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Tending to the Past at Old Cemeteries Memorial Day Remembrances

By Kathi Hopper Photos courtesy Karey Caldwell Each spring, Sanbornton, New Hampshire resident Karey Caldwell tends to the past. She dusts things off, makes everything tidy and then stands back to take a second, long look at her efforts.

Indeed, Karey is spring cleaning, but not in the typical manner most of us ready our homes for summer. Rather, she is tending to the cemetery on her property, as she does every year about this time. When she finishes her work, she also makes sure the gravesites of two veterans in the cemetery are honored with American flags for Memorial Day. The Chapel Chapman Cemetery/ Graveyard, located on Karey’s threeacre property, has become her project each year and a place she visits from time to time. It is a peaceful spot, and the final resting place for 48 people.

Headstones in the cemetery date back to the 1800s and as far forward in time as the 1970s and Karey has researched many of the names.

Tending the cemetery is not a small job, but it is one Karey gladly accepts.

When she purchased the property, the previous owners told her there was a cemetery, but at the time, Karey was focused on building her house. She recalls, “We were signing the papers at the closing for the property and the

previous owners told me there was an old cemetery at the back portion of the land. Although some people might be turned off by knowing there was a cemetery on their land, I thought it was cool.”

For the next few years, Karey had little time to take leisurely walks over her three acres, although she had a general idea where the cemetery was located. It wasn’t until much later, with her home built and with some time to explore, that she took a really good look at the old cemetery.

What she found was somewhat

unexpected. She recalls, “It took me a few years to have the time to locate the cemetery, because it was very overgrown with bushes. It is on a hill at the back of my property and it was hard to tell how many gravestones were there because the bushes had completed taken over.”

A visual scan of the site led Karey to believe there were probably about 10 to 12 gravestones; she was later surprised to discover a total of 48 graves in the Chapel Chapman Cemetery. How did she come to that final count? Because she took it upon herself to clean up

and clear the cemetery of debris and overgrowth, returning the final resting place of 48 souls to its former tidy appearance.

It was not an easy task, that first year, and Karey (aided occasionally by people from a neighboring property) relates some of the pitfalls of the work, such as “getting into some poison ivy”, as well as weed whacking and removing debris and moving earth to level out graves that had begun to sink in a bit. “Always in my mind was to be respectful of those that were buried there,” she adds.

But before she began the cleanup, Karey went through the proper channels. She approached the person whose land abutted hers to make sure they were okay with her clearing the cemetery of brush. (There were a few fallen trees and the adjacent property owner sent a few maintenance workers to help move the trees.)

Karey also went to the town of Sanbornton to get their nod of approval before doing any tidying of the cemetery. Sharing a little-known fact, Karey explains that when trying to figure out who owns a cemetery on private land, it is usually the descendants of the deceased (or the descendants at least own the plot of their ancestor.) If you can prove ancestry, you can clean • Old Cemeteries continued on page 4

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Luckily for Karey, after doing some research, she learned there is a person in the cemetery that was a distance relative. “That person’s mother was Sarah Fogg, and she lived in the 1700s; she is a distant relative of mine. That family link gave me the go-ahead to clean up the cemetery.”

With the cemetery restored to its tidy appearance, it is now a tranquil place.

But like any outdoor spot, it requires work to keep it in good condition.

Weeds and brush would again overtake the cemetery if not for Karey’s spring cleaning and making sure by checking now and then during each year that all is well. She is most appreciative of the help of neighboring Den Brae Golf Club to keep the cemetery tidy as well.

With an interest in genealogy, and many hours researching her own family history, Karey is aware of the importance of recording those who are buried in the cemetery on her property.

“The earliest grave is of a little boy who passed away at just two years of age and that is rather sad,” she shares. She has also done research on others in the cemetery, and has found connections to people she knew or her extended family knew in the past.

Karey has been interested in genealogy for a long time and she says it led to searching old cemeteries to verify dates and names while

researching her family history. But even before that, she had a different take on cemeteries than some people might have, and she credits her parents for her positive attitude.

“I think it goes back to an old Memorial Day tradition of my parents,” Karey explains. “I grew up in Bristol, New Hampshire and every May, we would go to all the family graves and put flowers on each gravesite. My parents would always clean up any fallen branches or leaves around the graves and we were told it was a way to show respect for our ancestors. I grew up seeing it as a good thing to do, and a way to show we cared.”

While her parents tended to the graves of family and friends, Karey and her siblings would walk around the cemetery, reading names on the headstones. “It became a pastime to see who could find the oldest date on a gravestone. Then it was who could find the most unique name,” she recalls.

As Karey got older and began doing family genealogy, she was comfortable visiting old cemeteries and knew those places held the key to when someone was born and died. It greatly aided her search to find relatives from long ago.

This led to an interest in Find a Grave, a website that is helpful for those doing genealogy. If the person doing family research lives far from a cemetery, they can ask a member of Find a Grave who lives near the cemetery to visit and take photos of headstones. Karey got

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involved and to date, has documented more than 20 old cemeteries in New Hampshire for Find a Grave. She also has found and documented hundreds of graves, which means taking photos of headstones and gathering information about the people buried at each gravesite. In her research, Karey says the oldest cemetery she has visited is in Andover, New Hampshire. It is the Old Center Cemetery, which dates to the early 1700s.

It is likely many older cemeteries have unmarked graves because the family way back then could not afford a headstone. “At times, during my research for Find a Grave, I have learned of a grave without a headstone.

Cemetery records might also show a spot where someone is buried. I keep some plastic flowers and American flags in my car so I can put flowers on the unmarked grave and if the person was a veteran, I place a flag there as well. After that, I take a photo of the grave for the family.”

Sometimes, a large rock in a wooded area might mark the final resting place of a person who lived long ago. In the past, many families buried their dead on their land, if they lived far away from the town’s cemetery or did not have the money for a burial and headstone.

Celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Sanbornton is a good example of a town steeped in history, with a number of old cemeteries, some that have never been located. These littleknown or lost cemeteries could be in pastures or in the woods.

It might seem baffling that the Chapel Chapman Cemetery on Karey’s land could have been untended for so long,

but, Karey says, “I did research on the graves and it seems every person buried there owned my property at one time in the past. I think the families died off or their descendants got older and could not physically get there to care for the area or they may have moved away.

It is understandable that maintenance may have gotten away from them.”

Due to her interest in old graveyards and genealogy, Karey ran for public office in Sanbornton, and she now serves as a town cemetery trustee. She offers this advice for those who are out for a walk and may come upon an old cemetery or know of one: If you are careful, you can take some photos, which help document the final resting place of those who lived in a town long ago. She feels it is important to try to document the old cemeteries before they become lost to us. Keeping track of such things is a good tool for those around the world who are tracking down ancestors and doing genealogy.

The next time you are taking a walk and come across an old property, chances are good you won’t find a cemetery or cluster of gravestones. But if you do, stop and take a few photos or write down the location and names with births and deaths of those buried there.

Karey encourages you to say a silent greeting as well. “It may sound silly, but with every cemetery I enter, I have a little ritual. I say out loud to those buried there, ‘I come to honor you. I come in peace.’ ” For further information on old cemeteries, visit www.findagrave. come or www.nhoga.com (NH Old Graveyard Association).

