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Motorcycle Trek Adventures Story and photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Although I am not a motorcyclist, like many bikers, I like to take to the roads in search of fun, unusual places to explore. Each year, come June and Laconia Race and Rally Week, I like to share some of the places I discovered.

You don’t need to own/ride a motorcycle to find these places, which are a lot of fun to visit; rest assured the places I am writing about can be reached by either car or motorcycle.

They make for interesting out-of-theway treks when bikers are looking to spend a day away from the race action and explore the hidden parts of the Lakes Region that might otherwise be overlooked.

The places mentioned here are some of my favorites listed in no particular order. I happened to discover them on various treks; consult a map or GPS if you are unsure of routes.

Who says motorcyclists can’t enjoy artwork? You might even want to take a new work of art home with you after a stay in the Lakes Region. If so, drive on Rt. 3 from Laconia to the Tanger Outlet at 120 Laconia Road Suite 132 in Tilton and stop at the Laconia Art Association’s gallery. It is chock-full

Exterior of the Belknap Mill.

of wonderful work by Lakes Region artists. Many of the paintings and other art work depict Lakes Region scenes, and would make great additions to an art collection. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm; call 603-998-0029 or visit www.lraanh.org.

Heading back to Laconia, a stop

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at the historic Belknap Mill in the downtown area is a treat. The Mill, built in 1823, is the oldest unaltered brick textile mill building in the country. It long ago ceased operation as a mill, but a Wheel House area retains the huge old wheels that once powered the Mill. The Wheel House is full of information and displays of

how the Mill once operated. Knitting machines stand as a testament to the days when mill workers populated the old mill building. The Mill’s Riverside Art Gallery has changing exhibits, which are free to attend and the public is welcome. The Belknap Mill is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Located at 25 Beacon Street East, there is plenty of free parking just steps from the Mill. Call 603-524-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.

A lot of people love to fish, but how many of us know where the trout and other fish we catch might come from?

If you want to visit a pretty area on a rural road, head to New Durham from Alton. The Powder Mill Fish Hatchery is a fascinating place with lots of long, narrow water-filled breeding tanks where teeny fish become full-grown specimens, eventually released into the many rivers of the state.

At the Alton Traffic Circle, take a left onto New Durham Road (there’s a McDonald’s at the start of the road and you can’t miss the turn). This scenic road with its many pastures, cows, farms and step-back-in-time feeling is • Day Tripping Continued on page 4

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The Meeting House has a simple, clean architectural style and you can imagine many men, women and children who attended meetings, socials and church services at this place long ago. The building is pure New England architecture at its finest – no gingerbread trim or fancy windows or pathways to clutter up the simplicity of the place.

When I visited, I noticed a little sign on the corner of the building that stated: “The New Durham Meeting House & Stone Pound were entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 by the United States Department of the Interior. Built by early settlers in 1772 the Meeting House combined town offices and a house of worship.

It is located on a six-acre lot set aside for public use that includes an animal pound (1809), the oldest town cemetery and the militia training grounds.” History hangs heavy in the air, but not in a spooky way. Rather, it is a peaceful, welcoming place. (Be aware it is likely to be closed but you can see the exterior of a true old-time New England meetinghouse.)

Back on Old Bay Road, drive to the center of New Durham and you will soon take a right-hand turn to Merrymeeting Road and the Powder

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Mill Fish Hatchery. The road is scenic, and after a few miles you will see a wooden sign, stained a dark brown, with letters carved into the surface. The sign reads “Powder Mill Hatchery” and the area is the property of the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, with visitors welcome from 8 am to 3:45 pm.

You can park and take a stroll to see the long outdoor pools stretching on and on, with raised areas where spectators can stand to get a better look. The 1940’s were a time of huge expansion for fish hatcheries and it was in 1946 that construction of the Powder Mill Hatchery commenced. You will learn a lot about the life cycle of a number of fish, which start their lives in tray incubators, stacked like drawers of a dresser. Once warmer weather arrives, the fish are moved outside where they live until they grow to stocking size.

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surrounded by nature’s beauty. The Powder Mill Fish Hatchery is located at 288 Merrymeeting Road in New Durham. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Call 603-859-2041 for further information or visit www. wildlife.state.nh.us.

I cannot think of a better place for motorcyclists to visit than the Newfound Lake area. There are waterfalls and short hiking trails and an abundance of scenic beauty. To reach the area, travel Route 104 from Meredith for about 15 miles to the downtown Bristol area. You will see signs for Newfound Lake. Take a left onto West Shore Road and get ready for a fun lakeside ride, but please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians.

Follow the road as it skirts the lake and then turn right and continue on West Shore Road with signs for Wellington State Park. You can choose to pay an admission to visit Wellington, a NH state park where you will find hiking trails, a great beach with swimming and picnic tables. Or you can opt to continue on West Shore Road and again skirt Newfound Lake. You will soon come to the “ledges” area, and you will find yourself riding with a towering rock hill on one side…and Newfound Lake quite close to you on the other side!

This is a pretty ride taking you by older cottages and lots of lake views.

Eventually the road comes to Hebron Village and you can stop and grab coffee or beverages and snacks at the Hebron Village Store or take in the scenic and tranquil beauty of the village green. If the tiny Hebron Library, near the village green, happens to be open, stop in to see a true New England village library. (I visited last summer and took advantage of their book sale, which was held in the entrance area. I scored some great book bargains and had a nice time browsing through the tiny library with its comfy chairs and shelves of books.) Call 603744-7998.

One of my favorite off-the-main-road spots is Sculptured Rocks Natural Area near Hebron. Just follow the signs in the village area; Sculptured Rocks (part of the NH State Parks system) is a short trek down Sculptured Rocks Road.

There is plenty of parking across the street from the rocks area.

I always bring my camera when visiting Sculptured Rocks. It’s a very unusual and pretty spot. Rock formations were created thousands of years ago by glaciers thrusting through the area. It is a wonderful place to visit and you will be amazed at the rock formations.

Head back to Bristol if you want to take a great little hike to find gorgeous views of the area. Take High Street (off Rt. 3A) by the Federated Church. Stay on this road until you come to a right for New Chester Mountain Road; take this road to the entrance and parking area for the Slim Baker Conservation Area.

This place is a favorite of many people and hikers love to take the various paths and trails. Please park your bike in the parking area and do not take it beyond this spot.

The Slim Baker Area is a 135-acre tract of conserved land on Little Round Top Mountain in Bristol, set up in 1953 as a memorial to Everett “Slim” Baker, a dedicated and much-loved local conservation officer with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

Slim dreamed of setting up a “school for outdoor living” in the Newfound Lake area, and the Slim Baker Area is the fulfillment of that dream. The Slim Baker Area is maintained by the Slim Baker Foundation, and open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, and camping.

The gem of the property is undoubtedly Inspiration Point with its huge wooden cross, outdoor cathedral and rustic wooden benches.

Another Newfound-area memorable location is Profile Falls. To reach the area take Rt. 3A south toward Franklin.

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For those who want a real rural adventure…with a giant boulder at the end of the trek, a day trip motorcycle ride to Madison Boulder can’t be rivaled. To reach the amazing boulder, head from the Lakes Region to the village of Madison (I must warn you, it is a long – but fun – drive).

Once in Madison, take a left onto Route 113. 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 righthand 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 large 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 (who isn’t in the Granite State?), but I have never seen anything like the Madison Boulder. A wooden sign gives information about the boulder, which says it was a gift to the State of NH in 1946 in memory of James O. Gerry and A. Crosby Kennett.

