July 18, 2013 Free

VOLUME 38, NUMBER 7 JULY 18, 2013 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY Great Glen Trails

Drive your own car Valley Feature On the Links Guided Tours Legal Eagles find Kathleen Thompson Outfitters Shop success in the Valley scores Ace at NCCC Glen View Café Page 3 Page 19 Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH (603) 466-3988 Artistic Journeys Rainy day visions in Brigadoon By Cynthia Melendy, Ph.D. connect the future, present and the past together, providing Editor’s note: Due to a pro- continuity to the generations duction error, Ms. Melendy’s col- of families in Sandwich. Much umn was inadvertently cut short of this connectedness comes to when originally published in last us through art. week’s edition of the Mountain Sandwich Home Industries Ear. It has been re-printed here in will be conducting a plethora its entirety, with our apologies to of Crafts Workshops through- her for the error. out the summer, both for adults and children. Through- We’ve had plenty of good out the summer, Free Crafts days for visiting galleries so Demonstrations, a Traditional far this season. One of the best Fiber Arts Fair, Friday Night places to visit, and journey to- Gallery walks, and the annual wards, is Sandwich. It became Artisans on the Green will take a sort of Brigadoon for me as place during Sandwich Old I ventured out through the fog Home Week. the other day to see what is The Surroundings Gallery is happening there this summer. one such location that connects Much to my delight I learned the past, a gallery in a barn, that Sandwich is celebrating its with the present, since 1980. 250th Anniversary this year As Surroundings boasts, “New through a series of events hon- England in all its beauty is oring its past. But importantly, manifested in Sandwich.” This the galleries are always waiting is certainly true at the Gallery, for us with fresh new artwork where a large grand piano tips created by our favorite artists us off that music is given cen- and some new blossoming tral stage on Wednesday nights ones represented for the first throughout the summer. This time in Sandwich. is truly an interactive gallery I think of Sandwich as a in which artists represented by kind of Brigadoon because the gallery conduct oil and wa- of the Center Sandwich Re- tercolor Workshops. Courtesy tail Gallery of the Sandwich At the Surroundings Gallery A Sandwich Coach celebrates the town’s 250th anniversary. Home Industries. Begun in I discovered an artist new to The newest talent arrived in the 1930’s, it is part of the the stable, Lisa Jelleme. Lisa the work of Forrest K. Elliott, crafts revival traditional begun works in a representational who is a Bachelor of Fine Arts during the Progressive Era by style that studies the effects of candidate at the University of Helen Albee and her Abnakee light and atmosphere and their New Hampshire. He focuses Rug enterprise in Tamworth. effects on her subjects. She on traditional darkroom, alter- Believing that the community has studied art in workshops native, and digital photogra- arts and crafts were not only at the Village Arts in Putney, phy. The recipient of the 2013- the economic, but also the Vermont as well as with dis- 2014 Photography Fellowship spiritual and cultural lifeblood tinguished representational at UNH, his show Green Stills of the rural community, Albee painters Brian Blood, Clayton is an arresting presentation of worked to develop a new style Beck, Peter Granucci, Frances the relationship between line, from an old craft. In doing so Weston Hoyt, Donald Juney, space, and shape, in the process she involved local women in Richard Schmid, Dennis Shee- showing the viewer how much gainful employment. han, and John C. Traynor. She our perception is, and is not, This tradition was again tak- divides her time between out- the way in which it is framed. en up by the Coolidges with door landscape painting and Recently CC White and the Sandwich Industries en- studio work from her home in Alston Conley opened two solo terprise in the 1930’s, and still East Andover. exhibits on Saturday, June 29 at Courtesy remains a vital enterprise. At Traveling to the Sandwich Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery. “Wind Dance” by CC White. the heart of all these efforts is Historical Society, the visitor Both Conley and White work Alston Conley's new work lery owners and artists are on the belief that the arts, be they can research by appointment in mixed media. Each explores is journey into silhouettes and hand to present, explain, and performing, visual, or craft and partake of the Historical color and its intensity. Both intense color. His subject is elucidate their work. This is oriented, can also be the via- Society Events. Just further use collage in their work and at trees that are sometimes paint- a festive event that the wid- ble economic lifeblood of the down the road, The Carega that point the similarities end. ed, and sometimes cut into a er Mount Washington Valley community. Sandwich is the Gallery offers a fascinating va- White's exhibit is a retrospec- collage and then applied to the Community is attracted to, living embodiment of this idea, riety of events for the summer tive. Her work seems to have paper. bringing many diverse people not just a Brigadoon, but also season, including a three week gone full circle since she first The Carega Gallery, too, together in a celebration of art an actual community creating workshop “CC White: Process exhibited her Cornwall paint- participates in the Summer and community. Come with beautiful things. vs. Product.” Her work is rep- ings at the gallery several years series of the Friday Gallery me to true Brigadoon for the Importantly, these efforts resented at the Gallery. ago. Walks, in which Sandwich gal- 21st Century.

Inside Index On the Cover Valley Folks & Focus...... Pages 6-9 Kids on Bikes Critter Corner...... Page 5 PUPPY LOVE Going to camp - Page 16 The puppy kisses booth is always well attended during Money Matters...... Page 11 Settler’s Green’s Dog Days of Summer event, especially The Healing Garden The Freedom Column...... Page 23 with Ella doiung the smooching. Here she is with Brenna Cooking with lavender - Page 24 News/Roundups... Pages 4-5, 10-11, 13, 18, 23 Shanahan. Rockpile...... Page 10 Photo by Lisa DuFault Nooks & Crannies Thoughts While Weeding...... Page 22 A muggy trek to Ethan Pond - Pages 14-15 Calendar...... Pages 20-21

Page 2 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 Valley Feature Legal Eagles LLC, a fledgling business soaring in the valley By Rachael Brown “I handle divorces, parent- explains Reilly. On the real estate side, Craig ing — someone will call for Legal Eagles charges $60 handles closings. The fee for Barbara Reilly and Chris pro se. It is an unbundled ser- an hour. Attorneys can charge title search is $175, $350 for a Craig are the best of friends vice, no retainer. We can meet $200 to $350 an hour, and a cash sale closing and $475 for and the best of business part- on an hourly basis. We help retainer can vary from $3,500 a lender sale, says Craig. ners. They have a mutual un- save people money. About half to $5,000. “Chris is buried,” says Reil- derstanding with expertise in of our clients still decide to “Attorneys went to school, ly. different areas. retain an attorney, especially advanced degrees, different So business has been good. You see, in February of if kids and retirement are in- training, appear in court, so Legal Eagles is the only para- 2012, Reilly and Craig opened volved. They understand we higher fees. We are not exclu- Legal Eagles at 15 West Main provide a service in the scope sive of one another. People are Eagles, to pg. 19 St. in Conway, helping citizens of what we can do. Again, we happy with our services. We of the Mt. Washington Valley cannot give advice or appear compliment attorney services. and western Maine with para- in court. We are blessed with We are here to help people legal services in real estate and attorneys, and tell clients to get through the system at an family matters. The two have meet attorneys in our office,” affordable rate,” says Reilly. worked closely together for over 10 years. They are not lawyers, nor are they a law firm. Both were on hand to talk about how they began, their paralegal business and what they can do. Rachael Brown “The people [lawyers] we Chris Craig and Barbara Reilly, Fully narrated daily van tours of Pinkham, Crawford, worked for were retiring. owners of Legal Eagles LLC with We didn't want to be sepa- over 35 years of combined expe- Evans and Bear Notches and the Kancamagus Highway. rated. We liked what we did, rience, are thrilled to provide Tours include colorful natural and human history and didn't want to be broken affordable paralegal services to of the area, plentiful photo ops and brief walks the community. apart. We have such a great re- to nearby land and water features. lationship, personal and busi- tions, divorce, parenting. ness. If one of us is having one “I stay away from real es- Group van transportation to Portland Maine, NH and of those days, we know. We tate,” says Reilly. also know what each other in “And I stay away from fami- Maine beaches, Oxford Casino, Cannon Mountain thinking, we are there for each ly,” chuckles Craig. Tramway and others. Please inquire. other,” says Reilly of their 10 Here is how they work to- years working together. gether to provide clients with Consult Website for Full Details Both approached the para- an affordable service. www.fournotchtours.com It's called pro se, meaning legal business from different 603-770-8277 angles, with different areas representation without a law- of expertise. Craig began as a yer. legal secretary for a local law firm some 30 years ago. As NORTH CONWAY’S business and responsibilities TM grew, she earned her Certifi- cate of Completion in Parale- MOOSE SAFARI gal Studies. Craig handles real MOOSE SAFARI estate transactions, closings, MOOSE MOVIE - MOOSE TOUR - MOOSE FUN! writes title insurance. “I am older; I took night classes to get my certificate. FUN FOR ALL AGES! SEE MOOSE AT NIGHT! There are two things as para- 3 1/2+ HOUR TOUR - DEPARTURE TIME AT 8PM legals we cannot do, give advice or appear in court,” says ADULTS $30 • Reservations Required • 603-662-3159 Craig, who knows when to bring in a lawyer. “If I come across an ease- ment problem and it is beyond my scope, I contact a lawyer,” says Craig. She is licensed in Maine and New Hampshire. “I will brag about my partner. Chris has over 30 years experience, dealt with all the brokers [real estate], is known for her efficient services. As a paralegal, she has personal relationships. She is the real estate guru,” says Reilly. Reilly is the family matters guru. She took a different course. “I went to college, earned an Associate’s degree in paralegal studies,” says Reilly, a Johnson and Wales University graduate. She handles family situa-

