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The Fall Foliage Season: Vital to New Hampshire

By Mark Okrant

While most people know that sum mer is New Hampshire’s leading travel season, comparatively few are aware that fall—not winter—is the state’s second most important generator of visitor person-nights and their dollars. Most fall visitors are lured to New Hampshire by a combination of amaz ing scenery and tax-free shopping op portunities. While this has been true for decades, outdoor recreation and visits to state parks and the national forest are significant secondary purposes for visiting. The six-week period between late September and the last week of October, when fall foliage creates a glorious appearance, has been very compelling for generations.

During the annual foliage season, New Hampshire will attract hundreds of thousands of leaf enthusiasts, each taking advantage of the variety of set tings that the state delivers for viewing colorful leaves. Within its compara tively small—9,350 square miles— area, New Hampshire’s foliage can be viewed with backdrops ranging from magnificent mountains, glacial u-shape valleys, beautiful lakes, and its small, rugged seacoast. Meteorologist Mel Allen, editor of Yankee Magazine, once declared that there is no better place in the world to view fall foliage than in New England.

What conditions produce the foliage that lures people to New Hampshire from throughout the US and interna tionally? Photosynthesis makes it pos sible for leaves to produce their typical green color that lasts from early spring, throughout summer, into early fall.

The key component in this process is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is needed for plants to be able to turn sunlight into glucose that, in turn, feeds the trees. Many millions of these chlorophyll cells saturate the leaves, ultimately making them appear green to the hu manWarmeye. days accompanied by cool nights deliver the best combination for the production of fall colors. As night times are accompanied by increasingly colder temperatures, the soil water that had supported chlorophyll cells begins to block this process, thereby gradu ally bringing production of this green plant pigment to a halt. The result is the appearance of the true color of each leaf—one that always was present, but had been camouflaged by the presence ofWhatchlorophyll.kindof 2022 foliage season has been forecasted for New Hamp shire? According to Jim Salge of Yan kee Magazine, “we feel that the foliage will be on time across far northern New England, but it will trend lat er than normal the farther south you go. The wave of peak color will start in late September as usual; after that, its southerly progression may slow or stall, leading to foliage color lingering into November in extreme southern NewEvenEngland.”withagood setup in New En gland this year, the best fall color will happen only if the autumn weather co operates. Bright hues are brought out by warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights — a combination that not only accelerates the demise of green chlo rophyll, but also kick-starts the forma

tion of red color pigments (which are produced only in autumn, as a sort of sunscreen for leaves).

As always, foliage conditions will be hard to call, as there was very little pre cipitation throughout spring and sum mer until recently. This could be a good news-bad news situation. When an ex tended period of drought is followed by over watering, it can put stress on deciduous trees. As a further concern, if there were to be a number of storms during September, they would have the potential to create early leaf falls.

Where the drought has had less im pact—especially in the White Moun tains—meteorologists say the colors should be spectacular. Outside that area, drought becomes the dominant factor. With warm, sunny days, it can bring about a brief, bright punch of color, but if it stays too warm and dry for long, we’ll see browning and early leaf drop. Some tropical rainfall could be very welcome this fall, as long as it doesn’t come with hurricane winds.

After having examined several pro jections, it appears that peak foliage will make its appearance in the Great North Woods during the last week of September or first week of October. By the end of the first week of Octo ber, foliage should be at its peak at key viewing spots in the White Mountains, such as the Kancamagus Highway. Two weeks later, in mid-October, a large swath of color from the south west corner of the state, through cen tral New Hampshire—including the Lakes Region—should be visible. By the third week of October, the best col ors will be visible in extreme southern

New Hampshire, including the sea coast area. If visitors arrive at the very end of the tenth month, there will be few remnants, as leaf falls will be well underway throughout northern New England.Thereare

many ways to view foliage within the state. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts combine leaf peeping with canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, and taking a cruise on one of the state’s lakes. Numerous golfers report that their favorite season to play golf in New Hampshire is the fall.

If you are trying to determine the perfect time to view foliage, the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development provides a foli age tracker to help guide times for leaf peeping. There is a text version on the site; however, the Division has pro vided an easy-to-use interactive map for travelers. Using a map of the sev en tourism regions in the state and its accompanying color-coded calendar, visitors are able to determine whether colorful foliage will be: absent, begin ning, moderate, peak, or past peak at any given time. To find the Fall Foliage Tracker, go to www.visitnh.gov. Next, click on the “Discover” bar under A Leaf Peeper’s Dream. Updates of foli age conditions may be found by click ing on each of the map’s seven regions.

Just be careful out there while you’re viewing foliage. Fall is always a busy season on the roads and trails through out the state; and not everyone is mind ing what they are doing.

Third Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest

Fall is rapidly approaching, and Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is getting a head start on the season with the announcement of their 3rd Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest. Executive Director, Karen Switzer, announced that the scholarship foundation is looking forward to building on the success of their Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest. She said “There were many wonderful entries last year from a variety of areas including schools, individuals, families, businesses and non-profit agencies. The time invested, the creativity and the willingness to share their creations with the community is great to see!”

Assistant Director, Chris Guilmett stated, “Our Pumpkin Figure Contest has really become a seasonal fundraiser for us that involves the whole community! We’re already seeing registrants where this is their third year participating! We’ve also expanded on the contest to include two raffles, a Fall Harvest Raffle and a Fall Themed You

do not need to be participating in the Pumpkin Figure Contest to purchase raffleThetickets.”Pumpkin Figures are judged in several categories and prizes awarded for Best Overall, Cutest, Scariest, Best by a Child, Most Unique, Best Non-Profit, Best Business, Best from a School, Creative Use of Materials, and Best by Family or Group.

Switzer also noted that “People throughout the area are able to go around and see the creations firsthand on a beautiful Fall weekend. Maps with the locations of the Pumpkin Figures will be available online on our website. Also, for those looking to purchase last minute raffle tickets or wanting to pick up a map, we will be in downtown Laconia on October 15th.”

