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Inside This Issue... Find More Music | Page 3

Golf | Page 19

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Let the Music Play On

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper If you ask Chuck Farrell the recipe for his success in the music business, he would likely laugh and say, “It’s five percent talent and 95 percent luck!”

While being in the right place at the right time probably helped, Chuck got to the “right place” by talent. As a musician for many years, he has played guitar with such notables as James Montgomery, Jon Butcher and others.

After growing up in the seacoast area of New Hampshire, Chuck headed to the West Coast and specifically, San Francisco. “That was in 1990,” he recalls from his home in Center Tuftonboro. “I went there because it was the farthest I could get from New Hampshire!”

This is said jokingly, but what Chuck really means is he needed to get out on his own, try a different music scene and network with other musicians.

While living in California, Chuck worked with a variety of musicians, some he recalls, were bands he had admired since he was a kid. Later, back on the East Coast, Chuck worked with James Montgomery, Diane Blue, as well as former members of Boston Joe Cocker and Tina Turner, to name a few.

After 9/11, when the world changed for most people, Chuck says it was a wake-up call for him as well. “I am not shy in saying I was living a decadent lifestyle,” he explains. No one can live that way forever without some amount

of burn-out. “The eventual move back to New Hampshire was a good one,” he adds.

The many contacts and friendships made with musicians around the country have endured, and even after Chuck and his wife, Dina, moved to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, he continued to tour seasonally with members of those bands.

Chuck sings the praises of his wife, who runs a wonderful farm property called The Olde Ways at Mustard Seed Farm. He says he helps her with some farm chores, but she is the driving force in the farm, which keeps her very busy while he continues in the music business.

How did the couple meet? Chuck laughs as he recalls that it was a longdistant relationship for quite some time. While he met plenty of women in California, there was a deeper, more satisfying connection with Dina and eventually she traveled to the West Coast for a visit. The couple clicked and were married in 2003, settling at their Center Tuftonboro property.

Never one content to rest on his former fame, Chuck decided, a few years ago, to bring some of his friends to the area for concerts. He saw a need in the area for the sort of concerts many found appealing: southern rock, blues and now and then, acoustic.

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | August 10, 2020 • Music Continued from page 3 “We settled on doing shows in Wolfeboro, because the Inn on Main Street has a great barn venue that fit our needs perfectly. It has plenty of indoor seating and we could offer dinner to those attending the shows,” Chuck says.

Well received, the concerts brought such talented musicians as Jon Butcher and Diane Blue, among others, to the area. Chuck sometimes plays with the performers, but always he is there to coordinate the events and offer support to the artists. He puts it all together via his company, Can You Hear Me Now Productions.

This year, however, the pandemic has created a different environment with many events throughout the area being cancelled or postponed. Chuck has altered some of his plans as well, but found there are ways to keep the music going.

An upcoming August 21 and 23 concert to be held in Alton, coordinated

by Can You Hear Me Now Productions, will be a unique and entertaining event featuring members of bands Chuck knows well and has played with in the past. Titled Once an Outlaw featuring Chris Anderson of The Outlaws and Chris Hicks of the Marshall Tucker Band with Jeff Howell of Foghat, the concert will be held at a beautiful country location, Cold Spring Farm Estate, in Alton, where there is plenty

Musicians who will perform for acoustic concerst on Aug. 21 & 23. of room for social distancing.

The concert, with a dinner and champagne reception, will be an acoustic show. The musicians have a loyal following in the area, and only 100 tickets will be sold for each of the two evenings of the event. A meetand-greet will also be featured and will allow concertgoers a chance to chat with the musicians.

At a time when the pandemic has created little to celebrate, the concert

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Chuck says the tickets are selling well, due to the loyal fan base and the uniqueness of the event.

“We also may be back in the area for an electric version of the concert on Columbus Day weekend. It would be an outdoor event as well,” says Chuck.

He adds that he thinks the audience will enjoy the acoustic show with a style that is a bit different than an electric concert, and there will be no end of songs from which to choose.

You can expect to hear music from Marshall Tucker, Blackfoot, Foghat and of course, The Outlaws.

The mission for Chuck, who loves the Lakes Region where he now resides, is to bring big shows to intimate settings.

He has certainly succeeded in doing so with shows in Wolfeboro; the Alton concert is one more opportunity to “keep the music coming” as Chuck

would say.

The musicians who will be playing in the concert have been in the Lakes Region in the past, many performing at Meadowbrook in Gilford. All loved the Lakes Region and are excited to return for the August concert.

Marshall Tucker were scheduled for a 30 city farewell tour with the late Charlie Daniels in 2021. With the recent passing of Mr. Daniels, Chris Hicks’s schedule, as well as the schedules of other members of the band, allowed for a new project. Once an Outlaw decided to have the first round of rehearsals in the Lakes Region around the Alton shows and the second round in Nashville after the first of the year for spring/summer dates in 2021.

The owners of the Alton venue have a desire to bring great music to the area and the location is stunning. With a delicious catered dinner before the show, the upcoming August 21 and 23 shows are decidedly upscale, but in a personal way that gives a nod to the great rock music of the bands Chuck has played with for decades. (Chuck will be playing at the concert as well.)

Chuck has settled into a life that offers him the best of all worlds (although the word “settled” might not appeal to a rock ’n roll musician who has toured with some admitted bad boys of rock over the years). He has a beloved wife and children, a family farm, a peaceful community and area in which to reside and a chance to continue to tour with the bands he has been part of for years.

While the pandemic may have altered lives, the Once an Outlaw upcoming concert is happening because of Chuck’s hope to see the music, in times good and difficult, play on.

For tickets/information about the upcoming August 21 and 23 concerts, visit www.ticketleap.com, or call 603-387-0246. You can also purchase tickets at Black’s Paper Store in downtown Wolfeboro (603-569-4444).

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Trails Blend Health and History

By Thomas P. Caldwell Outdoor recreation remains among the healthiest activities to pursue, and one of the best offerings in the Lakes Region is the series of walking, hiking, and biking trails that are being developed alongside the lakes and rivers, many of them utilizing old railroad beds.

The latest development is Bristol Falls Park, located at a former railroad branch station at the confluence of the Newfound and Pemigewasset rivers.

The park, completed on July 23, will serve as the stepping-off point of the Pemi Trail, proposed to connect downtown Bristol with Profile Falls in the Franklin Flood Control Area.

Today, that trail consists of a path that largely follows the old railroad bed that served the Bristol Branch, coming out of Franklin. Plans call for a phased approach involving the construction of a bridge over a washed-out area and widening the overgrown path with a hard-packed surface suitable for bicycles as well as pedestrians.

The town has discussed such a trail with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the last three decades, but the effort picked up support in 2018, when Bristol entered into a partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension as part of the Community & Economic Development team’s new Downtown & Trails Pilot Program. The UNH Extension has been providing assistance in the exploration of action that could leverage the area’s natural assets for economic vibrancy,

Landscaping for Bristol Falls Park, built on the site of a former railroad station, was completed on July 23.It is the first part of a trails project slated to create a multi-use path along the Pemigewasset River extending to Profile Falls. (Tom Caldwell Photo)

according to Bristol Town Administrator Nik Coates.

“The project had been envisioned many years, including being brought to the fore when the design charrette was done which was also the spark for the redevelopment of [Central] Square,” Nik said.

Multi-use trails have proven to be economic drivers, bringing walkers and bicyclists — and snowmobilers in the winter months — to the stores and restaurants lying near the paths.

