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Hidden In Plain Sight... Beautiful Lakes Region Waterfalls Story and Photos by Leigh Sharps If you think you need to be an avid hiker to seek out all the beautiful waterfalls in the region, you are wrong!

Many awe-inspiring waterfalls can be accessed by very short walks and some can actually be viewed from a car window or a parking lot. New Hampshire’s state park trails, during this time of the COVID-19 virus, are being used more than ever by those eager to get out of their homes and experience the great outdoors. But this can also lead to overuse of the painstakingly maintained pathways and cause crowded parking lots and highway shoulders. This has led to limitations at most state park attractions, requiring folks to obtain day-use passes via the internet the day before a planned trip. The ‘social distancing’ and probable overuse has also led to limitations being applied to the most popular hiking trails in the Lakes Region, such as Mt. Major in Gilford and Rattlesnake Mtn. in Holderness/ Sandwich. But we have myriad choices of mountain or woods trails often overlooked and these include short hikes to area waterfalls. These are even more satisfying right now and offer alternatives to the more populated trails leading to mountaintops.

Trails leading to waterfalls, ‘hidden in plain sight’, offer spectacular beauty and solitude and it is rare you will meet more than a few people on the trails to the waterfalls listed below.

Some waterfalls around the Lakes Region that are easily accessible

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by short walks include Beede Falls in Sandwich, Livermore Falls in Campton, Rainbow Falls in Plymouth, Welton Falls in Alexandria, Profile Falls in Bristol, and Sculptured Rocks in Groton. There are two other notable waterfalls, each worth a day’s trip and further north. One is Sabbaday Falls off the Kancamagus Highway in the Lincoln area and the other, also in Lincoln, (lower Franconia Notch where there are many other trails and falls) is the Falling Waters Trail, which has three beautiful waterfalls.

Rainbow Falls within the WalterNewton Natural Area, preserve in Plymouth, can be found off Rt. 3 on Cummings Hill Rd. halfway between

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Bridgewater and Plymouth (take Exit 24 off I-93). This is an easy walk for dogs and young kids alike and is only 1.2 miles out and back. The Newton Trail to the Falls connects to other trails, too, one of them going to Texas Hill Rd. in Plymouth where you can also access the Falls. The path has roots on the ground, so watch where you walk. There are several small little wooden bridges over wet areas. The beautiful Glove Hollow River follows the trail that winds up through the woods and gently inclines. The Falls are not huge, with two drops plunging into the river, about a 40-foot drop, but they are extremely scenic. There are Laker-Ad-20200629.pdf 1 a 6/23/20 three benches to rest or enjoy picnic,

and connections to other trails can be made here. It is rated for beginners.

Livermore Falls in Campton can be accessed two ways: from Rte. 3 in Plymouth going toward Campton right past the police station on the right, and from Rte. 175 after two miles going toward Campton at a sign directing you to Livermore Falls Recreation Area (a state park) on Livermore Falls Rd. This area, though, isn’t specific to view the Falls or to swim and picnic to the huge sloping rocks on the other side, but is a launch area for tubes/rafts/canoes/ kayaks (there are no restrooms, it is not staffed and if the parking lot is full, wait for another time of day or go to an alternative launch on the Pemigewasset River as it is very popular.) On the Rte. 3 side there is a small parking lot on the right near ‘no parking on the shoulder’ signs. Follow a narrow path down to the railroad tracks which are crossed and another path through the woods leads to a popular university swimming spot during the school year, but offseason is less populated. The rocks are an easy spot for families to wade on the beach, but the white-water currents are dangerous so be cautious and stay on the shore.

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The access point from the Alexandria side is off Fowler River Rd. to Welton Falls Road (off Rte. 3 toward Newfound Lake but much closer than the W. Shore Rd. access). The hike into the Falls this way is a much shorter hike than from the lodge. There is a small sign on Welton Falls Rd. on the left directing one to the Falls.

Also, the wooden bridge on that road says it’s not easily passable but it can be walked over. The path from the sign going down to the Fowler River (Manning Trail) also has many ‘no trespassing’ signs on the left. (The signs prevent you from leaving the trail – do not trespass on posted land – and stick to the trail to reach Welton Falls, a true ‘hidden gem’.) It’s doubtful you’ll encounter few people and you may have the Falls all to yourself. Shortly on the trail you need to cross the river by a series of small boulders (you may get wet!). After catching the trail on the opposite side, there are strong posts and a cable going up as the sides to the river are very steep in this part. You’ll

immediately reach the top where a stream cuts through rocks and drops through an eight-foot cascade to a 15 foot drop into a deep, narrow hole.

Caution should be used when at this area. The walk from this side is just. .2 miles and well worth it. It’s somewhat challenging for families with young kids, due to the water crossing, the swift current, rock channels, and the steepness on the protective rails side, so the rating is moderately difficult.

(There is no cell service in the Welton Falls area).

Profile Falls in Bristol is easily accessible from Rte. 3A heading north.

Take the first right after the bridge going over the Smith River onto Profile Falls Rd. Watch for a sign to the waterfall. There’s a small parking lot. Follow a narrow path from the lot toward the Falls, which can be viewed best fromthe side but it is rocky and semi-steep, so view the Falls from a distance and watch your footing.

Between Bridgewater and Plymouth on Rte. 3 is Beede Falls in Sandwich, which can be reached by driving to Center Sandwich (Rte. 175 from Holderness or Bean Rd. in Center Harbor; both pass Squam Lake). From the center, follow Sandwich Notch Road and signs to Mead Base (3.5 miles from town). At the end is a small parking area beside an old house and

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land marked owned by the Boy Scouts of America and land owned by White Mtn. National Forest. There is a kiosk and the trail is behind the kiosk. There’s just two tenths of a mile to Beede Falls.

Just over a footbridge are the Falls you can hear from the trail. The 37 foot Falls drop to a cascade and a shallow, sandy pool. At the base of the Falls is what is known as Cow Cave, an overhang where the water streams over it into a pool (named for a cow who was found under it after it disappeared for a few days, according to local lore). The trail follows to the Lower Falls where the Bearcamp River plunges over ledges into pools of water.

The Sculptured Rocks Natural Area (Geologic Site) in Groton was once a little-known place. These days, you’re apt to meet quite a few people on weekends. The water is fairly shallow but fishing holes downstream can be had for brook trout. Glaciers scraping over this area made the many shaped boulders, rocks and pools which were caused by the Cockermouth River slicing a canyon through granite rock on its way to Newfound Lake. There is a wooden bridge crossing the waters so both sides are accessible for recreation.

It is always open to the public unless posted or restricted. It is not often manned and there are no restrooms.

There are also many other trails on the 272 acres of state forest lands surrounding the Rocks. It’s pet friendly.

Off I-93 north, take Exit 26 to Tenney Mtn. Highway, Plymouth and drive around the rotary toward Rumney. Take the second exit half-way round onto Rte. 3A toward Groton and Newfound Lake until you hit No. Shore Rd. Look for 251 Sculptured Rocks Rd. sign on the left; the parking lot is further down the road on the left. Call 603-227-8745 for more information. (Caution should be used when visiting the area because pathways are steep.)

Sabbaday Falls off the Kancamagus Highway near the Conway end is another easy .7 walk to amazing Falls

but a bit further north than those already featured. Off the Kancamagus, ½ mile it’s about one hour or less round trip. It’s more heavily trafficked than any of those above, but great for kids and all levels of hikers. There’s a mini loop around and above the Falls and there are wooden rails for protection, so one can get close to the waterfalls.