The contest is open to individuals, families, schools, businesses and non-profits. Pumpkin figures must include at least one pumpkin and other recycled and creative parts. In order to qualify for the contest, an entrant must live in the Lakes Region, and the entry

forms must be received by Lakes Region Scholarship by October 1. With judging taking place October 14 and 15.

To register for the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest, or purchase Fall Harvest Raffle tickets visit our website at: www.lrscholarship.org

Meredith Historical Society to Feature NH Art and Artists

The Meredith Historical Society invites the public to its upcoming program on Tuesday, October 4th titled “Granite State Gallery: NH Art and Artists Through the Years”. The program will be presented by Jane Oneail who will examine works by itinerant and folk painters, landscape artists drawn to the state’s scenic vistas, and modern artists that adopted bold styles to depict everyday life in the Granite State.

Jane Oneail is the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, Jane has worked at some of the state’s

most esteemed cultural institutions and has also taught at the college level for more than a decade.

Karen Thorndike, President of the Meredith Historical Society noted that the Society is grateful to NH Humanities for their support in making this program possible. “What a great topic! We’re thrilled to have this as part of our Program Series,” added Thorndike.

The program will be held at the Community Center, 1 Circle Drive and begin at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM for light refreshments. The program is free, and all are welcome.

For more information about the Meredith Historical Society please visit us on Facebook or our web site at www. meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org

What Happened to Amelia Earhart? SeptemberThursday,29th, pm.

Eighty-five years after her disappearance on July 2, 1937, theories, hearsay, and evidence have kept Earhart’s name alive in the news. She dared to challenge an established norm and, in the process, became an icon of change for women. The talk will focus on one group’s research, theories, and evidence.

As US Foreign Service diplomats, Lonnie Schorer and her husband, Dave, raised their 3 children in Bangkok, Moscow, Leningrad, Istanbul, Rome, Oslo, Virginia, and New Hampshire. Now a year-round resident of Moultonborough, Lonnie’s 25-year membership in The Explorers Club, combined with interests in aviation, history, and archeology, have led her to serve with The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery on five Earhart expeditions and with Air Sea Heri-

tage Foundation’s Samoan Clipper team aboard the Office of Exploration Trust’s Nautilus.With architectural projects in the US and abroad, her biggest career challenge was as Sr VP of Design & Construction for The World of ResidenSea, a 43,000-ton new concept residential ship built in Norway.

Lonnie currently serves on Civil Air Patrol’s Emergency Services Air Crew/ Hawk Squadron out of Laconia. She is a member of Moultonborough Women’s Club and Winnipesaukee DAR. Among the books and articles she has authored: Kids to Space: A Space Traveler’s Guide, The Moose Family: Roaming the Forests, Footloose and Free (proceeds go to NH Wildlife), and “Climate change and moose.” In retirement Lonnie and Dave enjoy the splendor of Winnipesaukee sunrises, the magic of loons, the tranquility of the lake, and time spent with family, friends, and rescue “toller” Jib.

Space is limited so registration is required: Visit the Library or go online at www.Moultonboroughlibrary.org.

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Hansel & Gretel Antiques Opens “Uniquely Charmed”

A special showing of handcrafted jewelry by Wolfeboro, New Hampshire artist Lynda S. Vogel is slated to open at the Hansel & Gretel Antiques shop in Melvin Village on September 24, 2022. “Uniquely Charmed” is Vogel’s sixth annual found object/mixed media jewelry show and the public is invited to view her newest collection of work. Although her jewelry is displayed on regular basis at Hansel & Gretel Antiques, this annual showing provides an opportunity to see new creations from her jewelry line Designs East. It will also be a chance for the public to meet the artist as well. Located at 436 Gov. Wentworth Highway, Rte 109 in Melvin Village (Tuftonboro), Hansel & Gretel will open “Uniquely Charmed” starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday September 24.

As a full time resident of the lakes region in New Hampshire, Vogel pursues a passion for the arts, history and love of the great outdoors in the Granite State. Previous travels and a professional career as an executive director of non-profit visual and performing arts

organization provided Vogel the opportunity to interact with different cultures and ethnicities. She draws from these experiences, and uses them as the basis for many of her jewelry designs.

Each piece is hand crafted and the Designs East jewelry collection features a variety of work including charms. Vogel’s jewelry is hand fabricated in small batches. She creates unique mixed media assemblage jewelry incorporating found objects, metals, gemstones, vintage treasures and flea market finds. The assemblage process allows her to build three dimensional layers for depth and movement. Vogel’s designs are determined by the objects. A lifelong fascination with charms dates from childhood when she began collecting [them] as well as beads and other small objects.

Themes featured in the 2022 show include Halloween, autumn, Christmas, the lakes region, abstract shapes and cultures. Ethnic/cultural found objects in this year’s show range from Mexico, Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. Beads and cabochons range

from turquoise, jasper, lapis, pen shell heshi, fresh water pearls, amber, coral and handcrafted glass. Vintage metals, enamels, gold vermeil or sterling silver are also incorporated into her work.

“It is a joy and challenge to repurpose found objects and recycle them into wearable works of art”, explains Vogel. “Each piece has a story. More intricate designs have an individual theme and title.” All found objects play a significant part in the total design of Vogel’s jewelry. Sometimes titles are based on one element even before she begins.

“A charm, a vintage piece of jewelry or single bead can set the tone for an entire piece”, notes Vogel adding, “Finding the objects is fun, but naming a finished piece of jewelry based on the object is even better.” Many of her earring and necklace designs are one of a kind, while others are created in limited production. Jewelry by the artist is made to be enjoyed and worn by everyone in a wide price range.

