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The Sophie C. Gets A Facelift Historic Mail Boat To Return In 2020 Lake Winnipesaukee since 1945, has been dry-docked in the company’s Center Harbor boat yard since early 2018 because it was found to be seeping water inside, and its steel hull was found to be thin due to aging and its heavy usage, said Mt. Washington Capt. Jim Morash. But the ship, the only U.S. Mail Boat on an inland waterway, is almost completely reSee SOPHIE C on 28

by Dan Seufert

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There is good news for Lake Winnipesaukee island residents and fans of the oldest floating post office in the United States, the M.V. Sophie C. The 74-foot boat, which has delivered daily mail to more than 100 island dwellers since 1969 and has been in service for Mount Washington Cruises and on the

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ledgy perch we all ooh and ahhed at the view down and over Lonesome Lake. To our left, we could see the Franconia Range and on our right, the Kinsmans. After the cliffs the trail becomes more moderate and passes through some muddy sections. Here we began to meet people headed down the trail. I’d rather go up this trail but frankly there is no easy way to hike down Cannon Mountain so why not. When we reached the See PATENAUDE on 33

Charlie put the bike rack on the back of the car and we loaded up our bicycles and drove to the Old Man viewing parking lot just south of the Cannon Mountain Tramway. The lot was surprisingly empty for a sunny late Sunday morning. Our plan was to hike over Cannon Mountain via the HiCannon and Kinsman Ridge Trails. We shouldered our packs and jumped on our bicycles and pedaled down the Franconia Notch Recreation Path--it isn’t just for bicyclists so watch out for people walking. The two miles down to the Lafayette Place Campground was a fast fun ride. We locked our bicycles in the bike rack in front of the camp’s store and walked through the campground to the Lonesome Lake Trailhead. The Lonesome Lake Trail is the main route to the AMC Hut located just above the lake’s shore and and we followed it about half a mile to reach the Hi-Cannon Trail. We turned right up the Hi-Cannon Trail and immediately the trail became narrower and was noticeably less traveled as the Lonesome Lake Trail. The trail switchbacks it way up the mountain but it is still rugged and steep. In fact this notorious trail has sections that are so steep that it is included on The Terrifying 25 list (visit on the web: TheTerrifying25. com for more informa-

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Iran Threatens Neighbors and U.S.

Hi Amy: We hiked the Desolation trail many years ago. We had not properly done our research so when we got to the top via Signal Ridge, we decided that we should make it into a loop trail. Descending that trail was a challenge, especially for a friend with size 13 or 14 boots. He was having a difficult time finding a place to set his foot in many places but navigated it carefully and safely. We had our AMC Guides with us but made the often assumption that “it can’t be that difficult”. A lesson well learned that day. Always enjoy your columns, Paul D. Wolfeboro, NH.

To The Editor: Iran is the leading promoter of Islamic terrorism in the world. It actively supports Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria; and Hamas in Palestine. Iran has infiltrated the Iraqi government and Iraqi military forces. It has extensive military forces in Syria. Iran threatens the stability of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, the Gulf States and Israel are concerned with Iran’s aggressive moves in Syria and Iraq, and now it has attacked Saudi oil facilities. Iran attacked oil tankers and continues to approach U.S. Navy ships in international waters in the Persian Gulf with threatening maneuvers. It wants to control the Strait of Hormuz, which is a navigational bottleneck on a major maritime route for oil shipments. The U. S. Navy is committed to keeping the sea lanes open to free trade. Iran is emboldened and is threatening countries in the Middle East. We have de-

Greetings Amy: Thank you for penning the article on the Great Hill Tower; hiked it yesterday, most excellent. Possibly the largest White pines I have ever seen! Very best regards, Ryan G. Holderness, NH.

ployed a carrier strike group and B52 bombers to the region along with a few thousand additional troops. We have to increase our offensive missile forces and combat aircraft in the region to support friendly Arab countries’ military actions against Iran. We might have to send defensive troops to Saudi Arabia. Donald Moskowitz Londonderry, NH.

Climate Alarmists

To the Editor: Having failed to convince adults about man-made climate change, climate alarmists, with support from schools and media, have despicably turned to propagandizing and scaring children, even young children, who don’t know history or recognize deceit. (See: http://tinyurl.com/ y2mpyaj2, http://tinyurl.com/yxuz6zjm) Adults reject climate alarmism because prominent alarmists don’t act as if they believe it (they fly private jets while telling us to cut our energy use), because of the alarmist’s data scandals,

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their suppression of opposing views and refusals to debate, and the many promised disasters over the last 50+ years that didn’t happen (vanishing polar bears, polar ice, and glaciers; increased droughts and famines; etc.). Whether the climate is warming or cooling, the alarmists nonsensically declare the only acceptable solution is the same thing: cut/ end fossil fuel use and surrender more of our freedoms, prosperity and money (over $1 Trillion/year) to politicians. Yet the climate is always changing, naturally; no one claims that the demanded spending and loss of our freedoms will stop climate change. The enormous spending they demand would dissipate the human wealth needed to improve peoples’ lives, reduce pollution, and adapt to whatever climate change happens...causing people to suffer now and in the future. We all want clean air and water and a healthy environment for future generations; See MAILBOAT on 35

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An Unexpected Question It wasn’t that long ago that I wrote a column telling of the differences between the professionals and the amateurs when it came to a trip to the hosby Brendan Smith pital for blood Weirs Times Editor work or other minor tests. Us professionals, whose visits are common experiences, have learned how to get through the process painlessly. We know the routine as well as we know ourselves. Or do we? We smugly sit in the chair in the registration office and rapidly fire off the answers to the questions we know are coming. The questions we have heard so many times before. Date of birth, phone number, primary care physician emergency contact, place of work, etc., are asked and the answers spew from our lips before the question is even finished. If we weren’t such a polite bunch, we’d just regurgitate all the answers before the questions are even asked and let the registration person sort out the details for themselves. This was my mindset when I went to the hospital last week for blood work. I sat at the desk, waiting for the questions, looking down at my fingernails as though bored, which I was. After all, I had a column to write and needed to research some ideas. The questions came as expected, and I was ready for each one. I answered without a hitch. After all, I am a professional. Then something happened. I thought the questions were done. They came at the same rhythm and order I was accustomed to, but the registration person was silent after what I thought was the final one. A few seconds passed.

I knew something was not quite right. I could feel it in the air. “There is one last question I have to ask,” she said. That got my attention. I was obviously not prepared; not knowing what this final, obviously important question would be. Was there something about my own health that I was unaware of that this question would pertain to? I inhaled deeply. She had my attention. I looked in her eyes. “What is the gender on your birth certificate?” What? Unlike the pure professionalism I had shown over the years in my hospital visits (of which I have heard whispers of legendary) I was at a loss for just a second. I felt as though all the hard-earned knowledge I had acquired was for naught. I quickly gathered my thoughts. I knew that what seemed like minutes were only a second or two that had passed. The registration person had barely looked up from her keyboard. I admit I stumbled at first with my answer; so unprofessional of me. The truth was, I didn’t know, and I realized I would have to be completely honest with my answer. “In all honesty, I haven’t looked at my birth certificate in years and I can only make a guess here, but I am ninety-nine percent sure that the gender on my birth certificate is male.” I swallowed hard, my Adam’s Apple bouncing up and down. She seemed satisfied with my answer, but I was not. I felt a bit of guilt and some trepidation. She tied the ID bracelet around my wrist, stood up to tell me I was all set and I left her office. As I left, I saw the others sitting there, waiting for their turn to be registered. I recognized a couple of professionals like myself. They sat there reading their newspapers and looking at their phones. Did they know what awaited them? Should I give

them a heads up? I thought it best not to. What if they already did know and I didn’t? Then I would look the fool. My legend diminished. I just went on my way towards phlebotomy. What used to be a piece of cake for me was now a restless wait. Instead of spending my time observing those waiting with me, trying to sort the professionals from the rookies, I was instead engrossed in my own thoughts and feelings of guilt. I really didn’t know what the gender was on my birth certificate, I had simply assumed. Something unlike me and something I was not comfortable with. I made it through that hospital visit and went home. I was glad I lived close by as I felt distracted during the drive. I knew I needed the true answer for myself. I searched frantically through a few drawers in the house until I remembered where we kept our more important papers. There it was, with it’s raised seal, my name prominently in the space where my name should be. I gently lifted it from its place, held it up, took a deep breath and looked. It read “Male”. I was correct after all. I felt a wave of relief rush over my body. All was good again. An important lesson learned. I only write this today as a warning to those of you who may have a hospital visit soon. You may think you are all set. You may walk in without a care in the world, confident in what you know. Learn from my lesson. Go check out that birth certificate first before you go to register. You can thank me later. Brendan is the author of “The Flatlander Chronicles” and “Best Of A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire” available at BrendanTSmith.com. His latest book “I Only Did It For The Socks and Other Tales of Aging” will be published later this year.

