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THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY New View Of Bretton Woods?: Gov. Lynch has selected Bretton Woods as his favorite depiction of N.H. to grace the state’s second quarter coin...

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Story Land 2009 Season Passes and Day Passes are now New U.S. Mint coin program available! Gov. Lynch picks Bretton Woods for the state's 2nd quarter By Edith Tucker Landmark status. Commissioner Van McLeod of the BRETTON WOODS - Governor Mount Washington Resort president state Division of Cultural Resources said John Lynch has named Bretton Woods and CEO Pat Corso was thrilled when that he and a small committee had come as his number one choice to be depicted he learned of the Grande Dame's most up with a suggested list. Design work on the New Hampshire quarter in the recent honor. will be done by Mint artists, he new U.S. Mint commemorative coin “The hotel's iconic stature has been explained, as was the case previously program. well known for many years to aficiona- when the Old Man of the Mountain in The governor's choice further bol- dos of the economic summit, that led to Franconia Notch was crafted for the sters Coös County's new tourist-luring the Bretton Woods Accords in 1944, first state quarter. brand: “Grand Resorts; Grand resulting in the Bank for International Beginning in 2010, the U. S. Mint Adventures.” The Mount Washington Reconstruction and Development - the will issue coins featuring national parks Hotel at Bretton Woods was the site of World Bank - and the International and other national sites with new quar- the International Monetary Conference Monetary Fund,” Mr. Corso said. ters minted and issued in accordance in July 1944, which most historians “Now, however, with the recent eco- with the "America's Beautiful National credit with setting the framework for the nomic downturn, the world's attention Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008," rapid recovery that followed World War has once again been drawn to the hotel according to the Mint's webpage II, which had left countries in Europe and the agreements determined here (www.usmint.gov). This innovative and the Far East in shambles. that shaped the post-war world econo- multi-year program will release a new A Season Pass is The Granite State's alternates for the my. As late as this week, Germany's design every 10 weeks that is emblemat- commemorative coin program are the equivalent of National Public Radio will ic of a national site depicted on the just $66 per person, Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site in be on site preparing a story on the sig- reverse of the quarter. The sites selected Derry, the Augustus Saint-Gaudens nificance of the event and its relevance for this series of quarters will come from ages 3 and above, National Historic Site in Cornish, and today. Prior to the summit held in each of 56 host jurisdictions comprising the John W. Weeks Estate on Mount Washington in November, the BBC - the 50 States, the District of Columbia for unlimited Prospect in Weeks State Park in both TV and radio - as well as the and each U.S. territory. A portrait of Lancaster, according to Gov. Lynch's German equivalent of the “New York George Washington will remain on the admission every press secretary Colin Manning. Times,” the Chinese Television News obverse (“heads”) of all the quarters, and Each state was asked to submit four Agency and media from the Middle East a depiction of one of the 56 new sites on day of the 2009 nationally significant sites - one nomi- prepared stories on Bretton Woods and the coin's reverse (“tails”). nee and three alternates - to the The Mount Washington Hotel. This The Act, signed into law as Public season. Secretary of the Treasury, who, in turn, highlights the worldwide awareness that Law 110-456 on Dec. 23, 2008, requires will consult with the Secretary of the this historic hotel has brought - and that within 270 days of enactment - Call 603-383-4186, Interior and the governor - or, in the continues to bring - to New Hampshire. about Sept. 19, 2009 - the Secretary of case of territories, other chief execu- “We are honored that Governor the Treasury must select the national ext. 0. tives- of each host jurisdiction. Lynch would choose the hotel as his first park or national site to be honored with Quarters will be released in the order choice for the next New Hampshire a coin in each of the 56 host jurisdic- in which the sites became national sites. quarter.” tions. A Day Pass is just $25 per In 1986, the U. S. Department of the Lynne Holland of Jefferson, presi- The whole process is similar to the person, ages 3 and above, for Interior recognized the historical and dent of the Weeks State Park ones used successfully by the Mint to admission one day in the 2009 architectural significance of The Mount Association (WSPA), said that she is develop and select designs for the 50 Washington Hotel with a National extremely pleased that the John W. State Quarters and also the 2009 season. Purchase online and Historic Landmark designation. The Weeks Estate was included in the Final District of Columbia and U.S. print at home ($1.25 fee per 1896 Bretton Arms Inn, a nearby Four, and warmly congratulated the Territories Quarters programs. ▲ ticket applies), or contact the Victorian inn on the hotel's grounds, other far better-known Coös site for Story Land office. was also awarded National Historic securing Gov. Lynch's top billing. On the Cover Inside Index Bretton Woods on quarter #2? Sparky the Firedog at King Pine Arts & Entertainment...... Page B1 Gov. Lynch has named Bretton Woods Sparky the Firedog will once again be as his number one choice to be depict- Calendar...... Page B6 front and center when King Pine cele- ed on the New Hampshire quarter in brates Firefighter Appreciation Day on Entertainment...... Page B8 the new U.S. Mint commemorative Saturday, March 14. There will be races On the Slopes & Trails...... Page B2 coin program. Page A2 galore for the firefighters who travel On the Rockpile...... Page B16 from all over New England. Sparky, as The MW Valley goes green 603-383-4186 well as skiers, is looking forward to a day The Mt. Washington Valley is a great Real Estate ...... Page A15 Rt. 16, Glen, NH 03838 of sunny spring skiing.. Page B2 place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day - just To Your Health...... Page A6 (Shannon Houde/King Pine Photo) check out this week’s Round-ups pages www.storylandnh.com Sports ...... Pages A9-11 & A16 to see why. Page B1

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 Valley Focus & Folks

Local artists celebrate hospital golf tournament’s 30th anniversary NORTH CONWAY — It’s hard to satirical in nature, and be done in any of believe that this summer Memorial the following mediums: pen and ink, char- Hospital will be celebrating the 30th coal, acrylic, oil, water-color, or pastel. anniversary of its Open Golf Tournament, Two winning entries (one student piece held each July at the Wentworth Golf Club and one adult piece) will be selected and in Jackson since 1980. The committee is featured as part of the tournament activi- already at work on this year’s event, slated ties. All of the submissions will be displayed for Thursday, July 30, and has teamed up at the hospital prior to the tournament. with the MWV Arts Association for a spe- For specific instructions and additional cial related project. information, contact committee member Members of the Memorial Hospital Open Golf Committee and the MWV Arts Association have Artists of all ages are invited to submit Carolyn Minton at 383-6668, or Claudia teamed up this year in support of the tournament’s 30th anniversary in July. This collabora- an original work of art of the Mt. Needham of the MWV Arts Association at ▲ tion will showcase local artistic talent and add a special touch to the already popular tourna- Washington Valley incorporating golf or 356-2787. ment. The Open has raised more than $638,000 for major pieces of medical equipment over golf objects. The artwork can be serious or the past 29 years. Pictured from left, Claudia Needham of the MWV Arts Association, and Golf Committee members Carolyn Minton, Joanne Sutton, and chairman Dan Jones. Healthcare scholarship applications (Courtesy Photo) now available She’s giving ‘The Gifts of Life’ NORTH CONWAY – Applications are demonstrate successful completion of now available for Memorial Hospital’s some earlier portion of their program of Watch ‘Chronicle’ on WMUR, annual scholarship fund, including the study. $1,000 Dr. G. Harold Shedd Memorial Candidates must submit completed Award. Affiliated with the local MWV application forms to the hospital’s Human Friday, March 13 Dollars for Scholars Chapter, the hospital’s Resources office not later than May 15. NORTH CONWAY — Who says one ple living in extreme poverty around the scholarship awards are designed to support Awards are based on scholastic ability, person can’t make a difference, even on a world. Their first mission is to help lift a those pursuing careers in health-related applicable work experience, essay, and global scale? Kim Tufts is just one woman, small village in Kenya (home of her soap- fields. demonstrated financial needs. Dollars for but she has made and continues to make a stone carvers) out of poverty. The program specifically seeks to assist Scholars is a national program that receives huge difference in the world with her Fair WMUR TV’s “Chronicle” has inter- those students within the hospital’s service matching scholarship awards for students Trade Shop, Gifts of Life, in North viewed Kim in her Gifts of Life Shop in area who have already demonstrated the at participating colleges and universities. Conway. North Conway. The interview will air on successful completion of part of a higher Applications and more information are In addition to the many countries rep- Chronicle (WMUR Channel 9 locally) education degree. Adult learners returning available by contacting the hospital’s resented in her shop, and doing fundrais- on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. to school, changing careers or seeking Human Resources Department at 356- ers for local charities as well, Kim has Kim can be reached at Gifts of Life additional education are encouraged to 5461, ext. 104 or 139. An application can recently created a charitable organization, Shop, 2730 Main Street in North apply. Students must be accepted into an also be downloaded from the hospital’s Gifts of Life Charities, dedicated to pro- Conway, 356-5100 or on the web at accredited course of study in a health-relat- website, www.thememorialhospital.org. ▲ viding hope and the stepping stones need- www.giftsoflife.org. The charity website is: ed field on at least a half-time basis, and ed to provide the basic necessities to peo- www.giftsoflife.ning.com. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page A3 Valley Forum

Established 1976 PUBLISHER Thanks to Attitash Bear Peak staff, this story has a happy ending Richard Piatt Local skier learns a lesson FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman about carelessness and compassion Jane Golden Reilly To the Editor, faced with many kinds of problems and sound made me feel, the range of emo- Hey did you hear about the guy that dangerous situations. Nothing I’ve ever tions was just too varied. A few minutes MANAGING EDITOR skied into the woods off of Bear Peak by faced compares with the terror and fear later I was communicating with the Nina Perry himself, got lost and had to be rescued that was sweeping over me. I started patrol by yelling back and forth. by the ski patrol? Well, unfortunately I thinking of the worst possible scenarios. As the four patrollers approached I have to admit, “I’m that guy.” I was furious with myself for being so became embarrassed and ashamed, COPY WRITING/ On Tuesday, Feb. 24, after getting a stupid. thinking that these four heroes, Gabe PROOFREADING good snowfall the night before, my wife Gunning, Trish Ryder, Everett Phillips Katy and I were enjoying the wonderful SUDDENLY, MY PHONE RANG and Donnie Noble, had risked their lives Nina Perry slopes at Attitash Bear Peak. Katy and I — it was Katy, she was using Pru’s to come and save me. I was waiting for Kristina Whitten have been season passholders for many phone. Katy said that she had alerted the the lecturing and scolding that I truly years and I thought there was no trail or ski patrol and told them where I had deserved for pulling such a bone head CONTRIBUTING WRITERS place where I haven’t skied. I should gone into the woods. I was told to stop stunt to begin. Instead, I was greeted have known better. moving and wait for them to get to me. with compassion and concern. They Ann Bennett Around 2 p.m., we were going up the I was still panicking, thinking they seemed as happy to see me as I was to see Pru Smith quad at Bear Peak and decided this would never find me and I was going to them. They had water, pine apple juice Steven D. Smith would be our last run of the day. On the be lost in the woods, plus my battery was and Snickers bars for me. Trish and way up I was telling Katy that I had seen dying and I realized I would soon lose Donnie even joked about the great ter- Peter Minnich some people go off into the woods right any contact at all. A short time later I rain I had covered during my trek. Steve Caming near the top of the lift. I figured that it spoke with ski patrol supervisor Jason Everett had a spare pair of gloves for me Linda Tucker led right out to the first bend on the Grey. Jason said they were organizing a to use. I was astonished at how profes- Wandering Skis trail. I broke one of the search party. Jason assured me I was sional and caring these individuals were. Karen Stancik most important rules of skiing and went going to be okay; he helped me calm A call was made to 911 and they were John Harrigan off into unknown territory by myself. down and was very reassuring. able to pinpoint our position and tell us Paul Stuart After only a couple of minutes I real- A while later I spoke with Patrol the best direction to get back. As it ized that this had been a very bad idea. director Gabe Gunning. Gabe said he turns out I was just a little over a quarter The terrain was steep and narrow mak- and several other patrollers were in the of a mile from Route 302. About an CONTRIBUTING ing it very difficult to maneuver, but I area looking for me. I advised Gabe of hour later we skied into the parking lot PHOTOGRAPHERS had gone too far and was committed. I some landmarks I had passed and he said behind the Grand Summit Hotel. Steven D. Smith decided to follow the tracks I was in, they had a pretty good idea of the area I thinking if someone else got through, I was in. This boosted my spirits a little, THE MOUNTAIN MANAGER, Joshua Spaulding could too. but I was still worried about spending Kent Graham, met us and drove me Karen Stancik About an hour into this adventure I the night alone lost in the woods. Gabe back to the base lodge, where I was Linda Tucker was thinking, “Boy, is my wife gonna be promised me they would continue reunited with my wife, Katy. I could not mad at me, but it will make for a funny searching for me until they found me. believe all of the people that were story later on while we’re having a beer Gabe said they would be blowing whis- involved and waiting there. ADVERTISING SALES with Pru, the bartender down at the tles and to start calling out if I heard I need to take this opportunity to Shannon Houde Bear’s Den.” anything. thank everyone involved in my rescue: I thought about calling her but I I had to shut my phone off to con- Pru Smith, who stayed by Katy’s side the COMPUTER GRAPHICS, remembered that she didn’t bring her serve what little battery life I had left. I whole time. Kent Graham, who kept the cell with her that day. It wasn’t long felt like I was shutting off my only con- lodge open as a base of operations, and DESIGN & COMPOSITION before my good humor began to fade tact with safety. It was now pitch black all of his staff, including Lucy, who runs Amanda Dunleavy and the nervousness started. I was now out. It’s amazing what crazy noises you the food court; lift crew members Lloyd in an area that was extremely dense. I hear when you’re anticipating some- Chandler, Courtney Lockhart, Mike continued following the tracks but it was thing else. Chaloux; mountain operation manager LAYOUT DESIGN very difficult, as I seemed to be going up Suddenly, I heard what I thought was Kevin Kasten; Bartlett Police Chief Emily Killinger an incline more often than going down. a siren and thought, “Man, those guys Tim Connifey and his staff; Paramedics When I fell, the snow was so deep that it got some powerful whistles!” I called Brad Boeringher and Lori Beck. OFFICE MANAGER took several minutes and a lot of sweat Gabe and he explained that Bartlett Most of all, I want to express my sin- and energy to get back up. Police Chief Tim Connifey and one of cere thanks to the Attitash Bear Peak Ski Kristina Whitten At one point I decided to take my skis his officers were driving to strategic Patrol, led by Jason Grey, including off and try to walk, but the snow was locations and sounding the siren hoping Gabe Gunning, Trish Ryder, Everett DISTRIBUTION well above my waist and I couldn’t move. I would hear it and they would be able to Phillips and Donnie Noble. I can never Bill Collins I was beginning to panic. I was cold, wet get a better fix on my location. truly thank them enough for all that and stuck in waist deep snow. I realized I It seemed to take forever, but then I they did. John Myers was in big trouble. I have been a police heard a whistle off in the distance Garvin F Kelley Darlene Westfall officer for over 20 years and have been behind me. I can’t explain how that Sandwich, Mass. Tina Lamy

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Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 In the News

