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A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Skiing Hither & Yon Norman H. Libby: Pioneer skiing adventurer in New Hampshire and Maine (part two)

By Scott Andrews

Last week’s “Skiing Hither and Yon” looked at several exploits of a remarkable pio- neer of recreational and adventure skiing in New England. Norman H. Libby, who owned an insurance agency in Bridgton, Maine, and wrote for several newspa- pers in both Maine and New Hampshire, has been recog- nized by several authorities as the first man to ski on Mount Washington. He accom- plished two trips, in 1905 and 1907. Plus he skied Pleasant Mountain numerous times. Last week, I told about half of Libby’s story, which was based on my research in North Conway, Bridgton and Courtesy Norman Libby, a businessman and part-time journalist from Bridgton, Maine, often skied Pleasant Mountain (today’s Shawnee Peak) in the early Portland, Maine. This week, 1900s. This image taken by Libby shows the summit area, largely denuded of trees, in 1903. I’ll finish it. But first, let’s note that John gave sure footing and in the B. Allen, who has made a dis- greatest depth of snow we tinguished career writing were embedded only about about the history of skiing as a four inches,” he wrote. “Time professor at Plymouth State and again we boasted of the University and serves as the superiority of our skis over official historian of the New snowshoes.” England Ski Museum, has Libby’s 1907 route followed pointed out that there is a the Mount Washington Auto prior claimant to the honor of Road. Like the 1905 trip, first skier on Mount Libby found mostly bare, Washington. windswept surfaces beyond Allen noted in an email to the halfway point; he and me: “That honor belongs to a Chandler left their skis behind Dr. Wiskott from Breslau, and continued to the summit Germany (now Wroclaw, on creepers. After returning to Poland) in 1899. That is all the Halfway House (the for- that is known to this date.” mer shelter located at timber- At some point in the future, line), Libby recounted that the I’ll try to track down the two descent on skis took only 20 sources — both second-hand minutes. accounts — that Allen cited A pair of Libby’ skis were on and present any findings to view for many years in the the Mountain Ear readership. Courtesy office of the Mount At the turn of the 20th Century, Washington Auto Road. Return to Mount Norman Libby was a businessman Courtesy When that company devel- Washington from Bridgton, Maine. He was the Norman Libby, a businessman and adventurer from Bridgton, Maine, was oped its Great Glen Trails In 1907, Libby returned to first person to ascend (and keenly interested in winter sports. This image of a newspaper advertise- cross-country ski center in the descend) Mount Washington on ment, dated 1903, is from one of Libby’s six large scrapbooks. Note the Mount Washington in the 1990s, Libby’s skis were skis. This image probably dates archaic spelling of the word “skiing.” company of a friend, Algernon from the 1930’s, when he was moved into the new base G. Chandler of Brunswick. Bridgton’s unofficial and generally “The outset was from like Mount Washington, lodge and prominently dis- The 6,288-foot summit was admired historian. Bridgton and the goal was Libby described how knotted played. Unfortunately they the climax of a much longer Berlin, N.H.,” wrote Libby. ropes were tied underneath were destroyed in a fire that ski trip, which began several Libby recounted the jour- “Including ascents of various the skis, much like climbing leveled the building. days earlier in Bridgton and ney the following summer in mountains we walked approxi- skins are today. had included two ascents and the July 17, 1907 issue of mately over one hundred Again, Libby touted the Up and down Pleasant descents of Pleasant Mountain Among the Clouds, a twice- miles, using our skis the superiority of skis: Mountain plus several other peaks along daily paper published on the greater part of the distance.” “It was a long, steady climb, Two years later, Libby made the way. summit. For ascending steep slopes but our skis, bound with rope, LIBBY, see pg. 23

On the Cover Inside Index Girl Scout cookie time! Money Matters...... Page 7 It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Cookies were delivered to local Kids on Skinny Skis Valley Folks & Focus ...... Pages 8&9 troops on Saturday, and a number of Scouts were out selling Out & About...... Page 18 School’s out! - Page 26 at local businesses on Sunday. Sarah McKinnon and her Valley Education...... Pages 19-21 mom, Kimberly McKinnon, greeted shoppers at Patch's Rockpile...... Page 13 Market in Glen. Sarah is a member of Girl Scouts of the The Great Outdoors Roundups...... Pages 16, 17, 22, 28 Green and White Mountains Cadette troop 10188. Calendar ...... Pages 24-25 Photo by Lisa DuFault Nordic skating - Page 27 Skiing with Sven ...... Page 21

Page 2 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Valley News Tom Deans honored by Appalachian Mountain Club with Joe Dodge Award Mt. Washington Valley resi- dent Tom Deans is the 2013 recipient of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC’s) coveted Joe Dodge Award, which was presented at AMC’s 137th annual meeting Jan. 26. Named for AMC’s leg- endary huts manager, the Joe Dodge Award is presented Ski & Stay... annually to a member of the AMC community who best $ exemplifies the type of high- from 82ppdo quality public service and mountain hospitality that Slopeside became the hallmark of Joe Courtesy Dodge's long and distin- Appalachian Mountain Club President John D. Judge (left) and outgoing STAY HERE • SKI FREE guished career at Pinkham AMC Board of Directors Chair Laurie Gabriel (right) congratulate 2013 Joe Dodge Award recipient Tom Deans. Notch in New Hampshire’s Monday - Thursday • (non holidays) White Mountains. efforts to change the design of Fund Advisory Committee. 1-800-Free-Ski This is the 25th anniversary the proposed Route 93 inter- He continued to serve the of the award, first given in state highway corridor club on the board of advisors 1988. through Franconia Notch in and as willing advisor to staff. Deans served as AMC exec- favor of a parkway. He worked He is a sought-after leader in utive director from 1975 to to help protect 6500 acres of the conservation community, a 1988, succeeding the organi- land in Bretton Woods from generous benefactor to the zation’s first executive direc- development and created AMC, and is willing to share tor, C. Francis Belcher. He AMC’s Northern New his expertise to help AMC began his career at AMC England Regional Office support its mission. working for Dodge in the which included the research, Founded in 1876, the 1950s at the age of 15, wash- trails, and education depart- Appalachian Mountain Club is ing pots and pans at Pinkham ments. America’s oldest conservation Notch. He was hutmaster at By the late 1980s, he trans- and recreation organization. Greenleaf for two years. He formed the leadership of the With more than 100,000 also served as assistant to club by convening the council members, advocates, and sup- AMC Huts Manager George to discuss another form of porters in the Northeast and Hamilton. Later, he was assis- governance. This discussion beyond, including 10,000 tant to the executive director, ultimately would provide for a members in New Hampshire, then associate executive direc- board of directors with more the nonprofit AMC promotes tor, before becoming execu- oversight skills and an execu- the protection, enjoyment, SKI & SNOWBOARD CAMP tive director in 1975. The tive director with more mana- and understanding of the FOR BOYS & GIRLS number of years he worked for gerial power. mountains, forests, waters, the organization--from pot After this transformation, and trails of the Appalachian AGES 8-16 washer to executive director— Deans moved on to the New region. The AMC supports 7755 YYRRSS. totals 28. Hampshire Charitable natural resource conservation Of Carving Tracks And Making Smiles! During the 13 years in Foundation where he served while encouraging responsible which Deans was at the helm, as senior vice president, as recreation, based on the phi- Limited Spaces Still Available several major initiatives tran- well as president of the losophy that successful, long- Call 1-800-373-3754 spired, such as AMC’s pur- Northern New Hampshire term conservation depends chase of the Crawford Notch Foundation. He now serves on upon first-hand enjoyment of 2/24-3/1 hotel property and the club’s the Neil and Louise Tillotson the natural environment. Join All the Fun at these Seeking artistic contributions King Pine Events Winter Carnival for the Wall of Kindness Monday 2/25-Sunday 3/1 Fireworks Kindness Weekend returns as BE KIND Festival May 17-19, 2013 Thursday 2/21• 9PM REGION — Evergreen We are co-creating the real- of the theme: Be Kind to Silly Slalom & Belly Bag Races Institute for Wellness and ity of a kinder, more united Ourselves, Others & the Tuesday 2/26 Visiting Nurse, Home Care and inclusive community. Earth is welcome. Here are a Family Challenge Race and Hospice of Carroll Festival events already few ideas: Wednesday 2/27 County have teamed up to planned include authors and • Poetry or essays on how Gold Rush & Kids FUN Race return the Be Kind Festival speakers such as Michael they have been affected by an Thursday 2/28 back to Mount Washington Chase, the Kindness Guy, and act of kindness Kids Torch Light Parade Valley. We are contacting local Nancy Sporborg & Pat Piper, • Ask a school to come up Thursday 2/28 • 9PM schools asking for their partic- authors of “It’s not About the with a list of 1,000 things you ipation. Teachers are encour- Hike.” A major concert event can do to make the world a aged to integrate the kindness is in the works along with a kinder place theme into their curriculum. Soyfire Candle sponsored • Research: compile news- Parents, homeschoolers and candlelit labyrinth, a Hospice paper/online articles about other youth organizations are butterfly release, a major food acts of kindness from around also encouraged to participate. event and of course, the pop- the world Contributions can include ular kindness rally. We will • Research: how other cul- poetry, art, photography, have tents in Schouler Park to tures incorporate kindness music, or essays on how stu- host a variety of events as well into their social or political dents have been affected by as art projects from our local infrastructure kindness. All the works of art, students. • Make clay beads to be essays and performances will Any expression of the power given away during the BE be presented at the festival. of kindness and representation KIND, see pg. 23

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 3 Established 1976 Valley News PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski INFORMATION MANAGER Cupcake Battle offers up tasty Ryan Corneau FOUNDING EDITORS treats to support local non-profits R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly NORTH CONWAY — MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & Mount Washington Valley DIRECTOR OF SALES Promotions hosted their Daphne LeMay Third Annual Cupcake Battle Saturday, Feb. 16 at Settlers’ EDITOR Corner in North Conway. Brendan Berube Thirteen bakers from DISTRIBUTION MANAGER throughout the area partici- Jim Hinckley pated in the event, which CONTRIBUTING awarded prizes in three cate- WRITERS gories; Home Bakers, Scott Andrews Professional Bakers, Child Ann Bennett Bakers (12 and under). Rachael Brown Bakers could be individuals Steve Caming or teams but each baker had to Sven Cole supply 250 miniature cupcakes Myles J. Crowe of the same flavor. The bakers Donna Dolan were responsible for the cre- Lisa DuFault John Harrigan ation of their own Dave Kellam and Clay Groves display, and there were Kathy Lambert some fabulous one; a beach, a Lisa DuFault Darron Laughland campsite, a lemonade stand, a Cupcake Battle awards were presented by Valley royalty. (l-r) Beth Carta-Dolan, Miss MWV Teen Andrea Porter, Laura Lucy picnic table, a soda counter MWV Ms. Christina Howe, Miss MWV Teen Runner-Up Sarah Smith, Brianna Goldblatt, Jordan Goldblatt, Sheryl Sally McMurdo and more. The winners were James, Amber Semprebon, Ken Martin, Theresa Struble. Cynthia Watkins Melendy determined by a vote of those Peter Minnich in attendance. Each $10 tick- awarded prizes. In the Child between Amber Semprebon's Dark Chocolate cupcakes Jonathan Sarty Pru Smith et was also a ballot. Guests Baker category, Brianna Caramel filled Cinnamon with Peanut Butter Cookie Steven D. Smith sampled a cupcake from each Goldblatt finished second cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Dough frosting. Joshua Spaulding participant then deposited with her Banana Split cup- frosting and Ken Martin's The Cupcake Battle is a Lisa Wheeler their ticket segments in a bal- cakes and her sister, Jordan Dark Chocolate Stout cup- fund-raising event for Mount CONTRIBUTING lot box for the cupcake baker Goldblatt, took first place cakes with Irish Cream frost- Washington Valley PHOTOGRAPHERS they thought to be best in each with Lemon Up cupcakes. ing. Beth Carta-Dolan took Promotions, and all money Dennis Coughlin category. Second place for the home top honors in the professional raised will be used to continue Lisa DuFault Cupcakes were be baked bakers' went to Sheryl James category for "David's Caramel it’s mission of promoting the Joshua Spaulding and decorated in advance of for her Pina Colada cupcakes. Apple Spice Surprise" and non-profit organizations of DISTRIBUTION the competition. The top two There was a tie for first place Theresa Struble claimed sec- the Mount Washington Bill Collins bakers in each category were in the home baker category ond place with Valley. John Myers Darlene Westfall Tina Lamy Emily Benson joins United Way team

The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN JACKSON — Emily duction to school and at risk ing initiatives has an excellent EAR is published on Thursdays as an inde- pendent newspaper by Salmon Press. The Benson of Jackson recently for school failure. return on investment in terms publication is printed 52 weeks each year and joined the Granite United The United Way cares of better education, health, is distributed from Ossipee to Gorham, New Way staff as their new Early about early learning because it economic and social outcomes Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and west- ern Oxford County, Maine. Learning Coordinator in is the basis for future success. to not only individual families The MOUNTAIN EAR office us located Carroll County. She is work- Like a house, the brain is built and their children, but to soci- at 24 Reporter Court in North Conway,, New Hampshire. Please direct all corre- ing closely with the from the bottom up. It ety as a whole. 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Page 4 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Valley News Registration now open for Mt. Washington Road Race PINKHAM NOTCH — www.mountwashingtonroad- Runners hoping to compete race.com. the following day as to triathletes and others. Former and a net altitude gain of 4650 this summer in the Northeast Attracting many more whether or not they have six-time World Mountain feet. The runners battle not Delta Dental Mt. Washington would-be entrants than the gained the opportunity to run Champion Jonathan Wyatt of only each other but the sheer Road Race can register as 152-year-old Mt. Washington 7.6 grueling miles to the sum- New Zealand holds the men’s force of gravity and Mt. soon as Thursday, Feb. 14 for Auto Road can accommodate, mit of the highest peak in the course record, 56 minutes 41 Washington’s famously severe the online lottery that deter- the “Run to the Clouds” is northeastern United States. seconds, set in 2004. The winds. mines the field for this all- filled each year partly by invi- The race Web site provides women’s record was set in Based in Concord, uphill footrace. tations issued to elite moun- all necessary information for 2010 by the young Ethiopian Northeast Delta Dental has This registration window tain runners but primarily by a registering. A runner may reg- runner Shewarge Amare, who sponsored the race up the his- opened on Feb. 14 at 8 a.m., computer-generated random ister individually or as part of a made the ascent in one hour toric Mt. Washington Auto and closes at 11:59 p.m. on selection process open to all team. In the latter case the eight minutes 21seconds. Road since 2001. The dental Thursday, March 14. Runners comers. The lottery will be team’s captain registers the Runners whose recent per- insurance company’s may enter the lottery by visit- held on Friday, March 15, and team as a unit, and the lottery formances indicate that they President & CEO, Tom ing the race Web site, all applicants will be notified then either accepts or rejects may be contenders for top Raffio, has run the race in a the entire team. The entry fee places, or whose past partici- personal best of one hour 50 is $80 per person. Registrants pation in the race has con- minutes and 51 seconds. On enter their credit card num- tributed particularly to the the occasion of the 2012 “Run bers on line; the $80 fee is event’s charisma, can bypass to the Clouds,” Northeast charged to the cards of all the lottery and enter the race Delta Dental increased its accepted applicants. as invited runners. Entry is already strong support for the Increasingly popular despite also guaranteed for runners event, making it officially the – or perhaps because of – its who have completed the six Northeast Delta Dental ultra-steep grade and Mt. other races in the New Mount Washington Road Washington’s notoriously bad England “Mountain Goat” Race. weather, the Northeast Delta race series. All previous win- Fifty percent of all proceeds Dental Mt. Washington Road ners of the race may enter from the race will be donated Race is the premier uphill automatically, and the previ- to the of the dental programs running event in the eastern ous year’s age-group winners Coos County Family Health U.S. It regularly attracts top are entitled to bypass the lot- Services. Based in nearby American and international tery. Berlin, this community-based mountain runners along with The race begins at the Auto organization provides innova- a hard core of seasoned Road base on Route 16 near tive, personalized, compre- marathoners, track and cross- Pinkham Notch and climbs to hensive health care and social country runners, Nordic the 6288-foot summit at an services to everyone, regard- Courtesy skiers, snowshoe racers, average grade of 12 percent less of economic status. Following a Tamworth Community Nurse Assoc. initiative, a jolly group of Tamworth residents now take time out of their busy schedules on one or more mornings during the week to enjoy a walk together on ever-chang- ing routes in and around Tamworth Village. The group meets at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays in front of The Other Store/Lyceum, to choose a route, enjoy a walk and decide if any of them would like to take another walk during the week. It's easy, it's friendly, and it's healthy, so TCNA urges one and all to join the crowd and help Tamworth to Get Healthy! For further infor- mation, contact the TCNA office at 323-8511. Tamworth is getting healthy!