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Catastrophic Thinking Without Solutions

Impeach Amnesty Ana: TV’s Foulest Open Borders Windbag

Nope, it’s not obstreperously obnoxious Jim Acosta of CNN, who embodies the disingenuous sanctimony of Emma Lazarus utopianists. It’s not former Washington Post reporter and illegal immigrant fraudster Jose Antonio Vargas, who represents the insatiable entitlement of amnesty mongers. It’s not spittle-flecked Geraldo Rivera, who by Michelle Malkin personifies ethnic identity narcissism. Syndicated Columnist And it’s not the lying liars of Time magazine, whose manufactured cover art fable of Yanela Sanchez (the illegal immigrant poster child for “separated families” at the border who was never actually separated from her mother) epitomizes Trump-deranged “fake news.” If I had to name just one America-sabotaging mouthpiece who symbolizes the foulest of the Fourth Estate, it would be Ana Navarro-Cardenas, who last week was an honored front-row guest at Democratic presidential candidate and former veep Joe Biden’s Latino fundraiser in Miami and is now cheerleading for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. As I report in “Open Borders Inc.,” Navarro-Cardenas is billed as a Republican strategist, but voted for Hillary Clinton, cuddled up to Bill Clinton on a Florida golf course and climbed up the pundit ladder bashing mainstream Republicans at every turn. That’s the only winning strategy this made-for-TV “strategist” has ever had. The Nicaraguan-born loudmouth came to the U.S. with her family in 1980 and was amnestied under Ronald Reagan’s 1986 mass pardon for lawbreakers. She fought immigrant deportations as a law student and worked for foreign special interests busting open our borders even wider. In 1997, she was a foreign agent. Literally. Her bio describes her as “a special advisor to the Government of Nicaragua and in that role, she was one of the primary advocates for NACARA (Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act).” Under the law, Nicaraguans who had lived in the U.S. illegally since 1995, along with their spouses and unmarried children, were automatically granted permanent resident status (and the coveted path to American citizenship) as long as they applied by April 1, 2000. Certain Cubans, El Salvadorans, Guatemalans and Eastern Europeans who had entered illegally and/or faced deportation were also tossed into the amnesty. Nearly 1 million lawbreakers received NACARA benefits. Navarro-Cardenas served on See MALKIN on 34

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In July, Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at Wharton Business School, tweeted: “Agendas aren’t driven by problems. They’re driven by solutions. Calling out what’s wrong without proposing ways to make it right is com-

plaining.” This week, complaining was the order of the day. The complaining was largely done by enthusiastic minors, to the raucous applause of Democratic politicians and the media. Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old activist from Sweden, appeared before a UN climate summit to chide the adults in catastrophic terms usually reserved for bad B-disaster flicks: “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words. ... We are at the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you?” One student intoned at a weekend rally, “All of our futures are in jeopardy.” Another student said, “We will be the last generation to survive.” This, of course, is nonsense. We will not be the last generation to survive. The world will keep on spinning. The damage from climate change is uncertain -- it may be moderate, and it may be graver. But to suggest, as ralliers did, that the world will end without ACTION! (no specific action recommended) is factually untrue. All of this “activism” prompted former President Barack Obama to tweet his kudos: “One challenge will define the future for today’s young generation more dramatically than any other: Climate change. The millions of young people worldwide who’ve organized and joined today’s #Cli-

mateStrike demand action to protect our planet, and they deserve it.” What action, precisely? And why is the left so keen on rallying behind children to push their cause, the same way it did with regard to gun control in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting? Perhaps it’s because we don’t expect children to have solutions. After all, they’re children. But adults hiding behind children to avoid the difficult conversations that must take place about how to achieve solutions is nothing other than moral cowardice. At the same time leftist politicians were rooting on these children, commending them for their exuberance, the United Nations was accomplishing nothing on the issue of climate change. That’s because the lead emitters on planet Earth aren’t in the West. They’re in China and India. And as The New York Times reported, “despite the protests in the streets, China on Monday made no new promises to take stronger climate action.” Western teenagers screaming in front of cameras aren’t going to convince Chinese President Xi Jinping to lower emissions and join in a global carbon tax. Hell, Hong Kong teenagers shutting down airports can’t convince Xi to not violate international agreements. It turns out that complaining without solutions isn’t actually useful -- at least if you’re interested in solving problems. It’s political pandering, designed to make solutions more difficult by adding moral condemnation to political infeasibility. That merely frustrates people with the “system,” since such pandering falsely suggests that at the heart of the problem lies cruel apathy -- and apathy directed at crying children -- rather than serious political gridlock. It’s divisive, rather than unifying, and polarizing, rather than practical. But perhaps that’s the point, at least for the adults See SHAPIRO on 34

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New Countries at Sea When political arguments aren’t getting you anywhere, what can you do? Start your own country! Unfortunately, most of the by John Stossel world’s land is Syndicated Columnist controlled by rapacious governments unwilling to let others experiment. But fortunately, that still leaves oceans. If people move 12 miles offshore (or 24 miles in the case of the U.S.), they can, in theory, live free from

existing governments’ suffocating rules. People then could try new things -- find better forms of government. The idea is called seasteading. My latest video shows what offshore countries might look like. The idea already makes some governments nervous. This year, Chad Elwartowski and Nadia Summergirl set up a small seastead 13 miles off the coast of Thailand. “We’re looking forward to freedom-loving people to come join us out in the open ocean,” says Chad. Unfortunately, the Thai government wasn’t happy about it. More

on what happened to Chad and Nadia’s seastead, below. “We need a new place to experiment with new rules appropriate for modern technologies,” says Joe Quirk, who runs the Seasteading Institute. “As long as people create seasteads voluntarily and people can quit them voluntarily, you’ll have a market of competing governance providers.” The seasteading approach avoids people trying to agree on a single set of laws. “Seasteaders don’t have a problem with regulations per se,” says Quirk. “Humans need rules to interact. We have a problem with the

monopoly over the provision and enforcement of regulations. We don’t need politicians. They’re not smart enough to make decisions for us.” I pushed back when I interviewed him, saying some people might use lawless seasteads to do things like abuse heroin -- or kids. “We have that in our country right now,” said Quirk. “But if I move 12 miles offshore, I’m going to be so incentivized to set a better example because the world’s eyes are on me. I’ve got to convince investors to invest ... convince people to move there ....(I)n such an enviSee STOSSEL on 35

U.S. Pushes for Tough Diplomacy to Deter Iran Aggression UNITED NATIONS

— In the wake of Iranian initiated missile/drone attacks which significantly crippled the Saudi Arabian petroleum industry and threatby John J. Metzler ened to bring the Syndicated Columnist Persian Gulf region closer to the brink of a military confrontation, the Trump Administration and its allies have pursued a tough but decidedly restrained policy of deterrence rather than saber-rattling. The expected incendiary rhetoric towards the Islamic Republic’s aggressive actions was tempered by diplomatic moves to deescalate a brewing confrontation.

President Donald Trump’s address before the United Nations General Assembly offered a measured and almost subdued view of global gains and dangers focusing on credible dangers facing the Middle East in Iran and Syria. On the one hand he praised closer cooperation with Arab allies, “The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have pledged billions of dollars to aid the people of Syria and Yemen. And they are pursuing multiple avenues to ending Yemen’s horrible, horrific civil war.” “The United States is working with the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jordan, and Egypt to establish a regional strategic alliance so that Middle Eastern nations can advance prosperity, stability, and security across their home region,” Trump added.

