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The Last Wolfeboro Historical Society Vintage Fair Saturday, October 8

Saturday, October 8 marks the end of the summer season of Vintage Fairs, hosted by the Wolfeboro Historical Society at the Clark Museum. We couldn’t have been asked for better weather. Vendors and shoppers enjoyed sunshine, breezes and lovely gardens tended by the Wolfeboro Garden Club.

Special guest antiques appraiser Josh Chamberlain will join us at the Clark Barn from 12:00 to 2:00, to value your family treasures. Our popular vendors

will return with vintage toys, antiques, attic treasures, rocks and minerals, jewelry, books and ephemera, vintage tableware, and antique tools.

The fair runs from 11:00 to 4:00. In case of rain, the fair will take place Sunday, October 9. The Clark Museum is located at 233 S. Main Street opposite Huggins Hospital. Find us on Facebook, or check out our website at www. wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Local Photographer John Ferreira Opens Exhibit in Meredith Gallery

A special Photographic Art Exhibit titled “Studies in Still Life” by local Photographer; John Ferreira will be on display at “The Galleries at 30 Main” from September 29th through October 9th.

The winter months in New England can be challenging times for artists who rely on the outdoors and all its elements to do their work. As an outdoor photographer, John decided to create a body of work over the winter months that could largely be conducted indoors or very close to home if outside. His latest collection of photographs is a take on the classical “still life” painting, but with his own photographic twist and vision of the subjects. His challenge with this new body of work was to show the “essence” of the subjects while in a limited landscape and to show them in a different perspective.

As is typical with John’s work, he tries, using photographic techniques, to slow down and freeze those moments in time with his subjects that tell the

down and observe.

broader story of what is there and to transport the viewer to that special, sometimes magical place. The World around us often appears quite different and more wondrous if we slow

John is a self-taught photographer and has been actively involved in photography all his life. His principal focus is landscape and nature photography. He produces all prints himself using pigment inks on museum grade cotton paper which creates very long-lasting prints.

John has been invited into multiple national events and has been the recipient of several awards. He has been a lifelong resident of New England and maintains residence in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire

His work is on permanent display at The Galleries at 30 Main Street in Meredith, NH. To see more of his work visit: www.johnFphoto.com.

GET INSPIRED!

Chimney Sweeping: Not the World’s Oldest Profession, But A Very Essential One

By Mark Okrant

The profession of sweeping chim neys dates back to the Middle Ages, and was given a boost by British roy alty, who recognized that a thorough cleaning was far better than dealing with fires. A 1582 ordinance gave rise to the chimney sweep, a person who cleared ash and soot from chimneys.

Chimneys use pressure differences caused by a hot column of gas to create a draught and draw air over hot coals or wood enabling continued combus tion. During normal operation, a layer of creosote builds up on the inside of the chimney, ultimately restricting the flow. The creosote can catch fire, and that’s where troubles will begin. Enter the master chimney sweep. From ear liest days, the profession necessitated dexterity, as chimneys traditionally were swept from rooftops down to the hearth, necessitating a good deal of balance. Clearly, acrophobics and claustrophobics need not have applied for those positions.

The history of sweeping in the Unit ed States varies little from that in the United Kingdom, save for differences in the nature of housing architecture. Early houses were made of wood and built close together; so, when one burned, fire spread quickly to neigh boring properties. This caused local authorities to appoint fire wardens and inspectors.

Originally, sweeping the flues of low buildings was usually done by a

householder, using a ladder to pass a wide brush down the chimney. With the appearance of chimney sweeps, these professionals—garbed in their traditional top hats and black coats with tails—used long-handled fanned brushes to remove creosote from the top down. Dick Van Dyke portrayed Bert, the lovable chimney sweep, to perfection in the movie Mary Poppins.

There are dozens of New Hampshire businesses offering chimney sweep services, including several within the Lakes Region. These are essential, as venting systems for coal, heating oil, natural gas, as well as wood and pellet burning appliances need to be main tained. While the standard chimney

brush is still used, greater emphasis is placed on more modern tools such as vacuum cleaners, cameras, and special chimney cleaning tools.

Mike Greer, owner of Lakes Re gion Chimney Pro, located at 305 Gil ford Avenue in Gilford, has been in the chimney business for twenty-two years. Greer emphasized that tradition al equipment largely has been replaced by technology. “Everything is mechan ical and snaps together quickly and ef ficiently.”

Today, most sweeping is done from the bottom of the chimney, rather than the top, to prevent the dispersion of dust and debris, and because it is safer for the chimney sweep to do the sweeping

from this position. During this process, chimney sweeps often encounter ob jects ranging from dead birds, to tools, to letters and old magazines.

Modern chimney sweeps are trained to diagnose and repair hazards. Pri marily charged with removal of flam mable creosote, they conduct firebox and damper repair, as well as smoke chamber repair. Some sweeps also of fer more complicated functions such as flue repair and relining, crown repair, and tuck-pointing—the rebuilding of masonry chimneys and cement crowns.

Asked to describe the biggest change during his time servicing chimneys, Greer emphasized professionalism.

“There is a focus on maintaining safe ty standards and thorough inspections.

The National Fire Protection Associa tion (NFPA) provides a standards book that covers everything from construc tion, to installation, to care.” Annu al chimney and vent inspections are strongly recommended by the NFPA.

A professional annual inspection pro vides early detection of problems that could cause fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, or structural deterioration.

Certified technicians thoroughly in spect chimney systems looking for anything that can cause a chimney or venting system to be unsafe, such as cracks, gaps, obstructions, and signs of moisture. The work is performed in

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Craft Fair at Gunstock

Come and celebrate at the Columbus Day Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock

October 8-9

Saturday 10

to 5 pm & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. There

be over 70 awesome artists and crafters

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stages:

Initial evaluation of a system’s condition

Removal of obstructions and combustible deposits such as soot, creosote, rust, debris, nests, etc.

Visual inspection including an inspection of all accessible portions of the interior and exterior of the chimney.

A full report of inspection findings with color photos.

Chimney and vent cleanings are a key ingredient to keeping heating systems efficient and safe for use.

Masonry repairs are often needed on chimneys and fireplaces due to fire damage, water damage, improper construction, or poor maintenance.

Additionally, a full service business will provide chimney rebuilds, chimney extensions, brick replacements, tuck-pointing, crowns, washes and splays, fireplace repair, smoke chamber repair, chimney shoulder repair, and a range of other repairs and installations.

Another of the larger full service chimney service businesses in south central New Hampshire is Fire N’ Stone LLC. Situated at 539 Laconia Road in Tilton, Fire N’ Stone is a fully licensed and insured business employing certified technicians trained academically and by hands-on to address chimney safety, fire safety, as well as venting systems.