TAMWORTH — The ing Feb. 23 gathering will Tamworth Community Nurse continue the conversation and Association will host a follow- update the audience on the up meeting to its hugely suc- progress that's been made, cessful Get Healthy in such as the formation of a Tamworth! program at 10 weekly walking group and Tai a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Chi and yoga classes being the Cook Memorial Library in held at the Town House. In Tamworth. addition, a demonstration of This will be the second such CPR and the Heimlich gathering hosted by TCNA, maneuver will be offered by which will continue the dis- Steve Gray, and the locations cussion begun on Jan. 26 on of defibrillators throughout how to bring healthy — and the town will be reviewed. enjoyable — options to The TCNA is hopeful that Tamworth residents. The the Feb. 23 meeting will be enthusiastic crowd at the Jan. well attended and that many 26 meeting offered a huge more ideas will be voiced to range of ideas, including exer- help Tamworth Get Healthy! cise classes, a weight-loss sup- in 2013. For further informa- port group, dietary consults tion, call the TCNA office at and options, a weekly walking 323-8511. group and more. The upcom- Carroll County Independent Now Available! Mountain Ear Office 24 Reporter Ct. North Conway Village The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 5 Letters to the Editor Thanks to donors of aquarium tanks

To the Editor: sored by Trout Unlimited The chillers that these two Kid’s Trout Camp. date, the chapter has placed On behalf of Ms. and New Hampshire Fish & chapters donated are an Each year, the Basil W. eight chillers in seven Dulmage’s fifth grade class at Game. Students will raise essential part of this pro- Woods, Jr. chapter’s 300-plus schools. Effingham Elementary and hundreds of Eastern Brook gram, as each one costs about members raise thousands of To learn more about the Mrs. Bryant’s fourth grade Trout eggs in their class- $700. dollars and donate thousands activities and efforts of these class at Madison Elementary, rooms, and release them into Saco Valley Anglers has of volunteer hours to their two Trout Unlimited chap- the Green Mountain cold water streams in the been a part of the angling many projects. These include ters, or to get involved, Conservation Group would Ossipee Lake watershed as community in the Conway assisting with stream restora- please visit their websites at like to thank the Basil W. fry this spring. area since the early 1970s. tion projects, stocking trout www.concordtu.org and Woods, Jr. and Saco Valley Trout Unlimited is a Over the years, this local or salmon fry, and conduct- www.sacovalleyanglers.webs. Anglers chapters of Trout nationwide organization chapter has perhaps been ing workshops and fly-tying com. Unlimited for their generous committed to the conserva- best known for its stocking demonstrations. The chapter The students in Effingham loans of aquarium chillers. tion, protection, and restora- program on the Saco River. donates manpower and and Madison are very excited Ms. Dulmage’s class would tion of North America's cold In 2012 they added over 100 money to cold water conser- and very grateful. Many also like to thank Jim Crites, water fisheries and their large brown trout (17-20 vation projects throughout thanks to Bill Thompson and owner of Pet Parade stores in watersheds. The Basil W. inches) to the river. Saco the state. They have a strong the Saco Valley Anglers Conway and Center Harbor, Woods, Jr. chapter encom- Valley Anglers is also commitment to youth educa- chapter, to George Embley, for his generous donation of passes the south-central involved in several educa- tion. They sponsor attendees Steven Lowe and the Basil an aquarium tank kit. This region of New Hampshire, tional and conservation proj- at the Trout Unlimited State W. Woods, Jr. chapter, and to equipment will enable and the Saco Valley Anglers ects in the region. Each year Council Kid’s Trout Camp, Jim Crites of Pet Parade. Madison and Effingham stu- chapter encompasses the they sponsor a scholarship to hold an annual Kid’s Fishing Sincerely, dents to join students in White Mountains and the a graduating senior from Day in East Concord, and Eric Senecal Sandwich, Ossipee and Saco River region. They are Kennett High School, and provide support for Trout-in- Program Director, Green Moultonborough in partici- two of nearly 500 chapters for the past two years they the-Classroom programs. To Mountain Conservation Group pating in Trout-in-the- nationwide and seven active have sent a deserving student Classroom, a program spon- chapters in the Granite State. to the state’s Trout Unlimited Critter Corner New Beginnings Welcome, Welcome, Welcome, Poppy Mae Ava Nicole Trinity Faith Davis Paquette Robinson NORTH CONWAY — Kimberly and Dudley Davis of NORTH CONWAY — NORTH CONWAY — Myles and Nicole Paquette of Jackson are pleased to Heather Tuttle and Francis Chocorua announce the announce the birth of their arrival of their first child, Ava Mellis Robinson of Conway daughter, Poppy Mae Davis, Nicole, on Feb. 3, 2013 at are pleased to announce the on Feb. 5, 2013 at Memorial Memorial Hospital birth of their daughter, Trinity Hospital. Ava weighed eight pounds, Faith Robinson, at Memorial The six pound, 13 ounce 13 ounces. Proud grandpar- Hospital on Feb. 3, 2013. baby girl, who arrived at 7:45 ents are Jack and Susan The six pound, 15 ounce a.m., was also welcomed by DeVries of Brookfield and baby girl, who arrived at 1:32 maternal grandparents John Dennis and Nancy Paquette a.m., was also welcomed by and Lynne LaPlante of Dover of Lovell, Maine. Ava is also older sister Sydney Tuttle, age and paternal grandmother welcomed by several aunts, six, and maternal grandparents uncles and cousins. Patricia Davis of Jackson. Donna and David Hatch of Fryeburg, Maine.

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Connie Ohlson Conway. Connie also had two of North Conway and Billy sons, the late David Alden and Kasey Cavanaugh of Connie Ohlson of Conway and the late Steven Alden. Conway, and Nicole Seekell Alpaca Socks passed away suddenly on While raising her four chil- of Conway. TRIBAL® Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. dren, she worked as a bus In lieu of flowers, dona- MONTREAL • NEW YORK Originally from West driver in West Bridgewater. tions may be made to Conway Earth Creations Bridgewater, Mass., she was Connie enjoyed camping in Ambulance, 128 West Main HUMAN NATURE Made in USA born on April 24, 1934 in the Mount Washington St., Conway, NH 03818 or Hemp/Organic Cotton Brockton, Mass. to Harold Valley before moving perma- Jen’s Friends, 230 East Fleece Lined Leggins and Anna Littlefield. nently in 1985. During her Conway Rd., Conway, NH Best Prices! She was predeceased by her time living in Conway, she 03818. second husband, Carl R. made many friends, and will Graveside services will be Sales Throughout the Store! Ohlson, and her first hus- be missed by all that were held in the Pine Hill Visit our NEW sales room band, Wayne S. Alden, with lucky enough to enjoy her Cemetery in West 603-466-5811 whom she had four children. company. Bridgewater, Mass. in the 101 Main St., Gorham, NH She is survived by her Connie also dearly loved spring. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm daughter, Janice Weaver, and her grandchildren, and The Furber and White Open Monday By Chance, always call! son-in-law Rob Weaver of enjoyed spending time with Funeral Home in North Mention this ad for a Crabtree & Evelyn North Conway, and daughter them. They are Lynsie, Conway is in charge of Lip Tint or Lip Butter in a variety of flavors Kimberly Cavanaugh of Steven, Christopher Weaver arrangements. $9 value, FREE with purchase, thru Feb. 2013

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 7 Valley Folks & Focus Third Annual Cupcake Battle The third annual Cupcake Battle fund-raiser for Mount Washington Valley Promotions was held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Settler's Corner in North Conway. Thirteen bakers competed in three categories. At the end of the competition, Jordan Goldblatt was named winning child baker, Amber Seprebon and Ken Martin tied for first place in the home baker category and Beth Carta-Dolan successfully defended her title as winner of the professional bakers.

Lisa DuFault Miss MWV Teen, Andrea Porter (l) and her 1st Runner-Up, Sarah Smith (r) sample S'more cupcakes created by mother daughter team Julianne and Gillian Brosnan.

Lisa DuFault At just a year old, Cade Smullen enjoyed his first trip to a Cupcake Battle. He was reluctant but shared his treats with dad, Chris Smullen.

Lisa DuFault Cupcake Battle winners pose with Valley royalty. (l-r) Amber Semprebon, Miss MWV Teen Andrea Porter, Ken Martin, MWV Ms. Christina Howe, Beth Carta-Dolan, Miss MWV Teen Runner-Up Sarah Smith and (front) Jordan Goldblatt.

Kennett High School Key Club Silent Auction Lisa DuFault The Kennett High School Key Club will be holding its 15th 2012 Cupcake Battle Champion, Beth Carta-Dolan, of The Sugarmaker Bakery, sets up her display for the 2013 competition. Carta-Dolan was a Annual Silent Auction on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 at repeat winner with "David's Caramel Apple Spice Surprise,” a tribute to John Fuller Elementary School from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Lisa DuFault her dad. Jordan Goldblatt puts the finishing All proceeds will go to Key Club’s childrens charities. touches on her "Lemon Up" cup- There are many great items up for bid from our local cakes which were the winning fla- MWV businesses, including: vor in the child category of the third annual Cupcake Battle. Red Jacket Kahuna Laguna The Wentworth Jackson Ski Touring Storyland Eastern Mountain Sports Chef’s Market North Country Cottage Black Cap Grille Timothy Psaledakis Jewelry Friendly’s Conway Scenic Railway Cool Jewels White Mountain Cupcakery Soyfire Candle Open Sun. 11am–4pm Scarecrow Pub and Grill White Lake Pizza CLOSED Mon., & Tues. Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 11am–8pm Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Snowflake Inn Bavarian Chocolate Haus The Local Grocer Fish Market Open 10am Daily Danforth Bay Camping Resort The Luna Gallery Zeb’s General Store The Toy Chest FRIED, BROILED International Mountain Equipment The Funky BAKED SEAFOOD•LOBSTER DINNERS Bubble 280 East Side Road, Conway, NH MWV Children’s Museum 603-447-3838 ….And more donations are still coming in! Take Out & Full Bar Available Hope to see you there.

Page 8 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Valley Folks & Focus One Billion Rising On Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, Starting Point invited locals to join women and men from 182 countries in rising up and participating in a flash mob to spotlight Domestic and Sexual Abuse against women. Led by local Zumba instructors Dotti Aiello and Gerrie Beck, the "mob" gathered at the North Conway Community Center for "One Billion Rising.”

Lisa DuFault Lisa DuFault Lisa DuFault Nearly 40 individuals gathered at the North Conway Local Zumba instructor Dotti Aiello leads participants in the North Conway flash mob members rise in defiance of the Community Center on Valentine's Day to take part in One North Conway flash mob sponsored by Starting Point as they injustices women suffer all over the globe. Their signs read Billion Rising. dance to “Break the Chain.” "One Billion Rising. Strike - Dance - Rise!" Children’s Musical Theater Workshop February vacation Children’s Musical Theater Workshop with Mary Bastoni Rebmann and Centerstage Theater was held from Feb. 18 through Feb. 22, and the featured production will be performed Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. Mary is thrilled to bring to the stage, “The Wizard of Oz – A NEW musical,” with original music and choreography by Hannah Johnson. This week long intensive workshop included vocal warm - ups, stage blocking, character development, choreography, improvisation and theater games. All inquiries about the performance can be made by calling 986-2221 or by emailing [email protected].

Lisa DuFault Children in Children’s Musical Theater Workshop express their interest in auditioning for parts in the featured performance of “The Wizard of Oz – Lisa DuFault A NEW Musical.” Erin Ohlenbusch and Carly Siefer familiarize them- Lisa DuFault selves with the script of “The Wizard of Oz” at Katie Sullivan studies her lines at the first day's Centerstage Theater's Children’s Musical Theater rehearsal of Centerstage Theater's “The Wizard of Oz.” Workshop with Mary Bastoni Rebmann.

Lisa DuFault (Left) Corban Ridley asDorothy (left) and others involved in Centerstage Theater's production of “The Wizard of Oz” run lines and learn lyrics at the first Courtesy rehearsal of the Children’s Musical Theater Workshop. In memory of Cindy Shaw The youngster will take the stage at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg at 7 p.m. Last Wednesday evening, the Kiwanis Club was presented with a on Friday, Feb. 22 for a public performance.. $250 donation from Brownfield artist Karen Twombly. Cindy Shaw’s family, friends and co-workers were all at Tuckerman’s Tavern to celebrate her memory and the official launch of the Angels and Elves snowflake ornament designed by Karen. Ms. Twombly is dedicating $10 of every Cindy Shaw ornament sold to benefit the Angels and Elves foundation which is ran by the Kiwanis Club. Cindy Shaw’s Angels & Elves Ornament can be purchased online at www.etsy.com/shop/flakeyfarmgirl. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. In the photo are, from left to right - Dick Ficke (Chair of Angels & Elves), Bob Twombly, Karen Twombly, Bean Beal (Cindy’s Son), Ida Beal, Tricia Grant (Cindy’s Daughter) and Nick Grant. Visit us on ...