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Canterbury Shaker Village Completes $250,000 Repair of Turning Mill Pond Dam The Board of Trustees of Canterbury Shaker Village has announced completion of a major project to reconstruct an earthen dam and preserve the waters of Turning Mill Pond, the most prominent of the nine mill ponds that the Shakers built in the early 19th century.

The NH Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) awarded the Village a grant of $97,300 in 2018. Recipients are required to raise a minimum of one dollar for each dollar provided by LCHIP and Canterbury Shaker Village exceeded that amount.

The Town of Canterbury contributed $25,000, and the Hunt Foundation gave $25,000. Additional grants were received from the Globe Community Fund and the Hartford Foundation.

Individual donors generously gave over $100,000 to complete the funding.

The N.H. Preservation Alliance had named Turning Mill Pond to its Seven to Save list in 2018.

“This is a significant milestone for the Village,” said Jean Halloran, chairman of the Board of Trustees. “We became aware this work was needed back in 2010. We are indebted to former director, Susan Bennett, for organizing and managing all aspects of this project starting in 2017 and seeing it through to its completion earlier this year. We also extend our thanks to architecture historian, James Garvin, one of our Trustees, for preparing, pro bono, the required Historic Resources Report and assuring all work met the standards of the NH Dam Bureau and the NH Division of Historical Resources.”

Reconstructed dam at Turning Mill Pond, Canterbury Shaker Village

The dam reconstruction project was engineered by Milone and McBroom, of Bedford, NH, with significant additional time rendered as a donation by engineer Eric Teale.

Andrews Construction of Campton carried out the work of rebuilding the dam. They also reconstructed another spillway on the east side of the pond and replaced the intake structure for the Village’s fire suppression system, a late add-on to the project. A pump at the pond and hydrants in the Village provide water for the town to fight fires

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Turning Mill Pond is the most prominent remaining feature of the Shaker mill system, readily seen from the Village and part of a twomile long man-made system of dams, dikes, channels and mills begun by the Shakers in 1800. All told, the Shakers built 14 different mills that produced a range of goods including wooden products, textiles, lumber, and flour.

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The walkway across the top of the dam will be maintained as one component of the Village’s extensive system of public hiking trails, including a trail that circumnavigates Turning Mill Pond. Interpretive signs with historic photographs and information about Shaker industries and manufacturing technology will be installed later this year, made possible by a grant from the Madelaine vonWeber Trust. The adjacent 1817 stone dam will be kept free of vegetation so it is visible as a Shaker-built artifact.

Canterbury Shaker Village is dedicated to preserving the 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers and to providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit. It includes nearly 700 acres of forests, fields, gardens and ponds, as well as 25 original and four reconstructed Shaker buildings. For more information visit www.shakers. org or call 783-9511.

The New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) is an independent state authority created by the legislature in 2000 with a legislative mandate to ensure the perpetual contribution of natural, cultural and historic resources to the economy, environment, and quality of life in New Hampshire.

LCHIP provides matching grants to New Hampshire communities and nonprofits to conserve and preserve the state’s most important natural, cultural and historic resources. The program has provided 466 grants which have helped to conserve more than 290,000 acres of land for food production, water quality, ecological values, timber management and recreation and supported 280 projects to rehabilitate historic structures and sites. Grants have been awarded in all parts of the state and in 167 of New Hampshire’s 234 communities. Forty-six million dollars of state money has led to a total project value of more than $317 million. The money for LCHIP grants comes from fees on four documents recorded at the Registry of Deeds in every county of the state.

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Before starting the barbecue season, give your grill a spring cleaning, inside and out, removing the grates as well as all removable parts inside and cleaning them well. Using a metal skewer and boiling hot water, poke at all the burner holes so the flames are able to give you the best heat possible.

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Cheddar Stuffed Burger (served with Pickled Slaw and Fried Shallots) Kosher salt 8 cups finely shredded green cabbage, about 1 ½ lbs

1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 tbsp white sugar 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds Vegetable oil for frying 3 large shallots, thinly sliced and separated into rings ¼ cup Wondra flour (a more granulated flour found at most supermarkets) 1 ½ lbs of ground chuck, the leaner the better 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp granulated garlic, or garlic powder 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Fresh grind black pepper ½ lb extra sharp cheddar, shredded 2 cups baby arugula 4 brioche buns, split, buttered and toasted In a large bowl, toss 1 tbsp salt with the shredded cabbage and massage it for 4-5 minutes until the salt softens the cabbage and it starts to release some inner juices. Drain the cabbage in a colander and rinse well with cold water. Wipe out the bowl, add the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, 1 cup water and 1 tbsp salt. Add the cabbage to the vinegar mix and toss well to

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the shredded cheese evenly into four of the patties, leaving about a ½ inch rim around the burgers that aren’t cheesed, almost like making mini pizzas. Add a second patty to the cheesed patties, and form one larger patty by pinching the sides firmly all around the disc. Make sure they are pressed together and sealed well. Get your grill preheated to a medium-high heat. With the excess oil, brush both sides of the 4 burgers generously. You should also grease the grates of the grill as well. Gently place the burgers on the grill for about 3-4 minutes. Remember that the burgers are stuffed, so you aren’t cooking a certain temperature due to the cheese in the middle, but the goal now is to have • ‘Cue the Grill Continued on page 12

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We now offer some chicken recipes for the grill, the first spicy and the second with a tangy swwetness.

Fire Cracker Chicken Thighs 1 ½ cup hot sauce, as in Franks Red Hot 2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 4 lbs bone in thighs, skin on, usually 8-12 thighs Kosher salt & fresh grind black pepper Start by putting the sauce together. Put the top six ingredients into a medium to large saucepan and bring to a medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring well to help dissolve the brown sugar. Reduce the heat to low, stirring occasionally until the sauce slightly thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

The sauce will continue to thicken as it

cools. Preheat the grill to medium high.

With paper towels, pat all the chicken as dry as possible. Season all pieces generously with salt and pepper. Put all the chicken on a small sheet pan, skin side up, and brush with the sauce. Put the chicken skin side down on a wellgreased grill. You will be seeing flames almost immediately, so be careful. Let the chicken cook for 3-4 minutes and with a metal spatula or tongs, gently remove them from the grill, ideally by not losing any of the chicken skin in the process. (That is why I use the spatula, so if it sticks, you can gently get in between the grill and the chicken to remove in one piece.) Turn the grill to medium-low. Once all off the grill, re-grease the grill, sauce the bottom of the thighs, and put the chicken skin side up on the grill. Brush the tops with more sauce. Close the grill and let them cook for 7-8 minutes, bringing the heat back to medium after 4 minutes. Gently turn them over, sauce them again, and again close the lid. I like the skin side pretty charred. Keep an eye on them so as to not burn the chicken. There is a difference between charred and totally burnt. Continue the process until they are done, usually about 20 minutes depending on how big they are. Sauce them more before eating if preferred.

Have plenty of paper towels on hand for this meal. Maybe cook some with plain barbecue sauce for the kids and those who don’t like spicy.

Sweet Maple BBQ Chicken Tenders 4 packed cups of brown sugar 4 cups ketchup 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup water 1 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp ground mustard 2 tbsp Paprika 1 ½ tbsp salt 1 tbsp black pepper 4 lbs chicken tenders, or chicken breasts cut into 1 inch strips Metal or wooden skewers, optional. If wooden, soak for at least 1/hour Let’s start with the marinade/sauce.

This will be used in both areas. In a large bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients until very well combined and the sugar is dissolved. (Sometimes putting it through a food processor can help.)

