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Inside This Issue... Find More NH Veterans Campus | Page 3

Golf | Page 23

Day Tripping | Page 14

What’s Up | Pages 16-20

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Leisure, Landscapes, and Legacy at the New Hampshire Veterans Association Campus

By Mark Okrant Each year, thousands of people frolic in the warm water at Weirs Beach.

Many do so without realizing the significant role this area has played in the evolution of New Hampshire’s tourism industry. While area visitors recognize the bright white hull of the M/S Mount Washington and the numerous amusements, restaurants, and food stands along Lakeside Avenue, comparatively few are aware that, mere yards away is an enclave which established Weirs Beach as a popular visitor destination.

During the middle of 19th century, a large proportion of visitors to the White Mountains were brought by steamboat to the railroad station at Weirs Beach.

Here many would board either a Concord Coach or a train to be carried to destination resorts in the White Mountains. Owing to the generosity of that same Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad, a completely new form of visitor activity was soon introduced.

Following the Civil War, the region’s military veterans found themselves craving a way to share their wartime experiences with others who could comprehend what they had endured.

In June of 1875, this shared desire led to the formation of an organization called the New Hampshire Veterans Association (NHVA), in Concord.

Recognizing the veterans’ need for a place to congregate, the owners of the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad donated a piece of property situated directly across the road from

Building at Weirs Beach constructed for use by veterans.

their Weirs Beach station.

It was the intention of the NHVA that this area be used as a place where veterans could come to relax, reflect, remember and, ultimately, heal from the trauma they experienced during wartime. In the words of the NHVA, “. . . simply to cherish those fraternal feelings engendered among men who devoted four of the best years of their lives for the maintenance of the Union.”

The railroad’s parcel of land covered eight acres on the hillside that overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee. In 1878, the NHVA began holding annual multi-day reunions at Weirs Beach. According to

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a local reporter, that year’s three-day event was “one of the most successful and enjoyable occasions that a whole lifetime may witness.”

For the first two years, accommodations primarily consisted of tents pitched in the grove west of the railroad tracks. In 1879, the railroad

officially donated that piece of land to the NHVA for 43 years, then cleared trees, graded roads, and built a dance pavilion on the site. While housing and kitchen facilities remained in tents, these actions immediately increased the event’s attractiveness to women and families.

Ultimately, it was the action of one group, an organization of New Hampshire regiment veterans living across the border in Lowell, Massachusetts that had both an immediate and long-lasting effect on the character of the encampment. In 1880, members of the Lowell organization built a permanent structure on the grounds, for use by their members during reunions. The building, which occupied a key position overlooking the lake, provided a reception area and simple yet comfortable housing for this specific group of veterans.

Naturally, New Hampshire veterans became determined to have their own structures. As a significant political force, it wasn’t long before they captured the attention of the State Legislature, which funded five barracks, in 1881. A building boom, referred to as the High Victorian period, took place between 1885 and 1906, as construction was completed on the Headquarters Building, the 3rd Regiment and First Band Building, and 7th Regiment Building (1885); 2nd Regiment Building and Manchester House Building (1886); the 16th

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August 26, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 5 • Veterans Continued from page 3 Regiment Building and 1st Cavalry Building (1887); the 9th and 11th Regiments Building and 15th Regiment Building (1888); the National Veterans Association of New Hampshire Building (1891); the 14th Regiment Building (1893); and the Berdan’s Sharpshooters and Heavy Artillery Companies Building (1906).

While initially intended as a retreat for Union soldiers, soon both Union and Confederate veterans and their families regarded the Weirs Beach site and surroundings as their leisure venue. Aside from rewarding soldiers and family members for their service, the NHVA saw a much greater purpose.

Larger and larger crowds of military and non-military visitors were attracted to “Civil War Vacations” hosted at the site. According to historian C. Ian Stevenson, a leading authority on the topic of the period’s architectural history, there was a dual effect. The military camp launched Weirs Beach as one of the region’s premier leisure destinations and, perhaps more important, the activities showed the

with steamboats and 40 railroad cars brought attendees to Weirs Beach each day.

When the railroad’s lease expired in 1924, the NHVA used State funds to purchase the land.

Unfortunately, the compound experienced a number of setbacks during the 20th century. In 1924, a large fire destroyed the historic Weirs Hotel and the 3rd Regiment Building, while damaging several barracks. The hurricane of 1938 destroyed the 8th and 13th Regiment Building, National Veterans Association Building, as well as other stands and pavilions. Clean up was conducted with aid from the State.

Time was a factor in the elimination of several buildings, as numerous structures were removed for public safety during the 1950s and 1960s.

During the 1970s and 1980s, fires destroyed three of the original state barracks and damaged several others. Sadly, fires destroyed the 16th Regiment Building and the Berdan’s Sharpshooters Building during the

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Today, eight of the original buildings constructed by Civil War veterans remain, as well as four replacement structures, bringing the present total to 12. These include nine lodgings, the Headquarters Building, a storage shed, and a dining hall.

A schedule of structural and infrastructure repairs, as well as painting and landscaping initiatives, makes it possible for the Weirs Beach compound to continue as a place for honorably discharged veterans from New Hampshire and their families to be able to relax and reminisce.

Repairs are funded by the donations of guests, all of whom are NHVA members. In recognition of the Weirs Beach compound’s long-term role in recognizing the military heroism of the organization’s members, this site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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A total of 24 buildings ultimately adorned the site. Capacities varied, and the regiments didn’t hesitate to pack people into these structures during periods of peak usage. According to Sally E. Svenson’s article in Historical New Hampshire (1999), three and four day reunions drew thousands of attendees, with the largest crowds on Governor’s Day and Grand Army Day. Crowds could swell to 20,000 or more on days when celebrities such as Civil War generals and leading politicians made their appearance.

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt attended the 26th annual reunion and was greeted by a crowd estimated to be in the 20,000 to 40,000 range. For large events, the grounds were decorated with hundreds of flags, streamers, and patriotic bunting.

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Everyone is encouraged to join

the hike, and have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the surrounding watershed. Participants will also hear about the conservation work being done around Squam Lake, and ways to get involved in the coming months as they hike up to the summits. Hikers should come prepared with weather-appropriate hiking gear (lots of layers, rain gear, and extra socks/shirts/hats/etc.), snacks, and water.

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Hikers should come prepared with weather-appropriate hiking gear (lots of layers, rain gear, and extra socks/shirts/hats/etc.), a packed lunch, and water. This hike can be strenuous—moderately steep stretches are intermixed with relatively flat sections—but anyone age 12 and up is welcome.

For more information, or to sign up for guided hikes, visit www.squamlakes. org or contact the SLA directly (603968-7336). The SLA also offers other guided hikes and environmental programs throughout the year. These free programs, presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps at the SLA, are open to the public and cover a variety of conservation related topics and recreational activities around the lake. The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes region.

On Sunday, September 29, the Squam Lakes Association will host the 7th annual Squam Ridge Race, a 12.2-mile ridge race which traverses a majority of the Squam Range, crossing three summits with amazing views of Squam Lake and the surrounding watershed. All proceeds from the race will go directly to maintaining over 50 miles of SLA maintained trails around the Squam Lakes Watershed.

“As visitation increases in the Squam Range every year, so does the wear and tear on the trails,” said SLA Director of Conservation, Rebecca Hanson.

The Old Bridle Path, which is famous for taking hikers up to West and East Rattlesnake, sees thousands of

visitors every year and has two scenic peaks that overlook Squam Lake.

Maintenance along all SLA trails from the race includes maintaining water bars to prevent erosion problems, trail reconstruction, clearing brush and downed trees, signage and upkeep in the parking areas.

The race has over 3,000 feet of elevation gain and is mostly singletrack trails. Anyone is welcome to run or just hike the 12.2-mile route as a participant of the event. You may also decide to get out and enjoy the day with the 4-mile race which climbs to the top of Mount Livermore and loops back to the start / finish area.

All participants will be entered into the prize drawings to be held during the event, and have access to food and beverages donated by local restaurants and businesses at the start/finish area. Hand-made medals will go to the top finishers in their division and prizes to the top finishers overall. Register for the Ridge Race online at squamlakes. org.

The Squam Lakes Association seeks for volunteers to help fire up the grills, work aid stations along the ridge, be time keepers, photograph the action at the finish line, and more. There are a number of different ways volunteers can support this event, both on the trail and at the finish line. The food is great, the beverages are cold, and the energy is infectious! Join the celebration and support the trails. Visit squamlakes. org or call the SLAs Community Engagement Coordinator, Melissa Leszek at 603-968-7336 ext. 16 for more information about volunteering for this event.

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12th NH Regiment during the Civil War at Gilmanton Historical Society museum, in the On Tuesday, August basement of Old Town 27, Pat Clarke will Hall, will be open at 7 talk about the brave Gilmanton, New pm.

Hampshire men who The Society’s final program of the 2019 fought in the Civil War series, on September and follow Company B 24 will be on A Brief during its muster and History of Gilmanton’s the three major battles in Churches. which it fought during The Society’s museum the war. in Old Town Hall in Clark will also discuss Gilmanton Iron Works the effect the war had on Gilmanton’s people, is open every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, including the town’s through the month of small black population.

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End of Summer Concert and Reading Advice To The Players, Sandwich’s Shakespeare company, celebrates the end of their 20th anniversary summer season with Concert & Studio Series performances at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Sandwich, New Hampshire.

On August 28 at 7:30 pm, the Concert Series presents American pianist, Matthew Odell. Odell began his studies at the age of 10 and has since won acclaim for performances of a wide range of repertoire as a solo recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician. He has been hailed as “excellent” by the New York Times and “brilliant ... playing with total commitment and real abandon” by Gramophone.

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Local Band Closes Out Summer Bandstand Concert Series A band with local roots will be making its second appearance in the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand as the summer concert series wraps up in Cate Park on Saturday, August 31 at 7 pm.

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand will welcome Yardbird Temple on Saturday as the free concert series continues into its second month.

The concert series is presented each Saturday in July and August and features a wide variety of music, with Yardbird Temple adding to the eclectic mix of sounds this summer.

Yardbird Temple features a number of local musicians who came together to play instrumental funk and jazz. The

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The concerts are offered free of charge in the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand, which is located in Cate Park, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in downtown Wolfeboro.

