Laker_June10_19

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 1

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

FREE

Welcome to Bike Week!

June 10 • Vol 36 • No 10

Inside This Issue... Find More Motorcycles as Fine Art | Page 3

‘Cue the Grill | Page 22

Day Tripping | Page 12

What’s Up | Pages 16-19

Page 2 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

LAKEPORT LANDING MARINA 65 GOLD STREET, LACONIA, NH 03246 ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE WWW.LAKEPORTLANDING.COM 603 - 524 - 3755

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 3

Motorcycles as Fine Art - the Paintings of Stephen Hall

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper “I’ve always loved to draw,” says Stephen Hall. Like most artists, he is aware that if you love to draw, you will find a way to bring it into your life in some form or another.

Cautioned by his high school art teacher to not pursue a career in illustration art, because competition at the time was fierce, Stephen opted instead to focus on engineering. It was a fine career choice and it kept him busy, but Stephen says he still found a way to draw in his spare time.

Perhaps his training as an engineer gave him the skill to draw with precision and that is just what he did some years later when he began to do highly detailed drawings of motorcycles.

He laughs when recalling, “In 1969 I had a Honda 305 motorcycle.

I associated it with the feeling of freedom. And even then, I was always drawing.”

Although he did not have that motorcycle for very long, Stephen always remembered the bike. Years later, after living in Vermont, where he raised a family, he resided in the village of Bath, New Hampshire. Even later, Stephen moved to the Concord area to be closer to his sons. One day, perhaps recalling his own motorcycle from years ago, Stephen decided to draw his son’s bike.

“It was a precision portrait,” he recalls. “I was always interested in computers and when I got digital painting software, it gave me the tools to do the precise drawings.”

An iconic scene known to many who attend Motorcycle Week as interpreted by Stephen Hall. (courtesy photo)

In that program, with drafting tools built in for measurements, Stephen was able to get the details he needed. He drew freehand using the program and measured using a ruler. Airbrushing is also involved and the finished product is a piece of artwork that would please any motorcycle enthusiast or art lover.

Stephen’s incredible motorcycle art, both digital and acrylic, will be on display in an exhibit titled “Live Free and Ride” during the month of June at VynnArt Gallery in Meredith. Anyone and everyone who loves art and motorcycles should plan to see the show; artwork will be for sale.

Says VynnArt Gallery owner Vinnie

SPRING FEVER SALE! —IN ALL THREE LOCATIONS—

Hale, “During the winter months I am closed for business on Tuesdays. But behind the scenes there are five of us who meet and have a closed paint session, Stephen being one of us. During one of our conversations I mentioned that the third year I was open, a gentleman came in and bought $7,000 worth of art work during Motorcycle Week. And years since, I have continued to do well. To make a long story short, Stephen shared with me that he is a motorcycle enthusiast. I thought it would be a cool idea for a show during bike week and asked if he could do a motorcycle themed show. He immediately accepted the challenge. I put him

on my calendar of events and wished him good luck. A week before deadline he came in with unbelievable art work.

It is a mixture of acrylic paintings and digital art. You have to see it to believe it.”

A press release from the gallery explains, “Several of Steve’s motorcycles are drawn using a 13-inch tablet.

The workflow is detailed and very time consuming. To start a drawing, he calculates precise measurements to establish key points and angles in the drawing. Then he freehand draws the motorcycle parts in correct proportions and placement. The next step is to add layers of airbrushed color, shading, text and backgrounds. These steps are also done freehand. The rest of his works are acrylic paintings on artist board or canvas. The bikers are posing on their machines in front of familiar Lakes Region scenes such as the iconic Weirs Beach sign.”

However, motorcycle art isn’t the only thing Stephen creates. His eyes light up when he begins to talk about acrylic painting of landscapes. Many of his paintings are done on site as much as possible (New Hampshire weather can be fickle), and are of historical places and old buildings. Fans will recognize his series of paintings of the former mill brick buildings in downtown Laconia. “I paint a lot of typical old mill buildings in the area,” he says.

• Motorcycles Continued on page 4

M/S Mount Washington On Lake Winnipesaukee

FREE

742 Tenney Mtn. Hwy.

MEREDITH

603-279-1333

Junction of Rt. 3 & 25

LINCOLN

y oz

Cabin Rust ic

-F ur ni

ture & Mattre sse

603-745-7251 55 Main Street

s

PLYMOUTH

603-238-3250

C

Deli & Sevtery up

s-

OPEN DAILY 9am-5pm • SUNDAYS 10am - 4pm • COZYCABINRUSTICS.COM

Scenic Cruises

From Weirs Beach daily. From Wolfeboro Sat. & Alton Sun. Breakfast and lunch available on board.

Sunday Champagne Brunch PUBLISHER Dan Smiley

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

ADVERTISING Jim Cande Maureen Padula

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

EDITOR Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

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.

PRODUCTION MANAGER Gina Lessard PRODUCTION Yvette Bohn CIRCULATION Kathy Larson

From Weirs Beach 10 AM & 12:30 PM from Alton Bay 11:15 AM

Summerfest

Celebrate the start of summer on a sunset dinner dance cruise.

Friday, June 21. From Weirs Beach 7 PM.

Rock‘n‘Roll Saturday Night

Join us on a sunset cruise with dinner and dancing to live bands.

June 22 – From Weirs Beach, 7–10 PM.

Complete schedule on line: www.cruiseNH.com 1-888-THE MOUNT • 603-366-5531

Page 4 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019 • Motorcycles Continued from page 3 When he resided in Bath, New Hampshire, Stephen was a member of the Ammonoosuc Region Art Council and networked with other artists. This was invaluable to give him access to a supportive artistic group. At that point, he was largely self-taught, but that changed when he became a member of the Lakes Region Art Association after moving to the Concord area. He met and took lessons with well-known local artist Gerri Harvey who is a skilled acrylic painter.

Gerri taught Stephen how to mix paint on the palette and how to keep acrylic paint wet and useable when he is painting.

On his website www.stevehallart. com, Stephen explains, “When I began painting in acrylics two years ago, there was no looking back. Having previously worked in pen and ink and in digital drawing programs, I was curious and wanting to try this new medium. My first acrylic piece was of Mount Monadnock, painted as a lesson with artist, Gerri Harvey. After moving to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, surrounded by beautiful lakes and majestic mountains, what drew me the most were the historical and iconic scenes and buildings.

Like many New England mill towns, Laconia, my new home city, has a river running through it. While inspired by my surroundings, what I found myself most wanting to paint were the mills, farms, neighborhoods and city streets so rich in color and story, left by those who were here before us. My hope

A view of the historic Colonial Theater in downtown Laconia, painted by artist Stephen Hall. (courtesy photo)

is that by looking at my art, you will pause and take notice of the rich warm red of the bricks, of the architectural details of a bygone era, of the slant of the late winter sun touching the tops of the buildings. And in that moment, you will see what I see, care about preserving the history of each place, feeling your connection to those who were here before us and those who will cherish these places long after we are gone. I hope you will become a part of the story.”

Some of those wonderful street scenes include paintings of Laconia during all sorts of weather, a view of the old Colonial Theater, and another

Outdoor & More Store South Tamworth, NH

of an intersection in the downtown area, to name but a few scenes.

For those who are intrigued with Stephen’s motorcycle artwork, the VynnArt Gallery show is a wonderful opportunity to view the work up close.

“There will be eight digital drawings of motorcycles in different forms and four paintings of bikes as well,” Stephen explains.

These days Stephen is not focusing so much on the digital motorcycle

artwork, for a variety of reasons. While fun to do, each digital piece takes many hours and like many artists, Stephen has evolved and now spends a lot of time painting and taking workshops to learn new things.

He and his partner, Gerri Harvey, share a studio space in Laconia and seem to always be busy between painting or getting ready for an exhibit. Gerri also teaches and both are past members of Lakes Region Art Association.

What are Stephen’s future goals as an artist? “I hope to get better and find more places to exhibit my artwork,” he says.

Stephen paints because of the positive feeling he gets from it versus feeling driven to create to sell a lot of paintings.

Like any artist who just loves what he is doing, Stephen Hall still finds time to draw and to make art an everyday part of his life.

To see Stephen’s work, plan to stop

by VynnArt Gallery at 30 Main Street in Meredith or call the gallery at 603279-0557.

Stephen also has an exhibit titled “Stephen Hall’s New Hampshire” at Brothers Gallery at 107 B Lehner Street in Wolfeboro with a June 27 reception from 4 to 7 pm. (Call Brothers Gallery at 603-393-4791.)

Alternately, you may view more of Stephen’s artwork, including some of the detailed motorcycle art, on his website, www.stevehallart.com.

Farmhouse Pillow Class On Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 4:30 pm, the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will host a Farmhouse Pillow Class. Teacher/ designer, Shirley Glines of Zoe Jax Gin Designs, will guide you in sewing a unique 16-in. pillow that looks just like it belongs in today’s farmhouse décor.

You will be able to choose your own colors of grain sack fabric available in blue/white, red/ivory, tan/black (as shown). Other designs will also be available. Creating your own pillow should take about three hours.

The tuition for the class is $45 with a $10 materials fee paid to the instructor on the day of the class. Materials to bring are a portable sewing machine, size 16 sewing machine needles, and small sharp scissors. The rest of the materials will be provided by the

instructor.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. To register or inquire about the class, call 603-279-7920 or stop by the gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH. For more details, visit http:// meredith.nhcrafts.org and the League’s Facebook page at http://www. facebook.com/nhcraft/.

The League of NH Craftsmen is a non-profit organization that encourages and promotes the creation, use and preservation of fine contemporary and traditional hand craft. The League represents the signature of excellence in fine craft, through the work of its juried members, and its rigorous standards for self-expression, vision, and quality craftsmanship.

Thinking of a New Deck This Spring?

TREX® AT ITS VERY BEST ut Our Check O ened p Newly O or Store!

Outdo Indoor/

Yard Art • Wall Decor • Cupolas Stone Water Fountains • Stone Statuary Pergolas • Arbors • and More...

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

We Can Help...

Monday-Friday 7-5 | Saturday 8-3 Sunday 9-1 32 Gilford East Drive | Gilford, NH | 524-1692 | gilfordhomecenter.com

UNPARALLELED BEAUTY Transcend decking’s deep wood-grain pattern and luxury colors create a premium, ageless look that leave other composites in the dust.

HASSLE FREE No sanding. No staining. No painting. No kidding.

(Not to mention simple soap-and-water cleanup.)

FADE, STAIN, SCRATCH AND MOLD RESISTANT Transcend decking maintains its vibrant color and luxurious finish–come scorching sun or red-wine spill–thanks to its unyielding, three-side shell protection…and our 25-Year Limited Residential Fade & Stain Warranty.

A GREEN DECK See how using a 95% recycled board (that’s almost the whole thing) makes you feel about the great outdoors.

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 5

603.279.7921

Make A Splash!

WE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE LAKES REGION DEALER FOR...

CUSTOMER 5 STAR RATED!

SALES • RENTALS • SERVICE • VALET • STORAGE • BROKERAGE

WWW.MEREDITHMARINA.COM 2 BAYSHORE DRIVE, MEREDITH • MEREDITH BAY • LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

Page 6 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Taylor Community’s June Programs are varied From a big hurricane to an artist’s view of the world to music, there is something for everyone at the free programs at the Taylor Community in Laconia.

How Diabetes Affects the Eyes with Dr. Cynthia Lawrence Stop by the Taylor Community on Monday, June 10 at 2 pm in the Woodside Building as Dr. Cynthia Lawrence discusses how diabetes affects the eyes. This free event is open to the public.

Doctor Lawrence received her Optometric degree from the New England College of Optometry and completed a Primary Care residency at the Boston Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Boston. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry and joined the Laconia Eye and Laser Center in 2017 after practicing many years of medically oriented and primary care optometry at DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center. Doctor Lawrence was also an instructor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

Rockin' Daddios The Hurricane of ’38 with Stephen Long In 1938, not a single living person had ever experienced a hurricane in New England. The previous hurricane had been so many years past that people in the northeast believed such weather only happened in the south – Florida,

www.thelaker.com

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

thelaker.com

Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region www.thelaker.com Forest Pump & Filter Co. Your Where-To-Go, Complete Well-Drilling What-To-Do Guide Servicefor the Lakes Region • Home Water Wells • • Free Water Analysis • Licensed and Certified • • Water Filters & Conditioning •

Texas and North Carolina.

Then, without warning, the most destructive weather event to hit the northeast blasted all the way through to Quebec. On Monday, June 17 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, author Stephen Long will discuss this disaster and share his book on the subject, “Thirty-Eight, The Hurricane that Transformed New England.” The free event is open to the public.

Theatrical Performance: One Guy’s Perspective As a rule, men tend to look at life solely from their own point of view. Typically, they believe their point of view is the truly correct one. In this one-man performance of comedic and dramatic monologues, Hank Offinger takes on a number of different characters that are convinced their individual perspectives reveal the truth. The performance is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building and is free and open to the public.

Studios at Crescent Pond – An Artist’s Lecture Fine art emerges from the union of talent and inspiration. For more than a quarter of a century, Sandy Sherman and Richard Whitney, two of America’s most gifted classical realist artists, have found a boundless source of inspiration in the seclusion of Crescent Pond, surrounded by the natural beauty of thousands of acres of forest land and its

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 Visit Our Showroom

Wells • Pumps 277 Milton Road Rochester, NH Filters o D Guide for th o T t a h 603-332-9037 e -Go, W

re-To e h W oY ur

Financing Available

Lakes Reg ion

Enhance Your

many creatures.

Whitney, recognized as one of America’s top 12 portrait artists, is equally talented as a landscape artist, mentor and author. Sherman is an award-winning still life and landscape artist. Lauded for her masterful use of light and color, she is well known for her whimsical “Grotoon” paintings.

Join the artists on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building for the free, public lecture sure to inspire the artist in you.

The Rockin’ Daddios at Taylor Community June 24 The music of the 1950s and 1960s conjures up special memories for Baby Boomers. The Rockin’ Daddios are well known for bringing back some of the beloved songs of that era, with the accent on harmonies and fun.

Remember “Book of Love;” “Wake Up Little Susie,” and “Lion Sleeps Tonight”?

Lakes Region residents Jim Rogato, Bo Guyer, Angelo Gentile and Drew Seneca have been performing together in various shows and reviews for more than 10 years. Collectively their community theater experience spans six decades! Mark your calendar for Monday, June 24 at 6:30 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building for a free, public event guaranteed to warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

The Road to Mt. Rushmore, Parts VI and VII “The Making of Mount Rushmore (IV)” covers the planning and construction of Mount Rushmore, which took nearly two decades. In this episode, meet the minds and sculptors behind one of America’s most iconic landmarks.

“Mount Rushmore National Memorial (VII)” is about the beautiful national park which surrounds this landmark.

Explore the landscape, the caves and the vantages of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The two films will be shown Wednesday, June 26 beginning at 2 pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Theater and are free and open to the public.

Visit www.taylorcommunity.org. or call 603-524-5600. The Taylor Community is located at 435 Union Avenue in Laconia, NH.

LIVE IN COMFORT LIVE IN STYLE...

Bring New WARMTH To Your Hearth...

OUTDOOR Wood & Pellet Stoves • Gas Stoves Fireplaces • Fireplace Inserts LIVING SPACES...

• PATIO FURNITURE • GRILLS

SALES • INSTALLATION • SERVICE 1203 Union Ave, Laconia 196 Route 101, Bedford (next to HK Powersports) 603-527-8044 603-488-5918

thelaker.com

www.FiresideLivingNH.com

The Ultimate Cooking Experience

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 7

Island Real Estate

A division of Maxfield Real Estate

Luxury REAL ESTATE

WOLFEBORO // Stunning Winnipesaukee waterfront on Sewall Road, the Gold Coast of Wolfeboro, with spectacular sunset views across the protected waters of Jockey Cove to the Belknap Mountains, dry boathouse, oversized dock, very special! $2,995,000 (4715425) Call 569-3128

ALTON // Waterfront home in coveted Cedar Cove with 185’ beautiful waterfront, U-shaped dock and perched sandy beach. Custom-built 4-bedroom, 4-bath, with sliders and waterside deck. 1st-floor master suite and finished walk-out lower-level. $2,495,000 (4753174) Call 569-3128

ALTON // A unique and special Lake Winnipesaukee contemporary with 3 levels of luxurious living space, 410‘ of shore frontage, multiple beaches, lovely views in a tranquil and secluded setting. A great value! $1,530,000 (4729334)

Call 569-3128

Island REAL ESTATE NEW DURHAM // Beautiful 3-bedroom home with 120’ waterfront on crystal clear Merrymeeting Lake. Meticulously maintained. Views from most rooms and beautiful waterside deck breathtaking sunrises.

Call 569-3128 $699,000 (4753521)

NEW DURHAM // Merrymeeting Lake waterfront, year round 2-bedroom, open-concept ranch. Wraparound deck with beautiful lake views. Dock and mooring and a back lot.

Call 875-3128

MOULTONBOROUGH // Lake Kanasatka 4-bedroom, 2-bath, waterfront home on .79 acre with 133’ frontage. Large deck, private dock, walkout finished basement, woodstove, and private beach rights as well. Private septic. $489,000 (4744660) Call 253-9360

TUFTONBORO // End unit condominium on Lake Winnipesaukee with dock space in low tax Tuftonboro. Three floors of living. 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

Open-concept main level, 1st floor master and bath.

Call 569-3128 $425,000 (4753208)

GILMANTON // Crystal Lake with deeded beach and boating access. Beautiful custom log home with everything you could want starting with a gourmet kitchen and an incredible master suite.

BARNSTEAD // Well maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath raised ranch with seasonal views and beach rights to Halfmoon Lake. Updated metal roof, windows, boiler and trex decking.

$370,000 (4706784)

$169,000 (4751189)

$549,000 (4754200)

LAND and ACREAGE

OSSIPEE // 26 acres, highly visible location on Route 28, borders the Poland Brook with nice water views, abuts Village District, development potential. $125,000 (4734954)

Call 569-3128

NEW DURHAM // Level corner wooded lot with a 50’ wateraccess to Marchs Pond for swimming and kayaking. Country location. Paved town road. $62,500 (4731393)

Call 875-3128

Call 875-3128

Call 875-3128

MOULTONBOROUGH // .38 acre Wakondah Pond frontage parcel in the low tax town of Moultonborough. Close to main roads, shopping, restaurants, and all other Lakes Region activities. $52,000 (4736392) Call 253-9360

LITTLEST MUD ISLAND – WOLFEBORO Your own private 2 acre island, with 1320’ waterfront, 2-bay boathouse and seasonal dock, main lodge and 3 cabins. Enjoy 360° views and just minutes from downtown Wolfeboro. $1,200,000 (4745297) Call 569-3972

COW ISLAND– TUFTONBORO Like new lakefront property. Main cottage offers 2 bedrooms, full bath, large living area, deck, great views. Furnished guest house/ outdoor shower and other amenities included with sale. Protected 150’ of shoreline. By appointment only. $459,000 (4754219) Call 569-3128

BARNSTEAD // Affordable building lot within walking distance of your association beach and boat launch on Huntress Pond!