“Uniquely Charmed” will be on display through October 9, 2022 and is free and open to the public. Visitors

are also invited to enjoy the shop’s wonderful array of antiques and collectables for sale by over 50 vendors. Hansel & Gretel Antiques hours are 10 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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It’s All About the Sauce...WINGS

By Chef Kelly Ross

Hey My Foodie Peeps. I hope this finds you all doing well and loving life and filling your bellies with delicious food. Life pulls us all in a million directions sometimes, but ideally, we all get to kick back with loved ones at some point at least once a day to enjoy a meal together. Back in the day when I was a kid and the world didn’t move quite so fast, a family dinner was a given, and quite often was breakfast. Nowadays, families often must set a time or two a week for all to get together, which is tough with many parents working at least two jobs and many of the kids with sports and other extracurricular activities, but if nothing else, it’s nice to try to make it happen. I know many of the kids will be looking at their phones while at the table, but at least they are there lol.

So, today’s theme of the day is one of my all-time favorite appetizers out there and that is wings. I would have zero issues eating wings every day, except for their cost. In the good old days, it was arguably one of the most inexpensive food items out there as many butcher shops would give them away when I was younger, not to mention a quality item at that. Next thing you know, restaurants started using them as an app on their bar menus because they were delicious as well as a great profit margin item. Every Super Bowl party in the country started in-

cluding them, and sure enough, their prices went through the roof with supply becoming a big thing. The cost of wings has most definitely changed, but the quality sure hasn’t. The bottom line is you don’t have to wait for the Super Bowl or any other big game day or to go to your local watering hole to load up on some chicken wing recipes. You can bring this staple of sports bars and tailgate parties into your house anytime, with or without the Buffalo sauce. Granted that bar wings are usually outstanding, but you can get more than twice as much for the same price as what they will charge you, and you have your own house to relax in without a sticky beer floor or a smelly bathroom, well hopefully anyway lol.

Everybody knows all about buffalo or BBQ wings, so I’ll share some rec-

ipes that aren’t so “run of the mill” so to speak. Sometimes it’s all about the sauce, and wings are a great vehicle for sauces. Restaurants generally deep fry their wings to get the crispy skin and anyone can do that at home if they prefer and then toss them in your favorite sauce.Today I am focusing on cooking on the grill. To try to keep myself from repeating myself too much, when it comes to the wings themselves, I prefer cooking the wings fresh not frozen, and whole instead of cutting into flat wing and drumettes segments and cutting off the tips. I like to fold the tip under the wing and folding into the wedge making a triangle of sorts. They usually hold that form well when raw, and when cooking as some of the grease cooks off, the wings shrink

some which solidifies the triangle firmly. Doing so takes a bit longer to cook, but I find the wings much moister and juicier this way. They rip apart easily once cooked and cooled down a bit. As always, the choice is yours so whichever way works best for you is how you should want to do it. One last thing is as far as how many each recipe will feed, when serving a so called appetizer, portion sizes can be a lot different than a plated meal, so as a rule of thumb, a half-pound or wings is considered an app portion, so when I say a recipe calls for 3 lbs, plan on feeding 6 unless you are planning on eating them more a s a meal, or if you are feeding a bunch of party boys as opposed to a more civilized crowd.

Sweet and spicy do have a common theme when it comes to wings, and this one applies, although not too spicy and more of a healthy sweet. Frozen berries are the bulk of the sauce which is unique. This sauce is a version of an agrodolce, which is an Italian sweet and sour sauce. I have yet to dislike any agrodolce that I have ever had. Agrodolce is usually started in a saucepan on a stovetop and from there the sauce can be stored under refrigeration for a few days, so I suggest making in advance. If so, warm up slowly before using. The sauce takes about 40 minutes, and the grilling process will take •’Cue the Grill

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Grilled Chicken Wings

3 small handfuls any combination of fresh mint, cilantro, and/or parsley

1 lemon

1 shallot

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1½ tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more1tsp

freshly grind black pepper, divided, plus more

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 bag frozen mixed berries, 10 oz ¼ cup honey

3 tbsp or more apple cider vinegar

2 lbs fresh whole chicken wings, triangled or cut into segments

Coarsely chop 3 small handfuls of your choice of herbs to make about ⅓ cup. Transfer to small bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and chill until ready to use. Cut 1 lemon into wedges and set aside. Thinly slice 1 shallot into rings. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallot, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly grind black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add bag frozen mixed berries, hon-

ey, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and ½ cup water to shallot mixture in pan and cook, stirring often to prevent sticking and burning, until berries are completely softened and falling apart and agrodolce is thickened, 15–20 minutes.

Taste and season with more salt, pepper, and/or vinegar if needed. Remove from heat and set aside or refrigerate for the next day or two. Once ready to grill, put all wings on a pan/cookie sheet and fold wings as mentioned or cut them if preferred if whole. Once ready, pat all wings dry on both sides of them with paper towels. Season both sides of the wings with the rest of the salt and pepper and press the seasonings into the wings to adhere. Grill chicken, turning occasionally with tongs to prevent excessive charring as some is delicious, a lot not so much in this case, until crisp and deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a wing registers 165 degrees, about 2025 minutes. Transfer wings to a large bowl. Reheat agrodolce over medium until warmed through and loose, about 1 minute. Pour over wings and toss to coat. Transfer wings and agrodolce to a platter and top with chopped herbs. Squeeze juice from a few of the lemon wedges over wings. Serve the wings

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with remaining lemon wedges for any one wanting to squeeze more as de sired. Outstanding just as they are as no dipping sauce is needed.

The next wings were always very popular during Bike Week as I always ran these as a special and I named them accordingly as I penned them Bad Boy Wings, so although they were usual ly ordered by the crowd due to their name, they soon became a huge hit on their own merit. The only difference was I fried them instead of grilling now. These come with their own dip ping sauce that is also included here. Prep/cook time will take 40 minutes or so.

Grilled Bad Boy Wings

For The Wings

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tspkosher salt

1 tspsmoked paprika

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tsponion powder

1 tspdried thyme

¼ tspcayenne pepper

2 lbchicken fresh whole wings, tri angled or cut into segments

For The Dipping Sauce

1 3-42Juicecupmayonnaiseof1lemontbspDijonmustardtsphorseradish,

depending on

taste3tspfreshly chopped chives

1-2 tsphot sauce

For the sauce, you can make in ad vance or just before grilling or even while the wings grill as the sauce takes a mere minute or 2. In a medium bowl,

whisk together mayo, lemon juice, mustard, horseradish, chives, and hot sauce. For the wings, in a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, salt, pa prika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cayenne. Pat chicken wings dry and place in a large bowl. Add spice mixture and toss to well coat. Heat oiled grill to medium heat. Add wings and cook, turning occasionally, until skin is crisp, and meat is cooked through, 20-25 minutes. Serve wings hot with dipping sauce.

