VOLUME 35, NUMBER 7 JULY 15, 2010 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Staying Cool, Naturally: CE-Yo at Tin Mountain: In an effort to cool off, Sara Young-Knox Gary Hirshberg, CE-Yo of explores some Stonyfield Farms, will dis- of the finest cuss maintaining a prof- river swim- itable green business at ming holes Tin Mountain in the Conservation Valley ... A2 Center ... A13 A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two

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Matthew Kelly of Powder Springs, Ga., finds climbing is the best use of a boulder upended in the Swift River in a pool east of the Big Eddy. Bare feet work better on the rocks and ledges of the Swift, as naked toes are better at clutching onto the sides of the river-smoothed granite outcroppings. (Sara Young-Knox Photo) River swimming in Mount Washington Valley By Sara Young-Knox where the surrounding land is al sediments. Even the sand adventurous jumpers. River recently by the U.S. Forest Contributing Writer flat enough to have once been caught along the river bows is depth can vary widely on the Service, but there’s an easier farmers’ hay fields, you have too coarse to ride for long sus- Swift, its relative narrowness way to see from the road how he river bottom to get your feet wet and step pended in the water once the of its channel making it very high the river is. On the north is pebbly where into the shallow river and feel spring snowmelt is over. sensitive to differences in side of the Big Eddy, just the Swift River the force of the water, unex- The water’s natural inclina- rainfall, so those who want to above the pool, there are runs through the pectedly strong, against your tion is to be clear, and it is this jump off rock or ledge any- painted slashes on a steep Albany Inter- calve muscles. clearness that makes it a pleas- where along the river should ledge, marking the number of vale.T The 26-mile river runs The recent heat wave has ure to swim anywhere on check the river bottom first. feet. In the spring, the river parallel to the Kancamagus driven Mount Washington either the Swift or Saco where Obstructions in the deeper offers some of the best white- Highway and down by the Valley’s residents and visitors they run in the National pools can change from year to water kayaking in the East, Lower Falls Picnic Area, the to seek relief in the coolness of Forest. Most people prefer the year, too. In high water the and the painted numbers are rocks and pools are heavily the Saco and Swift Rivers. For spots on the rivers with pools force of the water is unbeliev- for the kayakers’ benefit. populated with swimmers and many, the heat is a welcome deep enough to kick hard able, and in early spring, when In the hot weather there’s a sunbathers, but here, just off visitor, particularly after the without hitting rocks, and heavy rains add volume to tendency for sunbathers and the Sawyer Pond Trail parking summer that wasn’t last year. there are several areas along snow-swollen waters, whole swimmers to cluster at the lot, there is nobody. Both rivers offer a delightful each river that offer such boulders can be lifted up and well-known areas — perhaps The water is smoother than variety of water recreation and pools. The Lower Falls on the bounced down river. The river thinking, if they are new visi- at the Lower Falls, mostly a both have their headwaters Kancamagus drops into a pool bed is cluttered with large tors to the area, that there is glassy surface that seems to and tributaries protected by which even has a well-placed rocks, tons of evidence of the safety in numbers — but the move downstream like sheets the White Mountain National boulder in it as a destination area’s geological history, past river offers much more. Pull of liquid mica. It’s hard to get Forest, greatly minimizing for stronger swimmers. and present. your car off the road anywhere a visual sense of the water’s any unnatural runoff. The The Big Eddy’s location off along the north side of the velocity because it’s not rush- northern New Hampshire he Big Eddy, east of the Kanc is now marked by a Kanc in Albany, Livermore ing and tumbling through gardener’s curse, the yearly Lower Falls, is blessed small array of solar panels, and Waterville Valley below narrow channels carved out of crop of rocks, is a blessing for Twith enough water easily seen from the highway. granite, like at the Rocky the rivers. The rocky soil below a nearly vertical rock This is an unmanned stream- SWIM Gorge Scenic Area. Here, holds few fine-grained miner- outcrop to challenge the more flow gauging station, put in continues on facing page On the Cover Inside Index Four-Time Newton’s Revenge Winner Waldorf School celebrates 25 Years Arts ...... Pages A10, 16-17 & 20-23 On Sunday, July 11, Marti Shea, of Marblehead, The White Mountain Waldorf School recently cele- Business News ...... Pages A12-13 Mass., celebrated her fourth Newton’s Revenge title brated its 25th anniversary with its first Eldest Class Calendar ...... Pages A24-25 atop Mount Washington, giving her the victory in graduation and a proven history of offering a unique every Newton’s Revenge contested. She crossed the alternative choice for education in the Valley. Page On The Links ...... Page A28 A14. line in 1:09:36, easily outpacing second place finish- Passages ...... Page A11 er, Dominique Coderre of Montreal. See story on Page A31. (Photo by Dennis Coughlin) Ameranouche in Concert Real Estate ...... Pages A5 & 12-13 The gypsy jazz trio Ameranouche will perform at the Sports ...... Pages A30-31 Believe in Books Literacy Foundation’s Theater in the Wood on July 16. Page A21. Thoughts While Weeding . . . .Page A29

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Until it reaches the bound- Swim aries of Crawford Notch State Park, much of the Saco’s river- Continued from facing page banks border private land, too, the Kancamagus Pass, get out so if you leave trash it’s the and cut through the woods landowners who will get up- and you’ll find the Swift. The set when they have to clean up higher up you go, the more after you, not Forest Ser- privacy you’ll have, with pools vice workers. In either case, still deep enough to lay back follow the Leave No Trace in and soak your overheated principles. bones while the bubbling from small falls tickles your skin. here are still quiet, accessible spots on the his holds true for the Tupper Saco. On a Saco River, too. The recent Sunday afternoon, TSwift ends at the Saco when the parking lots to other in Conway, where it joins its swimming holes were over- larger sister and loses its iden- flowing, there were only six tity. The Saco meanders on cars in the Fourth Iron until it reaches the Atlantic in Tentsite parking lot. Only a Maine, 134 miles from its start The Swift River in the Albany Intervale runs quiet and smooth past the legs of Steve Knox of Albany. handful of people had taken at the top of Crawford Notch. (Sara Young-Knox Photo) the short walk through the The first few miles of the Saco woods, with several of them are similar to the Swift, as it with respect and get to know Side Road. All you have to do ago, and the Kanc only relaxing on the rocky shore tumbles over rocks and ledges its quirks before doing any- is pull your car up off the road opened 51 years ago. The under a beach umbrella. and gathers strength from the thing too adventurous. And near the dozens of cars already Kanc had the advantage of There were only two swim- smaller streams of the Saco definitely do not jump off the there, and head to the river. modern heavy road construc- mers in the water, two young watershed. First Bridge on River Road Unlike the Kancamagus tion equipment, complete men who had climbed up the As it empties out of just outside North Conway Highway, Route 302 through with the blasting power to cut almost smooth-faced cliff on Crawford Notch there are Village. It’s against the law. Crawford Notch, though out ledges so that the road was the opposite shore, then cast subtle changes, and by the North of Conway the river offering outstanding views of high enough not to get themselves off the ledge, time it reaches Conway it’s a is rockier, and has swimming the cliffy weathering of the washed out by spring flood- jumping into the river below. wide river with sandy beaches, spots not unlike those found White Mountains, was not ing. Those who built the early For more information on a Mecca for canoeists and on the Swift. On hot days it’s built as both a scenic highway road through Crawford Notch the Swift River and the Saco recreational swimmers alike. easy to find the deeper pools, and a transportation route, so had to build it far enough River in New Hampshire, go Here, the water can appear from Breeder Pool off Route it mostly doesn’t hug the Saco away from the river that they to http://des.nh.gov/ organiza- quite harmless, but it is always 302 to Humphrey’s Ledge on the way the Kanc does. It was didn’t have to rebuild it every tion/divisions/water/wmb/rivers wise to treat any flowing water the Bartlett end of the West also built many, many years spring. /desigriv.htm. ▲ Get Your Fruit On! HE E T UC Retail-Wholesale OD Farm Fresh Daily PR See & Smell the Quality DEPOT 603-515-6056 Rt. 16 Conway, NH (Next to Conway Auction Hall) Formally Bill’s Place Restaurant NORTH CONWAY’S MMOOOOSSEE SSAAFFAARRII TM MOOSE MOVIE - MOOSE TOUR - MOOSE FUN YES!...WE GO TO WHERE THE MOOSE ARE! ENJOY A 3 HOUR JOURNEY WITH MOVIE. 22 SEAT BUS DEPARTS FROM TRAIN STATION AT 7:00PM RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - ADULTS $28 - CHILDREN $18 100% SUCCESS IN 2010. MWV MOOSE BUS TOURS, LLC. FUN FOR ALL! PHONE(1PM-6PM) 603-662-3159

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A3 EAR Marks Established 1976

PUBLISHER Richard Piatt

FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly

MANAGING EDITOR Nina Perry

COPY WRITING/ PROOFREADING Nina Perry Kristina Whitten

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steven D. Smith Peter Minnich Linda Tucker John Harrigan Rachael Brown Sara Young-Knox Pru Smith

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Steven D. Smith Joshua Spaulding Linda Tucker Steve Caming Dennis Coughlin Rachael Brown Gary Hirshberg, founder, president and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, will present ‘Stirring It Up: Challenges and opportunities in Northern Dick Pollock New England’ on Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany. (Courtesy Photo) Sara Young-Knox Stonyfield Farm’s Gary Hirshberg at Tin Mountain, July 22 ADVERTISING SALES Daphne LeMay Stirring It Up: Challenges and opportunities ADVERTISING DESIGN Amanda Dunleavy in Northern New England

EDITORIAL DESIGN ary Hirshberg, Found- healthy food can only come addressing large-scale organic White Birch Books of Emily Killinger er, President and CE- from a healthy planet; through agriculture and sustainable North Conway will be on GYo of Stonyfield Farm, the use of organic ingredients, economic development. He hand for individuals interested OFFICE MANAGER will speak Thursday, July 22, they are able to keep over will speak to the business in purchasing Hirshberg’s Kristina Whitten at 7 p.m. at Tin Mountain 100,000 farm acres free of opportunities and the lifestyle 2008 book, “Stirring It Up: Conservation Center in toxic, persistent pesticides and choices available that repre- How to Make Money and DISTRIBUTION Albany. A local foods potluck chemical fertilizers that can sent a winning combination Save the World.” Bill Collins for Tin Mountain members contaminate soil, rivers and for communities, the econo- Hirshberg’s presentation drinking water. To help reduce my, and the environment. will be preceded by a local John Myers kicks off the evening at 5 p.m. Summertime in New climate change, Stonyfield Hirshberg is President and foods potluck for members of Darlene Westfall Hampshire is the picture of offsets all of the C02 emis- CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm and Tin Mountain Conservation Tina Lamy perfection. It is also one of the sions generated from its facili- he has overseen the growth of Center. The event provides best times to enjoy the local ty’s energy use and donates 10 the company from its infancy the perfect opportunity to foods the region has to offer. percent of its profits to efforts as a seven-cow organic farm- sample the culinary array the The Mt. Washington Valley MOUN- What better time to partici- that help protect and restore ing school in 1983 to its cur- Mount Washington Valley has TAIN EAR is published on Thursdays pate in a local foods potluck the Earth. The company also rent $350 million in annual to offer. as an independent newspaper by Salmon founded a nonprofit called sales. A New Hampshire The presentation is open to Press. The publication is printed 51 and attend a presentation on weeks each year and is distributed from Stonyfield Farm’s success in Climate Counts that shows native, he is the husband of the public and donations of $3 Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, maintaining an organic and people how they can help fight writer Meg Hirshberg, and per person and $5 per family are and also in Fryeburg and western climate change by the way the father of three college-age appreciated. Reservations are Oxford County, Maine. sustainable business right here The MOUNTAIN EAR office is locat- in the Granite State. they shop and invest. yogurt-eaters. He is also the requested. 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Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 At Weather Discovery Center in North Conway Village ‘Science in the Mountains’ videoconference series begins July 14 NORTH CONWAY — A sta- encing technology, Mount and in real-time with experts Zoo and an up-close and per- learning program. Launched ple of summer season in Washington Observatory will in a variety of fields. This sonal visit with wolves at in 2009, schools across the North Conway Village, lead participants on a six-week summer’s series features a live Minnesota’s International nation and around the world Mount Washington Observa- tour of some of North geological exploration of Wolf Center. now have the ability to learn tory’s “Science in the Moun- America’s most intriguing sci- Arizona’s Grand Canyon The series showcases the about the science of weather tains: A Passport to Science” entific destinations. National Park; a real-time same technology that Mount and climate through live series kicks off on Wednesday, Visitors will have the look at endangered species at Washington Observatory em- videoconference programs, July 14. Using videoconfer- opportunity to interact live the world-famous San Diego ploys in its innovative distance connecting schools near and far with educators at Mount Washington Observatory’s fa- mous weather station atop New England’s tallest peak. “Videoconferencing is Critter Corner gaining popularity in both business and education,” ex- plains Director of Education Michelle Cruz. “As fuel prices and travel expenses continue to rise while budgets remain low, more and more schools are adopting this technology. It’s innovative and relevant, and we are thrilled to show- case this technology during our Science in the Mountains series.” Each weekly edition of Science in the Mountains is held at the Mount Washing- ton Observatory Weather Discovery Center in North Conway on consecutive Wed- nesday evenings from July 14 Sparkle Anna through Aug. 18. Programs begin at 7 p.m. and seating is nity rooms was very friendly but just seemed to get over- limited. Early arrival is wo of the long term feline residents in the cat adop- looked. Sparkle had been at the shelter since April 2008. encouraged. Admission is free tion center at Animal Rescue League of NH-North Both kitties were adopted by a family with two young girls and all sessions are open to the went home this past week. T and these kitties are their first pets. The latest report from public. A complete schedule, Anna, a beautiful calico and mom to Alex, Kato and Inga, the family — “They are both doing well, went into the crate including dates, destinations had been in the shelter since August 2009. Sparkle, a very easily. Sparkle is purring and coming to outstretched hands and topics can be found at quiet and reserved kitty who lived in one of the kitty commu- to be petted.” MountWashington.org. ▲ Attitash Realty

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A5 In The News

Storing food properly protects you and the bear WMNF visitors urged to take extreme care to keep a clean campsite REGION — The White ly stored their food may Mountain National Forest receive a citation. Following wants visitors to have a great safe food storage practices and safe recreation experi- protects both you and the ence. We would like to remind bears. visitors that the nearly “I can’t emphasize enough 800,000 acre National Forest how important it is for people may feel like their backyard, to store their food properly to but it is wild land. keep visitors safe and to make Celebrating 25 years under the Tuscan sun with The Ear. Catherine Kyle and Judy Paul While many visitors and sure bears have a place on the started the All Girls Hiking Group 25 years ago. Besides weekly spring and fall hikes, they plan campers never encounter a Forest,” said Kathy Starke, annual sportive junkets. To celebrate 25 years, many of the group joined a yoga and hiking trip bear, black bears are a part of Wildlife Biologist for the to Tuscany organized by Symmetree Yoga’s Carlene Sullivan, staying in an 800-year-old organ- the Forest and can quickly Androscoggin Ranger ic farm near the medieval hill town of Monteriggioni. Pictured in back row: Linda Turcott, Lois become habituated to human District. Hatch, Claire Devellian, Margaret Marshall, Judy Paul, The Ear, Catherine Kyle, Nancy food in campgrounds. Several It is your responsibility to Sansouci, Leslie Schomaker; Middle row: Pat Heiges, Merle Sciacca, Sharleen Cronin; Front incidents have been reported ensure your safety and that of row: Ceal Peacock; Diane Muliero, Carol Hastings, Mary Beth MacDonald, Birdie Bellsmore this year involving bears look- future campers by not pur- and Stella, the Romanian cook. (Courtesy Ear Travel Photo) ing for food at recreation sites posefully or inadvertently on the Forest. Bears have been feeding bears. So remember: seen rummaging through • Always keep a clean coolers at several camp- camp. Proceeds benefit Wildlife Heritage Foundation of N.H. grounds, and another bear • Don’t leave any food made its way into a tent in the (including condiments) out backcountry. when not in use. 2010 N.H. moose hunt permit It is vital that you keep a • Store food in bear-resist- clean campsite to ensure bears ant units, hard-shelled vehi- auction under way and other animals don’t forage cles or car trunks. for your food. A determined • Keep sleeping areas, CONCORD — Prospective wildlife and natural places of NH, P.O. Box 3993, Con- bear will climb in your tent, tents, and sleeping bags free of moose hunters have a shot at throughout the state. 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North Conway’s Lia Gilmore graduated from KHS in 2010 Jennifer Solar-Whalen Memorial Music Scholarship awarded BERLIN — The administrators on the harp. She will be attend- This memorial scholarship of the Jennifer Solar-Whalen ing Hartwick College this fall. was set up to honor a former Congratulations to Michael Larson in winning the first Damon Music Scholarship have award- Lia becomes the third talent- North Country resident and O’Neal Scholarship at Kennett High School. (Courtesy Photo) ed this year’s scholarship to Lia ed high school senior to receive avid musician who succumbed Gilmore of North Conway. the award. Although available to cancer at the age of 32 in Kennett Senior from Eaton wins Lia is a recent graduate of annually, local area candidates 2004. Jennifer was an accom- Kennett High School. Her are not always available with the plished trombonist and graduate musical credits while in school necessary qualifications. Stipu- of Berlin High School and Damon O’Neal Scholarship included the Tri-M Music lations of the scholarship require Otterbein College. NORTH CONWAY — The football and baseball. Honor Society, Vice President the applicant to play a brass Anyone wishing to con- very first recipient of the Damon Larson received numerous of Band and participation in the instrument and be planning to tribute to this ongoing scholar- O’Neal Scholarship fulfilled the awards at the Kennett Awards Symphonic Band, Stage Band, further their music in college. ship fund may send donations to demanding criteria of skiing ex- event, including the George Marching Band, Chorus and Former recipients were Tom The Jennifer Solar-Whalen cellence, community leadership Herman Babe Ruth scholarship Select Choir. Besides being gift- Spencer of Lancaster (2006), Memorial Fund, 119 Hill Road, and academic excellence by a Award presented by the daughter ed vocally, Lia plays the trom- and Pam Gagnon of Groveton Dummer, NH 03588. ▲ wide margin. He is Michael Lar- of baseball great Babe Ruth. He bone and is also accomplished (2008). son of Eaton, an outstanding stu- was also honored with awards dent/athlete anxious to start col- from the Gordon Mann Scholar/ lege at the University of Con- Athlete Scholarship, HE Berg- necticut this fall. eron Engineers Scholarship and Asked what this $2,500 award the Karl and Eugena Seiden- meant to his college aspirations, stucker Scholarship. he said, “I am a bit overwhelmed The Damon O’Neal Schol- at the significance of being the arship Fund was created one year first one to receive this award in ago by Damon’s brother and a memory of the famed Damon blue ribbon committee of several O’Neal…but it will sure help community leaders in Mt. Wash- with college expenses.” ington Valley. The intent is to Larson has been an outstand- award $2,500 annually to a grad- ing athlete and student during his uating senior going on to higher years at Kennett, graduating 10th education who exemplifies Dam- in his class a member of both the on’s qualities of skiing champi- Spanish Honor Society and the onship, community leadership National Honor Society. On the and academic excellence. The ski slopes, Larson was State fund’s goal is $50,000 and the Champion in jumping and a ma- committee is inching toward the jor contributor to the Kennett $37,000 mark. Interest in this Ski Team that took top State fund can be directed to O’Neal honors for three years. He is a Scholarship, PO Box 264, member of the Kennett Key Madison 03849. ▲ Club and has lettered in skiing,

Pictured above are (left to right) Sue Solar (mother of Jennifer Solar-Whalen, for whom the music scholar- ship is named), scholarship recipient Lia Gilmore and her mom, Jacqueline, of North Conway. (Courtesy Photo)

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A7 Freddie Wilkinson tells the ‘Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2’ Local climber & author chronicles two of the darkest days on K2 By Linda Tucker Contributing Writer

rofessional mountain climber, moun- tain guide, outdoor writer and local resident, Freddie Wilkinson, knows how to grab a reader’s attention. In the opening segment of his new Pbook, “One Mountain Thousand Summits – The Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2,” Wilkinson writes about the mountain in Pakistan that in recent years has claimed the lives of at least 77 climbers. He writes about his teenage attraction to the mountain like this, “The general public is inevitably drawn to Mount Everest. It’s the most famous, the most important, the tallest mountain on the planet. But my own imagination, the imagination of a 12-year-old, pimple-faced-boy, latched onto the mountain that is the most diffi- cult, the most dangerous, and the cruelest.

