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THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY The Story Of The West Kebar: Captain Dwight Smith Sr.’s merchant ship was torpedoed during World War II, and writer Steven Caming tells the incredible story that followed …

Ski Jumping Champs: The Kennett High School Ski Jumping Team took home the State Champion trophy after the competition at Proctor Academy Feb. 13…

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A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Give a gift of family Page Two togetherness & lifelong memories… Open House offered on Feb. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. GSC’s OLLI program is a stimulus package for the mind By Linda Tucker experiences and pursue fresh interests. Each community presents unique educa- Contributing Writer OLLI at GSC is expecting vigorous tional offerings. There is no end to the THERE’S BEEN A LOT OF talk renewal numbers and is hoping to attract subjects that can be explored. This these days about the need for a stimulus at least 200 new members this spring! spring, topics offered in Conway will package. If you want to take a break from Structured as a membership program, encompass arts, literature, film, history, all the political turmoil, consider Granite participants pay $35 per year to join technology, religions, finances, science, State College’s OLLI program. It prom- OLLI and then usually an additional $5 world affairs and the environment. The ises a stimulus package for your brain that per session each time a class or workshop OLLI catalog gives full course listings for will also be loads of fun. And, it won’t meets. Some classes, however, are free! all campuses. require spending the grandkids’ inheri- Programs might consist of a single ses- According to Virginia Martin, OLLI tance to pay for it. sion or meet weekly for up to eight weeks Director and member, “all four OLLI On Feb. 26, Granite State College will usually for one-and-a-half to two hours. curriculum committees have worked cre- host an OLLI open house from 1 to 3 Course activities include lectures, travel, atively – not to mention diligently – to p.m. to launch its spring 2009 offerings at outdoor exploration, cultural and ethnic bring an enticing variety of great classes its campus at 53 Technology Lane in experiences, small group discussion and and activities.” The spring schedule con- Conway. social opportunities. tains some intriguing course titles. The open house will feature light Payment of membership dues gives If you’re the adventuresome type, you Story Land refreshments and a presentation by Betsy access to the programs and activities at might be fascinated by “The Lewis and Gemmecke, Outreach Coordinator. the Conway campus and at any of the Clark Expedition,” as relayed by Catalogs will be available, course facilita- other three Granite State College Marianne Borowski. Marianne will show 2009 Season tors will be on hand and attendees will be Institute locations in New Hampshire. and tell how she bicycled across the U.S. able to register for classes. With courses geared to students age 50 and over, OLLI (Osher Lifelong The graduation ceremony consisted Passes and Day Learning Institute) provides an opportu- of Instructor Richard Mullen lead- nity for adults to explore avenues of inter- ing the class in a Conga line around est in a collegiate environment without the OLLI GSC Conway campus. Passes are now the pressure of tests, grades or homework (Courtesy Photo) and at a surprisingly affordable cost. Regardless of a person’s educational background, this is a chance to learn for available! the fun of it. The Bernard Osher Foundation fos- ters a growing national network of lifelong learning institutes for seasoned adults located at 119 colleges and univer- sities from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska. Until recently, for New Hampshire residents to participate in OLLI, students needed to travel to Manchester, Concord or Exeter. The OLLI program came to Conway last fall and has already become hugely popular. With 83 new members in its debut year, it’s catching on fast as a place to meet with old and new friends, share

A Season Pass is just $66 per person, ages 3 and above, for unlimited admission every day of the 2009 season. Call 603-383-4186, ext. 0. It wasn't hard for these OLLI A Day Pass is just $25 per students to enjoy going back to school. The laughs came a mile person, ages 3 and above, for a minute as students in Richard admission one day in the 2009 Mullen's fall Gelotology class season. Purchase online and studied the effect of humor and laughter on the human body. print at home ($1.25 fee per (Courtesy Photo) ticket applies), or contact the Story Land office. On the Cover Inside Index A great year to be a Nordic skier A True Tale of Seamanship Arts & Entertainment...... Page B1 The trails of the Jackson Ski Touring Steve Caming uncovered the never- Calendar...... Page B6 Foundation have been alive with the before written tale of Captain Dwight Entertainment...... Page B8 sounds of happy Nordic skiers this sea- Smith of North Conway (father of son. The JSTF isn’t the only place to Dwight Smith Jr.,of Intervale) who On the Slopes & Trails...... Pages B2-4 find great cross-country conditions; commanded the merchant ship West On the Rockpile...... Page A10 Great Glen Trails, Bear Notch Ski Kebar, which was torpedoed during Nooks & Crannies...... Page A17 603-383-4186 Touring, Bretton Woods, MWV Ski & during World War II. But that’s just the Rt. 16, Glen, NH 03838 Snowshoe Foundation and King Pine beginning of this amazing story. Page Real Estate ...... Page A19 can all boast Nordic skiing bliss. www.storylandnh.com A6 Sports ...... Pages B10-15 (Thom Perkins/Jackson Ski Touring Photo)

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 in 2002 and rode the Lewis and Clark Trail from St. Louis to the Pacific on the Carol Foorde acts out the character of Molly 200th anniversary of the expedition in Ockett for the White Mountain Tales class. 2004. If you’re really looking for excite- (Courtesy Photo) ment, in week two, she promises to help you plan your own biking adventure with all the details to make it easy and fun. If all the electronic wizardry that your grandchildren are playing with has you baffled, “Gizmos and Gadgets” sounds like it will answer all your questions while providing an interactive experience. The grandkids might be impressed when you get fit on your Wii or text them from your Blackberry. And if you’re hoping to get an early glimpse of spring, take a May 6 walk in the woods with Joshua Potter, a natural- ist with the Tin Mountain Conservation Center. My husband and I have spent OLLI students engage many happy hours learning from Josh in printmaking dur- about the mountains and valley we live in. ing the fall term. There are 17 other courses to choose (Courtesy Photo) from, including Golf 101, Spontaneous Cooking, Mosaic Art and many more. To get the complete list, attend the open began to focus on offering courses to a “These results will be achieved not facilitators, topic experts and qualified house or visit the OLLI website at more mature population — those whose through a small number of large gifts but members with an accumulation of knowl- www.granite.edu/olli. Register early! primary purpose was to learn for the joy rather from a large number of dedicated edge. Wherever your interests may lie, Classes fill quickly. Credit cards are of learning, not to accumulate credits members making modest gifts.” you’re sure to find a lively and spirited accepted by phone at 447-3970. toward a degree or upgrade career skills. Martin is hoping that along with the group looking to share your enthusiasm. All presenters are volunteers and In early 2001, an endowed grant was $35 membership fee, members will con- Granite State’s Conway campus is future subject matter will be determined bestowed to the University of Southern sider including a $10 or larger tax- located off the White Mountain by the interests of the members. To Maine, enabling them to expand and deductible donation to OLLI. Highway (Rte. 16) in Suite 150 of the Mt. become an instructor, anyone with a improve their already existing “Senior OLLI can connect you with new and Washington Valley Economic Council's topic that they think is appealing and that College” with programs targeted toward fascinating people in your community Technology Village. For further informa- may be relevant to others is welcome to students near or at retirement age. from all walks of life. Members are tion about Granite State College or contact Betsy Gemmecke. Today, the OLLI at the University of retired, semi-retired, in transition, look- OLLI, logon to www.granite.edu/olli., OLLI derives its name from benefac- Southern Maine functions as a National ing for a change, or still working. or call 447-3970. ▲ tor Bernard Osher, a native of Biddeford, Resource Center facilitating the Educators include retired instructors, Maine, and a graduate of Bowdoin exchange of opinions, solutions and expe- College. Osher began his business career riences amongst the current network of managing the family’s hardware and over 120 nationwide OLLI centers. plumbing supply business before becom- Virginia Martin, OLLI Director, says ing involved in banking and investing. In that due to the current economic climate, 1997 he created the Bernard Osher OLLI at GSC is no longer receiving Foundation. The foundation’s stated mis- grant money from the Osher sion is “to seek to improve quality of life Foundation, but is currently operating on through support for higher education membership/class income and donations. and the arts.” “We hope to raise $3,200 this spring According to information published to reach our goal of $6,000 in member by the foundation, in the fall of 2000 it donations this fiscal year,” said Martin.

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Established 1976 Thanks for supporting the MGC Holiday Boutique PUBLISHER To the Editor, Vision, Karla Ficker’s “All Things sale, setting up for the sale and manning the The Mountain Garden Club (MGC) is Growing” program, and the Chamber of tables the day of the Holiday Boutique was Richard Piatt most appreciative to the Mount Commerce E-Traveler Newsletter. a huge undertaking and I express my appre- Washington Valley community for once Proceeds from the boutique benefits ciation to all MGC members and “Friends FOUNDING EDITORS again so generously supporting our annual MGC’s many beautification projects, as well of the Club,” who so willingly gave of their holiday boutique. This year’s theme was as our Alice T. Madden Scholarship Fund time and expertise to make this a magical R. Stephen Eastman “Home for the Holidays,” held at the North that is used to award scholarships to resi- event. Jane Golden Reilly Conway Community Center on Saturday, dents of the Valley. As always, the proceeds The Mountain Garden Club is dedicated Dec. 13. There was a wonderful turnout and from the sale of paperwhites and amaryllis to the promotion of all phases of horticul- MANAGING EDITOR everyone was in the holiday spirit, anxious bulbs are donated to Jen’s Friends. The feature, floral design, civic beautification, com- to buy all the beautiful items that the MGC tured items at this year’s Holiday Boutique munity service, conservation, youth projects Nina Perry members had been working on for several were the garden art, hand-painted by the and scholarships within the Mount months. Painted Ladies of Jackson and the tea cup Washington Valley region. It is a member of COPY WRITING/ We would also like to thank the organi- candles made with soy wax. There was a the New Hampshire Federation of Garden zations and businesses that helped us with wide variety of sewn items that make won- Clubs, District 1, and the National Garden PROOFREADING donations and discounts, especially the derful gifts or to keep for your own use at Clubs, Inc., New England Region. For Nina Perry Jackson Historical Society, GDC Garden home. more information regarding the club, its Kristina Whitten Center, Shaw’s, and Hannaford. We Finally, the success of the holiday bou- programs and activities, go to www.moun- received excellent publicity from the radio tique would not have been possible without taingardenclub.org. stations WPKQ, WJSK and WMWV the many hours put in by our hardworking Gini Cornila, President CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Drive Time; the newspapers, The Conway and dedicated Mountain Garden Club Mountain Garden Club Ann Bennett Daily Sun, Mountain Ear and Freedom members. The many workshops conducted Pru Smith Crossroads, as well as RSN TV, Valley to create the decorative items available for Steven D. Smith A new, updated Valley-wide public transport system is more important than ever Peter Minnich To the Editor, were living below the poverty level, and over and, over time, more than make up for the Steve Caming Transportation isn’t important until you 11,000 residents were age 60 and older, a cost of public routes. Linda Tucker don’t have it. population that is projected to reach 33,000 Community transportation improves the Karen Stancik Previous failed attempts at a community by 2025. People living in a rural communi- economy, enhances the environment, and transportation system in Carroll County ty without access to transportation are iso- supports public health. Carroll County res- John Harrigan have prompted people to raise questions lated from medical assistance, job opportu- idents pay into the system that spends bil- Paul Stuart about the viability of the Carroll County nities, and other vital services. lions of tax dollars each year to do just that Transit Project (CCTP, a new initiative Historically, transportation providers in other communities. It is way past time for sponsored by Tri-County CAP). “If it didn’t have received reimbursement from federal Carroll County to be on the receiving end CONTRIBUTING work then, why will it work now?” The and state agencies for transporting the eld- of that equation. PHOTOGRAPHERS answer is twofold: increased need and sys- erly, disabled, and Medicaid recipients to If you would like to know more about the Steven D. Smith tem design. essential services. The absence of a coordi- Carroll County Transit Project, contact me The CCTP is a multi-modal system, nated effort, coupled with the increase in at 323-8150 or [email protected]; or attend Joshua Spaulding which includes public routes running along numbers of people needing service, evolved the next meeting of the CCTP on Karen Stancik Routes 25 and 16. In addition, dial-a-ride into an extremely expensive, inefficient sys- Thursday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Linda Tucker and volunteer driver services will be coordi- tem. Consequently, federal and state agen- Sununu Room at the Tri-County CAP nated to transport people from their starting cies will no longer provide subsidy for trans- Resource Center in Tamworth. location to the public routes providing portation unless the provider is part of a Theresa Kennett, Project Manager ADVERTISING SALES access to everyone, particularly the growing regional plan focused on coordination of Carroll County Transit Project Shannon Houde population of people most in need. services. The efficiency achieved by coordi- Tri-County CAP Resource Center As of 2006, nearly 1,300 Carroll County nating with a public route system will COMPUTER GRAPHICS, residents were disabled, 3,706 residents increase the number of people being served DESIGN & COMPOSITION A message to our readers who receive the Mountain Ear by mail Amanda Dunleavy Out of state and out of area mail sub- Our circulation department (603-569- understatement. 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All you are truly sorry. post office in the early morning hours on need is a user name and password and you Even though fighting the postal service DISTRIBUTION the day it is published. Every week. Where can access your favorite paper the day it is is like fighting city hall, we’ll keep up the it goes from there is anybody’s guess. published. If you’re not already signed up, battle in hopes of getting somebody’s Bill Collins Nobody at the post office of entry or the just go to newhampshirelakesandmoun- attention. But we won’t be sending them John Myers post office of receipt seems to know either. tains.com and click on the icon of your anything in the mail. We know lots of mail bounces around from newspaper to do so. Rich Piatt, Publisher Darlene Westfall regional post office to other post offices To say we’re frustrated by the lack of Salmon Press Papers Tina Lamy before it finally reaches its destination. service from the post office would be an

The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN EAR is published on Thursdays as an independent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and western Oxford County, Maine. The MOUNTAIN EAR office is located at Ear Marks Mountain River Village on Route 16 in Conway, New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence to: The MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818. The telephone number to call for general information and display advertising is 603-447-6336. For classified advertising call 877-766-6891. MWVAA introduces new monthly program The Fax number is 603-447-5474. Ear on Web: newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Marketing Brown Bag Lunch Series E-mail: [email protected] for news or [email protected] for ad material The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is for Artists begins March 4 payable in advance. CONWAY — The Mt. Washington Valley Frameworks and Duane Hammond – artist the area’s artists, artisans, and craftspeople,” ADVERTISING DEADLINES Arts Association (MWVAA) is introducing a and owner of Pig In a Poke; April 1 – states Jan Eskedal, Board President. Advertising insertion orders must be placed one week new monthly program - the Lunchtime Internet Shoestring Marketing with Allen There is no cost to attend the two-hour in advance of publication date, and advertising copy must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. Brown Bag Marketing Series which will run and Lani Voivod of Epiphanies Inc; May 6 – workshops, just bring lunch and marketing once a month from March through June Made in N.H. – How to Promote Your questions regarding your art. This program LETTERS POLICY and begin again in September. This series is Work – representatives from Made In N.H.; will take place the first Wednesday of the The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor open to all area artists, artisans, and crafts- June 3 – How to Approach a Gallery with month from noon to 2 p.m. at the MWVAA pertaining to local community issues. All correspondence should be signed, include a return people. Don Sutton of Surroundings Art Gallery. office in Norcross Place (next to RSN). address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, Each month, a featured speaker will “The Mt. Washington Valley Arts Information on classes and workshops N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to deliver a presentation leaving time for ques- Association has made a commitment to sup- being offered by the MWVAA, including [email protected]. All letters should be received prior to publication and be no longer than tions and a round table discussion. The fea- porting the visual artists of the region in course descriptions, dates and prices, can be 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to tured speakers and topics are: March 4 – building their expertise in promoting and found online at mwvarts.org or by calling edit letters for length and clarity and to not publish Reproducing and Packaging Your Work selling their work. The organization is very 356-ARTS (2787). ▲ letters deemed unsuitable. with Louise Perry from Vintage excited to be offering these workshops to

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Vocal Jazz, Big Band and Jazz Combo were all recognized for excellence Fryeburg Academy jazz students win big at Berklee Jazz Fest FRYEBURG, Maine — Sometimes they make it look easy! Fryeburg Academy Fryeburg Academy’s Big Band Jazz students began their competitive (Photo Courtesy of Dawn LaCasce) season on a high note by winning big at the 41st annual Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston. High energy performances by all three groups, Vocal Jazz, Big Band and Jazz Combo were recognized at the evening’s award ceremony. Birth of the Cool Combo members, seniors, Jared LaCasce, Tyler Arnold, Anya Rose, Dan Rounds and sophomore, Devin LaCasce, outperformed schools from all over the U.S. to capture their first ever Berklee title. Vocal Jazz and Big Band were both awarded second place. This was director, Brent LaCasce's 17th Berklee festival and certainly one of the most rewarding. To have all three groups place in their respective divi- sions recognized the time and hard work that each student put into the performances. Ensembles are judged by a panel of top Berklee College faculty members and given a short critique following their performance. The judges were clearly impressed with what they saw and heard. Big Band, with its second place win, boased its best Berklee showing to date. Celes, Dan Stackhouse, Devin LaCasce, Celes, Jared LaCasce, Logan Cline, competitive season at the Regional The veteran band is made up of rhythm Stephen Lansing and Meghan Bradley. Lindsay MacGillivray, Liz Delmonico, District II Jazz Festival held at Lake section, Dan Rounds (keyboard), Tyler FA's talented Vocal Jazz Ensemble is Hannah Hill, Gillian Armstrong, Louise Region High School on Feb. 26. The Arnold (drums), Ryan Ahern (vibes) and well-known at the festival as a “must- Alfano and Devin LaCasce. ensembles, along with other FA Jazz Anya Rose (bass guitar); trumpets, Mary see” group and packed the performing Senior, Jared LaCasce, in his final groups, will also perform at the Jazz Rhymer, Lauren Brooking, Louise area. The rhythm section of Naomi Ela Berklee festival, was awarded the Cabaret to be held in FA's new Leura Alfano, Tim Wadleigh and Jared (keyboard), Tyler Arnold (drums), Superior Musicianship Trophy, the Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center LaCasce; trombones, David Reed, Mark Jeremy Holden (guitar), and Anya Rose highest honor, for both Vocal Jazz and on March 10. More information on both Schwalbenberg, Lindsay MacGillivray (bass) led the group of vocalists Bobby Big Band during the evening's award of these events can be found at www.frye- and Mack Bray; and saxophones Delani Sheehan, Roosevelt Bishop, Delani ceremony. Groups will continue their burgacademymusic.com. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page A5 The Last Voyage ... A Classic Sea Tale where truth surpasses fiction

here are stories we hear along the way in life — from our friends, or in books and movies, some from the newspapers and some from our fathers as we grow up… some tales are true, others are just fantasies and fables meant to entertain. It would be more than 45 years before Dwight Smith, Jr. would take his own voyage Tof rediscovery, transcribing his late father’s hand-written journal into a legible, detailed account of a classic maritime odyssey. Today, it reads much like an adventure novel, with all the varied elements of conflict: man vs. man; man vs. nature and man vs. himself. As Dwight, Jr. poured over the journal pages these many years later, he learned much about his seagoing father that only hindsight can teach. Sitting in his North Conway home, reading his father’s By Steven Caming words, the walls and mountains melt away as the reader is transported to the shipping lanes Contributing Writer of a wartime world and a son gets to know his Dad a little better.

