearby the brewhouse, there will be
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With 12 taps of freshly made local brews available, their July 16 Grand Opening will be quite sensational. Plans are to have televised sporting events and outdoor games to ensure there’s something for everyone at TBBC this summer. Welcome to Meredith Twin Barns!
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The Mohawk in Front of the Libby Summer Home at Winter Harbor.
The West Wind at Winter Harbor. WARREN from 1
Tuftonboro Neck, it was moved across the ice to it’s current location, near the museum. The Mohawk proved popular with the locals and was soon overcrowded, despite the extension wings. So, in 1900, Henry hired George to build a larger (50’) version of the Mohawk that he named the West Wind, after the daughter of the chief of the Winnepiseogee Indian tribe, which was conquered by the
Mohawks. The West Wind was even more beautiful, as the added length gave her a more sleek appearance. And she also featured the warwhoop whistle. Henry, in turn, sold the Mohawk to Frank Greene of the Windermere estate in Moultonboro, who ran her as a private boat until she burned in a boathouse fire in 1906. Henry’s brother Harry became the “West Wind’s” pilot, and many exciting adventures followed.
Fishing excursions were extremely popular. In May, 1902, Henry took his buddies from Maine on a 3 day fishing trip. They caught 20 trout, 2 of which were salmon. They repeated this trip the following May and landed 17 trout totaling 70 pounds (did they throw back the salmon?). In June, 1902, fishermen caught 124 trout in 3 weeks. And in May 1903, hard on the heels of Henry’s second trip, Joseph Meader, W.R. Cordingly of Brookline, Frank Wallis of NY, and John J. Peirpoint of Waterville, CT went on a 3 day trip and caught 33 trout. Group trips were also very popular. In Sept.
1900, delegates traveled from Wolfeboro to the Weirs for a meeting of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. In 1903, state legislators Joseph Lewando and Elmer Tilton chartered the West Wind for a gala affair of state officials (political junkets are nothing new). In July 1904, the telephone girls from the Weirs were especially merry. The following month, the West Wind carried a party from Winter Harbor and Dishwater (Mirror Lake) to gaieties in Melvin Village. The same group traveled to the old home celebration in Center Harbor in September. And in November, 1905, the last charter of the year brought Brewster Academy trustees to Wolfeboro for the dedication of the new academy building. The West Wind also
provided passenger service. On July 30, 1904, the Granite State News reported that “People who charter the West Wind will be glad to see again J.S. Hayes, whose coming to Goose Corner is an annual happening. During his stay here, he belongs to the West Wind as much as the Libby brothers themselves”. And the following July, they reported “J.S. Hayes has come in on the West Wind. People are always happy to see him. Summer seems at loose ends without him”. After just 5 years, Henry decided to sell the West Wind. We don’t really know why. His museum was in the early planning stages, and the money certainly would have been useful. People were greatly saddened by this turn of events. See WARREN on 43
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The Libby Farm Summer Home after it was moved across the ice from the farm to its current location near the museum. WARREN from 42
On April 6, 1906, the GSN reported that “We are inclined to do a dirge on account of the selling of the West Wind. The Libby brothers disposed of her this week to Mr. Harry Hayes of Newmarket. The steamer has been a source of much pride and pleasure to Winter Harborites, who will greatly regret losing her from the vicinity”. And a month later they reported “The West Wind left these waters Saturday night, much to the regret of the whole neighborhood”. Before we move on, I promised to tell you about the war-whoop See WARREN on 44
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whistle. Captain Harry on the “West Wind” was a virtuoso on the whistle. Captain Frank Lamprey of the “Mohawk” - not so much! Harry would often serenade folks on the shore with “home sweet home” when he returned in the evening. On the other hand, Frank had no ear for music and his engineer Charlie Tuttle lacked perfect pitch. Consequently, when they were alone on the boat, and the tune “how dry I am” smote the air, listeners on shore waited for the sour notes that were sure to come and, after the concert, felt that life really had its moments of humorous compensation.
