Laker_July_12_2021

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 1

Your Guide to What’s Happening in NH’s Lakes Region

FREE

July 12 • Vol 38 • No 15

Inside This Issue... Find More Castle Tour | Page 3

Mill City Park | Page 10

What’s Up | Pages 14-17

Boat Rentals | Page 28

Page 2 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

LAKEPORT LANDING MARINA

65

LAKEPORT LANDING MARINA GOLD STREET, LACONIA, NH 03246 ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE WWW.LAKEP0RTLANDING.C0M

(603) 524-3755

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 3

The View from the Top - Castle in the Clouds

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Photos by Gina Lessard “The interior of the house is most livable with its air of restfulness and home comfort. It is rich without looking costly, simple, yet beautiful and artistic…”

Thomas G. Plant, 1924 Thomas Plant liked a nice picture window over his fireplace. He also liked balconies with incredible views of the lakes and mountains, and a spa-like needle shower and a kitchen floor that wouldn’t hurt the servant’s feet while at work. The list of the many features of the 1914 Castle in the Clouds – or Lucknow as Plant dubbed his Ossipee Mountain-top estate – are dizzying.

On a warm summer’s morning, I took a tour of the Castle, and learned there is nothing like a sparklingly clear, sunny day at this location. I had a chance to see the estate as Plant and his wife, Olive, and their servants would have seen it. The tour was at the invitation of the Castle staff and Board of Directors to show the work done and repairs and renovations still in progress on the Castle.

I have been to Castle in the Clouds many, many times over the years.

Each visit brings something new and interesting and sometimes surprising to see and discover. But when Covid hit last year, the Castle was forced to curtail many of its tours and programs, so I had not been to the estate for a few years.

I am happy to report that while the

Expansive Lakes Region Views from the Castle. world came to somewhat of a standstill during the height of the pandemic, work on Castle projects did not cease.

That makes sense, because the estate is sprawling in size and as any homeowner will agree, there is always something that needs repair. Imagine the upkeep on a historic castle with its many unique and artistic features, built in 1914 and sitting exposed to the elements year round and you will have a taste of the ongoing task Castle Executive Director Charles Clark and his staff, Board of Directors and the Castle Preservation Society deal with each year.

It is a task they have willingly undertaken and as we met on the patio of

the Carriage House for morning coffee, before our tour even began, I affirmed to myself how very worthwhile all the efforts for upkeep and fundraising have been. The patio was a magnificent place to sip coffee and take in the breathtaking and unique mountain top view. We saw what Plant and Olive experienced each and every day they resided at this wonderful estate. As I gazed at Lake Winnipesaukee far below, and saw the mountains around the Castle acreage, I could see why Thomas Plant went to such extreme lengths to create his home.

Thomas Plant was a visionary and he was admired by many, but there are stories of how the locals in his

time felt about someone sweeping into the area when many were struggling to make ends meet. Some say he was ruthless in gaining the land he desired, but whatever the truth, he left a place of extreme beauty, full of innovations we still marvel at all these years later.

He loved his home, and I am sure he would approve of the efforts being made for its upkeep. (For the history of the Plants and how Thomas rose from a childhood of poverty to being one of the richest men in America in his day – and his subsequent fall from that position in his later years – visit www. castleintheclouds.org.)

Our Castle tour to take a look at the preservation efforts started with a brief talk by Charles Clark. He outlined the fact that 40,000 visitors come to the Castle each year (it is open to the public from May to October) but the staff is on site in their offices year round. He also told us there are over 90 public programs a year and this year, the Castle has joined with Great Waters (music festival) to present a concert series under a huge tent on the grounds.

This will bring in a new audience to the property, and more awareness to the estate.

With all those yearly visitors, things get worn after a time. Indeed, even if the Castle sat empty with no visitors, the elements would cause wear and tear to the structure and grounds.

As our tour began, we boarded • View continued on page 4

COZY CABIN RUSTICS —FURNITURE & MATTRESSES— F EE LocaR lD

y oz

Cabin Rust ic

-F ur ni

s ture & Mattre sse

s

C

elivery & Setu p

-

PLYMOUTH

MEREDITH

599 Tenney Mtn. Hwy.

312 Daniel Webster Hwy.

603-238-3250

603-279-1333

Mon-Sat 9-5 / Sun 10-5

Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Sat 9-6 / Sun 10-5

OPEN DAILY • COZYCABINRUSTICS.COM

WORRY-FREE REPLACEMENT Smiley Publishing Group, LLC dba Panoramic Publishing Group/The Laker P.O. Box 119, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896

603-569-5257 in NH 1-800-339-5257 FAX 603-569-5258

pressreleases@thelaker.com • lkr@thelaker.com • www.thelaker.com

This newspaper assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors but will reprint that part of an advertisement in which the typographical error affects the value of same. Advertisers will please notify the management immediately of any errors which may occur.

All rights reserved. No reproduction in part or whole without expressed written consent.

PUBLISHER Dan Smiley ADVERTISING Kurt Bamberg Maureen Padula

EDITOR Kathi Caldwell-Hopper PROD. MANAGER/GRAPHIC DESIGN Gina Lessard

Dreaming of comfortable spaces and lower home energy bills?

Dreaming of comfortable spaces and lower home energy bills? t's probably time to think about replacing your windows and doors. t's probably time to think about replacing your windows and doors.

Not sure where to start? We're here to help you understand each Not sure where to start? We're here to help you understand each step of the process and find everything you need to achieve your step of the process and find everything you need to achieve your replacement vision. replacement vision.

Download our free window replacement guide and more at Downloadof our free window replacement guide and more bills? at Dreaming comfortable spaces and lower home energy marvin.com/replacement marvin.com/replacement t's probably time to think about replacing your windows and doors.

Not sure where to start? We're here to help you understand each step of the process and find everything you need to achieve your replacement vision.

WORRY-FREE REPLACEMENT 32 Gilford East Drive Download our free replacement guide and more at Gilford, NHwindow | 524-1692 marvin.com/replacement gilfordhomecenter.com

Monday-Friday 7-5, Saturday 8-3, Sunday 9-1

©2020 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. ©2020 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC.

CIRCULATION Kathy Larson ©2020 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC.

Page 4 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021 • View continued from page 3 the trolley which took our group to the Castle. The estate is perched atop the southern edge of the Ossipee Mountains. During the pandemic, according to Charles, work was completed on exterior Castle repairs.

But first, a bit of history, according to www.castleintheclouds.org. “When first constructed, the 6,300 acre estate included a 16-room mansion, stable and six-car garage, two gate houses, a glass greenhouse, 18-hole golf course, tennis court, lake, and 45 miles of carriage and bridle trails. Today, the Plants’ Arts and Crafts style mansion – retaining many of its original furnishings – is an historic house museum accessible to the public through self-guided tours.

Visitors to Castle in the Clouds can also visit the original stables (the Carriage House), travel up the original scenic drive to visit the Falls of Song, or hike in the surrounding mountains on trails maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The mission of the Castle Preservation Society is to preserve, interpret, and share the historic buildings and landscape as a cultural resource for the benefit of the public.”

We started the tour in the entryway and Charles told us of work going on for upkeep in the Blue Room, also known as Amy’s Room. (Amy was Thomas Plant’s niece and the person who urged him to consider buying the Ossipee Mountain property). Amy visited Lucknow often and I can imagine she was quite close to her Uncle Thomas.

Work on the bedroom includes

redoing the plaster, with wallpaper and paint replacement on the to-do list as well. Lest the visitor assume the preservationists can run to the paint store for a can of acrylic paint and some pretty wallpaper, that assumption would be wrong. Like all else at the Castle, preservation means replacing

with materials and décor as close to the original as possible. As we toured the Castle, Charles explained how the preservationists do so, such as by saving a piece of old wallpaper from one of the walls and matching it as close as possible. It is a fascinating method of keeping the property as it

was in Plant’s day.

Next on the tour, we entered the Butler’s Pantry, which Charles told us is among his favorite rooms. In this space, we see Plant’s technology savviness with a unique ammonia brine refrigeration system. I imagined how in awe locals who did not have a refrigerator in the early 1900s would have been of this system at the estate.

In the dining room, views of the grounds and mountains can be seen from the windows, and new lace curtains are an exact reproduction of the originals that Olive chose. “We used old photos to re-create the original curtains,” Charles explained.

Next, we stopped at the large billiard room, with a pool table, and again, beautiful views from the windows.

Here, we could easily see the fountain on the lawn, with water splashing in the little pool.

In the billiard room, we could see the pipes along one wall, reminiscent of those one would see on a pipe organ in a church. “We are three-quarters of the way through the restoration of the harp component of the pipe organ,” Charles told us. Visitors will soon be able to hear the music the Plants heard in their day. “It is a five-year project,” Charles added. “We were fortunate to locate a pipe organ expert in New Hampshire to advise us. This is the actual instrument Olive Plant played.”

Another big project last year was work in the library, where one can assume Thomas and Olive spent a lot of time, especially during the long winter • View continued on page 6

With reliable 24/7 service and delivery, Eastern has been fueling fun in the kitchen since 1932.

TM

eastern.com

603.332.2080

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 5

Voted 2019 & 2020 "Best Real Estate Company" Voted 2020 "Best Commercial Real Estate Broker"

www.RocheRealty.com • 97 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith NH (603) 279-7046 • 1921 Parade Road, Laconia NH (603) 528-0088

Captivating views from this Bear Island cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee. Lake Opechee waterfront lot with building plans for 2 condos pending Knotty pine interior, brick hearth, 2BR + a sleeping loft, vaulted ceilings & state approval. 305' of shorefront on the lake with cribbed dock and a 8x10 outbuilding that could be converted to a bunk house. Crystal-clear possibility of more w/ permits. Many permitted uses! Small tackle shop & mobile home currently on the property. $519,000 MLS#4869061 shorefront, sunning decks & lg. boat dock. $525,000 Call 603-279-7046

8 Island Drive #14, Laconia NH The Lakehouses at Christmas Island

LD SO

LD

3BR/2BA home w/ hardwood flrs., gourmet kitchen w/ center island, 3-season porch & back deck overlooking the pool & patio area. 1.17 acres, a beautiful yard w/ extensive stonework & mature landscaping on a private lot near Meredith Village & Lake Winnipesaukee. $449,900 MLS# 4863468

SO

SO

LD

Big things come in small packages! This 2BR home has been completely refurbished — new roof, well and pump, electrical, water treatment system, driveway plus updated kitchen, landscaping, refinished floors, and exterior paint! Recreational opportunities nearby. $167,000 MLS# 4869295

23 Pleasant St #3-2, Meredith NH Meredith Moorings on Lake Winnipesaukee

518 Weirs Blvd. #7, Laconia NH Whispering Pines on Lake Winnipesaukee

This is the ideal time for sellers in the Lakes Region.

This is the ideal time for sellers in the Lakes Region.

Over the years our team has carefully observed and analyzed trends in the real estate Over the our team and analyzed the real market.

Andyears we have neverhas seencarefully a marketobserved quite like this, with sotrends manyin buyers andestate so few market.

And we have never seen a market quite like this, with so many buyers and time. so few available homes to accommodate them. If you are looking to sell, now is a prime available homes to accommodate them. If you are looking to sell, now is a prime time.

At Roche Realty Group, we are "keeping it local." We're family-owned, independently operated, and have At Roche Realty Group, we aresell "keeping it local."homes We'reand family-owned, independently operated, and have helped generations of families and purchase land since 1992.

We are "results driven," and helped generations of families sell and purchase homes and land since 1992.

We are "results driven," we take pride in our small business approach of creating lasting relationships and treating our clients and and we take pride in our small customers business approach of creating lasting relationships with honesty and integrity, above all else.and treating our clients and customers with honesty and integrity, above all else.

We welcome the opportunity to represent you if you are looking to sell. Call us today for a free comparative We welcome the opportunity to represent you ifsell you looking to sell.

Call us today for a free comparative market analysis to see what your home would forare today, or visit www.rocherealty.com to learn more. market analysis to see what your home would sell for today, or visit www.rocherealty.com to learn more.

O UR MEREDITH OFFICE URDaniel MEREDITH O97 WebsterOFFICE Hwy

O UR LACONIA OFFICE O UR LACONIA OFFICE 1921 Parade Road

(603) 279-7046 (603) 279-7046

(603) 528-0088 (603) 528-0088

97 Daniel Webster Hwy

1921 Parade Road

- GOLD - Voted

of the Lakes Region of the Lakes Region

- GOLD - Voted “BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY” “BEST in REAL ESTATE 2020 and COMPANY” 2019

in 2020 and 2019

Roche Realty Group has had $2.5 Billion in sales volume, and 8,300 transaction sides since 1997.** Roche Realty Group has had $2.5 Billion in sales volume, and 8,300 transaction sides since 1997.

THE LAST 3RD FLR. UNIT AT LAKESIDE AT PAUGUS BAY — LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE LUXURY CONDOS. This end unit will have a large deck w/ magnificent sunsets, 3BR/2BA, 2243 sf., HW flrs., luxe finishes & direct entry from elevator. Leased docks, day docks, 2-car garage & 400' of shorefront. $849,900 MLS# 4837258 WWW.LAKESIDEATPAUGUS.COM FOR MORE INFO

* Statistics obtained from NEREN for the past 23 years since 1997 for all real estate firms reporting sales in the entire state of NH during that time period.

Call today to have your property featured in our upcoming company magazine, Lakes Region Living.

Meredith Office: (603) 279-7046 • Laconia Office: (603) 528-0088

Page 6 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021 • View continued from page 4 months (they resided at the estate year round). Research was done to learn what the library would have been like in the Plant’s day. The walls were covered in silk cloth, and replacement wall coverings are currently back ordered. It is still a mystery what Thomas used the little secret room (built into a library wall) for in his time living at Lucknow.

A quiet reading room, a place to truly escape the stresses of the world… or perhaps as a place to hide alcohol during Prohibition?

The library’s ceiling has been redone, and Charles explained about the difficulty of fireplace repair… because of the picture window over the fireplace. I had never given it a thought, but placing a window over the fireplace indeed creates the need for eventual repairs, luckily the staff figured out.

Smiling as he recalled the work done on the fireplace, Charles affirmed, “Plant like a big window over his fireplace.”

Upstairs, we saw more innovations, such as the needle showers in the modern (for the time) bathrooms. I particularly liked the little windows tucked here and there with those incredible views.

On the Mountain Balcony, we were able to get an up-close view of the iconic Castle roof tiles. The orangey tiles are made of ceramic, and a New Hampshire potter has been able to make replacement tiles for any that were damaged by the weather over the years.

Also replaced was exterior woodwork, another carefully researched project.

One can only imagine the severity of the major hurricane of the 1930s and the damage it may have done to the Castle, sitting high on its mountaintop.

