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Inside This Issue... Find More First in the Nation | Page 3

What’s up | Pages 13-15

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New Hampshire’s Importance in the Presidential Race By Mark Okrant For anyone under the age of 70, it may appear that New Hampshire always played host to thousands of television, radio, and newspaper journalists at the beginning of each presidential election cycle. In truth, the state owes its special status to a man named Richard F. Upton. In 1948, Upton, who was Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, passed a law allowing citizens to vote directly for presidential candidates. According to the terms of that law, any candidate could be placed on the primary ballot by submitting 50 petitions from each of the state’s two Congressional districts. Residents of the state could choose delegates who were pledged to a particular candidate. That system replaced one wherein presidential candidates were selected by party members sequestered in smoke-filled rooms. Once the primary system was born, the change had an immediate impact. When Estes Kefauver beat incumbent president, Harry Truman, on the Democratic side of the ballot in 1948, Truman saw the handwriting on the wall and withdrew from the race. History repeated itself in 1968 when a sitting president, Lyndon Johnson, nearly lost to Eugene McCarthy in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Shortly afterward, Johnson went on television to withdraw from the race, an event that attracted the attention of media throughout the

Governor George W. Bush (center) with Dick and Kathy Eaton on July 3, 1999 in Wolfeboro. Photo courtesy Kathy Eaton. nation. Ultimately, rules established by the McGovern-Fraser Commission removed the selection processes from those smoke-filled rooms in other U.S. states. As primaries increased in importance throughout the nation, New Hampshire’s primary assumed its present status in 1972. Outside of the state, members of both parties have complained that New Hampshire, with its small (and overwhelmingly Caucasian) population is assigned a level of importance that is considerably outsized. Meanwhile, people in the state are in no hurry to relinquish its first in the nation status, as Title LXIII, Chapter 653 dictates that the secretary of state shall choose a date seven days or more preceding

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the time when any other state holds its presidential primary. Do citizens of New Hampshire love their first in the nation primary? You bet they do; and why not? Anxious to get a head start on their political rivals, presidential candidates tour the state early and often, sometimes more than a year ahead of the actual primary. While some might say New Hampshire voters have become spoiled by the level of attention they receive from the major political figures, others counter that this state has among the nation’s most knowledgeable voters. Given the opportunity to meet aspirants up close at local restaurants, on the street, at house parties, in college student unions, and other intimate

settings, Granite Staters have learned to recognize which candidates are the real deal and those that are all flash and no substance. Throughout the years, candidates have made a pitch for the support of new voters by speaking at Plymouth State, St. Anselm’s and other college campuses in New Hampshire. Some senior faculty members recalled that listening to a Jessie Jackson speech was like attending a church revival, such was the level of energy in the room. One Plymouth State professor walked into a downtown hardware store only to be introduced to a regal looking, whitehaired woman. It was Barbara Bush, who was in Plymouth campaigning for George Senior. A number of restaurants frequented by locals have been identified by the candidates’ field operatives. The Red Arrow Diner, with restaurants in Manchester, Concord, and Londonderry, proudly lists the names of the impressive number of candidates who have campaigned there throughout the years. Lakes Region residents are not without accounts to share. Pam Clark, President of the Laconia Historical and Museum Society, recalls family stories about a parade through the streets of Laconia during the early 1950s, featuring Dwight Eisenhower. Clark was a junior in high school, in February of 1960, when Richard, Pat, Tricia, and Julie Nixon, accompanied by David • Primary Continued on page 4

Page 4 | THE LAKER | November, 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ Primary Continued from page 3 Eisenhower, attended a reception at the Laconia Tavern. Approximately two thousand people were attracted, with the most fortunate attendees having the opportunity to shake hands, and leave with a straw hat embossed with the slogan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the One.â&#x20AC;? A portrait of Nixon, created by cartoonist Charles Bureau, and signed by the candidate, has remained in the Clark family for six decades. Warren Bailey, longtime radio personality at WLNH in Laconia, was a cub reporter working for WFEA in Manchester, in 1972. Warren had the opportunity to be up close to both Nixon and George McGovern. He recalls how the two men were amazingly kind while treating the young reporter with respect. That single experience ignited a passion for politics in Bailey that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t diminished with the passing of time. He still smiles in amazement when considering how men who would be future presidents could be such kind and caring people. Asked to recall his most memorable moment, Bailey said it was the opportunity to talk with Ronald Reagan during his 1976 primary fight against Gerald Ford. Bailey appreciates how Reagan and Bob Dole were excellent listeners who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dodge questions as has become an all-too-popular tactic. Like so many others, he laments that the respect which was evident during the 1990s has been replaced by nastiness and division. Kathy Fairman Eaton, who, with Dick Eaton, established The Laker in

1984, has met a number of presidential candidates. Both were among those welcoming James Baker and Bob and Elizabeth Dole to Wolfeboro when Baker and the Doles were campaigning on behalf of President Ronald Reagan in his bid for a second term. On July 3, 1999, the Eatons were photographed

with Texas Governor George W. Bush during his run for the White House. Bush, an avid boater, rode in their celebrated Millie B during a parade of boats to the Wolfeboro Town Docks. Visits by presidential aspirants to Wolfeboro did not end there. Candidate and Wolfeboro seasonal resident, Mitt

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Lending a Helping Hand at the Holidays By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Each year, as the holidays approach, members of Lakes Region clubs and other organizations plan dinners, concerts, food basket deliveries and children’s toy and coat drives to name but a few ways to help others. It is a large part of belonging to a Rotary or Lion’s Club, or another serviceoriented group. Non-members help as well with donations of food, money, and goods and services to make the holidays brighter for those less fortunate. This year, due to the pandemic, we might assume these programs would not take place. That assumption would be incorrect, because with some creative maneuvering and readjusting, many outreach efforts are underway. The need for meals is great, and the Lakes Region Rotary is stepping up to help. According to Lakes Region Rotary member Gary Adams, the organization will be working with the Salvation Army in Laconia during its important Kettle Drive. Also, the Lakes Region Rotary supports the Salvation Army’s Friendly Kitchen on a bi-monthly basis. Says Adams, “Pre-COVID, we helped prepare meals but now, during the pandemic, the free lunches are not taking place on-site. Instead, we are partnering with different restaurants to supply meals.” Some of the restaurants, including Domino’s Pizza, Sal’s Pizza in Laconia and South End Pizza, provide the pizzas. The pizzas are paid for by the Rotary (and are often generously discounted by the restaurants) and

picked up by club members and transported to the Salvation Army in Laconia, where volunteers box up pizza meals for 50 to 65 people per lunch. The lunches are served on a to-go basis. The next Friendly Kitchen lunch with support from the Lakes Region Rotary is November 10, followed by a meal on January 2, 2021. “The need is there; pre-COVID we served about 35 meals at a Friendly Kitchen lunch and now we provide meals for up to 65 people per lunch,” observes Adams. The Lakes Region Rotary also presents a popular car show each year, and although it had to be a virtual event due to COVID this year, it generated funds. “It is a big fundraiser for us,” says Lakes Region Rotary Club president Mike Robichaud. “We donate to the Santa Fund, a program that provides winter coats, boots, hats and mittens for area children.” Robichaud speaks highly of the Santa Fund, and the good works they do for the area. For many years the Greater Lakes

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Region Children’s Auction has been a beloved part of the holidays. Indeed, this will be the 39th year for the auction fundraiser that helps many in the community by raising an everincreasing amount of money. Says Jamie Sousa, chair of the auction event, “Last year was a record year for the auction and we raised over $600,000. This year, the event will be broadcast live from December 8-11 between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm from the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford. Media broadcasting the auction will be Channel 25 Lakes Region Public Access; Channel 12 Atlantic Broadband; 104.9 FM The Hawk and 101.5 Lakes FM. “Due to the pandemic, the set will be closed this year and a limited number of volunteers will be on site, but the chance to bid on your favorites items will be as much fun as always, Sousa says.” Many people get their Christmas shopping done by bidding on items during the auction, which range from handmade goods to dining gift cards to larger items such as sporting goods equipment, and even vacations in locations around the world, to name but a few categories. “We really need donations right now,” Sousa stresses. “We will have an Item Drive on November 27 and 28 from 10 am to 2 pm at Bank of NH Pavilion. During those two days, people can drop off donations.” There also are drop-off locations at many local businesses around the area. Sousa anticipates an even greater need this year, due to the pandemic. The funds from the auction are disbursed to a number of worthy organizations (applications for funds are online at www.childrensauction.com.) The auction benefits Lakes Region children and families and there is a focus on non-profits that supply basic needs to needy people. You can learn more at the website. The Wolfeboro Lion’s Club is an active group dedicated to helping the community. At this time of year, a popular Poinsettia Sale is taking place. According to Lion’s Club information, the club is using the same NH supplier as in the past and they are happy to announce they are able to keep the pricing the same as last year. Poinsettias are available in red, white, or pink and in three sizes: six-inch, eight-inch and 10-inch. This year, because of COVID, there will be no pick-up; all orders will be

