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MARCH 5, 2009

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

March has finally arrived; and true to the old saying “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”, we have some new fresh snow. The snow doesn’t bother me much at this point; but I really would love to be able to walk from the house to the barn without needing ice grips! We’ll all enjoy the snow as much as we can for as long as it remains and/or keeps coming. The days are getting longer and by the time April 1 rolls around, it would sure be great to start seeing grass and comfortable sunny days. Happy March!

Ladies Aid
The Ladies of the Federated Church of Sandwich will gather on Thursday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Meetinghouse. The workshop for the morning will be clipping Campbell’s Soup labels for a mission project. Sue Speers is the Convener. Cecelia Hansen and Donna Johnson will be the hostesses and providing dessert and beverages; people should bring a sandwich for their lunch. Marion Blackshear will lead devotions. After lunch, Diane Johnson of Soft Touch Farm in Sandwich will do a demonstration of needle-felting. Ladies may make a complimentary flower pin for themselves if they choose. All are welcome to attend.

Sandwich Woman’s Club
The Sandwich Woman’s Club will hold it’s March meeting at Bucky’s Restaurant on Route 109 South in Moultonborough on Wednesday, March 25 at noon.. Members will be called for their reservations and lunch choices. All are welcome, including men who are interested in the topic. If you would like to attend and are not called, please call Diane Johnson (284-7168) or Pam Elliott (284-6623)

Master Plan Public Forums
Eighty five people recently attended 2 public forums to learn about the proposed update to the Sandwich Master Plan. The forums were conducted by the Master Plan Update Subcommittee of the Sandwich Planning Board. The objective was to ensure that townspeople fully understand the proposed program so they can vote at the March 11 Town Meeting on an article to appropriate $42,500 for the 2009 work program.

Both events started with a brief overview of the current status of the work program and then opened up for extensive Q&A sessions. Master Plan Chairman Carroll Bewley and Forum Moderator Lee Quimby both agreed that the events were a tremendous success and thanked people for turning out.

For those who could not attend, a detailed Q&A document is still available from the Town Hall, the North Sandwich Store, the Wentworth Library and Mocha Rizing. Additionally, copies may be down loaded from the Town's web site: "town.sandwich.nh.us," then clicking onto the Planning Board's page.

British Royal Houses
So much to see; so little time! But wait, don't fret...you can see it all when you tour British Royal Houses with Debbie Plimmer. Visit Hampton Court Palace, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Osborne House, Althorp, Sandringham House, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyrood House, Castle of Mey, Balmoral Castle, and the Braemar Games. Peek into the private lives of the Royal Family, as seen in the style and furnishing of their homes. Debbie has a love for photography, a practiced eye, and abundant knowledge garnered from years of living in and visiting the UK. Don’t miss out!

This final International Night of the 2009 series takes place at the Benz Center on Friday, March 13. A social time begins at 6:00 p.m. (BYOB), and your tour begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will follow the slide presentation. Reserve your place for hors d’oeuvres and dinner catered by Don Brown of the Corner House Inn. Send your check by March 9, 2009, to Sandwich Senior Resources, P.O. Box 52, Center Sandwich, NH, 03227. The cost is $20 per person. Have Questions? Need more information? Call David Blackshear at 284-6619.

Books Sandwiched-In
The Samuel H. Wentworth Library annual Book Reviews “Books Sandwiched-In” will last one more week due to snow on Monday. The remaining session is Monday, March 9. John Davies will review “The Bishop’s Daughter” by Honor Moore.. This book is a memoir of Paul Moore, Episcopal bishop of New York, a powerful figure. It is an honest account of the bisexuality of both this great man and his daughter.

Nan and Pat Russell (284-6328) and Lucy Glenday (284-7261) are organizing this for the Friends of the Library; please call them with questions. Please bring a sandwich for your lunch, coffee, tea and soup will be available.

Upcoming Meetings and Elections
Town Meeting Elections will be held on Tuesday, March 10th from 10 am - 7 pm, at the Central Fire Station Sandwich Town Meeting will be Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm at Sandwich Central School. Annual Reports are out.

Congregate Meals
Winter’s chill is still here and the snow is as deep as ever. Why not come in out of the weather and join others in the community for a nice home-cooked meal. Congregate meals are held at noon in the Benz Center every Wednesday. Even if you are running a bit early or a tad bit late, you are welcome to join old friends and meet some new ones. All are welcome. Hope to see you next Wednesday.

Sandwich Police Department
The Sandwich Police Department responded to 163 calls for service during the month of February.

February 3: Theft and Littering: SPD responded to the Sandwich Creamery for a report of subjects stealing ice cream and dumping their trash in the parking area. The case is under investigation and SPD is pursuing leads.

February 3: MV Accident and Arrest: A vehicle traveling south on Whiteface Road, crashed when the operator lost control and rolled the vehicle over on the curve across from the Pot Hole. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed. The operator, a resident of Albany, NH fled the scene and was later located. He was arrested by SPD on a warrant for Driving without a Valid License, and will appear at District Court March 18, 2009 at 12 noon.

February 9: Of interest and Training: SPD received as a result of Highway Safety Grant from NH Police Standards and Training a new Alco-Sensor FST, preliminary breath testing instrument, at no cost to the department. This piece of equipment is a hand-held breath testing device, and assists officers in DWI and underage drinking investigations. This device replaces one of the two Intoximeter SD-5 models the department received, several years ago from the same grant. Sgt. Wyman who is a certified Breath Testing Instructor, attended the Instructor update course for this piece of equipment and has brought other department members up to speed with its use.

