TheLaker_Sept_12_22 by The Laker

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This year’s swim began at first light, but Alexis and Jeff, along with spotter Jane Papageorge, set out when it was still dark, about 5:15 am. Why the ear ly start? Alexis explains, “I wanted to be swimming before the winds came up on the Broads in the lake.”

at their beloved family cottage on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee.

As a child, life on the lake gave a lot of freedom to Alexis. She swam all the time, and perhaps this gave her the confidence to challenge herself to the swim/fundraiser for the Lake Winnipe saukee Association.

Alexis Wallace loves Lake Winnipe saukee, and she is a passionate believer in stewardship of the waters so many enjoy. With fun on the lake comes re sponsibility to protect the water quality so all can partake of the recreation and beauty in the area.

Swimming…and Stewardship

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Photos by Jane Papageorge

With a long history in the Lakes Region, Alexis and her husband and family have been on Lake Winnipe saukee for many years. She resides in a camp/home in Wolfeboro that has been passed down in her family. While she could have torn down the camp and put up a larger house or even sold the prop erty to a property developer, Alexis and her husband, Jeff, are happy where they are and in housing that reflects their personalities: modest, nature lov ing and responsible.

pine paneled walls, a few bedrooms, and the lake nearby. The parents re laxed, hosted barbecues and the kids frolicked in Winnipesaukee and played outside every day. These were simple, innocent pleasures that built a lifetime of fond memories for Alexis. These days, Alexis and her family spend as many months of the year as possible

The cottage wasn’t large, but it fit the description of a typical 1940s to 1960s “summer place” on the lake. Knotty

For the past few summers, Alexis has challenged herself to do a swim to raise awareness and donations for the Lake Winnipesaukee Association. She speaks with passion about the Associa tion, and says it monitors water quality in many Accordingways.to www.winnipesaukee. org, “The Lake Winnipesaukee Associ ation (LWA) is a non-profit organiza tion dedicated to protecting the water quality and natural resources of Lake Winnipesaukee and its watershed. Through monitoring, education, stew ardship, and using science-guided ap proaches for lake management, LWA works to ensure Winnipesaukee’s sce

Cap’n Jeff piloting to the start at 5:15 am to Wingate Cove, Tuftonboro

Alexis swam easterly along the shoreline for 2 miles, then swam left into Winter Harbor for another mile along the Swimmingshoreline.every day from her

Why is this so important to Alexis? She explains, “My parents summered on the lake in the 1940s and bought a place in Wolfeboro. We came up here in the summer and had great times at our cottage in Wolfeboro.”

This year’s swim was on Wednes day, August 24 and Alexis swam a route she prepared for, from the Pip ing Rock Lodge area in Tuftonboro to Winter Harbor. She swam along the shoreline for about 2 miles and ended at her friends, Steve and Sue Wingate’s home. “I wanted to honor Steve and Sue’s good stewardship of the lake, and I even presented them with some of my homemade blueberry muffins!” Alex is laughs. (The Wingate and Wallace families have been friends for many years, starting when Alexis’ father and Steve’s dad met while ice fishing and struck up a friendship.)

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nic beauty, wildlife habitat, water qual ity and recreational potential to contin ue to provide enjoyment long into the future.”Alexis is aware of the problems Lake Winnipesaukee may face in the future, from too much traffic to cyanobacteria to a score of other issues. She speaks with warmth for and admiration of the Lake Winnipesaukee Association (LWA) and their tireless work to ensure the lake is in good condition.

Alexis swimming at the 1/.5 mile halfway mark.

When asked if it’s daunting to be out there swimming alone, she says, “I don’t feel alone because the boat is there. I keep myself distracted by look ing at the bottom of the lake and the shoreline.”Withaplan to swim each year for her challenge in area towns, she will head to Moultonborough next year. There, she will find a good spot to put in the water and do her swim. “People can contact me with suggestions of where to swim in Moultonborough in 2023,” AlexisBecausesays.of her respect for the Lake Winnipesaukee Association and her own experiences on the lake, Alexis is familiar with water quality issues, the increasing population and some boat er’s lack of knowledge about the lake.

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If you are a lakefront property owner, be careful of managing the shoreline flora, and use of boats that create artifi cial waves, pulling dirt into the shore line and contaminating the shore and water.Alexis likes to think of herself and her husband as good lake stewards. Therefore, she supports the Lake Win nipesaukee Association and the good work they do to protect the lake.

Laura is currently the organist at Sanbornton Congregational Church as well as the collaborative pianist for the Pemigewasset Choral Society. Her performances include numerous

She continues her love of the lake by being a steward…and swimming.

The swim she undertakes each sum mer brings awareness to the Asso ciation and the lake. The first swim, which took place in August of 2020, was, Alexis admits, rather a quiet hap pening. She did not create huge fanfare but trained ahead of time and coordi nated her swim with family and a few friends.InAugust of 2021 the swim was in a different location. “I settled on the Rat tlesnake Island area,” she explains.

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.

How does Alexis, a woman who cares deeply about Lake Winnipesau kee show her respect for Winnipesau kee’s water? She swims every day, and she appreciates the beauty of the lake.

She says she does her swim with a crawl for about 2/3 of the way, and in termittently does a backstroke and el ementary backstroke, never stopping during the swim. Certainly, the swim is tiring, but with proper training ahead of time, Alexis completed her swim.

