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Water Skiing Turns 100 But Is It Losing Popularity Amoung the Young?

By Leigh Sharps It takes a combination of strength, resolute concentration, grace and a fast boat to be a water skier at any level. It is also one of the most beautiful spectator sports that exists in this country and, especially, on the lakes of New England.

But these days it seems one doesn’t see as many skiers on our lakes in the Lakes Region as we did some years ago. Barry Gaw, owner/ operator of Riveredge Marina on Little Squam Lake in Ashland, offers his explanation, “Water skiing has rapidly declined over the past decade with very few younger people getting into it. Back in the day, lake families would spend many hours on the lake waterskiing, but not anymore. The sport requires a lot of skill, practice and ability to learn and advance. Wake surfing and tubing have become the dominant water sports being towed behind boats these days. We see that families have found these are ways to still be together in a boat without much instruction needed for young ones. These activities have become more of a social activity due to broadcasting through social media rather than promoting water skiing, which is a sport kids develop as they learn.”

This would be sad news, indeed, for the inventors of water skiing, Ralph and Ben Samuelson of Lake City, Minnesota. They had the idea that with snow skiing being more possible, then why not skiing on a body of water behind a boat at high speeds?

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The year was 1922 when Ralph took a pair of actual boards for skis and a clothesline for a tow rope. He took them to Lake Pepin in Lake City. With Ben at the boat’s helm, Ralph experimented with different positions on the skis until July 2 when he became the first man to ski on a lake. He was just 18.

Although skis have taken on many different shapes, sizes, and materials, as have tow ropes, over the years, it all started by two brothers with an idea, a pair of plain old boards and a small light-weight boat to create this stunning recreation for skiers and viewers alike. (Water skis were once made in Laconia at the Northland Ski Factory located on Fair Street).

The first ski club in the state was the Weirs Ski Club on Winnipesaukee. They became renowned nationally. In a 1953 NH Profiles magazine it was written: ‘Water skiing is the latest and most exciting sport to hit the Granite State. They are fast acquiring a widespread following, because water skiing is a spectacular sport without peer. Our (Weirs) Club water skiers tell you that Winnipesaukee’s sparkling waters have the finest water skiing anywhere in the country and it’s right here in the Lakes Region.’ The article further states that the Club is ‘credited for the current surge of interest in water-skiing around Winnipesaukee.

We’re in our third year as a lively up-and-coming organization. With about fifty members we have become one of the best known clubs in the U.S. We show excellent form in all the competitions we’re in and our tournament skiing consisting of jumping, slalom and trick skiing has made the Weirs team outstanding in the opinion of tournament skiers everywhere.’

Club founder was Larry Brown. Bill Trudgeon and Brown taught hundreds of skiers over the years at the Weirs. Exhibition ‘shows’ began appearing on Winnipesaukee at the Weirs, Alton Bay and Meredith.

Most of those shows featured jumps and slalom courses. Some performances were even held at night with skiers carrying torches. Shows turned into competitions with one of the first known as the ‘New Eng-

lands’ with local skiers winning many awards. Then the club sent a team to the Nationals at Lake Placid.

These names will be familiar to many locals: Bill Goodhue won first place in the Veterans’ Class for Jumping for men over 35. Jack Beattie and Dick Binette placed high in Jr. Boys’ Jumping and Bill Trudgeon tied with Dick Pope, Jr. for a third in jumping at the Sr. Men’s Division. At another National competition held in Wisconsin following Lake Placid, Goodhue maintained his first place title in Jumping (Vets’ Division). Other local winners were Bob Gaecke, Donna Lucason and Neil McIntire. A club female skier, Colleen Gallant, went on to become Miss N.H. attending the pageant in Atlantic City. There she presented her water skiing in the talent division. She used color movies taken of her skiing on Winnipesaukee. ‘This new set of champions bring credit and renown to N.H. wherever water-sports fans get together. With the Weirs Club showing the way, water-skiing is bound to attract fans and develop centers of summertime activity on the hundreds of lakes and ponds scattered from Coos to the sea’ the Profiles article concluded.

Another early club was the Winisquam Boat and Ski Club. With the Weirs club they sponsored the 1954 National Water Ski Championships held at Opechee Point (it rained but thousands of spectators still showed up to watch the fun).

Gaw’s advice today for teaching youngsters to ski is “I think the best age is to start kids as soon as they are ready and want to try it. For some kids it may be age 2 while others may take a while longer. Our daughters started when they were 3 behind a very small boat with a short hand-held light rope and low boat speeds and the boat staying close to the shoreline. It helps them get a feel for being on top of the water and getting used to falling–it can be a lot of fun. Most kids seem to get going around 6 or 7, and at this age we have a lot of success starting them from a boom off the boat. This boom or bar (sticks out from the side of a boat) can be very helpful and can give more stability while they are learning before shifting to a traditional ski handle.”

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Wakeboarding began in 1985 when Tony Finn produced the ‘skurfer’ for a sport known as skiboarding. Tubing has been around far longer, said Gaw“I think tubing has always been around. Back in the ‘60s we used truck tire tubes with the big valve stems that would always give someone a good gash during a wipe-out. I think the water sports industry started developing more market driven tubes in the 70s and then it seemed as though almost anything that could be towed behind a boat with a person (or persons) on it took off. One of the funnier moments we had as kids was skiing in fiberglass coolers. You sat on the dock, opened the top, stepped in them, and said ‘HIT IT!’ But I still think they work better for keeping drinks cold!”

When you’re out on the lake or shore this summer and see skiers of any age, make sure you give them a thumbs-up. After all, they are perpetuating a sport that was invented 100 years ago and here’s to that sport’s continuance for the next century as well!

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Threats to Water Quality in the Lakes Region

By Mark Okrant The Granite State is fortunate to possess a multitude of lakes and ponds that exceed 10 acres in size. With 273 in the Lakes Region alone, this resource has been responsible for attracting new residents and visiting recreationists for more than 250 years. Tourism officials are universally concerned lest this important producer of revenue and citizen well-being be threatened or squandered entirely. Among the most serious challenges facing the quality of water in this region are invasive species, runoff pollutants, and—greatest of all—climate change.

The leading invasive species impacting New Hampshire’s lakes is milfoil, or watermilfoil. Milfoil is, by definition, a weed, for none of its many types is native to the freshwaters of northern New England.

Milfoil is defined as “a submerged aquatic plant with elongated stems, air canals, and whorled or scale-like leaves.” Species of the plant have

invaded lakes, waterways, and canals, creating a thick sludge carpet on the bottoms of the area’s freshwater bodies.

New Hampshire’s freshwater bodies possess characteristics ideal for milfoil and similar pests. These include: loads of nutrients, runoff, and heavy recreational use—especially by boaters who continuously disturb the lakebeds.

