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Roaring into 100th Anniversary of Motorcycle Week

Lots of events around the area

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

One hundred years is a long time. The years accumulate a lot of events, the area grows, new roads bring bikers to the Lakes Region, and the Laconia Motorcycle Week has become known as the world’s oldest motorcycle rally. This year is the 100th anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week (or Bike Week as it is fondly called) and a lot is planned to celebrate. The event takes place from June 10 to 18, with headquarters on the Weirs Beach Boardwalk from 8 am to 9 pm daily. Stop by to say hello and get information about events and more.

Says Charlie St. Clair, Executive Director of Laconia Motorcycle Week, “There will be more happening this year because it is the 100th anniversary of the event. The passion for motorcycling is here and the city of Laconia, and the county and state of New Hampshire have been most welcoming.”

Concurs Jennifer Anderson, Deputy Director of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association, when speaking of the upcoming event, “There has been unprecedented interest in all lodging reservations around the state. Prior to COVID, the average attendance hovered around the 300,000. Since COVID, our attendance has increased and this year, with it being the 100th, it will certainly be strong.”

According to Anderson, “New this year is One-Eyed Jacks Saloon, setting

up at the Weirs Beach Drive-In. This is a very popular entertainment/bar location from Sturgis, SD. It’s very popular in the biker community and they will be featuring Jackyl on Saturday, June 17, which is very exciting.”

The H.O.G. Pin Stop will be offered daily at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway from 9 am until 5 pm. Call 603-783-4744.

The action gets underway on June 10, with a lot happening. The 17th Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride kicks off from 11 am to 1 pm. The extremely popular event is something

visitors look forward to each year, and it starts and ends at Naswa Resort in Weirs Beach. The ride is escorted by the NH State Police to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a lap around the track. Returning to the Naswa for lunch and entertainment all afternoon, the ride benefits Easter Seals, NH Veterans Count Program, Laconia Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and “Building Dreams for Marines.” For information on joining in the ride, visit www. naswa.com/PMMR

A fun and unique event will take

place on June 10 and 11 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Rt. 106 in Loudon: the USCRA FIM North American Vintage Championships & Harley vs. Indian Wars. Check out the vintage racing action at speeds exceeding 130 mph. Races are rain or shine. Visit www.race-uscra.com for more information.

A Top Cop Motorcycle Skills Challenge will happen on June 10. The event will benefit the NH Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities and will be held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The skill-based competition is a chance for regional police officers and non-police riders to show off their biking skills. Visit www.speedwaycharities.org/events/new-hampshire/ top-cop-motorcycle-skills-challenge/ for more information.

There will be Motorcycle Demos on June 10 to 17 hosted by Katancha & Harley-Davidson with a demo ride course, a full vendor mall and food court from 10 am to 5 pm each day at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Demo Ride registration ends at 4:30 pm daily. Check out the top manufacturers in the world, such as Harley Davidson Motor Company, Yamaha, BMW and Indian. Call 603-783-4744 or visit www.nhms.com

The famous One-Eyes Jacks from Sturgis will be at the Weirs Drive In from

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Iconic Weirs Beach sign and bikers during Motorcycle Week. (photo courtesy LaconiaMCWeek.com)

June 9 to June 18; visit www.laconiamcweek.com for updates.

A Biker Build-Off at the High Octane Saloon will start at noon daily,; call 603-527-8116.

If you like fireworks, be at Weirs Beach for 10 pm fireworks, sponsored by Atlas Fireworks & Progressive Insurance on Saturday, Wednesday and Friday nights.

The beloved AMA Gypsy Tour will be on June 11 at 10:30 am, leaving Rally Headquarters in Weirs Beach and proceeding to the NH Motor Speedway and Northeast Motor Sports Museum for the USCRA FIM North American Vintage Races on Rt. 106 in Loudon. Ticket sales will benefit the museum. Call 603-366-2000 for information.

The Mae-West “for the love of pets” Ride to benefit local animal shelter Funds4Paws will happen on June 12 leaving from Rally Headquarters at Weirs Beach at 10:30 am. (Line-ups will begin at 8:30 am.) The ride will go through local scenic area towns with a light lunch and raffle. Visit www.funs4paws.org for details.

A Biker to Author Book Signing Tour with Michelle Wishart at Laconia Harley Davidson on Rt. 3 in Meredith will take place from 1 to 3 pm on June 12.

On June 13 there will be a Gypsy Tour 70-plus mile scenic ride to Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel, Maine. The ride will be escorted by Bentley, himself! The ride leaves from Rally Headquarters at 11 am. The rain date will be Thursday; visit www.bentleyssaloon. com for updates.

A Ride to the Racetrack on June 13 will help New England children. Join the motorcycle ride from Laconia Harley Davidson to the NH Motor Speedway for laps around the 1.6-mile full road course. Registration is $20 per rider or passenger, and all proceed will benefit the NH Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, the official char-

ity of NHMS. Registration will be at 9 am and kickstands go up at 10 am. Visit https://www.nhms.com/events/ motorcycle-week/charity-rides/ for information.

On June 13, the M/S Mount Washington Cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee will depart at 4:30 pm from the docks at Weirs Beach and arrive back by 7 pm. Food and drink are available for purchase. For tickets, visit www. cruisenh.com.

The popular Tower Street Hill Climb Expo, on June 13, is presented by United States Classic Racing Association., from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Spectators can watch vintage motorcycles race for time up the “original” hill climb at Weirs Beach.

Among other great events on June 14 will be the Covered Bridge Gypsy Tour, which offers 170-plus miles with the tour leaving Rally Headquarters at Weirs Beach at 10:30 am. The guided tour will include up to six covered bridges throughout scenic New Hampshire.

A fun Motorcycle Lights Parade will meet at Laconia City Hall in downtown Laconia on June 14 at 8 pm with kickstands up at 9 m for a ride to Lakeside Avenue. All motorcycles are welcome; stay for the fireworks at 10 pm.

The Gunstock Amateur Hill Climb is

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back, staged by Ridge Runner Promotions and presented by Eastcoastin’ Enterprises. Admission is $20 – cash only – and free for kids age 10 and under. The event is on June 14 from 9 am to 5 pm. Vended food options will be offered and on-site camping by tent, RV or cabin will be available. The event and camping are at 719 Gunstock, Cherry Valley Rd. in Gilford. Call 603293-4341 or visit www.gunstock.com.

June 15 will bring the 30th Annual POW/MIAZ Freedom Ride - the Ride to the Rock and 35th Anniversary of the Vigil. Meet at Winnipesaukee Crossing (Lowe’s) at 5 pm with kickstands up at 6 pm sharp. In honor of POW/MIAs and families and Blue and Gold Star families in New Hampshire..

The Tattoo Contest at the Naswa Resort at Weirs Beach on June 15 will happen on the beach at 6 pm. Winners will receive a trophy for each category (male and female) and Best of Show. The event is sponsored by Budweiser; call 603-455-0458 for details.

The Marshall Tucker Band with Dusty Gray Band will be at the Chubb Theatre at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. Get tickets for the June 15 concert at www.ccanh.com.

The 2nd Annual Proper Baggers Performance Meet & Show will be on June 16 at Laconia Harley-Davidson

with registration beginning at 7 pm and judging at 8:15 pm. The prize giveaway of a Stinger Trailer will follow.

The Loudon Classic at NH Motor Speedway brings races and stunts for the 100th Loudon Classic Middleweight Grand Prix on June 17. Known as the longest-running motorcycle race in America, the Classic has been held on-site since long before the Speedway was built, when it was simply a road course known as Bryar Motorsports Park. The weekend will bring three Championship Cup Series regions (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Atlantic) together, with riders traveling from as far away as Florida.