Yet concerning Iran he advised, “Iran’s leaders sow chaos, death, and destruction. They do not respect their neighbors or borders, or the sovereign rights of nations.” President Trump advised, “The United States has launched a campaign of economic pressure to deny the regime the funds it needs to advance its bloody agenda. Last month, we began re-imposing hardhitting nuclear sanctions that had been lifted under the Iran deal… And we’re working with countries that import Iranian crude oil to cut their purchases substantially.” “We cannot allow the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism to possess the planet’s most dangerous weapons,” he implored. Central to the debate over the missile/drone attack on Saudi oil

terminals was the issue of the proverbial smoking gun. Some sources claimed Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels carried out the technically sophisticated attack. Evidence points to the drone barrage coming from the Islamic Republic itself. Significantly, a joint statement by the heads of state and government of France, Germany and the United Kingdom implored; “We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks on oil facilities on Saudi territory,” and reaffirm, “It is clear to us that Iran bears responsibility for this attack. There is no other plausible explanation. These attacks may have been against Saudi Arabia but they concern all countries and increase the risk of a major conflict.” The European group added, “The See METZLER on 35

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NEW HAMPSHIRE SPORTS BETTING Exactly 100 years ago this week the 1919 World Series got underway between the Chicaby Mike Moffett go White Sox and Contributing Writer the Cincinnati Reds. On Oct. 3, having lost two games in Cincinnati, the White Sox won Game 3 by a 3-0 score at home before 29,126 spectators at Comiskey Park. But little did the ChiSox fans know that the fix was in. Eight White Sox players had conspired with gamblers to throw the World Series. The Reds would win the deciding game 10-5 at Comiskey Park on Oct. 9. The scandal broke in 1920 and almost ruined the game. But a Commissioners Office was established and the emergence of Babe Ruth and the Yankee dynasty helped save Major League Baseball. But the danger gambling posed to sports was clear. Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle would be suspended from baseball for just hanging out with gamblers. Pete Rose, of course, was banned for life because he bet on baseball games. There are still occasional sports scandals involving fixed games, often in college basketball. Guilty parties are severely punished, as sport integrity remains sacrosanct. Still, sports betting is ubiquitous, as fans demonstrate their faith in teams by investing in game outcomes. Sports wagering has long been a multi-billion dollar annual proposition—mostly extralegal. Which brings us to Timothy P. Lang. Lang’s Legislation New Hampshire State Representative Tim Lang (R-Sanbornton) is a sharp visionary and a rising star in our legislature. He was the prime sponsor of House Bill 480, Relative to Sports Betting. Lang spent much time researching wagering and eventually crafted a measure allowing Granite Staters

Of all the great players on the Black Sox team, Shoeless Joe Jackson was the greatest. to legally bet on sports outcomes. Around 90% of the action would return to gamblers but approved business operations could make some money, as would the State of New Hampshire—with proceeds earmarked for education. “We projected around $10 million in new education revenues over the next couple years,” said Lang. “Time will tell.” The bill eventually passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support and was signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu. It includes a provision for an independent Commission on Addictive Gaming. Part of the legislation deals with internet gambling, allowing for up to five companies to set up online betting operations. At least 13 business have reportedly bid for vendor licenses. Presumably, the winning bids will be the ones that offer the state the best deals in terms of percentages of the take going to Concord. “New Hampshire people have wagered a lot of money on-line for many years,” said Lang. “But with no consumer protection. If they got ripped off, they had no legal

recourse. That’s now changed.” But Lang had to find a way around the Wire Act, a Federal Law addressing illegal interstate commerce. “That was a problem we resolved by requiring prospective vendors to have a New Hampshire presence and an in-state server,” explained Lang. “And we used technology—geofencing—to guarantee patrons are present in New Hampshire.” A self-described “Geek,” Lang is a technology expert who helps manage complex sound and computer systems at major concert venues, to include the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford. Figuring out a way to conform to the Wire Act was easy for him. “As a Republican, I believe in freedom and personal responsibility,” added Lang. “This legislation is good for liberty, as well as for tourism, private businesses, and for increased state aid for education.” New Jersey has a working online model for sports betting using computers or phone applications w h i c h See MOFFETT on 32

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WHAT’S ON TAP IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?? A listing of some of the area’s beer-centric watering holes where you can find old favorites on tap as well as some cutting edge seasonals.

ACKERLY’S GRILL & GALLEY

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PATRICK’S PUB

18 Weirs Rd., Gilford 603.293.0841 / Patrickspub.com 603 - Winni Amber Ale Woodstock - Autumn Brew Tuckerman - Pale Ale Sam Adams - NE IPA Patrick’s Slainte’ Ale Switchback Ale ...+8 More On Tap

SHIBLEYS AT THE PIER

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Sap House Meadery Our weekly brew review often looks at various other breweries near and far or other beverage styles. Since beer is by Jim MacMillan made by comContributing Writer bining malt, hops and yeast, it is fare to say that similar beverage production qualifies to be a part of our examination. With that, we are off to discover what mead is and how it is made. Cousins and entrepreneurs Matt Trahan and Ash Fischbein, owners of Sap House Meadery, began exploration of mead making back in 2009. In February 2011, Sap House opened its doors to the public on Folsom Rd, Center Ossipee where it has expanded today. Currently distributing into 8 states and winning multiple in-

ternational awards, Sap House Meadery is a hidden gem. They now have brewery tours and a tasting room where they serve tapas-style tacos, cheese boards, local beer, mead and craft cocktails. Find out their entire story and details on their location at saphousemeadery.com Mead production is similar to the making of beer. Raw materials are cooked or boiled until certain sugar chains are created. Cooling and fermenting this liquid in an air-tight vacuum along with wine yeast begins the conversions that become the beverage we enjoy. This brewing method has been around since 7000 BC. The main difference in beer vs mead is that pure honey is used instead of grain malts to make the sweeter side of mead. This process takes longer than beer fermentation; often greater than 5-6 months. Due to the honey variety used in the

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OCTOBER Through October Free Hospice Volunteer Training – Once a Week Cornerstone VNA, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester. 10am-12pm. Cornerstone VNA is offering a free comprehensive 8-week Hospice Volunteer Training program for anyone interested. This program focuses on how to provide comfort, support and a reassuring presence to Hospice patients and their families. No medical or volunteer experience is necessary to make a positive difference. To register for the program call 994-7041 or email NNicolazzo@

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Moulton Farm Corn Maze Open!

Moulton Farm, Quarry Road, Meredith. The corn maze is open 7 days a week starting at 8am, and last admission is one hour before the Farm closes. This year’s maze features the MS Mount Washington, the iconic ship on Lake Winnipesaukee. Admission is $7/ adult, $5/kids age 6 to 3, kids 3 and under are free. 279-3915

Trail Walks at The Church in the Woods Church of the Woods, 92 Foster Road, Canterbury. The trails at Church of the Woods in Canterbury are open at all times for people who come in peace; and the woods are never more glorious than in October! The trails twist and turn around the contours of the land in a network designed by a former Olympian. Trail maps and a checklist for birds and other creatures that you may encounter are available at the barn. For more information visit

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Through Wed. 30th League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual “Glass Pumpkin Patch” League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. With the onset of fall, the Meredith Gallery will feature the work of several League juried glass blowers with their fabulous glass pumpkins. All pumpkins will be for sale. www.Meredith.NHCrafts.org or 279-7920

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Lakes Region Mental Health Center’s Annual Online Auction Fundraising Event Lakes Region Mental Health Center launches it’s 8th Annual fundraising and mental health awareness auction.

The auction runs online 24/7 and ends on October 23 rd at 12pm. Auction items will also be on display at LRMHC’s Annual Meeting on October 22nd at Contigiani’s Event and Conference Center in Gilford. Visit www.LRMHC.org to view items, make a bid, or make a cash donation.

Through Sun. 20th

pet will receive a prize! There will be informational talks and at noon there will be a “Blessing of the Animals”. Pet owners are requested to have their furbabies on leashes or in a carrier. Participants are also asked to bring Purina One dry dog or cat food, or any brand of wet food to the event to be donated to Those Cat Rescue People and Pope Memorial Humane Society of Cocheco Valley. 755-4816 or www.

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Moulton farm, Quarry Road, Meredith. Moulton Farm will be offering free tractor rides to the Pumpkin Patch on Saturdays and Sundays between 10am and 3pm. The Farm’s Corn Maze is also open, and they provide pumpkin decorating stations for use after you have found your perfect pumpkin! www.MoultonFarm.com or 279-3915

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Through Sat. 5th “Becky’s New Car” – by Steven Dietz Garrison Players Arts Center, Route 4, Rollinsford. The Garrison Players kick off their 66th season with the devious and delightful comedy “Becky’s New Car” by Steven Dietz. Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is stuck in a rut, until one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire offers her nothing short of a new life. Tickets $18/adults, $15/ students under 18. 603-750-4ART or

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Thursday 3rd

Cornerstone VNA’s Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser – “Home Sweet Home” Flag Hill Distillery & Winery, Lee. 5:30pm. The evening features hors d’oeuvres, food stations, wine tasting, live entertainment, photo booth, a sweet treat raffle, a live auction and a robust silent auction featuring locally made products, gift cer tificates and much more! Tickets are $65pp and are available by calling 603-332-1133 x 1109 or by visiting www.CornerstoneVNA.org/

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Friday 4th The Wailers Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 8pm.

