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A Love of Watercolor The Paintings of Cate Poole

Story and Photos by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Cate Poole loves watercolor. She loves the versatility, the challenge, the beautiful colors, and how the paint can flow effortlessly over the surface of paper.

As a prolific artist who exhibits and sells her work both locally and beyond, Cate is full of energy and has a clear focus to create. “I work with watercolor,” she says from her studio next to her Wolfeboro home. Cate appreciates how easily this type of medium can be packed up and taken to other locations where she might travel.

Cate speaks glowingly of watercolor painting although she has also worked in acrylic and oil paints. “Oils are great, but they can be messy,” she explains. No matter her reason for choosing to work with watercolor, Cate’s paintings are extremely popular with the public.

The studio where Cate works yearround is unusual, to say the least, but it is full of light, and warmth and it is a great place to paint. Next door to her home, the studio is a well-insulated yurt, sitting tucked among the trees, exuding quiet and a haven-like atmosphere.

“The yurt is actually a solid-wall cabin that came in a kit,” Cate explains. “We had to find a spot on our property where it would fit. We added the flooring, electricity, and a heating and cooling system to make it useable year-round. It is a nice, quiet place, where I can focus.”

Cate has a painting area in the studio, where even on a gray, rainy day illumination spills through a skylight, bathing the room in natural light. In one spot in the circular room, she paints a current watercolor-in-progress of a loon on the lake. In its first stages, Cate is working on the background trees and their reflection in the lake. The loon is in the foreground and Cate is just beginning to work on the details of the loon’s intricate feathers. She says it will require really studying the feather patterns, but one can hear the excitement and concentration in her voice as she runs a large brush over the tree area. Even at the start of the painting, the beauty of the tree’s water reflection emerges, and Cate knows things will come to-

gether as she works on the watercolor painting. She is in her studio often but says “I go through periods of painting a lot and then other times, it is more sporadic.”

However “sporadic” the process of painting, Cate creates wonderful, finished work that is immensely popular among her clients. Her choices of subject matter are often lake focused.

“It is all about landscapes for me,” she adds. “I work mostly from photos, and I like to create paintings that the viewer can identify easily. They can ask themselves ‘where is this scene?’ and know where it is immediately.”

Those scenes range from a canoe by the water, to mountains in the distance with the lake in the foreground and scenic views of the water, trees, and other parts of a Lakes Region landscape. Cate has a good sense about what scenes are popular with viewers and says, “As the years have gone by, I learn what people like and what they buy. I paint for the joy of painting, but also with the customer in mind.”

Many art lovers are also lovers of the Lakes Region and want a painting or print of an area scene to hang in their cottage or home. If they live out of state, a Cate Poole painting is a way to take a piece of the Lakes Region home with them.

“People like certain things,” Cate

continues, “such as loons, coves, and Mt. Major, to name but a few places,” she says. She explains she aspires for the familiar so clients can “feel the lake.”

Cate shares her knowledge of watercolor paintings and techniques with others in workshops she teaches. After a class, students leave with more knowledge of how to work in the seemingly difficult and challenging medium of watercolor. Cate says that even the most reticent and doubtful students realize they can indeed paint successfully when they learn a few methods to handle watercolor. She loves to open their eyes to the possibilities, and everyone enjoys their personal effort, which is always unique to their particular vision.

Like many artists, Cate has been creating since she was a child, and could

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Watercolor artist, Cate Poole, working on a watercolor painting in her studio.

hold a crayon. “My parents kept me supplied with paper for my projects,” she recalls. Creating art has always been a passion for Cate, and she attended a fine arts college and then Emerson College for film. “I switched to film, but throughout my life, I dabbled in watercolor painting. I tried other mediums, but I always came back to watercolors. When I returned to Wolfeboro (Cate had attended Camp Kehonka in the area as a child and had a family home in Melvin Village), I began painting seriously and took several watercolor workshops with notable landscape artists such as Marjorie Glick, David Smith, and Byron Carr.”

Cate also discovered the watercolors of local artist, Peter Ferber. “I am enthralled with his work. I really admire him,” she says. She adds she is especially drawn to Ferber’s watercolors of nostalgic lake scenes that make the viewer feel they are really there, sitting on the porch of a beloved family cottage or on the lake in a vintage wooden boat.

After 11 years of living in Wolfeboro and working hard as an artist, Cate has

gained a loyal following. Her original paintings and prints are for sale at The Art Place in downtown Wolfeboro, The Galleries at 30 Main in Meredith, Harmony Coffee House in Wolfeboro, The Gilford Country Store and the Edge Tie Dye in Center Harbor.

Along with her watercolors of Lakes Region scenes, Cate has been creating commissioned work for clients. “My commission work is certainly growing,” she explains. “I have been asked to paint a view from a client’s house and sometimes the actual house.” The house portraits are thoughtful ways to remember a family home.

When asked of her future plans, Cate considers and then replies, “I want to keep doing watercolors. It’s an endless learning experience. I will keep on as long as I am physically able to do so. My goal is to get better and better at watercolor.”

With popular paintings that glow with color, Cate Poole is definitely on her way.

To learn more about Cate’s upcoming watercolor workshops at Makers Mill in Wolfeboro, visit www.makersmill.org or call 603-569-1500. Visit www.catepoole.com to see examples of Cate’s work and how to purchase pieces.

Day Trip to the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro

Are you looking for an educational and enjoyable day trip this summer?

Look no further than the Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro, NH. Located in the heart of the Lakes Region, the Wright Museum is a mustsee destination for anyone interested in the history of World War II.

The museum features exhibits and displays that provide a comprehensive look at the causes, events, and effects of the war. You’ll learn about the role of the United States and its allies in the conflict, the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the war, and the lasting impact that the war had on the world. From tanks and planes to personal artifacts and photos, the Wright Museum has something for everyone.

In addition to its impressive collection of WWII artifacts, the Wright Museum also hosts events and activities throughout the year. From lectures and book

signings to film screenings and special exhibits, there’s always something new and exciting happening at the museum.

The Wright Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from Noon to 4 pm, from May1 to October 31. Admission is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors and military, and $8 for students, free for children 4 and under. Visit their website at www. wrightmuseum.org to learn about group rates and school group rates.

Whether you’re a history buff or simply looking for a fun day trip with family and friends, the Wright Museum of WWII is the perfect destination. Plan your visit today and experience the history and legacy of the greatest conflict in human history.

For more information about the Wright Museum of WWII, visit www.wrightmuseum.org or call (603) 569-1212

Watercolor painting of a loon on the lake; loon paintings are particularly popular with Cate’s customers.

M/S Mount Washington Starts 151st Season

The M/S Mount Washington is ready to start her 151st season this spring cruising on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee with a host of innovative new services and cruises to appeal to a new generation of guests. The season kicks off with the Mother’s Day Cruise and goes into late October

“Times have changed and so is the Mount,” says Jared Maraio, Mount Washington Cruises General Manager. “As our company has done for the last century and a half, we are evolving to meet the needs of today’s customers and setting new standards for tourism and hospitality on Lake Winnipesaukee.”

Today’s travelers are more interested in a lake cruise that offers a blend of adventure, socializing, sustainability, and unique experiences that allow them to connect with the local culture and environment.

The big news was the acquisition of the Winnipesaukee Belle, formerly operated by the Wolfeboro Inn. The vessel will undergo a major refurbishment and will relaunch in time for its 40th Anniversary. The Belle will join the Winnipesaukee Spirit, Doris and US Mail Boat Sophie in the fleet.

New services in 2023:

To offer maximum flexibility over cruise reservations, the company has launched a new online customer portal. Customers can simply click the link in their email confirmation to modify their cruise reservation. Common tasks include adding tickets, changing seats, or moving their cruise to another date. The self-service portal is also open 24/7, so guests can modify a cruise whenever it is convenient for them.

Select-a-Seat is a new class of ticket to let customers choose their table when they book tickets online. In addition to the seats of their choice, Select-a-Seat customers will also receive Early Boarding, so they’ll experience fewer lines once on board. Select-aSeat is available on all dinner cruises, most special events,

For Daytime Cruises, the new Priority Boarding service now lets customers proceed directly to the boarding ramp, for the first choice of seats once on board. Book early — a limited number of spots are available on each cruise.

For the ease of passengers arriving for a cruise, Pre-Purchased Parking is now available for the ports of Weirs Beach and Wolfeboro. When booking tickets, customers can add parking to their reservation and then check into their reserved spot upon arrival.

Every year, thousands of guests board the 10:00 AM cruise from Weirs Beach and then get off the ship for an adventure in Wolfeboro. This year, it is even easier to explore the town. When booking cruise tickets, save 40% when booking a trolley pass. When the ship

arrives in Wolfeboro, Molly the Trolley will offer access to local museums and attractions that are just beyond walking distance. And the trolley will have guests back in time for the return trip to Weirs Beach.

New and returning events:

The 2023 season will kick off with the annual Mother’s Day Brunch, and signature events on the Mount Washington include the Independence Day Dinner Cruise and the Halloween Masquerade Ball.

The company’s annual Salute to Service dinner cruise takes place on Saturday evening of Memorial Day Weekend, featuring a $20 discount for active or retired military, as well as first responders.

A very special new Christmas in July dinner cruise will benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. Featuring entertainment by DJ Nazzy, beer and wine tastings, live broadcasts by LakesFM 101.5 and 104.9 The Hawk, appearances by Santa and the Grinch, and more.

Everyone has such fun on the Mount’s 150th Anniversary Party, that

the plan is to throw her a birthday party every year. This new dinner cruise will take place on the Mount’s launch date of August 12, and will feature dinner, entertainment, and some birthday surprises.

The new Haunted Winnipesaukee cruise on the Winnipesaukee Spirit will feature sweet desserts and not-sosweet tales of cursed lands, mysterious fires, haunted hotels, and unsolved disappearances.

Also on the Winnipesaukee Spirit, Perfect Pairings will offer themed multi-course tasting dinners, which will pair each course with an alcoholic beverage. Events include Tour of European Wines, Tiki Adventure, Bourbon Voyage, and White Mountain Libations.

The M/S Mount Washington is a historic cruise ship that has been navigating the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire since the late 19th century. The ship was first launched in 1872, and it has been providing scenic tours of the lake ever since, making it one of the oldest and most beloved tourist attractions in the region.

