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Page 1September 29, 2014
Your Guide to What’s Happening in NH’s Lakes Region
September 29 • Vol 31 • No 22
Boating • pages 20-23Dining • page 7
Golf • page 10What’s Up • pages 6 & 7
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Susan BradleyRealtor®, CRS, ABR, GRI
Direct: 603-493-2873email: [email protected] | www.SueBradley.com
348 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246 | 603-524-2255
In the desirable community of Waldron Bay in Meredith, this lovely 3-bedroom, waterfront home is spacious and special. Overlooking picturesque views and a beautiful, sandy beach this comfortable home has an easy floor plan. Waldron Bay amenities include a community beach, clubhouse and tennis courts. It is a beautiful property!
Meredith
An historic and remarkable property with nearly 90 acres consists of three lots of record. The first is the Kona boathouse, a residence with living quarters with 4 bedrooms. The second lot is the Kona beach with 20 boatslips. The third is the Mansion with 37 guest rooms, dining room and convention area. Clearly a one of a kind property. $7,995,000
Moultonborough
$1,175,000
Gilford - This tasteful 3-bedroom Governor’s Island home is on a wonderful, level lot with mountain views, desirable southwest exposure and a natural sandy beach. Casual in design with the warmth of wood on soaring ceilings, you will enjoy the ease of the main level floor plan. 150’ Lake Winnipesaukee frontage. $2,495,000
Gilford - An amazingly private Governor’s Island home with a 2-car detached garage plus an enormous barn. Beautifully and tastefully updated and maintained, this 2-bedroom home is truly special. Huge yard, prime location. It is just a short walk to the community beach, playground and tennis courts. $499,000
Gilford - A wonderful, sun-filled 3-bedroom home on a private, level 1.9 acre lot. There are 3 second level bedrooms and an enormous unfinished bonus area over the attached 3-car garage It’s an easy walk to the community beach with tennis, clubhouse, picnic and playground areas. $449,000
Gilford - A comfortable and well-maintained Samoset Condo with an easy floor plan. Main level is open in design and opens to a screened porch. Second level has 2 bedrooms. Economical Monitor heat. It is beautifully furnished and ready to move in. $184,000
MoultonborouGh - This spacious Winnipesaukee home is warm and inviting and is in a convenient, Moultonborough location. Beautifully and recently updated with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and bead board detail. Private yard and dock. Views are special. $1,995,000
Meredith - This lovely 4-bedroom Grouse Point home has picturesque lake and mountain views. Updated kitchen, wine cellar, gleaming hardwood flooring. Sweeping deck overlooks private yard. Grouse Point amenities include clubhouse, indoor pool, docks and three beaches. It is an outstanding gated community. $875,000
Meredith - When you step into this gracious 3-bedroom home, WITH DEEDED DOCK #16, you will be immediately impressed with its quality. The home has been beautifully updated including kitchen and baths. Located in the desirable, gated community of Grouse Point with beaches, clubhouse, indoor pool, tennis and playground. $795,000
laconia - A charming home, with a desirable boat rack and storage garage, that has been beautifully updated including windows, siding, carpet, baths, gas fireplace, kitchen appliances, paint. Open in design with picturesque lake views, a private rear deck and 3 spacious bedrooms. $325,000
Contemporary and classic touches are blended perfectly in this impressive waterfront home with unmatched views. A recent renovation will impress the sophisticated buyer who wants both luxury and quality. The kitchen is a masterpiece! Radiant, in-floor heat warms the stunning tile floors that are perfect for waterfront living. $2,795,000
MoultonboroughThrough a private, gated entrance approach this extraordinary Post & Beam home with 6 bedrooms and 5 fireplaces. A serene estate setting offers 12 acres, lush lawns, wildflowers and 245’ of prime waterfront with beach and u-shaped dock. The design and personality of this home are distinctive. Quality is unmatched. $5,695,000
Meredith
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By Kathi Hopper
“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.”
— Jane AustenSurely author Jane Austen knew what
she was talking about when she spoke of apple pie. Domestic happiness, then as today, often centers on food. And what better food than an apple, which in turn adds the flavor and spice to the pie and other foods?
This is the time of year when apple orchard owners throw open their doors and invite an eager public to pick apples all over the Lakes Region and beyond. Farmers have been lovingly tending and watching their apple trees for months; last year’s harsh and very cold winter has caused a later season in many crops this summer and apples are no exception.
The good news is that the apples are now ready for picking and families can enjoy an afternoon at an orchard where not only apple-picking is fun, but there are wagon rides to the orchards, live mu-sic, cider doughnuts, baked goods, and more!
A New Hampshire favorite (just voted in a consumer poll as the coveted num-ber two most popular apple orchard in New Hampshire by WMUR/Channel 9), Meadow Ledge Farm at 612 Route 129 in Loudon has a huge variety of apples now available.
Meadow Ledge has about 25 acres of orchards and offers Macintosh, Macouns, Jonamacs, Ozark Gold, Cortlands, Ginger Gold, Fujis, Crabapples, Honeycrisp, Liberties, and other varieties. A number of varieties are available as pick-your-own options in the orchards and most are for sale in the country store on the prem-ises.
A fun day at Meadow Ledge Farm be-
gins by grabbing one of the big red plas-tic containers for apple-picking. Guests can sit at bright red picnic tables in the back area and enjoy a picnic lunch while listening to the live music (country, blue-grass bands, etc.) or take your children’s photo (don’t forget your camera!) near the farm tractor.
Once the wagon arrives, hop on for a fun ride to the orchard. Signs are posted throughout the orchard to let you know where your favorite apples are available for picking.
Once you have your apples, hop back on the wagon for a ride to the country store. If you see a line of eager people waiting to place an order, you know you have arrived at the cider doughnut area. Watch while the Meadow Ledge crew makes your cider doughnuts right in front of you; enjoy them hot while sitting out-side as you listen to the live music.
The country store sells baked goods, apple crisp ice cream, apple pies, crafts, jams and jellies, and a lot more. Cider doughnuts are made and sold on week-ends and the orchard is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until
It’s Apple-Pickin’ time!November; after that they are open five days a week through the holiday sea-son. (Meadow Ledge also sells wreaths and Christmas trees in season.) Starting in January, the business is open on Saturdays with apples for sale until the spring season when hours increase once again. Call 603-798-5860 or visit www.meadowledgefarm.com.