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INFORMATION MANAGER Ryan Corneau Several hundred cyclists gather to FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman ride New England’s most challenging Jane Golden Reilly EDITOR century, to benefit Tin Mountain Brendan Berube ALBANY — On Saturday, DISTRIBUTION MANAGER July 20, over three hundred Jim Hinckley cyclists that are passionate to support environmental educa- CONTRIBUTING tion are gearing up to ride in WRITERS the annual 2013 Mt. Washing- Scott Andrews ton Century Ride, a benefit of Ann Bennett Tin Mountain Conservation Rachael Brown Steve Caming Center. Sven Cole Cyclists depart from the Tin Myles J. Crowe Mountain Nature Learning Donna Dolan Center on Bald Hill Road in Lisa DuFault Albany between 6 and 8 a.m. John Harrigan to begin one of the most chal- Dave Kellam and Clay Groves lenging Century Rides in New Kathy Lambert England. Like-minded cy- Darron Laughland clists, gathered from distances Laura Lucy as far as Montreal and Colora- Sally McMurdo do, will challenge themselves Cynthia Watkins Melendy to a 100, 80 or 40 mile ride Peter Minnich looping the base of Mount Jonathan Sarty Washington with breath tak- Pru Smith ing views of forest, stream and Steven D. Smith mountain. Courtesy Joshua Spaulding Motorists in the valley this Hundreds of cyclists will hit the pavement this Saturday, July 20, for the Mount Washington Century Ride to benefit Tin Mountain. Motorists are advised to drive with added caution. Registration for the Mount Lisa Wheeler weekend are advised to drive Washington Century remains open up to 7 a.m., Saturday, July 20 call 447-6991, or visit www.tinmountain. with added caution. The org for more information. CONTRIBUTING 100-mile route around Mt. PHOTOGRAPHERS Washington whines through Washington and the Pres- Washington Century Ride library, stroll on the 138-acre Dennis Coughlin the Kancamagus Highway, idential Range is without since the inception in 2001. sanctuary, or tour the beauti- Lisa DuFault over Bear Notch Road to equal. Cyclists are supported Registration remains open ful “green” facility built with Joshua Spaulding Bartlett, following Route 302 by five aid stations, ham radio until the day of the event, Sat- local materials by local crafts- operators, Red Jersey Cyclery urday, July 20 between 6 and man. DISTRIBUTION through Crawford Notch to bike repair van, and EMT’s. 7 a.m., interested cyclists can Tin Mountain Conservation Bill Collins Route 115 in Twin Mountain, A therapeutic sport massage call 447-6991, or visit www. Center is a 501 (c) 3 non-prof- John Myers along Route 115 to Route 2 is onsite for returning Mt. tinmountain.org for more in- it organization with a mission Darlene Westfall past Jefferson Notch and into Washington Century riders, formation. The first 325 regis- to promote an appreciation Tina Lamy Gorham before heading south on Route 16 past the Mt. and a marvelous meal awaits tered cyclists receive an event of the environment among The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN Washington Auto Road and all returning riders. T-shirt and all cyclists and children, families, and the EAR is published on Thursdays as an inde- Thanks to numerous Tin fundraisers who collect pledg- pendent newspaper by Salmon Press. The over Pinkham Notch. 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Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. eral Springs gazebo project at that is nearing completion, to Page 4 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 Critter Corner The William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps performs in Freedom’s Old Home Week Parade FREEDOM — Freedom a uniformed Corps wearing Old Home Week’s big kickoff uniforms modeled after those event is the parade on Satur- worn by Massachusetts Regi- day, Aug. 3, starting at 10 a.m. ments during the Revolution- A featured entry this year will ary War. be the William Diamond Ju- Highlights from past nior Fife & Drum Corps from marching seasons include the Lexington, Mass. 250th New York City St. Pat- Formed in 2001 and named rick’s Day Parade, where they for the drummer in the first placed 3rd in the fife & drum battle of the American Revo- corps division, Colonial Wil- lutionary War, this celebrated liamsburg’s Drummers Call, youth fife and drum corps has the U.S.S. Constitution Sun- three goals. First, the Corps set Parade, Old Sturbridge keeps alive our nation’s histor- Village Fife and Drum Day, ical fife and drum music. Next, the Battle of Bunker Hill Pa- it promotes the study of music rade, and the grand reopening Courtesy and history for young peo- of the Boston Tea Party Mu- ple. Finally, through music, it seum. Last year they traveled We have small dogs! fosters a spirit of fellowship to Switzerland to perform in among young people. an invitational fife and drum The shelter always has requests for small dogs. Well, we have them! Pee Wee, pictured here, is a The Corps is comprised muster and this summer they Chihuahua mix and an affectionate little guy. Pee Wee is one of several small dogs available for adop- of boys and girls ages eight will perform in Walt Disney tion at CAHS. In addition to Pee Wee, we have several other Chihuahua mixes, a Pug/Terrier cross, a to eighteen. They play in- World. Pomeranian and numerous puppies of various breeds - all looking for their forever homes. struments similar to those All of Freedom’s Old Home Come meet our small dogs, or our big dogs if that is more to your liking at CAHS, 223 E. Main St., Conway, NH 03818. from the Colonial Era – the Week events can be checked six hole wooden fife and the out on the Web site at www. rope tension drum. They are freedomoldhomeweek.org. Mainstage Readers Law Office of Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC TheatreDENMARK, Maine return — The to“the bestDAC medicine” stage of laugh- 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 475 • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Mainestage Readers Theatre ter on a mid-summer evening! P:(603) 569-5005 F:(603) 569-5007 E: [email protected] will be back on stage this A donation at the door www.devylderlaw.com summer with its 21st pro- benefits the Denmark Arts duction, “Just For Fun.” Center. 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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 5 Folks & Focus

Some ensemble members from M&D Productions' current offering, "Open Mic Musical Revue” (l-r): Madison Burke, Kristen Burke, Joe LaFrance, Serena McHugh and Elaine Kondratt)

Courtney Viall's "Don't Cry for me, Argentina,” from the Musical Evita, was a hit with theater goers at M&D Productions' "Open Mic Ken Martin and Elaine Kondratt perform a duet in "Open Mic Musical Musical Revue.” Revue" at M&D Productions. Lisa DuFault M&D Musical Revue M&D Productions is hosting an Open Mic Musical Revue, featuring a revolving cast of local performers, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through July 27. The house opens at 7 p.m., with show time at 7:30 p.m. Eric Andrews and Amy-Nicole Smullen perforoming at M&D Productions' "Open Mic Musical Revue,” running Thursday through Saturday until July 27.

Liam Thompson was all smiles as he helped his grandmother with the sales of chocolate dipped Sharon Seaman whips up a straw- strawberries in North Conway. berry smoothie for a guest at the Strawberry Festival in North Jason Sperry bites into a choc- Conway on July 13. olate dipped strawberry at the First annual Strawberry Festival in FRESH North Conway Village. Lisa DuFault BREAD Strawberry Festival The classic American summer fair, a church picnic, and the spirit Old Village Bakery of a small town community were brought to life at the First Annual Hand-made Strawberry Festival, "A Fair to Remember," in North Conway village on baked goods Saturday, July 13. Hosted by First Church of Christ, Congregational, the United Church of Christ in North Conway and Vaughan Community 50 Seavey Street No.Conway Services, the event was a true slice of Americana with homemade straw- 603.356.8989 berry treats including strawberry shortcake, strawberry smoothies and Mon-Sat 7:30-4:00 strawberries dipped in chocolates.

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Jonathan Morowski couldn't get enough of the puppies at the Dog Days of Summer, hosted by Settler's Green on July 13. Lisa DuFault Dog Days of Summer Settlers’ Green Outlet Village of North Conway hosted the Dog Days of Summer, a daylong celebration of dogs, on July 13. Pet relat- ed organizations and businesses offered something for every pet owner and Conway Area Humane Conway Area Humane Society's Paula Ouimette cuddles with an adopt- Society had adoptable dogs. able puppy at Settler's Green's Dog Days event.

Bob Holmes' 1961 Chevy Corvette is always a crowd favorite.

This 1932 Pontiac Touring Sedan belongs to Dan Morgenstern. Lisa DuFault Old Car Club The Mount Washington Auto Road was the site of the MWV Old Car Club's July 12 show. Bar-B-Que and a DJ added to the beautiful day to create a great party.

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Fryeburg Pottery & Art Center owner Conni Whittaker displays Top women's rider Lea Davison rode neck in neck with Erik Vandendries, Timothy Ahearn pedals up Mount her work at the North Conway Library's Gigantic Book & Art Sale crossing the finish line just one second behind him, in seventh place Washington, ultimately placing on July 13 and 14. overall. third in Newton's Revenge.

North Conway Library librar- ian Andrea Masters restocks the books for sale at the annual Gigantic Book & Art Sale. (LEFT) Lisa DuFault Chris Yura smiles as he crosses the Bartlett's Jake Van Deursen Derek Treadwell and Eric Follen North Conway Library Book Sale finish line in 5th place at the 2013 crossed the finish line in the rain rise through the fog to place first The North Conway Public Library held its Annual Gigantic Book & Newton's Revenge bicycle race on and fog, finishing 64th. and second respectively. Art Sale on Saturday & Sunday, July 13 and 14. While the sum- Mount Washington. mer book sale is an old favorite and standby, this is the second Lisa DuFault year that library has provided space for local artists to display their works for an Art Show. Newton’s Revenge

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Thomas the Tank Engine draws a crowd during his annual summer visits to Conway Scenic Railroad.

Benson Howard (center) was honored with two Masonic Awards on Benson Howard (second from left) poses with family after receiving two July 13. On hand to congratulate him were Past Masters, Nick Spaltro, prestigious Masonic awards. Deni DuFault and Jim Kane, as well as daughter, Ellen, daughter-in-law, Sharon and son, David. Lisa DuFault INVITATION TO BID Howard receives Masonic awards

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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 9 On the Rock Pile

By Tom Padham a brief thunderstorm occur- Summit Intern ring in the afternoon to greet WEATHER the upcoming shift. This week on the summit Thursday rains showers fell MT. saw its fair share of rain and once more but by the eve- WASHINGTON fog, but several days of mostly ning high pressure began to OBSERVATORY clear weather helped to break build in and finally bring some Compiled by up the monotony of the past clearing from the fog that had Observatory Staff few weeks’ weather pattern. persisted on the summit for Date High Low Prec. Snow Monday saw heavy rain in the the past three days. Winds 08-Jul 57 52 1.53 None morning, with just over an also gusted to 59 early Thurs- 09-Jul 60 51 0.12 None inch and a half of rainfall on day morning, a somewhat 10-Jul 56 51 1.19 None the summit. All of the heavy tame wind for Mount Wash- 11-Jul 57 45 0.89 None rain meant plenty of moisture ington but still our highest 12-Jul 60 44 None None in our tower, which gave our gust of the week. Friday was a 13-Jul 63 48 T None interns a bit of a workout as beautiful day, with low winds 14-Jul 62 52 None None Peak Wind gust was on they emptied out the buckets and temperatures climbing to July 11 from the W at 59 MPH. collecting our indoor “tower 60 degrees on the summit un- Courtesy rain.” Shift change day also der partly cloudy skies and 90 Mount Washington casting its shadow near the Southern Presidentials. saw over an inch of rain, with mile visibility. The fair weather continued into the weekend active exhibits detailing the for Saturday, with many vis- extreme weather of Mount Named One of the “10 Great Ski-Town Burgers” itors taking advantage of the Washington that are great for by Boston.com warm and pleasant conditions. the entire family. If you visit us By Sunday fog made a return at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., you can Chef Owned & Operated to the higher summits they so even connect to the summit often call home as an area of via a live video connection, Come Dine On more humid air began to build and talk to an observer. The Prime Rib into the region. Weather Discovery Center Our Deck Saturday Night If you’re looking for some- is located across the street While It Lasts! thing fun and free to do in from the Eastern Slope Inn in With A View! North Conway, why not stop North Conway Village, and is Watch All The Games Here! by the Weather Discovery open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 Live Entertainment Children’s Menu Center? It has several inter- p.m. Every Thursday Night Serving Lunch & Dinner from 11:30 Daily 3465 White Mtn. Hwy. (Rt. 16), North Conway, NH Across from Adventure Suites News/Round-Ups 603-733-5955 • McGrathsTavernNH.com Church offers chance