February 14: Violation of Restraining Order: SPD received a report of a possible violation of a restraining order that occurred on February 13. Subsequent investigation revealed that there had not been a violation of the restraining order.

February 14: Assist Other Dept. and Negligent Driving: SPD stopped a vehicle for MPD at the intersection of Route 25 and Route 109 North. The vehicle had almost caused a three car accident due to erratic driving. Subsequently the operator was issued a warning for Negligent Driving. The operator was using a GPS while driving and not paying attention.

February 15: Theft: A logger working in North Sandwich reported the theft of wood by a sub-contracted truck driver. Subsequent investigation revealed that there may have been a miscommunication between the parties. The sub-contractor did reimburse the logger for the wood.

February 17: Assist Other Department: SPD assisted Moultonborough Police with the investigation of a restraining order violation that occurred in Moultonborough.

February 22: SPD was called to investigate a report of an overdue hiker on Mount Whiteface. The subject’s car was located by SPD in the Ferncroft Rd trail parking lot. NH Fish and Game was called, and responded with their Mountain Rescue Unit. The hiker was found the following day by Fish and Game and led out.

February 23: Arrest: A Center Sandwich resident was arrested on North Sandwich Road for Driving After Suspension/ Revocation. He is scheduled to appear at District Court on March 18, 2009 at 12 noon.

February 25: Assist Other Department: SPD assisted Tamworth Police Department with the investigation of a traffic accident on Route 25 in front of the South Tamworth Store.

February 26: Criminal Mischief: SPD received a report from a Sandwich resident that the wires on their snowmobile trailer had been deliberately cut.

February 26: Criminal Mischief: SPD responded to a west Sandwich resident's house where a door had been damaged. Entry was attempted into the residence but not successful. The only damage was to the door.

February 28: Criminal Mischief: SPD responded to a job site in North Sandwich where a contractor reported that a window to an excavator had been smashed out.

February 28: Assist Other Department: SPD assisted Tamworth Police with the investigation of a traffic accident on Route 25 near Jackman Pond Rd.

Other Calls: 1 MV Unlock; 2 Road Hazard; 6 Application for Pistol Permit; 16 Investigation Follow-ups; 26 Administration related calls; 13 Prosecution related calls; 2 Parking Complaints; 1 Noise Complaint; 5 Directed Patrol; 1VIN Verification; 3 Found / Lost Property; 2 Assist FD / EMS; 1 Suspicious Person / Vehicle; 2 MV Complaints; 5 Alarms; 7 Assists to Motorist / Citizen; 2 911 hang-up calls; 42 Misc. Calls.

February Weather
Rod Weinberg has compiled the weather data from his home weather station on Diamond Ledge road. Total snowfall for the month was 22.9" which is 3.8" above normal. Total precipitation was 2.86" which is 0.28" below the norm. The highest wind gust observed was 58 mph on the 23rd. The average high temperature for the month was 31.5 deg. and the low was 14.3 deg. This is 1.1 degrees above normal. The warmest day was 53 deg. on the 11th and the coldest was 2 deg. on the 5th.

Soup Story and Song_.___
Join friends and neighbors for an evening of Soup, Story and Song at The Community School this Saturday, 3/7, from 5-8pm. at the school on Bunker Hill road in South Tamworth. They'll offer a hearty meal of soups made from TCS veggies
canned and frozen by our harvest class and/or locally-raised ham, Sunnyfield Bakery breads, and an array of fresh-baked desserts.

Acclaimed storytellers, Heidi and Ed Fayle, will spin yarns and sing songs, Ben Cook--of
South Tamworth--will recite from his book of poems and sing some originals, and Nat
Scrimshaw will do Chalk Talks, sending each child (or adult?) home with a custom-made
sketch. If you've got a song to share, feel like dancing, would love to hear a story or two, or just need to get out of the house, come to South Tamworth on the 7th!

There is no charge for this family event, though donations are gratefully accepted.
Call 323-7000 for more information or directions.

New Fitness Class!
Get ready for Spring and Summer. Join Mio Kerr on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-10am at the Sandwich Town Hall. Classes are designed to provide a full body workout and will include cardio, toning, strength and stretching exercises. She will particularly focus on proper body alignment and form in order to minimize injury and maximize results.

Mio has over 16 years of fitness teaching experience and has been certified by the Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I’m also a certified personal trainer and have studied and taught Pilates and Yoga.

Classes begin on March 10. All levels of fitness experience and ability are welcome. Bring your water bottle and exercise mat (if you have one) and of course don’t forget your sneakers. Cost is $5 per class. If there are any questions or if you need any further information please call Mio at 603-284-7276 or email me at miokerr@hotmail.com

Sandwich Caregivers
The Sandwich Caregivers needs to recruit at least 5 new volunteer drivers to add to the current list. The policy of the Board is to ask each volunteer to provide transportation for just one service a month. With enough drivers this can work very well. Please consider helping residents of Sandwich with your offer to help. Contact Tom Cullen, president, at 284-7184

Federated Church of Sandwich
Morning worship is at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Methodist Meetinghouse. Rev. David Morgan is the interim pastor. Childcare is available during the service and refreshments are served afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.
All youth are welcome to attend Sunday School which is held in the Baptist Meetinghouse at 9:45 each Sunday morning.
The noon Lenten lunch and discussion group will continue each Wednesday until April 1. Soup and bread will be served. Rev. David Morgan will lead the group.
Any questions, please call the church office at 284-6151.

