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Battle Of Middleburg Program in Weirs

Early postcard showing the Regimental Buildings at the Weirs with the First NH Cavalry Building in the foreground. The First NH Cavalry Veteran Association will be holding their 150th Anniversary in the upcoming week. POSTCARD FROM THE PUBLISHER’S COLLECTION

The First New Hampshire Calvary Veteran Association To Hold 150th Anniversary

by Dwight Mac Kerron Contributing Writer

The First New Hampshire Cavalry Veteran Association (FNCVA) will be meeting from August 13th to August 20th at the Weirs to celebrate their 150th Anniversary. The Association first formed in 1870, five years before the New Hampshire Veterans Association was formed and seventeen years before

they built their building at the Weirs, which still stands as one of the major historical landmarks on Weirs Boulevard. The FNCVA has its own website and several Facebook sites. All descendants of men in New Hampshire’s Civil War Cavalry Regiment are eligible to join, and other interested parties may become associate members.

In 2020, the First New Hampshire Veterans Association was about to celebrate its 150th Anniversary of its Civil War veterans and their families to the sixth generation meeting to remember and honor the cavalry’s service in the Civil War, when Covid and skeptical historians intervened. The organization had been celebrating its anniversaries based on information based See CALVARY on 29

On Wednesday, August 17th at 7pm, Civil War Historian Robert Grandchamp will give a presentation and lively discussion on the Battle of Middleburg, which took place on June 17 & 18 1863. The presentation will take place at the café of the NH Veterans association, next to the Headquarters Building. During this battle many members of the New Hampshire companies of the first Rhode Island Cavalry were surrounded by overwhelming numbers, taken prisoner, and spent the next months (and years for some) in various Confederate prison camps, with some ending up at Andersonville. This battle was part of the lengthy campaign leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. Robert Grandchamp is widely regarded as the nation’s leading authority on Rhode Island Civil War history and has written nine books. For the first year of its existence, the 1st NH Cavalry consisted of four companies of New Hampshire men in the First Rhode Island Cavalry. One year later they formed their own separate Regiment.

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The Media Has Turned To The Editor: President Biden has become irrelevant in the eyes of Democrats which is clearly demonstrated by a change in demeanor by the media. A few months ago no one would say a negative word about the president, however everything is quickly changing. Unfortunately President Biden does not understand what is taking place. People have had enough of rampant crime; reckless spending; high energy costs and parental attacks. They are not going to support policies that President Biden has not only supported but promoted. At the same time It is sad to watch Democratic leaders throw this President under the bus because he no longer can provide for their cause. In reality people know that this president is not mentally capable and probably never was capable for the job’s responsibilities. With this in mind there has been an obvious effort to literally prevent former President Trump to run for office. The situation reminds me of mice running around in a maze with no way out. Living standards in this country have been reduced dramatically in a short period of time causing people to question the future for their family. The only opportunity at this point is to vote those politicians out of office who have allowed this to go on. Kenneth L. Bowers Wolfeboro, NH.

Beware Of Convention of States To The Editor: Conservatives should beware of the push for a “Convention of States”. Some think it’s going to force government to follow the US Constitution. What is the truth? From that very first gathering in Pembroke in 2007, the NH Teaparty was formed to call attention to constitutional issues that weren’t being talked in preparation of the election of 2008. But in 2009 along came copycat teaparties (GOP PACs) led by individuals such as Mark Meckler. These groups had a completely different mission in that they collected money and supported candidates. Meckler and his liberal cohorts are now pushing a “Convention of States”. He’s teamed up with Larry Lessig of Harvard (Hillary supporter), Joanna Blades of MoveOn.org to force this issue in the state legislatures. What most conservatives don’t know is that the progressives have rewritten 3 new copies of our US Constitution so that it might guarantee housing, jobs and abortion on demand as outlined in the book “The Constitution in 2020.” The “Convention of States” is a very dubious proposition as it would pose this danger. As the authentic original teaparty, we continue to work to get government to follow the original US Constitution as written. The New Hampshire Teaparty Coalition has always been about issues, the constitution and

nonviolent activism, and we have kept to our mission very well. We are not about candidates or personalities and will call them out on all sides. Please join us as we continue our work. Jane Aitken, Bedford, NH/

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To The Editor: As predicted by our forefathers, the federal government has become too powerful and lost touch with the people. Fortunately, those wise men realized they had to put into the Constitution a method for the people to rein in an out-of-control government. That is where Article V comes to the rescue. Article V allows the people through their State Legislatures, to call for a Convention of States by submitting an identical Resolution to Congress. When at least thirty-four states pass the Resolution in both their House and Senate chambers, Congress is required to call for the Convention. There are mechanics and safety precautions outlined in Article V, but what is more important is the goal of the process. The Convention of States (COS) has been working consistently to have each state Legislature pass their Resolution. The Three subject matters to be discussed at this convention correct our structural problems, limiting See MAILBOAT on 35

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 30,000 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 1-888-308-8463.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Music And Art In Meredith

The Greater Meredith Program’s Meredith Sculpture Walk will offer a Music and Art in the Village community event on Saturday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Main Street and in the Mill Falls Marketplace. Music by local musicians will be offered near the sculptures. Musicians, stationed at seven locations on the Meredith Sculpture Walk, will play while MSW docents will be available to talk about the sculptures nearby. The locations and musicians are: 86 Main Street porch, Bernie Blaum, Community Park, The Sweetbloods, Janet and Phil Sanguedolce, Historical Society, Peter Heimlick, Courtyard on Main, near Bleu Waves Gallery, Ray Porcell, Artist Alley, near Vynn Art Gallery, Rocket Rick, Mill Falls Martketplace, near Innisfree Bookstore, Jody Robichaud, and near Cozy Cabins Furniture, Paul Hubert. In its fifth year, Music and Art in the Village has been welcomed by residents and visitors as an enjoyable community event. Sculpture Walk brochures as well as Do the Loop brochures will be available to guide the public to hear and see music and enjoy the day in Meredith. In the event of rain, the event is cancelled.

Broadway Bound-Camp For Kids In Lincoln The active theatre day camp for kids, Broadway Bound, returns postpandemic for an exciting 2022 session on August 15 in Lincoln. Jean’s Playhouse is the location for this new and improved program for youth age 7 to 18. The week-long experience is taught by professional actors who have come from all over the country to the North Country Center for the Arts this summer, and is under the leadership of a new Camp Director, Erica Renee Warner. Werner joined the NCCA team in 2019 as an actor with their IMPACT touring troupe, later performing in Mainstage roles, and since 2021 has returned at the Director/choreographer for IMPACT, as well as choreographing some Mainstage productions. Originally from Lake Forest, IL, she combines her broad experience with a degree in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan to bring new focus and energy to Broadway Bound. Plus, Erica will stay on in the North Country to lead the new StageSetters (formerly Jean’s Teens) fall Youth Stage program for students throughout the region. Broadway Bound is still accepting registrations for the program that runs August 15-20 at the Playhouse. Enrolled campers can expect a variety of fun and engaging classes that cover all areas of the performing arts, including improvisation, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, acting, theatre games, and more. While the camp is first and foremost about learning, the learning is fun and campers showcase the skills that have been learned in a final performance for family and friends at the end of the session. Complete information and registration for Broadway Bound – and upcoming StageSetters Program - can be found at www.jeansplayhouse.com; note that there is a limit to enrollment for the August camp session, so act quickly for remaining availability.

