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February | Vol. 5 | No. 2 Published on the 16th of the Month

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Shop Locally at a Winter Farmer’s Market! By Sarah Wright Farmer’s markets are everywhere in the summertime, and are full of many beautiful flowers, fresh produce, and interesting local products. In fact, farmer’s markets are so popular, that more and more winter markets are popping up, to satisfy customers’ desires for local items. There’s been a nationwide trend in recent years to support local businesses, and buy products that haven’t traveled halfway across the globe to reach supermarkets. In our area, there are great winter shopping options to tide you over until the summer markets return. One of the largest winter farmer’s markets in the Route 16 territory is the farmer’s market in Tamworth. The mission of the market is to increase the exchange of food and farm products in the region, encourage new farmers and producers and help build community through a seasonal marketplace and a year-round, vibrant food and farm economy. In the winter months, the market moves from the Unitarian Church on Tamworth Road to the Tamworth Town House at 27 Cleveland Hill Road. You can shop the market at the Town House every other Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm through March. The remaining dates for this season are February 16, and March 2, 16, and 30. Products at the Tamworth winter farmer’s market include high-quality vegetables, fruits, dairy, maple syrup and honey, meats and poultry, bread LakerAd.pdf 1 1/9/2019 4:25:03 M and baked goods, yarn, preserves,

eggs, mushrooms, natural body care products, and even freshly prepared food to eat on site or take away. Although vendors can vary by the season, there are many regulars in Tamworth. If you haven’t been to a farmer’s market, and are doubtful about what’s available, you will be surprised! You’ll meet local farmers, bakers, and crafters in person, like Annie Burke, who sells vegetables, herbs, flowers, chai tea and iced tea, and handmade cutting boards. Small local companies like Black Snout Dog Biscuits are popular, selling pet biscuits, jerky, and dog toys. The Booty Family Farm provides certified organic vegetables, maple syrup, flint corn, and dried beans. If you like hard cider, you’ll want to check out Dube Robison Cider, LLC. Lily Hill Farm has various items available that can include flowers, herbs, fresh lemonade,

berries, preserves, and nature crafts. Mi Vida Gardens sells organic eggs and vegetables. The kombucha trend is big right now, and Mo’Bucha makes a delicious and healthy version of the fermented tea beverage. Check out the cultivated and foraged mushrooms of the New Hampshire Mushroom Company, and learn something new about the beloved fungus. Experience the Old Ways at Mustard Seed Farm, and shop for herbal products, butter, cheese, cookies, eggs, herbs, and flowers, depending on the season. Red Gables Farm is your go-to place for dairy like grass-fed organic milk, yogurt, kefir, and yogurt cheese; they also sell organic vegetables and garlic, maple syrup, and honey. Beef products like jerky, steaks, and burgers are provided by Roberts Farm, which also sells cider, vegetables, fruit, berries, lem-

onade, maple sugar, and cotton candy. Try a new drink at the Sap House Meadery table, and choose a maple syrup mead or a honey wine. Steele Farm is a lamb and goose vendor, along with wool, yarn, pelts, eggs, and vegetables. Stonehedge Farm also has lamb, wool, and yarn, and other items like jams and jellies, ketchups, vegetables, and honey. Purchase some delicious baked goods from the Sunnyfield Brick Oven Bakery; they make sourdough breads, scones, muffins, granola, pizza, and pie dough. Choose from beef, pork, and chicken from White Gates Farm, who also sells vegetables. Finally, there’s Windover Farm, with vegetables, apples, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and horseradish available. Even the choosiest customer will find something they like! Also, the Tamworth farmer’s market accepts SNAP benefits, so that everyone can have access to fresh, local foods. The Farm to Table Market on Route 16 in West Ossipee is a retail farmer’s market, open year-round. The market partners with over 20 local farms and producers to bring customers fresh delicious fruits and vegetables, meats, milk and cheeses, and items like coffee, honey, and jams. You’ll find items from places like Mountain Heartbeet Farm in Effingham, Pork Hill Farm in Ossipee, Turkey Street Maple in Tamworth, Valicenti Organico Farm in Hollis, Good Vibes Coffee Roasters • Winter Farmer’s Market Continued on page 12

