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Behind the Scenes Perspective On Bike Week

By Thomas P. Caldwell in at 106 pages.

Having lived in Laconia since the age While one might expect the time of 12, Jennifer Anderson was familiar leading up to Bike Week to be the with “Bike Week” when motorcycles busiest, Jennifer said the crunch time from around the country would actually occurs during the winter. That converge on the city as part of the is when people around the country National Gypsy Tour during the annual are making their summer plans and races at Loudon and Gunstock. In the deciding which rallies to attend. The earlier days, the bikes would parade association has to make its push by up Main Street and downtown Laconia traveling to the other venues and would be as busy as Weirs Beach making face-to-face contact with those is today. Over the years, who can influence people interested in as the laws changed and motorcycles. For Jennifer, there is a lot community expectations more office work and the website is at evolved, the activity would its busiest, with inquiries coming in come to focus more on and local venues communicating their Weirs Beach and, while plans for the season. motorcycle traffic would “We have to do our promotional Bikers pass by Weirs Beach on the way to Meredith. remain heavy throughout stuff in the winter to reach those (Courtesy Photo) the Lakes Region, including coming across the country,” she said.

Association also works closely with the could use a partdowntown Laconia, it was “The spring preparations are busy in a State of New Hampshire and has a state time assistant.

Lakeside Avenue where the different way.” tourism grant to help boost the state’s J e n n i f e r bikers would display their The focus changes in April and second-largest employment generator. jumped at the machines and line up for the May when the work turns to getting As director, Jennifer also works opportunity and Gypsy Tour. everyone lined up for the nine days of on the advertising and production the job soon Jennifer, who now activity. “We’re like a clearinghouse,” of the twice-yearly Rally News, a evolved into the serves as director of the glossy publication that is distributed full-time, year• Bike Week Laconia Motorcycle Week throughout the country. The spring round position Continued on page 5 Association, said she came 2014 issue is the largest ever, coming she holds today.

Jennifer Anderson into her position by chance She explained when the Road Kill Café, that, while the executive director where she was working as a waitress, tours the country, attending the other abruptly closed. While she and the bike shows to raise awareness and rest of the staff were trying to figure work on partnerships, she focuses Eclectic Home Decor out what to do, Charlie St. Clair, the on the everyday operations. “As a executive director of the Motorcycle ~Gently Used Furnishings and More~ nonprofit, there is a lot of promotion Rte 109, Melvin Village, NH (next to Melvin P.O.) Week Association, stopped in to pick and marketing work, advocacy, and Wednesday - Sunday • 10am-5pm up some items he had on display at working with public officials,” she the café, and he mentioned that he 448 Rte 109, Melvin Village • 603-544-2011 • geezlouise@roadrunner.com said. The Laconia Motorcycle Week

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Metamorphosis: Hatching Understanding The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Gallery has a collection of native moth cocoons during the month of June, in collaboration with Lucy Golden, for an exhibit, “Metamorphosis: Hatching Understanding”. The exhibit features Lucy’s jewelry and four local moth species in the Saturniidae family: Luna, Polyphemus, Cecropia, and Promethea moths, also known as the

giant silk worm moths.

The impetus for the exhibition is Lucy’s passion for the preservation and continuation of New England’s native silk moth populations which are in danger due to the introduction of C. concinnata, a non-native tachinid fly.

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The exhibit features a Lucite housing for cocoons in various stages, along with a body of work that celebrates the metamorphosis from cocoon to moth.

Lucy has focused on the plight of these species, among others. Her main body of jewelry is handcrafted from sterling, jeweler’s brass, and enamel paint. Her designs include Monarch and Karner blue butterflies, asymmetrical butterfly and cocoon earrings, and a host of whimsical critters and characters.

The exhibit promotes Lucy’s one-ofa-kind pieces, such as one incorporating

a hatched promethean moth cocoon and the branch it was attached to. The pieces have been electroformed with copper and are light-weight, due to their hollow nature. They have been treated with a patina, painted, and further embellished with fresh water pearls and glass beads.

Customers who purchase a piece from the Moth and Butterfly Collection will receive a silk moth cocoon, along with care instructions. A portion of the sales from each piece sold will go to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center to help promote environmental awareness.

The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery is located at 279 D.W. Highway, Meredith, next to Church Landing.

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• Bike Week Continued from page 3 Jennifer noted, saying a lot of people think the association has more control over events than it really does. “We schedule the Gypsy Tours,” she said, “but, other than that, we’re at the mercy of the property owners to host events.”

The venues decide what they want to do and work with the association in scheduling the events around other activities, but it ultimately is their decision on what to offer and when.

“I’m prejudiced, of course, but I feel that, of all the rallies, Laconia has a lot more motorcycle-related events,” Jennifer said. “We’d like to see more, especially stunt events which are a big draw. The property owners need to recognize the importance of events, not just looking at vendors.”

She said she would like to see more flat-track racing at the NH Motor Speedway in Loudon. However, she noted that thousands of people attend burnout events at Sturgis SD and, while she does not understand the attraction of seeing bikers spinning a tire to see the rubber burn, she is glad to see that the speedway has agreed to provide a safe place for the event occur this year. “It’s an organized contest on the second Saturday,” she said, “so it will be done safely and monitored well, and they don’t have to do it on our streets.”

Jennifer also is pleased to offer an expanded Laconia Passport Program this year. The Passport Program is free to participants, with the Laconia passports printed by the company that prints 70 percent of US Passports.

Bikers and spectators flock to Weirs Beach during Bike Week. (Courtesy Photo) With the Laconia Passport Program, completed passports will be entered participants go out to various locations into the drawing for the grand prize to get passport stamps, and those with which will take place on June 22. enough stamps win prizes, including a Discussing the changes that have grand prize of a week’s stay for two at occurred in Bike Week over the years, the Naswa Resort.

Jennifer said that, as a woman, she “We had a Virginia winner last year,” does not miss the raunchy behavior Jennifer said. “She wasn’t going to that used to take place on the streets. come back to Laconia for a few years “It’s not gone,” she said; “it’s just more but, because she won, she’s coming subtle and private, where it should be.” back this year. It’s a great way to get She does miss the vintage races that people to return. Those who did it want used to take place downtown, and she is to come back and do it again, just to sorry that the hillclimbs now take place collect the stamps.” in Canaan, instead of at Gunstock. “It The 23 stops on the Passport Program was closer then, and I could sneak range from Bentley’s in Arundel ME to away to see them,” she said. the Laconia Antique Center in Laconia, Jennifer said the behind-the-scenes and include the Mount Washington Cog work that includes conversations with Railway in Bretton Woods, the Seven police and public safety personnel in Barrels Brewery in West Lebanon, and the city and municipalities, as well as Truant’s Tavern in North Woodstock. business owners, has helped to build an Participants gathering 19 stamps will event that is consistently positive. The receive sweatshirts; those with 14 will only thing that they cannot control is receive an official Passport Patch. All the weather.

“Those who come from across the country will come, anyway,” she said.

“But those in New England and New York will look at the weather forecast.

The forecast is much more powerful than the actual weather. If there’s a bad forecast, it hurts, even though the weather here may be perfect.”

But she noted that she gets just as many complaints if it’s sunny.

Merchants will ask where the people are, because they’re out riding. When it rains, many will stay inside. “Weather is something we struggle with,” Jennifer said.

She noted, however, that there is plenty to do, whether it is sunny or not.

“There is a lot of public transportation in the area during Bike Week,” she said. “There are ways to get around that you don’t have to ride a bike.”

