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JANUARY 7, 2010

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

It’s 2010! Can you believe it? It just doesn’t seem possible that the wonderful New Year’s Celebration at Teacup Lake could have been over 10 years ago. At that time we were welcoming the new millennium with much small town charm and excitement. It was magical! Here we are just 10 years later and the world seems so much more complicated and such a different place.

Hopefully, the new decade brings us some great opportunities and blessings. A fair measure of peace, honesty, and goodness would also be helpful and appreciated. May this year and this decade be great for you and your families.

Poster Contest for 100^th Sandwich Fair
You have twenty four hours from seeing this in print again to get your entry for the poster contest finished and delivered. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Sandwich Fair with your entry into the 2010 poster contest. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category. The Grand Prize winning poster will be printed and used as promotional material for the 100th anniversary of the Sandwich Fair. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $250 cash award. Judges will be looking for artists to capture the essence of the Sandwich Fair. Bring entries to Elaine Peaslee, 954 Whittier Hwy, Moultonboro, NH, or mail to the Sandwich Fair Association, P.O. Box 161, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. Contest deadline is 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 8. For additional questions, call Elaine Peaslee (603) 651-8819.

Poster Checklist. Each poster entered must include the following:"100th Anniversary", "The Sandwich Fair", "Center Sandwich, NH", "October 9-10-11, 2010". It must be clearly reproducible with clear text and images; maximum size of the poster is 11"X17".

Original work in artist's choice of media (no copyrighted materials). Entry form with artist's signature and date must accompany each entry. Write name and address on the back of the poster. Sign the front of the poster discretely.

All entries become the property of The Sandwich Fair Association and may be
used for any future promotions. More information on the 100th Anniversary poster contest and entry forms can be obtained at the fair office or on the website
www.thesandwichfair.com under the tab "entry forms" The Sandwich Fair Office, PO Box 161, Sandwich, NH 03227

Pot Luck and Roast for Rich Young
On Saturday, January 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Moultonborough Lions Club, Old Route 109 there will be a party for newly retired Rich Young.

There is no cost for the party; however, everyone is asked to bring a dish to share (appetizer, entree, or dessert). BYOB. There will be a collection for a cash gift to be presented to Chief Young during the evening. Should you wish to speak or present an award, please advise when you RSVP. Thank-you. Chief Douglas Wyman, Sandwich Police Department 284-7193 or sandwichpd@cyberpine.net; Jennifer Wright, Selectmen's Assistant 284-7701 or tos@cyberpine.net. Please indicate what type of dish you are bringing when you RSVP

Ladies Night Out
The Sandwich Woman’s Club invites all area women to gather at the Corner House Inn on Monday, January 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of good food and conversation. This is an informal social time to gather by the fire upstairs in the pub and to order some appetizers or other food from the Corner House Menu and to visit. All are welcome to stop in for the entire time or just a short hello. If you would like more information on the gathering or the Sandwich Woman’s Club, please call Diane at 284-7168,

Tea and Plant Swap
All are invited to the Bearcamp Valley Garden Club’s Annual Tea and Plant Swap at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13 at The Loon Center, Moultonborough. This annual get-together is a lovely opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea and catch up with with garden club friends. Please bring a plant or other garden item for the swap. There will also be an opportunity to make a wool rose pin for a small materials fee.

Fun Sled Dog Race
On Saturday, January 23, have fun at the Second Annual Wonalancet Fun Run Sled Dog Race, sponsored by Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue. This is a 15 mile loop course that starts and finishes in the field across from the Wonalancet Chapel. Food and hot beverages will be provided by the Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club. Race start is promptly at 9:00 a.m.. If you would like any more information or to help at the race start or at one of the road crossings please contact Marsha Colcord at 986-8375 or tecnalanowridge@ttlc.net

What is the Church?
During the early part of 2010, Rev. David Morgan will be discussing "What is the Church" during Sunday morning service at 10:00 a.m. in the Methodist Meetinghouse. As we know, the church and its relevancy to our lives has changed dramatically over the last couple of generations. You are cordially invited to learn how the church and its people will be affected by the change. Rev. Morgan will discuss some of what he sees in the Sandwich community and its relationship to The Federated Church. Remember, casual winter dress is always appropriate during the cold weather and we are sure you will receive a friendly smile to warm you upon arrival for morning service. If you need an invitation, please consider this as your personal one - you are always welcome at The Federated Church and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday mornings.

A Wish and a Note from the Sandwich Fair
The Sandwich Fair Association would like to wish residents and friends a happy and prosperous New Year! As we reflect over the past year we recall many positive happenings. As many of you know, we bought the Forbes property and worked with the Historical Society to preserve parts and pieces of the house, turning the property into a lot that can be used by the Fair as well as by the community for parking. We worked with the Sandwich Police Department to provide a safe place for the children of Sandwich to skateboard and rollerblade on the pavement at the South Gate. We also continued our improvements throughout the grounds with the electrical and plumbing; removed an old trailer and replaced it with a small, tidy office; and cleaned up some fill that had been dumped years and years ago into some wetlands. The community enjoys use of the land and buildings, as it always has, from walking dogs and 4-H programs to Old Home Week activities. We overall had a pretty good year!

We’re extremely excited as we prepare for our 100^th Anniversary Fair. A poster contest, special ribbons and who knows what else will make this a special fair. Maybe some suggestions will come from you to make it an extraordinary event; we’re all ears! You can contact any of the Directors or call the Fair Office (284-7062).

Unfortunately we must now ask for your help with one, not so positive, issue we have been dealing with over the last year. We have had numerous instances of vandalism and destruction of Fair property. We have had broken windows in the ticket booths and electrical building, individuals smoking in and about our buildings as well as in our pile of shavings (used for animal bedding during the Fair) and now misuse of property, including our picnic tables and benches. We would like to ask everybody to please help us keep an eye out for the individuals who are vandalizing Fair property. We don’t ever want to be forced to close the Fair property to the public but continued misuse of property as we’ve seen this year is going to force us to respond. We know there are a very few individuals who are causing this vandalism but the potential for great loss exists. If you see misuse occurring, please notify the Sandwich Police Department. They are well aware of all of these issues and are looking for help to curb this behavior.

Please have a great 2010. We look forward to seeing you at our 100^th Anniversary Fair in October! Happy New Year! The Sandwich Fair Association

Cribbage Night
A cribbage night will be held on Sunday, January 10 at the Benz Community Center. The first Benz Center Cribbage Tournament was a great success, and the second tournament scheduled in January is already fully booked. But, do drop in to the Benz Center for an Open Night of Cribbage on Sunday, January 10, from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m.

Tired of playing cribbage with your spouse? Don’t have a partner? No worries. You will be paired up with someone. All abilities are welcome. If you have a cribbage board and a deck of cards, please bring them along on the 10^th. If not, there are boards available. Coffee and Tea will be brewing, please bring a snack to share. A donation of $3 per person would be appreciated to help defray the cost of coffee and for making a donation to the Benz Center. No need to call and say you are coming, just show up and have fun! For information, please call Ted or Bev Stanier at 284-6638.

Corner House Music
Tom Fleischmann will be playing guitar and singing vocals in the Corner House Pub on Friday evening, Jan. 8 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m..

