NH State Representative Steven Smith

Military Flyover – August 27, 2014

The 104th FW is scheduled to conduct a practice scramble of two F-15 Eagles on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from approximately 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The intercept mission will occur over the areas of Manchester, Lake Sunapee, and Lebanon, New Hampshire, so those communities are anticipated to be affected by increased flying activity.

Two F-15 fighter jets will train with two Civil Air Patrol aircraft. The Civil Air Patrol will be flying a low-speed civilian propeller aircraft.
This exercise is conducted to facilitate training for alert pilots on intercept procedures, ensuring the Massachusetts Air National Guard is prepared to defend the Northeast airspace against any airborne threat.

These exercises are carefully planned, closely controlled and include exercising airspace restriction violations, hijackings and responding to unknown aircraft. Communities in the mentioned area may experience increased aircraft activity during the duration of this exercise.

Denis O’Sullivan, Representative Steven Smith, Chaunee Baker

One of the challenges of campaigning in rural districts is finding ways to meet people without bothering them at home. I try to use the opportunities to learn more about District 11. This time around, I’ve been frequenting the historical societies of the various towns. It is amazing that when you see the old meeting houses and other buildings, that they are preserved by volunteers. One of our great strengths is that local people will come together and volunteer to do these things, no matter how daunting. I was happy to see several elected officials and candidates supporting the Washington Historical Society last night at their pot roast dinner fund raiser. Thanks to Representative Jim Grenier, candidate for Register of Deeds Chaunee Baker, candidate for State Senate Robyn Dunphy, and candidate for Sheriff Denis O’Sullivan for supporting a worthy cause.

Representatives Grenier and Smith

Representative Smith and Robyn Dunphy

CONCORD – Governor Maggie Hassan has directed flags to half-staff in
honor of James Foley on the day of his memorial service, Sunday, August 24,
2014.

“James Foley exemplified the best of our journalistic ideals, fearlessly
going to some of the world’s most dangerous places to expose the horrific
consequences of war and the beautiful humanity of those innocent civilians
affected by it. An unconscionable act of terror took him from us far too
soon, but his unyielding commitment to advancing our cherished First
Amendment right across the globe and the truths he unveiled will live on
forever. As Granite Staters and people around the world mourn, our thoughts
and prayers remain with the Foley family and their loved ones.”