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June 14 • Vol 38 • No 11

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Great Waters Music Festival Returns for 2021!

By Sarah Wright This past year was tough for the entertainment industry, with many venues cancelling events, and artists having to find new and creative ways to reach audiences. Thankfully, things are looking up, and a sure sign of that is the Great Waters Music Festival has returned!

Great Water’s mission has always been “to present and create outstanding musical, educational, and artistic events that appeal to a wide variety of tastes and enrich the cultural lives of those living in and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.” The organization believes that, “now more than ever, it is important to share the power of music and the performing arts.”

Great Waters was founded in 1995

by Dr. Gerald Mack, Director of the Worcester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra in Massachusetts, and a former professor at the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford— Connecticut. He wanted the festival to be a diversified program designed to appeal to various musical tastes. Great Waters offered a unique experience from the very beginning, hosting a 100-voice Festival Chorus and symphony orchestra as well as national stars such as Dave Brubeck, Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, Sandy Duncan, Judy Collins, Wynton Marsalis, and many others. The organization set out to celebrate the performing arts with a program series to satisfy every palate; from choral to comedy, a cappella to folk, there is something for everyone to

enjoy under the beautiful summer sky.

Great Waters is also the organization behind the Street Piano Project in Wolfeboro. Each summer, their fleet of brightly painted pianos can be found outside of businesses throughout Wolfeboro. Visitors and locals alike enjoy sharing music with each other.

Youth scholarships are also available from Great Waters. The scholarship program contributes financial assistance to music students in the Lakes Region, helping them connect their gifts with the needs of the music world.

For over 25 years, the Great Waters Music Festival has continued to bring world-class musicians to town, and this year’s lineup will not disappoint with its diverse performances. Concerts will run every week (beginning July 17) at the scenic Castle in the Clouds on 586 Ossipee Park Road in Moultonborough to allow for social distancing.

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The first performance of the summer features the rhythmic piano stylings of Peter Cincotti. The magic he creates when he sits down at a piano is as if the world is at his fingertips. A born and bred New Yorker, Cincotti’s debut album reached #1 on the Billboard jazz charts, making the 18-year-old the youngest artist ever to do so. Since then, Peter has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall to L’Olympia in Paris, and collaborated with artists ranging from Andrea Bocelli to David Guetta.

His latest release, Heart of The City, is an upbeat blend of musical styles that brings active, rhythmic piano playing back into modern music.

Rock the night away on July 24 with The Australian Bee Gees. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history will be recreated.

You’ll hear hits like, “Staying Alive,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Jive Talking.”

The Australian Bee Gees Show has performed for more than one million people in sold-out theaters and concert halls, in more than 40 countries.

Classic Albums Live Performs: The Eagles - Hotel California on July 31. Note for note, cut for cut, this hit performance will have you dancing in the aisles and begging for more.

Laugh it up on Friday, August 6 at Comedy Night with Juston McKinney and Carolyn Plummer. Juston and Carolyn are said to be the funniest people in the state, with Juston being named, “Best of NH” by New Hampshire Magazine. Both grew up in the Granite State; Juston was born in Portsmouth, and Carolyn is a Wolfeboro native.

On August 15, don’t miss 50 Years of Rock ’n Roll with Neil Berg! From the originators of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, up until MTV in the early 1980s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ’n Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led • Great Waters Continued on page 4

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Broadway artist Kate Baldwin will perform her spectacular show on August 21. Kate Baldwin was nominated for the 2017 Tony by Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Irene Molloy in the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello Dolly! Kate’s new show titled, How Did You Get This Number? features signature songs from her acclaimed career, including Finian’s Rainbow, Giant, Big Fish, and Hello Dolly!

The final event of the summer season will be The Folk Festival, held on August 28 from 3 to 9 pm. This free, one-day event is a nod back to the “old days” when Great Waters hosted a three-day folk festival. Performers include The Ballroom Thieves, Susie Burke & David Surette, Co-Pilot, and the Carolyn Ramsay Band! Seating is open and is first-come, first-serve.

Of course, there will still be Covid-19 precautions in place, according to state regulations. Obviously, if you are not feeling well, or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for Covid, please stay home. Great Waters also asks that audience members wear masks into the buildings and communal areas, and to practice social distancing wherever possible. Once you are seated, you may remove your mask. Staff and volunteers will also be wearing masks for your protection, and

Squam River Bridge Fund Reaches Halfway Mark

hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the venue area.

Individual tickets are available online or at 603-569-7710, or you can purchase season tickets. Season tickets allow you to choose your own The campaign to raise $31,000 for seat for each show, and are discounted the renovation of the Squam River at 10 percent per show. When you are Covered Bridge reached a milestone on ordering online at www.greatwaters.

June 5, when a large donation pushed org, click on “Select Events” and select the total past the halfway mark. The every show. Once all shows are marked covered bridge, spanning the Squam with an “X,” click “Select Seats” on the right and then you will be able to River at the outlet of Little Squam choose individual seats by show. If Lake in Ashland, was the last bridge VINYL COMPOSITE you have any OF questions, you can WRAPPED call erected by well-known covered bridge the box office number above, or email builder and restorer, Milton Graton, of info@greatwaters.org.

Ashland, NH. Great Waters offices are located at Dedicated on July 1, 1990, the bridge 54 North Main Street in Wolfeboro has served the public well for 31 years. with a mailing address of PO Box 488, However, the bridge is beginning to Wolfeboro, NH 03894. The office is show its age and years of constant open from Tuesday to Thursday, 10 am use, and needs some work. The bridge to 4 pm, and on Mondays and Fridays by appointment only. floor has outlived its expected 25If you’d like to become more year life span, and now needs to be involved with Great Waters, there replaced. The rotten caps on the guard are ways that you can donate to help rails and the damaged wood in the keep the program running. You could portals should also be replaced. The also sign up to be a volunteer with inner side of the low lakeside wall of the organization. The volunteers are the walkway would be sheathed. All the “heart and soul” of the summer this work would be done by Arnold music program and other seasonal M. Graton Associates. Arnold Graton, activities. Get further involved and who worked with his father on this become a community or underwriting bridge and many other bridges, is now partner, and your generosity can make it possible to continue to share the gift regarded as one of the country’s best of the performing arts with everyone. covered bridge restorers and builders.

