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August 9 • Vol 38 • No 19

Loving the Lakes... Art, Boats & Outdoor Music!

Inside This Issue... Find More Ferber Show | Page 3

Day Tripping | Page 21

What’s Up | Pages 14-17

Boat Rentals | Page 27

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It’s Time for the Peter Ferber Show! On Saturday, August 14, The Art Place in downtown Wolfeboro will hold its semi-annual Peter Ferber Gallery Show featuring new original paintings by local well-known artist Peter Ferber. Peter Ferber has been showing at The Art Place gallery in downtown Wolfeboro since the early 1990s. His artwork captures the essence of experiences and places that the viewer has had or seen. With an eye for detail and a nod to the past, this well-known local artist captures life as it should be, filled with nostalgia and comfortable surroundings. However, there is a bit of intrigue and uniqueness in the gallery show this time. You will have to come see for yourself! Peter Ferber hints at the upcoming show, “The group of paintings for the August show is marked by variety. No two is alike. They hit on all the subjects I love, with a few things I don’t often do, and one I’ve never done. Looking them over in my mind, I do see some pairings. Two of boats in the early morning. Two looking out-of-doors– one from an upstairs cottage bedroom and one from inside a boathouse. Two where the sky plays a major role–one a sunset, and one in moonlight. They move you from a restful porch in the sunlight, to a brisk, breezy island mooring. They span the seasons from (mostly) summer, to fall, to winter. They span locations from our local lake to Chichester to Fougeres in France. This last one from a place I

Popular local artist, Peter Ferber, will present his latest paintings at the Art Place in Wolfeboro.

visited in college, and have had fun going through those photographs and bringing to painted fruition ideas that I didn’t get to work on at the time. “Finally, there’s one that doesn’t fit in anywhere and is unlike anything I’ve ever done. It, too, is an idea that has been waiting years to come out. I’ve even had the title in mind all this time. Though there is no cutpaper piece in this show, this one uses that medium in combination with a traditional watercolor. I don’t want to make too much of it, but it should be a conversation-starter, and maybe elicit

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a chuckle. I hope no one thinks I’ve ‘gone around the bend,’ as a British friend of ours used to say! “All in all, I think this will be an

interesting show to see. And I’ll say that the one thing these paintings do have in common is that as each one has gone out my studio door, I’ve wanted to take another look or two at it, because it has something special that I’ve really enjoyed, and I hope the viewer will too.” The Peter Ferber Gallery Show is held twice a year – in August and in February– at The Art Place, located at 9 North Main St. in downtown Wolfeboro. Many people, some traveling long distances, arrive early before the doors open at 9:30 am and line up to ensure they are first to see the new works. Peter Ferber will be present at the show during the day, providing a wonderful opportunity to hear the stories behind the paintings directly from the artist. The Gallery Show will run until August 28 or before if all the paintings are sold. More information is available by calling 603-569-6159. Keep posted for updates on the Art Place Facebook page at /theartplacewolfeboro.

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Carolyn Ramsay Band Set to Rock the bandstand Saturday Night A local favorite will take to the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, August 14, as the Carolyn Ramsay Band takes part in the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand’s summer concert series. The Carolyn Ramsay Band is a collaboration of musical talent brought to life by Carolyn Ramsay. After knowing one another for years, the group formed the band in 2012, which has its roots in rock and folk music running through the soulful stylings of the songs they cover with their own brush. Carolyn Ramsay grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar and singing in middle school and hasn’t

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Chuck Farrell is the band’s lead guitar player and brings a smooth guitar style to the band. He comes to the group with 20 years of experience in many diverse styles of music, with roots in rock, R and B and folk. The band’s drummer is Mike Chatigny, who also comes to the band with a wide range of playing experience and styles under his belt. He has played with many bands touring up and down the East Coast and has recorded hundreds of hours in studios across the northeast. The Carolyn Ramsay Band will take to the bandstand on Saturday, August 14, for a 7 pm concert in Cate Park. The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand concert series is presented free of charge each Saturday night in the bandstand in Cate Park, with each concert lasting two hours with a short intermission. At intermission, there will be a pass-the-bucket offering collected to help support the free concert series. In the event of bad weather, check the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand Facebook page and signs will also be posted at the entrance to the park.

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Beauty on Display…at the Alton Bay Boat Show! Are you a fan of classic wooden boats? Does spending the morning looking at “woodies” and early fiberglass boats while meeting their owners sound like fun? On Saturday, August 14 from 9 am to noon, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host the 44th annual Alton Bay Boat Show at the Alton Town Docks. The event highlights the Lakes Region’s passion for vintage and classic boats. “If you have a wooden or early fiberglass boat up to 1975 you want to show off, please come join us,” invited NHBM Executive Director, Martha Cummings, who said preregistration is not required. Docking is first-come, first-served so arrive before 9 am to secure your spot. Bring friends and family and come

on down to Alton and stroll the town docks to see the wonderful restored boats. And don’t forget to cast your vote for the one you like best. Your votes will help pick First, Second and Third Place for the People’s Choice Award. While you’re at the Show, stop by the NH Boat Museum’s tent to say hello, join or renew your membership and see what the Boat Museum has for sale! Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, the NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. To learn more about NHBM, its virtual lecture series, boating programs, or special events, visit nhbm.org.

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Great Waters welcomes Neil Berg to the Concert in the Clouds stage performing his entertaining look at 50 Years of Rock & Roll on August 14 at 7:30 pm. With a mixture of storytelling and performing, Neil Berg walks through decades of American music using the best musicians and authentic Broadway/rock and roll artists from the 1930s through the 1980s. Neil is an award-winning composer, lyricist, and producer with work including the Broadway-bound musical THE 12, written with Pulitzer Prize/ Tony-winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan. His take on the connection between the culture of America and the history of rock and roll is not only entertaining but also enlightening for audiences of any age. Doug Kiley, Executive Director of

Great Waters, states, “As someone that grew up with the influence of many of the artists Mr. Berg covers in his program, I can’t wait to see how our audience responds to his journey through rock history.” For more information on Neil Berg, tickets and upcoming Great Waters events, please visit www.greatwaters. org or call 603-569-7710. Performances are tented on the grounds of Castle in the Clouds in Moultonboro, NH. Since its founding in 1995, Great Waters, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has become recognized as the preeminent provider of entertainment to the Lakes Region. It offers a diverse range of musical genres, including folk, classical, a cappella, jazz, Broadway, pop, bluegrass, and other forms of enriched entertainment, including comedy.

