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Once There Was A Circus by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer

One of the events of past summer childhood days was the coming of the circus, for any that reached this part of the country would usually come during the summer months. The last circus I attended years ago with some of the grandchildren, was one that seemed to be a watered-down version of the few I went to when I was younger, and those weren’t of the magnitude of a Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey pro-

duction, but they were circuses. Wondering if there was a Circus around somewhere in New Hampshire this summer of 2022 I searched the web for circuses in New Hampshire. I was shown a number of events that weren’t really circuses, a couple small circus -type events, and there is a Nitro Circus scheduled for Manchester on August 27, 2022. So, there being little to resemble an old-time circus on the calendar, I’ll direct our thoughts back to what has been in the See CIRCUS on 28

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The Beers-Barnes Circus was once a big attraction when it made its annual stop in the New Hampshire’s North Country. Times have changed for circuses since then, but this week History columnist Robert Hannaford Smith takes us back to those earlier days.

Join renowned 5 String Banjo virtuoso and singer, Michelle Canning, along with bass, guitar, and mandolin player and singer, Liz Bowman, for a lively evening of Bluegrass and Old-Time Mountain Music. The concert will be at The Old White Church of Center Tuftonboro 149 Middle Road (Route 109A), just across from the Tuftonboro General Store & Post Office, on Friday, July 29 at 7pm. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children

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Right To Know

Regarding Juneteenth

To The Editor: Since 2000 I have promoted having a hearings board for Right to Know violations by public boards. Governor Sununu has signed the law and now the Governor and Council will appoint a hearings officer to have an office in the State House Annex attached to the Secretary of States office. Now anyone having a case of violation by a public body of Right to Know may have a judicial decision by paying $25. and submitting charges. All penalties in te law stay the same. I’m so proud of having worked with Right to Know NH and certain legislators who sponsored a House and Senate Bill and voted in favor to pass. It took me many years of lobbying in favor of having a Hearings Board for Right to Know cases and with many supportive legislators especially Representative Kathleen Souza who introduced a study commission chaired by Senator Giuda who came up with the proposed language for the law. My Thanks to all who served on the committee and all who supported my dream and worked to get a bill that could serve the purpose and work. My special Thank you to David Saad who also served on the committee, wrote committees finds and report which was a strong move to this final passage.

To The Editor: I must admit that at first I was annoyed when I found the Post Office closed. Upon reflection and having more information about the new federal holiday I realized how great a holiday it should be and be celebrated by all. I hope the theme of future celebrations is to honor and thank the over 1,000,000 ( 646,392 Union and 454,000 Confederate) brave soldiers who died in the war, including the 180,000 African American soldiers. That is 1 soldier for every 4 slaves freed. Those of us who are not descendents of slaves should thank these heros and also the abolitionist, for correcting the sin of tolerating salvery. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for descendants of slaves to express their admiration and gratitude to those that secured their frredom. Without those sacrifices, they might still be slaves. It also provides a day for other black groups such as the BLM to acknowledge that non black people have contributed greatly to their race.

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Why Is Committee So One-Sided?

To the Editor: About 100,000,000 tax dollars have been spent searching for Trump’s transgressions. If

President Trump is so guilty, why is the January 6 Committee (Jan6Com) so one-sided, inflammatory, and dishonest? Chairman Thompson falsely indicated that Capitol Police were killed on January 6; none were. Cassidy Hutchinson presented hearsay evidence; people with first-hand knowledge, interviewed privately by the Committee, offer public testimony that her claims are false. Trump’s speech urging people to protest at the Capitol was played, but without Trump’s assertion to “peacefully protest.” The Jan6Com claims that Trump was OK with armed people assaulting the Capitol. There was no evidence of protestors with guns storming the Capitol. On January 4th, warned of possible violence, Trump offered 20,000 soldiers to protect the Capitol. Speaker Pelosi and DC Mayor Bowser are responsible for protecting the Capitol (not Trump), why did they reject Trump’s offer? The Jan6Com isn’t interested. Officer Edwards testified that only 5 officers confronted about 300 protestors an hour before any violence began. Knowing of likely violence, why weren’t reinforcements provided? The Jan6Com isn’t interested. The Jan6Com criminalizes questioning the election and seeking remedies. But this is legal, common, and was done by Al Gore, John Kerry, Chairman Thompson, and Maxine Waters and many others. See MAILBOAT on 34

Our Story

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 reestablished in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee. 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. Locally owned for over 20 years, this publication is devoted to printing the stories

of the people and places that make New Hampshire the best place in the world to live. No, none of the daily grind news will be found in these pages, just the good stuff. Published year round on Thursdays, we distribute 28,000 copies of the Weirs Times every week to the Lakes Region/Concord/ Seacoast area and the mountains and have an estimated 66,000 people reading this newspaper. To find out how your business or service can benefit from advertising with us please call 603-366-5115.

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then placed in a cave phantly borne away on the mountain that amidst the snarls and now bears his name, yelps of his uncanny and the opening was team. Across Winnipesealed forever by a saukee’s frozen waste large rock that bore the they sped, and lone inscription “Present, hunters, hearing the useful. Absent, wanted. death chant of the old Lived, desired. Died, la- chief echoing back and mented.” The long ridge forth among the mounbelow the mountain tain crags, shivered. was then named for his Faster and faster his son Wonalancet. How- team flashed over the ever, these two stories trackless waste into the pale in comparison to very heart of the great the following amazing White Hills and finally legend. roared up the steep When Passaconaway slopes of Agiochook itwas 120 years old, he self. As the summit of retired to a lonely wig- this mighty mountain wam on the outskirts of was reached, the sledge the Penacook domain. burst into flames and One cold winter night the wolves went howlu r Noff e S h op Oing the wolves wereo m heard, e winto the wilderC and suddenly aL apack o r e ! but Passaconr g e r S tness, dashed through the away and his equipage, village harnessed to a wrapped in leaping hickory sled carrying tongues of flame, shot a throne covered with into the sky and vanbeautiful furs. When ished amidst the very they reached Passacon- stars themselves. away’s door, he came There are conflicting out and was trium- s t o r i e s i n t h e

