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August 24 • Vol 37 • No. 21

Barefootin’ on the Lake!

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

Golf | Page 21

What’s Up | Pages 13-15

Boat Rentals | Page 29

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Barefooting with the Lake Guys

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper They’re just two “lake guys” as they call themselves. They like being out on the water and find it best out there in the early morning. Very early as a matter of fact.

When Jeff Luby and his friend Charlie grab their gear and head out in a boat, it is still dark. By the time the sun is rising over the mountains, you will find them skimming the surface of the glass-like, calm water pursuing a sport both love. It isn’t boating or tubing or jet skiing or even water skiing. Instead, it is barefoot skiing that Jeff and Charlie are passionate about; it is an amazing sight to see the skilled bare footers skimming over the surface of the water using their bare feet versus water skis.

While many people have heard of barefoot skiing and a few people have actually seen others do it, not many have tried it. It is a skill that is learned over time, and safety is a must. But for those who do it, the emotional and physical rewards are many.

Jeff, who resides with his family on a Lake Winnipesaukee island each summer, and Charlie, who summers in the Lakes Region, had both barefoot skied in the past. However, they now pursue the sport with a dedication and passion that sets them apart from novice barefooters.

Both got started in the sport in their younger years - Jeff at around age 13 and Charlie in his 30s when he was part

as a kid, he just wasn’t as interested in it, but he loved the lake and boating.

Fishing was a big pastime when he was a teenager. Although he was avidly into fishing, he did water skiing at times and he explains, “My brother and I were active members of the Abenaki Water Ski Club (in Wolfeboro) for years. We did shows in Wolfeboro Bay and Alton Bay back when I was a kid. I didn’t do any barefooting in the shows but often I was used for pyramids. Charlie was asked to barefoot for the Abenaki Water Ski Club shows occasionally when the club didn’t have a barefooter who felt skilled enough to handle the always-rough water on show days.

It was always rough (water) on show days from all the boats that used to gather and boats running around in preparation for the show. Charlie would gladly do it and always managed to put on a show, even in the most extreme conditions. He and I never met during those times but we know all the same people and skied with them as well, but Jeff Luby (right) and his barefoot ski buddy Charlie (left) take a break from a never at the same time apparently.” morning on the water pursuing their favorite activity, barefoot skiing.

After living elsewhere, Jeff moved back to the Lakes Region and it was of a water ski club in Massachusetts me out on the lake. an important turning point in his life. (the Long Pond Water Ski Club). “I was “I had seen others barefoot skiing and “I was a Dad by that time, somewhat self-taught,” Jeff recalls. “I did it from I decided I wanted to try it. I was knee overweight and not feeling as great a knee board, with no boom. These boarding and I managed to flip around physically. My doctor suggested I days, people use a boom for all types and sit, and then I just stood up and lose some weight, so I started going of water sports. I had done water skiing went about 100 yards by barefooting. I to a gym in Wolfeboro. I made some and grew up on Lake Winnipesaukee. didn’t really have access to a boat then, gym friends, and that is where I met My parents weren’t really into wake but I was just happy to try it.”

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Joining the gym was serendipitous and the start of a great friendship. “We both love the lake, and we got talking about barefoot water skiing,� says Jeff. Both men knew it was a sport they wanted to try again, but it would require someone to drive the boat and to take turns while each barefooted.

And also important, both would need to be willing to get up very early in the morning to get out on the lake before a lot of boats were out there making waves. (Barefooting is best done on calm waters with few or no other boats on the lake.) “We go out early for a few hours

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every day in the summer. It is our time to do something we both love. We take turns driving the boat and barefooting.

Charlie is an accomplished barefooter,�

Jeff says with admiration.

He mentions the many moves Charlie can do while barefooting, and the practice and skill it takes. He also laughs as he says Charlie is so into the sport that he would barefoot when the ice went out and keep going till the lake ices over the in late fall/winter.

(Indeed, Charlie says he once went barefooting on Christmas day!)

The two men barefoot ski all over the lake, such as in the Broads, and sometimes they go all the way to Alton. “You start to become an expert at knowing where you are out on the lake by watching the trees and the shoreline, and the water and wind. As far as weather conditions, barefooting

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It should be said that Charlie is in his 60s and Jeff also not in his first youth. At a time when many people would think a sedate walk around the neighborhood was a good workout, these “lake guys� are staying fit and having a great time doing so while barefooting.

Jeff adds that barefooting is a great “old man’s sport� but that is probably downplaying the skill they each have for the sport. (Although it is a low impact sport, if not properly trained, one can get injured.)

And what about the feet of a barefoot skier? One would assume that bare feet versus water skis, would get beat up on any given run. “The feet take time to toughen up,� explains Jeff. “As I got stronger, I felt it less. It is a process.

When I barefoot ski, I don’t notice any foot pain until the next day. But soon it doesn’t bother me at all.� (Charlie says, with a shrug, that he rarely notices any foot pain from barefooting.)

The equipment needed to barefoot is important. Jeff says he and Charlie both have Malibu Flight Craft boats that create a small wake. The powerful boats go over 60 mph but are good for barefooting. A tower on the boat is needed as well, with an upward angle to help pull the skier out of the water. The handle for the barefooter to hold should be wider for grabbing.

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August 24, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 5 • Barefooting Continued from page 4 equipment that is important, and Jeff says the line is typically longer than a water ski line.

Boat safety is vital, as both men stress. Anyone wanting to barefoot should understand what happens with a barefoot boom. You should be aware that you do not need to go really fast when driving the boat. Barefooting depends on your shoe size and weight.

You should also be patient and willing to learn in a series of steps. It is a progression and it is best to learn with the help of an experienced instructor.

“And you should relax and have fun!”

Jeff adds.

Charlie, with the greater barefooting experience, instructed Jeff how to drive the boat. The boom makes it fairly easy to start barefooting. The steps are learning how to sit and stand up and eventually being ready for deep-ups.

Learning to tumble by spinning and maneuvering is a process as well.

“Some summers are better than others,” Jeff says. “This summer has been really great and we have been out barefooting a lot. We are out there about two hours, from around 5:30 to 7:30 am. We fall into a routine of warm ups and then we take turns each barefooting about three to four mile runs.”

Jeff loves the sport and isn’t shy in saying that while his mind says he can do more involved tricks, he knows he must be sensible. “I can safely barefoot at around 37 mph. I enjoy lower speed tricks. Charlie can do more than I can, such as barefooting backwards.”

Indeed, Charlie has experience as a barefoot skier, and he loves to be out on the lake. There is admittedly a bit of the daredevil in him, and his wife says with a laugh when asked if his water pastimes worry her, “I gave up on him a long time ago!”

Charlie has been boating since he was 14 years old. In his 30s, he was a

Jeff Luby skims over the water during a morning of barefoot skiing. member of the Long Pond Water Ski Club, and got interested in barefooting when it was in its infancy. Others in the club were interested as well, and they got together and hired a professional water skier – Mike Seipel – to teach them to barefoot. Mike was “the man” when it came to the sport back then, according to Charlie. “He now runs Barefoot International, a provider of barefoot skiing equipment. And Mike also was World Champion in the 1980s.”

Charlie kept up with barefooting and tried to find someone else who might be as interested in it. “No one was doing it,” he recalls. “It is more fun when you barefoot with someone else who likes it too.”

