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Squam Lakes Association: Conserving the Squam Lakes Watershed Region

By Leigh Sharps Photos courtesy Squam Lakes Association There is no doubt the ambiguous pandemic situation continues to cause turmoil in every aspect of people’s lives right now. This is especially difficult as summer is upon us; a season when most of us anticipate being in the great outdoors and are set to enjoy innumerable recreational choices.

The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) in Holderness has been an integral part of offering outdoor choices yearround, but especially in the spring through fall, and though they have had to alter some activities to comply with state guidelines due to the COVID-19 virus, they still have a variety of activities on tap, such as hiking their extensive trail system. At the SLA, constant endeavors to maintain and secure the quality of lake water, life on and around the lake and conservation efforts remain ‘business as usual’.

The SLA’s mission statement says, ‘The SLA is dedicated to conserving, for public benefit, the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners, the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes region. The watershed area is a model for living in harmony with unique natural resources and cultural heritage.’ (The watershed area includes, besides the Big and Little

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Lakes, Barville, Jackson, Kesumpe, White Oak and Sky Ponds and Owl Brook and the Squam River. Towns in the watershed are Holderness, Ashland, Center Harbor, Sandwich, Moultonborough, Campton, Meredith and New Hampton.)

Big Squam is six miles long, 6,791 acres, four miles wide, has 61 miles of shoreline and is 98 feet deep. Little Squam is two miles long, half a mile wide, has 408 acres and is 84 feet deep.

Big Squam boasts 67 islands. It is the second largest lake in the state, second only to Winnipesaukee.

Adel Barnes, Communications and Outreach Coordinator relates that the SLA was originally known as the

Squam Lake Improvement Association.

“It was founded in 1904 by community members concerned about the impacts of the logging industry and pollutants on the Squam Lakes. Some of the organization’s first actions in the early 1900s were to address the Ashland Dam’s impact on water levels, initiate measures to control the then-booming population of harmful gypsy moths in the area, and begin regular ‘sanitary inspections,’” Barnes said, adding “the internal organization of the SLA began to resemble what it is today.”

Besides Executive Director EB James, the SLA now has eight full-time staffers who direct/coordinate their respective departments, and 16 board

members. Says James, “The staff is continually seeking out and applying for grants that will help us fund our continued efforts in the Squam Watershed.”

To this end, a steering committee was established in 2016 to update the watershed management plan and it involved diverse stakeholders from each town in the watershed area.

The plan was completed just four months ago and included future goals and decision making concerning the watershed area, quality of lake water and possible build-outs in the surrounding towns. Responsibility of those towns and their planning/zoning boards was emphasized as were such things as continual water quality testing around both lakes and following contaminant/ pollutant and invasive species reports.

“It is a daunting task that will take time and will require community support,” noted Director of Conservation Tyson Morrill. “A conclusion of the report, though, is good news. Overall, the current water quality in the Squam Lakes remains ‘near excellent’ per state standards.”

The SLA headquarters/campus and public boat launch is located in Holderness on Rte. 3 and on Piper Cove. James explains it is a relatively recent development. The Old Colonial Eagle motel was purchased by the SLA in 1996 as a location for offices and a • Squam continued on page 4

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | June 8, 2020 • Squam continued from page 3 public access point to the lake. “It is from this location today we continue to serve our community and over 1,000 SLA members through our efforts in education, conservation, and access to both lakes and 50-plus miles of SLA trails throughout the Squam Watershed.

Through cooperative relationships with local and state governments and the dedication of four generations of people who loved Squam, the watershed has been uniquely conserved.”

The SLA has had to cancel, postpone, or limit some programs for the summer.

One they have had to suspend is the ever-popular Summer Youth programs.

Leigh Ann Reynolds, Director of Education explains, “It is with sadness we are announcing that our Summer

Youth Programs have been canceled this year due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. We will continue to offer virtual programs like the upcoming Science Pub and Share Learn Adventure program.” (June 9; at www.squamlakes.org).

Another program, unfortunately cancelled, is their sailing program.

“Sailing is a sport many experienced sailors can safely practice while staying physically distanced but the majority who attend our programs are beginners. This makes it harder to teach and assist while maintaining the appropriate distance so we made the tough decision to cancel all sailing programs this summer,” said Reynolds.