The Northern Rail Trail, for instance, which runs from Boscawen to Lebanon, spurred a revitalization that included businesses in downtown Danbury, situated at the halfway mark.

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tends from Prospect Street in Franklin to Park Street in Northfield, with another section running from the Tilton Police Station to Route 140, for a total distance of 4.2 miles. The first section of the trail, from downtown Franklin to the “upside-down” sulphite railroad bridge, is paved, after which it has a packed dirt surface. The section from Franklin to Cross Mill Road in Northfield largely follows the Winnipesaukee River, known for its Class IV rapids popular with kayakers. From Cross Mill to Park Street, the trail veers away from the river but passes two ponds that boast abundant wildlife. The trail ends at the Northfield Freight Depot. From there, users need to travel along sidewalks on Elm Street in Northfield and cross into Tilton on Cannon Bridge, then use the sidewalks from downtown Tilton to the Tilton Police Station parking area, where the trail resumes.

The Winni Trail passes mill ruins that are highlighted on informational signs placed along the path to highlight the history of the area. That is something Bristol plans to do with its new park and trail system.

Bristol already has a multi-use trail on its north end, extending from Mill Stream Park to Newfound Lake. Part of the trail lies across the Newfound River, but most of it runs alongside Lake Street and, at one point, requires crossing the road.

The new park, Nik says, is a beau-

tiful spot that showcases nature while being just a short distance from downtown Bristol.

Building a Park All that remained of Bristol’s former train depot were the ruins, with stone foundations and remains of a bridge. In order to create Bristol Falls Park, the town had to bring in tons of dirt and rock to even out the terrain, and build a new bridge over the Newfound River.

Except for the bridge, which required hiring an outside firm, the majority of the work was done by town staff.

A grant from the New Hampshire Water Conservation Fund covered part of the cost of the project, Nik said, adding that the town hopes to obtain a similar grant to extend the trail 2.5 miles to Profile Falls. In order to formally apply for the grant, however, the town needs a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees the Franklin Flood Control Area.

Nik credits Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s office for helping to get the ball rolling.

The town had been having conversations with the Corps of Engineers since 1987, but after Shaheen got involved in March or April and agreed that the trail would create “the economic resilience we need,” Army officials expressed support for a memorandum of understanding that would allow the project to move forward.

“Once we have an MOU in hand, we can apply for grants,” Nik said, noting that the major expense in completing the trail is building a bridge over the eroded “canyon” that lies along the first portion of the trail. That bridge, he estimated, will cost $360,000, and the total cost for the trail is estimated to be about $1 million.

Once the trail reaches the area of Profile Falls, users will be able to continue through Old Hill Village to Franklin.

Formerly the main route between Bristol and Franklin, that section of road was abandoned when the building of the flood control dam forced the town of Hill to relocate on higher ground — the state’s first project overseen by what would become the Office of • Trails continued on page 8

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Page 8 | THE LAKER | August 10, 2020 • Trails continued from page 6 State Planning. Today, the old road to Hill and Franklin is used by bicyclists, walkers, and pet owners who can explore the many side trails, fields, and wooded areas, as well as enjoying the Pemigewasset River as it flows toward Franklin and joins the Winnipesaukee River to form the Merrimack.

On the other side of the Pemi, off Route 127, the Franklin Flood Control Area boasts 10 miles of multi-use trails. Local Boy Scouts also cleared an area that was to become part of the Heritage Trail between New Hampton and Franklin.

Also in New Hampton, the town created a .89-mile nature-fitness loop behind the police and OF fire department VINYL building with river overlooks and exercise stations. When dedicating the trail, then-Selectman (now Town Administrator) Neil Irvine said it resulted from “a collective awareness of how important it is to have recreation in our lives.”

An old photograph shows the former Bristol Railroad station at the confluence of the Newfound and Pemigewasset rivers in Bristol where a new town park now exists. (Courtesy Bristol Historical Society)

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At the Laconia town line, the trail becomes the Winnisquam-Opechee-Winnipesaukee (WOW) Trail, continuing through downtown Laconia to Lakeport.

The WOW Trail grew out of the desire of the late Fred Toll, a Laconia City Councilor known for his support of recreation, to make use of the little-used railroad corridor. Toll initiated

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Meredith has its own set of seven trails for walking, hiking, and pets.

The 4.5-mile Hamlin Trail lies in the Hamlin Conservation Area; Waukewan Highlands is a 1.7-mile trail in Waukewan Highlands Community Park; Page Pond and Forest has 3.3 miles of trails; the Stonedam Island Long Loop Trail extends 1.8 miles; Ladd Mountain Trail is 1.5 miles long; Stonedam Island Main Loop Trail is 0.8 mile long; and there are several short trails in Swasey Park.

These are but some of the hiking and biking trails one can find in the Lakes Region, an area that has always recognized the importance of outdoor activities. It is part of what makes the region such a popular place to live or visit.

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Lakes Region Dining The Lakes Region Dining column is offered weekly in The Laker and will spotlight a different restaurant in each issue. Due to COVID19 restrictions, please call ahead for updates and/or for take-out orders and outdoor seating availability.

Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante With a philosophy of “very musical, very Italian and very good”, Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante in Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith is the place to be for great food in a friendly atmosphere.

Serving lunch and dinner daily, the menu is extensive and offers some delicious choices for those in the mood for everything from a sandwich to pizza or a full-course meal.

Owned and operated by the Gnerre and Gnerre-Bourgeois family since 1989, Giuseppe’s has a lively, fun atmosphere that features awardwinning pizza, pasta, steak, seafood, chicken, vegetarian, vegan, glutenfree, salads, sandwiches, desserts, beer, wine, and spirits. “Al fresco” dining is in a unique and beautiful area next to the Waterfall at Mill Falls during the summer months.

In May 2010, Giuseppe’s expanded by opening a new room downstairs called “The Grotto”. This room, located in the original foundation of

the old historic Mill Falls Marketplace, was formerly a linen mill from the early 1800s, made of stone, brick, and wood, accented by canvas and wrought iron with an endearing charm to be enjoyed by all.

Appetizers include such choices as Artichoke Hearts Supremo, Spinach Feta Rolls and Fried Calamari, to name but a few options.

Enjoy a variety of salads, as well as Calzones and pizzas (create your own pizza from a huge list of toppings.)

Other pizza choices are extensive and creative, such as Pollo Florentine Alfredo or gourmet Greco, which are just a few of the pizzas on the menu.

From pastas, seafood, chicken and veal dishes, as well as many sandwiches and a children’s menu, there is something for every taste at Giuseppe’s!

Call 603-279-3313 or visit www. giuseppesnh.com to reserve your table and/or for a list of the extensive menu options.

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There is always a variety of different exhibits at the popular fair, including chainsaw wood carvings of bears/ eagles/dogs/benches, pottery, soy candles, hand-poured soaps, glass garden decor, jewelry, garlic graters, beautiful sweater bags, cedar wood furniture, inlaid wood, alpaca items, stained glass, CBD oils, women’s designer clothing, unique antique boat wall hangings, amazing nuts and bolts

metal art, NH maple syrups, toys, fabric creations, fabulous balsamic vinegars and infused olive oils, wooden creations, and lots more.

The fair will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please social distance - masks are required.

Stop by and shop for beautiful handmade items and enjoy live music and food. The event will be held rain or shine.

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NH LAKES Offering Third Webinar Series NH LAKES is pleased to announce a third webinar series this summer— “Ecology & Management of New Hampshire’s Lakes.” New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes support a variety of plants, animals, and recreational uses.

