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ay back in 1919, did Jim Irwin Sr. have any idea what he was starting? When Jim arrived by train to the Weirs Beach area in around 1914, his focus and passion was music. Trumpet playing to be exact. Why did a musician who grew up in South Boston end up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire? In those days, travel was slower and the Lakes Region wasn’t the tourist Mecca it is today. While vacationers rented rooms and stayed at hotels and inns in the area, fewer people had boats or would have known what to do with one if they had a sailboat or other boat. Jim Irwin came to the area to play music, it was as simple as that. He knew the meaning of hard work and had an eyes-onthe-prize focus. He had been working since he was a kid in the State Street financial district of Boston as an errand boy, running orders and taking messages from office to office. He saved enough for trumpet lessons and persevered. Eventually, he had the musical skills to form a band and began to play for parties and weddings. The band’s popularity grew in Boston and soon they were traveling outside the area, and found themselves north bound to Lake Winnipesaukee. Jim Irwin played on hot summer nights on the shores of the lake and people loved the sounds he created with his trumpet. Just because Jim had gained popularity as a musician, it didn’t mean things were easy street. He was around age 25 and World War I was looming. He enlisted in the Navy, and of course, he brought his famed horn with him and low and behold, he formed a band while serving his country. His popularity grew after the war and the band played all over the East coast. But still Jim was drawn to the Lake Winnipesaukee/Weirs area each summer. It was an omen of what was to come: he did not forget the lake and

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the fun he had playing music there. Jim was what we would today call an entrepreneur. Back then he might not have put such a fancy name to his strong-work-ethic personality and big ideas. It takes someone like that to succeed, and Jim was certainly a visionary. He saw the chance to expand in 1921 and he bought an old music hall at the Weirs. It took courage to take such a financial risk, but Jim never let a little fear stop him. Jim’s ability to try new things led him to promote the Weirs area, and he brought musical and other types of acts to perform during the summer. (One such act, the Wizard of the North, was handcuffed to a bicycle on steep Tower Hill and rode a steel wire into the lake, according to information on the www.irwinmarine.com website.) Jim saw the many opportunities the Lakes Region could offer to vacationers and he wanted to bring it all to the Weirs and surrounding area. He saw the new sport of skiing as a great thing, and then he brought power boats races to the lake for weekly regattas at the Weirs. And he brought a Boston pilot to the Weirs to Large sold out crowds would attend shows at the Winnipesaukee Pier. give airplane rides and eventually started the country’s Irwin did, the choice of building the dance hall over the huge first air mail service. wharf was visionary. He took the property he had, instead of There is no doubt Jim sensed opportunities galore on Winnipelooking to build or buy elsewhere. He literally put the music over saukee. He was interested in boating and bought a boat business the water and it was an instant success. and a wharf. When his dance hall burned in around 1925, he had It isn’t difficult to conjure up images of what Jim Irwin Sr. to move his dances elsewhere and the waterfront mammoth boat brought to the Weirs and what he did to build the area up in shed fit his needs to become a music hall. Like so much else Jim those days. There were dances and top-name bands playing on

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balmy summer nights. There were moonlight boat rides. To this day, older people speak fondly of meeting their future spouse at an Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens dance or taking a ride in one of Jim’s Miss Winnipesaukee boats. It was pure magic for residents of the Lakes Region and for vacationers. Back in 1919, Jim started a motor boat business and he had 55 inboard motorboats of around 20 ft. each. The motorboats were one cylinder with 5 hp motors. The boats were rented for $8.00 per week in those days. Irwin’s had a fleet of row boats and a showroom offering marine fittings and motors. Irwins also started building and selling a standardized Winnipesaukee Runabout that was 24 ft. long. In around 1945, after World War II, Irwin Marine was built on Union Avenue in Laconia. It was a large operation from the beginning, with a boat plant covering two acres under one roof and about 40 big boat wells, according to an article titled “New Hampshire Boat Company Celebrates 45th Anniversary”. Jim Irwin Jr. had been around boats all his life and it was natural that he work alongside his father in the boat business. When Jack Irwin got out of high school, he attended Boston College but soon the Korean War loomed. Jack and some college buddies enlisted in the Marine Corps. When he got out in the 1960s, Jack returned to the Lakes Region where his father was, of course, running the thriving boat business. It was natural for the Irwin kids, now grown up, to work with their Dad as they had always done. When most people were winding down and contemplating retirement, Jim Irwin Sr. was working in the thriving boat business. He told his sons that he knew there was a fortune to be made in boating. He wanted to go into boating with his sons but he

warned that they would have to be willing to take on a lot of the work. Of course, they were willing and today, the Irwin name in boating, storage and cars is among the most recognizable in the area. It would be interesting, from the perspective of our modernday world, to sit down and chat with Jim Irwin Sr. Unfortunately, Jim passed away isome years ago, but he left a family and a legacy; his story and his work and impact on the Lakes Region live’s on. The closest we can come to speaking with Jim Irwin Sr. is to chat with his son, Jack, who has been working in the family businesses since he was a kid. Jack and his family built Irwin Marine into a multi-store operation with locations in Lakeport, Alton, Alton Bay and Hudson, NH, with lots of winter boat storage. Jack speaks fondly of his father when recounting the Irwin story. Jack learned his strong work ethic from his father, helping out in the business from a young age. If you are an Irwin, it seems, you cannot be afraid to get your hands dirty with axle grease, your feet wet when towing boats and your outlook expanded to do whatever is necessary to get the job done. “We lived in Laconia when I was a kid,” Jack recalls from his office at Irwin Marine on Union Avenue in Lakeport. “My Dad told me he was going to be fixing up a boat, so he needed me to drive the boat and fill it up with gas and take it back to the boat slip. It was one of the old Laker boats. I was 7 or 8 years old,” he laughs at the memory. Certainly things were different back then in the 1930s and 40s. Boat traffic was not heavy and there were fewer restrictions on who could drive a boat. And the Irwin kids were comfortable around boats and the water, because they grew up that way. In-

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deed, Jack recalls that he used to swim off the Pier at his father’s Winnipesaukee Gardens. He remembers the music at the Gardens. “We had some really great musicians like Duke Ellington and Harry James. I used to run a spotlight at the Gardens when I was a kid. The dances in the summer were Tuesday through Friday nights and they ended at midnight.” He paints an image with words of the hard work that seemed more like play because it was so interesting and fun. (What kid wouldn’t have wanted to grow up around a dance hall and famous musicians, as well as power boats and daring acts?) “In 1929, we had the Miss Winnipesaukee speedboats because my Dad had the Chris Craft franchise. But then the stock market crashed and people couldn’t afford boats any longer. My Dad took back the boats that people could not afford to keep.” Suddenly, Jim Irwin had six or seven boats and, never short of new ideas, decided he could recoup any losses by offering Miss Winnipesaukee speed boat rides at the Weirs. “They were 26 to 28 foot boats, and they were numbered; people said boat number 5 was the fastest so everyone wanted to ride that boat. People would wait in line for a ride and we ran the boats seven days a week,” Jack recalls. Jim Irwin Sr. had been around boats since the day he stepped off the train, ready to carve out a career as a musician. He may not have known, way back then, what he was starting and how his talents would shape the area he came to call home. But he saw the boats here and there on Winnipesaukee and he heard the excitement as vacationers talked about being out on the lake in a boat. And he likely knew that, no matter what happened, from stock market crashes to war to good times, boating was here to stay.