delivered by the Wolfeboro Lion’s Club to your home or business. Orders received by November 20 will be delivered on Tuesday, November 24 between 9 am and noon. Orders received by December 1 will be delivered on Saturday, December 5 between 9 am and noon. By supporting the sale, you are giving back to the community. All profits (100%) are disseminated to various Lions projects, some of which are Operation Kids Sight (OKS) that screens school children for potential eye problems; eye exams/glasses and hearing tests/aids for those in need; sponsorship of local Boy Scout troop 165; a college book scholarship; the Doug Cady music scholarship; a NH Boat Museum boat building scholarship; Food Pantry donations and other worthy local causes. To get your order form for poinsettias, e-mail Lion Joe at jrdecho@aol.com or call 603-630-3724. The Wolfeboro Rotary Club is celebrating its 93rd year and while things are different everywhere due to the pandemic, the club will be holding their annual Rotary Christmas Tree Sale as usual at the Clark House Museum grounds on South Main Street in Wolfeboro. “The sale will start on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving,” says Wolfeboro Rotary president Brian Laing. “The sale will run until the trees are all sold, usually by mid-December. We will have 350 trees for sale, and they are native New Hampshire Balsams and Frasers. We will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 9 am to 2 pm.” Laing adds that the tree sale is the major fundraiser for the club, and each year the money from the sale of trees goes back to local student scholarships and local non-profit charitable organizations. During the sale, all state regulations for safety during the pandemic will be adhered to. The Wolfeboro Rotary has been presenting the popular Christmas Tree Sale for over 50 years and it is a big part of the holiday season in the area. For information on the Wolfeboro Rotary Club and the Christmas Tree Sale, call Brian Laing at 603-273-2836. In Meredith, many residents look forward to the Meredith Rotary’s senior holiday dinner. With the coming of COVID, many people wondered if the dinner they look forward to at the holidays would be cancelled. Although the meal cannot be held as usual (it has been held for over 20 years), it will happen in a drive-through format. Normally, the dinner is held at InterLakes Elementary School with catering by Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant. The menu includes a traditional turkey dinner and dessert with Rotarians serving. The dinner typically sees around 300 seniors in attendance, enjoying the meal and a raffle and a time to socialize. The drive-through meal plans are still being coordinated as of press time, but the meal will assuredly take place, • Helping Hand Continued on page 8

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The Gilford Rotary Club is known for their annual Christmas tree sale and a wonderful Senior Dinner during the this year in early December. The holidays. The Christmas tree sale will meal will be available to Meredith, be held this year from November 27 to Center Harbor, Moultonborough and December 6; the hours will be 9 am-7 Sandwich residents age 55 and over. pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday The Meredith Rotarians will hand out and noon-7 pm on Monday through meals and direct traffic. Those who Thursday. COVID protocols will be wish to pick up/order a meal must in place and as one Rotarian said, “We sign up in advance. For details and to will have beautiful trees and wreaths sign up, call 603-279-7600 between for sale.” November 4 through November 25. The Annual Ray Wixson Senior Many families in the Winnisquam Dinner is usually held for area Senior area have a brighter holiday due to citizens at the Gilford Community the efforts of the Tilton/Northfield Church in Gilford village. The popular WRAPPED COMPOSITE DECKING Rotary. Members of the Rotary work dinner is hosted and presented by the hard during the Christmas season to Gilford Rotary Club, with a holiday gather and put together holiday food dinner, music and a visit from Santa. baskets and toys for children. The club Due to the pandemic, this year the also does Fruit Baskets for area senior dinner will be on Wednesday, December citizens, and they are very popular and 9. There will be two components: A full appreciated. “The Saturday before dinner for an estimated 75 to 80 seniors Christmas we put together boxes for and 75 to 80 turkey sandwiches for for those in need in the Winnisquam homeless individuals to be delivered to area,” says Rotary past president Chuck Isaiah 61 Café in Laconia on Thursday, Drew. The club coordinates their effort December 10. For further information with the local welfare department and on the Christmas tree sale location and the Tilton, Northfield, Sanbornton the Senior Dinner, please call 293Christmas Fund. For information, visit 7958. www.tnrotary.org.

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Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival: Share Your Holiday Spirit! Celebrate Laconia is working to promote and celebrate the city of Laconia through the Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival. It’s time to “Share Your Holiday Spirit!” The traditional holiday parade will be a “reverse” car parade this year. Santa will lead the parade through the city as he “Lights-up Laconia”. The parade will make its way through all three Laconia communities; starting downtown, heading through Lakeport, around the Weirs rotary and then back to downtown. Watch safely and turn on your holiday lights when you see Santa. The parade will start on November 29 at 4:30 pm. The Light-Up Laconia Holiday Decorating Competition promotes holiday and community spirit through a friendly decorating competition for residences and local businesses. Deck your halls,

doors, rooftops, yards, and more to Share Your Holiday Spirit with the community. Participants should register online no later than November 20. Judging and public voting will begin November 29, 2020 and prizes will be awarded in

packets will be available starting November 29. Fill out the form on the back of the coloring page and drop off your art work at participating drop off locations or email your entry to connect@ Check celebratelaconia.org. CelebrateLaconia.org for pick-up and drop off locations throughout the city. The deadline for entering is Friday, December 11, 2020 at 4 pm. Public voting on Celebrate Laconia’s Facebook page will begin December 14, and winners and prizes will be announced on December 22, 2020. Please visit CelebrateLaconia. multiple categories. org and click on the Event Poster The City of the Lakes Holiday for more details, and volunteer Walk is a new event this opportunities to Share Your Holiday year. Residents, businesses, organizations, and families can Spirit. Celebrate Laconia is a nonprofit, sponsor a tree to decorate in Rotary civic organization whose mission and Stewart Parks in downtown Laconia. Celebrate Laconia will is to celebrate the past, present set-up a tree with lights for you to and future of the city of Laconia; decorate and Share Your Holiday to promote vitality throughout the entire community by coordinating Spirit. Your name, business, organization, or family will be citizens, public officials, civic and non-profit organizations, and private recognized with a sign showing businesses; to encourage cultural who decorated your tree. Trees will be displayed November 29, 2020 to and economic development; and to January 1, 2021. Trees are selling develop a framework for the future of the city. fast. Purchase yours today! Any individual, business Do you have a little artist in the family? The Celebrate Laconia or organization interested in Lights Festival Coloring contest partnering with Celebrate Laconia, is encouraged to contact the group sponsored byWhere Franklinthe Savings Lakes Region Clicks! Bank allows children ages 4-14 to at connect@celebratelaconia.org share their holiday spirit. Coloring for opportunities.

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Hansel & Gretel Antiques to Participate in 25th Annual Tuftonboro Holiday Festival Hansel & Gretel Antiques is inviting the public to visit their shop as part of the 25th annual Tuftonboro Holiday Festival on November 14 and 15. Located at 436 Governor Wentworth Highway, Rte. 109 in Melvin Village, Hansel & Gretel will celebrate their ninth festival year with a wide selection of antiques and collectibles to adorn the home or for those on any gift list. Although this year’s town wide event is smaller due to COVID 19, five public locations and several other private locations will capture the spirit of previous years. The number of individual participants however remains close to the same as in 2019. Event coordinators Susan Weeks and Theresa Hlusauk are excited for 2020. Shoppers can get a jump start on gift purchases, while meandering through town and enjoying the outdoors. This year also pays homage to the late Mindy Jones of GeezeLouise, a devoted festival volunteer, whose joyful personality and wonderful store will be missed but not forgotten. Hansel & Gretel Antiques’ current retail location was home to the original Hansel & Gretel (Candy - Gift) Shop which operated for many years in Melvin Village. Beloved by many children living or vacationing in New Hampshire, the shop’s penny candy,

Hansel & Gretel front room display.

prized fishing pond and gift shop still linger in the minds of those who visit the (now) antique store. (Who could forget the infamous scary witch?) Today, the public can explore a multitude of “unique finds and treasures” available from the shop’s 50 vendors. Many items come from homes or artisans in the Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro area. Reproduction postcards picturing the original penny candy shop are for sale for those remembering childhood visits to the store. Unique Antiques & Furniture From George Washington’s granddaughter Martha Parke Custis’s 18th century Glazed Yellow Pine Corner Cupboard to iron door stops c.

