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VOLUME 34, NUMBER 44 APRIL 1, 2010 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Six Weeks In Haiti: Rowan Lewis, Recording Maple Sunday: Let Them Tell You A Story: a director for Conway-based SOLO, Last weekend, March 27 & 28, was Two extraordinary storytellers, recently returned to the Valley after Maple Weekend in both New Hampshire Rona Leventhal from Ashfield, spending six weeks in earthquake- and Maine and the Ear Mass., and popular White ravaged Haiti, where he A6 had photographers Mountain storyteller Andy put both his ample on hand at events in A18 Davis from Albany, will com- medical skills and both Tamworth and bine their talents at the his learned sense Fryeburg, Maine, Corner House Inn’s of resourcefulness to record the Storytelling Dinner to work … festivities ... program on Thursday,A April 8 ... 20 A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH All Things Growing

It’s all about the soil When it comes to gardening success, remember: humus is king

By David Neufeld Contributing Writer

ow is the time for all good gardeners to come to their place in the country. Yes, I stole that one. But gardening has a long tradition of Nmethod-theft and it makes all the sense in the world to steal all the good ideas that can be found. In the course of the next two months those of us who contemplate, anticipate, and salivate over the possibilities of this year’s garden season will be collecting our strength, resources, and optimism for whatever the growing season throws at us. A series of articles, beginning with this one, will hopefully illuminate for you cor- ners of the garden world otherwise obscured, or at least you’ll remember the most important steps to a successful garden. Every year, I tell myself the same thing: “It’s the soil, stupid.” Vegetables and many perennials will not thrive unless certain soil conditions Sowing seeds in a furrow made with a presser. (David Neufeld Photo) are met. Because the garden is a human- enhanced environment, it is up to us to downs in moisture content. Humus is got- England. Soil that is too acid inhibits or clay or silt next, and the humus on top. create the perfect growing medium. And ten from decomposed plant matter. You prevents seeds from germinating and pre- Now you can see the quantities of all three it’s relatively easy. can add this all at once before the season vents plants from taking up nutrients. components. Here are three things to keep in mind: starts in the form of compost, or a little at Lime brings the pH up or neutralizes the If the process of building your soil • Humus is king. When you have a time by mulching throughout the sea- soil. pH is measured in numbers from 0- seems tedious and dirty to you, get some high humus content in your soil you son. 14. Zero is an acid that will kill aliens, 14 help — either therapy or a young back retain the nutrients, supply trace minerals • pH is a measure of acidity or alka- is a base that will also kill aliens, unless that can haul, shovel and till. If you to your plants, and lessen the ups and linity. Soil tends to be acidic in New they are from a very strange planet sys- already find joy in turning plain lifeless tem. A pH of 7 is very friendly to earth- ground into the perfect paradise for plants lings and vegetables. A simple stick-in- then you have entered the garden world the-soil tester can be purchased to test on the first floor. ▲ Steal this garden your soil. • Water is a miracle substance and a David Neufeld is a gardener of 50 years expe- ardening has a long tradition of habit of multiplying. Any gardener of needed one in gardens. However, too rience, a landscape designer and stonework- theft. The Victorians were noto- five years or more will have surplus much will rot your plants and too little er, and a brick oven builder. You may hear Grious plant robbers, sailing the plants (unless they become obsessed with will allow them to dry up. So, it is impor- him speak and see his stonework and brick high seas and abducting plants from all Estate Syndrome, that devastating con- tant that your garden spot be well drained oven at the Northern New England Home, over the world (young ones at that). It dition in which we imagine that our yard yet have access to water. If your soil is a Flower, and Garden Show at the Fryeburg has been noted that even today on a can become Kew Gardens). balance of humus, sand, and clay (or fine Fairgrounds on May 15 and 16. For more info windless morning at Kew Gardens in Few people realize that many of the silt), it will drain well but hold water gen- visit the show’s website: HomeGardenFl- England, one can hear the snip-snipping most common plants (perennials, shrubs tly. You can test this by taking a sample of owerShow.com. You may visit David’s web- of garden ladies taking illegal cuttings. and trees) found in the English landscape your soil and putting it in a jar with water. site to find an archive of 12 years of garden However, there is a guilt-free, risk- originated in America and were shipped Shake the jar and let the particles settle. columns from numerous publications: free, and PC approach to increasing your to England in the 18th century (New The sand should be on the bottom, the www.NorthStarStoneworks.com. horticultural inventory: Join a garden England’s Balsam Fir was the rave). The club. original garden club consisted of English At a recent speaking engagement, I gentry exchanging new plant varieties. noticed that younger members had infil- They were rabid about it. trated the sacred territory of elderly Today, your neighbor will gladly part ladies. There were even some men in with a chunk of a perennial. Within two attendance! years you will have a patch and shortly This infusion of young blood not only thereafter, you will be sharing with oth- indicates that interest is higher than ever, ers. That’s economy. but it adds a potential, shall we say, leftist Sixty percent of the plants you find at influence to the garden movement. nurseries can be gotten free from avid What previously was termed a plant gardeners. Another 10 percent can be swap may morph into socialized garden- propagated by seed or cutting, costing ing. Universal garden care might follow the donor nothing but emotional gen- (people gardening with other people) erosity. and with time a mind altering shift in the Ultimately, the club, its members and way we see garden clubs. the many gardens created become a But that is getting off the subject, huge, if checkered, estate, each member namely, the Economy. When you join a caring for their personal corner and each community of gardeners, you gain access opening their gates for annual tours, still to a wealth of information and plants. at no cost to the members. Sow your parsnips, lettuce and peas early in the season during cool weather. ▲ Perennials especially have the endearing Scary stuff! (David Neufeld Photo)

On the Cover Inside Index Arts & Entertainment....Pages A20-21 & 28 Fryeburg Academy honors Über Blast is just that Fryeburg Academy musicians continued their winning North Conway’s newest amusement center in town, Business News...... Pages A12-13 ways at the Maine State Instrumental Jazz Festival held at Über Blast, is over the top. Literally speaking, that’s Calendar ...... Pages A26-27 South Portland High School on March 26 and 27. FA’s exactly what the name means. Page A13. Birth of the Cool Combo band captured the Division II Money Matters...... Page A11 state title for the fifth year in a row, then the Academy’s Photo exhibit at MWVAA North Country Notebook ...... Page A22 Big Band, pictured on the cover, once again took home The “Through the Lens” exhibit, featuring the work of On the Rockpile...... Page A16 the state championship for its musicianship. See story on six Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association juried mem- Page A10. (Photo Courtesy Fryeburg Academy) ber photographers, will open with a reception on Friday, Real Estate ...... Pages A7 & 12-13 April 2. Page A20. Sports...... Pages A24-25

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Green Mountain Conservation Group puts out a call Volunteer water stewards needed for Water Quality Monitoring program EFFINGHAM — On Saturday, April 10, Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) will host the ninth annual Water Steward training program at Huntress House in Effingham from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on community service program that trains individuals to moni- tor the water quality of local rivers and streams. GMCG began the Water Quality Monitoring program in the Ossipee Watershed in 2002 in order to collect baseline data and better understand the quality of the region’s rivers and streams. The program has expanded over the years to include lake monitoring, year-round sampling, groundwater sampling and macroinvertebrate sampling with local schools, summer camps, and partner organizations like the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Volunteers are the eyes, ears, and voice for the Watershed, contributing thousands of hours to the program each year and helping to collect data for 45 different testing sites. A total of 18 parameters are monitored through the program. Temperature, pH, dis- solved oxygen, conductivity, and tur- bidity are measured by volunteers in the field. Two water samples taken by volunteers are then sent to U.N.H. and analyzed for 13 more parameters such as cations, anions, and nutrients. The data collected is used for surface water quality assessments which con- tribute to our understanding of the health of the region’s surface waters. The analyzed data is also reported to the DES and the EPA as mandated by the Clean Water Act. These data are important for understanding not only the long term health of the area’s rivers, streams, lakes and ponds, but also how to manage the watershed and protect water resources for future Emily Hepding is a student at the University of New Hampshire who has been serving as the Water Quality Monitoring Intern for the generations. Green Mountain Conservation Group this spring. Emily will be leading a volunteer training on April 10 for anyone interested in learn- This year, sites in the towns of ing how to sample local rivers and streams in their town. (Courtesy Photo) Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Sandwich and Tamworth are beginning April 19 and continuing ence is necessary, and everyone from town, contact Tara Schroeder at 539- in need of volunteers. Volunteers are through mid-October. Sampling usu- students to retirees are welcome to 1859 or email gmcgnh@roadrunner asked to help test one morning ally requires about one hour or less, participate. If you are interested in .com. ▲ (before 9 a.m.), every other week and is done with a partner. No experi- adopting a stream or river in your

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A3 In the News

Established 1976 PUBLISHER Richard Piatt

FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly

MANAGING EDITOR Nina Perry

COPY WRITING/ PROOFREADING Nina Perry Kristina Whitten

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steven D. Smith Peter Minnich Steve Caming Linda Tucker John Harrigan Beach to Bar 5K in Sandwich. The first annual “Beach to Bar 5K” was held in Sandwich on the weekend of March 27. Rachael Brown The race drew 45 participants ages five to 78 years old who ran or walked three miles from the Sandwich Beach to the Corner Sara Young-Knox House Inn. Participants enjoyed a free beer or beverage of their choice, as well as food, provided by the Corner House Inn. Proceeds from the race helped to support the Sandwich Lot Scholarship Fund, a baseball program for area girls and boys. This race was developed by Holland Hill Studio for Yoga in Fitness in Moultonborough and was co-sponsored by the Corner CONTRIBUTING House Inn and Moat Mountain Brewery. For more information about other local races, contact Pasha Marlowe at 476-2476. PHOTOGRAPHERS (Courtesy Photo) Steven D. Smith Joshua Spaulding Linda Tucker Steve Caming Dennis Coughlin Summer experience, year-round involvement for youth, apply by May 15 Rachael Brown Dick Pollock Calling N.H. teens for Natural Leaders Program Sara Young-Knox CONCORD — Attention New Teen Wilderness Leaders, New ing, including exciting group challenge Hampshire teens ages 14 to 17: Are Hampshire Fish and Game activities, planning community service you interested in a career in natural Department, New Hampshire projects, fine-tuning your presentation ADVERTISING SALES resources? Want to make a difference Department of Environmental skills and more. Rick Clay-Storm in your local environment? Can you Services, N.H. Lakes Association, 3. Get a hands-on look at sustain- picture yourself hiking, camping, U.N.H. Cooperative Extension and able farming, wildlife management and COMPUTER GRAPHICS, canoeing and getting a chance to try the N.H Student Conservation forestry operations. DESIGN & COMPOSITION other outdoor activities? Association. 4. Take on a community project that If that sounds like you, consider To apply, download an application continues through the year to make a Amanda Dunleavy applying for the N.H. Natural Leaders and reference form at http://www.wild difference in your local environment; Program — a high school leadership nh.com/naturalleaders, and mail in by plus get together with fellow “natural LAYOUT DESIGN development program designed to the May 15 deadline. leaders” during the year. inspire emerging environmental and During the program, teens will The cost for the year-round pro- Emily Killinger community leaders through active work with other students from around gram, including the 10-day overnight engagement in outdoor recreational the state to: summer camp, is $1,500. Don’t let the OFFICE MANAGER and educational experiences. 1. Explore New Hampshire ecosys- fee keep you from applying – full and Kristina Whitten The program begins with an orien- tems, from the White Mountains to partial scholarships are available. Ten tation on June 19 and a summer the seacoast, while camping, hiking applicants, ages 14 to 17, will be select- “camp” experience from Friday, Aug. and canoeing with natural resources ed to participate in this exciting pro- DISTRIBUTION 6, through Sunday, Aug. 15, where par- professionals. You’ll work with natural- gram. Bill Collins ticipants get a chance to work with nat- ists on plant and animal identification, For more information, including an John Myers ural resource professionals while curbing invasive species, doing trail application program schedule, go to: Darlene Westfall exploring some of New Hampshire’s work, monitoring fish and sampling http://www.wildnh.com/naturalleaders. diverse landscapes. Activities will be water quality. The application deadline is May 15. ▲ Tina Lamy led by the Appalachian Mountain Club 2. Experience leadership skills train- The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN EAR is published on Thursdays as an independent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg Drinking water protection & Best Management Practices for road salt and western Oxford County, Maine. The MOUNTAIN EAR office is located at Mountain River Village on Route 16 in Conway, Green Mountain Conservation Group New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence to: The MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818. offers free workshop April 29 The telephone number to call for general information and display advertising is 603-447-6336. For classified advertising call 877-766-6891. MADISON — Water does not obey The Fax number is 603-447-5474. Ear on Web: political boundaries, nor does pollu- newhampshirelakesandmountains.com tion like salt, which tends to accumu- E-mail: [email protected] for news or [email protected] for ad material late in the environment and concen- The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is trate in groundwater. Salt can have payable in advance. negative effects on vegetation, trees, fish, amphibians, and human health. In ADVERTISING DEADLINES fact, once salt is released into the envi- Advertising insertion orders must be placed one week in advance of publication date, and advertising copy ronment, it cannot be removed. must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. On Thursday, April 29, the Green

LETTERS POLICY Mountain Conservation Group will The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor GMCC continues Page A8 pertaining to local community issues. All correspondence should be signed, include a return address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, left: Volunteer Rich Dandeneau takes water N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters should be samples at a stream site this February for received prior to publication and be no longer than the Green Mountain Conservation Group’s 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to monitoring program. Year round monitoring edit letters for length and clarity and to not publish letters deemed unsuitable. of local streams and rivers helps track water quality over time and is helping to show where streams and rivers have been impacted by road salt. (GMCC Photo)

Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Local musician and owner of North Conway Music Shop interviewed Letter to the Editor Brian Charles featured in N.H. Magazine April edition MWV Habitat for Humanity requests NORTH CONWAY — The April edition of NH voters’ support at April 13 town meeting Magazine features local musician and business To the Editor, owner Brian Charles. I am writing this letter requesting the support of the voters of Conway The “Upfront” section for Article 35. Tuesday, April 13, is town meeting day and Article 35 was on Page 26 features a full submitted by the Mount Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity affili- page photo and interview ate. It requests that the Town of Conway accept Robert Morrell Drive as regarding Charles’ work a town road. playing the didgeridoo, MWV Habitat for Humanity has worked hard over the last decade an Australian Aboriginal developing this land and last year, due to the generosity of a donor, we instrument he has per- were able to have the road paved. We have met all the requirements of the formed on and taught for town. All the utilities are underground and the building and paving of the many years. road was reviewed by the town. There are now nine homes on the street, Quoting from the all of which are paying taxes to the town. There are two remaining lots to interview, Charles says, be built on and we hope to be completed by 2011 at the latest. The Board “If light makes one color, of Selectmen have voted 5-0 in favor of this petition. then Didgeridoo makes We are requesting that you, the voter, will vote to accept it also. MWV one sound. The varieties Habitat for Humanity has been paying for plowing of the road since the of tones are like the first home owner moved in. We now need to use this money to help other refractions of light seen families of the Valley reach their dream of decent, affordable housing. through a prism. The Thank you for your support and consideration. Bill Volk sounds and effects are wide ranging in their President organic richness.” MWV Habitat for Humanity Charles is a Juilliard- trained musician and composer. He is owner of North Conway Music Shop, which features many instruments, among them didgeridoos, similar to the ones Charles plays. Now in its second year, the North Conway Music Shop can be found just north of North Conway ▲ Village. Brian Charles of North Conway Music Shop (Courtesy Photo)

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Registration: March 15th - June 18th In person on Saturday, April 10th at Cranmore 10-12, or on Wednesday, March 31st at Holderness Center School Gym 6:00 pm. Looking for parent volunteers. By form picked up at Cranmore sent with check made out to MWVCTA, PO Box 1001, Intervale, NH 03845 Current USTA member; $28, Non-USTA member. $47 Questions: contact League Coordinator at 603-367-1043.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A5 List of Valley residents who spent time aiding earthquake victims is long SOLO instructors put their ...