“With every new expedi- tion tome I read, the moun- tain seemed less like an inani- mate object to be conquered, Freddie Wilkinson (above and and more like a living, breath- right), an accomplished profes- ing thing. K2 was a violent sional climber, is also the author creature, with steep, ava- of ‘One Mountain Thousand lanche-prone faces, devastat- Summits,’ which chronicles the ing rockfalls, and quick-strik- story behind two tragic days on ing storms. It seemed to strike K2 in 2008 which ended with the with malevolent timing, like deaths of 11 climbers. when Art Gilkey’s stretcher (Courtesy Photos) was swept away in a fatal ava- lanche in the midst of a heroic irreversibly attracted climbers, rescue attempt in 1953, or and killed them with indis- when Renato Casaratto’s life criminate violence... When I was swallowed into a crevasse absently turned on a TV in a in 1986, when he was only hotel room one morning in minutes away from safety.” August 2008, I felt the imagi- In Wilkinson’s words, nary dragon of my youth sud- “Climbers went to Everest...to denly return. It was happening pelled to read more? I certain- 50 people came to meet the conquer themselves. But on again...” ly was. And apparently many author and purchase an auto- K2, climbers were very much others were of like mind. graphed copy of his book. at war with a greater power.... ith a lead-in like During a recent book sign- On Friday, July 9, I met K2 was a mountain of over- that, what reader ing at North Conway’s White with Wilkinson at the Front whelming beauty, a thing that Wwouldn’t be com- Birch Books, an estimated 40- Side Grind in North Conway

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Village to discuss his life and Krakauer-type figure on the his new publication. mountain, a gifted writer as Wilkinson grew up in well as a climber, who had wit- Durham, Conn., but now nessed the events first-hand resides in Madison in a 12-by- and would come forward and 12 cabin with no running tell the story.” water. Notably, he does, how- Wilkinson continues, “As ever, have a super fast internet my curiosity grew, I began connection. He’s engaged to blogging about it. From there, be married to fellow climber, I wrote an article for Rock and Janet Bergman, Executive Ice magazine. Two months Director of the Kismet Rock after the accident happened, I Foundation, which provides was due to go to Nepal. Up overnight climbing camps for until then, the K2 story was economically disadvantaged being told by a couple of west- children. ern survivors. But I knew, Like many others who from reading between the eventually settle in the Valley, lines, that there were Sherpas Wilkinson began coming from Nepal up there. I got north with his family as a hold of one of the Sherpa’s youth for summer and winter email addresses and got in vacation recreation. His pas- contact with him. Since I was sion for climbing began in going to be in Katmandu, we his early teens. He learned got together and we talked. I many of his alpine climbing got to know a couple of the skills as a student of the Sherpas very well and learned IMCS, International Moun- a lot more about the acci- tain Climbing School, in dent.” North Conway. Today, he According to Wilkinson, works there part-time as a “The media story was very teacher and guide. In 2007, pessimistic. It was told as an the American Alpine Club ‘every man for himself’ event. awarded him the Robert There were some quotes from Hicks Bates Award for out- some European climbers say- standing accomplishment by a ing that ‘everyone was leaving young climber. His climbing each other’ and that people resume includes numerous couldn’t work together. There first ascents in Alaska, was some finger-pointing and Patagonia and the Himalaya. the story was basically ugly. As a writer, he’s a frequent The New York Times ran edi- contributor to the Huffington torials saying that the sport of Post, Climbing, Rock and Ice, climbing was no longer what it Alpinist and the American used to be. Their view was Alpine Journal. “One that 50 years ago climbers Mountain Thousand Summits were virtuous and heroic and – The Untold Story of now they are just a bunch of Tragedy and True Heroism on selfish people. To me, that was K2,” is his first book. kind of a lazy way to report the story. he title of the book “It kind of made me angry,” refers to a climber’s per- says Wilkinson. “Without Tspective of a mountain. even knowing the real facts, “A mountain is obviously a people were jumping to con- geographical feature, but clusions. The Sherpas’ stories when one climber asks anoth- were much more detailed. er about reaching the summit They had much more situa- of a mountain, they aren’t tional awareness. Because of referring to the physical sum- their training, they were more mit, they’re asking about the conscious of who was doing experience,” says Wilkinson. what, where and when. They “So, there is only one moun- told me that there had been a tain, but there can be a thou- rescue attempt. At the end of sand perspectives, truths and the tragedy, the group trying experiences as to what hap- to perform the rescue was pened during a climb.” killed in a final avalanche. It “One Mountain Thousand would have been a much dif- Summits” is the story of what ferent story if that group had happened during the deadly been successful. If they had days of Aug. 1 and 2, 2008, lived, this would have been a when 11 men lost their lives story of a great rescue. The on K2. Wilkinson explains his untold story is that this could motivation for writing the have been a heroic event.” book in this way, “I wasn’t To get the whole story, anywhere near K2 when the readers will need to read “One accident happened, but Mountain Thousand because of all the instant com- Summits.” The book is avail- munication technology, satel- able at our local bookstore, lite phones, the internet, blog- White Birch Books, as well as ging, etc., this tragic event was the major book chains. You being broadcast almost in real can learn more about the time. I remember watching it author and his writings, by and following it on the inter- visiting www.thenamelesscrea- net and CNN. I got curious. ture.com/k2book/. As a climber, the explanation If you’d like to meet of what actually happened Freddie Wilkinson, the didn’t seem to be very concise. International Mountain The people reporting the Equipment and Mountain story were obviously not Climbing school will be host- climbers. As a little more time ing a book signing by him on passed, it became apparent Saturday evening, July 17, that there wasn’t a Jon from 6 to 8 p.m. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A9 Valley Round-Up Ossipee Valley Music Festival set for July 22 - 25 he Ossipee Valley Music Rangers, Crooked Still, The tions draw contestants from feature Stroughmatt and Creole day through Sunday) is $85. All Festival returns for its Gibson Brothers, The Claire across the country and feature Stomp. day Thursday is $10, Friday or T12th year, July 22-25, at Lynch Band, Michael Cleveland cash and prizes worth thousands Camping is popular with fes- Sunday is $25 and Saturday is the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds and Flamekeeper, The of dollars. Details on the com- tival-goers and is available on- $35 per person. Children 17 in Hiram, Maine. Bluegrass Gospel Project, The petition and how to enter is on site. Gates open for camping and under are free with an adult. With over 30 hours of live Belleville Outfit, The Good the festival’s website at ossipeev- July 19. Tickets are available at The Ossipee Valley Music music from national touring Lovelies, The Packway Handle alley.com. the gate or online. A variety of Festival is held at the Ossipee artists, the festival is host to Band, Darol Anger and the This year the festival is workshops and children’s pro- Valley Fairgrounds, located on three prestigious contests total- Republic of Strings, Joy Kills adding more barn dancing, a grams are also offered, making Route 25 in Hiram, Maine. ing more than $10,000 in prizes; Sorrow, Della Mae, The popular activity at last year’s this a family-friendly event. The Festival is 30 minutes from several barn dances; over a Bagboys, Muddy Marsh event. The Friday Night Dance Ticket prices for a 3-Day Portland, Maine and 45 minutes dozen workshops; plus chil- Ramblers, Bits & Pieces and features Sean Mencher and the Weekend Ticket (Friday from North Conway. dren’s activities and programs. more. Rhythm Kings, with rockabilly through Sunday) is $75. A Four- For more information, visit This year’s line-up features a The festival is host to the and southern honky-tonk styled Day Weekend Ticket (Thurs- www.ossipeevalley.com. ▲ wider array of performers and New England Song Contest, music. The barn dance taking musical styles than ever before, Guitar Flatpicking and Banjo place Saturday night, July 24, including: The Steep Canyon Championships. The competi- will have a Creole theme and Surf or Turf Dinner at St. Andrew’s Church t. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley local community. DeGroot at 986-1276 to Episcopal Church wel- Tickets are $25 and includes arrange for your ticket purchase. Scomes one and all to its your choice of lobster or steak, Seating will be limited and the third annual Surf or Turf Din- along with steamed clams, salad, event was very popular last year, ner at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 23. corn on the cob, side dish, so make sure not to miss out. The dinner will be served dessert, and lemonade. So that Proceeds of this event will go outdoors (or in the parish hall in you can bring the kids too, an to the support of Bearcamp case of inclement weather) on affordable children’s hot dog Valley School and Children’s the church grounds at 678 meal is offered at $5. You are Center, Tamworth Caregivers, Whittier Road (Old Route 25) welcome to bring your own and the Tamworth Community in Tamworth. Enjoy the perfect wine, beer or soft drinks. Nurse Association. summer evening of delicious Advance ticket purchase is For more information on this food and festive fellowship while required by Sunday, July 18. event, Sunday services, or other joining in St. Andrew’s support Call St. Andrew’s at 323-8515 activities at St. Andrew’s, call the of programs that benefit the or event chairperson Sally church office at 323-8515. ▲ Bob Marley returns to Theater in the Wood, July 24 nce again, nationally- he is now one of the few comics known comedian Bob to do the complete late night Marley will perform at circuit, including The Late O BJ Hickman Magic Show comes to Ossipee. The BJ the Theater in the Wood in Show with David Letterman, Intervale on Saturday, July 24. The Tonight Show with Jay Hickman Magic Show will stop at the Ossipee Town Hall on Doors open at 7 p.m. and show- Leno, Late Night with Conan Main Street in Center Ossipee on Thursday, July 22, at 6:30 time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 O’Brien, and The Late Late p.m. This is a great evening of magic and fun family entertain- per person and seating is limit- Show with Craig Ferguson and ment. The show is free and open to the public. For more infor- ed. Call 356-9980 or visit www. Craig Kilborn. He has also mation, call 539-1307 or e-mail to [email protected]. theaterinthewood.org to pur- appeared on 100 television (Courtesy Photo) chase tickets and for a list of all shows and many movie fans will upcoming events. Bob Marley returns to the recognize him from his appear- Originally from Maine, Bob Theater in the Wood on Saturday, ance in the movie Boondock At Cook Memorial Library, July 21 Marley began performing July 24. (Courtesy Photo) Saints, where he co-stars with standup comedy in his home- Willem Dafoe. town of Portland. He moved to called The World According to “The Theater in the Wood is ‘It’s Not About the Hike,’ is an Boston early in his career, gain- Bob. Winner of last year’s the only New England venue ing experience in a city known XM/Sirius Superbowl of I've played that resembles the inspiring look at life’s climbs for spawning comedy all-stars. Comedy, he continually makes Hindenburg — pre explosion of He now has a weekly radio call new fans around the country. course!” stated Bob Marley on he Cook Memorial into their hearts. This is the in segment with several radio Making his first television his return performance at the story of what they found ▲ Library in Tamworth stations around the country appearance on Comedy Central, Theater in the Wood. Twill present a terrific inside themselves as they program about hiking enti- hiked over 1,000 miles to the tled, “It’s Not About the tops of over 170 mountains Hike” at 7 p.m. on through all four seasons. NOW Wednesday, July 21 This presentation is for ONLY Everyone has their own everyone — hikers and non- 00! mountains to climb. Your hikers, people who are $25. mountain may be a 4,000- sedentary or active, outdoor Did you know? footer in the White enthusiasts and indoor home Mountains. But it could also bodies, 10-year-olds and 90- Jen’s Friends is currently supporting be going to college, getting a year-olds and everyone in 46 local cancer patients. job, bringing up children or between. 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It is both humorous & Strength. symbol of support and help a local! climb the 67 mountains in and touching, as the speakers New England over 4,000 share their personal lives in The Jen’s Friends Amulet may be purchased at the following business locations: feet. Nancy Sporborg and a way that makes the message and learning universal. Fields of Ambrosia, Langdon's Mercantile, The Memorial Hospital, Pat Piper are two ordinary women who went on an For more information on North Country Fair Jewelers, Old Village Barbershop and Spruce Hurricane extraordinary journey over this program, contact the or call Jen’s Friends at 603-356-5083 the mountain summits and library at 323-8510. ▲

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Births Paternal grandparents are Herbert and Anna Burke, she Munn of North Conway, a Lily Elizabeth Attarian Mike Muir of Hiram, Maine was born in North Conway in daughter, Pamella Allen of Lilly Elizabeth Attarian was and Alicia Maguire of South 1927. Emporia, Va., nine grandchil- born on May 28 to Brittany Portland, Maine. She married Ervin Grant in dren, 19 great -grandchildren, Nicole Petty and Matthew Evan 1945, and together they began four great-great-grandchildren Attarian of West Ossipee. Faith Marie Bell running Grant’s store, now the and several nieces and nephews. The 8-pound girl was born at Faith Marie Bell was born site of the Red Parka Pub. In A graveside service was held Memorial Hospital in North on June 24 to Rebecca and 1965 they built Grant’s Red & on Monday, July 12, at Veterans Conway. Scott Bell of Conway. White at the intersection of Memorial Cemetery Chapel in Maternal grandparents are The 7-pound, 9-ounce girl Routes 16 & 302, and within a Augusta, Maine. Thomas and Marsha Deussen was born at Memorial Hospital few years developed it into The Baker-Gagne Funeral of Colorado Springs, Colo. in North Conway. Grant’s Supermarket and Home and Cremation Service Paternal grandparents are Maternal grandparent is Shopping Center. of West Ossipee handled the Marc and Carole Attarian of Judith McGowan of Conway. Mrs. Grant was pre-deceased arrangements. West Ossipee. Paternal grandparents are by Ervin; her parents; brothers Dale and Dave Harms of Herbert Jr., Gordon, and Carol Louise Thibeau Kaleb Thomas Vartanian Raymond and Paul Bell of Stephen; and sisters Geneva, Carol Louise Thibeau, 77, of Kaleb Thomas Vartanian was Conway. Michael T. Brooks Evelyn, and Anne. Bristenstock Drive in Madison, born on June 3 to Laura and Faith joins siblings Scott, She is survived by her daugh- died July 11 at her home. ments. He enjoyed many times Thomas Vartanian, Jr. of Center Haley and Katie at home. ter, Nancy Grant Bartlett; Born in Stoneham, Mass., on spent with his friends, especially Conway. grandson Stephen Whittier Jr. September 13, 1932, daughter Ronnie and Marcia Douglas. The 7-pound, 1-ounce boy Levi George Steere- and his wife Gaylen; great- of Thomas and Grace Above all, he enjoyed spending was born at Memorial Hospital Gallagher granddaughter Dalton Whit- (McDermott) Moore, she has time with his large loving family. in North Conway. Levi George Steere- tier; sisters Opal Scaletti, Kath- lived in Madison for the past He will be missed by all who Maternal grandparents are Gallagher was born on June 26 leen James, and Janet Sanphy; as nine years, previously living in knew and loved him. Donna Cormier of Center to Lori Steere and Ryan well as many nieces, nephews, East Boston, Mass. He was predeceased by his Conway and Robert Holtby of Gallagher of North Conway. and close friends. She was pre-deceased by her father, Harold Brooks, Sr., and Fryeburg, Maine. The 8-pound, 6-ounce boy At Mrs. Grant’s request there husband, John Costello, and a two sisters, Mary Ann Brooks Paternal grandparents are was born at Memorial Hospital will be no services. A gathering son, Richard Chambers. She is and Phyllis Jane Brooks. Lorraine Vartanian of in North Conway. of family and friends will be held survived by two sons, Bruce Surviving are his mother and Woonsocket, R.I. and Thomas Maternal grandparents are at the Red Parka Pub on Allen Chambers, of Shirley, stepfather, Faye and Frederick Vartanian, Sr. of South Paris, Buster (George) Steere, Jr. of Saturday, July 17, from 11 a.m. Mass., Steven Chambers of Barton of Porter, Maine; two Maine. Chepachet, R.I. to 2 p.m. Madison; three daughters, Lori sons, Michael Brooks, Jr. and Kaleb joins siblings Alexia Paternal grandparents are In lieu of flowers, donations Ann Cote, of Raymond, Brenda Kevin Brooks, both of Vermont; and Dylan at home. Sharon and John Gallagher. can be made in her memory to Chambers of Boston, Mass., and Levi joins sister Sophia at five daughters, Marjorie Brooks the Carroll County Visiting Lisa C. Rizzo of Madison; 14 and Audrey Brooks, both of Liam Thomas Fraser home. Nurses Association or the grandchildren and eight great- Vermont, Cassandra Brooks of Liam Thomas Fraser was Bartlett Jackson Ambulance grandchildren. Porter, Maine, Jackie Brooks of born on June 5 to Diane and Deaths Service. Services were held on Augusta, Maine, and Beverly Robert Fraser of Tamworth. Michael T. Brooks The Furber and White Tuesday, July 13, at the Baker- Brooks of Denmark, Maine, and The 6-pound, 9-ounce boy Michael T. Brooks, 48, of the Funeral Home in North Gagne Funeral Home and a stepdaughter, Alyssa Johnson; was born at Memorial Hospital French Road in Porter, Maine, Conway is in charge of arrange- Cremation Service in West four brothers, Harold Brooks, in North Conway. died on July 7 at the Fryeburg ments. Ossipee. Jr. of New Jersey, Mark Brooks Maternal grandparents are Health Care Center after a To sign an online guest book, of Milan, Steven Barton of www.baker-gagnefuneral- Gilbert and Denise Morin of courageous battle with cancer. Shirley H. (Webb) Munn go to Porter, Maine, and Scott Barton homes.com Freedom. He was born in Sanford, Shirley H. (Webb) Munn, . of Derry; three sisters, Tammy Paternal grandparents are Maine, on February 11, 1962, a 84, of Tamworth Road in Levesque of Albany, Kelly Announcements Thomas and Christine Fraser of son of Harold and Faye Libby Tamworth, died July 7 at Maine Editor’s Note: MacDonald of Brownfield, of births, adoptions, engagements, West Ossipee. Brooks. He attended local Medical Center in Portland, Maine, and Julie Barton of weddings, deaths and memorial Liam joins brother Isaiah at schools including Sacopee Maine. Porter, Maine; five grandchil- services may be sent to the home. Valley High School. Born December 28, 1925, in He worked for several years dren, and many nieces, Pisston, Maine, the daughter of Passages Editor, c/o The nephews, and cousins. Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 530, Cavin Robert Lemelin as a woodsman for Dale Earl and Alice (Johnson) Webb, A memorial graveside service Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed Cavin Robert Lemelin was Metcalf. He also worked for she had lived in Old Saybrook, was held on Saturday, July 17, at to [email protected]. born on June 6 to Hope and many years as a carpenter both Conn. for many years and 11 a.m. at the Porter Village Items must be submitted by Keith Lemelin of Berlin. for himself and for Elwin Day. moved to Madison in 1984 and Cemetery in Porter, Maine with Monday noon for publication on The 6-pound, 7-ounce boy Michael was very handy and then to Tamworth in 1999. Pastor Robert Irish officiating. the following Thursday. We are was born at Memorial Hospital could fix or work on most any- Mrs. Munn worked for RR Arrangements are by glad to publish engagement and in North Conway. thing. He worked on cars, did Donnelly and Sons Printers for Watson, Neal & York Funeral wedding photos (enclose self- Maternal grandparent is plumbing and electrical work, many years. Home of Cornish, Maine. addressed, stamped envelope and Emilie Smith of Lyman. and tinkered at countless other Predeceased by her husband, kindly print address on back of Paternal grandparents are jobs. Earl T. Munn, on Sept. 15, Margaret Grant photo for photo return). Barbara and Claude Lemelin of He had many hobbies, but he 1992; a brother, Earl Webb; and Margaret Grant, 82, of Glen, Milan. was an avid horseshoe player a sister, Marjorie Havener, she is both for fun and in tourna- died on July 11. The daughter of survived by her son Craig T. Ethan Joseph Dickinson Ethan Joseph Dickinson was born on June 18 to Destiny and OPEN HOUSE Eric Dickinson of Ossipee. The 6-pound, 9-ounce boy Saturday, July 17 • Noon - 4pm was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Maternal grandparents are Rose and George Coulter of Jefferson and Peter Clark of Haverhill, Mass. Paternal grandparents are Nancy and Ken Dickinson of Conway. Ethan joins siblings Hailey and Caleb at home. Oh, What A House! Oh, What A Location! Construction well underway, this spacious country home enjoys Evan Michael Muir spectacular--larger than life--White Mtn views. Quality workmanship Evan Michael Muir was born and attention to detail. On a premier road, with alpine & nordic skiing, on June 23 to Angelica hiking & biking, whitewater canoeing/kayaking all close by. Raymond and Cameron Muir of OH, WHAT A LIFESTYLE! $625,000 (MLS #2800147) North Conway. Directions: Past Attitash on 302 west take a right at Bartlett Village intersection, blinking yellow light. Follow over the river and go left. Take the first right on Stanton Farm Road. Up The 8-pound, 1-ounce boy the hill to Parker Ridge Rd on the right, follow open house signs to 46 Parker Ridge Rd. was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Attitash Realty Maternal grandparents are Attitash Mountain Village • Rt. 302, Bartlett, NH Yves and Carol Raymond on (603) 374-6514 • 888-782-9268 Berlin. www.AttitashRealty.com