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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) • All vessels must carry one wearable (Type I, II, III, or V) USCG-approved life jacket (PFD) for each person on board. Type V PFDs must be worn to be acceptable. • All life jackets must be in good and serviceable condition and must be readily accessible. The life jackets must be of proper size for the intended wearer. Sizing for life jackets is based on body weight and chest size and can be determined by the manufacturer’s label. • In addition to the above requirements, vessels 16 feet in length or longer (except canoes and kayaks) must have one Type IV USCG-approved throwable PFD on board and immediately available. • Children 12 years of age or younger must wear a USCGapproved life jacket at all times while underway on a vessel, unless the vessel is completely enclosed by railings at least three feet high and constructed such that a small child cannot fall through them. It is strongly recommended that children of all ages wear their life jackets. • The operator of a “ski craft” must wear a USCG-approved life jacket. • Each person being towed behind a vessel must wear a USCG-approved life jacket.

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Enjoy the Beach at a NH State Park

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he warm weather is here, and this is when the Lakes Region really shines. There is so much to do in the area, including lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy fishing, camping, waterskiing, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, tennis, golf, and of course…boating. Many of these activities can be experienced at a state park. New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide recreation for all ages and abilities. These parks include beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, natural areas with a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. Check out one of the local state parks this summer, and get ready to have some warm weather fun. Beginning in North Conway on Echo Lake Road is Echo Lake State Park, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This state park is a great place to take the family for a swim and picnic. A scenic trail around the lake provides great views of the sheer, 700-foot Cathedral Ledge which towers over the lake. A mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to the top of Cathedral Ledge where views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains can be enjoyed. Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock and ice climbing walls as well. Call 603-356-2672 for more information. White Lake State Park off Route 16 in Tamworth is so popular that it’s been known to sell out on nice weekends and holidays. The park lies along the shore of White Lake, which is a glacial lake. During the Ice Age, glacial ice was buried beneath glacial debris. When the ice melted, a depression was created which gradually filled with water. I brought my kids there at the end of the summer once, when the crowds were thinner, and we swam, enjoyed a pleasant walk on the trail around the lake, and took advantage of the playground by the water. It was easy to see why it would be a popular family destination. Other than swimming and

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hiking, the lake offers good trout fishing, and boat rentals are available, including canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, SUP, and row boats. The park has a day-use area, group areas, a campground with family campsites, and youth group sites. For more information, call 603-3237350. Wentworth State Park is located at 297 Governor Wentworth Highway in Wolfeboro. This park spans 50 acres Ellacoya State Park beach and is located on the shore of scenic Wentworth Lake. Popular activities include swimming, picnicking, and fishing. Picnic tables and flush toilets are provided. For more information, call 603-569-3699. Nearby on Wentworth Farm Road is the Governor Wentworth Historic Site. Take in some state history and explore the remains of a northern plantation built just before the outbreak of the American Revolution by New Hampshire’s second Royal Governor, John Wentworth. The mansion burned to the ground in 1820 and became the site of an archaeological dig where artifacts were carefully

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pieced together. Visit this scenic state park and walk where the governor walked. Ahern State Park at 43 Great Bay Lane in Laconia, spans 128 acres, with 3,500 feet of shoreline on Lake Winnisquam. Swimming, canoeing, picnicking, and walking trails provide plenty of summer fun at this park. For details, call 603-227-8745. In Gilford, on Scenic Road, is Ellacoya State Park. (I brought my children to this park when we moved to New Hampshire, and was amazed at the view from the beach. It felt like we were at the ocean with the vast expanse of water.) Located on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, the 600foot long sandy beach has views across the water all the way to the Sandwich and Ossipee mountains on a clear day. Enjoy a day of swimming and picnicking with the family. The campground includes 37 sites available by reservation only and offers threeway hookups for RVs. Like White Lake State Park, Ellacoya can fill up very quickly on weekends and holidays. Call 603-293-7821

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for further information. Wellington State Park at 614 West Shore Road in Bristol offers the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire state park system. The park also maintains volleyball and horseshoe courts as well as a snack bar that offers a variety of snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, beach and picnic items, and souvenirs. Gas grills are allowed along with wood and/or charcoal fires for cooking. A developed boat launch operated by N.H. Fish & Game adjoins the park, providing boaters free year-round access to Newfound Lake. Kayak rentals are also available. Wellington State Park also has an extensive trail system. The peninsula nature trail features picnic areas, designated fishing areas, plant identification markers, and spectacular views of Newfound Lake and the Cliff and Belle Islands. A well-marked hiking trail leads from the

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park and provides hikers access to Goose Pond, the Sugarloafs, Bear Mountain, Welton Falls, and Mt. Cardigan. Organized youth group camping is offered on both Belle and Cliff Islands. Reservations are required and may be made from mid-May through the summer season by calling the main office at 603-271-3556. For all other questions, call 603-744-2197. Further information on any of the above parks, including park maps and admission fees, can be found at www.nhstateparks. org. Keep in mind that dates and times are weather dependent and subject to change. Call the park directly for up-to-date hours, but most are open from dawn to dusk. For beach advisories information, visit the Department of Environmental Services Beach Advisories website page, also available through the NH State Parks website. Parks are usually open for recreation year-round; however they are typically not staffed in the off season and gates may be closed. Please keep parks clean by following the carryin/carry-out rule. Most parks do not allow pets in the busy summer season, and if they do they must be leashed. Check the NH State Parks Pets Policy online for more details. Have a happy summer and enjoy the beauty of the Lakes Region at one of our state parks.