By Sara Young-Knox Contributing Writer

earing the end of his humanitarian mission in Haiti, Rowan Lewis, African director for Conway-based SOLO, went with a team for a four-and-a-half-hour trip up into the mountain wilderness to hold a clinic in a rural village. NLewis had been in Haiti for nearly six weeks, with only a brief break for rest and recuperation in Miami, Florida. He and fellow SOLO instructor Jonathan Eisenberg had arrived in Haiti on Feb. 5, just a few weeks after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that leveled much of the capital city of Port-au-Prince on Jan. 12, killing an estimated 250,000 people and leaving many more injured and homeless. above: Standing in front of the University of Miami Field Hospital’s ER tent in Port- au-Prince are, from left to right: translator/driver Midi, Frank Hubbell, D.O, Jon Eisenberg, Dr. Heidi Root, Rowan Lewis, Emily Beaulieu, and Dr. Jude St. Phard.

he pair flew into the Dominican Republic, the more prosperous Tcountry with which Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola. They’d made their way over ground with a staffer from Housing Works, a New York-based group that provides services to homeless HIV and AIDS patients. Housing Works had a clinic in Port-au-Prince, which was SOLO’s primary connection in Haiti. In a third-world country, in a region devastat- ed by a natural disaster, it not only helps to have a connection in order to help out, it is necessary. Otherwise you are just another body getting in the way. Neither Rowan or Eisenberg had been working alone, and often didn’t work together. Rowan stayed in the country the longest, and the list of Mt. Washington Valley residents and SOLO staff who had joined him at various times during his stay is long, and not limited to familiar names such as SOLO co-founder Frank Hubbell, DO, Bill Aughton and Paul MacMillan. Dr. Heidi Root and Nurse Practioner Emily Beaulieu, both of the Saco River Medical Group and Geomed, made it down, too, staying and working with local doctor Dr. Jude St. Phard. NGOs – non- governmental organizations – have a long history in Haiti, and many of those who came to Haiti to help in the wake of the disaster had been to Haiti before. Root and Beaulieu had been in Haiti as recently as January 2009, as part of the Madison Church’s ongoing mission work, and Beaulieu was instrumental in supporting Dr. St. Phard through medical school.

OLO’s main campus is on Tasker Hill Road on the edge of the SConway-Madison border. A world- wide leader in wilderness emergency medicine instruction, SOLO has expanded since its beginnings in the 1970s in the living room of Hubbell’s parents’ house to include SOLO programs throughout the United States and in Africa, but up to this point hadn’t expanded into Haiti. “We go to leave knowledge,” Hubbell says of SOLO’s primary mission. Lewis, a native of Zimbabwe, became acquainted with SOLO through Overland Missions in Zambia, learning wilderness first aid through a SOLO course in 2007. He came to SOLO in New Hampshire that same year, took more courses and qualified as a WEMT

Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 medical skills to work in Haiti and EMT-B, returning to Africa to teach courses in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. His family had been farmers in Zimbabwe, but had given up their vast acreage before they could be forcibly evicted by President Mugabe’s government. In December 2009 he came back to Conway to recertify as an EMT. He was getting ready to go back home to Africa when the earthquake struck Haiti. For Lewis, Hubbell said recently, it was a mission. Lewis was looking for greater challenges, not just mental, but spiritual. “ ‘God,’ ” Hubbell remembered Lewis saying, “ ‘I really want you to stretch me.’ ” When he first arrived in Haiti at the Housing Works’ clinic, Lewis recounted, “I hung back the first two days to listen and see.” In Haiti, “there were a lot of little frustrations,” recounted Lewis, who last week sat for an interview along with Hubbell. Medical supplies needed to be better secured in the largely open-air clinic. Communication among the various medical facilities was a bit unorganized. Lewis and the SOLO teams worked each day at the Housing Works clinic, which lasted until about two in the afternoon, after which they would look around to see where else they could be of assistance. At first that meant the University of Miami Field Hospital, but then the hospital stopped taking all but trauma patients. As the days passed it meant networking It helps to follow cases to allow for closure, Rowan Lewis (left) says after his six weeks of relief work in Haiti. He and fellow SOLO around the city with other health facilities, instructor Jon Eisenberg helped this young woman, who was suffering from a secondary infection after an appendectomy, receive the proper medical attention. “Even if it’s one positive story, it’s having one you can hook onto.” (Photos Courtesy of Rowan Lewis) HAITI continues Page A14 Attitash Realty

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public and will benefit anyone interest- Center, Jay Buckley from the Madison Participants will also hear about new GMCC ed in learning more about the effects of Town Planning Board, and Erin technology, training opportunities, road salt runoff on human and envi- Rodgers from Antioch University New techniques and alternatives that can Continued from Page A4 ronmental health and how town plan- England. Speakers will highlight exam- reduce the amount of salt entering our ners can act now to protect drinking ples from across the state as well as drinking water and ecosystem, espe- host a workshop at the Madison Town water resources from salt and other local towns in the Ossipee Watershed cially where water quality monitoring Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. focused on pollutants. where land use planning and salt BMPs data show streams and rivers are being drinking water protection and Best Speakers include Steve Whitman are making a difference in towns’ win- impacted by salt. Management Practices (BMPs) for from JHT Planning, Patrick Santoso ter maintenance costs and benefitting To register, contact gmcgnh@road road salt. The workshop is open to the from U.N.H.’s Technology Transfer community drinking water supplies. runner.com or call 539-1859. ▲

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A9 Valley Focus & Folks

FA takes home multiple awards from Maine State Instrumental Jazz Fest Fryeburg Academy jazz musicians continue their winning ways FRYEBURG, Maine — Fryeburg Academy musicians continued their winning ways at the Maine State Instrumental Jazz Festival held at South Portland High School on March 26 and 27. Friday featured the Jazz Combo com- petitions, and FA’s Birth of the Cool Combo beat out 15 other schools to capture the Division II State title for the fifth year in a row. This year’s band, made up of seniors Jeremy Holden (guitar), and Ryan Ahern (piano); juniors Devin LaCasce (alto sax and flute), Jon Dana (drums) and Kelsey Sheehan (bass guitar), earned a high score of 99, with Jeremy and Devin both receiving Outstanding Musicianship trophies at the evening award ceremony. Festival adjudicator John Cooper Fryeburg Academy’s award-winning Big Band members include: Rhythm section, Jon Dana (drums), Kelsey Sheehan (bass) Jeremy (College of the Atlantic) said of the Holden (guitar), Naomi Ela (piano); saxophones, Devin LaCasce, Haley Nadeau, Katie Russell, Delani Cele and Meghan Bradley; band, “it was perhaps the most complete trombones, Lindsay MacGillivray, Dave Reed, Audrey Boyd and Kylie Jolicouer, and trumpets Mary Rhymer, Ray White, Erin Meltzer performance ever,” observed in his 33 and Nicole Tischner. (Courtesy Photo) years of judging! Naomi Ela (piano) and Mi Ho No (piano) also received Fryeburg Academy, first. Haley Nadeau, Katie Russell, Delani the groups at the F.A. Jazz Showcase at Outstanding Musicianship trophies for The 17-piece band, with only six Cele and Meghan Bradley; trombones, Stone Mountain Arts Center on Sunday, their performances in the Multiple returning members from last year’s State Lindsay MacGillivray, Dave Reed, May 16. The show will feature Big Combo Division. championship group, were at the top of Audrey Boyd and Kylie Jolicouer, and Band, Vocal Jazz and the BOTC Jazz On Saturday, schools returned for the their game and brought the trophy trumpets Mary Rhymer, Ray White, Combo along with alumni guest per- Big Band competition. Bands performed home again! “I don’t think anyone in the Erin Meltzer and Nicole Tischner. formances. throughout the day, with three schools band quite envisioned this outcome,” The competitive Jazz season wraps Tickets may be purchased at per division qualifying for the night said Director Brent LaCasce; “it goes to up on April 9, in Houlton, Maine, at the www.stonemountainartscen ter.com. finals. Fryeburg advanced along with show what hard work and dedication can State Vocal Jazz Festival. Fryeburg’s Proceeds of this concert benefit the F.A. Cape Elizabeth and Nokomis High achieve. I’m so proud of them!” Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be competing Music Program. You may also follow FA Schools and Devin LaCasce was once Congratulations to this year’s Big for its fifth consecutive title and 11th Jazz on Facebook. ▲ again awarded an Outstanding Band members: Rhythm section, Jon title in last 14 years. You can catch all of Musicianship trophy. After an amazing Dana (drums), Kelsey Sheehan (bass) performance, the end result was Cape Jeremy Holden (guitar), Naomi Ela Elizabeth, third, Nokomis, second, and (piano); saxophones, Devin LaCasce, Critter Corner

They don’t get much cuter than this. Ianna is a grey and white domestic shorthair. She is spayed and up to date with shots. She is one-and-a-half years old. Ianna has a very playful nature, often reaching her paw out of her cage to tap people as if to say “Hello, may I come home with you?” It is hard to resist her chub- by cheeks that give her a kitten-like appearance. She loves to get pats on the head but is a little reluctant to be picked up. Once in her forever home she would prob- ably come out of her shell and her personality would flourish. Stop by the Animal Rescue League-North located at 223 Main Street in Conway and meet this special girl. (Courtesy Photo)

Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Money Matters

Where the jobs are, how to spruce up your skills and ready finances for a change New careers after age 50 Presented by Myles J Crowe best-detailed, up-to-the-minute care- functions to learn more. Being some- openings, send letters of introduction CPA, CFP er resources for the types of jobs that one over 50, you can get an idea of to managers at firms where you’d uring the recent recession, exist in this country and their salary whether there’s true age diversity in a really like to work. And again, make many have found themselves and hiring forecasts is the U.S. field and how all those groups work your perspective an asset — if you can Dback in the job market after Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Oc- together — or if you’re simply the see what a great role for you would be age 50 due to layoffs or changing cupational Outlook Handbook (www. oldest person in the room. Obviously, in their organization, tell them about demands at their employers. Yet as life bls.gov/OCO). This extensive online if you feel welcome, networking will it. The worst thing they could do is expectancies lengthen, a late career resource not only lists major career give you a better idea of which com- not respond. The best might be an change isn’t always a negative. It may groups, but the leading occupations in panies with someone with your matu- interview that puts you on their radar be a welcome chance to renew, re- it. If you haven’t been in the job mar- rity and experience might fit in. screen. educate and restart a full life. ket for awhile, this kind of research is Emphasize your up-to-date Get in shape: It’s not just a matter It’s possible that in the future, an a good way to reset your knowledge of experience and training, not your of looks. Healthy employees cost less. over-50 career change might become your industry and whether its hiring birthday: Career experts suggest that It makes sense to lose weight if you a common event, maybe even a prospects are bright. This database older workers should lead with work need to and upgrade hair and desired event in our society — which also lays out the need for the neces- experience and skills and leave off all wardrobe not to look like a twenty- means it’s definitely worth planning sary training required to reach certain but the most essential timeframe something, but to fit in comfortably at for. salary and career levels. information. You’re not there to lie the organization where you want to A visit to a financial planner might Check industries that are friend- about your work experience, but the work. be a good first step in planning a ly to older workers: Healthcare and reason young workers are so valuable Decide what you’ll be doing with move to a second career or dealing education are just two industries that is that they’ve gotten the most recent your 401(k) and other retirement with a sudden change in your career are more welcoming to older workers. training and they are generally less funds: You may not want to make any prospects. You need to plan for any U.S. News & World Report has come costly to employ. That’s why older moves for awhile, but it’s good to talk possible change in income up or down up with its own list of popular over-50 workers should lead with every with a CFP® professional about in any opportunity you entertain. occupations (http://tr.im/184), and it’s a strength that makes them attractive to whether you’ll be moving that money You’ll also need to plan how you’ll good starting point for people looking employers and should de-emphasize to private accounts. Also, make sure afford any training you’ll need — col- for flexible scheduling and other descriptors that broadcast age. you know when you can enroll in the lege or otherwise — in making that workers their age in the field. Make your perspective an asset: company 401(k) and other retirement successful transition. To make an Network: Face-to-face contact If you are already familiar with the offerings at your new employer. over-50 career transition successful, with people in your target fields is industry you’re targeting, you can use Secure your health insurance: it’s all about preparation. So here are important. If you can, check out your extensive work experience to You might wait a few months to a year some ideas: events at professional organizations in position yourself as a problem solver. for new health coverage to kick in at Start with research: One of the that field or attend casual networking If you know what a company really a new job. You might need to buy needs in your chosen job, say so in the private insurance until then or go cover letter and be clear in stating onto a spouse’s health plan in the why you’d be a great solution. meantime. ▲ Consider timing issues at your current employer: If you are up for a This column is produced by the salary review soon, it might make Financial Planning Association, the Passages sense to have a better idea of what membership organization for the finan- you’re worth in the marketplace. Also, cial planning community, and is provid- as the end of the year is coming, you ed by Myles Crowe, a local member of might want to use up any money in FPA. Myles is a Registered Principal, Births The 6-pound, 15-ounce girl was born your flexible benefits accounts for Securities offered through Cambridge Briannah Marie Buchikos at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. medical appointments, glasses or den- Investment Research, Inc., a Briannah Marie Buchikos was born Maternal grandparents are Robert tal work before you leave. Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. on March 20 to Nicolle Jones and Quint and Heather Helwig of North Don’t be shy about approaching Investment Advisor Representative, William Buchikos, Jr., of Tamworth. Conway and Elaine and Todd Frechette managers who aren’t hiring – pub- Cambridge Investment Research The 5-pound, 14-ounce girl was born of Albany. licly: The best jobs aren’t always Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Paternal grandparents are Mark and advertised. Instead of limiting your Advisor. Maternal grandparents are Toby Laurie Lundblad of Conway. options to companies with posted Coates of Center Ossipee and Robert Announcements of births, Davis of Mendon, Mass. Editor’s Note: adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths Paternal grandparents are Leona and memorial services may be sent to the Buchikos of Ossipee and William Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, Buchikos of Florida. P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or Briannah joins siblings Gage, Jeremy, emailed to [email protected]. Justin, Sam, William, and Allyson at Items must be submitted by Monday noon Thinking about a home. for publication on the following Thursday. We are glad to publish engagement and Alexis Sage Lundblad wedding photos (enclose self-addressed, Alexis Sage Lundblad was born on stamped envelope and kindly print address March 24 to Katelyn and Mark on back of photo for photo return). CAREER Lundblad, Jr., of Albany. Change?

