VOLUME 33, NUMBER 19 SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Making Strides For A Cause: Lisa ‘BB’ Brunelle has been Making Strides Against Breast Cancer – and making them count – for years ...

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Lumberjills At The Fair: Meet some of the women behind the flying axes and buzzing saws at Woodsmen’s Day at the Fryeburg Fair ... A6

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A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH SSTTOORRYY LLAANNDD Page Two “Where there's a smile & adventure around every corner!” She’s brought together a ‘Band of Bartenders’ to battle the disease Lisa ‘BB’ Brunelle is Making Strides Enjoy Against Breast Cancer By Linda Tucker down the road that ups those odds,” Lisa Outstanding Contributing Writer fervently hopes. BELOVED LOCAL RESIDENT and ISA “BB” BRUNELLE CAN’T Every year since learning of Loree’s friend to the Valley, Steve Eastman, who Family bring her sister back. Can’t share a diagnosis, Lisa has brought together 25 to waged his own valiant but ultimately losing Lgirls weekend with her, can’t relive a 30 bartenders and bar friends from Rhode war against invasive brain cancer, was a childhood memory. What she can do is Island, Massachusetts, and the Mount huge support to Lisa and her family. Entertainment! bring together a “Band of Bartenders” to Washington Valley to form “Bartenders for “Steve Eastman helped me through battle the disease that stole her sister, Loree Better Oncological Options for Breast most of my sister’s passing,” Lisa murmurs. Smith. Care Health Services.” “Losing him has been devastating. Steve For the past five years, Lisa has been the Upon hearing a radio spot about the was a great man. He did the amulets. You’ll top individual fundraiser and, for four out Making Strides Against Breast Cancer see them on a lot of people. There were of the last five years, her team has been the Walk, Lisa decided that she needed to par- five amulets that he and Stoney Morrell top team fundraiser at the North Conway ticipate in that for her sister. She’s had help came up with when Steve was diagnosed. American Cancer Society’s “Making with her team’s fundraising efforts from When I was down in Florida with my sis- Strides Against Breast Cancer” benefit corporate sponsors like Miller Lite and ter, Steve sent the amulets down, one for walk. Lisa individually has raised over Three Olives Vodka. Carl Farnum, from each of the five sisters. I have Belief on my $14,000 in the last four years and the team the Red Parka Pub, has done an outstand- amulet. I have to believe that every penny I almost $35,000. ing job getting donations. help raise is going to help somebody in “He’s been one of my bartenders from some way, shape or form.” LISA AND HER FAMILY the beginning. He walks all over Bartlett Although the death of Loree was devas- learned that Loree was diagnosed with soliciting funds. Amy Kutsenkow and tating to the family, there was one precious breast cancer five years ago. At the time, Lynn Ambler have also been among my moment that Lisa shared with her nephew. Loree was a 43-year-old mother of two top bartenders. “After Loree passed, her son Dalton young children, a daughter, age nine “I have a hugely motivated family who told me that he wasn’t brave enough to deal months, and a son, age five. also contribute,” says Lisa. “My siblings with his mother’s death. The amulets that “Everything was falling into place for and I were very, very hurt by Loree’s death. Steve had sent each had its own meaning: Loree. She had her little girl, she had her I don’t think any of us have recovered. Loree got Courage to face what was com- older boy. Everything was right where it That is all the more reason why we want to ing; our pseudo-sister Muffy got Strength should have been. Until this happened,” make sure that no one else has to go to stand by Loree; sister Lynn, got Faith, says Lisa. through this. I contribute to Making and Lee, who has a daughter of her own, Originally misdiagnosed with mastitis, Strides because 82 percent of the money got Hope for the rapid eradication of can- by the time the cancer was confirmed, raised goes directly to providing services cer. Loree’s illness had progressed to stage four. for cancer information, support, and “When 10-year-old Dalton told me that According to Lisa, the survival rate for research. There have been people there for he needed courage to face the future with- advanced stage four is only about 7 to 8 me to talk to. The American Cancer out his mother, I replied that I could give percent. Society provides a toll-free number that I him courage.” Auntie Lisa,’ he said, “Loree fought extremely hard for five think everyone in my family has taken ‘Courage isn’t something you can just pass years. There’s got to be something coming advantage of at one time or another.” around. It not something that comes out of a bottle.’” “Well,” I said, “there are some things I can do. I know I can’t pass it out of a bottle. But there are certain symbols and this was your mother’s: courage. I think Open weekends you need it now. You are the perfect person to have it. Because, you’re right, you are only, 9am to 5pm going to need it. This is what’s going to help you. You can just reach up, like I do, Saturdays, and touch it and that will help you through.” Being a 10-year-old boy, Dalton asked Sundays and suspiciously, “Is this a necklace?” “Noooo,” answered Lisa, “it’s an Columbus Day. amulet. It’s very cool. Necklace, not so cool; amulet, very cool. And he wears his. It makes him feel better.”

With all your traditional favorite features, including the Farm Follies above: Lisa ‘BB’ Brunelle with Jen Reynolds and her daughter, Keiana and Cate Jones, two of Lisa’s former 6th grade students from her teaching days in RI. They come up every year to join her for the walk. show. right: Lisa receives Team Top Fundraiser award at the 2006 Making Strides event. (Courtesy Photos)

On the Cover Inside Index Here’s to Millen Stadium! Lumberjills at the Fair Arts & Entertainment...... Page B1 Gov. John Lynch was on hand to Writer Sarah Earle tracked down a Calendar...... Page B4 remember Gary Millen, his high school group of some of the lesser known stars teammate, during the dedication cere- at the Fryeburg Fair - the women who Entertainment...... Page B6 mony for the Gary Millen Stadium at compete in the annual Woodsmen’s As The Wheels Turn ...... Page B14 Kennett High School on Friday, Sept. Day. Page A6 On the Rockpile...... Page B12 603-383-4186 19. The band played and the crowd of more than 1500 enthusiastic fans Arts & Entertainment Nooks & Crannies...... Page B9 Maria Muldaur will be performing at the Route 16, Glen, NH cheered, making the event a memorable Real Estate ...... Page A18 one for all. See Page B16. Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth on Sports ...... Pages B16 - 19 www.storylandnh.com (Josh Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) Oct. 4, hosted by A.C.T. See Page B1

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Lisa stands (second from right) with a winning group of walkers at a pervious year’s Making Strides Against Breast Caner event. below: Mary Dunn, Event Chair for Making Strides 2007, and Lisa, who is reading a poem about breast cancer. (Courtesy Photos)

“Cancer doesn’t have just one victim. Here.” Since Making Strides Against They always talk about the cancer victim. Breast Cancer began in New Hampshire in There are twenty victims in my family 1993, considerable progress has been made alone from one cancer death. We’ve got against this disease. According to recent siblings, nieces, nephews, husband, chil- statistics provided by the American Cancer dren, and godchildren. There are all these Society, there has been a 3.5 percent per people whose lives were negatively affect- year decrease in incidence rates. Mortality ed. It’s not just one person". rates from breast cancer have steadily decreased in women since 1990, with larg- KATHY METZ OF THE er decreases in women younger than 50 (a American Cancer Society provides these decrease of 3.3 percent per year) than in statistics: an estimated 182,460 new cases those 50 and older (2.0 percent per year). of invasive breast cancer are expected to be These decreases represent progress in both diagnosed in women in the United States earlier detection and improved treatment. during 2008. About 1,990 men in the The American Cancer Society warns United States will also be diagnosed in that there is no guaranteed way to prevent early because it can identify the disease Cancer" walk coordinator, is looking for 2008. An estimated 40,930 breast cancer breast cancer, but a woman’s best overall before physical symptoms develop, when men and women to make a donation, deaths, 40,480 women and 450 men, are preventive health strategies include regular the disease is most treatable. organize a team, or volunteer as an event expected in 2008. mammograms, maintaining a healthy This year’s Making Strides Against worker. For more information, visit “The focus seems to be on the sur- weight, engaging in regular physical activ- Breast Cancer Walk is scheduled for www.cancer.org/ stridesonline or call 1-800- vivors,” says Lisa. "Not everyone is a sur- ity and limiting alcohol consumption. October 19, 2008. Walks range from two ACS-2345. If you’d like to join Lisa’s team, vivor. That doesn’t make me bitter; that Studies show that early detection, when to five miles in distance. It’s easy to get she can be reached at 603-986-0356 or via just makes me more determined to do what followed by appropriate treatment, saves involved. Kathy Metz, American Cancer email at Bartr I can to eradicate this. My family repre- lives and increases treat- Society "Making Strides Against Breast [email protected] ▲ sents the portion that needs to see more ment options. The five-year survival rate done in the way of strides. The Making for breast cancer is 98 percent among indi- Strides campaign says fundraise as if some- viduals whose cancer has not spread one’s life depends upon it. Somebody’s life beyond the breast at the time of diagnosis. does depend on it." Mammography is the single most effec- Making Strides says "Hope Starts tive method for detecting breast cancer

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Steven D. Smith Justin Macomber Joshua Spaulding Mountain Garden Club lends a hand to new Habitat for Humanity home owner. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Mountain Garden Club met with the Mount Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowner, Muradif Husic, to plant 12 Karen Stancik shrubs and a flowering crabapple tree that the club donated for his home on Robert Morrell Drive. Back row: MGC mem- bers Art and Linda Tucker, Ralph Lutjen, MGC HFH Chairman, Dick and Anne Ficke. Front Row: MGC members Ron ADVERTISING SALES Cornila and Eileen Redmond (who is also an HFH volunteer builder) and homeowner, Muradif Husic. (Courtesy Photo) Clair Hunt

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Nardella suggests that anyone feeling ‘pain at the pump’ visit pickensplan.com To the Editor, than 70 percent of our needed oil from sobering realization is this: we need to Its supporters have pledged to help get Today's soaring energy costs are foreign countries, some of whom don’t find alternate energy sources right now, the information to every citizen in the affecting every driver, both financially like us all that much. The present dollar today, not in 10 years. To those who say USA, along with four governors, 17 and emotionally. An expression unheard cost figure is $700 billion yearly. It won’t that independence from oil is pie-in- Congressmen, and thousands of of until recently is sadly, all too true, take many more years at this spending the-sky fiction, take a look at Brazil and Americans who know it is the only “Real “Pain at the pump.” Often accompany- rate to bankrupt this nation, having us Denmark. Energy Independence Plan” we have. A ing this is a feeling of quiet rage over the pay seven trillion dollars to foreign oil There is one American who has National Energy Independence Army of possibility that something is very wrong over the next 10 years. Clearly this could stepped up to the plate and is willing to Americans wants to help make America about the whole pricing and profit situ- be better spent here in the USA. put his money where his mouth is — strong and independent once again. ation, one in which the oil companies Considering that this percentage will Texas billionaire oilman T. Boone I strongly encourage each one of find themselves to be unwilling partners. keep on increasing, it doesn’t take much Pickens, who has a firm grasp on the your readers to log on to pickens While we can take the lazy way out by imagination to realize the security risk realities of energy production and distri- plan.com for an eye-opening revelation pointing fingers at “Big oil,” our pri- this presents. Energy is absolutely vital bution. He is promoting all forms of of what has been accomplished as of mary attention should be focused on a to the survival of mankind on any level alternate, renewable energy, some of Sept. 21. As a testimonial to the univer- much more pervasive influence and that above caveman existence. Both India which can be applied with current tech- sal effect of the ubiquitous pain at the is the total lack of a coherent govern- and China are finding out this fact in nical know-how. He is concentrating on pump, a volunteer movement was start- ment energy policy for the past 30 years their increasing appetite for energy. wind and natural gas, two fields he ed about the 1st of July 2008. It has or more. Without presenting a lengthy treatise on knows inside and out. The value of his become known as “Boone’s Army,” with Our apathy has led us into the precar- the socio-economic factors involved in plan has been recognized by Carl Pope, a phenomenal growth rate, up to ious situation of having to import more this massive “transfer of wealth,” the the executive director of the Sierra Club. 170,000 so far at this time of writing. With a truly ecumenical appeal, it is pretty much bi-partisan, with a wealth North Conway should pay more attention to the needs of the disabled of talent. Anyone who wants their voice to be heard in Washington will find To the Editor, What is more amazing is that North because it is a nice place for people with plenty of support in various groups, and It is amazing that Vermont just opened Conway can not or will not remove the walkers, canes, crutches and wheelchairs also will be performing a great service to a 900-foot accessible trail for disabled three telephone poles obstructing the to sit and enjoy a part of life that has been their fellow Americans, especially those people in wheelchairs on the Appalachian path of travel on the sidewalk near Depot taken from them because of age or dis- who may be feeling helpless. Trail. This is the fourth section on the Street nor remove the two granite steps at abilities. To you I say, join with us, together Appalachian Trail system made accessible the back (parking lot side) of our nice lit- Also, the parking spaces that have a we can find a creative solution to deal for people with disabilities. tle park on Depot Street. It is a shame, wheelchair painted on the ground are not effectively with our energy crisis. Get legal unless accompanied by a sign on a America up on her feet, strong, prosper- pole or affixed to a building displaying the ous, and working once again. Today, go Rep. Buco explains his vote international wheel chair logo (RSA and see what your fellow Americans are re: Mtn. View Nursing Home project 265:73-a). The reason is obvious. If a working so hard at so you may learn the non-handicapped-eligible car parks over facts for yourselves. Then Pledge. It’s To the Editor, through the process steps. one of these painted signs on the roadway, that simple and that important. Time is I write to clarify my position on the I agree with Representative there is no way a policeman can see that of the essence. Do it today! county nursing home vote on Monday, Bridgham’s conclusion that we need a the vehicle is illegally parked without Thank you for taking the time to Sept. 22. project coordinator to manage this bending almost to the street and actually read this very important letter. My frustration was aimed at the need major project. However, I voted against looking under the car. Karen Nardella Bruce Poole to hire a consultant to walk us through appropriating money at this time The Emporium the certificate of need process. The because the money would have to come CCC D.I.S.A.B.L.E.D. Albany physical condition of the Mountain out of the current budget and it was not Intervale View Nursing Home is well known, and clear where that transfer would come we are required to act or be shut down. from. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A5 Women in Woodsmen’s Day, Monday, Sept. 29 LumberLumberjillsjills

By Sarah Earle Contributing Writer aurette Russell of New Gloucester, LMaine, straps on pink shin protectors fashioned from fire screen and chain mail, puts on her sneakers and takes out her axe. She’s been competing in lum- berjack sports for several years, and is so enthusi- astic about them that she competes in 15 to 20 woodsmen’s events Laurette Russell will be showing between July and off her winning ways at the Woodsmen’s Field Day October. at the Fryeburg Fair on “When I got on the Monday September 29th. Women have been competing end of a bucksaw for in this popular event for only the first time, the the past seven years. (Sarah Earle/Mtn Ear Photo) heavens opened and the angels sang,” Laurette says, smiling. She was hooked.

Woodsmen’s Field Day at the Fryeburg Fair is one of Laurette’s stops in her busy competing schedule. In its 41st year, Woodsmen’s Field Day, which includes such events as the axe throw, bucksaw, eastern log roll, underhand SEPTEMBER IS A MONTH OF GIVING chop and tree felling, didn’t include women until approximately seven years ago. Back in the 1980s, most lumberjack JEN’S FRIENDS CANCER FOUNDATION competitions began including a “Jack and Jill” event, where men invited their wives or girlfriends to crosscut saw with Inspirational Earrings are $25 a pair them. From that, the term “Lumberjill” was coined, though it took a good deal We BELIEVE in sharing a little of time before women actually had events of their own. Now women not only compete in most events here at the HOPE, FAITH, STRENGTH & COURAGE Fryeburg Fair, but internationally, from Ireland to Australia. with our friends “The men help us, the women help us,” says Laurette. “Women are just as in the Mt. Washington Valley competitive as men, we want to win, but we help each other.” The rural area where Laurette lives WEAR AN EARRING AS A SYMBOL OF SUPPORT AND HELP A LOCAL! with her husband and son has a yard covered in timber sport equipment — a Available at the following locations: wooden bulls eye for axe throwing, an Fields of Ambrosia, Langdon’s Mercantile, North Country Fair Jewelers, Old Village Barbershop, already felled tree and logs ready for chopping, rolling and sawing. Laurette, Spruce Hurricane, The Memorial Hospital, The Met Coffeehouse and The MountainEar in a pink tank top, steps onto a block of wood. It sits on a “dog,” or metal frame, Also available at the Sept 20 Climb Against Cancer that keeps the wood off the ground. or call Jen’s Friends at 603-356-5083 Online at www.jensfriends.org Laurette’s “dog,” like the rest of her equipment, is also pink. She squares her THIS AD SPONSORED BY FIELDS OF AMBROSIA feet, and lifts the axe high above her

Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 ...of Fryeburg Fair are competitors through and through head and begins to chop furiously. The more regimented when it comes to prac- chops alternate on either side of the ticing. She’s a soft spoken, single mother space between Laurette’s feet — the idea of two and is the director of the Special is to create a notch in the middle of the Ed department in a school near her square log. Eventually, Laurette home in Hardwick, Vt. explains, panting, the notch reaches “Sometimes I get home as late as 8:30 through to the other side. If you’re not ack in the 1980s, most lumberjack at night,” Irene admits. But on a night careful, when the log breaks, you can fall like that, she says “I’ll turn on my lights flat on your face. competitions began including a “Jack and go out and saw some cookies,” refer- Practice then, is key. Laurette has a and Jill” event, where men invited ring to the round slices of wood that the full time job — she works as a technolo- B bucksaw produces. gist’s assistant in radiology at Maine their wives or girlfriends to crosscut saw Medical Center, and finds it hard to get SIT-UPS AND PUSH-UPS EVERY to the gym. “Cardio helps a lot,” she with them. From that, the term “Lumberjill” morning start Irene’s routine, and well says. She can use the pulley machines they might — Irene is a bucksaw world for saw practice, but otherwise it’s “ellip- was coined ... record holder. She’s sawed through an tical, treadmill, cardio.” She also tries to eight-by-eight-inch pine log in 7.37 sec- get some chopping done in the back- onds. Last year she set another record, yard. making two cuts through the same Laurette’s crosscut sawing and log rolling partner, Irene Harvey, is a little LUMBERJILLS continues Page A14