Great location for a vacation or year-round home. Come see! $16,000 (4715843) Call 569-3128

MaxfieldRealEstate.com • IslandRE.com Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 65 years. Explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond from the comfort of your own home.

MaxfieldRealEstate.com is the go-to-site for buyers and sellers, with a wealth of information and resources to meet all your needs. Just one more reason why Maxfield is “simply the best.”

Wolfeboro: 15 Railroad Avenue • 603-569-3128 Center Harbor: Junction Rtes. 25 & 25B • 603-253-9360 Alton: 108 Main Street • 603-875-3128

GANSY ISLAND – MOULTONBORO Located on a very quiet and peaceful area of the lake. Songbirds, loons and views! 3 parcels ranging from 1.24 acres with 300’ frontage, to 2.58 acres with 520’ frontage.

Offered from $142,900 to $156,000 Call 569-3972

Page 8 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Experience Astronomy Myths & Legends at the Squam Lakes Assocation Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on Friday, June 14 from 8 to 10 pm for an evening of storytelling and learning. The program begins by listening to some of the myths inspired by our constellations, as well as going over a brief history of the significance of astronomy in cultures around the world.

Participants will then create their own constellations and write brandnew star-inspired legends. Once everyone has finished writing their stories, participants will move outside to a warm fire and choose to share their stories while stargazing and enjoying some tasty s’mores.

The program is open for all ages, and an adult must accompany children.

Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who spend their year on Squam performing important conservation service in support of the Association’s mission present the Adventure Ecology programs.

Do you want to help protect the

On the trail at the Squam Lakes Association.

natural resources in your community?

Do you want to take action and volunteer for nature but are unsure where to start? Are you an organization that needs help recruiting volunteers for your nature-based projects?

If you answered yes to any of these questions be at the Squam Lakes

Association (SLA) on Wednesday, June 19 from 7 to 8 pm for a special presentation with Malin Clyde of UNH Cooperative Extension’s Nature Groupie. During this presentation, Malin will share how this program has been empowering generations of outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer for

nature throughout New England and ways to get involved.

Malin started Nature Groupie (formerly the Stewardship Network: New England) in 2012 to inspire a collaborative effort of outdoor enthusiasts across New England to volunteer for nature. Currently, there are over 200 organizations using Nature Groupie to post outdoor volunteer opportunities. Efforts include projects in land and water stewardship, citizen science, and other programs that create meaningful connections between communities and the natural world. There are also a variety of webinars, leadership training events, and workshops to choose from.

This program is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome and will support the SLA’s mission “to conserve for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed.”

For more information about this presentation, visit www.squamlakes. org/events, or 603-968-7336. The SLA is located at 534 U.S. Rt. 3 in Holderness.

Artists in Bloom at Art Works Spring into summer at the opening reception of the Artists in Bloom Show at Art Works Gallery on Saturday, June 15 from 5 to 7 pm, at 132 Route 16, Chocorua. At the reception, you will preview the creations from 36 Art Works members while enjoying light refreshments.

Many works in the show are locally inspired pieces in a variety of styles and mediums. You’ll find large pieces to hang over a mantel to small creations, including wall art, home goods, jewelry, wearables, blown glass, cards and gifts.

Artists and crafters represented in

the show will be Candace Abbottpainting; F. Michael Bannonphotographer; Jennie Blairpottery; Mary Beth Bliss-glass jewelry; Athena Contus-honey/beeswax crafts; Bill Crone-wood; Robert DeMario-wood/paper collage; Mary Dunn Chase - quilting; Ned Eldridgewood; Malynda Forcier-photography/ mixed media; Patsy Frasier-needle felting; J. P. Goodwin-painting/rug hooking; Pat Goodwin-painting; Myles Grinstead-pottery; Deborah Hatchhand weaving/paper collage; Harriet Hofheinz-pottery; Peter Andrew Jeschke-photography; Andrea Kennett-

painting/woodburning/photography; Martha Koons-photography/painting/ jewelry, Jennifer Kovach-artisan skin care, Ann Lambert-fused glass; Mary Jeanne Luckey-pottery; Nancy Marsden-painting; Rebecca Mattisonwearable art; Margaret Merritt-print/ paper art; Theo Page-painted furniture; Janet Palmer-photography; Ann Marie Potvin-crocheted gifts; Penny Purcellpainting; Peg Scully-painting; Laura Thomson-painting; Gail Trosethphotography; Peter VanderLaanblown glass; John Watkinsphotography; Gabrielle Watsonpottery; Ed Wintner painting/sculpture.

The Artist in Bloom Show continues into the summer. Also offered will be classes for beginning and experienced artists and crafters, from plein air painting and drawing to rug hooking and woodburning at the Chocorua Creative Arts Center. Check The gallery is open year-round; July and August hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily and January to June and September to December open days are Saturday and Sunday with seasonal hours, and by appointment. Visit www.chocoruaartworks.com or www. facebook.com/ChocoruaArtWorks/.

Call 603-323-8041.

Family Camping in a Farm Setting on the Swift River 9 North Main Street Wolfeboro, NH 603-569-6159 theartplace.biz

Between the Lakes and the White Mountains Open Mid-May thru November Daily • Weekly Monthly • Seasonal

Picture Framing Services, Original Art & Limited Edition Prints Spring Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 - 5

On-site trailer rentals Mid May - Columbus Day

Waterfront Sites for Tents & RVs • Pets & Big Rigs Welcome Spacious and Level with Wooded and Open Sites: Water, Sewer, 30 & 50 amp & Some Cable

194 Depot Rd., Tamworth, NH • 800-274-8031 • www.tamworthcamping.com

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 9

The Parker Realty Group “Your ‘Go To’ Team for all your Waterfront, Water Access and Island Real Estate needs”

Island

Real Estate

The Parker

Realty Group

A division of Maxfield Real Estate

Randy Parker

Jon Parker

Betty Ann Bickford

Cell 603.455.6913

Cell 603.498.3360

Cell 603.651.7040

RandyParker@MaxfieldRealEstate.com

Jon@MaxfieldRealEstate.com

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

BettyAnn@MaxfieldRealEstate.com

We’ll See You On The Lake!

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

WOLFEBORO Custom designed 4-bedroom/5-bath home built with the unique qualities of this 3 acre waterfront lot in mind! Spectacular views, endless sunrises and sunsets, boathouse rooftop deck, beautiful water vistas from most rooms. $3,795,000 (4747049)

WOLFEBORO Custom built waterfront perfectly positioned on 1.12 acre landscaped lot, with 160’ waterfront. Grand windows provide ubiquitous water views, 3-bedroom/3-bath, spacious interior and plenty of room for entertaining. $2,995,000 (4749359)

SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND PRIVACY

MERRYMEETING LAKE

ALTON A grand location with 107 private acres brimming with wild blueberries. Vast and endless views of surrounding mountains and sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy privacy from your newly built contemporary 4-bedroom home. $1,395,000 (4755728)

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE ACCESS

ALTON BAY Two-plus Bedroom contemporary with hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, three floors of living with lake views and sunlight from every room. Located in Peggy’s Cove, with both a sandy beach and boat docking privileges. $669,000 (4739874)

GANSY ISLAND

MOULTONBOROUGH This picturesque one acre lot has 680’ of pristine, private waterfront.

The 2,642 sq.ft. home spills out onto a massive 65’x20’ deck featuring 8 sets of sliding doors.

Your island oasis awaits! $695,000 (4753691)

NEW DURHAM Beautiful 3-bedroom home with 120’ waterfront on crystal clear Merrymeeting Lake. Meticulously maintained, with perched sandy beach, new dock & mooring. Views from most rooms and beautiful waterside deck, perfect for entertaining. $699,000 (4753521)

BIG BARNDOOR ISLAND

ALTON This island property offers scenic views of the Belknap Mountains & the Broads of Lake Winnipesaukee, all day sun and the most spectacular sunsets! This split-level home has an openfloor plan with a spacious living area, dining room and galley kitchen. $995,000 (4747623)

BADGER ISLAND

MOULTONBOROUGH Island living at its best and a chance to own over 6 private acres with 500’ of waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee. Custom 2,798 SF home, level lot, dock & great views! $439,000 (4746845)

15 Railroad Avenue • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 • Tel. 800-726-0480

Page 10 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Whispers on Winnipesaukee author to speak at Belknap Mill Join author and Laconia resident Martha Kruse and illustrator, Phyliss Stibler, for a presentation on the importance of conservation and the role we each hold on Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8 pm. The presentation will take place at the Belknap Mill in Laconia.

‘Kids at the Helm; Inspiring Conservation Warriors using Children’s Literature’ is part of the Belknap Mill’s Lakes Region Legacy series, presenting inspiring programming for all ages, highlighting the incredible people, places and events that define the Lakes Region.

The author’s first two books, “Whispers on Winnipesaukee” and “Whispers on the Seacoast”, transport readers to a day on the lake and on the ocean, respectively. Haley Mae, the main character, is a little girl from Colorado whose intellectual curiosity sets the stage for numerous lessons about the natural world and how we care for it.

Kruse will demonstrate how children’s literature can be employed to inspire kids to become conservation warriors in their own the community andWhere stewards of theirLakes New Hampshire legacy. The legacy of our

lakes, mountains, seashore, wildlife, plants and trees is what makes our state so beautiful.

Martha earned her Masters in Education at the University of Maryland after completing her BA at Syracuse University. Writing has been her vocation and an avocation for most of her adult life. The Haley Mae stories came to life at the request of her granddaughter, a Colorado resident who loves being “famous in New Hampshire.”

Phyllis holds a BFA in Interior Design from Syracuse University School of Art and has enjoyed a 45-year career as a commercial interior designer. She now combines her rendering skills and love of watercolors with another longenjoyed interest - children’s books.

“Whispers on Winnipesaukee” and “Whispers on the Seacoast” can be found at the Belknap Mill gift shop and other local stores.

To learn more about the Lakes Region Legacy series and other Belknap Mill events please visit the Belknap Mill Facebook page or website at www. belknapmill.org. The Belknap Mill is located at 25 Beacon Street East in Region downtown Clicks!

Laconia, New Hampshire.

Call 603-524-8813 for information.

Where the Lakes Region Clicks!

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Motorcycle Week Schedule

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad motorcycle week train arriving in Weirs Beach, NH, the heart of Laconia Motorcycle Week activities. (Photo courtesy G. Kenson)

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, based in Meredith and Weirs Beach, will offer a special train schedule for those attending the 96th annual Laconia Motorcycle Week, scheduled to run through June 16.

Of the three major motorcycle rallies that take place annually in the United States - Daytona, Laconia and Sturgis - Laconia is the only major motorcycle rally to include train service for its attendees. In addition to train service, it’s also the oldest event dating back to 1924. In 2019, event officials are expecting more than 250,000 riders from across North America to enjoy riding on New Hampshire’s scenic roads and highways, making it one of the best-attended events in the United States.

For those wishing to avoid traffic delays to and from Weirs Beach, the hub of Laconia Motorcycle Week activities, round-trip train service will be available from Meredith into Weirs Beach and back. Free parking is also available in Meredith for motorcycles, cars and trucks. The cost of round-trip tickets from Meredith to Weirs Beach

and back is $20.00 per person for ages 4 and up, which includes parking in Meredith, while ages 3 and under ride for free.

The schedule will be: June 13: departures from Meredith to Weirs Beach every hour on the half hour from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Departures from Weirs Beach to Meredith every hour on the hour from 11 am to 5 pm. June 14 and 15: Departures from Meredith to Weirs Beach every hour on the half hour from 10:30 am to 8:30 pm. Departures from Weirs Beach to Meredith every hour on the hour from 11 am to 9 pm.

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad’s Meredith Station is located just off Route 3 in Meredith, NH at 154 Main Street, while the Weirs Beach Ticket Booth is located at 211 Lakeside Avenue, directly across from the arcades at Weirs Beach. For more information regarding 2019 departure schedules and special events for the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, visit www.HoboRR.com or call 603-745-2135.

✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭ Therlae’sceno p Where the Lakes Region Clicks! like it!

BEAR SHOWS! TRAIN RIDES!

Let Us Create a One-of-a-Kind Design That’s Right for You...

Custom Cabinetry That Fits Your Space, Your Style and Your Life Please visit our Website at www.kitchensnh.com Come in and have Dianne, Carolyn or Philip design your dream kitchen, bath or home office, and join our hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the Lakes Region.

clarksbears.com

603-745-8913 •110 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY RT. 3, LINCOLN, NH

Fred Varney Company

Visit our expanded showroom on Grove and Center Streets in Wolfeboro, NH Showroom Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-1 • Evenings by Appointment

603-569-3565

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 11

Come Be Our Guest

Fresh Seafood, Meat, Deli and Produce Bakery | Salad Bar | Beer & Wine 10% Senior Citizen Discount Every Tuesday (55 years and older) Free Home Deliveries Every Thursday • Now Accepting Mobile Payments We are among the growing number of independently owned supermarkets supplied by Hannaford, a company that has been serving New England since 1883.

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

Page 12 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019 Lake

s

ast Seaco

s ntain

Mou

Grand Vacations at Grand Hotels

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Everything about the hotels was grand and beautiful. You could escape for a week or a summer in the glorious White Mountains of northern New Hampshire when heat hit the city. You would wake each morning as the cool mountain air filled your hotel room, and your assigned maid would bring you a cup of tea or coffee and maybe buttered toast with homemade jam.

Your day would begin with servants meeting your every need and it would be the same way throughout your day.

From breakfast to dinner in the ornate dining room with wealthy friends and business associates, a vacation in the grand hotels of the White Mountains afforded a luxurious experience like no other in the 1800s and early 1900s.

I have always been fascinated by New Hampshire’s grand hotels and even got to experience a bit of what those Victorian-era families of wealth once enjoyed on their lengthy summer vacations. Some years ago, a magazine story assignment meant a trip to The Balsams for the day to tour the facility and have lunch. I will never forget the day and the long drive from the Lakes Region that ended when I rounded the last curve in the mountain road and suddenly the sprawling and beautiful, red tiled roof hotel was before me. I rolled down my car window and was amazed that the smell of balsam from towering trees filled the air. It was like stepping into a fairy tale world and it just got better when I sat down to “lunch” in the dining room where the attentive staff was ready to meet the

Transportation for guests at Dixville Notch.

diner’s every need. It was a buffet but there was enough gourmet food to feed a crowd and all of it was scrumptious.

My visit offered just a glimpse at what wealthy vacationers who stayed at the grand hotels experienced each and every moment of their summer stay long ago.

When I recently learned one of my favorite places, the Museum of the White Mountains, is featuring an exhibit this summer called The Grand Hotels of the White Mountains, I had to make the drive to Plymouth to see what it was about.

The museum is located at 34 Highland Street in Plymouth and is part of Plymouth State University.

Admission is free and the museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 11 am to

34 North Main St., P.O. Box 2180 Wolfeboro, NH 03894 603-569-4488 www.melansonrealestate.com

TUFTONBORO: Turnkey, ranch style home with attached garage features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a three-season sunroom and radiant heat throughout the house and garage. $285,000

TUFTONBORO: Majestic farmhouse features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 7 working fireplaces and a large screened-in porch. The property boasts 23+ acres, a period barn, 4-car garage & a bunkhouse! $990,000

MOULTONBOROUGH: Recently reduced! Traditional Cape on the grounds of Bald Peak Colony Club with fairway views and more! $925,000

WOLFEBORO: Sited on 11 acres, this ranch style home with attached garage boasts 1,700 sq. ft. , 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an inground pool! $475,000

“WATERFRONT SPECIALISTS”

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

4 pm; it is closed on Sunday. It is well worth the drive a bit “up north” from the Lakes Region to visit this museum and specifically, to see such a great exhibit.

The day I visited was a weekday morning in late May, and the gallery already saw a number of people browsing the exhibit. There is something decidedly magical about the notion of wealthy people on vacation in the Grand Hotel era. It might be why so many people are drawn to stories of the Titanic’s elite passengers. It is truly a “how the other half lives” story and sparks the imagination. The Titanic was a passenger ship and the grandest of its time, but the Grand Hotels of the White Mountains could certainly hold their own in the opulent category.

The exhibit starts with a display by

the front desk area with old photos of the huge Pemigewasset House, once the towering statement piece of the town. Opened in 1841, the hotel burned in 1862 and was rebuilt in 1863 and ran until it again burned, this time in 1910. From 1912 to 1957 it served the public after being rebuilt, but closed when times changed. The photos show just how grand and sprawling the hotel once was as a place passengers stopped when the busy train service passed through Plymouth.

Large posters throughout the exhibit tell the viewer the history of the hotels, such as the Crawford House, which opened in 1850 and burned in 1859.

It was rebuilt and reopened and in business for many years until it closed in 1975 and was destroyed by another fire in 1977. When it reopened for a second time (in about 1859), it was the largest hotel in the White Mountains at that time. At its busiest, it could accommodate 400 guests and covered over an acre of land. These days, the site of the former hotel is now home to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center.

To get a further glimpse at the luxury vacations that guests experienced, an old photo of the music room at the Kearsarge House in North Conway shows us a high ceilinged room with a polished wooden floor and comfortable chairs scattered around the space. The height of luxury at the time (1860s), the hotel was illuminated by gas lights.