Great Waters is proud of what their The first phase of the renovation programs have meant to the community project was completed on June 2, when for the past 25+ years, and are so excited the Graton Associates crew applied to explore and experience what’s to a new coat of the fire retardant No come in the next 25 years. Join them Char on the bridge, to supplement the on the musical journey this summer!

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application made years ago. (NoChar, which is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, has been used on hundreds of wooden bridges.) The National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges paid for the NoChar used on the Ashland bridge as part of their effort to protect covered bridges from DECKING fire.

The Ashland Historical Society is the fiscal agent for the renovation project, as it was for the private fundraising for the construction of the bridge. (Most of the money for the construction was raised by the Squam River Covered Bridge Committee acting under the auspices of the Historical Society.)

Donations can be sent to the Ashland Historical Society, PO Box 175, Ashland NH 03217. (Please indicate on the memo line of checks that the contribution is for the Covered Bridge.)

Donors can also go to the Society’s website, www.ashlandnhhistory.org and click on the “31 for 31 Covered Bridge Fundraiser” button to connect to the GoFundMe page for the project.

(Since 2.9% is deducted for any GoFundMe transaction, checks are the preferred form of donation.) If any excess funds are raised, they will be placed in a special fund for future repairs and maintenance of the Squam River Covered Bridge.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper If you are in New Hampshire for the annual Laconia Motorcycle Week, you should get off the beaten path. If that sounds like odd advice, take it from someone who has lived here nearly her entire life. Each year, I find and write about unusual and great places, and I do not always find these gems on the main streets of the Lakes Region.

Sometimes great places are off the beaten path.

When I write about fun places to go, I just cannot leave out the most memorable: The Tilton Arch. It is hard to miss the hulking Arch, which sits on a rise overlooking the area. Many years ago, it was the project of one wealthy man – Mr. Charles Tilton. The story goes that Mr. Tilton had the arch built in adjacent Northfield, with the idea of his final resting place being a huge stone tomb (under the arch). However, Mr. Tilton was never placed in the tomb upon his death. (He was buried elsewhere in the town of Tilton.) The amazing Arch remains and it is a great place for photos or to simply see the monument. Reach the Arch by traveling through Tilton on Rt. 3 from Laconia to Summer Street in Northfield.

From the Tilton area, drive to Franklin and pick up Rt. 3A, which will take you to Bristol/Newfound Lake. The road is a pretty country drive and when you reach downtown Bristol, continue on Rt. 3 to the lake. I suggest, if the weather is sunny, a visit to Sculptured Rocks Natural Area will be fun. I love the spot, and I visit as often as possible when I am in the Newfound region.

What is Sculptured Rocks, you may ask? It is pretty much what its name says: rocks that appear to have been sculpted into incredible formations over the passing of many years. Owned and operated by the NH State Parks, there is parking directly across the road in a lot. (The park is located at 251 Sculptured Rocks Road in Groton.)

Use caution when crossing the road after parking in the lot. At the park,

the Cockermouth River flows over and around the rocks. Sculptured Rocks Natural Area is a unique example of nature’s powerful yet delicate artistry.

The Cockermouth River carved a narrow canyon in bedrock on its way to Newfound Lake, beginning as the last ice age drew to a close.

I like to view the rocks from the bridge that spans the river. However, caution is strongly urged in the area and please stay on the bridge, wear sturdy shoes or boots and watch your footing.

Also be courteous and aware that Sculptured Rocks is a Carry-In/CarryOut park. Visit www.nhstateparks.org.

Admittedly many miles from the Arch or Sculptured Rocks – is a peaceful and nice little area/walk.

Late last summer, I was looking for a trail that was relatively flat, well marked and not too long. It took a bit of browsing online to find a trail that fit my criteria. On the NH Audubon Society’s website (nhaudubon.org) I found a gem – the Alice Bemis Thompson Wildlife Area on Rt. 113 in Sandwich. The area seemed to have everything I was looking for: a flat, well-groomed pathway, a wonderful boardwalk with raised viewing areas

over the expanse of swamp which I was sure was teeming with wildlife, and a small, yet good parking area.

Head from the Laconia area on Rt. 11 to Alton Bay. From here, take Rt. 28 to Wolfeboro and head on Rt. 109, which will lead you through Tuftonboro and Melvin Village and finally to the Moultonboro area. At the junction of

Rts. 109 and 25, take a right onto Rt. 25 and drive about five miles to a lefthand turn to Rt. 113 in Sandwich. (I privately call this route my “surprise road” because each time I drive this way, I get a nice surprise. In the fall, it is the sudden bursts of gorgeous foliage along the route and once, in summer, I discovered a pick-your-own blueberry business off Rt. 113. I spent a delightful few hours picking berries on that July day and chatting with the friendly owner of the property.)

After a few miles, you will easily spot a small parking lot and a large sign that inform you have reached the Alice Bemis Thompson Wildlife Sanctuary.

Be forewarned: the lot is small.

The trail is flat, and just past the wooden gate a well-kept path leads toward the woods and a large marsh area. You will notice trail information on the sign and also the rules which say no dogs/pets are allowed on the trail and that it is a carry-in, carry-out area.

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The path, which is handicapped accessible, soon becomes a wellkept boardwalk. Not far ahead, on the wooden walkway, you will have views of the marsh area, which seem to stretch on forever. The day I went, I saw something large moving slowly across the waterway and recognized it as a moose. I knew I was lucky to see a wild animal in this place. I expected the moose to scamper off, having probably seen me as well. When it continued munching on greenery at the water’s edge, I quietly and carefully sat on a handy nearby bench on the boardwalk so I could watch for a while.

The moose seemed to have no problem sharing the environment with me; we were separated by a swamp and neither of us could have reached the other without quite an effort.

Eventually the moose moved on, back into the woods, and I resumed my walk to the top of the boardwalk area where even better views of the marsh are available.