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A7 In the News

Kids benefit hugely when a parent is involved in their schoolwork October is Parent Involvement in Education Month in N.H. CONCORD — This October, viction that every child can do better in Governor John Lynch will be proclaim- school and in life when parents take an ing N.H.’s first “Parent Involvement in active role in his or her education. Education Month.” This effort has Research shows that students from fam- come about through a collaboration ilies with above-average parental between N.H. State PIRC and other involvement rated 30 percent higher programs at the Parent Information than those from families with below- Center (PIC), and the N.H. average parental involvement, as meas- Department of Education. The procla- ured by grade-point averages and test mation will be announced around the scores in math, science, reading, and first of October during a planned press social studies. In addition, home learn- conference in Concord. A copy of the ing activities such as reading aloud and proclamation can be found at frequent open family discussions have www.NHParentsMakeThe Difference.org. been to shown to contribute to The Parent Information Center has improved student achievement. been promoting parent involvement in How can you as a parent be more education for over 30 years on the con- involved in your child’s education? It’s not as hard as you think! Many of the traditional avenues of parent involve- ment — attending parent-teacher con- ferences, volunteering in the classroom, and getting involved with the PTA — are, of course, wonderful activities that will make a lasting difference in your child’s educational experience while increasing the quality of the school. But there are simpler things that parents can do in the course of day-to-day life that can also have a great impact on their children’s academic success. Here are some ideas to consider: • Let your child know that school is BLOWOUT important. Be sure to ask questions about school and homework, and set up Ends a quiet place for your child to work. EVENT September • Read everything that is sent home 30th from school – report cards, homework assignments, school lunch plans, vaca- 4 Cyl. and All Wheel Drive Vehicles In Stock tion and bus schedules. Show your child that you are well informed. Bring your trade, bring your title & drive home today! • Encourage your child to read at home. Set a good example by choosing to read instead of watching a TV pro- ADVANTAGES OF BUYING A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE: gram. • Special low financing rates starting at 4.99%! • Explore ways to interact with your • Standard 100,000 mile warranty! child by sharing facts, perceptions and • Free Roadside Assistance! opinions related to things you are read- ing. Call Jeffrey at Belknap Subaru today • Challenge your child to read the book before seeing the movie based on to secure your rate – 1-800-358-4029 the book. • When your child asks for help with All Credit Applications Accepted homework, provide guidance, not answers. It’s not your job to know your ADVANTAGES OF BUYING AT BELKNAP SUBARU: child’s classroom material. You can help • Free gas with vehicle purchase! best by asking questions, giving encour- • Free NH State Inspections for life! agement, and having your child review class notes, previous homework and • Free Service Loaners! completed tests. You can always call or • Free Car fax reports! write a note to the teacher if your child • No hassle purchase experience, guaranteed! is struggling. • Learn to ask questions and share thoughts that promote critical thinking. Sample of Pre-Owned Vehicles To Be Sold: Some good questions might be: “What • 2001 Saturn L200 $4,900 is the purpose of that?” “Why did that happen?” “What do you think the solu- • 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse $9,900 tion might be”? “Is there another way to • 2003 Honda Accord $15,900 look at that problem or issue?” • Be willing to learn from your child, • 2004/05/06/07/08 Legacy & Outbacks Starting at just $13,900 and express your appreciation for the • 2004/05/07/08 Foresters Starting at just $13,900 gift of his or her knowledge and enthu- • 2005/06/08 Imprezas Starting at just $14,900 siasm. All parents of are encouraged to cel- check out the complete selection online at belknapsubaru.com ebrate Parent Involvement in Education month this October and throughout the coming school year. Visit 1-800-358-4029 www.NHParentsMakeThe Difference.org for more information and ideas promot- 95 D.W. Hwy. Rte. 3, Belmont, NH ing parent involvement in education. (Exit 20 off I-93) 7 Miles on Right For advice or to find out more about free parent involvement workshops, SHOWROOM HOURS: DVDs, and other resources, contact the Mon.-Thurs. 8-7 • Fri. 8-6 Parent Information Center at (800) Sat. 9-5 • Sun. 11-3 947-7005, or visit www.parentinforma- ▲ www.belknapsubaru.com tion center.org.

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Get your guns and hunting dogs ready N.H. pheasant hunting season opens Oct. 1 CONCORD — A long-standing fall tra- thank them for their generosity.” pheasant license, in addition to the regu- areas not suitable for hunting. dition in New Hampshire, the hunting The birds will be distributed over four lar New Hampshire hunting license. Pheasant hunters are urged to follow season for pheasant, gets under way on stockings at all sites in 2008; stocking will Non-residents may hunt with a pheasant these basic safety guidelines: Oct. 1. Around the state, hunters will be be completed by Oct. 18. In-season stock- license and either a non-resident •Wear hunter orange on your head, afield in pursuit of the flashy, ring-necked ings will be done on Thursdays and N.H. hunting license or a non- back and chest. upland game birds. This year, the New Fridays to maximize weekend hunting resident N.H. small game license. •Control your firearm muzzle at all Hampshire Fish and Game Department opportunities. Hunting licenses can be times. will release 13,500 pheasants, purchased The list of towns to be stocked purchased at www. •Always wear safety glasses. exclusively with revenues from the sale of (including road names) can be HuntNH.com or from •Know where your hunting partners pheasant licenses, at 73 stocking sites in seen on the Fish and Game any Fish and Game are at all times. 51 towns. website at www.HuntNH.com/ license agent. •Shoot only within your zone of fire. “Most of the pheasant release sites are Hunting/Hunt_species/ Fish and Game •Be sure of your target and what is on private lands, stocked with landowner hunt_pheasant.htm; printed asks hunters to beyond. permission and available to sportsmen lists are also available at Fish refrain from train- •Always keep your hunting dog under only because of their cooperation,” said and Game headquarters and ing dogs at release control. Fish and Game Pheasant Project Leader regional offices. sites during the three For more information on hunting in Karen Bordeau. “Please respect the prop- The pheasant season runs days prior to Oct. 1. New Hampshire, including online license erty of these landowners, who make our from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, with a Dog training flushes and permit sales, visit www.HuntNH.com/ pheasant-hunting tradition possible, by daily limit of two birds and a pheasants from the Hunting/Hunting.htm. ▲ following all safety guidelines and by season limit of 10. Pheasant release sites, often onto hunting courteously. Take the time to hunters must purchase a $16 posted property or other

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A9 Ear Marks

Sherman Farm in East Conway unveiled its new MAiZE maze on Sept. 20, with a design which has visitors get- ting lost in the insignias of both the UNH Wildcats and the UMaine Black Bears. (Courtesy Photo)

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Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Historic paintings and memorabilia featured at art show and sale Oct. 10-12 Jackson - center of the White Mountain Art World By Steven Caming well as the extensive artworks that were still bears the names and ini- Contributing Writer being painted in the area, that accounted tials of the students who found IN AN AGE BEFORE TELEVI- for the dramatic growth of tourism their way in over the years. As sion, the internet or even radio was con- through the late 1800s and beyond. part of the fundraising effort a ceived of for advertising, it was the work of The Art Show and Sale takes place on 2009 calendar has been pro- artists and printers to bring the first images Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. duced, which features some and accounts of the untold beauty of the and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 terrific renditions of the barn North Country. These painters were the p.m. For those inclined to enjoy an elegant by Jackson students. interpreters of their world, offering the dinner and reception, (as well as have a pre- To further capture the spir- first glimpses of places we have all come to view of the paintings), a special evening is it of the barn project, a paint- know so well since then. planned on Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 9 ing was commissioned of the A gathering of artistic visions of the p.m. This gala kick-off to the weekend will view from inside the Trickey White Mountains that has literally been in feature a selection of gourmet foods from Barn, looking out over the Stapleton Kearns, the artist the making for more than a century will be the land and sea and wines from the center of Jackson Village, just (Photo Courtesy Jackson Historical Society) revealed at the Wentworth Resort Hotel Wentworth cellar. The cost will be $100 before the dismantling, forev- for the Jackson Historical Society’s 5th per person and proceeds, (along with those er preserving that classic scene. High qual- including Sylvester Phelps Hodgdon Annual Art Show and Sale. from the artwork), will go directly to the ity prints have been produced and tickets (1830-1906) and Frank Shapleigh (1842- More than 90 paintings representing Trickey Barn rebuilding project. are now on sale for a raffle that will award 1906), who also had a studio in Jackson. true masterworks from the 19th century Because this weekend is really about the original painting (valued at $9,000) to a Several of Shapleigh’s paintings will, in fact, White Mountain School of Art, as well as more than just a chance to own a piece of lucky winner at the Art Show on Sunday, be available for viewing and purchase several contemporary White Mountain White Mountain history — you might call Oct. 12. throughout the weekend. landscapes from the Banks Gallery in this “art for the barn’s sake.” Acclaimed Boston painter Stapleton All are welcome to see these remarkably Portsmouth, will be on display and for sale The Trickey Barn, a 150-year-old Kearns, who produced the Trickey Barn painted past visions of the White at the Wentworth in Jackson, on the week- Jackson landmark that was recently dis- painting, will give a short presentation at Mountains come together to support a end of Oct.10 through 12. mantled, is currently scheduled to be “Up the Friday night reception entitled vision for the future of the Trickey Barn. A Also featured will be rare White again in 2010” and pursuant to that goal, “Preserving, in Paint, the Beauty of New full viewing of the paintings available can Mountain prints, books, guides, maps and the villagers of Jackson have rallied in all England.” be found on the Jackson Historical Society memorabilia from the Ludwig and kinds of ways to save their beloved barn. It seems particularly appropriate to have website: www.jacksonnhhistory.org. For Dorothy Schiessl collection. This collec- This barn is recognized as almost a cultur- this event at the Wentworth. As one of the more information or to make reservations tion includes postcards, ephemera, colored al landmark for the town as well, having area’s last surviving structures of the grand for the Friday night dinner and reception, engravings, stereo views and early “tourist stood for generations on the grounds of the hotel era, the Wentworth has had more email: [email protected] or call ware.” It was exactly these kinds of items, as Jackson Grammar School and its interior than one artist-in-residence over the years, 383-4060. ▲

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Forest Resource changes to Natural Resource Center at Fryeburg Fair Energy alternatives are the focus of Natural Resource Center FRYEBURG – The Forest Resource Center at Fryeburg Fair has changed its name along with its focus to keep pace with the shifting landscape. “Changes to the forest industry in recent years have provided us an oppor- tunity to focus more on all resources that affect the people in our area,” said Judy Haynes, center superintendent. “Education is our primary mission and the building will be filled with a number of energy alternatives.” The Natural Resource Center this year will feature educational exhibits on solar energy, wind power, wood pellets and geothermal in addition to its tradi- tional offerings from the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the White Mountain National Forest, the University of Maine and a variety of wood products. Visitors to the 158th fair will also find a newly constructed fire tower that replicates the Kearsarge Tower located in Bartlett. Former tower lookouts will be on hand to answer questions. Any former fire tower observers interested in participating are asked to call Center Supt. Judy Haynes at 207-935-3268. The Kearsarge North or Pequawket Pictured in front of the Natural Resource Center at the Fryeburg Fair, formerly the Forestry Resource Center, and the new fire tower Tower, as it is known, was built in 1901 are, from left: Forest Ranger Mark Mayhew from the Maine Forest Service, Center Supt. Judy Haynes and Buildings and Grounds and staffed until 1968. The tower was Superintendent David Andrews. In the background, painters put the finishing touches on the building. (Courtesy Photo) transferred from the state to the United States Forest Service in 1951 and will be visible due west from the standing in Maine and New Hampshire. The towers operated from roughly restored in 1991. Fryeburg tower, a distance of about 15 The 11- by 11-foot tower interior when the snow went off, around April 1, On a clear day, the Pequawket Tower miles. It is the only federal tower still will include the map stand that came out until late October or early November of the Pleasant Mountain Tower along when the fire danger subsided. with an original Aladae sighting device. Telephone was the primary means of Maine once had more than 107 fire communication. Radios weren’t used Wakefield Marketplace towers, said Maine Forest Ranger Mark until the late ’40s. Mayhew, who has been the primary Another new exhibit this year will be OPEN 9AM-3PM SATURDAYS resource on the project. They were the Northern Forest Center’s Ways of LOCALLY GROWN phased in and out over the years the Woods: People and the Land in the Educational through a cooperative effort among the Northern Forest. The educational pro- Fruits & Vegetables in Season! Demos at Maine, New Hampshire and U.S. forest gram housed in an 18-wheel truck LOCALLY MADE services. explores culture and heritage across the 10AM Pies, Breads, Crafts & More! “This came out perfect,” Mayhew Northern Forest region of Maine, New said days before the fair as he watched Hampshire, Vermont and New York. 603-473-2433 the finishing touches being put on the The Forestry Resource Center was Rte. 16 & Wakefield Rd. (opp. Palmer’s Motel) structure. the first of its kind when it was built in 1990. The original focus was to house displays and exhibits that represent all of the state’s forest activities from harvest- ing to paper making to wood turning, including recreational use. A number of classes from area schools visit the educa- tional building during fair week. ▲

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Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A13 Lumberjills Continued from Page A7 dimensions in 15 seconds. This was a men’s competition, and she placed with- in the top five, regardless. Irene has a tattoo of her saw on her shoulder, with the dates and times of her records. She’s left room for future numbers. “I used to work with grandpa in the woods when I was young,” Irene explains about her beginnings. “And I was married to a guy that competes, and I got into it so I could spend some time with him. Back then it wasn’t common for women to compete.” Now, Irene says of the competitions, “we’re all very friendly and cordial with each other and we support each other and encourage.” Laurette also says that she doesn’t see much sexism at the competitions, though she admits her husband doesn’t love what she does. “He thinks it’s kind of manly,” Laurette says laughing. While her husband doesn’t go to many of her competitions, she does hasten to add that he supports her by looking after their son while she’s away, and cutting logs for her to practice on. Laurette finds that the men in competitions are protective of the women, rather than discouraging. “They don’t want to see us get hurt.” Tina Scheer, originally from Hayward, Wisc., and a timber sport competitor for 40 years, has had plenty of experience with sexism in lumberjack competitions, however. “Men have said, ‘get back to the kitchen, you don’t belong here,’” Tina says from her friend’s backyard in Scarborough, Maine. Tina’s hair is big and blond, and she still has the slight lilt above: Laurette stand over a job well done.

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Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 of a mid-western accent. Tina started log rolling at age seven with her six brothers and sisters because the lessons were free in Hayward, home to the renowned Lumberjack World Championships. Part of her work has been paving the way for women lumber- jacks around the world. “I’m pro-woodchopping,” she adds. “I’m not against men. My focus is growth for all of us.” It was her pro-activity that put women into a serious competitive cate- gory. It was around 1995 that Tina first approached the board at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, most of them old friends and neighbors, about letting women enter the contest. The board immediately refused, citing lack of money and time for the girls. Tina wasn’t deterred. She collected prize money from friends and family, and she wrote to every woman who could compete. She said they had to come that year, or there wouldn’t be another chance. “Build it and they will come,” says Tina now. And come they did. It took another few years of Tina collecting prize money herself, and struggling with the board, but eventually the women’s categories were added for good with proper prize money and time slots. Unlike Laurette and Irene, Tina is able to make a living with Lumberjack sports — she has owned and operated “Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show,” in Trenton, Maine, and the traveling “Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills,” for 14 years. She admits that it’s hard for lumberjack sports in general to grow. “I’ve never thought that lumberjacks LUMBERJILLS continues Page A20

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A15 Michael Gelbwachs Passages and Lissa Roberts