Rare Book Specialist To Speak In Gilford On Thursday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m., Ken Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will discuss the value of old and rare books at Gilford Community Church (GCC). A rare book specialist and appraiser frequently seen on national TV, Gloss will discuss growing up in the book business and share insights into the history of his bookshop (c. 1825) among other anecdotes. Following the presentation, he will answer questions and provide free verbal appraisals of books on-site or at a later scheduled date at his shop in Boston. Ken Gloss’s presentation will take place on Thursday, August 25, 6:00 p.m. at Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH. Preregistraton is not required. To learn more about Brattle Book Shop, which has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of North America’s best bookstores, visit brattlebookshop.com. Located in Gilford, NH, GCC is an inclusive, open community with a broadly ecumenical spirit that welcomes people from all denominational and cultural backgrounds. To learn more about GCC, or virtually attend services, visit gilfordcommunitychurch.org.

Storytime At Great Rocks Summer is a great time to read and a great time to get outside - join the Minot-Sleeper Library and Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) as we do both! This collaborative outdoor storytime will take place at Grey Rocks Conservation Area at 178 N Shore Road in Hebron, NH on Saturday, August 13 at 11 am. Following storytime with library staff, an NLRA educator will lead visitors on a guided walk of Grey Rocks. Along with programs and events, Grey Rocks visitors can enjoy trails with scenic views of the Cockermouth River and Hebron Marsh, unpack a picnic in the picnic area, throw in a line at the fishing alcoves, or even launch a kayak or canoe at the non motorized boat launch. Grey Rocks features a variety of habitats with many different plants and animals including wildflowers, turtles, and eagles. NLRA works to protect the high-quality waters of Newfound Lake and its watershed, maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Along with educational programming like guided activities and public events, NLRA monitors water quality, conserves land, manages stormwater pollution, and monitors for invasive species. Learn more about their programs and events and ways you can be involved at: NewfoundLake.org.

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A Total Surprise It finally happened. Even though people have talked about it for years coming true someday, I never thought I would see the by Brendan Smith day. Weirs Times Editor After all, some foolishly thought, that it might be decades until it happened. Yet there it was staring me in the face when I arrived home last week. At first, I thought it might be just an illusion, a trick between the brain and the eye due to the latest heat wave; extended temperatures over ninety degrees could do that, especially as we get older and I’m not getting any younger. I saw it as I pulled into my driveway and the sight of it took me by such surprise that I almost overshot the driveway onto the back lawn. I quickly came to my senses, put the car in park, turned off the key and sat for a while and stared It definitely had the look of how I had I imagined it would be and now there it was, stuck in my small mailbox, sticking out like a very sore thumb. Then I thought that maybe the mailman was in a rush, or just a bit woozy from the heat himself and didn’t push it all the way down and it really wasn’t what I thought at all. I carefully got out of the car and slowly made my way. I got to the mailbox, savoring the moment. I carefully reached towards the object and gently grabbed with my thumb and forefinger. I needed to be careful, this might just be a piece of history. And then I slowly pulled. It seemed like forever until this once only imagined piece of mail was now fully removed

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from its resting place. It was what I thought it was and I stared. It was everything they had imagined and more. It had never been done before here in New Hampshire and now it was here. Yes, it was the first, and certainly not the last, 8 1/2 by 11inch cardboard political mailer. (At least the first one I had ever seen.) Years ago, when the first 4 x 6 cardboard political mailers first appeared in mailboxes across the state no one had anticipated them. Thousands of us arrived home from work expecting just another regular day, instead we came face to face with the massive faces of political candidates staring at us from our mailboxes. Those with boxes by the road had even a greater surprise. Not seeing the giant faces and eyes in advance, they casually pulled the bulk of bills and letters from inside only to be shocked by a large set of eyes and teeth upon these giant mailers. There were stories of screams heard throughout some neighborhoods and even a few heart attacks, but these cannot be verified and have been delegated to suburban myth. Like everything else, over time people became used to the large, intrusive political mailers. Much like the first surprise of ordering a small soda at the local burger chain and receiving a twenty-ounce behemoth, we have learned to accept the offensive mailers as a way of life. Soon there were the whispers of even larger mailers, but many people scoffed at the idea. How could they get any bigger and why? They were already taking up way too much space in the recycling bin, not to mention the damage they were causing to the smaller pieces of mail. The talk of such absurdities soon subsided as other things filled the news cycles. Still, I heard the whispers

from those involved in some campaigns. What if the mailers were made even bigger and more obnoxious? They thought that folks wouldn’t be able to look away, that they would be so amazed that they would actually read the things before throwing them in the trash and with the large influx of cash that is piling up for certain PACs, the sky was the limit, not to mention the size of the mailers. Being sort of in the loop of what is going on with politics, I was surprised, but not shocked to see the giant campaign mailers this year without warning. I was concerned about those I spoke of earlier who had screamed or fell ill over the 4 x 6 mailers. They had recovered and were now used to them. How would they react to these 8 ½ x 11 monstrosities? I haven’t heard of any tragedies yet, but the campaign season is young. I have asked the City of Laconia for an extra recycling bin to take care of what will come. As a registered Independent I am expecting many more of these nuisances than those who are committed to one particular party. So it is now officially a way of life for this campaign season. I am prepared for the onslaught of these giant, silly things that will have no effect on my vote. I have been lifting weights to prepare for the worst which will be here before you know it as primary season gets into full swing. Meanwhile I already hear the whispers of 11 x 17 mailers which are being considered for 2024. The horror!!