Another amazing rock formation is the Madison Boulder, located on Route 113 in Madison. As you drive, You will be treated to beautiful views of the not-so-distant White Mountains.

After driving a few miles, take a left onto Boulder Road. About a mile on

this road, take a right-hand turn at a big sign that will let you know you have reached the Madison Boulder area.

Take the road about 1/4 of a mile to a parking area. You will soon see the mammoth rock up on a rise among tall pine trees.

“Amazing!” was my reaction the first time I saw this hulking rock. This is no ordinary boulder. I am used to seeing big rocks (after all, this is the Granite State) but I have never seen anything like the Madison Boulder. The area was a gift to the State of NH in 1946 in memory of James O. Gerry and A. Crosby Kennett.

The Madison Boulder is thought to be the largest known erratic in New England, and among the largest in the world. The huge granite rocks measure 83 feet in length, 23 feet in height above the ground, and 37 feet in width.

It weighs upwards of 5,000 tons and part of the roughly rectangular block is buried, probably to a depth of 10 to 12 feet.

Historically, the 17-acre Madison Boulder site was designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1970 because the enormous erratic, “is an outstanding illustration of the power of an ice sheet to pluck out very large blocks of fractured bedrock and move them substantial distances.”

Be sure to bring a camera (or your cell phone) when you visit Madison Boulder because when you tell your friends back home about it, they may want proof of just how towering this old rock really is!

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Zechariah Boodey farmstead, rental was an early settler opportunities by in New Durham, private, public and and his home was civic groups for their events and activities the birthplace of the Zechariah Boodey Farmstead work Free Will Baptist group members Sherry Cullimore and will be available.

This cookbook Church. Publishing Crissa Evans. this cookbook is a will be a collection chance to showcase of new, as well as tried-and-true recipes, from some of local cooks and raise much-needed monies toward the reconstruction of the area’s best cooks. The committee is the Zechariah Boodey Farmstead, asking for recipe contributions toward which includes a house and an 18ththis effort in all categories: appetizers, soups, mains, breads, vegetables, century barn.

The Committee is working on the desserts, and beverages. The committee would also like to include those old restoration and reconstruction of the Colonial era home, located in the tried-and-true recipes used in past town of New Durham, NH. The house years for keeping a household going: soap making, whitening the wash, pest was originally constructed in 1769, control, herbal remedies, and natural and is a timber frame Colonial style dyes, etc.

Cape that was gifted to New Durham by the Boodey family in 2006. The The Committee is requesting that reconstruction of the English style all recipes be submitted on the Recipe barn, a gift to the town in 2019, will Collection sheet provided by the complete the picture of the Boodey publisher, which includes instructions farmstead. Such a barn was part of the for writing your recipe(s). These forms original Boodey homestead. will be available at the New Durham The Farmstead will afford space for Library or forms can be requested from demonstrations, i.e., herb gardening, committee members. Recipes will be weaving, cider making, cooking over accepted until July 1, 2021. fire, maple sugaring, etc. This property Please send your recipes to Crissa is important to our local community Evans (email: chevansme@gmail. and national history for two reasons. com), PO Box 47, New Durham, The first is for its architectural features NH,03855, or Sherry Cullimore (email: and secondly, it is the birthplace of Waquoit32@yahoo.com) or PO Box the worldwide Free Will Baptist faith 408, New Durham, NH, 03855.

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Winnipesaukee Playhouse Begins Summer Season of Live Theatre After a quiet eight months, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s campus in Meredith, NH has sprung back into action recently as the theatre company welcomed the technical team and actors who will be kicking off the 2021 season. And while the original 2020 season of shows was condensed into a small, three-show run last fall, the 2021 season has been expanded to encompass three plays and four musicals spanning from June through October.

The theme of this year, “Small and Beautiful,” represents the fact that each show will be on a smaller scale in terms of the numbers of people involved, but this newly expanded length for the professional season will allow for shows that take place both indoors and on the theatre’s new outdoor stage, through summer and early fall.

Producing Artistic Director, Neil Pankhurst, says, “We knew that reduced patron capacity meant shows would need to be leaner. In doing that, it allowed us to choose some really unique, exciting titles that we may not have attempted in earlier seasons where

the costs involved relied on filling the entire house.”

One play Pankhurst had been wanting to produce for many years, Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, fit that bill and will start the season on June 16.

Pankhurst and the three actors in this drama, Krystal Pope, AJ Ditty, and Will Wilder, had their first read-through recently. For some of them, it was their first production since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Betrayal will be followed by the Tony Award-winning mystery Sleuth which will be performed indoors from June 30 through July 17. The next show, a musical called Dani Girl, will be on the outdoor stage. Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking, it’s the story of a nine-year-old girl with cancer and the wonderful adventures she takes in her imagination. It will be performed from July 14 through 31.

New Hampshire Theatre Awardwinning actress Ashley Meeken, who was last seen on the Playhouse stage as Velma Kelly in Chicago in 2019, will next perform a relatively unknown Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Tell Me on a Sunday, on the indoor stage from July 28 through August 14. This will be followed by the premiere of a play with music the Playhouse commissioned for the 2020 season to celebrate the

ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Then called Votes for Women, it has been retitled Hooligans and Convicts! and will have its world premiere from August 18 through September 4.

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‘Cue The Grill

Father’s Day Grilling

By Chef Kelly Ross Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. My mentality is Dad should pamper Mom on Mother’s Day, but on Dad’s Day, make sure he has some of his favorite eats around to grill and and you will likely make his day.

Let’s start off with an outstanding breakfast treat for Dad and the entire family, cooked from scratch and incredibly delicious. Most of my memories of my beautiful Gram were her baking skills that, to this day, have never been close to being duplicated by anyone who has baked for me. Great sticky buns or coffee cake first thing in the morning is something special, still warm and oozing with goodness.

Whether Dad is heading out to the golf course or the lake or wherever, or staying home, he’ll be one happy dude to chomp into these bad boys. These goodies will have everyone licking maple syrup from their fingers, and grabbing more afterward. This will

make two dozen and they are really easy to make.