Engagements of Pine Landing Beach Club for 13 years. Many hours were donated to Camp Roberts - Gelbwachs Calumet and preparing for the Ladies’ John and Linda Roberts of North Breakfasts at the First Congregational Conway are pleased to announce the Church of Ossipee. Ralph gave many engagement of their daughter, Lissa R. hours to Tin Mountain Conservation Roberts, to Michael E. Gelbwachs. Center, located in Albany. Over the last 18 A 1998 graduate of Kennett High years, Ralph volunteered many hours at School, Lissa went on to attend Wheaton the Freedom and Madison Elementary College, where she studied Economics and schools listening to first and second played varsity basketball. Michael, the son graders read, sometimes reading to the of Archie and Robin Gelbwachs of children and peeling apples and making Medway, Mass., and Maureen Gelbwachs applesauce each fall. of Springfield, Mass., grew up in Medway, Lastly, in recent years, Ralph joined the where he attended Medway High School Carroll County Fish, Game and Shooting and went on to earn a degree in Economics Club, which he looked forward to each from UMass Amherst in 1998. Lissa and month’s meeting. Michael currently reside in Cambridge, Ralph is survived by his loving wife of Mass., and work in the software industry in almost 30 years, Pat McCoy, of Freedom Kaylob joins brother Franklin, age Congregational Church. and his two sons, David Kazanjian and his downtown Boston. 2-1/2, at home. Louise proudly organized the North The families are excited to celebrate wife, Maria, of Billerica, Mass.; Paul Conway Fire Department’s Women’s Kazanjian of Malden, Mass.; two brothers, their marriage with a summer 2009 wed- Jacob Michael McGowan Auxiliary that hosted annual baked bean ding planned in the North Conway area. William Kazanjian of Waltham, Mass., and Jacob Michael McGowan was born on suppers, bake sales, raffles and yard sales to Richard Kazanjian of Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 3 to Megan McGowan of Conway. raise funds for the fire department and she three grandchildren, and a niece and Births The 7-pound, 12-ounce boy was born faithfully provided meals and support for nephew. at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. the firefighters during serious calls. Her A celebration of life will be held at the Maternal grandparents are Judith and kindness, generosity and ever positive Seth Daniel Bushey, Jr. First Congregational Church of Ossipee at Richard McGowan of Conway. nature made her the loving and devoted 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Seth Daniel Bushey, Jr. was born on wife, mother, sister and friend who will be Aug. 29 to Stacy and Seth Bushey of Donations in Ralph’s memory may be River Snow Billings greatly missed and never forgotten for all made to Carroll County Altrusa, P.O. Box Fryeburg, Maine. River Snow Billings was born on Sept. she gave of herself to us. The 7-pound, 14-ounce boy was born 202, Tamworth, NH 03886 or Tin 11, to Aidan and Robinson Billings of The family includes her husband of 56 Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Tamworth. years, Raymond E. Lowd of Kearsarge; a Maternal grandparents are Rodney Hill Road, Albany, NH 03818 in lieu of The 9-pound, 7-ounce boy was born at son, Ronald E. Lowd of Chichester; a flowers. Waterman and Becky Libby of Fryeburg. Concord Hospital in Concord. daughter, Laurie A. Lowd of Hopkinton Paternal grandparents are the late Maternal grandparents are David and and a sister, Priscilla Day of Sudbury, Mass. Herbert Arthur Emmons Willard Joseph Bushey of North Conway Wenda Helme of Center Ossipee. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. and Sharon and Tim Segar of Texas. Herbert Arthur Emmons, 79, of Paternal grandparents are Peter Billings 19, at 11 a.m. in the First Church of Christ Durrell Road in Tamworth died Sept. 21 at of Rhome, Tex., and Joanne Billings of Congregational in North Conway. Burial Adam Robert Lemay Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro. Center Sandwich. was in the Kearsarge Cemetery. Mr. Emmons was born in Hinesberg, Adam Robert Lemay was born of Aug. River joins sister, Summer, at home. Donations may be sent to the North 30 to Brianna DiNapoli and Shawn Lemay Vt., on Jan. 25, 1929, son of Charles Conway Firefighters Association, P.O. Box Clinton and Caroline Belle (Benedict) of Ossipee. 218, North Conway, NH 03860. The 9-pound, 3-ounce boy was born at Deaths Emmons. During the Korean Conflict he Memorial Hospital in North Conway. served his country with the United States Ralph Kazanjian Army. Maternal grandparents are Lyal and Louise E. Lowd Ralph Kazanjian, 71, of Freedom, Faith Hodgkins of Portsmouth. Prior to moving to Tamworth in 1986, Louise E. Lowd, 82, of Kearsarge, died passed away on Sept. 9, following 33 days he lived in Nashua and worked in Paternal grandparents are Marlo and Sept. 16 at her home, following a lengthy of intensive care at the Concord Hospital Shawn Lemay of Ossipee. Manchester as a foreman of a fencing com- illness. Born in Melrose, Mass., the daugh- in Concord. He was born in December pany. While living in Tamworth he worked ter of Royal and Irene (Olson) Ormsby, she 1936 in Cambridge, Mass. Kaylob Joseph Allen for Chick’s Lumber, The Whittier House grew up in Wakefield, Mass. and moved to Upon graduating Watertown High Restaurant and Chequers Villa. Kaylob Joseph Allen was born on Aug. Kearsarge in 1951. School, he joined the Army National 31 to Jessie Allen and Dave Trott of Mr. Emmons was a quiet man who While growing up in Wakefield, Louise Guard and became a tank instructor. He enjoyed woodworking and working Madison. enjoyed singing in her church choir and opened his own market in downtown The 9-pound, 2-ounce boy was born at around his house. He will be remembered was a gifted art student. She was extremely Watertown and enjoyed serving many as a caring person who loved people and Memorial Hospital in North Conway. proud of her Swedish heritage. Louise was Armenian families. Ralph loved volunteer- Maternal grandparents are Roberta was a good father to his son. an excellent baker, particularly well-known ing for Watertown’s Auxiliary Fire Survivors include his wife, Earline Allen and Leonard Grajek of Madison and for her Swedish coffee rings and spritz Department for over 30 years and served as Edgar Allen of Florida. (McKechnie) Emmons, of Tamworth; a cookies. She contributed a great deal to the captain. son, Robert Emmons, of Seabring, Texas; Paternal grandparents are Joseph North Conway community and was active Ralph moved to Malden and worked for Collitri and Pamela Trott of Madison. six step-sons, Louis Robert Frerguson of in the Women’s Guild at the Continental Baking Company for nearly Arkansas, Rex Ferguson, Earl Ferguson of 30 years. He started as a route runner, Hudson, Norman Oak of Hudson, moved up to sales supervisor and then Clifford Hibbard of Hudson, and Michael Manager of the Malden Branch. Ralph was Oak of Dallas, Ga.; four step-daughters, a teamster and served as president of Local Pamela Signoritti of Nashua, Linda #494. He also volunteered with the Ruchelow of Nashua, Pandora “Penney” Malden Fire Department. Clough of Greenfield, and Christine Upon retirement, Ralph moved to Michaud of Merrimack; a sister, Mary Freedom with his wife, Pat McCoy, and Sears, of Rutland, Vt., and many grand- became very involved with the Freedom children, great-grandchildren, nieces and community. He ran for Town Treasurer in nephews. 1993 and was re-elected several times, A calling hour was held from 12 to 1 serving the town for 10 years. In 1995, p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Baker- Ralph ran for School Treasurer and Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation remained in this position for 13 years. He Service, 2395 Route 16 in West Ossipee, served on Freedom’s planning board for followed by a service at 1 p.m. at the about eight years and was on the Board of Funeral Home with Military Honors. Directors of Lakes Region Planning com- In lieu of flowers, donations may be mission for five years. made to the family. Besides fulfilling the positions he was The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home is in elected to, Ralph volunteered many hours charge of the arrangements. in and out of Freedom. He was on the last Freedom Building Committee, Freedom Editor’s Note: Announcements of births, Parks and Recreation Committee, and adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths Freedom Old Home Week committee and memorial services may be sent to the (serving as treasurer for four years). He was Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, P.O. a past member of Freedom’s Community Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed to Club, Freedom’s Historical Society, and [email protected]. Items must be Men’s Group at the First Christian Church submitted by Monday noon for publication of Freedom, where he cooked breakfasts on the following Thursday. We are glad to and suppers with George Davidson. publish engagement and wedding photos Ralph was a member of the Square (enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope Brook Association for 29 years and served and kindly print address on back of photo for as vice president and treasurer for many photo return). Open 6 Days a Week • Closed Sunday www.townandcountry.com years. He served on the Board of Directors

Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Valley Focus & Folks

Comes to position with extensive knowledge of non-profit financial management Lippe joins board of directors of Rozzie May Animal Alliance TAMWORTH — Carol Bryans, presi- munity based organizations and busi- dent of the Rozzie May Animal Alliance nesses over the years. Most recently, board of directors, recently announced Lippe was the treasurer of the Conway that Eileen Lippe, accountant/enrolled Area Humane Society for six years until agent, was elected to the board of direc- her departure in March 2008. She is a tors at its Sept. 10 meeting. volunteer for the IRS program at the Lippe has extensive experience in not Gibson Center for Senior Services in only non-profit financial management, North Conway. She lives in Bartlett but specifically animal welfare organiza- with her husband, Gerry McManus, and tions. Her charitable work over the her animal family, Portia, Bugsy and years has focused on her two passions, Blackie. which are helping seniors and animals. Lippe is excited to be joining this She founded Lippe & Associates, Inc. totally new and vital organization, which — accountants, income tax specialists is dedicated to reducing the number of and enrolled agents — in 1978 and homeless animals and lessening the operates offices in Cambridge, Mass., strain on animal shelters by first offering and Bartlett. The enrolled agent title is low-cost spay/neuter, and ultimately the only professional credential issued in creating a sanctuary for dogs and cats. taxation at the federal level and author- For further information about thr izes her to represent in front of the IRS Rozzie May Animal Alliance and the to resolve tax problems. work it does, visit www.rozziemay.org.▲ A graduate of the University of Vermont, Lippe worked as a Senior Accountant for Brandeis University, a Eileen Lippe (on left) Portia (center) business manager for a large Boston area and Carol Bryans (on right) in non-profit corporation and treasurer for front of the RMAA Mobile Low its related Federal Credit Union, as well Cost Spay Neuter Van. as a financial consultant to many com- (Courtesy Photo)

MWV Velo Bicycle Club helps with expenses Five local cyclists qualify for USA National Mtn. Bike Races Each year the USA National Mt. where Couture finished 3rd, Tulip 4th piled enough points to qualify them to to help young cyclists. The fund is bol- Biking Races are held in different loca- and Noonan 15th in the Downhill. Alex race in the nationals. These riders were stered by such events as the Crank the tions across the country. The event Leich also competed in the downhill, fin- an exceptionally talented and strong Kank time trial and the Valley attracts the best riders from all over the ishing 10th, and came away with an group that represented the best of the Bike/Equipment Swap, which are held country, making the event the apex of impressive 4th in the dual slalom. Valley’s young mountain bike racers. each spring. The club is planning other mountain bike cycling in the USA. Pete Ostroski raced in the cross-coun- Because the riders had to pay for reg- youth cycling events next year, which will This year, five of the Valley’s young try event where, unfortunately, a istration, travel, food and lodging at the reach out to even younger cyclists and mt. biking racers qualified for and trav- mechanical failure during the race gave event, the Mt. Washington Valley Velo hopefully instill safe riding skills in young eled to the USA National Mt. Biking him a DNF. All of these cyclists had com- Bicycle Club pitched in to help defray local cyclists. Races, held at Mt. Snow in Vermont. peted in local qualifying events held at some of the costs. The club, which has Anyone interested in helping with the Owen Tulip, Patrick Noonan and Alex Pat’s Peak and Mt. Snow during the received its 501(c)3 non-profit status this club’s efforts to foster youth cycling can Couture competed in the downhill event, spring and summer season and had com- year, has set up a “Youth Cycling Fund” contact the club at www.mwvvelo.org. ▲

Checks from the Mt. Washington Valley Velo Bicycle Club Youth Cycling Fund were handed out to Owen Tulip, Alex Leich, Patrick Noonan, Alex Couture and Pete Ostroski by Megan Simone and Glenn Ashworth, to help with expenses when the five traveled to Mt. Snow, Vt., for the USA Nationals Mt. Bike Competition. (Photo Courtesy of MWV Velo Club)

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A17 Business News

Mountain Center Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist June Lohner, Doctor of Physical Therapy, joins MCPT CONWAY — Mountain Center orthopedics clinic, where she managed Lohner has chosen to make the Mt. Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, Inc. an orthopedics program focusing on Washington Valley her home. recently welcomed new staff member, education, nutrition, and resistance To speak with or to schedule an June Lohner DPT, ATC. training. She is also experienced in joint appointment with Dr. Lohner or any of Lohner is a graduate of Duke replacement and cardiac rehab therapy. the Licensed Physical Therapists at University in Durham, Lohner’s professional interests MCPT, call 447-2533. Early morning, N.C., where she earned include research, outpatient sports med- evening, and Saturday appointments are her Doctor of Physical icine, geriatrics, orthopedics, and com- available. Therapy degree. She munity outreach and education. Raised Mountain Center Physical Therapy completed an internship in New Jersey, she earned a Bachelor of & Sports Rehab, Inc. is an independent- in Salt Lake City, Utah, Science degree in Athletic Training at ly owned outpatient Physical Therapy at the University of Westchester University. She is a NATA clinic providing care to the greater Mt. Utah Orthopedic Certified Athletic Trainer. Washington Valley. ▲ Center, an outpatient An avid recreational and competitive sports medicine and cyclist, golfer, and an aspiring coach, Dr. June Lohner

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page A19 bow saw, wood chop, axe throw and tree Lumberjills fell, and will be competing together in the crosscut and eastern log rolling com- Continued from Page A15 petitions. Tina will be there for the axe throw and underhand chop. Many other were the best self-promoters,” she says. women from across the country will join “Everybody still has a day job, and less them with axes, saws and chainsaws. time to go out there and promote.” “It’s a great way to vent,” laughs Another problem for growth in the Irene. “If you have any frustrations sport is its lack of presence. whatsoever, go out and throw your axe “Anyone can decide they want to play and you’ll feel better. basketball and walk into their school Despite the difficulties women face in gym and start playing,” Tina notes. “To lumberjack sports, it’s clear that the learn wood chopping you have to go enthusiasm, passion and dedication somewhere to do it. You have to travel to Laurette, Irene and Tina share will where the teachers are.” ensure longevity for lumberjills. ESPN carries lumberjack sports on “You get me talking about the thing I national television, though one big blow love, lumberjack sports, and I’ll go on to Lumberjills country-wide was the for hours,” Tina smiles at the end of her cancellation of ESPN’s Great Outdoor interview. Games in 2005. The Great Outdoor Come out to the 41st Woodsmen’s Games was the only nationally aired Field Day and see for yourself what program that showed women’s competi- these women have worked for. ▲ tions. ESPN still carries Stihl Timbersports, but the only Stihl event women compete in is boom running, or running across a string of logs in water, and automatically women competitors wear less clothing. “Boom running is a great sport visu- ally, I’m gonna tell you,” Tina says. “I don’t have anything against boom run- ning. But it’s sexy. And I don’t have any- thing against sexy, but there are only two states that produce boom runners, and then you have wood chopping, which is truly an internationally recognized women’s sport.” Tina shakes her head. “But,” she adds, with a promoter’s opti- mism, “just because ESPN doesn’t carry wood chopping doesn’t mean someone else won’t.” When Laurette Russell (above) is not working out FRYEBURG FAIR’S WOODS- in the her backyard she is working as a men’s Field Day, Monday, Sept. 29, does technologist’s assistant in radiology carry women’s wood chopping, as well as at Maine Medical Center. many other categories. It also has some (Sarah Earle/Mtn Ear Photos) of the best prize money of all the com- petitions. “I love it,” says Laurette. “The more people there, the more they cheer, the harder we chop.” Monday’s field day is traditionally the biggest day of the fair, and Laurette is usually the one walking around, bring- ing her hands together above her head to get the crowd going. Laurette and Irene are both entered in all of the women’s contests on Monday, including

Tina Scheer (above and left) who has owned and operated “Timber Tina’s Great Maine Lumberjack Show” for fourteen years is also a competitor at the Fryeburg Fair. (Sarah Earle/Mtn Ear Photos)

Page A20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Entertainment Arts &&Recreation

Live at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, Oct. 4 A.C.T. hosts blues diva Maria Muldaur and The Free Radicals

rts Council of Tamworth is “Masters of War” and “Down By the WMWV 93.5FM, at 6:30 p.m. on excited to present the leg- Riverside.” Her range is impressive, Wednesday, Oct. 1. Aendary singer Maria both of expression and tone. Tickets are available online at Muldaur, appearing with her Sometimes the sounds emerging www.artstamworth.org or by calling 323- band The Free Radicals at the from her throat are clear, sweet and 8104. Tickets are also available at White Barnstormers Theatre in high; sometimes she wails into the low Birch Books and the Sound Resort in Tamworth on Saturday, Oct. registers with a sensuality and rawness North Conway, Community Market and 4, at 7:30 p.m. that sends shivers up the spine. Deli in Madison, The Other Store in Muldaur, a Muldaur’s latest album represents an Tamworth, Mocha Rizing in Sandwich, veteran of the evolution from blues and love songs to and Bayswater Books in Center Harbor. Greenwich Village songs of deep urgency about the present Ticket prices are $30 for adults, $15 for folk heyday of the state of the world. “Yes We Can,” her students and children. 1960s, has spent first protest album, quickly became a This show is made possible by the the last four and a pro-peace album. Joined by such lumi- generous support of season sponsor half decades weav- naries as Joan Baez, Odetta, Bonnie Silver Lake Home Center, presenting ing her folk, blues, Raitt, Jane Fonda, Holly Near, Anne sponsor Meredith Village Savings Bank, country, jazz, gospel and Lamott and Marianne Williamson, and event sponsor American Residuals & pop roots into a unique by the Women’s Voices for Peace Choir, Talent, co-sponsors Chequers Villa, sound she sometimes the album celebrates the possibility of Cooper Cargill Chant, Cormack calls “bluesiana.” peace between people and on earth. Construction, and Eastern Propane, and Over those decades she “I realized that the issues that con- media sponsors Magic 104FM and 93.5 has played with a who’s who of American cern me most go much deeper than WMWV and The Conway Daily Sun. greats, musicians as diverse as Bob singing songs that diss the current lead- ACT will present lively Americana Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Ry ers in power,” Muldaur says. “I don’t folk group Woods Tea Company on Cooder, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie want to look backward with derision, but Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Barnstormers Wonder, J.J. Cale, Doc Watson, the look forward with vision to the possibil- Theatre in Tamworth. To purchase tick- Neville Brothers and Hoagy ity of a changed world. We have to say ets and for more information on the rest Carmichael, and recorded a staggering out loud that we are global, we are so of ACT’s performance series and on its 36 albums. linked together. We have to work upcoming film series and children’s pro- Muldaur puts her whole heart into towards unity, towards peace.” grams, visit www.artstamworth.org or call whatever she sings, from “Midnight at Tune into a live interview with Maria 323-8104. ▲ the Oasis” and “I’m a Woman,” to by Roy Prescott of the Blues Summit, on