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1920-30, tables, chairs, dishes, toys, art and New Hampshire memorabilia, there is a large selection to please collectors. Reclaimed wood and refurbished furniture by Tuftonboro artist B. Palmer features tables, islands and other custom items to add creative design and function to your home. Vintage and Artisan Crafted Jewelry For those looking for personal gift items, the shop offers a nice selection of genuine southwest Native American Indian jewelry, vintage and antique pieces, holiday collectibles and handcrafted jewelry by Wolfeboro artist Lynda S. Vogel. Holiday Décor Why not celebrate the season with items dating from the late 1890s to the 1960s? Whether a vintage German style Belsnickle, St, Nicholas or Santa

Claus is needed to enhance your collection, Hansel & Gretel vendors will have over 100 items to choose from. A vintage ornament tree features old world, Shiny Bright metal, wood and handmade ornaments. In a warm, old-fashioned way, sleds, ice skates, snowshoes and sleigh bells can adorn your home with simple charm. A selection of the Dickens Village Series houses and accessories will also be on display as well as winter themed art, snowmen, folk art items and locally handcrafted wares. Hansel & Gretel Antiques will be open Saturday and Sunday on November 14 and 15 from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Festival maps will be available at the shop and are available at other Holiday Festival participants: Tuftonboro Historical Society Museum Barn, Pinecone Restaurant, Spider Web Gardens, Stockman’s Barn/Caldera Gallery (Canaan Valley) and private sites. Maps will also be available at the Tuftonboro Town Offices, and the Tuftonboro Library. The public is asked to follow CDC guidelines for everyone’s protection, including social distancing, hand sanitation and mask wearing at all locations. For more information about Hansel & Gretel Antiques, call 603-544-2040, email cottonvalleyantiques@gmail. com or visit Hansel & Gretel Antiques on Facebook.

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Please call ahead for all event listings for updates and COVID-19 restrictions. Information and schedules subject to change. Through Dec. 1, Lion’s Club Poinsettia Sale, order by Nov. 20 for Nov. 24 delivery; order by Dec. 1 for Dec. 5 delivery, proceeds go to eye screening for NH children, college book scholarship and more, Wolfeboro Lions Club, info/ order form: jrdecho@aol.com or call 630-3724. Through Dec. 17, Exhibit by Mark Giuliucci, photographer and artist Kate Higley, NH Art Assoc. Gallery, 2 Pillsbury St., Concord, 431-4230. Through Dec. 17, Moments in Nature, oil paintings by BJ Eckardt, on view at Greater Concord info: Chamber of Commerce Gallery, 49 S. Main St., Concord, 431-4230. Nov. 4, Free Line Dance Lessons, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602. Nov. 5-8, Midsummer/Jersey, comedy play, presented by Franklin Teen Players and Franklin Area Children’s Theatre, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, www.franklinoperahouse.org.. 934-1901.

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Nov. 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, The Little Town of Christmas, presented by Franklin Footlight Theatre, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, www. franklinoperahouse.org., 934-1901. Nov. 6 & 7, Gunstock Ski & Snowboard Sale, 11/6: 3-8 pm; 11/7: 8 am-4 pm, Gunstock Mt. Resort main lodge, Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, info: skisale@ gunstockskiclub.com. Nov. 7, Birch Log Candle Holders, 1-3 pm, adult craft class, socially distanced event, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org. Nov. 7, Jingle & Mingle Craft Fair, 9 am-1 pm, First Congregational Church, 400 Main St., Farmington, 755-4816. Nov. 7 & 8, Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Fair, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, info: 528-4014.

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Nov. 10, Drinking Water Workshop, 6:30 pm, Green Mt. Conservation Group, takes place at Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, info: 539-1859. Nov. 10-Dec. 15, Basics of Acrylics Painting Class, taught by artist Acacia Rogers, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Tanger Outlet Tilton, signup: AcaciaRogersArt@gmail.com or visit www.AcaciaRogers.wix.com/FineArt. Takes place Tuesdays. Nov. 12, The Wailin Jennys, concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh. com. Nov. 12, 13 & 14, Bob Marley Comedian, performs at Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 335-1992; show times: 11/12 at 8 pm, 11/13 at 6 & 8:30 pm & 11/14 at 3:30 pm, 6 pm & 8:30 pm. Nov. 14, Basket Making: Birch Bark, 9:30 am-noon, adult craft class, socially distanced event, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www. prescottfarm.org. Nov. 14, Don Campbell Band, 7:30 pm, Franklin Opera House, Central St., Franklin, www.franklinoperahouse.org., 934-1901.

Wishing you all the best this season

Happy holidays

from our family to yours

Nov. 14, Parents Night Out, 5-10 pm, dinner, games, crafts, snacks for children, Tapply Thompson Community Center, Bristol, info/register: 744-2713.

Thank you to our visitors and supporters for helping to make our 2020 season the best it could be. See you in 2021!

Nov. 14, Winter Tree ID, 1-3 pm, adult walk, socially distanced event, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Nov. 14 & 15, Tuftonboro Holiday Festival, locations selling holiday wares around the town, 10 am-5 pm, participants: Tuftonboro Historical Society Museum Barn, Pinecone Restaurant, Spider Web Gardens, Stockman’s Bar/ Calera Gallery, Hansel & Gretel Antiques and more, info: 544-2020.

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Nov. 17, Book Discussion Group, 1 pm, book to be discussed: “This is Happiness”, Wolfeboro Library, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2428. Nov. 17, Coffee Filter Turkey Craft, 4 pm, join on Facebook Live to make the craft, Laconia Public Library, info: 524-4775. Nov. 17, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510. Nov. 17, Sky Watch, with NH Astronomical Society, 6-8 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, call for updates & info: 366-5695.

Our annual Christmas at the Castle event will not take place this year, but we hope you’ll save the date for November 20-21 & 26-28, 2021!

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Nov. 19, Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com. Nov. 19, Lakes Region Job Fair, 10 am-1 pm, virtual live event, info: Lakes Region Chamber, www.lakesregionchamber.org. Nov. 21, Friends Book Sale, 9 am-noon, Madison Public Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545. Nov. 21, Glen Phillips and Chris Barron, concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www. flyingmonkeynh.com. Nov. 21, Nature-Inspired Wreaths, 1-3 pm, adult craft class, socially distanced event, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org. Nov. 21 & 22, Lakes Region Holiday Craft Fair, wide variety of vendors selling handmade products, Belknap Mall, 96 DW Highway, Belmont, Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. 10 am-3 pm, www.joycescraftshows.com. Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Candy Corn Taste Test, 1:30-2 pm, samples available on Nov. 23 & 24 to take home to taste, Laconia Public Library, 524-4775. Nov. 24, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510.

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Nov. 27-28, Item Drive for donations, 10 am-2 pm, drop off donations for Lakes Region Children’s Auction, Bank of NH Pavilion, Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, www.childrensauction.com, 527-0999.

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Nov. 27-29, Journey to the North Pole, depart from Conway Scenic Railroad, downtown N. Conway, travel aboard train to Theatre in the Wood, Intervale to visit with Santa and his elves, music, see Santa’s workshop, leave your letter for Santa, info/times: www.journeytothenorthpole.org. Also takes place Dec. 4-6; Dec. 11-13; Dec. 18-23; Dec. 29-31. Also departs from Lincoln, NH.

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Nov. 27-mid Dec., Wolfeboro Rotary Christmas Tree Sale, takes place Thursdays-Sundays from 9 am-2 pm, held at Clark House Museum grounds, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 273-2836. Nov. 28, Juston McKinney, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh. com. Nov. 29, Santa Lights Up Laconia, parade led by Santa through Laconia, 4:30 pm, info: www.celebratelaconia.org. Nov. 29, Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 11 am-2 pm, Rotary Riverside Park, Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East, Laconia, photo op with Santa and his wife in the gazebo, take-home holiday craft and treats, $10/family, 524-8813. Nov. 29-Jan. 1, City of the Lakes Holiday Walk, display of decorated trees in Rotary and Stewart Parks, Laconia, free, www.CelebrateLaconia.org. Nov. 30, Family Craft: Countdown to Santa, 3-4 pm, Facebook Live for instructions on how to put together a fun craft to help count down the days til Santa arrives, Laconia Public Library, 524-4775.

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Dec. 1, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510. Dec. 4, Gunstock Opening Day, 9 am-4 pm, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, www.gunstock.com. Dec. 4-6, Journey to the North Pole, depart from Conway Scenic Railroad, downtown N. Conway, travel aboard train to Theatre in the Wood, Intervale to visit with Santa and his elves, music, see Santa’s workshop, leave your letter for Santa, info/times: www.journeytothenorthpole.org. Also takes place Dec. 11-13; Dec. 18-23; Dec. 29-31. Also departs from Lincoln, NH. Dec. 4, 6, 11 & 13, Candlelit Christmas Tours, 6 pm, 6:30 & 7 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, 783-9511. Dec. 5, Backyard Building: Winter Birds, 10 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Dec. 5, Do-It-Yourself Herbal Holiday and Body Care Gifts, demo and then participants make five products to give as gifts, 10 am-12:30 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, pre-register: 783-9511. Dec. 5 & 6, Sandwich Christmas in the Village, virtual and in-person artisans, info: Diane Johnson at 284-7168, sandwichchristmasinthevillage@ gmail.com.