Once done, divide it in half. Put half in a medium pot and cook on a medium heat. This will become your sauce. The other half you can leave in the bowl and add all the chicken tenders to it.

For future reference, you can just make this as a sauce and it stores well in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Let the chicken marinate for 24 hours under refrigeration, or as close to 24 hours as possible. Once ready to grill, dump the chicken/marinade into a colander and let it drain down the sink. If you want to cook on skewers, start the skewering process and put them on a cookie pan and bring them out to the grill. If not skewering, bring them out in the bowl.

Regardless, have a clean cookie sheet to put the cooked chicken on. DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE!! The grill should be preheated to medium-high.

Make sure the grill is well greased; I can’t stress it enough for this recipe.

Considering there is no fat in the chicken, and a lot of sugar in the marinade, these will stick to the grill more than most recipes. The marinade does give the chicken great flavor, but

I like to bring out some of the barbecue sauce and lather them up while grilling, and/or serve at the table to put on the dinner plates to dip the chicken into.

OK, time for a wicked quick dessert that’ll have the kids doing cartwheels… and it’s relatively healthy. Oh, did I add that it only has 3 ingredients??

This will make 4 servings or so, but my guess is you will make a million of these things if you have enough freezer space, so get your calculator.

Frozen Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites 3 bananas, sliced 1/3 cup peanut butter of choice ¾ cup chocolate chips I know this isn’t rocket science, but we all know how bananas will brown somewhat quickly once sliced, so we want to be as quick as possible when we do these. I work in reverse to a point. Microwave the chocolate chips in 15 second increments. If you are going to make more than the recipe here, it will be a lot easier to dip the bananas if you have more chocolate.

The routine is making a sandwich with 2 slices of banana, peanut butter in the middle, stab a toothpick down the middle, and while holding the pick, dip them in melted chocolate, twirl to let excess drip back in the bowl, let cool while holding for 30 seconds, and then put them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper, sprayed well with pan spray. Pop in the freezer and these will go over in a big way. You could even roll them in crushed peanuts after dipping in chocolate.

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MEREDITH Sold $2,750,000

GILFORD Sold $1,750,000

WOLFEBORO Sold $1,610,000

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Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln, see fun video clips of the beloved Clark’s bears, history video of the park and more via Facebook, www.clarkstradingpost. com, 745-8913.

Gafney Library, Sanbornville, lots of great mini exhibit video clips, reading and learning via the Gafney’s Facebook or visit www.gafneylibrary.org.

Gilford Public Library has some fun things to entertain at www.gilfordlibrary. org. Check out the Beer Batter Bread recipe, send the library your story, picture, video, etc. interpretation of the pandemic and they will compile submissions; email to kayleigh@gilfordlibrary.org. The library also offers a virtual program of the week.

In the Round, via ZOOM, Sundays at 8:45 am, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/806102625. For more info: 284-7532.

NH Historical Society, Video Lectures, enjoy recent lectures that took place via the Society. You can click and watch videos called Macabre Attractions: The Wiley Slide and Disaster Tourism; Natural Disasters: 20 Storms That Altered the New Hampshire Landscape; Old Man of the Mountain: A Remembrance; Over There: The Yankee Division and the Ground War, 1917-1918 and more.

Visit www.nhhistory.org/Educate/Adult-Programs/Video-Lectures.

Old House and Community Preservation Topics, NH Preservation Alliance invites owners and enthusiasts of old homes or barns, as well as leaders of community preservation projects, to participate in virtual roundtable gatherings. The gatherings are free, but membership-based non-profit encourages donations. May 19, noon: Strategies for Heritage Commissions; May 21, noon: Strategies for Historic District Commissions; May 28, 5 pm: Painting Best Strategies. First-come, first-served. Participants will be sent sign-in information for video or phone access/ www.nhpreservation.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Curbside Pickup, Wednesdays, 10 am-noon, call in or email to order Remick beef, lamb, pork, eggs, maple syrup and other products, with curbside pickup at the museum in Tamworth, call Joanne Gardner at 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum Podcasts, choose from fascinating stories via the Remick Museum’s website: A Visit to the Country Doctor; 1899; Love, Loss and Influenza; The Great Depression and Dairy; Doc, Tamworth and WWII. Visit www.remickmuseum.org, 323-7591.

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, Pop-Up Art Shows, due to Covid-19 and the closing of public buildings, the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts will adapt to bring open-air art exhibits to the community. The art will be showcased in various empty store-front windows on North Main Street, in downtown Rochester. Featured artists include: Jonathan Pereira, Somayeh Kashi, and Durkish Delights. The art is sent digitally and printed/installed in complete isolation. The exhibits are dedicated to first responders and essential workers.

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May 18, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 15 Rochester Public Library, visit www.rpl.lib.nh.us/guided-relaxation, for a series of mediation, relaxation and yoga videos, info: 332-1428.

Squam Lakes Assoc., Share, Learn, Adventure, offers a collection of videos, photos, activities, games, and prompts that inspire people to engage with, learn about, and explore a variety of nature topics. A place to connect and share ideas, such as Fun Activities to Do While Hiking; Duck, Duck, Goose Count; Hemlock Holmes Evergreen Detective; Make Your Own Origami Moose; What is a Watershed?; Intro to Birdwatching; Design Your Own Nature Art Nouveau Masterpiece!; Bittersweet Basket Weaving; How Was Squam Lake Formed?; Leaf Printing; What Can Bark Tell You About a Tree’s Health & History?; and more. The Association adds content to their webpage frequently so bookmark it and check back often. www.squamlakes. org. Share your photos, questions, ideas, and inspirations through Facebook, Instagram, or email. Use the tag #ShareLearnAdventure.

Virtually Wild School Programs, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, provides distance learning science education for school children.

Programs include Fur, Feathers and Scales, Have to Have Habitat and much more. Nature Journal Pages encourage youngsters to do activities and chart nature topics. Teachers/parents can learn more by visiting www.nhnature.org or emailing schools@nhnature.org.

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Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, 740 Mt Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 284-6428, free, 10 miles of groomed trails, map of trails available at www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com/trails.html.

Cotton Valley Rail Trail, continuous 12-mile multi-use trail begins at eastern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with parking lots in Wolfeboro, Brookfield and Wakefield. See wildlife on the trail, glimpse railroad history, trail ends at restored railroad Turntable Park in Sanbornville.

Franklin Falls Dam, several multi-use trails throughout scenic 3,900 acres.

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Frederick & Paula Anna Markus Wildlife Sanctuary: 200 acres on the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee with two miles of walking trails. Colocated with the Loon Center and open dawn to dusk daily. 183 Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonborough, 476-5666.

Laconia WOW Trail, a paved, 10-foot wide, multi-use rail trail in the city of Laconia enjoyed by bikers, walkers and runners of all ages. Built within the State of New Hampshire owned railroad right-of-way, alongside the active tracks currently leased to the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, the trail currently spans from Elm Street in Lakeport to downtown Laconia and then on to the Belmont town line where it meets with Belmont’s Winnisquam Scenic Trail, creating 4.25 miles of continuous trail between Lakeport and Belmont’s Osborne’s Agway. info@wowtrail.org, www.wowtrail.org.

