VOLUME 34, NUMBER 10 AUGUST 6, 2009 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

The Curse of Chocorua: Mount Chocorua is a popular destination for hikers, but how many of them know the story that unfolded on its rocky peak? … A5

Thoughts While Weeding: Yes, it is possible to grow great garlic in these parts! ...

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River Report : Bob Tagliaferri from Saco Bound keeps paddlers up-to-date on local river conditions and provides many hints for the most enjoyment of local rivers’ ...

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Franklin Pierce Homestead - An important piece of state history is just a short drive away By Eileen Alexander Coos County Democrat HILLSBORO — With all the rain we’ve had lately, I decided to plan a trip to the home where New Hampshire’s only U.S. President grew up, the Pierce Homestead in Hillsboro, thinking it would make a good destination on a soggy day. As luck would have it, the rain held off and the sun came out, making it a pleasant day for a drive south on I-93 and then west on I-89. My Google directions failed me at the end point, and I had to ask directions of three dif- ferent people in Hillsboro before receiv- ing the correct information to find the Homestead (thank you, Laconia Savings Bank teller!). Sara, the tour guide at the Homestead, told me that people with th GPS systems and those who have 4 in a Series Googled for directions are always end- ing up nearby but not at the Homestead, of Visits to probably because of the bypass built at Hillsboro in recent years. So taking a N.H. State Parks map along if you are making the trip is probably a good idea. The home is two houses down on Route 31 at the junction above: The Pierce Homestead in Hillsborough is a State Park site. It was built of Routes 9 and 31. in 1804 by Franklin Pierce’s father Benjamin, who served in the Revolutionary Franklin Pierce was the 14th War and was twice elected governor of New Hampshire. Franklin Pierce was President of the United States, elected born nearby on Nov. 23, 1804, and moved to the Homestead when he was a few in 1852 at the age of 48. At that time, he weeks old. He was one of nine children. was the youngest president to hold office. His term in office was not with- right:The artist submitting this small-scale model of President Franklin Pierce out controversy, and he is generally was unsuccessful in his bid to be chosen to create a statue of the former pres- regarded as an ineffective president. ident. The winning statue, dedicated in 1914, is situated on the edge of the Slavery was being debated during his State House lawn in Concord. (Photos by Eileen Alexander) tenure, and although he personally objected to keeping slaves, the law also active in town affairs, including kitchen for them. allowed them, and he supported the law. holding the position of town postmaster. The first floor of the But, prior to all that, young Franklin, The home was visited by many nota- Homestead includes a butter the seventh of nine children, grew up in bles of the time, including Daniel and cheese room, a formal Hillsboro, in the large house that his Webster and Nathaniel Hawthorne. dining room, a parlor that father Benjamin built in 1804. He con- Franklin and Nathaniel formed a friend- was sometimes used as a tav- tinued living there until he married Jane ship while at Bowdoin College that ern, a formal sitting room, Appleton of Amherst in 1834. would last a lifetime. Another frequent and the elder Pierce’s bed- The Pierce Homestead has been guest was Mary Baker Eddy’s brother, room. Many of the furnish- meticulously restored and provides us Albert. ings are original to the with a glimpse of what life was like in the It was a very democratic household, house, and are quite stylish. early 19th century for a prosperous man according to my tour guide, and the help The rooms are large, (Benjamin) with a large family. Benjamin and the family all ate together. The bright and light filled. served in the Revolutionary War, later young female help also slept for a time Wide pine plank floors and colorful wall ing outdoors. became a general in the N.H. Militia, in the same bedroom with Franklin’s sis- coverings add to its cheeriness. Some Two bedrooms, one for the girls and served two terms as governor and was ters, until a room was created over the rooms in the house are painted in a live- one for the boys, are also on the second ly shade of orange with stenciling floor. In the boys’ room, fireplace around ceilings, doors and windows. A andirons, one decorated with the letter dramatic mural of the Bay of Naples “F,” the other with the letter “P,’ More Franklin Pierce sites covers the formal parlor’s walls. The belonged to Franklin. The tour guide As long as I was on my search for Franklin Pierce last week, I decided to visit mural, which came from Paris, cost $50, said that kids often think the letters the Pierce Manse in Concord at 14 Horseshoe Pond Road (telephone 225-4555). and the price included the man who stand for “fireplace.” The Manse was home to Franklin and his wife and children from 1842-1847, installed it. The room was redecorated The Homestead was given to the when Franklin left New Hampshire to serve in the Mexican War. Much of the in 1824, during Benjamin’s run for gov- state in 1925. The original tour guides home has been restored by the Pierce Brigade. It also houses the N.H. Political ernor. He was an uneducated man, and were some of Franklin’s grandnieces. Library. It’s well worth a stop, and it was much easier to locate (just off North it is thought that he was trying to Many artifacts from the early 1800s State Street, where it turns into Penacook Street). impress people that he was worthy to be grace the large attached barn, which is It is open mid-June to Labor Day, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to governor. also the visitor center. The Homestead 3 p.m., and from September to mid-October on Fridays and Saturdays only, noon Upstairs, a ballroom runs the length is open daily during July and August to 3 p.m. Tickets cost $7 for adults; $6 for seniors; $3 for children and students; of the house. It was not only used for from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays and $15 for families. parties, but was also used by traveling from 1 to 4 p.m. In the fall, through Nearby is the Old North Cemetery on State Street, where President Franklin peddlers, as well as sleeping space for Columbus Day, it is open only on week- Pierce is buried, along with his wife and two of their sons. Their plot is in what is all the men who visited the house. It’s ends. Check out the State Park website known as the Minot Enclosure, named for Franklin’s law partner, Joseph Minot. also believed to have been used on occa- (nhstateparks.org) for additional details. The headstones and monuments in this part of the cemetery are more elaborate sion as a training room for the militia New Hampshire residents are admitted than elsewhere. ▲ when the weather prohibited their train- free of charge. ▲ On the Cover Inside Index A Fine Day For Fiddling The Curse of Chocorua Arts & Entertainment ...... Page A18-23 Will Streeter, age 11, from Tamworth, was This week the Ear re-visits a story written by Gabrielle Business News ...... Pages A16 “Fiddler of the Week” at the Tamworth Farmers’ Griswold in 1997 telling the story of Chief Chocorua Market on Saturday, Aug. 1. Will’s idol is Cape and the results of the curse he put upon local settlers as Calendar ...... Page A22 Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster and nobody he was pursued to his death on the mountain that bears Entertainment...... Page A21 who’s heard him play could doubt that he’s well on his name. Page A4 As the Wheels Turn...... Page A24 his way to stardom himself! The Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday from 9 to noon in the park- 24 Hours of Great Glen On the Rockpile...... Page A15 ing lot of the Unitarian Universalist church at the Mountain bikers will be racing in this popular round- Real Estate...... Pages A5 & A17 beginning of the village. the-clock race from noon on Aug. 8 until noon on (Dick Pollock/Mountain Ear Photo) Aug. 9 Page A21 Thoughts While Weeding...... Page A10

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Ear Marks Mt. Washington Auto Road celebrates 148th birthday PINKHAM NOTCH — On Saturday, Barn Museum, however, is sadly incom- Record 343 hikers participate Aug. 8, the Mt. Washington Auto Road, plete. It is missing its “This Car Climbed in ninth annual Hike-A-Thon America’s Oldest Manmade Tourist Mt. Washington” bumper strip. First Attraction, will celebrate its 148th birthday. introduced in the 1930s, the bumper stick- Any vehicle that arrives with the famous er was originally not a sticker at all. It was a ‘Seek the Peak’ raises $113,000 “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” cardboard strip wired to the front bumper Bumper Sticker already affixed to it will of all of the Auto Road’s guided tour vehi- for Mt. Washington Observatory receive free passage up the Auto Road. cles, Ford Woodys at that time. The staff With 148 years of history behind it, the of the Auto Road is searching for one of NORTH CONWAY — Despite thick fog, of Mantoloking, N.J., who personally raised Mt. Washington Auto Road is looking for- those original strips but has yet to find an cold temperatures and winds up to 43 miles nearly $7,000 for the Observatory, took ward to its 150th anniversary in 2011, original piece. The Mt. Washington Auto per hour, an unprecedented 343 hikers home the L.L.Bean Manatee Deluxe Kayak which will feature a number of events and Road is offering a lifetime pass to the first made the trek to Mount Washington’s sum- package. Brad Bradstreet of Durham, N.C., celebrations to mark the occasion with the person who wishes to donate one of these mit during the Mount Washington was the winner of the one-year lease on a largest being the anticipated opening of the strips to the Auto Road. This original Observatory’s ninth annual Seek the Peak 2010 Subaru Outback, and Kendra Garrity new Glen House Hotel. bumper strip will hold a special place of Hike-a-thon fundraiser on July 25. of Derry walked away with the $500 gift In the meantime, guests can relive 148 honor in the Red Barn Museum. The Red Their combined efforts brought in a certificate to Settlers’ Green Outlet Village. years of history daily in the Red Barn Barn Museum is open daily free of charge. record $113,000 for the nonprofit All participants that raised at least $1,000 Museum. In addition to objects and mem- Vehicles that have the “This Car Observatory, surpassing the 2008 total by received a specially-embroidered Seek the orabilia from the Auto Road’s history, you Climbed Mt. Washington” bumper sticker $11,000 and bringing the nine-year Seek Peak fleece jacket from L.L.Bean, and 54 can see some of the vehicles that once already affixed upon arrival on Saturday, the Peak fundraising total to just shy of other prizes were given away to another 22 made the 8-mile journey to the top of New Aug. 8, will have the toll waived for free $500,000. lucky winners. England. These vehicles include an origi- passage up the Mt. Washington Auto “We are once again humbled and thrilled Karen Hemeon, Observatory nal 1870s Abbot-Downing Concord Road, provided the vehicle meets vehicle by the dedication of our members and fans,” Membership and Events Coordinator, cred- Coach, a 12-passenger Mountain Wagon limitations and safety requirements. The says Executive Director Scot Henley. “This its the event’s success in part to the generous and other horse drawn vehicles. Other his- Auto Road is open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., event is proof of people’s love for Mount support of its sponsors and prize donors. toric Mount Washington Auto Road vehi- weather permitting. Washington and their appreciation for the “Our sponsors have helped this event cles on display include a 1918 Pierce- For more information about the history work we do there.” evolve from a relatively small affair to the Arrow from the fleet of the ’20s, a 1938 of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, guided Seek the Peak is the Observatory’s largest premier hiking event on Mount Ford Woody Station Wagon and a 1963 tours or more, visit www.mtwashingtonau- fundraiser, enlisting the help of its partici- Washington,” she says. “Participants are International Travelall. toroad.com or call 466-3988. ▲ pants to solicit donations from friends and excited to sample new products and work The Ford Woody featured in the Red family. Presented by Subaru and L.L.Bean, towards the big prizes, and our sponsors are all proceeds support the nonprofit excited to gain exposure with such a highly Observatory’s work in weather observation, qualified audience.” research, and education. For more information about Seek the the To reward participants for their efforts, Peak, visit SeekthePeak.org or call 356-2137 th more than $40,000 in prizes were given x 230. ▲ 39 away this year. Top fundraiser Ed O’Malley SEASON Mt.Washington Valley

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A3 Established 1976 PUBLISHER Richard Piatt The Story of the White Mountain Legend FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly The Death of Chocorua MANAGING EDITOR Nina Perry