The upcoming series will provide information about the fascinating ecology and management of our lakes.

The series starts on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 pm with “Managing Recreational Safety on New Hampshire’s Lakes.” Attend the session and learn how the New Hampshire Marine Patrol is helping to keep our lakes safe for all who recreate on them—especially this summer as our lakes are very busy! You’ll get a refresher on basic boating laws and will find out what to do if you see something unsafe happening out on the lake. This session will be presented by Timothy Dunleavy, New Hampshire Marine Patrol Captain.

On Wednesday, August 19 at 7 pm, you can attend “The Ecology of New Hampshire’s Lakes.” There’s more to our lakes then meets the eye. New Hampshire’s lakes are fascinating and

complicated ecosystems that have evolved over the past 15,000 years.

Tune in and find out how our lakes formed and how and why they change from season to season. You’re sure to be entertained with some interactive trivia questions and stories of ‘strange’ things people have reported seeing in our lakes over the years. This session will be presented by Andrea LaMoreaux, NH

The Hebron Fair Goes Virtual!

Since the organizers of the Annual Hebron Fair on the Hebron Common cannot proceed with the event as usual this year, due to the pandemic, some alternate events are happening instead.

The fair normally fills the Hebron village green with vendors, food, crafts, art, books, white elephant items and much more. Visitors from all over the Newfound Lake area and beyond mark the month of August with a visit to the fair.

This year, from Saturday, July 25 through Monday, September 7, the fair committees are hosting the Hebron Virtual Fair at hebronchurchfair.org.

Visitors will be able to shop for crafts, food and more from the list of vendors. Schedule a scenic helicopter

ride, link to some area nonprofit organizations, and have fun at the virtual dunking booth.

The event also will have some additional upcoming events in lieu of the fair. On Saturday, August 15, from 9 am to 3 pm, there will be an outside used book sale on the lawn of the Hebron Church at 16 Church Lane. Then, on Saturday, September 5, from 9 am to 3 pm, the Hebron Yard Sale Day will offer a chance for local people to sell their wares at individual yard sales. For more information, or to participate in the yard sale, please visit www.hebronchurchfair.org.

All the events are sponsored by the Union Congregational Church of Hebron.

LAKES’ Vice President of Programs & Operations, and Krystal Costa Balanoff, NH LAKES’ Conservation Program Coordinator.

On Wednesday, August 26 at 7 pm, don’t miss the session “The Ecology & Management of Plants in New Hampshire’s Lakes.” Our lakes are home to a variety of plants—many that are beneficial for the ecosystem and

some that are not. Tune in to find out how to recognize what’s growing and blooming in your favorite lake, and how to recognize a problematic plant.

You’ll also learn what is being done to manage the growth of ‘weeds’ in our lakes. Be sure to bring your questions!

This session will be presented by Amy Smagula, Exotic Species Program Coordinator with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

The webinars are free, but preregistration is required, and space is limited. Visit nhlakes.org/ecology-andmanagement-webinars to learn more and sign up!

Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, member supported nonprofit organization, is to ensure that New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes are clean and healthy, now and in the future. To achieve its mission, NH LAKES works with partners, promotes clean water policies and responsible use, and inspires the public to care for our lakes. For more information, visit nhlakes.org, email info@nhlakes.org, or call 603-226-0299.

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Woof II for Dog Lovers at the Meredith League in August From August 1 through 31, the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery in Meredith will host an exhibit of fine craft titled “Woof II: The Tail Continues” dedicated to man’s best friend.

Ten percent of the proceeds from every dog item sold will be donated to the Franklin Animal Shelter.

The shelter’s goal is to care for and advocate for the abused, neglected and abandoned cats and dogs of the communities we serve by taking steps to control overpopulation and providing healthy animals that will be adopted into loving ‘forever’ homes.

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1 or 2 hour train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee!

Meredith Station: 154 Main St., Meredith, NH Weirs Beach Ticket Booth: 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, NH

Please call ahead for all event listings for updates and COVID19 restrictions. Information and schedules subject to change.

Through Sept. 7, Hebron Virtual Fair, shop for crafts, food, and more, www. hebronchurchfair.org.

Aug. 1-31, Woof II – the Tail Continues, month-long exhibit at League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, animal-themed creations by various League artisans, 10% of proceeds from every dog item sold will go to Franklin Animal Shelter, info: 279-7920

80-minute train rides along the winding Pemigewasset River!

Hobo Junction Station: 64 Railroad Street, Lincoln, NH

Aug. 1-Sept. 5, 11th Annual Run Your Buns Off Road Race, 4.2 mile road race in Newfound Lake area will be virtual this year, free, info: 603-254-8654, Aug. 8-22, Peter Ferber Exhibit/Sale of New Work, The Art Place, 9 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-6159, www.theartplace.biz.

Aug. 9-16, Sandwich Old Home Week, activities around town, info: 284-6473, www. sandwichnh.com, sandwichrecreation@gmail.com.

Aug. 10, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 10, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, drop by the field to join the NH Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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Aug. 11, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 11-13, Watercolor en Plein Air 3-Day Workshop, 9 am-4 pm, learn watercolor techniques at various local locations with instructor JP Goodwin, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua, info: 323-8041, www.ChocoruaArtWorks. com.

Aug. 12, Managing Recreational Safety of NH’s Lakes, webinar, free, 7 pm, sign up: www.nhlakes.org, 226-0299.

Aug. 12 & 13, Tammy and John Flannigan concert, Arts Center at 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, please contact in advance: www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 13, 14 Annual Boathouse Tour, held virtually this year, info: NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org. th

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Aug. 13, Carolyn Ramsay Band, outdoor concert, 6:30 pm, bring your own food/ snacks, and chair or blanket for seating, free but donations accepted, 19-Mile Bay Beach, Bay Rd., Tuftonboro, info: 569-4539.

Aug. 13, Carroll Brown, concert with local favorite playing acoustic tunes, 6:30-8 pm, free, Pavilion in Kelley Park, downtown Bristol, practice social distancing of at least 6 ft. from other groups, please wear masks, cancelled if raining, info: www.townofbristolnh. org or www.ttccrec.org.

Aug. 13, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 13, Summer Nature Talk Series, 7-8 pm, Canaries in the Coalmine: Bird Population Declines in NH, Loon Center, Moultonboro, program is live on You Tube, info: loon.org or call 476-5666.

Aug. 14, Center Harbor Town Band Concert, 7-9 pm, downtown bandstand, free, info: www.centerharbortownband.com, every Fri. night in Aug.

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Aug. 14, Weirs Beach Jazz Series featuring Mike Sakash, 7 pm, Patio Garden Restaurant, 21 Weeks St., Weirs Beach, free, info: 366-5800, Facebook.com/weirsjazz.

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Aug. 14-16, On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, Fri/Sat.: 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 10 am-4 pm, www.joycescraftshows.com.

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Aug. 15, Meredith Mercantile Market, local products for sale, outdoors and inside Meredith Historical Society, 45 Main St., Meredith, 279-2275, www. meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.

Aug. 15, Mini Festival and Artist Demonstration, Lakes Center for the Arts, 59 Reservoir Rd., Meredith, outdoor demos, learn about upcoming art classes, light refreshments available, preregister donation of $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 5-12, www.lakescenterforthearts.org.

