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September 14, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 1

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September 14 • Vol 37 • No. 24

It’s Apple Time!

Inside This Issue... Find More Portraits | Page 3

‘Cue the Grill | Page 18

Golf | Page 10

What’s Up | Pages 14-16

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Portraits Are Given, Not Taken

By Thomas P. Caldwell Portraiture clients at Maundy Mitchell Photography in Plymouth find that it is not as simple as stopping by the studio to have a picture taken. They first must complete an assignment.

Maundy wants to meet people and find out what they like so she has a better idea of how to approach a photo session. After giving an initial tour of the studio, which has selections from a wardrobe of 150 dresses and a display of heirloom products that are available, she provides access to a private mood board on Pinterest, asking people to do a web search and choose photos that appeal to them. She uses those choices to determine the types of pose, lighting, color, and dress that resonate with the client, along with analyzing the emotional elements in the selected photos.

“I look to see what the photos have in common, then add what I see in this person,” Maundy says.

She also offers to photograph the client with anyone else they would like to join in the session, and asks how they would like to see themselves in the portraits. During the initial consultation, Maundy will help clients plan their outfits, offering a complimentary wardrobe styling session prior to the portrait session date.

“You are welcome to bring anything you might like to wear for your photo session, and try on anything from my studio wardrobe,” she says.

Immediately prior to the photo session, a licensed hair and makeup artist will provide a styling session.

Many people claim not to be pho-

Photographer Maundy Mitchell stands in front of a gallery of images in her Plymouth studio. (Tom Caldwell Photo)

togenic, but Maundy sees beauty in each person, and seeks to bring out that beauty with her photography. “If they don’t feel like smiling, I can still get gorgeous photos,” she says.

When teaching photography, she tells her students, “A portrait is given, it’s not taken.” By that she means that the person has to participate in the process.

She will direct them how to pose or tilt their head, having done extensive planning before the shoot, but also puts her clients at ease so they participate in the process.

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she says, “so I have to approach a session with a plan, but then I’m open to serendipity.”

She cites the example of a boy’s dog accidentally moving into the frame while she was shooting. The resulting shot won a Silver Award from Portrait Masters International.

Once the session is over, she chooses 20-25 images which she mats and displays for the client to review. People can choose which ones they want to purchase, and Maundy provides the prints in an heirloom box, along with a digital file of the photos.

Personal Growth Maundy Mitchell, an internationally acclaimed portrait photographer, says she got her start in photography at age 9. She always loved to read and do research and took books out of the library on how to build a pinhole camera.

“My grandmother was an artist and supported any artistic endeavor,” Maundy says. When she learned of Maundy’s interest in photography, she turned her bathroom into a darkroom for her granddaughter.

Maundy would go on to study with some of the top photographers in Paris, New York, and London. Today, she still takes a few weeks each year to travel, and has clients in Europe, as well as the United States.

“In the studio, it’s easy to create beautiful light,” she says, “but outside, it’s all about problem-solving.” At one early-morning photo shoot in Prague, she found herself hurrying to get a shot under perfect light before the crowds arrived in a plaza. There was already one person lingering in the square to get pictures of a cathedral, and she finally had to work around it by having assistants fling the long train on a model’s dress in the air to hide the tourist in the background.

The arrival of the COVID pandemic presented Maundy with a new problem. She had to limit how many people could come to the studio.

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | September 14, 2020 • Portraits continued on page 4 busy that it threw me for a loop, and I had to find a new way of photographing people.”

She set up a background scene at her home and then directed friends through Zoom, programming their images into that scene.

“I did a live remote photo shoot while I was in New Hampshire and my subject was in Paris,” she said.

Maundy got new inspiration by reading a biography of Dorothea Lange, a successful studio photographer in San Francisco during the 1930s who was hired by the Farm Security Administration to take documentary photographs during the Great Depression.

OF VINYL “I started doing photography showing what the world looks like through COVID,” Maundy said.

From her studio window in Post Office Square, Maundy watched the Black Lives Matter protests on the Plymouth Common and began inviting some of the protesters into her studio.

“It was with the intent of removing the element of confrontation to present someone as themselves,” she explained. “It was an invitation to look into these people’s lives and hear their stories.”

Traveling Exhibits Maundy Mitchell’s “Protest Portraits” became a large-scale outdoor art installation that was on display through September 13 at the New Hampshire State House in Concord. It will be at Holderness School through September 23, then move to Plymouth State University from September 23-October 3.

Another traveling exhibit, “Life’s

Work: Occupations & Identity,” is on display through September 28 at Kimball Jenkins Art School in Concord.

Her “Protest Portrait: Francois #2” is on display at the Carrie Able Art Gallery in Brooklyn, New York, through September 16.

The “Life’s Work” series was inspired by Irving Penn, a fashion photographer who, as a side project based on old prints, began photographing the “Small Trades” — butchers, bakers, and workmen.

“His photographs were of workers in the city, not rural areas,” Maundy said.

“I decided I’m going to do it in Plymouth, and started with a farmer.”

She followed that with a mail carrier, WRAPPED COMPOSITE a minister, and a tree-cutter.

Another project she undertook was a “Then and Now” series reinterpreting historical images. She paired Botticelli’s “Portrait of a Young Man” with an image of her son, David. Botticelli’s young man wore a red cap and, while David found a similar red cap, he added a set of headphones for his portrait.

Another image in the series was based on the Renaissance painting “Mary Magdalene Holding the Unguent Jar” with the modern subject, Katie Gaynor, holding instead an insulated bottle.

Maundy, an associate-level photographer with Portrait Masters International, is a member of the Professional Photographer’s Association of America, the National Association of Professional Child Photographers, the Magic Hour Foundation Photographer Network, and the Women’s Caucus for Art in New Hampshire. She has had a studio in Plymouth since 2012, currently located at 2 Post Office Square.

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With pent-up demand from performers and audiences alike, the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) String Ensemble will perform a variety of music in a free outdoor concert on Saturday, September 19 at 4 pm at Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith. (The rain date is Saturday, September 26 at 4 pm.)