She cited the shuttle service by the Winnipesaukee Railroad and the MS Mount Washington as two examples of alternative transportation.

Jennifer also said Bike Week has the advantage of taking place in a small state where activities at more remote locations still are accessible. “People who are business-minded can capitalize on what’s here,” she said, noting that the Motorcycle Ride to the Sky on the Mount Washington Auto Road is very popular. The North Conway region also offers activities for the bikers coming to Laconia.

“It’s such a beautiful area to ride,” she said. “We take for granted all the natural resources we have so close. It

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Tuesday, June 17, Garden Series: Butterflies and Garden Insects, 11 a.m., Tarbin Gardens, 321 Salisbury Rd., Franklin. Call 603-934-3518, info@tarbingardens.com, www.tarbingardens.com.

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Tuesday, June 17, Lakes Region Tea Party, 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library.

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Wednesday, June 18, Opening Reception, Art at the Gafney, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville. Call 603-522-3401, gafney@worldpath.net.

Wednesday, June 18, Natural Adventure Series: Yoga Wild, for children ages 4 - 7, 9:30 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness.

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Wednesday, June 18, Islam: Origins, Mohammed (pbuh) and the Q’uran, 1 p.m., Wolfeboro Public Library, led by Mike Holder. Free. Call 603-569-2428, www. wolfeborolibrary.org.

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Thursday, June 19, Wolfeboro Farmers’ Market Opens, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Clark Park, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro. Call 603-569-6342, www.wolfeboroareafarmersmarket. com.

Thursday - Saturday, June 19 - 21, Wolfeboro Welcomes Motorcycles, from 9 a.m., with vendors in downtown Wolfeboro.

Friday, June 20, Seventh Annual Memorial Golf Classic, 9 a.m. shotgun start, sponsored by Meredith Rotary Club at Waukewan Golf Club, 166 Waukewan Road, Meredith. Call Ted Fodero, 603-279-4591, Justin Barkley, 279-6661, or Bob Kennelly, 279-5393. www.meredithrotary.org.

Friday, June 20, Julia Velie, 6:30 p.m., Corner House Inn, 22 Main St, Center Sandwich.

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Friday, June 20, Tour of Parsonsfield Seminary, 7 p.m., 504 North Road (Maine Route 160), Parsonsfield ME, led by Effingham Historical Society. Bus from EHS Main Building, 1014 Province Lake Road (Route 153), Center Effingham, at 6:15 p.m. 603539-4071, effinghamhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Friday, June 20, The Princess Bride, Dusk, Foss Field (Soccer field by Back Bay) Wolfeboro. Rain date Saturday. Free. www.wolfeboronh.us.

Friday - Saturday, June 20-21, Follow Me, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House. Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Call 603-335-1992.

Saturday, June 21, 5th annual Antique Car Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gilmanton YearRound Library, Route 140, west of Gilmanton Iron Works, across from Gilmanton School.

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Saturday, June 21, Surf & Field Garden-to-Table Sampling, noon - 2 p.m., Moulton Farm, Route 25, Meredith. moultonfarm.com.

Saturday, June 21, Relay For Life, 2 p.m. at “The Nick”, Wolfeboro. Call 502-2980847.

Saturday, June 21, Dracula Auditions, 2 p.m. for 8- to 10-year-olds; 2:30 p.m. for 11- to 12-year-olds; 3 p.m. for those 13 and up, Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s Wolfeboro studio, 26 Glendon St., across from Rite Aid. Call 603-834-8834, www.northeasternballet.org.

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Saturday, June 21, Bill Staines, Folk Guitarist, 7 p.m., Wakefield Opera House, 2 High St., Sanbornville. http://wakefieldoperahouse.org.

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Saturday, June 21, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. Call 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Saturday - Sunday, June 21 - 22, 6th annual New England Radio Control Airplane Fly-In, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at NH Flying Tigers Airfield, B Street, Derry, to benefit Sonshine Soup Kitchen.

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One STOP SHOPPInG! Real eSTaTe MORTGaGe and TITle SeRvIceS Saturday - Sunday, June 21 - 22, Summer Solstice Craft Festival on the Plains, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 150 Main St., Kingston. Free admission. www. castleberryfairs.com.

Saturday - Sunday, June 21 & 22, Back to the Future, 8 p.m. Sat, 2 p.m. Sun, Village Players Theater, 51 Glendon St. Wolfeboro. See and hear classic movies on the big screen.

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Sunday, June 22, Dracula Auditions, 2 p.m. for 8- to 10-year-olds; 2:30 p.m. for 11- to 12-year-olds; 3 p.m. for those 13 and up, Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s Dover studio, McConnell Center, Suite 239. Call 603-834-8834, www.northeasternballet.org.

Monday, June 23, Young Birders Club: Birds of the Open Ocean, 8 a.m., Rye Harbor, sponsored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. Call 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Monday, June 23, Walks & Talks, 10 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough. Explore nature’s beauty as we walk around the estate examining various flowers. Presented by Rick van de Poll. Reservations are recommended. Call 603476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Tuesday - Wednesday, June 24-25, The Women at the Well, poems by Grace Bauer, adapted for the stage by Sharon Rae Paquette, 7 p.m., Little Church Theater, Route 113, Holderness. 603-968-2250, littlechurchtheatre.com.

Tuesday - Sunday, June 24 - 29, Godspell, Interlakes Summer Theatre. Info and reservations: 1-888-245-6374.

Wednesday, June 25, Islam: Unity, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, 1 p.m., Wolfeboro Public Library, led by Mike Holder. Free. Call 603-569-2428, www.wolfeborolibrary.org.

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Wednesday, June 25, Star-Spangled Summer Picnic and Auction, 5:30 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, 603-783-9511.

Wednesday, June 25, The Foreigner,7:30 p.m., Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith. Call 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Thursday, June 26, Moultonborough House Tour, sponsored by Friends of Moultonborough Library.

Thursday, June 26, Prince & Princess Day, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough. Calling All Kids! Castle in the Clouds is hosting our second annual Prince and Princess of the Castle Day. Receive the royal treatment and participate in fun activities such as prince and princess lessons, arts & crafts, treasure hunts and more.

Come dressed as a prince, princess, knight or maybe even a pirate! Call 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org Thursday, June 26, The Foreigner, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith. Call 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Thursday, June 26, Little Red Riding Hood, 2 p.m., Children’s Theatre, Silver Center for the Arts, High St., Plymouth. Call 603-535-2787.

Thursday, June 26, The Widows’ Handbook: Poetic Reflections on Grief and Survival, 7 p.m., New Hampshire authors read from the book at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 Main St., Concord. Info: Barbara Bald, river1@worldpath.net, or Elisabeth Jewell, gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

Friday, June 27, Third annual Lakes Region Mah Jongg Tournament, Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Gilford. Email lakesregionmahjonggtournament@gmail.com for information and entry form.

Friday, June 27, Moonlight Madness, 5-8 p.m., Downtown Wolfeboro, Free Entertainment & Fantastic Bargains. Call 603-569-2200. www.wolfeborochamber.com.

Friday, June 27, Art Walk, 5 – 8 p.m. Self-guided tour of galleries and arts locations in downtown Wolfeboro, sponsored by Governor Wentworth Arts Council. Info: Jeannette D’Onofrio, 603-569-0078, j@virgodesignstudio.com, or Jerome Holden, 569-5335, signguy@jcsigns.com.