Over the years, the M/S Mount Washington has undergone several renovations and upgrades, but its classic charm and appeal have remained intact. Today, visitors can board the ship and enjoy a variety of cruises, including sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, and private charters. The ship also hosts special events throughout the year, such as fireworks cruises, music cruises, and holiday-themed cruises.

Book and learn more at https://cruisenh.com

Music at The Barnstormers Theatre in June

Tamworth, NH – The Barnstormers Theatre is pleased to announce two events during the month of June, prior to the official season opening with the hilarious production of Nunsense on June 29.

As part of the Pride celebration in the Mount Washington Valley, the New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing at The Barnstormers Theatre on Saturday, June 10th at 7 PM.

Now in its 25th year, the New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus is a popular, talented, not-for-profit musical group that has delivered high-quality entertainment and musical joy to tens of thousands of people throughout New Hampshire.

This event is sponsored by Nativity Lutheran in North Conway and Groleau Financial Group at Thrivent Financial.

On June 22nd, The Snowy Mountain

Sisters will present An Evening Celebrating the Great Women of Folk & Country. The Snowy Mountain Sisters is a NYC-based, all-female bluegrass and country band. They are true pickers and singers, bringing the classics of Dolly, Patsy, and Johnny to The Barnstormers Stage. The band features Barnstormer actor Jo Brook (Silent Sky, 2022 season).

For tickets and information, go to barnstormerstheatre.org or call the Box office at 603-323-8500.

About The Barnstormers Theatre: Located in scenic Tamworth Village, The Barnstormers is a professional, Equity theatre with a hearing assist system and wheelchair accessibility. Refreshments will be available during intermission. For more information on shows and tickets, visit barnstormerstheatre.org or call the box office at 603323-8500.

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Appetizers and More

By Kelly Ross

Hello Foodie Friends. I hope all of you are doing well and getting more psyched every day with the summer weather crawling closer and closer. We’ve had some tastes of the beautiful sunshine and warm weather now and then, but the usual Jekyll & Hyde spring weather hasn’t left us yet, sad to say.

Today, most of my focus is on a wide array of awesome appetizers, although I’ll start with a great breakfast muffin, and after the barrage of apps, I have a great burger recipe combined with chorizo sausage, and then we’ll end with a couple of deeee-licious desserts. As for the breakfast muffin, I love utilizing fresh fruit and berries in so much of my cooking, especially when it comes to baking, whether at breakfast or for desserts. Strawberries are the berry of choice included in this muffin recipe, and what makes this recipe all the more special is these are stuffed with a cream cheese filling. Yup, these are good. Oh yeah, the streusel topping is just another reason to love these. The bottom line is that these are incredibly moist and chock full of flavor with strawberries in every bite. This recipe will get you 9-10 muffins and total time from prep to final product is 40-45 minutes.

Strawberry Cream Cheese

Muffins

For The Crumb Topping

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup light brown sugar

¼ tsp salt

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For The Muffins

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

¼ cup vegetable oil

½ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

½ tsp vanilla

½ cup Greek yogurt

1 ½ cup diced fresh strawberries

For The Filling and Glaze

6 oz cream cheese, room temp

3 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp corn starch

¾ cup powdered sugar

1 ½ –2 ½ tsp milk or cream

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, line a cupcake pan with paper liners and set aside. To make the crumb topping, stir together flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and whisk with a fork until coarse crumbs form. Set it aside. As for the muffins, in a large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg and granulated sugar un-

Less Bites. More Fun.

til combined. Whisk in yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract. The mixture should be pale and yellow. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix everything together by hand. Reserve 3 tbsp of the diced strawberries for later, but using a rubber spatula, fold in the rest of them. To make the cream cheese filling, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, corn starch, and vanilla just to combine. To assemble the muffins, add 1 tbsp of muffin mixture in each cup. Drop just shy of a tbsp of cream cheese mixture in the center of each muffin. Cover cream cheese filling with muffin batter, filling each cup about 2/3-3/4 full. Generously top each muffin with streusel crumbs. Add a few strawberry pieces on top and gently press the crumbs to stick to the muffin batter. Place in preheated oven and reduce the temperature to 350 degrees. Bake 22-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center has set. Cool 5-10 minutes in the pan, then transfer the muffins onto a rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Stir powdered sugar with milk or cream. Start with 1 tsp of the liquid and gradually add more until desired consistency has been reached. Drizzle over muffins and serve. Wicked yummy way to start your day. OK, let’s transition to appetizer land. This first one is a quickie and fresh

mozzarella cubes are the main character with a fun marinade, and then they are served with a frilled toothpick for easy grabbing/eating. You can make these in 15 minutes, although they are at their best when you allow them to marinade under refrigeration before watching your company make them disappear like a magician’s assistant. If you enjoy fresh mozzarella, this one will be a no-brainer for you. This recipe is for using 1 lb of mozzarella which will get you 10-12 pieces, so bulk up the recipe if you have a good crowd to feed. If you make these for a potluck, the only thing you’ll be bringing home is an empty container.

Marinated Mozzarella

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tbsp chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp minced chives

¼ tsp garlic powder

1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients, then add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once ready to serve, stab a

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frilled toothpick into each cube and put on a small platter/plate and drizzle the marinade over them if you care to.

As quick as the last one was to make, this one is quicker. I love crabmeat and I love a great dip, so when we combine the two, we have something special. Anything simple, quick, and delicious is always a success story. You can have this made in 5-10 minutes and will give you a couple dozen scoops of dip.

Crab Dip

8 oz cream cheese, room temp

¼ cup Greek yogurt

12 oz crab meat, rinsed and drained to remove moisture

3 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 tsp old bay seasoning

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

2 tbsp green onion

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Add crab and seasonings mix until everything is evenly incorporated and serve with crackers or your favorite veggies!

Next, this one is a cousin of sorts to a pizza, but completely different at the same time. This is tart using puff pastry as the crust and the toppings aren’t ever found on your typical pizza. Asparagus and burrata cheese make this very elegant and downright appealing to the eyes, as well as your taste buds. I gave you a couple of quickies earlier, but now it’s time to spend a little more time on this one. Start to finish is about 65-75 minutes and will get you 8 serv-

ings.

Asparagus and Burrata Tart

1 lb thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed

½ sheet frozen puff pastry, about ½ lb, thawed

1 ball burrata cheese, about ½ lb

Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

½ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp sugar

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and blanch until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the asparagus and drop them in the ice water to stop them from cooking. Drain the asparagus again, pat dry and set aside. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 10 x 16-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Bake until the pastry is light golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Tear the burrata into small pieces and arrange evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1 ½ inch border uncovered on all sides. Arrange the asparagus spears in rows evenly on the pastry. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and season gener-

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ously with salt and pepper. Bake until the cheese is melted and the pastry is crisp and golden brown, 15-20 minutes. While the tart is cooking, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly on top. Serve warm, but like a pizza, it’s still pretty awesome at room temp.

I’m going to go into a Tex-Mex theme for the next couple of recipes. A classic appetizer in the cooking mentality of Mexico is the famous taquitos. For those not sure, a taquito is often nicknamed a rolled-up taco, often with the usual seasoned taco meat options, and then deep fried and served with the usual southwestern condiments/dipping sauces. I am very cool with the Tex-Mex mentality despite loving traditional Mexican cooking much more. Tex-Mex basically is to take the Mexican mentality and Americanize it. Quesadillas and tacos are perfect examples. This recipe bakes the taquitos instead of deep frying, and although these have the great flavors of the southwest, these chicken taquitos also are filled with cream cheese, hence the Americanization of them since cream cheese is not a biggie down there. This recipe is fun and delicious and good luck trying to keep everyone’s fingers off them. Total time will be about 30-40 minutes and will make 8-10 of these treats.

Chicken and Cream Cheese

Taquitos

2 cups of shredded cooked chicken meat, whether home-cooked or a storebought rotisserie

4 oz cream cheese, room temp

1/3 cup salsa

½ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp salt

2 tbsp finely chopped scallions

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese

8-10 flour tortillas, 6-8 inches in diameter

Sour cream, salsa, guacamole at service, cheese sauce, optional

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying it with cooking spray. Set it aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt until blended. Fold in the shredded chicken, Colby jack cheese, green onions, and cilantro. Stir until combined well. Add about 3 tbsp of the chicken mixture about 1 inch from the edge of the flour tortillas. Roll it up and place it seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with each one and place about 1 inch apart without touching each other on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tortilla is lightly browning around the edges. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Really good finger food.

Continuing with the Tex-Mex mentality, I have a taco I would be willing to bet that most if not all of you, haven’t thought of…. although I’ve been wrong

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many times as I hear often at home. I use this recipe as an appetizer. I know many think of tacos as a main entre so to speak, but I think as an app will make sense to you. These are tacos with no tortillas of any kind, but instead, these little gems are done inside of an avocado skin, so these are eaten with a fork. Very unique, very dainty, and is great as a pre-main meal. Like any taco, you can tweak these in any way you want to. If you enjoy guacamole, there isn’t any reason why you shouldn’t be all over these. I’m going to give you a basic recipe for these, but the sky is the limit. This makes 6 half avocado tacos.

Avocado Tacos

3 ripe avocados

1 ½ lbs of hamburger

½ cup of finely chopped onion

1 cup of water

1 package of taco seasoning

1 cup of tomato salsa of choice

1 cup of sour cream

1 cup of finely shredded Mexican cheese mix

1 cup of roughly shredded lettuce

In a skillet brown the hamburger, and the onions, crushing the hamburger up into small pieces. Drain the grease as I’m sure you are accustomed to, pop back in the pan, add the seasoning and a cup of water, and simmer until the liq-

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uid is gone. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Carefully remove most of the avocado pulp from their skins, leaving a thin layer attached to the skins. Rough-cut the avocado meat. Put each avocado skin half on a serving plate on a bed of shredded lettuce. Put the taco meat into each avocado half, some of the avocado, some salsa, a dollop of sour cream, and the Mexican cheese blend on top. Eat out of the skin using a spoon or fork. If preferred, once the taco meat is done, you can add the cheese to it so it melts, then add that to the shells if preferred. Regardless, this will get you many compliments on the presentation, even though the recipe isn’t rocket science.