Sandwich Business Group
More than 100 businesses have been identified in Sandwich and more than 60 of them can be found in the 2008 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, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Mocha Rizing. The 2009 Discover Sandwich Brochure will need to be proofed for the final time prior to printing. Input and ideas are always welcome. All Sandwich businesses owners, large and small, are encouraged to attend. Marketing plans for 2009.

After the initial meeting a Second Cup meeting will be held which will be an information discussion and exchange of ideas on websites. Anyone who designs websites or who is interested in this topic is welcome to stop by Mocha Rizing at 9:30 a.m. on April 6.

Sandwich Adult Fitness Class
For any and all who might be interested in a lively supervised exercise program- the Sandwich Adult Fitness Crew (which has been meeting for 2 decades) would like to invite you to join us at the Town Hall on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m.

The class is led by Colleen McDermott, an Exercise Physiologist and Community Health Educator. The one-hour program is carefully designed and consists of stretching, strength-training and cardiovascular work. The fee is $5 per class. Please stop by or give Colleen a call at 284-6439 with questions.

Benz Center
The Benz Center is available for all kinds of family and group functions. It is a big living room—seats about 60-with a great kitchen, fireplace, bathrooms, and a coat closet. It is perfect for your winter gatherings. Please call the Benz Center at 284-7211 or David Blackshear (dmblkshr@together.net 284-6619) to schedule your event.
Winter Hours at the Corner House Inn
Corner House Inn will be closed on Tuesdays during the winter. Serving hours for the balance of the winter and early spring will be: Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4:30 - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4:30 - 10 p.m.; Sunday Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday Dinner: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Storytelling Dinner Program continues every Thursday

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
All 4-H Members are strongly encouraged to do a project for Carroll County Activities Day, Saturday March 28 at Tuftonboro Central School. Sign-in will start at 8:30 am, followed by demonstrations, readings, and fashion revue. Poster and photos will be exhibited through the morning. Jolly Roger 4-H Club of Tuftonboro is the host club. The Events Criteria are available from 4-H project leaders and can be e-mailed to members. This is a great opportunity for members to share what they've been doing with other club members from around the county. This is also a great chance for 4-H clubs to share with others who are new to 4-H or unfamiliar with 4-H clubs and programs.

County Activities Day is a wonderful learning (and teaching) experience. All 4-H families really should make this an event to work on together and to attend with family and friends. Project leaders in club Sandwich in the next few weeks will be helping members select projects to share, and assisting members with logistics and preparations. This is definitely an event that teaches some very valuable life skills like public speaking and presentation skills which members will value for years to come.
Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beginning sewers meet on Tuesday and more advanced sewers meet on Friday. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information. Members are working on their fashion revue projects. The sewing group will be making dinner for Sandwich Election Officials at the firehouse on election day, March 10.
Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sandwich fire Station. Members will work on their knitting and rug hooking projects.

For information on the Sandwich Saddle-ites 4-H Horse Club, please call leader, Holly Cook, at 284-6981.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place on Tuesdays. Please call Bob at 284-7708 for details. Jon and Dan Cox are part of this group and they are planning a lathe demonstration for County Activities Day.

Rabbit Club meets at Soft Touch Farm (or the Sandwich Fire Station) on the third Monday of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m.

Cat Club meets on the first Monday the month from 4-5 p.m. at Mocha Rizing. The next meeting will be April 6. Cat Lovers of all ages are welcome to attend for hot chocolate, tea, cookies and cat chat.

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.
Club Sandwich 4-H is always to open to new members. All youths who were 5 by January 1, 2009 and not yet 19 by the same date may enroll for the 2008/2009 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 swjohnson@metro2000.net. Information on 4-H in New in New Hampshire and nationally can be found at www.ceinfo.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 web: http://extension.unh.edu Office Hours: 8 - 4:30, Monday – Friday. Carroll County has a new 4-H educator, Claes Thelemarck. You may reach him at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or by calling the 4-H office.

MARCH 12, 2009

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

Last weekend’s warm and sunny days were certainly assurance that spring is not far away. It is truly amazing how quickly snow can melt when the sun, warm breezes, a little rain, and 40-50 degree weather combine. When the wooden planter by my mailbox melted out of the snowbank on Sunday, I began contemplating when I could plant it. I know silk flowers will add color and won’t be bothered by the cold; but I am thinking live plants. By the first day of spring, I’ll have color in it (silk or real) providing that it stays uncovered.

Monday morning’s snow was a reminder that winter is still here.I was swimming at an indoor pool here in Sandwich early Monday morning. The room and pool were warm; but outside it was like one of those e-mail cards with changing winter scenes. Each of the dozen or so glass doors offered a beautiful view. Three were particularly impressive. The eastern most doors highlight a Tamarac tree. Chickadees were flying to and from bird feeders and then coming back to the tree to eat and clean their beaks; flocks of small finches would gently waft in from time to time and join them. Another set of doors to the south feature a crab apple tree. Bluejays flying from that to the Tamarac and to the feeders and back again; it was like a symphony. The western doors frame a well shaped tall spruce; the dark branches really contrasted with the snow and it looked like an electronic Christmas card.