Little Shop Brings Popular Musical to Lakes Region Through August 15, Interlakes Theatre in Meredith will present the smash-hit show, Little Shop of Horrors. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey

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Blues Project Coming to Wolfeboro The Blues Project, featuring Grammy nominated guitarist Jon Butcher, along with Deric Dyer of the Tina Turner and Joe Cocker Band, returns to the Barn at the Inn on Main in Wolfeboro on Sunday, August 15. The band also includes members of the Peter Wolfe Band, Jessica Ramsay of Wolfeboro’s Carolyn Ramsay Band and Tuftonboro guitarist Chuck Farrell of Once an Outlaw/James Montgomery. Can You Hear Me Now Productions, along with the Inn on Main are bringing back the Concerts in the Barn Music Series starting with the August 15 barn burner. Dinner seating is at 5:30 pm and general admission at 6:30 with show

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buffet. Tickets for the show are $40 and are available locally at Black’s in Wolfeboro or by calling the Inn at 603569-1335. The Inn on Main is located at 200 North Main Street in Wolfeboro. Looking ahead, don’t miss blues great Diane Blue on September 25, and the return of Once an Outlaw with members of the Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Dickey Betts Band and Foghat on October 30. Upcoming, very intimate dinner/show concerts (only 220 max) with fantastic sound and not a bad seat in the house will be the focus of the concerts. A hand full of showonly tickets are also available. Thank you for supporting live music in the Lakes Region. A series of shows is planned for the fall/winter; follow Can You Hear Me Now Productions on Facebook to stay updated on shows.

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Pike Hill Farm’s Pride: Shetland Sheep and Flowers By Leigh Sharps It has been a quarter of a century since Scott and Amey Bailey started Pike Hill Farm on Old Hebron Road in Plymouth and established an apple orchard, blueberry and raspberry patches and vegetable and flower gardens. They also planted trees and shrubs “to attract birds and pollination,” says Amey. For the past 18 years they have also raised Shetland sheep whose coats are exceptionally soft and fine. Amey says, “We decided to raise sheep to manage our open land and provide locally grown fiber for family knitting projects. We chose Shetland sheep because they are hardy and a rare fine wool breed for our cool, temperate climate. We haven’t regretted that choice because they’ve greatly improved our pastures by grazing on the goldenrod and ragweed that was available in the early years. Now they feed on rich grass that has replaced the less nutritious old field plants. Shetlands endure extreme winter weather and horrible heat in the summer without trouble. They give birth easily, are excellent mothers, are a manageable size and they produce many different wool colors including shades of brown, gray, black and white, and have interesting markings.” Amey explains that over the years they have produced many “beautiful Shetland lambs with unique markings and quality breed characteristics and very fine fleeces that are excellent for hand spinning and knitting. Our lambs have been shipped to buyers all over the country.” There is quite an extensive process before a sheep’s coat becomes yarn. Near the end of winter, the sheep are shorn before their “fleece rise for the next year’s fleece. We hire a professional shearer who cuts the fleece from each sheep in one piece. We roughly clean the fleece, sort them by color, hold out a few extra special

Sheep at Pike Hill Farm.

Amey in the garden at Pike Hill Farm.

pieces for hand spinning and then we send the rest to a small mill.” At the mill the fleeces are cleaned, combed, spun, plyed (the number of layers or strands of which something is made) and separated into skeins. “We get back up to seven different colors,” she notes. Scott is the farm’s chief shepherd, says Amey. “He manages the rotational grazing on our pastures in the summer and the plans for breeding in the fall. He oversees the birthing of lambs in the spring, hauls the hay and the water,

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keeps track of the needs and condition of the sheep and he also manages the sheep sales.” When daughters Savannah and Rosa are home, Amey says they help out around the farm but “otherwise Scott single-handedly does most of the work. We run our farm without a tractor or motorized vehicles. Wheelbarrows are the chief source of moving things around.” They sell their skeins of yarn, products and kits through various sources (information below). The history of sheep shearing and producing wool is also extensive. Spain’s Queen Isabella financed most of the country’s explorations by their wool trading business. In fact, it’s believed she paid for Christopher Columbus’s voyages with the profits from sheep shearing. (They were also a food source for Columbus). He left sheep in the New World when he sailed elsewhere. These sheep (called

Churras) became the ancestors of American sheep today. They were bred by the Navajos for food and wool. To corner the market, the English tried to prevent breeding and shearing sheep in the colonies. Colonists smuggled sheep into the country, though, and they created a lucrative wool business here. Colonists did export wool from over 10,000 sheep but England still forbade the wool industry to continue in America. One of the causes of the Revolutionary War, in fact, was England’s prohibition of sheep shearing and wool exportation in the colonies. By the mid-1600s, the Massachusetts General Court made shearing sheep, spinning and weaving wool a requirement for school children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that today there are about 42,000 lambs and sheep in New England (the USDA only tracks the six New England states collectively). Another hobby for Amey is growing and arranging flowers. “In 1998 I had a fun experience growing flowers for a friend’s wedding.” She was motivated then to try growing flowers for sale the next summer. “I experiment every year with extending the season and growing a wider variety of flowers in greater quantities and my hobby grew. I now grow an abundance of specialty flowers, if the weather cooperates, on less than an eighth of an acre and in a small high tunnel (greenhouse).” Amey does flowers for weddings, special occasions, and sells to florists. She also sells bouquets through Local Foods Plymouth. She hosts a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)* flower workshop weekly at the farm and she also sells bouquets at the Little Squam Farmstand in Ashland. Amey says Pike Hill Farm does not have “too much of a social media presence.” But they are happy to answer emails or for folks to learn more about them through their Facebook page. NOTE: Pike Hill Farm wool products are available through Local Foods Plymouth, at Little Squam Farmstand, on the Pike Hill Farm Facebook page and directly from their farm on Old Hebron Road in Plymouth. *CSA is a community of individuals who support each other’s farm operations. Email pikehillfarm@gmail.com.

