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Another Preservation Success Story by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor

Another notch in the belt of the NH Preservation Alliance’s Seven To Save Program was achieved last week when Belmont’s Save Our Gale School Committee succeeded in their decades long goal to save the 1894 Stickstyle former school house building that served students for a century. The Save Our Gale School committee has been in existence for thirty-five years working on the project. The Gale School ceased

operation in 1985 after the Belmont Elementary School was built in 1985 and was used for storage. It was shuttered in 1997. It was listed on the NH Preservation Alliance’s Seven to Save list in 2017. Last week, a complex move of this 125-150 ton structure down a steep grade to a new lot over the course of three days prevented its demolition. Diane Marden, chairman of the committee since its inception described the move as “a relief, but also very See GALE on 22

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(R to L) Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) executive director Dijit Taylor, Preservation Alliance executive director Jennifer Goodman, and former Preservation Alliance staffer Andrew Cushing at the move site for the Gale School in Belmont. COURTESY PHOTO

On Saturday, August 8th, The Art Place in downtown Wolfeboro will hold its semiannual Peter Ferber Gallery Show featuring new original paintings by local, wellknown artist Peter Ferber. The unveiling will commence at 9:30 a.m. Here is how Peter Ferber describes his new work. “As I take a look at the paintings for this show–and at the ones still in process–it makes me feel so grateful. Grateful for the timeless summers we are privileged to enjoy. Grateful for the places I get to see, and the inspiration they give me. And grateful

for the opportunity to share my vision of all this with appreciative people who stop in to see the show. Another pervading feeling I get from the work is “warmth.” Literal warmth seen in the sun shining in so many of the pieces, but much more in how comfortable they make me feel through the beauSee FERBER on 25 & AD RE

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Changes In The North Country by Chris Bosak Contributing Writer

It’s going on 30 years that I have started making frequent trips to the northern tip of New Hampshire to look for moose and other wildlife. Thirty years? Hard to believe. I’ve seen a lot of changes in the Great North Woods over the decades, some positive and some negative. Granted, the trips have become less frequent lately, but I still try to make it up at least once a year. A positive I have noticed is an increase in loon and bald eagle sightings. Both those species have bounced back from low population numbers and now seem to be doing much better. That is thanks in large part to groups like the Loon Preservation Committee, which is based in Moultonborough. The biggest negative, by far, is the precipitous decline in the moose population. It used to be that a drive along Route 3 in

A cow moose and one of her two calves seen at a pond in northern New Hampshire last week. Pittsburg, especially if timed properly, would yield three or four moose sightings easily. Now the sightings along that stretch of road have pretty much dwindled to zero. Your timing needs to be just right and that needs to be coupled with a tremendous amount of luck. The other moose hotspots off the beaten path are ice cold these

days as well. New Hampshire’s moose population was estimated to be about 7,500 in the 1990s. Now it estimated to be between 3,000 and 4,000 but the population has appeared to have stabilized over the last few years, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. Biologists say a combination of factors has

led to this decline. The most significant factor is the burgeoning winter tick population. These ticks feast on moose throughout the winter and leave the magnificent animals completely depleted. How can a few ticks bring down an 800-pound animal? Well, it’s more than a few ticks. It’s more See BOSAK on 26

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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

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their farms as a result of over-indulgence in ardent spirits. One man who traveled some distance to deliver a load of lumber was said to have drunk more strong drink than the value of the lumber. “The effects of intemperance, here as everywhere, have much oftener proved deplorable ...” wrote Sanbornh O r w ehistorian. Cton’s John Eastman, commenting on the situation in Andover, said that the practice had caused much anxiety in that town with homes being wrecked and many complaints being addressed to the selectmen. He wrote: “This general habit of drinking liquors and cider soon developed a class of people with weak wills and little self-control,

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of 1920, one hundred years ago. The enacting of the terms of the Eighteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, that of Prohibition, began in January of 1920. But before then, with the drinking problems in the early 1800’s, some leaders in New Hampshire’s towns began measures to deal with the problem. In Sanbornton, Rev. and Mrs. A. Bodwell decided that it was their responsibility to do something to change the culture of drinking. What they did in their community was looked upon as an act of courage. They hosted a large party at their house which included See SMITH on 24

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Summer Fun Craft Fair At Tanger Outlets

11th Annual “Run Your Buns Off” Goes Virtual

Come and join in the fun at the Summer Fun Craft Fair at Tanger Outlets in Tilton Fair on August 1-2, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Please social distance and masks are required. We have free masks if you need one. Some of the arts and crafts will include handsome cedar wood furniture, handpoured soaps, soy candles, jewelry, dog collars/leashes, amazing inlaid ceramics, microwavable bowls, children’s chalkboard play mats, fabric creations, amazing chainsaw creations by Elise, handcrafted toys, wooden spoons, beautiful glass garden decor, designer pillows, original African photography with trivets and trays, gourmet dips and more. Live Music & Food. Held rain or shine. Friendly, Leashed Pets Welcome. Tanger Outlet is located at120 Laconia Road, Tilton. Free Admission & Free Parking. www.joycescraftshows.com