Aug. 15, Mushroom Foray, 10 am-noon, join the NH Mushroom Company for a walk in the woods to learn about, look for and forage for your own mushrooms, $12 adults, $7 ages 5-17, free 4 & under, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, tickets: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 15, Paddle with Executive Director (of Newfound Lake Region Assoc.) Rebecca Hanson, 9 am-noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, bring a kayak or canoe and your questions, info/register: www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 15, Squam Night With the Star, 9 pm, turn off artificial lights at your residence for 60 minutes to enjoy the night sky, info: www.foreversquam.org.

Aug. 15, Used Book Sale, 9 am-3 pm, on the lawn of the Hebron Church, 16 Church

Upcoming Programs & Events: • Solar Gazing Every Mon through Sep 7 12-4pm FREE • Music Nights Every Mon, Tues & Thurs, through Sept. 3 5:30-8:30pm Generously supported by The Laker. $10 per person reservation fee required.

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Aug. 15, Weirs Beach Jazz Series featuring Brett Walberg, 7 pm, Patio Garden Restaurant, 21 Weeks St., Weirs Beach, free, info: 366-5800, Facebook.com/weirsjazz.

Aug. 16, Fireworks display, Sandwich, the display ends Sandwich Old Home Week, location/info: www.sandwichnh.org.

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Aug. 15, Weirs Beach Jazz Series featuring Boardwalk Jazz Quartet, 7 pm, Patio Garden Restaurant, 21 Weeks St., Weirs Beach, free, info: 366-5800, Facebook.com/ weirsjazz.

Aug. 17, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 17, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, drop by the field to join the NH Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 17, That the People May Live – the Life & Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk, Holy Man of the Lakota, 5 pm, NH Humanities program takes place at Sawyer’s Dairy Bar, 1933 Lake Shore Rd., Gilford, 290-4506.

Aug. 18, Explore Together: Monarch Monitors, 4:30-6:30 pm, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Aug. 18, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 18, NH Humanities Lecture, 7-8 pm, dig into Native History in NH with Robert Goodby, PhD on an exploration of Abenaki history in New England. Free, preregistration encouraged, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, tickets: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 19, NH’s 52 With a View, 7-8 pm, virtual speaker series, Ken MacGray author of New Hampshire’s 52 With a View – a Hiker’s Guide, discusses hiking, www.squamlakes. org, 968-7336 to register for the Zoom discussion.

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Art To Cartoon Exhibit, by Katie Dawson, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, on display in Mill lobby on Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm, 524-8813.

Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, info/schedule: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-2 pm; Fri. noon-7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.ChocoruaArtworks. com Bald Eagle Adventure Cruise, Tues. at 3 pm, look for bald eagles, learn about bald eagle recovery, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Barnstead Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, corner of Rt. 28 and Maple St., Center Barnstead, for social distance guidelines visit http://barnsteadfarmers.weebly. com.

Belknap Mill, museum open Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, info: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bristol Farmers Market & Crafts, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Millstream Park, Lake St., Bristol, follow distancing guidelines.

Bristol Historical Society, open for the summer on Saturdays from 9-11 am and Tuesdays from 6:30-8 pm, 15 High St., Bristol, 744-2751, email: lucillekeegan1@gmail. com.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays from 4-6:30 pm, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Center Harbor Town Band Concerts, Fridays in Aug. from 7-9 pm, downtown bandstand, free, info: www.centerharbortownband.com.

Dinner Music Nights, July 2-Aug. 27, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm, enjoy dinner and live music on the Carriage House terrace as you watch the sun set over the lakes and mountains. Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, please make reservations ($10 cover charge required), www.castleintheclouds.org.

Discover Squam Cruise, 1 pm daily, look for bald eagles, learn Squam Lake history, hear the call of loons and more, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Franklin Farmers Market, Tuesdays from 3-6 pm, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, find the market on Facebook.

259 Endicott Street North, Laconia, NH 603-366-4466 • www.kellerhaus.com

Gilmanton’s Own Market, farmers market with fresh produce and more, to order goods and for pick-up details, visit https://gilmantonsown.wordpress.com.

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Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, 33rd season, trains rides along shores of Winnipesaukee, departing daily from Meredith and Weirs Beach. Also rides on Hobo Railroad, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2135.

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Kirkwood Gardens, open daily, free of charge, tour beautiful flower gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Please social distance and wear masks when visiting the gardens.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 11 am-7 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 132, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 998-0029.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook open to the public, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

Libby Museum of Natural History, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www. thelibbymuseum.org., fascinating exhibits of natural history and more.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Nature center with walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines, wear face masks.

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Loon Cruises, call for updates due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Model Yachting, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling I Meter model yachts on Tuesdays and US 12 model yachts on Thursdays, Back Bay on Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, new participants and spectators welcome, info: 569-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info.

M/S Mount Washington, lunch and dinner cruises, departs from Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

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NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, this year’s exhibit: “Locally Produced” with focus on boats and motors made in NH over the years, visit www.nhbm. org, call ahead: 569-4554.

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North East Motor Sports Museum, open weekends from 10 am-4 pm, this year’s exhibit: Midget Cars, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183. www.nemsmuseum.com.

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Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and the bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum, open daily from 10 am-2 pm, visitors must follow COVID-19 guidelines, Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum. org.

Sandwich Historical Society, summer exhibit: Our Women of Sandwich, posters/ exhibit outdoors around Sandwich village, info: www.sandwichhistorical.org.

Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015.

Solar Gazing, Mondays, July 6-Sept. 7, noon-4 pm, drop by the field to join the NH Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, live animal exhibit trail is open, advance callahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID19 restrictions, visit www.nhnature.org for all details, Holderness, 968-7194.

Summer Water Quality Monitoring Volunteering, info: Squam Lakes Assoc., www. squamlakes.org.

Surroundings Art Gallery, hours for the season: 11 am-4 pm Thurs.-Sat., original artwork on display/for sale, face masks required for gallery entry, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, 476-5942, email: info@surroundingsart.com.

Tamworth Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm, KA Brett School parking lot, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

The Shoes that Built the Castle, exhibit examining Castle creator Thomas Plant’s manufacturing career that made a fortune and allowed him to build Castle in the Clouds, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900.

Vietnam: The Real War Photographs from the Associated Press, July 1-Sept.

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Wakefield Marketplace, Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm, Rt. 16 & 153, Wakefield, produce, handmade goods and more, social distancing, masks provided for shoppers, market runs til Columbus Day weekend, 918-1021, www.wakefieldmarketplace.org.

Water is Water, StoryWalk, follow a storybook about nature along the trail, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, 744-8689.

Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, every Thurs., 12:30-4:30 pm, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, please wear face mask and follow distancing guidelines, info: www.wolfeboroareafarmersmarket.com.

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BeBop Labs: Leading the Way Toward Better Health in the Future

By Mark Okrant How can people take charge of their own health? This is an issue that has meaning to all of us. For the past year, BeBop Labs has been seeking solutions to that very problem. BeBop’s stated mission is “to research, gather, and disseminate scientific data and knowledge to the public on impacts to health and the environment.”

People in New Hampshire have earned a reputation of being resilient, self-educated, hard-working, and conscientious. It is in this spirit that director Dr. Kaitlyn Morse designed BeBop Labs.

Morse has been seeking alternatives to the traditional way we approach treatment for certain health issues.

To accomplish this necessitates actuating a public that is educated about elements within the environment that may be threatening them without their knowledge. According to Morse, BeBop Lab’s purpose is to enhance the public’s awareness by playing a key role in surveillance and diagnosis

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Seeking a subject to test her methodology, Morse selected a widely recognized problem within New Hampshire—ticks and tick-borne diseases. At present, BeBop Labs is the only organization in New Hampshire that tracks the distribution of these menacing insects and the illnesses they transfer.

