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March 2021 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | Page 1

ROUTE 16 & The Scenic Byways of Rtes. 25, 28, 108, 109, 113, 125, 153 & 171

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Inside This Issue... Mountain Climbing | Page 3

Mexican Cooking | Page 9

Outside with Emma | Page 11

What’s Up | Pages 6-8

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Reach New Heights with the International Mountain Climbing School! By Sarah Wright New Hampshire offers many opportunities to get outdoors and experience nature with popular activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, and kayaking, to name but a few. If you’re looking to take things up a notch this year, or would like to try a whole new, thrilling outdoor experience, plan an adventure with the International Mountain Climbing School, or IMCS, based in North Conway. For over 30 years, IMCS has been teaching people of all ages the skills they need to be safe and proficient in the mountains, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert. Their guides and instructors grew up climbing the cliffs of New Hampshire, and will know which climb is best for you and how to get the most out of your experience. IMCS started out as International Mountain Equipment, Inc., founded in 1974 by Frank Simon, Bill Aughton, and Paul Ross. Rick Wilcox purchased the company in 1979 and currently co-owns the school with Brad White. Brad White is a long-time climber and guide from the Mount Washington Valley and acts as head guide and director of the school. IMCS employs a mix of American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA)-certified guides, worldclass climbers, dedicated teachers, and backcountry masters. From indoor wall climbing programs for young children to international climbing expeditions in the great ranges of the world, there is something for all levels. According to Brad, “The most popular things we do in the winter is guide and teach ice climbing and host our annual Ice Festival,” he says, “although the festival was cancelled this year due to Covid-19. It will be back for the 28th annual next year on Super Bowl weekend.” Summertime involves lots of family and group climbs on the majestic cliffs of North Conway, including Cathedral Ledge and Whitehorse Ledge. They also take camp groups from local children’s summer camps on outings. “North Conway is one of the prime climbing areas in the country with a very rich history of climbing going back many years,” says Brad. Novices need not be nervous, and Brad is very encouraging of anyone new to the sport. “Once people have faith in the rope and the ability to be held secure in case of

Breathtaking views of climbing with the International Mountain Climbing School. Courtesy photo a fall, they realize that the height above the ground is just a number,” he says. “They may be afraid, but they learn to manage that fear with trust. This makes memories that last a lifetime!” In case you’re still hesitant, both of Brad’s children climbed Cathedral Ledge by 6 years old. “That was one of my most satisfying experiences, passing on my love of climbing and being outside to my children,” he says. He is also thankful for a career that began in 1991, which has connected him with the great outdoors. Brad says, “I’m basically a happy guy living the dream.” There are many categories of instruction available. Rock climbing lessons are offered in the spring, summer, and fall for all ages and abilities. Instruction takes place at the Whitehorse and Cathedral Ledges, as well as other spectacular cliffs in the area. The program will provide you with the knowledge to move safely and efficiently over varied rock terrain, evaluate future partners, and select appropriate climbs. It’s important to learn to identify and manage the risks associated with rock climbing to keep you safe. The guides are flexible and love a new adventure! Discuss what you hope to accomplish during your climb and they will do their best to make it happen. (Prices are determined by the ratio of climbers to guides.) IMCS offers a wide range of Kite programs with a Power Kiting program that includes Snow Kiting in the winter months. Power Kiting involves safely flying kites that have the ability to create power. Riders can use the power of a kite to move across terrain, ride up hills, and fly off into areas that would

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not normally be accessible without the kite and a steady wind. North Conway has many lakes and fields with great winter winds that offer an excellent opportunity to explore a new sport. Sign up for a new challenge and learn to ski in the backcountry from the experts for a safe and enjoyable adventure. IMCS has scheduled courses, clinics, and trips for climbers and skiers of all levels of experience and ability. Private guiding allows your needs to be addressed in a personalized manner and is an excellent way to learn at a pace you direct. Winter transforms the landscape into stunning scenery in a potentially severe environment. Take a Mountaineering course and learn the skills required to move safely and confidently over winter terrain. The foundation