Ossipee Pine Barrens, 7.5 miles of hiking trails in the preserve, 3/4-mile flat and graded accessible trail for visitors of all abilities, including those using wheelchairs or pushing strollers. Access this trail from the parking area on Route 41. The 1.3 mile Pine Barrens Loop begins at the preserve parking area along Route 41 in Madison. Info/maps: www.nature.org or call Nature Conservancy at 224-5853.

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Delays Opening for 2020 Trail Season Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness has announced it will delay the start of its 2020 public trail season. (Its usual opening is May 1.)

An opening date is not known yet, until state leaders offer further guidance about Coronavirus restrictions.

When the Science Center does open, there will be new measures ready, which are designed to keep visitors, animals, and staff safe. These include offering pre-purchase of timed admission tickets online, making trails one-way to aid in physical distancing, limiting capacity, adding hand sanitizer dispensers on the exhibit trail, intensifying cleaning, having staff wear facemasks, and keeping some buildings closed temporarily.

The Science Center staff and board are working hard to put in place safe and effective practices for public visitors and staff to ensure everyone has a good visit but also remains safe.

The animals are healthy and doing well. They are receiving dedicated, professional care and feeding every day. In the meantime, the Science Center continues to post a variety of resources to social media and its website (nhnature.org/resources), with many ways for the public to get Nearer

A volunteer docent shows an animal pelt to visitors. to Nature. Virtually Wild School Programs were recently announced as a way for schools to access educational programs for students. (nhnature.org/ teachers)

With the start of the trail season being delayed, other events have been postponed or cancelled, including New Hampshire Day and Kirkwood Gardens Day. New Hampshire Day

will tentatively move to a fall date yet to be determined. Kirkwood Gardens Day is cancelled, but plants will be available for sale beginning May 30 at the garden.

All attractions and public places of recreation in the state are preparing for how to manage re-opening while keeping everyone safe. The Science Center will release more information as it becomes available and is looking forward to welcoming the public back.

The mission of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire’s natural world.

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Memorial Day and Mary Cotton Redpath

By Sarah Wright

Memorial Day is the time when we remember those members of the armed forces who died for our country.

But what most locals don’t know is that Memorial Day was the idea of Mary Cotton Redpath, born in Wolfeboro in 1823.

The Cotton family was part of Wolfeboro for many years. In fact, an area in North Wolfeboro was once known as Cottonboro.

Colonel William Cotton, a veteran of the French and Indian Wars, first settled in Wolfeboro with his wife and eight children in 1780.

He purchased Cutter’s Mountain, later renaming it Cotton Mountain, and built his home there. Because his home was on the main road connecting Wolfeboro to Portsmouth, the Cotton family often hosted travelers overnight.

The home remained in the Cotton family for over 150 years and the family grew steadily in that time. There were many notable descendents of the Colonel, but Mary Cotton Redpath is the most widely known. Her determination is credited with bringing about the first Memorial Day in May of 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina, to honor those who died in the Civil War. How did Mary end up in South Carolina?

In her youth, Mary’s parents decided to send her to the Young Ladies Seminary for her education. The school was located in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and when Mary was in her late teens, she married Ezra Taylor Kidder of Sudbury. Ezra and his brother operated a mercantile firm in Boston that specialized in goods from the West Indies. Mary and Ezra had a son and a daughter, but soon after the birth of their second child, they separated and

divorced.

Not long after that, Mary met James Redpath of England, who was visiting the area. James married Mary, who was 10 years his senior, in 1857. Little is known of their courtship, although some of the romantic poems that James wrote to Mary have survived.

However, their honeymoon was short-lived as Mary’s exhusband Ezra sought to regain custody of his children.

To escape the Massachusetts law that favored Ezra, the Redpaths fled to Mary’s native New Hampshire. When the dust later settled, they moved back to Massachusetts and settled in Malden.

James Redpath was not one to live a quiet life. An active Irish sympathizer in England, he soon joined the abolitionist movement in the States, and was friendly with other wellknown abolitionists, including Henry Ward Beecher, Charles Sumner, Frederick Douglass, Wendell Phillips, Gerrit Smith, and William Lloyd Garrison. In fact, local legend has it that the Redpath’s house was a stop on the Underground Railroad.

James was a writer and reporter. He spent years on the road, with much of his time spent in Kansas, where he involved himself in the local politics, setting his sights on Governor Robert J. Walker. He briefly returned east to the Boston area to raise funds to start his own antislavery newspaper, and then went back to Kansas to continue ruffling feathers there, as well as in neighboring Missouri.

Naturally, with all his traveling, James’ marriage to Mary suffered.

• Memorial Day Continued on page 20

Lakes Region Dining The Lakes Region Dining column is offered weekly in The Laker and will spotlight a different restaurant in each issue. Due to COVID19 restrictions, please call ahead for updates and/or for take-out orders and outdoor seating availability.

Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant

In 1946 Mae and Lawrence Hart moved from New Jersey and purchased a mountain view farm in Meredith.

Sons, Russ and Larry, and their wives soon followed and also began farming in New Hampshire. Helen and Gerda helped their husbands grow vegetables and apples. Not long after, the two couples began selling produce chickens, eggs, and turkeys from a delivery truck.

In 1953, they began raising turkeys exclusively. Delicious turkey dinners became the norm. The following year, 1954, the Hart family opened the Lakes Region’s original farm-totable restaurant, a 12-seat restaurant specializing in delicious turkey dinners, sandwiches, and over time adding prime rib, steaks, and seafood.

It has been a family endeavor ever since. “Quality, service and home-style cooking” has remained the restaurant’s highest priority.

Expansions took place over the years, and dining rooms were added. In 2016, the family renovated and expanded the bar area, with the all-new “Copper Kettle Tavern”.

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Offering regular and take-out menus, a children’s menu and spacious rooms for family gatherings and parties, as well as off-site catering, and a wonderful gift shop, this familyfavorite restaurant has been a muststop for locals and vacationers for many years.

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• Memorial Day Continued on page 19 Although James had developed a strong relationship with Mary’s children, he lamented about the increasing financial burden of supporting his family in letters to friends. But Mary wasn’t just twiddling her thumbs at home while James was away. She spent much of her time doing philanthropic work. She was also very spiritual, and enjoyed researching different religions and coming up with her own interpretations in her quest for the truth. She and her husband later founded the Redpath Lyceum Bureau, the first of its kind in this country. The Bureau was a leading booking agent for speakers like Oliver Wendell Holmes, Susan B. Anthony, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

All the while, James remained devoted to the abolitionist cause. He was becoming increasingly frustrated with politicians and lawmakers and began exploring violent tactics to get the message out. His supposed involvement in an orchestrated a prison break, which put James at risk of arrest

by U.S. Marshals. But James persisted, even looking to other countries for inspiration, spending time in Haiti after becoming intrigued by successful uprisings there. He ended up working with the Haitian government for a few years, appointed as an advisor for bringing more Americans and Canadians to Haiti.

At this point, the history of the Redpaths finally leads to South Carolina. After returning to the States and struggling and failing in starting his own publishing companies, James decided to follow the armies of George Henry Thomas and William Sherman as a war correspondent for the New York Tribune. Mary Redpath was with her husband in Charleston, when General Sherman’s famous “March to the Sea” ended in the city. They took

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Toward the end of the Civil War, the Charleston Race Course area (now part of the Citadel’s campus), was used as a prisoner-of-war camp. More than 200 Union soldiers died in deplorable conditions at the camp, and their bodies were thrown into a mass grave.