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NH Outside with Emma August Gardening Tips By Emma Erler Stop fertilizing trees and shrubs with high nitrogen sources by the end of the month. Fertilizing in late summer can cause some plants to put out new growth that is susceptible to frost damage. The best times to fertilize trees and shrubs are in spring before growth starts, or midsummer after shoot growth ceases, because root growth and maximum nutrient uptake happen at these times. Additionally, put away the pruning tools for now. Late summer pruning may make plants push new growth that is not winter hardy. Roses are particularly susceptible to damage from late season fertilization and pruning. The ideal time to prune most species is in late winter or early spring while plants are still dormant. Deadhead perennials to extend the blooming season and encourage plants to direct more energy to their root and shoot systems. In some special cases, deadheading can even encourage a second bloom later in the season. How to do it properly is determined by a plant’s growth habit and your own preferences. Deadheading perennials isn’t difficult, only time consuming. Although deadheading is specific to each type of plant, all you

really need to learn is to cut spent flowers back to a lateral bud or leaf. Only some plants will re-bloom after deadheading, but most will be better for it regardless. Also, from an aesthetic perspective, deadheading perennials gives the garden a cleaner, more polished look. Perennials that typically benefit from deadheading include daylily, iris, hosta, peony, Shasta daisy, coreopsis and dianthus. Make sure the mower deck is set high, to a height of three inches or more. Taller grass is more resilient against insect feeding, weed invasion and drought. Mowing high promotes the establishment of a larger and deeper root system, which is more drought tolerant. A larger root mass also makes grass more tolerant of grub feeding, reducing the need for insecticide applications. Taller grass also helps provide broadleaf weed and crabgrass control by shading and cooling the soil surface, equating to less herbicide use. For the best selection, order garlic bulbs for October planting. Most companies will wait to ship until close to the proper planting time in your area. Hardneck varieties are hardier than softneck types in New Hampshire and produce flower stalks called scapes. Reliable varieties include: ‘Music’, ‘German Extra Hardy’ and

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will kill weeds that are not grasses. A non-selective herbicide will kill most plants in the area. Consider handweeding small lawn areas, focusing on pulling perennial weeds. Watch for fall webworm on deciduous landscape trees and shrubs, as well as fruit trees. Fall webworm caterpillars create dirty, loosely woven webs that enclose branches. The caterpillars are very hairy and may be yellow with dark stripes and spots, or a dull blueish black without yellow. Full-grown caterpillars are about an inch and half long. Webworm damage is typically aesthetic issue, not a threat to plant health. Control is not warranted in naturalized areas on wild trees but may be deemed worthwhile on very young trees or valuable landscape plants. Destroying nests by pruning them out or removing them by hand are the most environmentally friendly options. (Courtesy of UNH Extension, Ask UNH Extension. The UNH Extension staff is knowledgeable about a number of topics, from gardening to food preservation and more. Information is reprinted with permission of UNH Extension. Got questions? The Ask UNH Extension Infoline offers practical help finding answers for your home, yard, and garden question. Call toll free at 1-877-398-4769, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm or e-mail answers@unh. edu.)

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Through Aug. 11, World War I America, exhibit, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 569-1212. Aug. 1-15, Online Beneﬁt Auction, Canterbury Shaker Village, info: 783-9511, www. shaker.org. Aug. 9, Fishing Derby, ages 12 and younger, 9 am-2 pm, Little Pond, on Little Pond Rd., Sandwich, info: 284-6473. Aug. 10, Dear Sis, play by Catherine Ladnier, 7 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, tickets/ ifo:569-1212, Center St., Wolfeboro, www.wrightmuseum.org. Aug. 10, Have to Have a Habitat Day, 9:30-am-5 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Aug, 10, Little Red Wagon performance of We’re Better Together Fables & Animal Tales on Friendship and Making Choices, 10-11 am, Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich, 284-6473. Aug. 10, Old Plants for Modern Humans, Chapman Sanctuary Visny Woods, 9 am-noon, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisneywoods.com. Aug. 10, Project Impact Musical Theatre for Kids, Pinocchio, 10 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, $6 p/p, www.belknapmill.org. Aug. 10-11, Book Sale, by Samuel L. Wentworth Library, Sandwich, 284-6665, held at Sandwich Fairgrounds, Wentworth Hill Rd., Sandwich. Aug. 11, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music by Phil & Janet Sanguedolce, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com. (Takes place every Wed. until last Wed. in Sept.) Aug. 11, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, pick-up band performs, Community Bandstand at Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, bring your own lawn chair for seating, free. Aug. 11, Music on the Lawn Concert, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org. Aug. 11, 91st Annual Youth Softball Game, 10:30 am-noon, ages 9-15 (co-ed), Quimby Field, Sandwich, info: 284-6473. Cookout to follow presented by Camp Hale at noon.

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Aug. 11, Stewardship Morning, 9-11:30 am, meet at Brown Lot at Island Public Beach Parking Area, branch clearing, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, to volunteer email lflaccus@ chocorualake.org. Aug. 11, The Islands of Winnipesaukee & Squam, talk by Ron Guilmette, 7 pm, preregistration is a must, email: lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com, 366-5950, 503 Endicott St. North, Weirs Beach.

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Aug. 12, A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team, 7 pm, virtual program, NH Boat Museum, talk by author/Golden Oar recipient Arshay Cooper, info: www.nhbm.org. Aug. 12, Adult Yoga, 9-10 am, Quimby Field, Sandwich, info: 284-6473. Aug. 12, Artisans on the Green, artisans exhibiting/selling their creations on Sandwich Green, held rain or shine near Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, info: 284-6831, artisansonthegreen@gmail.com. Aug. 12, Bike, Trike and Doll Carriage Parade, 10:30 am, prizes, Quimby Field, Sandwich, info: 284-6473. Aug. 12, Giant Water Bugs to Copepods: Upper Pond Exploration, 10-11:30 am, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Aug. 12, Bristol Rotary Club Annual Penny Sale, 6:30 pm, Newfound Regional High School, Bristol, info: 744-3354 ext. 136. Aug. 12, Outdoor Antique and Crafts Fair, 11 am-4 pm, on the grounds of the Wolfeboro Historical Society, South Main St., Wolfeboro, each Thursday ’til 8/26; dates to coincide with Wolfeboro Farmers Market, info/vendors/rain dates: contact Pam Hodder, pmhodder@ gmail.com, 832-3820.

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Aug. 12, Take Out Ham & Bean Supper, 5:30-7 pm, ham, hotdogs, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, homemade pies adults: $10; children: $5, tickets at 4:30 pm, no reservations, Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St, Union, info: benefit Women’s Fellowship Missions, info: 473-2872 or 473-2727.

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Aug. 13, Family Block Party, 5-8 pm, B&M Railroad Park, Alton, burgers, hotdogs, chips, cold drinks, face painting, music, more, children’s activities, bake sale by Ladies Club, 875-0109.

