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Explore Nature at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center

By Sarah Wright Photos by Donna Marie Dolan I have to admit that when the chilly temperatures of winter arrive, I tend to stay indoors. However, there’s always a day here and there when the air warms a bit, and then everyone rushes outside to enjoy it. Many locals hike and snowshoe in the wintertime, and if you haven’t tried it, put it on your to-do list this year. A great place to start is the Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, New Hampshire.

It’s an easy drive up Route 16, and the town of Albany is just before Conway. Tin Mountain is on Bald Hill Road, and there are actually two entrances to it on the left. To get to the conservation center, take the second Bald Hill Road, which is just before the entrance to the Kancamagus Highway. The center is about a mile up the hill on the left. The mission of

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the Tin Mountain Conservation Center is “to promote an appreciation of the natural environment among children, adults, and families through hands-on programs in the schools, at camp, and in the community, and to demonstrate responsible stewardship of natural resources through land protection, research, sustainable forestry, agriculture, and energy.” I know I appreciated the environment right away. The center is in a very peaceful spot—quiet and beautiful.

Start off at the Nature Learning Center in the main building for information

about the area. The last time my family was there, we got a brief tour of the building, and my sons enjoyed seeing the wildlife dioramas housed downstairs. Built in 2006 with local materials and craftsmanship, the entire building uses solar-thermal and solarelectric power. The center recently added solar panels on and around its intern cabin. This new installation gives the Nature Learning Center a netzero energy foot print. Many “leftover” materials were used in building the center, including 20 different species of wood, most of it harvested within 20 miles of the center. The slate covering the floors was procured from Vermont.

Before heading outside to explore the trails, stop by the nature library and peruse the shelves for books on all sorts of topics. Or just sit for a moment and enjoy the view from the large windows, where bird feeders attract all kinds of local birds. Then it’ll be time for you to strap on your snowshoes and hit the trails. There are detailed maps at the center, and the trails are clearly marked and easy to follow. There are 140 acres of the Rockwell Sanctuary to explore. The land was named in honor of Barbara Rockwell Henry, who founded the conservation organization in 1980, and whose family continues to be involved with Tin Mountain today. In addition to its extensive trail system, the sanctuary also has a fully

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Speaking of family programs, Tin Mountain’s Winter Camp for kids runs from February 20 to 23 from 9 am to 3 pm each day. Register now for one of the following camp days: Tuesday is Winter Survival for grades 4 to 6; on Wednesday, kids in grades K to 2 will learn about Wonderful Wildlife; Thursday’s program will run from 2 to 7 pm, and will be a Nocturnal Adventure for grades 2 to 6; and kids in grades 1 to 4 can create Winter Art on Friday. If you like to plan ahead like I do, here’s an inside tip—registration for the center’s Summer Camp has just opened! It’s never too early to start thinking summer. View the brochure at www.tinmountain.org and choose one of many camp programs for ages 4 to 16.

On March 2, from 7 to 8 pm at the Nature Learning Center, see the presentation of Bicycling the Broadwinged Hawk Migration, and learn how Eric Masterson followed the broad-winged hawk migration on bicycle from his home in Hancock, NH all the way to Bogota, Colombia. Find out what it took for this biologist from st the Harris Center for Conservation ic

Education to make this trip. Pre-register for this talk by calling 603-447-6991.

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One thing I really like about winter hiking is the enhanced view. When all of the leaves are off the trees, you can see through the woods for miles.

(It helps that you don’t have to worry about ticks, either!) For a nice trek, take the Maple Leaf trail to the six-acre Chase Pond. From the footbridge at the pond, you’ll clearly see a few beaver dams. At one point along the trail, there’s a trail off to the right that leads to the old granite mine, which I’m planning to explore another day. There are plenty of trails for multiple visits to the mountain.

The Tin Mountain Conservation Center hosts many programs and events throughout the year. Their winter calendar is packed with upcoming events. Do you know what a butter rist or swing dingler were used for?

Join Bob Cottrell from the Conway Historical Society on February 15 from 7 to 8 pm to find out. Bob will display some of the organization’s artifacts at the Nature Learning Center before explaining their historical usage and relevance. On February 20, explore Birds of the World: South Africa from 7 to 8 pm. Join Dana and Bob Fox as they take a pictorial journey featuring some beautiful and amazing bird species.

