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Good Things For Halloween by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer

These are some of the things that I have read will make for a safe Halloween in this year of 2023: Have a set plan of everything you will be doing on Halloween ahead of the event. Let the adults do the pumpkin carving. Children should always be accompanied by adults when they go trick or treating. Don’t use live flames in your carved pumpkins. Talk to your children about never talking to strangers as they go to trick or treat. Tell your child never to eat any of the items given to them until their parents examine them. Tell your children to stay in lighted areas

and to avoid dark areas. Set a specific time for your children to return home. Wear reflective clothing. Have a cell phone with you at all times. Wear shoes that are comfortable for you. Wear make-up instead of masks that interfere with vision. Have each child wear a card of identification in case they become separated. Keep a water bottle for children. Instruct children not to enter any house for their treats. Make sure that the costumes are flameretardant. Make sure that the costume fits properly. Beware of costumes that cause pets unwarranted stress. Carry a flashlight. Now I agree with most of these See SMITH on 34

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The Master Of Disaster To The Editor: Joe “The Hustler” Biden’s Build Back Better foreign policy has proven extraordinarily successful for our mortal enemies: China, Russia, and Iran (hereinafter CRI). Here is why: 1. General Milley’s strategic withdrawal from Afghanistan proved tremendously successful for CRI. China was gifted Bagram Air Force base, formerly our closest air base to China for defense and espionage. The “Hustler” gifted the Taliban $7.2 billion dollars of topflight military equipment which the Iranian Mullahs and Hamas are using to murder Israelis. The Taliban are now partnering with Iran to destroy Israel. According to John Ratcliffe and Senator Tom Cotton the Biden Demolitioncrat Cabal has contributed $60 billion to the Iranian Mullahs. The “Hustlers” Iranian negotiator, Robert Malley, is an Iranian spy. 2. The “Hustler” has given hundreds of billions of dollars to Ukraine(Zelensky) . The BidenObama Cabal has received $50 billion from China. Can anyone believe the “Hustler” hasn ‘t received kickbacks from Zelensky? The result of this amazing foreign policy is that Putin has placed tens of thousands of Russian troops on the Polish border. I am pretty sure Xi, Putin and the Iranians were not discussing grandchildren at their recent pow-wows. By the way, Putin is visiting Xi as I type this. 3. The CCP is the puppe-

teer, and the “ Hustler” is the puppet. Xi pulls the strings as Biden sells the USA down the drain. There is no other possible explanation for Biden shutting down our oil drilling, draining the national oil reserve and encouraging tens of millions of military aged illegal immigrants to infiltrate our country. The Master of Disaster, Destruction, Chaos, and Appeasement cannot be replaced soon enough so our beloved USA survives for our children and grandchildren. Charles Bradley Laconia, NH.

Local School Boards Take A Knee

To The Editor: Colin Kaepernick would be proud of the way some New Hampshire area local boards open their monthly meetings …by choosing “No!” to saluting our American Flag before their monthly meetings. As if on cue from the NFL, our area local boards are “taking a knee” right under our noses! Since attending some of these local area board meetings (town & school) in the last few months, I’ve learned that all but one of the SAU 35 White Mountain School Boards have chosen NOT to say the 10-second Pledge to our Flag! Why would they choose to do this to words which unify our citizens, which assimilate newcomers to our culture and way of life, which honor members of the community-at-large whom

these board members represent, such as the infirmed, the elderly, the taxpayers, the parents, the veterans, the businesses, and the children for whom they should be setting an example? Shouldn’t these board members show some gratitude to the hard-working taxpayers whose American “greenbacks,” whether in the form of local tax dollars or in the form of federal grant monies, pay for many, if not all, of the facilities, heat, salaries, books, programs, transportation, lunches, afterschool programs, field trips, sports programs, computers & technology, pensions, and other necessary items like electricity which make these schools function? We also pay for the SAU building which comprises many additional departments, equipment, and personnel. One very important historical event that occurred in America during its formation as to why these local New Hampshire town and school boards, as well as state boards, should be saluting our American flag before their monthly meetings goes back to September 21, 1788 when the independent state of New Hampshire was THE crucial and all-important state who cast the 9th vote (2/3 vote needed by the 13 states) to ratify the Constitution, thus creating the newly-formed “United States of America.” We created this new Constitutional Republic and the new symbol of the “red, white, and blue.” How can we create a new country with a new symbol, and then refuse to honor it every See MAILBOAT on 35

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This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvert’s death in 1902. The new Weirs Times was reestablished in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee. Our newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper which are taken from Calvert’s historic publication. Locally owned for 30 years, this publication is devoted to printing the stories of the people

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Movie Night At Community Church Of Alton The Community Church of Alton will be holding a Free Movie Night on Friday, October 27th at 7pm. The Church will be showing the 2015 movie “War Room.” With great jobs, a beautiful daughter (Alena Pitts) and a dream house, the Jordans seem to have it all. Appearances c a n b e d e ce i v i n g, h owe ve r, a s husband Tony (T.C. Stallings) flirts with temptation and wife Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) becomes increasingly bitter, crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. Their lives take an unexpected turn for the better when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie), who encourages the couple to find happiness through prayer. All are invited to this uplifting and inspirational movie. For more information, you can call the church at 603-875-5561 or visit www. ccoaalton.com . The church building is located at 20 Church St, Alton, NH.

Beer For History To Feature The Czar’s Brewery And UNH Brewlab EXETER -On Thursday, November 2 and 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the American Independence Museum’s Beer for History series will feature The Czar’s Brewery and UNH Brewlab, respectively. Presented by Donahue Tucker & Ciandella, Beer for History is familyfriendly and features music, trivia, Escape Room, and colonial tavern games with seating available both inside and outside the museum’s Folsom Tavern (c. 1775). “These are fun events with proceeds that support our education and public programs as part of our We Are One initiative to promote inclusive and diverse perspectives on colonial history,” said Jennifer Carr, executive director. “Have a beer for a wonderful cause.” Tickets for each upcoming Beer for History event is $10, while youth (under 21) are free. Beer for History events take place at the American Independence Museum’s Folsom Tavern, 164 Water St., Exeter, NH. Ticket prices include beer (21+), Escape Room, and light snacks. To purchase tickets, or learn more about Beer for History, visit independencemuseum.org.

The Village Players To Collect Food Donations At Performances Of “Oliver!”

Guided Hike In The Hebron Town Forest As the leaves fall, we have a chance to see the underlying shape of the watershed. It’s a great time to notice landforms and seasonal changes in plant communities that can have an impact on everything downhill. Join Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) Education & Outreach Manager Mirka Zapletal for an autumn hike Thursday, November 2nd in the Hebron Town Forest at 10am exploring the fall landscape and what it tells us about water quality in the watershed. Participants will hike the Cockermouth Ledge Loop, an approximately 2 mile trip with some steep sections, which includes views of Newfound Lake and Groton. Registration is required and space is limited. Register online at NewfoundLake.org/events or call 603-744-8689. NLRA works to protect the habitats and high-quality waters of Newfound Lake and its watershed, maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem. Along with educational programming like guided hikes and paddles, NLRA monitors water quality, conserves land, manages stormwater pollution, and monitors for invasive species. For more than 50 years NLRA has been protecting Newfound Lake, and the results of that conservation are as clear as Newfound’s water. You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org.

