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Enjoying the Great Outdoors - Snowmobiling in Ossipee!

By Sarah Wright Photos courtesy The Scrub Oak Scramblers As many people already know, Ossipee is the home of the first snowmobile. I’ve often wondered about that sign on the side of the road, and as it turns out, the idea of the snowmobile originated in West Ossipee. A Ford dealer by the name of Virgil D. White, invented a sled runner conversion kit for the Model T Ford in 1913, and copyrighted the term “snowmobile.” He manufactured them in Ossipee, later selling the business to a company in Wisconsin. The original factory in Ossipee mysteriously burned down in 1929, shortly after it closed.

There are many snowmobile trails in the area and one of the best ways to enjoy the trails is with the camaraderie of a snowmobile club.

The Model T Ford Snowmobile Club was the first of its kind in the town, but Ossipee soon had other snowmobile clubs with plenty of wonderful trails to enjoy. The Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club (OVSC) maintains trails in the Ossipee, Effingham, Tamworth, Albany, Wonalancet, Conway (Corridor 19), and Whiteface Intervale areas of New Hampshire. The trail system travels across Route 16 from White Lake State Park to Corridor 19.

Riders can go south on 19 to Ossipee Lake and Effingham to Ossipee Village, connecting to the Seven Lakes SMC area to the south and Wolfeboro club trails to the west. Or riders can choose

Snowmobilers enjoying a day on groomed trails. to go north on 19 to the intersection with the Scrub Oak Scramblers’ system to Freedom, Madison, and other points east, or north to Conway and the Kancamagus Highway and the Mountain Meadow Riders’ trails. But the options don’t end there! West of White Lake State Park, you’d access the trails at the foot of Mt. Chocorua, Paugus, and Whiteface in the White Mountain National Forest, Hemenway State Forest, Big Pine Natural Area, and trails leading beyond Sandwich Notch and the Sidehillers area.

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ponds, rivers, and streams, hilltop lookouts, and deep woods riding. Mark Debitetto has been with the OVSC for 15 to 20 years, and is the current Trail Administrator, writing grants for state assistance to help maintain and repair the trails. Previously, he was the Trail Master, overseeing the trails and grooming schedule. “Registration fees from members go directly toward grooming and trail maintenance,” says Mark, “but many of our club members volunteer to help wherever they can with whatever skills they can offer.”

The OVSC trail system is multi-use, with winter recreation that includes

hiking, snowshoeing, sled dog racing, and cross-country skiing as well as snowmobiling, so riders should respect the rules of the trails and look out for fellow users. Many of the trails also cross through private land.

Landowners have generously granted permission for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy their trails. Maintaining the trails is a year-round job, with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders using the trails in the warmer months.

Maintenance is mostly done in the overnight hours, and club members have seen deer, moose, fox, fisher cats, and other wildlife while out at night.

The OVSC has about 500 members over the course of the season, including lots of families. “It’s a great sport,” says Mark, “and the snowmobiles of today are quieter and cleaner than older models, with better mileage. I think everyone should try it.” The club holds regular meetings every month followed by dinner at a local restaurant. In the fall, there is a swap meet and vintage show with snowmobiles and ATVs. Mark says that the club is very thankful for all of the local support from businesses and restaurants. Canoe King of New England in Tamworth is where the club’s office is, as well as where they store their equipment. If you’d like more information about the OVSC, visit their website at www.ovsc.net or find updates on their Facebook page.

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Current Club President David George has always enjoyed being out in the woods and says that the views on the snowmobile trails are amazing. One of the most popular trails is the “Chimney Trail,” 400 acres at the top of a hill where a house burned down many years ago. All that’s left is the chimney and an amazing 360-degree view of the lakes, the Freedom/Maine border, Gunstock Mountain, and Mount Washington.

The club has used the old chimney and hosted barbecues at the top of the trail. Another popular trail is an old airstrip in the Freedom Town Forest off Ossipee

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Top photo: riding is more fun in a group; (left) even kids can enjoy the trails; (above) clubhouse winter social gathering with meal.

January 2018 Lake Road. It’s a great spot to meet up with other riders and take a break.

The Scrub Oak Scramblers have a rustic clubhouse along the trail in the Madison hills. The house was built in 1930, and was transported from a camp in Conway to its current location in 1982, re-assembled by club members, and updated with a new chimney and fireplace. The club hosts social gatherings, activities, work parties, and events at the clubhouse with a meeting and dinner held once a month.

Events throughout the year include a Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas swap, movie nights, occasional poker runs, and a winter carnival every February.

The club is also involved in charity work, donating to local food pantries and to Camp Sno-Mo for Easter Seals kids in Gilmanton Iron Works. There is an open house on Saturdays during the trail season for members and guests from 11 am to 4 pm, when conditions allow. Stop in for some great food and great company! With about 600 to 700 club members, there is always someone to ride with, and riders are encouraged not to ride alone when possible. For further information about the Scrub Oak Scramblers, visit www. sossc.com or check their Facebook page for updates.

This winter is already a snowy one, so why not explore some new trails this year and make some new friends? Celebrate our local snowmobile history and think of how far we’ve come while you’re out there enjoying the trails, and the natural beauty of this wonderful state!

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Winter Activities Abound at Castle in the Clouds The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) and Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough invite you to visit the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area for winter fun in 2018. LRCT volunteers have groomed miles of trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking throughout the conservation area.

Additionally, the Castle in the Clouds Carriage House Restaurant will be open for lunch from 11 am to 3 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through March 25. Snowmobile access via NH Corridor 15 will be available on weekends when the access gate is open.