Friday, June 27, Tom Fleischmann & Hans Stafford, 6:30 p.m., Corner House Inn, 22 Main St, Center Sandwich. Live Music in the Pub. Call 603-284-6219. www. cornerhouseinn.com.

Friday, June 27, Sam Southworth and Friends, 7 p.m., Lord’s Hill Meeting House Summer Concert Series, Province Lake Road (Route 153 South), Effingham. Call 603539-4071, lordshillmeetinghouse@gmail.com.

Friday, June 27, Tom Rush, 7:30 p.m., The Inn on Main, 200 N. Main Street, Wolfeboro.

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Explore Loon Cruise, Daily, 1 p.m., dock at Walter’s Basin, downtown Holderness, sponsored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Call 603-968-7194, www.nhnature. org.

Sailboat Sharing Program on Lake Winnipesaukee, June 16 – Sept. 28. Rent a “share” in the NH Boat Museum’s J24 sailboat. Info & registration through Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation Dept., www.wolfeboronh.us.

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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., yearround, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth Village. With displays, Capt. Enoch Remick House, workshops, education programs, special events and hearthside dinners. Call 603323-7591 or 800-686-6117.

Bald Eagle Adventure Cruise, Tuesday, 3 p.m., Squam Lakes Cruise from dock at Walter’s Basin in downtown Holderness, spnosored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Call 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Cruise Night, Tuesdays, 6 – 8 p.m., Clark Plaza, Center Street, Wolfeboro, Bingo, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Lions Club, Old Rte. 109, Moultonborough. Refreshments available.

LLBD Ballroom Group Classes, Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. bronze/beginner; 7:45 p.m. silver/advanced, Fitness Edge in Meredith. Call Judy at 603-937-0113 or see www. lovelaughballroomdancecenter.com .

Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music Jam, Tuesdays, through Sept. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Old White Church, 149 Middle Road, Route 109A, Tuftonboro. Musicians and listeners welcome. Free. Call 603-569-3861.

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Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. year-round, Rte. 3, Weirs Beach. Preserving and promoting history of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity with memorabilia, photos, maps, models of famous steamboats 1833-1939, posters and photos of grand hotels plus artifacts ranging from Indian arrowheads to Big Band posters. Also lectures and children’s corner. Call 603-366-5950.

Laconia Main Street Outdoor Marketplace, Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m., with vegetables, fruits, meat, milk, cheese, soap, bread, cookies, treats, wine, crafts, and gifts, with live entertainment. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laconia-Main-StMarketplace/194788787205971 LLBD Ballroom Group Classes, Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. bronze/beginner; 7:45 p.m. silver/advanced, Inn on Main, Wolfeboro. Call Judy at 603-937-0113 or see www. lovelaughballroomdancecenter.com .

Live Jazz every Thursday at 8 p.m., Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia.

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Vice-President Sherry Weene, Library Director Nancy McCue, and President Jane Harrington prepare for the 2014 Moultonborough House and Garden Tour, scheduled Thursday, June 26.

Paradise Awaits Moultonborough House Tour Ticket-Holders The Moultonborough Friends of the Library have been working behind the scenes to make the 2014 House and Garden Tour a special day for both visitors and volunteers. President Jane Harrington and Vice-President Sherry Weene are the co-chairs, seeking out willing homeowners to participate in this year’s tour.

One of the homes on this year’s tour greets visitors with a magnificemt stone archway original to the property and bedecked with flowers: a gateway to paradise. The lakeside compound is situated on a peninsula that juts out into Smith Cove. Newly renovated 10 years ago, this home has a large fieldstone fireplace centering the Great Room and creating a warm and inviting gathering spot for family and friends. Sweeping walls of windows provide the room with sunny, natural light as well as glistening water views; and there are

views from virtually every room.

Many other people are working behind the scenes to bring the event to fruition, including Mary Kahn, in charge of sponsors; Marianne Rapp and Linda Ridenour in charge of gifts and refreshments; Noel Ainscow in charge of the raffle; and Ann Marie Welch in charge of tickets.

The library staff and Bayswater Books are handling ticket sales for the event.

More than 30 local merchants have donated gift certificates for the raffle.

Funds raised from the tour support cultural and educational programs for adults and children and provide supplemental furnishings and equipment for the Moultonborough Public Library.

The House and Garden Tour will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

said most also recognize how important it is for the economy. “The state would have a hard time replacing the tax revenue we provide,” she said, citing one woman who said her business normally pays $700 a month in Rooms and Meals taxes to the state. In June, because of Bike Week, that payment jumps to $17,000.

As for Jennifer, once Bike Week is over this year, she will be concentrating on her dissertation for her doctorate in Education. In addition working with the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association since 1998, Jennifer is an instructor who has worked with Plymouth State University and Lakes Region Community College. She teaches adult learners and online higher education.

Once she has earned her degree, Dr. Anderson will be able to focus once again on continuing the Bike Week tradition as the event approaches its 100th year in Laconia.

always takes me aback and humbles me when people from across the country say they can’t believe what’s available so close by.”

She added, “We like to listen to what people are interested in seeing, and we hear that no cover fees or low fees are great. They like to see high-energy, fun activities. That’s what we’re trying to expand upon.”

This year, the number one complaint has been that, because of the way the calendar falls, Bike Week started on Father’s Day Weekend. Bike Week always begins the second Saturday of June and that usually has it ending on Father’s Day Weekend. Because June 1 fell on a Sunday this year, Bike Week started later, but not for the first time.

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Day Tripping: Off the Beaten (Motorcycle) Path Story and Photos

by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper I’m not a motorcycle owner or rider.

There, I’ve admitted it right up front.

So what am I doing writing a story about great places for bikers to go while in the area for the 2014 Laconia Race and Rally Week (fondly known as Bike Week)? I can write this story for a few reasons. One, I have lived here most of my life and I get it when it comes to the many reasons motorcyclists throng to the Lakes Region during Bike Week each year. Two, I have traveled many back roads and visited fun, weird, unusual, and sometimes downright amazing places for Laker day tripping stories.

You don’t need to necessarily own or ride a motorcycle to find these places which are a lot of fun to visit; rest assured, the places I am writing about can be reached by either car or motorcycle. They make for interesting out-of-the-way treks when bikers are looking to spend a day away from the race action and explore the hidden parts of the Lakes Region they might otherwise overlook.

The places mentioned here are some of my favorites but they are in no particular order. I happened to discover

Newfound Lake in Bristol is a perfect place to visit while here during Bike Week. them on various treks. Consult a map or GPS if you are unsure of routes.

I cannot think of a better place for motorcyclists to visit than the Newfound Region. There are waterfalls and short hiking trails and a lot of scenic beauty.

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To reach the area, travel Route 104 from Meredith for about 15 miles to the downtown Bristol area. You will see signs for Newfound Lake. Take a left onto West Shore Road and get ready

for a fun lakeside ride. Follow the road as it skirts the lake and then turn right and continue on West Shore Road with signs for Wellington State Park. You can choose to pay an admission to visit Wellington, a NH State Park where you will find hiking trails, a great beach with swimming, and picnic tables.

Or you can opt to continue on West Shore Road and continue to skirt Newfound Lake. You will soon come to the “ledges” area, and you will find yourself riding with a towering rock hill on one side of you … and Newfound Lake quite close to you on the other side!

This is a pretty ride, taking you by older cottages and lots of lake views.

Eventually the road comes to Hebron Village and you can stop and grab coffee or beverages and snacks at the Hebron Village Store or take in the scenic and tranquil beauty of the village green.