Don’t miss the family fun on February 24 at the Half Acre Book Reading & Snowshoe Exploration from 10 am until noon. Join local author/illustrator and KMS science teacher (and former TMCC naturalist!) Sarah Frankel for a reading of her new book Half Acre, a children’s book about all the life there is to explore in your own backyard.

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32nd First Season Dinner Auction to raise money for their environmental education programs. Come celebrate the arrival of spring at the Fryeburg Academy Ada Wadsworth Arena, with a delicious buffet prepared by Hart’s Catering and delightful music performed by Mountain Top Strings.

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PAWS to Read at the Gafney Library A dog in the library? Yes, at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville!

The Gafney Library is adding a new program called “PAWS to Read”. The concept is simple – children read to dogs. The purpose of the reading-todogs-program is to provide children with a comfortable, positive, nonthreatening, fun environment to practice their reading skills.

Some children might have a little trouble learning how to read or be selfconscious about reading in front of classmates or teachers. Here is where the therapy dog team can help. It is fun for children to read to a calm, patient therapy dog. Children who might be hesitant, shy, or embarrassed about their reading abilities will feel more at ease around a dog not there to judge how well a child reads.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to interact with and learn

Nessie loves a good story! She will be at the Gafney with Kristin Soule to listen to children practice their reading skills. Kristin is a therapy-certified handler.

(Courtesy photo) about dogs in a positive manner, while On Saturday, February 17, from 10 to gaining confidence and improving their 11 am, a therapy-certified handler and reading skills in a relaxing atmosphere. dog team, Kristin Soule and her dog,

Nessie, will be at the Gafney Youth Library to meet eager readers and answer questions about the program.

Kristin and Nessie are a therapycertified team through Pet Partners and have been through extensive training.

Readers will be invited to sign up to read to Nessie in short 15-minute intervals starting on Saturday, February 24.

The smile on a child’s face and the wagging tail of the dog proves that youngsters of all ages are not only learning to read, they’re learning to love to read. For more information, drop by the Gafney Library on High Street in Sanbornville, call 603-5229735, or visit www.gafneylibrary.org.

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A New Favorite Meal for St. Patrick’s Day

By Chef Kelly Ross For most people, St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) consists of two major components: corned beef and cabbage and beer. I will admit I have always loved St. Patrick’s Day, but as for the traditional menu to mark the day, I consider it boring. Sure, I love corned beef, but, I grew up with boiled dinners for a good part of my childhood and it got somewhat boring. It’s still a very popular meal to many, and not only on the 17th of March. That is the main reason I’m not going to describe the process of corned beef and cabbage. I prefer a great Irish soup and sandwich for St. Patrick’s Day, and those are the recipes I want to share today.

There are some great Irish Soup options that are really bold with flavor and also very hearty and guaranteed to warm the belly! Two of my favorites are a Guinness Beef Stew and a Cheesy Ham & Potato Soup. As for sandwiches, I suggest my variation on a Reuben, and then what I like to call a Dublin Burger.

For the Irish Beef Stew, here is what you will need: Vegetable or olive oil 1 ½ lbs. of your favorite cut of beef, cut into one-inch cubes ¾ cup flour 4 T chopped, fresh garlic 1 large sweet onion, cut into large pieces, kabob style 3 large carrots, sliced into coins 3 large potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into ¾-inch cubes 3 celery stalks, rough cut

1 T thyme 1 T rosemary 2-3 bay leaves 1 bunch fresh parsley 2 small cans tomato paste 1 T beef soup paste, or beef bouillon 1 ½ bottles of your favorite dark beer black pepper To start, you will need two pots.

Place potatoes, carrots, and celery in one of the pots, and add water to cover the vegetables, and cook on high heat until done. The potatoes should not be over cooked. Cook just long enough so a fork can go through the potatoes, but with a little resistance. Once cooked, drain them, but save the liquid.

Refrigerate the vegetables.

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and garlic, on a medium-high heat. Put the beef cubes in a Ziploc bag with the flour and shake well so the beef pieces are completely covered. Add the beef to the hot oil to brown the beef. Once almost done browning the beef, add the

onions and continue to stir. Once the onions are getting close to done, add the garlic and continue stirring for a few more minutes. Add ½ bottle of the beer and let simmer for a few seconds and then scrape the bottom of the pan to release the flavor stuck to the bottom of the pot. This is called deglazing the pan.

