VOLUME 32, NUMBER 47 APRIL 3, 2008 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Case In Point: Jogalite keeps on running …

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Will Snow’s Sleigh Mill: Rediscovering the Sleigh Mill 100 years later …

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The Stephen Guerra Band: Big Band sounds cure spring fever …

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Nooks & Crannies: Time to ramble through the forest …

Jackson, NH 03846 • Lodging: 383-9443 Recreation: 383-0845 • www.nestlenookfarm.com • 1-877-445-2022 B10 A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH SSTTOORRYY LLAANNDD Case In Point CC OO RR NN EE RR Now he’s interested in the cosmos Mr. Barclay’s house isn’t ‘purple’ By PG Case and wanted to invest in the business and Bartlett and moved down to South ALMOST ANYONE WHO HAS become a partner. We built the building Hampton on Long Island where he had Busy Bees passed the “purple” house at the head of up on High Street for manufacturing met the very attractive Hibernian soap Silver Lake in Madison, has probably and shipping and the business eventual- maker Caitriona Breslin at the funeral of wondered who lives in this somewhat ly came back to life.” yet another cousin. Caitriona was taking are Getting remarkable façade. It is the home of the About this time Hunt’s mother, who care of Hunt’ ancient aunt and he stayed artist and entrepreneur Huntington was a character in her own right and had on till there was another funeral. Now Barclay, who is the founder of Jogalite. been living in a castle in Ireland, came married, the couple moved back to the Busy! Hunt insists that it is not “purple” back to the U.S. and had brought with “purple house” at the head of the lake even if every one else describes it thus. her some Irish currency. It just hap- and soon added another family member. “It’s really astral blue,” he assures me, no pened to be $30,000, which was the Ansel, named for the photographer, is longer bothered by the misnomer. same amount that Hunt had been trying now old enough for day care while Hunt He’s been in the house since 1980 but he to borrow from a guy in New York. is old enough for Social Security and first came to Silver Lake back in 1977. “I “She just handed over the money say- Caitriona is somewhere in between. had just gone through a ghastly divorce ing, ‘this is the first thing that you’ve Hunt’s two daughters by the first mar- with a whacky wife,” he says with his done that I’ve approved of.’” But that riage live in New York City. Anoosh, is trademark basso profundo laugh, then was the last time she put in. an opera singer and Amelia, a Kennett adds, “I came up here because I was hav- “One of the great things that hap- grad, is studying design. ing an affair with my cousin.” More pened was when Reflexite, who makes Hunt now helps Caitriona with the laughter. the reflective material that we use in our soap business, which has had new life He has a bunch of cousins over in belts, allowed me to take materials on breathed into it by one of those business Tamworth but Hunt grew up in credit while we satisfied orders. I can’t flukes where one thing leads to another. California, the details are sparse. He thank those guys enough.” Now they are supplying hospitals with came to New Hampshire as a high Hunt leaves the operation of Jogalite hospitality kits under the name Barclay- schooler to go to prestigious St. Paul’s in to others now. And so he has time to Crocker, which you can find on line. Concord. Then he studied painting in work on other projects. After coming Hiking and biking are still big for New York City at the Art Students back from a bicycling trip out west he Hunt and he has reinvented his painting League. “After that I had my own studio got an idea for a better bike box. His from old school realism. “I’m now strug- in Little Italy on Broom Street. That cardboard carrier had gotten pretty beat gling to be the artist I want to be. I was Elementary school students will once was a gas man. I would see real mobsters up so he configured a new design with a trained in the classical style. But I want in the streets back then.” stronger plastic material that was price to paint the inner cosmos, the psychic again be getting involved in After his cousin coupling, he met his sensitive and the idea took off. realms as exposed by the macrocosm community activities this spring in second wife Chris. She was a great look- Hunt took off too. After a few years seen through the Hubble telescope.” Far ing woman but, “she had three personal- he sold the business to a cousin up in out, man. ▲ the seventh annual Busy Bees ities, only one of which was good.” That Community Service Program. didn’t last too long. “When she left she told the judge she wanted to be compen- sated for all that she did to help build up It's a great way for children to the company. Only thing is our numbers were actually lower than when I first met participate in community service, her.” raise money for special PTA or Hunt was out running one day and almost got hit by a snowplow. “That’s PTO projects, and earn a free day when I got the idea to make a reflective for themselves and an adult at Story vest. I was staying at the Silver Lake Motel and I got one of my art students Land in June. to sew it for me. I put some ads in (the magazine) Runner’s World. But I didn’t Kids will perform volunteer service get a bite. When I was just about out of money all of a sudden orders started for local non-profit organizations pouring in. I hadn’t realized that the sport was so seasonal. That’s when and events, and do chores for family, things started to take off.” friends, and neighbors to raise money David and Donna Richardson were working for me (they still do) doing the for PTA or PTO projects. sewing and shipping. David came to me one day and told me that his father was It's never too early to learn the value willing to mortgage his own house to get the equipment we needed to keep up of community service and working with demand. Thank God for them. Up for a common goal. until then we were still working out of the motel. Then I rented the railroad Your support is appreciated. station from Mrs. Lyman who let me box in the waiting platform for our shop. By then I had brought in Peter Lang to help with sales. We were selling any- thing to do with jogging back then: clothes, reflectors, joke books. All kinds of stuff.” But the boom burst when the great runner Jim Fixxe died of a heart attack Sponsors include: while out running in Hardwick, Vermont. “That really took the wind out Abbott's Premium Ice Creams, of our sales. About that time Norm Ben & Jerry's, Wal-Mart, Wilson stopped in. He grew up sum- mers here and now has a place on the Huntington Barclay & Story Land. Lake. He had been with Sears for years

On the Cover Inside Index Biz News ...... Page A12 African Drum and Dance Run with Jogalite Calendar...... Page B4 The Akwaaba Traditional African Drum Huntington Barclay of Jogalite in and Dance Ensemble performed a cele- Silver Lake makes running safer. Entertainment...... Page B1 Page 2. bration of authentic African music and Nooks & Crannies...... Page B10 dance in the Loynd Auditorium at 603-383-4186 Kennett High School on Friday night, Artist on display On the Rockpile...... Page B9 Route 16, Glen, NH March 28. See Pages A8 & A9. Artist Robert Gordon’s work on display Real Estate ...... Page A13 (Justin Macomber/Mountain Ear Photo) at Tin Mountain through April. Page Resort Report...... Page B8 www.storylandnh.com B14.

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Do-It Yourself

But pay close attention to details Save money by selling your home without an agent By Suzie Laskin five to ten percent. NORTH CONWAY — If you’re think- Negotiate an offer: Once you get an ing of selling your home without hiring offer, be prepared to negotiate. Don’t a real estate agent, here is a guide to feel “insulted” if the offer seems low. what you will need to do. At least these people like your home Stage your home: Once you have enough to want to buy it. Negotiate gone through your home with a critical objectively. Don’t let emotions stand in and objective eye, made the necessary your way. Make sure that you have the repairs and gotten rid of all the clutter, offer in writing, with a deposit check, it’s time to “stage your home” so that and that all the terms of the contract are buyers can picture themselves and their spelled out — price, closing date, con- belongings in the space. tingencies on the contract, inspections, If you have a good eye for design, financing, insurance, etc. look for simple things that you can do to Remember this is a legal document accent each room. If the budget allows, that both parties must adhere to. Once hire a decorating consultant to help you you have negotiated price and terms and set the stage and make your home as are satisfied with the contract, you welcoming as possible. If it is spring or might want to have your attorney look it summer, plant some beautiful flowers in over before you sign. the garden, or use hanging baskets and Close the transaction: When the con- window boxes to give your home added tract is in order, the next step will be for curb appeal. the buyer to have their inspections and Set the correct price: Do your complete their due diligence. If the research to find all sales in your neigh- inspections are not satisfactory, the borhood within the past six months. You buyer may ask you to re-negotiate the can get this information from the contract. Registry of Deeds, from an agent offer- When all contingencies are met, the ing a “Free CMA”, or by paying about buyer will then have a title search. If a $300 for an appraisal. title defect is found, your attorney will Compare your home to the others have to correct it. When the buyer’s that have sold. Is yours bigger or small- financing is in place, the inspections and er? 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Pre- transaction, and show you exactly how should price your home seven percent Marketing the property: Create a qualify the buyers. Make sure that they much money will be changing hands. below the lowest price comparable website for your property. If you don’t have enough money or can get financing Ask to see a copy of the Settlement property that has sold recently. know how to create a website, try to purchase your property, or you’ll be Statement before you go to the closing Prepare the listing package: Once www.Postlets.com, a great Internet site showing your home to every curiosity table so that there are no surprises. you’re satisfied that your home looks where you can create a listing flyer and seeker in the neighborhood. If all’s well, you will go to the closing perfect, you must gather together all it will automatically go out to several When you show the home, try not to table, sign the documents, and leave your documentation: your deed, any websites. You need to get your home out hover over the people. Let them take with your check, with no broker com- restrictive covenants on the property, on the Internet in as many different ven- their time. Let them ask you questions. missions to pay! the tax bill, utility bills, tax assessor’s ues as possible. Post your listing on all Remember, you must be perfectly hon- For more details, ask for the free card, survey and tax map. the Internet search engines. Create a est and not hide any defects or you could brochure called “How To Save The Find all your appliance warranties “Just Listed” postcard to mail to every- end up with a lawsuit on your hands Commission”. Email Suzie@JTReal- and put everything in a binder. Fill out one you know and everyone in the in the future. Ask them for feedback. ty.com or call 603-356-7200 ext 12. aproperty disclosure to be given to your neighborhood. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Page A3 Comments & Opinions

Established 1976 PUBLISHER An open letter to the voters of Conway Richard Piatt To the Editor: what I mean. have had to do in this recessionary econo- On April 8, Conway citizens will vote Consequently, many Conway citizens my, but our kids will still get a good educa- FOUNDING EDITORS on the school and town budgets. If it all are being forced to "cut back" and "do tion. passes, the approximate property tax without" some products and services. There are also some other warrant arti- R. Stephen Eastman increase for a taxpayer with a $200,000 Unfortunately, our School Board has cles which will not affect the educational Jane Golden Reilly home will be almost $600 ($500 school and not been willing to do the same. The vot- process that should be scrutinized. If you $90 town) and a taxpayer with a $300,000 ers do have a choice. They can reject the haven't voted in the past, think about this, home will see an increase of almost $900 "operating budget" request and implement the total requests by the school and town MANAGING EDITOR ($750 school and $135 town). the "default budget". In my opinion, con- this year will exceed $44 MILLION Nina Perry We should also remember that any trary to what the School Board might say, DOLLARS. Maybe this is the year you County or Precinct tax increases will be the "default budget" which would give the should register and head for the polls. COPY WRITING/ added to these figures. school district 97.2 percent of what they Every vote does count. In the last few years I believe that many taxpayers will suffer are asking for, would be sufficient to run many articles have either passed or failed PROOFREADING from "sticker shock" when they receive the district for another year without sacri- by very small margins. It's your money; Nina Perry their tax bill in December, right before ficing the quality of education. It would shouldn't you control how it's being spent? Paul Stuart another heating season. If you pay the taxes maintain the current staffing, provide the Phil Dighello with your mortgage, you will see a spike in funds for mandated programs like Special Kearsarge the monthly payment. With fuel oil and Education, provide funds for increased CONTRIBUTING WRITERS gasoline prices at an all time high, many energy and electricity costs and take care of CORRECTION: Ann Bennett • Pru Smith Conway citizens are already struggling to all contracts. It would also pay for all In last week’s Mountain Ear feature Steven D. Smith make ends meet. Almost everything we increases in health and dental insurance. story, the historical photographs of have to buy is affected by the oil prices. There may be some items that they will the Mt. Washington Auto Road were Peter Minnich If you bought groceries lately you know have to do without just like many taxpayers taken by Howie Wemyss. Paul Stuart • Steve Caming Linda Tucker John Harrigan • Peter Case Comments on Budget Committee To the Editor: ed before, there were no pre-set judgments without recriminations to those doing a CONTRIBUTING I am writing to comment on the in place. To accuse them of this and being difficult balancing among departments. 2/26/2008 article, “Budget Committee’s unprofessional and irresponsible, is in itself Again, quoted from the Sun: “Fredette, PHOTOGRAPHERS Vote Against Budget Miffs School Board,” unprofessional and irresponsible. Each and who is not seeking reelection, thinks the Greg Keeler from the Conway Daily Sun. every member of the Municipal Budget School Board should no longer accept a Steven D. Smith On the surface, the comments made by Committee takes an oath to serve ALL of seat on the budget committee. “My recom- Mr. Fredette and Ms. Kovalik are uncalled Conway. Every member of the Budget mendation is we just send the stuff in the Justin Macomber for and border on insulting. They are Committee are parents and grandparents! mail and don’t bother going to the meet- Joshua Spaulding more than entitled to their opinions, but a Of course they care about the education of ings,” he said. “No one needs that sort of little respect would do them credit as well the children; they have a stake in the edu- frustration.” It is essential for a representa- as credit to the Budget Committee. cation of the children in town and the tive from the School Board be on the ADVERTISING SALES In the article, Mr. Fredette is quoted, SAU! According to the oaths sworn, they Budget Committee, just as it is essential Clair Hunt “It’s incredibly frustrating,” said school are also pledged to a responsibility to the that selectmen be on the Budget board chairman George Fredette said. entire town. Committee as direct resources to pull SALES ASSISTANT “We took all of the committee’s recom- To quote someone from the media a few information from. Is there frustration mendations to heart. We reviewed all of years ago: “The government has NO sometimes? Of course! Without the ability Elizabeth Carleton them, made concessions and felt we did money. It is the PEOPLE’s money!” They to ask direct questions that the written everything they asked. To have them over- must account to each and every member of word cannot supply, however, the Budget COMPUTER GRAPHICS, whelmingly not support the budget tells the town for the money spent because that Committee cannot do its best to serve both DESIGN & COMPOSITION me they were never going to support it. money belongs to the young family, the the school and the town. It is the best There was no rhyme, no reason and no person who has just bought himself a venue to stress the compelling need for the Amanda Dunleavy back-up at all to their decision. They want home, and to the elders who are on a fixed money being sought. us to cut over $900,000. This was bad faith, income struggling to make ends meet. The Budget Committee puts in many, LAYOUT DESIGN beyond belief.” The Budget Committee They did not recommend adding a police many long hours even apart from meetings makes recommendations of things in the officer; this was added by the PEOPLE at to serve the town. Unlike other boards, Emily Killinger budget for the Board to consider. If the the PEOPLE’s town meeting; which was they do not receive a stipend. People won- Board works on these recommendations, it the people’s right by statue and moral law. der why people don’t run for Budget OFFICE MANAGER does not guarantee an automatic approval The school is not the sole department that Committee. How anxious is anyone to put by the Budget Committee if they cannot the Budget Committee has not recom- in those kinds of hours on a Board that is Kristina Whitten justify it in the entire picture of the town’s mended a submission. commented on in such a fashion? finances. The Budget Committee has In response to Ms. Kovalik about the $1 I know personally the time and respon- DISTRIBUTION never acted with a predisposition to send million cut, one of the school board sug- sibilities put in by the Budget Committee Bill Collins • John Myers forward recommendations with a judg- gested a team reduction based on declining and how tough it is to say to a department ment ahead of time. If the board sends back enrollment which was not passed by the that you must scale back. Does the Budget Darlene Westfall their reworking, and the Budget School Board. Do we need additional Committee care about education? Of Tina Lamy • John Mills Committee cannot justify it looking at the administrators, i.e. an assistant mainte- course they do; they have a stake in it! Do ENTIRE picture, then and only then will nance director? Where can consolidations they care about taxes? Of course! They they refuse to recommend it. It is never an be made at the administrative level? 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Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 In the News