One of my favorite off-the-main-road treks is to Sculptured Rocks Natural Area near Hebron. Just follow the signs in the village; Sculptured Rocks (part of the NH State Parks system) is a short

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There is plenty of parking across the street from the rocks area.

I never visit Sculptured Rocks without bringing my camera. It’s a very unusual and pretty spot. Rock formations were created thousands of years ago by glaciers thrusting through the area. On a hot summer’s day, swimmers make their way to this wonderful place to spread blankets on the rocks, relax, and cool off in the river water.

Head back to Bristol if you want to take a great little hike to find gorgeous views of the area. Take High Street (off Route 3-A) by the United Church of Christ. Stay on the road until you come to a right for New Chester Mountain Road; take that road to the entrance and parking area for the Slim Baker Conservation Area. This place is a favorite of many people and hikers love to take the various paths and trails.

Park your bike in the parking area and do not take it beyond this spot.

The Slim Baker property offers a number of public-use hiking trails.

From the Worthen Trail, which is

Visitors to the Madison Boulder are dwarfed by the size of the massive rock. just 0.17 mile to the summit, to the Stephens Trail to other trails, it is a great, peaceful area. The gem of the property is undoubtedly Inspiration Point with its huge wooden cross, outdoor cathedral, and rustic wooden benches.

Another Newfound-area memorable location is Profile Falls. To reach the area, take Route 3-A south toward Franklin. Profile Falls is just off Route 3-A, two miles south of Bristol (take a left onto Profile Falls Road) and is a

public area with a lot of free parking.

You can take a path for a quick walk to see the beautiful Profile Falls (be careful on the steep section of the trail as you near the Falls) or bring your lunch and spread out on a picnic table in the shady park area.

For those who want a real rural adventure — with a giant boulder at the end of the trek — a day trip to Madison Boulder might be just the thing to please. To reach the marvelous boulder, head from the Lakes Region to the village of Madison (I must warn you, it is a long – but fun – drive). Once in Madison, take a left onto Route 113.

You will be treated to beautiful views of the not-so-distant White Mountains.

After driving a few miles, take a left onto Boulder Road. About a mile in on that road, take a right turn at a big sign that will let you know you have reached the Madison Boulder area. Take the road about a quarter of a mile to a large parking area. You will soon see the mammoth rock up on a rise among tall pine trees.

“Amazing!” was my reaction the

first time I saw this hulking rock.

This is no ordinary boulder. I am used to seeing big rocks (who isn’t in the Granite State?), but I have never seen anything like the Madison Boulder. A wooden sign gives information about the boulder, which says it was a gift to the State of New Hampshire in 1946 in memory of James O. Gerry and A. Crosby Kennett.

Although it was reaching late afternoon the day I visited the stateowned area, I took the short path to the boulder. Looking up and up and up at the rock, I felt that slightly dizzy sensation I always get when looking up at skyscrapers in the city.

The story of this giant rock goes like this: The Madison Boulder is the largest known erratic in New England, and is believed to be among the largest in the world. The huge granite rock measures 83 feet in length, 23 feet in height above the ground, and 37 feet in width. It weighs upwards of 5,000 tons and part of the roughly rectangular block is buried, probably to a depth of 10 to 12 feet.

Historically, the state acquired the 17-acre Madison Boulder site in 1946. In 1970, the Madison Boulder was designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior because the enormous erratic “is an outstanding illustration of the power of an ice sheet to pluck out very large blocks of fractured bedrock and move them substantial distances.”

Be sure to bring a camera when you visit Madison Boulder because, when you tell your friends back home about it, they may want proof of just how towering this old rock really is!

Speaking of towering, hulking stone

• Day Tripping Continued on page 14

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• Day Tripping Continued from page 12 objects, I would highly recommend a biker on a day trip adventure put the Tilton Arch on the list of places to visit.

You can glimpse the Arch because it stands above the town of Northfield and is visible from Tilton, resembling the Arch de Triomphe.

In downtown Tilton, take a left onto Summer Street. By following the road less than a half mile, you will see a modest sign directing travelers to take a right up a road to the Tilton Arch.

I’m always excited to see the Arch up close. There is a parking lot available to cars and other vehicles. A sprawling green lawn leads to the Arch, and it is a great spot for a picnic, so plan to take advantage of the park.

Everything about the Tilton Arch and the park is big and breathtaking. The lawns are like rolling green carpets and the wooden benches beckon visitors to sit and take in the view of the mountains surrounding the area. As if all this isn’t enough, there is the incredible Arch, which stands like a silent and proud giant.

Standing beneath the Arch is an amazing experience. It’s very tall, and it was made with artistic skill to last through the ages. Under the curve of the Arch a huge stone vault sits, and is

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a puzzle to many. Is someone entombed in the vault, or is it a symbol, like the many statues that adorn various public areas in Tilton?

History tells the story: Although reminiscent of the famous Arch in France, this local monument is in reality the work of the adjacent town’s immensely wealthy resident, Charles Tilton. The Tilton Arch, looming 55 feet in height, is deceptive. It might be assumed that Mr. Tilton commissioned the Tilton Arch to be built as a copy of the Parisian monument. In truth, the arch is a replica of the Arch of Titus, which was raised between Rome’s Palantine Hill and the Coliseum in 79 A.D. The tale goes that Charles Tilton could see the hill on which he would

build his arch from the front porch of his mansion atop School Street Hill in Tilton. Because Charles hoped that Tilton and Northfield would merge, he built the Arch on Northfield soil in 1883 as his final resting-place. He hoped to be buried in the huge stone vault under the Arch, but his plan was never to be realized, as the residents of Northfield rejected the merger. (Charles felt strongly about his burial place being in the town of Tilton.)

Although the plans for his monument never materialized, there was no going back once the hulking Arch had been erected on the hilltop overlooking Tilton. Composed of hewn Concord granite, with a 40-foot width, the Arch has a block of Spanish marble between its two columns. A Numidian lion guards the block, and the pedestal and figure weigh an amazing 50 tons.

I have just one more must-see place to suggest for motorcyclists. The American Police Motorcycle Museum, located at 194 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith, may not be in an out-ofthe-way spot, but it is certainly unique and well worth a visit during Bike Week.

The museum is housed in a barn-like building with three floors dedicated to the subject of law enforcement’s long history of using motorcycles. Words cannot describe what you will see at the museum; suffice to say there are many, many old, lovingly restored motorcycles, hill-climbers, race machines, related accessories, old photos and signs, and more. The museum is open Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There is an admission fee. Visit www. americanpolicemotorcyclemuseum. com for further information.

While I am not a motorcyclist, I can highly recommend any or all of these unusual day tripping adventures for Bike Week attendees. From a beautiful waterfall to a giant boulder and anything in between, you are certain to take home some great memories should you decide to ride these roads less traveled to the things that make New Hampshire special, unique, sometimes weird, sometimes offbeat, but always memorable.