Turn the heat to low. Add the tomato paste, rosemary, thyme, parsley and tomato paste and stir very well. Once mixed, add the rest of the beer and one cup of the saved water and combine well. Take another cup of the saved water and add the beef base to it and stir well so it is dissolved. Add this to the mix and stir and let simmer on medium heat for a half hour or so, stirring occasionally. The mixture should start to thicken up. At this point, add the vegetables and season with black • St. Patrick’s Day Continued on page 10

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Feb. 15, Dinner & Storytelling, 6:30 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

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Feb. 16, The Sweetbloods, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

Feb. 17, Annual Benefit Derby, Wakefield Parks & Recreation, info: 522-9977.

Feb. 17, Cranapalooza, DJ dance party with C-more the Penguin, live music, outdoor events, s’mores and more, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. Feb. 17, Gallery Show of New Work by artist Peter Ferber, artist reception starting at 9:30 am, The Art Place, 9 North Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-6159.

Feb. 17, Let Food By Thy Medicine, 1-3:30 pm, join museum educator and herbalist Carol Felice at Remick Museum, Tamworth, to learn how to use the “5 tastes” to create nourishing foods. Info: 323-7591. Pre-registration a must.

Feb. 17, “PAWS to Read” Meet Nessie and her trainer, therapy-certified handler Kristin Soule, 10-11 am, Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735.

Feb. 19-23, Vacation Week Discovery Days, 11 am-3 pm, various activities at Remick Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Feb. 20, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am-3 pm, City of Rochester, 150 Wakefield St., Suite 1, Rochester, info: www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Feb. 20, Winter Survival Tin Mt. Day Camp, 9 am-3 pm, grades 4-6, learn outdoor skills, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 20-23, Vacation Week Daily Diversion, 10 am-noon, educators at the museum teach various history activities, Remick Museum, Tamworth, pre-register: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Feb. 21, Wonderful Wildlife, Tin Mt. Day Camp, 9 am-3 pm, grades K-2, discover the wildlife of winter of winter, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain. org.

Feb. 22, Dinner & Storytelling, 6:30 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

Feb. 22, Kids Movie Night, 4:30-6:30 pm, Madison Library, 1895 Village Rd., Madison, 367-8545.

Feb. 22, Nocturnal Adventure, Tin Mt. Day Camp, 2-7 pm, grades 2-6, discover the wildlife of winter, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 23, Frank Santos Jr. Comic Hypnotist, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Feb. 23, International Dinner Night, speakers Debbie and Roger Plimmer talk about England; the meal of the evening reflects the foods of the country, Doris L. Benz Community Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, info: 284-7211.

Feb. 23, Justin McKinney comedian, 7:30 pm, Believe in Books Theater in the Wood, Intervale, tickets: www.believeinbooks.org.

Feb. 23, Mystery Dinner event, 6-9 pm, Hobbs Tavern, West Ossipee, reserve tickets: 539-2000.

Feb. 23, Small Farmer’s Club, 10-11 am, Remick Museum, Tamworth, children’s activities for ages 2 to 6. 323-7591.

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Feb. 23, Winter Art, 9 am-3 pm, grades 1-4, snow sculptures, sketching and winter watercolors, etc. Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

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Feb. 24, Artist Workshop with fiber artist Beth James, 10 am-noon, Art Works Gallery, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua, info/register: 323-8041.

Feb. 24, Abenaki Winter Triathlon, 9 am-6 pm, Abenaki Ski Area & Pop Whalen Ice Arena. A progressive dinner/cross-country ski event takes place from 6-8 pm at Abenaki Ski Area. 569-5639.

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Feb. 24, Evening Snowshoe Tour, 7 pm, Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, 466-2333.

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Feb. 24, Guided Cross Country Ski Event, 10 am, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info: 476-5900.

Feb. 24, Half Acre Book Reading & Snowshoe Exploration, 10 am-noon, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 24, Outdoor Progressive Dinner, 5, 5:30 & 6 pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, register/info: 323-7591.

Feb. 24, PAWS to Read with Nessie and her trainer, therapy-certified handler Kristin Soule, 10-11 am, Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, info/sign up your child to read to Nessie: 522-9735.

Feb. 24-25, Tamworth Sled & SkiJor Race, held on Lake Chocorua, info: www.nesdc.