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 9 Valley Business Four leading NH ski areas team up to offer special 2013-2014 pass deal White Mountain Superpass to go on sale Feb. 23rd REGION — Bretton Sununu, CEO of Waterville holders may also receive a 10 families to Cannon's 4,080- area people choose to visit," Woods, Cranmore, Cannon Valley. The 4NH pass includes percent discount from select foot summit, every ski trip with remarked Chris Ellms, director Mountain and Waterville the same four mountains, but is retail outlets at each ski area. the White Mountain of ski operations for Bretton Valley ski areas announce the a college student-only pass and "We think it's a fantastic Superpass can be a new adven- Woods. launch of the White Mountain has been offered since 2008. value, and certainly one of the ture. And we're all an easy Skiers and riders are being Superpass to go on sale Feb. The new White Mountain best combined passes in the drive from Boston and each encouraged to get the pass 23. The pass will be valid any Superpass will give skiers and East," said John DeVivo, other," offered Cranmore's before June 1, when prices will day of the 2013-2014 winter riders access to a combined Cannon Mountain's general general manager, Ben Wilcox. increase. The special early- season at all four mountains. total of 284 trails, 41 lifts, manager. "The Superpass real- "On top of getting access to purchase price for the pass will There are no blackout date 1,148 acres and 6,900 vertical ly gives skiers and riders amaz- four premier New Hampshire be $949 for adults (ages 18 and restrictions. feet; and it includes a special ing options when it comes to ski areas with this pass, we all up), $549 for teens (ages 13- "There has been such great "Bring-A-Friend Bonus." The choosing where to take their offer incredible lodging 17), and $449 for juniors (ages success with our combined bonus enables the pass holder next ski trip." options to fit every skier's style 6-12). The four-area White 4NH College Pass, we all to get a friend $15 off the pur- All four ski areas are located and budget, from the Omni Mountain Superpass goes on quickly agreed that offering a chase of a one-day full-priced in the White Mountain region Mountain Washington Hotel sale on Feb. 23, and can be season pass to everyone for the adult lift ticket. The offer can of New Hampshire and all to quaint B&Bs, hotels and purchased online at same four areas was an exciting be used once per day for the offer unique experiences. motels. There's something for www.WhiteMountainSuperpas proposition," said Chris purchase of one ticket. Pass "From Cranmore's focus on everyone, no matter which ski s.com. MWVEC announces boot camp schedule CONWAY — The Mount Tuesday, April 9 - These workshops will help you participate. and sharing ideas. Washington Valley Economic Supervising Difficult learn how to focus your time All sessions will be held at Refreshments will be served. Council has announced its Employees and resources to accomplish Granite State College, located To register or for additional spring 2013 boot camp sched- Tuesday, April 30 - more. We believe that these on the Technology Village information: ule. Employment Interviewing workshops are so important campus in Conway. We antic- Contact MWVEC: Tuesday, March 5, Tuesday, May 21 - Evaluating that we suggest you plan to ipate from 20 to 30 attendees at Phone: 603-447-6622 E- 8:30 a.m. – noon Employee Performance have all of your key people each session, and expect each mail: [email protected] Granite State College, The two clusters will span attend. It will be one of the workshop to be highly interac- Cost: $90 entire Winter Conway eight sessions, each led by best investments they can make tive, with a minimum of lectur- Session or $35 per session The Economic Council and experienced consultants skilled in the future of your organiza- ing. There should be ample $150 entire Spring Session Granite State College are in addressing different aspects tion. You can't afford not to time for discussion of issues or $35 per session pleased to announce two new of organizational development workshop clusters. Both have and marketing. been designed specifically to Because the workshops have Studio Intervale now offering kettlebell classes help for-profit and nonprofit been carefully designed as two INTERVALE — Studio organizations develop strong coherent clusters, we strongly Intervale is now offering work teams and enhance their recommend that at least your Kettlebell Yoga, kettlebell marketing through the key managers and staff mem- training and yoga combined! Internet. bers attend all sessions within New to this area, this fusion The two clusters will span each cluster. In addition, other is the best way to strengthen, eight sessions, each led by staff members and board mem- align, balance, and power the experienced consultants skilled bers may wish to attend specif- body to create a physique and in addressing different aspects ic workshops according to their state of mind that is healthy, of organizational development area of interest. To make these strong, and confident. Great and marketing. workshops affordable to every way to jump start your weight after your workout. tion and to register, call 387- Hold these dates: organization in the Valley, the loss too. All classes are adjusted to 2739. Prepay at $40 per per- All workshops convene at 8:30 registration fee for each work- Classes begin with ten min- individual skill levels and son/total. Join Studio a.m. and end by noon shop is only $35 per person. A utes of Yoga to warm-up your goals. Class size is limited to Intervale and challenge your- Spring 2013 bootcamp reduced fee is available to those muscles, followed by active six students and sign-up is self to achieve a new level of Building Effective Work who register in advance for all rest between kettlebell sets requested to guarantee a fitness. Private group Teams sessions within a cluster (see that include body resistance space. This is a four-week Kettlebell Yoga (minimum Tuesday, March 5 - Great details below). exercises and yoga poses. This offering on Wednesdays: Feb. three participants) are also Customer Service No organization, whether class ends with savasana to 27, March 6, 13, and 20 at offered. Call to arrange a time Tuesday, March 26 - Effective for-profit or nonprofit, can restore and balance your body 5:30 p.m. For more informa- for your group! Communication afford to operate inefficiently. Ugly Art Trade In and Contest OOPPEENN Friday & Saturday 11am-7pm at Framed Art Super Store NORTH CONWAY — If you trade in. Plus, you will all up close and personal. The Sunday 11am-5pm you're thinking it's high time automatically be entered in winner will receive a framed to pack up any old, ugly or the Ugly Art Contest! The award and a $50 gift certificate simply unwanted artwork, contest runs until Saturday, for The Funky Bubble Bath & bsters, steamers and oysters, bring it in to the Framed Art March 2 at 6 p.m. Then the Body, and a $50 gift certificate Live lo Superstore in North Conway fun begins with the public for Soyfire Candle. Take your fresh fish, shrimp and more! Village. vote from March 3 through chances that you have the You'll get 20 percent off Sunday, March 9 via the ugliest piece of art and spruce every piece of art you pur- Facebook's Album "Ugly Art" up your home at the same (603) 383-0190 ~ goodtaillobster.com chase, for every piece of art or by visiting the store to see it time! Located at Patch’s Marketplace Rt. 302, Barlett, N.H. www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Page 10 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Valley Business SymmetreeYoga voted number #1 for Best Adventure Tours

NORTH CONWAY — in New Hampshire for Pompei, shopping in Sorrento During 2012, SymmetreeYoga SymmetreeYoga’s ‘Yoga Hikes and daily guided hikes across and CulturalWorld Tours in the White Tours.’ the ‘Path of the Gods,’ with were voted number #1 by To celebrate, Carlene plenty of time in-between for New Hampshire Magazine in Sullivan and Robert Kohl of lounging at local beaches the Best Adventure category SymmetreeYoga and Cultural while soaking in the Mediterranean Sea. The second tour is sched- New store a dream come uled from Oct. 20-Nov. 3, and will take place in Nepal, true for two sisters including a 14 day ‘Meditation NORTH CONWAY — tional and all-inclusive. As a and Beyond Trekking Tour’ Close Knit Sisters is a dream result of their reading, they through the magical region of come true for two real-life sis- have set aside our Thursday Gokyo Lake offering breath- ters. Zoe (the oldest) and afternoon "Unwind and Knit" taking views of Mount Everest Cheryl (the wisest) have been from 4-6 p.m. as our "Prayer and the Himalayan avid knitters all of their adult Shawl Gathering.” They wel- Mountains. This trekking lives (and maybe a couple of come everyone who would like tour will be all- inclusive years before they grew up)! to share in this healing and Courtesy which includes accommoda- Their brother Rick (the one "other-oriented" project. During 2012, SymmetreeYoga and CulturalWorld Tours were voted num- tions, meals, private tour ber #1 by New Hampshire Magazine in the Best Adventure category in their parents really wanted) They have been given many, through Kathmandu, guided New Hampshire for SymmetreeYoga’s ‘Yoga Hikes in the White Tours.’ To thought up the name of the many skeins of yarn by a friend celebrate, Carlene Sullivan and Robert Kohl of SymmetreeYoga and hike by local certified through shop, so this is a real family who can no longer knit. She Cultural World Tours will be offering two Adventure Yoga Tours this year the Gokyo Region of Nepal, affair. would like to see it used for a to keep the Best Adventures rolling into 2013. daily meditation and private Our goal is to provide the special purpose. They have round trip flight from Mount Washington Valley decided to make it available to World Tours will be offering Italy. This workshop will Kathmandu to Lukla where with a local alternative to high anyone who would like to two Adventure Yoga Tours include seven nights’ accom- the trekking retreat will begin. quality, yet reasonably priced make a Prayer Shawl but feels this year to keep the Best modations, chef prepared For reservations or more yarn. We have an assortment the cost of the yarn is a barri- Adventures rolling into 2013. ‘Italian’ meals, two yoga class- information, please email of locally hand-spun yarns as er. From July 21-28, a trekking es daily, private bout tour to Carlene at carlene@symme- well. We offer a wide assort- They will donate the prayer yoga retreat will be held in the island of Capri, guided treeyoga.com or view ment of patterns, needles and shawls to Starting Point, our Positano, Amalfi Coast of trip to the historic lost city of www.symmetreeyoga.com. notions, and buttons! The val- local women's shelter, but you ley has been needing a button can make your shawl for any- supplier for many years, and one! People make prayer we are the answer! shawls to welcome a new baby There are classes offered, into the family, give to a and a daily "Unwind and teenager as they head off to Knit" where anyone can come college, or are struggling with in and sit, bring in a project to dis-ease, change or transfor- knit, get advice or admiration mation in all its manifesta- for a wonderful piece of fiber tions. craft! We will provide a com- Please stop and join them fortable, homey and support- any Thursday afternoon from ive atmosphere to explore this 4-6 p.m. They would love to phenomenon of creation. see you and share this gift! They recently purchased Close Knit Sisters is located "The Prayer Shawl at 1976 White Mountain Companion" to learn more Highway (The Red Barn about this phenomenon. What Outlet), North Conway; 356- a beautiful book! The senti- 3777. Open Monday – ments are very inspiring and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., touching. It is non-denomina- Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 11 Valley Business Mt. Washington Valley sees economic growth with new Chamber members

REGION — The Mt. with more than 25 years in Chamber’s new Web site. to recognize and promote the sistent with maintenance of Washington Valley Chamber public safety experience. The Mt. Washington natural beauty of the Mt. the Mt. Washington Valley of Commerce would like to • Spoons, right in the Valley Chamber of Washington Valley area; and area's natural beauty and welcome their brand new North Conway Village, is a Commerce is a not-for-profit to encourage economic community needs for eco- members to the community full-service ice old fashioned association whose mission is growth through tourism con- nomic opportunity. and to their organization. ice cream parlor located Since January, eight new within Horsefeathers’ members have joined the Restaurant. A parrothead weekend in Snowville Chamber. Please welcome:? • Sky Valley Motel & Jimmy Buffett Island Madness at the Snowvillage Inn March 15-16 • Great Bay Oral Surgery, Cottages, located in Bartlett, located in North Conway, offers 19 motel and cottage SNOWVILLE — Just parrots, palm trees and the For $249 for a one night specializes in the diagnosis, units spaciously situated on when you thought your New sound of Jimmy Buffett lend- stay (March 15 or 16) or two surgical and adjunctive treat- 30 acres fields and forest with England winter would never ing his enthusiastic voice for nights at $349, the ment of diseases, injuries, access to the Saco River end, the Snowvillage Inn the easy life. A sampling of the Snowvillage Inn offers a $100 deformities, defects and cos- Beach. comes through with menu includes appetizers: Key credit toward dinner on one metic aspects of the mouth, • Saco Valley Canoe, locat- “Parrothead Weekend” on West Wings, Drunken night, a welcome Margarita, a face and jaws. ed in Center Conway, offers March 15-16. Mussels; Bahama Salad; and Jimmy Buffett Goodie Bag in • Jackson Tennis Club, river expeditions for the The weekend promises a entrees for the Buffett palate: the room and the opportunity located in Jackson, offers a whole family. Caribbean paradise in the Tequila Lime Marinated to participate in a hat contest seasonal, private tennis club, For more information on heart of New England featur- Grilled Shrimp, Baja Fish with the winner receiving a consisting of two outdoor any of these businesses and ing: an all-Buffett menu pre- Tacos (with catch of the day), $50 gift certificate to the clay courts and one practice any of the other 800 busi- pared by Chef Brian at the tiki Braised Pork in Banana Snowvillage Inn. Also includ- court. nesses that supports the bar and in the casual fine din- Leaves, and of course, a ed in the package is a full • Bridgton Printery, locat- Chamber organization, visit ing room. There are also spe- Cheese Burger in Paradise country breakfast in the ed in Bridgton, Maine, is a www.mtwashingtonvalley.org cial package deals for rooms with Banana Catsup. Desserts morning. full service printing and or call 356-5701, ext. 300. and dining. And, oh yeah, include a Chocolate Coconut Book a package or just come graphics company to help The Chamber encourages margaritas and Land Shark Hurricane, Key Lime Tartlet by for dinner – don’t miss the businesses meet their mar- all members, whether new or Lager will be in plentiful sup- and Coconut & Banana Black boat or the drinks! keting needs. seasoned, to join them at ply. Bottom Tart as well as Budin – For more information about • Northeast their member orientations To get in a Buffett-state-of- a traditional anise flavor the Snowvillage Inn, please go Mountaineering, located in from 10 a.m.-noon at mind, the Inn will be decorat- Caribbean bread pudding with to www.snowvillageinn.com. Glen, specializes in Rock Granite State College on ed in a Caribbean theme with salt caramel sauce. Climbing, Ice Climbing and March 7, April 1 and June 10. Mountaineering Adventures. Member Orientations are White Birch Books, Fields of Ambrosia, White Mountain • Eakley and Egan free informal marketing ses- Associates, located in sions which provide an in- Cupcakery and Studio Intervale work together to help Intervale, is a full service depth review of Chamber vacationers Read, Relax, Revel and Restore investigation agency, provid- marketing opportunities ing business and personal along with on-site individual NORTH CONWAY — It Favorite Things Pass. While Laura Lucy, owner of White background checks, emer- marketing consulting and started with a pretty simple shopping at the other two Birch Books, added, “So far, gency management services assistance with updating email. “Hey, do you want to stores, get a 10 percent dis- this promotion has been a lot and investigative services business listings on the do a Read & Relax promotion count on your purchases. of fun. People might know for vacation week?” Once you’ve shopped at all about one store and not the That was the start of the three stores, sign up with other, or they are new to the Read, Relax, Revel and Studio Intervale for a restor- area and haven’t heard of Restore promotion that is ing massage, or a yoga class, either. We’ve had a very good running through this vacation personal training or even a time sending them off to get a week and all the way through zumba class – and get 10 per- delicious cupcake or to get a March 3. cent off. wonderful hand-crafted lotion White Birch Books, Fields “The idea is to get people for their wind burned cheeks. of Ambrosia and the White from one end of town to the This has been a win-win-win Mountain Cupcakery are hop- other, and to maybe try a store all around.” ing that by partnering togeth- they haven’t been to before,” For more information about er, visitors and locals will make explained Deb Jasien, the the participating stores, cal their way to all three of the originator of the idea and the White Birch Books at 356- stores and then get the bonus owner of Fields of Ambrosia. 3200, Fields of Ambrosia at of a special deal at the new “A promotion like this raises 356-3532, the White Studio Intervale. 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Page 12 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 On the Rock Pile

By Rebecca Scholand Weather Observer/ the morning hours Education Specialist Wednesday. Wednesday morning, a weak ridge of high This week on the summit pressure moving in would above average temperatures clear the summit of fog in the set the standard for the week, afternoon through Thursday. keeping temperatures above Friday, the summits would zero degrees F until the very retreat back into the fog as a end of the week. Starting off Clipper system brought snow Monday, a low pressure sys- to the summit. After the tem pushing a warm front Clipper passed high pressure through the region brought moved in for Saturday and the mixed precipitation to the week ended with colder tem- higher summit until a trailing peratures as a cold front drew cold front would drop temper- down colder northern air. atures enough to transition This passing front also back to snow. A large associat- increased winds on Sunday ed trough would keep the leading to the peak wind of summit in the fog for the the week of 99 mph. majority of Tuesday, and into If you are looking for some- Courtesy Walking on the Auto Road on a nice day.

thing fun and free to do in sidering becoming a member Valley Business North Conway, stop by the to support the non-profit Weather Discovery Center. It Mount Washington has several interactive exhibits Observatory! that are great for the entire Cooper Cargill Chant donates to the family. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., you can even connect to the WEATHER MWV Children's Museum's annual appeal summit via a live video con- MT. WASHINGTON nection and talk to an observ- OBSERVATORY NORTH CONWAY — to me to work for the benefit serves as a site for social pro- er. The Weather Discovery Compiled by Cooper Cargill Chant of children,” commented grams such as the Tri-County Center is located across the Observatory Staff Attorneys at Law recently Leonard. “The museum is an Cap Workplace Success street from the Eastern Slope Date High Low Prec. Snow donated $500 to the Mount important resource for both Program and the ABLE Inn, in North Conway, and is 11-Feb 27 14 0.29 3.3 Washington Valley Children's local families and families who Network's job placement pro- open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 12-Feb 16 8 0.08 1.8 Museum's Annual Appeal. are visiting the area. It brings gram. p.m. Or for more information 13-Feb 11 5 0.03 0.4 The firm has supported the some educational fun to the For more information about on the Mount Washington 14-Feb 15 4 T 0.1 museum since its founding in Valley, and enables children Cooper Cargill Chant, visit Observatory and our various 15-Feb 19 9 0.04 0.5 2005, donating more than and their families to learn www.CooperCargillChant.co overnight and day trip oppor- 16-Feb 12 2 0.03 0.6 17-Feb 24 -16 0.60 3.6 $3,400. Associate attorney through play.” m, or call ?356-5439 for the tunities, visit us at Peak Wind gust was on February 17th Leslie Leonard is the second The Mount Washington North Conway office or 752- www.MountWashington.org, from the NW at 99 MPH lawyer at Cooper Cargill Valley Children's Museum is 5200 for the Berlin office. and while you're there, con- Chant to have been involved geared to parents and children with the museum; she has age 0 to nine, and has a wide been president of the muse- variety of exhibits. In addition, um's board of directors for the the museum has a thrift shop past two years. that sells gently worn chil- “In law school, I focused on dren's, women's and materni- family law and child advocacy, ty clothing; it hosts birthday and it's always been important parties and other events, and Free Chamber membership marketing session for businesses March 7th CONWAY — Mt. date for a session, call 356- Washington Valley Chamber 5701, ext. 302, or email of Commerce will be hosting Melody@mtwashingtonval- a Chamber membership mar- ley.org. keting session from 10 a.m.- The Mt. Washington Valley noon Thursday, March 7, at Chamber of Commerce is a Granite State College. not for profit association This free informal market- organized to improve business ing session will provide an in- conditions in the Mt. depth review of Chamber Washington Valley Area, to marketing opportunities recognize and promote the along with on-site individual natural beauty of the Mt. marketing consulting and Washington Valley Area and assistance with updating busi- to encourage economic ness listings on the Chamber’s growth consistent with main- new Web site. The Chamber tenance of the Mt. will also be hosting a mem- Washington Valley Area's bership marketing session, natural beauty and communi- Monday, April 1 and Monday, ty needs for economic oppor- June 10. tunity. The session also provides TD Bank, America’s Most an opportunity to network Convenient Bank®, is one of and exchange marketing ideas the 10 largest banks in the with other session partici- U.S., and provides customers pants. The session is spon- with a full range of financial sored by TD Bank. products and services at thou- Everyone is welcome, but sands of convenient locations space is limited. For more and ATMs from Maine to information or to reserve a Florida.