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Aug. 13, Squam Hike, Brooks Fisher to Crawford Ridgepole Trail, 10 am-1 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc, Holderness, pre-register by 8/12: squamlakes.org, 968-7336. Aug. 13 & 14, Open House at Transportation Museum, 10 am-2 pm, 16 Maple St., Sandwich, 284-6269. Aug. 13-15, On the Green Arts & Crafts Festival, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, Joyce’s Craft Show, chainsaw wood carver demo, variety of arts and crafts for sale, rain or shine under tents, gourmet foods, Fri. & Sat.: 10 am-5 pm; Sun.: 10 am-4 pm, friendly leashed dogs welcome, free admission, info: 387-1510.

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Aug. 13-22, Alton Old Home Week, 875-0109, www.altonparksandrecreation.com. Aug. 13-22, Book Sale, Gilman Library, Alton Old Home Week, 875-0109, www. altonparksandrecreation.com. Aug. 14, 39th Army Band, NH Army National Guard, free concert, time: TBA, Kelley Park, bring a lawn chair for seating, N. Main St., Bristol, info: 744-3354 ext. 136. Aug. 14, Alexandria Town Wide Yard Sale & Old Time Church Fair, 9 am-3 pm, at the church: food tent, music, vendors, also sales around Alexandria Village, info: 393-9376. Held rain or shine.

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Aug. 14, Chippy and the YaYas Concert, 7-9 pm, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, bring lawn chair for seating, 875-0109. Aug. 14, Family Fun Day, 11 am-2 pm, Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register: 476-5900. Aug. 14, Fireworks, 9 pm, Alton Bay, 875-0109. Aug. 14, Hebron Family Fun Day, 11 am-8:30 pm, at Hebron town common, corn hole, book sale, music, dessert contest, vintage car show, BBQ and fireworks, www.hebronnh. org. Aug. 14, Hope Ministry Yard Sale, 9 am-2 pm, church sale section and tables rented to individuals to sell their items, First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Rt. 11, Gilford, 524-3809.

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Aug. 14, Old Home Week Parade, 10 am, Alton Village Center to Alton Bay, noon, 8750109. Aug. 14, Peter Ferber Gallery Show, doors open at 9:30 am, new paintings, Ferber will be on site, The Art Place, 9 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-6159. Aug. 14, Positive and Negative Space exhibit opening and meet the artists, 5-7 pm, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 69 Maple St., Ctr. Sandwich, 284-7728. Aug. 14, Sandwich Fire & Rescue Assoc. Pancake Breakfast & Open House at the Fire Station, 8-10:30 am, proceeds for community charity work, pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice, $8 adults, $5 children, 23 Wentworth Hill Rd., Sandwich. Aug. 14, Woods, Water & Wildlife Festival, 10 am-3 pm, Branch Hill Farm, Milton Mills, presented by Moose Mountains Regional Greenways, register at rebrand.ly/ WWWFestival21. Aug. 14 & 15, Yard Sale, 8 am-5 pm, Masonic Lodge, sale held at Old Quimby School, 43 Maple St., Sandwich, info: 284-6473. Aug. 14 & 21, Hand Building with Clay workshop, 10 am-noon, at Xavier Ceramics studio, Center Harbor, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, pre-register: 279-7920. Aug. 15, Blacklight Band Concert, 7-9 pm, Alton Bay Bandstand, free, bring lawn chair for seating, 875-0109. Aug. 15, Music on the Meeting House Green presents Suzuki Strings, 4-5 pm, bring your own lawn chair, concert held outdoors, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org. Aug. 15, Sandwich Historical Society’s Annual Excursion and Picnic, noon-2 pm, bring lunch and a chair, desserts and beverages provided, 920 Mt. Israel Rd., Sandwich, held rain or shine, 284-6473. Aug. 15, Selectmen’s Community Cookout, 5-7 pm, main entrée, drinks and dessert provided, bring a side dish to share, music by Tom and Annie’s Caravan Band, Craft Building, Sandwich Fairgrounds, 284-6473. Aug. 15, Softball Game, noon, Alton Police Dept. vs Alton Fire Dept., Alton Central School, Alton, 875-0109. Aug. 15-16, Watercolor Workshop with Byron Carr, 9 am-4 pm, come work at MacDonald Fine Art’s studio in Gilford for two days learning to paint vibrant watercolors. All materials provided. All levels welcome. Morning demonstration, individual instruction, optional afternoon critique. Call for more information 603-527-8255.

Aug. 17, Drawing Animals and Nature with Kathryn Field, 10 am-4 pm, Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 284-6831, www.centersandwich. ONGOING ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 10 am-5 pm (first Fridays open 12-7 pm), 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua. Ask about classes, www. chocoruaartworks.com, 323-8041. Back Bay Skippers, Model Yachting, racing of radio controlled model yachts on Bridge Falls Walking Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, Tues. and Thurs. 1-4 pm, free, all are welcome, 569-4554. Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, info/call for hours: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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Discover Squam Cruise, daily at 11 am and 1 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Evening Yoga on the Castle Lawn, 6 pm, every Wednesday until Aug. 18, $15 p/p, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register: 476-5900.

Enjoy old fashioned train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay! Meredith Station: (2-hour train rides): 154 Main Street, Meredith, NH Weirs Beach: (1 hour train rides) 211 Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach, NH

Explore the rails on our 4-passenger rail bikes! Guided rail bike tours at 10am, 12pm & 2pm Tuesday through Sunday. (closed Mondays) Adv. reservations required. Rail Bike Adventures: Laconia Railroad Station 15 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH

Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, scenic rides in Lincoln and Meredith, info: www. HoboRR.com. Hymn Sing, Speer Family, 83rd season, Sundays at 7:30 pm, sit outside, bring your own lawn chair, call out hymns to sing, musicains will play in the indoor smithy, bad weather cancels, Old Blacksmith Shop, Taylor Rd., Ctr. Sandwich, info: Speer Hymn Sing on Facebook. Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015. League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 279-7920. Libby Museum of Natural History, natural history and art exhibits, with live animal shows on Wednesdays at 2 pm, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, admission info: 569-1035. Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines. Loon Cruise, Mondays and Fridays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Madison Historical Society, exhibit: Our Town, through Sept. 7, open Tues. 2-4 pm, 19 East Madison Rd., Madison, 367-4640, www.madisonnhhistoricalsociety.org.