Talented violinists Bozena O’Brien and Muriel Orcutt, violist Sally Wituszynski, and cellist Kari JukkaPekka (JP) Vainio will join LRSO concertmaster and violinist Margaret Hopkins.

The Ensemble will be performing a delightful mix of pieces including “La Vie en Rose”, “Haydn Seranade”, “Gershwin Lullaby”, “Bach Brandenburg No. 3” and more.

The free concert is part of the Orchestra’s outreach to bring live music back into the Lakes Region.

While the LRSO decided to cancel its fall performances, the group is actively looking for rehearsal and performance

spaces to resume orchestral music making next spring.

LRSO performs with a hometown flair that is comfortable, familiar, and uplifting, proving that live orchestral music is an amazing experience.

Invigorate your senses – from the fall colors, to the fresh air, to the glorious sounds of chamber strings in this wonderful free live event.

(The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra is a Meredith-based, non-profit orchestra that performs throughout the fall, winter, and spring months. Orchestra members range in age from teens through retired seniors, representing over 30 communities in the Lakes Region and beyond.

For over 40 years the Orchestra has been focused on showcasing young talent and providing a venue for local musicians to perform orchestral music ranging from classics to contemporary, all in the valued community setting of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.)

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Purchase already picked apples or other treats at the farm stand, like homemade pies, apple cider, and apple salsa. The pumpkin patch is also open. Butternut Farm is located at 195 Meaderboro Road in Farmington.

Surowiec Farm at 53 Perley Hill Road in Sanbornton has been in the Surowiec family since 1917. Originally a dairy farm, apple trees were first planted in the 1970s. There are about 10 varieties available from now until around Columbus Day, including Paula Red, Ginger Gold, Macintosh, and Cortlands. Purchase half a peck, a peck, or half-bushel bags. Stop by the farm stand to purchase a delicious baked treat, or take home their bestselling, homemade applesauce. The farm is open seven days a week from 9 am to 5:30 pm, and can be reached at 603-286-4069 or online at www. surowiecfarm.com.

Stone Brook Hill Farm in Gilford has more than 1,600 apple trees on over 12 acres. Visitors can choose from several different varieties of apples including Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Ginger Gold, and Red Delicious. Enjoy an old-fashioned hay wagon ride into the orchard to pick your apples and then return to the farm stand and choose

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DeVylder Farm at 563 Pleasant Valley Road in Wolfeboro began planting apple trees about 40 years ago, and they offer around 15 popular varieties for pick-your-own, including Macintosh, Macoun, and Honeycrisp.

The season runs from now through October, but you’ll be able to visit the farm stand up until Thanksgiving for apples, vegetables, pumpkins, and other treats like apple cider, delicious cookies, candied apples, and cider donuts. They also have a beautiful selection of mums to choose from. The farm is open every day from 9 am until 5 pm, with hayrides beginning soon on the weekends for apple picking. Call 603-569-4110 for further information.

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By Sarah Wright Saying goodbye to summer is sometimes hard to do, but when you live in the Lakes Region, thoughts of autumn make it easier. One of the first signs of fall is the appearance of apples at farmers’ markets. It was still August when I recently bought some Paula Reds. They were a little tart, but the kids loved them. Although my favorite is the popular Honeycrisp, I was thinking the Paula Reds would be perfect for a pie. If pie isn’t your thing, there’s always apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, or apple crisp to celebrate apple season. Whether you’re baking with them, or eating them plain, there are some great local farms for apple picking.

To keep everyone safe during this time of COVID-19, many farms ask their patrons to wear masks, especially when social distancing isn’t possible, like on crowded days or in small farm stands. Some farms are providing hand sanitizer or even hand-washing stations to ensure that everyone feels safe while there. And if you’re worried about the drought this summer, there are plenty of apples available. Sometimes the apples are a little smaller in drought conditions, but most farms in the area didn’t see much difference.

Butternut Farm in Farmington has a whopping 25 varieties available on the picking schedule this year, beginning with Macintosh, Zestar, some Honeycrisp, and Ginger Gold.

The farm tends to be busy, so they have COVID-19 plans in place this year, like a special time from 7 to 8 am for only those patrons who are age 60 and up, or are in a high-risk group for the virus. They’re open every day except Mondays, from 8 am to 5 pm through most of October. However, reservations are required if you plan to visit between the times of 8 am and 3:30 pm. Reservations can be made at

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Stone Mountain Farm is also in Belmont and was originally a dairy farm up until the 1950s. When the Rolfe family purchased the farm in 1963, the main crop was hay. In 2009, Joseph and Cindy Rolfe converted the property into a high-density apple orchard.

The orchard now grows a whopping 50 different varieties of apples. Stone Mountain Farm is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm through November 2. The

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Known for its beautiful mountain views, Cardigan Mountain Orchard in Alexandria is a great place to spend an afternoon. The original apple trees planted in the 1930s are still producing apples, and after years of more plantings, the farm has around 1,000 trees with 10 varieties. The orchard is open for pick-your-own apples everyday from 9 am to 5 pm, usually until the end of October. There are apples for sale at the Cardigan Country Store on Lake Street in Bristol, along with lots of other goodies like their homemade cider, apple pies, apple butter, cider donuts, jams, and pickles.

The store also sells local honey and maple syrup, as well as a variety of gift items. Cardigan Mountain Orchard is located at 1540 Mount Cardigan Road in Alexandria. For the latest updates, call 603-744-2248 or visit www. cardiganmtnorchard.com.

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Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad Fall Schedule The Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Meredith and Weirs Beach, NH, recently announced the railroad fall schedule, which began the week of September 7.

The Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH offers 80-minute round-trip train rides on weekends-only through the month of September, which includes the weekends of September 12 and 13, 19 and 20 and 26 and 27. Departure times from Hobo Junction Station will be at 11 am and 1 pm each weekend, with the exception of Saturday, September 26, when a 3 pm train will be added to the weekend’s schedule.

For the month of October, and the expected height of the fall foliage season, the Hobo Railroad will offer round-trip excursions along the Pemigewasset River daily at 11 am and 1 pm from October 1 to 12 and again on October 15 to 18. A 3 pm train will be added to the schedule on the following October 10, 11 and 17.