They’ll be waking up soon Almost time for coming-out season for bears J. Ann Eldridge no thirst, require no bathroom usually young males, hard-pressed DURHAM — It's March and New facilities, and show no change in between their mother‚s territory, Hampshire’s black bears will soon be muscle fiber and only negligible from which they’ve been ousted, waking from a long winter nap. Their loss of muscle mass. Despite lack and the holdings of dominant autumn goal was to eat five times their of exercise, they lose no bone male bears. They’ll get by any summer intake, trying for a five-inch density. way they can on the margins until layer of fat. As the weather cooled After burning fat for fuel, they grow large enough to claim a down, so did their appetites, and they bears‚ cholesterol levels are dou- place for themselves or emigrate. sought winter lodging. ble their summer readings and People have a compulsion to Biologists have learned that appetite double those of humans, yet lure wildlife nearer with food. in bears is controlled by leptin, a hor- even an old bear has supple Often we convince ourselves mone secreted by fat cells. As bears fat- arteries and no gallstones. They we‚re helping, or connecting with ten, leptin travels through the blood- don’t get bed sores, and the sows nature. It's certainly easier to see stream, signaling the brain to suppress continue napping after giving wildlife in your backyard than in the appetite. As the weather warms, birth to their non-hibernating the woods. People who intention- their hunger returns slowly. Bears in offspring. How bears accom- ally feed wildlife have all the pos- good condition still have some fat plish all these metabolic feats is itive results of watching “their” remaining in spring, and they feel no poorly understood. deer, turkeys, and more, but claim hungrier on arising than when they Most of us think of bears sim- none of the responsibility when hunkered down. This arrangement with ply as large, potentially haz- things go awry. the hormone leptin is essential. It could ardous beasts randomly roaming The N.H. Fish and Game prove fatal for a bear to spend a lot of the deeper woods and occasion- Department has been trying to energy in late fall and early spring ally galloping across the roads. educate people about the long- searching for scarce food. Largely due to our comparative- term ill effects of winter feeding Bears aren’t true hibernaters; their ly weak senses of smell and hear- that Good Samaritans typically metabolic rate slows only moderately ing, we rarely imagine that them overlook. Some of the ill effects and their body temperature drops only a as having vibrant and complex social plex visual and olfactory animal messag- they cite: increased predation, disease, few degrees. In his book Winter World, lives. Ben Kilham, who has been raising ing systems. Bears are repelled by and and disruption of social and feeding pat- Bernd Heinrich describes winter bears orphaned bears in the woods since 1992, attracted to each other across the land- terns. Wild animals habituated to as “the ultimate, enviable couch potato.” describes bears‚ social play, their varied scape. Although highly social, they humans often break our rules by For five inactive months they suffer repertoire of vocalizations, and their rarely come into actual physical contact, destroying gardens, breaking and enter- advanced methods of teaching by because bears‚ large food requirements ing for food, and rearranging backyards. demonstration. usually keep them widely spaced. When So, if you care about and want to sup- Bears, Kilham notes, are also capable food sources are abundant, however, port bears, remove bird feeders in Salmon Press event of remorse, empathy, and deception, bears set up food allocation systems spring–the birds don’t need them. qualities which indicate a highly devel- within their territories, allowing even Frighten bears away if they appear in Fantasy Racing oped sense of self-awareness and aware- non-related bears to benefit. your yard. Many feeder-raiding bears ness of the minds of others. Kilham has Which brings us to the seasonal end up being shot (not by Fish and MEREDITH — Salmon Press’ popular recorded what appears to be altruistic drama of bears at bird feeders. At 160 Game officials, who generally try to Fantasy Racing League will return in behavior, suggesting that bears occupy calories per ounce, bird food is a power- relocate them, but by landowners). April. The contest, free to readers, the same level of intelligence as the larg- ful attraction. Although bears would And if you want to connect with bears, offers over $1,400 in prize money er primates. prefer not to approach human artifacts, perhaps even see signs of bears and other thanks to co-sponsorships in each of the After reading Kilham’s book “Among some do, and they appear to be able to wildlife, visit their native habitat. Spend 11 newspapers published by Salmon the Bears,” I came away with a vision of map out routes for themselves and their more time in the woods. ▲ Press including the Baysider, Granite the forest as a dynamic place full of com- friends. The bears that go to feeders are State News, Carroll County Independent, Mountain Ear, Berlin Reporter, Coos County Democrat, Littleton Courier, Plymouth Record Trained in rape prevention Enterprise, Meredith News, Winnisquam Echo and Gilford Corporal Parent earns certification Steamer. Readers can participate by submit- CONWAY — Corporal Aimee Parent personal defense techniques in case of program for women only. Over 250,000 ting a team of nine drivers from of the Conway Police Department an actual attack. women have taken the basic R.A.D. NASCAR’s three major races series: earned an instructor level certification The R.A.D. program was started in course, and is the only self-defense Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and in Rape Aggression Defense training, 1989 by Lawrence Nadeau, a Poquson, course endorsed by the National Craftsman Truck Series. Entry forms also known as R.A.D. on March 21. The Virginia police officer. The R.A.D. cur- Association of Chiefs of Police. ▲ for the 2008 contest will be published basic instructional objective of R.A.D. is riculum is a comprehensive self-defense weekly April 9-10 though April 23-24. “to develop and enhance a woman’s Each submission earns points equal to options of self-defense so that they may what their drivers earn in races between become viable considerations to a April 26 and August 17. woman if attached.” NewspapersNewspapers araree Educational...Educational... “We delayed the start of this year’s Corporal Parent and the Conway contest by a month to give race fans a Police Department are in the process of better chances to learn about drivers developing a R.A.D. program to present and teams in the three series and to locally. This program will include a extend the contest towards the end of classroom portion to help women devel- summer,” said Salmon Press Publisher op risk recognition and awareness, as Rich Piatt. The annual contest is well as risk reduction and avoidance. In expected to draw around 1,000 individ- addition to the classroom portion, there ual entries. ▲ will be a “hands-on” section to develop

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Page A5 Everthing still works Discovering Will Snow’s