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Page 10 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 Money Matters Target-Date Funds: Are they right for you? By Myles Crowe ers, generally growing more cludes a specific year, such investment strategy major factor in determining conservative as the identified as "2030" or "2045." All you Target-date investments portfolio volatility and risk.2 Target-date funds provide target date approaches. need to do is choose a fund follow what is known as a As you approach retirement, investors with the ability to Unlike lifestyle funds, tar- named for the year closest to "glide path." The glide path a target-date investment typ- simplify their financial and get-date funds do not require the year of your projected re- maps out the investment's ically reduces its holdings of investment lives.1 With tar- investors to reassess their pri- tirement. From that point on, asset allocation over time — stocks, while increasing its ex- get-date funds, your portfo- orities and transfer money to professional investment man- the way it is divided between posure to less risky bonds and lio's asset allocation is auto- a different fund as goals ap- agers make all the investment the principal asset classes cash. Target-date investments matically rebalanced on your proach and priorities change. decisions. of stocks, bonds, and cash. provide investors with instant behalf over the years by pro- Generally speaking, the name How your assets are allocated diversification into different fessional investment manag- of each target-date fund in- Understanding the among these investments is a asset classes.2 News/Round-Ups Arts Jubilee salutes military with special concert CONWAY — Honoring last 75 years of skiing at Cran- band presenting such favorites WMWV 93.5. Roy and Mark our military is the theme of the more. as “Grand Old Flag,” “Battle will host the live concert fea- Arts Jubilee concert sched- The Patriot Brass Ensemble Hymn of the Republic,” a Sou- turing Blues performers Doug uled for Thursday, July 18 at is the first and only profession- sa medley, George M. Cohan Deming, Dennis Gruenling Cranmore Mountain Resort al brass group dedicated to tunes, and of course, a Salute and the Jewel Tones. Charac- featuring The Patriot Brass serving Veterans and Military to the Armed Forces honoring terized as “Swing Blues”, the Ensemble, America's premier Families. In 2004 the group each branch of the military. two are noted performers in brass group dedicated to serv- first performed in Ridgefield, Courtesy Arts Jubilee coordinator Cin- their own right. Gruenling is ing veterans. N.J., after local resident and Honoring our military is the dy Russell has been assisted in a spectacular harmonica player Plans include recognition founder Steven Behnke spoke theme of the Arts Jubilee concert planning for this event by Ray and Doug is equally at home of Cranmore’s 75th anniver- to the town and secured fund- scheduled for Thursday, July 18 S. Gilmore, MPA, RN CPT playing straight ahead on the sary and the famous connec- ing to construct a special mil- at Cranmore Mountain Resort fea- (Ret) U.S. Army and Derrick solid body guitar, or swinging tion with the 10th Mountain itary oriented ensemble which turing The Patriot Brass Ensemble, J. Mead SSG, USA. on the big jazz box. Togeth- Division. Military personnel far surpassed all expectations. America's premier brass group Mid-way through the season er, “Like World Champions... and families with a military "We had Veterans walking up dedicated to serving veterans. on July 25, another celebration Dennis Gruenling and Doug ID will be admitted at no to us telling us this was the best have sacrificed so much serv- will take place observing the Deming are even better when charge as the evening will be ceremony they had ever been ing our county with their full 20th anniversary of “The Blues they come together as one of devoted to showing apprecia- to. That feeling was amaz- devotion and honor. Summit” a popular local radio the most prolific duos on to- tion to the great service to our ing", says Steven. Little did he Arts Jubilee is fortunate to program of the same name day’s contemporary American country given by our military know, this would become his be able to feature the expand- created by Mark Johnson and Blues scene.” states Music ed version of the Ensemble and enjoying a real old-fash- life's work. The Patriot Brass carried on by Roy Prescott at Arts, to pg. 15 ioned brass band concert in Ensemble strives to return the from the usual five-person the bargain. The show will humanity to the veterans who quintet to a 14 piece brass open with Conway’s Kennett High School Drum Line! Lo- Carroll County Independent cal author and columnist, Tom Now Available! Eastman, will be on hand for a book signing of his recent Mountain Ear Office “The History of Cranmore 24 Reporter Ct. North Conway Village Mountain,” which covers the OPEN HOUSES ARE BACK!!

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Page 12 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 News/Round-Ups Group 8 Gallery launches Evolving Summer exhibit JACKSON — Group 8 Gal- of subject matter and styles. Come in and see if you can tina Kobilansky. Can you rec- lery in Jackson has hung the Limited this time to the paint- pick out their paintings and ognize the scenes? John first round of paintings in their ings of Group 8 styles. Girouard, who works in Evolving Summer Exhibit. members, there is a chance Among the paintings on wax crayons, captures summer Though summer themes to see varied offerings from view, you will see Carl Owens with those bright summer are evident in this first round, each of the painters, local and Terri Brooks versions of greens in abstraction. there is still a wide variety painters known in the valley. summer fun...tubing, boat- Group 8 members staff their own gallery because they believe that galleries are not just Denmark Arts Center Courtesy for selling art, but for show- Group 8 Gallery in Jackson has ing the public different world hung the first round of paintings views. In this case, perhaps we toDENMARK, host screeningMaine Water.” of Shotnew in Camden made on nancein Mainefrom the University film of in their Evolving Summer Exhibit. should say different Wash- — Maine’s film scene is ex- a tiny budget, “Like the Wa- Virginia and her MFA from ington Valley Views. You are ploding! From last year’s ter” follows Charlie, a young University of Manchester (So- ing, a the large painting of swimming hole antics. invited to come in, view whats made-in-Denmark film “Va- journalist, as she navigates the theby’s Institute) in London, new and talk with the artist. cationland” to this year’s shoals of grief, friendship, and writing her dissertation on the Ernie Brown has moved to the mysterious side with a Come often because this is an bumper crop of locally pro- confusion following the death psychology of the fathers of “Evolving Exhibit.” Paintings duced indie films, Maine- of her close friend. Returning modern theatre and art, Hen- painting of midsummer nights fire will be removed and added made film is well worth keep- to Camden to deliver a eulogy, rik Ibsen and Edvard Munch. throughout the summer. ing an eye on. Charlie’s past begs a reckon- Her current work in film is as and shadows, and Sean Stull, whose paintings often Located on the corner of The DAC, in collaboration ing that tests her very being. a Pre-screener in Program- Routes 16 and 16A in Jackson, with the Kirby Family Foun- Featuring standout cinema- ming and a Publicist for TFF evoke the aura of mystery, has new paintings from his trip Group 8 Gallery hours are dation, is pleased to be able to tography that effortlessly cap- in New York and the Panels Fridays noon-4 p.m., Satur- bring a cross-section of cine- tures the rugged beauty of the Producer for TFF in Doha, to Ireland. Local landscapes are among the paintings of days 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun- ma to Denmark, all “Made- Maine coast, Like the Water Qatar. 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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 13 Nooks & Crannies A muggy trek to Ethan Pond By Steve Smith tucked into the woods above a lush hardwood forest. We the pond. passed several northbound Last Tuesday, the all-too-fa- The parking lot at the end A.T. “thru-hikers,” including miliar forecast called for of the spur road off Route 302 Ned from Wales in the U.K. cloudy skies, high humidi- was full – mostly with visitors We also chatted with Caleb, an ty, and a chance of showers. making the short hike in to AMC shelter caretaker, who Views from a summit seemed Ripley Falls. We parked along had been stationed at Ethan unlikely, so Carol and I decid- the edge of the road and set Pond and was headed next ed on a trek to Ethan Pond, a off late morning on the Ethan to Guyot Shelter in the Twin high-country tarn nestled on Pond Trail, which is also a sec- Range. As we approached the a plateau at the base of Mt. tion of the Appalachian Trail. foggy junction with the Wil- Willey, just west of Crawford There was no warm-up on this ley Range Trail, a dueling duo Notch. Even on a murky day, hike. It started off with a climb of Winter Wrens spilled their Ethan Pond is a picturesque across the Conway Scenic twittering songs back and backcountry spot, and we fig- Railroad tracks, and continued forth across the trail. ured if the rain showers ma- steadily up after passing the We continued climbing on terialized, we could hunker Ripley Falls junction. the Ethan Pond Trail to the down in the open-front shelter Then the trail eased off in height-of-land south of Mt.

Steve Smith Ethan Pond is a beautiful backcountry spot nestled in the high country west of Crawford Notch. It was named for its discoverer, the famed pio- neer Ethan Allen Crawford. It can be accessed by a moderately difficult hike up the Ethan Pond Trail from a side road off Route 302. Willey, where long strings ru-hikers. When the rain let of plank walkways offered up, we headed back down to slippery passage through a the shore. For quite a while mossy spruce forest. Careful we sat on some rocks and lis- rock-hopping was required as tened to the birds. Even the we descended gently towards sun made a brief appearance. the spur path to Ethan Pond. Since we were between At the pond we were greet- departing and arriving th- ed by rain and fog. We sat for ru-hikers and caretakers, we a few minutes under our um- had the pond to ourselves - a brellas, listening to a chorus rarity in summer. Sit here for of whistling White-throated a while on a quiet afternoon, Sparrows. Then the light rain and you’ll discover why Ethan became a deluge, and a rumble Allen Crawford, who first dis- of thunder sent us scurrying covered this place in 1829, up to the safety of the shelter. said this of his namesake We spent the better part of pond: “For beauty and gran- an hour hanging out in the deur it is nowhere surpassed lean-to while it poured out- by any spot, to me known, side. Perusing the logbook, about these mountains.” we discovered that Caleb, On the way down, I made a the departing caretaker, was side trip on the Arethusa-Rip- quite a banjo player, providing ley Falls Trail to 100-foot evening entertainment for th- Nook, to pg. 15

Page 14 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 Nook, from pg. 14

Steve Smith Ripley Falls, a 100-foot high waterfall on the west side of Crawford Notch, can be visited with a one mile round trip hike on the Ethan Pond Trail and Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail. It can also be included as a side trip on the longer trek to Ethan Pond. high Ripley Falls. With all 4,000-foot mountains with his the recent rain, it was in good young friend and neighbor flow, and several families were Janelle Mylott, the 10-year- enjoying the spectacle from old “tough cookie” of the title. the rocks at the base. Along the way the duo develop I crossed the brook, climbed a solid bond and share many a narrow and rooty section of adventures and life lessons. trail to the top of the falls, and Szczesny’s writing is clean and dropped carefully down a side crisp, and the story is compel- path to gently sloping ledges ling. He and Janelle will be back from the edge. Caution is doing a slide show, reading needed here, as the slabs near and book signing at White the brink are wet and slippery. Birch Books in North Con- There are safe ledges to relax way on Tuesday, July 30 from on behind the top of the falls, 6:30-8 p.m. They’ll also be at with a view to the south end of the Conway Public Library on the Webster Cliffs, and a look Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 6-7:30 upstream at smaller cascades p.m. on Avalanche Brook. My longtime hiking and After descending back to the writing partner, Mike Dicker- base of the falls, it was a quick man, has just authored a fasci- hike back to the trailhead, nating book entitled “White where Carol was immersed in Mountains Hiking History: a good mystery novel. Trailblazers of the Granite The moderately difficult State.” In it he shares many round-trip hike to Ethan Pond tales of the guides and trail- on the Ethan Pond Trail is 5.4 builders of the Whites in the miles, with 1,500 feet of ele- 1800s and early 1900s, such vation gain. The short hike to as the aforementioned Ethan the foot of Ripley Falls is one Allen Crawford , Charles E. mile round trip with 400 feet Lowe, the Randolph guide, of elevation gain. Combining Allen “Old Man” Thompson the two, it’s six miles and 1,700 of Bethlehem, and the Go- feet. odriches of Waterville Valley. Two excellent new books Of special note is a “Com- on White Mountain hiking pendium of Trail Guides and have hit the shelves in recent Builders” with biographical weeks. “The Adventures of sketches of 26 notable figures Buffalo and Tough Cookie,” in White Mountain trails his- by Dan Szczesny, is a charm- tory. This past Sunday, Mike ing account of the author’s made an appearance on the hiking journey through the Cold River Radio Show at the “52 With a View” list of sub- Theater in the Wood. Arts, from pg. 11 News Nashville. The valley’s mission is family friendly re- own blues band, “Mo Blues” questing a small charge to help will open the night. defray expenses for the series. Arts Jubilee’s outdoor festi- Adults are $10, Seniors: $8 val concerts are found at the and kids 12 and under are free. base of the North Slope at Arts Jubilee is a non-profit or- Cranmore Mountain in North ganization with support from Conway, New Hampshire. area corporate sponsors, pri- Headline concerts begin at 7 vate donations, and grants. p.m., and a 'warm up' perfor- Our host sponsor, Cranmore mance begins at 6 p.m. Bever- Mountain provides ample free ages and food available on the parking, indoor restrooms, Deck at Zip's Pub with a full and beautiful mountain views view of the stage. Picnic sup- in a natural amphitheater set- pers are permitted, and please ting. For additional informa- provide your own seating with tion go to MWVEvents.com a blanket or lawn chairs. Ad- or call 1-800-Sun-n-Ski. The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 15 Kids on Bikes: Going to camp