Sandwich Sled Dog Race
The Sandwich Sled Dog Race, hosted by the Sandwich Sidehillers Winter Trail Club will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20 off of Bennett Street in North Sandwich. Come and watch the mushers take off for either a 45 or 20 mile course that winds around the beautiful Sandwich and Tamworth winter trails. Hot food and drink will again be available by the Sandwich Sidehillers. There are many volunteer opportunities available, please contact Marsha Colcord for any info at 986-8375 or tecnalanowridge@ttlc.net.

A Thank You Note from the Chiefs
The spirit of the holiday season is alive and well in Sandwich, as you have once again shown your generosity. The Annual North Sandwich Store/ Sandwich Police Department is over. The toys were collected, wrapped and delivered. This year we saw an increase in need, no doubt a sign of the times. 18 families and 41 children were delivered presents and holiday cheer!

There are several people we would like to thank for their help to make the toy drive a success! First to Mike Shattuck and Lois Carmody at the North Sandwich Store for their help and wanting to continue the tradition of the Toy Drive, and the addition of the raffling of the World's Largest Christmas Stocking. You both play a big role in the drive's success, thank-you. Second, to the Federated Church of Sandwich. Thank-you for your very generous donation to the Toy Drive. The Toy Drive was the beneficiary of the monthly "Giving Meal" that the the church hosts. Third, to Becker and Mayer (publishers) for their generous donation of toys and books. To Kohl's Department Store, and Store manager Rich True and Ashley Mann for their generous donation of 50 children's books. To Osh Kosh B'gosh and Store manager Jean Bolstridge at the Tilton Store for graciously providing us with a discount for the Toy Drive purchases.

To the Sandwich "wrappers" Alyssa Floyd, Kyla Wyman, Carol Wyman, Diane Floyd, Janet Brown, Carrie Fair, Rich Young, Nina Eaton, PL, Betty Webster, Dale Mackay, Kristin Nethercote, Lois Carmody, Mike Shattuck, John Rowan, Jennifer Wright and Sharon Teel. To Carol Wyman, who for three years now has taken the lead, and made this Toy drive her mission. Carol has sought out sponsors, pursued discounts, does all of the shopping for the children, and really makes sure and takes to heart that each child is provided for, she organizes the toys and does the work, that from the outside makes the Toy Drive look effortless, when in fact it is anything but. And lastly, to the Sandwich residents for being so generous! It is because of your generosity that we are able to have this toy drive. All of the presents were delivered by the Sandwich Police Department on December 22 and 23 to smiling faces! Thank-you all again for your help! Wishing all of you a Happy and Safe 2010! Chief Rich Young, (ret), Chief Doug Wyman, Sandwich Police Department.

Lego Club
Bethany Powers writes: If you find yourself clearing out that toy chest or your attic of unwanted Legos, then the library is the place to bring them! Starting Wednesday, the Wentworth will be hosting (and Robyn Tolles leading) an after-school Lego club for grade-school students and we are still looking for donations of regular sized Legos to add to the library's collection.

Students will take the bus to the library after school and explore the world of pure imagination... Lego-style! For the month of January we have a rotating display in the case upstairs and after, will have the kids' creations on display in the downstairs meeting room. Stop by on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 PM and see the creators in action!
Maybe they'll even let you lend a hand! For more details or to sign up, call the library 284-6665. For donations, just drop them off during business hours or call Bethany Powers at 284-7409.

December 2009 Weather
Rod Weinberg has collected and compiled the December data from his home weather station on Diamond Ledge Road. The average high temperature for December was 30.2 degrees and the low was 18.1. This was close to normal at +0.5 degrees. The warmest day was 56 deg. on the 3rd and the coldest was 0 deg. on the 17th of the month. Total precipitation was 5.87" which is 1.86" above normal. Total snowfall was 24.8" which is 4.1" above normal. The highest wind gust observed was 64 mph on the 29th. This was the highest gust recorded in Dec. since weather data began at my location in 1973. The
previous highest was 60 mph on Dec.3, 1980.

Sandwich Senior Housing and Resources Meetings
Members of the community are invited to attend the annual meetings of the Sandwich Senior Housing Committee and the Sandwich Senior Resources, Inc., to be held at the Doris L. Benz Community Center on Tuesday, January 19. The annual Sandwich Senior Housing Committee meeting is scheduled at 7:15 p.m. Stewart Property Management will give a presentation. The quarterly meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. The annual meeting of Sandwich Senior Resources, Inc., is scheduled at 7:45 p.m. Election of directors and officers will take place during this meeting. The quarterly meeting will follow at 8:00 p.m. with installation of newly elected board members.

Sand not Salt
The Road Agent has reported people are still helping themselves to the salt pile. Salt is not available for residents to use. The Town has a limited supply as it is mixed with the sand to prevent it from freezing, and it is expensive. Please purchase salt for personal use at a local hardware store.

Sand is available for personal residential use by Sandwich Residents only. The sand is not available for use by plowing contractors within or outside of Sandwich. Residents may fill five 5-gallon (or smaller) buckets per visit.

If anyone is observed abusing this privilege, please notify the Road Agent (284-6950), the Police Department (284-7139), or the Selectmen's Office (284-7701). Thank-you,
Selectmen's Office

International Nights
Mark your calendar; International Nights return in 2010! This popular four-part travel/dinner series begins anew on Friday, January 22, at the Benz Community Center. Continuing with tradition, there will be a social half-hour from 6-6:30 and a travel slide program from 6:30-7:15, followed by a three-course dinner (hors d’ouevres, entrée, and dessert.). Don Brown and staff of the Corner House prepare a delicious meal striving to serve cuisine from the country of travel.

All programs take place on a Friday evening. The line-up for this year includes: January 22, Lisa Wardlaw, Mt. Kilimanjaro; February 5, Paula and Charlie Kuehn, Road Trips Through Our National Parks; February 19, David and Jackie Brackett, Alaska to the Tetons; and March 5, Roger Plimmer, Scotland.

Dinner is $20 per person, payable in advance. Reservations and payments should be sent to the Coordinator, Pam Elliott, Benz Community Center, Box 52, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. Questions? Call Pam at 284-7211. As the dates approach, look for more information in the newspaper and on the Sandwich Board.

Ice Rink
The rink is up and flooded and soon it will be ready to skate on. More layers of ice will be added and it will be posted when it is ready. If anyone is interested in helping to maintain the ice, please call Nancy (284-6473) at the Rec office or Steve Danielovich at 651-8598.

Wentworth Library
Laughter is the best medicine! Protect yourself from January’s sniffles and sneezes by planning to attend "Wacky Songs that Made Us Laugh" with Cal Knickerbocker at 2pm on Sunday, January 10^th at the Samuel Wentworth Library in Sandwich. The music is sponsored by the NH Humanities Council and is guaranteed to bring a smile and boost the immune system. All are encouraged to sing along. Join in for fun, light refreshments and a chance to escape any early “cabin fever” that might be brewing. For more information call the library at 284-6665.