The Village Players are moving into the final week of rehearsals before “Oliver!” opens on the first weekend of November. Some of the well-known songs from the musical include “Consider Yourself,” “Food, Glorious Food,” “Where Is Love?,” and “As Long as He Needs Me.” Recognizing that there are people in our community each day experiencing hunger, at every performance, the Village Players will be collecting donations of unexpired canned goods to deliver to the LIFE Ministries Food Pantry. House manager Joyce ChandlerSmith points out, “‘Oliver!’ is a play about not only friendship and hope, but also homelessness and hunger. We hope we can make an impact on the needs of our neighbors.” Boxes will be placed on either side of the ticket booth for voluntary contributions. The cans will be delivered to the LIFE Ministries Food Pantry, who help people in need in 24 towns in our area. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, November 3, 4, 10, and 11, at 7:30, and Sundays, November 5 and 12, at 2:00, at the Village Players Theater, 51 Glendon St, Wolfeboro. Tickets can be purchased online at village-players.com, at Black’s Paper and Gifts in Wolfeboro, or at the door (if there are any left). Adults $25. Children age 12 and under $15.

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No Shenanigans Allowed Halloween is a lot different now than when I was a kid. Back then no one was really looking out for us. We were let loose to roam as we pleased by Brendan Smith and we were alWeirs Times Editor lowed to dress up as anything we wanted without considering feelings. Shenanigans were the order of the day and there was no repercussions. It was a dangerous and insensitive time and I apologize to today’s youth for our total lack of caring in thinking only of ourselves and just having fun Can you forgive us? Now, as I am older, I realize the responsibility I have in making Halloween the serious day it should be. We don’t get that many trick or treaters on our street, but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down and be complacent. We are always prepared. We usually have a bag full of candies to give out just in case there is suddenly a mad rush of kids knocking on our door. We don’t want to ever be caught short-handed and be talked about in the neighborhood. Also, I did hear that there may be a slight uptick in trick or treaters this year due to climate change and we want to be ready. This year we are planning on buying a couple of extra bag of goodies, including gluten free and vegan options, so as to make sure we can meet the dietary needs of any trick or treaters we might get. I did write a few years back about one trick or treater, who upon seeing all we had were peanut butter cups, informed me with a sigh of disgust that he didn’t like peanut butter. Then realizing that his options were limited, he succumbed and

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begrudgingly took a few anyway. He didn’t even say “Thank You” but that was understood. We had disappointed him with what we had to offer. We should have been better prepared to meet his expectations. I am hoping he will be back this year and be delighted in our new selection. We realize our responsibility as the givers of candy and how our actions could reflect upon the choices he might make in the future. It must be so hard to be a parent today and have to worry so much that others will make the right choices in helping your kids develop into good people. I promise to try harder this year. I always remember to check the Halloween schedule in advance so I know the dates and times when kids are allowed to go trick or treating. Even though Halloween is on a Tuesday this year, I noticed that some towns are celebrating it on Monday, for reasons that only a well-oiled bureaucracy can understand. I read that Halloween in the city where I live will actually be on the exact day that it falls on. I realize this will be inconvenient to some, but I’m sure the decision was arrived at after a long and thoughtful process that took everyone’s schedule under consideration. As it has been common practice for many years now, there is also a certain time frame when trick or treating is allowed. Not one second before or one second after the designated hours can one knock on your door. It’s not like the old wild west days when we were kids, running willy-nilly through the streets at anytime of the day or night, knocking on doors at ungodly hours, demanding our treats or there would be a trick. It’s amazing we ever survived and became civilized adults. With exact times now designated, us folks who are handing out the treats have a more

regimented framework to adhere to. I for one always have my phone at the ready to make that 911 call should an errant trick or treater darken my doorstep past the designated hour. (You’d think that shutting down all outside lights at 7:01pm would be enough of a deterrent, but there is always a delinquent out there ready to break the rules.) I am not sure what the penalty is for trick or treating outside the designated hours, but I hope it is significant. It’s best to start teaching these kids at an early age that rules and laws just can’t be ignored. It will make for better and more obedient citizens in the future. Of course, being vigilant, I will be on the lookout for any Halloween costumes which may be found offensive. With the miniscule amount of trick or treaters we have had in the past, it has yet to be a problem. Still, there are at least a hundred or more offensive costumes on the list than there were just a couple of years ago, so the chances of me catching one get greater every year. I do have a list I keep taped by the front door to scan quickly if I feel a certain costume has crossed a line. (Now might be a good time to make this public apology to all Hobos for the years as a child I took this costume upon me to reap my share of goodies. I am living with that guilt everyday since I realized, in my early fifties, that I needed to feel guilty and be remorseful.) What will Halloween will bring this year, I can’t tell. But I will make sure to keep my eyes and ears open for any late minute changes and concerns about this important day. You can be certain that there will be no shenanigans allowed at our house.

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How America Can Avert WWIII The United Nations Is Useless The United States is pouring more than $12 billion a year of our tax money down the U.N. rathole and squandering a better opportunity. The dream behind the U.N.’s founding, to provide an international forum for peaceful cooperation and the prevention of war, by Betsy McCaughey doesn’t have to be discarded. America should lead the democratic naSyndicated Columnist tions to establish a new forum and junk the U.N. Those two letters have come to stand for Useless Nations, or worse, Unethical Nations. The U.N. lends legitimacy to ruthless, despotic regimes and even a terrorist organization, Hamas. The current crisis in Gaza shows the U.N.’s true colors. For years, the U.N. refused to label Hamas what it is — a terrorist organization like ISIS or Al Qaeda. In 2018, then-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley sounded the alarm about Hamas’ plans to attack Israeli communities, even alleging evidence of maps and raid plans. Haley urged the terrorist designation, but the U.N. refused to act. Last week, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Hamas’ terror attack. But Guterres has also aggressively criticized Israel’s impending invasion of Gaza to rout out Hamas. That’s no surprise. The U.N. has long been biased against Israel and captive of the world’s most despotic regimes. What is surprising is how President Joe Biden kowtows to the U.N., as if it merits respect. In 2021, soon after entering the White House, Biden told the U.N. General Assembly the U.S. is “back at the table,” pursuing “relentless diplomacy” and embracing globalist goals. And he came bearing money. The U.S. provides one-fifth of the international organization’s budget, the largest contributor. Biden restored funding for U.N. agencies cut under President Donald Trump, including more than $600 million a year for the pro-Palestinian U.N. Relief and Works Agency. UNRWA supports the annihilation of Israel. Haley protested that UNRWA “uses American money to feed Palestinian hatred of the Jewish state.” UNRWA pays for printed school materials that teach Palestinian children to kill Jews. Maps for Palestinian children don’t even show Israel as a country. Apparently, that’s not a problem for the Biden administration. In its eagerness to be “back at the table,” Team Biden is making the U.S. into a patsy. Start with COVID. The U.N.’s See MCCAUGHEY on 36