The restrooms are closed at this time but the area is maintained by the State of NH. (Read guidelines below).

Falling Waters Trail is in the Franconia Notch State Park just north of Lincoln.

Though there are many trails and other waterfalls in this state park, this series of three Falls can be reached easily and you don’t need to do the whole five to six miles in one way. This trail leads to Little Haystack Mtn. But on the way up the three first trails (easily accessed) are the Stairs Falls which are a series of cascades, Swiftwater Falls (60 ft. tall plunge) and Cloudlands Falls (80 ft. tall plunges) After Cloudlands you can turn around and head back to the parking lot. This is accessed by Exits 34A and B off I-93 north of Lincoln.

The Flume Gorge and Basin are here, too, so it’s easier to see the Falls during the week.

(Users at all state-run parks and areas do so at their own risk. It’s carry in/carry out whatever you bring in, so please keep the areas clean. You can check on areas at nhstateparks. org. There is no parking on shoulders off the highway in Franconia and Crawford Notches. Please refer to state park restrictions and regulations due to COVID-19. Some may be temporarily closed or require day passes ahead of time. Those considering any of the expeditions should go online to Google for more specific directions, information and any restrictions. Please observe recommended distancing for these walks. Most of the Falls are not within cell service areas so let someone know where you are going for the day and use caution on all trails.)

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Hank Why Wants You to Build a Boat This Summer!

By Sarah Wright Hank Why has loved wooden boats for as long as he can remember. As a young kid, he began learning about restoring boats and developed a passion for boat building. Later, in 1968, he started spending his summers in Wolfeboro. When the New Hampshire Boat Museum moved to Wolfeboro in the mid-1990s, it was only natural that Hank would become involved with the museum. He knew he would eventually retire to Wolfeboro, and it was the perfect fit for Hank to continue his hobby of working with wooden boats. In fact, he ended up serving on the board from then until 2018.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum, or NHBM, was originally founded in 1992 by a group of antique and classic boating enthusiasts who wanted to preserve and share the boating heritage of the state’s fresh waterways. After moving around Lake Winnipesaukee for a few years, the museum found a permanent home in Wolfeboro in the former Allen “A” Resort theater and dance hall. However, the goal of the museum was not just to showcase antique boats and display other items from boating’s history. The museum wanted to be an experiential center that focused on “learning through doing” by offering hands-on programs and events. As Hank tells it, the boat building program at the museum got started by a group of guys who were building sailboats for the sailing program.

Naturally, Hank believed that the wooden boat building school, which

has since expanded to classes for youth and adults each summer, was a very important program. “It’s important to pass these skills down to the younger generation, because the skills involved with wooden boat building are fading away,” explains Hank. “There are not a lot of boat building schools in the area anymore.”

Building a boat is a memorable experience, and you’ll be able to enjoy your handiwork for years to come. As of this writing, the NHBM is still planning to hold its boat building classes, although class size will be smaller this year to help with distancing. Those who are interested should sign up as soon as possible to reserve a spot. Masks will be required, and the museum has an organized plan in place to clean up the work site after each class. Classes take place outside, on the museum’s property.

The Adult & Family Boat Building session lets adults work by themselves or team up with younger family members. Participants can choose to build a Bevin’s skiff, two-person canoe, one-person kayak, Opti sailboat, or a paddleboard. The class runs from July 11 to the 19 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Youth Boat Building session is for boys and girls ages 12 and up.

The instructors will demonstrate how to safely use hand tools and a limited number of power tools. Kids can choose to make a two-person canoe, a one-person kayak, or a Bevin’s skiff. The class will run from August 3 to 14, 9 am to 3 pm. If you know a young person who would like to

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participate, but does not have the funds to do so, you can fill out a scholarship application with the museum for the opportunity to build a canoe.

Hank Why is also involved with the museum’s wooden boat graduate school scholarship program. He puts together the resources and solicits funds to reward a special student each year. “I was looking for an opportunity to give back for what I got from my experience learning at the boat museum,” says Hank, “The scholarship idea came forward as a way to help someone who excels in the boat building program to continue their training.”

This talented individual is offered a scholarship to the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine. It’s the only school suitable for kids in the northeast, and it offers them a chance to learn a higher skill set than the NH Boat Museum program can offer. The scholarship is good for a two-week summer session at the school. This year marks the school’s 40th anniversary, and they offer a wide variety of courses at their beautiful, 64-acre “saltwater campus.” The community of students, faculty, and staff at the school have all levels of experience in boat-building, woodworking, metalworking, crafting, and boating. “Sending a student to this school helps preserve the wooden boatbuilding industry,” says Hank.

The recipient of the scholarship also receives a one-year membership to the New Hampshire Boat Museum, as well as to the two other sponsors: The Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) and the New England Lyman Group. They are also put in touch with a mentor to guide them through their experience. The ACBS is a membership organization dedicated to connecting people who enjoy classic boats. Since its founding in 1975 on the shores of Lake George, New York, the ACBS has grown into the largest society in the world dedicated to the enjoyment of classic boats. They embrace all styles of classic wood, fiberglass, and metal boats. The New

England Lyman Group was founded in 1999 with the mission and purpose of promoting the use of Lyman boats, but also to support activities that promote youth involvement and interest in wooden boat building, repair, and maintenance.

The NH Boat Museum runs other popular events each year. Hank is also involved in the planning of the New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction.

Although this year’s event will be held online due to COVID-19, there will be many items up for bid including vintage wooden boats; fiberglass boats; vintage cars and trucks; sailboats; motors and parts; canoes, kayaks, and dories; and artifacts and collectibles. The auction will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 10 am. Previews will be available on July 16 and 17 from noon to 5 pm, and on July 18 from 8 to 10 am. Hank is also involved in the Vintage Race Boat Regatta, held every other year at the Wolfeboro Town Docks in September.

(The next race is scheduled for 2021.)

Currently, Hank owns two vintage Chris-Craft boats from 1930 and 1948, respectively. When I spoke with him, he was working on putting notes together for his younger son on how to care for the boats, winterize them, and repair them. After all, it’s all about passing this information on to the next generation and ensuring that the beautiful craftsmanship of wooden boats lives on.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum is located at 399 Center Street in Wolfeboro. Their current plan is to open on July 1 with a modified schedule. For the latest information as well as information on the upcoming auction, visit www.nhbm.org or call 603-569-4554.

Boat-building school applications are also available on the website with options to pay online or by mail. Click on the “Learn” tab on the homepage for more information about building a boat this summer. Keep the tradition of wooden boat building alive with this memorable experience!

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Popular Dinner Music Nights Return to Castle in the Clouds Castle in the Clouds is home to a 1914 mountaintop estate, offering mansion tours, award-winning dining, a free exhibit gallery, hiking trails, a gift shop, and some of New Hampshire’s best mountain and lake views. One view favored by visitors can be enjoyed from the terrace of the Carriage House, while eating lunch or attending the Castle’s summer Dinner Music Night series, which was awarded “Best Music Nights in NH” in 2018 by New Hampshire Magazine.

This season, the Carriage House Restaurant plans to offer a special dinner menu alongside local musical talent, including Audrey Drake, Ben Cook, Cindy Duchin, Eric Grant, Harmony Markey, Joel Cage, Mark Bartram, Mitch Alden, Sweep the Leg Entertainment, Taylor Marie Music, Tim Hazelton, and Wooden Nickles.

Dinner Music Nights will take place every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from July 6-September 3, running from 5:30-8:30 pm. Reservations are required, with a $10 per-person cover charge paid online in advance.