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Pet Fun Day First Congregational Church, UCC, 400 Main Street, Farmington. The day begins at 10am with a musical “sit” contest, agility course and exercise area and fun events for all breeds throughout the morning. Everyone’s

Cinema 8 parking lot, 9 Old Lakeshore Road, Gilford. 8:30am-12:30pm. Recycle electronic items (phones, computers, air conditioners, etc.) for a disposal fee from $5 to $20 (TVs 26” and up are $30+). No paint, batteries, tires, items containing mercury, or hazardous waste. This is a fundraising event to benefit Laconia/Gilford Lions Club.

Mr. Nick & The Dirty Tricks Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $20pp. BYOB venue. www.PitmansFreightRoom.

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Annual Fall Concert

Union Congregational Church, 80 Main Street, Union. 4pm-6pm. Concer t will feature a variety of performers, music styles, and talents. Refreshments will follow the concert. A free will donation will be accepted to benefit the Women’s Fellowship Program. 473-2727

The Spirit of Johnny Cash Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH.com or 5362551

Campton Area Resource Center’s Thrift Shop Bag Day Campton Area Resource Center Thrift Shop, behind Handyman Hardware, Route 49, Campton. 10am-4pm. Fill a shopping bag for only $3! For more info email paulahancock@twc.com

Harvest Festival

NH Far m Museum, 1305 White Mountain Highway, Milton. 10am-3pm. Enjoy treats and drinks of harvest time with games and wagon rides. Free for members, $25/family, $10/adult, $5/ kids, free for kids under 4. 652-7840

Basket Weaving Workshop with Ray Lagasse

League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. 9am-4pm. Choose one basket design to make and learn the fine craft of basket making using reed and hardwood. Tuition is $130pp with NO additional materials fees. Space is limited to 6 students, preregistration is required. 279-7920

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Blues Master Robert Cray At Flying Monkey In Plymouth Soulful Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Robert Cray performs at The Flying Monkey in Plymouth on Saturday October 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets for this concert start at $49. A quick glance at blues singer and guitarist Robert Cray by the numbers makes it very clear just how established he and his band are. Cray has been releasing music for more than 40 years, including 20 studio albums, 15 of which placed on the Billboard charts, and singles like Smoking Gun, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and The Forecast (Calls for Pain). Cray’s trophy case holds five Grammys from 15 nominations and a “suitcase full” of the Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards. Opening for cray is Bonnie Bishop. A Brassy, original, soulful musician, with a whole lot of attitude. Bishop’s music and personality are one in the same. Tickets for The Robert Cray Band range from $49 - $59. For more information on upcoming shows or to purchase tickets call the box office at 603-536-2551 or go online at www.flyingmonkeyNH.com.

The Wailers At Rochester Opera House O n Friday, October 4th at 8pm, The legendary Wailers continue their quest to bring reggae to the forefront of the world’s stage at the Rochester Opera House. Led by renowned bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined by original Wailers guitarist Donald Kinsey, The Wailers give audiences around the globe the opportunity to experience their unique and innovative sound. From 1972 to 1980, Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded, toured, and performed before countless millions worldwide. Since 1981, Familyman has carried on the mission to “keep The Wailers together” - just as Bob requested. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the album Survival as the band plays that album in its entirety plus other classics. For tickets and more info call the Rochester Opera House at 603-335-1992 or online at rochesteroperahouse.com.

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Moulton Farm FA R M M A R K E T GARDEN CENTER & B A K E RY COME GET LOST IN OUR CORN MAZE! OPEN DAILY! Now harvesting...

corn, field tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, beets, peppers & so much more!! Moulton Farm’s annual corn maze celebrates the M/S Mount Washington this year. The farm’s maze opens for the season on Friday, September 20 and will be open seven days a week. More information can be found at moultonfarm.com

Moulton Farm’s Annual Corn Maze Features M/S Mount Washington The lake was still frozen and the M/S Washington was wintering in Center Harbor when the team at Moulton Farm started planning their annual corn maze. John Moulton, owner of Moulton Farm in Meredith, recalls few ideas for this year’s theme were discussed, but then the idea of celebrating the Mount Washington came up. “Wes Thomas, who takes on our annual maze as part of his responsibilities at the farm, was quiet for a minute or two and then got this big grin on his face,” explains Moulton. “You could almost see him picturing the possibilities of how he could use the ship’s features and the name into to get people completely turned around and disorientated in the maze.” “When John asked me if I’d mind having the Mount Washington featured in the maze, I didn’t have to even think about it,” says Jim Morash, the captain, chief operating officer, and owner of the ship. “I absolutely said yes. Both the farm and the “Mount” have been key

attractions in the lakes region for years. I’ve known John for a long time and really enjoy and respect what he and his team do there. Over the years, our ship has been portrayed on many things, but I’m pretty sure this is the first time it has been the subject of a corn maze!” Morash isn’t sure how he’ll do navigating through the maze. “I’ve been navigating on Lake Winnipesaukee for years, but getting through the farm’s maze? When all you can see is the sky and the corn towering over you? Oh, I’ll get lost for sure!” he says with a laugh. Moulton Farm’s corn maze will be open seven days a week starting at 8 am with the last admission is one hour before the farm closes. Admission costs $7 per person with a special $5 rate for each child between 6 years and 3 years of age. Children under 3 years old are free. In addition to the corn maze and the farm’ s “pick your own” pumpkin patch there are other reasons to visit the farm including the Cider Bel-

lies Doughnut stand, pies and whoopie pies and other items from the farm’s kitchen and bakery, and special events happening at the farm. More information is available at moultonfarm.com Moulton Farm is located at 18 Quarry Road off Route 25 in Meredith and is open seven days a week. The farm practices sustainable agriculture and is dedicated to providing the highest quality fruits and vegetables while preserving its rich soil for future generations. In addition to growing its own produce, the farm offers fall decorating supplies including a full range of fall favorites such as pumpkins and gourds. The farm also offers baked goods, prepared foods, cider doughnuts from Cider Bellies, seafood from Sal’s Fresh Seafood, and a quality selection of meats, cheeses and other items from northern New England producers. More information can be found at www.moultonfarm. com.

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WRIGHT MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II

Yankee Magazine’s “Best 20th Century History Museum in New England”

Among the over 14,000 items in our collection, see WWII military vehicles & weapons; a 1939-1945 Time Tunnel; a real Victory Garden, Movie Theater & Army barracks; as well as period toys, books, music, clothing… and MORE. WRIGHT MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAM SERIES

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Tuesday, October 8 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm The Battle of the Bulge: Weapons and Equipment Presented by George Gurick This presentation examines the small arms weapons and equipment used by US and German troops during the Battle of the Bulge, the largest land battle ever fought by the U.S. Army. Examples of the weapons and equipment will be displayed during the presentation.

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On exhibit Sept. 15 through Oct. 31, 2019

Wright Museum Hosting Canned Food Drive

***Sorry, October 29th Three Stooges program has been cancelled*** Admission $8 per person; $3 for Wright Museum members. Reservations recommended, call 603-569-1212 for more info. Doors open 1 hour before the program begins. Visit www. wrightmuseum.org for details on the entire series

Kingswood Students with their donation of canned goods at the Wright Museum.

From September 16 - October 31, the Wright Museum will host its annual canned food drive to benefit Life Ministries Food Pantry in Wolfeboro. Anyone who donates 4 canned goods or non-perishable items will receive half off admission to the museum. The annual canned food drive represents an ongoing partnership, as vegetables grown in Wright Museum’s Victory Gardens are donated to Life Ministries Food Pantry.

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Ask A Our Anbout Monday – Saturday, 10am-4pm • Sunday, Noon-4pm Memb nual ership Museum Members Free | Adults $10.00 Show AAA card for Gift ADMISSION M e mbers s & 10% discount on RATES: Children (5-17) $6.00 / (4 and under) Free hips adult admission fees. All Military and Seniors (60 and over) $8.00 603-569-1212 • www.WrightMuseum.org • 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH

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An aerial view of Castle In The Clouds in Moultonborough shows the magnificent foliage which can be seen surrounding Castle. Members of the Castle will be able to gain free admission to the Wright Museum (below) and vice versa until October 27th.