By Sally McMurdo make field repairs, climb and descend with confidence, and Remember summer camp? be comfortable with varying When I was a kid, I always terrain.” The five day camp went to camp in the summer. includes instruction, camping, I never knew if it was my idea meals, and transportation, as or my parents’ – camp was a well as group equipment and welcomed break from bored, bike rentals if necessary. The overactive kids. Whatever the cost is $1,092 fro AMC Youth reason, I liked going to camp. members and $1,201 for non- I liked being outdoors, swim- members, with scholarships ming a lot, and learning camp available. Two AMC staff Mountain bike camper racing the songs. Each summer before members work in conjunc- AMC's "Mountain Biking in the White Mountains" campers pose at Great Great Glen Summer Mountain camp, I cheerfully marked and tion with a Great Glen Trails Glen Trails with Great Glen Trails Guide, Meghan Skidmore (in front), Bike Series race course on packed everything I owned, Guide, and group size is limit- and AMC staffers, Peter and Althea. Tuesday night. except my bike. Like my faith- ed to provide lots of individu- road biker, but wanted to try ful dog, it stayed behind, wait- al attention. These camps are mountain biking. He figured ing for my return. Bike camps for beginner to intermediate the White Mountains was the hadn’t been invented yet. riders ages 13-16. best place to do it. A repeat Today, there are all kinds Last Tuesday, I met up with camper said he came back be- of camps, focusing on specific July’s group at Great Glen cause the camp was fun and he sports or skills. There’s soc- Trails. Though it was raining, learned a lot about riding. cer, horseback riding, science, the nine campers’ spirits didn’t We mounted our bikes computer, music, and biathlon seem dampened. While the to pre-ride the Summer camps. And, there are bicy- crew cleaned up after lunch, Mountain Bike Series short cling camps. I decided to find Great Glen’s Guide, Meghan race course. Along the way, out more about these. With a Skidmore, challenged the kids Meghan discussed strategies little research, I found three in to a “slow race” where the to handle single track chal- the New England area – two winner was the last one across lenges like roots, rocks, and Two campers test their balance skills in the "Slow Race." in New Hampshire, one in the line. The boys used “track slick bridges. She showed Vermont. There may be more stands” and “bunny hops” long and short course racers Moose Brook State Park to for a cost of $300 for one week out there, but these were to keep their bikes upright, where their courses diverged. try out their single track. That and $500 for two. There are close. but barely moving forward. AMC staffers, Peter and Al- night, they camped at Cov- sibling discounts, loaner bikes, The Appalachian Mountain When the race concluded, thea, followed behind, making ered Bridge Campground on and scholarships, too. Staff Club (AMC) offers Teen Wil- we rode back to the lodge to sure everyone was okay. The the Kanc. Thursday, the rid- Members include veteran derness Adventures, focus- fill Camelbaks and I had a afternoon ended with 7 of ers rode in Conway, explor- coaches, life long cyclists, and ing on specific outdoor skills. chance to talk with the camp- the campers racing either the ing “Sticks and Stones”, the University of New Hampshire There are two “Mountain ers. They came from all over short or long course, while the Eastside Trails, and the Moat Cycling team members. Go to Biking in the White Moun- New England –Bangor and others cheered them on. trail system. By Friday, those http://www.riverviewbicycle- tains” overnight camps – one Fryeburg, Maine, Hamilton The camp schedule con- campers had sampled almost camp.com/ to check it out. in July (8-12) and one in Au- (3), Newton, and Acton, Mas- sisted of two days at Great all the mountain biking the West of the Valley, in Brad- gust (12-16). AMC partnered sachusetts, Portsmouth and Glen, camping at the Cad- area had to offer and learned a ford, Vermont, Coyote Hill with Great Glen Trails to give Tamworth. Their mountain didlehopper Station, and rid- few things about riding. And, Mountain Bike Camp has teens the chance to “hone bike experience varied – some ing the roads and single track, yes, they had fun, too. adult and youth camps. They their skills on dirt roads, sin- were beginners, one was a practicing mountain bike and South of here, in New run two kids’ day camps (ages gle track, and double track” Kennett Mountain Bike Team mechanical skills. Wednes- Boston, there’s another bike eight to 12) - one in Hanover, and to learn how “to shift like member. One of the Hamil- day, the campers headed to camp, Riverview Bicycle and one at Abel Mountain. At a pro, cross streams and logs, ton riders was an experienced Camp. In its second year, Coyote Hill Youth overnight this day camp (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) camps (ages 12-18), camp- is “designed for kids with an ers “learn bicycle mechanics, interest in bike riding of all practice skills on the slalom types. RVBC provides a bal- course, and help build trails.” ance of bicycle riding with Trail riders and downhill- traditional summer camp ex- ers can find sessions that suit perience.” Campers age seven them. 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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 17 News/Round-Ups Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center FRYEBURG, Maine 935-9232 or online at www. Maine. Founded in 1972 by the present Music Director. cent years, included principal — The Sebago-Long Lake fryeburgacademy.org/pac. bassoonist Homer Pence and The musicians are all string, players from the Minnesota Music Festival includes two Group discounts are available other professional musicians wind or keyboard artists of the Orchestra, the Chicago, Cin- performances at the Leu- to parties of ten or more. The who summered in the region, highest caliber, experienced cinnati, Detroit and Indianap- ra Hill Eastman Performing theater is located at 18 Bradley and administered by a board and respected profession- olis and Portland Symphonies, Arts Center. The first perfor- Street on the Campus of Frye- of local volunteers, the festival als who come year after year the Orpheus and St. Luke's mance is Monday, July 22 at burg Academy in Fryeburg, has grown into a well-known because they enjoy playing Chamber Orchestras, and 7:30 p.m., and the second is Maine. Parking is free. and popular institution. Con- chamber music together, and members of the Metropolitan Monday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Sebago-Long Lake tinuity has been maintained who communicate this enjoy- Opera Orchestra, in addition Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 Music Festival is an organi- since the early years through ment to a devoted audience to many well-known chamber for seniors (65 and older) and zation devoted to presenting the ongoing involvement of a which has heard them per- artists. For more information $5 for students (18 and under), and promoting high-quality core group of musicians. Lau- form many times. Participat- about the Sebago-Long Lake and may be purchased at the chamber music performances rie Kennedy, Principal Violist ing artists come from all over Music Festival visit http://se- Box Office by calling (207) in the lake region of Western of the Portland Symphony, is the country, and have, in re- bagomusicfestival.org.

TAMWORTHRemick — The Museum’s much replaced during Historically the in- systems he decidedSpeaking it was time Seriesing since 1991. continues on Tuesday British General Burgoyne’s Remick Museum’s Historically dustrial revolution with large to work on complex systems The final Historicallysurrender, which led to a signif- Speaking Series presents pro- scale manufacturers. Today that could talk back, so he Speaking installment will take icant change in British military fessional speakers sharing sto- there is a resurgence in the lo- went to college in Nashville, place Tuesday, July 30, when strategy. Desmarais presented ries and knowledge relating to cal-, home- and micro-brew- Tenn., for his physical therapy Norman Desmarais will speak last summer at the Remick to our unique American history ing sector; if you have ever degree. Scott spent 10 years of the Battle of Saratoga and a full house and is an Adjunct and culture. The series con- been curious about beer brew- at Huggins Hospital working the demise of British forces in Professor at Webster Univer- tinues Tuesday, July 23, from ing this is a great opportunity both outpatient at Back Bay New England. He will focus sity Graduate School. 7–8 p.m. with Scott Travist, to learn. Rehab and inpatient at the local brewer extraordinaire, Scott is a physical therapist hospital before beginning the who will share his knowledge, who spent four-plus years in journey towards his own prac- Tamworth Outing Club experience and beer-brewing the Air Force learning avi- tice. Scott is a rider coach with hosting contra dance Saturday stories as he demonstrates the onics. After completing his Harley-Davidson, and yes, he TAMWORTH — The dren and any other high kick- fine and historical art of brew- tour with the Air Force, Scott even has his wife, Mariann, Tamworth Outing Club is ers are welcome to this great ing. worked as an electronics tech- riding her own motorcycle! sponsoring a contra dance at summertime fun. The rate The history of ale dates to nician for a multi-national Scott is also a home brewer of the Tamworth Town House for a family is $15. Adults several thousand years ago. company. Discovering that he beer and an overall tasty beer this Saturday evening. $ 7. Please bring snacks to The home brewer was pretty enjoyed working on complex enthusiast! He has been brew- The dance will be called by share. Call Helen Steele at David Harvey. Time: 7:30 323-8687 for inspiration and to 10:30 p.m. Families, chil- details.