The story of this giant rock goes like this: the Madison Boulder is thought to be the largest known erratic in New England, and among the largest in the world. The huge granite rock measures 83 feet in length, 23 feet in height above the ground, and 37 feet in width.

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Historically, the 17-acre Madison Boulder site was acquired by the state of NH in 1946. In 1970, the Madison Boulder was designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior 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 take some photos 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!

Speaking of towering, hulking stone objects, I would highly recommend a biker on a day trip adventure put the Tilton Arch on the list of places to visit.

You can glimpse the Arch because it stands above the town of Tilton and resembles the Arch de Triomphe.

In downtown Tilton, take a left onto Summer Street. By following this road less than a 1/2 mile, you will see a modest sign directing travelers to take a right up a road to the Tilton Arc. I’m always excited to see the Arch up close. There is a parking lot available to cars and other vehicles. Everything about the Tilton Arc is big and breathtaking. The Arch, which stands like a silent and proud giant, was made with artistic skill to last through the ages. Under the curve of the Arch a huge stone vault sits, and is a puzzle to many. Is someone entombed in the vault, or is it a symbol, like the many statues that adorn various public areas in Tilton?

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Although the plans for his monument never materialized, there was no going back once the hulking Arch had been erected on the hilltop overlooking Tilton. Composed of hewn Concord granite, with a 40-foot width, the Arch has a block of Spanish marble between its two columns. A Numidian lion guards the block, and the pedestal and figure weigh an amazing 50 tons.

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Peter Makris Memorial Run - The Most Memorable Charity Ride While the “Official Kickoff to their family in the hospitality business Laconia Motorcycle Week” is rideof The NASWA Resort. He was centric, the reason so many love ride instrumental in providing the Laconia is also of prime importance. Peter Fire Department water rescue team’s Makris, the patriarch of the NASWA first boat and led the rest of the lake Resort in Weirs Beach, was well-loved business community to join in. He rode and is now well-remembered in the until the age of 82, often with Hope 13th annual ride in his honor, The Peter and encouraged his daughter, Cynthia, who now heads the resort, to ride as Makris Memorial Run. The annual Peter Makris Memorial well. Though he passed 12 years ago, everyone who met him remembers Run takes place this year on June 8 and has to date raised over $400,000 for Peter’s beaming smile and warm area charities and embraces the aspects handshake.

A staunch supporter of the Laconia of life that meant most to Peter— family, friends, The NASWA and Fire Department, Makris led the start of the Fire Department’s Life Saving giving back to his Laconia community.

As a proud U.S. military veteran, Peter Fund and helped purchase the first Fire Rescue boat. That Life Saving Fund, relished the friendship of his fellow U.S. Marine Corps Leathernecks and funded by the Peter Makris Memorial the group has become an integral part Run for the past.com 12 years, continues to finance the water rescue unit of of the event, flying their colors to the Laconia Fire Department since no honor his service and memory. state tax dollars were appropriated for Known and recognized as a leader of the community and as the warmest this important Lake Winnipesaukee service. Over the years, the charity smiling face at The NASWA Resort expanded its support to include the that Peter owned with his wife, area Community Emergency Response Hope, he took every opportunity to enjoy the beauty of his home state, Team (CERT).

“My family remembers what was dear and to give back. If not boating or to our father,” says Cynthia Makris, riding with friends, Peter would be Things to see andhis Things to do of the NASWA Resort. “My president found welcoming visitors from customary seat at the entrance to the 94-year old mother, still active in the NAZBar & Grill. Having built a career operations and events at The NASWA, rode with Peter for years and supports as an attorney after serving in the U.S. his causes. Our family strives to keep Marine Corps, Peter and Hope raised

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his memory alive by giving to those my father supported—our town, our veterans and those who protect us. This annual run brings his life full circle and allows us to give back to Laconia in my father’s memory,” she adds.

The Memorial Run You can share Peter’s passion for riding and help benefit the area’s veterans and first responders on Saturday, June 8 with the 13th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run. Registration runs from 8:30 to 10 am. At that time, you can pick up your collector T-shirt, with artwork by renowned Harley Davidson artist, David Uhl’s Uhl Studios design group and enjoy breakfast at the NASWA Resort’s NAZbar & Grillright on the beach. There will be 10:30 am inspirational ceremony across the street at The NASWA parking lot on Weirs Boulevard. At 11 am, kickstands are up for a no-traffic, “feet up” cruise, thanks to the escort of the State and Local Police. Breezing by other bikers, cruise to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). Feel like a racer, running exciting laps around the track and road course, thanks to NHMS GM Dave McGrath, who offers Memorial Run riders this breathtaking experience.

After the ride, at 1:30 pm, the adventure continues back at the NAZBar & Grill for the After-Ride Party. The gourmet buffet lunch unfolds, topping even the breakfast with variety and quality, unparalleled by any other bike event. A silent auction offers an array of unique New England themed treasures. The

incredible James Montgomery Band returns to the NASWA to rock the party all afternoon.

The Beneficiaries Thanks to the support of the ride, Easter Seals NH “Veterans Count” Program now has a Lakes Region Chapter, with Cynthia Makris, Peter’s daughter, serving as president.

The organization supports all U.S. military—active duty, veterans and their families with important personal, financial and family services. Veterans Count has proven a valuable resource to area vets and The Peter Makris Run has donated over $140,000 to this venerable organization.

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Eat Healthy and Fresh at a Farmers Market

By Sarah Wright Whether you’re entertaining at home, or interested in eating healthier home-cooked meals, a farmers market offers plenty of options. Shopping at a farmers market is a trend that’s here to stay, with new markets popping up every summer. More and more people want to know where their food is coming from. I’ve been going to a local market for the past few years, and the crowds have grown substantially… along with the variety of vendors. Not only can consumers purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables, there’s also goat cheese, eggs, baked goods, honey, farm-raised meats, flowers, and even gluten-free options available at today’s markets.

By shopping at a farmers market, you’re getting quality, fresh products

for a fraction of the price, supporting local businesses, and socializing within your community. I know that I appreciate being able to meet with local vendors and ask questions about their products. Although there are winter farmers markets, there’s nothing like shopping at an outdoor market on a beautiful summer’s day. Here are some wonderful farmers markets to visit in the Lakes Region.

One of the newest markets in the area is Gilmanton’s Own Market in the Four Corners Brick House at 525 Province Road in Gilmanton. Gilmanton’s Own is a non-profit association aimed to preserve and promote agricultural opportunities in Gilmanton and to provide farmers with a voice and outlet to distribute local products. This will keep farming viable and vibrant in

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Did you know the Laconia Farmers Market has been around for over 40 years? This market provides customers with fresh vegetables, garlic, herbs, fruits, berries, natural meats, delicious farmstead jams and jellies, baked goods, artisan breads, and a selection of unique handmade crafts. There are organic and gluten-free products as well. The market also accepts credit cards and SNAP/EBT cards. The Laconia Farmers Market is located in the City Hall parking lot on Beacon St. and is open on Saturdays from 8:30 am to noon, from June through September.

For information and dates the market is open, visit www.laconiafarmersmarket. com.

The Gilford Farmers Market is located at the Benjamin Rowe House at 88 Belknap Mountain Road. At this market, which is hosted by the Thompson-Ames Historical Society, you’ll find fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, dairy and maple products, baked goods, farm meats, and crafts. There’s also music, face painting, and Rowe House tours with educational exhibits. The Gilford

Farmers Market is open from mid-June through September, from 9 am to noon on Saturdays. Visit their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

The Wolfeboro Farmers Market at Clark Park on South Main St. will be open on Thursdays in June until October 3, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. At this market, you’ll find produce, baked goods, cheeses, honey, milk, farm meats, flowers, dog treats, herbs, soap, wool products, vegan ice cream, and seafood, with options for lunch as well.