While the concerts are free to the public, a pass the bucket offering is taken at intermission of each concert, with all proceeds going toward the hiring of bands for the concert series.

All concerts begin at 7 pm and run for two hours with a short intermission.

The concerts will not take place if bad weather is imminent and a sign will be posted at the entrance to the park stating that the concert has been cancelled. Additionally, a post will be made on the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand’s Facebook page.

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Enjoy a Variety of Programs in September at Taylor Community Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration, but sometimes a little luck can help. From penicillin to Silly Putty, NutraSweet to amazing anti-cancer drugs, some of the most incredible breakthroughs have been accidental. Learn how the 2010 Nobel Prize in physics was for something that you surely created in kindergarten.

Everyone is welcome at the Wednesday, September 4 program at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building in Laconia for a free lecture by Dr. Michael Cross.

Doctor Cross, Associate Professor of Chemistry, is department chair of Natural Sciences at Northern Essex Community College where he teaches chemistry and forensic science. He believes education should be fun and exciting and incorporates demonstrations and magic tricks into his teaching. He holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University

of Utah where he specialized in oxidative lesions in DNA and RNA. Taylor Community Antiques Expert Charlie Coulter and his daughter, Jennifer, present a lecture discussing and sharing information about antiques and collectibles on Monday, September 9 at 2 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. This free event is open to the public.

The duo plans to bring along items from their own collection, including early glass, toys, advertising, ephemera, suffrage, temperance and a political surprise!

Everyone is welcome to be there on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building for a free concert by The Freese Bros Big Band. The band was formed in 1982 to support and encourage the development of musical talents of the public, its members and especially young musicians, as well as

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The 2019 Taylor Concert Series, sponsored the Bank of New Hampshire offers the Meadowlark Trio on Sunday, September 15 at 3 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. This free event is open to the public.

The trio – comprised of Janny Joo, violin; Timothy Paek, cello, and April Sun on piano – hails from America’s heartland. Formed by the three best friends in 2012, they have since performed nationwide to great acclaim.

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As fellows for Music for Food, they present concerts and workshops throughout the greater Boston area to benefit local food pantries.

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The artist has received more than 40 regional and national awards and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of New Hampshire in 2015.

On Monday, September 30 at 7 pm, stop by the Taylor Community’s Woodside Building for a concert by the Heather Pierson Jazz Trio.

Based in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, known for her bell tone vocals and equal parts New Orleans-Oscar-Brubeck jazz piano leanings. Together with Shawn Nadeau (bass, harmony, vocals) and Craig Bryan (drums), they form the Heather Pierson Jazz Trio. Enjoy an evening of Heather’s original music, jazz and blues standards and unique reworkings of familiar American tunes.

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Through Columbus Day, Unexpected Encounters, art exhibit by Mimi Wiggin, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Aug. 26, Solar Gazing in the Field with NH Astronomical Society, noon-4 pm, free, weather permitting, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 27, Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit, 7 pm, Red Barn, 41 North Shore Rd., NH Audubon, Hebron, free, public welcome, Hal Lyon shares stories, secrets, folklore and history of fishing in NH’s big lakes, 744-3516.

Aug. 27, Hike Belknap Woods, 3:30-5 pm, great hike for families, two loops of one mile each, wear weather appropriate gear, bring snacks and water, program of Squam Lakes Assoc., sign up: 968-7336.

Aug. 27, 12th NH Regiment During the Civil War, Gilmanton Historical Society program, 7 pm, Old Town Hall, Gilmanton Iron Works, free, public welcome, info: jdickey@metrocast.net.

Aug. 27, Septic Sense - What homeowners need to know!, 6:30-8 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Association (LWA) is hosting informational talk, Tuftonboro Fire Rescue Dept., Gary Spaulding, licensed septic system designer and installer will explain about the types of systems, proper maintenance and care, Do’s and Dont’s, signs of a failing septic and what to do about it, alternatives to traditional systems, and the water quality and public health impacts. 581-6632 or mail@winnipesaukee.org. Pre-registration is requested for the event.

Aug. 28, Ask a Muslim Anything: A Conversation with Robert Azzi, 7 pm, Moultonboro Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonboro, free, public welcome, 476-8895.

Aug. 28, Glass Suncatcher Class with Lynn Haust, 5-7 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

Aug. 28, Night Sky Watch, program of Gilford Public Library takes place at Gilford Town Beach, sign up at the library on Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, bring your dinner, library provides dessert and telescope to view night sky, 524-6042, www.gilfordlibrary.org.

(Rain/cloud date: Aug. 29) Aug. 28, Wellness Wednesday Hike, 1 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, free, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 28, White Mt. Forest Fires by David Govatski, 7 pm, Quincy Bog Natural Area, Rumney, 786-9465, www.quincybog.org.

Aug. 29, Animal Logic, presentation by Mike Howatt, 2:30 pm, children and parents welcome, Meredith Bay Colony Club, off Rt. 3, Meredith, 279-1500 for reservations/ info.

Aug. 29, Foreign Movie Night, 7 pm, movie: Lucky, unrated, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042, www.gilfordlibrary.org.

Aug. 29, Wright Museum, history of the museum by Executive Director Dr. Michael Culver, 6:30 pm, Woodside Building, Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave., Laconia, free, public welcome, 366-1400.

Aug. 30, Annie and the Orphans Concert at the Bandstand, 6:30 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor.

Aug. 30, Great Bay Sailor, concert in Rotary Riverside Park, 6-8 pm, free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

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Aug. 30, Guided Hike - Doublehead Mountain, 10 am-2 pm, meet at Doublehead Trailhead, Thompson Rd., off Rt. 113, program of Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, registration required: 968-7336.

Aug. 30-31, Sidewalk Sale Days, 9 am-6 pm, held rain or shine, end of season specials, downtown Wolfeboro.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair, Fri. & Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm, alpaca exhibit, lots of exhibitors, friendly, leashed pets welcome, held rain or shine under canopies, free admission. Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, www.joycescraftshows.com, 528-4014.

Aug. 30 & Sept. 1 & 2, 30th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Sat.: 10 am-6 pm; Sun.: 10 am-5 pm; Mon.: 10 am-4 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, free admission, held rain or shine, under tents and indoors, Castleberry Fairs, www.castleberryfairs.com.

Aug. 31, Bangles, Cuff Bracelets and Rings Class with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, preregister: 279-7920.

Aug. 31, Black Bear Half Marathon & 5K, 7 am-noon, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com.

Aug. 31, Cate Park Band Concert, Yardbird Temple, 7 pm, Town Docks, Wolfeboro.

Aug. 31, Color from Plants: Fiber Dyeing, 10 am-3:30 pm, pre-registration required. Learn colorful art and craft of fiber dyeing with plants. In-depth workshop will start at the Dye Garden and, using whole plants, an array of colorful dye baths will be created. Learn to wash, mordant and dye fiber. Go home with dyed wool yarn, handout of instructions and recipes, and colorful samples card. Takes place outdoors, dress for sun and shade. Bring your lunch. Age 16 (with parent) & above. Registration closes Monday, Aug. 26 or when filled. Remick Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591.

Aug. 31, Mountaintop Yoga, 8:45 am, Gunstock Mt. Resort, Rt. 11A, Gilford, www. gunstock.com, 293-4341.

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Aug. 31, Mushroom Foray with NH Mushroom Company, 10 am, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 31, New Hampshire Farm Museum - Milton Farmer’s Market, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. All items sold at the market are homegrown or handmade. FREE access to Museum outside grounds - animals, trails, with outbuildings open. Pig roast at noon, tickets in advance. Milton, 652-7840, www.facebook.com/NewHampshireFarmMuseum/.

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Aug. 31, Run Your Buns Off 4.2 miler race, runners and walkers welcome, start and finish at Basic Ingredients Bakery, Rt. 3A, Bristol, register: 7:45 am, race starts at 9 am, 744-6035.

Aug. 31, Sandwich Children’s Center 5K, 9-11 am, run or walk at your own pace, Center Sandwich, 284-7014.

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Aug. 31, Wolfeboro Art Walk, 5-7:30 pm, art, music, food, wine, for a list of locations visit facebook.com/wolfeboroartwalk. (Also held on Sept. 28) Aug. 31, Yardbird Temples, 7 pm, free, Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro.

Aug. 31, Sept. 1 & 2, 4th Annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser, The Arts Center at 12 Main St., Sandwich, takes place on the lawn, supports Advice to the Players, you can join the sale and sell your own things for $25 a day, or shop the sale, Jessie@advicetotheplayers. org.

Sept. 1, End of Summer Bash, Waterville Valley, music, kids’ games, Duck Race, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, 236-8175.

Sept. 1, Gary & Friends – Broadway and Beyond, 7:30 pm, Anderson Hall, Wolfeboro, program of Great Waters Music Festival and Wolfeboro Friends of Music, info/tickets: www.greatwaters.org or www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

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Sept. 1, Going Out With a Bang! Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Show, 10 pm, Weirs Beach, info: www.weirsbeachfireworks.com.

Sept. 1 & 2, 30th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Sun.: 10 am-5 pm; Mon.: 10 am-4 pm, Alton Bay Community House and Grounds, free admission, held rain or shine, under tents and indoors, Castleberry Fairs, www.castleberryfairs.com.

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Sept. 2, Storm the Castle Fun Run/Walk, 8 am, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 3, Evening of Poetry & Music, 7:30 pm, featuring the Bakery Band, Moultonboro Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonboro, 476-8895.

Sept. 3 Open House & Tour of the Collection at the Main Street Museum, presented

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Sept. 4, Exposed Spine Book Binding, taught by Jong-Yoon Kim, 2-4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, info/register: 279-7920.

Sept. 4, Serendipity in Science with Dr. Michael Cross, 6:30 pm, fun talk about science and breakthroughs, free, public welcome, Woodside Building, Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave., Laconia, 366-1400.

Sept. 6, Rockin’ Daddios, concert in Rotary Riverside Park, 6-8 pm, free, bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Sept. 6-15, Lee’s Mill Steamboat Meet, parade of boats, race, spectator viewing of steamboats, Moultonboro, 476-2224.