DeVylder’s Farm at 563 Pleasant Valley Road in Wolfeboro remains open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pick-your-own apples as well as of-fering its own apple cider. DeVylder’s
• ApplesContinued on page 4
Wolfeboro
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The Winnipesaukee BelleBoards at the Wolfeboro Town Docks
Join us for a Scenic Tour of Lake WinnipesaukeeFall Cruise Schedule
(90 Minute Shoreline Tour)
Thursday & Friday Scenic Cruises ~ 1:30 pm
Saturday Scenic Cruises ~ 10:30 am
Sunday Scenic Cruises ~ 12:00 pm
Scenic Cruise Prices$16 - Adults • $8 - Children under 12
$12 - Seniors (55+) General Club Members, Hotel Guests Group Rate for Groups of 30 or more (advanced purchase required)
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Available for private cruises - a unique and fun way to celebrate!
Visit the Castle and you’ll see.
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Upcoming EventsFall Foliage in the Lakes RegionCastle in the Clouds is one of the best places in NH to see the fall colors. Come enjoy a self-guided tour of the mansion with breathtaking views from inside and out. Stay for lunch on The Terrace overlooking Lake Win-nipesaukee. Enjoy one of the many hiking trails in the cool, crisp autumn air! Our elevation, around 1300 feet, provides the best views of the reds, yellows and oranges all the way from the mountain top down to the lake. The best time to view the foliage is late September or early October. Christmas at the CastleJoin us this holiday season for Christmas at the Castle. Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday, November 21-23 and November 28-30 from 10:00am through 3:00pm. Explore Lucknow decorated as it would have been during Christmas in the early 1900s. Stop by the Carriage House to shop with the local artisans and warm up with a hot chocolate. Tickets are $20 for adults and seniors, $10 for youth age -17 and $15 for Friends of the Castle. Lunch will be available at an additional cost. Christmas at the Castle is generously sponsored by Infinger Insurance.
also offers hayrides on the weekends. For more information, call 603-569-4110.
Cardigan Mountain Orchard at 1540 Mount Cardigan Road in Alexandria is open with pick-your-own-apple variet-ies in a breathtakingly beautiful location. “We have 10 acres of apple orchard,” says Nancy Bleiler, co-owner of the busi-ness.
Nancy and her family rejuvenated an old orchard in the 1970s and have been running Cardigan Mountain Orchard for more than 35 years. She says a former owner planted 60 apple trees back in the 1930s and it is this orchard that her fami-ly rejuvenated, tended, and added to over the years.
The result is a wonderful place to visit, whether to pick your own apples or to stop by and purchase your favorite variety at the farm stand on the property. Currently, as of press time, Cardigan Mountain Orchard was offering Macintosh and Cortland apples for pick-your-own va-rieties and pre-picked Honeycrisp and Gravenstein apples. More varieties will be offered as the season progresses.
In nearby Bristol, the Cardigan Mountain Country Store on Lake Street is a charming and fun place to visit and shop — and to enjoy a delicious lunch in the cafe. The shop features handmade items by local artisans, including soaps,
woodworking, and pottery, as well as photography. Apples are for sale in the store as well as baked goods and lunch items in the café.
Cardigan Mountain Orchard is open through Halloween for pick-your-own apples in Alexandria. The Bristol shop is open until January and, in the future, hours may be increased. Call 603-744-2248 or visit www.cardiganmountainor-chard.com.
Stonybrook Farm at 128 Glidden Road in Gilford is a great place to pick your own apples. Bring the family and enjoy
a tractor-drawn hay wagon ride to the orchards on either Saturday or Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The orchard is producing beautiful Macintosh and Ginger Gold apples, as well as tasty Cortlands. After picking ap-ples, head to the farm stand at Stonybrook for apple cake, Cider Bellies Doughnuts, cider, maple products and candies, and pretty mums to take home for fall deco-rating. Stonybrook Farm is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 603-293-4300 or visit the orchard on Facebook.
For great pick-your-own apples, visit Surowiec Farm at 53 Perley Hill Road in Sanbornton. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pick-your-own Macintosh, Cortland, and Ginger Gold apples; other apple varieties are available for sale in the farmstand.
For old-fashioned, delicious apples and
some great events, head to Smith Orchard at 184 Leavitt Road in Belmont. The or-chard has pick-your-own Honeycrisp, Ginger Gold, Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, and Jona Gold as well as Red and Yellow Delicious apples. In the farm stand, apples, jams, jellies, honey, and maple products, and mixes such as apple crisp mix, are for sale.
According to the Smith Orchard web-site (www.smithorchard.com), “The antique varieties of produce such as to-matoes and other fruit [have] developed an increase of interest over the past few years. Smith Orchard has antique apples, planted in 1929. These 80-year-old trees are producing fabulous fruit. The taste is genuine and true to the variety. If Macintosh, Cortland, and Red Delicious apples are your favorites … try us. You will taste what these apples tasted like 80 years ago. If size and color are important to you, we have over 2,000 semi-dwarf trees that produce large, colorful, and tasty fruit.”
The orchard is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Columbus Day. Call 603-524-1674, visit www.smithorchard.com, or email [email protected].
It is apple-picking time at Hackleboro Orchards at 61 Orchard Road in Canterbury. With the crop a bit later this year due to the previous cold win-ter, the orchard is now ready to go with pick-your-own Macintosh, Cortland, and Macoun apples as well as Ginger Gold. Tractors pulling hay wagons take visi-tors to the 38 acre-orchard for fun apple-picking.
Hackleboro Orchard is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also features a farm-stand with bagged apples, baked goods, vegetables, squash, and more. Call 603-783-4248 or email [email protected].
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FULL SEASON PRE-BUY: Lock in the price per gallon by making a one time purchase of your expected fuel needs for the period of September 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. Payment in full is due at time of purchase.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Budgets are estimated on fuel consumption history. Significant changes in consumption or fuel prices can affect your monthly payment and/or the outcome of your budgeting results. To participate in an Eastern Budget Assurance CAP, Fixed Price Budget or Pre-Buy Plan you must enter into an Agreement with Eastern. The Agreement is a legal contract and sets forth the terms and conditions of your participation in the Plan. Please read the Agreement carefully as it will be a binding contract. Under the Pre-Buy Plan, you will be required to take delivery of all product you pre-purchased by May 31, 2015 and if you do not you will pay a shortage fee.
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FULL SEASON PRE-BUY: Lock in the price per gallon by making a one time purchase of your expected fuel needs for the period of September 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. Payment in full is due at time of purchase.