NorthEast Motorcycle Road Racing will compete in round three of the Championship Cup Series racing, and the Granite State Legends Cars, which are powered by motorcycle engines, will race in the Road Course Series. Throughout the three days (June 16 to 18) there will over 30 races on the 1.6mile road course. Divisions include classes such as Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4, Formula 40, Formula 50, GP, Grand Prix, GTL, GTO, GTU, Motard, Moto 3, Sportsman, Superbike, Super Singles, Supersport, Super Twins and Thunderbike with the ASRA Team Challenge on Friday, June 16.

On June 17, the Miss High Octane Saloon Contest will start at 7 pm at the High Octane Saloon. Also on June 17, the Jackly plays at the One-Eyed Jack Saloon at the Weirs Beach Drive-In Theatre. The show begins at 7 pm. Comedian Bert Kreishcer will perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford on June 17 and 18. Get tickets at www.banknhpavilion.com

Visitors can meet and greet Rick Petko from Discovery Channel’s American Chopper Series at Laconia Harley-Davidson from 2 to 4 pm on June 17.

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Gunstock Hill Climb action. (Courtesy photo)

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Taking to the roads of NH on a motorcycle. (Michael Lichter photo)

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These are but just a few of the many events, with more still being planned. In addition, Motorcycle Week at NH Motor Speedway will offer many events, all bike related, from June 16 to 18 in Loudon.

Says Anderson, “Our number-one priority (beyond the safety of visitors and residents) is the sustainability of

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this Rally. We have an unmatched legacy as the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Rally. Generations of motorcyclists have grown up with this event and we know it will be here long after we are gone.”

St. Clair agrees, “As long as there are bikes, there will be a Laconia Rally.”

For a listing of events and other information, visit www.laconiamcweek. com.

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Great Father’s Day Recipes

By Kelly Ross

Bike Week’s insanity is all around us for its 100th Anniversary and we will be up to our ears in loud bikes and bumper to bumper traffic. Bring it on!

Well, anyone familiar with Bike Week knows it always ends on Father’s Day. Mom’s Day is a much more celebrated holiday in general as most families take the mom’s out for brunch, lunch, or dinner. As a rule, most dads in my circle quite often get a day off to golf or whatever their favorite hobby is, and then they get home and bust out the grill and do the cooking. Today is dedicated to the dads out there and I’m here to share some great recipes that the moms may want to make for breakfast, and prep/marinate some delicious proteins so when it is time for dad to grill, it’s ready to go…well at least for most of these. I have three great breakfast breads/cakes to start the day, three great steak marinades, as well as an awesome twist on a steak sandwich, a marinated

chicken sandwich, main dishes with salmon as well as shrimp, and of course a very simple but incredible dessert Mom can put together in 10 minutes the day before and pop it in the freezer until everyone is ready. These obviously aren’t just for Father’s Day as many of these can be put in your back pocket to use all summer. Let’s start with some delicious breakfast treats that are great all day long for a snack, as well as for dessert.

Like many foods, when I start thinking breakfast breads/cakes, I am immediately thrown back to childhood as my dear old Gram always had either one cooking or sitting on the counter to grab at until it disappeared. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been addicted. This first one is right from her playbook utilizing the great marriage of fresh blueberries and lemon with a lemon glaze. This makes a single loaf, takes 75 minutes to prep/bake, and then it needs to sit once glazed for a bit. Like all these breakfast

treats today, these can easily be made the day before if you care to.

Lemon Blueberry Loaf

1 ½ cups plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 cup granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

3 large eggs

1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

½ tsp vanilla

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tsp lemon zest

1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

2-3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients. In another bowl, mix the next 5 ingredients well and slowly add in the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, add 1 tbsp of flour to the blueberries to coat them, then fold gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes.

When a toothpick comes out clean the bread is done. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and allow to cool on a cooling rack. In a small saucepan on low heat, add the powdered sugar to the lemon juice and let it dissolve. Simmer for 3 minutes. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over the loaf, top and sides. Use a pastry brush to brush the lemon syrup on the top and the sides. Let harden for 15 minutes before serving. So Good!

Since we are talking blueberries, here is another great option, this being a blueberry sour cream breakfast cake. This one is made in a springform pan and it is as moist a cake as you could possibly ask for. The timing is like the last one as far as prep/bake times and it should be cooled before slicing. You will get a maximum of 12 slices.

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Blueberry Sour Cream Cake

For The Base of The Cake

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 stick butter, softened

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg

For The Top Layer

1 egg yolk

16 oz sour cream

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

1 pint fresh blueberries, 2 cups

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter, then stir

in vanilla and egg. Mix until uniform in color. Pour into 9-inch lined and greased springform pan. Press into the bottom of pan. For the top layer, whisk together egg yolk, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract for topping. Fold in blueberries. Pour over the crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until center is set and no longer jiggles when shaken. Allow to cool completely before removing from pan to serving dish. Cut into slices to serve. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

The last breakfast cake is a classic coffeecake of sorts, and like the last one, we toss sour cream into the mix. This one is best when made in a Bundt pan like many coffee cakes and also comes with a yummy glaze. The total time is a little longer than the last two and will get you 12-16 slices.

Classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake

For The Filling

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup chopped pecans

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

For The Coffee Cake

3 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 ½ tsp baking soda

¾ tsp salt

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

¾ cup butter or margarine, softened

1 ½ tsp vanilla

3 eggs

1 ½ cups sour cream

The Glaze

¼ cup butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1-2 tbsp milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12-cup fluted Bundt cake pan or 10inch angel food tube cake pan. In a small bowl, mix all filling ingredients and set aside. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, vanilla and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour mixture alternately with the sour cream on low speed. Spread 1/3 of the batter, about 2 cups, in pan, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the filling, about 6 tbsp. Repeat the process two more times. Bake about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for

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10 minutes and remove from pan to wire rack. Cool for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a 1 ½ quart saucepan, heat ¼ cup butter over medium heat until very light brown, then remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir in milk, 1 tbsp at a time, until glaze is smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle cake with glaze. I also like to sprinkle the coffee cake with a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon, but that’s your call.

It’s sandwich time boys and girls. The first of the two is an outstanding chicken sandwich which sits in a simple brine for 30 minutes, and then grilled and finished with bacon and an amazing southwestern sauce to accompany it as well as some crushed potato chips to give it some extra flavor and crunch. You can have this done in 1 ¼ hours, which includes the brine time and makes 4 delicious sammiches.