Sept. 7, Belknap Public Safety Day, free, celebrate local organizations that make Belknap County a safe place to live, work and play, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Rt. 11A, Gilford, 293-4341.

Sept. 7, Big Tree Tour, 1-2 pm, geared for teens and adults, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Sept. 7, Earrings in a Day Workshop, 10 am-4 pm, taught by Joy Raskin, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

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Sept. 7, PAWS to Read with Nessie, 10 am-noon, readers of all ages can sign up to read with Nessie a certified therapy dog, read at 15 minute intervals, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735, www.gafneylibrary.org.

Sept. 7, Plymouth Town Wide Yard Sale, 9 am-3 pm, sale locations all over town.

Sept. 7, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www. tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

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Sept. 8, LRPT40th Anniversary Celebration, The Meadow at Castle in the Clouds, 9 am-4 pm, The Meadows at Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, 253-3301.

Sept. 9, Antiques & Collectibles Lecture, 2 pm, talk by antiques experts Charlie Coulter and his daughter, Jennifer, with items from their private collection, free, public welcome, Woodside Building, Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave., Laconia, 366-1400.

Sept. 9, Freese Brothers Big Band in Concert, 6:30 pm, free, public welcome, Woodside Building, Taylor Community, 435 Union Ave., Laconia, 366-1400.

ONGOING: Belknap Mill, programs, exhibits and self-guided tours of the Power House, 1823 historic former textile mill, The Mill Plaza, 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Bolduc Park Golf Course, non-profit, volunteer run 9-hole, par-3 golf course and disc golf course, available for public use for modest donation, info: 524-1370. 282 Gilford Ave., Gilford, open daily 7 am-7 pm.

Book Sale, first Sat. of each month, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 10 am-noon, 323-8510.

Bristol Farmers Market, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Mill Stream Park, Rt. 3A, Bristol.

Bristol Historical Society, displays of local interest, free, public welcome, through Oct., Tuesdays 6-8 pm & Saturdays 10 am-noon, High St., Bristol, info: 744-2751.

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Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, Wednesdays through Oct. 2, held in parking lot/field by Elkins Library, Canterbury, rain or shine, vendors, music, food, info: ccfma.net.

Canterbury Shaker Village, open 10 am-4 pm, exhibits, tours, special events, food, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Clark House Museum Complex, through Aug. 31, open Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 pm, tours, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-4997.

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Dinosaurs Alive! on exhibit through Sept. 30, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Exploring the Summer of ’69 When Laconia & the World Had Space Fever, Laconia Historical & Museum Society, exhibit in rotunda at Laconia Public Library, free, through Sept. 21, info: 527-1278.

FIKA, every Saturday from noon to 1 pm, experience the custom of FIKA, with a complimentary slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake, Betty Schneider’s Scandinavian Baking, Rt. 113 East, 12 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua, 323-2021.

Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group, every other Tues., 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/ or interested onlookers welcome to join Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring a project to work on, if desired. Group meets monthly every other Tues. at Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include Museum admission.) 323-7591.

Franklin Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, on lawn of Franklin Regional Hospital, 15 Aiken Ave., Franklin, every Tues. through Sept., 934-2060.

Gilford Farmers Market, 9 am-noon, Saturdays, 88 Belknap Mt. Rd. at Benjamin Rowe House, Gilford, info: Gilford Farmers Market on Facebook.

Hill Historical Society, open house through Sept, held second Sat. of the month, 10 am-2 pm, Town Meeting House, 265 Murray Hill Rd., Hill, info: hillhistoricalsociety@ gmail.com.

Hooks and Needles, knitting and crocheting group, 9:30-11 am, Meredith Community Center, One Circle Drive, Meredith, 279-4538.

In the Round, 8:45 am, thought-provoking discussion, Benz Center Sunday mornings, Sandwich, all are welcome to discuss wide range of topics, 284-7532.

Laconia Farmers Market, 8:30 am-noon, Saturdays, City Hall parking lot, Beacon St., through Sept., info: laconiafarmersmarket.com.

Lakes Region Curling Assoc., registration open, runs from Oct. to mid Dec., Pop Whalen Ice Area, Wolfeboro, www.lakesregioncurlingnh.org.

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Lakes Region Fiber Artists and Crafters, Wednesdays, 10:30 am-1 pm, drop-in fiber arts group, work on rug hooking, needlecrafts, knitting, etc., Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042.

Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets monthly in Wolfeboro; call for time/ location/info: 569-2428.

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Libby Museum, natural history museum featuring the collections of Dr. Henry Forrest Libby, Abenaki artifacts, fossils, furs, Gov. Wentworth mansion relics, maps, adult and children’s programs, exhibits of contemporary art by local artists, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Lucknow Revealed, Castle in the Clouds Gallery Exhibit, through Oct. 27, Castle Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds. org.

Lunch Box to Paint Box, noon-1 pm, first Wed. of each month, bring your own lunch and watch an art painting demo by artist in residence Larry Frates, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, free, 524-8813.

Masonic Breakfast, first Sun. of each month, 7-11:30 am, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro. Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal, etc.

Model Yachting, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling 1 Meter model yachts on Tues. and US 12 model yachts on Thurs. Sailing takes place on Back Bay on the Bridge Falls Path. New participants and visitors are welcome. Call Mark Whitehead at 539-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info.

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Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits, 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137.

New Hampshire Farm Museum, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. House tours, barn exhibits, animals, and grounds. $25 for family, check www.nhfarmmuseum. org for events.

New Hampton Farmers Market, through Oct., 9 am-noon, Saturdays, Town House, off Rt. 104, New Hampton, 968-9530.

Open Studio, 10 am-noon, Mondays, drop-in painting group, open to public age 18 and up, beginner to advanced welcome, free, no instruction, bring your own supplies, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tilton Rd., Tanger Outlet Mall, Tilton, info: 991-2137.

Paddle Board Yoga, 9:30-11:30 am, Wild Meadow Paddle Sports, every Wed. & Sunday, 6 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, NH, info@wildmeadowpaddlesports. com, 253-7536. Experienced yoga instructor will have you walking up and down the board and doing poses you didn’t think you could do! Beginners are encouraged! Class sizes are limited so book now.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers 3 miles of hiking trails, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Events and programs throughout the year. Call 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, daily tours and chores, visit the gardens, see the farm animals, tours of the buildings, special events, 323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org.

River Otter Feeding, a special river otter feeding every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:30 am. See two playful resident river otters enjoy an early lunch. Expert volunteers tell visitors about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two. River otter feeding time is included in regular trail admission. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Sculpture Walk Tours, self-guided, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, open to public, www.greatermeredithprogram.com, maps/info: 279-9015.

Speers Summer Hymn Sing, 82nd season of the family hymn sing held each Sunday through Labor Day, bring an instrument to play, or come to sing with the audience, 36 Taylor Rd., Sandwich, info: Sue Speers at 284-7770.

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Tamworth Adult Book Group, meets 4th or 5th Wed. of each month, 10:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

Tamworth & the Civil War Exhibit, through Oct. 14, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

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Theater Thursday Matinee, first Thursday of each month, 2-4 pm, Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, new and classic movies shown, free, 875-2550.

Weekly Book Sale, held every Saturday in August at Union Congregational Church, 80 Main Street, Village of Union in the town of Wakefield, from 9 am-1 pm. Proceeds go to the church and towards the expenses of restoring and maintaining the Reunion Grange/Hotchkiss Commons. A variety of books with stock changing regularly. Coffee and treats available. Parking behind the church and in front of the Commons. Info: Betty at 473-2727.

Wolfeboro AL-ANON Family Group, 8 pm, meets weekly on Mondays, First Congregational Church, in library on second floor of the church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro.

Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, Thursdays from 12:30-4:30 pm, May 23-Oct. 31, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.WolfeboroAreaFarmersMarket.com.

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Aug. 28, Karaoke, 7 pm, Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake St., Bristol, 744-6336.

Aug. 28-Sept. 7, California Suite, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith, 279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Aug. 29, Don Bartenstein performs, 7-10 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

Aug. 29, Not Fade Away Band at Winnipesaukee Belle Crews Cruise, 6:30 pm, Winnipesaukee Belle, departs from Wolfeboro Town Docks, info: 569-3016.

Aug. 29, Pentatonix/Rachel Platten, 7:30 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets/info: 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

Aug. 30, Amyz Angry, 8-9 pm, Tower Hill Tavern, 264 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach/ Laconia, 366-9100.

Aug. 30, Breaking Benjamin, 5:20 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets/info: 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

Aug. 30, Dueling Pianos: Jim Tyrrell vs. Gardner Berry, 9 pm-midnight, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

Aug. 30, Jackie Lee performs, 7 pm, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

Aug. 30, Live Music in the Bistro, 6 pm, featuring Tony Martelli, Blue Bistro, Naswa Resort, Weirs Blvd., Laconia/Weirs Beach, 366-4341.

Aug. 30, Traditional Irish Music, 7-10 pm, Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake St., Bristol, 744-6336.

Aug. 30, Victim of Circumstance, 9 pm, Tower Hill Tavern, 264 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach/Laconia, 366-9100.

Aug. 30-Sept. 12, Flying Film Series: Echo in the Canyon, 6:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551.

Aug. 31, Alabama/The Charlie Daniels Band, 7 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, tickets/info: 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

Aug. 31, Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones, 8 pm, Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia, info: 527-0043, www.pitmansfreightroom.com Aug. 31, Manchuka!, 9 pm, Tower Hill Tavern, 264 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach/ Laconoia, 366-9100.

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Ongoing Contra Dance, beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, dance starts at 8 pm, Old Town Hall, Rt. 140, Gilmanton, takes place second Sat. of each month, $8 admission, https://www. facebook.com/groups/.

Day and Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, departures/schedule: 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Friday Theme cruises in Aug., Dinner Dance Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Enjoy the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset dinner cruise and dancing to live music with various themes. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. From Weirs Beach, 7-10 pm. 366-5331, www.cruiseNH.com.

Holycow Music Bingo, 6 pm, every Thurs. night until Aug. 29, Boardwalk Bar & Grill, 45 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 366-7799.

Irish Music Session, 7 pm, weekly on Fridays, Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake St., Bristol, 744-6336.