If milfoil remains untreated, it will render water bodies useless to boaters, swimmers, and other recreationists. Ultimately, these nasty plants can choke the life out of any body of freshwater and, nearly as distressful, make them breeding grounds for mosquitoes and similar pests.

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effective necessitates acceptance that milfoil colonies, once established, can never be completely eradicated.

There was finally a breakthrough more than two decades ago, when a procedure called hand-harvesting was introduced. This technique is based on a vigilant maintenance plan that reduces milfoil to manageable levels. Hand-harvesting necessitates that plant removal and gathering be conducted by a team of well-trained divers. These divers focus their attention on a manageable section of the lake bottom. Using a system called DASH—or, diver-assisted suction harvesting—milfoil is removed completely from the bottom.

Other, less effective options include benthonic barriers and aeration systems. Benthonic barriers consist of rolling out weed barriers, much like carpets, on the bottom of the water body.

Another temporary solution is the aeration system. This is a largerscale version of a fish tank. In water bodies where milfoil has been active, pumping oxygen into the water will aid microorganisms that are essential for eating destructive muck, thereby literally breathing new life into the water body.

Runoff pollutants are another problem that undermines water quality in New Hampshire’s rivers, lakes, and ponds. Much water is added to inland water bodies by rainfall, with one inch of rain increasing a lake’s level by 14 inches. Other sources include: gravitational runoff from surrounding elevation, fluvial activity (i.e., introduction of water from rivers and streams), runoff from roads and other paved surfaces bordering bodies of water, and conduits from residential, commercial, and other structures. Runoff contains significant quantities of nitrogen and phosphorous producing a negative impact upon the health of receiving water bodies. Given the ever-increasing amount of new home and second home development within the Lakes Region, it is imperative that municipal and state bodies of government remain vigilant about the installation and maintenance of those conduit systems.

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (AKA, the Clean Water Act) requires each state to submit surface water quality documents to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every two years. Therefore, every biennium, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) relies upon citizen science volunteers to produce its Integrated Report describing the quality of New Hampshire’s surface waters. The document describes the extent to which all state waters provide for the protection and propagation of a balanced population of shellfish, fish and wildlife, and allow recreational activities in and on the water. If the NHDES classifies waters as impaired, it will require creation of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). A TMDL is “the calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive while it also attains or maintains water quality standards for its designated use.” For information about conditions of a specific body of water, readers are advised to download the “Official List of Public Waters,” at www.des.nh.gov.

During recent history, the topic of climate change, or global warming, has been a hot button item. The term refers to “the observed centuryscale rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and its related effects.” While scientists are more than 95 percent certain that nearly all global warming is caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and other human-caused emissions, not everyone is convinced. So, what exactly is going on, and how have New Hampshire’s lakes been impacted?

According to sources such as Job One for Humanity, Scientific American, and ClimeFish, our atmosphere is getting warmer because of the boiling and churning effect caused by the heat-trapping greenhouse gases within the upper layers of our atmosphere. With the increase of greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, our local weather and global climate as a whole are being further heated.

To what extent has global warming impacted New Hampshire’s lakes? Scientists tell us that, in a warming climate, the upper layer in deep lakes slows down air exchange, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen added to the water. This, in turn, often creates large “dead

zones,” or areas depleted of oxygen that are unable to support life. Another factor that has been observed is the rising and falling of lake levels due to changes in precipitation and evaporation.

Researchers have said that increasing global temperatures causes water to evaporate in larger amounts, potentially lowering water levels in rivers, lakes and streams, while leaving less water to dilute pollutants. Meanwhile, those higher temperatures cause more frequent algal blooms and reduce dissolved oxygen levels, similar to the threats from milfoil described above. Higher inland water temperatures may reduce the abundance and distribution of wild fish stocks in lakes due to a combination of poorer water quality and longer dry seasons.

Climate change is already beginning to affect plants and animals that live in freshwater lakes and rivers globally, altering their habitat and bringing life-threatening stress and disease. Freshwater fish species adapted to cold waters will be increasingly vulnerable to warming as they experience unfavorably high temperatures in the southernmost reaches of their distributions.

So, how has the local area been faring? As of 2018, measures indicated that the effect of global warming was not yet widespread within the Lakes Region, as only 22.2 percent of its water bodies exhibited increasing trends in temperature at a depth of one meter. However, this situation—as well as the effects of invasive species and runoff pollutants—requires close scrutiny during the months and years to come.

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You plan to go boating on the lakes of New Hampshire this year, but you have some questions. The NH Marine Patrol has the answers; check out these frequently asked questions or call the Marine Patrol for further information at 293-2037.

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• Is it legal to have alcohol aboard a vessel?

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and this one is a homemade version of the most famous and popular dips we know, and that’s onion dip. I first met onion dip, the old school dip with sour cream and a packet of mix, as a kid in the late 60’s and have thoroughly enjoyed it ever since. This homemade version however includes the real thing, plenty of fresh onions. Let me rephrase, caramelized onions. Anyone that knows me knows caramelized onions are one of my favorite things in the world. Sautéing them is one of the best possible aromas a house can ever have. This dip is loaded with them and some other goodies and is absolutely delicious. It takes about an hour to put together, needs to be refrigerated for at least four hours and makes just shy of 4 cups. Serve with chips, a good quality toasted bread, and fresh veggies. This recipe will be followed by a homemade potato chip recipe if you care to give it a try.

Caramelized Onion Five Onion Dip 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large Vidalia onion, quartered and thinly sliced, 2 cups 1 large yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced, about 2 cups 1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced, about 2 cups 6 medium shallots, halved and thinly sliced, about 1 ½ cups ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 6 scallions, thinly sliced 8 oz cream cheese, room temp 1 ½ cups sour cream ¼ cup mayo 2 tsp granulated garlic ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Fresh grind black pepper to taste Potato chips, toasted and/or crusty bread, carrots, celery, or other veggies for dipping.

Heat oil and butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high until butter melts. Add sweet onion, yellow onion, red onion, shallots, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally and folding onions into each other, until barely softened and just starting to brown, about 12 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized, about 35 minutes, adding scallions halfway through cook time. If onions start to stick to skillet or brown too quickly, add a splash of water to skillet. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and place cream cheese on top; let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Stir onion mixture until cream cheese is fully incorporated. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and cayenne to onion mixture; stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and chill

at least 3 hours or up to overnight. Let dip stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Serve with potato chips, toasted bread, and seasonal vegetables.