In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, seating will be especially limited this year and it is recommended that guests make reservations one to two weeks in advance. Upon arrival,

guests’ tables are theirs for the entire evening so attendees can mingle on the terrace or peruse the exhibit gallery and always have their seat - often accompanied by a spectacular sunset over the lakes and mountains - to return to. The Laker generously supports Music Nights.

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Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook The Meredith Village Pathways Committee is pleased to announce that the Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook has been completed and is open to the public (as of June 29). Some signage and kiosk information will be installed at a later date.

The Laverack Nature Trail offers a scenic, off-road pedestrian trail featuring observation areas and descriptive signage. The universally accessible pedestrian trail begins to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank and follows Hawkins Brook to a viewing platform overlooking the wetlands behind Crosspoint Shopping Center. A boardwalk stretches through the wetlands, with viewing platforms, and joins a wooded trail that will end at Prescott Park. The unique recreational trail has educational components as well as being a connector to Prescott Park, the Inter-Lakes School campus, the Community Center, and the town.

Appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Meredith Village Pathways Committee’s purpose is to develop a pedestrian plan and promote pedestrian activity in the community. It takes the form of developing and expanding pathways and linking together recreational, civic and community destinations.

Since 2012, the committee has been developing the Hawkins Brook Nature Trail, researching, obtaining permits, completing a trail design, and launching a fundraising campaign to finance the trail.

In June of 2018, a large gift from Meredith Village Savings Bank and Merrimack County Savings Bank in

honor of retiring CEO and President Sam Laverack was received and the trail was renamed in his honor as Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook. The Meredith Pathways Committee is deeply appreciative to NH Mutual Bancorp for this significant gift and also thanks the town of Meredith and those businesses and individuals who have made gifts and pledges for the trail’s construction.

Meredith is blessed with conservation areas and trails surrounding the town.

The Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook is in the heart of the village and the only one that will be universally accessible, so that people of all ages and abilities can use it. Two handicapped parking spots are available at the east end of the Ladd Building on Route 25 and at Prescott Park.

Visitors are asked to abide by COVID-19 virus social distancing while walking the trail. Those using the trail are asked to “take only pictures and leave only footprints” leaving the plants, animals, and natural environment undisturbed. Dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after their pets. Please do not litter so that everyone can enjoy the trail.

A formal dedication of the Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook is planned for September 13, 2020 at 2 pm. Contributions for the long-term maintenance fund of the trail will be gratefully accepted and can be sent to HBNT, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253.

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Concerts on the Green to launch at Canterbury Shaker Village Canterbury Shaker Village on Shaker Road in Canterbury will present a series of Concerts on the Green each Sunday in July from 4 to 5 pm. The concerts have been developed by Juilliard trained cellist and Concord native, Jan Fuller, who has performed nationally and internationally. Fuller was slated to be at a Musical Festival for the summer when COVID 19 changed his plans. The performance for Canterbury Shaker Village will include works

by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. He’ll be accompanied by the recorded music of pianist and fellow Juilliard alum Chaeyoung Park. Fuller’s musical program will be complemented by appearances of both state poet laureate, Alexandria Peary, and state artist laureate, Amanda Whitworth. Concerts on the Green will provide an opportunity for the community to access world-class cultural performances this summer in the safe, socially distanced, and unparalleled beauty of Canterbury Shaker Village.

The concerts will be held outdoors on the large, spacious lawn leading to the Meeting House and the surrounding lawn. Masks are expected and social distancing will be ensured by the use of painted circles placed at appropriate intervals. All performances will be amplified for optimal sound quality.

Seating will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. Parking is behind the barn as per the signs. The concerts are free of charge with a suggested donation of $10. During times like these, Canterbury Shaker Village offers the gift of beauty and peace though the arts and nature.

The Sunday Arts Series: Concerts on The Green schedule will be: July 5 with guest artist Harel Gietheim, cellist; July 12 with guest NH Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary; July 19 featuring guest artist NH ArtistLaureate Amanda Whitworth and a concert on July 26.

There is a rain date of August 3.

For information, visit www.csv.org or call 783-9511.

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

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An Artist’s Life at Snow Dragon Studio

By Thomas P. Caldwell Snow Dragon Mountain Farm in Meredith, with more than 50 acres of fields and woods, is the perfect setting for budding artists to hone their skills.

With a natural-light indoor studio space as well as expansive lawns and a deck where art students can engage in plein air painting, Snow Dragon Studio is a place to practice and improve one’s artistic skills at one’s own pace, guided by a woman who has been immersed in art for her entire life.

Artist Susan MacDonald says that, while she got seriously involved with the art studio only a year ago, she has been drawing and painting since she was a child. As the daughter of the late Loran Percy, a well-known Lakes Region landscape painter, she learned to love the craft of coaxing images onto the canvas.

Loran, who began as a photographer but evolved into an artist and teacher whose paintings of Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock Mountain Resort made him a popular artist with both local residents and visitors to the Lakes Region, operated an art gallery in Gil-

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“I decided to do what I really wanted to do,” Susan says.

She still has six cows, six geese, six dogs, and five cats, but the farm now serves as a setting for the practice of art skills. Her animals often serve as subjects for her students to paint.

Susan takes a maximum of four students at a time in order to give each one the necessary attention. It is not a class for art instruction as much as an opportunity for artists to develop their own skills, with Susan serving as a guide.

“It’s an open studio, with three-hour sessions for $35,” she explains. “We pick a project together on something they’ll be comfortable with — watercolors, oils, or whatever they want to do. Students are allowed to choose their own style.”

Students can bring their own art supplies or use hers, she says, and they work on their individual projects until they’re done.

All that is not to say there is no structure to the sessions.

“We start with a warmup,” Susan says. “We do drawing to start.”

She takes students to nearby locations to practice sketching, which she views as a necessary ingredient.

“It’s important to have good drawing skills to paint well,” she says. “It’s hard to just pick up brushes and paint. I encourage them to do sketches first, and to plan it out carefully. There’s value in sketches.”

She says students are often eager to start with the canvas, but “without a plan in your head, it’s hard to be suc• Studio continued on page 17

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Please call ahead for all event listings for updates and COVID19 restrictions.

Information and schedules subject to change.

Through July 4, Wolfeboro Independence Day Home & Business Decorating Contest, registration form/deadline/info: www.wolfeboronh.us/ parks-recreation or Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

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June 29, Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook opens to the public, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

July 1, Loon Center Opening Day, 9 am-5 pm, seven days a week, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666.

July 1, Opening Day, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, opening date subject to change, visit www.nhbm.org, call ahead: 569-4554.

July 1, Sunset Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

July 1, Wellness Wednesday: Yoga at the Castle, 6-7 pm, join an experienced yoga instructor in a yoga class for all skill levels on the Castle lawn amidst breathtaking lake and mountain views. $15 per person, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 1 & 2, Lauri Landry concert, held outdoor at Arts Center at 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, 4:30 pm, admission and donations welcome, info: www. advicetotheplayers.org.

July 2, Surroundings Art Gallery, opens for the season, hours for the season: 11 am-4 pm Thurs.-Sat., original artwork on display/for sale, face masks required for gallery entry, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, 476-5942, email: info@surroundingsart.com.

July 3, Matt Langley performs, live music, 5-7 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Rt. 11, Gilford, 293-0841.

July 3, Sunset Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

July 4, Independence Day Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www. cruisenh.com.

Mansion Tours Lake-view Dining Programs Hiking Trails Waterfalls & Vistas Open daily July 1 - October 25 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Featuring our NEW Exhibit!