BRISTOL - The epic 11th Annual Run Your Buns Off 4.2 virtual miler will be Free this year. In addition, NACF is helping the greater Newfound area by sponsoring a mobile food pantry from the NH Food Bank. Everyone is also encouraged to donate as well. The link to register and donate is https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Bristol/RunYourBunsOff42MilerVirtualRunWalk. Participants can log their 4.2 miles anytime from August 1 to September 5, 2020 from anywhere or you may stop by Basic Ingredients bakery in Bristol, NH to run the actual RYBO course. When you log the completion of your walk or run, a certificate for one free sticky bun from Basic Ingredients will be emailed to you.

NARRATIVES: A Woman’s Point Of View Art Exhibit

Free Upcoming Programs At Castle In The Clouds MOULTONBOUROUGH – The NH Astronomical Society and Castle in the Clouds are offering a special opportunity for the public to explore nighttime wonders overhead. Stargazing will take place on August 25 and September 21 8:00pm, beginning with a night sky talk in the Carriage House’s Winnipesaukee Room. After the talk, participants are invited down to the field to enjoy the stars with their naked eye and to use high-powered telescopes for magical detail. Donations are welcome. As a weather-permitting event, please check the Castle’s website or call for updates. Also free, are volunteer guided hikes throughout the Ossipee Mountain Range. These hikes vary in length and difficulty and may sometimes have a discussion focus. Please check out our Calendar of Events for times and details. To attend these programs, please use the Castle’s 586 Ossipee Park Road entrance and check in at the Carriage House. For more information or to learn more about upcoming programs and events, call 603-476-5900 or visit castleintheclouds.org.

Eighteen local ar tists of the Women’s Caucus for Art, New Hampshire chapter, each tell a story from their unique perspective. With a myriad of styles to include traditional painting, digital collages and mixed media sculpture, they depict anecdotes from their daily lives. The Exhibit runs from August 1 – 29, 2020. Vynn Art Gallery is located on 30 Main Street, Suite A in Meredith. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. A narrative is the way a story is told. Narrative art recounts a tale from the artist’s perspective. “Peephole” by Kimberly Woman’s Caucus For Art, New Hampshire J.B. Smith Chapter (WCA/NH) is the state chapter of Women’s Caucus For Art (WCA), a national organization that promotes the advancement of female artists through education, exhibition opportunities and political activism. For moreinformation go to the website at www.wcanh.org.

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Time To Figure It Out With all of this virus hubbub over the last several months, some other important things have escaped my attention. by Brendan Smith B e t w e e n Weirs Times Editor c o n s t a n t l y washing the hands, trying hard not to touch my face, keeping six feet away from others and making sure to watch the news on the daily virus statistics to remember that I need to be very scared, other things have slipped by the wayside. For instance, it is only a little over three months until I am eligible for Medicare and I haven’t done a darn thing about it. Like everyone else in the country between 64 and 65 years old, I have been receiving piles of mail from different companies that are there to help guide me through the rocky terrain of this milestone. When I first started getting these mailers late last year, once my life clock struck sixtyfour, I did not think much of it. I figured I had plenty of time and eventually they all headed for the shredder. I even took the time to use Medicare as fodder for a column or two. Poking fun at all the different Medicare options and making up new ones when I really didn’t know anything at all about this medical coverage jigsaw puzzle. Then came January and February and more mailers, but I still felt like I had plenty of time until I had to even think about any of this. I thought, “What could possibly happen between now and August… a pandemic or something?” So off to the shredder again. Then came March and everything hit the fan. Signing up

for Medicare was the last thing on my mind. I was way too consumed washing my hands, staying away from folks and, god forbid, not touching my face by accident. So, while I continued to bring my attention to all of the new things we were now supposed to focus on (including giving dirty looks to people without masks and tattling on them to the proper authorities), the onslaught of mail from those reminding me that my destiny with Medicare was fast approaching got even more intense. No longer having the time to carry the new load of postcards, letters and manuals to the shredder, they just went right into the garbage since we needed all available space in the house for extra toilet paper. (In hindsight, maybe those mailers could have served a purpose in an emergency.) Now it is close to the three months before my Medicare sign up deadline and, realizing I am still here and might just make it to my sixty-fifth birthday even though I rubbed my eyes twice before washing my hands, the time has come. I must tackle this Medicare beast I did skim through a few of the mailers during commercials on the 24/7 all Coronavirus news channels, but I didn’t really retain much of the information before they hit the shredder. How can one be expected to focus on something so selfish in times like these? I did recall one booklet starting off simply enough explaining something like: “If you don’t sign up for Medicare when you first become eligible and don’t have coverage through an employer or other health plan you will immediately be sent to prison for ten years and share a cell with a member of MS-13” (or something like that). I recall some of the booklets