The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5-6 oz each

2 quarts cold water

Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

¼ cup sugar

½ avocado, diced, about ½ - ¾ cup

½ large jalapeño, roughly chopped, about 2 tbsp

¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

5 tbsp vegetable oil, divided

2 tbsp water

Lime juice from 1 lime

Freshly ground black pepper

6 slices of thick-cut bacon, halved, cooked thru but too crisp

4 soft white sesame burger buns, split

¾ cup mayonnaise

1 cup crushed ruffled potato chips

1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

4 slices tomato, ¼ inch thick

Lay a 1 ½ - 2-foot sheet of plastic on your kitchen counter, lay the chicken on them and cover with another sheet

of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or small skillet, pound the chicken breasts into an even thickness about ½ - ¾ inches in height. For the brine, dissolve 1/3 cup kosher salt and ¼ cup sugar in a medium bowl in 2 quarts water and stir well to dissolve the salt/sugar as much as possible. Place chicken breasts in brine and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, 3 tbsp of vegetable oil, water, and lime juice in blender and purée until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Season the green sauce with salt. Set all the burners of your clean, oiled grill to high heat and close the lid and let it heat for 5-10 minutes. Remove chicken breasts from brine, pat dry with paper towels, season to taste with salt and pepper, and brush lightly with remaining 2 tbsp oil. Place chicken on the grill and cook until well browned, 3-5 minutes. Flip and, using a pastry brush or spoon, brush a coating of green sauce all over the grilled sides of the chicken. Continue to cook until the second side is browned. Flip chicken and cook until green sauce is just cooked, about 1 minute. Brush more green sauce on the second side, flip once more, and cook until chicken is cooked. If chicken browns too much before it is cooked completely, turn one side of the grill off and move the chicken to that side of grill, cover, and let cook until the chicken is done. Remove chicken from grill, and let rest for 5 minutes. Place buttered bun halves on hot side of grill and cook until lightly toasted. Lightly reheat cooked bacon slices in the microwave so they are just barely warm. Spread 1 ½ tbsp of mayo on cut sides of each bun half. Sprinkle

2 tbsp of crushed potato chips on the mayo of the bottom halves, add ¼ cup lettuce, followed by 1 chicken breast, 3 bacon halves, 1 tomato slice, and 1 tbsp green sauce. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of the remaining chips on the top of the mayo of the top halves of the rolls and close sandwiches and serve right away. Really Yummy!

Let’s talk about a very awesome steak sandwich, again with a southwestern flavor to it as well as charred onions. My usual routine for this sandwich is doing so on a 2-foot-long baguette as I love the sturdiness, crunch, and flavor, but feel free to do what you want to do. This has a homemade cotija mayo and is a definite showstopper in the grilled sandwich world. Start to finish can be as much as 2 hours including marinating time and will again get you 4 sammiches.

Grilled Jalapeño

Marinated Steak Sandwiches

For the Cotija Mayo

¼ cup mayo

1/3 cup finely grated cotija cheese

2 tbsp sour cream

Lime juice from 1 lime

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cayenne pepper

For the Marinade

1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, about 4 limes

3 tbsp olive oil

2 medium jalapeños, stemmed and roughly chopped

2 tsp freshly minced garlic, about 2 medium cloves

1 tbsp dark brown sugar

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1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For The Grill

1 ¼ -1 ½ lb hanger, skirt, flap, or flank steak, butterflied if thick

1 medium onion, cut into ½ inch slices and skewered horizontally

1 handful fresh cilantro leaves

1 baguette, 2 feet long, or 2 at 1 foot

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

Make the cotija mayo by whisking all 6 ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside. For the marinade, place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade and seal, removing as much air as possible. Let marinate for 30-60 minutes while preparing the grill. Light your grill to high on one side and low on the other, oil it and close the lid allow to preheat for 5-10 minutes. Remove steak from marinade, place on hot side of grill, and cook until deeply browned on both sides and an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees or so as you want this rare to start with as it will continue to cook some. Remove from grill and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice into 2-inch portions with the grain, then slice against the grain into ¼- ½ inch strips. While steaks rest, brush onions with oil and place on hot side of grill. Cook until charred on both sides and

slightly softened, 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board, remove skewer, and roughly chop. Slice the baguette into four 6-inch portions and halve each portion lengthwise. Brush the cut side of each baguette with oil. Grill baguette over hot side of grill, cut side down, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Remove to plate. Spread cotija mayo on top and bottom halves of bread. Top bottom halves of bread with steak, onions, and cilantro. Place sandwiches on cool side of grill, cover, and cook until warmed through, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate or tray and serve immediately. I love this sandwich.

Although the next one is not a sandwich, tacos are sort of in the same category and this blackened shrimp taco recipe is a keeper. The shrimp is grilled and comes with some of the usual toppings as well as a quick avocado mash. This will get you 8 tacos and you can have these on paper plates in less than a half hour.

Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos

1 ripe avocado

1 tbsp lime juice

1 clove of garlic, grated

¼ tsp salt

1 lb large raw shrimp, 16/20 count, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp Cajun spice blend

8 corn tortillas, warmed

2 cups iceberg lettuce and/or cabbage, shredded

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

½ cup prepared Pico de Gallo, fresh or jarred

Shredded cheddar, Colby jack, or Monterey jack

Preheat grill to medium-high. Mash avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Add lime juice, garlic and salt and stir to combine. Pat shrimp dry. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl. Thread them onto four 8-12inch skewers. Grill, turning once, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Serve the shrimp in tortillas, topped with the guacamole, lettuce/cabbage, cilantro, Pico de Gallo and cheese and/or any other toppings that sound good to you.

OK, so now I want to share three great steak marinades that all go together quickly, and will all be delicious to most of you, not to mention they help tenderize the beef. Whatever cut of meat you use, find the thicker cuts. For the most part, I suggest using skirt

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steaks, poke with a needle tenderizer or fork so the marinade gets into the meat. The more expensive the cut of beef, the less they truly need to be tenderized. Once the steaks start soaking, they can soak for 1-12 hours before they hit the grill. All 3 recipes are designed for 2 ½ -3 pounds of steak. Enjoy them.

Black Diamond Steak Marinade

¼ cup plus 2 tbsp Worcestershire

sauce

¼ cup plus 2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

Freshly ground black pepper

2 ½-3 lbs steak of your choice

In a bowl, combine all ingredients

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Through June 15, Pvt. Charles J. Miller, WWII Paintings from the South Pacific, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212. Through June 30, Robert Gordon Show & Sale, to honor the late Robert Gordon, well known locally and afar, painting for sale. Open 10 am-5 pm, Wed.-Mon., ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 10-18, Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 12, Milkweed Munchers, 1-2:30 pm, monitor milkweed at Grey Rocks, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also June 16 and 19.)

June 12, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Joel Cage, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 12, 14, After School Sailing Program, 4-7 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Assoc., 25 Davis Rd., Gilford, 589-1177, www.lwsa.org

June 12-17, Motorcycle Demos hosted by Katancha & Harley-Davidson with a demo ride course, a full vendor mall and food court from 10 am to 5 pm daily at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Demo Ride registration ends at 4:30 pm daily. 603-783-4744, www.nhms.com

June 13, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Jared Steer, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 13, Summer Silk Flower Wreath, with Shirley Glines, 1-3:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen, Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Sandwich, 284-6831, centersandwich.nhcrafts.org/.

June 13, The Incredible Charles Miller, 6-8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

June 13, Tower Street Hill Climb Expo, presented by United States Classic Racing Association., 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Spectators can watch vintage motorcycles race for time up the “original” hill climb at Weirs Beach.

June 14, Birding for Bobolinks, 7-9 am, Farmington, Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register: 473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

June 14, Gunstock Hillclimb, Gunstock, Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, GCasey@ gunstock.com

June 14, Samantha Fish Ft. Jesse Dayton, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 5362551.

June 14, Septic System Best Practices, workshop with Gary Spaulding, 9 amnoon, Wentworth Watershed, 591 Center St., Wolfeboro, 534-0222.

June 14, Volunteer with Trail Fixing Collective, meet at Old Bridle Path trailhead, 9 am-noon, pre-register: 968-7336, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, www. squamlakes.org.

June 14, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6-7 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 14 & 17, Nature Station, 10 am-noon, free, all welcome, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 7448689, www.newfoundlake.org.