Get out and enjoy winter by joining Castle staff for one of the many organized activities planned for this winter. A Moonlight Hike and Snowshoe event will take place on Friday, February 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The event is free; bring your family and friends to enjoy a nighttime stroll through the woods on the Shannon Pond Trail at Castle in the Clouds. Come early to hike under the starry sky or a little later to watch the moon rise above the trees (moonrise is scheduled for 7:43 pm) and warm up by a fire pit with hot cocoa and meteor s’mores! Bring your snowshoes if you have them, or a good sturdy pair of boots will work well too. This hike is self-guided so you can walk at your leisure and even do the trail more than once if you prefer. The trail will be marked with lighted mason jars but it is recommended that you

The fireplace in the Carriage House will warm diners who stop by for lunch in the Carriage House Restaurant this winter after enjoying outdoor activities on the property. bring headlamps or flashlights to help find your way. This event is brought to you in partnership with Castle in the Clouds and the Moultonborough Recreation Department. Donations are gratefully accepted. Reservations are not required.

On Sunday, February 11 from 1 to 3 pm, a fun Cardboard Box Sled Derby will be a great outdoor event. (Blizzard date: Sunday, February 25 from 1 to 3 pm). Use your imagination to transform an ordinary cardboard box into an extraordinary sled and race it down the hill at Castle in the Clouds.

This free, family-friendly event is open for all ages, and will tap into your creative side, and get you outside in the fresh air for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and chilly thrills.

Get creative and theme your sled any way you like. Sleds must be made using only cardboard, duct tape, masking tape, scotch tape, glue, paper, and paint. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including best construction and use of cardboard, and most creative design. Costumes are encouraged and protective headgear is recommended as wipeouts do happen. Before, after or during the event, warm up by the fire pit with hot cocoa and sweet treats. This event is brought to you by the Moultonborough Recreation Department and Castle in the Clouds. Donations are gratefully accepted. Participation in this event is free, however, advanced registration is required. All sleds must be registered by 4 pm on Friday, February 9.

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Complete guidelines, rules, and registration forms can be found on the Facebook pages of Castle in the Clouds or Moultonborough Recreation, or on either organization’s website: www.castleintheclouds.org or www. moultonboroughnh.gov. Please contact Stephanie at 476-5410, programs@ castleintheclouds.org or Donna at 4768868, dtatro@moultonboroughnh.gov.

Get out and enjoy winter with a Guided Cross Country Ski event on Saturday, February 24 from 10 am to noon. Join Castle in the Clouds and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for a morning of cross country skiing fun to highlight the use of the Castle Conservation Area’s trails for cross country skiing throughout the winter.

Explore some of the available trails with guides from the Lakes Region Conservation Trust and warm up by the fire pit with hot cocoa. After the event, stay on the grounds and enjoy lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant. This is sure to be fun for the whole family and a great way to get out and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors on a crisp winter day. This is a free event brought to you

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Jan. 20, Spencer Albee concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Jan. 20, Winter Farmer’s Market, 1st Congregational Church, South Main St., Wolfeboro, 10 am-2 pm.

Jan. 20, Writing Our Stories From Personal Artifacts, with author Bonnie J. Toomey, 10 am-noon, sponsored by ArtWorks, held at Chocorua Public Library, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, pre-register/info: 323-8041.

Jan. 21, Memories of Bartlett, 2 pm, tales of the area by panel of storytellers/ historians, Bartlett Historical Society, takes place at Congregational Church, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 374-5023.

Jan. 22, Books Sandwiched In, noon, book to be discussed is The Dog Who Could Fly by Damien Lewis, reviewed by Virginia Jones Newton, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Center Sandwich, free, public welcome, bring your own sandwich, 284-6665.

Jan. 22, Silent Film Night: Comedy Shorts, 6 pm, movies with Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, selected and introduced by silent film fan Bruce Cooper, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

Jan. 23, Artist Affinity Group, 6:45-8:30 pm, discussion about what it means to be an artist, light refreshments served, sponsored by Sandwich Home Industries, takes place at Doris L. Benz Community Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, RSVP: sara.goodman1@icloud.com.

Jan. 25, Dinner and Storytelling with Joan Veilleux, Corner House Inn, Sandwich, 6:30 pm, 284-6219, info@cornerhouseinn.com.

Jan. 25, The Infamous Stringdusters, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse. com.

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Jan. 26, International Dinner Night, speaker Lisa Heard talks about Stockholm, Sweden, the meal of the evening reflects the foods of the country, Doris L. Benz Community Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, info: 284-7211.

Jan. 26, Roast Turkey Dinner, Conway Village Congregational Church, 132 Main St., Conway, 447-3851.

Jan. 26, Sam Evans-Brown, host of Outside/In, 7-8 pm, informative talk by environmental reporter for Outside/In NHPR program, Tim Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, info/reserve: 447-6991.

Jan. 26, Tricky Britches concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Jan. 26-28, NE Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Black Mt. Ski Area, Jackson, 383-9356.

Jan. 27, Building Your Herbal Medicine Chest, 1-4 pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-registration must; 323-7591.

Jan. 27, Carolyn Ramsay Band, 8:30 pm, Wolfeboro Inn, Wolfe’s Tavern, 90 North Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3016.

Jan. 27, Contra Dance, 7-10 pm, Wolfeboro Town Hall, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.galacommunity.org.

Jan. 27, 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. Jan. 27, Paula Cole concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Jan. 27, Tamworth Indoor Farmer’s Market, Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Jan. 27, Writing With Our Senses, with author Caroline Nesbitt, 10 am-noon, sponsored by ArtWorks, held at Chocorua Public Library, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, pre-register/info: 323-8041.

Jan. 26-28, Snow Sculpting Competition, Black Mt. Ski Area, Jackson, www. jacksonNH.com.

Jan. 27-28, Youth Pond Hockey Weekend, King Pine Ski Area, Madison, www.kingpine.org.

Jan. 28, Light The Night, 4 pm open house at Farmstand B&B, 5 pm, bonfire at park next to Chocorua Dam, Rts. 16 & 113, Chocorua, to say goodbye to aging Christmas trees, dinner at Runnells Hall at 6 pm with music.

