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Yester year Lakes Region Little Towns

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Tuftonboro, Sanbornton, New Hampton, New Durham, Potter Place and many others. These are historic towns located around the Lakes Region. Most have been around since before and after the Revolutionary War. Some explorers settled in the area and clusters of homesteads grew to become villages. However, some outposts stayed tiny and never grew to become larger towns.

One such town is New Durham, located on the outskirts of the town of Alton. Originally called Cocheco Township, the land was settled by a group of seacoast area residents who asked Mason Grant proprietors for acreage; in 1750 the land was mapped and auctioned off.

According to The History of New Durham by Ellen Cloutman Jennings, the town was settled in 1748 when Captain Jonathan Chesley and Ebenezer Smith drew up a document staking their claim. Soon, the land was divided into grants, with a lot reserved for the “first minister of the Gospel”. Nearby, land was set aside for a church and meetinghouse, a school and cemetery.

The town was incorporated in 1762.

Although men from New Hampshire’s seacoast region took many land

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lots, few of these landowners settled in New Durham permanently. It was a remote area and dangerous, due to unrest between the newcomers and the native peoples who had inhabited the land for generations.

Eventually, as the conflicts ended, people came to the New Durham area to settle permanently.

Travel north from the town of Bristol on Route 3-A, and you will pass through Bridgewater, a small town near Newfound Lake. At one time, Bridgewater was part of New Chester (later to be renamed Bristol.)

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Long before explorers settled in the wilderness around Newfound Lake, native peoples lived on the land. According to Newfound Lake, by Charles Greenwood, before the lake was named Newfound, it was called Baker’s Pond or New Found pond. After the granting of the township of New Chester, the lake was called New Chester Pond for many years.

The land was fertile and hunting and fishing plentiful. When the first settlers ventured into what would later become the town of Bridgewater in the 1750s, they discovered a pastoral, beautiful

area.

The early settlers secured a tract of land containing over 20,000 acres. That property, located west of the Pemigewasset River, became New Chester, later divided into the towns of Bridgewater, Hill and Bristol.

It would, however, be years before anyone settled in the Bridgewater region. As with much of central and northern New Hampshire, travel was abandoned during the French and Indian War. In the late 1760s, the war had ended. Settlers returned to the New Chester territory, and were the first to settle permanently there. Today summer homes and cottages dot the landscape of Bridgewater, but the early men likely saw forest when they began to build.

It remained a sparsely settled area for many years.

Another small community founded in the 1700s was Sanbornton. It began in 1770 as a town, but its history goes back to 1748 when 60 men petitioned King George II for a township. Mildred Coombs wrote in “Sanbornton N.H. 1770-1970,” that 80 lots were drawn with the area named “Sanborn Town” since at least 12 of the original • Yesteryear continued on page 4

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Each man had to clear three acres, build a house, and live on that land for six years. According to early records, by 1768 there were 32 families in the area. In March of 1770, King George III granted a petition to incorporate the community with the name Sanbornton.

Near Wolfeboro, New Hamphsire, the village of Tuftonboro includes Melvin Village, Mirror Lake, Tuftonboro Center, and Tuftonboro Corner.

Interesting to note, the town is the only one to have once been owned entirely by one person, John Tufton Mason (the community was named for him). The town was incorporated in 1795.

John Tufton Mason inherited the claim to the undivided lands of northern New Hampshire and in 1746, he sold it for 1,500 pounds. The sale was to a group of Portsmouth businessmen. They saw a chance to prosper and made grants to prospective settlers after the American Revolution. The town of Tuftonboro was mapped out to be six miles square, with about 23,000 acres. Today, Tuftonboro is a charming community, with a population of second-home owners and year-round residents.

Near the Newfound Lake area, the village of New Hampton has an interesting history. It was granted in 1765

by Governor Benning Wentworth. New Hampton started out with the name Moultonborough Addition. It had this name because the town moderator was Colonel Johnathan Moulton, a much respected man in the village. In 1777, Mr. Moulton changed the name of the

community to New Hampton. (Perhaps he was a modest man, and did not like having a town named for him?)

In 1821, the New Hampton School, which was a Free Will Baptist institution, was founded. The school continues today as a private preparatory institution. Other interesting information about New Hampton includes the fact that the New Hampton Fish Hatchery was founded in the town. It is the oldest fish hatchery in the state.

Potter Place is in a quiet, tranquil setting near Webster Lake and Franklin. It is a hamlet of the town of Andover. It is known for Richard Potter, Potter Place’s namesake, a man unlike anyone Andover farmers and villagers had seen when he arrived there in the early 1800s. He was a famous magician and a skilled ventriloquist. He stood apart for his fame in this hamlet of New Hampshire, but what set him apart most of all was the fact that he was a Black man. Potter, whose mother was a freed slave of a British seaman, lived in Boston. His childhood was difficult, and he signed on as cabin boy on a British ship at a very young age.

The ship carried him to England, where he soon realized his dream of becoming a circus performer. Potter toured around Europe, and became famous to the entertainment-loving Europeans. The circus taught him many things, among them how to perform magic tricks and ventriloquism.

When Richard returned to America, he continued his career as a magician, and part of his act was performed with his wife, Sally. Potter was welcomed in entertainment-starved Andover when he stopped to perform there on his New

Orleans to Quebec schedule. All who saw his show were thrilled by his magic and ability to control his voice without moving his lips. He was a powerful performer and offered a glimpse into the bigger world of European actors and artists.

As he continued to tour around country as a performer, Richard remembered scenic Andover and its friendly

people. Eventually he bought a large amount of land in the town, although his work kept him from living there permanently. However, he built a house near what would later become the Potter Place Railroad Station.

The tiny hamlet of Potter Place is not really a town, but as part of Andover, it is a place steeped in a most unusual history.

On Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m., historian and author Mike Pride will discuss “the long lost story” of Civil War nurse Harriet Dame at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord.

Described by The Society’s Elizabeth Dubrulle, director of Education and Public Programs, as one of New Hampshire’s “most determined fighters for the Union,” Dame is the subject of Pride’s recently published book, No Place for a Woman: Harriet Dame’s Civil War. “Dame was quite a woman,” Dubrulle said. “She was one of the few women to accompany the troops into the field, often treating their wounds amidst the fighting.”

Dame served with the Second NH Regiment throughout the war—from the first Battle of Bull Run until the regiment was disbanded in Christmas 1865. “When her portrait was hung in the NH State House in 1900, she be-

came the first woman so commemorated in the state,” added Dubrulle.

“Her portrait was placed among the portraits of dozens of men whose images line the state house walls.”

At the lecture, entitled “‘Self Was Absorbed in Loving Labor’: Harriet P. Dame Goes to War,” Pride will recount his exploration of Dame’s career at the war front and her long postwar life. No Place for a Woman: Harriet Dame’s Civil War will be available for purchase, and Pride will sign copies. The lecture is free, and registration is not required.

For more information about the lecture or The Society, which houses more than 35,000 objects, 2 million manuscript pages, and 250,000 photographs, visit nhhistory.org.

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Kingswood Arts Center Presents Spamalot!

This November, Kingswood Arts Center is on a Quest! A Quest to provide the funniest show you’ve ever seen; specifically, Spamalot! Spamalot will be performed in the Arts Center on November 18th and 19th at 7:00pm and November 20th at 2:00pm. Tickets are on sale, in advance, at kingswoodtheater.org.

Spamalot! tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and written by Monty Python alumni Eric Idle, the musical diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, The place

is England, the time is 932 A.D. Outside, there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine.

Spamalot features shenanigans including Laker Girls, foul mouthed Frenchmen, and killer rabbits.

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The event begins with a brief presentation by Executive Director, Josh Arnold, sharing the history of the nonprofit, formerly known as G.A.L.A., the story of how G.A.L.A. became Makers Mill, and a slideshow of the last three years from the community-led visioning process through major renovations. By 10:30am attendees begin the physical tour, starting with the first floor metalsmithing and jewelry shop, electronic and robotics studio, metal and machine shop, woodshop, flex room, and then making their way upstairs to the computer and “fab lab”, conference room, fine arts, fiber arts, and mixed media studio space. The tour concludes with plenty of time of questions and answers, as well as a pitch about ways to become involved.