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B1 Valley Round-Up

Weekends in October will offer some ghoulish fun in the dark ‘The Ghoullog’ returns to Cranmore for Halloween Cranmore Mountain in North and includes a night-time stroll through a run from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The “locals” rate on opening night, Thursday, Conway celebrates Halloween every haunted walkway to the Quad. After the ticket office, Pub and outdoor food court Oct. 2, and on Thursday. Oct. 30. weekend in October with the return of 7-minute ride to the 2,000-foot summit of will open at 5 p.m. on all dates of opera- Large groups are welcome and special The Ghoullog, where visitors board the Cranmore, visitors tour the Ghoullog, tion. group rates are offered on Thursday and quad chairlift for a night-time ride to the “where, promoters say, “haunted happen- The attraction is recommended for Friday evenings. “Stay and Spook” pack- summit for a haunted mountain-top tour. ings are sure to frighten and surprise the ages 10 and up and parental discretion is ages with area hotels and motels will be This year’s Ghoullog offers a new hardiest souls.” advised. Tickets can be reserved online at available online at Cranmore.com, includ- “Local’s Night.” Residents of Carroll and While at the summit, spectacular www.cranmore.com or by calling the resort ing lodging and Ghoullog tickets. Coos Counties, NH and Oxford County, night-time views of North Conway at 356-5544. The Ghoullog is a joint production of Maine, receive $7 off the price of admis- Village below are almost sure to delight Only a limited number of tickets are Cranmore Mountain and Death Becomes sion — tickets will be $18 (with proof of all comers. At the end of the tour, visitors sold each night, so visitors are advised to You Productions. residency). This rate applies on two spe- enjoy a ride down the Quad chairlift to reserve in advance. Tickets cost $25 for all The Ghoullog activities take place cial dates, opening night, Thursday, Oct. the base with a breathtaking vantage of ages. both indoors and outdoors at Cranmore 2, and then again on Thursday, Oct. 30. the Moat Mountains and Mount Tickets purchased online in advance Mountain. Visitors are encouraged to “Last year, the Ghoullog was very suc- Washington at night. will be available for $23. Residents of dress appropriately for the weather and cessful, but we had many local residents Event dates are Thursday, Oct. 2, Carroll and Coos County, N.H. and the chairlift ride. Operations are weather who work Fridays and Saturdays ask if we through Saturday, Oct. 4; Friday, Oct. 10, Oxford County, Maine, and members of dependent, so call ahead or visit their could offer some dates when they could through Sunday, Oct. 12; Friday, Oct. 17 the Mount Washington Valley Chamber website to confirm hours. ▲ come too,” stated General Manager Ben and Saturday, Oct. 18; Friday, Oct. 24 and of Commerce are entitled to a special $18 Wilcox. “We hope by offering this 25 per- Saturday, Oct. 25; Thursday, Oct. 30, cent discount and opening on two through Saturday, Nov 1. Thursday nights will allow everyone to New for this year, Cranmore will offer Group performs with come experience this event.” an indoor Fun Zone. It will be staged in This year’s Ghoullog is billed as being the resort's 10th Mountain Pavilion and Medieval period instruments bigger, scarier and more fun than ever will feature a giant inflatable 65-foot with the addition of new haunts, anima- obstacle course. Friends can race through Cleveland Hill Consort to perform tronics, a children’s Halloween Harvest the course two at a time. The course costs Festival and outdoor food court. Dates of just $5 for unlimited runs. operation were extended due to the over- The ghoul-fest will offer refreshments in Moultonborough Oct. 5 whelming demand for tickets last fall. in Zip’s Pub, rechristened as the When the nights lengthen and the “Boobonic Pub” for the event. New for On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, at 4 includes such well known composers as trees begin to turn, says the announce- this year, the Ghoullog will feature an p.m. at the Moultonborough Library, Handel, Haydn and Bach). ment, “it is the time of year when the spir- outdoor food court offering fair food The Cleveland Hill Consort, a local At this point in time the era of inti- its rise and roam the grounds of favorites like fried dough, sausage, pepper group playing medieval instruments mate Early instruments is coming to a Cranmore. Daring visitors are invited to and onion sandwiches, popcorn, caramel will present a concert of Early Music close. The advent of more technically walk the grounds and take the chairlift to apples, hot cocoa, hot cider and coffee. from Western Europe with vocalists: sophisticated symphonic instruments the summit to see tortured souls, knowing The Ghoullog will operate from 7 to Ellen Hamilton Farnum, Carolie allowed for accompanied virtuoso they are protected by the guards of the 10 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. For Martin and Hans Stafford. The pro- “solo” performances. But more recent- Ghoullog.” Halloween Weekend only, Oct. 31 and gram samples Gregorian chant, ly, Early instruments have taken their The tour starts in the Eating House Nov. 1, the Ghoullog will run extended Catalan songs in praise of the Virgin place again in the folk idiom and the lodge at the base of Cranmore Mountain hours, with doors opening at 5 p.m., and Mary, then moves into the three part concert finishes with three lovely Irish harmonies of the 1400s. songs: The Milking Song, Waly, Waly A major feature of this concert is an and Wild Mt. Thyme. extraordinary piece of music. Heinrick Nancy Nichols is the Director of the Isaac (1450-1517) composed a Mass — Cleveland Hill Consort. Members of the Missa Carminum. Do not miss the the consort are Rosemary Perry on wonderfully complex piece with its keyboards, recorders and medieval marvelous modal harmonies. harp; Sue Schmidt on recorders, guitar Following this Medieval period, the and percussion; June Christiaen on more familiar Renaissance harmonies recorders, viola de gamba and medieval of the 1500s and early 1600s are repre- harp; and Nancy Nichols on recorders, sented by the dances of Praetorius and viola da gamba, buzzies and musical six of the most beautiful of the English arrangements. Madrigals, ending with the Silver The concert is free and benefits the All You Swan. The concert finishes with a short library. For more information call 323- Can Eat ▲ Monday Spaghetti & section of post-1650 music representa- 7242. Meatballs tive of the Baroque Period (which $8.99 Medium Everyday Madness THE OSSIPEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Invites YOU to play in our 2 for 1 Medium Pizza's Pizza • Burgers FIRST ANNUAL Sandwiches GOLF TOURNAMENT! 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Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 At Eaton’s Little White Church, Sept. 28 Amoskeag Strummers Banjo Band returns for 27th annual concert The Amoskeag Strummers Banjo of the year in the North Country. ship until his death in 1990. The another special resonance as once again Band returns to the Mt. Washington While the Amoskeag Strummers’ Strummers have returned each year to the Little White Church is raising funds Valley with foot-tapping, finger-snap- practice sessions are based in the play this benefit concert at the Little to pay for a recent, expensive repair of ping music for their 27th annual concert Manchester area, members of the band White Church in his memory. the steeple. ▲ at Eaton’s Little White Church on are drawn from considerable distances, This year the Strummers concert has Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. There is no some coming from Maine and admissions charge for the concert, but Massachusetts. The band was started by donations to the church are encouraged. Lee Shank, a banjo player from Well-known for their versions of Goffstown, who advertised in the Union Dixieland favorites, Strummers’ pro- Leader to find other players who want- grams also include classical rags, patriot- ed to get together and strum. In 1981 ic numbers, and standards that the the group formally organized as the whole family will enjoy. The band Strummers. includes a strong banjo section, trumpet, The Eaton connection with the band tuba, trombone, and spoons, washboard, began when one of the original banjo etc. as the songs demand. players in the Strummers, Doctor Strummers’ concerts at the Little Stephen Biddle, moved to Eaton in 1982 White Church, begun in 1982, intro- and arranged the initial concert to raise duced this up-tempo group to the Mt. funds for reconstruction of the steeple at Washington Valley. They have since the Little White Church. Soon after been invited to be part of the Old Home moving to Eaton, Biddle decided the Weeks in Freedom and Madison and band needed a tuba player, so he started have a loyal following in the Valley. The to learn the tuba using Music Minus group has made more than 50 appear- One. Biddle became vice-president of ances throughout New England this the Little White Church from 1984 to summer. This will be their last concert 1989 and continued his band member-

From spinning to dodgeball to Kid ’Robics - you’ll stay fit while having fun New fitness classes, leagues at Cranmore Family Fitness Cranmore Family Fitness Center has high intensity workout that even a new- announced the launch of new programs comer can follow. and classes for fall. In addition to new Parents of two- to four-year-olds can fitness classes, a revamped spinning pro- get moving with Kids ’Robics on gram and sports leagues, Cranmore has Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. added new staff to both personal train- In addition, Winter Conditioning class- ing and massage. es return Oct. 14 with two new early Programs are being redesigned to morning sessions. This popular class accommodate early morning exercisers runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 and parents with children who can take to 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays advantage of expanded daycare hours. from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from Also, the date has been set for the 2008 9 to 10:30 a.m. Open House. Members and non-mem- The Spinning program at Cranmore bers alike are invited to join CFFC from has been revamped to allow riders to 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 for choose from a menu of class options a complimentary sampling of fitness that include an endurance ride, hill climb, high intensity, interval and recov- programs and workshops. The Amoskeag Strummers will return to Eaton on Sunday, Sept. 28, to play their 27th ery ride. In addition, CFFC is hosting New classes on the fall fitness sched- annual concert, which this year will benefit repairs being made to the steeple of the Little three workshops run by Johnny G ule include Zumba, TKB and Kids White Church. (Courtesy Photo) 'Robics. Zumba is the infusion of Latin Spinning on Saturday, Nov. 1: Heart and International rhythms with a mix of Rate Training, The Interval Energy fast and slow music that helps tone and Zone and Race Day Training. For sculpt. more information on these workshops, “It's like going to a wedding and not go to www.spinning.com. New Summer having to dress up or wear uncomfort- FITNESS continues Page B7 able shoes!” says Sara Moore, Program Tavern Menu! Manager. “Our members love the fes- tive atmosphere and great workout.” TKB, the total kickboxing workout, will be taught by returning instructor Lori Chandler beginning Oct. 15. This class has a strong beat and choreogra- phy that builds each class, making it a Pizza Pasta Grille

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are encouraged to bring in mushrooms they would or shine. The market is held at the Unitarian entertainment, competitions, and booths galore. What to Do like identified and wear appropriate clothes for a Church parking lot at the intersection of Route Take the kids on the rides, or enjoy some of that short hike along the river. Call the library for more 113 and Main Street in Tamworth Village. Anyone wonderful fair fare at the food booths. It’s a week- Friday 26 information at 323-8510. wishing to participate in the farmers’ market can long event that offers fun for the whole family. For A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only on contact Bob at 323-2392 or Peg at 323-2368. further information call 207-935-3268 or log on to held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- Main Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to Yard Sale. The New Suncook School in Lovell, www.fryeburgfair.com. 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near noon. All puppies must be on a leash and up to Maine will hold a yard sale in the school parking Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is you. date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, more information call 356-7297. Oct. 4. Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Road 1 Course. To learn the rules of the road as yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and Street in North Conway. Sunday 28 well as some basic bicycle maintenance, there is relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and Cider Fest 2008. The White Mountain Cider still room in a one day workshop called “Road 1 Amoskeag Strummers Annual Concert. The locations vary throughout the Valley. For more Co. in Glen is having it's Cider Fest 2008 today Course” to be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet at Amoskeag Strummers are back for their 27th information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene and tomorrow to benefit the Angels and Elves the Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway, in the annual concert at The Little White Church in at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- project of Carroll County. Tonight the Cider Fest Legends Conference Room. Bring your bike, hel- Eaton. For a foot-stomping, hand-clapping good ga.com. 2008 Harvest Buffet with Silent Auction and music met, and riding clothes as well as snacks, drinks, time, join us in the church on Route 153 at 2 p.m. Monday 29 will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the White lunch or money for lunch. The cost is $50 per per- Admission is free, but donations to benefit the Mountain Cider Company in Glen. Tomorrow son for materials, instruction, and certification; church are encouraged. Call 447-1733 for more Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Cider Fest 2008 will present Family Fun Day from make checks payable to Sally McMurdo. To regis- information. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cider house will be open ter, contact her at 383-9405 or Fryeburg Fair. This is Maine’s Blue Ribbon Fair, located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on with cider, donuts, pastries and jam. Fun for the [email protected]. with a 150+ year tradition. Spend the day with the Route 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. family includes bounce houses, dunk tank, rock Tamworth Farmers’ Market. The Tamworth family taking in the sights and sounds of a country Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking climbing slide, face painting, apple pie contest, Farmers’ Market will run every Saturday through fair. Enjoy games, prizes, contests, rides, food, ani- Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks artisan booths and pony rides. This is a fundraiser Columbus Day weekend from 9 a.m. to noon, rain mals, special events and entertainment. This is 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for the Bartlett Preschool. Maine’s oldest fair and features a full range of Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- Friday Painters’ Group. The Mt. Washington fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- Valley Arts Association’s Friday Painters’ Group mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. will be at the Brooks’ place on Carter Notch Road Children's Choir. Mountain Top Music Center in Jackson. The group will meet at the Eagle on Main Street in Conway will hold children’s Mountain House at 9 a.m. All are welcome. In the choir on Mondays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Have fun event of rain, meet at the Swift River Covered singing with other kids, learning about music, and Bridge in Conway. Call 356-0764 or 207-935- making beautiful music. Taught by Jenny 4079 for information and directions. The group is Ouellette. $75 for fall semester. Scholarships avail- free of charge. able. Call 447-4737 to register. Knights of Columbus Monthly Supper. The Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the Knights of Columbus will hold their monthly sup- Congregational Church (brown church) on Main per from 5 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Street in Conway Village serves a free community Church in North Conway. This month the menu dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For includes chicken cacciatori with pasta, garden information call 447-3851. salad and fresh Italian bread. Adults $8 and chil- dren $4. Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center for Senior Services in North Conway offers a Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark number of activities and informational programs Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 for seniors, including yoga and mobility classes, a to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- game day, computer labs, dances, support groups, 2200. movies, health related service programs and trips. Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public Call 356-3231 for details. Library hosts infant and toddler story time from Monday Mountain Bike Rides. "Join the New 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- England Mountain Bike Association for a “mel- 1537. low” mountain bike ride. This adult ride meets Story Time at MWV Children’s Museum. The each Monday at various locations at 6 p.m. Learn MWV Children’s Museum presents its weekly trails and skills in a supportive environment. For half-hour story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in more information log on to North Conway. Children from ages birth to six http://wmnemba.wordpress.com/monday-mel- years old are the focal audience for this fun and low-rides/. informative story time. Call 356-2992 for more Prenatal Yoga. Monday morning yoga at the information. Birth House in Bridgton, Maine from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To register for the eight weeks series contact Saturday 27 The Birth House at 207-647-5919. Eight weeks of 12th Annual Scarecrow Contest and Display. yoga at $75 or $10 per session for walk-ins. Dozens of life size, homemade scarecrows Pre-School Music. Mountain Top Music Center throughout Settlers’ Green. Traditional, humor- on Main Street in Conway will hold pre-school ous, and just plain weird scarecrows compete for music classes from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for children over $2,500 in cash awards and recognition. ages 3-5. Children sing, dance, and play rhythm Entries welcome! Free workshop! Call 356-7031 instruments. Children learn patterns necessary for for more information. further music study. Pre-reading skills are incor- 12th Annual Fall Festival at Settlers’ Green. At porated in drawing and coloring activities. this festive annual event at Settlers’ Green Outlet $8/class. Registration is requested. Call 447-4737. Village in North Conway, Vermont artists Kate Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte and Ernie Brown demonstrate the art of pumpkin Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is hold- carving and invite you to join in by carving a ing story time for preschoolers age five and under pumpkin of your own. Free pumpkins to the first on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call 150 kids. Pumpkin Pie contest, free apple cider, 207-925-3177. horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, live music and more. All free and open to the public. For fur- Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church ther information, call 356-7031 or visit www.set- Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather tlersgreen.com. permitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no Bake Sale & Local Produce. The Effingham matter age or ability. For more information call Preservation Society is serving home-made treats Myrtle at 539-5831 or Polly at 539-8479. every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grange Building on Route 153 in the Center Effingham Square Dance Workshop. The MWV Stompers Historic District. Folks are welcome to sit down will hold a square dance workshop every Monday and enjoy coffee, conversation, and the historic from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary setting. Proceeds are used to maintain and reno- School. For more information call Arthur at 447- vate this historic landmark. 5527, Charlene at 207-647-9464 or Liz at 447- 5863. Bartlett Historical Society Hours. The Bartlett Historical Society is open Saturdays from 12 to 2 Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai Chi classes are p.m. at the Bartlett Historical Society on Route 16 offered on Mondays and Thursdays at the Taoist just north of Heritage-NH in Glen. For more Tai Chi Society’s North Conway Center in the information call 383-4110. Eastern Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information call 356-5581. Evening Program Series. The AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present The Fiddle Tuesday 30 Hikers at 8 p.m. Enjoy song and dance with this talented group of student string players. All pro- Baby, Prenatal and Mommy Yoga. The MWV grams are free and open to the public. For more Children’s Museum is holding its weekly baby, information call 466-2727. prenatal and mommy yoga class at 12:30 p.m. This is a non-traditional spin on yoga. The class is open Fall Canoe Trip. Join Tin Mountain to moms, mommies with infants and pregnant Conservation Center naturalists for a fall canoe moms. It is flexible and inviting and attempts to trip on Lake Umbagog from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The accommodate the needs of mothers of young chil- group will meet at the Jackson Town Hall. Enjoy dren. The cost is $12 for non-members and $10 the splendor of early fall exploring the Lake for members. Registration is required. Please call Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Bring binoc- 356-2992 to reserve your spot today. ulars, a hearty lunch and bring a canoe or borrow one from us. Call 447-6991 for reservations. Cost Brownfield Library Story Time. The $10 per person. Brownfield Library in Brownfield, Maine is offer- ing story time for preschoolers on Tuesdays at 10 Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday a.m. For more information call Dot Smith at 207- from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, 935-3003. Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian Harrison House Resale Shoppe. The Harrison Church in Freedom Village. For more information th call 539-2637. 12 Annual Scarecrow Contest and Display. Dozens of life size, homemade scare- House Resale Shoppe located at the entrance of the Conway Area Humane Society at 223 East Mushroom Walk and Talk. Come to The Cook crows throughout Settlers’ Green on Saturday, Sept. 27. Traditional, humorous, and just plain weird scarecrows compete for over $2,500 in cash awards and recognition. Entries Main Street in Conway will be open every Memorial Library at 1 p.m., where Jean Hurley Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 will lead a Mushroom Talk and Walk. Participants welcome! Free workshop! Call 356-7031 for more information. a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your donated items by, or