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Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 MOUNT CHOCORUA HAS BACK IN THE EARLY TO MID- Campbell, with whom he was on friend- Chocorua cursed the white men, threat- been called the most picturesque moun- 1700s, Chocorua was not yet the name ly terms. In one version, the occurred ening that his curse would remain with tain in New England. Its unique config- of a mountain. It was the name of a real while Chocorua was absent on a visit to them long after he himself was gone. uration has been likened by various writ- person. (The mountain doubtless bore St. Francis; in another, he was still pres- “May the Great Spirit curse you ers to a “fortress,” a “castellated another designation, receiving its pres- ent in the area. In either case, his son when he speaks in the clouds and his promontory,” a “striking sentinel,” and a ent name at some time subsequent to the died while visiting the Campbells, pre- words are fire! May lightning blast your “breaking wave.” events we are about to relate.) sumably from accidentally ingesting crops! Wind and fire destroy your The easternmost peak of the Chocorua the person was a Native some poison that had been prepared for homes! The Evil One breathe death on Sandwich Range, its dramatic profile is American chief who some accounts say a troublesome fox. your cattle! May panthers howl and the easily recognizable, a towering point of had remained behind after many of his On learning the unhappy news, wolves fatten on your bones!” granite rising sheer against the sky, tribe had moved to St. Francis in Canada Chocorua blamed the settlers and slew Such, the legend tells us, were his whose distinctive appearance alone after the 1725 Battle of Lovewell’s Pond Campbell’s wife and children in revenge. final words. would make it memorable. It has also in Fryeburg, Maine. While his story Seeking revenge in their turn, Cornelius For long years thereafter, the area’s been rendered memorable by innumer- varies according to who tells it (and Campbell and several other men pur- small colony of hardy pioneers is said to able stories, poems and paintings, and as many do), all versions agree that he met sued Chocorua, who took refuge on the have experienced a succession of devas- a destination sought by countless hikers a tragic end atop the mountain which mountain, fleeing to the summit, where tating reverses of the kind Chocorua had and blueberry pickers. now bears his name. they followed and shot him. (In some named. According to one writer, “The But Chocorua is more than a moun- The bare-bones story seems to be versions, Chocorua was not shot but tomahawk and scalping-knife were busy tain. It is also a legend. that Chocorua entrusted his young son hurled himself into the void.) to a family of local settlers named With his dying breath, the story goes, CHOCORUA continues Page A6

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in the form of soapsuds or alternatively, Chocorua meadow mud, put an end to the prob- lem. The cattle ailed no more, and the Continued from Page A5 superstition died. among them; the winds tore up trees, ONE OF THE MOST DRAMAT- and hurled them at their dwellings; their ic accounts of the Chocorua legend is a crops were blasted, their cattle died and long poem quoted in full in “The sickness came upon their strongest History of Carroll County.” Another men.” Wolf and bear raids on livestock colorful account was that of Lydia Maria were also blamed on Chocorua’s curse. Child, quoted in Starr King’s “The It is a matter of record that cattle in White Hills” in 1859 and elsewhere the town of Burton at the mountain’s thereafter. base did regularly sicken and die of a Mrs. Child’s somewhat chauvinistic strange disease, which settlers attributed report describes the incident in florid to Chocorua’s malediction. The disease prose. According to her, Cornelius was known as “Burton’s Ail,” and in Campbell was a man gigantic in stature, 1833 townspeople went so far as to powerful in intellect and superior, if change the town’s name to Albany, in reclusive in nature — a man who had hopes of disassociating it from its repu- fled to seek his destiny in the New tation as a killer of cattle. (Fruitlessly, it World. His wife, Caroline, we are told, would seem, since Benjamin G. Willey, was extraordinarily beautiful, possessing writing his “Incidents in White a strong character and an elevated mind Mountain History” more than 20 years — a worthy mate of such a “master later, reported that “to this day, say the spirit.” inhabitants, a malignant disease has car- Chocorua, on the other hand, had “a ried off the cattle that they have mind which education and motive attempted rearing around this moun- would have nerved with giant strength, tain.” but, growing up in savage freedom, it Ultimately, it was discovered that wasted itself in dark, fierce, ungovern- high concentrations of muriate of lime able passions.” in the local water supply were responsi- When his son died, says Mrs. Child, ble for the suffering and death of “jealousy and hatred took possession of Albany’s cattle. A simple antidote con- Chocorua’s soul. He never told his sus- sisting of carbonate of lime administered picions; he brooded over them in secret,

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ant glance at his pursuer, he leaped from Happy Hunting Ground, simply decid- the brink of the precipice on the south ed that his revenge was complete at last. side to the rocks below.” We will never know. Other writers have told the story with Perhaps his spirit, now at peace, stills differing details, but only Mrs. Child hovers over the mountaintop — smiling leaves us with an interesting conjecture. enigmatically. ▲ Not entirely content with the scien- tific explanation for the dying of the cat- Editor’s note: The above story by former tle, she probes the metaphysical, and Ear staff writer Gabrielle Griswold origi- wonders whether “Chocorua’s dying nally appeared in the Mountain Ear in curse...and into the mountain and poi- 1997 and we re-run it now to remind our soned with muriate of lime the springs readers that the peaks that surround us all from which the Burton cows (drank),” or have a tale of their own to tell. whether it was ‘The muriate of lime at the base (that) generated the story of the sachem’s imprecation on the summit.” The mystery of why the cattle died may have been solved with soapsuds and mud — or it may not. Perhaps Chocorua, looking down from some to nourish the deadly revenge he con- templated against Cornelius Campbell.” Thus, “Cornelius Campbell left his hut for the fields early one bright, balmy morning in June. Still a lover, though ten years a husband, his last look was turned towards his wife, answering her parting smile; his last action a kiss for each of his children. When he returned to dinner, they were dead — all dead!” She described Campbell’s almost insane grief (“Home had been to him the only verdant spot in the desert of life. In his wife and children he had gar- nered up all his heart. And now they were torn from him...”), the pursuit of Chocorua to the mountaintop, and his death there. It is she who gives us the purported words of Chocorua’s curse quoted above. Willey takes a kinder view of Chocorua. He sees him not as a villain, but as a victim pursued by “a miserable white hunter” keen to collect the boun- ty offered for Indian scalps. “To the highest point (Chocorua) had climbed, and there he stood, unarmed, while below, and within gun- shot, stood his pursuer. He plead(ed) his friendliness to the whites, and the harm- less, scattered conditions of his few fol- lowers. But the hardened hunter was unmoved; the price of his scalp was too tempting; gold plead(ed) stronger than the poor Indian. Seeing that he should avail nothing, the noble chieftain, rais- ing himself up, stretched forth his arms and called upon the God of his fathers to curse the land. Then, casting a defi-

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Storybook character helps raise funds for ‘Books in Character’ program Little Critter joins BIBLF fundraiser at Flatbread Company Tuesdays are known in the Mt. throughout Northern N.H. and with their family. schools we currently serve and grow to Washington Valley as Flatbread Western Maine. In the five years since BIBLF visits each preschool as often more areas in need.” Company Benefit Night. This year The the inception of the program, BIBLF as funds allow with a new character, Much needed sponsorships and Believe in Books Literacy Foundation has given out over 30,000 books and story, and variety of books to keep donations allow the BIBLF to continue held its annual event on July 28 and pro- helped encourage the healthy develop- encouraging a love of books and read- to reach children in preschools through- vided some entertainment with a few ment of early literacy skills in hundreds ing that has proven essential to a child’s out the area and expose, encourage and favorite “storybook characters” to help of the region’s households. future success in school, and life in excite them about the joys of reading. raise funds for their “Books in Each outing includes a larger-than- general. For more information on the Character” Outreach Reading Program. life storybook character, a volunteer sto- States BIBLF’s Executive Director Literacy Foundation’s programs, mem- The Believe in Books Literacy ryteller and each child is given the gift of A.O. Lucy, “We are happy to bring our bership, fundraising events and sponsor- Foundation now brings their “Books in their very own book to take home with outreach program to these area schools ship opportunities, contact the BIBLF Character” Program to 52 preschools them, to help promote future reading and Head Start Programs. We hope that offices at 356-9980 or visit www. with increased support we may continue believeinbooks.org. ▲ bringing our literacy programs to the

Matt Burrell, President, Fryeburg Area Rotary, presents check to Cyndi Broyer, Director, Mother Seton House, while Wendell Webb, Vice-President, Fryeburg Area Rotary and Little Critter helps cook pizza on Company Benefit Night at Flatbread Company . Loretta Chauvin, founding member, look on. (Courtesy Photo) (Courtesy Photo) Fryeburg Rotary presents check to Mother Seton House FRYEBURG, Maine — The Fryeburg tion the women into independent living Rotary Club presented The Mother Seton situations with the skills and resources House with a check for $300 at their needed to support themselves and their weekly meeting held Tuesday, July 28. children. It will welcome all women Director Cyndi Broyer had previously regardless of their race, color, religion, or made a presentation to the club outlining national origin.” the mission statement and goals of the Currently, volunteers are collecting and proposed shelter for young mothers, preg- distributing clothing and other necessities nant or with infants. to young women referred to them while As described by Broyer, “It will be a conducting fund-raising activities for a not-for-profit, faith-based home provid- suitable shelter. Tax deductible contribu- ing education, counseling, referrals, phys- tions may be mailed to: The Mother ical, emotional and spiritual support in a Seton House, P.O. Box 673, Fryeburg, caring community whose goal is to transi- Maine 04037. ▲

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Mountain Garden Club donates shade trees for Habitat homes. This summer the Mountain Garden Club (MGC) donated a maple and an oak tree to Mount Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity (MWV HFH) for its ongoing project to plant a total of 26 shade trees along Robert Morrell Dr. (approximately two trees in front of each HFH home). MGC purchased the trees from Bear Camp Nurseries, which provided a generous discount in strong support of what the MGC and MWV HFH does for residents in the Valley. Pictured from left are Ralph Lutjen and Art Tucker, the MGC members who planted the trees. MGC membership is open to all residents of the Mount Washington Valley. For more informa- tion regarding the club, its programs and activities go to www.mountaingar- denclub.org or email us at info@moun- taingardenclub.org. (Courtesy Photo)

New officers of board of directors take the reins at MWV Habitat for Humanity. The new officers for the Mount Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors are (from left to right) Bill Volk, President; Bill Beck, Vice President; Peter Craugh, Secretary; and Frank Siek, Treasurer. In the back- ground is Doug Morehouse, also a Director and Construction Manager. OPEN (Courtesy Photo) ALL SUMMER 9AM - 6PM Daily • Perennials - Great Selection $1.00 /3.5” pot • Trees & Shrubs - Best Prices! SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES Life Everlasting Farm, Rte. 135S, 268 Elm Street, 2 1/2 miles from downtown Lancaster 603-788-2034 Thank you for supporting family farms

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Need Help? Want to Help? Do you have critical or necessary Join our volunteer teams if you projects around your home in order to make it safer or warmer want to make our community a for the coming winter? safer and better place to live. Call 356-7827 ext. 3 For more information and a job-skills inventory sheet to arrange a visit by the Neighbor to Neighbor Call 356-7827 ext. 3 team members to evaluate and discuss your needs and how we Neighbor to Neighbor may be able to help you on All skill levels welcome!

Saturday, September 12, 2009 Donations for materials gratefully accepted. Requests must be submitted by Saturday, September 12, 2009 August 24, 2009 The Neighbor to Neighbor Program is sponsored The Neighbor to Neighbor Program is sponsored by a coalition of area churches and non-profits by a coalition of area churches and non-profits serving the greater Mount Washington Valley area. serving the greater Mount Washington Valley area.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A9 Thoughts While Weeding