At Moat Mountain Smokehouse March 19 Mt. Washington Valley Bike Path plans to be presented Come celebrate the beginning phase of a multi-use, community bike path connecting Conway with North Conway, on March 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Moat Mountain Smoke House and Brewing Company in North Conway. Join other outdoor-health minded enthusiasts for fun, food, social- izing and slides of bike paths that are in place internationally. The long-range goal is a designated trail from Bartlett to Madison. Over the past year the Mount Washington Valley Bike Path Committee has pursued the vision of a non-motorized, inter-community corri- dor within the greater Mount Washington Valley and has been award- ed an initial grant from New England Grassroots Environment Fund. Come support this vision, starting with a x-c ski (snow conditions permitting), courtesy of MWVST Association from 4 to 5 p.m. Social hour is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with free appetizers and pizza with cash bar. Presentation, speakers and slide shows of bike path riding throughout the USA and Europe will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Featured speakers include Earl Sires, Conway Town Manager and Dave Kinsman, the cur- rent president of the Mountain Division Dave Kinsman with his tandem bike on La Route Verte, a provincial bike path in Quebec, Canada. (Courtesy Photo) Alliance, which is working on a 52-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail from Fryeburg to Portland, Maine. Local speakers and comment on existing bike paths in For more information, call one of the [email protected] or visit: include Steve Swenson regarding the the United States; and Larry Garland, committee members: Lisa Holcomb at http://mwvbikepath.org. ▲ valley's biking history; Sally McMurdo, Appalachian Mountain Club cartogra- 447-3443, Steve Swenson at 356-9021 seasoned cyclist who will show pictures pher. or Rob Adair at 356-5214. Write to:

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page A5 To Your Health

Headache series #3 Migraines make up 6 percent of headaches in general By Dr. Leo Kenney chance that each child will also have them. arm to the mouth on the same side as the tein drinks, bars, and tablets. This is Contributing Writer While these headaches occur more often in headache will be. because they contain the amino acids tyro- SO FAR IN THIS SERIES OF boys than girls up to 12 years old, the When the migraine pain begins it sine or tyramine. Foods containing these articles I have discussed the rare headache largest subgroup of migraine sufferers is occurs on just one side of the head as a amino acids should be avoided if you have from an intracranial problem such as an women in their reproductive years. throbbing, moderate to severe pain which migraines because these amino acids can arterial dissection, and the more common, Migraine headaches are primarily a can be aggravated by physical activity. It disrupt the function of the pituitary gland but still very rare, cluster headache. In this neurovascular disorder. The blood vessels begins gradually over a four to 72 hour which, in turn, affects your hormone lev- article I will discuss the more common to the lining of the brain, called the dura period. The average migraine sufferer has els. Altered hormones is a cause of migraine headache. mater, can initially constrict and then one to three headaches per month. migraines. While more common than the other dilate, producing the typical pounding The postdrome is that period of time Other newly identified triggers include headaches I have already discussed, severe pain of the migraine headache. after the headache. It often leaves the per- probiotics, sunless self tanning products, migraines are still a fairly uncommon These blood vessels receive their nerve son feeling tired, weak, feeling like they are yogurt, colon and other cleansing thera- headache type. Migraine headaches consti- supply by the trigeminal nerve. This nerve “hungover” and with cognitive difficulties. pies, and all diet drinks. If you experience tute less than six percent of all headaches. originates in the brainstem and the spinal Alternately, it may leaving them feeling migraine headaches you should avoid all Since cluster and headaches from intracra- cord region of the upper neck. It is because euphoric and refreshed. For some these triggers. nial causes compose less than one percent of this relationship that spinal manipula- unknown reason, some migraine sufferers Migraine headaches are neither the of all headaches and migraine are less than tion performed by chiropractors is often will go into spontaneous remission and most common nor the most disabling six percent of all headaches the remainder helpful in the arresting of migraines in the have an extended period of time without form of headaches but they can dramati- of headaches types make up 93 percent of early stages and occasionally after the pain headaches. These periods of remission may cally impair your function and interfere headaches. So while we all know someone has fully developed. last for years. with your daily life. If you are a sufferer of who has had a migraine headache and in Migraine headaches have four phases: A number of things trigger these migraine headaches ask your chiropractor fact, 20.5 million Americans suffer from prodrome, aura, pain, and postdrome. The headaches. Common internal triggers to see if he or she can help prevent both migraines, they are not the most common prodrome occurs hours or even days before include chronic fatigue, sleep deprivation, their onset and their severity. Your best type of headache. the onset of the actual headache between emotional stress and the let down after the results will occur when your chiropractor These headaches are most common 40 and 60 percent of the time. The pro- stress passes, and hormonal fluctuations and medical doctor work together. ▲ between 15 and 50 years of age. They can drome consists of altered mood, depres- due to menstrual cycles, menopause, and Dr. Leo Kenney is a board certified chiro- occur in preschool and elementary school sion, irritability, fatigue, cravings for cer- birth control pills. practic orthopedist who has been serving the aged children. Migraines also typically tain foods, and visceral symptoms. Some foods which have been long North Conway area since 1984 at the North reach their peak at 40 to 50 years of age and The aura immediately precedes the known to trigger migraines include choco- Conway Chiropractic Center. He is on the decrease after that point in both men and headache in about 30 percent of the cases. late, dairy products, bananas, avocados, cit- postgraduate faculty of the National women. It will usually develop gradually in a five to rus foods, nuts, peanut butter, aged cheese, University of Health Sciences and is the It has been found that as many as 80 20 minute period and last for less than 60 red wine, smoked fish, alcohol, nutrasweet, founder and CEO of Professional Training percent of migraine sufferers have a family minutes. It includes symptoms such as MSG, caffeine, nitrates, processed foods Solutions, Inc. He teaches seminars across history of migraine headache. In families photopsia — seeing sparks, colors, or and fermented foods. Some of these foods the country on occupational health testing. where one parent has migraines, there is a lights; scintillating scotoma — diminished will act as severe triggers in some people Dr. Kenney is currently chairman of the New 40 percent chance that each child will have vision with shimmering colored edges; but not in others. Hampshire Board of Chiropractic them as well. In families where both par- tunnel vision, and paresthesia — tingling, Lately some new triggers of migraines Examiners. You may visit his website at ents have migraines, there is a 75 percent pricking, or numbness that migrates up the have been uncovered. These include pro- www.drleokenney.com .

Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 Ear Marks

Friends of the Mirror Foundation in Thailand Local residents support foundation that promotes human rights NORTH CONWAY — Locals in the Many residents are involved in support- hottest tourism trends is to go on and learn about another country was Valley often look outside their own com- ing and learning about international Volunteer Vacations or Edutrips. held at the Flatbread Tuesday night munity to help and learn about others. projects of all kinds. In fact, one of the Another opportunity to participate Pizza Benefit on March 10. The Mirror Foundation in Thailand addresses the needs of a half-million tribal people at risk in the Golden Triangle - Burma, Creature Capers Laos and Thailand. War, poverty and human trafficking plague some areas of this region. In other areas, illegal log- ging displaced tribal villages when the It takes a village to find a dog named Blondie forest was cut down. called. Finally, staff veterinarian Monique IT TOOK CLOSE TO A WEEK, but Come visit Blondie Diana Bell of Intervale — who visit- Kramer saw the dog and called to her; staff and volunteers from the Conway Area at CAHS; she ed Thailand in June 2008 — and a Humane Society were not going to give up Blondie crawled towards her and flopped will be looking group of supporters in the area are until they found Blondie, a seven-year-old over on her back, a clear message that she working to educate others about the real for her forever was ready to be rescued. Blondie was final- Boxer mix who had run off from her new life problem of slavery in today's world home after her ly safe. home, just hours after she was adopted. and to support programs to end child recovery. Executive Director Virginia Moore The shy pooch had already had an slavery. unimaginably tough life, having survived the (Conway Area states that Blondie is now recovering at the The Mirror Foundation is a commu- floods of Katrina. She seemed to be off to a Humane Society home of Dr. Kramer, and seems relieved to nity-based, social service organization in promising new life with a woman represent- Photo) be safe and off the streets. Sadly, her new ing an animal rescue organization. In fact, adoptive owners will be unable to take her Thailand. They use art presentations, the woman who professed to offer Blondie a back, as a family member suffered a signifi- skits and music to get their message to new life was in reality operating a dog fight- Society was as distraught as Blondie’s new cant medical emergency shortly after isolated tribal groups about human ing ring, and Blondie was soon the bait dog. owners with the news she was gone, and Blondie’s disappearance and feel they will rights, medicine and education. The dog, brandishing scars from her ordeal, they mobilized a search for the dog. They no longer be able to care for the dog. A nationally recognized good corpo- was ultimately rescued and brought north to were concerned about an impending signif- “The CAHS wants to thank everyone rate citizen, Flatbread Pizza Company is the Conway Area Humane Society, where icant snow storm, deadly cold, snowplows, who helped look for Blondie. It seemed like a well-established national chain that she would be placed in her new forever coyotes and the dog’s ability to find food. the entire community was helping us to find offers an ethical message with their home. Knowing the reality of Blondie’s situa- the dog, and we are grateful that the story healthy-style pizza. Handmade folk art Everything was going according to plan, tion, many staff members and volunteers had a happy ending,” said Moore. “Blondie signs hang in the casual, woodsy space and Blondie was soon adopted by a loving spent every moment they could looking for will once again be available for adoption as offering message for community well- couple from Intervale. But just hours after the dog. Several volunteers searched for the soon as she is completely recovered.” being. Flatbread Company helps to the they brought her home, Blondie bolted and dog until 2 a.m. each night, skiing the trails Shelter volunteer Storey Greig added, community in many ways, including took off, leaving the couple distraught that in Whittaker Woods with the hopes of spot- “The CAHS and the community were volunteering their restaurant for a their new dog was nowhere to be found. ting Blondie. Rebecca Conti, a staffer at the determined to find Blondie. Blondie never fundraiser night each Tuesday. There were many sightings of Blondie CAHS notes that “we really got to see the gave up either, and she deserves the best life All information is available at during the week she was gone; she was seen compassionate side of humanity while possible.” ▲ www.themirrorfoundation.org. ▲ running down Route 16 in Intervale, near Blondie was missing. People stopped us to Echo Lake, Katrina’s Organic Market, and see if they could help, it was really amazing.” near the hospital. A fearful dog, she ran Five days into the search, blood stained every time her name was called or anyone dog prints were seen in the snow on West tried to approach her to bring the dog to Side Road. Staffers and volunteers anxious- safety. ly followed the tracks, spotted the dog, and The staff at the Conway Area Humane were heart broken when the dog ran when

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page A7 Ear Marks Dr. Tim Douglass presents checks for $826 each Local chiropractor makes donations to area food programs CONWAY — Fran Lampidis from the The Vaughan Community Services Gibson Center, Karen Umberger of food pantry saw large donations at Vaughan Community Services and Maddy Thanksgiving which supported the pro- Costello from the Dinner Bell met with gram into Janurary. However, March and Dr. Tim Douglass of Douglass April is a difficult time with donations Chiropractic in Conway last week to slowing down and food can run out. They receive their checks of $826 each to benefit will use the donation from Dr. Douglass their food programs. Dr. Douglass had for cards that will purchase fresh food for offered his services through the months of needy families. January and February in return for dona- The Dinner Bell in Conway is well tions for these community groups. known for its Monday night dinners serv- The Gibson Center for Senior Services’ ing 120 meals. Maddy Costello said their Meals on Wheels Program delivers 700 to donation would support the program for a 800 meals a week. Much of the funding for month, providing 500 meals. Volunteers the program comes from a state contract, are always welcome at the Dinner Bell. however, this year the program has seen an Dr. Douglass was pleased with the suc- increased need and is already a few thou- cess of his fund raising plan and thankful sand meals over that contract. The rest of for the opportunity to benefit needy fami- the budget has to come from fund raising lies in the community and also give back to and income from the thrift store. Dr. his devoted patients. He had offered $150 Douglass’ donation will provide 100 meals worth of his services for a $50 donation to to home bound seniors. Present at a presentation of checks to three community food programs were (left to the food pantries and $45 worth of services Meals on Wheels is one of the most cost right): Teala Higgins, receptionist for Dr. Douglass, Fran Lampidis of the Gibson Senior for a $20 donation to the food pantries. efficient programs that helps assist older Center, Maddy Costello of the Dinner Bell, Karen Umberger of Vaughan Community Douglass Chiropractic is located at 16A people in their homes. Volunteer substitute Services and Dr. Tim Douglass of Douglass Chiropractic. Applecroft Lane in Conway. ▲ drivers are always welcome. (Courtesy Photo)

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 Air time. A skier gets some serious air over Attitash’s Thad’s Choice trail terrain Racing to the bottom. Competitors charge through a course during the skier- park on Saturday, March 7. Blue skies and sunshine made for beautiful spring con- cross race at Attitash on Saturday, March 7. The event was the final ATP Freeride ditions throughout the Valley. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Series event of the season for the Bartlett ski area. (Dennis Coughlin Photo)

Ceremony held at Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord Male scholar-athletes to be honored March 16 By Joshua Spaulding Class L and M honorees will be present- orative pin. Guerringue, Casper Van Coesant, Alex Sports Editor ed at 9:30 a.m. and Class I and S hon- The honorees from Kennett High Leich, Bart Cromwell, Justin Clements, CONCORD — A number of local orees will be presented at 11:30 a.m. School are George Weigold, Isaac Joe Murphy and Ian White. ▲ scholar-athletes will be honored on Each year, school principals nomi- Hirschfeld, Seth Shackford, Brett Monday, March 16, at the annual New nate high school seniors based on a Hampshire Male Athletic Academic number of criteria. All students must Award Program. have a B+ grade point average or above, The New Hampshire Interscholastic they must have lettered in two or more Athletic Association and the New varsity sports, have participated in com- Hampshire Athletic Directors munity service activities and served as a Association will be hosting the event, role model to their peers. the 11th annual ceremony to honor sen- Governor John Lynch has been invit- ior male scholar-athletes. ed to address the group and present a The ceremony will take place at the proclamation and each award winner Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. will receive a certificate and a commem-