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Music On The Green To Feature River Sister

Vynnie Hale Art Show In Meredith Vynnie Hale is opening his very first show with a collection called, “A Few of My Favorite Things”, at The Galleries at 30 Main, Meredith, NH. It opens on Thursday, July 14th with a reception from 4:00 – 7:00 and will run through July 31st. New business, Karlin’s Wine, Cheese & Provisions will provide Wine and Cheese during the reception. They are located at 20 Main Street. Also that evening, Harpist, Valerie May will perform. Valerie is a Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner who is currently a volunteer for Central NH VNA and Hospice where she plays for hospice clients.. “I have proudly hosted over 60 shows in my 11 years of owning an art gallery. I envied all of the artists. I wanted to be them. And now it’s my turn. I am doing this. Since the beginning of January, I have created a collection of 14 paintings that I am calling “A few of my favorite things”. It includes golf, my home town, seasonal landscapes and architecture. My medium is oil. I love mixing colors and I find oil the best medium to do that. Oil is also the slowest to dry and since I am not a fast painter, it is what works for me. I enjoy the process and the challenge of detail, lighting and perspective. In this chaotic world I am so happy to have ART in my life. When I paint, I escape. I think about nature and how lucky I am to be surrounded by New England’s landscapes. I never realized what artist’s went through when they had their first exhibit. You are giving a huge piece of yourself to the public through your art. (Will they like it, do they get it, will anyone show up). I have learned a lot through this process and will use this experience when dealing with all artists who chose my venue to exhibit their work in future shows”.

On Sunday, July 17, River Sister will perform at Canterbury Shaker Village as part of its summer Music on the Green series. River Sister pairs “silky smooth” vocals with “addictive” bass and drums. The performances take place at Canterbury Shaker Village 4pm. There are shows every Suday through September 11. Music on the Green is free with a suggested donation of $20. Before performances, tours of The Village are available with a reservation, while visitors are encouraged to explore the nearly 700-acre property and its extensive trail system (map is on website). To learn more about the music series or The Village, including upcoming programs and events, visit shakers.org. Canterbury Shaker Village is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

Boating Skills Virtual Trainer At NH Boat Museum For a limited time, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will provide visitors with the unique opportunity to try the Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT), an interactive simulation-based boating safety program and instructor tool. Previously, Lakes Region Power Squadron presented a boating safety class in partnership with NHBM. Cummings referred to the arrival of the virtual trainer as “important to NHBM’s mission.” “The hope is that visitors and locals can look to us as a practical educational and safety resource,” she said. Some of the topics covered in the BSVT include docking, emergency stops, navigation, pivot turns, mooring, beaching, and managing boat ramps. While at NHBM, the BSVT will be staffed by a member of Lakes Region Power Squadron who will assist visitors in its use. Access to the BSVT is included in NHBM admission. Located at 399 Center St. in Wolfeboro, NHBM is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. To learn more about NHBM, or upcoming events and programs, visit nhbm.org.

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Annual Loon Census & Festival

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) will conduct its Annual Loon Census on July 16th from 8-9am During that hour, LPC staff and volunteers throughout the state will take to the lakes to count loons. Following the Loon Census, the Loon Preservation Committee will be hosting its Annual Loon Festival from 10am-2pm at The Loon Center in Moultonborough. In honor of these events, the New Hampshire senate has declared July 16th Loon Appreciation day. After the Loon Census, the 43rd Annual Loon Festival will be held at the Loon Center in Moultonborough from 10am–2pm. The Loon Festival is a family friendly event that will feature loon presentations given by LPC biologists, face painting, balloon animals, loon themed crafts and games for kids, a Discovery Table and live animals from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, a fun and educational display about lake ecosystems from the NH Lakes Association, and a dunk tank where a correctly-answered loon trivia question will earn participants a chance to dunk a biologist. To reach the Loon Center from Route 25 in Moultonborough turn onto Blake Road at the Moultonborough Central School. Follow Blake Road one mile to the end at Lee’s Mills Road. Turn right and the Loon Center is the first building on the left, #183. For further information call (603) 476-5666 or email info@loon.org.

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*A FLATLANDER’S OBSERVATIONS ON LIFE

Keeping Busy I have been out of work this past week. I won’t bore you with all of the details even though, as a human being I know you are secretly dying by Brendan Smith to find out why. Weirs Times Editor I will tell you that I had a “procedure” done at the hospital and the doctor told me that I needed to relax for at least a week and then take it easier than usual for a little while after that. No driving, no heavy lifting, no lawn mowing, etc.. I wouldn’t have to rush out to the store or even take out the garbage. In fact, I was not supposed to lift anything heavier than ten pounds. So, a lot of sitting around and not doing much. A couple of weeks back I explained in this column that this was coming and that I had planned to spend a good deal of this downtime working on my campaign for governor as the candidate once again for the Flatlander Party. But a guy can really only spend so much time on something like that. And it’s good to take a break. I found out there were a lot of other things to focus on as well. Some might call them distractions, but I looked on them more as revelations. Things that you don’t really take the time to focus on since we are all running around 24/7. For example. Did you know that not all rolls of toilet papers have the same number of sheets? Of course, the companies that make TP never think anyone will actually count. They were wrong and you can thank me later. If you stare at them long enough, ceiling tiles are actually very interesting.

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There are not as many words you can make out of Mississippi as you might imagine considering how many letters it has. If you look really, really close, you’ll find tiny airs growing out of places on your body that you never would have imagined. If you spend long enough actually thinking about different household items, you can find them connected to some kind of dark government conspiracy. My “ah ha” moment came when contemplating the toilet brush. Too complicated to get into it all here, but it was an eye-opener when I finally got it and realized why we all have one. Be careful with yours. You can really become obsessed with bad weather bearing down on Iowa on the Weather Channel. QVC and the Home Shopping Network prove the old adage that if you stick two things together that have never been stuck together before, someone will buy it. If you close your eyes during TV commercials for new drugs, which are about every other one nowadays, and just listen to the side effects, you have to wonder why the people on them seem so happy. If you listen really, really hard, you can actually hear the Earth rotating. If you watch it enough times and concentrate fully, you can usually come closer to the retail price without going over on “The Price Is Right.” No matter how quick you are, it is impossible to turn on the light switch and get into bed before it gets dark. A couple of injured toes will usually be the end result.