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the sea as well. Growing up, we would- the first column, the West Kebar pro- n’t see him for months at a time, but that ceeded down the coast, escorted by five was part of the life,” Dwight, Jr. remem- surface craft, two blimps and a number bered. of planes that came and went through- Being a sea captain in peace time had out the day. The convoy split up the next its risks, but these are infinitely com- day, with the West Kebar and two pounded in wartime, as it necessitates Norwegian ships heading south for the leaving the family to remain at home Virginia Capes. Upon arrival at Little waiting for their loved one to return. Creek Naval Base, Smith received routing instructions for the voyage to West THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE Africa. The trans-Atlantic voyage was West Kebar began on June 6, 1942. The uneventful except for one report of an 426-foot-long merchant ship had been enemy sub sighted to the east of armed with machine and anti-aircraft Bermuda, only six miles from where the guns the month before. It was the first West Kebar would be passing. time Captain Smith’s vessel had held “I figured since we wouldn’t have weapons in the eight years he had com- reached the sub’s position for four hours, of the highest order. manded her. it would likely be well clear on one side “The missionaries, all young men The war was raging and the or the other,” Smith wrote in his journal. under 30, were going out into the for- American-West African Line was among As the submarine was not spotted again, eign field for the first time, and in my many merchant carriers that transported his assumption proved correct. If noth- opinion doing a fine job in draft dodg- war materials across the embattled sea ing else, the incident served as a fresh ing, as they were all young, healthy, lanes. Several ships of the American- reminder that the ship was headed into strong and in a hurry to get away from it West African Line had already been lost troubled waters. all,” Smith wrote. to the German “Wolf Pack,” as had The ship had six passengers for the The ship arrived at its first port, many friends of Capt. Smith. The ocean crossing, all men. It could carry a Freetown, to take on boiler water and above: The American Merchant American flag on the ship’s side was maximum of 12 passengers besides the receive naval routing orders. She Marine ship the S.S. West Kebar unceremoniously painted over, as battle- 30-odd crew members. Company rules unloaded 900 tons of cargo in in port readying for warfare. ship gray was applied. Shortly thereafter, stated that a ship with more than 12 pas- Robertstown before proceeding to 150 tons of munitions were loaded on sengers must have a doctor on board, Monrovia, Liberia. Due to endless opposite page: Dwight Smith, Jr. board. which the West Kebar didn’t. Most delays, it would be more than a month working on his father’s journal After attending a convoy meeting at often, Smith’s passengers were mission- before the West Kebar would be allowed transcription. the U.S. Naval Port Director’s office aries, bound for the Sudan Inland to continue her journey. When she near Gravesend Bay, N.Y., Smith took Missions in Nigeria, and the captain sailed, it was in the company of an (All photos & illustrations his ship in a 12-boat convoy. Leading wasn’t entirely sure their motives were KEBAR continues Page A8 courtesy of Dwight Smith, Jr.)

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page A7 Kebar Continued from Page A7 was soon to befall American ship and an armed British them, as they all looked trawler. forward to an early “I don’t know just what protection return home. the trawler afforded us seeing that she “Life on board had was one knot slower than the Kebar and proceeded at an even six knots slower than the American tenor, with the crew ship,” Smith noted in his log. going about their work This particular leg of the journey was in good spirits and the extremely dangerous, as two of the West passengers spending Kebar’s sister ships had been torpedoed their time feeling very and sunk on this route. A heavy fog pleased about the helped the ship pass without incident to prospect of a fairly its next point in Nigeria. From there she early and safe arrival in went on to Lagos, Nigeria, where she the United States,” would pick up her last ill-fated cargo. Smith wrote. When the West Kebar was ready for On wartime footing, seagoing ships ule was to be all shot to bits,” Smith her long journey homewards, it was were required to observe a complete and wrote afterwards. with this cargo: 5,620 tons of man- total blackout at night. The captain made his after-dinner ganese ore, (vital to the war effort); 950 “Life at night is not so pleasant on rounds of the deck, after an uneventful tons of palm oil; 450 tons of crude sheet shipboard, as it is too hot inside the cab- day. Smith distributed chewing gum to rubber and 600 tons of mahogany logs. ins to remain there with the lights on the grateful passengers, who had missed Capt. Smith was concerned over the and all opening closed. That leaves little extras from home, like gum. “very grave and dangerous” condition nothing to do at night but to sit around Volunteering to get them some more, he the ship would be in if the vessel’s shell and talk and even that becomes a bore began to move along the rail to his plating was ruptured. The heavy ore was after subjects of conversation have cabin. distributed evenly through the holds, to become scarce,” Smith observed. It was at this moment, looking out to the buoyancy limit of the ship. Should Nine passengers were aboard this leg sea, that he spotted the incoming torpe- one hold be penetrated, as was the case of the journey, including one woman, do. It struck 35 feet from where he on many ore-laden ships, buoyancy Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler, the American- stood. The explosion heavily shook the ceases and the ship sinks almost imme- born wife of a Gold Coast doctor. The ship, shaking the stern with a whipping diately, resulting in a total loss of life. others were a mixture of miners and motion, which brought down the main When the West Kebar left its last missionaries who were soon to get to topmast. port, Takador, it was with 15 other know each other far better than they “When I saw, heard and felt the ships. Two left the convoy to pick up may have wished. explosion, which badly jarred me, but additional cargo. One of them, the S.S. Fire and abandon ship drills had been did not throw me off my feet, my first Scapa Flow, was captained by a one- conducted throughout the journey, with reaction was that of deep anger. I said to time shipmate and longtime friend of the ship’s crew well versed in emergency myself, ‘you dirty bastards, you can’t do Capt. Smith’s. The Scapa Flow was tor- procedures. Standing orders were issued that to me and my ship.’ When one real- pedoed shortly thereafter and most of regarding the launch of lifeboats, to izes I had command of the West Kebar its crew, and captain, were lost. avoid loss of life through premature for eight years to the day they know my Forming up with a 42-ship convoy launching. The captain required all per- remark was fully justified,” Captain and seven escorting vessels, the West sons to carry their life jackets and valu- Smith wrote afterwards. Kebar left the convoy to proceed to its ables, and to be familiar with emergency Going immediately to the bridge to destination in Trinadad. A radio mes- procedures. These were precautions stop the main engines and sound the The No. 4 lifeboat overflowing sage from Naval Operations in that would soon save lives. alarms, Smith found that the engines with people after 10 days at sea. Washington re-directed the ship to the The captain himself packed a water- had been blasted out of commission and Virgin Islands for a secret rendezvous, tight bag with clothing and vital equip- all circuits were dead. (All photos & illustrations which it would never reach. No one on ment, which, with tongue in cheek, he “The seaman who had been at the courtesy of Dwight Smith, Jr.) board could have imagined the fate that named his “Going Away Bag.” Sad to wheel was four feet away from the wheel say, he wrote, “it never went anywhere.” standard, looking foolish and dazed, On Oct. 28, 24 hours before the tor- with the wheel still in his hand,” he pedoing, Capt. Smith, through some recorded. premonition, perhaps, thought it wise to Retrieving his flashlight and lifejack- make provisions to save a few important et, the captain proceeded to inspect the papers and valuables by other means damage to his ship and the lifesaving than the “Going Away Bag.” These he equipment. Two of the four lifeboats stitched to his lifejacket, just in case. had been blasted to bits. Smith remained composed, and after assessing the dam- OCTOBER 29, 1942 WAS A part- age, saw to the needs of the crew and ly cloudy day, with passing rain squalls. passengers. At the current pace, home would be Two life rafts had already been reached by November 20. “Our sched- launched without orders and were lost

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 in the darkness. Of the two remaining gunned shipwreck survivors, the lifeboat bringing the lifeboat alongside in rough lifeboats, one had already left, with an passengers instinctively ducked down. seas, Smith was forced to detach the unknown number of men, and the other Words, rather than bullets were soon lifeboat from the life raft, which held an was in the water and completely filled heard through the rain. “What was the additional eight men. His plan was to with people. Smith made one last pass ship’s name?” asked a German sailor in reconnect the two boats later, but it was around the deck to check for stragglers, heavily accented English. never to happen. before thinking of his own escape. Since Smith answered, “West Kebar” and Once on the conning tower, Smith the sea was quite choppy, he decided not was ordered to board the submarine. met the U-boat commander who had to jump into the lifeboat for fear of Capt. Smith’s written account of the just sunk his ship. A barrage of questions injuring someone below. incident recounts his feelings at that followed regarding the Kebar’s cargo, Then came the moment for the last instant. destination and ports of call. The sub man on board, the captain, to leave his “That was the moment I felt sure my captain went on to taunt Smith with a sinking ship. number was up, and that the future for bit of psychological warfare, by telling “At this moment it was brought me meant that I would, if I survived the him that the allies were losing the war Drawing of the lifeboat home to me that a dead and dark ship passage, find myself in an internment and that the allied fleet in the Southwest and sea anchor on Oct. 31. with no soul other than oneself on camp either in Germany or occupied Pacific had been wiped out. board, was indeed a lonesome and drea- France.” (All photos & illustrations ry place. I went to the rail, shouted into Since getting on board the sub meant KEBAR continues Page A12 courtesy of Dwight Smith, Jr.) the darkness that I was coming over the side and jumped in. A couple of minutes swim brought me to the boat. I scram- bled and was dragged over the bow and found that it took a few minutes to regain my breath, before making my way to the stern, where I took command from the second officer,” Smith wrote of the experience. Shouts were heard from another direction, where Smith found a life raft with eight men on board. The 24-person lifeboat was overloaded with 35 people on board, and Smith hoped to equalize the distribution. As the West Kebar was still riding high, the captain began to make plans to re-board in the morning to salvage what could be saved and to further assess the damage. “At that moment,” Smith wrote, “there was a terrific explosion and a burst of flame lighted the sea. The poor old West Kebar had been torpedoed again from the other side. Our boat was no further away than 100 yards. This gave us a ring-side at the death of a good ship, which death nearly broke my heart.” The submarine commander had apparently waited for the ship to sink, and since it hadn’t, the U-boat was forced to expend another torpedo. The West Kebar broke in half and plunged to the bottom of the sea. In a steady rain, the occupants of the overcrowded lifeboat tried to get comfortable (in a manner of speaking). In pitch blackness, with meager supplies, several hundred miles from the nearest landfall, the situation was quite serious. It was 15 minutes before the sound of rushing water marked a new threat — just 30 yards away, a long grey shape loomed up through the rain. The sub had surfaced.

DWIGHT SMITH, SR., CAP- tain of the merchant ship West Kebar, had just learned what it felt like to have his ship torpedoed out from under him. The day was October 29, 1942. True to naval tradition, Capt. Smith was the last man off his ship. After diving off the rail and swim- ming to an already overcrowded lifeboat, he witnessed the Kebar’s death blow, as a second torpedo split her in two and sent her swiftly to the ocean floor. A steady rain was falling on the 34 men and one woman who were squeezed in to the 20-person lifeboat. In the dark of the night little could be seen, but a distinct sound was heard —that of rushing water. Thirty yards away, a submarine was surfacing. Having heard tales of German U-boats that machine-

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page A9 On the Rockpile

Week of Feb. 10 through Feb. 16 Summit experienced a breath of warm air to break 45 day streak

Franconia Ridge sticks up out of a sea of clouds. (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow Feb. 10 32 10 0.01” T 11 34 27 0.25” T” 12 37 7 1.31” 5.40” 13 7 -9 0.03” 0.30” 14 5 -8 — — 15 1 2 0.01” 1.00” 16 14 4 T T Highest recorded wind gust,Feb. 13 & 14, 108 miles per hour out of the Northwest. By Brian Clark ing 34 degrees and breaking the aforemen- unexpectedly kept the summits mostly in MWO Observer and Meteorologist tioned streak of days without going above the fog with a few snow flurries flying at In non-weather related news, this week Mount Washington Observatory freezing. Precipitation with this storm times as well. also saw the arrival of a large group of stu- A STREAK WAS ENDED ON the started as freezing rain and rain, but quick- High pressure building in from the west dents from Germany. Every year for sever- mountain this week: 45 days (Dec. 28 to ly changed over to snow and sleet would eventually push out that moisture al years now, a professor from the Feb.10) without the temperature rising Thursday morning after the passage of an and clear fog off the summits, for the most University of Ruhr in Bochum, Germany, above the freezing mark. The low pressure initial cold front. An expected total of 5.4 part, on Monday. This allowed the crew to brings these groups of mostly geography system responsible for breaking that streak inches of snow was measured by the end of enjoy some real sunshine for the first time majors. They arrived on Sunday and will began to make its presence known last the storm. this shift. Also, winds became incredibly stay until this coming Saturday. While on Tuesday in the form of a warm surge of air, After the passage of the main cold front calm Monday afternoon, literally dropping the summit, they will be working on proj- bringing a high for the day of 32 degrees. associated with that low, temperatures to zero at times. These exceptionally calm ects that study the weather and other The center of the low tracked off to our plummeted into Saturday morning, even- winds, along with the sunshine and tem- unique phenomena that are seen on the west and up the St. Lawrence River valley tually settling at almost 10 below. Although peratures in the low teens, made it feel mountain. As always, it has been a lot of on Wednesday [Feb. 11], keeping the the center of the storm pulled away into quite warm outside and made for perfect fun having them on the summit, learning region on the warm side of the storm. This the Canadian Maritimes later on Saturday, weather for the crew to get out for some things about another culture and getting to continued to pull more warm air onto the it would continue to feed low level mois- hiking and skiing. know some great people. ▲ summits, with the high for the day reach- ture into the region well into Sunday. This Summit fox is one of three curious visitors In answer to our questions about the summit fox, whose photo was recently sent to us by the summit Observatory, a weather observer at the Mount Washington Observatory sent us the following information: The summit fox is actually one of be seen coming up in the afternoon or three that frequent the summit year early morning and then heading back round. They each have distinct looks down. They come up here to eat the such that State Park has given them vermin that live on and around the nicknames. They are more frequently summit year round. ▲ seen in the winter, since they are fearful of humans, but they do show up in the summer and eat scraps left by tourist after the summit closes. It is rare to see the three together, as they are competitive for food, but it does occur. They are very curious and will come within a few inches of people, trying to smell them out. In fact, pictures we have taken are not zoomed in; we are literally standing a foot or so away when we snap them. They also will follow us around because they are curious creatures and want to find out what we are doing. They occasionally sleep on the summit under the old tank platform that the cog used to use, but more com- Photo Courtesy of Mount Washington monly they live below tree line and can Observatory

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page A11 Kebar Continued from Page A9 boat, we were certainly hoping and praying that at last it was to end with a After imparting that information, the rescue vessel close at hand,” he wrote. sub commander simply said, “So, you The hopes of those in the boat were may go now.” Smith was very surprised at tempered by the fact that merchant being released and offered a heartfelt ship captains were warned about getting “Thank you,” to his captor, before being too close to a boat on the open sea, lifted down the ladder by a hulking such failure would likely mean the loss because lurking submarines were German sailor. of not only the eight men in the raft, but known to use them as decoys. In any “During those few moments, I certain- of the 35 souls in the boat. I therefore event, they weren’t sighted and their ly felt like an infant and a silly ass, but my made the heartbreaking decision to ordeal continued. departure was expedited by the young abandon the attempt and leave the men By now, the day-to-day difficulties of Hercules,” Smith wrote. Seconds after on the raft to whatever fate had in store being adrift in a crowded lifeboat were Smith disembarked, the sub made a crash for them, while I set the boat on course beginning to take their toll and the false dive, which nearly swamped the lifeboat. for the nearest land, Barbados Island, hopes and lost hopes of rescue further A moment later, all was silent, save for 400 miles from our position,” Smith depressed some of the crew. Smith tried the raindrops splashing into the ocean wrote. to remain reassuring about their arrival and 35 people prepared to spend their Prior to issuing the first rations, in Barbados, but a dangerous apathy had first night in a 28-foot lifeboat in the mid- Smith gave a talk on the seriousness of begun to take hold. dle of the Atlantic Ocean. Smith assigned the situation, the hot days and cold “Signs were becoming more and watch duty to his three deck officers who nights to be expected, and the fact that more frequent and clearly evident that had to work the steering bar, since the while eventually rescue was likely, it was the breaking point was slowly but surely rudder had been smashed beyond repair not imminent. He told them to try to approaching for some of the boat’s com- by the sub. maintain patience with each other in the pany — an overcrowded boat adrift on a The sea had become steadily rougher uncomfortable surroundings, and to vast expanse of ocean, and being alter- and it was essential to keep the lifeboat work together. Rations were issued each nately burned by a scorching sun and from floating broadside to the waves, morning, followed by two ounces of most thoroughly chilled by frequent because it would fill with water and water, which seemed hardly enough for downpours of exceedingly heavy rains quickly capsize. Constant working of the the thirsty crew. — add to this having no room to stretch oars was necessary to straighten the bob- As the little boat slowly made its way one’s legs and having to subsist on the bing boat. In such tight quarters, this through the Atlantic, hopes for an early barest of rations,” Smith wrote. constant maneuvering precluded sleep for rescue were buoyed by the sighting of a Clearly life was not getting any bet- the castaways. Throughout the night, the plane on Nov. 2. It came within two ter for these shipwreck victims, and lifeboat and liferaft flashed lights at each miles before turning away, greatly dis- Smith was soon to face another chal- other, but by morning the distance heartening all. A second sighting on the lenge to his authority. between them had grown to nearly a 2nd ended in disappointment as well. mile. Throughout the day the castaways “Many sharp and brusque epithets CAPT. SMITH SOON DISCOV- endeavored to close the gap, but to no were shouted at those planes, and to tell ered four inhabitants of the lifeboat avail. the truth I felt considerably put out with drinking seawater. Capt. Smith’s drawing of the ON THE MORNING OF THE them,” Smith wrote. “This is one thing to be greatly West Kebar broken in half by Ger- 31st, Smith made a tremendously diffi- On Nov. 5, hopes were raised and feared, as it is certain to create an over- man torpedoes on Oct. 24, 1942. cult decision. dashed again, as a tanker was sighted and powering thirst, one that can never be “I was fully convinced that to contin- steered for. They brought the lifeboat to satisfied, and almost always ends with (All photos & illustrations ue in the endeavor to reach the life raft within two miles of the tanker, when the the victim becoming crazed and either courtesy of Dwight Smith, Jr.) would only result in failure, and that huge ship altered its course and disap- dying in agony or jumping overboard peared. and drowning,” he wrote. “That was a hard blow to each of us, He searched and confiscated any- because having been a full week in the KEBAR continues Page A16