Mary Redpath was dismayed at the treatment of the soldiers, while they were alive and after they died, and felt they deserved proper recognition for their part in winning the war.

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This observance of Memorial Day eventually spread nationally, thank to Mary’s efforts.

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Land for the Future

An Introduction to Conservation Land, Land Trusts and Places to Walk Have you been looking for places to walk? Some of your favorites may be town owned lands, state parks, or national forests. At other places you visit, you may see a sign stating that the land is conserved or there may be mention of a land trust or a conservation easement. But what makes land into conservation land? And what is a land trust? Do you know what a conservation easement is? Local land trust, Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG), answers those questions and points to a few favorite places to walk; MMRG also suggests some reasons why it’s so important to conserve land.

‘Conservation land’ means the land will never be developed, not in 10 years or 100 years or even in 1,000 years. Land in ‘current use’ does not qualify as conservation land because it is not permanently protected. The landowner can choose to build houses or erect other structures on it at any time and simply pay the resulting penalty, called a land use change tax. Although protected from development, ‘conservation land’ is not automatically open for public use. Lots of conservation land is owned by private landowners who want their land to stay just the way it is, forever, but do not want it to be open to the public.

What makes conservation land special is the guarantee of ‘forever’.

Such a strong guarantee requires an organization or entity whose mission (primary purpose) is to watch over that conservation land forever.

That’s where a land trust can come into the picture.

A land trust is a non-profit organization (charity) whose mission is to protect land from ever being developed. Land trusts may have other related purposes as well, such as forestry or education, which is a key part of MMRG’s work. Land trusts come in all sizes, such as:

Winter view over hayfield by Kate Wilcox

• worldwide – The Nature Conservancy • statewide – Society for the Protection of NH Forests (SPNHF); owns Mount Major and many forestlands around the state • regional – Moose Mountains Regional Greenways; owns Branch River Conservation Area; watches over several privately-owned conservation properties in the seven-town service area of Brookfield, Farmington, Middleton, Milton, New Durham, Wakefield, and Wolfeboro How does a land trust accomplish its goal of conserving land? It starts with people, including those who believe so strongly in the importance of conserving land that they volunteer their time to the organization. Other essential people are the landowners who love their land so much they want to conserve it.

Still others believe wholeheartedly in the organization’s mission and donate money. Sometimes a land trust can conserve a property by acquiring it, but that requires special conditions: the landowner must be willing to sell or donate the land, the purchase price must be raised, and the timing must be right to complete the sale before another

buyer purchases it. More often, land is conserved because the landowner wants to permanently protect it from development, and voluntarily agrees to place it under a conserva-

tion easement held by the land trust.

(A future MMRG article will explain what a conservation easement is and the role of the land trust in ‘holding’ it.) The key fact is that a conservation easement allows you to conserve your land, to ensure it is never developed, while retaining ownership of it.

Wendy Scribner, a forester with Carroll County Cooperative Extension, is one of those people so dedicated to land conservation that she volunteers her time to serve on MMRG’s Board of Directors. Wendy explains, “Being in nature has always been refreshing and rejuvenating for me. As a child, I had great experiences feeding the ducks at a local pond. As I got older, I spent more time hiking and exploring.

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Aviation Museum’s New Online Education Program to Put ‘Distance’ in Distance Learning Schools are closed and stay-at-home orders remain in place. But why not use technology to fly over the Eiffel Tower and visit other world landmarks?

That’s the idea behind the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s new distance learning program: a virtual around-the-world flight that can be followed online by everyone as it progresses around the globe.

Using the museum’s professional grade Elite Flight Simulator and Lockheed Martin’s Prepare 3D terrain software, the flight took off from Manchester on Friday, May 1 for an extended roundthe-world odyssey. Over time, through the Museum’s website, would-be travelers can soar over iconic world landmarks and touch down at exotic airfields as the flight works its way around the world. Along the way, they’ll learn history, geography, and information about the world’s nations, cultures, and people.

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A rendering of the vintage DC-3 aircraft. The plane was used on an around-the-world flight departing from Manchester on Friday, May 1.

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The first part of the global journey will follow the historic North Atlantic Air Ferry Route used during World War II, making stops in Canada, Greenland, and Iceland before reaching Great Britain and Europe.

The flight will be managed by Aviation Museum volunteers, with the actual flying to be handled by a “celebrity guest pilot.” The pilot’s identity will be kept a closely guarded secret until the around-the-world flight arrives back at Manchester.

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May 18, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 23 as well as foundations of the old farm structures that speak to the land’s past I want other uses. Beautipeople to have ful views can opportunities be found at to be in nature the top of the like I did. I am hill, where you also captivatcan watch for ed by wildlife hawks, or at – stopping to dusk, you may watch a squirhear owls and rel or a bird go see bats.” about its busiBob and ness helps me Debbie Leary feel more conexemplify nected to the landownworld around ers who love me.” their land and Wendy adds, wanted to “In the last 20 make sure it years, Moose would never Mountains be developed.

Regional GreBob Leary exenways has plains, “Conworked with Girl dipping for minnows in a stream on servation of numerous land- Leary conservation land this land was owners and important to us organizations to preserve it for agricultural uses to help conserve more than 7,000 as a legacy for our family and for acres close to home. Many of these the history of the land. It’s also too properties are open for you to vis- nice a resource to be selfish with it, it, including the recently conserved so we invite the public to walk the Leary Field & Forest in Farming- trails and enjoy them, as we do.” ton. The Leary’s maintain a beautiVisit www.mmrg.info for maps ful system of trails throughout their of trails on local lands with public forest and up their sloping hayfield. access that MMRG has helped conYou can see an historic stone bridge serve.

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Aviation Museum’s Jay Carter installs software needed to render and fly a virtual DC-3 on the Elite flight simulator.

The Aviation Museum’s “Virtual Around-The-World Flight Adventure” is made possible with support from the museum’s members and generous donors.

“We’re seeking sponsors to help underwrite the costs of developing this project,” Raps is said. “If you’d like to support local education, and also get your logo on a virtual DC-3 viewed by a large audience, give us a call.”

The Aviation Museum of N.H. is located at 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, New Hampshire and is a non-profit 501(c)3 taxexempt organization. Housed in the original 1937 passenger terminal at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, the museum is dedicated to celebrating New Hampshire’s role in aviation history and inspiring tomorrow’s pioneers, innovators and aerospace professionals.

For more information, visit www. aviationmuseumofnh.org or call 6694820. Follow the Aviation Museum on social media at www.facebook.com/ nhahs.

• Aviation Continued from page 22 landing of a real plane, and welcome home our special guest celebrity pilot.”

The Aviation Museum is currently closed to the public due to the Coronavirus pandemic; a re-opening date hasn’t been set, which means the flight will be exploring the globe for an undetermined span of time.

“Because we don’t know when we’ll reopen, we’ll need to be flexible,” Raps is said. “Instead of taking the fastest route, we hope to give students and educators a new kind of ‘distance learning’ through aviation, which means visiting a great variety of destinations.”

Fellow voyagers may follow the flight’s progress online at www. aviationmuseumofnh.org. Since takeoff on Friday, May 1, a new segment will be posted every two days. To provide an idea of what each segment is like, the Museum prepared a sample flight over Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. It can be viewed online at https://vimeo.com/409770453.

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NH Outside with Emma Which Spring Ephemerals are Best for New Hampshire Gardens?