We just need to enjoy what each day brings. The early change of time to daylight savings will help most of us see more of the day and give us light into the evening hours. I really look forward to spring cleaning and tending my gardens again.

Federated Church News
Guest preachers at the Federated Church in March will be the Rev. William Zeckhausen on the 15th and the Rev. John Davies on the 22nd. Rev. Zeckhausen is a U.C.C. minister who has been a clinical pastoral education supervisor with an adult practice for thirty years in Laconia. A graduate of Williams College, he studied in Edinburgh, at Andover Newton Seminary and at the Jung Institute in Zurich. Rev. Davies is also a U.C.C. minister and a resident of Center Sandwich who has been in the Federated Church pulpit many times over the years.

Interim Pastor David Morgan will be on vacation for two weeks. Bible study will continue at noon on Wednesdays in the Baptist meeting house and Sunday School during the 10 o’clock worship hour. Rev. Davies, Rev. David Blackshear, and Rev. Guthrie Speers will be available for pastoral care during Rev. Morgan’s absence.

Watt’s Happening in Sandwich
The Sandwich Energy Committee will present a hands-on conservation program Wednesday March 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Benz Center in Sandwich. Energy committee members will present a full range of year-round energy saving information and displays of energy saving tools. High efficiency lights, Watt meters, energy tracking software and more will be available for interactive exploration. Before the evening is finished, talk and tools will turn into action as the committee and participants join to audit and improve the energy usage of the Benz Center building itself. Dessert and beverages will be served. For directions or more information contact Nancy Fredrickson 284-6129

SCC Auction Fundraiser
The Sandwich Children's Center 6th Annual Auction Fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 20th at the Corner House Inn. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Raffle, live and silent auctions. Lite Fare. Featuring music by Anne Bewley. Justin Chapman will be this years guest auctioneer. Tickets are $25.00. Information and reservations by calling 284-7014.
Here is sample of available items: Many gift certificates for goods and services. Ski tickets to Gunstock and Waterville Valley. One of a kind works of art from local artists. Tickets to the New England Aquarium, Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, Montshire Museum, Squam Lakes Science Center, and much more... Please join us for a special evening.

Welcome Spring Event
About fifteen local children invite you to a performance of an original short charming play “The Snowman Who Overstayed–Wishing to See Spring”. This is sure to warm your heart and cheer you up for the arrival of spring. The play will be followed by music and poetry by the children. Come on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. to the Sandwich Town Hall to see this delightful production. The suggested donation is $1.00 per person. If you have questions, please call 284-7180.

Sandwich Woman’s Club
The Sandwich Woman’s Club will hold it’s March meeting at Bucky’s Restaurant on Route 109 South in Moultonborough on Wednesday, March 25 at noon.. Members will be called for their reservations and lunch choices. Nancy Hansen of Sandwich will talk about antique quilts. All are welcome, including men who are interested in the topic. If you would like to attend and are not called, please call Diane Johnson (284-7168) or Pam Elliott (284-6623)

British Royal Houses
So much to see; so little time! But wait, don't fret...you can see it all when you tour British Royal Houses with Debbie Plimmer. Visit Hampton Court Palace, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Osborne House, Althorp, Sandringham House, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Palace of Holyrood House, Castle of Mey, Balmoral Castle, and the Braemar Games. Peek into the private lives of the Royal Family, as seen in the style and furnishing of their homes. Debbie has a love for photography, a practiced eye, and abundant knowledge garnered from years of living in and visiting the UK. Don’t miss out!

This final International Night of the 2009 series takes place at the Benz Center on Friday, March 13. A social time begins at 6:00 p.m. (BYOB), and your tour begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will follow the slide presentation. Reserve your place for hors d’oeuvres and dinner catered by Don Brown of the Corner House Inn. Send your check to Sandwich Senior Resources, P.O. Box 52, Center Sandwich, NH, 03227. The cost is $20 per person. Have Questions? Need more information? Call David Blackshear at 284-6619.

Henry V
Advice To The Players' production of William Shakespeare's Henry V opens on
Thursday. William Shakespeare's dynamic leadership play, Henry V - the story of the
wild kid becoming a great leader; the tiny, outnumbered army winning a huge victory against impossible odds - will be performed in Meredith and Conway. Several Sandwich youths are involved in this production.

Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at Inter-lakes High School Community
Auditorium, Meredith; evening shows at 7pm and special Student/Senior matinees
at 11am on the 12th and 10am on the 13th.

Saturday, March 14 at 7pm and Sunday, March 15 at 1pm at Salyards Center for
the Arts, Conway.

Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students. Group rates available. Reservations and information: 603-986-6253 Sponsored by Spider Web Gardens and the Yeoman's Fund for the Arts with ongoing support from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation - North Country Region. See you at the theatre! www.advicetotheplayers.org

Puppet Show
Marion Posner and Company would like to perform a great puppet show for children ages 5 - 12 at Mocha Rizing, 25 Main Street, Center Sandwich, on April 4,. They are seeking sponsors great and small so all children can attend the event for free. Please call Nancy at 284-9995 if you would like to be advertised as a sponsor for this event.

Wood Share
Sawn Papp just wanted to drop a note to say thank you to the generous citizens who have shared wood from their own personal stockpiles to help others as well as the people that provided labor to make it all happen. Booty Family Farm recently made a delivery of wood and there is still enough money from donations to have another delivery made if there is someone who is desperately in need of assistance. Winter is not over just yet! Please contact Nancy at Mocha Rizing (603-284-9995) if you need assistance.

