Volume 123 ■ Number 32 ■ www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY,AUGUST 8, 2013 [email protected] ■ 603.279-4516 ■ 75 Cents Community Day celebrates Campton’s heritage By Donna Rhodes beautifully restored ‘home’ were numerous booths and Aguiar. After Aguiar sere- Staff Writer of the Campton Historical activities. naded the crowd with some CAMPTON — Residents Society. As they browsed the tents favorite tunes on his guitar, and visitors to Campton After a record 57 people to purchase crafts, buy others, like Jackie Lee, Bri- last Saturday enjoyed a spe- took part in the early morn- books from the library or an Thompson, Blair cial day of celebrating the ing 5K run/walk, there was gather information from Thompson, and Ray heritage of the town, along a breakfast at the neighbor- Fish and Game and other lo- Mardin kept the beat going with all the wonderful ac- ing Campton Congrega- cal organizations, music with their own special tal- tivities, talents and busi- tional Church. From there, filled the air. ents and performances. nesses of today during residents and visitors Among the musicians Campton’s Recreation Community Day, appropri- strolled next door to the his- who performed throughout Department had children ately held in and around the torical society where there the day was State Rep. Jim smiling with artistic face painting and temporary tattoos, and the Rey Cen- ter’s Curious George Cot- Curious George Festival welcomes kids tage from nearby Water- ville Valley had a variety of crafts for them to enjoy as of all ages to Waterville Valley this August well. “Curious George DONNA RHODES Five-year-old Paige was pleased with the talents of the Campton WATERVILLE VALLEY Morgan performs family nati, Ohio, and is working Kits” allowed youngsters Recreation Department whose volunteers painted a pretty angel on — The Margret and H.A. concerts throughout the on his fourth record. The the chance to create their her face at the Community Day festivities last Saturday. Rey Center’s Seventh An- country. His live perform- Festival will feature a Zak own Curious George para- nual Curious George Cot- ances are always filled with Morgan performance on chutes and other items fea- working on the early stages committee members had an tage Family Festival re- laughter and warmth as he both Saturday and Sunday. tured in Margret and H.A. of her beautiful handcraft- old-fashioned bean hole turns in August to speak to encourages children to Also performing on the Rey’s beloved tales. ed clay products. dinner steaming on the side the curiosity in us all. read, imagine and believe Festival stage on Saturday Demonstrations abound- A bus tour with the Camp- of the lawn. As always, the The festival is a two-day in themselves. Morgan has will be an interactive musi- ed in a number of the arts. ton Historical Society invit- Campton-Thornton Fire event this Aug. 10-11, fea- released three critically ac- cal experience by Tony Fon- Eric Johnson showed ed people to ride along and Department was on hand to turing a weekend full of claimed records and one seca of All Hands Drum- everyone a bit of the work learn about some of the no- serve the public, but this family-friendly activities DVD for children and was ming. Fonesca has been that goes into his antique table historic homes and lo- time they were focused on with Curious George and nominated for a Grammy in studying, playing and furniture reproductions, cations all throughout the cooking and serving up the Man With the Yellow 2003 – a rare feat for an in- teaching drumming for while Sharon Dunigan held town. burgers and hot dogs for the Hat. The Festival is a cele- dependent artist. Morgan more than 40 years. His in- everyone spellbound as she And if anyone was hun- crowd. An ice cream social bration of curiosity,provid- currently resides in Cincin- SEE GEORGE PAGE A17 sat at her pottery wheel, gry, Paul Yelle and other SEE CAMPTON PAGE A16 ing families the opportuni- ty to play and learn togeth- er as they explore art, sci- Visitors show their love for Squam Lakes at SLA event ence and nature just like By Donna Rhodes Curious George loves to do. Staff Writer Association Day Camp had The weekend includes a ba- HOLDERNESS — Appre- created a scavenger hunt. nana pancake breakfast ciation for the natural On a more scientific note, with Curious George, a beauty of the Lakes Region the public was also invited family nature walk, live and the many recreational to take a cruise onboard the music, a BBQ lunch with opportunities it affords SLA work boat, the Calyp- Curious George, photo op- was very evident last Satur- so, to see how water sam- portunities with the char- day,when the Squam Lakes pling is done and learn acters, a farmyard petting Association hosted their more about the overall zoo, Mad Science shows, first annual I Love Squam health of Squam Lake. games for kids, Curious Day in