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come in and find a bargain. Proceeds benefit the Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to Music Center on Main Street in Conway will offer Saturday 4 Conway Area Humane Society. For more informa- 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in jam band/recording class from 7 to 9 p.m. for ages tion contact the shelter at 447-5605. North Conway Village. The program is free and 11-adult. This ongoing series is designed to put all Bake Sale & Local Produce. The Effingham Preservation Society is serving home-made treats Living Well – Chronic Disease Self- open to the public to discuss feelings about the those scales, chords, and rhythm studies to real- death of loved ones. For more information call Jeff world use, develop group performance skills, tap every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grange Management Program. The next six–week Building on Route 153 in the Center Effingham Living Well Program for folks living with a chron- at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care into your creative potential, teach methods for Services of NCC at 356-7006. expanding one core idea into a whole song, give Historic District. Folks are welcome to sit down ic disease or living with someone who has a chron- and enjoy coffee, conversation, and the historic ic disease will begin today from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Home School Support Group. The Brownfield students a chance to interact with their musical peers, and explore the art of multi-track recording. setting. Proceeds are used to maintain and reno- noon at The Memorial Hospital. Classes are high- Public Library in Brownfield, Maine will hold a vate this historic landmark. ly participative, where mutual support and success Home School Support Group every Wednesday Taught by Chad Cummings, the drop-in fee for build the participants’ confidence in their ability to from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will organize field students is $15, or sign up for the whole session for Bartlett Historical Society Hours. The Bartlett manage their health and maintain active fulfilling trips, do projects, find other kids your kids age, $40. Call 447-4737. Historical Society is open Saturdays from 12 to 2 lives. Participation in this class will give the indi- and moral support for parents. For more informa- Music for Babies. Mountain Top Music Center p.m. at the Bartlett Historical Society on Route 16 vidual the ability to: set goals that are do-able, tion call 207-935-3003. on Main Street in Conway will hold music for just north of Heritage-NH in Glen. For more information call 383-4110. work with others, find support and solutions to Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation babies classes from 9:30 to 10 a.m. In this free health concerns, make daily tasks easier, get more Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature pro- class, babies from birth through eighteen months Blessing of the Animals. A new special event at out of doctor’s visits, gain control of their lives. gram for children ages three through five and their play interactive games involving familiar songs, the Remick Museum in Tamworth. Blessing of the For more information, call 356-5461, ext. 291. caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC rhymes, and rhythm. Activities are designed to Animals will take place on the grounds of Remick Pre-registration is requested. Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in stimulate babies' cognitive development. Song Farm on at 10 a.m. A multi-denominational team Play Time for Young Children with Autism. Albany. For more information call 447-6991 or on sheets are included so that you can bring the songs of MWV clergy will lead a ceremony to bless you The MWV Children's Museum will be hosting a the web at www.tinmtn.org. home to enjoy. Taught by Sharon Novak. Please and your pet(s). They will also bless the livestock weekly play time for young children with autism register by calling 447-4737. on Remick Farm. This event will celebrate the gift Old Time String Band. Mountain Top Music of animals in our lives, while invoking the protec- called Puzzle Project Play Time. Puzzle Project Center’s Old Time String Band will be plucking Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Play Time is every Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Center on Main Street in Conway will hold music tion of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ani- away with jam sessions on Wednesday evenings mals, whose feast day is Oct. 4. MWV Children's Museum. The MWV from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Music Center. Bring for toddlers classes from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For chil- Children's Museum is located at 2936 White your fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, dul- dren between 18 months and three years old, this Captain Enoch Remick House Hearthside Mountain Highway in North Conway. Families cimer, recorder, flute, harmonica, accordion, auto- class offers children and their caregivers an oppor- Dinner. Join us for a hearthside dinner at the with young children with autism are encouraged harp, drum, etc. This class is taught by Seth tunity to dance, play rhythm instruments, sing, Captain Enoch Remick House in Tamworth from to come to the Museum at this time to play and Austen, a musician with over 25 years experience and play games using familiar songs. This class 5 to 7 p.m. The menu for each meal varies depend- find support. Call 356-2992 with questions. This teaching and performing. For more information stimulates musical and cognitive development. ing upon the season. The fee for the dinner is $35 program is supported by a grant from The Bryne call 447-4737. Song sheets are included so that you can bring the per person. Call 323-8002 to reserve your space. Foundation. songs home to enjoy all week. $8/class, please reg- Evening Program Series. The AMC Pinkham T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet ister by calling 447-4737. Story Time in Tamworth. The Cook Memorial Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) Notch Visitor Center will present Backcountry Library offers a story time for toddlers from 10:30 at the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Playgroups. Even Start Family Literacy Program Skiing in Yellowstone with Dr. Roger Zimmerman to 11:30 a.m. and another for preschoolers from 1 Street and Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. Playgroup will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at at 8 p.m. All programs are free and open to the to 2 p.m. on the first three Tuesdays of each For information contact Linda Littlefield at 539- Effingham Elementary School. Playgroups are public. For more information call 466-2727. month. For more information call 323-8510. 8090. open to children, birth to six years old and their Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday parents. Any questions call Even Start at 539- from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Wednesday 1 White Mountain Stamp Club. The White 9126. Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian Breastfeeding Support Group. The Family Church in Freedom Village. For more information Birthing Center at the Memorial Hospital in Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and again Friday 3 on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at call 539-2637. North Conway will hold a breastfeeding support A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings the home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Geology of Redstone Quarry. Join Tin group every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thursdays held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- Route 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald Mountain Conservation Center and Steve at 4:30 p.m. in the Family Birthing Center at the 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near Hill Road in Albany). Everyone interested in col- Swenson from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to explore the his- Memorial Hospital. This group is free and open to you. lecting stamps is welcome to attend. Fore more tory and geology of Redstone Quarry. Participants all breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding peer Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, counselors and lactation specialists facilitate the information call Barbara at 447-5461 or email at should meet at the Hemlock Lane cul-de-sac in [email protected]. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Redstone. Wear sturdy shoes for a moderate hike. program. Babies and siblings are welcome. For Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go Young Adult Book Group. The Conway Public Bring a snack and water. Call 447-6991 for reser- more information call the Memorial Hospital at to www.nhaa.net to find one near you 356-5461 ext. 146. Library invites young people in grades six and up vations. “The Fall of the House of Usher.” The Resort Camera Club Meeting. The North Country to join its Young Adult Book Group. Discussions Maria Muldaur at the Barnstormers. Arts take place on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and there Players of Mt. Washington Valley will present Council of Tamworth presents legendary blues Camera Club meets Sept. through May on the Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Fall of the House of first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 are always plenty of snacks. diva Maria Muldaur and The Free Radicals at 7:30 Usher” on October 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and p.m. at the Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth. p.m. in the Ham Room of the Conway Public Thursday 2 on Oct. 5 and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Eastern Library. The first meeting is informational and the For tickets and information visit www.artstam- Addiction Treatment Center Fundraiser. Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway. “Usher” is worth.org or call 323-8104. second is competition (digital and prints). Contact directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann with choreog- Mount Washington Valley Addiction Treatment NHPlein Air Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale. Join Ed Bergeron, President, at 356-6936 for more raphy by Jeanne Limmer. All seats are $15. For Solutions, together with the Flatbread Pizza the NHPlein Air Artists at the Remick Museum in information. Also, visit our website: www.north- reservations, call 356-5776 or by e-mail at Company hope to move one step closer to provid- Tamworth for a Paint Out and Wet Paint sale from countrycameraclub.org. Our club is a member of [email protected] . the New England Camera Club Council. Come ing a solution to problems of alcohol and drug 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artists will donate a portion check us out, all levels are welcome! addiction with their first ever fundraiser. The Friday Painters’ Group. The Mt. Washington of their sales to the Remick Museum. For more fundraiser will begin at 4 p.m. at the Flatbread Valley Arts Association’s Friday Painters’ Group information contact the museum at 323-8002. Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the Pizza Company at the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza in will be at the Jenkins’ place in Madison. The Tamworth Farmers’ Market. The Tamworth Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. North Conway and will include a both a silent and group will meet at 9 a.m. at the junction of Route Farmers’ Market will run every Saturday through Coffee, tea, sweets and great conversation are all live auction, a 50/50 raffle, live entertainment, and 153 and Horse Leg Hill Road near Purity Spring Columbus Day weekend from 9 a.m. to noon, rain part of this morning. Bring a friend or come alone. of course a bevy of delicious pizza to choose from. Resort. All are welcome. In the event of rain, meet or shine. The market is held at the Unitarian All are welcome. If you would like more information about the at the Swift River Covered Bridge in Conway. Call Church parking lot at the intersection of Route Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one Flatbread Fundraiser, or about the efforts of the 356-0764 or 207-935-4079 for information and 113 and Main Street in Tamworth Village. Anyone to one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Mount Washington Valley Addiction Treatment directions. The group is free of charge. wishing to participate in the farmers’ market can Co-sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers Solutions, please call 356-9955 or logon to Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark contact Bob at 323-2392 or Peg at 323-2368. Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up www.mwvats.org. Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 an appointment at 356-3231. Bloomin’ Babies Mother’s Group. The Birth to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- Sunday 5 Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church House in Bridgton, Maine will offer Bloomin’ 2200. Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is in Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell Babies Mother’s Group every Thursday from 10 Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of free dinner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. a.m. to 12 p.m. All parents with babies and pre- Library hosts infant and toddler story time from Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha Eggs & Issues: Senatorial Debate: The Eggs school siblings are welcome. For more informa- 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and and Issues Business Leader’s Breakfast brought to tion call 207-647-5919 or on the web at 1537. relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and www.birthhousebridgton.com. you by the Mt. Washington Economic Council Story Time at MWV Children’s Museum. The locations vary throughout the Valley. For more will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking MWV Children’s Museum presents its weekly information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene Conway Grand Hotel in North Conway. Senator Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks half-hour story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- Sununu and Governor Shaheen will debate the 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. North Conway. Children from ages birth to six ga.com. issues most important to N.H. residents. The cost Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- years old are the focal audience for this fun and is $15 for Council and Chamber members and $17 fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- informative story time. Call 356-2992 for more for non-members. Call MWVEC at 447-6622 to mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. information. register by Sept. 29. Jam Band/Recording Class. Mountain Top

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B5 Entertainment

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Almost There - Albany Joshua Tree Bakery - West Ossipee Simon Crawford Fri., & Sat., Sept. 26 & 27 (A) Classic Pop Open Mic Fridays Local Talent

Club 550 - North Conway May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village The Met - North Conway Village Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop A Spoken Word Wednesdays (N) Open Mic

Delaney’s Hole in the Wall - North Conway Rafferty’s - North Conway Now is Now Wed., Oct. 1 (N) Rock Stump Trivia Night Thursdays (N) Trivia

Eagle Mtn. House - Jackson Red Fox Bar & Grille - Jackson Clare Gardner Sunday, Sept. 28 (B) Piano TBA Sun., Sept. 28 (B) (9 a.m.) Jazz

Homestead Restaurant - North Conway Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann Rick Hemsley-Buzzel Fri. and Sat., Sept. 26 & 27 (N) Solo guitar

Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano Brian Lessard Fundraiser Thurs., Sept.25 (N) Rock Clare Gardner Mondays (N) Piano and Vocals Amorphous Fri., & Sat., Sept. 26 & 27 (N) Rock

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$10 @ Tucks M&D Productions Valley Round-Up finds a new home M&D Art classes for all ages and a wide variety of interests Productions’ Arts Association announces full slate of fall art classes Appreciation The Mt. Washington Valley Arts “Everyone Can Draw!” (J.P. Goodwin), well as higher level art classes.” Party set for Association recently announced its first- “The Expressive Arts and Yoga” (Kara Registration for all courses will be ever schedule of fall classes. Ten courses Ryder), “Stamp-A-Stack of Christmas held from Sept. 12 through Sept. 29, or will be offered throughout the fall sea- Cards” (Debbie Eastman), and one week prior to class start date. All Sept. 27 son and will include six-week courses for “INTRO‘2’FUSION” (Stephanie classes will be held in the MWVAA M&D Productions’ search for a building new skills as well as one- and Demme). office at Norcross Place next to RSN. stable home has finally come to an two-part workshops. The variety of Through the wide array of visual arts Costs range from $35-$130 for mem- end. Their new theater will be at the classes being offered ranges from classes classes offered, the MWVAA intends to bers, and $45-$150 for non-members. same location where they began for preschool-age children to grade- provide numerous avenues of creative More information including course almost 10 years ago, but now it is school-age children to teens and adults. expression for members of the commu- descriptions, dates and prices can be called Willow Common and the The MWVAA’s new class schedule is nity. found online at mwvarts.org or by calling ▲ storefronts have been updated along part of its ongoing mission to make the “We are excited about the classes. In 603-356-ARTS (2787). with the wiring, roof and heating sys- visual arts accessible to the community. planning the schedule, we wanted to tem. An “Appreciation Day” party will The Mt. Washington Valley Arts Classes like “Art Exploration for Young include a wide range of classes, so there be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7 Association is an independent, community Children” and “Abstract Painting for would be something for all ages and p.m. The evening will be full of sur- focused, non-profit organization, which Kids” with Melanie Levitt and Elizabeth abilities,” said Claudia Needham, Vice prise announcements, including the exists to promote the study, appreciation Irwin’s “Puppet Making” will help foster President of the MWVAA Board of new name for the theatre. It will be a and display of the visual arts, particularly an appreciation for art at an early age, Trustees. “I should note that we're bit more fitting to the new beginning the art of the Mount Washington Valley. while Lori Badger’s “Charms for Teens” already planning classes for winter and and new commitment to the commu- The Mount Washington Valley Arts will engage teenage. spring 2009 and are open to hearing the nity. Association would like to thank The Adults have a variety of media to interests of the community. Among the “Everything has kind of come full Goldberg Foundation and The Ham choose from: “Watercolor for the many options out there, we will also be circle,” says Mark DeLancey, M&D’s Foundation for their generous support. Absolute Beginner” (Sharon Soule), focusing on offering business develop- Managing Director. “It’s funny, we did “Vitreous Flux” (Lisa Surette), ment classes for established artists as a couple of shows in this space before we settled on the end location, but this remodeled space will work out fine for the theatre and its future.” entire event for families. Kara Rayder is offering Yoga Massage Ken Martin adds, “We just wanted CFFC welcomes Amanda Wirling and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Fitness to thank all those people who have and Sandra Mercurio, both AFAA certi- Cranmore Family Fitness Center is helped us over the past 10 years and Continued from Page B3 fied with several years of experience, to located at the base of Cranmore couldn’t think of a better way to do it the Personal Training team. They join a Mountain Resort in North Conway. than to say it with a huge thank you The indoor tennis courts will be professional staff that can customize a CFFC offers climbing, tennis, indoor party. So this is for you, the communi- transformed for Dodgeball and Floor fitness routine to help clients reach a pool, gymnastics, a full Nautilus circuit, ty.” Hockey competition beginning Nov. 2. greater level of fitness. Small group cardio and strength training equipment Guests will enjoy “Voice of the Games are scheduled outside of tennis personal training is available for two to as well as a full menu of fitness classes Valley” winners Ashley Spalding, play and promise a throwback to the four clients who share similar fitness that are complimentary to members. Rebecca Deschanes, Joel Guilford, glory days of playground games. Not goals. Non-members are welcome to join for a and Ryan Deachman, who will enter- only are these leagues a great way to Also, two massage therapists have day by purchasing a guest pass. For tain with the voices that made them have fun with others, they’re an incred- been added to the full service massage more information, visit the redesigned not only stars, but winners. ible workout as well. offering. Tamara Wood is a newly website at www.cranmorefitness.com or For kids, birthday party packages licensed N.H. massage therapist and call 356-6301. ▲ M&D continues Page B8 now include an inflatable bouncy house and 65-foot obstacle course. Other options include exclusive use of the indoor pool, climbing wall, tennis court BURN AFTER READING FREE Wi-Fi Full Take Out and gymnastics studio and use of a party Starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Frances Mac Dermond Menu Available Written by Ethan & Joel Coen Darts, Pool, 7 TV’s, Kid’s Menu room. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B7 Valley Round-Up