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A11 Business News

At former Bill’s Place Restaurant New Produce Depot opens in Conway By Rachael Brown Produce Depot. Regn and his that, “Fresh fruits and vegeta- Contributing Writer wife hail from southern New bles shouldn’t be a priviledge to CONWAY — Michael Regn is Jersey, where he was in the con- buy; we aim to make them picky about his produce. He has struction business. “I have been affordable for all.” reason to be; Regn and his wife, around farming for the past 30 To help make produce Sally, opened the Produce years and have had a construc- affordable for all, the Regns give Depot just seven weeks ago on tion company since 1986,” he back to the local community. in the former Bill’s Place says. Regn’s family has been in They work with Ossipee Meals Restaurant on Route 16. They Bartlett for 40 years, and though on Wheels and the Agape are part of the new Conway he and Sally moved to Center Ministries by dropping off fresh Group Mall in that location. Ossipee one year ago, they are produce. “If stuff [produce] isn’t The Regns offer fresh produce, familiar with the Valley. He says moving, I know where to send reasonably priced, from local they saw a need for a fresh pro- it; I hate to see people go hun- and world-wide sources. duce business in the area. gry,” he adds. “I do all the selection of pro- Regn says that their new Plans for the future include duce myself. If I don’t like it, it business was in the planning more products and wholesale won’t sell. I won’t buy it,” says stages for six years. After looking accounts. Regn says they will Michael Regn, owner of The Produce Depot, is pleased to offer Regn. “Our produce comes at marketing and the demo- add lunch meats, frozen seafood, fresh produce at affordable prices at his store on Route 16 in from all over the world,” he graphics of the area, they decid- fresh baked south Philadelphia Conway. (Rachael Brown Photo) explains. ed the location is close enough pretzels, milk, butter, eggs, zuc- Regn shops local sources and to town, but not too far away chini and banana breads and Produce Depot will offer bulk The Produce Depot is open has produce shipped from South that people will still come. other baked goods and even an containers of condiments. They daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., America and California, too. “Everyone still calls it ‘Bill’s olive bar. Sally adds that in the have plans to work with local and is closed on Tuesdays. Call “The produce gets shipped Place’ and 16,000 cars a day pass fall they will offer apple cider, restaurants, too. “Our business 603-515-6056 or e-mail ducat- directly. Broccoli can be in the by,” he says. donuts and will have an outdoor is year round; we really want to [email protected] for more ground on Tuesday in Regn believes everyone market. reach out to local restaurants,” information. ▲ California and on our shelves by deserves fresh vegetables, noting On the wholesale end, the says Sally Regn. Thursday or Friday,” he says. If the produce is sourced locally, it can be in his store in a matter of hours. “I stay away from green- houses and hothouses. I get my green peppers from Rhode Money Matters Island. A green pepper should smell and taste like a green pep- per,” he says. Price, consistency, sight, smell and quality are key to suc- 4-Percent Rule: How much to withdraw cess. “We have high quality, low prices. It is the only way to com- pete with supermarkets,” he from a retirement fund each year? says. Regn explains that a large Presented by Association’s Journal of So what do you do? You treatments to fight disease or head of lettuce is offered for Myles J Crowe CPA, CFP Financial Planning. Bengen work on the big questions first, long-term home or nursing $1.75. “It takes two people to ith stagnant incomes wrote that retirees who took out not the numbers, and the best home care. Current statistics put a head of our lettuce in a and roller-coaster no more than 4.2 percent of time to do this is as far in from AARP show that the aver- bag,” says Regn. The Produce Winvestment returns their mostly stock-based portfo- advance of your retirement date age home health care aide Depot keeps the prices consis- over the past decade, individuals lio in the initial year and adjust- as possible. Here are some con- makes $18 an hour and a private tent, too. on the brink of retirement ed their remaining portfolio versation starters for key discus- nursing home room costs “Produce is a commodity, the might wonder what became of toward a 60/40 split in stocks sions you should have with your $78,000 a year. While public aid prices fluctuate daily. We try not all those “rules of thumb” affect- and bonds each year, that money financial planner as well as your picks up medical expenses for to adjust our price. If we have to ing how they handle their nest could last an average of 30 years. tax and estate experts: those who exhaust their assets in adjust, it is only for five cents or egg once they walk away from That approach made Bengen’s • Set a vision of retirement most states, most of us desire so,” he explains. Regn says he their jobs. work a gospel in the financial and revisit it every year before more than minimal standards of wants his customers to know the They’re still there. But the planning industry. and after you’re retired: If care. Health care reform is not price of a bunch of celery is question of how well they work But after this decade, which you’ve already been working even close to solving this prob- $1.50 and that price will remain comes down to the individual. ended with the worst recession with a good investment manag- lem, so it’s time to plan. constant. He adds that he is Chief among them is the in 70 years, some experts are er or financial planner, you • Build a phased-in retire- available if customers have ques- “Four Percent Drawdown taking a new look at the 4 per- might have already done this. ment: Many companies are tions about preparing dishes or Rule” first revealed by CERTI- cent rule. But retirement goals change as becoming more open-minded cooking vegetables. Regn likes FIED FINANCIAL PLAN- 1990 Nobel Laureate most life goals do, so treat the about keeping older workers on to cook himself. NER™ professional William William Sharpe of the Stanford subject organically. Talk about the payroll or actually hiring But it is not just the cooking Bengen in the October 1994 Graduate School of Business the fun stuff, but state your more workers over age 60. Keep that got him involved in The issue of the Financial Planning reported last month that this objectives for a post-retirement apprised of such opportunities particular rule can be harmful to work picture if you want to cre- and the skills it will take to take many simply because of its level ate a new career or simply want advantage of them — a success- of risk tied to stocks and other healthier finances. Set your ful phased-in or post-retirement assumptions including lifespan. lifestyle expectations now and work plan will require more He suggests that planners and revisit them as necessary. than sensible financial planning. investors need to do a better job • Track your working-life It may also require training and of assessing client risk tolerance expenses for three to six months other personal investments, so and consider more stable invest- and examine how well your cur- keep your ear to the ground and ment choices like TIPS (treas- rent retirement nest egg and always be ready to consider a ury inflation protected securi- other resources could support fresh perspective on your value ties) among other low-risk that spending: This is where in the workplace. ▲ options as a foundation for post- your imagined vision of retire- This column is produced by the retirement drawdowns. ment becomes real — or falls Financial Planning Association, In other words, consider apart. 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Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Welcomed by Animal Rescue League of N.H. - North Nancy McClennan joins ARLNH-N Board of Directors CONWAY — The Board of and look forward to sharing my Directors of the Animal Rescue 30-plus years of non-profit League of New Hampshire- experience to benefit small ani- North recently welcomed mals of the Mt. Washington Nancy McClennan to the Valley.” board. A proven leader in the McClennan’s most recent philanthropic field, with over work history includes Vice 25 years of experience that President of Development and includes fundraising, board Marketing for Africare; management and communica- Executive Director of the tions, McClennan is thrilled to SARAH Foundation and bring her skills, creativity and Director of Development and talent to the ARLNH-N Communications for the board. Community Foundation for “Animals and the environ- Greater New Haven in New ment have been a passion of Haven, Conn. She has been an mine since I was a child,” she active board member for said. “There has never been a numerous non-profit organiza- time in my life that I haven’t tions and is excited to con- had, cared for, rescued or been tribute to taking the mission- aware of animals — large and driven board of the Animal small — from Africa to Rescue League of NH-North America. I am delighted to be to the next level. involved with the Animal McClennan resides in Silver Nancy McClennan on Silver Lake with Olivia and Lilly. (Courtesy Photo) Rescue League of N.H.-North Lake with her husband, Bruce, and their dogs, Olivia and Lilly. other in North Carolina, where They have two daughters, one she works with the local Fastest growing dealership in the nation adds to management team living in Manhattan and the humane society. ▲

White Mountain Harley-Davidson Mortgagee’s & Secured Party’s Sale At welcomes new general manager AUCTION MEREDITH — Laconia the management team that has Mountain Harley-Davidson in Harley-Davidson recently an- quickly built the fastest growing North Conway and the Laconia k/a Snowvillage Inn nounced that E. Ross Houston dealership in the nation. As Harley retail store at the Tanger 136 Stuart St. (Fire Lane 37) has been named new General General Manager, Ross will Outlets in Tilton. Eaton (Carroll County), NH Manager of the Meredith deal- oversee Laconia Harley- “Ross is a seasoned leader Tuesday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. ership, further strengthening Davidson in Meredith, White who has proven himself in every REAL ESTATE: The Snowvillage Inn is a full service inn with 17 rooms area of Harley-Davidson dealer- in a two-story, 5,641± sq.ft. building including owner’s living quarters, a ships,” said Steve Deli, co- second detached building of 2,880± sq.ft. with 8 guest rooms (The Lodge) and a third building of 2,541± sq.ft. with 4 guest rooms and an apartment. owner of Laconia Harley-Dav- Total land area is 9.9± acres with 687± feet of frontage on Stuart Road in idson. “He lives the values we the “RR” Zone. desire for our business, which Town Reference: Map R9, Lot 28. Assessed Value: $1,204,210. creates a professional, family Furnishings, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E): All remaining personal property and FF&E to be sold to the highest bidder in the environment for our employees entirety along with the real estate. and a welcoming, pleasurable Inspection: One hour before the auction, if permitted. customer-service experience for Directions: From Route 16 North in Ossipee, bear right onto Route 25 everyone who passes through East and follow to Route 153. Bear left and follow to Brownfield Road. Bear right and follow approximately 1 mile to Stewart Road. Bear right the doors of our dealership.” and Snowville Inn is approximately ½ mile on right. Houston noted, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity For property information package with to help support the continued terms go to www.paulmcinnis.com growth of Laconia Harley and Lic. #2089 - (603) 964-1301 - Ref. #10PM-53 look forward to being a good Auction subject to all Terms of Sale. ©2010 Paul McInnis, Inc. steward of the Harley-Davidson brand in New Hampshire.” Houston, his wife, Charlotte, Real Estate Showcase E. Ross Houston has been named new General Manager of the and their two sons, Ryan and Meredith and White Mountain Harley-Davidson dealerships. Mark, are looking forward to (Courtesy Photo) relocating to the area. ▲

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A13 Offering an alternative choice in education to students on its Albany campus White Mountain Waldorf School ... he White Mountain Waldorf School left: Regional Science Fair. The has just celebrated its 25th year of Mount Washington Valley Regional Science and Technology Fair was offering an alternative choice in edu- held on May 13 at Granite State cation to the Mount Washington College in Conway. Seventh and Valley. eighth grade students participated In 1985, the first Early Childhood Program was along with 170-plus students from T surrounding middle schools and started on the front porch of a parent’s house with Kennett High School. Three of the eight children. Today, the school has gone through participating Waldorf students, its first capital campaign and has raised $1.3 million, Mabel Albert, Evan Sutherland and Ben Gaudreault, made the purchased its new parcel of 75 acres of wooded land finals for further judging that in Albany, and has placed portable buildings (fondly evening. Pictured is Mabel referred to as Learning Cottages) on the land to Albert explaining her experi- house three Early Childhood classrooms as well as ment with different swim suit grades 1-8, with 115 students. material. (Ginny Nossiff Photo)

The White Mountain follows them as they move for- Waldorf School is a non-profit ward. educational institution which is At Kennett High School, unique in the way that it is a fac- former Eldest class student and ulty-run school with a board of current ninth grader, Tucker trustees to oversee the legal and Gaschott, won an art award for financial realm of the school. an animation project at the The school is recognized as a school. Former early childhood “developing school” with the students include Liza Association of Waldorf Schools Townsend, who graduated from of North America and is work- Kennett High School as this ing closely with a sister school to year’s Valedictorian, and Drew achieve full accreditation. The Bormann, who took second school is currently licensed with prize overall in the regional sci- the state of New Hampshire as a ence fair at the high school level non-public school. for his project on “Acetic Acid in above: The White Mountain Vinegar.” Geometry. First Geometry Waldorf School offers open During the Kennett Middle was learned in the classroom, enrollment and currently has School Awards Ceremony, sev- then the Eldest class took a limited space available for the eral of the Eldest class alumni week-long course in glass Early Childhood Program. The also shone brightly. Claire geometry with artist Hans office is open throughout the Martindale and DeGrasse Schepker from Harrisville. summer. Schrader received the Honors Pictured above are two small The last few weeks of the Award for academic achieve- projects completed. Students school year were great for the ment on the honor roll, and also completed a group project, alumni students. Whether these Emily and Taylor Mathieu were creating a stained glass hang- students attended kindergarten chosen by the school for the ing lamp comprised of two or completed all grades then Principal’s Award for honors intersecting cubes. This lamp is moved on to public school, the and for upholding the core val- hanging proudly in the school Waldorf approach to education ues of KMS. Emily also made office. (Courtesy Photo) the final round of judging in the regional science fair. The Please Visit Our Booth Waldorf School is immensely at the proud of all of its students, cur- left: 4th Grade Fractions. 20TH ANNUAL CRAFT rent and former. How Waldorf Schools Teach For more information on the Fractions. There is a big to-do FAIR AT THE BAY White Mountain Waldorf among Waldorf teachers about School and the programs the “nine-year-old change,” Sat. & Sun. offered visit the website at as, they believe, this is when WhiteMountainWaldorf.org or the children become more July 17 & 18 call 447-3168. ▲ grounded in their bodies and 10am – 5pm more aware of themselves as individuals. They begin to Community House understand part-whole rela- tions because they can finally Rt. 11 • Alton, NH TOWN OF EFFINGHAM feel, deep down, what being whole is. This is why fractions Cedar The Town of Effingham is requesting proposals for the installation of a generator are not introduced until 4th and updating of the electrical system of the Municipal Office Building. grade, a point at which the ADIRONDACK FURNITURE entire class has finished the Specifications may be obtained from the Selectman’s Office at 68 School Street in change. Then, the children are Effingham Falls. All proposals must be in sealed envelopes plainly marked deliberately led to the fraction- “Generator Installation” and shall be addressed to Town of Effingham, 58 School al concepts by manipulating Street, Effingham, NH 03882. Proposals will be received until July 27, 2010 at blocks, drawing items and par- tial items, woodworking, and 2:00pm. Insurance requirements must be met before proposal is accepted. other hands-on activities. Only after they have spent several months working with the Our Own Maple Syrup • Butter • Jam • Baked Goods unspoken concepts are they Local Cheeses & Wines given names and written labels. The entire class knows what Handcrafted by R&R Woodworkers Exceptionally Comfortable Chairs & Rockers, Large these numbers are and how and Small. Chair Sets, Coffee, End and NATIVE SWEET CORN they fit into the counting num- Picnic Tables, Garden Benches • Blueberries • Raspberries • Tomatoes All Made Locally in the Mt. Washington Valley! bers by the end of the year. • Cucumbers • Peas • Summer Squash (Courtesy Photo) • Zucchini • Green Beans