Wright Museum and Castle In The Clouds to Offer Member Exchange In October, The Wright Museum and Castle in the Clouds will participate in a member exchange program until October 27. Museum members must show their member card and a photograph ID to gain free entry to one another’s respective establishments. The partnership 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. In September, Wright Museum’s business partner was Grey Shingles Cabins, which sponsored WWII newsreel showings in the museum’s theater every Wednesday in September from 12 to 1 pm. Located in Moultonborough,

NH Castle in the Clouds includes the historic Lucknow mansion and surrounding grounds. For Castle in the Clouds Executive Director Charles Clark, a partnership between two historical attractions within the NH Heritage Museum Heritage Trail is exciting. “It’s always great when two non-profits can come together to provide more opportunities

for their members,” he said. “We really admire the work of the Wright Museum and are excited to offer our members an opportunity to check out their exhibits.” The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the homefront and battlefield. “We are thrilled to work with Castle in the Clouds,” said Wright Museum Executive Director Mike Culver. “This should boost our visitation numbers for both museums in October.” To learn more about the Business Partner program, contact Stephanie Buell at (603) 5691212, or visit wrightmuseum. org.

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ers coming through” says Patrick’s co-owner Allan Beetle. “It’s really enjoyable to see how much our customers appreciate both the up-and-coming and the more experienced musicians. Paul does a great job of managing the sound, performing a great opening set, and working with all the musicians. We’re excited to watch and hear this year’s contestants perform”. For more information about Patrick’s and the contest, visit www.patrickspub.com.

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Belknap Mill Quilters Guild - Quilt Show Gilford Community Youth Center, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm. Join the Belknap Mill Quilters Guild for the 42nd Annual Quilt Show! Weather you enjoy seeing traditional or modern quilt patterns, there will be something for everyone! View the beautiful quilts, take in a demonstration, or find the latest in machines, fabrics, and notions, while having the chance to vote on your favorites. There will be vendor booths, a wonderful café filled with goodies for lunch, and you can have your quilt appraised by Julie Crossland, by making an appointment by calling 603-290-4559. $7pp, children under 12 are free. www.

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Sunday 6th Warner Black Heritage Trail Guided Bus Tour The tour bus meets in Warner at the Simonds Elementary School, Church Street, Warner at 9:45am. By 1810, several black families and individuals had settled into Warner, and the community continued to expand for the next hundred years. Five African American men are listed on the Soldier’s Monument as serving in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. On the tour you will discover the stories of Anthony Clark, musician and dance master; Ja m e s H a s ke l l , ve t e r a n of the 54 th Massachusetts Colored Regiment; and William Haskell, an accomplished basket maker. The tour will be led by two women with a strong background in the

history of Warner; Lynn Clark and Rebecca Courser. The cost is $25pp, and registration i s a v a i l a b l e a t w w w.

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Mon. 7th & Tues. 8th Cornerstone VNA “Balance Coach” Volunteer Training Program Cornerstone VNA, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester. 8:30am-12:30pm. No previous experience is necessary to become ‘A Matter of Balance’ Volunteer Coach. Volunteer coaches are specially trained to help participants become more confident about managing falls, identifying ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase and balance. Find more details at

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The Battle of the Bulge: Weapons & Equipment The Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Doors open at 6pm, program begins at 7pm. George Gurick examines the small arms weapons and equipment used by U.S. and German troops during the Battle of the Bulge, the largest land battle ever fought by the U.S. Army. Examples of the weapons and equipment will be on display during the presentation. $3/members, $ 8 / n o n - m e m b e r s . w w w. WrightMuseum.org or 5691212

Center Harbor Soup Kitchen – Free Community Meal

Center Harbor Congregational Church, 52 Main Street, Center Harbor. 5pm – 6pm. Join the Soup Kitchen, located in the rear of the Church, every Tuesday night at 5:30pm, to meet new friends and enjoy a meal together at no cost. D o n a t i o n s a r e gra t e f u l l y accepted and will be used to fund future dinners.

“NH’s Long Love-Hate Relationship with its Agricultural Fairs” Ashland School’s cafeteria,

16 Education Drive, Ashland. 7pm. Steve Taylor, who served as NH’s Commissioner of Agriculture for 25 years, will present the talk and review the ups and downs of the state’s fairs over time, and how public affection for our rural traditions has helped them

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Pansies Add Color and Interest to Every Occasion by Melinda Myers Pick a few pansy flowers and add a smile to any occasion. No matter where you live, pansies provide color, and in some cases, fragrance to the garden and containers during the cooler months of the year. Pick a few flowers and freeze them in ice cube trays to serve in your favorite beverage. Or float them on top of your favorite seasonal punch. They will brighten any occasion, especially when snow is in the forecast. Set a few flowers on a bed of greens for unique flavor and added color. Or garnish your entrée. Just be sure to tell your guests the flowers are edible. Otherwise you will end up with a pile of pansies at the edge of each plate. Decorate cookies and

Pansies provide color, and with some varieties, fragrance to containers and gardens during the cooler months of the year. cakes to make any des- generate happy thoughts sert extra special. The and for some of us, a cheerful flowers will way to enjoy the last of

this season’s garden. Make crystallized sugar pansies. Beat an egg white until it is foaming. Add water as needed to make the glaze easier to spread. Paint each blossom then sprinkle with sugar. Only use pansies and other edible flowers that have not been treated with pesticides. Removing the reproductive parts in the center of the flower helps eliminate some of the bitter flavor. Complete the setting with a pumpkin planter. Cut a hole in the top of the planter just large enough for the pot of See PANSIES on 26

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Annual Parade OF Homes Parade Columbus Day Weekend

Tour the luxury homes of the Lakes Region of NH during Columbus Day weekend! With hundreds of visitors attending the parade, Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association (LRBRA) members work hard to present their best craftsmanship and innovations. Our member sub-contractors and suppliers also benefit by showcasing the newest and best products that have just reached the market. One of the primary

designed new & renovated homes will be on display from innovative to elegant, over 50K SF of living space to check out in eight Lakes Region communities. Meet the talented builders at each home and learn about the newest trends, products and techniques. Visitors will see the latest in interior design trends and home technology, exceptional windows and flooring, exterior finishes, outdoor living, See HOMES on 26

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10 To-Dos For Home And Yard Winterization (BPT) - Scarves. Pumpkin spice lattes. Leaves crunching underfoot. Sweater season is moving in fast, which means it’s time to start transitioning to fall maintenance to make sure your home and yard are ready for winter. The following are 10 things you can do to prepare for the cold and wet weather ahead. 1. Interseed your lawn A summer of heavy use can take its toll on even the healthiest of lawns. If your turf has some thin or bare patches, fall is the ideal time to reseed. A turf specialist at a garden shop or university extension office can help you choose the right kind of seed for your local conditions. After spreading the seed, water lightly and frequently (if it doesn’t rain) to keep the soil slightly damp until the seed germinates.

For those who live in the warmer, Southern regions of the U.S., interseeding with cool season grass seed can help you enjoy a lush green lawn year-round. Speak with a local landscaper or your university extension office to determine the best timing, seed and process for interseeding with cool season grasses as warm season lawns turn dormant. 2. Winterize your irrigation system If the ground in your area freezes down to the depth of your irrigation pipes during the winter, be sure to shut off the water to the system and drain the pipes before the first freeze. 3. Lower your mower blades For the last few mowings in the fall (and the first few in the spring), set your lawn mower blades at the lowest recommend-

ed height for your type of turf. You no longer need the height of the grass to shade the soil and keep it cool, and minimizing the amount of moisture that’s trapped by the grass can help prevent fungal disease. 4. Remove the leaves Don’t leave your lawn buried under a thick layer of leaves. If you don’t want to rake, try mulch mowing - chopping the leaves up into small pieces allows them to decompose more quickly, so that they fertilize the grass instead of suffocating it. You may need to mow more frequently to keep up with the falling leaves, even if the grass itself isn’t growing quickly. 5. Clean up your yard Any object that sits on your grass all winter can create a dead spot. To protect your lawn, remove toys, furniture and other items See TO DOS on 25

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TO DOS from 24 from the grass. Be sure to cover or store anything that’s not designed to be out in the rain or snow indoors. 6. Prep your equipment for spring lawn care In addition to seeding, another great way to get a jumpstart on spring is to give your lawn mower a tune-up. By sharpening the blades before you put it away for the winter, it will be ready to get back to work when the grass starts growing again in the spring. 7. Check your roof, gutters and downspouts Leaks can lead to costly water damage, so check for potential trouble spots now, before the winter storms start. Look for broken shingles and damaged flashing around vents, chimneys and skylights; clean the leaves out of your gutters; and add extensions to your downspouts if the water runs less than three feet away from the foundation of the house. 8. Check your doors and windows for leaks Eliminating air leaks around doors and window frames is one of the most effective ways to lower your heating bills. Caulk and replace weatherstripping where needed to prevent cold air (and potentially water) from entering.