One food that everybody loves, although most of us try to resist much of the time, is potato chips. My guess is that not many of you have tried to make your own chips. It always seemed like a lot of work to me and frying at home is one of my least favorite styles of cooking, plus, it’s easy to buy delicious chips at the store. However, once I gave it the old college try, I was sold. Granted I don’t do it often, but love doing it for special occasions. This is a spicy barbecue chip, which is right up my alley. The key to these, which I can’t emphasize enough, is the soaking process. The soaking rinses the starch and excess sugars away that would otherwise cause the chips to burn. The vinegar in the soaking process helps break down the pectin in the potatoes, resulting in an extra crispy chip. You truly should use a mandolin to cut the potatoes to get the proper thickness and consistency. Prep will take about 20 minutes, the cooking process about 45-50 minutes. It’s always hard to say how many people a bag of chips will feed, but this recipe is uses 4 baking russet potatoes, so look at it that way. It’s easy enough to double up which is what I do, or sometimes triple the recipe.

My mentality is that if I’m going to do some frying for something that will likely disappear quickly, why not bulk it up?

Barbecue Spiced Potato Chips 8 cups of water 4 cups distilled white vinegar 4 medium size russet potatoes, about 2 lbs.

1 tbsp Chipotle chili powder 1 tbsp sugar 2 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp ground coriander

¾ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp garlic powder Grapeseed oil, for frying Stir together 8 cups water and vinegar in a large bowl. Using a mandolin, slice potatoes crosswise into slices thin enough to see through, about 1/3 inch thick. There will be about 7 cups total. Place potatoes in vinegar mixture; swirl gently to separate slices. Let stand, submerged, 10 minutes. Drain them and arrange potatoes in a single layer on a work surface lined with paper towels. Pat potatoes dry with additional paper towels. While potatoes are soaking, stir together chipotle powder, sugar, salt, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside. Pour oil to a depth of 2 ½ inches in a large Dutch oven; heat to medium high, to 325°F. Working in batches, add potatoes to hot oil, about ¾ cup slices per batch. Do not overcrowd, and cook, turning occasionally using a stainless mesh or slotted spoon, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Using the mesh or spoon, transfer hot chips to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; let drain 10 seconds. Transfer chips to a large bowl, toss with 1 teaspoon spice mixture (or more to taste). Repeat procedure with remaining potatoes and spice mixture. Reserve any remaining spice mixture for another use. Store the chips in an airtight container up to 4 days once cooled, although they will never be around for 4 days.

As much as I love a good and hearty soup during the fall and winter months, a great cold soup during a hot summer day is as rewarding in a different way. Instead of warming you up on a cold day, these will cool you off on a hot one. I have two here to share that are very refreshing.

This first one is a combo of honeydew, cucumbers, and mint that is an outstanding marriage of flavors. This goes together in barely a heartbeat, can be gobbled down right away, or refrigerated for your boat ride the next day, or made the morning of and stuffed into your cooler.

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Chilled Mellon, Cucumber and Mint Soup 3 English cucumbers ½ honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks, about 8 cups ½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice, about 6 limes, plus wedges for serving 1 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving 2 cups crushed ice Coarse salt 2 cups Greek yogurt Extra virgin olive oil Honey, for drizzle over the cups of soup at service Peel, halve, and seed two cucumbers, then coarsely chop. You should have about 4 ½ cups. Halve and seed remaining unpeeled cucumber; cut into a ¼-inch dice and set aside. Working in batches, puree chopped cucumbers, melon, ½ cup lime juice, mint, and ice in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and more lime juice. Transfer soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Ideally, smear ¼ cup yogurt onto the inner sides of each serving bowl. Spoon chilled soup into bowls, drizzle with oil and honey, and sprinkle with diced cucumbers and mint. Serve, with lime wedges.

My next chilled soup is a classic spin on a classic hot soup/chowder you have all had many a time, I am sure. This is a fresh corn soup with a great little side to it, sliced tomato on a rustic bread with cheese and bacon. I love this combo. It’s unique and fun and yummy at the same time. In essence, it’s kind of a spin on a soup and sandwich, my Grammy Judy’s favorite lunch in the world. It’s like a mini open-faced bacon, cheese, and tomato sandwich with this scrumptious soup. The prep time is about 50 minutes, cook time about 45 minutes and this will feed four of you, so double it up.

Corn Soup with Tomato Bacon Toasts 4 slices bacon (about 6 ounces), or more for you bacon freaks like me

1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 4 ½ cups fresh corn kernels, from 4-5 ears of corn, or frozen ½ cup sour cream 4 slices rustic country bread 4 oz hard sharp extra cheddar cheese, as a Manchego, sliced thin 1 large tomato, sliced into ¼ inch rounds Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling In a large straight sided skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning once, until crisp, 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt to skillet; cook, stirring, 8 minutes. Stir in 4 cups corn, then 2 cups water, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender and most of liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, stir in 1 ½ cups ice water and sour cream. Blend corn mixture, in two batches, if necessary, until smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cold, 45 minutes. Toast bread. Top with cheese, tomatoes, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with remaining ½ cup corn, more pepper, and drizzles of oil and serve. When on the boat, leave the cooked bacon out an hour before eating as cold bacon isn’t good, but at room temp, it is. A good toasted rustic bread works well after being toasted as well. The right bread is a key thing.

When shucking corn, use a dry vegetable brush to clear off stubborn silk threads. After cutting off the kernels, use the back of your knife to scrape any residual “corn milk” into the bowl.

Moving to salad-land, I have a unique salad that I would be guessing you have never been introduced to, and then the second one is a twist on the classic potato salad. As for the unique salad, this bad boy has three types of peas combined with farro and asparagus with a feta mint dressing. It’s truly its own salad and it has some incredible pop with the combo of snow peas, sugar snap peas and traditional shelled

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Takes 30 minutes of prep, 25 minutes to put together and feed four.

Triple Pea and Asparagus Salad with Feta Mint Dressing 1 cup uncooked farro 4 cups vegetable stock 1 block of Greek feta cheese, 6-7 oz ½ cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped, plus more for garnish 1 tsp lemon zest plus 1 ½ tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp finely chopped garlic, divided ¾ tsp fresh grind black pepper 1 tbsp kosher salt 10 oz fresh shelled green peas. Frozen will work, but not nearly as good 6 oz sugar snap peas 6 oz snow peas 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided 8 oz fresh asparagus, woody stems removed Place the farro in a large pot, and cover with the vegetable stock.

Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the farro is soft yet still chewy, about 25 minutes. If there is any liquid left, drain. Let farro cool. While farro cooks, place the block of feta in a shallow bowl. Top with ½ cup olive oil, chopped mint, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Using the back of a fork, mash the feta into small chunks. Set aside. Bring a small pot of water and kosher salt to a boil over high. Add the green peas, and blanch just until the peas are tender yet still crunchy and

bright green, about 1 minute and 30 seconds.