A Thank You from Rich
Former Sandwich Police Chief Rich Young writes: I just wanted to thank everyone who attended my retirement party at the Benz Center a week ago Wednesday, I was truly humbled. I also want to thank Doug, Cathy and Jen for their behind the scenes help as well. It has been an honor and privilege being your Chief of Police (Peace Officer). I am truly grateful to the people of Sandwich and will always hold the community near and dear to my heart. I wish all of you the very best. Happy New Year, and happy holidays! I am absolutely sure that I leave you in the very best of hands. I have the utmost confidence in Chief Wyman and Sgt. Varney. They are both reasonable, caring and approachable individuals. Thanks again for everything, see you at the North Sandwich Store every now and then.

Federated Church
The worship hour on Sundays is at 10:00 a.m. in the Methodist Meetinghouse of the Federated Church of Sandwich; Rev. David Morgan will lead the service. All are welcome to enjoy a time of worship, prayer, music, and fellowship. Child care is provided. Refreshments and a social time will follow the service.

Sunday School starts at 9:50 a.m. Sunday Mornings. All youth in grades K-12 are welcome. Church school students congregate with their teacher at the Methodist Meetinghouse at 9:50 a.m. and attend the first part of morning worship. After the invocation, students (with their teacher) walk to the Baptist Meetinghouse to attend classes until 11:00 a.m. Church school does not meet on the first Sunday of each month, which is Family Sunday/Communion Sunday or the last Sunday of the month, which is Youth Sunday. On these Sundays youth stay at the Methodist Meetinghouse for the entire morning worship service. For more information, please contact Jennifer Wright at 284-6545 or David Cox at 284-6188.

If you missed church and want to hear this week’s sermon go to http://www.sandwichchurch.org/> and click on "Sermon" to listen to the sermon. Martin Glenday hopes to make this "Podcast" available weekly for those who are not able to attend the service in person.

If anyone needs spiritual care, please call the church office at 284-6151 and leave word to that effect.

Digitized Sandwich Fair Posters
This year, the Sandwich Historical Society was loaned twenty-two fair posters from several sources around town. These posters were digitized and reprinted for the summer exhibit at the Marston House. If you haven't seen them, visit www.sandwichhistorical.org.

SHS has another opportunity to digitize another group of twenty-five posters that has been generously loaned to Society by a community member. The Society is looking for sponsors to help with this project. Sponsorship is $20 per poster. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Matt Powers at 284-6269 or email at directorshs@earthlink.net. Checks can be made payable to the Sandwich Historical Society and mailed to P.O. Box 244, Sandwich, NH 03227.

Sandwich Master Plan Update Public Forum
The third public forum for updating the Sandwich Master Plan was held at the Sandwich Central School on November 14, 2009. The forum began with a review of the results of the written survey that had been mailed to every registered voter in Sandwich, and to non-resident property owners. Key themes from the survey and two prior forums indicate citizens place a high value on preserving the Town’s natural resources, rural character and New England village appearance. They are comfortable with reasonably paced development and small business growth as long as it maintains these values. People are generally happy with Town management and services provided, see some need for better housing alternatives, particularly for seniors, and support expanding access to trails and preserving open space. The complete survey results are available on the Town website, tos@cyberpine.net, and a printed copy of same is available for review at Town Hall. Printed copies of the summary results (the nearly 2,300 written comments have been consolidated into groups in this version) have also been placed at the North Sandwich Store, the Wentworth Library and at Town Hall.

Next, attendees divided into groups to discuss two of the high-interest topics: protecting rural character and village character. The rural character group first defined what it is that makes up “rural character,” suggested several ways in which it might be protected, then participated in an exercise to develop a hypothetical 80 acre parcel using a technique known as Open Space Development. The exercise provided an opportunity to consider current zoning requirements and what the resulting “build out” could bring, versus potential changes that might better protect rural character.

The village character group felt that the two most important features of a “village” are its visual appearance and its role as a center of people activity – where they can shop, go to the Post Office and town offices, etc., but also socially interact. They identified several “tensions” as a result of competing objectives. For example, people wanted to preserve the historical character of the village, without having it become a museum. Additional retail businesses and professional offices, such as a doctor or dentist, were felt desirable, although should not cause significantly more vehicle traffic. Furthermore, development in the Center is inhibited by a sewer system that is currently operating at maximum capacity, and almost no village lots meet current building ordinance lot size and setback requirements. This led to a discussion of whether different zoning standards should apply to the village, and whether additional buildings of similar character might be sited in the village while preserving the valued open spaces.

The Master Plan Update Committee believes that through the forums and surveys the people have clearly outlined their vision for Sandwich’s future, and work is proceeding on developing the plan to bring that about. However, we welcome any additional thoughts and suggestions you may have, and invite you to attend any of our committee meetings, typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, beginning at 5:00 PM at Town Hall. However, we sometimes alter the schedule, so check with the Selectmen Office to verify that we’re meeting.

Lego Club
A Lego Club will be held on Wednesdays at the Wentworth Library starting in January 2010. The parents organizing this are looking for donations of Legos, which may be dropped off at the library or Robin Tolles can pick them up! She can be reached at 284-7374.

Neighbor to Neighbor
The Neighbor to Neighbor program is still active - this is a fuel assistance program for residents of Sandwich that was started a few years ago. While this is not a Town-sponsored program, information about it is available in the Selectmen's Office - 284-7701

Sandwich Sled Dog Races

The Sandwich Sled Dog Race Committee and the Sandwich Sidehillers Winter Trails Club will again be hosting the 45 and 20 mile Sandwich Sled Dog Races on Saturday, February 20, 2010 starting at Floyd’s Field in North Sandwich. The Sandwich Central School PTO will be hosting the Musher’s Supper Friday, February 19^th at the School Cafeteria for the community and the drivers. This is a community event, and we need as much involvement as possible to keep this historic race a yearly reality. We need volunteers, business advertising support and enthusiastic, hardy onlookers and are asking for any help in any way. Please contact us at 284-6206 or email juliedolan6206@yahoo.com for information.

Community Food Center
The CFC in Tamworth appreciates all the support from the Sandwich Community. The winter months and the economy are hit home. In addition to diced canned tomatoes, cake and frosting mixes, salsa, shampoo, toothpaste, and dishwasher detergent, they need the basics - canned fruit and vegetables, meat, and 'hearty' soups, among others.

Sandwich Business Group
Sandwich has more than 100 small businesses. More than 65 of them are listed in the 2009 Discover Sandwich Brochure and on the group’s website. For more information on Sandwich businesses please visit www.discoversandwich.com. The cost of membership provides a tremendous value to business owners.

The Sandwich Business Group will have their next regular meeting on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 a.m. at Mocha Rizing. Input and ideas are always welcome. All Sandwich businesses owners, large and small, are encouraged to attend.

Congregate Meals
All folks age 60 and older are invited to join others in the community for a hot lunch. Congregate meals are held at noon in the Benz Center every Wednesday. A little early or a tad late doesn’t matter…, you are welcome to join old friends and meet some new ones. All are welcome. Enjoy a home-cooked meal that you don’t have to cook. Hope to see you next Wednesday.

Quaker Meeting
Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. the North Sandwich Friends gather at the Quaker Meetinghouse which is located at the convergence of Quaker-Whiteface, Brown Hill, and Stevenson Hill Roads about a half mile up the road from the Durgin Covered Bridge. Children are welcome and child care is provided.