This next batch is one of extreme simplicity as it only contains a handful of ingredients. The wings marinade in 2 ingredients for a minimum of 4 hours and as much as overnight, then grilled and tossed in a sauce of 3 ingredients. Easy money. I did say earlier I wasn’t going to share any buffalo wing reci pes but maybe a lied a little. Buffalo wings are not marinated on the norm, and these are, but the sauce is a combo of buffalo sauce with some soy sauce, so, blue cheese or ranch dressing is a must to many as a dipping sauce. As all wings, usual cook time is 20-25 min utes

Eclectic Wings

3 lbs whole fresh chicken wings, tri angled or cut into segments

½ cup plus 2 tsp soy sauce, separated

½ cup Italian dressing

½ cup butter

½ cup hot sauce

Combine soy sauce and Italian dress ing in a large resealable plastic bag, add the wings, squeeze out the air, seal, and roll the bag over a few times to coat the wings well with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight. While marinating, melt but

ter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot pepper sauce and soy sauce until combined. Remove from heat and let get to room temp. This sauce is fine to sit at room temp until grill time. You are ok to refrigerate obviously so long as it’s at room temp at time of us ing. Preheat your oiled grill to medi um-high heat. Remove chicken wings from marinade and pat dry and discard any remaining marinade. Cook on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is browned and no longer pink, 25-30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees. Place grilled wings in a large bowl. Pour ½ - ¾ of the sauce over wings, toss until well-coat ed and pour in more as need to fit your taste. Any leftover sauce at this point I would refrigerate as it will hold for

weeks. Once coated to your liking, platter them up and serve with your choice of dipping sauce, and don’t for get the carrot and celery sticks, which go with any wings, but more so with any buffalo wing variation.

I have another mini confession to make. So, I lied a little about the last recipe as it is a relative to buffa lo wings, well this one has BBQ in the title, but believe me, this is not what anyone would really consider a BBQ sauce. The sauce is cherry based and has some similarities to the first recipe as it has some great sweetness due to fruit, plus a spicy bite to it and are fab ulously sticky. This requires a cooked sauce again and can be done a day or more before or right then and there.

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Sweet Smoky Wings with a Cherry BBQ Glaze

3 tbsp unsalted butter

¾ sweet medium onion, finely chopped1½large habanero chile, seeded and minced1cup

+ 2 tbsp cherry preserves, preferably sour cherry

½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice

Salt and fresh grind black pepper

3 ½ lbs fresh whole chicken wings, triangled or cut into segments

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the chopped sweet onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add

1 minced habanero chile and cook for 1 minute, just until softened. Scrape the onion and habanero into a blender, add the cherry preserves and lime juice and puree until smooth. Return the cherry glaze to the saucepan and bring it to a boil over moderately high heat. Stir in the remaining minced habanero chile and season the glaze with salt and black pepper. Transfer the glaze to a small bowl. Preheat oiled grill to medium high and season the wings all over with salt and black pepper and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and crispy, about 20-25 minutes. Transfer the chicken wings to a large bowl and toss with 1/3 of the cherry glaze. Oil or spray the grill again and return the wings to the grill and cook, turning once, just until sticky and caramelized,

about 2-3 minutes per side. Return the chicken wings to the bowl and toss with another 1/3 of the cherry glaze. Transfer the glazed chicken wings to a serving platter and serve with the remaining glaze on the side. The cherry glaze can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using. You “may” go to the usual 2 dipping sauces, but please try them as is first.

I think these next wings have given me the most compliments over the years in my backyard as far as wings go and it’s one of my favorites as well. This is a well-seasoned wing dish that again comes with its own homemade dipping sauce, this time it’s a quick remoulade. In general terms, remoulade is a mayo-based sauce with scores of variations depending on what it is accompanying. A remoulade is usually used as either a dipping sauce for many fried appetizers or served off to the side of grilled fish, with crabcakes and chicken among other things. As for the wings, the seasoning process goes together quickly as well, so all in all, these can be done in record time compared to many. These will be crispy and well-seasoned on the outside and

very juicy on the inside.

Crispy Seasoned Wings with Classic Remoulade Sauce

For The Wings

3 lbs fresh whole chicken wings, triangled or cut into segments

2 tsp dry thyme

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp white pepper

½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp bouillon powder, or replace with more salt

2 tsp brown sugar

For the Remoulade Sauce

2 cups mayo

3 tsp minced garlic

½ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

6 tbsp creole mustard

2 tsp hot sauce

4 tbsp relish

2 scallions, finely chopped

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Creole seasoning

Salt and fresh grind black pepper to taste

Classic Remoulade….Makes 2 cups

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1 cup mayo

1 ½ tsp minced garlic

¼ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

3 tbsp creole mustard, or whole grain mustard1tsphot sauce

2 tbsp relish

1 scallion, finely chopped

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp Creole seasoning

1 tsp prepared horseradish, optional

Salt to taste

For the remoulade, toss all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until everything is fully incorporated. Hold until wings are done or if doing in advance, store it in a sealed container and refrigerate. If you prefer a smoother sauce, pop it in a food processor to get a smoother consistency.

As for the wings, dry them with a paper towel. In a small bowl, combine all other wing ingredients until mixed well. Place the chicken on a cookie sheet or 2, lightly salt them, then mix with spice blend. Spray your grill or oil and bring to a medium to medium-high heat. Let them grill for approximately 20-30 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes or so until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on them like all wings and move them around as needed to avoid flare-ups. Platter them up and again, serve with its sauce. You’ll love them, I’m

Mysure.family, friends, and any of you regular readers of mine know that I love Mediterranean cooking and cuisine, so, how can I not toss in a grilled wing with that mentality? Yup, these

are definitely my favorites of the day, first because of the incredibly delectable marinade which infuses them in a wonderful way, and secondly because of the Tzatziki Sauce that accompanies them. Tzatziki sauce is a cool cucumber yogurt sauce that is the perfect marriage with these wings. These should marinate for 2-4 hours, but other than that, same quick routine as most of these today, so let’s do it!!