“Canoe and kayaking rentals also are closed to the public but we are considering solutions to enable rentals later this summer. It depends on our

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Folks who already have reservations for the SLA’s many campsites around the Big Lake and on the islands, will be able to use those sites but no new reservations are being accepted. “This enables us to limit the number of people on the sites, phasing in procedures based on the Governor’s guidance.

Depending on that success we’ll decide whether to open reservations up later in the season. However, we will continue to provide people with access to the natural resources of Squam but are prioritizing, again, the health and safety of everyone.” A limited number of docks are provided for the campers only, on Moon and Bowman Islands and Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest.

There are over 50 miles of trails managed by the SLA which are open to the public. CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines require social distancing on the trails and no restrooms are provided at trail heads.

If the trail parking lots are full, the SLA and police departments are asking hikers to refrain from hiking that particular trail and find an alternative trail.

The 169-acre Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest on College Rd. in Center Harbor is owned by the New England Forestry Foundation. It is 3.5 miles and is managed by the SLA. It is described as ‘easy recreational hiking’ with trails connecting and leading to the Big Lake. There are many other trails around the lake the SLA maintains as well, including the extremely popular Rattlesnake Mtn. Trail which has

breathtaking views of Big Squam at its peak. The trail website says Rattlesnake is ‘well known and gets overwhelmed quickly but there are many other trail options where hikers can find space, a little seclusion and solitude.’

While the headquarter offices, deck and public restrooms are closed to the public, the campus and boat launch for paddle boats, sailboats, and powerboats with 25 HP or less are still open. CDC guidelines must be followed and, again, those using the area are reminded no restrooms are available and there will be limited sanitization of the picnic tables.

Please refer to www.squamlakes. org for all trail information and clearly designated maps.

(The SLA can be found on Facebook, Instagram, at www.squamlakes.org, or phone 968-7336. General and camping questions: info@squamlakes. org.; education: Leigh Ann Reynolds, volunteer opportunities and membership: Adel Barnes, trails and access: Katri Gurney, conservation: Tyson Morrill, donations and development: Angi Francesco. The SLA also has a partnership with the Lakes Region Conservation Corps.

For information on the Corps, contact Danielle Plumlee at www.squamlakes. org.

The Loon Preservation Committee also has information about the effect of specific contaminants on loons on the lake.

A list of all staff and contacts, directors and the executive committee can be found at www.squamlakes.org.

Facebook, Instagram and the website are regularly updated.)

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Chair Caning: an art form dating from the time of Moses

By Mark Okrant Each time Robyn Ross painstakingly restores a beautiful cane chair, she is propagating an art form that is many centuries old. At the same time, the Laconia resident is continuing a tradition that has been in her family for several generations. The proprietor of one of fewer than 10 chair caning businesses in the Granite State, Ross is the third generation in her family to perform the craft. Ross learned caning from her mother, Louise Sawyer, who in turn, was taught by her father.

In an effort to learn more about weaving in the Lakes Region, I was fortunate enough to interview Robyn

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I had incorrectly envisioned caning as an activity wherein Ross and her colleagues produce brand new chairs for clients. This second misconception was quickly corrected, as Ross has not produced a single new chair during her 30 years as a caner. Rather, she does much of her work for antique dealers and furniture repair businesses that have acquired worn or damaged chairs in need of doctoring. Many of these proprietors have worked with Ross for years, having evolved a symbiotic relationship between businesses.

With rare exceptions, Ross does all of her repair work in her home. I asked how often she has needed to repair the same chair more than one time. Her response surprised me. “Never. Cane chair seats last 30 years with normal wear and tear. So, I haven’t needed to repair any chairs a second time.

Of course, I’ve been doing this for 30 years now . . . so . . .”

I was curious about which of the numerous types of caning Ross prefers.

She replied that most of her work has been in splints weave, Shaker tapes, and rush. When I asked which is her favorite, she replied without hesitation, “Splints weave . . . it produces a herringbone pattern that looks nice and, when it’s completed, makes a comfortable seat. By contrast, rush is very difficult to work with and produces a hard, less comfortable seat.”