Feb. 24-25, Advice To The Players Acting Workshop, 10 am-4 pm each day, with artist-in-residence Vivian Nesbitt, takes place at 12 Main St., Sandwich, for age 15 and up, register/info: www.advicetotheplayers.com or call 284-7115.

Feb. 25, 29th Annual Chocolate Festival, inn to inn chocolate treats in Conway area, 11 am-4 pm, info/tickets: 356-9920, www.mwvskitouring.org.

Feb. 25, Lakeside Bridal Show, noon-3 pm, Margate Resort, Laconia, $5 p/p at the door, bridal fashions, flowers, cake samples, and more. Lakes Region Bride, 293-2327, www.lakesregionbride.com.

Feb. 26, Books Sandwiched In, noon, book to be discussed is Lincoln in the Bardo

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Feb. 26-March 2, Vacation Week Discovery Days, 11 am-3 pm, various activities at Remick Museum, Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Feb. 27, Auditions for Happy Days, the Musical, 6-10 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, audition info: 973-2116.

Feb. 27, Ski with a Naturalist, 10:30 am, Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, 466-2333.

Feb. 27, Learn to Curl (free) event, Pop Whalen Ice Arena, Wolfeboro, 2:10 pm, 5695639.

Feb. 27-March 3, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, events around town, also at Pop Whalen Ice Arena and Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

Feb. 28, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live, 7 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Feb. 28, Knockerball, 2 pm, Pop Whalen Ice Arena, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

Feb. 28, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am-3 pm, N. Conway Community Center, 78 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, info: www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

Feb. 28, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am-3 pm, WalMart, 116 Farmington Rd., Rochester, info: www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

March 1, American Legion Skating Party, 6:30-8 pm, Pop Whalen Ice Arena, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

March 1, Dinner & Storytelling, 6:30 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 2, Bicycling the Broadwinged Hawk Migration, 7-8 pm, learn how Eric Masterson followed hawk migration from NH to Colombia, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Nature Learning Center, Albany, 447-6991.

March 2, Ski & Snowboard Races, 5 pm, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

March 2, Tom Fleichmann, Hans and Georgia Stafford perform, 7 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 3, Cabin Fever Bake & Book Sale & Silent Auction, 10 am-noon, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 323-8510.

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March 3, Little Air/Big Air Competition, starting at 3 pm, more Winter Carnival happenings including a bonfire, snowsnake torchlight parade, fireworks at 8:30 pm, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

March 3, Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 am, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 569-5639.

March 4, Ski, Snowshoe & Fat Bike to the Clouds, Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, 466-2333.

March 5, 12, 19 & 26, Advice To The Players Workshop, Page to Stage: Bring Your Story to Life, 6-8 pm each day, with artist-in-residence Vivian Nesbitt, takes place at 12 Main St., Sandwich, for age 17 and up, register/info: www.advicetotheplayers.com or call 284-7115.

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Ways To Save March 8, Dinner & Storytelling, 6:30 pm, The Corner House Inn, Main St., Center Sandwich, 284-6219.

March 9, The Spirit of Johnny Cash Concert, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 9-11, Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Weekend, slalom race, themed dinner and more, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. March 10, Character Breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Friends, 9:30-10:30 am, breakfast, story, meet and greet a classic storybook character, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, 356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

March 10, Cranapalooza, DJ dance party with C-more the Penguin, live music, outdoor events, s’mores and more, fireworks, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-NSKI.

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March 10, End of Winter Pie and Baked Goods Sale, 9 am-1 pm, Union Congregational Church, 80 Main St., Union (in town of Wakefield), 473-2727.

» Moonlight 4-Pack - Saturday and holiday period nights, gather up family, friends and get 4 night lift tickets (4-9 p.m.) for $66.

March 10, Winter Charity Day, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, Gorham, 466-2333.

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Benz Center Senior Meals, Sandwich, each Wednesday at noon. Well-balanced and delicious meal. Ages 60 and older are targeted, small donation requested, 284-7211, www.benzcommunitycenter.webs.com.

Book Sale, first Sat. of each month, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 10 am-noon, 323-8510.

» Bring-A-Friend Wednesdays - King Pine Adventure passholders receive 50% off a 1-Day or Half Day for a friend on non-holiday Wednesdays. Passholder must be present at time of purchase.

Contra Dance, 7 pm, Wolfeboro Town Hall, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, takes place the 4th Sat. of the month, www.galacommunity.org.