June 15, Adventure Time Trio, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com

June 15, Facts, Myths and Tales Regarding Mountain Lions of NH, 6 pm, NH Fish and Game wildlife biologist, Patrick Tate speaks about mountain lions, free but reservations required, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194, www.nhnature.org.

June 15, Guided Exploration with NLRA Watershed Stewards, free, explore Newfound watershed, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

June 15, Katie O’Connell at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/ https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 15, Land, People & Property, 10:30 am-noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mt. Rd., Moultonborough, pre-register required: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

June 16, Alex2e 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.

June 16, Vernal Pool Walk and Talk, 10 am-noon, with Newfound Lake Region Watershed Steward Isabella Giancola for walk around Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

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June 16, Milkweed Munchers, 1-2:30 pm, monitor milkweed at Grey Rocks, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689. (Also June 19.)

June 16, Music in the Park, open mic concerts, sign up: 5:30 pm, music starts at 6 pm, free, Hesky Park, Rt. 3, Meredith, all musicians welcome, bring chairs, picnics, snacks, 533-5490, kitty@metrocast.net. Weekly through Sept. 1.

June 16 & 17, John Davidson at Club Sandwich, 7 pm, 12 Main St., Center Sandwich, admission/ https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

June 17, America’s Boating Course, 10 am-5 pm, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554.

June 17, Coffee Filter Floral Bouquets, 10 am-noon, age 12 and up, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-registration: 569-1500, www.makersmill.org

June 17, Comedian Juston McKinney, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

June 17, Hikers Club: Mt. Roberts Trail, 9 am-12:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 17, Lucknow Garden Tour, 9:30-10:30 am, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 17, NH Appreciation Day, free admission for all NH residents, 10 am-4 pm, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org. Proof of residency required.

June 17, NH Boat Licensing Course, with Lakes Region US Power Squardron, 10 am-5 pm, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, register: www.nhbm.org.

June 17, Piano Night with Chris Mega, 6-9 pm, admission charged, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 253-7968, www.hermitwoods. com

June 17, Strawberry Festival Dinner, ham and beans, strawberry shortcake, Bristol, info/reservations: Gloria at 744-3321.

June 17, Vyntyge Skynyrd, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com

June 17, Wilderness Skills – Poisonous Plants & Hazards, 1-3 pm, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www. prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for pre-registration: 366-5695.

June 17 & 18, Bert Kreischer, 7 pm, Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford, 293-4700, www.banknhpavilion.com.

June 18, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, 7 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, info/tickets: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

June 18, Mark Erelli, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

June 19, 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, 9 am-2 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club, 1 Lake Winnipesaukee Drive, New Durham, presented by White Horse Recovery, www.whitehorserecovery.com.

June 19, Diabetic Recipe Club, 3:30-4:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., 476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

June 19, Guided Hikes: Brook Walk, 10-11:30 am, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 19, Milkweed Munchers, 1-2:30 pm, monitor milkweed at Grey Rocks, Newfound Lake Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

June 19, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Jonathan Sarty, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 20, Model Yacht Open House, 1-4 pm, Bridge Falls Path, boat displays, racing, by Back Bay Skippers Model Yacht Club, NH Boat Museum, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org

June 20, Music Night at Castle in the Clouds, performer: Sweep the Leg, dinner and music on the patio, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, reservations required: www.castleintheclouds.org, 476-5900.

June 20, The Land of Lucknow: From Ossipee Mountain Park to Castle in the Clouds, 4:30-5:30 pm, talk by Castle curator Robin Sherman, Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 524-6042, www.gilfordlibrary.org

June 20, When Books Went to War, 7-8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, info/tickets: 569-1212.

June 21, House Tour, 10 am-4 pm, tour & raffle tickets on sale at Moultonborough Library, 4 Holland St., 476-8895 and tour tickets also on sale at Bayswater, 12 Main St., Center Harbor, 253-8858. www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

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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

The Wright Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and enduring legacy of WWII-era Americans.

Barnstead Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm, food, crafts, music, 1 West Parade Rd. in Barnstead, www.barnsteadfaramersmarket.com.

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

Bristol Farmers Market, 10 am-2 pm, Millstream Park, Rt. 3A, Bristol, info: 273-1058.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, 4-6:30 pm, next to Elkins Library, Canterbury, baked goods, produce, crafts, live music, www.canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

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

Franklin Community Farmers Market, 3-6 pm, Tues. July-Sept., 206 Central St., Franklin, produce, food, crafts, live music, 934-3229, www.uucfranklin.org.

Garden Tour, 9:30-10:30 am on Fridays, also first & third Saturdays monthly through Oct. 7, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays 11 am-2 pm, local vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music and more, 1385 NH 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com

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

Land, People & Property, Thursdays from June 1-Sept. 28, 110:30 an-noon, walk around Castle in the Clouds grounds, learn about history of the property with guide, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, registration required: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.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, 279-9015.

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

Live Music, at Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays 11 am-2 pm, 1385 NH 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com

Loon Center, walking trails, loon displays/info., 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666, www.loon.org

Lunchbox-Paintbox, with artist Larry Frates, noon-12:30 pm, first Wed. of each month, http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry. Belknap Mill, 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Model Yachting - Back Bay Skippers, meets every Tues. & Thurs., 1-4 pm, model yacht group, spectators welcome, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, May-Oct., info: NH Boat Museum, 569-4554.

Molly the Trolley, 569-1080, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com

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

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 744-8689.

New Durham Farmers Market, May-mid Oct., 1-6 pm, Depot Rd. next to Post Office, New Durham, 515-1249, www.newdurhamfarmersmarket.com

New England Racing Museum, 922 NH Rt. 106 N., Loudon, www.NEMSMUSEUM.com

NH Boat Museum, boating exhibits, programs, boat building workshops, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, call for opening day/hours: 569-4554, www.nhbm.org

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

Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30-1:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.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.

Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, registration: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Every Mon. through Aug. 28)

Song and Jam Circle, community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 584-2712, www.artstamworth.org

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 968-7194. (Cruises include Discover Squam Cruise daily 1-2:30 pm, Bald Eagle Adventure Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm, Loon Cruise 3-4:30 pm Mondays & Fridays)

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 10 am-noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, contact for open hours: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm, donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-3861.

Wakefield/Brookfield Historical Society, meetings the second Tues. of each month from May-Oct., most meetings held at Schoolhouse, 2851 Wakefield Rd., with Oct. meeting held at Brookfield Town House, all programs on the history of Wakefield/Brookfield, everyone welcome to attend, 522-6713.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays until 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.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org

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other than the beef, then pour into a ziplock bag. Add steak to bag, press out air, and seal. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. When ready to cook, remove steak from marinade, blot dry with paper towels, and grill as desired.

Zesty Beer, Lemongrass, and Ginger Steak Marinade

1 bottle light colored lager beer, 12 oz

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 six-inch length fresh lemongrass, lightly bruised with the blunt side of a knife

1 strip fresh lemon zest, 2 inches in length

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1 knob peeled fresh ginger, 1-inches long, thinly sliced

1 tsp toasted coriander seed

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1 tsp kosher salt

2 ½-3 lbs steak of your choice

In a large zipper-lock bag, combine

all ingredients except the beef. Swish until salt is dissolved. Add steak to bag, press out air, and seal. Refrigerate for 1-12 hours and up to 12. When ready to cook, remove steak from marinade, blot dry with paper towels, and grill as desired.