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Nick Kristof’s Shamhill Clown Show Maybe there’s a small glimmer of hope for the Left Coast after all. First, San Francisco voters recalled George Soros-funded district attorney and crime-enabler Chesa Boudin. Now, even liberal Oregonians have kicked an East Coast media elitist to the curb and slapped “return to sender” on the carefully crafted package of Nicholas Kristof’s selfserving phony baloney. by Michelle Malkin Last October, the 63-year-old Kristof left Syndicated Columnist his prestigious perch at The New York Times after nearly four decades to run for governor in the Beaver State, where he lived on a Yamhill farm from age 12 through high school graduation, a long, long, time ago. By February, his four-month fantasy stint as a Pacific Northwest political savior had come to a humiliating end when both state officials and the Supreme Court called bull on his preposterous claim of state residency. Last week, New York Nicky and the Times announced he was leaving Yamhill (or as I call it, Shamhill) and going back home -- his real home -- safely enveloped in the Grey Lady’s bubble, protected from truth and accountability. (I had this guy’s number back in 2009, when I exposed how Kristof deceived readers about an Oregon cavernous hemangioma patient named John Brodniak and falsely claimed that he wasn’t insured or being treated in order to transform him into a poster child for Obamacare -- when, in fact, he was on Medicaid and had been under the care of top neurologists at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland for nearly a month before Kristof published his propaganda in The New York Times. More recently, Kristof’s sloppy promotion of fake sex-trafficking victims and violent water-carrying for Portland rioters was flagged by Ann Coulter. Fellow Fishwrap of Record prize-winning fabulist Walter Duranty would be proud.) No matter how hard Kristof’s high-priced campaign lawyers tried, they couldn’t cover the stench of their privileged client’s woke manure. In Lefty-Land, men can identify as women, women can identify as furries, and hate crime hoaxers can identify as victims until the cows come home. But in the real world, even in liberal Oregon, you can’t identify as a state resident unless you actually are one -- no matter how much you sincerely or insincerely “consider” yourself one in your bleeding heart or calculating mind. Naturally, Kristof’s smarty-pants attorneys invoked the “racism” card to try to delegitimize the state constitutional prohibition on non-residents running for state office. But you simply can’t run for governor in Oregon See MALKIN on 34

Buzzword Foreign Policy Makes For Failure

This week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan, determined to make a statement about American support for the democratic country under constant threat from its tyrannical Chinese neighbor. That by Ben Shapiro trip prompted spasms Syndicated Columnist of apoplexy from the Chinese government, which vowed serious consequences; China, in the end, engaged mainly in some military posturing. There is no question that Pelosi is correct about the need for the West to support Taiwan, nor is there any question that China is an aggressive dictatorship. But Pelosi’s trip represents the latest in a long line of American foreign policy moves that seem like bluster rather than strength. It’s one thing for John F. Kennedy to fly to Berlin in the midst of a Cold War blockade of the city to show solidarity with Germans in the face of Soviet aggression, declaring that the United States would indeed defend West Berlin in case of invasion. It’s another for Pelosi to fly to Taiwan in provocative defiance of Chinese caterwauling without any firm deliverable: no statement of American intention to defend Taiwan in case of invasion (President Joe Biden actually stated that America would do so, before his State Department then walked it back); no major increase in military aid to the island; no increase to the projective power of the United States Navy, which will purchase nine ships this year while losing 24. Pelosi’s visit, therefore, sounds a lot like the virtue signaling in which American politicians of both parties have engaged for decades. These politicians say they will protect democratic allies, then abandon them when the going gets tough; they explain that their foreign policy priorities

range from free elections to gay rights, then hobnob with the world’s worst dictators. They speak loudly and carry a wet noodle. Their addiction to high-flown rhetoric and vacillating commitment undercuts both their credibility and their capacity for moral suasion. Biden represents a paradigmatic example of this sort of politician: in February 2002, for example, he stated that “history will judge us harshly if we allow the hope of a liberated Afghanistan to evaporate because we failed to stay the course”; by 2021, Biden was pulling the plug on Afghanistan, handing the country over to the tender mercies of the very same people who presided over the planning of Sept. 11. Biden spent all of 2020 describing Saudi Arabia as a pariah over its human rights violations; by 2022, he was fistbumping Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The answer to a foreign policy based on buzzwords is a foreign policy based on forwarding American interests, which over the long run will indeed forward America’s values. Instead of suggesting that America will defend Ukraine because of Ukraine’s commitment to democracy, for example -- a commitment that is undermined internally by rabid corruption -- our leaders should simply tell the truth: We ought to defend Ukraine from Russia because it is in our interest to counter Russian predations in Europe, which threaten the integrity of our allies in NATO and foster more aggression from our geopolitical opponents including China. At least such a clear position would prevent the misunderstandings that arise when Western nations bluster about defending democracy, then repeatedly do nothing to do so, as the West did during Russia’s invasions of Georgia and Crimea. Such a foreign policy would be nothing new; it would be perfectly in line with the famous words of John Quincy Adams, who stated See SHAPIRO on 35

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Tax Freedom In Puerto Rico Want to pay no federal income tax? Move to Puerto Rico. Really. If you move to the island, you can legally pay none. There’s also no capital gains by John Stossel tax. Syndicated Columnist You just have to give 4% of your income to Puerto Rico. The tax break was started by a Puerto Rican politician who’d watched years of high taxes fail to improve life on the island. He decided to try something different. Obviously, it’s a popular idea, when

people learn about it. Tens of thousands have applied for the exemption, and applications tripled last year. YouTube star Logan Paul moved his show from California to Puerto Rico to take advantage of the tax deal. Investor Peter Schiff says, “I did it for the obvious benefit of being able to keep most of what I own ... It’s too bad that Puerto Rico didn’t do this decades ago. They wouldn’t be in the economic trouble they are today.” “A lot of people are moving down here,” says social worker Melissa DaSilva in my newest video. Two years ago, she ran a therapy business in Rhode Island. Now she runs it re-

motely from Puerto Rico. “I’m saving 25% of my income.” She loves her new life. “I wake up, and I have the ocean in front of me. I go out my back door, the rainforest is off in the distance. It’s just a magical place to live.” Given that this tax break is so big, it’s surprising that most Americans haven’t heard about it. “People just don’t really talk about it much,” says DaSilva. “There’s this fear that people from the state side are going to come down and take over everything.” Given Puerto Rico’s history, she says, that fear is justified. “The Spaniards came and decided it’s going to

be their island and decimated all the native people. Then the United States comes down, and they decide it’s going to be their island.” But these new Puerto Ricans aren’t exactly conquerors. They’re a mix of entrepreneurs, tax haters, crypto millionaires and ordinary people who just want to keep more of their money. By bringing wealth and skills to Puerto Rico, they create opportunity for Puerto Ricans. One report says they have already created 40,000 new jobs. “If you don’t pay taxes, aren’t you hurting Puerto Rico?” I ask DaSilva. “I do pay taxes,” DaSilva replies. “I See STOSSEL on 34

