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THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018
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Michael Vincent Band At Pitman’s
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Christmas Cheer And The Beer Caucus At Anheuser-Busch In Merrimack by Mike Moffett Contributing Writer
So I contacted the other three LBC Founders and asked if they were interested in participating. “Of course,” replied Rep. Howard Pearl (Loudon). “I’ll drive,” answered Rep. Tim Lang (Sanbornton). “I’ll meet you there!” exclaimed Rep. Reed Panasiti (Amherst). And so it was that the LBC Founders, along with
some significant others, came together at A-B’s Biergarten to watch a Patriots/Dolphins NFL game while sampling various libations at a raucous, energized venue. Then when it got dark we’d do a tour, enjoy the wonderful light show, and meet some Clydesdale horses. The Merrimack brewery See BEER on 19
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The message from my Weirs Times editor was intriguing. Did I want to travel to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack to write a Christmas feature story? The short answer: YES! The focus would be on A-B’s new “Brewery Lights”
holiday celebration, but would also involve beer, Clydesdales, sports and AB’s beautiful Brew Master, Summer Anderson. What could possibly go wrong? I was born for this assignment. And it soon occurred to me that this was also a perfect mission for the Legislative Beer Caucus (LBC).
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Weirs Times Columnist Mike Moffett recently took a trip to Merrimack, NH to take in the Anheuder-Busch “Brewery Lights”, the Clydesdales and, of course, some beer, along with friends of the Legislative Beer Caucus.
The Michel Vincent Band will be at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia o n F r i da y, D e c e m be r 21st at 8pm. Tickets are #20 and $25 at the door. The Michael Vincent Band is a three piece blues band from central New England that has been touring and playing music together for over 13 years. They are currently on tour to support the release of their new EP, Mama’s Rockin’. The MVB was born and raised on blues in one of the most unlikely of all places: New Hampshire. They are very excited to be bringing to their stage a veteran of the blues world, Ron Levy. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime show to catch your favorite up and comers with one of the baddest in the blues! Call Pitman’s at 603527-0043 for tickets. Pitman’s Freight Room is located at 94 New Salem Street, Laconia, NH.
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Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. Pitman’s is a BYO venue. Advance tickets are $20pp or $25/door. www. PitmansFreightRoom.com or 5270043
Through Sat. 22nd
Saturday 22nd
William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Advice to the Players, The Ar ts Center, 12 Main Street, Sandwich. Advice to the Players is pleased to present a holiday rendition of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Twelfth Night. Reduced to a 90-minute, six-person production filled with laughter and song, and it promises to be the perfect holiday outing. General admission is $20/ adults, $15/Seniors, $10/student. Visit www.AdvicetothePlayers.org or call 285-7115 for tickets and showtimes.
A Tuna Christmas Rochester Performance & Arts Center, 32 North Main Street, Rochester. Holiday cheer and holiday stress go hand in hand, and in Tuna, TX (the state’s third-smallest town), it’s no different. Local radio station DJs repot on various Yuletide activities, including the fierce competition in the annual lawn-display contest, the local production of A Christmas Carol jeopardized by unpaid electric bills, and a Christmas Phantom wreaking havoc on the community. www.
RochesterOperaHouse.com/rpac or 948-1099
Through Mon 31st The Little Mermaid – English Panto Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Reservoir Road, Meredith. A Panto show combines show tunes and pop music, great dancing, silly humor and a lot of fun for the whole family. This zany interactive show will be a treat for audience members of all ages. This new version of The Little Mermaid encourages kids and adults to get involved in the action, asking them to “boo” the villain, “cheer” the hero, and help the cast along the way! Tickets range from $10 to $18pp and are available at www. WinnipesaukeePlayhouse.org or 279-0333
Thursday 20th Yin/Yang Restorative Yoga Class w/ Tekla Frates
Frates Dance Studio,171 Fair Street, Laconia. 10:30am. This class is for persons of all levels of experience. The sequence guides us through the most gentle movement and then settles us into deep stillness or propped asana. Just the right combination to rejuvenate and realign! Classes are $15pp. Join the YOurGA Facebook page to sign in to class ahead of time for a $5 discount!
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Nor thfield Community Pines, 61 Summer Street, Northfield. 11am12pm. 934-3454
Friday 21st Michael Vincent Band & Ron Levy Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New
William Ogmundson – Classic Christmas Concert Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. Pitman’s is a BYO venue. Tickets are $20pp. www.PitmansFreightRoom.com or 527-0043
Sunday 23rd Jazz on A Sunday (JOSA) – Alto Saxophonist Greg Abate The Center at Eastman, Grantham. Doors open at 3pm, Show is from 4 to 7pm. A bistro menu and a full beverage selection is offered during all JOSA performances by the awardwinning restaurant, Bistro Nouveau. Tickets are $20/adults, $18/seniors and students. For reservations call 863-8000 or visit www.JOSAJazz.
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Wednesday 26th Foot Care Clinic
Franklin VNA & Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Please call for an appointment. 934-3454
Thursday 27th Yin/Yang Restorative Yoga Class w/ Tekla Frates
Frates Dance Studio,171 Fair Street, Laconia. 10:30am. This class is for persons of all levels of experience. The sequence guides us through the most gentle movement and then settles us into deep stillness or propped asana. Just the right combination to rejuvenate and realign! Classes are $15pp. Join the YOurGA Facebook page to sign in to class ahead of time for a $5 discount!