Before we get to a couple of scrumptious desserts, I want to share a great burger recipe with a combo of ground beef and ground chorizo sausage, served with a very unique coleslaw recipe including corn and jalapeno. Both are so good. As for the burger, I strongly recommend you bust out the grill for this one if you haven’t already as just about any burger is better with that classic flavor that only a good old-fashioned grill can provide. This is very easy to throw together like almost any burger and it has a touch of Mexico within, not to mention the yummy sauce that accompanies it. These will take you all of 15

minutes to prepare and another 10 to cook. This is for 4-6 burgers, depending on how big you want to make them. If making 6 burgers, they will weigh in at 4 oz a piece, so plan accordingly if you like them bigger like me.

Chorizo Burger

For The Burgers

1 lb lean ground beef

½ lb ground chorizo

1 tsp paprika

1 ½ tsp salt

¾ tsp fresh grind black pepper

1 tbsp oil

4-6 slices of pepper jack cheese

2 ripe avocados, sliced at the last minute

4-6 quality Brioche or onion rolls or your favorite roll, buttered and grilled Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, or any other of your favorite extras

For The Cilantro Lime Mayo

I bunch of fresh cilantro, roughchopped without stems

½ cup mayo

1 tbsp fresh minced garlic

2 tsp honey

½ tsp salt

1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded

2 limes, juiced

Add the cilantro lime mayonnaise ingredients to a food processor and blend well until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use. Mix the ground beef, ground chorizo, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Divide the beef mixture into 4-6 even balls, then form the balls into patties that are approximately an inch thick. Place the patties in the refrigerator covered in plastic wrap, while you preheat the grill. Once your well-oiled grill reaches medium-high heat, place the patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 4-8 minutes, depending on their size, flipping the patties halfway through the cooking time depending on how you like your burger cooked. Place a piece of cheese on each burger until it melts. Place the buttered buns on the grill until they are browned slightly. Watch them closely so that they do not burn. Add the cilantro lime mayonnaise, a lettuce leaf, and red onions to the bottom bun of each bun. Remove the beef from the grill and add them to each of the hamburger buns on top of the lettuce. Then top each patty with the tomatoes and avocado slices. Awesome Burgers!

As for the unique coleslaw recipe, this is fun. This is a creamy slaw with mega flavor combos. It’s creamy, spicy, and crunchy and one I think many of you will make time and time again. You can have this made in 20 minutes, although I do enjoy this a little more if it sits in the fridge for a couple of hours before eating, but great either way. This feeds 6 as a side dish.

Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw

8 cups thinly shredded green cabbage

3 ears of fresh corn, about 2 cups. If not fresh, use frozen not canned

½ large jalapeno, minced, about ¼ cup

½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine, about ½ cup

2 scallions, sliced thin, about ¼ cup

For The Dressing

¾ cup mayo

3 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

1 tsp celery seeds

½ tsp salt

Combine the cabbage, corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and onions in a large mixing bowl. In a smaller bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, lime juice, celery seeds, and kosher salt. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat. If it sits too long before serving under refrigeration, you may need to drain it somewhat and remix it a little before doing so.

When it comes to desserts, I have always been way more of a pie guy as opposed to a cake guy. I’m generally not a huge fan of upside-down cakes. I usually find them a little boring, but not this one. This cake is so over the top and is one of my most-made cakes ever. This banana upside-down cake is an incredibly moist and flavorful dessert, but it makes a great breakfast or

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snack, too. You can’t go wrong if you serve this cake with toasted pecans and caramel sauce. Total prep/cook time is 1 ½ hours.

Banana Upside Cake

For The Bottom

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

4 ½ tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces

3-4 bananas, sliced into 1/4 –1/3 inch rounds

For The Cake Batter

1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temp

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 large eggs

2 overripe bananas, mashed, about 1 cup

1 cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup whole wheat flour, or add more all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

Dash of salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon

For Caramel Glaze

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup heavy cream

4 tbsp unsalted butter

¼ tsp salt

Chopped pecans at service

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 x 2-inch square cake pan or a 9 x 2-inch round cake pan. The pan must be a minimum of 8 cups volume as cake will overflow from an 8 x 8 x 1 ½ inch square pan as it has only 6 cups volume. Spread 2/3 cup brown sugar on the bottom of the pan and scatter the pieces of butter. Place the pan in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the butter has melted. Remove from the oven and stir butter and sugar and

spread evenly on the bottom. Arrange sliced bananas to cover the bottom and set aside. For the batter, in a bowl, stir the 6 dry ingredients together and set aside. In a large bowl, cream 1/3 cup butter and ¾ cup sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. Add Greek yogurt and mashed bananas and mix. Turn your mixer on low and add dry ingredients slowly to the banana mixture. Mix just enough to combine. Pour the batter over bananas, smooth the top and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, then reduce the heat to 325 and bake for additional 25-35 minutes until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out completely clean. Let it cool in the pan completely, or at least until the bottom is barely warm before inverting it on a plate. Using a knife to loosen the edges from the pan, place a plate upside-down on top of the pan, then invert/flip the cake. To make the caramel glaze, in a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and let it sit for 1-2 minutes. Pour 2/3 of the glaze over the banana layer. Reserve leftovers of the caramel glaze for serving. The glaze thickens as it cools. When serving, reheat the leftovers of the glaze and drizzle on each slice. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, toasted if desired. You can also top each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Why not, right?

Let’s end the day with a bang. I love a great dessert lasagna, and this one is stellar. Other than chocolate and peanut butter, to me, this is the best flavor combo in the dessert world, that being blueberry and lemon. For some reason, they just blend in an awesome way. This no-bake recipe is a big winner with everyone. I prefer to use frozen

blueberries for this one although fresh is great as well, but the frozen berries bleed more to give the cheesecake layer a purplish color whereas fresh will get you more of a light grayish color. The frozen berries will give you a better presentation. The crust is made with golden Oreo cookies, which are pretty darn good. The prep process is about an hour and will need to chill for at least 4 hours. I usually do so overnight. It’s made in a 9 x 13 baking dish, so you will get at least a dozen hunks of an insanely popular dessert.

Lemon Blueberry Lasagna

For Oreo Crust

36 Golden Oreo cookies

½ cup unsalted butter-melted

For The Blueberry Cheesecake Layer

2 ¼ cups frozen blueberries, thawed

¼ cup Greek yogurt, blueberry or plain

5 tsp gelatin powder, from 2 envelopes, 7 grams a piece

1/3 cup cold water

16 oz cream cheese, room temp

1 ½ cup powdered sugar

1 ½ tsp vanilla

2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

For TheLemon Pudding Layer

2 packages lemon instant pudding, 3.4 oz per package

2 ½ cups cold milk

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Topping

2 ½ –3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

6 oz white chocolate bark or block, for curls

Oreo Crust:

To make the crust, ground whole Oreo cookies with the filling in a food processor to make fine crumbs.

In a bowl stir together ½ cup melted butter with Oreo crumbs until evenly moistened, then press the mixture into

the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch-deep dish, set in the freezer to firm while making next layer.

Blueberry Cheesecake Layer:

Dissolve gelatin in 1/3 cup cold water and set aside to bloom. In a food processor place thawed blueberries with their liquid and Greek yogurt and pulse, set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla extract and powdered sugar, then add blueberry mixture and mix to combine. Microwave gelatin/water combo 20 seconds at a time, just enough to dissolve the gelatin completely, stirring at each interval. Slowly pour into the cream cheese mixture while mixing on medium speed. Finally, add whipped topping and mix to combine. Scrape down the bottom of the bowl to combine everything evenly. Spread over chilled Oreo crust and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

Lemon Pudding Layer:

In a mixing bowl combine instant pudding mix with 2 ½ cups milk and beat until pudding forms. Add 1 cup whipped topping and whisk until everything is evenly combined. Spread over blueberry layer, and place back in the freezer to set for about 5-10 minutes. For the topping, spread 2-3 cups whipped topping over pudding layer and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. To make the curls at time of service, carefully draw a vegetable peeler across the broad surface of a bar of white chocolate at room temperature. Sprinkle curls on top. Refrigerate any leftovers. This is as delicious as it is beautiful to the eye.

That’s it, my friends. Keep those taste buds smiling and I’ll see you next week. If you have any questions/feedback, touch base at fenwaysox10@ gmail.com.

EcoTours of Newfound Lake

The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) invites you to get excited about the summer and join Newfound EcoTours for a two-hour boat tour that brings passengers up close to the eye-popping scenery and abundant wildlife that can be found on Newfound Lake! These cruises aboard the NLRA pontoon boat, Madelaine, are a popular summer activity for Newfound’s visitors and long-time residents alike. Passengers regularly see wildlife such as loons and eagles, have the opportunity to be a scientist and collect water quality data, and learn history and trivia from the knowledgeable driver.

Newfound EcoTours depart from Grey Rocks Conservation Area Friday-Sunday and holidays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. starting May 27th, then Thursday-Monday from June 16th to September 16th by advance reservation only. Special arrangements can

be made for other days and times by emailing EcoTours@NewfoundLake. org or calling (603) 744-8689. NLRA members receive a 25% discount on the price of the tour! You can learn more and book a tour at: NewfoundLake.org/EcoTours.

Newfound EcoTours are part of NLRA’s initiative to introduce residents and visitors of the Newfound area to the unique qualities of Newfound Lake and the importance of protecting it. Along with educational programs to foster stewardship of our natural resources, the NLRA performs water quality monitoring, stormwater management, invasive species monitoring and prevention, and land conservation to work towards their mission of protecting and conserving the Newfound Watershed. Visit www.NewfoundLake.org to learn more about these programs and how you can join the effort.

NH Bat Counts Project

Wildlife biologists need help from volunteers who have bats in their barn or other outbuilding to conduct bat counts this summer. The effort is part of the New Hampshire Bat Counts Project to help monitor summer bat colonies in the Granite State. It’s easy to take part, and volunteers are asked to conduct at least one count in June and one count in July.

Structures like barns and church steeples often serve as summer homes for female bats and their young. In the face of white-nose syndrome, which has been causing significant declines in bat populations throughout the Northeast, monitoring these “maternity colonies” is more important than ever. New Hampshire Fish and Game and UNH Cooperative Extension are looking for landowners and homeowners who have bats on their property to help keep track of New Hampshire’s bats by conducting “emergence counts” at roost sites. Volunteers interested in learning more can visit the New Hampshire Bat Counts website at wildlife.state.nh.us/ surveys/bats.html for information on conducting a count and submitting data.