There were over 30 vendors at last summer’s market, so you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. The market also accepts SNAP benefits. Visit www. wolfeboroareafarmersmarket.com.

The Wakefield Marketplace, on the corner of Wakefield Road and Route 16, is open through October 5 on Saturdays, from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be many farmers this year offering fresh produce, flowers, jellies, pickles, farm fresh eggs, dairy products, maple syrup, baked goods, and farm meat. Artisans will be selling handpainted and sewn items, knitted and crocheted creations, jewelry, wood products, and other unique crafts.

For further information, visit www. wakefieldmarketplace.org.

Visit the Farmington Farmers Market on the Congregational Church side lawn at the corner of Central and Main Streets, and you will find seasonal vegetables, plants, homemade goods such as pies, jams, quilts, dog biscuits, hats, and even pot holders. The market is open on Saturdays until October 5, • Farmers Markets Continued on page 12

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• Farmers Markets Continued from page 10

From June 1 to 30, the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery will host an exhibit titled, “Contrast & Compliment - A Collection of Black & White”, with work by various juried League artists.

The stark contrasts of black and white on display throughout all of June at the Meredith Gallery of the League will be seen in NH-made jewelry, prints, scarves, woodworking, metal work, pottery, and other beautiful fine crafts. Some of the League artists whose work will be represented will be Doug Masury (woven scarves), Adele Sanborn (calligraphy), Diane Beaulieu (earrings), Kathleen Krzewinski (metal sculptures), Jack Dokus (jewelry), and Annie Frye (lamps).

To inquire about the “Contrast &

from 8:30 am to 1 pm.

The Tamworth Farmers Market is located in the Unitarian Church parking lot at 30 Tamworth Road (Rt. 113) on Saturdays, from 9 am to 1 pm, through October 26. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available, along with flowers and plants, cheeses, mushrooms, maple syrup, herbs, baked goods, farm meat, hard cider, prepared food, artisan demonstrations, and crafts. Enjoy musical entertainment as you browse vendors. For details, visit www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Check out the Sandwich Farmers Market, open until Columbus Day in October, on Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 am and also on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm. Visit the market at the Corner House on Vittum Hill Road in Center Sandwich for locally grown produce, seedlings, meat, eggs, coffee, flowers, breads, soap, handmade crafts, and more.

The Bristol Farmers Market & Craft Fair has been at the Mill Stream Park on Route 3A for four years. Sponsored by the Bristol Lion’s Club, the fair is an opportunity for locals to share their produce and products every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm until October.

Vendors’ items include organic fruits and veggies, goat milk products,

Compliment - A Collection of Black & White” exhibit, call the Meredith shop at 603-279-7920 or stop by the gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH. For more details, visit http://meredith. nhcrafts.org and find the League on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/nhcraft/.

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

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yogurt, bread, eggs, maple syrup, jams, jellies, pies, fudge, and dessert items. Crafts vary from wooden bowls, baskets, clocks, and kitchen serving items, to canes, cutting boards, jewelry, pottery, birdhouses, photography, hand painted art, wind chimes, pillows, handbags, quilts, and much more.

The New Hampton Farmers Market is located at the Town House off Rt. 104 in New Hampton. The market is open Saturdays, 9 am to noon from June to October. The market features locally grown and freshly picked produce. There will also be for sale locally made crafts and even raw milk.

In the past, live music has added to the festive atmosphere at the market; call 968-9530 for updates.

Farmers markets are open rain or shine, and some now accept credit cards and SNAP/EBT cards. To add to the experience, many markets feature musicians. Farmers markets promote local agriculture, while also helping consumers make more educated choices about their food purchases.

Whether you’re shopping for everyday meals or hosting guests for a backyard barbeque, purchasing food for a picnic, or just spending time browsing the community market, farmers markets enrich our lives. Experience one this summer! It is advised to call ahead for hours and dates.

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Climate Change Forum in Holderness Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Squam Lakes Association, and Squam Lakes Conservation Society will hold the first Squam Climate Change Forum on Saturday, June 8, from 9 to 11:30 am. The forum is an opportunity for

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The program will take place at the Squam Lakes Association Barn on Route 3 in Holderness. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by going to squamlakes.org/events.

Seating is limited.

Participants will discuss what can be done as a community to prepare for the impacts of climate change and what actions can be taken to reduce these effects. Scientists and community leaders will speak before engaging the full group in discussion about moving forward together to create collective impact. Speakers will include Rick Van de Poll, founder of Ecosystem Management Consultants of New England, presenting on Regional Biological Impacts of Climate Change, and John Cleveland, co-author of Life After Carbon, presenting on Community Level Climate Mitigation.

Will Abbott, Vice President for Policy and Reservation Stewardship at Society for Protection of NH Forests, will serve as the Forum moderator.

The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world.

Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, an informal public garden, and Blue Heron School, a naturebased Montessori early learning center, the Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors since 1966 about

the importance of our natural world.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, an easy drive from exit 24 off I-93, and public trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1 with programming throughout the year. The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the only AZA-accredited institution in all of northern New England. For further information about the Science Center, call 603-968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners, the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. The SLA is located at 534 US Route 3, Holderness, NH 03245. For more information and to learn about the adventures that await visit www.squamlakes.org or call 603968-7336.

The Squam Lakes Conservation Society is a dedicated land trust serving the Squam Lakes Region. Since 1960, the Conservation Society has been preserving the unique quality and character of Squam by permanently protecting lands for present and future generations.

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

LACONIA: Exclusive home in South LACONIA: Amazing views! Exquisite GILFORD: Live at the water's edge on Down Shores, Lake Winnipesaukee.

Lake Winnipesaukee! 3-Level lakefront 4-bedroom contemporary home in Over 4,550 sf. of absolute, luxurious home, that leads out to stone patio & Long Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. living space. $1,199,900 #4732996 boat dock. $999,000 #4746251 $1,149,000 #4750567

LACONIA:. Beautifully maintained, custom post & beam 5-BR, 4-BA home w/ private lake access amenities at Long Bay. $879,000 #4740090

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

MEREDITH: Exclusive Grouse Point Club home w/ incredible lake & mtn. views. 3-BR, 3-BA and unrivaled amenities. $749,000 #4749248

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

MEREDITH: Beautiful town home in the Grouse Point Club with expansive views of the lake and mountains. $450,000 #4743278

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

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

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

NEW HAMPTON: Updated farmhouse on 58 acres! 10 rooms, 4-BR, 3-BA, & huge attached 2.5 story barn. $579,900 #4722940

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BELMONT: 3-BR cape home w/ TILTON: Brand new home! EnergyOver 6 ac., Grand lodge, 2-BR guest 2-car garage AND an insulated, 3,500 Star certified 3-BR, 3-BA home with house, trails & dock. Mainland lot w/ sf. 2-story, 5-bay garage w/ 7 bonus room, spacious kitchen & back shed incld. $449,000 #4746337 doors. $369,900 #4746562 deck. $339,000 #4718896

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

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

NEW HAMPTON: 70+ Acres LACONIA: Private lake access on LACONIA: Located minutes from with 1,758'. of Frontage on the Winnipesaukee! 2-BR, 3-BA town Lake Winnipesaukee this 2-BR condo Pemigewasset River w/ 2,000' of road home on Paugus Bay. Great amenities. is a great Lakes Region basecamp! frontage! $245,000 #4745175 $174,900 #4742186 $115,000 #4730503

GILFORD: Build your dream home in the heart of the Lakes Region! 11.72 acres with incredible views & plenty of privacy. $264,900 #4750836

LACONIA: One of the few remaining building lots in South Down Shores. Private beaches, boat club & more! $99,000 #4737483

List now to be in our 2019 Listing Catalog! If you are thinking of selling your property this year, NOW is the time to list! We are now accepting listings to publish in our 2019 catalog, “Lakes Region Living.” This catalog will be distributed at high traffic locations all over NH and will be direct mailed to an extensive mailing list throughout the greater New England. This is incredible exposure for your property!