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Having grown up on Long Island Jackie earned a bachelor of arts NY, she spent childhood summers on degree in Studio Art (focusing on Silver Lake in Madison NH where her photography) at Newton (MA) grandparents instilled in her a love and College and a master’s degree in reverence for nature. She began taking English Education/Teaching Writing at pictures when she was old enough to Plymouth State College. She has been hold and aim a camera. She always a New Hampshire resident since 1973. carries at least one camera with her She and her husband, Phil, raised two and is committed to “taking nature sons, Chris and Mike, in Sanbornton. pictures naturally”—with no artificial She spent many years working in public manipulation of the image. She relations for nonprofit organizations explores lakes and takes pictures from as well as in development and her kayak in the summer and follows institutional advancement. She also animal tracks in the winter. was an independent consultant and Of her “Discovery” exhibit, Jackie later held full-time positions with said, “Through the experience of Tilton School, the NH Writers’ Project, taking each picture, I have discovered Community Wednesdays Health & Hospice (now $1.00New Hampshire VNA), and something, whether it is seeing the Central One-Scoop Cone exhilaration a young finishing Serving of Great Tasteman for 108 Years the NH Veterans’ Home. a triathlon, the gentle hands of a father Jackie’s photographs are in permanent Homemade Chocolate • Our Famous Make-Your-Own-Sundae Smorgasbord holding his newborn son, the manycollections at the NH Veterans’ Home in 10 UNIQUE Gift Shoppes layered reflections in the window of Tilton, Lakes Region General Hospital Serving Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sat, Sun & Memorial Day 8 am - 12 noon a Chinese restaurant during Keene’s in Laconia, the Taylor Community in pumpkin festival, the amazing bugs 10-6Laconia, Meredith Hours: Weekdays Closed on TuesdayBay Colony Club that live in yellow water Saturday lilies, or & theSunday in Meredith, and at Franklin Regional 8 am - 9 pm expression (‘Full of Wonder’) on a Hospital.

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The Ultimate Craft Beer Weekend Beer enthusiasts will be able to experience all things craft beerrelated during the New England Brewfest, a weekend long celebration taking place June 27-29 in the Lincoln-Woodstock area.

New England Brewfest offers a unique blend of beer-infused social events, educational “non”workshops, and — of course — Saturday Night On Tap. The event is likely to draw thousands to the Lincoln, Woodstock, and Franconia area in the western White Mountains of New Hampshire and is one of the cornerstone events during NH Craft Beer Week.

In its 10-year history, the New England Brewfest has grown from a 150-person tasting event at the Woodstock Brewery to a three-day celebration throughout the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock. Saturday Night On Tap continues traditions set forth years ago: Taking place on Main Street in Lincoln, the event showcases 30 breweries from around New England and beyond. There will be samples from Canterbury AleWorks, Woodstock Brewery, Tuckerman’s Brewing, Sebago Brewing, Samuel Adams, Schilling Brewing, Uinta, Peak Organic, and Switchback Brewing, to name a few.

In addition to sampling, the Adam Ezra Group and New Hampshire’s own Josh Logan will be performing live, and vendors will be offering beer-infused jellies, spent-grain dog treats, apparel, and even a “microshoery”.

A new event added for 2014 is Brew U, a series of educational “non”-workshops that bring the festival back to its roots of celebrating craft beer and the people that love it. The morning kicks off with a keynote address by craft beer pioneer Peter Egleston. Attendees

then will delve into topics such as the art of truly tasting a beer, a lesson in homebrewing, and a panel discussion highlighting three New Hampshire breweries, moderated

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Capping off the New England Brewfest weekend on Sunday will be a tour of the Woodstock Brewery, complete with tastings and a souvenir pint glass.

“We are so excited to welcome beer enthusiasts to the LincolnWoodstock area,” said Alyssa Yolda, executive director of the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce which produces the event. “By turning the New England Brewfest into a weekendlong celebration with educational workshops, social events, and tours, we are able to showcase all our participating breweries have to offer through more than just a single tasting event.”

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The Old Car Shop … In the Village Story and Photo by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Bart Carlson has always been a tinkerer. He was using lawn mower motors to power soapbox derby cars when he was a youngster and his father encouraged his love of fixing things.

By the time he was in high school and wanting a car of his own, Bart’s parents further encouraged him to buy a fixer-upper car. That first car was a 1930 Model A coupe that Bart shared with his brother, Bing. The pair got the car in good working order and painted it orange and blue, their school colors. That car is still around these many years later and is stored at Bart’s brother’s home.

“When we were in high school, my brother and I bought old cars for $25, fixed them up, and sold them for $75,” he laughs in remembrance.

Clearly, the Carlson brothers were early entrepreneurs before the term was coined!

Bart worked in the computer industry for 30 years and, along the way, he and his wife purchased a vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee. “We have been coming to the Lakes Region for years.

In 2002, we moved here permanently,” he says.

It was at that time that Bart’s love of fixing up old vehicles became a serious hobby. After renting a space for five years on the main street in Melvin Village where he fixed up the old cars he loves, he decided to build his own shop — although “shop” might be the wrong word for the spacious and attractive building on Governor Wentworth Highway that houses the Village Old Car Shop.

The permanent shop is a bit of a step-back-in time-place, with antique gas pumps outside. Like an artist would have a workable studio space for creating artwork, so Bart utilizes

Bart and Bing Carlson with the Model A that was their first fix-up automobile.

(Courtesy Photo) the Village Old Car Shop as a place to do all kinds of work on the old cars he purchases. The building also has a large showroom where Bart keeps his incredible collection of antique, restored vehicles.

In the past, Bart restored cars for others; but, when he moved into the new building, he was less interested in spending his time working for others.

“Once we moved to New Hampshire permanently, I did five to 10 antique automobile restorations in five years for other people. It helped bring awareness to the area about old cars, but for me it has become a gradual transition from work to being a hobby. I still get calls from customers but, these days, I mostly do restoration work on old cars for myself,” he says.

Clearly, antique car restoration is a pure labor of love for Bart, and his knowledge and skill are amazing. He used to help customers find cars and he also did appraisals, but those, too, have been phased out so Bart can dedicate

his time to antique vehicle restoration.

What is important is enjoying the work of bringing once-beautiful automobiles back to their original glory.

It is work that requires dedication: Keeping to a schedule helps Bart in the restoration of the cars he so loves.

“I am in the shop by 7:30 every morning, and I spend a few hours doing paperwork and making calls to locate parts for whatever car I might be working on. After the mail arrives, I head to the garage to start working on my latest project,” he explains.

In the garage section of the building, Bart has space for three cars. A handy lift allows him to work under a car as he goes about the sometimes-long and involved restoration process.

Currently, a 1911 Cadillac is housed in the garage, where Bart is in the process of a detailed restoration. “The car was owned by one family for years,” he says. “I am deciding right now if I want to do a cosmetic or a ground-up restoration.”

The car retains hints of its original, beautiful, shining trim, leather seats, a huge front windshield, and, in the back, an extra leather seat that Bart says was called a mother-in-law seat in the old days.

Restoration, according to Bart, can be challenging and sometimes quite difficult, depending upon the condition of the vehicle when it arrives in the garage. “Sometimes the parts are rusty and that is difficult to work with,” he says. “The last restoration I did, a 1904 Cadillac, came with the connections in the cooling system missing. I had to figure it out. That is where other experts can be helpful.”

The thrill of the chase when locating old cars is part of the fun for Bart.

Clearly, the chase has been good to him if the many restored cars in the shop’s display room are anything to go by.

“The cars date from 1904 to 1936 and one side of the room features brass-era cars and the other side are Fords. The brass-era cars are pre-1916, with brass radiators and gas headlights,” Bart explains.

Bart got interested in brass cars 15 years ago and he says they are fun to drive. Fixing them is quite another matter because not many parts remain for brass cars. “I use the internet and catalogs to find parts,” he said.