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Bring the Entire Family to Remick Museum for Winter Fun Events Winter on the farm is a lot of fun - at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, that is! Located in Tamworth, the farm and museum have a lot going on in February and March. The 5K Snowshoe Stampede will take place on Saturday, February 16 at 9 am, with a severe weather date of Sunday, February 17. Organized by Rockhopper Races LLC, the 5K race trail winds through the property and pastures of Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, making for a truly unique and fun experience. The race is open to pros and first-timers; racers must provide their own snowshoes. There will be prizes for winners in each of four divisions for men and women. Refreshments will be available for racers following the race. In the event that there is no snow on the trail the day of the race, this will be a trail race requiring the use of traction devices, if the conditions require. Pre-registration forms are available on the Remick Museum website; same-day registration begins at 8 am at the Remick Education Center. The entrance fee is $25 for

pre-registered racers and $30 for sameday registration racers; the entrance fee includes admission to the museum’s Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival, taking place also on February 16, from 11 am to 3 pm. Celebrate winter with the 16th annual Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival on February 16. The signature event showcases New England agricultural life and the historical practices, crafts, trades, traditions and pastimes that have been passed down through generations. Remick’s Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival is a family-friendly event where visitors are invited to explore the centuries-old museum property as they participate in winter-time activities and historical demonstrations. Traditional 19th-century ice harvesting equipment will be on display as ice cutting demonstrations take place on the museum pond. Attendees will be encouraged to try their hand at ice block cutting, piking it down the channel, and hoisting it onto the ramp where it will then be loaded on sleds

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and transported to the ice house. Other participatory activities include antique snowmobile rides provided by the Model T Snowmobile Club of West Ossipee and getting a firsthand visit with Chinook dogs, New Hampshire’s state dog. In addition to these attractions, interactive displays include: a snowshoe showcase with outdoorsman Dave Evans; a traditional ice boat provided by the New Hampshire Boat Museum; ice block carving by Brian Stockman; outdoor cooking with hot-off-the-coals samples; winter camping with the Tamworth Outing Club; a scavenger hunt; snow games; and a snow sculpting area for visitors to create their own masterpiece. A visit to Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival would be incomplete without the hardy Remick Farm animals, resplendent in their winter coats. They will meet-and-greet visitors who explore the museum barn and venture out to see them in their winter pasture. When it is time to warm up, visitors can experience live music in the Museum Center’s Hearth Room and sway to the tunes of the Brier Hill Band. Not to be missed are exhibits about ice harvesting, the Remick Family, traditional and herbal medicine, as well as a winter-time children’s craft. Remick-made foods will be for sale in the museum’s sugar house, available while supplies last. Lunch options include Beef Chili or Minestrone served with cornbread for $5. A la carte items include macaroni and cheese, sweet and savory treats, hot chocolate, and hot dog and s’more kits for “toastyour-own” enjoyment at the outdoor fire pit. Admission to the event includes all activities and is $10 for ages 11 and up, $5 for ages 5-10, and free for ages 4 and under. Museum members receive $2 off the admission price. For additional information, call 603-323-7591 or visit the Remick website at www. remickmuseum.org. In the event of severe weather, the event will take place on Sunday, February 17. Visit www.remickmuseum.org/events/iceharvest. During school vacation week in February, bring the kids to Pop-In Discovery Days, on Monday, February 25 to Friday, March 1 between 11 am and 12:30 pm. The entire family will get

in on the historic fun at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village, with unplugged school vacation week activities. Explore the museum and farm (outdoor conditions permitting) and participate in these “pop-in” activities: Monday: Nocturnal Creatures Scavenger Hunt; Tuesday: Old-World vs. New-World Food Presentation and Trivia (two half-hour sessions); Wednesday: Make an Herbal Moisture Bar (full time required); Thursday: Cows, Cream and Making Butter (two half-hour sessions); Friday: Family-Friendly Craft. All activities are included with the $5 general admission (ages 4 and under are admitted for free). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Historically Speaking: Our Medicine Through Time will take place on Saturday, March 2 from 1 to 2 pmk. Learn about the early days of unregulated medicine and the Chinese discovery in 950 AD that helped Abigail Adams in Boston. Get answers to questions such as: what was General George Washington’s greatest “enemy”? How did Clara Barton impact military medicine? Cocaine toothache drops for children? What medicine was the American War Department secretly developing during WWII? Join Museum Educator June O’Donal in the museum’s Hearth Room for an educational and entertaining presentation. Includes a guided tour through the museum’s “Our Medicine Through Time” exhibit. The $5 admission includes admission to the entire museum and farm (outdoor conditions permitting). The popular Fiber Arts Group will meet on Tuesday, March 5 from 9:30 am to noon. 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 the museum will provide a comfortable space. Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator, this group meets every other Tuesday, year round. Admission is free but does not include access to the museum. No registration is required. Plants of Field & Forest: Let Food Be Thy Medicine will take place on Saturday, March 9, 1–3:30 pm, with a