Grilled Mediterranean Wings

For The Wings

1 large red onion, quartered

8 garlic cloves

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 2 lemons

1 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp Aleppo pepper, or ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp nutmeg

2 ½ lbs fresh whole chicken wings, triangled or cut into segments

Kosher salt

2 lemons, halved

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

½ large cucumber, peeled and grated

2 cups regular Greek yogurt, not as healthy as low fat, but better in this recipe

2 large garlic cloves, finely minced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp white vinegar

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp minced fresh dill

2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

For the wings, in the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade, combine the onion, garlic, olive oil,

lemon juice and spices. Pulse until well combined into a thick marinade. Season the chicken wings well with kosher salt and put them in a zip top bag. Pour the marinade over and zip the bag shut. Massage the bag a bit to distribute the marinade. Lay the bag of wings flat on a large plate or tray. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning the bag over once midway through. For the sauce, chop the peeled cucumber very small or you can grate it on a box grater or in a food processor. Strain the cucumber through a mesh sieve or squeeze in a kitchen towel to remove excess water. In a medium sized bowl, add the cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and dill. Stir to combine. Fold in the yogurt until evenly mixed. Mix in the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, vinegar,

and lemon juice. Chill for at least 30 minutes to thicken or keep chilled until ready to enjoy. If stored for more than a few hours plus, make sure you give it a good stir before serving. Let’s start grilling. Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Shake off excess marinate then arrange the wings on the grill. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning over every 5 minutes, until they are fully cooked through. Grill the lemons, flesh side down. Serve the wings immediately with the grilled lemons and squeeze them all over to your liking. Bust out the sauce and enjoy them my friends.

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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.

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. 24-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.

Sept. 25-Oct. 7, Free Children’s Art Show, open to students age 12-17, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlet, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, info: Acacia Rogers: 965-5551.

Sept. 26, Guided Hike: Oak Ridge, 10 am-noon, free, pre-registration required, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

Sept. 27, Bingo at the Lions Club, Moultonborough Function Hall, 139 Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough, doors open 5 pm, bingo starts at 6:30 pm.

Sept. 27, Collage Class, 10 am-noon, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 279-4303.

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

Sept. 27, Land, People & Property, 10 am, tour grounds & learn history of Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, register: volunteers@castleintheclouds.org, 4765419, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 27, Model Yachting, Back Bay Skippers, 1-4 pm, race controlled model yachts, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org.569-4554.

Sept. 27, Nature Station – Aquatic Invertebrates, 10 am-4 pm,Grey Rocks Conservation Area, Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689. Also Oct. 4, 11 and 18.

Sept. 27, New England’s Stone Walls, speaker Kevin Gardner, 7:30 pm, Old Town Hall, Gilmanton Iron Works, program by Gilmanton Historical Society, info: jdickey@ metrocast.net.

Sept. 27, NH On High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes in the Granite State, 7 pm, speaker Glenn Knoblock, Ashland Historical Society program held at Ashland School Cafeteria, Education Way, off School St., Ashland, 968-7716.

Sept. 27, Old Bridle Path Trail Work Days, 9 am-4 pm, by Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, volunteer for clean up on 9/27, 28, or Oct. 5, 968-7336.

Sept. 27, Zentangle Art Lessons, 6-8 pm, Galleries at 30 Main, 30 Main St., Meredith, 279-0557.

Sept. 28, Bug Catchers Unite, 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.

Sept. 28, Level Up Your Life: Sandwich Symposium, 3:30-4:30 pm,learn how to make a great sandwich, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 279-4303.

Sept. 28, Old Bridle Path Trail Work Days, 9 am-4 pm, by Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, volunteer for clean up on Oct. 5, 968-7336.

Sept. 28, Paul Warnick performs, 4-6:30 pm, Canterbury Farmers Market, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, info: canterburyfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Sept. 28, 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. 29, Alex Minasian Trio, 6-9:30 pm, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: www.hermitwoods.com.

Sept. 29, Castle After Hours, 5:30-8:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Sept. 29, Intro to Photography Workshop with Matt Cohen. Pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery,132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041,www.ChocoruaArtworks.com.

Sept. 29, Jackie and Gary: Singing the Good Old Songs Again, concert, 7 pm, Club Sandwich, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, tickets/info: www.johndavidson.com.

Sept. 29, Matt Fraser American’s Top Psychic Medium, 7:30 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Sept. 29, Model Yachting, Back Bay Skippers, 1-4 pm, race controlled model yachts, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org.569-4554.

Sept. 29, Poetry Open Mic, 6:30-8 pm, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 279-4303.

Sept. 29, What Happened to Amelia Earhart?, discussion, 6:30-8 pm, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, pre-registration required: 476-8895, www. moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Sept. 30, Fran Leibowitz, 8 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Sept. 30, Piff the Magic Dragon & Puddles Pity Party Company Tour, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main Street, Laconia. Info: 800-657-8774, www coloniallaconia. com.

Oct. 1, Ana Popovic Band & Johnny A. Band with guest Jon Butcher, 7:30 pm, 39 S. Main St., Flying Monkey, Plymouth, tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 1, Castle Car Show, 9 am-2pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www. castleintheclouds.org., info: 476-5900.

Oct. 1, Chili Challenge & 10th Annual Rally in the Valley Car Show, noon-3 pm, Waterville Valley Resort, www.waterville.comor call 1-800-GO-VALLEY.

Oct. 1, Foraging Acorn Foods, 1-3 pm, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/pre-registration: www.prescottfarm. org, 366-5695.

Oct. 1, Fused Glass Ornaments Workshop with Ann Lambert in her studio. Preregister at ArtWorks Gallery, www.ChocoruaArtworks.com, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041.