Wolfeboro cottage prepared Alexis for her fundraising swim and she is aware of how the lake has changed over the years. Recalling her childhood on Win nipesaukee, Alexis says, “When I was a child, the lake was clearer.” Thus, it is the good work of the Lake Winni pesaukee Association that gives Alexis hope for the future of the lake and other area bodies of water.

For information about the Lake Win nipesaukee Association, how to be come a member or donate, visit www. winnipesaukee.org. If you would like to suggest a location for Alexis’ 2023 swim, communicate with her via The Laker at pressreleases@thelaker.com. Your message will be passed along to Alexis.

On Sunday, Septem ber 18, 2022, at 4PM the Joyful Noise Mu sic Series presents or ganist, Laura Belanger in concert at the First Congregational Church Meredith.Laura Belanger, a graduate of the Man hattan School of Music, is an active organist as well as composer. She holds Choirmaster and AAGO professional certificates from the American Guild of Organists and has held multiple officer and board positions with AGO chap ters throughout New England.

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

Alexis certainly brought awareness of lake issues and the Lake Winni pesaukee Association to her friends, family, and others and will continue to do so each summer with another swim. Some of her childhood friends were on the shoreline cheering her on this

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Concerning FOLA (Fat Old Lady Athlete – her title, not ours!) Alexis is quoted as saying, “I am at an age where I care deeply about future generations. Currently, the fifth generation of our family is enjoying Lake Winnipesau kee, and we want to make sure that the lake quality stays pristine for our chil dren and grandchildren.”

organ recitals and ded ications of organ in stallations throughout New England, as well as performing with the New Hampshire Master Chorale and the Plym outh State University Chorus and Orchestra. Laura also is the creator of “Organ Symphony Assistant” which pro motes masterworks written for organ and orchestra.

Organ Concert with Laura Belanger

what she envisions the lake will be like in the future, she mulls over the question and answers, “Fifty years from now, I hope the lake will be as clear as when I was a child.”

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¼ cup finely shredded Colby jack cheese for garnish

color a little, nothing a good stir won’t usually cure. I have 2 unique guacamole recipes that are different from the usual as well as from each other, but in subtle ways as to not diminish the authenticity of what guac is all about. This first one adds some smoky chipotle flavor as well as everyone’s favorite, bacon. As a rule, this will serve 4-5, so double it up as needed, maybe more. This will be done in 15 minutes at most, less if you cook the bacon in advance. If so, just lightly microwave it before adding as the drippings help the flavor.

2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro

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5 strips bacon, cooked crisp and cut into ½ inch pieces, divided

3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped1large mango, peeled and chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

One of the most popular dips out there for many is guacamole, most evident when I am in an authentic Mexican restaurant as the tableside “Guac” makers are almost as busy as the bartenders building margaritas. I do know many who don’t like to make it for fear of it losing it bright green color, which is why it should be made minutes before serving, but it only takes a couple minutes to make, just like the “guac” makers at the restaurant. Keep in mind however that if you want to make it in advance to serving, make sure you lay plastic wrap directly on top of the guac to keep all air out as it’s the air that makes it turn color. If it dulls a little in

Assorted fresh vegetables and tortilla chipsIna large bowl, gently combine the first five ingredients, then stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve with vegetables and chips.

OK, I have a weakness, well many actually. I love beer like most of us kitchen sweat hogs. After a 12–14hour shift in a hot kitchen, a quick run to the bar was usually the norm. Some of my favorite recipes have beer as an ingredient, sometimes the main one. This is a major reason why Oktoberfest season is one of my favorites, and a great cheddar beer soup is one of my favorite soups, so why wouldn’t I love a couple of great beer cheddar dips that hit the spot? The first one is done in a slow cooker not requiring much effort, and the second one is done in a skillet, whether inside or on the grill. The time of year often dictates where I cook it, and which one to cook, but these dips are great. The slow cooker dip is tangy and smoky and so good. Although

Thanks for popping back in for more food fun my friends. I know summer is always a great time to entertain for friends and family where so many are on vacation and the kids have been sprung from school, but reality has now set in for many as although we are still technically in the summer season, and even though the weather still says summer, the traffic and lack of crowds say otherwise. That by no means we can’t continue to entertain although for the most part, most get togethers are strictly on the weekends where in the heart of summer, every day can feel like a weekend to many.

One of my favorite themes when I entertain is utilizing fun and tasty dips. I’m not saying the entire menu is dips, but a dip or 2 can be a great way to start a party or get together. I love hosting the appetizer theme when doing progressive dinners with friends when you move from house to house for each course as dips are perfect for eating and drinking and socializing. Dips have always been a centerpiece and life of the party. There are so many different kinds that can be served with everything from crunchy chips, rustic breads, to a more healthier options like veggies and sliced fruits.

At the holiday season when I am hosting, or even bringing a dish somewhere, I lean on great dips very often.

½ tsp smoked paprika

Grill

½ tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes

This next guacamole recipe has fresh mango, which adds some fun flavor. This is more of a chunky guac where

Smokey Chipotle and Bacon Guacamole

1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until it is nearly at your desired consistency. Stir in everything except the tomatoes and ¼ of the bacon. Once well combined, gently fold in the tomatoes and garnish the top with the shredded Colby and then the remaining bacon. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or whatever sounds good.