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Dec. 7, Culinary Adventures: Sheet Pan Meals with Liz Barbour, 6:30 pm, via Zoom, Moultonborough Public Library, 476-8895, www. moultonboroughlibrary.org. Dec. 8, Outdoor Story Time, 10:30 am, dress for being outdoors, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510. Dec. 8-11, Lakes Region Children’s Auction, 9 am-3 pm, live broadcast at Lakes Region Public Access Channel 25, 104.9 FM The Hawk, 101.5 Lakes FM and Atlantic Broadband Channel 12, auction headquarters at Bank of NH Pavilion, Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, www.childrensauction.com, 527-0999. Dec. 9-20, Magical Winter Journey, holiday stroll, Fridays 2-5 pm, Saturdays & Sundays noon-5 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511. ONGOING ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-2 pm; Fri. noon-7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 3238041, www.ChocoruaArtworks.com

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Believe in Books Literary Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org, call 356-9980. Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, info/ call for hours: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. Gilmanton’s Own Market, farmers market with fresh produce and more, to order goods and for pick-up details, visit https://gilmantonsown.wordpress. com. Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, 33rd season, trains rides along shores of Winnipesaukee, departing daily from Meredith and Weirs Beach. Also rides on Hobo Railroad, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2135. In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625. For more info: 284-7532. 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, 998-0029.

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Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook open to the public, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015. Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Nature center with walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines, wear facemasks. Mount Washington SnowCoach Tours, starts in Dec. for winter season, reservations required, www.greatglentrails.com, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. North East Motor Sports Museum, open Saturdays from 10 am-4 pm, this year’s exhibit: Midget Cars, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183. www. nemsmuseum.com. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www. prescottfarm.org. Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and the bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org. Remick Country Doctor Museum, open daily from 10 am-2 pm, visitors must follow COVID-19 guidelines, Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org. Sandwich Sidehillers, meets monthly, trial clearing for snowmobiles, snowshoers, etc., meets 6 pm at Sidehillers clubhouse, 303 Wing Rd., N. Sandwich, sidehillers@gmail.com. Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015. Water is Water, StoryWalk, follow a storybook about nature along the trail, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, 744-8689.

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A Home for Veterans By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper At one time, many years ago, it was called a Soldiers’ Home, but today we know of the building in Tilton, NH as the New Hampshire Veterans Home. While it may be called a “building” it is so much more than a mere structure, instead large enough to be called a campus. The Veterans Home, perched atop a hill in Tilton, is the residence of around 140 men and women who served our country during various wars and in times of peace. Each served with dedication; some of the residents at the home were in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, among other conflicts. Some saw combat, and some were wounded, while others did vital jobs in other areas. The Veterans Home was built in the 1890s after legislation directed that a place be built to operate as a staterun Soldier’s Home. The legislation passed Congress in 1888, according to information at www.nh.gov/veterans. The Civil War had ended some years prior, but many who served were dealing with injuries, lost limbs and other medical problems. The idea of a home where veterans could receive treatment and live full-time seemed a good one, and the hunt was on for a

location in New Hampshire. In 1889, Governor David H. Goodell established a veterans’ Board of Managers to find a location for a Soldiers’ Home for Civil War veterans. The criteria would be that those admitted could not care for themselves due to wounds, advancing age or other medical issues. Enter Charles E. Tilton, a wealthy and prominent Granite State citizen. He gifted to the state a piece of property called the Savage Farm in Tilton, New Hampshire. With around 30 acres in a rural setting, the property was perfect to serve as a tranquil place for veterans. The large Veterans Home was a graceful structure made of red brick

with ornate touches in keeping with the time period and style of the Victorian era. Furnishings came from the Woman’s Relief Corps. The women’s group raised the staggering sum of $5,000, which was a small fortune at the time. As well as furnishing the home for the veterans, the woman made sure the building was cleaned from top to bottom; it took three days to install all the furniture and to clean the building before the first soldiers moved in. The New Hampshire Soldiers’ Home was formally dedicated on December 3, 1890, and the veterans finally had a place to call home. The first veterans admitted to the home were from the corps of the

Grand Army of the Republic, which was a fraternal organization of Union veterans from the Civil War. Information at the New Hampshire Veterans Home website tells us these veterans “lived out their lives in dignity in the red-brick Victorian ‘Fortress’ in the Highlands of Tilton.” It was a large facility and in 1899, electricity and a laundry room were added, and soon after, an infirmary further expanded the home. As times changed, in the 1950s the farm operation at the Veterans Home stopped and by the early 1970s, the farmhouse was razed and a modern 50bed nursing facility took its place. In 1978, a 50-bed addition took the place of the 1890s original/main building. More beds and enlargements followed and today, the NH Veterans Home offers medical care and a home-like atmosphere for many veterans. Elsewhere in the Lakes Region, visitors were enjoying vacations on the shores of Winnipesaukee. The scenic area at Weirs Beach, during the late 1800s, was a good place for veterans to meet and renew acquaintances with others who fought in the Civil War. There is no doubt the Civil War left • Yesteryear continued on page 19

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Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area to be Featured on Windows To The Wild In early November, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust’s Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area will be featured on the popular NHPBS program Windows To The Wild. In a program filmed this past summer, host Willem Lange visited the magnificent Castle in the Clouds property, LRCT’s largest conserved landscape, and talked with LRCT President Don Berry, LRCT Land and Stewardship Director Dave Mallard, and former LRCT Board Chair Ann Hackl about how land conservation gives outdoor enthusiasts a doorway to adventure on one of NH’s spectacular properties open to the public.

The half-hour episode will air on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 pm and will be rebroadcast on Saturday, November 7 at 12:30 am, 4:30 pm and 11 pm, and on Sunday, November 8 at 5:30 pm. It will also air in the Boston area on GBH 44 on Saturday, November 7 at 4:30 pm. You can find more information at the Windows to the Wild website: www.nhpbs.org. The 5,381-acre Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area in Moultonborough and Tuftonboro is the largest property conserved and stewarded by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT). The Castle property provides extraordinary opportunities

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Band Building, and 7th Regiment Building (1885); 2nd Regiment Building and Manchester House Building (1886); the 16th Regiment Building and 1st Cavalry Building (1887); the 9th and 11th Regiments Building and 15th Regiment Building (1888); the National Veterans Association of New Hampshire Building (1891); the 14th Regiment Building (1893); and the Berdan’s Sharpshooters and Heavy Artillery Companies Building (1906). It is interesting to note that over time, Union and Confederate veterans and their families vacationed at the Veterans Campground. As more veterans came to the site, the area grew economically. This was a time when trains brought politicians to such places on special occasions. Large crowds of veterans and others gathered on Grand Army Day and Governor’s Day. Civil War generals and political leaders and hopefuls gave speeches. One such popular politician and leader, President Theodore Roosevelt, in the early 1900s attended the 26th annual reunion and between 20,000 to 40,000 people came to hear him speak. This was a staggering number of veterans and vacationers and locals. The area was decorated at such times, with bunting and flags and the lake was filled with steamboats and other vessels. Some of the buildings at the site were removed over time, but in the early days of the Veterans Campground, the spot brought peace and quiet to the soldiers who had served their country with bravery.

soldiers physically frail and mentally traumatized in some cases. After the war, veterans wanted to share their wartime experiences with fellow soldiers who could relate to what they had endured. This was a time long before PTSD was known, but the men who fought and served must have known camaraderie with other soldiers was helpful to deal with trauma. In 1875, the New Hampshire Veterans Association (NHVA) was formed in Concord. Recognizing the veterans’ need for a place to get together, the Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad donated a piece of property near the railroad’s Weirs Beach station. It would have been a wonderful spot for a campground. Scenic and cooling lake shores were nearby and the quiet of the country would have been ideal for those who camped in the grove. According to an article in The Laker by Mark Okrant, the railroad’s land covered eight acres on the hillside overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. In 1878, the NHVA began holding annual multi-day reunions at Weirs Beach. A three-day event was “one of the most successful and enjoyable occasions that a whole lifetime may witness,” wrote one reporter at the time. Eventually, family members joined also came to the campground. In 1881, the State Legislature decided to provide better housing for the veterans at the site. The buildings completed, according to Mark Okrant’s Laker article, were a Headquarters Building, the 3rd Regiment and First

for enjoyment of the region’s natural heritage and scenic beauty and for hiking, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing opportunities on over 30 miles of trails and carriage roads. LRCT purchased the Castle property in 2002, with the support of thousands of generous donors. LRCT subsequently established the Castle Preservation Society (CPS), a non-profit organization devoted to the operation, restoration, and preservation of the historic buildings and surrounding grounds. With LRCT’s conservation of the land and its natural and recreational resources and CPS’s preservation of the historic buildings and management of supportive services and programming, the two organizations work in partnership to care for this landmark property, a vital component of the special character of the Lakes Region and a natural, scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational treasure for New Hampshire and all of New England. The Lakes Region Conservation

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Works of Heart

The Shape of Things to Come! Story and photo by Leigh Sharps When a relative made a special request to Bonni Acton of Holderness to create a metal moose as a mantle focal point, she didn’t know that the new hobby would become such a satisfying pastime for her currently growing small business. That was 10 years ago and now Bonni sees her artistic opportunities as having no boundaries. In fact, her future is literally in the ‘shape of things to come.’ Those shapes are the basis for the innovative items she produces through her art of metalwork. “I began by working plasma cut metal by hand to use as hardware in our home. That was before I realized how much more creative and productive I could be with a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) table set-up. After

my step sister asked about making the mantle moose, I went on to fulfill several other requests for her. People began to see what I was creating and started showing interest in my work and I just took it from there,” she said. This year has been her most prolific thus far. “I’ve been getting many requests from people who get their ideas from everywhere...nature, pictures in books, their pets, family members; they just come up with multitudes of ideas and I take those ideas, design them and produce them. “I discuss with clients to discover what their specific ideas are and whether they intend their items to be for indoor or outdoor use. My media is called ‘mild steel’ (whose natural color is silverish). If it’s for exterior use I suggest they have it powder coated to preserve the material. That method