Feb. 1, Film Screeing of Chasing Coral, 7-8 pm, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, 447-6991.

Feb. 2, Food-Fun-Flicks, 5-7 pm, 1st Friday fun event from Jan.-June, dinner, a movie and craft/game, for all ages, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., crafts, games, 539-1537.

Feb. 2, Moonlight Hike and Snowshoe, 5:30-8:30 pm, free, warm up by fire pit with hot cocoa, bring your snowshoes, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900.

Feb. 2, Soule Monde concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 3, Amit Peled & Tempest Trio, 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, tickets: 569-2151, Wolfeboro Friends of Music.

Feb. 3, 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. 3, Evening Snowshoe Tour, 7 pm, Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, 466-2333.

Feb. 3, Peter Wolf and the Midnight Travelers concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 3, The Making of a Thriller, with author Rick Davidson, 10 am-noon, sponsored by ArtWorks, held at Chocorua Public Library, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, pre-register/info: 323-8041.

Feb. 5, Books Sandwiched In, noon, book to be discussed is American Canopy: Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation by Eric Rutkow, reviewed by Tink Taylor, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Center Sandwich, free, public welcome, bring your own sandwich, 284-6665.

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Feb. 8, NH Bear Population, 12 noon-1 pm, Nature Learning Center, NH Fish & Game bear project head Andrew Timmins speaks about NH bears, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

Feb. 8, Small Mammal Workshop, 6:30-8 pm for class session, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

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Feb. 9, International Dinner Night, speakers Shirley Stanek, along with Dick and Ruth Stuart take the audience to the Balkans; the meal of the evening reflects the foods of the country, Doris L. Benz Community Center, Heard Rd., Center Sandwich, info: 284-7211.

Feb. 9, The Ghost of Paul Revere concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

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Feb. 10, Draw the Line (Aerosmith Tribute), 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse. com.

Feb. 10, 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. 10, The Gibson Brothers concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

Feb. 13, Ski with a Naturalist, 10:30 am, Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, 466-2333.

Feb. 14, Martin Sexton concert, 8 pm, Stone Mt. Arts Center, Brownfield, Maine, www.stonemountainartscenter.com, 207-935-7292.

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Feb. 16, Last Waltz Live, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

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Feb. 15, Viewing Nature through History, 7 pm, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mt. Conservation Center, Albany, www.tinmountain.org.

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. 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.

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

Feb. 24, Broken Arrow - the Music of Neil Young, 8 pm, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info: 335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse. com.

Feb. 24, Contra Dance, 7-10 pm, Wolfeboro Town Hall, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.galacommunity.org.

Feb. 24, Cranapalooza, DJ dance party with C-more the Penguin, live music, outdoor events, s’mores and more, followed by fireworks, Cranmore Mt. Resort, N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. Feb. 24, Evening Snowshoe Tour, 7 pm, Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, 466-2333.

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Thurs. Night Book Group, meets fourth Thurs. of every month for discussions of books, 7 pm, Mystery Book Group meets second Thurs. of the month, White Birch Books, N. Conway, 356-3200, www.whitebirchbooks.com.

Weekly Guided Snowshoe Walks, 1 pm, Saturdays during snow season/winter, along East Branch and Saco Rivers, register/info: 356-9920, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation, www.mwvskitouring.org.

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The “For Real” Artists of Eaton - Louis and Leslie Snow Feron

By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Photos courtesy Joyce and Peter Blue She was a dancer, a painter, a poet and an author; he was a well-known, highly-respected sculptor, jewelry maker, and painter. They were cultured, well-traveled and numbered as friends and colleagues the famed photographer Edward Weston and talented dancer Martha Graham. They could have lived in any city, in any country, due to their connections and talents, but they settled and spent much of their married lives in tiny Eaton/Snowville, NH. The story of Leslie (Snow) and Louis Feron is almost unbelievable, peppered with such names as Rockefeller and Jackie Kennedy and Tiffany and Marcel Duchamp and other famous artists, writers and public figures. But their story is decidedly true and very interesting.

When the couple settled in Snowville, NH in 1967, it was a homecoming of sorts for Leslie, who had deep ties to the area. Her ancestors, Joseph and Sally Snow, were the first to settle the Snowville/Eaton area, and she had relatives in the town. Among those closest to the Ferons was Leslie’s nephew, Peter Blue, and his wife, Joyce. (The couple lived next door to the Ferons since 1983, and Peter greatly admired Leslie and Louis as “for real” artists, as he thought of them.)

The Ferons lived in Leslie’s greatgrandfather Edwin Snow’s large barn that they converted some years ago into a house and studio; Louis passed away in 1998 at age 97 and Leslie died last February. Although active in the town, they were certainly not flashy or showy people, and did not flaunt their status as artists.

Perhaps that is why, other than in the Eaton area, many people are unaware that the famous couple resided in NH. Now the public will get a look at

Louis and Leslie (Snow) Feron - Courtesy Photo the Ferons artwork and collectibles up-close at a major estate auction on Saturday, February 17 held by Gary Wallace Auctioneers in Ossipee.

The excitement is plain in Gary’s voice as he describes just a few of the items that will be presented for auction.

“Some of the work is museum quality, and there are amazing items. There are sculptures, jewelry, metal work, and Tiffany jewelry, among other items.”

In order to understand the scope of the Feron’s artwork, it is helpful to know more about them as people and artists who brought their skills to Eaton.

Louis was born in Rouen, France in

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1901 and educated in Paris. He studied drawing, sculpture and anatomy at the Ecole d’Art Municipale and other schools. His talent must have immediately been obvious: by age 15 he was apprenticed as a figure and ornament “ciseleur” at the Volk Bronze Figure Workshop. By age 25 he was earning the salary of a master in his field and became known as the best ciseleur goldsmith in all of France.