In 1990, after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, President George H.W. Bush was considering the American response. He was torn: On the one hand, he saw the necessity of pushing Saddam out of by Ben Shapiro the oil-rich state, mainSyndicated Columnist taining the impression of American strength in the region. On the other hand, he wanted to avoid conflict altogether. Three weeks after the invasion, Bush had still not made a decision. That’s when he famously accepted a phone call from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. “Remember, George,” she said, “this is no time to go wobbly.” Bush didn’t go wobbly. The United States expelled Saddam from Kuwait. That was the last outright military victory in American history. Today, the United States faces down threats on all sides, the wages of appeasement of America’s most vicious enemies. From cutting awful deals with Iran to appeasing Russian aggression in Crimea, from bowing before Chinese expansionism to sending overt American aid to Hamas and the Palestinian Authority to abandoning Afghanistan to the Taliban, America’s foreign policy -- particularly under former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden -- has bred aggressiveness among our enemies. That aggressiveness cultivated last week in the worst single terror attack on the West since 9/11, in the form of a murderous rampage through southern Israel that left 1,300 people dead and 200 kidnapped. America’s enemies are betting on her going wobbly. They are betting on a morally blind media to press Israel to stop her offensive into the Gaza Strip in order to depose the evil terrorist group Hamas. They are betting on an activated Left to intervene to press Biden to pressure Israel to stop. If that bet pays off, the West will be far

less safe. Here’s why. Let’s assume Israel leaves Hamas in place in the Gaza Strip -- which would be the end result of a ceasefire at this point. Hamas will quickly consolidate its support among Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank, creating another massive terror threat for Israel from its East. That terror threat is already materializing: Palestinian terrorists have already attempted to infiltrate multiple areas of Judea and Samaria. On Friday night, mosques around Israel played a muezzin call expressing solidarity with Hamas and calling for Palestinians to join the violence. That will only grow worse if Hamas survives. Meanwhile, Hezbollah in the North will know that Israel is surrounded on all sides and may choose to launch a massive offensive against Israel that will end with tens of thousands of Jews dead and Israel itself endangered. Again, that possibility is quite real: Israel is apparently holding off on its ground offensive in order to retain enough troops in the North to prevent a massive Hezbollah move. If Hezbollah jumps in, Israel will respond with everything in its arsenal, as it would have to; Iran, with Russian and Chinese backing, would then enter the conflict. At that point, nuclear conflict would certainly not be off the table. Israel will not allow a second Holocaust to take place without using everything in its arsenal. In fact, an Iranian attack on Israel could turn into a next-stage Sunni-Shiite war, thanks to Iran’s increased regional power; at some point in this chain of events, America would be dragged directly into such a war. Meanwhile, the world’s oil supply would be radically decreased, crashing the global economy. Or America can stand tall. Here is America’s role. It is a simple one and does not require American use of force. First, America must provide Israel the material and moral support to destroy Hamas. Israel will shed extraordinary levels of blood of its See SHAPIRO on 36

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California Crushes Pennsylvania Pennsylvania’s Peter Brothers Trucking delivers goods all across America. Owner Brian Wanner says Pennsylvania bureaucrats now are driving him out of by John Stossel his home state. Syndicated Columnist “We have no say,” complains Wanner in my new video. “We can’t do anything about it.” “No say” because Pennsylvania’s new rules don’t come from Pennsylvania. They come from California. “I don’t want to be anything like California!” complains Wanner.

Too bad for him and other Pennsylvania truck owners, because Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board decided their state will automatically copy California regulations. California’s rules will raise the price of a new truck by about one-third. Trucks that once cost $190,000 will now cost about $260,000. California regulators said this new air-pollution regulation is needed because the trucks Wanner drives “contribute greatly to ... serious health and welfare problems.” That’s ridiculous, says Wanner. “We have come so far in the last 40 years. In 1980, one truck produced as much (pollution) as 60 trucks today.”

“So to reduce pollution, we want people to buy new trucks,” I point out. “But if you put these costs on us that we cannot afford, we’re going to just run the older trucks!” responds Wanner. “The regulators don’t think about that?” I ask. “They do not!” Wanner replies. “They do not see the consequences of what they’re doing. Now truckers like Wanner will just buy trucks in neighboring states. “We can go to Ohio and get cheaper trucks,” he says. So there won’t be any pollution reduction. The new rule will just hurt Pennsylvanians who sell trucks.

Who are these regulators? Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Air Board is mostly made up of people from unrelated departments, like the Fish and Boat Commission, the Game Commission, the Historical & Museum Commission. I doubt that many know much about air pollution. “The whole idea of having a regulatory board like this is, ‘Oh, these people are experts,’” says attorney Caleb Kruckenberg of the Pacific Legal Foundation, “’They know what they’re talking about. They’re smarter than the lawmakers.’ But if you look at the board, that’s not true. These are just random bureaucrats who work in the See STOSSEL on 37

Political Tsunami Sweeps Southern Hemisphere “It’s the last bus stop in the world,” a former New Zealand Prime Minister once told me while he was visiting New York. by John J. Metzler Indeed a remote Syndicated Columnist S o u t h P a c i f i c island nation of merely 5 million souls, known for the Kiwi, its All Blacks Rugby, and some pretty good wines, was sadly hobbled by a woke progressive government who turned the once idyllic place into a land beset by inflation, unaffordable housing and rampant crime and gangs. After six years in power, New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party was toppled from its ruling perch.

Labour fell to a lamentable 27 percent of the vote in national elections; back in 2020 the government won a landslide majority. This time round, the center right National Party, led by Christopher Luxon, the former chief of Air New Zealand, garnered 39 percent of the vote, and shall form a coalition with a libertarian Act party Former Left wing Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, in power between 2017 and 2023, increasingly emerged as a global wokista among those who always know better and was particularly feted during the COVID pandemic for her draconian policies in basically shutting the country down. Though she stepped down earlier this year, her successor lacked the charisma and her party was submerged by the un-

dertow of bad economic news and a rising crime rate in formerly idyllic New Zealand. A bellwether of the contest rang when Labour lost the electorate of Mount Albert, the safe seat of three former Labour prime ministers including Jacinda Ardern. The new government plans to “Get our country back on track” by slimming bureaucracy, cutting taxes, and cracking down on crime. Half a world away in the South Atlantic, Argentina held presidential elections amid an economic malaise which has hobbled the Latin American nation’s economy and turned a once prosperous resource rich land into an economic tragedy. Argentina’s resources, comparable to the United States or Canada are sadly mismanaged by big gov-

ernment, corruption and a socialist legacy of the ruling Peron deity and its enduring political ideology, which harks back to Evita Peron in the 1950’s. Once a firm middle class country of 46 million people, Argentina now sees a widening official poverty rate 40 percent of the population! Inflation soars at 135 percent annually. The rate of the Peso to the US dollar is officially 350 to $1 USD. Just a few years ago when this correspondent visited, the exchange rate was already diluted at 38 Pesos to $1 USD. Latin America’s third-largest economy holds the dubious distinction of being the world’s single biggest debtor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), owing $46 See METZLER on 37