Thus, meeting Jeff was advantageous, and allowed both men to pursue the sport with someone else who understood and enjoyed it.

And someone who was willing to get up as the sun was rising to barefoot!

“We go wherever the water is calm, such as the Alton Bay area and Winter Harbor. Barefooting for six miles is the longest I have gone,” Charlie says.

While six miles may not seem like

much when driving it in a car, it is an amazingly long way to ski on your bare feet.

What does the future hold for the “lake guys”? Both are interested in helping with adaptive barefooting.

Charlie has a friend who is involved in UNH’s Northeast Passage program.

According to www.nepassage.org, “The mission of Northeast Passage is to empower people living with disabling conditions, both visible and invisible, to define, pursue and achieve whole life health, community engagement and fulfillment through the purposeful use of sports and recreation; to develop and promote best practices in the fields of Therapeutic Recreation and Adaptive Sports.”

Imagine barefooting as an adaptive sport for the handicapped or a Wounded

Warrior. If taught correctly by experts like Charlie and Jeff, barefooting could be a viable option and a confidence builder for anyone.

Jeff and Charlie would also love to share their knowledge and skill at barefooting with others. They feel it is important that anyone wishing to learn the sport do so safely. Says Charlie, “Just trying to step out of your water skis and barefoot is the old way of doing it and it is difficult.” There are indeed better, safer ways to learn, and Jeff and Charlie are willing to share their skill with others. If interested, you can contact Jeff for more information.

Because Charlie is a die-hard barefoot skier, you just might see him celebrating Christmas day with a run across the lake should the conditions be right. Jeff admits he is not as dedicated as to barefoot on a cold early spring or winter’s day before the ice is in or out, but he applauds Charlie’s passion for barefooting. (Jeff pursues other sports in the winter, and is an avid Alpine skier and an Alpine Patroller with the National Ski Patrol. He also works as an Outdoor Emergency Care instructor and enjoys ice hockey as well.)

Charlie, who would rather be barefooting than doing just about anything, sums it up when asked what his future might hold, “I just plan to keep doing this till I die!”

For information on barefoot skiing, contact Jeff Luby at 603-515-6178 or visit Jeff’s Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/lubycrewmx.

(There are some amazing photos of Charlie and Jeff barefooting on the page and it is worth checking out.)

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“It’s so serious,” Charlie says of life, “but we need to laugh a little, smile.”

He describes his approach to art as “something that’s a perfect outlet for me, to provide kindness and happiness.”

His paintings, posters, and cards, most of which feature a moose wearing “cosmic glasses,” have caught on with visitors to the area as well as local businesses. He has framed pieces on display at Katie’s Kitchen in Wolfeboro as well as several other locations near his home base in the Newfound Area — a total of 30 locations in

New Hampshire. He designed a new logo for the Newfound Country Store in Bridgewater, a place that features many of his works, including a painted 1967 Volkswagen bus.

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Charlie said he has been drawing and doodling most of his life, and eventually his creatures started evolving.

“The moose may be my spirit animal,” he said. “I put him in fun situations.”

Those may include fishing, barbecues, and time at the beach, with other animals playing parts in the scene.

A barbecuing bear, swimming loon, or mischievous raccoon are likely to join in the outdoor fun.

“I love New England,” Charlie said, adding that, although he was born in Spencer, Massachusetts, and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he now considers New Hampshire his home.

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Alison has a marketing background and recognized that they needed to offer items at different prices, beginning by offering greeting cards with his images.

Once they started offering greeting cards, as well as matted and signed prints, they began building an audience that now includes residents as far away as Michigan, Colorado, and California.

Cosmic Moose Art has found a place in campgrounds and motor homes, with the smaller items making great impulse buys, Charlie said.

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wooden cutouts, Cosmic Moose Art invites viewers to look closely at hidden things.

“When I was small, I’d get close to paintings, intrigued by how artists were able to get their effects,” Charlie recalls. “I love things to do with the universe and vibes, and want people to see invisible things.”

He said, “Cosmic Moose Art just

came to me. It needs a raccoon with mischief, bears with a hungry stomach, and a moose with cosmic glasses to see the vibrations around you. It’s a land without time.”

Charlie said he hides a lot of things in his paintings which people can see if they look closely enough. While he signs the works KUZ — an abbreviation of his Lithuanian surname — he

hides another KUZ somewhere within the image. He also will hide hearts, representing his brother, who died in 2010. “I feel him right here near me,” he said.

“My whole heart and soul go into these paintings,” he added. “There’s a lot to find if you look closely enough.”

Charlie said that, while he may have something in mind when painting a scene, everyone sees something different in his work. “It feels good to get someone to crack a smile — it’s a powerful tool.”

While he may not make a fortune selling his artwork, Charlie said, “I’m rich because I’m happy. It’s simply a magical thing. People are very responsive. Our first beach towels sold out in a single day.”

He also created an 18- by 24-in. acrylic map of the Newfound Area to feature area businesses. The project took more than six months, and, as Charlie explains on his website, “I wanted it to feel Magical. I wanted it to feel like you want to go and explore this area. It needed creatures. Lots of cool magical creatures like Gnomes and Bigfoot and Moose and Bears.”

Happiness Through Adversity Charlie says he grew up facing adversity, but he emerged happy.

“This is him,” said Alison. “If he’s a character, he’s a moose — a happy-golucky, whimsical creature.”

“It’s magical that we’re here in this moment in this universe,” Charlie said.

“We’re surrounded by talented people — artists with good vibes. I have a million ideas, a product of 47 years of life, and I try to pick them strategically. It’s happening the way it’s supposed to be happening.”

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Experience Native Wildlife in Outdoor Setting Public visitors and members are happily and safely seeing and learning about native New Hampshire wildlife exhibited at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, since it reopened on June 15. The live animal exhibit trail meanders through forest and field providing an educational natural experience in a comfortable outdoor setting.

Before visiting and for a smooth experience, all public visitors and members alike must reserve tickets in advance at the Science Center’s website, nhnature.org. This ensures each family group has adequate room to stay physically distant from others by limiting the number of people on the trail at any one time. With fewer tickets available each day, visitors may be sure there is room for their group by reserving tickets ahead of time at nhnature.org.

Guests and members may reserve tickets for a particular time slot, with a 30-minute window to enter. Science Center members do not need to pay for tickets, but still must register in advance, following the same process as non-members. All guests are asked health-screening questions upon arrival.

Some exhibits are closed for the 2020 season, including the Gordon Children’s Center. The picnic area and pavilion are closed and there is no food service or water fountains on site.

Visitors must bring their own water or purchase it on site. There are a small number of picnic tables in the parking lot for the guests to use before or after their visit. The Raptor Exhibit and Celebrate Birds Exhibit are also closed due to construction and renovations, planned for opening in 2021.

New for 2020, visitors will come across Pop Up Animal Encounters along the live animal exhibit trail, where naturalists or volunteer docents are stationed throughout the day with a live animal or artifact to share.

Hand sanitizer is in place at exhibits along the trail and guests age 3 and up are required to wear face masks per CDC guidelines. Staff members sanitize restrooms and surfaces throughout the campus every two hours during the day and every morning before opening.

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Children 2 and under and members are free. Hours are 9:30 am-4 pm, with the last admission at 3 pm every day. To minimize exchanges of items between guest and staff, other vouchers, coupons, and discounts will not be honored at this time.