Sandwich 4-H Clubs
Winter weather is now here. If school is canceled or dismissed early due to bad weather, 4-H is cancelled that day. If the weather looks to be deteriorating, you may choose not to send your child to 4-H. Please call Diane at 284-7168 if your child will not be attending a meeting they are expected at or if you have any questions.

Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. With the new year comes preparations for fashion revue. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place. Please call Bob at 284-7708 for details. Bob would like to encourage more 4-H families and others to get involved. Bob is quite a handy person and he has a number of vintage tools that with a little repair will do a good job again. He would like to work with some people on refurbishing the tools. Members can choose from an assortment of woodworking, metal working, and gardening tools. Any tools that they refurbish they may keep for themselves.

Several 4-H programs take place Mondays after school. The first Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m. is Cat Club at Mocha Rizing; cat lovers of all ages are welcome. The second and fourth Mondays of the month are Fiber Arts which covers a whole range of fiber processing from fiber animal to finished products. The third Monday of the month will be rabbit club. Fiber arts, rabbit and dog club will meet at the Sandwich Fire Station or across the street at Soft Touch Farm. From 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All the Monday programs, except cat club (which is for ages 2 to 92+) are designed for youths 4-H age 8+.

A Cloverbud (5-7 year old) group will start up in January and meet once a month through June. A variety of projects will be sampled depending on the interests of the families who want to sign up. Please call Diane at 284-7168 if you are interested.

All youths who were 5 by January 1, 2010 and not yet 19 by the same date may enroll for the 2009/2010 4-H year. You can get information on joining or helping with Club Sandwich 4-H by calling Diane Johnson at 284-7168 or emailing clubsandwich4h@hotmail.com Information on 4-H in New in New Hampshire and nationally can be found at http://extension.unh.edu The UNH Cooperative Extension, Carroll County Office contact information is as follows: UNH Cooperative Extension, Carroll County Office, 73 Main St., PO Box 1480, Conway, NH 03818 Phone: (603) 447-3834 or 1-800-322-4166 (NH only). Fax: 447-5192 Office Hours: 8 - 4:30, Monday – Friday. Claes Thelemarck is the 4-H Educator.

JANUARY 14, 2010

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

Community Spaghetti Dinner
The community is invited to a Spaghetti supper sponsored by members of the Club Sandwich 4-H Sewing Club. This dinner will be held on Saturday, January, 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Fire Station. Dinner will be spaghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, salad, homemade rolls, beverage and dessert. The cost is $7 per person. There will also be a special price for young kids.

This is a fund-raiser for the sewing group to help them cover the cost of sewing machine maintenance and materials for their community service projects. Sewing members make quilts for children at David’s House in Hanover. They also make simple fleece hats for people with cancer and layette sets for premature babies at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and other hospitals.

Books Sandwiched-In
The Samuel H. Wentworth Library annual Book Reviews “Books Sandwiched-In” will begin next Monday, January 18. The reviews begin at noon and run pretty much every other Monday for four sessions. Nan and Pat Russell (284-6328) and Lucy Glenday (284-7261) are organizing this for the library; please call them with questions. Please bring a sandwich for your lunch, coffee, tea and soup will be available.

Monday, January 18, Geoff Burrows will review the first book of the series “American Lion, Andrew Jackson” by John Meecham.

International Dinner -Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and tallest freestanding mountain in the world, rises in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland to a height of 19,336 feet. In January 2009 Lisa Wardlaw and Susie Linnemayr of Sandwich flew into Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania to meet their guide and begin their incredibly rewarding climbing adventure. Along with their guide and porters, the two spent eight nights on Kilimanjaro traversing an unusual route going on the north side of the mountain prior to summiting from the south side. On Friday, January 22, at the Benz Center, you can join Lisa to hear of her exciting experience and brief safari in Tanzania.

A social half-hour begins at 6:00 (BYOB), the slide program at 6:30, and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Don Brown and staff of the Corner House prepare a fabulous three-course meal. Dinner and slide presentation are $20 per person, payable in advance. Make your checks payable to Sandwich Senior Resources. Reservations should be sent to Coordinator Pam Elliott, Benz Community Center, Box 52, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. The deadline for reservations is January 18.

Other dinners this winter include: February 5, Paula and Charlie Kuehn, Road Trips Through Our National Parks; February 19, David and Jackie Brackett, Alaska to the Tetons; and March 5, Roger Plimmer, Scotland.

Learning to Fall
The book study group discussing "Learning to Fall" by Phil Simmons will continue their meetings beginning on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM at the Blackshear home, 311 N Sandwich Rd, and they will be discussing chapter 7. Everyone is welcome. For information, please call 284-6619

Sandwich Business Group
All Sandwich business owners are encouraged to join the Sandwich Business Group which helps make people aware of the varied businesses and services available in Sandwich. More than 80 businesses have been identified in Sandwich and more than 60 of them can be found in the 2009/2010 Discover Sandwich Brochure. For more information on Sandwich businesses please visit www.discoversandwich.com.

The annual meeting of the group will be held on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Corner House. Hearty hors d’oeuvres will be served and the cost with tax and gratuity will be $15. Please call the Corner House at 284-6219 to let them know you plan to attend.

The group will meet on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 a.m. at Mocha Rizing. The 2010/2011 Discover Sandwich Brochure needs to be assembled and printed by early spring so the group needs input, suggestions, improvements and some ideas for a cover picture for the new season. Bring your ideas. All Sandwich businesses owners, large and small, and people interested in Sandwich businesses are welcome to attend. ,_.___

Fun Sled Dog Race
On Saturday, January 23, have fun at the Second Annual Wonalancet Fun Run Sled Dog

Race, sponsored by Patriot Siberian Husky Rescue. This is a 15 mile loop course that starts and finishes in the field across from the Wonalancet Chapel. Food and hot beverages will be provided by the Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club. Race start is promptly at 9:00 a.m.. If you would like any more information or to help at the race start or at one of the road crossings please contact Marsha Colcord at 986-8375 or tecnalanowridge@ttlc.net

2010 Sidehiller Snowshoe Race
Here’s an announcement for the 2010 Sidehiller Snowshoe Race, to be held in conjunction with the Sandwich Winter Carnival, January 30, 11:00 a.m. The race is part of the Granite State and Western Mass Athletic Club series, as well as a qualifier for the National Championships, but don't be intimidated. It is a fun race for snow-shoers at all levels. A limited number of racing snowshoes are available for loan; call to reserve (367-8676). Entry forms are available at http://whitemountainmilers.com/sidehiller/, Mocha Rizing, and the North Sandwich Store. If you have questions, contact Paul Kirsch at 367-8676 or pkirsch@roadrunner.com.

Volunteers are needed for the January 30 snowshoe race. They need people to work the road crossing, keeping the snow on the road in good shape for the racers and managing traffic. The time period is, roughly, 10:15 to 12:45. The race itself will start at 11:00 a.m. If shoveling snow is not appealing, you can help at the start line or direct runners out on the course. Please contact Leland Yee at lyee4062@gmail.com or 284-7272.