were free guides that were designed to make it simple for me to understand my options. Seeing they were 20-pages or more, I figured I would need to set aside a weekend (and maybe a Monday holiday) to study them. Of course, I never did as they also found their way to the shredder to make more room for more hand sanitizer as well. I do know, through some of my quick looks at the mailers, that there are all sorts of different plans with different letters that you can mix and match to help cover all of your Medicare needs. If I remember A & B are the basics and you can add C & D or just one or the other. There are also a bunch of other letters that you can use for this, that or the other thing but it really was too much for me to absorb considering I had a lot of things in my Netflix watchlist to get to as well. When I was in kindergarten I remember proudly singing “Now I know my ABCs, tell me what you think of me.” Today, at sixty-four I know next to nothing about them. I’m hoping people don’t think any less of me. I have about two weeks until my “three months before” clock starts ticking and I’m sure that there will still be more than a few mailers that will be coming at me in the interim reminding me that the time is nigh and I need to be doing something soon if I don’t want to be sharing a jail cell with an MS-13 member, or whatever the penalty might be. I will now make an effort to actually look at these mailers as they arrive and try to realize what I really need to do as the deadline approaches. I’m sure I’ll be fine. After all, what could possibly happen between now and November?

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One Nation Under Anarcho-Tyranny The America you grew up in is not the America we live in now. One nation under God? Ha. Land of the free? Ha. Domestic tranquility? Ha. Equal protection under the law? Ha. The right to bear arms? Ha. Freedom of speech? Association? Peaceable assembly? Ha. Ha. Ha. by Michelle Malkin It’s not “socialism” or “communism” Syndicated Columnist under which we suffer. Our dangerously chaotic, selectively oppressive predicament is more accurately described as “anarcho-tyranny.” The late conservative columnist Sam Francis first coined the term in 1992 to diagnose a condition of “both anarchy (the failure of the state to enforce the laws) and, at the same time, tyranny -- the enforcement of laws by the state for oppressive purposes.” The “criminalization of the law-abiding and innocent,” Francis expounded, is achieved in such a state through: “exorbitant taxation, bureaucratic regulation; the invasion of privacy, and the engineering of social institutions, such as the family and local schools; the imposition of thought control through ‘sensitivity training’ and multiculturalist curricula; ‘hate crime’ laws; gun-control laws that punish or disarm otherwise law-abiding citizens but have no impact on violent criminals who get guns illegally; and a vast labyrinth of other measures.” The toxic combination of “pandemic panic” and “George Floyd derangement syndrome” has thoroughly destroyed the home of the brave. It is a paradise for the depraved and dictatorial. Anarcho-tyranny is how hoodlums can toss statues into rivers with impunity, while citizens disgusted by Black Lives Matter street graffiti are charged with “hate crimes” -- as David Nelson and Nicole Anderson in Martinez, California, were by a George Soros-funded district attorney two weeks ago. Anarcho-tyranny is how rioters can shut down highways and byways on a whim without fear of arrest, while commuters trying to escape the window-smashing barbarians obstructing traffic are charged with “assault” -- as poor Jennifer Watson of Denver, Colorado, was this week. Anarcho-tyranny is how hordes of gay pride activists marching shoulder to shoulder can defy social distancing guidelines with gushing approbation from radical left-wing medical “experts,” while anti-lockdown and anti-mask mandate protesters are deemed public health menaces who now face snitch hotlines, fines, house arrest or See MALKIN on 28

America Is Hitting The Self-Destruct Button On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal released the results of a poll performed in conjunction with NBC News. The poll found that 56% of Americans believe American society is racist. Seventy-one percent believe by Ben Shapiro race relations are either Syndicated Columnist very or fairly bad. Most troubling, 65% of black Americans say that racial discrimination is built into American society, “including into our policies and institutions.” The notion that America is systemically racist bodes ill for the future. It’s also a dramatic lie. American history is replete with racism; racism was indeed the root of systems ranging from slavery to Jim Crow. But the story of America is the story of the cashing of Martin Luther King Jr.’s promissory note: the fulfillment of the pledge of the Declaration of Independence to treat all men equally, to grant them protection of their unalienable natural rights. America has worked to extirpate the nearly universal sin of bigotry in pursuit of the fulfillment of the declaration. The story of America is 1776, not 1619; it’s Abraham Lincoln, not John C. Calhoun; it’s Martin Luther King Jr., not Robin DiAngelo. It is particularly true today that American society does not deserve the scorn being heaped upon her head. American society is decidedly not racist: According to Swedish economists from World Values, America is one of the most racially tolerant countries on Earth. American law has banned discrimination on race for two generations and more than half a century; in fact, the only racially discriminatory laws on the books cut in favor of racial minorities, who have been granted special privileges in arenas like college admissions. The police are no longer instruments of racial terror, contrary to popular media narrative: In many of America’s largest cities, police forces are either majority minority or