Central Baptist Church of Gilford, NH Independent, KJV There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people on Facebook and Twitter and no one really has anything interesting to say. (You probably already knew that.) Did you know that there are 31,536,000 seconds in a year and 31,622,400 seconds in a leap year? You can really increase your vocabulary by reading the ingredients on the labels of many of the food items in your pantry. Despite popular opinion, peanut butter doesn’t actually taste good on everything. It was certainly a long process of elimination. Old television sitcoms really aren’t as funny as you thought they were when you were a kid.

No matter how hard I try I can’t bend a spoon, or any other eating utensil, using only my mind. If you really think about it, the answer to “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood” is really very simple. It doesn’t matter how many times you add fifteen and fifteen together, you will always come up with thirty. There were a few other observations, but most of them were sort of sill, so I didn’t include them See you next week. Brendan is the author of “The Flatlander Chronicles”,“Best Of A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire” and “I Only Did It For The Socks Stories & Thoughts On Aging” All are available at BrendanTSmith.com.

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America, The Globalist Grift I hate to snuff out any post-Independence Day fervor that you still might be enjoying. Oh, well. “Wet Blanket” is my middle name. All the annual Old Glory-waving rituals and public displays of patriotic affection can’t change this bitter fact: Our once-sovereign nation has become nothing more than a morbidly obese cash cow for what the Biden administration now openly calls the “liberal world order. Higher gas prices are just the tip of the by Michelle Malkin sacrifice iceberg. It’s our posterity paying Syndicated Columnist the globalist pipers. In the new “liberal world order” (which is really just the same old Bush family “New World Order” of more than three decades ago), homegrown children’s needs are subjugated to the hopes and dreams of the children of the rest of the world. Stick with me and follow an open-borders bouncing ball that demonstrates how multinational elites exploit America Last -- with the brazen complicity of our own U.S. government, nonprofits and corporations. As always, we must follow the money to find the truth. Let’s dig deeper behind this headline: “Former American Hebrew Academy will house unaccompanied immigrant children.” According to WFMY-TV news in Greensboro, North Carolina, a failed international school venture called the American Hebrew Academy entered into a lucrative five-year lease agreement this week with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement. The plan will turn AHA’s sprawling campus into a tax-subsidized shelter for illegal alien youth. The “unaccompanied children” will be shipped from Mexico starting this month and will be treated to a comprehensive array of benefits exclusively showered on the offspring of southern border violators. I exposed the HHS/ORR kiddie catch-and-release racket in my 2019 book, “Open Borders Inc.” Thanks to a liberal Bill Clinton-appointed judge in Southern California and convoluted class-action litigation dating back to 1997 on behalf of illegals spearheaded by the American Civil Liberties Union, the feds created new rights and standards for illegal alien minor shelter care. Clinton immigration bureaucrats agreed to provide food, clothing, personal grooming items, medical and dental care, family planning, “at least one hour a day of large muscle activity,” “structured leisure time activities,” psychotherapy and lawyers. Lots of lawyers. HHS now operates a netSee MALKIN on 36

Why We Can’t Have A Nice Independence Day On July 3, 1776, shortly after the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail. “I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treaby Ben Shapiro sure, that it will cost Us Syndicated Columnist to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States,” Adams wrote. “Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.” That trust was justified in its time and ever more justified over the course of subsequent centuries. The United States has been an unprecedented, incomparable boon to humanity. It is the most powerful country in world history. It has freed millions around the globe, raised billions from poverty and shaped the destiny of entire countries and continents around the principles of the Declaration of Independence. And now, it seems to be falling apart. On July 4, National Public Radio abandoned its traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence in favor of a discussion of “equality.” Paul Waldman of The Washington Post wrote that it was time to “declare our independence from the Founding Fathers,” explaining that the “America of 1789 becomes a prison the conservative justices (of the Supreme Court) can lock us all in whenever it suits them.” The Associated Press observed, in the aftermath of another mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, “A shooting that left at least six people dead at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday’s celebrations across the U.S. and further rocked a country already awash in turmoil over high

court rulings on abortion and guns as well as hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection.” And, according to Gallup, this July 4, the lowest number of Americans in recorded polling history identified as strongly proud to be American: just 6%. That number breaks down in highly partisan fashion: 58% of Republicans say they are extremely proud to be American, while just 26% of Democrats do. That gap is consistent across time. But for everyone -- Republicans, Democrats and Independents -- the number has declined. There is a reason for that: we no longer have a common vision of what it means to be an American. From the Right, it seems that the founding principles of the nation, as articulated in the Declaration and Constitution, are under attack; therefore, pride in America has declined, particularly since 2019. From the Left, the founding principles themselves are the problem; movement away from those principles has coincided with increase in Democrat pride, which means the Trump and post-Trump era (2017 onward) correlates with an extraordinary drop in pride in America. All of this materializes in the constant polarization of nearly every issue. For communities with a shared set of principles, individual maladies do not represent deeper philosophical cancers; for communities with heterogenous principles, every malady can be attributed to cancerous divides multiplying and manifesting. Thus, every mass shooting turns into a referendum on deeper American divides, rather than into conversations about best political policy; every Supreme Court decision turns into a debate over whether America ought to overthrow all existing institutions or to reinforce them. Under those circumstances, America looks very much like a nation reverting to an Articles of Confederation -- a loose alliance of states with little common interest outside of preserving open conflict -- and less like a nation govSee SHAPIRO on 36

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Change The Constitution? This Fourth of July, watching people fight over what the Constitution means, I ask people, if you could change the Constitution, what would you change? by John Stossel “The forefaSyndicated Columnist thers knew what they were doing,” said one woman. But the Constitution originally accepted slavery. It’s good that we can amend it. So what should we change? “Add a balanced budget amendment,” suggests Glenn Beck.