The Shoes that Built the Castle Upcoming Programs & Events: • Solar Gazing Every Mon through Sep 7 12-4pm FREE • Music Nights Every Mon, Tues & Thurs, Jul 2-Aug 27 5:30-8:30pm Generously supported by The Laker. $10 per person reservation fee required.

• Wellness Wed: Yoga on the Castle Lawn Wed, Jul 1 6pm $15 Generously sponsored by Huggins Hospital.

• Castle Car Show Sat, Jul 11 10am-3pm $5 spectators, $25 autos Generously sponsored by Supporting Sponsor TMS Architects.

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July 4, Meredith Lions Club Rubber Duckie Race will be done electronically, winners picked at random due to COVID-19. Tickets by mail: PO Box 1720, Meredith, NH 03253. Requests for tickets must be postmarked by June 30.

Tickets are available by appointment only at Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 279-6121 for appointment time. Masks required to enter. Info: keylion03@gmail.com or call 527-8114.

July 4-5, 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair, 10 am-5 pm, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd./Rt. 11A, Gilford, crafts for sale, live music, chainsaw and wood carving demos by Elise Ford, social distancing and masks required, info: call Joyce at 528-4014, www.joycescraftshows.com.

July 5, Cody James performs, live music, 3-5 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Rt. 11, Gilford, 293-0841.

July 5, Concerts on the Green, with cellist Jan Fuller, guest artist Chaeyoung Park (recorded) on piano, Harel Gietheim, cellist, 4-5 pm, $10 p/p donation requested, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511. Takes place every Sunday in July.

July 5, Healthcare Heroes Day, Castle in the Clouds offers free admission to tour the Castle for doctors, nurses and hospital workers on July 5, show ID or badge for free admission, Moultonboro, 476-5900.

July 5, Outdoor Tours, free, 11 am and 2 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511. Takes place every Sat. and Sun. in July.

July 6, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm featuring Sweep the Leg Entertainment; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 4765900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 6, Sunset Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

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July 7, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm featuring Ben Cook; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds. org.

July 8, Sunset Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

July 8 & 9, Shana Isenberg concert, Arts Center at 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, please contact in advance: www.advicetotheplayers.org.

July 9, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm featuring Audrey Drake; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www. castleintheclouds.org.

ONGOING Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, info/schedule: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bald Eagle Adventure Cruise, Tues. at 3 pm (beginning July 7), look for bald eagles, learn about bald eagle recovery, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/ schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

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Center Harbor Town Band Concerts, Fridays in Aug. from 7-9 pm, downtown bandstand, free, info: www.centerharbortownband.com.

Dinner Music Nights, July 2-Aug. 27, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:308:30 pm, enjoy dinner and live music on the Carriage House terrace as you watch the sun set over the lakes and mountains. Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, please make reservations ($10 cover charge required), www. castleintheclouds.org.

Discover Squam Cruise, 1 pm daily, look for bald eagles, learn Squam Lake history, hear the call of loons and more, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/ schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

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

Kirkwood Gardens, open daily, free of charge, tour beautiful flower gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Please social distance and wear masks when visiting the gardens.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 11 am-7 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 132, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 9980029.

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Model Yachting, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling I Meter model yachts on Tuesdays and US 12 model yachts on Thursdays, Back Bay on Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, new participants and spectators welcome, info: 569-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info.

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

NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, opens for the season on July 1 (subject to change), this year’s exhibit: “Locally Produced” with focus on boats and motors made in NH over the years, visit www.nhbm.org, call ahead: 569-4554.

North East Motor Sports Museum, open weekends from 10 am-4 pm, this year’s exhibit: Midget Cars, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183. www. nemsmuseum.com.

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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, although the buildings are closed, the trails at the property remain open for hiking. For families looking for things to do, and to keep the kids entertained while at home, try some of the activities listed on the Farm’s Facebook. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm.org.

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

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

Solar Gazing, every Monday, July 6-Sept. 7, noon-4 pm, drop by the field to join the NH Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope, free,Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, live animal exhibit trail is open, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID19 restrictions, visit www.nhnature.org for all details, Holderness, 968-7194.

Summer Water Quality Monitoring Volunteering, info: Squam Lakes Assoc., www.squamlakes.org.

Surroundings Art Gallery, hours for the season: 11 am-4 pm Thurs.-Sat., (with opening day July 2), original artwork on display/for sale, face masks required for gallery entry, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, 476-5942, email: info@surroundingsart.com.

Tamworth Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm, KA Brett School parking lot, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

The Shoes that Built the Castle, exhibit examining Castle creator Thomas Plant’s manufacturing career that made a fortune and allowed him to build Castle in the Clouds, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, opens July 1.

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Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, every Thurs., 12:30-4:30 pm, Clark Park, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, please wear face mask and follow distancing guidelines, info: www.wolfeboroareafarmersmarket.com.

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www.thelake Your Where-To-Go, What-To-Do Guide Region the| Lakes for2020 June 29, THE LAKER | Page 17 dents to simplify stuff,” she says.

• Studio Susan likes sketching and oil continued from page 12 painting, but her favorite medium is cessful. I make sure they come out with gouache, an opaque watercolor that rea good product in the end, something to sults in a soft, chalky look. Unlike oils, show to their friends.” gouache paints can be reactivated after Susan teaches her students about drying by addcolor, values, ing water, alform, and comlowing the artist position, and to touch up or how to build on rework the origthose skills. inal painting.

The warmup Susan also sessions also likes illustrabreak up the tion, which actime during tually was what the three-hour inspired her to open-studio get back into art Snow-covered truck, a painting by Susan sessions. work. She has The Artist’s MacDonald. (Tom Caldwell Photo) illustrated two Favorites children’s books by Belmont writer Susan says she most enjoys plein air Rose-Marie Robichaud: Dee’s Pig and painting — going outside and choosing Dee’s Extraordinary Rooster. an interesting subject. For her, captur“Doing that got me interested and ing the details of a building or a junk into it,” Susan says, noting that she automobile or a boat, and the way the also had done historic costuming belight plays over those surfaces, are the fore returning to painting. most interesting.

Susan also enjoys figure drawing and “It’s like putting a puzzle together,” sketching animals.

“It helped when I she says. “Scenery is good, too, but did start teaching classes, and I enjoyed putting the little pieces together is what being with students.”

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Yester year

Remembering the Fun-Loving Shakers!

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper They loved the ocean, the lake, picnicking, boating, putting on plays, singing and inviting guests for cookouts and other celebrations. Indeed, any time was a good time for the Canterbury Shakers to enjoy the Lakes Region and all of New Hampshire.

Some people assume the religious Shakers would have been reserved and hidden away from the outside world, spending their days in solitude.

That assumption could not have been farther from the reality of the Shakers.

For years, the members embraced the latest inventions, such as the washing machine, the radio and the television.

They had no problem with the latest

inventions, viewing progress as important and a gift from God. (One can imagine the delight the Canterbury Shakers would have had if computers, laptops and smart phones were around in their day!)

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According to the book, there were “many ‘entertainments’ in the early

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At four-thirty in the afternoon, the Shakers ended the festivities with a ‘Mother Goose’s Grab Bag Party.’” An accompanying photograph shows the “garden float” with Shakers dressed as a chef, a canning jar and more!

The Shakers had little problem with enjoying the gifts of God: the lakes, swimming, boating, dipping their feet

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In 1925, the Shakers enjoyed using a summer camp in nearby Winnisquam.

They purchased a camp on the lake known as Point Comfort. An early photograph from September 1923 shows a group of Shakers in The Verna, their wooden boat. The outing is comprised of a large group in the boat, all smiles as they return from a lake trek. The Verna was the first powerboat operated by Greenwood and the Shakers on the lake. Later, they purchased their second speedboat, a 32-foot-long wooden boat called The Arthur.