Restoration of the Ford automobiles is much easier and parts are more readily available. One car on display even has a box with the original tools that came with the vehicle. It is a 1931 Model A Ford. Back in those days, an automobile owner had to have some skill in fixing a car if it happened to break down beside the road. Tow trucks and computerized garages were a thing of the future and, if you owned a car, you had to know how to keep it

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Cultivate Your Gardening Bug With Some Sage Advice my grandfather when I was a boy,” said

By Kathy Eaton, Stockman. “I learned a lot from him and NH Wordsmith Contributor my 54 years of working here, and you Home gardening is one of the fastestgrowing hobbies in America and where know, the thing I enjoy the most about better to pursue this passion than the it today is talking with my customers; beautiful yards, fields, and forests answering questions, passing on what I’ve learned.” of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region; That’s quite a bit. He knows what to especially our own. plant where and when; why it needs With spring here and summer around shade or sun; and how to water and the corner, gardeners are scurrying to fertilize for the best results. get their seeds and plants in the ground.

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Established in1937 by Roger and From asters to zinnias and asparagus Bernice Williams, Spider Web is to zucchini squash, if it will grow in recognized as one of the oldest garden central New Hampshire, he has it. centers in the state, and owner Bill Stockman’s greenhouses are bursting Stockman, the third-generation owner, with a rainbow spectrum of geraniums, as one of the most experienced growers.

Stockman earned his degree in Plant impatiens, petunias,Clicks! pansies, begonias Where the Lakes Region in pots and hanging baskets, and lessScience from the University of New well-known varieties such as ferns, Hampshire. “But I began working with

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For the fruit and vegetable gardener, he has onion sets and seed potatoes, apple trees and herbs (six varieties of thyme alone), strawberry plants, and blueberry and raspberry bushes.

Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards will know when they take home a new rhododendron, lilac tree, or rose bush from Spider Web, they are buying from the same source as some of the area’s most prestigious professional landscapers.

Stockman’s customers leave with healthy plant material, the know-how to successfully nurture it, and all the tools

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If you’re ready to cultivate your annual or newfound interest in gardening, Stockman and the staff at Spider Web Gardens on Route 109A, Tuftonboro, are ready to help.

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These days, Bart tries not to take on too many projects at once. “In the winter, I like to ski; and our children come up to visit in the summer,” he says.

He is not in any big hurry when doing an automobile restoration. Typically, the work can take one to two years for a complete restoration.

However, the long hours of restoring an antique automobile to its former glory are worth it for Bart. The finished product is always breathtakingly beautiful, and a testament to the sort of transportation our grandparents and other relatives once used.

In the display room, the cars are in top-notch condition and Bart says he starts the shiny vehicles up on a regular basis to keep the oil and gas moving through the cars’ systems. “I try to use them all when the weather is good,” he adds.

When asked what his dream vehicle would be if he could own any antique car, he says emphatically, “A Pierce

Arrow from the brass, pre-1916 era.

The cars were built in Buffalo NY and I think the Pierce Arrow is one of the best cars ever made. The company went out of business in 1936-1937 but they made top-quality cars. Pierce Arrows, however, are difficult to find today.”

Bart enjoys teaching others about antique cars and the era when it was a privilege, not a necessity, to own an automobile. Because he is busy restoring cars in his shop, it is best to call ahead (603-544-3440) rather than dropping in.

As he looks ahead, Bart can see no end to his work of restoring antique cars. It is a passion and he says, “I don’t have any health issues so I can keep going and I really enjoy what I am doing. My wife and I also enjoy the antique car tours and events we are involved in.”

Clearly, all these years later since Bart restored his first car as a teenager, tinkering is still in his blood. All one need do is look at the gorgeous, shiny antique automobiles given a second life due to Bart’s restoration skills. Once a tinkerer, always a tinkerer.

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Quincy Bog Natural Area Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation Story and Photos

by Christine H. Randall Now that the long winter has finally departed, the great outdoors is beckoning us, and we are fortunate that, in the beautiful state of New Hampshire, the opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreational activities are numerous. Depending on what you like to do, some activities can be relatively expensive, but there are also many different opportunities for individuals and families to participate in a variety of outdoor activities without breaking the bank.

If your interests include learning about the natural world around you, plan to visit Quincy Bog Natural Area in Rumney where you can enjoy free, self-guided nature walks year-round, as well as free nature programs and guided nature walks throughout June, July, and August.

Quincy Bog Natural Area is one of our region’s most well-kept secrets; a beautiful place to visit year-round to observe the natural world. The 45-acre area is home to a wide variety of birds, ducks, amphibians, wildflowers and other vegetation, trees, and mammals, including moose, deer, beavers, and bears. I’ve enjoyed many visits to the peaceful and scenic spot in years past and, recently, on a beautiful, sunny May morning, I decided it was high time to pay a return visit.

When I pulled into the parking area, I discovered that I wasn’t going to be the only visitor to the Bog on that particular

morning, as an empty school bus was also parked in front of the information kiosk. In addition to displaying information about Quincy Bog, the kiosk provides various guidelines regarding the use of the area. In order to protect the habitat, hikers are asked to stay on the marked trail (and stay off the beaver dams), refrain from picking flowers or other vegetation, and avoid disturbing wildlife. Children and pets need to be supervised and kept under control. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, fires, and littering are prohibited.

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trail guide (which also is available for download at www.quincybog.org), then walked over to the start of the Joe Kent Ecological Trail, a one-mile path that runs around the perimeter of the Bog. I noticed that, since I had last visited, a great deal of trail maintenance has been performed, with new boardwalks over wet areas and even comfortable viewing benches situated at the edge of the Bog. There are more than 40 marked and numbered trail stations along the trail, with each station identifying a particular species of plants, wildflowers, and other natural attractions, as well as providing some background information on the natural events that shaped the landscape. Depending on your interests and how much time you spend at each station, the walk around the Bog can take between 30 minutes and an hour.

Bug spray, water, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Quincy Bog is managed and protected by a group called the Rumney

Ecological Systems, a conservation group formed in 1974 which currently also owns two other land parcels nearby, as well as holding conservation easements on other properties in the region.

In celebration of the 40 years of conservation efforts at Quincy Bog, there will be a free, day-long anniversary celebration at the Bog on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events include a beaver walk with Dr. Judy Silverberg, a New Hampshire naturalist, from 9 to 11 a.m.; light refreshments at the Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and children’s activities on the Nature Center porch area from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by brief remarks from various speakers commemorating the 40 years of successful conservation and preservation efforts, from noon to 12:30 p.m.

From 1:30 to 2 p.m., former Board President Al Ports will give a presentation on “The History of Quincy Bog Natural Area.” The final event of the anniversary celebration will be a docent-led walk with Bog volunteers along the Joe Kent trail.

Throughout the summer and early fall, visitors can participate in free, guided nature walks which are offered every month on selected weekends, as well as free nature talks on Wednesday evenings. The guided nature walks start at 9 a.m., leaving from the Nature Center, and they last about two hours.

The walks take place, rain or shine.

Topics this year include a “Quincy Pasture Forest Management Walk” with forester Tom Hahn on Saturday, June 21; a “Beaver and Bog Walk” with Dr. Judy Silverberg on Saturday, July 12 (part of the 40th anniversary celebration); and a “Fern and Fern

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‘Veteran’s Forum’ Seeks Personal Accounts of Wartime Experiences Bob Stevens, an 89-year-old World War II Seabee currently residing in Manchester, has partnered with the NH Veterans’ Home in Tilton and the Liberty Independent Media Project to continue his Veteran’s Forum series of oral history interviews, produced in cooperation with the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project.

The US Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2000 as part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. The project aims to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American wartime veterans so future generations may hear directly from the veterans and better understand the realities of war.

