We want you to be safe on the trails! The NH Fish and Game Department and the White Mountain National Forest are partners in a mountain safety education program called “hikeSafe” to help get the word out on what hikers need to know.
As part of this program, the Hiker Responsibility Code is posted on hikeSafe signs at all major trailheads in New Hampshire. The code applies to all hikers, from beginners on a short hike to experienced outdoor enthusiasts embarking on an expedition. Please practice the elements of the code and share the code with fellow trekkers. This will help increase responsibility and reduce the need for Search and Rescue efforts.
In case of an accident or emergency, call the NH State Police at 1- 800-525-5555 or 911.
Be sure to give specific details concerning you, your emergency, your location and
you’ll return and your emergency plans.
• To stay together. When you start as a group, hike as a group, end as a group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
•To turn back. Weather changes quickly in the mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The mountains will be there another day.
a call-back number.
• For emergencies. Even if you are headed out for just an hour, an injury, severe weather or a wrong turn could become life threatening. Don’t assume you will be rescued; know how to rescue yourself.
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You Are Responsible For:
• Knowledge and gear. Become self reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, local weather and your equipment before you start.
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July 12-14- On The Green 1
10-5 & Sun 10-4
To share the hiker code with others.
July 27-28- Mt. Washington Valley Craft Fair
Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rte. 16, North Conway, NH Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
•To leave your plans . Tell someone where you are going, the trails you are hiking, when
Additional resources for hiking preparation, including how to plan your trip and what to know if you’re hiking with children or a group, can be found at hikesafe.com.
August 9-11- On The Green 2 Arts& Crafts Festival Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, NH Fri/Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
August 17-18- Mt. Washington Valley Craft Fair
Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rte. 16, North Conway, NH Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
Aug. 30-Sept. 1- Gunstock Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair
Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, NH Sat & Sun 10-5
September 21-22- Falling Leaves Craft Fair
Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, NH Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
October 5-6- Mt. Washington Valley Craft Fair
Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rte. 16, North Conway, NH Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
October 19-20- Leaf Peeper's Craft Fair
Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rte. 16, North Conway, NH Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
November 2-3- Silver Bells Craft Fair
Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, NH Sat 10-4 & Sun 10-3
December 14- Holly Jolly Craft Fair
DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua Hotel, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua NH Saturday 8:30-2:30
December 21- Santa's Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair
DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua Hotel, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua NH Saturday 8:30-2:30
Summer has officially arrived, and so has the boating season! This means you may have already met up with a Lake Host when launching your boat onto one of New Hampshire’s approximately 1,000 lakes during the past couple of weeks. Outfitted in bright blue t-shirts and armed with information, Lake Hosts help boaters prevent invasive species from spreading from lake to lake. For the past 22 years, Lake Hosts and boaters have been working together, saving our lakes from devastating invasive species and keeping New Hampshire a boating paradise.
This summer, more than 700 trained Lake
Hosts are stationed at nearly 100 public boat ramps throughout the state through the NH LAKES Lake Host Program. Lake Hosts show boaters how to inspect boat hulls and trailers and a number of nooks and crannies to remove hitchhiking fragments of plants and other debris before launching into and after coming out of the water. Lake Hosts also explain why it’s important for boaters to do their best to drain out all drops of water from bilges and engines after boating and to keep drain plugs out between waterbodies to prevent the spread of invasive animals.
Infestations of invasive plants like milfoil can cause BIG problems in our lakes. A massive area of submerged and tangled invasive plants in our lakes can See HOSTS on 26
The Weirs Times newspaper was first published
Our newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper
Calvert’s historic publication.
Now I may sound a bit like Andy Rooney when I write this but, how can everyone have “The Best” if by definition (and implication) “The Best” indicates that the “it” (singular) being talked about, is the one and only best? Dictionary.com defines “best” as “something or someone that is the most excellent, most suitable, of the highest quality, or the highest degree.” Again, implying that whatever or whoever “it” may be that you are talking about, is (singularly) “The Best”. Better than all the rest, by comparison.
This is what I ran into the other day while looking for a recipe for a chicken marinade for grilling. To begin my search I figured I would first go to consult that all seeing, all knowing, all powerful (No,
not the Wizard of Oz!) internet. Afterall, if Artificial Intelligence is so smart, you would think that it could come up with something as simple as The Best Chicken Marinade.
But, no, rather than come up with “The Best” grilled chicken marinade it came up with five or six “The Best’s” and even a few “Really Good’s”. Once again proving that AI is only as smart as its programmer or, in this case, its programmer’s grammar, seeing as how AI came up with multiple “bests” (plural) rather than just “the best” (singular) along with a few “real goods” and “darn goods”. But, setting this grammatical conundrum aside, in perusing these “best” recipes and also the “real good” ones too, it quickly became apparent that they all had several general ingredients in common: oil, acid, salt, sweet, and seasonings. Which, by the way, is the basis for nearly any marinade be
they good, better, or best. So, with these characteristics in mind a little refresher may be in order.
The purpose of a marinade is two fold: to add flavor and to tenderize meat. Now most would think, it’s chicken and chicken is pretty well tender. And most would agree with this assessment. But, in addition to flavor and tenderizing, marinades also offer the ability to add moisture, which in the case of barbequing is a plus. Why? Because when you barbeque you typically introduce a smoking dry heat to cook the meat, which in turn, can dry the meat being cooked. So some marinades are used to not only add flavor and tenderize meat but also to add moisture to the meat or keep it from drying out during this cooking process.
What also helps cook the meat evenly is that today’s grills are different from those of a generation or two ago. While the grills
MEREDITH - The Mini Winni Party Bus proudly celebrates its oneyear anniversary n the Lakes Region’s entertainment scene. Over the past year, the Mini Winni Party Bus has become synonymous with unforgettable celebrations, offering locals and vacationers alike the ultimate party experience against the backdrop of Lake Winnipesaukee’s stunning beauty.