Sand Shed
The Sand Shed at the Highway Department is now gated and is for use by the Highway department only. Sandwich residents can now fill their five gallon buckets at the sand pile located on the loading ramp next to the Sand Shed, which is directly under the street light. Thank-you, Selectmen's Office

White Mountain Fitness Associates
Happy New Year from White Mountain Fitness Associates! If you are feeling cabin fever and would like to enjoy some great company and get some exercise- consider joining one of two programs that take place right here in town.

Sandwich Adult Fitness: this is a program that has been in place for over 20 years (we are growing old together!) The class is a carefully designed one hour program that includes stretching, body strength training and low-impact cardiovascular work. This would be a good choice for active seniors who are in good health. Class is held Monday at 9:30 am, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 am at the Sandwich Town Hall.

Workout for the Wise: a new program that has become instantly popular by seniors that need a more gentle approach to exercise. This 45 minute class involves stretching and strength training using the support of chairs. Classes are held on Mondays at 11:00 am, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 at the Doris Benz Community Center (no stairs.)

Classes are taught by Colleen McDermott who has 25 years experience in the Adult Fitness Field. Blood pressure monitoring is available. Fee is $5 per class. For more information call Colleen at 284-6439.

Exercise with Mio
Happy New Year to everyone! Every year more than 50% of American people decide to lose weight and eat healthy. After a couple of weeks, people start to drop off and start to make excuses. Mio Kerr encourages you to make this year little special. Make small changes that you can make into your daily routine. Eat more food (a lot of people are not eating enough) but little more healthy food. It's better to eat small 5-6 meals a day than 3 big meals. Stop feeling guilty when you eat not so healthy food. Move at least 30min a day; put exercise in your daily to do list. It's so easy to put into your day if you know how to. You don't have to do one big session, you can do 5min at a time. You just need to know how to lift weights with good form and find some cardio exercise you enjoy. If you need some tips and have some questions about exercise please e-mail miokerr@hotmail.com or come to her class at Town Hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 9:00 am. The group really has fun and it is a very relaxed setting so why not try one and make your 2010 to be a happy, healthy and feel good year.

Sled Dog Races
Think Snow!! The Sandwich Sled Dog Race will be held on Saturday, February 20, starting at Floyd’s Field on Bennett Street in North Sandwich at 9:00 a.m. Mushers from as far away as Minnesota competed last year in what was previously the Sandwich Notch 60. The Sandwich Central School PTO will once again host a family supper on Friday night before the Race at the school cafeteria prior to the Musher’s Meeting. The race organizers, Sandwich Sidehillers and the staff at the Sandwich Animal Hospital,e continue to need and ask for your support, both financially and as volunteers for the day of the Race. They thank the local businesses and individuals for generous donations already received. For more information, call Julie or Marsha at 284-6206 or visit the website at www.sandwichsleddograce.org

The Cross Country Ski Trails are being groomed again on the fairgrounds and are in great shape. The Sandwich Fair hopes everyone enjoys using them and they thank those who keep them groomed. Please remember when using the trails that snow-shoers and walkers should stay to the side of the groomed trail and any deposits left by your dog(s) should be removed. Inter-Lakes Nordic Team, Moultonborough Nordic Team and the Sandwich Rec. Dept. all use the trails for practice for meets, so please be respectful.

Please have a great 2010. We look forward to seeing you at our 100^th Anniversary Fair in October! Happy New Year! The Sandwich Fair Association

Lego Club
Bethany Powers writes: If you find yourself clearing out that toy chest or your attic of unwanted Legos, then the library is the place to bring them! Wednesdays, the Library is hosting (and Robyn Tolles leading) an after-school Lego club for grade-school students and we are still looking for donations of regular sized Legos to add to the library's collection.

Students will take the bus to the library after school and explore the world of pure imagination... Lego-style! For the month of January we have a rotating display in the case upstairs and after, will have the kids' creations on display in the downstairs meeting room. Stop by on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. and see the creators in action!
Maybe they'll even let you lend a hand! For more details or to sign up, call the library 284-6665. For donations, just drop them off during business hours or call Bethany Powers at 284-7409.

During the early part of 2010, Rev. David Morgan will be discussing "What is the Church" during Sunday morning service at 10:00 a.m. in the Methodist Meetinghouse. As we know, the church and its relevancy to our lives has changed dramatically over the last couple of generations. You are cordially invited to learn how the church and its people will be affected by the change. Rev. Morgan will discuss some of what he sees in the Sandwich community and its relationship to The Federated Church. Remember, casual winter dress is always appropriate during the cold weather and we are sure you will receive a friendly smile to warm you upon arrival for morning service. If you need an invitation, please consider this as your personal one - you are always welcome at The Federated Church and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday mornings.

If anyone needs spiritual care, please call the church office at 284-6151 and leave word to that effect.

Master Plan
The Master Plan Update Committee believes that through the forums and surveys the people have clearly outlined their vision for Sandwich’s future, and work is proceeding on developing the plan to bring that about. However, the committee welcomes any additional thoughts and suggestions you may have, and invite you to attend any of their committee meetings, typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall. However, they sometimes alter the schedule, so check with the Selectmen Office to verify that they’re meeting.

All folks age 60 and older are invited to join others in the community for a hot lunch. Congregate meals are held at noon in the Benz Center every Wednesday. A little early or a tad late doesn’t matter…, you are welcome to join old friends and meet some new ones. All are welcome. Enjoy a home-cooked meal that you don’t have to cook. Hope to see you next Wednesday.

Sandwich 4-H Clubs
Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This month, the members are sewing garments for Fashion Revue in March. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.

JANUARY 21, 2010

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

Winter doesn’t stop many around Sandwich; it just means different activities. On any given day, you’ll see X-C skiers out on the groomed trails on Quimby Field and the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Living where I do, I get to constantly watch the various skiers who are out daily on the field where the rides and midway set up at fair time. During the morning and after lunch, Nordic skiers make leisurely laps and occasionally stop to make a snowman. When school lets out ski-skaters from the local high school teams are out in their sleek gear zipping along the trail. Most of the skiers make happy conversation and it brightens my day to hear them swoosh and giggle.

In the village, people are out skating on the town rink and then gathering at Mocha Rizing for a hot chocolate. Having such a nice gathering place for coffee or another hot treat in the center of all the activity in town really helps keep people connected in all weather.

All over town the Sandwich Sidhillers have groomed trails for skiing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. On the lake, bob houses dot the ice and you can tell that people have having a good time.

The news around the world is often sad and scary. Without question, Sandwich folk listen to and debate, the issues of the day; and anguish over injustice and hardship. We all try to make a positive difference when and where we can; and for the most part we’re a pretty caring and cheerful bunch. Isn’t it nice to live someplace where happy, active, social activity is a daily occurrence? Do what good you can to make the world a better place and enjoy the day!

Senior Meals Program
The Moultonborough-Sandwich Senior Meals Program is a nutrition program for the seniors in these communities. The coordinators of the program are happy to serve a noon meal to all the seniors that wish to receive one. This meal would be delivered to your home by one of the wonderful volunteers. For more information call 476-5110
P.S. This is delicious food and the program would like to see an increase in number of Sandwich residents receiving the meals. Thank you.