1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced¼red onion, minced

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Growing up, dips either meant onion or clam dip to me, made the old school way with a packet and some sour cream, and canned clams with the clam dip, and I still am a sucker for either of those, but if you are still stuck on those, get with the times boys and girls because the options are almost infinite. You can find everything from smoky to savory to salty to sweet to zesty and everything in between, so broaden your dip horizons. One of the best things about making scrumptious dips is in almost all cases, they go together in minimal time and usually with minimal ingredients, so as I love to stress when I share recipes, easy, combined with quick combined with delicious is a very beautiful thing.

3 large ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and scooped

¼ tsp sea salt

1 tsp Freshsaltcracked black pepper to taste

1 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice

Great Party Dips

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Chunky Mango Guacamole

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the last one was smoother as we dice the avocados instead of mash them in this one, but the choice, as always is yours. This again takes about 15 minutes and will feed about the same, maybe a couple more, so again, multiply it as needed.

3 tbsp lime juice

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¼ tsp ground chipotle

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2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese1lb

1 block cream cheese, 8 oz, softened

1 cup amber beer, ale, or nonalcohol ic if preferred

1 cup bottled/jarred roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped

which come from two very different directions. The first one has a classic Mediterranean theme to it with baby shrimp being the seafood centerpiece. This one is very addictive and the first time I had this was at a friend’s house during a Halloween party as by the time you have finished making it, it has an orange color to it. This was an adulting Halloween party as no kid in their right mind would eat this on Halloween with all that candy to chow down on, but the adulting crowd loves it. The prep for this will take 20 min utes or so to make but should be chilled for at least 2 hours. It will make 5 cups, which is good for 6-8.

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bacon strips, cooked and crum bled, divided

(Takes 20-30 minutes depending on heat source, feeds 4-5 as an app)

In a greased 3 qt slow cooker, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mustard, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in beer, cheese, and all but 2 tbsp of the bacon. Cook, covered, on low, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3-4 hours. In last 30 minutes, stir in heavy cream. Top with onion and remaining bacon. Serve with your favorite dippers and smile, smile, smile.

2 cloves garlic, minced

Skillet Cheddar Beer Dip

Kosher salt

1 tsp garlic powder

Cover with lid or foil and place over medium-high heat, whether on a stove

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3 cups shredded sharp cheddar

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¼ cup heavy whipping cream

¼ cup sour cream

Soft pretzel bites, toasted slices of a good rustic bread, crackers

Let’s move into another direction of dips. The next two are seafood dips

18 oz cream cheese, softened

2 cans small shrimp, 4 oz each, rinsed and drained

you can use whatever beer you prefer, I strongly suggest staying away from dark beers for these. Prep is only 15 minutes, and the cooking process is be tween 3 ½ - 4 ½ hours. This will make about 4 ½ cups which usually can feed 6-8 unless it is among a few other apps a table. This is awesome with soft pretzels, quality breads, crackers and whatever else sounds good.

1 green onion, thinly sliced

1 cup of lager beer

Sliced baguette, soft pretzel bites, crackersInacast-iron skillet, combine ched dar, cream cheese, garlic, chives, and beer and season with salt and cayenne.

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top or on a hot grill until warm and bubbly….and incredibly delicious.

Slow Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip

1 tbsp freshly chopped chives, plus more for garnish

2 packages cream cheese, 8 oz each, cubed1½ cups crumbled feta cheese

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6 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice, divided2tspGreek seasoning

Pinch of cayenne pepper

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1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard

Mediterranean Shrimp Dip

Baked pita chips or any other chip, crackers, or slices of toasted rustic breadIna small bowl, combine the shrimp, 2 tbsp lemon juice and Greek seasoning and set aside.

1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Chunky Blue Cheese Dip

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2 tbsp minced tarragon

2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

½-1 tsp salt depending on your taste

2/3 cup minced fresh chives

¼ cup toasted chopped pecans

Pita and/or bagel chips

I want to share a couple of nut dips now. First off, let’s do a pistachio dip that is delish. Other than nut allergy folk, everyone loves pistachios. This contains crème fraiche, which is not always easy to find depending on where you live, but sour cream is an acceptable substitute. This dip is creamy, salty and a little crunchy and is always a big winner. It takes 15 minutes to throw together and should feed 5-6.

1 cup mayo

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

8 oz cold smoked salmon

Chips, veggies, crackers for dipping

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1/3 cup mayo

Beat first four ingredients until blended, gently stir in blue cheese and chives. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans over the top and serve with your favorite dipping items.

¼ cup flat leaf fresh parsley, minced

1 large shallot, quartered

Every article I write seems to contain what I consider to be a love/hate item. You know, an item that not many people can take it or leave it. They generally love it or hate it with no middle ground. Today I introduce blue cheese to that category. You guessed it, I now offer a delicious, to me, blue cheese dip. It’s a thick dip which believe it or not is awesome with sliced apples and pears, and the usual crackers and toasted breads. This one is common recipe where others ask for the recipe, always a good sign. This goes together in 20 minutes and makes 3 cups, usually enough for 4 of you.

2 packages cream cheese, 8 oz each, softened2/3cup sour cream

Pulse shallot in a food processor until finely chopped, about 12 pulses. Add salmon and pulse until mixture is finely chopped, 8-10 pulses. Transfer half of the mixture, ¾ cup, to a large bowl, and set aside. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice to remaining salmon in food processor and process until mixture is smooth and creamy, about 20 seconds, stopping occasionally to scrape down

¼ cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

Creamy Pistachio Dip

2 garlic cloves, peeled

Smoked Salmon Dip

sides of bowl. Transfer creamy salmon mixture to finely chopped salmon mixture in large bowl. Add chives, dill, and capers and gently fold ingredients together until incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional chives and dill and serve.