Beijing Dragon Blinks Despite their huffing, puffing, and threatening, regarding the short but symbolic visit of U.S. Speaker of the House of Repreby John J. Metzler sentatives NanSyndicated Columnist cy Pelosi to what China deems a “renegade province,” Taiwan, the Beijing Dragon blinked. Nancy Pelosi’s landmark if controversial visit to Taiwan went forward, and then it was magically over in less than a day. She exclaimed, “Now more than ever, America’s solidarity with Taiwan is crucial, and that is the message we are bringing here today.” The Speaker, long a critic

of communist China’s wanton human rights violations stressed that “Solidarity is crucial” in the thriving partnership between the USA and free Taiwan. Pelosi’s delegation was feted by Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu among others while in Taiwan’s capital Taipei. Beijing’s Marxist mandarins were red faced with ire; their classic political posturing and crude intimidation failed to deter an high profile and long overdue American political visit to the democratic island just 80 miles off the China coast. The respected Taipei Times stated editorially, “Pelosi’s presence in Taiwan, despite Beijing’s protestations, was a show of defiance.” On the surface, the Speakers’s trip, part of a larger swing through-

out Asia, went flawlessly not least of all for a massive behind the scenes U.S. military presence whose deterrent choreography insured its safety, through the coordination and precision of the U.S. Navy and Air Force. Having the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and a battle group off the island’s east coast underscored the security. Communist China’s tub thumping bluster looked just like want it was, political tantrums fizzling out on a global stage. Still Washington would be foolish to gloat and think that China is so easily deterred by a show of U.S. force. Hardly. Beijing will pick the time and place to respond, and perhaps retaliate for this slight not a hundred miles off the Chinese Mainland. What could have gone wrong?

Plenty. It’s not over yet. This is China’s backyard and the Beijing leadership does not take well to taking lessons from foreign powers. Though it was highly unlikely that it would have resorted to “shooting down Pelosi’s plane” as some hardline Beijing sources suggested, there are many ways to incrementally squeeze and harass Taiwan’s vulnerable merchant shipping, air corridors and cyber networks. Over the past year Beijing has sent waves of military jets perilously close to Taiwan’s sovereign airspace; the provocations are clear and the intent is blunt. There’s the risk of unintended consequences. China has again ramped up its military intimidations near the small New Hampshire sized island. See METZLER on 34

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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.

verse 21 of Psalm 50. I said to them through Asaph, “These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you. But I’ll rebuke you and accuse you to your face.” Their problem was that when they abandoned me and made their own god’s they made them just like them. The values were not that of me, a holy God who created them, they were base and evil like their hearts, that became dark with sin when they abandoned me. Having concocted these new standards, thinking that they would be liberating and prosperous, they instead met with my judgment and the natural consequences of their sin. Because of my love for them and my desire to restore them I had to rebuke them and accuse them to their face. Had they listened, they could have admitted their mistake, been forgiven, returned to follow my will and values and continued to know my blessings instead of my curse. Unfortunately, they didn’t. But now it’s your turn. If you would read this Psalm you will see that I declared that I alone am the mighty God and the Lord (:1) There are no other true gods and one day I will call all the earth to stand in my presence for judgment. (:1) I reminded them that though I appear distant and unaware of their behavior, that in fact I have seen and wit-

nessed every thought, word and action. I have only been giving you time to turn from your foolishness and wicked ways. I your God will come and not be silent; there will be a fire that devours before me and around me tempests rage. (:3) I will summon the heavens above and the earth that I may judge my people, those who have trusted me and followed my will and those who have not. I will be there judge (:6) My judgment will not be concerned with religious rituals because it is so easy for you to give the outward appearance of obedience through religious rituals while your heart is far from me. (:7-15) What I will address and make the basis of my judgment will be whether you were wicked or righteous. If you have made your own values system, especially with regard to morality, and practiced what you thought and said was right, you will face my wrath. You are not God and your standards are unacceptable to me, a holy God. The list of wickedness of those who were addressed in the original writing of this Psalm include, reciting my laws and taking my covenant on your lips while you hate my instruction and cast my words behind you. (:16-17) When you see a thief you join with him and throw in your lot with adulterers. (:18) You use your mouth for evil and harness

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QUESTION: We Seem To Have Replaced Your Morals With Our Own. Are You Alright With This? Not at all! You see when I designed you, I gave you a manual that told you clearly what was right and what was wrong. Like any manual, if you fail to follow it or create your own so that you violate the design of the manufacturer, you will never enjoy the product, it will not do what you expect it to do and it can be very dangerous and deadly. You must understand that you are engaging in a dance with death because you have rejected my design and my clear standards of behavior and have created your own which may seem to be just as good but are deceiving you and are deadly. This problem is not new. When I asked the author of Psalm 50, Asaph, to write a song whose lyrics addressed this problem, I was giving instruction that was timeless. What was appropriate for the people in the day of Asaph, approximately 3000 years ago, is just as relevant for you today. Their biggest problem was revealed in

your tongue to deceit. (:19) You speak continually against your brother and slander your own mother’s son. (20) If you were to look closely at this list you would recognize that you are doing the very same things. Your moral values are not even close to mine and what you look to for liberation and prosperity will lead you to death unless you change. It is for this reason that I asked Asaph to close this Psalm with my final words, they are these: “consider this you who forgot God, or I will tear you to pieces with none to rescue; he who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the ways that I may show him the salvation of God.”(:22-23) Those who have received forgiveness of their sins through trusting my Son, Jesus, to deliver you and who follow my word and values, will be honored and shown salvation. Those who have forgotten me and live in active disobedience by following their own values and standards will face my judgment and there will be none to rescue. I remind you of this and write this because I love you, God These letters are written by a New Hampshire pastor.

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with seats, PDL (pedal) drives, PFDs, rod and reel combos, and bottles of water. Depending on the time of day, tide, and weather, I may need to re-rig each rod with new lures. I’m a planner, so that means I try to think ahead to what my first lure change will be in the starting lures don’t work out and have that plano box at the ready. Some ramps I can back my trailer down to the water. Others I must unload each kayak onto my Malone kayak cart and wheel them down one at a time. I most often must cart the kayaks, which adds a little time and a lot more work, especially at low tide when the

water’s edge is furthest away. I’m a bugger for efficiency, but even after more than 16 years as a licensed New Hampshire guide, I still find small things that make the process of unloading and reloading easier, and the small things add up. When my clients arrive, I give them safety instructions, show them how to operate the Old Town Bigwater and Salty PDL kayaks, and give them a brief outlook on how I expect the fishing to be that day. Then we head out for a four-, five-, or six-hour trip beginning at 5:30am. Once on the water, I have the luxury of a See MOORE on 26

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On Tuesday, August 16th, the Wright Museum will welcome Holocaust survivor Kati Preston. This is the thirteenth program of the Wright Museum’s 2022 Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Series. Kati Preston is a Holocaust survivor, motivational speaker, author, and activist for tolerance and anti-bullying. She will speak about her experiences growing up after the tragedy of losing her family, but her message is being a survivor and not a victim. She is a mother to four sons