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Get Out There! Outing Club Not Just for Locals

By Larissa Mulkern “The object for which this corporation is established is to promote and encourage outdoor sports and recreation, and to furnish or otherwise secure facilities for the same; and to aid in such development of the region as is consistent with its character and the thought of its inhabitants.”

— from the Tamworth Outing Club minutes, August 7, 1935.

From dog sled races to communityspirited contra dances and youth sports programs, the Tamworth Outing Club offers a variety of activities for all ages in an era when most folks could really use a time-out from their technologically driven lifestyles.

The Tamworth Outing Club (TOC), comprised of more than 300 members from all over the United States, has a distinguished history. According to the TOC history compiled by Past-President and current member Sheldon Perry, the club’s first project was to adopt the Page Hill ski slope; trail clearing began and the rope tow was established in late 1937. The first race competition was held in February 1937. A second major action took place around the same time.

Shortly after its inception on August 7, 1935, members voted to sponsor the first sled dog race, which was held in March 1937.

Bringing the fun indoors, the club hosted its first community dance at the rented Huckins Barn on July 28, 1937.

Seventy people attended the dance.

Also, in 1937, members assisted with

cutting a ski train on Mount Whittier.

Youth Programs The club continues to host its signature events — the sled dog races and contra dances — to this day, but as Perry and current President Brian Cutter pointed out, the club hosts youth sports programs as well.

“The TOC lives in the tangible world of outdoor sport and recreation, especially for our school-age children.

We think the cyber version cannot compete with seven afternoons of supervised skiing at King Pine or on the Nordic trails — dressing up for the cold and any sort of weather and feeling the rush of movement over snow,” wrote Perry on the club’s website, www. tamworthoutingclub.org.

“Young people today are confronted with a barrage of information and choices. Information technology, as it further develops, will accelerate this trend. With this in mind, I find myself thankful for the few things that stay constant and give us a window into that which never goes out of style, something that reminds us of our past and gives us a foundation on which to stand. The Tamworth Outing Club is one of those ‘things,’ “ he stated.

The TOC runs a Junior Ski Program, currently at King Pine Ski Area in Madison, and has done so for nearly 80 years. During the summer, the club sponsors the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Baseball Programs for players between the ages of 13 and 15. Club members are busy grooming five miles of Nordic ski trails in Wonalancet. Utilizing a grooming machine purchased in 1999, members tend to a network of trails on

property owned by the Behr family, accessible off the trail kiosk on the Ferncroft Road. Trails, which range from easy to moderately difficult terrain, are groomed after every snowfall of two inches or more. Trail grooming requires money for gas, oil and a stipend to the operator and to this end, the club accepts donations to its grooming fund (there is a ‘donate’ button on the website with a link for a PayPal, debit or credit card payments.)

Sled dog races Alas, speaking of money, the club’s fundraising event for its youth ski program is just around the corner.

The Tamworth Sled & Skijor Race, organized by the New England Sled Dog Club and the TOC, is scheduled to be held, weather and snow permitting, on February 24 and 25, from 9 am to 3 pm on Chocorua Lake. Founded by Wonalancet resident and adventurer, Arthur Walden ran the first dog race in 1924. Walden, who developed the Chinook breed in the 1920s, became world famous after he became the lead dog trainer and driver for Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s expedition to Antarctica in 1928.

TOC President Brian Cutter said usually 30 sled teams in various categories, and from all over New England and Canada, compete in the races. The TOC provides the purse - the prize money - and raises funds through its concessions. Race teams and categories vary: one and two-dog skijor, 4-dog, 6-dog, open, three-dog junior, and one-dog junior. The races range between two and 12 miles in distance.

Cutter said that as long as there is

18-inches of snow on the lake, the race will proceed. Members help groom the sled trails and prep the staging and parking areas. There is no charge to spectators to watch the races but organizers urge spectators to be careful. The holding area will have many stakeout chains, harnesses and sleds, and dozens and dozens of dogs.

Spectators should keep their own pets at home, and keep any toddlers in hand and away from eager dogs, who may leap up in anticipation.

The 2018 races are the first in a couple of years, as weather conditions have led to cancellations. Cutter, keeping a close eye on the forecast, anticipated with the recent snowfalls the races would be held as scheduled. The races are usually confirmed the week prior.