for good decision-making comes from your knowledge of technical skills, familiarity with equipment, and lessons learned from being in the mountains. IMCS takes mountaineering very seriously and would like to teach you the skills that will enhance your mountaineering experience. There are scheduled courses, clinics, and trips for all levels. If you’re looking to take it up a notch in the winter, sign up for Ice Climbing lessons and you’ll learn what it takes to climb a frozen waterfall. This is the best way to try ice climbing—with instructors who will stress safety awareness and promote personal responsibility. IMCS also offers courses on Avalanche Safety, Alpine Snow and Ice Skills, and a Mount Washington Ascent. IMCS is open seven days a week for the winter season. Check online for rates, gear lists, and rental gear fees. Please allow at least 2 to 3 days to schedule your guided climbing experience. Register online and fill out the Contact form to get you paired up with one of their guides, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours. Meet up at IMCS/IME retail store at 2733 White Mountain Highway in North Conway for an 8:30 am start (masks are required inside). Before climbing, you will need to fill out a release form and Covid information form. For more information, visit IMCS at www.ime-usa.com/imcs or call 603356-7064. Sign up today for an exciting outdoor adventure and let IMCS show you the ropes!

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Classic Mexican Cooking By Chef Kelly Ross Today I am going to focus on my favorite ethnic food: Mexican cuisine. I am a big fan of hot and spicy, which is easy to make happen in Mexican cooking, but it is just as easy to prepare South of the Border cooking in a milder way. It is completely up to the one in charge of cooking. Excluding jalapenos and other versions of spice is easy, although that is not my style. Like all cooking, it’s all about making any recipe your own. I want to start with a basic that will be needed in almost anything Mexican you cook and that is a homemade Enchilada Sauce. Yes, you can buy it quite easily, but make it once and you will wonder why you haven’t been doing this all along. Like anything homemade, the flavor is better and the cost is less. It takes a little time, but in the big scheme of things, the time spent is a drop in the bucket, as it takes only about 20 minutes. This recipe will give you 3 cups. Homemade Enchilada Sauce 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup finely diced sweet onion 1 clove minced garlic

salsa, in some respect. If time permits, always make your own. You could even do so the day before for that matter. I DECKING have homemade salsa in my fridge 75% of the time as my wife and I both love it on many things, even chips and salsa as a snack. Dice some fresh tomatoes, red onions, colored bell peppers, jalapenos if preferred, fresh cilantro, fresh lemon and/or lime juice, and season with chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper, fresh minced garlic and finish with a small amount of hot sauce and stir extremely well and refrigerate. This will hold well for 3-5 days. I know some prefer more of a soup style of salsa, which I’ll never understand, but just throw the finished product into a food processor and let it do its thing. This recipe is for 4 of you and can be done within a half hour.

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Page 10 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | March 2021 • Classic Mexican Continued from page 9 diced ¾ cup cooked and crumbled bacon and/or ground sausage 1+ cup shredded extra sharp cheddar 8 flour or corn tortillas, six-inch diameter Salt and pepper ½ tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder Salsa and/or Enchilada sauce Sour cream, optional Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish, optional Chopped fresh scallions for garnish, optional Once you have cooked the bacon/ sausage, set aside and save the grease. With the grease on a medium heat in your skillet, cook each side of your tortillas to crisp them up, 10-20 seconds on each side. Set aside. Add the diced potatoes to the same pan and sauté while stirring often for about 10 minutes, adding a little olive oil if needed. Once browned and somewhat softened, add the peppers and onions and the spices and continue to cook for maybe another 5 minutes until almost completely cooked. Reduce the heat and keep warm. If you have a long skillet, that would be ideal, but not mandatory. In a second skillet, start cooking overeasy eggs. The long skillet allows you to cook more at one time. While eggs are cooking, make sure the black beans and bacon/sausage are warm to hot by putting them in bowls and microwaving them. As the eggs get done, it is time to be artistic in the building of these. On the bottom of each plate, place a tortilla, add a spoonful of potatoes/peppers/ onions, some beans, one egg, cheese, the second tortilla, the second egg, the meat mix, more cheese and then the salsa and/or sauce. Top with sour cream if preferred, as well as cilantro and scallions. Let’s focus now on lunch and dinner. This recipe is for Baja Pork Tacos where the meat is done in a slow cooker with some of the best authentic Mexican flavors. Let’s not forget the beautiful simplicity of the slow cooker, which creates an eye-popping treat without working on a meal all day. This recipe provides 2 dozen tacos and will take you all of 15 minutes to make. Baja Pork Tacos Boneless pork sirloin roast, 3-4 lbs 5-6 cans of chopped green chilies, 4 oz cans 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 oz 2 large sweet onions, sliced