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page A9 Sports Highlights

Kennett’s final game of the season in Swanzey Huskies hold off upset-minded Eagles March 3 By Joshua Spaulding The second quarter belonged to the vis- three quarters. Sports Editor itors from Kennett, as they outscored the A free throw from SWANZEY — The Monadnock boys’ hosts by a 12-7 margin to take a halftime White and a bucket from basketball team knows a thing or two about lead. Flynn opened the fourth playoff upsets. Ashnault hit the first hoop of the quar- quarter for Kennett, tying The Huskies came from the 10th seed ter, only to see the Huskies answer right the game at 31. to win the Class I championship last season back to maintain the four-point lead. After a Husky hoop, and surely knew that anything can happen White and Tommy Wagner hit back- Flynn converted on a nice in the playoffs. to-back buckets to pull the Eagles even at pass from White and the This year the Huskies entered the tour- 15-15 and another White hoop put game was tied again, this nament as the fifth seed and earned a home Kennett on top by two with 4:40 to play in time at 33 with 4:55 to playoff game with the 12th-seeded the first half, forcing the Huskies to call a play. Kennett Eagles on Tuesday, March 3. timeout to regroup. Twenty seconds later After a bus ride of about 150 miles, the The hosts came back to tie the game at Lanciaux put in a bucket Eagles did everything but pick up a win, as 17, but a hoop by Alain Lanciaux put on a nice pass from White they controlled much of the game and Kennett back in front momentarily. The and Kennett had a two- Ian White lays the ball off the glass despite the defensive almost left the defending champs in the Huskies tied the game again and with two point lead. That lead presence of Monadnock’s Nicco DeMasco on March 3 in dust, before falling by a 47-43 tally in over- minutes to play, Coté called a timeout. jumped to four points 35 Swanzey. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) time. The Eagles came out of the timeout and seconds later as Ashnault “I can’t be any more proud of my guys,” took the lead on a White hoop on a good hit for two and 45 seconds the clock. said Kennett coach Steve Coté. “Not real- pass from Wagner. The Huskies hit a free after that, Flynn buried a shot and Kennett The Eagles turned the ball over on the ly knowing until Monday [who they were throw in the final minute, but Kennett held had a 39-33 lead with 2:15 to play in the ensuing possession, but a missed free going to play], they had only one day to the 21-20 lead at halftime. game. throw at the other end gave the Kennett prepare.” Second half action A pair of free throws and a hoop off a boys a chance. Wagner couldn’t connect Things swung the way of the hosts in It took more than a minute for the turnover pulled the Huskies to within two, on a pair of three-point attempts in the the opening quarter, though the Kennett offenses to get moving in the second half, as the Eagles couldn’t run out the clock and final 20 seconds and the Huskies hit a cru- boys hung tough and didn’t allow the as White put the first points in with 1:10 with 35 seconds remaining, the Huskies cial free throw with 1.3 seconds on the champs much room to breathe. gone in the frame, giving Kennett a three- tied the game at 39. clock to seal the win, following an inadver- After the Huskies opened the scoring, point lead. Ashnault’s bid didn’t hit in the final sec- tent whistle that gave the hosts the ball Tim Flynn came down with a rebound and The Huskies roared back with two onds and the two teams headed to over- under their own hoop. a hoop to pull Kennett even. A long hoop three-pointers in a row to take a 26-23 lead time. “We had a really good game plan and from the top of the key by center Ian with 5:55 to play in the quarter. “Up in the last two minutes, we went we did a hell of a job on a great big man,” White pushed Kennett to the lead for the A nice pass from Ashnault sent Cam into a very deliberative pattern,” said the said Coté, referring to Monadnock’s 1,000- first time, but Monadnock came back with Eldon to the hoop and he cut the lead to Eagle coach. “Monadnock did a good job point scorer Nicco DeMasco. “We con- another hoop to tie the game. one point. of stopping the clock, forcing us to get the trolled the whole game except for a few White hit a free throw, but a field goal White appeared to come up with a huge ball in and they turned us over. small instances.” from the Huskies pushed them in front by block on the defensive end, but the officials “That’s why they’re the number five Coté was pleased with the way White a 6-5 score. called the Eagle center for goaltending and team in the state,” Coté continued. “They battled DeMasco inside, but was expecting Matt Ashnault drained a bucket to put the basket counted, giving the hosts a 28- get the job done.” that the officials might allow them to be a Kennett up by one and a White hoop 25 lead. The Eagles netted the first two hoops of little more physical in their battles. made it a three-point Kennett lead, but the Eldon cut the lead to one again and a the overtime frame, as Flynn and White “Ian really rose to the occasion,” the Huskies hit a three-pointer to tie the game free throw from Lanciaux tied the game at each put home rebounds for a 43-39 lead Eagle coach noted. The senior center, and drained two hoops in the final 33 sec- 28 with 4:10 to play in the quarter. The with 2:40 to play. playing in his final game at Kennett, also onds of the period to take a 13-9 lead after Huskies hit a free throw and a field goal in A three from the Huskies cut the lead to earned the praise of the Monadnock ath- eight minutes. the final 1:35 to take a 31-28 lead after one point and a pair of free throws with letic director for his fine game. 1:51 on the clock put the visitors up by one, White finished with 15 points to lead 44-43. the Eagles, while Flynn added eight and A Husky hoop with less than a minute Ashnault had six. remaining upped the lead to 46-43 and Kennett finished the regular season at Coté called timeout to rally the troops 8-10 and earned the program’s first playoff and set up a play with 55.9 seconds on berth in five years. ▲

Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 Looking for the win that takes them to the finals Big third against Belmont-Gilford propels Eagles to semis By Joshua Spaulding Josh Potter emerges from a crowd of Sports Editor Bulldogs after tallying a third-period goal CONWAY — For the first time in its on Saturday at Ham Arena. 10-year history, the Kennett hockey (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) team won a quarterfinal game, as the Eagles used a huge third period to pull away from Belmont-Gilford and picked up a 7-0 win before a crowd of more than 400 people at Ham Arena on Saturday, March 7. While the Eagles didn’t jump quickly on offense, the defense certainly set the tone early, with Logan Spoor leading the way with some huge hits along the boards to keep Belmont-Gilford honest in the early going. “We certainly wanted to play physi- cally with this hockey team,” said Kennett coach Mike Lane. “And Logan set the tone early with some big hits.” The offense struggled in the early above: Justin Clements going, as Bulldog keeper Jake Boardman takes a knee to fire a shot on kept his team in the game with some big net in first period action saves on Griffin Meador, Justin against Belmont-Gilford Clements and Joey Murphy. March 7 at Ham Arena. The Eagles got the first power play chance less than a minute into the game, right: Taylor Cyr tips a shot but it didn’t even last a minute, as the just wide of the goal during third period earned the coach’s praise, Eagles were sent to the box, bringing on Division III quarterfinal the early puck movement wasn’t quite up a four-on-four situation. action against Belmont- to par. Kennett keeper Ricky Gaudreau held Gilford on Saturday. “In the second period, with all those the Bulldogs at bay and the Eagles killed (Joshua Spaulding/ power plays, there was no movement,” the penalty. Mountain Ear Photos) he said. “In the third they opened up Back at even strength, Clements, those seams.” Murphy and Derek North all made bids Lane also praised the lively Ham to put Kennett on the board, but it was Bulldogs didn’t back down. Eagles were on their way. Arena crowd for helping push his boys co-captain George Weigold who did the Gaudreau turned away a shorthanded Twenty-four seconds later the lead over the top. honors, as he went top shelf with 8:47 bid and the Eagle defense stood strong. was 5-0, as Lamontagne rifled a shot “If you don’t channel that emotion remaining in the first period, giving the Kennett continued to push at the from the blue line that soared past the right way, it can be a negative,” Lane Eagles the only goal they would need. offensive end, as Brian Munck, Boardman. Spoor got the assist on the said. “But we began to channel it the Chuckie Smith picked up the assist on Clements, Meador and Cyr all made goal. right way in the second and third peri- the tally. bids to up the lead, but all were denied. Gaudreau made a couple of solid saves ods.” Kennett kept coming strong, with The game took a halt with just less on a Belmont-Gilford power play chance Lane was also pleased that he was able Meador getting a couple of chances in than eight minutes to play in the period, and with 6:52 to play the Eagles sent the to skate his third line on a regular basis in close, but the pucks didn’t bounce the as an injury was tended to on the game to running time and chased the third period, providing valuable play- right way and it remained a one-goal Belmont-Gilford bench. Boardman, with Clements driving the off experience for Potter, Chris King and game. North and Weigold also had When play resumed, the shorthanded puck home on a beautiful pass from Cody Richard. chances, but they were denied, while at Eagles got a nice bid from North and Smith, making it 6-0. “Next year, when they get called the other end Gaudreau turned away a Cyr, but the puck flew high. The Eagles Less than 20 seconds later, Josh upon, they’ll be a lot more relaxed,” couple of Bulldog chances. did a great job killing off the penalty, but Potter stuffed home a loose puck on the Lane noted. With 1:18 to play in the first period, on their own penalty couldn’t muster up doorstep for the final tally of the game. The Eagles, who were 0-3 in quarter- the Eagles got a great chance to put any offensive fire power. Kevin Murphy assisted. final games leading into last night (the some room between themselves and the Finally, with 3:13 to play in the sec- “I had the biggest smile when Josh Eagles also had a number of first-round visitors, as the Bulldogs were assessed a ond period, the Eagles pushed the lead Potter banged that home,” said Lane. byes, allowing them to skip the quarter- five-minute major penalty. Clements, to 2-0, as Meador lit the lamp with “He works hard and you pull for kids finals), were in action after deadline Weigold and Taylor Cyr peppered the assists to North and Kevin Murphy. who work that hard.” Tuesday in Concord against sixth-seeded goal, but Boardman stayed strong. The two teams exchanged penalties Gaudreau got a little help in preserv- Bedford in the semifinal. However, with 22 seconds left in the in the final few minutes, with the visitors ing the shutout in the final two minutes, The young Bulldogs upset third-seed- frame, the Eagles took a penalty and getting the worse end of the deal and the as Joey Murphy cleared away a rebound ed Somersworth on Saturday to advance another penalty after the final whistle Eagles were able to open the third peri- that was sitting on the doorstep and the to the semifinals. meant that the Eagles would be down a od with 21 seconds of five-on-three Eagles skated off with a 7-0 win. Bedford was one of only three teams man for the first 1:38 of the second peri- action. “They’d only scored one goal against to beat the Eagles this season, recording od. They needed just 13 of those seconds us in two games, so once we got that a 2-1 overtime win on Jan. 24. Meador made a shorthanded bid early to break the game open, as Meador three-goal lead, we felt pretty confi- The Division III finals will take place in the second period and in the four-on- drove the puck home on a beautiful pass- dent,” said Lane. “And that was some on Sunday, March 15, at 12:15 p.m. at four that followed, Cyr also had a chance ing play with Weigold and Lamontagne. beautiful puck movement, opening up the Verizon Wireless Arena in denied. A minute and a half later, still on the the seams.” Manchester. ▲ The Eagles got more than three min- power play, the Eagles got the fourth While the puck movement in the utes of power play time and Meador and goal of the game, as Joey Murphy’s slap Clements had the best chances, but the shot found its way through the crowd and into the twine. Spoor and Kevin **THIS JUST IN!** Murphy picked up helpers and the

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The 7-pound, 7-ounce boy was born law, Robert J. McDermott and his wife, Beverly Ann Larson, of Conway, and Hospital. She met and married her at Memorial Hospital in North Deborah, of Intervale, George F. Mary Ann Burke of Forest, Va.; five husband of 35 years, Jesse E. Lyman, II. Conway. McDermott and his wife, Pam, of grandchildren and four great-grand- Together, they owned and operated Maternal grandparents are Nancee Marlton, N.J., and Edward C. children. Jesse E. Lyman Incorporated until Caughey of Intervale and Thomas McDermott of Conway; a niece, He was pre-deceased by his wife of 1971, when both retired. MJ spent the Caughey of Jackson. Mellanie M. Shaw and her husband, 67 years, Eleanor (Young) Chase, in winters in Florida but retained her res- Paternal grandparents are Donald Andrew, of East Conway; two nephews, 2005. idence in North Conway. and Delcia Clough of Conway. Eric L. McDermott of Long Island, Funeral services were held Tuesday, Devoted to her many friends in N.Y. and Robert L. McDermott of March 10, at 10 a.m. in the Furber and Florida and North Conway, Mary Jane Blake Curtis Lewis Dover; an aunt, Evelyn Burke of White Funeral Home in North maintained relationships with child- Blake Curtis Lewis was born on Feb. Intervale; an uncle, John Charles of Conway. Burial will be in the Conway hood companions, former classmates, 12 to Rebecca Leach and Curtis Lewis Glen, many cousins and his beloved Village Cemetery later in the spring. friends associated with the Shell Oil of Brownfield, Maine. dog, “Old Sam”. There were no visiting hours. Company and traveling companions The 7-pound, 7-ounce boy was born A Memorial Service was held Donations may be made to the from Shriners’ tours. Her positive atti- at Memorial Hospital in North Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston tude and dry Yankee humor brought Conway. First Church of Christ Congregational Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT out the best in each person whose life Maternal grandparents are Kathleen in North Conway with the Rev. Dr. 06450, in Earl’s memory. she touched. Jovin of Portsmouth and Dennis Leach Donald F. Derse, pastor, officiating. MJ will be lovingly remembered by; of Fryeburg, Maine. Following the service, a reception was Mary Jane Lyman her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Paternal grandparents are Ralph held at Merlino’s Restaurant. There Mary Jane Lyman, 86, died peaceful- Brian Diskin of Sweden, Maine, and Lewis of Brownfield, Maine, and were no visiting hours. ly on March 7. her granddaughter, Brienne Mary Melanie Lewis of Naples, Maine. Donations may be sent to Visiting The daughter of Hervey C. Diskin of Boston, Mass. She is prede- Blake joins sister Olivia at home. Nurse and Hospice Care Services of Livermore Sr. and Marion Mayberry ceased by her brother, Hervey C. Northern Carroll County, P.O. Box Livermore, she was born in Westbrook, Livermore, Jr. 432, North Conway, NH 03860. Maine, on Aug. 24, 1922. A graveside service and a celebration Deaths As a young teenager she took a live- of her life will take place at a later date. Earl W. Chase in job with a Gorham, Maine, couple so In lieu of flowers, please make a memo- Chip Robertson Earl W. Chase, 91, of Conway, died that she could attend school in Gorham rial donation to a favorite charity, George A. “Chip” Robertson III, 52, March 7 at the Memorial Hospital in and play for the Gorham High School Hospice Services of Northern Carroll of North Conway, died March 5, while North Conway. basketball team. County or Androscoggin Home Care snowmobiling in Colebrook. Born in Bartlett, the son of Arthur MJ graduated from Gorham High and Hospice. A lifelong resident of North and Jennie (Foss) Chase, he moved to School in 1940 and went on to attend Conway, he was the son of George A. Conway in 1952. Doctor Drummand’s Nursing School Editor’s Note: Announcements of Robertson, Jr. who died in 1970 and M. Chase had worked with the Section on State Street in Portland, Maine. births, adoptions, engagements, wed- Joan (Charles) Munroe who died last Crew for the Maine Central Railroad She graduated in 1943, joined the Navy dings, deaths and memorial services may month. from 1935 to 1938 and had been Nurse Corps in 1944, and was stationed be sent to the Passages Editor, c/o The Chip was a graduate of Kennett employed at the Kearsarge Peg at the United States Naval Hospital in Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 530, Conway, High School in Conway and a self- Company in Bartlett from 1938 to Sampson, N.Y. She held the rank of N.H. 03818, or emailed to employed drywall contractor. 1945. Earl also worked for Woodrow Lieutenant Junior Grade when she was [email protected]. Items must He was a member of the sons of Allard driving a logging truck for six honorably discharged in 1946. Mary be submitted by Monday noon for publi- North Conway American Legion Post years and he was a truck driver for the Jane worked as an industrial nurse at cation on the following Thursday. We are 95 in North Conway. Standard Oil Company in Conway for the shipyard in South Portland and glad to publish engagement and wedding Chip was a snowmobile/racer enthu- 13 years. Prior to retiring in 1982 he briefly attended the University of photos (enclose self-addressed, stamped siast; he enjoyed gardening, hunting, worked for Alvin J. Coleman and the Pittsburgh. envelope and kindly print address on back fishing and spending time at his camp Conway Highway Department. In 1946, Mary Jane came to North of photo for photo return). in Colebrook with family and friends. Earl was a U.S. Navy veteran of Conway and worked at the Memorial The family includes: his wife of 32 World War II and a member of Ralph years, Margaret (McDermott) L. Shirley American Legion Post 46 in Robertson of North Conway; a son, Conway and a member of Francis P. Matthew S. Robertson and his wife, Murphy V.F.W. Post 5386 in Bartlett. Aimee, of Eaton; a grandson, Owen B. The family includes: his son, David Robertson, of Eaton; three brothers-in- E. Chase, of Madison; a daughter,