BUDGET PRE-BUY: Spread out your heating season costs over even monthly payments while locking in the price per gallon for your expected fuel needs for the period of September 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. First payment is due at time of purchase.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Budgets are estimated on fuel consumption history. Significant changes in consumption or fuel prices can affect your monthly payment and/or the outcome of your budgeting results. To participate in an Eastern Budget Assurance CAP, Fixed Price Budget or Pre-Buy Plan you must enter into an Agreement with Eastern. The Agreement is a legal contract and sets forth the terms and conditions of your participation in the Plan. Please read the Agreement carefully as it will be a binding contract. Under the Pre-Buy Plan, you will be required to take delivery of all product you pre-purchased by May 31, 2015 and if you do not you will pay a shortage fee.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Budgets are estimated on fuel consumption history. Significant changes in consumption or fuel prices can affect your monthly payment and/or the outcome of your budgeting results. To participate in an Eastern Budget Assurance CAP, Fixed Price Budget or Pre-Buy Plan you must enter into an Agreement with Eastern. The Agreement is a legal contract and sets forth the terms and conditions of your partici-pation in the Plan. Please read the Agreement carefully as it will be a binding contract. Under the Pre-Buy Plan, you will be required to take delivery of all product you pre-pur-chased by May 31, 2015 to avoid paying a shortage fee.
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FIXED PRICE BUDGET: Take comfort in spreading your estimated fuel costs over even monthly payments. Never pay more than your fixed rate for your anticipated fuel needs, no matter how high prices rise. First payment is due at time of enrollment.
BUDGET ASSURANCE CAP: Take comfort in spreading your estimated fuel costs over even monthly payments. Never pay more than your capped rate for your anticipated fuel needs, no matter how high prices rise. When fuel costs are below your cap, you pay the lower price. First payment is due at time of enrollment.
FULL SEASON PRE-BUY: Lock in the price per gallon by making a one time pur-chase of your expected fuel needs for the period of September 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. Payment in full is due at time of purchase.
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A Weekend WalkBy Kathi HopperThis is the time of year to get outside
and enjoy a walk in the woods. The foliage has begun to turn and the trees everywhere are starting to take on a red, gold, or yellow coloration. The nip in the air makes it a very comfortable time of year to enjoy a walk.
I have loved to wander through the woods and on back roads since I was growing up in rural Bristol. Give me a wooded path, a stream, or a river, and a few hours of solitude, and I am ready to face anything. Thus, when I stumbled upon the hiking area at Ramblin’ Vewe Farm in Gilford (off Morrill Street), I was quite happy to set aside an hour to take to the wooded trail.
According to the farm’s website ( w w w. r a m b l i n v e w e f a r m . o r g ) , “Ramblin’ Vewe Farm Trust is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to protect and preserve Ramblin’ Vewe Farm, conserve the heritage of working farms and rural
landscapes, foster educational and recreational activities and create trails to connect people, communities and the land.”
Ramblin’ Vewe Farm has been in operation since 1987 with Suffolk and Targhee sheep herds. About 245 acres of the property have been saved for forestry and recreational purposes.
I have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the property for years; driving on Morrill Street past the farm is a joy, especially when the sheep are in the fields and the trees are ablaze with autumn color.
Those interested in hiking the trail can take Morrill Street and, at the end of the field, you will see a side road, called Boyd Hill Road (it is sort of hidden, so slow down and watch for it!). The dirt road is narrow and follows the far edge of the farm’s field; at the end of the road you will find a spacious parking lot with a helpful information kiosk near the start of the trail.
The day I hiked the trail, my 23-year-old daughter, Megan, was with me, and she wisely took a cell phone picture of
Ramblin' Vewe Farm offers some great fall hiking. (Photo: Kathi Hopper)
• Day TrippingContinued on page 8
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Monday, Sept. 29, Smoothies 101, 6 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia. Info: 603-366-5695 or www.prescottfarm.org.
Monday, Sept. 29, Film: Lamb of God: As the Palaces Burn, 7 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. Tickets and info: www.ccanh.com, 603-255-1111.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, 6 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 603-225-1111, www.ccanh.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, Introduction to Acupuncture, 7 p.m., LRGHealthcare’s Holistic Health Center, Hillside Medical Park, Gilford. Free. Info and registration: Peggy Selig, Laconia Adult Education, 603-524-5712.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Author Series: Mike Dickerman, 6:30 p.m., Littleton Public Library, 603-444-5741.
Thursday, Oct. 2, Brian Regan, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 603-225-1111, www.ccanh.com.
Friday, Oct. 3, Tim Hazelton & David Young, 6:30 p.m., Corner House Inn, 22 Main St, Center Sandwich. Live Music in the Pub. Call 603-284-6219. www.cornerhouseinn.com.
Friday, Oct. 3, Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m., Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia. Info: 603-524-7044, www.tbinh.org.
Friday, Oct. 3, Bodeans, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. Tickets and info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.
Friday, Oct. 3, The Sweet Remains, 8 p.m., Smith Recital Hall, PSU’s Silver Center, Plymouth. Tickets and information: 603-535-2787, 800-779-3869, silver.plymouth.edu.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Annual Rotary Radio/TV Auction, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., broadcast live on WASR 1420 Radio and Wolfeboro Community TV from the Wolfeboro Community Center on Lehner Street. Info: 603-569-2141.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 22nd Annual NH Marathon and Craft Show, 9 a.m. in Bristol. Info for marathon: 603-744-2713 or email [email protected]. Info for craft show: Nancy at 603-744-9488 or email [email protected].
Saturday, Oct. 4, Red Hill and Eagle Cliff Hike, 9 a.m., Red Hill Conservation Area, Moultonborough. Pre-registration: [email protected] or 603-253-3301.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Animal Training, 10 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Reservations: 603-968-7194. Info: www.nhnature.org.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m., followed by Yizkor. Mincha Service at 4 p.m.; Neilah at 5:30 p.m.; Children’s Service, 10 a.m. Break the Fast at 6:30 p.m. Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia. Info: 603-524-7044, www.tbinh.org.