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What’s UP

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

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

Daily Homemade Specials for Breakfast and Lunch Fresh Seafood Large variety of Homemade Desserts and Much More...

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June 3, Ossipee Mountain Habitat for Humanity Annual Golf Tournament, 8 am, Indian Mound Golf Club, Center Ossipee, ossipeehabitat.org, 569-5664.

June 4, Conserving the Castle, 6:30-7:30 pm, talk by Castle in the Clouds curator Robin Sherman, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 524-4775.

June 4, Darby Field and the First Ascent of Mt. Washington, Allen Koop talks about how historians reconstruct the “truth” of the claim that Darby Field made the first climb up Mt. Washington in 1642, 7 pm, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, free, public welcome, 524-6042.

June 4, Intro to Mosaics, 9 am-3 pm, taught by Cindy Stanton, for adults and students age 12 or older, Sandwich Home Industries/Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6831.

June 4, Is it Forgetfulness or Dementia? 6-7:30 pm, free caregiver survival workshop, Peabody Home, 24 Peabody Place, Franklin, 934-3618.

June 4, Moose in NH, 7 pm, update on how NHs moose population is doing, NH Fish & Game biologist/moose project leader Kris Rines lecture, free, reservations required: 968-7194, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, nhnature.org.

June 4, Wolfeboro Library Evening Book Group, 6:30 pm, all are welcome, book to be discussed: The Wonder, 569-2428. South Main St., Wolfeboro.

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

June 4, WWII Internment of Japanese Americans: A Family’s Journey, presented

by Dr. David Sakura, doors open at 7 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

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June 5 & 12, Customer Service Essentials Course, Lakes Region Community College, G.A.L.A. Community Makerspace and Wolfeboro Inn present the course, 3-6 pm, taught by Lakes Region Community College’s Catherine Fuster, MBA, pre-register: 569-1500. Takes place at Wolfeboro Inn Winnipesaukee Ballroom, Wolfeboro.

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June 4, Yankee Ingenuity: Stories of Headstrong and Resourceful People, presented

by Jo Radner, Meredith Historical Society, Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, doors open at 6:30 pm, free, all are welcome, 279-1190.

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June 6, Afro-Semitic Experience, 7 pm, Barnstormers Theater, Tamworth, www. artstamworth.org.

June 6, Bay of Fundy Photo Talk/Annual Meeting of Lakes Region Chapter of NH Audubon Society, 7 pm, free, public welcome, held at Loon Center, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666.

June 6, Eyewitness to History: D-Day Newsreels, 3-4:30 pm, commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day with a viewing of Universal City Studios newsreels. All ages welcome, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 524-4775.

June 6, The White Mt. Huts, NH Humanities program, 7-8:30 pm, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545, www.madisonlibrary-nh.org.

Open Daily 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Mansion tours • Lake-view dining Gallery exhibit • Horseback riding Hiking trails & waterfalls Upcoming Programs and Events Open Air Landscape Art June 11 • 10am-12pm

June 7, Arts in the Park, Shana Stack Band, 6-8 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

June 7, Spring Birding, 7-10 am, learn to ID birds, ages 14 to adult, reservations required: 968-7194, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, nhnature.org.

June 7-July 31, Wings and Things: Nature of NH, art exhibit with photos by Jane Kelley, The Libby Museum, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www. thelibbymuseum.org.

June 8, Annual Breeding Bird Census, 5:30 am, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194.

June 8, Chocorua Mountain Race, 8 am, www.rockhopperraces.com.

June 8, Comedy Night Fundraiser and Silent Auction, 3 comedians: Steve Guilmette, Rob Steen and Tom Hayes, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

$12 non-members, $10 members Register online or by calling 603-476-5410

June 8, NE Lyman Group 20th Annual Boat Show, 9 am-2 pm, town docks, downtown Wolfeboro, info: www.newenglandlymangroup.org.

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

June 8, Rail Trail Discovery Walk, Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, info: 978-7125, info@mmrg.info.

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

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June 8, Spring on the Farm, 11 am-3 pm, meet baby animals, card and spin wool, take part in Farm Olympics, visit herbal remedy Boo-boo Station, walking trails open, food available for purchase, admission charge, Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591.

June 8, Squam Climate Change Forum, 9-11:30 am, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, 968-7194, www.squamlakes.org.

June 8, Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 am-1 pm, rain or shine, 30 Tamworth Rd./Rt. 113, parking lot of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Tamworth, www. tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

June 8, 13th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Run, NASWA Resort, 1086 Weirs Blvd., Laconia, 366-4341.

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

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June 11, Ecology and Management of Beaver, talk by wildlife specialist Matt Tar of UNH Cooperative Extension, 7 pm, live music at 6:30 pm before the talk, free, all are welcome, Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, 2851 Wakefield Rd., info: 3402295.

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

June 12, The Guitar in Latin America, 7 pm, Quincy Bog Natural Area, Rumney, 786-9465, www.quincybog.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 15, Canterbury Shaker Village Herb & Garden Day, 9 am-5 pm, presented

by New Hampshire Herbal Network in partnership with Canterbury Shaker Village.

Full day of workshops for all levels of skill and interest, plant identification walks, demonstrations. Herbal Market and Plant Sale with 30+ vendors – a unique collection of local herbalists, farmers, crafters, gardeners, artists and environmental and agricultural organizations and local food vendors serving breakfast and lunch. Open to the public.

Contact Event Coordinator, Jessica Livingston: 568-5740 or jessica@jlivinspirations. com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lucknow Revealed, Castle in the Clouds Gallery Exhibit, May 25-Oct. 27, Castle Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, castleintheclouds. org.

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

Dinosaurs Alive! on exhibit July 1-Sept. 30, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info: 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paws to Read with Nessie, 10 am-noon, sign up to read with Nessie, certified therapy dog, Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘Cue The Grill Father’s Day Grilling

By Chef Kelly Ross Welcome Lakes Region foodie friends. I hope everyone is utilizing their backyard grill to the absolute fullest. There is always a great reason to crank up the grill. For me, that special reason could be because I’m hungry, or that it is Monday, or Wednesday, or any day of the week for that matter. I know many need a special occasion, as in a vacation, a holiday, or quite often because it is the weekend. As far as reasons to grill, in the last month I have given you recipes to celebrate the Mom’s on Mothers Day, graduates on their special day, and today I am offering some ideas for grilling for the Dad’s out there.

Although in most households, it usually seems to be the guys who do the grilling, I think the biggest reason for that is because many Moms do almost all the indoor cooking. Maybe

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some of the Moms can take over grilling on this day, but I think most Dads will be more than happy to take over. However, when it comes to the shopping, maybe the Moms can read some of these recipes and shop accordingly. Regardless who does the grilling, and whether it is on Dad’s Day or some other time during the summer, I think you will enjoy these recipes.