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A11 Business News

Last year’s Round Up events raised more than $1400 North Conway J.C. Penney supports local 4-H after school programs CONWAY — Last year the North Conway and we are thrilled partner with our local J.C. Penney Store raised over $1,400 J.C. Penney Store to support afterschool through its participation in the National programs in Conway, Madison and Afterschool Round Up Campaign. The Ossipee.” He adds, “We would love to help money raised at the North Conway store other afterschool programs in other com- will support 4-H afterschool programs at munities as well.” Project SUCCEED in Conway, Mustang For more information about 4-H Academy in Madison and Schools Out! in Afterschool programs or clubs, you can con- Ossipee. tact Claes Thelemarck at the U.N.H. During an Afterschool Round Up event Cooperative Extension office in Conway at patrons are asked if they would like to 447-3834 or email at claes.thelemarck@ round up their purchase to the nearest dol- unh.edu. There will be more J.C. Penney lar to support local 4-H afterschool pro- North Conway J.C. Penney staff with Store Manager John Simpson. (Courtesy Photo) Afterschool Round Up events this year with grams. In 2009, four different Afterschool a current event happening from now Round Up events raised a total of Claes Thelemarck, 4-H Youth Cooperative Extension, says, “4-H is a through April 6. ▲ $1,480.29, all at pennies a time, which just Development Educator with U.N.H. national leader in afterschool programming goes to show that a little spare change can make a big difference. John Simpson, manager of the North Conway store, says, “Our customers have Mount Washington Valley Chiropractic finalizes name change historically been very supportive of local CONWAY — For more than 10 years actively participate in their own path to to keep on top of current research. education efforts in the Valley and the Douglass Chiropractic has provided safe health. They also share a deep sense of car- The decision to relocate to the Mt. response to our JC Penney Afterschool and gentle chiropractic care to the resi- ing for their patients’ well being and want- Washington Valley was a simple one for Round Up events has been great.” dents of the Mount Washington Valley. ing to help them go about their daily lives, the young Soriente family, Dr. Anthony, All money raised through the Round Up When, for family reasons, it became nec- being able to do everything they love to do his wife Tiffany, and two young children, campaign goes directly to help local after- essary for Dr. Tim Douglass to move from in comfort and without pain. Isabella, 2, and Kaeden, 5. Tiffany Soriente school programs that partner with U.N.H. the Valley, he searched for a chiropractic Dr. Soriente uses gentle, natural and is serving on the board of the MWV Cooperative Extension 4-H Afterschool partner who would be able to take over the effective techniques for spine manipulation Children’s Museum. She was a competitive Program. Funds raised from last year’s practice while following the principles of that restores the body’s normal balance and gymnast and is now teaching gymnastics at Round Up events will support training for low impact chiropractic care the clinic was functions by restoring the proper align- Cranmore. local afterschool program staff, purchase of known for. When Dr. Douglass met Dr. ment of the spine. His office treatments are In April, Dr. Soriente will be offering a a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Kit to be Anthony Soriente he knew his search for a even more effective when patients work series of free seminars at the clinic called, shared by afterschool programs, supplies to partner was over. with the individual wellness plans he offers “It’s Your Life...Live it Well!,” which will start school gardens and other afterschool The two men share a philosophy of that include a schedule of spinal adjust- focus on educating and encouraging well- program efforts. patient care which encourages people to ments according to the levels of pain ness. Topics will range from relaxation and function each patient experiences. He techniques to nutrition and exercise. also teaches exercises to help individuals To finalize the transition of the clinic maintain their spinal alignment and from Dr. Douglass to Dr. Soriente, the he coaches on posture, stretching, relax- clinic will be changing its name to Mount Lovely Fryeburg Gentleman’s Farm - $275,000 ation and nutrition. Washington Valley Chiropractic. It will Dr. Soriente served in the Air Force for continue to operate from the same location four years as a target intelligence specialist. at 16A Applecroft Lane in Conway. The He then attended the University of clinic is open from Monday to Friday. Visit Nebraska Omaha followed by Cleveland the new website mwvchiropractic.com for Chiropractic College where he earned his more information or call 447-2244 to Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Since schedule a free consultation. ▲ graduating he has continued his education Real Estate Showcase

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Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Business Brief Über Blast Amusement Center explodes in North Conway By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer NORTH CONWAY — The newest amusement center in town is over the top. Literally speaking, that’s exactly what the name means. The owners, Maria and Rudi Schandor, of Swedish and Austrian descent (respectively) and who are longtime Valley residents, looked to their native tongues to name their indoor family entertainment center. The word, “über,” of German origin, translates to over the top, super, over and above. Maria goes one step further and says, “Über Blast is too much fun, over the top fun.” Arcade games are redemption The Schandors, who are no strangers to games where everyone is a winner. the amusement business, aim to provide children with fun and exercise in a clean, People are so excited about this, she adds. safe, and healthy environment. Children like it, too. As a family with “Maria and I have a long history in the two young children walked towards the amusements business,” says Rudi. Maria door, the youngest of the two boys said explains that they have run and owned enthusiastically, while he nudged his Monte Carlo Amusements for over 30 brother away, “I go first.” years now. The family business places The inflatable slide at Über Blast is one of the most popular attractions. Hours of operation are Monday arcades in the local ski areas, camp- through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m, grounds and hotels. “Our business got us says they offer a “play as you play” policy good for the parents, too. “This is really Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday thinking that there is a need to build on for the inflatable play area and games. for the whole family. Husbands love to be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from health and fitness for children. Our goal is Über Blast reaches out to the commu- dropped off with their children, while the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. U Blast is open extend- for kids to be happy, healthy and active,” nity. Special group rates are available for wives go shopping,” she says. Parents ed hours holidays, school vacation and says Maria. schools, day care centers, Girl Scouts, Boy express their appreciation to Maria. summer weeks. Call 356-5565 for more The Schandors opened Über Blast on Scouts, camps, churches and sports teams. “People come up to me and ask me if I information or to book a party. Dec. 7, 2009, in the 5500-square-foot for- Maria says the word is getting out and own the place. When I say yes, they thank For more information, visit www.üblast mer Brooks Brothers retail outlet store more and more local organizations are me over and over again,” says Maria. .com. ▲ located across from Friendly’s Ice Cream. participating. Über Blast provides many experiences Not to forget birthday parties, too. for children to play in an active environ- “Our parties are full of bouncing, sliding ment with an arcade flavor. Take the game and jumping fun,” says Maria. Über Blast area, equipped with sports video games, offers complete birthday party packages. skill games, all of which are age appropri- “We take care of everything. All you have ate and open to all. Everyone’s a winner at to do is show up,” she adds. Free party Über Blast. Redemption games let all invitations are available on their website. children win tickets to redeem prizes If all this jumping, bouncing and party- The inflatable play area is the most ing makes children hungry, Maria says popular. The area houses a 20-foot dou- Über Blast has über delicious food. “Our ble slide, a bouncy house and a 30-foot pizza is made fresh to order with 100 per- obstacle course. Maria explains that chil- cent real cheese and the freshest ingredi- dren must be 36 inches tall, age 12 and ents. We also offer salads, sandwiches, as younger. The cost is $8 for unlimited play. well as children’s favorites: chicken fin- A BlasterTroper stands by all the time to gers, French fries, hot dogs, PB and J, ice make sure everyone is safe. cream and gourmet cookies. All of our SPRING IS HERE SINGLE LEVEL HOME “The slide and the obstacle course are food is baked, not fried,” says Maria. She the most popular,” says Schandor. “If a adds that they have been told they have Time to choose your building lot; A ranch style home on a dead young child is a little shy, parents are wel- the best pizza in town. A trained chef pre- why not make it WATERFRONT, end town road with public utilities, comed on the slide,” she adds. pares the food in a full kitchen, which is at this price why not, excellent lot in the perfect setup for first There is more, too. The indoor located right on site. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A13 some of their situations stabilized, “so that Haiti was a good thing,” Lewis said. Hubbell — who recently ran the free Continued from Page A7 SOLO course, “What to Know Before You Go” for Mt. Washington Valley area finding out the capacities of each place residents — said those who go down to and where patients needing further care Haiti to volunteer have to be prepared to could be sent. For Lewis, working days be self-sustainable. That means providing routinely stretched out to 10 p.m. During your own food and shelter, among other that time SOLO volunteers also did out- things. He emphasized what he called the reach in a tent city, setting up a mobile six s’s: Safety, shelter, sustenance, sanita- clinic there. tion, sanity, satisfaction. Hubbell, who joined Lewis in Port-au- Emergency medicine requires quick Prince in the middle of February, says thinking and a thorough understanding of Lewis’s life in Haiti was “spectacularly how to improvise with the resources at fluid.” hand. In municipal emergency vehicles About his own clinical work in Haiti, the standard equipment is all packed and Hubbell says it was necessary to separate ready for the EMT. Those venturing out chronic health symptoms when examin- into the wilderness for a hike or climb ing patients. Hubbell said coughs are should always bring a basic first aid kit. In common because of the bad air; acid each case, advance preparation is the key, reflux, because of the bad diet, and dehy- but in wilderness settings it isn’t practical dration because of the water situation. to carry every piece of medical equipment Home for Lewis was a tent in the yard of a Haitian pastor. Note the drainage ditch run- You get through all that, he said, and then you might need. That’s why wilderness ning from the porch. When the rains come, that will be full of water. There’s a sense of ask the patient, “What’s the matter?” medicine courses not only teach how to urgency in Haiti now to clean the rubble out of the municipal ditches so they don’t get manage the usual emergencies, but how dammed up. Any standing water in the tropical climate is a potential source of disease. fter about four or five weeks the to make do with the resources the envi- trauma slowed down, and more ronment has to offer. medical student’s mind,” Lewis said, click- Back in Conway this week, Lewis said Avolunteers, more doctors and other ing through the photos on his laptop to as they went down the steep mountain health professionals, Lewis said, were or over five weeks that resourceful- find a graphic picture of the sole of a boy’s road he’d kept an eye out for the second coming to Haiti. He spent time in two ness came in handy as Lewis worked foot, bubbled with the pea-size eggs laid vehicle, frequently turning around to other clinics in Port-au-Prince, then visit- Fin various settings in Port-au- under the skin by sand fleas. Each egg had check its progress. ed one in St. Mark, two hours away. Prince. On the sixth week, after working to be surgically removed, the result- “They’re in trouble,” he said he’d He also worked with the Quisqueya at the clinic with a rural pastor in the ing hole in the skin then packed with thought at one point. Then he heard Christian School Relief Coordination mountains of Haiti, that make-do antibiotic cream. In the few days that the “Stop, stop, stop!” as the driver of the sec- Center. The school hadn’t been touched resourcefulness played a crucial role. crew had been there, they had seen 300 ond vehicle, pressing down on ineffective by the quake, and had formed a partner- When Lewis and the others made their patients with 450 conditions. Heading brakes, fought to regain control of the ship with Crisis Response International. way back down to Port-au-Prince in two back on Wednesday, the front vehicle vehicle. It spun a few times, then plunged The U.S. Army also used part of the 4x4 vehicles, going over roads so rocky held the medical professionals, two 40 feet over the rocky bank into the river school’s campus for command and con- that they make New England’s frost EMTs, a doctor, and other volunteers. bed, coming to rest on its fiberglass top. trol of its local operations. heaved highways seem smooth in com- The Haitian team members were in the Within two minutes those in the lead As time went on, residents of Haiti parison. While at the village clinic, they vehicle which followed. Among those was vehicle were back at the accident scene were able to get back to work at clinics as saw diseases “that would have blown a their translator. where one of the Haitians was already crawling out of the wreck. The others were quickly out, some with help of the rescuers. Two accident victims appeared ELVIO’S PIZZARIA WILL BE CLOSED critical, one with a possible skull fracture FROM EASTER SUNDAY,APRIL 4, 2010 and the other with a possible broken clav- - APRIL 21, 2010 FOR VACATION. icle, and all had lacerations. “Everyone was in a daze,” Lewis said. ELVIO WILL RETURN FOR BUSINESS, “We were surprised to find everyone still RESTED AND RELAXED (AND MAYBE WITH A TAN) ON THURSDAY,APRIL 22ND. alive.” The group had left trauma equipment KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR EAR FOR A SPECIAL ELVIO’S at the clinic, but did have first aid emer- ANNIVERSARY PARTY COMING SOON! gency supplies, like stretch bandages. They made do, making splints into neck collars. Everyone was stabilized in ten ELVIO’S minutes, but they were still three-and-a- half hours from home base. In the tight PIZZERIA valley, they couldn’t get communication 356-3208 • Eat-In/Take-Out signals. Lewis said a local village boy showed Main St., just north of N. Conway Village him where there was a clear stream springing from the mountain side, and he had iodine tablets with him, so they would have clean water if they needed it. A villager gave them a door from his house to use as a stretcher. From out of nowhere someone produced a phone that