As a stream-lined, volunteer-operated, 501(C)(3), non-profit organization, BeBop Labs presently relies on its seven-person board of directors, three college interns—two from Plymouth State and one from the University of New Hampshire—as well as a cadre of citizen scientists who support its mission.

In order to facilitate research on ticks, Morse has recruited a band of data collectors. Members of the public have been educated in tick identification.

These volunteers capture specimens of both deer and dog ticks and place them in envelopes. Using either the US Mail or one of six drop off boxes situated throughout central New Hampshire, ticks are transmitted directly to BeBop Labs. During 2019, this zealous group of volunteers collected nearly 6,000 ticks, with approximately 20 percent being tested for diseases, including the most prevalent bacteria, Anaplasmosis.

Once the specimens have been studied, the BeBob Labs model really gets interesting. By using its aggregation of ticks and the information submitted by volunteers, Morse has been able to determine the rate of disease among the state’s tick population, as well as the months of the year when there is greatest danger of being bitten and infected.

Knowing the locations and types of activities reported by volunteers, Morse can distribute information to the public about which recreation behaviors and parts of the state where ticks are during different seasons.

In order to do further study and share findings, the lab has developed a working relationship with a number of partners, including: Ticknology, UNH Cooperative Extension, MidState Health Center, NH Camps, Tick Report (University of MassachusettsAmherst), Rotary Club of Plymouth, Plymouth State University, Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and New Hampshire Fish and Game.

The BeBop Labs model is based upon people working collectively to gather information and provide personalized health and education. Therefore, unlike some laboratories whose scientific • BeBop continued on page 19

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Compare these two scenarios: • A young man goes swimming and begins to exhibit symptoms several days later. He goes to his doctor and fails to communicate where and when he has been in the water. The doctor is trained to treat symptoms and, over a period of time, will prescribe a series of drugs until the patient finally feels better.

• Another young man swims in the same lake, and soon exhibits identical symptoms. However, this second man has been participating in a program that has educated him about the environment, its potential toxins, and their likely effects. He arrives at his physician’s office and is able to actually be an extension of the health team diagnosing his problem. Now, armed with this information, the medical professional knows precisely what actions to take to return the patient to full health in the shortest possible amount of time.

BeBop Labs will expand its focus to examine a range of other vectors of disease, including water, air, soil, and climate. At each step, they will involve the community in conducting and disseminating research. By enhancing a sense of scientific inquiry among participants, much of the mystery behind protecting ones health will be

removed.

Asked to describe how COVID has impacted her actions, Morse replied, “We’ve learned that educational institutions cannot be relied upon to run programs such as this at all times.

All of the region’s universities went on furlough when the pandemic hit.”

Unfortunately, because it was too high risk to use the schools’ facilities, Morse found herself without an appropriate space to work safely.

So, what does the future hold?

Morse is working very hard to raise an appropriate amount of funding to support a collaborative lab space with three sections. Space one would be a lab for trained, certified science and health personnel. Here, the necessary equipment will be provided to facilitate testing of sensitive materials. In space two, a second lab facility will allow community members to test pollutants that are borne in air, water, and soil,

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can take place allowing scientists and citizens to discuss the ramifications of what is being studied.

Ultimately, in order for the BeBop Labs model to reach full fruition, funding will be necessitated. To keep it functional will necessitate donations of money, a suitable workspace, and equipment. Morse is working more than 40 hours per week writing grants and otherwise searching for resources.

Readers who know of public-minded individuals looking to support an innovative concept wherein the public learns to advocate for their own health should encourage them to contact Dr. Kaitlyn Morse at BeBop Labs. The email address is beboplabsnh@gmail. com.

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‘Cue The Grill

Great Chicken Recipes Off the Grill

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Let’s begin by utilizing grilled chicken in a chopped salad. For those of you who have never had a chopped salad, it is delicious. The concept is all ingredients are chopped into small bites so when combined, the flavor pop of the many ingredients is much better similar to a large Cobb salad and let than the usual salad with big pieces. your guests build their own from the When preparing for your guests, feel platter. This also comes with a great free to either make salads individually homemade Honey Dijon dressing that or set up a huge platter in the format you will find yourself making often for Open for Take-Out Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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salt. Grill the chicken, turning halfway through until cooked throughout, usually about 14 minutes. When cooking the nectarines, plan on 2-3 minutes per side. Let the chicken and nectarines cool at room temperature for 10 minutes or so. Once cooled, chop into bite sized pieces. Whisk the remaining ¼ cup of oil, vinegar, water, mustard, and the remaining salt in a large bowl. Add the romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, the chicken and nectarine as well as the goat cheese and mix together well. Season with salt and pepper and dig in and enjoy.

All in all, these recipes are incredibly simple, yet wonderful. This recipe is a classic example. Kabobs are a great way to share some great recipes in that they are simple, flavorful, efficient and “off the wall” delish. This recipe is for 8 skewers, but can easily be adjusted.

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August 10, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 21 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 20 Italian parsley in a large bowl. Add the chicken, toss well so all pieces are very well coated. Refrigerate for ½ an hour. Get your well-oiled grill to a medium-high heat. Skewer the chicken and cubes of bread in an alternate fashion, drizzle all of them with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill them, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and the bread is slightly charred. Garnish with the extra parsley and have at it!

One of the most common methods of using chicken during the summer is by making one of many versions of a chicken salad. Literally, the options are endless when it comes to which one to jump on. Those who read this column regularly know that a good sandwich is one of my favorite foods, especially if the sandwich is prepared on quality bread. Many people are huge fans of Mediterranean cuisine, and when you combine that type of food with chicken salad, you instantly have a sandwich classic, so let’s get to it. This will get you 4-6 sandwiches depending on the size and what kind of bread you use.

Mediterranean Chicken Salad 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness 1 cup Italian dressing ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice ½ tbsp kosher salt ½ tbsp fresh grind black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 beef steak tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped ½ red onion, finely diced ¼ cup sliced black olives, chopped 1 medium cucumber, diced 2 celery stalks, finely chopped ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp ground sage ¾ cup mayo lettuce, tomato and onion for the sandwich Bread of choice, such as grilled sourdough or oatmeal, or a nice flaky croissant Place the chicken breasts in a bowl with the Italian dressing, the lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and as much as 24 hours. Oil your grill and preheat to a medium heat. Grill the chicken until cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Pull from the fire and let cool at room temp. Dice the chicken into small

cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the chopped tomatoes, cuke, onion, olives, celery and Feta to the chicken.

Once incorporated, add the oregano, sage and mayo and mix thoroughly.

Cover and refrigerate and build your sandwiches when ready. This is a very fun sandwich, or plop some on top of a salad if preferred.

It’s time for tacos! This recipe is not like Mom used to make, trust me. This bad boy has great fillers, the chicken has a delicious marinade, is grilled, and ranks right up there with many of the trendy tacos. Although completely different, today’s style of tacos is a lot like sushi in that it is all about the sauces that accompany it. Sushi in and of itself doesn’t do a lot for me, but start breaking out some of the great sauces that are associated with it and then I am way ok to eat it. Yes, tacos are more user-friendly than sushi as I still love tacos even without a great sauce, but like in almost anything we love to eat, a great sauce is the kind of extra that generally keeps us all happy and puts certain foods over the top.