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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.

The Main Street Station The Main Street Station, built in 1945, is a classic style diner located in downtown Plymouth across from Plymouth State University, The Main Street Station is the perfect place for a hearty breakfast or lunch in a unique restaurant atmosphere.

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Set just yards from the sugar sand beach, docks, and landscaped lawns, these 32 luxury condominiums will feature 3-4 bedrooms with up to 3,380 sqft. of living space, plus corner balconies, direct elevator access to each unit, and a 2-car garage. Westerly exposure with blazing sunsets overlooking the lake.

Prices to start at $664,900.* * This Condominium has not yet been registered with or exempted from registration by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Bureau (the “Bureau”). Until such time as these Condominium Units are exempted from registration or are registered with the Bureau no binding contract for sale or lease of any lot, unit or interest may be created.

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Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Motorcycle Week Schedule The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, based in Meredith and Weirs Beach, will once again offer train service for those attending the Laconia Motorcycle Week scheduled for August 22-30.

However, for the first time in many years, the Railroad will offer daily train service for the entire nine-day event with one- and two-hour train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee with departures from Meredith and Weirs Beach.

Of the three major motorcycle rallies that take place annually in the United States: Daytona, Laconia and Sturgis, Laconia is the only major motorcycle rally to include train service. In addition, it’s the oldest motorcycle rally dating back to 1924.

In 2020, event officials are expecting a smaller crowd than usual due to rescheduling of the event and lack of vendors, both because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, riders from across the country are still expected to enjoy taking to New Hampshire’s scenic roads and byways, making it one of the most popular motorcycle events in North America.

For those interested in round-trip service from Meredith to Weirs Beach and back, this will be available three times each day at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Free parking is also available in Meredith for motorcycles, cars and trucks. The cost of the onehour, round-trip ticket from Meredith to Weirs Beach and back is $20 for

For the first time in many years, the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad will offer one- and two-hour, round-trip train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee from Meredith and Weirs Beach daily during the weeklong 2020 Laconia Motorcycle Week. Advance reservations can be made by visiting www.HoboRR.com. (Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad photo)

adults and $15 for children ages 4-12, while age 3 and under ride for free.

For those interested in two-hour train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, these round-trip

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excursions will be available daily from Meredith and Weirs Beach during the week-long motorcycle event. Tickets for the two-hour train rides are $22 for adults, $17 for children 4-12 and free for children age 3 and under. Daily departure times from Meredith will be at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm, while two-hour train rides from Weirs Beach will depart at 11 am, noon, 1 pm and 2 pm each day.

Due to limited capacity aboard the trains this year due to COVID-19 guidelines, those wishing to enjoy train rides from either Meredith or Weirs Beach will need to reserve seats in

advance through the www.HoboRR. com. In addition, face masks will be required to be worn by everyone while riding on the train.

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad’s Meredith Station is located just off Route 3 in Meredith, NH at 154 Main Street, while the Weirs Beach Ticket Booth is located on the Boardwalk at 211 Lakeside Avenue, across from the arcades at Weirs Beach.

For more information regarding departure schedules for the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, visit www.HoboRR.com or call 603-7452135.

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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 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. 24, 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. 24, 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. 25, Mushroom Forage with Rick Van de Poll, 1-4 pm, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc. program, info/register: www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 25, 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.

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Aug. 25, Stargazing with the NH Astronomical Society, 8 pm, bring family and friends to learn about the wonders of the night sky in a talk at the Carriage House, then make your way to the field by Shannon Pond to get a chance to use a telescope to view the stars, constellations, planets, and more! Free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

For schedule, tickets and much more, please visit

Aug. 25, Volunteer Trail Work Day, 9 am-5 pm, spend the day volunteering with AmeriCorps trail crew on Squam Region trails, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, info: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

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Aug. 26, Ecology and Management of Plants in NH’s Lakes, 7-8 pm, virtual program presented by Amy Smagula, exotic special program coordination. NH Dept. of Environmental Services, www.nhlakes.org, 226-0299.

Aug. 26, NH on High – Historical and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State, 7 pm, Tuftonboro Historical Society Museum, 499 Gov. Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village, 496-8212.

Aug. 26, Wellness Wednesday Walks & Talks, 10 am, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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Aug. 26, Wellness Wednesday: Yoga at the Castle, 6-7 pm, join an experienced yoga instructor in a yoga class for all skill levels on the Castle lawn amidst breathtaking lake and mountain views. $15 per person, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 26, Why Worry?, silent film starring comic actor Harold Lloyd, 6:30 pm, live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 26 & 27, The Bakery Band concert, Arts Center at 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, please contact in advance: www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 27, Michael Vincent Band, rhythm and blues concert, 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. 27, 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. 27-29, Friends of Meredith Public Library Annual Book Sale, 9 am, Community Room, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St. Meredith, 279-4303.

Aug. 28, Alton Bay Outdoor Concert Series, Chris Bonoli, Alton Bay Bandstand, 7-9 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, practice social distancing, 875-0109.

Aug. 28, Bring in Morning Atop Mount Morgan, 4:30-8:30 am, sunrise hike, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, info: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

Aug. 28, Friday Art Night at ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, noon-7 pm. Gallery open Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 10 am-2 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 28, Arts in the Park, Pink Houses, 6 pm, Rotary Park, next to Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St., East, Laconia, free, bring lawn chairs for seating, social distancing practiced, 524-8813.

Aug. 29, Alton Bay Outdoor Concert Series, Saxx Roxx, Alton Bay Bandstand, 7-9 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, practice social distancing, 875-0109.

Aug. 29, Gilford Village Road Race, 8 am, pre-registration is a must, COVID-19 restrictions in place, info/pregister: gunstocknordic.com.

Open daily through October 25 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Featuring our NEW Exhibit!

The Shoes that Built the Castle Upcoming Programs & Events: • Music Nights Every Mon, Tues & Thurs, through Sep 17 5:30-8:30pm Generously supported by The Laker. $10 per person reservation fee required.

• Stargazing w/the NH Astronomical Society Aug 25 & 31 8pm FREE • Wellness Wed: Yoga on the Castle Lawn Wed, Aug 26 6pm $15 Generously sponsored by Huggins Hospital.

Some of our operations have changed in response to the COVID-19 guidelines. For up-to-date information please check www.castleintheclouds.org 2020 Presenting Sponsors:

Aug. 29, Soapmaking 101, 9-11 am, adult program teaching how to safely make your own soap, take home about 10 bars of seasonally scented soap, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: prescottfarm.org, 366-5695.

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STOP in and see WOOF II… All things dog by various artists ‘Til August 31

Celebrate your best friend Dog Portraits etched on slate Visit Meredith.nhcrafts.org to find out more.

10% of all sales from the WOOF exhibit will benefit the Franklin Animal Shelter.

Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM 279 DW Hwy. • Meredith • 603-279-7920 • Meredith.NHCrafts.org Like us on Facebook so you can see other beautiful things made by NH’s finest artists ~ www.facebook.com/nhcraft

Aug. 29, The Second City – Imperfect Union, live comedy, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 29, Studio Two Beatles Tribute, Beatles classic music concert, 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. 30, Beach Yoga, 8-9:30 am, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, $15 p/p, Tuftonboro Parks & Rec., www.tuftonboro.org Aug. 30, Sunrise Drive, Mt. Washington Auto Road, opens 4:30 am to see sunrise, drive your own car to the summit, Mt. Washington, www.mt-washington.com.