Now slated for restoration upstairs is the Brown Room, as it is fondly called.

Charles says he is uncertain why it has this name, but it may be the room’s brown furniture. Upcoming restoration in the room will include carefully peeling back the wallpaper to look for evidence of what was on the walls when the Castle was new. Preservationists will look for traces of the original wallpaper and if they find it, the hope would be to match it for replacement.

In this room, the wooden floor boards come to a perfect center, quite an accomplishment of craftsmanship.

The Green Room is the largest guest room and it was redone at the same time as the first-floor library. “Probably many of the Plant’s guests slept here,” surmises Charles.

We also saw Olive’s boudoir, with a great window view and the original furniture. Nearby, the master bedroom has wallpaper matched to what would have been on the walls originally. A porthole window is a tribute to Thomas

Forest Pump & Filter Co. Complete Well-Drilling Service • Home Water Wells • • Free Water Analysis • Licensed and Certified • • Water Filters & Conditioning •

Plant’s childhood hometown of Bath, Maine, a seafront community.

The master bedroom’s balcony was replaced, and one can only imagine the sheer luxury of being served a morning cup of coffee by the maid and stepping onto the balcony as the sun rose over another summer’s day.

We also got a look at a servant’s bedroom, which was not particularly large, but very functional. A full bathroom next to it was quite a bonus for a servant of that time period.

The interlocking rubber tiles in the first-floor kitchen, Charles told us, were quite modern for the time period, and meant the servants, standing on that floor during their workday, would not get aching backs and tired feet.

The original sunporch would not have been glass enclosed in the Plant’s day, and we can surmise, with their love of the outdoors, the couple would have spent a lot of time in that area. A fireplace there would have been unusual in its time, and this would have been an early 1900s version of today’s outdoor patio or deck room.

Last on our visit was a walk through the lawn area with more views and the fountain. Charles told us the original Sprite sculpture in the fountain was discovered to have some issues during a 2019 maintenance check.

A reproduction of the original now has pride of place in the fountain and the original now resides behind glass, preserved forever.

One cannot help but notice the gorgeous gardens here, there and everywhere, tended by garden volunteers. Pink roses edged the lawn and were the perfect way to end the Castle tour.

There are indeed many reasons to visit this astounding place and don’t forget the Carriage House where visitors first arrive. This was once where Thomas and Olive housed their horses; the Plants were avid riders and used their horses on the many trails on the property.

Today, the Carriage House has found new life with dining on the patio and a café. There is an event room for weddings and parties in the Carriage House, and a gallery with changing exhibits. (This year, the exhibit is “The Shoes That Built the Castle” interpreting how Thomas Plant made his fortune in the shoe industry.)

Added to all this are the many programs and hikes around the property (autumn foliage at the Castle cannot be rivaled).

Plan to spend a day at the estate, and see for yourself the window over the fireplace, the library’s secret room, and all the other visionary things the Plants included in their home. Because it was, first and foremost, their home and it remained so until Thomas, after losing his fortune, died penniless. (The couple were allowed to reside at Lucknow until Thomas passed away.)

It is truly an incredible story and a wonderful place. Don’t miss a chance to take a tour, and let your imagination soar as you walk from room to room and see each spectacular view at Castle in the Clouds.

Visit www.castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900. Castle in the Clouds is located on Rt. 171 in Moultonboro, New Hampshire. It is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm, until October 24.

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

WHEN IRRIGATED!

Sales • Service • Installation • New Systems & Upgrades Iron • Sulfur • Hard Water • Water Softeners • Purifiers Arsenic Removal Filters • Radon Removal Units Chemical-Free Iron Removers and Supplies “NO WATER” EMERGENCY SERVICE

Wells • Pumps Filters

Visit Our Showroom 277 Milton Road Rochester, NH 603-332-9037

Financing Available

New Installations | System Repairs Inspections | Free Estimates 603-672-1431 or TOLL FREE 1-877-66-ANRIK (66-26745) 135 Weirs Blvd, Laconia • 603-528-8500 anrik1@aol.com | www.anrikirrigation.com

• All we do is irrigation and sprinkler work.

• 8 fully stocked service vans for quick response.

• Currently servicing over 3,000 customers.

• Family owned and operated for over 20 years.

Accepting New Customers Jobs Done In A Timely Manner Highest Quality at Reasonable Rates

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 7

TUESDAY

NOW ACCEPTING MOBILE PAYMENTS

SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT DAY

60 South Main Street • Wolfeboro, NH • 603-569-4755 www.huntersshopnsave.com

Come Be Our Guest

Fresh Seafood, Meat, Deli and Produce Bakery | Beer & Wine All Your Grocery Needs

We Proudly Carry Deli Meats & Cheeses We are among the growing number of independently owned supermarkets supplied by Hannaford, a company that has been serving New England since 1883.

10% Senior Citizen Discount Every Tuesday (55 years and older)

Page 8 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Creative Month at Meredith League Beautiful handmade items abound at the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery. In July, you can watch a demonstration or take a workshop, or stop by to shop for unique items.

Jewelry Through the Process of Wire Wrapping Join jeweler, Joy Raskin, at the Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on Tuesday, July 13 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm to learn how to make wirewrapped earrings.

Students will coil, wrap, tinker, and twist wire to make all kinds of fabulous jewelry and accessories out of wire.

Wire is not just confined to jewelry, but can be used to make sculpture as well.

Students will make earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and other fun pieces using thin wire to wrap. This class is low-tech and requires just a few tools.

Tuition is $85 per student. An additional materials fee of $25 will be paid in either cash or check to the instructor on the day of the class.

Students are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch, and any beads, rocks, gemstones, or decorative pieces on

hand that they want to incorporate into Using alabaster as her medium, Sidor their earrings. carves animals reminiscent of Inuit Space is limited and pre-registration carvings. Looking at the rock she is, for is required. the most part, free carving, allowing Landscape Painting Class the form to create itself. Bears, owls, Spend a few hours creating your own dogs, often in her work display a bit of acrylic landscape painting. Artist Ann whimsy in their positioning.

Xavier will teach a class at the Meredith Ellen had a difficult path leading up Fine Craft Gallery on Saturday, July 17 to what has become a very successful from 10 am to 1 pm. career of some 40 years.

The instructor will have samples to Sidor states on her website about work from or you bring your own. her craft and COMPOSITE her upbringing: “From OFcanVINYL WRAPPED Instructor Ann Xavier is a graduate of my inventor father I learned to the Rhode Island School of Design with love tools and build things — 30 years of teaching experience. She shelves, tree houses. My musician was a juried member of the Boca Raton mother gave me a love of nature Museum of Art Artists Guild and she and gardening. Losing both of has exhibited extensively over the them when I was 15 forced a course of her career. profound inner collapse, followed Tuition is $70.00 per student with by a maverick spirit of curiosity. a $30.00 materials fee paid to the I managed to get through college, instructor on the day of the class. work in a variety of fields, live in a Space is limited and pre-registration is Zen Buddhist community and take required. a Master’s Degree in counseling.

Stone Carving Demonstration Then there was a marriage, two Meet artist Ellen Sidor as she daughters and a wild foray into demonstrates her stone carving craft trying to establish a vineyard in NH, at the Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on followed by collapse and painful Saturday, July 17, from 11 am to 2 pm. divorce. After this, at age 40 I went to art school and settled into a new routine that helped contain my NOT JUST A GRAIN STORE... lifelong restlessness. Like an ancient herdsman I migrated between sunny winters in Arizona, spring and fall by a wood stove in NH and dizzying www.clarksgrain.com Whether farmer, pet owner, backyard gardener or wildlife enthusiast art summers on Cape Cod. you will find almost everything you need in our stores.

“Then in 2005 early stage breast 1010 White Mountain Highway (Rte.16) 271 Suncook Valley Rd. (Rte. 28) cancer changed everything again.

Ossipee • 603-539-4006 Chichester • 603-435-8388 I gave up traveling to the east, Your locally owned & operated grain store for over 60 years

Invest in YOUR NEST!

summer teaching on the Cape, long weeks in NH, and plunged into a new medium in my Tucson backyard: clay. It didn’t take long for me to discover my heart wasn’t in becoming a potter. The clay work became sculptural. I made animals and masks, and started doing mosaics, firing my own tiles and shapes in two kilns. Large wall mosaics absorbed me for several years. But eventually stone, my DECKING first love, reappeared and it has stayed with me; although the scale has changed, due to my age and the sheer weight of the medium. The work is small, intimate, handheld.

“When my older daughter recently announced her pregnancy and her desire to have a grandmother close by, I sold my Arizonia house and moved back to NH, with the proviso of winters back in Tucson.

In recent years, I have become more accepting of these abrupt changes.

So has begun again a whole new era of carving, teaching and showing in the east. I am proud to be a juried member of the NH Art Association, the New England Sculptors Association, as well as the League of NH Craftsmen.”

Pre-register for the Wire Wrapping classes by calling 603-279-7920 or stop by the Gallery located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith, NH. For details, visit http://meredith. nhcrafts.org/classes/ or go to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nhcraft/.

7 TRACTOR TRAILER LOADS JUST ARRIVED!

TimberTech $2.49 L.F.

Amazon Mist, Antigua Gold, Sapele, Antique Palm Azek brand Acacia solid PVC $2.99 L.F.

WE ALSO CARRY

Bring in this Unique VINYL FLOORING Truckloads of coupon for KITCHENS Inventory Arriving Weekly. $ VANITIES You Never Know What You Will

2 OFF

WINDOWS Find at Bigyour Jim’s!next DOORS Propane Refill.

AND SO MUCH MORE! Homeowners and Contractors choose Big Jim's for building supplies because they know they will get great deals, straight talk and quality service.

Kitchens Bathrooms Flooring Decking Windows

Doors Custom Door Shop ...and More!

287 South Main Street, Concord, NH 287 South Main Street 603-227-9571 | bigjimsnh.com

Concord, NH 03301 603-227-9571 • bigjimsnh.com

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 9

MAXFIELD REAL ESTATE RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITIES

51 MILL STREET WOLFEBORO, NH $ 925,000 | 13375 sqft | MLS 4841373 | Jon Parker Cell: 603-498-3360

3381 PROVINCE LAKE RD WAKEFIELD, NH $ 500,000 | 0.85 Acres | MLS 4860380 | Jon Parker Cell: 603-498-3360

Page 10 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Mill City Park to See First Surf Wave

By Thomas P. Caldwell Franklin’s groundbreaking ceremony for Mill City Park’s first surf wave for kayakers is set for July 12, with that phase of work to be completed by early fall. The man-made feature in the Winnipesaukee River will create a steady whitewater wave that allows kayakers to paddle and perform tricks while remaining in place.

That part of the project, located just off Trestle View Park, also calls for erecting granite stadium seating that will allow spectators to watch the action taking place on the water.

Interest in the whitewater park is growing, with special events such as the annual Winni River Days surpassing the city’s other major gathering, Community Days, for the first time.

Marty Prichard, who is spearheading the whitewater park project, estimated that 2,000 people turned out for the event in the third week of June, when state officials allow the river to rise and create whitewater conditions. Marty said visitors came from as far away as Utah, along with Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New England. Some 40 vendors were present, along with three live bands and a beer garden featuring Kettlehead and Vulgar brewing companies.

“It was interesting to see,” Marty

The Episcopal Church of Franklin took the lead in establishing community gardens near the entrance of Mill City Park. (Tom Caldwell Photo) said. “You have kind of all the paddlers coming for the whitewater release, but then there’s so much to do for everybody else.”

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services granted Franklin special permission to alter

P

SWEE 9 9 $1

FULL SERVICE CHIMNEY REPAIR • chimney cleaning • fireplace installation • masonry repair • waterproofing • custom caps & liners • video inspections

520-7217

BEFORE

AFTER

LakesRegionChimneyPro.com

the course of the Winnipesaukee River — something the agency rarely does.

Plans call for installing two other river features that deviate the flow of water in order to create surf waves. One is a standup feature for surfers and the other is another type of wave for kayakers.

Those will be completed in later phases of the park project.

To install the new features, the project requires removing hazards that have existed since the mills arose on the riverbanks to take advantage of the river’s flow.

At the same time, Mill City Park is preserving the city’s mill history by creating places where visitors can view the remains of the buildings that once defined Franklin. “The interesting thing about the park,” Marty said, “is it’s not like any other park. There’s foundational remnants [of the mills]. You’ll

be out there, and there’s a two-story brick wall that basically comes out of nowhere and has trees growing around it.”

Near the entrance to the park, there is a fire hydrant dating back to the 1920s, with another hydrant farther into the woods.

“You see these things that look very out-of-place, and that’s because the land was all used and abused through the mills and dams that were operating there,” he said.

There also are remnants of old railroad tracks.

“Most people are walking around to get a sense of what was there,” Marty said. “It’s a very interesting historical walk, showcasing the remnants, but then also kind of giving a nod to how Mother Nature takes back all the manmade things.”

Revitalization The community is deeply involved in the project, partly because it is leading to a downtown renaissance. City Manager Judie Milner said there has been a real estate boom for both residential and business properties, and she attributes much of it to the buzz created by the whitewater park.

High-end condominiums are being built in the Odd Fellows building on Central Street, and Chinburg Properties is creating 142 market-rate studio and one-bedroom apartments in the old Stevens Mill complex, which also will become home to a distribution center and tasting room for Kettlehead Brewing Company.

The Episcopal Mission of Franklin at the Historic St. Jude’s Church has pitched in by creating community gardens near the entrance to Mill City Park, agreeing to tend the gardens for the first year.

“They took on that project and a lot • Mill City continued on page 11

Serving The Farmington And Lakes Region Community Since 1953

BUY LOCAL HOME • CAMP • AUTO BUSINESS • BOAT • RV Get A Quote Today!

603-755-3511 - libertyinsurancenh.com We Make House Calls!

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 11

Big Band Sounds at Bandstand on July 17 The sounds of the Big Band Era will emanate from the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand on Saturday, July 17 at 7 pm, as the Compaq Big Band makes its debut in the Friends of the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand summer concert series.

The Compaq Big Band got its start as the DECbigband, formed in 1975 as one of the many employee clubs at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in Massachusetts. At that time, DEC was establishing itself as the premier company in the minicomputer industry and was one of the largest employers in New England.

The company provided a small amount of startup funds for music, stands and uniforms and employees • Mill City continued from page 10 of what they planted is going to be ready for harvesting,” Marty said.

A living graffiti wall has proven to be very popular, according to both Marty and Judie.

Since starting the project, the city has developed a parking lot and trail leading to the river, and it will be raising a timber-frame pavilion and bathhouse.

However, the main attraction is the river itself.