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What Lady Blanche Did for Love By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper In the month of February, our thoughts turn to Valentine’s Day and romance. What could be more romantic than a bit of history, wealth, travel and of course, a young couple falling in love? The Gainsborough family of England had it all: money, title, a vast estate and a secure future. It had been that way for generations, since the 1600’s when the Noel family obtained the Earldom title. But one of the Gainsborough’s - Lady Blanche - gave it all up to move to the United States and a life much different than what she had known as a child and young woman. She endured a lot over her lifetime, but the question is why? The answer, as for many who willingly change their life circumstances, was love. Her story started in England but ended thousands of miles away, in the remote Conway, NH area, although it seems the most unlikely of places for a titled lady to settle in the 1800s when roads were not good and travel difficult. Lady Blanche Elizabeth Mary Annunciata Noel was born on March 25, 1845 at Exton Hall in England. She was the daughter of the second Earl of Gainsborough and Lady Ida Harriet Augusta Hay. The family’s wealth meant the Earl and his wife traveled in the same circles as the country’s nobility. Indeed, Queen Victoria was the godmother of

little Blanche. One of the advantages of all that wealth was convenience. While those less fortunate walked to church or rode in a horse-drawn wagon or cart, the Earl and his family attended services right on their property. (At that time, the wealthy often had chapels on their elegant estates.) It was in the estate’s Catholic church that young Blanche met Irish commoner and organist Thomas Murphy. Hired as a music teacher for young Blanche, it did not take long for romance to blossom between teacher and pupil. In fact, the attraction may have been instantaneous. Blanche was said to have been charming, with a charismatic personality and long, golden/brown hair. Along with teaching music to Blanche, Thomas served as the organist at the estate’s chapel. Blanche had musical talent and was part of the chapel choir. In an article in The Granite Monthly titled “The Story of the Lady Blanche”, Mrs. Ellen McRoberts Mason wrote that Thomas was said to be extremely talented as a musician. That alone was probably a great attraction for Blanche. Such a match would have been frowned upon due to the differences in their social standing, but perhaps Blanche’s father eventually gave in to a marriage between his daughter and a commoner. Other stories claim the couple eloped. Whatever the truth, it can

be assumed Lady Blanche was about to step into a very different world from the one she had known. Thomas was not wealthy and worked for his living. It is unknown what support the young couple received from Blanche’s father. While Blanche found Thomas hard to resist — he was said to be educated, talented and very charming — how that charm held up when the couple made a difficult seven-week Atlantic ocean crossing to reach America is not known, but Blanche later wrote that the trip was taxing. Arriving in New York with little resources, Blanche and Thomas first tried their luck in the city, but eventually moved to New Rochelle where Thomas found work as an organist. Then, in the 1870s, Thomas got a job at a Conway, NH area boys’ school at a place called Three Elms. He taught music and French and Blanche, a well-educated lady, filled in for her husband when needed. Perhaps the work history of Thomas was erratic, because after his contract ended, the couple moved from the area, but eventually returned. Blanche was said to love the Conway area with its woods, mountains and flowers which might have reminded her of Exton, her childhood home in England. Although she was no longer the wealthy lady of privilege, Blanche saw the plight of the rural poor in the area and did all she could to help. Most like-

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Feb. 24, Lakeside Bridal Show, noon-3 pm, The Margate Resort, Laconia, $5 p/p, www.lakesregionbride.com. Feb. 24, Sunrise Snowcoach Tours, 5:45-7:45 am, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, reservations/info: 466-3988. Feb. 25, Books Sandwiched In, noontime book discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann, reviewed by Ken Hill. All are welcome, bring your lunch and hear the review, beverages and dessert provided. Samuel Wentworth Library, Sandwich, 284-6665. (Snow date March 4) Feb. 25-March 1, Pop-In Discovery Days, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 11 am-12:30 pm, family fun on school vacation week, explore the museum and farm, Mon.: Nocturanl Creatures Scavenger Hunt; Tues.: Old World vs. New World Food Preservation and Trivia; Wed.: Make an Herbal Moisture Bar; Thurs: Cows, Cream and Making Butter; Fri.: Family Friendly Craft; admission/info: 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org. Feb. 25-March 1, Vacation Theatre Camp, theme: Heroes, Villians & Sidekicks, 9 am-4 pm, learn about live theatre, workshops, performance, Rochester Performing Arts Center, 32 N. Main St., Rochester, pre-registration/info: 9481099, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

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Feb. 26, Learn to Curl, 2 pm, Pop Whalen Arena, Wolfeboro, 569-5639. Feb. 28, American Legion Skating Party, 6-8 pm, Pop Whalen Arena, Wolfeboro, 569-5639. Feb. 28, Living Plastic Free - One Couple’s Personal Quest, 7 pm, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, 447-6991, www. tinmountain.org. Feb. 28, Storytelling with Joan Blackwood, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@ cornerhouseinn.com.

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March 1, Friday Dinner and Music Night, dinner: 4-8:30 pm; music starts at 5 pm, performer: Eric Grant, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, info: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

March 1, Ski & Snowboard Races, 5-8 pm, Abenaki Ski Area, Wolfeboro, 5692513. March 1 & 2, 23rd Annual Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race at Cranmore Mt. Resort, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

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March 2, Historically Speaking: Our Medicine Through Time, 1-2 pm, learn about early days of unregulated medicine, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org. March 2, Milton Winter Carnival, 8:30 am-2 pm, NH Farm Museum ice harvesting at Milton Town Beach, noon-1 pm: Scout fire building competition at NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 652-7840. March 2, Ski with a Naturalist, 10:30 am-noon, AMC/Great Glen Trails, Gorham, www.greatglentrails.com, 466-3988. March 2, Tamworth Farmer’s Indoor Market, 9 am-1 pm, Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket. org.