Flatbread Fundraiser will help raise funds to open addiction treatment center MWV Addiction Treatment Solutions to hold first fundraiser Oct. 2 While the problems of alcohol and Eastern Slope Inn Plaza in North year following debates about the lack of include individual as well as family ther- drug addiction persists within the Mt. Conway and will include both a silent addiction treatment options for Carroll apy, and acupuncture, which have been Washington Valley, on Oct. 2 Mt. and a live auction, a 50/50 raffle, live County residents. MWVATS consists of proven to reduce drug cravings, ease Washington Valley Addiction Treatment entertainment, and of course a bevy of a group of local professionals serving as withdrawal symptoms, and help stabilize Solutions, together with the Flatbread delicious pizza to choose from. Board of Directors, as well as many ded- mood. Dorian Kramer, Acupuncturist Pizza Company, hope to move one step All proceeds from the Oct. 2 icated volunteers whose goal is to pro- and Board Vice President states, "We closer to providing a solution to that Flatbread benefit will go to benefit the vide a nonprofit community based out- have chosen a non-medical model of problem with their first ever fundraiser. Mount Washington Valley Addiction patient addiction treatment program to treatment, which will be tailored to suit The fundraiser will begin at 4 p.m. at Treatment Solutions (MWVATS). The serve all area residents. each individual addict's needs, through the Flatbread Pizza Company at the MWVATS group formed in April of this Other key elements of the program a combination of therapy, acupuncture, and other methods like yoga, medita- tion, Reiki, and exercise, we aim to treat the whole individual in order to treat their addiction, instead of only address- Celebration of new exhibit to be held Sept. 25 ing their symptoms." The Oct. 2 Flatbread Fundraiser will Tree House Exhibit Party at MWV Children’s Museum provide an important first step for the MWV Addiction Treatment Solutions The MWV Children’s Museum is the Foss Mountain Design team and doors in 2006. to realize their goal. “Board members hosting a Tree House Exhibit Party on funding by the Kendal C. and Anna Mark your calendars for Sept. 25 to and volunteers will be on hand to Thursday, Sept. 25. At 6 p.m., the doors Ham Foundation, the Robert and be at the MWV Children’s Museum answer questions, but the fundraiser is will open to the general public and the Dorothy Goldberg Foundation and the from 6 to 8 p.m. This fun event is a also about having fun and having an festivities will conclude at 8 p.m. Arthur Getz Foundation. Thank you!” great way to support the development of opportunity for the community to get to “We are really trying to get the word The tree house exhibit is the the MWV Children’s Museum and con- know us better,” urges MWVATS vol- out to the community that this is a big first major addition to the MWV gratulate the staff, board and volunteers unteer Beth Gray. night to be at the MWV Children’s Children’s Museum since it opened its on this major accomplishment: the The auctions for the event will Museum,” explained Kate Stanley, mar- adding of a $24,000 tree house exhibit! include over 100 items ranging from keting chairperson for the MWV The MWV Children’s Museum is area dining gift certificates, to vacation Children’s Museum. “We have arranged located at 2936 White Mountain and spa packages. The silent auction for donations of food, spirits and Highway in North Conway in the Stan will begin at 4 p.m. and the live auction entertainment so that this is a fun and Dan’s Sports Plaza. For more infor- at 7 p.m. night out for all who attend.” mation and to RSVP for the Tree House For more information about the J-Town Deli, Café Carleo, and White Party, call 356-2992. The MWV Flatbread Fundraiser, or about the efforts Mountain Cider Company have donated Children’s Museum also has a website, of the Mount Washington Valley food for the event and Kathy Bennett, a www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org. ▲ Addiction Treatment Solutions, call 356- ▲ founding board member of the MWV 9955 or logon to www.mwvats.org. Children’s Museum and the marketing director of Cranmore, will be perform- campaign, 2009 season, the smaller ing at the event. studio shows planned, “Voice of the “We are so excited that the tree house M&D Valley” ’09, high school collaboration exhibit is at stage one completion. Continued from Page B7 in March, new membership drive cam- Although other educational enrich- paign, and other unique collaborations ment manipulatives will be added Martin will speak about the new uniting the community like never over time, the exhibit is ready for use 2009 season. Other guest speakers will before, it will be a huge kick off for the by our guests,” said Shelly Morin, be Janice Crawford of the MWV award winning theater that has been executive director, MWV Children’s Chamber; Christy Hikel, M&D there for you from the beginning. Museum. “This day would not have Educational Director, Virginia Moore, Anyone interested in attending this been possible without the dedication of and Rick Broussard, the editor of N.H. event should RSVP by either calling Magazine. There will be a wine tasting 662-7591 before Sept. 26, or mailing from Vintner’s Cellar next door after the theater at [email protected]. the guest speakers and announcements. 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Big views from Mt. Shaw and Mt. Flagg A ramble across the Ossipees

A clifftop view of Lake Winnipesaukee is found along the recently opened Bridle Path in the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area on the Ossipee Range. This spot is just a half-mile hike up from the Castle grounds. (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo)

By Steve Smith ignated hiker’s parking area on the right, Pond and headed up the recently blazed upper mile of Bridle Path. The THE OSSIPEE RANGE IS AN just outside the Castle property gate opened Bridle Path trail. This green- new footway was a little hard to follow in expanding frontier for hikers. Though near the Castle Springs bottling plant. blazed footway climbed easily up Oak places, but there were plenty of green its two best-known destinations — the (If these parking spaces are full, hikers Ridge and in just half a mile reached a blazes and orange surveyor’s ribbons to open, ledgy Bald Knob and lofty Mt. must park at the lower trailhead on junction where a side path curled left show the way. This rougher route passed Shaw, at 2,990 feet the highest peak in Route 171 near Severance Road.) and up to a clifftop with a nice view over another viewpoint over the lake and the region — have been fairly well- Drivers should be aware that the access Lake Winnipesaukee. eventually deposited me on the white- known for years, the acquisition of the road is undergoing major reconstruc- From the junction the Bridle Path blazed Oak Ridge Cutoff (which can be 5,000-acre Castle in the Clouds proper- tion, and also that tractor-trailers from eased down to the Faraway Mountain used as an alternate approach from the ty by the Lakes Region Conservation the bottling plant may be encountered. Trail. I followed that to the left for 0.1 Faraway Mountain Trail). Trust (LRCT) in 2003 opened up many I strolled across the beautiful Castle mile, and just past a 90-degree turn I HIKING continues Page B10 new possibilities for trekking on this grounds to the kiosk by little Shannon veered right onto the freshly cut and scenic and interesting range. Every year since then, it seems, new trails have been opened or old ones res- urrected on the Ossipees. For the first few years the effort was spearheaded by the tireless Castle Property Adopter, Dave Roberts of Farmington. When Roberts retired from his vol- unteer position in 2007, his role was taken over by Larry DeGeorge of Mirror Lake. He has assembled a crew of 16 volunteers known as the “Whippers and Loppers” who keep the Castle trails open for hiking, snowshoe- ing and X-C skiing. About half the trails have their own individual adopters. At this point there are about 40 miles of blazed trails on and adjacent to the Castle grounds. Many of these are grassy, gently-graded carriage roads. Some of the connecting and outlying trails are more in the nature of rough and tumble footpaths. There are numerous viewpoints to choose from, and hikes can range from an easy couple of miles to an epic 15-mile loop. The forest is mostly hardwoods, so fall is a colorful time to hike here. Last Tuesday (September 16) was cool and partly cloudy, good weather for a long ramble on the Ossipees. From Route 171 in Moultonborough I drove up steep Ossipee Park Road to the des-

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B9 Nooks & Crannies

Hiking Continued from Page B9

After a half-mile climb up the Cutoff I turned right on the High Ridge Trail, a grass-surfaced carriage road that runs for five miles along the spine of the range. The walking on this trail is about as smooth as you can get. After a long, level stroll, there was a mile of mellow climbing up long switchbacks to the summit of Mt. Shaw. If you’ve never been to the top of Shaw, you’re missing one of New Hampshire’s top-shelf views. The Castle trail crew really opened up the north vista a few years ago. Beyond the lower northern ridges of the Ossipees, the high peaks of the Whites stretch across the horizon, from Moosilauke on the west to the Carters and Baldfaces on the east. Over thirty 4,000-footers can be seen. Closer by to the east is the broad sheet of Ossipee Lake. A rocky section of the Gorilla Trail leads On Tuesday scudding clouds up towards the summit of Mt. Flagg in obscured the summits to the north, but the Ossipee Range. In addition to its the view was still entertaining. A rustic gnarly footing, this recently reclaimed log seat beside the summit carriage road trail is notable for the extensive white provided a convenient seat. birch forest that surrounds it. The area With the afternoon ahead of me, I was burned by a forest fire in 1953. decided to check out the Gorilla Trail, (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo) one of several historic trails on the Ossipees that have recently been Though obscure in places, the Shaw and Flagg there were grassy, park- of Mt. Washington rising directly restored, largely through the work of a Gorilla Trail was profusely blazed in yel- like glades of gleaming birches. Then behind Mt. Chocorua. hiker known as the “Trail Bandit.” The low and red and easy to follow as it the hike became a continuous hop-and- Another five minutes along the trail Gorilla leads down an eastern ridge descended southeast and then east from scramble over jumbles of white boul- brought me to an open shoulder with from Mt. Shaw to 2,390-foot Mt. Flagg, Mt. Shaw. Two things stood out: the ders. spectacular white ledges and sweeping where open ledges provide wide views. entire area is blanketed with an attrac- Just beyond the Castle property views over the Lakes Region. I’d recently read an intriguing report on tive forest of young white birch, the boundary, a short climb led to the open Feeling adventurous, I decided to Mt. Flagg on the informative hiking aftermath of a big 1953 fire, and the summit of Mt. Flagg, where Mt. Shaw hike down the well-used Mt. Flagg Trail website (www.franklinsites.com/ hikepho- footing is as rocky as you’ll find on any loomed nearby to the west and the to Camp Merrowvista near Dan Hole tos/) maintained by Tamworth tramper trail in the region. Whites were emerging from the clouds Pond, then walk and hitchhike the nine Jeremy Clark. Down in the long saddle between to the north. Unique to Flagg is the view miles back to my car.

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Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Mt. Shaw, the highest peak in the Ossipee Range, looms close by in the view from the open ledges of Mt. Flagg. (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo)

The steady two-mile descent on the was terrible for hitchhiking, with little Castle grounds is 8.2 miles round trip Mountain Guide” for maps and descrip- Mt. Flagg Trail was rocky in its upper traffic and no shoulder for drivers to pull with 1,800 feet of climbing. The Gorilla tions of these and other trails in the White section. I emerged at a road on the camp off on. Trail to the Mt. Flagg ledges is 1.6 miles Mountains. grounds, surprised to see that it was in After another 3 1/2 miles of road each way; a return to Mt. Shaw entails Steve Smith, author of “Wandering session with school groups. (Hikers are walking I gratefully accepted a ride from 800 more feet of climbing. This trail is Through the White Mountains: A Hiker’s welcome to climb the Mt. Flagg Trail, a local who frequently hikes the not shown on the official LRCT Castle Perspective,” has hiked and written about but must check in at the camp office.) Ossipees. In gathering darkness I made trail map and is recommended only for the White Mountains for more than 20 From the camp I walked 2 1/2 miles the mile-and-a-half trek up the Shannon experienced hikers. ▲ years. He owns the Mountain Wanderer out Canaan Road to Route 171. I soon Brook Trail and back to my car. Map and Book Store in Lincoln, and lives discovered that this country highway The hike to Mt. Shaw from the Editor’s note: Pick up “The AMC White with his wife, Carol, in Lincoln.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B11 On the Rockpile

Views have been spectacular Summit crew sees autumn coming to the Valley

WEATHER

Beautifully clear skies at the summit allowed Observers to see the sun setting behind Camel’s Hump MT. WASHINGTON in the Green Mountains, with Mt. Whiteface on the right, at the bottom of Camel’s Hump’s slope. OBSERVATORY Mt. Whiteface is in the Adirondacks and is 129 miles away. (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow Apr. 29 40 13 1.99” 7.20” 30 17 8 0.08” 0.80” May 1 22 12 0.03” 0.30” 23418— — 3 39 27 0.20” — 4 40 29 0.22” — 54224 — — Highest recorded wind gust,Apr.29, 87 miles per hour out of the West.

By Stacey Kawecki Weather Observer Mount Washington Observatory ONE HUNDRED-PLUS MILE views and clear skies became the normal this week on the summit, which allowed the crew to witness the slow bursts of autumn color coming from the valleys below. The trend started on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Lingering low level moisture after the remnants of former hurricane Ike created an indecisive environment, and the summit went in and out of the fog. Out of the fog, there was an undercast and visibility up to 130 miles, but the fog sporadically persisted through Wednesday. High pressure building into the area made for a fantastically smooth shift change, as fog cleared early morn- ing and the skies above were mostly free of clouds. The approach of a cold front associ- ated with low pressure situated well north, in Canada, put the summits in and out of the fog once again. The only precipitation recorded on the summit for the past week occurred with this frontal passage in the wee hours of Thursday morning, and it was merely a trace of drizzle. The real story with this frontal passage is the fact that tempera- tures dropped to the middle 20s and rime began to form on all surfaces. As Canadian high pressure built overhead, fog gave way to 120- and 130- mile views on Friday, with calm winds and a full day of sunshine. The dry air led to relative humidity just shy of single digits, and the calm weather sustained through Saturday. The approach and passage of another dry cold front led to fog on Sunday. Monday, another Canadian high built into the area, mak- ing for fantastic views and another calm and clear day on the summit. By looking at the past week, it would be hard to remember that Mt. Washington is known as the home of the world’s worst weather. It looks like fall in the valleys, but the crew is anx- iously awaiting that first snowflake to flutter to the ground (or be blown all around the summit by ridiculously high wind speeds)! ▲

Page B12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Sports Highlights Racers were part of an 86-person field from eight schools KHS mountain bike team racers compete in first race of season CONWAY — The Kennett Eagles and Ben Emery was 6th, Brian Behr 7th, Brett Fryeburg Raiders mountain bike teams Jacobs 8th, Zack Spadacini 9th, and Ryan had their first race of the season on the Cassidy 14th. Grey Willams was 20th, Kennett bike trail on Wednesday, Sept. Zack Hill 27th, Alex Cullen 30th, and 17. Eighty-six riders from eight schools in Matt Halupowski 32nd. New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont For the Raiders, Jacob Brackett was competed in the race. first in the A race at 43:13, with team mate Athletes in the A, B, and C classes Chad Connell in 2nd, and Ethan Fellows raced 4, 3, and 2 laps of the 2.3-mile in 7th. In the B race Ben Mullen was 5th, course. The Kennett Eagles came out on Seamus Fieder –Sullivan was 7th, and Sol top for the day with 18 points, based on Winkler was 9th, and Trevor McKeith the total of their lowest six place-points. 10th. Jeff Lillibridge and Andrew Morin The Fryeburg Raiders were just behind were 15th and 16th, Dylin Quinn, Hunter with 31 points. Scoring for Kennett were Blake, Brandon Lee, and Alex Kiesman, Byron Gill, winner of the B group in his were 18th-21st. In the C race Charles first race, Zack Cromwell, Alex Couture, Wiesemann was 24th, Peter Caffrey 25th, Henry Gotjen, Alex Leich and Kyle Ross. followed by Marcus Buzzell, Barrett For Fryeburg scoring points were Jacob Wilson, and Zack Frank in 35th, 43rd Brackett, winner of the A race, Chad Ready at the start of the A race are Ryan Gregory of Kennett High, a Vermont Academy and 47th. Connell, Ben Mullen, Ethan Fellows, Racer, Alex Couture of Kennett, and Jacob Brackett and Chad Connell of Fryeburg. Tilton School’s Pat Souza won the C Seamus Fieder-Sullivan and Sol Winkler. (Martha Leich Photo) race in 27:44 and their female racer fin- The Tilton School was third in the first ished in 36:20 as the only girl in the race. race for their new team. They were fol- For the Eagles, Alex Leich was 4th in DeGregorio was 11th, RJ Gray 12th, Alex This race was the Eagles only home lowed by Proctor Academy, White Mt. the A race followed by Ryan Gregory in Kramp 14th, and PJ Brooks 17th. In the C meet of the season. Next Wednesday both School, New Hampton School, Vermont 6th. In the B race Byron Gill was first in race Zack Cromwell and Henry Gotjen teams will travel to New Hampton School Academy and Okemo Mt. School. 36:28, Alex Couture was 3rd. Kyle were 2nd and 3rd, and Kyle Ross was 5th. for the second race of the season. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B13 As The Wheels Turn

Don’t forget Bike for Books on Oct. 11! Fall biking — it just doesn’t get any better than this By Peter Minnich is between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Contributing Writer John Fuller School on Pine Street in YOU REMEMBER THE STORY North Conway. All three routes go out about the ant and the grasshopper from through Whitaker Woods, behind the Aesop’s fables? The grasshopper plays school. all day while the ant works hard. Then, The five-mile route, marked with when winter sets in, the grasshopper is orange signs, makes use of trails in cold and hungry. He stops by the ant’s Whitaker Woods and the Memorial house and asks for food and shelter. The Hospital fitness trail network. These ant gives him a lecture on working trails are easy off-road trails that should instead of playing around all day. Well, be rideable by anyone with a fat tire bike every autumn, I think of that story. I frit- and modest riding skills. The trails are tered away the whole summer, riding my wide, fairly free of obstacles and have bikes here and there, acting like I didn’t only minor uphills. These trails are have a care in the world. appropriate for children who have some Now, if I don’t get my wood in and off-road experience. seal up the old homestead, I’ll suffer the The 20-mile route, marked with blue same fate as the grasshopper. Problem is, signs, makes use of established trails and this is the best weather for biking — gravel roads on both the east and west cool, clear, and colorful. Did grasshop- sides of the Valley, connected by sec- per have to deal with such temptations? tions of paved road to create a true cir- Last Friday I rode with Sally cumnavigational “tour d’ valley.” McMurdo and Steve Swenson to check Known as the “Standard Route,” it exits out the conditions of the Standard Whitaker Woods at Kearsarge Road, Route for the upcoming Bike for Books. follows the power lines through Then, on Saturday, I rode some of the Cranmore to Thompson Road at the same trails with Rob Adair for the Jen’s Pudding Pond gate. At the Pudding Friends Ride to Beat Cancer, exploring Pond kiosk, the route bears right on a the single tracks east of the Powerline woods road for a short jog around the Trail, some of which will be among the perimeter of the Sticks and Stones trail advanced variations for the Bike for network, then rejoins the Powerline Books. Trail to continue south a mile and a half The Bike for Books is the fall bicy- to the Red Stone Quarry area. cling classic of the Valley. Originally Turning left, the route follows the called the Trek for Tots, it morphed into well-traveled quarry roads to reach the the Bike for Books when the beneficiary trail along the Mountain Division rail became the North Conway Library. The tracks which lead out to East Conway Bike for Books is not a race. It’s a fun- Road near the Conway Police Station. ride tour with three marked routes of 5, Crossing the road, entering the road by 20, and 30 miles. the police station, the route follows the It always takes place in early October paved road to Smith-Eastman Park, at the height of the foliage season. This Sally McMurdo and Steve Swenson try out the Powerline section of the Standard Route where it connects to the east end of the year Bike for Books takes place on of the Bike for Books, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11. Conway Rec Trail. The Conway Rec Saturday, Oct. 11. Check in at the start (Peter Minnich/Mountain Ear Photo) Trail follows the scenic north bank of the Saco River for a mile and a half to Lamplighter’s Beach, then continues west along the river on single track to pass under Route 16 near Davis Park. After crossing the Conway Covered StrataMax Bridge, the halfway point refreshment stop is reached at the Swift River Covered Bridge on West Side Road. Riders refresh here with bagels, Resilient bananas, donuts, and juice before riding the return leg. For a quick direct return to the start, some riders hop on the West Side Road bike lane and ride six Flooring by miles north to the junction with River Road, then one mile back to the John Fuller School. Riders continuing the standard off- road route will turn left onto Armstrong Passaconaway Road, then right onto High Street for the long climb to the gate at the start of Forest Road 380. Bypassing the gate, the route follows FS 380 down a long hill and north through the Moat Brook area to a connector that Beauty Made leads to Echo Lake State Park. Exit onto West Side Road and ride back to the start on River Road. The Standard Route takes about four to five hours to to Last… complete, getting back to John Fuller in time to replenish with a fine lunch by Elvio’s Pizzeria. A more advanced route, marked with yellow signs, follows the Standard Now on Sale! Route, but adds numerous single-track variations along the way. Sticks and Stones, Side Hill Trail, Mineral Site Trail, Red’s Trail, and the Echo Lake single track make up some of the varia- tions on the advanced route. It’s not ...Covering The necessary to do them all. Riders can DISCOUNT piece together a customized route to suit their time and skill limits. Just fol- Area For Over low the signs and use the handy route FLOORING map provided at the start. 40 years! Knowledgeable local riders will be at the registration desk and along the route to offer advice.