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Public Beaches Alton Town Beach, Route 28A, Alton Bay

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Plummer Ledge Natural Area, off Route 25, Wentworth

Sculptured Rocks State Park, Route 3A, Groton

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Aquatic Nuisance Species in New Hampshire If you like to boat, you have likely heard (or read) that some species of aquatic wildlife and plants have become unwanted invaders in New Hampshire’s waters. To help combat this problem, it is important to learn more about aquatic nuisance species, the laws and rules around possession and use of aquatic species, and what you can do to help stop the invasion. To prevent the transport of aquatic nuisance species, it is vital that you thoroughly clean all recreational equipment. Whenever leaving a body of water, you should: 1. Inspect your boat and trailer, removing all aquatic organisms (zebra mussels and any aquatic plants) you see before leaving the area. 2. Drain your motor, live well and bilge on land before leaving the area. 3. Empty bait buckets on land before leaving the area. 4. Never release live bait into a body of water or release aquatic anmals from one body of water into another. 5. Rinse your boat, propeller, trailer, live well and equipment; and remove by hand anything trapped between the boat and the trailer. 6. Air dry your boat and equipment for as long as possible; five days is optimal. 7. Flush the engines’ cooling system with hot water. 8. Apply antifouling materials, such as paint and films, to boat hulls, trim tabs, water ports, transducers and swimming platforms to discourage zebra mussel attachment. 9. Avoid boating through dense beds of aquatic plants. 10. Report any new suspicious plant growths to the NH DES at 603-271-2248.

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• Don’t Overload - Observe passenger and weight limits. • Wear Life Jackets or Vests – NH state law requires one wearable life preserver for each person in a boat. All children age 12 or under must wear an approved vest or jacket. • Know the Water - Always carry a chart (map). • In an Accident - Personal safety comes first; report all injuries and damage. • Water and Alcohol Don't Mix - Boating while intoxicated is against the law. • Use Your Lights - All boats operating after sunset until sunrise must display visible lights. • Hunting is Prohibited while under power from a motor, as is carrying a loaded firearm (unless you possess a NH pistol permit). • Dumping and littering are illegal, and punishable as a misdemeanor (up to a year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine). • Don't Harass Wildlife - Killing or deliberately harassing water birds through the operation of a boat is "Taking" wildlife (fines of $1,000 or more, and loss of fishing license). • Take a Boating Safety Course - Contact the NH Marine Patrol Bureau at www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/ss/boatinged/index.html or call (888) 254-2125 or (603) 267-7256.

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ne of the best aspects of writing for The Laker is that the assignments take me out of my comfort zone. Things were no different this time, when my editor asked me to do a piece on fishing guides. As many readers are aware, a fishing guide is a person who shows, helps, and/or teaches people how to fish. My first and only exposure to fishing, or angling, occurred more than six decades ago when, as a nine year old grammar school student, a friend convinced me to give the sport a try. The experience consisted of using a drop line while standing on the end of a dock in my hometown of New London, Connecticut. After what seemed like an eternity, I landed a small, very boney fish called a conner. My victory was short-lived, as a seagull immediately swooped down, snatched my prize, and left a small deposit on my brand new Keds. This undistinguished experience aside, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) tells us that, last year, an estimated 49 million people in the United States engaged in recreational fishing. This makes fishing in freshwater the second leading form of outdoor recreation in the country, trailing only various forms of walking, jogging, or running. According to the ASA, recreational fishing had a $115 billion impact on the nation’s economy, and generated more than $15 billion in state and federal taxes. Close to home, more than 165,000 people purchased New Hampshire freshwater fishing licenses during 2018. Sixty-four percent of these were in-state residents, who paid $45.00 for the privilege of fishing for the 57 species of resident fish that inhabit New Hampshire’s rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. Meanwhile, out-of-state residents paid $63.00 each for licenses. While I am not a fisherman, I do not need convincing about the important role played by well-trained freshwater fishing guides.

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It doesn’t take a genius to understand that, with so many recreational fishermen out there, conditions are rife for both good and bad behavior. Years ago, I experienced the latter up close as a tourism management consultant in the state of Alaska. While evaluating tourism potential in Quinhagak, a village of approximately 600, (mostly Yup’ik people), situated along the Bering Sea coast, some of the community’s elders exhibited enmity toward me. I soon learned why. Several years earlier, a small company had obtained permission to conduct sportfishing camps a few miles upstream, on the bank of the Kanektok River—the village’s sole source of drinking water. Apparently, the village’s directive to avoid dumping bodily waste into the river was ignored. As a result, there was a health concern. In order to get a grasp of freshwater fish guiding in New Hampshire, I decided to take two steps. First, I sought out New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHF&G), guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife, and marine resources. From NHF&G, I learned that 87 residents paid a $100 guide’s licensing fee during 2018, while 12 non-residents also became licensed guides. I also learned that New Hampshire’s freshwater guides offer a wide range of fishing techniques. These include watercraft (boats, canoes, and kayaks) and ice fishing, trolling (i.e., tailing a baited line behind a moving boat), bass fishing, and the most popular of all—fly fishing. My next step was to seek out a licensed fishing guide to provide a first-hand explanation of the services that are provided. It was my good fortune to be directed to Tim Moore, owner and guide at Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. After growing up in Portsmouth, Moore followed his childhood dream to become a fishing guide by filling out a state application form, passing a 50-question written examination, and paying the $100 licensing fee.

Things are not quite that simple. The state requires that its fishing guides be at least 18 years of age, hold both a guide and a freshwater fishing license, and have a spotless Fish and Game background, with no criminal record. All fishing guides must be certified in both CPR and first aid. According to RSA 207:1 XIII, the guide’s license allows her/him to direct, aid, assist, or instruct other persons in taking wildlife within the state; it also permits the guide to charge a fee for services.

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he may need to provide his Moore’s guide service clients with an optimal exdiffers from that of the majority of his counterparts. perience. While most fishing guides Fishing guide services operate only during open require a substantial outwater conditions, he oflay of money. For fishing styles that necessitate travfers year-round fishing charters within the Lakes eling across waterways, a Region. According to his boat and motor must be company website, Moore provided by the guide. leads fully-guided ice In addition, guides supfishing trips on Lake Winply their clients with fishnipesaukee; kayak trips ing rods, hooks, nets, and for striped bass, northbait. Further, there can be a substantial cash outlay to ern pike, largemouth and produce brochures and to smallmouth bass, trout, and other species; and Tim Moore, owner and guide at Tim Moore Outdoors during Kayak University advertise in travel guides, newspapers, and magafreshwater trips by boat on Squam Lake. (Stack 9 Photography) for landlocked salmon on zines, Additionally, if a boat Lake Winnipesaukee, lake trout, northern pike, crappy, and bass. is necessitated, the fishing guide must obtain a commercial boatI asked Moore to talk about what services are typically proer’s license through the New Hampshire Marine Patrol. (Moore also informed me that his company pays a yearly fee year for vided by a licensed guiding service. He told me that guides are insurance coverage.) on the water almost every day in order to maintain a store of Asked what clients are expected to provide while fishing with local knowledge, which consists of keeping up with what the a freshwater guide, Moore says he requires his clients to arrive fish are doing and where they are going. In this way, a guide with a current fishing license, their own food and beverages, and knows the waters and where to fish safely and as successfully as proper clothing for the conditions. possible. Naturally, guides are experienced anglers. They know I was interested in the minimum and maximum party size for the best equipment and which bait to select for a particular spehis services. “It’s not unusual to provide guide services to onecies of fish under specific conditions. As a member of the New person parties.” For those who want to fish from a boat, Moore Hampshire Guides Association, Moore keeps up with information