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March 3, Ski, Shoe and Fat Bike to the Clouds, 10 am, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, 466-3988. March 3, U Go Girl Race #4, 11 am-1 pm, Attitash Mountain Resort, Rt. 302, Bartlett, 1-800-223-7669.

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March 3 & 24, Great Glen Trails Bill Koch League, grades 1- 8, Sun. afternoons from 1:30-3:30 pm, regional youth ski program, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 466-3988. March 5, Women’s Success Group, 9-10 am, Edward Jones, 120 Washington St., Rochester, info: Megan Stewart, 332-9584, Megan.Stewart@edwardjones. com. March 7, Reading the Landscape - the Story of the Glacial Retreat Across the Chocorua Region, 7-8 pm, Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org. March 7, Storytelling with Bob Reiser, 6:30 pm, Storytelling and Dinner, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, reservations: 284-6219, or email: info@cornerhouseinn.com.

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March 14, Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music, 1:30 pm, 1st Congregational Church, 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, 5223189. ONGOING Art for You, 2nd Thurs. of the month, 4:15 pm, ages 5 & up, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

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Eco-Forum Lecture Series, speakers on the second Thurs. of each month, discussions about environmental issues, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, info/time for programs: 447-6991. Fiber Gatherings, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Community Room, Samuel Wentworth Library, Center Sandwich. Knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, needle felting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, quilting, sewing - no formal lessons provided but if you need help with a project, there is sure to be someone who can give you pointers. Info/questions: 284-7168. FIKA, every Saturday from noon to 1 pm, experience the custom of FIKA, with a complimentary slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake, Betty Schneider’s Scandinavian Baking, Rt. 113 East, 12 Deer Hill Road, Chocorua, 323-2021. First Wednesday Movies, a different movie each month, 6:30 pm, Sept.-June, for adult patrons, free popcorn during the movie, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1537.

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Jackson XC Touring Center, XC trails, 153 Main St., Jackson, info: 383-9355, www.jacksonxc.org. Knit Wits, meets Mondays from 10 am-noon at Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 522-3401, www.gafneylibrary.org. Bring knitting, crochet projects. Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group, meets last Thursday of the month; weekly morning classes on Wednesday from 10-11:30 am at Wolfeboro Public Library, for information call Cindy Scott: 569-2428. Lego Club, 3rd Tues. of the month, 4:15-5:15 pm, geared to school age, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735. Lego Club Jr., 5th Friday of the month, 10:15 am, ages 1-5, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735. Lyceum Sunday Folk Series, free, all ages welcome, every Sunday at 1 pm; song circle, 2 pm, bring instruments and join in, Tamworth Lyceum, 85 Main St., Tamworth, 323-5120. Mad Scientists Club, 4th Thurs. of the month, 4 pm, ages 5 & up, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735. Maker Madness, Tuesdays, school aged kids invited to explore making and building useful objects and crafts every Wed. after school, free, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Ave., Conway, 447-5552.

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Masonic Breakfast, second and fourth Sundays, 7:30-11 am, Ossipee Valley Lodge, 535 Route 25 East, Ossipee (across from Abbott & Staples). Omelets, pancakes, sausage, bacon, ham, home fries and more, 539-1984. Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, interactive science museum, open daily 10 am-5 pm, (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day). Explore the science of climate and weather through interactive exhibits. 2779 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 356-2137. New England Ski Museum, traces history of skiing and snow sports in New England, Eastern Slope museum location in N. Conway is at former N. Conway Community Center, Rt. 16, N. Conway.

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Paws to Read with Nessie, 10 am-noon, sign up to read with Nessie, certified therapy dog, Gafney Library, High St., Sanbornville, 522-9735. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, info/events: www.remickmuseum.org. Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm. Sandringham Sundays, British TV on the Big Screen, every Sunday evening, tea at 6:30 pm, program at 7 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1537.

Print Drives Online Search Many buyers start their online search after viewing a print advertisement.

Saturday Lunch at the Castle, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, open for winter hours, 10:30 am-4 pm, call for info: 4765900. (Takes place until March 31.)

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Senior Meals & Bingo, Mon., Wed. & Thurs. bingo at 9 am, lunch at noon, Greater Wakefield Resource Center, $3 donation requested, www.greaterwakefieldresourcecenter.webs.com.

When people read offline, they tend to have longer attention spans. Print ads can be viewed in a single glance. Readers tend to remember more of what they read (and see) in print.

SnowCoach Trips, adventure trips to Mt. Washington’s summit, www.mountwashington.org, 356-2137.

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Story Time Jamboree, first and third Fridays of the month from 10:15-10:45 am, ages 2-5, Gafney Library, Sanbornville, 522-9735.