Oct. 1, Nature Journaling for Everyone, 10 am-noon, outdoor workshop, Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Washington Hill Rd., Chocorua, free, pre-register required: www. chocorualake.org, 323-6252.

Oct. 1, NH Marathon, 9 am, race around Newfound Lake, Bristol, www.nhmarathon. com.

Oct. 1, Paint Your Own Slate Sign with Acrylics, noon-4 pm, teacher Ann Xavier, League of NH Craftsmen - Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, pre-registration a must: 279-7920, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/. Participants must sign by Sept. 24.

Oct. 1, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Oct. 1, The Silhouettes: Love Happens, 7 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord,tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

Oct. 1, Wild Mushroom Walk-In Depth, 10 am-1 pm, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/pre-registration: www. prescottfarm.org, 366-5695.

Oct. 1-2, 23rd Annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake, 10 am, Mill Falls Marketplace, Rt. 3, Meredith, Castleberry Fairs, www.castleberryfairs.com.

Oct. 1-2, Mount Washington Valley, October Craft Fair, Schouler Park, Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Oct. 2, Capital Jazz Orchestra Jazz in Cinema Celebration, 4 pm, Chubb Theatre, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, tickets/info: www.ccanh.com, 225-1111.

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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.

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

Canterbury Shaker Village, walk the grounds, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, 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.

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.

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

Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Fridays, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 4765900, www.castleintheclouds.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, 491-1687.

American Made Arts & Crafts, Food & Music

Fine Jewelry, Country Wood Crafts, Watercolors, Pottery, Photography, Ceramics, Lapidary, Florals, Candles, Folk Art, Wearable Art, Fiber, Foot Stools, Leather, Resin, Ornaments, Signs, Painted Gourds, Organic Soaps, Turned Wood,Tole Painting, Fire Colorant, Marquetry, Metal, Fused Glass, Herbal Dips, Sauces, Oils, Cannoli, Kettle Corn, Toffee, Jams, Maple, Honey & more!

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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.

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.

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.

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, 366-BOAT, 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.

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

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 pre-registration 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.

Sap House Meadery Monthly Concert Series, doors open at 5 pm, concert 7-8 pm, range of performers on Thursday evening once a month, tickets include fixed dinner menu, info: 539-1672, www.saphousemeadery.com.

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, 968-7194.

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

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

Treasure Shop, open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am-2 pm during the summer at Old Town Hall, Wakefield, info: 522-3189. Through Oct. 1.

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.

Ossipee Economic Development Council to Hold Envision Night

The Ossipee Economic Development Council will be seeking input from residents of Ossipee on their vision for the future of the community. The evening will cover a broad range of topics, including updating signage, outdoor recreation and the upcoming Master Plan. All are invited to the twohour event being held at the Ossipee Town Hall on Thursday, September 29th at Participants6PM.

will move through various stations on different topics where they will learn about current projects or issues facing the town. Each topic will be facilitated by an OEDC member.

Attendees will discuss the topic and offer their own ideas before moving on to the next station. At the end of the evening everyone will have a chance to review all of the ideas and feedback and vote on the ones that resonate.

The OEDC held its first Envision

Night in 2018 where more than 50 participants generated dozens of projects and ideas such as new sidewalks, playgrounds, streetlights, housing and-

more.“As a board we took all that data and distilled it down into a roadmap for the OEDC. We got to work and figured out ways to get the ball rolling on things like sidewalks, wrote grants or, in the case of the new playground behind OCC, we just went out with shovels and built it.” says Matt Trahan, OEDC Chairman. “We’re now looking to rekindle those ideas and conversations to layout the next phase of our work.”Envision Night 2022 will be held in the gymnasium at the Ossipee Town Hall from 6-8PM on September 29th, 2022. For questions or more information visit www.ossipeedevelopment. com or email matt@saphousemeadery. com

Brass Band Concert in Gilford

The Carter Mountain Brass Band will be performing at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, (Off Rt.11-A, near the 3/11 bypass), Gilford on Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 3:00 PM. Conductor, Debbi Gibson, has chosen a program featuring the low brass section entitled “How Low Can You Go?”. Interspersed with full band compositions will be the sounds of the low brass - from the sonorous as in a Welsh hymn to the bombastic as in “Them Basses March”.

By special request guest artist, tuba soloist and UNH senior, Michael Marrone, will present a repeat performance of “The Storm King” which was so well received at their last concert.

The concert is free, but donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the church’s mission program. A reception immediately following the concert will give the audience an opportunity to meet the band members as well as indulge in light fare.

The band is part of the Northern New England Heritage Brass Association, a 501(c)(3) organization, whose goal is to promote the performance and appreciation of brass instrumental music in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and beyond. The Carter Mountain Brass Band performs the rich heritage of brass music from the 16th century to the present day.

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“Haunted” History Trolley Tours a Fall Favorite!

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This Haunted Trolley Tour fan prefers Molly’s jump seat.

Molly the Trolley will travel back in time again this fall with her special series of Thursday night “haunted” tours exploring the history and mystery of Wolfeboro’sMaudepast.Taylor, a Wolfeboro

Falls School teacher from the 1800s (portrayed by Kathy Fairman) will recount more tales of this historic town

as Molly wanders from her regular route onto unfamiliar roads; yes, it will be “Wedark.are very pleased to bring back this popular event,” said Kathy Fairman of the Wolfeboro Trolley Company. “Molly will be stopping at some familiar and some not so familiar sites, all different from her previous Haunted Tour.”“It’s sure to be a bit creepy, a lot of fun and I’m confident you’ll step off

the trolley knowing something you didn’t know when you boarded,” she added.The 90-minute “Haunted Tour” will start at 7:00 pm from the Wolfeboro Railroad Station at 32 Central Avenue.

Please note, this event is only appropriate for those over twelve years old. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased online at wolfeborotrolley. com or by calling 603-569-1080. Tours are offered on September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, and 28. Reservations are required.A“Haunted Trolley Tour” ticket includes entry in a drawing to win a signed copy of the 1976 book Remember When…A Collection of Old Photographs of Wolfeboro, NH. A book

will be given away at the end of each tour.