Karaoke, 7 pm, Wednesdays, Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, DW Highway, Meredith, in the tavern, 279-6212.

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Senior Discount Monday Night Dinner Cruises, swing to the oldies aboard the M/S Mount Washington. Experience the romance of Lake Winnipesaukee at night on a sunset cruise while you dance to the tunes of the “Good Old Days”. Buffet dinner is included. (Age 60 & over qualify for discount on Monday nights. Mondays, through Aug. 26. Departs Weirs Beach, 6-9 pm. 366-5531 or go to www.cruiseNH.com.

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The road is considered a major route, but if you are looking to get away from it all and take in some pretty fields and mountain views, this is the place to be. My goal was to find that old barn (I never did, and I suspect it may have been razed), but as I drove into the village area off the main road, I immediately felt the peace and tranquility. The village green is pretty, with a little gazebo and benches and I thought what a nice spot it would be to relax during lunchtime‌or anytime.

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The last time I visited, I was given a brief bit of information on Mary and then taken on a tour. My visit lasted maybe a half-hour because the home is modest in size: A two-up and two-down sort of structure. This time, I spent about an hour and a half at the home, because Cindy gives an informative talk after inviting visitors into the parlor. Guests are told they may sit on any chair unless a ribbon is placed on the chair to indicate it is fragile. A family of four was also visiting and the

two pre-teen daughters sat on the green silk fainting couch where Mary Baker would have once rested; I doubt if they had ever seen such a pretty but unusual sofa before!

Cindy shared the story of Mary Baker Eddy and the many hardships and ill health Mrs. Eddy endured before, during and after the Civil War times.

Although Rumney and the surrounding towns were busier back then, it was still a remote area and one can only imagine how lonely it may have been. Mary’s husband, a dentist, ran a practice from the room across the hall on the first floor. In such a small home, there was probably no other place for Mary to sit and sew and write and read than in the parlor. It was here that the dentist’s patients would wait for their appointment. Back then, a visit to the dentist likely meant pain and patients were understandably nervous. Mary was a comfort to many, offering a gentle, supportive presence that was a precursor to her later spiritual work.

After the talk, Cindy led me on a tour of the home, pointing out architectural features. We talked about what the original house would have been like, how Mary coped with life in the country and the ups and downs of living with her husband. (The dentist abandoned her and ran away with another woman; he returned and while she tried to make the marriage work, she eventually tired of his behavior.)

I was struck by the sense of quiet and the atmosphere of history in the home.

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I asked Cindy, before I left, where the road in front of the house led, since I had never ventured further than Mary Baker Eddy’s home. She replied, “It leads to Stinson Lake and it’s just a few miles up the road.”

Intrigued, I decided to take a little adventure drive to see the lake.

Although I have heard of Stinson Lake, I had no idea it was nearby and I was a bit surprised that there was a lake up there, as I drove up, up, up the hill.

Eventually I came to the lake area, and it was a pretty little body of water with many cottages hugging its shores. I did not venture far, because a road crew was doing construction, and it would have made travel on that particular

day a bit difficult. I plan to return in the fall to follow Stinson Lake Road to see where it leads in true day-tripping fashion.

I turned around and headed back down Stinson Lake Road and on a whim, decided to stop at the Rumney Village store for a snack. The store is just what you imagine a village country store to be with a porch, and lots of locals shooting the breeze about all the local and national news.

Historically, the store was built in 1865, right about the time Mary Baker Eddy was finding her spiritual path.

The store is a rarity: it is one of the few surviving examples of a late 19thcentury village store. It was originally a residence with a blacksmith shop, and later became a store. Today, it still operates as a store where, and if you

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Page 24 | THE LAKER | August 26, 2019 • Day Tripping Continued from page 23 live locally and realize you are out of milk or bread, you can stop at the Village Store. The store is located at 453 Main Street and also has art work and gifts.

I took my coffee and snack to the Rumney Common, which is nearby.

It was hot in the mid-day sun, but the common was cool, surrounded by shade trees. I sat on a bench and soaked up the peace and quiet. Now and then, I could hear someone at a nearby house chatting with a neighbor over the back fence, and a car would rattle by on the road to Stinson Lake, but mostly it was just small-town quiet and serenity. It was just what I needed to relax and enjoy the beauty of the day.

Just around the corner, I spotted a large brick building and was a bit surprised that such a small town had an impressive structure for its library. I like to stop at small-town NH libraries now and then. I don’t have a library card at the many libraries I visit, but you can be assured most of them have some great architectural features and the Byron G. Merrill Public Library in Rumney did not disappoint. Located on Buffalo Road, the library also fronts Main Street and the common.

Taking the entrance steps, I looked up at the very large stone columns on

Mary Baker Eddy's Rumney home. each side of doorway. Once inside, I saw the lobby area had lots of mellow woodwork and marble.

The 1904 library was designed in the Colonial Revival style, donated

by Adelaide Merrill in honor of her father. Clearly, the Merrill family was one of wealth because the library cost $16,000 to build in its day, quite a large sum of money.

Byron G. Merrill was born in Rumney in 1834 and educated in local schools.

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A big book sale was taking place when I visited, and I came away with a few great books for bargain prices.

While I was paying for my books, I asked the librarian to tell me a bit about the building and its history. She was eager to oblige and like any hardworking, dedicated librarian, she took me on a tour of the building. Every book shelf, every book and detail of the library was important to her and she also pointed out the handicap access area and then took me to see the lower level with another fascinating feature.

If you like to imagine what life was like in a remote, rural village many years ago, you will find the lower level area with a nice small stage area quite appealing. “What is a stage doing in

a library?” I couldn’t help but ask. It seems it was once used by the local women’s club and other civic groups for poetry readings and meetings.

I could just imagine a local ladies club in the early 1900s or even 1940, during the war years, gathering at the library to work on war-effort projects or getting together to discuss a book or poems, or even to put on a little play for the townspeople. The stage was modest in size, but had beautiful woodworking details. These days, the lower level is used for a teen room, probably appreciated by local kids as an after-school spot to study and gather. For information on the library, call 603-786-9520.

After leaving the library, I realized I had not gotten lost yet, which is a bit of a marvel for me. (I have a terrible sense of direction!). But that soon changed, when I thought I was taking the correct road back to Route 25. As I continued on Buffalo Road, I realized I was wrong. However, the road is the place where rock climbers and hikers convene to use the Rumney Rocks and Rattlesnake Mountain areas.

Rumney Rocks climbing area has two parking lots on the right-hand side of the road approximately one mile from the village intersection. The trailhead to Rattlesnake Mountain is about another 1.5 miles past these parking areas. It was too hot to go hiking on this day, and I was not dressed for such an activity (sandals vs. sneakers or hiking boots do not make for a good hike) but I plan to return with my adventure-loving son or daughter in the fall when the temps are cooler and foliage will create an added beauty to the landscape. For more information on the area, contact the White Mountain National Forest Headquarters at 603-536-6100.

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August 26, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • Day Tripping Continued from page 24 Quincy Bog Road. I parked (there is a good parking area) and then took a nice walk towards the boardwalk over the bog. Trail stations are marked and give the history of the bog, the plant and animal life and other interesting information. There are many stations along the trail and this area is well worth visiting. Go to www.quincybog. org for more information.

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Some of the arts and crafts will include beautiful pressed floral art, handsome wooden bowls, hand painted feathers, hand painted slate and wood, wildlife

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The event will be held rain or shine under canopies and friendly, leashed pets are welcome. Admission is free, as is parking. For more information, call Joyce at 603-528-4014 or visit www. joycescraftshows.com.

Just when I thought my day trip jaunt was complete, I happened upon a gem of a farm stand/farm. Longview Farm at 175 Quincy Road in Plymouth was a must-visit stop, with its large farm stand area. The farmers were busy and I appreciated the wide range of vegetables with such unusual additions as lemon cucumbers (of course I had to purchase some of these), as well as fresh tomatoes and all sorts of veggies.

I spied an extensive flower garden in the field and asked if they allowed customers to cut their own flowers.

They were eager to let me do so, and I found myself in one of the largest, most beautiful floral gardens I have ever had the pleasure to find. After gathering my flowers and paying for them back at the stand, the owners of the farm gave me permission to park nearby and do some outdoor sketching of the gardens.

It was a wonderful way to end my day before driving back through Plymouth and onto I-93 and eventually to the Laconia area.

While my housework was still there when I got home, the day trip escape to Rumney was just what I needed to relax and rejuvenate. Next winter, when the winds howl and the snow piles up around my door, I will pull out my photos of Rumney in all its summertime glory and remember Mary Baker Eddy and her little home and the beautiful town library, the rock cliffs, the bog and the farm stand. And those memories will make my rustic day trip, Rumney all worthwhile.

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‘Cue The Grill Labor Day Weekend Grilling

By Chef Kelly Ross Hello Lakes Region. This week, we will focus on Labor Day foods.

Undeniably, this time of year is a bit sad, as it marks the end of summer.

Granted, we are still a few months away from snow blowing in our faces, but it does mean that the summer season is officially coming to a close as the kids go back to school. On the plus side, we do still have pretty good weather for a while, as well as the beautiful autumn, and above all, that means we still have a few months of great outdoor grilling ahead of us.

When I was a kid and my family BBQ’ed, it was the usual burgers and dogs for the children, while the adults ate steak, chicken and such, but most of my Labor Day memories fall back on some great burgers for all. Maybe it was because it just had “comfort food day” written all over it and the adults felt like being kids for a day as well, or maybe after all the vacationing over the summer, money became a little tight come summers end. One thing I know for sure is when I was growing up, there were only two kinds of burgers, plain and cheese. Nowadays, there are more burger options out there than Presidential candidates. Options are a wonderful thing. Between different sauces, chutneys, stuffed

burgers, different kinds of cheeses and toppings, not to mention types of breads and rolls, the possibilities are outstanding. Being a Baby Boomer, I often use TV/movie references, and when I think burgers, I think of the old classic Saturday Night Live skit at the Olympia Café with John Belushi screaming “Cheeburger, cheeburger, cheeburger, cheep, cheep, Pepsi, no Coke” with his butchered accent.