Antique dealers, furniture repair businesses, and owners of wounded chairs can reach Robyn’s Chair Caning by contacting Ross in advance. Call or text her at 520-4450 or email Robyn at robyn@chaircaningnh.com.

How did chair caning evolve? In all probability, the earliest cane work was done in ancient China. At some point in very early times, the technique made its way to Egypt. We know this

because caned chairs have been found in Egyptian tombs dating to 1300 BCE, more than 3,000 years ago.

The earliest evidence of the craft in Europe dates to 1500 AD, where seat caners and weavers in England and France were given the name, “bottomers.” Meanwhile, those who specialized in weaving fiber rush were called “matters” for their skill in creating floor mats by hand. Written evidence indicates that caned bottom chairs were very popular among affluent Europeans during the 17th and early 18th centuries. Later, with the onset of the Industrial Revolution, a relationship developed between industry and the arts. During the 1830s and 1840s, factories produced quality wooden furniture that was turned over to artisans who wove seat bottoms as a cottage industry enterprise. By the 1890s, machines were incorporated into the process, creating woven sheets of cane that were pressed into a groove in the chair’s frame. This method still exists today, creating an alternative to the hand-woven seat bottom.

There are a number of misconceptions about chair caning. One of these is that most chairs are made from woven rattan. Rattan—or pressed cane—is a very long vine from the rattan palm, calamus rotang, that grows in the rainforests of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and China. The very flexible vine snakes its way along the forest floor before climbing up through the trees in search of sunlight. These vines, which can grow from one to six hundred feet in length, are miserable to harvest and work with. First, thorns and joints need to be removed; next the bark must be separated from the core and processed into strips. The process of creating rattan chairs has been described as tedious, time consuming, • Chair continued on page 8

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What types of caning are more popular among caners in this part of the world? The leaders are splints weave, fiber rush, pressed cane, Shaker tapes, and pre-twisted natural rush. If you’re like me, these terms might as well be Klingon in origin. Splints weave utilizes ash splints that come in widths ranging from one-half to one inch.

These are hand stripped from timber, then woven into an attractive herringbone pattern. Fiber rush is constructed from tough, twisted paper—that’s right, paper—ranging from 4/32 to

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‘Cue The Grill Great Summertime Salads

By Chef Kelly Ross Today’s theme for the day is a favorite of most of my female friends, but many of the dudes are into it as well and that is some fun and original summertime salads. There is an old classic line and book, “Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche”, and I have heard that same analogy with salads, although I don’t buy a

word of it. Maybe it’s because I will eat just about anything. As there is next to nothing I won’t eat, I love quiche as well as a good salad. So many people eat the same old salads. I can be guilty of that at times, especially during the winter when I love a good Chef, Cobb or Caesar salad. I will admit, though, many of my salads are all about the

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Summertime does present us with many more options, including more produce with fruit and vegetable options, and we can’t forget about the grill, which is what today is all about, so let’s get at it.

First on today’s hit list is a salad with grilled chicken combined with thin slices of marinated zucchini, as well as some other delicious ingredients such as spinach, pecans, and Parmesan cheese among many other goodies.

This recipe is the perfect solution to stay out of the kitchen and hang out and cook outside. This is usually used as a main course, but can obviously serve as a meal prelim. As a meal, this will easily feed 6-8 of you.

Zucchini and Chicken Salad ½ cup olive oil ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 2 lbs zucchini cut as thin as possible into ribbons - use a mandolin if you have one 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness About 1 lb of fresh baby spinach, chopped 1 ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups chopped pecans ¾ cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese ½ cup fresh chopped mint In a large bowl, mix the olive oil and lemon juice with a generous seasoning of salt and pepper. Add all the thin slices of zucchini, and cover

and refrigerate for about 1 ½ hours or so. Prep the onions, spinach, pecans and the Parmesan cheese. About 10 minutes before serving, season the chicken with salt and pepper and pop the breasts on a preheated, hot grill that has been oiled. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, put in a pan and let them sit for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken, and combine all ingredients in the bowl with zucchini until everything is well coated. You can put the bowl in the center of the table and let everybody help him or herself, or set up individual plates. If doing so, place the chicken and much of the zucchini slices on top.