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or butter 1 egg 2 tbsp shortening 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 3 - 3 ½ cups flour Topping 1 cup maple syrup ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts Filling 1/3 cup sugar 1 ½ tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp butter, softened In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Pour syrup into a greased

13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface.

Roll into a 24x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 24 slices. Place the slices in the prepared baking dish, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before inverting buns onto a platter. It’s a wicked awesome way to start the day!

From here on in, I’m going to share an array of ideas that Dad and everyone else will be interested in, whether on Father’s Day or later in the summer.

It’s time to share some beef, pork, and chicken ideas as well as a “knock your socks off” dessert. Let’s start with two outstanding pork recipes, one with pork tenderloin and the other with some great boneless chops. I love both of these recipes. Both are relatively inexpensive and hey, it’s pork, you know, pig, the keeper of the bacon.

Piggy piggy produces the ultimate in mouth-watering goodness. For starters, pork tenderloin is so delicious and if you cooked it right now, you will have yourself a great moment in eating.

Pork tenderloin, the most tender cut of pork, is great for entertaining because it’s hard to mess up. Marinated and grilled, this recipe produces meat that is tender, juicy and flavorful.

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June 14, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 11 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 10 The combination of ingredients such as orange juice/zest, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and barbecue sauce in this recipe creates a unique marinade and tastes nothing like plain ole’ barbecue sauce. I usually serve the pork with mashed sweet potatoes (seasoned with butter and green onions) and green beans. Delicious! If you make your own BBQ sauce, use that as your base.

If not. I’m generally a fan of Sweet Baby Ray’s. This recipe is for four tenderloins, which usually is perfect for four of you. Any leftovers make for some scrumptious sandwiches, but doubtful if you will have any left.

Backyard Pork Tenderloin 4 pork tenderloins, 1 lb each 3 cups spicy BBQ sauce Grated zest and juice of 3 oranges 3/8 cup Worcestershire sauce 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tbsp Sriarcha sauce Salt and pepper Whisk the barbecue sauce, orange zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Sriarcha sauce together in a small bowl. Trim the fat and sinew (silver skin) from the tenderloins, rinse them, and pat dry. Place the tenderloins in a shallow glass bowl or in a large sealable bag.

Pour 2/3 of the marinade over the tenderloins and turn the pork to coat the tenderloins and save the rest of the sauce for meal time. Cover the bowl and marinate the pork for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat

your grill to medium high and spray it down generously with pan release spray. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and season on all sides with salt and pepper. Grill the tenderloins for about 15 minutes, basting with the marinade while cooking and turning them to cook all four sides. Move the tenderloins to the side of the grill, close the grill or cover the tenderloins with foil, and cook and baste for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the tenderloins reads 145 degrees F for medium (longer, or until the thermometer reads 160 degrees F, for medium-well pork). Let the tenderloins rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

When slicing, do so on the bias and fan the slices around the border of the plate and then serve the sides in the middle.

Pull the extra marinade that was saved and leave at room temp. The used marinade should be discarded after grilling. Be careful not to overcook pork tenderloin. A perfectly cooked tenderloin may look a little pink in the

center when you take if off the grill, but it’ll be moist and juicy after it’s rested for a few minutes so don’t be tempted to cut into it immediately.

Let’s move on to some very sweet and yummy boneless chops. One of the many great things about pork is that it is usually a quick and simple recipe and this one is no exception. Simple is always a good thing, especially when it is as tasty as this recipe is. This will make six 8 oz boneless chops.

Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops ½ lb firmly packed light brown sugar ½ cup apple juice ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp soy sauce ½ tsp ground ginger Salt and pepper 2 tsp cornstarch ½ cup water 6 boneless pork chops, about 8 oz each Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple juice, oil, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring

to boil. Combine water and cornstarch in small bowl, and whisk into brown sugar mixture. Stir until thick. Brush grate lightly with oil or pan release spray before placing pork chops on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, brushing generously with sauce on both sides while doing so and just before removing chops from grill.

Serve with remaining sauce. Nobody is going to complain about these pork chops, unless you are a vegetarian.

I want to move on to a great chicken dish. For those who aren’t familiar with Chimichurri, it is basically a combo of chopped fresh herbs, usually one specific herb, with some olive oil and garlic, as well as a few other ingredients. The most common Chimichurri’s are usually made with fresh parsley or basil, and can be made with almost any fresh green herb or in some cases, vegetable. I’m not going to lie, I am a huge sucker for fresh basil above any other fresh herb, but I have never met a Chimichurri I didn’t like. Fresh mint makes a great one for certain dishes, as does oregano, spinach, lemongrass, among other choices, as well as combinations. Since I love fresh basil and considering how incredible it is with chicken, that’s my Chimichurri du Jour. This recipe is meant for boneless skinless chicken breasts, but I am a thigh guy as I find they stay moist and have more flavor, but the choice of cut of chicken rests on your shoulders my friends. This recipe will feed 6 of you for sure.

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June 14, 2021 | THE LAKER | Page 13 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 11 Chimichurri 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs or a combo of the two 3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh chopped basil ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp red wine vinegar 4 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Place each piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound chicken lightly to about 1/2-inch thick. Discard plastic wrap. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of chicken; sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and pepper.

Heat a grill to medium high and grill for 4 minutes on each side or until done to 165 degrees. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the remaining oil, basil, onion, garlic, vinegar, and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Put the chicken in a serving dish and top with the Chimichurri sauce, let rest for a few minutes and dig in. The sauce should be at room temp or slightly warmed. This meal has a great blend of wonderful flavors.

Well, I don’t know about all of you, but I’m in the mood for some red meat right now, and I’m talking the top of the food chain for me. Give me a good Porterhouse and it’s one of the few things in this world that’s guaranteed to please me. Many ask the difference between a Porterhouse and T-bone steak. More often than not, the only real difference is that the Porterhouse is thicker and bigger, containing a larger piece of the beef tenderloin as you have the NY strip on one side of the bone and the tenderloin eye on the other.