nearly so, and police are not more likely to shoot and kill black Americans than white Americans. Problems of high crime in minority neighborhoods are generally a result of underpolicing, rather than the converse. Some problems of wealth inequality are in part products of history -- history always has consequences. But overwhelmingly, the pathways to success are not barred by discrimination. Black Americans occupy many of the most prominent positions in American society, from government to entertainment to education to finance. Responsible individual decision-making is generally rewarded for all Americans, black and white. And Americans are more than willing to fight those who would obstruct the possibility of success for those who make the right decisions. More and more Americans apparently believe that the American system is endemically racist -- yet the system produces more wealth, freedom and opportunity than any on Earth for millions of citizens of every color, creed and religion. If a majority of Americans believe that society is racist -- not just individuals but a vast swath of friends and neighbors, and America’s institutions to boot -- then it will be quite difficult for Americans to unify. No country can survive its citizens seeing one another as enemies rather than friends, seeing their country as a reflection of continuing evil embedded in its history. America, like every other nation, requires a common philosophy, culture and history to survive. And yet those elements are being consistently eroded by those who would rather collapse the American system in pursuit of some unspecified utopia. That utopia will not come. All that will follow in the wake of the dissolution of our common bonds is chaos. The principles of the Declaration of Independence remain true; the promise remains durable. The only question is whether we are willing to stand up for those principles and work anew to fulfill those promises, rather than caving in the foundations of the greatest nation ever conceived by mankind.

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Progressive Policies Wreck Everything I laughed when I saw The Washington Post headline: “Minneapolis had progressive policies, but its economy still left black families behind.” by John Stossel The media are Syndicated Columnist s o c l u e l e s s . I n stead of “but,” the headline should have said, “therefore,” or “so, obviously.” Of course, progressive policies failed! They almost always do. “If you wanted a poster child for the progressive movement, it would

be Minneapolis,” says Republican Minnesota Senate candidate Jason Lewis in my new video. “This is the same city council that voted to abolish the police department.” The council, which has no Republicans, spends taxpayer money on most every progressive idea. They brag that they recycle most everything. They have a plan to stop climate change. They tell landlords to whom they must rent. They will force employers to pay every worker $15 an hour. They even tell supermarkets what cereal they must sell. Despite such policies, meant to improve life for minorities and the

poor, the Minneapolis income gap between whites and blacks is the second highest in the country. While that surprises the media, it’s no surprise to Lewis, who points out, “When you take away the incentive for work and savings and investment, you get less of it!” Exactly. When government sends checks to people who don’t work, more people don’t work. Guarantees like a high minimum wage raise the cost of potential workers, so some never get hired. High taxes to fund progressives’ programs make it difficult for businesses to open in the first place. Lewis says; “ I’ve been touring

businesses that were burned. They did not mention global warming, recycling or the environment one single time. You know what they say? Give me low taxes and give me public order.” Lewis says Minnesota is now a “command and control economy. ... They’re not even shy about it. (Congresswoman) Ilhan Omar said we need to abolish capitalism!” Not exactly. But Omar did call for “dismantling the whole system of oppression,” including America’s economic systems that, “prioritize profit.” Lewis says she wants to create See STOSSEL on 29

Turkey’s Erdogan Sparks Controversy in Hagia Sophia Conversion Its very name Hagia Sophia evokes the ancient mysteries of Byzantium. Its setting along the Golden Horn on the majestic Bosby John J. Metzler p h o r u s j o i n i n g Syndicated Columnist Europe and Asia in itself serves as a beacon for uniting world religions. Yet this magnificent church which has weathered the march of time and the shift of empires has now fallen victim to a very contemporary crisis; a crass political/ religious move by Turkey’s authoritarian leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return the historic structure into a mosque. Constructed in 537 AD by the

Byzantine Emperor Justinian on the site of a church built by the Roman Emperor Constantine, Hagia Sophia became a revered symbol of Christianity in Constantinople. In 1453, when the Ottomans captured the city, the Sultan ordered the church’s transformation into a mosque. But nearly five centuries later, Hagia Sophia’s status changed yet again in 1934 when Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern secular Turkey, converted the shrine into a museum to be shared by all faiths. Hagia Sophia, Holy Wisdom in Greek, remains the grande dame of Eastern Christendom in Istanbul, the pulsating metropolis on the crossroads of Europe and Asiaminor. The iconic 1,500 year old structure with its massive domes,

vaulted ceilings, golden mosaics, and surrounded by four minarets added by the Moslem conquerers five centuries ago, awes onlookers. Now the fates and Turkey’s new “Sultan” Erdogan deemed that the structure return to Islam. Erdogan claims that Turkey had exercised its sovereign right; “After 86 years, Hagia Sophia will serve as a mosque again.” Indeed the secular opposition party that controls Istanbul has described Erdogan’s true intent as political rather than religious. World renown Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk told the BBC, “Kemal Atatürk changed Hagia Sophia from a mosque to a museum, honoring all previous Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic history, making it as a sign of Turkish modern

secularism.” Atatürk’s political vision rested on dual pillars: Turkish nationalism and secularism. Of course Erdogan is playing a populist game by appealing to the overwhelming Muslim Turkish majority. Serious economic setbacks from the Coronavirus, not to mention growing political opposition to his authoritarian style and policies, make playing a religious card a clever tactic especially among the rural Anatolian populace. But beyond pushback from many secular Turks there’s a growing global consensus that Erdogan has upset a delicate balance of politics and faith in Turkey. A sermon by Ali Erbas, the chief of the powerful Presidency of ReSee METZLER on 29