If you would like to, you can always Cajun the chicken for a little zing.

The next salad recipe also contains chicken, but I generally like to cheat and buy a cooked rotisserie chicken and let it cool. You could also use any leftover chicken or turkey, or if push comes to shove, you can always grill more chicken breasts or even thighs.

This salad is Greek in theme, very tasty, and will serve about 6 of you.

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June 8, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 11 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 10 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice, or a combo of the two Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, avocados, and chopped basil. In a small bowl, mix the oil and juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the veggie mix to coat everything well and dig right in. It’s a very fresh, light, and delicious salad to say the least.

The next recipe is by far my favorite summer salad on today’s list, and it has been in my salad arsenal for over 30 years, both personally and as a popular salad special in the restaurant business when I was running kitchens.

In many ways, it has the constant of a typical garden salad, which always works well for me, but with some incredible additions to throw it “Way Over The Top”. When I first bumped across this salad, it had no protein and it was still very good, but I felt it really needed something. We are all familiar with eating at Chinese restaurants and are also familiar with teriyaki beef sticks. Those things are okay, but all in all, they are usually paper thin and deep fried, and even though the flavor is decent, there is a similar but much better way to go. Did I forget to mention this salad is chock full of fresh mango and a spicy peanut dressing that completely defines this recipe? The salad, without the beef, can be utilized as 8 side salads and as 4 main course salads. Add the beef and the idea of side salads generally gets tossed out the window, but this will make for 4 great big salads with the delicious beef.

Thai Mango Salad with Yaki Beef 1 ½ - 2 lbs steak of choice – I strongly suggest flap meat or London broil 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup soy sauce 1 tsp ground ginger

½ tsp black pepper 2 cups teriyaki glaze, not sauce, homemade or store bought 2-3 heads of butter leaf lettuce, about 20 oz, or lettuce of choice 2 red and 1 yellow bell peppers, sliced thinly into strips, then cut in half 6 ripe champagne mangos, diced 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped Dressing ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 tbsp tamari - if you can’t find any, use soy sauce 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tbsp honey 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp sesame oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes All in all, this is pretty simple to put together. For starters, tenderize the beef with a needler by stabbing both sides all over. Cutting against the grain in a diagonal fashion, cut the beef into steak sticks about ½ inch in thickness, 1 ½ inches in width and put into a Ziploc. Mix the pineapple juice, soy sauce, ground ginger and black pepper well and pour over the beef, seal the bag and shake very well. Marinate under refrigeration for about 2-4 hours.

Once ready to grill, you can skewer them for easier grilling. Put the beef on a platter of sorts and pour half of the teriyaki glaze over the meat, spinning them to get completely coated. With all the prepped salad ingredients, arrange them in an artistic and colorful fashion on 4 salad plates or platters. Combine and thoroughly blend all the dressing ingredients. Over a medium-high heated grill that has been oiled down, place the beef down on the grill in such a way that the skewers hang off the grill so as to not burn them. Grill for

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about 3-4 minutes per side, lathering with the teriyaki glaze, closing the lid for the first half of the process until you flip them over. Sauce them some more. Once the beef is done, slide it off the skewers. Dress the salads with the peanut dressing, lightly toss them, and lay the beef strips over the top of each and serve.

Let’s end with something completely different from the previous salads that were geared toward a great lunch or dinner. This is one of those salads that are often served as a dessert. We have all been to dozens of pot luck cookouts where someone brings something that is called a salad that couldn’t be further from being a salad. This salad is exactly what I am talking about. I have brought this one to many cookouts and although many plop a spoonful on their plate while eating their meal, it usually gets attacked in a big way for dessert.

If hosting a party, I always make a quadruple batch, as when I entertain, there are usually a few dozen people.

When I am going to a pot luck cookout, I usually make 3 to 4 batches as well, but in separate containers and keep reloading when I hear people bumming out that they just ran out. Depending on how it is served and when, this will feed at least 8 of you.

Pecan Crunch Grape Salad 4 cups of green grapes, washed and stemmed 4 cups of red grapes, washed and trimmed 2 cups sour cream 2 eight oz packages of cream cheese, room temp 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups packed dark brown sugar 2 cups chopped pecans 2 cups chopped walnuts In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla extract until well blended. Stir the grapes into the mixture and transfer to your favorite serving dish/bowl. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar and both kinds of nuts until blended.