Although I don’t like to generalize, when I think of feeding the Dads out there, I think of eating red meat and some fun apps, as in steaks, burgers and wings. I know this is not always true, so I will throw a great fish recipe into

the equation as well. One other thing to consider is I must admit the first few times I’ve grilled corn this year has been the best in memory. Quite often the first few batches lack sweetness and can be somewhat mealy. We here at home have enjoyed dinners of just a few ears of grilled corn on the cob and it has been absolutely delicious, so in many respects, you don’t have to do much to doctor up the corn, but there are still some real fun recipes with which to experiment. I generally grill my corn in the husk once they have soaked in water for an hour or so, but here is another fun way if you are entertaining many. These can be an appetizer or an accompaniment with your meal. Husk the corn, cut each into 1 inch disks, and grill on the cut sides for 2-3 minutes per side and watch everyone dig in. They are obviously easier to eat and great for a more formal style of cookout. Brush the kernels in olive oil and salt and pepper then grill.

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Let’s get to the real appetizers for Dad on his day by sharing 2 fun wing recipes. Most people seem to think the best wings ever are done at bars and restaurants because they are deep fried to get that great crispy outer skin.

At home, I occasionally bake them, and then always finish them under the broiler, which is really good, but I always grill them. I think it’s much better than frying. I start by cooking • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 21

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June 3, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 21 keep the grilled sides facing up. Repeat this a few more times until they are done and nice and crispy. Put them on a platter, top with sliced scallions, and dive in head first folks. Bleu cheese dressing works well with these, but I know many that inhale them just the way they are.

OK, let’s talk about a great burger which I had for the first time about 6 months ago. I fell in love with the taste, but I’m an easy mark when it comes to a kick butt burger, and that is exactly what this gem is. I have always loved a Jalapeno Popper, whether made fresh or frozen and ready to fry. Fresh is always better, plus when made fresh, they generally have a nice spicy bite where the frozen versions are mild peppers, but still yummy. This burger combines the jalapeno and the cream cheese with

shredded spicy cheese. These are very easy to make. This recipe is for four 4 oz burgers, plus the extras.

Jalapeno Popper Burger 4 oz cream cheese, softened ¾ cup shredded Chipotle cheddar cheese, pepper jack, or any spicy cheese 1 medium-large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 lb lean ground sirloin salt & pepper 4 of your favorite burger rolls (I suggest onion rolls) Sliced tomatoes and onions ¼ cup mayo ½ tsp cayenne pepper Combine the softened cream cheese, • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 22

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them lightly brushed with sauce on each side for a couple of minutes, then put them in a covered plastic container with the sauce/marinade, shake them, and put them back on the grill again.

Repeat the process 4-5 times and you end up with an incredibly sauced and flavored crispy wing. Regardless of your sauce of choice, this process is outstanding. I have shared many wing recipes, but for today, here are two additional ones. Both take about ½ hour from start to finish, and are delicious. The first is a Lemon Pepper wing, and then a Sweet Garlic & Black Pepper wing.

Lemon Pepper Wings (for close to 50 wings, so adjust accordingly) 4 lbs of wings, (ideally fresh, separate the drumettes from the flat wing section if whole) 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup honey ¼ cup lemon pepper seasoning ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice Lemon wedges for service 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Chopped green scallions for garnish With kitchen shears, cut the tip off the flat section of the wings if there is one. (If fresh, there likely is.) Throw tips away. Pat both sides of the wings dry with a paper towel. Melt the butter, and add to a container with all the oil, seasonings, honey, and lemon juice.

Mix well. Lay out all the wings on a sheet pan, and with a pastry brush, brush the wings on the side facing up.

Put the wings on an oiled, high heated grill, oiled side down. While on the grill, brush the up side of the wings.

Close lid for 2-3 minutes, then turn them over. After another 3 minutes, put the wings in the container, covered, and shake well, and put them back on the grill. More than likely, this will be done in batches as far as shaking in a

container. After a few rounds, you will be able to see what sides are grilled the most and make sure the other sides go down first. Once done, repeat the process by shaking them again, put them on a platter, cover with chopped scallions and fresh grated Parmesan cheese if you want. Add some lemon wedges for those who want them.

Although I like to dip most wings in Bleu cheese dressing, I find these are good as they are. The choice is yours.

Sweet Garlic & Black Pepper Wings (for about 50 wings) 4 lb fresh wings ideally, separate the drumettes and flat wing if whole 1 ¼ cup soy sauce ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup, packed, brown sugar ½ cup honey 12-16 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp black pepper Chopped scallions for garnish Just as with the last recipe, using kitchen shears, cut the tip off the flat wings if there is one. They would just burn up if not removed. Unlike the last recipe, these will be marinated for some hours. Combine the 6 marinade ingredients and mix until smooth and the brown sugar is completely broken down and has no lumps. Take 1/3 of the marinade as well as all the wings and put into a large Ziploc bag. Massage the bag so all wings get to feel the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours and best if done so overnight.

Every now and then if you go into the refrigerator for something, feel free to shake the wings up to help the marinade work its magic. Once ready to grill, on a high heat with an oiled grill, place the wings on the grill and close the lid. After 3 minutes or so, flip them over. Put the rest of the marinade in your bucket/container, and after 3-4 more minutes, put the wings into the container in shifts, shake them up well in the sauce, and pop them back on. Close the lid, cook for 4-5 minutes, repeat the process and do your best to

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your buttered rolls to grill, and close the cover of the grill for a minute or so until the cheese has melted and the rolls are golden brown. Combine the mayo and cayenne pepper, lather the top half of the roll, and place whatever veggies you want to add.

Well, there is absolutely no reason I can think of to get off this carnivore roll that we are on, but let’s step things up to some serious beef. Next, we will look at my favorite cut of beef on the grill, and that is a rib eye. It’s tender, has just enough fat content to give it flavor and help create some extra flame for more added flavor. Hands down, it’s my favorite cut. If that’s not good enough, this is topped with a great Mojo sauce, which is a Cuban

the shredded cheese, and chopped jalapenos in a medium bowl, stirring and mashing with a fork to incorporate well. Divide the concoction into 4 portions, and form all of them all into 3 inch circles or disks. Form the burger into 4 evenly made patties, about 3 ½ - 4 inches in diameter, about ½ inch thick. Season both sides of the burgers with salt and pepper. Place the burgers on a medium high heated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes and gently flip them. Depending on how you like your burger cooked dictates the rest, but once close, place the cheese/ pepper disk over the top, lay down

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Rib Eye with Mojo Sauce 1 ¼ tsp ground cumin 6 cloves garlic, minced, about ¼ cup 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced Sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper 3 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice 2 tbsp orange zest ½ cup olive oil Juice from 3 limes Juice from 2 lemons ¾ fresh chopped parsley 6 rib eye’s, 12-16 oz each, a good 1-inch thick Let’s start with the Mojo sauce. Heat the oil on a medium-low heat and add the cumin, garlic, jalapeno, salt and pepper and stir well until garlic and pepper are done, just a couple of minutes. Move this to a small-medium bowl and let cool at room temp. Add the orange juice, orange zest and parsley and combine well. Cover and refrigerate. This will be good for 2-3 days. Make sure it is at room temp at time of service. On a medium high heat, grill the steaks to the desired doneness and drizzle the Mojo sauce over the steaks when finished and dig in. This is the greatest cut of steak accompanied by a very fun sauce over the top.

It’s now time for the next chapter in this course/class of Carnivore 101. One last steak recipe and then we will move onto a great swordfish and salmon kabob. Where I strongly suggest the rib eye cut for the last recipe, for

this one, I find there is much more flexibility on the cut you choose. The original recipe for this when I first used it was with a flat iron steak, which is a good middle of the road cut used quite often in the restaurant world.