Owner Angelo Farruggia informed us that his business assists between four and five thousand individual customers every year. Farruggia strongly

advises that people not wait to notify a service simply because there are no visible problems with your chimney and fireplace. He recommends that people have their chimneys professionally cleaned once a year. However, in the event that any of the following appears—smoke from the fireplace moving into a room, water in the firebox, crumbling bricks and mortar on the exterior chimney, damp patches on walls or the ceiling, or strong odors or noises coming from the chimney—a service should be called without delay.

The Farruggias opened Fire N’ Stone in 2009, shortly after a previous chimney service named Mr. Fireplace closed its doors. After beginning with a single truck and making cold calls to potential customers, the business has grown into one of the largest of its type in the state. Asked how COVID-19 impacted the chimney sweeping business, he replied candidly, “We were more essential than ever during the pandemic. Home heating is a must because everyone needs to be warm and safe.”

The pandemic should serve as a warning to home and business owners. If all appears normal, it’s best to book a professional chimney sweep during the spring. People shouldn’t wait for colder weather to book an appointment. By gambling that there aren’t any deficiencies, they could get caught without their heating units, as it can take six to ten weeks to order a replacement for a defective part. So, acting earlier than later is the best approach.

Serving the entire Lakes Region

Artful Noise String Quartet –In Concert Meredith

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 4PM the Joyful Noise Music Series contin ues its season into the fall by present ing the Artful Noise String Quartet in concert at The First Congregational Church Meredith.

The Artful Noise String Quartet, es tablished in 1997, is a premier quartet that has given numerous performances in varied venues throughout New En gland. In addition to its concerts, the quartet has collaborated with other musical groups including, Portsmouth ProMusica, the Seacoast Community Chorus, Amare Cantare, the Granite State Choral Society and the Rocking ham Choral Society. In 2014, Artful Noise gave the world premiere per formance of Kevin Siegfried’s string quartet, “Land of Pure Delight.”

The four accomplished musical art

ists of Artful Noise include Lynne White McMahon, violin (credits include Portland Symphony Orchestra); Margaret Bruziak Hopkins, violin (credits include concertmaster Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra); Sally Wituszynski, viola (credits include The Vermont Symphony); Gary Hodges, cello (credits include principal cello with the New Hampshire Philharmon ic);

Admission is free. Donations sug gested and welcomed to support the Joyful Noise Music Series.

The First Congregational Church of Meredith is located at 4 Highland Street. To learn more about this event and The Joyful Noise 2022 music se ries please see www.fccmeredith.com or phone 603-279-6271.

Ashland Town Library History Program

The “History of the Ashland Town Library” will be the subject of a talk by local historian and Library Trustee David Ruell at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oc tober 6, in the Historic Ashland School at 41 School Street. The Ashland li brary is now the oldest municipal li brary in northern New Hampshire. It opened to the public in 1871 in the home of Mary Cheney, the first librar ian. The Library celebrated its 150th year of service last year. The pro

gram will take place in the third floor meeting room of the old Ash land elementary school, which the voters voted in March to purchase as the future home of the Ashland Town Library with an anonymous do nation of $400,000. The program is sponsored by the Ashland Historical Society. The Friends of the Ashland Town Library will serve refreshments.

Workshop in Silver Ring with Bezel

Join one of our favorite jewelers, Joy Raskin, at the Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm to learn how to make a silver ring with a bezel.

In this one-day workshop you will make a silver ring band out of wire or sheet metal, create a bezel, and set a cabochon stone. The bezel will be soldered to the ring, the cabochon will be set, and then the ring will be polished. Students can bring in a favorite stone or any silver they have. The instructor will have silver wire and sheet, plus stones of assorted sizes for students to purchase. Tuition is $110 per student. An ad

ditional materials fee of $10 - $30 depending on the amount of metal used will be paid in either cash or check to the in structor on the day of the class. Additional metal can be purchased if desired. Stu dents are also en couraged to bring a bagged lunch. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by Saturday, October 8th.

To register for this workshop, please call the League of NH Craftsmen –Fine Craft Gallery at (603) 279-7920 or stop by the gallery located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith, NH.

Pump & Filter

Let’s Go Fishing Fly Tying Class

Registration is now open for this fall’s only Let’s Go Fishing fly tying class, which will be held on October 22 at Tracy Memorial Library in New London. Upcoming winter classes will be held throughout the Granite State from January through March in 2023, which will include variety of hands-on events, and opportunities for both beginner and intermediate participants to learn the techniques that will make the art of fly tying personally rewarding and exciting.

This October’s class will be led by master fly tier, author, and Let’s Go Fishing instructor Scott Biron. “All participants will learn how to tie fly patterns that are commonly used in New Hampshire waters. Beginners will be introduced to the use of all the basic tools and materials necessary to tie flies and attendees will also learn

what the flies imitate,” said Biron of this fall class.

Preregistration for this free one-day workshop is required and is first-come, first-served. No experience is necessary. This course is limited to 10 participants, ages 15 and older. All program materials and equipment will be provided.

Register today by visiting https:// nh-events-web.s3licensing.com/Event/ AllEvents?EventTypeID=161&ClassActivity=20.

New Hampshire Fish and Game’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical, and successful anglers. Find out more by visiting www.fishnh. com/fishing/lgf-schedule.html. This program is federally funded through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Americorps Members Host Fireside Chat

Join the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) and Slim Baker Foundation as NLRA’s Watershed Stewards, Jenna Detar and Anthony Jaster, reflect on their service experience as Americorps members serving in the Newfound Watershed. On Thursday, October 6 at 6pm, Anthony and Jenna will host a fireside chat with s’mores outside the Slim Baker Lodge at 301 New Chester Mountain Rd, Bristol, NH.

As part of the Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC), a region-wide AmeriCorps program, Watershed Stewards lend their time and talents to further the mission of conserving the Newfound watershed during a six-

month service period. Jenna and Anthony have supported water quality monitoring of Newfound Lake and its tributaries, guarded against aquatic invasive species, built and led engaging programs for residents and visitors, and worked with community partners on projects around the watershed. Now that their service period is drawing to a close, Anthony and Jenna talk about their work with NLRA and LRCC this summer, share their experiences in the watershed, and reflect on what they’ve learned through the program. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Participants can register at NewfoundLake.org/events.

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Oktoberfest Dishes

Hello all!! Welcome back to another chapter in eating delicious food. The nights are quite cool, the days are getting cooler as well, and the smell of autumn is as fresh in the air as the smell of woodstoves and campfires. Truly, some of my favorite scents ever. With the crisp cool air and the great smells comes one of my favorite times of year in the foodie world, and that is the Oktoberfest season. In the most general terms, when most think Oktoberfest, the usual thought is brats cooked in beer and then grilled, and I do absolutely love that, but German cuisine has a lot more to offer than that. Many of us eat German themed foods quite often without realizing it, but much of it is off the beaten path, so to speak, in that you need to search it out. I’m here to help in that regard. I have some fun appetizers, a couple of variations of German potato salad, sandwiches, and some dinner ideas, and a dessert. Let’s get at it.