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NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org. Pilates on the Boathouse Lawn, Mon., Fri. & Saturdays, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, Church Landing Waterfront area, 677-8646, www. ekalactivitycenter.com. Through Oct. 29. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm.org. Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org. Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, 10 am, takes place the second Sat. of each month, until Dec., held at Old Town Hall, Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, email: cremy1776@ hotmail.com. Sandwich Historical Society, Our Women of Sandwich Part II – Mothers & Daughters exhibit, 4 Maple St., Sandwich, hours/info: www.sandwichhistorical.org, 284-6269. Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015. During summer guided docent tours leave from in front of Innisfree Bookshop in Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith. (25 new sculptures on the walk this year.) Story Walk on Millstream Path, “Ox Cart Man” by Donald Hall, Bristol, info: www. slimbaker.org. Sunset Boat Cruise every Mon.-Sun. 7:30-8:30 pm, EKAL Activity Center, (next to Meredith Town Docks), 281 DW Highway, Meredith, reservations required, call 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com. Tilton Farmers Market, Tuesdays. 3-6 pm until Sept. 28, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 286-7880. Wakeﬁeld Marketplace, Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm, Rt. 16 & 153, Wakefield, produce, handmade goods and more, social distancing, masks provided for shoppers, 918-1021, www. wakefieldmarketplace.org. Wolfeboro Outdoor Farmers Market, every Thurs. until Oct. 28, 12:30-4:30 pm, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, fresh veggies, flowers, handmade goods and more, info: www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com. Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and programs focusing on the home front during the war years, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 569-1212.

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Yoga, 9-10 am, Sundays, EKAL Activity Center, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, Church Landing Waterfront area, 677-8646, www.ekalactivitycenter.com. Through Oct. 31. Also, Yoga/Paddleboard Stretch & Tone on Mon., Wed. & Fri. from 8-9 am; Tues., Thurs. & Sun. 8-9 am, through Oct. 31.

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‘Cue The Grill Grilling Yummy Fish By Chef Kelly Ross When it comes to enjoying summer, a key aspect is eating great food and whenever possible, doing so right off the grill. It is truly one of the best parts of summer in my humble opinion. Today’s theme is busting out some great recipes utilizing fresh fish, in particular, salmon. Last I checked, and for many years running, salmon is the most popular fish ordered in restaurants, so all the more reason to be grilling it in your backyard, right? I do enjoy salmon, but I also enjoy other varieties of swimmers, such as swordfish, halibut and trout, but today is salmon’s turn to shine. One of the great things about salmon is its flexibility: It blends well with many marinades and salsas. I have dozens of salmon recipes, more than for any other fish and it is mainly due to the fish meshing well with many different flavors. It truly is amazing how user friendly it is, much like chicken. Salmon is very versatile. Its flavor is not overpowering like some fish can be, which helps it become a

chameleon of sorts blending with fun flavors. I know many people don’t like fish but do enjoy salmon, and I believe that is the very reason. It doesn’t have that strong fish flavor. Another of the very positive things about salmon is that it is generally an affordable cut of fish, which never hurts. As a rule, when you combine affordability and

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a versatile protein that doesn’t have a dominant flavor, you generally have a winning combination. I want to start with a few outstanding sandwiches, which is right up my alley. The first one is a take-off on a lobster roll, which I know is a summertime staple that can never really be replaced, but a great sandwich on its own merit. I came up with this recipe after catering a party at someone’s house where they wanted four different entrees available to grab off a buffet table, which always means leftovers. Just by chance we had a birthday party for my Gram the following day and she always loved salmon, so I decided to get creative. As I am sure you have already figured out, you want to use chilled cooked salmon and the cool thing about this is you can cook and chill specifically for this, or as I did, it was a great way to utilize leftovers. Granted, it’s not often you will have as much salmon left over as I did, but you get the idea. In essence, you can grill, bake or pouch the

salmon, but I’m all about grilling to get that extra flavor. This recipe requires 1 ½ lbs of salmon, which will get you 8 grilled rolls. Lobster Roll Style Salmon Sandwich ½ cup plain, low fat Greek yogurt 2 inner celery ribs with leaves, finely chopped 2 tbsp chopped chives 2 tbsp chopped fresh parley 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper 1 ½ lbs skinless cooked salmon, ideally grilled, flaked, about 4 cups 8 New England style Frankfurt rolls Melted butter for brushing both sides of the rolls In a large bowl, combine the yogurt with the celery, chives, parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the salmon gently so to not physically destroy the salmon. Heat a griddle. Brush the cut sides of the buns with butter and pop on a griddle until toasted. Fill the buns with the salmon salad and serve. The salmon mix can be made and refrigerated the day before and assemble the rolls the following day. Next, this can be used as a lunch item or as fun appetizers since many consider sliders more of an appetizer - sliders are where we are going right now. Like everything in the culinary world, certain foods can start off simply and the next thing you know, ideas blossom from the original as there was a time when sliders first came out, that meant nothing but mini burgers. Nowadays, sliders come in many proteins and flavors. The secret to these sliders is buying your fresh salmon and • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 19

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August 9, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 19 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 18 cutting it into small enough pieces to fit onto small dinner-sized rolls, which is actually fairly easy to do. I wish I could say it is easy enough to grill a whole side of salmon and cut it into small enough pieces, but once cooked, it is hard to do because it becomes very flaky, especially since the usual way to do these are skinless, although not mandatory. Some do prefer the skin to eat, especially if the skin is well done, but in my history, that is not the norm. These are also made with grilled pineapple and tomatoes, and finished with a delicious aioli sauce. When breaking down the salmon, consider buying a whole side of salmon, which is quite easy to do at any seafood counter in your favorite supermarket. When cutting it, cut off the pieces from each end first, but as the filet widens, you may find it easier the cut the filet in half lengthwise, and then cutting as you can two pieces that are wider as opposed to a longer skinny piece, mainly to make grilling easier as well as the pieces will fit on the rolls much easier. If you don’t need to make as many sliders that come from a side of salmon, cut 6-8 oz filets as well for a dinner, whether in the next day or two or to freeze for later. (Some supermarkets will even give you a break on price if buying a side of salmon, although I would ask for skinless “if” using much of it for sliders.) As a general rule, the salmon pieces should fit on a dinner roll, so the hunks should be about 2 inch square or so. This recipe is for 12 sliders and