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You don’t actually have to wait for a tour to participate in the many educational offerings already available.

Workshops and classes are on the calendar with more and more being added by the day. Classes and workshops are all open to the public. Next week there is a Loom Rag Rug Weaving Class, Five Things to Advance Your Career Pathway, CriCut Marketing Class, and the second part of a Macrame, Braid, & Cordage class. A certified Career Coach is onsite every Wednesday, with available 50-minute sessions from Noon - 4pm.

There are many ways to participate in Makers Mill: as a member, a class attendee, an instructor, or a volunteer.

It is open to all levels of makers: students, hobbyists, and professionals; providing a place where people feed off one another’s interests, curiosity, enthusiasm, ideas, feedback, and projects; and facilitating collaboration, mentorship, and learning exchanges.

If you don’t know where to begin, start with a tour and take it from there! Registration for tours is requested at makersmill.org/events.

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Village Players’ Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat a True Family Affair

November’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Village Players’ Theater in Wolfeboro is not only based on one of the Bible’s most famous families, but features family relations from across New Hampshire’s Lakes and Capital Regions and the Seacoast.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoast tells the story of Canaanite patriarch Jacob, his favorite son Joseph, and the unseen tragedy and restoration that occurs when the brothers sell Joseph to Egyptian slavers. Recounted in song and dance, the Village Players show brings energy, humor, sparkling voices and enthusiastic dance by a cast of elementary school students to great-grandparents whose ages span seventy years.

The family ties are deep among cast and crew. Director Kathleen Hill is joined from Laconia by daughter Jeanne Puglisi who does double duty as chore-

ographer and a wife to Jacob’s son. Joseph, played by first-time Village Player Robby Sturtevant, travels from the Seacoast to appear onstage with his mother Kristen, who hasn’t been in a theatrical production since 1997 (is it coincidental that that’s around when Robby was born?) Veteran Village Players Julia and McAuley Alie, a wife and a member of the Children’s Chorus, respectively, have brought along numerous cousins from Wakefield. Wife Emily Judkins enjoys the company of Carlin from the Children’s Chorus as they travel from Pittsfield for rehearsal. Poster artist Emily Marsh from the Capital Region meets up with her Wolfeboro-ite mother Stef , a wife and the production’s Costume Master at rehearsal three times a week...and the ties go on.

“Many of us refer to our friends at The Village Players as our ‘theater family,’” says a member of the production team.

“This show brings that to a whole new

level. I love watching the family within the family within the family during rehearsal: first off, the weird family dynamics of Jacob’s family, willing to sell a member into slavery, and later, the same guys are willing to put their lives on the line for a brother accused of a crime not one of them committed.

And then to see the respect between parents and children, siblings, cousins, all working together, all working onstage to bring Joseph... to life. And finally the building of bonds between the theater family, people learning to trust one another, supporting each other, encouraging everyone. I love hearing the “thank you’s” and “that was great” or “you’ve got this. I know you do”s backstage. The audience is going to feel the positive energy as soon as they enter the theater. And then when the overture begins? WOW!” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens Friday, November

4th, and continues on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm & Sundays, November 6th and 13th at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale at Blacks on Main Street in Wolfeboro and online at www.village-players.com. Theater goers are encouraged to buy tickets in advance as the show is expected to sell out.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of the Really Useful Group and is sponsored by American National Insurance, Bruce and Kris Gurall and Windy Ridge Corporation of Tamworth, NH. The musical is one of at least three productions a year at The Village Players Theater. The non-profit community theater located at 51 Glendon Street in Wolfeboro welcomes onstage and nonstage members of all ages. Visit www. village-players.com to learn more.

Winter is almost here, and free in-person snowmobile safety education classes are now being scheduled in the Granite State. To operate a snowmobile or off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) in New Hampshire, any person age 12 or older must have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or have successfully completed an approved OHRV/Snowmobile Safety Education class. These classes are taught by instructors and staff trained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Those interested in attending should register soon before slots are filled by visiting www.wildlife.state.nh.us/

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Hansel & Gretel Antiques Participates in Tuftonboro Holiday Festival Hansel & Gretel Antiques invites the public to visit their group shop on November 12 &13 as part of the 27th Annual Tuftonboro Holiday Festival 2022. Celebrating their 11th year in the event, the shop offers a wide selection of antiques and collectibles for home adornment or unique gift giving. Hansel & Gretel Antiques is Tour Stop #7 among 12 other participants throughout Tuftonboro, NH. The shop is located at 436 Gov. Wentworth Highway, Rte 109 in Melvin Village with easily accessible parking. Hansel & Gretel Antiques will be open Saturday November 12 from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday November 13 10 AM to 4 PM. Festival organizers are encouraging shoppers to get a jump start on personal/gift purchases – avoiding the box store crowds. Come spend the day meandering Tuftonboro’s scenic countryside, experiencing “one of a kind” shopping while supporting local artisans, non-profits and merchants from the area.

The 2022 Holiday Festival participating tour stops will provide a wide selection of items from antiques/collectibles, furniture, original art, jewelry, herbals, antler art, maple syrup, baked goods/pies, ceramic wares, hot cider, greenery, artfully handcrafted clothing, wine and a “need not to be present” student scholarship raffle.

The current day Hansel & Gretel Antiques was originally home to the Hansel & Gretel (Candy - Gift) Shop which operated for many years in Melvin Village. Their penny candy, prized fishing pond, scary witch and gift shop remain fond memories for those children (now adults) who loved the old shop and reminisce today at the current day antique store. Instead of candy and a fishing pond, they discover a multitude of unique treasures available from the shop’s 50 vendors. Many of items available come from homes or artisans in the Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro area. Re-

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Sleds from different eras, ice skates, snowshoes and sleigh bells will adorn your home with simple charm. A selection of winter themed art, holiday dishes, pottery, textiles, snowmen, folk art, greenery and locally handcrafted wares will also be available.

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Great Cookies and Bars Welcome Back Foodie Friends and also welcome to November. Not sure I’m ready to get back into the swing of things for this time of year, but here we are, and I guess it’s time to suck it up.

Summer clothes are packed up, winter clothes are back into circulation, just filled the heating oil tank, depressing as that was, Halloween is in the rearview mirror, and now it’s time to look forward to the dreariness before the snow flies. This has always been the most depressing time of year to me as the colors in the yard and mountains are gone, leaves to rake, temps keep dropping, and looking forward to the holidays and snow is a hit or miss thing depending on who you are. We’ve been through this cycle of seasons forever, but for some reason, this time of year has always been depressing to me.

I love the four seasons, but there is no official term for the in between fall and winter season. I have a few thoughts, but I’m not going to mention it here in this forum.

One thing we can always look forward to is good food, regardless of the time of year. A common thing I hear from many of you in emails is more desserts, and nothing seems to knock out depression more than a delicious, sweet treat. Granted, Halloween just flew by, but it’s time for me to share some very fun and mouthwatering cookies and bars and such, many that will work great for some of those cookie swaps many of you do at Christmas time. All in all, I don’t eat dessert all that much, but if cookies and bars are banging around, my willpower is thrown right out the window. So, with that in mind, let’s beat up our waistlines today, shall we?

We all know that the most famous cookie ever is likely the chocolate chip cookie, and all in all, I think everyone has their own “Go To” recipe, but this variation is well worth a share. I introduce you to the Bacon Caramel version, and oh my my! To those who have never combined bacon into sweets, I’m telling you, it truly works. I’ve always said bacon makes everything better, and in this case, it’s a no-brainer. It adds a great salty smokey flavor that works so well with the sweetness, and we all know that sweet and salty have always been a great marriage. These make some of the best thick, puffy cookies with chewy centers with a nice crispy edge. This will get you 20 or so 2 oz cookies, so plan accordingly if you want more. Prep/cook time is like any other cookie, but these are at their best if the dough chills for 4 hours between prepping and cooking them.