Sprinkle the topping over the grape mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Wicked good, and extremely kid friendly!

I feel confident that at least a couple of these salads will sound enticing to you. Next week, Father’s Day is the theme and some great ideas to keep Dad happy will be first and foremost.

Until then my friends, keep those taste buds happy.

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NH Outside with Emma Which Evergreen Trees and Shrubs for Privacy Are Deer Resistant?

By Emma Erler If you are planting evergreens for privacy, the last thing you want to worry about is deer damage. Gardeners in New Hampshire, particularly those in the southern counties and along the Connecticut River Valley, will undoubtedly come into conflict with deer at some point in time. Many evergreen plants serve as favorite winter food sources, including arborvitae, rhododendron, holly and yew. In many cases, proximity to a house is not enough to deter hungry deer in the latter half of winter. Fortunately, there are some evergreen trees and shrubs that are mostly avoided by deer. While no plant is ever entirely safe from deer,

the following selections usually escape damage in all but the leanest of times.

Common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) has long been a favorite shrub for hedges, and it is one of the most deer-tolerant plants for gardens.

It is considered a staple in formal gardens due to its tolerance of pruning and shearing. Though boxwood does not sport showy flowers, its deep green foliage grows densely and can form a good screen. Plants can grow in full sun to shade, but their leaves and branches aren’t as dense in the shade, and plants are less vigorous. Boxwood is hardy to zone 5 but may suffer damage in harsh winters. In many locations in New Hampshire, the evergreen foliage

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Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica), sometimes known as Andromeda, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall, depending on variety.

Pieris has glossy dark green leaves year-round and drooping white flower clusters in early spring that attract bumblebees and other pollinators. It grows very well in organically rich, acid soils in full sun to part shade, so if you’ve had luck with other acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, pieris will likely thrive as well. It is also tolerant of deep shade, setting it apart from other evergreens that do best with more sun exposure. As a zone 5 shrub, pieris tends to be most vigorous and suffer the least winter damage in southern New Hampshire. Despite occasional issues with lacebugs and winter injury, deer

almost never bothers Japanese pieris.

Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is one of the few native evergreen shrubs that deer largely ignore. Mountain laurel grows in the wild in various locations throughout New Hampshire.

It is often used in landscapes due to its abundant, unusual flowers in late spring. The species sports white to pale pink flower clusters that can measure as much as six inches across. Many additional cultivated varieties have been introduced to the nursery trade that has blooms in various shades of pink, red and combinations thereof.

The leaves are leathery, dark green and otherwise similar to those of rhododendrons. Mountain laurel is a great choice for landscapes in part shade with moist, acidic, well-drained soil.

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June 8, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 15 Inkberry (Ilex glabra) is a native evergreen holly species that is popular as a screen in garden settings because it is adaptable to both well-drained and wet soils. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves that are spineless, and produces small black fruit that are enjoyed by various songbird species. Inkberry is easy to grow in most landscapes, provided there is full sun or part shade. It will be at its best when planted in full sun in consistently moist, acidic soil. Inkberry is likely the best native shrub to grow as an informal hedge. Plant height varies considerably, depending on variety, so make sure to choose a form that will suit your landscape needs.

(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.)

• Outside continued from page 14 alternative to arborvitae that can be grown in New Hampshire. Eastern red cedar is a native needled evergreen that has overlapping scale-like leaves. It is highly drought-tolerant and is a good choice for gardens with full sun and dry soil. It is also an excellent plant for wildlife, as many species of songbirds, such as Cedar Waxwings, will eat the bluish-gray, berry-like cones. On rare occasions, deer may browse the lower foliage, but Eastern red cedar usually escapes damage. One important thing to note is that Eastern red cedar is an alternate host for cedar apple rust and should not be planted near apples or crabapples.

Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is another needled evergreen that is similar to Eastern red cedar in many regards. It also has scale-like foliage on mature branches and is highly tolerant of deer, drought and dry soil. While plants can grow into large trees, a great number of smaller shrubby varieties can be found at garden centers. Chinese juniper is also susceptible to cedar apple rust and should not be grown in the vicinity of apples.