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into the CNC Plasma Cam program. “From there I can make changes or additions to it, as needed, to personalize the end product. The CNC table is 4x4 and I can cut metal 4 feet wide and up to 3/8th inches thick.” Bonni continues, “Once the piece is cut, I deburr it and either bring it to the powder coating finish or I will prime and paint it myself.” However, she says if a powder finish or a hand-painted finish isn’t desired, a client has the option to choose either the natural silver sheen of the steel or a rusted/vintage patina. All are equally • Heart continued on page 21

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November, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 21 • Heart continued on page 21 popular, Bonni notes. She says the inspirations mainly come from her patrons who “have outstanding ideas but then I tell them I can take their ideas one step further and personalize them with names or themes, for instance.” One example she cites is her latest completed project, an entryway hall sign/coat rack which states ‘Rumney Retreat’ festooned with evergreen tree outlines. Bonni’s metal outline ‘maps’ of Big Squam Lake are popular as wall hangings in varying sizes, but also as smaller Christmas tree ornaments. A friend’s granddaughter was recently gifted a large ‘Squam Lake’ wall metal artwork by Bonni for her university dorm room. “She told me she loved it, her friends all admired it, but most of all, it reminded her of home. That made me happy.” For now, Bonni plans on keeping her business small but sees it slowly growing. As the holiday season will soon be upon us, she says, “I’m happy to make Christmas gifts. I’ve always loved the different seasons and holidays and the decorations that go along with them, so themed ornaments, etc. are so special. I’ve made personalized birthday gifts, anniversary presents, military items, business signs and other such unique products.” Some examples of her work are: standing moose and bear outlines, Squam Lake maps with lettering, military medal racks personalized with a last name, flags (distressed, contemporary, themed), welcome signs for a driveway or end of roadway, signs with last names but customized (with a favorite pet’s outline, a frog, turtle, sailboat, a favorite car or truck, etc.), business signs, car logos, key rings in the shape of your car or specialty vehicle and, of course, special signage with your beloved pet’s face outline or paw print to place over his or her bed or bowls. One of her best sellers this summer

and fall were Christmas ornaments featuring outlines of Squam Lake. “I think tourists like the idea of bringing a trip reminder home,” Bonni explains. “Putting those ornaments on their Christmas trees continues to remind them of what a wonderful and beautiful place the Squam Lakes area and the Lakes Region area, in general, are and they are reminded of that every time they look at their ornaments during that joyous time of year.” Bonni’s specialty items are gaining popularity every day. Anniversary and wedding gifts, company business signs, plaques and architectural metal are all in her expanding repertoire. She recently fabricated a special wall decoration commemorating a couple’s wedding day, which featured a ski lift displaying their mutual interest in the sport. That is just one example of the singular ideas conceived by clients and fulfilled by Bonni. When she says she can make the shape of ’cobras’ she just doesn’t mean the snake. She is referring to the design of the CSX Cobra highperformance sports car. Her craft is a natural progression/offshoot from her husband’s business, Acton Custom Enterprises (ACE), which caters to the restoration and fabrication of parts for the Cobra. Bonni also helps in the business, which is a full-service machine and metal fabrication shop. This consists of shaping, welding, designing, building as well as machining most metals. It’s easy to see how her interest in her husband’s business turned into a specialty art form for her. Bonni says anyone interested in her work should check her Facebook page. “It really showcases the pieces I’ve already done and I’m always updating it with current work. I can sell all the items on the page or I can customize them to certain specifications. If you have an idea, let’s talk!” Visit on Facebook: ActonMetalArt, or email bonni.acton@gmail.com. You may call Bonni at 603-279-0241.

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An Entertaining Season at Franklin Opera House The Franklin Opera House, located at 316 Central Street in downtown Franklin, NH, is offering a season of entertainment that ranges from music to live theater and more, in a sociallydistanced manner. Scheduled for November 5-8, Midsummer/Jersey is a hilarious highoctane re-telling of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modernday New Jersey. The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon (run by Patti Quince and Stylist Nikki Bottom). The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite. The play is presented by the Franklin Teen Players and Franklin Area Children’s Theater. (An online viewing option will begin on November 8.) The popular Don Campbell Band will come to the Opera House on November 14 at 7:30 pm. The show will adhere to socially distanced seating. Following the release of his double-CD tribute,

“Kites to Fly: Celebrating the Music of Dan Fogelberg,” Don Campbell has been touring the country presenting concerts of Dan Fogelberg’s songs. Plan now for holiday fun with The Little Town of Christmas presented by The Franlkin Footlight Theatre on December 5, 6, 11, 12and 13. A unique holiday entertainment experience, the recorded performance will be shown on the Opera House stage on “the big screen” as a “theatrical movie.” Everybody in the little town of Christmas is friendly and funny and you’ll meet them all, including Skeezix and Sylvester, an elf comedy team that is short in stature and long in laughter; Dancer, the reindeer with a whacky sense of humor; Mrs. Claus, the REAL boss of the outfit; and a hilarious street corner Santa, tested and almost bested by one tough little kid with a sticky sucker. Also included are old favorite stories such as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” updated and aimed right for the funny bone, of course. Throw in a wandering group of carolers, three kids trying their best to be wise men in the Christmas play, and a riotous lecture on Christmas etiquette, and you’re in for an evening of holiday laughter and warmth. For information on events at the Franklin Opera House, visit www. franklinoperahouse.org or call 603934-1901.

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Stories Of The Past Support Work For The Future By Thomas P. Caldwell For someone who once envisioned spending his life as a hermit, Richard “Wink” Tapply ended up with quite another reputation — that of a family man and pioneer of community recreation who brought joy to generations of Bristol youths. With the Reverend A.B. Thompson, Wink established the town’s first community center. The Bristol Community Center, now renamed the Tapply-Thompson Community Center in their honor, has offered recreational programs for all ages, including outdoor programs at the Slim Baker Conservation Area for Outdoor Living on Little Round Top. It also serves as home to Santa’s Village, which Wink’s son, Dick Tapply, used as the model for Laconia’s Christmas Village. If those growing up in Bristol gained a love for the outdoors through the efforts of people like Wink and Conservation Officer Everett “Slim” Baker, Wink’s family learned directly from him to appreciate wilderness skills and sunsets. They recall him telling stories about what life was like a century ago while sitting around the campfire at their camp on Newfound Lake. When Wink was in his eighties, he made an audio recording which his grandson, Tim Tapply, said was “to preserve the stories that embodied so much of who he was,” based on his memories of life in the 1920s. Tim used that recording, along with his own memories of Wink’s stories, to compile a 68-page book, Bus and Wink: Adventures of Youth, which is being sold as a fundraiser for the Tapply-Thompson Community Center and the Slim Baker Foundation for Outdoor Education, Inc. The stories involve Wink’s formative years, first as a visitor and later as a full-time resident of Bristol, and his friendship with Clanton “Bus” Martin.

Tim said he did an initial draft of the book for his family, to preserve the memory of his grandfather through his stories. “I think the hermit idea was one my grandfather remembered from his younger days when he was so close with Bus,” Tim said. “But life started to erode that idea. Meeting my grandmother [Ruth] however, really sealed the deal. He fell ‘head-over-heels’ for her.” He added, “We never knew for sure what happened with Bus once they grew up.” Publication The decision to publish the book as a fundraiser for two organizations that were so important to the Tapply family came easily. “I recall the Community Center as being a place that was built up around my grandparents but it wasn’t until I was older that I appreciated more of its place in the history of Bristol and my memories of Inspiration Point go back further,” Tim said. The conservation officer, Slim Baker, had envisioned an outdoor education center to promote an appreciation of nature, but he fell ill before realizing his dream. A group of residents who were aware of his illness launched a campaign to follow through on the vision, boosted by a 125-acre land donation by Reba Follansbee Hipson in 1953. Three years later, an adjacent 10-acre field was added, just as a rustic lodge was completed to serve as a base for activities by the various youth groups, including those associated with the Bristol Community Center. In 1960, the summit of Little Round Top was developed as Inspiration Point, in memory of 28-year-old Dean Stephens, who had died in an airplane crash. A huge wooden cross erected there serves as a site for Easter Sunday sunrise services as well as other events,

such as weddings. Inspiration Point also provides great viewing for tracking Central New Hampshire’s annual bird migrations. Bus and Wink: Adventures of Youth; Stories Told Around the Campfire is available at the Tapply-Thompson Community Center on North Main Street, Bristol, with 100 percent of the sale price going to support a capital campaign to build a covered pavilion at the Slim Baker Area for Outdoor Living, in keeping with the organization’s master plan. In addition to providing a place for the youths involved in the TTCC summer camp, the pavilion would be available for scouting and school programs to advance outdoor learning experiences. “I understand the pavilion has been on the master plan for the Area for at least 20 years,” Tim said. “It was an idea after my grandfather’s involvement. My father advocated for the pavilion because it brings together the two organizations that meant so much to my grandparents. It will be available for groups to use to enjoy and love the out-of-doors and it will be the home at the Area for the TTCC Day Camp.” The Tales In his introductions to some of the tales, Tim speaks of the excitement that Wink displayed while telling those stories — how he would wriggle in his chair and the words would come out in an excited jumble as he reached the end of a tale, seeming to transform him from an 80-year-old to a 10-year-old as he spoke. For those who only knew Wink and Ruth as the enthusiastic promoters of recreation at a time when some objected to spending money on “play,” the stories of Bus and Wink as pranksters who took wild chances and sometimes-questionable antics may come as a surprise. For his family, it was all part of who Wink was.