Bacon Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies 2¼ cups flour ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 1½ sticks soft butter 1 cup light brown sugar ½ cup regular sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips ½ cup milk chocolate chips. ½ pound high quality bacon, cooked until very crisp and chopped Caramel sauce Beat butter and both sugars until well blended. Add vanilla, egg, and yolk until light and creamy. Add in flour, salt, and baking soda just until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips by hand and chill for 4 hours. Once ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and spray with pan release spray.

Drop cookie dough in 2 oz mounds onto parchment. Place in oven and immediately lower temp to 375. Bake 9-10 minutes or until tops are golden.

When cookies come out, immediately press in pieces of bacon. Depending on how many you are making, make sure the oven is set back to 425 for each batch. Let cool on cookie sheets.

Drizzle with caramel. Incredible!

Next, I have some crispy classics that are loaded with crunchy chopped toffee and almonds, so there’s no doubt as to why these are a favorite cookie with those who I have shared these with. I used to run a kitchen at summer camps back in the day and whenever I busted these out, I felt like the most popular person in the world. Prep time is maybe a half hour, each batch takes close to 15 minutes to cook and makes about 12 dozen bite sized treats. Makes it a great idea for cookie swaps, but if preferred, you can always make them bigger which will obviously give you a smaller yield.

Toffee Almond Sandies 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 tsp almond extract 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp salt

2 cups chopped almonds 1 package milk chocolate English toffee bits, 8 oz bag Additional sugar In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the oil, eggs, and extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt, then gradually add that to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and toffee bits. Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.

In what is arguably the most fun recipe of the day, let’s combine two classic ingredients that are always paired together, but not so much in the dessert/treat world. In the first dessert bar recipe of the day, we are going to

a favorite kid’s sandwich for the inspiration. I offer you a peanut butter and jelly bar. The kids and adults will be fighting over these. These will create smiles, until they disappear anyway, then frowns. Prep/cook time will take about 45-50 minutes and will give you 15-18 bars, depending on how you cut them.

PB and J Bars 2 ¼ cups flour 1 stick butter, melted ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup strawberry jelly or jam, but can be substituted with another flavor Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except jelly. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, or until blended and crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of peanut butter mixture. Spread remaining peanut butter mixture over bottom of baking dish. Spread jelly evenly over mixture and crumble reserved peanut butter mixture over top. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until topping is golden. Allow to cool completely, then cut into bars and serve.

Onto another bar, and this is a twist on a classic cookie, my wife’s favorite cookie, that being the hermit. Hermits have always been a favorite of many as a cookie, but I love them more as a bar, plus this adds dried cranberries and chopped dates to the mix, which is always a win/win in my book. This recipe will create a down home favorite • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 12

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This will take no more than 45 minutes from start to finish and will give you as many as 24 bars.

Country Style Hermit Bars 2 sticks butter, softened 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 eggs ½ cup cold water 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon WRAPPED 3 ½ cups flour COMPOSITE DECKING ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped dates ½ cup dried cranberries 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10 x 15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar. Blend in eggs.

On low speed, beat in water, then cake counterpart, and of course they baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon. have that oh so important cream cheese Gradually mix in flour, about a third at filling that has always been a key part a time. Stir in remaining ingredients. to any good carrot cake. This will get Spread the batter on the baking sheet, you 12-15 cookie sandwiches, prep/ making sure you level it out. Bake 15cook time is a little over an hour and 20 minutes or until firm. Remove pan I suggest a half hour to let cool. My to a wire rack to cool, then cut into guess is you will at least double up on bars. this recipe.

I’m not sure who came up with the Carrot Cake Cookies crazy idea of taking carrots and turn1 stick of butter ing it into a carrot cake, but whoev1 cup of brown sugar er did it was a genius. Now, we take 1 egg that mentality and turn it into a cooka few drops of vanilla extract 1 cup flour ie sandwiches, which are outstanding. ½ tsp of cinnamon These are as soft and as moist as the

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½ tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup of oats ¼ cup of raisins For the Cream Cheese Filling 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar 4 tbsp of butter ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract Combine the butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon,

baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until well combined. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms. Add in the carrots, raisins, and oats. Mix until well combined. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, place about 1 tbsp at a time on a baking pan lined with a parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes and allow it to cool completely.

Add the 4 cream cheese filling ingredients and mix until well incorporated.

You want a creamy consistency. After the cookies have cooled, make the sandwich by adding the mixture to the center of a bottom cookie and adding another to the top and gently press together. Enjoy your carrot cake cookie sandwiches.

Like with chocolate chip cookies, I find that most have their favorite “Go To” brownie recipe, but I have two uniquely different options for you, both being a twist on a classic. The first one is a take on Girls Scout Thin Mints recipe, although these layered brownies are not thin at all. It’s no mystery that chocolate and mint are very good friends, so let’s use that mentality in a brownie. Prep is 20 minutes, cook time is 30, and there will be some refrigerating time as well. I usually cut these into barely bitesize pieces which will give you many, which is great for a crowd, but can obviously be cut into a traditional size brownie. The cool part of these is the longer they sit under refrigeration, the moister they become.

Chocolate Mint Brownies ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 13

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November 1, 2022 | THE LAKER | Page 13 • ‘Cue the Grill continued from page 12 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 can chocolate syrup, 16 oz 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour ½ tsp salt For The Filling ½ cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp water ½ tsp mint extract 3 drops green food coloring For The Topping 1 package mint chocolate chips, 10 oz 1 stick of butter, plus 1 more tbsp, cubed Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in syrup and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix well. Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 minutes. The top of brownies will still appear wet. Cool on a wire rack.

For the filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar, then add water, extract and food coloring until blended. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until set. For topping, melt chocolate chips and butter. Cool 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over filling. Chill. Cut into 72 small bars, or as big as you would prefer. Store in refrigerator. This will make all the Girls Scouts jealous.

The next twist on an all-time favorite is turning a S’mores into a brownie.

What kid isn’t going to enjoy these, but just about any adult will as well. The

combo of chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers have been living in infamy forever. One difference in these is that I use Golden Grahams cereal as opposed to Graham crackers, but they can easily be interchangeable. Prep is 15 minutes, cook time is 25 and these will also need time to chill. I usually cut these into a dozen traditional sized brownie squares Fudgy S’mores Brownies 1 1/3 cups butter, softened 2 2/3 cups sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 cup baking cocoa ½ tsp salt 1 cup Golden Grahams, coarsely crushed 1 ¾ cups miniature marshmallows 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, and salt, then gradually beat into creamed mixture.

Spread into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.

Preheat broiler. Sprinkle baked brownies with cereal and marshmallows, then broil 5-6 inches from heat until marshmallows are golden brown, 3045 seconds. Immediately sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Cover with foil and let stand until chocolate begins to melt, about 5 minutes. Remove foil and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars, grab a glass of milk, start eating and envision yourself sitting

around a campfire.

Next on our hit list of yummy treats, let’s bring a cheesecake mentality to the game. Although we do cheat a little with a boxed cake mix, these double layer cheesecake bars have a great vanilla and chocolate combo that is so good. Prep time is a little over a half hour and baking time is about the same, and again, this will need some time to chill. Plan on 2 dozen bars.

Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars 1 package yellow cake mix, 15 ¼ oz ¼ cup canola oil 3 large eggs, room temperature, divided 1 ¼ cups milk chocolate chips, divided 3 packages cream cheese, 8 oz each, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup sour cream ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reserve 1 cup dry cake mix for filling. In a large bowl, combine oil, 1 egg and remaining cake mix and stir until blended. Stir in ½ cup chocolate chips. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and reserved cake mix. Add remaining 2 eggs, beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 2 cups for chocolate topping and pour remaining batter over crust. For topping, melt remaining ¾ cup chocolate chips. Stir into reserved cream cheese mixture and spoon over filling. Bake until center is almost set, 30-35 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire

rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. These will be a big hit. Like any cheesecake, I suggest using a hot, wet knife to cut them, wiping the knife in between cuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Once again, I am taking a favorite of mine (and many others) when I was a kid and turning it into a dessert bar, and this time the inspiration is one of my favorite ice cream treats, that being a creamsicle. The ice cream treat gave me scores of ice cream headaches growing up as I couldn’t eat these fast enough. This is another “cheat” recipe, which I have no problem using from time to time as long as I know everyone is going to love them. Prep/ cook time combined will take 45 minutes and yield you a dozen scrumptious bars.