There are two upcoming opportunities to learn more about the bat species

found in New Hampshire, the threats leading to population declines, and how you can help conserve bats. Both events will include an overview of bats in New Hampshire and information on how to participate in the NH Bat Counts Project, which involves citizen science volunteers in helping to monitor summer bat colonies in New Hampshire.

NH Bat Counts Training – May 24, 2023, 7-9pm – Fox State Forest, Hillsborough, NH. More information and register here: https://naturegroupie.org/ experiences/nh-bat-counts-training-0.

Bats of New Hampshire – June 13, 2023, 7-9pm – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, NH. More information and register here: https:// naturegroupie.org/experiences/batsnew-hampshire.

If you have questions about these events or the NH Bat Counts Project, contact Haley Andreozzi at haley.andreozzi@unh.edu or (603) 862-5327.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program coordinates research on bats in New Hampshire. Learn more at https://www.wildlife. state.nh.us/nongame/bats-nh.html.

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Through May 21, Curious George & The Golden Meatball, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 5-21, Young at Art, student art exhibition, ages 8-18, opening reception: May 7 from noon-3 pm, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 998-0029.Through May 27, From the Lonely Afternoons, art exhibit with work by Robert Shaffer, at Meredith Village Savings Bank, 66 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.governorwentworthartscouncil. org

Through May 31, Spring Shuffle: Walk, Shuffle, or Run from the Pub!, 5-6:15 pm, every Wed. until May 31, Patrick’s Pub event to benefit Lakes Region Children’s Auction, Gilford, www.patrickspub.com/the-shuffle.

Through June 17, Granite State Track and Field, ages 9-14, Constitution Park, Ossipee, pre-register: www.ossipee.org

May 15, Dearly Earned, 5-6:30 pm, Pontine Theatre, Mathews and Greg Gather, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 476-8895, pre-register: www.moultonboroughlibrary.com.

May 15, Learn to Weave, 6:30-8:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 16, Castle in the Clouds Presentation: Overview & Upcoming Season, 1:30-2:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

May 16, Painting Ukrainian Eggs, 5-6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

May 16, Watercolor Workshop: Trees, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 17, iPhone Photography, 11 am-12:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 17, Nature Station, 10 am-noon, explore Grey Rocks, learn about plants and animals, make a craft, free, open to all, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also May 20)

May 17, Viva Lakes Vegas, Business Inspiration Award Celebration, 5-8 pm, Dockside/MS Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, Lakes Region Chamber, 524-5531.

May 17, Watercolor Workshop: Rocks, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 17-18, 20-21, 24-25, Mean Girls, Jr., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 17-27, Cuddle Corral, 9 am & 9:30 am, Wed., Fri. and Saturdays from 5/17-27, private playtime with young goat kids, Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info/pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org

May 18, Friends of the Library – Author Celia Ryker book discussion, topic book: Walking Home, 6:30-7:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, info/register: 476-8895.

May 18, Prince/Bowie, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 18, Watercolor Workshop: Water, 7-9 pm, taught by artist Cate Poole, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill. org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 18-19, Book Sale, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 2794303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

May 19, Fiber/Crafts Circle Meeting, 10-11:30 am, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 19, Iris Folding Card Class, 1-3 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 19, Memories of Patsy: The Patsy Cline Tribute Show, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 19, New England Coffee Festival Kick Off & Block Party, Colonial Theatre, followed by outdoor block party with food, music and more, downtown Laconia, www.newenglandcoffeefestival.com

May 19, Panorama and Pretendica concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 19, Piano Nights at Hermit Woods, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 19-20, New England Coffee Festival, by Wayfarer Coffee, Laconia, weekend of events around downtown Laconia, www.newenglandcoffeefestival. com

May 19-21, Fishing Derby in Wolfeboro, 8 am, Town Docks, Wolfeboro, 6256431, www.nhscouting.org.

May 19-21, Jewelry Textile Techniques, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 19-21, Ten Minute Musicals, Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 569-9656, www.village-players.com

May 19-21, Wake the Lake at Weirs Beach, lake events, Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, www.wakethelakenh.com, 366-9100.

May 19-21, Winni Derby, weigh station: Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, info/ registration: 625-6431, https://winniderby.nhscouting.org

May 20, 47th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, Albee Beach, Wolfeboro, registration starts at 10 am, race begins at 1:15 pm, 5695454.

May 20, Annual Branch River Paddle & Hike, 10 am-2 pm, Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, 473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 20, Art Walk at the Belknap Mill, 9 am-3 pm, outdoor art walk in conjunction with NE Coffee Festival, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813, www. belknapmill.org

May 20, Beginner Pastels Series, 10 am-noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 20, Beginning Birding: Bird Language, 10 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www. prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

May 20, Bird Identification Walk, Wentworth Watershed, Fernald Crossing, 8:30-10 am, 534-0222.

May 20, Flash & Blink Bling, 9 am-noon, SWITCHcraft with League juried member Deb Fairchild, workshop for middle school students, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, pre-registration required: 279-7920.

May 20, Hands-on Gnocchi Cooking Class, Gilmanton Community Church, Province Rd., Gilmanton, info/registration: 509-540-2601.

May 20, Heart of 603 Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser, 8:30 am-1:30 pm, teams compete, solve puzzles, find items on driving route in “Heart of 603”/central NH region, by Central NH Chamber of Commerce, info/sign up: www.centralnh.org/heart-of-603-scavenger-hunt/, 969-7271.

May 20, It Figures, 1-4 pm, 4 week portrait and figure drawing class, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 20, Just Duet, Broadway Style, 7 pm, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 524-8813, 1-800-657-8774.

May 20, Laconia Rod and Gun Club Fishing Derby, 9 am-noon, held at Gunstock, www.gunstock.com.

May 20, Meredith Historical Society Yard Sale, 8 am-2 pm, held at Annalee Doll’s parking area, Rt. 3, Meredith, 387-8426, meredithhistoricalsocietynh@ gmail.com.

May 20, Nature Station, 10 am-noon, explore Grey Rocks, learn about plants and animals, make a craft, free, open to all, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

May 20, Piano Nights at Hermit Woods, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 20, Ukraine Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, 10-11:30 pm, talk by Christina Vogel, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 476-8895.

May 20-21, Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, 10 am, Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, www.joycescraftshows.com

May 20-22, Wake the Lake, live bands on 3 stages, Weirs Beach, 366-9100, www.wakethelakenh.com.

May 20-June 10, Remick Farm Tour, 10 am & 1 pm, every Fri. & Sat. 5/206/10, Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org

May 21, Imani Winds, woodwind quintet, 3 pm, Wolfeboro Friends of Music at Brewster’s Anderson Hall, 205 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2151, www. wfriendsofmusic.org.

May 21, Needle Felted Gnome with Patsy Frasier, 1-4 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, register: 279-7920.

May 21, New Beginnings 1st Annual Golf Tournament, 8:30 am-2 pm, Lochmere Country Club, 360 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 677-2781, email: noblepam276@ gmail.com.

May 22, Diabetic Recipe Club, 4-5 pm, recipes for diabetics, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 476-8895.

May 22, Laconia Golf Tournament, shotgun start at noon, fundraiser for Dental Center of Concord Hospital, Laconia Country Club, Elm St., Laconia, 5243211, ext. 2804.

May 22, Learn to Weave, 6:30-8:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 23, Craft and Chat, 5-6:30 pm, bring a craft project to work on, meet other crafters, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 476-8895.

May 23, Make a Messenger Bag, 6-8:30 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 24, Blues Traveler, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/ www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 24, Jewelry Soldered Links, 1-4 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 25, Essential Oils Workshop, with Katlin Simula, 4:30-6 pm, Tapply Thompson Community Center, 30 N. Main St., Bristol, pre-register: ksully53@ yahoo.com, 413-271-5353, www.ttccrec.org

May 25, Furniture Painting Demo, 6:30-8 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 25, Make Microwave Cozy, 1-3 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 25, Vintage Vocal Quartet, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 26, Last of the Duke Street Kings: A Bruce Springsteen Tribute, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 26, Newmont Military Band concert, 6-8 pm, free, Belknap Mill, held in Rotary Park (next to the Mill), bring lawn chair or blanket for seating, Beacon St. East, Laconia, 524-8813.

May 26, Piano Nights at Hermit Woods, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 27, Beginner Pastels Series, 10 am-noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

May 27, Flower Earrings with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, pre-register: 279-7920.

May 27, It Figures, 1-4 pm, 4 week portrait and figure drawing class, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org. (Age 18 and up.)

May 27, Michelle Brooks-Thompson, concert, 7:30 pm, Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, net proceeds go to Camp Resilience, helping those who served, www.tbinh.org.

May 27, Opening Day at Castle in the Clouds, 10 am-4 pm, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

May 27, Opening Day at NH Boat Museum, 10 am-4 pm, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

May 27, Piano Nights at Hermit Woods, The Loft at Hermit Woods, 6-9 pm, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 27, The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 536-2551.

May 27-28, Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair, Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, 10 am, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com

May 27-29, Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival, Castleberry Fairs, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www.castleberryfairs.com.

ONGOING

Adult Oil Painting, Mondays, 9 am-noon, no experience necessary, drop-in group, Ossipee Town Hall, Ossipee, Pat Jones: pjonesossipee3@gmail.com.

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, shows, workshops and events, open year round with seasonal hours, 323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www. chocoruaartworks.com

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Canterbury Shaker Village, tours, programs, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 7839511, www.shakers.org

Career Coaching Session, every Tues. between 10 am and 4 pm, 50-min. personal career coaching session, takes place monthly until June 27, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods. com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, directions/ www.chocorualake.org.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets first and third Wednesday of each month, 1:30-3:30 pm, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rt. 25, Moultonborough. Schedule/ countryvillagequilters@yahoo.com

Dam Brewhouse, monthly events, 1323 NH Rt. 175, Campton, 726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

Drawing with Tom Hitchcock, 10 am-noon, class open to all aspiring artists age 12 and up, pre-register: 496-6768, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton.

In the Round, Sundays, 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 284-7532.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 am-2 pm, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meet first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rt. 3, Tilton, 998-0029, www.lraanh.org

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rt. 25, Meredith, 2799015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours: 2797920.