Perhaps they loved boating and the lake so much that they wanted a permanent summer property. Whatever the reason, they purchased and spent a lot of warm weather time at their cottage and two acres of land on the lake in Sanbornton. The Shakers owned the property from 1925 until 1938.

One elderly area resident recalled that there were not more than six or eight Shaker sisters at Point Comfort.

She had the impression the Shakers loved the cottage because it was on Lake Winnisquam, but not too far to travel from Canterbury Shaker Village.

The Shaker summer cottage was located a few doors up the lake from some other family cottages. At the time, the area was not as developed as it is now. The Shakers wouldn’t have had a beach area as we know of a beach today.

The Shaker sisters must have enjoyed swimming in Winnisquam and boating on the lake. Eventually, they sold the cottage in the late 1930s.

The Shakers loved their animal friends and their dogs and cats accompanied them to Point Comfort.

Also in the 1920s, the Canterbury Shakers ventured farther afield and made treks to the ocean. Old black-

The summertime beauty of Canterbury Shaker Village. The Shakers were hard working, spiritual and enjoyed picnics, plays and other activities.

and-white photos show them enjoying walking barefoot at York Beach in Maine and other ocean tourist spots, such as lighthouses on the coast.

A 1917 photograph shows a group of Shaker sisters sitting in a Pierce-Arrow Touring Car. The beautiful vehicle is parked in front of a Sabbathday Lake, Maine Shaker village building and Brother Greenwood poses in the picture as well. He is grinning from ear to ear, certainly attesting to his love of driving the beautiful vehicle and transporting the sisters from place to place.

A pond on Canterbury Shaker property was a cool, popular place for the sisters to gather during the hot summer months. Picnics were a favorite way to get together and the Shakers often invited neighbors and visitors to stop by for an outdoor meal. Gathering by the Mill Pond provided shade. It is said they stored a set of dishes in the nearby Ice Mill and a small wood stove set outside was available should they

wish to cook a meal. A photograph and caption in “Seasoned with Grace” by Eldress Bertha Lindsay shows a large group of Shaker women having dinner outside at the Ice Mill Pond around 1920. All are wearing “dust caps” worn when undertaking a cleaning project.

According to Eldress Bertha, the group had been cleaning the mills on

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And remembering the pond, it is said boating was not limited to Point Comfort; old photos show a rowboat the Shakers kept on a pond, which they used for theatrical productions such as Hiawatha.

Musical evenings, parades and apple picking expeditions in the fall added to the fun of life among the Shakers.

While they upheld their creed of “Hands to work, hearts to God” they seemed to find a way to have fun while working. It was not uncommon for the Shaker sisters to gather after a day of spring cleaning for a picnic or social time.

Not so different from today’s vacationers, the Canterbury Shakers knew and valued the idea of taking a vacation. They knew the lake would bring them recreation and relaxation.

They swam, they had cookouts and picnics and day trips to the ocean.

They toiled in their gardens and made some of the best baskets, furniture and other items in existence. And they were deeply devoted to their spiritual lives.

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Northeast Motor Sports Museum Open With Midget Car Exhibit After an unprecedented temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North East Motor Sports Museum, located at 922 NH Route 106 in Loudon, reopened to the public on Saturday, June 20 for the first time since March 7. The museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm for the remainder of June with possibly adding Fridays starting in July. New Hampshire museums have been given the approval to reopen by Governor Sununu with guidelines from the state.

While the museum was closed to the public for 104 days, the team was updating exhibits. The museum’s 2020 feature exhibit “The Mighty Midgets” presented by late board member Frank Manafort, features seven historically significant New England midget cars.

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Hundreds of rare New England auto racing photos have been added to the one-of-a-kind photo books and 25 new large format photos are now hanging on the museum walls. Also on display is the original Catamount Stadium street sign from Vermont.

The museum will be open for extended days and hours during the rescheduled NASCAR Cup weekend on August 2.

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‘Cue The Grill

4th Of July Grilling

By Chef Kelly Ross Every day on the grill should be fun and creative, but when it comes to the 4th of July, it means we should step things up on our country’s birthday.

Let’s start with a fun appetizer that is best if started in the oven to get it going. You can easily finish it inside if preferred, especially since the barbecue grill is busy on this special day.

First off is a quick and easy take-off that comes from many bar appetizer menus and that is potato skins. This take-off is done with sweet potatoes and the toppings are bacon, sour cream and chopped scallions. It will take almost 1 ½ hours from start to finish and will serve 4-8 of you depending on the group and how much other food is being served at the time.

Baked & Loaded Sweet Potato Skins 4 medium to large sweet potatoes, 2+ lbs 1+ tbsp olive oil Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper ¼ cup buttermilk ¼ tsp sweet paprika, more for garnish if wanted 6-8 slices bacon ¼ + cup sour cream 2 sliced scallions

toppings as most vegetables are full of water and a flatbread is more forgiving.

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet, rub the potatoes with the olive oil and salt and pepper them. Bake for 45 minutes or so, until tender. Pull the pan from the oven and let the spuds cool at room temp. Leave the oven on.

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Pop the spuds back in the oven for 15 minutes or so. While doing so, cook off the bacon in a pan until crisp and let drain on paper towels. Slice the scallions. Stir 1-2 tbsp water into the sour cream. Once the taters come out of the oven, drizzle the skins with the thinned down sour cream, top with the bacon and scallions, and then carefully slice each potato skin half in half once again and serve. “If” you want to melt cheddar over them like traditional potato skins, feel free to, but personally I think these are great as they are.

When it comes to outdoor grilling, there is something I love to include and that is a grilled pizza. My mood, how busy I am in regard to grilling, and my crowd often dictates whether I make my own pizza crust, buy a pizza dough ball, or use a store-bought flatbread, which is what I prefer for this recipe. If you want to make a basic pepperoni pizza, I would go with more of a traditional crust. This is a grilled vegetable pizza, however, which generally means damp

Grilled Vegetables Pizza 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 ½ tsp chopped fresh oregano Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for later brushing Just shy of 1 lb of Portabello or shitake mushrooms, or a combo 2 medium zucchini’s sliced lengthwise into ½ thick slices 1 bunch Lacinato kale, thick stems and center ribs removed 1 medium to large red onion, peeled and sliced into ½ inch thick slices 4 store-bought flatbreads, such as Naan’s Just shy of 1 lb of fresh mozzarella, shredded 8 oz crumble bleu cheese Unless your grill is ginormous, you will be cooking the 4 pizzas in batches, which is more than fine as people love knowing more is coming off the grill.

You will want both direct and indirect heat while cooking. For starters, in a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and oregano, and then season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil slowly, whisking the whole time.

Brush the mushrooms, zucchini, kale and onions with plain oil. Grill the mushrooms over a direct mediummedium high heat for 6-10 minutes.

Add zucchini/onion a few minutes into the mushrooms, and add kale late into the equation. Flip all as needed and put all grilled veggies on a pan.

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If need be, turn the heat up some if the crust isn’t crisping up enough or the cheese isn’t melting as it should. Once the crust is done, the top is melted, pull off the grill and drizzle the dressing over the top of the pizza, let sit a minute or 2 and cut it accordingly. Make sure you save enough dressing for all 4 pizzas.

I am now going to throw three of my favorite seafood fixes at you. I will be sharing 2 insanely delicious recipes regarding those, but first and foremost, I want to share a great grilled calamari recipe. I adore calamari, when it is cooked properly and the sauce is right.