Marty explained that the features being built into the Winnipesaukee are designed to create continuous waves so people can remain in essentially the same place while riding them.

“A surf wave is more vertical,” he said. “It doesn’t have that white frothy mess, falling back on itself. So we’ve engineered one of those. And then we’ve engineered two whitewater kayaking holes, that are going to have a lot of what we call a foam pile — that white froth — and that’s going to keep a kayaker surfing; it’s more retentive.”

the company in the form of a weekly rehearsal venue and storage space for equipment, but in 2008, the band stopped receiving that support from the company and is no longer affiliated with HP. However, several current band members are DEC, Compaq or HP alumni who maintain a connection to the company tradition and culture and the band is rounded out by various area THE COMPAQ BIG BAND will perform on Saturday, July 17 in the Wolfeboro musicians who embrace the band’s Community Bandstand. Jerry Evers courtesy photo. non-profit operating philosophy.

The Friends of the Wolfeboro Comfrom all sorts of positions at DEC In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the munity Bandstand concerts take place band, like Digital, experienced a memcame together for practices each week each Saturday night in July and Auand performed for free, at first at DEC bership turnover and as downsizing hit gust, weather permitting, in the bandthe company, it became clear the band corporate functions then into commuwww.thelaker.com stand, located in Cate Park in downnity outdoor concerts and benefit dance would need to complement its Digital town Wolfeboro on the shores of Lake events in the region. employee ranks with local area What-To-Do Guide Where-To-Go, YourmusiWinnipesaukee. cians and with fewer Digital-sponsored Region Lakesshould for the If weather cause the concert functions, the band’s reach moved toThe first kayak spot is in the most to be cancelled, signs will be posted ward Worcester and southern New visible place, and will be the most verat the entrance to Cate Park and a noHampshire. satile one, he said. thelaker.com tice will be posted on the Friends of When DEC was absorbed into ComOne drawback — a temporary one the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand paq in 1998, the band continued to pres— is that the water level will remain Facebook page. ent a positive image of the company by low while the river work is in progress.

The concerts begin at 7 pm and run providing high quality, affordable big Marty said some kayakers will still for two hours, with a short intermisband music to the New England comtake to the water — “It’s still somewhat sion, at which time a pass the bucket munity and in 2000, the band became navigable with low flows” — but that it offering will be held to support the free the Compaq Big Band. will not be worthwhile for someone to Your the Lakes Region for What-To-Do Guide Where-To-Go, concert series.

Compaq was acquired by Hewldrive there from a distance.

“There’s people fishing every day in the river; there’s a lot of fish in there, and so there’s a lot of people interacting with the city park,” he noted.

“What is happening with the park is it’s just kind of people coming to have a picnic lunch or people want to walk around.”

Once completed, Mill City Park will be centered on kayaks, surfboards, and boogie boards. The master plan for the park is posted on the website https:// www.millcitypark.com. For complete information, contact Marty at his Central Street business, Outdoor New England, or City Manager Judie Milner at Franklin City Hall.

ett-Packard and received support from

www.thelaker.com

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

Perry Brothers Monuments Quality Granite & Craftsmanship since 1938

603-225-6721

perrybrothersmonuments@gmail.com

253 Sheep Davis Road • Concord • perrybrothersmonuments.com

o, What-To-Do Guide for the Lak G o T es Re here W gio r u

n

Yo

thelaker.com Mansion Tours Outdoor Dining Programs Hiking Trails Waterfalls & Vistas Open daily through Oct 24 Tickets 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Upcoming Programs & Events

• • • •

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays

Solar Gazing (Free) Landscape of Lucknow Tour ($10) Evening Yoga on the Castle Lawn ($15) Garden Tours ($10)

12:00-4:00pm 10:00am 6:00pm 9:30am

• Castle Close Up Tour: Back Stairs & Basements Thurs, July 15 6pm $25 Adults, $10 ages 5-17, free for ages 4 & under; pre-registration required

• Concerts in the Clouds - Peter Cincotti Sat, July 17 7:30pm Out into the Bay by Peter Ferber

We Bring the Beauty of the Lakes Region into Your Home Year-Round!

Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 to 5 9 North Main Street Downtown Wolfeboro, NH 603-569-6159 • www.theartplace.biz

Presented by Great Waters; tickets at GreatWaters.org

• Oak Ridge Trail Guided Hike Thurs, July 22 10:00am Free Registration requested

Pre-register for programs at CastleInTheClouds.org or 603-476-5900

2021 Presenting Sponsors:

#CastleMoments

586 Ossipee Park Road - Moultonborough, NH

Page 12 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Learn About Wild Animals at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Fur, Feathers, and Scales Day is on Thursday, July 15, 9:30 am to 5 pm (last trail admission is at 3:30 pm) at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. Mammals, birds, and reptiles - what do they have in common and what makes them different? Visitors will get up close with mammals, birds, and reptiles at trailside Pop Up Animal Encounters throughout the day. Find out what separates these groups of animals and what they have in common.

Winged Wonders: Virtual Summer Splash Gala will take place on Saturday, July 24, from 7 to 8 pm. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds its annual Summer Splash Gala, virtually, on Saturday, July 24 to give the raptors a special evening of R & R (Rats and Relaxation). This event will celebrate these incredible birds of prey, go behind the scenes to show their care and training, and provide a virtual evening of entertainment for the whole family.

All donations will help to support the care and feeding of the raptors and other live animals at the Science Center.

More information and registration is at nhnature.org/gala.

Caterpillars in Residence with The Caterpillar Lab is an informative program on Thursday, July 29 through Monday, August 2 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center hosts The Caterpillar Lab for a five-day exhibit featuring a huge variety of New England caterpillar species with plenty to see and touch!

Educators from The Caterpillar Lab will teach all about metamorphosis and

Amazing live animals can be seen on the Science Center’s trails. Courtesy photo tell incredible but true stories about the strange and surprising adaptations of these creatures. Some caterpillars are camouflaged to look like twigs or snakes. Some have stinging spines or brightly colored baubles. Visitors will learn about these little-known native critters munching on their food plants right at eye level. For more information, go to www.thecaterpillarlab.com.

To purchase tickets for events, learn about upcoming programs and membership, go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.

Squam Lake Cruises Discover Squam Cruise takes place daily at 11 am and 1 pm. The guided tour has something new to delight everyone.

Learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles, and

listen for the haunting call of Common Loons. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years.

Cruise on the beautiful lake where On Golden Pond was filmed almost 40 years ago. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 3. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center. Advance reservations are required by purchasing tickets at nhnature.org.

Loon Cruises are scheduled for Mondays and Fridays at 3 pm. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) are offering cruises that focus on Common Loon conservation, biology,

and monitoring. A Science Center naturalist joins an LPC biologist who guides the tour and discusses the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect these extraordinary birds. The cruise route is chosen to maximize Loon observations. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 3. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center. Advance reservations required by purchasing tickets at nhnature.org. at 3 pm. Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Common Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of Squam Lake from mountain ranges to island stories to quiet spots during this memorable lake experience. Squam Lake Cruises are not recommended for children under age 3. All Squam Lake Cruises are 90 minutes in length on canopied pontoon boats. Cruises depart on Route 113 across from the Science Center. Advance reservations required by purchasing tickets at nhnature.org.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year.

Call 603-968-7194 or visit www. nhnature.org.

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 13

NH Outside with Emma July Gardening Tips

By Emma Erler Before pulling out the hose or running the sprinkler, check to make sure the garden does indeed need water.

Natural rainfall quantity can be determined with a rain gauge or with a straight sided can and a ruler. It is also a good idea to measure the amount of water being emitted by sprinklers by setting out coffee cans beneath them.

Run the sprinklers for 15 minutes, shut them off, then measure the result and calculate how much water would be applied in an hour’s time. Most gardens benefit from an inch of water a week. In terms of water efficiency, sprinklers are not the best way to go.

They tend to waste a fair amount of water by spraying non-target areas and plant foliage. They should only be used in the morning and on nonwindy days to limit evaporative losses and plant disease issues. Delivering water directly to the soil is much more effective and can be easily achieved with soaker hoses or a customized drip irrigation system.

Mid-summer is typically the time to start deadheading in the garden.

Most flowering plants expend a tremendous amount of energy on seed production, which in turn takes away from root and shoot development and future flowering potential.

Deadheading will also encourage many plants, especially annuals, to rebloom. Deadheading perennials is not difficult, only time consuming.

Although deadheading is specific to each type of plant, all you really need to learn is to cut spent flowers back to a lateral bud or leaf. For example, in daylilies all you need to do is snap off the spent flower heads and seed pods

with your fingers. Once there are no longer any blooms, flower stalks can be cut to the base with hand pruners.

Daylilies are plants that both new and seasoned gardeners can appreciate.

They require very little special attention and are happy growing in almost any sunny location, from rich, damp soils to sandy, well-drained. Plants will thrive with very little supplemental irrigation or fertilizer, and many cultivars are hardy to Zone 3. Daylilies also come in a wide variety of colors that fit into almost any landscape, including white, pink, red, purple, yellow, and orange, with every possible combination of each. Perhaps best of all, problems with insects and diseases are practically unheard of. Deer occasionally become a nuisance when they nibble on early spring foliage and eat tender flower buds.

Depending on the cultivar, daylilies will bloom from May through late September. By combining a number of daylilies with different bloom times, it’s possible to have flowers nearly the entire growing season. As their name suggests, the flowers of daylilies last just one day, but healthy plants can produce many weeks of blossoms.

Notes From The Arborist

Whether or not daylilies should be deadheaded is partially an aesthetic question. Spent daylily flowers are rather unappealing. After they fade they quickly turn to mush, occasionally drying onto undeveloped buds, preventing them from fully opening. Flowers that are successfully pollinated form seed pods. Most flowering plants, including daylilies, expend a tremendous amount of energy on seed production. Seed production in turn takes away from root and shoot development and future flowering potential. From a plant

health perspective, seed pods should be removed so that daylilies will produce more flowers next season.

Deadheading daylilies isn’t difficult, only time consuming. Don’t feel like you have to deadhead your daylilies every day. Deadheading plants at least a few times throughout their bloom period should be enough to keep them from spending energy on developing mature seed. When plants are in full bloom, all you need to do is snap off the spent flower heads and seed pods with your fingers. Once there are no longer any blooms, flower stalks can be cut to the base with hand pruners.

Inspect the apples, crabapples and pears in your home orchard for signs of fire blight.

Fire blight is a bacterial disease that causes shriveling and blackening of young shoots and fruit. Infected young shoots will often bend to form a “shepherd’s crook.” Severe fire blight can cause trees to die. Managing the • Emma continued on page 19

The Adventure Is Open Daily • Both Locations

1 OFF 10am $ 00

THE ORIGINAL Adventure Golf

- 5pm

with this coupon

Test your skills!

Known throughout the country for family fun!

Route 3 • Winnisquam 528-6434

Bring the camera and the family!

Route 3 • Meredith 366-5058

LARGEST ARCADE IN THE WORLD!

Summer Stress Relief for Trees & Shrubs Help your trees and shrubs through the stress of summer heat and drought while their roots are actively growing and maximum nutrient uptake is occurring.

Our natural and organic soil-injected liquid blend, delivered directly to the root zone, provides needed moisture, feeds the soil and helps the root system access water and nutrients.

Ingredients include: • Yucca plant extract • Soluble humate • Seaweed extract • Micronutrients (such as iron, copper, zinc) Our custom summer stress relief, coupled with an annual spring or fall fertilization, provides your trees and shrubs with the essentials to stay healthy and thrive.

For more on Plant Health Care visit the Tree section on our website.

Tr e e

·

Tu r f

·

G a r d e n

·

L a n d

·

Our Estimates Are Always Complimentary Meredith 603.279.7400 • Concord 603.225.9600 Website & Blog chippersinc.com Email askthearborist@chippersinc.com Accredited Tree Care Industry Association & Better Business Bureau, A+ Rating

F o r e s t

OVER

600 GAMES!

18 Hole Indoor Mini-Golf 20 Lane Bowling Center Free Party Room Group & Corporate Outings Restaurant

Tavern Cash Bingo Kiddie Rides Birthday Parties Ice Cream Stand

Page 14 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

Through Aug. 11, World War I America, exhibit, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 569-1212.

Through July 17, Covered Bridges and Other NE Scenes, exhibit by local artist Fred Nold, The Galleries at 30 Main, Meredith, 279-0557.

July 12, Workout in the Park, 10-11 am, with Downtown Gym, Kids in the Park event, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill. org.

July 13, Project Impact Musical Theatre for Kids, Adventures of Snow White, 10 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, $6 p/p, www. belknapmill.org.

and much more!

PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT: CLARKSBEARS.COM

RTE 3, LINCOLN, NH 603-745-8913

OPEN 7 DAYS

July 13-15, Everyone Can Draw, 9 am-3 pm, taught by JP Goodwin, ArtWorks Chocorua, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua, info: 323-8041.

July 14, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music

by Don Bartenstein, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com. (Takes place every Wed. till last Wed. in Sept.)

July 14, Concert in the Park, with Mr. Aaron, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

July 14, Introduction to Mosaics with Cindy Stanton workshop, 9 am-3 pm, Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 284-6831, www. centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

GIVE OUR ICE CREAM A TASTE!

Now Serving • Every rich, creamy flavor is crafted the old-fashioned way, using only premium ingredients.

•

And DOCKSIDE SOFT SERVE

The smoothest, creamiest, soft-serve Ever!

Serving: Burgers, Dogs, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood Rolls and Seafood Platters

Located at the Wolfeboro Town Docks | 569-3456

The oldest Candy and Ice Cream maker in New Hampshire!

July 14, Music on the Lawn Concert, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

July 14, Nature Station, Summer Suncatcher, 10 am-noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, for kids of all ages, free, info: www.newfoundlake.org.

July 15, BioBlitz Natural Resource Inventory, 9 am-noon, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, pre-register: www.chocorualake.org, 323-6252.

July 15, Castle Close-Up Tour, Back Stairs and Basements, 6 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-registration is a must: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 15, Fur, Feathers & Scales Day, 9:30 am-5 pm, learn about mammals, birds and reptiles, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www. nhnature.org.

July 15, Turtle Trek, 9-11 am, guided exploration with Watershed Steward Karen Candia, paddle around Grey Rocks area on lookout for various species of turtles, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., Hebron, info/pre-register: www.newfoundlake.org.

July 15-16, Preview of New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction, info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 16, Center Harbor Town Band Concert, 6 pm rehearsal, 7 pm concert, bandstand in downtown Center Harbor, free.

July 16, Friday Night Race Series, 3-8 pm, with music (live) from Will Hatch & Co, Highland Mountain Bike Park, 75 Ski Hill Drive, Northfield, info: 286-7677, www. highlandmountain.com.