Very rarely will you find either cut with a large round tenderloin, but depending on the thickness, you may have one an inch or more thick. Regardless, you will always be impressed by a Porterhouse. When I cook a great cut of meat, I don’t like to disguise it with too many flavors and sauces. This is where I want to truly appreciate the beef for what it is by utilizing just a few spices. This recipe includes a great but easy potato dish to grill with the steaks. This is for 4 of you.

Grilled Porterhouse with Shallots and Potatoes 1 lb shallots, about 12, peeled 1 ½ lbs russet potatoes, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces

3 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper Granulated garlic and Montreal steak seasoning 4 Porterhouse steaks, ideally 1 ¼ -1 ½ inches thick Heat a grill to medium-high. Place shallots and potatoes separately on 2 large double layers of foil lined with parchment paper; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and granulated garlic generously. Fold parchment and foil around vegetables and crimp edges to form 2 packets.

Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill vegetables, flipping once, until shallots are soft and potatoes are cooked through and crisp around edges, 30 minutes.

Once the vegetables have been on grill for 10-15 minutes, season steak with salt, pepper, Montreal steak seasoning and granulated garlic. Put the steaks down and cook for 5 minutes, then giving them a half turn to give them all good diamond shaped grill marks.

Let them go for 5 more, 10 total on the first side. Flip them over and cook for another 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks and heat of the grill. Cook until medium-rare, usually a total of 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer steak to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes and toss them on a platter and unwrap the spuds and shallots and dump into a bowl and serve. This is simple, rustic old school, and amazing!

Lastly, it’s time for a great dessert to end the day. This is a giant chocolate chip cookie cake of sorts with a fun twist or two. I would like to share a couple of tips to make this as successful as possible. Don’t get me wrong, this is not difficult to make, but it does have a few little quirks to it that are very easy to follow. First, make sure your eggs and butter are at room temperature.

Once the dough is made, let it rest/cool for a minimum of 2 hours and even better, overnight in the fridge. Lastly, once it is cooking, do not over-bake. It can happen in a heartbeat. You want to pull it with a slightly underdone middle as it will firm up once it is cooked.

Trust me, everyone will be doing their best to sneak a second and third piece.

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Sift the flours, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 batches, mixing on low in between. Stop mixing once the flour is almost combined - there should be some flour visible. Fold in the chocolate chips into the batter, cover with plastic wrap, and place the

bowl in the fridge for at least 1 hour, although overnight is best. Once the dough has rested in the fridge, preheat the oven at 350 degrees F. Let the dough sit out while the oven preheats.

Press the dough into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan or spring form pan. You may use parchment paper for an easier cleanup. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean, although it’s ok if it is still a little gooey in the middle. Let the cake cool completely.

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That’s it for today, my friends. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there.

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June 26, Annual Historic Laconia Scavenger Hunt, 12:30 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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

Belknap Mill Book Club, 6 pm, meets virtually June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24 and December 29. Email: bookclub@ belknapmill.org.

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

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

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

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Evening Yoga on the Castle Lawn, 6 pm, every Wednesday from July 7- Aug. 18, $15 p/p, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, pre-register: 476-5900.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St, Freedom, info: 610-762-2493.

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

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

Hope Is the Things with Feathers, through month of June, shop features a variety of handmade artisan goods, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Crafts Gallery, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 279-7920.

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

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

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Enjoy old fashioned train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay! Meredith Station: (2-hour train rides): 154 Main Street, Meredith, NH Weirs Beach: (1 hour train rides) 211 Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach, NH 80-minute train rides along the Pemigewasset River from Lincoln to Lower Woodstock Village and back!

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

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

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 2799015.

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

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

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

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

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www. prescottfarm.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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June Gardening Tips

By Emma Erler Plant summer-flowering bulbs such as cannas, dahlias, and gladiolus.

Choose a sunny spot with welldrained soil and make sure the roots are facing downwards and the buds are facing upwards. Like other landscape perennials, summer bulbs benefit from irrigation when there is less than one inch of rainfall in a week. The best strategy for fertilizing is to have your soil tested to determine the pH and available nutrients. Without that information, a water soluble or granular fertilizer that is high in nitrogen can be used until the middle of the season to encourage plants to develop lush foliage, tapering off applications as the summer progresses to encourage blooms.

Watch for Eastern tent caterpillar nests in fruit and shade trees.

When tent caterpillar numbers are high can they significantly defoliate trees and reduce fruit yields. On landscape trees the nest can be an eyesore, especially if defoliation is severe. Fortunately, tent caterpillar feeding, even when it is excessive, rarely harms healthy trees, making this pest more of a nuisance than a plant health threat. Natural enemies and predators are important for keeping tent caterpillar numbers under control.

Various wasp species parasitize caterpillars, and naturally occurring diseases kill many caterpillars when humidity and temperatures are right.

Some bird species, like cuckoos, will also use them as a food source. If you decide that intervention is necessary, destroy nests by pruning or removing them by hand. Loosening large webs

with a stick is often plenty to control an infestation.

Set the cutting height of your lawn mower to at least three inches.

Lawns that are maintained at a higher height are more resilient to insect pest and disease issues. Taller grass also shades out weed seeds and keeps the soil cooler, plus, taller grass means longer roots and greater ability to withstand drought. To avoid stressing the lawn, remove no more than one third of the shoot growth at a time. To maintain a 3-inch lawn, mow before the grass reaches 4.5 inches tall. Another good practice is leaving grass clipping on the lawn. Decomposing clippings add nutrients to the lawn and help build soil organic matter, improving soil quality by improving water holding capacity.

Harvest asparagus and rhubarb up until the end of June, to give the plants the rest of the summer to grow and store energy in their roots.

Both asparagus and rhubarb should be well established before any spears or leaves are harvested. Wait two

years after planting, and in the third begin harvesting. Ending the harvest by the end of June allows asparagus and rhubarb to develop strong, healthy top growth and store reserves in their crowns and roots for next year’s harvest.

Prune and stake tomato plants to increase yields, improve fruit quality, and reduce common fungal disease problems.