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page A13 Business News &&MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Grand opening held Feb. 27 121 Fit welcomes public to new facility NORTH CONWAY — 121 Fit held a fitness facility, door prizes and give- ribbon cutting and grand opening event aways, as well as discounts on new mem- on Friday, Feb. 27, at its new facility berships. For more information about located at 2936 White Mountain 121 Fit and its new location in North Highway in North Conway, next to Conway, call 356-9350, or visit Memorial Hospital. 121Fit.com, or stop by, and the staff will This event celebrated the opening of happily provide a tour. Hours are 121 Fit’s new 10,000-square-foot facility Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to with state of the art cardiovascular 8:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday equipment, specialized training and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ▲ conditioning pool, new weight training The Pilates Class is equipment, free weights and spacious in full swing at 121 new Spin and Pilates rooms. The previ- Fit in North Conway. ous facility was located in a much small- (Courtesy Photo) er facility next to Stan & Dan’s. “At 121 Fit, the goal is to provide a comfortable, safe and empowering atmosphere for people of all ages and abilities,” says owner Michelle Rober. CAHS awarded $500 in “With the completion of its new cutting edge facility, 121 Fit offers an affordable Maddie’s Fund Marketing Competition alternative to the Valley’s limited and over-crowded fitness options. CONWAY — The Conway Area traditional shelters, adoption guarantee and documentation of results. “As always, 121 fit will be maintained Humane Society has been awarded $500 shelters and animal control agencies Conway Area Humane Society wrote with care and devotion to guarantee an from Maddie’s Fund, a foundation based responded to the call for entries, each an entry on the Lifelong Friends unsurpassed level of quality. Our effec- in Alameda, Calif., whose mission is to describing their methods for adopting Program, a program that matches elderly tive and popular classes will continue to revolutionize the status and well-being of elderly, blind, deaf, plain and shy pets as pets with older adopters offering no be designed to help drive each individual companion animals. well as dogs and cats with medical and adoption fees and reduced rates on veteri- to meet all of their fitness goals, all the In July 2008, Maddie’s Fund held a sec- behavioral problems. nary costs. while adhering to their motto of ‘train ond competition for Petfinder.com mem- Submissions were judged by the mar- “We are very proud to have received smarter, not harder,’” Rober stated. bers to find effective marketing strategies keting idea, implementation of the con- recognition from an organization like The open house and ribbon cutting for adopting hard to place dogs and cats. cept, the number of animals placed, size Maddie’s Fund,” said CAHS Executive celebration included guided tours of the One hundred eighty-six rescue groups, of the organization, available resources Driector Virginia Moore. “Their endorsement of our work opens a door for us to continue to strive to continue to enhance and further develop the pro- grams we offer to the community.” ▲

11th Annual Curves Food Drive continues through March NORTH CONWAY — During the month of March, Curves of North Conway will participate in the 11th Annual Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks. Collectively, over the past five years, nearly 50 million pounds of food were distributed to local communities all over the world through the Curves Food Drive. Curves of North Conway is also giving back to the community by waiving its nor- mal service fee for any new member who brings in a bag of non-perishable groceries and joins between March 9 and March 28. This promotion will help the women of North Conway manage their weight and their wallets by joining Curves for free, while also helping feed hungry people in the community. “The Curves Food Drive is always exciting,” said Tracy R. Strout, the owner of the North Conway club, located at 1675 White Mountain Highway. “We have a chance to help so many people at a time when the food banks are lowest. Especially during these uncertain times, this food is needed more than ever. It’s a win-win situ- ation for everyone, and we’re very proud to participate.” Others wishing to donate may drop off non-perishable food items at Curves Monday through Friday during business hours through the month of March. For more information, call Tracy at 356-9292. ▲

Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 February vacation week reportedly strong in Valley Attorney Dennis L. NORTH CONWAY — Despite reports of a with resounding enthusiasm. Every ski by carrying additional less expensive items tanking stock market and looming recession, resort and XC center reported an increase in and focusing on excellent customer service. Morgan expands skiers and travelers still came to Mt. skier visits for the two February vacation While they’re new players in North Washington Valley to celebrate Valentine’s weeks over last year. Thomas Conway, Brian Charles, proprietor of the Day, Presidents’ Week and N.H. Vacation Prindle at Wildcat Mountain credited the North Conway Music Shop, said that sales his territory Week, according to an informal survey con- pre-booked international groups and good were ahead of projections for the February NORTH CONWAY — Attorney ducted by the Mt Washington Valley snow and weather conditions with a nine per- vacation weeks, and speculated that “folks are Dennis L. Morgan, Managing Partner Chamber of Commerce. cent increase over last year for the two weeks. buying guitars instead of going on vacation.” of the law firm of Cooper Cargill While those reporting mentioned some The Wildcat ski school welcomed more than Ken Close at Little Shop in the Woods in Chant, has travelers were spending less, and continue to 400 skiers from the UK and Ireland on Feb. North Conway Village said that sales were been admitted make reservations at the last minute, the sen- 17 alone. These international groups also up four percent over last year, yet their new to practice in timent was cautiously optimistic, with mild contributed to increases seen at area lodging location accounts for more traffic. Ken Maine. gains posted by many businesses compared to as well as ski school and food operations at noted, “Most people I talk to in the shop are Morgan, last year at the same time. Wildcat. cutting back on non-essential spending. It is who practices Bill Petrone from the Buttonwood Inn on Prindle also noted that online sales for still important for them to have a vacation in the areas of Mt. Surprise posted an 11 percent increase in tickets are up considerably this year. Frank and come to the Valley for recreation and civil litigation, occupancy for 2009 over 2008 vacation Guerriero, Director of Marketing at Attitash, they will continue to come, but while they're criminal weeks, attributed to a focus on marketing and weighed in noting that February vacation here they are shopping less. I think that this defense, real added value at the inn. He shared a percep- weeks 2009 were up over 2008 due mostly to pattern will continue for most of 2009.” estate and Attorney Dennis L. tion that guests are spending slightly less, but a new brand identity and marketing. Finally, we heard from the Emporium bankruptcy, has Morgan, Managing if they see value in their purchases, they’ll Melissa Rock agreed that Shawnee Peak Consignment and Home Staging Center in expanded his Conway that the vacation weeks were much Partner of the law continue to make them. experienced a strong vacation week, too. Lori practice, to busier than last year, due in part to an firm of Cooper Chris Diego at the Mountain View Grand Pecor at Black Mountain attributed afford- serve the legal reported an eight percent increase in book- able ticket pricing to Black Mountain’s best increase in second home owners looking to Cargill Chant. needs of clients ings over last year. He agreed with the per- vacation period on record, noting a 15 per- furnish new homes with quality items and (Courtesy Photo) throughout ception that travelers are cutting back on dis- cent increase over last year for February vaca- others looking to downsize and sell house- both New Hampshire and Maine. cretionary spending. Yet Pat Corso, tion weeks. hold items. President and CEO of Mount Washington According to Chris Ellms, Mount Innkeepers looking at advance reserva- Morgan joined Cooper Cargill Resort, said that guests are spending more as Washington Resort's Director of Ski tions for the spring and summer are stymied. Chant in 2001. He is an active mem- evidenced by increased numbers in food and Operations, Bretton Woods is on pace for With a strong trend toward last-minute ber of the Carroll County Bar beverage and retail at The Mount this season to be the best or second best ski bookings, it’s difficult for lodging businesses Association, New Hampshire Bar Washington Hotel. season ever. to predict what will come. The larger resorts Association, National College for Just two and a half hours from Boston, “Presidents’ Day vacation week was up 14 and conference centers are bracing for a con- DUI Defense, New Hampshire Mount Washington Resort has also noticed a percent in skier visits over the same period tinued decrease in corporate travel and con- Association of Criminal Defense deepening in drive-market traffic, with guests last year, and skier visits during N.H. vaca- ferences, given the assault on business travel Lawyers and New Hampshire Trial coming from slightly further south than its tion week were up 11 percent over the same by the government and media. Lawyers Association. traditional primary market. period in 2007 - ’08. Abundant natural snow- The ski resorts are energized for a strong For more information about the “What we’re seeing is that folks are hop- fall keeps the skiers coming to Bretton spring skiing season, due to heavy snowfall in firm of Cooper Cargill Chant, call ping in their cars and driving here — perhaps Woods. In the month of February alone, February and March extending the great 356-5439 or visit their web site at taking shorter trips as opposed to taking one Bretton Woods received over five feet of conditions. ▲ www.coopercargillchant.com. ▲ or two longer trips, such as out West or to snow,” said Ellms. Europe," said Corso. Both Thom Perkins of Jackson Ski Arthur De La Torre at the Eastman Inn Touring and Dan Houde of King Pine Cross credits a focus on internet marketing to the Country Center reported in with increases in four percent increase in 2009 over 2008 for trail passes and skier days for both vacation the vacation weeks and notes that everyone is weeks. Rentals were also reportedly up. Peter looking for a bargain, thus his packages are Gagne at Northern Extremes shared that the boosting bookings. Noting that people are great weather and snow conditions con- staying closer to home, De La Torre, like tributed to a 10 percent increase over last others who responded to the survey, hopes to year for the two February vacation weeks. attract New Englanders this spring and Retailers see less spending summer. Retailers were mixed in their reports. Don Bilger, owner of the Inn at Jackson Some retailers expressed concern over fewer and Whitney’s Inn reported a 15 percent and customers and lower spending. BEST LOT FOR THE $$$ ARTIST FALLS LOCATION 20 percent increase respectively for his inns Louise Perry of Vintage Frameworks in over last year’s February vacation weeks. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page A15 Annual races held at Cannon Mountain Leich, Kalled lead locals at Meet of Champions, held March 3 By Joshua Spaulding among the boys was Kennett senior Alex Sports Editor Leich. FRANCONIA — Local high school Leich took fifth place in the morning alpine skiers had plenty to smile about after giant slalom, finishing in a time of 1:06.99. a day of competition at the annual Meet of He then took first overall in the slalom Champions, held on Tuesday, March 3, at with a time of 1:09.94. Cannon Mountain. In the morning giant slalom, Kennett The race was open to any skier who freshman Jake Van Deursen was ninth placed in the top 10 of their respective divi- overall in 1:07.73, while junior teammate sion meet in either slalom or giant slalom, Hunter Haynes clocked in at 15th place in and featured skiers from Kennett, 1:08.62. Kingswood and Prospect Mountain. Michael Larson was 19th overall in a The top performer of the day among time of 1:09.51 and freshman Matt the local ladies was Kingswood senior Halupowski rounded out the Kennett Jessica Kalled. skiers with his 39th place finish in 1:13.84. The Knight racer skied to a third place In the afternoon slalom, Van Deursen finish overall in the morning giant slalom, again cracked the top 10, with a seventh coming in with a combined time of 1:09.95 place finish in 1:13.10. Halupowski fin- for her two runs. ished 26th overall in a time of 1:25.47, She then turned around and won the though he did crack the top 15 in the first afternoon slalom race, putting in a com- run. bined time of 1:13.55 for the victory, best- Haynes had a good first run, placing ing Pinkerton’s Emily Husson, who won him in the top 12, but didn’t finish his sec- the morning giant slalom. ond run. Kennett senior Cassidy Van Deursen finished up her high school career at the Meet of Kennett senior Maggie Flynn skied to a Race results are available at live- Champions March 3 at Cannon. (Michael Beniash Photo/The Courier) fifth place finish overall in the giant slalom, timing.com. ▲ clocking a time of 1:10.97. She was fol- lowed closely by sophomore teammate Taylor Gardella, who came home sixth in 1:11.26. Eagle senior Cassidy Van Deursen was 17th overall in 1:12.55, while freshman teammate Kaitlin Burton clocked an 18th place finish in 1:12.84. In the afternoon slalom, Flynn skied to a fourth place finish, clocking in at 1:15.62. Once again, she was just ahead of Gardella, who finished fifth in a time of 1:16.03. Van Deursen was 14th overall in a time of 1:20.95 and Burton came home 21st in 1:22.98. Tidd had a strong first run, cracking the top 15, but struggled on her second run Kennett senior Alex Leich was fifth in the giant slalom (pictured) Kennett’s Taylor Gardella finished in the top 10 in both slalom and finished with a time of 1:39.52, which and won the slalom at the Meet of Champions March 3. and giant slalom at the Meet of Champions March 3 at Cannon. again placed her in 38th place. (Michael Beniash Photo/The Courier) (Michael Beniash Photo/The Courier) The top local finisher for the day

Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 Entertainment Arts Recreation

Brian, Tom and Gerald Patrick, The Hastings Brothers, bring Irish&& music to the Corner House Inn on Sunday, March 15. (Courtesy Photo)

Irish eyes are smilin’ at the Corner House Inn Food, music and fun of the Emerald Isle on Sunday, March 15 Start your St. Patty’s celebration Vegetable Chips and Mixed Greens early! On Sunday evening, March 15, Steaming Irish Soda Bread and the Corner House Inn in Center Brown Bread Sandwich brings out the Irish in every- Traditional Corned Beef ‘n Cabbage one with an evening of food, music and or Oven-poached Salmon with fun from the Emerald Isle. Watercress Sauce and Champ or The Hastings Brothers, popular Ballymaloe Irish Stew with Guinness Irish folksingers, will be strumming Stout. and singing some of the best foot B&B Chocolate Bouchee’ with Tin Mountain’s First Season Festival to be held March 21. Mary Jeanne stompin’ Irish tunes this side of County Bailey’s Ice Cream from the Sandwich Luckey, a long time supporter of Tin Mountain Conservation Center, displays her Cork! Brian, Tom and Gerald Patrick Creamery handcrafted pottery platter that she is donating to the Tin Mountain Conservation are second generation Irishmen who Come and join the lads and catch a Center First Season Auction to be held the first day of spring on Saturday, March grew up playing Irish ballads and songs little leprechaun magic on Sunday 21, at the Ada Wadsworth Fryeburg Arena. The oak and iron Holland Bar Stool she from their ancestral home. Irish music evening, March 15, at 5:30 p.m. The is sitting on is donated by Country Cabinets, the pheasant lamp is donated by in these lads runs deep. Don’t miss this price is $29.95 per person, plus tax and Rockingham Electric, the delicate hand blown bowl is by Nathan Macomber and fun evening filled with Irish music and gratuity. Seating is limited, so make the teddy wearing a Tin Mountain Conservation Center Camp T-shirt is donated delicious Celtic cuisine beginning at your reservation now. by PlushUSA.com by Off the Beaten Path. Over 300 items are donated by local 5:30 p.m.. For more information and reserva- businesses and craftsman and more than 300 people are anticipated to attend to The Celtic feast begins with: tions, contact the Corner House Inn in welcome in the spring and support Tin Mountain Conservation Center. Twice-baked Goat Cheese Soufflé Center Sandwich at 284-6219 or online (Donna Marie Dolan/Tin Mountain Conservation Center Photo) Dublin Salad of Bacon, Root at [email protected]. ▲

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page B1 On the Slopes & Trails