4 tsp chili powder 4 tsp ground cumin 3 tsp granulated garlic 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional 2 limes, cut in half 24 warmed corn tortillas, 6 inch in diameter 3 cups shredded cheddar, or, as I enjoy, pepper jack Fresh salsa, enchilada sauce and sour cream, all optional Cut the roast in half and pop into a 4-quart slow cooker. Mix the cans of chilies, the seasonings, diced tomatoes, and sliced onions and spoon over the pork. Toss in the limes and push under the liquid as best as you can. Cover and cook for 8-10 hours on low or until the meat is tender. Remove the pork and cool slightly. Skim the fat from the top of the juice in the slow cooker. Pull the pork apart with 2 forks or tongs and pop back in the cooker and bring back to its full heat. Lightly microwave the tortillas and fill with the pork and top with cheese, salsa, and sour cream and have at it. If you want to Americanize it, feel free to add lettuce, tomato and onions if preferred. Regardless what you add to this, it’s a winner. Next is a great appetizer, although I do know many who enjoy these as a main course, but to each their own as the old line goes. The item is an empanada, which is a Mexican turnover of sorts, although as opposed to an American turnover, this isn’t a breakfast sweet nor dessert. More times than not, it is filled with beans and cheese or a protein. I am going with black beans, corn and cheese. Prep cooking time will combine for almost an hour and give you 4 empanadas. Smoky Black Bean & Corn Empanadas 1 tbsp olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tbsp chopped chipotle chili in adobo

sauce, canned 1 can black beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed 2 tsp fresh chopped cilantro ½ cup frozen corn, thawed 1 box refrigerated piecrusts, softened as directed by the box 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, spraying the pan before and after doing so. In a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over a medium heat. Again, cook the onion for about 3 minutes, add the garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne and chipotle chili and cook/ stir for about a minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the black beans, corn and cilantro. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the piecrust and roll into a 14-inch circle. Cut out four 6-inch circles. Next, spoon ¼ of the black bean mixture over half of each of the circles. Top with ¼ of the cheese over the beans, keeping it within ½ inch of the edge. Brush the edges of the circles with water, fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal them. Cut 3 small slits on top of each empanada and place on the parchment paper lined pan and cook for 13-18 minutes until golden brown and the filling is hot. Serve warm with salsa, enchilada sauce and/ or sour cream and savor the moment. Let’s end the day with a Mexican classic everyone is fairly familiar with: the burrito. All in all, putting a burrito together is not rocket science, but to do so the right way does take a little culinary magic. It never hurts to use homemade salsa, enchilada sauce, and guacamole. This recipe also utilizes a homemade Cumin Lime Crema Sauce, which is simple to prepare, and makes a huge difference in this dish. These burritos have a great spicy bite to them and in the first bite, you will be hooked. Start to finish, this will take you an hour to prepare/cook and will serve 6 people. Red Chili Cheesy Chicken Burritos 2 tbsp olive oil

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NH Outside with Emma March Gardening Tips By Emma Erler Gradually rising spring temperatures slowly draw home invading insects out of hibernation. There are five common home invading insects in New Hampshire, none of which will harm people, pets, furnishings, or buildings. Nuisance insects can be picked up by hand and tossed outside or flushed away, or sucked up with a vacuum cleaner. Insecticide treatments are not recommended because they work too slowly to control the problem and are toxic to humans. Prevent insects from getting inside your home next fall by removing air conditioners when they are no longer needed, and taking care to seal up cracks around windows and doors, particularly on the sunny southern and western sides of the house. Disinfect plant containers that were used in the previous gardening season. No matter what the containers are made of, disease harboring debris can build up inside. To disinfect pots, soak them in a solution of one-part bleach to nine parts water for 10 minutes. You may need to use a scrub brush to clear away stubborn debris. Finish by rinsing pots with clear water and allowing them to dry before using them again. Filling disinfected pots with fresh, sterile potting mix will also help prevent insect and disease issues. March is the time to start pruning woody plants. Make sure your pruning tools are in good condition and remember to wait to prune spring blooming shrubs un-