• Day Tripping Continued on page 14

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 13

WWW.ROCHEREALTY.COM “We Sell the Lakes Region”™

97 Daniel Webster Hwy | Meredith, NH | (603) 279-7046 • 1921 Parade Rd. | Laconia, NH | (603) 528-0088

LACONIA: Three lots of record, 300' of shorefront, cottages, garage w/ apartment, large breakwater & boatslip. $2,490,000 #4746109

GILFORD: Panoramic views from this beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront home with dock and boat house! $1,299,000 #4750486

CAMP ISLAND/GILFORD: Welcome to your island paradise! Custom-craftsman lodge home with over 2,600 sf. of bright living space. Knotty pine interior, fieldstone fireplace, ample windows & luxe finishes throughout. The property sits on one acre and has 150' of shorefront and a deepwater, U-shaped dock with deck. State of the art property has 12 solar panels that permit living off the grid with all modern amenities. $979,000 #4753511

MEREDITH: Exclusive Grouse LACONIA: 4-BR, 5-BA and 4,353 sf. and a master suite on 1st floor w/ Point Club home w/ incredible lake & FP. South Down Shores has unrivaled mtn. views. 3-BR, 3-BA and unrivaled amenities. $749,000 #4749248 amenities. $799,000 #4745277

LACONIA: Exclusive home in South GILFORD: Live at the water's edge on Down Shores, Lake Winnipesaukee. Lake Winnipesaukee! 3-Level lakefront Over 4,550 sf. of absolute, luxurious home, that leads out to stone patio & boat dock. $985,000 #4746251 living space. $1,199,900 #4732996

MEREDITH: Lovely home on 10+ LACONIA:. Beautifully maintained, ac. w/ barns, garages, a Guest Cottage, custom post & beam 5-BR, 4-BA and an in-ground swimming pool. home w/ private lake access amenities $899,000 #4754084 at Long Bay. $879,000 #4740090

GILFORD: Waterfront compound on Lake Winnipesaukee. Main home plus guest cottage, sandy beach area, & dock. $619,000 #4742415

NEW HAMPTON: Beautiful waterfront home w/ spacious deck & 240' of shorefront & boat dock on Lake Pemi. $585,000 #4745230

LACONIA: South Down Shores townhouse w/ 4-BR & great lake views! Great privacy while still close to the water. $469,000 #4753604

TILTON: Your own private island.

Over 6 ac., Grand lodge, 2-BR guest house, trails & dock. Mainland lot w/ shed incld. $449,000 #4746337

MEREDITH: Beautiful town home in the Grouse Point Club with expansive views of the lake and mountains. $439,900 #4743278

TILTON: Brand new home! EnergyStar certified 3-BR, 3-BA home with bonus room, spacious kitchen & back deck. $339,000 #4718896

LACONIA: Unique 3-BR, 2-BA Post & Beam home on 3.28 ac. w/150' of shared lake access on Winnisquam. $329,900 #4751540

LACONIA: Lake Winnisquam Beach rights! Well maintained 4-BR home w/ sunroom overlooking private backyard. $329,000 #4747955

MEREDITH: Desirable Lake Waukewan lot w/ 150' of waterfront, wonderful views and in a private setting. $279,000 #4739265

MOULTONBOROUGH: Private lake access home w/ 3-BR, 2-BA, exposed beams, beautiful kitchen & two decks. $278,000 #4741833

MEREDITH: 7.8 acre lot in NEW HAMPTON: 70+ Acres Waldron Bay on Lake Winnisquam. with 1,758'. of Frontage on the Purchase view lot now and build later! Pemigewasset River w/ 2,000' of road $245,000 #4752727 frontage! $245,000 #4745175

GILFORD: Misty Harbor on Lake Winnipesaukee! 2-BR waterfront condo w/ a private deck. Recently repainted. $225,000 #4755413

GILMANTON: Year round home w/ access to 6 beaches! 3-BR, 2-BA and 28' deck w/ peak-a-boo lake views. $219,000 #4753212

Since 1997, Roche Realty Group has sold over $2,096,453,815 of New Hampshire properties, involving 7,667 transaction sides and has ranked in the Top 10 Real Estate Firms in the entire State of New Hampshire out of 2,354 firms statewide reporting sales during this 21-year period. * Statistics obtained from NNEREN’s Firm Market Share Report covering the period of 1/1/1997 – 06/01/2019 for all real estate firms in NH

Page 14 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019 • Day Tripping Continued from page 12 The Balsams opened in 1874 in Dixville Notch and it is this hotel that particularly fascinates me. Because it was so far north and travel was slow, guests were assuredly committed to stay more than a few days. In its heyday it was run by Henry S. Hale, who transformed the former rather modest hotel into something grand that could accommodate 400 guests. Visitors were treated to daily meals made from the freshest produce and meats at leisurely sit-down affairs. (Surely a vacation in the White Mountains in those days couldn’t be undertaken without expecting to gain a few pounds!) The Balsams, like most of the Grand Hotels in the area, experienced its ups and downs, such as financial hardships during World War II. But running a huge hotel was very expensive and when times changed and wealthy vacationers could easily travel to Europe and other places, a Grand Hotel vacation wasn’t the only choice.

In 1954, the hotel faced bankruptcy and was auctioned. Purchased by Neil Tillotson, the property was transformed into a four-season resort. It operated for many years very successfully. In 2011 it was sold.

There is a lot of information on other hotels of the White Mountains as well, and it is all quite fascinating.

But equally fascinating to me are the displays that tell the human nature side of day-to-day life in the hotels.

A “leisure in the library” display tells us that when you were a guest at a mountain hotel, you expected comforts and entertainment. Boredom was not allowed! Rich furnishings in lobbies, lounges, reading and writing rooms and music salons where other guests met and mingled was a necessity. Such

SHOP

Wolfeboro “The Oldest Summer Resort in America” Since 1770

leisure-time displays a mini library with books of the time period and an old bingo card from the Mountain View House show a few ways gentrified guests passed the summer hours when bad weather might keep them indoors: writing letters to those far away and playing cards and games with other guests.

There are also bits of information on some of the Grand Hotel managers and owners. One early hotel couple, William and Mary Jane Dodge, opened their home to weary stagecoach passengers on a rainy summer night in 1865. Those lucky guests enjoyed the hospitality and surroundings so much that they prevailed upon the couple to open their home the following summer.

This inspired the Dodges to put an addition on their farmhouse and open it as an inn. The house/inn got larger over the years, and it must have been a great place to stay due to the welcome of William and Mary Jane. The inn grew and grew and today, it is The Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, a popular place for guests to stay at any time of the year.

William and Mary Jane’s blackand-white photos are on display in the exhibit and their story is a testament to the hardworking farmers and others who were clever enough to turn modest homes into inns. This in turn, opened the White Mountains to travelers and eventually, the Grand Hotels.

Beautiful paintings by talented artists show the grandeur of White Mountain landscapes. Such artists at Benjamin Champney, whose “Mt. Kearsarge from Diana’s Bath” painting done in 1877, adorn the walls of the museum.

For decades, popular artists spent summers painting and staying at hotels among the mountains and selling their artwork to wealthy hotel guests.

The less talked about side of White Mountain Grand Hotels is the story of the waiters and waitresses, bell hops, cooks, maids and others who worked at lodging establishments all over the area. While the wealthy vacationed in style, it was these workers who made all that possible.

I was fascinated by a lengthy typed list of do’s and don’ts for staff at the Maplewood Club dining room. From rules on attire for waitstaff, such as the expectation that uniforms and aprons be spotless and well-pressed to the requirement that shoes have rubber heels, the dress code was strict. No painted fingernails and little makeup were allowed. No socializing was allowed and waitstaff could not talk among themselves while on duty. No leaning against walls, touching your own hair, no gossiping, and eating for staff was only allowed in the Help’s Dining Room. The list went on and on for a number of pages and is a glimpse into just what staff did in those days to keep a job…and to always ensure the guests were happy.

A table set with china of the time period and a menu card on display bring the past with all its luxuries to life. The menu card lists such foods at Broiled Sardines on Toast, Potatoes Normande, Fillet Mignon, Corn Starch Pudding with Cream, Mocha Cake and Wine Jelly. Some of these foods would not find their way onto the table of any eatery today, but at the time they were accepted fare for wealthy people.

Another display tells of a less than pleasant part of life among the Grand Hotels long ago. We are told that Jewish guests were not welcome to stay at the Wentworth Hotel and Cottages. The Owner had the tables turned on him when a wealthy Jewish man from New York - Nathan Amster - purchased the

hotel. It seemed that Mr. Amster was turned away when he tried to check in to the hotel due to his Jewish heritage.

He got the last laugh when he bought the hotel and changed the rule so that only Jewish people were welcome at the resort!

One of the more poignant displays at the museum is a large photo of a group of female employees taken around 1915. It is from an old employee photo album of The Balsams in Dixville Notch. We see six women dressed in dark uniforms with white aprons and collars. They lean against a stair rail, and one woman stares off to her right, while the others gaze directly at the camera. Perhaps they were catching a much-needed break in an employee’sonly designated area and someone with a camera captured the moment.

The exhibit is a must-see for anyone fascinated with the White Mountain Grand Hotel era. You will learn a lot about the many hotels that once dotted the northern New Hampshire landscape and all aspects of vacationing in the area.

Everything about the Grand Hotels was indeed grand and ornate. Times have changed and we don’t normally experience vacations in this manner any longer, but a visit to the Museum of the White Mountains will take you back, if only for an hour or so, to a time when luxury ruled.

An extensive list of lectures is scheduled for the summer focusing on the exhibit, such as the June 19 program titled “Grand Hotels as Summer Rituals” from 5:30 to 7 pm.

For information on the programs, and the Museum of the White Mountains, visit https://www.plymouth.edu/ mwm/ or call 603-535-3210.

Black’s Paper Store Ladie’s Apparel

A taste for style and a flair for elegance Daily 10-5:30 • 707-7111 25 North Main St., Wolfeboro, NH

Stop in and See What’s New!

There’s a world of fun behind these doors

Two floors to explore

8 South Main Street • Wolfeboro, NH

603.569.4444

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

IT’S SUMMER AND TIME TO FIRE UP THE GRILL!

Ice Cream & Bakery

Buy 1 Ice Cream Get 1 1/2 Price

“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!

of equal or lesser value

Expires 10/01/18 • LKR 16 North Main • Wolfeboro 569-1919 • myyumyumshop.com

Come See Why “Our Difference Is Delicious” Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 10am to 5pm

Thursday thru Sunday Noon to 5:00 pm • Wine tasting of four wines • Now offering wine by the glass and frozen wine slushies To book a private tasting call 455-0182

Downtown Wolfeboro • 569-3560 www.bootleggersfootwear.com

458 Center Street, Wolfeboro www.winniwinery.com

Premium Meats • Gourmet Cheese Marinated Steak Tips & Chicken Wine & Beer • Fresh Seafood Specialty Grocery WE NOW HAVE LIVE LOBSTER

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

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 15

PYRO PERK$ EACH WEEK! WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

6/12 THRU

6/16

6/17 THRU 6/23

SPIN THE WHEEL DEAL WHEN YOU SPEND $100 PLUS GET AMERICA’S PRIDE FOR 99.00!

EVERY CUSTOMER RECEIVES BONUS PRODUCT WITH EVERY SALE!

IMPORTANT! You must be 21 years old or older to purchase fireworks in the state of New Hampshire. Check with your local fire department to see if permissible fireworks are allowed in your community.

®

Page 16 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

An Historic Working Farm Museum

June 10 June 17 Olde Tyme Tavern Day 10-3

Preserve, Promote, and Carry Forward New Hampshire’s Agricultural and Rural Heritage

What’s UP

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

Through June 17, Exhibit of Loon paintings by Sharon Lafond, free, public welcome, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

June 1-30, “Contrast & Compliment - A Collection of Black & White”, work by various juried League artists, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, info: 279-7920, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Olde Tyme Tavern Day June 22 10-3

June 8-16, Laconia Motorcycle Week, motorcycle related events and races all over Lakes Region, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 11, Ecology and Management of Beaver, talk by wildlife specialist Matt Tar of UNH Cooperative Extension, 7 pm, live music at 6:30 pm before the talk, free, all are welcome, Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, 2851 Wakefield Rd., info: 340-2295.

603-652-7840 | www.farmmuseum.org 1305 White Mountain Highway (Rt. 125) | Milton, NH

June 11, Open Air Landscape Art, 10 am-noon, for all skill levels, beginners welcome, leader is MaryAnn Stockman, local artist, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 476-5900. (Also held July 9 and 30, Aug. 13, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15.)

June 11, Water for the Troops: 1942-1944, talk & book signing by author Dolores Beal Stephens, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

June 12, Gunstock Hillclimb, at the 70-meter ski jump, gates open 8 am, competition/ ceremony at 9 am, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 293-4341.

OPEN 7 DAYS

June 12, Kids at the Helm, inspiring conservation warriors using children’s literature – Whispers on Winnipesaukee and Whispers on the Seacoast author Martha Kruse and illustrator Phyllis Stibler presentation on importance of conservation and the role we each play, 6:30-8 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

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

June 12, The Guitar in Latin America, 7 pm, Quincy Bog Natural Area, Rumney, 7869465, www.quincybog.org.

June 12-22, On Golden Pond, Winnipesaukee Playhouse Professional Company, tickets/info: 279-0333, Footlight Circle, Meredith.

June 13, Don Bartenstein performs, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2939841, www.patrickspub.com.

June 13, Early Homes & Their Inhabitants, 6:30 pm, Bristol Historical Society program, free, public welcome, held at Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, info: 744-2751.

June 13, Eating Our Way Through History: Where in the World Did Our Food Come From? 7-8 pm, join in a friendly game of food-geography trivia and mill some dried corn into cornmeal. Enjoy cornbread and apple cider as you learn about how favorite foods traveled across the globe before arriving on our plates. Leave with enriched historical understanding and a cornbread recipe from the Remick-Made Cookbook. Part of a NEW “Eating Our Way Through History” series. Remick Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591.

June 13, Lasagna Dinner, 5:30-7 pm, homemade lasagna, desserts, Union Congregational Church, Union/Wakefield, info: 473-2727.

June 13, Outdoor Walk, 10-11:30 am, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, info: 323-7591.

June 13, The Lobbyists concert, 7:30 pm, presented by Great Waters Music Festival, takes place at Barn at the Inn on Main, Wolfeboro, tickets/info: greatwaters.org or 5697710.

June 13, Tour of Tarbin Gardens with English Cream Tea, departs from Lane Tavern at 4:15 pm, Sanbornton Historical Society, Rt. 132, Sanbornton Square, info@lanetavern. org.

S U M M E R

E V E N T S

2 0 1 9

NH MASTER CHORALE

UNDER THE STREETLAMP

June 13th Theatrical Folk

June 29th Classical

July 11th Doo-Wop

STEEP CANYON RANGERS

OUR NATIVE DAUGHTERS

RED MOLLY

July 19th Bluegrass

July 27th Americana

August 2nd Folk

THE LOBBYISTS

Considering Matthew Sheppard

THE HOT SARDINES

JUSTON MCKINNEY*

August 8th Jazz

August 14th Comedian

CHRIS THOMAS KING August 25th Blues

*Red Carpet Pass Only

F O R

D E T A I L S A N D T I C K E T S V I S I T W W W . G R E A T W A T E R S . O R G

June 14, Dueling Pianos: Gardner Berry vs. Jim Tyrrell, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

June 14, Moonlight Madness, 5-9 pm, downtown Wolfeboro, free entertainment, shopping specials, info: 569-2200.

June 14, Myths and Marshmallows, 8-10 pm, learn about the history of astronomy, legends and myths of constellations, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

June 14 & 15, The Village Players monthly movie, “Goonies”, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 p/p and available at the door at 7 pm. Snacks, popcorn, and water are available in the meeting room before the film begins, Wolfeboro, info: 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

June 15, Artists in Bloom, opening reception 5-7 pm for Spring Members Show, Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, chocoruaartworks.com.

June 15, Canterbury Shaker Village Herb & Garden Day, 9 am-5 pm, presented by New Hampshire Herbal Network in partnership with Canterbury Shaker Village. Full day of workshops for all levels of skill and interest, plant identification walks, demonstrations.

Herbal Market and Plant Sale with 30+ vendors – a unique collection of local herbalists, farmers, crafters, gardeners, artists and environmental and agricultural organizations and local food vendors serving breakfast and lunch. Open to the public. Contact Event Coordinator, Jessica Livingston: 568-5740 or jessica@jlivinspirations.com.

June 15, 4th Annual NH Appreciation Day, 10 am-4 pm, New Hampshire residents invited to visit Remick Museum, Tamworth, free of charge. Show proof of NH residency at the front desk to receive a bracelet of admission. Bring a lunch to enjoy at one of the many picnic spots. 323-7591.

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 17

What’s UP

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

June 15, Introduction to Glass Fusing, 1-3 pm, Mumandi Studio, Brown Hill Rd., N. Sandwich, pre-register/info: mumandiglass@aol.com, 944-0018.

June 15, Opening Party with new work by Sophie Nicolay, 5-7 pm, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Sandwich, 284-7728.

Black & White

June 15, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www. tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

a collection of work by various artists

June 15, Those Guys band performs, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2939841, www.patrickspub.com.

Now Thru June 30

June 16, Father’s Day Tours, all Dads tour for free when accompanied by a paying child of any age, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info: 476-5900.

June 17, Sociocracy, 10 am-4 pm, workshop on how decisions are made, organization, teamwork and more, GALA event, held at Wolfeboro Town Hall, Main St., Wolfeboro, info/registration fee: 539-6460, contact@galacommunity.org.

June 18, Alton Historical Society Program, 7-9 pm, free, public welcome, speaker is Clayton Randall, owner of Devon cattle, takes place at Gilman Library, Main St., Alton, altonhistorical@gmail.com.

June 19, A Walk Back in Time - Secrets of Cellar Holes, 7-8:30 pm, free, talk by Adair Mulligan as she story of cellar holes, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 476-5900.

June 19, Advice to the Players Summer Concert Series presents Evan Lazdowski, bass/baritone, 7:30 pm, the Arts Center at 12 Main, Sandwich, www.advicetotheplayers. org/the-concerts-series.

June 19, 50th Anniversary Gala & Auction, 5 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511.

June 19, Gilford Community Band Concert Series, 7:30 pm, free, takes place in Gilford Village Field, or if raining in Gilford High School Auditorium, info: 527-4722.

June 19, Squam Speaker Series: Take Action Volunteer for Nature, 7-8 pm, free, public welcome, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

June 19, Yoga on the Deck, 7:30 am, info: 968-7194, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, nhnature.org.

June 20, Belknap Mill Book Club, 6-8 pm, book discussion of “Peyton Place” by Grace Metalious, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

June 20, Beyond a Walking Stick w/Joshua Hill, 5:30-8 pm, Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol, 744-3352.

June 20, Julia Velie performs, 8 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2939841, www.patrickspub.com.

279 DW Hwy. • Meredith • 603-279-7920 Meredith.NHCrafts.org Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/nhcraft

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: 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!