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 13 To Your Health T. Murray Wellness Center, Inc. in Conway expands its Integrative Medicine Offerings

CONWAY — Dr. Trish metabolic syndrome. health consultations as well as about their own diabetes care. diabetes regime, it can help Murray opened T. Murray Recently, Dr. Linda Haller Bowenwork and Functional This would include education empower them to improve Wellness Center, Inc. in 2006, has joined the team at T. Medicine. on all options available for their glucose and prevent the and has been evaluating and Murray Wellness Center, Inc. Another new addition to T. them. Patients with diabetes short and long term complica- treating patients with tradi- Dr. Haller originally trained Murray Wellness Center, Inc. are the ones who experience tions of diabetes. tional osteopathic manual and practiced as an occupa- is Marie Veselsky, who is a the consequences of having Each of these practitioners medicine and non-surgical tional therapist, but then went registered dietician and and treating diabetes. Thus, is available for appointment at orthopedics ever since. on to obtain her MD degree advanced diabetes educator they have the right and T. Murray Wellness Center, She originally trained in and has spent 22 years as an with a master’s degree in responsibility to be the pri- Inc, 24 Pleasant St., Conway, internal medicine at the Obstetrics and Gynecology nutrition/adult education. mary decision maker regard- NH, 447-3112. More infor- University of Connecticut and physician. Over the years, she The scope of practice for an ing their own diabetes care. mation can be found on our practiced as a primary care has practiced mostly in north- advanced diabetes educator When a person with diabetes Web site at tmurraywellness- internist, but then went on to ern New Hampshire, but she includes diabetes management has more control over their center.net. specialize in has also spent some time prac- skills such as medication Neuromusculoskeletal ticing in Nepal and New adjustment, exercise planning Medicine and Osteopathic Zealand and also in Indian and counseling for behavior The importance Manipulative Medicine. She Health Service Hospitals. Dr. management and psychosocial has always described herself as Haller throughout her career issues. Marie has owned her an integrative medicine has also emphasized integra- own consulting business, of stress relief provider because she has tive and mind/body medicine Integrated Optimal Health, By Dr. Wayne Cunningham always acknowledged the through meditation training, and specializes in facilitating iors. To my way of thinking, importance of body, mind and Bowenwork and most recently patients to better manage NORTH CONWAY — stress or the excessive use of spirit in a person’s overall also studying Lifestyle and their own chronic disease. Living in today’s world with alcohol and drugs produces a health. She has studied Functional Medicine. Dr. She is credentialed with its fast pace; we can find our- disconnection between the shamanic healing which is Haller is certified in Medicare and most other selves overly scheduled and individual and those he or she based on the healing practices Bowenwork; which is a insurance companies. One of overly stimulated by the bom- loves. I believe that to make of indigenous cultures for ten unique, gentle form of body- Marie’s favorite sayings is bardment of media technolo- these vital changes, the focus years and more recently has work that assists the body to “You can’t go back and start gy. As a result, we complain of needs to be on the work been studying lifestyle and reset itself, using one’s innate over…..but you can start from feeling anxious and stressed required to re-establish those functional medicine. Lifestyle healing mechanisms. It works here and have a different end- out with little time to relax or connections and helping the and Functional Medicine through the autonomic nerv- ing.” A person who is proac- to be with the ones we love. client restore him or herself to focus on using lifestyle ous system to balance tension tive in their approach to dia- Stress impacts all of us and a whole and happy person. changes and supplements in patterns. Bowen can help betes or any chronic disease those round us, on both an My training in the behav- combination with prescription recovery from many condi- can make a huge difference in emotional and physical level. ioral field began with my medicines to treat the chronic tions, by decreasing pain, their own outcome. The pur- One of the most significant earning a Bachelor of Science diseases of our western cul- improving range of motion, pose of diabetes self-manage- signs of stress is an inability to degree in nursing, followed by ture: high blood pressure, and inducing deep relaxation- ment training is to prepare express feelings and emotions a Master of Arts degree in high cholesterol, diabetes type both physical and mental. Dr. patients with diabetes to make in a healthy manner causing Counseling Psychology, and II, and insulin resistance or Haller is available for women’s better informed decisions anger to erupt. Along with then the completion of a these angry outbursts can Doctorate of Philosophy in come the over use of alcohol Psychology, with an emphasis and/or drugs as a way to relax on Men’s Studies. This train- and de-stress. ing along with the work expe- In my 35 years of clinical rience has brought me to a practice, I have learned how to place where I am able to help help individuals cope with others effectively express their their problems and feel better feeling and emotions without about their lives without resorting to unhealthy behav- STRESS, see pg. 23 phychotherapist StressedOUT tense & anxious problems sleeping short temper trouble communicating drinking more than usual doing things to excess

Insulin Pumps Weight Loss problem with relationships Wayne Cunningham Ph.D • MLADC • LCMHC

[email protected] • 603-356-9955 Eastern Slope Inn Plaza • PO Box 476, North Conway, NH 03860

Page 14 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 To Your Health Helping Caregivers Navigate the Waters NORTH CONWAY — ical conditions or problems; • Consider a family confer- American families. They need a www.nfcacares.org More families than ever before know the names of their doctors ence: Invite family and close range of support to remain • National Alliance for are providing care for their and medications. friends to come together and healthy and continue in their Caregiving: aging parents, relatives and • Research available commu- discuss the care needed. If possi- caregiving role while balancing www.caregiving.org friends. Families need informa- nity services: Consider home ble, it's helpful to include the work and other family responsi- • Family Caregiver Alliance: tion and their own support serv- care, adult day services, meal care recipient in this meeting. bilities. www.caregiver.org ices in this critical caregiving delivery and help with everyday Allow family caregivers a chance Several outstanding organiza- Anyone who is presently a role, but frequently don’t know activities such as preparing to say what they need, what they tions provide valuable caregiver caregiver or expects to take on where to turn for help. meals and doing laundry. can provide, and ask others for information and support on the the role in the near future can The staff of Visiting Nurse, Understand the differences assistance. internet. Their resources find help from these sources, or Home Care & Hospice of between home health care and The enormous pressures and include free webinars, live chats, by contacting Visiting Nurse, Carroll County works closely in-home personal care by talk- risks of family caregiving— discussion groups, fact and tip Home Care & Hospice of with caregivers to help identify ing with home care profession- burnout, compromised health, sheets, and state-by-state elder- Carroll County at 1-800-499- their needs and available als and medical providers. depression and depletion of care assistance. 4171. Find them on Facebook resources. • Create a financial profile: financial resources—are a reali- • National Family Caregivers or on the Web at Caregiving for an older rela- Make a list of income sources ty of daily life for millions of Association: www.vnhch.org. tive, spouse, or loved one usual- such as Social Security and pen- ly starts for a health-related rea- sions, as well as monthly and son, whether from a medical annual expenses. Document Cloverleaf Farm releases new crisis or the worsening of a important items such as Social chronic condition. When the Security numbers, bank herbal skin care products need arises for assistance with accounts, credit cards and dri- EFFINGHAM — “Activities of Daily Living" ver's licenses. Cloverleaf Farm is proud to (ADLs) such as walking, • Review legal needs: announce that they have just bathing, dressing and eating, a Determine what relevant legal released five new herbal skin- spouse, relative, or friend usual- documents exist or need to be care products to rejuvenate ly steps in to assist. Initially, they created, such as living wills, tired bodies, hydrate dry skin, may provide the care them- health care proxy forms, trusts and better your dermal health. selves, arrange for care, or both. and financial powers of attorney. Customer demand and feed- However, it is easy to become Find out if existing documents back have led them to the overwhelmed as a new caregiv- are up-to-date and express the development of these new er. While every family’s situa- person’s current wishes. Locate creams and lotions. tion is different, some advance important documents, includ- Soft & Silky Lavender Skin planning and information can ing birth certificates, deeds to Cream is the perfect blend of help caregivers navigate homes and insurance policies. chamomile, calendula, and through these turbulent times. • Determine housing options comfrey. This wonderful Here are some helpful tips for and preferences: Depending on herbal healing cream is creat- the new or soon-to-be caregiv- the individual’s health and well- ed with their proprietary com- er: being, they may be able to stay • Start with a diagnosis: in their own home with some CLOVERLEAF, see pg. 23 Learning about a family mem- changes and additional help. If ber's diagnosis helps you under- not, consider other options such stand the disease process and as moving in with family, relo- plan ahead realistically. cating to an assisted living resi- Document the person’s health dence or continuing care retire- history including any past med- ment community.

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 15 Round-Ups Legendary folk singer Peter Yarrow to appear at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center FRYEBURG, Maine — Combining both the views of the emotional songwriter and the American political activist, few have managed to be as inspiring as world-renowned singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow, who will perform at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 7 – sharing messages of humanity, hope and activism. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $25- adults, $20-seniors (65 and older) and $15-students, and may be purchased on-line at www.fryeburgacademy.org or by contacting the box office at Courtesy (207) 935-9232. The theater is Combining both the views of the located at 18 Bradley St., on the emotional songwriter and the Campus of Fryeburg Academy American political activist, few have managed to be as inspiring as world-renowned singer/song- writer Peter Yarrow, who will per- form at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 7.

in Fryeburg, Maine. Parking is free. To those people privileged enough to experience the 1960s, one need only reference the group Peter, Paul & Mary to recognize the most well- known pieces of Peter’s work. These talented musicians formed a US folk-singing trio whose nearly 50-year career redefined 1960s folk music. The trio was composed of Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. As their fame grew, Peter, Paul and Mary developed a pas- YARROW, see pg. 23

Page 16 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Round-Ups MUSIC and the MIND lecture series continues Monday CONWAY — The second received her BA in both Music Education and Child brain, arguably the “still The cost is a suggested dona- lecture in a four-part series on and Developmental Development also from Tufts. developing” brain, and will be tion of $5 per evening. Please MUSIC and the MIND, pre- Psychology from Tufts In turn, the final two lec- held on the following two call 447-4737, or email sented by Mountain Top University, followed a year tures of the four-part series Mondays: May 20 and June 10 [email protected] Music Center, will be later by a Master’s degree in will focus on the maturing - something for everyone! g for more information. Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Brown Church in Conway Village. Presenter Julia Hendrickson, while continu- ing to focus on the develop- ment of the young mind, will again stimulate discussion on how music enhances not just our lives, but how our brain physically develops. In her previous lecture, Julia helped us understand the dif- ferent stages of cognitive development by using demon- strations, YouTube videos, hand-outs and challenging questions. Once again, audi- ence members are encouraged to add to this vibrant topic by bringing their own questions and life experience to the dis- cussion. Julia Hendrickson is a life- long practicing musician who lives in Silver Lake and teach- es both flute and piano throughout the area. Hendrickson attended the New England Conservatory of Music for one year, then

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 17 Out & About

Tasty cupcakes Ken Martin, Artistic Director, and co-founder of M&D Productions, shows off his "Irish Carbomb Cupcakes,” made with Guinness beer and Bailey's Irish Cream, dur- ing the third annual Cupcake Battle hosted by Valley Promotions at Settlers' Corner in North Conway on Feb. 16. Ken's tasty recipe finished in a tie for first place in the Home Baker Division of the event.

Winning baker Beth Carta-Dolan, owner of The Sugarmaker Bakery & Joseph's Spaghetti Shed in Glen, stands behind "David's Caramel Apple Spice Surprise Cupcakes,”her winning entry in the Professional Baker Division of the third annual Cupcake Battle hosted by Valley Promotions at Settlers' Corner in North Conway on Feb. 16. Beth's winning recipe was inspired by her father David's love of cheddar cheese with apple pie.

Pina colada Sheryl James of Danvers, Mass. displays her Pina Colada Cupcakes, her entry into the third annual Cupcake Battle hosted by Valley Promotions at Settlers' Corner in North Conway on Feb. 16.

Riding with Daddy Adam Saarimaki of Ontario, Canada and daughter Haiden enjoyed a speedy ride down the Nor'Easter Mountain Coaster at Attitash Mountain Resort in Bartlett on Feb. 16. Ms. Mt. Washington Valley Christina Howe, the reigning Ms. Mt. Washington Valley, offered tasty cupcake samples to guests attending the On third annual Cupcake Battle at Settlers' Corner in North Conway on Feb. 16. For more information on Valley course Promotions, which promotes non-profit events & fund- Eric Bonewald Talking strategy raising in the Mount Washington Valley, please visit: val- competes in Kennett Eagles coach Steve Cote talks with his team leypromotions.net. the Red Parka Pub Junior prior to the start of the second quarter of the Feb. 12 Challenge Cup game against Kingswood Regional High at Kennett High race at Attitash School in Redstone on Feb. 12. The Eagles went on to a Mountain 61-43 victory over the visiting Knights. Resort in Wax on Bartlett on Feb. 14. Luke Siebert of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation gave a free Photos by public demonstration of ski wax Good news on the horizon? choices and application tech- niques, at the Touring Center in Place an announcement Dennis Coughlin Jackson on Feb. 15. in your local paper!

Page 18 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Valley Education SAU 9 Middle School Science Fair Weekly As part of the curriculum for middle school, students in SAU9 will all be participating in a science fair in March that will prepare them for the MWV Regional Science Fair in May. Students have been working hard, coming up with testable questions and writing their plans. Each week, the Mountain Ear will feature some example’s and hope the community will support these student scientists.