Drain immediately, and let peas cool under cold running water. Cooling the peas quickly is important to stop them from overcooking and to keep the vibrant green color. Heat a large skillet over high. When skillet is hot, reduce heat to medium, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic. Cook until aromatic, about 10 seconds. Add the sugar snap and snow peas. Season ½ teaspoon sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and cook, shaking the pan every now and then, until the peas are crisptender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. A little bit of charring on the peas is great. Remove immediately and spread in a single layer to let cool to room temperature. If left in a pile, they will discolor. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and add the asparagus. Season with ½ teaspoon sea salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and cook until just crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from pan and spread in a single layer to let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Toss together farro, peas, asparagus, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a bowl. Spoon the feta mixture over the farro mixture and toss to combine. To serve, top with mint.

So now to something a little more traditional. I love a great potato salad, but the twists and turns thrown into this recipe is pretty darn good. In particular, this recipe includes fresh corn and basil and has a couple of fun tricks in making a great potato salad. The onions are soaked in vinegar which mellows the bite somewhat, which I use in other recipes as well. This will take a total of two hours with a lot of down time and will feed 6-8, give or take.

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2 ½ lbs. baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces, about 7 ½ cups 1 small, sweet onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 medium celery stalks, finely chopped, about 1 cup ¾ cup mayonnaise 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus dill sprigs for garnish 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper, plus more to taste Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan over mediumhigh. Stir in 2 tbsp salt until dissolved. Add ear of corn; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove corn, and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Return water to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Add potatoes; cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; let cool 15 minutes. Combine onion and vinegar in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in celery, mayonnaise, chopped basil, chopped dill, pepper, and remaining 2 ½ teaspoons salt. Cut corn kernels from

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cob, discard cob. Add corn kernels and potatoes to onion mixture; stir mixture, lightly mashing together, until creamy. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with dill sprigs. Potato salad may be covered and stored in refrigerator up to 3 days. If in a cooler, this will be a great treat on the lake.

Now to the main part of the lunch menu, I have two options for you. Remember, these aren’t just for boating, they can always be awesome at home or maybe to bring to a backyard potluck get together with friends.

Ham Jam Sandwiches 4 oz goat cheese ½ cup, 4 oz, unsalted butter, softened 1 great quality baguette, 20 inches long or so 7-8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto ½ cup blueberry Beaujolais jam, or just blueberry jam.

Combine cheese and butter in bowl of a food processor, pulse until smooth. Goat cheese butter may be covered and set aside at room temperature until ready to assemble sandwiches, up to 2 hours. Cut baguette in half lengthwise; spread 1 cut side with goat cheese butter, and top with a layer of prosciutto. Spread second cut side with jam, and place on top of other half. Cut baguette into even pieces and serve.

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Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

Let stand for 30 minutes. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and set a rack on top. In a large saucepan, heat the shortening to 325°.

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Now to the sweet part of the day. Many have said there is no problem eating dessert before the meal, and I think when out boating, most eating rules get thrown out the window as it’s a perfect chance to peck away at the food supply over the course of the day. This first recipe

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Salty Sweet Chocolate Pretzel Bars 14 oz graham crackers, 28 whole crackers, finely ground 1 ½ sticks of butter, melted 3 tbsp sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz 1 bag bittersweet chocolate chips, 10 oz 6 oz thin hard pretzels, broken, 4 cups Flaky sea salt for sprinkling Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, allowing 2 inches of overhang on 2 sides. In a medium bowl, using a fork, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the butter, sugar and the kosher salt until evenly moistened. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium saucepan, combine the condensed milk with the chocolate chips and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture onto the crust and smooth the top. Scatter the pretzels evenly on top, gently pressing them into the chocolate. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes. Unmold and cut into bars.

Once cool, cut them and put in a Tupperware container of sorts, ready to pop in the cooler.

Here is the most simple and easy recipe you will ever bump across, especially considering how delicious these are. It has all of two ingredients and takes five minutes to put together. If you want to double the recipe, it is still two ingredients and will now take you 10 minutes.

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Fill with 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture and about ¾ tsp of blueberry jam. Top with ½ tbsp of cookie dough and seal any openings. Roll gently to make a ball. Press a few white chocolate chunks on top and sides of each cookie. Before baking freeze cookie balls for 10 minutes. If you don’t have enough space or baking sheet in the freezer, place rolled cookies on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze, and transfer on baking sheet when ready to bake. Arrange cookie balls onto baking sheet leaving 3 inches apart, because the cookies will spread while baking. Bake 16-18 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer on a rack to cool completely. Good luck saving them for the boat as you are going to want to eat these immediately. Just another reason to multiply the recipe, right?

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Speed Limits for Boats on Lake Winnipesaukee: A Controversial Issue

By Mark Okrant For a number of years, New Hampshire legislative sessions have addressed the issue of whether or not to increase the speed limit for motorboats on Lake Winnipesaukee. Both sides in this controversy have utilized the media, sought to shape public pressure, and written bills to bring before colleagues in the State House. Doubtless, representatives of both points of view are well meaning. However, as William Shakespeare (or, was it Saint Bernard of Clairvaux?) first said, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

The primary issue in this debate is speed. Speed is defined as “the rate at which something is able to move or operate.” The present law, now in its thirteenth year, states that the daytime speed limit for motorboats on Lake Winnipesaukee is 45 miles per hour, while the maximum rate falls to 30 miles per hour from one half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise.

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A group of legislators is arguing that some of the constituents they represent feel existing laws go to extremes. Back in 2011, a bill was proposed to bump up the speed limit in the Broads—an especially wide stretch of Lake Winnipesaukee—to 55 miles per hour. Ultimately, that legislation failed to become law. Now, a new bill, HB1424, proposed by Representative Mike Bordes (R-Laconia) and several others, is designed to eliminate daytime speed limits entirely.

The argument made by some of the bill’s proponents identifies alcohol—not speed—as the leading factor in boating accidents on the big lake. Others disagree. They state that three factors conspire to contribute to boating mishaps: speed, alcohol and drug abuse, and inexperience—especially by seasonal boat renters.

During a recent year, the New Hampshire Marine Patrol (NHMP) issued well over a thousand warnings and numerous summonses. Patrol personnel made 40 arrests in 2018 for boating while intoxicated. One ponders: what problems would this same number of offenders cause under conditions of increased speed? To gain greater perspective, case studies of two forms of land transportation have been examined.

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Following a global oil embargo during 1973, the federal government passed the National Maximum Speed Law as part of the Federal Aid Highway Amendments of 1974. Road fatalities within the United States decreased by 16.4 percent during the first full year of the act’s existence. Then, in 1995, following a considerable amount of pressure in Congress, federal control of speed limits was repealed. The result? From 1995 through 2005, there was a 3.2 percent increase in road fatalities that transportation experts attributed to raised speed limits. The greatest increase (+9.1%) occurred on rural interstates, where substantial traffic was not a factor.