I think you will find it quite easy to multiply or divide the recipe depending on how many you are looking to make. When breaking down the salmon, any smaller pieces that end up too small to use you should save for sauté dishes, soups, or maybe even k-bobs, depending on the size. Salmon Sliders 2 ½ - 3 lbs of fresh salmon, skinless 2 cups orange juice 2 cups pineapple juice Grilled fresh pineapple rings. (Canned will work) 4 tomatoes, sliced thick, about ½ each 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced Baby lettuce 1 package of King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls Melted butter to grill the rolls 3 cups mayo 1 tsp drained capers 2 tbsp pineapple juice 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice Fresh grind black pepper Portion the salmon into about 3 oz pieces, about 2 inch by 2-inch size. Place all pieces in a walled baking dish and pour in the 2 juices. Make sure all pieces are getting the juice on all sides. Cover with film and refrigerate for 4 hours. While chilling and marinating, combine the last 5 ingredients for the aioli and also refrigerate. Skin and core the pineapple and cut into ¼ - ½ slices. Save all extra to grill later to munch on as grilled pineapple is scrumptious. Slice the tomatoes. Once ready to grill, pull the salmon and aioli about 30-45 minutes prior to doing so. Turn on the

grill to medium high, and grease it up well. Gently, place the salmon hunks on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of it. 2-3 minutes into the salmon going on the grill, put down the pineapple rings. Once you flip the salmon, very gently add the tomatoes to the grill. Flip the pineapple and tomatoes as needed and for the most part, all items should come off the grill about the same time. While they are cooking, slice the rolls in half and brush butter on the inner sides and grill them for 1-2 minutes. Once done, put the roll bottoms on a platter, lightly spoon a little aioli on each, add a piece of pineapple (cut them down accordingly to fit the roll), a slice of tomato, a hunk of salmon, 2-3 slices of avocado, baby lettuce and then brush the top half of the rolls generously with

more aioli and pop it on top. These baby sandwiches are so cute and delicious and will seriously amaze your crowd with the concept, as well as the flavor. As much as I love the sandwich theme, let’s start thinking dinner with actual grilling of big portions. This recipe combines a few great flavors that blend very well together, but is extremely simple at the same time. This will take minimal time and this recipe is for 4. Grilled Salmon with a Spicy Honey Basil Sauce ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted 3 tbsp honey ¼ cup tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ cup olive oil • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 20

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Page 20 | THE LAKER | August 9, 2021 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 19 1 cup packed fresh basil 2 small red chile or 2 medium jalapeno, chopped (include the seeds if you like it spicy) 4 cloves garlic 4 skinless salmon fillets, 6-8 ounces each 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup watercress leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and ground white pepper, to taste Place pine nuts, honey, lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, basil, garlic, and chile in a blender and process until the mixture is pureed. Spoon the sauce over the salmon, and turn to coat. Cover and

refrigerate overnight, turning twice over time. Place bell peppers and

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watercress in a bowl. Toss with vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cover and refrigerate. Oil the grill rack and preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the salmon from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the salmon on the grill rack and grill until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Brush occasionally with reserved marinade. Garnish with bell pepper and watercress mixture before serving. Very delicious and elegant. Next is something much more unique and in some respects, works as well in a smoker for those who love doing that. In this recipe, the salmon is rubbed with a pretty simple blend of spices that is so good. This is not my normal style of cooking, but hey, when you find something that works and is successful and loved by your crowd, who am I to say no? This recipe is really simple and designed for 4. This rub also works great with skirt steaks, pork loin and on a whole chicken. Grilled Salmon with a Spicy Paprika Rub 4 tsp paprika 2 tsp coarse salt 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground allspice

4 salmon steak, 7-8 oz per steak 2 cups crumble bleu cheese, optional Thoroughly combine all the spices for the rub. Heat grill to medium. Rub the spice mix on both sides of salmon steaks. Lightly oil grates. Place salmon on grill; cover grill, and cook until fish just flakes with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. About 2 minutes before they are finished, I strongly recommend dividing the bleu cheese over the top of the four salmon steaks and close the lid again to help the cheese melt. The combo of the spice and bleu cheese go incredibly well together. A few things that always go well with most fish are fresh basil, mint and lemon, and this simple recipe is a winner. This is for 4 of you. Grilled Salmon with Lemon, Basil and Mint ½ cup olive oil 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil leaves 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper 4 salmon fillets, 6-8 oz per steak Prepare the grill to medium-high heat. Whisk the oil, mint, lemon juice, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl to blend. Season the lemon and olive oil mixture with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush the salmon steaks with 2 tablespoons of the lemon and olive oil mixture. Grill the steaks until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of steaks. Transfer the steaks to plates. Spoon the remaining sauce over and serve and enjoy! That’s it for today’s chapter in food. I hope these entice most of you to buy some salmon and test drive some of these recipes. Treat your taste buds like you would like any friend you love as those little buggers bring a lot of joy when treated well. I’ll see you all next week and if you have any questions or feedback, please touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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Tranquility and Tea at Tarbin Gardens By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper I have never had afternoon tea the way the English do it. Recently, I decided to head to a place I have loved for years, and that place is Tarbin Gardens in Franklin. While I savor these days of high summer, with all the flowers in bloom, I know Tarbin also offers visitors English Cream Tea in their Tea Garden. Every time I visit Tarbin Gardens, I am there for a chance to decompress from my busy life and to wander the gardens and maybe bring a sketchbook so I can draw a scene here and there. But on each visit, I see the tea garden with its tables set in a tranquil area and wonder what the experience would be like. As the July weekends were fast sliding away, I decided this would be the summer I returned to Tarbin Gardens but also to partake in their English Cream Tea. Checking Tarbin’s website, I saw that it is advised to call ahead if you are in a large group (which I was not on this particular day), to reserve. That seems extremely sensible, because the

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scones are baked for the group, and are not premade. According to tarbingardens.com, “Plan to arrive an hour before you would like tea, starting at noon, so you may tour the gardens before seating. The last order is taken at 4:15 pm. Reservations required for groups of six or more, not taken for fewer.” I have known Jacky and Richard, the hardworking gardeners at Tarbin, for some years and always look forward

