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Fall in Love with Autumn Hikes Hike Yourself Up and Get Out There: Best Foliage Hikes

breaks down, causing the green color to disappear and the other colorful pigments to become visible. Another chemical action takes place after only a few short weeks, which severs the leaf stem from the branch, causing it all to fall and bring on the advent of the next season.

Dogwoods and sumac manufacture red and purple tints and, of course, our plentiful sugar maples in this area turn to a brilliant orange. The oak family and some other species hold fast to

we are experiencing) all influence how bright the colors are and how long the color stays with us. Low temperatures above freezing benefit the bright reds in maples but an early frost will dilute those reds. Rainy and overcast days contribute to the intensity of colors.

Because of this year’s lack of rain, the Almanac predicts colors may not be as bright this year and may not last as long either, so get out there as soon as the leaves begin to turn to benefit from the splendor of fall. Clear, dry and cool days are the best for walks or hikes.

A very easy hike/walk with only one slight elevation attainable for all ages and pets is the Bald Ledge Trail in New Hampton. It’s only lightly trafficked, even on weekends and little known but with amazing views of Lakes Winona and Waukewan. One may also see the Sandwich, Ossipee and Squam Mountain ranges. It’s easily located off Dana Hill Road (New Hampton and/or Ashland end). Follow the public launch/canoe signs to Sky Pond, lovely in itself, and well known to fishermen.

You may park at the pond area and walk up a short hill to the gated trailhead on the left. As of press time, there was logging going on for the first third of the trail and sometimes there is a sign prohibiting access to the • Hikes Continued on page 4

their leaves, but the majority of trees with the most colorful plumage lose their leaves.

Evergreen trees (pine, spruce, hemlock, firs, cedars, etc.) stay true to their name Ever-Green and stay that color, or greenish, all year round. There is a whole procedure which regulates the falling of needles, cones, acorns and nuts from trees such as chestnut and beechnut and beech trees.

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By Leigh Sharps While summer hikes and walks are definitely outstanding, it is the amazing array of colorful fall foliage that makes this season so very special, especially during this time of ‘social distancing’.

To get ready for viewing the most exemplary palette of bright and subdued hues, pick one of the best hikes or walks in the Lakes Region listed here to enjoy.

This year the Old Farmer’s Almanac tells us peak foliage week begins October 5 in northern NH, with the week of October 12 being peak season in the Lakes Region (track the peak on almanac.com).

Curious as to how leaves change their color in New England? The mixture of red, orange, purple and yellow shades is due to chemical changes in the trees.

The leaves manufacture the ‘food’ necessary for tree growth. The leaf cells contain chlorophyll (which produces the leaves’ green color). The cells and chlorophyll absorb power from the sunlight, which then transforms water and carbon dioxide into carbohydrates.

Along with that green shade are yellow to orange pigments and a few other pigments. They are always there, but masked by the green pigment most of the year.

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Another colorful autumn hike is the Red Hill Fire Tower via the Hill or Cabin Trail (Lakes Region Conservation Trust). From this summit, you may climb the fire tower for the most fantastic 360-degree views and Lakes Winnipesaukee and Big Squam are easily seen.

Hiker Leah Palmiter of Holderness, OF VINYL says, “Red Hill is easy and quick. A little steep but still easy-going. You can climb to the top of the fire tower (not in service) and there are absolutely beautiful panoramic views!” She also says there is a “sweet concession stand at the base.” The trail can be found on Sheridan Road in Moultonborough at the junction of Rtes. 25 and 109. It is a 3.3-mile loop but note that it is busy much of the year.

The West Rattlesnake Natural Area in Holderness and Sandwich features several trails. They range from 0.8-5.3 miles. There are so many choices and most lead to the summits of East and West Rattlesnake Mountains, which offer the most splendid views of Big Squam Lake, especially in the fall.

During peak foliage time, the West Rattlesnake approach is generally busy, especially over Columbus Day weekend. There are two parking lots on Route 113 between Holderness and

Sandwich to West Rattlesnake. There are strict rules for no parking on road shoulders, which will result in a $50 fine if you try...they are serious!

The main entrance is the only crowded one, so these peaks can be reached other ways, mainly by attaining East Rattlesnake Mountain and hiking across to West....both have amazing views of the lake and there are massive lichen and moss areas over the steep ledges to discover and spots to picnic.

Trails include: The Old Bridle Path Trail (easy), Five Finger Point Trail (a walk to the foot of the lake with views at eye-level), the Bridle Path, Col Trail, Ridge Trail, Butterworth Trail, Ramsey WRAPPED COMPOSITE Trail, Undercut Trail and the Pasture Trail.

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) owns a portion of the Natural Area (Armstrong) and the Squam Lakes Conservation Society and Squam Lakes Association (SLA) manage and maintain trails. The SLA maintains a 50-mile network of trails in the central NH area.

For views of Newfound Lake, take a short drive to the Bristol/Alexandria area. Rated easy to moderate, it is a lightly trafficked 1.4-mile trail to Little Sugarloaf Mountain. It’s a loop with the trailhead across the street from the beach at Wellington State Park and connecting to the Elwell Trail.

That connects to the Goose Pond Trail (splendid views around the pond) and descends back to the parking lot.

The Big Sugarloaf Trail is 4.5 miles and loops back to Little Sugarloaf.

ALLTrails.com recommends hiking up Little, over to Big, then back to

Little and down to maximize scenery viewpoints. Part of this system is on land owned by the state. It is maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation trust and also stewarded by the Newfound Lake Region Association.

To see the best views of Lake Winnipesaukee (The Big Lake) take Rte. 11A from Gilford/Laconia to Alton. You’ll find Mt. Major, an extremely popular trail, so please have alternatives in mind since it can be crowded on nice days, because it has the best fall scenery over the lake.