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While patrol personnel take their responsibility as front line protectors of the state’s waterways seriously, the agency cannot take a public stand about pending legislation. It will be most interesting to see how the experiences of residents and visitors to Lake Winnipesaukee will be affected, should regulations about speed limits be abolished or modified.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Imagine speeding over Lake Winnipesaukee for a fast – in fact, very fast – ride. As the shoreline spins by, you are a bit dizzy from the speed the boat is making over the water.

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In days gone by, anyone could catch a boat ride on the Legionnaire 70 speedboat, docked at the foot of Alton Bay, and operated by Fred and Lester Downing from Downing’s Landing. Before there was the beautiful Legionnaire 70, there were three Legionnaire boats, and the public could

take a thrilling ride on a Legionnaire. For around 35 cents, a person could hop aboard for a ride on a Legionnaire.

Historically, the Downing family brought boating to Alton Bay when they launched the steamboat Dover in the 1850s. In 1857, according to an article in “Classic Boating” by Ben K. Price, Samuel and Jonathan Downing bought land in Alton Bay; in the 1890s, Jonathan built Downing’s Garage and Boat Service. By around 1920, Jonathan’s son, Fred, and Fred’s sons, Lester and Ed, developed land and the site became Downing’s Landing.

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Why the name Legionnaire? By way of explanation, Lester Downing was one of the original members of the Alton American Legion and that is where the name for the boat originated.

Competition for boat rides was growing, so after careful consideration, the Downing’s decided to make the leap and add another boat. But not just any wooden boat would do. The business would have the crown jewel of the lake, the Jayee III. The boat was added to the fleet in 1940 for a sizeable amount and renamed the Legionnaire 70, due to its top speed.

The Legionnaire 70 boat was eye catching and a ride for $1.00 gave the passenger a 65 to 70 mph ride in a 36-foot, 1,000 HP Gar Wood. The boat had room for 15 passengers who wanted to experience the thrill of a ride on the incredible boat.

The Legionnaire 70 was docked during World War II, along with other speed boats. After the war, vacationers embraced lei-

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The Legionnaire 70 was quite beautiful, with a sleek design. It was iconic and recognizable on Winnipesaukee in its heyday. It is certain the boat’s driver needed some skill to control the large Legionnaire. Powered by airplane gas, the boat was speedy and very popular.

Those who wanted a fun ride around the lake could be assured the Legionnaire 70 would take them to any location on Winnipesaukee, including the islands as well as places such as Lakeshore Park in Gilford.

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Before ownership by the Downings, the Legionnaire 70 was owned by wealthy William Stephen Corby of Washington, DC. He called the boat the Jayee III, and it was known as the fastest pleasure boat built by the Gar Wood shops. Mr. Corby used the boat on Lake Winnipesaukee, where the family had a summer home.

The Corby daughters, Eleanor and Justine, loved spending summers on Winnipesaukee. At just age 19, Eleanor raced the boat, which was known to be fast, glamourous, exciting, and unsinkable. According to “The Castle and the Club” by Elizabeth Crawford Wilkin, when Eleanor raced, the windshield of the boat was removed. The daring young woman won many races while driving the Jayee III. As well as a fun ride on the lake, passengers and others could get a meal at Downing’s Landing. The Landing was located at the tip of Alton Bay and had several attractions, from breakfast or lunch in the Land-Ho snack shop, to boat rides, gasoline, and if you so desired, you could purchase a new boat or motor.

Those who wanted a more sedate and relaxing ride might choose a mail boat. The boats ran slower but they were charming, with canvas roof covers and a boiler projecting from the center of

the boat’s hull. Some of the boats had protection for passengers under a small cabin should a rainstorm come up.

Summer island folks needed to get their mail and packages, and hotels relied on the early boats for mail and groceries. The first steamer for mail delivery was the Robert & Arthur, followed by the Dolphin, built in the 1890s.

Captain Lawrence P. Beck of Alton Bay obtained a permit to deliver U.S. mail to the Alton BayAlton-Wolfeboro area in 1929. His boat, the Tonimar, was on Lake Winnipesaukee each summer from mid-June to mid-September. It made around 40 stops, including summer camps, cottages, islands, and other spots without postal service.

The mail boat served a purpose and was so much appreciated that Captain Beck purchased a new boat in the early 1940s. Hubert Johnson built that boat in 1926 in Bay Head, New Jersey and it was transported over the roadway to Portsmouth and eventually made its way to Wolfeboro and Captain Beck’s mail route.

The floating post office sold stamps on board, as well as delivering the mail. Beck had the boat outfitted with mail pigeonholes for various camps, islands, and other stops. It was a good method to keep track of all the mail that was coming and going.

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According to “The Boats and Ports of Lake Winnipesaukee” by Dr. Bruce D. Heald, the U.S. Mail Boat Tonimar delivered mail from 1941 through 1965 to summer island residents in Alton Bay and Wolfeboro.

Many people recall Captain Beck’s Tonimar, named for the captain’s niece, Martha, and nephew Tony. The boat had a charming appeal and gave moonlight cruises to vacationers; if a vacationer wanted to get out on the lake for the day, the charge to ride for the entire day was $1.50 per person. Passengers could embark from the Victoria Pier in Alton Bay. The islands on the Tonimar’s mail delivery route by 1951 were Little Mark, Redhead (also known as Treasure Island), Waveland (or Keniston), Mud (or Varney), Little Mud, Farm Island, Spectacle, Pistol, Little Bear, Devens, and Echo.

If you were fortunate enough to know the Libby family of Wolfeboro in the late 1800s, you might be invited to take a ride on Dr. Libby’s steamer, the West Wind. One of the most well-known of Wolfeboro’s residents, Dr. Libby was the founder of the town’s Libby Museum. The museum, located on North Main Street in Wolfeboro, is still in operation and it is a fascinating place to visit.

In 1891, Dr. Libby commissioned George Whitney to build a steam yacht. Dr. Libby wanted the steamer for family rides, but also to be used for excursions. The steamer accommodated around 50 passengers with dining for 14 people at a time. It was advertised in local papers as a boat for “pleasure parties” and it was often taken out for fishing groups. It was even chartered by a state legislator who hosted a gala affair for dignitaries.

In the early 1900s, the steamer was sold to a local woman, and she used it for excursions in the area as well. A noted feature was the steam-operated side-whistle powered by the vessel’s boiler. It played tunes, which people around the waterfront enjoyed greatly, and a favorite song was “Yankee Doodle.”

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

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

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call, the annual contest to determine the precise date, and as close as one can get, the exact time of day, of ice disappearing from the lake, takes place. Participants use several methods for determining dates and time. Some use the power of making a good guess, while others base their guesses on the scientific research of prior years’ ice outs. Whether using guess work, science, or a crystal ball, the determining factor is usually weather conditions and temperatures.