By Steve Caming Contributing Writer The approach to Will Snow’s sleigh mill in Snowville looks much the sameto- day as it did in the 1880s, when the mill was one of the bustling centers of Eaton’s commerce. It’s still a dirt road that leads up to the plain, square building and the exterior walls gracefully bear the faded brown and gray colors that mark the passage of time. The stream still rushes tumultuously past the sleigh mill, providing today’s vis- itors with the same soothing serenade of the swiftly flowing waters that customers and employees alike have heard since the mill first opened. Will Snow was a unique man in his time. A grandson of Joseph Snow (one of the original incorporators of Snowville), above: Exterior picture of Will Snow’s Sleigh Mill, now the Dashnau’s Will struck out in a direction entirely of residence and Sleigh Mill Antiques in Snowville. his own, and began building carriages and (Kristina Whitten Photo/Mountain Ear) sleighs. This was a very difficult profes- left: Don and Edith Dashnau reside at the Sleigh Mill in Snowville. sion, requiring great skills, all of which (Steve Caming/Mountain Ear File Photo) Snow had. An inventor and gadgeteer of sorts, Snow made use of whatever materials es1 hooves and jingle of sleigh small antique shop for a while. “He sold a That book further explains one of the were at hand. He built his mill out of tim- bells outside his window were familiar lot of the sleighs and sleigh patterns that reasons for Snow’s great success. “The bers and beams salvaged from the sounds. Besides enjoying a brisk local were here, including a Russian sleigh that new principle of suspension was the rea- Atkinson farm, the buildings which had trade, Snow branched out, and made dated back to the 1400s,” Don said. “Mr. son for the great popularity of the Snow stood in disrepair nearby. sleighs for The Bailey Carriage Company Rich had an ad in the paper that he was sleighs.” A brochure says “The new Having had only a few owners since it of Portland, Maine. As many as 20 people selling some of the tools and machinery so springs are the only practical equalizing was built, the sleigh mill has undergone worked in Snow’s wood, metal and paint we came to see the place and fell in love springs made applicable to vehicles remarkably few changes, and the handi- shops at one time, making the sleigh mill with it. When we saw how much was still designed, like a sleigh, to carry the whole work and occasional genius of Snow’s then one of the town’s larger employers. here, we agreed nothing else would be of its burden back of its center.” These labors are still evident. “The tools of the trade are still there. A sold - anything having to do with Will springs carried the body at all time paral- “We’ve come to think he was some large table saw, a jointer, a swing saw, a would stay,” he said. lel with the side bars and avoided the ‘tip kind of mechanical genius. He made all tongue-in-groove machine and a drum They have taken the preservation very up’, ‘end pitch’ and ‘horse motion’ found his own machinery, made and cast his own sander out of old parts like an old wagon seriously, right down to keeping the in other sleighs. With Pullman car cush- wooden patterns and designed all his own axle, a barrel and hinges,” Don noted. upholstery tacks, buttons, knobs and ions, velvet carpets, nickel-plated rails, creations,” said Edith Dahsnau, who, with The walls are festooned with sleigh threads on the shelves, and leaving a turn- soft leather dash wings painted carmine or her husband, Don, restored the sleigh runner jigs and patterns, as well as the of-the-century newspaper clipping about Brewster green (10 to 14 coats), with mill. The Dashnaus have turned the mill’s elaborately bent and shaped metal hard- a marching band tacked to the door, black panels, they must have made a downstairs wood and metal frame-work ware that finished off his creations. where Snow had left it. He had a natural bright picture,” the book notes. area into a well-stocked antique shop. Anything and everything that harkens talent for music and could In the days before automobiles and gas The upstairs, which was once where all back to Will Snow’s days has been saved play any instrument in the local band. stations, the principal means of trans- the sleighs and carriages were painted, has by the historically minded Dashnau’s. Snow not only invented and built his portation were Will Snow’s stock and been converted into living quarters for the After Will died, his wife sold the mill. For one-of-a-kind machinery, he also built in trade. Indeed, the future looked bright for couple, with painstaking attention given a while, a man made pine coffins and a diesel engine to drive them. The nearby Snow’s business. His reputation for quali- to preserving the earmarks that remind towel racks here. Another couple owned it stream, which would have been the logi- ty was growing, and besides building new one of the building’s original for a time and did nothing with it, and cal and traditional power source, was sleighs and carriages, he did repair work. For Will Snow, the clopping of the hors- then Melvin Rich bought it and ran a denied him. “They couldn’t use the water Correspondence that has survived tells power because the cider mill next door of the day-to-day concerns that were part had the water rights. It’s still in our deed of Snow’s life. A postcard dated June 13, that we can’t interfere with the water’s 1905 reads: “Will you kindly let us know flow in any way,” Edith observed. if our other carriage is done, so that we If you make a better mousetrap, the can get it this week. Yours, John Chick, world will beat a path to your door, or so Silver Lake, New Hampshire.” Another, the saying goes, and a path was certainly dated May 11, 1905, tactfully stated that beat to Will Snow’s door. By 1910, busi- the customer1s impatience: “Dear Sirs, ness was at its peak. Snow had 25 sleighs Kindly on hand, 52 in progress and 20 Portland let me know when my buggy will be cutters nearly finished, according to Nella ready. I expect to come over some day and Keith Henney’s book on Eaton’s his- next week for the buckboard and would tory, “The Eaton Records.” like to bring the buggy home on the same VOTE TO CHANGE DIRECTION ELECT Michael Gilmore • Rick Paquette • Gary Wilkinson to the Conway School Board PLEASE VOTE YES ON ARTICLE 19 • Spend better, not more We have been told that the past few budgets are “bare-bones minimum,” yet huge surpluses have existed. 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More telling noted, “and then Will began making are the personal wooden toys; a wooden wheelbarrow and observations. wagon dubbed the “Mellie Dunham,” a “First snow storm horse on wheels, stilts and a horse baby- - November 24, swing. They were all made of wood and 1909. Hardly painted here. He even sold some to enough for sleigh- Sears,” he said. ing,” one scribble None of Will Snow’s other ventures said, and then ever had the widespread acceptance or under it: November appeal his sleighs had. He lived long 25, 1909 - raining.” enough to see the complete demise of his A perfect handprint industry, and died in 1932. remains on the slid- Thanks to the efforts of Don and ing wooden door Edith Dashnau, part of the magic thatwas between the living Snow”s Sleigh Mill will survive. They’ve room and kitchen, maintained the structure and equipment, freezing forever in but moreover, they1ve retained the devo- time the moment tion to craftsmanship and quality in their when a workman, painstaking restorations or antique and top: Runners and springs/patent tags: The springs were patent- who didn’t wipe his rare lighting, which is the antique shop’s ed by Will Snow in 1908. All of Snow’s sleigh’s carried the hands, shut the door. specialty. patent ID tags as shown. Further testa- Much of the upstairs has been restored (Kristina Whitten/ Mountain Ear Photos) ment to the activity in with parts salvaged from the Crawford above: Sleigh in Mill: Many sleighs made by Will Snow are inside the sleigh mill. the building is seen in House, which was later destroyed by fire (Steve Caming Photo/Mountain Ear) a tally Snow kept on a wall, of the sleighs in 1977, and the Dashnaus feel Will Snow right: Chart of available models of sleighs from Will Snow’s Sleigh Mill. that were simply repainted, in the fall of would be happy if he could see his old 1911: 328 old sleighs, three varnished, shop today. “I often wonder what Will trip. I have been hoping to hear from you There wasn’t another local operation of eight jumpers, four pungs, six spring, one would think if he came back and saw his for some time, but understand that you such large scale, so the mill’s products and old spring, four ‘old comfort’ and four notations and paint still on some of the are greatly rushed. However, I would like services were in great demand. The springs for E.J. White.” (White ran the walls. to have my buggy certainly by the end of upstairs painting room (which had a painting side of the business). It’s homey and comfortable feeling to next week, if possible. Please reply and tongue-in-groove wooden ceiling, a dou- Alas, when things seemed brighter know you’ve preserved part of the past. oblige. Yours very truly, J.E. Dibblee, ble wood floor and wainscotting to help than ever and business was booming, The past teaches you how people lived. Madison, New Hampshire.” Even as late keep dust out) is now the Dashnau’s living Henry Ford’s “Tin Lizards” came on the I know you have to look forward, but you as June 1914, people still relied greatly on room, and the walls still bear all the notes scene. This was the beginning of the end also have to look back to learn,” Edith horse-drawn transportation, as the fol- that Snow and his workmen wrote to of Will Snow’s business, and of a way of observed. Don agrees, “It’s kind of an lowing correspondence illustrates: “Mr. themselves. Recipes for paint remover, life for people across the nation. The inspiration. The quality work he did Snow: Could you try to have my three- experimental calligraphy, names of locals sights and sounds of horse-drawn vehicles pushes me. The things he’s done here, in seated wagon done before a week from who had jobs pending, and spots where quickly vanished from urban and more terms of the ingenuity and craftsman- Saturday. I need it very much every day. I the paint colors were tested are all still slowly but just as inevitably, from rural ship,” he noted, “are as remarkable today wish you would fix the brake on the evident. “Everywhere in this room you landscapes. as they must have been then.” ▲ wagon, that is, the one that is on it now. can see the places where they tested the “For awhile they painted Model T’s Yours truly, John Hayford, Chocorua, colors. Every color that they made a here, after the sleighs went out,” Don New Hampshire.” It was not so much sleigh is on our walls in places,” Edith that Snow was slow, as that he was busy. laughed.

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Winners in all categories listed ‘Respect gets Respect’ awards given Valley Outreach, a coalition of local values and practices of respect for student interns. Youth Friendly Business non-profit agencies and schools, employees who are parents of school age Award nominees were Project Succeed, announced this year’s nominees and children and offers flexible time which Mount Washington Chamber of winners of the second annual “Respect enable families to balance work and fam- Commerce, and the Red Jacket Gets Respect” awards on March 26 at a ily responsibilities. Recognized for the Mountain View. This year’s winner was special after-hours celebration at the Family Friendly Business Award were: Red Jacket Moutain View. Red Jacket Mountain View. Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of For outstanding student internship The individuals and groups were all Commerce, Flatbread and Lupine. The programs, nominees were: North nominated by local community mem- winner was Flatbread. 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Memorial High School in 1958 as Class Conservation Center, P.O. Box 1170, Lebanon Maine. Dottie had four chil- Deaths President and he graduated from Conway, NH 03818, in memory of dren Craig S. Clark of Wolfeboro, Chris Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., Class Fred. T. Clark and his wife Dani of Nashua, Harry J. Moore, Jr. of 1962, and he was also his college Vicky A. Clark and Henry Elliott of Harry J. Moore, Jr., 88, of Conway, Class President. Dorothy E. Clark Granite, Corey N. Clark and Karen passed away Tuesday morning, March He was in sales and marketing for Dorothy E. Clark of 104 Foggs Ridge Carr of Ossipee. She also leaves behind 18, at the Sunbridge Care and major computer manufacturers prior to Road in Ossipee, died on March 24, ten grandchildren and many aunts, Rehabilitation of North Conway, with moving to N.H. and he was employed as 2008 at the age of 52, at Dartmouth- uncles, nieces and nephews. his family by his side. a photographer at Loon Mountain prior Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover Any one that knew Dottie knew that Harry was born May 15, 1919 in to coming to the Mt. Washington from numerous complications from dia- she never liked to be fussed over and Albany, the son of Harry and Edith Valley, where he was involved with sell- betes. was a woman of few words. Therefore, (Nickerson) Moore. He had lived in ing time-share units at the Eastern Slope Dottie was a life long resident of in lieu of flowers or a service we are ask- Conway for most of his life. He was a Inn. Ossipee and graduated from Kingswood ing for donations to help towards her WWII U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a Fred enjoyed painting (oils, charcoal Regional High School in 1973. For the medical bills and cremation. Donations Staff Sergeant in the 573rd Field and watercolors), woodcarving, fishing last 22 years she was living in Granite can be made at Citizens Bank in care of Artillery Battalion. and he was an avid outdoorsman. with her daughter. Dorothy Clark or sent to 104 Foggs He had worked as a mechanic and The family includes: his three daugh- Dottie loved playing bingo, watching Ridge Road, Ossipee NH 03864 in care later the service manager at White’s ters, Sarah P. Laird of Clinton, Conn., her soaps and caring for her two grand- of Vicky Clark. Garage in West Ossipee, for 25 years. Deborah L. Gilbert of Stanford, Conn. children that have resided with her for He was a member of the American and Heather A. Gilbert of Branford, the last seven years; they were the joy Editor’s Note: Announcements of births, Legion, Ralph Shirley Post #46, in Conn.; two granddaughters, Olivia Rose and light of her life. Most of you will adoptions, engagements, weddings, Conway. Scobie and Sophia Eloise Laird, both of remember her most by the ten years she deaths and memorial services may be sent Harry is survived by his wife, Louise Clinton, Conn.; a sister, Lois A. was employed by Hannaford (to us to the Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain (Brooks) Moore, of Conway; his sons, Galbraith of Lake George, N.Y.; a locals known as Shop & Save). Ear, P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, Stephen W. Moore, of North Conway brother, Thomas M. Gilbert, Jr. of She was pre-deceased by her parents or emailed to [email protected]. and David R. Moore, of Conway; also Kansas City, Kansas; his former wife, Chester W Adjutant and Marjorie Items must be submitted by Monday noon his grandchildren, Joanne Nabarowsky, Sharon Craft of Old Saybrook, Conn., (Harmon) Adjutant both of Center for publication on the following Thursday. of Berlin; Pamela Moore, of Conway; and several nieces and nephews. Ossipee. She is survived by her four sib- We are glad to publish engagement and and Lee E. Moore, of Tucson, Ariz. and Private services will be held at the lings, Virginia Drew of Conway, Leon wedding photos (enclose self-addressed, a great-grandson, Richard C. Smith. convenience of the family. Donations Adjutant of Ossipee, Irene Nelson of stamped envelope and kindly print address There will be no calling hours. may be sent to Tin Mountain Nottingham, and Carol Kenyon of on back of photo for photo return). Graveside services will be held in the Chocorua Cemetery in Chocorua in the spring. Lord Funeral Home in Center Ossipee is in charge of arrangements. Fred S. Gilbert Business News Fred S. Gilbert, 67, of North Conway, died Saturday, March 22, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway, surrounded by family. Born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., the son of Supplying food to Habitat volunteers Thomas and Mabel (Smith) Gilbert, he grew up in Pelham Manor, N.Y., and lived in Connecticut for 20 years before Up Country Restaurant awarded for aid moving to N.H. in 1985. NORTH CONWAY — Recently, Mr. Gilbert graduated from Pelham Mount Washington Habitat for Humanity presented an award to Karen and Wayne Drouin, owners of the Up Country Restaurant, for their support of Habitat here in the Mount Washington Valley. They and other Valley Original restaurants supplied lunch to the volun- teers in 2007. Their support and that of at the Red Carriage Commons many other donors helps MWV Habitat build simple, affordable houses for our neighbors in need. MWV Habitat dedi- cated its sixth home on Robert Morrell Drive in January, and this spring will break ground for the seventh and eighth homes. A family has been selected for the seventh home and Habitat is accepting applications for the eighth home now. Application can be obtained by call- ing the MWV Habitat office at 356- (Contributed Photo) 3832. The homes that Habitat builds are sold to the selected family through a zero interest mortgage and each family is committed to 300 hours of sweat Claudia Pfueger SPRING CLEANING SUPPLY SALE equity prior to the completion of their future home. 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Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Business News &&MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Humane Society needs help 1,000 people, $100 dollars, in 10 days CONWAY — The Conway Area not have sufficient cash flow to keep the endeavors all take time to come to If 1,000 people each donate $100 Humane Society is reaching out to the doors open. fruition, and the organization has under- between April 1 and April 10, CAHS community for help. The shelter is at a CAHS has been making great strides gone many growing pains in the past few can continue helping homeless animals, critical juncture. Coming out of a brutal in fundraising, grant writing and donor years. CAHS needs the help of the com- find suitable homes. winter in a failing economy, CAHS do cultivation in the last six months. These munity to help bridge the gap. Every member of the community has an opportunity to make a difference. Each can help save this valuable com- munity asset by mailing a check to: CAHS, PO Box 260, Conway, NH 03818, or stop by the shelter at 223 E. Main St. in Conway. Those interested can also visit conwayshelter.org or call 447-5605 for more information on how to help. The Conway Area Humane Society is a non-profit, all-inclusive animal resource center dedicated to the human/animal bond — encouraging it through animal adoption and education, protecting it when threatened by vio- lence, disaster or emergency, and respecting it when animals die. For information on donating, volunteering or adopting those interested can visit the shelter online at conwayshelter.org or call 447-5955. ▲