The fall season at the Hobo Railroad will conclude the weekend of October 24 and 25, with 80-minute round-trip train rides both days departing Hobo Junction Station at 11 am and 1 pm.

Ticket prices for fall train rides at the Hobo Railroad will be $19 for adults and $14 for children 4-12, while ages 3 and under ride for free. Those planning to enjoy the fall foliage aboard the Hobo Railroad should plan to reserve their seats in advance at www.HoboRR.com.

Please note that due to NH COVID-19 Guidelines for Tourist Railroads, seating will continue to be limited to 50 percent capacity.

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, with locations in Meredith and Weirs Beach, NH changes to weekend-only operations following Labor Day weekend

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad with the Ashland Trestle. as well. The lakeside railroad will offer one-hour train rides from their Weirs Beach location on September 12 and 13; 19 and 20 and 26 and 27, with departures at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm. Train rides from Weirs Beach will continue in October with departures at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm on October 3 and 4, as well as October 10, 11 and 12. Trains will also depart Weirs Beach on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25 for the final weekend of fall operations with one-hour train rides at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm on Saturday, and at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm on Sunday.

Tickets for the one-hour round-trip excursions from Weirs Beach will be $20 for adults and $14 for children 4-12, while ages 3 and under ride for free. To ensure seating, tickets should be purchased in advance at www.HoboRR.com.

The Railroad’s Meredith Station, located at 154 Main Street in Meredith, NH has also switched to weekend operations. The Railroad will offer twohour round-trip train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee throughout September and October starting the weekend of September 12 and 13 and concluding the weekend of

October 24 and 25. Tickets for the twohour train rides departing Meredith will be $22 for adults and $17 for children 4-12, while ages 3 and under ride for free. To verify weekend departure times and to ensure seating, tickets should be purchased in advance at www.HoboRR. com.

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad is also offering special fall foliage excursions again this year. Topping the list is the always-popular Fall Foliage Special, which treats passengers to a four-hour, round-trip excursion from Meredith to Plymouth, NH and back.

This excursion includes a stop at the Common Man Inn & Spa in Plymouth where guests will enjoy a hot buffet lunch.

Following lunch, the excursion will stop in Ashland, NH where passengers will be treated to a guided tour of the completely restored 1869 Boston & Maine Railroad Station. Members of the Ashland Historical Society will provide the guided tour and will be dressed in 1860s attire. After stopping in Ashland, the train will return to Meredith Station just after 3 pm.

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September 26 and 27 as well as October 3 and 4; 10, 11 and 12; 17 and 18, and 24 and 25 – all excursions will depart Meredith at 11 am. Tickets for this excursion are $72.45 for Coach Class seating, with First Class tickets available for $102.45 and Presidential Class tickets available for $116.45. All tickets include the hot buffet lunch at the Common Man, the guided tour of the Ashland Railroad Station and a souvenir trip booklet.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by visiting www.HoboRR. com or by calling 603-745-2135 between 9 am and 4 pm.

The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad will also host five special two-hour Turkey Dinner Trains on Saturday evenings in late September and October - dates include September 26 as well as October 3, 10, 17 and 24. Catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm, guests will enjoy a complete Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner aboard the train, which includes hand-carved roast turkey, stuffing, squash, mashed potato, rolls and butter and warm Apple Crisp for dessert. Reservations are required. Tickets are $45.45 each and include the meal. Reservations can be made by visiting www.HoboRR.com or by calling 603-745-2135 between 9 am and 4 pm daily.

The Hobo Railroad is located in Lincoln, NH, just off I-93 at Exit 32, left on Route 112, directly across from McDonalds – while the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad is located at 154 Main Street in Meredith, NH with a satellite ticket booth on the Boardwalk at Weirs Beach located 211 Lakeside Avenue.

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Fred Moyer Returns to Wolfeboro – Virtually When earlier this summer the Wolfeboro Friends of Music (WFOM) announced the cancellation of the 85th live concert season, the hunt was on to find a way to get great music to the public. One result of the concentrated endeavor will be a free, one-hour broadcast video concert at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 26, offering an “up-close-and-personal� encounter with Fred Moyer. This will be a classical and jazz piano repertoire, leading off with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The four-camera video concert, created by Fred on the model he has successfully premiered this year, is available exclusively for the Wolfeboro Friends of Music for presentation to Wolfeboro and Lakes Region residents who wish to join an unlimited at-home audience.

Simply email info@wfriendsofmusic. org. to request the link to the special YouTube channel. The link will be released 15 minutes prior to concert time and sent to your email address. Access to the WFOM virtual concert is free of charge. In addition, immediately after the concert, Fred will be available for a video conference via ZOOM for all who wish to chat with him for approximately the next half hour. If you wish to participate in this ZOOM session, you will need to add that specific statement in your email to info@wfriendsofmusic.org.

Fred Moyer began piano studies at age seven with his mother Betsy Moyer, a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory.

At Indiana University, he studied with Menaham Pressler, founder of the Beaux

Arts Trio. Fred Moyer, a New Hampshire resident, in past years has performed concerts in hundreds of countries annually including Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Sydney Opera House, Windsor Castle, Tanglewood and the Kennedy Center in Washington. Yet his attention to varied audiences in elder residences, music education centers and community orchestras, proves him to be a music ambassador par excellence. His activities have been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, the United States Information Service, the Paul Green Foundation, and many other grantors.

An avid computer programmer with many patents, Fred invented the MoyerCam, which gives the audience a view of the pianists hands and keyboard projected onto the underside of the open piano lid. His USolo software enables him to play piano concerts with orchestra accompaniment synchronized to his interpretations. He also performs, accompanied with bass and drums, notefor-note transcriptions of great jazz pianists such as Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner and Ahmad Jamal.

In past seasons WFOM has depended on ticket sales, advertisers, sponsors and donors to sustain itself. This year WFOM has granted last year’s advertisers and sponsors a full additional year’s credit at no additional cost to them.