July 16, Garden Tour, with gardener Gretchen Large, 9:30 am, tour Lucknow’s historic and garden landscapes, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-registration is a must: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 16, Mapping a Storybook, 10-11:30 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-registration required: www.squamlakes.org.

July 16, Muskrats in the Park, with Winnipesaukee Muskrats, 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

July 17, Behind the Library Concert, 4-5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, www. tamworthlibrary.org.

July 17, Morning Hike and Yoga, 9-10:15 am, Slim Baker Area, Bristol, registration & fee: 744-2713.

July 17, Music & Art in the Village, 11 am-1 pm, musicians and artists stationed at 5-7 Meredith Sculpture Walk locations, docents talk about the sculptures on the walk, info: 279-9015.

July 17, New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction, noon, held at the Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, net proceeds benefit NH Boat Museum, 8:30 am-5 pm, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org, 569-4554.

July 17, Summer Concert Series presents E-Z Band, 7-9 pm, free, bring your own chair and enjoy music by the lake, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, info: 875-0109.

July 17, Weirs Beach Fireworks, 9:30 pm, shot from a barge, watch from Weirs Beach area, www.weirsbeachfireworks.com.

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

July 17-18, 31st Annual Craft Fair at the Bay, Alton Bay Community House & Grounds, 24 Mt. Major Highway (Rt. 11), Alton Bay, www.castleberryfairs.com, free admission, rain or shine, friendly pets on leash are welcome. Sat.: 10 am-5 pm; Sun.: 10 am-4 pm.

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 15

What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

July 17-18, 44th Annual Lakes Region Open, waterski competition, Abenaki Water Ski Club, takes place at Back Bay, www.abenakiwaterskiclub.com.

July 18, Cow Pie Bingo, 1:30 pm, presented by Belknap House, Huckins Farm, 52 Magoon Rd., New Hampton, www.Belknaphouse.org.

July 18, Music on the Meeting House Green presents Bee Parks and the Hornets, 4-5 pm, bring your own lawn chair, concert held outdoors, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511, www.shakers.org.

July 18, Outdoor Oil Painting Workshop with Susan and Tristan MacDonald. Come paint for the day en plien air’ 10 am-4 pm, with morning painting demonstration, individual instruction at the easel, optional afternoon critique. All levels welcome. Call 603-5278255 for more information.

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

Explore the rails on our 4-passenger rail bikes! Guided rail bike tours at 10am, 12pm & 2pm Tuesday through Sunday. (closed Mondays) Adv. reservations required.

Rail Bike Adventures: Laconia Railroad Station 15 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH

July 18, Squam Canoe Classic; Bass Fishing Tournament, 8 am-1 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, info: www.squamlakes.org.

July 19, Reading in the Park, with Kiwanis K.A.R.E.S., 10-11 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

July 20, Insects for Beginners, 7-8 pm, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, pre-register: www. chocorualake.org, 323-6252.

July 20, Movie in Kelley Park, movie shown at dusk, “The War with Grandpa”, N. Main St., Bristol, 744-3354 ext. 136.

The Art of Tea

July 20, Project Impact Musical Theatre for Kids, The Emperor’s New Clothes, 10 am, Belknap Mill, Rotary Park, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, $6 p/p/, www. belknapmill.org.

Join us for a month long exhibit celebrating the joy of a good cup of tea Now - July 30

July 21, Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, in field by Elkins Library, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, fresh produce and more from vendors, with live music

by Chris Bonoli, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com. (Takes place every Wed. till last Wed. in Sept.)

Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM

July 21, Music on the Lawn Concert, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

SHOP in the Gallery or ON LINE at meredith.nhcrafts.org

ONGOING

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

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 10 am-5 pm (first Fridays open 12-7 pm)132 Rt. 16, Chocorua. Ask about classes and the Summer Art Show, www.chocoruaartworks.com, 323-8041.

Back Bay Skippers, Model Yachting, racing of radio controlled model yachts on Bridge Falls Walking Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, Tues. and Thurs. 1-4 pm, free, all are welcome, 569-4554.

Basement Tours, 45-minute guided tour of the early 1900s Castle basement, see period appliances, learn about the mansion’s servants and more, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info/tickets: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

31st A nnual 2 0

th A

nnual

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, info/call for hours: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Belknap Mill Book Club, 6 pm, meets virtually July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24 and December 29. Email: bookclub@belknapmill.org.

Blessed Bargains Thrift Shop, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, 755-4816.

Bristol Historical Society Open House, from June-Sept., Tuesdays at 6:30-8 pm; Saturdays 9 am-noon, 3 High St., Bristol, 744-2751.

Castle in the Clouds, traditional mansion tours, programs, walking trails, dining, please follow CDC guidelines, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for walking, please respect forests and do not litter, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www. chapmansanctuaryvisneywoods.com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, incredible views of mountains, benches for seating, sketch, paint, meditate, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.

Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln, www.clarkstradingpost.com, 745-8913.

Cruise with a Naturalist, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Curbside Food Pickup, 11 am-3 pm Tuesdays & Fridays, call ahead with your order for farm fresh foods, meats & more, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, remickmuseum.org.

Discover Squam Cruise, daily at 11 and 1 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Evening Yoga on the Castle Lawn, 6 pm, every Wednesday until Aug. 18, $15 p/p, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register: 476-5900.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St, Freedom, info: 610-7622493.

turd aa y,y, JJ ul S S a a turd ul yy 1 1 7 8 S und a y, J ul y 1 8 S und10 ama y,to 5 J pmulD yaily1 9

Come and meet the Artisans

American Made Arts, Crafts & Specialty Foods

Fine Jewelry, Photography, Cutting Boards, Soaps, Arts, Crafts & Specialty Foods!

Country Woodcrafts, Glass Lanterns, Knits, Sports Collages, Fine Jewelry, Pottery, Photography, Scarves, Blown Glass, Accessories, Wearable Art, Candles, Toys, FloralDolls, Design, Leather,Watercolors, Stone Candles, Handbags, FiberWearable Art, Dolls,Art, Painted Glass, Knits, Knives,Doll Sea Glass Pics,Pewter, Fine Art,Intarsia, Metal, Pressed Flowers, Clothes, Pet Gifts, Growth Charts,Metal, Live Edge FurnitureCovers, and more.

Accessories, Furniture, Lampshade Come and sample gourmet specialty foods including Garden Folk Toys, Pottery, Fiber Art, Herbal Dips, HerbalArt, Dips, Pies, Roasted Nuts, Kettle Corn and more.

Nuts, Sauces and or More!

FreeFudge, Admission ~ Rain Shine F ri end l y Pets on a l ea sh

W

el c ome.

G P S L ocation: 24 M ount M aj or H ighw ay ( Route 11) A lton, N H .

T he F air is accessible by boat on L ak e W innipesauk ee!

F or more inf ormation visit

Page 16 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

FREE FAMILY FUN! Exhibits • Videos Hiking Trails

What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and much more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, info: 539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.

Friday Night Market, farmers market, Fridays from 4-7 pm, parking lot of Hobbs Tap Room, 765 Rt. 16, Ossipee, info: fridayfunmarketossipeert16@gmail.com.

Save 10% in the gift shop with this ad. Excludes sale items and consignments.

Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Hiking Trails: Everyday, Dawn to Dusk

Gilmanton Community Farmers Market, Sundays from 10 am-1 pm, live music, fresh produce, meat, honey, maple syrup, baked goods and more, 1385 NH Rt. 140, Gilmanton Iron Works, info: 393-1083, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com.

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

Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, scenic rides in Lincoln and Meredith, info: www.

HoboRR.com.

183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough, NH • 603-476-LOON (5666) • loon.org

M&M Island Cruises 603-387-8523

We Cruise Everyday!

Call Today To Make Reservations Seating For Up To 20 People Weekday Specials Available Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties Family Cruises Sunset Cruises Wedding Parties Double Decker with Seating Up Top & Water Slide Call Capt. Kevin @ 603-387-8523

In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625. Info: 284-7532.

Knot Only Knitters, virtual knitting & fiber arts group meets every Monday 2:30-4:30 pm, Minot Sleeper Library, Bristol, 744-3352, www.minotsleeperlibrary.org.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 10 am-6 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 998-0029.

Lakes Region Pantry & Gift Shop, open Saturdays 10 am-1 pm; Wed.-Fri. 11 am-4 pm, donations of clothing/household items welcome, 977 Whittier Highway, Moultonboro, 476-5400, www.lakesregionfoodpantry.org.

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

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 279-7920.

Libby Museum of Natural History, natural history and art exhibits, with live animal shows on Wednesdays at 2 pm, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, admission info: 569-1035.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines, wear facemasks.

Mandy with Mylo

Squam Lake Cruises

Loon Cruise, Mondays and Fridays at 3 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets/info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Monthly Sit & Sew, 10 am-3 pm, Belknap Mill Quilters Guild, 3rd floor, make quilts for local community from pre-cut kits, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, www.bmqg.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm, programs, events for families, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

North East Motor Sports Museum, open Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183, www.nemsmuseum.com.

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

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

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

Explore the Beauty of Squam Lake on a Guided POntoon Boat Cruise

Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, 10 am, runs second Sat. of each month, until Dec, held at Old Town Hall, Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Sanbornton, email: cremy1776@ hotmail.com.

Cruises run daily, mid-May through mid-October

Sandwich Historical Society, Our Women of Sandwich Part II – Mothers & Daughters exhibit, 4 Maple St., Sandwich, hours/info: www.sandwichhistorical.org, 284-6269.

www.nhnature.org • 603-968-7194 | Route 3,Holderness, NH

Sandwich Sidehillers, meets monthly, trail clearing, Sidehillers clubhouse, 303 Wing Rd., N. Sandwich, sidehillers@gmail.com.

Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015. During summer guided docent tours leave from in front of Innisfree Bookshop in Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith. (25 new sculptures on the walk this year.)

Story Walk on Millstream Path, “Ox Cart Man” by Donald Hall, Bristol, info: www. slimbaker.org.

Your Local Independent source for all things healthy! Friendly and knowledgeable staff!

• Organic Produce • Earth Friendly gifts • Vitamins • Quality CBD Products • Raw Honey • NON-GMO snacks • Supplements • Bulk herbs, teas, spices 390 South Main Street, Laconia, NH | 603-524-6334 | Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4

Summer Movie Nights, Kelley Park, Bristol, info: 744-3354 ext. 136.

Wayfinding: Maps of the White Mountains exhibit, (through Sept. 17, 2021), Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 535-3210.

Wolfeboro Outdoor Farmers Market, every Thurs. until Oct. 28, 12:30-4:30 pm, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, fresh veggies, flowers, handmade goods and more, info: www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and programs focusing on the home front during the war years, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info: wrightmuseum.org, 569-1212.

Yoga, Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm, Wakefield Town Hall Opera House, 2 High St., Wakefield, $10 per class, instructor Susan Chadbourne, 522-9977, www.wakefieldnh. myrec.com.

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 17

Life What’sNight UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

July 12, Open Mic Night, hosted by Paul Luff, 6-8 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

July 14, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, pick-up band performs, Community Bandstand at Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, bring your own lawn chair for seating, free.

July 14, Water Music Concert on barges, 6-7 pm, Livermore Cove, Squam Lake, info: www.nhmf.org.

July 14-31, Dani Girl, 4 pm, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, tickets/info: 279-0333.

July 15, Dancing Under the Stars, 6:30 pm, local celebrities perform for fun night in Kelley Park, N. Main St., Bristol, 744-3354 ext. 136. Rain date July 23, info: www.voicesagainstviolence.net.

July 15, Summer Concert Series, Brian Hastings & Sky Road, 6:30 pm, free admission, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, bring your own lawn chair, info: 5694539 ext.

Open Air Trolley Tours

HOP ON & OFF

ALL DAY!

Learn About Our Colonial History See Views of Lake Winnipesaukee, Beautiful Waterfront Homes, Attractions, Museums and Shops Adults $8 C hild ( 4-12) $4 Under 4 FREE! Leaves On the Hour From Town Docks On the Half-Hour From Railroad Station 10- 4 Seven Days to Confirm Schedule

Wolfeboro Trolley Company 603-569-1080 www.wolfeborotrolley.com Wolfeboro, NH

Best Darn Donut in the Lakes Region!

July 15-18, NASCAR Cup Series Weekend, live music, Naswa Resort NazBar, Weirs Beach, 366-4341, www.naswa.com.

16, April Cushman Concert, free concert, 6 pm, Belknap Mill, Rotary Riverside Park, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

Available at: 235 Union Ave., Laconia

July 16, Asleep at the Wheel, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 16, Green Heron, Twin Barns Brewing Co., 6-9 pm, 194 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 279-0876, www.twinbarnsbrewing.com.

July 17, Best of ABBA, Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute, Lakeport Opera House, 4 & 8 pm, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 17, Concerts in the Clouds, Peter Cincotti, 7:30 pm, Great Waters Music Festival, takes place at Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, tickets: 5697710.

July 17, EZ Band concert, Summer Concert Series, 7-9 pm, free, bring your own chair and enjoy music by the lake, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Bay, info: 875-0109.

July 17, Hebron Gazebo Concert & BBQ, 6 pm, Uncle Steve Band, Hebron, 744-3354 ext. 136.

Corner S tore, Wolfeb oro Th ree S isters, Wolfeb oro Alton V illage S tore, Alton

So Good..

They’re Goody Good!

235 Union Ave., Laconia • 603-528-4003 • Served daily till they’re gone.

(Open at 3am for hardworking early risers!)

Start Your Day Off Over Easy BREAKFAST & LUNCH - MADE FRESH DAILY

Grab breakfast or lunch at The Farmer’s Kitchen. We use only the freshest ingredients for our homemade creations.

Come by today to try our:

July 17, Morgan Clark, Twin Barns Brewing Co., 3 pm, 194 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 279-0876, www.twinbarnsbrewing.com.

July 19, Reggae Day, live music, Naswa Resort NazBar, Weirs Beach, 3664341, www.naswa.com.

100% Colombian Coffee freshly ground from whole beans Farm fresh eggs | Specialty Omelets Eggs Benedict - topped with homemade hollandaise, made fresh to order Buttermilk Pancakes | French Toast served on thick Texas toast Sandwiches & Burgers | Don't forget to check out our daily breakfast & lunch specials!

July 21-Aug. 1, I Do! I Do!, Interlakes Summer Theatre, One Laker Lane, Meredith, tickets/info: www.interlakestheatre.com, 707-6035.

July 21, Cate Park Band Concert, 7 pm, pick-up band performs, Community Bandstand at Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, bring your own lawn chair for seating, free.

July 22, Bristol Summer Concert in the Park, Club Soda band, 6:30 pm, free, bring your own chair, Kelley Park, N. Main St., Bristol, 744-3354 ext. 136.