This one is all about very bold flavors, which means this is incredibly delicious. This is great with pretzels, crackers, toasted pumpernickel and most definitely with cut pieces of grilled brats. This is a great party dip and makes 5 cups, so if making for just a few people, you “may” want to cut

the recipe in half, although having leftovers is never a bad thing, in fact it’s awesome. This only takes 20 minutes or so to put together.

Cold German Beer Cheese Spread

2 lbs sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

3 tsp mustard, I prefer a spicy brown or whole grain mustard

2 small garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp fresh grind black pepper

1 1/3 cup German beer or any beer you enjoy, or nonalcoholic beer

Assorted crackers, vegetables, pretzels, breads, bite sized brats, etc.

Place cheese in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually add beer while continuing to process until mixture is smooth and spreadable, about 1 ½ minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. This will hold refrigerated, covered, up to 1 week.

So Good. Also makes yummy grilled cheese sandwiches. That has ya thinking now, doesn’t it?

Again, beer is in the mix in this appetizer, as well as brats and honey. The brats are grilled and cut into bite sized pieces and then added to a beer honey

sauce, which is outstanding. I’m all in for anything beer and honey, just sayin’. These are a perfect app for 6-8 of you and will take 40-45 minutes to cook. I serve these either in a fondue pot or in a large bowl and let your friends and family help themselves with fondue forks. These are wonderfully sweet and sticky and scrumptious.

Beer And Honey Glazed Bratwurst

12 bratwursts, usually about 2 ½ lbs 24 oz beer

Just shy of 1 cup of honey

2 tbsp English mustard or your favorite spicy brown mustard

4 cloves of garlic, crushed

¼ cup light brown sugar

4 tsp cornstarch mixed with 4 tsp of water

5-6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, fresh is better

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thyme in the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 15 mins stirring the sauce until the liquid has reduced and thickened. Add the mustard, garlic puree and slowly pour the cornstarch mixture in while whisking into the beer sauce. Bring back to a boil and keep stirring until the sauce is nice and thick, then drop the heat to a simmer. While making the sauce, grill the brats on a medium heat until done, about 20 minutes, turning as needed. Pull from the grill and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Cut your bratwurst into nice bite size chunks and add them to the beer glaze and stir until fully coated. Any leftover glaze once the brats are gone can be used as a sauce on brats in a sub roll

and it is a great sauce to make a German style homemade coleslaw.

I’m guessing some of you have tried a German potato salad at some point. It’s not something you see banging around all that often, but personally, I think it’s a great alternative to traditional spud salad. It took me a while to realize it, but there are different temperature versions, which depending on what the main course is will sometimes dictate which version is best. The biggest distinctions between the German version of potato salad and the American versions are there is no mayo in the German, as the sauce of sorts for it is an oil/cider vinegar combo that allows for a great tang and flavor, as well as being healthier than using mayo. This first one is served slightly warmed and at room temp although is just as good

if refrigerated and served later. This one will take 40-45 minutes to make and serves 6 as a side dish. The second one is served hot, also takes about 45 minutes and feeds 6. There are a few differences in the ingredient list, so feel free to experiment using bits of both if preferred.

German Potato Salad

6 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and chopped

2 lbs white or gold potatoes

½ cup sweet white onion, diced

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp fresh grind black pepper

3-4 tbsp apple cider vinegar depending on your taste

¼ cup olive or vegetable oil

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp spicy brown mustard, optional but recommended

2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley and/or chives

Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled for about 25 minutes, or until they can be pierced with a fork or knife. While boiling, cook bacon and lay on paper towels and chop once cooled. Once cooked, drain the taters and lay them in a single layer on a flat surface to cool slightly. When potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, gen-

tly peel the skin off with a thin paring knife. Slice potatoes into very thin discs and place directly back on the pan and season the slices with salt and pepper, then place into a medium sized bowl. Stir the mustard and sugar into the vinegar as well as the onions and pour into the spuds and gently stir. Repeat with the oil. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Top with the bacon.

If preferred, sauté the onions in the bacon grease before adding. Serve right away or refrigerate and serve later. If later, I top with bacon at service and usually pull from the fridge an hour or so prior, but the choice is yours.

Hot German Potato Salad

2 lb medium red potatoes

8 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces

while raw

½ cup chopped onion

2 tbsp sugar

2 tsp flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp celery seed

½ tsp fresh grind black pepper

1 cup water

½ cup cider vinegar

4 tsp Dijon mustard

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4 qt pot, put in the potatoes, add enough water just to cover them. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low and cover and cook 30 to 35 minutes or until po tatoes are tender, then drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut pota toes into ¾ inch dice. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skil let with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook onion in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat 3 to 5 min utes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in sugar, flour, salt, celery seed and pepper and cook 1 minute, stirring con stantly. Stir water, vinegar, and mus tard into onion mixture. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in po tatoes and cook, stirring gently to coat potatoes, until hot and bubbling, turn ing up the heat some if needed. Pour into a serving bowl, top with bacon and serve immediately. This is an outstand ing alternative to the first one, although both are great. If not a big fan of apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar works as well.

OK, let’s bust out the slow cooker for

a couple of recipes since this is the start of the best time of year for using our slow cookers. Total slow cooker time is maybe 4 ½ hours and will give you the makings for 10 servings.

Slow Cooker Beer Brats

10 fresh bratwursts

2 sweet onions, sliced

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tbsp butter

½ tsp salt

½ tsp fresh grind black pepper

3 bottles beer, 12 oz each 10 quality sub rolls

Toppings like sauerkraut, mustard, coleslaw, relish, chopped jalapenos, chopped bacon, etc

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bratwurst over medium-high heat, turn ing frequently, just until outsides are brown. Place in your 5-6-quart slow cooker. Top with onion slices, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Pour in beer and cover and cook on high heat setting for 4 hours or low heat setting for 7-8 hours. Serve with sauerkraut and mus tard and anything else you want, and you can throw them on the grill before making the sandwiches if preferred to add that always awesome grill flavor.

I’m going to shoot one more slow cooker recipe at you, and this is argu ably the most famous of all German

sandwich recipes, and that is the clas sic Reuben. This includes cooking an entire corned beef brisket, which tru ly is the only real way to cook corned beef at home for the purpose of build ing delicious sandwiches as buying sliced deli meat just doesn’t cut it as far as I’m concerned.

Slow Cooker Reuben Sandwiches

2 lbs of refrigerated sauerkraut

2 ½ - 3 lbs corned beef brisket

1 cup Thousand Island dressing

16 slices pumpernickel rye bread, toasted

8-16 slices Swiss cheese, about 1 oz each

Place sauerkraut in 3-4 qt slow cook er. Place the brisket on sauerkraut and top with the packet of spices that comes with the brisket. Cover and cook on low heat setting 9-11 hours. Remove beef from cooker and place on cutting board. Cut beef into thin slices. To serve, spread 1 tbsp of dressing on each toast slice and then top at least 8 slices with a slice of Swiss, although I like a slice of cheese on all 16 slices. Us ing slotted spoon to remove sauerkraut from cooker, top 8 slices of cheesed toast with ½ cup sauerkraut each. Top sauerkraut with beef slices and a sec ond cheese slice if preferred. Top with remaining toast. As an FYI, this rec ipe is for slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cook ers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for choosing a temperature and time.