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is sharing her story of survival in order to educate others of the devastating consequences of hate and prejudice. Recently, she was honored with the Susan J. Herman award for leadership in Holocaust and Genocide Awareness as well as the UNH Age of Champions Inspirational Award. Kati has written a book about her life called “Holocaust to Healing: Closing the Circle” Doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfe-

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My friend Jose called last month and said he had four great (free) Red Sox tickets for the Brewers game on July 29 at Fenway Park. Did I want to go? I checked my schedule and then said “Sure!” Four of us headed south on I-93 towards Beantown that Friday afternoon. It was a good drive as we watched the traffic backed up on I-93 North on the other side. It was, after all, a July Friday, with thousands of out-ofstaters heading north to enjoy the Granite State and spend money. Speaking of money, let’s ponder “dinero” (as Jose would say) before we ponder baseball. Just as there’s no such thing as a “free” lunch, there’s no such thing as a “free” Red Sox ticket. First, we had to gas up. $60. (I’ll hold off on political commentary for now.) Then we had to pay to park. $70. (I’ll hold off on the concept of “location, location, location,” for now.) Then I offered to buy the first round of libations. Another $60. (I’ll hold off on the concept of temperance for now.) I later switched to soda and bought a coke and two large hot dogs. $30. (I’ll hold off on

Mike and Jose pose with the Pesky Pole at Fenway Park before a recent BoSox-Brewers game. the concept of supply and demand for now.) There’s no such thing as a free Red Sox ticket. But brewskis and hot dogs and ballpark music and baseball ambience are part of the Fenway experience. Sox fans know what I’m “sayin’.” There’s just something about the roar of the crowd. Tribal and compelling. My first Fenway experience was as a teenager on August 9, 1972 (yes, fifty years ago). The BoSox beat the Indians/Guardians 5-2. Sox shortstop Rico Petrocelli hit a home run to centerfield. Decades later I sat with Rico on a leadership panel and mentioned that homer. His recollection of it wasn’t as sharp as mine. BTW, that first BoSox ticket cost me $2. It was a bleacher seat back when Fenway really had bleachers. In 1977 the BoSox raised

the price of bleacher seats to $3 to help pay for reliever Bill “Soup” Campbell. I still remember the outcry. “Three bucks?” more than one person exclaimed. “I’m not paying three bucks to see the Red Sox!” It was a different time. There’s no such thing as a free Red Sox ticket. And now the baseball … Boston was in last place on July 29, with a losing record that included a 28-5 loss to Toronto. The Red Sox even trailed the hapless Orioles, who actually had a winning record. Austin Davis started for the Sox and looked sharp for 2 1/3 innings, before abruptly leaving the game. Injury? The significance of Davis’ departure meant that no Boston starter would win a game the whole month of July. That’s

occurred only thrice in Major League history—a team going a month without a starter winning a game. Aye caramba! The Sox hung in, as did we, at least through “Sweet Caroline” in the middle of the eighth. Milwaukee 2 Boston 1. Then we figured we’d get the jump of the departing crowd and listen to the last inning on the car radio. The Brewers scored two in the ninth to win 4-1. So baseball’s “Dog Days of August” will really be dogged for our once beloved BoSox, as they play out the schedule, having entered the month 18 games behind the Yankees. And it was less than a year ago that Boston beat New York in that American League playoff at Fenway Park. And Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Nate Eovaldi, J.D. See MOFFETT on 35

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When Can You Choose Retirement?

If you’re like most people, your work has been a central part of your life. So, wouldn’t it be nice to have the flexibility to decide when you no longer want to work? Many people of retirement age have achieved this type of control. In fact, two-thirds of workers ages 65 and older say they work primarily because they want to, not because they have to, according to a 2021 study by Edward Jones and Age Wave. But that means that one-third of workers in this age group feel financially compelled to work. This doesn’t necessarily mean they dislike the work they do — but it’s probably fair to say they would have liked the option of not working. How can you give yourself this choice? You can start by asking yourself these questions: • When do I want to retire? You’ll want to identify the age at which you wish to retire. You may change your mind later and move this date up or back, but it’s a good idea to have a target in mind. • What sort of retirement lifestyle do I want? When you retire, do you anticipate staying close to home and pursuing your hobbies, or do you hope to travel the world? Would you like to spend your time volunteering? Open your own business or do some consulting? Clearly, some of these choices will require more resources than others, so you’ll want to follow a financial strategy that aligns with the retirement lifestyle you intend to pursue. • Am I saving and investing enough? As you chart your course toward your retirement

journey, you’ll want to assess the sources of income you’ll have available. If you think you may be falling short of achieving your retirement goals, you may need to consider saving more.

• When should I start taking Social Security? You can begin collecting Social Security benefits as early as 62, but your monthly payments will be much bigger if you wait until your “full” retirement age, which will likely be between 66 and 67. Your decision about when to take Social Security will depend on several factors, including your other sources of income and your family history of longevity. Of course, as you’re probably aware, the Social Security system is facing significant financial stress, so it’s possible that we may see changes to Social Security, based on actions Congress could take. In any case, you might want to be fairly conservative in estimating how much Social Security can contribute to your retirement income. By addressing the above questions, you can get a clearer sense of when you might reach the point at which work is optional. But you’ll also need to consider other factors, too, such as how much you enjoy working or when your spouse or partner is planning to retire. In any case, the sooner you start planning for this next phase of your life, the better position you’ll be in when it’s time to make the transition.. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor

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A female ruby-throated hummingbird gets nectar from a flower in New England. nario that has played out for years at my hummingbird feeders. Whether it was my urban townhouse, my house in the woods, or my current suburban house, it’s been the same story. One very territorial and aggressive hummingbird rules the roost. A few years ago, I tried putting out two feeders: one in the front yard and one in the backyard. That worked very well, but not perfectly. It seemed to give the non-dominant birds a little more time to drink, but the aggressor eventually claimed both feeders and pro-

tected them both. My current scenario is a bit different but is slightly more effective. I have only one feeder out, but my next-door neighbor has three hummingbird feeders. The most territorial hummingbird has claimed mine and defends it at all times. When she is not drinking from the feeder, she is often perched on a wire directly above it keeping watch. She sometimes ventures over to the neighbor’s feeders, but it’s a tough task claiming four feeders, so the other birds can usually drink in peace next

door. Those other birds still sometimes try to get to my feeder with very limited success. Sure, I’d love to have a feeder with a dozen hummingbirds buzzing around. But I get where my territorial female bird is coming from. She worked hard raising young this spring and summer and doesn’t want a bunch of other birds invading her turf and drinking her sugar water (or nectar from the nearby petunia.) Even the tiniest of birds can be awfully fierce.