David Boaz of the Cato Institute recommends 18-year terms for the Supreme Court. “Maybe confirmation fights would be less bitter and partisan.” Others suggest term limits for Congress. Stossel TV’s Mike Ricci takes the idea further. “If your father, mother, siblings, uncle, cousins were elected to federal office, you can’t be.” That would curb Kennedy/Bush-like dynasties. Several people said they want to eliminate the Commerce Clause. It gives government virtually unlimited power over the economy, complains tech journalist Naomi Brockwell, “forcing people to participate in federal

pension programs ... enabling the War on Drugs.” Some want an amendment to stop the growth of Washington regulatory agencies like the Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Communications Commission. Economist Don Boudreaux calls them “a grave threat to Americans’ liberties and prosperity.” The Supreme Court took a small step in restraining their power last week when it ruled that EPA bureaucrats can’t set emission rules all by themselves. Congress has to vote on that. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif, proposes

overturning Citizens United. He says that would stop those who “spend millions of dollars corrupting elections (and) would return our democracy to the town halls and citizen involvement that our founders envisioned.” I doubt that. Limits on political speech )increase insiders’ power. Christina Martin of the Pacific Legal Institute wishes the Constitution did more to protect the rights of the individual. “How about a right to earn a living? How about a right to not have the government steal from you?” But some young people told us they want to eliminatenrights already in the Constitut See STOSSEL on 35

Jolting Wake-Up Call On Chinese Intel Theft The jolting but not unexpected wake-up call came from London. In a rare and unprecedented joint press conference the chiefs of by John J. Metzler both the British Syndicated Columnist MI5 domestic intelligence service and their American counterpart the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the FBI, presented a poignant and riveting account of China’s sweeping intelligence gathering operations and its wider implications for global business, cyber and military security. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that China’s government poses the “biggest long-term threat to our economic and national security.” He

labelled the challenge as “immense.” MI5 head Ken McCallum said that the British domestic intelligence service “had more than doubled its work against Chinese activity in the last three years and would be doubling it again.” McCallum added that, “The most game-changing challenge we face comes from the Chinese Communist Party. It’s covertly applying pressure across the globe.” Both senior Western intel leaders were briefing a London audience of business executives and senior University figures warning that the Chinese government “was set on stealing your technology,” by employing a wide range of methods, many of which may at first not seem as espionage related. Ken McCallum added bluntly, “most of what is at risk from Chinese

Communist Party aggression is not, so to speak, my stuff. It’s yours. The world-leading expertise, technology, research and commercial advantage developed and held by people in this room, and others like you.” He cited aerospace, engineering, cyber threats and technology transfer as comprising a particular challenge. He advised, “The widespread Western assumption that growing prosperity within China and increasing connectivity with the West would automatically lead to greater political freedom has, I’m afraid, been shown to be plain wrong. But the Chinese Communist Party is interested in our democratic, media and legal systems. Not to emulate them, sadly, but to use them for its gain.” Specifically citing the CCP’s United Front Work Department, a catch all

bureau mobilizing seemingly unrelated multitiered collection efforts to gather and piece together intelligence, which McCallum described as “mounting patient, well funded, deceptive campaigns to buy and exert influence.” Not surprisingly the Beijing communists and many media organizations view Western espionage warnings as a form of Sino-phobia and promoting a China threat. McCallum retorted that he is focused on the activities of the Chinese Communist Party, “We’re not talking about Chinese people, in whom there is so much to admire.” He mentioned the 150,000 Chinese students studying in UK Universities, “is, in almost all cases, good for them and good for us.” Director Wray equally added, “it See METZLER on 35

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What To Expect From A Financial Advisor

If you know how important it is to invest for your future, but you’re unsure of the road to follow, you may want to get some guidance and direction from a financial professional. But if you’ve never worked with one before, what can you expect?

Here are some things to look for: • Assessment – A financial advisor will assess your current financial situation – assets, income, debts and so on – but that’s just the start. These days, advisors recognize the need to view their clients’ lives holistically. Consequently, you will see questions like this: What are your feelings about investing? How would you judge your risk tolerance? What are your individual financial goals? What hopes and dreams do you have for your family? • Recommendations – Only after fully understanding your needs, goals and preferences will a financial advisor recommend any investment moves. There are no “one-size-fitsall” solutions. You may want to steer clear of individuals claiming to be financial advisors who “guarantee” big returns with no risk. In the investment world, there are few guarantees, and every investment carries some type of risk. • Communications – Financial professionals communicate with their clients in different ways, but you should always feel free to reach out to an advisor with any questions or concerns. Most financial advisors will want to meet with clients at least once a year, either in person or through an online platform, to review their investment portfolios. During the review, the financial advisor will help you determine if any changes are needed. But financial advisors won’t wait a full year to contact clients to discuss a particular investment move that might need to be made. Also, depending on the firm you choose, you should be able to go online to review your portfolio at your convenience.