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Supporting Your Mental Being

by Dr. Graham Moneysmith, DC. Contributing Writer

Being healthy, doesn’t just mean how your body feels physically, but involves your mental state, as well. In our current world, this can be a real challenge. No matter what your feelings are on COVID-19 (I know friends ranging from “who cares, it’s no big deal” to “I’m terrified”), I think we can all agree life has changed. The stress level has increased dramatically. That stress could be worrying about getting sick, personal finances, jobs, your business, the national economy, or simply dealing with the idea of when will your life feel more normal again. It is stressful. Here’s the thing, you are a physical and mental being and these two parts of you, are completely linked and dependent on each other. For example, if you are stressed for prolonged periods, it can begin to damage your physical well being. Conversely, if you have a severe downturn in your body’s health or suffer from long term pain, it can begin to take a toll on your mental health. The problem is that it is much easier to attack your physical issues to

find a fix. Chiropractic, physical therapy, medicine, massage, acupuncture, or ex-

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easy to access and easy to use. When, it comes to mental health stuff it gets a little trickier. Many people are overly stressed or depressed, and while counseling and mental health services exist, many people fail to utilize them. Or in some cases, folks don’t realize that their mental health is even suffering, whereas a low back that is in pain is pretty recognizable. Overall, people tend to be pretty proactive when it comes to physical pain, but often live with stress, depression, or some other mental health issues. We will stretch or change our diets, to feel better physically, but often the problem is we don’t even know where to start to support our mental well being. So with that being the case, here, at least, is a See STRESS on 10

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Jacka, president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. “A healthy diet is protective and an unhealthy diet is a risk factor for depression and anxiety.”

3. Exercise: seriously, the list of benefits of movement is vast. Well, add mood, anxiety and depression improvements to the list. A 1998 study in the Journal of Sports and Exercise Psychology found that even just 20 minutes of exercise three times per week, could improve mood symptoms. I understand that (as I write this) gyms haven’t opened yet. But a simple walk will do the trick.

5. Talk to somebody: I can’t stress this enough, don’t hide from any concerns about your mental health, whether you are overly stressed, dealing with depression, or anything else. Don’t bury it. Talk to a friend, a family member, or your healthcare provider. Get in touch with a counselor and make an appointment. There are even so many online and phone options now too. The bottom line is, you must take care of your mental health. Stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Do not ignore it! Yes, the world has changed. It has been rough. But you possess the power to adapt and persevere. I urge you to control what you can control and find strength in yourself.

4. Eat a healthy diet: eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is always a good choice, but when it comes to mental health, per webMD: “A very large body of evidence now exists that suggests diet is as important to mental health as it is to physical health,” says Felice

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by Mike Moffett Contributing Writer

Cast your minds back to New Year’s Day, 2020. We surveyed a very different sportscape as the new decade beckoned. The defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots were preparing to host the Tennessee Titans in a firstround playoff game. The Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins were in the top tiers of their respective leagues. The economy was as good as it ever was and we were pretty much at peace and hopeful about our future. What a difference seven months has made. The COVID-19 pandemic sickened millions while taking almost 150,000 American lives. Families and businesses everywhere have been impacted— in some cases markedly—to include most sports enterprises. Everything stopped in March, on the eve of NCAA Basketball’s March Madness. The hoop tournaments were cancelled. The NHL suspended play with the Bruins holding the league’s best record. The NBA did likewise with the Celtics holding the thirdbest record in the Eastern Conference. Major League Baseball took an unprecedented four month hiatus. Spring college and high school sports schedules were

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Born Today That is to say sports standouts born on July 30 include New York Met manager Casey Stengel (1890) and former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig (1934). Sports Quote “You can make a lot of money in golf. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.” ~ Lee Trevino Sports Quiz Answer 1943 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 WarriorActor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” which is available through Amazon.com. His e-mail address is mimoffett@ comcast.net.