He served in the military as well, but eventually left France for Costa Rica where he got commissions for gold work from individuals, government and church. He was a cultural attaché of the French Legation of Cosa Rica until 1941. By 1946, he was living in New York City and maintaining a busy studio.

Louis designed and executed sculptures, goldsmith pieces and took jewelry commissions for private customers and worked also for Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Steuben Glass, to name but a few. His work is in the Museum of Modern Art, Paris; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Currier Gallery of Art, Manchester, NH; The Cathedral of Detroit and in private collections.

To look upon the lovely face of Leslie Snow Feron is to see the sophisticated and talented woman Louis wanted to get to know after seeing her dance with Martha Graham’s company. (The story goes that he managed to get backstage access to meet Leslie, and their relationship grew from there.)

Leslie grew up in New Jersey and attended Skidmore College, where she studied painting. She won a scholarship from Skidmore to study dance with The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York City. She also studied life drawing at the Art Student’s League and painting at Columbia University.

After college, she became a dancer with Graham’s troupe and worked

extremely hard. She describes the physically-demanding work, and the creative energy required to dance for the exacting Graham. There was no corner-cutting, no second-best when it came to dancing for Graham. (Leslie later wrote that she asked Louis if he thought she could cut a few corners to simplify her work in a painting.

He replied, “Yes you can certainly do that and the corners will be missing.”

In other words, take your time and do it right if it is work you care about, whether dancing or painting.

Although Louis was 25 years older than Leslie, they seem to have been made for each other. Due to her talent and work as a dancer, Leslie traveled in cultured circles, as did Louis.

She understood what it meant to be a professional, hard-working and committed artist, and it can be sure Louis appreciated her talents and her awareness of what it took to produce artwork.

The couple were married in Connecticut in 1962 and after visiting Snowville/Eaton, NH, they renovated her great-grandfather’s large old barn.

Joyce and Peter Blue moved to Eaton in 1983 and had the unique opportunity to live next door to “for real” artists, as Peter calls his Aunt Leslie and Uncle Louis.

Recalls Joyce, “Louis and Leslie came to Eaton to visit her mother and Louis became interested in the barn.

They bought it and converted it into a house and studio. Leslie’s painting studio was on the top floor, and Louis had a studio downstairs.”

Although humble about their fame, the Ferons were active in the life of the town: Leslie spent many months working with the Eaton Planning Board on the town’s first master plan, which involved interviewing everyone in town, a very time-consuming task.

(Joyce explains that Leslie liked precision and attention to detail, which were needed for a task like the master plan.) In 1987 the town of Eaton awarded her a citation for her four years serving on the planning board.

“One of Leslie’s paintings that will be at the auction is of the Eaton planning board,” says Joyce. “She did it in 1986.” (Many of Leslie’s painting subjects/models were Eaton townspeople.)

After Louis died, Leslie continued to live in their home in Eaton. She became close to Peter and Joyce over the years and they were happy to offer their assistance.

“They were fascinating people,” Joyce recalls. “Louis was old-world, staunch in his beliefs. They are certainly missed, and as long-time residents, they had a quiet, enduring presence here.”

When asked why the Ferons chose to live in a tiny town in rural NH when they could have settled in any town or city in the world, Joyce says the answer is a simple one: “This was Leslie’s home. She had deep ties to the Eaton area: with sisters and nieces and nephews here. She was comfortable in • Feron Continued on page 11

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Improve your Health with Modern Western Square Dancing Modern Western square dancing is alive and well in Mount Washington Valley and the Mt. Washington Valley Stompers Square Dance Club is currently in its 46th season. The group meets every Wednesday at the American Legion on Tasker Hill Rd. in Conway.

If you can walk, you can dance and the caller will walk you through every call. The music is fun and you’ll find you’re dancing (and maybe even humming along) to a lot of old and new pop tunes! The dress code is casual and singles are welcome. The Club’s weekly instructional classes are with caller/teacher Denise Carbonell.

Denise has been square dancing for over 38 years and calling for about three years. She hails from Sanford, Maine and is excited to introduce area folks to the fun of modern Western square dancing. Workshops for graduate dancers start at 6:45 pm, and instruction for new dancers as well as

additional club level tips continue at 7:15 pm.

People from all walks of life and all ages can enjoy and benefit from Modern Western Square Dancing.

According to a Mayo Clinic Health Letter, “Dancing can burn as many calories as walking, swimming or riding a bicycle. During a half-hour of dancing you can burn between 200 and 400 calories. The side-to-side movements of many dances strengthen your weight bearing bones (tibia, fibula and femur) and can help prevent or slow the loss of bone mass (osteoporosis).

If you’re recovering from heart or knee surgery, movement may be part of your rehabilitation. Dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dancing or jogging. It keeps the mind sharp and contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavors don’t.

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Eaton.”

As for Louis, he may have loved the quiet that allowed him to get on with his many commissions and the fact that the townspeople were not so easily dazzled by his fame. In Eaton, the Feron’s were valued members of the community, but not treated with kid gloves.

In later life, Leslie wrote a book about her life with Louis and her work as a dancer, A Voyage Remembered, with the memoirs of Louis Feron, publisher Peter E. Randall (www.

PERpublisher.com). She also wrote poetry, giving well received readings of her compositions throughout NH. No matter what auction-goers find interesting: the sculptures, the jewelry or metal work of Louis or the paintings and drawings done by Leslie, or the personal possessions of a cultured couple, there is something for everyone at the upcoming Gary Wallace Auction.

There is one little story Joyce relates that speaks volumes to the fact that when one is an artist, that passion never

goes away. When Joyce and Peter’s son was married, Leslie attended the wedding. She had not danced since she married Louis, but for some reason, she got up and danced at the wedding and dazzled everyone. The morning after the wedding, it was raining and Joyce was in her yard. She saw Leslie, sheltered by her umbrella, making her way to her mailbox to check the mail.