Since its inception, the Mini Winni has taken the Lakes Region by storm, becoming the go-to choice for a wide range of events. From birthdays to weddings, concerts to corporate gatherings, the party bus has played host to countless memorable moments, bringing joy and excitement to all who step aboard.
As they mark their one-year milestone, they are thrilled to celebrate their expansion with two additional Mini Winni Party Bus-
es hitting the road. This expansion allows them to cater to even more celebrations and provide an unparalleled level of fun and
entertainment to their guests.
“We are incredibly proud of the success the Mini Winni has had over the past
year,” said Chad, owner of the Mini Winni Party Bus. “It has been a joy to witness the smiles and laughter of our passengers as they celebrate their special occasions onboard. With the addition of our two buses, we look forward to continuing to create unforgettable memories for years to come.”
What sets the Mini Winni Party Bus apart is its commitment to offering exclusive tailgating packages for concerts and events. With premium amenities including state-ofthe-art sound systems, and vibrant LED lighting, Corn-hole boards, Blackstone grill and
more for guests to enjoy the ultimate pre-event party experience before heading to their destination.
For their one year anniversary thye invite everyone to check out the Mini Winni Party Bus and experience the magic for themselves. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, tying the knot, or simply looking to have a good time with friends and family, the Mini Winni Party Bus promises an experience like no other.
For booking inquiries and more information, visit www.MiniWinniBus.com or contact (603) 425-6336.
A trip to one of New Hampshire’s lakes in its Lake Region can offer a time of immense enjoyment whether it is a picnic on the shore, a swim in its waters, a canoe ride upon them, or trying to catch some fish.
You may, however, be thinking more of an ice cream cone or a lobster roll from a business by the side of the lake, or a diving experience to the bottom, or a speed boat ride. However, if the lake isn’t big enough and you like water that looks a little angrier and moves around a bit more there is always the ocean not far away, If water isn’t your thing, but fresh air and spectacular views are, there are the mountains. But if you just want to explore in a mostly quiet environment and roam away from the beaten paths, you might enjoy a walk in the woods. I did that recently and reflected on past experiences as I did.
As I drove to the location I chose for my walk in the woods the voices coming from my car radio were discussing a book written about searching for
Bigfoot. It was not until my adult years that I realized that anyone in the northeastern section of our country was looking for the elusive Bigfoot.
A number of years ago my grandchildren from a more urban location visited my wife and I here in New Hampshire. They had been watching TV episodes about people searching for Bigfoot and decided that the woods of New Hampshire offered a good place for Bigfoot to hang out. So to the woods we went and the grandchildren, who were young in age at that time, used the techniques they saw on TV to try to lure Bigfoot out of his hiding place. So we hooted and hollered and banged on tree trunks in order to get the big guy’s attention, but to no avail.
On my most recent walk I kept the possibility of seeing Mr. Bigfoot in the back of my mind, but also the greater likelihood of seeing a bear, or a moose, but the closest viewing of anything like those was the lone bear found only on a picture from my trail camera. At least the big bear was out in the woods where he is supposed to be. Some deer pictures found on the camera card were confirmation that the tracks I saw during my walk were really made
by live deer.
Another grandchildren visit from the past found them interested in the gold that they heard from someplace could be found in New Hampshire. So an old pan was found by their father to use as a panning utensil and again we made a trip to the woods where there was a small stream and the panning began. And the panning ended without any discovery of gold, but perhaps with the realization that there are things to search for and particularly things to see and do away from the beaten path. There are many marked trails for hiking in New Hampshire, and these offer great experiences, not only to enjoy God’s creations, but to benefit from the exercise involved, and, if one finds it too strenuous to tackle the hills, some are on the level. You are unlikely, however, to find woods in New Hampshire without some variation in ground height. But to leave your shoe or boot marks in places where there aren’t marked trails can be just as beneficial and rewarding.
Such walks should be in areas that you or someone with you is familiar with because you do not want to get lost in
MOULTONBOROUGH - On Fridays, July 19 and August 16, New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host Lake Discovery Drop In Days, a free program in which kids can engage in a variety of interactive, boatrelated activities. Focusing on the ways in which the state’s waterways connect the past to the future, families will participate in hands-on projects such as arts and crafts, games, and science experiments that highlight lake ecology.
This year, the program is sponsored by Lakefront Living Realty - The Smith Group. Owners/REALTORS Glenn and Angela Smith expressed excitement regarding their support of “a local program that gets kids involved with the lake.”
“We love boating and Lake
Winnipesaukee,” said Glenn, explaining that their family spends significant time on the water.
“We love going to Wolfeboro by boat for breakfast or dinner,” he added. “We enjoy the beauty of the lake and the surrounding mountains.”
Families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to take part in the program.
“The hope behind this pro-
gram is that it can serve as a gateway to all we offer at the museum,” said Martha Cummings, NHBM executive director, “We also offer tours that highlight lake culture and so much more than just
boats.”
In addition to Lake Discovery Drop In Days, NHBM programs and activities of interest for kids (and families) include Boat Building, Boat Cruises in the ‘Millie B’ and ‘Miss Lauren,’ and more. “At the boat museum, we educate kids and families about our freshwater boating heritage, safety, and awareness of ecology to preserve our lakes and rivers,” added Cummings.
Lake Discovery Drop In Days will take place on Fridays July 19 and August 16
between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at NHBM’s Moultonborough campus, 130 Whittier Hwy (Rte 25). Those interested in participating in activities can stop by anytime during the two-hour program. More information about the event can be found at nhbm.org.
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging programs and events tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane and Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, Taylor Community, Belletetes, and North Water Marine. To learn more about NHBM, visit nhbm.org.