Brianna Hargraves Kennett Middle School, Courtesy Seventh grade, Team Two, Student scientist Brianna Hargraves looks for evidence that ants have a Mr. Biche 'sweet tooth'. The question I am trying to Daniel Cradock ideas and it might give details answer is “Are ants more Kennett Middle School, to people that are doing simi- attracted to sweeter foods?” Seventh grade, Team two, Mr. lar research or projects. This question is interesting Biche So far, I have been enjoying because I always wondered if I am asking “ Can crickets working on my science fair ants preferred something and be trained to memorize a project with a few minor sweet other than grass or maze?” Memory is a interest- problems. Working with the seeds. ing subject to me but dealing crickets is fun and it helps me I plan to answer this ques- with humans is too easy so I'm gain knowledge about my tion by taking a number of trying to deal with another life project. It also helps me ants and feeding them plain form. Some scientists showed understand the crickets. and sweetened gelatin. I will that crickets can learn to asso- Working harder than I Courtesy Daniel Cradock is testing cricket memory. measure the mass of each gel- ciate vanilla odors with water. thought I could and working atin sample before and after I am using this to train crick- out every bug is challenging. I can't be given. I can say over- forward to sharing my results feeding to see how much the ets to complete a maze. At the find myself wanting to ask all I do enjoy working on my at the science fairs in March ants ate. When the experi- beginning of my experiment questions that don't have science fair project and I look and May. ment is done, I am going to my hypothesis was yes, crick- answers and seeking help that take my data and create a ets will be able to memorize a graph comparing amount of maze. Now I still think they food eaten. will reach the end of the maze I hypothesize that the har- but not by going through the vester ants will be more maze. The crickets will either attracted to the serving of try to jump over the walls or food with sugar than the serv- climb the walls. ing without sugar. So far, the In this experiment, very lit- experiment has been working tle so far has gone the way I out fine. I haven't had any thought it would. I thought major problems with the this experiment would be easy, experiment that have impact- but dealing with living crea- ed the results. However, at tures is harder than I thought. one point when I was ready to Time is also a factor. measure the mass of the gela- Dropping crickets into a box tin samples the ants dragged and expecting them to go to some sand into one of the the water doesn't work. I have food containers. To solve the to wait for them to want problem, I had to remove all water, then hope that they the sand to get the correct find it. measurement of mass. Some benefits for me are Some of the benefits of this that this will help me with sci- research are that this will help ence fair in the future and it other people learn more about gives me experience working ants than what they already and caring for living things, know. Even I have learned Benefits for others may vary. more about ants throughout This project could give people this experiment and I am more aware of their part in the environment. I am really glad that I choose to do my science experiment on ants. I have definitely learned a lot about them. I think ants are really amazing when it comes to the way they work as a colony. Throughout the experiment I got to watch them work and dig all these really cool tun- nels. I can’t wait to present and show the results of my experiment at the MWV Science Fair!

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 19 Valley Education White Mtn. Waldorf School to present “Tweens and Teens” lecture March 7 CONWAY — The White and the differing needs of boys pendent and public schools being features in Time White Mountain Waldorf Mountain Waldorf School will and girls), Coming of Age including the White Mountain Magazine, the Chicago School, including A Walk present a public lecture, (rethinking how to help the Waldorf School. In each role, Tribune, Parenting, Through The Grades every “Tweens and Teens,” at 12-14 year old prepare for a he has been helping children, Mothering, Times Union and Tuesday at 8am, which is an Salyard’s Center for The Arts changing world), Threshold adolescents and parents the LA Times. observation of grades 1-8 dur- in Conway on March 7 at 7 Issues (an overview of addic- explore issues such as social The Tweens and Teens lec- ing their main lesson. To regis- p.m. tive tendencies and how to difficulties with siblings and ture will be presented by Kim ter for these events, contact This wide-range presenta- meet them in creative ways) classmates, attention and John Payne at Salyard’s Center Karen Albert, Administrator, tion will introduce many issues and “But they are my friends!” behavioral issues at home and for The Arts in Conway, on 447-3168 or info@white- that challenge the modern-day (the peer group and defining school. He will also address March 7, starting at 7 p.m. mountainwaldorf.org. tweenager, teenager, parent the roles played within it and emotional issues such as defi- This event is free and open to Founded in 1984, The and teacher. Kim John Payne how can adults work with the ance, aggression, addiction the public and is sponsored by White Mountain Waldorf will present and explore many peer group and not against it). and self-esteem and the vital the White Mountain Waldorf School is an independent, not- issues effecting young people Kim John Payne, M.ED, has role that living a balanced sim- School. for-profit, non-sectarian between the ages of 10 and 18, been a family and school coun- ple life brings. The White Mountain school providing pre-school, and offer workable strategies selor, adult educator, consult- He has appeared frequently Waldorf School would like to kindergarten and elementary for navigating what is one of ant and researcher for twenty on media including ABC, especially thank The Conway education, located on 75 acres the most difficult periods for seven years. He regularly gives NBC, CBS and Fox, on radio Historic Society for providing in Albany, just south of parents, teachers and keynote addresses at interna- with the British Broadcast Salyard’s Center for The Arts Conway Village. teenagers alike. Some topics tional conferences for educa- Corporation, Sirius/XM, CBC for this event. Visit us on-line at include: Navigating the tors, parents, and therapists as and National Public Radio There are many opportuni- www.whitemountainwaldorf.o Squalls (the phases of adoles- well as runs workshops and NPR and in print including ties to learn more about the rg for more information. cence and how these may be trainings around the World. In expressed and anticipated), addition, he is a consultant and Venus & Mars (the similarities trainer to over 110 U.S. inde- Key Club prepares for silent auction NORTH CONWAY — that day to bid on items and in 30 minutes before the gen- The Kennett High School help raise money for charities. eral public to have a private Key Club, a community serv- Kennett High School Key meeting with Cinderella. The ice organization for high Club members have collected North Conway Scenic school students, is scheduled a large array of donated items Railroad has also donated to hold its 15th annual silent including a two night stay at passes for a train ride. auction to raise money for the Wentworth, worth over Key Club is a community charities at John Fuller $300, as well as stays at other service organization with Elementary School in North hotels and inns such as the more than 100 members at Conway on Sunday, Feb. 24, Snowflake in Jackson, Vera Kennett. These students do from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bradley merchandise (donat- volunteer work for several This charity fundraising ed by North Country local nonprofit agencies such event coincides with the Mt. Cottage), day passes to as Jen’s Friends Cancer Washington Valley Ski Kahuna Laguna (donated by Foundation, Believe in Books Touring’s Chocolate festival the Red Jacket) and various Literacy Foundation, and Courtesy and is located conveniently gift certificates to valley Angels and Elves, along with JBES students win Scholastic Art Awards close to the stop at the restaurants and other stores raising money for charities. Two eighth grade students from the Josiah Bartlett Elementary Whittaker Woods Center. around the area. All of the money raised goes School have recently been recognized as New Hampshire Scholastic Bidders do not have to be on Storyland donated a unique to charities, including pur- Art Award winners.Thea Howe-Hayward won an honorable mention the Chocolate Festival tour to item worth more than $800. chases for Kennett, Camp for her acrylic painting entitled "Captured," and Logan Levitt won partake in the Silent Auction This package includes four Sunshine in Casco, Maine, two honorable mention awards for her fashion entries. Logan was as there is lots of parking at day passes, front row seats to Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma also awarded a Silver Key for her photograph entitled "Jar of Hope". and near the school. Just stop the circus performance and a Institute in Boston, Mass., The two traveled with their families and JBES art teacher June by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. special pass that will let guests and Angels and Elves. McLeavey to an awards ceremony at Pinkerton Academy on Feb. 2. Their work was displayed along with some of the most artistically gifted students in the state of New Hampshire. We are delighted that Thea and Logan were recognized for their outstanding talents Local Students named to Dean’s List through such a prestigious program! for Fall 2012 at Merrimack College

NORTH ANDOVER, the School of Liberal Arts. degree completion and certifi- Mass. — Local residents were Kathryn Bishop, a resident cate programs. Its 2,600 recently named to the Fall of Center Conway, is a undergraduate and graduate 2012 Deans' List at Freshman in the School of students come from 20 states Merrimack College in North Science and Engineering. and 19 countries to form an Andover, Mass. engaged community of To be named to the Dean’s About Merrimack College thinkers, learners and achiev- List, a student must achieve a Founded in 1947 by the ers integrated in an academic 3.25 grade point average or Order of St. Augustine, culture of excellence, diversity higher, based on a 4.0 grading Merrimack College is a pri- and stature. The recent imple- system. vate, selective college located mentation of the College's Allison Wagner, a resident just minutes from Boston in ten-year strategic plan, The of Center Conway, is a North Andover, Agenda for Distinction, has Sophomore in the School of Massachusetts. The College led to renewed energy and Education. offers over 40 undergraduate sense of community, com- Brian Munck, a resident of majors in liberal arts, science bined with growth of our fac- Center Conway, is a Senior in and engineering and part-time ulty and student body.

Page 20 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Skiing with Sven

By Sven Cole ing. There are just too many name a few. Nordic racers, and some are up as they pushed some line I recently had a conversa- mind blowing skiers out there While the famous names ski adventurers. All of them that was likely above my pay tion with a young man who to pick just one, add to that make the list for obvious rea- bring something to the snow grade, but I held on and over wanted to know who my influ- the fact that there are just so sons, there are those whose that I find magical. From the time became comfortable and ences in skiing have been. many great ways to slide on names aren’t in the magazines comfort they display just when confident trying to keep up. What I think he meant as a snow! or the movies, but have a vibe they stand on a pair of skis, to Other memories are with simple question led into a con- It got me thinking about and talent that just draws you what they can make a pair of my Mom and Dad watching, versation that lasted for well who influences us as skiers, in and keeps you stoked on skis do to how they look at a on an old 13 inch Sony over two hours. It seemed and what it is about those ath- skiing. A handful of those mountain or a trail and just see Trinitron, as the Olympic every time I thought I had letes that draws us in. I started influences are: Phil Jensen, things that many of us don’t. downhill or slalom was on TV, completed my list, another thinking about those skiers Nate Harvey, Eli Walker, Don One thing that all of these watching as these skiers with name would pop up, and I’d and riders that I either watch O’Brien, Steve Vosburgh, individuals share is the smile mystical names teetered riff on not only that person, in awe, or find something Frank Howell, Geoff Stump, that comes across their faces between control and ultimate but why that individual had about their vibe that I just Hansi Johnson, Josh Mac, when there is good snow, good speed as they flew down the had such a large impact, and it can’t get enough of. When I Jamie Kimball, Kevin company, and good skiing to course. Not really knowing would lead to yet another long try to list them all out, the list Queenan, Jeremiah Beach, be had. what I was watching, but list of skiers. just never seems to end, but a John Urdi, Scott Hendricks, As I think about this list, my knowing that the skiers on the I think what this young man few of the better known names again a very incomplete list. mind starts buzzing with screen were doing things that was looking for was a “favorite include: Pirmin Zubriggen, Then there are two of my memories. Some of them are mere mortals couldn’t. Other skier,” for which I don’t have Vergard Ulvang, Glen Plake, biggest influences- my Dad days out on the hill with one memories are from being at an answer; instead, I have lists Mike Hattrup, Brooks Dodge, and my wife. of the mentioned, often me of skiers who leave my jaw on H-cubed Schneider, Ben Some of these athletes are chasing them trying to keep Skiing, see pg. 22 the floor or who I work hard Wheeler, Dan Egan, Bode downhill racers, some are to try and emulate, or who I Miller, Sue Wemyss, Donna freeskiers, some ski telemark, just sit back and enjoy watch- Weinbrecht, Craig Kelly, to some snowboard, a few are Valley Education Locals named to PSU President’s List PLYMOUTH — The fol- Emily Brown of Conway graduate and approximately lowing students have been Sophia Dexter of Conway 3,000 graduate students. named to Plymouth State Alexandra George of The 170-acre campus offers University's President's List. Madison a New England classic look To be named to the Kaitlyn Horan of Fryeburg, combined with up-to-date President's List, a student Maine facilities including the must achieve a grade point Kristin Horan of Fryeburg, Lamson Library and Learning average of 3.7 or better for the Maine Commons; the Boyd Science fall 2012 semester and must Carly Pelletier of Conway Center; Langdon Woods, a have attempted at least 12 Brooke Sanderson of North LEED certified, environmen- credit hours during the semes- Conway tally conscious residence hall; ter. These credit hours must Megan Spoor of North and PSU's newest addition, a be in courses that earn grade Conway Welcome Center and Ice points and the student must Tearyn Twombly of Conway Arena and the Silver Center have completed all such cours- Plymouth State University for the Arts. Plymouth State es attempted. is a regional comprehensive University is part of the Morgaine Andrews of university offering a rich, stu- University System of New North Conway dent-focused learning envi- Hampshire and accredited by Shianna Bissen of Center ronment with an enrollment the New England Association Conway of approximately 4,300 under- of Schools and Colleges. Local students named to PSU Dean’s List PLYMOUTH — The fol- average between 3.5 and 3.69 The 170-acre campus offers a lowing students have been during the fall semester and New England classic look com- named to Plymouth State must have attempted at least 12 bined with up-to-date facilities University's Dean's List: credit hours during the semes- including the Lamson Library Marshal Cassell of Bartlett ter. These credit hours must be and Learning Commons; the Buffy Garland of Freedom in courses that earn grade Boyd Science Center; Langdon Alexander Hollatz of points and the student must Woods, a LEED certified, Tamworth have completed all such courses environmentally conscious resi- Jennifer Kelly of Eaton attempted. dence hall; and PSU's newest Center Plymouth State University is addition, a Welcome Center Megan Oktavec of a regional comprehensive uni- and Ice Arena and the Silver Tamworth versity offering a rich, student- Center for the Arts. Plymouth Jason Stefano of Fryeburg, focused learning environment State University is part of the Maine with an enrollment of approxi- University System of New To be named to the Dean's mately 4,300 undergraduate Hampshire and accredited by List at Plymouth State, a stu- and approximately 3,000 grad- the New England Association dent must achieve a grade point uate students. of Schools and Colleges. Elmira College students named to Dean's List for academic achievement for the Fall 2012 term ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira higher. New York, is one of the great College has released its Elizabeth Delmonico '13 of small colleges of the nation. Dean's List for Academic Fryeburg, Maine is majoring To learn more about what Acievement for the Fall 2012 in Psychology. Elmira College has to offer, Term. The Dean's List recog- Elmira College, located in navigate to www.elmira.edu or nizes students that have a the Finger Lakes Region of call 800-935-6472 to schedule grade point average of 3.6 or beautiful, historic upstate your visit to Elmira College.