The first photo of The Libby Museum taken after its completion with Dr. Libby’s carriage and car circa 1912 (Photo taken by Underwood)
Inside the Libby Museum and its unique collection. In 1911, Henry decided to retire from dentistry, and he and Hattie moved to a home
they purchased on North Main St. in Wolfeboro. His mother had died that spring, so they probably wanted to be close by to care for his father (who lived another 9 years). In the meantime, he’d amassed a huge collection of fauna and flora that overwhelmed the summer home in Winter Harbor and had to be moved to the nearby dry land boathouse (located roughly where the museum is today). A year later, he realized his dream to open a natural history museum. He’d spent years designing the building, assisted by architect C. Howard Walker of Boston. He wanted it to be “as simple as the unassuming specimens
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it would house”. Using timber from his woodlot on Rattlesnake Island, and guided by an elaborate model that he constructed (now on exhibit in the museum), Henry built a structure with a simplicity of form and function that pre-dated the modernists of the 20th century. It’s high clerestory windows lend a dramatic appearance to the interior, which is one giant room with a 30’ ceiling. He intended the museum to be a social place where friends, school children and visitors stopped to investigate. There was no admission charge, and often no attendant, as Henry believed in the trust and integrity of mankind. With the museum firmly established, Henry and Hattie became world travelers. They visited Trinidad, England and Argentina, among other places, and undoubtedly brought back specimens for the museum. Dr. Henry Forrest Libby died in his sleep at the family home near the museum on July 31, 1937, aged 83, and was buried at the Lakeview cemetery in Wolfeboro along side his parents. Hattie died in 1940, aged 92. His museum is his legacy. It’s the oldest natural history museum
David Warren’s model of the West Wind which is on display at the Libby Museum in Wolfeboro. in NH, was designated a site of national importance in 1996, and was voted the most eclectic museum in America in 2014. I’d like to leave you with a final comment from Dr. Libby. “A mu-
seum of natural history should be a place to flash before your eyes certain awakening influences: a spot where the mystery and drama of life, up from the lost ages, may make its appeal to the imagination,
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Whipple became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. Though previously involved in the slave trade Whipple expressed the opinion that all men should be free and during the war freed his personal slave called Prince Whipple who fought at his side. William Whipple died at age 55. Josiah Bartlett was a second signer of the freedom document as a representative to the Continental Congress from New Hampshire. Bartlett was born into a farm family in Amesbury, Massachusetts where he received a formal education and studied medicine. He became a doctor and set up a practice in Kingston, New Hampshire. Both Bartlett and Whipple married their cousins, but, while the Whipple’s only child died in infancy, the Bartlett’s
to approve the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Like his fellow NH signers, Josiah Bartlett was involved in the military during the Revolutionary War, as a Congressman to help develop the Navy, and as a Doctor, treating wounded soldiers in a hospital. After serving as New Hampshire’s Chief Justice he became President of New Hampshire in 1790 and then Governor of the State in 1792 when the presiding officer’s title was changed. He died at the age of 65. The third signer of the July 4th document, that we at least acknowledge every July 4th, was the man with perhaps the most familiar name of the three, that name being Matthew Thornton. Matthew was born in
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had twelve children, eight of whom lived to adulthood. In 1765 J o s i a h wa s elected to the New Hampshire legislature where he gained the reputation of being very critical of the dealings of the British with the colonies. He also served on the Committee of Safety. He turned down an election to the First Continental Congress after his house burned down amidst speculation that the cause was not accidental, but perhaps an act of retaliation by loyalists to the Crown. He did serve in the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1776 and from 1778 to 1779. Bartlett has the distinction of being the first congressman to vote for independence on July 2, 1776 and the first to vote
Ireland in 1714 and became an immigrant to this country with his family at the age of three. Their first home was in Maine, but they moved to Worcester, Massachusetts where Matthew studied medicine, and after becoming a doctor began his medical practice in Londonderry, New Hampshire. While still a loyalist to the British government Thornton became a Colonel in the Londonderry militia, a position of service which gained his family the grant from Governor Wentworth of a township further north in the Granite State which bears their name. Thornton, however, became a strong advocate for complete independence of the colonies from Great Britain. It has been See SMITH on 47
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suggested that he had experienced religious discrimination because he was a Presbyterian and that had caused him to value individual freedoms and thus seek New Hampshire’s freedom from British control. He served in many positions, including being the president of the state’s first Provincial Congress, chairman of the Committee of Safety in 1775, speaker of the general assembly in 1776, Colonel in the state militia during the war, judge of the state’s superior court, as well as serving in the Continental Congress. Matthew Thornton moved to Exeter in 1779 and to Merrimack in 1789 where he bought a farm. He died in 1803. So there we have a brief account of three men who represented New Hampshire and placed their signature on a declaration, “ appealing to the Supreme Judge of
Matthew Thornton the world ,” and declaring that the United Colonies “are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown,” and
William Whipple. further, as a support of the declaration, expressed their “reliance of the protection of divine Providence” and
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ever, if it does get nicked it is almost guaranteed to break. Rocks, the edge of the ice, and fish teeth can all cause abrasions in your line. It’s best to periodically run your fingers along the end of your line to feel for nicks. If you feel a nick, you can remove that section of line and avoid a heartbreaking loss. Braided fishing line is no newcomer, but advancements in technology make it seem as such. Braided line is made up of multiple strands of man-made fibers braided together to form a single strand. Braid is often preferred by many in the open water months because its thin diameter increases castability. Braid’s thinner diameter allows anglers to use heavier line and maintain a more similar diameter when attaching a leader. Some anglers tie directly to their lure or snap, but many will attach a small section of fluorocarbon leader material when fishing in clear water. Braid is well-suited
for deep water fishing because its ultra-sensitivity allows for better bite detection, and the lack of stretch offers better hook sets than monofilament. Choosing the right line for the job is just one piece of the puzzle, but many consider it the most important one. Proper line choice adds confidence, and confidence breeds success. The hottest lure on the market won’t do you any good if you can’t make it perform the way it was intended, or worse, if your line breaks. Experiment with different materials and tests until you find what works best for you and above all, have fun. Tim Moore is a full-time licensed New Hampshire fishing guide and owner of Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association and the producer of In Season Outdoors TV. Visit www. TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.