Stevens got involved with the Veterans History Project shortly after its inception and, while still living in Massachusetts, he began producing The Veteran’s Forum at the Pittsfield (Mass.) Community Television station PCTV. As host, he has interviewed veterans who served in many of the wars, from World War II to the present

day. The veterans have shared their memories of war, many of them doing so for the first time.

“The reactions of the vets, families, friends, and viewing public has been very heartwarming and highly complimentary,” said Stevens. “Many of the vets have told me that the act of telling/sharing their memories has enabled them to ‘unload’ memories that they have kept locked up for these many years. The stories are first-hand accounts of what really happened, told by the guys and gals who made it happen.”

Now Stevens is working with the Liberty Independent Media Project to continue that series of interviews in New Hampshire. He will be conducting initial interviews at the NH Veterans’ Home and is asking all war veterans — male or female — to consider sharing their stories. Copies of those interviews will go to the participants and their families as well as to the Library of Congress, and the shows also will be distributed to public access stations and libraries, as well as appearing on

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Effingham Historical Society Goes On The Road Daily life in Effingham NH and Parsonsfield ME remain intertwined.

Effingham has a Parsonsfield Road; the village of “Taylor City” (what the uninformed might call South Effingham) straddles the boundary line along Route 153; and the two towns, along with Wakefield NH, share Province Lake. For many, however, the closest tie is the Parsonsfield Seminary, more often known simply as “Par Sem.” Founded in 1832 by the Free Will

Baptists as a seminary (or high school), the campus, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, comprises four buildings (an academy or classroom building, a large dormitory, and two smaller outbuildings) on eight acres of land.

Operated as a school until 1949, when it could no longer sustain its increasing expenses, the Parsonsfield Seminary, during its tenure, also housed the graduate component and predecessor of Bates College and served as a “stop”

Northeastern Ballet To Hold ‘Dracula’ Auditions The Northeastern Ballet Theatre will reprise its popular and hauntingly original ballet, “Dracula”, for one night only, on Oct. 18, at Kingswood Arts Center. Auditions for the show, which played to sold-out audiences during its premiere in 2006, will take place on Saturday, June 21, in the Wolfeboro studio at 26 Glendon Street (across from Rite Aid) and in the Dover Studio on Sunday, June 22 (at the McConnell Center, Suite 239), at the following times for both places: 8- to 10-year olds, 2 p.m.; 11- to 12-year olds, 2:30 p.m.; and 13 years and up, 3 p.m.

Adults also are welcome to be a part of the show, with no dance experience required: Stop by at 3:30 p.m.

Those auditioning are asked to bring pointe shoes if they have them.

The Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s upcoming summer production, “Snow White,” will take place at the Kingswood Arts Center on July 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www. northeasternballet.org or by calling 603-834-8834.

Northeastern Ballet Theatre also is accepting registrations for this year’s Summer Intensive, which runs July 7 – Aug. 23. Classes are available for all levels of ballet, from age 3 through adult. See www.northeasternballet. org or call 603-834-8834 for more information.

on the Underground Railroad.

On Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m., the Effingham Historical Society will provide a guided tour of the historic site at 504 North Road (Maine Route 160) in Parsonsfield. After the tour, program attendees will be treated to homemade refreshments made by the Friends of Par Sem. The Effingham Historical Society will offer a complimentary shuttle bus to and from the program. Those who wish to “hop on the bus” should arrive

at the EHS Main Building, located at 1014 Province Lake Road (Route 153) in Center Effingham, no later than 6:15 p.m. The bus will be loading at that time, with a departure time for Parsonsfield Seminary of 6:30 p.m.

The estimated return time after the program is 8:45 p.m.

The program is free and open to the public. Due to the nature of the program, there will not be an EHS monthly business meeting after the presentation.

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through Aug. 27. Programs this season include “A Walk Back in Time: The Secrets of Cellar Holes” with Adair Mulligan on June 11; “The Breeding Ecology of Canada Warblers” on June 25; “Songs of Old New Hampshire” on July 9; “Brook Trout Migration in Northern New Hampshire” on July 23; “The Paleoecology of Quincy Bog: Stories of the Past 14,000 Years” on Aug. 13; and “Wind Power and Wildlife” on Aug. 27. An informal reception with refreshments follows each presentation.

Quincy Bog Natural Area is located at 131 Quincy Bog Road in Rumney.

For more information about Quincy Bog or the summer programs, log on to www.quincybog.org, call Betty Jo Taffe at 603-786-2553, or email bjtaffe@roadrunner.com.

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In addition, there will be an all-day workshop on mushroom identification on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop is limited to 20 people. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to reserve a spot, call Betty Jo Taffe at 603-786-2553 or email bjtaffe@roadrunner.com.

Also during June, July, and August are nature talks on Wednesday evenings at the Quincy Bog Nature Center. The Nature Center is home to a small nature library and specimen collection, staffed by volunteers daily during the summer months.

The evening nature programs are part of the Ruth V. Fisher Lecture Series and begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public, they run from mid-June

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Tattoo Contest & Hot Legs Contest: Lobster Pound’s Bud Light Platinum Build-Off Tent, 6 p.m.

Guided Tour to “Ride to the Sky”: Laconia HarleyDavidson to Mt. Washington Auto Road, 9 a.m.

Gypsy Tour: 80-mile tour of White Mountains. Leaves Rally Headquarters at 10:30 a.m.

Veteran’s Appreciation Day: American Police Motorcycle Museum. With military ID, 1/2 price admission and special events all day.

“Ride to the Sky” at Mt. Washington Auto Road: Motorcycles only! Arrive before 10 a.m. and passenger rides free! Weather permitting.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway: 91st Anniversary of the Loudon Classic: 8 a.m. Short Track Race: 6 p.m.

A Tribute to and for Motorcyclists: An evening to honor advocates, activists, and awareness supporters, such as Bill Gannon and Bob Doiron – hosted by Paul W. Cote. All are welcome. 6 – 9 p.m. at Hector’s Restaurant on Beacon Street West in Downtown Laconia.

21st Annual POW/MIA Freedom Ride….”THE RIDE TO THE ROCK” & 26th Anniversary of the Vigil: Meet at Winnipesaukee Crossing, Kickstands up at 6 p.m. sharp.

Line-ups at 5 p.m. In honor of POW/MIAs and families.

Best of the Bikers Pool Tournament: Shooter’s Tavern, Rte. 3, Belmont – 7 p.m.

Heritage Harley-Davidson: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free Oil Changes; first oil change at 8 a.m., Food/Beer Tent, Vendors, Angie D’Anjou Medium, self detailing station, Visit tent at NHMS. Weirs Shuttle Train: Shuttle service from Meredith, Weirs & Lakeport Thursday through Sunday.

Shuttle Service Available Thursday-Saturday from noon till bar closing. Stops at the Weirs Bridge, Broken Spoke Saloon as well as numerous hotel stops. $4 per ride. Look for the big white bus & Trolley!

Monday, June 16 Motorcycles ONLY! At the Mt. Washington Auto Road! www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com. Weather Permitting.

Mae-West Memorial ‘for the love of pets’ Ride: Leaves Rally Headquarters at 10:30 a.m. for a ride through local scenic towns to benefit the NH Humane Society.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway: Boston Moto: Road Course, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Rally in the Valley: Meet the Valley Riders for breakfast at Yesterday’s in Jackson Village at 8 a.m.