Free Film Series
The Sandwich Energy Committee is sponsoring a free series of films on energy, the environment and related topics. The films will be shown at the Community School, 1164
Bunker Hill Rd, South Tamworth, at 7 p.m. on successive Tuesdays, beginning March 3 and ending April 21.

The complete schedule is: 3/3 Rachel Carson's Silent Spring" - Ecology/Environment;
3/10 - "Kilowatt Ours" - Energy conservation; 3/17 - "The Power of Community" - Community response to energy shortage; 3/24 - "Future of Food" - Food/Agriculture/Permiculture; 3/31 - "Six Degrees" - Climate change; 4/7 - "Manufactured Landscape" – Business/Economy; 4/14 - "Who Killed the Electric Car" – Transportation; 4/21 - "Ecological Design: Inventing the Future" – Design/Building.
For more information please call: 284-7397 or 323-7000.

Sandwich Board Openings
After Town Meeting, the Town of Sandwich has the following potential openings on our Town Committees/Boards: Planning Board: 4 openings; Zoning Board of Adjustment: 3 openings; Conservation Commission: 3 openings; Historic District Commission: 3 openings; Parks & Recreation Committee: 3 openings

Please mail the Board of Selectmen a letter of interest by Wednesday, March 18th if you would like to serve on any of these important committees. You may e-mail your letter of interest to tos@cyberpine.net or mail to: PO Box 194, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.

The Tao Yin of Yoga
It is probably safe to say that most Western yoga classes are hatha based--hatha meaning that we join the breath with the physical postures, or asanas, practiced in the course of an hour or two. Whether you take a gentle or vigorous class--Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa flow, or Anusara-- the practice is often quite muscular, heating the body as muscles are alternately worked and stretched, and the instructor guides students to breathe deeply in time with the movements. Most of my classes follow such a format as well, knowing that most Western yoga students want to "work" and know they've worked during the course of a class. Over the past dozen or so years I, like many of my students, have sought out the classes that challenge my muscles and my focus, as well as invite the breath as the sustaining element of the practice.

Westerners love the Yang--the challenging muscly poses, the heat energy and resulting sweat that comes from a vigorous class, and I admit, I love it too. But recently I have found Yin yoga, a deeply insightful and challenging practice, that moves the breath and our chi energy beyond our topcoat of muscles. In a Yin class, poses are long held in passive postures and deeply stretch the fascia, or connective tissues, that exist throughout the body, and concentrated most significantly at our joints, often where we feel stress and pain as we grow older or because of injury, misuse, or lack of use. Let's face it: our tissues have issues! In the Yin class, focus is on stimulating the "ki" or "chi" energy flowing through our meridian systems--much like acupuncture and accupressure do. Moving that vital energy throughout the body can turn back the clock, so to speak, leaving your joints more flexible, your muscles and connective tissues more supple, and
your whole body and mind alive with breath awareness and your natural vital energy. If you are interested in complementing your yang workouts with a yin yoga practice, this is the class you have been waiting for!

90-minute Yin Yoga class beginning Sunday March 15th, 4:30-6 p.m. $65 for 6 weeks of classes, or walk in for $15 per class

Call Katie at 284-6281 for more information, or email her at dragonflyoga@gmail.com The swim is on!

Loon Preservation Swim
Wendy Van de Poll is looking for swimmers to join in the annual relay across Squam Lake to raise money for the Loon Preservation Center. The swim will take place on August 6th! For more info and if interested please contact Wendy at wildk9@gmail.com

New Fitness Class!
Get ready for Spring and Summer. Join Mio Kerr on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-10am at the Sandwich Town Hall. Classes are designed to provide a full body workout and will include cardio, toning, strength and stretching exercises. She will particularly focus on proper body alignment and form in order to minimize injury and maximize results.

Mio has over 16 years of fitness teaching experience and has been certified by the Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I’m also a certified personal trainer and have studied and taught Pilates and Yoga.

Classes began on March 10. All levels of fitness experience and ability are welcome. Bring your water bottle and exercise mat (if you have one) and of course don’t forget your sneakers. Cost is $5 per class. If there are any questions or if you need any further information please call Mio at 603-284-7276 or email me at miokerr@hotmail.com

Sandwich Adult Fitness Class
For any and all who might be interested in a lively supervised exercise program- the Sandwich Adult Fitness Crew (which has been meeting for 2 decades) would like to invite you to go to the Town Hall on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00-9:00 a.m.

The class is led by Colleen McDermott, an Exercise Physiologist and Community Health Educator. The one-hour program is carefully designed and consists of stretching, strength-training and cardiovascular work. The fee is $5 per class. Please stop by or give Colleen a call at 284-6439 with questions.

Sandwich 4-H Clubs
Rabbit Club will meet at Soft Touch Farm (or across the street at the Sandwich Fire Station) on the third Monday of the month (3/16) from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. Members will share stories about and successes with their rabbits. As many of the members have angora rabbits, grooming time will be incorporated into the meeting time. Members are welcome to bring their rabbits.