Giving Meal
All are invited to the monthly “Giving Meal “ Tuesday, evening January 26, at Methodist Meetinghouse of the Federated Church . This month the Sunday School Youth will be serving casseroles. Enjoy a hearty meal with friends and neighbors and help the youth raise money for a good cause.

Over the Hill Hikers
The Sandwich Over the Hill Hikers are enjoying their winter activities. On Tuesdays a group of cross country skiers travels north, usually to groomed ski trails. Snowshoers often join this group. Carpooling is part of the Tuesday plan. The downhill skiers have various arrangements for meeting and carpooling to the trails.

On Friday a group meets in the morning for local cross country skiing , snowshoeing, and when snow is scarce, walking. The Friday activities end with soup and sociability at a participants home.

If anyone would like to join any of these activities, please call the Over the Hill Leader, Pat Russell at 284-6328. Pat can tell you the time, place for the meeting, leader of the various trips, and discuss with you what equipment is needed. It is not necessary to be a member of the Over the Hill Hikers to join one of the outings.

Road Trips Through Our National Parks
The International Nights at the Benz Center will continue on Friday, February 5, with Road Trips Through Our National Parks. Think you must travel abroad for fabulous scenery – deserts, mountains, canyons, caverns, rock formations, flora, fauna, and more? America has a so much to offer, and it’s right here in our own backyard. Join Paula and Charlie Kuehn on February 5 at the Benz Center, for their program, Road Trips Through Our National Parks. Charlie’s keen eye behind the lens captures the moment, while Paula narrates the tour. See what our country has to offer. Come and enjoy America the beautiful.

A social half-hour begins at 6:00 (BYOB), the slide program at 6:30, and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Don Brown and staff of the Corner House prepare a fabulous three-course meal. Dinner and slide presentation are $20 per person, payable in advance. Make checks payable to Sandwich Senior Resources. Reservations should be sent to Coordinator Pam Elliott, Benz Community Center, Box 52, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. The deadline for reservations is February 1.

The remaining programs for 2010 include: February 19 -- Alaska to the Tetons – David and Jackie Brackett; March 5 -- Scotland - Roger Plimmer

Books Sandwiched-In
The Samuel H. Wentworth Library annual Book Reviews “Books Sandwiched-In” will begin this past Monday. The reviews begin at noon and run pretty much every other Monday for four sessions. Nan and Pat Russell (284-6328) and Lucy Glenday (284-7261) are organizing this for the library; please call them with questions. Please bring a sandwich for your lunch, coffee, tea and soup will be available.

Saving the Forbes Structure
The Sandwich Historical Society presents "Saving the Forbes Structure Project". A 2009 project to preserve the structural and historical elements of the former Forbes residence (Map U3, Lot 1, 56 Main Street, Center Sandwich). Come view the PowerPoint presentations which includes the history of the building as well as the step-by-step process of the deconstruction.

There will be two upcoming presentations by Tom Shevenell and Geoff Burrows which will be held at the Benz Center on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.. and Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Community Woodshare
Shawn Papp writes: Hope everyone's New Year is going well and our resolutions are still intact! Just wanted to say that recently citizens have added to the stockpile and if anyone has a need, it is there. Just call the Town Hall and arrangements can be made. Wanted to also take this opportunity to thank P.C Hoag & Co. for their recent delivery of wood to the town stockpile from one of their customers in Tamworth. It is this kind of collaboration between town government and private enterprise that I hope can continue for the benefit of all. Thanks again and enjoy the new powder!

If you would like to donate monetarily please send your contribution to: GALA-Community Woodshare; P.O. Box 325; Sandwich, NH 03227 If you would like to contribute time and energy, there will soon be an effort to work up any un-split wood at the transfer station.

Excursions Through the White Mountains
Wednesday, February 10th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth, Tim Muskat will present *Excursion, Excursus: Six Years' Solo Rambling Through* *New Hampshire's Whites*. Each winter over the past six years Tim has climbed solo to the summits of all forty-eight of NH's highest peaks. This past winter, for emphasis, he tackled them all twice. Attend for an evening of photograph, poetry, questing and recollection.

ATTP at NH Theatre Awards
Advice To The Players has been nominated for six awards for their 2009 theatre season, and has been invited to perform a scene from Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ onstage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on February 5. ‘Henry V’ was nominated for Best Production in the professional Drama/Comedy category as well as garnering nominations for Caroline Nesbitt as Best Director and Patrick Hornig for Best Sound Designer. Presented in March 2009, ‘Henry V’ featured Advice To The Players’ familiar mix of professional actors and area teens.

Advice To The Players summer show, Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’, also received three nominations. Heather Hamilton was nominated for Best Actress for her performance of Hermione, and Robert Bates and Lisa Thompson each received Supporting Actor nominations for their performances as Antigonus and Paulina.

“'Henry V' and 'The Winter's Tale' are not the easiest stories in the world’ remarked Caroline Nesbitt, who directed both productions. “One deals with the human cost of war and the other examines the way lives are destroyed when emotions like rage and jealousy go out of control. If the plays were tragedies, they'd be easier, you'd just end up with dead bodies all over the stage! Instead, they each deal with very modern issues, ask very hard questions, and don't give easy answers. Just like life. I guess that's one reason I've always wanted to do them, even though they scared me to death. They seemed like a good pair to end my tenure with ATTP. I am humbled by and grateful for our amazing company, and thrilled to have its incredible work recognized.'

Heading up the company for the performance will be Advice To The Players’ acting Artistic Director, Mark Woollett, who will be directing Advice To The Players’ March 2010 production of ‘Hamlet’. The twelve-member ensemble, armed with broadswords, will be recreating part of the famous Battle of Agincourt for the popular awards show. Tickets for the show, which is at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Friday February 5 at 7 pm, are available by calling 668-5588, or online at http://palacetheatre.org/. Information about Advice To The Players can be found at www.advicetotheplayers.org.

Robert Burns Night
Sunday, Jan. 24 marks the 13th annual celebration of Robert Burns Night at the Corner House Inn. Robert Burns’ Nights are celebrated all over the world – “Wherever there are Scots” – as a way to honor all things Scottish and keep tradition alive. Pipe Major Gordon Webster (former piper to HM Queen Elizabeth), his wife Lezlie and their talented daughter and son from the NH School of Scottish Arts will be some of the featured entertainers. In addition, well known Tamworth resident and British Isles storyteller Marion Posner will help to make this year’s Burns’ Night one of the best yet!

Make your reservations for a fun Scottish evening of verse, songs, piping and Highland dancing and a delectable 5 course feast put on by the talented Corner House culinary team. And….of course, the traditional Haggis is part of the feast! The festivities begin at 5:30 pm. Highland dress or not. The price is $38. per person, NH tax & 20% gratuity additional. For more information and reservations contact the Corner House Inn at 284-6219 or online at info@cornerhouseinn.com

Fun Sled Dog Race
On Saturday, January 23, have fun at the Second Annual Wonalancet Fun Run Sled Dog

SCC Annual Auction
Please note that the 7th Annual Auction to benefit the Sandwich Children's Center will be on Friday, March 27 at the Corner House Inn. Tickets are limited so please mark your 2010 calendars for this fun event. More details in the coming weeks...