444 NH Route 11 | Farmington, NH | 603-755-9900 www.Farmerskitchen-NH.com

The oldest Candy and Ice Cream maker in New Hampshire!

June 20, Live Well Die Well, 2 pm, free talk at Taylor Community Woodside Building, Union Ave., Laconia, public welcome, program features Kimberly Paul, national speaker and author talk about end of life experiences, hosted by Central NH VNA, 524-8444.

June 20, Moultonboro House Tour, 10 am-4 pm, benefits Moultonborough Public Library, six unique houses on the tour, tickets/info: 476-8895.

June 20, Spring into Summertime Concert, 6:30 pm, lawn of 1st Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, free, all welcome, bring lawn chairs for seating, info: farmingtonnhcommunityband.org.

June 21, Dueling Pianos: Matt Langley vs. Gardner Berry, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

June 21, First Summer Sunrise: Kayaking on Squam, 6:30-10 am, meet at Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7336.

June 21, Movie in the Park, movie TBA, 7 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

June 21-22, Family Camp Out Night, 5 pm on June 21 to 9 am on June 22, celebrate the Summer Solstice with a family night under the stars. Bring your tent, flashlights, and the whole family for a night camping in the meadow by Shannon Pond, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, register/info: 476-5900. (Rain date: June 22-23) June 22, Arts Alive, 1-3 pm, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, 279-6121.

June 22, Bristol Celebration Dance, 7:30-10:30 pm, Bristol Historic Town Hall, downtown Bristol, www.townofbristolnh.org.

June 22, Community Contra Dance, 7-10 pm, Town Hall, 86 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, public welcome, info: www.galacommunity.org.

June 22, Dean Harlem performs, 9 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2939841, www.patrickspub.com.

June 22, Early Summer Wildflower Walk, 9-11:30 am, Quincy Bog Natural Area, Rumney, 786-9465, www.quincybog.org.

June 22, Effingham Street Fair, 9 am-2 pm, effinghampreservationsociety@gmail.com.

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

Page 18 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

What’s UP

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

June 22, Farmhouse Pillow Class with Shirley Glines, 1-4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsman Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, pre-register: 279-7920.

June 22, Historic Laconia Scavenger Hunt at the Belknap Mill, register: 12:30 pm; hunt: 1-3:30 pm, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

June 22, Movies in the Park, The Incredibles 2, dusk, free admission, soccer field by Back Bay, Wolfeboro, bring blanket for seating.

June 22, Olde Tyme Tavern Day, 10 am-3 pm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840.

For over 20 years, Home Comfort has been a proud dealer of Lafayette Window Coverings, offering a full range of window treatment solutions for your home.

Our showroom is open daily.

June 22, Summer Kick Off, 2-4 pm, free kayak or canoe ride, learn about knot tying, camping and more, free, public welcome, Squam Lakes Assoc., Rt. 3, Holderness, 9687336.

Senters Market • Route 25B • Center Harbor, NH www.homecomfortnh.com • 603-253-6660

ONGOING: Art at the Gafney, exhibit/fundraiser, on view until Aug. 17, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday 9 am to 12:30 pm. Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, info: 603-522-3401.

FREE FAMILY FUN!

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

Exhibits • Videos Hiking Trails

Benz Center Senior Meals, Sandwich, each Wed. at noon. Well-balanced meal. Age 60 and older, small donation requested, 284-7211, www.benzcommunitycenter.webs.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, June 5-Oct. 2, held in parking lot/field by Elkins Library, Canterbury, rain or shine, vendors, music, food, info: ccfma. net.

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

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

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

Mansion tours • Lake-view dining Gallery exhibit • Horseback riding Hiking trails & waterfalls Upcoming Programs and Events

6-11-19 -

Open Daily 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Exploring the Summer of ’69 When Laconia & the World Had Space Fever, Laconia Historical & Museum Society, exhibit in rotunda at Laconia Public Library, free, from May 31-Sept. 21, info: 527-1278.

Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing, 284-7168.

55 Plus Singles Club, meets Tuesdays at 6 pm, make new friends, hobbies, share stories, music, recipes and more, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Center Tuftonboro, 569-4256.

Father’s Day Tours June 16 10am-5:30pm

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

A Walk Back in Time: The Secrets of Cellar Holes June 19 7pm-8:30pm • FREE

Gilford Community Band Concert Series, 7:30 pm, Wed. evenings in summer, free, takes place in Gilford Village Field, or if raining in Gilford High School Auditorium, info: 527-4722.

FREE for Dads when visiting with child of any age • Sponsored by Kellerhaus

Courtesy of NH Humanities To Go • Sponsored by Christopher P. Williams Architects, LLC

Castle Close-Up: Architecture Tour June 27 • 6-7pm • $25 Adults, $22 Members

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

Tickets Available online or at 603-476-5410

“With a Little Help for our Friends” Summer Gala Jul 12 • 6pm • $150 per person • Includes cocktails & hors d’oeuvres on the

Castle lawn, live auction, buffet dinner, and live music & dancing to Studio Two, a Beatles tribute band; tickets required and available online.

Gold sponsor: F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company Silver sponsor: Bedard Preservation & Restoration Bronze sponsors: RE/MAX Bayside, Hart’s Turkey Farm Catering, Lilac Printing & Graphic Design

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

2019 Presenting Sponsor

Visit castleintheclouds.org to view all our programs & events!

castleintheclouds.org • 603-476-5900

455 Old Mountain Rd., Route 171 Moultonborough, NH

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

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

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

Ladies Night, every Wed. from 5-10 pm, half priced drinks for ladies at the bar, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-9841, www.patrickspub.com.

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

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 19

What’s UP

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

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

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

Daily Homemade Specials for Breakfast and Lunch Fresh Seafood

Live Animal Shows, every Wed. at 2 pm, (July 3-Aug. 7), The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org.

Large variety of Homemade Desserts and Much More...

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

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

Lyceum Sunday Folk Series, free, all ages welcome, every Sunday at 12:30 pm, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120.

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

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

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

New Hampton Farmers Market, June-Oct., Town House, off Rt. 104, New Hampton, 968-9530.

Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Jam Session, Tuesdays year round, 6:30-9:30 pm, Historic Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 569-3861.

Open Mic Night, 7 pm, every Tues., Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 2930841, www.patrickspub.com.

17 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor, NH • 603-253-9881 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 5:30am-2:30pm, Sun 5:30am-2pm

SUPERIOR LUMBER & MATERIALS DELIVERED TAX FREE FROM MAINE

TO YOUR...

HOME

JOB SITE

CAMP

MOULTON LUMBER

800-955-4577 | Newfield, Maine | 207-793-2541 Call today and experience the Maine Difference!

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

SAVE 10% ON YOUR ADVENTURE

Present this coupon at checkin to redeem. Call and mention this ad when reserving tour. Coupon valid for up to four people. Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value. Expires 8/31/2019. Other restrictions may apply.

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

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org.

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

Saturday Writer’s Group, 10 am-noon, join fellow aspiring writers and meet authors for informal weekly roundtable, Tuftonboro Library, 221 Middle Rd, Center Tuftonboro, www.tuftonborolibrary.org., 569-4256.

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

Summer Nature Talk Series, 7 pm, Loon Center, every Thursday, talks on a variety of topics. Free admission, donations welcome, Loon Center, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org.

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

Tamworth & the Civil War Exhibit, May 27-Oct. 14, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-2911, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Team Trivia Every Monday, 7 pm, Patrick’s Pub, 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford, 293-0841, www.patrickspub.com.

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

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

Youth & Adult Sailing Classes, June-Aug., learn to sail or race a sailboat. NH Boat Museum & Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation offer a variety of sailing classes for youth and adults. Info: www.NHBM.org.

NEW ENGLAND’S PREMEIERE ADVENTURE DESTINATION

1 603 745 991 !

VINGS

.com e n i l p A i Z S e n i R p l E A . w M w M w SU

e t i r o v a F s ’ d n a l g n New E ! k r a p r e t Wa

G N I L Z Z I S

Save up to $25

Present this coupon to save $5 off general admission per person.

Coupon valid for up to 5 people. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid on “after 2 tomorrow too” product. Coupon valid 2019 season. Not valid on Flow Club drop-in or private sessions. Not valid online. Other restrictions may apply.

No cash value.

www.WhalestaleWaterpark.net 603 745 8810

Page 20 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Nesting Loons on Live Loon Cam The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) is streaming live footage of a pair of loons on a lake in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire at www. loon.org. This is the sixth year the Loon Preservation Committee has shared the live feed with the public, and the loon webcam has become a world-wide phenomenon over the past several years, with viewers from all 50 states and over 200 countries. Last year, LPC live streamed two separate nesting pairs back-to-back, with high definition video capturing nest building, egg laying, incubation, and the hatching of four chicks.

Nesting loons in New Hampshire face

many challenges, including black flies, predators, flooded nests, and intruding loons. This loon pair is among the first loons in the state to initiate a nest; the peak of loon nest initiation usually occurs around the first week of June in New Hampshire, followed by a four week incubation period. LPC biologists banded both Loon Cam adults with unique combinations of color bands and have confirmed that it is the same pair of loons that have been featured on the loon cam since 2014. In 2018, this pair hatched two chicks.

The Loon Preservation Committee is hoping for another successful hatch in 2019. To see the live loon cam please

A Landmark for Great Food, Fun and Entertainment

of live

visit www.loon.org or LPC’s YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/ user/LoonCenter.

Loon Preservation Committee biologists recorded 309 pairs of loons on New Hampshire lakes in 2018, 226 of which nested. This is an increase of 24 nesting pairs from the previous year.

The increase was due largely to the colonization of previously unoccupied lakes by breeding loon pairs, the establishment of new loon territories on large lakes that already had at least one pair of loons, and nesting by pairs that have not historically nested.

In 2018, over 50 percent of loon nests were protected by signs and rope lines placed around nests by Loon Preservation Committee biologists and volunteers. LPC biologists ask that boaters stay back at least 150 feet from a nesting loon, or more if the loon shows any signs of distress such as craning its neck low over a nest.

Loons may appear to be injured or dead while in this head-down position, but it is simply a defensive response to the close approach of people. If boaters inadvertently cause a loon to flush from the nest, they should leave the area immediately to let the loon return

to incubate its eggs. Time off the nest leaves the eggs vulnerable to cooling, overheating, or predation. These precautions can help ensure a good season for loons in New Hampshire.

Loons are a threatened species in New Hampshire and are protected by state and federal laws from hunting or harassment. If you see a sick or injured loon, please call the Loon Preservation Committee (603-476-5666) or if you observe harassment of loons, please contact the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (603-271-3361) or Marine Patrol (603-293-2037) 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 on the web at www.loon.org or call the Loon Preservation Committee at 603-476LOON (5666).

www.thelaker.com Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region (603) 293-0841 • info@patrickspub.com • patrickspub.com • 18 Weirs Rd. Gilford, NH 03249

thelaker.com TM

 &    Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide for the Lakes Region � � ����� ­ € ‚ � €‚ƒ�„ … †‡ˆ€‰Š www.thelaker.com

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

800.523.5237

hat-To-Do Guide for the W , o G Lakes re-To e Reg h W r ion u Yo

eastern.com

*Terms & conditions apply. Call or check website for details.

We’re In Your Neighborhood thelaker.com

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 21

‘Summer of ’69, When Laconia and The World Had Space Fever’ An exhibit commemorating the July 20, 1969, landing of Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin on the moon and life in Laconia at that time, 50 years ago, is on view at the Laconia Public Library in the Upper Gallery.

The Laconia Historical and Museum Society and the Laconia Public Library are co-sponsoring the exhibit, “Exploring the Summer of ’69 When Laconia and the World Had Space Fever.”

As The Laconia Evening Citizen noted, at the time, “Over the weekend

science fiction became science fact.

Success of the moonshot to this point … affords inhabitants of the earth the greatest thrill ever experienced. How the course of history has been changed in a matter of hours!”

The editorial went on, somewhat breathlessly, “Like other newspapers, the Evening Citizen brings out its biggest type to chronicle the extraordinary happenings of yesterday and this morning. There has been nothing to equal this sequence. The Citizen regrets it does not possess

Dolores Beal Stephens to Present “Water for the Troops” On Tuesday, June 11 7 pm, author and museum volunteer Dolores (Dodie) Beal Stephens will present “Water for the Troops” as part of the Wright Museum’s 2019 Lecture Series.

At the lecture, Stephens will discuss and sign her book, “Water for the Troops - Evacuation Hospitals and Airfields,” which recounts her family’s experiences during WWII. “My father volunteered for the U.S. Army during WWII at the age of 45, but the draft age limit was 38,” she explained. “However, when they found out he had experience in water well drilling, they let him volunteer.”

Stephen’s father organized a drilling unit of 16 men in North Africa as part of the 401st engineer water battalion. “No one I know of has written about this type of work, a task that needed to be done for the troops,” she said. “I want people to walk away with a better understanding of it.” Her presentation will also include the struggles her family faced during her father’s absence.

“My father was sustained by the

love of his family,” she said. “I had two older sisters and a little brother and my father hated having to leave us. I know at one point he wondered why he signed up, but he knew what important work he was doing.”

“Water for the Troops” will be held in Wolfeboro Town Hall’s Great Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Admission is $3 for members and $8 for non-members. Seating is limited, and reservations can be made by calling 603-569-1212.

Sponsored by Ron Goodgame and Donna Canney, the series takes place every Tuesday through the end of the Wright Museum’s season, which concludes October 31.

The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, the Wright Museum, located at 77 Center Street in Wolfeboro, features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the homefront and battlefield.

For more information, visit www. wrightmuseum.org.

even larger headline type to suit the The exhibit is free and open to the momentous occasion.” public and runs through September In addition to a recap of the Apollo 21 and may be viewed during normal 11 Mission and its impact, the exhibit library hours.

For further information contact 603will provide a look at the major events going on in the Lake City that 527-1278 or find Laconia Historical summer, including Urban Renewal and and Museum Society on Facebook. www.thelaker.com the community’s involvement in the The Laconia Public Library is located Guide What-To-Do Your Where-To-Go, at 695 North Main Street in downtown Vietnam War, fads and foibles, people Lakes Region for theNH. and popular culture.

Laconia,

thelaker.com

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

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

-Do Guide for th Go, What-To e Lake o T e s Re her

Epic

thelaker.com Take Nothing for Granite--5 x 3.75 (5-6-19).indd 1

Save $3 on trail admission

Limit two. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 11/1/19. LAKER

Dinosaurs alive!

July through September

www.nhnature.org | 603-968-7194 Route 113, Holderness, NH

ONE STOP SHOPPING!

Analysis Today

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND TITLE SERVICES

(603) 584-2886 PHONE

Tracie Corbett 603-387-3457 CELL

We Move More of The Lakes Region!

(603) 524-2255 BUSINESS (603) 524-9775 FAX

Tracie.Corbett@NEMoves.com

603-584-2886 Phone 603-524-2255 Business | 603-524-9775 Fax Tracie.Corbett@NEMoves.com

center Harbor 348 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246 Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC.

Second Home Specialist | Lakefront/Waterfront Call for Market Analysis TodayBuyers & Sellers Connecting www.BuySellLakesRegion.com

WoLfeboro

Laconia

32 Whittier Highway • 603-253-4345 15 North Main Street • 603-569-2533 348 Court Street • 603-524-2255 (NH) 1-800-639-4022 (NH) 1-800-621-2533 (NH) 1-800-639-5077

centerharbor.nh@nemoves.com

Second Home Specialist Lakefront/Waterfront Connecting Buyers & Sellers

EXTRAORDINARY, NOT ORDINARY

5/6/19 12:18 PM

Bringing You Nearer to Nature

Make a day of it!

Walk on the wild side to see live animals and enjoy a cruise on Squam Lake.

EXTRAORDINARY, NOT ORDINARY Call ForCELL Market (603) 387-3457

gion

rW You

wolfeboro.nh@nemoves.com lakesregioninfo@nemoves.com

View all Lakes Region Listings on our Website!

www.cbhomes.com

Page 22 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

‘Cue The Grill Roaring Good Biker Food

By Chef Kelly Ross Tis the season: Bike Week is just about upon us once again. For a chef, there is no better compliment than to feed very appreciative motorcyclists, and you will never find a more appreciative crowd all year then you will during Bike Week. Riding all day, especially when the weather is nice, can create some hunger. As I used to say when I was a chef in a restaurant, “A biker with a plate full of ribs is like watching a kid in the candy store.” I’ve seen some eat 3 full racks of ribs, 3 dozen inferno hot wings, and the biggest and baddest burgers I have ever witnessed.

It truly is something to watch. So let’s talk some great grilled foods with the Bike Week mentality. This is all about the fun and crazy things you can do to feed the big appetites in your crowd when entertaining, and when I say big appetites, I ain’t kidding.

Let’s start with the best selling burger in my many years of being a chef during Bike Week, the “Death

By Burger”. (Its name by no means chased anybody away from ordering it!) In essence, it’s an oversized burger topped with caramelized onions, bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes, cheese, and then 4 oz of barbecue pulled pork, and then some thin cut onion rings all on a big onion roll. It is also possible to make this in a much smaller version for the casual backyard barbecue. Most of you are familiar with the process of making successful pulled pork, either in a slow cooker or in the oven, “Dutch

Oven” style. There are some great flavors you can add to the basic pulled pork, Cuban style being as popular as any, but once the pulled pork is made, it drops from the cooked temp to maybe 120 degrees, and that is when I add my favorite barbecue sauce. You can obviously make a great pulled pork not using barbecue sauce, but for this sandwich, I strongly recommend it.

I want to share a few great pork recipes off the grill; the first is done with pork tenderloin, but as always with pork and chicken, feel free to use whatever cut you deem best. As in any meat, the tenderloin is obviously the most tender, and often the easiest and quickest to grill. The marinade/ sauce can also be used for either pork or chicken, and I also use it with

Your Destination for the finest Diamonds & Jewelry in the Lakes Region Open Wed. thru Sat. 10 to 5 or by appointment

Celebrating 49 Years of Fine Design and Crafting

Cash For Gold & Gems

GIA-Graduate Gemologist 603-253-4100

In the Little Mauve Victorian • Rt. 25 At the Lights • Center Harbor

some grilled shellfish. It is a combo of orange, soy, garlic, and barbecue sauce, among other things that makes for a great glaze. This recipe is for 4 one-pound tenderloins.

Orange BBQ Pork Tenderloin Four 1-lb pork tenderloins 2 ½ cups barbecue sauce 1 cup orange marmalade Grated skin of 2 oranges ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp Siracha sauce, or favorite hot sauce 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Combine all ingredients other than the pork and whisk well to combine.