March 18 is the deadline to sign-up to do a project at Carroll County 4-H Activities Day which will be held on Saturday March 28 at Tuftonboro Central School. Sign-in will start at 8:30 am, followed by demonstrations, readings, and fashion revue. Poster and photos will be exhibited through the morning. Jolly Roger 4-H Club of Tuftonboro is the host club. The Events Criteria are available from 4-H project leaders and can be e-mailed to members. This is a great opportunity for members to share what they've been doing with other club members from around the county. This is also a great chance for 4-H clubs to share with others who are new to 4-H or unfamiliar with 4-H clubs and programs.

County Activities Day is a wonderful learning (and teaching) experience. All 4-H families really should make this an event to work on together and to attend with family and friends. Project leaders in club Sandwich in the next few weeks will be helping members select projects to share, and assisting members with logistics and preparations. This is definitely an event that teaches some very valuable life skills like public speaking and presentation skills which members will value for years to come.
Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beginning sewers meet on Tuesday and more advanced sewers meet on Friday. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.
Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sandwich fire Station. Members will work on their knitting and rug hooking projects.

For information on the Sandwich Saddle-ites 4-H Horse Club, please call leader, Holly Cook, at 284-6981.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place on Tuesdays. Please call Bob at 284-7708 for details. Jon and Dan Cox are part of this group and they are planning a lathe demonstration for County Activities Day.

Cat Club meets on the first Monday the month from 4-5 p.m. at Mocha Rizing. The next meeting will be April 6. Cat Lovers of all ages are welcome to attend for hot chocolate, tea, cookies and cat chat.

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.
Club Sandwich 4-H is always to open to new members. All youths who were 5 by January 1, 2009 and not yet 19 by the same date may enroll for the 2008/2009 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 swjohnson@metro2000.net. Information on 4-H in New in New Hampshire and nationally can be found at www.ceinfo.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 web: http://extension.unh.edu Office Hours: 8 - 4:30, Monday – Friday. Carroll County has a new 4-H educator, Claes Thelemarck. You may reach him at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or by calling the 4-H office.

MARCH 19, 2009

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

Spring officially arrives this week. Yea!! I have certainly have been enjoying the spring like days we’ve had in the last week and I look forward to many more.

Some of Sandwich’s elementary school aged kids and one of their special friends (a snowman) are also looking forward to spring. This Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sandwich Town Hall you can enjoy a short play “The Snowman who Overstayed”. The kids will also be sharing artwork and poetry.

Federated Church News
Guest preacher at the Federated Church this Sunday (3/22) will be the Rev. John Davies. Rev. Davies is a U.C.C. minister and a resident of Center Sandwich who has been in the Federated Church pulpit many times over the years. Interim Pastor David Morgan is on vacation. Bible study continues at noon on Wednesdays in the Baptist meeting house and Sunday School during the 10 o’clock worship hour. The Rev. David Blackshear (284-6619), The Rev. John Davies (284-7413), and The Rev. Guthrie Speers (284-7770) will be available for pastoral care during Rev. Morgan’s absence. If you have questions, please call the church at 284-6151.

Sandwich Woman’s Club
The Sandwich Woman’s Club will hold it’s March meeting at Bucky’s Restaurant on Route 109 South in Moultonborough on Wednesday, March 25 at noon.. Members will be called for their reservations and lunch choices. Nancy Hansen of Sandwich will talk about antique quilts. All are welcome, including men who are interested in the topic. If you would like to attend and are not called, please call Diane Johnson (284-7168) or Pam Elliott (284-6623)

Puppet Show
Marion Posner and Company would like to perform a great puppet show for children ages 5 - 12 at Mocha Rizing, 25 Main Street, Center Sandwich, on April 4,. They are seeking sponsors great and small so all children can attend the event for free. Please call Nancy at 284-9995 if you would like to be advertised as a sponsor for this event.

DeFilippe Farm and Greenhouse
DeFilippe Farm and Greenhouses will have their traditional vegetable seedlings available this spring plus fresh vegetable produce this summer. Don and Diane DiFilippe can be reached at 284-6482 if you have questions.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Sandwich Fire Rescue Squad will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 10am sharp! Those that arrive late may be disappointed that all the eggs have already been found! The "hunt" is open to children up to age 13. Please dress for the weather. Last year it was bitter cold, snow covered and windy! In an effort to save money, SFRS ask that you return your empty eggs when you are done so they can use them next year. You may want to bring something to hold all your "treasures". There will be lots of great prizes donated from MVSB, Laconia Savings Bank, Funspot, McDonalds and much more! See you there!

The History of the Sandwich Fairs
The Sandwich Historical Society is looking for photos, artifacts, and documents for the 2009 exhibit. Themes are: Early Fair History: 18th & 19th Century Fairs as they relate to Sandwich;1910-Present Sandwich Fair History; Mt. Israel Grange #158 as it relates to the Fairs; Fair Parade; Concord Coach; Buildings & Grounds; Grandstand and Grounds; Entertainment; Fairgoers; Dedicated Leaders: Past and Present; Operating Structure; Departments and Exhibitors; Fair Food; Commercial Vendors.
The SHS would love to see as many Sandwich faces in the exhibit as possible. So dig deep into those photo albums in the attic! They are also putting together a presentation of old Fair films and videos so let them know if you have any of those you wish to contribute. Contact Matt Powers at 284-6269 or email at sandwichhistory@earthlink.net
Free Film Series
The Sandwich Energy Committee is sponsoring a free series of films on energy, the environment and related topics. The films will be shown at the Community School, 1164
Bunker Hill Rd, South Tamworth, at 7 p.m. on successive Tuesdays through April 21.
The schedule is: 3/24 - "Future of Food" - Food/Agriculture/Permiculture; 3/31 - "Six Degrees" - Climate change; 4/7 - "Manufactured Landscape" – Business/Economy; 4/14 - "Who Killed the Electric Car" – Transportation; 4/21 - "Ecological Design: Inventing the Future" – Design/Building. For more information please call: 284-7397 or 323-7000.