Saturday, Oct. 4, ‘Touch a Truck’ Fundraiser, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wolfeboro Area Children’s Center, South Main Street, Wolfeboro, with carnival games, wheeled vehicles. Info: www.wolfeborochildren.org or 603-569-1027.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Monte Carlo Night to benefit Moultonborough Historical Society, with buffet dinner by Magic Catering. Call Mary at 603-707-0206 or see moultonboroughhistory.org.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Sing Happy: The World of Kander & Ebb, 7 p.m., Interlakes Summer Theatre, Inter-Lakes High School, Route 25, Meredith. Tickets and info: 888-245-6374 or interlakestheatre.com.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Poetry Night featuring Tom Diegoli of Gorham, 7:30 p.m., Moultonborough Library, junction of routes 25 and 109 North, at the blinking light. Info: 603-476-8895.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Los Lonely Boys, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Performance Center, 39 South Main Street, Plymouth. Tickets and info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.
Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 4 - 5, 16th Annual Autumn Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Mill Falls Marketplace, 31 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. www.castleberryfairs.com.
Sunday, Oct. 5, The Hope For Heaven, 10 a.m., New Hampton Community Church, 35 Main Street, New Hampton. Info: 603-744-8252, www.newhamptoncc.org, [email protected].
Sunday, Oct. 5, Needle Felted Wool Pumpkin Class with Carolyn Wright, 1 - 5 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen-Meredith Fine Crafts Gallery, 279 D.W. Highway, Meredith. Pre-registration & info: 603-279-7920.
Sunday, Oct. 5, Sing Happy: The World of Kander & Ebb, 3 p.m., Interlakes Summer Theatre, Inter-Lakes High School, Route 25, Meredith. Tickets and info: 888-245-6374 or interlakestheatre.com.
Sunday, Oct. 5, Brownstone, 6 p.m., Metropolis Ensemble installation at Kimball House, Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord. Tickets and info: 603-225-1111 or www.ccanh.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, Y Landing and Stories of Summer Camps and the Islands presented by Dave Hamblet, Meredith Historical Society. Call 603-279-1190.
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Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, dawn-dusk, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Historic farm with 160 acres offers three miles of hiking trails, gardens, bird and wildlife viewing plus barn. Special events and programs throughout year. Call 603-366-5695. www.prescottfarm.org .
Fall Foliage Cruise, Daily through Columbus Day Weekend, 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m., dock at Walter’s Basin, downtown Holderness, sponsored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Call 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
Bloom in Art Exhibition, through Oct. 26, Castle in the Clouds Art Gallery, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough. Info: www.castleintheclouds.org or 603-476-5900.
New Durham Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through early October, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., next to New Durham Post Office on Route 11, Depot Road. newdurhamfarmersmarket.com, [email protected].
Captain Enoch Remick House Guided Tours, Saturdays through Oct. 11, 11 a.m. - noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth. Info: 603-323-7591.
Silver Lake Railroad offering 55-minute, six-mile round trips through backwoods of Madison, Saturdays through Oct. 13, at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., by donation. Train departs Silver Lake Depot on Route 113. Also visit restored 1941 Stirling Diner and Depot Museum. www.silverlakerailroad.com.
Meredith Sculpture Walk Guided Tours, Saturdays, 10 and 11 a.m. from lower parking lot of Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith. Schedule appointment by emailing [email protected] or calling 603-279-9015.
Up Close To Animals, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 12, noon and 2 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Info: www.nhnature.org or 603-968-7194.
Masonic Breakfast, First Sunday of each month, 7 – 11:30 a.m., 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro. Fresh fruit, omelets made to order, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cereal etc.
Champagne Brunch, Sundays through Oct. 13, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. cruises from Weirs Beach and 11:15 a.m. cruise from Alton Bay, MS Mount Washington. Call 603-366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.
Silver Lake Railroad offering 55-minute, six-mile round trips through backwoods of Madison, Sundays through Oct. 13, at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., by donation. Train departs Silver Lake Depot on Route 113. Also visit restored 1941 Stirling Diner and Depot Museum. www.silverlakerailroad.com.
River Otter Feeding, Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, 11:30 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Call 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., year-round, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth Village. With displays, Capt. Enoch Remick House, workshops, education programs, special events and hearthside dinners. Call 603-323-7591 or 800-686-6117.
Nature of the Lakes Cruise, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3 p.m., from the dock at Walter’s Basin, downtown Holderness, sponsored by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Call 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.
Laconia Main Street Outdoor Marketplace, Thursdays, 3 - 6 p.m., with vegetables, fruits, meat, milk, cheese, soap, bread, cookies, treats, wine, crafts, and gifts, with live entertainment. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laconia-Main-St-Marketplace/194788787205971
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Open Mic/Jam Night, Thursdays, 7 - 11 p.m., Hawg’s Pen Cafe, Farmington. All levels, styles, and genres welcome. Info: [email protected].
Live Jazz every Thursdays at 8 p.m., Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia. Call 603-494-3334, pitmansfreightroom.com.
Fiber Group, Fridays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Shepherd’s Hut Market, 637 Morrill Street, Gilford. Call 603-393-4696 or email [email protected].
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Live Blues every Friday night at 8 p.m., Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem St., Laconia. Call 603-494-3334, pitmansfreightroom.com.
Art Walk, last Friday of the month, 5 - 8 p.m., self-guided tour of Wolfeboro galleries with bonus discounts by merchants. Info: 603-569-0078.
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the kiosk map. The trail is well-marked, so we never worried about getting lost, but the phone photo was helpful to refer to while hiking.
We decided to take the Farm Vewe Hilltop Trail (the blue trail) and began the hike at a sedate pace on a path that looked like an old logging road. The foliage was just beginning to come out and, as we walked deeper into the woods, it was very peaceful and pretty.
There was a slight incline as we walked on and the blue markers were helpful; soon we emerged at the edge of the fields and spied a small animal (perhaps a muskrat?) dodging under an old farm building. It was quiet and scenic with nice views of the field and
we stopped to take photos.Continuing on the blue trail, we
headed into the deep woods and I was admittedly a bit skeptical of continuing on the path because I could see it was going to get very steep, very quickly! Megan just laughed and said we could walk slowly and stop to rest, which was helpful due to the steep incline.
I was glad I tackled the trail as we hiked upward; old, gnarled trees and stone walls spoke of the history of the property and created a step-back-in-time atmosphere. I wondered who had once marked this land with stone wall boundaries and trampled through the densely forested places. Perhaps some long-gone settler determined to stake out his claim and raise a family on this land?
By the time we reached the upper
portion of the trail, we had conquered two very steep hill paths. Intrepid Megan raced on ahead to “see what’s is up around the bend” and I soldiered on a bit behind her.