Since 1992, Roche Realty Group has proudly been family-owned and locally operated, earning recognition as one of New Hampshire’s top independent real estate companies for sales of luxury waterfront properties, residential and water access homes, new developments, condominiums, land, and commercial property. Our knowledgeable agents provide the market knowledge, cutting-edge tools, and comprehensive resources needed to ensure your real estate experience is both seamless and gratifying.
Old friends, sat on the park bench like bookends – Paul Simon/ Bookends, 1968
It is fun to try a new author, someone on the best seller list, or a book recommended by a friend. However, you might waste your precious reading time on the first chapter or two before giving up on a book that just does not catch your attention no matter how many copies have been sold or how much your friend enjoyed it. Alternatively, you might be more comfortable with old friends, authors whose works you can read more than once and still find something new, something comforting, something exciting within the pages either in a new novel or story or one you have read many times. Summer is a good time for visiting old friends. Here are my suggestions for summer reading from old friends of mine.
Memoir: You Never Know: A Memoir, Tom Selleck, DeySt, 2024
The book is new, but I have been a Tom Selleck fan since his “Magnum, P.I.” television series in the 1980’s, so I consider him an old friend. I was happy to come across Selleck’s memoirs and happier still reading them. Selleck begins by giving us a glimpse of his family life with his mom and dad and siblings and his beginnings as an actor such as his appearance on The Dating Game and his time in Fox Studio’s New Talent program. We get a look at the cowboy movies he has done, The Sacketts and Shadow Riders. Most of the memoir, however, covers Tom Selleck’s most famous role as Thomas Magnum. Reading You Never Know is, I imagine, like sitting down with Tom Selleck for a good visit. As you read Selleck’s words you will sense that his own disposition permeates his characters, particularly his honesty, integrity, and humor.
Horror: You Like It Darker, Stephen King, Scribner, 2024
I read my first Stephen King novel, Salem’s Lot, in the summer of 1977 in the slow times of my night shift at Christmas Island Motel in Weirs Beach. I am a realistic person and was so even in my youth. I did not fear the boogie man, and I did not believe in vampires, until I read Stephen King. For a few moments during one night shift, I was positive that there was a vampire tapping at the window between the front desk and the indoor pool. You can bet the pool lights went on seconds after I heard the tapping, and I finished that novel on my day off, in daylight. I went on to read King’s pre- Salem’s Lot novels and I became one of his Constant Readers. These days I most enjoy his short stories and novellas, but I will not turn up my nose at his “doorstoppers.” His latest book, You Like It Darker caught my attention, and when I
New Hampshire’s Lake
Winnipesaukee is one of the most sought after fishing destinations in the Northeast United States. The lake was given the name Winnipesaukee by the Abenaki Native Americans; the name translates into English as “smile of the great spirit.” Most often referred to as “Winni” by its regular anglers, this 45,000 acre glacial lake is home to an abundance of warm and cold water fish that attract anglers from across the U.S. and Canada.
Winnipesaukee is considered by many to be a world-class smallmouth bass fishery, and therefore is the focus of many local, regional, and national level fishing tournament circuits each year. With more than 280 miles of shoreline available, there is little cause to compete for fishing spots. The rocky shores of the lake are some of the most popular smallmouth locations and make for the perfect place to pitch jigs for one of Winni’s infamous 3 or 4-pound bronze-backs. Once the bass move into shal-
low water around mid-May, they can be caught there throughout much of the month of June until they move into deeper water as temperatures rise.
A walk down the bass lure isle of any tackle store is enough to make your head spin. I like to keep it simple. A 5-inch senko (rubber worm) rigged wacky (with the hook sideways through the middle of the worm) fished shallow and very slow along the bottom will work most days, especially around rock piles and docks. Dock fishing can be controversial as some shoreline landowners find it invasive and others have had bad experiences with anglers hitting boats with lures and even getting hooks stuck in boat seats and dock furniture. There is no law against fishing around docks. Public waters of the state are owned by the public, but 280 miles of mostly developed shoreline means more than enough docks to fish. When I come to a dock where people are outside enjoying the day by the side of the lake, I skip that dock and move along to the next one. It’s a courtesy that goes a long
way and keeps everyone, myself and my clients included, in a good mood.
Winni is also managed for lake trout and landlocked salmon and is stocked with rainbow trout that get big. Fishing for the three salmonid species attracts droves of anglers for them each year from April through September. Early in the spring, most anglers troll live smelt, but once smelt spawns are over the bait shops no longer carry them and many anglers switch to trolling spoons, flies. Early in the spring most of the salmonids will cruise super shallow water in search of smelt that are staged before heading up brooks to spawn. Throughout the spring and early summer, salmonids will gradually move deeper. Lake trout will always be found near the bottom, regardless of their depth. Salmon and rainbows will be all over the water column, but will move closer to the surface to feed, until the thermocline (a steep temperature gradient between the upper warm layer and the lower cold layer) sets up. Once the thermocline sets up around late June, See MOORE on 24
Bria on the boardwalk in the middle of the swamp on the Swamp Trail in the Chamberlain- Reynolds Memorial Forest on Squam Lake. The trails start from College Road in Center Harbor and are maintained by the Squam Lakes Association. Trail maps and a nature guide can be found at SquamLakes.org.
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest Trail Map, The trails are maintained by the Squam Lakes Association for the New England Forestry Foundation.
“The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.” SLA Mission Statement--SquamLake.org.
There is a lot to love about the Squam Lakes Region and the SLR helps make it possible for its members and the public to access Squam Lake and the surrounding forests and mountains.
At their headquarters on Piper Cove, Route 3, Holderness there is a boat launch, restricted to 25 hp or less. From May to October the SLA rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards.