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It is hard to believe that 20 years ago our kids were rocking out to the sounds of “Fruit Salad” by the Wiggles. Admit it, you too caught yourself a time or two over the years humming “Yummy! Yummy!” as you cut up an apple or a melon. Cold fruit salad is yummy yummy! It is the perfect treat on a hot summer day. And, making fruit salad with small kids was, and still is, a great way to introduce them to the basics of kitchen hygiene; hand washing and proper washing and handling of fresh produce. So break out a cutting board or two, a sharp Chef’s knife, a paring knife, a bowl big enough to run the discards to the compost pile, and a large container with a sealable lid. Clear and clean a good amount of counter space so you have plenty of room for you and your assistant (ie. the kids) to work easily. (No bumping elbows when working with knives.) And crank up some retro kid tunes because it´s time to have some fun

in the kitchen making, “Yummy Fruit Salad!” As the song says, start with some melon, add in some apples, grapes, and nectarines, some pineapple and kiwi for a tropical flare, and top it off with some berries. Start by washing your hands and then washing and rinsing the fruit. Before cutting melons be sure to wash the outside first and if you have a small produce brush, gently scrub away any dirt from the outside and rinse the whole melon under cool running water. Remov-

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Don’t miss the On The Green August Arts & Crafts Festival to be held once again at Brewster Academy on August 12-14, Friday & Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. There will be over 110 arts & crafts exhibitors with a fabulous chain saw demonstration on Saturday by Buck Ridge. Don’t miss his amazing talents. This will be the biggest arts & crafts fair on the Big Lake! Some of the other exhibitors will include handsome soy candles, cedar wood furniture, beautiful leather jewelry, handsome alpaca products, personal care products, soft sculpture dolls & animals, gourmet oils & vinegars, stained glass, kettle corn, amazing metal creations with nuts & bolts, laser engraving, home decor & signs, cribbage boards,

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Bear Island Program At Lake Winnipesaukee Museum On Wednesday, August 17th, at 7pm, historian John Hopper will present a program on the history and preservation of the Bear Island Chapel at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum. Since seating is limited, advance reservations are requested, by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@ gmail.com or by phone 603-366-5950. This program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Formally known as St. John’s on-the-Lake, the Bear Island Chapel is the only island chapel on Lake Winnipesaukee, and an iconic symbol for generations of people who summer in the Lakes Region. Built in 1927 of island stone and incorporating a former observation tower, St. John’s is an ecumenical chapel holding Sunday services in July and August. Hopper will explain how the chapel came to be some 95 years ago, as well as its history since inception. Last year, the Bear Island Chapel was the subject of a series of paintings by esteemed Lakes Region artist Peter Ferber. A color poster of Ferber’s work will be available for sale at this event with all proceeds going to the Preservation Fund of St. John’s-on-the-Lake Association, which is dedicated to restoring and maintaining the

The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society was founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of the Big Lake and its vicinity. This season’s special exhibition focuses on the 150th anniversary of the Mount Washington. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, through midOctober.

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Peter Ferber putting the final touches on his work “Sundays at St. John’s”. chapel in perpetuity. For more information about the Association and its activities, see www.stjohnsonthelake. org. John Hopper is a lifelong Bear Islander who lives in Center Harbor during the off-season. He is a retired banker, but holds graduate degrees in history from

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MOORE from 11 motor-powered kayak, the Old Town Autopilot 136, so I don’t get tired from pedaling. However, I care very much about my clients and regardless of how many fish they catch, I want them to have a fun time and sometimes I get stressed out trying to make sure that happens. Stress is exhausting and the older I get the more exhausting it is. We arrive back at the launch at 9:30am at the earliest. After some chatting, I thank them for their business, remind them that I will email them a link to download all the photos I took, maybe exchange more high fives, and bid them farewell. Then I begin the process of unrigging and loading the kayaks in almost the exact opposite order as when I arrived that morning. I head home, rinse and wash the kay-

A rare day when Tim got to catch one during a guide trip.

sonal life and my schedule is jammed. During the busier seasons, I’m usually always tired, no matter how much sleep I get, but that’s okay. All I ever wanted to be when I was a kid was a professional hunting (I no longer guide hunters) and fishing guide, so even on its toughest days, I still have the best job I’ve ever had. It’s my dream job and it’s filled with amazing people, cool stories, and great memories. My life is one long series of sunrises

aks and all my fishing gear with freshwater, and get it ready for the next trip, which some days is just a few hours from then. You might notice I didn’t mention fishing. I have the occasional client who requests, and some demand, that I fish with them, but for the most part I spend all my time helping other

“Unloading kayaks, installing pedal drives, rigging rods, and moving them all to the water are all part of the daily grind”, Tim says. people fish. I’m fine with that though. I love helping people. I make time to fish on my own here and there and yes, even though I do this job for a living, I still can’t wait for my own next fishing adventures. When I string enough days like that together it begins to feel less like fun and more like work. I wouldn’t call it an easy job. I am the owner/ operator, which means I am the guide, marketing and brand manager, chief financial officer, and admin person. Add to that a fun and full per-

and sunsets. No matter how tired I get, there’s nothing else I’d rather be that tired from. Tim Moore is a fulltime professional fishing guide in New Hampshire. He owns and operates Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association, and the producer of TMO Fishing on YouTube and the Hooked with TMO Fishing Podcast. Visit www.TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.

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First Annual Spark Academy Golf Classic

Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies is hosting their first annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 22 at Pembroke Pines Country Club in Pembroke. Spark Academy is a charter high school on the campus of Manchester Community College. They are set to begin their fourth year of operation this Fall and 2023 will see their first graduating class of seniors. Spark offers dual credit via Early College and Running Start classes starting in grade 9 (which they call “Year One”), with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics. Students at Spark Academy have the opportunity to earn SOLIDWORKS and other professional certifications. The golf tournament will help connect Spark Academy with more local businesses, as well as raise money to help meet the cost of the college classes their students will take this year and provide additional enrichment for their students via Extended Learning Opportunities, or ELOs. “This will be a unique golf experience with the help of our talented students,” says Director John Tuttle. Founder and Technical Consultant Dan Larochelle says, “Enjoy a day on the course, network

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“This will be a momentous day for the students who built this aircraft,” said Robert DiMeo, president of the Aviation Museum’s board of directors. “Also, that sense of accomplishment will be shared by the Aviation Museum volunteers who helped the students, the faculty

and staff at the Manchester School of Technology who supported them, and everyone in the community who donated and made this project possible.” DiMeo, a local pilot, will be at the controls for the first flight. When launched in 2019, the aircraftbuilding partnership was only the fourth of its kind in the nation, and the only one in the Northeastern U.S. The completed air-