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entist, but I have many friends who are. In addition to my many scientist friends, I have been around almost sixty-five years and remember past predictions of the chicken littles that have come to naught. One of the earliest was my eighth-grade teacher who told us that we may be facing an ice age or global cooling. Then in the mid1980s, the chicken littles told us that acid rain would kill all of the fish in the oceans, lakes, and ponds. Former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis gave a press conference at Turners Pond in Milton, MA. He said that acid rain killed all of the fish in the pond. A few weeks later, I visited the pond and to my surprise, I saw people catching fish. I had been lied

ozone layer by using aerosol cans. The ozone hole was huge in the Antarctic during the winter months. The chicken littles failed to report is that the sun is needed to make ozone, and it is dark in the Antarctic during the winter but when the sunlight returns, the ozone is replenished. Resources: My scientist friends and friendly acquaintances that the Green Mafia calls “climate deniers” and whom I call climate realists: Willie Soon The first on the list is Professor Willie Soon, an instructor at Camp Constitution’s annual family camp. His organization is Ceres Science. Our YouTube channel has a playlist of his presentations. See SHURTLEFF on 37

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Letters From God This series of Letters From God is an attempt to put the thoughts of God as revealed in the Scriptures.

day Israel. Listen to my promise. “Lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted. Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land for I am giving it to you.” (Genesis 13:14-17; 15:18). Though it was inhabited by others at the time, it was mine to give and this was my will, to have the land be essential to the arrival of my Son to be their Savior. At that time, I gave them the land miraculously, delivering them from Egypt and conquering all the people of the land. I also used this epic event to punish the terrible sins of the existing inhabitants (Leviticus 18). Please notice that I gave them this land “forever.” (Genesis 13:15). Was this because they were better or holier than others? No, it was because I chose them to be the nation through whom the Messiah and savior of the world would come and one day reign over all the earth (Deuteronomy 7:7-9). In fact, I told them plainly that should they fail to walk with me their God, and should they practice the very things the wicked nations practiced, they too would be displaced from the land (Deuteronomy 4:25-31). On multiple occasions, because of their sins, they were banished from the land I

promised and gave them. However, I also promised to bring them back when they dealt with their sins and to fulfil my plan to bring my son Jesus, into the world through them. There would be two comings. First to be the sacrificial lamb paying for the sins of all humanity but ultimately as the Lion claiming control and authority over the earth as King of King, when he comes at the end times. In fact, one of the evidences that I am God, is how I have preserved, as I promised, the Jewish people despite unimaginable persecution and attempts to annihilate them, and have brought them once again into the land I promised “forever.” When I asked Ezekiel to write his chapter of my book, the Bible, I had him predict hundreds of years before my Son arrived on the earth, that though my chosen people would be displaced from their land due to their sin, at the end of time they would be restored miraculously by my hand and will. I depicted them as a valley of lifeless bones brought back to life, thriving because I restored them by my power (Ezekiel 37). I also predicted that though they were once scattered throughout the earth they would be restored to the land I promised. They would live in “unwalled villages,” be at peace and will be attacked in their land by an “unsuspecting people.” (Ezekiel 38:11). All of this prophecy, before the fact, explains how I have fulfilled my will to keep Israel alive despite their relative size and vulnerability to world powers like Persia and Germany who

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QUESTION: Does Israel Have A Right To Live In The Land Of Palestine?

I realize your question arises from the recent violence in Israel and now in Gaza. I welcome the question and wish everyone knew my thoughts and will concerning the answer. Since the dawn of human history and immediately after Adam & Eve disobeyed me and were cut off from our relationship and began to die, I had plans for this land. The plan was to make it the place in which I would raise up my chosen people through whom my Son, Jesus the Messiah, would live and in which I would dwell among them. In my plan, I raised up Abraham to be the progenitor of those chosen people. I promised him that I would make him into a great nation, bless him, bless those who bless him and curse those who curse him, and all the people of the earth would be blessed through him (Genesis 12:1-3). The reason all the earth would be blessed through him was because I planned to send my son, Jesus the Messiah, through the chosen people, to save them from their sins and the inevitability of death. In order to accomplish this plan, I would also promise Abraham a land for my chosen people and it is the land of Canaan, Palestine and modern-

sought to annihilate her. It also explains why Israel today has the right to national sovereignty. When they sin they should be punished for their sin. When they are fulfilling my will to be in the land at the time of my son’s return, attempts to dislodge them, especially with violent and murderous attacks are not only wicked but ultimately will fail. Those who seek to destroy them will find themselves fighting against me. They cannot win this battle. Let me remind you, “There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” (Proverbs 21:30). I am working my plan to deliver you from your sin through my Son and through my chosen people. Instead of rebelling and attempting to overthrow my plan, I suggest Israel and their enemies bow in humble submission to me as their God and savior. As I told the nations who thought they could oppose me and win, they should instead, “serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” (Psalm 2:11-12). I love you, God These letters are written by Rev. Dr. Sam Hollo of Alton, NH.

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ground near oak trees. Its gray to brown color and cauliflower-like shape is an easy one for beginner foragers. Late Fall Oyster is olive to dark green on its cap, a half moon shape, and light yellow-is to orange gills. It grows on hardwoods and likes to bloom when its cold (October -December). I love to cook with these mushrooms as they make a great side dish, add to soups and stews, or use as the main dish since mushrooms are chalk-full of protein. Mushrooms

are particularly good at stimulating the immune system increasing white blood cell counts and killing off pathogens. Other mushrooms that are not so edible, but medicinal due to their hard and/or rubbery consistency are Reishi (Ganaderma Tsuga - almost all gone by now), Artist Conk (Ganaderma applenatum - still harvesting those), Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor - still harvesting until the frost) to name a few. I use these

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A Healthful Holiday Gift Guide by Stephanie Ryan, DC Crossroads Chiropractic

Finding the perfect gift for friends, family and co-workers has become increasingly difficult since the advent of online shopping and amazon. After all, we have almost instant access to buy anything we want, at any time of day, all year long. It seems the holidays are upon us once again, and it’s time to buy or make those thoughtful gifts. But who needs another neck tie, itchy sweater or jelly basket? Let’s give a gift of health this year. Here are twelve ideas that are sure to bring a smile, a moment of relaxation, or improved well-being to your loved one this holiday season. 1. Thera-cane ($39) This hook-like trigger point massager allows them to target those hard-to-reach knots in the back and shoulders, applying deep pressure with little effort. This green knobbed cane is a lifesaver for anyone with tight shoulders or back pain. 2. Portable blender bottle ($49) a rechargeable blender makes it easy to drink a freshly made, healthy, protein drink while away from the kitchen, whether it’s

at the office or during a hotel stay. 3. Foam Roller ($16) High density foam rollers are great for balance, strengthening and stretching. They can also be used for soft tissue release. Easy to learn to use with free online instructional videos. 4. Massage Gift Certificate ($79-$99) No explanation necessary, everyone loves the relaxation of a great massage! 5. Tea Infuser Mug ($15-$33) This mug comes with a stainless-steel infuser that is more secure and easier to use than the ball-on-a-chain loose leaf tea infuser. Pair this gift with a box of green tea to gift your friend with anti-oxidants. Green tea may help with fat burning, improve cognitive function and protect against heart disease. 6. Desk sized humidifier ($15-$25) Adding water to the air can help people who suffer from dry skin, irritated eyes, sinus headaches and bloody noses. They can also help keep the skin and hair moist, reduce snoring and may even reduce your risk of catching the flu. 7. Weighted blanket ($75-100) Weighted blankets stimulate deep touch, and may help in relaxation, anxiety relief and improved sleep for some people.