There is a silver lining Wet weather produced a great garlic crop By: Ann Bennett ample rainfall provide ideal conditions. crisp texture and flavor is hard to com- THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST In fact, garlic is bullet-proof, provided pare to the supermarket alternative. It is brought with it a turn in the weather, a you choose a variety that is a good also interesting to note that a recent welcome respite from the rains of June match for the region, incorporate ample study, reported in Monday’s New York and July. The statistics support what we organic matter and keep the weeds Times, underlines the superior nutri- all know from personal experience—that under control with a heavy mulch. The tional value of fresh garlic versus pow- July was the wettest on record, with other absolute must, in order to grow ders and pill form. Citing a University of tops yellow and it is harvest time. If per- measurable precipitation on 21 of 31 high quality, large bulbs is to plant in the Connecticut School of Medicine study, fectly mature, plants can be pulled — days and 8 inches of rain here in fall. Assuming that practice, it is a low the article outlined findings that suggest but if the heads separate, dig them Jackson. maintenance yet remarkably productive for certain elements of cardiac health, instead. A sunny, breezy day is ideal for Warm temperatures are fueling rapid crop. fresh garlic beats processed. this undertaking. Harvest in the morn- progress in the vegetable garden, but it Which is a wonderful thing, consid- As for raising garlic, like many mem- ing, leaving the heads to dry in the sun is still a game of catch-up. There are ering garlic’s essential place in the bers of the onion family, Allium sativum’s during the day, and in the late afternoon exceptions, of course. The broccoli, cab- kitchen, to say nothing of its medicinal growth is linked to day length, and bulbs brush off the excess dirt and move to a bages and other brassicas have thrived in benefits. Garlic is highly valued as an begin to form in late June, drawing dry airy spot for several weeks. Once the the unusually cool, wet conditions. anti-oxidant, and research over the past nourishment from the green tops. Since tops are dried, it’s on to storage in a cool, Another family happy with the soggy decade has documented its potential as a fall planted cloves establish roots and dark location. Properly cured bulbs have season are the alliums, onions, shallots cancer preventative, along with a wide small tops before the ground freezes, great longevity in storage, providing and leeks among them, and of course spectrum of other benefits —including and put on quick growth as soon as healthy, great tasting homegrown garlic garlic, a standout crop during this so- lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and warm weather arrives the following until the first green shoots appear the called summer of 2009. The only quirk atherosclerotic buildup (plaque). Raw spring, they produce far larger bulbs following spring. is that while the size is excellent, it is a garlic is also a powerful natural antibiot- than spring planted crops. As to a reliable source of seed garlic, week late maturing, and drying the ic, with anti-fungal and anti-viral prop- Green shoots of this remarkably one of the best is Fedco Seeds, located in heads — which I’ll pull in the next 5-7 erties. rugged plant emerge as soon as the snow Waterville, Maine (PO Box 520, 04903). days — may prove tricky under humid Certainly some folks question the melts. As the season progresses the plant This cooperative venture has an excel- conditions. cost of fresh, locally grown garlic, which produces a deep green flag top that lent reputation for northern-grown For many, it continues to come as a can be found at garden stands and farm- closely resembles a leek, and in July seeds and bulbs at reasonable prices. surprise that northern New England is ers markets at this time of year. Often sends up a flower stalk. Left to mature, Fedco has a fall bulb catalog, and sells well suited to growing garlic. The reali- 1.5 ounce bulbs bring a dollar, and a it diverts carbohydrates and nutrients out regularly, so make sure you order by ty is that our long cool springs and pound runs $8-10. But the fresh quality, and will diminish bulb size, so it is the end of this month. You can also visit important to remove the stalk when it them at www.fedcoseeds.com. first appears. These tops, referred to as Harvest time also means setting aside scapes, can be sautéed and eaten green, the cream of the crop for replanting. or make a great pesto to toss with pasta. Hard to do, but by selecting the largest The seeds in the flower heads are called and healthiest bulbs for this fall’s plant- bulbils, and in the past several years I’ve ing, you’re setting yourself up for a noticed several catalogs offering them bumper crop. The other critical element for sale to plant in fall for fresh spring is rich, weed free soil. 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Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Nature’s Corner

Nature Corner from Tin Mountain Conservation Center The ‘S’ Word: SSSSnake DID YOU EVER SEE A SNAKE in rodents, other reptiles, and insects; howev- its natural habitat? If so, were you fascinat- er, they also are an important food source ed by its grace, movement, scales, color, for fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and speed or long sleek body, or did you expe- mammals. Today, the primary threat to rience fear? Although fear of snakes is real, snakes is loss of habitat and pollution. the basis for fear typically is based on myth. We are fortunate to have 11 non- These fascinating reptiles emerged dur- threatening snake species in New ing the dinosaur era and have evolved into Hampshire, including the garter snake, highly versatile vertebrates. Over the ribbon snake, brown snake, northern red- years, snakes have adapted behaviors and bellied snake, ringneck snake, smooth characteristics allowing them to find and green snake, milk snake, eastern hognose catch prey, protect themselves from preda- snake, northern black racer, northern tors, and adapt to nearly all climates and water snake and timber rattlesnake. It is terrain. true that the timber rattlesnake is ven- General info on snakes: Tin Mountain is a 501(c)3 non-profit envi- Of over 2,200 known species of snakes, omous, but it is non-aggressive to humans http://www.trailquest.net/SNnonpoi.html ronmental education program. The 140 some are climbers, others are swimmers, unless provoked or threatened, and so rare New theory in snake movement acre Nature Learning Center, 1245 Bald and some can glide through the air. All that it is classified as endangered and pro- http://www.mos.org/events_activities/video- Hill Road, Albany, NH 03818 is open to snakes are legless, carnivores, and cold- tected by law. casts&d=3870 the public. For more information on Tin blooded, and depending on the species, —Article contributed by D. Famiglietti- Submit a good image of a snake sighting Mountain Conservation Center and its some bear their young live while others lay Dolan in New England that TMCC can use for programs call Donna at 603-447-6991 or eggs. Snakes smell through nostrils as well Factoids publication and receive a Tin Mountain email [email protected]. Upcoming as a secondary system. Its flicking tongue •The study of snakes, turtles, frogs and decal. Email to [email protected]. ▲ Nature Programs are also posted on our gathers odor particles that are transferred salamanders is called Herpetology. “new” Tin Mountain Conservation Center to fluid sacs on the roof of its mouth. Most •The reptiles and amphibians of a place website: www.tinmountain.org. snakes have well-developed short range are called Herpetofauna. vision through eyes protected by clear •The fear of snakes is called ophidio- scales called brille. phobia. Because the jaw is attached to the skull •Snakes that live in a variety of different by elastic-like tendons, ligaments, and habitats are called habitat generalists. muscles, snakes can ingest large prey •Garter snakes were so named because through a flexible mouth opening. the pattern of their scales looked like the SnakeS use their teeth to grip and bite but pattern of men’s sock garters. not to chew. Its saliva drenches the prey •Milk snakes do not suck cow’s milk; and helps it pass down the esophagus to they are found around barns because they the gut where muscles crush the food. like to eat mice and small rodents. They Some snakes use venom injected through are a benefit to farmers. hollow teeth to subdue or kill prey before •Garter, redbelly and brown snakes are ingesting. helpful to the gardener; they eat slugs and Snake skin is attached to muscle and is soft–bodied insects. covered with protective scales comprised •Contrary to some lore, there are no of keratin, the same substance as finger- water moccasins in New Hampshire. nails. When they outgrow their skin, Internet snake resources snakes molt by scraping the edges of their List of New Hampshire Snakes: mouth on a rough object that splits the old http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife/Nong skin and allows them to crawl out in a new ame/snakes.htm skin. Molting takes up to 14 days and can More info on New Hampshire Snakes: occur every four weeks. Though the skin http://www.newhampshireaudubon.org/atn_ changes frequently, the pattern and num- snakes.html ber of scales remain the same. Depending Massachusetts snakes: on species, snakes can live 4-25 years. http://www.masnakes.org/ Juvenile growth is rapid, but upon reach- ing maturity snakes exhibit slow indeter- minate growth, a phenomenon that allows them to continue to grow throughout their life. Snakes occupy an important part of the food chain and ecosystem. They eat

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A11 River Report

Contributed by Saco Bound Paddling - the better you get, the better it gets AFTER A WET AND WILD few weeks, it would seem the sun may make a comeback after all. Although still running higher than average, river levels are beginning to settle down nicely. Water temps remain below average. Most locations are in the mid and lower 60s. I know most of us were contemplating building an ark and rounding up pairs of animals, but what I now suggest is getting yourself into a canoe or kayak and enjoy the conditions, safely that is. Increased flows can offer some of the nicest paddling as the current helps you right along. Covering 15 miles a day can be easy and fun. Now, keep in mind, like any other sport you need to know your limitations. Don't over-estimate your skills. Information and experience are the keys to being safe on the water. One of the great aspects of paddle sports is that just about anyone can do it and the learning curve is easy with- in recreational parameters. A lesson with a qualified instructor will further your enjoyment and improve your paddling experience. I'm not necessarily talking about helmets, nose plugs and a bomb proof roll in a class V. Just like most other sports, start with the basics, like understanding safety, equipment and potential hazards. If you are paddling a kayak, you will need to practice the “wet exit.” With an instructor at your side, in a few feet of water, flip your- self upside-down and calmly exit the cockpit. Egress in this position is almost automatic in many recreation- al kayaks but more aggressive cockpits with thigh braces tend to hold you securely in the boat. In your canoe or kayak, you will need to learn the basic strokes and then spend the rest of your days mak- ing movements more efficient. This may sound like work but it's actually a whole lot of fun. The goal is to be able to steer effectively and avoid obsta- cles. In a mild current, try moving from one calm section of river to another. Places in a river that have lit- tle or no current are called eddies. The technique moving about these breaks in the current is called “eddy hopping.” By ferrying across the cur- rent and moving from one eddy to another you can avoid obstacles downstream and get an improved per- spective on what lies ahead. You will need to learn how to read moving water and the current. Understanding how to lean your boat and maneuver will further your enjoyment. You will have to put in the miles to become more experienced and confident, but it is well worth it. Many people that have taken some of our classes become lifelong pad- dlers and advance to a high level of whitewater expertise. It's a great sport for the entire family and one that offers many different things to see and experience. Please be safe as you head out on the water. Respect nature and those around you. As always, check river conditions and weather forecast before you head out. More informa- tion and updated conditions can be found at sacobound.com or call (603) 447-2177. Happy paddling! ▲

Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Passages

Deaths chief financial officer, he remained in Phyllis Howe, and her husband, Edwin, of who wish to donate in memory of Donna North Conway in retirement where he was Hudson, Mass., and several nieces and Chiaravelotti Ames may do so to the New Greg Rines an energetic participant in civic, communi- nephews. Colony Babtist Church, 30 River Street in Greg Rines, 49, of Madison, died unex- ty, fraternal and church activities. He had His son, David M. Maude, predeceased Billerica, Mass., 01821. pectedly Saturday, July 25. A longtime res- been an active board member of Memorial him in 1998. ident of Mt. Washington Valley, Greg Hospital, the VNA, Eastern Slopes Funeral services were held Saturday Michael George Lafortune graduated from Kennett High School in Playhouse, and numerous memorial funds. Aug. 1, at 12 p.m. in the Furber and White Michael George Lafortune, 46, of 1977. Following graduation, Greg served He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Funeral Home in North Conway. Burial Lowell, Mass., died July 31 at his home. eight years in the U.S. Air Force. Upon his Mountains Catholic Church. His fondness was in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Bartlett. Michael was born in Brockton, Mass., return home he was a self-employed con- for “Snoopy” and all the “Peanuts” gang There were no calling hours. Aug. 11, 1962, the son of Robert Gordon tractor as well as an employee of Mt. evolved into an extensive collection and The family wishes donations to be and Georgia Mary (Sullivan) Lafortune. Washington Valley Towing, Albany brought enjoyment and delight to all who made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute He grew up in Ipswich, Mass., went to St. Service Center, and Richardson's viewed it. in memory of his son David. Mary’s School and St John’s Preparatory Manufacturing Company. Jerry, a life-long bachelor, was pre- School in Danvers, Mass., then attended Greg is survived by his mother, Barbara deceased by his parents, Charles and Donna Jean Chiaravelotti Ames the University of Lowell. Virgilio Rines of Conway, his father, Carl Margaret Downs, formerly of Oak Bluffs. Donna Jean Chiaravelotti Ames, 49, of He enjoyed summers on Lake Ossipee Rines, and Joyce Jones of Sun City West Survivors include four brothers, Charlie Lowell, Mass., passed away suddenly after in Ossipee, was a great sports enthusiast Ariz.; his sisters, Kathleen Carruthers, her (Gaynell) of South Hadley Falls, Mass. and a breif illness on July 17, 2009. She was and was a devoted father. children Jefferson, Andrew, and Amy of Oak Bluffs, Mass.; John (Jill) of born in Lewiston, Maine, on Jan. 3, 1960. Survivors include his father and mother Albany and Teresa Riddle of Pheonix, Bridgewater, Mass.; Mike (Martha) of Donna is survived by her parents, Mario of Freedom; a son, David Lafortune, of Ariz.; his brother, Thomas, and his wife, Alexandria, Va.; Tim of Falmouth, Mass. and Barbara Chiaravelotti, of North Sneads Ferry, NC; two daughters, Holly Kelly, and their children, Abigail and and Oak Bluffs, Mass.; and a sister, Mary Conway; her siblings, Michael Lafortune of Katy, Texas, and Katie Steven, of Tamworth. Extended family Butler (Eric) of Mansfield, Mass. He is also Chiaravelotti and his family, of California, Lafortune of Brookston, Ind., one grand- include Stan Rines of Freedom, Bruce and survived by one niece and 10 nephews; a Gina Gordon and her family, of son, Tyler Lafortune; a brother, Kevin Marion Rines of Center Ossipee, Mark grandniece and two grandnephews. Pennsylvania, Sandra Carruthers and her Lafortune, of West Newbury, Mass., and a and Shirley Rines of Wolfeboro, Dorothy A mass of Christian burial was celebrat- family, of California, and Vincent sister, Lisa Lafortune, of Wolfeboro. and Merton Hill of Conn., James Virgilio ed Monday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady Chiaravelotti, of North Conway; her chil- A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. of Fla., John Virgilio of Pa., Stephen of the Mountains Church in North dren, Evan, Shanna and Corey, of Monday, Aug. 10, at St Joseph’s Church in Virglio of Maine, Ruthanne Linder of Vt., Conway. Calling hours were Sunday, Aug. Massachusetts. Donna was predeceased by Center Ossipee, followed by a reception at and Mary Morin of Maine. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and her loving brother, Mario Chiaravelotti Jr. Indian Mound Golf Course in Center Also dear to his heart, Heather and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Donna was educated at Kennett High Ossipee. Kenneth Oulette, their children Clayton, Committal Services were held in Sacred School, Tilton School and then continued In lieu of flowers donations may be sent Skyla and Degan of Fryeburg and William Heart Cemetery in Oak Bluffs, Mass. on her education at Nasson College. She was in his memory to the American Cancer Comer and family of Conway. Wednesday Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. an active participant in theater, dance and Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, He was pre-deceased by sisters Rebecca chorale. She also shared her creativity as OK 73123-1718 and Stephanie Rines. Arthur E. “Buddy” Maude she taught modern dance to youths The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Calling hours were held Friday, July 31, Arthur E. “Buddy” Maude, 85, of involved at the North Conway Cremation Service of West Ossipee is in from 6 to 8 p.m. at Furber and White in Center Conway, died July 29 at the Community Center. Donna developed her charge of the arrangements. North Conway. Graveside services were Memorial Hospital in North Conway. retail skills at the family-owned Mario’s held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Ossipee Born in Natick, Mass., the son of Italian Resturant, of North Conway, and Editor’s Note: Announcements of births, Valley Cemetery in West Ossipee with the Milton and Rose (Fairbanks) Maude, he then operated her own retail clothing store adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths Rev. Henry Snyder officiating. grew up in Natick and lived in in Burlington, Mass. and memorial services may be sent to the Framingham, Mass., over 50 years prior to In her spare time, Donna enjoyed Bible Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, P.O. Jerome F. Downs moving to Center Conway in 1998. studies, singing in the choir, teaching Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed to Jerome (Jerry) Downs, 71, a retired Maude was a veteran of World War II Sunday School at the Colony Baptist [email protected]. Items must be chief financial officer and long time resi- and served with the Army-Air Corps. Church, listening to music, drawing and submitted by Monday noon for publication dent of North Conway, died July 28 in He had worked in Vin’s Package Store and spending time with her family and friends. on the following Thursday. We are glad to North Conway of heart failure. the Town Line Liquor Store while in Donna’s special way of comforting others, publish engagement and wedding photos He was born and raised in Oak Bluffs, Framingham. witty banter and wonderful laugh will be (enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope Mass., on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Buddy was an avid football fan and a missed by all. and kindly print address on back of photo for After graduation from Oak Bluffs High golfer and he enjoyed traveling and spend- A memorial service was held July 26 at photo return). School in 1955, he entered the College of ing time with his family. the New Colony Baptist Church. Those the Holy Cross where he graduated The family includes: a daughter, (magna cum laude) with a Bachelor of Arts Theresa Potochniak, and her husband, degree in Economics in 1959. He then Richard, of Bartlett; a son, Christopher earned a graduate degree from the Boston Maude, and his wife, Linda, of Bethany, University School of Business and became Conn.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- grand- a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in children; a brother, Kenneth Maude and 1961. After a varied career as a CPA and his wife, Shirley, of Natick, Mass.; a sister,

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A13 ND he second annual Fresh Paint art auction BIDDING WAS HOT & HEAVY AT 2 of the Mt. Washington Valley Arts TAssociation took place Saturday, Aug. 1, 1st at the Cranmore Mountain Resort 10th ANNUAL FRESH PAINT ART AUCTION Mountain Pavilion. With more than 100 people in attendance, and 36 artists participating, the event, featuring “Scenes of Summer,” was a huge success as a fundraiser to support the promotion of the visual arts in the Mt. Washington Valley. Beginning at 6 p.m. with the service of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and entertainment provided by musicians from Fryeburg Academy, enthusiastic bidders began the process of entering bids for silent auction paintings, photographs and prints displayed by local and regional artists. Right before the 7:15 p.m. order to “put down your pens,” hopeful potential winners crowded over to their favorite piece to record their final bids. Auctioneer George Cleveland announced the lucky victors shortly thereafter. At the close of the silent auction, 30 works, all created by the featured artists during the clockwise from top left: One interested patron of the arts scrutinizers his month of July, were auctioned off to the high- choices before entering hopefully winning bids on the silent auction est bidder in a live auction that often drove submittals by local and regional artists. prices up at a fast and furious pace. One piece Potential bidders enjoy a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception during depicting Ernest Brown’s acrylic rendering of the silent auction as they study the works of local artists on display at Jackson Falls sold for $1000. Robert Duffy’s oil the 2nd annual Fresh Paint art auction fundraiser. on canvas of Rocky Gorge commanded $900. Several of the artworks on display at the 2nd annual MWVAA Fresh Several other pieces were in high demand and Paint Auction brought about fabulous bids to support the visual art and pitted bidder against bidder, ending in several artists of the Valley. disappointed losers and many an elated winner. Buyers peruse, discuss and consider the artists submissions during the The MWVAA has been serving the public 2nd annual MWVAA Fresh Paint Art Auction. and the visual artists of the area for 39 years. (Linda Tucker/Mountain Ear Photos) The monies raised from this event will help in their transition from a totally volunteer-run to a professionally-run visual arts operation. In WEWE INVITEINVITE YOUYOU TOTO 2008, the organization served 1000 people, including those taking their first art class or EXPERIENCE BACK BAY! seeing their first exhibition, to the professional EXPERIENCE BACK BAY! artist. Care-free Retirement Living at The MWVAA is already excited about, and planning for, their third annual event in 2010 Taylor Community’s Wolfeboro Campus with several artists who had prior commit- ments for this year looking forward to partici- pating in next year's show. It promises to be just as much fun as this year, if not more so, for the artists, buyers and members of the MWVAA. ▲

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Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 On the Rockpile

Tuesday, July 28 - Monday, Aug. 3 Summit hasn’t broken rainfall record yet, but close enough By Alex Jacques our northwest. turbances moved around the Hudson Bay precipitation falling on the summit in Summit Intern Wednesday saw a dramatic increase in low and into our area, dumping plenty of consecutive days. This brought our Mount Washington Observatory haze that limited visibility to just 5 miles heavy rain. monthly total to 12.99 inches, almost 5 THE WEATHER PATTERN at times. The clear weather ended during A wet month of July came to a close inches above the average value for July. over the past week has resembled a bro- the afternoon as the first in a series of dis- with 0.90, 1.17, and 1.11 inches of liquid However, our record for the month ken record quite well. Short stretches of remains 16.585 inches set back in 1996. dry weather followed by extremely wet With July behind us, it was time to weather have been the story for the high- turn the page to August. Skies cleared out er summits and New England in general. for some time Saturday evening, giving Tuesday was a dry day, with fog clear- our latest summer EduTrip guests a beau- ing around noon. Temperatures respond- tiful sunset. After a dry first day of August, ed by rising into the mid to upper 50s another 2.16 inches of rain fell Sunday during the afternoon. However, plenty of afternoon and night as a cold front moved moisture in the air created haze that lim- through the region. The good news is this ited visibility to under 55 miles during the front finally cleared out a lot of the haze. day. This moisture was being funneled up High pressure moving in gave us a fab- into the Northeast by the combination of ulous Monday afternoon and night. The a Bermuda high pressure to our east and summit staff was also treated to a beauti- a very stubborn low near Hudson Bay to ful cap cloud over the summit Monday morning. Tuesday so far has started clear as well, but another front is on approach for later on tonight. It looks like this front WEATHER Cap cloud over the higher summits on Monday, Aug. 3. will cool things down heading into the MT. WASHINGTON (Mt. Washington Observatory Photo) latter part of this week. ▲ OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow July 28 58 46 0.0” — 29 61 52 0.9” — 30 55 46 1.17” — 31 54 45 1.11” — Aug 01 56 45 0.0” — 02 52 47 2.16” — 03 56 41 0.0” — Highest recorded wind gust, July 29, 60 miles per hour from the South West and August 2, 60 miles per hour from the South.

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A15 Business News &&MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

CAHS and Tin Mountain among recipients Zeb’s Charitable Fund awards grants to support youth programs NORTH CONWAY — Zeb’s Charitable Fund provided the Conway Area Humane Society (CAHS) and Tin Mountain Conservation Center with $1,500 each to support each of the organization’s pro- grams for youth in the Mt. Washington Valley. CAHS has a busy volunteer program for children between the ages of 12 and 16. The children learn animal care, responsi- bility, patience and compassion. CAHS intends to expand this program to reach out to teens that have experienced domes- tic violence or have a difficult home life. The grant will also be used to expand their educational outreach program to prevent child dog attacks, as injury from dog bites is one of the leading causes of injury for children. Lauren Synnott, Board Director and Chairperson of the CAHS Education Committee, expressed her appreciation for the grant. “Funding such as this is so important. It allows us to continue with the important programs we have. We are most grateful to the generosity of Zeb’s General Store.” Tin Mountain Conservation Center has run its summer nature camp programs for many years. It is a wonderful program Pictured above (left to right) are: Lauren Synnott, CAHS Board Member and Chair of Educational Outreach Committee; Virginia that has been enjoyed by hundreds of Moore, Executive Director, CAHS; Peter Edwards, co-owner of Zeb’s General Store; Susan Beane, Tin Mountain Conservation Center campers each year; however, many families Development Coordinator, and Mike Cline, Executive Director, Tin Mountain. (Courtesy Photo) cannot afford the tuition. Tin Mountain provides financial assistance, in some form, for almost 20 percent of its campers. The grant from Zeb’s has gone directly to Tin Mountain’s scholarship program to help the many needy families who can send 1785 Inn receives Wine Spectator ‘Award of Excellence’ their children to the camp but cannot www.the1785inn.com ▲ afford the full tuition. NORTH CONWAY — For the 24th 1785 Inn the first restaurant in New David Peterson, co-owner of Zeb’s consecutive year, the restaurant at The Hampshire to receive this award (in General Store, was pleased to be able to 1785 Inn has been chosen for an “Award 1986), it has received this award more support these two fine programs for kids in of Excellence” by a leading wine maga- times than any other restaurant in New the Valley. “This is what the Zeb’s zine, Wine Spectator. Hampshire. Charitable Fund is all about — helping Restaurants are selected for this The 1785 Inn & Restaurant has been youth in the Valley. Here are two excellent award as “having one of the finest wine owned and operated by Becky and programs that fit the mission of the fund, lists in the world” based on the variety Charlie Mallar for over 25 years and and we are gratified to be able to offer this and quality of wines on their list plus during that time has received numerous financial assistance”. how well the wines match the food local, national, and international awards This is the third year of Zeb’s menu. for overall dining, service, value, Charitable Fund grant program. Awards The 1785 Inn has one of the longest desserts, flaming drinks, etc. are made semi-annually. For further infor- continuous records for receiving this For more information on the Inn, mation on the fund, visit www.zebs.com. ▲ prestigious award. Not only was The visit The 1785 Inn web site at

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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Dr. Martin comes to the Valley from Mercy Hospital System in Wisconsin Dr. Bill Martin joins Primary Care at Memorial Hospital