The flat iron might not get nearly as much attention as a rib eye, NY strip or filet, but it’s a quality cut of meat, lean and comparatively inexpensive.

The flat iron steak actually comes from the shoulder of the steer and the muscle called the top blade, which is how you will often find it labeled in the average supermarket meat department.

Even though from the shoulder, the top blade retains that leanness but doesn’t have much connective tissue to speak of, so it results in a very tender and flavorful steak. Quite often, you will see a flat iron steak marinated to make it a bit more tender, although not so in this recipe. Now that you have been informed on the flat iron steak, the cut you choose is up to you. Like the last recipe, the simple grilled steak is then topped by something awesome. This is your recipe for a great steak and the salsa will make about a quart, so as far as the salsa is concerned, this will make enough for 8 steaks, but if only cooking for 4, you can use the extra salsa as a dip, which is never a bad thing.

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June 3, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 23 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 22 4 steaks of choice, at least 8 oz a piece 1 tbsp olive oil More salt & pepper Heat a large skillet on the stove over a high heat for the salsa. Pop in half of the tomatoes and jalapenos, turning/ rolling them often. As the skins start to pop and split on the tomatoes, transfer to a bowl and the jalapenos to a plate.

Repeat the process with the second half of the veggies. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, using a paper towel, rub the skins off the peppers.

Discard the seeds and ribs of the peppers and then chop them up very fine and add to the tomatoes. Add the lime juice, cumin, season with salt and pepper and combine very well. I suggest the salsa being warm when served over the steaks, and if you agree, pour the salsa back into the skillet and keep on a low heat. If you prefer cold, let it get to room temperature and then put it into the refrigerator, covered. Lightly oil the 2 sides of the steaks, season with salt and pepper and grill on a medium high heated grill until they are at your desired doneness, plate them, top with the salsa, and dig in.

Let’s talk about some great seafood deliciousness now. More times than not when you hear about kabobs on the grill, it’s usually geared toward beef, or if seafood, usually shrimp or maybe scallops. I now introduce you to the Swordfish/Salmon/Tomato Pesto Kabob. As some of you have heard me say in past articles, always build your kabobs to your own specs, and add any and all veggies of choice. I find the tomatoes are perfect for this recipe in that they go so well with pesto, and the cooking time for the fish and tomatoes are spot on in the same ball park. If you want onions/peppers/mushrooms and such, you can skewer them separately, brush with oil, and start them on the grill 3-5 minutes prior to the main course. This quick and easy pesto

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Yester year The Laconia Car Company: a vital cogwheel in the development of NH

By Mark Okrant Having lived in New Hampshire for the last four decades, and visited the state numerous times as a youngster, I’m always amazed when I know nothing about some significant past event or activity. In preparing for this week’s story, I learned about an important manufacturing firm called the Laconia Car Company, and I simply had to discover more.

Long ago, Laconia was at the epicenter of the manufacturing universe. Industrial facilities making

textiles, shoes, and other consumables were housed in the community’s central core. However, no manufacturer contributed more to the area’s history and economic development than the Laconia Car Company.

Established by former clockmaker Charles Ranlet, the Ranlet Car Company initially built horse-drawn wagons, carriages, and stagecoaches.

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Ranlet was joined by his brother Joseph in 1849 and, when Charles died in 1861, Joseph formed a partnership with John C. Moulton. Soon, the business was producing and selling rolling stock to support the Union side during the Civil War. When Perley Putnam joined the company in 1865, the Ranlet Car Company expanded into construction of passenger cars. Several years later, in 1870, the businessname was changed to the Laconia Car Company (LCC).

After producing car bodies made from local supplies of oak, pine, and spruce, Joseph Ranlet and his successors converted to bodies made of steel. The company’s infrastructure was expanded dramatically, as iron and brass castings, carpentry and cabinetwork, machinery, electrical wiring, lights, plumbing, seats, upholstery, decorations, glass, and painting and varnishing were all performed in the Laconia plant.

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development of the LCC was production of cars for electric street railways, beginning in 1894. The plant was badly in need of refurbishing; and this was accomplished in 1897 after Frank Jones of Portsmouth purchased the company. In 1912, Jones sold the business to several banking houses in Boston and New York, after which the company began to focus almost entirely on production of electric railway cars.

Just how large of a company was the Laconia Car Company? In 1869, several years following the end of the Civil War, the company employed 100 men who produced 300 freight cars per year. One year later, the company turned out its first passenger cars (12).

By 1893, the LCC was producing 125 passenger cars for New England rail lines per year, as well as stock for horse-drawn streetcar lines and interurban electric car lines.

The business was not without its share of crises. The plant burned down in 1881, after which a four-story foundry and machine shop were constructed in 1882. However, throughout the 1890s, there were frequent fires. Ultimately, from the mid-1890s through the early 1900s, the plant’s construction projects all used brick.

• Yesteryear Continued on page 25

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June 3, 2019 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • Yesteryear Continued from page 24 The company’s need for space was a constant concern. By 1892, the plant occupied seven acres in the heart of Laconia, near what is the intersection of Beacon Street West and Water Street. By 1912, the company owned 54 buildings spread over 14 acres. The following year, the company acquired an additional 12 proximate acres, on which more buildings and a traveling crane were erected.

By 1908, the company was employing nearly 500 workers who were producing one electric railway car per day, and the company’s foundry was producing wheels, axles, and electric traction trucks. By 1912, the LCC employed 1,000 workers, in an effort to turn out as many electric railway cars as possible. In the long term, this proved to be a misstep, for the automobile was making serious inroads to the streetcar business. The LCC’s last year of operating at a profit was 1914. Despite its fiscal issues, in 1919, the company acquired a large space less than one mile away, where a large repair facility was constructed.

This facility allowed the LCC to refurbish nearly 4,000 freight cars at the termination of World War I.

Laconia during its heyday of manufacturing.

The last railroad car order filled by the LCC was in 1923, and their last order for streetcars was filled in 1928. After attempting to produce plywood motorboats, the company was liquidated in 1930-31.

Doubtless, a substantial number of the current residents of Laconia and the Lakes Region would not be here today were it not for the job opportunities provided by the Laconia Car Company to their fathers, grandfathers and others during its 80 years of existence. Despite the important role that the company played in both the development of Laconia and the building of this country’s transportation system, very little indication of its existence can

be found today. (It is no accident that I was unaware of such an important economic entity; close inspection of the neighborhood of Water and West Beacon Streets reveals barely a shred of evidence that it existed. The foundry is gone. So, too, are the assembly lines and office buildings. All that remains is a rail line; and, one can’t be certain that it had more than a peripheral role in the LCC’s activities.)

For those seeking confirmation of the company’s existence, there are two places to visit. Take a careful look at the passenger cars operated by the Conway Scenic Railway. You should spot a bronze Laconia Car Company plaque installed inside at least one

of these. Also, the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine has trolleys on exhibit that were produced by the LCC. Author’s note: There is one action that is needed. The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources and the Department of Transportation have joint responsibility for the state’s historical marker program. Surely, some resident of Laconia is willing to take charge of an initiative that can bring a marker into the heart of the downtown area. Requests require a petition signed by 20 New Hampshire citizens. Then, someone needs to draft the text of the marker and provide footnotes and supporting documentation. If some proud Laconia resident will collect the signatures, I would be honored to draft the accompanying text. Let’s not allow this significant piece of the community and the state’s history to fade away.