It is also southeast of Straight Back Mountain in the Belknap Range, where there are other lovely trails. Mt. Major has an elevation of 2,201 ft. and there DECKING are a few trails up including the Brook Trail, Boulder Loop and South Loop trails. To access these rather than the main entrance and parking lot, use the Jesus Valley Rd. trailhead entrance.

The Society for Protection of NH Forests owns and maintains most of the mountain that is part of the Belknap Range.

The main parking lot and a portion of the trailhead were closed after Labor Day for work on the trails by the Society. The first part of the trail will be re-routed for hikers while years of erosion on the trails are repaired.

It’s expected everything will re-open before the peak of foliage season.

There are lovely views from your car windows in this area, too. You can pull off Route 11 at the viewpoint driveoffs or continue into Alton Bay, take a left and continue to Wolfeboro where there are views around Winnipesaukee.

Two wonderful boardwalks through wetlands offering low foliage colors

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this time of year, but no summit views, can easily be accessed off Rte. 25B between Meredith and Center Harbor. These are called the ‘Belknap Woods’. The Beaver Pond Loop is just 1.0 miles and the Outer Loop is 2.0 miles. It is maintained by the Squam Lakes Association and just a few of the many trails they care for in the Squam watershed area encompassing about 12 towns.

Further north, the Kancamagus Highway runs from Lincoln following Rt. 112 to North Conway. There are many hairpin turns before the Kancamagus Pass with the highest point of elevation at 2,855 feet. The descent travels beside the Swift River for the remaining 21 miles. This route never disappoints for amazing vistas.

Other fall foliage hikes: Mt. Cardigan in Alexandria/Groton (see Sculptured Rocks area nearby), Mt. Moosilauke in Warren with a 4,802 elevation, Three Ponds Trail in Warren (2.3 miles one way taking about three hours), the Belknap Mountains (Gilford, Gilmanton, Alton), Mount Tecumseh (Waterville Valley) and Mount Chocorua (Tamworth).

NOTE: Please be considerate and pick up after your pets! Also, practice social distancing outside your group and allow space at the peaks. Follow state guidelines to ‘Leave No Trace’ from your walk/hike. Be sure to tell at least one person where you plan to hike/walk for the day if you plan to hike alone.

Information from AllTrails.com, author Daniel Doan, Mike Dickerman, and Marty Basch.

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Guided Rail Bike Excursions From Historic Laconia Railroad Station For nearly 35 years, the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad has offered scenic train rides “along New Hampshire’s lakes and through the White Mountains”. Beginning this fall, the railroad is introducing an entirely new experience – exploring the rails with Rail Bike Adventures!

“The experience will be a first of its kind in the Lakes Region and will represent a new anchor attraction for downtown Laconia,” stated Benjamin Clark, president of the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. “All of us at the railroad are excited about expanding our business and bringing something new to the area. We also are looking forward to being able to utilize the train station for a variety of special events next season – including the possibility of ‘theater trains’ for guests looking to take in a show at the Colonial Theater.”

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1800s. The guided tours will begin and end at the historic Laconia Railroad Station located at 15 Veteran’s Square in Laconia, NH, which opened in 1892.

The route will take riders past the site of the former Laconia Car Company, which built rail cars from 1848 to 1928. The guided tour will then cross the trestle over the Winnipesaukee River and Durkee Brook before arriving at the shore of Lake Winnisquam -

New Hampshire’s fourth largest lake. The guided tours will cover primarily flat terrain, especially when riding along the shore of Lake Winnisquam. The experience will be relaxing as well as enjoyable for riders age 5 and up.

Safety is paramount at Rail Bike Adventures, so all rail bike tours will include trained guides at the front and rear of each group as well as a flagger at road crossings.

The guides will assist guests where needed to help make sure everyone has an enjoyable experience. One of the unique aspects of rail bike tours is that the distance between rail bikes during the guided tours allows everyone to travel along at their own pace, while also enjoying the experience of riding in their own space.

Each of the custom-made rail bikes utilized by Rail Bikes Adventures will be equipped with comfortable seating, built-in handholds, pedals for either two or four riders, hydraulic hand brakes as well as a basket for personal items, snacks and beverages.

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Don’t Let Leaves Litter Lakes Leaves are natural—so how can they be considered litter?

When leaves fall to the ground, they naturally decompose and restock the soil with nutrients and organic matter.

But, what happens when there’s no soil to land on? What happens to those nutrients when leaves land on streets and driveways where they can’t be recycled into the soil?

The short answer: They litter the lake with pollution. Without any natural soil to soak into, when it rains, nutrients released by decaying leaves are washed into runoff water, which eventually ends up in lakes. Unfortunately, additional nutrients in a lake is not a good thing—the nutrient phosphorus fuels the growth of algae, including toxic algae. When algae blooms die off, decomposing organisms use up the oxygen in the water. When this happens, the lake and its native plant and animal inhabitants suffer—low oxygen can even kill fish. The good news is you can help prevent leaves from littering your favorite lake.

Here’s what you can do to turn leaf litter into treasure: Leaves make fantastic mulch for your lawn and garden. Use the mower to shred those leaves and allow them to sit on the lawn to decompose and put phosphorus back into the soil where it belongs. Add shredded or whole leaves to your garden beds to suppress weeds, provide insulation, and nourish tired

soil. It’s free and your trees and veggies will thank you.

If you want to go the extra mile, rake the leaves off your driveway (and street too) and onto your lawn before it rains. This could reduce phosphorus in runoff by up to 60 percent, according to a study done by the University of Minnesota.

Share your leaves. If you are not into gardening, some municipalities have yard waste and brush drop sites. Or, consider bagging up your leaves and dropping them off at your local community garden. If leaves do get into the lake, it is best to leave them there—do not use a rake in the water to remove them. Raking the bottom disturbs the critters living in and on the lake bottom. Raking in the lake also suspends sediment and phosphorus into the water column, causing violations of state water quality standards and fueling algae blooms.