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Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) is a striking North American native wildflower that forms dense clumps of spoon-shaped foliage and upright stems that hold clusters of drooping, bell-shaped flowers. It grows well beneath black walnut and is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a good choice for certain difficult landscape situations.

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Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) stands out in damp woodland settings throughout New Hampshire forests. It is a perennial that can grow one to two feet tall, with a fleshy stalk and a pair of threeparted leaves that make it look almost tropical. The flowers of Jack-in-thepulpit are comprised of two parts: the spadix (Jack) and the spathe (pulpit).

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Yester year

Saving the Notch and the Old Man

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper May 2020 marks the anniversary of a rather sad day in New Hampshire: May 3, 2003 was the day the Old Man of the Mountain fell from its perch. But for many years, the Old Man was a silent witness of all that happened in the White Mountains and it was saved long ago by those who wanted to preserve this iconic symbol of the state.

They say that behind every successful man there is a good woman. That saying could not be truer than when applied to the effort in the early 1900s to save NH’s Franconia Notch and the Old Man of the Mountain.

Historically no one can say for certain how long the Old Man’s profile had hung, carved by Mother Nature, high on the rock cliff in northern NH. Although the rock profile is now gone, it was saved years ago so that countless thousands of spectators were allowed to see its natural beauty. The story of who saved the Old Man and the beautiful forested area of NH’s Franconia Notch is a tale of perseverance and dedication by a group of stubborn NH women and men with a purpose.

By the early 1900s, the White Mountains of NH had endured decades of logging. Some residents were stoical about the stripping of the forests that meant profits for lumber barons.

However, most NH residents weren’t keen on what was happening to the northern forests.

Old timers knew that stripping the timber on the mountains would cause problems: Fires could rage over sections of the mountains and it would be difficult to squelch the blazes.

Mudslides would become common, because the trees that anchored the ground were gone. There were some fires, and when they burned, it was said residents as far away as Concord and Manchester could smell and see the smoke.

By the 1920s, over 100,000 visitors per year were flocking to NH to see the Old Man’s majestic profile and to enjoy the beauty of the forests and

mountains. Even in an age when far less people had cars, during the summer the area was crowded with vehicles from all over the country; everyone wanted to camp, hike and explore the White Mountains.

At that time, Frank Abbott and Sons owned about 6,000 acres of Franconia Notch. Also in the company’s holdings was the tourist popular Profile House in the area. In 1923, the hotel burned and the company decided it was time to sell their land holdings in NH. The asking price was $400,000; for the lumber companies who bid on the land, it could be a windfall. Richly timbered forests could bring huge sums of money and every lumber company around wanted the land.

But other forces were at work, determined to see the land saved.

Forester Philip Ayres worked with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SPNF) to educate the public about the consequences of selling the land.

Ayers knew a picture could tell a much better story than any amount of words. He created a composite photograph that showed what the Old Man and the forest around it would look like should timber be stripped in the area. The photo depicted a desolate scene, with a forlorn Old Man staring off in the distance while the once green forest beneath him looked like it had been bombed heavily. The brochure he circulated was titled “Franconia Notch, Sawed or Saved?”

The fight was on to save the Old Man and Franconia Notch. Ayers and the Society attempted to get the state of NH to buy the land from the Abbott Company. The state did not approve such an amount, knowing it would come out of the pockets of taxpayers.

They approved $200,000, leaving the other half to be found elsewhere.

The Society treasurer at the time, Mr. James Sorrow, stepped forward with a donation of $100,000.00. The Abbott Company wanted to sell quickly and Ayers and the Society knew time was

limited to come up with the funds.

Ayers had the clever idea to “sell” trees in the Notch for $1 each. Donors would get a certificate of purchase, and could tend or visit their tree, but could not cut it down.

One unlikely group loved the idea.

At that time, the State Federation of Women’s Clubs was a well-organized group. When many people think of women’s clubs they think of groups that spend their meetings exchanging recipes and drinking tea. That assumption couldn’t have been further from the truth.

According to the book A History of the New Hampshire Federation of Women’s Clubs, 1895-1940, the statewide clubs were a major force in preserving the Granite State’s forests.

In the years before the drive to save the Old Man/Franconia Notch, at the Women’s Clubs’ Annual Meeting, a paper was presented on forestry. The women were so impressed with the need to preserve New Hampshire’s beautiful forestland that at the second Annual Meeting, a Forestry Committee was formed. (The Federation clubs worked diligently for the passage of the Weeks Bill, which would form a national forest in the White Mountains.

The NH Federation elicited help from other women’s clubs nationwide, and the call was answered when women across the country wrote to their state senators and representatives asking that they vote in favor of the bill. The result was the eventual passage of the Weeks Bill and the formation of the White Mountain National Forest.)

While the effort to save the Notch and Old Man was underway, the Federation loved the idea of purchasing individual trees. They jumped on board to participate and began to campaign for the cause with the goal of reaching and getting donations from its 12,000 plus NH members. They urged citizens to purchase multiple trees, to save the Notch from destruction. In the NH Federation Bulletin, they stated, “We of New Hampshire will not sell our birthright for a mess of pottage.”

The club went further, and helped the state celebrate Old Man of the Mountain Day on January 18, 1928; they urged schools throughout the state to celebrate Franconia Notch Day. Many club members had children in New Hampshire’s schools, and greatly influenced the effort. The schools • Yesteryear continued on page 27

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A Pemi Mother & Son Adventure

By Donna Chick Two-and-a-half years ago I had the opportunity to hike the Pemigewasset Loop with my 17-year-old son, Joel.

The hike offers a strenuous multipeak challenge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. I was originally scheduled to hike with a friend, but we were unable to leave as planned. At the time, I was 62, in great shape, and as young as I was going to be. I worried the opportunity would not come again.

I decided to go, but wondered who would hike with me?

That same evening, Joel was on his way home from an exhausting mission’s trip where he had helped with building projects. He had already expressed his anxiousness to rest his head on his own pillow, which made my calling him that much harder. I reached for my phone; my hand hovered over it. I pulled back but kept my eyes on the phone. I reached again. Hovered.

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In one breath, before he could say no, I acquainted him with my situation.

Seemingly, he was speechless as there was nothing coming from the other end of the phone. Capitalizing on the pause, I continued. “So, will you go with me?” My words begged for only one answer. Joel said, “Mom, I don’t have a proper overnight pack.” I was euphoric! I knew this was a yes!

My pack was ready to go and stood majestically by the stairs. It was a good seven pounds overweight. Hikers have a motto. “If you take care of the ounces, the pounds will take care of themselves.” A motto I had yet to follow! I waited up while Joel gathered his gear and stuffed it in a pack held together by rope. He was in bed just after midnight. For one short night, his head was on his own pillow.

Rain was predicted for the morning, but it was supposed to clear by noon. I allowed Joel some extra sleep. Finally, no less excited than a Himalayan hiker,

Intrepid hiker, Donna Chick I loaded my gear in the car and Joel did the same. Our first stop was in Conway, where I purchased a new overnight pack for him. (It was the least I could do.)

We arrived at the trailhead at 11:30 am with the sun shining and our adrenaline running high. I waved goodbye to my husband and, with a 34-pound pack strapped to my back, I turned and looked forward and upward.

Joel had extensive training in search and rescue and natural leadership skills.

He insisted that I lead, explaining that the slowest hiker sets the pace. For the next four days I would lead.