WFOM would be immensely appreciative if any music lover/supporter would mail a donation to WFOM, PO Box 2056, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

The Meredith Gallery Presents Baskets and Bowls – A Bountiful Harvest

With summer fading and autumn temperatures greeting us each morning, the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is hosting an exhibit titled Baskets and Bowls - A Bountiful Harvest.

This exhibit will feature the work of many of the League’s juried artists.

Basket makers, potters, and wood turners have created a plethora of unique and beautiful baskets and bowls to mark the turn of the seasons from the hot days of summer to those cool mornings when the bounty of the garden is ready to be harvested.

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through the end of the month. The Gallery is open seven days a week.

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Hansel & Gretel Antiques Presenting “Artfully Charming” The public is invited to celebrate the fall and winter seasons at Hansel & Gretel Antiques from September 12 to October 4 with a special showing of handcrafted jewelry by Wolfeboro artist Lynda S. Vogel.

“Artfully Charming” is Vogel’s fourth annual found object/mixed media jewelry show in the Wolfefboro and Tuftonboro area. Although her jewelry is displayed on a regular basis at Hansel & Gretel Antiques, the larger exhibit provides viewers with a unique opportunity to see once-a-year special offerings from Vogel’s Designs East collection. It will also be a chance for the public to meet the artist as well.

Vogel moved to Wolfeboro from Estes Park, Colorado in 2015. Now a full-time resident of New Hampshire, she continues to pursue her ongoing passion for the arts and her love of the great outdoors in the Granite State.

Lifelong travels and her professional career as executive director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, afforded Vogel the opportunity to visit different cultures and ethnicities, which is reflected in her artistry.

Hallowe'en Currently, Vogel creates unique mixed-media assemblage jewelry incorporating found objects, metals, gemstones, vintage treasures and flea market finds. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, those finds where a bit

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harder to get this year. However, this did not discourage her from making new items for this year’s show. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted and the Designs East collection features a variety of work, including Vogel’s Charmed Series.

The 2020 show focuses on the upcoming holiday season with jewelry themes including Halloween, Fall Color and Christmas, as well as the Lakes Region, abstract shapes and/ or ethnic cultures. The assemblage process allows the artist to build threedimensional layers for depth and movement. Drawing inspiration from her “finds”, Vogel’s design direction is

determined by the objects.

“A vintage charm, bead or well-worn piece of jewelry can set the tone for a piece,” Vogel noted, adding, “It is a joy and challenge to repurpose and recycle them into wearable works of art. Each piece has its own story. More intricate designs have an individual theme and title and naming them is quite fun.

Sometimes I name them based on one charm even before I begin. While many earring and necklace designs are oneof-a-kind, others are created in limited production. My jewelry is made to be enjoyed and worn by everyone in a wide price range.”

Since childhood, Vogel has collected and cherished charms, beads and small objects. “Charms can tell stories, bring back memories or make new ones”, states Vogel.

Beads and cabochons range from turquoise, jasper, lapis, sterling silver, pen shell heshi, fresh water pearls, amber and coral to objects from Mexico, Africa, Asia, theCaribbean and the USA, to name just a few.

“Artfully Charming” will be on display through October 4 and admission is free and open to the public. Visitors are also invited to enjoy the shop’s wonderful array of antiques and collectibles for sale by over 50 vendors. Hansel & Gretel Antiques hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday through Saturday, and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

For more information, call 603-5442040, email cottonvalleyantiques@ gmail.com or visit Hansel & Gretel Antiques on Facebook.

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Through Sept. 27, 80th Annual Members Show, Lakes Region Art Association, gallery show, 120 Laconia Rd., Tanger Outlets, Suite 132, Tilton, Thurs.-Sun. 11 am-7 pm, 496-6768.

Through Sept. 30, Grand Finale Art Exhibit, paintings by three area artists: Ashley Bullard, Liz Wilson and Valerie Vermeulen at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 69 Maple St., Center Sandwich, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. noon-5 pm, info: patricialaddcaregagallery.com.

Through Sept. 30, Bowls – A Bountiful Harvest, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, DW Highway, Meredith, info: 279-7920, meredithfinecraft@gmail.com.

AtAt Home Comfort we can makemake your dream home ahome reality. a reality. Through Oct. 5, A Course in Tai Chi with Bill Halacy, 5:30-6:30 pm on Home Comfort we help can help your dream Mondays, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, 783-9511.

Through Oct. 8, Salomon Falls Trail Running/Walking Series, run/walk for all ages and abilities, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, info: 466-2333, www.greatglentrails.com.

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Scholarship Foundation at 527-3533 for info. And to register to make a figure.

Sept. 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6, Basics of Building Realism in Acrylics, 6 wk. acrylic painting course, taught by Acacia Rogers, 11 am-2 pm, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, 120 Laconia Road (Tanger Outlets), Suite 132, Tilton NH, info/ register: AcaciaRogersArt@gmail.com.

Sept. 14, Cruise Night, 5 pm, Hill General Store, 24 Commerce St., Hill village, stop by to see great classic cars, info: 934-2224.

Sept. 14 & 15, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 15, Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, free, preregistration is required: 476-5900.

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Sept. 15, Moving Through Grief, 1:30-3 pm, support group, Lakes Region VNA, 186 Waukewan St., Meredith, meets 3rd Tues. of each month, 279-6611.

Sept. 15, Tues. Night Open Mike, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

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Sept. 16, Creative Writing: Inside There Are Secrets & Surprises, 1-3 pm, unearth your inner memories, stories and insights using prompts from nature, poetry, art and music in this outdoor creative writing workshop, no writing experience necessary. $15 per person, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, tickets: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 16, Digging into Native History, 7 pm, presented by Robert Goodby, Freedom Historical Society, program presented via Zoom, info: www. freedomhistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 16, Fall Polliwogs: Harvest Time, 10:30 am-noon, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Mansion tours Outdoor Café Programs Gift Shop Hiking trails Waterfalls & vistas

Sept. 17, Castle After Hours Tours, 5:30-8:30 pm, enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the home at a time when the state goes quiet, the sun takes its rest, and the stars fill the sky. Admission includes complimentary crudités and one drink ticket. $25 adults, $10 ages 5-17, free age 4 & under, tickets: Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 17, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Open daily through October 25 Sep 17, Oct 1 & 15 Castle After Hours Tours $25 Adults, $10 Ages 5-17 Generously sonsored by Fireside Inn & Suites. Includes drink ticket & crudités.