The SLA, with the help of many volunteers,
maintains over 50 miles of hiking trails. Lots of trails! Including the Crawford-Ridgepole Trail that traverses the Squam Range from Cotton Mountain to Sandwich Notch Road and the popular Old Bridle Path up to West Rattlesnake Mountain.
One afternoon last week Bria and I decided to hike the trails in the Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest and then go out kayaking. The warm weather convinced us that hiking and then playing on the water would be a fun combination.
Along the trails spring flowers are delightful. Clockwise from upper right: Purple Violet, Painted Trillium, Threeleaf Goldthread, Hobblebush.
The Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest is located off of College Road in Center Harbor. There are two trailheads, the West Fire Road has a parking lot and the East Fire Road has room for 4 or 5 cars on the shoulder of the College Road. Please See PATENAUDE on 30
The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will open for the season on Friday, July 5th, welcoming visitors to see our collection of period photographs and objects focused on historic tourism, recreation, and transportation on the Big Lake. This season, we are also delighted to display David Warren’s new models of the historic Lake Winnipesaukee mailboats Dolphin, Marshal Foch and Uncle Sam II. The Museum, located at 503 Endicott Street North (Route 3) next to Funspot, will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM through mid-October.
This summer’s Wednesday lecture series on Lakes Region and New Hampshire history will start on July 10th, when Hans Hug, Jr. of Exeter returns to give his program “The Wrecks of Winnipesaukee” focusing on the underwater history of the Big
nie’s life story, the work of humane societies at the turn of the twentieth century, and the politics of the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) from a local perspective.
more than 70 wrecks in the lake.
On July 24th, the Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Jennifer Carroll, who will present her talk “Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares.” Carroll has worked as both a curator and executive director of museums, and currently serves as the director of education at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene. She is also an adjunct professor at Antioch University New England. This one-hour illustrated presentation introduces us to Jen-
Jennie Powers took a stand against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early twentieth century. She was a humane society agent in Keene from 1903-1936 and one of the first humane society agents to become a deputy sheriff in New Hampshire. Jennie was known across the country as “The Woman Who Dares” cited by the Boston Post newspaper in 1906 as having arrested more men than any other woman in America. As a photographic activist, she used her camera to document animal cruelty, family violence, and wide-spread poverty in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region and beyond.
On August 7th, the Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Glenn
Knoblock, who will speak on “The Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee.” Knoblock is an independent scholar and author of over twenty books. He has served as the main military contributor to Harvard and Oxford University’s landmark African American National Biography, and he has also
Yield: 8-10
Servings Time: About 24 Hours To Marinade (1 Hour To Cook)
5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
2 Cups of your favorite BBQ Sauce, Dressing, or Marinade
1 Gallon Zipper Seal Plastic Bag or glass bowl with cover or plastic wrap
- Remove boneless skinless thighs from the package and check for bones.
- Cut large thighs in half and place all thighs into the zipper bag or bowl.
- Pour into the bag / bowl the two cups of the “marinade”.
- Seal the bag and mix the marinade with the chicken. If in a bowl, cover the bowl after mixing.
- Let sit for a minimum of two hours or a maximum of 24 hours. Mixing every few hours.
- Heat the grill to an internal temperature or 350 degrees F.
- Place thighs on a hot grill and cover. Once the temperature reaches 350 degrees again, cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes before turning over and continuing to cook covered at 350 degrees for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature of the thickest thighs, should be at least 165 degrees F.
- When done, plate and serve.
we all grew up with, the pour in a half a bag of charcoal, put the grill grate on, splash on a Dixie cup of lighter fluid and touch it off are still available, many grills on the market today are much more than just receptacles for briquets soaked in lighter fluid or gas fed flame throwers. Today’s grills can be better regulated for efficient, more accurate, temperature control. Some can even offer a combination of smoking and grilling by way of multiple fuel media in order to properly cook the meat in question while imparting flavor. And not only can the temperature be regulated but too the temperature may be closely monitored through temperature probes and wireless relays that will even connect with apps on your smartphone. But getting back to the marinade. The purpose of the marinade is to tenderize while imparting a flavor that
compliments the meat being grilled and this is done through the use of acid and time to break down the connective tissue. Most marinades will use acids such as lemon juice or vinegars (balsamic, cider, or rice vinegar) depending upon the flavor profile desired, to break down the connective tissue. This breaking of the tissues allows for the flavor of the marinade, those seasonings (herbs and spices), sugar, and salt to get into the meat. So why do marinades use oils? Oils such as vegetable oil are used in order to thicken the marinade and keep the marinade on the meat while cooking. Think of the oil as a binder that grabs the herbs, spices, and other ingredients, and helps them cling to the meat.
Sugar and salt, also mentioned, are two dimensions in flavor that complement each other and are also used in marinades. Think about your favorite snack
are mixed with an acid there is just something that most of the population finds appealing about these flavors as they hit all the areas of the taste buds. Then there are the seasonings that add their own signature savory notes. And what keeps the flavor lingering? The oil. That oil creates a film that clings to the taste buds, and it is that same oil that helps keep the marinade on the chicken.
food. What is it about that snack that you like most? What makes it “POP!”? Nearly anything from candy bars to chips to ice cream all have their sweet and their salty sides. When sweet and salty
My son bought a smoker grill last year and since that time it has offered many adventures in grilling. With an electric ignition, it uses pellets as its fuel source for both heat and smoke. I have decided that I am going to experiment this summer to decide for myself what is “The Best” grilled chicken marinade. So far I have used two commercial sauces that serve the purpose of a marinade perfectly. One is a popular BBQ sauce while the other is a Mild Buffalo
sauce and both come from the same maker. These both work well because they both hit all the marks of a marinade; they impart a sweet, mildly acidic but pleasing flavor while keeping the meat moist and tender during the cooking process. They cling nicely to the meat throughout the cooking process while the sugar in the BBQ sauce in particular lends itself to a light smokey flavorful caramelization that accentuates the
grill marks on the final product.