Grilled Chicken Tacos For The Chicken and Marinade 1 ½ lbs of skinless, boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice ½ tsp salt ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili lime seasoning, or chili powder

1 ½ tbsp honey 2 cups shredded purple cabbage, or combo of green and purple 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 2 jalapenos, minced For the Sauce and Service ½ cup sour cream, or Greek yogurt ¼ cup mayo Juice from 1 lime 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika A few good shakes of cayenne pepper Salt to season 6-inch flour tortillas, lightly grilled Guacamole, or diced or sliced avocados Fresh chopped cilantro Extra lime wedges Some chicken breast recipes require them to be pounded so the breasts are the same thickness. I generally don’t recommend pounding them for this recipe. If the breasts are real thick, cut horizontally as pounding them will make them too thin which isn’t the consistency we are looking for. Mix the ingredients of the marinade and add the chicken to them, best if all done in a large Ziploc. Let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours and as long as a day. While marinating, put the slaw and sauce together. For the slaw, stir the mayo, lime juice, cilantro

and honey in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, corn and jalapenos and mix with tongs until well coated. Season with salt and pepper and set aside under refrigeration. As for the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside as well. Once ready to go, get your grill up to medium-high heat and pull the chicken out of the bag with tongs and lay on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until done.

Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover with foil and let sit for 5-10 minutes.

You can either dice the chicken or cut into thin strips. Grill the flour tortillas for 10-15 seconds on each side, line the bottoms with a little of the slaw, add the chicken, a little more slaw, drizzle with sauce and top with guacamole or avocados or anything else that sounds good to you. I love these things. As yummy as they are fun.

This week’s final recipe is Grilled Margarita Chicken. It’s easy and scrumptious. This is one of my favorites for larger cookouts because of how quickly it cooks up so it’s easy to keep up with the eaters. If you do the cooking, you know how important that is. This recipe is for 8 chicken breasts.

Grilled Margarita Chicken ½ cup finely chopped cilantro 2 tsp pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp salt 2 cups margarita mix 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 8 skinless boneless chicken breasts In a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk the first 6 ingredients. Put the chicken into the bowl or dump into a large Ziploc massage somewhat and refrigerate for 2 hours, no more. On a medium high heated and oiled grill, cook for 6-7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Serve with your favorite side.

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Squam’s A Night with The Stars and 52 With A View Imagine viewing the Milky Way while hearing the call of loons. Imagine doing something together with all your neighbors.

You can, by participating in the “A Night With The Stars� on Saturday, August 15 by turning off artificial lights for 60 minutes starting at 9 pm. Sponsored by three partner environmental organizations, Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS), Squam Lakes Association, and the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, the goal is to celebrate the beauty and conservation of the region while being “in community.�

This is a great opportunity to bring the community ‘together’ to celebrate our amazing surroundings and all the progress made to conserve the region.

The event started with brainstorming how to celebrate the Conservation Society’s first 60 years of land conservation. The Society couldn’t host a large gathering without putting people at risk, so they are attempting something totally different: a nonevent event! And it’s outdoors and not

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A Night with the Stars is something we can all do and appreciate. Just turn off the lights and turn up the quiet. It’ll be a time to remember.

For the past six decades, SLCS has been leading the way in conserving land in the Squam watershed. “So many landowners want to preserve the natural setting of this area. SLCS educates and helps them transition their property to protected land,� said Executive Director Roger Larochelle. “The community support over the years has been outstanding, making Squam Lakes one of the premiere conserved regions in the nation, with over 30 percent of its land permanently protected. That alone is worth celebrating.�

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Mini Festival at Lakes Center for the Arts The Lakes Center for the Arts (LCA) will be holding a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miniâ&#x20AC;? Festival and Artist Demonstrations on Saturday, August 15 at the former Annalee Doll factory on 59 Reservoir Road in Meredith.

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Leading regional artists will be showcasing (out-of-doors) their work and demonstrating skills that future LCA visitors will be able to learn about and refine through classes offered by the LCA.

Meredith Mercantile to offer local products On Saturday, August 15, the Meredith Historical Society, located at 45 Main Street in downtown Meredith, will reopen its Main St. Museum. On that day, its Meredith Mercantile Market will take place on the sidewalk, as well as inside the building. Distinctive local products representing the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique history will be for sale. The sale of these items will help to continue preservation of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buildings and artifacts.

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Yester year Dancing…and Beauty Pageants of Days Gone By

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Perhaps dancing was what Alma Cavagnaro from Boston, Massachusetts had in mind when she dressed for an evening of music and dancing at Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens at Weirs Beach in August of 1925. By the end of the evening, she had been crowned Miss Winnipesaukee.

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success: beauty, great dancing skill and a beautiful singing voice. Marguerite lived in the Weirs Beach area and attended high school in nearby Meredith. Outgoing and talented, this pretty young woman was often seen at the Gardens, accompanied by her mother and brother, where her skill as a dancer was apparent.

She won the beauty pageant in 1931.

That same year, she competed in the Miss New Hampshire pageant held also at the ballroom. To compete for the Miss Winnipesaukee title, the girls had to be interviewed by contest judges, and model in a bathing suit and evening gown.

The contest was so popular that Jim Irwin dedicated Irwin’s first speedboat “Miss Winnipesaukee.” To this day, people still talk with affection about the old Miss Winnipesaukee speedboats.

The Miss Winnipesaukee pageant became a regular part of summer entertainment in the Lakes Region. The ballroom was the perfect place for the competition, with its huge dance floor and stage.

In 1940, the winner was 19-year-old Mildred Gardner, a “beauty operator” from Troy, New York. She was enjoying a vacation at the Pine Bank Lodge between the Weirs and Meredith with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gardner. The event was Mildred’s first entrance into a beauty contest.

Runners up were Miss Dolly Fowler of Wolfeboro, Miss Mildred Barrett of Arlington, Mass., and Miss Marilyn Meehan of Jackson Heights, N.Y. Just five years later, in 1945, the contest continued. Information at www.miss winnipesaukee.org says, “Miss ‘Bunny’ Vermette, a 20-year old brunette, was chosen as ‘Miss Winnipesaukee of 1945’ at the annual bathing beauty contest held at Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens last night.

Miss Vermette wore a two-piece white bathing suit which was in sharp contrast with her deep tan. She is the daughter

you were a competitor or an avid spectator.

The contest was one of many from entrepreneur Jim Irwin, owner of Winnipesaukee Gardens. With many young people from the greater Boston area in the Lakes Region for a summer vacation with their families, most found themselves at the Gardens to socialize and dance. The following year, Miss Marie Graham of Jamaica, Massachusetts was crowned the pageant winner. The Laconia Evening Citizen’s August 18, 1926 edition stated that she was chosen and crowned in front of 1,500 spectators at the ballroom.

As a 20-year-old stenographer, she was a guest at the Maples Hotel in the Weirs Beach area, according to www. misswinnipesaukee.org. Perhaps Marie’s wholesome good looks, with long blonde hair that she chose not to “bob” as most ladies her age were doing, appealed to the judges. Whatever the reason, Marie found herself, as the winner, on her way to Atlantic City with all expenses paid, to enter the annual national beauty pageant. What a night it must have been, with a Hawaiian orchestra and “dancing continued until 4 o’clock in the morning.”

From bloomers to bathing suits, pageants have long been part of the American image.

In 1927, the pageant really became a big part of summer in the area. This was the era when moving pictures came into their own, and many young women dreamed of becoming a movie star, like favorites Mary Pickford and Gloria Swanson. Not everyone had the talent, though, and dreams of stardom most often remained just that: a dream.