Benz Center
The Benz Center is available for all kinds of family and group functions. It is a big living room—seats about 60-with a great kitchen, fireplace, bathrooms, and a coat closet. It is perfect for your winter gatherings. Please call the Benz Center at 284-7211 or David Blackshear (dmblkshr@together.net 284-6619) to schedule your event. 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
Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Fire Station. Members may bring their knitting and rug hooking projects. March 23, Sally Cunningham will help members with knitting..

Carroll County 4-H Activities Day will be held on Saturday March 28 at Tuftonboro Central School. Sign-in will start at 8:30 am, followed by demonstrations, readings, and fashion revue. Poster and photos will be exhibited through the morning. Jolly Roger 4-H Club of Tuftonboro is the host club. This is a great opportunity for members to share what they've been doing with other club members from around the county. This is also a great chance for 4-H clubs to share with others who are new to 4-H or unfamiliar with 4-H clubs and programs. There is no charge to attend and the public is invited.
For information on the Sandwich Saddle-ites 4-H Horse Club, please call leader, Holly Cook, at 284-6981.

Woodworking with Bob Wright for ages 8-18 is taking place on Tuesdays. Please call Bob at 284-7708 for details. Jon and Dan Cox are part of this group and they are planning a lathe demonstration for County Activities Day.

Cat Club meets on the first Monday the month from 4-5 p.m. at Mocha Rizing. The next meeting will be April 6. Cat Lovers of all ages are welcome to attend for hot chocolate, tea, cookies and cat chat.

Rabbit Club meets at Soft Touch Farm on the third Monday of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. Members share stories about and successes with their rabbits. Members are welcome to bring their rabbits.

Dog club will be starting up again in mid-April. Please call Lobin Frizzell (284-7577) or Diane Johnson (284-168) to let them know that you are interested and what you would like to do with your dog this year. The group will meet twice a month (most likely on Mondays) on the Sandwich Fairgrounds from mid-April till Sandwich Fair in mid-October. Dog obedience, positive training techniques, Rally-O, carting, agility, flyball, grooming, health, and showmanship will be taught and practiced. Youths do not need a dog to attend.
On Monday afternoons in May, junior leaders, Bryce Frizzzell and Dana Williams would like to do projects with cloverbuds (youths ages 5-7). Please call Lobin Frizzell (284-7577) or Diane Johnson (284-168) for more information.
Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beginning sewers meet on Tuesday and more advanced sewers meet on Friday. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.
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.
Club Sandwich 4-H is always to open to new members. All youths who were 5 by January 1, 2009 and not yet 19 by the same date may enroll for the 2008/2009 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 swjohnson@metro2000.net. Information on 4-H in New in New Hampshire and nationally can be found at www.ceinfo.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 web: http://extension.unh.edu Office Hours: 8 - 4:30, Monday – Friday. Carroll County has a new 4-H educator, Claes Thelemarck. You may reach him at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or by calling the 4-H office.

MARCH 26, 2009

SANDWICH NEWS COLUMN
SUBMITTED BY DIANE COOK JOHNSON

Amid the gloom of the national news and the economy, it was a delight this past Saturday to see and hear some cheerful optimistic souls on stage at the Town Hall. The play was well attended. A group of local parents and kids got together to put on a ½ hour play “The Snowman Who Overstayed”. It was a simple play about the hope and beauty of spring. The costumes and props were clever and fun and it was a joy to see families working together to celebrate the change of season. After a brief intermission, several of the young people read poems and played music. Inspiring!

Sometimes, I think the press, and our political leaders and CEO’s could benefit from simple things like a sweet play, music from the heart, spring days, sap trickling into a metal bucket and the aroma of hot maple syrup. I suppose many of them are so wound up in the complexities of the world that they couldn’t relax enough to enjoy the life we live here in Sandwich every day. What a shame for them.

I hope you are able to see the signs of spring as it unfurls from the melting snow. Celebrate good things and Smile!

Sandwich Sidehillers
The monthly meeting of the Sandwich Sidehillers will be this Thursday, March 26th at 7pm at the Clubhouse.

Piizza
Mocha Rizing is now offering the most delicious Pizza!!! Its yummy, its healthy, and its made with love and care by Phillip Jackson. Available by the slice or call ahead for a entire pie. Stop in for lunch on Sunday and Tuesday----weekly. Each week there will be different types. So come-and-get-it from 11-1.....

Suessical Jr.

Inter-Lakes Middle Tier Theater Company is presenting “Seussical Jr.” March 26 and 27 at 7:00 p.m in the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith. Sandwich talent is sure to be in this production. Tickets sold at the door!!!

All youth are welcome to attend Sunday School which is held in the Baptist Meetinghouse at 9:45 each Sunday morning.

The noon Lenten lunch and discussion group will continue each Wednesday until April 1. Soup and bread will be served. Rev. David Morgan will lead the group.

Any questions, please call the church office at 284-6151.

