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Mini Mount
by The Laker
By Thomas P. Caldwell Restoration of the M/V Mini Mount, a one-fi fth-scale version of the M/S Mount Washington, now owned by the New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, has been completed and the vessel is waiting to move into its new home at the museum’s Bay Street property.
The nearly 50-foot vessel that once plied the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, often mistaken for the actual cruise ship when seen at a distance, has been undergoing a restoration since Doug Smith of Laconia purchased it in 2011. Doug and his neighbor, Tim Lacey, have been repainting it and replacing some rot, but said the overall structure has remained in good shape and the engines had been meticulously maintained.
“It was mostly just surface rust,” Doug said, particularly along the 200 feet of railing which had been covered with a metal mesh that wore the paint off.
Doug purchased the vessel from Mount Washington Cruises, owner of the M/S Mount Washington, which had acquired it after it had been taken out of the water, but had never found a use for it.
He said he ran across an ad when it was placed on the market for sale, and, “I made what I thought was a foolish offer — and it was, because they accepted it.”
Although he had no place to store the Mini Mount, Doug said he couldn’t
The perspective in this photo makes the M/V Mini Mount appear larger than the M/S Mount Washington. (Courtesy Photo)
stand by and see it destroyed or allowed to rot. Because of its size, there were limited places to launch and dock the vessel. He donated it to the NH Boat Museum in 2015 while continuing its restoration.
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Tim Lacey, who has spent most of his life in Laconia and “has had a boat since [he] was fi ve,” was surprised to learn that his neighbor had purchased the Mini Mount — and that he had done so without a place to store it.
“Tim adopted it from Day 1,” Doug Smith said.
Having been friends with Dave Ewing of Dave’s Motorboat Shoppe in Gilford, Tim asked whether they would be able to store the vessel at his shop for two years while they worked on its restoration. Today, nearly nine years later, they have fi nally fi nished the restoration, allowing the Mini Mount to move closer to its fi nal destination with the NH Boat Museum. Mike’s Marine Transportation of Gilford came through for them when it was time to transport the Mini Mount from Center Harbor, where it had spent the winter with its “mother ship,” the Mount Washington, to Dave’s Motorboat Shoppe, where Dave provided space outside for them to work on the boat. They had to erect a shelter to protect it from the elements, and found they had several volunteers who offered to help without compensation because of their love of the Mini Mount.
“The best thing about this is the people we’ve met because of their interest in the boat,” Tim said. “People had either seen it on the lake or read about it, and a lot of people feel a connection with it.”
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From the time of the boat’s launch on Lake Winnipesaukee on July 4, 1995, crowds would show up to greet it as it made its way around the lake. They especially loved to see it in the vicinity of the ship that inspired it, when photographers could compare the two vessels or use perspective to make it appear that they were the same size. While the Mini Mount can carry up to nine passengers, its owners used to create the illusion of a full crowd by placing Barbie dolls in miniature seats on the boat. Viewed from a distance, it looked like passengers on the actual Mount Washington.
Origins
It was Jack Miller of Wolfeboro The original launch of the M/V Mini Mount on July 4, 1995, drew a huge crowd to who built the Mini Mount with the Wolfeboro’s waterfront. (Courtesy Photo) assistance of his friend, Ed Aleska. Although they were in their sixties rails and the passenger windows along “It was incredibly complex, with when they undertook the project, it was the length of the ship. 12-volt and 120-volt systems, a deptha labor of love for the two men, as well Having created the model, they set to finder, radios, intercom, and generator,” as their family members. work on the actual boat, which would Doug noted. “They didn’t skimp
“Their inspiration was imagination occupy them for the next seven years. anywhere. There’s a steel driveshaft and resources,” Tim said. “Jack Miller They built a quarter-inch steel hull with that’s 16 feet long.” had a huge boathouse in downtown a half-inch Duraply superstructure. The The boat has two miles of wiring to Wolfeboro, which allowed him to do boat was propelled by two Crusader connect everything, they pointed out. the work there.” 350 V-8 engines, with a third engine Irwin Marine helped with the
Jack and Ed tested the feasibility of serving as a bow thruster to allow it to engineering, launching, and winterizing the project by first building an eightmove sideways. The Mini Mount could “from Day 1,” Tim said. foot model that featured all the details reach a top speed of 15 knots. Tim was particularly impressed with the eventual boat would include, such as the mesh screen that ran along the “It took them seven years to build, working on it every day,” said Tim. the ship’s horn, which was designed by experts to achieve the same pitch as the Mount Washington. Tim has a video COME ON DOWN AND PLAY A ROUND of their test of the horn to make sure it still worked, saying they thought they OR TWO... OR MORE! might have to notify Gilford authorities Pay One Price Play All Day! when they planned to sound it. They said it was not unusual to come across the Mini Mount while at the $10 All Day or $7.50 One Round (18 Holes) • Open Daily 10-9 603-476-5909 lake in the 1990s because Jack loved to show off the boat. He and Ed used to wear uniforms and they had a recording www.paradisefallsminigolf.com describing the Mini Mount as a child 252 Lee Rd., Moultonborough ofThe Mount. (Behind Buckey’s Off Rte. 109) $1 O With is Ad! VISIT US ONLINE!