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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Entertainment Arts &&Recreation At Barnstormers Theatre April 12 Big band music cure for spring fever TAMWORTH — Got spring fever? staff arranger for the Clark Terry Big and numerous school ensembles around He has starred in the role of Treat it with some swing fever by catch- Bad Band. Before moving to Florida, the country. “Franck,” in the play, "Father of the ing Arts Council of Tamworth’s presen- Guerra created a jazz program at the Born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., Bride", "Vinny" in the play "Odd tation of The Stephen Guerra Little Big Manchester Community Music School David Guidice is a “triple threat” talent Couple", "Dennis" in "Smoke On The Band, featuring David Guidice, on that is still thriving today. He received a pianist, singer, and actor. He is a gradu- Mountain Homecoming" and Mable Saturday, April 12, at The Barnstormers Masters of Music in Jazz and ate of the Eastman School of Music with (one of the Swindle Sisters) in "Radio Theatre. Contemporary Media: Writing Skills a Bachelor.s Degree in Jazz Piano Gals.” This ensemble is a dynamic 10-piece from the Eastman School of Music, a Performance and Contemporary Media. `He has performed at Harrah's swing band with a repertoire including Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance Guidice has been performing since he Dueling Piano Bar and at NY NY Hotel popular swing and big band music from from the University of New Hampshire, was 5 years old and started playing by and Casino in Las Vegas, at Elaine's the traditional standards of great tunes, and a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies ear on his grandfather’s upright piano. Piano Bar at the Grove Park Inn Resort through today’s contemporary swing from the Clark Terry Institute of Jazz He is a two-time consecutive winner, in Asheville, N.C., and has been a fea- sounds. Studies at Westmar University. in 2002 and 2003, of DownBeat tured pianist and entertainer with Saxophonist, composer and arranger He has written charts for or per- Magazine’s Student Music Awards for Holland America Cruise Lines. Stephen Guerra currently resides in formed with numerous jazz artists Outstanding Performance by a Jazz The other talented performers at the Miami, where he is pursuing a Doctor of including Clark Terry, Al Grey, Phil Vocalist. April 12 engagement will be Augie Haas Musical Arts degree in Jazz Woods, Milt Grayson, Snooky Young, In 2003, he made his debut perform- and Cisco Dimas on trumpets, Steve Composition under Gary Lindsay at the Marshall Royal, Frank Wess, Branford ance with the Rochester Philharmonic Pardo on alto saxophone, Jason Kush on University of Miami. In addition to his Marsalis, Conrad Herwig, John Faddis, Orchestra as a featured vocalist at baritone saxophone, Chad Bernstein on studies, Guerra also teaches jazz arrang- and Jeff "Tain" Watts, among others. Eastman Theater. While performing trombone, Keala Kaumeheiwa on bass, ing, jazz ear training, and is the co- Guerra has studied saxophone with extensively in Rochester, he moved to Ryan Parker on piano, and Les Harris Jr. director of the award-winning Studio David Seiler, Fred Haas, Charlie New York City in 2004 to star in his off- on drums. Jazz Band. Jennison, Frank Wess, and David Broadway debut in “Our Sinatra” which This is a group that is committed to He also serves as a saxophonist and Glasser, as well as having studied com- played at the Birdland. I n keeping the rich tradition of jazz and big position and arranging with 2005 he finished second runner up at the band alive, and they promise to deliver Fred Sturm, Bill Dobbins, Rob first Young Artist Vocal Competition an evening that is musically captivating Hudson, Michael Annicchiarico, held in the famous Oak Room at the and entertaining. and Russell Riepe. Highly in Algonquin Hotel. He has shared the Tickets for The Stephen Guerra demand as a composer and stage with legendary artists Bobby Little Big Band concert are being sold at arranger, Guerra's music has McFerrin and Marian McPartland, and The Sound Resort in North Conway, been performed by the has been featured on radio stations The Other Store in Tamworth Village, University of Miami Concert throughout the country. Sandwich General Store, Chinook Café Jazz Band, the University of While living and working in New in Conway, and Bayswater Books in Miami Studio Jazz Band, the York City, Dave decided to relocate to Center Harbor. The general admission Lakes Region Symphony Lubbock, Texas in 2006, continuing to adult price is $18, with $8 tickets for stu- Orchestra, the New Hampshire hone his craft and expand his repertoire dents age 13 and older, and just $4 for Jazz Ensemble, the Eastman Jazz by being a featured performer at the children age 12 and younger. Tickets Ensemble, Eastman's New Jazz Cactus Theater. Quickly he became a may also be purchased directly from Arts Ensemble, Eastman's Studio Cactus Favorite, receiving standing ova- Council of Tamworth, using a Orchestra, Clark Terry Institute tions for his tributes to the music of Billy MasterCard or VISA, by calling 603- David Guidice can shake you out of spring fever on Big Band, The UNH Jazz Joel, Frank Sinatra, Elton John, and 323-8104, or ordered on-line at April 12. (Contributed Photo) Ensemble, Clark Terry, Al Grey, Paul McCartney. www.artstamworth.org. ▲

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Page B1 Thursday April 10 in Center Sandwich Valley Round-Up Ciampi has great show, don’cha know? Stage set is especially dramatic Central New Hamshire storyteller stories as well. An audience favorite, Cora Jo Ciampi will have you grinning she has appeared at the Corner House from ear-to-ear with some light-heart- on numerous occasions over the past 20 Aztec history production ed tales at the Corner House Inn’s years, often in tandem with her sister, Storytelling Dinner program in Center Lauretta Phillips, a renowned story- in Tamworth Sandwich on Thursday evening, teller in her own right. Together they April 10. tell some wild tales! The TLC Players of Tamworth will In the second play, Marion Posner and Storytelling for Ciampi comes as The Storytelling Dinners are held perform an exciting and delightful produc- Carter direct a group of Learning Circle natural as mud puddles and kids. every Thursday evening at the Corner tion based on the culture and myths of students, home-school students, and other Having moved from Montana many House Inn from late October through ancient Aztec civilization on Thursday, children from the local Tamworth com- years ago, Ciampi has been spinning May. The Storytelling Dinner begins April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Barnstormers munity, ranging in age from 5 through 13, yarns professionally for more than 25 at 6:30 p.m. and the price is $16.95 Theatre in Tamworth Village. in an adventure that leads from present- years throughout the West and New per person, plus tax and gratuity. For Under the direction of Marion and day Mexico City on a journey of discovery, England. About the art of storytelling more information and reservations Richard Posner, Will Cabell, and Amy through the “secret of the pyramid,” into she says, “Storytelling is a way for me those interested may contact the Carter, the Tamworth Learning Circles the ancient Aztec spirit world beyond. to talk to you… the real me and the real Corner House in Center Sandwich at (TLC) students have been working togeth- For the third play, Tamworth Learning you… without causing too much sweat 284-6219 or online at info@cornerhou- er with Community School students and Circles students have collaborated with either way.” seinn.com. ▲ other children from the local Tamworth Community School students, under the Ciampi has been known to travel community to create a series of three short direction of Richard Posner, to create a just about anywhere to tell a good story. plays, based on the history of this fascinat- play that explores aspects of the rich and “My grandmother told stories about ing culture, which they have been study- fascinating culture of the ancient Aztec civ- everything. The carrots, the tomatoes, ing. ilization, which they have been studying the tomato worms. Later I had chil- For the first play, the Young Learners’ throughout this semester. dren, and to add to the wonder, I start- Circle teacher, Cabell, leads his students, A colossal pyramid structure looms ed telling stories too,” said Ciampi. age 5 through 8, in a delightful interpreta- majestically on the set. “Storytelling keeps me growing and tion of an Aztec myth, using shadow pup- Tickets will be available at the door for a learning and changing, so my stories pets designed by the children. In this story, suggested donation of $10 per adult and $5 are always new. There isn’t a day that “Musicians of the Sun,” the Aztec deity per child. Proceeds from the event will ben- goes by that a story doesn’t present Tezcatlipoca, Lord of the Night, sends efit Tamworth Learning Circles’ scholar- itself to me.” Wind (Ehacatl) to liberate the musicians, ship fund and other charities. For more Ciampi writes much of her own held captive by the Sun, bringing music, information, those interested can call amusing material, but tells traditional Cora Jo Ciampi (Contributed photo) color, and joy to the world of Earth. Tamworth Learning Circles at 323-7477. ▲ Learn about the American Woodcock at Tin Mountain Known variously as mud snipe, bog Conservation Center’s upcoming Nature a look at the habits, biology, and natural Series is sponsored by L.L. Bean and the sucker, Labrador twister, mud bat, and oth- Series program “Wonderful Woodcocks” history of the “timberdoodle”. Evenor Armington Fund. Programs are ers, the American Woodcock is a fascinat- on Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. The program The evening will finish, weather per- open to the public. Members are free, and ing denizen of the fields and wet areas of will be held at the Tin Mountain Nature mitting, with an outdoor excursion to wit- non-members are asked to donate $3/per- New England. Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in ness up-close the bizarre aerial “Sky son or $5/family. For more information, Now the public can learn more about Albany. Dance” mating display given each evening those interested may call 447-6991. You can New Hampshire’s largest member of the Led by Outreach Coordinator Joshua in early spring. find information on other upcoming Tin sandpiper family at Tin Mountain Potter, this program will start indoors with The Tin Mountain Nature Program Mountain programs at www.tinmtn.org. ▲

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Coming to Eastern Slope Playhouse ‘Lost in Yonkers’ by Neil Simon The Resort Players of Mount The effect of the old woman’s tyran- grandmother and realize the importance Washington Valley are currently in ny over two generations of offspring of acceptance and love, despite the hard- rehearsal for Neil Simon’s 1992 Pulitzer becomes evident as she coldheartedly ships of life in Yonkers. Prize and Tony Award winning play attempts to control not only their lives, Opening on May 1 and running “Lost in Yonkers.” but also that of her mentally challenged through May 11, “Lost in Yonkers” has s Directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann, daughter, Bella (Molly Campbell), who been nominated for the New “Lost in Yonkers” is a touching, bitter- desperately yearns for love and inde- Hampshire Theater Awards. The play sweet, and often comedic story of an pendence. is a production for teenagers and adults. eccentric New York family in crisis in The boys are forced to live by their A special Mother’s Day matinee has the summer of 1942. stern grandmother’s rules until their been added on May 11, at 2 p.m. Ticket On the run from a loan shark, a gangster uncle, Louie (Dennis O’Neil), information and reservations can be frightened and weak-willed father (Ken comes to town one night and goes into made by calling the playhouse at 356- Martin) leaves his two teenage boys, Jay hiding in the family home. 5776 ext. 2 after April 1, or by visiting (Jake Dunham) and Arty (David Fulton), Uncle Louie ends up helping both the website at www.resortplayersm- with their domineering grandmother boys, Bella, and his sister Gertrude wv.com. ▲ (Stacy Sand), who runs a candy store in (Karen O’Neil) understand their aging Yonkers. At library on Saturday, April 12 left: Ken Martin play sthe desperate wid- ower, Eddie Kurnitz. (Contributed Photo) Kids’ author Kelley to visit Madison Adventure in the woods Marty Kelley, author and illustrator ed by the New Hampshire Charitable of popular, humorous children’s books, Foundation, North Country Region. ▲ Take a kid hunting will visit the Madison Library on Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. Kelley will share stories of what it’s like to work as on Youth Turkey Weekend an artist and author, and will explain New Hampshire's 2008 youth turkey and their 16th birthday. A list of avail- how a book is made, do a drawing hunt will take place Saturday and able hunter education courses is posted demonstration, and show examples of Sunday, April 26 and 27, the weekend on the Fish and Game website at some of his illustrations. before spring gobbler season gets http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/h Kelley is a New Hampshire native underway on May 3. unter_ed_schedule.htm. Hunter educa- and resident, and is the author of This year marks the fifth annual tion classes are made possible by the “Summer Stinks,” “Winter Woes,” and youth turkey hunt weekend in New Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration “The Rules.” Hampshire. During the 2007 youth Program. Kelley is often a guest “artist in resi- weekend, young hunters took 454 Fish and Game urges all turkey dence” at elementary schools around the turkeys, or 12.4 percent of the total sea- hunters, including youth, to memorize state, and has taught art classes at the son harvest, about the same percentage the following list of 10 safety guidelines Sharon Arts Center and the New harvested during 2006 youth weekend. before going out in the field: Hampshire Institute of Art. More infor- To participate in the special weekend 1. Never stalk a turkey. It rarely mation about Kelley is available at his turkey hunt, youth hunters must be age works and it increases the risk of an website, www.martykelley.com. 15 or younger and must be accompa- accident. This program will be held in the nied by a properly licensed adult age 18 2. Never wear red, white, blue or Madison Library’s new children’s room. or older. black over or under-clothing, as these The program is recommended for chil- The adult may not carry a firearm or are prominent colors of displaying gob- dren ages four and up, along with bow and arrow. Youth hunters do not blers. accompanying adults. Those interested need a hunting license, but they must 3. Never call from a tree that is thin- can contact the library at 367-8545 or have a valid turkey permit ($16 resi- ner than the width of your shoulders. [email protected] for more dent, $31 nonresident). Accompanying 4. Never jump or turn suddenly in information. adults must hold either a current New response to a suspected turkey. Funding for Kelley’s visit was provid- Marty Kelley (Contributed photo) Hampshire hunting or archery license 5. Never call from a site where you and a turkey permit. Licenses and per- can't see at least 40 yards in all direc- mits can be purchased at tions. http://www.HuntNH.com. 6. Never imitate a gobbler call while Ink? For more details on youth hunting in concealed in a stand. Got New Hampshire, see 7. Never presume that what you hear LY’S http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/y or what responds to your call is a KEL outh_hunting.htm. turkey. OO "We take great pride and satisfaction 8. Never think that your camouflage ATT Pizza Pasta Grille in providing young people and mentor- makes you totally invisible. To ID your- T The Depot Route 112 WE ing adults with the opportunity to learn self to other hunters, wrap an orange OPENARE Lincoln, NH 03251 AT “ Fresh & Natural are safe hunting practices, to put lean, band around the tree nearest you. (603) TIL the beginnings of healthy, organic food on their family 9. Never hide so well that you can't 470 all our Family Recipes” table, and to enjoy the spellbinding 5-9 m 9PM see what's happening around you. 74 .co w too wonders of New Hampshire's spring 10. Never move or wave to alert ww.kellystat woodlands," said Mark Ellingwood, approaching hunters; shout "stop" TRADITIONAL & wildlife programs administrator for instead. INNOVATIVE Fish and Game. Youth weekend is a For more information on turkey Have Sawmill . . . Will Travel great opportunity for an adult and child hunting in New Hampshire, go to to spend time together without the dis- www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Hunting/Hunt_s Portable Bandsaw Mill ITALIAN CUISINE traction of cell phones, DVD players, pecies/hunt_turkey.htm. CUSTOM Full Menu • Beer & Wine computers and cable TV. The New Hampshire Fish and Game LOG SAWING It's an adventure that pits youths’ Department is the guardian of the state's Imported Pasta Save Money, Turn Your Trees Into Lumber skills and knowledge against a million fish, wildlife and marine resources and Seafood & Vegetable Dishes years of evolved turkey wariness and their habitats. For more information, Peter J. Drouin builds bonds that will last a lifetime. those interested visit www.HuntNH.com. ▲ (603) 286-4615 Plus Crisp & Tasty Pizza In addition to their special weekend, Fully Insured youth can hunt during the regular TAKE-OUT spring gobbler season (May 3-31), OPEN 9am to 10pm9pm daily when accompanied by a properly licensed adult age 18 or older (a valid Dining Room opens at 4pm turkey permit is required). www.NewHampshireLakes Hunter education is not required for CALL youth hunters under age 16. Youth are 356-7878 encouraged to complete the hunter AndMountains.com LOCATED IN education course between the age of 12