Early in our hike, my muscles felt the familiar burn. I expected it. At 3:30 that afternoon we reached Liberty Springs Tent Site where we quickly secured a platform, set up our tent, stashed our gear and headed out to summit our first two peaks, Mount Liberty and Flume.

We raced against daylight and, for me, against fatigued muscles. We returned to our tent at twilight and enjoyed our first meal on the trail. Then we crawled into our sleeping bags and slept peacefully until 5 am when we began our second day.

The morning air was crisp, and I was eager to go. First, we enjoyed oatmeal

and hot tea using our little propane stove. Joel then gave me a lesson on the importance of folding a tent tight and neat to fit back in its small bag. (I would have jammed it in.) We stopped to filter water at the stream and grab our food from the bear box where we had placed it the night before.

The day’s hike would take us 8.7 miles along Franconia Ridge Trail, one of the most popular trails in the Whites.

The entire narrow ridge runs like a ribbon above the tree line with steep slopes on either side. The day was bright, but extremely windy. We bent into the wind, pushing hard against it. From behind me Joel watched as I staggered under the unseen force and lost my balance. His wind-swept voice encouraged me, “Mom, you’ve got this.” At one point, he grabbed me as I was pulled over by the wind.

Upright again, I trudged on. At the top of Lafayette, we sheltered from the wind and ate peanut butter sandwiches, fruit, and veggies for lunch. We had 3.7 miles to go. The hardest part of the day’s hike lay before us. Our White Mountain Guide prepared us for a “scramble up a ledge” and further on the trail “climbs steeply with many rock steps”. And again, from behind me I was encouraged. I trekked on. We were about to summit our third 4,000 peak of the day.

It was six o’clock and windy when we set up our tent at Garfield Ridge.

We boiled water and ate one of our trail meals. Then we crawled into our sleeping bags and froze! Our tent was slapping rhythmically with the wind.

We decided to place our sleeping mats side by side and unzipped our bags so we could spread both over us. This, along with our body heat, kept us somewhat warm. The morning was just as cold and I was happy to pack up and eat later. It pained me to watch Joel meticulously fold up the tent and • Pemi continued on page 27

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We enjoyed the company of many people along the trail and on our third day of hiking we came upon a man and his dog. I asked if the dog had hiked much. He mentioned Mount Washington and I commented I had not hiked it yet. “Oh,” he said, “you must.

My dog has been up it 54 times.” My jaw dropped.

I was beginning to show some real wear and tear on the third day. My pace slowed. Joel encouraged me to take small steps to help remain steady. On a regular basis I now heard, “You’ve got this Mom.” He could not see me grin with pride every time he said this, and I hoped he could not read the doubt slowing forming in my head.

Joel could have hiked the entire ridge in half the time it was taking me. He thoughtfully walked behind me as I lumbered along. I would painstakingly work my way down a rocky ledge, while he jumped down. He would then offer me a hand - which I never took. I needed to do it myself.

Day three added just over seven miles to our journey and another three 4,000 peaks. At 6 pm, we arrived at the Guyot Shelter. That night we decided to use the three-sided structure provided at the camp site instead of a tent site. I did not communicate to Joel my desire to sleep, I simply rolled out my bag and got in it. I did not have the energy to eat. A while later I was woken by Joel with a cup of hot chili. He had prepared supper, purified the water, and carried our food to the bear box while I slept.

He had seen tomorrow’s weather report posted and shared with me that there was a chance of thunderstorms predicted for 5 pm the next night. He suggested we wake at 4:30 am and be on the trail by 5:30 am. I agreed.

In the morning, we were the first to leave the shelter. I had a new surge of adrenaline shooting through me but this time it was not from elation. It was from fear. We needed to be across the open ridge of the Bonds before 5 pm.

The adrenaline moved my exhausted body forward but it also overtook me emotionally. We were summiting our first of three peaks, when my tears came. I was irrational. I knew I was. We had plenty of time to cross the ridge.

Pointing out that it was only 6 am and the sun was shining, Joel continued to encourage me. We crossed the three summits and entered the tree line just as a light steady rain fell. I did not care!

We were off the ridge.

We spent the rest of the hike in the rain. I fell in the mud at one point.

Again, I heard, “Mom, you’ve got this.”

At 12:30 we emerged triumphantly out of the trail and entered the ranger’s cabin. We called home and our ride headed out – thrilled to know we were safe. Soaked, tired, spent, I pulled out my sleeping bag and crawled in. Just before I fell asleep, I looked at Joel and thanked him.

In a total of three days (two full, two 1⁄2), Joel and I traveled approximately 26 miles and summited 10 of New Hampshire’s 4,000.00 peaks. That’s pretty good, but what is better are the memories I hold in my heart of that time spent with my son.

• Yesteryear continued from page 25 across the state raised about $1,000.00, a huge sum at the time.

Due to the efforts of Ayers, aided by the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, the project soared. An early donor was a three-year-old child who came into the treasurer’s office and stated, “Here’s 15 cents - is it too little?”

According to “People and Place The First 100 Years” (for Society of the Protection of New Hampshire Forests) two very elderly NH residents were among the first to donate to the cause. One man, aged 92, recalled his wonderment when he first saw the Old Man as a child; a 105-year-old Whitefield, NH woman also donated.

Soon everyone wanted to purchase a tree. College students at Dartmouth and the University of NH jumped on board and bought trees. Others offered to pay over the $1 per tree price to have a stake in the project.

People from other states read about the effort to save the Old Man and the Notch, and were fascinated. Such notable magazines as Field and Stream did stories on the project, as did the New York Times. One out-of-stater bought a whole group of trees in memory of Henry David Thoreau; a western United States lawyer bought

trees for his entire family, including his beloved family dog!

Despite all the efforts, the SPNF came up short and still did not have sufficient funds for the purchase. The Abbott Company granted a 90-day extension so the SPNH could gather more money. One wealthy benefactor sent a check for $10,000. Another club offered up $7,000.

But it was, once again, the women’s clubs that raised a staggering $65,000.

With the help of the states’ Granges, Rotary Clubs and other organizations, the women brought the vast sum of money to the project.

Happily, by the June 1 deadline, the SPNH met the deadline and purchased the land, saving it forever from the timber cutter’s axe.

In a touching ceremony on a windy September 15, 1928, Franconia Notch was dedicated as a war memorial. One of the key-note speakers for the day was Mrs. George Morris, the president of the NH Federation of Women’s Club. As the stately and stoic Old Man of the Mountain gazed upon the scene, the dignitaries met on the shore of Profile Lake to dedicate the land that had been hard fought for and won.

Behind that most famous of men, the Old Man of the Mountains, stood many, many great women of the NH Federation of Women’s Clubs.

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Rivers in the Lakes Region: A Variety of Experiences Await

By Mark Okrant As summer approaches, a plethora of recreational opportunities await those who live in or visit the Lakes Region. I could focus this column on any of the area’s numerous larger waterways— Lakes Winnipesaukee, Ossipee, Winnisquam, Squam, Newfound, and Sunapee—but instead, will examine six of the wonderful rivers that flow through the region. From longest to shortest, these are the Pemigewasset, Smith, Ossipee, Winnipesaukee, Merrymeeting, and Cockermouth.

Throughout the years, residents and visitors alike have used these streams and their watersheds as places to tour and sightsee, picnic, swim and sunbathe, play golf, as well as hunt, fish, and view an abundance of flora and fauna.