Don’t forget to make sure the seal between the garage door and the ground is tight as well. 9. Service your heating system Before you turn your heating system on for the winter, have it cleaned and inspected by a professional. Regular preventive maintenance will keep it running safely and efficiently and make sure minor issues are resolved before they become major problems. 10. Test your emergency power generator Winter wind and ice storms can bring down power lines and cause lengthy blackouts. If you live in an area where power outages are common and you have an emergency backup generator, test it now, and make sure you have engine oil and filters on hand. Spending a bit of time in the fall to prepare your home and yard will allow you to enjoy the winter months with peace of mind. What’s more, the effort you invest in the health of your lawn now can pay dividends in the spring by jumpstarting your turf’s growth and minimizing weeds. Have you completed everything on the list? It must be time to curl up with a good book, a hot beverage and relax!

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SOPHIE C from 1 paired, and it will be returning to its old mail routes – and have some added service offerings – in the spring of 2020, just in time to celebrate its 75th birthday. “We weren’t sure we were going to do it, but we have put a new steel belly on her,” Morash said. “I’m glad to say she’ll be back in time for next year.” For the past several months, there was question about whether the boat would return to service. In its place was its sister boat, the M.V. Doris E., a 68-foot ship which had been used in place of the Sophie C. by the com-

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pany, which also operates the M.S. Mount Washington, a 230-ft. excursion ship that offers daily scenic cruises of Winnipesaukee and dinner dance cruises each evening during the summer and early fall. On the company’s website, Morash had

left open the possibility that the beloved boat would not return. “We had noticed a couple of years ago that stress cracks in the hull were beginning to show, and we realized that this was an area we need to fix,” he said. “As with any property, See SOPHIE C on 29

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The underside of the Sophie C. as it was being repaired this summer.

Workers apply replacement steel plates to the “belly” of the Sophie C. PHOTOS COURTESY MOUNT WINNIPESAUKEE CRUISES

SOPHIE C from 28 you have to look at the economics and decide if it was something we could do.” In early 2018, company workers sandblasted the steel hull, taking it down to bare steel. They found that the need for repairs was “substantial,” Morash said. The boat’s 2018 season was scrapped, and the boat was in dry dock in the 2019 season as well. The Doris E. is a fine boat, but there is great affection for the Sophie C. “The people on the lake were heartbroken when they heard there was a prospect of her not returning,” Morash said. “But we’ve been very honest, we weren’t sure it was something that made sense to do.” The company completed a hull survey by a professional marine surveyor, and that found that repairs would be costly. Bids came in that raised eyebrows.

“You have to look at it and say, ‘if the repairs are going to cost more than the ship is worth, then is it worth it,’” said the captain, who did not disclose the costs associated with the project, but said, “the cost wasn’t twice what she is worth, but it was quite substantial.” After consideration and taking bids from a group of contractors, the company found a contractor that fit the project’s needs at a good price. Rockland Marine in Rockland, Maine, is a firm that repairs much larger ocean-going vessels, like tug boats and freight carriers, said Rockland Marine President Joe Corcoran. The firm said it could come inland and do the needed work, and over the past six weeks, workers have re-sheeted the steel hull of the Sophie C. They went up and down each side of the ship and laid new steel plates, giving it a

new hull. “It was a good project for us, and we’re glad

we could make it work,” Corcoran said. “It’s one of the smaller projects

we’ve done but she’s a nice ship.” Morash and his company said they had an “endearing love” for the Sophie C, which was built in 1945 by Boston General Ship and

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A captain’s view from the wheelhouse of the Sophie C. as he prepares to BOB LETOURNEAU PHOTO dock her at Bear Island in 2015.

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The M.V. Doris E., a 68-foot ship has taken over the duties of the Sophie C. since it was taken out of service in 2018. BOB LETOURNEAU PHOTO SOPHIE C from 29 the first postal service mail season on Lake Winnipesaukee in 1892. The mail runs take three hours, and depart Weirs Beach at 11 a.m. and return at 2 p.m. for June through September. “She has operated flawlessly for all of this time,” he said. To help pay for the repair work, the company looked closely at other potential uses for the Sophie C., and found that the seating configuration and other amenities could

be adapted for other profitable uses. “We looked at our business and we found that there is a market for us to have a smaller vessel for smaller functions and charters,” he said. “We decided that if we’re going to go ahead and fix Sophie, we’re going to do more work with her, so she can be more than just a mail boat.” The company has occasionally used the Sophie C., but her accommodations need to be changed to fit charter uses. As she is now,

she can seat 100 people comfortably, but the layout of her two decks can now be adjusted for different uses. Morash said he’s waited to post the news about the Sophie C. on the company’s website, www.cruisenh.com, and the company’s Facebook page, but he will be posting it very soon. “I haven’t announced it because I wanted to be sure it was good news,” he said.

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Here’s some information to help pet owners recognize pain in cats. A primary indicator is behavior changes in your cat. The signs of pain may be subtle because cats hide signs of discomfort and illness which could make them appear vulnerable to their enemies. Such indicators as suddenly biting, missing the litter box, hiding in dark spots, changed eating habits, decreased grooming, are all indicators that Something May Be Wrong • Acute pain generally begins suddenly and usually doesn’t last long. It can be an indicator of a serious injury. • Chronic pain may be like arthritis in people. You will notice your cat moving less, walking more slowly, not jumping up or down. This can be treated with long term pain meds and anti-inflammatories from your vet, and can be common among older cats • Persistent pain is caused by a long-term injury or illness that cannot be cured. Vets try to deal with this pain with a plan to provide an improved quality of life. During annual check-ups your veterinarian talks with you about your cat and obtains a patient history. So, when you notice changes in how your cat is behaving, interacting, or his daily routine, contact your veterinarian. Your cat’s pain management plan that you develop with your veterinarian may include: medication, physical therapy, acupuncture, as well as environmental changes such as special bedding and ramps. MEDICINE DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE CAN KILL YOUR CAT. CONSULT YOUR VET, DON’T GIVE YOUR PET PEOPLE MEDICATIONS!!! Please remember – cats do not act out of spite, and any behavior change can be a sign of pain or another health problem. Being able to recognize and manage your cat’s pain can be as life preserving as any other veterinary medical treatment. For the full article, please see: catfriendly.com/feline-diseases/signs-symptoms/know-cat-pain/

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Molly is still anxiously waiting to find her forever home! This lovely lady is a four-year-old mix breed pup that has been hoping to find her person at PMHS for nearly four months. Unfortunately, she’s still searching for her match. Though she needs some time to warm up to new people, Molly is a sweet, outgoing dog. Once she gets to know you, this pretty girl blossoms into a social butterfly! Molly is smart and knows her basic commands and beyond. She is more than happy to show off her tricks, especially when there are treats involved! Molly is full of energy and would LOVE to go to a home where she has canine sibling to

play with! Molly loves to interact with humans and fellow dogs, once she becomes comfortable. However, she lacks confidence, and can be reactive to unfamiliar people and situations. She must go to an experienced home without young children and needs to meet any potential canine companions to determine compatibility. Molly would do best with a human that is dedicated to working with her on her self-control and can provide consistency in her training. She may require some extra patience, but Molly’s affectionate, outgoing personality is worth it! Are you looking for a lively, lovable pup? Come meet Molly at Pope Memorial Humane Society (formerly Cocheco Valley Humane Society) at 221 County Farm Road in Dover, NH! For more information on adopting a pet, visit cvhsonline.org.

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MOFFETT from 9 legislators reviewed concurrent with hearings on the bill. But Lang pointed out that in New Hampshire only cash or debit cards would be allowed for wager placements. Lawmakers didn’t want gamblers using credit cards to bet money that they didn’t have. The New Hampshire Lottery Commission and a subsidiary Gaming Division will be responsible for monitoring this new business activity. Betting “Parlors” Not everyone wants to bet on-line. Some want to hold betting slips in their hands while enjoying libations and dinner at establishments with big-screen sports TVs— like in Las Vegas. The recently-passed Keno legislation allows for this to happen already, with restaurant or bar patrons picking numbers— as opposed to sports outcomes.