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What to Do Ossipee at the First Christian Church in Ekbergh, a copper wind vane by Copper MWV Stompers will hold a square Freedom Village. For more information Tops and a handcrafted cat tree by R6 dance workshop every Monday from 7 Friday 4 call 539-2637. Meows. Veterinary services from to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary A.A. Meetings. There are several Giant Yard Sale. The Fryeburg Fryeburg Vet and the MWV Mobile School. For more information call AA Meetings held daily throughout Academy Lacrosse Boosters will hold a Veterinary Clinic will also be up for auc- Arthur at 447-5527, Charlene at 207- Carroll County. Call 1-800-593-3330 or giant yard sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at tion as well as a top of the line grill from 647-9464 or Liz at 447-5863. go to www.nhaa.net to find one near the Molly Ockett Middle School Gym Vermont Castings. There are over 160 Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai you. in Fryeburg. All proceeds will benefit items. Tickets are available at the Chi classes are offered on Mondays and Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the the FA Boys’ Lacrosse team as they trav- Stonehurst or by calling 447-3477. The Thursdays at the Taoist Tai Chi Gibson Center, corner of White el to Florida in April for spring training. festivities begin at noon. Society’s North Conway Center in the Mountain Highway and Grove Street in Don’t miss out on lots of great items! Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Eastern Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 North Conway. Junior Naturalist Club for 4th MWV Skating Club. The MWV to 8 p.m. For more information call John Jorgenson Quintet. The Graders. The Tin Mountain Junior Skating Club will hold a pancake break- 356-5581. Stone Mountain Arts Center in Naturalist Club for 4th graders will fast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Mason’s Brownfield, Maine will present the John meet at the Nature Learning Center on Lodge of North Conway, next to the Tuesday 8 Jorgenson Quintet for an evening of Bald Hill Road in Albany from 10 a.m. North Conway Twin theatres. Attendees Baby, Prenatal and Mommy Yoga. gypsy music at 6:30 p.m. to benefit the to 12 p.m. Fun explorations and discus- will feast on freshly made pancakes with The MWV Children’s Museum is hold- North Atlantic Arts Alliance. Tickets are sion of spring topics will continue. Call maple syrup, bacon, orange juice and ing its weekly baby, prenatal and $25. For more information: www.stone- Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center hot coffee. Cost of the meal is $5 for mommy yoga class at 12:30 p.m. This is mountainartscenter.com or NAAA at 1- at 447-6991 for information or to make adults and $4 for children. All proceeds a non-traditional spin on yoga. The 207-625-8656. a reservation. will benefit the Mount Washington class is open to moms, mommies with Meliora String Quartet. The White Maine Coastal Birding. Join a Valley Skating Club a non-profit organ- infants and pregnant moms. It is flexible Mountain Musical Arts will present the group of Tin Mountain naturalists for a ization dedicated to providing quality and inviting and attempts to accommo- music of the Meliora String Quartet in a journey to the coast of Maine in search skating instruction in interested individ- date the needs of mothers of young chil- Chamber Concert Series to he held at of eiders, scoters, long-tailed ducks, uals of all ages and abilities here in the dren. The cost is $12 for non-members 7:30 p.m. at the Salyards Center for the loons, sandpipers and other coastal Mt. Washington Valley. and $10 for members. Registration is Arts in Conway. Tickets are available in birds. Meet at the TMCC Nature required. Please call 356-2992 to advance on the web or at the door. Learning Center in Albany at 9 a.m. Monday 7 reserve your spot today. Ticket prices range from $10 to $20. Dress warm, bring binoculars or borrow Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Brownfield Library Story Time. For more detailed information call 447- ours and bring a lunch. Reservations are Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and The Brownfield Library in Brownfield, 6096. requested. Call 447-6991 for more Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., located at the Maine is offering story time for Runway for Scholars Fashion information or to make reservations. Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Route preschoolers on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Show. A fashion show featuring Kennett Passport Day. The Madison Post 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. For more information call Dot Smith at High School and Fryeburg Academy Office hosts a Passport Day event from Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg 207-935-3003. students and staff will take place at the 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Madison Post Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Story Time in Tamworth. The Loynd Auditorium at Kennett High Office. Prepare and submit passport Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Cook Memorial Library offers a story School at 7 p.m. Models will strut their applications, with photo service on site. Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain time for toddlers from 10:30 to 11:30 stuff showing the latest fashions from For additional information contact the or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear a.m. and another for preschoolers from over 30 local retailers. Tickets are $10 Madison Post Office at 367-8880. comfortable shoes and warm clothes. 1 to 2 p.m. on the first three Tuesdays of for adults, $5 for students. All tickets Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your For more information call Bebe Toor at each month. For more information call will be entered into a raffle. Proceeds Paws Only on Main Street in North 207-935-2068. 323-8510. will support local scholarships for local Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. All pup- Conway Dinner Bell. Conway students. pies must be on a leash and up to date on Dinner Bell at the Salyards Center for Story Time in Denmark, Maine. vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For Wednesday 9 the Arts on Main Street in Conway The Denmark Library will host story more information call 356-7297. Breastfeeding Support Group. Village serves a free community dinner time on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Travis Wallace at Madison Library. The Family Birthing Center at the from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For For more information call 207-452- North Country humorist Travis Memorial Hospital in North Conway information call 447-3851. 2200. Wallace, a Madison resident, brings his will hold a breastfeeding support group Gibson Center Programs. The Story Time in Effingham. The original New England humor to the every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Gibson Center for Senior Services in Effingham Public Library hosts infant Madison Library. Travis will perform Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Family North Conway offers a number of activ- and toddler story time from 11 to 11:30 two shows, with each being recorded Birthing Center at the Memorial ities and informational programs for a.m. For more information call 539- and published in May as part of his lat- Hospital. This group is free and open to seniors, including yoga and mobility 1537. est CD. There will be two shows in the all breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding classes, a game day, computer labs, Story Time at MWV Children’s Madison Library’s Chick Room, a mati- peer counselors and lactation specialists dances, support groups, movies, health Museum. The MWV Children’s nee at 2 p.m. and a 7 p.m. evening show. facilitate the program. Babies and sib- related service programs and trips. Call Museum presents its weekly half-hour Admission is free but reservations are lings are welcome. For more informa- 356-3231 for details. story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in strongly encouraged. To reserve seats tion call the Memorial Hospital at 356- Prenatal Yoga. Monday morning North Conway. Children from ages call the Madison Library at 367-8545. 5461 ext. 146. yoga at the Birth House in Bridgton, birth to six years old are the focal audi- Community Coffee Klatch. Meets Maine from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To register ence for this fun and informative story at the Chocorua Public Library from Sunday 6 for the eight weeks series contact The time. Call 356-2992 for more informa- 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, sweets and Square Dance. The MWV Birth House at 207-647-5919. Eight tion. great conversation are all part of this Stompers will hold a square dance at the weeks of yoga at $75 or $10 per session morning. Bring a friend or come alone. Conway American Legion on Tasker for walk-ins. All are welcome. Saturday 5 Hill Road in Conway from 2 to 4 p.m. Preschool Story Time in Lovell. Computer Tutoring. Every Bartlett Historical Society Hours. with early rounds starting at 1:30 p.m. The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Wednesday, free one to one computer The Bartlett Historical Society is open Skip Brown will be the caller and Betty Library in Lovell, Maine is holding tutoring at the Gibson Center. Co- Saturdays from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Ann Brown will be the cuer. Call Liz at story time for preschoolers age five and sponsored by the Kennett Retired Bartlett Historical Society on Route 16 447-5863 or Fran at 569-3962 for more under on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more Teachers Association and the Gibson just north of Heritage-NH in Glen. For information. information call 207-925-3177. Center. Call to set up an appointment at more information call 383-4110. For the Love of Animals. The first Preschool Aikido. The MWV 356-3231. Bean Supper. The South Tamworth Auction and Luncheon to benefit the Children’s Museum is holding its week- Dinner Bell North. At St. Elizabeth Methodist Church will hold a bean sup- Rozzie May Animal Alliance, which is ly preschool Aikido class for children Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg, Maine per with two sittings, first sitting will be working to open a low cost spay/neuter ages two to five years old at 10 a.m. This from 5 to 6 p.m. at 5 p.m. and second sitting at 5:30 p.m. facility in the Mount Washington Valley is a fun, high-energy class that is perfect Grief Group. A grief group will be at Union Hall in South Tamworth. area will be held at the Stonehurst for young children interested in learning held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the meeting Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for kids Manor in North Conway. Donated about the martial arts. The cost is $12 room at The Met in North Conway under 12. All proceeds to benefit the items include a custom portrait of your for non-members and $10 for members Village. The program is free and open to church. pet at the auction. Other items include a per class. Registration is required. the public to discuss feelings about the Freedom Food Pantry. Open every hand sculpted ceramic address sign with Please call 356-2992 to reserve your death of loved ones. For more informa- Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for resi- your pet by artist Susan Neet Goodwin, child’s spot today. tion call Jeff at 986-4977 or Visiting dents of Freedom, Effingham and jewelry by June Kershaw and Sharyn Square Dance Workshop. The