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Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 graduates its first 8th grade class right: Pentathlon. On May right: Early Childhood 20 the White Mountain Program. The White Mountain Waldorf School’s 5th grade Waldorf School’s Early students made a trip to Blue Childhood program is for chil- Hill, Maine, to compete with dren ages two to six years old. four other Waldorf schools. The classroom is sunny and Divided into Greek city-states, uncluttered, with a loving, the students competed in the homelike atmosphere. The year javelin, discus, long jump, reflects the changing seasons sprint, Greek wrestling, and with seasonal displays, festi- running relay. The students vals, songs and handwork. The returned victorious, medals week is a rhythm of activities around their necks and sun- that include painting, beeswax burn on their noses, and grate- modeling, baking, gardening, ful to be part of the wider drawing, singing, handcrafts Waldorf community. Pictured is and storytelling. The kinder- India Drummond participating garten revolves around artistic activity and imaginative play. in the long jump at Blue Hill. The Waldorf Kindergarten strives to preserve in the child a sense of wonder, respect and (Joe Lentini Photo) a love of learning. It also lays down a foundation which will later develop into self-dis- cipline, independence and analytical thought. (Alexis Brochu Photo)

left: Graduation. Congratulations to our very first graduating Grade Eight Class! Mabel Albert, Alexander Brown, Dominic Lentini and Evan Sutherland have made it through their elementary years and are ready to take on high school! Graduation was held at Salyard’s Center for the Arts in Conway. The room was full of nostalgia and bittersweet tears as the students performed a recorder and vocal piece from Lord of the Rings, recited a poem from Robert Frost, and reminisced about their years at the school for the crowd. Their teacher for their elementary years, Mrs. Fortin, recalled her favorite memories throughout the years and recognized the students in the audience who have since left, but were also a part of that pioneering class. Pictured (standing left to right) are Ian Sutherland, Evan Sutherland, Peg Sutherland, Daren Brown, Sandy Brown, Ruth Hamilton, Joe Lentini, Mabel Albert, Tom Albert, and Karen Albert and (kneeling left to right) Alexander Brown and Dominic Lentini. (Joe Lentini Photo)

“Sound” By sixth grade student Carson Behr

Sound, sound, wonderful sound A sound to hear another sound The sound of the birds, the wind in the trees A patient sparrow sits on a hill The sound of a bird calls to the East A sound to hear, a sound to love Sound, sound, wonderful sound •The 5th •Seventh grader A whispered sound, a sacred sound grade geogra- Sage Viets-Aughton The sound of waves, crashing on the shore phy journals spent three weeks in A silent sound of stillness… arrived in the Germany. Sage and for- Sound, sound, no more sound. school’s mail- mer student Chase Carus box after hav- stayed with a family in ing spent the fall and winter Germany who are friends above: Did You Know?? traveling all around the United with Frau Hilbrig- Puppet Troupe. Among the many •Grades 7 and 8 are sewing States. Tauroney. offerings of a Waldorf education is the puppetry work used in the Early backpacks on the sewing •The 2nd/3rd grade learned •To finish up a block on Childhood program. Utilizing simple silk marionette puppets, hand machines that were purchased about building and structures, Medieval Studies, the sixth made by teachers and parents, against a backdrop of colored silks rep- with a very generous grant from and they have taken this outside graders had a knighting ceremo- resenting the scene, a story is shared. From uncomplicated seasonal the Goldberg Foundation. to construct four raised beds ny. Students completed their tales to involved, multilayered fairy tales, these stories, presented in this •The 4th graders read to the which they have planted with noble deeds and their communi- unique way, encourage the young (and not-so-young) person’s imagina- first graders once a week. The vegetables and herbs. ty service and have all become tive life. (Alexis Brochu Photo) 4th graders relish this opportu- •The Eldest class visited worthy knights. nity to step up and be “the big Ragged Mountain Equip- kids” while the first graders ment as part of their block on await with anticipation, books the Industrial Revolution. They clutched to them tightly, to see got a tour and viewed the cut- which big kid is going to read to ting room and machinery, learn- them this week. ing about automation.

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Attitash’s six-week downhill mountain bike series ‘Pin the Trail’ Mountain Bike Race Series now under way ttitash is hosting the series format, with the overall and swag, as well as series Pin The Trail Downhill winners being announced at prizes from the series spon- The infused metal artwork of Cole Scott, such as ‘Oginquit Rocks,’ Mountain Bike Series the conclusion of the final race sors: Keen, Dakine, High- (above) is now on display at the White Mountain Artisans Gallery A in North Conway. (Courtesy Photo) for a six-week series, running on Aug. 18. Gear, Matty B’s Cafe, Ski- from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Each week, there will be a Chair.com, Marin, SixSixOne, Wednesday through Aug. 18 plate draw and game of pin the and Michelin. Presented by (subject to weather). The first tail on the donkey to deter- Attitash is home to the only race was held Wednesday, mine the next week’s race lift-serviced downhill mountain White Mountain Artisans Gallery July 14. course, with no two races biking terrain in the Valley. For The weekly entry fee is $15 being held on the same trail all more information on this event Infused metal art of Cole per race or $70 for the entire season. and all the events at Attitash race series. This is a point There will be weekly prizes visit Attitash.com. ▲ Scott now on display he White Mountain his perspective, the attempt to Explore different topics each week Artisans Gallery of create artistically supersedes an TNorth Conway presents allegiance to the tools used in the unique new medium of the process. Take a Wednesday evening ‘Walks & Talks’ infused metal art by local pho- Cole prints the majority of tographer Coleman Scott his work on metal. This process Moffett (Cole Scott). infuses dyes directly into spe- at Tin Mountain Cole, who has worked in cially coated aluminum sheets, he Tin Mountain Nat- the 140-acre property is teem- trees, insects, mushrooms and film, video and digital mediums, and because the images are ure Learning Center ing with unique natural com- granite, and whatever may has recently developed an affini- infused into the surface and not Ton Bald Hill Road is munities and rare plant occur- strike the fancy of Tin ty for computational imaging. on it, the archival qualities are the place to be on Wednesday rences. The “Wednesday Mountain’s intern naturalist. This process involves coupling nearly unparalleled. Cole’s evenings this summer. Evening Walks & Talks” will For more information on digital cameras with computer- images have to be seen in person Wednesday Walks & Talks explore a different natural his- upcoming programs, classes aided photo augmentation to to appreciate the vibrancy of will be presented from 6 to tory topic each week. and events at Tin Mountain create innovative artistic images. color, light and detail. 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday Whether you want to bet- Conservation Center, call Tin Cole has explored tradition- The White Mountain this summer at Tin ter your naturalist skills, enjoy Mountain Conservation al genres such as landscape, flo- Artisans Gallery is located at the Mountain’s Nature Learning some outdoor exercise while Center at 447-6991. ral imaging and portraiture, but Red Carriage Commons at Center on Bald Hill Road in meeting interesting people, or Donations of $3 per person or is also drawn to more abstract 3358 White Mountain High- Albany, beginning the first enjoy an evening nature out- $5 per person are appreciated. and conceptual work. Though way, one mile north of North week of July. ing with your family, you will For a full calendar of events at he remains highly appreciative Conway Village. For more Besides a very active six- enjoy taking part in Tin Tin Mountain Conservation of traditional film photography information, call 356-6546 or acre beaver pond, an old gran- Mountain Wednesday evening Center, visit www.tin moun- technique, digital cameras and 800-451-0255 or visit the gal- ite quarry, historic barn, pris- walks and talks. Topics will tain.org. ▲ computer software have allowed lery at www.whitemountainarti tine forests, and miles of trails, cover birds, beavers, frogs, him to broaden his vision. From sansgallery.com. ▲ 16- by 9-foot outdoor screen on the Green Settlers’ Green offers free movie night on Tuesdays ettlers’ Green Outlet bringing your own chairs. Bring the 3rd,” “Happy Feet,” “Wal- Village is offering free fea- the whole family, even the fami- lace & Gromit,” “Ghostbusters” Sture length family movies ly dog! The lawn area is located and others, in Blu-Ray technol- on its giant outdoor movie just behind Nike, next to the ogy whenever possible. The screen every Tuesday night, newly renovated outdoor food pre-movie event starts at 7 p.m. weather permitting. court. Full dinners, wraps, sal- with free outdoor games, bal- There are 30 comfy lawn ads, pizzas, popcorn, ice cream loons and, while supplies last, a chair seats available first come- and much more will be available free gift for each child age seven first serve, and lots of room for all evening. and under. Although the movie line-up The movies begin at dusk began Tuesday, July 13, with (between 7:45 and 8:15 p.m.) “Cloudy With a Chance of and each movie lasts approxi- Meatballs,” the full schedule for mately 90 minutes. For more upcoming Tuesday movies can information, call the office at be found at SettlersGreen.com 356-7031. ▲ Dining by Reservation and includes “Jumanji,” “Shrek Tuesday - Friday Mountain Ear July Menu Sampler RACK OF LAMB Art-A-Ron-Dack seared with dijon mustard parsley rub, roasted and served with rosemary au jus & oven roasted red potatoes

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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 ‘Wednesdays at Wildcat’ makes summer learning fun Free guided tours at Wildcat Mtn. every Wednesday in July & August ildcat Mountain and held in Pinkham Notch in the and fresh water ecosystems to tions are not required, and pro- to the summit. Round-trip the Tin Mountain White Mountain National those of the higher alpine envi- grams are geared for all ages. Wildcat Express scenic gondola WConservation Center Forest, is a memorable summer ronment, including wildflowers, Meet at Guest Services in the tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for are once again offering the outing where families of all ages mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and Wildcat Mountain base lodge children ages six to 12, $13 for “Wednesdays at Wildcat” sum- can explore and learn about the moose to the geology of the sur- shortly before 10 a.m. Admis- seniors ages 65-plus and ages mer naturalist program every diverse ecology of the region. rounding mountains and Pres- sion is free, except on those five and under ride for free. Wednesday in July and August Program topics change weekly idential Range. “Alpine Discovery” tour dates Picnic lunches are available for from 10 a.m. to noon. and range from learning about “Wednesdays at Wildcat” that require a trip on the purchase, including the Family “Wednesdays at Wildcat,” the flora and fauna of the forest runs through Aug. 25. Reserva- Wildcat Express scenic gondola Fun Pack, which includes gon- dola skyride, lunch, and tour for two adults and two children for Second week of world-class performances at Fryeburg Academy $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the program may be held indoors using slide shows IMAI continues classical music concerts, July 15 through 18 and interactive displays. he International Musical During its second week, also include Schumann’s Sonata Wildcat Mountain, a year- Arts Institute’s 14th con- IMAI presents more “Music for #1 in a minor for violin and round destination located 100 Tcert season continues Summer Evenings” – concerts piano, performed by Frederic percent within the White July 15 at Fryeburg Academy’s featuring masterworks of classi- Bednarz, violin and Natsuki Mountain National Forest, pro- Bion Cram Library in Fryeburg, cal music. Evening concerts are Hiratsuka, piano; and the Trio vides both exhilarating and one- Maine. at 7:30 p.m. at the Bion Cram for flute, cello and piano, Op. of-a-kind opportunities to enjoy Over the years, IMAI has Library at Fryeburg Academy. 300, which was composed in the views and scenery that have drawn together more than 200 Among Thursday, July 15, USA by the Bohemian compos- been consistently voted No. 1 in classical musicians, both young featured performers will be vio- er Bohuslav Martinu during a the East. In addition to the aspiring professional musicians linist Li-Ling Liao and cellist visit to Ridgefield, Conn. in ZipRider and highest scenic beginning their careers, with Brian Mix, both of Vancouver, 1944. The Martinu trio will be gondola in New Hampshire, seasoned artists of international BC, and pianist Byron performed by flutist Alison Hale Wildcat Mountain offers hiking, reputation, all of whom have Schenkman, now of Seattle, all and cellist Sibora Miloradovic, fishing, and lift-serviced nine- come from some 30 nations on of whom since last summer’s joined by pianist Byron IMAI flutist Alison Hale. hole alpine disc golf course. A five continents. They attend this IMAI festival, have now been Schenkman. (Courtesy Photo) seasonal food menu, beer, and annual summer residency pro- performing together as a trio in Friday evening’s program wine are offered in the base gram for intensive study, artistic the Northwest. They will open will include Elgar’s Piano Lino Tanaka, violist Kazuko lodge with fresh “Lunch & development and the joy of with Trio, Op. 22 by the early Quintet in a minor, Op. 84 with Matsusaka and cellist Lynn Ride” packages available for music-making which they share nineteenth century Austrian violinist Adrian Levine, violist Nowels. The evening continues individuals, families, or groups. with concert audiences. Fifty- composer Johann Nepomuk Tim Deighton, cellist Chris with Handel’s cantata "Nell All rates and information can three resident artist/musicians Hummel, and conclude with the Pegis and pianist Heng-Jin Park dolce dell'oblio", G.K.M. #28 be found online at skiwildcat. will be performing on this sea- Trio in g minor, Op. 3 by the along with Schumann’s String with flutist Alison Hale and com or by calling 1-888-SKI- son’s series of 17 classical cham- French composer, Ernest Quartet in F Major, Op. 41, No. WILD. ▲ ber music concerts in Fryeburg. Chausson. The program will 2 with violinists Asuka Usui and IMAI continues on Page A20 BERANGER VOLKSWAGEN Autobahn For All Event ALL NEW 2010 ROUTAN ALL NEW 2010 GOLF $28,930 $18,494 MSRP: $34,400 MSRP: $18,994 $ $ BVW DISCOUNT: 5,470 BVW DISCOUNT: 500

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A17 On the Rockpile Week of July 6 through 12 Windows on the summit have been open all week - wow! By Hanna Brewer Summit Intern Mount Washington Observatory ife has been warm and sunny for the majority Lof the week here on the Rockpile. Even the low tem- peratures stayed above the 50 degree mark, with the excep- tion of Sunday night, when the low dropped to 49 degrees. This may sound chilly for those of you in the Valley, but keep in mind that the average daily temperature for the sum- mit this time of year is 44 degrees. Needless to say, windows have been open almost all week letting in those crisp mountain Tom Danielson, Newton’s Revenge race winner, about to cross the breezes, something that does- finish line. (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) n’t happen very often at the home of the World’s Worst extreme conditions we see Sunrise Drive when the Auto Weather. here, but she may have disap- Road will open extra early to However, Mt. Washington pointed quite a few cyclists. allow visitors to watch the sun- didn’t completely disappoint Saturday the 10th was sched- rise from the highest peak in those of us who love the uled to be the annual Newton’s New England. Revenge bike race up the Auto For more information on Road, but go figure — the one these and a list of all upcoming day we get substantial rain this events, check out the Mount week was that very same day. Washington Auto Road’s web- Because the gravel parts of the site at mountwashington autor- Auto Road become slippery oad.com or Mount Washing- and dangerous during heavy ton’s event schedule at mount- rain, it had to be closed until washington.org/events. We love the afternoon and the bike race seeing new faces as well as was put off until Sunday. returning ones, so find an Fortunately, Sunday brought event that suits you and your with it clear views and lots of family and we hope to see you sun to make for near-perfect here soon! ▲ bicycling conditions. As summer presses on, it seems like every week there is some sort WEATHER of event happening to MT. WASHINGTON bring lots of smiling faces to the summit, OBSERVATORY Newton’s Revenge being just one of them. Compiled by Observatory Staff Seek the Peak is right Date High Low Prec. Snow around the corner on July 6 64 51 — — July 24, and even if 76857— — you’re not a hiker, 86958— — there will be plenty of 96455— — food and fun going 10 57 50 1.34” — after the hike-a-thon, 11 61 49 T — including live music. If 12 64 51 — — that doesn’t sound like Highest recorded wind gust,July 6, 69 miles per hour out of the West. your taste, the very next morning will be a