Dances Tradition continues this spring with regularly scheduled contra dances, a fun family event for all ages and abilities. This year, beginning on the second Saturday in April, the dances will be held every other Saturday at the Tamworth Town House. Perry said the dances run from 7:30 to 10 pm. The rates are $3 for pre-teens and $7 for adults. “You don’t have to know how to dance,” added Perry. “It’s a fun family event.”

To join Perry said the club is always looking for new members and that one does not have to be a Tamworth resident to join. Visit the TOC website, www. tamworthoutingclub.org. Checks can be sent to: The Tamworth Outing Club, PO Box 311, Tamworth, NH 03886.

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Let it continue to cook for another 15 minutes or so. If needed, add some salt.

(There is some salt in the beef base, so taste before adding more salt.) I also like to add granulated garlic. If serving as a meal, I suggest a nice sour bread to accompany the soup.

Next, it’s time for a great Irish themed soup. I call this one a Cheesy Potato Soup. It is a great combination of flavors and a great “Stick to your Ribs” kind of soup, as my grandmother used to say. Here is your shopping list: 5 medium-large red potatoes, large diced

12 oz. cooked ham, small-medium diced 1 small sweet onion, medium diced 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp black pepper Salt to season 2 ½ cups milk 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese 6 T flour Chopped scallions In a large pot, place the potatoes, ham, onions, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Let boil for a few minutes and drop the heat to medium for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes become tender.

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down to medium. Combine the cheese and flour and mix well so the cheese is completely coated. Add to the milk while stirring. This should thicken up almost immediately. Once the cheese sauce has thickened, turn the heat to low. Whisk well so you have a nice, smooth sauce.

Once the potatoes are tender to the bite, slowly add the cheese sauce to the chicken stock and veggies. Stir well to combine the two liquids, trying not to break up the potatoes and turn the heat to low.

When serving, garnish with the chopped scallions, and additional shredded cheddar if you wish. If and when reheating leftover soup, I suggest doing so in a double boiler on a high heat and mixing with a rubber spatula.

Now it’s time to create some awesome Irish sandwiches. Although I’m not a huge fan of the traditional boiled corned beef dinner, I love corned beef and it is, and should be, an Irish staple in many sandwiches. The Reuben is a classic sandwich and very popular. My alternative is more Irish.

The list of ingredients is short, so I will just integrate them into the directions.

A traditional Reuben is usually served on Rye bread, or a marble Rye, which is a swirl bread with Rye and Pumpernickel. I love the marble Rye. However, you can obviously use any bread you like. As for a traditional Reuben, that comes with a heavy hit of sauerkraut. Although I like sauerkraut, I know many people that do not, which prompted me to create an alternative without changing the recipe drastically.

Instead of sauerkraut, this sandwich is

February 2018 substituted with drunken caramelized onions.

Many people will still do a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, which is fine, but this sandwich does make a great reason to utilize the leftover corned beef. You can always buy corned beef at a local deli, but it just isn’t the same as cooking your own.

Always cut against the grain when cooking and cutting your own. It’s so much more tender and enjoyable to eat, especially in a sandwich. Tough meat is not easy to eat in a sandwich.

A traditional Reuben consists of the bread, corned beef, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and sauerkraut. My translation to this recipe is to substitute the sauerkraut with drunken caramelized onions soaked in Guinness beer. This will be a key ingredient in my Dublin burger as well. Being a Partridge Family fan as a kid, instead of the Reuben, I call mine the Kincaid!

As for the onions, the caramelization is a process, but well worth it. We have all sautéed onions, and it is the same process, but you need to extend said process. Put the sliced onions in a pan with some oil. I start the sauté process on a high heat, mixing well for a few minutes, and then lower the heat and let it slow cook. I usually cook mine for at least half an hour, stirring well every five minutes. The sugars of the onions get drawn out and the onions become a nice brown color. To me, caramelized onions are like candy.

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Advice To The Players’ Artist-InResidence to offer acting workshops

Dinner and a Mystery at Hobbs Tavern

Advice To The Players, Sandwich’s Shakespeare Company, is bringing their Artist in Residence, Vivian Nesbitt, back to the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Sandwich for two workshop opportunities in February and March.

Vivian Nesbitt is an award-winning solo performer and, actor, with family ties to Sandwich.