NORTH CONWAY – William J. Martin III, MD, has joined the team of family practi- tioners at Memorial Hospital’s Primary Care practice and is accepting new patients. Dr. Martin recently completed his residen- cy in family practice at Mercy Hospital System in Wisconsin where he was the academic chief resident. Dr. Martin received his undergrad- uate education at the University of Michigan before completing his Northway Bank offers financial sponsorship to WMCHC. The White medical degree in 2006 Mountain Community Health Center has developed a new website (www.white at Ross University mountainhealth.org) with the financial sponsorship of Northway Bank. “Having a School of Medicine. corporate sponsor helped defray much of the cost of developing the website,” noted He is a member of the Patricia McMurry, Executive Director of the Center. Pictured are McMurry and American Academy of Maddie Barnaby, Branch Manager of the Conway Northway Bank. Family Physicians. (Courtesy Photo) Dr. Martin enjoys hiking, boating, and many outdoor activi- ties. He moved to the Dr. Bill Martin is the newest family practice physician to join Mt. Washington Valley Primary Care at Memorial Hospital. with his wife, Kelli, and they are currently residing in Bartlett. ing together. Dr. Brian Sponseller, who joined the For more information, or to make an hospital’s Primary Care practice in appointment with Dr. Martin or Dr. July, is Dr. Martin’s future brother-in- Sponseller, call Primary Care at law and the two look forward to practic- Memorial Hospital, 356-5472. ▲ Plant a tree BETTER THAN WATERFRONT TURN KEY CONDO Own this Silver Lake home without Excellent condition, very clean, 2 the high waterfront taxes, home is bed, 2 bath, woodstove, walk to Echo separated from water by sandy asso- Lake Park, end unit, low monthly fee, Hale’s Location ciation beach and boat dock,recently can be rented. renovated, 3 bed 2 bath. MLS # 2729526 $134,900 Country Club $349,900 Golf Community MLS # 2777794 6 MAIN STREET • CONWAY • OFFICE (603) 447-6644 • CELL (603) 662-6831 Enjoy unlimited deeded golf, low www.kgregston.com taxes, low annual fees. Homes starting at $649,000 Call the Hale’s Location Home Specialists Real Estate Showcase for the future. ON SITE COUNTRY AUCTION Route 3, Groveton, NH 03582 (6.5) miles North of Lancaster Fair Grounds) Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009 Preview: Noon - 5 day prior to sale & 7 am morning of sale Contents of a 4th generation 17 room farmhouse Partial listing includes: R.Whiting Grandfather clock, Atlantic wood cook stove, roll-top desk,Ansonia clock, RCA victrola full of albums, Luxury Mountainside Living marble top furniture, old toys, glassware, tin ware, iron ware, jewelry, bottle collection, old fly rods,‘05 45 HP tractor plus attachments,‘71 This 4000 sq ft newly built 4 BR, 5.5 BA fully and Corvette T-top, 2000 Ford pickup, workshop tools, farm blacksmith tools, fabulously furnished ski home on Attitash enjoys 5 HP compressor, buggy, sleigh, snow roller, horse tack & much more! spectacular views, and is a short walk to the ski trail. An Go to www.auctionzip.com for complete listing or contact awesome place for vacation gatherings of family and auctioneer with questions or a flyer friends. Superior amenities throughout, its value cannot Everything goes - No Reserves / Owners moving South be beat! $895,000 (MLS# 2649094) Thomas D.Troon & Sons,Auctioneers For more information please contact 603-447-3422 • [email protected] NH license: 2320 / ME license:AUC832 Attitash Realty Overnight camping - no charge Attitash Mountain Village • Rt. 302, Bartlett, NH TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash or check w/i.d./10% Buyer’s premium (603) 374-6514 • 888-782-9268 • www.AttitashRealty.com

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A17 Valley Round-Up

‘Women, Tavern-keeping Tin Mountain Eco-Forum and Public Approval’ in Bartlett to discuss Net-Metering, Aug. 13 On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Bartlett ly the most disruptive spot in town. On Thursday, Aug. 13, from noon to 1 back to the grid through New Hampshire’s Historical Society and the New Why would a woman want to keep p.m., come to Tin Mountain Conservation Net-Metering program. This means that Hampshire Humanities Council will one? Why would her community Center for this month’s Eco-Forum with TMCC can generate more electricity than offer a program presented by Marcia approve of it and why would the gov- speaker Thomas Palma, the Project it needs on long summer days when Schmidt Blaine titled, “A Woman that ernment allow it? Development Executive with New demand is low, earning credits with the Keeps Good Orders: Women, Tavern- Marcia Schmidt Blaine holds a Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) utility company to go towards the winter keeping and Public Approval.” Ph.D. in History from the University in Plymouth. Palma will discuss the details bill when days are short and demand is Government regulations, licensing, of New Hampshire; is an Associate of Net-Metering in New Hampshire. He high. Through Net-Metering, TMCC handling drunks, controlling the flow Professor of History at Plymouth State will look at what qualifies, why Net- produces 100 percent of its yearly electric- of information: why would the govern- University and is Coordinator of Metering is a good option, and whether or ity needs. ment allow women to run a tavern? History, PSU Social Science not the utility loses money. . Tin Mountain Conservation Center When her husband died in 1736, Ann Department. She is the author of At NHEC, Palma is responsible for offers the Eco-Forum Lunchtime Speaker Jose Harvey became the owner of a recent essays on female tavern keepers developing new programs such as Solar Series talks every month. The series is free, prominent Portsmouth tavern and sole and women’s experience in provincial Hot Water, Small Wind, Solar PV, and open to the public, and held in the guardian of at least seven small chil- government. High Efficiency Heat Pumps. He manages Coleman Great Room at Tin Mountain's dren. For at least 20 years, Ann Harvey The program is free and open to the the Efficient Outdoor Area Lighting/Dark Nature Learning Center in Albany. Bring ran the increasingly prosperous tavern. public and will be held at the Josiah Skies program and the Carbon Footprint your own lunch, or enjoy pizza and dessert Using documents related to Ann Bartlett Elementary School in Bartlett program and also conducts research into from series sponsors The Flatbread Harvey Slayton’s 18th century tavern, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be new energy efficient and renewable energy Company and Rock House Mountain Blaine will explore the world of female served after the presentation. For more technologies. Baker. tavern keepers. A tavern was potential- information, call 986-6278. ▲ Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s For more information on the Eco- (TMCC) Nature Learning Center in Forum or other Tin Mountain programs, Albany utilizes Photovoltaic (PV) cells to call 447-6991, or visit www.tinmountain. generate electricity to power its facility. But org. Views expressed in the Eco-Forum are AN AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT instead of storing any extra energy in bat- those of the speaker, and not necessarily Smoke teries, TMCC sends all power generated those of TMCC or its sponsors. ▲ ShalimarShalimar Free! Lunch Tues-Sun: 11-2:30 • Dinner Nightly Beginning at 5pm TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTT IISS LLAADDIIEESS NNIIGGHHTT!! Now SVegetarianerving &L Non-Vegetarianunch & DDishesinner in Our Kid’sN Menuew • DineL oIn cora Taketi oOutn!! FRREEEE POOOOLL FFROOMM 77PPMM •• FFOODD && DDRRIINNKKSS SSPPEECCIIAALLSS 2197 White M27t27n Seavey. SeaveyHwy. Street• RStreette. •1 6North •“T Northhe Conway,Stri pConway,” No rNHth C oNHnway 356-01356-01232356-01233 • www•. www.shalimarofindia.coms•h www.shalimarofindia.comalimarofindianh.com STUMP TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS AT 8PM!!! RED SOX TOURNAMENT. COME IN & LEARN HOW TO WIN RED SOX TICKETS!!! Gluten Free Menu Available • Take Out Available

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Page A18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 M&D offers ‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ a twisted comedy M&D Productions launches the second ease that makes her age at four and a half hands; and Aunt Debra (Shana Myers), an show of its 2009 Summer Season with times the normal rate. ex-con who enlists her niece in her latest “Kimberly Akimbo.” Getting through But whatever she might have to endure illegal scheme. Kimberly's only friend — high school is hard enough — even if you at school, it can't be much worse than what and best influence — Jeff (Andrew Clark), do look more like the lunch ladies than she faces at home. Dad Buddy (Ken another teenage outcast, spends his time your classmates. That's the plight of Martin) is a drunk full of broken promises; playing Dungeons & Dragons and making “Kimberly Akimbo,” a 16-year-old charac- mom Pattie (Dawn Mara) a self-pitying anagrams out of people's names. ter (Stacy Sand), who's saddled with a dis- hypochondriac with bandaged arthritic Anyone not familiar with this play- wright is in for a treat. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire has traipsed over territory littered with dysfunctional families and MWVAA Artist of the Month lovable misfits before. A masterpiece of dark-light comedy that reaches farcical Opening Reception Aug. 7 proportions, Lindsay-Abaire features driv- en protagonists on manic quests in search The Mt. Washington Valley Arts the monotype and is fascinated with the of themselves. Kimberly is more a spring- Association (MWVAA) is holding its capricious nature of the medium. board for the insanity around her. August Artist of the Month Opening “Multiple Paths” showcases the depth of “I can best describe this play by calling Reception on Friday, Aug. 7. The recep- McLeavey’s artistic talents. it a symbiotic relationship of Comedy tion is open to the public and is held at the For questions regarding the application Central meets Twilight Zone,” says direc- MWV Visual Arts Center in Norcross process for Artist of the Month or about tor Mark DeLancey. “It’s touching while dates are Aug. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, Place (next to RSN) in North Conway the August reception, call 356-ARTS twisted, poignant yet perverse, and silly 29 and the doors open at 7:30 p.m. The from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (2787). More information and application and sarcastic all at the same time.” show starts at 8 p.m. To make reservations June McLeavey has been selected as the forms can be found online at Tickets prices for this show are $25 for for this show, call 662-7591 or email M&D ▲ MWVAA’s August Artist of the Month. www.mwvarts.org. nonmembers and $18 for members. Show Productions at [email protected]. ▲ McLeavey’s show, “Multiple Paths,” will be on display through Aug. 28. McLeavey will be exhibiting work across a wide range of media including monotypes, mono- prints, watercolor, oils, drawing and col- lage. As a career artist and art educator, Entertainment All Weekend!! Party With Sarty Every McLeavey draws inspiration from her stu- Sunday Night From 5:30-8:30PM dents and finds that their work informs Friday Night- hers. Through a variety of classes at Jon Sarty & Josh Ramsey Maine College of Art and most recently Eric Erskine At Their Acoustic Best the Fine Arts Work Center in Sponsored by Bud Light Lime Provincetown, Mass., McLeavey has dis- Saturday Night- covered a passion for printmaking. She has 603.383.8916 been drawn to the unpredictable nature of Tom Yoder at Whitney’s Inn next to Black Mt. • www.shovelhandlepub.com

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A19 Valley Round-Up Coming soon: ‘Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’ One rainy day, four children decide to tions will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, explore their new country home. Lucy, the from 5-9 p.m. Dancers auditioning must youngest, is curious about the wardrobe in be enrolled in 7th-12th grade. There are 4 an empty room, and discovers that it is a roles for ages 9-11 and 40 roles for 7th to portal to a snow-covered forest with a 12th graders with a total of 44 roles to be gaslight post in the center. There she cast. meets a faun, who introduces himself as The audition will consist of cold read- Tumnus and he invites her home for tea. ings from the script, and movement exer- Tumnus tells her that the land is called cises. A parent packet will be available at Narnia, which is ruled by the ruthless the time of the audition. Keep in mind a White Witch, who ensures that it is always production of this scale will require com- ‘Blood Brothers’ now onstage at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Winter, but never Christmas. Alas, the mitment and dedication. Conway. Matt Kacergis and Matt Patrick star as Mickey and Eddie, twin boys adventure begins! The Youth Players were formed two separated as babies, whose lives intertwine in Mt. Washington Valley Theatre This classic written by C.S. Lewis, and years ago under the direction of Arts In Company's production of Willy Russell's musical drama, ‘BLOOD BROTHERS,’ adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette, Motion co-founder Glenn Noble, and the playing now through August 15 at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway. will be presented by Arts In Motion Youth program has recently become a local phe- For reservations and information about this powerful musical, call the Box Office Players. The production will be directed nomenon. The organization in its first two at 603-356-5776 or visit the Theatre Company website at www.mwvtheatre.org. by Glenn Noble and Ged Owen, and cho- years has had over 100 local youth audi- (Photo Courtesy MWVAA) reographed by local dance star and KHS tion. The program offers youth in the senior, Rebecca Sciola. Performances are Mount Washington Valley opportunities slated for November at the Loynd to explore the performing arts. The arts Auditorium at Kennett High School. can touch us deeply in a multi-sensory way. The auditions will take place at the The performing arts, in particular, offer ‘Harvey’ is a riotous comedy Church Of The Nativity (next to the opportunities for developing relationships Gibson Center) Aug. 23, 4-8 p.m., and on with others. In addition, the program sup- Aug. 24 from 5-9 p.m. There are parts with a heart of gold available for dancers only, and those audi- NARNIA continues Page A22 By Janina Lamb THIS WEEK’S SHOW at The Barnstormers Theatre is filled with the silent patter of large rabbit ON feet, weaving in and around SALE! lesser beings who confirm the assertion of Shakespeare’s Did you know? Puck: “Lord, what fools these mortals be!” Part soap opera, part comic book, part classic Jen’s Friends is currently supporting Barnstormers, “Harvey” is a 36 local cancer patients. riotous comedy with a heart of gold. Help your neighbor, your friend, The Barnstormers’ beloved Dale Place (Elwood your co-worker... P. Dowd) takes on the role 5 messages that was played exclusively by Kelley Curran as Nurse Ruth Kelly, Dale Place as to choose from Your choice of 5 inspirational Francis Cleveland, The Elwood P. 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With extravagant comic caricatures, a dash of magic, adorable set changes, and in the end, the better angels of human nature in ascendency, “Harvey” is a play that will delight theatregoers of every age. Valley Train Friday Night is Family Night at The Barnstormers. Family groups (which Now Running Daily departures from North Conway Station include at least one person 18 or under) 10:30 am, 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm (55-min rt) may purchase tickets on the day of the Conway: show for less than half price: $14.50 for Bartlett: 11:30 am & 2:30 pm. 6:00 pm Saturday (1-3/4 hrs rt) orchestra seats and $9.50 for the balcony. These special tickets are subject to avail- Notch Train: 11:00 am Tues., Thurs., & Sat. Crawford Depot ability, so first come, first served. In addi- tion, The Barnstormers also offers Saturday Matinee Young Audience Tickets for people 18 and under – $15 in the orchestra and $10 in the balcony. Harvey: Aug. 4–8 at The Barnstormers Theatre, Main St., Tamworth. 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Page A20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Entertainment

Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany H.A. Cassidy’s - Fryeburg, Maine Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford Open Mic Every Tuesday Host: Ronzony Simon Crawford Fri., Aug. 7 (A) Classic Pop Karaoke Every Thursday Host: Ronzony Ernie Anderson Sat., Aug. 8 (N) Rock Club 550 - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Homestead Restaurant - North Conway DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano

The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway TBA Fri., Aug. 7 (N) Live Entertainment Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music Delany’s - North Conway McDonough Brothers Band Wed., Aug. 12 (N) Rock Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - North Conway Stump Trivia Night Wednesdays (N) Trivia Game

Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Ready to squish, squash and roll TBA Fri., & Sat., Aug. 7 & 8 (N) Entertainment th Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen 14 Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen Silent Minds Thurs., Aug. 6 (N) Rock Flashback Fri., Aug. 7 (N) Rock set for Aug. 8 & 9 Full Circle Sat., Aug. 8 (N) Rock On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9, Hours of Great Glen will be timed by Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village Great Glen Trails will host the 14th annu- RealTime™ Scoring. RealTime™ Dennis O’Neil & Thurs., Aug. 6 (N) Celtic/Folk Jon Deveneau al 24 Hours of Great Glen, a 24-hour Scoring is the timing system of the pre- Dennis & Davey Sat., Aug. 8 ( N) Celtic/Folk mountain bike race held at the base of Mt. mier 24-hour mountain bike event pro- Kevin Dolan & Sun., Aug. 9 (N) Celtic Folk Washington. Registration is still open, and duction company, Granny Gear Simon Crawford volunteers are also needed. Productions. The addition of RealTime™ The 24 Hours of Great Glen begins at Scoring will improve the flow of the event Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson noon on Aug. 8 and runs until noon on for all racers and provide accurate in-race Eric Erskine Fri., Aug. 7 (N) Folk Aug. 9. Competitors race around the clock stats and lap times. Tom Yoder Sat., Aug.8 (N) Folk & Rock and may compete solo or in teams of two, Not just a mountain bike race, the 24 John Sarty Sun., Aug. 9 (A) Rock four or five for a total purse of more than Hours of Great Glen features Festival 24, $10,000 in cash and prizes. The goal is to which is packed with contests and games Up Country Tavern - North Conway DJ Kristen Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing ride as many laps of the 8.25-mile course for the whole family, including the 24 DJ Fri., Aug. 7 (N) DJ /Dancing as possible. Registration closes on Tues- Minutes of Great Glen — a mountain bike DJ Sat., Aug. 8 (N) DJ /Dancing day, Aug. 4, at noon, and spaces are still race for the kids. available. The race course is currently marked Wildcat Tavern - Jackson Village In 2009, Great Glen Trails has and open daily for racers to preview before Mark Russo Fri., Aug. 7 (N) Edgy Rock increased the prize purse by more than race day. Due to the soggy weather this Scot Montgomery Sat., Aug. 8 (N) Folk/Acoustic $1,000. The biggest increases are in the summer, many sections of the course are male and female solo categories. The win- muddy — some too muddy to ride. Great The Wentworth - Jackson Village ner of each of the 24-hour solo categories Glen Trails will make the final determina- Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., Aug. 7 & 8 (N) Piano will pocket $500 this year. tion of the exact course on race day, but White Mountain Hotel - North Conway For those not ready to tackle the full 24, some short singletrack sections may be Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano a 12-hour division will also be offered this eliminated. Course adjustments are not year. Designed to introduce more riders to unprecedented, as last year the heavy rains endurance racing, in this division, com- the day before the event forced the elimi- WANTED 10 HOMES FOR petitors will race the same exact course and nation of a quarter-mile section of the have the same starting time as the 24-hour course. After riding for 24 hours, not a sin- DISPLAY PURPOSES competitors, but their race ends at mid- gle rider complained about the shortened night. The 12-hour version will offer solo, course. NEW NEW two-person and four-person divisions. One of the keys to the continued suc- FOR Also for the first time ever, the 24 cess of the 24 Hours of Great Glen is vol- 2009 PREMIUM VINYL SIDING unteers, and Great Glen Trails is in need of help again this year. Volunteers are needed 2009 PREMIUM WINDOWS for shifts around the clock to assist as course marshals, timers and other posi- CALL 1-866-823-2900 tions. All volunteers will receive lunch, t- REMODCO, INC. GREAT GLEN continues Page A22 100% FINANCING – CONSOLIDATION Get your Government Rebate Program from us!

The 14th annual 24 Hours of Great Glen will be held beginning at noon on Saturday, Aug. 8, and finish at noon 24 hours later, on Sunday, Aug. 9. Spaces are still available for the grueling mountain bike race by logging on toi www.24HoursofGreatGlen.com. (Justin Macomber Photo)