“Jack was a showman,” Tim recalls. “No one ever had a bad day with the Mini Mount.”
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After Doug purchased the boat, his daughter built a website to promote it and they had Mini Mount sunglasses, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and books. Tim posted information about the restoration on his Facebook page.
“It would have been neat to get it out on cruises, but it was too much,” Doug said.
They did give occasional tours of the boat, most notably with the Granite Region Antique Automobile Club whose members wanted to check it out. New Hampshire Chroniclefeatured it in one of their segments, and local newspapers have printed stories about the unique vessel.
Martha Cummings, executive director of the NH Boat Museum, expressed the directors’ appreciation “for all the work that Tim has done to care for the boat and his enthusiasm for the history over the years, and for Doug for preserving the boat and ultimately donating it to the museum.” She added, “I look forward to what we’ll be doing with it for the future — something everyone can look forward to.”
Martha explained that, while the COVID pandemic has presented a challenge to everyone, the museum board and its capital campaign team have been working on plans for the continuing care and display of the Mini Mount.
To keep track of the Mini Mount and other programs at the NH Boat Museum, see https://www.nhbm. org. Information on restoration of the boat also is available at https://www. facebook.com/mvminimount.
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How to Get Rid of Asian Ladybugs in The House
By Em ma Erler
As the days get shorter and nighttime temperatures drop, many people notice Asian ladybugs aggregating in or on their homes. While ladybugs are usually considered benefi cial in the garden because they eat insect pests like aphids, they can be a nuisance in the fall when they invade buildings. Asian ladybugs are “overwintering” insects that hibernate as adults and spend the winter in protected places such as under tree bark or beneath the siding of buildings. Some insects accidentally make their way indoors and can be found crawling around windows, walls and ceilings. Fortunately, they are not dangerous to people, pets or the structure of the home and do not breed or lay eggs inside of buildings.
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Unlike other introduced insects, Asian ladybugs do provide some benefi ts. Asian ladybugs prey on aphids, mealybugs, scales and other soft-bodied pest insects in fi elds, forests and gardens, similar to their native counterparts in North America. In general, they are considered valuable predators in the landscape.
Asian ladybugs are quite variable in appearance. Their coloration can range from tan to orange to red. Their wing covers are either unmarked or covered with as many as 22 black spots. Most
Getting Rid of Asian Ladybugs
The best way to manage Asian ladybugs is to prevent them from getting inside the home in the fi rst place. Remove air conditioners when they are no longer needed and take care to seal up cracks around windows and doors, particularly on the sunny southern and western sides of the house. Insects that get inside can be swept into a jar and released outdoors or sucked up with a vacuum cleaner (empty the vacuum bag promptly to prevent ladybugs from escaping). When ladybugs are disturbed, they often release an unpleasant odor and produce a yellowish staining fl uid which can damage light colored rugs and upholstery. Staining is less likely to occur when vacuuming as opposed to sweeping them up. On rare occasions, Asian ladybugs may bite if picked up with bare hands. When threatened, they might use their chewing mouthparts to pinch the skin. These bites are not serious—the equivalent to the feeling of a pinprick—and can be avoided by wearing gloves.
Insecticides are not recommended for managing these pests as they work too slowly to control the problem and
provide hibernating habitat for ladybugs in the garden. While these houses might provide shelter for some ladybugs, they will not prevent ladybugs from coming into the home. Several other insect species can invade homes in the fall but, similarly, they do not attack people or threaten homes. If you have Asian ladybugs or any other type of seasonal home-invading insect, do not panic. Once the temperatures go down, so will (Courtesy of UNH Extension, Ask UNH Extension. The UNH Extension staff is knowledgeable about a number of topics, from gardening to food preservation and more. Information is reprinted with permission of UNH Extension. Got questions? The Ask UNH Extension Infoline offers practical help fi nding answers for your home, yard, and garden question. Call toll free at 1-877-398-4769, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2 pm or e-mail answers@unh. edu.)