In a quick and fun recipe that com bines a couple of our previous recipes, how about Rueben Brats?? Seriously, if you like both options, how can this possibly be a bad thing? This takes all of 30 minutes and serves 4.

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Grilled Reuben Brats 12 oz beer or nonalcoholic beer 4 uncooked fresh bratwurst links, about 1 lb

2-4 tbsp Thousand Island dressing 4 rye or whole wheat bratwurst buns, split

½ cup shredded Swiss cheese, 2-4 oz 1 cup sauerkraut, drained, heated if desired

Heat grill to medium heat. In 2-quart saucepan, heat beer to boiling. Add bratwurst, reduce heat to low. Cov er and simmer 15 minutes. Drain bratwurst. Place on grill and cover, cooking for 5-10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Spread dressing on inside of heated buns, add cheese, kraut, and then the bratwurst into the buns. It’s a great marriage of two great sandwiches.

It’s time for a couple of dinner op tions after that barrage of apps, side dishes and sandwiches. Total prep/ cook time is maybe 30 minutes, and this is for 4.

Weiner Schnitzel and/or a la Holstein

4 veal cutlets, 5-6 oz each ¼ cupall-purpose flour ½ tspkosher salt

2-3largeeggs, well beaten ½ - ¾ cupbreadcrumbs

Oilor lard, for frying

4-8sliceslemon

For a la Holstein, same as above, plus....

4-8 eggs

4-8 slices of anchovies

4-8 tsp capers

To start, pound the veal between 2 sheets of plastic wrap with a meat ten derizer hammer. Pound evenly to ¼ inch. Set up 3 shallow dishes. Mix the flour and salt in the first dish, the beaten eggs in the second dish, and the breadcrumbs in the third dish. In a large skillet, heat at least ¼ inch of oil to 350 degrees. Working one at a time,dredgecutlets first in flour un til the surface is completely dry. Dip into the egg to coat, allow the excess to drip off for a few seconds. Make sure there are no spots of flour show ing. Then roll quickly in the bread crumbs until coated. Do not press the breadcrumbs into the meat very hard, as this will moisten them and not make

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for a crispy coating. The crust should not adhere completely but form a loose shell around the schnitzel. Immediately place meat in the pan with the hot oil. Do not crowd the pan. Cook the schnitzel in batches, if necessary. Just make sure to allow enough time between batches to allow the oil to come back up to 350 degrees. Fry the schnitzel for 2-3 minutes on one side, until golden brown. Make sure the breaded meat “swims” in fat. You may want to swish them around a little with your fork to make sure they are not sticking to the pan. Turn them over once and fry an additional 2-3 minutes or until both sides are golden brown and the meat registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove from pan and allow the oil to drain off on paper towels. Serve in the traditional manner with lemon slices. So simple and delicious. To do a la Holstein, fry the eggs to your liking, traditionally sunny side up or over easy, and lay over the veal, then the anchovies over that, then spoon capers over the top. Enjoy.

How can I go without sharing a classic German dessert, although this works great at breakfast as well. Everybody loves apples, and everyone loves freshly made pastries, so let’s make some pretty quick and easy Bavarian Apple Fritters, topped with a decadently yummy vanilla cream sauce. Where they are so easy to make, this will likely become a common “go to” recipe for many of you, and with very good reason. The actual name of this dessert is Apfelkrapfen, but I feel confident you will just call these ap-

ple fritters as I usually do. Total time on the fritters will take a little over 30 minutes and feeds 4-5, and the cream sauce is also quick, about 25 minutes and makes 2 cups, more than you will likely need for the fritters. I say triple the fritter recipe and double the cream sauce and you can easily take care of a dozen of you.

Bavarian Apple Fritters (Apfelkrapfen ) with Vanilla Cream Sauce

2-3 baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1-2 lemons, juiced into a small bowl

2 eggs, separated

½ cup flour, plus extra for dusting

½ cup milk

1 tbsp sugar, or vanilla sugar

1 pinch salt

Oil or fat for frying

Cinnamon and sugar combo for serving

German Vanilla Cream Sauce

4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

½ cup sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 cups milk

Peel and core the apples. Slice ¼- ½ inch thick rounds. Brush with lemon juice. Whip the egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, stir together the egg yolks, flour, milk, sugar, and salt until a thick batter forms. Add more milk or flour as necessary. Stir 1/3 of the stiff egg whites into the batter to loosen. Carefully fold in the rest of the egg whites for a light, fluffy, but not runny, batter. Heat 2-3 cups of oil in a large saucepan, 3-4 inches high. Heat the oil to 350 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can toss in a 1-inch cube of bread into it and if it browns

but doesn’t burn in 60 seconds, you are good to go. Drain the apple rings as necessary and coat them with some flour, then dip them in the batter with a fork. Place them carefully in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes. Turn them over and fry for 2-3 more minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Mix some sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Roll the fritters in the combo 1-2 minutes after out of the oil and keep them warm in a warm oven until they are all baked to serve all at once. These are great as is, or if you want the vanilla cream sauce.

To make the sauce, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the yolks are thick and pale yellow and the sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, turn to low. Pour ¾ cup of the milk

very slowly into the egg yolks and sugar mixture, whisking vigorously in the process. Once done, slowly pour the egg mixture back into the milk, again whisking the whole time still over low heat, making sure not to bring to a boil. Remove from the heat once thickened and stir the vanilla into it. This sauce is awesome whether hot or cold.

Well, that’s that my friends. Please celebrate Oktoberfest in some fashion as there are great festivals of sorts all over the state. Trust me, the food and brew are outstanding, not to mention the atmosphere and music that comes with it. I’ll see you all next week, so until then, be good to those taste buds of yours and be safe out there.

To any of you who want to touch base with any questions or feedback, reach out at fenwaysox10@gmail.com

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What’s

Through Oct. 7, Free Children’s Art Show, open to students aged 12-17, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlet, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, info: Acacia Rogers: 965-5551.

Through Oct. 9, Uniquely Charmed – Found Object/Mixed Media Jewelry, by Linda S. Vogel at Hansel and Gretel Antiques, 436 Governor Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village, 544-2040. Meet the artist on 9/24 10 am-5 pm.

Through Oct. 31, Display Your Best Scarecrow, display at your (Ossipee) home or business, send a photo of the scarecrow to recdept@ossipee.org and compete to be the winner, Ossipee Parks & Recreation, info: 539-1307.

Oct. 3, Graveyard Tour, 3-5 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www. castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900. Also Oct. 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 22 & 25.