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Canterbury Shaker Village Offers Tours of the Past, Wisdom for the Future

While people often look toward the future, Canterbury Shaker Village’s guided daily tours offer insights into the past that are relevant today.

“The Shaker’s reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and invention stems from the belief that all work is a form of prayer and an act of worship,” explained Lead Tour Guide Dick Bennett. “That simple belief provided a system of analysis, planning, and quality control that has yet to be equaled.”

According to Leslie Nolan, executive director of the Village, their “system” of beliefs “shocked” their contemporaries in 18th and 19th century America.“They challenged almost every mainstream ideal of American society during their time,” she said. “Shakers believed in communal ownership, pacifism, dancing in worship, equality of the sexes, celibacy, and living simply.”

Shakers also believed in the religious power of dancing—an idea consid-

ered heretical by their contemporaries.

“To the Shakers, dancing signified a communal—not individual—relationship with God, which was a powerful symbol of their cultural belief system,” added Nolan.

For Bennett, highlighting this belief system is one of the takeaways visitors experience on their tours.

“The Shaker’s unique beliefs seem to have imbued the Village with a multidimensional quality that leaves very few people, regardless of personal interests, unaffected,” he said.

Nolan agreed and said the Village’s nearly 700-acre campus serves as “a lovely backdrop” to their guided daily tours.“Visitors can walk on the pathways that connect the Village’s 25 restored original Shaker buildings and 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings,” she said. “Visitors can also literally walk into nearby woods on our trails, which makes for an unforgettable experience.”

tory & Legacy, Innovations & Inventions: Shaker Ingenuity, and Hale & Hearty: Shaker Health. Guided tours are $25 for adults, $20 for group tours, and free for visitors 25 and under. To learn more about the Village, or purchase tickets, visit shakers.org Established in 1792, Canterbury Shaker Village represents one of the oldest, most typical, and completely preserved of the Shaker Villages. Canterbury Shaker Village is also a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

Guided daily tours at the Village currently include Shaker Stories: His-

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FORE! Fall Golf in the Lakes Region

By Mark Okrant

With gorgeous surroundings ranging from lakes, to mountains, to beautiful resorts, to quaint villages, golf in New Hampshire is a pure delight. No matter whether you’re a scratch, bogey, or high handicap player, a terrible round of golf is far better than a good day at work.

For many golfers, the end of summer signals the swan song for their golf season. How misguided can someone be? Those golfers who continue to play—despite putting away those Bermuda shorts, polo shirts, and colorful visors—experience something truly special.Here in central New Hampshire, the onset of cold evening temperatures does something positively magical to the deciduous trees and bushes that line the fairways. From late September until late October, the monochromatic green that characterizes spring and summer in the Lakes Region is replaced by various shades of red, orange, yellow,

purple, and brown. These magnificent colors are in contrast with the emerald green of the fairways and the bold blue of the sky overhead.

Crisp autumn air contributes immensely to the pleasure of golf. Seasonal daytime temperatures generally range from 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity readings are substantially lower than they were during the golf season’s zenith.

Many golfers are forced to adjust to summer heat and humidity by touring the course in an electric or gas-powered golf cart. However, with the onset of cooler weather, carts remain parked in favor of three- and four-wheel pushcarts. Consequently, fall golf is a time for taking brisk walks and experiencing casual conversations.

As one golfer explained, fall golf is a time to break out clothing that is reminiscent of the way people dress in the ancient home of the sport—Scotland. No matter what your skill level, when attired in a pair of corduroy pants or

plaid trousers, a turtleneck shirt, a cardigan or V-neck pullover sweater, and a fedora or newsboy cap, one’s appearance disguises even the poorest of golf handicaps. Speaking of golf attire and gear, pro shops tend to offer excellent discounts during the fall season.

Helping to create a positive atmosphere on golf courses during fall is the absence of waiting to tee up your golf ball. With the arrival of Labor Day, players visiting from out-of-state will have gone home. This allows locals to capture those elusive attractive tee times. Courses are far less crowded during weekends; and the pace of playing eighteen holes drops from five hours to considerably less than four. Moreover, because golf course starters and rangers are less stressed, they tend to be more pleasant.

We asked 75 year-old David Deardorff to compare fall versus summer golf. “I much prefer the cool days of fall to the blistering sun of the summer season.” Furthermore, golf has taken on new meaning since he retired. Once a fanatic about working on his game, either alone or in the company of others, Deardorff now says that playing alone without good conversation with his golf partner “just doesn’t seem to

make as much sense.” Coming from North Manchester, Indiana, and living around the New York City metropolitan area most of his adult life, Deardorff notes with a smile that his feeling about playing fall golf in these New Hampshire hills has changed: “I’ll always find those vistas refreshing, relaxed, and colorful; but walking them at my age is another story.”

On the golf course, during the fall, fairways tend to allow more roll. Consequently, a golfer who struggles to hit her/his tee shots 150 yards during the summer is now capable of driving the ball 180 or more yards. Excellent golfers thrive on greens that read 11-12 on the Stimpmeter; this means the ball rolls very fast—too fast for high handicappers. For weekend players, a speed of 8 or 9 is vastly preferred. During the fall months, greens tend to be slower— therefore, mercifully more forgiving.

The fall season ushers in some rules that are enjoyable to skilled and less talented golfers alike. One of these is “Winter rules.” With the onset of colder • Golf

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weather, grass in the fairways will not grow at the same rate as it did during summer. Consequently, on a number of occasions, a golfer’s shot lands in the fairway but stops on a patch of dead grass or a bare spot. According to winter rules, the golfer is allowed to move her/his golf ball between six inches and a club length. The golfer can “lift, clean, and place” the ball when faced with especially poor conditions. Be advised: a golf ball landing in a similar situation during the summer would need to be played as it lies.