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Page 18 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 On the Links Kathleen Thompson scores Ace at NCCC! By Pru Smith ci, Marie Lee , Maureen Sor- Carding the winning Gross Ciero, Ryan Burke, Joe Mos- aghan and Trish Picard were Score(69) were Dave Lowry ca, Todd Mikolaycik, John The NCCC’s Kathleen First Net Winners. Congrats and David Currier. Two shots Sinkus- finished first followed Thompson has a new lucky all! back was the second gross team by The Ball Busters in second number and it isn’t seven! Last It’ll be a first this Sunday the of Roger Leblanc and Bob Ar- and Driving Angry in third. Saturday the 13th, with four- 21st when the first Center Ice senault. First low net went to some members Martha Jamie- to the Back Nine fun tourna- Earl Hopkins and Bill Regan Chip Shots son, Lydia Lansing and Deb- ment will be held. Format is a with George Neville and Pe- Kudos to IM’s Dave Kemper bie Gilmore, Kathleen stood nine-hole four person scram- ter Deveau in the runner-up on a fine 75 - keep it up! And up on the tee of #13, used her ble with a 2:30 shotgun start. spot. Additional prize win- then there’s friend and former 4 hybrid Calloway club and A $40 pp entry fee includes, ners were Greg Winslow/Da- “Valley girl” Tara Watt...... knocked the ball into the hole golf/cart/prizes and a cook- vid Flynn (3rd), Ken Sabbag/ playing the New England’s at for her first career ace! Con- out. Sounds like a winner! As Barry Wood (4th). A three the Renaissance Country Club gratulations, Kathleen-glad I write the Ladies League is way tie for fifth was shared by in Haverhill, Mass., she got off you had “insurance”! headed to Province Lake for Paul Keane/Brendan Hawkes, the a disappointing start with In other NCCC news, Mike an on-the-road Round Robin Ron Pomerleau/Joe Russo and a first round 91 that, can you Rourke and Lydia Lansing day while the NHWGA B Di- Ralph Fiore/Bob Heiges. believe it, included her fourth claimed their spot in Champ vision play at Indian Mound. In the Ladies Division First career hole in one! Her over- of the Year competition and The IM juniors have started Gross was won by MaryAnn all game improved from there a parking spot for a month as Pru Smith their clinics and are practicing Lowry and Nancy Stewart. and her final day score of 78 July Champs of the Month. Kathleen Thompson displays the hard for a fun golf outing with Sally Fiore and Pat Heiges was good for Low Gross for a Coming up this weekend is ball she used to score her first ace. the Kingswood and Bald Peak accepted second. First low NH player - way to go, Tara! Details below. the Mixed Member-Guest and juniors....starting them right net was won by the “magical Oh, by the way, Norm and Club Championship dates are pro shop or call 383-9090. out “on the road!” Speaking team” of Jane Goulart and Jerry, Donna wanted to con- looming. Maybe time for a of on the road, another rainy Donna (who?!) Kennedy. In gratulate you on your trophy... “brush-up” lessoon with Larry TJ Regan sets new course Wednesday kept all but four second were Helen Toohey ah but you didn’t win one! A or a bucket or two of balls on record at Indian Mound from traveling to Mt.Wash- and Pat Heiges followed by couple of my favorite “words the practice range! Congratulations to Indi- ington last week....the damp third place team Lynn Walker of wisdom.” "Through the an Mound’s TJ Regan whose but enthusiastic foursome, Jule and Joyce Macknauskas. Mary years I’ve learned that air of- Family Golf Month recent round of 62 broke the and Josh Rivers, Glen Mitch- Collins and Rene Zimmerman fers less resistance than dirt” at The Eagle previous course record! So ell and Carrie Nolet scored 2 placed fourth with Kathy Gil- (Jack Nicklaus on why he tees With the Spring Don Ho now that’s the number to beat under despite the weather. ligan and Karen Lyons in fifth. the ball high). Then there’s competition complete things - up for the challenge? Awards “ceremonies” and a this person..“The least thing are currently quiet at the Ea- It was Member-Guest time Wentworth Member- good food and drink complet- upsets him - He missed a short gle. A perfect time for bring- last weekend at the Mound Guest big success! ed a perfect day! putt because of the uproar of ing the whole family to the when a fine round of 26 un- The annual Wentworth At last! The Red Fox league butterflies on the adjoining course and taking advantage der was carded by team Dave Member-Guest was, as usual, got to play a match! Taking fairway.” Everybody - hy- of July’s Family Golf special Kemper, Tom Chistianson, well attended and greatly en- full advantage of dry condi- drate! - send your goodies to rates, starting at 3 p.m. Tak- Terry Shanahan and Bob Wit- joyed! tions The New Guys - Jason [email protected]. ing it a step further, sign up for tit for the First Net prize. Sunday’s (July 21) free clinic First Gross was taken by non where every shot between the other than Fuzzy Martin, Jay pitch shot and the full swing Smith and Scott Colborne. In Entertainment Lounges, Taverns & Pubs will be covered. Sign up in the the Ladies Division, Pat Brac- Almost There – Albany & Jon Deveneau 7pm July 19 - Simon Crawford Band/ July 19 – Kevin Dolan Eagles, from pg. 3 every Friday @ 4pm & Simon Crawford 8pm legal service in the North evictions, small claims, real es- July 20 – Dennis & Davey 8pm Country. There are some firms tate trusts, deeds, a full notary Attitash Mountain Resort – Bartlett July 21 – Kevin Dolan in southern New Hampshire service, and even Justice of the July 20 – Slopeside Mountain Series - The & Simon Crawford 7:30pm and on the coast of Maine. peace. Dean Machine (A) 3pm According to the Bureau of “We are trying to provide a Shovel Handle Pub – Jackson Labor Statistics, paralegal em- niche. Legal Eagles is a start- The Corner House Inn July 19 – Tom Dean 6:00-9:30pm ployment from 2010 to 2020 is ing place,” says Reilly. Center Sandwich July 21 – Anni Clark 6:00-9:30pm expected to grow 18 percent, At times, Reilly and Craig July 19 - Doug Hazard on par with all occupations. may be working out of the of- Wentworth – Jackson “Our business is growing so fice with a client or at the Reg- Delaney’s – North Conway July 19 – Ronnie Chase (D) 8pm wonderfully. In the beginning, istry of Deeds in Ossipee. July 17 – Now is Now July 20 – Ronnie Chase (D) 8pm we joined everything. The “It is important for our cli- Chamber, Kiwanis, SCORE. ents to know we are still avail- The Inn at Thorn Hill – Jackson White Lake Inn and Tavern – Tamworth People don't really know what able either by phone, voice July 20 – Mike Jewel July 19 – C-4 7:30-10:30pm we do. Some think we have mail, or e-mail. If we are not July 20 – Open Mic Night something to do with Ken- here, it doesn't mean we are May Kelly’s Cottage – North Conway nett High because of the eagle not available,” says Reilly. July 19 – Dennis & Davy, 8pm White Mountain Hotel – North Conway name. But it is really working And when the clients come July 21 – Irish Seisium, 3-7pm July 19 – Heather Pierson (D) 6pm so well. It is humbling. People into the office-what to expect? July 20 – Judy Herrick (D) 6pm say you really took good care “It is just me and Chris. It McGrath’s Tavern – North Conway July 21 – Mike Jewel (B) 10am of us,” says Reilly, who became gives people a real comfy feel- July 18- Tony Sarno a SCORE counselor. ing,” beams Reilly. Wildcat Inn & Tavern – Jackson Village Legal Eagles is fully li- For more information: 15 Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub July 21 - Croon at the Moon with censed, fully insured, and they West Main St., Conway, 452- North Conway Jonathan Sarty 7:00-9:00pm have their own corporate at- 5644, www.legaleaglesllc.com, July 21– Monday Billiard-Golf Night July 23 - Headwater Guitar Circle 6:30pm torney. The firm can also assist [email protected], July 23 - Hoot Night Open Mic with landlord tenant relations, [email protected]. Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen with Jonathan Sarty 8pm July 19 - Mo’ Blues Cand 9pm July 17 - Al Shafner 6-8pm in the Tavern July 20 - The Dean Machine 9pm Newspapers are July 21 - Rafe Matregrano 9pm Wolverine Grille - North Conway July 22 - Open Mic’ with Ryan St. Onge July 19 - The Revtones 8:30pm Educational... July 20 - Straight Away 8:30pm Shannon Door Pub – Jackson Village July 24 - Open Mic with Simon Crawford Encourage Your Child July 18 – Dennis O’Neil 7pm To Read One!

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AMC Pinkham Notch Last Wednesday of the month: time. FMI: 603-722-7267. daughter are loose and appearing Visitor Center Wednes- Ambulance Blood Pressure Clin- Bridgton Recreation Depart- sporadically! You are cordially in- SAVE THE DATE day Night with a Ranger: ics from 11:45 to 12:45. ment hosts a program for wood vited to join us for a ride! Rozzie May Animal Join staff from the White *Wii practice from 10:30 to carvers 7-9pm each Wednesday. Stay cool with summer skating Mountain National For- 1:30. Practice your golf swing, This program is free and light re- lessons: Though temperatures Alliance Benefit Breakfast Buffet est. Rangers will present tennis game or bowling. Game freshments will be served. Held are rising, the MWV Skating Masonic Lodge, a program every Wednes- day at 12:30. Play bridge, scrab- at 26 North High St, which is Club would like to remind every- North Conway day in July and August. ble, Cribbage, Canasta, Rummy behind the old town hall in the one that we offer Summer Ses- Sunday, July 21st 8am-11am. FMI: 466-2727. or board games. Bridgton Ice Rink. FMI: Bob sion ice skating lessons. Group Loss and Recovery Thursday: Carey at 978-290-1879 or Tom lessons are offered for all ages Group. For those who *Belly Dance Class at 9:0am. Tash at 207-647-1126. and abilities in Figure Skating as Ongoing Events: have lost a loved one, this group *Chair Exercises at 10:30am. Jackson Public Library hosts well as Learn to Skate for Hockey. Weather Discovery Center – meets Wednesday’s at 5:30pm at Friday: monthly storytime; held the Classes will be offered beginning Free Interactive Science Muse- Visiting Nurse, Home Care & *Stretch, Balance & Strength. 3rd Thursday of each month at June 30th on Sundays, Tuesdays um, open daily 10am-5pm, 2779 hospice of Carroll County, 1529 10-11am in the activity room. 10am. The program is free and and Thursdays. A second summer White Mountain Highway, North White Mountain Highway (for- “Care for the Caregiver Sup- open to all. Call the library for session will begin on August 4th. Conway, 800-796-0432. mer Lenox Bldg). Experience port Group” Self-care for those more information at 383-9731. For more information visit www. “Live from the Rockpile” – free shows that a group process aimed caring for a loved one at home is Each Thursday Mt Washing- mwvsc.org. family friendly video chat with toward recovery from the loss of the focus of this support group ton Valley Habitat for Human- an Observatory scientist living a loved one can significantly en- that meets Wednesday’s at the ity volunteers meet at 42 North Calendar of Events and working in the moutaintop hance one’s quality of life. No Gibson Center at 12:30pm. No Road in Conway to work on the Thursday 7.18 weather station, offered daily at registration necessary. FMI: F. registration necessary. For more current home. We provide on site Conway Public Library. 11:15am and 2:15pm. Gardiner Perry, D. Min, CPC at information, call F. Gardner Per- construction management to co- 3:30-5:00pm. The Library’s af- Contribute to the Conway 603-662-9552. ry, D. Min., CPC at 603-662- ordinate the work effort. Hours ter-school club for teens and Public Library Collection. $20 Resale Shops to Benefit An- 9552. are from 8:00am-3:00pm. Any tweens Bring a friend. For details Donation will purchase a book in imals at Conway Shelter. Re- Taoist Tai Chi offers classes for amount of time you can spend on call the library at 447-5552 or vis- the genre of your choice. Order tail Boutique featuring upscale the beginner, continued learn- the site is helpful. Special skills are it online at www.conwaypublicli- form is available at the Library or clothing & accessories located ing and health recovery in North not required. Lunch is provided. brary.org call 447-5552. in Norcross Place across from Conway, E Madison, Tamworth If you would like to volunteer, M&D Productions’ Musical WILD NIGHTS traveling zoo the Courtyard Café; open Tues. and Brownfield ME. In North please fill out the Volunteer Form Revue July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, program fundraiser! Mondays in through Sat. 10am-3pm or The Conway at the Eastern Slope Inn on our web site www.mwv-habi- 25, 26, 27. July and August at 6pm. MWV Harrison House offering a vari- Plaza. FMI call 603-356-5581 or tat.org and bring it with you. An evening of musical delight Children’s Museum. 603-356- ety of domestic goods and much visit newengland.usa.taoist.org. Bingo is held every Friday night with a variety of local singers. 2992. more; located at 223 E. Main St St. Margaret of Scotland at the Lovell VFW Hall - Early Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at Alzheimer’s Support Group at driveway entrance to the shel- Church 85 Pleasant Street, Con- Bird starts at 6:30pm. 7:30pm. Reservations - 662-7591. meets second and fourth Tuesday ter Shop or re-purpose your items way holds a weekly adult study Gibson Center Carriage House Arts Jubilee presents Patriot of each month at the Merriman to help the shelter. Open Tues. program. The study group meets Thrift Shop. Gently used cloth- Brass, an old-fashioned band con- House, Memorial Hospital. Care- Thurs. Sat. & Sun. 10am-3pm. every Sunday from 11:00am to ing, house-wares, and more. cert honoring the 10th Mt Divi- givers will find sympathetic and FMI call 447-5605. Noon, in the parish hall after Sun- Monday –Friday 10am-2ish; Sat- sion, Veterans, and celebrating knowledgeable support and ad- Mt. Top Music for babies day service. urday, 9am-1ish. Cranmore’s 75th! The mainstage vice. Info 356-5461 X 194. (free). Babies from birth through The Breakfast Club, the Carroll County RSVP Bone act begins at 7:00 pm. A ‘warm up’ Friends of the Conway Pub- eighteen months play interac- monthly M&D Productions’ Ex- Builders, a low impact exercise performance by local performers lic Library Basket Raffle tickets tive games involving familiar ecutive Director meeting is held program for seniors who are in- begins at 6:00pm. For complete on sale during Library hours June songs, rhymes and rhythm. Ev- the 1st Monday of each month terested in a mild program to details, call 1-800-sun-n-ski. 26-July 27, 2013. ery Thursday from 9:30-10:am. at M&D Productions, call Mark strengthen their bones and mus- Madison Library; Friday morn- For toddlers and their caregiver’s at 603-662-7591 to reserve your cles. At the Eaton Town Hall on International Musical Arts In- ing, 10am playgroup/preschool dance, play rhythm and acoustical seat. Tuesday and Thursday 9-10am; stitute classical chamber music story time. Social time for babies instruments, sing and play games at the North Conway Congre- concert series 7:30pm Haydn, and toddlers, parents and caregiv- using familiar songs. Thursday There will be a FREE Adult gational Church on Tuesday Brahms, Handel-Halvorsen and ers, age-appropriate stories FMI 10:15–11:00am. FMI call 447- Learner Study Group meeting and Thursday 11am-noon. FMI: Elgar. Bion Cram Library Frye- Call 367-8545 @madisonlib on 4737. by appointment on Saturdays CCRSVP Monday-Friday, 8am- burg Academy, Fryeburg. For Twitter for a clue. MWV Children’s Museum for 10am-noon at Carroll Acad- 4pm at 356-9331. more information about the IMAI The Cook Memorial Library 2936 Rt16 North Conway - Mu- emy, 11 Runnell’s Hall, Choc- The First Christian Church concert series, call 617-286- in Tamworth holds “Stories and sic For Tots held at MWV Chil- orua (across from the Chocorua of Freedom Ladies Guild meets IMAI(4624) or 617-965-4745. Songs” a story time for young dren’s Museum. Mountain Top Library). Focus will be on all 5 every Monday (except holidays) children on the first 3 Tuesdays of Music with Sharon Novak every content areas: Reading, Social from 9am-2pm. Join us for a few “Weather in the Whites: A each month at 10:30. Tech Tues- Friday at 11am. Kids History Tree Studies, Science, Math and Writ- hours and bring your lunch. We Tour of the Extremes” 8:00 pm day is held from 3:00-4:00pm. House: A safe indoor Tree House ing. FMI: Elisabeth Swiriduk at make quilts that are distributed to AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor FMI Michael@tamworthlibrary. for kids to play in with the near 603-323-5100. There are a lim- area nursing homes and to young Center. Presented by Will Brous- org 323-8510. by History Tree exhibit. Dress- ited number of seats available, so children in the area. FMI: Nan- sard, Outreach Coordinator for North Conway Community up Drama Center: for Kids 0-9 call now to reserve. Remember: [email protected]. We always the Mount Washington Observa- Legal Services (CLS) has a low can dress-up in a multitude of You can do it! need extra hands! tory. For details, 466-2727. cost legal clinic (by appointment costumes then put on their on Open Door Bible Church, 2324 $1 Bag Sale at the Thrift Shop only) every Wednesday in North performance on the little stage. Rt. 16 (next to West Ossipee Post of the Lovell United Church of Friday 7.19 Conway. FMI 888-696-3393 Thomas the Train: kids can make Office). Sunday worship at Christ. Rt. 5. This sale takes place Friday Painters meet every or 473-2002. CLS is a 501 c 3 an electric train weave in and out 9:30am. Wednesday Bible Study on Mondays, Wednesdays, Sat- Friday from 9:00am-12:30pm be- non-profit Check us out at www. of rooms. Also play with a minia- and Prayer at 6:30pm. Saturday urdays in June; except June 24 & gin outdoor work. Farm by the lowpaylaw.org or www.nhcommu- ture “Thomas the Train” set. Out- Community Prayer at 9:00am. June 26. 10am-noon. River, West Side Rd. North Con- nitylegal.com. er Space Exhibit: kids can wonder FMI: Pastor John Donovan 508- North Conway Model Rail- way. 356-2787 or www.mwvarts. CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step thru the outer space hallway full 380-0471. road Club’s Open House takes org . Fellowship of men and women of “glow in the dark” views and The early 8:30am service has place every T-TH-S from may- Believe in Books Children’s in the development and mainte- inspire curiosity of the mysteries begun at the Madison Baptist Oct. 18. 10am-4:30pm. In the Summer Theater Series Alice in nance of healthy relationships. of our universe. FMI for all events Church, 53 Conway Rd., every freight house at Conway Scenic Wonderland, presented by the Tuesdays at 7pm at Eastern Slope at MWV Children’s Museum call Sunday this summer. This service Railroad’s yard in North Conway. Papermill Theatre of Lincoln. Inn, Gibson Suite, No. Conway (603) 356-2992 or www.mwvchil- is in addition to the 10am tradi- As many as seven trains operate Theater in the Wood, Intervale, FMI 207-283-3267 or email Bill drensmuseum.org $ 5.00 suggest- tional service and is a more family concurrently. Admission is free 10:00am. For more information, @ [email protected]. ed donation per child. Some pro- oriented contemporary service. but donations are gladly accepted. call 356-9980. The White Mountain Stamp grams with Healthy Kids Gold / FMI: 603-367-4705. FMI: www.ncmrrc.com Club meets twice monthly year- Maine Care are free. BINGO! Sponsored by Friends of the Conway Public International Musical Arts In- round on the second Wednesday Theatre North, every Fri- Library Basket Raffle tickets on stitute classical chamber music at 1:30pm & on the third Tuesday Recurring Events day night at 6:30pm, doors sale during Library hours June concert series 7:30 pm Mozart, at 7:00pm at the home of Barba- at the Gibson Center: open at 3:30pm. Located at St. 26-July 27, 2013; 15 E. Main St., Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. ra M. Savary, 1724 NH Rte #16 Mondays: Anne’s Hall on School Street, Ber- Conway, NH. Raffle Tickets sold Bion Cram Library Fryeburg on the corner of the South end of *Chair Exercise at 10:30am. lin Largest payout in the area at Shaw’s Supermarket July 6, Academy, Fryeburg. FMI about Bald Hill Road. Everyone inter- *Bowling after lunch. Board Walk –in –Wednesdays. 9am- 2013, 9am-2pm. the IMAI concert series, call 617- ested in stamps is welcome! FMI the bus and travel to Saco Valley 4pm. Visiting Nurse, home Care Train Rides by donation at the 286-IMAI(4624) or 617-965- 603-447-5461 or email Barba- Sports Center; bowl two strings., & Hospice of Carroll County, Silver Lake Railroad! Join us for 4745. ra, [email protected]. for only $9. 1529 White Mountain Highway, an affordable, volunteer run, fam- Eastman-Lord House Muse- * Yoga at 12:30pm NC. Next to Green Granite Inn. ily fun journey through the scenic AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor um tours; Memorial Day to Labor Tuesday: Basic health screenings, blood backwoods of Madison NH. On Center Friday Flicks! Join us for Day: Wednesdays, 2-4pm; Satur- *Second Tuesday each month: pressure, foot checks, advance this hour-long trip we pass sce- an after dinner movie. AMC Staff days, 1-4pm; Tours are conduct- Blood pressure Clinics and VNA directives, questions about home nic vistas of beaver ponds, lakes, picks the flick, you sit back and ed by Conway Historical Society foot checks at 11:am to 12:00 and health care services. Free and streams, and mountains. The ride enjoy. For details, call 466-2727. member volunteers. Reservations the last and blood pressure checks. open to the public. FMI: 603-356- departs a beautifully restored and are not necessary, but groups are *Lunch & games at Silver Lake 7006 or 1-800-499-4171. maintained 1910 railroad station, “Day Out with Thomas, the encouraged to call at least three Landing. Lunch is at noon, fol- Kiwanis Club of the Mount 1941 Sterling Diner and other Go Go Thomas Tour” at Conway days ahead and leave a message, lowed by games or a movie. Washington Valley meets every historic buildings and equipment. Scenic Railroad. MWV Children’s 447-5551. *10:00am Strength, Balance & Wednesday evening at the New Train Rides this weekend are FRI Museum runs one of the best Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30- Stretch with Bobbi Broeme. England Inn at 6pm. Kiwanis is a at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 (SUNSET) Imagination Station Craft Tents 6:30pm at the Ossipee Valley * Fran’s Flicks, after lunch global organization of volunteers PM, SAT 11AM, 12, 1, 2, 3 PM in the country. To make reserva- Bible Church (near Napa Auto). 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. dedicated to changing the world, and Sunday 11AM, 12, 1, 2, 3 PM. tions, call 356-5251. FMI: Vikki at 323-3369. Wednesday: one child and one community at a Madison the Moose and her baby