But a win in a beauty pageant (as the competitions were known in those days), could get you visibility and a movie talent scout might discover you.

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The event was a big deal in the area and the winner helped to promote the fun and recreation to be had in the Lakes Region. In around 1950, Laconia resident Colleen Gallant was the winner. She was a talented water skier and a member of a local waterski club; she used waterskiing as the talent portion of her program in the Atlantic City Beauty Pageant. This would undoubtedly have brought further awareness of the fun to be had in the Lakes Region.

The 1955 winner, Judy Smith, is shown in a vintage photo, all smiles as she holds her trophy and shakes hands with Jim Irwin.

Charming old photos at www.misswinnipesaukee.org show the fun the young women had at the contests.

Some photos show the ladies lined up,

all smiles, sporting one-piece bathing suits and high heels. One happy winner, Marilyn Dearborn, is photographed sunning herself on the beach. The year was 1944, and the competition was held at Winnipesaukee Gardens.

The pageant took place at the Gardens for many years and was always a fun event. In later years, it moved to various locations, even once being held at the railroad station at Weirs Beach.

Bob Lawton, the owner of Funspot in Weirs Beach, hosted the pageant at the business for quite some time and it later moved to Gilford Middle High School. It more recently found a home at Gunstock in Gilford.

The fun and entertaining pageant that began many years ago at Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens has certainly changed over time. However, the notion of competition on a balmy summer’s evening in the Lakes Region continues. (For information on the Miss Winnipesaukee Scholarship Pageant, visit www.misswinnipesaukee. org.)

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NH Outside with Emma How Do You Protect A Tree During Construction?

By Emma Erler Trees offer a number of important benefits to the landscape, which is why many people want to try to save them during construction projects. A mature shade tree can have a cooling effect on the surrounding landscape in the summer and act as a windbreak in the winter months, reducing heat loss from homes.

Trees can also prevent runoff and limit erosion, especially on sloped areas. Above all, trees are beautiful and make people feel good. It’s easy

to become attached to large trees that have been part of the landscape for decades, and wanting to protect and save them during construction is a natural reaction. Unfortunately, this is a difficult task that requires careful consideration and planning in order to be successful.

Assess Tree Health Before putting any effort into trying to save a landscape tree, you need to determine whether it is worth saving.

It costs far more to remove a tree that is next to a structure than from an

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Construction Injury Obvious injuries like broken branches and torn bark usually aren’t nearly as serious as damage to tree roots. Trees often die several years after construction, or else have thinning crowns that correlate with root injury.

Thus, protecting the tree’s root system is the most important thing that can be done, and it starts with understanding where tree roots are located and how they function.

Though artists often draw tree roots extending deep into the soil, that’s not an accurate picture of how roots actually grow. Almost all tree roots can be found in the top 6-24 inches of soil.

Just one large taproot extends deeper into the soil, providing the tree with stability. The rest of the roots extend outward to take up water and nutrients, going out at least as far as the tree is tall, possibly even twice that distance.

Roots are damaged when they are cut or with compaction or by changing the grade. Cutting roots usually occurs on just one side while excavating or digging trenches for utilities, which can make trees unstable and prone to blow-down in storms. Compaction of the soil around the roots can be just as devastating. It is well-known that plants “breathe in” carbon dioxide and release oxygen, but that only occurs in the green, above-ground tissues. Roots beneath the ground need to take in oxygen. When the soil is compacted by continuous foot traffic or heavy machinery, there are few pore spaces remaining that can hold oxygen. Along these same lines, water does not percolate very well

into compacted soils, keeping roots from getting the moisture they need.

Additionally, changing the grade of the land around a tree can also cause issues by smothering roots with too much soil or exposing them.

How to Save Trees Once you have assessed the health of a tree, and considered the ways it might be damaged during construction, you can go about making a plan for how to save it. First and foremost it is important to protect as much of the root zone as possible. A healthy tree may survive if at least 60-70 percent of its root zone is unaffected. A good practice is to avoid doing any work within the tree’s dripline — the area between the trunk and the reach of its furthest-most branches. Look to follow these guidelines to give trees the best chance of survival.

• Install fencing around the root zone to keep vehicles and workers away. The fencing should extend at least to the dripline – the further the better. A more accurate way of determining where to put the fence is to measure the diameter of the tree 4.5 feet off of the ground (diameter at breast height, DBH). For every inch of trunk diameter, extend protection by a foot. For example, if a tree is 10 inches in diameter, fencing should be located at least 10 feet away from the trunk.

• Do not drive heavy machinery over the root zone.

• Minimize foot traffic in the area and, if unavoidable, build boardwalks or lay down sheets of plywood to limit compaction.

• Do not store building materials over the roots.

• Do not change the grade of the site near the tree. Avoid exposing tree roots within the dripline and do not cover roots with extra soil.

• Use permeable pavers in walkways or patios that allow rainwater to percolate into the soil beneath.

• Do not wash equipment or dump chemicals over the roots.

• Make sure road runoff isn’t going to be directed to the tree with grading changes. Exposure to road salt can kill or further stress trees.

• Water during and after construction whenever there is less than one inch of rainfall in a week.

• Aerate and fertilize if necessary.

• Apply mulch over the roots to conserve soil moisture.

• Keep a close eye on the canopy for signs of dieback. When roots are injured there is typically a corresponding loss of branches aboveground. This can

occur several years after the initial injury. Have an arborist prune out dead and weak branches to remove hazardous conditions.

Ultimately, saving mature trees during construction takes planning, but it is possible with care. Large trees can’t be replaced, so sometimes they are worth the effort.

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Works of Heart and a Passion for Iron

By Leigh Sharps An admitted art enthusiast from a very young age, Carla Sullivan has a love for every type of art, but realized nearly 15 years ago, and after a lifetime of delving into every medium (and being successful at most) that it was metal and a welding tool that really captured her heart.

Sullivan has been creating unique pieces of wall art and sculptures fabricated from myriad pieces of metals, mainly old, forgotten and rusty tools. After moving to her ‘happy place’ in Moultonborough, she now has an attached workshop there, and the Squam Lakes Artisans Gallery in Center Harbor is one of her premiere area showplaces.

“I have always loved the shiny ‘industrial’ look of metal and welding and the concept of making that into art objects, but I was, at first, a little put off by the obvious challenge of it all,” she says. So, after working in stained glass (dried flowers and butterfly windows), wood, paint, metal, a little electrical and plumbing creations, as well as other repurposed metal window projects, she said she “began to realize it was the metal part which was becoming the biggest passion for

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According to information on her website (www.newbeginningsbycarla. com), Carla says, “My art and craft is my way to be creative in a therapeutic manner, while allowing me to share the beauty that is possible by giving new life and new beginnings to the downtrodden, the throwaways and forgotten treasures.”

To learn about the art form, Carla took some evening welding classes at Alvirne High School in Hudson, New Hampshire, when she lived in nearby Nashua. “My husband bought me my first welder, a Hobart Handler 140 in 2013 and I made my ‘Loving Life’ clock sculpture and then I was definitely hooked with this medium.” Sullivan says that particular sculpture is how she “portrays myself ever since I received my first welder.”

Her epiphany to become an artist came at a very young age. “We were outside for a field trip day and I sneaked back into school to finish my six-foot papier Mache giraffe. I got into some serious trouble, but I really thought ‘wow, I did that’ and I’ve been hooked on the outcome of my projects ever since.”

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I have always been able to see what could be, not what is or was. I love the workmanship from back in the day.