“Keno’s raised millions of dollars for private businesses and for the state,” said Lang. “But beyond the Keno tickets sold, we’ve discovered that ‘Dwell Time’ increased almost ten percent for Keno players. This means that they’re staying longer at Keno establishments and are presumably buying more food and beverages. This was an unexpected plus for places with Keno. Sports betting could have the same effect.” Some sort of Kenolike machine where betters insert money, make picks and get tickets would need to be developed and deployed. Winning tickets could be redeemed in a Keno-like fashion. Established companies like Draft Kings or Fan Duel that already do sports betting are positioned to get in early with regard to Granite State sports gaming. The Lottery Commission will do

if they want sports betting. HB 480 allowed for ten venues statewide to offer some sort of in-house option to bet on games. “I wasn’t that happy about the ten venue limit,” said Lang. “But compromises sometimes must be made to State Representative Timothy Lang get things (R-Sanbornton) done. Maybe later we background checks on can increase that limit.” prospective vendors. The Reportedly, the Lafive “winners” could be conia City Council will submitted to the Execu- place a sports betting tive Council for approval proposal on the Novemas early as November. ber election ballot for Implementation and ac- folks to consider when tual betting could occur they go to the polls to during early 2020. elect a mayor. Other muAs with Keno, local nicipalities, like Concommunities will decide cord and Seabrook, are

supposedly considering similar measures. So is Lang poised to personally take advantage of his legislation and convert his sports knowledge into cash? “Like most people, I only bet occasionally,” laughed Lang. “Like with a Super Bowl office pool.” So while Tim Lang may not bet much, a lesson from the HB 480 experience might be: “Don’t bet against Tim Lang!” Sports Quiz What Chicago Black Sox member, who didn’t participate in the 1919 World Series fix, was still banned from baseball for life because he knew about the fix but didn’t turn in his teammates? (Answer follows) Born Today ... That is to say sports standouts born on October 3 include legendary NHL goalkeeper Glen Hall (1931) and MLB pitching great Dennis

Eckersley (1954). Sports Quote A young boy pleaded with star White Sox outfielder “Shoeless Joe” Jackson as he left the Grand Jury room after the Black Sox trial. “Say it ain’t so, Joe, say it ain’t so!” Jackson replied, “Yes kid, I’m afraid it is.” Sports Quiz Answer Third baseman Buck Weaver. Mike Moffett was a Professor of Sports Management for Plymouth State University and NHTI-Concord. He co-authored the critically-acclaimed and award-winning “FAHIM SPEAKS: A Warrior-Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” (with the Marines)—which is available through Amazon.com. His e-mail address is mimoffett@comcast.net.

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— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, October 3, 2019 — PATENAUDE from 3 Kinsman Ridge Trail intersection we turned right and headed up the now gentle ridge to the summit. It’s only 4/10th of a mile but it always seems much longer to me since I am convinced that I am already at the top when I am not. The observation tower was packed with hikers and riders of the Tramway. The panorama from the top is well worth joining the crowd and we did. To descend we walked past the Tramway lodge and took the Rim Trail to the Kinsman Ridge Trail. Over big broken rocks and wide open area we worked our way to a scrubby and muddy col between Cannon’s main summit and a bump on its east shoulder. Nearing the top of this wooded bump there is an unsigned path to the south to fine open ledges. This is a favorite place, we enjoyed the full view of Eagle Cliff and the Franconia

We witnessed the helicopter rescue of injured rock climbers on Cannon Cliff from the picnic area at Boise Rock in Franconia Notch. The New Hampshire National Guard’s helicopter and crew made an amazing rescue plucking them off the side of the cliff. Range. The path ends here at the open ledges and there is no path to the top of Cannon Cliff far below. As we made our way down the heavily eroded, gravelly and often slippery trail we didn’t

know that a rescue of a pair of rock climbers was occurring on Cannon Cliff. Once back at the car we then drove down the Notch to retrieve our bicycles. As we drove by we noticed

at Boise Rock a New Hampshire Fish and Game officer with binoculars looking up at Cannon Cliff. On our way back from grabbing our bicycles we pulled off at Boise Rock and we walked up the path to the picnic area for the best view of Cannon Cliff. Charlie pointed out to me the climbers on Moby Grape, a difficult rock climbing route nearly in the center of the mile long cliff. They

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were just small dots. Then we heard the helicopter, the New Hampshire National Guard’s Blackhawk. Then we watched them lower a man and litter down to the cliff. Then the helicopter took off. The helicopter flew by a couple times before it once again lowered a cable and then pulled up the basket and with the men. Maybe less than a half an hour I

don’t know. I learned later that one of the climbers had activated an emergency beacon just before noon and the helicopter rescue began just before 4 o’clock. The rescue was an amazing thing to witness. Be careful out there and have fun.

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MALKIN from 6 the Hispanic Advisory Council for amnesty traitor John McCain’s failed 2008 presidential bid and secured a national Hispanic cochair position for liberal Republican Jon Huntsman’s 2012 flameout of a presidential bid. She served as a “confidante” of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (the nitwit who proclaimed that illegal immigration is an “act of love”) and held a position as his state director of immigration policy until it was discovered that she did not have a law license. Then she advised Jeb’s low-energy 2016 presidential campaign until it ran out of gas. Rude and crude, she racked up paid gigs at CNN, CNN Espanol, Telemundo and ABC’s “The View.” You may remember

one of her most infamous stunts: Pulling out a nail file and feigning boredom during an immigration debate on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time” show. Host Chris Cuomo introduced the segment by accusing Trump of “creating the fiction of a brown menace” and concocting the bloody consequences of open borders on Jan. 9, 2019. Exactly two weeks earlier, patriotic legal immigrant and Newman, California, police officer Cpl. Ronil Singh had been executed by a Mexican gangbanger here illegally. While Trump supporter Steve Cortes called attention to the victims of illegal immigrant crime, Navarro-Cardenas sighed, rolled her eyes, and exploded when Cortes had the audacity to call her a “leftist.” Ignoring Singh’s sacrifice, she whined:

“I’m so tired of you calling me leftist just because you want to compromise your values.” Playing the victim while disrespecting the real victims is par for the Open Borders Inc. course. In 2019, “Amnesty Ana” split from wealthy liberal businessman Gene Prescott and married establishment Republican bigwig and former Florida Republican Party chairman Al Cardenas. Cardenas is a Florida-based lawyer/ lobbyist who shills for open borders billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s No Labels group. From 2011-2014, Cardenas helmed the American Conservative Union, which runs the Conservative Political Action Conference. But don’t let the “conservative” part fool you into thinking that Cardenas actu-

ally works for rank-andfile conservatives. Currently, Cardenas and his open borders GOP buddies are lobbying hard in Florida for illegal immigrant driver’s licenses and against the E-Verify employer database. Outraged that Trump released a 2018 midterm ad attacking Democrats’ sanctuary policies that featured illegal immigrant and convicted cop killer Luis Bracamontes, Cardenas called the commander in chief a “despicable divider” with a “bigoted legacy” who represented the “worse (sic) social poison to afflict our country in decades.” “Amnesty Ana” echoed her hubby on CNN, hissing that Trump was a “racist pig” for memorializing the two dead American cops slain by Bracamontes, who

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— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, October 3, 2019 — STOSSEL from 7 ronment, it’s going to be much more difficult to create evil islands of heroin-shooting than to create positive innovations that improve people’s lives.” Quirk argues that the world already likes a form of seastead: cruise ships. “Most cruise ships fly the flag of, say, Panama or Liberia, and they’re de facto self-governing. Liberia has no capacity to enforce rules on the 3,000 ships that fly its flag. So a captain is a de facto dictator. Why doesn’t he become a tyrant? Because people can choose another cruise line.” The Seasteading Institute tries to create competing governance experiments by approaching politicians from land-based governments. Quirk tells them: “We’ll bring our own land; we’ll float just offshore. If it succeeds, we share the prosperity. If it fails, we absorb the cost.” There are historical parallels. Minds were opened in mainland China when the tiny island of Hong Kong showed that having fewer regulations could bring prosperity. “China very rapidly, because of the example set by Hong Kong, started creating these special economic zones,” says Quirk. Special economic zones are similar to seasteads because they have fewer rules. “At least a half-billion Chinese people have exited extreme poverty by moving to these new jurisdictions,” recounts Quirk. Unfortunately, the Chinese government did not expand such experiments to the whole country. People in power rarely want to

give it up. Seasteads could give the world experimental evidence that can’t easily be censored by land-based politicians. Chad and Nadia hoped their seastead would be the first of many. “They thought nobody would care,” says Quirk. They were wrong. Although they were more than 12 miles off the coast, Thailand’s politicians sent their navy to tow away the couple’s small floating island. Chad and Nadia got nervous when they saw a reconnaissance plane overhead and left their seastead just before the navy raided it. Now they are in hiding. If caught and tried in Thailand, they were told they might face the death penalty for violating Thai sovereignty. But good for Chad and Nadia for trying. “It’s irresponsible not to improve society by setting better examples,” says Quirk. “People with the best ideas should be given an opportunity to do that voluntarily and pay the consequences of their failures ... and get the profits if they succeed.” John Stossel is author of “No They Can’t! Why Government Fails -- But Individuals Succeed.” For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.