Oct. 4, Bingo at the Lions Club, Moultonborough Function Hall, 139 Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough, doors open 5 pm, bingo starts at 6:30 pm.

Oct. 4, Fiber Arts Gathering, 10-11 am, come knit, stitch, crochet, spin and chat, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, 286-8222.

Oct. 4, Granite State Gallery: NH Arts & Artists Through the Years, 7-9 pm, by Meredith Historical Society, doors open at 6:30 pm for light refreshments, Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, 279-1190, www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.

Oct. 4, Nature Station – Aquatic Invertebrates, 10 am-4 pm,Grey Rocks Conservation Area, Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689. Also Oct. 11 and 18.

Oct. 4, Sow & Grow Gardening, 9-10 am, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/pre-registration: www.prescottfarm.org, 366-5695. (Also on Oct. 18.)

Oct. 4, Zentangle Art Lessons, 6-8 pm, Galleries at 30 Main, 30 Main St., Meredith, 279-0557.

Oct. 4-Nov. 5, Plymouth State University Art Faculty Exhibition, Museum of the White Mountains Main Gallery, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210.

Oct. 5, Looking at Leaves, Polliwogs, 10-11 am, pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/preregistration: www.prescottfarm.org, 366-5695.

Oct. 5, Old Bridle Path Trail Work Days, 9 am-4 pm, by Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, volunteer for clean-up, 968-7336.

Oct. 5 & 6, En Plein Air Painting Workshop, 9 am-noon, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, call Erin Apostolos, 279-4303.

Oct. 6, Brewing in NH: An Informal History of Beer in the Granite State from Colonial Times to the Present, 6-7 pm, presenter Glenn Knoblock, Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

Oct. 6, Dave Kobrenski & Jed Wilson, 6-9:30 pm, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 6, Fireside Chat with NLRA Watershed Stewards, 6-7 pm, Slim Baker Lodge, Bristol, program of Newfound Lake Region Assoc., free, but please pre-register: 7448689, www. newfoundlake.org.

Oct. 6, Guided Exploration with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, explorations of Newfound Lake watershed, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, free, open to all, 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Oct. 7, Bruce in the USA, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 7 First Friday Art Night with Anne Chant, ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 5-7 pm with refreshments. Featuring Anne’s knitted creations, open noon7 pm on First Fridays, www.chocoruaArtworks.com.

Oct. 7, Will Evans concert, 8 pm, Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Oct. 8, Almost Queen, 8 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord,tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Oct. 8, Apple Festival & Craft Fair, 9 am-2 pm, apple pie and food sale, holiday shopping at craft fair, Tapply Thompson Community Center, 30 N. Main St., Bristol, 744-2713.

Oct. 8, Graveyard Tour, 3-5 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www. castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Oct. 8, Harvest Day, 10 am-4 pm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Oct. 8, Juston McKinney Live, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Oct. 8, Moonlight Tour, 5:30-7:30 pm, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/pre-registration: www.prescottfarm. org, 366-5695.

Oct. 8, Paula Cole, 8 pm, Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Oct. 8, Street Car Company’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, 7 pm, The Colonial Theatre at Laconia, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www. coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 8, Sunrise Paddle, 6 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-registration a must: 968-7338, www.squamlakes.org.

Oct. 8, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Oct. 8, The Harp Twins, 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, 934-1901, www.www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Oct. 8, Vintage Fair, 11 am-4 pm, Clark House Museum Grounds, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: pmhodder@gmail.com. Rain date Oct. 9.

Oct. 8-10, Parade of Homes, by Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Assoc., 10 am-4 pm, tour area homes for ideas, meet builders and decorators, info/tickets: www.lakesregionbuilders.com, 387-1817.

Oct. 8-10, Sandwich Fair, 7 Wentworth Hill Rd., Sandwich, agricultural fair, midway, 284-7062.

Oct. 9, Fall Foliage 5K Foot Race, 9 am, Waterville Valley Resort, www. waterville.com or call 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

Oct. 9, The Four Phantoms, 8 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord,tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Oct. 10, Graveyard Tour, 3-5 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www. castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Oct. 11, Beginners’ Calligraphy Class, five week class, 10 am-noon, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, call Erin Apostolos, 279-4303.

Oct. 11, Bingo at the Lions Club, Moultonborough Function Hall, 139 Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough, doors open 5 pm, bingo starts at 6:30 pm.

Oct. 11, Drop Dead Gorgeous, 6-7 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, join clothing historian Astrida Schaeffer for a visual tour of deadly Victorian fashions, 524-4775.

Oct. 11, Fiber Arts Gathering, 10-11 am, come knit, stitch, crochet, spin and chat, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, 286-8222.

Oct. 11, Nature Station – Aquatic Invertebrates, 10 am-4 pm,Grey Rocks Conservation Area, Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689. Also Oct. 18.

Oct. 11, Zentangle Art Lessons, 6-8 pm, Galleries at 30 Main, 30 Main St., Meredith, 279-0557.

Oct. 12, It’s Harvest Times, Polliwogs, 10-11 am, pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/ pre-registration: www.prescottfarm.org, 366-5695.

Oct. 13, Castle After Hours Tour, 5:5:30-8:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Oct. 13, Every Step Matters: Minimizing Slips, Trips and Falls, class with Granite VNA, 10-11:30 am, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, pre-registration required: 476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 13, Graveyard Tour, 3-5 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www. castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Oct. 13, Hall of Mirrors featuring Randy Roos and Steve Hunt, 6-9:30 pm, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: www. hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 13, MasterChef Jr. Live, 7 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Oct. 14, Friends of the Library Chocolate Fare, 11 am-1 pm, $5 to enjoy as much chocolate as you can, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, preregistration required: 476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 14, Halloween Pumpkin Walk, 5:30-7 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

ONGOING

ArtWorks Gallery& Fine Crafts, works by 35 artists, classes & events.Open 10-5 pm daily, closed Tuesdays, First Fridays from noon-7 pm, 323-8041,132 Rt. 16, Chocorua,www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, info/call for hours: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Book & Puzzle Sale, 8 am-1 pm at Union Congregational Church Chapel, 80 Main St., Union, held every Sat. through October, corn chowder, coffee, snacks available, info: Betty at 473-2727.

Canterbury Shaker Village, walk the grounds, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 7839511, free, dawn to dusk, programs, tours/info: www.shakers.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, sketch, paint, meditate, free,directions/info:www.chocorualake.org.

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Country Village Quilt Guild, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:30 pm, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rt. 25, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonboro. Schedule/info.

email: countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com.

Curbside Pickup of Farm Fresh Foods, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, remickmuseum.org.

Giant Insects, 9:30 am-5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, exhibit included in regular admission, Holderness, www.nhnature.org.

Gilmanton Community Farmers Market, at Gilmanton Year Round Library, 11 am-2 pm, Sundays through Oct. 9, 1385 NH Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, 4911687.

In the Round, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 284-7532.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 am-2 pm at First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meet first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

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League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 2797920.