NH LAKES is the only statewide, member-supported nonprofit organization working to keep New Hampshire’s lakes clean and healthy, now and in the future. The organization works with partners, promotes clean water policies and responsible use, and inspires the public to care for our lakes.

For more lake-friendly tips, visit www.nhlakes.org, email info@ nhlakes.org, or call 603-226-0299.

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Looking for Dead Trees

By Jim Frohn There’s a large pine tree in my front yard that died this past year. The decline started last year, when the needles began to look peaked and tired. The needle length was shorter than normal, and there was less foliage supporting the tree. (The foliage is the machinery of photosynthesis, the process that provides food for the tree, and having less foliage makes it harder to thrive and grow.) This lack of needles may have been due to needlecast, a common fungal affliction in white pines that leads to a loss of half the tree’s foliage.

Other factors may have contributed to the tree’s decline. The tree was growing on the edge of a bank between the road and a narrow strip of yard next to my house, giving it less soil to grow its roots. An ice storm four years ago destroyed a number of branches, but not enough to reduce the photosynthetic capacity of the tree. This pine is a double tree, with a large seam between the two stems. The interior of the tree where the seams meet is an area where moisture can collect, providing great conditions for fungi to thrive. All these factors – loss of foliage, limited space for roots to expand, and the growth of fungi in the stem of the tree – led to its demise. Curiously, one stem of the tree is dead, and the other is still alive. Unfortunately, it’s not an option to remove the dead side and leave the live side – the live half would be too unstable structurally to leave it standing.

Life in Dead Trees As we wait for the company to have time in their schedule to remove the tree, we’ve been able to observe the progression of life that a dead tree provides. One of the first things we noticed was a sound – a grinding, chewing sound. This is the Northeastern Pine Sawyer Beetle, a native insect that attacks dead wood. Numerous small holes appeared in the bark, and we started to see what looked like sawdust – frass, or excrement, from the beetles.

After a few weeks of the beetles feeding on the trees, the woodpeckers showed up, their presence announced, like the beetles, with a sound: their familiar staccato hammering. Right now we’ve only seen smaller woodpeckers such as the downy or the hairy woodpecker, but a larger pileated might show up soon.

Because this tree is close to our house and is a danger to the power lines and the road, it will be removed. In a forested setting or in a place where it wouldn’t pose a hazard to people and infrastructure, however, it could be left to continue providing habitat. As it begins its long, slow return to the soil, more life will take place on the dead tree. As the woodpeckers continue to explore for insects, they’ll chip away more of the decaying wood, which will create cavities for other animals to colonize. Some will take advantage of the cavities to build nests, and others will use them to hide from predators.

Various fungi will continue to colonize

the tree, gradually spreading throughout the wood and breaking it down. As the bark loosens up, some species of bats and birds will find refuge in the spaces under the bark. A tall tree like this will provide a singing perch for songbirds, and a hunting perch for hawks and owls.

When making decisions about managing your woods, consider leaving some standing dead trees to play their important role in the life of the forest.

Eventually, the tree will either fall over or continue to decay as it stands.

The taller portions may break off and lay on the ground while the lower portion remains standing. Large pieces of downed wood retain a lot of moisture and provide a good spot for salamanders and other amphibians during a dry summer.

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Gradually, over many years and after providing habitat for a wide variety of species, the tree will become soil once again.

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Moultonboro is Setting for Latest Playhouse Production So far the Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s three-play professional season has taken theatregoers all the way to London and then to Memphis, TN. The final play of the season is set closer to home as Lake Winnipesaukee is practically a third character in Erica Berman’s No Wake, which runs until October 11 on the theater’s Meredith, NH stage.

The decks of two neighboring houses in Moultonborough provide the setting for the new play which, over the course of a summer, illustrates a burgeoning friendship between a cynical local teenager and an irascible snowbird with a penchant for screaming at the jet skiers who disrupt his treasured loons.

As the two unlikely friends navigate a generational divide, they learn that life experiences transcend age. In scenes both humorous and poignant, bonds form over loneliness and loss as both reveal secrets that impact their lives.

The play is directed by Samantha Tella, who previously helmed hit Playhouse productions of The Graduate and Boeing Boeing.

To add even more local flavor to the production, the cast consists of local

professional actors Teghan Marie Kelly and Ray Dudley. Meredith native Teghan was last seen at the Playhouse in Beauty and the Beast and Mamma Mia! A Gilmanton resident, Ray has won New Hampshire Theatre Awards for his work at the Playhouse, including roles in Of Mice and Men, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and The Graduate.

No Wake will be the first production presented on the Playhouse’s indoor stage since the shutdown in March.

The Playhouse has taken steps to ensure patron safety including adding UV lights to the ducts. Social distancing and mask wearing will be strictly enforced, as will a one-way traffic pattern through the lobby and auditorium.

No Wake is sponsored by The Schraeder Family and performance protocols will follow or exceed the CDC and State of New Hampshire guidelines for pandemic precautions.

Patrons are encouraged to visit www. winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org prior to booking tickets to read the COVID-19 protocols for attending.

Tickets can then be purchased by calling the box office at 603- 279-0333.

NH LAKES Offering Monthly Webinar Series NH LAKES is pleased to announce a monthly webinar series—“Explore Lakes with NH LAKES.� The virtual learning experience will allow participants to explore lakes through the seasons from the comfort of their own home. “It took us a pandemic to think outside the box. Since we weren’t able to host our annual in-person Lakes Congress conference and networking event in late May, we got the idea to host weekly online webinars throughout the spring and summer. And, wow, we’re so glad we did!� said Andrea LaMoreaux, NH LAKES Vice President of Programs and Operations.