METZLER from 7 attacks also highlight the necessity of deescalation in the region through sustained diplomatic efforts and engagement with all parties.” Speaking at the UN, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed that the U.S. wants “a peaceful resolution with the Islamic Republic of Iran…In the end, it’ll be up to the Iranians to make that decision.” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas advised the Assembly, “The attacks on two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia have shown us how fast things can escalate. Iran bears the responsibility, as we Europeans have made clear. The only way towards an easing of tension is talks between the United States and Iran.” Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani rejected any negotiations with the USA while sanctions remain in force. There’s equally the important role of Japan, a close American ally and friend, who can come into play in this complex process. Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe holds a close personal friendship with Donald Trump but interestingly also has a backchannel to the Tehran leadership. Since 2013 Prime Minister Abe has had nine summits with Iran’s President Rouhani. At their recent meeting Abe and his Iranian counterpart had “a frank exchange of views” towards “easing tensions and stabilizing the situation in the Middle East.” Later at a press conference Shinzo Abe also recounted his meeting with President Trump and added that Japan and the U.S. are working closely together

on key international issues. Could Japan serve as a go between for possible USA/Iran dialogue? Iran’s Rouhani warned that given high tensions in the Persian Gulf region that a “single blunder” could “fuel a big fire.” Tragically this is true; the role of mistakes and miscalculations which could trigger a war are clearly part of the lethal imponderables. Despite the current General Assembly debate exhibiting less obvious drama, there was nonetheless, more entrenched disillusion. The European Union’s Foreign Policy representative Federica Mogherini may have described it best after an exhausting meeting on Iran, “I hope that rationality will prevail.” Peace hinges on it. John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Divided Dynamism The Diplomacy of Separated Nations: Germany, Korea, China.

MAILBOAT from 4 that’s not the issue. Climate alarmist politicians are uninterested in approaches that reduce the alleged excess CO2 while allowing the energy use needed to lift billions of people from poverty, including millions from squalor and starvation. Fracking has greatly reduced CO2 generation and pollution in the US (and could do worldwide), but alarmists (including Democrat Presidential candidates) want to stop it. Alarmists are uninterested in Allan Savory’s brilliant experiment turning deserts green, supporting life sustaining crops, improving peoples’ lives, and which could capture many billions of tons of CO2 (https:// youtu.be/vpTHi7O66pI). Nor are they interested in Sergey Zimov’s experiment to reduce CO2 (and other greenhouse gas) release from defrosting permafrost (https://tinyurl.com/yxs2exx5). Nor are they interested in Levitt and Dubner’s proposals, in “Super Freakonomics”, of three relatively inexpensive solutions to global warming (https://youtu.be/30CdS8xiyM).

If politicians really cared about people, they wouldn’t terrorize and use children to get their way. If politicians really believed in a man-made climate change crisis, they’d demand open debates, shared data, and lead by example by changing their own behavior. If politicians actually wanted to address a climate crisis and cared about people, they’d incentivize and adopt solutions that help people be freer and more prosperous (today and tomorrow), while protecting our environment and growing the human wealth needed to adapt to future climate changes … even if those solutions don’t enrich and empower the politicians and their friends. Don Ewing Meredith, NH

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Democratic Presidential Candidate who lost to Zachary Taylor in the 1848 election, kicked out of all. For the honesty of the Massachusetts free soilers we have much respect, but the fellows in New Hampshire who call themselves “ free soil ‘ are just fit to elect representatives who will elect the slave propagation administration of Taylor-Whiggery.” The President was a Southerner and an owner of perhaps as many as 200 slaves, depending upon who was counting, but was in favor of allowing new States such as New Mexico and California to be free States. When meeting with leaders from the southern states in 1850 who were threatening to secede from the nation Taylor was quoted as telling them that any who rebelled against the Union “he would hang… with less reluctance than he had

hanged deserters and spies in Mexico.” The Washington Union declared that Taylor had betrayed the people who elected him and that his administration was brokendown and disgraced. One issue of the New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette in 1849 included a list of “enemies punished and friends rewarded by Gen. Taylor, the man, who, before election, declared that he had ‘no friends to reward and no enemies to punish.’” The paper indicated that not voting for Taylor was enough reason for many office holders around the country to lose their jobs. The administration of President Taylor was accused of developing bad relations with other countries and Taylor was mocked as being

the “Peace President”. The Boston Post reported that Taylor had “differences with Spain, England, France, Morocco, and the Seminoles,” and that there was the feeling that “he had been badly used by the Emperor of Russia.” The President’s cabinet was said to be divided and not expected to hold together while being criticized for its foreign policy. One commentator said “the Cabinet was made up of ill-assorted and incongruous materials”, and that they had disgraced the Cabinet and the country with their foreign policy. The Concord paper used the phrase “Heads Off “ when referring to the many officials, including many in New Hampshire, who lost their jobs by decree of the Taylor presidency. Among those mentioned were D.F. Blodgett, Postmaster at Lyman, and John Blaisdell, Jr., Postmaster at Lake Village. New Hampshire voters in the election of November 7, 1848 cast almost twice as many votes for Taylor’s Democratic opponent, Lewis Cass, thus giving Cass the State’s six electoral votes. Van Buren came in third. Zachary Taylor died in July of 1850 after serving only 16 months as President. Though credited with trying to solve the nation’s slavery problem, his “Old Rough and Ready” label applies to his military service, not to his Presidency, because reading the old newspapers makes it clear that not everyone thought he was ready to be President. Others supported him. Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr., welcomes your comments at danahillsmiths@yahoo.com

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BREW from 11 and Wrench Turner Blueberry are light and refreshing. Mildly similar, Jam Session is deeper in hue and a bit more flavorful. Both are 6.9% ABV and the sparkling carbonation is spot on. Choose these products one time and you will be back for more. In production yearround, these two draft meads as well as other draft and traditional flavors are available at Case-n-Keg in Meredith and other fine retailers of Sap House Meadery offerings. Make a trip to their Ossipee location and check them out!

V i l l a g e Sh o p s a n d Tow n Green, Main Street, Lincoln. Sat. and Sun. 10am-5pm, Mon. 10am-4pm. Over 150 booths of American made Arts, Crafts, Food and live music! There is no charge for admission or parking. Event is held rain or shine. www.CastleberryFairs.

COLLECT from 1 tronics to Cinemas 8 parking lot, 9 Old Lakeshore Road in Gilford on Saturday, October 5 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lions Club members will even help you unload them! You do not have to be a resident of Laconia or Gilford to take advantage of this fundraiser - it is open to everyone. Items you may want to consider dropping off are laptops, PC towers, PC LCD monitors, servers, CD/DVD players, camcorders, AV equipment, VCRs, speakers, copiers, faxes, scanners, printers, phones (land and cell), phone systems, humidifiers and computer accessories (all $5). In addition, take microwaves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers (all $10), CRT monitors less than

50 lbs and TVs less than 25” ($20), TVs 26” and larger ($30). For TVs needing more than one person to lift or CRT monitors over 50 lbs, the item will be weighed on site and price determined. Anything with a cord not listed will also be accepted. NO smoke detectors, oils, paints, thinners, batteries (except car batteries), tires, items containing mercury such as fluorescent and CFL light bulbs or thermometers, capacitors, ballasts, or any other hazardous waste.

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THE BIG MONTHLY GAME!

SUPER BINGO Saturday, October 19, 2019

Presented By The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society

$10,000 in prizes!

Featuring ifi New TED-E W rs. te u p m Bingo Co rs te u p Com sell out... Come Early!

Early Session Starts At 4:30 Regular Session Starts At 6:45 Play one or both sessions! Play paper, video or both! FUNSPOT BINGO HALL

*prize money based on attendance and on available carryover coverall funds

Separate Smoking Section • Lucky Seven Pull Tabs Sold at All Games • Hot & Cold Entrees & Snacks Available in the Hall RT 3, 579 Endicott St. N., Weirs Beach, NH • 603-366-4377 • Open All Year • FunspotNH.com

— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, October 3, 2019 —