Well before the arrival of spring and the official call of “Ice Out,” behind the scenes at marinas throughout the Lakes Region, office staffs and service departments are gearing up for another boating season.

It’s mid-February, and at Melvin Village Marina, Office Manager, Barb Dubia together with Alishia Biehl and Eva Hamel have sent rental renewal notices to customers, who rent the same Dock Slips each year, and to customers who annually use the marina’s Valet Service.

In previous years during the COVID pandemic era, many marinas, not only in the Lakes Region, had experienced low and at times non-existent inventories. During that period, unlike decreasing inventories, the demands for boat rentals increased. Potential customers, some who had never owned a boat, or boat owners whose boats were old and wanted to purchase new were likely to rent a boat for a day(s) or week(s). Eva Hamel remarked, “Due to the large base of boat rental customers, summer boat rentals go in spurts. We advise our customers to rent a boat when you have completed making your vacation plans.” Boat rentals may be reserved via phone or on-line for a minimum of 3 days or more. However, this year, on many of the marinas’ websites, there is an increase in new and pre-owned boat inventories.

From mid-March to the first week in April, when the signs of winter slowly take their leave, and the bright days of spring officially commences, for many customers this time of year is synonymous

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with receiving the long awaited “Spring Launch Request Forms.”

Simply stated, “When Do You Want Your Boat in the Water.” It is a time for customers to have their boats released from winter storage racks and splashed into the ice-free waters of the lake. The forms are either mailed, emailed, or can be accessed on Melvin Village Marina’s website. After the customer fills out the form with a launch date, pick-up location, and if applicable, request for further work, it is then returned to the marina’s service department.

Prior to any work requested on the Launch form, Service Department Manager, Kurt Lehner reviews the customer’s boat service history and in addition to de-winterizing the boat, he will make suggestions on any necessary maintenance. Worksheets are then issued to each of the highly trained and experienced technicians. Like the loud hum from a hive of bees, the technicians, and dock hands work long hours to fill launch dates and maintenance requests.

Dana Carpenter, a technician at the marina for 25 years, explains what is involved in getting a boat ready for Spring Launch. “First, we have to take the boat out of the storage rack. De-winterize, check fluids and prop, or replace engine oil filter as part of an engine oil and filter change,” Dana said. “If I spot issues with the boat, Kurt who is always on top of his game, will call the customer and discuss what’s to be done.” After completing prep work on the boat for Spring Launch, Dana, drives the boat which is on a trailer to the launch ramp and backs it into the water. Sliding the boat off the trailer he then puts the boat in an unoccupied dock, and lets Kurt know where to send the cleaning crew – Dock Hands. Part of a Dock Hands job in spring is to clean boats, whether it be a complimentary MUCK, or a more detailed Spring Clean.

Boats are made available by the launch date requested, and pickup location, whether it be – in the water, or on the customer’s trailer. For boats being picked up by water, or on a trailer, Lehner

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stresses the need for a 2 weeks’ advance notice of the launch date. With the exception of customers, who rent docking slips for the season, all other boats must be picked up within 3 days of the launch date.

Charges for labor and parts may be incurred for additional spring work requested: such as summer trailer storage and replacing water separator/fuel filter; checking the trailer lights, bearings, brake fluid, tire pressure and frame condition and checking the boats electrical, fish finder, stereo, gauges, lights. (Note: Safety related electrical items are checked at no charge.)

Payments for a Spring Clean, (a detailed and thorough clean), are charged when the boat is stored for the winter. In spring, when the boat is taken out of storage and prepped for Spring Launch, it will be detailed, which is a more extensive cleaning process, usually from 3 to 4 hours. Canvas is removed and given a quick scrub wash.

The boat is literally cleaned from top to bottom, interior and exterior. Inside the boat, contents from all compartments are removed in order to vacuum and give a thorough wipe down. The contents are then placed back into the compartments. All surfaces are cleaned including the Dash, and scuff marks and/or spots are removed with magic erasers. The outsides and insides of windows, which never quite seem to be as clean as you would like, are washed. Gone are the smudges, streaks and spots. The ski locker is vacuumed, cleaned, and scrubbed.

Carpets are vacuumed. Uncarpeted floors are hosed out and scrubbed. The entire interior of the boat is cleaned. The exterior is washed. Bimini top is closed, put into the boot and the boat is covered. The key is properly turned off, as well as the switches and if applicable the battery is also turned off. The MUCK which is a 20 to 30-minute complimentary cleaning given to all storage customers’ boats to remove any mess that was made during winterizing in fall and spring launch. As Kurt said, “When all this is done, and the boat is picked up, we go on to the next one.”

The Parts Department plays an essential role in having enough parts not only for the Spring Launch, but for the upcoming season. Parts Department, Manager Chris Ireland takes stock of what parts will be needed for the boating season from “Ice Out to Ice In.” To avoid shortages, Chris increases the number of parts more frequently used during the seasons’ busiest time. A number of items like props, fuel filters and water pump impellers, which should be changed every 3 years, are heavily increased. He then checks all other inventory shelves to see what is needed. Chris uses barcodes to track of items coming in and going out of inventory.

Barb Dubia mentioned, “Each year, usually the beginning of March, Melvin Village Marina receives the current year’s Decals from the State of New Hampshire and is linked to the State’s Boat Registration site for boat registration renewals.”

Editor, Alishia Biehl, has done yet another incredible job of putting together this year’s Melvin Village Marina’s Newsletter. The Newsletter is mailed each year, the beginning of April, prior to the official start of the boating season. This year’s issue includes Dredging in the Channel, information on the new Four Winns Model, and reviews information about the past years, while reflecting a positive note for the future. Note from Kurt Lehner: “This is a super busy time of year, and we have the best customer base you could ever imagine.”

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• Wear a personal floatation device (PFD). All riders must wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD that is suitable for PWC use.

• Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle. All riders must wear a wet suit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection. Footwear, gloves, and goggles/ glasses are recommended.

• Know boating laws. In New Hampshire a PWC operator must be 16 years of age or older.

• Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stops if the operator falls off. After riding, remove cord from PWC to avoid unauthorized use by children or others.

• Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and collision. A PWC is a high performance boat – not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves.

• Do not apply throttle when anyone is at rear of PWC—turn the engine off. Water and/or debris exiting jet thrust nozzle can cause severe injury.

• Keep away from intake grate while engine is on. Items such as

long hair, loose clothing, or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning.

• Never ride after consuming drugs or alcohol.

• Right of way: Follow basic boating rules. Sailboats (under sail), large commercial vessels, and fishing vessels always have the right of way.

Stay to the right when approaching an oncoming craft, so that it passes on your left side. When overtaking another boat, pass on the right or left, but stay clear. If you’re about to cross paths with another boat, the craft on the right has the right of way. Slow down to let the boat continue its course, then pass behind it. Even when you are sure you have the right of way, a good safety rule is to never insist on it. Always ride defensively.