til after they are finished flowering. When in doubt, a good place to start is removing any branches that are dead, diseased, or damaged. Next, look for limbs that are crossing or rubbing. Aim to remove no more than 1/3 of the total living branches from a tree in a single year. Late March is a good time to start some annuals and cold hardy vegetables, such as heliotrope, viola, snapdragon, pansy, leek, onion, early greens, broccoli, cauliflower and kale. Start seeds based on when you expect

to be able to plant flowers and vegetables in your garden. Cold tolerant vegetables can often be planted 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost, while warm season crops and flowers should be planted after the last frost. For central New Hampshire, Memorial Day is a conservative estimate for the last frost date. Avoid injuring lawns by limiting foot traffic as the snow melts. Wet soils are more likely to become compacted when soil is wet. Compacted soils have a reduced ability to absorb water, making erosion and polling or

standing water more likely. Turf grasses also tear from the soil easily when the ground is thawing in the spring. Ornamental grasses that were left standing in the winter should be pruned to within a few inches of the ground in early spring before new growth starts. Any number of tools can be used to cut grasses, including hand pruners, hedge shears, saws, string trimmers and lawn mowers. Look for viburnum leaf beetle (VLB) egg-infested twigs and destroy them. Rows of 1-2 millimeter brownish-black bumps on the undersides of small twigs are the evidence of VLB egg lying. Infested twigs should be pruned out and burned or thrown away. Know that some viburnums are more susceptible to VLB than others. Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum), European cranberrybush (V. opulus), American cranberrybush (V. opulus var. americana), and downy arrowwood (V. rafinesquianum) are especially attractive to the pest and frequently suffer considerable damage. (Courtesy of UNH Extension, Ask UNH Extension. The UNH Extension staff is knowledgeable about a number of topics, from gardening to food preservation and more. Information is reprinted with permission of UNH Extension. Got questions? The Ask UNH Extension Infoline offers practical help finding answers for your home, yard, and garden question. Call toll free at 1-877-398-4769, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm or e-mail answers@unh. edu.)

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Businesses Invest in Makers Mill through Tax Credit program The nonprofit organization GALA, now known as Makers Mill, located in Wolfeboro, was awarded $275,000 in business tax credits from the NH Community Development Finance Authority (NH CDFA) in 2019. GALA’s makerspace project in Wolfeboro was selected after a competitive and rigorous review process because of its alignment with state economic development goals, and because it met the criteria of including a high degree of community support, building partnerships, and leveraging other resources. Unlike a traditional grant, where the grantee simply receives a check, turning these tax credits into cash for the Makerspace project required substantial legwork and trust that businesses would participate. All that legwork and trust paid off and today Makers Mill is celebrating that the entire allocation of tax credits has been purchased or pledged by area businesses, effectively allowing their building renovation project to proceed. The participating businesses understand that a driving goal of GALA’s Makers Mill is to help close the workforce skills-gap, allowing for business growth, job creation and regional economic development. Businesses also see the CDFA tax credit program as a great way to stretch the impact of their giving and invest locally. Green Mountain Communications stands out as the largest investor, contributing $142,400 in tax credits over the last two years toward the project. “Green Mountain Communications is very excited to participate in the GALA

Josh Arnold, Executive Director of GALA Makers Mill, in front of the NH State House after attending the tax credit awards ceremony held by the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in 2019. Makers Mill project. Developing new skills will benefit local business and will create career growth opportunities,” shares Catherine Drouin, Vice President of Green Mountain Communications. Additional participating businesses include Meredith Village Savings Bank, Keller Williams Coastal Realty, Stanley Elevator Company, Milestone Engineering & Construction, Wolfeboro Family Dental, Bradley’s Hardware, Spider Web Gardens, Branch & Bloom Floral Boutique, The Hearing Aid Shop, Carroll County Landscape, Mill Street Meat Market,