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Wright Museum & Winnipesaukee Winery To Partner In August WOLFEBORO - In August, Winnipesaukee Winery in Wolfeboro will provide one complimentary wine tasting to anyone, age 21 and over, who shows a Wright Museum receipt, admission sticker, or member card. The promotion is part of Wright Museum’s Business Partner program, which features one partnership each month in which the museum works with local businesses to enhance their respective offerings and promote one another. “It’s important we work together with local businesses to provide as much value for area residents and visitors as possible,” said Mike Culver, museum Executive Director. In return, The Wright will provide half-off ad-

mission for up to 2 people in one party with a Winnipesaukee Winery receipt, dated August 1 through August 31. “Winnipesaukee Winery is just down the road, so our hope is people can make a day of it with both of us,” added Culver, who said Sap House Meadery

was their July partner. “This program is a great way to promote local businesses,” he added. The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, The Wright features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are

representative of both the homefront and battlefield. To learn more, visit wrightmuseum. org. Offering patio seating, wine tastings and wine slushies, visit winniwinery.com to learn more about Winnnepesaukee Winery.

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Vertical Jigging for Lake Trout By Tim Moore I love vertical jig fishing. Of all the methods to catch fish, I will almost always choose to jig before anything else. I just can’t get over the feeling I get when I feel a bite and set the hook on a fish. So, when I discovered that there was not only a time and place to vertical jig for lake trout, but the numbers were high, I was immediately intrigued. Now many years later, I make a good part of my living in August and September guiding anglers for lake trout with vertical jigs. When lake water temperatures reach their highest in lateJuly or August, lake trout will head to deep cooler water. As the days grow shorter, the numbers of fish greatly increase, and they begin to feed aggressively. The shorter days tell the trout that it’s almost time to spawn. For that they will need fat reserves, so they sometimes feed all day. Summer lake trout are typically found in some of the deepest areas of a lake. On Lake Winnipesaukee they often suspend 100’ down over 150’ of water. This makes them somewhat easier to locate, but not always easy to catch. They typically see a fair amount of fishing

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and whamo! However, getting the jig down the 100’ to the fish is only half the battle. Keeping your jig vertical is important, and can be difficult on windy days. A trolling motor with anchor mode is an invaluable tool, but a drift sock or even dragging a 5-gallon bucket will often slow your drift enough to prevent your jig from scoping too much. Too much scope means less sensitivity and poorer hook sets. As for a particular jigging cadence, the fish pick the winners. Vary your cadence until you figure out what best triggers bites and by all means, pay close attention to your line

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NLRA Around the Lake Sailing Race - Sailors gathered on Saturday, July 18 for the Newfound Lake Region Association’s annual Around the Lake Sailing Race. Five boats took off from Grey Rocks Conservation Area at 1:30pm and made a stunningly colorful spectacle as they made their way around Newfound Lake. “Sailing is one of the most amazing ways to get around the lake. It’s peaceful but fast and doesn’t impact the lake with fossil fuels or a big wake” says Andrew Veilleux, NLRA’s program manager and the organizer of the annual race. Even sailboats, however, can potentially introduce invasive species into the lake, and it’s important all boaters remember to clean, drain, and dry their boats and trailers. NLRA’s volunteer Weed Watchers and Lake Hosts monitor Newfound Lake for invasive species and offer courtesy boat inspections to boaters. So far, Newfound Lake remains free of all invasive aquatic species, and Saturday’s race participants took care to keep it that way. Scott Wilkas, who has been sailing for many years on Newfound, quickly pulled into the lead, with the flashy pink and white sail of Martin Kimball’s Hobie 18 just behind. Kimball eventually took the lead and reached the finish line with a time of 1 hour and 29 minutes to be this year’s first place finisher. Wilkas HEBRON

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ticipate and help get the word out and support their fundraising efforts. Teams will include businesses and organizations as well as teams of friends and families. In its first year in 2009, Pub Mania raised $47,000 for the Children’s Auction, and last year, it brought in $355,453 bringing the total raised by Pub Mania to over $2.3 million. Each year, the teams involved played the “Plus $1” game – working toward a goal of raising at least one more dollar each year. “Pub Mania has helped the Children’s Auction contribute more to children and families throughout the greater Lakes Region over the last 11 years” said Jaimie Sousa, chairperson of the Children’s Auction board. “We anticipate the need for assistance to grow in the coming year, and we’re all very excited about the prospects for this new event.” See MANIA on 28

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coaching and support as well as a grant in conjunction with the 1772 Foundation which works to ensure the safe passage of historic buildings and farmland to future generations. “The tenacity and commitment of the Gale School committee members and all those involved to save this irreplaceable community landmark feels extra inspiring in these times,” said Jennifer Goodman, executive director of the NH Preservation Alliance. The Save Our Gale School Committee officially purchased the building from the Shaker School District for one dollar. According to Marden, there is still a lot of work to be done before the building is turned over to Lakes Region Community Development including work on the foundation as well as new windows. There also needs to be work done to fill back in the road that was used to move the school as well as planting trees, etc. That right of way for the mover was also granted by Belmont residents. “Any money left over See GALE on 23

— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, July 30, 2020 — such a designation, contact Nicole Flynn at seventosave@nhpreservation.org or by calling the office at (603) 2242281. The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance created Seven to Save