Here’s what attendees had to say about these online learning and networking events: “I’m a new Selectman in my town and wanted to learn more about the lakes. I made sure to tune in each week or watch the recording—I’ve learned a lot.� “The webinars are so informative and friendly! The presenters have been terrific. I can’t wait for the next one!� “It’s so easy to tune in—thank you!�

Based on the success of these weekly webinars, NH LAKES is kicking off the new monthly series on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 pm, with “Lakes in Autumn.� Attend the session and learn how our lakes are getting ready for a long winter’s nap and what lake-friendly actions you can take to make sure they wake up healthy and rejuvenated next spring.

All webinars are free, but preregistration is required, and space is limited. Visit nhlakes.org/explorelakes-webinars to learn more and sign up.

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What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

Please call ahead for all event listings for updates and COVID19 restrictions.

Information and schedules subject to change.

Through Oct. 8, Salomon Falls Trail Running/Walking Series, run/walk for all ages and abilities, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, info: 466-2333, www.greatglentrails.com.

Through Oct. 12, 1st Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest, contact Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation at 527-3533 for info. and to register to make a figure.

Through Oct. 31, Glass Pumpkin Patch, display and sale of glass pumpkins created

by League-juried artists, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 DW Highway, Meredith, 279-7920.

Through Oct. 31, Halloween Cake Decorating Contest, Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East, Laconia, info/contest rules: 524-8813, jill@belknapmill.org.

Through Oct. 31, Memories of WWII, black-and-white photos of WWII, exhibit at the Wright Museum of WWII, Center St., Wolfeboro, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

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Through Dec. 17, Exhibit by Mark Giuliucci, photographer and artist Kate Higley, NH Art Assoc. Gallery, 2 Pillsbury St., Concord, 431-4230.

Through Dec. 17, Moments in Nature, oil paintings by BJ Eckardt, on view at Greater Concord info: Chamber of Commerce Gallery, 49 S. Main St., Concord, 431-4230.

Oct. 1-31, Spooktacular Scarecrow Display/Contest, businesses display creative scarecrows around Meredith, info: Greater Meredith Program, gmp@greatermeredith. org, 279-9015.

Oct. 7, Cemetery Walk, 4 pm, get in the Halloween spirit with Castle staff on a walk around the property to view remnants of cemeteries from long ago. Also, tour old cellar holes, discussing the families that once lived on the property and funerary traditions for each time period, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, free, but pre-registration is a must, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 7, Drawing and Painting Class with Larry Frates, class will cover drawing techniques, perspective, still life, color basics, watercolor and more, takes place online weekly for 10 weeks, Oct. 7-Dec. 17, info/schedule: fcac@tds.net.

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Oct. 7, Free Line Dance Lessons, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

Oct. 7-11, No Wake, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 2790333. www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

Oct. 8, The Founding Fathers – What Were They Thinking? 6:30 pm, via Zoom, Gilford Public Library, register/info: 524-6042, attendance will be limited.

Oct. 9, Fall Foliage Facts & Fun, 10 am-noon, make fall decorations, all ages & families welcome, Squam Lakes Assoc., pre-register/info: www.squamlakes.org, 9687336.

Oct. 9, Pink Talking Fish, concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 9-2, Fall Foliage Fest, Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com. Please check website for updates/cancellations.

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Oct. 10, Live music with Troy & Luneau, 1-4 pm, Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com. Please check website for updates/cancellations.

Oct. 10, Painting Prescott Farm: Fall Foliage, 1-3 pm, learn to paint a dot painting with Q-tips, adults, socially distanced event, Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Oct. 10, Phil Vassar, concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 10, Virtual Turkey Trot, Circle Program, begins at 7 am and ends of 10/18 at 7 pm. 536-4244, www.circleprogram.org.

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Oct. 10, Yard Sale to benefit Fidelis Missionary Society, 9 am-2 pm, held at Bristol Baptist Church, 30 Summer St., Bristol, masks required, cash only, 744-3885.

Oct 15 Castle After Hours Tours $25 Adults, $10 Ages 5-17 Enjoy an evening tour of the Lucknow mansion! Experience the home aglow with original historic lighting and take in the beautiful twilight and nighttime views. Includes one drink ticket & complimentary crudites.

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Oct. 11, Fall Foliage Weekend, 9:30 am-noon, Waterville Valley Resort, 1-800-4682553.

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Oct. 11, Tom Rush’s Club 47 with Tom Rush and Leo Kottke, concert, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 12, Animals in Winter - Live Animal Encounter, 10-11 am, with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, www.waterville. com. Please check website for updates/cancellations.

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What’s UP

your guide to what’s happening in NH’s Lakes Region...

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Art To Cartoon Exhibit, by Katie Dawson, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, on display in Mill lobby on Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm, 524-8813.

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-2 pm; Fri. noon-7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.

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Belknap Mill, museum open Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, info: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bristol Farmers Market & Crafts, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Millstream Park, Lake St., Bristol, follow distancing guidelines.

Cruise With a Naturalist, Fridays at 3 pm through Oct. 8, wildlife viewing, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Discover Squam Cruise, 11 am and 1 pm daily, learn Squam Lake history, hear the call of loons and more, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, 33rd season, trains rides along shores of Winnipesaukee, departing daily from Meredith and Weirs Beach. Also rides on Hobo Railroad, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2135.

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Kirkwood Gardens, open daily, free of charge, tour beautiful flower gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Please social distance and wear masks when visiting the gardens.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 11 am-7 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 132, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 9980029.

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

M/S Mount Washington, lunch and dinner cruises, departs from Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, this year’s exhibit: “Locally Produced” with focus on boats and motors made in NH over the years, visit www. nhbm.org, call ahead: 569-4554. Popular Boat House Tour will be virtual this year, narrated by screenwriter Ernest Thompson; date TBA. www.nhbm.org.

North East Motor Sports Museum, open weekends from 10 am-4 pm, this year’s exhibit: Midget Cars, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183. www.nemsmuseum. com.

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Outdoor Guided Tours, Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm, no registration required, meet at Horse Barn Patio, free, donation suggested and appreciated, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, 783-9511.

Polar Caves, 705 Rumney Rd. Rt. 25, Rumney, call for hours of operation: 5361888.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www. prescottfarm.org.

Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and the bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org.

Remick Country Doctor Museum, open daily from 10 am-2 pm, visitors must follow COVID-19 guidelines, Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org.

Sandwich Historical Society, summer exhibit: Our Women of Sandwich, posters/ exhibit outdoors around Sandwich village, info: www.sandwichhistorical.org.

Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, live animal exhibit trail is open, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, visit www. nhnature.org for all details, Holderness, 968-7194.

Tamworth Farmers Market, Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm, KA Brett School parking lot, 881 Tamworth Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Through Oct. 31.

Outdoor Walking Tours, Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am & 2 pm, free, meet at Horse Barn Patio, masks mandatory, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511.

Water is Water, StoryWalk, follow a storybook about nature along the trail, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, 744-8689.

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‘Cue The Grill

Columbus Day Grilling

By Chef Kelly Ross Since Columbus Day weekend is coming up soon, the grilling theme this week is for celebrating. Long weekends offer a great time to do some extra grilling, so I’m going to share a fun array of main courses to keep your taste buds happy.

Let’s start with a couple of great seafood ideas that can work well as appetizers or as main courses; either choice will leave you satisfied. The first is a great scallop recipe with an exceptional sauce. This will feed 4 people as an appetizer, and 2 people as a main course and will go together in about a half hour or so.

Grilled Scallops with a Warm Tomato Basil Dressing 1 tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh fennel

1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon 1 tbsp finely shredded basil, plus leaves for garnish Kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper 16 jumbo scallops, about 1 lb, muscles removed In a saucepan, toast the coriander and fennel seeds over a moderate heat for 2-3 minutes, until very fragrant.

Transfer to a plate and let cool. Once cool, pour them into a small Ziploc bag ,and pound with a meat tenderizer until the seeds are coarsely ground. Warm the ¼ cup oil in the same saucepan, add the spices and lemon juice and let stand for a minute. Add the tomatoes, chopped fennel, tarragon and shredded basil, and season with salt and pepper.

On a preheated and oiled grill, lay down the scallops, which should have been brushed with oil on both sides and seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, turning halfway through so both sides are browned and the scallops are somewhat firm.

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Transfer the scallops to plates and top each scallop with the warm tomato dressing and top with leaves of fresh basil.

We’ve just gobbled down some awesome scallops, so let’s eat some of their ocean cousins, the shrimp, easily the most versatile treats from the deep.

I never met a shrimp dish I didn’t like, and this one is easy. It is done kabob style with a great lemon flavor that you will love. I recommend 4 kabobs with these ingredients. This recipe is a winner!

Grilled Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp & Veggies 1 lb shrimp, 16/20 in size, peeled, deveined and tails removed 4 bell peppers, assorted colors, cut into 1-1 ½ inch squares 2 red onions, also cut into 1-1 ½ inch squares Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 3 tbsp melted butter ½ tsp smoked paprika 3 tbsp fresh minced garlic 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley Metal or wooden skewers, soak for ½ hour if wooden Clean and brush and oil your grill and heat to medium high. In usual kabob fashion, thread the shrimp, peppers and onions alternately, making sure there are no shrimp on the ends of any skewer. Season the kabobs generously with salt, pepper and paprika. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley. Brush the lemon butter on both sides of the kabobs, saving most of the butter for later. Grill the kabobs for 3-4 minutes

per side until the shrimp are opaque in color and the veggies are starting to brown. Once cooked, move the kabobs to a platter or individual plates and brush the remaining butter over the kabobs.

Now let’s get into the hearty and substantial dinners of the land. Steak has always been my “bread and butter” so to speak, and now it’s time to share a great steak recipe. Like the joy that chocolate and peanut butter are for some people, steak and onions are that for me. I find it to be the ultimate combo when it comes to food. Whether it’s caramelized onions, grilled onions, onion rings, or as in today’s recipe, a Vidalia onion relish, it makes an ordinary steak something extraordinary. I generally use a NY sirloin for this recipe, but seriously, whatever steak works for you is all that matters. This recipe is for 4 people and it goes together in record time.

Grilled Sirloin with a Vidalia Onion Relish 2 Vidalia onions, peeled and quartered 1 tbsp olive oil 4 NY sirloin steaks, 12-14 oz each, ideally about 1-in. thick ¼ tsp each of kosher salt and fresh grind black pepper ½ cup chopped green olives 2 tbsp chopped black olives 1 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed ½ tsp dried oregano Preheat your cleaned and oiled grill to medium high. Place the quartered • ‘cue the grill continued on page 17

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While the steaks are cooking, prepare the simple relish. Having a bowl close by, unwrap the onions and dump any juices into said bowl. Put the onions on a cutting board and chop them and add them to the bowl, as well as both kinds of olives, the capers and oregano. Cut each steak into 4 pieces, with diagonal cuts, and place the steaks on a dinner plate in their original shape with a small space where the cuts are, and garnish the relish right over the top of each cut sirloin.

Now let’s prepare a fabulous chicken dish off the grill. This recipe has BBQ sauce, but it is a homemade version in a league of its own. This recipe can be used with any cut of chicken, bone-in or boneless, and will be outstanding regardless, and the BBQ sauce is laced well with classic NH maple syrup, which will turn any recipe into a big crowd pleaser. I make many homemade BBQ sauces, and the first time I made this, my original goal was to make one of my other favorites, which contains a lot of honey. As I started making my sauce, I realized I was out of honey, so I substituted the real maple syrup instead. This recipe will be done utilizing chicken fingers, or just cutting strips from lightly pounded chicken breasts. I’m going to thread them onto

wooden skewers, which will simplify the grilling process, and make them more fun to eat for the kids. If the adult crowd prefers bone-in chicken or boneless thighs or breasts, have at it my friends. This recipe is for 4 lbs of boneless breasts and thighs.