While TV and radio is out of reach for many, advertisers at all budget levels can find a good print option.

Sunday Brunch at the Castle, 9 am-2:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, open for winter hours, 10:30 am-4 pm, call for info: 476-5900. (Takes place until March 31.)

Advertising of any kind is not cheap, but even the local boutique can afford to advertise in the local paper, which is a good fit for reaching the majority of its customers.

Tamworth Adult Book Group, meets 4th or 5th Wed. of each month, 10:30 am, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, info: 323-8510. 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.

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Tin Mountain Conservation Center, programs, nature trails, winter children’s camp, Bald Hill Rd., Albany, info: 447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

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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. Wolfeboro Inn Special Events, Taco Night on Tuesdays; Sun. Brunch, every Sun. 10 am-2 pm; music on Sat. nights, Wolfe’s Tavern, Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3016, www.wolfeboroinn.com. Wolfeboro Rotary Club Meeting, Mondays, 5:30 pm, 1812 Room at Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, light dinner, guest speaker on various topics of interest, for more info: www.wolfebororotary.org. Writer’s Night, third Thurs. of each month at 7 pm, music, poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, info: 539-1537 or 651-9796.

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Family Fun on Wolfeboro’s 30 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails The Ground Hog may have predicted an early spring, but be assured, there’s still plenty of picture-perfect winter fun available in Wolfeboro on Lake Winnipesaukee. You can make it a day, or stay as long as you want. “Wolfeboro really is a winter wonderland,” said Mary DeVries, executive director of the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce. “We have all the fun outdoor winter sports, plus a choice of pubs, restaurants and shops where you can warm up during the day and relax in the evening.” With 30 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails, seven downhill trails, 68 miles of snowmobile trails, ice fishing on a choice of lakes and an indoor ice arena for hockey, skating and yes, even curling, DeVries is not exaggerating. Best of all, it’s very affordable. Where can you go downhill skiing for $20 a day? The answer is: Wolfeboro. The town-owned Abenaki Ski Area features seven groomed trails varying from green to black diamond skill levels. There is snowmaking, night skiing and a cozy new lodge with a woodstove and plenty of burgers and cocoa after a day on the slopes. (Equipment rentals are available.) Abenaki is one of three locations in Wolfeboro where you can pick up the cross-country trails. An All-Day pass is $12 for adults, $10 for teens and under 12 are free. Passes, trail maps and rentals are available at The Nordic Skier, located in downtown Wolfeboro. Trailheads for the Sewall Woods loop and the 12-mile Cotton Valley Trail also are located downtown. The Pop Whalen Ice Arena is at Abenaki Ski Area, with three kinds of

Plenty of Winter Fun in Wolfeboro public skating scheduled: lap skating, stick practice, and general public skating. The cost is $7; rentals are available. And there’s always lots of hockey to watch from youth through adult, men’s and women’s. The Lakes Region Curling Association competes at Pop Whalen too. Come and “Learn to Curl” on Saturday, February 26 at 2 pm. The Wolfeboro Snowmobile Club maintains 68 miles of trails in Wolfeboro and surrounding towns, and the town maintains a trail through down-

town, connecting Lake Winnipesaukee to the Cotton Valley Trail behind the Information Center in the old Railroad Station. With longer days, more sunshine and plenty of solid ice (always confirm) February is traditionally the best month for catching fish through a hole in the ice. You can get your bait and gear at Dive Winnipesaukee or Hole in the Wall Sporting Goods in downtown Wolfeboro and then walk right out onto the lake for some great ice fishing.

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Cat artwork from the February exhibit at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville.

February Exhibit at the Gafney Library All About Cats! To say that Hannah Keyes, the February artist of the month at the Gafney Library in Sanbornville, loves cats would be accurate. To observe Hannah’s gouache works on the walls of the library (this is Hannah’s first exhibit), is to say, “Wow, she really gets them!” In Hannah’s own words, “For this exhibit I focused on real and fictional subjects, most of them cats. I’ve always been attracted to cats, I think, because they’re so cute and dumb.” She continues, “I am a trained painter/illustrator and I work primarily with gouache. I try to paint things that make me smile. Usually it’s something goofy or colorful that reminds me of being a child again. Although conceptually I try to inject my own personal struggles and fears as well, I want to communicate what I’m feeling, without being too loud or overtly depressing.” Other works Hannah has on display are titled “Moth Party,” “Self Portrait,” and “Cake.” Some of her cat titles are

“Marley,” Triple Stack,” “Birthday Girl,” and “Chamomile.” She does indeed make us smile with some of her quirky cats. Hannah is Gafney Library’s face painter extraordinaire, having painted the faces of several children and adults at Wakefield’s Pride Day last May. More of Hannah’s work may be seen on her Facebook page, Hannah Keyes Illustration and on her web page, www. hannahkeyesart.com. This colorful exhibit by one of the area’s talented young adult artists will be on view through February during Gafney open hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 to 7 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Stop by, grab something warm to drink and browse the exhibit and small prints that Hannah has for sale. For more information, call the library at 603-522-3401. The library is located 14 High Street in Sanbornville, NH.