“Here’s the scenic lookout,” she called from the top of the hill. Indeed, the huffing and puffing hike up, up, up was well worth it when I reached the pinnacle and took in the beautiful view.
Distant mountains stretched out before me, all tinged with foliage on the warm, early fall day. We sat on the stone wall and took some photos while we caught our breath.
It was very quiet and peaceful at the spot and conversation seemed unnecessary. I was still thinking about the history of the area and the old trails and wondering who might once have passed this way.
Megan, however, was checking out a huge old tree with welcoming branches. She had a “just-gotta-climb-this-tree” look in her eye and I cautioned her to keep her feet on the ground and out of the old tree. It was a sprawling, huge tree, probably well over 100 years of age, and I didn’t want to risk damaging its branches in any way.
In places, there were private property signs; I would urge hikers to respect the adjacent private acreage. Stay to the marked trails and you will find a lot to enjoy in this heavily forested, natural area.
Because we were hiking in late afternoon and the sun sets earlier now that autumn is upon us, we decided to walk back the same way we came, which took a mere 15 minutes, rather
than do further trail explorations. (It is, indeed, always quicker to walk down a hill than up a hill!)
However, there are other trails to explore and I am sure we will return. For example, there is Moose Alley, Betty and Dick’s Loop, the Ridge Trail, the Pond Trail, old Rope Tow, and more.
It is a great place for summer and fall hiking, but as an avid snowshoe enthusiast, I was thinking it would be a great place in the winter, too. Also allowed on the trails are horseback riding and bicycling. Visitors may bring their canine companions, but make sure dogs are leashed and any waste is removed.
We met few people on the hike but it was, after all, late afternoon. One mountain biker did pass us and said hello; and, as we were getting into our car, a grandfather and grandchildren were getting ready to take to the trail.
While our wooded walk took only an hour or so, I was well satisfied. I had explored a new woodsy area, seen some great views, got a bit of exercise, and had a chance to relax and dream about who may have settled the area more than 100 years ago.
For those who find themselves with an hour or more at their disposal and wish to get out in the crisp, clean, autumn air, Ramblin’ Vewe Farm trails may be just the thing!
For information on the trails and the work of Ramblin Vewe Farm Trust and how you might become involved, visit www.ramblinvewefarm.org.
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The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) will offer a guided hike in the Red Hill Conservation Area in Moultonborough and Sandwich on Saturday, Oct. 4, departing at 9 a.m.
The approximately five-mile, moderate-to-strenuous hike will follow the Fire Tower and Eagle Cliff trails. Participants will view historic sites of interest along the way, learn to identify signs of wildlife, and explore a beautiful part of the conserved landscape with lead guide John Oliver, LRCT property adopter for the Red Hill Conservation Area.
LRCT owns 2,650 acres of land on Red Hill which has been noted since the 19th century for its panoramic views of Winnipesaukee, Squam, and the White Mountains.
Historical records show that the Cook family of Massachusetts settled there in 1788. Under their stewardship, the land was farmed and pastured, and
they welcomed visitors who climbed the summit to enjoy one of the most beautiful views in New England. Timothy Dwight, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Herman Melville, and Henry David Thoreau were among the many who visited the mountain and praised its view. Today Red Hill is one of the major conservation landmarks and most popular family hikes in the Lakes Region.
The hike will depart at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 3 p.m. Participants will need to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to have time to check in and prepare for the hike. The number of participants will be limited; pre-registration is required at [email protected] or 603-253-3301. There is no cost to participate.
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The Flying Monkey Performance Center in Plymouth will welcome The BoDeans to its stage for the first time on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Then, on Saturday, Oct. 4, Los Lonely Boys will make their debut on the Monkey stage.
“I’ve always thought of the BoDeans as a truly American band,” said Kurt Neumann, the founder and front man of the Milwaukee-based group. “We were blue-collar kids straight out of the heartland; how could we be anything else? ‘Roots rock’ was a label I fought when I was younger but I came to realize that, if by ‘roots’, you meant blues, rock, country, and soul all slammed together into one sound, then I’d say, yes — that is the sound of American-made music.”
Thanks to Neumann’s renewed passion and determination, the BoDeans are still going strong long after their debut album led them to win a Rolling Stone readers’ poll as “Best New American Band” and nearly 20 years after their “Closer to Free” became a massive hit. BoDeans continue to tour the U.S. year-round, performing heartfelt, trend-free, American-made music.
Los Lonely Boys — Henry, JoJo, and Ringo, the Garza brothers from
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“We are excited to bring two bands of this caliber to Plymouth on the same weekend,” said Seth McNally of the Flying Monkey. “The BoDeans have produced so many great rock songs that have become standards … and Los Lonely Boys have such a powerful live show. We are looking forward to an exciting weekend of all-American rock music.”
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The Mount offers a two-hour Sunday evening dinner cruise, leaving Weirs Beach at 5 p.m. and including a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Children under 12 cruise free (two children per family).
The M/S Mount Washington and her sister vessels offer daily cruises from Weirs Beach, also serving Alton Bay, Center Harbor, Meredith, and Wolfeboro. Cruising times and options vary; to view a detailed cruise schedule with times and ticket prices, visit www.cruisenh.com. Tickets are available online or by calling 888-843-6686 or 603-366-5531.
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The Interlakes Summer Theatre will offer a fall show, “Sing Happy: The World of Kander & Ebb”, on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m..
The show will feature the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb who wrote many shows, including “Cabaret” and “Chicago”. Singers will include Nancy Barry, the company’s producing artistic director, and Interlakes favorites Ellie Kahn, Kelliann DiCarlo, Charles Baran, and Kenney Green, along with newcomers Jenna Perez and Thaddeus Henry.
“Our musical director, A. Michael Tilford, and choreographer David Beris, both always wanted to write a
Kander and Ebb show,” said Nancy Barry, “so I said, ‘Let’s do it!’. We plan to book the show in New York City, but will perform it here for our Meredith audience first.”
Nancy is headed to New York for rehearsals and the group will travel up for the show a few days before to rehearse at the Inter-Lakes Auditorium where the show will take place.
“Everyone is pretty excited because we all really loved working with each other this summer, and this keeps us connected.”