• Technology – A financial advisor can employ a variety of software programs to help clients. For example, a financial advisor can determine the rate of return you might need to attain specific goals, helping shape your investment strategy. But there are also a lot of “what ifs” in anyone’s life, so an advisor can use hypothetical illustrations to show you where you might end up if you take different paths, such as retiring earlier (or later) than you had planned or putting in more (or less) money toward a specific goal, such as education for your children. Anyone’s plans can change, so the ability to view different potential scenarios can prove valuable. Above all, a financial advisor can help you feel more confident as you pursue your goals. Among investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted in 2020 by Age Wave and Edward Jones. And during times of market turbulence, such as we’ve experienced this year, a financial advisor can help you avoid overreacting to downturns. When unexpected events crop up, such as a lapse in employment, a financial advisor can suggest moves that may enable you to avoid major disruptions to your financial strategy. Conversely, when a new opportunity emerges, perhaps from an inheritance or some other windfall, your financial advisor can help you take advantage of it. Navigating the investment landscape can be challenging – but the journey can be a lot smoother if you’ve got the right guide. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

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Letters From God This series of Letters From God is an attempt to put the thoughts of God as revealed in the Scriptures as they relate to individuals and the nation of the USA.

prowess, has experienced national decline, decay and death. It was true of the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Persians, the Greeks and the Romans. Even my chosen people were not immune to the consequences of civil strife. After Solomon died, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. One to the north called Israel, was comprised of 10 tribes and one to the south called Judah was comprised of 2 tribes. For over 200 years they were in conflict and as a result were powerless to resist the invading armies of Assyria and Babylon. Both were carried into captivity. It would have been true of all of Europe had the United States not been blessed with the unity and the strength bestowed upon them by me, their Creator. America’s commitment to me, as God, has never been perfect but it was dominant. As a result, you became a world power unlike any other in history. You were so strong and powerful that you were able to deliver all of Europe from the rapacious grasp of both Nazism and Russian socialism. But things have changed dramatically and rapidly. Trust in me is no longer dominant. It is present but it is being eclipsed by atheism, syncretism, cultism and the practice of religion without my power because many, including clergy, have turned their backs on me. The results are predictable. You are following the path of other great nations who, when they believed

what you are believing and practiced what you are practicing, lost my protective care and as a result came apart. If you would check my book, the Bible, you will see that I brought everything in creation into existence by simply speaking a word (Genesis 1: 3). The one who spoke the word was my Son, Jesus, who himself is God. I revealed this in John’s introduction to the book I asked him to write, he said, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, without him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:1-3). May I also remind you of something that I wrote to the believers in a city called Colossae. I wrote to those who had put their faith in me in the midst of the godless environment of that city. In my letter to them, speaking of my Son, Jesus, your Messiah and Savior, I said, “He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:15-17). You must understand that my Son, Jesus, not only created the earth and everything in it but he also holds it together. Don’t doubt

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QUESTION: Are We Coming Apart? It Seems As Though We Are! This is the second time I have responded to a similar question. I would encourage you to read my response in an earlier question, “Everything Seems to Be Spinning Out of Control, Should I Be Afraid?” The answer to your question is yes and because you have not listened or acted on my previous counsel, your condition has become even more dire. I have stated clearly, as your Creator God, that “a house divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25). It cannot stand because, instead of having a combined strength that comes from unity, you have a national civil war that only tears you apart. A nation can only take so much civil strife before it comes to a point where the damage is so significant that a collapse is inevitable. You may not think so and you may be convincing yourself that your country is too powerful, too wealthy, too intelligent, too resilient to ever experience a national collapse. But I remind you that every great nation throughout history, that lived as you live and practice what you practice, regardless of their strength and even their military

me. When you trusted me and obeyed me, He continued to hold you together. Now, that you have abandoned me and my will, he is withdrawing his protective care, and as a result, you are coming apart. Since I am, God there is no other way for you to prosper except by confessing your sin, turning back to me in faith and appropriating once again my Son’s favor that holds you together. It doesn’t look good now, but your future destiny will be determined by your decisions from now on.

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THEY SPEAK: The Voices of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery At Wright Museum In Wolfeboro

On Tuesday, July 19th, the Wright Museum will welcome Aimee Fogg and Robbe Meers. This is the ninth program of the Wright Museum’s 2022 Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Series. Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery located in Homburg, Belgium, is the final resting place for 7,992 American WWII servicemembers, including thirtyeight men from NH. In 2010, Aimee Gagnon Fogg began the journey of researching her great-uncle PFC Paul M. Lavoie and discovering the stories of the men of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery. PFC Paul M. Lavoie of Nashua, NH, was just 21

years old when he and photos of the gave his life at the nearly 8,400 men Schwammenauel of HCAC. She is Dam in Germany. also the author of PFC Lavoie and several publicathousands of his tions. brothers in arms Robbe Meers remained interred of Zutendaal, at Henri-Chapelle Belgium, is the American Cemeadopter of many tery in Belgium at soldiers at both the request of their Henri-Chapelle families. Many of American Cemthese graves have etery and Netherbeen “adopted” by lands American Belgian and Dutch Cemetery. His citizens, like Robbe interest in both Meers, 17, of ZuWorld Wars betendaal, Belgium, gan at age 5 and who honor the ullater evolved into The Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Homburg, learning about the timate sacrifices Belgium,. made decades ago. men, “who fought Come join Aimee and died for our and Robbe as they freedom.” He will introduce the men of remembrance. Henri-Chapelle Ameri- be pursuing postsecHenri-Chapelle AmeriAimee Gagnon Fogg is can Cemetery, which ondary education in the can Cemetery and dis- the founder and director is dedicated to collect- fall. cuss the importance of of They Speak: Voices of ing the personal stories Doors open at 6 p.m.,

the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at www.wrightmuseum. org/lecture-series or by calling 603-569-1212. 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 homefront and battlefield. For more information about the 2022 Lecture Series, or museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner is experiencing the hell of Russian incarceration. That’s not a unique experience. Tens of millions of human beings suffered and died in Communist gulags and prisons over the past century. While Griner is presumably not being tortured or starved like so many of her prison predecessors, her confinement is surely brutal, especially for one used to freedom and affluence. Griner was arrested on February 17 at the Moscow Airport, accused of possession of hashish paraphernalia. She’s learned that the wheels of “justice” turn slowly in the Russian police state. A plaintive letter from Griner to President Biden was recently made public. “… as I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever …. I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don’t forget about me and the other American Detainees …. I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! … I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home.”