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page A13 Valley Focus & Folks

Local children receive free dental care on ‘Give Kids A Smile Day’ CONWAY — Friday, Feb. 6, was Hirschfeld has taken part in the “Give Kids a Smile” Day in New program. Hampshire, sponsored by the N. H. “This year, we saw a marked Dental Society. GKAS is a day of decrease in the disease level of the national service by dentists to give children who came in. That’s a exams, treatment, and education to good sign,” said Dr. Hirschfeld. He children who might not otherwise credits the Community Health have access to oral healthcare. In New Center, the area sealant program, Hampshire, an estimated 2,610 chil- and an increased awareness of the dren received service from 30 dentists importance of oral health literacy and nearly 70 other volunteers. through programs like “Give Kids a N.H.D.S. estimates that more than Smile.” ▲ $58,000 worth of oral healthcare was donated during GKAS. Dr. Eric Hirschfeld of Conway Oral Healthcare treated students from right: Dr. Eric Hirshfeld of the Conway Elementary School, pro- Conway participated in viding approximately $3,500 in free the “Give Kids a Smile” care. This is the fourth year that Dr. program. (Courtesy Photo)

Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 KMS kids raise funds for CAHS. Kennett Middle School Builders Club students visited the Conway Area Humane Society to donate the proceeds from their CAHS Month of January Project. The students raised money at two basketball games by holding bake sales (baked goods supplied by Tricia Doane’s students). The students came to the shelter on Thursday, Feb. 12, with the donation and spent the afternoon volunteering folding laundry and social- izing dogs and cats. From left to right, back row: Lindsey Tillinghast, Zoey Elena Holt, CAHS Volunteer Coordinator Kim Henry, Philip Mathiey, Laura Sorochak from the Kiwanis Club; front row: Caitlin Purnell and Haden Furnbach. (Photo Courtesy of CAHS)

Mountain Garden Club Scholarship applications available

NORTH CONWAY — The Mountain Garden Club (MGC) of Mount Washington Valley has announced that five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2009- 2010 school year. The MGC Alice T. Madden Scholarship program was established with the intent of encouraging post- secondary education in plant science disciplines such as horticulture, agriculture, forestry, environmental science, land management and other related fields of study. Graduating high school seniors with plans to enroll in any of these “green” disciplines, or post-secondary students presently pursuing a course of instruction in these disciplines, and who are residents of the Mt. Washington Valley, are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Contact the Guidance Office at your school or go to the MGC website, www.mountaingardenclub.org, for the application form and more detailed information. Applications must be returned to the MGC scholarship chairperson on or before April 30. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page A15 Nights were somewhat easier, Smith CONTINUING ON THE COUR- noted, as everything seemed so unreal. se that was their salvation, the castaways Kebar “The boat’s company were tired or sailed through all of the next day. Continued from Page A12 semiconscious only, living for the time Though they were closing in, yet anoth- within themselves and thinking er night had to be spent in the confines thing that could be used as a drinking thoughts never divulged and trying to of their cramped lifeboat. Though they cup and threatened physical violence to assure themselves that the next day’s sun continued sending up rocket flares and anyone who tried it again. Meager sup- would light up the ever hoped for res- radioing S.O.S. signals through the plements to the water ration were cue,” he wrote. night, no response came. gleaned during the heavy rainfalls, using Due to prevailing winds and currents, Finally, on the morning of Nov. 8, anything that would hold or absorb Smith had quite a job navigating his they were spotted and a Motor Torpedo water, including a drenched and wrung small vessel to its tiny island destination Boat picked them up and whisked them out wool blanket. 400 miles away. He had to steer quite to land and safety. “Under other circumstances it would away from a direct line, so that winds Simple pleasures like a mug of soup, have been really comical,” Smith and current would align him in the actu- clean clothes and a dry bed would never logged, “to see a number of humans, al direction he wanted to go. It was espe- be the same again for any that had been their heads held back and mouths wide cially lonely being the group’s leader a part of this ordeal. While Capt. Smith open like fish out of water, trying to when, after a full week, the castaways sent telegrams to his family, for some make themselves believe they were actu- sighted what they thought was land, but reason, they were held up by Naval cen- ally getting a drink.” which Smith knew was only another sors for the reason of not “aiding the The rains were a mixed blessing, as low-lying cloud formation. This hap- enemy.” after each cold rain, body temperatures pened day after day. Smith took objection to this ruling, were lowered and uncontrollable shak- At 10:15 on the evening of Nov. 6, to no avail. “I thought that a most asi- ing overtook them all. It was getting “just another miserable day ending,” as nine reason, considering that I had been harder and harder to remain civilized, as Smith put it, one of the sailors sighted a told that all my friends up and down the violent mood swings brought on by the light in the distance off the starboard coast of Africa had heard all the details, rigors of the ordeal led the ship’s cook to bow. Suddenly, the sullen company including my ship’s name and my name, attempt suicide. Smith felt some of the perked up and focused their eyes in the over English radio broadcasts from others were not far from equal feats of direction from which the light had been Berlin and Rome,” Smith wrote. desperation. seen. The seas were still rough and as All told, three of his letters and cable- “The signs were their extremely list- the boat pitched it was difficult to spot grams were held up, so it was many days less manner, speaking but seldom and again, but Smith knew what had been before his family knew he was indeed then in some cases plaintively, others seen. safe. As it turned out, the other eight most unintelligible and others extremely “Its path could easily be seen at each men from the life raft were picked up by surly. In all cases there was the glassy, sweep across the clouds. As soon as I was a Spanish ship and interned for the glaring eye which although looking absolutely positive that we were looking duration of the war. right at you, apparently failed to see you, at a light’s loom and not at a dream, I Many of the survivors had articles but could see something terrible ordered the steward to issue everyone a written about them, and the one woman beyond,” he wrote. full mug of water. This was a special on board the boat, Elizabeth Fowler, Mealtime became a time of passion, occasion to be fittingly observed, and so wrote a book of her own. One of her Diagram of the standard 26-foot with some hoarding their meager ration, by the pale gleam of the hurricane quotes gives us a description of Smith clinker-built lifeboat found on others exhibiting greed or longing for lantern we each had a drink that no mil- during the ordeal: “He sat high in the most American Merchant ships. more. Others spoke of nothing but food lionaire’s money could buy, and that no stern, his blanket draped across one all day long, and were ordered to con- person on earth not situated as we were shoulder, knotted handkerchief dipping (All photos & illustrations verse in low enough tones so as not to could begin to appreciate that dirty mug over his brow, with the classic dignity of courtesy of Dwight Smith, Jr.) disturb the others. of not too clean water,” Smith wrote. a Roman senator. He was a noble, heroic figure as he sat there presiding over us. He might have been immortalized in bronze, so deeply had the sun burned him. ‘The Mighty Mite,’ his men called him,” Fowler wrote. As a postscript, this information surfaced about the sub that had sunk 22 ships, including the West Kebar, between Oct. 6, 1942 and May 5, 1943, before the sub itself was bombed and destroyed in French Port of Lorraine in July, 1944.

CAPT. SMITH’S LAST AND greatest adventure finally ended as he flew home to New York on Dec. 20, 1942, just in time for Christmas. He had left home during the previous June. Smith never felt he had done anything special by saving his crew and passengers. “What happened to me has happened to many captains on many ships in every recent war,” he wrote afterward. Nonetheless, those whom he had saved and those who heard of it later, knew what an achievement it was. It is a maritime tale that would have again been lost to the ages had it not been for Capt. Smith’s son, Dwight Smith, Jr. of North Conway, who took it upon himself to transcribe his father’s worn and aged journal. Through his efforts and those of his heroic father so many years before, we have all been able to book passage and in some way experience the last voyage of the West Kebar. ▲

Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 Nooks & Crannies

From a happy search ending to a new trail map Tidbits from around the mountains

This winter has brought some impressive snow depths to the higher elevations in the mountains. The upper section of the North Twin Trail is normally a tunnel through high scrub, but on a recent hike it provided an open ridge walk with deep drifts lifting snowshoers above the small trees. (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo)

By Steve Smith different breed for each segment. It is of the crossing now, after the thaw. Mountains now have a terrific new Contributing Writer scheduled to air late winter or early spring. The most memorable part of this trek, resource in the “Trail Bandit Map of The RANDOM HIKING TIDBITS Can dog biscuit endorsements be far aside from the wide-sweeping views, was Ossipee Mountains of New Hampshire.” while waiting for some snow (maybe this behind? Congrats to Tom and Atticus. the snow depth on the summit ridge. In Recently published after years of field week?) to freshen up the trails after last ••• summer the last quarter-mile of the trail is research and trail restoration by the “Trail week’s thaw and refreeze… Of all the wonderful place names in the a tunnel through high scrub. On our trip Bandit,” Bob Garrison of Henniker, the Thankfully, the search for two White Mountains, perhaps my favorite is the small trees were mostly buried in snow, map shows a variety of hiking trails, old Canadian hikers who went missing last “The Fool Killer,” the moniker given to a treating us to an alpine-type ridge walk. logging roads and other routes all across week during a planned three-day 3,548-foot spur on the east side of Mt. The trail sign at the summit was sub- the Ossipees. Presidential Range traverse had a happy Tripyramid. As the AMC Guide explains, merged up to the bottom of the signboard. The “Trail Bandit Map” expands the ending. Kudos to the searchers from New when viewed from the northeast in the A similar effect is found along the north scope of the fine trail map of the Castle in Hampshire Fish and Game, Androscoggin Albany Intervale, the long, flat crest of this approach to Carter Dome. Good stuff. the Clouds Conservation Area published Valley Search & Rescue, Mountain Rescue mountain blends in with the main massif of ••• by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Service, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Tripyramid. Back in the late 1800s, occa- The thaw prompted at least one black In addition to showing a number of outly- New Hampshire Army National Guard, sional groups would ascend this deceptive bear to wake up from its semi-hibernation ing trails (such as the steep route to little whose helicopter plucked the duo from the foreground ridge only to discover that and have a look around. Last week, while Bayle Mountain, a great viewpoint in the woods deep in the Dry River valley. their real objective was still a considerable on a snowshoe ramble in Dickey Notch northern Ossipees), it gives mileages for all According to news reports, the two hikers distance away beyond a thickly-grown sad- near Waterville Valley, I came across the of the trail segments on the map. were well-equipped and, beset by wind and dle. “Hence the name,” quoth the guide- meandering track of a small bear at least a One caveat for hikers using the new fog, hunkered down in the “dungeon” at book in earlier editions. half-dozen times. Amazingly, this bush- map: many of the trails shown outside the Lakes of the Clouds Hut for three nights The top of The Fool Killer is heavily whacking bruin had climbed up the steep, Castle property are on private land. Much before heading down into Dry River as an wooded and yields no open views. It is snowy faces of two open ledges I visited. of this acreage is in conservation easement escape route. occasionally climbed from the Sabbaday Dickey Notch, a little-known gap near and has traditionally been open for public Almost every winter, it seems, a party of Brook valley by obsessive peakbaggers. As super-popular Welch and Dickey recreation. However, those using the trails hikers is driven off the ridge by nasty far as bushwhacks go it’s relatively easy. Mountains, supports an extensive hard- should take great care not to abuse the weather and ends up in this remote wilder- Recently I navigated an off-trail route to wood forest with many “bear trees.” For a privilege. That means not camping, build- ness valley, where the trails are rarely used a rock slab on The Fool Killer’s lower bear, a beech trunk is a stairway to feeding ing fires, leaving litter, marking routes, in winter. It can’t be stated often enough northern spur, a favorite perch with fine heaven — beech nuts are a favorite treat. blocking driveways, driving up unautho- that the Presidentials are no place to be views across the Sabbaday Brook valley to Some of the trunks I passed by had hun- rized roads, or in any way interfering with when the fog closes in and the winds ramp Potash Mountain, Mt. Passaconaway, Mt. dreds of claw marks scarring the bark. management activities. up. As the yellow treeline warning signs Whiteface, and East Sleeper. The deep Finding bear trees is one of the many According to Garrison, the maps should state, “Turn back now if the weather is snow in the woods and the steep terrain pleasures of exploring hardwood forests in soon be available at some area retail outlets bad.” An invaluable resource for anyone near the top almost killed this fool’s plans winter. and libraries, or they can be obtained by planning to venture above the trees is the for enjoying the vistas, but eventually the ••• contacting him at PO Box 394, Henniker, Observatory’s Higher Summits Forecast, objective was attained. I basked in the sun Those who enjoy hiking in the Ossipee NH 03242 or [email protected]. ▲ available early every morning at for an hour before cruising back down the www.mountwashington.org. track that had taken me several hours to ••• break out on the way up. This week a film crew from the cable ••• channel Animal Planet is scheduled to That same week my friend John come up to the Valley for a piece on the Compton and I made an 11-mile round well-known peakbagging duo of Tom trip to 4,761-foot North Twin Mountain. Ryan and his miniature schnauzer, Atticus Parking for this hike (small fee) is available M. Finch, who have been featured in these from the friendly owners of the Seven pages several times and are currently resid- Dwarfs Motel on Little River Road in ing in Tamworth. As many readers know, Twin Mountain. This saves over a mile of over the last two winters “Tom & Atticus” walking each way on the unplowed Forest hiked to 147 4,000-foot peaks while raising Service access road for the North Twin money for the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Trail. Cancer Institute, and Boston’s Angell Conditions were perfect for our ascent, Animal Medical Center. with a packed snowshoe track and a solid According to Ryan, they will most like- snow bridge for the trail’s third crossing ly be filming on the short trail to Elephant over the Little River. (The first two cross- Head in Crawford Notch. The piece is for ings were avoided by an off-trail beaten the “Dogs 101” program, which features a track.) I wouldn’t vouch for the condition

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Deaths game. He went to work at Play It Again Sports right out of high school Richard Edward Dunn and was the manager until the store Richard Edward Dunn, 82, of closed in 2007. He also worked at Hale’s Location, died Feb. 15 with his Hale’s Location Country Club Pro loving wife Betty at his side. Shop in the spring and summer Dick was born on Sept. 12, 1926, in months and Bob and Terri’s Sport’s Buffalo, N.Y., to John and Evelyn Outlet in the winter months. Dunn. After serving in the U.S. Navy He lived life to the fullest and has he returned to Western New York to many wonderful true friends, includ- pursue a career in real estate. ing his extended family, the Carriers. During his 55 years of a successful He will be deeply missed by his beau- career, he served as President of the tiful daughter, Tatum Brett, of North New York State Board of Realtors and Conway; his parents, Judy and Wayne as Vice President of the National Brett of Conway; his brother, Board of Realtors. Dick was responsi- Christopher Brett, and his wife, ble for the successful marketing of Robin, of Fryeburg, Maine and Hale’s Location. Damon Brett of Conway; his sisters, The family includes his beloved Jennifer Ramsey and her husband, wife of 33 years, Betty Dunn, of Allen, of Conway and Amanda Brett Hale’s Location; five children, of Conway; his grandparents, Michael Dunn of Denver, Colo., Lawrence and Victoria Brett of Susan Beaver of Beverly Hills, Fla., Chocorua; several aunts, uncles, William Dunn of Palm Desert, Calif., nieces, nephews and cousins. He was Laurie Cordova of Clinton, Texas, his the grandson of the late “Bill” and late son Robert Dunn of El Paso, Lillian Birkbeck of Conway. Texas and his step- daughter, Cynthia A Mass of Christian Burial was cel- Loeffler, of Fairport, N.Y. Dick is ebrated on Wednesday Feb. 18, at 11 grandfather to five grandchildren and a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains one great-grandson. He also has two Church in North Conway. In lieu of sisters, Marge Kinsley of Camillus, flowers a trust fund has been estab- N.Y., and Dorothy Scheeler of lished for Tatum Riley Brett, c/o Sacramento, Calif., and a brother, the Citizens Bank North Conway. late Robert Dunn, of Omaha, Neb. The Furber and White Funeral A Mass of Christian Burial will be Home in North Conway is in charge celebrated at Our Lady of the of arrangements. Mountains Catholic Church in North Conway on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. There will be no visiting hours. Editor’s Note: Announcements of Burial will be at the New Hampshire births, adoptions, engagements, wed- Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen. dings, deaths and memorial services Donations may be made to the William Lawrence Brett may be sent to the Passages Editor, c/o Conway Area Humane Society, 223 The Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 530, East Main St., PO Box 260, Conway, Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed to NH 03818. [email protected]. Items must The Furber and White Funeral be submitted by Monday noon for publi- Home in North Conway is in charge “Lumpa” (this was a nickname that Elementary School and Kennett High cation on the following Thursday. We of arrangements. was given to him from his childhood School. are glad to publish engagement and friends on Brookside Road in Albany, He was an exceptional athlete wedding photos (enclose self- William Lawrence Brett when he was a toddler and has stayed whether it be at hockey, softball, golf addressed, stamped envelope and kindly William Lawrence Brett, 34, passed with him right through his adult life) or skiing and he gave 100 percent of print address on back of photo for photo away unexpectedly on Feb. 13, while was born on June 2, 1974, in North himself. He never really cared about return). on a snowmobile trip with friends. Conway. He attended Conway winning as long as he could play the