Lunchbox-Paintbox, with artist Larry Frates, noon-12:30 pm, first Wed. of each month, http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry. Belknap Mill, 5248813, www.belknapmill.org.

Monthly Fiber Mingle, 7 pm, bring your own fiber arts project to work on, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if pre-registration is necessary: 366-5695.

Quilting Group, 1-4 pm, meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/ 539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps/ 279-9015.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, every Thurs. from May 4-Oct. 26, noon-3:30 pm, local farm-raised meat, vegetables, fresh fish, fruit, eggs, baked goods, flowers, maple syrup, honey and a variety of artisanal products, held at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 391-5661, wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail. com.

The Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race is May 20

The 47th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, sponsored by the Wolfeboro Lions Club, will take place on Saturday, May 20, at 1:15 pm at Allen Albee Beach (Albee Beach Rd. Wolfeboro). The four-mile race includes a ¼ mile of class 2 white water rapids and two portages

There are 19 classes to suit everyone, from novice to expert. So, get those canoes, kayaks, and paddles ready, grab a friend, or go it alone. Registration is $20 per paddler; the first 50 participants registered will receive a free t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers in each class.

Registration forms are available at the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce

at 32 Central Ave. in Wolfeboro, on the Wolfeboro Lions Facebook page, or by calling 603-569-5454. Racers can also register on the day of the race at Albee

Beach from 10 am-12:45 pm. All proceeds from the race will benefit Lions Club Scholarships. For more information, contact Race Chair Roger Murray at 603-569-5454.

The Lions Club motto is “We Serve,” and Lions put it into action every day. Lions are caring men and women who come together to be the difference in their communities. “We believe we can do so much more together than we can alone.” The Wolfeboro Lions Club donates to local charities and non-profit groups, as well as funding several Wolfeboro Lions scholarship programs, and assisting those in need of glasses and hearing aids.

Photo Courtesy Josh Spaulding

Moose Hunt Lottery Deadline May 26

If you want to hunt moose in New Hampshire this fall, now is the time to enter the 2023 moose hunt lottery and try your luck on the adventure of a lifetime—hunting moose in the rugged woods of the Granite State. The lottery entrance fee is $15 for New Hampshire residents and $25 for nonresidents. A total of 33 permits are proposed to be issued this year. An overview of the 2023 Moose Proposals can be found by visiting www.wildlife.state.nh.us/ hunting/documents/season/draft-rulesmoose.pdf.

To enter the New Hampshire moose hunt lottery, visit www.huntnh.com/ hunting/moose.html where you can enter online or print out a mail-in application. You can also call 603-271-2461 to have an application mailed to you, or you can pick one up at any New Hampshire Fish and Game Department licensing agent.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and early, so there is less chance of having an incomplete application. Moose hunt lottery applications for 2023 must be postmarked by Friday, May 26, 2023, submitted online by midnight Eastern time on Friday, May 26, 2023, or delivered to the Licensing Office at NH Fish and Game Department headquarters in Concord before 4:00 p.m. that day. Winners will be selected through a computerized random drawing and announced on June 16.

Applicants may enter the moose hunt lottery once per year. A bonus-point system improves the chances for unsuccessful applicants who apply each

consecutive year. Each point translates into a chance in the drawing. For example, last year the overall odds of a resident applicant being drawn were 1 in 96, while resident applicants with a total of 19 points had a 1 in 33 chance of being drawn. For nonresidents, the odds increased from 1 in 410 overall to 1 in 157 for applicants with 19 points.

In 2022, 6,033 people entered the lottery for the chance to win one of 40 permits. More than 1,190 people continued to accrue bonus points because they submitted an application exclusively to preserve their accrued points. Hunters from five states besides New Hampshire won permits in the lottery.

While people travel from all over the country to take part in the New

Hampshire moose hunt, the majority of permits, about 85%, are awarded to New Hampshire residents. The number

of permits available to nonresidents is capped based on the prior year’s sales of nonresident hunting licenses.

New Hampshire’s nine-day moose hunt starts the third Saturday in October. This year’s hunt runs from October 21–29.

New Hampshire has had an annual moose hunt since 1988, when 75 permits were issued for a three-day hunt in the North Country. Moose hunting permits are issued when the harvest will not affect the long-term viability of the moose population and when consistent with objectives set in the Department’s long-term Game Management Plan. Objectives in this plan incorporate both biological information and public input.

To learn more about moose hunting in New Hampshire visit www.huntnh. com/hunting/moose.html.

Lakes Region Vacation Planner, Circa 1960

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

Once upon a time vacations were different. Few families boarded an airplane to travel to a far-away location. If you lived elsewhere in New England and wanted a summer vacation destination, you likely headed for the Lakes Region where there was swimming, boating, and a lot of fun.

Planning your vacation was different back then, versus today. There was no internet, so you relied on vacation brochures and the Chamber of Commerce as well as a travel agent for information. The possibilities for places to stay and things to do in the Lakes Region were many and this led to choices to be made.

Near Gunstock Mountain Resort, previously called the Belknap Area in Gilford, you could choose the Alberg Inn on Rt. 11A in Gilford. It was an easy walk to Gunstock and was known for its “delightful Alpine atmosphere.” Food was continental, and there was a cocktail lounge (an early ad from a pamphlet dated the summer of 1962 told of the inn’s Cuckoo Lounge with enchanting piano music by Bob Very, direct from the Hotel Somerset in Boston). The ad mentions the Alberg Shop’s unusual wares with outdoor gear and clothing. Along with great dining, there were inn rooms where guests could stay.

If your family wanted to be on or near Lake Winnipesaukee, you might choose Proctor’s Pine Tree Lodge and Cabins in the Weirs Beach area, with charming cabins in a European plan. Another great place was Haley’s Birchland Cabins and Tea Room with housekeeping and a tea room serving

three meals per day. The lodging establishment also offered boats.

Little Cape Codder’s Colony and Chick-A-Gami cottages offered the lake nearby. Mother Bear and Cubs Cottages and The Flaminco Motel were other popular lodging places.

In the 1960s, The Shangri-La Motel was an extremely popular and upscale place to vacation. It originally opened in 1879 and overlooked the area from its vantage point high on a hill. In the 1950s, it was purchased by George and Mary Spanos and named the Shangri-La.

An early brochure from the era of ownership by Mr. and Mrs. Spanos tells us the motel and cottages were “Truly a Shangri-La; with an unparalleled view of lakes and mountains – set apart with a unique atmosphere all its own.”

The Shangri-La was unlike other

vacation spots, with a large outdoor swimming pool offering a panoramic view, among other amenities.

A classy place to vacation was the Margate in Laconia. The Margate motel was AAA rated with over 30 brick units and a sandy beach. A travel brochure from the 1960s told readers some of the units had kitchens, and there were phones, televisions, and tiled baths!

In the early 1960s, Gunstock was known as The Belknap Area and billed as a place for a rustic summer playground vacation. Visitors were encouraged to “See the Scenic Panorama of New Hampshire from the top of Mount Rowe” “Ride the Chair Tramway” and to shop in the gift shop and stay at the campsites.

A Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce brochure listed summer events

and contests with a New England Seaplane Regatta in late May; Sportsman’s Show at the Belknap Area; a 4th of July Boat Regatta; a boat event and water carnival on Labor Day weekend, and New England Outboard Racing Championships in mid-September. If you wanted to be on the water or watching lake-related events, there were plenty during the summers in the 1960s.

To get out on the water, many vacationers made a day of it on the M/S Mount Washington, leaving Weirs Beach. Other choices for a boat ride were the Sophie C as well as the Uncle Sam Mail Boat or the Foxy. Every boat was unique and fun. The entire family could go on a lake trip on their choice of boat.

Vacationing children in the 1950s or 60s would love a visit to Funspot in Weirs Beach. Funspot, a wonderful game center, has a very long history in the Weirs and is still a popular attraction today. There was a mini golf outdoor area created around 1964. It was a fun course and featured wellknown New Hampshire places such as the M/S Mount Washington. Years ago, the business also had an outdoor area called Indian Village and a Historical Forest.

For entertainment in the summer, nothing was more exciting than seeing movie stars…live and on stage at the Gilford Playhouse near Rt. 11 in Gilford. The barn theatre had many famous movie stars acting in a variety of plays. John Raitt was a long-time favorite theatre star, and he was seen in

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Postcard of Little Cape Codders, one of many cottage colonies that welcomed vacationers years ago.

Water Cycle Program at Nature Station

Join the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) as we explore the water cycle in the watershed during Newfound Nature Station, a free program that connects youth and families to the natural world. This event will be held at Grey Rocks Conservation Area at 178 N Shore Road, Hebron, NH on May 17 & 20 from 10 am to 12 pm. From creating clouds in a bottle to raining on mountains, we’ll look at the different steps in the water cycle and see how each one plays out in the Newfound Watershed. Participants will make DIY rain gauges to take home. This program is free and open to all. Newfound Nature Station, along with other family programs and events, is part of NLRA’s year-round work to encourage residents and visitors to

enjoy the natural beauty around them, learn more about the environment and how to protect it, and fall in love with the Newfound Watershed. By connecting the people of Newfound to the wonders around them, NLRA works to inspire the next generation of stewards and fulfill the mission of protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed. Along with programs like Newfound Nature Station, NLRA maintains Grey Rocks Conservation Area in all seasons as a place for people and wildlife alike. It offers walking trails, a picnic area, fishing alcoves, and a non-motorized boat launch and is frequented by wildlife like loons, turtles, and bald eagles as well as people. Learn more about NLRA including other upcoming events at NewfoundLake.org.

May Book Sale in Meredith

Treasures of the Meredith Library!

L-R: Jean Dougan, Anne Whiting, Micci Freyenhagen and Nancy Sherman represent over 75 years of book sale expertise. In the words of Nancy Sherman who has been employed by or volunteering at the library since before 1979, “there has always been something beneficial to the collection in a donation”. Mark your calendar for May 18th (9 to 6), 19th (9 to 4:30) and 20th (9 to 1). Stop by mid-afternoon any day during the sale and you will see Nancy checking the boxes to be sure all the spines are going in the same direction and that everything is neat and orderly. Introduce yourself and thank her for her care and commit-

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Gilford in such plays as “The Pajama Game” and “Kiss Me Kate.” A 1960s playbill advertised Miriam Hopkins in “Hay Fever” at the Playhouse, among other shows in the barn theatre. A 1962 playbill brochure listed Fabian in “John Loves Mary”, also starring Molly Ardrey and Bruce Brighton.