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Street Program is holding their annual barbeque Sunday 9 What to Do at the park in Center Ossipee from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes barbeque chicken, baked 4th Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen. The can- Friday 7 beans, coleslaw, corn on the cob, watermelon, non will fire to signal the start of the annual moun- A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings brownies and beverages. Tickets are $10 for tain bike race held on the Great Glen trail system held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for youth 10 and under in Pinkham Notch. For 24 hours, rain or shine, 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near and Children under age five are free. Proceeds riders will take on the race course for this chal- you. benefit Ossipee Main Street projects. For more lenging and grueling event. Spectators are encour- information or advance tickets, call 539-7200. aged to come cheer on the racers and enjoy the Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, festivities under the event tent. For more informa- corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove 21st Annual Wildman Biathlon. The 21st tion call 466-2333 or visit www.24hoursofgreat- Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go Annual Wildman Biathlon to the top of Wildcat glen.com. to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Mountain starts in Shelburne at 8 a.m. with a 10K Comedian Bob Marley. The Fryeburg Academy Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in run, then 22.3-mile bicycle and finishing with a ‘Blood Brothers.’ The Mount three-mile UPHILL Run to finish at Wildcat LaCrosse Boosters presents Bob Marley at 6 p.m. Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early at the Leura Hill Eastman Center for the Washington Valley Theatre Company will Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games Mountain Summit. Take the challenge! Proceeds to benefit the Coos County Retired and Senior Performing Arts in Fryeburg, Maine. Tickets are perform “Blood Brothers” through Aug. start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact $15 and are available by calling the box office at David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890-9222. Volunteer Program. For more information call 15 at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in 752-4103 or visit www.skiwildcat.com. 207-935-9232. ‘Blood Brothers.’ The Mount Washington Valley North Conway. The show begins at 8 p.m. 147th Birthday of the Mt. Washington Auto Concerts by the River. The Concert by the River Theatre Company will perform “Blood Brothers,” Series will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. behind The Tickets are $29 per person. For informa- through Aug. 15 at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in Road. Come join in celebrating the 147th birth- tion or to reserve tickets, call the box day of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, the oldest Other Store in Tamworth Village. Suggested North Conway. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets donation $2 to $5. office at 356-5776. (Courtesy Photo) are $29 per person. For information or to reserve manmade attraction in America. Vintage horse tickets, call the box office at 356-5776. drawn and automotive stages, which have operated Fund-Raising Breakfast. There will be a pancake breakfast to benefit MWV Addiction Treatment for the past 140-plus years, will be on display. tickets, call the box office at 356-5776. Book and Bake Sale. As part of Freedom Old Don’t miss this opportunity to be involved in part Solutions. The breakfast will be served at the Home Week there will be a Book and Bake Sale of New Hampshire history. Vehicles with a “This Masonic Lodge in North Conway (above the ‘A Winter’s Tale.’ Advice to the Player’s 12th sea- held today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tomorrow Car Climbed Mt. Washington” sticker attached move theater), from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more son kicks off with Shakespeare’s play “A Winter from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Freedom Gallery prior to arrival will receive free passage up the Mt. information call 374-6241. Tale,” today through Aug. 16 at the Sandwich driveway and barn on Elm Street in Freedom Washington Auto Road. Call 466-3988 or Fairgrounds Stage in Sandwich at 2 p.m. Tickets Village. For more information, call the Freedom www.mountwashingtonauto road.com. Monday 10 are $15 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Public Library at 539-5176. For more information, call 986-6253. Church Supper. A delicious church supper will be Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Community Food Center. The served at the Conway Village Congregational Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., ‘Deathtrap.’ The Barnstormers Theatre in Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Center Church located on Main Street in Conway from 5 located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Tamworth will present Deathtrap by Ira Levin based at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal to 7 p.m. The menu includes Swedish Meatballs Route 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. from Aug. 11 through 15. Evening performances Church on Old Route 25 is open every Tuesday and all the fixings. Admission is $10 for adults and Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the begin at 8 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesday $5 for children. For more information, call 447- North Conway Community Center for tango les- prices range from $23 to $28 for evening shows evenings from 5 to 7 p.m., except for holidays. 3851. sons. Beginners meet at 5 p.m. Intermediate and $15 to $20 for matinees. For information or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 323-8500. ‘Harvey.’ The Barnstormers Theatre in Eastman Lord House Museum Tours. The dancers meet at 6 p.m. Classes are $10 per person. Tamworth will present “Harvey” by Mary Chase Conway Historical Society is offering tours of the No partner necessary. New students welcome. For Model Railroad Open House. The North from Aug. 4 through 8. Evening performances Eastman Lord Museum located on Main Street in more information, call 383-9403. Conway Model Railroad Club will have a public begin at 8 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket Conway from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information or Benefit Performance of ‘Forever Plaid.” The open house every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday prices range from $23 to $28 for evening shows to book a tour, contact the Conway Historical Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company will until mid-October at their layout room in the and $15 to $20 for matinees. For information or to Society at 447-5551. perform a benefit performance of “Forever Plaid” Freight House of the Conway Scenic Railroad in purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 323-8500. North Conway Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday for the Habitat for Humanity at the Eastern Slope daily. See model railroading come to life. Free MWVAA Friday Painters Group. The Friday from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Playhouse in North Conway at 8 p.m. Ticket price admission and donations accepted. For more Painters’ Group will be painting at Whitney’s Inn Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian is $29 per person. With each ticket purchased a $5 information, call 356-3416. in Jackson this week from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Church in Freedom Village. For more information donation will be made to MVW Habitat for Meet at 5-mile Circuit Road in Jackson. All ability call 539-2637. Humanity. For more information or to purchase Story Time in Tamworth. The Cook Memorial levels are encouraged to join. This is open to tickets, call the box office at 256-5776. Library offers a story time for young children member s of MWVAA and non-members. For Freedom Old Home 5K Run. The White Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first three more information, call 356-2787. Mountain Milers will hold a 5K Road Race at the Pub located on Kearsarge Street in North Conway Tuesdays of each month. For more information Freedom Elementary School as part of Freedom call 323-8510. Ossipee Farmers’ Market. The Ossipee Old Home Week. Sign in and registration for the will hold an 8-ball billiard tournament on Farmers’ Market will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. event is at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. A Mondays at 7 p.m. Single elimination, winner Summer Mountain Bike Series. Great Glen at Main Street Park in Center Ossipee. Fresh pro- kids Free Fun Run will start at 9 a.m. For more takes all. For more information, call 356-6460. Trails will hold a weekly mountain biking series duce, meats, breads, cheese, baked goods and information or to pre-register contact Cindy Davis Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking every Tuesday from July 7 to Aug. 25 from 3:30 to much more. Something new each week. For more at 539-9547. Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 7 p.m. Riders compete against the clock in this information, call 539-7200. fun, easy going series. The course takes advantage Key West Symphony Young Artist Program. 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. of our carriage roads and single track in our trail Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark The Key West Symphony Young Artists Program Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- system at the base of Mt. Washington. Complete Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Leura Hill fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- five out of eight weeks to become eligible for the to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- Eastman Performing Arts Center located on the mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. prize lottery. Event fee: Adults: $60 / Kids (Ages 5- 2200. campus of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Maine. Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the 17) $30 / Adults - One Race: $12 / Kids - One Tickets for the perfromance may be purchased by Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public Congregational Church (brown church) on Main Race: $7. Call 466-2333 or visit the website: calling the box office at 207-935-9232. Library hosts infant and toddler story time from Street in Conway Village serves a free community http://greatglentrails.com/Page-236.html for 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- Tennis Tournament. As part of the Freedom Old dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For more details. 1537. Home Week an open tennis tournament will be information call 447-3851. GMCG Summer Celebration: The Green held at Purity Spring Resort’s Boys Camp in Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center Wednesday 12 Mountain Conservation Group will host a Madison at 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to for Senior Services in North Conway offers a Cancer Support Group. Every third Wednesday Summer Celebration Event to celebrate its hard the winners. To register or for more information, number of activities and informational programs a cancer support group will meet at Saco River working volunteers and members. Live music with call 539-7914. for seniors, including yoga and mobility classes, a Medical Group located on Greenwood Avenue in singer/guitarist Kathy Bennett and lots of food. Summer Contradance in Tamworth. Tamworth game day, computer labs, dances, support groups, Conway from 7 to 8 p.m. Cancer patients, care- Plus a bonfire and classes on bow drill fire making Outing Club will be sponsoring a Summer movies, health related service programs and trips. givers, family members and previous patients are and a wile edibles walk from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contradance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Call 356-3231 for details. invited to attend. This is free and open to the pub- Dinner and music from 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Join us Tamworth Town House on Main Street in Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. Washington lic. For more information, call Donnarae at 356- at 196 HUntress Bridge Road in Effingham. To Tamworth Village to benefit ski and baseball pro- Valley Arts Association located at Norcross Circle 3448. RSVP or for more information call 539-1859. grams for Tamworth Children. For more informa- in North Conway will hold life drawing session on Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the Saturday 8 tion call 323-8023. the second and fourth Mondays of the month from Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. 6 to 8 p.m. The class is $10 per session for mem- Coffee, tea, sweets and great conversation are all 3rd Annual BBQ in the Park. Ossipee Main bers and $12 for non-members. Artists should part of this morning. Bring a friend or come alone. bring their own materials including the medium of All are welcome. choice and a drawing board. For more information Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one or to register, call 356-2787. to one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte Co-sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is hold- Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up ing story time for preschoolers age five and under an appointment at 356-3231. on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 207-925-3177. in Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church free dinner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather Eastman Lord House Museum Tours. The washington.com or 466-2333. permitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts Conway Historical Society is offering tours of the Great Glen To register, to learn more information for charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no Eastman Lord Museum located on Main Street in about the course or Festival 24 or to view matter age or ability. For more information call Conway from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information or Pauline at 539-4709. Continued from Page A21 the race forum, visit www.24HoursofGre- to book a tour, contact the Conway Historical atGlen.com. Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational Spanish Society at 447-5551. with Isabel Costa every Monday at the Met in Fryeburg Academy Film Series. Fryeburg shirt, a trail pass for Great Glen Trails and Great Glen Trails is open daily for bik- North Conway. Beginners will meet at 2:45 p.m. a pass for the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Academy’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts ing and paddling. For more information, and intermediates will meet at 3:45 p.m. New stu- Center presents film night at 7 p.m. The film is To volunteer for the 24 Hours of Great visit www.greatglentrails.com or call 466- dent welcome. The cost is $10 per person/per les- open to all. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for Glen, contact Kelly Evans at kelly@ mt- 2333. ▲ son. For more information or to signup, call 383- students. Children under 14 must be accompanied 9403. by an adult. For more information, call 207-935- Zumba Dance Classes. Dotti Aiello will present 9232. Zumba Dance Class lessons every Monday, Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations “Fame,” and the original work, “Shades Of 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in throughout the Valley. Class is $5 per person with Gray.” They also produced the highly suc- North Conway Village. The program is free and multi-class discount cards available. For class loca- Narnia open to the public to discuss feelings about the cessful production of “Grease” with the tions and more information, call 978-790-3375 or death of loved ones. For more information call Jeff Continued from Page A20 Kennett Drama Club, selling out five of 383-8264. at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care the six nights, with over 2,700 audience Services of NCC at 356-7006. ports many of the New Hampshire members. Narnia is expected to rival these Tuesday 11 ‘Blood Brothers.’ The Mount Washington Valley Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Department of Education Benchmarks. attendance numbers. Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature pro- The Youth Players has produced such For more information, visit artsinmo- Theatre Company will perform “Blood Brothers,” through Aug. 15 at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in gram for children ages three through five and their shows as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” tiontheater.com, email Glenn at gnoble@ar- North Conway. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” tsinmotiontheater.com, or call 986-9797. ▲ are $29 per person. For information or to reserve Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in

Page A22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 3:00PM CONWAY LIBRARY PRESENTS: 11 Tuesday subject to change ‘RHYTHM & RHYMES’ 9:00AM TBA AUG 7 TO AUG 13, 2009 4:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (8/10) (Schedule Subject to Change) 5:00PM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 3:00PM PAWPRINTS website: www.vv3tv.org DOUBLE-HEADER (GAMES 3&4) 3:30PM HARVEST HILLS phone: 603-356-8941 7:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT 4:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (8/5) 5:00PM LIVINGSTON TAYLOR CONCERT 7 Friday subject to change 9:00PM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (7/30) 7:00PM PAWPRINTS 6:00AM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT 7:30PM HARVEST HILLS (8/5) 8:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 9 Sunday subject to change 9:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (8/10) 9:00AM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 6:00AM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (7/30) 13 Thursday subject to change DOUBLE-HEADER 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 6:00AM CONWAY SELECTMEN (8/11) 12:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 9:00AM CONWAY LIBRARY PRESENTS: 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 12:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL ‘RHYTHM & RHYMES’ 12 Wednesday subject to change 9:00AM RECREATION WEEKLY 1:00PM BRADLEY PARK CONCERT 10:00AM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6:00AM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (8/10) 9:30AM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 3:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT (8/5) 12:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 10:00AM BRADLEY PARK CONCERT 5:00PM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 12:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 9:00AM PAWPRINTS DOUBLE-HEADER (GAMES 1 &2) 1:00PM BRADLEY PARK CONCERT 9:30AM HARVEST HILLS 12:00PM PAWPRINTS 7:00PM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 2:00PM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (7/30) 10:00AM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12:30PM HARVEST HILLS DOUBLE-HEADER (GAMES 3&4) 5:00PM BOB KILHAM CONCERT 12:00PM LIVINGSTON TAYLOR CONCERT 1:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9:00PM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (7/30) 7:00PM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 3:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (8/10) 3:00PM CONWAY SELECTMEN (8/11) DOUBLE-HEADER (GAMES 3&4) 5:00PM PAWPRINTS 5:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 9:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT 5:30PM HARVEST HILLS 5:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 8 Saturday subject to change (8/5) 6:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6:00PM BRADLEY PARK CONCERT 5:30AM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (7/30) 7:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 7:00PM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 7:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL PLAYOFF DOUBLE-HEADER 9:00AM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 10 Monday subject to change 8:00PM BRADLEY PARK CONCERT (GAMES 7&8) DOUBLE-HEADER (GAMES 3&4) 6:00AM TBA 9:30PM CONWAY SELECTMEN (8/11) 9:00PM ARTS JUBILEE CONCERT 12:00PM CONWAY REC SOFTBALL PLAYOFF 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT DOUBLE-HEADER (GAMES 1 &2)

Albany. For more information call 447-6991 or on mation or to register. North Conway presents the 6th annual “For from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, the web at www.tinmtn.org. Summer Story Time. The North Conway Katie, For Dance, For Healing” benefit concert at Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet Library located on Main Street in North Conway 6:30 p.m. at the Hog Coliseum in North Conway, Church in Freedom Village. For more information Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) will offer story time outside on the lawn for chil- rain or shine. A $5 donation is suggested. Proceeds call 539-2637. at the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore dren every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. through benefit the Katie Armstrong Dance Scholarship to Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only locat- Street and Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. Aug. 13. The story time is geared for children ages aid dancers going onto college and young local ed on White Mountain Highway next to For information contact Linda Littlefield at 539- three to six with their siblings. No registration is dancers to pursue dance training. For more infor- D’Angelo’s Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. 8090. necessary and admission is free. For more infor- mation, call 356-3422. to noon. All puppies must be on a leash and up to Wednesdays at Wildcat. Wildcat Mountain in mation, call the library at 356-2961. Captain Enoch Remick Open House. The date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For Pinkham Notch will offer an interactive outdoor Friday 14 Captain Enoch Remick House in Tamworth, built more information call 356-7297. program each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon circa 1808, is listed on the National Register of White Mountain Arts Festival. The Jackson through July and August. The programs will differ A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings Historic Places and displays Victorian furnishing Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the White from week to week, but will include either a hike held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- in a comfortable domestic setting, as the Remick Mountain Arts Festival in the Jackson Park from on the Wildcat Trail, an Alpine 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near family may have lived. This was the boyhood 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow from 10 Discovery/Gondola skyride to the Summit or a you. home and medical office of Dr. Edwin Crafts a.m. to 4 p.m. Selected artists and craftspeople will Remick. The home also features hand-painted Pond Full of Fun. The programs are free of charge Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, be selling their work. Musicians and food vendors wall murals from the early 19th century, attributed (fee for the Gondola Skyride) and open to all. Call corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove will also be located in the park. Prizes will be to the work of John Avery. The doors will open 466-3326 for further information. Street in North Conway. awarded at the end of the day. For more informa- from 1 to 4 p.m. for public touring. Free admis- tion, call 383-9356. White Mountain Stamp Club. The White AMC Summer Evening Program Series. The sion. Call 323-7591 or visit www.remickmuse- Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present um.org for more information. Sunday 16 Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and again free evening programs at 8 p.m. throughout the Empty Pockets in Concert. The South on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at summer. Programs are free and open to the public. Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is Effingham/West Parsonsfield Citizens the home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH For more information on the programs offered offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of Organization will present Empty Pockets in con- Route 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald contact the AMC at 466-2727. Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha Hill Road in Albany). Everyone interested in col- cert at 7 p.m. at the South Effingham Church yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and lecting stamps is welcome to attend. For more Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in located on Route 153 in South Effingham. This relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and information, call Barbara at 447-5461 or email at Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early enthusiastic and dedicated group of musicians play locations vary throughout the Valley. For more [email protected]. Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games traditional and Celtic music. For more informa- information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact tion, call 539-5233. at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890-9222. Thursday 13 Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday ga.com. Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Center Pub located on Kearsarge Street in North Conway 2 will hold a 9-ball billiard tournament on based at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal -for-1 Tubing Tickets Thursdays at 7 p.m. Double elimination, winner Church on Old Route 25 is open every Tuesday Thurs. Nites 4-6pm takes all. For more information, call 356-6460. and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, except for holi- days. Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks MWVAA Friday Painters Group. The Friday 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Painters’ Group will be painting at the the Farm Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- by the River B&B in North Conway from 9 a.m. fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- to 12:30 p.m. Park on the street out of the bike mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. lane. All ability levels are encouraged to join. This is open to members of MWVAA and non-mem- Eastman Lord House Museum Tours. The bers. For more information, call 356-2787. Conway Historical Society is offering tours of the Eastman Lord Museum located on Main Street in Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark Conway from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 to book a tour, contact the Conway Historical to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- Society at 447-5551. 2200. Entrain in Concert. Entrain’s Drums for Peace Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public Concert will be held at Cranmore Mountain Library hosts infant and toddler story time from Resort in North Conway. Doors open at 6 p.m. 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- with Mango Groove Steel Band. Entrain will take 1537. the stage at 7:30 p.m. The event is inside in the 10th Mountain Pavilion. General admission is Saturday 15 $10. Reserved seating is $20. Tickets at the door 37th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road are $15 and kids under 12 are free. Proceeds will Hillclimb. People may have seen these bike racers support the Gifts of Life Charities. For more on TV challenging mountains in Europe, but they information or to reserve tickets, call 356-5100. call this event the “Toughest Hillclimb Race in the Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. World,” 7.6 miles up the Mt. Washington Auto The Mountain of Hope grief support program for Road in Pinkham Notch. Come see for yourself children and teens is held every Thursday at All why the top racers from around the world and Saint’s Episcopal Church on South Main Street in local riders travel to the challenge. Call 447-6991 Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 p.m. The program is spon- or [email protected] for more informa- sored by the VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll tion. County. Pre-registration is required. Contact Benefit Dance Performance. The Axis dancers Sheryl Power at 569-2729 ext. 230 for more infor- and alumni from Jeanne Limmer Dance Center in