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Nurse and Hospice Care services of 10:30 a.m. to noon in the library’s Chick birth to six years old are the focal audi- Village serves a free community dinner NCC at 356-7006. Room. The library will provide the crib- ence for this fun and informative story from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For Home School Support Group. The bage boards and cards; come and see time. Call 356-2992 for more informa- information call 447-3851. Brownfield Public Library in who’s up for a game. Call 367-8545 for tion. Gibson Center Programs. The Brownfield, Maine will hold a Home more information. Wonderful Woodcocks. Come to Gibson Center for Senior Services in School Support Group every Playgroups. Even Start Family the TMCC Nature Learning Center in North Conway offers a number of activ- Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We Literacy Program Playgroup will be Albany for Joshua Potter’s presentation ities and informational programs for will organize field trips, do projects, find held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Effingham on woodcocks at 7 p.m. Learn about this seniors, including yoga and mobility other kids your kids age, and moral sup- Elementary School. Playgroups are fascinating bird then head out to the classes, a game day, computer labs, port for parents. For more information open to children, birth to six years old fields to see its “sky dance” mating ritu- dances, support groups, movies, health call 207-935-3033. and their parents. Any questions call al. Reservations are requested. Call Tin related service programs and trips. Call Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit Even Start at 539-9126. Mountain at 447-6991 for more infor- 356-3231 for details. and Crochet Group meets from 2 to 3 Story Time Enrichment Series in mation or to make reservations. Prenatal Yoga. Monday morning p.m. at the Effingham Public Library. Denmark. The Denmark Public yoga at the Birth House in Bridgton, Bring your own project or participate in Library in Demark, Maine holds Story Saturday 12 Maine from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To register one of our community projects. Time Enrichment for preschool chil- for the eight weeks series contact The Bartlett Historical Society Hours. Everyone welcome. Call 539-1537 for dren and their parents from 9:30 to Birth House at 207-647-5919. Eight The Bartlett Historical Society is open information. 10:30 a.m. For more information call weeks of yoga at $75 or $10 per session Saturdays from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain 207-452-2200. for walk-ins. Bartlett Historical Society on Route 16 Conservation Center presents “Nature Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai Preschool Story Time in Lovell. just north of Heritage-NH in Glen. For Nuts” the nature program for children Chi classes are offered on Mondays and The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial more information call 383-4110. ages three through five and their care- Thursdays at the Taoist Tai Chi Library in Lovell, Maine is holding Evening Program Series. The givers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Society’s North Conway Center in the story time for preschoolers age five and AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center TMCC Nature Learning Center on Eastern Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 under on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more presents “Snow Ranger? What’s a Snow Bald Hill Road in Albany. For more to 8 p.m. For more information call information call 207-925-3177. Ranger?” at 8 p.m. Head Snow Ranger information call 447-6991 or on the web 356-5581. Square Dance Workshop. The Chris Joosen will present a slide show at www.tinmtn.org. Weekly Medicare Counseling. The MWV Stompers will hold a square and overview of the Snow Ranger pro- Women Tavern Keepers. The Memorial Hospital’s State Certified dance workshop every Monday from 7 gram. All programs are free and open to Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth Medicare counselors will be on hand for to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary the public. For more information call will host New Hampshire Humanities anyone who has questions about their School. For more information call 466-2727. Council scholar Marcia Schmidt Blaine Medicare program or bills. The coun- Arthur at 447-5527, Charlene at 207- Freedom Food Pantry. Open every as she describes the life of Ann Jose selors are available right after lunch at 647-9464 or Liz at 447-5863. Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for resi- Harvey, the owner of a prominent tav- the Gibson Senior Center from 12 to 1 Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai dents of Freedom, Effingham and ern in eighteenth century Portsmouth, p.m. Chi classes are offered on Mondays and Ossipee at the First Christian Church in in her presentation: A Woman Who Thursdays at the Taoist Tai Chi Freedom Village. For more information Keeps Good Order: Women, Tavern Society’s North Conway Center in the Friday 11 call 539-2637. Keeping, and Pub Approval. Why Eastern Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 A.A. Meetings. There are several Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your would a woman keep a tavern? Why to 8 p.m. For more information call AA Meetings held daily throughout Paws Only on Main Street in North would her community approve of it? 356-5581. Carroll County. Call 1-800-593-3330 or Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. All pup- Why would the government allow it? Welcome to Holland-Open House go to www.nhaa.net to find one near pies must be on a leash and up to date on This program is made possible by a for Parents and Caregivers of Special you. vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For grant from the N.H. Humanities Needs Children. The MWV Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the more information call 356-7297. Council and is free and open to the pub- Children’s Museum will be hosting this Gibson Center, corner of White lic. Call 323-8510 for more information. very important event as part of the Week Mountain Highway and Grove Street in Young Adult Book Group. The Monday 14 of the Young Child Celebration from North Conway. Conway Public Library invites young Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food 12:30 to 3 p.m. Welcome to Holland is Story Time in Denmark, Maine. people in grades six and up to join its Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and an open house for parents and caregivers The Denmark Library will host story Young Adult Book Group. Discussions Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., located at the of special needs children. Marion time on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. take place on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Route Posner a master storyteller will be at the For more information call 207-452- and there are always plenty of snacks. 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. event to set the tone. Come hear more 2200. Thursday 10 Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg about autism and how you can become Story Time in Effingham. The Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann part of our autism support group for Effingham Public Library hosts infant Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on families with young children with and toddler story time from 11 to 11:30 Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain autism. Special treats and activities will a.m. For more information call 539- Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear round out the event. The cost is $5 per 1537. or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. person for both members and non- Story Time at MWV Children’s comfortable shoes and warm clothes. For more information call Bebe Toor at members. Registration is suggested. Museum. The MWV Children’s For more information call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. Please call 356-2992 to sign-up and Museum presents its weekly half-hour 207-935-2068. Conway Dinner Bell. Conway learn more. story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in Drop in Cribbage. The Madison Dinner Bell at the Salyards Center for North Conway. Children from ages Library holds drop in cribbage from the Arts on Main Street in Conway

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Page B6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Valley Round-Up

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Things used to be different around here Driving from Manchester in the gloom By PG Case I’M DRIVING UP FROM MANCHES- ter in the still dark and rainy morning of April 1. The gloom of the day depressed us. In the Queen City they have only a residue of that which still blocks my view to the street. Our driveway had four new inches of rain-soaked snow when I got back. The house was cold and far from the cheery den so warming, that it usually is. A perfect day for feeling in the dumps. But then, the sun shone. It was April Fools day and this old fool got an eyeful when the paperboy/father-in-law brought this year’s edition with its spot on humor and daring dazzley doo just in time. We can only make fun of the snow so many times. Those jokes have truly lost their fizz and most of us just want to be shuck of the record-setting winter that won’t go away. So for one day we get a cou- ple of good chuckles before we got back reworking the budget to pay off the plow- man and figure out what we’re going to do with all that sand in our yards. The funny thing about humor is that it seems funniest when it’s not you on the cover or in the headlines. Hats have to come off to those good sports who can take it like a man. Yes, we’re using the mascu- Enjoying the Ear in the Western sun. Janette and Glenny Stevens (born and raised in Conway, KHS Class of ’76) enjoy the line here because we couldn’t help but Mountain Ear and Crested Butte Weekly while sunning with blue merle collies Grace and Giselle in Parlin, Colo. notice that no females were taken to task, (Resort Report Travel Photo) though we bet at least one female up on the second floor had to have had a hand in this For those who don’t recall when there There were a lot of college kids and a Runway for Scholars Fashion Show. scholarly scamming. weren’t any traffic lights on Route 16, lot of them were girls. The atmosphere Here’s a fun thing for a good cause. A Speaking of females and being taken to there was a time when nobody from away was awash with congeniality and great out- fashion show featuring Kennett High task, that’s what happened to the RRer came up. If you went into a restaurant, you fits. About halfway, at one of the first School and Fryeburg Academy students when he commented on how well some of knew ever/ull out of a side street and bridges, people would take their first break and staff will take place in the Loynd the old guys were doing at the Meisters. Schouler Park was the place to be if it was- and that’s usually when you would hear Auditorium at Kennett High School at 7 Some Mountain Mommas felt dissed but n’t too wet. If it was, we’d be in Faye’s wast- that first familiar snap of suds being p.m. Models will strut their stuff showing there was no way that it was intentional. ing booth space and scrounging quarters released. the latest fashions from over 30 local retail- So, while we don’t want to put any ages for the juke box. Some young entrepreneurs would ers. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for stu- down we did notice that some of our con- If you had five bucks you could rent a bring up nothing but beer. Old pal Bosco dents. All tickets will be entered into a raf- temporaries are still turning in decent canoe from Bob Goldberg and you would used to load up one of the already heavy fle. Proceeds will support local scholar- times and it would seem that all made it have the whole Saco to yourself. The water Hutmen’s wooden frames with 90 pounds ships for local students. down safely for one more year. would be wicked high and as cold as melt- of Bud and then sell it for what would be ed snow, which if you found out the hard the equivalent of five bucks a can today. He Breast Cancer Awareness Mud, mud, glorious mud way, you didn’t thaw out for half a day. always sold out. One year the Globe There’s an email going around that’s But now it’s Mud Season, a moniker The only place that was really crowded Sunday Magazine had a picture of him on pretty cute and when you get to the end it that we used to apply to this time of year was Tuck’s, which was a bowl of fun. the cover for a story they did on the wants you to forward the message to all before all the mud got paved over in the Heading up to HoJo’s in the morning from Ravine. You couldn’t tell what his payload your friends because it says that the origi- name of “good jobs for the locals.” The Porky’s Gulch was like managing a city was, which was a good thing for his Mom’s nal sender is “walking around the world via skiing is certainly not done and the golf is sidewalk at rush hour. With all the stuff friends who knew he was supposed to be in email” to help breast cancer awareness. It even more certainly not around the corner, you could carry, you would maneuver for high school. seemed like an easy enough thing to do so but the calendar will tell you that it’s “taint” position trying to get past the obvious slow we did. But we also make sure that we buy time. pokes early in the game. Breast Cancer stamps at the Post Office. Obviously they cost more, but the extra goes to the monumental effort to solve this problem. We know too many people who are dealing with this disease so whatever we can do to help the cause, we should. And you always need stamps. ▲

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Page B8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 On the Rockpile

Storm tricked us, moved farther north

Interesting altostratus clouds form over the Franconia Range. (Contributed Photo)

By Brian Clark the summit. Moisture lingering from this always the case on Mount Washington, MWO Observer system would keep the summit in the all that snow was just waiting for the right As far as the weather goes, this past clouds on Thursday. wind speeds to sweep it away into the WEATHER week has been calm and boring compared The biggest weather maker for the ravines and snowfields. These wind to last week. Of course, the big winds of week then arrived on Friday. For several speeds came during the day on Sunday, MT. WASHINGTON last week are tough to beat. It should be days prior, forecast models indicated that when gusts neared the century mark and OBSERVATORY noted that the official wind gust for this storm would move well to the south, whipped up the snow into ground bliz- Friday, March 21 turned out to be 145 and would only bring fog and some snow zards and very low visibility. Compiled by Observatory Staff mph, not 149 mph as originally reported. showers to the summit. However as often Sunday would prove to be our only This slight correction of the wind gust does happen, things changed and the really pleasant day of the week, with plen- Date High Low Prec. Snow must be made to account for the temper- actual track of the storm came further ty of sunshine and very calm winds. On Mar. 25 15 -4 0.01” 0.10” ature and air pressure at the time of the north than anticipated. This brought a Monday, the next storm system began to 26 20 10 0.07” 0.50” gust. round of steadier snow that lasted all day make its presence known as fog rolled 27 16 8 — — 28 24 3 0.50” 6.40” This week’s weather started out clear Friday, with snow showers continuing back in, snow began to fall, and wind 29 4 -8 0.09” 1.10” and relatively calm due to high pressure into the early part of Saturday. All told, we picked back up. This storm looks to be a 30 17 -3 — — that had been controlling the weather for measured a surprise 7.5 inches of snow warm and wet one, with high winds on 31 32 10 0.45” 1.60” a few days prior as well. This would come from this storm. the back side of. Of course, the details on Highest recorded wind gust,Mar. 29, to an end on Wednesday as a very weak All that snow fell on very light winds, this one will have to wait for next weeks 99 miles per hour out of the West. system passed by to our north, bringing by summit standards, and coated every- report! ▲ fog as well as a few snow showers back to thing with a fluffy blanket of snow. As is COMPUTER We Remove: Raw Bar featuring raw oysters GUYS 2 U Spyware & Viruses & shrimp cocktail We Come to Your Home We Are: Stump Trivia at 7pm $20 Off Labor with Coupon Reliable & Raffertys is closed for Spring Cleaning • Re-Opening Friday April 11th at 4pm Experienced Gluten Free available Phone: 603-539-2320 Reasonably Priced Fax: 603-539-2322 email: [email protected] www.computerguys2u.com

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Page B9 Nooks & Crannies

When the snow is firm and deep Perfect time to ramble through the forest

A ledge on Sugarloaf Mountain, a spur of Speckled Mountain south of Evans Notch, opens a nice view out to the Baldface Range. In late March, firm, deep snow conditions were ideal for an off-trail snowshoe journey through open hardwood forest to this Lilliputian peak. A trail that once existed along this ridge was abandoned after World War II. (Steve Smith Photo)