Pruning tomatoes means selectively removing some of the plant growth.

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The League Offers Basket Weaving Workshop

The League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will be offering a Basket Weaving Group 1 workshop with League-juried artist, Ray Lagasse on Wednesday, June 23 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

In the workshop, choose one basket design to learn the fine craft of basket making using reed and hardwood.

Each student will be guided through the process of constructing their own beautiful and functional handmade basket from start to finish. All tools

and materials needed to make one’s chosen basket will be supplied by the instructor.

This class is open to all skill levels and no prior basket making experience is needed.

For this class, choose one basket design from the following Group 1 choices: Garden Basket or Double Pie Basket ($135), Medium Pack Basket ($145), Large Pack Basket ($150), Woolgathering Basket ($135), Laundry Basket ($135), Herb Basket ($135), or

Stair Basket $135). Full descriptions, dimensions, and pictures of baskets can be viewed at http://meredith.nhcrafts. org/basketry and are also available at the gallery.

Tuition will be between $135 to $150 per student depending on what type of basket one wants to make. There are no additional materials fees. Students are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch and beverage to satisfy themselves during this workshop.

Space is limited and pre-registration

is required. Masks are highly encouraged, but not required.

To register for this workshop, please call the League of NH Craftsmen – Fine Craft Gallery at 603-279-7920 or stop by the gallery located at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith, NH. For more details, visit http:// meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/ and the League’s Facebook page at http:// www.facebook.com/nhcraft/.

• Outside Continued from page 17 one) and allow all suckers above the first flower cluster to grow. Staking tomatoes keeps them off the ground, also helps reduce common fungal diseases and keeps fruit clean and makes them easier to harvest.

Thin excess fruit from overloaded fruit trees to produce larger fruits at

harvest and reduce stress on branches.

Another important reason to thin fruits is to reduce overbearing that leads to a heavy crop in one year and almost no crop the next. Thinning balances the amount of fruit on trees with leaf surface area that provides the energy for producing fruit. Too many fruits can stress a tree and lead to fewer

flower buds being produced for the next year. For apples, Asian pears and European pears, thin fruit to one per spur, leaving only one fruit for every six inches of branch. For peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots try to space fruit along the branches as single with six to eight inches between fruit. Cherries typically do not require thinning. To get the maximum benefit from thinning, excess fruits should be removed from trees within 30 days of the end of bloom.

Move houseplants outdoors for the summer once night temperatures consistently remain above 50°F. Most houseplants prefer bright spots that receive morning sun but are shaded in the afternoon. Ideally, houseplants should be gradually introduced to the outdoor sun exposure by placing them in deep shade for a few days and gradually moving them into brighter sunlight. Plants that are moved into direct sun too quickly will burn and in some cases be severely damaged. Succulents and cacti can typically tolerate full sun, while indoor flowering and foliage plants prefer light to heavy shade, depending on species. Houseplants grow much faster outdoors than indoors and will

require more frequent fertilization and irrigation. Expect to fertilize once every couple of weeks and water once or twice daily.

To minimize diseases, water with overhead irrigation in the morning to allow the foliage to dry before nighttime.

The goal is to limit the amount of time leaf surfaces are wet. Plants that remain wet through the night are more likely to develop disease issues. Even better, avoid wetting leaves entirely by using soaker hoses or drip irrigation, and mulch the soil beneath plants to prevent soil from splashing onto leaves and to help conserve soil moisture.

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Summer Trail Wander As we transition from season to season, so too do the ecosystems we live within.

On Wednesday, June 16, from 9 to 11:30 am, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) Stewardship Director Lynne Flaccus for a Summer Trail Wander, an early summer exploration of the wooded trails on the CLC’s Mary P. Scott Preserve and TNC’s Bolles Reserve.

As forested landscapes transition into summer, the group will search for plants and animals that make their home on these two properties, and near and around Heron Pond.

Birds will be nesting, some frog and toad eggs will have hatched and summer wildflowers will be opening up. You will explore the forest floor and see what ephemeral flowers might still be open, and what ones have already gone by.

You also will pass by the beautiful Allen Brook that flows through the property and into Chocorua River.

The 78-acre Mary P. Scott Preserve was donated to the CLC in 1976 and is part of several conserved properties north of Lake Chocorua that protect upland forests and water quality. A mix of deciduous and conifer forest provides cooling shade along portions of the trail, while in other areas the group participants will cross eskers and walk along ridges.

The casual walk will allow exploration along moderate terrain. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers for the weather. Be prepared for biting insects, and potential ticks. (The event is still worth the

Lynne Flaccus walks with a group in Bolles Reserve.

adventure with or without the insect participants!)

A snack and water is always a good thing to have in your pockets or pack. If you have not yet been vaccinated, or are less than two weeks from your last shot, please bring a mask for moments when social distancing is not possible.

The group will meet/gather at the Hammond Trail parking spot at the end of Scott Road in Chocorua. Please email lflaccus@ chocorualake.org with your phone number to let Lynne know you will be coming so that she can let you know of any changes in the schedule.

Wetlands Wander Looking for a fun adventure in the wet? On Saturday, June 19 from 10 am to noon, join Lynne Flaccus for a possibly damp Wetlands Wander.

You will explore the edges of the wetlands in the Bowditch Runnells State Forest along the Chocorua River north of Scott Road looking

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Why are wetlands important to the lake? They act as a sponge during floods, and they filter and trap sediments, and provide nutrients and special habitats and homes for a variety of animals that move between lake, river, or forest and wetlands. Join the CLC group to explore and look for hidden gems, such as pitcher plants and Phantom crane flies!

Participants should wear knee high boots, or shoes and pants you don’t mind getting wet. Hip boots are fine too, but not required—the group will be careful where you go.

Be prepared for insects and ticks, pack a snack and water. If you have not yet been vaccinated, or are less than two weeks from your

last shot, please bring a mask for moments when social distancing is not possible. The event is suitable for ages 8 and up—children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Meet at the first bridge you come to after turning onto Scott Road from Route 16. Parking is limited and will be along the road.