Saturday 29th Kerri Louise & Will Noonan – Live Comedy Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. 7:30pm. Tickets are $20pp and are available at www. JeansPlayhouse.com or at the door. 745-2141
Sunday 30th Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” – Film Showing Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. 4pm & 7pm. Tickets are $20pp and are available at www. JeansPlayhouse.com or at the door. 745-2141
Advanced boaters will paddle the “Lower” Winnipesaukee from Cross Mill Road in Northfield to downtown Franklin taking out at Trestle View Park. Each year more spectators gather to see the sight of kayakers splashing and slicing through snow and ice-filled class IV rapids to usher in the new year. Downtown businesses will be open for eating, drinking and shopping. 380-0246 or email dan@heartstringmedia.com
Friday 4th Recycled Percussion The Flying Monkey, South Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH. com or 569-2551
Snowshoeing for Beginners Prescott Farm, White Oaks Road, Laconia. 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of snowshoeing and take it slow! Discover how much fun it can be to get out and explore the world in winter. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you don’t have your own. $12/members, free for upgraded members, $15/ non-members. www.PrescottFarm. org or 366-5695
Recycled Percussion The Flying Monkey, South Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH. com or 569-2551
Thurs. 10th – Sun. 27th Mama Mia! Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. ABBA’s hits tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. The sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Tickets run from $20 to $26 and are available online at www. RochesterOperaHouse.com or by calling 335-1992
Saturday 12th Snowshoe Adventure Prescott Farm, White Oaks Road, Laconia. 1pm-3pm. Join one of the Naturalists for a refreshing walk and exploration of the winter landscape of Prescott Farm. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you don’t have your own. $12/members, free for upgraded members, $15/ non-members. www.PrescottFarm. org or 366-5695
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Paddlers will take to the water between 10am and 1pm with novice and intermediate boaters paddling the “Upper” Winnipesaukee from Route 140 to the Train Station in Northfield.
The First United Methodist Church of Gilford will be offerinf a Free Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, Christmas Day, December 25th. The church is located on Rte. 11A in Gilford The meal is a Ham dinner with all the extras! Potatoes – Candied Carrots – Rolls Green Bean Casserole – Homemade Desserts Music & appetizers start at at noon and the dinner is at 1pm Reservations Are Required Call 524-3289 by Dec. 20th Please leave your name & number of people in your party and we will see you on the 25th! Volunteers are also needed for preparation on the 24th and clean-up on the 25th Please call 4559455 and leave your name and phone number. (Volunteers must call in advance for planning purposes.)
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Comedy, Chills, and Thrills Onstage in Lincoln Jean’s Playhouse, home to great entertainment in the heart of the White Mountains, offers two great evening events in one big weekend, from a night of comedy to an afternoon and evening of extreme ski celebration. First, comedy Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” reigns on Saturday, December 29, with live appearances by popular headliner Kerri Louise and opener Will Noonan in one show only at 7:30 p.m. Kerri Louise, a finalist on NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing,’ has been a popular favorite in standup comedy for almost two decades. She made her mark in the Boston comedy scene and quickly made the jump to top NYC comedy clubs. Opening for Louise, Will Noonan - “Boston’s Best Comedian 2018” (The Improper Bostonian magazine) He’s a regular on “The Anthony Cumia Show” with Artie Lange and Anthony Cumia, has told a sotry for Ira Glass’ popular ‘This American Life’, and is sometimes a fill in radio host for WAAF in Boston. Will is the creator and host of the popular iTunes charting podcast “High Pathetically with Will Noonan,” and makes his first North Country appearance at Jean’s. Tickets are v$20 general admission tickets, available in advance and at the door. Then, on Sunday, December 30, chills and thrills carve their way through every frame of Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” film event with two shows at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Warren Miller Entertainment IS the face of great ski adventure filming, and the genius of the late, great Miller is celebrated in this presentation by Volkswagen and hosted by extreme ski great Dan Egan. This 69th installment of ski enthusiasts brings new and veteran athletes alike together to pay tribute to the man who started it all. Watch as the world’s best skiers and riders cover ground in some of the most legendary destinations to honor a face that launched a thousand quips and got us all started on this long, crazy ride. Visit some of Warren’s favorite locations from Switzerland to Chamonix, British Columbia to Alaska, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand and more. Tickets are $20 general admission includes film event and special give-aways for each and every ticket holder. Get tickets now at www.jeansplayhouse.com or phone 603745-2141; tickets also available at the door.