Libby Museum of Natural History, animal/nature exhibits & programs, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, open seasonally.

Live Entertainment, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub. com.

Loon Center, walking trails, loon displays/info., 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

Millie B., cruise on the replica of a 1928 Hacker-Craft, 45-minute tour, info/tours: NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org, 569-4554.

Model Yachting - Back Bay Skippers, meets every Tues. & Thurs., 1-4 pm, model yacht group, spectators welcome, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, until Oct., info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554.

Molly the Trolley, 569-1080, take tours of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com.

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Open Air Farmers Market, 10 am-1 pm, New Hampton Historical Townhouse, 86 Town House Rd., New Hampton, local goods, Saturdays until Oct. 8, 254-5858, www.openairmarketnh.com.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if preregistration is necessary: 366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 3237591.

Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, second Saturday of every month. Old Town Hall, 19 Meeting House Hill Road, Sanbornton.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps/info: 279-9015.

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets: www.nhnature.org, 9687194.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, contact for open hours: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tues., through Dec., 6:309:30 pm, $2 donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-0247 or 569-3861.

Wolfeboro Farmer’s Market, 12:30-4:30 pm, vendors, food, every Thurs., The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.org.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures of life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Vendors Welcome

The First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way (Off Rt. 11a, near 3/11 bypass) is inviting vendors to participate in their annual Christmas Fair, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Fee for each table/space is $25. Please contact Carol Michael at carolm319@ gmail.com or leave a message with

your contact information with the church office at office.nhhope@gmail. com, or call 603-524-3289. Our 2021 Fair was a great success, and we look forward to seeing everyone again this year! Proceeds support our mission and outreach projects.

Wear Blaze Orange When Heading Afield

Hunters and all other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on bright orange clothing when they head afield this fall. Wearing a fluorescent orange hat, vest, or jacket makes you highly visible, one of several key safety precautions for hunters, hikers, and others enjoying the autumn woods. Several hunting seasons are already underway in New Hampshire (see http://www. huntnh.com/hunting/hunt-dates.html).

“Wearing blaze orange has statistically been shown to decrease hunting incidents across the country,” said Josh Mackay, who coordinates the Hunter Education Program at the New Hamp-

shire Fish and Game Department.

It’s recommended that all outdoor enthusiasts and their pets heading into the woods this fall think safety by wearing blaze orange, sticking to established trails when hiking, and reviewing the safe hiking guidelines at hikesafe.com.

For more information on dates and details of New Hampshire’s hunting seasons, visit www.huntnh.com/hunting.

To watch a video that demonstrates the immediate effectiveness of blaze orange, visit https://player.vimeo.com/ video/47113670

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LRAA September Artists of the Month

Molly the Trolley

the Untold History and Mystery of

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Evening Tour Thursdays 7:00 PM

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September 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, and Friday the 28th Departs Wolfeboro Railroad Station - 32 Central Avenue Tickets $35 pp (Not Appropriate for Under 12

Purchase tickets at wolfeborotrolley.com or call 603-569-1080 Reservations Required Ticket includes a 10% Coupon at La Boca, Marker 21, Morrisseys’, O Bistro, Wolfe’s Tavern

of Wolfeboro,

Back Row: Stephanie McQuade, Mike McQuade, Martha AuCoin. Front Row: Jim Luckern, Fay Lee, Missing from our photo: Sue Merrick, Barbara McClintock, Sally Hibberd, Duane Hammond

Yesteryear

Seneca Ladd – A Man Ahead of His Time

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Photo courtesy Meredith Historical Society

“School-books and rules were hard tasks for me, and to obtain knowledge in that way was much like trying to take on fat by eating saw-dust bread.”

– Seneca Ladd

Once you know the story Seneca Ladd’s rise to fortune, his ethical rep

utation and philanthropic nature, you will not soon forget the Lakes Region entrepreneur.

Ladd was born in Loudon, New Hampshire in 1819. He was a free thinker and independent. He was not one to do well with the constrictions of formal schooling.

School was not easy at the time for someone like Ladd, who was not a standard, successful scholar. He attend

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ed school until he was about 10 years old and went on to further schooling as a teenager. He also made himself avail able to help his parents with farming and harvesting of crops.

Today, educators have a greater knowledge of outstanding students. They work with students who do not fit into a standard mold. Modern edu cators would recognize Ladd as a gift ed student. Formal education was not for him, but at the time no testing was available for a gifted child who learned best in a free-form manner.

Luckily one of Ladd’s teachers saw the talent in his pupil. Instructor John French encouraged his wayward pu pil (Ladd) to study in his own way, to make his own rules and to choose how and when to study. The creative meth od was successful, and Ladd won a prized silver Spanish coin for his good grades. It is said Ladd kept the coin for years.

At that time, students left school ear ly to go to work on the family farm or in service as a maid or manual labor er. In his early teens, Ladd was sent to learn the carriage-maker’s trade in Raymond, New Hampshire. He was a quick study and proved to have a high mechanical aptitude. Ladd also had a good grasp of the financial world.

Seneca Ladd, Meredith entrepreneur.

Lower- and middle-class families ex pected their children to learn a trade and help their parents and any unwed sisters. Most likely a lot was at stake for the Ladd family and young Seneca was prepared to work hard.

Always looking for new challenges, Ladd moved to the Lakes Region and ran a carriage makers business in Mer edith for two years. He then moved to Boston for a year learning how to con struct pianofortes for Timothy Gilbert,

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in the second manufactory of the kind established in the United States.

Ladd came back to Meredith in the summer of 1839. He had saved his money and was a true entrepreneur. A few years later, Ladd realized that pianoforte making was in its infancy and becoming popular. Getting involved in the business would put him ahead of the curve; it is reminiscent of today’s computer visionaries who got in on the ground. Ladd purchased a mill building and opened a carriage manufactory. He was ready to enter business on a large scale, which was a huge task for a man in his 20s, not to mention a financial risk. But Ladd spent his youth mapping out a course to success and it did not take long for the manufactory to thrive.

For 11 years Ladd built his business and ran it profitably. Sadly, in 1850, his entire plant was destroyed by fire, and the contents burned. he could have given up, but it was not in his nature. He leased a cotton factory, which was sitting idle and fitted it with new machinery and began to manufacture pianos and melodeons.

Once again, Ladd’s business thrived, and he ran the piano and melodeon factory in Meredith and in Boston for about 20 years.

Ladd worked hard and was by then

wealthy; he was known as a skilled piano manufacturer. But he looked for new challenges, as all true entrepreneurs do. He was observant and noticed how young working people – some in his factory - were irresponsible with their pay packets. It concerned him to watch his employees fritter away their hard-earned pay. He advised his employees to save some of their wages and he took their financial problems seriously. Thus, opening a bank seemed to be the answer to Ladd’s concerns: his employees would have a place to save their money and Ladd could start a new business (a bank).