Brittney Griner. Biden speaks little about Griner—which may be calculated to lower her profile and decrease her value as a bargaining chip to trade for some incarcerated Russian criminal. American tradition has been to “leave no one behind” when citizens are stuck in extremis on foreign shores. But that tradition took a hit last August during our hasty retreat from Afghanistan where hundreds of Americans were indeed left behind, along with thousands of other USA friends. While some choose to forget that shameful episode, the Griner saga indeed serves as a reminder about taking care of our own. Still, the matter of personal responsibility also comes into play here. If Griner indeed broke foreign drug laws, then there are some hard lessons to be learned by her and others. And some find irony in Griner’s pleas that

her native America rescue her. She’s one of those high-profile athletes—like Colin Kaepernick and Megan Rapinoe—who publicly disrespected our American flag before sports events. “I honestly feel we should not play the national anthem during our season,” Griner said in 2020 during a

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As big a thrill as it is to have a bird visit your backyard feeder, it’s an even bigger thrill to have a bird visit a birdbath in your yard. Having a bird land on and eat the dried seeds of a flower in your garden tops both the feeder and bath sighting, in my opinion anyway. However, a bird nesting in your yard beats them all. Whether the bird makes its own nest in a tree or bush, or if the bird uses a birdhouse, there’s nothing like the thrill of watching birds grow from egg to hatchling to fledgling. The birds that nested in my yard this spring have all been very inconspicuous. I see tons of catbirds in my yard and several come around to scold me when I come out to use the grill or sit on the porch. A male cardinal usually joins the admonishment. But I haven’t found a single nest in the brush. I see a female hummingbird at the feeder almost every day, but I have no idea where it goes after it leaves. Sometimes it goes left and sometimes it goes right. At work, however, I have been lucky enough to watch an eastern phoebe family build and raise young in a nest. It was built under

Three eastern phoebe babies look out from their nest this summer in New England. The birds fledged a few days later. CHRIS BOSAK PHOTO a stairwell leading to the back entrance of the office. I’d check on it before and after work daily. The first attempt, in early May, was unsuccessful as a brownheaded cowbird egg was placed in the nest among three phoebe eggs. The cowbird, of course, hatched first and demanded the foster parents’ attention. An odd thing happened shortly after, however. I checked the nest before leaving on a Friday evening and just the cowbird had hatched. When I returned on Monday, the nest was completely empty. No cowbird, no phoebe eggs. Not even signs of egg shells anywhere. I’m guessing a blue jay or crow discovered the

nest and carried the eggs and cowbird away for a meal. Or, perhaps the phoebes had hatched and got taken away. The nest remained empty for a few weeks before I noticed an adult phoebe sitting on the nest again. This time there were four phoebe eggs. I checked daily in the hopes that no cowbird eggs would appear. None did. A little more than two weeks later, three of the eggs hatched. The babies grew bigger every day, thanks to the tireless effort of the phoebe parents, and eventually fledged in about another two weeks. I saw all five birds in the trees near the nest when I came into work one morning. It was a

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Choosing Fishing Line by Tim Moore Contributing Writer

There are so many fishing line choices out there that choosing one can be downright confusing. One walk down the line isle at your local fishing retailer is enough to make your head spin. While there are so many choices, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Knowing how each specific type of line performs can make choosing the right line for you, much easier. The most common lines used are monofilament, copolymer, fluorocarbon, and braid. Monofilament line is a single strand of nylon which is extruded into specific diameters. These diameters determine the strength, or test, of the monofilament. It is undoubtedly the most common line used and is a great allpurpose line due to its strength, flexibility, and abrasion resistance, but can sometimes be the best choice for some types of fishing. Monofilament line absorbs water and actually becomes slightly softer and stronger as you use it. When fishing sinking lures in shallow water, it may be best to use monofilament. One disadvantage of monofilament however, is how much it stretches. Increased stretch means decreased sensitivity and hook sets, especially when fishing in deep water, which makes it

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OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS ¼ cup Chopped Pecans ¼ cup Shredded Coconut GARNISH IDEAS Zest of Lime Toasted Coconut Flakes Chopped Pecans

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Summer was all about speeding through the neighbors sprinkler set too close to the street as you chased rainbows and screamed with delight, feeling those bone chilling water droplets slap across your back. It was a time when the only worry you had was what your big brother was going to do to you if he found out it was his Reggie Jackson rookie card clipped against your bike spokes with a clothespin making that “pit-pit-pit-pit” sound as you buzzed past him. All this fun was only interrupted by a brief supper before you were back out to play until dusk; Hide and Go Seek, Sardines, and Flashlight Tag until the fire horn sounded the nine-oclock curfew and everyone hurried home before the last stroke could be heard from the clock tower on City Hall. What is it about this recipe that makes it “Not Mama’s Lime Jello Salad”? Well, because along with a few alterations I left out one key ingredient… diced celery. Now, I like celery just as much as the next guy and celery has its place in many a culinary masterpiece, but not in a dessert, and certainly not one masquerading as a side dish. This “salad”, Not Mama’s Lime Jello Salad, belongs on the dessert table. It is not served as a complement alongside the main fare. That’s how my mom served her Lime Jello Salad; with celery, and as an addendum to main fare. See FEAST on 19

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FEAST from 18 She would make this “salad” right out of the 1950’s “Betty Book”. You must remember that three ring binder, don´t you? That postwar playbook of domestic culinary tranquility. Perhaps the editors thought that the addition of diced celery gave this dish the green light to share the table with just about any entree, side, and potatoes? Well, I for one say, ¨No,

it does not!¨ I can still see it in my mind´s eye, the full color details, right down to the segmented dome created by the Tupperware mold complete with the star on top. There it sat passively shimmering on its bed of lettuce leaves, a massive blob of glossy milky institutional pastel green, marbled with little bits of white cottage cheese and pale diced celery. I remem-

ber intentionally reaching under the table, grabbing hold of a table leg, and giving it a little shake, seeing if I could wiggle the green blob off of its serving platter. I had all I could do to keep from screaming like Dr. Frankenstein, “It’s Alive!” Well I have taken this supporting cast member off the dinner table, and given it a face

lift and a new doo that any 1950’s Hollywood starlet would be proud to flaunt and in doing so, gave this “Salad” the spotlight as the star of the dessert table. Some may call it “Fluff”, some may call it “Whip”, and some may even call it “Not Mama’s Lime Jello Salad”, but I just call it a Simple Feast summer treat. —Enjoy!