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To The Editor: A government study made recently indicate that there were about 700 million people in the world who would like to immigrate to the United States. Government studies conclude that we can absorb about a million immigrants every year. It is logical that we make a reasonable investment to protect our borders from the mobs of people who feel entitled to enter our country. If we don’t defend our southern border we will be overrun by a tidal wave of people bringing with them immense problems of dependency and criminality. What is the consistency of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer who allowed President Obama to send 150 billion dollars to Iran and yet are reluctant to approve 5 billion dollars to
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protect our southern border from waves of people we cannot absorb. In 2008 Speaker Pelosi says “we certainly don’t want anymore coming in”. In 2009 Chuck Schumer said “illegal immigration is wrong”. Now Pelosi says “walls are racist” David Rubin the American born mayor of Shiloh, Israel tells us that their new high-tech wall completed in 2015 has completely eliminated entry of illegal immigrants. The result is that crime in Israel has dropped dramatically in the last 3 years because now they have a secure wall. New Hampshire voters will be watching to see whether Chris Pappas and the others who represent us in Washington understand the dangers of our open unprotected border. New Hampshire voters as asking why would you not vote to approve 5 Billion million dollars to build the wall? David Scott Dover, NH.
Definition of Christmas To The Editor: The true definition of Christmas is a Christian religious festival to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25th. Period. I believe there is a so-called “War On Christmas”,and it was started by the Atheists. For many years,atheists have complained,brought on lawsuits,put up billboards,etc. against the true definition of Christmas. The Atheists don’t believe in Jesus Christ nor His birth,and yet they are
This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvert’s death in 1902. The new Weirs Times was re-established in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Cocheco Valley area with the new Cocheco Times. Our newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper which are taken from Calvert’s historic publication.
offended by public displays of both of them? This is a suspension of reason and logic. There is 13% of the U.S. population selfidentified as Atheist,and over 75% as Christian. Yet retailers,radio stations and those who write the ads and catalogs for Christmas,have all submitted to the Atheists demands by selling 98% secular “Christmas” items. Christians fight against things that are sinful, which is a problem for many businesses who seek to profit by them,so maybe that’s why they mostly put out secular things to sell. The malls always have a Santa Claus, but have you ever seen a Nativity? Radios play maybe 2 out of 10 songs about Jesus’s birth,and call the other 8 Christmas music too. Christmas ads and catalogs rarely feature a Nativity Scene in them. I know of only one being who would dare to create a False Christ like Santa Clause in a subtle attempt to erase from our minds the birth of Jesus,seeking worship for himself instead,through our worship of Santa Clause over Jesus. Is he successful? You be the judge. Jesus said “You will be hated by everyone because of me.” No other religion has their religious holidays attacked or persecuted as Christians. I wonder how Atheists feel about making Jesus right? Len Hanley Barnstead, NH.
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I still believe in Santa Claus. Of course, at the same time, I’m pretty sure that he doesn’t exist. But I am of the mind that I shouldn’t dismiss anything as false unless it is absolutely proven to me that it is or it isn’t. It has never been proven to me that Santa Claus isn’t real. It has only been suggested to me by a bunch of other people who are convinced he doesn’t exist based solely on the information that has been handed down to them by people whose only proof of this is the word of other people who were, in turn, told by others. No one, it seems, ever has had positive proof that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. So, I will always hold onto that tiny inkling that he does, After all, if the guy does really show up one day, holding a bagful of treats just for me, he might call me on my disbelief and leave with the goods. (I have to throw in here, that even for the sake of political correctness, I will never assume that Santa Claus, if he exists, might be a woman.) When I was a kid, Santa Claus always came to our house on Christmas Eve with a pillowcase full of toys. I was always in awe and for years was so mesmerized by the whole scene that I never thought twice about where Santa went once he left our house.
One year, when I was maybe eight, I was becoming more curious about Santa. Some kids as school were touting the fact of his non-existence. It was a confusing time. That Christmas Eve, amongst all the hubbub in my house upon the arrival and departure of Santa (there were six of us kids, two parents, two grandparents and a dog, there was always a lot going on) I slipped through the crowd and, unnoticed, made my way to the front door. Expecting to see Santa hop on his sled, or at least walk down the street, I instead saw him make a sharp left and come back into the house through the side door. Wending my way through the pile of wrapping paper that was beginning to build up on the living room floor, I casually headed towards the kitchen which was where the entrance to the side door led to. There was too much going on for anyone to notice. Once in the kitchen, I peeked down the stairs to the basement. The lights were on and there was noise. Someone was down there. Santa!! I tiptoed down the steps and peeked around the corner into the laundry room. Standing there, undressing from his Santa outfit, was my grandfather. He saw me. A slight smile came over him and he effortlessly went into the explanation that Santa was very busy and he was acting as his helper. He was pretty convincing. Still, combined with all of the stories I was hearing at school from my peers, my confidence in a real Santa Claus had taken a huge hit. I didn’t know it at the time, but this was only my
first disappointment in a long line. Age and more wisdom made me realize that more and more people were just pretending to be someone they weren’t. Fictional characters; people we wanted to believe in. But they weren’t always being honest. This is especially true in politics and with a lot of things to do with money. But age and wisdom also proved to me that some people tried hard to be someone it was becoming increasingly harder to be in this world; almost fictional characters: honest, reliable, responsible, hard-working and selfsufficient. That always gives me an inkling of hope and that’s why I can’t completely give up on the idea of Santa Claus. The poor guy works hard all year, along with his elves, making presents for people he doesn’t know that well. Then he spends a good twenty-four hours circling the globe, stuffing himself down chimneys, making sure everyone gets what they asked for. It doesn’t matter what the weather is and all he eats during this entire ordeal is some cookies and hot chocolate which is lukewarm at best. He doesn’t ask for anything for himself, never complains and he does it all with a smile and a hearty laugh year after year. It makes sense that he might need some helpers. Who wouldn’t? So maybe my grandfather really knew the guy, I never asked him directly. People will tell you it’s crazy to believe in Santa Claus if you are an adult. I disagree. I think he’s a great role model. Merry Christmas!!