Holderness. “We wanted to reach out George story hour and craft The day started with a to the community and time, “Curious Charac- morning paddle across the make some fun family ac- ters” drawings by local quiet lake, followed by a cof- tivities on and around the artists, planetarium shows, fee social and the associa- lake accessible to every- weather balloon launch, tion’s annual meeting. one,” Mattrick said. and model rocket launch- “We hold the meeting For those who preferred ing. All proceeds from the every year,but this year,we the higher ground that sur- event support the Margret decided to make it an after- rounds the area, four guid- and H.A. Rey Center’s art noon filled with fun once DONNA RHODES ed hikes of varying degrees and science education pro- the business portion of the The waterfront at the Squam Lakes Association in Holderness was filled with fun family activities last of difficulty were also grams for all ages held day was over,” said Jen- weekend for the first annual I Love Squam Day. Among the activities were paddle boarding, kayaking, scheduled for the after- throughout the year. nifer Mattrick, Communi- canoeing, snorkeling and even a scavenger hunt on two islands on Squam Lake. noon. Hikers could chose Headlining the festival cations Coordinator for from an athletic trek up Mt. this year is children’s musi- SLA. the waterfront, there were canoe. There was a snorkel- Lake, or adventurous souls Livermore, slow it down a cian Zak Morgan. Grammy Right after lunch, the day demonstrations where in- ing tour for those who were could paddle out to Moon bit for a moderate-paced ad- nominee Zak Morgan's was filled with all sorts of terested parties could learn curious about what lies be- and Bowman Islands where venture on the Mt. Morgan unique brand of children's outdoor experiences. Along to paddle board, kayak and neath the surface of Squam the Junior Squam Lakes and Mt. Percival 4.8 mile music delivers songs and loop, or the opt for the more poems with wit and charm family-oriented walk up that inspire and tickle the Area businesses support proposed fitness trail West Rattlesnake Moun- funny bones of children tain to enjoy breathtaking By Donna Rhodes and adults alike. According Staff Writer located within 99 acres of Schlesinger, has become a to a program at LRGHealth- views of the lakes. to Rick Bird of the Cincin- land owned by the town, true community project care with Mark Fenton that Displays and interactive nati Post, “Morgan sounds NEW HAMPTON — It along the banks of the where local businesses and was all about making com- booths filled the SLA head- a bit like singer Cat won’t be long before walk- Pemigewasset River. residents alike have pitched munities more walkable,” quarters in the late after- Stevens, and his story- ers and fitness fans alike The project, first present- in to make Schlesinger’s Schlesinger said. “Then, noon. Information on SLA telling is an inspired cross will have a new trail system ed to selectmen by New quest a reality. Dr. Susan Lynch started and other nature, conserva- between Dr. Seuss-style to enjoy in New Hampton, Hampton resident Pat “I got the idea after I went talking about childhood tion and outdoor organiza- word games and the sly, obesity and a report came tions allowed everyone a edginess of Shel Silver- out saying New Hampshire chance to discover other lo- stein. In short, it's chil- has a need for more exer- cal activities, as well as op- dren's music that adults cise and walking trails.” portunities to support and can love.” When he is not All of that got her think- preserve the many natural writing and recording, ing. resources of New Hamp- Aware of 99 acres of rela- shire. Index tively unused town owned A barbecue dinner, fol- ■ property behind the safety lowed by a barn dance in complex on Route 104, the Fisher Family Barn BUSINESS .....................B8,9-11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS .........B4-5 Schlesinger began doing rounded out a perfect, sun- CHURCH NEWS ..................B6-8 some research, and found a drenched day on Squam CLASSIFIEDS...................B12-16 Web site for a business Lake. HEALTH,SR., FITNESS. ....B8,9,11 called Fit Trails. The com- Squam Lakes Associa- OBITUARIES ........................A10 pany offers durable materi- tion was established in OPINION...........................A6-7 als for exercise stations 1904, dedicated to the SPORTS.............................B1-3 that can be purchased and preservation of the lake TALK OF THE TOWNS.A8-9,11-12 placed along a trail, and she and its peaceful surround- DONNA RHODES got excited about the ings, all of which has help Jennifer and Jason Harvey of Live Free Home Health Care presented New Hampton Selectman Valerie prospect of creating a place make the area a favorite Fraser a check to aid in the construction of the New Hampton Nature Fitness Trail last week.