Leslie waved to Joyce and did a little dance with her umbrella in the rain, right there in the road, as if to recall her joy at dancing on the previous evening.

It was that small moment of a dancer’s joy, that defines Leslie as a “for real” artist. And it was the artwork Louis created over a lifetime, that also made him a “for real” artist, as Peter Blue would say. That dazzling, “for real” talent will be in full view at the upcoming Gary Wallace Auctioneers event on February 17.

(Those who wish to view some of the offerings at the auction can find an online photo gallery at www. wallaceauctions.com. Call 539-5276.

The auction will take place at the Gary Wallace Auction House on Route 16 in Ossipee.)

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WFOM Presents the Internationally Acclaimed Tempest Trio On Saturday, February 3, the Tempest Trio will storm into Wolfeboro with a concert at 7:30 pm at the First Congregational Church, 115 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. This is the fifth in a series of eight concerts presented by the Wolfeboro Friends of Music this year. Concert sponsors are J. Clifton Avery Insurance, Edward Jones Financial Advisor Kevin Lawlor, and the Law Offices of V. Richards Ward, PLLC. Combining technical mastery, expressive depth, and performance experience, pianist Alon Goldstein, violinist Ilya Kaler, and cellist Amit Peled have joined forces to form one of the most exciting trios on the international scene. Each virtuoso member of the ensemble has a successful solo career and together they bring vitality to the concert stage with their dynamic musical interplay and collaborative spirit.

The trio has been recently compared by critics to the legendary “Million Dollar Trio” of Arthur Rubinstein, Gregor Piatisgorsky, and Jascha Heifetz.

The Tempest Trio has performed in cities throughout the U.S., Europe, Israel and Asia and has been known to share with the public unique and exotic programs of trios ranging from the standard repertoire of Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak, to newly-commissioned pieces, as well as lesser known repertoire by Bernstein, Block and Amy Beach. They also presented critically acclaimed complete Schumann, Brahms and Dvorak trio cycles at the Seattle Chamber Music Festival and the four Arts Society in Palm Beach.

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Especially welcomed is the return of Israeli cellist, Amit Peled, who performed here two years ago playing the cello of Pablo Casals, whose instrument was loaned to him by Casal’s widow, Marta. From the United States to Europe to the Middle East and Asia, Peled, a musician of profound artistry and charismatic stage presence, enjoys global presence as both one of the most acclaimed cellists on the concert stage and one of the most profound pedagogues today. Maestro Peled has performed as a soloist with many orchestras and in the world’s major concert halls. He also frequently performs and gives master classes at prestigious summer music festivals throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.

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Tickets for the concert are available at the door; at Black’s Paper Store and Avery Insurance in Wolfeboro; at Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith, by calling 569-2151 or visiting www.friendsofmusic.org. High school students with ID will be admitted free of charge and any child accompanied by an adult ticket purchaser will be admitted free of charge.

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Attention all designers, wouldbe designers and folks with décor flair! This is your chance to shine at the upcoming Governor Wentworth Arts Council 4th annual spring arts fundraiser TABLESCAPES “Creative Settings”™, a community-wide event happening in April. The event will take place once again at the Wolfeboro Inn in downtown Wolfeboro.

The Council is looking for your participation! Non-profits, designers, businesses and artistic individuals, TABLESCAPES is a chance for you to create a table-top setting that is imaginative, playful, out-of-the-box and fun! Let your imagination be your guide.

Table designs can be edgy, traditional or contemporary. Further, tables can simulate a time of year, illustrate an idea, story or place and can include florals, graphics, patterns, 3D and 2D elements. Your TABLESCAPE does not have to be professionally produced; however, it should be cleanly and clearly executed for viewers to be enthralled, entertained and amused. (No political or sexual content, please.) Be sure your dishes, props and linens, lights, bangles

2017 TABLESCAPE participant Mari Leather and her “LAKE LIFE” table display.

Tour the event on April 6, 7, or 8 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Wolfeboro Inn and see what fantastic storytelling displays await. (Courtesy photo) and baubles of all kinds become an integrated part of your overall theme.

You may utilize the banquet tables on hand, or provide a table of your choice.

Original art/craft is encouraged. The tables will be judged and prizes given

to the top participants. The event also is great publicity for businesses.

Download the registration form on the Arts Council website: www. wolfeboroarts.org. There is no fee to participate in creating a table display.

A full color, printed program brochure, which will take you into the “Table Story” of each participant and give you a peek as to the artistic process of each and every table display will be available at the tour. Table space is limited and there will be a waiting list. This is a first come, first served, opportunity.

Some table spaces are already filled so reserve your space now.

This event is an arts fundraiser hosted by the Governor Wentworth Arts Council. Funds from the proceeds are donated to local schools and libraries to help underwrite requests for arts funding throughout the year.

The Council is also actively looking for sponsors. For more details and to have a registration form mailed to you, contact Jeannette D’Onofrio (event chair) j@virgodesignstudio.com or call 603-569-0078. Special thanks to the Wolfeboro Inn the host location for a third season!

The Governor Wentworth Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational arts organization whose purpose is to stimulate and support the arts within the local community.

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Winter Fun in Store at the Remick Museum The Remick Museum in Tamworth is busy all year long and they have many programs to chase away winter’s cabin fever.

The 15th Annual Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival will take place on Saturday, February 3 from 11 am to 3 pm. The severe weather date will be Sunday, February 4. Take part in a historic New England tradition office harvesting, and celebrate winter with fun outdoor activities and try your hand at harvesting ice on the farm pond. Learn from the past as you mark, cut, float, lift and stack harvested ice— see it stored in the museum’s own ice house. Visit farm animals in their winter coats and surroundings, enjoy winter games and crafts and warm up with Farmhouse Kitchen favorites.

There is an admission fee, but no registration is required.