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An Ethics Lesson for USA Today’s ‘Queer’ Bullies This week, I did something that USA Today’s executive leadership apparently hadn’t done lately: I read the newspaper’s by Michelle Malkin “principles of Syndicated Columnist ethical conduct for newsrooms.” It’s pretty highfalutin. The media manifesto of virtue, posted online, applies to all employees “working with any news platform, including newspapers, websites, mobile devices, video, social media channels and live story events.” Whether writing online or covering breaking developments, USA Today’s journalists are supposedly committed to: --Seeking and reporting the truth in a truthful way. --Serving the public interest. --Exercising fair play. --Acting with integrity. Now, let’s compare the lofty rhetoric with low-blow reality. On Sunday, 21-year-old University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray won the Heisman Trophy. He gave a gracious, emotional speech that celebrated his faith in God, respect for his fellow athletes, love of family, lifelong work ethic and team spirit. “I’ve worked my whole life to fulfill my goals, but at the same time, I know there’s a higher power looking down on me. He enables me to do all things. For that I’m grateful -- for the many blessings that God has blessed me with,” Murray humbly told reporters. But one reporter wasn’t interested in covering the actual news of the Heisman winner’s triumph. He was interested in sabotaging it. Within hours of the press
conference, USA Today sports writer Scott Gleeson penned an article attacking Murray for posting “tweets using an anti-gay slur.” Murray and family awoke Monday morning to a barrage of character smears slamming his “homophobic” posts from six years ago -- when Murray was 14 or 15 years old and jokingly called his friends “queer.” Google is now clogged with wall-to-wall coverage of his teenage antics from CNN to “The Today Show” to every sports outlet and his hometown Oklahoma newspaper. Gleeson’s hit piece reeks of deceptive vigilantism, not journalism. After noting that Murray had a “Saturday to remember,” Gleeson wrote that “the Oklahoma quarterback’s memorable night also helped resurface social media’s memory of several homophobic tweets more than six years old.” Who “resurfaced social media’s memory?” Why, it was Gleeson himself! By creating an illusion that Murray’s schoolboy tweets were the subject of any scrutiny and outrage other than Gleeson’s own, USA Today gave us a shining example of the manufacturing of fake news. Ain’t misleading passive voice grand? Indeed, Gleeson’s own biography is one of a social justice advocate dedicated to identity politics propaganda. “My enterprise and human interest work on the LGBT movement in sports made me an APSE award finalist in 2016 and a USBWA award winner in 2017,” Gleeson boasts. Was he aiming for another award with his ambush of Murray? Gleeson certainly got his new scalp and paraded it prominently, with aiding and abetting by USA Today’s silent, AWOL editors. Within hours of publication, Murray had apologized.
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The ‘International Community’ Isn’t A Community Very often these days, we hear about the wonderful richness of the international community. Americans are chastised for failing to go along with by Ben Shapiro the internationSyndicated Columnist al community on climate change; failing to follow the consensus of the international community on health care; failing to mirror the priorities of the international community in foreign policy. But here’s the reality: There is no international community. There is merely a group of states motivated by self-interest. Sometimes those self-interests overlap. Other times they don’t. But let’s not pretend that the international community somehow maintains a sort of collective moral standing merely by dint of numbers. In fact, precisely the opposite is often true. Take, for example, the United
Nations’ recent decision not to condemn the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. This week, the U.N. General Assembly voted on a resolution condemning the group for “repeatedly firing rockets into Israel and for inciting violence, thereby putting civilians at risk,” as well as for using assets to construct “tunnels to infiltrate Israel and equipment to launch rockets into civilian areas.” The U.N., which requires a two-thirds vote to pass a General Assembly resolution, voted down the resolution -87 nations in favor, 58 against, 32 abstaining. All in all, that means that more nations voted against ratifying the resolution -- 90 -than in favor of it. Up to this point, the U.N. has never passed a single resolution against Hamas. Just days later, Palestinian terrorists opened fire on a group of people waiting for a bus near Ofra, a settlement in Judea and Samaria. The drive-by shooting wounded seven people, including
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France; Yellow Jackets Sting Macron UNITED NATIONS - Elected
on a wave of dynamism a mere eighteen months ago, French President Emmanuel Macron has by John J. Metzler morphed into Syndicated Columnist the figure of derision and disillusion. From a stunning 66 percent landslide win in the May 2017 elections to a perilous political free fall, Em-manuel Macron, France’s youngest president, now has an 18 percent approval rating. Macron, a former investmentbanker proudly called himself Jupiter; yet the self-declared Jupiterian president planned to philosophically operate above mere mortal pedantic politics. But alas, he flew too high and close to the sun and like the mythological Ikarus, his wings melted in the harsh light of sullen rural populace discontent over steep taxes and stagnant salaries. Now for four tumultuous weekends, an entrenched protest movement, the Gilets Jaunes or the Yellow Vests, have confronted Macron and his policies on the streets of Paris and towns across France. The Parisian newsweekly L’Express headlined, “France against France.” The Gilets Jaunes appear less anchored in traditional Left/Right politics than a curious across the board unity between the working poor, the rural lower middle class, and the disaffected who see the
President’s policies as favoring rich cities such as Paris and Lyon at the expense of the rural regions. The movement not surprisingly, has gained student support but has no clear leader. The initial spark came from higher fuel taxes, meant to keep in step with Green Carbon emission standards. But Climate policy aside, the deeper reasons are rooted in a smoldering resentment by the silent majority against an officious and remote government and the legions of technocrats who always know better, and a President of the Republic who has a proverbial tin ear for advice. Anne-Elizabeth Moutet, a noted journalist opined in the New York Post, “Their lives are fenced in by an ever-growing skein of nannystate regulations. Before the fuel tax, there was the un-popular rollback of the speed limit on France’s roads.” France now faces one of its periodic uprisings as hundreds of thousands have turned out nation-ally wearing the trademark yellow vests and calling for Macron to step-down. Tragically among legitimate protest are infiltrated by black hooded casseurs, the anarchists and extremist looters who smash shop windows, burn cars and face-off the police in pitched teargas choked battles. Violence at the Arch of Triumph and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier shed a dark cloud on the movement. Philosopher Pascal Bruckner told Le Figaro, “The one who commits violence is not a victim, but a barbarian.”