The Carroll County Transit Project (CCTP)
The Carroll County Transit Project is simply an effort to bring public transportation to Carroll County. In April of 2009 the Sandwich Selectmen asked Howard Cunningham to represent the Town of Sandwich as an "advisory council" member of the CCTP. He has attended the monthly meetings of the advisory council since, and has been an active advocate for Sandwich.

Four handicapped accessible buses, paid for with federal funds, are being ordered and initial service plans for communities have been developed. CCTP is asking each town for $3000.00 to provide initial support (jobs) for the personnel who will run the system. It is anticipated that this will be a one - time request as revenues from the system, along with government subsidies, should meet future needs.

There is a more detailed description of the plan along with a petition needing signatures at Mocha Rizing. Supporting the petition will enable Sandwich voters to decide the issue at Town Meeting in March.

Pub Entertainment at the Corner House
Each Friday evening enjoy live music in the Corner House Pub. Entertainers for the remainder of this month and next month include: Friday, Jan. 22, Lisa Young & Friends; Lively vocals, talented rock ‘n roll trio; Friday, Jan. 29, Jill Ducsai, Talented Sandwich Rock ‘n Roll singer; Friday, Feb. 5, Sta’s, Charismatic acoustic rock ; Friday, Feb. 12, Sweet Life Revue featuring Roger Sorlien, Kathy Carney & Katie O’Connell performing folk & Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin; Friday Feb. 19, Doug Hazard, Sandwich’s Dangerous Folksinger!; Friday Feb. 26, Jill Ducsai, Talented Sandwich Rock ‘n Roll singer.

Baker Sought
The Wentworth Library is looking for volunteer bakers to help with our Friday coffee and snack table. If you will already be baking for another event or have a quick recipe for coffee cake, muffins, cookies or other yummy things, sign up for a week. They only need about 2 dozen or so, enough to fill a dinner-sized plate. You can be a one-time baker or help out once every couple of months. Snacks are set out with coffee throughout the day on Fridays beginning at 10am but donated goodies can be brought by and refrigerated the day before. What recipe do you have to show off?

The library also has our new Adopt-A-Shelf sheet for those of you who kindly double-check our shelving efforts. If you are interested in helping to keep a section alphabetized, come on in and pick a letter or category and check it once a month (more if you are so motivated). That's it! It's really easy and it makes a big difference.

Also, the library is always looking for a few good long- or short-term volunteers who may have a consistent hour or two a week to help with some on-going projects at the library. Some of these projects include computer work, labeling books, shelving or simply helping to decorate the library for each holiday or season.

The library is a place for and of the community. Your help is needed and desired! If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Bethany Powers 284-6665.

Lego Creations
Check out the new Lego Club creations on display in the library! 18 little inventors created cars, planes, houses and, well, you may need to use your imaginations on some of them. Lego Club meets every Wednesday after-school, so watch the rotating displays at the top of the stairs for the next month or so.

The Club is still looking for donations of used or new Legos... contact Bethany Powers at the library 284-6665

Rev. David Morgan will continue his discussion of “What is the Church?" during Sunday morning service at 10:00 a.m. in the Methodist Meetinghouse. As we know, the church and its relevancy to our lives has changed dramatically over the last couple of generations. You are cordially invited to learn how the church and its people will be affected by the change. Rev. Morgan will discuss some of what he sees in the Sandwich community and its relationship to The Federated Church. Remember, casual winter dress is always appropriate during the cold weather and we are sure you will receive a friendly smile to warm you upon arrival for morning service. If you need an invitation, please consider this as your personal one - you are always welcome at The Federated Church and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday mornings.

If anyone needs spiritual care, please call the church office at 284-6151 and leave word to that effect.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place. Please call Bob at 284-7708 for details.

The second and fourth Mondays of the month are Fiber Arts which covers a whole range of fiber crafts such as wool processing, spinning, felting, knitting, rug hooking… The third Monday of the month will be rabbit club. Fiber arts and rabbit club will meet at the Sandwich Fire Station or across the street at Soft Touch Farm from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; these programs are designed for youths 4-H age 8+.

The first Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m. is Cat Club at Mocha Rizing. Cat lovers ages (2-92+) are welcome to stop by to enjoy a hot drink and some cat chat and possibly a cat craft. .

JANUARY 28, 2010

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

Rain and ice certainly are not welcome this week with the Sandwich Winter Carnival coming up this Saturday. Ice under foot is always something to be wary of and ice grippers are now just one more piece of winter gear we’ll need to keep handy. Some nice snow for the weekend would definitely be appreciated by many.

It was sad to hear last week that David Leach lost most of his farm animals in a barn fire Thursday evening. The Sandwich Fire and Rescue Squad were able to save David’s house and some outbuildings; but the large barn was destroyed and chickens, cattle, goats, and pigs perished. A number of people both here in Sandwich and in some neighboring towns have asked me if there is anything that they can do to help David. At press time (Monday noon), I know there were some plans coming together through the Sandwich Selectman’s Office; but they have not been finalized. Sometime soon, there will be a post on the Sandwich Board and next week I should have some information for the Sandwich Column.

Sandwich Winter Carnival
The Annual Sandwich Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Sandwich Recreation
Department and supported by many organizations and businesses in town, will be held on Saturday, January 30. Most of the activities will take place at the Ice Skating Rink, the Sandwich Town Hall and Quimby Field.

Get psyched up and ready for the competitions on Winter Carnival Day! Here’s the list of activities: 10:00 a.m. Kid's Snow Shoe Races Quimby Field; 11am Adult Snowshoe Races on Quimby Field and Lakes Region Lakers Mites Demonstration at the Skating Rink; 12 noon, Ice Carving Demonstration in front of Town Hall; 12 noon Chili Contest in the Town Hall; Mailers (Moultonborough/Inter-Lakes High School Hockey) Team followed by instructional skate for kids with high school players at the Skating Rink; 12 noon, Scavenger Hunt for Kids and ongoing Trivia Contest at the Ice Rink; 12 noon Snow Sculpting by the Inter-Lakes High School Honor Society; 12 noon, Face Painting and food provided by the Sandwich Central School PTO; 1:00 p.m., Kids skating contest and Curling at the Ice Rink; Sled Dog and Skijoring demo, next to the Ice Rink; 2:00 p.m., Sledding across from the Ice Rink; 2:00 p.m. Adult pick-up hockey at the Ice Rink.

Some activities are subject to change due to certain weather conditions. Other activities may be added as a substitution, again, depending on the weather! At press time there was some talk of a dance at Town Hall on Saturday night. Look around for posting on the Sandwich Board and posters around town. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call the Sandwich Rec Department at 284-6473. Porter Moore, Interim P & R Director.

2010 Sandwich Sidehillers Snowshoe Race
The 2010 Sandwich Sidehillers Snowshoe Race, will be held in conjunction with the Sandwich Winter Carnival, January 30; and it will start at 11:00 a.m. by the tennis courts on Quimby Field The race is part of the Granite State and Western Mass Athletic Club series, as well as a qualifier for the National Championships, but don't be intimidated. It is a fun race for snow-shoers at all levels. A limited number of racing snowshoes are available for loan; call to reserve (367-8676). Entry forms are available at http://whitemountainmilers.com/sidehiller/, Mocha Rizing, and the North Sandwich Store. If you have questions, contact Paul Kirsch at 367-8676 or pkirsch@roadrunner.com or Leland Yee at lyee4062@gmail.com or 284-7272.