Well, much of today is geared toward a few killer gourmet style burgers nothing run of the mill – then I will share an outstanding steak option, and lastly, I’ll finish with a tremendous clambake recipe with a bunch of goodies in individual foil packets which will satisfy many.

I’m going to start with a great unique barbecue sauce that turns this burger into something right near the top of the burger food chain, and that is a peanut chipotle barbecue sauce. I use this mostly for burgers and chicken breast sandwiches, but this is a universal sauce that can be used on many things.

I recommend doubling or tripling this recipe to keep a supply in the fridge, so make it in advance. It takes a little bit to make, but then again, most good sauces do. This recipe is for 4 awesome burgers.

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For the burger, reheat a well-oiled grill to high. Turn the beef into 4 patties, about 1 inch thick and brush them with olive oil on each side. Season with salt and pepper and pop them on the grill. Once you flip the burger (as time will depend on how you like them cooked) brush the cooked side with the

sauce. When you are about 2 minutes away from them being done, add a little more sauce, top with cheddar and scallions, and close the lid so the cheese is completely melted. Brush the rolls with butter or olive oil, grill until golden brown, brush both sides with the sauce, pop the burger on the bottom bun, and any desired veggie toppings, top it and give these a big bite. Absolute goodness!

The next burger on the list has a red onion compote that is to die for.

For those who don’t know, a compote is sort of like a jelly of sorts, being a fruit and/or vegetable preserved and/ or cooked in syrup. This one is a red onion compote that is cooked with blueberries, which makes for a great flavor blast. It has a great combo of sweet and sour. All in all, a simple burger in and of itself, but like the sauce in the last recipe, the compote absolutely puts this burger over the edge. Like the last sauce, this takes a little bit to cook and can be done in advance. This recipe will also give you 4 killer burgers.

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August 26, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 27 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 26 In a medium sauce pan, heat the oil.

Add the coriander and stir/cook for 30 seconds. Add the next 8 ingredients, turn up the heat and bring to a boil.

Drop the heat to a medium simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens, which will take about an hour. The end result will give you 2 cups. Let it go to room temp and then take out/discard the bay leaves. Heat your grill to high, making sure it is well-oiled. Form the burger into 4 patties, again about 1 inch thick. Season generously with the salt and pepper and put onto the grill. After 4-5 minutes, flip them like the last burger, once about 2 minutes away from being done, top with the bleu cheese and close the lid. Butter or oil the rolls and grill, put the burger on the bottom bun, add a generous amount of compote over the top of the cheese, maybe add some lettuce and cover them up and serve.

I’m going to add one more burger to the mix before we get into more upscale meals, but no more fun than these. Like the last two, the burger itself is basic, and it is all about the sauce. One of my top 3 sauce/condiments when having a simple basic burger is Thousand Island Dressing, and it’s probably my favorite on a salad. This recipe is a homemade dressing with a tarragon twist. If you are a fan of Béarnaise sauce, that is the distinct flavor you taste and in a big way. Unlike the last two, this sauce takes just a couple of minutes, although like any sauce or soup, things tend to get better over time. This recipe is for 6 burgers.

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1 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 12 oz thick sliced bacon 2 ¼ lb ground beef 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 4 oz extra sharp cheddar, sliced 6 sturdy burger rolls 6 large leaves lettuce 6 slices each of tomato & Vidalia onion For the sauce, combine the first 7 ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate.

Cook the bacon until crispy, and then cut the strips into 2-3 pieces each. Get your well-oiled grill up to a high heat.

Form the burger meat into 6 patties, at least an inch thick and well rounded, although work them as little as possible as that can make the burgers a little tough. Once the grill is hot, grill for as long as needed on each side for at least 4 minutes for a medium rare burger, although brush both sides of the burgers with the melted butter before doing so. This usually adds a nice crispiness to the burgers. Once the burgers are close to being done, add dressing, bacon pieces and cheese over the top and close the grill to melt the cheese. Butter the rolls, grill until golden brown. Spread more dressing on both halves of the bun, add the burger, lettuce, tomato and onion and dive in. This is a classic messy burger so have plenty of paper towels on hand.

OK, time to move off specialty burgers and into a great steak with an approach that is much different than the norm when grilling steaks. Sure, some of the ingredients are somewhat of the norm, but the method will be different. It has an Asian/Mongolian flavor to it and the crazy process will give you a tremendous crunchy outer crust unlike the average steak, which results in a juicer steak. As for the cut of meat, I suggest 12 oz sirloin strips or Delmonico’s or Rib Eyes. Of course, a nice Porterhouse always works too.

This is for 4 great hunks of beef and is named after a very special Japanese woman I worked for as a young cook.

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Heat the oiled grill to high. Once hot, place the steaks on. The cut of beef and the thickness will dictate how long to cook on each side, but brush the glaze generously over each side, which will caramelize the outer skin in an incredible way. This is so good, and I like to generally top it with simple but sweet caramelized onions, which is a cakewalk to prepare. This will easily be a repeat recipe for you in the future.

Last, but not least, is individual foil packets with an all-inclusive clambake recipe sure to have everyone flipping out. Seriously, what seafood lover doesn’t love a clambake? This is so simple for all concerned, and it’s not just clams. This is a great “all inclusive meal” that is fit for a king or queen. Foil packet grilling can be a great thing, and this is a classic example. This recipe is for 6.

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Happy Labor Day weekend everyone. Please enjoy these recipes and whatever else you may be grilling over the weekend. I know the kids are going back to school, and it is a bit sad to see summer winding down.

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ATTP’s 4th Annual Rummage Sale Fundraisertreasures, antiques, jewelry, kitchen Looking for a good bargain over Labor Day weekend? Stop by the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Sandwich, New Hampshire to shop and to show your support for Advice To The Players (ATTP) and bring home some treasures at excellent prices. All proceeds from the rummage sale go towards supporting Advice To The Players and the Arts Center at 12 Main Street. The sale runs from August 31 to September 1 and 2 from 10 am to 4 pm.

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From its beginning, the Great Waters Scholarship Program has contributed financial assistance to music students in the area, helping them on the journey to connect their gifts with the needs of the music world. They are a sponsor of the New Hampshire Master Chorale’s Children’s Chorus Festival and have partnered with the Kingswood

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The Wolfeboro Friends of Music (WFOM) programs are focused on children. They support middle and elementary students with lessons and instrument upgrades each year, senior KRHS students with cash awards, and for a number of years have brought artists to Wolfeboro for multi-day residencies to elementary, middle and high schools. Residencies by the mime Scot Cannon for elementary schools and a weeklong residency by the Seacoast Repertory Theater assisting high school students prepare for their presentation of “The Addams Family” are stand out example. WFOM has for seven years fully supported up to six students each year to attend the Summer Youth Music School’s

(SYMS) multi-week residential experience at the University of New Hampshire.

Direct support for these and other educational programs is an essential and significant part of the missions of both organizations and are wholly supported by donations and designated funds.

This concert will make continued and expanded programs stronger.

Both organizations realize the support for the presence of music in our children’s lives enriches their growth.

After the concert, the audience is invited to attend a reception at Anderson Hall with desserts and gentle potables. Audience members will have a chance to meet with the artists. Tickets may be obtained at www.greatwaters.org or www. wfriendsofmusic.org or at the Great Waters office at 54 North Main Street in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

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After high school, Mary worked at a gas station/auto body shop and Nate worked in construction.

In 1991, opportunity presented itself when the owner of the station, eager to retire, approached Nate and Mary, giving them the chance to purchase the shop. After they bought the business, Nate and Mary gutted, renovated and turned it into a convenience store/gas station, while raising two young sons.

Vacationing on Lake Winnipesaukee was an annual retreat for the McShinsky family.

They would pack up their camper and head to the Paugus Bay Campground in Laconia. At the lake, everyone enjoyed family-

time and Mary and Nate somewhat forgot the difficulties of owning and operating a convenience store/ gas station, which was open from 5 am until 10 pm, hiring and keeping reliable help to work shifts and complying with the standards and restrictions put upon gas stations by the EPA. Mary explained, “The store took up much of our time as well as trying to comply with EPA standards. It seemed as soon as we were compliant with one standard, the EPA introduced another.” By the end of 2017 Irving Oil and Gas approached the McShinskys and offered them a buy-out deal for their business. As Mary said, “They made us an offer we couldn’t refuse.”

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what they would do next. However, fate had a different timetable. In September of 2018, the McShinskys took their camper to Paugus Bay Campground in Laconia for another vacation on Lake Winnipesaukee.

On an ordinary day, while driving down Route 25 in Tamworth, NH, Nate and Mary passed an old auto body/paint shop. They pulled into the parking lot, entered the shop and saw the possibilities which would alter that day from ordinary to one of new beginnings. To quote Mary, “Our one-year plan lasted six months. Throughout the years, we have built five homes, gutted and renovated two gas station/auto body and paint shops and turned them into convenience stores while raising our sons.”

With a combination of imagination and foresight the McShinskys yet again gutted and renovated another old, tired shop and this time created a country cottage atmosphere in the “Outdoor and More Store.”

Nate and Mary drove to Atlanta, Georgia in January 2019 to attend a trade show. It was their first time attending a trade show and a chance to determine what exactly would be involved in owning and operating a seasonal store. They needed a direction in which to take the Outdoor and More Store. At the show Nate and Mary discovered

a world of handmade and handpainted crafts and met with some very creative craftsmen, artists and dealers. The Outdoor and More Store had its grand opening in May of 2019, Mother’s Day weekend, introducing a collection of 90 percent “Made in USA” products, as well as crafts specifically made in New Hampshire.

Looking for “Outdoor” furniture, garden accessories, planters, bird houses, arbors, gliders, water fountains, or browsing for indoor specialties where there is “More” offers a lot to customers. Shelves are arranged with an array of delightfully whimsical and distinctively creative handmade, hand-painted crafts.

Amish craftsmanship and creativity are unmistakable in the unique iron wall art coatracks depicting a bear or deer or moose in the wild, accented by striking rugged wooden frames and arranged next to iron wall clocks also accented by similar wooden frames. Crafted by the Amish, handsome wooden Dory’s stand in line resting on stern-end with bow pointing upward, the seats between can be used as shelves.

Tom of Seven Lincoln Designs in Milford, NH creates handmade wooden signs, hand-painted tables, decorative oars or special orders.