Yet contrary to the serious unrest which lasted for weeks in 2005, those incidents were largely contained to the banalieus, gritty suburbs where marginalized North African youth created havoc. These demonstrations are in the very heart of Paris; the iconic Champs Elysees and chic central
boulevards. The protesters are the ordinary and mainstream French from the provinces who have come to jolt the city of light into listening to their concerns. The Political Class and the hauteur of those who know better have triggered a backlash which See METZLER on 25
Charitable States Years ago I developed the habit of reading magazines back-to-front. I found that many magazines put their quirky editorials or interestby Ken Gorrell ing infographContributing Columnist ics on the last page, content that appealed to me. Starting at the back also meant I could discover the main articles on my own based on accompanying photographs or big-font call-outs, without the editor’s guidance in the table of contents. When December’s edition of Business NH Magazine arrived, I turned to the back to see the “Number Crunch” page, full of odd tidbits. The first thing that caught my eye was the picture of Santa and the news that a rent-a-Claus in New Hampshire could cost you $150-$300 an hour. Santa stand-ins at lawyer rates seemed a bit steep until I thought about having to deal with kids’ wishes and whines, not to mention assuming the awesome responsibility of keeping “the secret” alive. Between that and the costume, they earn their fee. Of course, even with Santas, caveat emptor applies: A Florida man on the sex-offender registry was arrested last month for trying to rent himself out as a right jolly old elf. Only the original St. Nick is above suspicion. The statistic that most interested me was at the bottom of the page. According to WalletHub, New Hampshire was the 13th most charitable state in 2017. I checked out the website to see how “charitable” was defined and found the 2018 rankings. Good
news: We moved up four spots to 9th. Along with Connecticut, we are the only New England states in the Top 10. Hard-hearted Rhode Islanders were 49th. The overall rankings were based on contributions of money and time. This is where the numbers get interesting. We earned our high mark not so much from cash donations (we were 27th) than from the donation of time. Granite Staters ranked 2nd in the nation for giving their time to worthy causes. Charities need money to operate. But they also need volunteers to provide services directly to people in need. Writing a check to support a favored charity is one level of commitment; giving of your time and talents is a whole other level. Putting your money where your mouth is is good; putting yourself into the action is even better. It’s that spirit, exemplified here in NH, that separates America from most other nations. The United States ranks 4th in the world for charitable donations according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index 2018. Indonesia was #1, but five English-speaking Western nations occupied #2 - #6. The CAF scores are based on three percentages: People who donated money, volunteered, or helped a stranger in the month before the survey was taken. I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw that while more than 55% of respondents in the five Englishspeaking nations in the Top 10 reported donating money, volunteering time, or helping a stranger, in France (ranked #72 out of 146 nations surveyed), less than a third of the population reported doing so. This is the nation where people are now violently protest-
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by Mike Moffett Contributing Writer
“CAN’T MISS” SPORTS ENDINGS Elsewhere in this issue you’ll note a reference to the “Miami Miracle” and the Dolphins’ 34-33 victory over the New England Patriots, featuring perhaps the most spectacular play in NFL history. It quickly surpassed a million viewings on YouTube. Check it out. If you do You-Tube it, you’ll notice some empty seats at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Some folks left early to beat the traffic and subsequently missed the miracle. While they should be grateful for You-Tube, that’s thin gruel compared to the fulfilling experience of witnessing the miracle in person with thousands of fellow fans—creating that primal and elemental crowd roar. You-Tube viewings just can’t match the joyous hugs of total strangers in common celebration. I thought back to the Immaculate Reception, which Pittsburgh Steeler fans claim to be the most spectacular play in NFL history. You-Tube similarly offers several viewing options re: Franco Harris’s improbable touchdown reception which beat the Oakland Raiders 13-7 in a 1972 playoff game. Sadly, the Immaculate Reception was not witnessed by the man who most deserved to see it. Steeler owner Art Rooney had left his owner’s box to make his way to the locker room to offer post-game condolences to his players. No doubt he heard
Franco Harris and the Immaculate Reception. the crowd roar, but sadly didn’t see the Steeler miracle. There was no YouTube in 1972 and I’m sure Rooney forever regretted giving up on his team a few seconds too soon. I once left a Padres game in San Diego early to beat traffic, only to miss a dramatic comeback capped by a Tony Gwynn home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth for an unlikely Padre victory at Qualcomm Stadium. Aye caramba! But I didn’t learn from that. Beth and I were at Game 6 of the 2013 KnicksCeltics NBA playoff series at the Boston Garden. The C’s had won two straight playoff games and were seeking to emulate the 2004 Red Sox and overcome a 3-0 series deficit. Sadly, the Celtics played horribly. They took a timeout with around nine minutes to play, trailing 75-49. “I can’t take any more of this,” I said to Beth. “Let’s get out of here.” We made our way out of the building and eventually to our vehicle, where I turned on the radio to hear the crowd roaring. The play-by-play announcer was screaming. “And that makes it 7569! Twenty straight Celtic points! This may be the greatest comeback in NBA history!” I was literally sick to my stomach.