Skiing with Sven Ahhhh... spring skiing... and pond skimming, and on-snow golf, and... By Sven Cole gear, find your lighter gloves, a good free your heel with other skiers and Annual Spring Fling Beach Party. Slush Contributing Writer pair of sunglasses, a lighter weight jack- check out the latest gear. This kicks off a cup, volleyball, BBQ and much more. SPRINGTIME IS HERE AND with et, your warm weather ski wax (and a rill spring full of cool events. Check out the Get the details at www.shawnee that comes a level of craziness all across - ask your local shop about that), a 4X4 24th Annual Beach Party on Saturday, peak.com. the mountains that is usually reserved to get out of certain ski area parking lots, March 28. This even includes a rail jam, Sunday River hosts IZSTYLE on for the terrain park. plenty of sun screen, a hibachi, maybe a slush pond skimming, and other fun in Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15. With the longer days and warmer sun beverage or two and most importantly the sun events. Get all the details at Learn about alternative energy, hear we start seeing a general building of (at least for me), ibprofen for the knees www.brettonwoods.com. great music, and check out product energy at the ski areas. You can see it in and back that will be hurting after a long Cranmore will be hosting demos and sampling opportunities. the parking lots as people back their day of pretending that I can ski bumps! Cranapaloozas on Saturday, March 14 Then the Eat the Heat Chili Cook-off vehicles in to any area that is somewhat Make sure to check out your favorite and Saturday, March 21. A chance to ski and Firefighter Race is set for Sunday, slopeside so that they can tailgate. You ski area’s web site for complete details, as under the lights, enjoy good music and March 22. Don’t think that will be the can see it in the business of the outdoor most of these events also have an après food and in general have a great time. end, as Sunday River will be running seating at the slopeside restaurants. You ski component, great entertainment, Then on Saturday, March 28, try your strong into April and will be hosting a can see it on the mogul runs that are vis- good food, and good friends after a great hand at skimming across a pond of number of great events to keep your ible from the chair lifts as everyone feels day of skiing. Mountain Dew with the annual spring rocking. Check out www.sun- like their knees are at least 20 years Attitash is at the top of the list for Mountain Dew Spring Splash. The next dayriver.com for the details. younger as the sun softens the bumps. two reasons: first is alphabetically, sec- day, Sunday, March 29, check out Wildcat is known as a spring skiing It’s not just the skiers and riders who ond — they are the King of spring Cranarchy — the last rail jam event of destination, and has après entertainment feel the effect. The ski areas themselves events. Red Parka Challenge Cup, the season. The details are waiting for running well into April. So when the sun start to let loose. Crazy events begin to Spread Eagle Championships, Ralph’s you at www.cranmore.com. is out and the snow is soft, you know take place (a list of some of these events Race, Mogul Jam, On-Snow Golf, and King Pine will host another Military that Wildcat will be a great place to be. are at the end of this column), when the Attitash Spring Bash. All these events Appreciation Weekend on March 14 Check out the Girls and Boys Gone ski areas build giant pools of water for take place between March 13 and April and 15. Skiing, skating, xc skiing, tubing Wildcat College Weekend on March 14 skiers and riders to try and skim across. 5. Get the details and start planning and more for just $20 per ticket for and 15. They’re not sure what’s going to There are races in boats down the your weekends at www.attitash.com. those on active duty and their depen- happen, but it’s sure to be fun and excit- mountain. There are mogul events that Black Mountain hosts the Red Parka dants. Saturday, March 14, is also ing! On Saturday, March 28, take advan- take advantage of the soft snow. There Pub Regatta, a boat race down a ski hill, Firefighter Appreciation Day — great tage of your last chance to demo new are backcountry races that combine run- on Wednesday, March 25. This is an competition and and fun for firefighters gear with the Nevado Mountain ning, cycling, kayaking, hiking and ski- event worth seeing, even if you choose from all over New England. On Adventures Demo Day. ing. There are events that combine golf to not participate. Then check out the Saturday, March 21, check out the King There you have it, now put on some and skiing...the list goes on. Spring Splash on Saturday, March 28. Pine Cardboard Box Derby. Racing sunscreen and get out on the hill. ▲ Despite the fact that skiers get out- Your chance to combine skiing and cardboard has never been so much fun! door a fair amount during the winter, waterskiing all at once! Get the details at Get the details at www.kingpine.com. Sven Cole is a local skier and writer. there is still a sense of spring fever and www.blackmt.com. Shawnee Peak continues all their Check out his daily ramblings at www.ski- the warm weather and bright sun bring Bretton Woods will be hosting the crazy daily deals (check them out on- ingwithsven.blogspot.com. out everyone’s adolescent selves. New England Telemark Spring Fling line) through March, and then on With that in mind dig through your on Saturday, March 21. Your chance to Saturday, March 21, check out the 24th

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Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 North America’s toughest 10K held March 8 Olympians Freeman and Badamshina tops at Ski to the Clouds PINKHAM NOTCH — On Sunday, with a time of 52:38. A native of Russia, tent this year, allowing the March 8, Justin Freeman of New Badamshina is a veteran of three Olympic race to finish just below Hampton and The Factory Team and Games and has won three Olympic gold the halfway point on the Nina Badamshina of Gilford, took top medals in the 4 x 5km relay for the Soviet Mt. Washington Auto honors in Ski to the Clouds, “North and Russia teams. She also won an individ- Road at 3,745 feet above America’s Toughest 10K,” presented by ual bronze medal in the 1994 Olympics in sea level. Maxiglide. Freeman was a member of the Lillehammer, Norway in the 15km race. Thanks to the support 2006 U.S. Olympic team, and Badamshina She has earned 11 World Championship of Maxiglide, Great Glen is a nine-time Olympic and World medals, including six golds. Rossignol’s Trails was able to offer a Championship gold medalist. Grethe-Lise Hagensen, head Nordic prize purse of $1,400 for Freeman completed the 10K course in coach at Mountain State University, was Ski to the Clouds. Prizes 45:45 and defended his 2008 title with a second in 1:01:25, and Jennie Brentrup of were awarded to the top sprint to the finish. He defeated Jesse Colby College finished third in 1:02:24. three in each division as Downs of Jericho Center, Vt. and the Seventy racers took on the challenge of well as for the fastest male Army World Class Athlete Program by just Ski to the Clouds in 2009, which marks the and female over the age one second. U.S. Olympic Biathlete from second year of the race’s new incarnation. of 40. ▲ the 1992 and 1994 Games, Duncan This new version of this historical race now Douglas of Honeoye Falls, N.Y. and the includes 4K of racing on the trail system at Justin Freeman out-sprints National Guard Biathlon Team was third Great Glen Trails before the climb up the Jesse Downs for the win at in 47:22. Mt. Washington Auto Road. In 2008, the the 2009 Ski to the Clouds. The women’s race was never in question race was shortened by nearly two kilome- (Photo Courtesy as Badamshina won by nearly nine minutes ters, but the snow cover was more consis- of Great Glen Trails) Bretton Wood’s Adaptive benefits from a successful day on the slopes Bretton Woods’ Second Annual Ski-A-Thon raises over $30,000 BRETTON WOODS — Bretton Woods next few weeks. Twenty-four teams of Local businesses and individuals gener- program operating costs. Skiing, snow- Adaptive held its Second Annual Ski-A- four skiers each turned out to support this ously donated their products and services boarding, cross country skiing and snow- Thon Blast on Feb. 28 at Bretton Woods. year’s event, with many supporters cheer- to be prizes in support of this annual event. shoeing are the winter sports offered, and The Ski-A-Thon, the sole fundraiser of ing the skiers on throughout the day. The The prize for “Best Costume” was award- the expanding summer activities served by this organization, was deemed a total suc- spirit of the Ski-A-Thon event was evident ed to the team named “Shagalicious,” the program include water skiing, kayak- cess by all involved, raising more than in the enthusiasm of the participants, with themed after the Austin Powers comedy ing, biking, hiking, golf and tennis. $30,000 to date, with more expected in the many arriving in costume. films. The “Most Runs” prize was award- “Staffed by a team of over 70 well- ed to the “Amuse Bouche” team who trained and experienced volunteers, and racked up 72 runs in three hours, an effort led by dedicated Program Director Sandy Proceeds from ski race most worthy of a medal. The prize for Olney, the commitment of Bretton Woods “Most Funds Raised,” was awarded to the Adaptive to the disabled population goes to benefit ALS Foundation “Peter’s Pipers” team, captained by Bob beyond the slopes, rivers or hiking trails,” Everett. says Janice Lamm, president of the board Carl Johnson Memorial 5K Bretton Woods’ reliable team of of directors for Bretton Woods Adaptive. groomers worked their award-winning “Bretton Woods Adaptive, Mount magic, producing fast, packed-powder Washington Resort and the athletes are set for March 14 at Great Glen Trails conditions to start the day, despite some ‘Partners in Possibilities,’” says Lamm, PINKHAM NOTCH — On Saturday, The $8 race entry fee goes entirely rain the evening before the event. “bringing joy and the thrill of recreation to March 14, Great Glen Trails will host to the ALS Association. The race will Bretton Woods Adaptive is an organization fruition.” the Carl Johnson Memorial 5K. All also feature an ALS benefit raffle for a dedicated to providing sports and recre- For more information regarding the proceeds from this freestyle cross coun- handcrafted, wooden vessel made by ation opportunities to persons with physi- Bretton Woods Adaptive program, volun- try ski race will benefit the ALS Great Glen Trails Ambassador Ed cal and developmental disabilities. All teer opportunities or next year’s Ski-A- Foundation. Good. In its first two years, the race has funds raised by the Ski-A-Thon event are Thon, contact Sandy Olney at 278-3398 or In 2006, Great Glen Trails and the raised more than $800 for ALS used to provide for equipment purchases adaptiveprogram@mountwashingtonresort. Mt. Washington Valley ski community research. for year-round activities, for volunteer com. Volunteer instructors and helpers are lost Carl Johnson after a battle with Race format is freestyle. training and certification expenses and for always needed and appreciated. ▲ ALS. Carl was a lover of all things ski- Registration will be held the day of the ing, and this race is held annually in his race, starting at noon at Great Glen honor. Also, in Carl’s fun-loving spirit, Trails. the race features a mystery time con- For more information, visit test, a prize for the loudest tights and www.GreatGlenTrails.com or call 466- SPONSORS NEEDED!!! cookies for awards. 2333. ▲ The Mt. Washington FFOORR SSAALLEE Valley Velo Bicycle Club 11999999 YYaammaahhaa Presents VV--MMaaxx DDeelluuxxee The 1st Annual Fully loaded w/new cover, carbide studded track, carbide runners, performance skis, mirrors, KIDS’ hand warmers, thumb warmer, stock skis, oil, plugs & new belt. Must Sell BIKE DAY $2250 Call 527-1154 At StoryLand in Bartlett, NH Saturday May 2, 2009 From 10-2 (Rain, May 3) This Exciting Event will be FREE OF CHARGE to all Children ages 6-12