In a food processor, combine the cheeses, red peppers, garlic and remaining lemon juice and cover and process until smooth. Stir into shrimp mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir dip and garnish withNextparsley.onthe seafood theme is a salmon dip made with smoked salmon. Combining salmon with capers gives you a great creamy, smoky, and briny pops of flavor. Total time will take 20 minutes and serves 8.

1 ½ cups raw, shelled pistachios, 7 oz

1 teaspoon white pepper

Salt and fresh grind black pepper

2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

2 cups crème fraiche or sour cream

2 tsp drained capers, coarsely choppedKosher salt to taste

4 oz cream cheese, room temp

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2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Apple and pear slices, crackers, warmed slices rustic bread

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/3 cup sour cream

Fresh grind black pepper

1 large shallot, minced

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2 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

This curried peanut dip is a little more traditional I believe. This is straight up peanuts and if you are a fan of any type of satay dish, you obviously love peanuts. Like any satay sauce, this is spicy and sweet and so darn tasty. This is a warm dip and very smooth. Like with any satay dish, you can use this with pulled chicken, large shrimp, any veggies, chips, etc. This goes together in 20-30 minutes, but if preferred, you can make this as much as 2-3 days in advance and heat up over a low heat to bring back to life although this sauce is great hot or cold. This makes just shy of 4 cups, which depending on other apps involved, will easily feed 8 or so, and if you have any leftovers, it’s great for many dishes in the next day or 2.

6 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar

½ cup jarred red curry paste

2 tbsp fish sauce

medium saucepan over medium heat. Add curry paste and cook, stirring frequently, until paste begins to stick to bottom of saucepan and is very fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Whisk in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture turns darker in color and is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in peanut butter, vinegar, fish sauce, and honey. Season with salt as needed. Let cool to room temperature if preferred. Match up with your most favoriteBeforedippers.Itossa couple of dessert dips your way, here is my favorite dip of the day, at least a non-dessert dip. I personally have never met anyone ever who doesn’t like pizza, and I think the chances are good you can say the say the same thing. Now I offer a hot pizza dip including any and all of your favorite toppings. This is cheesy and creamy and is as close to the real thing when dipping in toasted French bread or something similar. Like most recipes, make this one your own and add the usual pizza toppings you would order on any pie. I NEVER make this for a few of us as this is for a crew/party and is one of my favorite recipes used for Super Bowl parties. This will make

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2 cans coconut milk, 14 ½ oz each

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2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pistachios on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes. Let cool. Transfer the pistachios to a food processor and pulse until coarsely Meanwhile,ground.ina small bowl, soak the shallot in the vinegar for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon juice and garlic. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until thickened. Drain the shallots and stir them into the mayonnaise along with the crème fraiche, parsley, and tarragon. Stir in the ground pistachios and season with salt and pepper. Scrape the dip into a bowl and serve with the crudités. I suggest chilling overnight, but still good as is.

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4 packages of cream cheese, 8 oz each, soft 2 cups of mayonnaise

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2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

North End Pizza Dip

1 tsp grated lime zest

Toppings of choice, as in pepperoni, sausage, olives, mushrooms, red onion, hamburger, bell pepper, Bacon, anchovies, etc.

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Peel and core the pineapple and cut into eight wedges, then cut each wedge into two spears. Combine the brown sugar, honey and lime juice in a bowl and pour into a large resealable bag, then add pineapple. Seal bag and

I’m officially dipped out, so I’m out of here. Happy entertaining and I hope you give some of these a test drive at some point soon. Until next week, keep your taste buds happy and be safe out there.

¼ cup milk

3 tbsp honey

4 packages of cream cheese, 8 oz each, soft

Lastlywinner.today, lets appease the chocolate/brownie lovers. I’m not a huge chocolate fan, although that puts me in the minority as the line I hear often is chocolate makes everything better. I always said it was bacon that did that, but no reason why both can’t be right. I usually use apple slices, pretzels, and even animal crackers for my dippers. The bigger bonus here is that this can be done in 10 minutes will feed 10 or so.

It’s time to bust out the sweets. The 1st of the 2 can be used as a fun appetizer, but I usually do this for a dessert as well. This one is not necessarily all about the dip as maybe it’s more about what’s being dipped. Grilled fruit is a big favorite of mine and no fruit more than grilled pineapple. Fresh pineapple spears get marinated for an hour and then grilled and then dipped into a delicious lime dip. Prep/marinating/ grill time will take 1 ½ hours and will feed up to 8.

1 package cream cheese, 8 oz, room temp¼cup butter, softened

10-12 people very happy, and truly can eat more like a meal than as an app so keep that in mind. This dip is such a hit with the kids and adults alike. “If” there are any leftovers, give it a zap in the microwave and bust out more bread. So Good. I always suggest buying 3-4 loaves of a great French bread or something similar. I know you gluten conscious friends won’t approve, but sure you can figure out something. This will take 40-45 minutes to prep and cook.