I looked at Beth and said “I am so, so sorry!” The Celtics then cut the lead to four, but the Knicks eventually prevailed, sparing me the need to commit sports seppuku. The lesson, though, was clear. As Winston Churchill said in one of the briefest and most celebrated college commencement speeches ever: “Never give up!” Sports Quiz What all-time Celtic great played his last game for Boston in the aforementioned playoff game against the Knicks? (Answer follows)
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Marine Corps Meetings
Granite Steak & Grill, Rte 11, Farmington Rd, Rochester. 11:30am. Third Tuesday of
Lakes region VNA Office, 186 Waukewan Street, Meredith. Sessions will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm. Carol Snow-Asher, Spiritual Care Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator at LR VNA will facilitate the monthly support session for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. 279-6611
Family Story Time
Concord Public Library, Green Street, Concord. Wednesdays at 9:30am. This class includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, all designed to strengthen children’s reading or prereading skills! Registration is not required and all ages are invited; groups welcome! 2258670
Hooks & Needles – Knitting & Crocheting Group
Meredith Senior Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith. Group meets every Tuesday 9:3011:30am. All are welcome. 279-4647
Support Group for Caregivers & Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
Laconia Congregational Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, Laconia. 2pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of each month. Group is confidential and non-denominational. 5366060
Once Read Bookstore – A Project of the Friends of Meredith Public Library
Hannaford Shopping Center, 38 Whittier Highway, Meredith. Bookstore is open every Thursday and Friday from 10am to 2pm and Saturday 10-3:30 and Sunday 11 to 2. All proceeds fund programs for children and adults at the Meredith Public Library. 5200434
Newfound Knights – Chess Club Sleeper-Minot Library, Bristol. 5-7pm. Twice a month (Tuesdays). Any and all chess players are welcome, even if you have never played, people will be willing to take time and teach you how to play. Learn a new game, meet new people and have fun! Free and open to all. Tron84nh@gmail.com for dates and more details.
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The Former Center Harbor Food Pantry, 80 Bean Road, Moultonborough. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-12pm, and Sunday 12pm3pm. 250-8028
Lakes Region Brain Injury Support Group
Lakes Region Community Services, 719 Main Street, Laconia. 6-7:30pm. 1st Thursday of every month. 2258400
Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting Trinity Episcopal Church, Route 25, Meredith. 7-9pm. First and third Thursday of the month. Persons of all experience levels are welcome to attend. www.lrcameraclub.
Line Dancing
Starr King Unitarian Meeting House, Plymouth. Sundays 4-5pm. 536-1179
Mahjong
Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. 12:30-3pm every Monday. 524-6042
Free Movie Matinee
Dover Public Library. Every Saturday at 2pm. Free screening of a family movie. Bring your own popcorn!
Preschool Storytime
Meredith Public Library, Main St. Wednesdays, 10:3011:30am and Thursdays, 1-2pm. Ages 3-5. 279-4303.
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Zentangle Workshop
VynnArt, Main Street, Meredith. Every third Friday. Call 279-0557to sign up.
Overeaters Anonymous
Hope-Franklin RCC, 175 Central Street, Franklin. Saturdays 11am-noon.
NAMI-NH Family Support Group
Pease Public Library, downstairs, Plymouth. 7pm. First and third Mondays of each month. Open to anyone who is dealing with a close friend or family member who has a mental illness. 254-5090 or 536-2699
Genealogy Workshop
Wolfeboro Public Library, Wolfeboro. 10am-Noon. The first Tuesday of every month. Featuring methods of jump starting genealogical research for both the beginner and the advanced genealogist. Free and open to all. 569-2428
Central NH Amateur Radio Club Meeting Gilford Community Church, Gilford. Meets the first Tuesday of each month. Interested in amateur radio? New members welcome! Check website for details www.chnarc.org
Bible Study
Open Door Bible Church, 2324 Rt. 16, next to West Ossipee Post Office. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm. 508-380-0471
Singles Dance
Daniel’s Hall, Rt 4, Nottingham. Fridays from 8pm-12am. Casual dress. BYOB, free light buffet and drink set-ups. Smoking outside on the patio. $12. 942-8525
Acoustic Country Pickin Party
Tilton Senior Center from 7pm9pm every Wednesday.