They just don’t make things like they used to, so, instead, I try to give them new purposes.” Her inspiration is in “old, run-down, rusty, vintage items and it has always been a passion of

sculptures and signs. She turns old tool boxes into ice chests, herb boxes, bars, picnic caddies and planters. She notes, “My art and craft is my way to be creative in a therapeutic manner while allowing me to share the beauty that is possible by giving new life and new beginnings to the downtrodden, the throwaways and forgotten treasures.

I customize signs and sculptures for clients from family heirlooms, like Grandma’s meat grinder that become a rotating mantle moose or from grandpa’s old tools that are welded

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Run Your Buns Off is Going Viral The Newfound Area Charitable Fund (NACF) has announced plans for the 11th Annual Run Your Buns Off 4.2 Miler. This year’s 4.2 mile road race will be virtual so that everyone near and far will be able to participate and stay safe, and it is guaranteed to be every bit as much fun!

To accommodate the times we are living in, the NACF board decided to do something a little different – make this year be all about giving back. This year has been deemed the “Year of Giving Back” where the thanks go to the loyal sponsors, runners, walkers and volunteers by making this year’s event completely FREE and all about lighthearted FUN. Keeping in line with the theme of giving back to the generous sponsors, donors and racers who have collectively allowed NACF to contribute over $65,000 back to non-profits in the community over the past 10 years, there will be no fees for anyone or charging a race registration fee. Instead, the Run Your Buns Off committee has partnered with the NH Food Bank to host a mobile food pantry to support families and individuals in the greater Newfound area struggling with food insecurity.

The event will be hosted on January 30, 2021, a time when food insecurity is at its peak. Given the buying power that the NH Food Bank has, it al-

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My reward is knowing, when a piece is done, I can stand back, lay down my welding helmet, torch and tools and, right then the world is as it should be.”

Due to her medium and perspective, each piece she makes is “distinctive, original and one-of-a-kind. I can replicate an idea, but the piece is what makes it its own,” she says.

Sullivan has some favorite projects.

“I was commissioned once to create 10 different signs for three generations of a family out of tools on both sides of the family. We had tools sprawled all over the basement and we created them together. I loved working with them. I created little sailor men from a woman’s father’s tools and scraps as she wanted to hand them down to their grandkids after he had passed. He was a Navy man. But I think my most rewarding pieces came about by using my grandpa’s tools and creating signs and sculptures and making grandma’s old meat grinder into a swiveling mantel moose.”

To aspiring artists of any medium, she

advises, “Follow your heart and your passion. Join some local art groups and surround yourself with people who have that same passion for creating.

Look to old-timers in your craft or artwork, as they’re the ones who can help get you where you want to go.”

Sullivan will continue with her own singular ‘passion’ for ‘junk’ turning it into art ‘treasures’. “I just lose myself when piecing things together. Time just flies. I love the ‘before’ of my junk pile and the ‘after’ of the rewarding feeling I get from my ‘masterpieces’.”

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Silver Lake Resident Wins Award for Exemplary Lakes Stewardship Ted Kramer, resident and long-time steward of Silver Lake in Madison, New Hampshire, was recently awarded the 2020 John F. Morten Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship. On July 18, Stu Lord, NH LAKES Board Chair, along with Tom O’Brien, President of NH LAKES, presented the prestigious award to Ted at the Silver Lake Association of Madison 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-of-the 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

Ted Kramer (center), was awarded the 2020 John F. Morten Award for Exemplary Lakes Stewardship.

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“Ted’s motto is ‘engagement is essential and together we can do more!’

This is what Ted does every day for the lake community—locally at Silver Lake and statewide for all of New Hampshire’s lakes,” explained Stu Lord.

“Ted’s values, and commitment, serve as a model of exemplary lake stewardship for all. He unselfishly gives of his time and treasure to protect New Hampshire’s

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Ted has provided over two decades of exemplary service to New Hampshire’s lakes, including his local lake. Between 2000 and 2010, he served in a variety of leadership positions with NH LAKES, including serving as board chair, and, today he continues to serve the organization at the committee level.

He’s equally involved in his local lake health organization, currently serving as

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president of the Silver Lake Association, and initiating, coordinating, and participating in routine water quality monitoring and invasive species prevention programs.

NH LAKES President, Tom O’Brien, had this to say, “Ted is most deserving of this award. Our selection committee was unanimous in its sentiments that he should have received it years ago.”

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An Alternative Mt. Washington Century Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, New Hampshire has announced that registration is now open for the Alternative Mt. Washington Century+ (MWC+). For the $50 registration fee, each rider will receive a ‘Goodie Bag’ to help him/her complete the ride. individuals and groups, as well as beginner and experienced riders are invited to participate in the fun. The event began on Saturday, July 25, which was to be the date of the Mt. Washington Century+; the revised ride

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Gilford A remarkable home on a sensational lot with sandy beach and an enormous, covered dock for 3 boats. Picturesque sunsets, added outdoor living space, carriage home, 9 garages. This home was designed and custom-built with unmatched detail and quality. This is the Ultimate Lake Home! $9,500,000

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Alton

This estate is unlike any other on Lake Winnipesaukee. An 8.6-acre, level lot has 584 ft of sandy beach, sweeping lawns, tennis court, gazebo, six-stall barn, one-bedroom caretaker’s cottage, pastures, pond…and stately 7,600 square foot home surrounded by lush lawns, mature trees and perennial gardens. $5,995,000

Enter a winding driveway to a private courtyard with commanding views, sweeping lawn, sandy beach & a W-shaped dock with canopy. The kitchen is amazing!

Appointed with the finest appliances & custom Birdseye Maple counters complemented by spacious eating & cozy sitting areas with fireplace. $3,995,000

Drive through gates to this striking estate home with over 360’ Winnipesaukee waterfront and a beautiful, natural sandy beach. With over 4 acres of privacy, the home includes nearly 12,000 sq. ft. of luxury living and an enormous threestory barn for storing cars and boats. $3,995,000

Gilford - This Queen Anne Victorian style-home has been built with care and precision. The design, the attention to detail, the care with which it has been maintained … coffered ceilings, walls of cherry, raised panels, hardwood flooring … all are simply beautiful! Sandy beach and oversized, canopied docking. $3,895,000

Gilford - This stunning Governor’s Island home has been totally designed and reconstructed to perfection. With a SW exposure, the sun streams throughout the three levels.

A detached bunk house is perfect for guests. Step inside, and you will be impressed with the open-style design and walls of windows. $3,495,000

Wolfeboro - This Wolfeboro estate property has a prized level lot, a sandy beach, large open boathouse, deep-water docking and a safe sandy swimming area in desirable Delings Cove. The home is stunning with walls of glass, large decks, soaring ceilings and three fireplaces. $3,289,000

Gilford - This charming, 4-bedroom Governor’s Island Cape-style home was enlarged and updated with style.

The open designed kitchen/family room is warm and inviting with a soaring fireplace, beadboard walls and slate flooring. Dramatic sunsets, beautifully designed waterfront with firepit and a large waterside deck. $2,395,000

Gilford - This newly finished home is impressive. The home is wired for a generator, has multi-zone central air and heat, beautiful views, huge deck, open-concept living and high end finishes. It is just minutes from Gunstock which has year-round activities. It’s new. It’s spacious. $699,000

Gilford - Exceedingly private and special Governor’s Island lot. It is level and has a state approved 4-bedroom septic system. The lot abuts community land for ease in hiking and cross country skiing. It is an easy walk to the community beach, tennis, pickle ball, playground and newly constructed clubhouse. $259,000

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