Sep 21 Stargazing with the NH Astronomical Society FREE Sep 23 Wellness Wednesday: Yoga on the Castle Lawn $15

Sept. 19, Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, free, preregistration is required: 476-5900.

castleintheclouds.org 603-476-5900 Reduced admission of $13 per person for up to 4 guests!

Sept. 19, Harvest Festival, call for updates/info, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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Sept. 19, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra Concert, 4 pm, free, outdoor performance at Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, rain date: 9/26 at 4 pm, info: lrso.org.

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Sept. 17, Reader’s Choice Book Group, 10 am-noon, meets in Tuftonboro Free Library parking lot at 221 Middle Rd., Center Tuftonboro, or join via Zoom, discussion of the book The Henna Artist, info: Vicki.zim@gmail.com, Sept. 19, 106th Annual Gathering and Virtual Meeting of NH Audubon, education, exploration and inspiration with keynote speaker John Elder, also virtual silent auction, NH Audubon Society, info: www.nhaudubon.org.

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Sept. 19, Market Day at the Barn, 8:30 am-noon, antiques, housewares, raffles, pickles, jams, vintage and costume jewelry, and more, Tuftonboro Historical Society, 449 Gov. Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village, 520-0395.

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Sept. 19, NH Appreciation Day at NH Boat Museum, free museum admission for all NH residents, present NH driver’s license for free entrance, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Sept. 19, Painting Depth and Distance, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Runnells Hall, Runnells Hall Rd., Chocorua, learn to paint depth with instructor Ed Wintner, info/register: ArtWorks Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.wordpress. com.

Sept. 19, Platform Tennis Grand Opening, 6:15-9 pm, Owl’s Nest Resort and Golf Club, Thornton, info: 726-3076.

Sept. 20, Suzuki Strings, 4-5 pm, 25 violinists from all over NH, concert held outdoors on the lawn, masks required, social distancing, free but $10 donation appreciated, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers. org, 783-9511.

Sept. 21, Cruise Night, 5 pm, Hill General Store, 24 Commerce St., Hill village, stop by to see great classic cars, info: 934-2224.

Sept. 21, Stargazing with the NH Astronomical Society, 8 pm, bring family and friends to learn about the wonders of the night sky in a talk at the Carriage House, then make your way to the field by Shannon Pond to get a chance to use a telescope to view the stars, constellations, planets, and more. Free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 22, Tues. Night Open Mike, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

Sept. 23, Fall Polliwogs: Barn Songs and Games, 10:30 am-noon, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Sept. 23, Free Line Dance Lessons, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

ONGOING Art To Cartoon Exhibit, by Katie Dawson, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, on display in Mill lobby on Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm, 524-8813.

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, 323-8041, www.

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Belknap Mill, museum open Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, info: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bristol Farmers Market & Crafts, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Millstream Park, Lake St., Bristol, follow distancing guidelines.

Bristol Historical Society, open on Saturdays from 9-11 am until end of Sept., 7442751, email: lucillekeegan1@gmail.com.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays from 4-6:30 pm, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Castle in the Clouds Basement Tours, 11 am, noon, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm daily, highlights of the Castle’s unique state-of-the-art 1914 construction, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Discover Squam Cruise, 11 am and 1 pm daily, learn Squam Lake history, hear the call of loons and more, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Franklin Farmers Market, Tuesdays from 3-6 pm, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, find the market on Facebook.

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: 2847532.

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.

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BASKETS AND BOWLS ...

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

A Bountiful Harvest A collection of work by various artists.

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.

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Libby Museum of Natural History, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www.thelibbymuseum.org, fascinating exhibits of natural history and more.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Nature center with walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines, wear face masks.

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

NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, this year’s exhibit: “Locally Produced” with focus on boats and motors made in NH over the years, visit www. nhbm.org, call ahead: 569-4554. Popular Boat House Tour will be virtual this year, narrated by screenwriter Ernest Thompson; date TBA. www.nhbm.org.

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

Outdoor Guided Tours, Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm, no registration required, meet at Horse Barn Patio, free, donation suggested and appreciated, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, 783-9511.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, open Mon-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm, Maple St., Sandwich, 284-7728, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com.

Polar Caves, 705 Rumney Rd. Rt. 25, Rumney, call for hours of operation: 5361888.

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

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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 Historical Society, summer exhibit: Our Women of Sandwich, posters/ exhibit outdoors around Sandwich village, info: www.sandwichhistorical.org.

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

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, live animal exhibit trail is open, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, visit www. nhnature.org for all details, Holderness, 968-7194.

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

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

Vietnam: The Real War - Photographs from the Associated Press, July 1-Sept.

27, exhibit at the Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Wakefield Marketplace, Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm, Rt. 16 & 153, Wakefield, produce, handmade goods and more, social distancing, masks provided for shoppers, market runs until Columbus Day weekend, 918-1021, www.wakefieldmarketplace.org.

Water is Water, StoryWalk, follow a storybook about nature along the trail, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, 744-8689.

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

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

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Lakes Region Chamber Presents Catch the Glow Despite having to cancel the 2020 NH Pumpkin Festival in downtown Laconia, there will be other autumn activities offered in the area this fall.

The Pumpkin Festival’s coordinating organization, the Lakes Region Chamber, has a new initiative, “Come Catch the Glow! Discover Autumn in the Lakes Region.” The event will take place throughout the month of October.

“Without the Pumpkin Festival and knowing businesses are experiencing the most challenging economic times, the Chamber realized the need to create an initiative that supports local businesses on a road to recovery,” shared Karmen Gifford, president of the Lakes Region Chamber. “We are moving from a summer of sunshine and outdoor social distancing, visitors and staycationers into cooler weather and what we call our shoulder months before winter activities start. It’s the Chamber’s mission to create opportunities that help drive economic growth, and promote a more engaged community that supports a thriving economy for businesses in the Lakes Region.”