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The Benefi ts and Fun of Fall Golf
By Mark Okrant
With gorgeous surroundings ranging from lakes, to mountains, to beautiful resorts, to quaint villages, golf in New Hampshire is a pure delight. No matter whether you’re a scratch, bogey, or high handicap player, a terrible round of golf is far better than a good day at work.
For some golfers, the end of summer signals the swan song for their golf season. But for those golfers who continue to play—despite putting away Bermuda shorts, polo shirts, and colorful visors—they will experience something truly special.
Here in central New Hampshire, the onset of cold evening temperatures does something positively magical to the deciduous trees and bushes that line the fairways. From mid-tolate September until mid-October, the monochromatic green that characterizes spring and summer in the Lakes Region is replaced by various
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Crisp autumn air contributes immensely to the pleasure of golf. Seasonal daytime temperatures generally range from 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity readings are substantially lower than they were during the golf season’s zenith.
Many golfers are forced to adjust to summer heat and humidity by touring the course in an electric or gaspowered golf cart. However, with the onset of cooler weather, carts remain parked in favor of three- and fourwheel pushcarts. Consequently, fall golf is a time for taking brisk walks and experiencing casual conversations.
As one golfer explained, fall golf is a time to break out clothing that is reminiscent of the way people dress in the ancient home of the sport— Scotland. No matter what your skill level, when attired in a pair of corduroy pants or plaid trousers, a turtleneck shirt, a cardigan or V-neck pullover sweater, and a fedora or newsboy cap, your appearance disguises even the poorest of golf handicaps. Speaking of golf attire and gear, pro shops tend to offer excellent discounts during the fall season.
Fall is a good time to tee up your golf ball. With brilliant foliage and a relaxed atmosphere at golf courses, fall is a great time to enjoy golf with a group of friends.
On the golf course itself, the period of aeration has passed. Also, during the fall, fairways tend to allow more roll. Consequently, a golfer who has trouble hitting her/his tee shots 150 yards during the summer is now capable of driving the ball 180 or more yards.
Excellent golfers thrive on greens that read 11-12 on the Stimpmeter; this means the ball rolls very fast—too fast for high handicappers. For weekend players, a speed of 8 or 9 is vastly preferred. During the fall months, greens tend to be slower—therefore, more forgiving. The fall season ushers in some rules that are enjoyable to skilled and less talented golfers alike. One of these is “Winter rules.” With the onset of colder weather, grass in the fairways will not grow at the same rate as it did during summer. Consequently, on a number of occasions, a golfer’s shot lands in the fairway but stops on a patch of grass or a bare spot. According to winter rules, the golfer is allowed to move her/his golf ball between six inches and a club length, depending on local rules. The golfer can “lift, clean, and place” the ball when faced with especially challenging conditions. Be advised: a golf ball landing in a similar situation during the summer would need to be played as it lies.
Mother Nature must be factored in while playing golf in the fall, especially
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continued from page 6 when it comes to frost and leaf falls. Most courses do not want golfers to be driving on the fairways or walking on the tees and greens while there is frost activity. Patience is soon rewarded, however, as 30 to 60 minutes of sunshine usually is a ll the time it takes to dissipate light frost. Cold is not always the enemy of golfers. One player reported an interesting story about playing golf in the Lakes Region following a night of very cold temperatures. Standing on an elevated tee next to a pond, he struck his tee shot only to realize it was headed for the middle of the water. His temporary grief turned into elation when the ball bounced once, then a second time on the frozen surface, before landing safely in the fairway on the other side.
Leaves can be an issue associated with fall golf. Here is a challenging scenario: a golf ball, which landed safely in the fairway, rolls beneath a pile of leaves—never to be seen again. In the summer, a lost ball would require that the golfer take a one-stroke penalty, then return to the place where she/he had hit the shot, before doing it again. A number of area courses have instituted a “leaf rule” during fall. In these circumstances, the golfer estimates where her/his ball probably landed, then drops a second ball while being assessed a one-stroke penalty. Where no handicap or money is involved, more charitable partners have been known to forgive the penalty altogether.