Orange Cream Bars 1 box orange cake mix, 16 ½ oz 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 oz 2 large eggs ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup white chocolate chips 1 package cream cheese, 8 oz, softened 1 stick butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Orange sprinkles or orange sugar crystals for garnish Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, and oil and beat with an electric mixer until dough forms. Stir in white chocolate chips. Press dough evenly into bottom • ‘Cue the Grill continued on page 18

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Nov. 15, Painted Boxes with Marina Forbes, 6-8 pm, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, pre-registration required: 476-8895, www. moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Nov. 15, Zentangle Art Lessons, 6-8 pm, Galleries at 30 Main, Meredith, 2790557.

Nov. 16, Silent Film Series: So’s Your Old Man, 6 pm, Flying Monkey Movie and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, info./tickets: 536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Nov. 16 & 19, Nature Station, 10 am-noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, program of Newfound Lake Region Assoc., free, info: 744-8689, www. newfoundlake.org.

Nov. 17, Friends of the Library, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum program, 6:30-8 pm, Moultonboro Public Library, Holland St., Moultonboro, preregistration required: 476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Nov. 17, Organic Saffron Farming in NH, 6-7 pm, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, free, contact: 524-4775 ext. 600, www.laconialibrary.org.

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Nov. 18, Chris Mega, 6-9:30 pm, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: www.hermitwoods.com.

Nov. 18, Christmas at the Castle Preview Party, 4-7 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org, pre-registration/info: 476-5900.

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Nov. 18, Parents Night Out, 4-8:30 pm, drop off your kids in grades 1-6 for activities and pizza so you can have a night off, pre-registration required: Ossipee Parks & Recreation, info: 539-1307.

Nov. 19, Christmas Fair, 9 am-2 pm, First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, off Rt. 11A, 524-3289, carolm319@gmail.com.

Nov. 19, Community Holiday Craft Fair, 9 am-2 pm, Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, crafts, soaps, quilts and more, baked goods, lunch items for sale, raffle, 279-8197, sperkins@meredithnh.org.

Nov. 19, Cooking Through the Seasons, Holiday Yeast Breads, 10 am-noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/pre-registration: www.prescottfarm.org, 366-5695.

Nov. 19, Family & Friends Fun: Group Hike, 1-2 pm, 10 am-noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info/preregistration: www.prescottfarm.org, 366-5695.

Nov. 19, Holly Fair, 8 am-2 pm, Center Harbor Congregational Church, 52 Main St., Center Harbor, 253-7698.

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League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, fine handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, hours/info: 279-7920.

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

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, open 10 am-3 pm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, tours, walking trails, programs, info: 323-7591.

Sanbornton Community Arts Festival, second Saturday of every month. Old Town Hall, 19 Meeting House Hill Road, Sanbornton.

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

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, every Tues., through Dec., 6:30-9:30 pm, $2 donation requested, Old White Church, Rt. 109A, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 569-0247 or 569-3861.

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Great combo of orange and vanilla will create a great treat.

I have a couple of fun cookie recipes to end our guilty pleasure today.

The inspiration for this one is a cocktail, a brunch favorite, the mimosa.

Yup, these cookies have champagne in them, as well as fresh squeezed orange juice and zest. I have always loved mimosas, so I fell in love with these right from the get-go when I was first introduced to them. This recipe will get you approximately 3 dozen cookies, prep is less than a half hour and each batch will take 10 minutes to bake, and really easy to make.

Mimosa Butter Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp grated orange zest 1 tsp salt ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice ¼ cup champagne, or sparkling cider if preferred 2 ½ cups flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a

large bowl, cream first 4 ingredients until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.

Mix juice and champagne. Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture, beating well after each addition. Put the dough into a pastry bag or into a large ziplock bag and cut the tip off and insert a #1M star tip if you have one, although you can easily make these without. The tip does help the appearance, but truly not a big deal. Pipe the cookie dough into 2-inch circles, 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheets sprayed with pan release spray. Bake until edges are set, 10-12 minutes. The parchment will help the cookies keep their shape.

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They have a crispy oatmeal crust on the outside and a soft apple pie stuffing on the inside. I have a homemade apple pie filling here to use but can also use a canned apple pie filling if preferred. Regardless of your method, you are going to love them. These will be ready in barely a half hour if using canned filling, more like an hour plus if making the filling and will give you 2 dozen awesome treats.

Apple Crisp Bites Oatmeal Cookie Crust 1 cup flour 1 cup rolled oats ¾ cups brown sugar 1 ½ sticks of butter, 12 tbsp, softened For The Homemade Apple Filling Option 2 tbsp butter 4 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced in to ¼ inch cubes 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 tbsp water 1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water or Use 1 can apple pie filling Caramel sauce for topping, optional, but strongly recommended Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin tin. In a medium size pan, melt butter, add apples, spices, brown sugar and 3 tbsp water.

Cook over medium-high heat, for 4-6 minutes or until apples very slightly softened. In a small dish, combine cornstarch and 2 tbsp water. Add to pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are tender, and filling is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Cool.

Combine flour, oats, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Place a heaping tablespoon of the crust mixture into a mini muffin cup. Press along the bottom and sides to make a “cup”. There will be crust mixture left over. Place about 1 tbsp of apple filling in the crust. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the remaining crust mixture on the filling. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use a knife to loosen from pan and they should pop right out. Drizzle with caramel topping if desired. Truly outstanding!!

Well, that’s another chapter in the books my friends. May this batch of treats create smiles for all your friends and family, and of course for you. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks with some Thanksgiving recipe ideas. Until then, be good to yourselves and continue to spoil those taste buds of yours.

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The Community Players of Concord Guided Hike with NLRA Alexandria—Join Newfound Lake required and space is limited. Register Murder on the Orient Express online at NewfoundLake.org/events or Region Association (NLRA) Education All aboard! You are in for a thrilling ride when Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, newly adapted for the stage by Tony Award winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor) pulls away from Istanbul station at the Concord City Auditorium on November 18, 19 and 20, 2022.

It is winter, 1934 and the luxurious Orient Express passenger train, surprisingly full for the time of year, is hurtling down the tracks in a heavy snowstorm when its journey is suddenly halted by a snowdrift, trapping everyone aboard. An American tycoon is found stabbed in his bed, door locked from the inside. The famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, happens to be a passenger and is pressed to solve the mystery in case the killer decides to strike again. Poirot’s fellow passengers – a stylish, international cast of characters including a colonel, a princess, and a countess - are all suspects, but all have alibis. With plenty of twists and turns heightening the suspense, this famous whodunnit takes the audience on a ride they won’t soon forget.

First published in 1934, Murder on the Orient Express is widely regarded as one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements. After decades of refusing requests to allow the enduring novel to be adapted as a stage play, the Agatha Christie Estate approached Ken Ludwig, a legendary master of stage farce, to do just that. Ludwig’s

adaptation brilliantly infuses the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of the original masterpiece with healthy doses of wit, charm, and humor. The result: a captivating blend of crime and comedy that will leave audiences thoroughly entertained.

The Community Players’ production is directed by Elizabeth Lent and features a cast of seasoned community actors, including Jim Gocha in the role of Poirot, joined by Chris Demers, Nora McBurnett, Griffin Stuart, Dana Sackos, Cindy Dickinson, Kathyrn Giddins, Katharine Demers, Anne Orio, Nathan Osburn, Kevin Guimond and Kaj Hache.

Performance details: Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm.

Performances at Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince Street, Concord, NH. Tickets $20 (or $16 with purchase of tickets to this and at least one other Players show this season).Purchase online at www.communityplayersofconcord.org, or at the box office. Box Office hours: November 13, 1:00-5:00 pm; November 17 & 18, 4:30-7:30 pm; Nov. 20, 12:30-2:00 pm. Box Office phone: (603) 228-2793.