“Come Catch the Glow! Discover Autumn in the Lakes Region” will take

place the entire month of October with a new website ComeCatchTheGlow. com featuring an interactive map to direct consumers across 24 towns and cities in the Lakes Region. The goal is to encourage consumers to visit local businesses while creating fun experiences, discovering or rediscovering and exploring safely without encouraging large gatherings.

The Lakes Region glows with the colorful foliage, activities that only happen this time of the year offering bountiful fall flavors with fresh apples, pumpkins and perhaps a slice of butternut squash lasagna.

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‘Cue The Grill Get Healthy with Vegetarian Grilling

By Chef Kelly Ross I am revisiting a topic I talked about in the spring, although this time using new recipes, and that is grilling vegetarian style. Regardless of whether you are a strict vegetarian or a carnivore who loves great vegetarian choices, there should be some great options for you.

For starters, I find the first recipe to be the most fun of this batch. Although it may sound like a Mexican treat, it really is not. Granted, these are Tostadas, and yes, they also contain salsa, but I think you will find this more of a trendy appetizer that is kind of homeless and really isn’t sure where it is from. Portobello mushrooms are the centerpiece for this one and it has some great accoutrements that make this amazingly spectacular as an appetizer/finger food. This recipe is for four tostadas, although it is pretty easy to multiply.

Grilled Vegetable Tostadas 3 tbsp olive oil 4 Portobello mushrooms, about a pound 2 medium zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise 1 ½ bunches of scallions Sea salt & fresh grind black pepper 4 flour tortillas, 10 in. in diameter 3 cups salsa, homemade or store bought 4 oz feta cheese 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges Heat the grill to high, brush and oil the grates, and heat to a medium high. Put the mushrooms, zucchini and scallions on a small sheet pan, all grouped together. Drizzle all the veggies with oil, salt and pepper. The zucchini will need about 8 minutes, the mushrooms about 6 minutes, and the scallions about two minutes, so grill accordingly. To get them off the grill at the same time, start with the zucchini on the far left, after 2 minutes pop on the mushrooms, and after another 4

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Pull them all off, put them back on that same pan, and set aside for a second.

Brush the tortillas with olive oil on one side, put on the grill oiled side down, oil the top side, and grill both sides until crispy and somewhat charred.

Place a tortilla on each of 4 separate plates, slice the mushrooms into ½-in. pieces and put on top, cut the zucchini into ½-in. slices lengthwise and put on top of the mushrooms, and with kitchen shears, cut the scallions over the zucchini. Top with feta, then salsa, squeeze with a wedge of lime, fold by hand and dig right in. These are outstanding; add/adjust the flavor by substituting whatever your favorite veggies might be. The options are endless.

Let’s move on to a classic dinner option in the vegetarian and Italian world, and that is Eggplant Parmesan.

I will admit it took me a while to acquire a taste for eggplant. What it took for me to acquire that taste was simple: I had to grill it. (More than the flavor, it was always the consistency of fried eggplant that turned me off.) I found that slicing it thicker than usual and grilling it with herbed oil and not overcooking it, made it something I actually enjoyed. Just as most of us like pasta cooked el dente, I use the same mentality with eggplant. Mushy and overcooked should NEVER be an option. This recipe is also for 4 of you and goes together very quickly.

The List 4 medium tomatoes, cut in half 2 shallots, cut in half lengthwise ¼ cup olive oil plus more for drizzling Sea salt & freshly ground pepper 2 large eggplants, about 2 lbs, cut lengthwise in 1-in. width slabs 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced into ¼-in. round slices ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced 1 loaf of tasty hard bread, as in ciabatta Turn the grill on to medium high.

Clean, brush and oil the grill. Brush oil on the cut side of the tomatoes, as well as the cut side of the shallots.

Grill them, cut side down, until they start to char in multiple spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and cook until they are softened all over, maybe another 2-3 minutes. Transfer them to a pan with walls to collect juices if the veggies start to drain. Once cooled enough to touch, transfer to a cutting board, roughly chop the tomatoes and shallots, transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices using 3 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill them 4-5 minutes per side, until somewhat charred and “almost” tender.

Remember, overcooking is not an option, plus they are going back on the grill. Set them aside on a plate. Lightly drizzle about half the tomato mixture over the eggplant slices, top with the sliced mozzarella and gently pop slices back on the grill, close the lid for about 2 minutes and melt the cheese. Once off, drizzle with the rest of the sauce, • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 19

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We all know how tough it can be to get some kids to eat their vegetables. There is no doubt we often have to be creative to make it happen, and this recipe has given me success getting them to do so. This recipe also is a huge winner with the adult crowd. All in all, most of your crowd will be thanking you and asking for your recipe; ultimately, it doesn’t get any better than that. Like the last recipe, this has an Italian theme to it, which is always a win as well.

This is definitely a side dish, or a great appetizer, and will give you 8 pieces of yumminess, or 16 if you want to cut them in half.

Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats 4 medium to large zucchinis 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ cup Parmesan cheese, about 6 oz, divided ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped This works on the grill or in the oven, so depending on the time of year and the weather, plan accordingly.

If in the oven, do so in a 400-degree oven. Other than that, I’m going with the grill. Cut the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out most of the pulp and seeds, leaving about a ¼-in. shell. I use a small spoon to do this. Reserve the pulp for later, although chop it well. In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini pulp, garlic, tomato, mushrooms, dried basil and oregano, red pepper flakes, olive oil and 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly, and divide equally among the 8 halved zucchini shells. If cooking in the oven, put the boats in a baking dish large enough

to fit them all, spraying the dish well with pan release prior. If doing on the grill, you can cook in a baking dish or pizza pan directly on the grill on a medium high heat, or, gently lay the stuffed zucchinis side by side on the grill on a medium heat, close the lid, and cook for about 7-10 minutes and then check them. In the oven, it will take 25-30 minutes. On the grill, plan on close to the same. About 5 minutes before they are done, sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese over them and let cook for another 5 minutes. Top with the fresh basil and have fun eating these boats of goodness. If you want more than eight pieces, using a serrated knife, cut them in half, turning them into shorter pieces as opposed to long versions.