• Wake crossing: If your course takes you across the wake of another boat, make sure your visibility is not obstructed by that boat.

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• Operating speed: Follow local regulations regarding speed limits, whether posted or not. In congested areas, lower your speed.

• Passengers and guests: Never carry more than the maximum passenger load specified for your craft. If you loan your craft to a friend, make sure he or she is of legal age, knows how to operate your craft, and is fully aware of these responsible boating rules. You are responsible when you loan out your PWC.

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Ongoing Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, incredible views of mountains, benches for seating, sketch, paint, meditate, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.

Day & Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

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

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

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.

Millie B., cruise on the replica of a 1928 Hacker-Craft, 45-minute tour, info/tours: NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org, 569-4554.

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

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Newfound Lake Association, www. newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

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

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 968-7194.

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May May 1, Trails Open, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

May 7, Lake Winnipesaukee Clean Up, volunteer to remove trash & debris from Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline, 9 am-2 pm, meet at Wolfeboro Town Docks, 42 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 5694554.

May 7, NH Day, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

May 7, Stacey Burns Memorial Scholarship 5K Run & Walk, 9-11 am, Carpenter School, 102 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 5695639, www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation.

May 7-8, Vintage Market on Squam Lake, Cottage Place on Squam Lake, vintage market, food trucks, 1132 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 968-7116, www.vintagemarketonsquam.wordpress. com.

May 8, Mother’s Day Brunch on M/S Mount Washington, 10 am & 2 pm departures, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 3665531, www.cruisenh.com.

May 13-14, Caddyshack, movie at the Village Players, 7:30 pm, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-9656, www.village-players. com May 13-15, Winni Derby, 9 am, Dockside Drive, Wolfeboro, info/registration: 625-6431, www.nhscouting.org.

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May 20-22, Wake the Lake at Weirs Beach, lake events, Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, www.weirsbeach.com.

May 21, Great Smith River Canoe & Race, register: 10 am12:45 pm, race begins at 1:15 pm, Albee Beach, Wolfeboro, contact race chair Roger Murray at 603-569-5454, www.wolfeborolions.com.

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May 22, Hector Olivera, Organist, Wolfeboro Friends of Music at First Congregational Church, 115 S. Main Street, Wolfeboro.

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May 28, Opening Day, Bevin Skiff Raffle Drawing, 10 am-4 pm, raffle drawing at 3 pm, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

May 28-30, 30th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival, Castleberry Fairs, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, 10 am, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www. castleberryfairs.com.

May 29, Memorial Day Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 6-8:30 pm, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

June June 1-19, Kirkwood Gardens Plant Sale, Kirkwood Gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 900 U.S. Rt. 3., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

June 4, Annual Breeding Bird Census, Session 1: 5:30 am, Session 2: 8 am, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

June 4, Alton Town Wide Yard Sale, locations all over the town and Alton Bay, 8 am-2 pm, maps available with sale locations on May 23, info: 875-0109.

June 10, Volunteer Cookout, 3:30-5:30 pm, learn about volunteering with Newfound Lake Assoc., takes place at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, www. newfoundlake.org, 744-8689.

June 10, Wolfeboro Spring Sidewalk Sale Days, 9 am-9 pm, sales all over town, 569-2200, assistant@wolfeborochamber.com.

June 11, Boat Show, 8 am-2 pm, Wolfeboro Town Docks, Dockside Drive, Wolfeboro, www.newenglandlymangroup.org.

June 11-19, Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia, www.laconiamcweek. com.

June 17 & 18, Big Fish, movie at the Village Players, 7:30 pm, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, info: 569-9656, www. village-players.com June 18, NH Appreciation Day, free admission for all NH residents, 10 am-4 pm, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org. Proof of residency required.

June 18, Sasquatch Footy Regatta, 9 am-4 pm, takes place at Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, by Back Bay Skippers Model Yacht Club, NH Boat Museum, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 19, Guided Paddle with Rick Van De Poll, 9 am-noon, paddle of Northern Newfound Water Trail, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

June 25-26, Hobie Cat Bass Fishing Tournament, www. lakesregion.org.

June 30, Lake Discovery Family Day, 10:30 am-noon, NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

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July 4, Independence Day Dinner Cruise, 7-10 pm, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

July 1, Boat Parade, Wolfeboro Bay, 5 pm, 5692200.

July 7, Granite Planet, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

July 1, Outdoor Concert, free, Cate Park, Wolfeboro, 6 pm, 569-2200.

July 2, Lestah Polyestah, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 2, The Shifters, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 875-0109.

July 3, Three Musical Events, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, free, noon-5 pm, sponsored by End 68 Hours of Hunger, 5692200.

July 4, Annual Parade, 10 am, Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-2200.

July 4, 4th of July Parade, 2 pm, downtown Center Harbor.

July 4, Music & Fireworks, music: 6 pm, fireworks: 9:30 pm, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, rain date: July 5, info: 5692200.

July 4, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 8, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 8-10, On the Green 1, Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 am, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, www. joycescraftshows.com.

July 9, Compaq Big Band, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 9, Land & Lake Easter Seals Poker Run, NASWA Resort, Weirs Beach, info: 366-4341, www.naswa.com.

July 9, The Visitors, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 875-0109.

July 14, Brian Hastings & Sky Road, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www. tuftonboro.org.

July 15, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 15-16, E.T., movie at Village Players, 7:30 pm, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

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July 16, Freese Brothers Big Band, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 23, Michael Vincent Band, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 16, Windham Community Band Organization, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-8:30 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 875-0109.

July 28, Ricky & the Giants, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

July 16-17, 32nd Annual Alton Bay Craft Fair at the Bay, 10 am, Alton Bay Community House & Grounds, Rt. 11, 24 Mount Major Highway, Alton Bay, Castleberry Fairs, www. castleberryfairs.com.

July 21, Big Picture Band, 6:308:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

July 21, Guided Explorations with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, Newfound watershed info/exploration, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

July 22, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 23, East Bay Jazz Ensemble, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 875-0109.

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July 29, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

July 30, EZ Band, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 875-0109.

July 30, Southern Rail, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 30-31, Lakeside Craft Fair, across from Weirs Beach, 70 Endicott St. N., Laconia, 10 am, www.joycescraftshows.com.

August Aug. 5, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 7 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

Aug. 4, Guided Explorations with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, Newfound watershed info/exploration, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

Aug. 4, The Echotones, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

Aug. 6, Outdoor Concert Series, band TBA, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 875-0109.

Aug. 6, Strafford Wind Symphony, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 6, Wentworth Watershed Assoc., 7 am-1 pm, Great Hall, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro.

Aug. 10, En Plein Air Art Class with Artist Lauren Hammond, 10 am-2 pm, Albee Beach Rd., Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, www.nhbm.org., 569-4554.