For more information, contact box office chair David Murdo at nhdm40@ comcast.net or (603) 344-4747. The Concord City Auditorium is fully open.

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& Outreach Manager Mirka Zapletal for a relaxed autumn hike of Goose Pond and Little Sugarloaf Mountain November 3 at 10am. First heading to Goose Pond and then Little Sugarloaf, hikers will be on the lookout for plant communities and the animals that call them home, noticing how these species groups change with elevation, access to water, and other factors. The order of plant communities and how quickly they change through space can have impacts on habitats downstream, especially during rain events. Participants will get a sense of how supporting water quality in the lake involves protecting areas upstream as well. Registration is

call (603) 744-8689.

The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) is committed to protecting Newfound Lake and its watershed through education, programs, and collaboration that promote conservation and preservation of the region’s natural, social, and economic resources.

Through water quality and invasive species monitoring, educational events such as guided hikes and nature activities, and land conservation efforts that protect open spaces and help manage stormwater pollution, NLRA approaches conservation at the watershed level.

You can learn more about NLRA’s initiatives at NewfoundLake.org.

Join us at the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 9 am - 4 pm for a Holiday Ornament Stained Glass Class with juried artist Susanna Ries.

This high-paced class will have you cutting, copper foiling, and soldering a stained glass ornament in one day.

Choose your own design from patterns supplied by the instructor, or you can use one from another source, so long as it is constructed of twelve glass pieces or less. Basic stained glass construction will be taught and you will go home with a finished piece that is ready to hang!

You will need to bring: cork board at least 16 x 20 inches, masking tape, apron, scissors, thick latex gloves (such as dishwashing gloves, NOT dispos-

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Tuition is $55 per student with a $45 materials fee paid to the instructor on the day of class. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by Sunday, November 6th.

To register for this workshop call the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Fine Craft Gallery at (603) 279-7920 or visit the Gallery at 279 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.

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Wolfeboro Lions Club Annual Poinsettia Sale The Holiday season is approaching and once again you can order these gorgeous plants and do a good deed with one stroke of your pen. The Poinsettia come in three colors, red, white, or pink and in three sizes, six-inch, eightinch and ten-inch.

You can pick up your plants at the Wolfeboro Library or a member of the Wolfeboro Lions Club will deliver to your home. By supporting our sale, you are giving back to the community.

All profits (100%) are disseminated to various Lion’s worthy causes, a few of which are listed below.

Wolfeboro Lions annually conduct “Operation Kids Sight”, where children of all local schools are screened for potential eye problems.

Lions offer eye glasses and hearing aids for those less fortunate.

Lions sponsor local Boy Scout Troop 165.

Wolfeboro Lions Club awards college books scholarship as well as the Doug Cady music scholarship.

Wolfeboro Lions annually awards

the NH Boat Museum with a boat building scholarship.

Lions along with or Parks & Recreation partners do the annual Turkey Trot fund raiser where all proceeds go to the Wolfeboro Food Pantry.

Lion’s Camp Pride, a summer camp for the disabled located in New Durham, is supported financially and physically by the Wolfeboro Lions Club.

We support local Diabetes Awareness (both childhood and adult).

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A special showing of the classic romantic comedy silent film The Cameraman, starring the legendary Buster Keaton, will be presented on Saturday, November 5th at 7 PM. It will be accompanied live on the organ by acclaimed silent film accompanist Robert Humphreville. This event is presented by the Joyful Noise Music Series at The First Congregational Church Meredith.

Critically acclaimed and a box office hit when it premiered in 1928, The Cameraman features Buster Keaton in top form as he portrays a photographer, Buster who meets Sally, (Marceline Day) who works as a secretary for the newsreel department at MGM, and falls hard. Trying to win her attention, Buster abandons photography in order to become a news cameraman.

Robert Humphreville is a freelance pianist and organist. For the past forty-five years, he has accompanied si-

lent movies on the piano and organ all over New England. The Boston Globe has praised him for his inventive improvisations and he received a special commendation award from the Boston Society of Film Critics for artistry in live accompaniment of silent film screenings. Also a composer of independent film scores, Robert holds a degree in music from Harvard University.

This film is sure to bring a smile to your face and leave you with the joy of music in your heart!

Admission is free. Donations suggested and welcomed to support the Joyful Noise Music Series.

The First Congregational Church of Meredith is located at 4 Highland Street. To learn more about this event and The Joyful Noise 2022 music series please see www.fccmeredith.com or phone 603-279-6271.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is pleased to offer a series of programs specifically for homeschooled students. Occurring monthly from November through April, the Science Center will be hosting educational classes about New Hampshire wildlife and ecology for two age groups; ages 4 through 6, and ages 7 through 10.

Earth Cycles is the theme for the 2022-2023 Homeschool Series and will focus on the cycles that can be observed in the natural world. Topics include rock cycle, water cycle, life cycles, and more.

The monthly homeschool programs are held on the first Thursday of the month in-person at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A virtual wrap-up session is held via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

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Raising Puppies for Assistance Canine Training Services (ACTS) Assistance Canine Training Services, ACTS has been using volunteer puppy raisers to raise, socialize, and train their dogs in the Lakes Region and Mount Washington Valley for over 15 years. If you have seen puppies working in public with handlers, you have most likely seen ACTS dogs in training.

Noella Bonner of Alton, NH stumbled across the ACTS Facebook page years ago when researching dog breeders (one had donated a puppy to ACTS) and started following them on social media. “I was always impressed with their mission and how they trained dogs for such a wonderful cause”, says Noella.

She wanted to raise a puppy but wasn’t sure how she could raise a puppy for two years and give it up. Then she saw a request for a six-month puppy raiser and thought that would be a great way to give it a try. Explained Noella, “I had been training my own dogs for therapy work, obedience, and rally and my husband Ryan works from home, so I felt like we would be a good fit to become puppy raisers.”

After that first six-months Noella decided she just wasn’t ready to give up raising. “I thought, I can’t give up now, he’s so good. So I just kept him. And I’m so happy I did” says Noella.

Noella’s first puppy Gadget recently completed his training and went to live and work with his new owner in August. She now has a second ACTS pup to raise and love, her name is Java.

According to Noella, “As a dog lover I am very aware of how important dogs can be to their families, and how much comfort and joy they can bring to others. The bond between a dog and their humans is incredible. I love my dogs, but I do not depend on them. I can only imagine how strong that bond must be

for a service dog and their person who depends on them. I feel as if that could be one of the greatest gifts you could give someone”.

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One of the questions puppy raisers are asked frequently is “how can you give them up”? Noella received a wonderful piece of advice that has really helped. Says Noella, “the best way to stop being sad when you have to say goodbye to a puppy you’ve raised is to get a new puppy to love. I am looking forward to this journey with Java”.

ACTS is currently looking to line up puppy raisers for a litter of Labrador Retrievers expected in early 2023 who have been bred through their cooperative breeding with an international group of service dog training organizations. According to the Executive Director, Kathy Metz, “We want to be ready to put as many Lab puppies as possible in training but for that we need volunteers to step up to raise and train them as Noella has done. Her experience is a wonderful example of the joy and belonging being a puppy raiser can bring to a volunteer. We hope others will join us on the adventure that is puppy raising.”

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Hand Make Your Holiday Gifts During November at Makers Mill

With the recent opening of Makers Mill Community Makerspace & Vocation Hub, new classes are being added every week to the Makers Mill calendar of events which can be found online at www.makersmill.org/events. You can also sign up there for the newsletter to receive event notification automatically.

During the month of November several exciting classes are being held in the Metalsmithing & Jewelry Studio where you’ll make jewelry using an assortment of metals and other materials, as well as safely learn how to use the tools.

Over the weekend of November 19 and 20, renown NH League of Craftsman artist, Betsy Keeney (www.centrevillagestudio.com), will facilitate the Beginning Your Jewelry Making Journey class that teaches the basic skills for starting your journey in making metal jewelry. Basic techniques taught through demonstrations and hands-on activities include safety, jewelry design,

texturing, sawing, filing, forming, soldering, and cleaning your metal pieces, as well as bezel setting a cabochon.