Please email lflaccus@ chocorualake.org with your phone number to let CLC know you will be coming so that you will be informed of any changes in the schedule.

Naturalist Lynne Flaccus has 30+ years of experience in land conservation and stewardship, managing protected properties, studying wildlife, and educating adults and children.

These are a few of the events in a series of Chocorua Lake Conservancy programs held throughout the year to encourage people of all ages to enjoy Chocorua Lake and the trails and woods that surround it, and to learn more about the natural world we inhabit. Visit www.chocorualake. org for information, and follow the organization on Facebook and Instagram.

The CLC is a volunteer-led, nonprofit land trust founded in 1968 to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area.

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History Comes Alive as The Lakeport Opera House Reopens After 60 Years Gone are the plywood-covered windows, dusty hallways and lonely, forgotten rooms as the curtain opens for the first performance in over 60 years at the historic Lakeport Opera House.

Located on Union Avenue in Lakeport Square, the completely restored and renovated 1882 landmark opened on June 12, bringing live entertainment and a unique cultural experience to Laconia.

“This is a boyhood dream come to life,” said Opera House owner and developer, Scott Everett, who grew up in Gilford, NH. “Reviving and reopening this building brings me great joy. I am grateful to all the people who helped us bring back a 19th-century cultural center that blends high-end style with historic charm and I am confident that memorable experiences will be made here.”

The Opera House will be home to live musical performances, theatre productions, comedians, and magicians, as well as being host to community-focused events, weddings, and private and corporate

gatherings.

Seating capacity allows for 220 but the current floor plan is set for under 200 floor, mezzanine, and VIP seats to allow for comfort and space.

Seats have cocktail table access or drink rails for refreshments while being spaced apart for optimum comfort. A separate lounge area features a full bar and lakeside views through large windows.

“When you come to the Opera House, you’re getting an experience not just a show,” said Opera House venue director and Scott’s brother, Tim James Everett. “The concept and layout was created with comfort, style and mobility in mind while ensuring that there is no bad seat in the house.”

More than $1 million was invested into renovating the 30,000-square foot building over the last three years. Modern design elements were incorporated with original fixtures creating a unique atmosphere.

Several features from the 1882 building remain; including reconditioned wood floors, replicated tin ceilings and the original stage and curtains.

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An old map of Laconia and an original poster from the May 11, 1930 performance were found inside the walls during the renovation and will be on display.

The Moore Design Group from Dallas, Texas incorporated highend embellishments into the design, bringing Scott Everett’s modern and futuristic vision to life with specialized lighting; metal, crystal and hand-carved accents, and oneof-a-kind artwork.

“Scott challenged us to take a 139-year-old building and make it stand out with today’s audience,” said Stephanie Moore Hager, founder of Moore Design Group.

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Once a mainstay of Laconia’s Lakeport community, the Opera House will once again be center stage for all of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.

The last show at the originally named Moore’s Opera House was in 1960. This season’s scheduled performances include comedian Lenny Clarke on June 17, Jay Psaros and Chuck McDermott on June 18, David Nail on July 2 and 3, Houston Bernard Band on July 9, The Little Mermen on July 11, Dancing Dream: ABBA Tribute July 17, Steve Sweeney on August 5, and medium Maureen Hancock August 8.

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Open Mic in Hesky Park Starts June 18 Looking for something musical and fun to do with great lake views?

Picturesque Hesky Park at the town docks on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith will be the site of a free concert every Friday night from June 18 through September 3.

Concerts will be an open mic format featuring local performers and will be hosted by Kitty and Kevin Boyle.

Music will begin at 6 pm and continue until every performer has completed a set of two songs.

Kitty Boyle said, “Live music is

always popular and this is the best location in the Lakes Region. Bring your own chair or a blanket and enjoy these excellent performers. In addition to musicians we welcome other entertainers such as poets, story tellers and comedians to participate.”

Performers are asked to sign in at the bandstand next to the Meredith town docks between 5:30 and 6 pm.

Concerts are free and open to everyone.

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The two groups have decided to pool their resources and make the event one of the biggest and best tournaments in the region.

This joint effort will be held on Monday, June 21 at the Lochmere Country Club with breakfast in the morning and lunch being served directly after the tournament.

This year, golfers have the opportunity to win a trip for two to the 2022 Super Bowl. To sign up for the event or become a sponsor, please visit the FAS website at franklinanimalshelter.com

for details.

All monies raised at the event will go to help causes championed by the groups in the Franklin, Tilton and Northfield region. Both groups want sponsors to know all donations made to date will stay with the respective group that received the donation.

The Tilton-Northfield Rotary Book Award for Winnisquam Region students is given to support students who are continuing their education in the fall. The Franklin Animal Shelter continues its mission of caring for dogs and cats in need, providing care and adoption services. Both groups thank all supporters and sponsors, particularly Nucar of Tilton and the Grappone Auto Group of Concord, and look forward to seeing everyone at the event on June 21. Call 603-934-4132.

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Lakes Region Rotary Club Supports Nonprofits that Support the Community The Lakes Region Rotary Club follows the Rotary motto of “Service above Self.” Each year funds raised through the Lakes Region Rotary Annual Car Show are donated to support the work of area nonprofit organizations that work to make life in the Lakes Region better for children and families.

This year’s Lakes Region Rotary Annual Car Show will be held on Saturday, July 24 from 10 am to 2 pm at Endicott Street North in the Weirs.

More information about the car show is available on the Lakes Region Rotary Club Facebook page.

The Lakes Region Rotary Club recently reached out with gifts of support to four area nonprofits that have supported families who have been impacted by the pandemic over the past year. Belknap House, the Isaiah 61

Cafe, the Santa Fund, and Got Lunch Laconia each received donations of $500 to support their ongoing work.

Rotary member, Bob Ewell, said, “This has been a difficult year for everyone and these four organizations have done outstanding work helping the most vulnerable members of our community - children, homeless individuals and homeless families, and families in crisis.”

The Lakes Region Rotary was formed in 1991 and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 am. In addition to fundraising, club members contribute to service activities throughout the Lakes Region throughout the year. Anyone interested in learning more or becoming a member may contact the club through its email at lakesregionrotary@gmail.com.