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Page A18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 Business News &&MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Melissa Florio, Bob Tafuto accept interim positions White Mountain Waldorf School appoints new President and VP ALBANY — The White Mountain Waldorf occurred as the current president, Terry tinued expansion of the school at its perma- Survey Co., Inc. in Intervale. He has been a School, an independent pre-K through 7th Young, stepped down from her position to nent 75-acre campus. The next phase of valley resident for 29 years. Tafuto is a mem- grade school located off Route 16 just south focus on a newly accepted teaching position growth will include development of a long- ber of the Waldorf School’s Building of Conway Village, has appointed new board within the school’s after-care program. The term financial plan that will sustain the Committee and with his surveying experi- members and is currently accepting applica- board of trustees is responsible for support- school for decades to come; providing for all ence and familiarity with planning boards his tions for additional appointments to be made ing the school's mission to provide children facets of the school’s operations, including involvement was essential to the relocation of in May. with an education that inspires intellectual teacher’s salary and benefit packages; a com- the school earlier this year. The school recently appointed Melissa freedom, artistic creativity, and social respon- plete and rigorous academic program The Waldorf School’s rigorous academic Florio as Interim President, and Bob Tafuto sibility. through eighth grade; affordable tuition and curriculum brings the core academic subjects as Interim Vice President. This change This year the board is focused on the con- a scholarship program. Long-term develop- like math, science and language arts vibrant- ment will also include expansion of the ly to life for the students through the inte- school buildings to eventually include a gath- gration of the arts, music and movement as ering hall for festivals, music and physical each subject is taught. This approach to Zeb’s General Store recognized education, an early childhood center and per- learning develops enthusiastic lifelong learn- manent classrooms for the elementary and ers who are creative problem solvers and middle-school. ready to engage in the challenges of our as 2009 Retailer of the Year As interim board president, Florio brings times. 14 years of human resource and strategic To learn more about White Mountain by Country Business Magazine management experience, which includes Waldorf School or in applying for a position seven years as owner and consultant of on the Board of Trustees, the school wel- NORTH CONWAY — Country Business recognition comes on the heels of our Workplace Foundations in Freedom. Prior comes you to call the office to learn more. Magazine has chosen Zeb’s General Store selection as Retailer of the Year in 2006 by to accepting the president role, she served as Consider the many opportunities available to as its Retailer of the Year for 2009. Country N.H. Business Magazine and the Retailer vice president and chair of the Development learn more about how the White Mountain Business Magazine is a publication for Merchants Association of New Committee. Florio says an important aspect Waldorf School operates and what it has to independent gift retailers. It has 30,000 Hampshire. It is incredibly gratifying to of her volunteer work as board president will offer the greater community: The board subscribers. A formal award presentation have all this attention and is testimony to include building awareness in the communi- meetings are open to the public, the commu- will be made to Zeb’s General Store at the the job being done by our great staff and of ty about Waldorf education. nity is invited to monthly classroom observa- Denver Gift Show on Feb. 29. The course, the loyal following of our cus- As interim board vice president, Tafuto tion days, and open houses with interactive announcement of the award was presented tomers.” will continue to serve as a guide to the school demonstrations and guest speaker lectures in the February edition of the magazine. The February issue of Country in decisions relating to the physical operation are scheduled throughout the rest of the Susan Wagner, Editor of Country Business Magazine contained a five page of the facility, as well as other important func- school year. To find out more, call the school Business Magazine made the following lead article about Zeb’s. The article enti- tions. Tafuto is a licensed New Hampshire at 447-3168 or visit wmws.org. ▲ comment in her editorial in the February tled “Quite A Character” goes on to state, surveyor, and is part owner of Ammonoosuc issue of the magazine. “Snugly set in a “After 17 years in business, Zeb’s General charming town in New Hampshire’s Store in North Conway, is well on its way White Mountains, Zeb’s General Store, to becoming as legendary as its namesake- with its ‘look at me’ yellow exterior and New England sea schooner captain ‘come-on-in’ front porch, appears as Zebulon Tilton. While Captain Zeb drew though it has been welcoming visitors for attention with his sailing exploits and col- over a century. Inside, glass front candy orful personality, Zeb’s General Store is counters, a marble soda fountain and vin- attracting notice for being the nation’s tage scales, bins and buckets hold an assort- largest purveyor of New England-made ment of old-fashioned goodies, much as products in a quaint setting designed to you’d imagine they did years ago. So it’s a evoke the spirit of an old time mercantile. testament to the owner’s vision and zeal Catering to a loyal customer base of local that Zeb’s – this year’s Retailer of the Year resident and tourists alike, co-owners Peter – feels like it’s been serving customers for Edwards and David Peterson have built generations even though it’s been only 17 Zeb’s success on a reputation for quality years.” and caring, which were two of the reasons “We are very pleased to learn of this they were our pick for this year’s Retailer of award,” commented David Peterson, co- the Year.” ▲ owner of Zeb’s General Store. “This latest

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Auction enthusiasts bid on items at the 2008 Paddy O’Paws Brunch and Auction. (Courtesy Photo)

Annual event offers a safari to Africa, spa packages and everything in between CAHS to hold Paddy O’Paws brunch and auction, March 16 The 6th Annual Paddy O’Paws tickets on Southwest for your own spe- tributed many of her beautiful hand- (and serious collectibles); books; music; Brunch and Auction to benefit the ani- cial destination. Perhaps a spa package at made bags to past auctions and was a and much, much more. The list is grow- mals of the Conway Area Humane Thorne Hill or a tour with a chocolatier long-time volunteer in our cat adoption ing by the moment, and this event sells Society has a world of adventure — and on Willie Wonka Day at the Bavarian center. out every year, so don’t miss out! Visit many, many more items — waiting for Chocolate Haus is more to your liking. In addition to the amazing items list- conwayshelter.org for a complete list of bidders on Sunday, March 15, at the All of the above can be yours and are ed above in this year’s live auction, items available in both the live and silent Red Jacket Mountain View Resort. awaiting your bids at The Paddy O’Paws which will be conducted by auctioneer auctions. Have you always dreamed of a safari Benefit Brunch and Auction. Steve Schofield, there will be a wide Tickets are $30 per person or $200 in Africa? Does the thought of being a This spectacular event begins at 11 array of artistic pieces including paint- for a table of eight and all of the money fighter pilot for a day speak to your a.m. at the Red Jacket Mountain View ings, jewelry and pottery. And, as always, raised goes directly to the animals in the adventuresome side? If that thought ties Resort in North Conway. This year we the silent auction will include certifi- care of the Conway Area Humane your stomach in knots, consider a lovely are honoring the memory of our friend cates for overnight stays at inns and Society. For more information or to buy scenic airplane trip for two to Bar and CAHS volunteer Patricia Gale, who resorts, restaurants, services; animal- tickets, call 447-5605. ▲ Harbor for lunch or two round-trip passed away this past summer. Pat con- related items; whimsical collectibles

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page B1 On the Slopes & Trails

Skiing with Sven If it’s new equipment you need, now’s the time to dive in & save By Sven Cole lot, the days are long, the temps are rea- Upcoming events. Feb. 21. This does sell out, so call or go Contributing Writer sonable and the mountains are in the Attitash will be hosting the U Go online to try and get a reservation. Great WITH ALL THIS TALK ABOUT best shape of the year and have a gener- Girl Giant Slalom on Saturday, Feb. 21. food, great music, and an atmosphere the economic stimulus and the fact that al lack of crowds. This is a chance for the ladies to ski fast that can’t be beat. Get the lowdown on the government is trying to get people This also means the ski shops aren’t and raise cash for the Susan G. Komen the dinner as well as the daily event spending again, I thought it would be as busy, so when you want to go in and Breast Cancer Foundation. On schedule at www.cranmore.com. appropriate to talk about spending some talk gear with them they will have time Wednesday, Feb. 25, Attitash will be King Pine keeps you busy during the money on equipment right now. to really sit down with you and go over hosting the Mountain Dew Vertical vacation weeks with daily family focused In the ski world there are two times a the equipment available. Then you owe Challenge, a fun event with good racing events. Check out the Gold Rush and year when you can count on a pretty it to yourself to demo the gear, take it and plenty of Mountain Dew giveaways Kids Fun Race on Thursday, Feb. 19. Or good selection of gear and really good out and ski on it, see what it can do. See — no reason to not be fully caffeinated get on board with Downeast Coffee Day prices. The first is during the tent sale if it does what you need it to do to smile on that day. Get the details at www.atti- on Sunday, Feb. 22 or the Silly Slalom season (October-November) and then that goofy smile like a boy after his first tash.com. and Bean Bag Race on Tuesday, Feb. 24. again as we begin to get towards March kiss. Black Mountain hosts the Mountain There are fireworks, mini hits contest, and the end of the season. It’s not That is what this is all about — max- Dew Vertical Challenge on Thursday, and more — the full schedule can be uncommon to see discounts that read imizing your time out on the hill and Feb. 19. Then on Friday, Feb. 20, they found at www.kingpine.com. “10 to 30 percent off select ski equip- doing things on skis that 10 years ago will be demoing Hammer Head Sleds Shawnee Peak will be hosting the ment” at just about any time of the sea- you didn’t think you could do (the on the mountain. Don’t forget to check Russ Haggett Ski Race on Sunday, Feb. son, but when you start seeing “50 per- equipment has gotten that good). out their special daily deals that they list 22. This race remembers a legend in ski- cent off storewide!” or “Up to 80 per- If at all possible see if you can get one on www.blackmt.com, deals like Black ing and raises money for a scholarship cent off!” it’s time to start noticing. of the shop reps to go out on the hill Monday, Carroll County Residents Day, fund in Russ’s name. Then learn to free Right now is a tough time to pull the with you. These guys and gals spend and Girls Day Out. a heel in tele clinics on Tuesday, Feb. 23, trigger on purchases that aren’t really their lives figuring out what various skis Bretton Woods will be hosting which will be a good way to stretch out deemed “necessary,” but the argument can do and how to make them do it. another Friday Night Freestyle Frenzy after you piled into a car for Shawnee’s could be made that skiing is very thera- They can give you those insider tips that on Friday, March 13. A chance to show Holiday Car Load Days on Monday, peutic and the potential networking that don’t get you in trouble with the SEC. off your best tricks in the terrain park Feb. 22. Also check out the après enter- you can do while riding a lift could be They also can see how you ski and help under the lights. Of course, Bretton tainment lineup at very positive to your career. While I’m you choose the next stick to go and Woods always has a great après schedule www.shawneepeak.com. not sure the IRS will let you write off demo, as there are times that we think of going on; check out the Mardi Gras Sunday River will be hosting the your next ski purchase, I am sure that ourselves as skiing one way but we ski an party going on in the Cave on Saturday, Visa U.S. Snowboarding World Cup the purchase of new equipment will entirely different way. Ultimately, you’ll Feb. 21. Get all the details at www.bret- starting on Thursday, Feb. 26, through bring a sense of happiness and excite- end up with a ski that will make your tonwoods.com. Wednesday, March 1. Watch the best in ment that must have some sort of posi- winter. Cranmore has the event thing dialed the world battle it out in snowboard- tive health effect. Now go flip the cushions in the with daily events, music, fireworks, cross and parallel giant slalom. Add to The key here is that we have a bit of couch and check the car for that spare night skiing and riding, and entertain- this a huge mix of après entertainment February still to go and then we have the change; you may just find yourself ment going on from now through for all ages — live music for adults to the best month of the year — March. March enough to go do some shopping. Saturday, Feb. 28. For those who missed Yo Yo People (set for Monday, Feb. 23) is the month when it snows, it snows a buying your loved one something spe- for the young ones. Get the complete cial for Valentines Day, check out the Meister Hut Wine Dinner on Saturday, ALPINE continues opposite page

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Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 Chocoholic’s fantasy held at trailside stops in North Conway, Intervale 20th Annual Chocolate Tour takes place Feb. 22 Bring your friends, bring your family, and join the crowd for the 20th Annual Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Feb. 22. Cross country ski, snowshoe, or drive between trailside chocolate stops from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and then visit other area businesses for more chocolate and discounts for snowtubing. This annual event presented by the members of the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation along with area businesses is a fundraiser for this intown Nordic and Snowshoe Center providing groomed trails connecting North Conway Village and Intervale. The last Sunday in February is now known as the “sweetest day on the trails” and the one day of the year when sweet indulgence is guilt free! Every year hundreds of chocoholics travel between 12 and 15 kilometers of gently rolling network trails stopping along the way to enjoy chocolate prepared in a variety of ways. Participants have enjoyed everything from chocolate fondue, handmade peanut butter cups, cookies of all kinds, chili prepared with chocolate, chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate fountains, and brownie sundaes, to the classic hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. This year, the Festival Pass will include nine trailside chocolate stops, including the new stop at the Whitaker Woods Meeting House, five additional area chocolate stops, and a discount on tubing at Cranmore Mountain. Skiers Books Literacy Foundation will be sell- in the Intervale and to help support their ing your ticket in advance online, at the and snowshoers will also find a new ing refreshments, scarves, and offering literacy intiatives in Northern New Touring Center or any of the trailside refreshment stop located on the comic relief to raise funds for their non- England. chocolate stops. Intervale Trail between the Touring profit. Be sure to plan to stop for a break Chocolate Festival passes are $20 for The Chocolate Festival brochure and Center and the 1785 Inn. The Believe in to enjoy the spectacular mountain views adults and children if purchased in Trail Map with all details will be avail- advance, and $25 if purchased the day of able the day of the event at any trailside the event. Get an early start on the tour, stop. ▲ avoid the crowds, and save by purchas- Challenge and Wildcat has plenty of Alpine reason for you to head up to the ’Cat. The 100K Vertical Challenge is a Continued from opposite page unique and challenging event that takes full advantage of Wildcat’s speedy quad list of events and entertainment, as well and ample vertical. Get the details, and as snowboard competition schedule at sign up at www.skiwildcat.com. ▲ www.sundayriver.com. Wildcat will see the return of Cheryl Sven Cole is a local skier and writer; his B. Engelhardt for après entertainment daily ramblings can be found at www.ski- on Sunday, Feb. 22. Add to this the Sixth ingwithsven.blogspot.com. Annual Make-a-Wish 100K Vertical HUGE MIDWINTER SALE ON CHILDREN’S, WOMEN’S & MEN’S APPAREL GREAT SAVINGS ON SKIS & BOOTS SAVE ON BOARDING EQUIPMENT Some Restrictions May Apply OUR RENTALS ARE 2ND TO NONE!!! Adult Recreational Ski Rentals$20 Jr. Recreational Ski Rentals $15 All Rentals Include Skis, Boots & Poles WE OFFER SNOW BOARD, X-COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, Fun Zone Open Daily Through SNOWBLADES & PERFORMANCE DEMO SKI RENTALS WE’RE A TRUE NEW HAMPSHIRE DESTINATION! Saturday 4:30-9pm