July 22, Summer Concert Series, The Big Picture Band, 6:30 pm, free admission, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, bring your own lawn chair, info: 5694539.

July 23, Joan Osborne, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 24,MIX 94.1 Weekend Kickoff Party, 4-6 pm, Naswa Resort NazBar, Weirs Beach, 366-4341, www.naswa.com.

Ongoing Music in Hesky Park, 6 pm, Fridays from 6/18-9/3, open mic format hosted

by Kitty and Kevin Boyle, all are welcome bring a chair or blanket for seating, by town docks, downtown Meredith, info: 279-8942, kevinb@metrocast.net.

Music Night, dinner and live music, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 5:30 pm, reservations a must: 476-5900. www.castleintheclouds.org.

Open Mic Night, 7 pm, every Monday, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

444 NH Route 11 Farmington | 603-755-9900

5 North Main Street Wolfeboro | 603-515-1006

www.Farmerskitchen-NH.com

s d n u m d E

Trucking

Logging • Land Clearing • Excavation Stumping • Stump Grinding • Field Mowing Field Reclamation

Ossipee, NH • 603-582-1502 Fully Insured - Free Estimates

Page 18 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

‘Cue The Grill Homemade Salad Dressings

By Chef Kelly Ross Since my articles are dedicated to great food and such, let’s get cooking!

Today’s theme is all about making good food better. Most foods, whether proteins or vegetables, usually need a little kick in the pants to bring them to the best they can be. Granted, many foods are great as they are, but even they can become better.

Lobster is a great example of a food

that needs very little help. Drawn butter for a steamed lobster, a garlic butter in a scampi of sorts, and a touch of mayo and lemon in a lobster roll.

Whether your favorite foods need a little help or a lot of help, that can make the difference between a decent meal and an outstanding dining experience, and that help is usually found in homemade salad dressings. Never underestimate the importance of any

of these accoutrements. I keep many of these in my refrigerator at all times.

Homemade tastes great, and you can always tweak the recipes more to your liking, plus more times than not, they cost less to make than to buy. Sure, it takes time to make them, very little in most cases, but I call time spent like that more of an investment as it adds value to your masterpiece meal.

Salads require a dressing more than most meats need a marinade or sauce.

I could eat a plateful of raw carrots or even better, cucumbers with no dressing, but when you throw a bunch of veggies together in a bowl, eating it without any dressing is not in the cards for me, or no one I know for that matter. One down side about making your own dressings is that many times, the shelf life on them isn’t as long as a store-bought dressing. The upside however is there are other reasons to use many dressings, such as in a great sandwich. My usual articles give you 5-7 recipes, but where these recipes are fairly short and simple, I’ll be getting you many more recipes than the norm today. I use salad dressings in most of my sandwiches and burgers more than I do mayo and ketchup and other condiments. Never underestimate the great flavor of a great dressing in a great sandwich. These dressings will give you enough for 4-6 entrée sized salads, more as a side salad, unless otherwise specified.

Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing Just shy of ½ cup red wine vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 1 1 ¼ tsp Dijon mustard, not yellow 1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed completely 1 cup olive oil 3 tsp poppy seeds Combine all ingredients except the oil and poppy seeds in a blender and pulse until the ingredients are well combined. Slowly drizzle the oil into the blender while running in a steady stream. Stir in the poppy seeds. The dressing is meant to be thick so don’t be alarmed when it is. If you add to a big bowl of salad and toss, the natural

juices of the veggies will thin it out.

Stir very well before serving on your salad.

Peanut Dressing ¾ cup smooth peanut butter ¾ cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 7-9 limes 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp NH maple syrup 1 tbsp honey 3 tsp sesame oil 6 cloves of garlic, minced Couple of shakes of crushed red pepper flakes Combine all ingredients in a bowl, whisk well and serve.

Creamy Cilantro Dressing 2/3 cup sour cream Just shy of ½ cup olive oil Just shy of ½ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill 2 tbsp fresh chopped shallots 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dry mustard ½ tsp salt Pop all ingredients in a food processor and emulsify completely. It’s ready to go.

Let’s get back to basics as sometimes a simple dressing is just what the doctor ordered when serving up a fresh green salad. Why not top the salad off with dressing using fresh herbs that delivers a rich and creamy taste?

Country Buttermilk Dressing 2 cups buttermilk 2 tbsp minced onion 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well.

Let’s add another simple and basic dressing that’s more like what we are used to seeing in bottles in our refrigerator. This time it’s a homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing which is great on buffalo wings and many sandwiches, as well as salads.

• ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 19

Outdoor & More Store Poly Furniture-Made in USA Yard Art • Wall Decor • Cupolas Stone Water Fountains • Stone Statuary Candles • Bird Houses • Bird Feeders Chimes • Solar Lighting Pergolas • Arbors • and More...

Gift Certificates Available Store hours: Weds.-Sun. 10-4

1287 Bear Camp Highway (Rte. 25) • South Tamworth 802-356-7660 • outdoorandmorestore.com

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 19 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 18

½ cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice ¼ cup poppy seeds Bleu Cheese Dressing ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp honey 1 ½ cups mayo 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard ½ cup sour cream 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 2 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp white vinegar In a small mixing bowl, whisk ¼ cup chopped fresh chives together all the dressing ingredients 2 tbsp heavy cream until well combined. Alternatively, you ½ lb crumble bleu cheese can shake the ingredients together in In a small bowl, mix together a large enough mason jar with a tightall dressing ingredients. Stir until fitting lid. completely combined and set aside in It’s now time for a great dressing with refrigerator. spice to it, although still chock-full of Keeping with the theme of old citrus. It’s outstanding on a Taco Salad school dressings, here is my all-time or even a salad with Cajun chicken, favorite, Thousand Island. I still use swordfish or salmon over the top. this dressing on a burger at home, and Chipotle Dressing on a homemade Reuben as well as 1 cup olive oil many other sandwiches, and yes, still ¼ cup water my “go-to” on most salads I eat.

6 canned chipotle peppers in Adobo Thousand Island Dressing sauce 1 ½ cups mayo 3 cloves of garlic 3/8 cup of ketchup 3 tsp honey 3/8 cup sweet pickle relish Juice of 3 oranges 3/8 cup diced sweet onion Juice of 2 limes 1 tsp minced garlic Juice of 1 lemon 3 tsp white vinegar ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp salt Pulse all ingredients in a food 7-8 dashes of Sirach sauce, or processor until smooth. Adjust flavor Tabasco as needed.

Add all ingredients to a small bowl Lastly, I have to share a great garlic and mix well. Taste and add additional and lemon dressing that is awesome salt if desired. Refrigerate for at least on any salad with seafood, such as an hour to allow the flavors to meld. skewers of shrimp and scallops over a Serve. salad. There’s something about lemon Where so many salads of today can and garlic that makes a great marriage have a fruit theme, the fruity dressings for anything out of the ocean or lake. have become very mainstream, and Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette delicious. The following recipe is 1 cup extra virgin olive oil the most popular I have made in my 3 whole lemons, juiced restaurant career, as well as the scores 3 tbsp water of barbecues I have hosted or catered. ¾ tsp kosher salt Orange Poppy Seed Dressing ¾ tsp dried oregano ½ cup olive oil ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper ½ cup canola oil www.thelaker.com 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp orange zest Combine all the ingredients in the Your ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juiceWhere-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide mason jar and shake well. Once on the ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice the Lakes forsalad, I alwaysRegion add a bunch of fresh ¼ cup honey shaved parmesan cheese.

4 tsp Dijon mustard Well, that’s it my friends. As you are 2 tbsp poppy seeds thelaker.com utilizing all of those fresh veggies this ½ tsp salt summer in a salad, I strongly suggest Add all of the dressing ingredients giving some of these a test drive. to a jar, cover with lid and shake to Until next week, keep spoiling your emulsify. Chill for at least 60 minutes taste buds like the great friends that if possible. Shake again just before they are. If you have any questions pouring over salad. or feedback, please touch base at Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing for the Lakes Region What-To-Do Guide Where-To-Go, Your fenwaysox10@gmail.com. ½ cup balsamic vinegar

• Emma continued from page 13 disease early is key to keeping plants alive. Pruning out twigs and branches infected with fire blight is the most effective management strategy for backyard fruit trees. The ideal time to prune is in late winter when the tree and fire blight bacteria are dormant, but infected branches can be removed in the summer too. When summer pruning, avoid spreading disease by sterilizing pruning tools between each cut by spraying the cutting blade with disinfectant or soaking the cutting surface for at least a minute.

A ten percent bleach solution (onepart bleach to nine parts water) is an effective disinfectant.

For the best selection, order spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils and crocus for fall planting.

Most companies will wait to ship until close to the proper planting time in your area. If rodents have historically been an issue in your garden, select some of the many wildlife resistant bulbs.

Fruit growers should be aware of a small insect pest called spotted wing drosophila (SWD).

SWD is a member of the “small fruit fly” genus Drosophila, and was accidentally introduced to North America from Asia. SWD attacks ripening and ripe fruit of brambles, strawberry, blueberry, grape, cherry, plum, and peach. The female lays eggs in ripening fruit and the larvae develop inside, causing brown, sunken areas

and making fruit susceptible to rot fungi and bacteria. Larvae are large enough to be seen by the naked eye crawling across the surface of fruit. Fortunately, infested fruit is still edible for fresh eating or preserves. Pick berries early and often and eat or process them as soon as possible. Refrigerating fruit for a few days can also kill young life stages. Freezing extra fruit will kill any eggs or larva that might be inside, but obviously changes fruit characteristics.

Check the weekly IPM scouting reports to learn when it may be necessary to treat crops for pest insects like squash vine borer and spotted wing drosophila.

UNH Cooperative Extension provides growers with weekly data to help in making decisions about pest control. Traps are set in fields and orchards to track the population level of insects across NH. Farmers and home gardeners can use this data to decide when it may be necessary to treat a crop to avoid excessive insect damage.

(Courtesy of UNH Extension, Ask UNH Extension. The UNH Extension staff is knowledgeable about a number of topics, from gardening to food preservation and more. Information is reprinted with permission of UNH Extension. Got questions? The Ask UNH Extension Infoline offers practical help finding answers for your home, yard, and garden question. Call toll free at 1-877-398-4769, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm or e-mail answers@unh.edu.)

Christmas in July

Annalee Gift Shop Open Daily 10am-5pm

339 Daniel Webster Hwy. Meredith annalee.com | 800-433-6557

now! n o g n i o G

www.thelaker.com

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

My Three Promises To You! 1) 30+ Years Local Experience.

2) I only serve the greater Wolfeboro area.

3) You’ll never see a stranger working on What-To-Do Guide for the L , o G o akes your property. ere-T

Wh r u Yo

Reg ion

603-651-3122 or 603-569-0108

Windham ● Warner ● Tilton, NH

Page 20 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Village Creations Gives New Life to Old Ware

By Leigh Sharps Desiree Mahurin loves her craft, up-cycling vintage dishware into even more beautiful pieces, but what she loves most is seeing the looks on people’s faces when they recognize vintage patterns on dishes and bowls that remind them of the past.

Desiree says, “One of my favorite things about selling the vintage tiered platters is when people see them, they get excited because it often sparks memories for them of their grandparents, mothers or other loved ones. I also really enjoy people sending me photos of the platters in their new homes as well.”

Though her business, Village Creations, is only a few years old, Desiree has been immersed in crafts since she was very young. “I have grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, my mother and siblings who are all very creative. Growing up I was always creating something with my hands, so I’ve been involved in crafts from a very young age. Crafting is in my blood.”

She makes Christmas ornaments annually for relatives and each is unique. “It was a tradition started by my mother when I was young. As an

Breakfast & Lunch Monday–Saturday 5am-3pm Sunday 8am - 2pm

adult I enjoyed making them for gifts and I still come up with new ideas every year.”

In 2018, though, she started creating her vintage tiered platters as Christmas gifts after she had received a large

Breakfast Sandwiches Hand-Pressed Burgers

A homestyle, cozy restaurant in the heart of Alton.

19 Village Circle, Alton (603) 875-0191 | www.scovillfamilyrestaurant.com

* 12 Month Financing Available

variety of Memory Lane dishes and a neighbor also gave her some red transferware. “I have always loved vintage dishes. I have a collection of Enoch Woods red ware from the 1950s that I used every day. My cousin had been making tiered sets and I thought they would make great Christmas gifts.

I thought I could do that with the excess of those red dishes I received. So I developed my own method for creating them. They became very popular amongst my family and friends. They encouraged me to start selling them.”

Once she discovered her particular niche, taking plates and bowls and transforming them into lovely serving ware, she believed she had found something folks would be attracted to so she set out to offer her innovations to the public. “It has always been a dream of mine to be able to have my own shop to sell my crafts, but for now

it is just a hobby selling them in my home and at shows.”

She then became ‘obsessed,’ she said, with collecting vintage dishes. “I search for them at yard sales, eBay, Facebook, Marketplace, wherever I can find them. I now have a lot of ‘inventory’ on hand. I am very particular about the age, quality and patterns. I am drawn to transferware from the 1940s, 50s and 60s like the Memory Lane line, Enoch Woods, Currier & Ives, Johnson Brothers and Buffalo China. I prefer dishes made in America or England but the origin is not as important to me as the aesthetics of the dishes. To be what I consider vintage, I try to ensure that dishes are not marked as being microwave or dishwasher safe.

Sometimes, however, I come across a beautiful unique plate that may not be vintage but I will still use it. The most popular colors are the red and blues so if I find these colored dishes in good condition, I grab them when I can.”

She relates that some of her sets are “made up of matching patterns while others coordinate with similar colors and patterns. It has been interesting to me to see how people’s tastes are so different. I always lean towards matching patterns and colors while other people, though, prefer a more eclectic look. All my sets can be customized and disassembled for cleaning, storage, transportation or gift giving.”

The tiered inventive platters are “not just for food,” she notes. “They make beautiful centerpieces, elegant jewelry holders or stylish organizers. They come in a variety of sizes and colors.

The pieces are unique and one-of-akind.”

[Currier & Ives patterns were first produced in 1949-50. It became the • Village continued on page 21

MACDONALD FINE ART Featuring local and nationally known artists.

STUDIO & GALLERY

Original paintings and prints by Loran Percy.

White Mountain paintings by Byron Carr.

Biggest sale of the Year. Top Brand name decking in stock!