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3 oz cream cheese, softened

4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, separated½cupof parmesan cheese

oven proof pan to cook my dips in. It measures 12 inches across. The smaller the pan the thicker the dip, the larger the pan would result in a thinner cream cheese base. I have made both and they are both delicious. The thicker dip may require a few more minutes to cook. Spread the cheese mixture in the bottom of the pan first and then top with the pizza sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella over the sauce. Once you have decided on your toppings, scatter those around the top of the cheese. Cook the dip for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. If the cheese gets to a nice golden brown prior to it being cooked throughout, foil it for rest of the way. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before dipping your bread into it, but once you do, you will fall in love with this ooey and gooey and stringy Italian dip.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, green onions and the parmesan cheese. Stir well. I use a round stone ware/corning ware type of

turn a few times to well coat, refrigerate for 1 hour. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Coat grill with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with lime dip. This is a bigtime

¼ cup packed brown sugar

2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

¼ cup Animalmini-M&M›scrackers, sliced apples, strawberries, pretzel sticks poked into marshmallowsInalargebowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Sprinkle with M&M’s minis. Serve with dippers of your choice.

1/3 cup baking cocoa

6 tbsp of green onion, sliced 2 cup of pizza sauce or marinara

Brownie Batter Dip

2 tbsp brown sugar

¼ cup plain yogurt

Grilled Pineapple Strips with Lime Dip

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 fresh pineapple

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Moultonborough Library New Literary Discussion Series: Family and Friends

Seventy-five years ago, U.S. leaders faced a series of difficult decisions about the nation’s role in the world. Fearing a rise in Soviet power and a decline in faith in democracy in Europe, men like Dean Acheson and George Marshall worried that the hard-won victory in World War II was about to be lost. In this illustrated lecture, Professor Kurk Dorsey of the UNH History Department will show how these leaders reshaped the definition of the U.S. national interest to create a new foreign policy that would dominate U.S. poli-

Friends of the Moultonborough Library have announced the next literary conversation will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 10:30. Dr. Suzanne Brown will lead a discussion of one of her favorite novels, Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. Written in 1981, this is Robinson’s debut novel. Many critics say it is her best. The main character, Sylvie, an eccentric loner, is at this novel’s center. Uncharacteristically, this drifter commits to staying in one place to raise her orphaned nieces, Ruth and Lucille Stone.

Pax Americana Lecture at Wright Museum

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tics for Doorsdecades.openat 6 p.m., the program begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13th at the Wright Museum’s DuQuoin Education Center, 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online at lectionturesWorldeducators603-569-1212.seum.org/lecture-serieswww.wrightmu-orbycallingTheregion’sleadingresourceforandlearnersofallagesonWarII,theWrightMuseumfea-morethan14,000itemsinitscol-thatarerepresentativeofboth

Spend a few creative hours with us at The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 12 pm – 4 pm for a Painting on Slate workshop with AnnMakeXavier.your own welcome or holiday themed sign from reclaimed slate roof tiles. All materials including stencils, templates and paints and brushes will be supplied. Any participant who would like to bring their own acrylic paint is more than welcome.

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the homefront and battlefield. For more information about the 2022 Lecture Series, or museum, visit wrightmuseum.org.

Painting on Slate Workshop at Craft Gallery

However, the local community takes note of Sylvie’s horrible housekeeping and seeks to separate her from her nieces. Our scholar, Dr. Suzanne Brown has a deep appreciation for Robinson’s language, characterization and philosophical point of view. As a retired Dartmouth English Professor and experienced literature instructor for the New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine Humanities Councils, she always leaves us with a sense of being intellectually challenged.

Instructor Ann Xavier is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and has thirty years of experience teaching art. She was a juried member of the Boca Raton Museum of Art Art-

ists Guild and has exhibited extensively over the course of her career.

On Tuesday, September 13th, the Wright Museum will welcome Professor Kurt Dorsey. This is the seventeenth program of the Wright Museum’s 2022 Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney Education Series.

Sept. 13, Watercolor en Plein Air, 3-Day workshop (Sept. 13-14-15) painting in and around Tamworth with JP Goodwin. Pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.ChocoruaArtworks.com, 323-8041.

Sept. 15, Castle After Hours, 5:30-8:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

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.

Sept. 12, First Annual ACF White Mountain Chef’s Association Golf Tournament, 8:30 am, Indian Mound Golf Club, Rt. 16, Center Ossipee, info: www.whitemountainacfchefs.org.

Sept. 12, Summer Music Nights, 5:30-8:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Sept. 14, Guided Morning Hike, 7:30-9:30 am, meet at W. Rattlesnake Parking Lot for hike up Old Bridle Path for pretty views of Squam, limited registration, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, sign up/info: 968-7336, www. squamlakes.org.

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Sept. 14, Mike Morris performs, 4-6:30 pm, Canterbury Farmers Market, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, info: canterburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Sept. 13, Fiber Arts Gathering, 10-11 am, come knit, stitch, crochet, spin and chat, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, 2868222.

Sept. 13, Summer Music Nights, 5:30-8:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Sept. 13, Newfound Women’s Hiking Group, 9 am-3:30 pm, Slim Baker Foundation, Bristol, info: www.slimbaker.org.

Sept. 16, Movie Night, dusk – approx. 7:45 pm, free, ballfield at Ossipee Central School, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating, Ossipee Parks & Recreation, info: 539-1307.

Sept. 13, Model Yachting, Back Bay Skippers, 1-4 pm, race controlled model yachts, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org.569-4554.

Through Sept. 25, Squam Ridge Race Registration opens, (race is Sept. 25), Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, info/registration: www.squamlakes.org, 9687336.

Sept. 14, Shakespeare’s Great Tragedies, Hamlet, learn about the writer and his plays, noon-1 pm, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 2794303.