Aug. 31, 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. 31, 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.

Sept. 1, 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.

2020 Laconia Motorcycle Week - Daily Train Schedule -

Meredith: Weirs Beach:

10:30am 12:30pm 2:30pm (1 & 2 hour trains!)

11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm

Sept. 1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6, Basics of Building Realism in Acrylics, 6 wk. acrylic painting course, taught by Acacia Rogers, 11 am-2 pm, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, 120 Laconia Road (Tanger Outlets), Suite 132, Tilton NH, info/ register: AcaciaRogersArt@gmail.com.

Sept. 2, Full Moon Night Hike, 7:30-9 pm, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Sept. 2-6 & 9-12, Winnipesaukee Playhouse presents “Or,” historical, intrigue, political play, takes place at outdoor amphitheater, 4 pm, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, tickets/info: 279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

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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.

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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.

Castle in the Clouds Basement Tours, 11 am, noon, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm daily, highlights of the Castle’s unique state-of-the-art 1914 construction, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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All Flavors

Our 46th Year!

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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.

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Open for Take-Out Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, open Mon-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm, Maple St., Sandwich, 284-7728, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com.

Summer Warehouse Annalee Gift Shop Open Daily 10am-5pm

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Polar Caves, 705 Rumney Rd. Rt. 25, Rumney, call for hours of operation: 5361888.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking.

Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm. org.

Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and 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.

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

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

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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 call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 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, 11 am-4 pm Thurs.-Sat., original artwork on display/ for sale, face masks required for gallery entry, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, 4765942, 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.

27, exhibit at the Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

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.

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

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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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‘Cue The Grill Tasty Salmon & Swordfish on the Grill

By Chef Kelly Ross Today’s theme is from the deep blue water, in particular salmon and swordfish cooked on the grill. Many fish cook well on the Barbie, but I truly think these two hold up as well as most. Where many fish can break down on the grill, salmon and swordfish are sturdy, but also quite moist and flaky when it comes to eating time. As far as I’m concerned, that is the bottom line.

Oh yeah, and did I mention they are incredibly delicious?

Both varieties of fish are delectable as is, but more so with a great sauce or better, a marinade. They are also both great with almost any side dish, and pair well with a dinner salad. If cut small enough, salmon and swordfish make great sandwiches as well.

Swordfish is a much sturdier cut of fish and sits well on bread. As for salmon, when considered as a sandwich, I usually make it into a burger. Today’s first recipe is good for 4 people. These bad boys go together and cook in less than ½ hour. Not bad, huh?

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¼ cup canned full fat coconut milk ¼ tsp granulated garlic, more if desired ¼ tsp dried basil, more if needed Salt & pepper as needed to season Remove the skin from the salmon fillet and dice the meat in a rough cut, but don’t go crazy on it. You are not looking for mashed salmon. Place the salmon in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine but do not over mix. Form into 4-6 patties, depending on your choice. Heat the grill to medium-high and make sure it is clean and oiled. Grill for 4 minutes on one side, about 3 on the other until completely cooked through. Do not overcook. Before or while cooking, make the yummy dressing by mixing all ingredients. Grill your buttered upscale rolls and pull off the grill with the salmon burgers. Build your burgers, drizzle with the dressing and add any veggies of choice.

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Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon 1 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar ¼ tsp ground ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups light brown sugar Four 6-8 oz fillets of plump center cut salmon, all cut the same way 12 oz package of broccoli slaw 3 scallions 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, garlic and brown sugar and cook over a medium heat about 10 minutes or so, stirring frequently, waiting for the sugar to completely dissolve. Remove from heat. The mixture will thicken nicely.

Pour off ½ cup and save for later.

While the sauce is cooking, put the sesame seeds on a pie pan, spray the seeds with pan spray and cook in a 350-degree oven until slightly browned and toasted, usually 5-7 minutes, but keep an eye on them. Set them aside once done. On a pan, brush the salmon, skin on, with the sauce. Let sit for 10-20 minutes while you light the grill and get it to a medium-high heat. Brush the grill clean and then brush with oil. Place the salmon on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 4-6 minutes until the skin gets nice and crispy. Gently turn the fillets over and cook for another 3-4 minutes, brushing occasionally with the sauce on both sides during the process. Meanwhile, or beforehand, mix the broccoli slaw, scallion and sesame seeds with half the reserved sauce until well combined.

Once the salmon is done, serve the fish with the broccoli slaw by its side and drizzle the remaining reserved sauce, and any left from grilling, over the salmon and slaw and dig in. The sauce is something I use for shrimp and steaks as well and you can make a big batch in advance, as it will hold virtually forever in the refrigerator.

Just slightly warm it up over a low to • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 19

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August 24, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 19 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 18 medium heat when needed. Like many great foods, this recipe’s success is due to the delicious sauce.

I am a huge fan of almost anything stuffed, whether it be chicken, a boneless pork loin, a skirt steak or flap meat, lobster, haddock, shrimp, and of course, salmon. For some reason in my many years of professional cooking, I haven’t bumped across many chefs who stuff salmon. Don’t get me wrong, I have encountered some incredible salmon recipes in my day that will always remain unforgettable, but I never understood not adding seafood stuffing to a good fillet of salmon.

Salmon is versatile as far as fish goes.

When it comes to seafood, a great shellfish stuffing utilizes whatever works for you, but I prefer a tasty crabmeat stuffing. Crab accompanies the salmon flavor very well, where certain great shellfish stuffing recipes can dominate the salmon, and I prefer an equal marriage of flavors. This recipe is for six, and can be done on the grill or in the oven. For fairly obvious reasons, in the restaurant world, this was always an “oven-done” production, as it cooks much quicker in the oven, but if you have time and want to kick back and relax, maybe with nice appetizers and a great bottle of wine, the grill is a wonderful option.

Crabmeat Stuffed Salmon ¾ lb crabmeat, canned blue or lump crab works fine ½ cup Italian Panko bread crumbs ½ tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp onion powder 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley ¼ cup melted butter ½ cup white wine

Six 6-8 oz plump center cut salmon, all cut the same, skin attached This will take no more than 20 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven. If making this recipe on the grill, plan on 45 minutes or so. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the salmon and wine. Mix thoroughly.

Cut a slit about ¾ of the way down the center of the salmon fillets and evenly distribute the stuffing inside the 4 cuts.

If cooking in the oven, place on a sheet pan and drizzle the wine over salmon and cook for close to 20 minutes. If cooking on a grill, preheat to medium high and oil well. Gently lay the fillets on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 15 minutes or so on a closed, lidded grill. Check the salmon for feel as well as internal temperature of the stuffing using a thermometer. Ideally, you want the temp of the stuffing, once finished, to be in the 130- to 135-range. Once the skin is crispy, the flesh appears to be flaky, and the stuffing is in the high 80- to 90-degree range, gently pull the salmon off the grill, place them on a sheet pan which has been sprayed, and place directly on the grill. Drizzle the wine over the salmon, close the lid back up, and cook accordingly. If feeling creative, top with a fresh Hollandaise sauce. Disappointed is NOT something you will associate with this recipe.