“Family owned & operated since 1984”

m

r er

lo

Open 7 Days

60 -410-5565 cyrlumber.com

Silver Cascades. by Byron Carr

Wed-Sat 11-4, and by appointment 43 Gilford East Dr., Gilford, NH | 603-527-8255

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 21 • Village continued from page 20 most popular pattern the Royal China Company made. Each plate had a different old-time scene. They came in five colors and one could purchase them at the local A & Ps. Buffalo Pottery started in 1903 by the Larkin Soap Company who gave their dishes away when soap products were purchase by customers, usually through the mail.

Memory Lane dishware was also produced by Royal China starting in 1964. They used some of the decals from the Currier & Ives line. They only came in a few colors, though: blue and red (now known as ‘pink’). It also was sold to mainly grocery stores to be given away, and it was discontinued after a few years when the company was sold in the late 60s. Memory Lane products are known as ‘transferware’ too, as many of these lines were called (due to the decal process) and transferware is now highly collectible.

Enoch Wood and Sons pottery started in 1783 in England. After the AngloAmerican War the American market was reopened to the English market.

Enoch apprenticed at Wedgwood so Wood & Sons ware was similar to that and Staffordshire China, also. They operated through the 1990s.

Johnson Brothers was another English company exporter. From the 1890s to the ’60s they owned many Staffordshire potteries. Eternal Dawn, Beau, Old Britain Castles and Historic America were some of the designs which are also collectable today. From 1968 to 2015 it operated as part of Wedgwood. After that, the company sold in 2015 and Johnson Bros. was discontinued.]

To produce her tiered vintage servers Desiree measures and drills the center of a plate using a diamond abrasive cutter with water as a coolant. She then washes and seals all the cut, porous surfaces with a lacquer based sealant.

“The plates are then fitted with the

tiered hardware and rubber feet are put on the bottom plate to ensure that each set sits flat on a surface,” said Desiree describing the process of her craft.

She also hand signs each piece of her handiwork.

Desiree researched to find craft fairs and vintage marketplaces to sell her artistry. “I first attended a show at the Vintage Market in the Mountains in Bethlehem last summer. They then turned me onto the Vintage Fair on Squam Lake (at The Cottage Place on Rte. 3). I was there this past May and it was wonderful to be outside and be among all the smiling and excited people after enduring the past 17 months of the pandemic. We had three generations in our booth: myself, my mother and my daughter Allyson.

It was an absolute thrill for us to be together there.”

When she isn’t working with china she is busy painting, continuing making her annual holiday ornaments or joining her two daughters with their ongoing crafting projects. “I also enjoy gardening and creating new garden spaces at my home (in Hill),” she says.

Desiree’s works can be purchased online as well as seeing her booth at local fairs (contact information is below).

“I create pieces that are beautiful and usable from vintage/antique items as well as other hand-crafted items,” she concluded. “Please come see what I have available at the Fall Vintage Market on Squam Lake at The Cottage Place on Rte. 3, Holderness.”

Visit www.farm/form.jotform.com/ VillageCreations, or on Facebook: facebook.com/Village Creations.

You can contact Desiree via email at VillageCreationsNH@gmail.com.

The Fall Vintage Fair in Holderness at The Cottage Place is from Oct. 23 to 24.

Some dishware history is from drvintagedinnerware.com and antiqueslovetoknow.com/Antique_ Dish_Values.

The Meredith Sculpture Walk Ground Team celebrates its 24th installation as they gather at Missing Person by Mark Wholey from Warren, RI, with one more to go!

New Sculptures Being Installed Sponsored by the Greater Meredith Program, the Meredith Sculpture Walk is committed to developing awareness and enjoyment of public art in Meredith, NH for residents and visitors. It is a year-round, outdoor, juried exhibition featuring works by northeast artists. Over the past month, the Meredith Sculpture Walk (MSW) Ground Team has installed 24 new sculptures, with only one more to go.

This will be the eighth year for the year-round sculpture walk featuring 32 works positioned throughout Meredith in high-visibility areas along Main Street, on the grounds of the Mill Falls complex and in the Hesky and Scenic lakeside parks.

While seven of the current sculptures will remain, those that have been part of the project for two years will be retired, and a record number of 25 new sculptures will be installed by the MSW Ground Team.

The Meredith Sculpture Walk Ground Team is made up of volunteers who help the artists install their work.

New brochures with a walking map will be available when all the sculptures are installed in July. Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the sculptures now as each has a nameplate with its title and the artist.

For information, email lizlapham@ metrocast.net.

FUENTE FUENTE OPUS X DEALER NH's Largest and Finest Cigar and Pipe Selection

Fine Italian Pipes

Dedicated to the Cigar, Pipe & Tobacco Enthusiasts 71 Church Street, Laconia • 603-528-4092 Monday - Saturday 9-5:30 www.HappyJacksOnline.com

WORRY-FREE REPLACEMENT Whether big or small, a replacement project can be an opportunity to bring new life to your home. Not sure where to start? We're here to help you understand each step of the process and find everything you need to achieve your replacement vision.

Schedule a visit at your local, Marvin replacement specialist today. belletetes belletetes.com

2021 Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co., LLC.

©

Page 22 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Chocorua Lake Conservancy Has Programs Galore BioBlitz Natural Resource Inventory Calling all citizen scientists! Learn about the natural world around you and help the Chocorua Lake Conservancy collect data on what is found in the forests of the Conservancy’s Brown Lot. On Thursday, July 15, from 9 am to noon, join the Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) for a BioBlitz, exploring what’s on the land with like-minded adventurers and budding naturalists.

What is a BioBlitz? It’s essentially a citizen science effort to collect as much information about what is in a particular area in a given period of time.

This covers plants, animals, insects and other invertebrates, fungus, birds and anything in between. You won’t be collecting them—just documenting what the group finds and where it is on the property. Help spot, count and map what’s on the 150-acre parcel, but don’t worry, you won’t be covering the entire 150 acres!

Pine, hemlock, beech and oak make up a large part of the forest canopy here, but there are places where one species or another is more dominant. A variety of intermittent streams come down from the top of the hill creating seeps

Documenting a beautiful instance of chicken of the woods for BioBlitz program (Laetiporus). Photo: Lynne Flaccus for amphibians and snakes and ferns.

The property also includes stonewalls, foundations, and an old sawmill.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

If you have a particular interest or knowledge of species to share, that’s great, but if not, this is also an opportunity to learn and practice observation skills. Participants will be traveling spread out in a group or

Friday 11:30-8, Saturday 11:30-8, Sunday 11:30-7, Monday 11:30-8,Tuesday-closed, Wednesday-closed, Thursday 11:30-8 (We close daily from 3-4 for filtering/restocking)

Rt. 11 • Alton Bay

875-6363

The best clams, onion rings and burgers on the lake!

Enjoy the view from our rooftop deck!

Just down the street from the dock.

WE NOW HAVE LIVE LOBSTER

Come See Why “Our Difference Is Delicious”

Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 10am to 5pm

67 Mill Street | Wolfeboro, NH 603-569-0022

All Flavors

Our 46th Year!

Hard and Soft Serve

Shibley’s Drive-In Ice Cream Seafood • Lobster Rolls

Old School and Proud of It! Eat A Piece of History - Only at Pop’s!

Premium Meats • Gourmet Cheese • Marinated Steak Tips & Chicken • Wine & Beer • Fresh Seafood Specialty Grocery

two. If you use a smartphone, apps that work well for plant ID include iNaturalist and Picture This; CLC can discuss the strengths and weaknesses of these programs at the BioBlitz.

You’ll want sturdy walking footwear, plenty of water, snacks and bug repellent, a camera or phone for pictures, and maybe a small notebook.

If you have not yet been vaccinated, or

are less than two weeks from your last shot, please bring a mask for moments when social distancing is not possible.

Meet at the Island public access area at Chocorua Lake on Route 16 in Chocorua. The group will park there and go across the highway to the Brown Lot. Please email lflaccus@ chocorualake.org with your phone number to let CLC know you will be coming so that you can be informed of any changes in the schedule.

Insects for Beginners Can you tell a beetle from a true bug? A katydid from a grasshopper, or a hover fly from a bee? Do you know the difference between a butterfly and a moth, or a damselfly and a dragonfly?

If you’d like to learn more about these fascinating animals who are essential to life on earth, please join CLC and the Cook Library for “Insects for Beginners!” on Tuesday, July 20 at 7 pm, live via Xoom.

Led by educator and insect enthusiast, Linda Graetz, the informative, 90-minute Zoom class will focus on seven common insect orders: CLC will discuss their life cycles, the roles they play in the environment, and the unique • Chocorua continued on page 23

Fresh Ground Burgers Daily

875-6611 for Takeout Open 7 days 11 am to close

Next to Mini Golf • Alton Bay

SHOP Wolfeboro

“The Oldest Summer Resort in America” Since 1770 Black’s Paper Store

“Brand Name Family Footwear for Less”

Over 100 of the best brand names in footwear for the entire family!

One of the Lakes Region’s largest selections of sandals and footwear!

Ice Cream & Bakery

Spend $ 20 or More Get 20% OFF Limit 1 Coupon per Customer

Downtown Wolfeboro • 569-3560 www.bootleggersfootwear.com

Expires 10/01/19 • LKR 16 North Main • Wolfeboro 56 9-1919 • www.yumyumshop.com

Stop in and See What’s New!

Cook Shop and Fine Specialty Foods

•Freshly Prepared Foods To Go •Fresh Local Produce •Gadgets Galore!

OPEN DAILY • 603-569-6869 12 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro

butternuts@metrocast.net www.butternutsgooddishes.com

There’s a world of fun behind these doors

Two floors to explore

8 South Main Street • Wolfeboro, NH

603.569.4444

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 23 • Chocorua continued from page 22

and must be accompanied by an adult.

If you have not yet been vaccinated, or are less than two weeks from your last behaviors and physical characteristics shot, please bring a mask for moments of the animals in these groups. This when social distancing is not possible. program is free; please register in Program presenter and naturalist advance at bit.ly/CLC-insects.

Lynne Flaccus has 30+ years of If you’ve joined CLC’s Zoom experience in land conservation and program, “Insects for Beginners!”, stewardship, managing protected you’re well prepared to head out to find properties, studying wildlife, and insects—patience, close observation educating adults and children. and describing what you see are the This event is one in a series of most important skills you’ll need.

Chocorua Lake Conservancy programs On Saturday, July 24, from 10 am to held throughout the year to encourage noon, at CLC’s C.C. Browne Woods people of all ages to enjoy Chocorua on Washington Hill Road in Chocorua, Lake and the trails and woods that you will look for insects in fields and surround it, and to learn more about the woods, on plants and trees, under natural world we inhabit. Visit www. rocks, or just flying by. The group will chocorualake.org for information, and explore and learn together to describe, follow on Facebook and Instagram. observe, and share finds with each The CLC is a volunteer-led, nonprofit other. land trust founded in 1968 to protect Wear sunscreen, long pants and the scenic and natural resources of the close-toed shoes. Please bring your Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding own water, tick/mosquito repellant, area. The CLC is committed to and a magnifying glass if you have one. providing convenient and attractive Please be sure to sign up for and attend public access to Chocorua Lake and the Tuesday evening program if you trails on nearby conservation lands for would like to come on the field trip. visitors and local residents. www.thelaker.com The free outdoor program is limited For more information, including to 20 participants; please register in ways you can get involved, please visit Guide What-To-Do Your Where-To-Go, advance on bit.ly/CLC-insect-walk. www.chocorualake.org.

Children age 8 and up are welcome

Concord, New Hampshire

POP QUIZ YOUR GUIDE TO

E BOATING IN TH

Name this Fish.

LAKES REGION

2021 EDITION

Stumped?

for the Lakes Region

thelaker.com

TA COMPLIMyEN of

RY

Pick up the NEW Boating on the Lakes from the publishers of The Laker for the answer and much more information on Lakes Region boating!

Courtes

BOATING ON

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

THE LAKES • 2021

EDITION • 1

50 OFF $

Say good riddance to mosquitoes and ticks. www.thelaker.com America’s original, guaranteed mosquito and tick control since 2005.

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

SEASON PACKAGE 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed* USE PROMO CODE MOSQUITOES

Guidae Free hat-To-Dofor for the LEstimate CalloThe -Go, WSquad

re-T e h rW You

akes Reg ion

978-291-7344 603-288-1487 603-945-7378 or visit mosquitosquad.com

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed*

thelaker.com *For more information, including our guarantee, check out our website mosquitosquad.com.

*First time customers only. Limit one coupon per property. Not valid with other offers. Expires 6/30/21.

For more information, including our guarantee, check out our website mosquitosquad.com

The The Only Only Good Good Mosquitoes Mosquitoes & Ticks & Ticks

Are AreDead DeadOnes.

Ones.

Target D ® P.O. Bo Target Direct

N. Haverhill, NH P.O. Box 430 N. Haverhill, NH 03774

Thank you Lakes Region for Voting Us #1!

R

Page 24 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

The Ballad of Daphnis and Chloe Advice To The Players, Sandwich, New Hampshire’s Shakespeare company, has kicked off its 2021 summer season with The Ballad of Daphnis and Chloe, a beautiful play about pastoral love based off the Greek myth of Daphnis and Chloe. The production will run July 16 to 18, and tickets to the production are available at advicetotheplayers.org.

The beautiful production will be directed by Maryssa Walnass, who directed As You Like It for Advice To The Players ((ATTP) last summer and recently appeared as Titania in the troupe’s March production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Taking on assistant directing for ATTP time is Mikayla Caterino, who is joining the company for the first time this season.

Additionally, the show has a cast of four actors, yet within it there are some new and returning faces. Daphnis will be played by Andrew Steven Knight, who appeared last summer as Orlando in As You Like It, and Chloe will be

played by Julia Sommers, who was also in last summer’s production. The other two actors make up the chorus, Matt Kadam joining ATTP for the first time, and Julia de Avilez Rocha who performed in a few of ATTP’s recent productions including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Noir Hamlet, and Twelfth Night. The Ballad of Daphnis and Chloe is witty, heartwarming, and loads of fun, and will be a must-see.

Advice To The Players is a unique company of theater professionals, enthusiastic community members and energetic teens that have been performing Shakespeare and offering workshops in the Lakes and White Mountains Regions of New Hampshire since 1999. Based in Sandwich, ATTP has spent the last 22 years bringing award-winning productions of William Shakespeare’s richly passionate plays to life, while introducing new generations to live theatre.

For tickets and information, visit www.advicetotheplayers.org.

603.344.4356 • 603.881.4356

Instruction • Photo Flights • Rentals

Helicopter Rides Over the Lakes & Mountains 1/2 Hour ~ $300 • 1 Hour ~ $575 (up to 3 people)

Bob Cloutier - Laconia/Nashua - CRHelicopters.com

The set for Winnipesaukee Playhouse production of Sleuth.

Playhouse Presents Classic The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith continues the 2021 season with Anthony Shaffer’s classic, Tony-winning whodunnit Sleuth which takes to the indoor stage through July 17.