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Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Haiti facts Haiti shares the Caribbean island of About 80 percent of Haitians Hispaniola with the Dominican live in poverty, and about 66 per- Republic. The country is 10,714 square cent work in agriculture, mostly miles, and holds an estimated nine mil- doing small-scale, subsistence lion people, over 90 percent of whom farming. Mangoes and coffee are are the descendents of African slaves. exported. The poorest country in The Port-au-Prince metro area is home the Americas, foreign aid makes to an estimated 2 to 2.5 million. The up about 30 to 40 percent of the third largest country in the Caribbean, government’s budget. it has rugged mountains with small The people of Haiti have been ill- under coastal plains and river valleys. At 8,793 used by their leaders. General Jean his control, dissolving the legislature in feet, Pic la Selle is its highest mountain. Jacques Dessalines, who served in the 1961, and formed a new one, filling it The official languages are Haitian French army, led a revolt against with candidates who were Duvalier fol- Creole and French. French rule, coming out victorious and lowers. Rebel groups remained active, The climate of Haiti is tropical, with declaring Haiti an independent nation but couldn’t overthrow Papa Doc. temperatures ranging from highs of 80s in 1804. Chosen by a council of gener- When he died in 1971, his son, Jean and 90s, low in the 60s and 70s and als to be governor-general, he pro- Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, became Haitian children tried to teach the SOLO rainy seasons from April to June, and claimed himself emperor and was assas- president for life. When Duvalier was team some French . October to November. Most of the rain sinated. He was the first in a long line of finally ousted in 1986, after a popular uprising, he was flown to France, where had a greater ability to get a signal, but falls along the coastline. Port-au-Prince Haitian leaders who, after being elected gets an average rainfall of 53 inches a president by their peers, were unwilling he still resides. still it required a climb up the hillside. In 2007, Transparency International Lewis called Quisqueya, asking them year. In 1925, 60 percent of the land was to share or give up power. forested. Since then, an estimated 98 In modern times, the most notorious estimated Baby Doc stole between $300 to see if they could send a military heli- and $800 million from Haiti, which copter for evacuation. The person on the percent of the trees have been cut came to power as president in 1957. down, causing widespread erosion and Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier organ- worked out to 1.7 to 4.5 percent of that other end reported that there were no country’s GDP for every year he was in helicopters available, but that they would deforestation. ized armed forces, the Tonton Macoute, keep trying. There was still the further challenge of getting the exact location to safe, unlike the hundreds of thousands of SOLO Haiti to train locals in emergency just entering the rainy season, and the helicopter, if one was found. That meant their fellow countrymen and women who medicine. He would also like to run threat of disease spreading in the crowd- knowing the GPS. just weeks before had been crushed, with- another “What to Know Before You Go” ed, wet conditions is very real. Lewis said they canvassed the crew to out warning, when the earth shook and course at the River Church in Center International aid to Haiti continues, see if anyone had a Blackberry with GPS, flattened much of the city. Conway, so that those who wish to volun- and a donor meeting was taking place but came up empty. One person, howev- Lewis and others went to the church teer in a disaster zone will have some of Wednesday at a U.N. conference, where er, had an IPhone, but unfortunately it and celebrated with them, joining in with the skills necessary. The mission of that more than $2.7 billion in aid was expected had no power left. Rowan went through the joyous praying, singing, dancing. For church, of which he is an active member, to be pledged by the European Union and his supplies and came up with a cable. He these families, what had almost been lost he says, is not to reach inward, but to a coalition of U.S.-based humanitarian was then able to charge the phone off the was found. reach outward. groups. vehicle’s battery, but only got a five “Lots of people,” Hubbell said, “have That large figure shouldn’t overshad- minute charge. everal weeks later an earthquake hit the heart to be there, but no skills.” Life in ow the efforts of small groups and indi- That charge was enough, though, to Chile, grabbing the headlines for a Haiti, Hubbell noted, is starting to get viduals, who keep volunteering to help call Quisqueya back and get connected to Scouple of days. The earthquake was back to what passes for normal in the eco- out. the Internet. It was enough, too, to sign stronger, but farther away from the main nomically depressed country, with servic- “You can make a huge difference,” said up and download Google Earth and get population center. es such as electricity coming back on line. Lewis. As to his time in the country, he’ll the GPS co-ordinates, which Lewis Chile has had earthquakes before, and “It’s just if you were living in a place, remember the laughing and the singing, passed on to Quisqueya personnel. many of their taller buildings were built to you’re now living outside a place.” the joy among the people at the church Quisqueya in turn said help was on the sway, not buckle. Haiti, that land of hard That living outside will bring further the day after the mountain accident. way by motorized vehicles, which includ- luck, had no advance warning, and the challenges to the people of Haiti, partic- “It does affect you,” he said, “it ed two military personnel. buildings slipped and slid away like sand ularly for those who are living in one of absolutely transforms the way you look Lewis got back to the river bed, where castles in the tide. the estimated 460 tent cities in and at life.” ▲ the doctor was suturing a deep gash in the Hubbell says he’d like to start up a around Port-au-Prince The country is arm of one of the injured. Lewis said during the phone call from the U.S. Embassy, the person on the other end HUGE GENERAL repeatedly asked of any of the injured MERCHANDISE AUCTION were Americans. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A15 On the Rockpile

Week of March 23 through 29 For this Observer, a week unlike the others on top of the Rockpile By Nick Lovejoy and the entire Auto Road had been Weather Observer covered in a sheet of ice from the Mount Washington Observatory recent rain. The snow tractor ended up making it all the way to the 4,300- his week did not begin like the foot site before we had to turn back. rest. Usually, our Wednesdays By Thursday the skies had cleared Tconsist of waking up at the and we began our exciting, albeit crack of dawn in our lower altitude delayed, trip up to the top of the homes, and driving to the base of the Rockpile. The ride up was illuminated Auto Road. Once at the base we will with gorgeous, ornament-like icicles, load up the tractor and begin slowly delicately fastened to almost every chugging up the mountain. needle of every evergreen tree we This Wednesday was different. passed before going above tree line. Winds were blowing up to 90 mph, After finally making it to the top, visibility was 50 feet at best, and the life on the summit began to slip back summit was de-icing the instruments into its daily routine. On Friday we every 10 to 30 minutes. Not to men- had an opportunity to test out some tion the two other state park tractors backcountry stoves for Backpacker were down with mechanical trouble, magazine. This was by far the most Tent testing on Mount Washington. (Mount Washington Observatory Photo)

fun I’ve ever had watching water boil. Soon thereafter, we had an interesting daytrip group come up to the summit. Luckily for this day trip, there was plenty of wind and cold air, and they seemed to have a blast. On Sunday, Kristin Hostetter, the gear editor for Backpacker Magazine, came up to the summit for a night to test out some tents (with permission from the Mount Washington State Park) with Cara Rudio, Mike Finnegan, and I. By mid-afternoon winds were peaking around 60 mph and setting up the tents outside turned out to be a bit different than the inside set up. Who would have thought? After an epic struggle, all three tents were set up and properly guyed out. That night, the four of us got some zero degree sleeping bags and headed out to brave the fierce night. By 3 a.m., however, the winds really started to crank, peaking out around 85 mph. Mike and I had to shout to communicate over the sounds of broken tent flies. Around 3:30 a.m. Cara, Mike and I had to bag the operation due to critical failure of major tent structures. As it turned out, this has been an exciting and enjoyable week, nothing less than what should be expected up here on the Rockpile. ▲ WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow Mar 23 35 24 0.49” 1.00” 24 24 10 0.25” 1.60” 25 26 13 0.14” 0.80” 26 21 -3 0.09” 0.60” 27 20 -3 — — 28 22 9 0.10” 0.40” 29 33 21 1.24” 2.70” Highest recorded wind gust,March 24, 92 miles per hour out of the Northwest.

Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 In the News

Thanks to early ice-out, most inland lakes are ice-free Opening day for land-locked salmon/lake trout fishing April 1 CONCORD — Enthusiastic anglers will To ensure the future of high-quality be out in force on April 1 for the start of landlocked salmon fisheries, anglers must the open-water fishing season on land- take extra care when releasing salmon, as locked salmon/lake trout-managed lakes the percentage of hook-wounded fish — the true start of spring for many New continues to climb in all lakes (as shown in Hampshire anglers. our netting survey results). Hook wound- The New Hampshire Fish and Game ed/scarred fish are significantly shorter Department manages 15 lakes for land- and poorer in body condition than non- locked salmon: Big Dan Hole Pond, hook-wounded counterparts of the same First and Second Connecticut Lakes, age. Using rubber nets and proper Conway Lake, Lake Francis, Merry- release techniques (for example, don’t meeting Lake, Newfound Lake, Ossipee “shake” fish off the hook) — and releasing Lake, Big and Little Squam Lakes, lightly hooked healthy salmon, while Sunapee Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, choosing to harvest previously hook- Winnisquam Lake, and Nubanusit Lake. wounded fish — are some ways to mini- (Pleasant Lake in New London also is mize the negative effects of hook wound- managed for landlocked salmon, but is ing, thereby increasing the number of tro- classified as a trout pond, with a 2010 phy salmon available in the future. opening date of April 24.) Purchase your fishing license online at For a table providing a brief summary April 1 is the opening of fishing season for landlocked salmon/lake trout, so grab your http://www.fishnh.com, or from any Fish of netting results in three salmon lakes, tackle box and your fishing license and get out on the water! (Courtesy Photo) and Game license agent. Annual resident visit the online version of this release at fishing licenses are $35. Resident one- www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/News_2010/ Although it can be challenging to “pat- low this time of year, as they are running day licenses are just $10. Annual nonresi- News_2010_Q1/big_lakes_opener_ tern” lake fish at this time of year, finding shorelines and tributaries to spawn) are all dent fishing licenses are $53. One-, 032510.html. warmer water (even a degree or two), keys to improving success. A previously three- and seven-day nonresident licenses In 2010, spring anglers will be treated windy shorelines, inside turns and bays, unsuccessful effort can provide several are also available. You'll soon know why to something very odd for N.H.: ice-out shallow flats near deeper water, tributary fish in less than an hour, once you find so many anglers eagerly await this annual has occurred already on Lake inlets and, of course, smelt schools (shal- them and offer a convincing presentation. rite of spring. ▲ Winnipesaukee (March 24), and most other central N.H. lakes will be mostly clear of ice for the April 1 opener! Thanks to recent rains, the flows in the Winnipesaukee watershed (Winni- pesaukee Lake, and the Winnipesaukee River, which flows through Opechee, Winnisquam and Silver lakes) will tend to attract fish to high flow areas; angling for “drop-down” salmon (and rainbow trout) in the vicinity of the dams will be hot once again this season, with time-honored locations such as Lakeport Dam/Opechee Lake, the Winnipesaukee River through Laconia to Dixon Point at Lake Winnisquam, and Lochmere Dam at Silver Lake producing fish on the opener. Don’t forget, N.H. Fish and Game’s new boat access facility on the Winnipesaukee River in downtown Laconia, offering great access to Winnisquam Lake and some terrific rainbow and lake trout fishing. Additionally, several popular Winnipesaukee shore fishing locations exist at the Merrymeeting River (fly-fishing-only, barbless, catch and release), and the mouth of the Merrymeeting River as it enters Alton Bay, downstream of the famous stone arch bridge. Other good sites to visit include the Weirs Channel in Laconia, Long Island Bridge in Moultonborough, Governors Island Bridge in Gilford, Smith River inlet at Wolfeboro Bay, and Meredith and Center Harbor town docks. At these locations, everything from smelt, shiners and worms under a slip bobber to small jigs will take salmon, as well as rainbows. The Newfound River/ Bristol (fly-fishing-only) may have salmon and rainbows that have overwintered in its many pools and runs. Because of the early ice-out, anglers need to be aware of changing weather conditions, as winds can increase quickly over large stretches of open water. Early spring ice-out salmon are successfully caught by trolling with everything from spoons (such as DB Smelt, Sutton, Mooselook, Top Gun, and Smelt Gun) to traditional streamer flies (for example, Maynard’s Marvel, Pumpkinhead, Mickey Finn, Joe’s Smelt, and the count- less Grey Ghost variations), and an early season favorite, live smelt or shiners. Most early season fish are caught from the surface to about 15 feet down, with everything from planer board set-ups to the simplest of monofilament flat lines 50-150 feet behind the boat. When the wind kicks in, drifting live smelt or shiners in the waves can be highly effective.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A17 Maple Weekend in N.H. & Maine

(This page, clockwise from top left:) In-home maple syruping. Before the Sugar House, George Weston’s father set up the maple syruping process in the family home until the sweet steam melted the wall paper off the walls and left the house with a tacky feel- ing...all over the place! (Rick Storm/Mtn. Ear Photo) Sugar On Snow. Miranda Cottrell, of The Remick Farm, prepares to pour some freshly heated maple syrup onto snow to create a “sugar on snow” treat for visitors to their annual maple sugaring event. The heated maple syrup is twirled into the snow with a fork, where it takes on a taffy-like texture. The popular event was held at The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth on March 27. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Sugar On Snow For All. Visitors (left to right) Stephanie and Kiara Tibbetts, of East Conway, Mckenna McGrath, of Lovell, Maine, and Kaitlyn Tibbetts, of East Conway, enjoy a treat of “sugar on snow,” which is hot maple syrup rolled in snow, during the annual maple sugaring event at The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth. (Dennis Coughlin Photo)

(Facing page, clockwise from top left) Goat Snacks. Louise Myrback, of Tamworth, and her child, Winter, feed a snack to the goats, during the annual maple sugaring event, which was held at The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth on March 27. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) How It’s Done. Nelson O’Bryan, (with hat, gesturing) a volunteer at The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth, explains the process of “tapping” maple trees to collect their sap in buckets for maple syrup making, to a group of guests during their annual maple sugaring event, which was held on March 27. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Sweet treats for all. Eager beavers line up for sweet maple treats of all flavors at Weston’s Maple Sugar House in Fryeburg, Maine, for that state’s Maple Sugar Sunday, March 28. (Rick Storm/Mtn. Ear Photo) The Backyard Boiler. Educator Kathy Johnson, of The Remick Farm, explains to visitors (left to right) Guy Mailhot, of Stratford Hollow, Rachael and Mark Mailhot, Ginette and Bob Fosher, all of Groveton, how the “backyard boiler” is used to reduce sap gathered from maple trees down to a maple syrup, during the annual maple sugaring event held at The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth on March 27. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Is it good??? Official, professional ice cream judges on their first judging assign- ment at Weston’s Maple Sugar House on Maple Sunday, March 28. (Rick Storm/Mountain Ear Photo)

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Page A18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 ... was chilly, but oh so sweet!