In the early 1960s, the New Stagedoor Inn next to the barn theatre became the Playhouse Inn with Back Stage Dining Room and Curtain Call Lounge. Such stars as Ann Southern visited the lounge after a summer performance when she appeared on the

ment to our book sale!

Remember, donations for the sale may be left at any time at the front desk. We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, out-of-date travel guides, or magazines. Please, no musty, wet, or damaged books.

Programs funded by the sale proceeds are diverse and include something for all ages. The book sale is free, but donations are accepted. With the purchase of a first-time (new) membership with the Friends, you will receive an attractive, customized canvas book bag. Book Dealers are welcome, and scanners are permitted. Want to know more? Visit our website at meredithlibrary.org and follow us on Facebook.

lineup in 1963.

On Newfound Lake, not far from Laconia, summer lodgings for vacationers were plentiful. The Whip-O-Will had swimming, boating, and fishing, with a private beach. There were 30 pine-paneled cottages with fireplaces. Bungalo Village, on the west side of Newfound Lake, had 40 bungalow cottages and recreational opportunities galore.

Vacationing during the summer is vastly different today, with easy access to all areas. However, there is a charm in harkening back to slower times, when a good campfire, a cozy cottage, and a refreshing swim in the lake were all it took for a satisfying and memory-making family vacation.

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Fitness and Fun at the Health Fair “Move More to Do More!”

The first Senior Health and Fitness vent in Wolfeboro on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, is part of the National Senior Health and Fitness Day. The Wolfeboro Senior Center (WSC) is sponsoring this free, fun-filled event that will encompass health screenings, health information, and information on fun activities and fitness programs. The national slogan for the day is “Move more to do more!”

On May 31st, the Senior Center will highlight its fitness programs at the Community Center. For the past four years, WSC has provided Zoom chair exercises and gentle yoga classes. These programs are extremely popular! Gentle yoga class on Monday morning is taught by Linda Hopper, a highly respected and certified yoga instructor. Chair exercise classes are Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Participants do not have to drive to a gym but exercise with a group that interacts socially before and after class. These programs are underwritten by our generous benefactor, Bald Peak Colony Club Foundation.

Noreen McDonald teaches our chair exercise classes. Teaching fitness classes for seniors has been part of her life since before she moved to Wolfeboro. Her students give her an A+ rating because of her vast knowledge, her ability to answer questions, and her enthusiasm.

Noreen is also an integral part of the Cotton Valley Trail Committee (CVTC). This organization has created the opportunity for everyone to get outside and experience nature in a safe and beautiful environment. The Trail is a hard-packed, family-friendly multiuse rail trail. Volunteers from this organization will be available to talk with you about how you can enjoy this trail all four seasons.

Pickleball is growing in popularity and is great for seniors. It’s played on smaller courts than other racket games and requires less running from players. Also, it’s easy to play for seniors as it’s played with a plastic ball and a low-impact paddle that puts less stress on the player’s muscles. As pickleball keeps seniors moving, their ankles, hips, and other joints stay healthy and robust. Enthusiastic pickleball players will be at the Community Center to provide information about this sport.

Plan on attending the Health and Fitness Fair to learn more about these classes, meet the instructors (Noreen and Linda), and watch a pickleball demonstration. End the morning by Joining in an easy group walk, starting at the Community Center, along the Russell Chase Bridge -Falls Path.

For more information contact coordinator@wolfeboroseniorcenter.org or call Deborah at 603 832 4256.

New Hampshire Museum Trail: A Look at the Season Ahead

By Mark Okrant

As reported four years ago, there have been people in the U.S. tourism industry who felt the term “museum” was passé, an obstacle rather than an enticement to visitation. One thing is certain, culture and heritage-related activities are immensely popular in this country right now, as more than three-quarters of all travelers participate in them. For their part, American museums host approximately 900 million person-visits each year, a total that would make the most successful major league sports franchise envious.

Here in New Hampshire, twenty-one museum properties are working cooperatively as the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail. Their mission is to connect the public with culturally rich heritage institutions in New Hampshire, by sharing resources and programs, collections, and events. These 21 member museums are recognized as leading cultural institutions that preserve and stimulate an understanding and appreciation of national and state heritage.

The eight member museums within the Lakes Region are the New Hampshire Boat Museum, Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, The Libby Museum, Museum of the White Mountains, Castle in the Clouds, Belknap Mill, Wright Museum of World War II, and the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum. The Seacoast Region houses six museums: the USS Albacore, American Independence Museum, Moffatt-Ladd House and Gardens, Portsmouth Historical Society, Woodman Museum, and Strawbery Banke. There are seven Trail museums in the Merrimack Valley Region: Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, Canterbury Shaker Village, Currier Museum of Art, Lawrence L.Lee Scouting Museum, Manchester Millyard Museum, New England Racing Museum, and the New Hampshire

Historical Society.

Collectively, the Trail is responsible for studying three hundred years of history. To do this, it displays more than one hundred thousand historical artifacts and attracts more than two hundred thousand visitors. While many of the Trail’s museums are closed during the coldest part of the year, each museum’s staff is working on an array of excellent exhibits and programs for the summer/fall of 2023, offering something for every age and a wide range of interests.

What follows is a brief examination of three of these outstanding institutions that contribute to entertainment, education, and the place-ness of their communities. Each of the three is situated in Wolfeboro: The Wright Museum of World War II, New Hampshire Boat Museum, and The Libby Museum.

The Wright Museum of World War II was founded in 1994, for the purpose

of making future generations aware of the sacrifices and contributions by countless Americans during the Second World War. The museum offers two large galleries: one devoted to the military theater and a second that presents the way lives were lived here in the states. The clever design of the museum simultaneously satisfies those with an interest in the strategy, technology, and regalia of the battleground, while others can experience the film, fashion, culture, and innovations that evolved on the home front. The Wright Museum offers a wealth of special artifacts and dioramas, highlighted by three different types of tanks and a 193945-time tunnel that depicts changes occurring at home. It is attention to detail about the home front that truly sets this museum apart. While older visitors will revel in the photographs and artifacts provided by the curators, the museum is certainly relevant to every generation and both genders.

Attendance at the Wright Museum has been growing steadily following the pandemic. In addition to its excellent permanent display, this museum has become increasingly interactive—with three touch screens and four sound stick displays. While the list of 2023 events has not yet been announced, the Wright will offer its usual compelling array of exhibitions, symposia, and evening lectures during the visitor season. Stay tuned for their announcements.

The Wright Museum is situated at 77 Center Street, in Wolfeboro, and is open annually from early May through the end of October 31. Museum hours are 10am-4pm (Monday-Saturday) and 12-4pm (Sunday). Admission fees have not yet been announced for the 2023 season. For more information, call 603 569-1212.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) was founded in 1992, with the mission to inspire an understanding and appreciation for the boating heritage of the fresh waterways (i.e., lakes and rivers) of New Hampshire. One cannot possibly overstate the significance of this slice of the state’s culture.

This museum is widely recognized for boat rides on the Millie B, a replica 1928 Hacker Craft wooden boat named for longtime area resident, tourism director, and state legislator, Mildred Beach. The NHBM offers an exquisite collection of wooden watercraft, highlighted by the zip boat, a middle-class powerboat built by the Laconia Car Company, circa 1900.

Just because this excellent institution calls itself a museum, one should not form preconceptions about a stagnant experience. If ever a museum has the right to call itself “experiential,” this is it. During a visit to the NHBM, one will be immersed in the lengthy history of •Museums

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New Stewardship Director at SLCS

Squam Lakes Conservation Society (SLCS) is thrilled to announce that Katie Currie-Huggard has joined the team as Stewardship Director. Katie comes to SLCS from the Upper Valley Land Trust (UVLT) where she was a Senior Land Steward overseeing 56,000 acres of land on both sides of the Connecticut River. She will be taking over for Pete Helm, SLCS’ Stewardship Director for the last 9 years as he retires this summer.

The Stewardship Director at SLCS has a close relationship with landowners and volunteer monitors, both areas Katie has plenty of experience with from her time at UVLT where she collaborated with landowners to fulfill their land management plans, as well as train and organize volunteers. Katie’s boundless energy will be put to good use as SLCS continues the Forever Squam Initiative to increase the amount of conserved land in the Squam watershed from 30% to 40%.

As SLCS looks to involve more people in their volunteer land stewardship program, Katie’s extensive plant and

bird knowledge as well as her background in Outdoor Education make her training sessions so much more than a lesson on boundary markers and monitor reports. If you would like to volunteer as a property monitor, give her a call at (603) 968-7900.

Like SLCS, Katie is very community-minded. She does volunteer work with many local organizations including chairing the Haverhill Conservation Commission and editing the VTNH Appalachian Trail Guide for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. She has also managed three food pantry gardens which last year produced 1,600 lbs of produce for Willing Hands, a non-profit food distributor in VT.

Squam Lakes Conservation Society is an accredited land trust whose mission is to preserve the unique quality and character of the Squam watershed by protecting its lands for present and future generations since 1960. For more information about SLCS, conserving land or volunteering go to www.foreversqaum.org or give us a call (603) 968-7900.

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Bite Back Against Lyme Disease

Among the tall grasses and wildflowers that sprout each spring and summer lies a stealth predator just waiting for its chance at an easy meal. Ticks may be small in stature, but their impact on bite victims is potentially significant. Preventing Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses comes down to following some key steps.

•Learn how common Lyme disease is. Lyme disease affects an estimated 476,000 people each year in the United States alone, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. Lyme disease is most common in New England, the mid-Atlantic states and the upper Midwest. Between 2009 and 2022, the Government of Canada reported 17,080 human cases of Lyme disease across Canada. However, instances of

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this region’s water-based culture. The Boat Museum is truly a terrific place for families, as numerous hands-on educational opportunities await boating enthusiasts of all ages. Complementing their excellent collection of vintage powerboats, an army of volunteers offers excellent boat building programs for youths, adults, and families. This year, the museum will offer opportunities to study, then actually build, a wooden boat, kayak, or canoe.

While the 2023 season theme has not yet been announced, there will be exhibits entitled “Letting Off Steam,” focusing on steamboats and steam engines. This will include an excellent model railroad exhibit depicting the Wolfeboro area during the steam era.