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Nordic Tracks with Sven Memories of teenage skiing and that moose at the finish line By Sven Cole could on the bail to pin down the front of coach, Peter Anderson, had asked me to tights with a white cotton long sleeve t- Contributing Writer my boot, as the soles were no longer three go to the race at Black Mountain in shirt, a blue and grey fleece hat, and a pair THERE IS A MOOSE STAND- ing pin, but about 12 pin with so many other Rumford, just to watch. I had agreed. of heavy alpine ski gloves — the padded, on the finish line. I’m guessing it’s still holes having been pressed in. We go to the race, the Rumford cool kid race gloves with the zipper on the standing there right now as you read this I remember crossing brooks and skiing Invitational, and there were a lot of racers, cuff that you always left unzipped (those — a moose. It’s not a live moose, but a down hills that we termed “Death Hill.” I as this was a very big high school meet in gloves were always cold, but they looked moose made out of wood and adorned remember homemade knickers and itchy Maine. I was glad to not be one of them, cool, so we all used them). with real antlers. It’s in a field — Roger wool socks that the snow balled up on and as I was not ready to race and didn’t want Before I knew it, I was in the starting Lowell’s field, to be exact — and it’s stand- made me look like the abominable snow- to embarrass myself. I was hanging out gate being instructed by some guy wearing on the finish line. Not a finish line for man after a couple hours out skiing. near the back of the bus talking with some ing a blue and yellow parka with Lake any race right now, but for a race that I But ski racing wasn’t something I had of the kids on the team while they waxed Placid Olympic logos all over it and a pair remember like it was yesterday from done; in fact, I fancied myself much more skis and I could hear Coach talking to of matching moon boots (not like the 1991. Every time I drive by and see that an alpine racer with heroes like Pirmin someone. ones you can buy at Spruce Hurricane moose I laugh, and think about how I got Zurbriggen, Billy Johnson, and Alberto “So Peter, who’s this ringer you’ve got today), a headset and big pair of deer skin into ski racing. Tomba. Or if it wasn’t ski racing heroes, it this year?” said the unidentified voice. mittens. It would be years later, but I The moose and where the moose was those fancy mogul skiers and “Who are you talking about? I don’t would come to learn that it was likely that stands has more to do with where I was “extreme skiers” who people like Greg have any ringers,” Coach answered. the starter was none other than Chummy once I got into racing; my entrance into Stump made cool movies about. “This Sven kid - is he Scandinavian? I Broomhall. Nordic racing had much more to do with Unfortunately, many of the kids my bet he’s fast,” the unidentified voice con- So there I am in the starting block, all a giant Paul Bunyan statue. If you’ve ever age at that time felt the same way, at least tinued. decked out looking like a rejected rocker been up to Black Mountain in Rumford, in our areas, and that left our high school I stood there wondering what they wannabe, and the starter says “GO!” This you’ll know what I’m talking about. But cross-country ski team a bit short of were talking about, then the realization is where it gets interesting or, from my that moose got me to thinking about my skiers. By the time I got to high school, if that they were talking about me hit. It point of view, horrifying. start in racing. you were a freshman and you wanted to sank in even further when Coach tossed I slide through the wand, trying to I had always been someone who cross- race alpine, you had to do at least one me a bib and told me he needed me to double pole my way out onto the course, country skied. I had enjoyed many adven- cross-country race. In retrospect, this was race. which immediately goes uphill and has tures on my skis that included boot laces a good idea on a number of levels, but for For some reason, I’ll never forget this spectators on either side cheering you on. so frozen and knotted that it took until the me in particular it had a profound impact next series of events. One of the kids on I make it about 20 meters and someone, a second mug full of hot chocolate before on my life. the team lent me a pair of tights — blue female (I can still hear her voice), yells my mom or I could untie the laces. I I’ll never forget that first race. I had and black tiger striped. They looked like “NICE TIGHTS!” Being the polite ado- remember many times using the old three tried this new-fangled skate skiing the day they had been stolen from some ’80s lescent male that I was, and excited that pin bindings — I would lean has hard as I before at ski practice. I was awful. The band’s lead singer. I coupled these stylish some girl was cheering me on, I yelled back, “Thank You!” and promptly plant- ed my ski pole between my legs and fell Leanne Smith recovering from ACL surgery flat on my face in front of a large group of people. In my mind now this riotous crowd of MWVST posts strong J2 results ski racing fans numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but the truth be told it was at State SL and GS champs probably: four coaches, a bus driver, five moms, a sister (who didn’t want to be NORTH CONWAY — Mt. Washington Valley Ski Team J2’s Kernan was in close pursuit finishing 5th. there, so she yelled to some kid wearing (ages 15-16) had a strong showing in the N.H. State SL and GS Wildcat was the host for the Boston College USCSA funny tights), and two dads — but I like Championships. Proctor/Blackwater hosted the SL on Feb. 7. MacConnell Division Carnival Feb 6 & 7. MWVST alum my memory of it better. Second year J2 Laura Halupowski took the win for the ladies. Danielle Shannon kept up her winning ways taking both the That fall got a reaction from the First year J2 Amber McPherson skied to a solid 4th place result ladies GS and SL. Shannon has now won 8 of 10 races and had crowd, one of laughter followed by with Molly Shannon taking 8th. On the men’s side Ryan two 2nd place results. She is the overall Ladies MacConnell encouragement. My face turned red and I Gregory took 5th and Connor Carrigan 10th. Division Champion. On the men’s side MWVST alum Peter picked myself up and flailed my way out Cannon hosted the GS championships the following day in Ostroski took 5th in the GS and 8th in the SL. He also clinched of sight and around the course (SLOW- difficult weather and snow conditions. An overnight thaw fol- the title as Men’s MacConnell Division Champion for the sec- LY), finishing 108 out of 120 starters. I lowed by a cold front provided variable conditions amid high ond year in a row. Alumnus Abby Nolan (UMASS) had a 15th could leave it at that, but I think a more winds, snow and fog. Nonetheless it was another good day for in the ladies GS. accurate representation of my placement the Valley team. The MWVST ladies had an excellent showing Midweek MWVST J3 (ages 14-15) Jake Van Deursen won is I finished 108 out of 109 finishers. with McPherson grabbing another 4th place result. She was fol- the men’s N.H. J3 Regional GS title at Wildcat on Jan. 8. Shane Believe it or not, this race was what got lowed by Claire Hodson in 8th (4th on the 2nd run having Love took 12th. Both boys ski for Attitash on the weekends and me fired up to get into racing and figure started 49th), Shannon 9th, Alexe Taylor 13th, and Emily Leich with MWVST mid week. On the ladies side, Kaitlin Burton this crazy sport out. Some of my fondest 20th. For the men it was Gregory in 11th and Carrigan 19th. (Wildcat) placed 12th. memories from high schools stem from Stowe hosted the U.V.M. Carnival Feb. 6 & 7. MWVST Former MWVST standout and current U.S. Ski Team ski practice and races, culminating with alumni posted yet again more outstanding results. In the men’s member Leanne Smith has already begun her rehab from ACL our team winning the overall State GS Mike Cremeno (U.N.H.) podiumed with a 2nd place finish surgery and reports she already has terrific range of motion in Championship my senior year of high following up on his 3rd place finish the week before in the the knee, which is very encouraging. She expects to be back on school. U.N.H. Carnival. Ace Tarberry (Dartmouth) took 14th with snow in August in preparations for the 2009-2010 season. She This brings me back to the moose. Josh Kernan (Colby) 17th. Ace Tarberry (Dartmouth) placed hopes to be competing in the Vancouver Winter Olympics next ▲ The other day I was skiing with my wife 15th. In the SL Tarberry podiumed with a 3rd place result and February. and our girls, along with one of my best friends and her kids. Her father was with us, it was his field, his grooming, his moose. I reflected back on his encouragement, never pushing racing but always trying to get us out there skiing. And there we were, now three generations out cruising the trails and having a ball. The moose was on the finish line in my mind, and soon the kids were looking to race each other back to the moose. Maybe that finish line was still there after all. ▲

Sven Cole is a local skier who has flash backs to the 80s every time he sees neon or animal print Lycra. Check out his daily ramblings at www.skiingwith sven.blogspot.com, and don’t forget to check out the cool events coming up at your favorite touring center. One not to miss — the 20th Annual Chocolate Festival at Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring on Sunday, Feb. 22 — details at www.cross- countryskiingnh.com. I’ll see you there — I’ll be the one with chocolate all over my ski gloves.

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At Coleman State Park in Stewartstowm Rave X Motorsports comes to 17th Annual Snodeo, March 7 The Swift Diamond Riders Club has Carlberg, co-owner of Rave X. SnoDeo Stewartstown. The club announced that Rave-X Motorsports attendees will have a chance to see riders boasts over 1,000 mem- will be performing its heart-stopping Rave X co-owner Ralph Gallagher from bers. The SnoDeo is held show at this year’s N.H. SnoDeo at Poland, Maine, Waterford, Maine’s March 6 and 7 and bene- Coleman State Park in Stewartstown. Brandon Bell, Seth Bell also of fits the club for trail The Rave-X Motorsports team are Waterford, Travis Philpot from maintenance and other freestyle snowmobilers and their tricks Windham, Maine, DJ Coffin of Bath, club activities that pro- ‘wow’ crowds where ever they perform. Maine and X Games hopeful Ben Copp mote snowmobiling in Their show, which will be held on perform their snowmobile stunts. New Hampshire’s North Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the 17th The Swift Diamond Riders Club is a Country. ▲ annual SnoDeo, will be hosted by Dave snowmobile club based in West right: Rave-X Motorsports will perform at this year’s Snodeo in Stewartstown on March 7. (Photo Courtesy ‘Magic Around Music’ with musician South End Media) Sarah Isberg and magician Roger Isberg Join musician Sarah Isberg and the magic in the folk music of magician Roger Isberg as they weave Scandianavia, the British Isles and Becoming a better winter birder magic around music in a delightful America, as well as selected music from combination sure to enchant young classical European composers. Since Birding Workshop with Chris Lewey children on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Tin Rogar moved to New Hampshire, he Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 and Sarah have performed together, set for Feb. 26 and 27 Bald Hill Road in Albany. Children appearing at the Jackson Lilliputian four to nine years old and their families School, The White Mountain Walfdorf Bird Watching, or “birding,” is one to observe, identify, and study birds in are encouraged to attend this event. School, Christmas Farm Inn and most of the fastest growing pastimes in their natural habitats, including a field “Magic Around Music” is one in a recently at a private performance for America. If you consider yourself a trip for boreal species. A week later, series of storytelling, magic and music ski writers at Eagle Mountain House in birder or would like to learn more Lewey will offer an optional trip to events presented by Mountain Top Jackson Village. about bird watching, you won’t want to observe winter coastal birds. Classroom Music Center this winter and spring, Sarah is also an important part of miss the upcoming workshop at Tin time will include lectures, slides, videos sponsored by Frechette Oil Company, Mountain Top Music Center’s history. Mountain Conservation Center enti- and discussions to help develop an Laconia Savings Bank and White In 1996, along with Melissa Nicholson, tled “Becoming a Better (Winter) understanding of basic avian biology Mountain Puzzles. Tickets at the door Sarah Isberg founded Mountain Top Birder” with Chris Lewey of RAVEN and behavior, and the observational are $3 per person and $12 max per fam- Music Center to provide high-quality Interpretive Programs. The program skills needed for bird identification, ily. music instruction and musical perform- will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, and with emphasis on the winter season Roger Isberg started performing at ance opportunities for children. These Friday, Feb. 27, with an optional field birding in this area. age 15 when he produced his own visionaries founded our school because trip to the coast on Thursday, March 5. This Adult Nature Course is open to Revue in Gothenburg, Sweden. He they could not find in this area appro- This course is designed for both the the public, and costs only $50 for Tin went on to pursue clown school, acting, priate music instruction for their own novice with a strong interest in learning Mountain members, $65 for non-mem- and magic as an adult, training with children. With other parents in search about birds, as well as the experienced bers, and $45 for seniors and students. Viktor Krivalapov in Russia and Mario of music education, they gathered a birder looking to broaden their bird The course will be based at Tin Gonzalez from the College of Theater group of generous individuals and knowledge. Lewey will cover bird Mountain’s Nature Learning Center on and Acting in Paris. Roger performed formed a 501(c)(3) corporation to sup- basics before moving to a deeper inves- Bald Hill Road in Albany, and will car- for two summers with Krivalapov in ply high quality music instruction in tigation of bird ecology, biology, iden- pool to any field sites from there. To Sweden, and also performed at clown Jackson. Mountain Top has grown by tification, and behavior. register or for more information, call festivals with Sweden’s famous “Clown leaps and bounds over the years and as The first two days of the workshop 447-6991. ▲ Manne”. Roger eventually developed of June 2007, moved into the old will provide plenty of time in the field his unique magic and music show in Conway Village Firehouse, built in collaboration with Swedish jazz pianist, 1907, becoming our central teaching Eva Engdahl, which they performed and recital facility. together for seven years before Roger For further information about the moved in 2005. Feb. 21 performance, call Tin Sarah, a native of New Hampshire, Mountain at 447-6991. ▲ plays violin and accordion, exploring

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Bartlett Historical Society Hours. The Bartlett class is $10 per person. Please contact Jessyca What to Do Historical Society will suspend their hours through Keeler at 662-6800 for more information or Friday 20 the winter. Anyone wishing to tour the Historical to sign up. Society may do so by appointment. For more infor- Recreational Racing Clinics. Sunday after- A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held mation call 383-4110. noon from 1 to 4 p.m. come to King Pine Ski daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- Black Tie & Blue Jeans Bash. The Chocorua Area in Madison and sharpen your skills with 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Public Library hosts its winter fundraiser from 6 to 9 our experienced coaching staff. Call 367-8896 Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, p.m. at Runnell’s Hall in Chocorua. The festivities for all the details. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove include food, music and both live and silent auctions. Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go to Call the library at 323-8610 for tickets or more infor- Yoga is offered every day except Fridays by www.nhaa.net to find one near you. mation. Carlene of Symmetree Yoga. The groups will Arts in Motion Auditions. Arts in Motion will hold Conway Contra Dance. The Conway Contra practice Hatha yoga postures paired with auditions for the spring musical, “Man of Dance is held on the third Saturday of every month breath, meditation and relaxation. Classes are Lamancha,” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northern Human at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center located at $13 per person. Times and locations vary Services in Center Conway. Auditions will also be 1245 Bald Hill Road in Albany. The dance is from throughout the Valley. For more information held tomorrow from4 to 6 p.m. at the same location. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome and all or to schedule a class, contact Carlene at 662- All parts are available but restricted to those over 16 dances are taught. No partner necessary. The caller 8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- years old. The show will be at the Eastern Slope will be Eric Rollnick and the music is provided by ga.com. Playhouse in North Conway on the last two week- Seth Austen and the Mountain Top String Band. ends of May. For more information contact Susie Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children and $15 for Monday 23 Mosca at 207-925-3322. families. Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is Easy Sliders. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore Mountain open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 in Jackson will host Easy Sliders, a gentle introduc- in North Conway will host an evening festival for to 3 p.m., located at the Ossipee Valley Bible tion to cross country skiing every Tuesday and Friday families and friends every Saturday through Mar. 21. Church on Route 16 (across from NAPA) in through March 13 at 10 a.m. Open to absolute begin- Between the hours of 2 and 9 p.m., you’ll enjoy live West Ossipee. ners. Each session is one hour of instruction and gen- music, terrain park competitions, face painting, Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking tle practice. Refreshments by the fire follow the out- clowns, fireworks and other activities. For more Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 3rd Annual Snow Princess Fantasy. Part of door session. Rate is $10 for each session including information call the mountain at 356-5543. walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and rentals for the session period. For more information, the MWV Winter Carnival celebration, the Snow Evening Program Series. The Appalachian Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, we cancel. call 383-9355. Princess Fantasy for children will take place at Mountain Club in Pinkham Notch will present Lew All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and Evening Program Series. The Appalachian Shelley speaking on “Leave no trace: Creating a warm clothes. For more information call Bebe the North Conway Grand Hotel on Saturday, Feb. Mountain Club in Pinkham Notch will present Dr. backcountry ethic” at 8 p.m. All programs are free Toor at 207-935-2068. 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets Quackenbush Skis the Headwall. A silent comedy set and open to the public. For more information, call Children's Choir. Mountain Top Music are $20 and includes a snow princess registration to vintage music at 8 p.m. All programs are free and 466-2727. Center on Main Street in Conway will hold fee and two tickets to the event. Additional tickets open to the public. For more information, call 466- Family Movie Matinee. The Effingham Public children’s choir on Mondays from 4 to 4:45 2727. are $8 per person. (Mountain Ear File Photo) Library will host a family movie matinee showing of p.m. Have fun singing with other kids, learn- Friday Gliders Social Ski. The Friday Gliders “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” at 1 p.m. The film is ing about music, and making beautiful music. Classic Social Ski will be held every Friday at 1 p.m. rated G. Free admission and free popcorn. For more Taught by Jenny Ouellette. $75 for fall semester. tion every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get the latest info through Mar. 27. Very fun and social with instruc- information contact the library at 539-1537. Scholarships available. Call 447-4737 to register. from getting started to race fine tuning. All are wel- tional tips. Includes apres ski stretching and refresh- come, free of charge. For more information call 383- February Church Suppers. The Bartlett Church Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the ments. Skill level - experienced beginner to expert. 9355. will hold their fabulous dinners each Saturday in Congregational Church (brown church) on Main Call 383-9355 for more information. February from 5 to 7 p.m. in the basement of the Street in Conway Village serves a free community Tuesday 24 Friday Night Freestyle Frenzy. Bretton Woods Ski Bartlett Union Church in Bartlett Village. Be sure to dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For infor- Baby, Prenatal and Mommy Yoga. The MWV Area welcomes all skiers and riders to come to the arrive early. For more information call Nancy at 374- mation call 447-3851. Children’s Museum is holding its weekly baby, prena- mountain on Friday nights through March to show 2778. Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center for tal and mommy yoga class at 12:30 p.m. This is a what you’ve got to show off. This isn’t your regular Foodstock. The Neighbor to Neighbor Project will Senior Services in North Conway offers a number of non-traditional spin on yoga. The class is open to rail jam! Call 278-3320 for details. sponsor a benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the Nativity activities and informational programs for seniors, moms, mommies with infants and pregnant moms. It Friday Painters’ Open Studio Group. The new Lutheran Church in North Conway. The show will including yoga and mobility classes, a game day, com- is flexible and inviting and attempts to accommodate Open Studio sessions will meet Fridays from 9 a.m. feature Idol Hands, singer Mary Edes and storyteller puter labs, dances, support groups, movies, health the needs of mothers of young children. The cost is until noon at the MWVAA’s office, located next to the Andy Davis. Suggested donation is $8 per person, related service programs and trips. Call 356-3231 for $12 for non-members and $10 for members. RSN studios on the lower level of Norcross Place in $16 per family or a bag of non-perishable food items. details. Registration is required. Please call 356-2992 to North Conway village. Artists should bring their own Help feed the hungry of Mt. Washington Valley. For Job Listing Signups. A free community service will reserve your spot today. supplies and are also welcome to bring a brown bag more information, call 356-7827. be offered by 20buckstillsold.com from 3 to 5 p.m. at Easy Sliders. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation lunch. The Friday Painters group is free for members Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday from the Legends Room of the Eastern Slope Inn in North in Jackson will host Easy Sliders, a gentle introduc- and a $5 donation is suggested for non-members. 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Effingham Conway. Let us help you by making your name avail- tion to cross country skiing every Tuesday and Friday Historical Society Meeting. The Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian Church in able to all possible employers. Come register for free through March 13 at 10 a.m. Open to absolute begin- Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. The speaker Freedom Village. For more information call 539- on the looking for work page at 20buckstillsold.com ners. Each session is one hour of instruction and gen- will be John Hively of Conway and the topic will be 2637. website. tle practice. Refreshments by the fire follow the out- Thomas Edison. Nominations for directors will also Guided Snowshoe Walks at MWV Ski Touring. Library Book Group. The Madison Library will door session. Rate is $10 for each session including take place. The public is invited and refreshments will Come to the MWV Ski Touring and Snowshoe hold a book discussion group at 7 p.m. “The Memory rentals for the session period. For more information, be served. For more information, call 539-5564. Center in Intervale any Saturday at 1 p.m. for a guid- of Running,” by Ron McLarty will be discussed. All call 383-9355. Portland Flower Show. The Bartlett and Madison ed snowshoe walk along the East Branch and Saco are welcome and refreshments will be served. Call the Give Back Tuesdays Fundraisers. The Gift of Life Recreation Departments will sponsor a trip to the Rivers. Snowshoes are available for rent. Call 356- library at 367-8545 for more information or to Shop in North Conway will hold their Give Back Portland Flower Show on March 12. Registration 9920 for information or reservations. reserve your copy of the book. Tuesdays to benefit local organizations from 10 a.m. and payment must be received by Feb. 27. Space is Historic Foods and Drinks. The Remick Country Movie Night. The Conway Village Congregational to 7 p.m. This week a portion of the day’s sale will be limited so call and register today. Beverages, goodies, Doctor Farm and Museum in Tamworth will cele- Church in Conway will hold free movie night on donated to the Masonic Angels Fund. For more prizes and more will be provided on the bus trip. For brate Washington’s Birthday with Tavern Weekend. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Bring the family for a free information call the shop at 356-5100. more information or to register for the trip, call 374- From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. learn about preparing his- movie and some popcorn. For more information, call Harrison House Resale Shoppe. The Harrison 1952 or 367-4332 ext. 301. toric foods and from 1 to 3 p.m. learn to make his- the church at 447-3851. House Resale Shoppe located at the entrance of the Postpartum Support Group. The Conway Public toric beverages of the time. Each workshop is $20 or Prenatal Yoga. Monday morning yoga at the Birth Conway Area Humane Society at 223 East Main Library will host a postpartum support group every both for $30 per person. For more information con- House in Bridgton, Maine from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To Street in Conway will be open every Tuesday, Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ham Community Room of tact the museum at 323-7591. register for the eight weeks series contact The Birth Thursday, Friday and saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the library. The weekly meeting is free and open to Magic Around Music. Mountain Top Music Center House at 207-647-5919. Eight weeks of yoga at $75 Bring your donated items by, or come in and find a the public. For more information call 387-8236 or in Conway Village will offer this unique program of or $10 per session for walk-ins. bargain. Proceeds benefit the Conway Area Humane 986-8063. Society. For more information contact the shelter at music and magic for children ages four through nine. Pre-School Music. Mountain Top Music Center on 447-5605. Snow, Skies and Skis. Tin Mountain Conservation The program will be held at 10 a.m. at Tin Mountain Main Street in Conway will hold pre-school music Center and MWV Ski Touring will sponsor any Conservation Center located on Bald Hill Road in classes from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for children ages 3-5. Mardi Gras Pancake Supper. A Mardi Gras pan- evening of cross-country skiing and star gazing at 7 Albany. For more information, call 447-4737. Children sing, dance, and play rhythm instruments. cake supper will be held at St. Andrew’s Church in p.m. Ski the well groomed trails destined for dessert Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour. The Children learn patterns necessary for further music Tamworth from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes at the 1785 Inn. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will lead a group of study. Pre-reading skills are incorporated in drawing pancakes, sausage, applesauce and local maple syrup. non-members, which includes trail pass and dessert. a snowshoeing outing from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn and coloring activities. $8/class. Registration is Come in costumes or masks. A suggested donation of Call 356-9920 for reservations. snowshoeing techniques along the way. A great way requested. Call 447-4737. $5 per adult and $2 per child will be accepted. All proceeds will support the Tamworth Community Washington Birthday Tavern Weekend. The for beginners to be introduced to the sport. Rental Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte Food Pantry. Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum along snowshoes are available. Call 383-9355 for more Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is holding with the Gilman Tavern Inn in Tamworth will pres- information. story time for preschoolers age five and under on Tuesday Trekkers. The Jackson Ski Touring ent an evening of tavern food and drinks to celebrate Turkey Dinner Church Supper. Come to the Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call 207- Foundation holds Tuesday Trekkers every Tuesday George Washington’s birthday. Enjoy a meal, music Madison Elementary School from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 925-3177. through Mar. 24 at 1 p.m. Similar to Friday Gliders and dancing at The Gilman Tavern Inn tonight and except with snowshoes. A social trek to explore the for a full turkey dinner hosted by the Madison Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church learn to make the food and drinks tomorrow at forest followed by refreshments by the fireplace. $18 Church. Cost is $8 per person and $3 for children. Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather per- Remick Museum’s workshops. For more information per person includes a day pass. Skill level is beginner mitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for or to make a reservation, call 323-9123 or 323-7591. Wondrous Winter Wetlands. Tin Mountain to expert. For more information or to make a reser- Conservation Center will host exploring the winter charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no matter Winter Wildlife. Tin Mountain Conservation vation, call 383-9355. wetlands with ecologist Rick Van de Poll in search of age or ability. For more information call Pauline at Center located on Bald Hill Road in Albany will pres- identifying trees/shrubs and animal tracks. Meet at 539-4709. Yoga Classes. The Tamworth Recreation ent a winter wildlife workshop for children grade K Department will offer the winter sessions of Yoga on Heath Pond Bog on Route 25 in Ossipee at 10 a.m. Square Dance Workshop. The MWV Stompers through 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will look for win- Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tamworth For more information or to make a reservation, call will hold a square dance workshop every Monday ter birds, follow tracks and look for other signs of Town House from now through Feb. 24. Classes are TMCC at 447-6991. from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary School. wildlife. The day will also include games and a winter multi-level. The cost for the seven week session is For more information call Arthur at 447-5527, craft. Dress warm and bring a lunch. Cost is $35 for $55. Classes are taught by Juno Lamb. To pre-regis- Sunday 22 Charlene at 207-647-9464 or Barbara at 356-5546. members and $45 for non-members. For more infor- ter or for more information, call 323-2090. 20th Annual Chocolate Festival. Mt. Washington mation or to make a reservation for your child, call Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai Chi classes are Zumba Dance/Exercise Class. The Conway 447-6991. Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Foundation in offered on Mondays and Thursdays at the Taoist Tai Intervale will host their most popular event of the Village Church on Main Street in Conway will offer Chi Society’s North Conway Center in the Eastern a Zumba dance/exercise class from 6 to 7 p.m. The Saturday 21 season. Cross country ski inn to inn along the 65 km Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more of trails stopping along the way to indulge in your class is free and taught by a certified instructor. For 3rd Annual Snow Princess Fantasy. Part of the information call 356-5581. favorite chocolate fantasies. Free with the purchase of more information, call the church at 447-3851. MWV Winter Carnival celebration, the Snow a Chocolate Festival Pass, which is $20 purchased in U.S. Census Bureau Test Sites. If you are interest- Princess Fantasy for children will take place at the advance or $25 on the day of the event. For more ed in working with the U.S. Census Bureau, test sites Wednesday 25 North Conway Grand Hotel from 12 to 2 p.m. and information, call 356-9920. for jobs are set up in Conway at the N.H. Breastfeeding Support Group. The Family 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and includes a snow Employment Security office at 1:30 p.m. and at the Birthing Center at the Memorial Hospital in North princess registration fee and two tickets to the event. Argentine Tango Classes. Isabel Costa, a native of Gibson Center in North Conway at 6 p.m. every Argentina is teaching Argentine tango classes every Conway will hold a breastfeeding support group Additional tickets are $8 per person. Pre-registration Monday. every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 is required. For more information contact the MWV Sunday at the Christmas Farm Inn in Jackson. Waxing Demonstration at JSTF. The Jackson Ski p.m. in the Family Birthing Center at the Memorial Chamber in North Conway. Beginner-Intermediate classes are from 1 to 2 p.m. Beginner level classes are from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost of the Touring Foundation will host a waxing demonstra- Hospital. This group is free and open to all breast-