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August 26, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 31 Porch/patio furniture made with stainless-steel screws comes with a 20-year warranty and does not need to be covered. However, it may be a good idea in extreme weather conditions to cover the furniture, and if you have a metal roof, it might be a good idea to keep the furniture out of range of snow falling off the roof.

Adding to their plans for the future of the Outdoor and More Store, Mary and Nate plan to sell propane tanks for campers, bagged ice and cold drinks.

This past Fourth of July, Nate and Mary participated in the Wolfeboro parade. The theme of their float was “Nation, State, Community and Military.” Nate constructed a plywood replica of the state of New Hampshire with towns represented.

The military was represented by 19

• Outdoor and More Continued from page 30

At Outdoor and More, there is so much to see and gather ideas from a variety of handcrafted items; copper weathervanes, wooden cupolas, pergolas and arbors to Woodstock chimes and hammock swings. About the hammock swing made of durable material, this is no ordinary hammock swing but one which is portable. You can transport this lazy, hazy summer day cozy hammock swing in a slightly larger decorative canvas tote bag. The tote bag holds the swing, a sturdy chain, wooden bar, and a very comfortable sink-into seat with extra pillow. It makes the perfect gift for family, friends or for yourself. Candles sold at the Outdoor and More Store are supplied by the Bridgewater Candle Company. Mary explained, “We buy candles from the Bridgewater Candle Company, because with the sale of every candle one dollar is contributed to feeding three meals a day.”

Just to be forewarned, Maple the mascot bear, stands ready to greet you as you pull into the parking area of the Outdoor and More Store.

Although she looks ferocious, Maple is harmless.

What are Nate and Marys’ plans for the future of Outdoor and More?

This coming January 2020 they plan another trip back to the Atlanta Trade Show focusing on Mountain and Lake themes. The Atlanta Trade Show is the largest consisting of two 18-story buildings filled with all types and varieties of crafts.

Next season Nate and Mary are working on some interesting ideas to grow and enhance their business, possibly adding a rental program for arbors.

Also, the business will expand their delivery service, whether on land or on the lake. Nate will deliver to island properties as he has already done. He told the story of a couple who came into Outdoor and More and purchased quite a bit of outdoor furniture. When they realized their boat was not large enough to accommodate all the furniture, Nate loaded the furniture onto his pontoon boat and delivered it to the couple’s home on Treasure Island.

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For their efforts in creating an outstanding float, Nate and Mary received second place in Business Division and the Grand Marshall Award.

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Exhibits Help Drive Visitor Traffic at Wright Museum While often viewed by the public as static entities, the most successful cultural institutions constantly change, which explains why the Wright Museum, located on Center Street in Wolfeboro, puts tremendous effort into its rotating exhibits.

“Almost six years ago when we did not have changing special exhibits, our attendance was below 12,000,” Wright Executive Director Mike Culver said.

“Last year, we had 19,000 visitors, and we may exceed that this year. I attribute much of our nearly 70% increase in six years to changing exhibits.”

In 2019, the Wright Museum opened with the “Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” exhibit, which was curated by the Smithsonian and ran from May 1 to July 7. May and June saw new attendance records broken.

An Esquire Magazine cover, part of the current exhibit at the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro.

Opening on July 14, the exhibit, “Esquire Magazine: The World War II

Years,” helped set an attendance record for the month of July, explained Culver.

The exhIbit honors the Esquire Magazine, which evolved into a general-audience magazine that focused on aspects of American style and culture during WWII. “For the month of July, we broke our all-time attendance record, so I think the show has been a big hit,” he added.

“Esquire Magazine: The World War II Years,” runs through September 8, and it will be followed by “The Last Good War: The Faces and Voices of World War II.” Sponsored by Taylor Community and The Weirs Times, this exhibit will tell stories of WWII veterans and civilians through photographs taken by Thomas Sanders.

“The large-format photos of these men and women are iconic,” said Culver. “Those are ‘ancient oracles’

that wear their years on their faces with the same pride that they have when they speak about their personal experiences during WWII…I am sure it will move many people.”

For Culver, though, success of these exhibits comes at a hidden cost. “I am already planning next year’s exhibit,” he laughed. “We never stop.”

The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the home front and battle field.

The Wright Museum is open daily through October 31 from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 pm on Sundays. For more information about Wright Museum and its 2019 exhibits, visit wrightmuseum. org.

Lakes Region Conservation Trust celebrating 40 years The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) is hosting its 40th Anniversary Celebration from 9 am to 4 pm on September 8 at The Meadows at the Castle in the Clouds. The LRCT was founded in 1979 to preserve the extraordinary natural heritage of the Lakes Region and to ensure that it will continue to inspire and benefit generations to come.

The 40th Anniversary Celebration is open to all LRCT members and

volunteers and their families and friends, as well as members of the public who are interested in learning more about LRCT. There is no charge to participate in part or all of the celebration.

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The theater can house up to 300 concertgoers and offers free parking.

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Yester year Ooo La La…memories of the Shangri-La

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Photos courtesy of Robert Ames, webmaster of WeirsBeach.com It was originally operated as the Winnecoette (hotel), located in the bustling Weirs Beach area. Each summer, guests arrived for a short or entire summer’s stay and enjoyed the delights of the beach, Lake Winnipesaukee…and the large and beautiful Winnecoette.

Imagine staying at the Winnecoette, where you could relax on the hotel’s spacious porch and enjoy breezes from the lake cooling you on a warm summer evening after a home cooked meal in the dining room.

The hotel was well known in Weirs Beach for many years; it opened in 1879, and overlooked the area from its vantage point high on a hill. In 1952, it was purchased by George and Mary Spanos and renamed the Shangri-La. Change came slowly and a visitor in the 1950’s might have assumed George and Mary were going to continue with the original hotel structure and layout.

But things changed over time and the new resort was expanded…and modernized.

An early brochure from the era of ownership by Mr. and Mrs. Spanos tells

us the motel and cottages were “Truly a Shangri-La; with an unparalleled view of lakes and mountains – set apart with a unique atmosphere all its own. Large hotel rooms with private bath; attractive cottages, and modern new Motel.

Excellent Dining Room and Scenic Cocktail Lounge on premises. Sports including tennis and shuffleboards.

Golf and Playhouse nearby. ½ mile north of Weirs Recreational Center.”

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Brochures of the Shangri-La show the greatly enlarged hotel high on the hill. If you knew what the original Winnecoette House looked like, you could see that the new hotel retained some of the original design, but with more rooms and modernization transforming it into a full-fledged resort.

Guests also enjoyed the New Mermaid Lounge, Panorama Restaurant and Coffee Shop serving a variety of cocktails and “imaginative” cuisine. Numerous picture windows only added to the treat of eating in the restaurant, no matter the time of year.

The resort was a wonderful place for families, with two large heated pools, tennis, badminton, croquet, ping pong, archery, horse shoes, shuffleboard, outdoor barbecues, dancing, movies, bingo and even vaudeville! The Shangri-La also was the headquarters for photography classes taught by “a world-famous authority” although brochures do not identify who that photographer might have been.

Referring to old pamphlets, we see photographs of the hotel/motel rooms, and while they look simple by today’s

standards and styles, at the time they were the height of luxury. These rooms actually had televisions at a time when that was not always the case when staying at a motel; the views were incredible from the picture windows in the rooms, and the food and variety of activities were unsurpassed.

Another brochure exuded the delights that awaited those who stayed at the Shangri-La: “A recreational Motel Resort, a celestial retreat of 200 beautiful acres for your uncrowded enjoyment, 2 king-sized swimming pools with water warm as the South Seas, indoor and outdoor. An American Shangri-La for leisure, play and rest.”

Who could resist all that?

Added to this list of recreational fun, in the winter the Shangri-La offered skiing. A rope tow was added along with a lighted slope by the late 1960’s.

Although this was not a full-fledged ski resort, it added fun for guests who wanted a wintertime get-away in the Lakes Region.

With an extensive resort established, the Spanos family eventually sold the property in the spring of 1970. The new owners renamed the business the Brickyard Mountain Inn. One of the things added was extensive skiing on the property. The owners acquired snowmaking pumps and lights, and a new 1,357 ft. long Borvig double chairlift was installed, which greatly • Yesteryear Continued on page 35

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Get Rockin’ at the Rochester Opera House The Rochester Opera House is the place to be in September, with a variety of programs and concerts.

If you are a fan of rock music, be there for Blue Öyster Cult on Saturday, September 14 at 8 pm. For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. BÖC’s canon includes three stone-cold classic songs that will waft through the cosmos long after the sun has burned out: The truly haunting (Don’t Fear) The Reaper from 1976s Agents of Fortune, the pummeling Godzilla and the hypnotically melodic Burnin’ for You from 1981s Fire of Unknown Origin. Other notable BÖC songs include Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll, Then Came the Last Days of

May, I Love the Night, In Thee, Veteran of the Psychic Wars, Dominance and Submission, Astronomy, Black Blade and Shooting Shark. The intense creative vision of BÖC’s original core duo of vocalist/lead guitarist Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, and vocalist/ rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom are complemented by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, and the longtime rhythm section of bass guitarist Danny Miranda, and drummer Jules Radino.

Full Moon Fever (Tom Petty Tribute) remembers the great musician on Thursday, September 19 at 8 pm. Rock and Roll hall of famers Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers gave us some of the 20th century’s most memorable rock hits. For over a decade, Toronto-based band Full Moon Fever has brought these songs to crowds across North America.

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became the Village at Winnipesaukee condominiums and another, Cedar Lodge. In 2004, the Meredith Bay housing development began construction on land in the area.

If you have memories and/or photos of a stay at the Shangri-La, The Laker welcomes them for a future story on this important Weirs Beach landmark.

Please email to lkr@thelaker.com or pressreleases@thelaker.com.

(Thanks to Robert Ames, webmaster of weirsbeach.com, and The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Museum for information for this article.)

added to the size and capacity of skiing at the resort. According to www. newenglandskihistory.com, new trails were opened and night skiing was added. Those who wanted to try out skiing could sign up for lessons at the resort’s ski school, and rent equipment there as well. The ski area lasted about a decade before closing permanently in the early 1980’s.