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End 68 Hours of Hunger will hold the nine-hole golf tournament at the Indian Mound Golf Club on Route 16B in Center Ossipee on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Claire Bloom spearheaded the creation of End 68 Hours of Hunger in her hometown of Dover in 2011, recognizing that many youths go hungry between school lunches on Fridays and the breakfasts that schools provide on Mondays. Since its creation, the organization has expanded its reach to other towns in New Hampshire and Maine, providing food to 1,000
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According to Tournament Director Corky Newcomb, there are 30 students between the ages of six and 11 in Ossipee, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro who go without food during those 68 hours each week. The all-volunteer group’s Oct. 25 event will raise money to help them, with 100 percent of the funds going to purchase food.
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The fundraiser will be the first tournament to feature Newcomb’s Nite4Life™ glow-in-the-dark golf balls, the newest version of the NiteLite™ golf ball he invented and has been producing in Tuftonboro since 1985. The glowing balls allow golfers to play at night. Among those who have tested and endorsed the Nite4Life™
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Those who do not play golf, but would like to help, are encouraged to contribute to End 68 Hours of Hunger, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, by sending checks to: Sally Humer, End 68 Hours of Hunger, PO Box 1026, Wolfeboro Fall NH 03896. For more information, call Humer at 603-515-1707.
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Sweet Remains To Perform Oct. 3 in Plymouth
A musical blend and kinship overcame geography and solo careers when Rich Price, Greg Naughton, and Brian Chartrand met for a chance jam session. The result was the Sweet Remains, a charismatic trio that will perform in the Smith Recital Hall at Plymouth State University’s Silver Center on Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m.
The Sweet Remains is an unusual band on today’s music scene, headed by three gifted singer-songwriters, each of whom contributes to the writing and three-part harmonies that define the band’s sound.
Driven by strong lyrical and melodic writing, their songs appeal to fans of modern folk-rockers like Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, and John Mayer. However, it is their lush harmonies that distinguish the Sweet Remains from the pack, as they harken back to the ’60s and ’70s groups like Crosby, Stills, and Nash, the Eagles, and Simon
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“For the most part, the Sweet Remains is about having a good time hanging out with friends on the back porch, if you will,” Naughton said. “Most frequently, one of us will bring something to the table once it’s mostly been written. Then we’ll polish it up together and arrange the harmonies and such….”
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By Kathi Caldwell-HopperImagine holding a bit of history in
your hand. Further imagine glimpsing what the Lakes Region looked like more than 100 years ago in images ranging from lake transportation to main street scenes of towns such as Wolfeboro and Weirs Beach.
The charm of old postcards leads many people to begin a collection. It might start with just one or two postcards purchased at a yard sale because the cards depict a scene of your hometown in days past. Or there might be an intriguing, handwritten message on the back of the card; the message might even be the tried and true “Wish You Were Here” sentiment along with a touristy scene.
Whatever the reason, many people are collecting old postcards. When Wolfeboro residents David Bowers and his wife, Christie, began collecting postcards, they probably had no idea what they were starting. The Wolfeboro couple recently donated their collection
of thousands of antique postcards to the Wolfeboro Public Library. The collection is being catalogued and will be available to anyone to view.
“We began collecting postcards in 1979,” David said. “We collected cards from all New Hampshire towns. We
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went to postcard collectors’ shows and other places to build the collection.”
That collection is amazing and represents a slice of American/New Hampshire history that many find fascinating. Where else can you see long-forgotten scenes of rural roads, town squares, businesses, and other images of how New Hampshire’s main streets and back roads once looked?
“There seemed to be two reasons to send postcards in the old days,” David said. “The first was to send a message to someone; most postcards were deliverable overnight so it was a quick way to get a message to someone before telephones were invented. You could advertise something or send a message to meet at a certain spot the next day.
“The other reasons was to send a card to friends and family back home to show where you were traveling or vacationing. For example, there are a lot of GAR Weirs Beach area postcards.
Veterans would send a postcard while at the Weirs on vacation with the ‘Wish You Were Here’ type message.”
Historically, postcards became popular around 1898 when Americans began to embrace the idea of vacationing. Train service meant Americans could more easily move from place to place; what better way to share your travels with those back home than with an inexpensive postcard that depicted your vacation spot?
Sometimes the messages on the back of postcards are as charming or entertaining as the cards themselves. The messages also teach a bit about our history — how people spoke and wrote and the beauty of old cursive handwriting. The messages on the cards were about as far from our modern-day emails, texting, and abbreviated writing as one could get; but the human-nature meaning is age-old and has not really changed. Sometimes a “meet me at the same location” or “Lizzie arrives today — wish she wasn’t coming” type handwritten messages on postcards is as familiar as today’s mode of texting or emailing to a friend!
When collecting postcards of New Hampshire scenes, David says people will find many Wolfeboro images. That is because the town was a tourist destination, even in the old days, and the waterfront and main street areas were photogenic. “There are many really nice images of Wolfeboro on postcards, and indeed, all the Lake Winnipesaukee towns,” he said.
If you have a special interest, such as
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old cars, you will find a lot to like about collecting antique postcards. There are many that depict specific subjects, such as antique autos, dogs, boating, rural scenes, and the mountains. “The cards are truly a reflection of America and most are in color. The black-and-white photos were hand-tinted in bright colors,” David noted.
David’s favorite postcards are those of Wolfeboro’s commercial scenes. Because he is a long-time resident of Wolfeboro, he is attracted to scenes of the commercial areas of the town in days gone by. “The more details, the better,” he said when explaining what makes an old postcard interesting to him. He is less interested in scenes of rural areas or forest glades, although he says there are very beautiful images that are worth collecting as well.
When starting to collect, David suggests taking it slowly. Be aware that the most common postcards are the most worn. Scenes of Weirs Beach and
steamships on the lake, for example, are plentiful and popular and may likely be the most worn.
“Watch out for bent or trimmed corners on postcards,” David suggests. “The best cards are readily available in antiques shops and typically cost between $2 and $5.”
David also cautions potential collectors to refrain from rushing out and buying everything at first. “Find what you like as you slowly build your collection. A good place to start is collecting postcards of your hometown or a scene you like a lot, such as a tourist spot.”
Cards can be protected with hard or thin plastic covers and stored in shoeboxes that are just the right size for postcards and are a very easy and inexpensive manner of keeping a card collection viewable and protected.
David and his wife had a goal of collecting postcards from all New Hampshire towns and it took them
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“I have a collector’s mentality,” David laughed. “I love New Hampshire and Wolfeboro and the state’s rich history. There are so many postcard images of New Hampshire scenes and such a history in the state, such as the once-popular grand hotels. There were once more than 100 hotels around the lake and many are depicted on old postcards.”