Wink and Ruth. One example of Bus and Wink’s flirtations with danger is the story of their “double-runnah” traverse sled. Bristol’s “old-timers” have talked about the days when people would sled down High Street into Central Square, but Wink tops those memories with a tale of riding their “double-runnah” in icy conditions all the way from Round Top, down High Street, through the Square, down Central Street, and over the bridge spanning the Pemigewasset River, ending up in the adjacent town of New Hampton. “Watching my grandfather get that excited simply telling the stories, one can only imagine what a mischievous bundle of energy he must have been as a boy,” Tim writes. For more information about the Slim Baker area, see http://slimbaker.org. To obtain copies of Bus and Wink: Adventures of Youth; Stories Told Around the Campfire, go to the TTCC website, ttccrec.org, or call 603-744-2713.

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‘Cue The Grill

A Creative Thanksgiving Dinner By Chef Kelly Ross I love Thanksgiving and all the great memories it brings of the many years when family members would visit my Gram’s house for one to two days. We would eat and laugh to our heart’s content and having a blast. My Gram was the best cook I ever knew – her homemade rolls were outstanding, as well as anything she cooked. These days, many people opt to do alternatives to the traditional turkey dinner, and I am often one of them. Quite often, I cook an Italian meal and make a few different kinds of lasagna, which is always a big hit. Seafood is a winner as well with much of my friends and family. Then of course, you can’t lose cooking a prime rib for Thanksgiving, as long as you have other plans for your Christmas dinner. My point is that just because it seems like everyone and their brother is cooking a bird on the big day doesn’t mean you have to. It should be a meal you and your family and friends are going to enjoy. Today, I am offering an upscale Thanksgiving dinner with a few

courses since it truly is a special day. (If I was casually entertaining a bunch of friends and family, I would stick to my lasagna buffet or go with all appetizers.) The upscale meal is more for a small to medium family. One thing to keep in mind is if you are cooking an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner, you can still cook a turkey at some point as family members generally love making sandwiches for a few days. Thanksgiving, regardless of what you eat, is about family and some traditions, so much of what I am going to share I learned from family and not in my professional cooking career. This is an outstanding oyster stew, and I will always thank my Uncle John for the recipe. This stew is exquisite, delicious and incredibly simple all at the same time and you should have no problem feeding a half dozen guests. I prefer this in bowls as opposed to cups. This will “wow” your crowd for sure. Oyster Stew 1 pint of shucked oysters 4 tbsp butter 2 medium shallots, minced 2 small garlic cloves, minced

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Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp clam base, if available 3-4 drops Tabasco sauce Oyster crackers Extra butter optional It is usually easy to find shucked oysters in your local supermarket around the holiday season – it is mandatory to buy them in their own juice. You can occasionally find them canned, but go to the seafood department and check to see if they have fresh oysters. Once you get them home, drain the oysters through a mesh strainer to extract any sand and pieces of shell that may be in there. Refrigerate the oysters and juice separately. In a 4-quart sauce pan, melt the butter over a medium heat, pop in the shallots and sauté until they are softened and clear. Blend in the garlic, a few pinches of salt and pepper and cook for 30-45 seconds. Add the clam base if you have it and stir until it is well blended with everything else. Sometimes you can find clam base near the beef and chicken base sections, sometimes in the seafood section. Stir in the milk, cream, and oyster juice with the few drops of Tabasco. Bring them to a simmer until you get a soft bubble, cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring, making sure it does not bubble over. Keep at a simmer. Turn the heat down so the bubbles are much slower, blend in the oysters and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the edges of the oysters start to curl. It’s important to keep the oysters tender and not overcooked. At this point, ladle the stew into bowls, trying to divide the oysters evenly between the bowls. Dropping extra slivers of butter

into each bowl is a good option and everyone can swirl their bowls with a spoon to help the butter melt. Bust out the oyster crackers and have at it. Let’s talk about the main course and a couple of great side dishes to go along with it. Since Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t generally offer any seafood, I decided this one is going have a good dose of it. This is a classic recipe that can be tweaked to your liking, depending on what seafood you prefer. Personally, I’m all about the shellfish, where some may prefer to have fish in it as well. This recipe has 3 pounds of shellfish, but if you want to substitute some fish, such as salmon or swordfish which would be my suggestions, you ideally want to remain in the 3-pound category and replace what you think is best. I do use lobster meat in this so I cook a few lobsters, cool, and then shell them and gain as much meat as possible, including going into the legs with a lobster poker if you have the patience. This will easily feed 6 and as many as 8 depending on appetites. Seafood Au Gratin 1 large sweet onion, medium diced 1 red bell pepper, medium diced 1 cup butter, separated 1 cup flour, separated 1 lb crabmeat of your choice 4 cups water 1 lb raw peeled/deveined shrimp, 20/24 in size, tail removed ½ - ¾ lbs medium sized scallops, muscles removed 3-4 lobsters, cooked and shelled 3 cups milk 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 tbsp white vinegar • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 25

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November, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 24 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 dashes Tabasco sauce ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup Italian Panko bread crumbs In a heavy skillet, sauté the onion and pepper in ½ cup of the butter over a medium heat. Cook until they are tender, then mix in ½ cup of the flour and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the crabmeat so it is well combined. Set aside. Put the water in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and scallops for 45-60 seconds, lightly stirring. All you are looking to do is to give the seafood a slight par cook. Do not overcook. Drain the shellfish, saving 1 cup of the liquid. Set the seafood aside. You could even pop them in the refrigerator to keep them from cooking further. As for the cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch pieces or so, as in splitting the tail in half lengthwise and then 2-4 cuts across, depending on the size of the tails. For the claws, I generally cut them in half, splitting lengthwise between the two claws and maybe once across, again depending on their size. In a heavy saucepan, melt the remaining ½ cup butter over a low heat. Stir in the remaining flour stirring for about a minute or so until the roux is well blended and starting to brown. Gradually add the milk and the 1 cup of reserved liquid, stirring the whole time and also raising the heat to medium. Within a few minutes or a little more, the sauce should start to thicken nicely and bubble. Start adding the cheese, again mixing well, and also pop in the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and the Tabasco. Once well blended, turn off and add the shrimp, scallops and lobster meat and again fold in gently. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease/spray a 9x 13-inch glass baking dish. Press the crabmeat mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spoon/pour the seafood and sauce over the crabmeat crust. Combine the Parmesan and Panko crumbs and sprinkle over the top of the seafood mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbling and well browned. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve. As for the two side dishes, these are both outstanding and can easily be timed in such a way so that they all come out of the oven at the same time

as the Seafood Au Gratin. The potato is a take off on a classic recipe, and the veggie is a New Orleans staple. These will round off what will be a great Thanksgiving dinner. Twice Baked Bleu Cheese Potato 6 large baking potatoes 2 tsp vegetable oil 9 oz softened cream cheese 6 tbsp sour cream 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¾ tsp kosher salt ¾ cup heavy whipping cream ¾ lb of bacon, cooked, drained and roughly chopped 4 scallions, chopped 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Stab each spud once on the top (in the middle), and lightly oil them all over. Bake like any other baked potato until done, but do not overcook. They should still be firm. Once cooled enough to handle, cut about ½ inch off the top of the potato in a nice smooth cut and set aside. Gently scoop the potato out of the skin, leaving about ½ inch of the potato attached to the wall of the skin. Put all the scooped potato in a standing mixer with all the other ingredients except the bleu cheese and mix well. Spoon the mixture back into the skins. Equally divide the bleu cheese among the 6 spuds, lightly pressing the cheese into the potato mixture and pop the tops back on if you care to and cook for another 15 minutes or so. If bleu cheese isn’t your thing, use shredded sharp cheddar but throw it in the mixer with the rest of the ingredients. Both styles are delicious as well as a beautiful addition to any great looking plate of food. Nawlin’s Scalloped Corn 6 tsp butter 1 ½ large onion, finely diced 1 ½ red, yellow or orange bell pepper, finely diced 6 cups frozen corn 3 eggs 1 ½ cups milk 1 ½ tbsp sugar 2-3 tsp Tabasco sauce ¾ tsp dried thyme 1/3 tsp kosher salt 1/3 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 ¾ - 2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed 7-8 scallions, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the butter over a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender. Add the corn and heat throughout, stirring often. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk the eggs,