Braid to fluorocarbon is the author’s favorite when lake trout fishing.
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ever before in American history. He declared “freedom from want” in January 1941, in the midst of a second Great Depression of his making -- the prior year, the unemployment rate in the United States was 14.45 percent. The mere declaration, as it turned out, did not end want. And the redefinition of freedom as governmentsponsored dependency did not end in prosperity or freedom. Nonetheless, the suggestion that freedom lies in prosperity -- not that freedom is the precondition for prosperity -- still
retains draw. That’s mainly because the human heart will always embrace the notion that our shortcomings spring not from choice but from circumstance. Sometimes that’s true. But in a free country, it’s far more often untrue. Still, that notion relieves us of responsibility while making demands of others. After all, if freedom lies in lack of college debt, then those who demand that you pay your debts are curbing your freedom. In reality, here’s what the #CancelStudentDebt plan would do: continue to drive up the cost of college tuition, with the tax-
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payer footing that cost. MALKIN from 6 That’s precisely what has an upswing in conservahappened in the past few tive censorship that has decades as the feds have hit cyberspace.” A group involved themselves in on Ravelry called “The the supposedly vital task Bunker,” which had more of ensuring that everyone than 200 members who goes to college. Never discussed GOP politics mind that many people and knitting patterns, don’t need to go to col- was singled out and shut lege -- that coming out down after liberal, proof college without a skill Obama members comset but with hundreds plained about its presof thousands of dollars ence. Ravelry accused in debt is a bad bargain. the conservative crafters College for all became the of a “culture of anger and mantra; the government “us versus them” stance. stepped into the breach; One of the Bunker’s accosts rose. Now govern- tive members, Melissa, ment once more steps reported to me that Ravinto the breach. elry co-founder Casey Canceling student debt Forbes had replied to may mean a more care- right-leaning users askfree life for those who ing how peacefully exvoluntarily took on debt, pressing their opinions but it means a more bur- violated their terms of densome life for those service by “making exwho have paid off their cuses for the fact that debts, who didn’t go to he just doesn’t like concollege or who haven’t yet servative people on his been born. And carefree website. ... Many of our doesn’t mean free. It sim- members are mothers ply means that someone o r g r a n d m o t h e r s a n d else may be taking re- are completely harmless. sponsibility for your de- We’ve all been discrimicisions. My children are nated against because carefree; they’re certainly we think and believe difnot free. ferently.” Going to college is ofMeanwhile, rabid leftten seen as an important ists who promoted mistep toward adulthood. sogynist sweaters slamResponsible financial ming Sarah Palin as “cdecision-making is a far --y” went unpunished. A m or e im p or ta n t step . forum titled “What Would Disconnecting the two You Do To Sarah Palin” just continues the in- inviting liberal members fantilizing of American to post physical threats adults. But that’s all part was allowed to thrive. of Sanders’ agenda, isn’t “ T h e p r o b l e m h e r e i s it? not that the site owners decided that they didn’t Ben Shapiro, 35, is a want an active, vocal graduate of UCLA and conservative group on H a r v a r d L a w S c h o o l , their site. That is cerhost of “The Ben Shapiro tainly their right as site Show” and editor-in-chief owners,” Melissa noted. of DailyWire.com. He is “The issue is the douthe author of the No. 1 ble standard and the New York Times best- denigration of the repuseller “The Right Side Of tations of all members History.” He lives with of The Bunker and the his wife and two children injury and/or destrucin Los Angeles. To find tion of some members’ out more about Ben Sha- businesses. The far-left piro and read features by is not only tolerated on other Creators Syndicate Ravelry, they are nurwriters and cartoonists, tured and encouraged. visit the Creators Syn- Their bad behavior goes dicate website at www. unchallenged.” creators.com. This was more than 10 years ago, mind you, long before the latest wave of suppression, shadow-banning, algorithmrigging, de-platform-
ings, and defamation of right-minded people by Twitter, Facebook and Google/YouTube. The speech-squelching imperative of the far left is a thread that traces back to the 1960s, when radical philosopher Herbert Marcuse popularized the “repressive tolerance” theory of modern progressives. “Liberating tolerance would mean intolerance against movements from the right and toleration of movements from the left,” Marcuse taught. “Certain things cannot be said, certain ideas cannot be expressed, certain policies cannot be proposed.” In advance of the 2020 election, no space in the internet square is safe from “inclusive” exclusion. Silicon Valley’s overlords, like Ravelry’s petty tyrants, have no interest in promoting diversity, discussion and community. They are bent on decimating debate and dissent while wrapped in thick, woolly blankets of hypocrisy and sanctimony. Michelle Malkin’s email address is writemalkin@ gmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.