Crowd gathers as the Gale School is finally moved to its new location. GALE from 22

Save for 2020. The pro- half saved. “Another when we are done will gram focuses attention building, the Meredith be donated to Lakes and resources on sig- Public Library is makRegion Community De- nificant historic proper- ing great progress this velopment to help them ties in New Hampshire year. Also voters did with their renovations that are threatened by not approve monies for of the building,” said neglect, deterioration, the demolition of the Marden. insufficient funds, in- beautiful Taylor House B e in Moultonsides the boro at this grant from year’s town Send us some of your memories and photos L C H I P , meeting.” other doCriteria for a follow-up article we will be publishing nations in- soon. Email to brendan@weirs.com or regular for selection clude the include: hismail to Brendan Smith c/o Weirs Times PO Box N.H. Charitorical sigtable Foun- 5458 Weirs, NH. 03247 (please enclose a SASE n i f i c a n c e , for photos you’d like returned.) Deadline for dation and imminence its Chrisof threat, submissions is Thursday, August 6th. topher P. and potenWilliams tial impact Fund, the Juliet E. appropriate develop- of listing a site. Anyone Peverly Fund and the ment, and/or insensi- can make a nominaJeff Taylor Bean Pots tive public policy. Nom- tion. to Bell Towers Fund. inations are due Friday Many owners and adEversource, Meredith September 11th, 2020, vocates for the former Village Savings Bank, and the announcement listees used the desigand tradespeople in- will be October 2020. nation to help secure cluding Canterbury “We’re pleased that new ideas and investTimber, Mark Roberts over half of the Seven ments. Many are in the and his sons of Leslie To Save buildings are process of rehabilitaR. Roberts LLC, Geddes considered “saved” and tion, while others conBuilding Movers and off the list since the tinue to need signifimany other contribu- program’s inception in cant investment. A few tions. 2006,” said Goodman have been lost. Nominations are now about the 98 buildIf you have questions available for the New ings that have been about the program, or Hampshire Preserva- listed to Seven to Save think a certain buildtion Alliance’s Seven to to date, with more than ing would benefit from

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— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, July 30, 2020 — SMITH from 3 the leading members of their church congregation. The set custom for such parties was that at a certain time the hosts would bring out the alcoholic beverages and serve them to the guests. The Bodwell’s decided that they weren’t going to do that, and they didn’t. The expected time to serve the drinks arrived, but the long held habit of the sharing of liquor was broken by the resolve of the Reverend and his wife. That rumless party became the beginning of a temperance movement in Sanbornton. Resolutions were passed at the annual town meetings in an attempt to control the problem. One around 1812 read: “Whereas our town meetings are frequently disturbed by drunkards, who are made drunk by ardent spirits kept near the town house, contrary to the laws of New Hampshire; therefore, Resolved, That there be a committee of three appointed by the Moderator to enforce the law at the expense of the town.” The Sanbornton and Gilmanton Teetotal Temperance Society was organized in February of 1833. The pledge of the members was as follows: “We agree not to drink, make, sell, or give away cider, strong beer, or any other kind of fermented liquors or distilled spirits, to be used as a beverage. On February 22, 1842 a total abstinence society was organized in Bristol in the Congregational Church and was called The Washingtonian Society. One hundred and fifteen persons signed an abstinence pledge on that day and additional names were added afterwards. Members agreed

to abstain from all intoxicating beverages and to keep from manufacturing such or giving such to their friends. Part of their pledge said concerning such beverages, “..that in all suitable ways we will endeavor to promote the total abstinence from them as a beverage, as, in our opinion, the only sure way to reclaim the fallen; to remove temptation, and to hand down the blessing of temperance to generations to come.” In 1843 the town of Bristol voted not to license the sale of intoxicating drinks with 41 residents casting their votes in favor of licensing and 145 voting against it, making Bristol one of what came to be known as dry towns. The selectmen did though, for many years, license someone to sell liquors for medicinal, mechanical, and chemical purposes, and for the use of churches during the observance of The Lord’s Supper. The movement away

from the use of “ardent spirits” was not a unanimous one by the people of New Hampshire, but might be seen as a prelude to what would happen years later with the period of American history that is known as Prohibition. The town meeting at Sutton in 1848 included a vote on a Resolution that would petition the New Hampshire legislature to pass a law making it illegal to sell wine and other intoxicating beverages except for certain medicinal and other purposes. The resolution was narrowly defeated with 62 in favor and 73 against. The town did ask the selectmen not to issue any licenses for the sale of “spirituous liquors” for the next year. A Manchester newspaper printed the following in the year 1854: “INTEMPERANCE- its march of ruin is ever onward- it invades the social and family circle, and spreads woe and sorrow on all around- it cuts down youth, and age in its weakness-it bereaves the doting father- breaks the mother’s heart- extinguishes natural affection- erases conjugal love- blots out filial regard- blights parental hope- and brings down mourning age in sorrow to the grave... it poisons felicity- ruins morals- kills peaceblasts hope- then mocks the world.” The temperance movement in the 1800’s was led mainly by the churches, but not universally supported by church members. It was a voluntary move aimed at easing problems caused by excessive drinking. For some, giving up tobacco was next and it was said of them that they found no rest until they gave up both.

— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, July 30, 2020 — FERBER from 1 ty, the peace, and the memories they recall.” Peter continues, “The scenes depicted take you from early morning to sunset around the lakes. Early morning down on the dock as the mist lifts off the water, or out “stalking” loons around the point, or glancing out the window of a camp kitchen to see a fisherman coming home with his catch for breakfast. Midday was always the best for me. And you will see it here in a couple views where the lake beckons a swim and the sunlight leads the way down a sandy path through the pine trees. Another favorite memory is of days so warm, that you get to take another swim after dinner. That is seen in a painting of a little beach on Jolly Island, looking north to the mountains catching the last light of the day. Then of course the perfect day has to be capped off with a good sunset. I sometimes avoid painting sunsets because they can be a bit garish and over-the-top sometimes, but this summer two sunsets have found their way into the show. One from a beach where a couple of boats are pulled up to rest for the night. The other as a backdrop to the Steam-boat Island bridge–a well-known little wooden gem on the way up to Center Harbor. I’m grateful to be given the means to share these special things through painting. I hope people will enjoy exploring these spots with me, and will come away with memories of their own perfect days on the lake.” Owner of The Art Place Barbara Gibbs

“Dip After Dinner” by Peter Ferber. talks about the show and some of the paintings. “Once again, loons, cottages, docks, boats along with the natural beauty of this area fill Peter’s paintings. Points of interest seem to crop up frequently this time. Peter finds through his images a timeless beauty and a sense of familiarity. Whether it be through his depiction of unique rock formations, reflections in water, or a summer sun-set, Peter’s paintings reflect something that speaks to us of calmness and stability. These simple things are made more important in today’s uncertain times.” The Peter Ferber Gallery Show is held twice a year – in Feb-

ruary and in August at The Art Place, 9 N Main St in downtown Wolfeboro. Many people, some traveling long distances, arrive early before the doors open at 9:30 am and line up to ensure they are first to see the new works. This year with Covid 19 still active, certain guidelines will be necessary to follow in order for all to be safe. The Art Place will be requiring masks to be worn. Masks are available at the store. Also, store capacity may be limited. Although a reception is not possible for him this time, Peter Ferber will be present at the show. The Art Place is the exclusive gallery for Peter Ferber’s original

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“equal poverty for everybody.” No, I push back, “She thinks her ideas will lift everybody up.” “Show us, Ilhan,” he responds. “Where has it worked? Everything that you’re proposing hasn’t worked!” He’s right. But Cam Gordon, a current Minneapolis councilman, tells me the city’s economic “disparities were caused by a long trail of historic racism.” He tweeted: “Time to end capitalism as we know it.” He says that would be good because “We could have more democratic control of our resources.” Cam Gordon is the kind of guy who gets elected in Minneapolis. “Every alternative to capitalism brings stagnation and poverty,” I say to him. Gordon answers, “I think we can take care of each other better.” Lewis points out that before COVID-19, “the people gaining the most were at the bottom end of the wage scale. Women, Hispanics, African Americans were gaining the most. A rising tide truly lifts all boats.” He’s right again. In the past 50 years, while progressives attacked profits, capitalism -- the pursuit of profit -- lifted more than a billion people out of extreme poverty.

When I point that out to Gordon, he simply ignores my point about fabulous progress around the world and says: “The problem with capitalism as we know it is this idea that we have to have constant growth. ... Capitalism got us the housing crisis right now and ... climate change. It’s actually going to destroy the planet.” Sigh. His Green Party’s “community-based economics” would give the community control over private property. Seems to me like community-based economics is just another way to say socialism. That’s brought poverty and tyranny every time it’s been tried. “When socialism fails,” says Lewis, “the apologists always say, ‘We just didn’t do it enough, just didn’t do it the right way.’ (But) it’s always failed.” Sadly, today in America, the progressives are winning. John Stossel is 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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and cultures.” The Turkish Daily News stated that curiously on the day Hagia Sophia reopened as a religious site, was the anniversary of the the 1923 Lausanne Treaty which prepared “the foundation of the Republic of Turkey.” The new state adopted the Latin alphabet, granted rights to women and implemented a secular order. “That’s why the treaty has long been described as the title deed of the Republic of Turkey and a clear victory for Atatürk,” opines Serkan Demitris. I fondly recall gazing over the rooftops of Istanbul from the Galata Tower in the Beyoglu district. One could not help but notice many church steeples and towers in the old city; buildings which have since been repurposed given the dwindling Christian community. Sadly Erdogan’s move has tarnished Turkey’s image and questioned its secularism.

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