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THE WEIRS TIMES, Thursday, January 21, 2010
weB from 32 ing history of the Ames
post card era and you can family businesses at the
finds hundreds of them, Weirs which date back
many hand-colored from to 1948 when Sid Ames,
black and white photos. who died in January of
The post card era went 2009 at the age of 92,
right into the 1960s but started a small arcade
you see it dropping off next to the Half Moon. In
after that. People could 1950, after two seasons
take their own color pic- in Weirs Beach, Sid Ames
tures and everyone was purchased the Half Moon
getting their own pictures buildings and land from
rather than relying on Howard Ballou, the local
post cards.” postmaster, and over the
Some of the best old pho- years greatly increased
tos of aerial views of Weirs the size of the arcade,
Beach show how the park- which at one time fea-
ing arrangements have tured a restaurant and
changed over the years. bowling alley.
Many show the old Weirs Ames says that he has
Beach Seaplane Base, as many special memories of
well as the boardwalk, the the Weirs, including the
arcades and the Winnipe- thrill of taking a train ride
saukee Gardens. There is from the Weirs to Boston
also a brochure from 1951 back in the days when
touting the new beach at three trains went through
the Weirs.
Aerial view of the Half Moon attractions and cabins from the 1950s.
the Weirs each day, as
Other postcards from
CoUrtesy WeIrsBeACh.Com
well as a 1973 concert
around the area show the by Duke Ellington at the
evolution and changes jumps. There’s even a col- 1969 and 1970. “You find something in- Winnipesaukee Gardens.
of downtown Wolfeboro. or postcard from around Ames says that track- teresting and it leads you He says that he sees the
One shows the Belknap 1970 showing snowmo- ing down information for off in an entirely new di- Weirs area transforming
Mountain Recreation Area bile races on the oval at his website takes him rection and you find your- itself into a much more
from the days when the Bryar Motorsport Park, into many libraries and self following that tangent upscale resort attraction
main lift went up Mount where the Laconia Cham- museums and that he is to discover something in the years ahead, point-
Rowe and the main trails ber of Commerce hosted constantly finding new new you can share with ing to the many large scale
like Fletcher Hale brought Kawartha Cup races fea- things he’d like to work people,” says Ames. developments underway
skiers down near the ski turing factory teams in into the site. There’s also an interest- or proposed for the area.
events from 2 Fr i d a y 29T h
and entertainment, Franklin. $20 at Flat Tire Blues Band - Live
Church, Canterbury square. 7-9pm.
you whether you’re a 9-5 office worker
the door. 934-01901 for times and
Music third tuesday of the month, Free.
or an avid athlete. Free. Limited space.
“Mars: Closest Approach” more info.
Patrick’s Pub & eatery, Jcts rte 11 & 224-9723.
mcAuliffe-shepard discovery Center,
reservations required. 410-3099.
11B, gilford. 8pm. 293-0841.
Concord. 7pm. Just two days after its
Ice Fishing Panel Discussion
T.O.P.S. Meeting
closest approach to earth this cycle.
Comedy Night
meredith Community Center, rte 3,
Congregational Church, meredith.
Learn about the red Planet and how
meredith. 6:30-8:30pm. don miller
sa T u r d a y 30T h
Patrick’s Pub & eatery, Jcts rte 11 &
5:30pm every Wednesday. “take off
to find it in the sky. Ages 8+. Under 13
of nh Fish & game as well as
11B, gilford. 8pm. steve Bjork. $10.
Boating Education Class
Pounds sensibly”
must be accompanied by guardian.
travis Williams and Adrien Lavoie,
reservations accepted. 293-0841.
ossipee town hall 9am-4:30pm.
Adults/$9, students & seniors/$8.
licensed nh fishing guides, will $30 non-refundable deposit. Pre-
271-7827.
starhop.com.
Toastmasters
discuss ice fishing tips, techniques
Doug Mitchell - Live Music
registration required. 267-7256 or
moultonborough Library. 6pm. second
and equipment. Free. 279-7600. 888-254-2125 to register.
Cactus Jack’s. 1182 Union Ave,
Jesse Elder Jazz Trio
and fourth tuesdays of the month.
Laconia. 9pm-midnight. 528-7800.
get over your fear of public speaking.
the middle new hampshire Arts
Jim Devlin Duo - Live Music
everyone welcome. 476-5760 or
Patrick’s Pub & eatery, Jcts rte 11 &
email
bobgoff@msn.com.
11B, gilford. 8pm. 293-0841.
Weight Loss Program
su n d a y 31s T
Concord Cooperative market, Celery
stick Cafe. mondays through march
“Scene Changes”
29. 6-7:30pm. Based on clinically
Concord City Auditorium. 3pm.
proven weight loss plan from the
Playwright don teague’s two short
University of Vermont. $25 for Co-op
works. 225-2164 for ticket prices and
members, $30 for others. Includes cost
more info.
theaudi.org.
of “eating Well” diet book. to register
call 225-6840. concordfoodcoop.
coop.
YOUR ICE PREVENTION EQUIPMENT
oNgoiNg
Winter Market
danbury grange hall, Junctions of
HEADQUARTERS!
rte 104 & 4. First saturday of every
Scrapbooking
month, January through April. 9am-
• Circulators • Thin Ice Signs
meredith Public Library, main st. 10-
2pm. 768-5579.
11:30am. every thursday. All levels of
• Timers • Thermostats • And More...
experience are welcome. Bring your
Art Classes and Workshops
own materials. 279-4303.
Imagine gallery, 624 main street, La-
conia. open tues-sat. 10am-5pm or
www.docksource.com Parkinson’s Support Group
by appointment. ongoing classes for
meredith Bay Colony Club, mile Point
all ages, art exhibits and art work of
drive, meredith. 2pm. third thursday
local artists for sale. Call 528-1706 or
552
of each month. this month Charlene
235-2777.
imaginegallerynh.com.
Burke from Community health and
hospice discusses the benefits of Complimentary Wine Tasting
physical, occupational and speech Wolfeboro Wine Cellar, 51 north main
therapies. 279-1530 for more info. street. Fridays 3-6pm. saturdays
3-6pm and sundays 2-5pm. 569-
Bluegrass Jam
3321.
Canterbury United Community
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