This immensely popular cat-andmouse thriller pits master crime writer Andrew Wyke against a young rival for his wife’s affections. Revenge is devised and murders plotted as the two plan the ultimate whodunnit. With twists, turns, and a surprise or two, Sleuth has proven itself to be a favorite of this most popular genre.

The production is helmed by DeMone Seraphin, a director who made his Playhouse debut with last season’s acclaimed drama, The Mountaintop.

The cast is led by Florida-based actor Pete Clapsis as Andrew, as well as Thomas Daniels who returns for his third production, the most recent being another spine-tingling thriller, Deadly Murder.

Scenic designer Meredith C Brown has given the production a contemporary look,

Celebrating

49 Seasons!

in the Lakes Region

®

Your Source for Water Sports since 1972

www.parafunalia.com

replacing the traditional English manor house with a sleek, modern design. Davis Vande Steeg is the lighting designer, Carly Sponzo is the costume designer, and Neil Pankhurst provides the sound design.

Sleuth is sponsored by Gilford Home Center, Lovering Volvo, and Misiaszek Turpin Architects. Tickets range from $20 to $37.

The Playhouse is focused on safety and has published a page of COVID-19 protocols on their website to prepare patrons for what to expect when they attend the theatre. Protocols may change throughout the season as the situation evolves. At present, patrons can expect to be seated at a minimum of three-foot distance from other patrons and guests are expected to keep masks on at all times during the performance, both outdoor and indoors. Tickets for all productions can be purchased by calling the box office at 603279-0333.

Best Selection & Pricing on Dock Lines, Anchors, Mooring & Marine Accessories Wakeboards, Waterskis, Wakesurfers, & Paddleboards Pool Floats, Water Trampolines

44 Weirs Road, Rte. 11-B, Gilford, NH

@smparafunalia @sportsmarineparafunalia

NH’s #1 Watersports Store!

(603) 293-8998

Open 7 days-a-week 9 am - 5 pm

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 25

Prescott Farm Welcomes Mary Doyle When Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia opened its doors in 1997, the aim of the nonprofit was to use hands-on education techniques to teach about the wonders of the natural world. In the 24 years since, tens of thousands of Lakes Region residents and visitors to Prescott Farm have made meaningful connections to nature and wildlife, food and gardening, as well as New Hampshire crafts and customs.

These programs have all been made possible because of the knowledge and teaching skills of a dedicated group of educators. The most recent addition to this team is Environmental Educator Mary Doyle.

A native of Bay City, Michigan, Mary has studied with Tom Brown’s Tracking, Nature, and Wilderness

Survival School; the Wilderness Awareness School; and 8 Shields.

She has a B.A. in English from Alma College; a B.S. in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University; and an M.ED. in Curriculum and Instruction from Plymouth State University.

Mary has worked as a classroom teacher and environmental educator in private and public schools as well as non-profit organizations. She is also a NH certified ELA teacher.

A student of nature, Mary enjoys helping people of all ages connect with the natural world. She feels fortunate to have the opportunity to contribute to Prescott Farm’s efforts to promote sustainability, regeneration, and cooperation.

“I hope to share what I have learned and contribute to the Prescott

STYLE, DESIGN & AFFORDABLE

Farm team in whatever ways I can, “ she said.

When not at Prescott Farm, Mary lives on an old farm with her husband John and daughter Joanna. She loves gardening, cross-country skiing, listening to the birds, practicing qigong and “discovering and sharing nature’s stories.”

Executive Director, Jude Hamel, is thrilled to have Mary join the education staff. “She brings the right experience and expertise to our already established nature-based programs. And beyond that, Mary has passion and knowledge in areas that will allow us to expand our programs even further.”

For information on Prescott Farm Environmental Educational Center go to prescottfarm.org.

Prescott Farm is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to environmental education and preservation. For more than 20 years, Prescott Farm has been a destination for people of all ages to learn about New Hampshire wildlife, ecology, natural history and cultural history through hands-on public programs and service learning opportunities in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

It is a designated wildlife viewing area with over 160 acres of idyllic farmland, forest and pastures open daily, year-round to the public including more than three miles of woodland, pond and field trails, heritage gardens, and a Natural PlayScape, as well as Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool and WildQuest summer and vacation

GOT GOLF?

Visit KingswoodGolfClub.com

Wholesale Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinetry

New Member Special

603-545-7477 | 234 South Main Street, Concord | www.nekitchenwholesalers.com

New Equity Members save $500 on your first year’s dues

Northeast Stump Grinding, LLC Stump Grinding & Removal 100% Satisfaction Guarantee • Fully Insured 603-520-9973 northeaststumpgrindingllc.net

“The Total Golf Club Experience” Route 28, S. Wolfeboro, NH

Open to the public anytime Call for Tee Times 569-3569 Cannot be combined with any other promo/ offers.

Lakes Region #1 Source for Stump Grinding!

“Brand Name Family Footwear for Less”

Over 100 of the best brand names in footwear for the entire family!

One of the Lakes Region’s largest selections of sandals and footwear!

Oak Hill Golf Course

Downtown Meredith • 279-7463 www.bootleggersfootwear.com

Enjoy Clubhouse, Lounge, Fully Stocked Pro Shop & League Play Range and Cart plans available

Memberships Available

Pease Road, Meredith

279-4438

2021 RATES 9 Holes $ 15 18 Holes $ 25 Unlimited Golf After 3 pm $ 15 After 5 pm $ 10

www.oakhillgc.com

Gilpatric Metal Recycling, LLC Bring us your ferrous and non-ferrous metals to recycle!

– Call for Pricing

We buy Catalytic Converters, see Nick for pricing

Fully Licensed Facility License Number: 19J-001 • Permit Number: DES-SW-PN-11-006

Hours: Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm • Closed Sat & Sun

201 Abel Road • Bristol, NH • p: 603.744.3453 • f: 603.744.6034 • gilpatricmetalrecycling.com

Page 26 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Make Way for Loon Chicks!

The Loon Preservation Committee is reminding boaters to drive cautiously and give loons their space. “While an adult loon can dive to avoid being hit by a rapidly approaching boat, loon chicks are more buoyant and are less able to escape,” said Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) Senior Biologist and Executive Director, Harry Vogel.

“During this busy time of year, and throughout the rest of the summer, we’re asking boaters to keep an eye out for loons and give them plenty of space—150 feet or more.”

While motorized boats are the ones most likely to injure or kill loons, human powered vessels such as kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should also keep their distance from loons on the water, especially those that have chicks.

“It’s a full-time job for a pair of loons to raise their chicks. They need to be constantly looking out for predators and catching fish to feed their chicks.

The close approach of boats, even kayaks and canoes, often distracts loon parents—they focus on this new potential threat, and as a result their chicks are no longer being fed or cared for as they should be,” said Vogel.

While many loon nests are hatching now, many others will not hatch for a few more weeks. The Loon Preservation Committee says that it is just as important to give nesting loons their space. “When boats—both

A newly hatched loon chick naps on its parent’s back. Photo courtesy of Jon Waage.

motorized and human-powered— approach nesting loons too closely, the loons perceive that as a threat.

They’ll often get off of their nests and into the water, which leaves their eggs exposed to threats like predators or the elements,” said LPC Volunteer and Outreach Biologist, Caroline Hughes.

If boaters accidentally flush a loon from the nest, they are urged to leave the area immediately so that the loon can resume incubating its eggs. “If the boat leaves the area, most of the time that loon will get right back up on the nest. The issue comes when the boat sticks around—when that happens, the

loons may abandon their nest entirely,” Hughes said.

Meanwhile, to prevent loon deaths from lead poisoning, the Loon Preservation Committee and New Hampshire Fish and Game have again teamed up with eight local tackle shops to offer a lead tackle buyback program to help anglers dispose of lead sinkers and jigs that are now banned by state law.

From now through the end of the year, or until all of this season’s certificates are claimed, anglers can exchange one ounce or more of banned tackle (jigs and sinkers) for a $10 gift certificate

redeemable at participating shops in Bristol, Effingham, Errol, Holderness, Meredith, New London, Newbury, and Raymond.

Full details of the buyback and participating shops can be found at www.loonsafe.org.

Collection receptacles for old lead tackle can also be found at all New Hampshire Fish and Game offices, numerous transfer stations, and other sites throughout the state. An interactive map of disposal sites is available at https://loonsafe. org/shops-and-disposal-sites/.

Loons are a threatened species in New Hampshire and are protected by state and federal laws from hunting or harassment, including flushing loons from nests. If you observe harassment of loons, you may contact New Hampshire Fish & Game Department (603-271-3361) or Marine Patrol (603293-2037) for assistance.

The Loon Preservation Committee monitors loons throughout the state as part of its mission to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons in New Hampshire; to monitor the health and productivity of loon populations as sentinels of environmental quality; and to promote a greater understanding of loons and the natural world.

To learn more about loons in New Hampshire, please visit the Loon Preservation Committee at www. loon.org or call the Loon Preservation Committee at (603) 476-LOON (5666).

INDEPENDENT...

Just like New Hampshire!

Yet available throughout the entire Northeast & Florida.

What Makes The Difference?

Cross Insurance represents over 100 different individual insurance companies, allowing us to fine tune the best, most affordable options to protect what’s important to you.

From a small cottage on the lake, to your home, to your business.

Official Insurance Broker Of...

crossinsurance.com 603-669-3218

HOME

powered by Suzuki Outboard

OF THE

HAPPY BOATER

New & Used Sales Boat Rentals Service • Parts • Ships Store Valet Service • Fuel Dock Registrations • Bait

15 Long Island Rd. • Moultonboro, NH 603-253-7315 • www.trexlers.com

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 27

RE N T T H E B E ST B O AT S O N T H E B E ST N H L AK E S! Wolfeboro, NH Lake Winnipesaukee (603) 569-2371

Freedom, NH Ossipee Lake (603) 539-8456 Meredith, NH Lake Winnipesaukee (603) 279-4573

George’s Mills , NH Lake Sunapee (603) 763-0111

W e can deliv er your new b oat to any b ody of w ater in th e U S A or th e W orld. S h op soon b efore th ey’ re gone.

Page 28 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

Barefoot Lake Adventures

By Thomas P. Caldwell Barefooting, or barefoot waterskiing, is a skill that tends to make its practitioners passionate about the sport.

While some people will be satisfied by simply experiencing the thrill of skiing on their feet, others will want to go on to learn more complicated maneuvers and aim for the barefoot competitions taking place across the country.

Jeff Luby fits into the latter category, constantly practicing to develop new skills. While he will not always get in 100 days of barefooting, as he did last year, Jeff said he’s happy to get out on the lake for three or four days a week between May and October.

“I think if you try to do more, it’s pretty exhausting,” he said, although he and his friend, Charlie, managed to complete a 10-day barefooting streak last year. “I think the more you do it, the more you’re conditioned to go more. On certain days, you might go harder and other days you take it easy, and that will depend on water conditions, too.”

Jeff generally practices near Wolfeboro’s Varney Islands and in Winter Harbor, depending on the wind direction. He heads out before sunrise because early-morning excursions tend to have calmer waters than later in the day when bigger waves and boat traffic can make a run more challenging and exhausting.

Still, it is not necessary to be a skilled barefooter to enjoy a day out on the lake. Now that there are barefoot booms — long poles that hang

Jeff Luby skims the surface of the water. over the side of the boat, allowing the skier to go alongside it — even novices can practice barefooting. Jeff hopes to teach adaptive barefooting skills to people with disabilities.

Booms did not exist — or at least were not common — when Jeff taught himself to do barefoot waterskiing at the age of 13.

“It was simply playing around on a knee board,” he recalled. “Kneeboarding was what we did as kids. They didn’t have a boat we thought was fast enough to do a lot of other things, like barefooting, but I managed to get myself spun around so I was sitting on it. I told my driver friend to go as fast as he could go, and it was fast enough that I was actually able to stand up and bare-

foot for — I don’t know — probably about 50 yards.”

Jeff said people may be surprised to hear that he was “a little bit of a chicken” when he was young, and didn’t like falling and being in deep water; but that day, “it was just the first time I’d kind of gotten the gumption to try it, and I’m pretty sure there was probably some girls on the boat or someone was egging me on. There’s always a bit of that when you’re a teenager.”

Although he accomplished his first barefoot waterskiing adventure as a teenager, it was not until he was in his late 40s that his friend, Charlie, got him interested in relearning the sport.

By then, booms were the norm, as were wetsuits for the barefooters.

“The boom is so much safer to learn,” Jeff says, explaining that it allows the skier to maneuver while learning the procedures and progressing to more difficult feats.

A wetsuit that is specially designed for barefoot waterskiing is an essential piece of equipment, Jeff says.

Another recent innovation is a training device with a seat and adjustable leg, allowing the person to progress from a sitting position to having feet in the water. “It’s really a remarkable tool,” he said. “It’s just like sitting on a bicycle seat, so whether you’re a single ski or two skis or barefooting, you can sit on this device — it’s attached to the boom — and you hold onto the boom or, if you’re smaller, like a child, you would actually hold onto the handle that’s on the device. … It’s got a tail that goes down into the water and creates resistance so it automatically keeps you in the right position where your hips need to be relative to your feet in the water.”

He said the device is especially useful for adaptive barefooting. “Someone with a missing leg or arm could very easily waterski or even barefoot waterski with this device, and possibly progress if they had the core strength and desire to do so,” Jeff said.

A harness also helps those learning to barefoot ski, providing support until they can progress to no harness at all.

“The progression makes it really much more user-friendly, much less intimidating, so you can say, ‘Well, let’s go,’ • Barefoot continued on page 29

LAKE SIDE BOAT RENTALS

2-, 4-, & 8-hour Rentals Special Weekly Rates

20-21’ BOWRIDERS 21’ DECK BOATS 23’ PONTOON BOATS 603-366-4311 or 1-800-366-8119 1258 Union Avenue, Laconia Reservations Encouraged www.anchormarine.net

BoatRentals D ow ntow n M eredi th • Of f R oute 3

BOAT RENTALS 19’, 21’ & 27’ Bowriders 20’ & 22’ Pontoons 25’ Tri-Toons 463 Governor Wentworth Highway Melvin Village, NH 03850

603-544-3583

www.melvinvillagemarina.com

MORE BOATS • MORE FUN!