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Page A19 Entertainment Arts &&Recreation Work of six juried artist photographers featured at MWV Arts Association ‘Through the Lens,’ an exhibit of photographic art, opens April 2 he “Through the Lens” exhib- juried members that we will never be it, featuring the work of six without unique art to showcase. We TMt. Washington Valley Arts are pleased to give our photographer Association juried member photogra- members the opportunity to share phers, will open with a reception on their vision of the natural beauty of Friday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the world around us and many will The public is invited to this open- feature subjects shot here the Valley.” ing reception with an opportunity to More information and a complete meet the artists and view their work at listing of all events and classes can be the MWV Visual Arts Center, home found online at mwvarts.org or by call- of the Mt. Washington Arts ing 603-356-ARTS (2787). New Association (MWVAA), located at 16 The “Through the Lens” exhibit, featuring the work of six Mt. Washington Valley Arts artists who wish to be juried, and Norcross Place in North Conway. Association juried member photographers, will open with a reception on Friday, April 2, exhibiting members of the MWVAA Light refreshments will be served. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts Center in North Conway. can apply during the special jury dates The first Friday of every month fea- (Photos by Lawrence Carbonaro) listed on the website. ▲ tures the opening of a new exhibit at the MWV Visual Arts Center in a continuing series featuring different artists and mediums. Andy Davis & Rona Leventhal are renowned for their storytelling talents The “Through the Lens” exhibit will feature the work of six MWVAA Two storytellers share spotlight at Corner House Inn, April 8 juried member artist photographers in a variety of styles and subjects. The wo extraordinary storytellers exhibiting photographers are Peggy will combine their talents at the Brewster, Don Gemmecke, Lawrence TCorner House Inn’s Storytelling Carbonaro, Amber White, Elise Dinner program on Thursday, April 8. Edgerton, Dick Pollock and Scott Internationally acclaimed storyteller Moffett. The exhibit will run from Rona Leventhal from Ashfield, Mass., April 2 through April 23 from 9 a.m. and popular White Mountain story- to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. teller Andy Davis from Albany, join The public is cordially invited to view forces to create a dynamic storytelling their work, which is also available for evening. purchase, during these hours. Leventhal has been a professional The “Through the Lens” exhibit is storyteller since 1990. A specialist of the second in a series of special focus Improv Theatre and Movement, she is exhibits showcasing different medi- an exuberant artist who has gained ums and styles of MWVAA juried repute as a cornucopia of voices, charac- artists in an exciting year of monthly ters, and cultural accents as she weaves art shows at the MWV Visual Arts folktales from around the world. She Center. These special focus exhibits travels widely, performing and teaching alternate with Artist of the Month the art of storytelling at K-12 schools, exhibits which feature the work of training teachers at graduate schools, individual artists. giving keynote addresses at professional Jan Eskedal, board President, conferences and coaching individuals. expressed her excitement for the She is an approved Artist and Teaching Storytellers Rona Leventhal (left) and Andy Davis (right) team up at the Corner House exhibit and the series by stating, Artist with the Massachusetts, New Inn Storytelling Dinner on April 8. (Courtesy Photos) “There is so much talent among our York and Alaskan Cultural Councils and the New England Foundation for the easy manner with a commanding, Arts. As an ultimate tribute to her story- straightforward delivery. He is a storytelling talents, Leventhal was recently teller with brains and heart.” Andy is a chosen by The National Storytelling member of the Mountain Storytellers Network to represent the New England Guild, the League for the Advancement region in the All Regions Concert at the of New England Storytelling (LANES) NSN national conference in Los and the National Storytelling Network. Angeles in July 2010. Don’t miss an opportunity to see Davis has entertained audiences from these two exceptional storytellers on the Paris to Bamako to San Diego with a same evening. Storytelling Dinners are varied repertoire of tales containing held every Thursday evening at the equal parts magical realism, personal Corner House in Center Sandwich from experience and multicultural folklore. late October through May. The dinner “Andy’s stories are unique, witty, and begins at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is totally captivating,” said Michael $19.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 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Page A20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 An evening of fun at the Brass Heart Inn Arts Council of Tamworth Benefit Cabaret set for April 10 rts Council of Tamworth invites you to its first ever Benefit ACabaret on Saturday, April 10, at The Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua. Come spend an evening with friends and neighbors supporting the arts and enjoy- ing a variety of them — at the same time! MC extraordinaire George Cleveland will use his well-known wit and whimsy to guide us through an evening of delightfully diverse entertainments while we shake loose some dosh from our pockets to bid on silent auction items George Cleveland will emcee the first-ever ranging from Red Sox tickets to half a Benefit Cabaret for the Arts Council of spring lamb (yum) to exquisite Earth & Tamworth at the Brass Heart Inn on April 10. Fire handiworks. (Courtesy Photo) Tin Mountain Conservation Center will feature noted ecologist Dr. Rick Van de Poll for The evening’s fare will include torch ‘Moths of New Hampshire,’as part of its continuing Nature Program Series on Thursday, songs, comedy and drama, poems and youth committee works to bring artists- April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany. interpretations, the Wizard of Oz in five in-residence and performances to the (Courtesy Photo) minutes, Tom Dean of Devonsquare and local school. Visit ACT’s website, artstam- Cormac McCarthy, and more. Cash bar worth.org, to find out about all of ACT’s Featuring noted ecologist Dr. Rick Van de Poll and yummy treats available. activities, to read about other great local All proceeds from this event go to sup- arts events and news, and to see cool art- ‘Moths of New Hampshire’ port the work of ACT in this community, related stuff from all over the world. as ACT’s program committee busily plans All tickets are $25. Tickets are available at TMCC on April 8 next year’s performance season (Miss Tess at artstamworth.org, at The Other Store in & The Bon Ton Parade, Camerata New Tamworth Village, or by calling 323- 8104. ACT thanks Media Sponsor 93.5 in Mountain Conservation blesome when they ruin clothing and England, a wild dance party with DJ WMWV | Magic 104FM and press part- Center will feature noted ecolo- grains stored in the house; however, Karen Williams, the Frank Vignola Trio ners The Conway Daily Sun and The gist Dr. Rick Van de Poll for most are harmless and some are actually and more), as the art show committee T Mountain Ear for their support. ▲ “Moths of New Hampshire,” as part of beneficial pollinating flowers and starts planning for this summer’s Art its continuing Nature Program Series decomposing leaf litter. Show & Sale in Chocorua, and as the on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the If the question of why are moths Nature Learning Center located on attracted to light or why do most Back by popular demand at TMCC Bald Hill Road in Albany. Prior to the moths fly at night interest you, or presentation, Rick will set moth traps to you simply want to learn how to differ- determine which moths are currently entiate species of moths, don’t miss ‘Black Bears of N.H.’ active and help participants learn to this program. identify different moth species in the Cost to non-members is $3 per per- with Ben Kilham, April 9 field. son and $5 per family; members are free. New Hampshire is home to about For more information on this and ack by popular demand! Here is black bear neighbors from someone who 1,800 moth species and many are as upcoming programs, classes, and events your chance to learn about the knows them first hand. beautiful as the 80 or so butterfly species at Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Bblack bears of New Hampshire “As we learn more about bear behav- that live in the state. The luna moth and contact Nora at 447-6991. Learn more with acclaimed naturalist and author, ior, we better understand bear/ human cecropia moth are two rather large about other Tin Mountain programs, Ben Kilham, at the Tin Mountain conflicts,” Kilham said. “We begin to showy species commonly seen in the events, and conservation efforts at www. Conservation Center program, “Black learn that it’s not a nuisance bear at all. warmer months. Moths also can be trou- tinmountain.org. ▲ Bears of New Hampshire,” on Friday, It’s the way people are leaving food April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Tin Mountain around and interacting with bears.” Nature Learning Center, located at Kilham reveals that black bears are high- At the Community School in Tamworth 1245 Bald Hill Road in Albany. ly social individuals. They have the According to New Hampshire Fish ability to plan and communicate Youth for Understanding holding and Game, black bears are found in 10 through both physical and verbal lan- counties in the state of New guage. Hampshire. Some local residents Ben Kilham attended the University information session, April 8 observe their furry neighbors at their of New Hampshire and earned a degree re you looking for a way to give unteers, host families, and international bird feeder in the spring, as uninvited in wildlife management. In the spring back to your community? Interest- students who are involved with Youth For guests for leftovers in their trash, or of 1992, Ben found himself parenting a ed in learning about new cultures? Understanding. meet up with them while hiking in the pair of orphaned, emaciated, four-pound A bear cubs. The experience eventually led Youth For Understanding, a non-prof- A group of our local host families, woods. 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Across the continent on a train: When getting there is half the fun By John Harrigan Contributing Writer his train trip started out like almost all of my many train trips have begun. I drove the three hours to Concord, parked my truck atT the bus station (free, safe, conven- ient), went into the gleaming, clean bus station that sits on the site of Concord’s once-bustling railroad station and switching yard, grabbed a cup of freshly brewed coffee (also free), and soon was on my way to Boston, warm and comfortable with my newspapers and coffee, leaving the driving to someone else. Yet this was not like most of my recent train trips, which have tended to be short hauls to Manhattan or Washington’s Union Station on the incredibly comfortable, quiet and fast (150 m.p.h.) Acela or, once in a while, on the overnight train to Florida. No, this ride would take me coast to coast and back, a long-planned trip to California to see my late brother Peter’s family. It’s about a five-minute walk from the Lone red truck. A lone red pickup, dwarfed by the buttes west of Denver. (John Harrigan Photo) Boston bus terminal to the South Station rail terminal. There was Train and where the tracks parallel interstates you could go coast to coast on a train,” lounge. Bored? No way.” 449, fresh from an overnight bath and the train often leaves highway traffic in was a frequent reaction. “Well, you can, The next question was (and is) this: a ready to roll. I sought out my compart- its dust). and there are three routes to choose sleeper car three nights out and three ment, Roomette No. Four — two big, Promptly at the posted time of 11:55 from,” is my standard reply. nights back? What about the cost?” comfortable chairs that converted to a.m. we were off, on the overnighter And then there was often this: “Three Never do I answer this so-predictable beds, a picture window, toilet and sink long known as the Lake Shore Limited, nights and four days on a train? What question without first noting that you — stowed my one small travel bag (I and a change of trains the next day in are you going to do with all that time are basically getting three hotel rooms travel light) and settled in for what an Chicago, where I’d board the vaunted cooped up on a train? Won’t you get (with room service if you want) going Amtrak ride has always been for me — California Zephyr for the West Coast. bored?” out and three coming back, plus meals, smooth, quiet, comfortable, and fast It seems to me that most Americans “Well, in our family we’ve never which go with your sleeper ticket and, (For now, the Acela runs only on the don’t have a clue what fine trains Amtrak known the meaning of ‘bored’ and never by the way, are quite good. About half East Coast, but 80 mph is nothing runs or even a clue that there are any even used the word,” was my standard the time I went to the dining cars, which unusual for regular long-distance trains, passenger trains at all. “I didn’t know reply. And there are these things called tend to be heavy, older cars beautifully “books” and “magazines,” and the coun- restored and furnished in Retro fashion. tryside rolling by your picture window, But if I was lounging around in my and plenty of space to stretch out and sweats, comfortable there in my lounge around in your sleeping com- Roomette compartment, sitting in the partment, and a glass-topped observa- easy chair or stretched out on my bed, tion car with below-deck snack bar and reading or taking pictures through the Thoughts on passenger rail hy do people with plenty of No other nation on earth can or does time to travel, as opposed to run railroads without subsidies. Wpeople who are in a hurry Why do so many people seem to and must fly, tend to roll their eyes at know so little about the status of U.S. the mention of passenger rail and utter, passenger rail? That long-distance in astonishment, “You took a what?” trains are often full and potential pas- Why do politicians, bureaucrats and sengers need to book weeks or months some people in the media rail so against in advance? That Amtrak’s high-speed subsidies for Amtrak? Every other Acela trains on the Eastern Corridor mode of transportation in this country are so clean, quiet, comfortable, fast is subsidized — bus stations, harbors, and cost-competitive that they have airline terminals, and most spectacular- captured more than half the New York- ly, interstates and major state highways. Washington commuter market? ▲

Page A22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Plenty of room. There’s plenty of window-space and room in a roomette, where the seats are comfortable and you can stretch out your legs or flop down for a nap. Veteran travelers, ready to board the Zephyr somewhere west of Denver. (John Harrigan Photo) (John Harrigan Photo) big window, I’d ask for a tray, state a pre- rice, and steamed vegetables. Supper newer, larger, double-decker Superliner not to make a mad dash to one of the ferred time, and in it would come. No was flank steak, mashed potatoes, veg- cars. I sought out my new slightly nearby casino lobbies in hopes of mak- problem. etables, a salad and a roll. This kind of roomier roomette, and soon, after a slow ing a quick fortune, noting that the train Okay, the cost for all this (and fare, combined with the locomotives’ trip through Chicago’s extensive west- would roll on time, and many a passen- remember, taking into account not just warning horn and the gentle rocking ern rail yards, we were streaking off for ger has been left behind. In the Sierra the travel but also the hotel rooms and and slight click of the wheels on the the Rockies, much of our route the same Nevada, the track plows had been busy meals and total lack of traffic anxieties, quarter-mile-section tracks, is what or close to the route of the nation’s first and the way was clear, but incredibly parking fees and airport hassles): Give or makes it so easy to fall asleep on a train, transcontinental railroad, finished in deep snow and high banks blocked take a few bucks for snacks and tips and which I soon did. 1869 with the famous gold-spike meet- much of the view. In Sacramento, the the like, about $1,200 total for the round The approach to Chicago in the ing at Promontory, Utah. Our route train sliced through a huge traffic jam on trip. morning was one long stretch after would take us to Omaha, Denver, the freeway, leaving thousands of I kept a journal for this trip, as I often another of factories and other big build- through the Rockies to Salt Lake City trapped cars and trucks in its wake. do, and noted two things about the ings evidently still very much in busi- and Reno, then on over the Sierra At that point we were projected to be Lakeshore Limited segment. One is that ness, though hardly ever with any signs Nevada to San Francisco. 13 minutes late to my stop in the early part of the run features views of informing rail travelers just what they West of Denver, the tracks are Emeryville, my destination just south of vast hardwood forests, skidder trails and make or do — another indicator, like the entwined with Interstate 70 and the San Francisco. To nobody’s surprise, the beaver dams, empty brick factories, and never-picked-up trash, of a nation turn- Colorado River, through spectacular train crew found a way to make it up little dots of people out there fishing ing its back on its railroads. mountains and deep canyons. My notes (“Put the hammer down” comes to through the ice. The jarring end to this Dozens of Union Pacific locomotives mention the deep snow tracked up like a mind), and we rolled in right on time. bucolic scene comes whenever the train were parked in the Chicago yards, most stock yard (mule deer, elk, coyotes), And the trip back? Same thing — a approaches a major city, where trash, with huge American flags painted onto wondering how utility crews ever man- seamless, totally relaxing journey abandoned vehicles and endless graffiti their sides. They are a sight to see. aged to set poles in loose rock along through some of the most beautiful dominate the scene. Unhindered by the smaller tunnels of roadless steep ridges (I asked scenery on earth. And when we pulled Lunch was chicken Marcella, wild the East, the California Zephyr can haul Colebrook’s lineman Woody Crawford into South Station, I really didn’t want about this when I got back, and he said to get off. ▲ “I’ve seen ’em and I wondered too”), and a well-lubricated group in the observa- This column runs in a dozen weekly papers Thoughts on rail in general tion car singing “Home on the Range” covering the northern two-thirds of New and doing a chicken dance. Hampshire and parts of Maine and rade magazines report that the is a bargain in comparison to a city In Reno, a five-minute cigarette stop Vermont. John Harrigan’s address: Box nation’s freight railroads are hotel room, especially considering that where the train platform is 30 feet below 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, or hooli- Thandling more freight than ever meals are included, but coach-seat trav- sea level, the conductor came on over [email protected] before in the nation’s history, and traf- el is comfortable and cheap. A woman the PA system and warned passengers fic on some major lines is now so heavy writing for the Maine Sunday Telegram that companies are double-tracking as said she bought a USA Rail Pass (8 fast as they can. stops, 15 days for $389), and road coach When trains hit cars or trucks, it’s comfortably the entire way. almost because the road-travelers tried One train can carry as much freight to beat the train to the crossing. On as 250 trucks, Discover Magazine some occasions, people leave their reports, and can move a ton 457 miles vehicles abandoned on the tracks so on a gallon of fuel as opposed to 130 they can collect insurance. One woman miles via 18-wheeler. whose train struck such a vehicle said it High-speed rail uses 1,200 to 1,800 took more than an hour for the train to BTUs in energy per passenger per get moving again. mile, versus 3,300 by air and 3,500 by The price of a sleeper compartment car. ▲