Page B6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 feeding mothers. Breastfeeding peer counselors and T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet Morning Garden and Sweet Pea Programs. The 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. lactation specialists facilitate the program. Babies and Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) at White Mountain Waldorf School offers Morning Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, siblings are welcome. For more information call the the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Street and Garden and Sweet Pea Programs to beginning corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Memorial Hospital at 356-5461 ext. 146. Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. For informa- today. Did you have a newborn or looking for a lov- Street in North Conway. tion contact Linda Littlefield at 539-8090. ing comfortable environment to bring your toddler Camera Club Meeting. The North Country Easy Sliders. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Camera Club meets Sept. through May on the first White Mountain Stamp Club. The White to meet new friends? Amy St. Pierre-Gashcott (Miss Amy), an experienced Waldorf Teacher, will be offer- in Jackson will host Easy Sliders, a gentle introduc- and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second tion to cross country skiing every Tuesday and Friday Ham Room of the Conway Public Library. The first Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and gain on ing programs this fall which will provide for both needs. She will offer a weekly Morning Garden pro- through March 13 at 10 a.m. Open to absolute meeting is informational and the second is competi- the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the beginners. Each session is one hour of instruction tion (digital and prints). Contact Ed Bergeron, home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Route gram for parents and toddler (crawling to 3 years) from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. for eight weeks as well as The and gentle practice. Refreshments by the fire follow President, at 356-6936 for more information. Also, 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald Hill Road the outdoor session. Rate is $10 for each session visit our website: www.northcountrycameraclub.org. in Albany). Everyone interested in collecting stamps Sweet Pea program (newborns to pre-crawl) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Please call 447-3168 for a more including rentals for the session period. For more Our club is a member of the New England Camera is welcome to attend. Fore more information call information, call 383-9355. Club Council. Come check us out, all levels are wel- Barbara at 447-5461 or email at savary@localnet. detailed description of each program and we do offer come! com. a sliding scale fee. Friday Gliders Social Ski. The Friday Gliders Classic Social Ski will be held every Friday at 1 p.m. Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the Chocorua Young Adult Book Group. The Conway Public Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Center on Main Street in Conway will hold music for tod- through Mar. 27. Very fun and social with instruc- Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, Library invites young people in grades six and up to tional tips. Includes apres ski stretching and refresh- sweets and great conversation are all part of this join its Young Adult Book Group. Discussions take dlers classes from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For children between 18 months and three years old, this class ments. Skill level - experienced beginner to expert. morning. Bring a friend or come alone. All are wel- place on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and there are Call 383-9355 for more information. come. always plenty of snacks. offers children and their caregivers an opportunity to dance, play rhythm instruments, sing, and play games Friday Night Freestyle Frenzy. Bretton Woods Ski Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one to Thursday 26 using familiar songs. This class stimulates musical Are welcomes all skiers and riders to come to the one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Co- and cognitive development. Song sheets are included mountain on Friday nights through March to show sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers Argentine Tango Practice Session. Come to the so that you can bring the songs home to enjoy all what you’ve got to show off. This isn’t your regular Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up an Jeanne Limmer Dance Studio in North Conway week. $8/class, please register by calling 447-4737. rail jam! Call 278-3320 for details. appointment at 356-3231. Village on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. to practice your steps or to check out what this dance is all Spring Course Preview/Open House. A spring o Friday Painters’ Open Studio Group. The new Diabetes Workshop. The Diabetes Center at the course preview and open house of “OLLI at Granite Open Studio sessions will meet Fridays from 9 a.m. Memorial Hospital in North Conway will offer a about. Cost is $5 per person. Contact Jessyca Keeler at 663-6800 for more information or to sign up. State College,” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. for until noon at the MWVAA’s office, located next to four-part program called “The Facts and Myths of upcoming classes for people over 50. The open house the RSN studios on the lower level of Norcross Place Birding Workshop. Join Chris Lewey at Tin Diabetes,” from 10 a.m. to noon. The sessions are will be held at Granite State College in the in North Conway village. Artists should bring their Mountain Conservation Center in Albany today and designed to help those with diabetes learn how to Technology Village in Conway. Learn about the new own supplies and are also welcome to bring a brown tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to become a better control and monitor their condition. Pre-registration programs offered this spring. Refreshments will be bag lunch. The Friday Painters group is free for birder. The workshop includes plenty of time in the is required. For more information or to register, call served. For more information, call 447-3970. members and a $5 donation is suggested for non- field to observe, identify and study the birds. 356-0796. members. Classroom time will include lectures, slides and dis- Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in cussions. This Adult Nature Course is open to the Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners every Hot Shopping Event. Settlers’ Green Outlet Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell free din- public and costs $50 for Tin Mountain members, $65 Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This week Laura Packer and Village in North Conway will hold a hot shopping ner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. for non-members and $45 for seniors and students. Kevin Brooks of Malden, Mass are the featured sto- event from 4 to 8 p.m. Free hot chocolate, bonfire Evening Program Series. The Appalachian To register or for more information, call 447-6991. rytellers. Cost for dinner and entertainment is $18.95 and VIP shopping cards. Mountain Club in Pinkham Notch will present plus tax and gratuity. For reservations or more infor- Bloomin’ Babies Mother’s Group. The Birth Postpartum Support Group. The Conway Public “Bicycle Touring in Europe and the United States” mation call 284-6219. House in Bridgton, Maine will offer Bloomin’ Babies Library will host a postpartum support group every with Daniel Sedory at 8 p.m. The programs follows Mother’s Group every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 U.S. Census Bureau Test Sites. If you are interest- Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ham Community Room of the 6 p.m. International Dinner featuring the cuisine p.m. All parents with babies and preschool siblings ed in working with the U.S. Census Bureau, test sites the library. The weekly meeting is free and open to of Hungary. All programs are free and open to the are welcome. For more information call 207-647- for jobs are set up in Bartlett at the Josiah Bartlett the public. For more information call 387-8236 or public. For more information, call 466-2727. 5919 or on the web at www.birthhousebridgton.com. Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday. 986-8063. Folk Band for Beginners. Mountain Top Music Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group Zumba Dance/Exercise Class. The Conway Center in Conway will offer Folk Band for Beginners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 Village Church on Main Street in Conway will offer every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Learn to mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or a Zumba dance/exercise class from 6 to 7 p.m. The play traditional American folk songs. Classes are snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable class is free and taught by a certified instructor. For taught by Seth Austen. Cost is $12 per class. For shoes and warm clothes. For more information call more information, call the church at 447-3851. more information or to signup, call 447-4737. Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to Friday 27 Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in North The Mountain of Hope grief support program for A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held Conway Village. The program is free and open to the children and teens is held every Thursday at the daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- public to discuss feelings about the death of loved Ossipee Concerned Citizens Ossipee Crossings on ones. For more information call Jeff at 986-4977 or Dore Street in Center Ossipee from 7 to 8 p.m. The BEER Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Services of NCC at program is sponsored by the VNA-Hospice of 356-7006. & Southern Carroll County. Pre-registration is Home School Support Group. The Brownfield required. Contact Sheryl Power at 569-2729 ext. 230 Gift Certificates Available Bargain Matinees Daily WINE Public Library in Brownfield, Maine will hold a for more information or to register. CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC B Fri & Sat: 2:00, 4:10, 6:40, Home School Support Group every Wednesday 9:00; Sun: 2:00, 4:10, 6:40; MontoThu: 4:10, 6:40 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will organize field trips, FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009) E Fri & Sat: 2:10, 4:40, 7:00, 9:05; Sun: do projects, find other kids your kids age, and moral 2:10, 4:40, 7:00; MontoThu: 4:40, 7:00 support for parents. For more information call 207- CORALINE B Fri & Sat: 1:50, 4:20, 6:30, 8:30; Sun: 1:50, 4:20, 935-3003. MILK 6:30; MontoThu: 4:20, 6:30 HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU C Fri & Sat: 1:40, 4:10, 6:40, TOSSED UP TUESDAYS Metaphysical Group. A free on-going metaphysical Rated R- Times: 8 & 10:30am, 1, 7, & 9pm 9:15; Sun: 1:40, 4:10, 6:40; MontoThu: 4:10, 6:40 (9:00 show thru Saturday 2/21) group meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the THE PINK PANTHER 2 B Fri & Sat: 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:00; Sun: Your Entree can be FREE White Mountain Hypnosis Center in Madison. For 2:10, 4:30, 7:10; MontoThu: 4:30, 7:10 After your meal, toss a coin more information or to join the group call 367-8851. TAKEN C Fri & Sat: 1:30, 4:00, 6:50, 8:45; Sun: 1:30, 4:00, 6:50; MontoThu: 4:00, 6:50 with the Manager. Heads YOU Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Center HOTEL FOR DOGS B Fri to Sun: 1:30 WIN and your entree is free. presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature program for chil- ? PAUL BLART: MALL COP B Fri & Sat: 4:00, 6:50, 8:45; dren ages three through five and their caregivers ot Ink SuntoThu: 4:00, 6:50 Tails, House wins.Toss for each from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Nature G Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany. For ’S entree or whole pizza order. LY Bring this Ad with you more information call 447-6991 or on the web at KEL www.tinmtn.org. THE INTERNATIONAL E Fri: 4:30, 7:00; Sat & Sun: 2:00, 4:30, O 7:00; MontoThu: 4:30, 7:00 Old Time String Band. Mountain Top Music TTO Counter Service 9am to 9pm Center’s Old Time String Band will be plucking away TA SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE E Fri: 4:30, 7:00; Sat & Sun: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00; MontoThu: 4:30, 7:00 with jam sessions on Wednesday evenings from 6 to he Depot Route 112 Dining Room and Table Service 4pm to 9pm T Times for Friday-Thursday, February 20-26, 2009 8:30 p.m. at the Music Center. Bring your fiddle, Lincoln, NH 03251 banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, dulcimer, recorder, (603) flute, harmonica, accordion, autoharp, drum, etc. 470 This class is taught by Seth Austen, a musician with 5-9 m 74 .co over 25 years experience teaching and performing. w ttoo LOCATED IN For more information call 447-4737. ww.kellysta Gift Certificates Available www.yourneighborhoodtheatre.com

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page B9 Sports Highlights

Kennett jumping team soars to state championship at Proctor Academy Friday the 13th plenty lucky for Eagle fliers By Joshua Spaulding points, hitting distances of 25.5 and 25 Sports Editor meters and top point jumps of 50 and ANDOVER — National champions has a 54 points. nice ring to it. Bart Cromwell was 25th overall with While officially the title will be New 102.5 points and hit distances of 26.5 and Hampshire state champions, members of 27.5 meters. His top two jumps each the Kennett ski jumping team can call received 51.5 points. themselves national champions after In the competition for the Gene Ross squeaking past Concord in the state jump- Cup, which is presented to the top rookie ing meet at Proctor Academy on Friday, jumper each year, Kennett’s Travis Rockett Feb. 13. was 11th overall, with Hanover’s Sam New Hampshire is the lone state in the Shapiro taking the title. United States that sanctions ski jumping as For the female jumpers, Kennett’s a high school sport, giving the Kennett Emily Leich finished second overall with fliers a legitimate claim as the national high 96 points. She earned 47.5 and 48.5 points school ski jumping champions. for her top jumps, which hit distances of 23 T he Eagles captured the state title on the meters and 23.5 meters. strength of third place finishes (in a tie) Cromwell took fourth place in the over- from Michael Larson and Darrien all State Skimeister competition, which is Shannon, as well as consistent jumps awarded by the New Hampshire Ski throughout the chilly night. Coaches Association. To earn points, skiers “As a group, they were consistent and must compete in the giant slalom and that’s what it takes to win as a team,” said slalom events at their respective state alpine coach Chip Henry. meets, the freestyle and classical races at Larson and Shannon tied for third place their respective state cross-country meets (along with Concord’s Parker Finch) with a total of 120 points. Shannon’s best jumps earned him scores of 60.5 and 59.5, while Larson’s two best jumps earned him scores of 62 and 58. Larson’s longest jump was 33 meters and Shannon hit 32 meters. Hunter Haynes was the third scoring jumper for the Eagles, as he leaped to an 11th place finish overall with 90 points. His top two jumps netted him 57.5 and 56.5 points. He jumped 30 meters on all three of his jumps. Jeff Sires rounded out the scoring for the Eagles with his 16th place finish with 109.5 points. His best jumps clockwise from top: • Kennett Ski Jumping team and coach Chip Henry pose with the state championship trophy at Proctor Academy on Friday, Feb. 13. earned 54.5 and 55 points • Michael Larson soars high above Proctor Academy on his way to a third-place finish in Friday’s state championship meet. and his longest distances • Jumping coach Chip Henry admires the fruits of his team’s labor, the state championship trophy, after the Eagles’ victory at Proctor Academy Feb. 13. were 28 and 27.5 meters. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photos) Those four jumpers combined to give Kennett a 369-365 edge over and at the state jumping meet. Hanover’s previous days. perennial champion Hanover, particularly Concord High School. Hopkinton was a Jeff Colt took top honors as the state’s best “I was a little nervous after the rain that after the Marauders came to Cranmore close third with 363 points and Plymouth all-around skier. the conditions were going to be a little and knocked the Eagle alpine boys off was within 10 points in fourth place with While the evening of Friday the 13th nasty,” he said. “But the hill was in better Division II’s top spot the previous Tuesday. 359.5 points. turned out just fine for the Eagles, shape than it was last week for the pre-state But all in all, it was a great evening for Vince Patch also jumped for Kennett Henry admits that he was a little nervous meet (also won by Kennett).” the Eagles, a night they will remember, a and scored a 22nd place finish with 104 after the warm weather and rain of the The Eagles were pumped to topple night they became national champions. “It’s been quite a few years,” said Henry, as he held tightly to the state championship plaque. And surely it was a joyous ride home on Doug MacDonald’s bus on Friday night. ▲

Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 clockwise from top: • The Kennett girls’ski team and coaches pose with the Division II championship plaque after a successful day at Waterville Valley on Feb. 12. • Kennett seniors (l to r) Maggie Flynn, Lacey Mailman and Cassidy Van Deursen let out a victory yell after accepting the Division II championship plaque from Plymouth coach Norm LeBlanc (rear) Feb. 12 at Waterville Valley. • Taylor Gardella drives through a giant slalom gate in the rain at Waterville Valley on Feb. 12. The Eagle sophomore helped lead her team to another Division II title. (Joshua Spaulding/ Mountain Ear Photos)

Team skiing again proves successful for Eagle alpine girls Flynn, Gardella lead the way to another title, Feb. 12 By Joshua Spaulding Deursen, who placed ninth in a time of Thankfully, Mailman had yet another tent finishes. “When they ski for us, they Sports Editor 73.94. steady race and came home 14th overall do it and they do a good job with it.” WATERVILLE VALLEY — Rainy The final Eagle scorer was freshman and finished out the Eagle scoring with With their top 10 finishes, Flynn, days may have gotten the Carpenters Kaitlin Burton, who raced to 10th place her time of 38.46. Gardella, Van Deursen and Burton have down, but the miserable weather did no overall and finished with a time of 73.98. Burton fell on her slalom run, but all earned invitations to the Meet of such thing to the Kennett girls’ alpine Emily Leich finished just out of the recovered and finished 62nd overall in Champions, set for March 3 at Cannon ski team at the Thursday, Feb. 12, top 10, placing 11th overall in 74.25. 55.82. Mountain. Division II State Meet. Senior Lacey Mailman rounded out the “I guarantee Emily had no idea that Skimeister Award The Eagles used steady team skiing Eagle team with her solid 16th place fin- she straddled that game,” said Kennett Van Deursen also took home the to outdistance Hanover in an abbreviat- ish in 77.33. coach Chuck Broomhall. Division II Skimeister Award. The ed slalom and took home the Division II After the morning events, the Eagles When the points were tallied, the award is presented to the top finisher championship plaque in the rain at held a slim nine-point lead over the Eagles had widened their lead to 752- among the four Division II events, Waterville Valley. Marauders of Hanover and needed 729 over Hanover and had the champi- including freestyle and classical cross- The morning giant slalom runs were strong performances in the slalom to onship plaque in their hands once again. country and slalom and giant slalom. marred by rain that at times was heavy seal another championship. Plymouth, led by overall winner Nika Van Deursen beat out Kingswood’s and did a number on the Waterville The slalom competition was short- Mosenthal, was third. Kirsten Silfvenius for the title of snow, as ruts quickly formed on the ened to only one run, as deteriorating “That’s the way we ski, as a team,” Division II’s best all-around female course. course conditions and continuing rain said Broomhall, pointing to the consis- skier. ▲ The Eagles placed five skiers in the led to the decision to cut things short. top 11 in the morning giant slalom, with Gardella was on her game in the senior Maggie Flynn leading the way. slalom, as she came home second overall The Eagle stalwart, who two days in a time of 33.94, just edging out earlier at the boys’ state meet was hob- Kingswood’s Jessica Kalled for the run- bling around on crutches, put her injury ner-up spot. Flynn was fourth overall in worries out of her head and raced to a 34.54. strong second place finish in a combined Van Deursen cracked the top 10 time of 72.01. again, this time placing seventh overall Sophomore teammate Taylor in 35.14. Leich put in a strong run that Gardella was second for the Eagles as would’ve put her in the top 15, but she she came home eighth overall in a time was disqualified for missing a gate near of 73.78, just ahead of Cassidy Van the bottom of the course.

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page B11 Sports Highlights

Eagles finish as runners-up at Div. II state meet Marauders end Eagles’ run at the top at Feb. 10 competition By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor NORTH CONWAY — The Kennett boys’ alpine team took home a trophy from the Division II State Meet last Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Cranmore. However, it wasn’t the trophy the Eagles are accustomed to. The Eagles finished as runners-up to a very strong Hanover squad, ending a run on the title that goes back as long as most can remember. And there was quite a bit of drama involved as well, as a mere one point sep- arated the top three teams after the morning giant slalom, meaning the team that skied the most perfect slalom in the afternoon would be able to walk away with the title. And that team was Hanover. The Marauders swept all four top spots in the afternoon races and cruised to a comfortable 22-point win over the Eagles, who were third after the morning giant slalom portion, while Hanover and Plymouth were tied in the top spot. The morning giant slalom race saw Hanover, Plymouth and Kennett all put three racers in the top six, setting up an afternoon slalom fight to the finish. Kennett senior Alex Leich put together two very strong runs to take home second place overall in a time of 65.05, while above: The Kennett Alpine boys’ ski team poses with the Division II runner-up trophy at Cranmore on Tuesday, Feb. 10. freshman teammate Jake Van Deursen bottom right: Senior Alex Leich bombs through a giant slalom gate on his way to a second place finish in the Division II State Meet came home sixth overall in a time of Feb. 10 at Cranmore. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photos) 66.32. Kennett’s third skier was junior was 25th overall in 69.79. Kennett ski coach Chuck Broomhall, not- by the Eagles with 748 and Plymouth Michael Larson, who raced to a ninth Junior Hunter Haynes had a strong ing that he hadn’t seen anything like that with 738. place finish in 66.83, and freshman Shane first run, but missed a gate on his second in his years of coaching. “I’ve got to give Hanover credit,” Love rounded out the morning scoring run and didn’t record a finish time. Hanover came out and completely Broomhall said. “They had to have 16 for the Eagles with his time of 66.96, plac- After the giant slalom, Hanover and dominated the slalom, but the Eagles skiers (four scorers at two runs each) ski ing him 12th overall. Plymouth stood tied with 376 points were able to overcome the Bobcats and without a problem to win that race and Freshman Matt Halupowski finished each, while Kennett was second with 375. wrest away the runner-up trophy. they did.” 20th overall in 68.34 and senior Bart “To have the first three teams within Leich was again the top skier for Broomhall credited Leich with putting Cromwell, skiing for Skimeister points, one point was something else,” said Kennett, as he came home fifth in a time the pressure on the Marauders with his of 67.61 and had the second-fastest run of strong second run out of the fourth start- the afternoon his second time down. ing spot. Haynes also skied strong and took sev- “Alex, what he did in his second run enth place overall in a time of 68.83, while really put the pressure on their skiers to Halupowski finished third among the ski the way they had to,” Broomhall said. Eagle skiers with a time of 69.49, placing “When they saw Alex come down with him ninth overall. the fastest time in the second run, they Larson rounded out the scoring for knew they had to beat him.” Kennett with a 10th place finish in 70.19. With their top 10 finishes, Leich, Cromwell was 20th overall in 73.74, Haynes, Larson, Halupowski and Van and Van Deursen and Love each had one Deursen all earned invitations to good run but had issues on the other run the Meet of Champions, which will take and didn’t record finish times. place on March 3 at Cannon Mountain When the points were tallied up, and will feature the top skiers from every Hanover won with 770 points, followed division. ▲

Page B12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 Kennett Cross-Country Ski Team Van Deursen, Haine lead Kennett skinny skiers By Joshua Spaulding him 16th overall. Sports Editor Teammate Drew Bormann was 19th NORTH CONWAY — Though the overall in 16:23, with Henney Sullivan Kennett cross-country ski team didn’t coming home 30th in 17:44 and Dmitry come away from Wednesday’s Division II Steesy taking 31st in 17:59 to round out state meet with any medals, the Eagles still the scoring. put together some solid results. Alex Leich, skiing for Skimeister points, Possibly some of the best results came was 33rd overall in 18:08 and Bart from an alpine skier who hit the trail in her Cromwell, also skiing for Skimeister bid to win the Skimeister Award and ended points, was 39th in 20:13. up being her team’s top scorer. The Eagle boys finished sixth overall, Cassidy Van Deursen enjoyed a very beating out Kingswood and Con-Val. successful day at Whitaker Woods on Feb. In the afternoon skate race, Haine was 11, as she came home tops for the Eagles in again the top scorer. The freshman came Drew Bormann climbs the both the morning classical race and the in with a time of 13:23, placing him 17th Wellinghurst Trail during afternoon freestyle race. overall. Steesy was 23rd overall and second the afternoon freestyle In the morning race, Hanover and for the Eagles in a time of 13:41, followed race at the Division II Lebanon took the top 10 spots, with Van closely by Bormann in 24th place in 13:52. State Meet Feb. 11 in Deursen grabbing the 11th spot with a Cromwell, who skied with the team all Whitaker Woods. time of 19:22, just six seconds out of 10th season and was eligible to earn points, was place. Teammate Larissa Spaulding came home 17th overall in a time of 20:19 and Audrey Hansen was 22nd in 20:36. The Eagles only had three girls skiing, within the top four Eagle times. which limited their ability to rack up any The Eagles moved up to fifth in the significant points. afternoon race, besting Plymouth, In the freestyle race the same afternoon, Kingswood and Con-Val. Van Deursen again led the Eagles, this Coach Chuck Broomhal noted that he time taking eighth place overall in 15:30, was pleased with the way all his skiers per- which earned her a spot in the prestigious formed and added a special recognition to Meet of Champions, which took place Van Deursen for her superior efforts in after deadline Wednesday at Whitaker Senior Audrey Hansen com- both races. Woods. petes in her final high school Hanover won both titles, while Spaulding skied to a 14th place finish in race, the freestyle portion of Lebanon took second for the girls and the 16:10 and Hansen was 16th in 16:29. the Division II State Meet Souhegan teamwas second for the boys. All three girls are seniors and were com- Feb. 11 at Whitaker Woods. Skimeister peting in their last high school race. (Joshua Spaulding/ Leich was second in the Division II The Eagle boys had better numbers, Mtn Ear Photos) Skimeister competition, which counts but didn’t get any top 10 performances on times from the two Nordic races, as well as the day. the slalom and giant slalom the previous Peter Haine led the way in the morning 30th and the team’s final scorer in 14:24. also skied, but his time wasn’t able to be day at Cranmore. Hanover’s Jeff Colt took classical race with a time of 16:04, placing Sullivan came home 40th in 15:08. Leich counted as a scoring time, though it was top honors. ▲

Feb. 10 match-up with Oyster River had a different ending Knights give Eagles all they can handle in Feb. 13 finale By Joshua Spaulding didn’t fall through most of the first half. However, Kennett sophomore guard we had some empty possessions.” Sports Editor The Kingswood girls took a 10-6 lead Allie Wagner came alive in the third quarter However, it was Wagner who stepped WOLFEBORO — This time around it was after one quarter in front of their hometown and scored 15 of her game-high 30 points in things up in the third quarter and helped a little more competitive. fans. The Eagles closed the gap in the sec- the quarter as Kennett outscored end the regular season on a high note for In the final game of the regular season, ond period, making it a one-point game at Kingswood by a 19-8 tally in that frame and her team. the Kingswood girls’ basketball team put up halftime. the Eagles held on for the win. “Allie really stepped up in the third quar- a fight against county rival Kennett, but in Kingswood coach Steve Eckhoff, with a “We didn’t shoot well in the first half, ter, which was nice to see,” said Ames. “For the end, the playoff-bound Eagles held on little help from Bruce Hermann, worked particularly from the foul line,” said Ames. for the 55-48 win in Wolfeboro on Friday, out a defense where the Knights went man- “We couldn’t seem to make a free throw, so GIRLS HOOPS continues Page B15 Feb. 13. to-man on the Eagles’ three shooters, with “It was a different kind of game, very the other two defenders with one foot in the physical,” said Kennett coach Peter Ames. paint, yet ready to jump out and help. “I think we were trying to win it before we For the first half, that situation seemed to could win it.” work, as the Eagles didn’t shoot well and He noted that his squad was rushing Kingswood held the one-point lead at the things in the early going and the shots just break.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page B13 Feb. 13 brought Kennett Eagles a 66-43 win Eagle boys exact a little revenge on Knights By Joshua Spaulding He noted that the Eagles completely with the effort.” The hosts led by one, 43-42 after three Sports Editor dominated on the boards, which complicated For the Eagles, Tommy Wagner had 21 quarters, but two key three-pointers with less CONWAY — Last time the Kennett and things for the Knights, who continued to points and eight rebounds, while Timmy than three minutes to play sealed the win for Kingswood boys met on the hardwood, the struggle offensively. Flynn had 13 points on five-of-five shooting the Bobcats. Knights of Kingswood came out with a big “They absolutely killed us on the boards, from the field in what Coté called his best “The game was close literally all the way,” win at a time when they needed one. which was one of the problems we had up game of the season. Ian White had 10 points Coté said. “But it was just a situation where This time around, both teams were in there,” said Chick. “We are in a really bad and 13 rebounds and Matt Ashnault chipped we allowed them to up the tempo and played need of a win, but it was the Eagles of scoring drought.” in with 10 points. right into their hands.” Kennett who came out on the top end, “We did a much better job on the offen- Senior Cam Lambert brought the crowd The Eagles have three games remaining knocking off their county rivals by a 66-43 sive boards and that brought us those scoring to its feet in the final minutes with a layup off on the schedule, including two at home, and score in Conway on Friday, Feb. 13. opportunities,” Coté said. “And defensively a Flynn pass. the Eagle coach believes that another win will Coach Dan Chick’s Knights continued to we did a much better job on the perimeter.” “We really, really needed that,” Coté said. seal his team’s chances at the playoffs. struggle on offense, which has been the case Not one Knight player scored in double “We’ve been playing top teams and feel we “If we play team-oriented ball, we can the last few games. figures on the evening, an unusual situation are really battle tested and want to get into hang with all three of these teams,” Coté said. However, in the early going, both teams for the Knights. the playoffs.” The Eagles will head to Portsmouth for a seemed reluctant to kick it into high gear, “That was really an important game for More Eagles 6:30 p.m. game on Friday, Feb. 20, then will with Kennett leading 11-4 after one quarter both teams, and we feel that we needed to Kennett took on Oyster River on the road return home to host Laconia on Tuesday, and 22-15 at halftime. win two of our last four games in order to on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and hung with the Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. ▲ “It looked like the game was in slow make the playoffs,” Coté said. “So obviously, Bobcats for three quarters but couldn’t keep motion,” Chick said. we’re happy with the outcome and pleased up the pressure and fell 63-56. For Kennett, however, that was something they had been working on, slowing down the tempo of the game, which plays to their advantage. 8-0 score makes fourth shutout for Gaudreau “We talked a lot in the last week about tempo,” said Eagle coach Steve Coté. “One Gaudreau, Weigold push Eagles to win over Huskies thing we didn’t do very well against the elite teams was work hard to control the tempo of By Joshua Spaulding Mike Lane said of Frechette Tire, offering Derek North all had good offensive chances the game.” Sports Editor his thanks for the assistance. but couldn’t put the puck in the net. He noted that most of the teams the CONWAY — The Kennett Eagles may have As for the game, the Eagles faced off with Finally, with just more than four minutes Eagles played in the previous few games gotten the win, but a big assist should proba- Monadnock, which was going into action gone in the game, George Weigold got the (Oyster River, Pelham, Pembroke and bly go to Frechette Tire. without their normal number one goalie, Eagles on the board, snapping the puck past Laconia) like to play an up and down style. With the Eagle hockey team slated to play who was suspended for fighting in a previous the Husky goalie for a 1-0 lead. Justin “We don’t have the personnel to allow us on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 11, about 24 game. The Huskies were also without a cou- Clements and Logan Spoor assisted on the to do that,” Coté said. hours away, the Ham Arena’s zamboni broke ple of other players, skating only nine players tally. The Eagles took a 35-27 lead after three down. A call to the company revealed that it and a goalie. Just more than a minute later, the Eagles quarters, but Kingswood pulled to within would be about a week before they could get “They were missing a couple of key play- doubled the lead, as North put a rebound striking distance with about five minutes to out to fix the machine that makes the ice sur- ers, but you can control what you can con- home for a 2-0 lead, with Meador getting the go. However, the Eagles turned it on in the face at the arena. trol,” said Lane. “Whatever they throw at us, helper. final few minutes. The hosts outscored the Frechette Tire, a longtime supporter of we have to be prepared. Something we’ve Monadnock finally got a little pressure but visitors 31-16 in the final frame, mostly in Kennett hockey, sent a crew down to the preached is treating every kid like he’s the was unable to put anything past Ricky the final four or five minutes, and slammed arena to look at the zamboni, and they were best in the state.” Gaudreau, and the Eagles then sent two men the door on the victory at the free throw line. able to fix the problem. The machine was up The Eagles came out of the gate with a to the penalty box in the span of less than two “I want to give Kennett a lot of credit,” and running and the game was able to go on ton of pressure on the inexperienced Husky minutes, giving the Huskies a five-on-three said Chick. “They did a good job, did what as planned, the only Kennett game of the keeper, and in the opening minutes, he and advantage for 38 seconds. Kennett held firm, they had to do. We did not rise to the occa- week. the defense were up to the challenge, as Joey sion.” “They do a lot for us,” Kennett coach Murphy, Taylor Cyr, Griffin Meador and HOCKEY continues opposite page