Other areas, such as Newfound Lake, also are rich in postcard scenes and subject matter. The idea of collecting postcards with scenes of each lake in New Hampshire might be a great place to begin a postcard collection.
“There are lots of postcards with scenes of Weirs Beach, Alton, and Wolfeboro; there are not so many of towns such as Tuftonboro and Moultonborough because they did not
have waterfront tourist areas,” David explained when asked what collectors might expect to find as they build a group of cards around a lake or town theme.
For those who want to view some wonderful old postcards from David and Christie’s collection, head to Cornerstone Christian Academy at 129 Route 28 in Ossipee. A fascinating exhibit is taking place in the school’s Gridley Gallery at the entrance to the school grounds and it runs until the beginning of November.
Says school headmaster Barbara Wilson, “Our gallery is a way for our students to gain exposure to art. Right now, our middle school students are working on a year-long project called American Perspective. It focuses on the Civil War era and we thought it would be interesting for them to see what vacationing was like in the Lakes Region in the past.”
The exhibit indeed offers a unique American perspective of what the area and tourism were like many years ago and features select postcards from the Bowers/Wolfeboro Public Library collection. Included in the exhibit are quaint farm scenes, rural streets, towns, transportation, and the lakes, to name but a few popular subjects.
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Cornerstone art teacher Andrea Bravo selected postcard images from the Bowers collection that would resonate with students and she matted the cards for the gallery exhibit. The show features about three dozen images of New Hampshire postcard scenes and some are magnified for detail. Students are finding the messages on the old postcards to be a fascinating glimpse at how people lived and wrote in the late 1800s to mid 1900s.
The exhibit also features about two dozen postcards from Cornerstone students. “As part of the project, we asked our students to send postcards from their own summer trips. We think
they learned how much fun it is to actually send or receive a postcard in the mail versus today’s more instant message world of emails and texting,” Barbara said.
She reflects that the exhibit is a great way for students and others to consider a time when sending and receiving information was not as instantaneous. “It is fun to watch the students look at the exhibit and to see old scenes of the area as it looked long ago.”
The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the beginning of November and is well worth stopping by to see.
Tom Diegoli of Gorham will be the featured speaker during Poetry Night at the Moultonborough Library on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The program will begin with an open mic at 7:30 p.m., followed by the featured reader.
Tom, a poet, storyteller, and performance artist, is the author of three chapbooks, including What the Cat Dragged In, and two DVDs, most recently, Skunkskin Season. A lifelong New Englander, Tom spent summers as a boy on the river in Conway and
now resides “beyond the Notches” in Gorham. The father of three, he spends time tending his garden, dabbling in wood and metal work, and chasing his springer spaniel after partridges.
Program Coordinator Priscilla Burlingham noted that “All are welcome to participate and to listen. Bring some words or a song and share it in the open mic portion.”
The Moultonborough Library is located at the junction of routes 25 and 109 North, at the blinking light.
Poetry Night in Moultonborough
Where the Lakes Region Clicks!
Where the Lakes Region Clicks!
Where the Lakes Region Clicks!
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I’m in the business of helping people — to buy or sell a home and way more. With our office located in the heart of downtown Wolfeboro, and the rush of summer visitors in town (and the hoards at the Bailey Bubble), people are constantly streaming through our doors to ask about things to do, places to go, people to see, restaurants to try … and asking some of the strangest questions one can imagine.
So my daughter, Mariella, decided to make her first solo road trip since graduating from high school in Rockport MA to come to Wolfeboro. Now it was my turn to do the things I have only recommended others to do — only the pressure was on, since it involves also creating a fond memory for father and daughter.
Like any vacation plan, it started with a need for supplies, which in my case included everything: food, toothbrush, water shoes, a bathing suit, things to do, and a place to stay for the night.
First I made a reservation at Wolfeboro Jet Ski Rentals, which meant Mariella and I had to first read the 68-page Boater’s Guide of New Hampshire on the Rules of Boating. Like any visiting New Hampshire guest without a boating license, we had to take a 25-question test to get a 14-day license. Even though I learned to drive a boat long before I learned to drive a car, I still had a lot to learn. I really do not like taking tests and my daughter has had plenty of test-taking skills gained in her senior year. Of course, all her grades began with the letter “A”.
And, yes, she did better than me.
To prepare us for the big test, we had to have her favorite brain food of Crepes at Seven Suns Coffee & Tea. Then off to Bootleggers on North Main Street where we found a good selection of water shoes at a good price. My black leather shoes just would not suffice on the lake — and I didn’t want to look like my Dad when he went to a “Poor Taste Party” wearing lime green shorts, long brown socks, and black leather wingtips that would not be allowed at the worst public golf course.
Then we went next door to Dive Winnipesaukee for a suit and sunscreen. The cool glasses were tempting. Actually, there was a lot in there to “Must Have”.
Back to Bailey Bubble for that pre-Jet Ski soft-serve ice cream, and Hunter’s for a small stash of pretzels and water for the ride.
Now, it was facing the computer screen to take the 25-question boat licensing test. (There are 55 different versions.) First, my daughter goes. I mean, she hardly looked at the book. She passes with flying colors. Then I take it, and I pass — no flying colors.
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Half-day Vacation that Will Last a Lifetimelife jackets and off we went off for two hours on a speedy Jet Ski. We went past all the great l andmarks on the lake, past fellow M i c h i g a n Man Mitt R o m n e y ’s t h r e e - b a y boathouse, the part of the lake where the boat crash scene in On Golden P o n d
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The day was perfect. The water was smooth. The Sky was blue. The Mount Washington and the Millie B passed us.
As fast as it seemed we were going on the Jet Ski, life just seemed to slow down. After being out on the water for two hours, our smiles were wide, our feet were wet, our faces a bit more red — or in my daughter’s case, tan. I’m sure my face looked redder because my hair looked blonder (which is a way of saying that my grey hair got whiter.)
Seeing the exquisite estates that dot the shores from the water gives a whole new perspective. Being on a
small watercraft on a 44,000-acre lake surrounded by mountain views and islands humbles your existence on this piece of paradise.
Now a trip to Harvest Market for fresh food for dinner and breakfast. And off to Piping Rock Resort in Wolfeboro. This is one of our company’s listings, handling all the rentals and many of the properties for sale. We stayed in one of the cabins with water views. We went to the groomed beach and sat as the loons started their evening calls and the sun started its evening orange glowing decent down behind the silhouetted trees in the distance.