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• Yesteryear Continued from page 5 way-area community and Blanche found a footing by reaching out to others and becoming a beloved resident. Likely, Thomas found work as a music teacher and the couple stayed together. In a marriage fraught with poverty and hard work, Blanche seems to have been willing to put up with a lot for love. Although she willingly left her life of wealth in England, their circumstances may have been made more difficult because the life and work of a musician such as Thomas was uncertain and jobs tended to come and go. Blanche was the bright light in the lives of her neighbors and the community, as well as in her husband’s life. Sadly, she died suddenly and unexpectedly while only in her 30s in March of 1881 after catching a cold which turned into a more serious illness. Her body was returned to England, where she was laid to rest beside her mother in the family plot on the Earl’s estate.

• Remick Continued from page 4 snow date of Sunday, March 10. Learn the significance of, and how to use, the “five tastes” to create powerfully nourishing food. Bring your appetite and sample from a sumptuous smorgasbord that includes Remick-grown and wild-harvested vegetables and medicinal herbs; take home the recipes. And, yes, there will be chocolate cake! Food will be served at 2 pm, so have a light/ early lunch; please hold the next day as a snow date. Pre-registration closes Tuesday, March 5/when filled. The Hearthside Dinners at the Remick are extremely popular and the Saturday, March 16 event from 4 to 8 pm will also be popular, so reserve your spot now! Join museum staff for a delicious and educational dinner at Remick Museum. The evening begins with costumed museum interpreters guiding guests “back in time” to learn about 19th-century kitchens and food preparation, seasonal farming and foods, and historic cooking recipes and tools. Guests then assist in preparing, seasoning, cooking, roasting and baking foods using traditional means and tools—all in the process of creating an authentic, seasonal farmstead meal. Finally, sit down together to enjoy the fruits of your combined labor. The dinner is a BYOB-friendly event. Reservations are required and close Friday, March 8/when filled. Maple Sugaring Weekend Open House and Demonstrations will take place Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 from 11 am to 3 pm. On New

and third Saturdays of the month, from 10 am to 2 pm through April 20. You’ll find locally produced meats, vegetables, honey, wool and wool products, candles, body care items, coffee, tea, cheese, eggs, baked goods, herbal products, and maybe even smoked trout. Summer will be here before we know it, with all its agricultural bounty! But in the meantime, there are some great options for local produce, meats, and other fine products made by New Hampshire farms and businesses. Support these local vendors and check out a winter farmers market. After all, you never know what you might find. Thomas grieved for his wife, and his life was probably difficult without her positive personality and support. The Earl of Gainsborough lived just a few years after the passing of Blanche, but while he was alive he gave Thomas an annuity. Thomas moved from the home he shared with Blanche and resided with friends in the Conway village area, unable to bear living in their former home without his wife. He never remarried and according to the Granite Monthly article, “revered her memory with a loyalty rare among men.” On a trip to Maine in the summer of 1890, Thomas became ill and died suddenly. He had made his own mark upon the Conway area by bringing classical music to the isolated part of NH. In his own way, he was as admired as Lady Blanche. Although Blanche and Thomas’ love story took place many years ago, it is one that continues to fascinate, offering wealth, titles, romance and evidence of what one woman was willing to sacrifice for love. Hampshire Maple Weekend, celebrate the sweet taste of spring at the Remick Museum. Spend time in the working Maple Sugar House, learn about the museum’s modern evaporator while savoring a treat made with Remick maple syrup. Outdoors, learn about historic methods of producing syrup, including Doc Remick’s handmade backyard boiler. Remick-made maple syrup and goods will be available for purchase. The event is free. The farm will be open for self-led tours and the Museum Center will be closed for this event. The Small Farmers Club will delight youngsters ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, March 30 from 11 am to noon . At the Remick Museum, young children can experience the seasonal rhythms and chores on a historic farmstead. Through age-appropriate activities— including crafts, games, stories and animal meet and greets—participants enjoy season-based activities such as planting, milking, harvesting and wintertime indoor activities. This month’s theme will be Horses at Work. Admission is $6/child, ages 2–6. 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 Friday, March 29/when filled; no walkins, please. For registration and information about all programs, call the Remick Museum at 603-323-7591 or visit www.remickmuseum.org. The museum is located at 58 Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth, NH.