So, just what is The Best Chicken Marinade for grilling? That is a question best answered by the individual palette. Take your time and have fun exploring all the options available from sauces to dressings, to marinades. You too have all summer long to figure out your favorite grilled Simple Feast. Enjoy!
... We’re just up the road a piece!
Sandwich is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Its population was 1,466 at the 2020 census.[2] Sandwich includes the villages of Center Sandwich and North Sandwich. Part of the White Mountain National Forest is in the north, and part of Squam Lake is in the southwestern corner of the town. As such, Sandwich lies on the boundary between New Hampshire’s Lakes Re- gion and White Mountains Region. The Sandwich Range of the White Mountains lies partially within the town, as does the namesake Sandwich Mountain. The town is home to the Sandwich Fair, a popular agricultural fair that occurs every October.
Chartered in 1763 by colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, the land was considered so inaccessible that the grant was enlarged, making Sandwich one of the largest towns in the state. It was named in honor of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, said to be the inventor of the sandwich.
The earliest European settlers arrived in 1767. By 1830 Sandwich had grown to a population of 2,700, nearly double the current (2020) population. At that time the town contained farms, stores, mills, churches, schools, carpenters, blacksmiths, and wheelwrights.
By the end of the 1800s much of the population had left Sandwich to live in cities to the west. Sandwich began to be an attraction for visitors, summer residents and artists, which continues to this day.[3]
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen began in Sandwich as “Sandwich Home Industries” in 1920, and continues statewide today. Each fall the town hosts the Sandwich Fair. The Durgin Bridge, built in 1864, is a covered bridge in the eastern section of town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.1 square miles (243.8 km2), of which 90.9 square miles (235.4 km2) are
land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) are water, comprising 3.47% of the town.[1] Sandwich is drained to the east by the Bearcamp and Cold rivers, to the northwest by the Beebe River, to the southwest by Squam Lake, and to the south by the Red Hill River. The Bearcamp and Cold rivers are part of the Saco River watershed, draining east into Maine, while the remainder of the town is part of the Merrimack River watershed, draining south to Massachusetts. Mount Israel, elevation 2,630 feet (802 m) above sea level, is at the center. Part of the Squam Mountains is in the west. Part of the Sandwich Range is in the north, including
the 3,993-foot (1,217 m) Sandwich Mountain (also known as Sandwich Dome), the highest point in town as well as in Carroll County.
The primary settle -
ment in the town is Center Sandwich. Other villages include Sandwich, North Sandwich, and Whiteface.
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learned that it was a collection of short stories, I bought it in a snap. It is a great read and perfectly suited for summer. One of the long stories, such as “Danny Coughlin’s Dream,” will fill a rainy afternoon, and a shortie, like “Willie The Weirdo” is perfect for that hour before sleep comes…unless you are prone to nightmares. After fifty years of writing King still has the magic touch. King still makes you believe in the unbelievable: that Vampires exist, that the dead do not always leave, and that beings from elsewhere in the universe have landed.
Mystery: Camino Island, Camino Winds, John Grisham, Doubleday, 2017, 2020 I loved the 1990’s John Grisham books from Pelican Brief to The Runaway Jury and several others. I did not read a lot of Grisham in the early 2000’s (so many books, so little time), but I came across Camino Island and Camino Winds a year ago and was once again caught up in Grisham’s characters, dialogue, and
settings. Grisham’s characters have a way of catching your attention early in the book and keeping you fascinated throughout. In the Camino series you are surrounded by authors, author wannabees, and a bookshop owner you would sure-
ly love to be friends with (to say nothing of being invited to his dinner parties). Camino Island introduces Bruce Cable, the bookstore owner who is involved with a missing manuscript and a blocked author. See MONTAGUE on 21
Bruce is back in Camino Winds dealing with a Florida hurricane, a flooded bookstore, and a dead body. I cannot wait to read Camino Ghosts, (Doubleday, June 2024 - on my summer reading list) to see how Bruce and the rest of the gang are faring. I am sure they are having a doozy of a time in Florida, and I look forward to joining them.
Thriller: The Spy Coast, Tess Gerritsen, Thomas & Mercer, 2023
I met Tess Gerritsen at the 2006 Wolfe Pack Black Orchid Banquet (an annual gathering of Nero Wolfe/ Rex Stout aficionados) where she received the Nero Award. Gerritsen gifted the attendees with Vanish , part of the Rizzoli & Isles series, and in my inscribed copy she wrote: “Thrills + chills!” The Rizzoli & Isles series does indeed con -
cliff Lennox series for as many years as I have read Stephen King, John Grisham, or Tess Gerritsen, but after reading twelve of her Heathcliff Lennox books I consider Menuhin an old friend. I picked up the first Lennox book in 2020 and I was hooked on the characters, the settings, and the mysteries. Heathcliff Lennox is a former WWI
pilot and a country gentlemen who is good at solving murders. Lennox teams up with Detective Chief Inspector Swift of Scotland Yard and with the help of local constables, trusted servants, and other locals they have solved murders from the Cotswolds to Damascus to Scotland and back. The characters are authentic and the settings true
to the time and place. Even in small English villages life is changing. Servants are leaving the manor. Many of the wealthy have lost their money to death and taxes, and the former soldiers are haunted by all they have experienced. The humor is dry and the plot just complicated enough. Any or all of the Lennox series will be fine entertainment
on lazy summer days.