Sept. 15, Guided Exploration – Colors of Newfound, 8:30-10:30 am, explorations of Newfound Lake watershed, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, free, open to all, 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Sept. 13, Sow & Grow Gardening, 9-10 am, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/preregistration: www.prescottfarm.org, 366-5695. (Also on Oct. 4 & 18.)

Sept. 15, Vintage Voyage Boat Excursion, 9 am-12:30 pm, NH Boat Museum event, cruise Lake Winnipesaukee in vintage wooden boat or classic early fiberglass boat, depart Naswa, Weirs Beach, 9 am, stop for lunch, return to Naswa at 12:30 pm, info/tickets: programs@nhbm.org.

Sept. 15, Vance Gilford, concert, 7 pm, Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com.

Sept. 16, Let There Be Light, Natural Illumination, 11 am-4 pm, tour to see what light was like in the days of the Shakers, tour the village, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511.

Sept. 13, Zentangle Art Lessons, 6-8 pm, Galleries at 30 Main, 30 Main St., Meredith, 279-0557.

Through Oct. 2, “Outside In” a StoryWalk, at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, Hebron, enjoy trails, info: www.newfoundlake.org, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 262-3890.

Sept. 14, All About Apples, 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.

Sep. 14, Crafts Are Back, Fall décor project sponsored by the Friends of Moultonborough Library 10-12 am at Moultonborough Library. 4 Holland Street, Moultonborough. Register online at: moultonboroughlibrary.org

Sept. 13, Bingo at the Lions Club, Moultonborough Function Hall, 139 Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough, doors open 5 pm, bingo starts at 6:30 pm.

Sept. 14, Watercolor Workshop, 1-3 pm, Lakes Region Art Association & Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd., Suite 132, Tilton, pre-registration a must: 472-3733, patedsalldesigns@gmail.com.

Sept. 15-18 & Sept. 22-25, Granite State Fair, Rochester, events, midway, food, vendors, exhibitors, 332-6585, www.granitestatefair.com.

Sept. 17, The Adventures of Sleepyhead, 1 & 3 pm, pm, Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

a collection of owls by various artists.

Sept. 17, North Sea Gas, concert at 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, 934-1901, www.www.franklinoperahouse.org.

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Sept. 17, Raptor Migration Celebration, 10 am-4:30 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Fridays, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

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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.

Sept. 16, The Sixties Show, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

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Sept. 17, Snorkeling Squam, noon-2:30 pm, meet at Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest W. Parking Lot parking lot, Center Harbor, learn about underwater snorkeling, limited registration, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, sign up/info: 968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Sept. 17, Riverside Serenade, 4-5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth,www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Sept. 16-17, Reach the Beach Relay, runs reach half way point at Weirs Beach, Ragner Road/Reach the Beach, www.weirsbeach.com.

Sept. 17, The Man in Black, 39 S. Main St., Flying Monkey, Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 16, Sam Bush, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info./tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com

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Gilmanton Community Farmers Market, at Gilmanton Year Round Library, 11 am-2 pm, Sundays through Oct. 9, 1385 NH Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, 491-1687.

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Sept. 16, Quilt Club, 1-3 pm, Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, 744-3352.

Sept. 16-17, The Adventures of Robin Hood, movie at Village Players, 7:30 pm, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

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

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

Sept. 16-18, Biketemberfest, music, events, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach. com.

Sept. 16-18, NH Highland Games & Festival, Lincoln, 229-1975, www. nhscot.org.

Sept. 17, The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, 7:30 pm, Capitol Center for the Arts Chubb Theatre, 44 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

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

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

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Sept. 17, Fused Glass Landscape Class, noon-4 pm, League of NH Craftsmen - Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, preregistration a must: 279-7920, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/. Participants must sign up before Sept. 10.

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Sept. 17, Great NH Pie Festival, noon-4 pm, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, info: 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

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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.

Sept. 17, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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Canterbury Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, Wednesdays, live music, vegetables, crafts and more, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Franklin Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, Thursdays until Sept. 29, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, 934-2118.

Eggs Benedict - topped with homemade hollandaise, made fresh to order

Sept. 17, Rodney Atkins, 8 pm, Colonial Theatre of Laconia, 609 Main St., Laconia, www.coloniallaconia.com, 1-800-657-8774.

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

Through Sept. 17, Watching the Seasons Change, exhibit at Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, 535-3210.

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

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

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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.

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

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

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

Treasure Shop, open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am-2 pm during the summer at Old Town Hall, Wakefield, info: 522-3189.

Call 603.406.4353 to Reserve Continuous Shuttle Daily in the Weirs Area 4pm-2am Safe and Less Expensive Than a DWI Bus Rentals and Local Pick Ups and Drops Offs Cash, Credit and Venmo accepted Vintage Boats Lake Memorabilia Family Activities And More! 399 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 603.569.4554 nhbm.org On Lake Winnipesaukee Vintage Boat Rides Departs from the Wolfeboro Town Docks PICK YOUR OWN APPLES! Come See The Fantastic Views! 1149 H Road • Acton, Maine (Off Rte. 109) Wed-Fri 9-2 • Sat., Sun & Holidays 9-4 www.romacorchards.org Now Picking! Macs, Ginger Golds, and Cortlands Cider • Pumpkins • Cider Donuts Hayrides on Weekends Disc Golf Hay Rides SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th 1pm-3pm - Mr. Drew & His Animals Too Kite flying by Three Rivers Land Trust. See amazing kites or fly your own!

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.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/ info: 279-7920.

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

Guided Exploration with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, Thursdays through October,guided explorations of Newfound Lake watershed, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, info: 744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

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

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 2799015.