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Have Chef - Will Travel Classic Winter Casseroles By Chef Kelly Ross Hello to my Rt. 16/Mount Washington Valley friends. I write for The Laker in the Lakes Region doing food articles, and when offered the opportunity to do the same for Along Route 16, it was a no-brainer. Although I focus most of my articles toward cooking on the grill, the winter season brings other methods of cooking to most people. (I still grill 12 months a year, but not everyone shares this practice.) Since it is winter and comfort food season, our theme this month is based on fun casseroles. I’m a huge fan of casseroles this time of year. You can throw the kitchen sink into a casserole and make it work. These recipes are geared toward busy parents who need something fairly easy when feeding the family on a tight time frame. As a seasoned chef, I know that restaurants can live and die on how they handle food costs. In the business, utilizing all foods is a key to success. Many things, such as trimmings from butchering meats and fish, to certain proteins and vegetables are often utilized in soups and turning something that was served one way into something that will be

served another way. This mentality should always be used at home. Most families live on a strict budget, and casseroles are a great way to utilize leftovers. Today I want to feature a breakfast bake, and some dinner casseroles, so let’s get to it. Let’s start with breakfast. Weekends seem to be the best time to do this kind of thing since everyone is crazy busy during the week. Many breakfast casseroles are like a giant frittata, with a combination of fun proteins, veggies, some cheese and obviously eggs. This one is easily my favorite of the breakfast bakes: Raisin Bread and Sausage Breakfast Bake. It is amazing

how well sausage, raisins and cinnamon go together. In a weird kind of way, it reminds me of a funky breading. This will feed 8-12 people depending on who is eating and their appetites. Raisin Bread and Sausage Breakfast Bake ¾ lb of your favorite ground sausage 16 oz loaf of your favorite raisin bread, thick sliced 6 large-extra eggs 1 ½ cups milk 1 ½ cups half and half 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg Topping 1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup softened butter 2 tbsp maple syrup In a large skillet or pan, cook the sausage over medium heat until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Make sure it is crumbled up well. Drain and put it in a large bowl, and cube the raisin bread and combine the two. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, spices and vanilla. Put the bread/sausage combo into a well-greased 13 x 9 pan, then pour the egg combo over the sausage combo. Refrigerate overnight. The next morning, heat the oven to 350 degrees and take the casserole out of the fridge while the oven is heating. Combine well the four topping ingredients and plop on the mixture by spoonfuls until it is well distributed. Once the oven is to heat, cook at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until an inserted knife in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, and then dig right in. This dish is wicked good; feel free to drizzle a little maple syrup over the top once spooned out. The kids are going to love this one!

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Page 14 | ALONG ROUTE 16 | February 2019 Good stuff, especially in the winter. Warms you from the inside out and is good for the soul and a delicious and simple meal. If you don’t need both pans, freezing one pan works great. With so many busy parents out there, why not put 2 meals together at the same time? Wrap with plastic and foil, uncooked, before freezing. Move from the freezer to the refrigerator a day before baking. Again, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, take out of the fridge a ½ hour before baking, and this time cook for 45 minutes covered. Take off the foil and cook for 15 more minutes until completely cooked through. It truly is a favorite for the whole family. Next on the list is one my better half, Melody, likes to make for us now and then. This is her version of a Taco Casserole, and it really is good, really easy, and cooks in about an hour. It’s a great combination of taco meat, the usual fixin’s such as onions, cheese, and salsa, and the awesome addition of cornbread puts it right over the top. You will need a high-walled baking dish, as it does stand a few inches tall, which is taller than the average pan. We do ours in a 2 quart oval casserole dish that is about 4 inches tall and it just about all of it. I’m sure you could do it in a shorter, wider pan, and it likely would cook quicker, but the cornbread needs longer to cook than that would require is my guess. I also like to add a little more taco seasoning than what is asked for on the packages. This will feed 6 easily.

• Have Chef Continued from page 13 The first dinner recipe is a great and classic casserole rip off of what may be the most famous of all the stuffed chicken dishes: a Chicken Cordon Bleu. This is an extremely simple casserole version, and if you are not crazy about Swiss cheese, you may substitute another cheese of your choice, or anything in this recipe to gear it to your individual taste. This recipe makes 2 casseroles that will serve 6 people each. Depending on your crowd size, I like to freeze one before cooking for an easy meal later. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 2 packages of 6 oz stuffing mix, as well as the ingredients needed listed on the box 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10 ¾ oz 1 cup milk 8 cups cubed cooked chicken meat ½ tsp black pepper ¾ pound sliced sandwich ham, cut into 1 inch strips 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the stuffing mixes as directed on the box. In a separate bowl, mix the can of soup with the milk. Toss the chicken meat with the pepper and divide between 2 well sprayed 13 x 9 baking pans. Layer the ham over both dishes of chicken, then ¾ of the Swiss and cheddar, then the soup mix and finally the stuffing. Sprinkle the last of both cheeses over them both. Bake them, loosely covered in foil for 30 minutes, then take the foil off and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Taco Casserole 1 ½ lbs of ground beef Taco seasoning and the water it calls for ½ large sweet onion, diced. 2 boxes of Jiffy cornbread mix, or something similar, and ingredients