Following are fi ve golf courses situated in the Lakes Region: Kingswood Golf Club (569-3569), an 18-hole course located in Wolfeboro, will be open to the public through October 31, then to members only until weather dictates that the course should be closed. Two tournaments—a Fall Classic for members and a Cross Country Tournament for members with guests—will be held, and the club’s Full Belli Pub & Grill will be operational throughout the season. Ridgewood Country Club (476-5930), an 18-hole course in Moultonborough, will remain open until mid-November, weather permitting. Its fall tournaments will be member/member and Ryder Cup events. The club’s Overlook Tavern will remain open throughout the season. Ossipee’s 18-hole Indian Mound Golf Club (539-7733) plans to remain open throughout the fall, unless frost and snow force them to close. The club will provide outdoor dining at its River’s Edge Grille and Tavern. Oak Hill Golf Course (279- 4438), a 9-hole course in Meredith, traditionally remains open through the last Sunday before Thanksgiving. It will host the Pumpkin Open during October. A snack bar, The Driving Range, is on the property. Waukewan Golf Club (279-6661) is an 18-hole course in Center Harbor. It will host The Firecracker Tournament in late September. Its snack bar remains open until mid-October.
Golfers are encouraged to call ahead for tee times at these courses and others, as most facilities in the state have kept this pandemic-induced precaution in place.
The Lakes Region Dining column is offered weekly in The Laker and will spotlight a different restaurant in each issue. Due to COVID19 restrictions, please call ahead for updates and/or for take-out orders and outdoor seating availability.
Morrisseys’ Front Porch
Morrisseys’ Front Porch is a family restaurant located in Wolfeboro, NH. No matter what your taste buds are craving, Morrisseys’ has it on the menu. From fresh lobster, fried seafood, turkey dinners, and so much more, you are sure to have a memorable meal at Morrisseys’.
Stop in for a bowl of award winning (fi rst place) Haddock Stew or chili. If you are in the mood for a taste of Ireland, look no further! Morrisseys’ features classic Irish fare, with such favorites as house brined Corned Beef for tasty Reubens and the Dublin Duo. Or try Beer Battered Fish ’n Chips, homemade Guinness Beef Stew and Irish Bangers and Mash with Caraway Soda Muffi ns. You will think you are eating a great meal in good old Ireland! Start with breakfast at Morrisseys’ on Saturdays and Sundays, with everything from homemade blueberry muffi ns to an Irish Fry Up, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, Woodsman Scramble or French Toast, to name but a few breakfast delights.
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Morrisseys’ also offers catering for special events.
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The Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is planning a new fall event this year with the First Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest. The event is similar to the pumpkin people events held in other communities in NH.
The fi gures must include at least one pumpkin with the added twist that the judges will be looking to ma ke sure the fi gures include some recycled materials along with other creative parts. Entrants are asked to use their imagination and come up with something unique and creative. This could be something that fi ts their business or hobby, for example. Pumpkin fi gures might be exercising, if a business such as a gym enters the contest; or a group might choose to create a character or perhaps a set of characters from their favorite movie. The creations could even be as simple as a scarecrow with a pumpkin head or a snowman made of pumpkins.
Anyone interested in registering for the contest should do so by October 1. Interested parties should go to the Lakes Region Scholarship website www.lrscholarship.org and click on Pumpkin Figure Contest or check the Foundation’s Facebook page. There will be a number of categories to enter: individual, small group, family, school, organization or business.
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Once the creation is complete, entrants are asked to send a picture of their pumpkin fi gure to the Foundation offi ce by October 5, either by mail to LRSF, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247 or via email to scholarship@ lrscholarship.org. There will be prizes, donated by area businesses and local individuals.
The scholarship foundation plans to have a number of judging categories which may include such things as: Best Overall, Cutest, Scariest, Best by a Child or Children, Most Unique, Best Business, Best Non-Profi t, Best Family or Group. Members of the LRSF Board and/or possible guest judges, will be reviewing the entry photos. Following the fi rst round of judging, on-site visits will be arranged for those who qualify for the fi nal round. Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 10 on the Foundation’s Facebook page.
LRSF board president, Lori Fasshauer, said, “Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is excited to introduce the new fall event this year, and we hope to see many fi gures displayed throughout the community.”
Fasshauer further commented, “We wanted to host an event that involved the Foundation and the community. We thought this would be an activity to share with others, while they could stay safer at home. There will be some small entry fees to go with the registration, which will go to our Friend of the Foundation Operating Fund. If this event is successful, we are hoping to hold it again next year.”
LRSF Executive Director, Karen Switzer added, “We plan to have a map of the locations of all the entries published on our Facebook page and our website. We will be judging the weekend of October 10 to join in the community-wide Come Catch the Glow celebration taking place throughout the month of October. It should be fun to see pumpkin people throughout the area!” She added she hopes this event will allow residents of the area to make great memories and start a new tradition.
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