Choose your favorite summer reading spot - a park bench or the old rocker on the back porch - pick up an old friend and settle down for an entertaining read. Whether you get acquainted with my old friends or visit with yours, enjoy your summer reading.
tain an abundance of thrills and chills. I have not read the entire series yet (again - so many books, so little time) but I am happy knowing those page turners are waiting for me. Gerritsen’s latest series, “The Martini Club” is just as fast paced and gripping as the Rizzoli & Isles series. In the first Martini Club book, The Spy Coast , retired spy, Maggie Bird, is trying to come to terms with a more sedate life in rural Maine when people and events from her former career intrude. Fortunately, other retired spies are living nearby and are happy to help Maggie. Thrills and chills ensue.
Cozy: Heathcliff Lennox Series , Karen Braun Menuhin, selfpublished, beginning in 2018 – next book release date February 2025.
I have not been reading Menuhin’s Heath-
the woods. Some people search the woods and streams for gold, though I expect the discovery of some pretty stones that aren’t gold is more likely to happen. Some look for edible mushrooms or other plants. It should be remembered that whatever you find on a particular property belongs to the landowner. Some people seem to think that if they are in the woods or forests with no buildings or evidence of nearby inhabitants that any-
thing they find is free for the taking.
Around December some people think that if they want a Christmas tree they can go into any woods and take any tree they want. This might be true in State or National Forests if you follow the rules, but it is not true on private land. Many, but not all, private lands in New Hampshire are open for hiking and hunt-
little movement near my left foot and thought that it was probably a tree frog jumping out of my way. At first glance, looking down among the old leaves and new spring growth at ground level, I saw nothing. A closer look revealed, not a tree frog, but a toad, neatly camouflaged near my foot. The toad stood still until I had taken a few pictures and started walking away. I suppose for many the toad would be nothing to take a picture of, but for someone interested in seeing and enjoying watching even the small things
ing, but not all, and it is always good to ask landowners about using their land.
Old roads that are no longer used and the passages between trees where loggers have run their skidders help to have some type of pathway to follow, but being among the trees and bushes where people generally don’t travel can provide different and sometimes unusual discoveries.
There are trails that the animals use for their travels that are sometimes evident. On my recent walk I heard a
on earth, it provides rewards for a walk. That toad experience reminded me of a walk some years ago when I heard something squealing, and, looking for the source, found a tree frog with one hind leg being held firmly in the mouth of a snake. I suppose I could have watched while the snake devoured the frog, but I rescued the frog. In my boyhood walks I could find entertainment in watching the little things. In the Spring it might be putting frogs eggs in
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a jar and watching them hatch as tadpoles and then grow legs and lose a tail and become frogs. The Spring also brought Lady slippers and May Flowers and other woodland flowers. On a sum-
As a boy my walks took me on nest exploration. I looked for bird nests and would try to identify the type of bird that constructed each one and to count the number of eggs, sometimes climbing trees to do so. One of my satisfying observances was finding a nest that had one egg that was bigger and different than the others. A cowbird had done what cowbirds do by laying an egg in the nest of a different kind of bird, leaving that bird to raise the cowbird’s young one(s).
A walk in the woods does not have to have a specific goal and one can benefit from the scenery and serenity found there, but projects like identifying the different tree species may add to the satisfaction obtained from the outing.
On my most recent walk I was particularly struck by the beauty of the ferns. I read an item recently that suggested that plants might possess intelligence. That’s something to think about, I guess. I believe that the plants are the product of a Supreme Being, God, Who has supreme intelligence, so what is there that I see on my walk that could have been made with in-
just Wild Things: unpredictable and exciting. The same is true of wild salmon. While farmed salmon is tame in taste — the result of controlled environments — wild salmon tastes like hardearned adventure. Its well-exercised flesh is lean and meaty. Its flavor is nuanced and robust from foraging for food. And its color is deep, ranging from hot pink to ruby
soar above us, or engage in an in-air combat mission against crows, or perch on a tree limb as you walk through the woods.
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Back in the day when hawks and owls were not protected by law I found a young hawk sitting on a low branch of a tree. I threw a large stick at it and the young raptor fell to the ground and lay there with its claws pointing towards the sky. I took my shirt off and let the hawk fasten its claws to the shirt. I
You can find wild salmon in the fresh fish section of many grocery stores, but look in the frozen aisle, too. Often flash frozen shortly after being caught, frozen fish maintain their peak taste more than the defrosted fish displayed on ice. Simply thaw it by refrigerating it overnight uncovered on a paper towel-lined plate. Or, if you’re in a hurry, place the fish in a resealable plastic bag in a bowl of cold water, replacing the water every 30 minutes or so to keep it cold. Resources like Seafood Watch can help discern which salmon is sustainably raised. If the only option available is in the fresh case, choose fillets that are firm, shiny, uniform in color and don’t smell like much of anything.
ments and make sure I don’t see theirs. But if I hadn’t taken those walks I wouldn’t have made it to the top of a knoll and suddenly found myself face to face with a deer, or see the bushes moving and three bear cubs run to and climb up the pine trees, or experience other in the woods things that may not have the same excitement as a day at the lake, or a deep-sea fishing trip,
or a motorcycle ride up Mount Washington. But encountering a baby porcupine (hands off!), or coming upon (in winter) a white weasel (ermine) running on top the snow, or just seeing fish swimming in a brook on a hot summer’s day, or discovering a swarm of bees on a bush, can help you to appreciate life and think about what it is all about.
carried it home that way and that hawk became my pet, perched on my bare arm without breaking the skin. What I did then would be illegal today, but there are still hawks to admire as they
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Most people might consider my most recent walk in the woods to have been uneventful. One might expect to find woods to be full of birds, but on this particular walk I did not see a bird or even hear one until close to the end of my journey. If I had walked along the side of a stream or had the time of day been different the silence probably wouldn’t have been as loud; moreover, when I walk in the woods I always assume that there are eyes watching me that I do not see, and ears that hear my move-
Because wild salmon have more active lives and varied diets than farmed fish, their taut flesh tastes more complex and is nuanced according to their surroundings. (Think of it as the difference between a summer tomato ripened in the sun and a winter one from a greenhouse.)