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Page 22 | THE LAKER | August 9, 2021 • Day Tripping continued from page 21 with the pandemic restrictions and we have not had a chance to chat for some time. In her gentle English-accented voice, Jacky told me of all that was happening at Tarbin Gardens and took my reservation for tea at 4 pm. As I browsed the entrance building, I saw tea cozies knitted by Jacky and framed dry pressed flower arrangements by Lindsey. Jacky told me I was welcome to walk through the gardens for an hour (I had arrived about 3 pm) and then return to the tea garden area for my tea at 4 pm. Entering the main pathway, I saw the aviary (and stopped to say hello to some birds that reside there). To my right, a group of women was enjoying tea at the Gingerbread Terrace and I thought it would be marvelous to bring a group of friends to have a genteel afternoon tea. I chose to take a right onto Bluebell Lane to a fun area with swings for children. This area is named Buckeye Bend (for the two different varieties of buckeyes growing there), with the barnyard just a bit further on. In the barn area, there are live animals, and they are a delight. Nearby, I saw the

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Veggie Patch and up ahead, Kiwi Hill (named for the hardy kiwi vine growing on the arbor). One of the great things about Tarbin Gardens is all the pathways, lined with florals and greenery. Although others are visiting, you feel you have the place to yourself as you take a path here, sit on a garden bench there, and stop to take photos of it all. (If you are stressed from your job, I cannot think of a better place to come for a lunch break!) I took the Alpine Way back to the Main Avenue path and then to check out the tented Events Terrace. At this spot, I met Richard by chance on the path, and he greeted me and explained the changes since my last visit. He has just excavated in this area, and they are always improving things at the

tent site where wedding receptions are extremely popular. They have purchased a new tent to add to the event facility and he said afternoon garden weddings are very popular, which makes sense for a setting such as Tarbin Gardens. As I wandered on, I enjoyed the shaded areas and found myself in the Catalpa Garden and other spots, such as the Rock Garden, and Lantern Garden. The beautiful Stone Staircase area would be a perfect place for photos of a wedding party (or anyone!), and nearby I loved the Lily Garden area. A mother and daughter were enjoying the Koi Pond and I stopped to watch the fish here as well before heading to the Formal Garden. This spot is undoubtedly my favorite and is fashioned to be like an outdoor ceremony site. Words cannot describe the beauty of this special spot and I could have lingered at this area, with the sun shining down upon the flower gardens. After walking through the Tropical House, where I could close my eyes and imagine I was really in the tropics, I saw it was nearly time for my tea reservation. At the Tea Garden, I spied a table with a place setting and my name on a white porcelain place card. It all looked very genteel and I sat and felt instant relaxation with the garden all around me. Soon my server, Lindsey, brought my pot of tea in a white china pot with a raspberry-colored knit tea cozy covering its surface. I poured my cup of tea and added cream and a dash of sugar. Lindsey arrived with a layered serving dish where I was offered two scones, a pot of jam, a small container of English clotted cream, and some other pastries. Before I even tasted these treats, I could see why the English love their afternoon tea. It can be a serene • Day Tripping continued on page 23

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Summer Squam Hike - Brooks Fisher to Crawford Ridgepole Trail Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) in Holderness offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who spend their year on Squam performing important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission present the Adventure Ecology programs. If you love to hike, join selfproclaimed tree expert and flora enthusiast Cecilia on a guided hike up the Brooks Fisher Trail ending at an overlook of Squam Lake on August 13 from 10 am to 1 pm. Come revel in the extreme green brought on by the recent influx of rain and learn to identify • Day Tripping continued from page 22 ritual, especially at a place such as in a peaceful and beautiful garden. I also enjoyed the table card that gave the diner instructions on how to properly prepare a scone. According to the card, the Devonshire Way to prepare scones is to: 1 Cut the scone in half with a knife 2 Spread each side thickly with clotted cream. 3 Put a little bit of jam on top of each side 4 Eat each side separately and enjoy! I savored the scones and they were delicious. I also was introduced to clotted cream, which I soon realized I would put at the top of my list as a treat. I wondered about the name English Cream Tea, and when I checked the Tarbin Gardens website, I learned, “ ‘Tea’ is the name applied to several versions of an English meal. Tea was traditionally brought to those working the fields as an afternoon pickup. Our cream tea is more luxurious but brought to you outside like it always has been. Your order of tea comes with a pot of Ceylon black tea, homemade

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the implications for humans. All ages are welcome to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and be able to walk long distances and over uneven terrain. Please bring water and food for a three-hour hiking excursion, sunscreen, bug spray, weather appropriate clothing, and comfortable shoes for hiking. Those who want to wear a mask may do so, although they are not required. Registration is a must, and space is limited to 10 people. Please register by Thursday, August 12. You can get directions for the hike by calling 603968-7336 or visit www.squamlakes. org to register. SLA is located on Rt. 3 in Holderness.

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NH State Forest Nursery Seedling Sales Top Last Year’s Records As more people connect with the outdoors, sales at the New Hampshire State Forest Nursery continue to grow. Total nursery sales rose 14.2 percent to $220,481 over 2020, which itself was a record year. The nursery shipped 238,155 seedlings, an increase of 27,990 from last year. The percentage of orders totaling $100 held steady at 66 percent, indicating that consumers continue to work on smaller projects. Unusual for the 2021 season was how quickly orders were placed. Christmas tree species, specifically balsam and Fraser fir, sold out by the end of December and early January. By the end of January, more than 1,000 orders had been processed; the previous benchmark was 660 orders. Seventy-seven percent of the species and packages offered were sold out before seedlings began to be removed from seedbeds in the spring and

processed for shipping. Nursery stock is grown on site at the nursery from seed and is not imported or transplanted from other sources, ensuring that it is well adapted to the New Hampshire climate. Ninety-four percent of orders in 2021 came from New England customers, with 73 percent from New Hampshire. Seedlings sold at the State Forest Nursery can be used for wildlife food and habitat, erosion control, reforestation, hedgerows for wind and snow breaks, wetland plantings, site reclamation and as Christmas tree growing stock, as well as for decorative purposes. Each year, the State Forest Nursery grows three million seedlings on 16 acres of irrigated, outdoor seedbeds; it also has 20 acres dedicated to seed orchards and testing areas. The nursery is located within the 880-acre state forest in Boscawen.