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

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

Open Air Farmers Market, 10 am-1 pm, New Hampton Historical Townhouse, 86 Town House Rd., New Hampton, local goods, Saturdays until Oct. 8, 2545858, www.openairmarketnh.com.

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.

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

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth, and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, info: www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

Land, People & Property, Tuesdays through Sept. 27, 10 am, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, register: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets: www.nhnature.org, 968-7194.

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

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tues., through Dec., 6:30-9:30 pm, $2 donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-0247 or 569-3861.

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.

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

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

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In thirty-eight states and six Canadian provinces, women are discovering the outdoors with a program called Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW). Since 1995, New Hampshire’s BOW Program has given women the opportunity to experience real outdoor adventure, learning new skills and appreciate nature in brand-new ways.

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overwhelmed with applicants. Following the chaotic first weekend of activities, Christine was tearful reading the reviews written by the women who attended and felt the experience had enriched their lives. One such especially poignant one was how it had it had given a widow back the experiences she had shared with her husband, ones she had not been confident enough to do withoutChristinehim.was then invited to do another such event in Nebraska. The same scenario unfolded—no applicants until a news article resulted in the same enthusiastic response. From there, BOW has helped women feel more confident, learning how to safely and properly handle firearms, how to go and do and be what they felt was be• B.O.W continued on page 19

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Reviews from participants include such comments as “you won’t feel in timidated,” “the most rewarding expe rience I have ever participated in,” and I can’t believe what this weekend did for my self-esteem.” Speaking from personal experience, I was fortunate to have participated in BOW twice and thoroughly agree. Be prepared to sign up early for programs, they are often sold out well in advance, but be per sistent in signing up, it is so worth while.

Instructors with years of experience share their knowledge at locations such as Geneva Point Center in Moulton boro, the Owl Brook Hunter Educa tion Center in Holderness, and Dorrs Pond in Manchester. Whether hiking the trails in search of signs of wildlife, learning how to safely handle firearms, cook over an open fire, or use maps and compasses, the classes are the stuff of tomboy dreams, but with the guidance of experienced teachers and mentors.

In New Hampshire, the non-profit or ganization is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation and New Hampshire Fish and Game De partment (NHFG) with assistance from Ducks Unlimited and many individual and business donors. The NHFG has a link to BOW on their website and sup port a scholarship to BOW, awarding six of them this year.

For those even more adventurous, consider looking beyond the borders of New Hampshire. A listing of the states offering BOW programs is avail able on the internet at the University of Wisconsin’s BOW website, or simply by searching for Becoming an Out doors Woman by your state of choice. Try dog mushing in Alaska, rappelling in Arizona, shuck and cook oysters in Delaware, learn to identify edible wild plants and wild mushrooms in Ken tucky, or check out the other 33 states or Canadian provinces. There is sure to be something exciting available. It’s even possible to venture further afield with BOW Destinations which of fers specialty trips in partnership with Green

Becoming comfortable with the out doors, learning about nature in all its diversity, developing the respect— even reverence—for our planet and all its flora and fauna are ways which are sure to benefit the goals of conserving and preserving the biosphere we call home. Becoming an Outdoors Woman does an admirable job in acquainting women of all ages, types, and situa tions with the world of nature. There are at least a dozen YouTube videos showing women at BOW activities and at nhbow.com, learn more about Becoming and Outdoors-Woman. Re view the courses offered, and sign up for the newsletter, and watch a video of previous BOW participants experi encing the beauty and diversity of New Hampshire’s outdoors.

bunk beds (provide your own sleeping bags, linens and pillow!) Equipment and gear for all the activities is usually provided, although except for personal firearms, participants can bring along personal items such as fishing rods, cameras,Seasonsetc.are no detriment to these programs either, with snow-shoeing, ice-fishing, winter tracking and sur vival as course offerings. Family and children’s activities are also offered in New Hampshire, as well as property management to develop healthy eco systems. Typically, the 3-day courses have an assortment of activities and classes to choose from. When you register for a BOW course, you will be faced with the difficult task of deciding which of the activities to enroll in, with as many as 24 to choose from.

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son Boulder, I distinctly recall having thought, “Now, that is a big rock.” Simple, and to the point. Just the same as the Madison Boulder. It’s often talked about as being the biggest “Glacial Erratic” in North America, and there’s hardly anyone here who would deny that you are correct. That is a good feeling, no?

For anyone, no matter where they are from, who stands on any side of it, The Madison Boulder is one of the largest chunks of the solid Earth that they have

ever seen or will ever see. Measuring 87 by 37 by 23 feet, it is truly a Wonder of the Natural World. Figure 2 shows a party of approximately 47 visitors standing in front of the Boulder. Note that there is still room for more on the right side. Plus, The Madison Boulder is Famous, if only for its size. Being in front of it is, to a “rockhound,” or a geologist, is very much like meeting a Hollywood Movie Star - for free, and without a big crowd to get in the way of touching Fame.

rock from where they have been for hundreds of millions of years, in many cases (on ledges, cliffs, or smooth, flat pavement, for example). Other places in New England, especially Vermont, have fewer bouldery fields and forest than New Hampshire, or else possess different climates, which are either too mild or too cold, to result in favorable freezing of snowmelt after sunny days of melting. Frozen snow melt tends to refreeze at night in the Winter, which allows ice to incorporate rocks into itself, so the rocks can be transported by the

Erratic” is a boulder, which is, somewhat surprisingly, defined as being a rock larger than fistsize (a convenient estimate for a mapper in the field.) A rock of fist size, or larger, would be considered an “erratic” if it is located on top of a different “bedrock” - the solid rock basement in an area, (often called “ledge” by excavators and well drillers) than the the boulder, itself. A “glacial erratic” would necessarily be found where • Madison Boulder continued on page 21

How many Boulders (the city in Colorado, excepted) do you know of that have their own Wikipedia Page? There is at least one, and it is right here in New Hampshire, “only a stone’s throw” from NH Route 16. Widely regarded as one of the largest free-standing rocks in the World, it resides in its own State Park, just off NH Route 113, in the Town of Madison, New Hampshire (Figure 1.)