Made On Earth, PSI Plastics, and Healing Frontiers. Makers Mill Executive Director, Josh Arnold, noted, “This is just the latest milestone, albeit a big one, in the evolution of Makers Mill. Selling these tax credits was critical to us staying on track with our project timeline of breaking ground this spring and opening our doors by the end of the year. The biggest challenge was communicating to businesses how the program worked, but once they understood the huge benefits of essentially stretching the impact of their gift by 75-90% and

getting to choose where their tax dollars were invested, they saw it as a winwin.” The forthcoming Makers Mill, a Community Makerspace and Vocation Hub will be a place where people come together to share tools and resources to create and advance personal, professional and community goals. It will have spaces for woodwork, fabric arts, metalwork, jewelry, crafts, fabrication and rapid prototyping, and lots more. The makerspace will also support career goals, business incubation, workforce training, and learning and engagement opportunities for all ages. People will be able to work independently or collaboratively. Learn more at the organization’s new website: www.makersmill.org where you can also sign up for their newsletter to stay connected. GALA, DBA Makers Mill, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit founded in 2007 in Wolfeboro, NH and is most wellknown for its role in the Farmers’ Market, Town Cleanup Day, Food Pantry Garden, Sustain A Raisers, Re-Skillience Workshops, Study Circles, and Contra Dances. In 2017 the organization purchased 23 Bay St. in Wolfeboro to establish a Community Makerspace & Vocation Hub. The Makers Mill mission is to bring people together to discover, cultivate, and share their unique gifts and skills to enrich rural lives and foster fulfilling livelihoods. For more information visit makersmill.org or call 603-569-1500.

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Be Ready for Bears This Spring By NH Fish and Game The Granite State’s black bears will soon be emerging from their winter dens and they will be actively searching for any available food sources. While there will be some acorns left from last fall, once the snow melts, bears will also be easily enticed by a wide variety of human-produced food sources. Because of the recent onset of springlike conditions, officials are asking the New Hampshire public to be both proactive and responsible by taking down bird feeders no later than April 1 in the North Country, and immediately in central and southern parts of the state where bear activity has already been reported. Backyard farmers should protect poultry, livestock, and bees with electric fencing, being sure to remember these fencing needs when picking up new chicks this spring. Additionally, residents can help prevent attracting bears by securing dumpsters and garbage cans, and storing grills, pet food, and animal feed indoors. The easiest way to solve a bear–human conflict is to prevent it in the first place. Please do your part to help protect New Hampshire’s bears! “This winter has felt more like a normal one, and bears have been denned and inactive in response,” said Andrew Timmins, Bear Project Leader for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “However, the current spring-like weather undoubtedly will result in some bears becoming active, particularly in the southern parts of the state where the snow pack is limited. It’s time to prepare for foraging bears and remove or secure all backyard food sources.”

Building good bear–human relationships is far more successful when people are preemptive, and it is easier to avoid a conflict than resolve one. “Bears have an extremely acute sense of smell, long memories, and high intelligence,” said Timmins. “We really need the help of residents this spring to prevent emerging bears from returning to locations where they have been previously successful in finding backyard food sources. It is harmful for bears to become conditioned to forage around homes and in residential areas because they will lose some of their natural aversion to humans. Bears are much better off in the wild relying on natural food sources.” Reports of bear activity and sightings are already beginning in the southern

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regions of New Hampshire. By taking action now, you can prevent attracting a hungry bear to your home this spring. Do not wait for a bear to discover the bird feeder, accessible garbage, or other residential food attractant and then respond. Despite continued pleas asking homeowners not to feed birds during the non-winter months, bird feeders typically are the direct cause of 25% of annual bear–human encounters. There is abundant food for birds in the spring and summer, so consider a birdbath or flowering plants that attract birds instead. In addition to bird feeders, other bear attractants include unprotected chickens and other poultry (23%) and unsecured garbage cans/dumpsters (38%).