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the salmon and rainbows will move below it and will only come to the surface to feed. Since the thermocline moves down as more surface water warms, knowing where that stratification is can be beneficial in August and
early September. By late summer, salmon and rainbow trout will no longer come to the surface and will stay just below the thermocline. If you know where the thermocline is, you’ll have an easier time finding fish. As summer pro -
gresses, lake trout school in deep water, making them a vertical jig anglers dream come true. This fishery is a staple for my guide service in August and September. Most deep holes (over 100-feet deep) in Winnipesaukee will hold lake trout in late-summer, but
some of them will hold better numbers than others. A deep and well-defined basin is best. The lake trout will usually be suspended about 100feet down. Dropping a metal spoon or small paddletail can be amazing. A visiting an-
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Landlocked salmon and rainbow trout are often caught in the same areas using the same techniques.
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gler can expect salmon and lake trout to average 3 or 4-pounds, but there are regular reports of salmon up to 7-pounds and lake trout breaching 15-pounds. A visit to one of the bait and tackle shops around the lake is a must for any angler wanting go it on their own and gain an extra edge. Some prefer to hire a guide such as myself and let me take care of the homework.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Winnipesaukee’s crappie and white perch fishing. The northern bays and coves offer some excellent opportunities to catch white perch up to 3-pounds and black crappie weighing 2-pounds, or bigger! Casting spinners and believe it or not, a worm on a bobber is a great method for spring white perch fishing and once they move to deeper water during mid-summer
small jigs tipped with a piece of worm work great. For crappie try casting soft plastics or small crank baits into the shallows, especially around structure early in the morning in the spring. Once the lake turns over in the fall the crappie school up and feed aggressively and the fishing is often non-stop. There is no shortage of fishing opportunities on Lake Winnipesaukee. It can be busy at times, especially during the summer months when the lake sees the most recreational boat traffic, but the abundance of bays and coves always gives anglers a place to duck into. No matter the weather or boat traffic situation, there is almost always a species or two that is willing to bite. I suggest giving Lake Winnipesaukee a try, your first trip probably won’t be your last.
Tim Moore is a fulltime licensed professional fishing guide on Lake Winnipesaukee.
He owns and operates Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association, and the producer of TMO Fishing on YouTube and the Hooked with TMO Fishing Podcast. Visit www.TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.
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make swimming and all kinds of boating unpleasant and even dangerous—invasive plants have caused drownings in other states! Large populations of invasive animals like zebra mussels and the spiny water flea can alter the natural food web in our lakes and contribute to cyanobacteria blooms, which can be toxic to people, pets, and wildlife! To make matters even more unpleasant, the zebra mussel, with its razor-sharp shell, can cut your feet, and the
spiny water flea can destroy your fishing gear.
Since 2002, Lake Hosts have conducted nearly 1.6 million courtesy boat inspections and have made 1,665 saves of invasive species that were trying to hitchhike into or out of a New Hampshire lake. The number of lakes Lake Hosts have saved by encouraging boaters to always clean and drain their boats, trailers, and gear between waterbodies— especially when a Lake Host isn’t at the ramp to help—is innumerable. If you boat, here’s how you can do your part to prevent the spread of invasive species.
• Clean off all mud, plants, animals, and debris from your boat, trailer, and equipment.
• Clean off anchors and anchor lines, water intake grates on jet-powered craft, kayak and canoe cockpits, storage compartments, and paddles!
• Please dispose of all material away from the waterbody where it
won’t wash back into the lake.
• Cleaning is the law in New Hampshire!
DRAIN
• Drain the motor, bilge, live wells, ballast tanks, storage compartments, and gear.
• Blow out water in jet-powered craft.
• Tip paddle craft and motors to let out water.
• Drain all equipment where runoff won’t flow back into the lake.
• OPEN/REMOVE drain plugs and keep them out/open while trailering. You may need a wrench to remove your plugs.
• Draining is the law in New Hampshire!
• If possible, let your watercraft dry outside in the sun for five days.
• Dry off everything that came into contact with the water.
• If relaunching your boat within five days, thoroughly rinse with clean water somewhere runoff won’t flow back into the lake and towel dry.
•It is the gold standard to rinse with high-pressure hot water before launching again, especially if the boat has been in a waterbody containing an invasive species.
•You can visit a carwash to rinse the boat hull and trailer with clean water and flush the motor, bilge, live wells, ballast tanks, and storage compartments with clean water per the boat manufacturer’s
This summer, Lake Hosts are on high alert, more so than any other summer in the past, as the invasive spiny water flea was discovered in New Hampshire for the first time ever last fall in both Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam. If you’re an angler, here’s a few extra things you can do to prevent the spread of the spiny water flea.
•Spiny water fleas are smaller than a fingernail.
•They have a long, spindly tail.
•They have a large black eyespot.
•They clump together on fishing lines and rope.
•Use
•Clean
On August 21st, Karen
will speak on the “History of the Abenaki Tower”
written for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. His work documents a wide variety of subjects in New Hampshire and New England history, including African American history, historic cemeteries and grave markers, as well as covered bridges, the Kancamagus Highway, and New Hampshire’s loon population.