Page 20 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 12:00p Fly Tying 101 Myths' 1:00p Tin Mountain Nature Corner 10:20a Strawberry Festival 1:30p Lost in Movies 12:00p Charity Chatter 3:00p North Conway Water Precinct (7/17) 12:30p Remember When 4:30p Charity Chatter 1:00p Arts Jubilee Concert 5:00p Remember When 3:00p Recreation Weekly 5:30p Arts Jubilee Concert 3:30p Breakfast with Willie Friday, 7/19 7:30p Pawprints 4:00p Bradley Park Concert 6:00a Conway Rec Adult Softball 8:00p Conway Library Presents 'Earth Maker 5:00p Conway School Board (7/22) 9:00p Conway Selectmen (7/23) 8:00a Let's Move! Myths' 7:00p Harvest Hills 9:00a Fly Tying 101 8:50p Strawberry Festival 7:30p Conway Library Presents 'The Snake Thursday, 7/25 10:00a Tin Mountain Nature Corner 9:20p Recreation Weekly Guy' 6:30a Conway Selectmen (7/23) 10:30a Lost in Movies 9:50p Breakfast with Willie 8:00p Pine Tree School Spring Concert 8:00a Let's Move! 12:00p Recreation Weekly 10:20p Bradley Park Concert 9:00p Conway School Board (7/22) 9:00a Rec Weekly 12:30p Breakfast with Willie 9:30a Breakfast With Willie 1:00p Bradley Park Concert Sunday, 7/21 Wednesday, 7/24 10:00a Left & Right 3:00p Conway Rec Adult Softball 6:00a Arts Jubilee Concert 6:00a Conway School Board (7/22) 12:00p Harvest Hills 5:00p Fly Tying 101 8:00a Let's Move! 8:00a Let's Move! 12:30p Conway Library 6:00p Tin Mountain Nature Corner 9:00a Charity Chatter 9:00a Harvest Hills Presents 'The Snake 6:30p Lost in Movies 9:30a Remember When 9:30a Conway Library Presents 'The Snake Guy' 7:00p Charity Chatter 10:00a Arts Jubilee Concert Guy' 1:00p Pine Tree School Spring 7:30p Remember When 12:00p Pastor Tim 10:00a Pine Tree School Spring Concert Concert 8:00p Arts Jubilee Concert 12:30p Fryeburg Municipal Programming 12:00p Conway School Board (7/22) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (7/23) 10:00p North Conway Water Precinct (7/17) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (7/23) 5:00p Rec Weekly Monday, 7/22 5:00p Harvest Hills 5:30p Breakfast With Willie Saturday, 7/20 6:00a TBA 5:30p Conway Library Presents 'The Snake 6:00p Left & Right 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct (7/17) 8:00a Let's Move! Guy' 7:00p Dog Days at Settlers Green 8:00a Let's Move! 6:00p Pine Tree School Spring Concert 7:30p Aviation Day at Fryeburg Airport 9:00a Charity Chatter Tuesday, 7/23 7:00p Rec Weekly 8:00p Around the Valley 9:30a Remember When 9:00a Pawprints 7:30p Breakfast With Willie 8:30p Lost in Movies 10:00a Arts Jubilee Concert 9:30a Conway Library Presents 'Earth Maker 8:00p Left & Right 9:00p Conway Rec Adult Softball