You’ll leave with pieces of wearable art you have designed and crafted, and with the basic knowledge needed to continue your jewelry making journey.

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You can find more information on how to become a member at www. makersmill.org/membership and also at the weekly tour of the makerspace held every Friday 10-11:30am and the same time on the first Saturday of each month.

Two additional jewelry making classes are being offered November 5 and 12 by local artist Deborah Ryan (www. lakewoodsilver.com) where you’ll learn the skills to make a handmade chain for a bracelet or a necklace with sterling or copper wire. Deb has been a metalsmith hobbyist since 2005 and has participated in local fairs. Deb has her own studio at home in Wolfeboro where she is very fond of making celtic and nature-inspired jewelry. The class fee is $32 for members and $40 for non-members.

For those who are keen on using the Makers Mill woodshop, the Tool Safety Class Level 2, which is a prerequisite

for using certain powered equipment in the shop, takes place on Saturday, November 5 from 10am to 1pm. A similar Tool Safety Class takes place in the Fiber Arts Studio on Friday, November 11, 12-2pm, along with a beginner’s Sewing 101 class on Sunday, November 13 from 1-4pm. If you’ve had a sewing or mending project hidden in your closet for ages, bring it along to the free monthly Fiber Mingle on Tuesday, November 1 from 7-9pm. Considering creating your own handmade cards for the upcoming holidays and seasonal celebrations at the monthly Card Connection, November 12 from 10am to noon. And for those exploring what the next step in their career might look like, Jan Hodges Coville is holding career coaching sessions at Makers Mill every Wednesday afternoon. You can book a 50-minute session between noon and 4pm through the website events page.

“We live in a community rich in diversly creative people - we see that reflected all around us in our day to day lives,” said Carol Holyoake, Director of Programs & Events. “So, we’d love to hear from people who are passionate about what they create whether their skills come directly from life experiences or a formal teaching experience, or whether they’re a hobbyist or professional.”

For more information on instructing classes, reach out to info@makersmill. org or call 603-569-1500. Makers Mill is a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization located at 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro NH 03894.

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Local Grange Named to National Register of Historic Places The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources has announced that the Lower Intervale Grange #321 in Plymouth has been honored by the United States Secretary of the Interior with placement on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural integrity as well as for its association with the national Grange movement.

Lower Intervale Grange’s design and layout have changed little since it was built in 1912. Its modest exterior details – including a gable roof and clapboards trimmed with corner boards – are often seen in New England Grange buildings.

Located on the Daniel Webster Highway south of downtown Plymouth, N.H., the building is one and a half stories from the main entrance and has a story below street level that is accessible from the back.

A front porch, flanked by windows, has a distinctive shed roof with a front gable. Rebuilt in 2021, the new porch is based on the design of the original and reuses decorative flat sawn balusters as well as restored corner posts with ornamental turnings and scrolled sawn brackets.

The building features two cornerstones, one of which is engraved with “1912” and the other with “L.I.G.” for “Lower Intervale Grange.” In an effort to lower construction debt, anyone wishing to have their name written on a piece of paper and put in one of the corner stones was able do so for ten cents.

The Lower Intervale Grange’s interior design separates social and ritual spaces, as was required by the national Grange organization in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.

The main level includes a meeting room, a bathroom and an anteroom that was used to control access to the meeting hall; when used for official meetings, only members were allowed into the hall, where they would sit located

according to their rank or degree.

The lower level was the social area for both Grange and non-Grange activities, with spaces designated as a dining room, kitchen and furnace room.

Finishing details on the main level are typical of New Hampshire Grange buildings from the era, including beadboard walls, wood floors and tin ceilings. Walls in all rooms of the main level are topped with a deep metal frieze that features large swags located above a metal molding with both foliage and bead-and-reel designs that are notable for their ornateness.

Commonly called “the Grange,” the Patrons of Husbandry was founded in 1867 and from the beginning was open to both men and women as well as to children over the age of 14. The Grange focused on promoting and improving agricultural practices and associated trades while fostering a stronger cooperative spirit among its members.

These efforts were particularly successful in New England, where farmers’ clubs and associations had begun as early as the late 18th century.

New Hampshire’s first Grange was established in 1873 and by 1900 the state had one of the four largest Grange organizations in the country. By 1892, New Hampshire had 9,780 Grange members; that number more than doubled to 19,116 by 1897.

During its first year of use alone, the Lower Intervale Grange hosted meetings – sometimes with a supper – as well as programs with recitations and music, a maple sugar party, three locally produced plays, a lecture on native birds, a harvest fair, holiday parties, meetings of the local women’s club the Neighborhood Society and more.

Members of the Lower Intervale Grange sold the building in 2020. It has since been rehabilitated for residential and event use.

Administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of historic resources worthy of preservation and is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect our historic and archaeological resources.

Listing to the National Register does not impose any new or additional restrictions or limitations on the use of private or non-federal properties. Listings identify historically significant properties and can serve as educational tools and increase heritage tourism opportunities. The rehabilitation of National Register-listed commercial or industrial buildings may qualify for certain federal tax provisions.

In New Hampshire, listing to the National Register makes applicable property owners eligible for grants such as the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program or LCHIP (lchip. org) and the Conservation License Plate Program (nh.gov/nhdhr/grants/ moose).

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What to do with a home office after going back to work

The number of professionals working remotely skyrocketed in 2020, when businesses were forced to close their offices in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the world transitions from the pandemic phase to an endemic phase, many office workers also are transitioning back to their offices.

A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that 59 percent of workers in the United States are now working from home all or most of the time, while 22 percent are rarely or never working from home. In 2020, 70 percent of workers were working from home all or most of the time, while 17 percent rarely or never worked from home. Those figures reflect that work life, albeit gradually, is returning to pre-pandemic norms.

As individuals find themselves going back to the office with increased frequency, they might be wondering what to do with their home offices. If space inside a home is at a premium, then repurposing a home office into a space that can be used more frequently

is a great way to make better use of the existing square footage. The following are some ways homeowners can transform home offices created during the pandemic into more useful spaces.

• Go back in time. Perhaps the easiest thing to do with a home office that is no longer needed is to return the room to its pre-pandemic state. Because the shift to remote work was so sudden,

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Returning those spaces to their initial functions can make a home feel less cluttered and add more room for residents to relax and get around.

• Create a new entertainment area.

Many homeowners converted a spare bedroom into a home office during the pandemic. In such instances, guest beds and other furniture might have been moved into storage or even sold or discarded. Either way, that means the office was cleared of bedroom

furniture. Now that the room no longer needs to be an office and now that homeowners have made due without the extra bedroom, the room can be converted into an entertainment area.

Swap out the desk for a foldout couch that can still accommodate overnight guests when necessary. Then mount a flatscreen television on the wall and utilize the room as a gaming room for kids or a film room/man cave for mom or dad.

• Create an in-law suite. The pandemic separated families, as people living in different households were advised to avoid gatherings to stop the spread of the virus. Individuals with aging parents may have felt particularly heartbroken by this forced separation, especially if their elderly parents were living in nursing homes that were stretched thin by staff shortages and other challenges. In the aftermath of the pandemic phase, families may want to invite aging relatives to live with them. Home offices can be repurposed into in-law suites so aging parents don’t have to confront the isolation and loneliness many felt during the height of the pandemic.

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Living With Coyotes in NH: Throw Away Your Misconceptions

By Mark Okrant Many of us have preconceived notions about coyotes. These range from the comical cartoon character, Wile E. Coyote, to misguided images of relentless, bloodthirsty predators.

Eastern Coyotes are the product of migration and breeding with Eastern Wolves in Ontario. They are 8 to 12 percent Eastern Timber Wolf, part dog, and the remainder is coyote. Weighing thirty-five to sixty pounds, and five feet in length, they are nearly twice the size of their western cousins. The present population of Eastern Coyotes began to arrive in New Hampshire during the 1940s and 1950s, filling in a niche that had been created by elimination of wolves from the northeast. Several decades later, coyotes had established themselves as a vital constituent within the food chain. Today, there are approximately 5000 coyotes living in New Hampshire.