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Lakes Region Conservation Trust Completes Mill City Park Conservation Project This spring, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) completed a conservation easement and management plan to protect 17 acres of land along the Winnipesaukee River in Franklin adjacent to the new Mill City Park. This conservation easement, conveyed to LRCT by the City of Franklin, is an integral part of the Mill City Park project, which combines opportunities for recreation and enjoyment of the City’s riverfront. LRCT plays a role in this important downtown project and to work with the City in conserving valuable habitat and open space along the river. Three rivers run through Franklin— the Pemigewasset and the Winnipesaukee join in the City to form the mighty Merrimack, which then makes its way toward Manchester, Lowell, and Lawrence, which are legendary mill cities. These three rivers also made Franklin a

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nent and an experienced partner to help in accomplishing that. The City owns four parcels of undeveloped river-flanked land just upstream from the new park, and it has partnered with LRCT to permanently conserve this land. In addition to being classified by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department as highest ranked habitat in the state—undisturbed woods, habitat for wildlife—the land offers opportunities for passive recreation, and it will even preserve remnants of two of the mills that are part of Franklin’s industrial heritage. Over the next several years, City staff and volunteers will improve the conserved land by removing debris and trying to manage invasive species and constructing a recreational trail on the track of an historic road that once served the old mills. As conservation easement holder, LRCT is the longterm steward of the property and has oversight responsibilities and a perpetual duty to monitor the property and ensure that its conservation values are protected. This innovative project for the City of Franklin is also a first for LRCT— LRCT’s first conserved land in Franklin and first as part of a visionary economic development initiative. LRCT’s role in the project demonstrates, once again, that LRCT is a recognized leader in the region when it comes to land conservation and stewardship. LRCT looks forward to a fruitful partnership with the City in caring for this important riverfront land.

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Learn About the Wrecks of Winnipesaukee On Wednesday, August 18 at 7 pm, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum in Weirs Beach will host diver Hans Hug with his talk on “The Wrecks of Winnipesaukee.” “The Wrecks of Winnipesaukee” will focus on the underwater history of the Big Lake, showing videos and sonar images of shipwrecks seen while diving, as well as artifacts from below the surface of the lake. Hug has been an avid diver for over

30 years throughout New England, exploring sites from Cape Cod and Cape Ann to the Connecticut River. Using sophisticated side-scan sonar equipment, he has located more than 80 wrecks in Lake Winnipesaukee, including large pieces of the original steamer Mount Washington. His recent discoveries will be of great interest to those who enjoy Lake Winnipesaukee history. Since seating is limited this season,

Roadeo Time at Gunstock! Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford is one of only four locations nationwide to host the Bronco OffRoadeo Experience, beginning August 16. Gunstock offers stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Belknap Mountains. The Bronco Off-Roadeo experience will feature a purpose-built ORX training course that traverses alpine ridges, dense woodlands, and rocky countryside. The trails are uniquely carved through the gorgeous mountainside, with a combination of higher-speed two tracks and rockfilled, steep climbs that will surely get your adrenaline going. The Bronco Off-Roadeo experience is geared for off-road novices and experts alike, helping Bronco owners learn to better navigate off-road courses and explore rugged trails. The experience will include:

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Wright Museum to Host Best-Selling Author and Filmmaker Rick Beyer On Tuesday, August 17 at 7 pm, the Wright Museum welcomes author, historian and filmmaker Rick Beyer as part of the museum’s 2021 Lecture Series, presented by Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney. At the lecture, called The Ghost Army of World War II: How One Top-Secret Unit Deceived the Enemy with Inﬂatable Tanks, Sound Affects and Other Audacious Fakery, he will tell the stories of “the Ghost Army.” “I’ll discuss how a handpicked group of 1,100 G.I.s - the Ghost Army - landed in France in 1944 and staged a traveling road show of deception to fool the enemy,” explained Beyer. “Every move was

top secret and their story was hushed up for decades after the war’s end.” This “deception” included phony convoys, phantom divisions and make-believe headquarters that belied the strength and location of American units. “It was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective,” added Beyer, who wrote and directed the acclaimed documentary film, ‘The Ghost Army,’ which premiered on PBS in 2013. “They saved thousands of lives and helped win the war, but their efforts were a military secret until the 1990s and have yet to be officially recognized.” The Ghost Army of WWII lecture begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, August

17. Those who reserve seats for the lecture are invited to a pre-lecture coffee and cookie gathering at 6 pm, where they will meet Rick Beyer and see one of the inflatable tanks on display. Admission is $12 for Wright Museum members, $15 for others. Masks are optional for all fully vaccinated audience members. Reservations can be made by calling 603-569-1212. The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum, located on Center Street in Wolfeboro, features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the

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NH Conservation Legacy Award to Picnic Rock Farm In honor of the 75th anniversary of NH Conservation Districts, Picnic Rock Farm in Meredith has been selected to receive a Conservation Legacy Award. This award honors sustained commitment to stewardship of natural resources across the state. For 75 years, the County Conservation Districts have worked tirelessly with landowners and communities to promote the conservation and responsible use of natural and agricultural resources. This Legacy Award spotlights those who embody this mission. Picnic Rock Farm, farmed since 1801 by the Hodsdon and Bird family, demonstrates a commitment to innovative conservation practices across generations. In 1946, Marshall Hodsdon worked with other farmers statewide to create County Conservation Districts. In Belknap County, 70 farmers met to request formation of a Conservation District and Hodsdon served on the original locally-led Board. Marshall Hodsdon continued to serve as a conservation leader until the end of his life. His son, John Hodsdon followed his example by placing 120 acres of the farm into a conservation easement and promoting conservation locally and statewide. Today, the Picnic Rock

Ward Bird of Picnic Rock Farm in Meredith; the farm received a NH Conservation Legacy Award. tradition continues with nephew Ward Bird and his wife Ginny, who manage the farm and the first licensed farm stand in New Hampshire. Award recipients in other counties include: Blair Folts in Carroll County – Blair is the founder and former director of the Green Mountain Conservation

Group, a community-based charitable organization founded in 1997, dedicated to the protection and conservation of natural resources in the Ossipee Watershed. David and Andrea Craxton of Roots & Fruits Farm in Coos County – Dave and Andrea have 42 years of homesteading & agricultural experience.

They are the founding members of the Lancaster Farmers Market, have operated a CSA which has served 25 families for 8 years. They additionally run the Lost Nation Cider Mill, host workshops with UNH Extension and the Coos County Conservation District and are well known for the 35 varieties of garlic they grow and sell. Ann and Dick Fabrizio of Windy Ridge Orchard in Grafton County – Ann and Dick have demonstrated a lifetime of natural resource stewardship and sustaining the NH family farming community throughout their careers as educators and owners of Windy Ridge Orchard, founded in 1967. Recipients from other New Hampshire counties were recognized as well. Awardees will be honored later this year at the NH Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting in November. For further information on 75th anniversary activities, such as the Legacy Awards visit: https://nhconservationhistory.com/.The Belknap County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of natural and agricultural resources for the people of Belknap County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance.

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