Set aside. Unwrap the tenderloins.

Most pork tenderloins will have very little fat attached, but will usually have a few strips of sinew along the sides, or silver skin. This should be removed.

With a very sharp small paring knife, poke it just under the silver skin and cut in motion somewhat upward and parallel to the sinew, upward in that you only want to remove the skin with as little of the meat as possible.

It’s a very easy and quick process.

Place the pork in a shallow dish or maybe better, a Ziploc bag. Pour in just enough of the marinade/sauce so that all of the pork is lightly coated.

Save as much sauce as possible for grilling and for serving time. Marinate overnight and feel free to occasionally massage the bag whenever going into the refrigerator to help the marinade do its thing. Refrigerate the extra sauce as well. Get the well-oiled grill to a high heat. Pull the pork from the bag and put on a plate. Salt and pepper on all sides and place the pork on the grill. A good rule of thumb is to cook the pork for about 3 minutes on all four sides, brushing with sauce each time you roll it, then move them to the side of the grill, just off the immediate heat, close the lid, and let sit for about 10 minutes. Contrary to many old school mentalities, pork is ideal at a medium temperature - DO NOT overcook.

The ideal temp should be around 145 degrees. Once off the fire, let sit for 5 minutes before slicing so that it retains all the yummy juices. Once it is time to slice, do so about every ½ inch and about ¾ of the way through the tenderloin so it is somewhat intact. Put each on a plate and drizzle more sauce over the top so a decent amount falls between the slices.

Next in our pork chapter is a recipe done with a traditional style of thick pork chops, whether bone-in or boneout, although just like with a nice rib eye steak, I prefer the bone-in. The meat generally has more flavor, and the cut with a bone is usually cheaper by the bone, which evens out in the long run. This recipe is for 4 chops, at least ¾-inch thick, and as close to 1 pound each as possible.

• ‘Cue The Grill Continued on page 23

Quality Products for Outdoorsmen and Women Outstanding customer service, at competitive prices.

Hunting | Fishing | Camping Accessories | Outdoor Apparel

603.332.3270 22 Farmington Rd |Rochester NH | coyote-creek-outfitters.com

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 23 • ‘Cue The Grill Continued from page 22 Grilled Pork Chops with a Garlic Basil Rub 4 rib eye pork chops 2 cloves peeled garlic 1 packed cup of fresh basil 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper In a running food processor, drop in the garlic cloves until minced. Put in the fresh basil and start it up again until well chopped, then drizzle in the lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to create your wet rub for the pork. Spread the rub over the 2 sides of each pork chop and let sit at room temp for ½ hour. As usual, get a well oiled and clean grill up to high heat. Grill about 5-6 minutes per side or until you get to that 145 degree range for medium. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting and dig in with your favorite side dishes.

Although any beef product is always a hit, and I’ll get to a steak recipe, I want to share a very cool pizza recipe that comes off the grill. Not many restaurant kitchens are set up for doing grilled pizzas, especially during Bike Week, but I did have one kitchen where I was able to make it work, and I used a fresh grilled NY strip sirloin as one of the toppings. Yes, we did sell a lot of these, and I love doing these in the backyard as well. The only decision you need to make is if you want to make or buy the pizza crust. One thing you really always need to consider when grilling

a pie is you should be using a thin crust dough, maybe slightly thicker, but this is no time to work in a thick crust. (To fully cook a thick crust would result in burning it up.) I will share a dough recipe, although I know many don’t have the patience to make pizza dough as it is time consuming, but that call falls on you. There are some decent quality doughs out there to purchase.

This is a nice pizza dough which will make four 10-inch pie crusts and on Bike Week, each pizza was generally for one, but it is an 8-in. slice. Cooking time is only about 15 minutes. If you want to make all 4 pizzas, you will need to double the glaze, steak, and pizza toppings. I find a 12-oz. strip steak is enough for 2 pies. If you don’t want to grill 4 pizzas in a row, wrap the crusts in plastic, refrigerate and use the next day, or freeze. So, yes, the crust recipe makes 4, but the list of toppings is for 2, so plan accordingly.

Grilled Pizza with Sliced Steak, Bleu Cheese and a Balsamic Glaze For The Dough 2/3 cup lukewarm water, between 105-115 degrees 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast ½ tsp sugar 2 tbsp olive oil, plus additional 1 ¾-2 cups flour ¼ cup fine corn meal 2 teaspoons coarse salt For The Steak One 12 oz NY strip sirloin steak Canola or Olive oil Salt & pepper

For The Glaze 2 cups balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp honey Salt & pepper For The Pizza Two 10-in. round pizza crusts 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese ½- ¾ cup crumble Bleu cheese Cooked sliced steak 1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped Fresh shaved Parmesan cheese For the dough, the process is so much easier than you may assume. Once you do it a few times, it’s easy. In a large bowl, stir together 1/3 cup water, yeast, and sugar and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup water, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 ¾ cups flour, cornmeal, and salt and blend until the mixture forms a dough.

Knead dough on a floured surface, incorporating as much of remaining 1/4 cup flour as necessary, to prevent dough from sticking, about 5 to 10 minutes. Form the dough into a ball.

Lightly oil the sides and bottom of a large bowl, add the dough, turn to coat in the oil, cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. I often turn my oven to 200 degrees, turn off the heat, and put the bowl in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 5 minutes, then close the door. After an hour, gently punch the dough down and divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle that is 1/8-inch thick. Brush off excess flour and transfer the dough to a baking sheet, cover each circle of dough with

plastic wrap and continue stacking rolled out pieces on top of each other.

Wrap well with plastic and refrigerate until ready to grill.

For the glaze, bring the vinegar to a boil in a nonreactive pan and stir occasionally until reduced in half. Stir in the honey and salt and pepper, let get to room temp. To prep/cook the steak, get the grill to a high heat and have it oiled down. Season the steak(s) and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side to medium rare. Pull, let sit for 10 minutes and slice into ¼-inch slices in a somewhat diagonal fashion. Keep the grill on high, and again, make sure the grill is well oiled. Brush both sides of the pizza dough with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill. Remember the toppings were for 2 pies, so split them up. Divide the Monterey Jack cheese over the top of each one and then sprinkle with the Bleu cheese.

Place back on the grill, now on a lowmedium heat, close the cover and grill until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute. Remove to a flat surface, turn grill to low, and divide the steak between each pizza, then top with the watercress. Drizzle with some of the balsamic glaze and sprinkle with some of the shaved Parmesan and pop back on the grill, turn off, cover for another minute, and pull, cut and serve.

So now, let’s get down and dirty with a good old-fashioned hunk of steak, because one thing that always seems to • ‘Cue The Grill Continued on page 24

Live Where You Play!

MOULTONBORO $1,950,000 A Rare Find!

GILFORD $2,599,000 A Special Lake Winnipesaukee Home

Lake Winnipesaukee family compound with 500’ of frontage, 2 homes, 2 sandy beaches, 2 docking systems, 5-6 space carport & barn. A newer 2007 main house has living space all on one level with hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, open in design & tastefully appointed, a beautifully maintained vintage 2nd home with a large fireplace, multiple decks & porches; reminiscent of days gone by.

Amazing features: a rare 2 bay boathouse with a huge deck above & a third slip that is covered with a canopy, sandy swim area, brick walls, deck & patio with summer kitchen. Main house has 6 guest rooms, an elegant master suite, gorgeous gourmet kitchen, tray & coffered ceilings, fireplace in livingroom, huge sunroom with access to deck. Plus, a charming detached 2 -bedroom guesthouse with fireplace. Plenty of room to spread out, paved parking area & 2 car garage attached.

CENTER HARBOR $544,000 Golfer’s Take Note

This energy efficient home directly abuts & overlooks the 1st hole on the Waukewan Golf Course. Spectacular mountain views & sunsets, 1.82 acres loaded with flowering shrubs & gardens, stone walls, solar panels, outdoor wood boiler, multi-level deck & garden shed. A manageable 2,670 SF of custom living space, hardwood floors, fireplace with slate surround, cherry kitchen, formal dining, 2 sunrooms & a spacious master suite.

Ellen Mulligan, Broker Associate email: ellen@ellenmulligan.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 32 Whittier Highway, Center Harbor, NH 03226 Office: 603-253-4345 ext. 124 | Cell: 603-387-0369

www.ellenmulligan.com

Page 24 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019 • ‘Cue The Grill Continued from page 23 be the norm during Bike Week is a rare to medium-rare steak. Another reason I love and respect the biker crowd is they truly know how to order a steak.

Combine that steak with a delicious garlic and herb marinade and top it with a touch of South of the Border Avocado Corn Salsa, and you have an outstanding dinner entrée. This works well with a flank or skirt steak, cooked to no more than medium rare. Let it sit for 10 minutes, slice against the grain and fan the slices across the plate and top with the salsa.

This recipe is for a 2-lb. flank steak, which should feed four at home. One thing I have found is a great way to cook a flank steak is to sear on a high heat on both sides for 2 minutes or so, than slide it over to the other side of

Rt. 11 • Alton Bay

875-6363

the grill on a low heat, close the lid, and finish cooking on an indirect heat.

The searing seals in the juices and the lower heat helps retain them. Once cooked, put on a cutting board and loosely cover with foil for 10 minutes, then slice.

Grilled Garlic & Herb Flank Steak with an Avocado Corn Salsa ½ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 lb flank steak 2 large ears of corn 2 avocados, diced 3 Roma tomatoes, diced ½ red onion, diced ¼ cup chopped cilantro

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

Enjoy the view from our rooftop deck!

Just down the street from the dock.

Now Open Fri 4-8, Sat. 11:30-8, Sun 11:30-7

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

Juice of 1 lime In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and pour into a large Ziploc bag and add the steak(s). Shake it up a bit and massage the beef to let the marinade do its thing. Marinate overnight. Two hours before grilling, soak the ears of corn in water for 3060 minutes. An hour before grilling the steak, turn the grill onto high and grill the corn, in the husk, for about 12 -15 minutes, rolling occasionally and leave the lid of the grill closed in the process. Once the husk is charred on all sides, pull from the grill and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the diced avocados, onions, and tomatoes, as well as the chopped cilantro. Strip the husks off the corn, making sure all threads of the husks have been removed from the corn. Cut the kernels off the ears, add to the salsa and mix again. Add the lime juice, stir, and cover with the plastic directly touching the salsa to eliminate the possibility of any air involved which could brown the avocado. On half of a high-heated grill and on low on the other half, plop the steak on the

hot side for 1 minute, give it a ¼ turn, cook for another minute and turn over, repeating the process you did on side one. After 2 minutes on the second side, move it to the warm side of the grill and close the lid. Check it after a few minutes by checking the temp. For a perfect medium rare, you are looking for a temp of 130-135 degrees. Put the steak on a cutting board, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for 10 minutes, slice it against the grain in a diagonal fashion, fan the slices across 4 plates, top with the salsa and add whatever side dishes you want and enjoy.

While I wouldn’t recommend eating like this 7 days a week, we all need to splurge now and then, and when you do, do it right. Whether you enjoy being right in the middle of Bike Week and taking part in the fun and games, or if you lay low, have a great Bike Week.

Next week I will be sharing some fun grilling recipes geared toward keeping the kids out there happy.

If you have any questions or feedback, touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail. com.

VISIT US ONLINE!

.com

Got Golf?

Oak Hill Golf Course

Pease Road, Meredith

279-4438

2019 RATES 9 Holes $15 18 Holes $25 Unlimited Golf After 3 pm $15 After 5 pm $10

www.oakhillgc.com

Best Value in Golf!

Things to see and Things to do

Play The Best Courses in the Lakes Region Visit KingswoodGolfClub.com New Member Special

Come enjoy friendly golf on two great courses.

Stunning Views High Above the Lakes

Unlimited Greens for $1280 add your spouse for only $779

Natural Beauty in the Heart of NH “The Total Golf Club Experience” Route 28, S. Wolfeboro, NH

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

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

18 Holes • Par 71 140 Country Club • Gilford 603-524-7808

Along the banks of the Pemigewasset River

18 Holes • Par 71

North Ashland Road • Ashland 603-536-2227

E-Club!

Please visit and register on our websites to start receiving discounts and specials www.pheasantridgecc.com | www.whitemountaincc.com

Memberships Available

Lakes Region Events Calendar Updated Weekly indianmoundgc.com Jonathan Rivers Visit KingswoodGolfClub.com Director of Golf

9 & Dine

Now Open for 2019 Season

ProShop &

Tee Times Call for Great Spring Rates for $39603-539-7733

Summer fun begins Play here!

9 holes on Tuesdays & Sundays

“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.

between 11:00 - 5:00Menu and enjoy Serving a Full Daily lunch from our special menu.

Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Every Day! Includes Cart, Tax & Gratuity 603-539-2901-Take Out

See Area Course Map online at thelaker.com/golfing

Memberships Available

Summer fun begins here!

Visit KingswoodGolfClub.com

Mother’s Day

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 25

Silent film classic ‘Safety Last’ at the Flying Monkey It’s an image so powerful, people who’ve never seen the movie still instantly recognize it. The vision of Harold Lloyd hanging from the hands of a huge clock, from the climax of his silent comedy ‘Safety Last,’ (1923), has emerged as a symbol of the ‘anything goes’ spirit of early Hollywood and the magic of the movies.

See how Harold gets into his high-altitude predicament in a screening of ‘Safety Last,’ one of Lloyd’s most popular comedies, on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, located at 39 South Main Street in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

The screening will feature live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, a New

Hampshire-based silent film musician.

The story of ‘Safety Last’ follows young go-getter Lloyd to the big city, where he hopes to make his mark in business and send for his small town sweetheart.

His career at a downtown department store stalls, however, until he gets a chance to pitch a surefire publicity An original poster for Harold Lloyd’s idea—hire a ‘Safety Last’ circa 1923. (Courtesy Photo)

human fly to climb the building’s exterior.

However, when the human fly has a lastminute run-in with the law, Harold is forced to make the climb himself, floor by floor, with his sweetheart looking on.

The result is an extended sequence blending comedy and terror that holds viewers spellbound.

Lloyd, along with Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, is regarded as one of the silent

screen’s three great clowns. Lloyd’s character, a young go-getter ready to struggle to win the day, proved hugely popular in the 1920s.

The Flying Monkey’s silent film/live music series gives today’s audiences the chance to experience early cinema as it was intended: on the big screen, with live music, and with an audience. “Put the whole experience back together, and you can see why people first fell in love with the movies,” said Rapsis, who practices the nearly lost art of silent film accompaniment. Rapsis performs on a digital synthesizer that reproduces the texture of the full orchestra, creating a traditional “movie score” sound.

For information, call 603-536-2551 or visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Get Tickets for the 32nd Annual Central NH VNA & Hospice Home and Garden Tour The four homes on the 32nd Annual Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice Home and Garden Tour on July 10 look like they should be featured in a book or magazine about fabulous houses. In fact two of them either already have or will be featured, and you can view them between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm on the day of the tour.

The four homes - three in Wolfeboro and one in Tuftonboro - include a beautifully restored classic Colonial circa 1795, a hilltop beauty with panoramic views, a stylish home built for two on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and a retirement home designed and built with rustic charm in mind.

Tickets for the tour are $40 and go on

sale Saturday, June 15. You may purchase tickets at Black’s Gift and Paper Store located at 8 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, at www.centralvna.org/ donate or by calling 1-800-244-8549.

In addition to the tour, there is an optional lunch ticket available for $15.

This year’s luncheon will be held at The Barn at The Inn on Main. Tickets for the luncheon must be purchased in advance.

The very successful Dine Around Raffle will also be held in conjunction with the tour. Committee members will be selling Raffle Tickets in front of Harvest Market, 36 Center Street, Wolfeboro on June 15, 22 and 29 as well as at two of the homes on the day

of the tour. Purchasers have a chance to win a gift certificate to one of over 50

participating restaurants in the Lakes Region.

Concord, New Hampshire

MOONLIGHT MADNESS! Friday, June 14 from 5 to 9 pm Shopping and Entertainment!

wolfeborochamber.com 603-569-2200

FUN ACTIVITIES « Adventure Bicycle Ride Departs Nordic Skier at 5 pm

« Carnival Games

Made possible by Proud Community Event Sponsors Including our Silver Sponsors

Games 5-9 pm at Black’s

EXCITING PERFORMANCES « Pineapple Bob & His Silver Tone Blues 5:30 -8 pm on Main Street « Positive Repercussions 6-8 pm in front of the railroad station

Page 26 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Advice to the Players - One Week, Two Concerts June is a musical month in Sandwich, as Advice To The Players presents two Summer Concert Series performances in one week to round out the month Natalia Shevchuk & Stephen Poppel on Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 pm and Hiroya Tsukamoto on Sunday, June 30 at 5:30 pm. Both concerts are at The Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Center Sandwich.

Natalia Shevchuk studied under the guidance of Nina Kharchenko (first teacher), Natalia Vitte, Igor Ryabov, Ada Krivosheina, and Iya Tsarevich at Kyiv State Conservatory named after P.A. Tchaikowsky (Ukraine). She was among the winners of Rachmaninoff’s piano competition in Kyiv in 1993.

Natalia currently works as the organist and choir director at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Latham, NY. She also accompanies at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Harlemville, NY.

Hiroya Tsukamoto

Natalia Shevchuk

Steve Poppel

Joining Natalia is Stephen Poppel, who has performed in musical theater, orchestra, and chamber groups in Philadelphia, New York City, and Cambridge. For 35 years he was a member of the Chamber Music

Conference and Composers Forum of the East, and is a founding member of the Chatham Chamber Ensemble, a classical woodwind trio. They will be playing a selection of classical pieces varying from Gerald Finzi to Beethoven.

Hiroya Tsukamoto is an innovative guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world music. Born and raised in Japan, in 2000 he received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the U.S. Tsukamoto’s performances are so much more than just his instrumental abilities. He has the unique capability of engaging an audience with a personable and genuine approach that transfixes his audience and almost transcends his capabilities as a guitarist. Audience members will be mesmerized; Tsukamoto plays with an effortless skill on the guitar and a repertoire that will have you traveling

the world, not to mention experiencing new sounds with his own compositions.

He will be playing a unique and original repertoire of music.

Admission for the Concert Series is Choose-Your-Own-Ticket Price, and there will be refreshments available by donation.