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has a 17½ foot center-console craft that seats two adults. His largest parties are for ice fishing occasions, when he has accommodated as many as 24 fishermen. Moore is frequently called upon to teach people how to bait a hook, fish, and to assist them in cleaning their catch. These necessities aside, I was curious about what constitutes an ideal guided experience. Moore described the optimum experience as one that provides good fishing, comfort, customer service, good weather—ideally, cloudy with light winds—and great conversation. If that’s the case, I wondered what the fishing-experience-fromhell would looks like. Moore was quick to respond, “People who show up for ice fishing poorly dressed. Nothing ruins a good fishing experience like cold, wet clients. They’re freezing, so it doesn’t matter whether they’re catching anything or not.” Unfortunately, this is one factor that Moore cannot control. Ap-

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5 - The Honeybees featuring Mary Fagan & Jock Irvine; July 12 Craig Jaster Trio; July 19 - The Honeybees featuring Mary Fagan & Jock Irvine; July 26 - Craig Jaster and PJ Donahue; August 2 - The Buskers; August 9 and 16 - Andre Balazs; August 23 - The Honeybees featuring Mary Fagan & Jock Irvine and August 31 Justin Jaymes. If you want to relax on the water and allow someone else to do the driving, plan to take a memorable cruise on the Wolfeboro Inn’s Winnipesaukee Belle. The Bell is a recognizable and charming boat reminiscent of 19th-century paddle boats. With two decks, an open-air upper deck and enclosed lower deck salon, the Belle offers a great lake adventure. Enjoy music and dancing onboard; call for more information at 603-569-3016. The M/S Mount Washington is all about cruising the lake, dining and of course, a variety of music from May to October. The Mount docks during the season at Weirs Beach (with pick-ups at other locations around Lake Winnipesaukee) and the fun cruises kick off with a day time cruise on May 18. The schedule is lengthy with a variety of themed cruises, but a few that feature music are Summerfest, Rock ’n Roll Saturday Night, Dinner Dance Cruise and Swing to the Oldies. These and many other cruises occur all season, with changing bands and DJs. For a schedule, visit www. cruisenh.com or call 603-366-5531. Cate Park in Wolfeboro is a great place to relax. With nearby dining offering everything from sandwiches, burgers and ice cream to gourmet meals, the downtown also has lots of great shopping. Best of all, music lovers enjoy the free outdoor concerts presented by the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand each summer. The concerts, featuring a variety of musical talent, take place in the pretty gazebo in the park. Boat docking is nearby. Concerts start at 7 pm and the schedule will feature (weather per-

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Cole Slaw Dressing ¼ cup mayo ¼ cup of favorite hot sauce ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp granulated garlic ½ tbsp salt Buffalo Cole Slaw ½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced ½ large sweet onion, thinly sliced 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese 1 tbsp chopped chives In a large bowl, combine the veggies and ¾ cup of the bleu cheese. Mix well. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until completely blended. Pour over the vegetable mix and toss using a set of tongs until completely combined. Throw it all in a Ziploc, and when serving, garnish with the chives and remaining bleu cheese, cover and let set in the refrigerator. Yummy! This last salad gets used as a luncheon main course much of the time, as it can be a substantial meal if that is what you want it to be. Cucumber makes another appearance, but this time it is paired with a protein and a classic southwestern favorite. Let’s kick back and make a delicious Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad that is always a winner. This is known as a main course kind of salad much of the time, but as we know, any salad can be used as the lunch entrée or as a side accoutrement for a bigger main dish. This is a no-lose situation, regardless of how you want to use this great salad. As is one of the themes here today, it is very easy. After this, we will get into some great shrimp and beef

Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad 1 cooked rotisserie chicken, deboned, shredded, and skin on or off depending on your preference 1 large English cucumber, cut in ½ lengthwise, then cut in ¼ inch sliced half moons 4-5 Roma tomatoes, diced ½ red onion, thinly sliced, maybe on a mandolin 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro 3 tbsp olive oil Juice of 3 limes Salt and pepper to season You can buy a cooked rotisserie chicken, or buy a raw chicken and cook it yourself and let cool, than rip it apart as needed. Mix your shredded chicken meat with cukes, tomatoes, onion, avocados, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently and mix well to blend all flavors. I like to let it sit for 4-6 hours minimum before serving. We have talked about some great salad recipes for your day on the lake, but now let’s get into

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much salsa to it as needed to get a good consistency. The shrimp should be almost lost in the salsa. However, don’t go too far in advance. Mix no more than 2 hours before serving, because as I said, the shrimp will overcook and become tough if they are combined longer than that. Once ready to eat, spoon a bunch on a plate and eat the shrimp/salsa together. They work great together. I am offering an alternative on how to eat though, and this is my favorite way to do so, and that is on the garlic bread crouton. So as for the shrimp on the baguette crouton, which is awesome, it’s a great simple recipe. This is also how I would suggest eating the next shrimp recipe coming up. So if you buy a long baguette about the diameter of a 1 ½ inch circle, cut them in ½ inch slices. I do so on a diagonal, which will give you more surface room to lay the shrimp/salsa on top. Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray, and lay down the circles. In a small pot, add a couple sticks of butter, 3-4 tbsp chopped garlic, and 1 tsp granulated garlic and melt and stir well. With a pastry brush, brush the top of the bread circles so they are well absorbed with the butter mix. Flip the bread circles over and repeat the process. Sprinkle the top of each with a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 5 minutes or so. Check them. They should be browning and still somewhat soft, but also firm. Let cool. Once completely cooled, put them in a Ziploc, gently squeeze out all excess air, and seal to stay fresh. Bring them with you and when serving the shrimp/salsa mix, spoon onto the crouton individually and pop in your mouth. This is truly a treat that is above and beyond. These croutons also work great if you make your own French onion soup. It’s time to share another addicting shrimp recipe that instead of a Southwestern theme, has somewhat of an Asian flavor to

it. Where the last shrimp recipe had more of a spicy and much seasoned touch, this recipe has a sweet tang and is more like shrimp candy to me. This one is a Sticky Sesame Ginger Garlic Shrimp. I must repeat again however, that when served on garlic bread baguette, these are outstanding I guarantee these will be big-time winners as was the last recipe. Depending on how many people on your boat for the day, you may want to consider at least doubling this recipe as a pound of big shrimp will only get you 14-20 shrimp depending on which you buy. Again, I suggest U-12/25 or 15/20 shrimp. For those ignorant to these terms, these numbers are based on how many shrimp you get by the pound. When you see numbers much larger, that means the shrimp gets smaller, which is fine in certain sauté dishes and other things, but if you want a quality shrimp cocktail sized shrimp, the bigger the better, unlike the shrimp cocktail packaged rings you can find at any local supermarket. Those are more like a 40/50 is my guess, maybe 40/50. I strongly suggest bigger, but the call is yours. As the classic line goes, “whatever blows your skirt up.” Sticky Sesame Ginger Garlic Shrimp 1 lb shrimp ¼ cup soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 3-4 scallions, chopped for garnish once the shrimp are ready to eat