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nist ruler, President Trump addressed U.S. forces at Osan Air Base to reaffirm the alliance with South Korea. “We Go Together” Trump stated, reiterating the symbolic chant of the seven decade old-ROKU.S. military Alliance. The President stressed, “For decades, the South KoreaU.S. alliance has advanced peace and security in this region and far beyond. Today our partnership is stronger than ever before.” Interestingly the DMZ meeting did not discuss economic sanctions relief related to Pyongyang’s nuclear proliferation. Clearly the North Korean leader wants diplomatic flexibility to move out of the political shadow of Beijing whose role has long determined the fate of the DPRK. While both Washington and Seoul have allowed for some flexibility, the North nonetheless remains economically and ideologically dependent on “Big Brother.” Seoul’s authoritative Korea Times newspaper stated editorially, “We hope Trump and Kim will reach a grand deal to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue. Their ‘handshake of peace’ should be translated into complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the peninsula.” Though the “handshake summit” has renewed Great Expectations over the DPRK’s denuclearization, there’s a long road ahead to resume stalled nuclear talks and solve both a Peace Treaty and verifiable disarmament. Now is the time to seek substance over style. That includes the president pressing for human rights transparency in North Korea. While last year’s Trump/ Kim Singapore summit stopped the clock, it did not solve the problem. Though there have been no North Korean nuclear tests or long-range missile firings, the threat remains real. It’s good we’re talking. John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is author of Divided Dynamism The Diplomacy of Separated Nations Germany, Korea, China.
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pand eligibility through this loophole. NH is one of the loophole states. Key findings from FGA’s report: • 40 states are now using this loophole – an intentional decision to expand eligibility to those who would not otherwise qualify. • 5 million food stamp enrollees would not meet program requirement if not for the loophole • Millionaires and lottery winners are siphoning away resources for the truly needy • Closing the loophole would save taxpayers $7 billion per year. This is the Welfare State run amok. But the real danger to our Republic was laid bare during the congressional hearing: “And let me just also say for the record, I think if someone intentionally defrauds the federal government, they ought to go to jail,” said Rep. Jim McGovern, (D-MA) “Mr. Undersander did not break the law, he simply abided by the rules that were in place, so he didn’t defraud anybody,” said Rep. Mike Conaway, (R-TX) “He intentionally defrauded the federal gov-
ernment,” McGovern shot back. “That is, in my opinion, breaking the law.” I’d call this Orwellian Doublethink – the “power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them,” but there’s no evidence that Rep. McGovern believes in the supremacy of the law as written over his sense of “justice.” He only values his opinion in the matter, saving himself the trouble of dealing with the contradiction. Luckily for Mr. Undersander, Rep. McGovern is a legislator, not a prosecutor. Unfortunately for America, he’s currently in the majority. In his alltoo-common liberal worldview, a citizen can be simultaneously following the letter of a law while also breaking that law. Only his “opinion” as a legislator determines guilt or innocence. As McGovern knew, Undersander’s intention from the start was not to defraud the government, but to test whether the government’s own rules enabled a millionaire to collect welfare. Rep. McGovern would have done well in Stalin’s Politburo. We will do well when he and his party are no longer in the majority.
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Charlotte, where they’d surely draw more than 9000 fans a game. (Have a Happy and Glorious “4th of July!) Sports Quiz The football Patriots played only ONE regular season home game outside of New England. When and where? (Answer follows) Born Today ... That is to say, sports standouts born on the 4th of July include the late Raider owner Al Davis (1929) and the late Yankee owner George Steinbrenner (1930). Sports Quote “Some years ago I proposed a new tourismpromotion slogan for Miami. I even had a bumper sticker made. It said: ‘Come back to Miami! We Weren’t Shooting at YOU’.” ― Dave Barry, Sports Quiz Answer The Patriots played a 1968 regular season “home opener” game in Birmingham, Alabama against the New York Jets due to the unavailability of Fenway Park.
55 The game was a test to see if pro action could appeal to southern fans. Only 29,000 showed up, despite the presence of former Alabama star Joe Namath on the Jet roster. Mike Moffett was a Professor of Sports Management for Plymouth State University and NHTI-Concord. He co-authored the critically-acclaimed and award-winning “FAHIM SPEAKS: A Warrior-Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” (with the Marines)—which is available through Amazon.com. His e-mail address is mimoffett@comcast.net.
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