By far the longest of the six rivers is the Pemigewasset, or “Pemi,” as it is affectionately known. Originating at Profile Lake in Franconia Notch, it flows south from the White Mountains until merging with the Winnipesaukee River at Franklin, where the pair forms the Merrimack River.

Interstate 93 (I-93) runs parallel to the Pemi during much of its course, making the river extremely accessible.

Along the way, the Pemi flows through 14 towns: Lincoln, North Woodstock, Woodstock, Thornton, Campton, Plymouth, Holderness, Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, New Hampton, Hill, Sanbornton, and Franklin.

As the river descends from the

Smith River near Profile Falls, Bristol/Hill area

Whites, it produces a number of cascades, notably those in Franconia Notch, at North Woodstock, and the 50-foot tall Livermore Falls north of Plymouth. Below the Ayers Island Dam, just south of Ashland, whitewater boating opportunities await. The river also offers numerous stretches of gentle water where gravel bars serve as popular settings for both boaters and fishermen. The five boat launches situated along the river provide excellent opportunities for fishing; and, with 10 species of fish—including eastern brook trout and Atlantic salmon—the river is truly a paradise for anglers.

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If you love viewing wildlife, the Pemi basin is a terrific place to see deer, bear, numerous birds, and waterfowl in the wild. The more fortunate may even sight a bald eagle, peregrine falcon, or loon. The area also offers opportunities to hike, camp, play golf, or engage in canoeing, tubing, or whitewater rafting.

At 25 miles long, the Smith River is second in length within the region.

Arising from Tewksbury Pond in Grafton, the river is a tributary of the Pemi. After passing Kilton Pond, it continues through Danbury, where its course is mainly flat until it reaches the Alexandria-Hill town line. Here it enters a narrow valley where miles

of whitewater churn along before the river drops over Profile Falls and enters the Pemi.

Best access to the Smith is from Route 4 until it reaches Danbury; then from Danbury to Alexandria, Route 104 parallels it, offering numerous points of entry and egress—the best of these is via Smith River Road. Here, the river offers excellent brook and rainbow trout fishing and opportunities to view deer, hawks, and otters.

Third in length, at 18.3 miles, is the Ossipee. The river begins at Effingham Falls at the outlet of Berry Bay, then flows eastward forming the border of Effingham and Freedom, before entering Maine where it ultimately joins the Saco River. Access to this excellent recreation river is available from Route 25, which parallels it for a considerable distance. The Ossipee’s waters offer opportunities to take on class I and II whitewater rapids in a kayak, raft, or canoe. This is also an excellent venue for kayak fishing. Recreationists can find beach and camping sites along the Ossipee’s banks, and King Pine Ski Area is nearby.

At 10.5 miles in length, the Winnipesaukee River connects Lake Winnipesaukee with the Pemi, where the pair meet in Franklin. This river has upstream and downstream sections that have very different characteristics. The upstream portion consists of a series of river courses connecting a chain of • Rivers continued on page 29

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As the river leaves Silver Lake, it forms the border between Belmont and Tilton, then passes through Tilton and neighboring Northfield. This is where things become interesting. Entering a narrow valley near Franklin, it drops dramatically in elevation at the rate of 90 feet per mile. It is this stretch of the river that has made Franklin one of the most challenging places on the entire east coast for whitewater enthusiasts.

For the landlubbers among readers, the Tilton-Franklin area provides an excellent recreation opportunity—the flat asphalt and crushed gravel-covered Winnipesaukee Trail, a 5.1 mile path that extends from Trestle View Park in Franklin. Along the way, the path provides walkers, runners, bikers, wheelchair recreationists, and crosscountry skiers excellent opportunities to view nature as well as artifacts from the area’s industrial past. Highlights include a steel mill wheel, the only upside down covered bridge remaining in the U.S., an old paper mill, and an excellent collection of cabooses.

A tributary of Lake Winnipesaukee,

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A boat launch offers naturalists views of black duck, mallard, wood duck, blue heron, and kingbird nesting and habitat sites, among others. Wildlife enthusiasts can see white tail deer, moose, black bear, snowshoe hare, grouse, beaver, muskrat, and others.

The Merrymeeting also is an excellent river in which to fish for largemouth bass, pickerel, and yellow perch.

At 9.5 miles, the Cockermouth is the shortest river on the list. The Cockermouth begins near the western boundary of Groton, before proceeding in a southeasterly direction through the entire town of Groton. It then passes through the Sculptured Rocks Natural Area, where it has formed a series of narrow, absolutely marvelous carved rock formations. After leaving the Sculptured Rocks behind, the Cockermouth continues east and enters the village of Hebron before it terminates in the northern end of Newfound Lake.

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2020 Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb Rescheduled Officials with the Mt. Washington Auto Road in Gorham, New Hampshire, the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire and Subaru of America recently announced the nation’s oldest automobile hillclimb, the historic Mt. Washington Hillclimb, scheduled for July 9 to 12, 2020, has been rescheduled to July 8 to 11, 2021 due to concerns surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Organized by the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire for the Mt. Washington Auto Road with support from Subaru of America, the 2020 Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb was to serve as a three-day motorsports festival from July 9 to 12. It was to have included an 80-car competition field filled with some of the best road race, hillclimb and rally drivers from across North America and around the world, as well as a contingent of rare vintage road race and rally cars, an autograph session, vendors, food trucks and other activities.

However, due to numerous health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic limitations imposed on large gatherings, interstate and international travel, limited lodging availability and most importantly, the health and safety of everyone involved with the Hillclimb, event officials made the difficult decision to reschedule the historic Hillclimb to July 8 to 11, 2021.

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Travis Pastrana rounding Cragway Turn on record run in 2017.

that as event organizers it’s the safe and prudent thing to do for everyone concerned to reschedule the Mt. Washington Hillclimb to July 8 to 11, 2021,” stated Howard Roundy, event director for the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire. “We’d like to thank the officials, competitors, volunteers, sponsors and spectators for their support and understanding, as well as the management team at the Mt. Washington Auto Road and Bill Stokes, motorsports manager at Subaru of America, for their help and guidance in making this difficult decision.”

Also known as the “Climb to the Clouds,” the Mt. Washington Hillclimb is North America’s oldest automobile hillclimb event, first run in July of 1904—seven years before the first Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 12 years prior to the inaugural Pikes Peak Hillclimb in Colorado.

The Climb to the Clouds was run sporadically from 1904 to 1961, then not again until 1990, when it was run consistently until 2001. Following a 10-year break, the Mt. Washington

Hillclimb returned in 2011 as part of the Mt. Washington Auto Road’s 150th anniversary celebration as the Auto Road first opened on August 8, 1861.

Since then, the Hillclimb has taken place in 2014 as well as 2017. Event officials, competitors, volunteers, and spectators have been looking forward to celebrating a 30-year milestone in July 2020 since the historic Hillclimb was brought back after a 29-year hiatus in July of 1990.

“We at Subaru Motorsports USA, like all racing fans, are disappointed that the Mt. Washington Hillclimb has been postponed. But the most important consideration is the health and safety of the teams and fans,” said Bill Stokes, motorsports manager for Subaru of America. “Since Travis Pastrana’s record-breaking win at the 2017 Hillclimb, our goal has been to return in 2020 to compete for another overall win and try to break that 2017 mark. We support the decision of the Mt. Washington Auto Road and the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire to postpone the event and look forward

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