Cruise on M/S Mt. Washington: Help us Countdown to 100 with a tour around the Big Lake! Leaves at 4:30 & 7 p.m. Call 603-366-2000 for early ticket discount.

Wednesday June 18 Gypsy Tour: Weirs Beach to AMA Sanctioned PRO Hill Climb in Canaan, 10:30 a.m.

Ride New Hampshire Run to benefit NHMRO: departs 9 a.m. from Makris Lobster & Steak House in Concord. Ride the back roads of the Lakes Region that you’ve never seen before! $5 person/proceeds benefit NHMRO. AMA Sanctioned Shawn P. Farnsworth Memorial PRO Hill Climb: Canaan, noon. Hosted by RidgeRunners Promotions.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway: www.nhms.com Penguin School: Road Course, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tattoo Contest & Hot Legs Contest: Lobster Pound’s Bud Light Platinum Build-Off Tent, 6 – 9 p.m.

91st Birthday Celebration: Naswa, 3 p.m.

Ladies’ Appreciation Day: American Police Motorcycle Museum. Unveiling of vintage Breast Cancer Awareness Tribute Motorcycle at Noon. Special discounts for ladies all day.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway: www.nhms.com.

Penguin School: Road Course, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. NH Cycling Club: Road Course, 6 p.m.

Custom Bike Show: Historic Train Station next to Kramer & Hall Jewelers, downtown Laconia, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m, 603-455-0458.

Unveiling of 1927 Indian Laconia Police Motorcycle: American Police Motorcycle Museum, Unveiling is at 2 p.m.

Friday June 20

10th Annual City of Laconia Bike Show: Opechee Park, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Benefits City of Laconia, 603-455-0458.

Hot Legs Contest: Lobster Pound Bud Light Platinum Build-off Tent, 8 p.m.

Swap Meet: At the City of Laconia Bike Show. Opechee Park, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 603-455-0458 American Police Motorcycle Museum: See vintage motorcycles in action with demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7p.m.

Saturday June 21

Railroad Station Merchants’ Favorite Bike in the Show: Historic Train Station, 2 p.m.

4 Annual “The Jesus Ride”: Lowe’s parking lot in Gilford, 11 a.m. Pastor Russ, 978-815-7486.

Burrito Eating Contest: Historic Train Station, 1:30 p.m.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway: 91st Annual Loudon Classic: 8 a.m. Modified Motard Double Points Race, Moat Mountain Legends Road Course Series: 11 a.m.

Gifford’s Ice Cream Bandolero Series: 5 p.m. Granite State Legends Cars Oval Series: 5 p.m.

Bikini Contest at the Naswa Resort: 3 – 6 p.m. Join the Hottest Women in Laconia at the NASWA Resort’s 2nd Annual Miss Laconia Bikini Contest sponsored by Budweiser. Come cheer on these smokin’ hotties as they strut their stuff and compete for cash prizes and the title of Miss Laconia!

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Arm Wrestling Contest for Men & Women: 12-3 preliminary, 6-9 Finals. 405 Pub & Grill, Union Ave., Laconia.

American Police Motorcycle Museum: Ride your pre-1970 motorcycle to the museum and receive a free museum gift.

Tattoo Contest & Hot Legs Contest: Lobster Pound’s Bud Light Platinum Build-Off Tent, 6 – 9 p.m.

Rally in the Valley: Rally wrap-up party. Hillbilly’s in North Conway, 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Ms. Motorcycle Week Contest: Paradise Beach Club, 6 p.m.

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Archaeological Training In Coös County The NH Division of Historical Resources, through its State Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program (SCRAP), will operate archaeological field school sessions at two important Paleoindian sites in the North Country this summer.

The 2014 field school will investigate a site on Mount Jasper in Berlin that was used for more than 12,000 years and a caribou hunting and processing encampment overlooking the Israel River in Jefferson.

Instruction will conform to standards for archaeology set by the National Park Service. Participants will learn site documentation, artifact identification, and data recovery skills, as well as the

basics of field mapping, including the use of GPS. Successful completion of the fieldwork will result in SCRAP

certification as a survey and excavation technician. Graduate or undergraduate credit through Plymouth State University is available.

The field school will take place in three two-week sessions: June 23 – July 3, July 7 – July 18, and July 21 – Aug. 1.

Field work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, with occasional evening lectures. Participants choosing to reside at a field camp in Randolph will need to provide their own tents and camping gear.

Dr. Richard A. Boisvert, state archaeologist, will direct the field school. Advance registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.nh.gov/nhdhr/ SCRAP.htm and click on “Upcoming Events and Opportunities” or contact the NH Division of Historical Resources at 603-271-6433.

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All proceeds benefit Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) programs.

LPC Executive Director Harry Vogel will give a brief overview of New Hampshire’s loon activity so far this season.

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New Hampshire Boat Museum Seeks Items For Upcoming Auction Want to sell your boat this summer?

The NH Boat Museum in Wolfeboro has the perfect venue for you at its annual New England Vintage Boat Auction, scheduled Saturday, July 12, starting at 10 a.m. on the museum grounds.

The museum is actively seeking consignments and donations for this auction which is the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year. A wide variety of boats as well as boat- and lakerelated items are in the auction each year, drawing hundreds of bidders and making it a great way to sell your boat or to purchase a boat to use this summer.

To learn more about consigning or donating a boat or item, visit the museum’s website at www.nhbm. org or call the 603-539-4554 to have paperwork mailed to you. Individuals are encouraged to contact the museum early to finalize their consignments or donations.

Boats and other auction items will be promoted ahead of time on the museum’s website, nhbm.org, to help entice buyers. There also are preview opportunities for the public on Friday,

July 11, from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 12, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Buyers are encouraged to pre-register for the auction online at www.nhbm. org.

A typical selection of boats the museum seeks for auction includes wooden, vintage, and classic, fiberglass, canoes, sailboats and kayaks in conditions ranging from excellent to good, and useable to project boats.

Small items such as outboard motors and boating accessories also are sought.

In addition, items such as rustic camp objects and lake memorabilia, water skis, camp tables, chairs, stools, lamps, and decoys, as well as decorative items such as lake prints and watercolors, are sold at the auction, which has something for everyone.

While the museum accepts consignments, it also is seeking donations.

Donations are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law.

The donor receives a tax credit while the proceeds from the sale benefit the NH Boat Museum and its educational programs and exhibits.

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Opening Reception for Art at the Gafney The Friends of Wakefield Libraries will hold an opening reception on Wednesday, June 18, at the Gafney Library for the exhibition, “Art at the Gafney”. Running from 4 to 6:30 p.m.,

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This year, the show will remain on exhibit during June and July.

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Wolfeboro Area Farmers’ Market To Open June 19 The Wolfeboro Area Farmers’ Market will open for the 2014 summer season on Thursday, June 19. The market will be open every Thursday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. through October 9 at Clark Park, 233 South Main Street, Wolfeboro.

Board President Fred Martin expects the 2014 season to be the strongest season to date for the market which was founded in 2002. “We’ll have more than 25 vendors this year, and that’s the largest number in 12 years,” Fred said. “This season will feature the largest variety of vegetables and products we’ve ever offered.”

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“The board of directors works throughout the winter to select vendors that will offer a good mix of locally produced products for the community,” he continued. “It’s entirely possible for shoppers to do most of their weekly food shopping at the market, and many people do just that.”

Local musicians provide live music each week.

For more information, see www. wolfeboroareafarmersmarket.com or visit it on Facebook at www.facebook. com/wolfeboroareafarmersmarket.

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