By Steve Smith The window for this special season is plowing ends by the road to Basin Pond. Carol, who had had enough 'shoeing for MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS AND short, and warmer weather will soon We walked north up the snowmobile- this season, headed back for a walk up to wandering snowshoers both like the create punky snow where you posthole packed highway to the picturesque brick Basin Pond and an appointment with a same kind of early spring weather: cold through the mush even with snowshoes. house at Brickett Place and headed up mystery novel in the sun-warmed car. nights and bright, sunny days. For the But the last week of March was perfect the Bickford Brook Trail. The trail was Farther along the trail I veered left snowshoer this sets up a deep and firm for rambling through the forest. well-trampled by previous hikers up to up the slope into open, sun-soaked snowpack (emphasis this year on deep) On a bright, sunny afternoon, Carol the junction with the Blueberry hardwood forest. The conditions were and opens up the woods for easy, low- and I drove frost-heaved Route 113 to RidgeTrail. perfect for snowshoe meandering, with impact bushwhacking. North Chatham and parked where Here I put my snowshoes on while two inches of crunchy snow atop a solid base. I climbed into a broad saddle inhabited by large maple trees and swung left for a loop over little Sugarloaf Mountain. Sugarloaf forms the lower end of the westernmost of four ledgy ridges run- ning south from the great mass of Fine Country & Speckled Mountain. (There is another Sugarloaf on the easternmost ridge.) Primitive Wares The views from this 1,400-footer rival 18th-& 19th-Century Reproduction Furniture Period Lighting, Folk Art, Redware, Seasonal Florals, Gifts and Antiques 518 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, NH (1/2 mile South of Kingswood High School) 603-569-6613 Early Spring Hours: Thurs- Sat 9:30-5, Sun 10-4 Mon-Wed by Appointment or by Chance

Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 in the valley. Eventually the lower Coppermine fell into disuse. However, the upper pitch of the old Coppermine, with its famed "13 Turns," was retained and is now part of today's version of the Tucker Brook Ski Trail, a favorite pow- der haunt for backcountry skiers. The history and route of this trail are well- described in David Goodman's "Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Maine and New Hampshire" (AMC Books). The abandoned lower part of the Coppermine Ski Trail can still be fol- lowed for a half-mile or so from where it leaves the hiking trail, after which it becomes very obscure as it drops down to cross Coppermine Brook. John and I enjoyed good firm conditions as we fol- lowed recent snowshoe tracks along this wide corridor, passing through an open hardwood forest up on the side of the valley. From the old ski trail we launched two exploratory jaunts through the woods. The first led us, after a tricky crossing of the crevassed brook, to a sunny ledge with a unique view up to the massive west face of Cannon Mountain and its wild neighboring humps, the Cannon Balls. Goodman, in his backcountry skiing guide, notes that in the 1930s the great ski area designer Sel Hannah, who reg- ularly skied Coppermine and Tucker Brook, urged that the Cannon complex be built on the west side of the moun- tain, where these trails were already in place, rather than on the rough and windy northern face. Hannah's idea became moot when the Tramway was built, but standing on our ledge and peering up at the huge bowl around us we could see his thinking. From our perch we could also see a slide across the valley, a long white slash Snowshoer John Compton admires the view up to the west face of Cannon cut through the forest on the flank of Mountain from a ledge near the abandoned Coppermine Ski Trail in the Cannon Balls. A gentle open woods Franconia's Coppermine Brook valley. Ski historians note that in the 1930s snowshoe bushwhack brought us to the ski area designer Sel Hannah recommended that the Cannon ski complex base of the slide, which was even more be built on this side of the mountain, but plans for the Tramway and ski impressive close-up. area on the north slope were already underway. (Steve Smith Photo) As we made our way back down the valley through an open birch forest, we those granted by many a higher peak. It area, I pull out my copy of "Edifying," ration on the other side of the Whites - wondered if any diehard backcountry has long been one of my favorite early an interesting collection of columns in Franconia's Coppermine Brook val- skiers had sampled that slide. spring treks. written by Fryeburg's Edward W. Jones ley behind Cannon Mountain. This area That evening, through the wonders From several open ledges I enjoyed and published in 1997. I picked this is best known for Bridal Veil Falls, of Google, we discovered that yes, just vistas of the Baldface Range, the glacial book up a few years ago at the Stow which is accessed by the Coppermine last winter, after the big Valentine's Day cirque of The Basin, Blueberry Ridge, General Store, whose closing saddened Trail and is a beautiful amphitheater of dumping, two skiers and a snowboarder and the expansive Cold River valley. many habitués of this region. snow and ice in winter. Some readers had slogged across the Kinsman Ridge From the last vantage, an oak-fringed In addition to numerous historical may know the story about the actress Trail from the top of Cannon and had crag that hangs over Brickett Place, I tidbits about the Fryeburg area, Jones' Bette Davis affiliated with this valley, skied/ridden down our slide. slid down through wonderful deep corn book offers reminiscences of his outdoor but we'll save that for a future column. As one participant in a backcountry snow and back to the trail. explorations in the Evans Notch coun- There's some ski history here as well. skiing internet forum wrote after read- From 1936 to 1947 this ridge was tra- try. After visiting Sugarloaf, I reread a About 1934, with the help of the CCC, ing their illustrated trip report, "Wow. versed by the Forest Service's Brickett column written on the same date in the Coppermine Ski Trail was cut down Just, wow." (Thanks to ski historian and Trail, which climbed over Sugarloaf and 1995, appearing on page 321 of the back side of Cannon, starting from New England Ski Museum director Jeff the next shoulder, known as Long "Edifying." In it Jones recommended the famed Taft Racing Trail on the Leich of North Conway for providing additional information on the Copper- Mountain, and joined the Bickford this Sugarloaf ridge as one of his favorite mountain's northwest peak and ▲ Brook Trail up towards Ames Mountain. spring trips, too. That's a nice endorse- continuing down past Bridal Veil Falls. mine SkiTrail.) It was one of dozens of trails that ment from someone who knows these The Tucker Brook Ski Trail joined it were abandoned during and after World woods so well. War II due to hurricane damage and A couple of days later I joined fellow lack of use and maintenance manpower. bushwhacking enthusiast John After any hike in the Evans Notch Compton of Bethlehem for an explo- ON SALE! Did you know? Jen’s Friends is currently supporting 28 local cancer patients. Help your neighbor, your friend, your co-worker... 5 messages to choose from Your choice of 5 inspirational charms on a unisex leather Fa it h , necklace just $35, with all proceeds Hope, to benefit your friends and Courage, neighbors through Jen’s Friends. Believe Wear a Jen’s Friends Amulet as a & Strength. symbol of support and help a local! 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Page B11 North Country Notebook A far side of the mind, on the far side of the lake By John Harrigan One of the many nice things about the back side (i.e., the east side) of Lake Winnipesaukee is that there is no fast, easy way to get there, at least not for the gazil- lons of people who perceive I-93 as the state’s only road. This mind-set makes the western shore of the big lake “accessible” in not only fact but mind, relegating the far shore to the realm of Terra Incognita. It is the same kind of mind-set that causes tens of thousands of leaf-peepers to stick to I-93, Route 302 and (now here’s a big leap) the Kancamagus Highway each fall, while unhurried, far less traveled and spectacularly beautiful secondary roads and highways go unnoticed. But as many a denizen of small town and little-traveled byway will tell you, there’s something blessed about being unnoticed. Which, of course, is why we like to trav- el down the east side when we have a choice, as we did last week when we aimed the truck for Wolfeboro and, ultimately, Alton Bay and Laconia. Center Harbor was as far down toward the lake as we got before we veered east, toward all those towns that end, or used to end, in “ugh.” (Hasty disclaimer: It’s not that we don’t like Meredith and Weirs Beach. We do, and love to go there too. It’s just that there’s less traffic on the other side of the lake, things are less built-up, and the frost heaves have a lot more character, not yet having been engineered, straightened, flat- tened and fabric-based to oblivion.) This trip came about because of basic stir-craziness, the kind that comes when the roads are turning to mud at high noon and the clapboard flies and ladybugs are creeping around but winter still cannot decide to relinquish its grasp. The final straw, for me, came on Saturday, March 16, when I went out to refill the bird feeders and had to shovel through three feet of windblown snow to get there. “Who do we know in Wolfeboro?” I said to Nancee as more or less a joke, because we knew just which friends we wanted to go visit and, besides, we need no excuse to visit one of our favorite towns. A couple of nights at a downtown hostelry would put us in position to do some visit- ing and some poking around on the back roads, a thing we love to do (“Look at the lines on that house.” “Hey, twin silos with swept the region. “Peterborough,” too, and roads) when steamer travel saved tons of ceramic tiles.” “Huh---they’re burning Whatever happened there, anyway? I “Lyndeborough,” and “Hillsborough.” time, not to mention tons of oats and hay. green wood.”) wasn’t around for the fight, if there was God save us from the appendix-snatchers. If you lived in, say, Meredith and had busi- Eschewing highly regarded Route 113 one, but all of a sudden, seemingly On the maps, most of Moultonborough ness on the other side of the lake, you and then 109 on account of fading day- overnight, almost all of those fine “ugh” and its place-names retain the “ugh,” but could be across and back in time for light, we headed for Center Harbor via towns were bobtailed into boring old “o” some do not. Just to be sure, I checked supper. quirky old Route 258 and then hit the endings. Did anyone stick up for the poor, with the town and was reassured by a Wolfeborough’s old train station is still macadam for Moultonborough, another venerable old “ugh?” I’d bet I’ll get mail on pleasant lady in the selectmen’s office that there, along the spur on which main-line town that almost threw off the elegant this. Whatever the case, I stubbornly per- the town officially is still trains backed up to load and unload pas- “ugh” when a wave of modernism (maybe sist in addressing all of my letters to read- Moultonborough, although Moltonboro sengers and freight for the hotels and a savings in ink? Handwriting fatigue?) ers with the “ugh” attached. Neck Road is not. “As for the people in steamers. I can dimply recall when that Concord,” she added, referring to the line was still in use, to serve an excelsior makers of state maps and road-signs and plant and run a tourist train. Sometimes... They Just the like, “they do whatever they want.” Our trip would eventually take us to Where were we? Somewhere along the Alton Bay, and then on to Laconia for Can’t Help Themselves! hearteningly twisting, hilly, bumpy, humpy lunch with friends and then back to Route 109 toward Tuftonborough, Melvin Wolfeborough via Gunstock, its skiers Village and beyond. enjoying the corn-meal skiing of the late “Beyond” was the Wolfeboro Inn, season. The views alone are worth the which we cannot help writing price of a ticket. “Wolfeborough Inn,” despite stringent I’m slated for speaking events in rules on trade-names and all that stuff. Meredith, Alton and Moultonborough, all Please, before the Trade-Name Police cuff in June (what is it about historical societies, me and drag me away, let me eat a fine last anyway?), all of them offering different supper in the inn’s 1812 tavern. and uniquely interesting ways to get there. De-Shedding Tools The nice thing about this particular inn But at some point between now and then, is that you can park your vehicle — ours you can bet we’ll haul our carcasses down Pet Grooming Supplies being pretty mud-and salt-spattered and the far side of the lake, put up somewhere Shampoos & Conditioners tired — and walk just about everywhere. in downtown Wolfeborough, take the ship Frontline Flea & Tick Protection Wolfeborough is a neat little town with a to visit Endicott Rock and Weirs Beach, and so much more... compact center that once was a hub of and maybe even spend a nickel at that nice travel for points north and northeast, and little lunch spot where all the bikers hang of course, for across the lake. out. ▲ The MS Mount Washington, a favorite way of ours to travel, calls there, and (John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, although the ship now is primarily a Colebrook, N.H. 03576. 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Key to success Planning Your Garden Space By Laurie Ferris One of the most important consider- “Laying out grounds may ations you’ll have to make in planning your garden is what kind of space do you be considered a liberal art, have to work with? Evaluate your pro- posed garden plot for sun, wind, pests, in some sort like poetry moisture/drainage and soil. Be aware and painting.” that the sun will vary depending upon the time of year, so you’ll want to check — William Wordsworth the angle of the sun on your garden plot and try to anticipate what time of day and how much sun will reach your gar- den. Vegetable gardens require a great deal of sun and water. The required amount of sunlight for a healthy garden is approximately six hours a day. It’s best to avoid placing your garden near large trees or shrubs that will compete with your garden for moisture, sunlight and plant food. Be sure to plant vegetables such as peas, beans, squash, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and cucumbers in the sunniest parts of the garden. Other vegetables such as lettuce, beets, spinach, turnips and cabbage can be grown in partial shade. To help keep weeds down I use black plastic. I buy it at the local exchange and it works great in keeping the weeds down in the beds. I also use newspaper (only the black- and-white pages) and straw in between the rows for the same reason. time weeding, watering and checking You can begin by dividing the garden vegetables sometime during the sum- Works great! You’ll also want to be for insects. A garden plan is a helpful into two sections. mer, allowing you to replant for a fall sure that the location of your garden is tool and can be used to keep track of One section can be used to plant harvest. Don’t forget to label all of the accessible for easy watering during the what and where you’ve planted your warm season vegetables, while the other vegetables on your garden plan so that hot summer months. If you are starting vegetables. To determine the size of section can be used for cool season veg- you will have a great planning tool to your garden from scratch, you’ll need to your garden, you should consider how etables. The advantage to this is that work from throughout the year. ▲ be sure that the soil runs deep, is fertile much time you intend on spending in you’ll be able to harvest the cool season and drains well. Take advantage of the the garden, how much space is available experts at local garden centers for guid- and how much produce you will be able ance on soil amendments, they are a to us. wealth of knowledge and always ready to To maximize your workspace in small share information. Avoid starting your gardens, try to plant vegetables that have garden in a spot that has very sandy soil a high production per plant space such or is poorly drained. as tomatoes, lima beans, bell peppers You will save work, time, space, and and snap peas. money by planning out your garden in Lastly, one of the best ways to plan advance. After planting your garden you and organize your garden space is to initially want (and need) to spend more draw out an actual plan of your garden.