8. Puzzle and/or Puzzle Book ($7-15) Doing puzzles, word searches and logic problems can help keep our brain sharp and may help preserve memory and reasoning skills as we age. 9. Hatch Restore Sound Machine and Sunrise Alarm Clock ($129) Use the sleep routine function to help you wind down at night, then ease yourself awake with a sunrise alarm that mimics a natural sunrise in the morning. Yearly subscription needed to use all of the features of Hatch. 10. Silk Pillow Case ($29) These pillow cases absorb less moisture from your skin than cotton, helping prevent itchy and dry skin. Their smooth texture can reduce tangles and frizz in their morning mane too. 11. Eucalyptus Essential Oil Shower Steamers ($22) Fill their shower with spalike aroma and find relief from nasal congestion. Just place the puck in the shower where it is not fully submerged and enjoy an elevated shower experience. 12. Stand-Up Desk ($99-$425) Various studies have associated increased health risks with prolonged sitting. Standing at the workstation could improve blood sugar, reduce back pain and

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Protecting Our Well-Being Amidst Difficult World News

by Kelly Chapman Meredith Whole Living Center

Given our neverending access to information, it can be increasingly difficult to remain informed about unfolding world events without feeling overwhelmed. This shift has been notable enough that for several years now, researchers have been studying the impact of how access to so much news around negative events has affected our mental and even physical health. While unchecked consumption can erode our resilience, break down trust in our communities and threaten our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, we’re far from helpless consumers of alarming world events. By managing our input, fortifying our mental and physical health, and seeking ways to turn concern into empowered action, we can use incoming information in productive ways that can actually improve our overall wellbeing. Mindfully managing our news consumption is a powerful way to stay informed without allowing ourselves to be overcome with concern and despair. One powerful strategy is to create intentional boundaries around in-

formation consumption. Rather than responding to breaking news alerts, choosing to turn off notifications and only consume new information when we’re in a place to process it is one way to feel less bombarded. Whether it be certain times of day, time limits for catching up, or spaces in our homes that are media free, creating moments and spaces for calm creates a buffer for our peace of mind and helps shift us into an empowered state of being. Additionally, checking sources such as the AP or Reuters can help us determine if we’re reacting to the information itself or a narrative around the information. By maintaining habits that help manage overwhelm, reduce anxiety, and boost resilience in all areas of our life, we can remain in a better place to absorb and process new information. Healthy habits such as getting enough sleep, eating well, and hydrating not only protect against a wide variety of health concerns, but can help us protect our mental health and respond more constructively to incoming information. Getting outside for a walk not only offers a variety of health benefits, but can quickly shift our perspective as we ground ourselves in nature. Engaging in meditation or any activity or that gets us into flow state can also

help us to see the world from a different vantage point as well as offering a host of benefits to our mental and emotional well-being that become more ingrained over time. Lastly, checking in with our values system to explore what part of incoming information is causing distress can help to point us in the direction of positive action. For instance, if images of children and other vulnerable populations hurting causes deep distress, volunteering to be a mentor, getting involved at local humane society, or spending a night a week visiting with elders in our community can shift feelings of helplessness to feelings of empowerment. If environmental news is of deep concern, researching organizations with proven track records for conservation and donating time or money to support

them can help us feel more aligned with others who share our concerns. Just because problems might feel too large to solve entirely, it doesn’t mean that we still can’t use our time and talent to make an impact, and in the process connect with others who share our values. Once we connect with a sense of purpose, we often naturally choose to maintain healthy boundaries around our energy and find renewed motivation for caring for our physical bodies. In this way, we alchemize the challenges that spark our concern into lasting, positive changes in the health of our minds, bodies and communities. Kelly Chapman is the Founder of Meredith Whole Living Center.

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can try such things as moderate walking, cleaning the house, gardening and tai chi. If you loved one can perform more intense physical activities without strain, they can try: yoga, working out with resistance bands and/or weights, brisk walking and swimming. Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet can be delicious and easy. A well-balanced diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and poultry and low-fat dairy. Meal-prepping saves time and makes balanced eating easier.

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To Your Good Health Heart Is Deconditioned to Exercise After Airbag Injury

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of mucus to wash the infection away. This can lead to us feeling very uncomfortable with copious sneezing, runny noses and productive cough. In some people, this tendency is more prolonged. It sounds like you might be one of those people in whom the body’s response to infection causes more symptoms than the infection itself. We can test pretty well for COVID infectiousness with at-home testing, but those home tests don’t exist for the flu or other viruses. Following the same advice for COVID -staying home for at least 24 hours after a fever has gone, or remaining in isolation for at least five days without a fever -- will minimize your infectiousness to others. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu. (c) 2023 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Future of landfill in Bethlehem debated at NH Supreme Court By dAvid BrookS

ued operation through 2026 to help meet the state’s solid-waste needs. The CLF and a number of other groups oppose the idea, arguing that it would be used mostly to hold out-of-state trash, which makes up about half the material put into private state landfills. The permit was blocked last year by theWaste Management Council, which ruled that it did not meet state criteria for public benefit, including fulfilling a need for capacity to get rid of waste generated in New Hampshire. The council’s decision was appealed to the state Supreme Court by Casella and the state, leading to Tuesday’s oral arguments. The Bethlehem landfill has continued operating as the issue