Grilled Maple BBQ Chicken 4 lbs boneless chicken thighs and breasts, pounded gently so all are of equal thickness 2 packed cups brown sugar 2 cups ketchup ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup water ¾ cup pure NH maple syrup 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 4 tsp ground mustard 4 tsp smoked paprika 3 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp fresh grind black pepper To make the sauce, combine all ingredients except the chicken in a saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring vigorously to start the process and occasionally after that. Bring to a slow boil, stir again for 20-30 seconds, drop the heat to simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, checking on it from time to time. As for the chicken, break out the needler tenderizer and then lightly bush all sides of the chicken with the sauce, but do so by making sure you pour some sauce into a bowl and use that sauce, adding more as needed, so as to not cross contaminate the sauce with chicken juice. If you have any leftover in the bowl used for marinating, when the grilling process starts, use this batch first since if used right away, especially while grilling, it’s not going to hurt anybody. The last thing you want to do is to have chicken juice in your BBQ sauce that might be sitting in your refrigerator for a while. Put the marinated chicken in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Once it’s time to grill, turn the heat to medium high, brush it and oil it as this batch of chicken will definitely stick otherwise.

Place the various pieces on the grill without overlapping, lightly spoon some sauce over the pieces, and flip

them over after 3-4 minutes. Sauce the top of the meat again and once ready, serve with your favorite sides. Any leftovers will make good sandwiches or go great on salads...or makes a great BBQ chicken salad.

I need to share one more recipe that is very dear to my heart. One of the first “Old School” chefs I worked for as a youngster while getting my feet wet in the business was a gentleman named Al. Originally from Wisconsin, Al was a chef in North Conway. Fall was his favorite time of year and he also loved a classic beer and bratwurst feast. Al introduced this to me over 35 years ago, and although he passed away about a dozen years ago, I do at least one Brat Party every October and invite my friends and do it up just like Al taught me. This is as simple as it gets and it’s a great way to start your own traditions this time of year. This recipe is quick and easy, great for large crowds, and makes for an incredible day with friends. To do this right, you will want stone-ground mustard. This will give you 10 bratwursts.

Wisconsin Style Bratwurst Octoberfest Party 2 lbs fresh bratwurst sausages, generally 10 brats 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 cup butter 12 pack of your beer of choice.

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2 tsp fresh grind black pepper Very sturdy hoagie rolls - no hot dog or lightweight flimsy rolls!

Condiments Stone-ground mustard or any dark mustard Warmed ketchup Warmed sauerkraut Lightly stab the brats with a fork to keep them from exploding later on.

In a stockpot, heat the beer, onions and butter over a medium high heat.

Once it starts to get hot, add the brats.

Bring to a light boil, drop to a simmer and let it go for about 20-30 minutes.

In the meantime, crank your grill to medium high and lightly oil it down.

Cook the brats for about 12-14 minutes on the grill, turning/rolling as needed to make sure they brown equally all over. Lightly heat the rolls on the grill and stuff them with the brats and some onions, and then hit them with mustard, and maybe warmed ketchup and kraut as well if that works for you.

I hope you enjoy Columbus Day, and rotate these recipes into your grilling menus. I’ll see you again next week with some great grill-able side dishes.

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For over 30 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-ofa-kind musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards and the best of original brass repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment that captivates all ages.

The quintet plays to audiences at concert halls, educational institutions, and music festivals, and regularly collaborates with orchestras, concert and marching bands, organists, jazz bands, and a variety of other ensembles.

The Boston Brass has performed in all 50 U.S. states and 30 countries and has conducted masterclasses around the world, including sessions and residencies at the Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University,

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This fall, 11,495 adult ring-necked pheasants will be stocked in all 10 counties with an average of 140 pheasants per site.

Due to safety concerns for Fish and Game staff, hunters, and the integrity of the pheasant program, the pheasant season will be closed statewide until noon on in-season stocking days. Inseason stocking will be done on the first three Thursdays and Fridays in October: October 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23, 2020. All stocking will be completed by October 23.

The pheasant program relies heavily upon cooperative relationships with landowners. Please remember to respect the land and property owner’s rights to privacy and safety on all lands open to pheasant hunting and stocking.

The full list of towns to be stocked (including road names) can be seen on the Fish and Game website at http:// www.huntnh.com/hunting/pheasant. html; printed lists are also available at Fish and Game headquarters and regional offices.

“Please keep safety foremost in mind,” said Karen Bordeau, Fish and Game’s Small Game and Pheasant

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Pheasant hunters must purchase a $31 pheasant license, in addition to the regular New Hampshire hunting license or non-resident New Hampshire small game license. Licenses can be purchased at http://www.huntnh. com or from any Fish and Game license agent. Pheasants are purchased exclusively with revenues from the sale of pheasant licenses.

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Fire Bans to Protect NH’s Woods New Hampshire Governor Christopher T. Sununu has issued a proclamation that bans both outdoor burning and smoking in and near New Hampshire woodlands statewide due to the extremely high danger of wildfires that threaten the state.

The emergency ban became effective immediately upon his signature and will remain in effect until fire danger conditions change significantly. The Executive Council has endorsed the proclamation.

“This ban is necessary to protect New Hampshire from the very serious fire danger threat currently affecting our state,” said Chief Steven Sherman of the N.H Forest Protection Bureau.

“While the restrictions may be a slight inconvenience to some, we must work together to protect lives, property and our natural resources from the imminent threat of wildfires. The persistent and expanding impacts of the drought across New Hampshire, coupled with the fall season, are creating dangerous conditions for wildfires to occur. Fire departments have been fighting remote fires across the region, and with dry

conditions and a lack of water, any open flame poses a hazard to our state at this time.”

The Governor’s proclamation bans the following: - kindling of open fire, including fires built for camping, the burning of debris, or warming, on all public trails or other public property, excluding public campgrounds; and - kindling of Category 3 fires; a fire greater than 4 feet in diameter or a

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The proclamation does not ban the use of propane or liquid-fueled grills or camping stoves.