The Fiber Arts Group will meet on Tuesdays, February 6 and 20 from 9:30 am to noon at the Remick Museum. Fiber artists or interested onlookers are welcome to join the Happy Weavers & Friends group to observe the historic art of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting and more.

Bring your project to work on and we’ll provide a comfortable space at the museum. The group is led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator; the group meets every other Tuesday, year round and is free. (This does not include access to the Museum). No registration is required.

The Hillsdale 4-H Dairy Club takes place on Thursday, February 8, from 7 to 9 pm. The Carroll County Hillsdale 4-H Dairy Club focuses on learning about various dairy breeds of cattle, goats and sheep, while participating in local and state 4-H activities. The club meets monthly, with additional activities and meetings held at the leader’s discretion. The club is open to residents of Carroll County, ages 8–18 (as of January 1 of the current year).

Ownership of a project animal is not required. The Club is free. Contact Farm Manager Lindsey McAllister for information: lmcallister@ remickmuseum.org.

Let Food Be Thy Medicine will take place on Saturday, February 17 from 1 to 3:30 pm; the snow date is on Sunday, February 18. Join Museum Educator/Herbalist Carol Felice at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village, to learn of the significance and how to use the “5 tastes” to create powerfully nourishing food. Bring your appetite and sample

Ice Harvesting. Courtesy Photo from a sumptuous smorgasbord that includes Remick-grown and wildharvested vegetables and medicinal herbs; take home the recipes. And, yes, there will be chocolate cake! The meal will start at 2 pm, so have a light/early lunch. Registration closes when the class is filled; no walk-ins, please.

During winter vacation, the Vacation Week: Discovery Days runs from Monday, February 19 to to Friday, February 23, 11 am to 3 pm. Bring the entire family and join staff at the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village for unplugged vacation week fun! Scheduled daily activities include Handcraft, 11 am; Historic Demonstration at 12 noon; Trivia, 1:30–2 pm and Farm Chores.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Vacation Week: Daily Diversion takes place from Tuesday, February 20 to Friday, February 23 from 10 am to noon. Shake up your vacation during Discovery Days at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village Each day, join Museum Educators to discover and learn something new. Diversions include: Tuesday, Historic Clothing: Mop Caps & More; Wednesday, Baking Extravaganza; Thursday, Become a History Sleuth; Friday, Become A Budding Herbalist. Sessions are suitable for child or child and parent. Only one adult per family, please. Cost includes access to the entire Museum and all vacation week activities. Children may be dropped off; pick up must take place at noon. For children without a parent in attendance, additional informational forms must be filled out at registration.

Pre-registration required.

The Small Farmers Club takes place on Friday, February 23, 10– 11 am. At Remick Country Doctor

Family Camping in a Farm Setting on the Swift River

Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, young children can experience the seasonal rhythms and chores on a historic farmstead. Through ageappropriate activities—including crafts, games, stories and animal meet and greets—participants enjoy seasonbased activities, such as planting, milking, harvesting and wintertime indoor activities. This month’s theme is Great Grains. A parent/guardian must accompany their child for the duration of the activity. Children should be dressed to spend time outdoors with appropriate clothing for inclement weather. Registration closes Thursday, February 22/when filled. No walk-ins, please.

Vacation Week: Discovery Days takes place on Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 2 from 11 am to 3 pm. Bring the entire family and join us at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village for unplugged vacation week fun! Scheduled daily activities include: Handcraft, 11 am; Historic Demonstration, 12 noon; Trivia from

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An Outdoor Progressive Dinner takes place on Saturday, February 24.

Choose the 5, 5:30 or 6 pm the dinner; major weather event date is Sunday, February 25. Enjoy an evening’s stroll, admire festively lighted barns and buildings, and fill your tummy with a locally grown and raised, delicious— and hot—meal at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. Each portion of your fivecourse meal will be served at a different outdoor location at the museum: diner walk from one location to the next during the course of the evening. The event also includes an educational quest between stops, an outdoor warming fire, hot chocolate and popcorn, white lights and luminaries. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. Call or visit the Museum website for menu and tickets: 603-3237591 or www.remickmuseum.org.

Maple Sugaring Day Open House will take place on Saturday, March 24, 11 am to 3 pm. Celebrate the sweet taste of spring at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village.

Spend time in the working Sugar House, learn about historic methods of producing syrup and modern evaporator while savoring a sample of maple syrup and Remick-made goods; maple syrup and goods available for purchase. The Museum Center will not be open during this event. The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm is a member of NH Maple Producers; this event is held in conjunction with their 23rd Annual Maple Weekend on March 24 to 25.

For tickets and information on events, contact 323-7591 or www. remickmuseum.org.

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January 2018

Warm Up This Winter with GALA Community Contra Dances!

The Community Contra Dance Series hosted by Global Awareness Local Action (GALA) kicks off 2018 on Saturday, January 27 at the Wolfeboro Town Hall’s “Great Hall”. Dances run from 7 to 10 pm, with the first half hour dedicated to a brief overview of the basic steps of New England contra dance. Dances are a fun and energizing night out for all ages and abilities, even if you simply prefer to cheer the dancers on from the sidelines.

The headline band for January’s dance is Brier Hill Band. Brier Hill has been playing local farmer’s markets and dances in the Wolfeboro/Ossipee area for the last four years. Named for one of the roads in Canaan Valley where they started playing, the band serves up standard New England dance tunes drawn from the French Canadian and British fiddle traditions that make up most of the contra dance repertoire.

Brier Hill is comprised of Lane and Scott Evans, Patrick O’Hagin, Michael Haeger and Tim Morrison. Eric Rolnick will be calling the dance with the Brier Hill. Eric is from Conway, has called many GALA dances, and has also performed at many Wolfeboro First Night events with the Caribbean steel band, Mango Groove.