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and decided that my destination was just going to have to wait. I Swas tAffstopping report for aGeneral John M. For- gation indicated each murder investigation. victim died from a single State police spent THE LACONIA DAILY SUN quick walk first. Twomella. Sweeney is accused of gunshot wound. hours searching a and a half hours later Sweeney was indicted 20-mile stretch of InterCONCORD — Eric the murders of his sister... three counts of state 93 last summer Sweeney, 17, formerly of in-law, Kassandra Swee- on The w a l kindicted s t a r t e dney, 25, and his nephews first-degree murder, as during the course of the Northfield, was sun was stillBenjamin Sweeney, 4, well as one count of falsi- investigation, between by when the the Merrimack County Grand Jury lower than thethis dis-and Mason Sweeney, 23 fying physical evidence, exits 17 and 20, for week in connection with tant hills to the east.months, shot on Aug. 3, which alleges Swee- physical evidence. in their Northfield ney interfered with the England The defendant a triple homicide last 2022, vireo perches on a branch in New this fall. is curIt was light enough to A blue-headed availability of a Taurus rently being held. The summer, according to a home. see release where Ifrom wasNew going, Autopsies conducted .40 caliber handgun arraignment has yet to media however, and the birdsfollowing sume a the blue-headed walking nearly four bewere still active and investi- during the course of the scheduled. Hampshire Attorney were up and at ‘em too. vireo was there just be- m i l e s t h r o u g h t h e noisy. Along the field, I Boy were they ever. cause the app said so. woods. There were slow saw more bluebirds and Birds are much more Later in the walk, stretches of the walk a few yellow-rumped quiet in the fall than in I heard a bird that when I didn’t see or and palm warblers. the spring and sum- sounded vaguely famil- hear birds, but there Alas, my destination mer. On this surpris- iar but could not place were also several hot awaited, and I had to ingly mild morning, it. Merlin identified it as s p o t s w h e r e g r e a t head back to the truck. song sparrows, blue a white-breasted nut- numbers of birds were I had found over 30 difjays, crows, Caroli- hatch. It was a nasal found. ferent species of birds na wrens and black- call, but it didn’t sound One such hot spot on the early morning c a p p e d c h i c k a d e e s quite like a nuthatch to was a swampy area walk. Afternoon walks made their presence me. For the time being, near a small pond. A at the same park only known vocally before I I went with it anyway. winter wren, swamp days prior yielded only even walked across the When I approached sparrow, ruby-crowned 23 or 24 species. parking lot. The bird- the source of the call, kinglet and small flock About 20 yards away sound recognition app I discovered it was a of eastern bluebirds from the parking lot, showed that a blue- blue jay as it remained were the highlights. I something leaped up headed vireo was in the perched in a tree. Blue was drawn away from onto a branch from mix as well, but I didn’t jays have a myriad of the swamp by a ca- the thick brush below. want to officially count calls and sounds and cophony I heard in the Through my binocuthat one until I saw it. this was one I don’t nearby woods. As I got lars, I could tell it was As I have written be- hear too often. It was a closer, I realized the a blue-headed vireo. fore, I really like the reminder to not always noise was the collective Confirmation at last. Merlin app for its sound trust what the sound calls of dozens and doz- Merlin was right this ID function, but it’s not ID comes up with. ens of American robins. time. perfect. I was going to The early success of At this point, it was submit an eBird report the walk invigorated still only a little after and didn’t want to as- me, and I ended up 8 o’clock and the birds

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NFL fans know that Travis Kelce is the allpro tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Among other things, he holds the record for most receiving yards in a season by a tight end (1416 in 2020). Some think he’s even better than Gronk was. But now Kelce is also known to countless millions of non-football fans worldwide—and it’s not because he’s the first tight end to gain 1000+ receiving yards for seven straight years. It’s because he’s dating Taylor Swift! For those few sports fans who don’t listen to music, Swift is a singersongwriter who’s sold over 200 million “records” globally. Her list of accomplishments is jaw-dropping. When Taylor showed up at a Chiefs home game as Travis’ girl, she created a buzz that could be heard everywhere from Afghanistan to Zambia. Such is the power of celebrity. And when a sports superstar and a pop superstar join forces then the following frenzy is fun to fathom. Some cynics see the coupling of the two 33-year-olds as a media ploy to attract attention to the Chiefs as well as to Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour. But maybe they’re really in love. Time will tell. Not even Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen created such a buzz!

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Maybe it’s because they all can relate to the challenges of celebrity life. Following his divorce from Giselle, Brady was soon dating another supermodel. Thunderclouds and lightning? Country singer Carrie Underwood married NHL star Mike Fisher. NBA star Dwayne Wade ended up with Gabrielle Union. Justin Verlander with Kate Upton. NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers with Shailene Woodley, after he earlier dated Olivia Munn. Soccer superstar David Beckham married Victoria, the Spice Girl. Kim Kardashian married Kris Humphries, who played for the Celtics for a while. (There’s a great trivia question!) And, of course, Mia Hamm married Nomar Garciaperra. The list goes on and on. So does the Travis/ Taylor paring involve genuine affection? Or are the cynics correct

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Mix 94.1fm’s 37th annual Cash & Cans Money and Food Drive for the Holidays is set for December 10-15. A unique way to raise money is to purchase a Mix Cash & Cans prize calendar. “The calendar is filled with over 54-hundred dollars in cash and prizes, each prize donated to us by area businesses and individuals. And we appreciate each and every one of them,” said Fred Caruso, founder of the Cash & Cans program in 1987. Winners will be selected daily during December and you can win multiple times. Calendars are ten dollars each and available at Prescott’s Florist,

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At one time, barely a century ago and for hundreds of years before, leftovers were nothing more than a perpetual stew. Hung from a wrought iron arm that swung into and out of the fireplace in order to regulate the heat, this stew, when initially made, may have been pretty good. But, with the passage of time, and all manner of foods tossed into the cauldron, the mysteries of such culinary concoctions moved from a vessel of questionable cuisine, to a vexing vat, to rendered rubbish to a kettle of compost. Thank heaven for the ice box and modern refrigeration! We can rejoice as we now have a few days before we must decide to keep or throw out our leftovers. I know some people who simply will not eat leftovers. I, however, find leftovers to be that little extra something, a gift of sorts, that affords creative moments in the kitchen. For me, to throw out food rather than save it for leftovers, the food has to be really bad the first time around; its taste or texture is off putting. This was the case with

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a recent slow cooker goulash. Letting it sit with some seasonings on high for about four hours, the results were an unseemly, vile, viscous mush. In fact, my son said the only good thing about this entree was that the carrots were firm. I ate one bowl of it and declined seconds, while my wife chose toast for dinner. The other two reasons for tossing out food rather than saving it for leftovers, is because it has been sitting out in an unsafe temperature range for too long and should be thrown away. Especially proteins because proteins under certain conditions generate bacteria very quickly. (Check out the website at the end of this article for more information on food safety.) The third reason I toss out leftovers is if the leftover has spent its time in ¨leftover limbo¨, that time leftovers have before they are considered ¨no longer safe to eat. According to the latest update of the FDA Food Code (federal recommendations based on scientific studies and principles of food handling), leftovers, when handled correctly, “have a shelf life of three to four days¨** in the fridge.” (And yes, to some of my former students and coworkers, this has changed from what was previously taught). Probably the biggest challenge some of us face is using leftovers in a creative way. However, See FEAST on 29

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Plant A Few Trees For You And The Bees

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ter for a clean one. If it’s been a while since your furnace has been maintained, it may be time to schedule a professional visit. Gutter Clean Out. While the fall foliage is beautiful, it can quickly clog gutters and cause water backups and flooding. Put on heavyduty work gloves and remove debris near the downspout and work your way to the other end. As you clear away the leaves, easily repair broken or cracked pipes with strong T-Rex Tape. Unlike ordinary duct tapes, this strong tape is built with intense holding power for long-lasting repairs, and its aggressive double-thick adhesive ensures it sticks to rough, dirty surfaces through all weather types and temperatures.