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At Tin Mountain Artist Robert Gordon’s work on display

Some of the best views and colors of Robert Gordon poses by one of his works. (Donna Marie Dolan Photo/Courtesy TMCC) gallery on the Kancamagus Highway in the Mt. Washington Valley are in the Conway. lobby of the Tin Mountain Nature Gordon’s intimate views of valley Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in landscapes are impressive in exhibit halls Albany, from now until the end of April. featuring Mt. Paukus, Mt. Chocorua, in Beverly, Mass., and at Southern as well as in someone’s home or office. New England artist Robert Gordon has Wildcat Brook, winter woods and spring Vermont Art Center in Manchester, Vt., This is a must see exhibit. mounted a display of lush oil paintings, fields. Gordon’s work is often described as The Tin Mountian Conservation framed in golden wood, depicting land- With many years of experience, and demonstrating technical ease and lucidi- Cener Nature Learning Center is open scapes of the Mt. Washington Valley trained at the Montserrat School of Art ty in his approach to oils. to the public Monday through Saturday Gordon is a member of the North from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during spe- Shore Arts Association, the cially scheduled programs. TMCC is a Young Learners International Society of Marine 501 (c) non-profit environmental educa- Painters, the Newburyport Art tion organization. To learn more about Association and the Mount Washington Tin Mountain Conservation Center Stories and Storytelling Art Association. He is a winner of visit www.tinmtn.org or call Donna at numerous awards and teaches both 603-447-6991. ▲ For Children beginning and advanced students in his Children generally love stories. A as a professional storyteller and actress. new, local program is offering families She is also a veteran educator with an an opportunity for their young children extensive career in both private and pub- Two-Hour workshop April 21 to explore and develop this love through lic schools in Great Britain and the US. a unique combination of music, art, She has been described as a “Mary poetry and theatre. Poppins of storytelling for children.” Learn baby signing The Young Learners‚ Circle branch Cabel adds wide experience in the- of Tamworth Learning Circles in atre, music and puppetry. He has taught at Madison Library Tamworth, is offering the program in both public and Montessori schools “Sifting Stories - Entering a Narrative and has also undertaken many residen- Mary Buckley, founder of “Signs & nine and do better in language tasks well Though Art, Poetry, and Drama.” cies in New Hampshire schools in pup- Smiles,” will present a baby signing beyond their baby/toddler years.” This is a six week, one day per week petry and music. workshop at the Madison Library on The two-hour workshop will be held course for 5-to-8 year old children that He is a multi-instrumentalist, play- Monday, April 21, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Madison Library’s Chick Room, begins Thursday, April 10. Each session ing, among other instruments, banjo, This workshop for parents, grandpar- and is limited to 30 participants. Anyone will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. guitar and mandolin and is a cofounder ents, babysitters, and caregivers, will interested in attending should contact In addition to delving into story and of Starbird Puppets. introduce techniques for using sign lan- the Madison Library at 367-8545 to involving a personal response through Locals may also recognize Cabel as a guage with babies and toddlers. register. art, drama, and music, sessions will professional actor who has performed at According to Buckley’s web site, There is no charge for the workshop, include nature study and outdoor activi- the Barnstormers Theatre many times www.signsandsmiles.com, “sign language and each participant will receive a folder ties. “Sifting Stories” will be taught by and for the Sandwich-based Advice to allows infants and toddlers to communi- of materials to take home. Children are Tamworth Learning Circle co-founder the Players Shakespeare company. cate long before they possess the fine welcome, but it is recommended that Marion Posner and faculty member Will To learn more about the “Sifting motor skills necessary for speech. those bringing children, pair up with Cabell. Stories” program or to register your Research by the National Insitute of another adult. Posner was brought up in England, child, those interested can call Health demonstates signing babies and Funding for the “Signs & Smiles” Scotland and Wales and is well know in Tamworth Learning Circles at 323- toddlers have larger vocabularies than workshop was provided by the New the Mt. Washington Valley and Lakes 7477. ▲ nonsigning peers by age three, test high- Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Region from her numerous appearances er than nonsigners in IQ tests by age North Country Region. ▲

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Services LOG CABIN BUILDING CO. & SAWMILL LOG HOMES We manufacture & construct our own products Since 1986. MerMerchandisingchandising ManagerManager Our Log Homes are constructed with authentic hand-peeled logs. Santa’s Village is looking to fill a full time position that includes both retail and reception capabilities. The ideal Ken & Madeline Walker Our Product is Not a Kit Home candidate will have a Bachelors degree with previous 603-788-3036 1-888-508-5042 Lancaster, NH We also sell Log Cabin Logs & Siding experience in a retail sales environment, increasing levels e-mail: [email protected] Now booking for 2008 of responsibility and great visual presentation skills. Flexibility in work schedule is required including ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as oper- Has This Winter Left You With... ational need may require. Santa’s Village offers a competitive salary and benefits • Water Damage to Walls & Ceilings package. • Damage to your Gutters Please send your resume to: Santa’s Village, PO Box 9, Jefferson, NH 03583 • Shingle Damage from Snow & Ice Removal Call Up Country Home Maintenance, Your Handyman Specialist, For Details Repairs, Remodeling, Painting & Much More. All Calls Returned • Free Estimates • Fully Insured Call Today for Details 603-539-2140 • 800-984-7944 Services DDiirreeccttoorryy

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Page B18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 3, 2008 TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Barlett School District Conway School District Anticipated Opening Mt. Washington Valley, Conway, NH Grade 6 Teaching Position for the 2008-09 School Year Kennett High School (Grades 9-12) Assistant Principal The Josiah Bartlett Elementary School is located in the heart of New Kennett High School, located in the beautiful Mt.Washington Valley, seeks an Assistant Principal. This position requires knowledge and experience with student discipline, attendance, schedul- Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley. It is a K-8 school with approximately ing, and observation and evaluation of staff. Master’s degree in Administration required and five 320 students.The JBES has an anticipated opening for a 6th grade looping years of teaching experience desired. teacher to work collaboratively with the 5/6 looping team for the 2008-09 Salary and benefits include: school year.The successful candidate must be a team player and should be • Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000 (215 days) NH certified in Elementary Education. • Two year contract • Family health insurance Application & updated listings available at: www.kennett.k12.nh.us • Fully paid family dental insurance (employment opportunities). Please submit letter of interest, resume, tran- • Fully paid life insurance scripts, verification of certification, and three letters of references to: Dr. • NH State Retirement System Carl Nelson, Supt., SAU #9, 176A Main St, Conway, NH 03818. EOE Application deadline: May 1, 2008. NH State Principal Certification or eligibly required. Application available at: www.kennett.k12.nh.us (employment opportunities). Please send appli- cation, letter of interest, resume, transcripts, verification of certification, and three letters of cur- rent reference to: Dr. Carl J. Nelson, Supt., SAU #9 176A Main Street Conway, NH 03818 EOE Services DDiirreeccttoorryy

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Serving The Heart Of Ski Country... Bartlett • Jackson • North Conway Luxury Mountainside Living This 4000 sq ft newly built 4 BR, 5.5 BA fully and fabulously furnished ski home on Attitash enjoys spectacular views, and is a short walk to the ski trail. An awesome place for vacation gatherings of family and friends. Superior ameni- ties throughout, its value cannot be beat! $895,000 (MLS# 2649094)

E IC ED Parker Ridge at PR C DU RE New Home with a View SPECTACULAR 180º MOUNTAIN VIEWS to the south and west will Beautiful Contemporary Cape be yours when you build your dream home on one of these fabu- 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape located in a small, On Parker Ridge, this well-appointed 3br/4ba lous lots. Hook up to water, septic, and underground utilities are a private community just off the beaten path in home under construction takes in majestic major plus! Each lot features a driveway to a cleared lot. Minutes to Attitash and the Saco River Beach. Intervale. Great floor plan on 3 levels with mountain views. kitchen features granite Breathtaking sunsets, and a wonderful lifestyle await you! access to the river, hiking, and ski trails. A counters, tiled floor and maple shaker style must see vacation, retirement or family cabinets. The deck offers serene views to the $145,000 (MLS#2621474) 0.61 acres • $112,500 (MLS#2624600) 0.7 acres home, tucked away but close to everything. south and west. A wonderful new lifestyle $125,000 (MLS#2628912) 0.63 acres • $199,500 (MLS#2623148) 5 acre Call Tony Rocco. $279,900 (MLS# 2657424) awaits you! $425,000 (MLS# 2666251) Glen Ledge FOUR SEASON Home Contemporary PARADISE IN JACKSON home sitting on 1.75 acres with This well-designed 3-level home fea- views to the tures 3BR, 3BA, a spacious liv rm, large Great Opportunity in Jackson East. Features 2 Jackson home that offers itself to either residen- levels of living deck, screen porch and 2-car garage. tial or commercial use. Prior Art Gallery. Great with 4 bed- Spectacular 180-degree views of Mt. Washington and up the river location with signage on Rt 16. Many upgrades in rooms, 2 bathrooms. Unique layout and the home making it a warm and comfortable set- design with windows capturing the sun valley. Beautifully landscaped w/ terraced perennial gardens & ting. Unique features with a Sauna room and and winter views of Mt. Cranmore. Close woodland paths. On 8.77 acres. A fabulous home year-round! Jacuzzi. Nice sun-room setting that looks out to to all valley attractions with easy drive to the Mts. Walking trail to the river and Cross several ski areas. Call Steven Whitaker $675,000 (mls# 2711043) County Trails. $249,900 (MLS# 2662809) today! $257,900 (mls# 2700405)

r e nt Under nd e u em Construction re ag at Stillings Grant Saco River Frontage This 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths architect-designed home in scenic Great Family Home 1500 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath Ranch Walk to Slopes Stillings Grant enjoys energy-efficient southern Choose from a furnished, sleep-4 studio enjoys a gas fireplace and an out- Built in 2003, this looks-like-new single standing Near style home with over an acre of proper- exposure and panoramic mountain views. Close door deck for $97,500 (MLS# 2678021) OR an 1165 sq. ft. 2 key double Ledge home features 3 finished levels with 3 bdrms, 3 ty and a detached 2 car garage. Nice studio with 2 ba and 2 gas fireplaces, 2 kitchens, and washer dryer for baths, a gas fireplace and a spacious 3 season porch. level yard backing up to National Forest by to skiing, hiking, biking, canoeing/kayaking. $174,900 (mls#2710500). Both are within walking convenience to the Short walk to Diana's Bath and National Forest. Easy and is located on Cobb Farm Road with This is a fabulous family home, and a wonderful Attitash base lodge, chairlifts, tennis courts, indoor & outdoor swimming drive to both Cranmore or Attitash. Wonderful home for 300' of private river frontage on the setting for a great new lifestyle in the mountains! pools and Matty B's Cafe it's a destination resort! Call for more details. kids and grandkids! $297,500 (mls# 2698264) Saco. $259,800 (mls#2691985) $550,000 (mls# 2701488)

Great Land Opportunity in Bartlett Almost 1 acre in a great neighborhood. Lots of Land! CONTEMPORARY COTTAGE Close to school, Attitash Mtn and Saco River 5.5 acres in Stillings Grant. Huge road Value and Convenience frontage with views in a great neighbor- Enjoys a backwoods setting on a country road, This nifty end-unit townhouse offers super value as a primary beach. Top it off with low Bartlett taxes and there is no other choice. Underground utili- hood. On a town road and minutes from with trails to the river. Nice upgrades include new or second home. Features a recently added 3rd floor loft, a Attitash, school and Saco River. Call res- bathroom, refrigerator, stove, and washer/dryer. ties, water, and community septic to parcel Make this your 'pied a Terre' in the upper part of deck off the living room and a large storage shed. Easy to get ident listing agent, Tony Rocco. $169,000 to all the Valley has to offer. $139,900 (MLS #2661799) Call Tony Rocco to review." Listed for the Valley! $169,000 (MLS# 2676725) $79,900 (MLS#2687109) (MLS# 2677514). 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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