The Community Contra Dance Series continues on Saturday, February 24 at the “Great Hall” from 7 to 10 pm, with the first half hour dedicated to a brief overview of the basic steps of New England contra dance. The headline band for February’s dance is Puckerbrush, a lively quartet of musicians who live in the puckerbrush of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. They play acoustic music from the old-time, Celtic and French Canadian traditions, with a little bit of Klezmer and Nordic music showing up at times.

The band is made up of Shana Aisenberg, from Wolfeboro NH, playing fiddle and mandolin; Gale Johnsen, from Porter, Maine, on fiddle; Peter Kimball, from Ossipee NH, on guitar; and Candace Maher, from Eaton NH, playing accordion, cello, flute, and penny-whistle. Eric Rolnick will be calling the dance with Puckerbrush.

The name “Contra Dance” refers to partnered folk dance styles, where couples dance in two facing lines.

In January, the Brier Hill Band will perform for a contra dance in Wolfeboro.

(Picture courtesy of GALA) Contra dance is a hybrid of English country dances and French court dances. At the end of the 17th-century, French dancers began to incorporate the English country dances with steps from their own court dances and in turn called these dances contra-dance, or contredanse. Many of the moves called out during the dance originate from the French terminology.

The contra dance was very popular throughout America from the 1700s well into the 1800s, but with the arrival of the square dance, waltz, swing, and other forms of dance its popularity was mostly confined to rural areas. It is interesting to note that before the contra dance’s revival, it was not known to be called a night of “Contra Dancing.”

Rather it had other names such as Barn Dance, Kitchen Junket, Old Timer’s Ball, and The Dance. These dances were held in church halls, grange halls, town halls, barns, and even places like kitchens and living rooms. There was a time in New England when contra dances were so popular that one band might be booked six nights in a single week!

There are a lot of reason to enjoy dancing, but here’s a fun fact - dancing

is one of the more impressive ways to increase our brain’s cognitive reserve, something good for the brain at every age, but a particularly valuable protective force for maintaining cognition into old age. In a New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) study, dancing was found to reduce the risk of dementia more than any other physical or mental activity studied.

Bicycling and swimming, for instance, while excellent for the cardiovascular system, reduced the risk of dementia by 0 percent, as did playing golf.

Reading reduced the risk by 35 percent and puzzling out crosswords at least four days a week, 47 percent. Frequent dancing, however, reduced the risk of dementia by 76 percent!

What does contra dancing have to do with GALA’s commitment to sustainability?

Aside from strengthening community relations, warding off cabin fever, and keeping the blood moving to stay healthy, GALA is known to claim contra dancing as, “the most sustainable way to stay warm on a cold winters night”!

Dance admission fees are: $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for 6 to 18-year-olds, and age 5 and under free. Anyone

experiencing financial hardship is invited to pay what they can and no one will be turned away for financial reasons.

In an effort to protect the newly refinished wood floor in the Great Hall participants are encouraged to bring an extra pair of shoes for dancing that do not have a black sole. If you are unable to bring extra shoes, there will be a brush at the door for you to remove dirt and snow before entering. GALA is also looking to fill a few volunteer shifts for the dances this year if you are interested.

For more information about this event, or to sign up to volunteer visit www.galacommunity.org, call the office at 539-6460, or email josh@ galacommunity.org.

Global Awareness Local Action (GALA) is a nonprofit organization based in Ossipee, NH, working to translate sustainability education into local action that is practical, effective, and fun. Through strong cross-sector collaborations, GALA offers educational, skill building, and community service opportunities that help participants grow food, conserve energy, save money, and strengthen both personal and ecological health.

The organization’s most popular program is called Sustain-A-Raisers, a volunteer driven “eco” home and yard makeover initiative modeled after the barn-raiser. Each “raiser” consists of GALA volunteers installing raised garden beds, compost bins, rain barrels, cold frames, and clotheslines at private homes, schools, food pantries, assisted living residences, and other community sites.

GALA also offers a monthly Reskill-ience Workshop where attendees can learn skills including how to make nontoxic household cleaners, basic beekeeping, food preservation and canning, bike maintenance, campfire cooking, compass and map navigation, and more.

During the winter months, GALA hosts a Community Contra Dance Series and offers support for starting small sustainability Study Circles.

To learn more about programs, become a member, or otherwise get involved, visit the website at www. galacommunity.org or call the office at 539-6460.

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Get Out and Enjoy Winter at Tin Mountain Winter is here with lots of snow this year and the staff at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany has plenty of programs to get the whole family enjoying winter in NH. Night Sky Stories & Exploration will take place on January 19 from 7 to 8 pm. Since ancient times, people have used the night sky as both a compass and a calendar. They also used it to tell their stories; stories of their heroes and stories for everyday life. Star Wizards Matt Krug and Matt Maloney will tell some Night Sky Stories, discuss how the sky is both a compass and a calendar, and weather permitting, give a tour of the night sky. Bring warm clothes; after the indoor stories the group will head outside to see the stars.

Please reserve by calling 447-6991.

On January 20, Snowshoe Exploration of the New Bald Hill Property will run from 10 am to 1 pm. Participants will meet at the Tin Mt. Conservation Center in Albany.

Join Teacher/Naturalist Dexter Harding and Upper Saco Valley Chair Doug Burnell as they take you on an exploration of the newly acquired 93 acres of conservation land abutting Tin Mountain’s Rockwell Sanctuary, which was recently purchased in conjunction with the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust. You will be searching for animal tracks and other signs of wildlife, as well as identifying winter trees and shrubs. Dress warmly and bring water and a snack. Because of the snow, you will need to bring snowshoes. If you do not have them, you may borrow a pair of shoes from Tin Mountain. Call 4476991 to register. The program is cosponsored with the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust.

What does it take to be an environmental reporter for the Granite State? How do you start when telling a story as big as Northern Pass or HydroQuebec? Join Sam Evans-

Winter camp fun at Tin Mountain. (courtesy of Tin Mountain)

Brown, former environmental reporter for NHPR and current host of the NHPR podcast Outside/In for a first-

hand account on January 26 from 7 to 8 pm. Please call 447-6991 for reservations.