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In a large bowl, add soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, ginger, and 1 tbsp olive oil and mix very well. Add the raw shrimp and lightly toss so the shrimp are well coated. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours or so. Once ready, cook in a medium skillet. Add the remaining tbsp of olive oil. On a medium-high heat, drop the shrimp in one at a time using a slotted spoon to take the shrimp out of the marinade. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side, pull from the pan and set aside. Add the marinade to the skillet and let it simmer until beginning to thicken to the point that it looks like a syrup. Add the shrimp back to the skillet, toss, and turn off the heat. Let cool at room temp and then put in a container and refrigerate. Bring the chopped scallions with you on the boat and once you spoon the shrimp on a garlic crouton, sprinkle with some scallions and start inhaling these beauties. Also, if you want this as a dinner at home, once in the skillet, serve over hot rice. You can’t go wrong either way. It is both sweet and decadent at the same time. It’s now time for some beef options for your main course. I’ll give you a quick marinade, but all in all, the principle here is quite simple. The idea is to buy your favorite cut of beef to grill steak tips as you would for any cook out at home, for the process is the same. You marinade the tips for hours, and grill. The difference here is to undercook more than usual, let cool at room temp, and package them and refrigerate. There are two key things to consider. If you don’t own a needler, get one now. It will cost about $20 and is an essential tool to help marinade any meat. The idea behind the needler is that once you do so, the marinade actually works its way into the meat. It so makes the flavor legendary. It also makes for a more tender tip. It’s a win/ win. Remember, cook the tips to rare, no more than medium-

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rare. As for the second thing to keep in mind, although they need to be refrigerated, it’s important to let them out at room temp for a couple of hours before eating. Also, depending on what marinade you go with, bring some extra with you for service time. I put marinade on the bottom of a plate, place down as many tips that fit, stick a toothpick in each of them, and then drizzle the extra marinade or sauce over them. Serve as is so people can grab whenever they want by the individual toothpicks. So, as for marinades, there are as many marinades out there as there are people and I’m sure you all have your favorite. That is the whole idea of cooking. Go with what you consider the best. My favorite is a Maple Garlic Teriyaki. I use 2 parts teriyaki to 1 part maple syrup, load it up with as much garlic as you like, and I also hit it heavily with powdered ginger and black pepper. Turns the beef tips into tender pieces of beef candy. You can use any barbecue sauce, Italian or Balsamic dressing, buffalo sauce, or anything your heart desires. I strongly suggest you try the Maple Garlic Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce. It’s truly outstanding. Now we move to the dessert portion of our program. Again, it’s all about cool and refreshing on a hot day in the middle of the lake. Kind of in the same frame of mind as salads where I instantly think of fresh fruit and berries. That is where I want to start today. This recipe has a great combo of fresh berries, pound cake, fresh whipped cream and a raspberry sauce. I like to call this one a Berry Lasagna. I’m a huge fan of trifles, and in essence, that is what this basically is. Using the lasagna mentality, sliced pound cake are the noodles in this lasagna. Berry Lasagna 1 ½ cups sugar, separated 12 oz fresh raspberries

1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 10.75 oz frozen pound cakes 1.2 cup unsweetened coconut 12 oz fresh blueberries Stir 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water together in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar mixture and the raspberries to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Strain the raspberries through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl “if” you don’t want the raspberry seeds included. Beat the heavy cream with the vanilla and the remaining ½ cup sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Place a pound cake on its side and slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips to make the lasagna “noodles.” Repeat with the second pound cake. Place 2 pieces of cake side-by-side in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Pour 1/4 cup of the raspberry sauce over the cake and smooth out with a runner spatula. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons coconut, dollop with 1/4 of the whipped cream with the spatula and sprinkle with 1/4 of the blueberries. Repeat this process 3 more times so you have a total of 4 layers. Chill for 6 hours and up to overnight. Slice and serve. You will enjoy! Lastly, here is a sure-fire cure to wet your whistle on a hot day, especially on the lake. I’m a huge fan of puddings, and I think I would have to say pistachio is my all-time favorite, whether in this dessert or just by the dishful. This has always been a huge fan favorite at most of my family barbecues and is requested quite often, especially by the kids. This is generally called Pistachio Pudding Salad, but trust me, this is so much of a dessert as opposed to a salad.

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he dream of owning a boat could have remained just that for Bill Verner: a dream. But he found a way to get his boat and in the process, he has made it possible for many, many people to share his love of Lake Winnipesaukee. Bill is a retired firefighter and a veteran from Massachusetts and he spends a lot of time in the Lakes Region. It could be said he is on the lake - come summer or winter - more than most yearround residents. Winnipesaukee Boat Tours was born when Bill realized he could indeed afford a boat if he offered tours to the paying public. It was a great idea, and he formed his company about four to five years ago. In his first boat, a Bow Rider, he took families and groups for a day or half-day or a few hours out on the lake. In 2015, I took the boat tour and spent a wonderful day on Winnipesaukee. As I recall, it was a hot July day and it was refreshing to be touring the lake where it was decidedly cooler. Bill knows the lake very well; he took me around Winnipesaukee, stopping at little coves and driving slowly by some of the islands and sharing historical information and other fun facts. Thus, last summer seemed the perfect time to get back on the boat with Captain Bill, because, since my last time on a Winnipesaukee Boat Tour, he has traded in his original Bow Rider for a new boat. It is a “couch on the water” as he laughingly refers to his 27-foot-long StarCraft pontoon boat, with a capacity for 14 people. Bill met me at the Weirs Beach docks on a sunny late June morning. It was fairly early and I enjoyed the quiet while I waited for Bill to arrive. Only a few early joggers and others enjoying the boardwalk were about. Soon, I saw a boat approaching, and I knew it was Bill, wearing his signature red shirt and cap.