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Nordic Tracks with Sven Now’s the time to explore the great outdoors on skis By Sven Cole might not even think of as places to Nordic race on Saturday, March 14. This details at www.greatglentrails.com. Contributing Writer explore in the summer time, but when race will be a 50km classic ski marathon Jackson Ski Touring has plenty of THE TIME OF YEAR HAS come there is snow on them they have a totally that will wind its way around the beautiful great track set for you to work on your when we start feeling a bit like the sand is different quality, and they look worthy of trails that sit between the Mount downhills and corners (combine the two running out of the hour glass too fast. We exploration. Of course, it always amazes Washington Hotel and Mount and go ski the Wave). Don’t forget to go from a sense that winter will never end me how different terrain looks from down Washington. This race will benefit the check out Thom’s Amazing Wax Clinics and that all the places we’ve wanted to ski below and from a distance as opposed to New England Ski Museum. This should held on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Also mark will be open for months, to a realization what it looks like when you are right on be a fantastic race on a great course — get your calendars for March 21, for the JSTF that it may all be gone very quickly. top of it. But that is what makes it fun! out there and give it a try. Then the very Club Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m. Get the I find myself in that place right now. The challenge now exists to hit the next day, on Sunday, March 15, jump in on details at www.jackson xc.org. This past weekend the temperatures were right day and to time it properly. The key the 35th Annual Mount Washington Cup King Pine is hosting a Military in the 50s and the snow began to recede to a good spring back country trip is to get Race, a 10 km freestyle event. This is part Appreciation Weekend on March 14 and back to the streams and lakes in a rapid to the snow when it is in its best form for of the Wellinghurst Memorial Series. For 15. Skiing, riding, skating, cross-country way. I can see grass in certain areas that just what you want to do. When I am climbing those looking for a different type of race, skiing, tubing and more for just $20 and days ago had feet of snow on them. But, as I hope for the snow to be a bit more firm check out the Third Annual Randonnee lodging packages are available, learn more I say this it is snowing, so there is hope to and to barely break an actual trail, but Rally on Saturday, March 21. This will be at www.kingpine.com . get out and still ski places I’ve been scout- when it is time to descend I hope for a nice a cool race that will mix a number of back Mount Washington Valley Ski ing out. spring sugar to have formed on top. This country elements. Get the details on all Touring has wrapped up the events for the One of the things I love about Nordic means finding slopes that have an eastern three races at www.brettonwoods.com. year, but there is still great skiing to be skiing is the ability to go and explore the exposure (if you are a morning person) and Great Glen Trails will be hosting the enjoyed. ▲ woods and see what you can find. You getting the climb out of the way in the Carl Johnson Memorial 5K to benefit ALS leave a track behind you so getting home is morning so that you can enjoy a nice lunch research on Saturday, March 14, with a Sven Cole is a local skier whose daily usually pretty easy, and with all the leaves while you wait for the snow to corn up. 1:30 p.m. start time. Carl was a good friend thoughts on skiing can be found at www.ski- off the trees and the contrast of the snow It can be fun to turn the day into a pic- to many and this is a great way to remem- ingwithsven.blogspot.com to the woods it is very easy to see through nic trip, and if you do that be sure to bring ber him and to ski in his honor. Get the the forest and find a line to get you to your a camera and binoculars. You may find that destination. there are several other prospective hills One of those destinations that I look for you’d like to explore. Also, make sure to are the gentle to moderately pitched hills bring a friend, as any back country adven- MWV Nordic skiers participate and small mountains that look to have ture should be enjoyed with a ski partner; gladed areas that could be skied on light it also is a much safer way to go. in Annual Bill Koch Festival backcountry gear. Ideally, these spots are Once the snow has softened it is time to NORTH CONWAY — Families and the J5 girls race, Nina Badger and Zoe fairly close to a road so that you can park enjoy a nice cruise back down the glade, children from the Mt. Washington Valley McKinney along with Central New and only have a short approach ski before taking the time to savor each turn and to representing the Northern New Hampshire skier Alexandra Palusek, skied you start to climb. I have a bit of an inven- reflect on a great season. This isn’t a Hampshire District of the New England to a 2nd place finish. Following the girls, tory of spots I’d like to try as the spring downhill schuss at the local alpine hill; Nordic Ski Association’s Bill Koch League the J4 boys relay team of Donovan snows begin their freeze/thaw cycle that instead, it is a chance to let gravity do the made the trip to Notchview Reservation in Spaulding and P.J. Benson finished in 10th give good, firm morning snow followed by work, while at the same time you can enjoy Windsor, Mass. to take part in the 2009 place out of 25 teams. In the last relays of perfect spring corn. the scenery, the terrain, and effort you had TD Banknorth Bill Koch League Festival the day, J3 girls Hannah Benson and Lizzy I’ve spotted several over the winter that put in on the way up. Feb. 28 through March 1. Over 360 skiers Duffy placed 14th, while Malcolm Badger, look promising while I’ve been out explor- Now, go do it again before the spring from around New England and New York teaming up with New York State skier ing on my bike (you can see so much more sun recycles our winter snow! State came to race, tour and have fun at this Evan Greenberg, skied to a 22nd place fin- when you travel at 15 mph as opposed to Bear Notch Ski Touring continues annual event. The Mount Washington ish. After the relays finished, everyone trying to scout these things from a car their naturalist tours on Friday and Nordic Club was represented by Donovan headed out to enjoy the trail network, tour- going 40 mph). These are spots that I Saturdays at 11 a.m. A great way to learn Spaulding, Hannah and P.J. Benson while ing past various feed stations on the "My what tracks you've been seeing out in the Zoe McKinney, Lizzy Duffy, and Adventure Tour",with options to ski tour woods and maybe even learn a few of the Malcolm, Nina, Helen and Willem Badger lengths of 2.8k, 4.3k or 9k. bird songs that you hear from time on you represented the Androscoggin Valley Bill Skiers woke up Sunday to calm and backwoods adventures. Call ahead for Koch Club. Volunteers at Notchview put cloudy conditions to compete in the reservations at 374-2277. on a superb event, considering the tremen- Individual Classic Races. Waxing was chal- Bretton Woods is kicking off a new dous work they had to do to clean-up their lenging due to colder temperatures arriv- trails after the ice storm in December ing overnight, but those skiers who were BEER 2008, as well as rain the night before the patient found just the right klister and hard & races. wax combination to ski fast and have fun! Saturday’s events began under clear Nina Badger and Zoe McKinney both WINE sunny skies with the Festival Parade, where made it into the medals for the J5 girls, skiers, coaches and families dressed as with Zoe placing 5th and Nina placing "trolls." After the parade the ever-popular 10th in a field of 41 skiers over the 2.1k "Magic Woods" opened for families to course. After the J5 races, the enjoy skiing past creative fairy houses and "Lollipoppers" came to the start line for TOSSED UP TUESDAYS troll hideaways throughout the course of their race. This group of skiers ages seven Your Entree can be FREE the weekend. 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Page B4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 MWV Ski Team continues its winning ways Mt Washington Valley Ski Team ath- outstanding results. Mike Cremeno, letes are continuing to rack up impressive (UNH) Josh Kernan (Colby) and Ace results at all levels. In the second LaFoley Tarberry (Dartmouth) were named to All Spring Series SL race on March 1, Lucy East Team for the strong performances Lie had a strong 4th place finish for the on the NCAA D1 College Carnival cir- ladies with Hillary Weber, 7th, Danielle cuit. All three will compete in the NCAA Scanlon 12th and Maggie Flynn 17th. National Championships at Sunday River King Pine hosted the first LaFoley SL March 11-14. on Feb.28 and featured a strong field con- Cremeno placed 7th in the Dartmouth sisting of many collegiate athletes. For the Carnival GS.Tyler Haynes (St.Mike’s) was MWVST ladies, first year J2 (ages 15-16) 15th.Kernan took 9th in the SL. The fol- Amber McPherson took 2nd overall and lowing week at the Middlebury Carnival won for the J2’s. Eleanor Pryor skied to a saw Cremeno taking 6th in the GS with strong 6th place result with Joanna Kernan 9th and Haynes, 15th. In the SL DeLorenzo, 12th, Emily Leich, 14th, Kernan was 8th and Cremeno 16th. Cassidy Van Deursen, 16th and Devon Colby hosted the final carnival at Belding, 17th. UNH’s Krissy McNeill Sugarloaf. Alexandra Norden (UNH) won for the ladies. For the men it was took 11th for the ladies in the SL. Kernan Ryan Gregory placing 7th and winning took 5th and Tarberry 9th for the men. In for the J2’s. Alex Leich took 8th, Darien the GS it was Cremeno placing 3rd, Shannon, 9th, Connor Carrigan, 12th Kernan, 6th and Tarberry, 15th. Children from the Mt. Washington Valley representing the Northern New Hampshire and Sean Duffy 20th. The race was won Waterville Valley hosted the USCSA District of the New England Nordic Ski Association’s Bill Koch League (back): Donovan by UNH team member Zach Clayton. MacConnell Division Regional Spaulding, P.J. Benson, Hannah Benson, (middle): Willem Badger, Lizzy Duffy, Malcolm Former Freedom resident and current Championships. Badger, (front): Zoe McKinney, Helen Badger, Nina Badger Blizzard Ski Company Director of Racing MWVST alum Danielle Shannon (Photo Courtesy of Emily Benson) Ben Drummond took 3rd. kept up her winning ways taking the ladies dren have made with their skiing skills this Loon played host to the Tecnica Cup GS.Fellow alum Abby Nolan(UMASS) Koch winter. Sue Wemyss is the leader of the Finals GS on March 21. Eleanor Pryor placed 5th. On the men’s side, Peter Androscoggin Valley Bill Koch Club that led the way for the MWVST gals placing Ostroski (Plymouth) took the victory with Continued from opposite page met Sundays afternoons this winter at 12th. Teammate Maika Strogoff took Joe Atwood 2nd. In the SL Great Glen Trails, designed for children 16th. Carrigan placed 10th for the men. Shannon(CSU) was 2nd. For the men it and a variety of ski techniques as they skied age thirteen and under and their families. The following day Wildcat hosted the was Ostroski in 2nd. All 4 of these athletes to the finish line to receive giant lollipops. The program emphasized having fun and Tecnica Cup Finals SL. Laura have qualified for and are competing in The individual races resumed with the J4 learning ski skills through games and Halupowski took the win with Taylor the USCSA National Alpine Cham-pio- skiers. Unfortunately, P.J. Benson fell ill recreational touring. As skiers seek more Gardella, 2nd, Flynn, 3rd, Molly nships at Winter Park, CO March 4-7. and was unable to race, but his relay team- specific ski skill development and racing Shannon, 16th, Strogoff 10th, Leich 13th, Shannon has now won 8 0f 10 races mate and Bartlett Middle School skier opportunities, the Mt. Washington Nordic Pryor, 14th and Kit Mocarski, 16th. and had two 2nd place results. She is the Donovan Spaulding skied a strong 3k race Club provided full scholarships this winter Gregory took the win for the MWVST overall Ladies MacConnell Division to a 24th place finish. The weekend ended for the Junior Development Program, men with Alex Leich, 2nd, Terrence Champion. On the men’s side MWVST with some great competition in the J3 girls coached by Steve Vosburgh and Pete Morrissey, 5th, Bobby Langlands, 13th, alum Peter Ostroski took 5th in the GS and boys races on a 4.2k course. Malcolm Brockett. This program took place Sunday Jack Barber, 14th and Andrew Dieselman, and 8th in the SL. He also clinched the Badger skied his first year in the boys J3 afternoons alternating between the trails at 19th. title as Men’s MacConnell Division age class to a 44th place finish while Lizzy Great Glen and Jackson Ski Touring In the Macomber Cup Finals SL at Champion for the second year in a row. Duffy skied in her first individual cross- Foundation and was geared for skiers age Blackwater on Feb.15, Laura Halupowski Alumnus Abby Nolan (UMASS) had a country race ever to a 44th place finish as 12 to 18 years of age. For more informa- placed 12th overall. The previous day in a 15th in the ladies GS. well. Hannah Benson, another member of tion about the Bill Koch League, as well as Tecnica Cup SL at Whaleback, Belding Midweek MWVST J3 (ages 14-15) the Bartlett Middle School Nordic team, complete results and photos from the 2009 took 15th and Pryor 18th. Leich was 12th Jake Van Deursen and Shane Love went capped off a great season of ski racing with Festival, go to the New England Nordic for the men. 1st and 2nd in the NH Regional J3 a second place finish. Ski Association’s website at nensa.net. Next Amber McPherson, Sean Duffy and Championships at Blackwater. For the There is always an atmosphere of year we look forward to having more fam- Ryan Gregory qualified for and competed gals it was Kaitlin Burton in 7th and Jenna enthusiasm and love for cross-country ski- ilies from Northern New Hampshire join in the Eastern Regional Championships Hill 15th. Jake and Shane ski for Attitash ing among all the children and their fami- us for the fun and festivities at the 32nd at Stowe Feb.25-27. This event brought in the weekends and the girls ski for lies who attend this annual event. It is won- Annual Bill Koch Festival in Maine. ▲ the top 15-16 year old skiers from the Wildcat. Jake, Shane and Caitlin have derful to witness the progress all the chil- eastern region together for 2 GS’s and 1 qualified for the J3 Olympics at Gore, NY SL. McPherson had a 16th in GS on later this month. Hill won the J3 State Feb.26, 21st in GS on Feb.25 and a 19th Finals SL at Cannon on 2/28 and placed in SL on 2/27. Gregory had a 10th in the 10th in the GS the following day. Paulina GS on 2/25 and a 22nd in GS on 2/26. Karabelas (Wildcat) won the J3 State SL We’ve Moved! Duffy had a 40th in the GS on 2/25. at Sunapee on Feb.21st. Danielle Scanlon won the Bay State This week finds Kali Brennick, Darien High School GS and Sl championships at Shannon and Ryan Gregory skiing in the Berkshire East, MA. TD Banknorth Eastern Alpine Cham- MWVST alumni continue to post pionships at Sugarloaf, March 2-8. ▲

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will be a matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at What to Do the door. Friday 13 Italian Buffet. The Chocorua Ladies Aid will hold an Italian buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. at Runnell’s A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings Hall in Chocorua. The menu includes veggie held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- lasagna, mac & cheese, ravioli, rigatoni, meatballs, 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near salad and Italian cookies. Adults are $8.50 per per- you. son and children under nine are $4. For more Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, information, call 323-7187. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove JSTF Club Pot Luck Dinner. The Jackson Ski Street in North Conway. Touring Foundation will hold a club pot luck din- Easy Sliders. The Jackson Ski Touring ner and silent auction at 6 p.m. at the Touring Foundation in Jackson will host Easy Sliders, a Center in Jackson. Call 383-9355 to confirm what gentle introduction to cross country skiing every food to bring. Tuesday and Friday through March 13 at 10 a.m. Military Appreciation Days. King Pine Ski Area Open to absolute beginners. Each session is one in Madison will offer active duty military person- hour of instruction and gentle practice. nel and dependents $20 per person per day which Refreshments by the fire follow the outdoor ses- includes snowtubing from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., sion. Rate is $10 for each session including rentals alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snowboarding, skating for the session period. For more information, call and snowshoeing. 383-9355. Monoprinting and Collage Workshop. The Mt. Friday Gliders Social Ski. The Friday Gliders Grada in Concert. The Arts Council of Tamworth will present Grada in Concert on Washington Valley Arts Association located at Classic Social Ski will be held every Friday at 1 Norcross Circle in North Conway will offer a Sunday, March 15, at the Salyards Center for the Arts, located on Main Street in Conway p.m. through Mar. 27. Very fun and social with monoprinting and collage class from 9 a.m. to 4 Village, at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of oustanding Celtic music direct from instructional tips. Includes apres ski stretching and p.m. Learn design techniques, ink applications, Dublin. Adults $22, students $11 and children $5. (Courtesy Photo) refreshments. Skill level - experienced beginner to paper selection and preparation. Participants of all expert. Call 383-9355 for more information. levels are welcome. The class is $70 for members donors receive a one day valid lift ticket good matter age or ability. For more information call Friday Night Freestyle Frenzy. Bretton Woods and $90 for non-members. All materials are through Jan. 31, 2010. For more details, call Pauline at 539-4709. Ski Are welcomes all skiers and riders to come to included. For more information or to register for Shawnee Peak at 207-647-8444. the mountain on Friday nights through March to the workshop, call 356-2787. Square Dance Workshop. The MWV Stompers show what you’ve got to show off. This isn’t your Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is will hold a square dance workshop every Monday Nordic Meisters Awards Party. Great Glen regular rail jam! Call 278-3320 for details. offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary Trails in Pinkham Notch will host the awards Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha School. For more information call Arthur at 447- Friday Painters’ Open Studio Group. The new party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. End of the season yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and 5527, Charlene at 207-647-9464 or Barbara at Open Studio sessions will meet Fridays from 9 potluck dinner and huge prize raffle for Nordic relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and 356-5546. a.m. until noon at the MWVAA’s office, located Meisters. Bring your best dish to share and your locations vary throughout the Valley. For more next to the RSN studios on the lower level of lucky charm. For more information call 466-2333. Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai Chi classes are Norcross Place in North Conway village. Artists information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene offered on Mondays and Thursdays at the Taoist Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only on should bring their own supplies and are also wel- at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- Tai Chi Society’s North Conway Center in the Main Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to come to bring a brown bag lunch. The Friday ga.com. Eastern Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 to 8 p.m. noon. All puppies must be on a leash and up to Painters group is free for members and a $5 dona- For more information call 356-5581. date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For Monday 16 tion is suggested for non-members. U.S. Census Bureau Test Sites. If you are inter- more information call 356-7297. Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Postpartum Support Group. The Conway ested in working with the U.S. Census Bureau, test Ski Tour Nanamocomuck. Join the staff of Tin Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., Public Library will host a postpartum support sites for jobs are set up in Conway at the N.H. Mountain Conservation Center for a day of ski located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on group every Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ham Employment Security office at 1:30 p.m. and at touring on the Nanamocomuck Trail. Participants Route 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. Community Room of the library. The weekly the Gibson Center in North Conway at 6 p.m. should meet at the Albany Covered Bridge meeting is free and open to the public. For more Beginning Chamber Ensemble Class. every Monday. Parking area. The tour leaves at 10 a.m. so arrive Mountain Top Music Center located in Conway information call 387-8236 or 986-8063. Waxing Demonstration at JSTF. The Jackson early. This is an intermediate trail, not suitable for Village will hold beginning chamber ensemble Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark Ski Touring Foundation will host a waxing demon- beginners. Enjoy views along the Swift River in classes from 7 to 8 p.m. with Chris Nourse. For Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 stration every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get the latest the White Mountain National Forest. Bring your more details about the class or to register, call 447- to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- info from getting started to race fine tuning. All skis and a lunch. No dogs allowed. For more infor- 4737. 2200. mation or to make your reservation, call 447-6991. are welcome, free of charge. For more information Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public call 383-9355. Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour. From 10 Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks Library hosts infant and toddler story time from a.m. to noon, a Jackson Ski Touring Foundation 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- Tuesday 17 guide will lead a group on a snowshoeing outing. Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- 1537. Learn great techniques along the way. Rental Baby, Prenatal and Mommy Yoga. The MWV fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- Children’s Museum is holding its weekly baby, Story Time at MWV Children’s Museum. The snowshoes are available in the Touring Center. mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. prenatal and mommy yoga class at 12:30 p.m. This MWV Children’s Museum presents its weekly Call 383-9355 for information or reservations. Community Chamber Ensemble Class. is a non-traditional spin on yoga. The class is open half-hour story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in Storytelling Series. Mountain Top Music Center Mountain Top Music Center located in Conway to moms, mommies with infants and pregnant North Conway. Children from ages birth to six in Conway will present Stories in Song with Olga Village will hold community chamber ensemble moms. It is flexible and inviting and attempts to years old are the focal audience for this fun and Morrill at 10 a.m. at White Birch Books in North classes from 7 to 9 p.m. with Chris Nourse. For accommodate the needs of mothers of young chil- informative story time. Call 356-2992 for more Conway. Tickets are $3 per person. For more more details about the class or to register, call 447- dren. The cost is $12 for non-members and $10 information. information call 447-4737. 4737. for members. Registration is required. Please call Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the 356-2992 to reserve your spot today. Congregational Church (brown church) on Main Adult Singer Classes. The Mountain Top Music Bartlett Historical Society Hours. The Bartlett 35th Annual Mount Washington Cup Cross Street in Conway Village serves a free community Center located in Conway Village will hold adult Historical Society will suspend their hours Country Race. This 10 km freestyle race, the fifth dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For singer classes with Lillian Lee-Morse from 6:30 to through the winter. Anyone wishing to tour the in the Wellinghurst Series of races will be held at information call 447-3851. 8 p.m. every Tuesday. For more details or to regis- Historical Society may do so by appointment. For Bretton Woods Nordic Center. Call the Nordic ter for the class, call 447-4737. more information call 383-4110. Center for details or to register at 278-3322. Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center for Senior Services in North Conway offers a Book Discussion: ‘Swampwalker’s Journal.’ Carl Johnson 5K Freestyle Race. Great Glen Argentine Tango Classes. Isabel Costa, a native number of activities and informational programs Tin Mountain Conservation Center located on Trails in Pinkham Notch will hold this classic or of Argentina is teaching Argentine tango classes for seniors, including yoga and mobility classes, a Bald Hill Road in Albany will present a book dis- skate 5K Freestyle Race. Register the day of the every Sunday at the Christmas Farm Inn in game day, computer labs, dances, support groups, cussion of “Swampwalker’s Journal,” with Lori race at 12 p.m. A fun race with prizes for loudest Jackson. Beginner-Intermediate classes are from 1 movies, health related service programs and trips. Kinsey at 7 p.m. at the Nature Learning Center. tights, mystery time, fastest skate and classic time. to 2 p.m. Beginner level classes are from 2 to 3 Call 356-3231 for details. The book covers a year long exploration of wet- All proceeds benefit the ALS Association. For p.m. Cost of the class is $10 per person. Please lands. For more information, call 447-6991. more information, call 466-2333. contact Jessyca Keeler at 662-6800 for more infor- Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. Washington Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore mation or to sign up. Valley Arts Association located at Norcross Circle Easy Sliders. The Jackson Ski Touring in North Conway will hold life drawing session on Foundation in Jackson will host Easy Sliders, a Mountain in North Conway will host an evening Celiac Information Session. Rafferty’s the second and fourth Mondays of the month from gentle introduction to cross country skiing every festival for families and friends every Saturday Restaurant and Pub in North Conway will hold a 6 to 8 p.m. The class is $10 per session for mem- Tuesday and Friday through March 13 at 10 a.m. through Mar. 21. Between the hours of 2 and 9 Celiac information session from 2 to 4 p.m. bers and $12 for non-members. Artists should Open to absolute beginners. Each session is one p.m., you’ll enjoy live music, terrain park competi- Melinda Dennis, a Celiac nutritionist from Beth bring their own materials including the medium of hour of instruction and gentle practice. tions, face painting, clowns, fireworks and other Israel Hospital will speak on hidden gluten. choice and a drawing board. For more information Refreshments by the fire follow the outdoor ses- activities. For more information call the mountain Gluten free samples and handouts will be avail- or to register, call 356-2787. sion. Rate is $10 for each session including rentals at 356-5543. able. For more information or to make a reserva- for the session period. For more information, call Evening Program Series. The AMC Visitor tion, call Linda at 356-6460. Mountain Garden Club Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Mountain Garden Club will take 383-9355. Center in Pinkham Notch will present their ‘Facing East’ Auditions. M&D Productions will place at the Salyard’s Center for the Arts on Main Give Back Tuesdays Fundraisers. The Gift of evening program series. This evening the topic hold open auditions for “Facing East,” at 1 p.m. at Street in Conway Village at 9:30 a.m. The meeting Life Shop in North Conway will hold Give Back will be the “New Hampshire Carbon Challenge.” 1857 White Mountain Highway in North Conway begins at 10 a.m. and the speaker at 11 a.m. This Tuesdays to benefit local organizations from 10 The program begins at 8 p.m. and is free and open at their new theatre. For more information contact month’s speaker is Ken Perry, authority on worm a.m. to 7 p.m. This week a portion of the day’s sale to the public. For more information, call 466- Ken at 662-7591. 2727. farming. The program is free and open to the pub- will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. For Grada in Concert. The Arts Council of lic. For more information, visit www.mountain- more information call the shop at 356-5100. Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday Tamworth will present Grada in Concert at the gardenclub.org. Harrison House Resale Shoppe. The Harrison from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Salyards Center for the Arts located on Main Movie Night. The Conway Village House Resale Shoppe located at the entrance of Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian Street in Conway Village at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy Congregational Church in Conway will hold free the Conway Area Humane Society at 223 East Church in Freedom Village. For more information an evening of outstanding Celtic music direct from movie night on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Bring the Main Street in Conway will be open every call 539-2637. Dublin. Adults $22, students $11 and children $5. family for a free movie and some popcorn. For Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and saturday from 10 ‘Got Gold?’ Fundraiser. The Madison PTO will Paddy O’Paws Benefit Brunch and Auction. more information, call the church at 447-3851. a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your donated items by, or host a “Got Gold?” fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. at This event will be held at the Red Jacket Mountain Prenatal Yoga. Monday morning yoga at the come in and find a bargain. Proceeds benefit the the Madison Elementary in Madison. Bring your View Resort in North Conway at 11 a.m. Tickets Birth House in Bridgton, Maine from 9 to 10:30 Conway Area Humane Society. For more informa- gold and send it to the refinery. are $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. All a.m. To register for the eight weeks series contact tion contact the shelter at 447-5605. money raised benefits the Conway Area Humane Guided Snowshoe Walks at MWV Ski The Birth House at 207-647-5919. Eight weeks of MWV Green Team Benefit. The Flatbread Co., Society. For more information or to purchase tick- Touring. Come to the MWV Ski Touring and yoga at $75 or $10 per session for walk-ins. in North Conway will donate a portion of the pro- Snowshoe Center in Intervale any Saturday at 1 ets, call 447-5605. Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte ceeds of pizza sales from 4 to 9 p.m. to benefit the p.m. for a guided snowshoe walk along the East Recreational Racing Clinics. Sunday afternoon Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is hold- MWV Green Team. Branch and Saco Rivers. Snowshoes are available from 1 to 4 p.m. come to King Pine Ski Area in ing story time for preschoolers age five and under Story Time in Tamworth. The Cook Memorial for rent. Call 356-9920 for information or reserva- Madison and sharpen your skills with our experi- on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call Library offers a story time for young children tions. enced coaching staff. Call 367-8896 for all the 207-925-3177. from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first three ‘Henry V’ by William Shakespeare. Advice to details. Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church Tuesdays of each month. For more information the Players will perform “Henry V” today and Red Cross Blood Drive. Shawnee Peak in Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather call 323-8510. tomorrow at the Salyards Center for the Arts Bridgton, Maine will host a Red Cross Blood permitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts Tuesday Trekkers. The Jackson Ski Touring located on Main Street in Conway Village. Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the resort. All Tonight’s show begins at 7 p.m. The Sunday show for charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no Foundation holds Tuesday Trekkers every Tuesday