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Gaudreau named Union Leader’s Player of the Year, for starters Honors keep rolling in for KHS hockey’s Gaudreau By Joshua Spaulding However, Gaudreau’s career numbers The players faced off a week Sports Editor make it obvious that he is one of the best to after the title tilts and each of the NORTH CONWAY — More than two ever put on the pads in the state. He fin- six goalies took a turn in the net weeks after the high school hockey season ished with a 50-7 record, a 93.4 save per- for a period. Gaudreau allowed came to a thrilling end with the Kennett centage, a 1.8 goals against average and 19 two goals, but still impressed Ricky Gaudreau was named as the Union Leader’s Eagles capturing their second-straight shutouts. His stats this season were actual- everyone in attendance enough Player of the Year for New Hampshire high school Division III title, the honors keep rolling in ly a bit off of his incredible junior season, that he was named to the Make A hockey. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) for senior goaltender Ricky Gaudreau. but Lane points to the fact that he saw 50 Wish Game, one of only two This past weekend he was named the more shots and had a much younger team goalies from the entire state. Lane said he and the coaching staff have Union Leader’s Player of the Year, the lone skating in front of him. The Make A Wish Game is much like watched Gaudreau grow up right before Division III player on the statewide news- The Eagle keeper saw 359 shots as a the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl, as New their eyes. paper’s All-State team. This comes on the sophomore and saw more than 430 shots Hampshire’s best will take on the best from “As he’s matured, especially over the last heels of his solid performance in the Senior this season as a senior, though Lane says Vermont at a date to be determined, two years, he’s really come into his own as Game the previous weekend, a perform- that having Gaudreau in the net makes it though Lane believed it would be in June. an adult,” Lane said. “He’s grown up ance that earned him a spot in the Make A easier for him to craft out a game plan. Gaudreau is the second Eagle honored, as before our eyes. Wish Game later this spring/summer. “It allows us to play a different style Mike Skelton was named an alternate a few “It’s been a pleasure,” Lane continued. “I’m just really happy for Ricky,” said game,” he said. “We can play a more open years ago and got to play for New “I feel blessed and lucky to have watched coach Mike Lane. “He had the opportuni- and more aggressive style with him back Hampshire. him play. We’ve had a lot of great kids play ty to play juniors and he chose to finish out there.” Over the course of the last three years, here, but he’s one of the best.” ▲ with his friends and his home school.” His performance during the season Lane notes that this is the first time that opened some eyes and he became the he can recall any Division III player being fourth Kennett player to be selected for the named the Union Leader’s Player of the New Hampshire Senior Game, basically KHS spring sports schedule Year. an All-Star game for the 40 best players in his schedule includes games for Tuesday, April 20 “It’s really quite an honor,” the Eagle the state. Gaudreau was the lone Division all varsity teams at Kennett. All Track at Kingswood; 4 coach said, pointing out that the remainder III player named to the team, though two Tgames and times are subject to Wednesday, April 21 of the paper’s team was all Division I and Bedford players were named as alternates change due to weather and other cir- Baseball vs. Bishop Brady; 4:15 Division II players. and one got to play in the game. cumstances. Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Hopkinton; 4 Tuesday, April 6 Softball vs. Bishop Brady; 4:15 Track at Newfound; 4 Friday, April 23 Thursday, April 8 Baseball vs. Portsmouth; 4:15 Girls’ Tennis vs. Bishop Brady; 4:15 Boys’ Lacrosse at Monadnock; 4 Monday, April 12 Boys’ Tennis at St. Thomas; 4:15 Baseball vs. Laconia; 4:15 Girls’ Tennis vs. St. Thomas; 4:15 Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Derryfield; 4 Softball vs. Portsmouth; 4:15 Boys’ Tennis vs. Plymouth; 4:30 Saturday, April 24 Girls’ Tennis at Plymouth; 4:15 Track Home Meet; 10 Softball vs. Laconia; 4:15 Monday, April 26 Tuesday, April 13 Boys’ Lacrosse at Kingswood; 4 Track Home Meet; 4 Boys’ Tennis vs. Oyster River; 4:15 Wednesday, April 14 Girls’ Tennis at Oyster River; 4:15 Baseball at Plymouth; 4:15 Friday, April 30 Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Kingswood; 4 Baseball at St. Thomas; 4:15 Boys’ Tennis at Oyster River; 4:15 Boys’ Lacrosse at Hollis-Brookline; Girls’ Tennis vs. Oyster River; 4:15 4:30 Fryeburg Bowlers roll to State Titles. The over-60 crowd at Saco Valley Sports Softball at Plymouth; 4:15 Softball at St. Thomas; 4:15 Center has been racking up the State Titles in the last couple of months. Last month, Friday, April 16 Saturday, May 1 Lucy Marrow and Bernadine Dubois (center right and left in photo) won the Senior Baseball at Kingswood; 4:15 Track at Coe-Brown; 1:30 Ladies Mixed Doubles Championship, held at the Newport Bowling Center in Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Lebanon; 4 Monday, May 3 Newport, Maine. One month later they teamed up with Jim Layne and Tom Turner Boys’ Tennis vs. Laconia; 4:15 Baseball vs. Plymouth; 4:30 (right and left in photo) to win the Mixed Team Championships in Lisbon Falls, Girls’ Tennis at Laconia; 4:15 Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Laconia; 4 Maine. This was a five-string event with handicaps added. Tom Turner was high Softball at Kingswood; 4:15 Boys’ Tennis at Kingswood; 4:15 bowler with a score of 772, followed by Bernadine Dubois, 738, Lucy Merrow, 678 Saturday, April 17 Girls’ Tennis vs. Kingswood; 4:15 and Jim Layne, 671, for a combined team score of 2,859, edging out the second place Track at Newfound; 10 Softball vs. Plymouth; 4:30 team by only three pins. All four bowlers also made the top 12 in the All Events and Monday, April 19 Tuesday, May 4 will be traveling to Augusta, Maine, on April 7 to compete. (Courtesy Photo) Boys’ Tennis vs. Kingswood; 4:15 Track at Gilford; 4 Girls’ Tennis at Kingswood; 4:15 Wednesday, May 5 Baseball vs. Berlin; 4 Boys’ Lacrosse at Kearsarge; 4:15 Come see our beautiful Back Bay or Boys’ Tennis at Coe-Brown; 4:15 Girls’ Tennis vs. Coe-Brown; 4:15 Softball vs. Berlin; 4 Spokesfield Common communities! Friday, May 7 Retirement living at its best! Baseball vs. Oyster River; 4:15 Softball vs. Oyster River; 4:15 Looking for a great maintenance-free community in which to enjoy your retirement years? Come Saturday, May 8 take a look at Taylor Community’s Back Bay at Wolfeboro or our Spokesfield Common at Center Track at Laconia; 10 Monday, May 10 Sandwich neighborhoods! Baseball at Laconia; 4:15 Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Plymouth; 4:30 Boys’ Tennis vs. Windham; 4:15 Four Open Houses Softball at Laconia; 4:15 Tuesday, May 11 during April! Girls’ Tennis at Bishop Brady; 4:15 Track at Berlin; 4 Back Bay Open Houses Wednesday, May 12 Baseball vs. Kingswood; 4:15 Taylor Drive off Bay Street in Wolfeboro Boys’ Lacrosse at Pembroke; 4 Fridays, April 9th & 16th, 9:00 am - Noon Boys’ Tennis at Bow; 4:15 Softball vs. Kingswood; 4:15 –––––––– Friday, May 14 Spokesfield Common Open Houses Boys’ Tennis vs. Portsmouth; 4:15 Heard Road in Center Sandwich Girls’ Tennis at Portsmouth; 4:15 Fridays, April 23rd & 30th, 9:00 am - Noon Saturday, May 15 Boys’ Lacrosse at Pelham; 6:30 Track at Prospect Mt.; 10 Come take a look around, have a cup of coffee and get a good feel Monday, May 17 for what living in these great communities is like! Baseball at Oyster River; 4:15 Boys’ Tennis at Plymouth; 4:15 www.taylorcommunity.org 603-524-5600 KENNETT SPORTS continues Page A28

Page A24 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Boys’ alpine skiing, ski jumping, hockey & girls’ basketball win state titles Kennett celebrates a banner winter sports season By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor NORTH CONWAY — There was plenty to celebrate at the annual Kennett High School winter sports awards on Wednesday, March 24. The Eagles brought home four team state championships (boys’ alpine skiing, ski jumping, hockey and girls’ basketball) and a runner-up trophy (girls’ alpine skiing) and a pair of Eagles picked up individual state championships (Sean Doherty and Hannah Benson) in cross- country skiing. “We had a pretty memorable season,” athletic director Kerry Brady noted. “We have a lot to celebrate this evening.” Brady opened the evening by thanking all of the coaches for their hard work over the course of the season, including the JV, freshmen, assistant and volunteer coaches. The first award on the docket was the Jim Terry Hockey Award, which last year was named in honor of Terry, who was the longtime coach of the Eagle hockey team in its early years. Terry was on hand The major award winners at the annual Kennett High School winter sports awards pose with their awards. Front row (l to r), Ricky to present the award with coach Mike Gaudreau (hockey), Taylor Cyr (hockey), Bryan Lamontagne (hockey), Griffin Meador (hockey) and Nik Gagnon (boys’ basketball). Lane. Back row (l to r), Caitlyn Mulligan (spirit), Liza Townsend (indoor track), Taylor Gardella (alpine skiing), Riley Lambert (alpine ski- “It was a difficult decision this year,” ing), Kasey Cavanaugh (girls’ basketball), Moriah Heath (girls’ basketball), Michael Larson (Nordic skiing) and Zach Switaj (indoor Lane stated. “The seniors all brought track). (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) something so special to our program. They all contributed to our team and Award, named in honor of longtime coach earned a standing ovation from the crowd you for the last six years,” Brady said. made the last four years very successful.” (and current Valley Vision commentator) of athletes, parents and fans in Loynd She also thanked all of the community Lane pointed out that over the last Bob Russell. He noted that it is given for Auditorium. members, parents and fans who made the four years, the team compiled a record of pride, dedication, leadership, enthusiasm The final major award on the docket treks to follow the Eagles, be it on the 68-12-1. They also won back-to-back and behavior and presented the award to was the Karl Seidenstuecker Boys’ road or at home, throughout the season. Division III titles. He and Terry then pre- seniors Moriah Heath and Kasey Basketball Award, which coach Steve “It was really nice going to other ven- sented the Jim Terry Hockey Award to Cavanaugh. Coté noted was given for coachability, ues and seeing all of our fans,” she point- Taylor Cyr, Bryan Lamontagne, Ricky Ames also made a presentation of a competitiveness, leadership and excellent ed out. Gaudreau and Griffin Meador. special ball to junior Allie Wagner, who sportsmanship. Coté presented the award Before the individual team awards Next up was the Indoor Track Award, netted her 1,000th-career point in the to senior Nik Gagnon. were presented, a slide show featuring which was presented by coach Bernie Eagles’ semifinal win over Portsmouth, With the awards finished, Brady noted photos and video from the winter sports Livingston. The veteran Eagle coach becoming the fifth Kennett girl to reach that it was Broomhall’s final season as season was shown on the big screen. ▲ noted that the award is given to students the milestone. head of the ski program and the crowd who on the field and in the classroom, Ames also presented Brady with the offered a standing ovation to the fixture of More photos can be found at our website show qualities of loyalty to Kennett, citi- Class I championship plaque, the school’s the Kennett ski team for the past 30 years. (www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com) zenship and sportsmanship as both a fol- first girls’ hoop title since 1989, and “It has been a pleasure working with by clicking on the photo link on the right side. lower and a leader. Livingston presented the awards to Zach Switaj and Liza Townsend. Chuck Broomhall took the podium next for the Charles Broomhall Nordic Award. Broomhall, who is retiring after 30 years at the helm of the Kennett ski program, noted that the award is given to someone who demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship and loyalty and works for the advancement of Nordic skiing at Kennett High School. The longtime coach presented the award, named for his father, to senior Michael Larson, who won the state ski jumping championship and had showed “all of those traits through four years of skiing at Kennett.” Broomhall also noted that the Damon O’Neal Award, traditionally given to a member or members of the alpine ski team, would not be handed out anymore, but instead would be given as a scholarship at graduation time in June. In its place, he said that the Schneider Alpine Award would be handed out. Alpine coach Laurel Zengilowski noted that of her three years at the helm of the Eagle alpine team, she thought this year’s group was the most dedicated, competitive and loyal group of Kennett skiers. She said that the awards were given to two skiers who showed the most dedication to Kennett alpine racing, con- sistency and who could be counted on throughout the season. She then presented the awards to Taylor Gardella and Riley Lambert. Spirit coach Monica Belkin took the podium and noted that she was proud of the hard work and dedication her team put in throughout the season during practices and during their performances at games. She then presented the Spirit Award to Caitlyn Mulligan, noting her enthusiasm and her willingness to step up and teach other members of the team. Girls’ basketball mentor Peter Ames took the podium next to present the Russ