Page B14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Come on out on the 11th and enjoy right: NEMBA riders Charlie Kling the foliage while contributing to a wor- and Jeff Allen ready to start the Jen’s thy cause. Entry fees are $20 for an indi- Friends benefit hike and bike event last vidual rider, $30 for a couple, $35 for a Saturday morning at Cranmore. family, and $10 for kids under 17. Save $5 by pre-registering before Oct. 4. below: October 2006: Bike for Books Stop by the Library on Main Street to riders stop at the Swift River Covered register or go on-line at www.northcon- Bridge in Conway to refuel before waylibrary.com. All proceeds benefit the starting the return leg of the ride. North Conway Library. (Peter Minnich/Mountain Ear Photos)

SPEAKING OF FOLIAGE RIDES and good places to view the leaves, one of my favorites is Sugar Hill. A couple of weeks ago Sally and I joined John Renda and a few other riders for a Saturday ride from Franconia Village. It was one of those iffy days at the end of a rainy spell — it might have been the remnants of hurri- cane Ike — that started off cloudy and turned into a brilliant late summer day. We decided not to attack the climb over Sugar Hill first off; instead, At the fork with Scotland Road, we rode south on Route 116 to 112, within sight of Pearl Lake, the pave- turned right for a short distance, then ment resumed. In truth, the pavement left onto 116 and a long climb up was no better than the dirt — cracked through the town of Benton. The pave- and broken — requiring careful selec- ment on 116 is new and afforded us a tion of line. I was happy to be climbing smooth, fast descent toward Haverhill. it, slowly, instead of trying to avoid We turned right at French Pond Road, those craters on descent. As anyone and rode four miles north to 112 at who’s ridden to Sugar Hill knows, its Swiftwater. uphill anyway you go. Pearl Lake Road John had intended to ride west to is no different — a long, steady climb Route 302-10, then north into Bath, but with several steep pitches before reach- I had brought along a copy of a map out ing Route 117, about a half mile below of Marty Basch’s book, “The White the top of the hill. Pearl Lake Road is a Mountain Ride Guide,” which showed a good route to know about, a little short- back road short cut to Bath. er than the standard ascent up 117, but We turned right at Porter Road, with much lighter traffic, no traffic at crossed the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, all! and climbed about half a mile to the From the top of Sugar Hill, we junction with Hill Road. Porter Road looked east toward the Presidentials, turned to packed dirt before the junc- standing clear along the horizon, tion, but the dirt was as good as the already showing bands of changing pavement. We turned left onto Hill leaves, harbingers of the foliage soon to Road, climbed a bit more on dirt, then come. It was 2:30 p.m., the shadows get- descended a mile through open farm- ting long. We dropped down 117 back land into the Ammonoosuc River valley to Franconia Village, where our cars on paved road. We joined Route 302-10 waited. We changed out of sweaty rid- at the bottom of the hill, almost directly ing cloths, then drove to North across from the Brick Store, where we Woodstock for much appreciated food stopped for a welcome refueling. and drink. The total ride distance was The Brick Store, which bills itself as only 45 miles, but the elevation gain was “America’s Oldest General Store,” is an over 3000 feet. It’s a good loop with artifact from another era. The place is variety, excellent scenery and more than stuffed with goodies; its claim to fame is a few surprises along the way. smoked products such as cheese and I’m hoping for a long autumn riding pepperoni. A thick oaky smoke aroma season like we had last year. I still have suffuses the place, a little like when dozens of rides — long and short — that cleaning out your chimney. We sat out- I’d like to squeeze in between my winter side on the porch, soaking in the sun, prep chores. I feel the need to be the eating smoky sandwiches, watching the ant, but my legs still want to hop like the rural life roll by. grasshopper’s. The season’s not over till Back on our bikes, we crossed the the snow flies. So, let’s get out there and Ammonoosuc River on the Bath add to the colors! ▲ Covered Bridge, climbed up the hill on West Bath Road to the junction with Pettyboro Road on the right. We rode north on Pettyboro Road about four miles through beautiful rolling farm- land, turned right on Dodge Road, and descended to the bank of the Ammonoosuc River, which we followed upstream to Lisbon. We recrossed the river to Route 302-10, rode north a short way out of town, then turned right and climbed a steep hill — Pine Knoll St. — to get to Pearl Lake Road, which is shown on both Marty’s map and the N.H. State Bike Map. We all expected Pearl Lake Road to be paved for its entire six and a half mile length, but alas, such expectations are often disappointed on the back roads of New Hampshire. After about a mile of climbing, during which we passed a large, ugly dog barking and slavering by the edge of a backwoods yard, we arrived at the end of pavement. We stopped for a conference. Some wanted to go back down to 302-10 and continue north to 117 to go over Sugar Hill. I urged for going on — I could hear the dog still barking back down the road. We stopped a truck to ask for info about the road conditions ahead and were told the road was dirt for about a mile more. So on we went. The dirt wasn’t that bad.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B15 Sports Highlights

But Plymouth spoils Kennett’s big night with 34-6 victory Gary Millen Stadium officially opens for business By Joshua Spaulding for this project.” Sports Editor Plymouth coach Chuck Lenahan CONWAY — On paper, it was a battle pointed out that his squad was proud to of two undefeated Division IV football be part of the dedication of the stadium teams. that bears the name of his longtime rival However, in reality, it was much and friend. more than that. “Gary Millen was not just a good When Kennett and Plymouth, long- football coach, but a good person,” he time rivals in just about every sport, took stated. to the grass of the Gary Millen Stadium Lenahan, who a week earlier notched on Friday, Sept. 19, it marked the offi- his 300th career win over the course of cial grand opening ceremony of the new 38 years of coaching, noted that when he stadium, and the occasion was met with had to think of some of the best games much celebration. Plymouth has ever played, “it always With more than 1,500 people seems to come down to Kennett.” He crammed into the stands and around the continued that other teams considered fence, the Gary Millen Stadium got a themselves Plymouth’s rival, but he rousing sendoff. always said, “no, Kennett’s our rival.” Gary MacDonald, the head of the While the two coaches were fierce Gary Millen Foundation, which helped rivals on the field, before the game, after to make the stadium a reality, welcomed the game and between games, Lenahan the crowd to the Eagles’ new home. considered Millen his friend. “You can feel the energy in the air, “I know how much I miss coaching Friday night football at its very best,” he against him, talking football and scout- said. ing games,” Lenahan said. “I can only With fellow Millen Foundation Kennett’s Matt Gadomski gets sandwiched between Plymouth defenders Phil Slaughter imagine how much he is missed here at members standing behind him, (left) and Kevin Reisert as he returns his team’s first kickoff of the evening. Kennett High School.” MacDonald reminded everyone that the (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) group’s mission was to support Kennett Governor on hand High School student-athletes; and to he said. “There are so many people who “With the dedication of Gary Millen The final speaker was Gov. John date, the foundation has raised more deserve recognition for us standing here Stadium, coach Gary Millen will forever Lynch, who attended high school with than $900,000 to help fund everything tonight.” be a part of Kennett teams of the Millen in Massachusetts and played high from the press box and concession He noted that more than 260 individ- future,” he concluded. school sports with the late Kennett building at the stadium to a field hockey uals and groups contributed to the work Principal Jack Loynd welcomed the coach. field at the high school. to date, but also pointed out that the crowd on behalf of the students and staff “Gary Millen led by example; he MacDonald recalled the day two foundation’s mission didn’t end just of the school. pushed all of us to do our very best,” years earlier when the Millen because the stadium is complete. “Doesn’t Gary Millen Stadium have a Lynch stated. “He continued to act that Foundation announced their plans for “The mission of the Millen nice ring to it?” he asked, then encour- way when he was teaching and coaching the new stadium on what was then a pile Foundation does not end tonight,” aged the crowd to join him in a reality here at Kennett High School.” of dirt near the parking lot of the new MacDonald stated, pointing out that the check, as they stood under the lights, on Lynch also pointed out that having high school. group would continue to fund activities a beautiful field under a perfect Mt. the stadium named after Millen would “Tonight we officially open a stadium to benefit all the students of Kennett Washington Valley sky with bleachers remind future athletes and students we could only dream about at that time,” High School. packed with hundreds of Kennett fans. about someone who was a big part of “School spirit is on the rise and I am Kennett history. proud to be principal of Kennett High “In having the stadium named after School at this moment,” he noted. Gary Millen, future generations will “Thanks to the very generous people know there was a coach, Gary Millen, at who donated money, time and materials Kennett who made so much of a differ-

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Page B16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Local youth football teams played scrimmages on the grass at Gary Millen Stadium above: Despite the score during halftime of the high school game. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) being in Plymouth’s favor all night, Eagle fans had plenty to be excited about “It was an assignment error, and you line. It was Brennick who carried it in as their new stadium was can’t have that against a team like that,” for the touchdown with 9:13 to play, dedicated. said Sciacca of the sack that ended the making it 34-6. right: The Kennett promising Eagle drive. Neither team could do anything else Marching Band performed Kennett punted away on the first pos- on offense the rest of the game and the at halftime of the Kennett- session of the second half and Plymouth score held up as the Bobcats remained Plymouth battle. responded with a five-play drive for a undefeated at 3-0 and the Eagles fell to (Joshua Spaulding/ touchdown to make it 28-0 with 7:34 to 2-1. Mountain Ear Photos) play in the third quarter. While the game didn’t roll Kennett’s On second and four in their next pos- way, the Eagle coach was not disap- session, the Eagles got a 67-yard run pointed with the effort he got from his ence in the lives of his players,” Lynch down, bringing up third and 20, which from Lanciaux to put them inside the team, even if the kids didn’t play their said. the Bobcats didn’t complete and they 10-yard line. Brennick carried for four best game. Following the speeches, Kennett were forced to punt away. yards on first down, but was stuffed on “I was pleased with the effort,” he alumni Robbie Knox (’06), the captain Kennett couldn’t get a first down on second down. The third down pass fell said. “The kids played hard. But if we of Millen’s final team in 2005, Jeff Perry the next drive, despite a 10-yard pass incomplete, and the Plymouth defense come across another team like that we (’90), Jody McDonald (’90) and Kelly from Scott Saunders to Flynn on third sacked Saunders on fourth down, giving have to prepare better.” Jon Scruggs (’91) joined the color guard and 12, and the Eagles punted again. the visitors the ball back. Kennett will next head to Hanover to in a flag-raising ceremony and Kennett Plymouth took over at the 41-yard Plymouth marched back down the battle the Marauders on Friday, Sept. graduate Becca Deschenes sang the line and ran the ball at the Eagles, eating field and put the ball in the end zone 26, at 7 p.m. National Anthem before the ceremonial up the remainder of the first quarter with 2:42 to play in the third quarter. Having watched film of Hanover, coin toss, which was conducted by clock. The drive continued in the sec- Kyle Underwood missed the extra point Sciacca notes that they have some skilled Governor Lynch. ond quarter, but good defense by Alain after hitting the first four, and the score athletes and will be a challenge to the Lanciaux, John Brideau and Josh Potter stood at 34-0. Eagles. The game itself forced Plymouth into a fourth and 11 Kennett’s only scoring drive began at “We’re going to have our hands full,” The Bobcats and Eagles got things situation; the Bobcats, though. broke off the 17-yard line, as Lanciaux, Brennick he said. “They have two or three kids started with on-field action beginning an 18-yard run that brought them inside and Lawton carried the ball to the end that are really highly skilled. We’re five minutes early, and the Bobcats the five-yard line and from there, four of the quarter. Brennick ended the frame going to have to play better in order to quickly showed why they are one of the runs had them in the end zone and they with a 34-yard run to put the ball at the handle this crew.” top teams in the state, not just in had a 14-0 lead with 7:39 to play in the 30-yard line. He noted that in order to stick with Division IV. half. Saunders hit Lawton with a 10-yard the Marauders, the Eagles would have to The opening kickoff was returned by Kennett found themselves pinned pass on third down in the fourth quarter hold on to the football and also be able Plymouth’s Phil Slaughter all the way to deep on the next drive and on third and and after runs from Brennick and to put the Plymouth game behind them the Eagle 32-yard-line. After a couple of 15 from the 11-yard-line, Saunders loft- Lanciaux moved the ball to the five-yard and move forward. ▲ runs netted them five yards, a penalty ed a pass down the sidelines to tight end made it third and 10 and Tim Flynn Ian White. The ball fell incomplete, but came charging in and stuffed the the Plymouth defender was called for Plymouth runner, bringing up a fourth pass interference and Kennett had new and 10. life at the 25-yard-line. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Page B17 Sports Highlights