Page B6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 through Mar. 24 at 1 p.m. Similar to Friday $12 per class. For more information or to signup, ‘Grease” The Musical. Arts in Motion Youth encouraged to bring a piece of slightly used cloth- Gliders except with snowshoes. A social trek to call 447-4737. Players and Kennett High School have teamed up ing for the shop. All sales at the shop will benefit explore the forest followed by refreshments by the Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to to bring “Grease,” the musical today through the Conway shelter. For more information or to fireplace. $18 per person includes a day pass. Skill 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in Saturday, March 21 and again on March 26 drop off clothing, call 447-5605. level is beginner to expert. For more information North Conway Village. The program is free and through March 28 to the Loynd Auditorium at Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in or to make a reservation, call 383-9355. open to the public to discuss feelings about the Kennett HIgh School. The show starts at 7 p.m. Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners Yoga Classes. The Tamworth Recreation death of loved ones. For more information call Jeff Tickets are $10 and available at the door. For more every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This week Angela Department will offer the spring sessions of Yoga at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care information visit the Arts in Motion website at Klingler of Salem is the featured storyteller. Cost on Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Services of NCC at 356-7006. artsinmotiontheater.com. for dinner and entertainment is $18.95 plus tax Tamworth Town House from now through April Home School Support Group. The Brownfield Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. and gratuity. For reservations or more information 21. Classes are multi-level. The cost for the seven Public Library in Brownfield, Maine will hold a The Mountain of Hope grief support program for call 284-6219. week session is $55. Classes are taught by Juno Home School Support Group every Wednesday children and teens is held every Thursday at the U.S. Census Bureau Test Sites. If you are inter- Lamb. To pre-register or for more information, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will organize field Ossipee Concerned Citizens Ossipee Crossings on ested in working with the U.S. Census Bureau, test call 323-2090. trips, do projects, find other kids your kids age, Dore Street in Center Ossipee from 7 to 8 p.m. sites for jobs are set up in Bartlett at the Josiah Zumba Dance/Exercise Class. The Conway and moral support for parents. For more informa- The program is sponsored by the VNA-Hospice Bartlett Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. every Village Church on Main Street in Conway will tion call 207-935-3003. of Southern Carroll County. Pre-registration is Thursday. offer a Zumba dance/exercise class from 6 to 7 required. Contact Sheryl Power at 569-2729 ext. Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Zumba Dance/Exercise Class. The Conway p.m. The class is free and taught by a certified 230 for more information or to register. Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature pro- Village Church on Main Street in Conway will instructor. For more information, call the church gram for children ages three through five and their Jam Band/Recording Class. Mountain Top offer a Zumba dance/exercise class from 6 to 7 at 447-3851. caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Music Center located in Conway Village will hold p.m. The class is free and taught by a certified Wednesday 18 Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in a jam band/recording class with Chad Cummings instructor. For more information, call the church Albany. For more information call 447-6991 or on from 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in are welcome. For more at 447-3851. Breastfeeding Support Group. The Family the web at www.tinmtn.org. details or to register for the class, call 447-4737. Birthing Center at the Memorial Hospital in Living Well Series. The Memorial Hospital in Friday 20 North Conway will hold a breastfeeding support Old Time String Band. Mountain Top Music North Conway will offer a six-week class for any- A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings group every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thursdays Center’s Old Time String Band will be plucking one with a long term chronic condition that pre- held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- at 4:30 p.m. in the Family Birthing Center at the away with jam sessions on Wednesday evenings vents them from doing things they want. Learn 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near Memorial Hospital. This group is free and open to from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Music Center. Bring how to self-manage your health, get more out of you. all breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding peer your fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, dul- cimer, recorder, flute, harmonica, accordion, auto- doctor visits and regain control of your life. The counselors and lactation specialists facilitate the class is also open to caregivers or partners. For Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, program. Babies and siblings are welcome. For harp, drum, etc. This class is taught by Seth corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Austen, a musician with over 25 years experience more information or to register, call 356-5461 ext. more information call the Memorial Hospital at 291. Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go 356-5461 ext. 146. teaching and performing. For more information to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. call 447-4737. Madison Library Toddler Playgroup. The Camera Club Meeting. The North Country Madison Library will hold toddler playgroups Easy Sliders. The Jackson Ski Touring Camera Club meets Sept. through May on the T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet Foundation in Jackson will host Easy Sliders, a Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. through November first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 20. Toddlers, babies, and caregivers meet and min- gentle introduction to cross country skiing every p.m. in the Ham Room of the Conway Public at the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Tuesday and Friday through March 13 at 10 a.m. Street and Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. gle in the children’s room. Call 367-8545 for more Library. The first meeting is informational and the information. Open to absolute beginners. Each session is one second is competition (digital and prints). Contact For information contact Linda Littlefield at 539- hour of instruction and gentle practice. Morning Garden and Sweet Pea Programs. Ed Bergeron, President, at 356-6936 for more 8090. Refreshments by the fire follow the outdoor ses- The White Mountain Waldorf School offers information. Also, visit our website: www.north- White Mountain Stamp Club. The White sion. Rate is $10 for each session including rentals Morning Garden and Sweet Pea Programs to countrycameraclub.org. Our club is a member of Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second for the session period. For more information, call beginning today. Did you have a newborn or look- the New England Camera Club Council. Come Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and gain 383-9355. ing for a loving comfortable environment to bring check us out, all levels are welcome! on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at your toddler to meet new friends? Amy St. Pierre- Friday Gliders Social Ski. The Friday Gliders Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the the home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Classic Social Ski will be held every Friday at 1 Route 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald Gashcott (Miss Amy), an experienced Waldorf Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Teacher, will be offering programs this fall which p.m. through Mar. 27. Very fun and social with Coffee, tea, sweets and great conversation are all Hill Road in Albany). Everyone interested in col- instructional tips. Includes apres ski stretching and lecting stamps is welcome to attend. Fore more will provide for both needs. She will offer a week- part of this morning. Bring a friend or come alone. ly Morning Garden program for parents and tod- refreshments. Skill level - experienced beginner to All are welcome. information call Barbara at 447-5461 or email at expert. Call 383-9355 for more information. [email protected]. dler (crawling to 3 years) from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. for Community Orchestra. The Mountain Top eight weeks as well as The Sweet Pea program Friday Night Freestyle Frenzy. Bretton Woods Music Center located in Conway village will hold Young Adult Book Group. The Conway Public (newborns to pre-crawl) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Ski Area welcomes all skiers and riders to come to community orchestra with Chris Nourse from 7 to Library invites young people in grades six and up Please call 447-3168 for a more detailed descrip- the mountain on Friday nights through March to 9 p.m. at the Kennett Middle School Band Room. to join its Young Adult Book Group. Discussions tion of each program and we do offer a sliding show what you’ve got to show off. This isn’t your Donations are requested. For more details or to take place on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and there scale fee. regular rail jam! Call 278-3320 for details. are always plenty of snacks. register for the class, call 447-4737. Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Friday Painters’ Open Studio Group. The new Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one Thursday 19 Center on Main Street in Conway will hold music Open Studio sessions will meet Fridays from 9 for toddlers classes from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For chil- a.m. until noon at the MWVAA’s office, located to one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Argentine Tango Practice Session. Come to the Co-sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers dren between 18 months and three years old, this next to the RSN studios on the lower level of Jeanne Limmer Dance Studio in North Conway class offers children and their caregivers an oppor- Norcross Place in North Conway village. Artists Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up Village on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. to an appointment at 356-3231. tunity to dance, play rhythm instruments, sing, should bring their own supplies and are also wel- practice your steps or to check out what this dance and play games using familiar songs. This class come to bring a brown bag lunch. The Friday Diabetes Workshop. The Diabetes Center at the is all about. Cost is $5 per person. Contact Jessyca stimulates musical and cognitive development. Painters group is free for members and a $5 dona- Memorial Hospital in North Conway will offer a Keeler at 663-6800 for more information or to Song sheets are included so that you can bring the tion is suggested for non-members. four-part program called “The Facts and Myths of sign up. songs home to enjoy all week. $8/class, register by Diabetes,” from 10 a.m. to noon. The sessions are Postpartum Support Group. The Conway Bloomin’ Babies Mother’s Group. The Birth calling 447-4737. Public Library will host a postpartum support designed to help those with diabetes learn how to House in Bridgton, Maine will offer Bloomin’ control and monitor their condition. Pre-registra- MWV Bike Path Event. Come to the Moat group every Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ham Babies Mother’s Group every Thursday from 10 Mountain Smoke in North Conway from 4 to 8 Community Room of the library. The weekly tion is required. For more information or to regis- a.m. to 12 p.m. All parents with babies and pre- ter, call 356-0796. p.m. to celebrate the beginning phase of a com- meeting is free and open to the public. For more school siblings are welcome. For more informa- munity bike path. Free cross country skiing from 4 information call 387-8236 or 986-8063. Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church tion call 207-647-5919 or on the web at to 5 p.m., appetizers, pizza and cash bar from 5:30 Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark in Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell www.birthhousebridgton.com. to 6:30 p.m. and the presentation, slides and Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 free dinner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking speakers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more informa- to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- Evening Program Series. The AMC Visitor Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks tion, call 447-3443. 2200. Center in Pinkham Notch will present their 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Playgroups. Even Start Family Literacy Program Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public evening program series. This evening the topic Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- Playgroup will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Library hosts infant and toddler story time from will be “Trekking the Simien Mountains of fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- Effingham Elementary School. Playgroups are 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- Ethopia.” The program begins at 8 p.m., immedi- mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. open to children, birth to six years old and their 1537. ately following the international dinner with food Effingham Writers’ Night. Come join in the fun parents. Any questions call Even Start at 539- from Ethiopia. The program is free and open to at Effingham Writers’ Night at 7 p.m. at the 9126. Story Time at MWV Children’s Museum. The the public. For more information, call 466-2727. MWV Children’s Museum presents its weekly Effingham Public Library. Irish singer and song- Re-Tales Boutique Grand Opening. The half-hour story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in Folk Band for Beginners. Mountain Top Music writer, Pat O’Brien performs traditional Irish Conway Area Humane Society will hold a kick-of North Conway. Children from ages birth to six Center in Conway will offer Folk Band for songs. “Celtic Images,” by Peggy Brewster; she party at 7 p.m. at the store located in Norcross years old are the focal audience for this fun and Beginners every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 will share her writings and photos of Ireland. For Circle in North Conway. Light appetizers, informative story time. Call 356-2992 for more p.m. Learn to play traditional American folk more information, call the library at 539-1537. desserts and wine will be served. Attendees are songs. Classes are taught by Seth Austen. Cost is information.