The first event, a Two Day Acting Intensive for Stage and Screen, is scheduled for February 24 and 25, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. It is a two-day intensive where you will refresh your craft and learn new tools and mindsets to free up your instincts to work honestly and authentically moment to moment. You’ll clear away the obstacles to your perfect work and finish the weekend ready to book that next audition! The workshop is perfect for those who are excited to learn about acting and for seasoned professionals who would like to reconnect to their craft. Workshop attendees must be age 15 and up.

The second workshop, Page to Stage: Bringing Your Story to Life,

will take place March 5, 12, 19 and 26.

The four-class introductory workshop focuses on developing monologue for performance. Vivian Nesbitt, along with being an award-winning solo performer, has coached actors through the creation of fully produced solo shows. Several are now touring their shows to festivals across the country.

Join Advice To The Players for this unique opportunity to brainstorm, develop and polish your very own original script for a one-person show.

Participants will learn to select and develop material that will showcase their acting talents, highlight their personality and their creative skills. The class includes an overview of different styles that offers you the opportunity to choose a format that works best for you and is geared for age 17 and up. Each class runs from 6 to 8 pm.

For more information, workshop costs, or to register, visit www. advicetotheplayers.org/training, email contact@advicetotheplayers.org or call 603-284-7115.

Enjoy dinner and a Murder Mystery at Hobbs Tavern in West Ossipee on Friday evening, February 23 from 6 to 9 pm.

The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires Club Annual Masquerade Ball.

With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party!

Attend the Billionaires Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get the soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks,

suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this high-class night of masks and murder.

Get ready for two-and-a-half hours full of mystery, intrigue, and murder! The event includes a buffet dinner (drinks and gratuity are not included) and a three-act show. The show contains two investigation times in which you can mingle with other guests and mystery experts. Use this time to gather clues and attempt to solve the crime!

Doors open at 6 pm, the buffet line starts at 6:30 and the show begins at 7 pm. It is suggested to arrive at 6 pm to allow time to get any drinks you desire before the show, mingle with mystery experts, and get settled at your table.

Tickets can be purchased at Hobbs Tavern at 603-539-2000 or at http:// www.hobbstavern.com/calendar.html.

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crispiness, pull off the pan or burner.

On a plate, add the corned beef/onions to one piece of bread, drizzle the desired amount of Thousand Island dressing, and close it up with the other piece of grilled bread. This is truly an outstanding sandwich.

Now, who’s ready for a Dublin Burger? I love a good burger, and this is arguably my all-time favorite. It is truly legendary in my friend and customer circle. Watching my fans consume this burger is hilarious! Yup, it’s a loaded burger, and it can get messy, but it is off the charts good! I’m a huge fan, as are many.

In the big scheme of things, a burger is and always will be, a burger. There

are always things to throw on top of it and I haven’t met many burgers I did not like, except when they aren’t cooked to my desired temperature.

In a nutshell, here is what my Dublin Burger consists of. Find your favorite bun. A good sturdy bread is key here, especially if you like to load this burger, as I do. I hate a wimpy bread which doesn’t hold up to the inside of the sandwich.

Cook the burger to your desired temperature and top with two pieces of bacon, a small pile of corned beef, a decent pile of the Guinness onions, a splash of A-1 sauce and brown mustard, and top with a sharp cheddar cheese and melt. This burger is a

winner. Depending on your taste buds, it is easy enough to tweak the recipe to your liking. Yes, this is a big burger.

Yes, this can be a messy burger. Yes, this will be a very filling burger. And yes, this is an awesome burger. I enjoy lettuce, tomato, and raw onion on most traditional burgers, but you won’t need it or want it on this one.

Again, I love St. Patrick’s Day and I do love the food associated with it. It truly is a fun day. I sincerely hope you try some of these recipes. The soups are awesome and hearty, as are the sandwiches. To me, a great sandwich is my favorite food choice. Enjoy these recipes and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day!

making a couple of sandwiches, take enough of the caramelized onions into a pan, and hit them with a few splashes of Guinness and let simmer until the beer is mostly gone.

In one pan, butter and grill the two pieces of bread. Put them both down individually. On both pieces, put a slice of Swiss cheese, or any preferred cheese, which will obviously become the inside of the sandwich. In another pan, heat up the corned beef with the previously cooked Guinness marinated caramelized onions. Once the bread is grilled to your preferred color and

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