Page B14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 “They were 13-4, we were 1-16 and we Heath got Kennett on the board. After hoops from Wagner and a pair of free Girls Hoops only lost by seven points,” said Eckhoff. “I another Bobcat hoop, Gordon hit back-to- throws from Frase finished out the scoring look at that as a win. We played really, real- back buckets to close the gap to three points for the Eagles, as Oyster River took the 51- Continued from Page B13 ly well.” at 9-6. Oyster River got the frame’s final 31 win. three or four minutes, she kind of took the Eckhoff also pointed to the fact that the hoop and had an 11-6 lead after one quarter. “Oyster River is a good team, and we game over.” game would be a good way to remember a The Bobcats stretched that lead out to would have had to be at our best to beat “I give Allie a lot of credit,” Eckhoff said. tough season. open the second quarter, scoring the first them, which we obviously weren’t,” said “She hit some key shots, and that was the “That’s what I was waiting for all season eight points of the frame to make it a 19-6 Ames. “It’s the only game we’ve had this key to the game.” long,” the Knight coach said. “I’ve been lead. year when someone was able to beat us by a For many of the Eagle players, the illness waiting for them to put it together as a team. Frase hit a three and Gordon hit a buck- fair amount.” that had swept through the team and forced To go out at the end with this is nice.” et to close to within eight, but two more With the illness still taking its toll on the players to the sidelines in previous weeks, Wagner’s 30 led the way for Kennett, the hoops from the Bobcats kept the Eagles at Eagles, Ames noted that the sickness was still hanging around a bit, but Ames said second year in a row she’s dropped 30 on the bay. A Sam Meader free throw finished showed up on both ends of the floor, despite his team was able to overcome that and push Eagles’ county rival, while senior Ashley Kennett’s scoring in the half, but Oyster the fact that the Eagles held the powerful through. Gordon had 12 and sophomore Melissa River hit two more hoops to take a 27-12 Bobcats to just over 50 points. “It was better,” he said of the sickness. Frase chipped in with 11. lead to the break. “It shows up offensively because the “But some kids didn’t quite have their legs For Kingswood, Mel Giegerich led the That lead jumped by five points to open shots were off, but to me, it was more so with them, so it was good to come out with way with 12 points, while seniors Lexi the third quarter, but Gordon converted on defensively,” the veteran coach noted. “We a win. Tisher, Meghan Libby and Athena Ellis a Kasey Cavanaugh steal and Frase and didn’t have the same intensity we often have “It was a difficult game because it got each added eight points. Wagner hit hoops to make it 32-18. on defense. pretty ragged,” he added. More Eagles Another Frase bucket cut the lead to 32-20, “But to hold that team to (51) was a pret- The Eagle coach also offered praise to Kennett hosted Oyster River on but Oyster River rallied with a pair of hoops ty good defensive effort, we just have to the Knights, who his team beat by 36 points Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the final regular season to push the lead back to 16 to end the third score some more,” he added. last month in Conway. home game of the season at The Nest at quarter. For the game, Gordon had 13, while “Kingswood played hard, as you would Kennett High School. Gordon, who was honored before the game Frase added nine. expect with it being their last game, with The top-ranked Bobcats came out and as the team’s lone senior, opened the fourth Kennett was in action after deadline in kids trying to finish up on a strong note,” he scored the first seven points of the game with Kennett’s first two field goals and a free the first round of the Class I playoffs at said. “They played pretty well.” before a rebound and hoop from Moriah throw, but the Bobcats kept coming. Two home against St. Thomas on Wednesday. If they were victorious, the next round will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. The Eagles didn’t back down, as Kevin his own at the other end of the net. against the winner of the Souhegan-Hollis- Hockey Murphy and company kept the pressure The Eagles finally got a power play with Brookline matchup. If the Sabers won, the Continued from opposite page coming, but Monadnock didn’t back down 3:15 to play and Clements lit the lamp with Eagles will travel to Amherst; if the either, getting a couple of scoring chances assists from Weigold and Kevin Murphy to Cavaliers won, the Eagles will host. with Gaudreau making a stop, and Kevin that Gaudreau turned aside. close out the scoring. The Class I semifinals will take place on With 9:39 to play in the period, the Eagles “Certainly I like to see the kids are playing Murphy had a good penalty kill. Meador also Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at got a shorthanded scoring attempt before the upped the lead to 6-0 as North got the goal well heading into the Souhegan game,” said Southern New Hampshire University in Eagles went back to full strength. and Meador and Clements picked up the Lane, pointing to Monday’s (past deadline) Manchester. ▲ With 3:19 to go in the first period, assists. matchup with the defending champions. Weigold picked the puck up at the blue line Kennett put together a good penalty kill “When you skate, especially without the and moved it in, going top shelf on the keep- midway through the period and for their puck, you create options for your teammates er for a 3-0 lead. Clements and Bryan effort got a shorthanded goal off the stick of and you create space, which makes it easier Lamontagne each picked up assists. Weigold, completing a hat trick for the sen- for your teammates.” Kennett continued to pressure, with ior co-captain. Lane also turned his praise to Gaudreau, Clements, Kevin Murphy, Weigold and The Eagles were forced to kill off another who turned in his fourth shutout of the sea- Meador all having chances, including one penalty late in the period and did it well, even son. shot that careened off the post, but with 1:12 getting some more shorthanded pressure, “What might get lost in an 8-0 game, is to play it was Joey Murphy who lit the lamp, and with two periods done, the Eagles had a Ricky played fabulous again,” the Eagle rifling a shot into the twine for a 4-0 Kennett 7-0 lead and were looking at running time to coach said. “He’s so steady he sometimes gets lead. open the third period. forgotten.” Gaudreau made a nice save on a break- The Eagles opened the third on the In addition to Souhegan, Kennett played away to close out the first period with penalty kill, but got a shorthanded bid from Belmont-Gilford after deadline on Kennett on top 4-0. Clements before the penalty was killed. Wednesday, Feb. 18. They boys will be at Less than two minutes into the second North and Meador also just missed connec- Somersworth on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. period the Eagles added another goal, as Cyr tions and Kennett killed off yet another and will host Con-Val on Monday, Feb. 23, put a shot from the circle into the back of the penalty. at 5:40 p.m. The Eagles will also host net for a 5-0 lead, with Brian Munck getting Clements, Chris King, Weigold and Cyr Hollis-Brookline on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the helper. all had chances to score, while Gaudreau held at 5:20 p.m. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 19, 2009 - Page B15 Valley Round-Up

Packer to make fourth appearance at Center Sandwich inn Laura Packer featured storyteller at Corner House, Feb. 26 On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Corner ing First Night Boston, University of dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the price is contact the Corner House Inn in Center House Inn in Center Sandwich welcomes Edinburgh, Universidade Lusofona $18.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Sandwich at 284-6219 or online at Malden, Mass., storyteller Laura Packer, (Lisbon, Portugal), NASA, Massachusetts For reservations and more information [email protected]. ▲ who will be making her fourth appearance Institute of Technology, the Boston at the inn’s popular Storytelling Dinner Public Library, as well as businesses, program. schools, theatres, festivals and more. She Group to discuss ‘Run,’by Ann Patchett Packer has been telling stories her also hosts two Boston area storytelling whole life – her mother reports she was venues — at Medford’s Bestsellers Café born talking! She holds a degree in and at Club Passim in Harvard Square. North Conway Library’s Folklore and Mythology from Boston Come and enjoy the spellbinding tales University and has been applying her of this acclaimed Massachusetts story- TGIF book group meets March 6 knowledge of folklore and life in profes- teller on Thursday, Feb. 26. Storytelling The North Conway Library has children — safe. sional performance and developmental Dinners are held each Thursday evening chosen “Run” by Ann Patchett as the Set over a period of 24 hours, “Run” workshops for over 15 years. from late October through May. The next book of its TGIF Book Group. takes us from the Museum of When Packer tells On Friday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m, Comparative Zoology at Harvard to a stories, people listen. the group will discuss this contempo- home for retired Catholic priests in Her stories enchant, rary New England novel that deals with downtown Boston. It shows us how entertain and enthrall. many issues that are close to our hearts: worlds of privilege and poverty can Whether she is religion, race, class, politics and, above coexist only blocks apart from each recounting a personal all, family. other, and how family can include peo- adventure or taking Everyone is welcome whether you ple you've never even met. Suspenseful her audiences on a are a library member or not, and and stunningly executed, “Run” is ulti- journey through time whether you have read the book or not. mately a novel about secrets, duty, and space, listeners are Since their mother's death, Tip and responsibility, and the lengths we will transfixed and trans- Teddy Doyle have been raised by their go to protect our children. ported. Her stories loving, possessive, and ambitious The TGIF book group meets on the will make you laugh, father. As the former mayor of Boston, first Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. think and feel. You can Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in at the North Conway Library. The taste the strawberries, politics, a dream the boys have never selection for the April 3 meeting is feel the rain, hear the shared. But when an argument in a “Hannah’s Dream,” by Diane thunder and know you blinding New England snowstorm Hammond. will make it home safe inadvertently causes an accident that Copies of “Run” are available at the again. involves a stranger and her young child, Library. Contact the library at 356- Storyteller Laura Packer will entertain at the Corner House Packer has per- all Bernard Doyle cares about his is 2961 for more information or to Inn’s Storytelling Dinner in Center Sandwich on Thursday, formed in venues all ability to keep his children — all of his reserve your copy. ▲ over the world, includ- Feb. 26. (Courtesy Photo)

Humorist and storyteller Rebecca Rule at Chocorua Library, March 4 Tuesday, Feb. 24, N.H. storyteller advises all to ‘Live Free and Eat Pie’ 5:30 to 7 p.m. New Hampshire humorist and story- much more. Her take on the habits, Have Been Worse: True Stories, Mardi Gras teller Rebecca Rule, author of “Live characteristics, and shall we say, peculi- Embellishments and Outright Lies.” Free and Eat Pie, A Storyteller’s Guide arities of New Hampshire is, well, as She is best known, perhaps, as “The to New Hampshire,” will perform at unique as New Hampshire itself. Moose of Humor” and for her live sto- Pancake Supper noon Wednesday, March 4, at the Rule has written several other popu- rytelling events, many sponsored by the Chocorua Library located at 125 Deer lar books set in her native New New Hampshire Humanities Council. at St. Andrew’s Hill Road in Chocorua. Audience mem- Hampshire, including “The Best She also has produced two CDs of New bers should bring a brown-bag lunch. Revenge” — a collection of short stories Hampshire humor, “Perley Gets a Church Rule’s version of a “tourist guide” to that was named Outstanding Work of Dumpsticker” and “Better than a Poke New Hampshire includes how to talk Fiction by the New Hampshire Writers in the Eye.” Mardi Gras (translated from French New Hampshire, why residents love pie, Project and one of the five Essential For more information about the event, to English as Fat Tuesday) is a day for how the Granite State differs from New Hampshire Books by New contact the library at 323-8610. ▲ feasting before fasting and a chance to Vermont, how to dress like a native and Hampshire Magazine — and “Could live it up before the following day’s Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. In keeping with the tradition of Fat Tuesday’s tasty meals and jovial spirit, Lucy Merrow oil paintings St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church welcomes everyone to its annu- on display at local businesses al Mardi Gras Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Reservations are not CONWAY — Mount Washington where she majored in zoology, and dur- needed – come and join the festive feast Valley Arts Association (MWVAA) ing that time was able to take art class- at the church’s parish hall, located at 678 member Lucy Thompson Merrow’s art es with artist John Hatch. She has taken Whittier Road (Old Route 25) in is now on display across the Mt. many adult art education classes over Tamworth from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Washington Valley. the years and has continued adding to On the menu are pancakes, sausage, Merrow is a well-known artist in the her knowledge of oil painting. and beverages, served with homemade Ossipee area and her art is currently, The paintings on display at the local applesauce and local maple syrup. And featured at the Laconia Savings Bank in businesses are for sale. Those wishing you won’t want to miss the decadent Center Ossipee and also at the Law to purchase artwork may contact chocolate desserts! Face-painting for Offices of Helme, Cole and Smith in Merrow at 539-2109 or at kids (and adults too!) will be available. Ossipee. [email protected]. ▲ Come in masks or costumes, if you wish Merrow is an alumnus of U.N.H., – it will add to the cheer of the evening. A suggested donation of $5 per adult and $2 per child will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds from this supper going to support the Tamworth Community Food Pantry. The contri- bution of non-perishable food items are always welcomed as well. On the following day, St. Andrew’s will hold two Ash Wednesday services, at noon and at 7 p.m. For further information about the pancake supper, Ash Wednesday or Sunday services, or other activities going on at the church during Lent, call St. Andrew’s at 323-8515. ▲

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Free, half-day workshop for anyone who wants to protect their drinking water Drinking water protection workshop offered at TMCC, March 7 On March 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and non-community water systems with The Tin Mountain Conservation an emphasis on the issue of untreated Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany will wastewater from failing septic and sewer offer a free, half-day workshop for systems. members of the public who have an Source Water Protection is the first interest in learning about tools and in a chain of multiple barriers that are resources available to protect their available to guard the public health from sources of drinking water. contaminated drinking water. The workshop will be conducted by Protecting drinking water at the source RCAP Solutions, the Northeast Rural has resulted in nearly eliminating the Community Assistance Partnership, in huge number of deaths that, at one time, cooperation with the U.S. resulted from contaminated drinking Environmental Protection Agency water. (EPA), the N.H. Department of The workshop will present an Environmental Services (DES), and the overview of the linkage among drinking Maine Departments of Health and water quality, private wastewater treat- Human Services (DHHS) and ment and watershed development. The Environmental Protection (DEP). workshop will recommend guidelines The event is especially directed at and specific advice as to how public owners and operators of public water water systems can begin the planning systems, elected officials, homeowners process for ensuring that they will con- and landowners, septic system profes- tinue to have a safe drinking water sup- sionals, homeowners’ associations, ply into the future. In particular, the watershed organizations, civic groups, threat from failing septic systems will be and any customers of a public water sys- addressed by helping to identify signs of tem who may be interested in protecting failure, and what remedies may be taken their drinking water source. to avoid failure and to keep septic sys- The SMART about Water Program tems functioning properly. is a cooperative effort among state and Pre-registration is required. Seating federal agencies, the National is limited, so please register early. Call 1 Environmental Services Center at West (800) 488-1969, ext, 6712, or e-mail: Virginia University, and RCAP. The [email protected] to register. 0.2 goal of SMART about Water is to stim- Drinking Water Operator contact hours ulate voluntary planning activities offered. For further information, call among small and very small community 539-5803. ▲ Attitash Realty

Serving The Heart Of Ski Country... Bartlett • Jackson • North Conway Parker Ridge at

SPECTACULAR 180º MOUNTAIN VIEWS to the south and west will be yours when you build your dream home on one of these fabulous lots. 113 Parker Ridge Road Hook up to water, septic, and underground utili- Luxury Mountainside Living Spectacular views, quality construction ties are a major plus! Each lot features a drive- This 4000 sq ft newly built 4 BR, 5.5 BA with attention to detail and the latest way to a cleared lot. Minutes to Attitash and the TAKE IN A GIGANTIC VIEW fully and fabulously furnished ski home on modern building techniques add up to PERFECT SET UP Saco River Beach. Breathtaking sunsets, and a Attitash enjoys spectacular views, and is a exceptional value. Be ready for winter of Mt. Washington and the Presidentials for the vacation home or full time resident. 3+ wonderful lifestyle await you! short walk to the ski trail. An awesome from the living room, dining, master bed- with a new home located in one of bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room. Close place for vacation gatherings of family and $145,000 (MLS#2621474) 0.61 acres • room and deck of this architect-designed Bartlett’s newest communities, only a few to school, Skiing, Saco River, with great views friends. Superior amenities throughout, its $112,500 (MLS#2624600) 0.7 acres Jackson contemporary. Quite a vacation miles to a premier ski area and all other in Stillings Grant neighborhood, call Tony value cannot be beat! $895,000 (MLS# $125,000 (MLS#2628912) 0.63 acres • home for family and friends! $415,000 area attractions. $549,000 (MLS Rocco anytime for more info. New Price of 2649094) $199,500 (MLS#2623148) 5 acre #2731546) $339,000 (mls# 2747045) (MLS 2745218)

Renovated Bartlett Home Updated home located in Alpine Village is in great shape with many improvements. This 3 Investor’s Dream Stillings Grant Lot bedroom 1 3/4 bathroom home has all new 19+ acres 1 mile to Attitash base lodge. Many 1.83 acre lot in pristine Stillings Grant. appliances, new roof, new siding, new UP ON ATTITASH recent improvements with town water to lot, Awesome views to the west and you doors…etc. Unfinished lower level that can be It's an easy walk to the ski trail from this spa- UP IN JACKSON, plus a new several hundred foot entrance road don't have to climb any hills to get there. to development site with several options. finished to add even more living space to the cious 3-bedroom plus loft townhouse. Bright this 1.15 acre parcel offers a fabulous view Attitash and Saco beach close by. On a Views with clearing to the north and west, bor- home. Short walk to the slopes of Attitash and and cheery inside, it enjoys a spectacular view toward Mt. Washington and the Presidentials. town road in a great neighborhood with dering the Nat'l Forest. Phenomenal opportu- centrally located to the Valleys attractions. to Carter Notch. A wonderful ski home for fam- A terrific setting for either a second home or a underground utilities and water to lot. nity. Location is everything. Call Tony Rocco. $215,000 (MLS #2730478) Abutting 0.58 acre ily and friends! $425,000 (MLS# 2758638) primary residence. $140,000. MLS 2746056 Who could ask for more! $105,000 lot also avail. $74,000 Call Steven Whitaker FMI. $529,000 (MLS #3731212) (MLS #2723329) Call Tony Rocco At the base of Attitash Mountain Attitash Mountain Village • Rt. 302, Bartlett, NH (603) 374-6514 • 888-782-9268 • www.AttitashRealty.com

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