It’s time for a couple of great swordfish recipes off the grill. In many ways, salmon and swordfish couldn’t be more different, although both are tremendous in their own right. Where salmon is a very flaky fish, swordfish is a much sturdier and solid fish and not quite as fishy per se. Personally, I find the only way to properly cook swordfish is on the grill, where salmon has more flexibility in cooking and preparation.

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All in all, swordfish doesn’t need much more than a few simple marinade ingredients and it grills up so quickly.

This recipe is for four people.

Grilled Swordfish w/Lemon, Basil and Mint ½ cup olive oil 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt and fresh grind pepper to season Four evenly cut swordfish steaks, same thickness, 6-8 oz each Get your grill to a medium high heat, cleaned and oiled. Whisk the oil, mint, lemon juice, basil and garlic. Once it is mixed, season with salt and pepper.

Brush the 4 pieces of swordfish on both sides using about 2 tbsp of the mixture.

Place the fish on the grill, cook for 2-3 minutes, gently rotate the steaks ¼ turn to give the perfect grill diamonds, cook for another 2-3 minutes and turn them over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and serve, spooning the remaining sauce over the top of the fish.

One last swordfish recipe before we call it a day. Although the ingredients are different than the last one, you will find it just as easy and delicious. This will feed four.

The Ultimate Swordfish 4 swordfish steaks, 6-8 oz per piece ¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ tbsp honey 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley 2 tsp fresh chopped thyme leaves ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp fresh grind black pepper ¾ tsp fresh minced garlic Lemon wedges for service Combine the oil, honey, soy sauce, zest, parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Reserve 1 tbsp of the marinade, and then add the garlic to the bulk of it. Pour the marinade into a Ziploc, add the steaks to the bag, seal, gently massage the marinade onto both sides of the swordfish, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Once ready, get the grill to a medium-high heat and oil it up. Brush off any fresh herbs that may have stuck to the swordfish, as they will burn right onto the fish. Cook for 2-3 minutes, rotate a ¼ turn, cook for another 3 minutes, and gently flip them and cook throughout, generally another 3 minutes or so. Brush with the reserved marinade and serve with the lemon wedges and jump right into it.

Today’s article of fun food ideas have now come to a close, but please give these recipes a try. Next week I will be back with some great Labor Day grilling ideas for the long holiday weekend. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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Loon Update: How the Majestic Aquatic Birds Are Faring This Year

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Common loons are one of five loon species; others are the red-throated, Pacific, Arctic, and yellow-billed types. A common loon has a rounded black head, black bill, thick black neck with white-striped collar, long and flat body, and black-and-white plumage in a checkerboard pattern. Male loons are 25 percent larger than females, although their coloring is identical.

Central New Hampshire is situated at the southern end of the common loon’s geographic range. For this reason, climate change has a very real impact on their well-being. Loons are migratory. They winter on the ocean, then arrive at the area’s inland lakes

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They will mate with the same partner unless one of them dies or is otherwise displaced.

In 1975, the Moultonborough-based Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) was created to address a growing concern about a declining loon population and the impact of human activities upon them. It became the central mission of the LPC to preserve loons and their habitat by monitoring, conducting field research, designing and implementing a management protocol, and educating the public.

During a typical season, the LPC uses an extensive network of dedicated members and volunteers to monitor 330-350 lakes; however, this season, they monitored an amazing 375 lakes. Why go through all this effort?

Loons serve much the same purpose as a canary in a coal mine—if their population is suffering, it is an early indication that the welfare of the environment is under threat.

Each year, the LPC team undertakes

a census of the loon population. While a count of all adult loons is attempted, the best indicators are numbers of loon pairs and chicks. Overseeing this ambitious initiative is Harry Vogel, senior biologist and director of the LPC. For the past 22 years, Vogel, his staff, and volunteers have spent many waking hours attempting to ensure the health and productivity of the adult and chick loon population is restored and maintained.

Asked to appraise the present season, Vogel described it as a “mixed year� and one of the most challenging ones in recent memory. This season, people in the field counted 320 loon pairs (and perhaps a few more). If this number holds after the census is finalized, it will represent a two percent increase in the number of pairs compared to 2019. Vogel indicated it is easiest to count loon pairs as they are territorial, as opposed to single loons that are scattered throughout the waterways within the region.

Vogel cited one of the key parameters of reproductive success: “We need 0.48 chicks per adult pair per year to maintain the loon population.� That is a figure the LPC has achieved during six of the last 10 years. This year’s figure—0.47 chicks—fell just short of the LPC’s goal. While Vogel did not mask his disappointment, he remains proud of the fact that their 10-year average remains over 0.48.

So, what were some of the causes and effects of this “mixed year�? There certainly have been many positives.

Approximately 33 percent of chicks hatched in the region this year came from the multitude of loon hatching nests, or floating platforms, built and distributed by the LPC. Nesting loons face a number of challenges • Loons continued on page 21

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Among these, the most serious is human-induced water level changes.

Fluctuations in the lakes can cause eggs to be washed away or become unreachable by parent loons. On the other hand, the nests built by the LPC continue to float regardless of changes in water conditions. Therefore, the loon hatching nests are an excellent alternative to traditional nesting sites that are under continuous threat from recreational water use, shoreline development, or scavenging wildlife.

Another success story was protection provided in the form of ropes and signage. It is estimated that more than 100 nesting loon pairs were protected from approaching humans, thereby remaining with their eggs, and later, with their hatchlings.

Other achievements include informing dam owners and operators about the loon nesting season. In each case, those people complied with the LPC’s request to maintain water level stability. Additionally, the LPC had a successful season of banding loons, and took blood samples in an effort to identify genetics and disease. Finally, hidden cameras were placed in strategic locations where potential threats exist.

Among challenges faced by the LPC, several were a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a very difficult year to find enough private boaters to transport field biologists

Display of a loon. to sites. Paradoxically, another factor has been the presence of a surprising number of recreation boaters on the lakes. With other forms of recreation temporarily absent, boating activity appears to be at an all-time high this summer. As a consequence, uninformed boaters present a constant threat to nesting and swimming loons.

Vogel discussed a phenomenon called wakeboard boating. Wakeboard boats are designed to create a large, specially shaped wake that cause water skis or tubes to jump from side to side so aerial tricks can be performed. Unfortunately, when the wake hits the shoreline, it can cause erosion and wash away natural

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If you’re fortunate enough to hear the haunting wail of a loon, the memory of that sound will never leave you.

Owing to enormous effort by the Loon Preservation Committee, the struggle to maintain and expand common loon populations continues. To meet its future challenges, the LPC is raising funds to build a new conference, library and office space, to expand lab space, to create a collaborative living/ work area, and to provide more room loon nests. for storage. A capital drive entitled the The LPC is fighting an ongoing battle Campaign for the Future has raised against lead sinkers and lead-headed $1.75 million toward its target of $2 jigs. These antiquated forms of fi shing million. www.thelaker.com tackle have a deadly effect upon loons For more information or to contribute and other forms of wildlife. Already What-To-Do Your Where-To-Go, to the Campaign for the Future, Guide contact this year, the state has lost three loons Harry Vogel at hvogel@loon.org, or Region Lakes for the to this toxin. Owing to the LPC and call 603-476-5666.

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Recalling a Day in Wolfeboro with Molly the Trolley

By Kathy Fairman It was a perfect August day with plenty of blue sky and sunshine when I set out to spend a day with Molly the Trolley in Wolfeboro, located on the northeastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee.