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NORTH CONWAY — more experienced practitioner strengthen the capacity of your development efforts. projects that were sustained by Many naively assume that who seeks to build a stronger organization to accomplish its This seminar will help you grants from foundations, pub- seeking financial support from knowledge base. overall mission. clarify your thinking and exam- lic sources, and private dona- a charitable source is as easy as Writing a grant is just one of This Seminar is being spon- ine your motivation for seeking tions. Christos serves as writing home for money. It’s the many tasks involved in the sored by Mount Washington financial support from private adjunct faculty in Philosophy not that way. overall process of securing Valley Promotions and will foundations and from other to the University of Maine sys- The Grant Writing funding from a foundation, take place in two sessions in public and private funding tem. Mr. Gianopoulos has Academy is an opportunity to corporation, or other philan- North Conway. sources. We will examine the taught a graduate level course learn the practice of preparing thropy. The process includes Dates: March 22 and April entire proposal writing in Grant Writing and proposals to bring in funding research, fact finding, relation- 29. process, including letters of Development in the Nonprofit to support needed projects in ship building and stewardship. Participants will gain an inquiry and full blown propos- Organization at the Muskie the nonprofit arena. It is a sem- It also requires an understand- understanding of the steps als. You will be given the School of Public Service since inar suited for both the begin- ing of strategy to make sure involved in: opportunity to engage in an 1997. He is a graduate of ner who is prepared for a thor- that the funding you seek will -Identifying prospective interactive and “hands-on” Bowdoin College with gradu- ough overview of the fund rais- not only address the need you funding sources. learning experience that will ate degrees from American and ing process as well as for the plan to address, but also -Recognizing the impor- raise your confidence level sup- Syracuse Universities. He is tance of a comprehensive fund port and increase your chances former Selectman in the Town raising plan. of funding. of Greene, Maine, and he -Developing a targeted Christos J. Gianopoulos is an served as Chairperson of the approach to seek support. independent consultant who Town’s Planning Board. -Approaching potential advises leaders in the business Christos also served as chair of funding sources and preparing world, government, and in the the C. G. Jung Center Board of overtures. non-profit arena. Christos got Directors in Brunswick, -Writing proposals in for- his start working with Maine. mats adapted to meet the Foundations when he served as Space is limited and the cost expectations of the grant staff to the Urban Crisis Fund is $125 per person for both ses- maker. of Syracuse, N.Y. He returned sions. To register, or to -Maintaining a commitment to Maine in 1972, where he inquire, contact Lisa DuFault to follow through in your worked on many innovative at 374-6241. Skiing, from pg. 21 premiers for Greg Stump’s or The Good the Rad and the Montets in A Blizzard of early movies and getting to Gnarly. Ahhhs, hands out front at just talk to Mike Hattrup or Glen All of these memories, and the right angle, a bit of an air- Plake- and being a wide eyed thousands more, all roll plane turn with the inside leg middle schooler as they stood around in my head and influ- elevated just enough so that there in the flesh, right after ence how I ski every day. I can when he touched back down seeing them, larger than life picture how Hattrup looked as he’s be able to reload his on the screen shredding crazy he ripped a huge GS style turn downhill ski and continue the lines in the Maltese Flamingo through the crud at Grand turn. Or picturing how per- fectly balanced Vergard Ulvang was on his classic skis as he blasted up a short hill in the Lillehammer Games in the relay where the Italians eventually beat the Norwegians. These pictures in my head are what I often measure myself against as I ski. How am I standing on my skis, where are my hands, where are my eyes, how is my bal- ance. Often, I can convince myself that I am skiing just like my heroes, but then someone will show me a bit of video or a photo and I realize just how much work I have to do! This is a great way to improve, have a buddy shoot some footage, even just on an iPhone, and then identify those areas where you can make those small improve- ments. Regardless of who your ski- ing heroes and influences are, the key is to get out and enjoy your own time on the hill. It’s fun to watch others, but it is more fun to make your own turns. With that in mind I always try to remember my Dad’s advice, “skiing is a dance, and the mountain always leads”- I’m not sure where that came from, but it makes a lot of sense. Follow Sven on Twitter @svencole.

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Yarrow, from pg. 16 sion for political and social D.C. They sang at the 1969 Even if you don’t recognize shows and radio stations all Plane,” “Light One Candle” activism. In 1963, the trio March on Washington, which Yarrow or the group by name, across the country. Other pop- and “Day is Done.” marched with Rev. Dr. Martin Yarrow, himself, helped to you will surely recognize their ular songs in the Yarrow reper- Peter Yarrow’s Web site is Luther King in both Selma, organize. all-time greatest hit “Puff, the toire include “If I Had a under construction, but you Alabama, and Washington, To the younger generations: Magic Dragon” – a song that Hammer,” “Blowin’ in the may check out some videos on still frequents children’s TV Wind,” “Leaving on a Jet You Tube. Stress, from pg. 14 Cloverleaf, from pg. 15 resorting to negative behav- Suboxone treatment), emo- bination of healing herbs to many other countries. part in being product testers. iors. 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Cloverleaf Farm prod- healing to our healing center,” riencing a variety of issues working with me, you can feel body lotion for the whole fam- ucts are made right on the says Lambert.?? including, by not limited to; better about your life and your ily. farm, in small controllable Cloverleaf Farm Herbal addictive disorders (including relationships. Cloverleaf Farm, a natural batches, to ensure the fresh- Apothecary is located on Kind, from pg. 3 body care company based in ness and quality of our prod- Route 153 in Effingham, and Effingham, has been develop- ucts. They use only farm is open by appointment for KIND festival dropped off by Friday, May 3. ing and creating herbal prod- grown organic herbs and only herbal, aromatherapy, Bach • Draw, paint, color images Projects can be emailed to car- ucts for over 12 years. The 100 percent pure organic Flower consultations and of what kindness looks like [email protected] or business is a collaborate effort essential oils. 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Their products are now blends for their products, the author of “The Healing • Perform songs, dance or Evergreen Institute for shipped all over the globe, Michael is in charge of mar- Garden,” a series which theatrical performances Wellness at PO Box 399, including France, Germany, keting, website development, appears in the Mountain Ear reflecting kindness Conway, NH 03818. Ireland, Canada, Australia, and product shipping. Family the third Thursday of each Already seven area schools All contributions will be Japan, and Britain as well as and friends happily do their month. are planning their kindness showcased on a Wall of projects. We ask that all sub- Kindness Saturday, May 18 in missions either be mailed or Schouler Park. Entertainment LOUNGES,TAVERNS & PUBS Almost There – Albany Shannon Door Pub – Jackson Village Libby, from pg. 2 February 22 – Simon Crawford Band/every February 21 – Dennis O’Neil & Friday @ 4pm Jon Deveneau, 7pm. a two-day trip with an with our two hours’ climb, February 22– Marty Quirk 8pm/ Apres Ski 4-6pm unnamed companion from occupied but 10 minutes. Our Attitash Mountain Resort – Bartlett February 23– Marty Quirk 8pm/ Apres Ski 4-6pm February 21 – Ptarmigan’s Pub, Now Is Now (A) February 24– Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford Bridgton to Pleasant skis carried us down, down at February 22 – Ptarmigan’s Pub, 7:30pm Mountain and return. His times with the rapidity of an North of Ashville (A) account of this trip was pub- express train and we made but February 23 – Ptarmigan’s Pub, Hindsite (A) Shovel Handle Pub – Jackson lished in the Portland Sunday one halt during the whole of February 23 – Bear Peak Lodge, Den Sessions February 21 – Joel Cage Telegram on March 24, 1909. the journey. It is a novel expe- w/ Al Shafner (A) February 22 – Jeff Conley February 23 – Jon Sarty The article contains some of rience this sliding off a moun- The Conway Café February 24 – Justin James Libby’s strongest statements tain and always exciting how- February 23 – Every Sat. Mike’s Mobile Tunes about skiing. ever frequently done. It February 27 – Every Wed. Red Gallagher’s Wentworth – Jackson Starting in Bridgton, Libby requires steady nerves, cool “Humortunes!” February 22 – Ronnie Chase (D) and his friend took the narrow judgment and a dexterous use February 23 – Ronnie Chase (D) The Corner House Inn – Center Sandwich gauge train south and got off of the steering pole. Like February 21 - Becky Rule, Storytelling Dinner White Mountain Hotel – North Conway at a whistle stop in Denmark. automobiling, skiing is a sen- February 22 - Jon Sarty February 22 – Mike Jewel (D) From there they skied gener- sation and its kind differs with February 23 – Heather Pierson(D) ally northwest along aban- the journey taken.” Delaney’s – North Conway February 24 – Sunday Piano Brunch doned roads. Reaching Libby’s most eloquent state- February 27 – Eds Meds with Mike Jewel Pleasant Mountain, they ment of skiing’s immense The Inn at Thorn Hill – Jackson Wildcat Inn & Tavern – Jackson Village ascended the easterly slope to recreational possibilities was February 23 – Mike Jewel February 23- Al Shafner,Apres Ski 2-4pm the summit. The views from the following, the wrap-up of TBA, 8:30pm-close the peak were extensive, his 1909 Pleasant Mountain Lyceum – Tamworth February 24- Jonathan Sarty, 6:30-8:30pm stretching as far south as adventure: February 24 – Sundays “Live at the Lyceum”, February 26- Hoot Night,Open Mic with 1:30-3:30pm. Jonathan Sarty Biddeford, he noted. “We who live in the country The pair then skied down must make our own good May Kelly’s Cottage – North Conway Wildcat Mountain – Pinkham Notch the western side to the base. times; certain things which we February 22 – Dennis & Davy (N) February 23- Ski with WOKQ (A) Here they spent the night at a covet are denied to us, but February 24 – Irish Seisium, 3-7pm February 24- Blues & Brunch: Mo’ Blues (B) farmhouse, doubtless owned whatever the season, none the McGrath’s Tavern – North Conway White Lake Inn and Tavern – Tamworth by one of Libby’s many friends less in Winter than in February 21 – Now Is Now, 9pm February 22 – Casual Labor, 7:00pm and insurance customers. The Summer, there is always February 23 – TBA, 9pm February 23 – Open Mic with Josh Vekos following day the two men opportunity for genuine skied north along the base of recreation and in the whole Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub – North Conway Wolverine Grille - North Conway the mountain, then veered list of possibilities we, who February 21 – Thursday Trivia Night (N) Every Wednesday – February 25– Monday Billiard-Golf Night Open Mike with Simon Crawford east to cross Moose Pond and know, say skiing has no rival.” February 22 – RevTones return to Bridgton. Scott Andrews is a snowsports Red Parka Pub – Downtown Glen February 23- Blue Rotic Libby described the fast trip journalist who has been writing February 21 – Jonathan Sarty 5pm down the westerly slope: about skiing in Mount February 25 – Open Mic’ with Ryan St. Onge “Our descent, in contrast Washington Valley for 27 years. (N)=Nightlife, (A)=Afternoon, (D)=Dinner, (B)=Brunch

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ity of life. No registration Blood Pressure Clinic, 3rd Wed. Swiriduk at 603-323-5100. There created by the makers of “Coraline”. necessary. FMI: F. of the month, 11:15-12:15 at the are a limited number of seats avail- Popcorn and it’s all free. Bring a SAVE THE DATE Gardiner Perry, D. Min, Center. able, so call now to reserve. friend for Vacation Week! FMI: CPC at 603 662 9552 *Wii practice from 10:30 to 1:30. Remember: You can do it! 603-447-5552. Saturday, March 2,. Ham & Bean Practice your golf swing, tennis Supper. 5-7pm. Conway Village Begins again in January. game or bowling. Game day at Mount Washington Valley Conway Public Library. Congregational Church. Every Tuesday. Walk 12:30. Play bridge, scrabble, Choral Society rehearsals are held Snowflake Story Time for 3 & $ through the Grades at Cribbage, Canasta, Rummy or in the Kennett Middle School year olds. 10:30am. 45 minutes of Benefits Deaconate Fund. White Mountain Waldorf board games. Choral Rooms on Mondays. We fun with Winter songs, rhymes, and School. 8-9:30am. This is Thursday: will gather at 7:00pm. Nancy Farris stories. No registration necessary. a great opportunity to see how *Belly Dance Class at 9:0am. and George Weiss will be with us Guests ad older siblings always wel- Ongoing Events Waldorf Education is taught in the *Chair Exercises at 10:30am. again this season. FMI: come. Alzheimer’s Support Group elementary and middle school class- Friday: [email protected]. meets second and fourth Tuesday of rooms, by educating the whole *Swimming at the MWV Aquatic Share this information with others February $1 A BAG SALE. each month at the Merriman child: academically, emotionally, Center after lunch – board Center who like to sing. Need altos and Thrift shop of the Lovell United House, Memorial Hospital. socially, and spiritually. Parents only bus Gibson. tenors! Church of Christ. Rt. 25 in Center Caregivers will find sympathetic and please. FMI: 603-447-3168 or *Walking Club. 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Microcosmos age-appropriate stories FMI Call across from the Courtyard Café; weeks. $30./members. $0./non- captures the fun and adventure of a 367-8545 @ madisonlib on Twitter open Tues. through Sat. 10am to Gibson members. BINGO! Sponsored by Theatre spectacular hidden universe for a clue. 3pm or The Harrison House offer- *Stretch, Balance & Strength. 10- North, every Friday night at revealed in a breathtaking close-up ing a variety of domestic goods and 11am in the activity room. 6:30pm, doors open at 3:30pm. view unlike anything you’ve ever Blood pressure checks at the much more; located at 223 E. Main Located at St. Anne’s Hall on seen. Freedom Village Store Tuesday St at driveway entrance to the shel- “Care for the Caregiver Support School Street, Berlin Largest payout Freedon Public Library. 6:30pm. mornings. ter Shop or re-purpose your items Group” Self-care for those caring in the area Mary Lou Dow will speak on to help the shelter. Open Tues. for a loved one at home is the focus Nutrition and Exercise. FMI: 539- The Cook Memorial Library in Thurs. Sat. & Sun. 10 am~3 pm. of this support group that meets Walk –in –Wednesdays. 9am- 5176. Tamworth holds "Stories and FMI Call 447-5605 Wednesday’s at the Gibson Center 4pm. Visiting Nurse, home Care & Songs" a story time for young chil- at 12:30pm. No registration neces- Hospice of Carroll County, 1529 Attitash Race Team hosting the dren on the first 3 Tuesdays of each Mt. Top Music for babies (free). sary. For more information, call F. White Mountain Highway, NC. Winter film created by the Ski month at 10:30. Tech Tuesday is Babies from birth through eighteen Gardner Perry, D. Min., CPC at Next to Green Granite Inn. Basic Channel at the Grand Summit held from 3:00-4:00. FMI months play interactive games 603-662-9552.. health screenings, blood pressure, Hotel at 7pm. Winter is an original [email protected] 323- involving familiar songs, rhymes foot checks, advance directives, Ski Channel feature length film 8510. and rhythm. Every Thursday from Gibson Center for February & questions about home health care starring extraordinary athletes. It 9:30-10:am. For toddlers and their March. AARP Income Tax services. Free and open to the pub- appeals to all audiences, young and North Conway Community caregiver’s dance, play rhythm and Preparation. Free for low income lic. FMI: 356-7006 or 1-800-499- old, inspiring us to reach our goals Legal Services (CLS) has a low cost acoustical instruments, sing and play and over 60. Monday-Wednesday, 4171. and live our dreams. legal clinic (by appointment only) games using familiar songs. starting February 4. Please call for every Wednesday in North Conway. Thursday 10:15 – 11:00 FMI call your time: 356-3231. Kiwanis Club of the Mount M & D Productions will present FMI 888-696-3393 or 473-2002. 447-4737 Washington Valley meets every the first show of their 2013 season. CLS is a 501 c 3 non-profit Check “A Course in Miracles, a study Wednesday evening at the New “Of Mice & Men”. Directed by us out at www.lowpaylaw.org MWV Children’s Museum 2936 course. Thursday s, 10-11;30am. England Inn and Lodge at 6pm. Dennis O’Neil, this tells the tragic www.nhcommunitylegal.com Rt16 North Conway - Music For Bidson Center. Facilitated by David Kiwanis is a global organization of story of two misplaced migrant Tots held at MWV Children's Brand. The course is on going, volunteers dedicated to changing ranch workers who move from place CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step Museum. Mountain Top Music with weekly attendance is not necessary. the world, one hild and one commu- to place in search of new job oppor- Fellowship of men and women in Sharon Novak every Friday at You may join at any time. This is an nity at a time. FMI: 603-722-7267. tunities during the Great the development and maintenance 11am. Kids History Tree House: A independent study group, not affili- Depression in California. Doors of healthy relationships. Tuesdays at safe indoor Tree House for kids to ated with any church, religious Jackson Public Library hosts open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. FMI: 7pm at Eastern Slope Inn, Gibson play in with the near by History group or organization. monthly storytime ; held the 3rd 603-662-7591. Suite, No. Conway FMI 207-283- Tree exhibit. Dress-up Drama Thursday of each month at 10am. 3267 or email Bill @ Center: for Kids 0-9 can dress-up in TAOIST TAI CHI offers classes The program is free and open to all. Effingham Public Library. [email protected] a multitude of costumes then put on for the beginner, continued learning Call the library for more informa- Writers’ Night. 7pm. 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AMC Staff picks the Club meets twice monthly year- drensmuseum.org $ 5.00 suggested gram to strengthen their bones and flick, and you sit back and enjoy. round on the second Wednesday at donation per child. Some programs The Breakfast Club, the monthly muscles. At the Eaton Town Hall Movie starts just after 8:00 pm 1:30 PM & on the third Tuesday at with Healthy Kids Gold /Maine M&D Productions’ Executive on Tuesday and Thursday for 9- Programs are free & open to the 7:00 PM at the home of Barbara M. Care are free Director meeting is held the 1st 10am; at the North Conway public. FMI AMC at (603) 466- Savary, 1724 NH Rte #16 on the Monday of each month at M&D Congregational Church on Tuesday 2727. corner of the South end of Bald Hill Recurring Events at the Gibson Productions, call Mark at 603 662 and Thursday for 11am-noonpm. Road. Everyone interested in Center: 7591 to reserve your seat. FMI: CCRSVP Monday-Friday, “Of Mice & Men” . M & D stamps is welcome! FMI 603-447- Mondays: 8am-4pm at 356-9331. Productions. First show of the 2013 5461 or email Barbara @ *Chair Exercise at 10:30am. Alzheimer’s Support Group Season! Directed by Dennis O’Neil [email protected]. *Bowling after lunch. Board the meets on the second and fourth Friends of the Conway Public tells the tragic story of George bus and travel to Saco Valley Sports Tuesdays of each month at 1:30pm Library. Monthly meeting at 4pm, Milton and Lennis Small, two dis- Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30- Center; bowl two strings. at the Merriman House, Memorial the third Wednesday of each month. placed migrant ranch workers, who 6:30pm at the Ossipee Valley Bible Tuesday: Hospital. Caregivers will find sym- move from place to place in search Church (near Napa Auto). FMI: Second Tuesday each month: pathetic and knowledgeable support Calendar of Events of new job opportunities during the Vikki at 323-3369. Blood pressure Clinics and VNA and advice. FMI: 356-5461. Ext. Great Depression in California. foot checks at 11:am to 12:00 and 194. Thursday 2.21 Doors open at 7:00pm, show at Loss and Recovery Group. For the last and blood pressure checks. Wine Down. Thursday at the 7:30pm. Performed on 22,23.FMI: those who have lost a loved one, this *Lunch & games at Silver Lake There will be a FREE Adult Snowville Inn. One Price. Sample 662-7591. group meets Wednesday’s at 5:30pm Landing. Lunch is at noon, followed Learner Study Group meeting by featured wines, enjoy a glass and at Visiting Nurse, Home Care & by games or a movie. appointment on Saturdays for choose from three appetizers. FMI: Friday Painters – meet every hospice of Carroll County, 1529 *10:00am Strength, Balance & 10am-noon at Carroll Academy, 11 447-2818 Friday from 9:00 – 12:30 begin stu- White Mountain Highway ( former Stretch with Bobbi Broeme. Runnell’s Hall, Chocorua ( cross dio work. FMI 356-2787 Lenox Bldg). Experience shows that Wednesday: from the Chocorua Library). Focus Conway Public Library. 5:00pm. www.mwvarts.org Meet in a group process aimed toward Last Wednesday of the month: will be on all 5 content areas: Young adults , Next Gen, enjoys Downstairs Gallery of MWVArts, recovery from the loss of a loved one Ambulance Blood Pressure Clinics Reading, Social Studies, Science, Movie Day with a screening of 16 Norcross Place, North Conway can significantly enhance one’s qual- from 11:45 to 12:45. Math and Writing. FMI: Elisabeth “ParaNorman” an animated comedy Village. Will have a studio schedule Page 24 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 Valllllley Viiisiiion Channelll 3 Schedulll e:: 9:00a Charity Chatter 7:30a Let's Move! FEB.. 22-28,, 2013 9:30a Remember When 8:30a Your Workout FEB.. 22-- 28,, 2013 10:00a Around the State House (((Schedullle Subjjject to Change))) Tuesday, 2/26 websiiite:: www..vv3tv..org 12:00p Scholar Bowl (adult games 1 and 2) phone:: 603---356---8941 1:00p Lost in Movies 9:00a Conway Rec Kids Basketball 1:30p Couch Potatoes Championships Friday, 2/22 3:00p Conway Rec Kids Basketball 12:00p Charity Chatter 5:30a Conway Budget Committee (2/20) Championships 12:30p Remember When 7:30a Let's Move! 5:00p Charity Chatter 1:00p Around the State House 8:30a Your Workout 5:30p Remember When 3:00p Conway School Board (2/25) 6:00p Around the State House 5:00p TBA 9:00a Scholar Bowl (adult games 1 and 2) Thursday, 2/28 7:00p Conway Selectmen (2/19) 7:00p Pawprints 10:00a Lost in Movies 5:30a Conway Selectmen (2/26) 10:30a Couch Potatoes 9:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/20) 7:30p Hockey: Kennett vs Portsmouth 9:20p Conway School Board (2/25) 7:30a Let's Move! 12:00p Recreation Weekly Sunday, 2/24 8:30a Your Workout 12:30p Breakfast with Willie 6:00a Rec Weekly Wednesday, 2/27 9:00a Rec Weekly 1:00p Left & Right 9:30a Breakfast With Willie 2:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/20) 6:30a Breakfast With Willie 6:00a Conway School Board (2/25) 7:30a Let's Move! 7:30a Let's Move! 10:00a Kennett Girls Playoff 5:00p Conway Rec Kids Basketball Basketball Championships 8:30a Your Workout 8:30a Your Workout 9:00a Charity Chatter 9:00a Pawprints 12:00p Pawprints 7:00p Around the State House 12:30p Hockey: Kennett vs Portsmouth 8:10p LIVE Kennett Hockey vs Portsmouth 9:30a Remember When 9:30a Hockey: Kennett vs Portsmouth 10:00a Around the State House 12:00p Conway School Board (2/25) 2:00p Conway Selectmen (2/26) 10:00p Charity Chatter 4:00p Rec Weekly 10:30p Remember When 12:00p Pastor Tim 3:00p Conway Selectmen (2/26) 12:30p Fryeburg Municipal Programming 5:10p Hockey: Kennett vs Portsmouth 4:30p Breakfast With Willie 5:00p Kennett Girls Playoff Basketball Saturday, 2/23 7:00p Fryeburg Academy Wrestling 7:00p Rec Weekly 7:30p Breakfast With Willie 7:00p Scholar Bowl (adult games 3 and 4) 5:30a Conway Budget Committee (2/20) Monday, 2/25 8:00p Lost in Movies 7:30a Let's Move! 8:00p Kennett Girls Playoff Basketball 6:00a Fryeburg Academy Wrestling 9:30p Conway Selectmen (2/26) 8:30p Around the Valley 8:30a Your Workout 9:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/27)