The inn and property were sold in 1981 and in 2001. With 220 acres in Weirs Beach, the property was divided into several parcels and one

The Tom Petty tribute band Full Moon Fever will be at the Rochester Opera House on Sept. 19. an amazing re-creation of an actual live Petty concert. You’ll experience the classic sounds of the Rickenbacker guitar, those pitch-perfect harmonies, and the straightforward rock and undeniable raw energy that has come to define the live show of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. This dynamic tribute band truly delivers on their goal of taking you to that same special place. From classics such as American Girl, Refugee, and Breakdown to fan

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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling I. Any person engaged in scuba diving on any of the public waters of the state and any person engaged in snorkeling in normally traveled navigable public waters shall have a diver’s flag, consisting of a red flag with a diagonal white stripe, displayed indicating that diving activities are in progress. The bottom of said flag shall

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II. Any person engaged in scuba diving or snorkeling shall remain within 75 feet of their dive flag. Boaters shall remain a minimum of 150 feet away from any posted dive flag, unless there are circumstances which prevent the operator from maintaining a minimum of 150 feet, in which case the operator shall maintain headway speed.

III. The commissioner of safety may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to restricting scuba diving

Interference With Navigation I. Any person who knowingly removes, destroys, moves, or injures any buoy, beacon, or other navigational aid placed in, on, or adjacent to any of the public waters of the state for the purpose of guiding and protecting navigation and boating thereon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

II. Any person who knowingly places an obstruction dangerous to navigation in any of the public waters of the state without reasonable precaution to protect the public from such obstruction shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

III. Any person who shall moor or make fast a boat, vessel, raft, or float of any description to a buoy, beacon, or other navigational aid placed in, on, or adjacent to the public waters of the state shall be guilty of a violation.

IV. (a) Any person who knowingly places a swim line in any public body of water without first obtaining a permit issued by the director of state police shall be guilty of a violation. (b) Any person who operates a boat within any permitted swim line on any public body of water without the permission of the permittee shall be guilty of a violation.

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August 26, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 37 (c) The commissioner is authorized to establish fees and expiration periods for permits issued under subparagraph (a).

The fee for a permit shall not be greater than $50 and all permits shall expire no later than 5 years after the date of issuance. All fees collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the navigation safety fund established under RSA 270-E:6-a.

Boat Racing No commercial boat, private boat, or sail boat shall race with another such boat over a predetermined course on any of the public waters of the state unless the course is laid out and marked in a manner satisfactory to the director of state police and said race is held under a permit issued by said director to a recognized sponsoring organization stating the date and place of the race.

Operation of Boats Persons 12 Years of Age or Under.

– No child 12 years of age or under shall operate, control, or be transported on the deck of a boat or vessel which is underway upon the public waters of the state unless said child is wearing a personal flotation device of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard; provided, however, boats, vessels and ships with continuous side rails enclosing the perimeter of the boat, vessel, or ship, 3 feet or more in height and enclosed between the deck and the top of the railing in a way that would reasonably prevent passage of a small child are exempted from the provisions of this section.

Ski Craft I. No person shall operate a ski craft on any lake, pond, or river unless the person is 16 years of age or older.

II. No person shall operate a ski craft on any lake, pond, or river between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

III. No person shall operate a ski craft unless he is wearing a personal floatation device which is Coast Guard approved type 1, 2, or 3.

IV. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, on which the operation of ski craft is prohibited by law.

V. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, on which the operation of ski craft is prohibited as a result of a hearing pursuant to RSA 270:74-a.

VI. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, in violation of a restriction imposed pursuant to RSA 270:74-a.

VII. No person shall operate a ski craft within 150 feet of another ski craft or of a boat, raft, float, or swimmer unless the speed of the ski craft is reduced to headway speed. No person shall operate a ski craft in a cove, as designated by the commissioner, or within 300 feet of shore, except as provided in paragraph VIII or pursuant to RSA 270:74-a, V. For the purpose of this paragraph “cove” is defined as a bay or inlet which at its widest point does not exceed 1,000 linear feet.

VIII. A person may operate a ski craft from the shore to any area where the operation of ski craft is allowed, provided that the ski craft shall not be operated at a speed exceeding headway speed within 300 feet from shore or in a cove as defined in RSA 270:74, VII and provided that the ski craft shall be operated in a direct line between the shore and the area where operation is allowed.

IX. A person may operate a ski craft on the lakes, ponds, and rivers of the state except in areas which are prohibited by the department and those lakes, ponds, and rivers specifically prohibited by RSA 270:75-

109 and other legislative acts.

X. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

Motorboat Noise Levels I. No person shall operate a ski craft on any lake, pond, or river unless the person is 16 years of age or older.

Ski Craft ski craft on any lake, pond, or river between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

III. No person shall operate a ski craft unless he is wearing a personal floatation device which is Coast Guard approved type 1, 2, or 3.

IV. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, on which the operation of ski craft is prohibited by law.

V. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, on which the operation of ski craft is prohibited as a result of a hearing pursuant to RSA 270:74-a.

VI. No person shall operate a ski craft on a lake, pond, or river, or area thereof, in violation of a restriction imposed pursuant to RSA 270:74-a.

VII. No person shall operate a ski craft within 150 feet of another ski craft or of a boat, raft, float, or swimmer

unless the speed of the ski craft is reduced to headway speed. No person shall operate a ski craft in a cove, as designated by the commissioner, or within 300 feet of shore, except as provided in paragraph VIII or pursuant to RSA 270:74-a, V. For the purpose of this paragraph “cove” is defined as a bay or inlet which at its widest point does not exceed 1,000 linear feet.

VIII. A person may operate a ski craft from the shore to any area where the operation of ski craft is allowed, provided that the ski craft shall not be operated at a speed exceeding headway speed within 300 feet from shore or in a cove as defined in RSA 270:74, VII and provided that the ski craft shall be operated in a direct line between the shore and the area where operation is allowed.

IX. A person may operate a ski craft on the lakes, ponds, and rivers of the state except in areas which are prohibited by the department and those lakes, ponds, and rivers specifically prohibited by RSA 270:75109 and other legislative acts.

X. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

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Everyone Can “Raise Heck” at Prescott Farm on September 14 Throughout the region during the summer and fall, sports and fitness enthusiasts can participate in a wide selection of road races, triathlons, and golf events. On Saturday, September 14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center on White Oaks Road in Laconia, New Hampshire is pleased to offer something a little different for the fun- and fitness-minded.

The “Raise Heck Tug O’ War… and more!” is an opportunity for friends, families, and co-workers to ‘pull together’ and showcase their strength – or at least their enthusiasm and good humor – as they raise funds to support Prescott Farm’s preschool and camp scholarship programs. Part of Prescott Farm’s Annual Harvest Festival, this year’s tournament is

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Adult teams (age 18+) of five – eight individuals will compete in a traditional Tug O’ War tournament.

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Prizes will be awarded for top performing teams and for teams that raise the most money. Initial registration fee for the Tug O’ War Tournament is $25/participant.

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Youth teams (age 8 – 17) of four individuals will race across Prescott Farm’s fields wearing snowshoes and ‘jump’ over hay bales. This timed event will showcase participants’ athleticism and sense of humor. Prizes will be awarded to top performing teams and for teams that raise the most money. Initial registration fee for the Snowshoe Hay Hurdle Relay is $15/participant.

Toboggan Pumpkin Pull Younger children (age 0 – 7) will compete by age group as individuals pulling a toboggan with an increasing number of pumpkins over a 10-yard distance. Prizes will be awarded for top performers in each age group and for the child who raises the most money. Initial registration fee for the Toboggan Pumpkin Pull is $10.

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New LakeSmart Book Now Available from NH LAKES A free guide for all interested in living a lake-friendly lifestyle!

Did you know New Hampshire is home to nearly 1,000 lakes? Is there a lake that you love? The LakeSmart Book is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in living a lakefriendly lifestyle.

NH LAKES has developed this guide to help you understand lake ecology and the connections between lake health and your activities in your home, on your property, along the shoreline, and out on the lake. This guide provides you with some simple suggestions on how to minimize your impacts on

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For more information about the “Raise Heck Tug O’ War… and more!” contact info@prescottfarm. org, prescottfarm.org, or call 603366-5695.

Prescott Farm is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to environmental education and preservation. For more than 20 years, Prescott Farm has been a destination for people of all ages to learn about New Hampshire wildlife, ecology, natural history and cultural history through hands-on public programs and service learning opportunities in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It is a designated wildlife viewing area with over 160 acres of idyllic farmland, forest and pastures open daily, year-round to the public including more than three miles of woodland, pond and field trails, heritage gardens, and a Natural PlayScape, as well as Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool and WildQuest summer and vacation camps.

O’ War… and more!” tournament is to raise money for scholarships.

Participants in all events are asked to reach out to their network of friends and colleagues to raise funds in support of the unique nature-based learning provided by WildQuest Camps and Fledglings Preschool. The online registration and fundraising pages, linked from prescottfarm.org, make this an easy process. Participants in all events will go to prescottfarm.org to register. They will join or create a new team on the site.

New in 2019, individuals or smaller groups who wish to take part but do not have the numbers to create a full team are encouraged to register. Prescott Farm will establish “Freelance Teams” so that anyone interested can be part of the event.

Registrants who need to alter their team membership after registration can contact Prescott Farm to make any changes.

the lake and where to jobs in the state are find information about dependent upon healthy permit requirements for and clean lakes and land clearing, structure the opportunities they building, and other provide. Simply put, development projects New Hampshire’s lakes near lakes. You will are important to the also find out how to state’s economy, its become involved in lake natural environment, and conservation programs. our overall quality of life.

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End of Summer Events Around Sandwich

By Diane Cook Johnson There are still many activities in the town of Sandwich, as we savor the last of summer and look ahead to autumn.

Sandwich Children’s Center 5K This is a not to miss benefit 5k!

Register or just show up or take it to the next level and get sponsors to win prizes. Compete to set your own best record or walk at your own pace.

Kids are welcomed and encouraged, as is everyone regardless of age or ability. Support the nature based early learning center. The 5K will take place on Saturday, August 31 from 9 to 11 am. For details, location and more, call 603-284-7014.