“No need to pack a lunch,” Molly emailed me when I requested information. “There’re plenty of great places to eat here, several on the water and many with expanded outdoor seating. Just tell me what kind of food you want, and I’ll tell you the options.”

With Molly’s 33 years of experience introducing people to Wolfeboro, I figured I was in good hands.

As I planned to spend the day, Molly advised I park in the Glendon Street Parking Lot where there is no parking time limit; all the parking in Wolfeboro is free. It was an easy, short walk along the water on the Bridge Falls Path to the Wolfeboro Railroad Station where I would meet Molly for a tour of the town.

Arriving early, I followed the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee across the street to Seven Suns Creperie where I discovered why the coffee smelled so good; here it’s freshly roasted, as well as brewed.

On my tour I learned Seven Suns is one of two coffee roasteries in Wolfeboro, the other being Lucas Coffee Company on King Street; you can buy from either online.

COVID-19 Precautions in Place Molly arrived right on time. I

Wolfeboro Bay and Mt. Major vista from Brewster Academy. expected to wear a face covering on the trolley and was prepared, but I was pleased to see free masks and hand sanitizer offered at the door as well.

I have to admit I felt a bit like an undercover agent with my hat, dark glasses, mask and notepad, but of course, I looked like everyone else.

The driver explained that to be safe, the trolley is presently divided into three sections to provide distancing between groups. Red satin ribbons cordon off seats separating the areas.

A family of five boarded first and took the section in back. I was directed to the center section, which could have accommodated eight. However, since I was on my own, I was considered a group of one and had the entire section to myself. I felt very safe and relaxed.

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I purchased my All-Day Pass from the driver, but I could have bought it online in advance and called to reserve a time. The driver provided me with Molly’s Map/Brochure which I found very helpful, especially after the tour.

Pulling away from the Railroad Station (barn red with gold-trim) I learned it was built by the Boston and Maine Railroad in 1872. It houses the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce and Information Center (open MondaySaturday from 10 am-6 pm,) Wolfeboro Jet Ski Rentals, and public rest rooms.

There’s also an adorable playground that looks like a train behind the station.

I was distracted from my notetaking by the beautiful lake views and picturesque waterfront downtown, most of it built in the 1800s. I felt like I’d stepped back in time, perhaps into a Norman Rockwell painting.

You can walk everywhere and there’s a nice variety of shops, art galleries, restaurants, bakeries and places to get that summer favorite, ice cream.

Some store names are especially fun: Winni Paw Station (pet store,) Country Bookseller (bookstore,) Penny Candy (owner’s name is Penny,) Butternuts (kitchen wares,) Made on Earth (clothing) and Dive Winnipesaukee (everything for water fun.)

Leaving downtown, we visited Back Bay. From WolfeTrap Grill & Raw Bar we saw courses for the Back Bay Skippers (RC sailboat racing) and the Abenaki Water Ski Club (slalom and jumping since 1981).

I especially enjoyed Molly’s tour of Sewall Road where I saw some of the beautiful waterfront homes Winnipesaukee is famous for, including cottages built a century ago, a new mansion just completed, and others built in the years between. And I learned about some of the famous people who have, or now live, in them.

Molly stopped at Goodhue and Hawkins Boat Yard on Sewall Point where we looked back across Wolfeboro Bay viewing the town from the water, easily identifying Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro’s private coeducational high school, the Wolfeboro Town Hall clock tower, and the big yellow Avery Block, both built in 1890.

Stopping at the Wolfeboro Town Docks back in the downtown area, we learned that the US Mail Boat (call 603569-8080 for reservations) is offering daily cruises Monday-Saturday with some restrictions.

The M/S Mount Washington (running only out of Weirs Beach this year), Millie B and Winnipesaukee Belle all plan to be back in Wolfeboro with cruises and boat rides in 2021.

The vistas of Wolfeboro Bay and beyond from Brewster Academy took me away from my notepad again as we began the second half of our tour where I learned about Wolfeboro’s Colonial history.

The town was named in 1759 for British General James Wolfe, a great hero of the French and Indian War; Kingswood Regional High School and Kingswood Golf Course on South Main Street are located in what was King George III’s woods in the mid1700s, so prized by His Majesty that one could be hung for poaching a tree!

(And Molly knows the reason why!)

Molly’s tour took me through Wolfeboro Falls, where I discovered the other end of The Bridge Falls Path. There it connects with the Cotton Valley Trail which continues beside the railroad tracks for 12 miles over causeways crossing both Lake Wentworth and Crescent Lake to the Town of Wakefield where the spur line began in 1870.

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More beautiful views of the causeways and lakes came my way as Molly explained that Lake Wentworth is named for Governor John Wentworth, the last governor appointed by King George before the American Revolution.

Wentworth built a summer mansion on Lake Wentworth in 1772 and that’s why Wolfeboro is known as the “Oldest Summer Resort in America.”

“So that’s why…” The family in the back was chatting. “I’ve been coming here all my life and I always wondered…”

The older woman in the front piped up, “Don’t feel bad; I was born here, and I’ve learned a lot today. We came to give the grandkids a ride, a break, you know? But I never expected this.

I’m going to bring their parents next time!”

I smiled behind my mask and dark

glasses as Molly’s driver led us all in a rousing chorus of “The Wheels on the Trolley”, delighting the youngest passengers.

Following the tour, I went back to Molly’s Map, appropriately named “Discover Wolfeboro,” and planned the rest of my visit.

The Wright Museum of World War II, the New Hampshire Boat Museum and the Libby Museum of Natural History all recommended by Molly the Trolley were at the top of my must-do list. I wasn’t at all disappointed and on my next visit, I’ll allow more time at all three.

From the “Where to Dine” section I selected lunch and dinner spots and, as I’d already decided I needed to stay for at least another day, I booked a room at one of the inns listed in the “Where to Stay” section.

I could have done that online, as everything in the brochure is also on Molly’s website, wolfeborotrolley. com, or I could have called 603-5691080.

Now that I’ve “Discovered Wolfeboro,” you can be sure I’ll be back. Now where did Molly say I could rent a cottage for a week?

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Her inspiration mostly comes from nature and the beauty of the natural world, with a particular affinity for wildlife. Her first memories of artistic inspiration as a child stem largely from Disney movies and their whimsical, fluid, and creative animation style. Particularly the work of Aaron Blaise stood out to her, who worked on beloved classics such as the “Lion King”, “Mulan”, “Brother Bear” and “Aladdin”.

The artist later added portraiture, still life, and landscape to her repertoire, slowly and painstakingly building up her skill through practice and research to learn the ins and outs of painting, as she loves everything about the process of painting. She is now a full-time painter and painting instructor, and has worked alongside many accomplished artists. She currently shows her work in the Lakes Region Art Association gallery.

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NH Outside with Emma Dealing with Milkweed

By Emma Erler Question: Milkweed is taking over my perennial garden. How can I save some for the monarch butterflies but keep it from spreading?

Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a perennial plant that can be found in a wide range of habitats including roadsides, fields, and gardens. It is native to North America and reproduces primarily from seed.

Once it is established it can spread from its rhizomatous root system.

Common milkweed stems are covered with opposite, oval shaped leaves. The pink, clustered flowers are incredibly fragrant and are attractive to a wide range of pollinators, from bees to butterflies. The flowers eventually give way to bumpy seed pods that split open when mature and release windborne seeds with silky hairs.