BOAT RENTALS H al f - D ay, D ai l y, M ul ti - D ay or W eek l y

Hurricane Deckboats Godfrey Pontoons 603-279-7921 www.meredithmarina.com Sales • Service • Ships Store • Valet

Bowriders - SUPs Canoes - Kayaks Pontoon Boats Fishing Boats

Winnipesaukee

96 Channel Ln. Laconia (603) 366-4801 winnisquammarine.com

LOCATED AT BAY SIDE INN • 21’DECK BOATS • 24’ PONTOON BOATS • DAILY AND WEEKLY RENTALS AVAILABLE • SEADOO RENTALS BY THE HOUR Fun For the entire Family! route 11-D • alton Bay 875-5005 • www.bayside-inn.com

www.lakesideboatrentals.com

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 29 • Barefoot continued from page 28 and jump on.”

Waterskiers typically have a 75-foot rope, but for barefooters, the rope is 100 feet long — unless, like Jeff, they find that 90 feet is optimal.

“We like where the wave is,” he said.

“The way the wave breaks, we don’t see any advantage of being any further, or any closer.”

Jeff is constantly trying new things, and as he progressed, he became comfortable with “Deep Ops” which he explained is starting with a long line behind the boat with a wetsuit but no skis.

“Once you’re able to get to that point, you begin to explore going faster; then the next progression is to try a progression of tumbled turns. It’s where you go down on your butt into your threepoint stance, then put your feet out so you’re now on your butt and use the handle to rotate yourself. They call it a tumble turn because sometimes the way people do it, it looks like they’re tumbling, and then standing back up in the water.”

Skiing on one foot is another trick Jeff has mastered. “When you first try to do it, it’s kind of hard, and then you start to get balanced a little bit better,” Jeff said. He spent a lot of time last year trying to get his foot up into a toehold

The fun of barefooting on the lake! on the rope so he could let go with both hands. “I wasn’t able to hold it for very long, but I was able to do it,” he said.

Over the winter, he practiced using the toehold while on a Bosu ball and, by this summer, he is able to use one foot, then the other foot, using one hand, and being able to go into a sitting position and then standing up.

The one thing he regrets is not learning to do backward skiing earlier, so that is his next challenge. “Then, once you go backwards, you start to do the same thing: one foot backwards, then front and back, standing up and being

www.thelaker.com

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

named after the late Banana George Blair, a waterskier who was known for his barefoot waterskiing and trademark yellow banana-like wetsuits.

Like all sports, there is some danger, and Jeff has taken some bad falls.

Following a competition last year, he fell and hurt his spine. “I actually lost feeling in my left arm, temporarily, and needed some physical therapy to get back to normal again. It was very unusual; just the way I fell was very awkward and I was going very fast. It was a setback and it was several months of recovery and strength training trying to get some mobility back, and I’m 100 percent now. So it definitely comes with some risks.”

The lure of the sport does not go able to spin. … To be able to spin foraway. “There’s a lot of passion for the ward or backwards just with your feet within this rather small group ofSERVICE TOWBOATUS Boat Towing -sport 24-Hour Service Most Ports offer Towing, Soft Ungrou in the water is a pretty good accomTOW BOAT U.S.individuals, and they all cheer each Battery Jumps & Fuel Delivery Winnipesaukee / Lakes Region plishment. The guys on the nextLake level, other on and support one another,REPAIRS and 24-Hour Dispatch: 603-293-2300 TowBoatUS company either has their ow Boat U.S. “The Boat Owner’s Auto Club” … they do it totally on one foot andTow that’s contracts with a third party to provide rep is very welcoming and it’s very Join TowBoatUS atthat 603-293-2300.

TOWBOATUS SERVICES SALVAGE Boat TowingI -expect 24-Hourto Service Renew membership way beyond where ever be welcoming younger folks wanting to Most PortsTowing offerto Towing, Soft Ungroundings, TowBoatUS company offers salvage as 1-800-888-4869. New Unlimited Packages TOW BOAT U.S. Battery Jumps & Fuel Delivery. Includes recovery of property, refloat able to go.” for fresh water... Only $90.00!

Other packages Lake Winnipesaukee / Lakes Region learn the sport.

We want tovessel, teach them and towing it to a safe harb REPAIRS your 24-Hour Dispatch: 603-293-2300 available too. You select the plan that covers He explained that, at 52 years old, he TowBoatUS company either has their own dock, or SPILL CLEANUP the right way so they learn safely and boating needs Tow Boat U.S. “The Boat Owner’s Auto Club” … best. Call today for membership a third party to provide repairTowBoatUS services. company possesses equip information.

We alsocontracts providewith recovery and salvage.

Join TowBoatUS at 603-293-2300. feels the strain more than he used to, spills of fuel and / or oi then they want to continue tocontain enjoy the SALVAGE www.NHmobilemarine.com Renew membership TowBoatUS company offers salvage assistance.

TRANSPORTATION Unlimited Towing Packages but he still1-800-888-4869. loves theNew competitions that sport.”

Includes recovery of property, refloating the company can arrange local tra TowBoatUS for fresh water... Only $90.00! Other packages vessel, and towing it to a safe harbor. to transport you to a hotel or other local d take placeavailable around the is too. You selectcountry the plan thatand covers your (Laker note: If inexperienced please SPILL CLEANUP needs best. Call today for membership hoping to boating return to the Banana George TowBoatUS company possesses equipment to do not try water sports without the aid information. We also provide recovery and salvage. contain spills of fuel and / or oil. www.NHmobilemarine.com Barefooting Exhibition in Winter HaTRANSPORTATION of a professional.)

TowBoatUS company can arrange local transportation ven, Florida, this year. The event is to transport you to a hotel or other local destination.

Towing You Can Trust!

Towing You Can Trust!

Tower Code 10564A

Unlimited Freshwater Towin

thelaker.com Lake Winnipesaukee

90 90

Tower Code 10564A

Unlimited Freshwater Towing!

www.NHMobileMari

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

We Specialize in Oversized Moves! www.thelaker.com Let Our Many Years of Boat Hauling Your Where-To-Go, Experience Work for You! Guide What-To-Do • Boat Consignment Services for the Lakes Region • 35 Years Experience L L C

• Fully Licensed & Insured • Local or Long Distance • Hydraulic & Lowboy Trailers • Free Hauling Quotes

PLAN INCLUDES…

On-The-Water Towing Service for Any Recreational Bo www.NHMobileMarine.com or PWC you OWN, BORROW, RENT OR CHARTER NATIONWIDE Towing for Members & Non-Members Towing Jump Starts•Fuel Delivery • Recovery• Salvag Owned and Operated by TBUS owned and operated by

PLAN INCLUDES… PLAN INCLUDES...

On-The-Water Towing Service for Any Recreational Boat On-The-Water Towing Service for Any or PWC you OWN, BORROW, RENT OR CHARTER Recreational Boat or PWC you OWN, NATIONWIDE Towing for Members & Non-Members BORROW, Towing RENT or Jump CHARTER Nation Wide.

Starts•Fuel Delivery • Recovery• Salvage Towing • Jump StartsTBUS • Fuelowned and operated by 8Delivery Recovery • Salvage

(603) (603)293-2300 293-2300

(603) When you're done293-2300 having fun this summer, store your toys with us.

8

(603) 527-1887 | www.milesmarine.com On Site Service Department

Indoor & Outdoor Storage Available Security Cameras and Alarms on Site

DAVE’S MOTORBOAT SHOPPE

“OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE EXPERIENCE IN THE LAKES REGION”

uideLine hat-To-Do GFull for thShip Store W , o G e LaAccessories o T k e with Complete Boating es R r e h egio W r u n Yo

Motors by

thelaker.com

• Outdoor Boat Storage - $600 for 6 months • Shrink Wrap and Winterization Available • Motorcycle Indoor Storage - $150 for 6 months • Personal Watercraft Indoor Storage - $400 for 6 months • Indoor Cold Car Storage - $550 for 6 months

FOUR-STROKE CLEAN, QUIET OPERATION AND HIGHER FUEL ECONOMY

603-293-8847 • ROUTE 11B, 229 INTERVALE RD., GILFORD, NH www.davesmotorboatshoppe.com

8 Jenness Hill Road, Meredith, NH • 603-600-4414 www.jennesshillstorage.com

Page 30 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

The Lakes Region’s Covered Bridges

By Mark Okrant According to a U.S. Department of Transportation study, roughly 14,000 covered bridges have been built in the United States, most of these between 1825 and 1875. Today, there are approximately 750 covered bridges in this country. New Hampshire is fortunate to house 54 of these special spans.

At first glance, many of us stare at covered bridges and ask, “Why go to all the trouble of putting a roof over that thing?” The answer is about more than aesthetics or style. Early wooden bridges were certainly flexible and strong…until they became wet once too often. Uncovered wooden bridges typically had a life of no longer than 20 years, owing to the ravages of rainfall and sunshine.

Most early bridges consisted of a single span with a single lane for traffic.

Before wrought iron and cast iron were introduced during the mid-nineteenth century, the longitudinal trusses that formed a bridge’s backbone were made of spruce, white pine, or some other wood. As the trusses became wet repeatedly, the bridges sagged and were a hazard.

According to sources, covered bridges can be traced back nearly 3,000 years, to ancient Babylon. Here in the United States, there seems to be some dispute about the first covered bridge.

Credit has been given to two spans: the 1804 Waterford Bridge across the Hudson River, and the 1805 Permanent Bridge over the Schuylkill River. Built in 1825, the Hyde Hall Bridge in New York’s Glimmerglass State Park is recognized as the oldest remaining covered bridge in the United States.

However, the Hassenplug Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania shares that claim.

Here in New Hampshire, credit for the oldest covered bridge goes to

Durgin Bridge, Sandwich. the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, built in 1829. That span crosses the Ammonoosuc River and connects Bath and Woodsville. About 50 miles downstream, the Cornish-Windsor Bridge spans the Connecticut River.

At 460 feet, it is the longest remaining covered bridge in New Hampshire.

With the introduction of metal trusses, the necessity to cover bridges was diminished. Also, with the passage of time and the advent of passenger automobiles, the limited functionality of the covered bridge sealed its fate.

Increased traffic and larger vehicles necessitated more lanes as well as greater clearance and weight-bearing than was accommodated by wooden bridges.

There are six covered bridges within the Lakes Region. The oldest of these picturesque spans dates back to 1869, while the newest was built in 1995.

The lengths vary from approximately 40 feet to nearly 200 feet longer. Let’s examine these interesting structures, from the oldest to youngest.

Durgin Bridge spans the Cold River

LANES END MARINE SERVICE AND STORAGE LLC

Stern Drive and Outboard Dealer Full Service Facility • Certified Technicians service@lemarineservice.com • www.lemarineservice.com

in a remote area of eastern Sandwich.

Built in 1869 by Jacob Berry, the bridge was named after a prominent citizen and grist mill operator, James Holmes Durgin. The bridge is actually the fourth bridge on the site, with the three previous ones having been washed away by floodwaters. It is a single span structure, with a total length of 110 feet. A set of laminated trusses has been added to accommodate heavy vehicles such as trucks. It sits on a base of concrete-faced stone abutments, and its roof is covered with metal sheeting.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the bridge is located on Durgin Road, at a point one and one-half miles north of Route 113.

It is open to vehicular traffic only.

The Whittier Bridge was built in 1870, on a site in West Ossipee that provided a crossing of the Bearcamp River. The bridge has a single-span truss and is 137 feet long. Its abutments are granite blocks reinforced by concrete. It is named for the famous American poet, John Greenleaf Whittier, who spent his summers nearby. Restored by Milton Graton and Sons in the early 1980s, the bridge was closed to traffic in 1989.

It was removed from its abutments in 2008. Presently, the bridge sits on dry land off Nutt Road, where it is viewable, but inaccessible. Whittier Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

www.thelaker.com Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region

603-544-2000 603-544-2000 7 Lanes End Rd, Melvin Village, NH

Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Tours

Go anywhere you want to go on the BIG lake!

Commercially Licensed & Insured Affordable Hourly Rates 508-243-8185 | www.lakewinnitours.com | Veteran Owned

By Reservation with Capt. Bill Up To 14 Passengers

The Sulphite Railroad Bridge, also known as the Upside-Down Covered Bridge, was built in 1896-97 to accommodate the Boston and Maine Railroad. Its purpose was to carry sulfur to nearby pulp and paper mills.

The designation “upside down” derives from the fact that the rail bed is laid on top of the bridge’s roof, which, in turn, provides shelter to the structure’s trusses. At 234 feet in length, it is the longest covered bridge in the Lakes Region. The bridge crosses the Winnipesaukee River and connects Franklin with Tilton. Sadly, in 1980, the bridge was damaged substantially by an act of arson. As a result, it remains inaccessible. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the bridge is best viewed from a nearby walking trail.

The Squam River Covered Bridge is situated just off Route 3, near the Ashland Town Beach. Built by Milton Graton and Sons in 1990 to replace a condemned steel bridge, the structure spans the Squam River at a point where it flows from Little Squam Lake. It has an overall length of 61 feet. Despite its comparatively current age, the bridge was constructed using traditional methods, including a single truss and using a team of oxen to move it into place.

The Chocorua Ski and Beach Bridge is situated along Whittier Road, in Tamworth. The short, opensided structure was built in 1992 to accommodate vehicular traffic.

Tannery Hill Bridge in Gilford is the newest covered bridge within the Lakes Region. Built in 1995, the bridge allows foot traffic to move from the community’s town hall to downtown, by straddling a narrow gorge. The 42 ft. long bridge was funded and built by the Gilford Rotary club and built by Tim Andrews.

We are fortunate to have convenient access to these six covered bridges within the Lakes Region. Residents and visitors alike are reminded that there are an additional 48 covered bridges situated within New Hampshire, most of which are relics of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Each is reachable in less than three hours.

thelaker.com Our

Rte.125 RV & Marine, Inc.

Best is the Least We Can Do!

Region the Lakes Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Your SELLING YOURGuide RVforOR BOAT?

Brokerage Specialists

1-800-CONSIGN www.thelaker.com WWW.THEROADISCALLING.COM Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide

July 12, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 31

MELVIN VILLAGE MARINA, INC. on Lake Winnipesaukee

WWW.MELVINVILLAGEMARINA.COM NEW, PRE-OWNED & BROKERAGE BOAT SALES BOAT RENTALS SERVICE & PARTS DEPARTMENT FUEL DOCK & SHIP STORE BOAT REGISTRATIONS NH TEMPORARY BOAT LICENSES

ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE 463 Governor Wentworth Highway Melvin Village, NH 03850 (603) 544-3583

ON ROUTE 16

801 B Route 16 Ossipee, NH 03864 (603) 651-1001

Page 32 | THE LAKER | July 12, 2021

LET US MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL

We have everything you need for your bedroom, living room, and dining room.

Brighten up your home with stylish and durable furniture.

Free Delivery | Free Set Up | 0% Financing Available "No need to wait for long order times. All our inventory is available for immediate pick up or scheduled delivery!"

433 NH Rt. 11 | Farmington, NH 603-755-4402 www.newenglandfurniture.net