M&D Productions’ Musical Museum runs one of the best at Ossipee Town Hall. Enjoy an nering to help ensure that blood Revue. An evening of musical de- Imagination Station Craft Tents evening with Idol Hands, featur- is available for patients in need Movies on the Green every light with a variety of local singers. in the country. To make reserva- ing Country, Folk, and Bluegrass during the challenging summer Tuesday night in July & August. Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at tions, call 356-5251. music. FMI contact Ossipee Rec- months. Please help us maintain Settlers’ Green Outlet Village, 7:30pm. Reservations - 662-7591. reation Department at 539-1307. the blood supply when the Red Giant 16-foot movie screen and M&D Productions’ Musical Cross bloodmobile comes to the Blu-ray projector, comfy out- Theater-ific Children’s Theater Revue. An evening of musical de- Sky Family Celtic Revival at North Conway Grand Hotel in door lounge chairs for the first presented by Arts in Motion The- light with a variety of local singers. the Open Door Bible Church, in North Conway from 2:00 pm to 30 guests, full dinner menu, ice ater, Eastern Slope Playhouse, Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at West Ossipee. two performances 7:00 pm, sponsored by the Ralph cream and popcorn, all on the North Conway Village. Children 7:30pm. Reservations - 662-7591. today, 9:30am and 7:00pm. Just Shirley American Legion Post lawn on a warm summer night! of all ages will be enchanted with look for the big tent! For more #46. To make an appointment to Movies start at dusk and are all this wonderful production of Lakes Region Humane Society’s information call 1-508-380-0471. give blood, or for more informa- family films. This week – Wreck Hansel and Gretel, performed by 2nd Annual Dog Days of Sum- tion about giving blood, contact it Ralph (Disney). the AIM troupe of young adults, mer 5k Run/Walk to support the the American Red Cross at 1-800- at 11:00am and again at 1:00pm. homeless animals in Wolfeboro. AMC Highland Center in Bret- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Wednesday 7.24 Tickets and information: www. The event begins at 8:30am for ton Woods “How to Train Your Conway Public Library offers artsinmotiontheater.com. walkers and 9:00am for runners Dragon 7:30 pm Featured Film. Sky Family Celtic Revival at Summer Story Time for age 3 and in the picnic area at Albee Beach Call 278-4453 for additional in- the Open Door Bible Church, in under every Wednesday through AMC Highland Center in in Wolfeboro. On site registration formation. West Ossipee. Tonight’s perfor- August 21. No registration is Bretton Woods “Earth” 7:30 pm at Albee Beach from 7:00am to mance will be at 7:00pm. Just necessary. Join us for: “Dig into Featured Film. Call 278-4453 for 8:45am. For information contact “Over the Hedge” 8:00 pm look for the big tent! For more Reading” fun with earth science, information. Megan Fichter, 539-1077. Featured Movie at AMC Pinkham information call 1-508-380-0471. growing things, construction ve- Notch Visitor Center. Call 466- hicles and dirt! Victorian Séance at 8:00 pm at Green Mountain Conservation 2727. AMC Highland Center in Bret- Remick Farm Museum Field Luna Gallery in North Conway Group Well Water Screening ton Woods “Over the Hedge”, & Forest Herbal Series every Village. For full details and to 1:00pm-5:00pm White Moun- Monday 7.22 7:30 pm Featured Film. For more Wednesday in July. Learn to make reservations, call 356-5862. tain Hypnosis Center, Madison. Brownfield Rec. Dept., Walk- information, call 278-4453. identify & dry herbs, infuse using Bring your well water sample and ing Program. Do you like to walk? dry and fresh herbs, make a tinc- July 19-20: 13th Annual Seek test for six different parameters. Shed some extra pounds? Meet Tuesday 7.23 ture, and make oils. Each class fee the Peek Event. This is the Mount Take a walk in the labyrinth and new people? Runs every Monday, Historically Speaking Series varies; Pre-registation is required; Washington Observatory’s biggest hike the trails. Pick up empty sam- Wednesday, Friday at 9:30am, at the Remick Farm Museum Farmhouse Kitchen Brown Bag fundraiser and one of the nation’s ple bottles at Madison Town Hall, 3:30pm, 6:30pm at the Brownfield each Tuesday in July. Profes- Meals are available 5:30-6:30pm, premier hiking events. Partici- Eaton Town Hall, GMCG office Community Center. No need to sional speakers will share stories if reserved; workshops are 6:30- pants collect donations for their or call 539-1859. commit to this free program – just and knowledge relating to our 7:30pm. Call 603-323-7591 or hiking efforts. Win fabulous priz- come when you can. Please bring unique American history and cul- 800-686-6117. es, attend before and after parties, AMC Highland Center in Bret- your own water. ture. Free and open to the public; Conway Public Library free not to mention some great hiking ton Woods “Up”, 7:30 pm Fea- Conway Public Library offers donations appreciated. Call for guest programs Wednesdays at in one of the most scenic of set- tured Film. For information, call conversational Spanish workshops speakers/topics, 323-7591 or 800- 4:00pm. This week age 4 and older tings. Registration and full infor- 278-4453. every Monday evening in June. 686-6117. enjoy “Music You Can Dig” with mation at seekthepeak.org. Lilly Flores, a native Spanish MWV Band Concerts will be at the Mountain Top Music Center. Packing to the High Huts - 8:00 speaker, is generously donating hr 6:00pm every Tuesday evening all Registration is open until the end Saturday 7.20 pm program at AMC Pinkham time and knowledge so all sessions summer at the gazebo next to the of July for Summer Reading at the Tamworth Farmers’ Market Notch Visitor Center. Presented are free and open to the public. North Conway Community Cen- Conway Library. Win great priz- from 9am-12noon in the parking by Tom Callahan, Huts Field Su- Registration is encouraged. FMI: ter. Donations accepted but not es from Pirates Cove Adventure lot of the Unitarian Church in pervisor, part of the 2013 program 447-5552. required. Mini-Golf, StoryLand and Dairy Tamworth. Vegetables, herb, and series: AMC Huts: Celebrating AMC Pinkham Notch Visi- Patricia Cooper, Conway Pub- Queen. All Wednesday afternoon flower seedlings, breads, baked 125 Years of White Mountain tor Center Windows to the Wild lic Library Artist of the Month programs at the Conway Library goods, prepared foods for break- Hospitality. FMI call 466-2727. NH Public Television produc- for July, will share images of and are free and open to the public. fast and lunch. Artisan demon- tion with Willem Lange featuring her experiences in Oman, a small strations, live music, community Sunday 7.21 AMC Huts, 8:00pm. Part of the country on the southeast coast of White Mountain National fundraising. FMI: Peg Loughran North Conway Farmers’ Mar- 2013 program series: AMC Huts: the Arabian Peninsula; 6:30pm. Forest “Wednesday Night with a 323-2368; Bob Streeter 323-2392. ket from 9am-1pm North Con- Celebrating 125 Years of White Ranger”. Rangers present a pro- Tin Mountain Century Ride way Community Center. FMI: Mountain Hospitality. For more Sky Family Celtic Revival at gram every Wednesday in July departs from Tin Mountain Na- email northconwayfarmersmar- information contact AMC at 466- the Open Door Bible Church, in and August at the AMC Pinkham ture Learning Center on Bald Hill [email protected]. 2727. West Ossipee. Tonight’s perfor- Notch Visitor Center. For full de- Road in Albany from 6-8am to Mount Washington Lodge of mance will be at 7:00 pm. Just tails, call 466-2727. begin one of the most challenging Free & Accepted Masons will host Center Stage Theater presents look for the big tent! For more Century Rides in New England. a benefit breakfast fund-raiser : Beauty and the Beast - A new information call 1-508-380-0471. Green Mountain Conservation Registration remains open until for Rozzie MayAnimal Alliance. musical! Join Mary Bastoni-Reb- Group Watershed Management the day of the event, between 6 The breakfast will be served from mann for this 2 week workshop AMC Highland Center in Bret- Plan Kick Off meeting 6:00pm at and 7am. Interested cyclists can 8-11am at the Masonic Hall in that emphasizes the importance of ton Woods “Wall-E” 7:30 pm the Freedom Town Hall in Free- call 603-447-6991, or visit www. North Conway Village. Please becoming a creative team working Featured Film. Call 278-4453 for dom Village. Come learn more tinmountain.org for more infor- bring a non-perishable food item, together to put together a full information. about what a Watershed Manage- mation. or pet food item for our local food length production to be presented ment Plan is and how you can help pantries. on the stage. The dates are set for Professional astronomer Dr. out. FMI, 539-1859. International Musical Arts In- July 22-August 2 and will be held Douglas Arion and students stitute classical chamber music “Day Out with Thomas, the Monday through Friday from from Carthage College “Stars AMC Highland Center in Bret- concert series Dvorak, Schubert Go Go Thomas Tour” at Conway 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The program Above the Notch: Astrono- ton Woods “Up”, 7:30 pm Fea- and Brahms. Bion Cram Library, Scenic Railroad. MWV Children’s includes daily vocal and dance my at Pinkham”, 8:00pm AMC tured Film. For information, call Fryeburg Academy, Fryeburg, Museum runs one of the best warm ups, basic theater skills, Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. 278-4453. 7:30pm. FMI about the IMAI Imagination Station Craft Tents improvisation, set building, prop Call 466-2727 for details. concert series, call 617-286- in the country. To make reserva- making and staging. For more Sky Family Celtic Revival at IMAI(4624) or 617-965-4745. tions, call 356-5251. information, and to register, call Bradley Park Concert Series, the Open Door Bible Church, in 986-2221. Fryeburg, 6:30pm Bennett & Per- West Ossipee. Tonight’s perfor- “Day Out with Thomas, the kins. In case of rain, performanc- mance will be at 7:00 pm. Just Go Go Thomas Tour” at Conway Ossipee Sunday Concert Series, The American Red Cross and es are held at the Performing Arts look for the big tent! For more Scenic Railroad. MWV Children’s 6:30pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park Turkey Hill Ice Cream are part- Center. information call 1-508-380-0471. The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 21 Thoughts While Weeding It’s not just about tomatoes By Ann Bennett ation, one in five American like Monsanto and Dupont isms, moved the economics of photosynthesis. And that households with a yard or began to acquire seed com- and politics of food produc- means higher sugar levels, one Heirloom tomatoes have garden reports an interest in panies, and today dominate tion into a global spotlight. of many factors that make for made a name for themselves, heirloom fruits, berries and the marketplace. While once Writers like Michael Pollan, a mythic tomato. and justifiably so. The flavor vegetables. Sales at indepen- there were 300 independent author of “The Omnivore’s A modern, hybrid tomato, and texture of a well ripened dent seed companies purvey- producers in the U.S., today, Dilemma” and “In Defense by comparison, is typically Brandywine or San Marzano ing heirlooms have sky rock- there is half that number. of Food,” have also focused determinate, or compact, in are superlative, and key to eted, and market growers are Several years ago, when on the changing agricultur- the way it grows, with less their role in the farm to ta- offering an ever expanding Monsanto bought Seminis, it al landscape, and associated foliage. Commercial growers ble movement. These custom array of venerable varieties. took over that company’s con- environmental and cultural prefer these more manage- grown varieties are in a dif- Just what makes a variety trol of 40 percent of the U.S. issues. able, predictable plants with ferent class than their super- an heirloom is less clear. One vegetable seed market and The Oxford English Dic- earlier and higher fruit yields. market counterparts, which school of thought contends 20 percent of the world mar- tionary’s definition of “heir- So that’s what breeders give are frequently picked when the cultivar must be over 100 ket—supplying the genetics loom” matches the one used them, along with character- they’re green, gassed with years old, others 50. But there for 55 percent of the lettuce by Seed Savers Exchange, the istics that stand up to the ethylene to develop the red is consensus that the years on U.S. supermarket shelves, Iowa-based non profit whose demands of harvesting equip- color and refrigerated to keep after World War II launched 75 percent of the tomatoes, mission since 1975 has been ment and long-distance trans- them fresh. the beginning of widespread and 85 percent of the peppers, collecting, growing, and shar- portation. But heirlooms are about hybrid use by growers and with strong holdings in beans, ing heirloom seeds and plants: None of which makes for much more than tomatoes, seed companies, and that by cucumbers, squash, melons, open-pollinated varieties that great eating. But the signifi- and the market for them has the 1970’s, hybrids came to broccoli, cabbage, spinach are more than 50 years old cance of open-pollinated vari- made a quantum leap forward. dominate the commercial and peas. and have been handed down eties goes far beyond eye and According to a survey by the seed trade. That trend, coupled with through generations. culinary appeal. Genetic di- National Gardening Associ- During the interim, the introduction of G.M.O.’s Regardless of a person's versity is a gift of nature, and multi-national corporations or genetically modified organ- specific interpretation, most from a purely practical per- authorities agree that heir- spective, its loss leaves major looms, by definition, must be food crops vulnerable. Where open pollinated varieties. In once hundreds of wheat vari- the broadest sense, they are eties were grown, today a few old varieties whose seeds will dozen remain. A handful of grow the same plant again. hybrid varieties constitute the Some of these are family majority of corn produced in legacies, passed down through the U.S. The fact remains that generations of gardeners. when these new hybrids prove Others are old market vari- vulnerable to disease, scien- eties, first grown locally and tists often resort to old variet- then more widely distributed. ies or even their wild cousins A classic example is the Dan- for genetic material to confer vers carrot, valued for con- resistance. sistent productivity for more Beyond the science and pol- than a century. The Fedco itics, growing heirloom vari- Seeds catalog traces this veg- eties is just plain interesting. etable back to Massachusetts The results can be stunning, farmers in 1871. There are like Grandma Mary’s, a paste also “new heirlooms,” which tomato I tried in 2012 that may seem like an oxymoron. produced huge, half-pound But they fit the time frame fruits, or this summer’s Amish of post-WWII introduction, Paste, a Wisconsin heirloom and are open-pollinated. A dating back to the 1870’s. wonderful case in point is the Others have been a com- sugar snap pea, developed by plete washout, like the Jen- legendary vegetable breeder ny Lind melon, famed for its Calvin Lamborn for the Gall- sweetness—I nursed them atin Valley Seed Company in along for two seasons with in- the 1970’s. sipid results. But other heir- There are plenty of hor- looms, like Chioggia beets ticultural reasons heirlooms and All Blue potatoes, have can grow glorious fruit. One been stellar. Hybrid varieties is size. An heirloom tomato is are more predictable produc- often a big, robust indetermi- ers and make up most of my nate plant, and continues to rows. But clearly open-pol- thrive and ramble after set- linated heirlooms have an ting fruit. All that green sur- essential role to play, and an face area translates into a lot important place in the garden.