Aug. 11, Carolyn Ramsay Band, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www. tuftonboro.org.

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Aug. 12, 150th Anniversary Gala, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 7-10 pm, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 6-8 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

Aug. 12, Annie & the Orphans, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 6-8 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

Aug. 19-20, Stand by Me, movie at Village Players, 7:30 pm, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 569-9656, www.village-players.com.

Aug. 12-14, On the Green 2, Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 am, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, www. joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 13, Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 am-noon, Alton Town Docks, 26-40 Mt. Major Highway, Alton Bay, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 13, Bittersweet, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 8750109.

Aug. 13, Seldom Playrights, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 20, Saxx Roxx, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 8750109.

Aug. 20, Wooden Nickels Band, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 25, Idol Hands, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

Aug. 26, Lakes Region Woodwind Quintet, Outdoor Concert, Center Harbor Bandstand, downtown, 6-7:30 pm, bring your own lawn chair, free, 253-4561.

Aug. 13-14, 40th Annual Craft Fair, Alton Bay, 875-0109.

Aug. 26-27, Wolfeboro Sidewalk Sale Days, 9 am-9 pm, sales all over town, 569-2200, assistant@wolfeborochamber.com.

Aug. 18, Guided Explorations with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, Newfound watershed info/exploration, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

Aug. 27, Ball in the House, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 18, Raging Rockaholics, 6:30-8:30 pm, bring a lawn chair for seating, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, free, www.tuftonboro.org.

Aug. 27, Chris Bonoli, Outdoor Concert Series, 7-9 pm, bring lawn chair for outdoor seating, Alton Bay, bandstand, free, 8750109.

Aug. 19, Carter Mt. Brass Band, Outdoor Concert, Center

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September

Sept. 1, Guided Explorations with Watershed Stewards, 10 am-noon, Newfound watershed info/exploration, Newfound Lake Assoc., Bristol, info: 744-8689.

Sept. 3, Carolyn Ramsay Band, free concert, bring a lawn chair for seating, Cate Park, downtown Wolfeboro, 7-9 pm, www. wolfeborobandstand.org.

Sept. 3-5, 32nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, 10 am, Alton Bay Community House & Grounds, Rt. 11, 24 Mount Major Highway, Alton Bay, Castleberry Fairs, www. castleberryfairs.com.

Sept. 4, Labor Day Dinner Cruise, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 6-8:30 pm, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

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Body of Water

Greatest Area

Depth

Location

Fish Species

Balch Pond

704 acres

44 feet

Wakefield

Largemouth bass, small

Lake Chocorua

222 acres

28 feet

Tamworth

Rainbow trout, brown t

Crystal Lake

441 acres

51 feet

Gilmanton

Largemouth bass, small

Dan Hole Pond

408 acres

126 feet

Ossipee/Tuftonboro

Salmon, lake trout, broo

Great East Lake

1,686 acres

102 feet

Wakefield

Rainbow trout, brook tr

Half Moon Lake

280 acres

29 feet

Barnstead/Alton

Largemouth bass, small

Jenness Pond

243 acres

28 feet

Northwood/Pittsfield

Smallmouth bass, picke

Lovell Lake

538 acres

41 feet

Wakefield

Rainbow trout, smallmo

Manning Lake

202 acres

56 feet

Gilmanton

Brook trout, smallmouth

Merrymeeting Lake

1,111 acres

122 feet

New Durham

Salmon, lake trout, rain

Mirror Lake

377 acres

44 feet

Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro

Largemouth bass, yellow

Newfound Lake

4,105 acres

183 feet

Bristol/Hebron Alexandria/Bridgewater

Salmon, rainbow trout,

Ossipee Lake

3,092 acres

61 feet

Ossipee/Freedom

Salmon, rainbow trout,

Pemigewasset Pond

241 acres

30 feet

Meredith/New Hampton

Smallmouth bass, large

Pine River Pond

593 acres

61 feet

Wakefield

Pickerel, smallmouth ba

Province Lake

1,008 acres

17 feet

Wakefield

Largemouth bass, small

Rust Pond

210 acres

39 feet

Wolfeboro

Smallmouth bass, picke

Squam Lake

6,765 acres

98 feet

Holderness/Center Harbor Sandwich/Moultonboro

Salmon, rainbow trout,

Little Squam Lake

408 acres

84 feet

Holderness/Ashland

Salmon, rainbow trout,

Lower Suncook Lake

216 acres

15 feet

Barnstead

Smallmouth bass, large

Upper Suncook Lake

362 acres

41 feet

Barnstead

Smallmouth bass, rainb

Sunset Lake (Place’s Pond)

206 acres

62 feet

Gilmanton

Smallmouth bass, large

Lake Waukewan

912 acres

68 feet

Meredith/New Hampton

Rainbow trout, smallmo

Webster Lake

612 acres

40 feet

Franklin

Smallmouth bass, rainb

Lake Wentworth

3,108 acres

49 feet

Wolfeboro

Smallmouth bass, rainb

White Oak Pond

291 acres

32 feet

Holderness

Pickerel, yellow perch, h

Wickwas Lake

328 acres

30 feet

Meredith

Largemouth bass, small

Lake Winnipesaukee

44,586 acres

187 feet

Alton/Center Harbor/Gilford/Laconia/ Meredith/Moultonboro/Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro

Salmon, lake trout, rain

Lake Winnisquam

4,264 acres

150 feet

Sanbornton/Tilton/Laconia

Salmon, lake trout, rain

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lmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, hornpout, yellow perch

Largemouth Bass

lmouth bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

ok trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, cusk, hornpout, smelt

rout, brown trout, lake trout, small & largemouth bass, pickerel, white perch, hornpout, blue gill, smelt

lmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

Smallmouth Bass

erel, hornpout

outh bass, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout, pickerel

h bass, largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, smelt

nbow trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, smelt

Blue Gill

w perch, hornpout, pickerel lake trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, shad, suckers, whitefish, cusk, smelt lake trout, brook trout, small & largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, suckers, cusk, smelt, white perch, hornpout

emouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, black crappie

Yellow Perch

ass, yellow perch, hornpout

lmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout Pickerel

erel, yellow perch, hornpout lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, white perch, yellow perch, hornpout, whitefish, cusk, smelt lake trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, hornpout, yellow perch, cusk

emouth bass, rainbow trout, pickerel, white perch, yellow perch, hornpout

Rainbow Trout

bow trout, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

emouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

outh bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

bow trout, brown trout, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

Sunfish

bow trout, whitefish, pickerel, white perch, hornpout

hornpout

lmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, white perch, black crappie

nbow trout, brook trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout, smelt Black Crappie

nbow trout, large & smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout, smelt, cusk, blue gill

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