Knotty Knitters
Meredith Public Library, Main St. 10:30am - Noon. Every Thursday. All levels of experience welcome. 2794303.
Social Bridge
Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. 10:30am12:30pm Every Friday. 5246042
Old Time Country, Gospel and Bluegrass Jam
Old White Church, Rt 109 A Ctr. Tuftonboro. Tuesday nights 6:30-9:30pm. Open to the public. Musicians invited Call 569-3861.
Woodside Carvers Club
Woodside Building at the Taylor Community, Laconia. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30am. Beginners welcome. 934-4265
Tot Time
Meredith Public Library, Main St. Fridays 9:30-10:20am. Ages 3-5. 279-4303.
Art Classes Workshops
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Imagine Gallery, 624 Main Street, Laconia. Open Tues-Sat. 10am-5pm or by appointment. Ongoing classes for all ages, art exhibits and art work of local artists for sale. Call 528-1706 or 2352777. imaginegallerynh.com.
Weirs Community Park Association Meeting Community Hall above the fire station. 7pm. Second Monday of every month. All are welcome. 366-5185.
Free Weight Loss Group
Ossipee Library Meeting Room. Mondays from 5pm7pm. Call Mary at 284-6644
month at 7pm. Open to all preand post-transplant patients, families and friends. Bring your questions and concerns and share your news. 2244767
Crohn’s/Colitis Group
Support
First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford. Second Monday of each month at 7pm. 524-2411
Amputee Peer Group
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Concord. Third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm. 226-9800
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Patrick’s Pub Mania presents their check to wrap-up the record-breaking week for the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. Patrick’s owners, flanked by Pub Mania Team Captains and participants, present check for $353,361 to bring the Children’s Auction total to $580,584 Another one for the record books. Patrick’s Pub Mania fundraising event for the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction brought in their 10th record-setting fundraising effort on Saturday, lifting the Children’s Auction to their largest total in 37 years - $580,584. The total amount raised by Pub Mania this year
was $353,361 bringing Pub Mania’s 10-year run to almost $2 Million. “The success of Pub Mania is due to the tremendous spirit of generosity that this community brings forth for the Children’s Auction and making a difference for the kids in our community” said Allan Beetle, co-owner of Patrick’s
and Pub Mania organizer. “Pub Mania is a fun and exciting way for people to be part of that.” Last year, the Children’s Auction distributed almost $500,000 to 50 organizations focusing on food, clothing, shelter and programs to improve the lives of children and families. “The need is even greater this year”, says Beetle, “so we’re very pleased the numbers are up”. With 31 teams and 24 people per team, the Pub Mania event has 744 participants. Each participant raises funds for their respective team, with teams enjoying a healthy competition for three coveted awards: Top Dollar, Outstanding Participation and Feeding Families Award. Team captains will enjoy a banquet at Patrick’s on December 17th where they will celebrate their accomplishments. For more information, visit www.patrickspub. com or www.childrensauction.com.
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but we then witnessed the Miami Miracle—which involved a long pass, several laterals and eventually a touchdown with no time left to give the Dolphins a 34-33 win. Aye Caramba! Thoroughly shaken by events in Miami, we headed outside to find inspiration. The light festival attracted hundreds of holiday celebrants who strolled along with us between and around the numerous dazSee BEER on 21
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fire treat featuring combinations of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. We proceeded down a virtual light tunnel to the stable which housed the world famous Clydesdales. Summer used her influence to allow us to meet Max the Clydesdale—up close and personal. The
gigantic horse was patient with us as we posed for photos. “Eight of our horses are heading to Annapolis for a big parade before the Military Bowl,” explained Summer. That major football event features the Cincinnati Bearcats taking on the Virginia Tech Hokies on See BEER on 22
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New Year’s Eve. We walked back though the lights to the gift shop (which attracted the significant others) and the Biergarten (which attracted the LBC). We sampled more of Summer’s product while talking sports, beer, and politics. She introduced us to some of her colleagues, like Carla Reardon, who runs the total Brewery Experience and Tony Rophid, who runs the gift shop. Great people, all. Then it was time to get a few more photos of the lights and head home. Aside from the ending of
the Patriots game, it had been a wondrous evening. “Your editor is a genius,” exclaimed Rep. Pearl. “We’re ready to support another feature story.” “I hear there’s a big Guinness Brewery in Dublin that would be perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day feature,” said Rep. Lang. “Dilly Dilly,” I replied. We stopped in the parking lot for one last look at the lights. “Merry Christmas, everyone!” said Rep. Panasiti— reminding us of the real reason behind the special, light-filled evening in Merrimack.