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or other programs, call 356-7297. more information or to signup, call 383-9403. What to Do Easter Egg Hunt. The Ossipee Old Home Week Monday 5 Friday 2 Committee will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. at the Ossipee Central School located on Main Street in Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held Center Ossipee. The event is free and open to chil- open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- dren through age 12. For more information, call 539- to 3 p.m., located at the Ossipee Valley Bible 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. 7389. Church on Route 16 (across from NAPA) in Adult Ballet for Advanced Beginners. Jeanne Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday from West Ossipee. Limmer Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian Church in Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking in Reporter Court will hold adult ballet for the Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church advanced beginner every Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Freedom Village. For more information call 539- 2637. walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Cost is $10 per class. For more information or to reg- Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, we cancel. ister, call 356-3422. Gary the Silent Clown. The Ossipee Recreation Department will present Gary the Silent Clown at All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, 10:30 a.m. at Ossipee Central School located on Main warm clothes. For more information call Bebe corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Street in Center Ossipee. The event is free. For more Toor at 207-935-2068. Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go to information, call 539-1307. Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Keyboard Kids. Mountain Top Music Center locat- at the Congregational Church (brown church) Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in ed on Main Street in Conway Village will hold on Main Street in Conway Village serves a free Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Bird Keyboard Kids for children ages five to seven from community dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at 10:15 to 11 a.m. through June 5. Students will learn welcome. For information call 447-3851. 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at 207- music notation, use their right and left hands to play Fryeburg Fish and Game Association 935-7807 or 207-890-9222. familiar songs. Tuition is $180 for the session and Supper Meeting. The Fryeburg Fish and Book Discussion Group. This month The North includes materials. For more information or to sign Game Association will hold the supper meet- Conway Library’s TGIF Book Group will read up for the class, call 447-4737. ing at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of the New “Mudbound,” by Hillary Jordan and discuss it at Kids’ Drums and Songs. Mountain Top Music Jerusalem on Oxford Street in Fryeburg, 10:30 a.m. at the library. The public is invited to Center located on Main Street in Conway Village will Maine. Supper meeting will be followed by attend. Copies of the book are currently available and hold Kids Drums and Songs for children ages five to speaker Reverend Ken Turley. For more Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop. Fiber artist may be reserved by calling 356-2961. eight from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. through June 5. Learn information, call 207-935-2625. about music by playing together. Tuition is $136 for Michelle Delucia will offer a “Nuno Felted Scarf Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tam- the session. For more information or to sign up for Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Workshop” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, worth Community Food Center based at St. Andrew’s the class, call 447-4737. Center for Senior Services in North Conway April 3, at the MWV Visual Arts Center located at in the Valley Episcopal Church on Whittier Road is Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop. Fiber artist Michelle offers a number of activities and informational open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. programs for seniors, including yoga and 16 Norcross Circle in North Conway. Learn this Delucia will offer a “Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop” ancient technique of felting and go home with a Anyone needing assistance at other times, call 284- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts mobility classes, a game day, computer labs, 7778. Center located at 16 Norcross Circle in North dances, support groups, movies, health related completed scarf. The one-day class costs $85 for Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount Conway. Learn this ancient technique of felting and service programs and trips. Call 356-3231 for members and $95 for non-members which Washington Valley Arts Association will hold Painters go home with a completed scarf. The one-day class details. includes $25 for materials. To register or for more Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the MWV Visual costs $85 for members and $95 for non-members Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. information, call 356-2787. (Courtesy Photo) Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway. which includes $25 for materials. To register or for Washington Valley Arts Association located at All mediums and abilities welcome. Work on your more information, call 356-2787. Norcross Circle in North Conway will hold own project or interpret the still life set up. Short cri- Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only located life drawing session on the second and fourth held at the Taoist Tai Chi Society’s Center in the tique at class end. Free and open to members and on White Mountain Highway next to D’Angelo’s Mondays of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is Eastern Slope Plaza in North Conway from 6 to 7:30 nonmembers. For more information, call 356-2787. Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. All $10 per session for members and $12 for non-mem- p.m. For more information on this and other classes ‘Into the Woodshed.’ The Believe in Books Literacy puppies must be on a leash and up to date on vaccines. bers. Artists should bring their own materials includ- being offered, call 356-5581. Foundation will host the theatrical production of No aggressive dogs please! For more information call ing the medium of choice and a drawing board. For 356-7297. more information or to register, call 356-2787. Total Body Fitness. Jeanne Limmer Dance Center “Into the Woodshed,” at the Theater in the Wood located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter Court will located at 41 Observatory Way in Intervale at 7:30 Wet Ditch Skim Contest. Wildcat Mountain locat- Move and Tone Class. Jeanne Limmer Dance ed in Pinkham Notch will hold the Wet Ditch Skim hold total body fitness class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A p.m. today and tomorrow. This not so Grimm fairy Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter blend of cardio, strength and stretch. Bring a mat and tale is written by a local author and performed by stu- Contest today. Skim or swim, shirt or skin, everyone’s Court will hold a move and tone class from 1:50 to getting wet. For more information, visit www.skiwild- indoor sneakers. Cost is $10 per class. For more dents from Jackson Grammar School and Josiah 2:35 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. A blend of information or to register, call 356-3422. Bartlett Elementary School Tickets are $5 per person. cat.com. movement and fitness to awaken your body and spir- Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased by calling Volunteer Orientation. The Animal Rescue it. Bring a mat and indoor sneakers. Cost is $48 for six U.S. Census Test Sites. The U.S. Census Bureau 356-9980. League-North will hold a volunteer orientation at the classes or $9 for drop-ins. For more information or to will hold testing sessions at the Technology Village in shelter located at 223 East Main Street in Conway register, call 356-3422. Conway at 5:30 p.m, Gibson Center in North Junior Rifle Team Meeting. The Fryeburg Fish and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. New volunteers are encour- Conway at 2 p.m. and in the Center Ossipee Town Game Association Junior Rifle Team will meet at 7 aged to attend. Learn how you can make a difference. Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church Hall at 9 a.m each Monday. Be part of the 2010 p.m. in the Harold N. Sanborn room at the Help the animals and have fun at the same time. For Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather per- Census taking. For more information, call 866-861- Brownfield Recreation Building in Brownfield, more information, call 447-1830. mitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for char- 2010 or 603-570-5100. Maine. New members welcome. For more informa- Sunday 4 ity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no matter age or tion, contact Jim at 207-935-2625. ability. For more information, call Myrtle at 539- Zumba Dance Classes. Dotti Aiello will present Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the 5831. Zumba Dance Class lessons every Monday, Tuesday, ‘Through the Lens’ Exhibit. The Mountain North Conway Community Center for tango lessons. Thursday and Friday at various locations throughout Washington Valley Arts Association will present Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Classes are $10 per person. Square Dance Workshop. The Mount Washington the Valley. Class is $5 per person with multi-class dis- “Through the Lens,” an exhibit of photographic arts No partner necessary. New students welcome. For Valley Stompers Square Dance Club will hold a work- count cards available. For class locations and more by six juried artist photographers. The exhibit will more information, call 383-9403. shop every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway information, call 978-790-3375 or 383-8264. open with a reception this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 Elementary School in Conway. The caller will be p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts Center located at 16 Easter Egg Hunt. The AMC’s Highland Center in Darrell Sprague. For more information, call 447- Tuesday 6 Bretton Woods will host the Biggest Easter Egg Hunt 5527. Norcross Place in North Conway. The exhibit will Adult Singers Class. Mountain Top Music Center run through April 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday Ever at 10 a.m. Over 1,000 eggs hidden. Also featured will be Easter Egg decorating, crafts, a raffle drawing, Stories of Knitting. The Mountain View Knitters located on Main Street in Conway will hold adult through Thursday. For more information on the will present “Stories of Knitting,” by storyteller Kathy singers class with Lillian Lee-Morse from 6:30 to 8 exhibit or programs offered, call 356-2787. nature walks and interactive wildlife and skills programs. An Easter Buffet Brunch will be held from 11 Goldner at 10 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 447- a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For Church in Fryeburg, Maine. The presentation will be 4737. Saturday 3 illustrated with photographs, knitted items and more information, call 278-4453. Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread Basket Food Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Four Your Paws Only antiques from Kathy’s collection, as she explores the Pantry at the River Church across from McSherry’s located on White Mountain Highway in North Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational Spanish with world of knitting past and present. Admission is $2 Nursery in Center Conway will be open the second Conway will hold a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt all day. Isabel Costa every Sunday at the Met in North per person. For more information, call Linda at 447- and third Tuesdays of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. For Bring your pooch in to find eggs filled with treats, dis- Conway. Beginners will meet at 10:40 a.m. and inter- 3994. mediates will meet at 11:40 a.m. New student wel- more information, call 447-6633. counts and prizes. For more information on this event Tai Chi Classes. Beginning Tai Chi classes will be come. The cost is $10 per person/per lesson. For Business Boot Camp. The Mountain Washington Valley Economic Council located at the Tech Village in Conway will present “How to Implement a At the 100-Acre Wood in Intervale Volunteer Program,” from 9 a.m. to noon. Deborah Cheever of the U.N.H. Cooperative Extension Service will discuss recruitment, retention and recog- Kids can celebrate Earth Day with ‘The Lorax’ on April 10 nition of volunteers. The cost of the workshop is $35 per person. To register or for more information, call pring is here and the Believe in fresh air. Grow a forest. Protect it from 447-6622. Books Literacy Foundation is cele- axes that hack. Then the Lorax and all of Crohn’s, Colitis, I.B. Support Group. The Crohn’s Sbrating the 40th Anniversary of his friends may come back.” These are a colitis and I.B. support group will meet on the second Earth Day. Believe in Books Literacy few lines from Dr. Seuss’s beloved tale, Tuesday of each month at the Met Coffeehouse in Foundation has a mission to enhance the “The Lorax.” First published in 1971, North Conway at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information, email [email protected]. quality of life by education, promotion, the story chronicles the plight of the environment and of the Lorax, an advo- Music Exploration. Mountain Top Music Center in encouragement and aide to those of all Conway presents music exploration for 4 to 6 year ages in the joy of reading and apprecia- cate who “speaks for the trees” against olds from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. The class is designed to tion of literature, making a positive the greedy Once-ler. As whimsical as all give students some experience with an instrument impact on literacy. Dr. Seuss tales, “The Lorax” contains before choosing to study it intensively. The class runs The Earth Day Celebration will be key messages regarding the destructive through May 18. The cost is the session is $180. Fore more information or to register for the class, call held throughout the week of April 10 nature of deforestation yet highlights Mountain Top MusicCenter at 447-4737. through 16 in the 100-Acre Wood in the positive roles that every individual Pilates Mat Class at the Branch. Jeanne Limmer Intervale. The one-and-a-half-hour can play in the fight against destructive Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza in field trip will include a storywalk forces. Reporter Court will offer pilates mat class on The Earth Day event will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays with Bobbi Broemme from through the Wood, the reading of Dr. 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $40 for four classes or $12 Seuss’s “The Lorax,” inside the on Saturday, April 10, at 10 a.m., at the for drop-ins. Bring a mat, any fitness level welcome. “Theater in the Wood” — with a visit 100-Acre Wood, located at 41 For more information or to register, call 387-7119. from the Lorax himself — followed by a Observatory Way in Intervale. Cost of Teen Hip-Hop at the Branch. Jeanne Limmer brief discussion with an environmental the event is $5 per child. Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter Court will offer hip-hop classes with specialist on what each child can do to Local school groups may be sched- Andrea Dunleavy from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get your help conserve and protect the environ- Cover of Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” uled for Tuesday, April 13, and friends together and join a high energy dance class. ment they live in. Each child will also go (Courtesy Photo) Thursday, April 15, at 10 a.m. each day. Cost is $9 per class or $64 for eight-week session. For home with a reusable gift bag filled with Contact Aimee at 356-9980 or more information or to register, call 356-3422. educational information and fun stuff to “Plant a new Truffula. Treat it with [email protected] if you are Yoga Classes. The early spring session of the ▲ Tamworth Rec. Department yoga classes will be held help them start “going green.” care. Give it clean water. And give it interested in scheduling a class visit. Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the

Page A26 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 1, 2010 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 12:00p Conway Selectmen (3/30) 4:00p The Clean Plate 3:00p North Conway Water Precinct Annual 4:30p Keys to Parenting APRIL 2 TO APRIL 8, 2010 Meeting 5:00p Conway Selectmen (3/30) (Schedule Subject to Change) 7:00p Conway Selectmen (3/30) 7:00p Harvest Hills website: www.vv3tv.org 9:00p Eggs & Issues 7:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour phone: 603-356-8941 8:00p The Clean Plate 4 Sunday subject to change 8:30p Keys to Parenting 2 Friday subject to change 6:00a Valley Christian Church 9:00p Conway School Board (4/5) 6:00a Eggs & Issues 7:30p Honor of Our People 8:00a NH State House 8:30a Your Workout 8 Thursday subject to change 3:00p Eggs & Issues 9:00a Valley Christian Church 7 Wednesday subject to change 6:00a Conway Selectmen (4/6) 5:00p Rec Weekly 10:30a The Honor of Our People 6:00a Conway School Board (4/5) 8:30a Your Workout 5:30p Breakfast with Phil 12:00p Fryeburg Programming 8:30a Your Workout 9:00a Recreation Weekly 6:00p Scholar Bowl 9:00a Harvest Hills 9:30a Breakfast with Phil 7:00p Scholar Bowl 9:30a Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 10:00a Scholar Bowl 7:00p Around the State House 5 Monday subject to change 10:00a The Clean Plate 10:30a Scholar Bowl 8:00p North Conway Water Precinct Annual 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct Annual 10:30a Keys to Parenting 12:00p Harvest Hills Meeting Meeting 12:00p Conway Selectmen (4/6) 12:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 3:00p Conway School Board (4/5) 1:00p The Clean Plate 3 Saturday subject to change 5:00p Harvest Hills 1:30p Keys to Parenting 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct Annual 6 Tuesday subject to change 5:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 3:00p Conway Selectmen (4/6) Meeting 9:00a Conway Selectmen (3/30) 6:00p The Clean Plate 5:00p Recreation Weekly 8:30a Your Workout 12:00p Pawprints 6:30p Keys to Parenting 5:30p Breakfast with Phil 9:00a Around the State House 12:30p Flavor of the Valley 7:00p Recreation Weekly 6:00p Scholar Bowl 10:00a Rec Weekly 1:00p Artist of the Month 7:30p Breakfast with Phil 6:30p Scholar Bowl 10:30a Breakfast with Phil 1:30p Conway Update 8:00p Scholar Bowl 7:00p An Interview with Gubernatorial 11:00a Scholar Bowl 3:00p Harvest Hills 8:30p Scholar Bowl Candidate John Stephen 12:00 Scholar Bowl 3:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 9:00p Conway Selectmen (4/6) 8:00p Lighting Review Committee (4/5)