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Summer Programs At Castle In The Clouds School is out and summer is in. The Castle In The Clouds in Moultonborough is running these great weekly programsvall summer long! CASTLE HIKERS CLUB • Saturdays at 9 am Join our group of hikers each Saturday as we explore the many trails surrounding Castle in the Clouds owned and managed by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust GARDEN TOUR • Fridays 9:30 am Walk through and learn about Lucknow Mansion’s gardens with gardener, Gretchen Large. Registration required $12 per person. This program runs every Friday and some Saturdays continuing through September.

MUSIC NIGHTS • Monday and Tuesdays *Reservations Required* Enjoy music and dinner on the terrace. Reservations are required along with a $12 cover charge per person. This event series is sponsored by The Laker. STORYTIME AT CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS • Mondays at 11:00 am Join the Moultonborough Public Library for storytime each week by Shannon Pond. Free to the public. Available now through August 15. SOLAR GAZING • Mondays 12:00 pm Led by Marc Stowbridge in the meadow by Shannon Pond. Free to the public. Available through Labor Day. YOGA ON THE LAWNS OF LUCKNOW • Wednesdays 6 pm Led by Pam Swanick from Yoga4Life Registration is required for each class. Tickets are $15 For more information on these great events go to CastleintheClouds.org or call 603-476-5900. Castle In The Clouds is located at 455 Old Mountain Road, Route 171, Moultonborough, NH.

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FESTIVAL from 22 visitors can tour the Ladd-Gilman House (c. 1721) within which an original copy of the Declaration of Independence may be viewed. At the museum’s Folsom Tavern, kids can enjoy the newly opened Foy Family Children’s Library, which features a reading nook, curated books on 18th century life, Revolutionary-era dress-up, play kitchen, games, and more. Outside the tavern, adults (ages 21+) can enjoy craft brew from Cisco Brewers. This immersive experience centered on New Hampshire’s collective Revolutionary past and

present is what has attracted Newburyport Bank as a leading festival sponsor for several years. “This is such a unique event that helps visitors of all ages better understand and appreciate what it took to make a nation,” said Mercedes Monaco, business development manager, Newburyport Bank. “We are thrilled to support this year’s American Independence Festival. It is such an honor to be part of the Revolu-

tionary Era legacy of Exeter.” Home to a worldclass collection of 3,000 historic artifacts, the museum is currently developing a variety of public and education programs in virtual and online formats to encourage digital inclusion for all ages. To learn more about the museum or purchase festival tickets in advance visit independencemuseum.org.

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general manager. From the original steam-powered sidewheeler to the 230-foot motorship cruising the lake today, the Mount Washington has been a fundamental part of life on Lake Winnipesaukee for 150 years. The Mount has welcomed visitors from around the world, employed generations of crew, and helped families to celebrate special occasions. In 2022, Mount Washington Cruises celebrates not only the legacy of the Mount Washington, but also the dedication of her crew, the loyalty of communities around the lake, and the enthusiasm for The Mount within the tourism community.

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Roger Barnes adds makeup to a novice clown. CIRCUS from 1 past. I have never witnessed the arrival of the circus into a town, nor experienced watching the unloading of the circus from a train or a caravan of trucks. For some boys, and probably adults,

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the arrival and setting up of the circus was probably more exciting than the circus itself. Now, with the animals mostly banned from the circus in many areas, the same excitement isn’t there, so, often, neither is the circus. The mid-summer

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family-run circus that made the Circus folk seem quite ordinary. This circus made annual stops in the North Country of the state to perform. This was the Beer-Barnes Circus which claimed to maintain a high standard of performance and personnel. The circus was brought into being by the marriage of Roger

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Barnes and Ella Beers. The couple came from two families with generations of performers before them. Every department of their circus was said to be made up of members of the Beer and Barnes families, though additional performers were hired to fill in at needed positions. Co-owner Roger

Barnes performed as a clown while his son-inlaw, Walter Davis was the equestrian director or Ring Master. My visits to a circus of any type have been few, but the trips the Benson’s Wild Animal Farm were like a visit to the circus for me. It was there that I developed a feeling of wanting to be a lion tamer, as those who performed with the cats were called. That desire to tame the big cats is sometimes still there, but Benson’s, like the circus, is not. The Beers-Barnes Circus was not made up of drifters and misfits, albeit they were performers in that unique form of entertainment. The See CIRCUS on 30

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CIRCUS from 29 daughters of George Beers performed on the swinging ladders and trapeze, and the Hammond organ music to accompany the circus acts was played by Mrs. Roger Barnes. Even the children of the

families involved participated by doing such things as assisting with the concessions. The circus families made their off-season homes in Miami, Florida after being on the road for 30 or more weeks of the year.

According to the magazine article, “The children are well disciplined, polite and courteous to their elders and are on the circus only during the summer months, leaving early in the fall at the beginning of the school

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semester.” Some of the children eventually became performers in the circus, having begun practicing during those summer months, though that was not considered to be compulsory. At the time of the 1953 circus there were 13 of the Beers and Barnes families who were considered children with 10 month year old (in July) Debra Ellen Davis being the youngest. Marriage had added additional last names to the circus families. Alice,the 48 year old elephant was considered to be as much a part of the family as anyone else. At 8,000 pounds Alice was said to be the largest traveling elephant in the country. “Her perfect conduct,” according to the White Mountain Echoes article, “...has earned for her the freedom of the circus lot where she roams at will

until show time, unless the lot is too congested with spectators or if there is a potato patch nearby - she loves potatoes.” She would obey all the children, and, “Oftentimes the children run to her for comfort in their hours of trial and with little arms around her trunk cry out their woes; she will whimper along with them in