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Christmas is again a season of Joy and of Joyful Music.” It went on to promote its phonographs or “Talking Machines”. A Manchester store used poetry to send this message:“Been searching all day, For a nice thing to say, Something wholly different and new; But it must be confessed, The old stuff seems best, So here’s Merry Christmas to YOU!” They then added, “Armageddon is past – civilization has survived! Be happy, this Christmas, be happy!” Another Manchester store, that of furniture seller Lionel Fontaine, Inc., requested “Let us
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be had for $6.00, and an aluminum tea kettle for mother cost $5.50. E.C. Bailey’s men store insisted that a new pattern shirt would be a welcome gift for a man and that no man had too many good ties. The Rexall store (Woodman’s Drug Company) gave the following advice to shoppers:“Give what you can, but don’t give what you cannot afford.” They then advertised their merchandise, including perfume and toilet preparations for women, stating that “Pretty women are not pretty by accident. If they didn’t take proper care of their beauty, how long would it last? Even a homely woman is attractive if she is ‘ well groomed.’” They had a lot more to offer, such as confectioneries, skis and snowshoes for “Young America”, safety razors, cigars by the box, and values in their stationary
department with the claim “We always let the values creep up just as far as possible, and then prices creep down, way down.” I could list many other suggestions for gifts offered in 1918 and most of them were very practical, even for children, for whom items of clothing were popular. Items suggested for boys included games and electric lighted teddy bears, and for girls, dolls and teddy bears. Littleton Courier in its December 19th issue of the paper in 1918 stated that one thing that the war taught us was not to be wasteful. It said “German made toys are now a thing of the past, but American manufacturers have seen to it that the children will not be disappointed when they look in their stockings on Christmas morning…. Make the Christmas-tide a joyful one, see that the kiddies have the toys that they so dearly love, but to the older friends and relatives, give practical gifts.” The Union newspaper of Manchester, NH, noted in a 1918 Christmas Day headline followed by the news from Franklin that Christmas Eve was well observed with several city churches holding Christmas Eve services. According to the newspaper “ The Christmas eve festivities tonight were of an interesting nature.” Some churches, such as the Congregational and Christian, emphasized children’s programs and suppers. The Episcopal Church had a Christmas Eve midnight service
preceded and followed by parishioners singing carols on the streets in front of the homes of certain parishioners. St. Paul’s Catholic Church had its first midnight mass in many years. Children at the New Hampshire Orphan’s home put on a program in the afternoon and gifts were distributed to the boys and girls from under two large trees. Thanks to people from around the state who contributed each orphan received two gifts or more during the celebration. At the Belknap County Farm a program was held on Christmas Day as well as one at the New Hampshire School for Feeble Minded Children where there was a special dinner. The Salvation Army and other organizations also sponsored dinners to feed the poor on this special day, and you could not read the newspapers in those last days of December in 1918 without being reminded of the work of the Red Cross. In many ways the Christmas observances seem to have been the same then as now, and even though gifts may be the same or different, my hope is that all the wrappings of the season, good or bad, will be set aside to reveal the God-given Gift that started it all, not so long ago, and you will feel good about Christmas. Robert Hanaford Smith welcomes your comments at danahillsmiths@yahoo. com
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on weekends has turned chic Parisian shopping districts into surrealistic shut down and boarded up shops in the midst of the busy Christmas shopping season. One of Europe’s richest and most opulent cities reeks from the smell of tear gas and the sounds of police sirens. Respected French political commentator Michel Gurfinkiel doesn’t compare the current unrest to the massive 1968 student chaos but sees the crisis in France as part of the populist wave which has been lapping at the European establishments. And contrary to 1968, France does not have a revered President such as Charles de Gaulle. Instead there is the detached technocrat Macron. It took a month before Macron addressed the protesters on national TV; the speech was too little, too late, and though reasonable, had the aura of a contrite student. President Macron’s offers of minimum wage increases of 100 Euros per month, and tax free year end bonuses, may actually fan the flames for more concessions. The economy can ill afford these gestures nor the bloated social state. France has GDP growth of about 1.7 percent this year, about half of the USA. Its unemployment rate of 9.7 percent is double that of the U.S. Michel Gurfinkiel adds, “A sizable part of public opinion, including people who initially support-ed the Gilets jaunes, does not want the country to descend into chaos and will accordingly sup-port the president from now on, even if grudgingly.” In the midst of this mayhem, France lacks an imposing Charles de Gaulle figure. They must instead settle for Jupiter. 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.
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standouts born on Dec. 20 include the famous Chicago Cub Fred Merkle (1888) and former BoSox slugger Cecil Cooper (1949).
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Gleeson’s new headline blared: “Kyler Murray apologizes for homophobic tweets that resurfaced after he won Heisman Trophy.” On Tuesday, I wrote to USA Today’s editor in chief Nicole Carroll and executive editor for news Jeff Taylor with the following questions: How does Gleeson’s article comport with USA Today’s stated principles of ethical conduct for newsrooms? Specifically, how did the piece “serve the public interest,” “exercise fair play,” exhibit “fairness in relations with people unaccustomed to dealing with news media,” observe “standards of decency” and demonstrate “integrity”? And have there been any executive leadership discussions about the piece since its publication and widespread public backlash? The editors have not responded yet. In the meantime, I have more questions. How does lying in wait in for unknown months or years (when Gleeson could have “resurfaced” the old
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