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darmes and funky grand hotel, The Riding the Balsams, is, to my way of thinking, the most picturesque of the notches. It’s also North Country the notchiest of the notches to cycle. It’s like riding up a steep roofline: up, up, flip By Peter Minnich over the ridge line at the top, and down Contributing Writer you go on the other side. No other notch I YOU REMEMBER THAT FREN- can think of has that sharp a crest. ch bakery in Colebrook? It was all over the Climbing from the Errol side is short news last spring. If you missed it, let me and steep, 400 vertical feet in about a mile. recap: A couple of French nationals Climbing from the Colebrook side is a opened a bakery up in Colebrook about more gradual effort, covering three or four eight years ago. Everything was going miles, with only the last hundred yards or along fine. The town learned to love them so a steep grunt. The road on the west side and needed them. Then, last April word of the Notch has had considerable recon- came that the bakery was closing down. struction after washing out several years Seems the problem was that one of the ago. owners — Verlaine Daeron — had her visa The five-mile section between the renewal rejected by the US Embassy in Notch and the Coleman State Park road is Paris. The reason for the rejection? The smooth with wide shoulders. Past that, the bakery wasn’t making enough money. roadway narrows and deteriorates some- To make a long story short, the towns- what. With a stop at the Balsam’s Spring, a people came together, calling and writing short distance north on the hotel access letters to all the important politicians — Sally tries to stuff road, to refresh our water supply, it took us Judd Gregg, Jean Shaheen, even Patrick a big crusty loaf of two hours to reach Colebrook from Errol. Leahy from over the river in Vermont. French bread into I had the mistaken idea that Le Rendez- That did the trick, and the State her rack trunk at Vous was south of town on Route 3, so we Department restored Daeron’s visa, after Le Rendez-Vous in rode that way with no success. We went all. So, the bakery — Le Rendez-Vous — Colebrook, NH. back north past the Route 26 junction until stayed open, supplying hardy baguettes, we spotted a bright yellow building with croissants, and madeleines to the nouveau maroon trim on the corner of Bridge connoisseurs of the bois du nord. Errol are the four corners of one of the 16, 26, and 110 are heavily used by log and Street, the very road we always take to get It’s a good story with a happy ending. I nicest North Country loops I know of. chip trucks during the week, and from across the river to Route 102 in Vermont. read it with my high school students, and I This 86-mile loop follows the banks of what I saw, the timber industry is alive and We’d obviously ridden by the bakery sev- promised them I’d check out the place the both the Androscoggin and the driving hard. eral times in the past without noticing it. next time I was in Colebrook. (For the full Connecticut Rivers, and surmounts Sally and I happened to be camping up See what a little publicity can do? account, see The Boston Globe article, Dixville Notch on the northern leg, taking on Lake Umbagog last week, much of it We park our bikes inside the yellow May 21, 2009 at www.boston.com). in some of the finest rural countryside spent kayaking and fishing in the rain. But picket fence and enter. Inside we find a The main reason I go through around. If you’re into long loop rides, and Saturday turned out to be a fine, sunny day. world quite apart from the growl of Colebrook has to do with riding my bicy- you haven’t done this one, put it on the We pulled out of the campground in the Harleys and dump trucks outside. cle, which is why I mention it here. must-do list. One word of advice, though: morning and parked down in Errol. On Chamber music fills the room decorated Colebrook, Groveton, West Milan and ride this route on weekends only. Routes our touring bikes, we headed west on with Victorian furniture and lace curtains. Route 26, bound for Le Rendez-Vous. We At the back are displays of bread, didn’t have the time nor the energy for the madeleines, croissants, and bags of Belgian whole loop, but we figured an out-and- chocolate. Verlaine Daeron quietly fills the back over Dixville Notch would make a orders of the half-dozen customers, several respectable jaunt. seated, eating lunch. Our mission is bread, Dixville Notch, with its craggy gen- but we couldn’t pass up a warm croissant

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Page A24 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 and a cup of black coffee to fuel our return the hill and climbed to the quarries to look carded granite blocks. ing sports park is clever and compelling. journey. around. I’d been to the Barre quarries The entire 1500-acre area, where most While Kingdom Trail offers the classic All the baguettes were gone, but we before, years ago on a bright moonlit night of the 50 miles of single-track trails are Vermont scenery, Millstone Hill offers came away with a big loaf of crusty country in January; the huge spectral image of mas- located, consists of more than 20 quarries, gritty, rockbound massiveness with a pow- whole grain, which we had to section to sive white walls and awesome depths most abandoned and water-filled, and huge erful reminder of the past. It got me think- stuff it into Sally’s rack trunk. We should etched my memory. grout piles that tower above the trails. The ing about all the places around the country have brought the panniers for the pain I’ve always been fascinated by deep entire topography is a man-made waste- where wastelands could become mountain frais. We caught a nice tailwind on the way holes in the ground, filled with water. land, overgrown by lush hardwood forest bike parks. I applaud Couture and the east and made good time back to Errol, for Maybe it harks back to those spooky grav- and brush. You have to stop and look at it Millstone Trails Association for their vision a total roundtrip distance of 46 miles, el pits full of pale blue water I dove into as for a minute in order to comprehend the and commitment to make this unique proj- about the equivalent of riding from Glen a teenager, sometimes jumping blindly off magnitude and shape of the structure. ect happen. I’ll definitely be back before to Gorham and back. It’s good ride if the high banks in the dark of night. How I Years of sweat and agony went into this the season is over. you’re up North on a weekend. survived those crazy times I don’t know. piece of ground. To get to Millstone Hill, drive west on But here I am 50 years later, looking to ride You ride by piles of thick snake-like steel Route 302 to Woodsville, then cross the THE WEEK BEFORE, WE WENT my mountain bike among even bigger cables rusting in the woods. Huge wooden river to Wells River, Vt. Continue west on over to northern Vermont to ride a few of holes full of dark water. I should know bet- derrick poles lie fallen and rotting by the 302 through Groton and Orange to East the mountain bike networks and to try out ter; my mother would never approve. trailside. Despite all the neglect, decay, and Barre. At the traffic roundabout in East our new camp trailer. The weather was We drove up Websterville Road past random vegetation, the bike trails and the Barre, turn south on Route 110, but bear typically wet, but the little trailer got us up the first quarry and turned right on fresh tracks of riders add new life to this old immediately right at the fork just past the out of the mud. We spent the first night at Church Hill Road, still climbing. We spot- ground. It felt good to be pumping along service station. Climb the hill past the Fire Burke Mountain and rode the Kingdom ted a renovated-looking country store and among these artifacts. (Be sure to peruse Station on the left. Turn right on Church Trails for three hours the next afternoon, decided to stop for a sandwich. In the back the museum in the backrooms of the St., then left onto Websterville Road. when the sun actually came out for awhile. of the store, I noticed some used mountain Millstone Hill Store, where old photos Follow Websterville Road until you get to It was pretty soupy, but we found some bikes. When I asked about them, the pro- depict the quarries at the height of their the quarry. Turn right on Church Hill nice pieces of drier single-track along the prietor said this was the headquarters for activity.) Road and watch for the Millstone Hill north end of the White School trail that the Millstone Trails Association, the very We rode for about three hours, a few Country Store on the right. It should take made it worthwhile. That evening we place we were seeking. We’d lucked out! hard technical trails such as Whetmore about two hours, maybe a little more, from drove south over the mountain on Route After chatting to the owner/general Heights but more beautiful intermediate the Valley. 232 from Marshfield to Groton and manager, Pierre Couture, for awhile about cruisers such as Holy Ghost and Wynding It sounds complicated, but once you get camped at Ricker Pond State Park. his business, we paid the $8 trail fee, got Woods. The two-sided map is easy to use to East Barre, turn south and just keep Next day, the weather was still decent our maps, and started out on a trail right despite the number and intricacy of the going up the hill. You’ll find it. There are enough to take a long dry ride on the behind the store. His advice was to follow trails. All the trails on the map have been signs, and if worse comes to worse, stop Montpelier Wells River Rail Trail, includ- the red arrows, but we hadn’t gone far GPSed. All the quarries are numbered and and ask for the Millstone Hills bike trails. ing a stiff climb up the dirt road to the top before we were taking side trails, making named. Trail signage is adequate, though The locals I talked to know about it and of Owl’s Head Mountain, overlooking deviations. not always immediately visible. support it. It’s bringing new life and excite- Lake Groton. Heavy rain pounded the We made it out to the Grand Overlook, This is clearly a trail system that would ment to an old town. Mountain biking roof again during the night. which is a sort of big granite slab diving require months to master. In our three trails? French bakeries? New businesses in The rain stopped by the morning, but it board that drops off precipitously a couple hour ride, we barely scratched the surface. old economies. Maybe that’s what real took hours for the clouds to burn off. We hundred feet and looks out west toward For me the allure is not just the vastness stimulus is all about. packed up and headed west toward East Camel’s Hump and Mt. Mansfield. The and variety of the network, it’s the history Get on over to Millstone Hill, or up to Barre to find the Millstone Hill trail system Grand Outlook was the end of a rail line of the site and the sheer outrageousness of Colebrook, and be stimulated in the North we’d heard tales of. We parked the trailer that dumped the waste rock known as the venture. The concept of transforming Country. ▲ behind a service station at the bottom of “grout.” Grout forms huge ridges of dis- an old industrial wasteland into a challeng- Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME OF THE JUMBO AD WHICH WILL TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO LOYAL READERS IN ELEVEN WEEKLY PAPERS! FOR QUICK PLACEMENT OF NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com 24 YOUR AD IN THE NEXT hours a day ISSUE AND ONLINE 1-877-766-6891

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A27 ore than 170 cyclists represent- ing NY, CT, MA, VT, ME, CT, MDC, OH, ID, MD, NC, Taiwan, Canada, and NH rode Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s challenging 8th Mt. Washington Century benefit ride this past Saturday, Aug. 1, to support environ- mental education. Riders queued up at the Nature Learning Center at 6 a.m., while Trustees, staff, local EMTs, and volunteers includ- ing Red Jersey Cyclery, White Mountain Radio Club, and Mt. Washington Velo Club helped with registration tables, aid stations, support and communications vehicles, and a barbecue lunch. From the Nature Learning Center in Albany, the 100-mile ride winds around the base of Mt. Washington and traverses Bear, Crawford, and Pinkham Notches. John Oliver of Rye, N.H., was the first rider to complete the circuit. The youngest riders completing the 40-mile route were locals Daron Piotrow and Jackson Ross-Parent, ages 10 and 11 respectively. The oldest rider in the event was John Orcutt age 72. As in past years, Ed Bergeron was the largest pledge gath- erer with nearly $1,000 collected for the cause. The event helps raise funds for half the cost of providing environmental education programs in our local schools, scholar- ships for nature camps, and community

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