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Families have been coming to the Cavalry Building in the Weirs for over a century. This year the First New Hampshire Cavalry Veteran Association will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. CAVALRY from 1 in recent years on how many years it had been from the 100th, the 125th, etc. When research revealed that NH Civil War Veterans did not form their own association (the NH Veterans Association) until 1875 and did not meet at the Weirs before 1878, several inquiring minds asked how it was possible for our Cavalry Veterans Association to have begun in 1870. Over time, through the inquiries of member David Kempton and the

responses of Civil War historian Steve Dow, information was found of a number of meetings, beginning in 1870, at various New Hampshire sites, which supported the claim that the organization could celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2020. Mr. Dow subsequently refined his search engines to find references in many New Hampshire publications of the latter half of the 19th Century which show that our organization DID have its first meeting 150 years ago this October at Memo-

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New Hampshire newspapers proved to be invaluable. He found an article from The Farmers Cabinet of Amherst, See CAVALRY on 30

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Reenacting the First New Hampshire Cavalry along Lakeside Avenue in the Weirs. CAVALRY from 29 NH., in January of 1870 announcing that measures were being taken to re-unite members of the First NH Cavalry for the purpose of an annual reunion. Members were requested to contact Captain G. W. Estabrook of Concord, NH. On September 24, 1870, a notice in the

Manchester Mirror and Farmer announced that the Reunion would take place on October 24 at Memorial Hall and all members of the 1st New Hampshire Cavalry and the First Rhode Island Cavalry were invited to attend and free railroad passes, one way, were mentioned. That first reunion took place, but we, as

yet, have no details of it. What we do have are details on the Second Reunion, which took place at Memorial Hall in Concord on November 14, 1871. The Manchester Mirror and Farmer reports that the meeting was presided over by C. S. Kidder of Nashua and that officers were elected: President-E. H. Smith of Peterboro; Vice Presidents-D. F. Wilson of South Boston, W. W. Durell of Newmarket, and Clarence B. Sanborn of Sanbornton; Secretary and Treasurer- N. P. Kidder of Manchester. Captain W. H. Palmer of Medford, Mass., then read a history of the Regiment, which was received with hearty applause. (Will we ever be able to find that history?) “At one o’clock a hot dinner was served in Angelos Hall. Various members made interesting speeches and the meeting did not break up till train time.” Twenty-five men attended the Reunion in Nashua in 1872. It was in Dover in 1873 and at Rye Beach in 1874 with about

thirty men attending. The Farmer’s Cabinet reports that before the banquet the men told stories, sang songs, and later an address was given by Major Cumming which related relevant statistics on casualties in the war, and Major Cummings was elected President for the following year. I have found a few references to these men in our history, which was written by Sylvia Lombard. E. H. Smith, who was elected President in the second meeting, eventually became the historian for the Regiment. In an engagement on Nov. 16, near Middleton (Middleburg) Va., called Black Roads, “several men were wounded and twenty captured. Among the captives was Ervin H. Smith of Co. C, who later on became historian for the regiment.” In recounting his captivity years later, Comrade Smith told where he was incarcerated: “Staunton Guard House, Libby (prison in Richmond) two days, Pemberton three weeks, Salisbury, N. C. from December 6, 1864 to February 22, 1865.” One unforgettable experience he said, was “while a prisoner at Salisbury, from a squad of one hundred of whom I was assistant Sergt., 61 died. Cause, exposure and starvation.” Later in the history, Syl writes: “Ervin H. Smith from Peterborough, had a very active part in those early years and had been an officer, as well as historian, for the Association into the 1900’s. We are indebted to this particular comrade for the brief history that exists of the wartime activities of the Regiment. This is found in the book, Register of New Hampshire Soldiers and Sailors; War of the Rebellion, compiled by Augustus Ayling in See CAVALRY on 31

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1923 map showing the NH Veterans Association Campground in the Weirs. CAVALRY from 30 1895. Men from each regiment are listed with a brief history of the battles and campaigns in which their regiments were involved during the Civil War. No official regimental history was ever written for the First New Hampshire Volunteer Cavalry. During December, Lieutenants Palmer and Jones, with fifty picked men, took part in a raid which resulted in the capture of Harry Gilmor, a noted guerrilla.” In February, when the last move up the valley began, Captain William L. Palmer Co. C, with a small detail of troopers, was attached to General Custer’s

headquarters. Because of this arrangement, these men were the only part of First New Hampshire cavalry to be at Appomattox and take part in all engagements with the Third Cavalry Division prior to the surrender of Confederate forces by General Lee. From this information we can assume that Captain Palmer’s history that he read at the second meeting would have included scenes from the surrender at Appomattox, since he was one of the few men in the Regiment to have been there. There remains plenty of research to be done,

including finding references to other early meetings, beyond what Steve Dow has done. We might consider joining the subscription service, Genealogy Bank, a newspaper subscription site, which he used to find much of the above information and do more research. How many of the names mentioned above appear on our registers and when? Those of us who currently pursue such information, will continue to do so, but others will have to step in over time. Will you be one of those others?

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SMITH from 3 Free Delivery, we are used to having the mail delivered to our homes, even if we live far from town, but it was not always so. Rural residents, if they wanted their mail, had to travel to the closest post office to pick up their mail rather than having a home delivery. An article in the October 1900 issue of the Inter-State Journal, covering New Hampshire and Vermont with stories of public interest, told what was involved with the first R.F.D. route started in West Lebanon, New Hampshire less than two months earlier on September 1st of 1900. The Postmaster in West Lebanon was Mr. Horace French and the young man chosen to carry the mail was Mr. Thomas S. Sinclair.

Carrier Thomas Sinclair (also in photo upper right) starting out to deliver the mail. The 1900 magazine article not only detailed the mailman’s responsibilities and route doings,it also explained the benefits of rural deliveries and the added impact it had on the beneficiaries. The mail carrier, in this situation Thomas Sinclair, didn’t begin his daily work until shortly before one o’clock in the afternoon. He had to sort the mail that had arrived overnight for those on his route and the mail that arrived that day from the north which arrived at about noon. Each family on the rural route had a small box at the Post Office arranged in the order in which their mail would be delivered and Mr. Sinclair put each families mail into their box at the office, first dealing with the earlier

mail and then adding that which came in at noon. Packing the mail for delivery involved arranging the newspapers in the order that they would be delivered in separate bundles before doing the same with the letters, and being careful

count each piece of mail he delivered as required by the United States government. The mail was placed in a “strong leather shoulder pouch, similar to that used by city mail-carriers, and Tom Sinclair set out on his route.