Cocoa Coffee Steak Marinade

1 cup of hot, strong-brewed coffee

½ oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped

1 tbsp dark brown sugar

1 tsp kosher salt

Pinch chili powder and/or cayenne pepper

2 ½ -3 lbs steak of your choice

Stir together coffee, chocolate, sugar, salt, and chili powder or cayenne, until chocolate is fully melted, and sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Let cool. Transfer marinade to a large zipper-lock bag, add steak, press out air from bag, and seal. Again, refrigerate for 1-12 hours. When ready to cook, remove steak from marinade, blot dry with paper towels, and grill as desired.

The last dinner option today is the

perfect dinner for Mom to prep in 1520 minutes and pop into the fridge until it’s grill time, and then it only takes 20 minutes or so to cook. Salmon is the star actor in this one and it’s a great foil packet meal with asparagus with a great taste of garlic and lemon. It doesn’t get much simpler to prep or cook and it will feed 4.

Grilled Salmon in Foil with Asparagus & Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

4 center cut salmon fillets, as thick as possible, 6-8 oz each

1 lb fresh asparagus

2 ½ tbsp olive oil

2 minced garlic cloves

Salt and fresh grind black pepper

1 lemon sliced

Fresh herbs of choice, such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley

Prepare foil for 4 packets by ripping 8 pieces of heavy-duty foil into 12 x16 pieces. Separate the asparagus into equal portions and put them in the center of 4 sheets. In a bowl, combine olive oil & garlic. Pour a tsp of the oil/ garlic mixture over the asparagus, then season with salt and pepper. Rinse the salmon fillets well and drain. Place the salmon fillets on top of the asparagus.

Salt and pepper the fish. Drizzle a tsp of the oil/garlic mixture over the salmon and brush well. Season again with salt and pepper. Put two slices of lemon and herbs on each piece of salmon. Fold the foil over the salmon and roll and seal tightly. Put the 4 packets, sealed sides down on the other 4 sheets and repeat the folding process. On a preheated grill set to medium-high, place packets on the grill with the asparagus side of the packet directly on the grill and cook for 12 minutes or so with the lid down. Gently roll the packets over and cook for another 5-7. Pull off the grill and after a few minutes, carefully open the packets, being very beware of escaping steam. You can either eat right of the foil depending on your situation, or gently remove from the packets onto plates and have at it.

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Late-season Frost Affected NH Oaks

While spring leaf development of New Hampshire’s oak trees was severely affected by an unusually deep late-season frost on May 18, it is unlikely the trees sustained permanent damage, according to the N.H. Division of Forests and Lands.

“Oak is particularly sensitive to frost during the two-week window after the buds break and that’s why it has adapted to ‘leafing out’ later than most trees in New Hampshire,” said Kyle Lombard, program director for the NHDFL’s Forest Health Program.

“The good news is that oak can lose these first leaves and put a second set out in the same year, so by July the oaks should look as they usually do.”

Oak leaf drop has been observed from Coös County all the way to Nashua. Current estimation is that more than 100,000 acres were affected by the cold snap.

NHDFL has tracked frost events for

more than 100 years and the effects of the recent frost are the worst on record.

The damage from the May frost should not be confused with oak wilt, a serious invasive pathogen that the NHDFL has been monitoring but that has not yet arrived in New Hampshire. Oak wilt is not active until mid-summer when mature oak leaves suddenly drop on a single tree.

New Hampshire’s Division of Forests and Lands is part of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. NHDFL’s mission is to protect and promote the values provided by trees, forests and natural communities. This mission is accomplished through responsible management of the state’s forested resources; by providing forest resource information and education to the public; and through the protection of these resources for the continuing benefit of the state’s citizens, visitors, and forest industry. Learn more at nh.gov/nhdfl.

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Unique Adventures by Motorcycle

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

It’s the 100th anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week and likely attendance will be even heavier than most years. Visitors, mostly motorcyclists, will visit and inevitably want to make the most of the Lakes Region. If you are here from June 10 to 18, you will want to know about some unusual places to visit during your stay.

A great place to visit is the New England Racing Museum, on the grounds of the NH Motor Speedway at 922 Rt. 106 North in Loudon. The museum is 10,000 sq. ft of racing memorabilia, from race cars and of course, motorcycles, on display. You will see photos and unique New England racing items. Call 603-783-0183 for visiting hours or go to www.nemsmuseum.com

For a unique experience, head to the Madison Boulder Natural Area, part of the New Hampshire State Parks, located at 473 Boulder Road in Madison. Words can hardly describe the amazing boulder, which is mammoth; it is a glacial erratic and among the largest in the world.

Madison Boulder is 83 ft. in length, 23 ft. in height above the ground, 37 ft. in width, and weighs upwards of 5,000 tons. In 1970, the Madison Boulder was designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior because the enormous erratic, “is an outstanding illustration of the power of an ice sheet to pluck out very large blocks of fractured bedrock and move them substantial distances.”

Recent work puts the boulder’s age at around 14,000 years old. You can enter the park, but please be respectful of the grounds and leave no trash behind. Stay on paths designated for walking to the boulder and enjoy the unique site…and of course, enjoy the Madison Boulder!

If you want to see and learn about some interesting New Hampshire history, a scenic motorcycle ride to Potter Place is just the thing. To get to Potter Place/Andover, travel through Franklin and drive on Rt. 3A towards Bristol. A few miles on Rt. 3A, you will see a left

turn/sign for Rt. 4/Andover.

This route will take you – leisurely –along the shores of Webster Lake. You may say, “Hey! I never heard of Webster Lake!” and you wouldn’t be the only one to have not known about the body of water. It isn’t huge, like Lake Winnipesaukee, but Webster Lake is quiet and pretty, and you don’t see a lot of boat traffic and congestion. The lake is named after Daniel Webster, who grew up not far away.

Andover is a tiny town with many old buildings. After traveling this area, you will soon come to a fork in the road. If

you head left, you will go to Boscawen/Concord; right takes you to Potter Place, not many miles down Rt. 4.

Potter Place (which is sort of hamlet of Andover) is made up of a little cluster of houses and a railroad station, an old-time general store building, and the site where 1800s African American magician Richard Potter and his wife, Sally, are buried.

The Andover Historical Society is in charge of the railroad station, the train car, the old-time general store/post office museum and the events that take place on the property each summer. An antique caboose was recently refurbished and also worth a look.

Potter Place also is the site of Richard Potter’s former home (now a cellar hole). Richard and Sally are buried in a modest little cemetery in this area. Potter had talent and courage to travel the country, entertaining folks in town halls, saloons and other places. A distinction for the Historical Society is that the site was recently added to the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.

At one time, the railroad ran often, and this made the hamlet very busy. If you want to really experience what life was like in a New England town over 100 years ago, put a visit to Potter Place on your agenda.

The Society’s museum buildings are open to visitors during the summer on

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The recently painted caboose at Potter Place in Andover. (Bob Norander photo)

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weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Admission is free and hours are Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm and Sundays from 12:30 to 3 pm. Should you wish to visit but cannot stop by on a weekend, the Society is happy to host your visit another day of the week, but please call ahead for an appointment. Memberships and contributions are gratefully received. Call 603-735-5232.

The Andover Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For further information, please contact the Andover Historical Society at PO Box 167, Andover NH 03216 or Pres@ AndoverHistory.org. The website has many photos and information; visit www.andoverhistory.org

If you’re looking for a scenic motorcycle trek and want to see a missile on a town green, head to Warren, New Hampshire. The Redstone Missile is a Cold War leftover and the first to once carry a nuclear warhead. You surely won’t miss the Redstone, because it sticks straight up on the public green in Warren, a village not far from Plymouth, New Hampshire. Installed back in 1971, the missile (now empty) was given to the town of Warren after the line had been discontinued when newer technology came along. It was once known as the “Army’s Workhorse” and could be used for military applications and also for ballistic purposes. The Redstone model of missiles was used as a booster that took Alan Shepherd, the first American to go into space, on his trip.