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By Lisa Wheeler an invitational fife and drum 16th century in Ireland. The vorites all over New England. by Freedom Fire and Rescue muster. And this summer they AOH raises funds to support The members are local resi- Department Ladies Auxiliary, This Saturday, July 20, will perform at Walt Disney their charity work while carry- dents of Ossipee, Wolfeboro and a free concert by the Man- the board of directors of the World. ing on their traditions show- and Freedom. They have one chester Hibernians Pipe and Freedom Village Store will Performing next to the casing the Irish contributions CD out, "Songs We Almost Drum band. Prizes are award- be thanking people who have Freedom Village Store start- to American life. The AOH Know,” and are working on ed in many categories, first volunteered their time to work ing at 9:30 a.m. prior to the bagpipe and drum band will another to be released soon. to cross the finish line, most in the store. All the people parade will be the Mango also perform at 1pm on Satur- Freedom’s parade is always creative design, and the easiest that have helped in any way Groove Band. They are a lo- day before the cardboard boat "twice as nice" as the parade winning category - the Titan- will be honored with a dinner cal favorite providing uplifting races. route doubles back so you get ic award. Boat entries are en- starting at 6 p.m. at the Town Caribbean sounds from tradi- Also returning to the parade to see the whole parade a sec- couraged to participate in the Hall. The store would not be tional steel pans. this year is the Mount Wash- ond time. And Mango Groove parade, contact Sylvia at 539- without volunteers and the Returning to march in the ington Valley Band. They are will perform in the center of 5799 for details. Look for the board wants everyone to know parade again this year is the a traditional New England town while waiting for the pa- parking signs on Route 153 how much they are appreciat- Ancient Order of Hiberni- community band playing all rade to return. and take the free shuttle to the ed. The store, believe it or not, ans’ (AOH) bagpipe and drum types of music in the valley for For a full line up of all the launch site. Sorry, no dogs are will be starting its fifth year of band from Manchester, NH. over 40 years. For the parade week’s events, visit the Web permitted at the condos. Boat existence this August. The band draws members they will be performing tradi- site at www.freedomoldhome- builders can visit the website The library offers pre- from several New England tional marching music. week.org. freedomoldhomeweek.org, or school story time for kids ages states and has been together New to the parade this year, Mark your calendar for Sat- the Freedom Village Store for two to five, and their caregiv- since 1998. They have per- but not new to the area, is the urday, Aug. 3 for the cardboard registration forms, rules and ers on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. formed all over New England, Bluegrass Country Boys. For boat race. Boats will enter the boat building tips. Pre-reg- Writing workshop happens at neighboring states and Cana- over 35 years, they have been water at the Freedom Village istration is $10; $15 on race the same time for writers go- da as well as overseas in Ire- a high energy band perform- Condos. Festivities begin at day. For more information call ing into fifth grade and old- land and Scotland. The roots ing tight vocal harmonies on 1 p.m. Bring your chairs and Paul at 539-8253 or Brian at er. No registration necessary, of the AOH trace back to the old bluegrass and country fa- enjoy a tasty lunch provided 539-6801. come to one or all. Refresh- ments provided. Kids' Book Club is meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 4 p.m. to discuss "Deadweather & Sunrise." News/Round-ups Next book club will be Thurs- day, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. All kids going into fourth grade & older are welcome. The library is Center Stage Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast” - a new musical the place to be on Thursdays REGION — Join Mary skills, improvisation, set build- have been a popular program ing for an aspiring performer. at 5:30 p.m. if you're a teen Bastoni-Rebmann for this two- ing, prop making and staging. and fill up quickly. Her back- This workshop is open to chil- (seventh grade & older.) This week workshop that emphasiz- This summer workshop is de- ground with professional the- dren between the ages of six week's teen night features a es the importance of becom- signed for those who love to ater and as a voice instructor at and 13. For more information, craft followed by the latest ing a creative team working perform of would like to work University of Southern Maine, email Mary at centerstageth- Bond movie, "Skyfall." Pizza together to put together a full behind the scenes in a safe and group youth classes and pri- [email protected] or call is $4 per person. Fun Friday length production to be pre- nurturing environment. Pri- vately provide superb train- 986-2221. for elementary age is Fridays sented on the stage. The dates or workshops of 2013 include at 3:30 p.m. Come find out are set for July 22-Aug. 2, and “Jack in the Beanstalk” and the what the "Marshmallow Chal- will be held Monday - Friday “Wizard of Oz.” lenge" is all about! All ages from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The pro- Mary has been teach- Pizza & Movie night is Fridays gram includes daily vocal and ing children musical theater at 5 p.m. This week's movie is dance warm ups, basic theater workshops for 18 years and "Legend of the Guardians: Owls of Ga'hoole". Pizza is 517Acre Mountain Top Lot $3. Don't forget to check out all of the library museum pass- Whitemountainview.com Residential & Commercial Paving es, lots of fun to be had for all. Call us for a FREE Estimate today! Freedom’s Old Home Week’s big kick off event is the parade on Saturday, Aug. 3, starting at 10 a.m. and this year it will be chock full of music. ‘Experience Freedom’ is the theme of this year’s events. Join in the fun and experience all that this quint- essential New England town has to offer. A featured entry this year is the William Di- amond Junior Fife & Drum Corps from Lexington, Mass. They are a celebrated youth fife and drum corps comprised of boys and girls ages eight to eighteen. Corps members come from several of the New England states. They play instruments similar to the Colo- nial Era and are a uniformed corps wearing uniforms modeled after those worn by Mas- sachusetts Regiments during the Revolutionary War. They have marched in New York City’s 250th St. Patrick’s Day Parade where they placed third in the fife and drum division. Last year they traveled to Switzerland to perform in The Mountain Ear | Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Page 23 The Healing Garden Cooking with lavender: How to make lavender tea cookies By Kathy Lambert, MH Bake for 7-10 minutes. use, sift the mixture into a Time will vary depending on medium-size bowl; discarding The lavender in the gar- oven. lavender flowers. This creates den is starting to bloom. The Remove from oven, and let lavender herb sugar. sweet, delicious scent fills the cool on wire racks. Frost if de- air as we snip off stems to make sired. You can also use a few Cream the butter and sug- lavender wands for the farmers flower buds as a garnish. ar. market. We also dry bunches Add the milk. for later use. Each year, as a How To Make Lavender Mix in the powdered sugar tradition, we make lavender Herbal Sugar a little at a time, mixing well cookies to go with our laven- Making an herbal sugar is each time. der lemonade. Both are a great quick and easy. Additional powdered treat on a hot summer's day. You'll need one cup sugar to sugar or milk may need to be The name for the lavender 2 Tbsp of herb. added (enough milk to make plant comes from the Latin This recipe can be adapted frosting easy to spread). word lavare, which means "to to meet your sugar needs for Spread on cooled lavender wash." Lavender earned this any recipe. cookies name as it was used for many Place the lavender into centuries to take baths in. the sugar inside of a piece of We know you'll enjoy these Lavender (Lavendula angus- pepper and garlic, and a little optional cheese cloth. herbal inspired cookies as tifolia) is native to France and butter, it gives a delicious taste Let stand for 24 -48 hours. much as our family does. the Mediterranean. Today, it is to chicken and fish. Instructions: Discard lavender. Note: You grown throughout the Unit- Make the lavender herbal could make a tea with the lav- Kathy Lambert is the owned States, Europe, and parts Lavender Cookies sugar 24 hours before cookies ender er of Cloverleaf Farm Herb- of Australia. It is most often This recipe will make about are made. al Apothecary in Effingham. grown for it's essential oil. 24 small cookies. In a medium bowl, cream Lavender Frosting Kathy is a medical herbalist, The whole plant gives off the lavender herb sugar, butter, A delicious butter cream and educator with over 15 lavender scent when touched. Ingredients and vanilla. frosting that you can use for years experience in herbal It is grown in many public and 2 Tbsp lavender, dried Add flour, sugar and salt. these cookies, or other cook- medicine, aromatherapy, and private gardens for it's fra- buds-used to make Mix well until dough is soft ies. It is delicious on dark natural healing. 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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST/MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN FULL-TIME Director, Volunteer Services Primary responsibilities involve the testing of body fluids and other spec- The Director of Volunteer Services recruits, orients, trains and oversees the scheduling and imen samples submitted to the Laboratory for analysis. Medical Technol- staffing of all adult and junior volunteer positions with the Hospital (230 adult volunteers and ogist (ASCP, AMT or equivalent) preferred; or Medical Laboratory Tech- 20 junior volunteers each summer). Provides two educational meetings per year for volunteers nician (ASCP, AMT or equivalent). Medical Technologist must possess a Bachelor of Science degree that meets the academic requirements of the as well as updated safety training. Tracks volunteer hours for hospital recognition. Works with ASCP Board Registry or academic experience by recognized accrediting other departments and physicians to develop new volunteer positions. Oversees the Coordinator agencies and is certified within one year of hire by either AMT, ISCLT, of the Complementary Therapy Program. Works in conjunction with the Family Support Team HHS, or NCA in the Laboratory Technologist category. Medical Labo- Coordinator to honor and recognize volunteers. Recognize volunteers for National Volunteer ratory Technician must possess an Associate’s degree that meets the aca- Week and at the annual Recognition Banquet. Goes out to area schools to share information demic requirements of the ASCP Board Registry or academic experience about our junior volunteer program. Serving as a liaison between the Auxiliary and the hospital. by recognized accrediting agencies and is certified within one year of hire Attending their monthly board meeting as well as membership meetings. Attends State NHAHA by either AMT, ISCLT, HHS, or NCA in the Laboratory Technologist category. Generalist Technologist/Technician preferred. Computer literacy meetings as well as meetings specifically for hospital Volunteer Directors. Serves as coordinator of and Laboratory Information Systems experience desirable. A pleasant the hospital’s Lifeline program. demeanor, good patient manner and the ability to communicate with pa- QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma is a must. College degree with English, Sociology and/or tients is essential. Candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Full-time, 40 hours/week, shares call and holiday coverage. Psychology preferred. Needs good skills in the use of Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel 2007. Must This position is benefit eligible. have excellent organizational and facilitating skills, ability to communicate well with a wide variety of personalities, compassion, understanding and confidentiality. Problem solving skills needed as If interested please apply Online www.ucvh.org wells as the ability to see a need and be able to create a solution. Team leader extremely important Heidi Saari •Human Resources as well as public speaking skills. At least one year in a volunteer associated leadership position. Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Littleton Regional Healthcare offers competitive compensation 181 Corliss Lane •Colebrook, NH 03576 and a generous benefits package. 603.388.4236 • [email protected] Visit our website and apply online at www.littletonhospital.org EOE LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Human Resources Department 600 St. Johnsbury Road Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 444-9331 Fax: (603) 444-9087 EOE www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com