The Boat Museum is located at 399 Center Street in Wolfeboro. NHBM is in the midst of a capital campaign for its nearby Moultonborough property.

Lyme disease are likely underreported due to undiagnosed cases.

•Know which ticks carry Lyme disease. The black-legged deer tick and the Western black-legged tick carry the Lyme disease spirochete. The blacklegged tick is native to the northeastern, mid-Atlantic and north-central U.S., while the western black-legged tick is found on the Pacific coast.

• Wear light-colored clothing outdoors. When traveling in areas where ticks reside, it is important to wear light-colored clothing. Long pants and tall socks, long-sleeved shirts, and hats also should be worn. It is easier to spot ticks on light-colored clothing, and covering up prevents ticks from gaining easy access to skin.

• Know where to expect ticks. John’s Hopkins Medicine says black-legged

The New Hampshire Boat Museum’s visitor season normally extends from Memorial Day through after Labor Day. However, during the 2023 season, renovation of the museum’s new building on Route 25 in Moultonborough means that there will be an opening preview opportunity during the fall. The new facility will provide increased opportunities for discovery, learning, and fun, with a focus upon boating/ lake history and ecology. As always, the public is encouraged to select from a choice of membership levels. Admission for members, active military, and non-members aged 13 and under is free, $8 for senior citizens, $6 students 14-17, and $10 for adults 22-64. The fee for tour group participants is $6. For more information, telephone 603 569-4554.

The Libby Museum was founded in 1912, by Dr. Henry Libby, with the goal of educating visitors about the natural world. Entering this eclectic jewel, patrons will encounter a twelve-

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ticks live in moist and humid environments, particularly in and near wooded or grassy areas. Walking through leaves and bushes or through tall grasses can disturb ticks and enable them to jump onto people or pets. To avoid ticks, walk in the center of trails and avoid tall vegetation.

•Be mindful of pets. Even if you do not venture outdoors into tick-laden environments, your dog may. He or she can carry ticks into the house where they may end up on you or other family members. Prescription tick repellent products are available from veterinarians, and there are topical solutions and collars that can keep ticks away.

• Remove ticks quickly and correctly. The CDC says if a tick is removed in less than 24 hours from when it first attached, the chances of getting Lyme

foot tall moose, a polar bear, a huge alligator, a mummy’s hand, and a human skeleton. However, these are a small sample of the treasures that this museum offers. Located at 755 North Main Street in Wolfeboro, The Libby provides opportunities to view a range of colonial pieces, as well as artifacts from China, the Middle East, and other corners of the world.

As the Libby is more than one century old, one may mistakenly believe that it offers little beside fixed displays in glass boxes. In fact, the Libby provides an opportunity—rare among similar institutions—to handle the merchandise, including fur, feathers, and hides. Furthermore, subsequent directors have continued the founder’s directive to allow visitors to experience regional flora and fauna, by taking advantage of the property’s beautiful surroundings and vistas.

While the museum serves the interests of patrons of all ages, children will find its nature programs and nature

disease is very small. Remove a tick with fine-tipped tweezers as soon as it is noticed, being cautious to remove all mouth parts. Try not to squeeze the tick, as it can regurgitate saliva and other fluids when squeezed.

•Repel ticks when possible. Create less favorable conditions for ticks. Use a product containing DEET or permethrin on clothing to repel ticks. Some people use chemical-control agents on their properties to reduce the number of ticks in the yard. Discourage deer from the property, as they can carry many ticks, by erecting fences and removing vegetation that deer eat.

Various strategies can help people reduce their risk for Lyme disease. ~ Metro

trails particularly inviting. Nature programs for 5 to 7 year olds and 11 to 14 year olds are available, and the Libby is a favorite stop for third grade school groups. For adults, there are excellent art programs on Saturdays, with opportunities to sketch animals in the Libby’s collection, as well as a wide range of area vistas.

There is much new activity planned for the 2023 season, but not identified as yet. The Libby Museum will be open from June 1 through Columbus Day. It is closed on Mondays, but open from 10am to 4pm during Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 16 and military veterans are admitted free of charge. For more information, telephone 603 569-1035.

This is a small sample of the museums on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail. More information about these important resources will be provided in future issues of The Laker

Manufacturing A Place in Sports History

By Thomas P. Caldwell

Baseball fans were astonished in early April when a bat once wielded by the legendary Babe Ruth sold at auction for $1.85 million — a record price that exceeded the previous $1.68 million private sale of a bat that also had belonged to “the Babe”.

What many did not realize is that both bats were manufactured in Plymouth, New Hampshire, by the Draper-Maynard Manufacturing Company which for half a century ranked among the largest sporting goods makers in the country.

Babe Ruth became a Hall of Famer after establishing baseball records that included 60 single-season home runs in 1927, and 714 career homers. From his first years playing for the Boston Red Sox, he had relied on bats manufactured by Draper-Maynard.

Days after Babe, as a 21-year-old, pitched all 14 innings in Game 2 of the 1916 World Series, for a 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers, he visited the Draper-Maynard plant. Arriving in Plymouth as a hero, he greeted fans from Plymouth Normal School (later Plymouth State College and now Plymouth State University) while wearing a full-length raccoon coat. Inside the

plant, he made an effort at hand-stitching a baseball.

He reportedly said, “I can hit ’em better than I can sew ’em.’’

During that visit, Babe and his Red Sox teammates, who made the trip to be fitted for new baseball gloves for the coming season and to endorse the company’s sporting goods, played an exhibition game against Laconia’s

town team. To even the odds, Babe and

his catcher played for the local team, resulting in an 8-6 victory for the home team.

The Draper-Maynard Company began as a family business, with Jason C.and Nathaniel F. Draper manufacturing buckskin gloves. They opened a tanyard and glove factory on Glove Hollow Brook, near the Bridgewater town line, in 1840.

Their business was not unique for its time: There were some 20 small plants in the area manufacturing both dress gloves and mittens and work gloves, aided by the tanning process perfected by Alvah McQuesten of Plymouth in the early 1830s. The process used hemlock and oil on buckskin to produce a soft and pliable leather.

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over the business in 1877, making it J.F. Draper and Company. In 1881, he asked his brother-in-law, John Maynard, to join the company, forming Draper & Maynard. John, who had been born in Loudon and had attended business college in Manchester, also studied architecture and worked as a contractor and builder. Under their new partnership, they split their duties between managing the factory and handling sales.

As the business grew, they purchased a tannery in Ashland where they built a factory and storehouses. Eight years later, ready to expand again, they built large wooden factory in Plymouth, next to the town hall. The huge building was

104 feet long and three stories high.

Being shrewd businessmen and recognizing that glove-making had become very competitive, they turned to a new product line when Arthur Irwin approached them with his ideas for a baseball glove.

Until then, baseball was played bare-handed, and Arthur, a Canadian-born shortstop for the Worcester (Massachusetts) Ruby Legs, had broken the third and fourth fingers on his left hand. Determined to continue playing, he acquired an oversized glove, sewed the fingers together, inserted padding into the palm for protection, and took the field. When the glove attracted the attention of his teammates and opponents, Arthur decided that it had potential, and he traveled 130

miles to Ashland to seek Jason’s help in developing a protective yet functional infielder’s glove.

Draper’s custom buckskin glove proved to be durable, yet soft and flexible, and by the time Arthur’s injury had healed, he had become so comfortable with the glove that he continued to wear one for the rest of his career.

John, meanwhile, took the new product across the country, with such success that Draper-Maynard Company began mass producing baseball gloves, bats, baseballs, uniforms, footballs, basketballs, leather grips for golf clubs, and boxing gloves. D&M even had its own golf course.

In 1902, Uhea Suzuki visited the factory and bought the rights to sell D&M products in Japan, and the Plymouth company later opened a factory in Canada.

After the original Plymouth factory burned to the ground in 1910, the company built a new four-story brick structure in its place. A figure of a dog, purportedly modeled after Jason’s hound and named the “Lucky Dog”, was mounted over the doorway, and it became the company trademark. Draper & Maynard produced Lucky Dog baseballs, bats, gloves, sweaters, and other sports garments.

Cementing its role in the community, Draper & Maynard donated equipment to local youth groups and built a ballpark. During World War I, it sold leather aviator helmets and uniforms to the government.

Draper & Maynard’s sales representatives pitched their products to each major league team, and the company’s gloves, mitts, and bats are said to have been used by some 90 percent of the big leaguers during the 1920s. The company’s baseballs were guaranteed to last at least 18 innings.

The company opened sales offices in New York and San Francisco, and one of his top sellers, L.L. Bean, took what he learned from his experience there to start his own company for outdoors-

men in Maine.

Meanwhile, the demand for the hand-sewn baseballs helped the factory workers to become skilled in gauging the perfect weight and shape of a baseball. John experimented with using machines to make the gloves, but he found that local women, working at home, accomplished more precise stitching. As a result, he hired dozens of women to sew gloves and balls from horse and cowhides. Each woman was able to produce six baseballs an hour.

The company’s marketing plan included actively recruiting sports stars to promote its products, and Babe Ruth endorsed his favorite baseball glove, known as the G41. Babe and other Red Sox players had an endorsement deal that ran from 1915 to 1920, and they visited the Draper & Maynard facility several times, typically arriving with their wives and staying in the area for two or more days.

Players from other teams also stopped by, and the company won endorsements from Walter Johnson, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and Frankie Fritsch. Frankie, in full-page ads appearing in East Coast newspapers, credited his D&M glove for helping him to become an All-Star shortstop.

As the company expanded, John organized the work into separate divisions for leather goods, uniforms, and baseballs. After Jason died in 1913, John served as company president until 1930 and remained on the board until his death in 1937 at age 91. Cincinnati-based P. Goldsmith & Sons Company purchased the manufacturing company a few months later and moved operations out of state. The company later merged with MacGregor Sporting Goods, and a Japan-based company now owns the name and the Lucky Dog trademark.

The old D&M factory in downtown Plymouth has been renovated into offices and a dormitory for Plymouth State University.

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The Co-op is committed to supporting local growers: meats, cheeses, seafood, eggs, dairy, bread, pasta, ice cream and produce are sourced from farms and vendors across greater New England. You will also find a full complement of supplements, homeopathic remedies, and household cleaning products. Visit soon to shop our fantastic selection of favorites like honey, jelly, maple syrup, beer,wine and mead.