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

Outside dining at the Lyon’s Den in Gilford.

The Lyon’s Den Restaurant and Tavern With a philosophy of “come for the food, stay for the view” the Lyon’s Den serves delicious meals with panoramic lakes and mountain views.

Relax at the Lyons’ Den located at the Gilford Town Docks with outdoor seating. Serving steaks, seafood, and original cuisine, the menu is also available for takeout. (Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Lyon’s Den is offering take-out or outdoor seating with those beautiful views of Lake Winnipesaukee.)

The lunch menu offers such tasty dishes as Teriyaki Tenderloin Tips,

Pasta Alfredo and the Catch of the Day. Stop by for a relaxing dinner and choose from such carefully prepared dishes as Chicken Francaise, Veal Marsala or Steak au Poivre, to name but a few.

Don’t forget dessert with sweet treats including Homemade Crème Brulee, Lemon Burst or decadent Chocolate Bomb.

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Each day, naturalist counselors will hold a Virtual Circle Time and provide activities to promote the wonder, discovery, and exploration that Audubon camps are known for. Campers will have the opportunity to interact with their counselors in virtual sessions, participate in live animal presentations, and most importantly – get outdoors.

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Golf for Beginners Millions of people hit the links to play golf recreationally, and many young stars of the game are inspiring others to try their hand at this sport.

In its “U.S. Golf Economy Report,” released in 2018, WE ARE GOLF, a coalition of golf’s governing bodies, found there was a 20 percent increase in junior golf participation in the five years between 2011 and 2016. Plus, there were 2.5 million golfers who played for the first time in 2016, up from 1.5 million in 2011. Even more exciting for the industry is non-golfers interested in playing golf doubled to 12.8 million.

There has never been a better time to play golf. However, to the uninitiated, golf can be complicated. There are many different rules and all sorts of equipment to learn and lingo to follow.

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1. Start off on a practice range and not on the golf course. The range is a great place to acclimate oneself to the game and practice your swings.

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Virtual What’s Up Due to social distancing and some COVID 19 restrictions, many of the previously scheduled Lakes Region events normally featured in What’s Up are cancelled or rescheduled. The Laker offers some activities you can do now…and a few suggestions for places to get out and take a hike. Always call ahead for updates.

Advice To The Players’ Summer Camps, July 20-31, virtual youth camp teaching for age 5 to teen, about Shakespeare in a fun manner, pre-register: 2847115, www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Art to You with Larry, 30-minute Facebook Live art class. 1:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, info at Larry Frates Facebook page or via www.belknapmill.org or www.larryfratescreates.com.

Belknap Mill, virtual learning and fun things to do, appropriate for all ages, go to the Program page at www.belknapmill.org.

Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln, see fun video clips of the beloved Clark’s bears, history video of the park and more via Facebook, www.clarkstradingpost.com, 745-8913.

Daily Trivia, sign up for daily trivia email: info@tinmountain.org, weekly nature programs.

Gafney Library, Sanbornville, lots of great mini exhibit video clips, reading and learning via the Gafney’s Facebook or visit www.gafneylibrary.org.

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. For more info: 284-7532.

Lake-Friendly Living with Gravel Roads & Driveways, 7 pm, June 11, session presented by Russ Lanoie, authority on camp road maintenance, discussing do’s and don’ts of lake-friendly living with unpaved roads and driveways. Russ has published an owner’s manual for those who live and travel on dirt and gravel roads, free, pre-registration required: nhlakes.org/lake-friendly-living-webinarseries to learn more and sign up.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Curbside Pickup, Wednesdays, 10 am-noon, call in or email to order Remick beef, lamb, pork, eggs, maple syrup and other products, with curbside pickup at the museum in Tamworth, call JoanneCenter Gardner Harbor at 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, Pop-Up Art Shows, due to COVID-19 and the closing of public buildings, the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts will adapt to bring open-air art exhibits to the community. The art will be showcased in various empty store-front windows on North Main Street, in downtown Rochester. Featured artists include: Jonathan Pereira, Somayeh Kashi, and Durkish Delights. The art is sent digitally and printed/installed in complete isolation. The exhibits are dedicated to first responders and essential workers.