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The pontoon boat is indeed a beauty. After Bill tied up the boat at the docks, I was able to step right on board and take a comfortable seat. Safety comes first with Captain Bill, and it always will. He explains his boating excursion business started when his grandson was born. You can feel Bill’s pride in his grandson, Logan. Bill says if he was going to have a boat, it had to be a safe place for the child. And what could be better for safety than a large pontoon boat? Bill points to the areas of the boat where he keeps life jackets, and medical supplies. He is a retired firefighter and well able to handle any emergency. However, medical issues and emergencies are not on the minds of those who are on vacation; they just want to get out on the water. Nevertheless, Bill is ever-aware of how important following safety and navigational rules can be when on the water. As we prepared to head out onto the lake, Bill asked, “So where do you want to go?” That question, for me, is rather like asking a kid what he wants if confronted with a counter full of sweets in a candy store. Because I could not decide, I suggested Bill show me some of the places his customers often ask to see. We headed first through the Weirs Channel, with access to Paugus Bay. Bill drove through the channel slowly, and always follows the speed limits. “Paugus Bay is the outlet to Lake Winnipesaukee,” he explained as we drifted past all the little cottages you just don’t necessarily see from the road. Eventually, we turned around and headed back through the Weirs Channel. Ahead of us, Bill pointed out the Ossipee Mountain Range and commented on how pretty the mountains are as seen from the lake during fall’s foliage season. Although Bill will pick up customers at whatever location they wish, such as their lakeside cottage or a marina, many choose to meet him at the Weirs Beach docks. “I want people to relax on the boat, and have a good time. I always suggest they bring a cooler full of snacks.” As we head toward the Governor’s Island area, Bill explains he has regular customers who have gotten older and don’t own a boat any longer. But they still want to get out on the water, and taking a Lake Winnipesaukee Boat tour a few times a summer fits their needs. “I offer two tour choices,” Bill explains. “A captain’s choice tour (some of the places Bill thinks customers may like) or you choose where you want to go. In both cases, I drive and you just sit back and relax.” Bill also has water skis and tubes for those who want to try these fun sporting activities. Nearing Governor’s Island, Bill slows so I can get a good wa-

ter view of all the large homes and boat houses. It is fun to see Governor’s Island on one side of us, and right across the lake, the Glendale area. “Let’s head to Sally’s Gut,” Bill suggests. I am no great scholar of places on the lake, so I let Bill decide where we will go. As we approach the area, he explains that Stonedam Island, which we see on one side of us, is open to the public with hiking trails. You need to have a boat to get there, but it is a great, peaceful nature area. Indeed, I do not see a single home or cottage hugging the shoreline of Stonedam; it is a natural area kept pristine for wildlife and visitors. We glide through a cove area and this is definitely the way to see the little inlets on a sunny, yet quiet summer morning. Not many people are stirring, and some cottages and lakefront homes await summer or weekend residents to arrive later in the day. We encounter a lone kayaker, and Bill is careful to stay far

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away, allowing the kayaker space to maneuver. We wave hello but that is all: disturbing the peace and tranquility of a morning’s kayak on the lake would seem disrespectful. “I have been to 90 percent of the northern end of the lake,” Bill says. It is a popular area for those taking the boat tour. Bill offers sunset cruises, and I can’t think of a more wonderful way to watch the sun set over the lake on a hot summer’s day. It is amazing how fast the hours fly by when on the lake so we head back to the Weirs area. On the way, we pass the Akwa Marina Yacht Club, where a large white outdoor tent is set up, probably for a party or a wedding. Bill points out a tall lighthouseshaped structure on private land, near the water’s edge. It is one of the many intriguing buildings/areas on the lake. This is what makes Lake Winnipesaukee so fascinating: not only the water sports fun, but also the lake culture and stories that have sprung up over the years. Certainly, many people are taking advantage of Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Tours. Bill says about 60 percent of his business is to repeat customers. “I do a lot of family parties and tours for people here on vacation.” Bill stresses that because safety comes first, now and then

a tour must be rescheduled if bad weather suddenly comes in. (Indeed, at the close of our tour a few years ago, the hot and humid morning gave way to cloudy skies around noon. Bill made sure he had me back at the docks and himself home well before a thunderstorm predicted for late afternoon began.) “I have been doing this for four years. I am open for tours from mid May to mid October, and I still love it. It is great in the summer, but pretty special during foliage season too. People are in awe as they look around at everything, as seen from the water,” he adds. Bill plans to keep offering boat tours “until it’s no longer fun. I really enjoy showing people the lake and sharing its beauty.” Indeed, while Bill Verner may have started out with the desire to “just own a boat,” clearly Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Tours is much more than a guy with a boat. If you don’t own a boat, or if you are here on vacation and want to be out on the water with someone who knows every nook and cranny, a Winnipesaukee Boat Tour will provide you with some great sights…and a knowledgeable and fun captain. (For information on booking a tour, visit www.winnipesaukeeboattours.com or call 508-243-8185.)

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Going Ashore... MAY May 4 & 5, This Shining Night, Clearlakes Chorale, 5/4: 7:30 pm; 5/5: 2 pm. First Congregational Church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.clearlakeschorale.org. May 9-12, Company, Winnipesaukee Players Community Theater, tickets/info: 279-0333, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Footlight Circle, Meredith. May 17 & 18,“Field of Dreams”, The Village Players monthly movie, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com. May 18, Coves, Kayaks and Algal Concentrations, noon-3 pm, fun day of kayaking, lake education, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, registration: 968-7336. May 18, Smith River Canoe Race, Wolfeboro, info/times: Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce - 569-2200. May 25, Branch River Paddle, 10 am-2 pm, Branch River, Milton Mills, Moose Mt. Regional Greenways/Branch Hill Farm, 978-7125. May 25 & 26, Wilderness First Aid & CPR, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info/registration: 968-7336. May 25 & 27, 28th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival, Castleberry Fairs, Mill Falls Marketplace, Rt. 3, Meredith, Sat.: 10 am-7 pm; Sun.: 10 am-5 pm; Mon.: 10 am-4 pm, outdoor event under tents, rain or shine, www.castleberryfairs.com. May 31-June 2, 5th Annual NAZ Aqua Mania Boat Show, music, fun, come see the latest boats and water toys, enjoy food, NASWA Resort, 1086 Weirs Blvd., Laconia, 366-4341.