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sympathy.” A four year old, 1,200 pound elephant named Hazel was in training with the circus in that summer of 1953. Hazel would hold on tightly to the tail of Alice as they roamed the circus grounds. The elephant was probably by far the circus animal that invited the most attention, but it relied on a supporting cast of creatures who also performed under the direction of trainers. The horses, though domestic animals, perhaps put on the best show, especially when they circled the ring with a human rider, or maybe a monkey, standing on their back(s). Though some other acts were added, the performers of the Beers-Barnes Circus were largely family members who would train the seals and chimpanzees to put on a show, or perform themselves by walking on the tight wire, doing aerial stunts, or doing acrobatic routines. Clinton Barnes, one of the family members, writing the 1953 article about the families, indicated that during the winter months in Miami “...the families then are active in the Masonic order and Shrine, civic groups, country clubs, pedigreed dog raising societies and church work.” The Beers-Barnes Circus ended its performances in 1966, and today, mainly out of concern for the wellSee CIRCUS on 31

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Passaconaway with his totem (bear) tattooed on his chest exhorts his people to keep the peace. Wonalancet is on his right and Kancamaguson the left. the Campbell family in Tamworth) and wove her bridal garments. When harvest time arrived, Wonalancet led her to his own wigwam, and there was a feast on the shores of Winnipesaukee (which had magically moved to Quebec!). There the

medicine man told the fortunes of the happy couple and their tribe. He directed them to look out over the water where a mist arose and obscured the mountains in the distance. Upon this vapory curtain was seen a smiling land

with peaceful villages, children at play, gold maize and grapes of wonderful size. Then the scene changed, and they saw a great mountain with one side bathed in light. Two forms, young and buoyant with life (ahem!) were beginning the ascent. As they climbed the mountain, the sun rose higher, and wildflowers sprang up and the heavens were without cloud. Slowly, they began to go down the other side, and one could see the forms were getting feeble. The sun went down slowly, and the base of the mountain lay in shadow. The two forms reached the foot of the mountain, where the wide sea stretched beyond the reach of human vision. Feebly, the two climbed into a canoe and moved swiftly away on a golden tide. “Thus shall be the days of Wonalancet and Mineola, and peace shall dwell in the land of the young sachem” said the medicine man. Another legend tells us that Wonalancet See LEGENDS on 33

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Abenaki Indian warrior overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee with Ossipee Mountain in the distance. LEGENDS from 32 ruled his people wisely and well for many years, and the tribe prospered and grew strong. Wonalancet became an old man and Mineola was no longer young (I like this one better already!). They felt that they had reached the foot of the mountain of life. At their feet, the wide

ocean rolled its restless tide. In the whisper of the pines, they heard the voice of the Great Spirit, and it called them softly to himself. Their tired eyes closed. Locked fast in each other’s arms, they fell asleep, and their canoe went gliding out to sea. Charming stories. Here’s what really happened. To avoid

conflict in King Philip’s war, and because the British took back the lands previously granted to him, Wonalancet moved his tribe to St. Francis in 1677. He was no longer chief, having passed that honor to his nephew Kancamagus, a fierce warrior who subsequently caused no end of trouble.

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and sovereignty of so many other countries and countless millions of the world’s peoples. Our flag stands for much. Our country, as always, remains a work in progress. But the inspiring progress America has made since July 4, 1776, should be better understood and celebrated and not reviled and denigrated by the ignorant, the unpatriotic, and worse. Griner’s letter to Biden cited her father’s military service. Again, such irony. One wonders how many trips Griner’s made to veterans’ hospitals and the like to recognize the type of folks whose sacrifices saved the world from totalitarian tyranny while helping position her to become a successful millionaire athlete. One also wonders if—when the time comes—Griner will

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semiconductors . The UK government has put the $75 million microchip plant deal on hold pending approval. Currently the United Kingdom is home to China’s largest investments in Europe with over $55 billion invested since 2000. The Ukraine war has rocked Europe’s complacency towards authoritarian regimes and reminded Britain and the U.S. that politely tiptoeing around China’s growing intelligence gathering and military buildup does not serve our own defense and deterrence very well. Russia has China’s diplomatic and economic support in the Ukraine war. The FBI’s Wray warned, ”When you deal with a Chinese company, know you’re also dealing with the Chinese government… almost like silent partners.” John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Divided Dynamism The Diplomacy of Separated Nations: Germany, Korea, China.

STOSSEL from 7 ion, like free speech.“Being able to speak your mind is important,” said one, “as long as it’s not in a way that is going to be longterm harmful to people.” Ouch. Who decides what is harmful? Will he get to censor my videos? The Bill of Rights also includes the right to bear arms. Babylon Bee’s Kyle Mann would add some lines to clarify that “you can’t pass laws restricting ownership of firearms.” Others want to get rid of the Second Amendment. “We have police officers. We have a military,” said one woman in Times Square. “So do we really need them? No.” I’m glad another person corrected her. “The only reason we stand on freedom is because we got the right to bear arms!” he says. “(Because of the Second Amendment) We’re all a micro government in our own way.” We are all “micro governments?” I like that. The Goldwater Institute’s Tim and Christina Sandefur would add “protections against the abuse of eminent domain” and “ban subsi-

dies to special interests.” I like changes that might limit government power, and I wonder: How did government grow so powerful when the Constitution was created to limitbgovernment’s power? Podcaster Michael Malice says it’s because the Constitution is often ignored. “The First Amendment says the right of people to peaceably assemble shall not be infringed, (but) not even libertarians bothered to invoke that to fight the lock-

downs and quarantining.” Malice is an anarchist who says he’d put the Constitution “in the trash, where it belongs.” I disagree. So did most people we asked. “Our founders wrote documents ... designed to give you life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” says podcaster Dave Rubin. “Perhaps they should’ve done it in bold so more people would’ve paid attention.”More people should. My short videos are mattempt to let young people know that

our Constitution limits government power and that rights belong to) individuals. Most simply don’t know that. John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.” For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.

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