I can be reached via The Laker at pressreleases@thelaker.com.

(Sources: O. R. Cummings, History of the Laconia Car Company unpublished Bruce D. Heald, Lake Winnipesaukee, Arcadia Publishing; special thanks to Brandi Loughlin, New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources.)

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Boating on the Lakes Lakes Large and Small

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Lake Winnipesaukee is a big lake.

It is considered the largest lake in New Hampshire ‑ about 21 miles long (northwest-southeast) and up to 10 miles wide (northeast-southwest).

There are many reasons why the lake is popular with vacationers and boaters but perhaps most importantly, it is because it offers miles of open boating and a number of launch sites.

The 10 biggest lakes in New Hampshire are Lake Winnipesaukee with 44,586 acres; Squam Lake with 6,764 acres; Umbagog Lake at 4,532 acres; Winnisquam Lake with 4,264; Newfound Lake with 4,106 acres; Sunapee Lake at 4,090 acres; Moore Reservoir with 3,490 acres; Ossipee Lake with 3,091 acres; Wentworth Lake with 3,017 acres and Massabesic Lake with 2,900 acres surface area.

In the Lakes Region alone, there are about 273 lakes large and small.

The smaller lakes and ponds of New Hampshire also offer a great deal of recreational fun; you simply have to know about the lesser-known bodies of water if boating and swimming on a quieter waterway appeals.

In the Meredith area, a pretty little lake just waiting to be explored is

Wicwas Lake (personal watercraft prohibited on this lake). With a little over 320 acres, Wicwas is tranquil with less boat traffic. There is a launching ramp on Chemung Road; please be careful when unloading your boat and launching at the site. The lake offers conservation lands heavily forested and marshes.

With an irregular shape and a number of islands, Wicwas is popular among those who like to canoe and kayak in order to relax and explore the water and shoreline; it is also good for sailboats.

Boaters should use caution on Wicwas; it is a shallow, mud-bottomed lake with vegetation.

Wicwas Lake has attracted visitors who want a quiet lake experience.

In the past, the Wicwas Lake House served as a boarding house with great views of the water. The boarding house was located in Meredith Center, and was in business from about 1920 until the 1930s when it experienced a fire.

Soon after, the Wicwas Lodge took its place on the same property and operated until the 1960s.

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Halfmoon Lake allows paddle and fishing boats and kayaks and canoes; motorboats also are allowed on the lake. The lake is private with no public area beaches.

A larger body of water than the smaller ponds, Lake Wentworth in the Wolfeboro area is a gem. The lake has about 3,095 acres and while it is the seventh largest lake situated entirely in NH, it still seems peaceful and beautiful. Fish are abundant in the lake, and include trout, white perch, bass, pickerel and horned pout.

Wentworth State Beach is a wonderful place to spend the day with friends and family. Located on Rt. 109, the beach is run by the NH Parks and Recreation service and offers swimming at a great sandy beach, picnic tables, and of course, fishing. The park has a bathhouse, a boat launch for smaller sized boats and a place for children to play in a field area. The park has an admission fee and is open on a schedule of hours in the summer months. Visit www.nhstateparks.org for hours of operation and other information.

A few islands on Lake Wentworth have interesting histories. Most wellknown is Stamp Act Island, although its name’s origins are unclear. It may have be a reference to the Revolutionary War period and the close proximity of Royal Governor Wentworth’s large summer home on Lake Wentworth. Once the property of two women, today the Nature Conservancy owns it. According to www.wentworthwatershed.org, “Stamp Act Island comprises about 100 acres of land. The island is some 4,000 feet long and about 1,200 feet wide at its broadest point. It has some 12,000 feet of shoreline. Stamp Act Island was always intended to serve as a wildlife refuge for Lake Wentworth.

• Boating on the Lakes Continued from page 26 well-earned reputation for protecting the loon population. (The lake is best known as the film location for the hit movie On Golden Pond.) Squam has about 30 named islands and some unnamed tiny islands.

Those who love to kayak or canoe will find a lot on Squam Lake to their liking. There are lots of deep coves and marshy areas and now and then you just might spot a loon bobbing for fish from among the large, protected loon population on Squam.

In the Holderness area, those who love tranquil waterways will enjoy White Oak Pond. With about 290 acres, the pond is shallow and boats are limited to 7 1/2 HP, making it a tranquil place to spend a day. The pond is located about three miles beyond the junction of Rt. 25B. Less populated than many bodies of water, the shoreline is wooded and when the water is at a higher level, kayakers can paddle an inlet waterway to see all sorts of plants and wildlife.

One of the Lakes Region’s prettiest and most peaceful lakes is Manning Lake in Gilmanton. Formerly called Guinea Pond or Young’s Pond, the lake is indeed really more of a pond with just around 200 acres. Fishing abounds on Manning and kayakers and small fishing boats can be seen out for a day of fishing or just enjoying the quiet and beauty of the little lake. Boaters can launch at the Manning Lake Road boat ramp. The water is clear and the bottom of Manning Lake is sandy and makes it great for canoe and kayak enthusiasts.

There are hiking trails at Manning Lake and scenic views of the Belknap Mountain range. It should be noted that large speedboats are not advisable on this lake due to its small size.

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Natural refuges like Stamp Act Island are much more rare, and, if they are to survive and serve the purposes for which the lake community purchased them, they need to be respected and protected.”

It takes very little intrusion by humans to disturb, disrupt, and even destroy habitats that have taken years to develop.

Turtle Island was once a favorite spot for Lady Wentworth and her entourage of friends to visit when she was in residence at the nearby Governor Wentworth summer home. They probably had servants row them out to the island by canoe, where the group would picnic and enjoy the scenery.

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Enjoy nature at the Remick Museum Get out and enjoy nature on a real working farm…and history museum this spring. The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth has many ways to explore the out-ofdoors and farm life.

The 2nd Annual Spring On The Farm will take place on Saturday, June 8 from 11 am to 3 pm. Celebrate springtime at the Remick Museum and see beloved new arrivals: the baby animals. Meet the new kids, lambs, piglets, and calf. Card and spin wool, play with historical toys and games, get creative at the Farm Animal Crafts area, and compete against yourself in the Remick Farm Olympics. Plus, visit the herbal remedy Boo-Boo Station, interact with Hillsdale Dairy 4-H Club members as they introduce you to fuzzy farm animals for meet-and-greet time and cuddly hands-on fun. Take a walk on the trails, go sleuthing on a scavenger hunt and more. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets will be

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Family Discovery Walk on Cotton Valley Rail Trail On Saturday, June 8, Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) will offer a ‘Rail Trail Discovery Walk’ as part of MMRG’s program of nature-oriented activities to engage kids, called ‘MOOSE-ies for Families.’ This exploration activity is meant to encourage a child’s sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.

The walk will be followed by a picnic lunch and sharing time, facilitated by MMRG staff and volunteers. The event will take place from 10 am to noon on a short section of the Cotton Valley Rail Trail in Wolfeboro.

Anticipating the upcoming event, MMRG Education Coordinator Kari Lygren says, “We’re really looking forward to the Discovery Walk and we hope lots of new families will join us! The Rail Trail is such a great place to walk and see all kinds of interesting things. We’ll suggest that families pause and listen carefully to the sounds of nature at different spots along the

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trail. We’ll also make suggestions of things to look for. Do you see something purple? Can you find something that looks like the letter ‘Z’? I bet the kids will amaze us with all that they discover.”

Children of all ages are welcome with their families. Families are asked to bring their own picnic lunch. The outing is free for and open to the pub-

lic, but pre-registration is required. For more information, directions, and to pre-register, call Kari Lygren at 603978-7125 or email info@mmrg.info.

‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ stands for Members Only Outdoor and Social Events for Families. MMRG’s program of six ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ activities per year is normally a membership benefit for MMRG member families,

Lasagna Dinner at Union Church The Women’s Fellowship of the Union Congregational Church kicks off another year of homemade summer suppers with a taste of Italy. On Thursday, June 13, a spread of homemade lasagnas, tossed salad, Italian bread, assorted homemade pies, coffee and/or punch will be available from 5:30 to 7 pm. Tickets are sold at the door only – no pre-reservations are accepted. Tickets go on sale at 4:30 pm. The cost is $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

The church is located at 80 Main Street in the village of Union (part

of Wakefield) and the dinner will be served in the historic Reunion Grange Hall – Hotchkiss Commons across the street from the church (at 71 Main Street). Plenty of parking is available in front of and the behind the church, in front of the Grange Hall and along the street. Hotchkiss Commons is handicapped accessible.

All proceeds go to the Women’s Fellowship’s programs, which benefit the church, the community and world missions. For more information, call Betty at 603-473-2727.

intended to create opportunities for families to have fun together outdoors while learning about nature, in order to foster future generations of conservationists. On this occasion, however, all families are invited to come try out the Rail Trail Discovery Walk, with no expectation of membership. MRP Manufacturing, LLC in Pittsfield, NH is the 2019 underwriter of the ‘MOOSE-ies for Families’ program.

MMRG, a non-profit land trust, works to conserve and connect important water resources, farm and forest lands, wildlife habitats, and recreational land in Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro. Throughout the year, MMRG offers many educational opportunities to inform all ages about benefits of our region’s natural resources. For more information or to become a member, visit www.mmrg. info.

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Moultonborough House Tour 2019 The Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library will host their popular 2019 House Tour on Thursday, June 20. It has been three years since the last house tour and this year’s event is much anticipated. There will be a total of six properties on the tour and tickets are available at the Moultonborough Library and Bayswater Books in Center Harbor. There will only be a total of 350 tickets sold, so make plans early.

The six properties on the House Tour are representative of the variety of real estate in the Lakes Region. Featured will be an inn, an island, an antique, remodels and new construction. Kanasatka provides the backdrop for two of the tour homes. Both have been extensively remodeled and rebuilt. The first, a Timberpeg post and beam, sits on a large wooded lot with two beaches, paths and natural landscaping. The other, overlooking the lake, started as a typical ranch and is now a soaring two-story open concept showcasing the creative use of bark, live edges and trees.

Three properties on the Tour are directly on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, including a newly renovated inn complete with sandy beach, docks, decks and a spa. There also will be two brand new lake houses on the tour. Just finished in 2018, the Black Cat Island Adirondack is filled with on-trend interior and exterior details including an energy efficient open plan with wide plank flooring throughout. The other newly built lake house is stunning and luxurious. It sits on its own peninsula

surrounded by water presenting picture perfect images from every window and porch. In contrast to the new and remodeled properties, there will be a beautiful antique house built in 1790 which includes a stone gated cemetery and gorgeous views of Mount Washington.

Although the Friends only organize this event every two to three years, this is the 15th House Tour. It is completely staffed by volunteers so that all money raised goes to the Library; it is the Moultonborough Library’s biggest fundraiser. Tickets are $40.00 each and come with directions and information describing each property. You can visit the houses in any order. Parking will be available and there will be parking volunteers to help guide you. The House Tour hours are from 10 am to 4 pm.

Tickets for gift card raffle baskets will be available on the Tour. Local businesses have generously donated gift certificates and gift cards, allowing all the raffle proceeds to go to the library. The Moultonborough Library offers programs, classes, clubs, exhibits, computers and projects for all ages and interests.

Buy House Tour tickets at Bayswater Books, 12 Main St., Center Harbor or Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St. in Moultonborough, (603476-8895). While at the Moultonborough Library, check out the charming handmade quilt donated by a local artist, which is also being raffled to benefit the Library. The winning name will be drawn during the House Tour.

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Loon Preservation Committee, NH Fish & Game Department, and Local Tackle Retailers Partner The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC), New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHF&G), and eight local fishing tackle retailers are teaming up to address continuing loon deaths by buying back lead (Pb) fishing tackle known to poison loons and banned by a state law that went into effect on June 1, 2016.

Through Labor Day on Sept. 2, or until an initial 1,200 vouchers are claimed, anglers can exchange one ounce or more of banned tackle for a ten-dollar ($10) merchandise voucher redeemable at participating retailers.

Full details of the buyback, along with a list of the participating retailers and lead fishing tackle disposal locations throughout the state, are available at https://loonsafe.org. (Additional partners will be announced soon.)

Current law bans the sale and freshwater use of lead sinkers and jigs with a total weight of one ounce or less, whether they are painted, coated, or covered by some other substance or by attached skirts. Only this banned tackle is eligible for exchange as part of the buyback program.

The tackle buyback is a pilot program that builds upon ongoing educational outreach by LPC and NHF&G. LPC and NHF&G are part of a region-wide initiative called Fish Lead Free, which is dedicated to providing resources for anglers across New England to help them make the switch to lead-free tackle.

Anglers traded in nearly 4,500 pieces of lead tackle in last year’s pilot program, which featured only two retailers. The tackle weighed almost 30 pounds, and all but a handful of the pieces returned were of a size that would have been deadly if ingested by a loon.

“We are pleased to partner with additional retailers in our second year of this successful and growing effort. The buyback offers an additional incentive to anglers stepping up to do the right thing for loons by moving to nonlead alternatives like steel, tungsten, tin, bismuth and other materials,” said Senior Biologist and Executive Director at LPC, Harry Vogel.

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

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Moultonborough An historic and remarkable property with nearly 90 acres consists of three lots of record. The first is the Kona boathouse, a residence with living quarters and 4 bedrooms.

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Elegance & sophistication of this wonderful turn-of-thecentury Georgian style brick & slate home is impressive.

Sitting atop a hill in beautiful Center Harbor, NH, in a convenient, private location, the long-distance panoramic views of Squam Lake & mountains are breathtaking. $1,995,000

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

Meredith – This wonderful and special property has lovely lake and mountain views. With over 400’ of Winnipesaukee waterfront there is a beautiful, natural sandy beach with great sandy swimming. The home is cozy and charming and wonderful “as is”, or build a new home on this special waterfront lot. $1,495,000

Gilford – On a fabulous Winnipesaukee lot in a desirable Gilford location this comfortable, sunny home has enormous potential. The 1.2-acre lot has 200’ of prime waterfront and a natural sandy beach. The home is light and bright. The lot is large and special. The location is prime. $1,495,000

Gilford – Sitting on a knoll overlooking dramatic mountain views, this custom 3-bedroom log home is private, spacious and appealing. The warmth of wood, the beamed ceilings, the special custom detailing are all inviting and special. An outstanding home on nearly 28 private acres. $695,000

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

Laconia – This stately home sits on a beautifully landscaped and private lot. It is just a short stroll to Bond Beach. It has been totally updated with new roof, flooring, appliances, fireplaces, paint and baths. Quality is evident. It is a beautiful and unique home in a lovely, convenient neighborhood. It shows like new. $437,000

Wolfeboro – This Point Breeze condominium has two bedrooms plus a guest room. On three levels this sun-filled and updated home has a spacious porch and deck that overlook a private and naturalized lot. On the shore of Lake Wentworth you will enjoy a private dock and two natural sand beaches. $379,000

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