available shortly. Bring something Productions. First show of the 2013 about the different trees in the Conway Public Library. 6:30pm. dinner will be held on Friday, March of your own to work on this week. Season! Directed by Dennis O’Neil Glen, listen for distinct bird calls. Monthky meeting of the Mt. 15. tells the tragic story of George Understand how the ecosystem Storytellers Guild. Come to listen Knights of Columbus, Our Lady Milton and Lennis Small, two dis- works in Pinkham Notch. FMI: or come to tell. All are welcome. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation: of the Mountains Church, Noorth placed migrant ranch workers, who 603-466-2333. Tuesday Trekkers Snowshoe Social Conway. 5-7pm. Eggplant move from place to place in search Prescott Farm Environmental Trek. Beginner to expert. FMI: 603- Parmesan with Ziti, Garden Salad of new job opportunities during the Attitash Mountain. 10am-3pm. U Education Center, Laconia. Full 383-9355. and Italian Bread. Take out is avail- Great Depression in California. Go Girl Race Series: Dual Gaint Moon Snowshoe Walk. 7-8:30pm. able. Door open at 7:00pm., show at Slalom. Join us in the fight against Wednesday. 2.27 7:30pm. FMI: 662-7591. brest cancer in fun racing competi- Tuesday 2.26 2-4-1 Wednesday X/C Skiing. Eric’s Awesome Waxing tion . Registration at 8-9:45am in Great Glen Trails. Nordic Go online eat www.jacksonxc.org to Demonstration at the Jackson Ski Cranapalooza at Cranmore. A the South Wing. Event 11am-1pm. Warm-up. It’s been months since download a coupon for 2-4-1 Touring Foundation. Eric will teach celebration of winter, skiing, fun, Awards at 2pm. you have been on snow, but you can Wednesday. you how to maintain wax less and friends and family! Join us this after- pick up right where you left off. Join wax skis - classic and skate.3:30- noon for s’mores roasting, face 24th Annual Chocolate Festival. the Great Glen Ski School Director Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham 4:30pm. FMI: 603-383-9355. painting and family fun. All Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring and Olympian Sue Wemyss for the Notch Visitor Center.Exploring Saturdays 12.29.12 through & Snowshoe Foundation. FMI: Nordic Warm-up. Every session 9- Hungary. Join Theo and Melanie Go RED for Women’s Heart 3.9.2013. Fireworks Jan. 19, Feb 356-9920. This is truly the 10am Sue will have an optional wax- Stibbons on a visit to Budapest and Disease at Great Glen Trails. 16, Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and will start at “Sweetest Day on the Trails.” Visit ing clinic. Ski session to follow 10- towns on the River Danube, using February is heart month! Red is the 6:30pm. FMI: 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. very trailside stop and enter a draw- 1:30am. only public transportation, and color of the day, so come to Great ing for a $2000 gift certificate to be walking in the Buda Hills. The pro- Glen Trails wearing your best red Theatre in the Woods, Intervale, used at any of these businesses. Carroll County Coalition for gram follows the 6pm International sweater or outfit and receive 50% NH. Believe in Books Character Public Health will be sponsoring a Dinner featuring the cuisine of off trail passes, rentals, and a GO Breakfast. 9:30-11:00am. Join for a Wright Museum, Wolfeboro. free training session at 11am at the Hungary. 8pm. RED DRESS pin. Help raise dis- continental breakfast with one of 2:00pm. Cabin Fever Lecture Conway Village Fire Station on ease awareness. the Believe in Books characters! Series: Carlson’s Raiders; 2nd Continuity of Operations Planning. Conway Public Library Winter Marine Raiders Battalion. Presented Ian Dyer the State Disaster coordi- Story Time begins for Babies. Friday Gliders at Jackson Ski FREE Adult Learner Study by Harold Sheffield. Join us for a nator for the American Red 10:30am.Our infant story times are Touring. 2 hour ski with classical Group, 10am -noon. Carroll talk with World War II veteran cRosswoll go over the importance of the perfect combination of board technique lead by ski school instruc- Academy, 11 Runnell’s Hall, Harold Sheffeld. He enlisted in the COOP. FMI: 301-1252 or book stories, music and movement. tors and friends. Technique tips. Chocorua, NH; across from the Marine Corps in 1942 right after [email protected] to reserve your We invite all children and their After skiing the group gathers in the Chocorua Library. 10 week course the attach on Pearl Harbor. Listen spot. caregivers to enjoy an open group Touring Center for refreshments will focus on all 5 content area: to his story. FMI: 569-1212. Space play after the story time program and socializing. $10pp for the day Reading, Social Studies, Science, is limited. RSVPs are strongly Granite State College. ends. FMI: 603-447-5552. pass or annual members can join for Math and Writing. Call Elizabeth encouraged to ensure seating for all. 53Technology Lane, Conway. 1pm. the season for $45.00. Swiriduk at 323-5100 to sign up. Preview event of the spring OLLI ( Bartlett School Cafeteria, Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) 6:30pm. Meet the Candidates MWV Children’s Museum Kid’s Art Class. 10am-noon. Notch Visitor Center. 8pm. Intrepid classes in our area. Learn about the Night. Meet the four candidates Science Fair at the Annex Building Riverstones Bakeshop and Pleasant Descent. This documentary cap- classes, socialize with OLLI mem- vying for the two seats on the next to Staples. 3-5pm. The Street Arts. Kelly Labrie will be the tures the classic backcountry skiing bers, meet th epresentrs and the Bartlett School Board. Ask ques- Science Fair will have interactive instructor. FMI: 207-653-5241 for experience of Tuckerman Ravine on OLLI staff, renjoy refreshments an tions and be an informed voter. exhibits and activities with several more details. Mount Washington and explores dadd your name to the mailing list. Refreshments provided. Sponsored organizations presenting tables the rich history of the ravine, which OLLI offers a wide array of classes by the Bartlett Education throughout the evening. There will Every Saturday. MWV Ski has been home to triumph and in literature, th earts, history, sports, Association. be music, healthy snacks, and wild Touring. 1:30pm. Guided snowshoe tragedy since the early 1020’s. current issues, financial planning, animals.FMI: 356-2992. walk along the East Branch and and much more! FMI: 513-1377 or Bridgton Recreation Department Saco rivers. The tour will depart Monday 2.25 go to www.olli.granite.edu hosts a program for wood carvers 7- Saturday 2.23 form the Touring Center and last The Mount Washington 9pm each Wednesday. This pro- 2nd Annual Pink Flamingo 1.5-2 hours covering a distance of Stompers Square Dance Club is Conway Public Library. 10:30am. gram is free and light refreshments Fundraiser from 2.16-24, 2013. to less than 2 miles at an easy pace for holding a Square Dance Workshop Winter story time begins for 2’s. will be served. Held at 26 North help community members with the all ages and abilities. Reservations every Monday night from 6:45- Features short stories, songs, and High St, which is behind the old financial challenges they face during are required. FMI: 603-356-9020. 9:00pm at the Conway American finger plays. We invite all children town hall in the Bridgton Ice Rink. their battle with cancer. Help raise Legion on Tasker Hill Road, 2nd and their caregivers to enjoy and FMI: Bob Carey at 978-290-1879 or funds by Flocking your friends. Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham building on the left. Lots of good open play group after the story time Tom Tash at 207-647-1126. Suggested donation of $10 to have Notch Visitor Center. 8pm. Stories music, food, fun, excellent exercise begins. FMI: 603-447-5552 Pink Flamingos land on your Behind the Stars. Join local natural- and friendly people! FMI: Cook Memorial Library. 7-8pm. friend’s lawn. FMI: flamingos@jens- ist Matt Krug for a discussion on the Arthur447-5527 or Barbara 356- Attitash Race League, a 9 week Jane Rice, Assistant Librarian at the friends.org or call 978-376-9886. night sky followed by a trip out- 5546 race series every Tuesday at Attitash. Moultonborough Library, will talk doors to view the stars. Matt will All are welcome to race, regardless about her new book, Bob Fogg and Fryeburg Historical Society show some of the major winter con- Great Glen Trails. Pengins & of participating in the Attitash Race New Hampshire’s Golden Age of Benefit Supper. 5-6:30pm. stellations, how to locate them, and Polar Bears Ski Camp. Open for League. Aviation: Flying Over ‘Remember When” live after the some of the mythology connected to ages 6-11; class is 9:30-11:30am. Winnipeasukee and Beyond. supper at 7pm. them. FMI: [email protected]. Or Nordic Meisters at Great Glen 603-466-2333. Feb. 18,19,20. Trails Outdoor Center. For eight Laura Hill Eastman Performing Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Sunday 2.24 weeks, skiers of all abilities chal- Arts Center. Opera Lecture Series Snowshoe Instructional Nature Ski with a Naturalist at Great Conway Public Library’s lenge themselves on the race cours- at 6-7:30pm. Discuss Parsifal. Led Tour. Offered 10am-12 noon; and Glen Trails. Really get to know Morning Book Group gathers to es with prizes awarded in age cate- by Fryeburg Academy’s own opera 1-3pm. Pre-registration is suggest- Pinkham Notch. Learn about the discuss The House at Riverton by gories and through a raffle. No enthusiast Joe DeVito. FMI: 207- ed. FMI: 603-383-9355. flora and fauna that make our corner Kate Morton. Join this lively bunch meisters on February 10. Race 935-9232. of the world so special. You’ll scout for coffee and conversation. between 9am-3:45pm. FMI: 603- “Of Mice & Men” . M & D for tracks in the snow. You’ll learn 466-2333. An awards and pot luck

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 | Page 25 Kids on Skinny Skis School’s out-Go play in the snow!