How did the missile end up in Warren, New Hampshire? It was installed to honor New Hampshire-born Shepherd and thought to be a good addition to the village to interest kids in the field of science. Visit the rocket by taking a scenic drive from the Lakes Region to I-93 north. You will travel until you get to NH Rt. 25 West and on to Warren and Water Street, where you cannot miss the rocket!

It would be remiss to leave out of the tour of unusual places to visit, a trip to a unique castle high atop a mountain. Enjoy a ride from Weirs Beach on Rt. 3 to Meredith and on to Moultonborough and 455 Old Mountain Road to Castle in the Clouds. Once up the mountain road, you will find plenty of parking and a short walk to the Carriage House where you can see a yearly exhibit interpreting life at the Castle during the original owner, Thomas Plant’s, day. Purchase tickets to tour the Castle and take a trolley up, up, up the road to the mansion.

At the Castle, tour the interior of the beautiful estate, where Plant lived with his wife, Olive. The home was quite inventive for its day, with household devices installed to make the servants’ lives easier and more productive. The exterior of the estate, with incredible views, is one you will not easily forget.

The grounds are extensive, and you can hike on trails and have a meal at the Carriage House Restaurant.

The Castle is open Thursdays through Tuesdays with tickets available at 10 am. For information and a schedule of events, visit www.castleintheclouds. org or call 603-476-5900.

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Statewide Scavenger Hunt in July

The 603 History Hunt takes you on the road to test your knowledge of the Granite State and complete a series of challenges. Visit the world’s longest candy counter, locate a scene from the movie “Jumanji,” or find the grave of America’s first Black celebrity—all located right here in New Hampshire. Choose which challenges to accept based on your own interests and abilities, with over 100 challenges to choose from.

Created by the New Hampshire Historical Society, the 603 History Hunt is one of several programs and events organized to mark the Society’s 200th anniversary in 2023. “New Hampshire has a vibrant history for such a small state,” said Elizabeth Dubrulle, director of education and public programs at the New Hampshire Historical Society. “The 603 History Hunt encourages people to get out there and explore this state we all love. You’ll be amazed at how much has happened here.”

Some challenges can be completed from just about anywhere in the state, while others are tied to a specific region or location within New Hampshire.

Challenges ask players to complete a variety of tasks, such as film a video, take a photograph, answer a trivia question, or scan a QR code. Players choose which challenges to complete and how many challenges they want to undertake, and they earn points and win prizes accordingly.

The 603 History Hunt is free and open to the general public, thanks in part to the generosity of Merrimack County Savings Bank, which is sponsoring the event in conjunction with the New Hampshire Historical Society. Players must be at least 13 years old to officially participate, but the challenges are great opportunities to see the sites with family and friends.

To sign up, download the Scavify app through the App Store or Google Play Store, or visit Scavify’s website at https://www.scavify.com/download. Participants will be asked to create a free account and should then search for “603 History Hunt” to join the scavenger hunt. Although participants can join the hunt at any time, the hunt won’t begin—and challenges won’t be released—until 12 a.m. on July 1.

The 603 History Hunt kicks off one month from today—on July 1—giving people a chance to see New Hampshire in ways they never have before.

Education is a ‘Field’ Trip on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail

Featuring 21 museums in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Merrimack Valley, and Seacoast, the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail is an educational destination for many secondary schools.

“Many of us have developed field trips for students of varying ages,” noted Jeff Barraclough, president of the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail and executive director of member institution Millyard Museum in Manchester. “If you want your child or student to learn about New Hampshire and its rich history, take a field trip to a member institution on The Trail.”

One such member institution is the American Independence Museum (Exeter, NH), which is revamping its on-site field trips for the 23/24 academic school year. Designed for 5th graders, the program is entitled, Multiple Perspectives: Patriots & Loyalists

“It’s a 2-hour program that provides students and homeschoolers with insight into the unique perspectives of loyalists, patriots, and those who remained neutral,” said Sarah Jaworski, program manager at the American Independence Museum. “It’s aligned with national curriculum standards and provides a hands-on, inquiry-based learning experience.”

The intent behind Multiple Perspectives: Patriots & Loyalists, noted Jaworksi, is to help students recognize the “complex challenges” faced by people living in the colonies leading

up to the Revolutionary War. “The hope is that students can connect what happened during Colonial times with present day life,” she said. “History has a tendency to repeat itself.”

At Castle in the Clouds (CITC) in Moultonborough, Debbi Finkelstein, director of Education & Partnerships, expressed enthusiasm for their field trips, available for the first time since 2019. Offered in full- and half-day formats, field trips include a guided tour of Lucknow Mansion and guided hike.

“We have workbooks for students to use throughout the mansion with questions and activities that provide them with a variety of interactive and critical thinking opportunities,” she said.

Questions that guide CITC’s field trip curriculum include: ‘How does technology influence your life on a daily basis’ and ‘What can land use and change tell you about the people who inhabited the land?’

“The lesson plan itself pairs social studies (history) with STEM topics, such as geology and technology,” added Finkelstein.

In reflecting on the educational experiences possible throughout The Trail, Barraclough said member institutions are an “underutilized resource in the state,” which is something he hopes can change. “We are actively working with schools to develop educational programs and field trips that complement the in-school learning experience,” he said. “We would love

to work with more schools and educate even more students.”

To learn more about field trips at the American Independence Museum and Castle in the Clouds, visit independencemuseum.org and castleintheclouds.org, respectively.

In addition to the American Inde-

pendence Museum and Castle in the Clouds, member institutions on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail are located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Merrimack Valley, and Seacoast. To learn more about The Trail or any member institution, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.

Summer Safety Tips

Summer is synonymous with relaxation and fun in the sun. The easygoing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook safety concerns that run the gamut from heat-related illnesses to bug bites to water play injuries. Though no one wants to rain on their own summer parade, keeping these safety tips in mind can ensure the coming months are as safe as they are fun.

• Safeguard against the threat of heat-related illnesses. Sizzling summer days pose a significant threat if the proper measures aren’t take to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to the National Safety Council, heat

exhaustion, which occurs when the body loses excessive water and salt, and heat stroke, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes is marked by the body’s inability to control its temperature, can escalate rapidly. The NSC identifies individuals who work outdoors, infants and young children, people who are 65 and older, people who are ill, and people who are overweight as those most at risk of heat-related illnesses. Such illnesses are entirely preventable, and the CDC recommends remaining indoors in air conditioned rooms, drinking plenty of fluids but avoiding alcohol, wearing

loose and lightweight clothing as well as a hat, and replacing salt lost from sweating by drinking fruit juice or sports drinks.

• Apply sunscreen. Long days in the summer sun may be a great way to relax, but it’s imperative that individuals apply sunscreen before going outside and then reapply it throughout the day as necessary. Sunburn is not only unpleasant, it also increases a person’s risk for skin cancer and affects the body’s ability to cool itself, which can increase the risk for heat stroke.

• Protect against mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are more than a mere nuisance. Mosquitoes can carry an assortment of viruses, including Zika virus and West Nile virus. And though such viruses are often thought of as a problem for people in faraway lands, the NSC notes that the Aedes mosquito, which is a known transmitter of the Zika virus, has appeared in various regions of the globe, including the continental United States and popular vacation destinations like Mexico and Central and South America. The NSC recommends that everyone, and especially individu-

als who work outdoors, apply mosquito repellant before going outside and to continue to do so as necessary throughout the day. In addition, clothing treated with the insecticide permethrin may help to repel mosquitoes.