Trim Your Trees. Cut bushes and trees hanging over the driveway or roof to prevent limbs from falling during snowstorms this winter. Focus on trimming any dead or drooping branches, as these are the ones that are most likely to cause damage. Stop the Drafts. Insulating the home helps you stay warm and save money on energy bills. Identify trouble spots where drafts occur and use weather strip seals, like those from Duck brand, to effectively seal these gaps. Secure the Perimeter. Slips and falls can occur when steps and walkways are covered with ice and snow. Install proper outdoor lighting to illuminate

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Roasted Potatoes (Red, Russets or Yukon Golds Work Well Yield: One Med. To Large Potato Per Person Time: About 70 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

One or two potatoes per person plus additional potatoes (medium dice) 2-4 Tbsp. Olive Oil ¼ tsp. Salt* ½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper*

½ tsp. Garlic Powder* ¼ tsp. Poultry Seasoning* (optional) *Seasoning amounts may vary depending upon numbers served

— Preparation — - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. - Dice potatoes into a consistent size (not bigger than 1”x 1”). - Toss into a large bowl. - Pour the olive oil over the potatoes and dust with the seasonings. Toss to coat all the potatoes. - Using a baking pan or sheet pan large enough for all the potatoes to be one layer, spread the potatoes onto the pan and place in the preheated oven. - Bake at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes, remove from the oven and using a spatula flip the potatoes so that the “tops” are now on the pan. - Place the potatoes back into the oven for the remainder of the hour (20 minutes). - At the end of the hour, test one for doneness (soft center with crisp brown edges). If still hard in the center, bake for about 10 more minutes. - Season if needed and serve hot with entree and a vegetable.

Home Fried Potatoes Yield: Depends On Leftovers Time: About 10-15 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

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Becca on the view ledge just off the Carter-Moriah Trail high above Carter Notch, right near Pulpit Rock. We were lucky we were just below the cloud PATENAUDE from 3 seem too bad at first our down jackets, hats ceiling. The Carter Lakes and the AMC’s Carter Notch Hut can be seen down sun to shine. Its rays but then the gusts in- and fleece gloves we below Wildcat Mountain. Carter Dome, elevation 4,832 is ranked 9th highest on the New Hampshire 4,000 footer list. w e r e a i m e d a t t h e creased and the wind were chilly. Lakes and warmed us. The Notch between Carter Dome and Wildcat Mountain is narrow and this time of year the Lakes only get a few hours of direct sunlight. The wind didn’t

made whitecaps on the water! It was fun having the wind blow us across the water. The Upper Lake is just over an acre in area and max depth is 15 feet but it looked much shallower. Even with

We paddled back and forth and made a few laps around for a good half an hour. It was fun but not relaxing because we were constantly fighting the wind. We exited Upper Carter Lake on the

south end and managed to keep our feet dry. We deflated our rafts and began packing them up and then we realized we had forgotten the Lower Lake. Duh, I guess our brains were chilly too. One minute later we were on the shore of Lower Carter Lake reinflating our rafts. We took time to eat our lunch. There was a little beach and it was easy to launch our boats. This smaller pond was more protected from the wind because it backs right up to the Ramparts, the boulder field below Carter Dome. Here there weren’t Lillypads but deeper water littered with giant boulders. We paddled and slalom raced our rafts between the big rocks. We packed up and since we were right next to the Hut we decided to stop in. We welcomed getting out of the wind and warm-

ing our hands up for a few minutes. We met some hikers that told us that from the Carter-Moriah Trail outlook ledge they saw us floating around in our bright yellow rafts. We headed up the Carter-Moriah Trail to Carter Dome. After hiking for five minutes we were all toasty warm again and took off our layers and stuffed them in our packs. It is a steep stiff climb from the Notch floor.. At the end of a short side patch there is a wide open view from a ledge, the same one that the people saw us in our rafts. From this perch there is a grand view down to the Hut and the Carter Lakes and over to Wildcat and south down the Wildcat River Valley. Right next to us was the giant rock, Pulpit Rock, that we could see quite prominently from down on the Lakes. Luckily we

were still below the clouds. Back on trail we continued to climb straight up the rock steps. I got a little ahead of Becca and I stopped and I pulled out my apple. A nice crisp Macoun that I had picked off my friend Patrick’s tree just a couple days ago. I took one bite, fumbled the apple and it went bouncing down the trail. I yelled to Becca to catch it as it just missed her. I watched that delicious apple bounce forever down the mountain. I was so upset. I think it was all Becca could do to keep from laughing at me. I really wanted that apple. It was still windy but we stayed warm hiking up into the clouds. Carter Dome was once home to a fire tower but all that remains are some concrete footings and See PATENAUDE on 33

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Carter Dome, elevation 4,832 is ranked 9th highest on the New Hampshire 4,000 footer list. The firetower constructed in 1924 was removed in 1947. The firetower’s footings and some metal is all that remains on the summit. Sadly the views I recall from my high school days are now all grown in now, blocked by the trees. the east into Maine we could see far and wide. The Baldfaces and Mount Chocorua were easy to identify. Descending Mount Hight has a steep drop down to Zeta Pass. We passed by three men backpacking that were headed to the Hut. At least they didn’t

Yours truly and Becca on Mount Hight with Carter Dome behind us. Mount Hight is less than a mile away from Carter Dome’s summit and on the Carter-Moriah Trail/Appalachian Trail. The views we miss on Carter Dome are more than made up for on the bald summit of Mount Hight. Long ago forest fires stripped this mountain bare. PATENAUDE from 32 a few pieces of metal. On top a group of five guys wearing identical shirts printed all over with the picture of the birthday boy in the group. It was ridiculous. The Carter-Moriah Trail is part of the Appalachian Trail. After leaving the summit we followed the

white blazes down and up to Mount Hight’s rocky bare summit. The wind blew and the clouds swirled. No 360-degree panorama for us this day. Mt. Washington and all its neighbors were hidden as were nearby South Carter and beyond. Carter Dome was visible off and on but to the south and to

The brook crossings on the Carter Dome Trail are beautiful cascades. have to worry about missing dinner since they’d be preparing it themselves. From Zeta Pass we headed down the Carter Dome Trail. This trail was built to bring the supplies up to the firetower by horseback. The brook crossings were all

lovely loud cascades but still easily rockhop able to cross. Our almost two hours of paddling and playing in the Carter Notch along with 10 miles of hiking two mountains, climbing 3,450 vertical feet–we enjoyed a full day. We made it out with some

daylight to spare. It was a great adventure. The only thing is that I sure wish I hadn’t dropped my apple. Becca bought me a cold beverage at Big Day Brewing in Gorham on our way home to make up for my mishap. Have Fun.