The West Lebanon Mail Carriers route. in attempting to avoid any mistakes in the process. Probably all of us who receive mail today have at some time experienced the annoyance of receiving someone else’s mail in our mailbox. In 1900 Mr. Sinclair had to

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— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, August 11, 2022 — SMITH from 32 carriers. A cap with a badge reading “ U.S. MAIL. RURAL FREE DELIVERY” was also worn. Before starting out Thomas would buckle on his revolver for protection. He also made sure that he had with him stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes. The carrier rode in his horse and buggy for a mile before he delivered any mail because rural deliveries were not allowed within one mile of the Post Office. And yes, he traveled his route with a horse and buggy as automobiles were not ready to be used for that purpose. There was concern about the safety of the mail if it was to just be dropped off by the carrier each day. The delivery was free in that no additional charge was made besides the postage, but the individual families were required to purchase a box, or boxes, to have their mail deposited into, of course, placed on a sturdy post. A wooden box without any lock was used for newspapers, but letters were placed in a metal box with a lock opened with a key. As is the expectation with today’s rural deliveries, the rural carrier was supposed to be able to deliver the mail without leaving his vehicle. The postmaster at Concord, NH, Mr. Henry Robinson, was credited with inventing the wooden mail box. The metal one was called the Corbin Letter Box. My guess is that in those first days and weeks of the rural free delivery that someone in many of the households was present to greet the carrier, Mr. Sinclair, when he arrived with the mail. If no one was

West Lebanon Postmaster Horace French in 1900. there he would blow a whistle to let the family know that mail had arrived. No provision had been made for Mr. Sinclair to know if letters had been left out for him to pick up, so different families devised different ways to leave a signal for him. He might find a piece of a horse blanket or a rag doll or something else attached to the box as a signal. That changed when Sinclair purchased with his own money a small American flag for each of the families on his

route which was to be placed over the mail box if they had mail to go. The United States Postal Service began experimenting with a rural free delivery plan in the late 1800’s. The first such route in New Hampshire began service in October of 1898 out of the Pittsfield Post Office. Petersboro, Concord, and North Chichester followed in 1899. Plymouth joined West Lebanon in beginning rural deliveries in September of 1900

with Manchester, Contoocook and Nashua following before that year ended. Thomas Sinclair’s salary was $500 dollars a year, but he was allowed to supplement his income by carrying passengers and freight and selling farm goods on his route. He traveled more than the minimum mileage of 20 miles a day required for a rural route by doing 28 miles while serving at least the 100 families needed for a rural route. An added benefit along the R.F.D. # 1 West Lebanon mail route was described by the Inter-State Journal: “Houses that have not seen a coat of paint in years are now being painted; fields that never had a fence are now being enclosed; over five miles of highway has been raked free from stones, great boulders which menaced the safety of travelers have been removed; bridges repaired- and all this in less than two months of the service, and the good work is still going on.” So it is.

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U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower made a landmark visit to Taiwan in June 1960 and was greeted by 500,000 well wishers. Following the postCarter China craze, America’s political class became infatuated with the seemingly lucrative business bottom line with its newfound Asian friends in the People’s Republic of China. Only later did we realize that Beijing’s bloated trade deficits with the USA not only cost millions of American jobs but built up a technologically stronger and more lethal Chinese military. This is the China both the USA as well as Taiwan and Japan now confront. The retaliation Beijing warns of is not theoretical nor hypothetical. The Beijing communists have never renounced the use of force over what

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STOSSEL from 7 provide other things as well.” She sells digital art and donates part of her sales to local nonprofits. Billionaire Brock Pierce moved to Puerto Rico and now helps run the charity Toys for Tots. He also is renovating a hotel that was abandoned after Hurricane Maria. That’s expected to create 300 jobs. Others are building hurricane-resistant farms, tech companies and schools. But some people always see such investment as a problem. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., calls the tax incentive “horrifying.” “It’s an example of the continued colonization of the people of Puerto Rico,” she complains. “We are essentially importing a ruling class.” She seems to think that if someone makes money, others must lose, as if there are only winners or losers. This is zero-sum thinking. It’s true in politics. But it’s not true in most of life. Wherever markets are free, new wealth gets created. Then almost everyone wins. DaSilva has an answer to Ocasio-Cortez’s zero-sum thinking: “All ships rise with a tide,” she says. “Let’s all grow with this.” Puerto Rico has tried big government, strict regulations, high taxes on businesses, handouts to favored groups, heavy borrowing and declaring bankruptcy. I bet tax breaks work better. 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.

MALKIN from 6 if you haven’t been a resident for three years. Kristof was required to have lived in the state since November 2019. But he left Oregon for the hallowed halls of Harvard and Oxford before joining The New York Times in 1984. Kristof voted in New York in 2020, maintained his primary home and work addresses in New York, did not have an Oregon driver’s license, and only began spending time publicly at a family farm in Yamhill County when he was drumming up pictureperfect campaign buzz from his press cronies (while studiously avoiding the few journalists asking hard questions). The entire Kristof family posed as apple cider and pinot noir entrepreneurs to boost their delicate-handed patriarch’s “family farmer” image. But one truthseeking outlet, the Oregon Capital Chronicle, reported that paperwork for Kristof Farms LLC listed Kristof’s wife, fellow former NYT journalist Sheryl WuDunn, as the sole member of the company -- and that the firm appeared to have no state records of any employees. “For 20 years living, working, raising his kids, holding a driver’s license, filing taxes and voting as a New York resident until a year ago just doesn’t pass the smell test,” Oregon’s Secretary of State Shemia Fagan put it bluntly. Digging in his clownshoe heels, Kristof lambasted the “failing political establishment” for exposing his fake candidacy. But for all his bloviating about how much he considered Yamhill County his home, Kristof confessed to Politico that he didn’t even know who the mayor of Yamhill County was. She, how-

ever, certainly knew him and what he was up to: “There’s a sense here that we’re being used,” Yamhill Mayor Yvette Potter, told Politico. “He’s using us to achieve a personal goal.” Indeed. Kristof raked in $2.5 million within two months of announcing his candidacy last fall. Among his top out-of-state donors: Melinda French Gates, Angelina Jolie, former Facebook bigwig Sheryl Sandberg’s fiance, and former Goldman Sachs vice president David Cohen. Kristof’s wife (who snagged a plum position with the Oregon Public Broadcasting board of directors after hubby’s campaign train was derailed) will now oversee nearly $1 million in unspent campaign funds funneled into a new political action committee called “Oregon Strong.” Oh, and while wifey returns to New York, Kristof will hang out in Shamhill a little while longer to maintain the appearance of being a good ol’ Oregon farm boy -- and to finish his next book, a “journalistic memoir” soon to be hailed by The New York Times and to top the New York Times bestselling book list for far longer than he was a consultant-manufactured gubernatorial candidate. Chalk up the whole Kristof clown adventure as yet another noble public-service sacrifice on behalf of the downtrodden and voiceless. Get woke, never go broke. Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@ protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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