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What’s New at Gunstock This Year Chairlifts will start spinning at 8 am on weekends and the resort will open on Christmas Day for the first time in its history this year. These are just a few of the exciting things to come this ski season at Gunstock Mountain Resort on Cherry Valley Road in Gilford, NH. Construction has started on the Tubing Hill expansion, which will add more lanes and a new Sunkid conveyor belt or moving carpet, so guests can enjoy a leisurely and comfortable ride to the top of the hill. A new tubing-specific grooming machine has been added to Gunstock’s grooming fleet, which will provide a flawless tubing surface. Guests will also notice an enhanced sense of arrival at the Welcome Center, with a covered porch to keep them out of the elements as they arrive. To improve the overall guest experience, the ski and snowboard rental area has been moved to a snow level building, allowing easier access to lifts. The resort has also added a new set of exterior stairs to make the trip to the new rental space easier and safer. Additionally, Gunstock added touchless payment technology at all points of sale and added stored value to their RFID season passes and daily tickets. This will allow guests to load money onto those products to

spend in retail and restaurants while minimizing contact with others. To help guests better understand the new operating parameters, Gunstock will now broadcast a radio program each morning. The program will run on a loop during operating hours to assist guests and communicate vital information. On Gunstock Radio, guests will learn about booting up in their car, buying tickets online, how to purchase food resort-wide, and other tips and tricks to make the skiing and riding experience fun and memorable. Gunstock has added several new faces to the Senior Management Team going into the 2020-21 winter season, providing the county-owned resort with a more dynamic and

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diversely skilled group at the helm. “We’ve had a lot of changes on the management team this summer and can’t wait for you to meet them,” said Tom Day, GM and President of Gunstock. In the past, the direction of both Sales and Marketing fell into one role. This year, the role was split to dedicate resources equally to both efforts. Jim Mamos is the Director of Sales, who will drive growth through corporate partnerships and sponsorships. He will explore new and exciting sales and event initiatives for groups and outreach for year-round operations, which has limitless possibilities. Jim has spent his career in enterprise sales, most recently as the Senior Enterprise Sales Director for CloudSense. His extensive knowledge of CRM platforms and capabilities will help Gunstock forge ahead on its strategic sales initiatives. Kristen Lodge will be directing marketing efforts and brings a wealth of knowledge in the digital marketing space, as well as a contagious enthusiasm and love for creativity in marketing. As the Director of Marketing, she will increase brand recognition in the marketplace and continue to build strong relationships with the community. Her immediate

goals are to increase season pass sales, day ticket sales, and snow sport reservations through thoughtful and targeted campaigns. In September, Day hired Peter Weber as the Director of Snowsports. Weber’s first priority is to help increase the visibility of the Snowsports School and revamp the Intro to Ski & Ride program with an emphasis in adult instruction, in addition to their great children’s program. Weber has spent his entire career in the ski industry, with over 20 years logged as Ski School Director at resorts in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. “Webbie has a vast knowledge of the Snowsports industry. I have great faith in his ability to attract and hire at Gunstock,” said Day. “As a PSIA Examiner, his passion for Snowsports is unparalleled. “I’m really pumped that these team members will bring a new sense of energy to the great team already in place,” he said. “They will help us be even stronger in a competitive marketplace as we enter a new era in the ski industry and attack the challenges that COVID brings with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.” Gunstock is a four-season mountain resort that offers authentic eastern mountain skiing and riding with 227 skiable acres and 48 trails. In summer, the campground is a basecamp for activities in the Adventure Park that include ziplining, e-bike tours, Segway tours and more. Located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region with breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee at the summit of Gunstock Mountain, Gunstock Mountain Resort is the perfect getaway for families, couples and outdoor adventurers. For information, visit www.gunstock. com.

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New Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ski Area COVID Guidance The Reopening Guidance for NH Ski Areas was recently released by the Office of Governor Sununu, and ski areas around the state are looking forward to continuing to develop operating plans for this year around the guidance provided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The draft guidance that we submitted and presented to the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reopening Task Force was put together with input and consensus across our ski area members. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a real team effort and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud of the work that our re-opening committee and ski area members have been able to accomplish together,â&#x20AC;? said Jessyca Keeler, President of Ski New Hampshire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The approved guidance takes the health and safety of our guests and staff seriously, and with additional input from the Department of Public Health, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re confident that we have a guidance document that will lead us through this very different upcoming ski season.â&#x20AC;? The COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for NH Ski Areas will be implemented statewide and includes guidance for staff and guests alike to wear face coverings inside buildings (except when eating or drinking); in lift lines and mazes as well as when loading,

riding, and unloading from lifts; and in other places where six feet of physical distancing cannot be achieved. Resorts will implement enhanced cleaning regimens, implement employee protocols (many of which have been in place since summer operations began), chairlift rides will only group families and those who have traveled together, ski areas will shift to more online ticket sales to avoid lines and in-person transactions at ticket windows, and there will be physical distancing requirements and capacity controls within lodges and other indoor facilities. These adaptations and others will be common across the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski areas and will provide a baseline of

Wolfeboro Library Book Group to discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Is Happinessâ&#x20AC;? in November â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Is Happinessâ&#x20AC;? by Irish author Niall Williams, is the November selection of the Wolfeboro Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday Book Group. The discussion will take place at 1 pm on November 17. Copies of the book are now available for checkout. In the 1950s, a 17-year-old boy leaves a seminary in Dublin to spend time with his grandparents in an Irish village that, like many at the time, still lacked electricity. A stranger then arrives, in charge of signing up the villagers for the electricity being imposed from the capital. But the stranger has a secret, which involves a woman he left at the altar decades earlier. Narrated by the 17-year-old as an old man, the story is about the coming of electricity but about so much more: language and music, the nature of aging and change, young love and young love remembered. According

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to the Washington Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most affecting skill is his ability to narrate this novel in two registers simultaneously, capturing his naivete as a teen and his wisdom as an old man.â&#x20AC;? The Wolfeboro Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday book group has met regularly for over 20 years. The books selected for discussion cover a wide range of genres, including contemporary fiction, non-fiction, history, and literary classics. New members are always welcome. This group will be limited to 15 participants due to COVID-19 precautions; advance sign-up is suggested. For more information, please call the Wolfeboro Library at 603-569-2428. To learn more about other library programs and activities, visit wolfeborolibrary.org or the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page.

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what guests should expect at any given area. In addition to topics in the guidance that address ski-area specific operations such as chairlifts and lodges, other existing guidance is referenced that will be followed, including the NH Universal Guidance and guidance for the Food Service Industry, Child Care, Retail Stores, Amateur & Youth Sports, NH Performing Arts Venues, and various CDC guidance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These guidelines will help our guests to have the confidence to get out to ski and ride. Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time to get pumped for the ski seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the rest is up to Mother Nature,â&#x20AC;? said Tom Day, Gunstock Mountain Resort president

and general manager. Resorts will be responsible for implementing operating plans designed to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19. Guests will be responsible for following these procedures prior to and when they arrive at the ski area. Skier services will vary by resort as each area will decide which parts of its operation will be available to its guests. Guests should check each ski areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for the status of offerings and policies before arriving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all looking forward to this ski season. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost as if we have some unfinished business after having our season come to an abrupt end in midMarch,â&#x20AC;? said Keeler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That said, the key to opening and staying open this year will be for ski areas to do their part, and guests to do theirs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to all of us to observe and respect the new protocols being put in place that are designed to keep staff and guests safe and healthy.â&#x20AC;? For more information on ski areas, trail conditions, vacation planning, and updated winter events at Ski New Hampshire resorts, visit SkiNH. com. For statewide travel info, go to VisitNH.gov.

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Sandwich Area Happenings By Diane Cook Johnson As the brilliant foliage of fall gives way to the quieter season of winter, Sandwich and the surrounding areas will offer many events and opportunities to enjoy the upcoming holidays. Sandwich Christmas in the Village Started over 40 years ago by an enterprising group of local craftspeople, Sandwich Christmas in the Village has grown into a two-day holiday tradition, expanding and reinventing itself with each new generation. Keeping with tradition, the 44th Annual Sandwich Christmas in the Village will be held the weekend of December 5 and 6.

Things will be a little different this year, as we face the challenge of organizing in a way that will keep customers and vendors safe. Detailed plans are still in the works, but there will be return to smaller venues, and for the first time, some craftspeople will be “virtual” participants - selling their work only online. Partridge Hill Farm is one location providing socially distance spaces for four vendors from Sandwich. Juli Hird will have her “woolery” open to sell fleeces and roving for hand-spinning and quality yarns from her flock of Romney, Merino, and Romney-Dorset cross sheep. In the spacious barn, Marci

Consignors at the Lake Upscale Consignments: Furniture, Fashion and Gifts Welcome to Consignors at the Lake an upscale consignment store located in downtown Meredith, on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Formerly know as Consignors Ave, with the same great staff and quality merchandise at reasonable prices.