Lake Winnipesaukee’s history goes well beyond the boating and other
recreational-related activities we think of today. Knoblock will reveal the many facets of this history, including the real story about “America’s Oldest Summer Resort” in Wolfeboro, the religious sect on Gilford’s Governors Island who thought the world was ending, Massachusetts’ early efforts to claim New Hampshire territory as their own, the site of the country’s first college sports rivalry in Center Harbor, the African American community that once existed in Gilmanton, and the only airport of its kind in the entire country in Alton. Whether you live in the area, are a visitor from elsewhere in the Granite State, or are a summer resident or tourist, these fascinating and enlightening bits of history will change forever how you view New Hampshire’s “Big Lake.”
On August 21st, Karen Burnett-Kurie will speak on the “History
August 28th, local author and islander Stephanie Erickson will present her new book The Islands of Southern Lake Winnipesaukee of the Abenaki Tower” in Tuftonboro, which celebrates its centennial on July 12, 2024. The tower has provided residents and visitors alike with a spectacular view of Melvin Village, Lake Winnipesau-
On August 7th, the Museum will host NH Humanities speaker Glenn Knoblock, who will speak on “The Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee.” (Shown here the NH Veterans Association Headquarters in the Weirs.
kee, and the Ossipee mountain range for 100 years. Burnett-Kurie will provide an overview of the tower’s history, as well as the activities of the Abenaki Tower and Trail Association, which maintains the tower and area trails. Wellknown Lakes Region artist Peter Ferber’s poster designed for the tower’s centennial and other related ephemera will be available at this event.
Finally, on August 28th, local author and islander Stephanie Erickson will present her new book The Islands of Southern Lake Winnipesaukee, sharing the history of the islands and how they have shaped the culture of the islanders today. Many of the book’s images are from the collection of the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society. This event will include a book signing by the author.
The islands of southern Lake Winnipesaukee have a rich and diverse history. The first summer home on
Sleepers Island was Hale’s castle, a replica of a medieval castle said to be constructed by the same stone masons who built the Castle in the
Clouds in Moultonborough. An indigenous archeological site and other relics have been uncovered on Rattlesnake Island. Treasure
Island and Cub Island were originally developed as a boy’s summer camp. Diamond Island was a stop for the steamboat Lady of the Lake and the Diamond Island House was cut in half and moved across the lake to become the Hotel Weirs. In later years, the U.S. Navy established a research station on the island.
The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is a member of the expanding New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail,
which offers a Passport admissions program sponsored by Spectrum Marketing Companies. Trail passports, which provide admission to 21 member institutions, are now available for $30 (a $150+ value) at all participating museums. The Heritage Museum Trail’s mission is to connect the public with culturally rich heritage institutions throughout New Hampshire (see www. nhmuseumtrail.org for more information).
The Lake Winnipesau-
kee Historical Society is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1985 with the mission to promote and preserve the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity. The Society collects, preserves, and interprets objects and ephemera relating to the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee and its environs, with an emphasis on late 19th and early 20th century seasonal tourism, recreation, and lake transportation (see www.lakewinnimu-
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June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, also known as Operation Overlord.
remember to always be courteous if the parking is full and no safe parking is available; please come back another time.
The Forest consists of 157 acres with over a mile of water frontage on Squam Lake. This land was given to the New England Forestry Foundation in 1953 by Mr.
John C. Wister in honor of his friends Allen Chamberlain and Harris Reynolds. The SLA maintains and manages the
On this weekday afternoon in May we were the only car parked at the East Fire Road. We downloaded the trail map from the SquamLake.org website.
Off we went down the East Fire Road to the Dog Cove Shore Trail. We really enjoyed walking along the shore of Dog Cove. The wildflowers were just coming out and we had fun looking for flowers along the trail when we were enjoying the view across the lake. PATENAUDE from
Painted Trilliums and Goldthreads were blossoming.
day would be a better idea. Bria suggested visiting a nearby pond and that is what we did.
We could have gone straight back to our car but next we went down and then up two interior trails. We finished retracing our steps on the East Fire Road Trail. We hiked about 3 miles total.
On our way back home Bria and I went kayaking on White Oak
The trail led us to the Swamp Walk Trail and we hopped across the boardwalk through the swampy area. There is an observation area with benches in the middle of the boardwalk. A woman with two dogs on leashes came up behind us and we let her pass. She told us she likes to snowshoe here in the winter.
On the trail around the perimeter of Wister Point we passed by small sandy beaches with wonderful mountain views across the water. There are also a few campsites that are rented and managed by the SLA on Wister Point. They can be accessed by hiking or by paddling
A view from Wister Point from a sandy beach area is one of the many eye-filling vistas in the Chamberlain- Reynolds Memorial Forest on Squam Lake. your canoe or kayak. We poked around the campsites and thought they were really nice and isolated.
We hiked along the aptly named Beach Trail and we stood a few minutes and watched whitecaps on the water.
I didn’t realize it was so windy but it sure was out on the lake. Kayaking on Squam another
Pond in Holderness.
Public access for nonmotorized boats is at a small dam just off Rte 3. There isn’t a parking area, only a little pull room for a couple of cars on the side of the road. Our paddle was fun and we were the only ones on the water except for a couple of Loons! Have fun.
•2 minutes to flush your motor, bilge,
SOAK YOUR GEAR IN HOT WATER
•Use 140oF for temperature.
•Fishing line, lures, nets, bait buckets.
•Anchor line and all other line and rope. DRY EVERYTHING
• Wipe downrigger cables and monofilament lines with a towel.
• Dry compartments, rope line, and other equipment for five days.
While more than 80 waterbodies in New Hampshire are infested with at least one invasive plant or animal, there is hope! Nearly 90% of our lakes are free of invasive species, and by Lake Hosts and boaters continuing to work together, we can stop the spread of invasive species and keep New Hampshire a boating paradise.
Together, Lake Hosts and boaters will keep New Hampshire a boating paradise!
To learn more about Lake Host Program and how you can prevent the spread of invasive species, visit , please visit nhlakes. org/lake-host.
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