By Sally McMurdo Next to Christmas, February Vacation Week was a favorite family holiday. My husband and I were teachers - the idea of having a whole week off from school was as exciting for us as it was for the kids. We didn’t always have snow at Christmas, but by February vacation, we hope- fully did. All that time to go play in the snow was like heav- en! Out came the skis, the snowshoes, and sleds. On went the hats, mittens, boots, jackets, and snow pants. We Peter Minnich were ready to play. Sometimes Sally enjoys the views of the Garfield Ridge from the Moose Watch Loop we went downhill skiing, at Beaver Brook Ski Trails. sometimes we went cross country skiing. It didn’t mat- ter as long as we got out in the snow. In New Hampshire, there Sally McMurdo are really two February During a February Vacation Week many years ago, Cailin and Sprocket Vacation Weeks – Feb. 18-22 prepare for a backyard snowshoe adventure. and Feb. 25-March 1. Some people refer to the first as the long, serpentine downhill families get lessons, rentals, all Massachusetts’ vacation week that’ll challenge your snow- event pass for skiing, snow- and the second as the New plows and turning skills, take shoeing, and tubing hill, hot Hampshire vacation week. the Moose Watch Loop. It is a chocolate, and kids’ free meal When we lived near Keene, “most difficult” 4.1 mile (6.6 card. Jackson Ski Touring our vacation was the second km) loop that leaves Badger Foundation in Jackson will be week. We took advantage of Loop. The total distance of hosting a Junior Snow Ranger the cheaper lodging and skiing this trail is from the parking Program on Saturday, Feb. 23, rates and smaller crowds in lot is 5.3 mile (8.5 km). Beaver from 9 a.m.-noon (Call 383- the Valley that week and drove Brook Trails are usually 9355 to register). Try out their up to go skiing. We rented an Sally McMurdo ungroomed, so factor in Zoom Zone tubing hill and a efficiency at the Villager Joe and Cailin smiling after a day of downhill skiing at Black Mountain. breaking trail to your time and new Terrain Park designed by Motel in Bartlett, made our difficulty factor. (For more Storyland. During the vaca- breakfasts and bag lunches, went cross country skiing or I’ve written about the Hayes descriptions of WMNF ski tion week, the Cocoa Cabana and headed out to the slopes snowshoeing instead - some- Copp Ski trails, but there were trails, consult AMC’s “Winter will be open on the Ellis River with the kids. One year, we times at a local Nordic center, other trails we tried. One was Trails in the White Mountains Trail. Mount Washington went to Black Mountain, sometimes on a backcountry the Beaver Brook Ski Trails at of New Hampshire” map.) Valley Ski Touring and where Joe learned to downhill trail. Gearing our ski or tour Beaver Brook Wayside on Not ready to go off-track Snowshoe Foundation will ski, while Cailin enjoyed the to our children’s skills, stami- Route 3 between Twin yet? Then try the local Nordic have “Nordic Nights under nursery program and we na, and interests, we went out Mountain and Franconia centers for family fun. Many the Lights” on Friday, Feb. 22, enjoyed skiing with adults. to have family snow fun. Notch. The cool thing about are hosting special family at Whitaker Woods, a snow- The next time, we skied at As our kids got older and these trails is that there are 3 events or deals during vaca- shoe tour Saturday at 1:30 Wildcat with friends and their more experienced, we ven- choices for loops of varying tion week. At Bear Notch Ski p.m., starting at Ragged kids. Since we had plenty of tured beyond the confines of length and difficulty - all Touring Center in Bartlett, Mountain Equipment, and the opportunities to cross country the Nordic centers and went named for animals. The easi- kids under 16 ski free if famous Chocolate Fest on ski at home, we chose Alpine skiing on White Mountain est is the 1.4 mile (2.3 km) they’re with a paying adult. At Sunday, Feb. 24. Tickets for skiing for a different experi- National Forest ski trails. The Beaver Loop that winds Bretton Woods Nordic the chocolate tour are $30 in ence. When we moved to adventure, unpredictability, through swamps and forests. Center, kids 13 and older can advance and $35 that day and Bartlett, the local schools were and wild nature of this skiing That loop can be extended to take a one-hour moonlight allow you to visit different closed during the first week so appealed to us. We prepared a 2.3 miles (3.7 km) loop by classical ski or snowshoe with stops on their trail system to local students working at the ourselves carefully so we did- adding the Badger Loop, a their parents on Feb. 23 at sample chocolate delights. ski areas would available dur- n’t get cold, hungry, or thirsty more difficult 1.9 mile (3.1 6:30 p.m. for $10, followed by Call for details (356-9920). ing the busy vacation week. on the trail. Where did we go? km) loop. If your family likes hot chocolate and a campfire. Whatever you choose to do When we had this week off, We went where we thought challenging climbs, awesome Call 278-3322 to make reser- with your family during we avoided the busy and we’d find good snow condi- views of Mount Garfield and vations. Great Glen Trails in Vacation Week, make sure it expensive Alpine areas and tions and an interesting ski. Galehead Mountain, and a Pinkham Notch has a Family involves fun and snow. Get out Snow Day package on Feb. 23 there and play while there’s from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For $45 still plenty of the white stuff! Law Office of each for adults, $30 for kids, Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC Coalition for Public Health 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 475 • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 sponsoring free training session P:(603) 569-5005 F:(603) 569-5007 E: [email protected] www.devylderlaw.com CONWAY — The Carroll Red Cross (ARC), will go over County Coalition for Public the importance of COOP, and • Experienced • Effective • FREE 1/2 Hour Consultation Health will be sponsoring a how to use the Ready Rating training session (free of tool developed by the ARC. charge) at 11 a.m. on Feb. 26 Interested businesses should GENERAL LITIGATION, Including: at the Conway Village Fire contact Mary Reed, Carroll Station on Continuity of County Public Health Region Family Law • Personal Injury Law • Criminal Law • Real Estate Law Operations Planning Coordinator, at 301-1252 or Debt Collection • Wills & Trusts • Probate Law • Social Security Disability (COOP). email [email protected] to Ian Dyer, the State Disaster reserve your spot. coordinator for the American Page 26 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 21, 2013 The Great Outdoors Nordic skating By Peter Minnich

A couple of days before “Nemo,” the big nor’easter, dumped a ton of new snow on New England, Sally and I went out looking for “wild ice,” a.k.a. pond ice, to skate on. We drove south on Route 153 to Crystal Lake in Eaton, where we’ve found good ice in the past. The presence of bob houses (ice fishing shacks) on the ice is a good sign the ice is safe enough to skate on. Half a dozen bob houses were visi- ble on the south end of the lake. At Eaton beach, we laced up our cross country ski boots, Peter Minnich grabbed our blades and poles, Silver Lake in Madison had the best ice before the snow cover returned. Great views of the mountains to the and headed for the ice. This west and north added to the open ice adventure. was the first time to try out my Nordic skate blades, which on the ice. With Chris Krug blades? The sport is called Sharp-tipped XC ski poles are Sally had given me late last ripping up and down the “Nordic skating,” and, as optional. I use the poles winter, but I never got a length of the lake, under his you’d expect, it started in because I like to double-pole Peter Minnich chance to use. I sat down at crescent kite, we cruised Holland and Sweden. The when I tire of striding. I wear Nordic skate blades are simple the edge of the ice, snapped devices that clip onto XC ski boots, around like hard-water strid- Nordic blades are simple, nar- my down-hill ski helmet to the boot toe into the XC bind- leaving your heels free. The long ers for three hours, listening row aluminum platforms keep warm and secure. Wind ing, and was on my way tenta- steel blade enables the skate to to thunderous ice cracks holding a long stainless steel is almost always an issue out tively across the bumpy ice. cruise over rough pond ice. Ski increase as the sun set. We blade, similar to a speed skate. on open ice, so an extra wind Ah, no more struggling with poles help with balance and didn’t want to stop skating, The longer blades handle layer is a must. Some Nordic lacing up my hockey skates. propulsion. knowing that the predicted rough pond ice better than skaters carry ice claws to pull A slight dusting of fresh of the best ice around. big snow would soon to bury standard skates. themselves out in the event of powder had fallen overnight, Silver Lake is a relatively the ice for the rest of winter. Cross country ski bindings a break-through. but a stiff wind, blowing up large body of water, over ten So, what’s the deal with the are screwed on top of the plat- the lake from the south, swept times the acreage of Crystal cross country ski boots and form. That’s all there is to it. Skating, see pg. 28 the ice nearly clean. We skat- Lake. I found it a bit daunting ed against the wind toward the to look across the mile wide south end of the lake, where expanse of ice and imagine the ice surface became skating out there. But there increasingly rough. We were the bob houses, so it turned around and sailed back must be safe. We sat on to the beach end on smoother frozen-in boat buoys near ice. shore and clipped on our After a quick lunch in the blades. Instantly, we were car, we drove over East cruising away from shore on Madison hill to Silver Lake to smooth black ice. The meet up with Dave and Ossipee Mountains rose to Connie Kinsman. We parked our right, the white slash of on the side of Route 41, on the the old Whittier gondola line west shore of the lake, where clearly visible. Half-way hard-water kiter (www.hard- across the lake, we turned waterkiter.com), Chris Krug, back toward the west to see was gearing up for an ice ride. Mt. Chocorua, the Three Chris gave us the low-down Sisters, and the Moats rising on the all the ice in the area. above the trees. He said Silver Lake had some The Kinsmans met us out

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For more Dinner/Auction on Saturday, ful kites, symbolic of Tin information, to make reserva- March 23, at the Fryeburg Mountain’s Project K.I.T.E tions, donate an item, and/or Academy Ada Cram Wadsworth (Kids in the Environment), and learn about sponsorship oppor- Arena, a location offering an also inspired some great live tunities contact Donna Marie exceptional setting with a large auction items to help you feel Dolan, PR/Communications gathering space and display area above it all. Local celebrity Manager at 447-6991, or email for showcasing hundreds of auc- George Cleveland presides as [email protected] tion items, great music perform- auctioneer over a select group of Courtesy ers, and an excellent dining unique items that create a bid- Think Spring! Auction items and dinner reservations are now being Carlson’s Raiders the accepted for Tin Mountain’s 27th Annual First Season Dinner and Benefit experience. ding frenzy. Some of the more Auction, Saturday March 23. For more information contact Donna at subject of next Wright Tin Mountain’s First Season unique auction items this year 447-6991, or visit www.tinmountain.org. A representation of sponsors Festival Dinner & Auction is the include a private airplane ride gather at Hill’s Florist and Nursery to help kick-off Tin Mountain’s 27th Museum lecture premier auction in the greater above the valley, a unique aerial Annual First Season Dinner and Benefit Auction, Saturday, March 23. WOLFEBORO — The Mount Washington Valley, and photo by unmanned flying Pictured, left to right: Russ Dowd, Plant Manager PineTree Power Wright Museum will host the one of the finest social gather- machine by DragonFly Aerials, Tamworth; Matt Stearns, Vice-President Personal Insurance Services fourth session of its “2013 ings of the season. Last year, trips to the top of Mount M&M Assurance Group, Inc.; Mark Hartzler, Dentist North Country Dental Cabin Fever Lecture Series” attendance broke all previous Washington, Snowvillage Inn’s Group; Donna Marie Dolan, PR Manager, Tin Mountain; Audley Williams, on Sunday, Feb. 24, beginning records with over 420 people Chef Brian’s personally pre- Facilities Manager, WPKQ 103.7 FM; Valerie Jensen, Founder, Lupine, at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. attending! The First Season pared and served delicious gour- Inc.; Brian Hill, Proprietor, Hill's Florist and Nursery; Daphne LeMay, “Carlson’s Raiders; 2nd Benefit Dinner & Auction pro- met meal for four with wines Marketing Communications, Salmon Press; Mark Johnson, Mortgage Loan Officer, Northway Bank; Kristy Bernier, Office Manager, North Marine Raiders Battalion” will vides critical support for Tin provided by Martignetti Country Dental. be presented by Harold Mountain’s environmental edu- Companies of NH at your Sheffield. cation programs offered to area home, The North Face nature camp. programs over the past 30 years. Join us for a talk with World children and adults. Bird songs, Mountain Man - four person Fabulous appetizers are gen- Proceeds from this event ensure War II veteran Harold live music, and a forest like set- tent with a sky flap for observing erously provided by the Valley’s that children in and around the Sheffield. Sheffield enlisted in ting create the ambiance of the the sky, a basket full of money best, including Black Cap Grille, Mt. Washington Valley and the Marine Corps in 1942, great outdoors as attendees bid collected by Mother Earth her- Chef’s Market, Sandwich western Maine continue to have right after the attack on Pearl on more than 400 unique silent self, and the priceless gift of Creamery, J-Town Deli, Grant’s an opportunity to learn about Harbor. After boot camp, items donated by area business- uplifting joy by providing chil- Supermarket, and more. A cash and develop a greater apprecia- Sheffield served on Tulagi and es and individuals, including fine dren with the opportunity of a bar is provided by the Oxford tion for the natural environment Guadalcanal Islands and was then transferred to New House Inn and Hill’s Florist and around them. Caldonia where he joined the Nursery spring centerpieces will Sponsors of the Tin elite Marine Raiders. Sheffield again adorn each table. Back by Mountain Conservation Center was promoted to Sergeant popular demand is a notable sig- First Season Benefit Dinner & during his tenure with the 2nd nature buffet of the best Seafood Auction include Fryeburg Marine Raider Battalion and Newburg ever, Prime Rib, Academy, Lupine, Inc., fought on the islands of Caesar Salad, broccoli salad, Northway Bank, Green Thumb Emireau and Bougainville. fresh fruit salad, peas and mush- Farms, North Country Dental, After the war, he completed six rooms, fresh glazed carrots, rice Chalmers Insurance Group, more years in the Marine pilaf, warm bread rolls, topped M&M Assurance Group, Inc., Corps Reserves and ended his off with decadent desserts and PineTree Power-Tamworth, service as a 1st Lieutenant. Admission is $7 per person, hot coffee or tea. Quisisana on Lake Kezar, Hill’s and free for Wright Museum Tin Mountain Conservation Florist and Nursery, 93.5 FM, members. Space is limited; Center has reached more than Magic 104 FM, WPKQ, RSVPs are encouraged to 55,000 area children and fami- Mountain Ear, the Carroll ensure sufficient seating for all lies providing quality “hands- County Independent, Write lecture attendees. Call 569- on” environmental education Stuff, Eastern Mountain Sports, 1212 to reserve today. Skating, from pg. 28 Where can you get Nordic Hampshire. “Lake Ice” trail is maintained by the Lake skates? Nordic blades were (www.lakeice.squarespace.com Morey Resort, the Upper first imported from Sweden ) is another informative web- Valley Trails Alliance, and the by Jamie Hess, who operates site that covers just about Hulbert Outdoor Center. Nordic Skater (www.nordic- every aspect of recreational ice Lake Morey is located at Exit skater.com) in Norwich, Vt. from “ice features” to a variety 15 off Interstate 91, just across Akers Ski in Andover, Maine of “cautionary tales.” This the Vermont border from (www.akers-ski.com) also car- site makes interesting reading. Orford, New Hampshire. It’s ries Nordic skates. There are When weather is cold and is about two hours from the several imported brand names snow scant, good ice condi- Valley. Call the resort at 800- available - Isvidda, Lundhags, tions are easy to find. You can 423-1211 to confirm ice con- and Zandstra. Sally and I find good skating right here in ditions before heading over. have Isviddas, which come in our own back yard – Silver Nordic skates can be rented at three lengths based on shoe Lake, Chocorua Lake, Crystal the lake on weekends or from size. A pair of blades cost Lake, and Squam Lake, if you Nordic Skater in Norwich, Vt. around $90, without bindings. want to drive a bit farther. during weekday business The Nordic Skater website But now that snow cover has hours. offers useful information returned, finding clear ice may There it is. A new sport? about the equipment (includ- be a problem. However, it’s Or is it an old sport getting a ing ice poles and ice claws), as not impossible. new start. If you like to pond well as links to other related On Lake Morey in Fairlee, skate, give it a try. It’s another sites about ice conditions in Vt., a four-and-a-half-mile way to enjoy the great out- Vermont and New plowed and groomed circuit doors.

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