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required on the box 1 can kernel corn, drained 1 can cream style corn 1 tsp sugar 1-2 jars of salsa, or homemade if preferred. Use whatever heat level you enjoy 12 oz shredded cheddar Jarred sliced jalapenos, or fresh if preferred (optional) Brown the ground beef and drain. Make the taco meat, or as the package requires. 5 minutes before the meat is done, I add the diced onions and let them cook in the meat. In a bowl, prepare the cornbread mix following directions on the box. Add the 2 cans of corn and 1 tsp of sugar, combine well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In your high-walled, greased baking pan, pour in no more than half of the cornbread batter. Lay the taco meat/ onion mix over the batter, pour the salsa over the meat, then spread the cheese evenly. Depending on your desire to use jalapenos, add them to the remaining cornbread batter. If half the crowd likes them and the other half doesn’t, don’t add them yet. Pour the remaining batter over the cheese. If using the jalapenos for half the crowd, place them on one side of the batter and push them in somewhat by hand. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes until the bread is nicely browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If it gets darker than you would like and it isn’t done yet, just throw a loose tin foil tent over the top to finish it up. Scoop out with a serving spoon and dig in. It really is a fun and delicious recipe. Now let’s go the Thai route. You won’t like this one if you have a peanut allergy, but again, this is very simple, but also very different in a good way. I’m a huge fan of sauces, and I love a great spicy peanut sauce. To me, it’s like candy. This is a casserole version

of a Chicken Pad Thai that is popular in the Asian world, which is usually a winner for everyone. This will feed 6 for sure. Chicken Thai Casserole 11 ½ oz bottle of Thai peanut sauce, or you can make your own if you wish A few squirts of hot sauce or sriracha sauce (optional) 1 cup chicken broth 3 cups shredded chicken meat 3 cups of dry Cole slaw mix 4 scallions, chopped 14 oz package of thick rice noodles Chopped peanuts and minced fresh cilantro As for the chicken, you can either buy a cooked rotisserie chicken or bake your own bird well in advance. Rip the cool cooked meat into shreds. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the rice noodles as per directions. Whisk the peanut sauce, hot sauce and chicken broth until well combined. Toss in the 3 cups of chicken, slaw mixture and scallions and continue to blend well. Once the noodles are done, drain them immediately and combine with the chicken mixture. Pour into a well-greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake covered until heated throughout, usually about 25-30 minutes or so. Uncover and toss on the chopped peanuts and cilantro and cook for another 10 minutes or so. Pull it and serve right away. I hope some of these easy and fun, and delicious recipes are a hit with your family. Never be afraid to tweak a recipe more to your liking to make it your own. Until next time my Valley friends, enjoy and stay warm. If you have any comments, feedback or questions, don’t hesitate to touch base at fenwaysox10@gmail.com.

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Vacation Theatre Camp & St. Pat’s Fun at Rochester Performing Arts Center The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) will be hosting a Theatre Camp during February school vacation week. Theater Camp is open to any student interested in performing arts, regardless of age or experience. The program hosts daily classes in acting, music, and dance, taught by professional artists. The mission is for aspiring actors to become comfortable in public speaking, learn how to sing solo and in an ensemble, and build on movement and dance skills. The February Camp runs from February 22 to March 1 and is for children ages 7-17. The theme will be “Heroes, Villains & Sidekicks!” The week-long day camp welcomes young artists who wish to hone their talents and skills in creating an original production based on heroes, villains, the sidekicks who help them out (and usually do most of the work!), and save the city dearest to them! Led by professional artists through class time, music rehearsal, workshops, and team building games, participants will be ready to take the stage with confidence when performing at the end of the week for friends and family. Jennifer Towle, the newly appointed camp director, is a welcome addition to the staff at RPAC, bringing years of experience as an education director, mainstage director, and professional actor. She has worked previously with The Hampstead Stage Company (Center Barnstead, NH), Playhouse on the Square (Memphis, TN), and most recently with Patrick Dorow Productions (Kittery, ME/Portsmouth, NH). “We’re hitting the ground running to develop a more conservatory-based Feb/April Vacation Camp and Summer

Camp experience,” says Jennifer. “Not only will students be learning fundamentals in acting, singing, and dance, but they will be creating their own productions as well, honing vocabulary, expression, and confidence that you can’t find in a ‘big box, script. As we continue to grow and develop the education program at RPAC, we look forward to adding year-long programming, extending theater classes for both youth and adults, as well as adding a few really innovative programs to be as community-inclusive as we can be.”

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Theatre Camp is held at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center, located at 32 North Main Street in downtown Rochester, NH. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/rpac or call 603948-1099 for information. Irish Comedy Coming to RPAC PerSeverance Productions LLC presents Stones in his Pockets by Marie Jones, a fascinating and irresistible part of St Paddy’s celebrations, on March 22 to 31 at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center. Performances are Friday through Sunday at 7:30 pm. Two actors…15 characters…cows.

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