Coyotes are territorial animals. Their turf ranges in area from five to twenty-five square miles, which often places them near human enterprises, such as farms and housing developments.

While many of us live within the territory of a pack of coyotes, most of us will never come into contact with them. A coyote pack will establish itself where an ample food supply and at least one den site are available. Once they have located themselves in an area, a pack of coyotes will defend its territory against threats by outside packs as well as other predatory animals.

Coyotes living in captivity have exhibited lifespans of considerably more

than a decade. However, among those living in the wild, the average lifespan is three to four years. This tells us a great deal about the perils of life for coyotes in the Granite State. At least half of a litter—four to six pups—will die from disease and other predators, especially weasels. Adult coyotes must face the gauntlet of disease, trapping, hunting, and being hit by motor vehicles.

Coyotes are capable of thriving in a wide range of environs—urban, suburban, and rural areas. That they can do this is a tribute to their adaptability.

Unlike the wolves they replaced within the environmental niche, coyotes are generalists rather than specialists.

While wolves failed to adapt once their environmental setting was disrupted, coyotes are able to live anywhere and adjust to vagaries in the local food supply.

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During this time, the pack’s alpha female and her mate will procreate; then, after a sixty-three day gestation period, the female will find a den and give birth to her pups. The female will remain in her den until mid-May, while the male and the pack aggressively protect the pups against predators. Under most circumstances, the alpha female will be the only coyote to produce pups.

This is the pack’s way of assuring that enough food is available for the adult members and its new generation.

Given the coyote’s well-deserved reputation as an adaptable hunter, it is only natural to be concerned about the clash between these animals that hunt twenty-four hours of every day and their human neighbors. Coyotes will prey on sheep, chickens, and other farm animals, and will take a small dog or cat that is left unprotected.

Therefore, in the face of threats from coyotes, farmers and their residential counterparts have killed numerous coyotes, as hunting of them is allowed 365 days a year. According to longtime coyote authority, Chris Schadler, there is a better way to deal with the threat from coyotes—one requiring education about coyotes and common sense.

Schadler’s interest in wild canids (mammals in the dog family) began in

1980, her first opportunity to work with a wolf pup. Following a master’s thesis on natural recovery of the Eastern Timber Wolf in Michigan, she spent decades teaching at the University of New Hampshire about conservation issues and wolf ecology. By this time, Schadler had moved to New England and began to focus on the Eastern Coyote. This is when things became very interesting.

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Schadler decided to take up sheep herding, purposefully selecting a farm that had a history of coyote raids.

She was convinced that problems experienced by the previous owner were directly attributable to his misguided management practices. Armed with a keen understanding of coyote behavior patterns, Schadler soon implemented a humane management system that she hoped would avoid using lethal measures to protect her flock.

With apologies to Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, coyotes are wily animals. If they are presented with an opportunity for an easy meal, they will take it. Due to the limited attention by that previous farmer, the local coyote population had developed the habit of feasting on his sheep each spring.

Upon Schadler’s arrival, this intrusive pattern came to an end. Knowing that the neighboring coyotes had a 3 to 4 year lifespan, she realized it was possible to educate the entire pack to seek its meals elsewhere. She began by building a barn that allowed her to pen the sheep securely inside. To give the coyote pack further pause, she placed a kennel for her dogs adjacent to the barn. As a second barrier, she added a sturdy four-foot fence that served as a deterrent. Every day, Schadler walked her dogs along the fence so they could mark the boundary. This served to remind the coyotes that circumstances • Coyotes continued on page 27

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The Roles of The Various Branches of the U.S. Military Each November, people across the United States and its territories honor the brave men and women who serve and have served in the various branches of the country’s military. Veterans Day is observed annually every November 11 and honors the service of all U.S. military veterans. The day should not be confused with Memorial Day, which is celebrated each year in May and honors all military personnel who have died in service.

Veterans Day is a great time for anyone to learn more about the various branches of the U.S. military.

Army The U.S. Department of Defense notes that the Army is the largest and oldest service in the country’s military.

The Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States. Members of the Army are trained to defeat enemy ground forces and to seize and control enemy lands and resources.

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ite meal is not sheep, nor family pets; it is rodents, including the Lyme-transmitting white-footed mouse. Therefore, by taking a humane approach in addressing what her predecessor regarded as an insurmountable problem, Schadler controlled numbers of vermin on her property. Most important, she solved the predation problem without any necessity to shoot, poison, trap, or use other ineffective means to eradicate the pack.

While Chris Schadler no longer operates a sheep farm, she has lost none of her enthusiasm for the oft-maligned and misunderstood Eastern Coyote.

She presently serves as New England representative for Project Coyote, a national organization that promotes co-existence with predators. For more information on the workings of this important organization, go to www. projectcoyote.org.

had changed. In addition, Schadler painstakingly cleared away brush and vegetation from the area outside her fence, thereby eliminating the camouflage the coyotes had enjoyed as they scouted for an easy meal.

While Schadler refers to her system as “co-existence,” one might call this the ultimate example of common sense.

Coyotes are wild dogs that are disinterested in humans, and only attack barnyard animals because they have become easy prey. By eliminating any recollection of dining on sheep among a generation of coyotes, the problem largely disappeared. Consequently, for nearly two decades after implementing her strategy, Schadler did not lose a single sheep to coyote predation.

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the Marine Corps. is a component of the Department of the Navy. That’s one reason why maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations. The Marine Corps. is divided into four groups: the operating forces that fight; the headquarters for leadership; the supporting establishment that provides logistical support; and the Marine Corps. Reserve.

Navy The Navy protects America at sea.

Despite its massive land mass, the United States is a maritime nation, which underscores how important a strong Navy is to the safety of the country and its residents. The Navy works alongside American allies and partners to keep the seas open and free.

Air Force The Air Force has five core missions: air superiority; global strike; rapid global mobility; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and command and control. The Air Force defends the country and its residents in air, space and cyberspace and is capable of delivering forces anywhere in the world within hours.

Space Force The existence of the Space Force may come as a surprise to many Americans. Organized under the Department of the Air Force and established in 2019, this branch of the military organizes, trains and equips space forces in order to protect the interest of America and its allies in space.

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is part of the Department of Homeland Security. In times of war, it operates under the Navy. The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement as well as environmental protection. In addition to promoting national security, border security and economic prosperity in the maritime environment, the Coast Guard saves those in peril on the sea.

National Guard The National Guard is comprised of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. The National Guard has a diverse array of responsibilities that range from supporting combat missions to responding during domestic emergencies to assisting in humanitarian efforts and more.

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For 55-Plus Active Communities: The Future is Now

By Mark Okrant Perhaps yours is one of the tens of thousands of households contemplating where to live as retirement looms.

Here in New Hampshire and elsewhere within the United States, the options are numerous and varied. Regardless of the setting you choose, 55-plus active communities share a number of attractive characteristics, especially elimination of yard care responsibilities and opportunities to make lasting friendships.

The proportion of United States residents reaching retirement age has been increasing. In 2022, 16.5 percent of the country’s population is 65 years of age or older. This is unsurprising, as Baby Boomers comprise 21.2 percent of inhabitants. With birth rates presently dropping, the figure for 65-plus year olds is expected to exceed 20 percent by 2050, when Generation Xers and early Millennials will fill that niche.

The business sphere’s response has been strong, as more than 21 thousand active retirement communities had been built by 2019, with many more to follow. The largest of these is central Florida’s Villages, a living and recreational space with more than 132 thousand residents. Additionally, according to a recent census, there are 28.9 thousand assisted living communities that serve US seniors who require some level of on-going health care.

Here in New Hampshire, there are seventy-seven 55-plus active communities. These vary in type: age-restricted, not age-restricted, gated, as well as

resale homes versus new houses. While complexes in many other parts of the country tend to be considerably larger, the average size of a New Hampshire active retirement community is 60 homes, with 79 percent providing fewer than 100 houses, and 21 percent providing 100 or more. Locally, Meredith Bay Village in the Lakes Region has 70 homes. The smallest of this state’s 55plus communities is Chedwick Place in Windham, with a mere 15 houses. The largest is Cross Farm in Londonderry, with 189 units.