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Hosted by White Birch Books and Horsefeathers Lisa Gardner debuts latest thriller at Book Party, July 15 ou know it’s summer Boston’s working-class neigh- is to help children at a locked- ensure that her troubled son has closest to home. when Lisa Gardner has a borhoods where an unthinkable down pediatric psych ward. But some semblance of a childhood. Gardner is the Valley’s own Ynew thriller out on the crime has been committed. An she remains haunted by a family She will love him no matter New York Times bestselling shelves. “Live to Tell” is the new entire family has been brutally tragedy that shattered her life what. Nurture him. Keep him author and has written 11 previ- book and the first place to see murdered. The father — and nearly 25 years ago. The dark safe. Protect him. Even when ous thrillers. She lives with her Gardner and get your signed possible suspect — now lies anniversary is approaching, and the threat comes from within family in Jackson, where she is copy is at the White Birch clinging to life in the ICU. when Warren and her partner her own house. always at work on the next book, Books Book Party, hosted by Murder-suicide? Or something show up at the facility, Danielle In Gardner’s most com- or involved with various com- Horsefeathers Restaurant in worse? Veteran police detective immediately realizes that it has pelling work of suspense to date, munity projects. North Conway Village on D. D. Warren is certain of only started again. the lives of these three women For more information about Thursday, July 15, at 7 p.m., one thing — there’s more to this A devoted mother, Victoria unfold and connect in unexpect- the event, or to reserve a copy of upstairs at Horsefeathers. case than meets the eye. Oliver has a hard time remem- ed ways, as sins from the past “Live to Tell,” or any of Lisa’s “Live to Tell” opens on a Danielle Burton is a survivor, bering what normalcy is like. emerge — and stunning secrets previous books, call White warm summer night in one of a dedicated nurse whose passion But she will do anything to reveal just how tightly blood ties Birch Books at 356-3200 or visit can bind. Sometimes the most them online at www.whitebirch- devastating crimes are the ones books.com. ▲ Ready to roll at Great Glen Trails Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36 Summer Mountain Bike Series IMAI (with violinists Adrian Levine and Noemi Miloradovic, violists presented by Dakine under way Continued from Page A17 Tim Deighton and Jason Fisher, soprano Carol Rosenblith and cellists Alexei Gonzales and he Summer Mountain Set up so that riders of all adults or $12 for one race, $30 joined by Byron Schenkman, Sibora Miloradovic). The pro- Bike Series presented ages and abilities can enjoy the for kids ages five to 17 or $7 for continuo. The evening will con- gram will conclude with violinist Tby Dakine began at trails, the series features long, one race. clude with violinist Mark and IMAI Artistic Director Eric Great Glen Trails on Tuesday, short and mini courses. The Biking is available daily at Ptashne, cellist Alexei Gonzales, Rosenblith, joined by violist July 6. long course is the most diffi- Great Glen Trails, which fea- and pianist Heng-Jin Park per- Kazuko Matsusaka, cellist Alexei Racers may ride the course cult, featuring the most techni- tures a network of gentle car- forming the Trio in c minor, Gonzales, and pianist Heng-Jin any time between 3:30 and 7 cal single track, but the short riage roads that are perfect for Opus 101 of Johannes Brahms. Park performing the Piano p.m. Competitors may race and mini course offer smoother the whole family to ride The special concert, “Just Quartet in c minor, Op. 60. solo or as part of a team. Teams riding for kids or those just together. Bike rentals for adults Brahms…,” takes place The second of three “Music are made up of three racers, starting to mountain bike race. and children are available daily, Saturday evening, July 17, and for Sunday Afternoons” contin- and the fastest combined time Because of the multiple cours- along with trailers and trail-a- includes three works by the ues Sunday at 2 pm. The pro- wins. All riders that complete es, the Summer Mountain Bike bikes for the little ones. great German composer. The gram will include five of the eight weeks are eli- Series has become a must-do For more information program will open with the Mendelssohn’s Piano Quartet gible for the prize raffle held event for families year after about biking at Great Glen String Quartet in a minor, Opus #1 in c minor, Opus 1 (with on the final week during the year. As the kids have grown, Trails, visit www.GreatGlenT- 51, No. 2 (with violinists Milene pianist Natsuki Hiartsuka joined awards party. Prizes will also be they’re able to graduate to the rails.com or call 466-2333. ▲ Moreira and Mariya Krasnyuk, by violinist Ji-Eun Hwang, vio- awarded for the faster riders in longer courses, too. violist Jason Fisher and cellist list Shokhrukh Sadikov, and cel- each class and age group. 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Page A20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Presented by Lovell Historical Society Antique Sale and Appraisal Day plus live auction set for July 18 or the 11th consecutive nationally acclaimed appraiser will also be a live auction of con- Buxton has been auctioning eties, and many private collec- year, the Lovell Historical from Portland, Maine, will be temporary items beginning at 2 and appraising antiques, fine tions. Appraisal fees are $8 for FSociety will host an onsite for antique appraisals p.m., conducted by Jay Hanson, arts, decorative arts, furniture, one item, $15 for two items, $20 Antique Sale with dealers from from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kevin one of Fryeburg Fair’s livestock silver and other items all over for three items and all proceeds Maine, New Hampshire and McElroy of Frost Gully Violins auctioneers. Admission is free the United States for 38 years. will benefit the Lovell Historical Massachusetts on Sunday, July will be performing in the barn and there will be grilled foods, He primarily does appraisals for Society. He will be conducting 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and conducting free appraisals sandwiches, beverages and insurance, estates, and fair mar- appraisals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, Bruce Buxton, of stringed instruments. There dessert items available. ket value. His client list also con- sists of museums, historical soci- ANTIQUE continues on Page A23

‘Make a Splash - READ’ Magic Show & Origami Workshop at Madison Library, July 17 he Madison Library will host a special program Tfor children and families on Saturday, July 17, at 10 a.m. in the Chick Room at the library. Award-winning Magic- ian Debbie O'Carroll will fish for books in a delightful, partic- ipatory magic show created especially to go with this year’s Magician Debbie O’Carroll will “Make a Splash—READ” sum- perform a magic show and pres- mer reading program. ent an origami workshop for chil- Audiences ages three to 10 dren ages three to 10 at the will have great fun as they meet Madison Library on July 17. some of the amazing and leg- (Courtesy Photo) endary creatures of children’s literature. They will play a game magic shows. She writes the with the elusive Lake Champ- scripts, creates the costumes and lain monster, meet Slewfoot builds the props for all her pre- Weekly children’s theatre at Theatre in the Wood. The Believe in Books Literacy Sue, a cowgirl who rides a cat- sentations. Foundation kicked off the 2010 Summer Children’s Theatre in the Mt. Washington Valley Friday, fish and participate in the Following the performance, July 2, at the Theater in the Wood with ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ (photo above). The perform- magic of a weather predicting O’Carroll will teach a “Make a ance on Friday, July 16, will be ‘The Fisherman and His Wife.’ Performances are at 10 and groundhog. Splash” with Origami Puppets 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 per show or a season pass is available for $40 per person. Tickets are Magician Debbie O'Carroll Workshop. Children age six and available online at www.believein books.org or call 356-9980. (Courtesy Photo) is known for her highly innova- older will learn how to fold tive and comically theatrical origami ducks, turtles and fish puppets for their own puppet shows. There is limited space Gypsy jazz trio features Gypsy jazz guitars, upright bass & sizzling sound for the workshop; call the library at 367-8545 to reserve a place. Ameranouche returns to Theater in the Wood on July 16 Debbie O’Carroll’s appear- ance is thanks to the New he Gypsy Jazz Trio, guitarist, Django Reinhardt. Hampshire State Library, which Ameranouche, will National Lampoon direc- each year coordinates the Kids, Tperform for the second tor, Kevin Wheatley, calls Books and the Arts grant pro- time this year at the Theater Ameranouche “the new sound gram that enables New Hamp- in the Wood in Intervale on of America.” After hearing shire public libraries to offer Friday, July 16. these folks sail through a summer performance programs The trio Ameranouche melodious tune with love, for children. Funding sponsors (pronounced uh-MARE-uh- musicality, and signature, jaw- for the Kids, Books and the Arts noosh) features two French dropping velocity, you’ll be grant program are the Byrne acoustic Gypsy jazz guitars hard pressed not to agree. Foundation, CHILIS, the and upright bass and is a win- Doors open at 7 p.m. and Cogswell Benevolent Trust, the ner of Best of New Hampshire showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets NH Library Association, and awards as well as being veter- are $15 in advance and $20 at the N.H. State Library. Local ans of the famed Newport Jazz the door. Seating is limited! sponsor the Friends of Madison Festival. The group tours Call 356-9980 or visit www. Library provided matching nationally, year-round, and theaterinthe wood.org to pur- funds for this program. has released two albums, chase tickets and for a list of ▲ For more information,con- largely of original music Gypsy jazz trio Ameranouche performs on July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at all upcoming events. tact the Madison Library at 367- inspired by legendary Gypsy the Theater in the Wood. (Courtesy Photo) 8545. ▲

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Molière’s classic comedy of manners ‘The Miser’ at The Barnstormers, July 20 - 24 he Barnstormers Thea- Harrington as Harpagon’s lack- ter presents Molière’s eys, and Angela Smith as the Tclassic comedy of man- servant Dame Claude. ners “The Miser” from July 20 “We’re always mindful of to 24 in Tamworth. the balance of the season, not Harpagon, a penny-pinch- only in terms of topics of the ing money-lender, is the cheap- plays, but the period of the est man in town. He rules over plays,” says Shea. “A period his household and his children play like this really lets us with a tight fist, even arranging demonstrate our comfort with their marriages to further the body of literature.” enrich himself — all the while The Barnstormers Theatre, planning to marry the beautiful now celebrating its 80th Mariane. But Harpagon’s son anniversary season, is the oldest Cleante is also in love with professional summer theatre in Mariane, and his daughter Elise the nation, founded in 1931 by Beverly Woods & Seth Austen onstage in Ossipee. has matrimonial plans of her Francis Cleveland (son of Beverly Woods and Seth Austen will perform on Sunday, July own. Love and the love of President Grover Cleveland) 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ossipee Town Hall as part of the money spell trouble, intrigue, Bob Bates is ‘The Miser’ in and his wife, Alice. Ossipee Recreation Department’s Sunday “Concerts On The and laughter in Molière’s outra- Molière’s classic farce, July 20 Performances of “The Lawn” Series. For more information, contact Ossipee geous farce from 1668. to 24 at The Barnstormers Miser” are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Recreation at 539-1307 or at [email protected]. “This is a wonderfully topi- Theatre in Tamworth. to Saturday, plus a matinee at 2 (Courtesy Photo) cal play, especially given every- (Courtesy Photo) p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are thing that’s happening with the $24.50 to $29.50 for evening stock market and the econo- last year’s production of shows and $15 to $20 for mati- my,” says Bob Shea, artistic “Harvey.” Also appearing are nees. Friday night is Family director of The Barnstormers. Ryan Malyar and Hillary Polier Night, with family groups “It’s great to see something as Harpagon’s children, (containing at least one person Entertainment coming out of the 1600s that’s Cleante and Elise; Kelley age 18 or under) admitted for exactly the same place as we’re Curran as Mariane; Bill Coyne half price, first come first coming from.” as Mariane’s brother, Valere; served, on the day of the show. As the miserly Harpagon, Dale Place as her father, Not all productions are suitable Lounges, Taverns & Pubs Barnstormers favorite Bob Anselme; Penny Purcell as the for very young children. (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Bates celebrates his 30th season matchmaker Frosine; Doug For more information or to with The Barnstormers, having Shapiro as Cleante’s valet, La purchase regular or season tick- Almost There - Albany appeared in many, many roles Fleche; Billy Butler as Master ets, call 323-8500 or visit the Open Mic Night: Every Tuesday (N) ...... Host: Simon Crawford over the years. Most recently, Jacques, the cook; Joe web site at www.barnstormer- Simon Crawford: Fri., July 16 (A) ...... Classic Pop he was seen as Dr. Chumley in Longthorne and Trey stheatre.org. ▲ Bob Rutherford: Sunday, July 18 (A) ...... Guitar & Vocals Club 550 - North Conway DJ: unday & Wednesday (N) ...... Karaoke/Dancing DJ: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) ...... DJ/Dancing

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Open Mic Night: Wednesdays (N) ...... Host: Ronzony

The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Will Carver: Friday, July 16 (N) ...... Soft Rock & Roll

Delany’s - North Conway Black Falcon: Wednesday, July 21 (N) ...... Rock

Homestead Restaurant - North Conway Bob Rutherford & Acoustic Guitar & Vocals: Every Wednesday ...... Jon Deveneau

Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Mike Jewell: Saturdays (N) ...... Solo Piano

May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway Dennis & Davey: Fridays (N) ...... Celtic Crooners Celtic Seisuins: Sundays (A) ...... Irish Music

Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Rick Hemsley Buzzell: Fri., & Sat., July 16 & 17 (N) . . .Solo Guitar

Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Tim Theriault Band: Fri., July 16 (N) ...... Rock Truffle Band: Sat., July 17 (N) ...... Cajun Rock Open Mic Night: Mon., July 19 (N) ...... Host: Carl Iacozilli

River’s Edge Tavern — Indian Mound Golf Club - Center Ossipee Karaoke & DJ: Saturdays ...... Host: Bill Grover

Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village Dennis & Davey: Saturdays (N) ...... Celtic/Folk

Up Country Tavern - North Conway DJ Ryan: Thursdays (N) ...... DJ /Karaoke/Dancing DJ Johnny “V”: Fri. July 16 (N) ...... DJ /Dancing DJ Brian Sparhawk: Sat., July 17 (N) ...... DJ/Dancing

The Wentworth - Jackson Village Judy Herrick: Fri., & Sat., July 16 & 17 (N) ...... Piano

White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Heather Pierson: Fri. and Sat. (D) ...... Piano Mike Jewell: Sun., July 18 (B) ...... Piano Brunch

Wildcat Inn & Tavern - Jackson Village Karaoke: Every Thursday (N) ...... Host: Bob Rutherford Nancy Ray: Sat., July 17 (N) ...... Irish Tunes Hoot Night: Tues., July 20 (N) ...... Host: Jonathan Sarty

Page A22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Noted garden consultant Kerry Ann Mendex at Tin Mountain Tips for low maintenance, high impact perennial gardens, July 20 f you are interested in garden- Nature Learning Center in landscape and more. es on time-saving garden- for Channel 13. She is the garden ing then you won’t want to Albany. Mendez, owner of Peren- ing techniques and workhorse columnist for Life@Home mag- Imiss the Tin Mountain Na- Gorgeous, low-maintenance nially Yours in Ballston Spa, plant material as well as organic azine and writes freelance pieces ture Program, “Tips for Low- gardens are no accident. Learn N.Y., is dedicated to teaching practices. for regional and national maga- Maintenance, High Impact Per- proven design tricks for sensa- people of all ages the art of low- Over 8,000 people have taken zines. She is a self-taught garden- ennial Gardens,” on Tuesday tional gardens that will be the maintenance perennial garden- her classes. She has been in many er with over 25 years of experi- evening, July 20, at 7 p.m., with talk of the neighborhood. Topics ing and landscaping. As a garden national magazines including ence and a ‘passionate perennial- garden consultant Kerry Ann include plant selection, place- consultant, designer, writer, Fine Gardening, Garden Gate ist’ who enjoys mixing humor Mendez at the Tin Mountain ment, the use of color in the teacher and lecturer, she focus- and Better Homes and Gardens’ with practical information. Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living, Programs are open to the plus her gardens have been in public. Donations of $3 per per- several published gardening son or $5 per family are appreci- books. She has been a featured ated; Tin Mtn. members are free. guest on HGTV and was the For more information on Tin perennial host for Capital News Mountain or this program, visit 9’s, “In The Garden” television www.tinmountain.org or call segment, as well as info segments Donna at 447-6991. ▲ Roland Stockbridge shares 50 years of Ossipee Fire Dept. history oland Stockbridge, a 50- extensive process to put togeth- year veteran of the er a mutual aid society many RCenter Ossipee Fire years ago. Stockbridge will Department, will be the fea- recount how that process tured speaker at the Ossipee worked, what was involved in Historical Society’s July pro- putting together those policies, gram. The event will take place and how the group got its state at the historic Ossipee Court- certification to become an offi- house after some brief an- cial mutual aid organization. Mt. Washington Century Ride. Registration is open for the Tin Mountain Mt. Washington nouncements at 7 p.m. on This promises to be a very Century Ride. Register on-line www.tinmountain.org or at the event on Saturday, July 17, from Tuesday, July 20. interesting presentation, said 6 to 8 a.m. at the Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center. Call 447-6991 for more information. Stockbridge, who is in the historical society president, (Katelyn Anne Dolan Photo) process of compiling his stories Lori Lenart. Many may not into a book, said recently that realize how much work it took the talk will encompass a wide to put fires out before the Farrington’s Pond (sleeps six to Cathedral Pickle Bottle donated variety of topics. They include advent of more modern trucks Antique eight, time to be agreed upon by Kezar Antiques. A book of some stories about more and water systems or how much with owners); Historic Cocktail tickets is priced at $5 for six tick- famous local fires as well as the effort volunteers took of their Continued from Page A21 Party Cruise for four on Kezar ets or $1 per ticket. Raffle tickets fires of ’47 that were covered in lives to save others’ lives, pets in the front parlor of the historic Lake (includes drinks, hors will be available for purchase the a Carroll County Independent and structures. Kimball-Stanford House. d’oeuvres and lake tour); origi- day of the event and the drawing story by Natalie Peterson, titled The August program will The live auction will begin at nal Ebenezer Kezar’s Pub Sign, will be held at 3 p.m. “The Year Maine Burned.” feature Dennis Chesley, a local mycologist, doing a talk about 2 p.m. Items to be auctioned are: courtesy of Ebenezer’s; 30- The event will be held at the Mount Shaw and Raccoon local mushrooms. two Red Sox tickets (Aug. 24, minute flight over Kezar Lake Kimball-Stanford House on Mountain fires will also be cov- Free refreshments will be Fenway Park, Sec. 23 Box 136, and the surrounding area; day Route 5, directly across from the ered. Some artifacts and served after the presentation. rental of a pontoon boat, cour- Lake Kezar Country Club in numerous newspaper clippings Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners); For more information about 2011 season membership to tesy of Kezar Lake Marina Lovell. Admission is free and will also be available for view- ing, he added. the society or to volunteer a few Lake Kezar Country Club, (includes a full tank of gas, holds the event will be held indoors The three fire departments hours of your time, visit courtesy of the Club; two cords up to 12 people); dinner and and undercover, on the off- in Ossipee, which were recently www.ossipeehistoricalsociety.org of split firewood to be delivered show at Quisisana for four, chance of inclement weather. the subject of a report studying or call 539-1002. ▲ courtesy of Jane Orans and For more information, call the day of the auction, courtesy their merger, went through an of Lovell Logging & Tree Quisisana. 207-925-3234. ▲ Service; week stay at Samoset There will also be three Resort beginning July 30 (sleeps exciting raffle items: Victorian four); decorative sign bracket by mirror with Gesso frame donat- • Jumbo Lobster Roll Lovell artist Rod Blood; one ed by William Doyle Antiques; heating oil fill-up, courtesy of 14k white gold cameo brooch/ • Raw Oysters Molloy Energy (up to 200 gal- pendant donated by North lons); week stay at cabin on Country Fair Jewelers; and • Award Winning Chili Free Pool Thursdays 6pm – Close ComeCome OnOn ByBy && GiveGive UsUs AA TTryry Gluten Free Menu Available • Take Out Available