Sandwich Farmer’s Markets The Saturday Market is in North Sandwich from 9 am to 1 pm. Come

join your local farmers at Remick Park, beginning at 9 am. Come get summer squash, lettuce, snap peas, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, herbs, flowers, broccoli, cantaloupe, corn and more, all organically grown. And don’t forget the eggs. Farmers will also have herbs and flowers, and frozen meats to fill your freezer. Greene Studios will have gorgeous bags and accessories.

A skilled baker will have baguettes for sale. Elevens will be serving up delicious and healthy fare. Stroll across the street and check out the North Sandwich Store, open once again!

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Sandwich Fair The Sandwich Fair is coming up on October 12, 13 and 14. Sandwich Fair Exhibitor Handbooks (also online at www.thesandwichfair.com) and brochures are available around the area to help you plan your exhibit and fall visit. Three-Day Advance Sale tickets can be purchased in the Fair Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 3 pm. Call 603-284-7062. The office is located at 7 Wentworth Hill Road in Center Sandwich.

Dear Old Sandwich The summer exhibit at the Sandwich Historical Society is Dear Old Sandwich 100 Excursions. The exhibit room is set up to resemble an old excursion highlighted over the years; it is located at 4 Maple Street in Center Sandwich. Call 603-284-6269.

Along with the special summer exhibit, the Elisha Marston House and Barn will take visitors back in time through beautiful, period decorated rooms to imagine how life used to be.

The two-story barn is filled with all manner of early tools, furniture, signs, and collections of household objects, most from early Sandwich families.

Another gem is the gift shop, located just to the left of the visitor’s entrance.

Decorated like an old country store, it is filled with an eclectic mix of treasures. Although a small space, there are beautiful displays in the little shop.

The Elisha Marston House Museum and Gift Shop is open Wednesday Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; The Grange, and the Lower Corner Schoolhouse are open less frequently. Hours are through September.

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Spark Your Inspiration With A Painting Class Art Works Gallery in Chocorua will be offering two workshops for this fall: “Painting Trees” on September 21, and “3-Day Watercolor Plein Air Painting” on October 1, 2 and 3. Each class includes guided instruction, painting demos, and tips along the way to increase your painting skills.

New England-based artist Ed Wintner returns to Art Works for “Painting Trees—It’s not hard with a few key tips!” on Saturday, September 21. The morning session (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) is on deciduous trees working on basic shapes, trunk shading, two good ways to paint leaves, and leaf colors during the year. After lunch the focus is on conifers: basic shapes, shading, painting needles without painting needles, and yes, you need branches. Class fee is $75 per person. A short supply list will be provided upon registering, with acrylic paints preferred.

Ed Wintner’s paintings are inspired by nature and are on display at Art Works Gallery and at www.edwintner. com. “I approach landscape painting with the idea that three-dimensional space can be created through solid color gradients with boundaries that define sharp contours and silhouettes.

This is a style of painting that I have recently developed on a large scale, building from previous work in small watercolors. Trees have always been a favorite part of a landscape for me, and in my paintings, I try to have the silhouettes of trees provide an interplay of positive and negative space. These natural forms create depth through spatial relation both to each other and to the contours of the landscape.”

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Pre-register for classes at Art Works Gallery-Chocorua Creative Arts Center by calling 603-323-8041, or emailing artworks4us2@gmail.com.

Stop by Art Works at 132 Rt. 16/ White Mountain Highway, Chocorua, New Hampshire. The gallery is open year-round. July and August open hours are 10 am to 5 pm every day, September open Friday to Monday.

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Mark Lorenze Receives NH LAKES Most Prestigious Award Mark Lorenze, a resident of Franklin, New Hampshire and a longtime steward of Webster Lake, was recently awarded the 2019 John F. Morten Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship. Andrea LaMoreaux, vice president of NH LAKES, along with Shirley Green, NH LAKES board member, presented the prestigious award to Mark at the Webster Lake Association annual meeting.

In September 2002, a special award was created in honor of the late John F. Morten (1914-1989). It was Mr. Morten’s lifelong work, giving generously of his time, talents, and financial resources to help protect New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds that he loved so much. He was a person who made things happen—an out-ofthe box thinker, leader, and activist who was organized, determined, and persistent in the achievement of any task. It is in tribute to his vision, dedication, and commitment that NH LAKES established the John F. Morten Memorial Award for Exemplary Lakes Stewardship.

“Volunteer lake stewardship, in all its forms, is how we keep our lakes clean and healthy for future generations,” said NH LAKES Board Chair, Stu Lord. “There are many people doing great work on a voluntary basis at many of New Hampshire’s lakes.

Mark’s commitment to Webster Lake has spanned years and has included every conceivable role. He truly is the

Mark Lorenze (right), was awarded the 2019 John F. Morten Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship by NH LAKES Board Member Shirley Green (center) and NH LAKES Vice President Andrea LaMoreaux (left). go-to person at Webster Lake, and, in our eyes, most deserving of the 2019 John F. Morten Award.”

The people who volunteer alongside Mark at Webster Lake, and nominated him for the award, had this to say: “Mark does it all, making sure that we are collecting water samples and monitoring lake health, checking the lake for invasive plants, serving as volunteer Lake Hosts educating boaters about the importance of preventing the spread of invasive species, working with Franklin town officials on runoff

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holding community events at the lake.

He is either doing the work or helping someone get it done.”

Tom O’Brien, NH LAKES President added, “Once again, we had the challenge of choosing the best from the best of New Hampshire’s volunteer lake stewards. Mark Lorenze’s commitment to Webster Lake and the Franklin community has spanned years and is truly exemplary. He is most deserving of our most prestigious award.”

For a listing of previous Morten Award recipients, visit nhlakes.org/ awards.

NH LAKES is the only statewide, member-supported nonprofit organization working to ensure that the lakes of the state remain clean and healthy, now and in the future.

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Reed at Bank of NH Stage in September Eli “Paperboy” Reed will be appearing at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord, New Hampshire on Friday, September 20 at 8 pm. The performance is part of a larger tour where the Brooklyn-based singer and his rafter-raising, horndrenched live band set out across the Eastern United States on the heels of their new album “99 Cent Dreams”.

This show is part of the free William H. Gile Concert Series.

“99 Cent Dreams” marks a return to the timeless music Eli fell in love with as a young man, performing in the juke joints of Clarksdale, Mississippi and the Chicago church of Chess Records artist-turned-preacher Mitty Collier.

With his enduring love of soul music more fervent than ever, Eli’s songs on “99 Cent Dreams” may range from

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Tickets for the September 20 Eli Paperboy Reed performance are limited to four per patron. Tickets may be ordered by calling the Bank of New Hampshire at 603-225-1111 or online at banknhstage.com. Tickets may also be obtained at the box office, which is open Monday through Friday from noon to 6 pm. Other upcoming performances at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage include Ryan Montbleau Band on August 29 and the Ballroom Thieves on September 5.

The William H. Gile Concert Series opened on December 16, 1960, after a legacy of more than $700,000 was left

by Helen B. Gile in 1952 to finance a free concert series for the residents of Concord, New Hampshire. The bequest was made in memory of Ms. Gile’s father, William H. Gile, who had resided in Concord for a number of years. Ms. Giles stipulated that the details of the concerts were to be

left to a committee of three Concord citizens and that the events were to be “of the highest type in all respects.”

After much consultation, the first Gile Concert Series was arranged for the 1960-61 season and was held at the Capitol Theatre (now the Capitol Center for the Arts).

Over the first few years alone, the Gile Series enabled the Concord community to enjoy choir, dance group, and operatic performances, as well as luminary soloists such as Van Cliburn, Isaac Stern, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Victor Borge. While the concert series has been held at various locations over the decades, it is currently being performed again at the Capitol Center and Bank of New Hampshire Stage.

The Bank of New Hampshire Stage (banknhstage.com) is located at 16 South Main Street in Downtown Concord, New Hampshire and is owned and operated by the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA), a 501(c) (3) organization. It expands the CCA’s music offerings in a club setting, while also creating a home for theatre, comedy, and Met Opera, National Theatre, and Bolshoi Ballet HD broadcasts. The Bank of New Hampshire Stage also serves as a community resource, with a mission of making the performing arts more accessible to all. Through it, the CCA expects to bring approximately 150 new shows and events to Central New Hampshire, serving an additional 23,000 patrons per year.

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Gilford On a beautiful, level lot with fabulous lake and mountain views, sandy swimming and oversized dock, this spacious home is perfect for an extended family. It can easily be used as a two-family home or a spacious single-family home. This is a special Gilford property. $2,350,000

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Stunning and landmark KREBS Farm overlooks private ponds, rolling meadows, woodlands and picturesque lake and mountain views. Renovated to include a Great Room, which was incorporated into its original barn, the home includes 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. This is a magnificent property. $3,895,000

This tasteful and sunny Governor’s Island waterfront home has a desirable SW exposure that is perfect for enjoying colorful sunsets. A desirable floor plan allows for easy single level living while having room for extended family and guests. The home shows like new. $2,650,000

Center Harbor - Elegance and sophistication of this wonderful turn-of-the-century Georgian style brick and slate home is impressive. Sitting atop a high hill in beautiful Center Harbor, NH, in a convenient, private location, the long-distance panoramic views of Squam Lake and mountains are breathtaking. $1,950,000

Gilford - This elegant country estate with nearly 16 private acres has picturesque long views. A barn with 4 stalls plus a pony stall, has a caretaker’s 2 bedroom apartment above plus storage for farm equipment.

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Moultonborough - If you are looking for a waterfront home with original, charming detail that has been beautifully and tastefully updated, this home is for you. 1.7 private acres, 284’ of prime water frontage, SW exposure, private location, dock. Step inside and you will experience a charming, casual and inviting year-round home. $1,595,000

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Laconia - This sun-filled home is located in the desirable Windermere Ridge community. A large 2 acre lot provides privacy. The tasteful 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has a sweeping and attractive farmers porch. This home is in pristine condition and is located in a desirable and convenient neighborhood. $499,900

Gilford - This beautifully updated 2 bedroom condominium is warm and inviting. The kitchen and baths have been tastefully updated. Amenities include docks, moorings, tennis courts, pools, clubhouse and beach. Samoset is a desirable and convenient community. $324,900

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