An infraction of the burning ban is a violation level offense which may result in a warning, violation or administrative summons with fine amounts from $124 to $1,000.

In addition, anyone responsible for starting a wildfire is liable for the cost of suppressing the fire.

The U.S. Forest Service has additional restrictions on national forest lands. Citizens and visitors should contact the White Mountain National Forest Headquarters in Campton for additional information.

New Hampshire’s Forest Protection Bureau is responsible for protecting the state’s more than 4.5 million acres of both public and private forestlands from threats posed by wildland fire and forest-related crimes.

Protection from wildland fires is accomplished through a system of forest fire lookout towers, aerial surveillance, forest fire wardens, local fire departments and forest rangers working cooperatively to enforce fire protection laws and provide assistance with incident management and wildfire suppression.

On average, New Hampshire experiences about 250 wildland fires each year, which burn an average of 250 acres. Another 200-300 illegal non-permitted fires occur annually that are extinguished before they can become a wildfire.

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An Entertaining Season at Franklin Opera House The Franklin Opera House, located at 316 Central Street in downtown Franklin, NH, is offering a season of entertainment that ranges from music to live theater and more, in a socially-distanced manner.

Scheduled for November 5-8, Midsummer/Jersey is a hilarious highoctane re-telling of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modernday New Jersey. The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon (run by Patti Quince and Stylist Nikki Bottom). The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite. The play is presented by the Franklin Teen Players and Franklin Area Children’s Theater. (An online viewing option will begin on November 8.)

The popular Don Campbell Band will come to the Opera House on November 14 at 7:30 pm. The show will adhere to socially distanced seating. Following the release of his double-CD tribute, “Kites to Fly: Celebrating the Music

of Dan Fogelberg,” Don Campbell has been touring the country presenting concerts of Dan Fogelberg’s songs.

Plan now for holiday fun with The Little Town of Christmas presented by The Franlkin Footlight Theatre on December 5, 6, 11, 12and 13. A unique holiday entertainment experience. The recorded performance will be shown on the Opera House stage on “the big screen” as a “theatrical movie.” Everybody in the little town of Christmas is friendly and funny and you’ll meet them all, including Skeezix and Sylvester, an elf comedy team that is short in stature and long in laughter; Dancer, the reindeer with a whacky sense of humor; Mrs. Claus, the REAL boss of the outfit; and a hilarious street corner Santa, tested and almost bested by one tough little kid with a sticky sucker. Also included are old favorite stories such as “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” updated and aimed right for the funny bone, of course. Throw in a wandering group of carolers, three kids trying their best to be wise men in the Christmas play, and a riotous lecture on Christmas etiquette, and you’re in for an evening of holiday laughter and warmth.

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NH State Forest Action Plan available for public comment The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Division of Forests and Lands has released the draft of the 2020 New Hampshire State Forest Action Plan and is seeking public review and comment through October 15.

The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for New Hampshire’s forests that provides long‐term, comprehensive and coordinated strategies for addressing the challenges and opportunities facing New Hampshire’s forests today.

New Hampshire’s 2020 State Forest Action Plan addresses the three national priorities identified by the U.S. Forest Service: Conserve and manage working forest landscapes for multiple values and uses; Protect forests from threats; and Enhance public benefits from trees and forests.

New Hampshire’s plan builds on these priorities and identifies a suite of 42 recommended strategies and 159 associated actions to address issues, opportunities and program priorities, regardless of ownership.

“Developing the state’s Forest Action Plan provides an opportunity for the Department and the forestry community to assess our priorities for managing and protecting New Hampshire’s forests for the future,”

said Sarah Stewart, commissioner of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “Having healthy and productive forests benefits every one of us, and I encourage New Hampshire residents to review the plan and provide feedback to ensure all voices are heard in this process.”

While the federal Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, as amended in 2008, requires each state forestry agency to develop a State Forest Action Plan, New Hampshire has a long history of collaborative forest planning, beginning in 1952. The 2020 plan will be New Hampshire’s sixth statewide forest resources plan.

The draft plan is posted on the Forests and Lands’ website, nh.gov/ nhdfl. Comments may be directed to: Susan Francher, Planning and Community Forestry administrator, 172 Pembroke Road, Concord, N.H. 03301 or susan.francher@dncr.nh.gov.

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Yesteryear

Old Time Entertainment

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Entertainment in the days before television and cell phones was a treat for those who lived in rural New Hampshire. Life could be isolating and many villages had no transportation to urban areas. Perhaps that is why clubs were formed and the musical concerts, dances and social gatherings sponsored by granges and other groups was eagerly anticipated in the 1800s.

In the towns of Franklin, Northfield, Tilton and Bristol, many groups were formed solely for the purpose of entertainment. As early as 1840, a band was organized in the western part of Northfield to furnish music for old-time trainings and musters. The band also, according to the “History of Northfield”, “enlivened gatherings of its members and friends.” No matter the season, the band also was committed to serenading newly-married couples!

The Tilton/Northfield Cornet Band began in 1850 at Sanbornton Bridge.

The leader and founder of the band was Alonzo Bond of Boston, with help from Henry Meizner of Tilton. The band brought live musical entertainment to the area and probably performed at parties and other gatherings.

To create their own entertainment when they felt hemmed in and isolated in rural areas, people began to join bands and perform in plays. In the winter season of 1886, the Franklin Dramatic Club was started, according to “The History of Franklin” by Alice M. Shepard. The club was popular and put on several plays in 1867 to 1868, among them “Paul Pry” and “Betsy Baker”.

The town hall in Franklin was the site of the club’s performances, and the group made use of the existing stage.

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Literary clubs also were the rage and in Franklin’s Factory Village area, mill workers started a literary club; later, a public reading room was opened in 1866. Jonas B. Aiken, a mill businessman, went so far as to lend books from his personal library for the reading room. The popular literary club/reading room later became the Aiken Library.