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Annual House and Garden Tour. miles west of Conway on the come. For information, call What to Do Friends of Effingham Library will hold Kancamagus Scenic Byway. For more 447-3851. Friday 16 their 7th Friends of Effingham Annual information on this or other programs Gibson Center Programs. House and Garden Tour from 10 a.m. offered, call 447-5448. The Gibson Center for A.A. Meetings. There are several AA to 4 p.m. Lunch and fabulous desserts Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Senior Services in North Meetings held daily throughout Carroll will be available. Tickets are $25 per Only located on White Mountain Conway offers a number of County. Call 1-800-593-3330 or go to person. For more information, contact Highway next to D’Angelo’s Street in activities and informational www.nhaa.net to find one near you. the Effingham Public Library at 539- North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. programs for seniors, includ- Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the 1537. The library is located at 30 Town All puppies must be on a leash and up to ing yoga and mobility classes, Gibson Center, corner of White House Road in Effingham. date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs a game day, computer labs, Mountain Highway and Grove Street in Century Ride. Tin Mountain please! For more information, call 356- dances, support groups, North Conway. Conservation Center will hold the Mt. 7297. movies, health related service Saturday Weekly Guided Hikes. Join Ameranouche in Concert. The Washington Century Ride leaving from programs and trips. Call 356- TMCC Nature Learning Center on TMCC staff exploring the Nature 3231 for details. Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Learning Center trails through the sea- will present the gypsy jazz trio Bald Hill Road in Albany between 6 and Life Drawing Sessions. 8 a.m. Ride around the base of Mt. sons from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will Ameranouche in concert at the Theater visit the historic granite quarry, lunch The Mt. Washington Valley in the Wood in Intervale at 7:30 p.m. Washington for spectacular views. A Arts Association located at fabulous meal awaits returning riders. rock, and the beaver pond. Wear sturdy Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at shoes and dress for the weather. For Norcross Circle in North ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ The Mount the door. Seating is limited. For more For more information or to register for Conway will hold life draw- the ride, call the Nature Learning more information call 447-6991. On the Washington Valley Theatre Company information or to purchase tickets, call web:www.tinmtn.org. ing session on the second and 356-9980. Center at 447-6991. fourth Mondays of the presents ‘Singin’in the Rain,’now through Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post Church Bean Supper. The Moulton- Sunday 18 month from 6 to 8 p.m. The July 24 at the Eastern Slope Inn ville Methodist Church in Center class is $10 per session for #6783 in Lovell, Maine will hold bingo AMC Evening Program Series. The Playhouse located on Main Street in Ossipee will hold a bean supper with members and $12 for non- every Friday. Early bird games start at AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center North Conway. Tickets are $32 per per- seatings at 4:45 and 5:30 p.m. The menu members. Artists should 6:30 p.m. and regular games start at 7 will present the Evening Program Series includes two kinds of baked beans, hot bring their own materials son. All shows at 8 p.m. For more infor- p.m. For more information, contact at 8 p.m. This evening the topic of dis- dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, jellied sal- including the medium of mation or to purchase tickets, call the Box David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890- cussion is “Rain Gardens, Helping ads, rolls, beverages and homemade pies choice and a drawing board. 9222. Nature & Having Fun.” The programs Office at 356-5776. (Courtesy Photo) for dessert. Admission is $7 for adults For more information or to are free and open to the public. For ‘California Suite.’ M&D Productions and $3.50 for children age eight and register, call 356-2787. presents Neil Simon’s “California more information, call 466-2727. under. Proceeds to benefit the church Monday Night at the Movies. The Freedom Historical Society Suite,” tonight and tomorrow evening Concerts on the Lawn Series. The oil fund. Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Program. The Freedom Historical at 8 p.m. at Your Theater located at Ossipee Recreation Department pres- Contra Dance in Tamworth. The Center located on the campus of Society will present History of Mt. Willow Common in North Conway. ents the Concerts on the Lawn Series Tamworth Outing Club hosts a series of Fryeburg Academy will present Washington from 1935 to Present with Tickets are $25 for non-members and with Beverly Woods and Seth Austen. weekly contra and square dances at the Monday Night at the Movies. Come Ken Rancourt, Director of Summit $18 for members. For more information Enjoy an evening of folk, bluegrass and Town House in Tamworth Village on out and enjoy the classics this summer. Operations at 7 p.m. The program will or to purchase tickets, call 662-7591. more with two talented local musicians. Saturday evenings in July and August This week’s movie is “The Sound of be presented at the Allard House The concerts are held at Veterans’ Community Food Center. The from 8 to 11 p.m. All dances will be Music.” All movies start at 7:30 p.m. Museum located on Old Portalnd Road Memorial Park at the Ossipee Town Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food taught and beginners are welcome. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for stu- in Freedom. The program is free and Hall on Main Street in Center Ossipee. Center based at St. Andrew’s in the Admission is $7 per person ($3 for kids dents. For more information, call the open to the public. Refreshments will be Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free Valley Episcopal Church on Old Route under eight). Each week features a dif- Box Office at 207-935-9232. served. For more information, call Ellen and open to the public. For more infor- 25 is open every Tuesday and Friday ferent caller. Please note that clean, soft- at 301-1107. from 10 a.m. to noon, except for holi- mation on this or other programs Moose Tours in Gorham. Enjoy a soled shoes are required at dances; no Inov-8 Trail Race Series. White days. offered by the Rec. Dept., call 539-1307. three-hour journey along the pictur- street shoes or carbon soles. Call 323- esque Androscoggin River through Mountain Milers 5K Trail Race Series Antique Sale and Appraisal Day. The Day Out with Thomas. The Conway 8023 for further information. Gorham and Berlin and into the 13- for runners and walkers of all ages and Lovell Historical Society will hold the Scenic Railroad in North Conway Dress Up Drama Center for Kids. mile Woods on the renowned Scenic abilities is held every Tuesday through 11th Antique Sale and Appraisal Day Village will present Thomas the Tank The MVW Childrens’ Museum located Moose/Wildlife Tour, where your the end of October at 5:30 p.m. at plus live auction from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Engine, Celebration Tour, everyone’s on Main Street in North Conway holds chance of sighting a moose is 97.3 per- Whitaker Woods in North Conway . at the Kimball Stanton House on Route number 1 engine, as he greets friends of Dress Up Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. cent! The trips are offered every Call 367-8676 for more information. all ages. Ride a train led by Thomas and 5 in Lovell, Maine. Admission is free. for children ages one to nine. Dress up Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Ossipee Historical Society Program. meet Sir Topham Hat, the controller of Appraisal from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees in a multitude of costumes and explore Saturday at 6:30 p.m., through Oct. 9. The Ossipee Historical Society will Thomas’ railway. Enjoy a day of fun- are $8 for one item, two items for $15 the museum. Admission is $5 for non- The trips depart from the Gorham present Roland Stockbridge, a 50-year filled activities with the whole family. and $20 for three items. Proceeds bene- members. For more information, call Information Booth. Call 466-3103 for veteran of the Center Ossipee Fire For more information, call 1-800-232- fit the Lovell Historical Society. For 356-2992. information and reservations. Dept. at 7 p.m. at the Ossipee 5251. more information, call 207-925-3234. Eastman Lord House Museum Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Courthouse. Topics include factual sto- IMAI Concerts for Sunday After- Friday Painters’ Group. The Friday Tours. The Conway Historical Society Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in ries, trends in volunteerism and the cre- noons. The International Musical Arts Painters’ Group will meet on each will hold tours of the Eastman Lord Lovell, Maine is holding story time for ation of the Ossipee Valley Mutual Aid. Institute in Fryeburg, Maine will pres- Friday beginning in June and running House Museum located on Main Street preschoolers age five and under on The program is free and open to the ent “Music for Sunday Afternoons,” through Oct. at 9 a.m. to travel to a new in Conway on Saturdays from 1 to 4 Mondays at 10 a.m. For more informa- public. Refreshments will be served after chamber music at 2 p.m. at the Bion painting/drawing/sketching site each p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. tion call 207-925-3177. the program. For more information, call week. This week the group will meet at Group tours may be scheduled. For Cram Library at Fryeburg Academy. 539-1002. Remick Country Doctor Farm and Free to senior citizens and those with Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian more information, call 447-5551. ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ The Mount Museum in Tamworth. All are welcome mobility limitations. For more details, Church Ladies Guild will meet every Evening Programs at Jigger Johnson Washington Valley Theatre Company to join in. The outings are cancelled in call 617-965-4745 or 367-8661. Monday, weather permitting from 10 and Dolly Copp Campgrounds. The a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for charity. presents “Singin’ in the Rain,’ now the event of rain. For more information, Kids Transportation Station. The Jigger Johnson Campground, located Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no mat- through July 24 at the Eastern Slope Inn call 367-1046. Mount Washington Valley Children’s 12.5 miles west of Conway on the ter age or ability. For more information, Playhouse located on Main Street in Musuem located on Main Street in Kids Tree House and History Tree Kancamagus Highway, and the Dolly call Myrtle at 539-5831. North Conway. Tickets are $32 per per- Exhibit. The MWV Children’s Mus- Copp Campground, located on Route North Conway will have an ongoing son. All shows at 8 p.m. For more infor- eum located on Main Street in North 16 in Pinkham Notch, will host a free exhibit for kids of all ages with their Tuesday 20 mation or to purchase tickets, call the Conway offers a safe indoor tree house evening program focusing on various miniature train set. Visit the rest of the AMC Evening Program Series. The Box Office at 356-5776. for kids to play in. The nearby History aspects of the outdoors each Saturday museum for hours of entertainment. AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Summer Mountain Bike Series. Tree is an interactive exhibit for children night (and Thursday night at Dolly Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more will present the Evening Program Series Great Glen Trails will hold a weekly to learn about history. Hours are 10 a.m. Copp) at 7 p.m. Program starting times information, call 356-2992 or visit at 8 p.m. This evening the topic of dis- mountain biking series every Tuesday to 5 p.m. For more information, call vary, so call 447-5448 for specific details. www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org. cussion is “The Stories Behind the from July 6 to Aug. 24 from 3:30 to 7 356-2992 or visit www.mwvchildrensm- Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Stars,” with Matt Krug. The programs p.m. Riders compete against the clock in useum.org. Monday 19 Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for resi- are free and open to the public. For this fun, easy going series. The course Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ The Mount dents of Freedom, Effingham and more information, call 466-2727. takes advantage of our carriage roads Washington Valley Theatre Company Ossipee at the First Christian Church in Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Artist of the Month Reception. Tin and single track in our trail system at the presents “Singin’ in the Rain,’ now Freedom Village. For more informa- Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., located at the Mountain Conservation Center will base of Mt. Washington. Complete five through July 24 at the Eastern Slope Inn tion, call 539-2637. Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Route hold the Artist of the Month reception out of eight weeks to become eligible for Playhouse located on Main Street in 16 (across from NAPA) in West Magic Show and Origami Workshop. for Stan Folsom from 5 to 7 p.m. in the the prize lottery. Event fee: Adults: $60 North Conway. Tickets are $32 per per- Ossipee. The Madison Library will present magi- lobby gallery. Folsom’s artwork will be / Kids (Ages 5-17) $30 / Adults - One son. All shows at 8 p.m. For more infor- cian Debbie O’Carroll at 10 a.m. in the AMC Evening Program Series. The on display through mid-September. For Race: $12 / Kids - One Race: $7. Call mation or to purchase tickets, call the Chick Room of the Madison Library. AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center more information, call 447-6991. 466-2333 or visit the website: Box Office at 356-5776. She will amaze the audience with magic will present the Evening Program Series http://greatglentrails.com/Page- Benefit Italian Dinner. The volunteers Summer Children’s Theater. The tricks followed by an origami workshop. at 8 p.m. This evening the topic of dis- 236.html for more details. of the Mother Seton House in Believe in Books Literacy Foundation The program is suited for children ages cussion is “Whether the Weather,” with Fryeburg, Maine will host an Italian The Miser.’ The Barnstormers will present Summer Children’s Theater three to 10. The workshop is designed Michelle Cruz of the Munt Washington Dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Theatre in Tamworth will present “The at the Theater in the Wood located at 41 for children ages six and older. The pro- Observatory. The programs are free and Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Miser,” a comedy by Molière from July Observatory Way in Intervale every gram is free but space is limited. For open to the public. For more informa- Hall in Fryeburg, Maine. The menu 20 through 24. Evening performances Friday through Aug. 20. This week’s more information or to make a reserva- tion, call 466-2727. includes lasagna, baked ziti and sauce, begin at 8 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. show is The Fisherman and His tion, call 367-8545. Arts & Crafts for Kids. The MVW Italian casseroles, salad, garlic bread, Ticket prices range from $24.50 to Wife.”Performances are at 10 and 11:30 Mollyockett Days. The Bethel Maine Childrens’ Museum located on Main brownies and cookies. Tickets are $8 for $29.50 for evening shows and $15 to a.m. Tickets are $6 per show or $40 for Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Street in North Conway will hold Arts adults and $5 for children. Proceeds $20 for matinees. For information or to a season pass. For more information or the Mollyockett Days Festival today and & Crafts for Kids from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. benefit mothers and infants in need. purchase tickets, call the Box Office at to purchase tickets, call 356-9980. tomorrow. There will be a grand parade, Children make an art piece to take Enjoy the July Summer Concert Series 323-8500. Saturday 17 fantastic music and fiddler jamboree, home. Admission is $5 per person for in Bradley Park following the dinner. ‘Tips of Low-Maintenance, High arts & crafts, delicious food, Maine jew- non-members. For more information, For more information, call 447-2390. Impact Perennial Gardens. Tin 6th Annual Lovell Old Home Days lery and gems auction, fireworks and call 356-2992. Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread Mountain Conservation Center located 5K Run. The Sixth Annual Lovell Old much more. For more information and Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Basket Food Pantry at the River Church on Bald Hill Road in Albany will present Home 5K Run will be held at 9:45 a.m. directions, call 800-442-5826. Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann the nature program “Tips for Low- at the athletic field in Lovell, Maine. across from McSherry’s Nursery in Natural and Cultural History Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Maintenance, High Impact Perennial Entry fee is $18 per person. For more Center Conway will be open the second Programs. The Saco Ranger District of Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain Gardens,” with Kerry Ann Mendez at 7 information, call 207-925-1500. and third Tuesdays of the month from 4 the White Mountain National Forest or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear to 7 p.m. For more information, call p.m. at the Nature Learning Center. AMC Evening Program Series. The will host natural and cultural history comfortable shoes and warm clothes. 447-6633. Donations of $3 per person or $5 for AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center programs at the Russell-Colbath For more information, call Bebe Toor at families are greatly appreciated. For Crohn’s, Colitis, I.B. Support Group. will present the Evening Program Series Historic Homestead every Saturday at 7 207-935-2068. more information, call 447-6991. The Crohn’s colitis and I.B. support at 8 p.m. This evening the topic of dis- p.m. This week the topic is “”Wild Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner group will meet on the second Tuesday cussion is “Meadow Ecology and Edible and Medicinal Plants,” with Wednesday 21 Bell at the Congregational Church of each month at the Met Coffeehouse Meadow Gardening,” with Scott Carol Felice, herbalist and interpreter. AMC Evening Program Series. The (brown church) on Main Street in in North Conway at 6:30 p.m. The pub- LaFleur. The programs are free and The programs are free and open to the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Conway Village serves a free communi- lic is welcome. For more information, open to the public. For more informa- public. The homestead is located 12 ty dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are wel- will present the Evening Program Series tion, call 466-2727. email [email protected]. Page A24 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:00p Conway Selectmen (7/13) 2:00p Pawprints Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 3:00p Couch Potatoes 2:30p MWV Children's Museum JULY 16 TO JULY 22, 2010 5:00p Recreation Weekly 3:00p Small Knits On Circulars (Schedule Subject to Change) 5:30p Breakfast with Phil 3:30p Valley Vision Archives: Today in the website: www.vv3tv.org 6:00p Conway Library Presents "The Snake Garden phone: 603-356-8941 Guy" 5:00p Bradley Park Concert 7:00p Conway Selectmen (7/13) 7:00p Pawprints 16 Friday subject to change 9:00p AXIS Dance Spring Recital 7:30p MWV Children's Museum 6:00a TBA 10:30p Sports Bar 8:00p Small Knits On Circulars 8:30p Valley Vision Archives: Today in the 8:30a Your Workout 18 Sunday 9:00a Threats to NH Lakes and Ponds subject to change Garden 22 Thursday subject to change 12:00p Recreation Weekly 6:00a Valley Christian Church 9:00p Bradley Park Concert 6:00a Conway Budget Committee (7/20) 7:30a Honor of Our People 12:30p Breakfast with Phil 21 Wednesday subject to change 9:00a Rec Weekly 9:00a Valley Christian Church 1:00p Conway Library Presents "The Snake 6:00a Bradley Park Concert 9:30a Breakfast With Phil 10:30a Honor of Our People Guy" 9:00a Pawprints 10:00a Taking Sides with Anthony Cloutier: 3:00p Couch Potatoes 12:00p Pastor Tim 9:30a MWV Children's Museum Grading Obama 5:00p Threats to NH Lakes and Ponds 12:30p Fryeburg Programming 10:00a Small Knits On Circulars 12:00p Pawprints 7:00p Conway Public Library Presents: 19 Monday subject to change 10:30a Valley Vision Archives: Today in the Aquatic Insects 12:30p MWV Children's Museum 6:00a Conway Public Library Presents: Garden 8:00p Valley Vision Archives: Remember 1:00p Small Knits On Circulars Aquatic Insects 12:00p Conway Budget Committee (7/20) When w/ David Emerson 1:30p Valley Vision Archives: Today 7:00a Valley Vision Archives: Remember 3:00p Bradley Park Concert 8:30p Sports Bar in the Garden When w/ David Emerson 5:00p Pawprints 9:00p Couch Potatoes 3:00p Conway Budget Committee 7:30a Sports Bar 5:30p MWV Children's Museum 17 Saturday 8:30a Your Workout 6:00p Small Knits On Circulars (7/20) subject to change 6:30p Valley Vision Archives: Today in the 5:00p Rec Weekly 6:00a Couch Potatoes 20 Tuesday subject to change Garden 5:30p Breakfast With Phil 9:00a Conway Public Library Presents: 9:00a Couch Potatoes 7:00p Rec Weekly Aquatic Insects 6:00p Taking Sides with Anthony 12:00p Conway Public Library Presents: 7:30p Breakfast With Phil 10:00a Valley Vision Archives: Remember Cloutier: Grading Obama Aquatic Insects 8:00p Taking Sides with Anthony Cloutier: When w/ David Emerson 7:00p Jeanne Limmer Dance Summer Recital 1:00p Valley Vision Archives: Remember Grading Obama 10:30a Sports Bar 9:30p North Conway Water Precinct (7/21) When w/ David Emerson 9:00p Conway Budget Committee (7/20) at 8 p.m. This evening the topic of dis- TMCC Nature Learning Center on Hickman Magic Show will appear at the Hirshberg, CEO of Stonyfield Farm at Saturday 24 cussion is “The Moose Monarch of the Bald Hill Road in Albany. For more Ossipee Town Hall located on Main 7 p.m. He discuss his experience main- North,” with Rebecca Peterman of the information call 447-6991 or on the web Street in Center Ossipee at 6:30 p.m. A taining a profitable green socially ACT! Annual Summer Art Show & Forest Service. The programs are free at www.tinmtn.org. great evening of magic family fun. The responsible company. A member-only Sale. The Arts Council of Tamworth and open to the public. For more infor- event is free and open to the public. For potluck will precede the program at 5 will hold the Annual Summer Art Show Picnic Lunch at Remick Farm. The & Sale today and tomorrow from 10 mation, call 466-2727. Remick Farm and Museum located on more information, call Ossipee Rec. p.m. Donations of $3 per person and $5 Dept. at 539-1307. for families are greatly appreciated for a.m. to 4 p.m. at Runnells Hall in Bridgton Mom's Group. Come meet Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth will Chocorua. Admission is free. Food will with other moms and babies to share offer brown bag picnic lunches from 11 ‘California Suite.’ M&D Productions the program. To make reservations or to RSVP for the potluck, call 447-6991. be available. For more information, call your joys and frustrations,and just get a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunches are prepared presents Neil Simon’s “California 323-7182. some good adult company! The group with fresh ingredients from the farm. Suite,” tonight through Saturday meets on the first and third Wednesdays Lunches are on a first come first serve evening at 8 p.m. at Your Theater locat- Friday 23 AMC Evening Program Series. The of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. basis. Cost is $5 per person. For more ed at Willow Common in North 10th Annual Seek the Peak. The Seek AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center at The Birth House in Bridgton, Maine information on this or other programs Conway. Tickets are $25 for non-mem- the Peak hike-a-thon will be held today will present the Evening Program Series and is open to women with pre-mobile offered, call 323-7591. bers and $18 for members. For more and tomorrow to benefit the Mount at 8 p.m. This evening the topic of dis- babies. Older children are welcome at information or to purchase tickets, call Washington Observatory. Climb Mt. cussion is “The Weeks Act and the Self-Help Meeting. Every Wednesday Creation of the White Mountain mother's discretion. For more informa- evening at 7:30 p.m. adult children of 662-7591. Washington for a great cause. For infor- tion, contact AnnMarie at 647-5919. mation or to register, call 356-2137. National Forest,” with Dave Govatski. alcoholics and other dysfunctions meet Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg The programs are free and open to the Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at in Suite B of the Eastern Slope Inn in Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann A.A. Meetings. There are several AA public. For more information, call 466- the Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 North Conway. The meeting is free and Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Meetings held daily throughout Carroll 2727. to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, sweets and great open to all who wish to recover from the Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain County. Call 1-800-593-3330 or go to conversation are all part of this morning. affects of growing up in a dysfunctional or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Chocorua Day Festival. The Bring a friend or come alone. All are home. comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Chocorua Day Festival will be held Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Runnells Hall in welcome. T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will For more information call Bebe Toor at Gibson Center, corner of White meet Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 207-935-2068. Chocorua. Arts, antiques, baked goods, Computer Tutoring. Every Wednes- Mountain Highway and Grove Street in book sales and games for the whole fam- day, free one to one computer tutoring p.m. weigh-in) at the O.C.C. building at Center Conway Farmers’ Market. North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or the corner of Dore Street and ily. Lunch served at 12 p.m. Cicitzen of at the Gibson Center. Co-sponsored by The Center Conway Farmers’ Market go to www.nhaa.net to find one near the Year honored at 1 p.m. the Kennett Retired Teachers Assoc- Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. you. For information, contact Mary Styffe at Comedian Bob Marley Performance. iation and the Gibson Center. Call to set to 1 p.m. on Route 302 by the Conway Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post up an appointment at 356-3231. 284-6644. Recreation Center in Center Conway. The Believe in Books Literacy #6783 in Lovell, Maine will hold bingo Foundation will present comedian Bob Diabetes Support Group. The dia- Wednesdays at Wildcat. Wildcat Buy and enjoy fresh locally grown food. every Friday. Early Bird Games start at Mountain in Pinkham Notch will offer For more information, call 387-0844. Marley at The Theater in the Wood betes support group will meet in the 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at 7 located at 41 Observatory Way in sunroom of the Memorial Hospital in an interactive outdoor program each Grief Support Group for Children p.m. For more information, contact Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon Intervale at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 North Conway from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Teens. The Mountain of Hope David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890- per person. Seating is limited. For more Guest speaker, Dr. Richard Walker will through July and August. The programs grief support program for children and 9222. will differ from week to week, but will information or to purchase tickets, call present a program on “Diabetes and teens is held every Thursday at All Community Food Center. The 356-9980. Your Eyes.” For more information, call include either a hike on the Wildcat Saint’s Episcopal Church on South Trail, an Alpine Discovery/Gondola Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Eastman Lord House Museum 356-5461. Main Street in Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 Center based at St. Andrew’s in the skyride to the Summit or a Pond Full of p.m. The program is sponsored by the Tours. The Conway Historical Society Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Fun. The programs are free of charge Valley Episcopal Church on Whittier will hold tours of the Eastman Lord Seton Church in Fryeburg, Maine will VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll Road is open every Tuesday and Friday (fee for the Gondola Skyride) and open County. Pre-registration is required. House Museum located on Main Street hold their Dinner Bell free dinner every to all. Call 466-3326 for further infor- from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone needing in Conway on Saturdays from 1 to 4 Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Contact Sheryl Power at 569-2729 ext. assistance at other times, call 284-7778. mation. 230 for more information or to register. p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastman Lord House Museum Friday Painters’ Group. The Friday Group tours may be scheduled. For Wednesday Night at the Opera. The IMAI Concerts for Summer Tours. The Conway Historical Society Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Painters’ Group will meet on each more information, call 447-5551. will hold tours of the Eastman Lord Evenings. The International Musical Friday beginning in June and running Effingham Firemen’s Field Day. Center located on the campus of Arts Institute in Fryeburg, Maine will House Museum located on Main Street Fryeburg Academy will present through Oct. at 9 a.m. to travel to a new Effingham Fire and Rescue will hold a in Conway on Saturdays from 1 to 4 present “Music for Summer Evenings,” painting/drawing/sketching site each Firemen’s Field Day beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday Night Opera. Enjoy Encore on Thursday, Friday and Saturday p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. performances of your favorite operas week. This week the group will meet at at the Murray Field Fire Station located Group tours may be scheduled. For evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Bion Cram the gazebo in Jackson Village. All are on Route 153 in Effingham. There will from the Metropolitan Opera. This Library at Fryeburg Academy. more information, call 447-5551. week’s opera is “Turandot.” All operas welcome to join in. The outings are can- be a parade, craft fair, fire engine rides, Grief Group. A grief group will be held Admission at the door is $12 for adults celled in the event of rain. For more concerts and plenty of food. For more start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for and $6 for seniors and students. For from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and again from adults and $10 for students. Pre-opera information, call 367-1046. information, contact Rich at 539-7956. 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at more details, call 617-965-4745 or 367- Freedom Food Pantry. Open every picnic dinners are available with one 8661. Kids Tree House and History Tree The Met in North Conway Village. week advance reservation. For more Exhibit. The MWV Children’s Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for res- The program is free and open to the information, call the Box Office at 207- Little Green Closet Thrift Store. Museum located on Main Street in idents of Freedom, Effingham and public to discuss feelings about the death 935-9232. The Little Green Closet Thrift Store North Conway offers a safe indoor tree Ossipee at the First Christian Church in of loved ones. For more information call located at the MWV Childrens’ Freedom Village. For more information Wednesday Walks & Talks. Tin house for kids to play in. The nearby Jeff at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Museum in North Conway will be open History Tree is an interactive exhibit for call 539-2637. Hospice Care Services of NCC at 356- Mountain Conservation Center located seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Landscape Painting with Oil on Bald Hill Road in Albany will hold children to learn about history. Hours 7006. Discounted prices on childrens and are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- Weekend Workshop. Rose Mahanor Wednesday Walks & Talks from 6 to will offer a two-day workshop today and ‘It’s Not About the Hike.’ The Cook maternity clothes. For more informa- tion, call 356-2992 or visit www.mwvch- 7:30 p.m. at the Nature Learning tomorrow on Landscape Painting in Memorial Library in Tamworth will tion, call 356-2992. ildrensmuseum.org. Center. Enjoy an evening nature outing Oils from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MWV present an hour-long milti-media pro- Ossipee Valley Music Festival. The and learn about birds, frogs, mush- Summer Children’s Theater. The Visual Arts Center located at 16 gram, “It’s Not About the Hike,” at 7 four-day Ossipee Valley Music Festival rooms, trees, granite and more. Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Norcross Place in North Conway. The p.m. The program highlights the jour- will be held at the Ossipee Valley Donations of $3 per person or $5 per will present Summer Children’s workshop fee is $140 for members and ney of two 50-plus non-hikers who Fairgrounds in Hiram, Maine through- family is greatly appreciated. For more Theater at the Theater in the Wood $160 for nonmembers. For more infor- decide to climb 67 mountains in New out the weekend. Camping will be avail- information on this or other programs located at 41 Observatory Way in mation or to register, call 356-2787. England over 4,000 feet. The program able. For ticket information, featured offered, call 447-6991. Intervale every Friday through Aug. 20. Natural and Cultural History is free and open to the public. For more bands or directions, visit www.ossipeev- This week’s show is “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.” Programs. The Saco Ranger District of information, call the library at 323- White Mountain Stamp Club. The alley. com. Performances are at 10 and 11:30 a.m. the White Mountain National Forest 8510. White Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The Tickets are $6 per show or $40 for a sea- will host natural and cultural history Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit at 1:30 p.m. and again on the third Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts son pass. For more information or to programs at the Russell-Colbath and Crochet Group meets at the Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Center located on the campus of purchase tickets, call 356-9980. Historic Homestead every Saturday at 7 Effingham Library every Wednesday at home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 Fryeburg Academy will present The Surf or Turf Dinner. The St. Andrew’s p.m. This week the topic is “Protecting 2 p.m. Bring along your project to work NH Route 16 (on the corner of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. Church in Tamworth will hold the 3rd the White Mountain Natinal Forest” on. Everyone is welcome whether south end of Bald Hill Road in Albany). Enjoy an evening of New Orleans Jazz. Annual Surf or Turf Dinner at 6 p.m. with Mark Mageles, from the U.S. novice or expert. Call the library at 539- Everyone interested in collecting stamps Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for sen- Tickets are $25 per person and include a Forest Service. The programs are free 1537 for more information. is welcome to attend. For more infor- iors and $15 for students. For more choice of steak or lobster with steamed and open to the public. The homestead Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain mation, call Barbara at 447-5461 or information or to purchase tickets, call clams, salad, corn on the cob, side dish, is located 12 miles west of Conway on Conservation Center presents “Nature email at [email protected]. the Box Office at 207-935-9232. dessert and lemonade. Children’s hot the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. For Nuts,” the nature program for children ‘Stirring It Up.’ Tin Mountain dog meals may be purcahsed for $5. more information on this or other pro- ages three through five and their care- Thursday 22 Conservation Center located on Bald Advance ticket purchase is required by grams offered, call 447-5448. givers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the BJ Hickman Magic Show. The BJ Hill Road in Albany will present Gary calling 323-8515 or 986-1276.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A25 As The Wheels Turn Way up north, where heat ruled the day - and the roads By Peter Minnich Contributing Writer