I never order fried calamari served with marinara. And very rarely do you find a calamari dish that is grilled. This recipe is for 4-6 people and the entire process takes about 1 ½ hours.

Grilled Calamari Salad w/ Arugula and Melon 1 lb cleaned baby squid ½ tbsp fresh lemon zest ½ tbsp fresh lime zest ½ tbsp fresh orange zest 1 ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups fresh flat parsley leaves, chopped coarsely 6 anchovy filets 4 large cloves garlic, smashed 2 tbsp drained capers 2 shallots, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Sea salt & fresh grind black pepper 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 4-6 oz baby arugula 3 cups fresh cubed cantaloupe, about 1 lb 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced 1 small fresh red chile, thinly sliced Slit the bodies of the squid lengthwise and open them up on your work surface.

Score them with a cross-hatch pattern on the insides of the body and transfer to a bowl. Fold in the tentacles, the grated citrus zest, 1 tsp of the crushed red pepper and ¼ cup of the olive oil.

Combine well, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a food processor, combine the parsley, anchovies, garlic, capers and shallots and pulse until finely chopped.

Add ½ cup of the olive oil and pulse to a coarse puree. Add the vinegar and remaining ¼ tsp crushed red peppers and season with salt and pepper. This is now your salsa verde.

Light your grill to medium-medium high on one side, and on the other, put down a cast iron pan which has been sprayed with pan release. Season all the squid with more salt and pepper.

Grill the bodies directly on the grill and most of the legs and smaller pieces in the cast iron pan. The bodies should be charred somewhat, and flipped and cooked for 5 minutes total or so.

Transfer the bodies to a cutting board and thinly slice them. Transfer it all to a bowl, including what is in the cast iron pan, and toss with half of the salsa verde. Depending on how big the leg sections are, feel free to cut them down

as well if needed before adding to the salsa verde. In a larger bowl, whisk the remaining ¼ cup olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt. Add the arugula, melon, celery and fresh chile and toss gently. Add the squid and toss once again. Depending on how many you are serving, set up individual plates and serve the leftover salsa verde on the side.

Let’s now move on from calamari to shrimp. With a lot going for it, shrimp works well with almost any sauce, it cooks up in just a few minutes, and is so delicious. For this dish, the shrimp are skewered with lemons and finished with an absolutely exquisite sauce you will use again and again. This will go together quickly, in about 30 minutes and will feed 6 of you.

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Now it’s time for my favorite dish of the day. Sea scallops are so delicious and like shrimp, they are incredibly versatile. I have never had a scallop dish I didn’t like, but I truly believe this to be the top of Scallop Mountain. The scallops are grilled and served over an amazing homemade corn salsa that will blow your socks off. Besides being amazingly scrumptious, I strongly recommend serving this one for a special occasion as the presentation/ appearance is beautiful and almost makes the eaters feel guilty to dig in…. almost. This recipe should feed 6 of you, unless real big eaters, then 4 might be the number.

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Put the cooked ones in a small holding pan and repeat the process with the second batch. Once done, add again the holding pan, turn off the grill and lay the pan on the top back shelf just enough to keep warm, closing the lid if you can. Mound the corn salsa in the middle of each dinner plate and divide the scallops on and around the salsa.

Although delicious as described, feel free to double up on the dressing and save half to drizzle over the scallops once plated. Regardless, you will be wowing your crowd and their taste buds in a big ’ole way!

Let’s change things up and shift from shellfish to one of the best of the grilled meats. To do properly, this recipe does take a while, but the most time consuming aspect can be done the day before entertaining/grilling, and that is baby back ribs. This recipe is for 4 racks of rib, about 6 ½ lbs., and will feed 8 people a half rack each, or 4 people each getting a whole rack.

Grilling time is about ½ hour, and the precook is about 6 hours, and as I said, should be done the day before.

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After 30 minutes, light the grill to high heat. Just before grilling, with a sharp knife, slice between every 2-3 ribs, about ¾ of the way through, with all 4 racks. Bring to the grill. Make sure it is well oiled/sprayed. Lay the whole ribs down on the grill, meaty side down.

Baste the backside of the ribs with the sauce as you no longer need the honey water, close the lid for 3-4 minutes and check them. The honey as well as the heat should have them starting to char up pretty well. Flip them. Lather generously with the glaze/sauce and again close the lid for 3-4 minutes. At this point, I generally drop the heat to a medium and continue to cook for a while, checking constantly, and yanking off the grill when ready. You can either serve by the entire rack, or cut them in half at this point if you would like. The slits we put in them before grilling will guarantee easy ripping apart and eating. You will have plenty of extra sauce to use for dipping, or for future use. Break out the lobster bibs, wet naps, piles of napkins, ad dig in!

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NH State Parks will honor existing campsites reservations for 2020 The NH Division of Parks and Recreation has announced that they will honor existing campsite reservations for the remainder of the 2020 season.

The list of current campgrounds open (as of 06/19/2020) includes: Bear Brook State Park, Franconia Notch State Park-Cannon Mountain RV Park, Crawford Notch State Park-Dry River Campground, Ellacoya State Park, Greenfield State Park, Hampton Beach State Park (South), Jericho Mountain State Park, Franconia Notch State ParkLafayette Place Campground, Lake Francis State Park, Monadnock State Park-Gilson Pond, Moose Brook State Park (opened on 6/19), Pawtuckaway State Park (opened on 6/19), Pillsbury State Park and White lake (opened on 6/19) State Park.

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Land for the Future

Why Conserve Your Land? Why Conserve Any Land?

By Virginia Long, MMRG Public Relations Coordinator Why are many landowners so passionate about conserving their land? Why do people volunteer at Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) to help conserve other people’s land?

Although these topics have been an underlying theme in this series of articles on land conservation, this final article will elaborate, offer insights into what motivates conservation-minded people, and explain some of the many benefits of land conservation. Throughout the series, we have emphasized the importance of the individuals whose generosity makes MMRG’s work possible and suggested great places for readers to explore.

Jon Nute is both a conservation landowner and a dedicated conservationist, who also volunteers his time to serve on MMRG’s Board of Directors and its Stewardship & Lands Committee. Jon and Anne Nute’s 37-acre tree farm is protected by a conservation easement held by the town of Milton, backed up by MMRG. Explains Nute, “Having inherited it, we wanted it to remain

as forest into the future, valued for its natural attributes. The land adjacent to ours has houses every 200 feet along the road, so keeping ours undeveloped provides some balance.”

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The benefits of forests for wildlife and recreation probably seem obvious, but how do trees keep the water clean? In a forest, the abundance of tree leaves overhead diminishes the force of falling rain, tree roots stabilize the soil, and the forest soil itself acts like a filtering sponge that absorbs and gradually

releases water, all of which help to reduce runoff, even during heavy rainstorms. As rainwater seeps downward through the soil, it is purified before eventually replenishing the water table or refilling rivulets and streams. In contrast, a paved area or other surface impermeable to water (such as a roof), allows rainwater to run quickly across without soaking in, carrying surface contaminants with it. These fast flowing currents can then erode exposed soil, picking up more soil particles. Often the runoff and all the noxious waste it carries ends up polluting rivers and lakes, and the increased volume of runoff may cause destructive flooding.

For Ron Gehl of New Durham, conservation has been a lifelong passion, ever since he first experienced the Adirondacks wilderness as a Boy Scout. Now Gehl serves as a volunteer member of MMRG’s Board of Directors, Chair of MMRG’s Stewardship & Land Committee and Chair of the New Durham (ND) Conservation Commission. The things that inspire Gehl to devote himself to land conservation range from personal factors to long-term public benefits, with public access topping his list of reasons. According to Gehl, “Everyone needs wild or natural places to spend time, get away from it all, even if only in your own neighborhood. It’s restorative! I get outside as often as possible, even if only for a few minutes. I’m lucky to have a tract of old woods right out my back door.”