One of those things I absolutely love to grill is fresh fruit. Those who have never done it just don’t get it, which is so much their loss, because the grill truly accentuates the wonderful flavor of the fruit. This recipe is for an outstanding salad with grilled peaches and other scrumptious ingredients. I’m one of those take ’em or leave ’em salad kind of guys, but I’m all over this one, even though there is no grilled meat on top of the salad. This recipe will give you 8 side salads or 3-4 dinner sized salads.

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Scatter the onions over the arugula, top with the sliced grilled peaches, peel and slice the avocados into wedges and place them in an organized fashion over the top, sprinkle with the almonds and cheese and lightly drizzle some dressing over the top. Let everyone drizzle more dressing over their salads

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Lastly, in an incredibly quick and delicious side dish, how about a simple grilled butternut squash and onion option? Peel and seed the butternut squash, slice in thick slices, about an inch thick lengthwise, similar to the eggplant earlier, and slice some large sweet onions to the same thickness.

Brush all with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and grill the squash and onions on both sides until softened. The squash will cut similar to a steak, which is great. I top the squash with onions so as to eat them together.

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The Museum of the White Mountains: A Regional Treasure During COVID-19

By Mark Okrant Long before the Museum of the White Mountains (MWM) first opened its doors to the public during February of 2013, it was already serving its stated purpose: “To enrich the life and scholarship of the Plymouth State University (PSU) community, researchers, and the broader public.”

For seven years, university personnel, community members, Appalachian Mountain Club hikers, and other area visitors streamed into the building to view works of art, to listen to music and lectures, and to be otherwise immersed in the history and culture of the White Mountains region. The MWM has no permanent exhibits. Rather, visitors have an opportunity to view archival and digital learning resources in the form of individual and collaborative works by PSU faculty and students, as well as contributions by local residents and others who share a passion for the region.

Before 2020, more than ten 10,000 people had been visiting the museum each year, to take advantage of such exhibitions as The Grand Hotels in the White Mountains, Summer Camps, The Center of the White Mountain, One Hundred Years on Mount Washington, and the Annual PSU Juried Art Exhibition. Then, in March of this year, with the onslaught of COVID-19, the doors to the museum were closed.

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Throughout the prior seven years, the director and her staff recognized what sets the MWM apart from other excellent museums within the region is its ability to provide a learning space where ideas are presented and various perspectives shared. It was this same educational milieu that they were determined to sustain. The team immediately set about planning to deliver the museum’s message on their website (www.plymouth.edu/mwm/ athome), as well as utilizing weekly emails, and social media (focusing on Facebook and Instagram).

Their first act was to present an activity that is widely esteemed by the university and local community—the opening reception for senior students in the university’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program. Utilizing Zoom, this celebration of the final student exhibit of the school year was a tremendous success, attracting 175 people virtually.

It was Enman’s task to continue this initial achievement by developing a social media plan for each week while the museum’s doors remain locked.

The resulting additions to the website have been well received. By visiting MWM@Home, one will find educational and fun activities and resources for children and teachers

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During the time the museum remains closed, Plymouth State students will continue to work with staff to develop exhibits related to the university’s mission. As Cutting emphasized, “This is foremost a teaching museum.”

The museum also intends to have three exhibitions this fall, as has been its tradition. This year, the exhibitions will be installed at two locations—the museum and in the Silver Cultural Arts Center. These installations will be presented on the museum website concurrently. This is a break with tradition, as the appearance of exhibitions on the website usually follows the removal of materials from the walls of MWM. Asked what she hopes to accomplish by putting so much effort into the website during this extended downtime, Cutting identified several goals: • In the short term, to encourage campus members, local patrons, and others to continue visiting the museum’s website • To inspire continued support for the museum • To motivate people to remember the museum and return once the pandemic passes.

Apparently, Cutting has not stopped thinking about the future. She is already planning a target date for what she hopes will mark the reopening of the museum.

At that time, visitors will be treated to an exhibit entitled, “Wayfinding: Maps of the White Mountains.

The Museum of the White Mountains is situated at 34 Highland Street in Plymouth, on the campus of Plymouth State University. Visit Plymouth.edu, email Director Cutting at ccutting@ plymouth.edu.

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Among the latter topics are summer camps, women in the White Mountains, and regional geology.

A range of activities, updated weekly, is designed to be “easy to explore at home with minimal materials, while not necessitating an actual visit to the MWM,” according to Cutting. Current activities are Magnified: Ordinary Objects in Your House; and a variety of art projects including exploring color in a sunset, local food art, and starry White Mountain night. Natural science activities include rocky companions and making a nature journal; also there are critical thinking experiences and educational resources/lesson plans.

Another innovative way the team has used the website is by offering Museum’s Fridge. Most young people have their first exposure to exhibitions during childhood. That initial gallery may well have been the refrigerator door at home. Family members proudly displayed artwork, projects, poems, and other creations by attaching them to the refrigerator door with tape or magnets. Reflecting on those pleasant times, the MWM is celebrating Fridge Worthy projects by opening a virtual refrigerator door to everyone, regardless of age or skill level.

Each week, the staff lists a new theme, for example, favorite pet. As weekly contributions accumulate, a visit to Museum’s Fridge page will immerse one into examples of paintings, drawings, photographs, and an occasional poem. There is also a series of curated rainy day drawing challenges.

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Yester year

A Fascinating Town by the Lake: Old Alton

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Alton and Alton Bay have seen many changes over the years. First settled around 1770, early homesteaders came to the wilderness that would become Alton, and were soon followed by others who found the area highly desirable. Many early homesteaders were friends of New Hampshire’s Governor John Wentworth, a leader who readily gave tracts of land to those who performed services or did favors.

As the years passed, the population of Alton grew. The railroads eventually cut through the area, bringing the outside world to the farmers and small businesses.

In the 1840s, residents of Dover, Farmington, and Alton, concerned over the lack of progress to bring the train to their area, organized under the leadership of Joseph Mooney. A natural leader, Mooney’s guidance was helpful in financing and constructing a railroad route from Dover to Alton.