So, what is a Glacial Erratic, anyway? Does the Madison Boulder qualify as a Glacial Erratic? How have these out-of-place rocks influenced the science of Geology from its earliest days of trying to solve mysteries withoutNewwitnesses?Hampshire has the right stuff (Granites, Gneisses, Quartzites, and other massive, non-foliated crystalline bedrock) as the preferred precursor for making large boulders, which are the result of glacial ice action, and Winter freeze/Spring thaw cycles, both of which act to dislodge chunks of bed-

Aice.“Glacial

The Madison Boulder: An Appreciation of Grandeur

By Robert E. Morency

Upon my first viewing the Madi-

It takes a studied eye to see glacial striations. They can be as subtle as faint scratches, with very limited length and density of scratches. Or, they can appear as rather wide grooves, up to, or exceeding a few feet perpendicular to their long axis. These wide features are known as “flutes,” and can be very subtle and easily overlooked, especially when searching for striations. The line of the long axis is the direction that the ice was last flowing (earlier flow directions having usually, but not always, been wiped clean by later ice flow.) The width of the “fluting” depends on the dimensions of the boulder that was being dragged along against

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other evidence of glaciation is apparent, thus making transport by ice much moreThelikelyMadison Boulder is within eyesight of it’s source, which is because of its enormous size. There just happens to be a contact located between the Whitton Ledge, a nearby prominent cliff in Albany, NH, where the rock type matches that of the Madison Boulder, and does not match the nearby ledge where the Boulder now lies (until the next glacier comes along.) This is not usually the case for erratic boulders, which become of interest for the information they yield about how a glacier was moving over many miles during the later stages of the glacier’s existence. The size of the Madison Boulder may have limited its run to only a few miles. The fact that the geological setting here is characterized by many closely spaced contacts, makes it likely that even a short ice-transported journey would result in a boulder to be

Occurrences of unusual boulders in Scotland gave rise to the idea, now abandoned, that they were evidence of the Flood of the Bible (of Noah’s Ark fame.) Closer examination, and evolving ideas about how extensive Continental Glaciers had been in the past, changed all that. Early geologists thought that the rocks drifted along on the flood waters. To this day, the term, “glacial drift” is still used for sediments of glacial origin. There was evidence of scratches (“striations”) in the bedrock pavement, which could only have been due to the boulders scraping over the rock surface. The discovery of

considered as glacial erratic

For non-erratic boulders, there is not-so-much interest for a geologist. However, in past times, settlers used boulders as a ready source of building material for foundations, buildings, steps, mill stones, and other uses of dimension stone. Look closely, and you might see boulders while on a hike, which have been chiseled and split by an earlier Human occupant of the land.

Because you can’t go wrong with a Free Admission to a World-Class Attraction, (second only to The Mount Washington Hotel on Route 302 in Bretton Woods, where the World’s Monetary System was devised in 1944) even the most jaded visitor will be thrilled to stand in front of such a Grand Natural Wonder as the 5,963 tons (12 million pounds) of The Madison Boulder. Please give it a visit. It will put a smile on your face.

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the bedrock, gouging out the fluting. The length of the gouging depends on the makeup of the boulder. Soft minerals, such as mica will crush after only a short distance, and harder minerals, such as quartz, will make longer striations and flutes.

these scratches can still be significant for filling in gaps in our knowledge of how ice flowed in particular locations.

torKen’sExhibit.steady hand helped guide the Science Center through the acquisition of the property for Lake Cruise Headquarters, as well as the sale of the Holderness Inn. Ken’s dedication to the Science Center has been an inspiration to Executivemany.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center held its annual meeting for members on the beautiful morning of Saturday, August 13. During the meeting Science Center Executive Director Iain MacLeod honored long-time trustee Ken Evans, with the Horizon Award.

Science Center’s Horizon Award Presented to Ian MacLeod

Photo: Iain MacLeod (left) and Ken Evans (right) with the Horizon Award.

The Board of Trustees of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center established the Horizon Award in 1995 as a means to honor exceptional and extended service to the center. Ken joined

Director Iain MacLeod recognized staff milestones including Kim Beardwood Smith, Development

Officer, and Sarah Wall, Visitor Services Manager both for five years of service. He also thanked Carol Raymond, Volunteer Manager for 15 years ofIainservice.concluded by reviewing the major events at the Science Center in 2021. New Chair Sarah Brown took over to talk about the Science Center’s future Strategic Plan and to thank people for attending.

the Board in 2013 and was elected Treasurer that same year. In 2016 he was elected Board Chair and served in the role for three years. During that time, he chaired the Strategic Planning Committee and then served as Capital Campaign chair for the very successful Education Matters Campaign that resulted in the opening of the Early Childhood Education Center (home of Blue Heron School), the new Lake Cruise Headquarters, and the new Rap-

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