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Open space provides an economic completed with grants from the benefit to towns by encouraging NH Land and Community Heritage local recreation and purchases at Investment Program (LCHIP) and town businesses, such as lodging, the State Conservation Committee (Moose Plate), and the land is open restaurants, and general stores. It’s also been proven that conservation to the public for non-motorized, land can lower property taxes for low-impact recreation and hunting. residents, because an acre of open MMRG’s Education Coordinator Kari Lygren recommends a visit, space demands only a fraction of the services required for a residential “In spring, there are vernal pools parcel. The percentages differ by coming to life at different times, Things toBoard see and to do and in mid-summer, the meadows town, but the Planning didThings a are full of wildflowers, but watch study and got the hard numbers to out for ticks during this time of demonstrate that in New Durham.” year! Stay tuned for an upcoming Gehl calls attention to even broader benefits, such as the ability trail map on our Facebook page and of healthy northeastern forests to website, www.mmrg.info.”

Since MMRG was first formed absorb carbon and help mitigate climate change. He also points to 20 years ago, Lygren has either MMRG’s emphasis on landscape volunteered or worked as a staff scale conservation. He explains, member, organizing a multitude of outreach events and interfacing “We want to create greenways connected open spaces that provide with the public, volunteers, MMRG members, Board members, and pathways for critters to move and adapt to changes in their habitats landowners. She expresses her brought about by encroaching appreciation to all involved in development, increased human use, MMRG’s mission, “I love working and a warming climate. This is the with people who are so enthusiastic concept of a resilient landscape, one about land conservation! If you want to learn more about options in which plants and wildlife can for conserving your land, we would adapt to change.”

Stephen Snow’s 325-acre tree love to talk with you! Please contact Executive Director Jill Eldridge at farm on Tumbledown Dick in Brookfield, protected by a mmrgnh@gmail.com or call 603conservation easement held by 473-2020.”

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Ice Cream On a Hot, COVID Day

By Thomas P. Caldwell When it comes to finding a great spot for ice cream, the Lakes Region is ready to serve up that scoop, but with some changes in these days of COVID-19.

In dealing with the worldwide pandemic, New Hampshire’s governor, Chris Sununu, in consultation with the governors of surrounding states, set new restrictions on how restaurants operate. Most of those restrictions were lifted on June 15, although providing physical distancing remains a requirement for inside dining.

For places like Sawyer’s Dairy Bar in Gilford, the changes were not as drastic as some other restaurants that were not equipped to provide outside dining. Sawyer’s has always offered take-out service, making the transition a little less traumatic.

“We penned in the front so it’s all enclosed, with six-foot spacing for those waiting in line, so there’s plenty of room,” said owner Larry Litchfield in an interview earlier this month.

“We’ve done quite well, as most takeout restaurants have done.”

At the time of the interview, Larry was unsure whether he would reopen the dining room once the governor’s order was lifted.

“It’s questionable,” he said.

Full takeout service is offered from 11:30 am to 8 pm, except for Friday and Saturday, when it’s extended to 8:30 pm. On Sunday, it closes at 7:30 pm. However, ice cream is served for

ty of hand sanitizer for patrons, along with complimentary masks if they arrive without them.

As for the demand for ice cream, Sean said that, while it varies with location, the Town Docks Restaurant in Meredith has been busier than usual — and that was before the recent high temperatures hit.

“And we’re well set up for outside dining,” Sean added.

Town Docks Restaurant is open for limited outdoor seating on Sunday-Thursday from 11:30 am to 8 pm. and on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to 9 pm. Take-out is available daily until 7 pm.

Surfside Burger Bar in Meredith is another great spot for ice cream, along with the burgers, tacos, and a full bar.

Surfside also does bacon and beef deliveries from meat sourced at PT Farms in North Haverhill.

Like other restaurants, Surfside is taking extra precautions and doing more cleaning for a safe environment.

Surfside Burger Bar is open from noon to 9 pm daily with extended hours to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Other Choices for Ice Cream Shibley’s Ice Cream in Alton Bay is open daily from 11 am to 8 pm, and 7 am to 8 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Kellerhaus in Laconia is open from 1 to 9 pm daily except on Tuesday, when it is closed.

Wolfeboro Dockside Grille and Dairy Bar is open daily from 11 am to 8 pm.

Jordan’s Ice Creamery in Belmont is open from 2:30 to 8 pm on weekdays and 11:30 am-8 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

(Editor’s Note: Many Lakes Region dining establishments have reopened for indoor dining, with restrictions.

Information in this article was current as of this writing, but is subject to change.)

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an extra half-hour each day, after the other food service ends.

Sean Brown, speaking for the Common Man family of restaurants, said the requirements have been less burdensome for ice cream sales.

“One of the great things is, for the most part, when people are getting ice cream to enjoy, they’re walking around. However, it does create challenges for people waiting in line.

“We’ve put some standards into place, and drawn smiley faces on the ground in six-foot spaces around the ice cream window. Also we now have separate order and pick-up windows so people can step aside after ordering.

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Team members wear masks, he added, saying, “It’s great if our guests do, too.”

Anyone going into the restaurants will need to wear masks coming and going, Sean said.

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The Opening of Tuftonboro’s New Pier 19

By Rosalie Triolo Depending upon how many years you have lived or have vacationed in the Lake Winnipesaukee area of Tuftonboro, and probably how old you are, you may remember the quaint cottage which used to be located on a piece of land. Today, that spot is the parking lot of Pier 19 Grocers.

In the past, inside that small area you were able to purchase a cup of coffee, breakfast cakes, a newspaper, and a variety of sundry items. The large grey building you see today was originally built in the mid-1980s by Buddy LaRue. Since that time, Pier 19 has undergone changes in management and for the past few years has been closed to the chagrin of many Tuftonboro inhabitants and out of state visitors.

Today, Pier 19 has been transformed into a modern year-round grocery store with a splendid view of 19 Mile

Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. Pier 19 is located just eight miles north of Wolfeboro. The new owners, Mahnaz Mahidoshtia and Reza Alemi, have renovated, refurbished, repainted and re-roofed the building, and will soon

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Page 32 | THE LAKER | June 29, 2020 • Pier 19 continued from page 31 of renovation. With some outside help and their own hard work, they refurbished and resold the houses.

Very enterprising, they endeavored to diligently work together, which created a strong family bond. Both husband and wife have worked together for 20 years and created from scratch the Majestic granite and marble business, designing and creating counter tops for commercial and residential use. Reza mentioned, “Mahnaz has worked with me for these 20 years in my business, encouraging me, and giving me ideas to make it successful. She has worked hard to help me and now it is Mahnaz’s turn. The Pier 19 project is hers.”

Mahnaz is an energetic woman, not afraid of hard work and putting in long hours. She said, “I want to do my best, putting all my efforts and money into the success of Pier 19. I want to have a team that is proud to work with me and help grow the business with me. In

the beginning, I will need everyone’s support. I will be learning and with time, will improve the business throughout the year and into future years. Even though it may be late in opening, I want it to be right rather than hurrying. I am here to stay.”