June 8, 13th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run, NASWA Resort, 1086 Weirs Blvd., Laconia, 366-4341. June 8-16, Laconia Motorcycle Week, motorcycle related events and races all over Lakes Region, www.laconiamcweek.com. June 14 & 15,“Goonies”, The Village Players monthly movie, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com. June 22, Arts Alive, 1-3 pm, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, 2796121. June 22, Movies in the Park, “The Incredibles 2”, dusk, free admission, soccer field by Back Bay, bring blanket for seating. June 28-August 23, Morning Moondala Beach Yoga, Albee Beach and Carry Beach, Wolfeboro, info@moondalayoga.com. JULY July 3, Independence Day Fireworks, 11:59 pm, Weirs Beach, www. weirsbeach.com. July 4, Cate Park Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro. July 4, Concert at the Bandstand, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor. July 4, 4th of July Parade, 2 pm, downtown Center Harbor. July 5-7, On the Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 am-5 pm on Fri. & Sat.; 10 am-4 pm on Sunday, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, over 100 exhibitors, www.joycescraftshows.com.

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July 6, The Visitors, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. July 11, Granite Planet, 6:30 pm, 19 Mile Bay Beach Pavilion, Tuftonboro. July 12, Concert at the Bandstand, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor. July 13, Chippy and the Ya Ya’s, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

85 exhibitors, www.joycescraftshows.com. July 20, Around the Lake Sailing Race, 1 pm start, Meet and launch your non-motorized sailboat at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, Hebron/Newfound Lake. If you would like to participate, contact Andrew Veilleux at 744-8689 or nlra.andrew@metrocast.net. If you don’t have a sailboat, please register anyway. Newfound Lake Region Assoc., Bristol July 20, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com. July 20, Granite Kid Triathlon, 8 am, Brewster Beach, Wolfeboro, www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation.

July 13, Freese Bros. Big Band, Cate Park Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

July 20, Island Heritage Paddle, 9 am, Sister Islands, Wentworth Water Shed, Wolfeboro, info: 534-0222.

July 13, Movies in the Park, “Wonder”, dusk, free admission, soccer field by Back Bay, bring blanket for seating.

July 20, Shana Stack Band, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

July 13, Nick Fest, Family Fun Day, 11 am-4 pm, Memorial Field, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, 569-1909. (Rain date July 14)

July 20, Strafford Wind Symphony, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

July 13, Swim With a Mission, a day of competition, live military demonstrations, music, food and more. Wellington State Park, West Shore Rd., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

July 21, Summer Splash Gala, 5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194.

July 13-14, 30th Annual Craft Fair at the Bay, 10 am-5 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, free admission, held rain or shine, under tents and indoors, Castleberry Fairs, www.castleberryfairs.com. July 16, Guided Paddle with Rick Van De Poll, 1-4 pm, meet at Grey Rocks Conservation Area/Hebron, paddle along northern Newfound Water Trail, info: 744-8689. July 18, Big Picture Band, 6:30 pm, 19 Mile Bay Beach Pavilion, Tuftonboro. July 19 & 20,“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, The Village Players monthly movie, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.villageplayers.com. July 19-21, Christmas in July Craft Fair, 10 am-5 pm on Fri. & Sat.; 10 am-4 pm on Sunday, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, over

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August 2-3, Huggins Hospital Street Fair, held under tents at Brewster Field, Wolfeboro, bargains galore, books, antiques, linens, crafts, midway, food and more, www.hugginshospital.org, 5696630. August 3, East Bay Jazz Ensemble, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. August 3, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com. August 3, New Legacy Swing Band, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro. August 8, Annual Boathouse Tour, 9 am-4 pm, visit historic and new boathouses on Lake Winnipesaukee. Take the tour on water in a vintage wooden boat, by land in your own car, or by land in an antique automobile. Two tour launch times for boats and antique cars: 9 am and1 pm. Tour departs from Meredith Bay. www. NHBM.org.

August 14, Biketemberfest Fireworks Show, 11:05 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com. August 16, Concert at the Bandstand, bluegrass music, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor. August 16 & 17,“Beatle Juice”, The Village Players monthly movie, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com. August 17, Barbershop Harmony Jamboree, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, 2-4 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. August 17, Chris Bonoli, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. August 17, Seldom Playrights, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

August 8, The Carolyn Ramsay Band, 6:30 pm, 19 Mile Bay Beach Pavilion, Tuftonboro.

August 23, Moose Mt. Jazz Band Concert at the Bandstand, 6:30-8:30 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor.

August 9, Concert at the Bandstand, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor.

August 24, Acoustic Radio, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

August 9-11, On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 am-5 pm on Fri. & Sat.; 10 am-4 pm on Sunday, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, 90 exhibitors, www.joycescraftshows.com.

August 24, Saxx Roxx, summer concert series, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

August 10, Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 am-noon, 41st year of informal, non-judged vintage boat show at Alton Bay town docks as part of Alton Old Home Day. No advance registration necessary. All “woodies” and “classic” boats welcome on a first-come-first-served basis. Visitors can vote for the 2019 People’s Choice Awards. Info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554. August 10, Fireworks, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com. August 10, Michael Vincent Band, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro. August 10, Movies in the Park, Ralph Breaks the Internet, dusk, free admission, soccer field by Back Bay, bring blanket for seating.

August 24, Yardbird Temple, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro. August 24-25, Lakes Region 40th Annual Lakes Region Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 am-5 pm, free admission, juried arts and crafts festival, food, music, downtown Meredith, www.meredithareachamber.com. August 30, Annie and the Orphans Concert at the Bandstand, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor. August 30 & Sept. 1 & 2, 30th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Sat.: 10 am-6 pm; Sun.: 10 am-5 pm; Mon.: 10 am-4 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, free admission, held rain or shine, under tents and indoors, Castleberry Fairs, www. castleberryfairs.com.

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 1, Labor Day Weekend Show, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, www. weirsbeach.com. Sept. 6-15, Lee Mills Steamboat Meet, parade of boats, race, spectator viewing of steamboats, Moultonboro, 476-2224. Sept. 13-14,Vintage Race Boat Regatta, 9 am-4 pm, Wolfeboro Town Docks, nearly 50 vintage boats representing several classes including small outboards, Grand Prix hydroplanes, Jersey Skiffs, and Gold Cup racing boats will run group heats on a one-mile ovalshaped course throughout the day. www.NHBM.org for schedule of events and registration. 569-4554. Sept. 20 & 21,“Invasion of the Body Snatchers”, The Village Players monthly movie, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, info: 569-9656, www.village-players. com. ONGOING Cate Park Summer Band Concerts, Wednesdays in July and August, 7 pm, free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, Wolfeboro Town Docks, Wolfeboro, 569-2200. Day & Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, schedule: 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com. J/80 Fleet Sailing Races, 6 pm, Thursday nights, great spectator viewing, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Assoc., Gilford, www.lwsa. org.