34 SMITH from 1 precautions for children who are going to do trick or treating in 2023, but I would acknowledge that, with the exception of perhaps having a specific time to return home and carrying a flashlight, none of these applied to my Halloween evening’s activities when I was a child and most of them were not necessary. We didn’t take our pumpkins with us when we roamed around the neighborhood, but we did do our own carving as soon as we were capable of doing so, and we had real fire on candles in our jack-o-lanterns that we carried around outside of our house. Things were different back then and we went about the neighborhood on Halloween after dark, but the nearest neighbors were half a mile from our house and our foot travels on dirt roads involved a limited number of homes. There were no town designated hours to go trick or treating and our focus was more on thinking about what tricks we could do with minimal harm to property

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than gathering treats. We weren’t afraid of strangers or expecting to meet any, and we were not afraid of the dark. It may have not been until I was towards the end of my elementary school days when we

participated in a small Halloween parade on Main Street at the town’s village and I did have vision problems because of the mask I was wearing. Our costumes were made mostly from items already found

in the home, except perhaps the face mask. Though Halloween observances and activities were alive and well in New Hampshire in the days of my youth, it seems to me that the emphasis of a few days then has grown to an almost month long focus on pumpkins and other things associated with Halloween. There were Halloween parties with games and treats, and the two things I remember about those times are the bobbing for apples in a tub of water and trying to bite hold of apples on a string without using ones hands. My Mother was a teacher before she had children and I have three Halloween program books that were hers which are dated back to 1923, 1928, and 1929. Probably around the time I entered my teen years I became aware of the fact that some Christians felt that Halloween and the practice of the Christian faith didn’t mix. One of Mother’s program books included a history of Halloween which stated that present Halloween customs had a connection to strange Roman and Druid customs of long ago and that Christians later chose the same day that the Druids had celebrated their autumn festival on to observe All Saints’ Day in memory of departed saints. Then apparently many superstitious activities became associated with that chosen day of November 1st. The night before, October 31st, became known as a hallowed evening, but for many years, for obvious reasons, the night named as a hallowed evening is for the most part anything but that. Still, many Christians have for years still observed Halloween as a fun time while claim-

One of the Halloween program books from the 1920’s. ing no association with paganism. Others have Fall parties that they observe as being something else than Halloween as the Annual “Fall Frolics” that was held at the Christian College I attended in New York State. One of my Mother’s books was titled “ Good Things for Halloween.” Another had items emphasizing that Halloween was to be a time of fun based on “ makebelieve” things like this verse of a poem: “But Halloween, we are grateful to say, Is a time of play and folly, When all that we are supposed to do Is have a good time and be jolly.” Another poem emphasized that witches, ghosts, elves, goblins, and even the owls, bats, and black cats “ who come on Hallowe’en, Are only make-believe.” Another poem in the same book portrays an Uncle Bob who has been to college, played on the football team, and has a head full of knowledge, warning the boys and girls that witches, ghosts, and goblins will get them if they don’t watch out. The day, or season, emphasizes a lot of make believe, scary stuff with the objective

of making it all fun. These days it is all about pumpkins with the focus going far beyond jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie. For many years it was all about cats, especially black cats, with the superstition that black cats were bad luck. I once knew some people who had an aunt who carried the burden of believing the superstitions about the bad luck one is supposed to experience if a black cat crosses your path in front of you. This aunt depended upon her relatives for transportation and if a black cat crossed the road in front of the car they were traveling in she insisted they turn around and take a different route to their destination. Speaking of black cats, I was reading an article in the November 27, 1909 issue of the New England Homestead magazine about trapping animals for the fur. The article indicated that in that year furs were being worn more than ever before, and, “Even the pelt of the domestic house cat has a market value, particularly if it is black. As I read through the 1929 book “Good Things See SMITH on 35

— THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, October 26, 2023 — SMITH from 34 for Halloween,” and items about witches, wizards, spooks, ghosts, black cats, fairies, spiders, lizards, toads, costumes, and other things Halloween, I wonder what the good things are, but also understand why the pumpkin may actually have become the good thing about Halloween. For the youngster in my childhood I think the trick was more important than the treat. Today, it is all about the treat., but then and now, the costume. Almost every month of the year has its particular focus, but in my mind, I would rather see a little less emphasis on the scary of Halloween in October and more on the gratitude of Thanksgiving in November.

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ruption. Hers is a voice of moral clarity. She tweeted, “Hamas is evil & must be eradicated. We must stand with Israel — not just when it is hit, but also when it hits back.” Ever since the Holocaust, the world has vowed, “Never again.” The U.N. is not up to keeping that promise. The world needs a new international organization dominated by democratic leaders, instead of thugs and despots. Biden is incapable, but our next president should get it done. Betsy McCaughey is a former lieutenant governor of New York and chairman of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths. Follow her on Twitter @Betsy_McCaughey.

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Group is ready for such a move. During the past four years Argentina’s economy has been run into the ground by the current socialist government. Yet is Argentina ready for another term of Left wing populism or a tough political gamble to get the country back on track? The old American political adage, “It’s the Economy stupid!” certainly applies apply to New Zealand, Argentina and very likely here in the USA too. John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Divided Dynamism the Diplomacy of Separated Nations; Germany, Korea, China.

STOSSEL from 7 government, and they say, ‘I don’t know. Let’s follow California.’” Kruckenberg is suing Pennsylvania on behalf of truckers like Wanner, arguing that what Pennsylvania does violates the Constitution. “Nobody in Pennsylvania has ever voted for the standards that now control Pennsylvania.” I push back. “So what? California seems to have a lot of money. I could see a state saying, ‘Yeah, let their regulators figure out how we reduce pollution, and we’ll save money doing what they do.’” “If people want something,” Kruckenberg replies, “their legislature is supposed to pass it.” California’s rules will soon get still more expensive because Gov. Gavin Newsom has decreed that soon, all new vehicles must be electric. “But electricity comes from fossil fuels!”

Kruckenberg points out. In Pennsylvania, some comes from coal, and most comes from natural gas. So to power all-electric trucks, Pennsylvania will burn more fossil fuels. Still another problem: electric trucks are heavier. “That’s harder on the roads,” says Wanner. Also, “electric trucks have a very low mileage radius, so you can’t work all day. It’s nothing that you can take across the United States.” Pennsylvania’s regulators don’t seem to care. They just want to do what California does. “Why would we allow our state to give away their lawmaking procedures to California?” asks Wanner. “That’s not the American way. If we want to follow California, we can move there! I don’t want to be anything like California.”

SHURTLEFF from 8 Joe D’Aleo Joe is the co-founder of the Weather Channel, and a New Hampshire resident. His organization is Weather Bell https://www.weatherbell.com/

an historical overview of climate and weather over the last 200 years, and by doing so, refutes today’s climate alarmists. A link to his website: https://realclimatescience.com/

Lord Christopher Monckton CFACT-Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow: https://www.cfact. org/ CFACT’s Marc Morano is a regular on Fox and Newsweek, and Camp Constitution’s blog reposts the articles by Paul Driessen, its senior policy advisor. Lord Monckton was an advisor to Margaret Thatcher and an instructor at Camp Constitutions’ annual family camp. Most of his work can be found at The Heartland Institute. https://heartland.org/

John Coelman Finally, the late John Coleman, founder of the Weather Channel. I had the opportunity to interview him at an event sponsored by the Heartland Institute back in 2009. In the interview, Mr. Coleman said that global warming now rebranded as climate change was a hoax, (Those who are reading this article in hard copy format, may E-mail me for an on-line version making it easier to access the linked videos and websites campconstitutrion1@gmail.com )

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