So many year-round residents, snowbirds, islanders, and visitors from other states, who have vacationed here for many summers and winters, are looking forward to getting ice cream at the ice cream window. Boaters and jet ski owners will be happy to gas up at Pier 19, as well as purchase snacks from the store. Many year-round residents think it is a wonderful idea and remark how much they have missed the store not being opened. “It has always been so easy to run down to Pier 19 for a quart of milk or in the morning for a box of cereal.”

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An addition of much-needed windows along the entire lake side of the building allows fresh air and light to fill the store with a welcoming feeling.

There are two take-out areas: One for Vermont ice cream and Soft Serve, and the other take-out counter will serve pizza, sandwiches, and Pier 19 chicken.

Mahnaz says she will expand upon the menu over time. Pier 19 will feature coffee from Lucas Coffee Roasters, a family-owned business located in Wolfeboro since 2016.

Pier 19 Grocers was listed and sold through Maxfield Real Estate in Wolfeboro. Randy Parker, owner of Maxfield Real Estate, who is one of many Tuftonboro residents anxiously awaiting the opening of Pier 19, commented, “Pier 19 has been closed far too long. It is a much needed yearround store. We in the community are thankful for the work and effort which has gone into upgrading and expanding the store. Mahnaz and Reza have worked with an incredible focus on giving to the town of Tuftonboro and its residents and visitors, whether they be year-round or summer vacationers, a store which will meet their needs.

Pier 19 will be a year-round grocery store with an available lakeside gas dock and ample parking spaces in the large area next to the store and in front. Mahnaz and Reza are to be commended for their interest in and concerns for our community of which they are an important part. Everyone in the community is anxiously awaiting and excited for the opening of Pier 19.”

Tony Triolo, who on most mornings walks down to 19 Mile Bay, also looks

forward to the opening of Pier 19.

He said, “The community is looking forward to Pier 19 opening, since they provide essential services to the community.” He eagerly awaits its opening especially on his early morning walks from 20 Mile Bay to 19 Mile Bay and said, “Pier 19 is a nice destination point to stop for a cup of coffee, especially in summer when we sit outside on the deck or one of the picnic tables with friends we haven’t seen all winter or have friendly conversations with new acquaintances.

In the winter, after walking down to the store in cold or blustery weather, a hot cup of coffee hits the spot and warms you for the walk back home.”

Mahnaz is a planner and a doer.

She envisions what she wants Pier 19 to be. As she said, “I want this to be a one-stop-shop for the community, permanent residents, islanders and summer vacationers.” Her future plans are to add to the menu a variety of fresh baked breads, cakes, muffins and eventually introduce Mediterranean food to the take-out counter. Mahnaz described her idea for a special kiosk for creative townspeople to display their artwork. She also added, “And a special place for seniors with special talents to show their artful handicrafts from time to time, whether it be for holiday events or in the summer.”

Mahnaz stressed, “We want to keep it simple. Our improvements will provide a clean, decent and enjoyable area for our customers and employees.” She emphasized again, “I am here to stay.”

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From Thailand to Lemon Grass Article and photo by Rosalie Triolo Born in a small town in southern Thailand, Uraiwan Srisuksai, known as Ooh, comes from a family of hardworking, humble parents, who raised six daughters. Ooh, being fifth in line, never really learned to cook when she was growing up. At age 15, Ooh left her home and family in southern Thailand to travel to the other side of the world.

In New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, she attended Moultonborough Academy as a high school exchange student. Later, she returned to Thailand to complete her studies and earned a degree in International Business Management.

Ooh, once again, returned to New Hampshire to attend Plymouth State University, earning an MBA degree in Small Business Entrepreneurship.

There are times in one’s life when destiny quietly tip toes in and directs you down a path you had no intention of following. While at Plymouth State University, Ooh, through a friend, met Mike Love, chef and then owner of Love’s Quay restaurant in Wolfeboro.

Mike offered her a job at his restaurant doing prep work.

Ooh said, “I had no experience working in a kitchen,” but she accepted the job and after receiving her MBA from Plymouth State University, once again returned to Thailand and worked at a financial firm. Not long after, Ooh received a call from Mike asking her to join him in a new venture he was pursuing – opening a Thai restaurant in Moultonborough with an offer of a partnership.

In 2006, Mike Love, Ooh, her husband, Vorthep Danaisawasdi (Lucky), who grew up in the restaurant business and became a chef, opened Lemon Grass Restaurant located at 64 Whittier Highway (Rt. 25) in Moultonborough. Through Mike’s mentoring and teaching, Ooh became acquainted with and found she was genuinely interested in and had an aptitude for culinary techniques. Two years later, in 2008, her good friend, mentor and business partner, Mike Love, passed away.

At 26, Ooh was left with a business to run. As she commented, “Nothing can scare me after this. I had to learn everything about Lemon Grass. By looking back on past books, I was able

In this photo Ooh is wearing a beautifully beaded face mask designed by her friend, Ukas PeerUmakorn, who was inspired to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Profits from the sale of these face masks are donated to medical workers fighting COVID-19 on the front lines in Narathiwas, a southern province in Thailand.

to determine how to order food and equipment. I thought of ways to make American food with a twist by creating an Asian or Thai fusion cuisine.”

On April 27 of this year, Ooh and her husband, Lucky, celebrated 14 years in business at Lemon Grass Restaurant and Sake Bar. Luncheon and dinner menus reflect a diversity of culinary tastes, smells and flavors.

Every so often throughout one’s life new challenges present themselves, and Ooh’s life is no different. She spoke of the impact COVID-19 has had on her business and the challenges to her family here in New Hampshire, loved ones in Thailand, and her employees. “Everyone who works here is an important piece of the engine. We would not be able to do without them.

The most valuable assets we have are the members of our staff and our loyal customers.”

Ooh went on to say, “Everyone needs a routine and to focus on how to go about life during these times. There is no time to sit around and worry.” Her employees are grateful to her and Ooh thanks them for coming in each day and preparing orders for customers.

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His teacher asked him, “Do you know why the pyramids were built?” Ooh’s son answered, “To bury the kings.”

As Ooh describes, “Travel teaches us a lesson in how other people live and had lived.”

Her face brightens with a smile when she talks of her travels. Of course, there is always a trip back to their native country, Thailand, to visit their parents, and other close family members and friends. Many trips have taken them to Germany, Italy, Istanbul, Dubai and France. She hopes to someday organize and plan guided tours to different countries to experience their native cultures, and culinary delicacies.

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Local Sailing School Announces Partial Reopening The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, located on Smith Cove in Gilford, (LWSA) is opening its popular youth sailing school for the 33rd season on July 6.

While the school had earlier announced that it would be suspending the entire season due to the pandemic, the staff has developed a way to operate in a safe manner and will be offering small group classes beginning on July 6. Executive Director Amy Tripp explained, “We have put a great deal of effort into ensuring that the program will be safe for our students, for their families, and for our staff.”

Tripp emphasized that nobody is turned away because of inability to pay.

“We offer scholarships to those who need help, and the requests are handled in complete confidence.” She further stated, “In addition to our youth sailing program, we will also be offering adult lessons and private lessons with new safety guidelines in effect.”

In order to operate safely in the COVID-19 environment, class sizes have been greatly reduced, classroom sessions will be held outdoors, and start times will be staggered to eliminate congestion. Students will only be paired

strict sanitizing and social distancing procedures will be in effect.

“Over the years, thousands of local kids have learned to sail and experience the joy of being on the water,” commented head instructor Seth Wilkinson. “Because of the reduced class sizes this year, our students will get a great deal of personal attention from our certified staff. The kids will sail in Optimist dinghies, O’Pen Bic dinghies and 14-foot 420s, and adult and private lessons will be taught in our 26-foot J/80 keel boat.”

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