Tamworth Town House in Tamworth Village. Classes Center located on Main Street in Conway will offer Conway will present music for toddlers from 10:15 to Saturday 10 are multilevel. Bring a thick blanket and yoga mat. Old Time String Band with Seth Austen from 6:30 to 11 a.m. This program is for children 18 months to The cost for classes is $55 for the eight-week session 7:45 p.m. each Wednesday. Learn trees, jigs, horn- three years old. This class stimulates musical and cog- Bluegrass Country Boys and Company in or $10 per class for drop-ins. For more information pipes, waltzes and more. For more information or to nitive development. The session runs through Feb. Concert. A concert with the Bluegrass Country Boys or to register, call 323-2090 or email sign up, call 447-4737. 11 and costs $48. For more information call and Company will be held at the Center Ossipee [email protected]. Mountain Top Music Center at 447-4737. Town Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per per- Self-Help Meeting. Every Wednesday evening at son and children under 12 are free. Refreshments will Wednesday 7 7:30 p.m. adult children of alcoholics and other dys- Rock and Roll Jam Band. Mountain Top Music be available for sale. Proceeds benefit the Ossipee functions meet in Suite B of the Eastern Slope Inn in Center located on Main Street in Conway will offer Concerned Citizens Childcare Center. Adult Jazz Dance. Jeanne Limmer Dance Center North Conway. The meeting is free and open to all Rock and Roll Jam Band with Chad Cummings every located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter Court will who wish to recover from the affects of growing up in Thursday. Youths ages eight to 14 meet from 4 to Benefit Caberet. The Arts Council of Tamworth hold adult jazz dance classes every Wednesday from a dysfunctional home. 4:45 p.m. and adults meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each will hold the first-ever Benefit Caberet at 7:30 p.m. at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Cost is $9 per class. For more infor- T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet Thursday. Players of any instrument and singers are the Brass Heart In in Chocorua. Enjoy music, come- mation or to register, call 356-3422. Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) at welcome. For more information or to sign up, call dy, silent auction and much more with emcee George Cleveland. All tickets are $25 with proceeds benefit- Bridgton Mom's Group. Come meet with other the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Street and 447-4737. Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. For informa- ing ACT’s work in the community. For more infor- moms and babies to share your joys and frustra- Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in mation or to purchase tickets, call 323-8104. tions,and just get some good adult company! The tion contact Linda Littlefield at 539-8090. Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners every group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of U.S. Census Test Sites. The U.S. Census Bureau Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This evening Andy Davis and Cash for Gold Days. The Animal Rescue League of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Birth will hold testing sessions at the Conway Public Rona Leventhal will perform. Cost for dinner and NH-North will hold Hearts of Gold from 1 to 5 p.m. House in Bridgton, Maine and is open to women with Library at 1 p.m. Be part of the 2010 Census taking. entertainment is $19.95 plus tax and gratuity. For at the shelter located on East Main Street in Conway. pre-mobile babies. Older children are welcome at For more information, call 866-861-2010 or 603- reservations or more information call 284-6219. This is an opportunity to exchange your unwanted mother's discretion. For more information, contact gold jewelry for cash and help the animals at the shel- 570-5100. Student Exchange Program Meeting. The AnnMarie at 647-5919. ter. Appointments will be scheduled every fifteen White Mountain Stamp Club. The White Community School in South Tamworth will hold a minutes. The jeweler is donating her time and com- Cancer Support Group. Circle of Friends Cancer Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second Student Exchange Program information meeting at 7 mission to the animals. For more information or to Support Group meetings have been cancelled due to Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and again on p.m. The presenter is Liz Sura, Field Director of schedule an appointment, call the shelter at 447-5605. loss of meeting space. Due to changes in office hours the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Youth for Understanding. The meeting is free and at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, the group home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Route open to the public. For more information, call 323- Cooking with Children Program. The White does not have a meeting place at this time. For more 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald Hill Road 7000. Mountain Waldorf School located on Route 16 in information, call Donnarae at 356-3448. in Albany). Everyone interested in collecting stamps Albany will hold a cooking with children program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Groups will work together to Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the Chocorua is welcome to attend. For more information, call Friday 9 create a meal they will share. The program is free and Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, Barbara at 447-5461 or email at bmsavary@gmail. A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held open to the public. For more information or to make sweets and great conversation are all part of this com. daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- reservations, call 447-3168. morning. Bring a friend or come alone. All are wel- 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. come. Thursday 8 Ducks and Doughnuts. Tin Mountain Adult Ballet for Advanced Beginners. Jeanne Conservation Center will present Ducks and Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one to Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at Limmer Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza Doughnuts at 9 a.m. Meet at Sherman Farm parking one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Co- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile in Reporter Court will hold adult ballet for the lot in East Conway. Explore the Saco River and other sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, advanced beginner every Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. open water in search of wood ducks, hooded mer- Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up an we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and Cost is $10 per class. For more information or to reg- gansers and more. Donations of $3 per person or $5 appointment at 356-3231. warm clothes. For more information call Bebe Toor ister, call 356-3422. at 207-935-2068. per family are greatly appreciated. For more informa- Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, tion or to make a reservation, call 447-6991. Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell free din- Bob Marley Show. The Fryeburg Academy Class of corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Earth Day Event. The Believe in Books Literacy ner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. 2010 will present Bob Marley at the Leura Hill Street in North Conway. Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets Foundation will present the reading of Dr. Seuss’ Even Start Playgroup. The Even Start Playgroup for the show are $15 per person and may be pur- ‘Always...Patsy Cline.’ Tonight and tomorrow “The Lorax” at the Theater in the Wood located at will meet every Wednesday through May 26 from 1 chased by calling the Box Office at 207-935-9232. night, Arts in Motion presents “Always...Patsy Cline” 41 Observatory Way in Intervale at 10 a.m. The pro- to 3 p.m. at the Effingham Elementary School. The Proceeds will benefit the Project Graduation trip to at Kennett High School at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 gram is open to the public and cost is $5 per child. For playgroup is open to children, birth through five years New York City. per person and may be purchased online at artsinmo- more information or to make a reservation, call 356- old and their parents or caregivers. For more infor- tiontheater.com or at the door. This is the annual 9980. mation, call Even Start at 539-9126. Eco-Forum: Green Practices. Tin Mountain fundraiser for Arts in Motion. Conservation Center located on Bald Hill Road in Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday from Folk Band for Beginners. Mountain Top Music Albany will hold the lunchtime lecture series, “Eco- Annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction. The 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Effingham Center located on Main Street in Conway will offer Forum: Green Practices,” from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Conway Village Area Chamber of Commerce will and Ossipee at the First Christian Church in Folk Band for Beginners with Seth Austen from 5:30 Nature Learning Center. Carolyn Beem of L.L. Bean hold the Annual Celebrity Dinner and Auction at the Freedom Village. For more information call 539- to 6:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Learn traditional will discuss the company’s continuing efforts to green Salyard’s Center for the Arts located on Main Street 2637. American folk songs and fiddle tunes. Taught by ear. their products and practices. Bring a lunch or enjoy in Conway. Cocktails will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 Mosaic Hot Plate Workshop. Mosaic artist, Lori For more information or to sign up, call 447-4737. Flatbread Pizza. For more information or to register p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The auction begins at Badger will present a Mosaic Hot Plate workshop at Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to for the program, call 447-6991. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 per person. For more infor- the MWV Visual Arts Center located at 16 Norcorss mation or tickets, call 447-5932 or 822-1496. 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in North Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. Circle in North Conway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conway Village. The program is free and open to the The Mountain of Hope grief support program for Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in Learn the basics of mosaic design. The fee for the public to discuss feelings about the death of loved children and teens is held every Thursday at All Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early one-day class is $80 for members and $90 for non- ones. For more information call Jeff at 986-4977 or Saint’s Episcopal Church on South Main Street in Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games members which includes $20 material fee. For more Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Services of NCC at Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 p.m. The program is spon- start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at information or to register for the class, call 356-2787. 356-7006. sored by the VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll 207-935-7807 or 207-890-9222. Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only located Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit and Crochet County. Pre-registration is required. Contact Sheryl Black Bears of N.H. Tin Mountain Conservation on White Mountain Highway next to D’Angelo’s Group meets at the Effingham Library every Power at 569-2729 ext. 230 for more information or Center located on Bald Hill Road in Albany will host Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. All Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bring along your project to to register. acclaimed naturalist and author, Ben Kilham at 7 p.m. puppies must be on a leash and up to date on vaccines. work on. Everyone is welcome whether novice or Madison Library Preschool Storytime. The at the Nature Learning Center. Learn about the black No aggressive dogs please! For more information call expert. Call the library at 539-1537 for more infor- Madison Library will hold preschool story time at 10 bears of N.H. The program is great for all ages. The 356-7297. mation. a.m. This month’s theme is day and night. Stories, program is open to the public. Donations of $3 per Storytelling Series. The Mountain Top Music Money Management Series. The U.N.H. rhymes and an easy craft. For more information, call person or $5 per family are appreciated. Members are Center continues the Storytelling Series at the Toy Cooperative Extension Service in Conway will offer a 367-8545. free. The program fills up fast, so call 447-6991 to Chest in North Conway at 10 a.m. The featured sto- four-part Money Management Series from 6 to 8:30 make a reservation. ryteller this month is Ishi Hayes. for more informa- Moths of N.H. Tin Mountain Conservation Center tion, call 447-4737. p.m. The three remaining classes will be held April located on Bald Hill Road in Albany will present Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tam- 14, 21 and 28. The program is open to the public. Moths of N.H. at 6:30 p.m. at the Nature Learning worth Community Food Center based at St. Sunday 11 Learn how to gain control over spending while devel- Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church on Old Center. Presenter Rick van De Pol will explore the Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the oping a plan to achieve financial goals, stretch nocturnal world of moths and their role in pollina- Route 25 is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 resources, reduce expenses and reduce debt. There is a.m. to noon, except for holidays. North Conway Community Center for tango lessons. tion. Donations of $3 per person or $5 per family are Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Classes are $10 per person. a $12 material fee for the course. For more informa- greatly appreciated. Members are free. For more Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount tion or to register, call 447-3834. No partner necessary. New students welcome. For information, call 447-6991. Washington Valley Arts Association will hold more information, call 383-9403. Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Center Painters Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the Music for Babies. Mountain Top Music Center in MWV Stompers Square Dance. The Mount presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature program for chil- Conway will present music for babies from 9:30 to 10 MWV Visual Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in dren ages three through five and their caregivers from North Conway. All mediums and abilities welcome. WashingtonValley Stompers will hold a square dance a.m. Babies from birth to 18 months play interactive with mainstream and plus tips at the Conway 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Nature Learning games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythm. Work on your own project or interpret the still life set Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany. For more infor- up. Short critique at class end. Free and open to American Legion located on Tasker Hill road in Activities are designed to stimulate babies cognitive Conway from 2 to 4:30 p.m. with early rounds from mation call 447-6991 or on the web at www.tin- development. The class is free and taught by Sharon members and nonmembers. For more information, mtn.org. call 356-2787. 1:30 to 2 p.m. The caller will be Darryl Sprague and Novak. For more information, call 447-4737. cuer will be John Heign. For more information, call Old Time String Band. Mountain Top Music Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Center in 447-5527, 356-5546 or 207-776-9022.

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Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford Seabreeze Fri., & Sat., April 2 & 3 (N) Pop & Classic Rock Simon Crawford Fri., April 2 (A) Classic Pop Brian Kelly Sun., April 4 (B) Easter Brunch

Club 550 - North Conway Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Truffle Fri. & Sat., April 2 & 3 (N) Cajun Rock DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Open Mic Night Mon., March 29 (N) Host: Carl Iacozilli

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village River’s Edge Tavern - Indian Mound Golf Club - Center Ossipee Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Host: Ronzony Karaoke & DJ Saturdays Host: Bill Grover

The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village TBA Fri., April 2 (N) Rock & Roll Dennis & Jono Thursdays (N) Celtic/Folk Marty Quirk Fridays & Saturdays (Apres Ski) Celtic/Folk Delany’s - North Conway Kevin & Simon Sundays (N) Celtic/Folk Justin Jaymes Wed., April 7 (N) Rock Up Country Tavern - North Conway Homestead Restaurant - North Conway DJ Ryan Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing Duke Snyder & Chuck Beever Sun., April 3 (B) Jazz DJ Johnny “V” Fri. April 2 (N) DJ /Dancing DJ Brian Sparhawk Sat., April 3 (N) DJ/Dancing Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano The Wentworth - Jackson Village Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., April 2 & 3 (N) Piano May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Mike Jewell Sun., April 4 (B) Piano Brunch A not-so-Grimm fairy tale presented by The Picket Fence Theater Bears Continued from Page A21

Theater in the Wood hosts bear’s perspective, Ben has designed workshops that provide wildlife man- ‘Into the Woodshed,’April 2 & 3 agement with the tools to disarm threat- ening bear behavior without destroying he Believe in Books Literacy Tooth Fairy, William T. Gruff, Paul the bear. Foundation will host the the- Bunyan, Witches, and a wise Page. The Ben Kilham also discovered an organ Tatrical production “Into the production is very lively, with twists, on the roof of the black bears' mouth, Woodshed” at the Theater in the turns and problems of all sorts that will named the “Kilham organ.” The organ Wood, located at 41 Observatory Way entertain audiences of all ages. Word acts a receptor allowing female bears to in Intervale, on April 2 and 3. play drives the script; for instance, what teach their young which plants are edi- The Picket Fence Theater do the words Princes and Princess have ble. “The nose is the finder,” says announces the showing of “Into the as a unique connection? Kilham, “but the organ is the identifier.” Woodshed,” a not-so-Grimm fairy tale Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. and doors Kilham has been featured in National written by a local author and presented open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults Geographic television specials and arti- by 14 students from Jackson Grammar and $3 for juniors ages three through cles in The New York Times, People School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary 12). Seating is limited. Tickets can be Magazine, The Boston Globe, as well as School. The story revolves around two purchased through www.believein the “Today Show,” “Dateline NBC,” books.org/Theater.html or by calling rambunctious princes, their parents, “CBS Coast to Coast” and “The Late Acclaimed naturalist and author, Ben 356-9980. ▲ the King and Queen and a cast of char- Show with David Letterman” and many Kilham, will present ‘Black Bears of N.H.,’ acters that includes a Princess, the others. This is a great program for all at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center ages, so be sure to tell your “neigh- on April 9 at 7 p.m. (Courtesy Photo) bors.” This program fills up quickly, so to reserve your spot, call TMCC at 447- 6991. For more information on Tin TMCC Nature Programs are open to Mountain Conservation Center, log on the public and donations of $3 per per- to www.tinmountain.org. ▲ son and $5 per family are appreciated. Kennett Sports Continued from Page A24

Girls’ Tennis vs. Plymouth; 4:30 Softball at Oyster River; 4:15 Wednesday, May 19 Baseball at Berlin; 4 Boys’ Lacrosse at Plymouth; 4:15 Boys’ Tennis at Laconia; 4:15 Girls’ Tennis vs. Laconia; 4:15 Softball at Berlin; 4 Friday, May 21 Boys’ Lacrosse vs. Merrimack Don’t Forget Your Valley; 4 Boys’ Tennis vs. St. Thomas; 4:15 Pet This Easter! Girls’ Tennis at St. Thomas; 4:15 ~ Amazing Easter Treats Saturday, May 22 from our Doggie Bakery! Track Home Meet (Wilderness Championships); 9 ~ Adorable Plush Toys, Monday, May 24 Easter Baskets for Pets, & more! Baseball vs. St. Thomas; 4:15 Softball vs. St. Thomas; 4:15 ~ K9 Easter Egg hunt 4/4 All Day! Wednesday, May 26 Baseball at Portsmouth; 6:30 Softball at Portsmouth; 6:30 Friday, May 28 Baseball at Merrimack Valley; 4:15 Softball at Merrimack Valley; 4:15 Saturday, May 29 Rte. 16 N. Conway, NH Track at Coe-Brown (Class I 603-356-PAWS www.fouryourpawsonly.com Championships); TBA ▲

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