In the Christmas season of 1885, another club was started. It was fitting that the club began in the season of goodwill and peace, and the group was initially called “Friendship”. The group’s work was done in “Faith, Hope and Charity”.

Friendship Grange, as the group came to be known, started out with 17 charter members who met in an old brick church commonly called the Northfield town house. The “History of Northfield” tells us the most prosperous year for the club (in the 1800s) was when the only woman to hold office, Mrs. Maude W. Gilman, presided in 1899.

Over the years, the Friendship Grange enjoyed programs relating to home life, farm life, social and ethical society, dramas and songs.

In warm weather, 14 successful fairs were held on the Franklin and Tilton Driving Park grounds, made possible by the interest and donations of Charles E. Tilton, the wealthy local who gave much to the area. Also helping to put on the fairs were many local clubs and organizations. The park grounds were fitted up with all the requirements to produce first-class fairs, and the first event was held by the grange in September, 1886. The grange fair was huge for its day, with the governor of New Hampshire, Hon. Moody Currier, presiding. Also present were the governor’s council and staff, some United States Senators and members of Congress. Even in the 1800s, politicians attended such events in the hopes of gathering votes, and many candidates for governor canvassed the fair.

It was surely a memorable event for the area, and according to the “History of Northfield”, “In the evening, the Tilton grounds and the

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charming village were brilliant with illumination; cannon boomed, red lights burned and those who witnessed the event will never forget its splendor.

The displays of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, and farm crops were marvels in quantity and quality, while in the domestic department, the ladies covered themselves with well-earned glory.”

In the late 1800s, residents of the rural New Hampshire towns made their own fun by starting clubs devoted to music, good charitable works and farming. One such club was the Union Picnic Association, which started in the summer of 1875. In that year, Mrs. W. C. French and Willie Keniston, both local people, invited a company of neighbors and friends to gather in a scenic, shaded grove on the bluff east of the railroad station at Northfield Depot.

There the group had an entertaining social gathering, with literary exercises and music.

The event was a success, and another picnic/social was held later in the same season. Word spread about the event, and many locals came from all parts of nearby towns to attend. A table measuring 130 feet long groaned under the weight of 90 loaves of frosted cake and other foods. A brass band entertained the group, as well as a squadron of horses.

The owner of the grove saw how successful and entertaining the outdoor event was, and generously granted use of the site. Seats and stands were erected and meetings were held there for many years. During the warm weather months, ministers, doctors, lawyers, governors and congressmen gave rousing speeches on a variety of subjects. Local talent was also given a chance to flourish, with Sunday schools giving musical concerts.

The third year of the picnic was notable, with 1,000 plates filled from the 100-foot table. The Laconia Band gave a concert, and it was hard to decide which was more exciting: the band’s music or the enormous cake served at the picnic!

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October 5, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 23 fraternal clubs, women’s clubs came into their own in the late 1800s. The Tilton and Northfield Woman’s Club was organized Nov. 16, 1895 and had 33 charter members. The object of the club was to establish a social center for united thought and action and at the same time, to investigate and discuss the many questions not only pertaining to the club, but to the whole community and the world at large; pretty lofty material at a time when women were encouraged to be decorative and stay at home.

In the first years of the club, local women gave presentations on a wide range of subjects. The Woman’s Club meetings were also a chance for women to meet socially on a year-round basis, and were popular for that reason, as well as the worldly topics covered.

Musical nights were a high point of social entertainment for the local Woman’s Club,Where and a “gentleman’s the Lakes night” brought husbands to the meetings now and then. From the

“History of Northfield”, it was written, The Club “was acknowledged to have broken down many of the old walls of church and class prejudice and been the occasion of pleasant and profitable friendships.”

Not far away in Bristol, if you enjoyed getting outside in the winter, you could have a lot of fun with friends and neighbors. In the early days of the Pasquaney Snowshoe Club, (founded in 1912), a typical outing might be gathering members and snowshoeing to a nearby mountain. After working up a hearty appetite, the club might gather at a member’s home for a potluck supper. Or better yet, the group would host an oyster supper (very popular fare at the time), followed by a dance with music by a local band.

The energetic Pasquaney Snowshoe Club was always thinking of fun ways to enjoy winter. In 1923, the club put together andClicks! sponsored Bristol’s first Region winter carnival. The event proved wildly popular and grew over the years.

A typical winter carnival included snowshoeing, ice skating, winter sports competitions, ski jumping, parades and a festive carnival ball with dancing and music by an orchestra.

The club enlarged the winter carnival to include a Jack Frost and Miss Snowflake dance for high schoolers.

The pageant, held at the town’s community center, featured competing students from the local high school with the winners crowned during the dance.

By the early 1970s, the club had about 135 members from all over the Lakes Region and beyond. In a weekly column written for the Bristol Enterprise newspaper, a club member told of a January 1974 event with “excellent visibility, crisp cold air, fresh fallen snow and the picturesque Sanbornton countryside of the Smith Farm.” Fifty-eight members turned out for the snowshoe trek. The day included the snowshoe hike into the woods, a chance to see farm animals,

and a hearty lunch of barbecued beef, baked beans and hot coffee.

Getting together for parties and impromptu meals seemed to be as much a part of the snowshoe club as trekking over snowy winter trails. Scrapbooks of the club over the years are a treasure trove of old photos showing people gathered in club member’s kitchens, sitting together at potluck meals and always, having a great time.

One newspaper clipping tells of a March snowshoe hike led by the “Hermit of Patten Brook” to view new and old dwellings in the village of Alexandria. It’s a mystery who the Hermit might have been, but he seems to have shared his home, his knowledge of the woods and his property with the Pasquaney Snowshoe Club.

From picnics to fairs to genteel Woman’s Club meetings, early social gatherings highlighted life in the 1800s in the area, bringing the larger world of entertainment and culture to rural New Hampshire.

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