Attention Dog Owners
It’s that time of year again to license your dogs at the Town Clerk’s Office. The rabies vaccination must be current and all dogs over four months are required by NH law to be licensed. Last year’s licenses will expire on April 30. Please notify the office if you no longer have a dog that was licensed last year as we are required to follow up on all expired licenses. Town Clerk office hours are Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am-4pm. You may also license your dogs by mail—just call the office at 284-7113 for instructions.

Rabies Clinic
Julie Dolan, D.V.M. will hold a Rabies and vaccination clinic for all species of mammals on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Central Fire Station. Rabies shots will be available for $10 and all other vaccinations will be approximately half their usual price. Dogs need to be leashed and cats should be crated. If you need more information, please call the Sandwich Animal Hospital at 284-6206.

The SHS would love to see as many Sandwich faces in the exhibit as possible. So dig deep into those photo albums in the attic! They are also putting together a presentation of old Fair films and videos so let them know if you have any of those you wish to contribute. Contact Matt Powers at 284-6269 or email at sandwichhistory@earthlink.net

Free Film Series
The Sandwich Energy Committee is sponsoring a free series of films on energy, the environment and related topics. The films will be shown at the Community School, 1164
Bunker Hill Rd, South Tamworth, at 7 p.m. on successive Tuesdays through April 21.
The schedule is: 3/31 - "Six Degrees" - Climate change; 4/7 - "Manufactured Landscape" – Business/Economy; 4/14 - "Who Killed the Electric Car" – Transportation; 4/21 - "Ecological Design: Inventing the Future" – Design/Building. For more information please call: 284-7397 or 323-7000.

Congregate Meals
Winter’s chill is still here and the snow is as deep as ever. If you are age 60 and older why not come in out of the weather and join others in the community for a nice home-cooked meal. Congregate meals are held at noon in the Benz Center every Wednesday. Even if you are running a bit early or a tad bit late, you are welcome to join old friends and meet some new ones. All are welcome. Hope to see you next Wednesday.

Sandwich Caregivers
The Board of Sandwich Caregivers is very appreciative of the great response to the request for volunteer drivers. Thanks to all of you who called there are now enough volunteers to meet the needs of Caregivers for the coming months without burdening any one individual.

The Sandwich Business Group will have their next regular meeting on Monday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Mocha Rizing. The 2009 Discover Sandwich Brochure will need to be proofed for the final time prior to printing. Input and ideas are always welcome. All Sandwich businesses owners, large and small, are encouraged to attend. Marketing plans for 2009.

After the initial meeting a Second Cup meeting will be held which will be an information discussion and exchange of ideas on websites. Anyone who designs websites or who is interested in this topic is welcome to stop by Mocha Rizing from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on April 6.

Sandwich 4-H Clubs
Carroll County 4-H Activities Day will be held this Saturday, March 28, at Tuftonboro Central School. Sign-in will start at 8:30 am, followed by demonstrations, readings, and fashion revue. Poster and photos will be exhibited through the morning. Jolly Roger 4-H Club of Tuftonboro is the host club. This is a great opportunity for members to share what they've been doing with other club members from around the county. This is also a great chance for 4-H clubs to share with others who are new to 4-H or unfamiliar with 4-H clubs and programs. There is no charge to attend and the public is invited. Club Sandwich members are doing action exhibits, posters, and fashion revue.

Cat Club meets on the first Monday the month from 4-5 p.m. at Mocha Rizing. The next meeting will be April 6. Cat Lovers of all ages are welcome to attend for hot chocolate, tea, cookies and cat chat.

For information on the Sandwich Saddle-ites 4-H Horse Club, please call leader, Holly Cook, at 284-6981.

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

Fiber Arts meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Fire Station. Members may bring their knitting and rug hooking projects.

Rabbit Club meets at Soft Touch Farm on the third Monday of the month from 2:45 to 5:00 p.m. Members share stories about and successes with their rabbits. Members are welcome to bring their rabbits.

Dog club will be starting up again on Monday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m. at the Sandwich Fire Station. Please call Lobin Frizzell (284-7577) or Diane Johnson (284-168) to let them know that you are interested and what you would like to do with your dog this year. The group will meet twice a month (most likely on Mondays) on the Sandwich Fairgrounds or at the Sandwich fire Station from mid-April till Sandwich Fair in mid-October. Dog obedience, positive training techniques, Rally-O, carting, agility, flyball, grooming, health, and showmanship will be taught and practiced. Youths do not need a dog to attend.

On Monday afternoons in May, junior leaders, Bryce Frizzzell and Dana Williams would like to do projects with cloverbuds (youths ages 5-7). Please call Lobin Frizzell (284-7577) or Diane Johnson (284-168) for more information.

Dotty Burrows and Joan Wright teach 4-H sewing at the Sandwich Fire Station on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beginning sewers meet on Tuesday and more advanced sewers meet on Friday. Please call Dotty (284-6636) or Joan (284-7708) for information.

Club Sandwich 4-H is always to open to new members. All youths who were 5 by January 1, 2009 and not yet 19 by the same date may enroll for the 2008/2009 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 swjohnson@metro2000.net. Information on 4-H in New in New Hampshire and nationally can be found at www.ceinfo.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 web: http://extension.unh.edu Office Hours: 8 - 4:30, Monday – Friday. Carroll County has a new 4-H educator, Claes Thelemarck. You may reach him at claes.thelemarck@unh.edu or by calling the 4-H office.

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