Field hockey well played Eagle girls pull out pair of 1-0 victories

By Joshua Spaulding answered the Eagles’ challenges with game to halftime scoreless. Sports Editor some offensive control of their own. Kennett went right out on the CONWAY — The Kennett field hockey However, Hillary Weber, Alex Billert offensive end again in the second half, team entered its sixth game of the season and Kalin Billert had some very strong with Brotherton and Kalin Billert get- after deadline on Monday, Sept. 22, hav- chances, including on a penalty corner ting good chances for the Eagles, only ing not allowed a goal on the season. early in the first half. to have them turned away. That fact was instrumental in helping The Eagles continued to pressure the The Eagle defense also stood the Eagles win their two most recent Bobcat net, with Melanie Allen, Marissa strong, giving the hosts a good chance games, as they scored just one goal in Strong, Michaela Brotherton and at the other end, where Saunders sent each game and still came away with vic- Kristina Drew contributing even more in a long shot on a penalty corner, only tories. to the pressure, as the Eagles kept the to have the ball kicked away by the The Eagles traveled to Bow on ball in their offensive zone. Bobcat goalie. Wednesday, Sept. 17, and came away Allen had a chance to put the Eagles Finally, midway through the half, with a 1-0 win on a tally by Kalin Billert. on the board, but her shot was saved by Weber pushed home the ball after Coach Deryl Fleming was unable to the Bobcat keeper. some solid pressure to make it 1-0. Kennett sophomore Abbey Gutowski pushes make the trip, so assistant coach Ivy The Kennett defense did get its Kalin Billert got the assist on the tally. the ball past an Oyster River defender during Spencer and athletic director Kerry chance to shine as well, as Oyster River Gutowski, Sam Meader and Weber action Monday, Sept. 15, in Conway. Brady filled in to lead the Eagles to the came back with some offensive pressure, continued to pressure the Oyster River (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo win. forcing the Eagle defense to stand defense and Allen had a shot sail wide Fleming reported that Bow had all 11 strong and keeper Tori Belkin came as the Eagles kept the offensive back and have another one that nice,” players in the circle, which meant that away with a good save to keep the game onslaught going. said Fleming. “Our fundamental skills every time the Eagles hit the ball in, it scoreless. The Bobcats tried to break out down were sloppy at the beginning, but they hit feet, giving them nine or 10 corners Kennett went right back at the Bobcats, the field on a number of occasions, only did pick it up. on the day. as Molly Saunders sent a nice pass to to have the Kennett defense and mid- “I’ll take it,” she added. “The game might’ve been a little bit Kalin Billert, who just missed hitting the fielders hold strong and prevent the ball The Eagles will play host to different than the score,” said Fleming. net on a penalty corner. Alex Billert also from moving anywhere near the net and Pembroke Academy at 4:15 p.m. on The same could be said for the missed connections on a good chance the Eagles held on for the 1-0 win. Friday, Sept. 26, then hit the road to Eagles’ home game with Oyster River and Vicky Weigold hit Abbey Gutowski “After a brilliant win (Sept. 12 vs. play Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at on Monday, Sept. 15, as the Eagles con- with a great pass, but the shot went just Plymouth), sometimes it’s hard to come 4:30 p.m. ▲ trolled the pace of the game for almost wide of the cage. the entire 60 minutes, but still managed Gutowski hit Weber, who saw her just one goal in a 1-0 win over the shot sail wide and Gutowski had possi- Bobcats. bly the best chance of the half in the Offensive struggles in vain Both teams had chances in the offen- final minutes, only to see the Bobcat sive zone very quickly, as the Bobcats goalie make a great save to send the Kearsarge blanks Eagle soccer boys By Joshua Spaulding On the offensive end, Alex Milford and Black Bear Invitational Sports Editor Eli Mitchell had the best chances for CONWAY — The offensive struggles Kennett late in the first half, but with just continued for the Kennett boys’ soccer minutes to go in the half, the Cougars Despite illness, injuries, team, as the Eagles dropped a 5-0 decision scored again to take a 2-0 lead into the to Kearsarge on Friday, Sept. 19, in break. Eagle runners do well Conway. Kearsarge’s offensive attack didn’t let up By Joshua Spaulding 22:55 and freshman Jenna Hill was third The visiting Cougars controlled the in the second half, as they continued to try Sports Editor for the Eagles in 145th place in 23:58. flow of the game from the onset, forcing to put the Eagles away. Burroughs and the NORTHWOOD — Prior to the start of Quin Schreiber finished 158th in 24:55 keeper Sam Burroughs to make some big defense held strong early in the half and the girls’ JV race at the Black Bear and Danielle Mason rounded out the saves in the early going to keep his team in Milford had a shot soar wide in the Eagles’ Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 20, the Eagle field in 170th place in 25:57. the game. The visitors got a couple of best chance to pull closer. musical selection that was blasting In the JV girls’ race, Jennelle Hill was chances on corner kicks, but Burroughs However, 12 minutes into the second through the air was “Beautiful Day” by 72nd overall in 25:07, while Courtney was there to make sure the ball didn’t go in half, the Cougars launched a long shot that U2. Boynton came home 84th in 25:28. the net and Kearsarge didn’t score early in sailed just over Burroughs’ fingertips and Really, there couldn’t have been a more Larissa Spaulding finished 116th overall the half despite dominating the offensive into the twine for a 3-0 lead. perfect song for that day, and Kennett in a time of 26:34, with Audrey Hansen play. That lead jumped to 4-0 just a few min- coach Bernie Livingston is ordering up a next in 122nd place in 27:09. Valerie Bart Cromwell was closest for Kennett utes later as the Cougars brought the ball day just like that for the Eagles’ only Desmarais was 153rd in 29:55 and Mila on a ball that went in on the Cougar keep- down the sideline and toward the net home cross country meet of the season on Kondrat was 161st overall in 31:32, and er, but he couldn’t finish off the shot and before drilling it home for a four-goal lead. Oct. 2. according to Livingston, had the best kick the Eagles remained at zero on the score- Milford and Mitchell continued to be The Black Bear Invitational featured of any of his runners over the final 300 board. the offensive guys for Kennett, as they six races, with two freshmen races, two JV meters, which were run on the Coe- Eighteen minutes into the half, went in on net to try and put the Eagles on races and the varsity races. The Eagles left Brown track. Kearsarge broke the scoreless tie with a the board, but came up empty against the Conway at 6:15 a.m. and didn’t return to “As a coach, you look for stuff like shot that ricocheted off the post and into Cougar keeper. the Valley until after 3 p.m. that,” he said. the net, making it 1-0. After some solid Kennett defense kept “They do a really, really nice job, it’s Kennett also had three girls in the Burroughs came right back and made a the ball away from Burroughs, the Cougars just that it’s a long day,” said Livingston. freshmen race. Emaline Ashe was 34th in couple of big saves to keep the score close finished up the scoring by banging home a With the Eagles battling injuries and 18:07, Mallory Tinkham was 37th in and the Eagle defense lent a hand as well. beautiful cross pass, making it 5-0. illness, the veteran coach was down a few 18:24 and Cristen Capachetti was 39th in Burroughs turned away a direct runners, but, nonetheless, both the boys’ 18:30. The freshmen races were about a kick and two other chances sailed and girls’ teams had enough runners to mile shorter than the JV and varsity races. wide as the final minutes ticked off place and Livingston had runners in both The Eagle girls ran faster as a team the clock and Kearsarge had the 5- the JV and freshmen races. than at the previous week’s Bobcat 0 win. For the boys in the varsity race, fresh- Invitational. “We don’t play any bad teams,” man Peter Haine was the top Eagle fin- “All in all, I thought it went pretty said coach George Cole after his isher in a time of 19:13, which placed him well,” said Livingston. “We are fighting team dropped its sixth game of the 108th overall. Dalton L’Heureux was the proverbial cold going around Kennett year. “I don’t think the higher-ups 137th overall in a personal best time of and I think that got in the way a bit, but of Class I are particularly strong, 19:37, with Ryan Goodson in 159th place the effort was there.” but there are no weaknesses at all.” in 20:21. Ben Sutton was fourth for the The Eagles are scheduled to run with Cole noted that the Eagles did Eagles in 158th place overall in 20:29 and Fryeburg Academy at Stark’s Hill on start to put a few things together Gian Andrea Noonan rounded out the Friday, Sept. 26, at 4:30 p.m. and will host late in the first half, but had what Eagle field in 187th place in a time of their only meet of the season on little momentum they were build- 21:39. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Kennett Middle ing spoiled by the late Kearsarge “They were only a second or two off School, the same course that the Eagles goal. what they ran as a team last week,” said have used over the years. “The second half of the first half, Livingston, noting that the team was Livingston expects the same competi- we started to move things in the missing four boys going into the meet. tors to be in attendance, with Oyster midfield and I thought the oppor- Girls’ varsity River, Coe-Brown, Kingswood, tunity would be there to be even For the girls’ varsity race, senior Plymouth and Berlin among those going to the half,” Cole stated. Brianna Moore was again the top Eagle, expected to attend. That meet begins at Eli Mitchell battles Kearsarge’s Noah Marsh for running to 67th place overall in 21:23. 4 p.m. ▲ control of the ball on Friday, Sept. 19, in Conway. SOCCER continues Sadie Miller finished 114th overall in (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) on oppsoite page

Page B18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, September 25, 2008 Haynes close behind with a 46 Adair, Andreani lead Eagle golfers at NCCC By Joshua Spaulding ished with a 57. that luxury was a big deal to him as a Sports Editor “It was a beautiful day,” said coach coach, as he has a lot of kids on this CONWAY — The Kennett golf team Joe Soraghan. “All the players and year’s team and the only way for them finally got a chance to play a home meet coaches really appreciated the day we to get better is through practice. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, as the Eagles had.” The Eagles traveled to a meet host- played host to the Clippers of The first-year coach was also grateful ed by Merrimack Valley at Loudon Portsmouth and the Bobcats of Oyster to all the parents who helped provide Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 18. River on a gorgeous afternoon in the food for all the competitors following The Eagles again placed third, with Mt. Washington Valley. the match. Lebanon winning the match with a 203 The three teams teed off at the North He also noted that the 45s posted by and the hosts posting a 216. Kennett Conway Country Club, with two of the Eagle golfers on that day were posted a 237 for the second time on the Portsmouth taking the match with a 205 the team’s lowest scores of the season, week. score, followed by Oyster River with a showing improvement as the season Soraghan was pleased to note that all 213 and Kennett with a 237. quickly approaches its end. five of the team’s scorers came in under Tory Adair and Chris Andreani were Soraghan was also quick to thank all 50. the medalists for the Eagles, as both of the club pros in the Mt. Washington The co-medalists for the day for the carded 45s on the day. Valley who let the Eagle golfers use their Eagles were Clements and Jack Hunter Haynes wasn’t far behind, as golf courses. Brennan, both of whom shot 46 for the he finished third for the Eagles with a 46 When the team travels, only eight day. and Cam Lambert shot a 50 to place golfers make the trip and the rest are The Eagles are scheduled to finish fourth. Taylor Cyr and Justin Clements given the chance to work on their games up the season today, Sept. 25, when Hunter Haynes chips the ball out of the sand tied for the next spot, as both golfers at a number of the local clubs, including they head to John Stark for a 3:30 p.m. on hole six at the North Conway Country shot a 51 over the nine holes. Griffin Hale’s Location, Wentworth and Eagle match. ▲ Club on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Meador shot a 52 and John Bishop fin- Mountain. Soraghan noted that having (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo)

Laconia seals 25-11 volleyball win Eagles can’t keep momentum against Sachems By Joshua Spaulding jump back on top quickly. ladies got a couple of points, thanks in part took a 23-8 lead. Sports Editor Dani Wilbur followed a nice hit with an to a nice dig by Alyssa Chick. Gilmore tacked on another point, but CONWAY — The home debut for the ace of her own to pull her team back to Laconia stretched the lead out again, Laconia countered to make it 24-9. 2008 season didn’t quite go the way within 7-3, but again Laconia went on a but back-to-back solid plays from Gilmore MacDonald added an ace for one of Kennett volleyball coach Jocelyn Judge run and stretched the lead to 11-3 before and MacDonald made it 16-9 and the Kennett’s final two points, but Laconia was hoping it would. Lia Gilmore made a nice return to make it Eagles were seemingly within striking sealed the deal with a 25-11 win. The Eagle girls were coming off a loss 11-4. distance. As for the momentum the Eagles had to John Stark where they played very well Laconia then rattled off 10 straight However, Laconia knocked off five started to pick up three days earlier at John and were within sight of a victory, only to points to jump the lead to 21-4 before straight points to up the lead to 21-9 before Stark, Judge had an idea about where it come up just a bit short. Judge was hoping Ashley MacDonald got the Eagles back on a kill from Gilmore and an ace from was. that the momentum would carry over the board at 21-5. Kennett got one more MacDonald made it 21-11. Laconia upped “I think we left that down in Weare,” through the weekend and into the match point in the game, but fell by a 25-6 score. the lead to 24-11, but Kennett got another she said. “We started getting in our own on Monday, Sept. 15, against the Sachems The Eagles scored first again in the sec- point and followed that up with an ace heads. We’ve got to play as a team.” of Laconia. ond game and took a 2-1 lead on a com- from Chick to make it 24-13. However, She admitted that her team didn’t play The visitors, however, had other things bined strong play from Gilmore and Laconia nailed the final point and had a 25- poorly against the Sachems, but found it in mind and easily took care of the Eagles MacDonald, but Laconia picked up four 13 win and a 2-0 lead. hard to defend against Laconia’s tallest by a 3-0 score. straight points to take a 5-2 lead before The third game didn’t start well for player, who easily hammered the ball into The first game started well enough for Tasha Jost made a nice tip to cut the lead to Kennett, as Laconia jumped out to a 3-0 the Eagles’ court. the Eagles, as Helena Fryslie netted an ace 5-3. Kennett closed the gap to 5-4, but lead, but Kennett climbed back into it with “It’s hard to defend against that,” she on the first serve to give Kennett a 1-0 lead, Laconia scored seven points in a row and three straight points, including an ace from said. but Laconia scored the next seven points to upped the lead to 12-4 before the Eagle MacDonald that tied the game at three. Judge admitted that her squad has a The two teams swapped points back hard time with the upper tier teams, such and forth over the next couple of serves, as the Gilfords, the Winnisquams and oth- 4-1 score in Sutton with Wilbur bringing large cheers from ers, but knows that her girls can give other the Kennett crowd with a strong block to teams in the division a battle. tie the game at five. Kennett took a 6-5 The Eagles had a week and two days off Cougars overcome Eagle soccer girls lead, only to see Laconia tie the game. between games and were in action after By Joshua Spaulding In fact, it was Gordon who scored the Wilbur’s tip put the Eagles back on top by deadline Wednesday. They’re scheduled to Sports Editor Eagles’ lone goal on the afternoon. one, 7-6, but Laconia came right back and play at home Friday, Sept. 26, when they CONWAY — The Kennett girls’ soccer With about 15 minutes to play, netted 10 points in a row to take the ener- welcome Plymouth to town for a 5 p.m. JV team continues to work hard and coach Mitchell sent in a corner kick on a line gy from the Eagle girls. After Kennett start, with varsity following. The girls head Bob Moore notes that the girls want to and Gordon came charging through the scored to make it 16-8, Laconia rattled to Laconia for a 5 p.m. JV start on get better, but the Eagles are still strug- pack and headed the ball into the net on off seven more points, despite a great Saturday, Sept. 27, and host Winnisquam gling to get in the win column after an the run to put the Eagles on the board. place by MacDonald and Fryslie, and at the same time on Monday, Sept. 29. ▲ opening win at Kingswood. “That lifted the girls and we made “The kids are working hard, just expe- some more runs after that,” said Moore. rience is the key,” notes Moore. “They He noted that at practice on Friday, want to get better, which is a good thing.” the girls struggled to find something pos- The Eagles traveled to Sutton on itive in the way they played and he was Thursday, Sept. 18, to take on Kearsarge hoping to work on keeping the team pos- and dropped a 4-1 decision to the itive and was hoping they would be able to Cougars. keep each other up as they continue to The hosts jumped out to a 2-0 lead at battle through a tough Class I schedule. the half, as Moore’s girls weren’t stepping The Eagles are scheduled to be in to the ball and the Kearsarge ladies took action on Friday, Sept. 26, when they advantage and netted a couple of goals. head to Hanover for a 4 p.m. game. The Moore noted that Ally Wagner, game was originally slated for Saturday Chelsea Seekell and Cozy Mitchell all had but was moved to Friday afternoon. good chances for the Eagles, but none of The girls will also be in action on the them found the back of the net. grass of Gary Millen Stadium on Tuesday, He also praised Ashley Gordon for a solid Sept. 30, as they host Laconia in a 6 p.m. defensive effort on the afternoon. contest under the lights. The girls’ previ- “And she also made some good runs up ous attempt at playing under the lights the middle,” said Moore. was washed out by Mother Nature. ▲

Soccer things together,” the Eagle coach said. “They do things well in practice, but on Continued from opposite page the field, there’s vertical movement as “But then they got that rebound goal and it opposed to diagonal and the communica- was kind of a downhill slope.” tion isn’t there.” Cole pointed out that the Eagles are The Eagles are slated to be on the road doing things in practice well that should Saturday, Sept. 27, at Hanover at noon, help them in games, but they don’t show and will travel to Laconia for a 6 p.m. con- up when game time arrives. test with the Sachems on Tuesday, Lia Gilmore goes fingertip to fingertip with a Laconia player during action Sept. 15 in “The key is communication and doing Sept. 30. ▲ Conway. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo)

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Serving The Heart Of Ski Country... Bartlett • Jackson • North Conway FOUR SEASON FOR FAMILY PARADISE IN JACKSON GETAWAYS This well-designed 3-level home This architect-designed Jackson home features 3BR, 3BA, a spacious liv features 3 BRs + loft, a sauna, a ski wax- rm, large deck, screen porch and ing room, a large deck, AND a separate, 2-car garage. Spectacular 180- degree views of Mt. Washington and up the river valley. beautifully finished, heated cabin. Enjoy a Beautifully landscaped w/ terraced perennial gardens & nice private setting up on a knoll, with woodland paths. On 8.77 acres. A fabulous home year- super view of Mt. Washington. $329,000 round! $675,000 (MLS #2711043) (MLS #2735351) Parker Ridge at

SPECTACULAR 180º MOUNTAIN VIEWS to the south and west will On A Country Road Glen Ledge Home be yours when you build your dream home on one of these fabu- Located on a beautiful country road in Contemporary home sitting on 1.75ac with lous lots. Hook up to water, septic, and underground utilities are a Tamworth, with view of the Grover Cleveland House from kitchen/deck, walking distance to views to the East. Features 2 levels of living with major plus! Each lot features a driveway to a cleared lot. Minutes to Attitash and the Saco River Beach. Village and to Swift river. This 3 bedroom 4BR's, 2 full baths and offers a unique layout Breathtaking sunsets, and a wonderful lifestyle await you! home has many recent improvements. A great that allows for an easy sharing between 2 fami- $145,000 (MLS#2621474) 0.61 acres • $112,500 (MLS#2624600) 0.7 acres value for this superb Tamworth location! lies. Great location and close to all Valley attrac- $205,000 (MLS#2740450) tions and amenities. Call Steven Whitaker today! $125,000 (MLS#2628912) 0.63 acres • $199,500 (MLS#2623148) 5 acre $229,900 (MLS #2700405)

E Luxury Mountainside IC ED PR C DU Living RE This 4000 sq ft newly built 4 BR, 5.5 BA fully and fabulously fur- nished ski home on Attitash Stillings Grant Lot 113 Parker Ridge Road enjoys spectacular views, and is 1.83 acre lot in pristine Stillings Grant. Awesome Spectacular views, quality construction with views to the west and you don't have to climb attention to detail and the latest modern building a short walk to the ski trail. An awesome place for vacation gath- any hills to get there. Attitash and Saco beach techniques add up to exceptional value. Be erings of family and friends. Superior amenities throughout, its close by. On a town road in a great neighbor- ready for winter with a new home located in one hood with underground utilities and water to lot. of Bartlett’s newest communities, only a few value cannot be beat! $895,000 (MLS# 2649094) Who could ask for more! $105,000 (MLS miles to a premier ski area and all other area #2723329) attractions. $549,000 (MLS #2731546)

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