ally and I tried to escape the heat wave by driving north, but to no avail. We stopped for a few Shours on Friday [July 2] at Kingdom Trails at East Burke, Vt. and rode a bunch of trails on Darling Hill while it was still relatively cool. We camp- ed for the weekend in Groton (Vermont) State Forest, pretty high up in the Greens, so it cooled down at night. Saturday, we drove west to Millstone Hill, arriving at noon, just as the high heat set in. The new trail map actually marks “cool spots” where polar air oozes from under the old grout heaps on their north sides. It’s a mystery to me how it works, but it does. The air is probably 10 degrees cooler in those spots. When it’s getting Riding west on L’Estriade section of the Route Verte toward Granby, Quebec. (Peter Minnich/Mountain Ear Photo) up in the high 80s — maybe low 90s — as it did Saturday, had to be one of the hottest tous green signs, what we watching people parade near ured we were good now, all the “cool spots” saved the day. epics in memory. The AC encountered was a four- to six- Quai McPherson. By the way, down hill. Wrong! It was all We stayed on the east side made the van run too hot, so foot-wide packed gravel path we rode the road back to our exposed side hill traverses, of the hill to maximize the we ran with the windows open that undulated up and down campsite, a much easier way to sharp, banked hairpins, and shade, riding Locomotion, and the sweat streaming through mountainous terrain. go in the afternoon heat, for finally, some steep chutes with Boulder Dash, and Indian down. First thing we did when Touring bikes handled the another long swim. bridges at the bottom. This Trail, all nice intermediates we got settled into our site was gravel trail adequately, except was the hardest intermediate tucked in the woods among to find the beach and dive in. where recent patches were not y Wednesday, it was riding I’ve ever survived. the old quarries and heaps. Best swim I’ve had all summer. packed. On the first leg of really steaming up, but Makes Kingdom look like a We stayed cool enough for We chose Mt. Orford Parc about five miles, we encoun- Bwe had a plan. playground. We never even about three hours of riding. because the Route Verte and tered not another soul, cyclist We drove southeast to saw the Blue. What’s Black? Back down the hill, the park- many other bike paths run or otherwise, until we arrived Coaticook Gorge to try the Can’t even imagine it. Back to ing lot got pounded by the late through it. The Route Verte is at the Service Center at the mountain biking. First, we camp for another swim. day sun. a multifunction path that pro- gate. checked out the gorge — pret- We spent the 4th in Cabot vides cycling routes all over Instead of continuing on ty awesome from the suspen- hursday, we rattled the with some old friends, watch- the Province of Quebec. Some the backwoods path, which sion bridge that dangles and dice. Bromont lost. Too ing the town parade and eat- sections are paved, some are seemed to make every effort to bounces hundreds of feet over Thot. We drove west to ing the barbecue chicken. packed stone dust, some are take the most circuitous route the river while I gripped the the town of Waterloo, where a Monday we broke camp and marked road shoulders. The to anywhere, we hopped on rail. The shimmering, sweat- paved section of the Route drove north through New- Quebec Office of Tourism Route 141 (good shoulders) inducing heat made it all sur- Verte starts/ends. port, crossed into Canada at provides maps, information for the direct route to down- real. The little inky park We parked under a big tree Derby Line, and headed up to centers, and parking lots to town Magog. We digressed to stamp on the back of my hand — shade is better than money, Mt. Orford Parc to camp on enable riders to access the var- the west and rode more stone ran off in rivers of sweat. but not as good as ice water. Lac Stukely. The drive up ious sections. It is promoted as dust path to Chemin de la We arrived at the red round We headed out west on an old Route 100 and 55 to Magog “the best bike route in the Montagne, a paved road that barn where the mountain bik- rail bed, paved in perfect world,” with over 4,000 km of took us down the hill to the ing trails begin at about 1:30 asphalt, about eight feet wide bikeways. paved bike path directly to the p.m. We parked in the only with yellow center line. Like We had only crude ideas of beach on the north end of shade available and I couldn’t all rail beds, the grade was what this Route Verte would Lake Memphremagog, Along get out of the van. Too hot! gentle for the 21 km to be like. I pictured a paved, the lake, we encountered Not another cyclist in sight. Granby. There was a little lined path winding through cyclists of every stripe. This They knew better. This was shade along the way, but, the cities and countryside. was more like the Route Verte no place for man nor beast. because the route lies east- When we left our camp- of my dreams. We basked in But here we were — might as west, the full mid-day sun was ground, following the ubiqui- the shade, munching frits, well give it a try. Maybe I’d get upon us for the entire three warmed up. hour ride. We drank what Trails at Coaticook are water we had, refreshed in divided into three categories: Granby and stopped again Powers Firearms Green (Intermediate), Blue halfway back. By conservative Instruction LLC (Advanced), and Black (Ex- count, we drank well over a Instruction LLC pert). The Green Loop forms gallon of water on a 30-mile Recreation • Competition • Career the core loop, the Blue and ride. Back to camp for a swim. Black deviating off the Green. 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Page A26 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 North Country Notebook A drive to move the air, and thoughts of times past By John Harrigan Contributing Writer

t was an unusually hot day for life near the 45th Parallel, about 95 in the shade, too hot for even flies to fly. On a day Iwhen no breeze stirs flags or trees, there is one sure-fire way to make the air move — get into your truck and go. Which way? We chose East — hadn’t been that way in a while. I laid out a mental course that would take us to above: Aziscohos Dam is an imposing presence along Route 16, its Errol to Rangeley to Andover steel and concrete hauled by ox-team a century ago from the nearest and back to Colebrook. rail-head in Colebrook. When we make the turn off our road on South Hill onto right: The river still tumbles wild and free below the dam and down Fish Hatchery Road, we are through the rugged landscape of northwestern Maine. following the old trail used by (John Harrigan Photos) the Coashaukees during their seasonal journeys between St. remembering what it was like New Hampshire state line lost Francis village on the St. to caddy there, carrying dou- in an alder swamp so many Lawrence to the headwaters of bles on a hot July day, a job on years ago; past some of the the Androscoggin. Route 26 the cusp of being eliminated oddest geography in the East, follows some of their old trail by the arrival of the electric is the Aziscohos Dam, a today. The road twists and golf cart. Soon I left for other mandatory stop. Constructed turns along the Mohawk jobs like peeling pulp and bag- in 1911, with steel and cement River, named, local conjecture ging groceries. Fellow caddy hauled from the nearest rail- goes, for a battle with a raid- Steve Barba stayed on and road, in Colebrook, it was at ing party of Mohawks from rose to managing partner. the time the largest steel and been polished by eons of water and the sound of the water, the west, who attacked an When we’re together, which is concrete structure on the con- and countless generations of and the squeals of kids having encampment of Coashaukees not often enough, we never tinent (or so local boosters kids. a great time down there in the near what has long since been lack for stories. proclaimed). In 1980, when “We live in northern New canyon. ▲ called Battle Bridge. Errol, a town where two the lake was drained for repair Hampshire,” I said to the eld- This column runs in a dozen For the unprepared, the roads meet on the Upper work on the penstock and erly lady inside the store, min- weekly papers covering the sudden appearance of the Androscoggin, a town many dam, archeologists discovered, eral and gift shop, “but we northern two-thirds of New massive, sprawling, beautiful people somehow seem to have along the ancient channel of pronounce it ‘Co-oss,’” and Hampshire and parts of Maine and imposing Balsams Grand never heard of, was jumping, the Magalloway, one of the the lady replied sweetly, and Vermont. John Harrigan’s Resort can be downright star- but in these times, Errol usu- most extensive and important “Well, we pronounce it address: Box 39, Colebrook, tling. Passersby often can ally is. In winter it’s a major paleo-Indian sites ever found, Kooze.” NH 03576, or hooligan@ncia. scarcely believe their eyes, a crossroads, gathering place yielding artifacts more than Just like Coos Bay in net story I’ve heard many a time at and jumping-off point for 9,000 years old. One, a Oregon, I thought, and then various functions and events snowmobiling, and in spring, mastodon flensing (skinning remembered that there’s a TREES down below the notches. This summer and fall it’s ditto for and cutting) tool, a beautifully Cohas Brook running into the tickles me, because the place is thousands of camp-owners worked piece of jasper-like Merrimack down somewhere for us so familiar, so much like and visitors flocking to the stone, was for many years in in or near Manchester, and CUT home. All of my siblings and I territory’s woods, lakes, the possession of Colebrook then there’s a trout called worked there at some point in mountains and streams. physician Herb Gifford. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A27 On The Links