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The Mt. Pleasant parcel includes a well-trodden trail to a granite outcrop with stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Belknap and Ossipee Mountains, and other mountains beyond. In addition to its recreational value, this purchase permanently protects important watersheds, habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, and even the remnants of an early settler community. How’s that for peak bagging!

The parcel, located off North Line Road at the Tuftonboro-Wolfeboro town line, was purchased at a discounted price from the property’s owners. Many individual donors joined the fundraising campaign to raise the $286,500 needed for purchase and stewardship, significantly aided

by a $75,000 grant from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) and a $25,000 gift from the Land Bank of Wolfeboro-Tuftonboro.

“The Mt. Pleasant project is a wonderful community project,” said Land Bank President Don McBride, “that will protect significant habitat, water quality, and scenic resources and provide great opportunities for recreation for families today and into the future.”

Now that acquisition of the property has been completed, LRCT is busy making plans to improve the trail on Mt. Pleasant leading to its spectacular view. There never seem to be enough trails, and enough views, and LRCT is thrilled to be able to add these to its collection.

Since its founding in 1979, LRCT has protected over 28,300 acres, including 24 summits and more than 90 miles of trails. LRCT welcomes Mt. Pleasant to that collection and thanks all the generous people and organizations, from sellers to donors, who helped make this possible. For more information on LRCT’s work, visit www.lrct.org.

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Keeping Kids Safe in the Water

By Sarah Wright The Lakes Region is a beautiful part of the state, and one of the biggest perks to the area is the abundance of beaches. It’s no wonder families flock to the area for vacations. Who wouldn’t want to spend a day, relaxing on the sand and enjoying the cool, fresh water?

Although swimming at a lake can be less hazardous than a swim in the ocean, safety is still paramount.

Here is some information to keep your family safe this summer, so that everyone can have a fun time at the beach.

Many parents wonder about when to sign their children up for swim lessons. Swimming is an extremely important skill that every child should learn. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that parents hold off on formal swimming lessons until after their child’s fourth birthday, when he or she is developmentally able to learn the skills needed to stay afloat. Most towns around the Lakes Region offer swim lessons through their Parks and Recreation Department, and children typically start around age 4. For children under age 4, it’s advisable that you get them used to water as young as possible.

While you should certainly hold a baby or young toddler in your arms while in the water, you should also be within arm’s reach to provide adequate supervision if those young children are just playing around the water. Yes, we live in the age of multi-tasking, but if your children are near water, they should be the

only thing on your mind. It’s a fact that small children can drown in as little as one inch of water. If you are with other adults, take turns watching the children in shifts.

It’s obviously safer to swim in areas with a lifeguard present, but that doesn’t mean you can take your eyes off your child. Also teach your children to always let you know if they are going into the water so that you are alert and watching. Watch for large patches of plants in the water, or sharp rocks, and leave any wildlife, like ducks, alone.

So how can you get your toddler used to the water? Although some parents might think it’s a good idea, you should never intentionally submerge any child under the age of 3. Young children can quickly swallow large amounts of water.

Instead, show your children how to blow bubbles in the water, so they will learn to get their faces wet without swallowing water.

But what about those children who hate getting their faces wet?

Practice at home by encouraging your child to put his or her head under the shower spray. Remember to be patient. Your child may be a fish one day and afraid of the water the next. Don’t force them into an activity that they don’t want to do.

In most beginner swim lessons, the instructor will teach your child basics like blowing bubbles in the water and kicking while using a flotation device, eventually working up to submerging their heads, and floating on their backs. Games are often used to encourage children to practice these skills.

When your child is older and learns skills like swimming underwater and beginner strokes, it’s still important to keep an eye on them as they might overestimate their abilities. If possible, have them swim with a buddy. Discourage games that might put a child in danger like breath-holding contests.

Remember, even a good swimmer can drown. And no matter how skilled a child may be, never trust them alone to supervise another, less-skilled child. If your child learned to swim in a pool, his or her skills don’t necessarily translate to open water where there are changing

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Hopefully, the unthinkable won’t happen, but there may come a time when you can’t locate your child.

If this happens, always check the water first. Every second counts if a child is in trouble. If you are swimming at a beach that doesn’t have a lifeguard on duty, make sure you have something with you that you can reach with or throw to someone who is drowning. Keep a cell phone close by in case you need to call 9-1-1.

For children and young adults who want to dive into the water from a dock or boat, check for depth and obstructions before diving. Better yet—go in feet first the first time to be sure. If you’re planning to spend the day boating or enjoying water skis or towable inflatables, every child must wear a life jacket, even if they know how to swim.

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Norcross graduated from Gettysburg College in 2019 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and a minor in Biology. Following graduation, she served as an AmeriCorps member with the Lakes Region Conservation Corps in New Hampshire. She then moved back to Pennsylvania where she worked as a Watershed Specialist/Chesapeake Bay Technician with a conservation district. Norcross is thrilled to return to New Hampshire to continue working for the region she loves.

The NH LAKES Conservation Program addresses the two biggest threats to New Hampshire’s lakes: invasive species and polluted runoff water. Summer 2021 marks the 20th year of the organization’s Lake Host courtesy boat inspection program which has successfully slowed the spread of invasive plants in lakes throughout the state. And, the organization recently launched the LakeSmart program to help property owners live in a lake-

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Established in 1992, the mission of NH LAKES, a statewide, publicly supported nonprofit organization, is to ensure that New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes are clean and healthy, now and in the future. To achieve its mission, NH LAKES works with partners, promotes clean water policies and responsible use, and inspires the public to care for our lakes.

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“Downtown banners are an important way to define Moultonborough Village, and may help to make traffic slow down,” said Planner Bruce Woodruff, noting how banners are located at the four ‘gateways’ to the Village proper. Members of Town boards and commissions, and other community volunteers, have been working on Village improvement projects following recommendations from the 2018 Plan NH charrette, and the 2019 UNH First Impressions downtown assessment exercise.

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