All parts of the plant contain white, latexy sap that is filled with toxic cardiac glycosides. These poisonous compounds keep most predators from eating milkweed. One of the few exceptions is the monarch butterfly, which has evolved to be able to eat and accumulate the toxin in its body as a defense mechanism. Monarchs are so closely associated with milkweed that

they cannot complete their lifecycles without milkweed as a food source.

In the landscape, common milkweed is often too aggressive and weedy to be widely appropriate for beds and borders. It is much better suited to unmaintained edges of fields or thickets. If you already have common milkweed in the garden, you can prevent further spread by removing immature seed pods. Since milkweed is a perennial, it will emerge again in the same spot next summer, but its spread will be more limited.

Individual plants can also be repeatedly hand-pulled or treated with an herbicide, but don’t be too hasty this season. Female monarchs have likely already laid their eggs or are in the process of doing so on the undersides of the leaves. Usually only one egg is laid per plant, and it can be very difficult to spot. More obvious are the Monarch caterpillars which are already quite active in many locations. Leaves that have been fed on and signs of frass are clear indications of their presence.

They are easily recognized by their yellow, white, and black banded

bodies, and black tentacles on their front and back ends. Be patient and wait to remove milkweed plants until after the butterflies have emerged from their crysalids, or in the late spring before the butterflies arrive.

If you decide to remove all of the common milkweed from your garden, consider replacing it with other less aggressive native milkweed species. Monarch butterflies will also utilize swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa), and whorled milkweed (Asclepias verticillata), all of which tend to grow in clumps and are good choices for perennial beds. For the ultimate butterfly habitat, leave some common milkweed on the outskirts.

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Sunrise Guided Hike - Morgan & Percival Loop Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on a sunrise hike along the Mount Morgan-Mount Percival loop on Friday, August 28, from 4:308:30 am. After braving the early start time, you will experience the serene beauty of first light hitting the Squam Lakes Watershed, which is an indescribable experience. Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) AmeriCorps member Jack Van Etten will lead the hike, serving as a guide and answering questions about the watershed, plants and animals, the workings of the LRCC and the SLA, and anything else that may come to mind.

While sunsets are beautiful throughout the area, sunrises can prove to be more striking and often receive much less attention. The bald cap of Mount Morgan faces southeast, and is the perfect place to watch a day begin.

Join Jack as you usher in the day with a 5.2 mile hike that offers views, satisfaction, and the opportunity to truly start your day out on a high note.

This hike does cover moderate terrain, so the program is only available for those age 12+ and those able to hike a trail up, over and down a mountain in low-light settings.

For more information, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly at 603-9687336.

Nature-Inspired Writing Workshop

Overlooking Squam Join the SLA on a hike up to the top of West Rattlesnake on Friday, September 4 from 9 am to noon, where you’ll take part in a creative nature writing session. On the mountaintop you will read samples from famous writers and try your hand at writing your own nature-inspired poetry and prose. Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) AmeriCorps member, Samantha Pierce, will lead you in writing exercises to guide your creative lens to the beloved mountains and lakes of the Squam Region.

The SLA’s trails provide access to incredible views and an experience that shows why the Squam Lakes Watershed is so special. Participants will enjoy a moderate hike along the well-traveled paths of Rattlesnake with fresh eyes and a new, creative perspective. Come along and spend some time on the mountain discussing and translating your connection with the land as well as the connections found within nature.

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These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature

and conservation-related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA, who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission.

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.

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Harold Lloyd stars in ‘Why Worry?’

He was the bespectacled young man next door whose road to success was often paved with perilous detours. He was Harold Lloyd, whose fast-paced comedies made him the most popular movie star of Hollywood’s silent film era.

See for yourself why Lloyd was the top box office attraction of the 1920s in a revival of ‘Why Worry?’ (1923), one of his zaniest comedies.

The movie will be screened with live music on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 pm at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, located at 39 South Main St., Plymouth, NH. General admission $10 per person.

The screening will feature live accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based composer who specializes in creating scores for silent films. Lloyd’s go-getter character proved immensely popular throughout the 1920s, with fans following him from one adventure to the next.

In the political satire ‘Why Worry?’,

Harold plays a wealthy hypochondriac traveling abroad who gets caught up in a local uprising. Thrown into prison, Harold is forced to use his wits to escape and rescue his nurse from the clutches of an evil Revolutionary.

Regarded as one of Lloyd’s most surreal movies, ‘Why Worry?’ features a cast that includes an actual real-life giant—8-foot-tall John Aasen, discovered in Minnesota during a national talent search.

Rapsis will improvise a musical score for ‘Why Worry?’ as the film screens. In creating accompaniment for the Lloyd movies and other vintage classics, Rapsis tries to bridge the gap between silent film and modern audiences.

“Creating the music on the spot is a bit of a high-wire act, but it contributes a level of energy that is really crucial to the silent film experience,” Rapsis said.

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Capacity will be limited to 50 percent; audience members are asked to observe social distancing in choosing seats.

“These comedies were designed to be seen with an audience, and it’s totally safe to do so,” said Rapsis. “Plus, we need all the laughs we can get, which makes a film titled ‘Why Worry?’ particularly timely.

‘Why Worry?’ continues a monthly series of silent film programs at the Flying Monkey that include comedy, plus drama, horror, and an unusual Russian documentary.

On the schedule moviegoers can see: Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 pm: ‘Man With A Movie Camera’ (1928).

Russian director Dziga Vertov’s celebration of daily life in the Soviet Union. Experimental documentary with no story and no actors, but filled with eye-popping visuals that anticipate later music/image films such as ‘Koyaanisqatsi.’

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Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm: ‘Broken Blossoms’ (1919). Can two outcasts in Edwardian London find peace and happiness in a cruel world?

Will Lillian Gish overcome her abusive father? Can Richard Barthelmess find love in a forbidden relationship? Great D.W. Griffith drama, with stellar performance from iconic silent actress Gish.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 6:30 pm: ‘Planes, Trains and Monty Banks’.

Rediscover forgotten silent comedian Monty Banks, born Mario Bianchi in Italy. In ‘Flying Luck,’ (1927), hapless aviator joins the U.S. Army Air Corps, with hilarious results. Preceded by an excerpt from ‘Play Safe; (1927), a hairraising chase sequence set aboard an out-of-control freight train.

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Moose Mountain Regional Greenways Conserves Prentice Woods Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) has announced the acquisition of Prentice Woods Preserve in Wakefield, NH. Located next to Province Lake, the beautiful 15-acre property is comprised of two adjacent parcels of land that have been donated by the Bakey and Gatto families.

The Prentice Woods Preserve is surrounded by suburban growth in a highly desirable lakeside setting, making its protection from further development urgent. In a critical wetland habitat, the Preserve hosts vernal pool sites and is home to dozens of native plant and animal species.

In addition to safeguarding these crucial ecological features, the Preserve will be an excellent place for residents and visitors alike to retreat into nature, away from the stressors of today’s busy life.

Nicole Csiszer, Chair of the MMRG Board of Directors, said the Board was inspired by the infectious enthusiasm of the families. “On behalf of the MMRG Board of Directors, we wish to acknowledge and celebrate the generous land donations from both the Bakey and Gatto families. We have been touched getting to know both families, their strong connection to these properties, and a long-held desire to protect our natural resources.