• Exercise caution around water. The CDC reports that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of one and four. Though children might be most vulnerable to water-related accidents and death, adults also must exercise caution when around the water. The NSC recommends individuals avoid the water, be it in a lake, river, ocean, or pool, unless they know how to swim. Individuals also should never swim alone and only swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard. When swimming at a private residence, children should never be allowed to swim unless an adult is supervising. Adults also should avoid alcohol when swimming. Summer is a season to relax, but it’s also a season when safety should be a top priority for people of all ages.

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Learn to Screen Print or Oil Paint in New Classes

The Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, which is a founding member of the League of NH Craftsmen, is offering two new classes this year that are open to both aspiring and experienced artists.

On Friday, June 30, William Mitchell will be teaching Screen Printing Basics from 10:30 AM-3:30 PM. Anyone interested in learning about screen printing or wanting to further develop their screen printing ideas will enjoy this class that will utilize Speedball water based block out stencil printmaking techniques for paper or fabric. This workshop is for all levels and is a tremendous opportunity to learn from artist Bill Mitchell who has been a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen for 30 years. His work is featured in all of the League galleries throughout the state.

The following day, Saturday, July 1, the gallery will offer Lakescape Oil Painting from 9 AM-12 PM. Learn the basic techniques and secrets of oil painting and create an original, 12” x 16” inch oil painting from your own

photograph or another picture of a lakescape that inspires you. The instructor, Ann Xavier, is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with thirty years of teaching experience. She will also have images to work with and materials that will include a canvas, brushes, a pallet and all the paint you will need to take home a beautiful lakescape painting.

Details on these classes including tuition and materials costs and registration information can be found on the gallery’s website (centersandwich. nhcrafts.org), by calling 603-2846831 or by visiting The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery at 32 Main Street in the historic village of Center Sandwich.

It is part of the Sandwich Home Industries’ mission to provide a variety of affordable craft workshops for our community. In order to help students with the cost of our classes we are offering scholarships of up to $50, or half the class tuition, whichever is less. The Gallery is now open through Mid-October from 10-5 on Monday through

Free Summer Youth Programs at Owl Brook Center

Free youth day programs will be offered again this summer at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness. These programs give boys and girls ages 10-15 the chance to learn about shooting sports, bowhunting, and other outdoor skills. Sessions will be offered in July and August at Owl

Brook, which is operated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

Pre-registration is required and will be conducted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Space is limited to 16 participants per day, so register today by visiting Owl Brook Hunter Education Center | Hunting | New Hamp-

shire Fish and Game Department (state. nh.us). There is no charge for these sessions.

Day programs will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, unless otherwise noted, beginning July 11 and ending August 18. Tuesdays will be for youth ages 10-12, and Thursdays will be for youth ages 13-15.

Another popular offering is the Hunter/Bowhunter Education Certification week which will take place August 15-18, during which students have the opportunity to earn their Hunter Education/Bowhunter Education certification. Youth age 12-15 who attend and meet all requirements will receive their Hunter Education/Bowhunter Education Certification.

Participants may register for one or more sessions, which are held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Bring your own bag lunch. Please download required forms and return to the Owl Brook Hunter Education center prior to attending. Forms are available on the event registration page

at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center | Hunting | New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (state.nh.us).

“The Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is here to inspire young people to become involved in the outdoors,” said Tom Flynn, Program Manager at Owl Brook. “These free, skill-based summer workshops are a fun way to help them discover what it’s all about.”

The mission of the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is to educate individuals in the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to become safe and responsible hunters, trappers, and stewards of the state’s natural resources. Its facilities include shooting ranges, classroom space, and interpretive trails.

Activities at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center are made possible by Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funds. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. Visit www. huntnh.com to learn more.

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Report Wild Turkey Brood Sightings

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking for the public’s help by reporting wild turkey brood sightings in New Hampshire this spring and summer. It’s easy to participate and the survey is now open. If you observe groups of turkeys with poults (juvenile birds) between June 1 and August 31, report your sightings on NH Fish and Game’s web-based Turkey Brood Survey by visiting https:// forms.gle/LT7oewbq6Cx9hPGSA.

“The information participants provide helps us monitor the turkey population,” said NH Fish and Game Turkey Project Leader Allison Keating. “This survey results in reports from all over the state and adds to the important information biologists gather to monitor the distribution, abundance, and productivity of wild turkeys.” In 2022, Summer Brood Survey participants reported seeing 1,094 broods with

an average of 3.22 poults per hen, which is an increase compared with the previous year when 2.95 poults per hen were reported. The highest average on record was 4.38 poults per hen reported during 2011, which was the first year of the survey.

The term “brood” refers to a family group of young turkeys accompanied by a hen. New Hampshire hens generally begin laying eggs from mid-April to early May and complete their clutch of about 12 eggs in early to mid-May. Incubation lasts for 28 days, and most eggs hatch from late May to mid-June.

If incubating turkey eggs are destroyed or consumed by predators, hens often lay a replacement clutch of eggs that hatch late July through late August. Reports of adult male turkeys are not being requested at this time.

Many factors can affect turkey productivity in any given year. Young turkey chicks are extremely sensitive to cool temperatures and rain, both because it can affect their health and because these conditions can adversely impact insect populations which are a critical source of nutrition for young turkeys. Since spring weather is highly

variable, survival of the annual hatch of wild turkeys is also highly variable.

A large annual influx of young turkeys is needed to sustain populations over time, so the number of young turkeys that survive to be “recruited” into flocks in the fall is of great interest to turkey managers. A large sample of turkey brood observations collected throughout the summer provides an insight into the size of the “graduating class” of turkeys that will go on to become adults.

To learn more about the survey, visit www.wildnh.com/surveys/turkeybrood.html.

Wildlife turkey management and research is made possible by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Restoration Program, a user-pay, user-benefit program supported by purchases of firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment.

Steaming on the Lakes

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper

“When its errands are noble and adequate, the steamboat…arriving at its ports with the punctuality of a planet, is a step of man into harmony with nature.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

In times gone by, it wasn’t easy to get on the lake. Some people had a boat or canoe, but most residents and vacationers relied upon a marina or some sort of boat service to provide a boat tour or transport from one part of the lake to another.

In the early 1800s, a gundalow, a sort of sailboat with a flat bottom and rounded shape at both ends, was the way to deal with commercial freight traffic from mills in the area.

It was the early steamers and smaller boats that were most often seen on Lake Winnipesaukee and are recalled fondly today. Some are still well known by name today, while many have faded over time.

If you were wealthy, owning a steamer was much easier. Herbert Dumaresq, part owner of Boston’s Jordan Marsh, retired in the 1890s and realized a dream to own a country estate on Lake Winnipesaukee.

As well as his mansion, Dumaresq had constructed a large boathouse for his newly acquired boat, the Swallow. The boat was a steam yacht, and to make sure it was kept covered and large enough to fit the yacht’s masts, the special boathouse was built, according to “The Swallow” by Jack Gotthardt.

For convenience, Mr. and Mrs. Dumaresq had a dock at Weirs Beach where their staff picked up guests who had been invited to stay at Kona, the couple’s estate. The Swallow was the charming mode of transportation across the lake, with a uniformed captain and steward, underscoring the life of luxury the guests were about to step into at Kona. Dumaresq liked to repair things, and when the Swallow needed work now and then, he enjoyed fixing the yacht.