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The price range of homes within these communities varies considerably: 19 percent fall into the $200-300 thousand range, 49 percent sell for $300-plus to 400 thousand, while 32 percent cost more than $400 thousand.

The overwhelming majority (92 percent) of these 55-plus homes are resale properties, i.e., pre-owned. The architecture for 59 percent of units is single family, while 41 percent are attached living components.

Occupants of these communities buy with the expectation that certain services will be provided for them.

Having worked and owned a home for decades, most prospective residents do not expect to shovel snow or do yard work—other than gardening—for the rest of their lives. They arrive with the image of rolling green lawns that someone else will fertilize, water, and mow. Other desired amenities are proximity to medical facilities and access to transportation or, at the very least, nearby shopping opportunities.

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vast majority is physically and socially active. Therefore, they demand a range of amenities including a/an: clubhouse/ amenity center, fitness center, outdoor or indoor pool, restaurant, aerobics and dance studio, bocce court, performance/ movie center, tennis and/or pickle ball court, and RV/boat parking. Still others will organize their own activities, including golf events, book clubs, ping pong, poker/Texas Hold‘em, Tuck, calisthenics, and a choir.

To gain greater insight into life within a 55-plus active community, four residents of The Villages at Loudon, a beautiful complex of 100 houses situated northeast of Concord, in the town of Loudon, were interviewed. Residents of The Villages have ownership of their structures and responsibility for maintaining a twelve-foot swath of surrounding yard space. Monthly dues are paid, and a five-person board has the authority to enforce association rules.

Alan and his wife moved to The Villages from nearby Belmont, in 2014.

Their purpose was “to downsize and move on with our lives.” When his wife saw The Villages’ beautiful layout for the first time, she was sold. Asked to describe the benefits from living in this community, Alan immediately cited, “the people here, and the long-term friendships we have developed; everyone looks after one another.” Asked to describe anything about living in the complex that disappoints him, he was quick to respond. “The written standards here are rigid; however, some go unenforced. For example, at times, we wonder who pays for some of the actions that favor a few—rather than the body of residents.”

A single man, Stan moved from Montpelier, Vermont into The Villages in December 2017. He had lived in an old farmhouse, and decided he’d • 55-Plus continued on page 29

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Give Life With Blood and Plasma Financial donations and volunteering are popular ways to give back to nonprofit organizations. However, there are many additional ways to give back, including donations that can help save lives.

Donating blood can be a worthwhile effort for someone looking to make a difference. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood or blood products.

When people think of donating blood products, they may think about donating whole blood. However, there’s a need for other components, namely plasma. Here’s a deeper look at what’s involved in the blood and plasma donation process.

Blood versus plasma Whole blood donations include donating all four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Whole blood is used to treat blood loss that occurs during an injury or surgery.

Patients in need of plasma may have cancer, immunodeficiencies or rare diseases that can benefit from plasma treatment. Additionally, there is a global demand for plasma-derived medicine, such as immunoglobulin, according to the Immune Deficiency Foundation. One patient who needs Ig for a year requires 130 to 1,200 plasma donations to procure enough plasma.

Plasma is separated from whole blood, and there is not enough plas-

• 55-Plus continued from page 28 reached the age when it was time to forgo its on-going maintenance. Stan finds his new neighborhood a quiet place, with people who are laid back and friendly. Problems stemmed from the fact that the builder and original board of directors had not worked together on several important items. As a result, due to drought conditions in the region, the lawns in The Villages do not grow, and needed landscaping assistance is lacking.

Jim and his wife moved from New Boston into The Villages in December 2016. Like so many others living in the complex, the couple was looking to downsize. Also, he had a sister who was living here. This couple appreciates “having stuff done for us;” however, both lament that not as much is being done as they were led to expect.

Jim appreciates the fact that there is a rigid set of rules and regulations but is displeased by the lack of enforcement.

Mark and his wife moved to The Vil-

lages in May 2015 from an hour north, in Plymouth.

As others described, they were looking for a house that didn’t necessitate mowing, raking, or shoveling snow.

This couple loves their house, especially the large, attached garage, and describes the community as “wonderful.” However, because their house has a northern exposure, the snow shoveling has disappointed at times; also, “our lawn looks more like the Serengeti than New England.” Asked if there is anything the couple finds disconcerting, he replied, “We will never get used to seeing the flashing lights of an ambulance in the middle of the night.

Of course, this is to be expected at our age.”

Given the ever-increasing proportion of aging residents in the Lakes Region, our state, the US, and the world, 55plus active communities are a desirable option. While no complex is without its foibles, this is a sensible way for people to enjoy life once they satisfy the age requirement.

ma in the whole blood supply to cover the demand for whole blood as well as plasma separately.

Eligibility Donors must meet some eligibility requirements, according to the American Red Cross.

Blood: Blood can be donated once every 56 days. Individuals must be in good health, at least 16 years old in most areas, and must weigh at least 110 pounds.

Plasma: All blood types can give plasma, but only AB plasma type is universal. People with AB blood are considered elite plasma donors. Plasma can be donated once every 28 days. Good health is required and donors must be at least 17 years old and weight no less than 110 pounds.

Donors also can donate red blood cells and platelets separately from whole blood or plasma. There are different eligibility requirements for these blood components.

Time commitment It takes roughly 60 minutes to make a whole blood donation, says HHS. Plasma donation wait times can vary.

An initial donation can take about two

hours, while subsequent donations may be 90 minutes.

Benefits Apart from the feeling of satisfaction from helping others, donating blood can help save the lives of up to three people. Since plasma donations are so important, and there is a greater time commitment to donation, some plasma donors are financially reimbursed.

Preparation Individuals interested in donating blood products are urged to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Twenty-four hours before the appointment, the American Red Cross recommends drinking nine to 13 cups of water, and an additional two cups prior to the donation. Meals full of iron and protein are essential, and caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and fatty foods should be avoided.

Donating whole blood, plasma and other blood products can make a difference in the lives of many. Visit www. redcrossblood.org to learn more about becoming a blood donor.

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Could switching the clocks soon come to an end?

On the first Sunday in November, people across North America will adjust their clocks, turning them back one hour and thus returning Daylight Saving Time back to Standard Time. When spring arrives anew, the clocks once again will move forward an hour. This phenomenon has taken place for more than 50 years.

Time zones once were overseen by the railroad industry in an effort to streamline transportation. In 1918, the handling of time zones and other topics of time were turned over to a federal organization known as the Interstate Commerce Commission. The ICC also was put in charge of regulating the newly established Daylight Saving Time, purported to help with the war effort. The concept initially was introduced by Germany during the war to conserve fuel and power by extending daylight hours. The United States soon followed suit.

After World War I, DST was abolished nationally, but continued on a state-by-state basis, according to the Department of Transportation. However, the DOT took over regulation of DST in 1966, and by this time a law made it consistent across the nation.

While switching the clocks has become rote, the effects of this tweak have been notable. Some consider it

a mild annoyance that messes with their schedules for a few days. Certain health professionals have gone on record to say it is bad for health. The time change in the spring (DST) has been blamed for everything from increases in traffic accidents to a greater number of heart attacks as people adjust to a temporary deficit in sleep, according to NBC News. A 2019 poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 71 percent of people want to stop switching the clocks.

Over the previous half-decade, 29 states have introduced legislation for

year-round Daylight Saving Time. In March 2022, the United States Senate passed legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clock times, leading to brighter afternoons all year long. The

measure was dubbed the Sunshine Protection Act, and passed unanimously by vote. To date, however, the House of Representatives, which has held a committee meeting on the matter, has not passed the bill before it can go to President Biden to sign. The House is considering whether DST or Standard time is the better option for permanency, based on health implications and circadian rhythms. Other impediments affecting the legislation’s chances of passing appear to be fundamental disagreements over the bill’s language and a general consensus that other matters before the House may be more urgent.

Will switching the clocks each year come to an end? It still may take time to resolve this issue. In the interim, the public should be prepared to switch their clocks back on Sunday November 6, 2022, at 2:00 a.m. ~ Metro

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