Cam James and Jeanne O’Sullivan add to 2010 Hole-in-One roster Wentworth fields 82 for member-member tourney By Pru Smith left: Jeanne O’Sullivan, with Contributing Writer playing (and life) partner Dave ompared to June’s tour- O’Sullivan, holds up her per- nament “madness,” fect shot pink golf ball after Cthings are relatively calm carding her first career hole-in- on area golf courses around the one on the fourth hole at the Valley. North Conway Country Club. Not that there isn’t lots of The O’Sullivan’s celebrated play (if you’re a camel and relish their 49th wedding anniversary this heat), but there has been a just days earlier. Could one lull in the constant line-up of say that they were just out charity tournaments .... for a lit- “playing a round” again?! tle while. However, in Jackson (Pru Smith/Mtn. Ear Photo) last weekend, 82 members DID below: “What local golf lumi- compete in the annual Mem- nary gave up stardom on the ber-Member Tournament at stage for a life on the links? Wentworth. Which one is it?” Send your Ladies defending champs answers to beachbumpru@ Rita Descoteaux and Gloria yahoo.com. Prize is....well Hannon successfully defended there isn’t one, but we’ll give their title with another first you honorable mention! place. Tied in second were (Courtesy Photo) teams Maryanne Asselin/Sheila Hastings and team Lynn Walker and Mary Collins. Eagle this week, with Don Ho pin” (now that took some meas- In the Men’s Division Bob on hiatus until late August, but uring) — won by Dave Hickey and Joe Russo captured we do remind you that July is Heffernan at 38 feet. Next first, with Bill Bolk and Bill Family Golf Month at the Eagle week’s challenge from Golf Fabrizio in second. Third plac- — this is a program of the PGA. Director Julie Rivers will be a ers were Clark Mitchell and During July family greens fees at closest to the pin on the par 3 Dave Emmet. Dave Emmett the Eagle are $10 for adults and third hole on one’s second shot. had an especially fine week as he $5 for children after 3 p.m. on John Callahan is the current carded his career low of 68 - Sunday through Thursday. leader in Men’s league at +9. In great golf, Dave. On Friday and Saturday those Ladies League, Maureen Wil- After a short break over the special rates are $15 for adults son with first this week while Fourth of July holiday week the and $10 for kids Dottie Heffernan leads in week- Red Fox Players are back on the after 3 p.m. In addition, grab ly matches. Denise Woodcock course. Results as of July 12 read the whole family and enjoy a fun was closest to the pin on #3. as follows. In first the Del family golf scramble every It may seem as though Fuegos (Tony Rocco, John Thursday in July at 3 p.m. August is far away, BUT when Little, Chris Poor, Dan Wanek, This may not be news to any- you read this the month will Anthony Ruddy). Holding sec- one but me (am starting to feel already be half over, so it’s not ond are team Driving Angry like I live in a bubble), but did too soon to be thinking about Month competition. recently were one on #11 for (Mike Croft, Rich Vargus, Terry you know that the Eagle’s Pro the Skins Game on Wednesday, Pick up your clubs and do it Martha Jamieson and one on #1 Galligan, Ben Wall and Matt Bob McGraw is an accom- Aug. 24 being offered by Julie this coming weekend instead. for Doug DeGrenier. Nice Robertson). There’s a tie in plished golf author with writings Rivers (Hale’s) and Ed Bradley You can work it in during or shots. third between team Cranmore which include “Winning Edge (Linderhof). It is a blind draw around the Member-Guest, Since the “dog days of (Ray Gilmore Sr., Quentin Series: Chess, Checkers and Gross tournament with nine which will be held on Friday and August” appear to have settled Gilmore, Dave Fall and Dave Golf,” “Perfect Practice” and holes being played at each Saturday this week. in here in July, follow the Bartlett) and team Stan & Dan’s “Fit for Form.” And I hardly course. Space is limited, cost is Pro Larry Gallagher and his hydrating advice, stick to the (Stan Millen, Dan Lewis, Jeff have time to write this little $55 per person. For more infor- traveling foursome are off today shady sides of the course and Butler, Bill Hughes and weekly column. Hats off to you, mation, contact Julie at 356- to the weekly Pro-Am, this week enjoy your game as we approach Crawford Butler). Dick Goss Bob! 2140 or Ed at 393-9074. at Owl’s Nest. After a win for the half-way mark of the season. picked up long drive prize this Sounds like fun — sign up now. Larry two weeks ago and a third While you do, consider these week along with Joanne Hale’s Location Golf Course place finish last week at thoughts: “If your opponent is Gandolfo. Closest to the pin There’s often an interesting North Conway Hanover, we’re rooting for you playing several shots in vain winners were Anthony Ruddy twist to a tournament at Hale’s. Country Club and “the boys.” attempts to extricate himself and Sally Holmes. In the last Men’s League At North Conway this past The HIO Epidemic (much from a bunker, do not stand near competition there was a prize weekend the deluge from the nicer than the swine flu) is still him and audibly count his Eagle Mountain Golf Course for being “closest to the edge of sky in the morning delayed play being felt at the NCCC, where strokes. It would be justifiable Not lots of news from the the green and farthest from the on the July Champ of the two members teed it up and homicide if he wound up his dropped their shot for an ace. pitiable exhibition by applying First was Cam James, soon to his niblick to your head!” — be “on tour” again, who carded Harry Vardon. his second career hole-in-one And then, from the great Bob on #4. His previous one was on Hope, “Drugs are very much a #5 at Wentworth eight years part of professional sports today, ago. Pink was perfect for but when you think about it, Jeanne O’Sullivan as her pink golf is the only sport where the ball dropped on #15 last week players aren’t penalized for for her career first ace. being on grass!!” Congrats to both of you! ’Nough said, but if you have While not holes in one, other news send it to beachbumpru@ eagles carded at the NCCC yahoo.com ▲

Page A28 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Thoughts While Weeding

Welcome to the Rain Forest By Ann Bennett or broccoli to set out. Contributing Writer If not, many varieties are t seems as if July brought a suited for direct seeding, shift in prevailing weather, though some varieties are Ifrom extended dry, windy more resilient than others. conditions to more of a rain Green Ice lettuce, for instance, forest feel. weathers extreme heat with- Truth be known, typical out bolting, and also takes July weather here in the frost in stride. Red Sails is mountains can mean weeks of another wonderful lettuce, or steamy heat. And while this try one of the commercially stretch of muggy days, punc- prepared cutting or mesclun tuated by downpours, may put mixes. a damper on vacation activi- Before you replant, ties, it is a boon to local gar- remember that crop rotation dens. The rainfall arrived just is a cornerstone of a healthy as many cultivars are setting garden, and will minimize fruit and moving into full pro- soil-born diseases and insect duction. After months of damage. Also take the time to below-average precipitation, dig in organic matter or fertil- this abrupt transition has izer of some description to fueled lush growth. replenish nutrients, and get Summer flowers continue the second and third plantings to bloom several weeks ahead off to a quick start. of schedule. The white and Though it may seem ironic to be sowing more vegetables at a time when harvesting what you already Numerous vegetables are crimson phlox, for instance, have is overwhelming, those summer squash will be past their prime come mid-August. suited to succession planting. most often the backdrop of (Courtesy Photo) Brussels sprouts set out in July the August perennial bed, is are ready in mid-September, already in bloom. Blueberries days remain in this particular this point in the season I often succession plantings, makes as is broccoli and red cabbage. are ripening, and the first growing season. Chances are have a basket of seeds with me. the most of your garden space, Carrots are a sure bet, and late blackberries. And the garlic six or eight weeks, though Keeping them close at hand whether it is half an acre or in the month is time to sow crop is ready to be pulled a full August’s full Corn Moon facilitates the process of suc- 100 square feet. Some vegeta- snap or snow peas and fall two weeks ahead of schedule. arrives during the third week cession planting, jogging my bles, like tomatoes and corn, spinach and lettuces. Given As we reach mid-summer, of the month, on the 23rd, and memory to throw in a few take up space all summer, but the proper care and lots of the rest of the garden is brings with it the prospect of coriander seeds as I pull the others mature much faster. water through the heat of late approaching its prime. Beans, crisp nights. cilantro that bolted in early Once they have passed their summer, succession plantings broccoli and summer squash Still, there is plenty of time July’s heat. Gaps in the rows of peak, the trick is to be ready to will yield a harvest when the are in ample supply, along when it comes to beans, early beans are filled with have another crop to go in. bulk of main crops have given with new potatoes and the first greens, cucumbers and even broccoli seedlings I started in Peas are a perfect case in up, providing a consistent sup- peppers and cucumbers. The zucchini and summer squash. late June, and it is time to point. By the third week in ply of new vegetables right harvest will soon reach flood- Though it may seem ironic to plant more beets, carrots, cab- July they are past their prime, through the fall season. ▲ tide — and an embarrassment be sowing more vegetables at bage, cukes and a few hills of and should be removed from of riches. a time when harvesting what summer squash. Lettuce, on the garden. Turn the soil, Ann Bennett gardens at her While I revel in the bounty, you already have is over- the other hand, is an ongoing work in rotted manure or home in Jackson, where she’s there is also an acute aware- whelming, those vines and process, re-sown every two or compost, and you’re ready for produced Thoughts While ness of summer sliding bushes will be past their prime three weeks right up until the another crop. Chances are, Weeding for The Mountain Ear towards Labor Day. Twilight come mid-August. Crops first frost. with proper planning, you for the past 33 years still lingers until almost nine, seeded now will be ready just This process, referred to as might have lettuce seedlings but the day length is notice- as spring plantings give up for ably shorter — half an hour good. Keep in mind that fresh has been shaved off since the young beans, cukes and squash summer solstice a month ago. in late August and early Which turns my thoughts September will be a welcome towards the inevitable ques- treat. tion of how many frost-free Working in the garden at

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A29 Sports Highlights MWV 12U boys Valley boys split first two in state tourney, July 10 By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor CLAREMONT — The Mount Washington Valley 12U boys didn’t let a little bit of rain dampen the opening of the state tournament in Claremont on Saturday morning, July 10. Heavy rains swept through the area prior to the start of the tournament’s first games, but the field crew had the diamond ready for use for the 10 a.m. start, and Mount Washington Valley and Connecticut Valley (out of Walpole) took the field to open the tournament with only scattered raindrops falling. MWV went quietly in the top of the first inning, but Tyler Lund answered the call in the bottom of the inning, as he sent Connecticut Valley down nice- Nate Emerson connects with a Connecticut Valley pitch during Adam Martinese keeps a Connecticut Valley runner close by firing ly, working around a walk by state tournament action Saturday morning Joshua Spaulding/ the ball back to the mound during action Saturday in Claremont. . ( striking out the side. Mtn Ear Photo) Mount Washington Valley (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) got on the board in the top of but a grounder to first got the the second inning. Will Pollard a grounder to second, forcing MWV finally got back on first out, with Eaton making a led off with a double and two Carr for the first out. However, the board in the top of the fifth nice play. McDonald got a outs later, Tyler Eaton lined a one out later, Nate Emerson inning. strikeout and then another base hit to plate the game’s first was robbed of extra bases when With one out, Carr reached grounder to first, giving MWV run. his shot down the right field on an error. Martinese followed a 3-1 win and a chance to meet Connecticut Valley came line was hauled in by the by also reaching on an error, up with familiar foe Plymouth back strong in the bottom of Connecticut Valley rightfielder allowing Carr to scoot home in the second round of the state the inning against Pollard, who to end the frame. with the go-ahead run. After a tournament. took over on the hill to start the Lund returned to the hill in walk to Axel Olson, Dominic That game, however, did frame. A walk, a pickoff error, the third and struck out the side Knox hit a grounder to third to not go the way Mount an infield hit off the pitcher’s again, once again pitching move both runners up. Pollard Washington Valley would’ve liked, as Plymouth recorded an rubber and another error around a walk. then hustled to beat out an Coach Doc Walker talks things 8-1 win on Sunday morning. allowed Connecticut Valley to Drew McDonald had a two- infield hit, allowing Martinese over with Tyler Lund as the A win over Plymouth tie the game at one. Pollard out base hit in the top of the to score with the third run of MWV pitcher warms up prior would’ve meant a day off for struck out the next batter for fourth, but he was stranded on the frame. to the start of Saturday’s game the MWV kids; instead, they the first out. After a walk, he base. Lund hit the first batter in with Connecticut Valley in had to face off with Berlin- got another strikeout and then Lund struck out the side the bottom of the fifth inning, Claremont. (Joshua Spaulding/ Gorham after deadline on a liner to first that Eaton again in the fourth inning, then once again struck out the Mtn Ear Photo) grabbed to end the inning. marking the third time in three side, giving him 12 strikeouts in Monday afternoon, with their MWV threatened in the innings of pitching that he had four innings on the hill. season on the line. If they were third, as Fritz Carr reached on done so. He also pitched MWV went in order in the for the bottom of the inning. victorious, they were playing an infield hit to start the inning. around another walk in the top of the sixth inning, and An infield hit got things after deadline Tuesday at 5:30 Adam Martinese followed with frame. McDonald took over on the hill started for Connecticut Valley, p.m., with another game on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., pro- viding they didn’t lose. The tournament champi- onship game is today (Thurs- day) at 5:30 p.m. in Claremont. The MWV roster consists of Keith Babb, Dominic Knox, Kyle MacDonald, Aaron La- mar, Nate Lautenschlager, Nate Emerson, Adam Marti- nese, Axel Olson, Will Pollard, Tyler Eaton, Tyler Lund, Drew McDonald, Kaleb Pepin, Zach Bradley and Fritz Carr. The team is coached by Erik “Rowdy” Brown, Adam Marti- nese, Doc Walker and Mandy McDonald and the batboy is Ryan Lund. ▲

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Page A30 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 Danielson, Shea win 5th annual Newton’s Revenge Bike Race By Joshua Spaulding for a cyclist reaching the top the tandem record. Bayley, of ished second in 1:21:03, and capacity with registrants. Sports Editor of Mount Washington eight Watertown, Mass., via Dublin, Carol Meader of Raymond, A couple of local cyclists PINKHAM NOTCH — years ago when he won the Ireland, and Gohr, of Maine, who placed third in tackled the course on Sunday. Tom Danielson set the record Mt. Washington Auto Road Reading, Mass., raced with the 1:21:48. Tops among them was Austin Bicycle Hillclimb in a time of lead pack, even leading for a The race was originally Orth of North Conway, who 49:24. He repeated as cham- while, eventually finishing in scheduled for Saturday, July placed seventh overall in a pion in 2003 and returned to 1:06:32, which was almost six 10, but severe thunderstorms time of 1:04:05. the hill again on Sunday, minutes faster than the previ- made conditions unsafe on the Steve Vosburgh of Jackson July 11, this time for the ous tandem record. It was also mountain and the race was raced to 61st place in a time of Newton’s Revenge, the first good enough for 11th overall. postponed until Sunday. 1:26:07. Carl Danelski of of two bike races on the 7.6- Marti Shea won her fourth Newton’s Revenge, which Intervale finished 78th overall mile auto road, and narrowly Newton’s Revenge women’s was added to the schedule of in 1:31:53 and Ryan Dee of missed breaking his own title, giving her the victory in races on the auto road in 2006, Union was 115th overall in course record. every Newton’s Revenge con- was put on the schedule as a 1:49:08. Danielson, of Boulder, tested. She crossed the line in way to allow more cyclists the The annual Mt. Washing- Colo., finished in 49:32, just 1:09:36, easily outpacing sec- chance to race up the moun- ton Auto Road Bicycle eight seconds off his record ond place Dominique tain. It is only raced if the Hillclimb will take place on pace and easily outpaced the Coderre of Montreal, who fin- Bicycle Hillclimb fills to Saturday, Aug. 21. ▲ field by more than 10 min- utes. Charles McCarthy of Middlebury, Vt., barely best- ed Gerry Clapper of Avon, Auction Under Big Tent Conn. in a great battle for second place. McCarthy fin- ished in 1:01:27 and Clapper Monday, July 19th • 9 AM crossed in 1:01:58. Marti Shea celebrates her fourth While Danielson didn’t set Newton’s Revenge title atop a record on the course, the Selling contents from an old Wakefield NH Mount Washington on Sunday. tandem team of John Bayley (Dennis Coughlin Photo) and Kristen Gohr smashed family property & a local home and others under tents rear of our Auction Gallery. Preview Sunday, July 18th 12-3PM Preview Monday 7:30-until start of auction Auction Starts @ 9AM with tools, tractors, truck & boat and around 10AM for antiques and estate items. see: www.wallaceauctions.com

TRUCK/TRACTORS/BOAT: 2004 Chevy Colorado X-Cab automatic 6 cyl. Pickup with Plow with only 10k miles, 2 John Deere Tractors-Model 790 with backhoe 500 hours. Vintage John Deere M-series Tractor, Yardman Lawn Tractor, Aluminum fishing/duck boat with motor and Tom Danielson heads to the finish line to win the Newton’s trailer. Revenge race to the top of Mt. Washington on Sunday, July 11. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) TOOLS/EQUIPMENT: Large selection of qual- ity Tools from an estate work-shop, John Deere tow behind grass catcher, tow behind spreader, Reartine Rototiller, DR Trimmer, Electric Garden Cart, Several Ladders, Generator, Orchard Sprayer, Chain Saws, Large Craftsman Tool Chest, Budweiser Tool Carrier, ARC Welder, Push Mower, Compound Miter Saw, Power tools, Hand tools, Several weed wackers....much more than listed

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Page A35 Fans gather at Conway Scenic Railroad to meet Thomas his past weekend, July 9- 11, the Conway Scenic TRailroad in North Conway Village was host to Thomas the Tank Engine’s Celebration Tour. Thomas greeted friends of all ages and is now looking forward to return- ing to the North Conway depot again this weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 16-18. Fans can ride a train led by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hat, the controller of Thomas’ All dolled up with sunglasses railway. Enjoy a day of fun-filled on, Emma Carr of Rochester activities with the whole family. enjoyed her day with Thomas. For more information, call 1- 800-232-5251. (Dick Pollock/Moat Mountain Photography)

left: The Couture family of Royalston, Mass., poses with Thomas the Tank Engine.

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