At Weirs Beach, in around 1900, the steamer Arlington offered regular trips to ports in Center Harbor, Melvin Village and Wolfeboro, as well as to a number of Winnipesaukee islands. The steamer was 26 feet long and passengers were shaded by a canopy on deck, according to information at “The His-

tory of Wolfeboro, NH” by Q. David Bowers.

Long before the Arlington and other early 1900 steamers, there was the Belknap, built in the 1830s on a hill near Park Street in Lake Village. It launched in the summer of 1833 and was an eye-catching vessel. It was 96 feet in length and had a 17-foot beam, according to “The Early Steamboats” by Paul Blaisdell. After it launched, an invitation was extended to Lake Village residents. They boarded the Belknap and after an initial false start, the boat launched, giving the passengers a good ride. Once construction was completed, the Belknap began regular passenger and freight hauling service on the lake, running between Lake Village, Center Harbor, Alton Bay and Meredith.

In the early 1900s, George Carpenter was a Wolfeboro summer resident. His steam yacht was called Isabelle until Carpenter renamed it Bevis. The charming boat must have provided great summer entertainment for Carpenter’s guests and family, who could enjoy a trip around the lake.

In the community of Melvin Village, William Blackstone Sr. and his son, Herbert A. Blackstone, built the steamer Cyclone. The steamer was large –about 80 feet in length - and cruised at approximately 10 miles per hour, not a bad speed for the time it was created. The Blackstones built the steamer for Arthur and Appleton Lamprey, who launched the Cyclone in 1886. The steamer was put to active use and made runs from Weirs Beach to Melvin Village and elsewhere around the lake. It was often seen in Wolfeboro, where it was hired for charters and moonlight excursions, which were quite popular at the time.

Based in Alton Bay, the steamship Dover began making the rounds of Lake Winnipesaukee in the 1850s. Captained by Winborn Sanborn, who had previously held the same job on the Lady of the Lake, the Dover was 150 feet in length and operated by the Cocheco Railroad. It was handy for transporting passengers who had made the trip by rail to Alton Bay. “Eastman’s White Mountain Guide” reported of the Dover that it was a “pleasant and commodious boat moving with great

rapidity and steadiness, making regular trips between Alton, Wolfborough and Centre Harbor, connecting with the stages at the two latter points.”

The Dover was later renamed the Chocorua and lengthened to 162 feet. The steamer sank in the late 1860s but was refloated for further service. By the 1870s, the steamer saw the end of its days when the new Mount Washington replaced the smaller vessel. The Chocorua was dismantled and lay unused in Alton Bay. Some of the cabins of the steamer were sold off and utilized for lodging. The old pilot house was purchased locally and placed on a lawn as a little summer house.

One of the most well-known and generous of Wolfeboro’s residents was Dr. Henry F. Libby. Today, many associate him with the museum he founded, the Libby Museum. (The museum is still in operation and is a fascinating place on North Main Street in Wolfeboro.) In 1891, Dr. Libby commissioned George Whitney to build a steam yacht which he called West Wind.

Henry Libby wanted the steamer for excursions, and it was a comfortable craft with glass windows that could

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be removed in the summer for extra air. The steamer could accommodate around 50 passengers with dining for 14 people at a time. He advertised it in the local papers as a boat for “pleasure parties” and it was often taken out for fishing groups. It was even chartered by a state legislator to be used for a gala affair for dignitaries. In about 1905, the steamer was sold to a local woman, and she used it for excursions in the area as well. A noted feature of the steamer was the steam-operated side whistle powered by the vessel’s boiler. It played tunes, which locals around the waterfront enjoyed, and one favorite was “Yankee Doodle.”

In around 1905, the steamer Governor Endicott was a project of the Winnipesaukee Transportation Company.

The steamer was put into the waters of Winnipesaukee for excursions and was seen making its way around the lake; it

launched from Lakeport and was captained by Leander Lavallee, according to “The Boats and Ports of Lake Winnipesaukee” by Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D.

Elsewhere in the Lakes Region, early vacationers on Newfound Lake needed mail and delivery service. To transport passengers around the lake, there were multiple steamboats plying the waters. Among the first was the Pioneer, captained by George Dow. It was launched in the 1860s but destroyed by fire. Other steamboats included the 56-foot Cardigan, owned by Edward Drake. It was launched in the late 1870s and was on the lake until around 1883. The Lady Helen was a 28-foot-long boat, but the best remembered was the Stella Marion I which was launched in 1900 at Kimball’s beach.

The Stella Marion came to life due to a need of Camp Pasquaney. In the late 1890s, the camp staff made it known that boat service on Newfound Lake would be most welcome. Pasquaney was accessible only by boat due to its remote location. A local resident, Am-

brose Adams, went to work to build a boat for Newfound Lake deliveries.

This was big news in the little town of Bristol and the Bristol Enterprise newspaper ran a piece on it in 1900: “Ambrose Adams is building a boat named Stella-Marion, which he expects to launch when the lake opens. The boat is 49 1/2 feet overall, 10 feet wide; built of the heart of oak, planked with 2-inch strips, 1 inch thick fastened with gal. steel nails; will have enclosed cabin forward of engine room, and an open one aft; will be propelled by a Sterling Marion engine, 7 x 8 inch cylinder; boiler will be submerged tube vertical Marion boiler 42 x 62 inch built under U. S. government test. Joseph Adams, who understands the business, is assisting about the building of the boat.”

The boat was launched in the spring of 1900 and named for Ambrose’s daughters, Stella and Marion. The boat was used for passengers, moonlight tourist trips and also to haul lumber. In 1906, the boat began to deliver mail. After the Stella Marion burned, Ambrose built the Stella Marion II in 1916. Eventually, the charming boat was sold and left the waters of Newfound Lake.

On Squam Lake, the houseboat Sallyda was a pretty sight on the water. The boat was lavishly decorated, with no expense spared for comfort. The Balch family used the Sallyda in the late 1800s as a houseboat at Chocorua and Utopia Islands. The boat, pictured in an early photograph, shows open-air areas, a hammock, fine woodwork and Chinese lanterns.

Mail boats on Winnipesaukee, according to “United States Mail Boat”

by Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D., included the Robert & Arthur (1892 to 1894); The Dolphin (1894 to 1906); Uncle Sam (1906 to 1932); Marshal Foch (1932 to 1933); Do-Bo (1962); Uncle Sam II (1963 to 1967).

The U.S. Mail Boat Tonimar delivered mail from 1941 through 1965 to summer island residents in Alton Bay and Wolfeboro. (In 1975, a couple discovered the retired mail boat in an Alton Bay boathouse and purchased the vessel from Captain Beck.) The islands the Tonimar serviced for mail delivery in 1951 were Little Mark, Redhead (also known as Treasure Island), Waveland (or Keniston), Mud (or Varney), Little Mud, Farm Island, Spectacle, Pistol, Little Bear, Devens and Echo.

Sandy Island Camp launched the steamer Huntress in the early 1900s and it carried 30 passengers. It was 42 feet long/, but was succeeded by the Viking, and later, the Sandy, a war surplus boat acquired after the first World War. The Viking, according to “The Sands of Time Sandy Island Camp: The First 1000 Years” was a sturdy vehicle. The later Sandy had a similar sturdy construction.

The Foxy operated as a Weirs Beach area party boat in the early 1900s. After the boat was shipped out of state, the Foxy II plied the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee in the 1950s. Serving as a tourist boat, the Foxy II made daily trips and was run by Captain Carl Wallace of Laconia.