The Concerts Series is produced by Advice To The Players, at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Center Sandwich. The Concert Series hosts weekly concerts in the summer, and intermittent concerts through the fall, winter, and spring. Admission and donations support the arts, the artists and the venue. The 2019 Concert Series is presented in loving memory of Dick Stuart.

For more information visit www. advicetotheplayers.org/the-concertsseries.

GeezLouise!

GeezLouise!

GeezLouise!

osquitoes. No Ticks.

Eclectic Home Decor Eclectic Home Decor

Eclectic Home Decor

Rte 109, Melvin Village, NHYear! (next(next to Melvin P.O.)P.O.) Rte 109, NH to Melvin NowMelvin Open for Village, our 11th

Labor Day Weekend SaleSaleat budget-friendly prices Wednesday - Sunday • 10am-5pm Labor Day Weekend Like-new furniture Where the Lakes Region Clicks!

20-30% off selected furniture!

off furniture!

448 Gov.20-30% Wentworth Hwy,selected Melvin NH Rte 109, Melvin Village, NHVillage, (next to• 603-544-2011 Melvin P.O.) Open Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 11-5 Open Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 11-5

Labor Day Weekend Sale

20-30% off selected furniture!

Open Fridays 1-5, Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 11-5 Where the Lakes Region Clicks!

$25 OFF

No Mosquitoes.

No Ti Your First Service!

No Mosquitoes.

No Ticks. $25 No Mosquitoes. No Ticks. $25 OFF No Mosquitoes.

No Ticks. $ OFF No Mosquitoes.

No Ticks.

No Kidding.

No Kidding.

O No Kidding.

First time customers only. Limit one coupon per property. Not valid with other offers.

Expires 12/31/2017.

Where the Lakes Region Clicks!

Your First Service!

Your First Service!

The original and most trusted mosquito and tick eliminator for over 10 years.

The original and mostYour trusted mosquito and tick eliminator for over 10 years.

Call The Squad for a Free Estimate

The original and most 603-380-4541 trusted mosquito and

No NoKidding.

Kidding.

or visit MosquitoSquad.com

tick eliminator for over 10 years.

NH-LakesRegion@MosquitoSquad.com

Call The Squad for a Free Estimate First time customers only. Limit one coupon

603.380.4541 pertime property.

Not only. valid Limit with other offers.

First customers one coupon Expires 12/31/2017. per property. Not valid with other offers.

Expires 12/31/2017.

or visit MosquitoSquad.com

First time cu per prop

No Kidding.603.380.4541 Ask About Our LAKER Trial Package

The original The originaland andmost most trusted mosquito and trusted mosquito and eliminator Mosquito Squad of NH Lakes Regiontick tick eliminatorfor for over 1010years. over years.

2 Spray

Call Estimate CallThe TheSquad Squad for for aa Free Free Estimate

603.380.4541

or orvisit visit MosquitoSquad.com MosquitoSquad.com

GETmost THE COMBINATION The original and Call TheTHAT SquadW

Total Tick & Mosquito Elimination for Full S

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 27

Storm Chasing: A Twisted Pleasure

By Mark Okrant There are a number of people who get their kicks by driving all over the landscape in search of violent storms.

Many do this in the name of scientific investigation, while others are adventure seekers or simply curious.

These adrenaline junkies are known as storm chasers. Most are searching for tornadoes; however, others prefer to track lightning and thunderstorms, cumulonimbus clouds, tropical cyclones, or hail storms.

Dr. Eric Hoffman is one of five professors in Plymouth State University’s (PSU) meteorology program. New Hampshire’s only undergraduate meteorology degree program is housed in the state-of-the-art Judd Gregg Meteorology Institute, on the top floor of Boyd Hall at PSU. Like his colleagues, weather phenomena have been a lifelong passion for Dr. Hoffman. However, unlike many in his profession, he has experience as a storm chaser.

During interviews of storm chasers conducted more than a decade ago, participants listed a range of motivations for this pastime. These include the mystery of the unknown, the open road, being one with nature, and thrill seeking/risk taking. However, for scientists like Dr. Hoffman, the purpose of the chase is for collecting scientific and empirical data that will enhance future efforts to predict the nature of these violent bursts of nature.

Who are these storm chasers?

While it is not a requirement, many have backgrounds in meteorology, the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere as a means of forecasting the weather. The vast majority are males in their mid-thirties; most have college degrees, are lovers of nature, and reside in the central or southern U.S. states.

Unless storm chasers are working in a faculty or researcher capacity at a university, or have obtained rare funding from a federal agency, these hardy souls generally are not paid.

Recently, a handful of entrepreneurs have developed chase-tour services, a slightly crazed form of niche tourism.

According to historic information, the first recognized storm chaser was a man named David Hoadley, whose efforts to track tornadoes in North Dakota began in 1956. Hoadley founded a magazine called Storm Track, where he published his findings. Another pioneer of storm spotting was Neil Ward, who tracked storms in Oklahoma, during the 1950s and 1960s. The first coordinated activity sponsored by an institution dates back to 1969. The Alberta Hail Studies (AHS) employed a small fleet

Severe thunderstorm with lightning from 2017. of vehicles fitted with meteorological and hail catching equipment. Field personnel were kept abreast of weather phenomena and directed where to travel by a radio controller at a radar site. A major breakthrough occurred in 1973, when a team comprised of University of Oklahoma and Severe Storms Laboratory personnel completed a successful chase of that state’s Union City tornado.

Beginning in the late 1970s, the media brought attention and funding to storm chasing. Four events are credited with the emergence of widespread interest in this activity. These are: The Weather Channel (1982), development of internet activity (1990s), the movie Twister (1996), and the Discovery Channel’s reality series, Storm Chasers (2007 to 2011). Meanwhile, improvements to an innovation called Mobile Doppler Radar Intercept allowed people in the field to have greater freedom in finding storm paths, thereby expanding storm chasers’ ability to get closer to tornadoes.

Even with the aid of the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Channel, and improved radar systems, there is no guarantee that a chaser will actually view a storm event. Countless hours—labeled “extreme sitting”— are spent waiting, while analyzing data and forecasting probabilities before speeding toward a hopeful event. During a typical outing, storm chasers may drive hundreds of miles to position themselves for the chase.

In this ultimate gamble with nature, exact timing and a good deal of luck are needed to view these spectacular, albeit short-term, meteorological events. Just as any professional poker player can attest, more often than not, all of the preparation and sudden action produces a “bust,” when the storms they are chasing don’t fire.

This is a seasonal activity. In the southern states, spring and early summer—especially the months of May and June—are peak times. In the

DJ’s Septic Pumping, Inc.

Professional Septic Service Since 1983

• Sewage Pumps Serviced and Installed

• Maintenance Schedules

• Septic Tanks Pumped

• Fully Insured

• 200ft. Hose

• Emergency Service

Lic. #391

Wolfeboro, NH • www.djsseptic.net • Phone 603-569-5286

Midwest as well as Tornado Alley, sobriquet for the Great Plains, the summer and fall months are the peak period for chasing.

Why is the Great Plains region a preferred place to view tornadoes; and why not New England? When you visit the plains for the first time, the feeling of openness and exposure to nature is commensurate with being in a small boat on the ocean. In this region, there are no mountains or forests to block your view of the onset of storms.

Therefore, a forming cyclonic system— the type that produces tornadoes—can be viewed from a substantial distance.

Additionally, the low moisture profile of the atmosphere makes it possible to view the full structure of the tornado.

Meanwhile, here in New Hampshire, the atmosphere rarely produces systems that are conducive to forming a tornado cell. Even when one develops, all of those beautiful mountains and forests make storm viewing extremely difficult. Furthermore, according to Dr. Hoffman, this region tends to produce high precipitation super cell thunderstorms, wherein the large amount of rain near the storm’s center

acts like a curtain, rendering any tornado activity nearly impossible to spot.

The tornado of July 24, 2008 provides evidence of what Dr. Hoffman described. That day, a one-half mile wide tornado spent 90 minutes on the ground, cutting a swath between the towns of Deerfield and Freedom.

The storm destroyed a dozen homes, damaged 200 more, and caused the first tornado-related death within New Hampshire in more than 60 years. Despite the fact that the NWS measured wind speeds of up to 135 miles per hour, and labeled it an EF-2 (on the Enhanced Fujita scale of 0 to 5) tornado, there was no credible sighting of a funnel.

Storm chasing is not for the weak of spirit. Along with the threat from the tornado’s winds, one needs to be very concerned about lightning, large hail, flooding, hazardous road conditions, wandering animals, downed power lines, flying debris, and dramatically reduced visibility. Then there is another great risk—the presence of other storm chasers madly in pursuit of the same quarry.

Being in the right place at the right time allows one to see nature in one of its most violent and spectacular states. In discussing Dr. Hoffman’s two experiences as a tornado chaser, he emphasized the respect one must have for both nature and human life.

One must know the physical structure of these magnificent storm systems, as a slight miscalculation could place the storm chaser in immediate peril, or miss the event entirely. While these stalwarts live for the chase, all are cognizant of the value of human life, and are continually respectful of the people whose lives may be instantly disrupted by one of these powerful storms.

SNEAKER SALE

20%

OFF REGULAR PRICES

5 DAYS ONLY!

WED - SUN JUNE 12th - 16th

HUNDREDS OF STYLES * THOUSANDS OF PAIRS

MENS * WOMENS * KIDS OFF (some exclusions may apply. visit store for complete details)

MEREDITH, NH 279-7463 • WOLFEBORO 569-3560 NORTH CONWAY, NH 356-7818 • LACONIA, NH 524-1276

Page 28 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

NH State Parks provide Hiker Shuttle at Franconia Notch State Park

Gafney Library Annual Fundraiser Event The highly anticipated 11th annual Art at the Gafney fundraiser at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville is currently on exhibit through Saturday, August 17. Committee members Julie Kessler, Teresa Farina and Peter Abate have coordinated the exhibit of over 50 artists, each artist contributing two pieces of art. One piece is for show or sale and the other is donated to the Gafney as a fundraiser raffle item.

Artists in this year’s show include Peter Abate, Madelyn Albee, Audrey Beach, Darlene Bean, Amy Bintz, Ruth Ann Bleau, Roy Blomster, Chris Bozuwa (posthumously), Bob Bond, Titia Bozuwa, Judy Brenner, Peggy Brewster, Steve Brown, Stacey Bubar, Polly Cain, Alicia Childers, Martina Cyr, Mabel Doyle, Ken Eason, Frank Frazier, Teresa McWilliams Farina, Bob Farrell, Peggy Farrell, Grace Ferguson, Ron Fountain, J.P. Goodwin, Yvette Haddock, Renee Hardy, Sue Houde, AmyRose Johnson and Elaine Klement. Also included are Gary LaPierre, Gregory Hammond LaPierre, Stacy Lynes, Maureen

McCarthy, Anita Muise, Karen Nastuk, Mikel O’Brien, Maryanne O’Mara, Helen Parlon, Shawn Pelech, Martha Pike, Jo Robbins, Jeff Roberts, Emma Royle, Norman Royle, Suze Shaw, Di Spaulding, Maryanne Sheckman, Jared St. Onge, Sharon Theiling, Cynthia Towle, Susan Trayes, Mary Ulinski, Seth Ulinski, Anne Vaughan, Lukas K. Weber, Ruth Willet and Beth Wittenberg.

A closing reception will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 2 pm. At that time all raffle tickets will be drawn and announced.

Raffle ticket are 15 tickets for $10, six tickets for $5, and a single ticket at $1 each. Each ticket may be placed on a donated item of choice. There are over 50 items from which to choose.

The exhibit is open during regular library hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 7 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 12:30 pm. For more information, call Library Director Beryl Donovan at 603-522-3401.

JOIN THE THOUSANDS

Who’ve Benefited from Soul Healing

Free Seminar!

In Person

Sun., June 23, 1pm to 3pm @ YOGA 4 Life Studio 615 Center St, Wolfeboro, NH

New Hampshire State Parks has announced the pilot hiker-shuttle service will be provided again this year in Franconia Notch State Park.

This service offers a safe and legal alternative to parking on Interstate 93 for people visiting the Franconia Notch and the White Mountain National Forest.

The shuttle service will run through Sunday, October 20 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The shuttle will run continuously from 8:30 am to 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays (rain or shine). The cost is $5 per person and only cash is accepted.

Increased visitation to the White Mountains Region, particularly at the Falling Waters/Old Bridle Path trailheads near Lafayette Place, has caused parking lots to fill quickly, resulting in illegal and unsafe parking along Interstate 93. State agencies, the White Mountain National Forest and other partners have been working together to explore alternatives to parking on the highway.

As a pilot program, dogs are allowed initially. State officials will evaluate the shuttle service program, adjusting as needed and determining its overall feasibility.

The shuttle service will operate from Cannon Mountain’s Peabody Base Lodge (Exit 34C) parking lot.

“Spring Into Summer” Concert by Farmington Community Band The Farmington Community Band, under the direction of Trisha Craig, begins its fourth season of outdoor concerts with “Spring Into Summer” on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm. The concert will take place on the lawn of the First Congregational Church at 400 Main Street in downtown Farmington.

The concert will feature selections of great American music that everyone will enjoy, including “Teddy Bears Picnic” by John Bratton and George Gershwin’s “Summertime.”

The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the green. There will also be 40 chairs for seating. The “Original

Hard and Soft Serve

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

Fresh Ground Burgers Daily

by appointment only

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

Next to Mini Golf • Alton Bay “Brand Name Family Footwear for Less”

Lisa Smiley Soul Services

603-520-0720

Farmington Franks” meal will be available along with drinks and ice cream.

The public is encouraged to contribute to the Farmington Community Band, a tax-exempt, non-profit organization.

The band appreciates and relies on donations from the public, which enables them to purchase new arrangements and to support their mission of increasing community spirit in the town of Farmington through music. In case of rain, the concert will be performed inside the church. For more information, visit farmingtonnhcommunityband.org.

All Flavors

Tuesday Teleconference

Dial 605-475-4856 Use Access code 903317# Every Tuesday 8:15 pm Facebook.com/LisaSmileySoulServices SoulServicesNH@Gmail.com

Hikers can park in the lot and take the approximately 10-15 minute ride oneway to Lafayette Place. The shuttle will pick visitors up at the Falling Waters/Bridle Path and return them to the Peabody Base Lodge parking lot.

Lafayette Place and Falling Waters/ Bridle Path trailheads will be the only stops other than the Peabody lot. Drivers are encouraged to drop passengers off at these locations to reduce the number of people that need to use a shuttle.

For information on additional available hiker parking lots, parking lot capacity and trails accessed from parking lots, visit www.nhstateparks. org/visit/state-parks/franconia-notchstate-park.

The Division of Parks and Recreation is one of five divisions of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. NH State Parks and Recreation is comprised of the Bureau of Park Operations, Bureau of Historic Sites, Bureau of Trails, Bureau of Community Recreation, and Cannon Mountain. The Division manages 93 properties, including state parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, trails, waysides, and natural areas.

To learn more, visit www. nhstateparks.org, follow NH State Parks on Facebook and Twitter, or call 603-271-3556.

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!

Downtown Meredith • 279-7463 www.bootleggersfootwear.com

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 29

Honoring New England’s Supermodified Heroes For decades, supermodified races have filled pits and grandstands at New England race tracks. Now, the North East Motor Sports Museum honors the brave supermodified driving stars and those who prepare their cars and promote their races.

Through October 2019, the supers and those who drive them are the subject of the museum’s featured exhibit. In a display underwritten by lead sponsor, Shea Concrete and supporting sponsor the Association there, there are more supermodifieds on the floor than the museum has ever hosted for any other division in its existence.

Cars on display are as wild as the cut-down built by the Volante brothers, driven by the fearless one, Gavin Couper in the 1960s. Its outrageous power came from a Chevy engine with a blower bolted to its intake.

When NESMRA sanctioned races in the 1960s and 1970s at Star, Thompson and Arundel Speedways, cars driven to race by Ed West and Ollie Silva are on display. These are not replicas but rather the real thing driven by the top two NESMRA feature winners.

The first big race Bentley Warren won was the 1969 Oswego Classic. The

Ollie Silva behind the wheel.

winning trophy from that race is on display at the museum as is a trophy collection from wins crafted by Paul “Ricochet” Richardson.

In 1964, Ed Perkins built a roadster that was driven by Richardson, Silva, Warren, and flipped end-over-end in 1975 at Thompson by Ipswich, MA driver Art Rousseau. That’s when the car’s racing days ended. Perkins then installed it in his basement where it sat unseen for more than 40 years before being restored and coming to the museum in April.

There are just two cars remaining from

the once-robust V-6 supermodified class, both driven by “Torrid” Ted Parker and one of them can be seen in the museum’s Supermodified display.

Ed Shea, whose company, Shea Concrete, is the lead sponsor of the exhibit and this year’s Legends Day event, once put an insane supermodified in the hands of Russ Wood who proceeded to win four championships. The car, which has been magnificently restored, and more than a half-dozen trophies Wood won driving it, some of them six-feet-tall, are at the museum for you to see. The car driven to the Star

VISIT US ONLINE!

Speedway Classic win in 1978 by the late Dave Thomas has been restored and is on display.

Also on display are photo albums focused on supermodified racing in New England from the early cut-down days to the sport as it is today. The highlight of the exhibit will take place on Sunday, October 27, when Legends Day will honor the late Ollie Silva, and driving stars Ed West and Bentley Warren in an afternoon of remembrance, stories, laughter, and fellowship. The event will take the stage at noon at the museum and includes lunch. Tickets are priced at $30 for non-members and $25 for members. Send your payment to North East Motor Sports Museum, 922 Route 106, Loudon, NH 03307 or call to order tickets at 603-783-0183.

The North East Motor Sports Museum is owned by the Racing

History Preservation Group, a 501-c-3 educational non-profit organization that seeks to discover, preserve and share the history of motorsports in the Northeast. The 10,000 square foot museum opened in 2017 on the grounds of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. .com

NH Audubon McLane Center – Pollinator Garden Grand Opening Party!

A celebration for the new pollinator gardens at the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord will take place on June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will feature music, crafts, food and tips on how to encourage pollinators in your backyard. Tour the new garden, visit informational stations, participate in family friendly activities, and enjoy a picnic.

Pemi Native Plants will have native pollinator friendly plants for sale.

There also will be a raffle of baskets with garden goods generously donated by sponsors. Green Heron music will entertain and Roots Catering will be on site with food from 11 am to 1 pm.

Pollinators are a vital part of our world. It is estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of pollinators. Unfortunately, pollinator numbers are declining but research shows that our backyards, and even container gardens, can and do make a difference for pollinator survival.