Home cooking in our wood-paneled temporary home was oh so nice. A comfortable sleep only enhanced by the sounds of some loons. Again waking up with the smell of bacon and eggs and fresh fruit for breakfast.
My daughter then went off to continue her road trip to surprise her wonderful boyfriend who is working in Maine.
Wolfeboro, the Lakes Region — and really New Hampshire — have it all. Things to do. Places to go. People to see. And the best that Mother Nature can provide. So much can be packed into a half-day. Living in a place people go for vacation is a year-round benefit.
I encourage you to take the time to be with each of your kids individually so they can have their own personal memory with you that will last forever; won’t you?
Now I am over 20,152 days old. Experiencing such a lifelong memory generated by a half-day, impromptu vacation with my daughter — simply priceless.
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There is a new business in downtown Tilton and it offers something old and something new for a variety of customers. Those who love antiques will like the shop; those who are interested in repurposing items will find plenty in the shop; and those who enjoy woodworking or old signs will also like the Prim Home.
Located at 250 Main Street in Tilton, the Prim Home is unmistakable. Old, rustic wood is propped against the exterior of the shop and signs adorn the outside walls as well. An old, ornate fireplace mantel has found new life as a unique sign with a piece of chalkboard
fit into the center opening — proving that any item, with the proper vision, can become something new and useful to avoid the landfill.
The shop is a wonderful, eclectic mixture of sign-making and woodworking studio, wood storage spot and retail area, with an entire wall displaying handmade, rustic wooden signs.
These days, old signs are highly collectible and they are very popular with homeowners, antique shoppers, and others. That is very good news for Jesse and Nikki Lacasse, the owners of the Prim Home. “The signs are a
A Sure Sign ~ the Prim Housefantastic niche product,” says Jesse as he puts the finishing touches on the hand-painted lettering for a rustic, wooden sign.
Jesse runs the shop and says he is almost always on the premises, working on a new project or finishing up a sign for a customer.
“I did not have a background in making signs before this,” he says. “I was building websites and doing photography. But I always liked woodworking and I had a shed in our backyard where I started making town signs.”
By town signs, Jesse is referring to medium-sized, attractive wooden signs with the name of a town and the year the community was established. It is clear why those signs are an immediate hit with customers: We all have a town we hold dear and the clever signs can be made to please customers with the name and date of any town.
Jesse’s wife is the manager of the Amish Country Barn shop and she asked Jesse to try selling a few town signs in the shop. They sold well and soon she was asking Jesse to make more.
Realizing this was a way to make extra money and have fun at the same time, Jesse decided to take a booth in a few New Hampshire fairs and he found that fair-goers loved the signs. “Last year was my first year in business and I made about 200 town signs. I get a lot of special orders. And I was busy until January completing orders I got from last autumn’s fairs.”
The Prim Home opened in Tilton this past winter and Jesse is still organizing the shop and finding his way around the new space. He certainly has a large supply of old boards that eventually will be repurposed into signs to adorn any home.
“I see signs that inspire me or a piece of wood that inspires me. I usually fit the sign to the piece of wood. I do a lot of special orders and most of my customers leave it up to me to choose the wood for their sign,” he says.
The lettering on the signs is usually done with stencils to keep the prices reasonable. (Jesse sometimes hand-letters a sign but the price for the finished sign is higher due to the extra • Prim HouseContinued on page 23
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barn boards or wood from home remodeling jobs. A lot of the wood I use has been given to me. It helps me and the homeowners, because they don’t have to pay to have old wood hauled away. If someone has wood they would like to recycle, I would like to hear from them,” Jesse said. (He will pick up the wood he wants but does not pay for wood — this is a great way for homeowners to get rid of unwanted wood without having to take it to the transfer station.)
Each sign is a personal work of art and some are the result of a lot of time and artistic skill, such as the “fish” sign hanging over the front door of the shop. Jesse hand-painted and lettered the sign, which sports a large fish with the wording “New Hampshire Rod & Reel Club Founded 1876”. A sign such as this would fit wonderfully in a sportsman’s home or a fishing club recreation hall.
Jesse says the most popular signs among all those he creates are the town signs and second most popular are custom-made signs with a family’s name, which are often given as wedding gifts.
“People like nostalgic things, and that it what makes the signs popular,” he comments. “What was old is new again, such as something that a person loves because is reminds them of something their grandmother once owned. The signs appeal to 35- to
50-year-olds with a nostalgic mindset.”Jesse and Nikki are very familiar
with antiques, having previously run a combination sign and antiques shop in the “antique alley” area in Chichester/Northwood. A knowledge of decorating with and collecting old things has helped Jesse’s sign business. He knows old typefaces, paint styles … and always, old wood that he transforms into eclectic, wonderful signs.
The shop also features shelves and a few small antiques for sale. In addition, Jesse repairs antique clocks.
Some of the signs made by Jesse sport such wording as Laundry Room, Beer Snob, Stables, Tavern, Bat Lodge, Suncook River, Bat Cave, Livery, Winnipesaukee, and Welcome, to name but a few. Custom-order signs sport all kinds of typefaces, colors, and types of wood, although Jesse’s favorite wood seems to be old barn boards.
Now and then, the signs take on a different style with burlap trim or a special shape such as a charming sign in the shape of a cow.
Those who love old signs and old wood are sure to love the Prim Home in Tilton. Jesse encourages anyone and everyone to stop by and shop for a sign or perhaps discuss having a custom sign made for a home. (Some signs can be placed outside but most are made for indoor décor.)
The new business in downtown Tilton is a sure sign that repurposing old things is alive and well, Call the Prim Home at 603-848-4038 or visit www.facebook.com/myprimitiveaddiction.
• Prim HouseContinued from page 22
Meredith Sculpture Walk Offers Guided Tours
The Greater Meredith Program has formed a docent group to offer guided tours of the Meredith Sculpture Walk on Saturdays throughout the year. Tours will leave from the parking lot at Mill Falls Marketplace at 10 and 11 a.m.
Organizations, clubs, and schools may schedule group tours by emailing [email protected] or calling 603-279-9015.
The tours of the sculptures will offer insight into how the artists created them for the year-round, outdoor, juried exhibition. Eighteen New England artists have contributed works for the sculpture tour.
For further information, see www.greatermeredithprogram.com.
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