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Rochester Public Library, visit www.rpl.lib.nh.us/guided-relaxation, for a series of mediation, relaxation and yoga videos, info: 332-1428.

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TAKE A HIKE Please call ahead/check at each individual site for any trail closures or information.

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Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury, although the village is closed due to COVID19, trails are open for walking and quiet enjoyment. A gate just off Asby Road on the south side of the Village marks a small parking area for hiker access.

The walkway across the top of the dam will be maintained as one component of the Village’s extensive system of public hiking trails, including a trail that circumnavigates Turning Mill Pond. www.shakers.org, 783-9511.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, 740 Mt Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, free, 10 miles of groomed trails, map of trails available at www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com/trails.html.

Cotton Valley Rail Trail, continuous 12-mile multi-use trail begins at eastern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with parking lots in Wolfeboro, Brookfield and Wakefield. See wildlife on the trail, glimpse railroad history, trail ends at restored railroad Turntable Park in Sanbornville.

Grey Rocks Conservation Area, gentle walking trails though forested area near Newfound Lake, signs ID wildlife, plenty of parking, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 178 N. Shore Rd., Heborn, www.newfoundlake.org.

Franklin Falls Dam, several multi-use trails throughout scenic 3,900 acres.

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Frederick & Paula Anna Markus Wildlife Sanctuary: 200 acres on the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee with two miles of walking trails. Colocated with the Loon Center and open dawn to dusk daily. 183 Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonborough, 476-5666.

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Laconia WOW Trail, a paved, 10-foot wide, multi-use rail trail in the city of Laconia enjoyed by bikers, walkers and runners of all ages. Built within the State of New Hampshire owned railroad right-of-way, alongside the active tracks currently leased to the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, the trail currently spans from Elm Street in Lakeport to downtown Laconia and then on to the Belmont town line where it meets with Belmont’s Winnisquam Scenic Trail, creating 4.25 miles of continuous trail between Lakeport and Belmont’s Osborne’s Agway. info@wowtrail.org, www.wowtrail.org.

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, the Mosquito Shield Special EventLaconia, Sprays are greatalthough for Approximately every 10-17 days Mosquito Shield will visit weddings, pool parties, and barbeques. Approximately 5 days your home or place of business and apply a predetermined buildings are closed, the trails property open foreventhiking. and again remain the day prior to your special we will visit For treatment to the designated areas. Our solution is applied at with athe before, your location and apply a predetermined, specifically formulated backpack blower that mists your problem areas and lasts up to families looking for things to do, and to keep the kids entertained while at home, treatment to the location of your special event. Our solution is 10-17 days (dependent upon weather conditions). This is the applied with a backpack blower that mists the areas to be most effective way to control insects and protect your family and try some of the activities listed on the Farm’s Facebook.

Prescott Farm is located protected. This will ensure that your invited guests won't be pets from diseases like Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, bothered by those blood sucking pesky mosquitoes and other Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Chickungunya at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm.org. annoying insects. Prices start as low as $129. and Malaria.

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The Magnificent Wooden Boat

By Rosalie Triolo From a 15-year hobby to owner of Lakes Region Wooden Boats LLC, located in Wolfeboro, Rob Lawrence’s motto is, “Do it once and do it right.” Rob was working for Westinghouse Corp. and after the company went out of business, that was his golden opportunity to work on wooden boats full time, which as some people say, “It’s not really work, if you love what you’re doing.”

At a young age, Rob helped his father refinish an old wooden Century boat, which Rob still owns.

When Phil Spencer, founder and owner of Lakes Region Wooden Boats (established in 1982), met Rob, he was ready to sell. And Rob was ready to buy. This would be the opportunity for him to realize a long-time dream of restoring and refinishing wooden boats as

his own business. Rob describes Phil as a craftsman, who has built a couple of wooden boats from scratch. Phil now works at Lakes Region Wooden Boats part time for 30 to 34 hours a week doing what he loves and where his talents lie in refinishing, restoring, and hull repairs. Ron has also built a boat from scratch, which he uses as a pattern. With a skilled workforce to rely on, restoration, refinishing, hull repair and bottom replacement is done on 1920s, 1940s and up to the 1960s Chris Craft and Hacker Craft wooden boats with V-8 and 6-cylinder engines.