“If the public would be willing to address these three common attractants, we could quickly reduce annual bear– human encounters by more than 80%, which would be tremendous,” said Timmins. Help build respectful relationships with bears: • Stop feeding wild birds by April 1 or at the onset of spring-like weather conditions, whichever comes first since conditions fluctuate throughout the state. • Clean up any spilled birdseed and dispose of it in a secured trash container. • Secure all garbage in airtight containers inside a garage or adequate storage area, and put garbage out on the morning of pickup, not the night before. If using a dumpster, inform your dumpster company that you need one with metal locking tops and doors that are inaccessible to bears and other wildlife. • Never put meat scraps in your compost pile. • Don’t leave pet food dishes outside overnight. • Clean and store outdoor grills after each use. Never deliberately feed bears. You will be encouraging these animals to rely on human-related foods, which will affect their wild behavior and reduce their chance of survival. If you have questions regarding bear-related issues, you can get advice by calling a toll-free number coordinated jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department: 1-888-749-2327 (1-888-SHY-BEAR).

Atlantic Broadband to Host Rochester Chamber March Event The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their next Virtual Networking Event will take place on Tuesday, March 23 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm via Zoom. Atlantic Broadband will host this March Virtual Networking Event. Chamber members are invited to attend the Virtual Networking Event to network with other members from the comfort of their home or business, as

well as learn more about a member company in the community. This Virtual Networking will also include an exciting and interactive trivia game and door prizes. For more information or to attend, contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at 603-332-5080, email events@rochesternh.org or register online at www.rochesternh.org/ marchvn.

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DNCR Opens FY2021 ‘Moose Plate’ Cultural Conservation Grant Round The NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is now accepting letters of intent for projects seeking funding from its Conservation License Plate fiscal year 2021 grant round. DNCR “Moose Plate” grants support the restoration, preservation and/or conservation of publicly owned items significant to New Hampshire’s cultural heritage. Three of DNCR’s divisions – the Division of Historical Resources, the State Council on the Arts and the State Library – support cultural conservation grant programs through Moose Plate funding. Each division’s grant program has specific requirements. Organizations seeking Moose Plate grant funding are required to submit a letter of intent, providing a brief description of the project and confirming the resource is publicly owned, by May 7. Applicants will be notified if their project fits a DNCR division’s program criteria. They may then choose to submit a full application by June 25. More information about each division’s specific grant program requirements is available at dncr.nh.gov/ moose plate. Applicants may only apply to one DNCR grant program in a given year. Each year, the DNCR receives a percentage of funds raised from the sales of Moose Plates. To help preserve the

state’s cultural heritage, the department designates a portion of those funds for the conservation of cultural resources in New Hampshire. Funds received by the DNCR also support its Division of Forests and Lands’ Natural Heritage Bureau and its Division of Parks and Recreation’s Historic Sites Bureau. In fiscal year 2019, 30 projects received a total of $269,218 in DNCR cultural conservation grant funding. For more information about the Moose Plate Program, including how to purchase a Moose Plate, visit mooseplate.com. The NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ five divisions are dedicated to protecting, promoting and managing a wide variety of New Hampshire’s natural, recreational and cultural resources. Together, these resources help define our state and are major drivers of our economy and high quality of life. For more information, visit dncr.nh.gov. The following projects received N.H. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ “Moose Plate” Cultural Conservation Grants in FY2019 and have completed their projects: NH Division of Historical Resources: - Town of Alexandria: Town Hall rehabilitation - Town of Center Harbor: Town

NH State Register of Historic Places new listings The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources has announced the State Historical Resources Council has added new properties to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places. Built in 1958 to memorialize generations of golf caddies who attended caddy camps in New England, the Lady of the Fairways Shrine in Bethlehem is both a symbol and a cultural expression of the importance the camps had in the state; it is one of the only remaining physical reminders of them. The shrine’s design includes a marble Madonna statue set in a brick grotto, reflecting the campers’ Italian and Irish Catholic heritage. Plymouth’s Lower Intervale Grange #321, built by local farmers in 1912, is part of the grange movement that blossomed in the late 19th- and early 20th-centuries. Granges not only increased educational opportunities and economic profitability by fostering cooperation between local farmers, they also served as social centers for members and their families. Fifty-seven granges still operate in New Hampshire, with eight of them in Grafton County. Prior to the arrival of the railroad, boats and stagecoaches were the only ways both freight and people could

arrive in Wolfeboro. The Wolfeboro Freight Shed, a single-story gabled warehouse built in 1871-1872, played an important role in the development of the town’s industrial and tourism sectors. Its elevated design allowed boxcars to pull up alongside the shed’s sliding freight doors, for easy loading and unloading of luggage, goods and manufacturing materials. Anyone wishing to nominate a property to the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places must research the history of the nominated property and document it on an individual inventory form from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. Having a property listed in the Register does not impose restrictions on property owners. For more information, visit nh.gov/nhdhr. New Hampshire’s Division of Historical Resources, the State Historic Preservation Office, was established in 1974 and is part of the NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. NHDHR’s mission is to preserve and celebrate New Hampshire’s irreplaceable historic resources through programs and services that provide education, stewardship and protection. For more information, visit nh.gov/ nhdhr or call 603-271-3483.