In honor of a prior owner and conservation advocate, MMRG has chosen to name these lands the Prentice Woods Preserve. We are inspired by the Bakey and Gatto’s generosity and vision for this land and are honored by the responsibility for its protection in perpetuity.”

Ken Gatto and his wife Joan purchased the land in the 1980s to provide protection and stewardship as suburban development expanded around the lake. After caring for the land for many years, they decided that the next best

step would be to guarantee permanent conservation of the land with MMRG. “Preservation for the good of the lake and for its own sake has become more important. The opportunity that Moose Mountain Regional Greenways has given us to preserve, protect and gently use the land is beyond any value or use that someone may put to it,” Gatto said.

Janice Bakey’s family has many fond memories of the land and is thrilled that others will be able to build their own cherished memories and adventures on the same property.

“Our grateful appreciation to MMRG for helping us donate a pristine wetland as conservation property. Through this action we hope future generations will continue to enjoy this land and its natural beauty as it helps to maintain the water quality of Province Lake,” said Bakey.

While the land itself has been donated, MMRG must raise $22,000 for legal and transaction fees as well as for continued land stewardship.

Your help is needed to close this gap in funding and establish the Prentice Woods Preserve as a resource for the community, forever.

As a nonprofit organization, MMRG relies completely on the support of donors and community members to conserve places in New Hampshire that make the state special. By working together, the Prentice Woods Preserve can be protected from suburban sprawl, and its natural wonders can be preserved into perpetuity, while bringing the Bakey and Gatto families’ vision to fruition.

Contributions of any amount are welcomed online or by mail. To give online, please visit the secure funding platform at https://bit.ly/ prenticewoods. Donations via check can be made payable to Moose Mountain Regional Greenways and

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Guests of all ages and experience levels can safely enjoy time together using the new Adventure Packs at Prescott Farm, located on White Oaks Road in Laconia. Adaptable, educational, COVID-safe, and most of all fun, Adventure Packs can be tackled as a solo mission, with a partner, or even with a whole “quaren-team!”

Prescott Farm Executive Director, Jude Hamel, knows outdoor activities that accommodate the times we are

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Strong Public Support for Loon Preservation Committee Expansion Goal Located on the tranquil grounds of the Markus Wildlife Sanctuary in Moultonborough, NH, The Loon Center has served as the base for statewide scientific research, management, and educational activities of the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) for 27 years. Recently, the group announced a dramatic expansion of its facilities to meet a pressing need.

LPC’s Spreading our Wings Campaign for the Future is seeking $2 million in gifts, and the organization is already within $250,000 of this target. “We are pleased to announce our campaign and the significant public support we have already received for our mission,” said LPC’s Senior Biologist/Executive Director Harry Vogel. LPC’s work has expanded dramatically over the past several decades, and the grassroots organization has more than doubled its year-round staff.

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Loon Center is filled with field and office equipment, staff, and biological samples. The Board and staff recognized that our facilities had become a major factor limiting our continued work, and that they needed to grow as the rest of our program has grown,” Vogel explained.

New Hampshire’s loon population has more than tripled since LPC built The Loon Center as its headquarters and visitors center in 1993, in large part due to LPC’s monitoring, management, and educational efforts. Loons remain a threatened species in the Granite State, however, so LPC has found itself monitoring many more lakes and ponds to protect this fragile recovery from an increasing number of challenges.

LPC staff and volunteers have responded with a three-fold increase in loon nesting rafts maintained, a fourfold increase in nest sites protected with rope lines and signage, a nearly

five-fold increase in exhibits and presentations that teach people about loons and their needs, statewide efforts to reduce loon deaths from exposure to lead (Pb) fishing tackle, and prompt rescues of injured or sick loons. LPC staff also analyze more inviable eggs, eggshell fragments, and deceased loons for contaminants and to determine causes of nest failures and loon mortalities.

The Spreading our Wings capital campaign will allow an expansion of The Loon Center to provide additional work and laboratory space for biologists, new workspaces for staff and volunteers, library and conference

space, and dedicated storage for biological specimens and supplies. A new Field Operations Center (adjacent to The Loon Center) will include muchneeded housing for field biologists and veterinary interns, along with workspace for construction of nesting rafts and signs, and maintenance and storage of boats, trailers, and field equipment.

To learn more about supporting the organization’s work to recover and protect this state-threatened species and opportunities to support LPC’s Spreading our Wings campaign, contact LPC at 603-476-5666 or visit www.loon.org.

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How to hike safely in remote areas Many people have rediscovered the great outdoors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing measures have greatly restricted indoor gatherings, but outdoor activities, particularly once parks were reopened, allowed people to get out of their homes while still keeping their distance from others.

Remote hiking trails provide perfect opportunities to experience the wonder of nature while social distancing, but it’s imperative that hikers take certain precautionary measures on such excursions in order to stay safe.

• Pack extra clothing. Extra clothing is vital on a remote hiking excursion for a number of reasons. Some extra socks, a wind- and rain-resistant jacket and an extra pullover can help hikers stay warm and dry if the weather changes while they’re hiking and trying to return to their vehicles. In addition, extra clothing can help hikers stay warm if they suffer an injury while hiking and need to camp overnight once the sun goes down.

• Pack extra food. Extra food and water is just as vital when hiking remote areas as extra clothing. Extra food can make emergency situations more manageable, helping people avoid hunger if they need to camp overnight or simply keep their energy up on long hikes.

Trail mix tends to be high in calories and full of protein, making it an ideal, easily packed food to bring along on a hiking trip.

• Don’t go it alone. Solo hiking can be a great way to connect with nature, but it’s always best to hike remote areas with at least one other person. Hiking in pairs ensures someone is there to seek help if a hiker is injured and rendered immobile while out on the trails.

• Let others know your whereabouts.

If going on a solo hike or even with a partner, share your location and intended hiking route with a loved one who is not coming along for the hike.

Let this person know when you intend to return and that you will call them when you safely make it back to your vehicle. If the call never comes, your loved one can then alert the appropriate authorities and share detailed information about where you are hiking.

• Bring maps. Pack a road map showing the way to the trail and a map of the park itself. Remote areas may not have the best internet connections, rendering car GPS systems useless.

And a printed map of the park can help hikers reduce their risk of getting lost once inside the park. Pick up or order a map of the park in the days prior to your trip. Don’t wait until you arrive at the park to get a map, as the park may not have any on hand.

Hiking remote areas is an ideal activity in the age of social distancing.

But safety must be a priority on such trips.

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Gilford On a level lot with dramatic views, this seasonal vintage cottage has 150’ Winnipesaukee waterfront and 1.3 acres.

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An historic and remarkable property with nearly 90 acres consists of three lots of record. The first is the Kona boathouse, a residence with living quarters with 4 bedrooms. The second lot is the Kona beach with 20 boat slips. The third is the Mansion with guest rooms, dining room and convention area. $6,995,000

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Sanbornton - This stunning and landmark 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.

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Belmont - At the end of a dead end road on a wonderfully private 1.3 acre lot with 540’ of Lake Winnisquam waterfront sits this comfortable year-round 5-bedroom home. The large point of land provides a sweeping waterfront and a park-like setting. Level lot, sandy beach, bunkhouse, large dock, dry boathouse. $1,199,000

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

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