Come learn more about these fascinating pollinators and enjoy a picnic in the garden. An admission will be charged. Inquiries may be directed to hchapman@nhaudubon.org.

Founded in 1914, NH Audubon’s mission is to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and people. It is an independent statewide membership organization with four nature centers throughout the state.

Expert educators give programs to children, families and adults at centers and in schools. Staff biologists and volunteers conduct bird conservation efforts such as the Peregrine Falcon restoration. NH Audubon protects thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and is a voice for sound public policy on environmental issues. For information on NH Audubon, including membership, volunteering, programs, sanctuaries, and publications, call 603224-9909, or visit www.nhaudubon. org. The Center is located at 84 Silk Farm Road in Concord, NH.

Things to see and Things to do

Your Destination for the finest Diamonds & Jewelry in the Lakes Region Open Wed. thru Sat. 10 to 5 or by appointment

Celebrating 49 Years of Fine Design and Crafting

Cash For Gold & Gems

GIA-Graduate Gemologist 603-253-4100

In the Little Mauve Victorian • Rt. 25 At the Lights • Center Harbor

Wolfeboro Casuals Lakes Region Events®Calendar Updated Weekly

Gallery & Chocorua Creative Arts Center wall art home goods jewelry wearables cards & gifts

Works from 36 Artists & Crafters • Drawing and Painting Classes too!

Art Works Gallery, 132 Rt. 16/White Mt. Hwy., Chocorua, NH 03817

Open year-round, Sat. & Sun in June, everyday in July & August, 10-5 pm or by appointment.

603-323-8041 • www.chocoruaartworks.com • www.facebook.com/chocoruaartworks/

Men’s & Women’s Summer Resort Clothing Now Available at Wolfeboro Casuals Don’t forget Dad! Summer fun begins here!

This Father’s Day June 16th

Main Street • WoLfeboro • 603-569-5558 Summer fun begins here!

Page 30 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Simple Steps Can Help Slow the Spread of Emerald Ash Borer The State of New Hampshire is reminding residents and visitors of the steps they can take to help slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the state.

EAB was first identified in New Hampshire in 2013 and can be found in seven counties. Slowing its spread is a vital component of keeping the state’s forests healthy, which, in turn, affects the economy, including forestry and recreation.

EAB can be found in both ash logs and firewood. Anyone moving ash logs within New Hampshire should confirm the logs are not infested, or ship logs only to mills willing to debark them immediately. Shipment of ash logs out of New Hampshire to neighboring Maine requires a federal compliance agreement.

Firewood that includes or may include ash wood should not be transported more than five miles within the state, be seasoned at its place of origin for 12 months, or be delivered and burned between September 1 and June 1.

New Hampshire firewood requires a

state-issued variance, exemption or federal compliance agreement before it can be moved to Maine or Vermont.

Ash mulch or chips of any size can be moved throughout the year within New Hampshire.

A non-native beetle, EAB larvae kill ash trees by feeding on their inner bark, disrupting the trees’ ability to transport water and nutrients. Signs of infestation include ash trees whose bark has been removed by birds – called “blonding” – S-shaped patterns under the bark and D-shaped exit holes.

Anyone who suspects they may have found EAB should report their findings to nhbugs.org or call 800-444-8978.

For more information related to EAB characteristics and outbreak locations, as well as steps that residents, visitors, municipalities and industries can take to help control the spread of EAB, visit nhdfl.org or call 603-271-2214.

Part of the N.H. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Division of Forests and Lands protects and promotes the value provided by trees and forests.

Swim With a Mission Bringing Events to Lakes Region The ultimate leadership training and team-building day is coming up this summer on July 11. If you like paintball and teamwork, this is your chance to get in on the fun. The event is presented by Swim With A Mission.

Spend the day with your own Navy SEAL learning how to work as a team and playing paintball in a private tournament. Bring your management team, your sales team, your customers, your vendors or any other group that would like to bond. This is a truly unique opportunity. The event will take place at OSG Paintball, located at 1053 North Barnstead Road in Center Barnstead, NH. Each team will be assigned their own Navy SEAL upon registration.

Teams will get time \with the Navy SEAL in the morning to work on team building, then each team will be led by their Navy SEAL in a private paintball tournament. During the day, there will be a barbecue which will include music, open bar, and the chance to mingle with all of the Navy SEALs. There will also be trophies and prizes.

Registration of a team includes assistance by a Navy SEAL for the day, all paintball equipment, snacks during the day, beverages, an afternoon barbecue and music and fun for all.

On July 13, an Open Water Swim Festival fundraiser will occur at Wellington State Park in Bristol. The festival will take place on the shores of beautiful Newfound Lake and includes a day of competition, military demonstrations, music, food and many other events such as swim races, K-9 competitions, Black Hawk helicopters and 30 Navy SEALS in attendance. The Navy SEALS and Manchester Police

will compete in a K-9 Challenge. Swim races with 1K, 5K, 10K and 10K team relays will also compete. This is a very popular event and last year saw 4,000 attendees. (At a past Newfound event, spectators were treated to seeing Navy SEALS parachute from a helicopter into Newfound Lake; a four-man team and a Navy SEAL dog opted to skip the parachutes and instead jumped from a helicopter directly into the water!)

What is Swim WithAMission and what does it do? According to information provided by co-founders Phil and Julie Taub at www.swimwithamission.org, “This organization combines our most fundamental passions: veterans, lake living and swimming. What a joy to be able to bring such a meaningful event to the Lakes Region, to showcase the cleanest lake in the northeast, to inspire swimmers and volunteers to join us in an open water swim across Newfound Lake and to be motivated by our U.S. Navy SEALs. We are so grateful that our first two years were such a great success and are exceedingly appreciative of every swimmer, donor, sponsor, volunteer and participant who helped make this mission victorious.

We have an incredible board, advisors and swim committee that are working hard to make year three even better.

Please join us to make a difference!”

The website also states, “Our veterans and their families have given so much and for some, made the ultimate sacrifice. Our veterans deserve more…we hope that you will join us on this mission to help and honor our veterans.”

Registration for events is now open; visit www.swimwithamission.org for all details and forms.

Landscaping the Lakes Region for over 30 years “When Quality Matters”

Windham ● Warner ● Tilton, NH

• Design • Night Lighting • Installation • Lawn Fertilization • Maintenance • Irrigation • Hardscapes • Hydroseeding

603-569-5549 | www.BlueRidgeLandscapingInc.com

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 31

Summer Reading Program to explore ‘Universe of Stories’ New Hampshire’s public libraries are set to soar to new heights and explore new worlds this summer with the help of the 2019 Summer Reading Program theme, “A Universe of Stories.”

Library patrons of all ages will be invited to explore the galaxies – and our home planet – not only through books, magazines, music and movies, but also through activities and programs offered by their libraries, including a variety of celebrations for NASA’s 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic moon landing.

For many families with children, their public library is the only community space available during the summer months where free educational and cultural activities are available.

The State Library’s “Kids, Books and the Arts” grant program will fund special events by juried performers at libraries across the state, incorporating

music, magic, puppetry and storytelling into the “Universe of Stories” theme as a way of making reading even more fun.

Summer reading programming can help children stay motivated to read, maintain their skills during summer vacation and help them develop positive attitudes about reading, books and the library. Program participants are encouraged to read whatever materials they like, including those not directly tied to the “A Universe of Stories” theme.

The New Hampshire State Library promotes excellence in libraries and

$ 17 9

Well & Septic In

CONSERVED

Quality Granite & Craftsmanship since 1938

603-225-6721

perrybrothersmonuments@gmail.com

253 Sheep Davis Road • Concord • perrybrothersmonuments.com

Roche Realty Group, Inc. 1921 Parade Road Laconia, NH 03246

Paul K. Zyla REALTOR®

AFTER

LakesRegionChimneyPro.com

45 minute commute to Seacoast or Mountains 10 Minutes to Wolfeboro, Ossipee and Wakefield Shopping, Restaurants & Numerous Activities Reasonable Tax Structure • Lovely State Parks Terrific School System • Quiet Country Feel

SOLD

BEFORE

Come Discover SOLD SOLD SOLD

with rapid access to library and informational resources through the development and coordination of a statewide library/information system; by meeting the informational needs of New Hampshire’s state, county and municipal governments and its libraries; and by serving as a resource for New Hampshire. For more information, visit nh.gov/nhsl.

Perry Brothers Monuments

SWEEP

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

520-7217

library services to all New Hampshire residents, by assisting libraries and the people of New Hampshire

Business: (603)528-0088 Cell: (603) 496-8490

www.rocherealty.com e-mail: pkZyla@rocherealty.com

Brookfield

The best kept secret in the Lakes Region 25 Minutes to Rochester, 35 Minutes to Dover, 45 Minutes to Portsmouth

SOLD

CONSERVED

Best View Lot Left

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD SOLD SOLD

! t f e L s t o L Just 2

SOLD

SOLD

Drew Farm Donald McWhirter Builder - Melvin Village 603-340-0341 donaldjmrr@aol.com

Pastoral farm lands, accented with rock walls provide luxurious 2 to 4 acre home sites, some with views of Moose Mountain Range. Custom built homes in a quintessential New England setting. Quiet and peaceful yet near everything. Located in the highly regarded Governor Wentworth school district and close proximity to highly acclaimed private schools, Brookfield allows you many of the amenities of beautiful Wolfeboro and the Lakes Region without the summer congestion.

Fun things to do every season: Enjoy a winter wonderland for skiing, snowmobiling, skating, ice fishing or just an evening by the fire. In spring, the maple syrup starts flowing and flowers bloom galore. A summer of sight-seeing, concerts, summer theater, craft fairs, boating, fishing, biking, swimming, lakes, beaches and theme parks. In autumn, nearby country fairs, apple picking and fresh locally grown native produce will fill you up with wholesome goodness.

New Hampshire has the seventh highest per capita income and the lowest crime rate in the country; the SAT scores of its students are the highest in America; and it is among the lowest taxed states in the nation. Come discover the good life in Brookfield, New Hampshire.

LET US MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL

Page 32 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Free Delivery | Free Set Up | 0% Financing Available 433 NH Rt. 11 | Farmington, NH 603-755-4402 www.newenglandfurniture.net

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 33

Yester year Keeping Watch: Women Fire Tower Observers of the Forest

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Fire towers have saved our forests from fire many times over the years.

If you are a hiker, you may have come across or heard of fire towers from fellow hikers. Many towers are no longer used, with more sophisticated methods of spotting possible fires the norm.

At one time, women played a role in populating the fire towers and keeping a good watch for smoke/fires in the White Mountains. Known as WOOFs (Women Observers of the Forest), the intrepid women looked out for the forests we enjoy today. If not for their work, fires could have damaged or destroyed beloved mountains and trails in the northern part of the state.

Like many other aspects of American life and work, fire towers were usually run by men long ago. They worked for the U.S. Forest Service and other organizations. Men worked in shifts during the most fire prone months of the year and especially during drought periods. Sitting high up in the fire tower, a man with binoculars was on the lookout for any possible fire so those on the ground could dowse the fire before it did a lot of damage.

However, World War II saw men enlisting or being drafted, which took many away from their fire tower watch work. The need for fire tower workers was no less just because the war was on, but who would work in the towers and watch for fire?

According to Stories from the White Mountains: Celebrating the Region’s Historic Past by Mike Dickerman, the United States Forest Service began recruiting women for the look-out posts. Around the summer of 1943, a number of stations saw woman working in the fire towers.

There was a lot to learn to be a fire tower observer. To be prepared, a three-day training session was held by the United State Forest Service at the former Gale River CCC camp in Bethlehem, NH. The training session was vigorous, and a woman would need to have a certain personality to do the job: an ability to remain focused and calm should she spot a fire; a brave personality that would not balk at being alone in the woods atop a fire tower for months at a time; and a healthy and strong body that could endure hiking to

a tower and climbing into the lookout station atop a tower, and well as doing trail maintenance work.

The chosen women must have felt a sense of pride that they were deemed up to the job, and they were nicknamed WOOFS - Women Observers of the Forest Service. Among the first on the job at that time was Maude Bickford of Tilton, NH. According to Taking the Lead: Women and the White Mountains, a publication of the Museum of the White Mountains, Maude was assigned to Black Mountain in Benton, NH. She not only sat in the tower to watch for fires, but also was trained to be a plane spotter for that area of the White Mountains. Part of her job was to watch for enemy planes, as per the Civilian Defense Agency. Although the war was fought in Europe, the possibility of German planes entering the area could not be discounted; lookouts were a necessity. The work, however, could have been dangerous for a number of reasons, not the least of which would be an enemy plane shooting into a fire tower.

The timber in the White Mountains was of vital importance to the war effort as well and the forests had to be protected from fire. The towers were a good way to keep track of any possible fires. The work was often dangerous, but still a number of women proved up to the task during the war years.

Courage was something Maude (and other women) had in abundance.

In Around Tilton by Bonnie Randall, Carol Stone and Dennis Evans, it is written that Maude was born in 1895 and married Ralph Bickford, a man 10 years her senior. Soon after they were married, Maude’s husband, as well as her father, contracted polio. Maude nursed them both (her husband had a partial recovery due to her care), as well as taking in an 8-year-old niece.

Realizing she would have to find a way to support the family, Maude opened a store to sell supplies to the nearby Tilton Free Campground. The business supported the family until the belttightening years of World War II. Once again, Maude had to be resourceful.

We cannot know why Maude chose to apply for a job as fire tower watcher, but we do know it took courage and an ability to meet challenges. In her new job, Maude was called upon to live on

The Adventure Is Open Daily • Both Locations The Original adventure golf

1 OFF 10am $ 00

Bring the camera and the family!

planned and cooked. Communication with the outside world was part of the job - the women had to check in with Forest Service personnel to give weather reports and get information on trails that might need clearing.

Along with watching for fires, and maintaining nearby trails, a worker was required to fight a fire if it was in her vicinity.

Fire towers were sitting ducks for any number of weather conditions, including high winds and rain and lightning storms. A storm could knock out power or cause damage due to lightning strikes, and the workers were trained to protect communication equipment.

There were plenty of dangers that went along with the job, but WOOF workers enjoyed perks as well. The women made their own schedules to a certain extent, they were independent, they had no family or others to look after, and they could experience the multitudinous joys of nature and the weather. Things from their normal lives, such as housework, caring for children and baking and laundry, seemed very far away. From viewing awe inspiring rain storms to a meteor shower on a summer’s night, WOOF workers must have felt a bit like they were the only people on earth. Loneliness and sometimes fear were there, and part of the job, but so too was freedom and the peace of the natural world all around them.

Once the war ended, men returned home and took up many of the fire tower jobs once again. But things would never be quite the same for fire tower women who proved to themselves they could do a job equal to a man. The WOOF, perhaps unwittingly, helped pave the way for more jobs and opportunities for women who came after, in the White Mountains and around the world.

NOT JUST A GRAIN STORE...

www.clarksgrain.com Whether farmer, pet owner, backyard gardener or wildlife enthusiast you will find almost everything you need in our stores.

271 Suncook Valley Rd. (Rte. 28) Chichester • 603-435-8388

1010 White Mountain Highway (Rte.16) Ossipee • 603-539-4006

Your locally owned & operated grain store for over 60 years

Rte.125 RV & Marine, Inc.

Our Best is the Least We Can Do!

- 5pm

with this coupon

Test your skills!

Known throughout the country for family fun!

Route 3 • Winnisquam 528-6434

remote Black Mountain in Benton, NH with only her dog for company. She held the job (and lived on site) from April to October in the years from 1942 to 1945. If reports of Maude’s age are correct, she would have been in her late 40s when she began her White Mountain fire tower job, certainly not a youngster by any means.

The first crew to receive their assignments during the war years, was, according to Stories from the White Mountains: Celebrating the Region’s Historic Past, a diverse group coming from a variety of backgrounds. One woman, Barbara Mortensen of Berlin, NH, may have wanted to forget her worries (her husband was stationed in an unknown location with the Navy), and she took a post to work the fire tower at Pine Mountain in Gorham, NH. Near Mount Chocorua in Albany, NH, former Girl Scouts of America secretary, Elizabeth Sampson, became a fire tower lookout. Dorothy Martin, a Sandwich, NH resident, was assigned to the Mount Pequawket post in North Conway.

If you weren’t in good physical condition, the job would have been nearly impossible. Just the climb to reach the tower locations was arduous.

The lookout jobs began in springtime, and especially in northern areas of the state, the mountains were often still snow covered, making for a difficult hike.

Climbing the tower stairs was a daily task and not an easy one. (It is said Maude Bickford brought her dog along for company, but the dog, she soon learned, was fearful of the tower stairs. Maude had to carry the dog up and down the stairs, only adding to the physicality of the job.)

A typical day for a WOOF worker was to watch for fires and be ever vigilant for enemy planes. Living quarters had to be kept neat and tidy, and meals

Route 3 • Meredith 366-5058

SELLING YOUR RV OR BOAT? Brokerage Specialists

1-800-CONSIGN WWW.THEROADISCALLING.COM

Page 34 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Mushrooms in the garden

By Emma Erler, Education Center Program Coordinator The most important thing to understand about mushrooms is that they are simply the aboveground fruiting bodies of fungi that live in the soil. The vast majority of fungal mass is below ground where it goes unseen and unnoticed until mushrooms emerge. The vast majority of fungi are beneficial. They are decomposers that break down dead and decaying organic matter such a stumps, old roots, or leaves. Most mushrooms do not damage lawns or gardens; they are simply an unsightly nuisance.

Mushrooms only grow when environmental conditions are just right. Prolonged periods of wet, humid weather cause fungi to send up fruiting structures. Fungi disperse to new areas via windblown spores. When the spores land in a suitable location they develop into new fungi, which will

grow mushrooms given enough time.

Mushrooms will go away on their own once the weather dries out. Keep in mind that although these fruiting bodies have disappeared, the fungal mycelia is still growing in the soil. The fungus will continue to grow and persist as long as there is plenty of organic matter to feed upon. Mushrooms will emerge again as soon as the growing conditions are right, which may not be for another year. If you are unwilling to wait for mushrooms to go away on their own, you can remove them by hand or with the lawn mower. Although removing the mushrooms themselves does nothing to affect the fungi in the soil, it will reduce the number of spores released into the environment and the number of new mushrooms in different areas of the lawn and garden. Fungicides are generally not recommended because they are largely ineffective and mushrooms aren’t

Can’t Sell Your Boat?

We do more than move boats...

We MOVE Boats Others Can’t!