In November of 1869, Ladd and his associates procured a charter from the Legislature and established the Meredith Village Savings Bank. Ladd was named treasurer (equivalent to a president and CEO in today’s world). The bank’s home was on Main Street in Meredith.

By this time, he had ceased operation of his piano manufacturing business. For the next years, Ladd threw all his energies into banking.

Ladd was well known and respected in Meredith. It was written of Ladd in “The History of Merrimack and Belknap Counties, New Hampshire, 1885”: “His education has given him a mental character of strength and ability far beyond that attained by the usual

curriculum of a college course, and on any of the grave subjects under discussion among scholars his opinion is listened to with earnestness and commands respect. He has never used tobacco or alcohol in any form and has battled strongly against the rum traffic.

In politics, his votes have always been cast in favor of universal freedom. The Liberty, Abolition and Republican parties have, in turn, received his warmest support and most active services, and in all social and public matters he has ever been in accord with the most advanced and progressive minds.”

“His regard for the young has been noticeable through life. He rarely passes children without bowing or speaking to them, and during his life he continually scattered kind deeds among them.”

The editor of a New Hampshire newspaper in the 1800s recalled childhood encounters with Ladd, related, “Mr. Ladd was always giving me something, doing me some favor, speaking kind words to me, encouraging me, giving me to understand that my chances in the world were just as good as anybody’s, providing I kept at school and did it right…I had a friend in him, and for these reasons I tried to be a good boy and meet his approbation.”

Mr. Ladd married Susan Tilton of Meredith in 1840. She was highly regarded in Meredith and when she died in1850, the community mourned the

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39th Annual Apple Festival

Bristol – On Saturday, October 8 the Tapply-Thompson Community Center at 30 North Main Street in Bristol will sponsor its 39th Annual Apple Festi val. This year’s events include a Craft Fair from 9 am to 2 pm in the TTCC gym. The Apple Pie & Food Sale will include pies, apple crisp, fresh bread, home baked beans, apple brownies, fresh applesauce and more. This is a great opportunity to purchase your Holiday pies fresh frozen and bake them at home at that time. It will look like you have been rolling, peeling and cooking all day.

Pies will sell for $15 a pie and are

made on Friday, October 7 by area res idents who come together at the Center to peel, slice, roll and bake 300 apple baked goods. We are still looking for volunteers for Friday, 10/7. If you can come down and help out please call the TTCC at 744-2713. If you would like table space for the Craft Fair it is $30 per 6’ space & $40 for an 8’ table space.

Pies can be reserved (uncooked & uncooked frozen available) by calling before Friday, October 7. Or online at www.ttccrec.org . We hope to see all of you there to enjoy apple pie a-la-mode and fresh perked coffee.

Register for CriCut Maker Marketing Class

Did you ever want to learn how to make your very own T-shirts, mugs, and signs? Now you can! Makers Mill is teaming up with Carroll Academy to offer a “Cricut Maker Marketing” class!

This is a twelve-session progressive class that occurs weekly on Wednes day evenings beginning October 5th and running through December 14th (every Wednesday evening except Nov 23rd.).

All classes will be from 6:00pm - 8:30pm and take place at Mak ers Mill, 23 Bay St. Wolfeboro, NH.

This course will explore how to ef fectively integrate the use of computer technology into your visual art through the use of a Cricut Maker. Sharpen your skills working with the design process as you imagine, create, and innovate with project-based learning, where you create projects and utilize classroom resources. Explore color

theory, industry trends, spatial arrange ments, and other visual art basics. Stu dents will design imagery using a vari ety of materials such as paper, fabric, vinyl and wood. Additionally, students will be asked to consider different ca reers in the field of design, and build confidence while creating eye-catching designs.

This class is a partnership be tween Carroll Academy and Makers Mill. Carroll Academy will be han dling all registrations. Limited space available. The total cost of the class is $150 for all 12 sessions. Register athttps://carrollcountyadulteducation. com/or by calling 603-323-5100. Car roll Academy accepts cash or checks. Scholarships are available if anyone finds that finances are a barrier to par ticipation.

MWV October Craft Fair

Don’t miss the Mount Washington Valley October Craft Fair on October 15-16 at Schouler Park in downtown North Conway in front of the Scenic Railroad! The times are Saturday 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm! Live Music both days! There will be over 100 amazing arts & crafts exhibi tors displaying a wide arrange of arts & crafts including handsome cedar wood furniture, beautiful hand painted glass ware, handsome wooden American flags, handsome pottery, wrought iron creations, leather jewelry, soy candles, Americana folk art & furniture, char

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loss. Their children were Fannie C.A. (Mrs. D.W. Coe) and Charles F.A. Ladd.

Ladd later married a second time to Catherine Wallace, daughter of Wil liam Wallace, Esq. of Henniker. They had one child, Virginia B. Ladd.

Ladd continued to run the bank and involve himself with all sorts of phil anthropic causes and hobbies.

True to his curious nature, Ladd be came interested in geology and mete orology. For about 18 years he kept meteorological records and had one of the finest private collections of miner als and antiquities in New Hampshire.

A close friend of Ladd’s described

cuterie boards, many different signs & home decor, watercolor and acrylic paintings, face paintings, wooden de cor, handpouredsoaps, body care prod ucts, homemade fudge, kettle corn, books, gourmet foods, cat & dog toys, children’s toys, embroidery, quilted items, wildlife and landscape photog raphy, tie dyes, handpainted metal & wood & lots more!!! Rain or Shine Un der Canopies! Friendly, Leashed Dogs Welcome! More Info Call Joyce (603) 387.1510 or Preview online atjoyces craftshows.com GPS Address: 1 Nor cross Circle, North Conway.

the bank owner and the bank in this way for an interview in the Boston Dai ly News: “This gentleman of boundless courtesy and leisure is a man of great reflection, remarkable observation and unusual originality.” This writing speaks to what a curious man, far-see ing man, Ladd must have been.

Seneca Ladd remained active throughout his life and when he died in 1892, he left behind a small family but a large community of friends, busi ness associates and fellow scholars. Although his beginnings were humble, and he never fit into a prescribed mold in the world of the 1800s, he left a pos itive and lasting impression on Mere dith. He was, indeed, Meredith’s early entrepreneur.

Quilts of Valor – “Thank You for Your Service, Sacrifice and Valor”

By Rosalie Triolo

On Saturday, September 10, at the Wolfeboro Library, three Vietnam Vet erans were each presented with a Quilt of Valor. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.

Franz Haase joined the United States Marine Corps on January 1, 1966. A member of the Special Reconnaissance forces, he was deployed to Vietnam. As Haase said, “We were a small group of 4 to 6 men inserted into enemy ter ritory via helicopter to retrieve intel. We only had a few days to complete the mission.” The Viet Cong had been setting boobie-traps designed to in jure, not to kill. Unfortunately, Haase stepped into one of those traps. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and Hon orably Discharged on December 31, 1967. Franz Haase was wrapped in his Quilt of Valor sewn by members of the Wolfeboro Chapter of the DAR, who were instrumental in locating the three Vietnam Veteran recipients.