Not everything about fall golf makes golfers happy. With the end of Daylight Savings Time, days are shorter. This means that golf occasions must be planned around lesser amounts of daytime. Perhaps the two greatest negatives associated with fall play are the threat of frost and leaf falls.

Most courses do not want golfers to be driving on the fairways or walking on the tees and greens while there is frost activity. As a result, golfers may find themselves being barred from starting at a tee time they had reserved. Patience is soon rewarded, however, as 30 to 60 minutes of sunshine usually is all the time it takes to dissipate light

frost.Cold

is not always the enemy of golfers. One player reported an interesting story about playing golf in the Lakes Region following a night of very cold temperatures. Standing on an elevated tee next to a pond, he struck his tee shot only to realize that it was headed for the middle of the water. His temporary grief turned into elation when the ball bounced once, then a second time on the frozen surface, before landing safely in the fairway on the other side.

Leaf falls are a major irritant associated with fall golf. More than one golfer has bemoaned the fact that his golf

ball, which landed safely in the fairway, rolled beneath a pile of leaves— never to be seen again. In the summer, a lost ball would require that the golfer take a one-stroke penalty, then return to the place where she/he had hit the shot, before doing it again. A number of area courses have instituted a “leaf rule” during fall. In these circumstances, the golfer estimates where her/his ball probably landed, then drops a second ball while being assessed a onestroke penalty. Where no handicap or money is involved, more charitable partners have been known to forgive the penalty

Opportunitiesaltogether.abound. A number of area courses will be open until mid-November, while several choose to close in October. Kingswood Golf Club (603.569.3569) is an 18-hole Donald Ross designed course located in Wolfeboro. Ridgewood Country Club

(603.476.5930) is an 18-hole course in Moultonborough. Ossipee’s 18-hole layout is the Indian Mound Golf Club (603.539.7733). Oak Hill Country Club (603.279.4438) is a charming 9-hole course located in Meredith. Waukewan Golf Club (603.279.6661) is an 18-hole course in Center Harbor. The 18-hole Loudon Country Club (603.783.3372) provides beautiful foliage vistas. Lochmere Country Club’s (603.528.4653) 18-hole layout is conveniently situated just down the road from the outlet mall in Tilton. Also, Pheasant Ridge Country Club (603.524.7808) offers 18 holes in GolfersGilford.areencouraged to call ahead to confirm seasonal closing dates, and to book tee times at these courses.

LRSO Announces 2022-2023 Season

The Meredith-based Lakes Re gion Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) is pleased to announce its upcoming 2022-2023 season. Celebrating our 47th year, the LRSO introduces its jam-packed concert lineup with con certs from November 2022 through May 2023. The full schedule, ven ue information, individual and new discount tickets are available now at www.LRSO.org.OnNovember 5th we continue our partnership with Plymouth State Uni versity’s Hanaway Theater for our first performance of the new season. Our first Holiday concert on December 10th will be held at the Colonial The atre in Laconia. For the balance of our four concerts in December, March, and

May we continue our long-standing partnership at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in NewMeredith.this season – Discount “In ter-Lakes” Ticket Packages for per formances in Meredith. Order your tickets online, select your seats, and be assured of getting the same great seats for all Inter-Lakes performances. Visit www.LRSO.org for more details.

As always, this season is filled with a variety of Classical and Popular clas sics to appeal to every taste. Our sea son opener “Dance the Night Away” on November 5, 2022, features the winner of the LRSO’s 2022 Student Concer to Competition, Sean Jang performing the first movement of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor. We also feature

PSU’s Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Edu cation, outstanding trombonist Jared Staub performing Concerto for Bass Trombone by Eric Ewazen. November also delivers the programmed “dances” Polovtsian Dances by Borodin, Norwegian Dances by Grieg, and opens with Intermezzo, Cavallaria Rusticana by Mascagni. If you haven’t been to the Silver Center for an orchestral per formance, please treat yourself to this event. The staging and acoustics are superb.Itnever

gets old! Back once again by popular demand is vocalist Michael Gallagan as our featured guest per forming an all-new selection of holiday favorites in December’s “Christmas with the Crooners”. The December 10th performance is at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, and the December 11th performance at Inter-Lakes Audi torium in Meredith. Michael performs a brand new mix of holiday carols and favorites by Frank Sinatra, Bing Cros by, Josh Groban, Andy Williams, and more. Get tickets early. These perfor mances sell out.

On March 25, 2023, we present “Haydn Seek”, a concert with two of Haydn’s majestic works – his final symphony, Symphony No. 104 “Lon don”, and Concerto in C Major for Cello featuring LRSO’s own Kari Juk ka-Pekka (JP) Vainio. We toss in a mix of “West Side Story” by Leonard Ber nstein, the lighter touch of Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Flutes (featuring the 2nd place finishers in our 2022 concer to competition), and the beloved Humoresque by Dvorak.

LRSO ends its season with two fab ulous concerts on May 13 & 14, 2023, at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Mere dith entitled “Gershwin Blue”. These concerts feature Meredith resident and LRSO pianist Chris Mega perform ing George Gershwin’s great Amer ican classic Rhapsody in Blue. This is the centerpiece for the surrounding instrumental and vocal pieces of the Gershwin era including the Gershwin Brothers’ S’Wonderful, Embraceable You, Summertime, But Not For Me, and others from Cole Porter, George M. Cohan, John Philip Sousa, and Chattanooga Choo Choo by Glenn Miller. We welcome to the stage actress and singer Madison MacNeill from the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, the resident theatre company at the Colo nial Theatre. These performances are not to be missed!

Tickets are available now at www. LRSO.org. And again – new this year are Discount Ticket Packages for the Inter-Lakes performances – check them out, get great seats, and save some money. Tickets for the November per formance at Plymouth State Universi ty should be available by October 1st. You can order by phone with numbers listed with each event. Adult ticket prices range from $20 - $30 with dis count tickets available for students el ementary through college-age with ID. We highly encourage you to sign up for our Email list at our www.LRSO.org/ contact to keep you informed during theAsseason.always, we appreciate your pa tronage and look forward to seeing you at the concerts.