Greene will be selling her modern everyday handmade bags, and Rachel Bartlett will offer high fired, functional ceramics, designed for everyday use. Donna and Ken Carlucci from Kindred Spirit Farm will be there as well, with herbal soaps, scented candles and gourmet dog treats, along with warm, hand-knit hats, wool dryer balls, and yarns from their Fine Fleece Shetland sheep and nesting balls for your fine feathered friends. That’s just a sample of what will be happening. As plans progress, details will be posted on the Christmas in the Village - Sandwich NH Facebook page, including a list of locations and links to virtual booths online. For more information, please contact Diane Johnson at 603284-7168 or email Julie Deak at sandwichchristmasinthevillage@ gmail.com. Sandwich Sidehillers The Sandwich Sidehillers are about to fire up a new season. On Saturday mornings until the first snows fall, the group will proceed with the annual task of clearing blowdowns, trimming branches and generally getting 25 miles of multi-use winter trails in shape for the coming season. This is the perfect way to enjoy a fall morning outdoors in a socially distanced way! The work isn’t difficult and the Sidehillers can

use all the helping hands they can get. New members are the key to the future of the club and the trails, so please consider joining If anyone is interested in finding out more about the club, please email sidehillers@gmail. com. (Monthly meetings are generally on the third Monday of each month. All meetings are held at 6 pm at the Sidehillers clubhouse, which is located at 303 Wing Road in North Sandwich (same driveway as Young Maple Ridge Sugarhouse.) Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Center Sandwich is launching an online exhibition of work by gallery artists at www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com. EXTREMES opened on October 22; artists were asked to send images of their interpretation of “an extreme” to the gallery. The barn gallery closed for the winter on October 17, and although the pandemic meant a late springtime opening, Patricia Carega would like to thank art lovers for their visits and support throughout the season. The gallery will be featuring Zoom workshops, conversations, and art history as well as more online exhibits upcoming. For more information email patricialaddcaregagallery@gmail.com or call 603-284-7728.

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A Magical Winter Journey at Canterbury Shaker Village This holiday season, Canterbury Shaker Village will host A Magical Winter Journey from December 9 to 20. The event will take place Wednesdays through Fridays from 2-5 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5 pm. The Magical Winter Journey begins as you enter the “magic wardrobe” and wind your way through the North Shop Barn, which will be transformed into a wintery adventure. You will pass artist-created vignettes, including a snowy electric train display, a Shaker Christmas, and many more. Further surprises await on your journey, including an elf treasure hunt, mini-screenings of The Snowman (Raymond Briggs) and hot chocolate.

Festive holiday decorations and lighting will bring the Village to life as you take the Magical Winter Journey. A Magical Winter Journey is a socially-distanced event with guidelines in place. Masks are required. The museum is a member of the NH Heritage Museum Trail, which connects the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire. For more information, visit nhmuseumtrail.org. Canterbury Shaker is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury, NH, just south of Laconia and north of Concord, NH. For more information, visit www. shakers.org, or call 603- 783-9511.

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Arts Council Continues Community Support This year has been an unsettling one, that is certain. However, people have become resourceful and creative with their time spent at home. It is the hope of the Governor Wentworth Arts Council (GWAC), that you will look to the arts for strength, inspiration and support to keep you motivated into the coming year. Here is a quick glimpse of the ways in which the Governor Wentworth Arts Council has been actively involved in the community during the 2020 pandemic: ~ Awarded $1,600 in arts scholarship monies to five graduating high school students in Kingswood Regional High School. ~ Pledged $250 to the Libby Museum restoration fund. ~ Donated $150 to the Kingswood Youth Center for paint supplies for their picnic table project. ~ Purchased a new special rolling ladder for the Wolfeboro Public Library. ~ Updated our website to take online payments for Membership & future art classes. ~ Organized a free weekly plein air painting group in the community during the summer of 2020. ~ Continues to present member artists’ work for sale at Huggins Hospital and downtown at the Gun Closet window. ~ Weekly eART Clips News Briefs via email to the Council’s membership with shared artwork by members, and a lively presence on Facebook with

Painted piano by Governor Wentworth Arts Council members and friends to be placed in downtown Wolfeboro next summer. The piano was painted in coordination with Great Waters Music. Left of piano is Kristiina Sakai and to the right of piano is Ilona Train. The “Accidental Artists” group via the Governor Wentworth Arts Council have taken on this project in the community to bring the arts to the streets of Wolfeboro.

regular postings of arts events. GWAC wishes to make special note of a group of painters and friends who have undertaken a grand project of painting a piano for Great Waters Music which will be seen next season on the streets of Wolfeboro. The artists took turns painting a section at a time of the beautiful musical instrument under the direction of Ilona Train. The artists who participated were Marilyn BodwellPinkham, Jane Kelley, Martha Koons, Maureen Minahan, Kristiina Sakai, Maureen Sherback, Ann Tracy, Ilona Train, Nattie Trevor, and Jeri Von Stein. The Arts Council encourages its members to take on creative projects such as this to better the community

and bring awareness to the arts in their everyday lives. GWAC continues to support the community with artrelated financial assistance as well. Support is given to local artists and arts organizations upon request from the Art Education Fund. Funds are set aside from GWAC fundraising efforts and placed with care each year in this category for creative assistance in the community. Member participation in fundraising activities and events is essential to GWAC’s ability to continue this practice. The membership drive for 2021 is beginning, with the hopes of reviving events which had to be postponed due to the COVID virus. Membership is open

to artists, art organizations, businesses, and especially to individuals who wish to support the arts and keep the community vibrant with arts funding. Here are a few ways that members benefit: ~ Artist members are able to display and sell their work in Wolfeboro at Huggins Hospital, downtown at the Gun Closet window and hopefully soon back at MVSB. ~ Members are welcome to join monthly board meetings via ZOOM as announced in regular eART Clips via email. ~ Artist members are also welcomed to have a page and link to their own website from the GWAC site. ~ Direct involvement in arts fundraising ideas/events is welcomed. ~ Member organizations/businesses can take advantage of gratis advertising in both eART Clips News Briefs and in the quarterly newsletter. ~ Non-artist members are valued as partners and patrons and have been key in the longevity of the Arts Council for over 52 years. If you are looking to support a positive creative organization, or know someone who should become a member, please visit www.wolfeboroarts.org and click on the header “Become a Member” today. Membership is annual. All donations are accepted by mail as well on the website via PayPal. GWAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational arts organization.

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Sign Up for Online Snowmobile and OHRV Safety Classes Winter is on its way, but in-person off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) and snowmobile education classes will not be offered throughout the Granite State as in previous years due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As an alternative to these traditional courses, participants may complete their safety training online for a fee of $29.50. “The online safety courses provide a convenient opportunity for students to obtain their NH Rider Certificate, at their own pace, while learning key safety information important for riding both OHRVs and snowmobiles,” said Captain Michael Eastman, OHRV/ Snowmobile Education and Law Enforcement Coordinator for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “The entire course can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, or computer and offers a fun approach to learning by using live-action video and interactive learning modules.” To operate a snowmobile or OHRV in New Hampshire unaccompanied, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education class. With recent changes to the state laws, all online classes will be a combination of practical OHRV and snowmobile safety and the rules that apply to all trail riders. Additionally, all

children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult when operating a snowmobile or OHRV, unless they are on property belonging to their parents, grandparents, or guardians. To register for an online safety class visit http://www.wildnh.com/ohrv/ education.html. Many of the trained volunteer instructors who would traditionally facilitate in-person classes are affiliated with one of the more than 100 snowmobile and 26 OHRV clubs in New Hampshire. “Joining a club is a great way to learn about safe riding, help support local landowners, and maintain trails for your own and others’ enjoyment,” Eastman said. For more information on how to become involved with a snowmobile club, visit www.nhsa.com. For OHRV club information, visit www.nhohva. org. In addition to safety education, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers will be out on the trails this winter conducting patrols to detect and apprehend impaired snowmobile operators, enforce speed limits, deter unlawful off-trail riding, and detect machines with modified exhaust. These ongoing initiatives will help to keep the state’s snowmobile trails open and safe for all outdoor enthusiasts during the upcoming seasons.

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LACONIA Wow! Everything is new and notable. This remarkably updated turn-key 2-3 bedroom home is over the top in quality, style and taste. From the high-end Acacia flooring, to the rare onyx countertops, to the top-of-theline appliances and fixtures ….. there’s nothing left to need or want here. No detail overlooked. No expense spared. This home is perfection. $289,000

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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 with 4 bedrooms. The second lot is the Kona beach with 20 boat slips. The third is the Mansion with guest rooms, dining room and convention area. $6,995,000

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This charming Winnipesaukee waterfront home has been beautifully updated with care and quality. Outstanding lake and mountain views, 2 large decks, private dock, shared private beach. Main level includes beautifully appointed kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Finished lower level is perfect for guests. $1,200,000

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