Sergeant Bernard L Wilensky told his story. “I spent two years in col lege and decided to take a vacation.”

That “vacation” began in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. From Fort Jackson he received Army Intel training in Balti more, MD. He was then deployed to Vietnam to gather Intel information along the Laos and Cambodian bor ders. After 3 tours of duty in Vietnam, Sergeant Wilensky was Honorably Discharged in 1971 from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Of his experiences in Vietnam Wilensky said, “It was an education and an experience, and I’m glad to be here now.” Sergeant Wilen sky was wrapped in a Quilt of Valor sewn by members of the Quilts of Val or Foundation.

Donald Clements was drafted by the Army on August 3, 1967, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He initially trained at Fort Dix, New Jersey before being sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky to the U.S. Army Armor School for Tank Training. He was stationed with the 9th Infantry in Vietnam during the first Tet Offensive. Clements was Honorably Discharged in 1969. He said, “We got out of Vietnam still in our jungle uni forms and flown to California. From there I flew into Newark and hailed a

taxi to take me home. When the taxi driver dropped me off at my home, he didn’t charge me, and thanked me for my service.” Donald Clements was wrapped in a Quilt of Valor sewn by members of the Quilts of Valor Foun dation.

The three veterans, Franz Haase, Sergeant Bernard LWilensky and Don ald Clements, briefly reflected on their horrific months and years spent in the jungles of Vietnam. They were given a duly deserved standing ovation by all present at Saturday’s ceremony.

Quilts of Valor Foundation was founded in 2003 by Catherine Rob erts, whose son, Nat, was deployed in Iraq. Catherine’s dream, “The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The permeating feeling was one of ut ter despair. I could see his war demons clustered around, dragging him down into an emotional gutter. Then, as if viewing a movie, I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt. His whole de meanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and well-being. The quilt had made this dramatic change.” The message of Catherine’s dream was: Quilts=Healing.

The visible scars of our men and women wounded in time of war may not only be physical, but also many have been traumatized psychologically and emotionally.

By March of 2020, Quilts of Valor Foundation had touched the lives of 245,000 service members and veter ans, with gratitude and appreciation for their contributions to defending and preserving those freedoms which we enjoy.

Charlene Roche has been Group Leader for the Quilts of Valor Founda tion for the past ten years. She and 20 members meet on the third Wednesday of every month in Dover, NH. When asked how she started, Charlene said, “With a donation of 47-yards of patri

otic material, and 20 women who en joy quilting.”

As part of the opening ceremony in Saturday’s tribute to the three Vietnam veterans, Charlene read this poignant and thoughtful poem entitled: “It is the Veteran”

It is the Veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Veteran, not the campus or ganizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the Veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Veteran, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, who gave his oath to support and defend The Con stitution and Our Nation Against all Enemies, Foreign and Domestic, and whose coffin is draped with the flag.

It is the Veteran, with faith in God and Country, who has given us all our Freedoms!

After reading an essay, by Marine Lt. Col. Michael Strobl entitled, “Tak

ing Chance Home,” Catherine Roberts realized, though stateside, the staff at the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Oper ations at Dover Air Force Base in Del aware, were “equally touched by war as anyone downrange or in “theater.” She concluded that at the Port Mortu ary everyone worked as a team, and to award Quilts of Valor only to military service members would not work. It became policy to award quilts to every staff member whether they be military or civilian.

The 2009 TV movie, “Taking Chance,” starring Kevin Bacon as Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, is based on the true story of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer who accompanied the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.

On April 20, 2022, a Quilt of Valor was awarded to Craig M. of Cincinnati, Ohio who served in the United States Air Force from February 1992 to June 2000. It was the 300,000th quilt.

Catherine Roberts’ Quilts of Valor Foundation has spread east to west, north to south over our country’s 50 States, and beyond our shores to coun tries including, Canada, England, Aus tralia and France, all through word-ofmouth and the Internet. Quilts of Valor Foundation is a non-profit organization made up of industrious and talented women and men, who love the art of quilting.

For more information on becoming part of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, their website is QOVF.org.

Rarely Shown ‘Faust’ Adaptation at Flying Monkey

It’s been a novel, a stage play, and an opera. When movies first appeared a century ago, it was only a matter of time before they tackled ‘Faust,’ the tale of a man who consigns his soul to the devil to obtain power in the present.

At the height of the silent era, German director F.W. Murnau created a cinematic version of ‘Faust’ filled with stunning images that maintain their power to astonish.

See for yourself with ‘Faust’ (1926), the original silent film adaptation of the classic legend, to be shown on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, N.H. Admission is $10 per person, general seating.

‘Faust’ is a 1926 silent film produced by German studio UFA, directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Gösta Ekman as Faust, Emil Jannings as Mephisto, and Camilla Horn as Gretchen.

As the film opens, the demon Mephisto has a bet with an Archangel that he can corrupt a righteous man’s soul and destroy in him what is divine. If he succeeds, the Devil will win dominion over earth.

The Devil delivers a plague to the village where Faust, an elderly alchemist, lives. Though he prays to stop the death and starvation, nothing happens. Disheartened, Faust throws his alchemy books in the fire, and then the Bible too. One book opens, showing how to have power and glory by making a pact with the Devil.

Faust goes to a crossroads as described in the book and conjures up the forces of evil. When Mephisto appears, he induces Faust to make a trial, 24hour bargain. Faust will have Mephisto’s service till the sand runs out in an hourglass, at which time the Devil will rescind the pact.

At first, Faust uses his new power

to help the people of the village, but they shun him when they find out that he cannot face a cross. They stone him and he takes shelter in his home. Mephisto then uses the lure of restored youth and love to convince Faust to sign over his soul once and for all.

The remainder of the film follows the grim consequences for everyone, all depicted with vivid visual imagination in the last film Murnau made in Germany before making the move to Hollywood. ‘Faust’ continues to impress modern critics, including Roger Ebert.

In screening F.W. Murnau’s version of ‘Faust,’ the Flying Monkey aims to recreate all essential elements of silent film experience: high quality prints shown on a large screen, with live music and an audience. “These films caused people to fall in love with the movies for a very good reason,” said Jeff Rapsis, who will improvise a musical score during the

screening. “They were unique experiences, and if you can recreate the conditions under which they were shown, they have a great deal of life in them.

“Though they’re the ancestors of today’s movies, silent film is a very different art form than what you see at the multiplex today, so it’s worth checking out as something totally different,” Rapsis said.

Rapsis performs on a digital synthesizer that reproduces the texture of the full orchestra and creates a traditional “movie score” sound.

F.W. Murnau’s ‘Faust’ will be shown on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, N.H.

Admission is $10 per person. For more info, call (603) 536-2551 or visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

For more about the music, visit www. jeffrapsis.com.

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