With our lot on one of the most traveled roads in the Lakes Region, and our online digital presence, we can sell your boat Newly Expanded faster and for more money Service than others can. One call Department does it all. We can come pick it up today.

SERVICE • STORAGE • TRANSPORATION • BROKERAGE 603-527-1887 | 142 Lily Pond Road, Gilford | MilesMarine.com

VECTRA

QUORUM

15’ TO 29’ MODELS The Lakes Region’s Most Experienced Pontoon Dealer!

Huge Inventory

www.wardsboatshop.com

purportedly edible can make some people very ill.

(Courtesy of UNH Extension, Find your answer, 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.)

Wet Paint Marcia C. Abbott, “ Crayons Matter” Scholarship Award did including her work at Chocorua Art Works The Preserve. She was a Gallery on Route 16 “maker” before the term in Chocorua, New was even in fashion, Hampshire is proud to announce the receipt of accompanying Mary on many trips all over the the Marcia C. Abbott country assisting with “Crayons Matter” design and artful creations.

Scholarship given Marcia’s kindness and to non-profits and businesses that support Marcia C. Abbott generosity lives on in her beautiful family and in all and promote the arts.

Marcia’s memorial scholarship this of us who were lucky enough to know her. year was awarded to Art Works Gallery and the Tamworth History Center, in The members of Chocorua Art Works Tamworth, NH. are honored to receive this scholarship and will be announcing a program that Marcia C. Abbott was a valued will amplify Marcia’s legacy. member of The Preserve team and For more information about the Wet worked closely with Mary Phelps during Stroke of Art, a Plein Air Festival in Paint Plein Air painting week at The Preserve visit www.wetpainttamworth.

Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Marcia was com and www.reservethepreserve. instrumental, along with the help of com.

Mary, The Tamworth Visitors Council, Tamworth Economic Development Art Works Gallery is open seven days a week during July and August Commission and community members from 10 am to 5 pm, weekends from in creating Tamworth’s own version of 10 am to 5 pm the rest of the year. Visit the arts festival, Wet Paint Tamworth, three years ago. Marcia poured her www.chocoruaartworks.com or call heart and soul into everything she 603-323-8041.

VOGUE

New Models in stock for 2019

355 Rt. 16B • Center Ossipee 603-539-4563

damaging anyway.

It’s also worth mentioning that many mushrooms are poisonous. Never eat an unknown mushroom unless you are absolutely confident of your identification skills. If you do decide to try eating wild mushrooms, be very cautious and only eat a small amount initially. Even mushrooms that are

SALES • SERVICE STORAGE

“Where You Always Get More BANG For Your Buck!”

• AMMUNITION (including hard to find calibers)

• NEW & USED FIREARMS • GUNSMITHING SERVICES ll • NEW PSE BOWS Skip’s has it awon’t at a price thawt allet! • GAME CALLS OPEN Tues - Fri 9-6 / Sat. 8-4 break your Central New Hampshire’s headquarters for great brand name outdoor gear at great prices.

837 Lake Street • Bristol, NH • 603-744-3100 • www.nhskip.com

Lakes Region Events Calendar Updated Weekly June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 35

Interesting Summer Programs at the Gilmanton Historical Society The Gilmanton Historical Society will offer a variety of programs at Old Town Hall in Gilmanton Iron Works during the summer months.

The Society’s 2019 series will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month, June through September, with programs featuring Gilmanton history: a walking tour of Smith Meetinghouse Cemetery on June 25 (6 pm); Doug Towle’s Antique Gilmanton Homes on July 23; The 12th New Hampshire Regiment During the Civil War on August 27; and A Brief History of

Gilmanton’s Churches on September 24.

Social hour and refreshments begin at 7 pm and the program starts promptly at 7:30 pm. The Society’s museum, in the basement of Old Town Hall, will be open at 7 pm.

The Society’s Museum in Old Town Hall is open every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, during June, July and August. The programs are free and open to the public. Donations to support the work of the Society are always welcome.

Summer fun begins here!

Summer fun begins here!

Drawing Animals and Nature Workshop at Sandwich Home Industries The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery at the League of NH Craftsmen will be presenting a workshop by Kathryn Field, called Drawing Animals and Nature on June 26 and July 28 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tuition is $125.00 with all materials included.

If you enjoy watching your pets move and play and want to capture that in your art, join Kathryn for a class in the basic drawing of shape, form, and textures. In this daylong workshop, you will explore drawing with both wet and dry media and focus on issues of perspective, proportion, and value to make drawings that come alive. All materials are provided and all levels are welcome.

Wear clothing that you can comfortably work outside in; the class will start inside and then move to a local farm for outdoor drawing. Please bring a bag lunch and drink to enjoy on the green at the Sandwich Home

Industries.

Kathryn Field is a painter and sculptor living in Center Sandwich.

She exhibits at the Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Sandwich and the Mill Brook Gallery in Concord, New Hampshire. Her work is included in public and private collections, nationally and internationally. To find out more about the classes, go to centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

A founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich Home Industries is located at 32 Main Street, in the historic village of Center Sandwich.

To register for classes, contact sandwichcrafteducation@gmail. com or call 603-284-6831. See a complete list of class descriptions at centersandwich.nhcrafts.org. The gallery, representing over 170 juried craftsmen, is open daily during the summer/fall season.

LANES END MARINE SERVICE AND STORAGE LLC Under New Ownership Full Service Facility • Certified Technicians service@lemarineservice.com

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

We Have It All!

20’ to 24’ Deck Boats

At the Bridge Route 3 Weirs Beach 603-366-4811 • Open Daily 9-5

18’ to 27’ Pontoon Boats

We Do It All! Award-Winning Full-Service Marina for 44 years

No matter how you do lake life, we’ve got you covered.

Watermark is your #lakelifeNH headquarters for everything you need to live your best lake life… from the supplies you need to the toys you want.

Boat Lifts • Life Vests • Mooring Supplies Pull Toys • Dock Hardware • Swim Rafts Apparel • Full Dive Shop • And More!

Life is better on the water!

603.293.4000 | 1218 UNION AVE • LACONIA ACCESSIBLE BY WATER • PAUGUS BAY | shorefrontproducts.com

Boat Slips • Storage • Gas Docks • Service & Parts In-House Financing 18’ to 24’ Sport Boats

12’ to 20’ Aluminum Fishing Boats

Your Exclusive Platinum Level Sales & Service E-TEC Engine Headquarters Re-power your boat now, with the best outboard in the industry!

See It All! thurstonsmarina.com Thurston’s Marin

Reader’s Choice

a

Award

Best Marina

Best Warranties in the Boating Business!

RENTALS

2014

SKI BOATS • PONTOON BOATS • DAILY • WEEKLY • SEASONAL

LARGEST AND NEWEST BOAT FLEET ON THE LAKE

Page 36 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Boating on the Lakes New Hampshire Department of Safety Boating Education Courses Overview - The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules.

This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion.

Certification Cards - Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating

certificate, which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student’s address entered at the time of registration.

Who Needs Boating Education?

Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a valid boating education certificate.

Vintage Boat Rides ON L AKE WINNIPESAUKEE

Age Requirements - Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.

Special Accommodations Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the New Hampshire Marine Patrol at 603-293-2037 option #1. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advance notice for the department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can also connect with the New Hampshire Relay Service or TDD at 1-800-7352964.

The following is a list of classes in or around the Lakes Region; classes also take place in other regions of New Hampshire.

JUNE June 11, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 6-9:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford An Exciting Ride • Natural Beauty • Lake House History Departs from the Wolfeboro Town Docks

For more information:

603. 569. 4554 • www.nhbm.org

Build Your Own Boat This Summer

Adult & Family: July 6 -14 Youth: July 29 - August 9 Scholarships are Available!

Your Choice of Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, Bevin’s Skiff or Optimist Sailing Dinghy For more information:

603. 569. 4554 • www.nhbm.org 399 Center Street, Wolfeboro

June 15, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough June 15, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

June 25, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 6-9:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford June 29, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough June 29, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford June 29, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

JULY July 3, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford July 6, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford July 6, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord July 13, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough July 13, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

June 15, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough

July 13, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

June 15, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9am-4:30pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

July 16, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 6-9:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

June 22, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

July 20, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough

June 22, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough

July 20 Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

June 22, Winnisquam Marine, 9 am4:30 pm, 12 Sunset Drive, Belmont Gilford

July 27, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough

Simply the Best!

17-27’ Models

355 Rt. 16B Center Ossipee 603-539-4563 The Lakes Region’s Most Experienced Pontoon Dealer!

Huge Inventory Family Owned and Operated Since 1949

www.wardsboatshop.com

South BAY

Featuring NEW V-Lite Composite Decking

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 37 July 27, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

August 10, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

Sept. 7, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

July 27, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

August 10, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

Sept. 21, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

AUGUST August 3, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough August 3, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord August 3, Winnisquam Marine, 9 am4:30 pm, Belmont August 6, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 6-9:15 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford August 10, Moultonborough Public Safety Building, 9 am-4:30 pm, 1035 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough

August 17, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford August 17, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

POP QUIZ YOUR GUIDE TO

BOATING IN TH

N 2019 EDITIO

Stumped?

August 24, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

SEPTEMBER ARY COMPLIMENT of Courtesy

page 52

100 Years page s page 10 Our State Park 50 Fish Finder page 4

Going Ashore 58 Boat Rentals page 60 Dine by Boat page

BOATING ON

THE LAKES • 2019

Boat Rentals Enjoy the Lakes Region by Boat!

• BOAT RENTALS • Half-Day, Daily, Multi-Day or Weekly

Stingray Bowriders Hurricane Deckboats Godfrey Pontoons

603-279-7921 www.meredithmarina.com

Sales • Service • Ships Store • Valet

EDITION • 1

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!

Celebrating 46 Years Family Owned & Operated Located by the Long Island Bridge

Boat Rentals 18’ – 21’ Bowriders 19’ – 26’ Pontoon Boats Kayaks, Canoes, & SUP Rentals 15 Long Island Rd. • Moultonboro, NH 603-253-7315 • www.trexlers.com

We Rent:

Downtown Meredith • Off Route 3

Name this Fish.

E LAKES REGION

August 24, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, , 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

Sept. 7, Marine Patrol Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 31 Dock Rd., Gilford

Sept. 21, Dept. of Safety Headquarters, 9 am-4:30 pm, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord

Slips, Boats, Canoes Kayaks and Paddle Boards

603-968-9001

www.holdernessharbor.com 879 US Route 3, Holderness, NH

We Rent:

DISCOVER Slips, Boats,SQUAM Canoes

Kayaks and Paddle Boards HOLDERNESS HARBOR 603-968-9001 603-968-9001

www.holdernessharbor.com 879 US Route 3, Holderness, NH Best Gas Prices on Squam Lake - Free Ice!

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

SALES – SERVICE – STORAGE

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

Starcraft Pontoon Fishing – Runabouts Volvo – Mercruiser *Evinrude Platinum Service & Repower Center*

Fun on �e Water

BOAT RENTALS

Largest & Newest Fleet On The Lake!

Brand New 2019 Models Pontoons – Ski Boats *NH Temporary Boating License Agent*

603-544-3583

www.melvinvillagemarina.com

Pontoon and Bowrider Rentals

603-366-4811 • WWW.THURSTONSMARINA.COM

LACONIA 958 Union Ave. 603-524-6661 ALTON BAY 396 Main Street 603-875-8848

WWW.IRWINMARINE.COM

Page 38 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Belknap Landscape Company Partners with Prescott Farm After 30 years in business, Hayden McLaughlin understands the importance of providing quality, expert service. The founder and owner of Belknap Landscape Co., Inc., McLaughlin and his team have also consistently shown a commitment to the Lakes Region’s environment and community organizations. That commitment is now on display in the Learning Garden at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center.

This spring, Belknap Landscape became an Adventure Advocate business partner with Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia. The partnership helps Prescott Farm fund two programs: the 10part, three-season Organic Gardening Service Learning Series and “Nature Artists,” a week of WildQuest Summer Camp.

“It’s a natural fit for us to support Prescott Farm with this partnership,” Belknap Landscape Company founder and owner Hayden McLaughlin said.

“We appreciate their commitment to educating the community about the

“The willingness and dedication of the garden volunteers is truly inspiring,” Hession said. “Because they perform the day-to-day tasks of our ever-expanding Heritage and Learning Gardens, our staff can stay focused on the educational mission of Prescott Farm, ensuring that our program participants, Fledglings preschoolers, WildQuest campers and visitors benefit from all there is to learn in a garden.”

WildQuest Day Camps WildQuest camps are nature-based and emphasize the fun of learning and exploration of the natural world. Camps take place during school vacation weeks in February and April as well as for nine weeks in the summer. Belknap Landscape is sponsoring “Nature Artists” week, which is the kick off to the 2019 summer camp season.

The week of June 24th will bring out the science- and nature-loving artist in each camper as they learn how the beauty of nature inspired many historic naturalists, and how it helps promote environmental stewardship today.

“Support from business partners and donors like Belknap Landscape are absolutely vital and incredibly appreciated,” Prescott Farm Executive Director Jude Hamel said. “As a small nonprofit, we rely on the connections we make with individuals, businesses, and community leaders like Hayden to help us expand the scope and impact of our mission.”

Prescott Farm is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to providing year-round environmental education programs for all ages and a place in the Lakes Region community that encourages curiosity, discovery, fun and connection to the natural world. For details about business partnership opportunities, service learning, volunteering, WildQuest Camps, memberships and more, visit prescottfarm.org or call 603-366-5695.

Hayden McLaughlin (far left) and Jeff Sirles (far right) of Belknap Landscape Company, Inc. visited the gardens of Prescott Farm during a recent Organic Gardening service-learning program. natural world and recognize that our association with them is mutually beneficial.”

“We are so grateful for Belknap Landscape’s generous support of these programs,” said Jude Hamel, Prescott Farm’s executive director. “In talking

DAVE’S MOTORBOAT SHOPPE

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

Full Line Ship Store

with Complete Boating Accessories

Motors by

FOUR-STROKE CLEAN, QUIET OPERATION AND HIGHER FUEL ECONOMY

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

with Hayden and his team, it became clear that there’s a huge overlap between the community members who visit our gardens and trails and participate in our programs and the customers they want to reach. We’re excited to see how this partnership evolves and hope it will spark the interest of other local businesses in partnering with us in some way.”

Organic Gardening Series At Prescott Farm, Service Learning Opportunities, like the Belknap Landscape-sponsored Organic Gardening Series, provide current and potential volunteers with handson education and training in their area of interest. The current core group of organic garden volunteers meets monthly with School & Community Programs Director, Andie Hession.

Each session is dedicated to a specific gardening task – from planning the garden to harvesting and winter prep – followed by a planning portion where volunteers sign up for specific times to return to Prescott Farm’s gardens to maintain the plots.

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

Dock Design & Permitting

New Installations | System Repairs Inspections | Free Estimates 603-672-1431

The Pros at Center Harbor Dock and Pier Can Help with Consultation, Design, Permit Application and Construction

WHEN IRRIGATED!

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

R CENTER HARBO

DOCK&PIER LLC

HOME OF...

The Do-It-Yourself Super Store!

Just Off Route 25 • 173 Lake Shore Dr. • Moultonboro, NH 603-253-4000 • www.centerharbordocks.com

June 10, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 39

Page 40 | THE LAKER | June 10, 2019

Sanbornton This stunning and landmark farm, KREBS Farm, overlooks private ponds, rolling meadows, woodlands and picturesque lake and mountain views. Renovated to include a Great Room, which was incorporated into its original barn, the home includes 6 bedrooms and 6 baths.

This is a magnificent property. $3,895,000

Gilford

Wolfeboro

Gilford

A family compound that surpasses excellence. Experience wonderful sunrises, sun-filled days and the ever-changing sunsets at this estate that is on a rare, beautiful point of land. Outstanding docking, sandy beach, incredible views, level lot, patios, two homes, two lots with 566’ of crystal clear waterfront. $5,995,000

This charming home is on a large, level lot in prestigious Delings Cove. With 225’ waterfront and a large, covered deep water dock and perched beach, it is perfect for all summer activities. Three of the four bedrooms are ensuite. Location is prime. It is a special home. $1,689,000

This elegant country estate with nearly 16 private acres has picturesque long views. A barn with 4 stalls plus a pony stall has a caretaker’s 2-bedroom apartment above plus storage for farm equipment. A second barn was designed for 20 annual events, if desired. The beautifully maintained home is gracious and inviting. $1,629,000

Gilford – This stately and sophisticated home sits high on a knoll on a private 2+ acre lot on Governor’s Island.

Rooms are spacious with high ceilings and intricate detail. Enormous windows allow the sun to stream throughout. The community is special, amenities are exceptional. This home is a showplace. $1,200,000

Gilford – This delightful Gilford condominium (with dock!) sits at the edge of Winnipesaukee overlooking fantastic lake and mountain views. Well maintained, this 3-bedroom plus den home can easily be converted for year round enjoyment. Landscaping, water, sewer and trash are included in monthly fees. $599,000

Bristol – Enjoy lovely long views across Newfound Lake from this tasteful 3-bedroom custom home. With wraparound decks and screened porches you will overlook your private sandy beach that is shared with three other families. The sun shines through the home and views are from every room. $529,000

Gilford – This beautiful and tastefully updated 3-bedroom condo has lovely lake and mountain views.

The well appointed kitchen is spacious and updated with granite and tile. Amenities include a sandy beach, tennis court and an opportunity for a private dock. It is a wonderful and desirable association. $469,000

Meredith – This beautifully updated and maintained Grouse Point condominium is move-in ready and has lovely views. Amenities of Grouse Point include three beaches, playground, basketball, tennis, day dock and clubhouse with indoor pool, hot tub, gym, kitchen, library and a beautiful gathering room. $445,000

Laconia – This stately home sits on a beautifully landscaped, private lot just a short stroll to Bond Beach. It has been totally updated with new roof, flooring, appliances, fireplaces, paint and baths. It is a beautiful and unique home in a lovely and convenient neighborhood.

Quality is evident. It shows like new. $437,000

Susan Bradley & Stacey Atherton Susan Bradley

Stacey Atherton

Realtor®, CRS, ABR, GRI, ePro Direct: 603-524-2255 ext. 2810 Cell: 603-493-2873 susanbradley@metrocast.net

Realtor ® Direct: 603-581-2898 Cell: 603-520-1578 stacey.atherton@nemoves.com

348 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246 • www.SueBradley.com