One of the wealthiest and most respected Alton citizens of the time, Mooney’s businesses included a mill, a tannery, and an aqueduct for the town, and various In January of 1842, horticultural endeavors. He lived in a large house in Alton village, which served as a meeting spot for those planning a Dover to Alton line. Later, as construction of the Farmington/ Alton railroad section began, his home for a time served as the railroad office.

In January of 1842, Mooney went to Alton Bay to get bonds for the railroad construction, and in July of 1847, his group formed the Cocheco Railroad Company to begin the line to Alton.

With phase one completed, the Cochecho began grading and bridging the Farmington section at a brisk pace.

In September 1849, that section was finished and by 1851, the Cochecho completed their project, with rail service finally reaching Alton. During the first 15 or so years of rail travel to Alton, four different locomotives ran on the Cochecho line: the Farmington, the Alton Bay, the Union, and the Rochester. When it was scrapped in 1880, the “Alton Bay” train had traveled about 600,000 miles, or 10,000 round-trips between Alton Bay and Dover, averaging around 335 trips

a year for 30 years. This gives some idea of how important this line was to Alton residents and businesses.

The arrival of railroad transport meant a new way of life for Alton citizens. The area changed from a sleepy village to a bustling center of commerce. Farmers found their dairy products had an expanded market via the rail, and locals who wanted to transport heavier goods such as timber, granite and gravel found the line helpful as well.

By the 1860s, more businesses sprang up in Alton. Likely due to the railroads, vacationers and other travelers passed through Alton or arrived for a stay at an area hotel or cottage or to board with a local family. Stores offering candy, groceries and other items opened as well.

According to “The History of Alton” on the town of Alton website (www. alton.nh.gov) revised in 2012 by Patricia A. Rockwood, “Entrepreneurs and businesses flourished. Boarding houses and farms were prevalent.

At the beginning of the 20th century, twenty-five one-room school houses existed throughout Alton.”

Like many other New Hampshire towns, Alton once was home to factories and industries, which brought jobs and prosperity to the little town, helped by the advent of the railroad.

The town’s first switchboard began not long after and by the 1920s, electricity brought that modern

convenience to town, with electric power supplied by the White Mountain Power Company.

The Powder Mills were a wellknown industry in the area (actually located in nearby New Durham). In the 1800s, gunpowder was a necessity, as most men owned guns. Thus, anyone lucky enough to own a mill producing gunpowder could be assured of a good living.

The New Durham powder mill operation began in the mid 1830s by Nicholas Noyes and Moses Gilman.

The business prospered, and provided employment for a number of locals. It was, however, a fairly hazardous job.

Gunpowder was highly explosive, and working with it required the greatest of caution.

The powder mill experienced catastrophe in September of 1860 when an explosion rocked through the plant. In “The History of Alton, New Hampshire”, Barton McLain Griffin noted that at first only a minor explosion was heard by townspeople.

It was soon followed by a “deafening roar” when 25 tons of powder ignited and exploded.

The death toll was high: every person in the factory was killed or died soon after of injuries resulting from the

accident. Only owner David Gilman survived, although he suffered injuries.

The Alton Shoe Factory was built in the 1880s and was owned by D. Melvin Mooney and George A. Colburn. The business produced a huge number of shoes and offered employment to many. During this time, the building also housed a general store and post office.

Just how vital a role the shoe factory played in the town’s employment was illustrated when the whole community came out to fight a fire that raged through the building on January 13, 1930. High school students were dismissed from classes to help fight the fire; townspeople from far and wide worked furiously to save the business.

Flames spread through the old building, fanned by shoe chemicals and leather.

Despite the efforts of many, the fire destroyed the factory.

The largest mill in Alton area was the Rockwell Clough Company. Originally located in Newark, New Jersey, and then in New York City, the business moved permanently to the Clough Farm in South Alton in the 1800s.

The Rockwell Clough Company made corkscrews, which previously had been produced by hand at a great expense.

It is interesting to note that the Alton company was the only corkscrew manufacturer in the world at that time.

The machinery needed to produce corkscrews by invented by Rockwell Clough, who also invented the common paper clip. When the company needed more space, it was moved to Factory Street in Alton. At one time, the company produced over 30 million corkscrews, being the only manufacturer of the product in the world.

After Rockwell Clough died in 1920, his family ran the business for some time. His widow, Mrs. Clough, stayed on in Alton where she lived until her death.

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3. Pick the right time. Legal hunting times in New Hampshire for most game run from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. Wildlife, and consequently hunters, are most active at dawn and dusk. Midday hikes when light conditions are optimal are best for the fall. You are also much less likely to run into a hunter

during mid-week hikes because most hunting takes place on weekends.

4. Wear hunter orange. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors in New Hampshire should already own a piece of bright “blaze” orange clothing, and fall is the time to wear it. An orange hat, handkerchief, vest, or shirt is a must for this time of year. This will make you more visible to anyone in the woods.

Don’t forget to also put some orange on the family dog.

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Gilford A remarkable home on a sensational lot with sandy beach and an enormous, covered dock for 3 boats.

Picturesque sunsets, added outdoor living space, carriage home, 9 garages. This home was designed and custom built with unmatched detail and quality. This is the Ultimate Lake Home! $9,500,000

Moultonborough

Gilford

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

This Queen Anne Victorian style home has been built with care and precision. The design, the attention to detail, the care with which it has been maintained … coffered ceilings, walls of cherry, raised panels, hardwood flooring … all are simply beautiful! Sandy beach and oversized, canopied docking. $3,895,000

Sanbornton

Gilford

This stunning and landmark farm overlooks private ponds, rolling meadows, woodlands and picturesque lake and mountain views. Renovated to include a Great Room, which was incorporated into its original barn, the home includes 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. This is a magnificent property. $3,895,000

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 cathedral ceilings, fireplace, beautifully appointed kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Finished lower level is perfect for guests. $1,200,000

Susan Bradley & Stacey Atherton Susan Bradley

Stacey Atherton

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

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

9 Old Lake Shore Road, Suite 5, Gilford NH, 03249 • www.SueBradley.com