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Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany Simon Crawford Fri. & Sat. March 13 & 14 (N, A) Classic Pop Club 550 - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Sta’s Fri., March 13 (N) Acoustic Rock Delaney’s Hole in the Wall - North Conway Vacate Wed., March 18 (N) Rock Eagle Mtn. House - Jackson Clare Gardner Sunday, March 15 (B) Piano Homestead Restaurant - North Conway Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano Joshua Tree Bakery - West Ossipee Open Mic Fridays Local Talent May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music The Met - North Conway Village A Spoken Word Wednesdays (N) Open Mic Rafferty’s - North Conway Stump Trivia Night Thursdays (N) Trivia Red Fox Bar & Grille - Jackson TBA Sun., March 15 (B) (9 a.m.) Jazz Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway DJ Judy Fri., & Sat., March 13 & 14 (N) DJ Dancing Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen My Cousin’s Band Fri., March 13 (N) Rock Now is Now Sat., March 14 (N) Rock Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village Dennis O’Neil & Thurs., March 12 (N) Celtic/Folk Jon Deveneau Marty Quirk Fri., March 13 (N) Celtic/Folk Marty Quirk Sat., March 14 (A, N) Celtic/Folk Kevin Dolan & Sun., March 15 (N) Celtic Folk Simon Crawford Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson AnneMarie Smith Fri., March 13 (N) Folk Tom Dean Sat., March 14 (N) Folk Tuckerman’s Tavern - Intervale Justin Jaymes Thurs., March 12 (N) Acoustic Pop Zach & Reede Fri., March 13 (N) Acoustic Pop

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$10 @ Tucks Effingham Writers’ Night set for March 19 Valley Round-Up Irish singer/songwriter Pat O’Brien & photographer Peggy Brewster On March 19 at 7 p.m., in the meeting After the death of her beloved father, room of the Effingham Public Library, she was drawn back to her Irish roots, and At Cook Memorial Library, March 18ß Irish singer/songwriter Pat O’Brien has been playing Irish traditional music brings her own Irish charm and wit as she for the past several years. She began trav- Richard Posner offers teaching performs traditional songs and original eling through Ireland a few years ago, music along with a tale or two about her assimilating her heritage and blending it journeys. Peggy Brewster will share pho- with her new experiences. She has recent- and parenting perspectives tos of her own journeys to Ireland. ly released her first solo CD, “Stones and Daughter of Irish immigrants, O’Brien Branches,” a compilation of original Richard Posner of Tamworth Learning missing from boys’ upbringing and educa- grew up on Irish traditional music at work, reflecting her Irish roots and her Circles will offer a teaching and parenting tion today?” “What are the roles of sports home and in Irish pubs. Raised in a fam- recent visits. She continues to visit Ireland perspective on “Drowning Heroes, and computer games in a boy’s life today?” ily where music was mandatory, she and to perform on “both sides of the Dragons in the Deep,” on Wednesday, “What of importance do gangs and armies learned to play a variety of instruments pond.” March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Cook Memorial still offer?” “What of hunting? Of art?” including fiddle, piano, banjo, guitar and O’Brien was a founding member and Library in Tamworth. “What are valid role models today?” “Is a tin whistle. Her father’s dedication to Irish contributing writer and vocalist for the Twenty-first century men, in an increas- new type of male being nurtured?” culture through music was a profound feminine folk group Labrys, and released ingly crowded and complex world, face Apart from his roles as teacher and par- inspiration to O’Brien, whose musical two CDs with this group before it dis- more and newer problems than the drag- ent, Posner has recently completed a long style was also strongly influenced by the solved in 2004. During the time she ons and wilderness they evolved to face. poem partly on this subject, “And Yet.” A American folk music movement of the worked with Labrys, she played through- Questions Posner will address include: CD of his reading this poem will shortly be ’60s and ’70s. Today, her music mingles out the U.S. and Canada. “Is there a real crisis of the male?” “Are available, and can be ordered from tam- the traditional songs and stories of her She has played for several years with boys faced with confused expectations?” [email protected]. past with the original songs and stories of the Irish pub band An Banna Ceoil, and “Are traditional gender roles obsolete?” For more information about this and her present, creating a musical connection “Why are many boys trailing behind girls’ other programs at the Cook Memorial between her father’s Ireland, and her own. development and achievements?” “What is Library, call Amy Carter at 323-8510. ▲ WRITERS’ NIGHT continues Page B12

Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 Angela Klingler returns to Corner House Inn, March 19 Nationally recognized New Hampshire humorously evokes a sense of perspective scouting groups to arts festivals, educators’ cated to “Southern” New Hampshire from storyteller Angela Klingler returns to the in the realm of human nature.” (Chrysalis conferences, schools and libraries. An San Antonio, Texas, nine years ago and Corner House Inn’s Storytelling Dinner Bookseller, WA). award-winning professional storyteller and currently resides in a circa 1774 colonial Program on Thursday, March 19. “Alternately wise and funny, silly and education consultant, Klingler has been home in Salem with her husband of 25 Whether sharing personal stories of poignant,” (Yukon International bridging time, culture, community and years, along with their cats and dogs. snowshoes and dog leads, the allure of Storytelling Festival) Klingler has per- curriculum with world folktales, fables, Storytelling dinners are held every scouting eagles or seasonal stories of winter formed at venues ranging from science fairytales, myth, legend and geomythology Thursday evening at the Corner House in wolves, loons, chickadees and the promise museums to environmental centers and since 1989. Center Sandwich, from late October of spring, “Angela’s animated storytelling educational farms, summer camps and A southern girl by birth, Klingler relo- through May. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and storytelling commences when dessert dishes have been cleared. The cost is $18.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. MWVAA offers free photography lecture on March 25 For more information and reservations, The Mt. Washington Valley Arts the North Country Camera Club and free and open to the public and will feature contact the Corner House Inn at 284- Association has received a grant from the Granite State College. an informal talk by Martin L. Fox, a pro- 6219, or on-line at info@cornerhouseinn. New Hampshire Humanities Council to “Fixing a Shadow, The Origins of fessor of Art History at the New com. ▲ sponsor a thought-provoking public pro- Photography,” will be presented on Hampshire Institute of Art, editor and gram titled, “Fixing a Shadow, The Wednesday, March 25, from 6:30 to 8 independent scholar. Origins of Photography.” Additional local p.m., in the Community Room at Granite As a freelance editor and museum pro- support for this event will be provided by State College in Conway. The program is fessional, Fox has contributed to the cre- ation of catalogs, curriculum and print materials for museums including New ACT! presents storyteller Hampshire’s Currier Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the International Simon Brooks on March 21 Center of Photography and many more. Arts Council of Tamworth is excited to worth.org to hear Fox will introduce the beginnings of bring storyteller Simon Brooks to the Brooks tell the photography and explore the characteris- Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth on story “The Lonely tics of the first photographs, highlighting Saturday, March 21, at 2 p.m. Boatman,” and to early subjects, interpretations, and critical Brooks, who lives in Orford, has been watch him tell the reactions. A slide show will accompany the spinning yarns and telling tales for nearly story, “One Wish.” talk. two decades, first in his native England and This program is “Fixing a Shadow, The Origins of more recently throughout New England. suited to all ages, and is free, thanks to the Photography,” is one of over 250 pro- Combining his passion for children’s liter- generosity of program sponsor BEAM grams and exhibits available to organiza- ature — he is also a children’s librarian, as Construction Associates and season spon- tions statewide, through the Humanities Angela Klingler of Salem will be the fea- well as a photographer, writer and poet — sor Silver Lake Home Center. For more To Go! catalog. For more information, and folklore, Brooks creates programs to information visit www.artstamworth.org or tured storyteller at the Corner House Inn contact the New Hampshire Humanities on Thursday, March 19. suit all ages. His repertoire comes mainly Brooks’ website www.diamondscree. com, Council in Concord at 224-4071 or on the ▲ (Courtesy Photo) from European folk and fairy tales, but also or call ACT at 323-8104. web at www.nhhc.org. ▲ includes stories from South American, Africa, China and Japan as well as many other countries and cultures. “I find tales that are not often told, or when they are, I put my own stamp on them,” Brooks says. “I only tell tales that I love, whose voice comes to me, becoming alive in my mind, and that helps bring the story to life in the minds of those who lis- ten.” Brooks performs tales with energy and wit. Telling folktales, myths and legends from all over the world, he brings vividly to life characters like Ananzi the Spider, the trickster Raven, Merlin and Dionysus. From this world of stories Brooks capti- vates his audience with unique voices to animate characters and with expressive body language that brings the stories to life. Visit ACT’s website at www.artstam-

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Page B11 Valley Round-Up Songs in stories, stories in songs with Olga Morrill Talented storyteller at White Birch Books on March 14 Storytelling is an art form that draws on Songs,” with Olga Morrill. Music Center this winter and spring, a wide variety of ideas and experiences, During this storytelling session children sponsored by Frechette Oil Company, enticing the listener’s own imagination as four to nine years old are encouraged to Laconia Savings Bank and White the tale progresses. Join Mountain Top participate by singing and creating Mountain Puzzles. The cost is $3 per per- Music Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, rhythms and sounds that amplify the sto- son, $12 max per family. March 14, at White Birch Books, 2568 ries. “Songs in Stories, Stories in Songs” is Storyteller Olga Morrill has a back- White Mountain Highway in North one in a series of storytelling, magic and ground and education in theatre. She had Conway for “Songs in Stories, Stories in music events presented by Mountain Top her first theatrical role in kindergarten. Storyteller Olga Morill (Courtesy Photo) Spaghetti dinner on March 12 Olga attended the Drama Studio in West Ealing, England, for two years and, since moving to Mt. Washington Valley in to benefit KHS Music’s spring trip 1971, has participated in community the- The music program at Kennett High is Music at the end of April. The students of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). atre extensively, both acting and directing. having a spaghetti dinner on Thursday, will be leaving after school on Thursday, Tours of the Newport Breakers On the musical side she grew up har- March 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the KHS April 30, stop in Boston for dinner, and Mansion, the city of Providence, and the monizing with her Whiffenpoof father cafeteria. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for continue on to Providence. Friday morn- Rhode Island School of Design and and began playing guitar at the age of 14. students age six to 12, five and under are ing will be spent in assessment clinics and Museum as well as a day at the Mystic While training in England, she began to free. master classes with the faculty of the newly Seaport Aquarium have been planned. compose original songs and lyrics. Upon Perhaps you’d like an evening of dinner opened facility. The three-and-a-half-day trip is returning to the States in 1971, she moved and theater! If you are attending M & D’s On Saturday night, the students will be intended to provide excellent insight into to the Valley and got a gig at the Oxen production of “Footloose,” in the Loynd attending the Rhode Island Philharmonic our students musical competencies, guid- Yoke Inn for the winter. Over the next 10 Auditorium (tickets sold separately), let us Orchestra’s classical music season finale ance for future program development and years she also played at the coffee house in know and receive a dollar off your meal! featuring “Vocalise” (Op. 34, No. 14) by individual student growth, cross-discipline the Green Granite Motel, the Wildcat Inn Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Sergi field experiences, and a lifetime of memo- and Tavern and the Darby Field Inn. Stage Band’s and Select Choir’s trip to the Prokofiev’s (1891-1953) “Piano Concerto ries! Olga has been Youth Services Librarian Rhode Island Philharmonic School of No. 3 in C Major,” Op. 26 and “The Rite Contact Therese Davison, Kennett at the Conway Public Library since 1990 High School Performing Arts and Program Coordinator for Adults since Department, at 356-4343 with questions 1993. She lives in Madison with her hus- ‘Facing East’ auditions or if you would like to make a donation. ▲ band of 37 years. ▲ inspires dreams of travel, exploration and to be held March 15 Writers’ Night seeing the world from new and different perspectives. Her photographs have been M&D Productions will hold auditions Mormon couple reel from the tragedy, Continued from Page B10 displayed in shows throughout New for the drama “Facing East,” by Carol they are stuck between their faith and their England and will be on display in the Lynn Pearson and directed by Ken Martin, new reality when they encounter their has released two CDs with this band. She library during the month of March. as the fourth show of its 2009 season. The son's partner for the first time. Although also plays with Agus Mise An, a concert Come to listen, or bring your own remaining audition date is Sunday, March centered on Mormon characters, the play performance venue founded by Belfast- Irish stories, poems, or photos of Ireland 15, at 1 p.m., at the new M&D theater, is for anyone of any faith, anyone with a born Gerry Corr, dedicated to the preser- to share. Writers’ Night is for those who 1857 White Mountain Highway in North family, anyone who has felt the pain of loss, vation of traditional Irish tunes and songs write — music, poetry, prose, fiction, Conway. anyone with hope for change. that are less commonly known. Other non-fiction — and for those who enjoy The suicide of their gay son forces a Contact Director Ken Martin at 662- performances include the Ireland 2000 listening. Each month we will feature one Mormon couple to confront the limits of 7591 for more information. ▲ Festival, the New Hampshire Highland to two writers followed by an open-mic their spiritual teachings. As an upstanding Games, the Seacoast Irish Festival, the Waterville Valley Irish Festival, and many opportunity for others to share a piece of other festivals and ceilidhs throughout the original writing or acoustic music up to northeast United States. five minutes in length. Enjoy light Peggy Brewster, of Thistle de Luna refreshments and conversation with other Photography and Restoration, will share writers and artists. The Writers’ Night is some writing and selected photos from just one of many enriching community her collection, Celtic Visions: Images of events taking place at the Effingham Ireland. Brewster has worked in photog- Public Library. raphy since the 1970, working in the film For more information, contact: Katie business, professional photography lab McCarthy at 539-7694, email katiemc- and for various community organizations. [email protected], or call the library ▲ She is a member of the Art Group of at 539-1537. Wakefield. Her creative photography

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Week of March 3 through 9 Great weather for a goggle tan on the summit

By Jordan M. Scampoli Wednesday, and temperatures are still Summit Intern on the rise. We are five degrees below a Mount Washington Observatory record high for today and 59 degrees It appears as though spring has begun above today’s record low. Today’s tem- to...well, spring, on the past few days. It peratures are average for May 12, hasn’t felt like this all week, though. roughly when the Auto Road opens for We started the week off with four the summer season. days out of five with winds over 90 mph, It’s hard to believe that with these one of those days breaking the century calm winds and warm temperatures we mark. Temperatures were unseasonably will get beaten up by Old Man Winter. cold, bottoming out at -16 degrees Winds will increase to near the century Fahrenheit, with the average tempera- mark on Wednesday night as a large low ture for the day 20 degrees below nor- pressure bumps into the high we have mal. Visibility was terrible as a low pres- over us today. Temperatures look as sure system cruised to the north of the though they will drop off again back North Country. This brought fog, high down into the mid-teens below zero. I winds, and snow, ice pellets and freezing suppose we can’t put away the mittens rain. and crow bars just yet. ▲ Fast forward through to March 9. The average of 25 degrees puts us 13 degrees above normal. As I am writing this, it is a steamy 34.1 degrees WEATHER Fahrenheit in the shade and absolutely calm – the three cup isn’t moving at all! MT. WASHINGTON Any visitors to the summits today will surely get a goggle tan. OBSERVATORY Due to the low winds the recent Compiled by Observatory Staff snowfall hasn’t shifted off of the summits yet, so with clear skies and abundant sun Date High Low Prec. Snow reflecting off of the snowpack, if you Mar. 3 -1 -14 —— linger and enjoy the mild weather snow 4 -4 -16 —— blindness could be an issue without 5 20 -9 0.03” 0.40” proper eyewear. Remember that the 6 35 13 0.13” 0.20” snowy east fields with their southeast 7 29 19 0.39” 1.50” The fox summits! 8 32 13 0.24” 0.40” exposure and altitude of 6,000 feet make (Jordan M. the UV rays roughly 24 percent more 9 32 18 0.28” 1.00” Scampoli/Mount Highest recorded wind gust,March 6, intense than at sea level. Washington 101 miles per hour out of the West. With current temperatures we have Observatory Photo) seen a 50-degree shift since last Attitash Realty

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