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A film screening of the movie Chasing Coral will be held at the Nature Learning Center from 7 to 8 pm on February 1. Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Call 447-6991 for information.

Winter camps will take place at Tin Mountain, sure to make your kids come to love winter!

Winter Survival will be held on February 20 from 9 am to 3 pm for grades 4 to 6. Learn basic outdoor survival skills such as building a snow shelter and lighting a fire. Cocoa and snowshoes will be provided.

Wonderful Wildlife is geared for grades K to 2 from 9 am to 3 pm and takes place on February 21. Discover the wildlife of winter by following tracks through the snow, and observe winter birds. Kids should dress for being outdoors and bring a lunch.

Snowshoes and cocoa will be provided.

On February 22 from 2 to 7 pm, Nocturnal Adventure will be for grades 2 to 6. Discover what makes the creatures of the night unique as you explore animals in winter. Games, crafts and pizza will be offered, and then a nighttime adventure in the fields and forest of the Rockwell Sanctuary will follow.

Winter Art takes place on February 23 from 9 am to 3 pm with snow sculptures, sketching and winter watercolors. Kids, grades 1 to 4 will spend time indoors and outside, so dress warmly and bring a lunch.

To pre-register and get more information on all programs, call 4476991. Visit www.tinmountain.org. The Center is located at 1245 Bald Hill Road in Albany.

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January 2018

Writers’ Block Buster Workshop Calling all writers...get your creative juices flowing, strengthen your skills and learn new techniques during a series of writers’ workshops. The unique grouping of four published local authors will share their “How-to’s” and “Notto’s” on four consecutive Saturdays with Louise Taylor on January 13, Bonnie J. Toomey on January 20, Caroline Nesbitt on January 27 and Rick Davidson on February 3.

The workshops will be held at the Chocorua Public Library, 25 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua, from 10 am to 12 noon on the scheduled Saturdays. Participants can sign up for one or all four or choose from the workshops. The cost of four seminars is $100.00 or $35.00 per session. Call Art Works at 323-8041 to enroll.

On January 13, Louise Taylor will present “What We Can Expect from A Writing Project” from 10 am to 12 noon. Louise’s two-hour workshop will examine the range of expectations we have for our writing project. Louise says, “We will come up against parts of ourselves that will challenge us more than we ever expected. Where we begin may differ from where we end…frustration, elation, fortitude and finding our genuine voice will be discussed.”

Louise is the author of six books, which include four trade books published by Little, Brown and Co., one collection of poetry and one memoir (both self-published). For 12 years, she worked as a copywriter and is now a freelance writer of articles for an addictions recovery website in California. She holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from

Goddard College. Please bring with you an idea for a writing project, paper, notebook or a laptop. Learn more about Louise at www.louisetaylorwriter.com.

Bonnie J. Toomey will be the presenter on January 20, for a program titled “Writing Our Stories from Personal Artifacts.” She teaches at Plymouth State University and writes about life in the 21st century. Her stories and poems have been featured in Bay State Parent Magazine, The Penwood Review, and Parenting New Hampshire Magazine. She also contributes to the Sunday column at the Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise.

Bonnie’s class will have a brief lecture and exercise on point of view, writing exercise, writing workshop peerreviewed, revision and read-aloud.

On January 27, Caroline Nesbitt will present “Write with Your Senses.”

She says, “Much of writing is getting the reader to see and feel the specific images that we authors envision in a visceral way. We do that by using all five of our senses - taste, sight, touch, smell, and sound - to bring a scene to life for our readers.”

Caroline is a third generation theatre professional and writer who lives and works in New Hampshire. As an actress she has performed at numerous New Hampshire theatres since 1987, toured with Starbird Puppet Theatre, founded and was Artistic Director of Advice To The Players, was an AEA Production Stage Manager at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, and still works as a freelance director as well as an actor onstage and in film.

Caroline’s work has appeared in regional and national journals,

theatre, and equine publications that include American Theatre, Teaching Theatre, The Boston Globe, TheaterMania.com, The Chronicle Of The Horse, The Thoroughbred Times, etc. She is the author of The Pony Breeder’s Companion (Howell Book House), the self-published novels, Ride On The Curl’d Clouds (2006) and Fortune’s Fool (2016), and the full length play Contra Dance, which premiered in Tamworth in 2015.

On February 3, Rick Davison will present “The Making of a Thrilleer.”

Rick will be the fourth of four visiting authors in the four-part series of The Writers’ Block Buster Workshop.

Rick’s two-hour workshop will encompass an overview of writing a novel from conception to publication and post publication commitments.

Discussion will include finding ideas and basic elements of storytelling, character development and dialogue.

Bring your own ideas and writing passages to share. “The class will look at how a blend of film and literary influences, local legends, traditional cliffhangers and alleged mountain lion sightings which resulted in two regional bestselling novels, “Catamount, A North Country Thriller” and “Murder at Stillwater Lodge.” “Trouble at Stillwater Lodge” is in production.

The class will also look at the process of finding a publisher. Many successful, compelling and interesting books distributed in the 21st century

Strengthen your skills and learn new techniques during the ​Writers’ Block Buster Workshop from January 13 to February 3. Sponsored by the Chocorua Creative Arts Center, four published authors will share their Howto’s and Not-to’s on four consecutive Saturdays. (Andrea Kennett cartoon) will come from alternatives to large publishing houses.

Rick’s two signed bestsellers “Catamount, A North Country Thriller” and “Murder at Stillwater Lodge” will be available for purchase at the reception after the workshop.

Chocorua Creative Arts Center offers a variety classes and workshops, art shows and events. Check often for updates at www.chocoruaartworks. com. The Art Works gallery features work by fine artists and crafters from the surrounding area and is open January to June on Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment.

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