There are between two to three full major restoration projects per year. Rob explained, “Most people who own wooden boats keep them in excellent shape because they appreciate the workmanship that has gone into the crafting and

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Wooden boats were popular from 1910 through the 1920s, until the Great Depression of 1929 to 1932, when people lost jobs and waited in long lines to buy food. By the end of the 1940s after World War II ended, better times were ahead.

Christopher Columbus Smith built his first wooden boat in 1874 at the age of 13. In 1881 Christopher and his brother Hank began producing boats on a full-time basis. Over the years the name of the company changed several times until in 1924 it became Chris-Craft. In the late

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John Ludwig Hacker was a naval architect and an American motorboat designer who invented the “V” hull design. The Hacker Boat Company was famous for its fine handcrafted gleaming mahogany runabouts with an elegant design and “breakneck” speed. The Hacker-Craft soon became a “must-have” boat for the rich and famous.

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June 8, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 21 his son, Stanley Young, when they handcrafted their first mahogany wooden speedster in Lakeside, Montana. As the popularity of fiberglass boats grew, Stan-Craft began building fiberglass boats in addition to building and restoring wooden boats.

Garfield Arthur “Gar” Wood had no interest in the boat building business. He was an inventor, entrepreneur and in addition to building and racing a championship motorboat was the first man to travel over 100 miles per hour on water. His goal was to personally set every speed record on water.

From 1920 to 1933, the Americans had an unbroken winning streak in the Hamrsworth (Cup) Trophy, a prestigious international, historically important race. Garfield Arthur Wood (Gar Wood) won this race eight times as a driver and nine times as an owner. In 1933, Wood retired from racing to focus more on his business and began manufacturing the “Gar Wood” wooden boats.

Closer to home, on Lake Winnipesaukee, Mark Mason in his article Scotty Too & Scotty Two, The Fire Still Burns recounts Sam Dunsford’s 1929 journey to the Gold Cup. “Sam Dunsford must have loved boats because he surrounded himself with all types of boats, Runabouts, fast boats, commuter boats, and speedboats. He raced boats. He built one of the greatest boathouses on Winter Harbor, Lake Winnipesaukee. Dunsford had Michigan designer, John Hacker,

create two Gold cup race boats. The results of the first boat, SCOTTY, did not turn out well due to hull problems and came in second place.

The Packard engine was removed from SCOTTY to power a second boat, SCOTTY TOO. Both boats were built between 1929 and 1930.

At the 1929 Gold Cup Race, Sam Dunsford, always the absolute sportsman, stopped mid-race to come to the aid of several other fellow racers, who unfortunately were involved in an accident. A close duplicate of SCOTTY TOO, the newer model SCOTTY TWO bears the original racing number G-27.

A vacation on Lake Winnipesaukee is not complete unless you experience a ride on the “Millie B,” a 28 ft. replica (1928) of a gleaming mahogany Hacker-Craft.

A visit to the NH Boat Museum this season features boats built in New Hampshire and the history of New Hampshire boat building.

Do you ever wonder what types of boats were the forerunners of today’s elegantly sleek wooden boats? In 2014, an article written

by Jean Vaucher, History of Ships – Prehistoric Craft, highlights the oldest discovered boat in the world as the Pesse canoe which through carbon dating indicates that this dugout style boat was built around 8,000 BCE. Primitive cutting tools were used to put together prehistoric rafts out of bamboo, wood logs and reeds lashed together with vines or palm fibers which also served as fishing platforms.

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An interesting article, which appears in the spring/summer edition of America’s FIRST RESORT publication, by Donna Di Casparro, publisher and contributing writer, features a 400-year-old old Native American dugout canoe found in Rust Pond in the 1950s constructed by the Penacook-Abenaki People.

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This estate is unlike any other on Lake Winnipesaukee. An 8.6-acre, level lot has 584 ft of sandy beach, sweeping lawns, tennis court, gazebo, six-stall barn, one-bedroom caretaker’s cottage, pastures, pond…and stately 7600 square foot home surrounded by lush lawns, mature trees and perennial gardens. $5,995,000

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