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ow many readers are aware of the world’s oldest form of transportation? If you think it has something to do with a wheel, then you are mistaken. Many historians date the invention of the wheel to 4,000 BCE. Meanwhile, it is believed that the first canoes were built approximately 4,000 years earlier. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a canoe as a lightweight, narrow vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers, facing in the direction of travel, and using a single-bladed paddle. The term canoe actually comes from the Carib word kenu, meaning dugout. Pesse canoes were being constructed in what is present day Netherlands during the Stone Age; and dugouts with paddles have been dated to 5,300 BCE in Denmark. Historically, canoes were dugouts, or consisted of birch bark laid across a wood frame. Indigenous North Americans built canoes that typically were 14 feet long and weighed an estimated 50 pounds. These amazingly light craft were capable of carrying a large amount of cargo, then could be portaged, or carried, around rapids, waterfalls, and terrain between two waterways. Once early European explorers arrived during the sixteenth century, they soon learned the value of this versatile form of transportation. In fact, the canoe played a significant role in the travels of Lewis and Clark, the Hudson’s Bay Company, and many others. With the passage of time, canoes were constructed by fastening a waterproof canvas to a wood frame. Still later, aluminum and stitch-and-glue canoes appeared on the scene. Stitch and glue consisted of plywood panels stitched together with copper wire, then glued with an epoxy resin. Most contemporary canoes are designed to carry one or two people, plus goods for picnicking, camping, fishing, or hunting. These are loaded onto a car roof rack or into the back of a util-

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ity vehicle for the trip from home to shoreline. How popular are canoes? The Outdoor Foundation reports that there are 10 million participants in The beautiful Ranger Canoe. canoeing, or approximately three percent of this country’s population, each year. According to a Statista report, there were 492,420 registered canoes and kayaks in the U.S. during 2017. This total represented a nearly 10 percent increase compared to the previous year. Geographically, the East North Central, South Atlantic, and Middle Atlantic census regions provide more than half of all U.S. canoeists. However, New England is tied for first place in the proportion of residents who participate in this activity. What do we know about canoeists? The Outdoor Foundation tells us the U.S. average is seven days of participation each year, with the largest proportion (31 percent) canoeing two to three times. In terms of demographics, 34 percent are ages 25 to 44, while 26 percent are 45 years or older. The vast majority (82 percent) of canoeists are Caucasian; 57 percent are males; nearly onehalf of all canoeing households made more than $75,000 last year; and nearly two-thirds have completed at least some college. A few years back, I was invited to participate in a canoeing event with Plymouth State University Geography Club students. Not ever having been inside a canoe, I had no idea what to expect. I soon learned that participation would consist of carrying our canoe down an embankment of the Pemigewasset River, where we would ease it into the water. This proved to be an unpleasant sur-

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prise, as the aluminum beast weighed approximately 70 pounds. Fortunately, my partner for the day was a considerably larger man, more experienced in the art of being a canoeist. I learned several lessons that day. First, traveling by canoe is a delightful way to experience New Hampshire’s waterways—as long as one is careful, accidents such as tipping and swamping are easily avoided in most conditions. Second, I learned that the best way to travel in tandem is for the heavier person to sit in the stern of the canoe. It is particularly helpful if this individual is skilled in using his paddle to steer the craft. The third thing I realized is that there would be no further canoeing occasions unless I could find one that is lighter in weight. This is when I was told about Ranger Canoe. The Ranger Canoe is a true Lakes Region product. The company was founded in 1964 by Jim Gilman, a native of the Bay State. Gilman had been responsible for manufacturing the original space helmets used by NASA. In 1972, Gilman introduced the Challenger American Canoe Association (ACA) racing line. Ultimately, production was moved to its present location in Ashland, New Hampshire. Gilman kept the company until 1980, when he sold it to the present owner, Michael O’Hara. O’Hara’s involvement with canoes actually began during his youth. A native of Athol, Massachusetts, O’Hara spent his summers on Lake Sunapee. While still living in Massachusetts, O’Hara began competing in a popular local Athol event, the Orange River Rat Race. The canoeing bug had bitten him. While O’Hara was matriculating at Plymouth State College during the mid to late 1970s, he learned that the company’s ACA race boats had earned three of the top five places in the national championships of 1976. Throughout his college years, O’Hara became eminently familiar with the lightweight Ranger Canoe while assisting Gilman at his shop on Tenney Mountain Highway. Upon graduation from Plymouth State,

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O’Hara took over ownership of Ranger Canoe. In order to understand what makes the Ranger Canoe a superior watercraft, I interviewed O’Hara. For four decades, O’Hara has been building the Otter 16 by hand. As such, he is a holdout from a bygone era. Decades ago, there were perhaps two dozen small canoe building operations in New England. Today, fewer than a handful remain. To this day, O’Hara works primarily by himself, producing 50 to 60 canoes per year, in two colors—dark green and burgundy. What makes a Ranger Canoe Otter 16 such a desirable product? The answer is simple: quality and weight. Unlike the heavy clunker I dragged and pushed into the Pemi several years ago, O’Hara’s canoes weigh between 51 and 52 pounds. I didn’t need help understanding the growing popularity of lightweight canoes. Like this columnist, a substantial number of canoeists are Baby Boomers whose days of extended weightlifting are far in the rearview mirror. So, if you’re determined to save money by shopping for a bargain basement canoe, be prepared to lug that hunk of aluminum, plastic, or fiberglass. For yours truly, there is only one choice. Quality canoes like the Otter 16 can be carried easily, are capable of moving quickly and with agility in the water, and have the strength to withstand day-to-day abuse. To achieve the greatest strength while adding the least weight to each 16-foot craft, O’Hara builds his canoes of Kevlar, a remarkably strong space-age synthetic fiber. Each canoe is reinforced with Soric aerospace infusion core material. Next, he applies a gel skin coat, then adds ash rails and contoured cane seats. O’Hara notes that his canoes are priced very favorably, considering the combination of high quality and low weight they offer. In order to purchase a lighter weight canoe, O’Hara told me, the cost would be nearly twice that of a Ranger Canoe. Ranger Canoe’s Otter 16 can be purchased through nine specialty retailers in five northeastern states; however, they are offered at a discount directly from Ranger Canoe. Please be advised that there is a caveat. Ranger Canoe is a one-man operation . . . O’Hara builds the Otter 16s all by himself. He doesn’t employ a second set of hands nor an onsite sales person. Therefore, canoeists are advised not to simply show up in Ashland prepared to discuss or view O’Hara’s canoes. Everything comes to a standstill when this happens, proving costly to the business’s bottom line. O’Hara also advises that his canoe works is not a child-friendly place; there are materials lying around that don’t constitute suitable playground space. Therefore, if you are thinking about purchasing an Otter 16—and you should—be certain to call 603-9687022 or email rangercanoe@myfairpoint.net in advance to make an appointment.

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