The Sandwich Sidehillers should be having their monthly meeting this Thursday, January 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the North Sandwich Store. All are welcome.

Saving the Forbes Structure
The Sandwich Historical Society presents "Saving the Forbes Structure Project", A 2009 project to preserve the structural and historical elements of the former Forbes residence (Map U3, Lot 1, 56 Main Street, Center Sandwich). Come view the PowerPoint presentation which includes the history of the building as well as the step-by-step process of the deconstruction. Thoughts on the future plans for the structure will also be discussed. The presentation by Tom Shevenell and Geoff Burrows will be held at the Benz Center at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30.

Books Sandwiched-In
The Samuel H. Wentworth Library annual Book Reviews “Books Sandwiched-In” is underway. The reviews begin at noon and run pretty much every other Monday for four sessions. Nan and Pat Russell (284-6328) and Lucy Glenday (284-7261) are organizing this for the library; please call them with questions. Please bring a sandwich for your lunch, coffee, tea and soup will be available.

On Monday, February 1, “Supreme Conflict” by Jan Crawford Greenburg, ABC News Reporter, will be reviewed by Bud Martin, Esq. This is a well researched compelling story of the impact of justices of the Supreme Court, beautifully written and a fascinating read for everyone.

February 15, “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog” by Bruce Perry, child psychiatrist and superb researcher will be reviewed by Peter Whelley. This is a very well written and unforgettable account of how early life neglect and violence affect the developing brain.

The final review will take place on Monday, March 1. “The Sound of Freedom: Marion Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Concert That Awakened America” by Ray Arsenault will be reviewed by Sue Speers. A dramatic story of Marion Anderson’s courage and dignity in the face of civil rights, this is a fast moving and exciting book.

Road Trips Through Our National Parks
Think you must travel abroad for fabulous scenery – deserts, mountains, canyons, caverns, rock formations, flora, fauna, and more? America has a so much to offer, and it's right here in our own backyard. Join Paula and Charlie Kuehn on February 5 at the Benz Center, for their program, Road Trips Through Our National Parks. Charlie's keen eye behind the lens captures the moment, while Paula narrates the tour. See what our country has to offer. Come and enjoy America the beautiful.

A social half-hour begins at 6:00 (BYOB), the slide program at 6:30, and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Don Brown and staff of the Corner House prepare a fabulous three-course meal. Dinner and slide presentation are $20 per person, payable in advance. Make checks payable to Sandwich Senior Resources. Reservations should be sent to Coordinator Pam Elliott, Benz Community Center, Box 52, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. The deadline for reservations is February 1.

The remaining programs 2010 include: February 19 -- Alaska to the Tetons – David and Jackie Brackett; March 5 -- Scotland - Roger Plimmer.

Sled Dog Races
Think Snow!! The Sandwich Sled Dog Race will be held on Saturday, February 20, starting at Floyd’s Field on Bennett Street in North Sandwich at 9:00 a.m. Mushers from as far away as Minnesota competed last year in what was previously the Sandwich Notch 60. The Sandwich Central School PTO will once again host a family supper on Friday night before the Race at the school cafeteria prior to the Musher’s Meeting. The race organizers, Sandwich Sidehillers and the staff at the Sandwich Animal Hospital,e continue to need and ask for your support, both financially and as volunteers for the day of the Race. They thank the local businesses and individuals for generous donations already received. For more information, call Julie or Marsha at 284-6206 or visit the website at www.sandwichsleddograce.org

Sandwich Home Industries' Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Sandwich home Industries will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Benz Center, Heard Road, Center Sandwich. Garry Kalajian, Blacksmith from Bradford, NH (Araratforge.com) will be the guest speaker. Garry will show his work in slides,
actual pieces and tools.

A `Social Hour' of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the presentation. Mark your calendars and treat yourself to an evening of appreciating and learning about an almost forgotten craft.

SHS Calendars
The Sandwich Historical Society still has some 2010 calendars highlighting the 100th anniversary of the Sandwich Fair. The calendar contains lots of great local photos of people and places around Sandwich. Please call the Sandwich Historical Society at 284-6269 if you would like to purchase one.

On Friday a group meets in the morning for local cross country skiing , snowshoeing, and when snow is scarce, walking. The Friday activities end with soup and sociability at a participants home.

Excursions Through the White Mountains
Wednesday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth, Tim Muskat will present *Excursion, Excursus: Six Years' Solo Rambling Through* *New Hampshire's Whites*. Each winter over the past six years Tim has climbed solo to the summits of all forty-eight of NH's highest peaks. This past winter, for emphasis, he tackled them all twice. Attend for an evening of photograph, poetry, questing and recollection.

ATTP at NH Theatre Awards
Advice To The Players has been nominated for six awards for their 2009 theatre season, and has been invited to perform a scene from Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ onstage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on February 5. ‘Henry V’ was nominated for Best Production in the professional Drama/Comedy category as well as garnering nominations for Caroline Nesbitt as Best Director and Patrick Hornig for Best Sound Designer. Presented in March 2009, ‘Henry V’ featured Advice To The Players’ familiar mix of professional actors and area teens.

Sandwich Business Group
All Sandwich business owners are encouraged to join the Sandwich Business Group which helps make people aware of the varied businesses and services available in Sandwich. More than 80 businesses have been identified in Sandwich and more than 60 of them can be found in the 2009/2010 Discover Sandwich Brochure. For more information on Sandwich businesses please visit www.discoversandwich.com.

Pub Entertainment at the Corner House
Each Friday evening enjoy live music in the Corner House Pub. Entertainers for the remainder of this month and next month include: Friday, Jan. 29, Jill Ducsai, Talented Sandwich Rock ‘n Roll singer; Friday, Feb. 5, Sta’s, Charismatic acoustic rock ; Friday, Feb. 12, Sweet Life Revue featuring Roger Sorlien, Kathy Carney & Katie O’Connell performing folk & Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin; Friday Feb. 19, Doug Hazard, Sandwich’s Dangerous Folksinger!; Friday Feb. 26, Jill Ducsai, Talented Sandwich Rock ‘n Roll singer.

Sandwich Library
The library has a new Adopt-A-Shelf sheet for those of you who kindly double-check our shelving efforts. If you are interested in helping to keep a section alphabetized, come on in and pick a letter or category and check it once a month (more if you are so motivated). That's it! It's really easy and it makes a big difference.

Also, the library is always looking for a few good long- or short-term volunteers who may have a consistent hour or two a week to help with some on-going projects at the library. Some of these projects include computer work, labeling books, shelving or simply helping to decorate the library for each holiday or season.

The library is a place for and of the community. Your help is needed and desired! If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Bethany Powers 284-6665.

If anyone needs spiritual care, please call the church office at 284-6151 and leave word to that effect.

Sandwich 4-H Clubs
The first Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m. is Cat Club at Mocha Rizing. Cat lovers ages (2-92+) are welcome to stop by to enjoy a hot drink and some cat chat and possibly a cat craft.

Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This month, the members are sewing garments for Fashion Revue in March. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place. Please call Bob at 284-7708 for details.

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