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House roof repairs - Town of Chichester: Town Hall historic sign repairs - Town of Fitzwilliam: Town Hall steeple repairs - Town of Henniker: Henniker Community Center HVAC - Town of Goshen: Grange hall foundation repairs - Friends of Stark Park (Manchester): General Stark statue refurbishing -Town of Plymouth: General Stark cannon restoration - Town of Rindge: Ingalls Memorial Library masonry repairs -Friends off Pulpit Rock Tower (Rye): Pulpit Rock Tower exterior repairs - Town of Walpole: Bridge Memorial Library reading room restoration NH State Council on the Arts: - Cardigan Mountain Art Association (Canaan): Restoration of Canaan’s historic hand-painted scenery curtain - Claremont Opera House: Restoration of original historic seats in the opera house - University of New Hampshire (Durham): Creation of access to the UNH Bowen Textile Collection through digitization - Rochester Opera House: Restoration of historic seats in the opera house - Pillsbury Free Library (Warner): Restoration of two 1891 stained glass

windows NH State Library: - Alstead Historical Society: Conservation of Alstead Record Book C, Town Charter, Second Division Plate - Town of Bennington: Preservation of Society Land Preservation Project historical documents - Canterbury Historical Society: Digitization of 168 Luther Cody glass plate negatives - Town of Farmington: Conservation of late-19th century invoice records - City of Manchester: Digitization of the 1969 Board of Mayor and Alderman audio recordings - Town of Milford: Preservation of town meeting minutes (1807-43) and West Parish meeting minutes (17841811) - Town of New Boston: Preservation of Molly Stark documents - Town of Newport: Preservation of newly discovered early town documents - Town of Ossipee: Preservation of assorted documents (1822-1947); phase four of the project - City of Portsmouth: Preservation of five social welfare documents (181268) - Town of Sunapee: Assessment of town clerk records

Brian Allison Receives 2020 Hank Why Award

Starting out as a volunteer for the Vintage Race Boat Regatta several years ago, summer resident Brian Allison received the Hank Why Volunteer Award for his service to New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) in 2020. The Boat Museum is located on Rt. 28 in Wolfeboro, NH. “We love Lake Winnipesaukee and boating, so it has turned out to be a natural fit,” said Allison, who NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings said was instrumental in their 2020 virtual boat auction. “Brian helped us present a really incredible virtual auction that exceeded all our goals,” she said. “We raised just over $40,000, which was a big and totally unexpected number in a challenging year…we appreciate the many selfless hours Brian put in and we were excited to award him with this recognition as a volunteer who goes above and beyond.” A hardware/software engineer who retired in 2018, Allison’s involvement at NHBM also includes a stint as driver of NHBM’s Millie B, a 28-foot, mahogany, triple cockpit “woody” and replica 1928 Hacker-Craft. “It’s great fun to get to drive a cool boat around the lake and have someone else pay for the gas,” he laughed. “It’s

fun showing visitors around the lake, too.” Allison is joined by wife Cheryl and daughter Rhiannon, both of whom have worked as dock attendants for the Millie B since 2017. “Rhiannon also works the front desk at the museum and started medical school this year,” added Allison, who said Cheryl has helped organize the auction for the past four years, too. A resident of Mont Vernon, NH in the winter, Allison said they live on Barndoor Island in the summers from May through October. “It’s a perfect lifestyle for me,” he said. “I like the quiet of the island, but it’s also great to be a 10-minute boat ride to Wolfeboro. It’s hard to beat living on a beautiful lake with the real possibility in May and September/ October of spending a whole week on Barndoor Island without seeing another person.” Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. To learn more about NHBM, or its Capital Campaign, visit nhbm.org.

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