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Dogs and Burgers: True Signs of Warm Weather

By Mark Okrant

With warm weather approaching, our culinary passions will soon turn to the good old hot dog and hamburger. So popular is the hot dog as a summer food that it was memorialized in a mid-60s song, Under the Boardwalk:

“Under the board-walk, board-walk . . .From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel...Mm-mm, you can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries they sell . . .” (The Drifters, 1964).

What exactly is a hot dog? A hot dog, or dog, consists of a grilled or steamed sausage served in the slit of a partially sliced bun. Other popular terms include wiener and frankfurter (aka frank). While the hot dog is regarded as a quintessentially American dish, hot dog sausages were first produced in Germany, in 1484. In fact, the term Frankfurter is derived directly from the German city with the same name.

There is an ongoing argument whether a hot dog deserves to be considered a sandwich. Regardless, pork and beef are the traditional meats used in hot dogs, with less expensive dogs made from chicken or turkey. Changes in meat technology and dietary preferences have led manufacturers to lower the salt content and to use vegetarian meat substitutes. Hot dog preparation varies worldwide. Typical condiments include mustard, ketchup, relish, onions in tomato sauce, and cheese sauce. Sauerkraut, diced onions, jalapeños, chili, grated cheese, coleslaw, bacon, and olives are commonly used as garnishes.

Once hot dogs were imported to the

United States, they became popular as a working-class street food, sold at makeshift stands and carts. Years later, the hot dog was closely associated with baseball. Today, consumption is at its greatest within large cities, especially New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. They are a traditional element of American food culture, a major part of public events and sports since the 1920s. In the US, the term hot dog refers to either the sausage alone or the combination of a sausage and bun. Stands and trucks sell hot dogs at street corners and highway locations. Wandering hot dog vendors carry their product into sports grandstands. At convenience stores, franks are kept heated on rotating grills, with 7-Eleven selling the largest number. Dogs are also common on children’s menus in restaurants. Nathan’s Famous is one of several restaurants where hot dogs are a specialty item. And, of course, Nathan’s hosts its famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest each year at Coney Island, on the fourth of July. 20 billion hot dogs are consumed in the United States every year, with 150 million eaten during the Independence Day holiday alone.

In the Lakes Region, hot dogs are on the menus of several restaurants: the Center Harbor Diner in Center Harbor, George’s Diner in Meredith, Scovill Family Restaurant in Alton, and at Sawyers in Gilford. And, of course, they remain a favorite meal at family barbecues throughout the region.

A hamburger, or burger, is a food consisting of a patty of ground meat—typi-

cally beef—placed inside a sliced bun or bulky roll. Some historians believe that the name originally derives from Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany; however, others argue that the connection between the food and the city is unproven. A 1904 edition of the New York Tribune reported that hamburgers first gained national recognition at the St. Louis World’s Fair of that year. One source that has become accepted among residents of New England tells that Louis’ Lunch, a small lunch wagon in New Haven, Connecticut, sold the first hamburger in the U.S. in 1900. The tiny restaurant remains in business today.

Hamburgers are often served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, and condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or relish. Hamburgers are typically sold at fast-food restaurants, diners, and specialty highend restaurants. Certainly, the name has been associated with many different types of ground meat sandwiches, such as buffalo, venison, kangaroo, chicken, turkey, elk, lamb, or salmon. Ironically, the name is even applied to meatless sandwiches, as is the case of the veggie burger. Each year, 50 billion burgers are sold in the U.S., most cooked indoors, with others prepared out of doors in backyards and picnic areas. The highest rates of American hamburger consumption per capita are in Nevada, Utah, and Oregon; while the lowest rates are in Wyoming and Vermont.

The list of fast-food restaurants that sell hamburgers includes McDonald’s,

Wendy’s (square burgers), Burger King, A&W, Culver ’s, Whataburger, Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s chain, Jack in the Box, Harvey’s, Shake Shack, InN-Out Burger, Five Guys, Fatburger, Vera’s, Burgerville, Back Yard Burgers, Roy Rogers, Smashburger, and Red Robin. Within the Lakes Region, hamburgers are sold at Wendy’s restaurants in Gilford and Tilton, at McDonald’s in Laconia and Meredith, and at Burger King in Tilton.

Locally, hamburgers are on the menus of numerous restaurants. Gilford’s Ellacoya offers seven types of hamburger, plus turkey and veggie burgers. Another restaurant selling hamburgers is The Breeze in Gilford. South End Pizza and Seafood in Laconia offers four types of hamburgers and chicken burgers. Myrna’s Classic Cuisine in Gilford sells hamburgers and Portella veggie burgers. The menu at George’s Diner includes hamburgers and hamburger plates. The Yankee Smokehouse in West Ossipee has sirloin and veggie burgers on its menu, while Wolfe’s Tavern in Wolfeboro offers several higher-end burgers. Scovill Family Restaurant and Sawyers have several types of hamburgers on their menus.

Your preference may run toward hot dogs and hamburgers made from beef, chicken, turkey, or other forms of meat, and even veggie products. There are numerous ways of having your burger or dog cooked—over charcoal, on a gas grille, or even on an electronic griddle—the choices are limitless and each of them is mouthwatering.

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Pickleball: If You Aren’t Playing Yet, Chances Are You Soon Will

By Mark Okrant

There is a sport whose popularity is growing by leaps and bounds in the US. Not since the late fifties and early sixties, when the Arnold Palmer phenomenon brought golf to the forefront, have we witnessed anything like the rapid development of pickleball. A word to the wise: despite its name, pickleball has nothing to do with dilled Cucumis sativus (i.e., dill pickles).

Many of us are surprised to learn that the “new” court sport of pickleball has been around for more than half a century. In fact, its origin was the responsibility of three men—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—vacationing on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965.

Pritchard came up with the name, after he was inspired by “the thrown-together leftover non-starters in the ‘pickle boat’ of crew races.” However, devotees should thank Pritchard’s fourteen-year-old son Frank, who prompted his dad to “make up a game” to remedy boredom on Bainbridge that summer.

According to the International Federation of Pickleball, Pritchard and Bell went to a nearby backyard shed and grabbed a plastic perforated ball from a Whiffle Ball bat and ball set; next they located a pair of table tennis paddles, set up a badminton net, and started playing the first game. Two years later, in 1967, the first pickleball court was erected in a neighbor’s backyard. True to its origins, today’s game still resembles ping pong, tennis, and badminton, and can be played either on

indoor or outdoor courts.

The sport has gained popularity in the general population at an amazing rate. According to the New York Times, there has been a 40 percent increase in players since 2019, reaching 4.2 million. But the fandom hasn’t stopped there, as the number of recently published books about the sport and artist-designed pickleball paddles will attest. Now, owing to the interest of high-profile investors, a televised celebrity tournament and a Major League Pickleball League have gained traction.

Presently, there are both national and international tournaments. If you think the caliber of athlete committed to the new major league is similar to

the cast of a season of Dancing With the Stars—think again. Among the superstar athletes who have pledged to ownership in this fledgling organization are: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Kevin Love from NBA basketball; Kim Clijsters from WTA tennis; James Blake from ATP tennis; and Tom Brady and Drew Brees from NFL football.

So what exactly is this sport that everyone, from office workers standing around water coolers to members of local table tennis clubs, is talking about?

Most people compare pickleball to a smaller version of tennis, but a bigger version of ping pong. According to the USA Pickleball Association’s official

rules, the sport can either be played as singles or doubles. This means that you can have two players on a team or you can play individually. Doubles is the most common way of playing.

The court, which measures 20 feet by 44 feet, is the same size for both singles and doubles matches. Its layout is similar to tennis because it has a left and right service area with a 7-foot non-valley zone referred to as “the kitchen.” The small court allows for less mobility and doesn’t require previous racquet experience to thrive, which is why pickleball is great for all ages and skill levels. It’s also a great exercise option for those senior players who have physical limitations.

The serve must be underhand, with the paddle-to-ball contact remaining below waist level. ‘Drop serves’ (i.e., hitting the ball off a bounce) are also permitted. One serve is allowed per server, and it must be made diagonally crosscourt, over a net, much like the rules of tennis. Specifics on serves vary depending on whether the game is played as doubles or single.

The interesting part about pickleball game play is that only the serving team can score points. Normally, games are played to 11, and the team must win by 2 points. Tournaments games are typically played to 15 or 21, and teams also must win by 2 points.

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than a tennis racquet and a bit bigger than a ping pong paddle. They are primarily made of lightweight composite materials, including aluminum and graphite.

As for the ball, pickleballs can be compared to whiffle balls due to the hollowness, holes and similar size, but they are different. Pickleballs are slightly heavier and the hole shapes aren’t the same. Balls come in a variety of colors, but must be a solid shade to comply with the International Confederation of Pickleball’s guidelines. The pickleball net is 36 inches high by 22 feet wide.

As stated earlier, it is not necessary to be a gifted athlete to play pickleball. The sport offers opportunities to players of all age groups since there’s less strain on the body and the rules are easier to grasp. Fun is the name of the

game; however, the sport does have its fair share of players who take it seriously.

Jim Straw, a sixty-something year old resident of Loudon, told us he tries to play two to three times per week, year round. “One can play as much in summer as winter.” He went on to state, “What attracts me is the way the game is played, so many different modes, from slow to fast to slow, hard hitting to soft hitting shots.” Asked to elaborate about the pros versus cons of

the game, he described the camaraderie with like-minded people. However, he was quick to say, “The only real downside to me is getting hurt. I generally play aggressive; at the end of the day, my old body says, you fool, you shouldn’t have gone after that ball.”

Lynda Caine, another retiree from Loudon, learned the game when a neighbor couple invited her to join them. She prefers to play outdoors, and describes pickleball as “addictive . . . the sound of the paddle meeting the ball stays in your mind.” Caine uses an app called TeamReach to find nearby players. The one downside—one certainly shared by other sports—is that “the game can bring out the real person; some people are highly competitive, and only play to win.” On the whole, both Straw and Caine say most people they meet make it fun to play.

Most people are gravitating to pickleball for its social aspect, since the close-quartered court offers opportunities for conversation and banter during games. As a consequence, the demand upon recreation departments and athletic clubs for new court space continues to escalate.

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