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VOLUME 38, NUMBER 9 AUGUST 1, 2013 FREE THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY Guiided Tours Daiilly or Driive Your Own Car Biking Kayaking Hiking Outfitters Shop Glen View Café Kids on Bikes Nooks & Crannies Racing Family Style Great views in the Page 23 Zealand Valley Page 22 Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH (603) 466-3988 News/Round-Ups Arts Jubilee continues its 31st summer concert season NORTH CONWAY playing around having a good be hosted by the valley’s own — Arts Jubilee begins the time into a band that has theatrical celebrity, George month of August with the first gained notoriety as one of the Cleveland and will open with of two remaining concerts in Valley’s well known groups. the vocal/instrumental duo, the 31st summer concert sea- Starting off in the après mu- Dennis & Davey - whose mu- son, presenting high energy, sic scene, Rek’lis has played sic is known throughout the world-class performers per- at numerous venues through- area as the next best thing to forming a wide range of enter- out the area. With over 60 visiting the Emerald Isle. tainment hosted at Cranmore years combined experience Arts Jubilee’s outdoor festi- Mountain, North Conway. they are known to please the val concerts are found at the Music that has stood the crowd with an eclectic mix of base of the North Slope at test of time will take the spot- 80’s, punk rock and new wave Cranmore Mountain in North light on Thursday, Aug. 1 tunes. Rek’lis appeared in an Conway, New Hampshire. as the Don Campbell Band opening concert for Arts Ju- Headline concerts begin at 7 presents a tribute to Dan Fo- bilee in 2012 and their good p.m., and a 'warm up' perfor- gelberg. Don Campbell is an vibes and an endless amount mance begins at 6 PM. Bever- adult contemporary/country of energy will get the evening ages and food available on the crossover and folk-rock sing- off to a great beginning. The Deck at Zip's Pub with a full er-songwriter whose unique- Don Campbell Band will take view of the stage. Picnic sup- ly clear and well-delivered the stage at 7 p.m. pers are permitted, and please presentation of music sup- In keeping with tradition, provide your own seating with ports the story in the song the concert series will end a blanket or lawn chairs. Ad- and welcomes the audience with a “symphony pops” style mission is family friendly re- on board for the ride. Often performance on August 8th. questing a small charge to help compared to the sounds of Returning to the stage will be defray expenses for the series. Dan Fogelberg, Vince Gill, Clayton Poole and the New Adults are $10, Seniors: $8 and Chris Isaak, Don and his England Wind Symphony, and kids 12 and under are free. ensembles are based out of but this year they will be pre- Arts Jubilee is a non-profit or- New England. The band has senting an all-Broadway show! ganization with support from been celebrating the release of Broadway Classics will feature area corporate sponsors, pri- their new CD in Fogelberg’s Courtesy hits from over 20 Broadway vate donations, and grants. honor, “Kites to Fly.” What- Don Campbell and his band. shows with vocals by Patty Our host sponsor, Cranmore ever the age, most people will Campbell has said that these performing Gordon Lightfoot Barkas. Patty has performed, Mountain provides ample free recognize such Fogelberg hits treasured songs were like kites favorites. recorded and toured globally parking, indoor restrooms, as “Leader of the Band” and he had to fly, things to be put Opening for the evening and she enjoys re-creating the and beautiful mountain views “Longer.” The double disc up there and given space to at 6 p.m. will be local band, classic vocal jazz interpreta- in a natural amphitheater set- album tribute is named “Kites breathe and fly. Also appear- Rek’lis. Started in 2009, tions of the swing era as well ting. For additional informa- To Fly: Celebrating The ing on stage with Don will be Rek’lis over the years has as the fabulous iconic music of tion go to MWVEvents.com Music Of Dan Fogelberg.” special guest, Tom Dyhrberg, evolved from a few friends Broadway. The evening will or call 1-800-Sun-n-Ski. Attitash Mountain Resort hosting Blueberryfest summer fun event Saturday, Aug. 3 BARTLETT — Attitash interested in entering the Blue 1:30 p.m. | Blueberry Pie Taking cues from influences rock, funk and pop to create a Mountain Resort will cele- Ribbon Blueberry Pie Baking Eating Contest like Stevie Wonder, Incubus profound and energetic sound brate summer when it hosts Contest should contact Atti- Winner - Attitash Summer and Dave Matthews Band, the that gets their fans dancing the Blueberryfest at its base tash Mountain Resort Events Season Pass Ross Livermore Band blends and hearts stirring. area Saturday, Aug. 3. Coordinator Corey Madden Attitash gets it name from at 374-2615 or cmadden@at- 2 p.m. | Cornhole Bean Bag the region's Native American titash.com for more informa- Toss Tournament Award winning magician to Abenaki word for blueberry tion. Single Elimination Tour- and early August is generally Blueberryfest will feature: nament 16 Teams of two - perform in Tamworth when New Hampshire's wild Winners receive four Attitash TAMWORTH of Museum and Library Ser- blueberries are in full bloom. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Craft Fair Summer General — Award-winning magician vices. The Blueberryfest event will and Farmers' Market Admission Tickets Mike Bent brings his Read- This family-friendly pro- feature a craft fair & farmers' Visit the free craft fair and ers of the Lost Book Magic gram uses amazing magic, sto- market, field games, live mu- farmer's market. 3 - 6 p.m. | Ross Show™ to the Cook Memo- rytelling, puppets, mind-read- sic, BBQ-style food, season- Livermore Band rial Library in Tamworth on ing ants and hilarious comedy al brews, and blueberry pie Noon - 1 p.m. | Kids Crazy The Ross Livermore Band Saturday, Aug. 3 at 12:30 p.m. to teach children about the baking & pie-eating contests. Relay Race has been creating buzz in Bos- This program is sponsored importance of reading with No admission purchase is nec- Teams of two for kids 10 ton and gaining momentum by a grant from the Kids, fun and exciting stories that essary to access the vendors & under - Winners receive along the East Coast. From Books and the Arts (KBA). show kids that reading can be or for live music and other Mountain Coaster Tickets modest beginnings at open mic Funding for KBA was pro- a real adventure! This arche- events listed below. Use of nights to packing some of Bos- vided by the Byrne Founda- ology, dinosaurs, bugs and all Attitash summer attractions 1 p.m. | Blue Ribbon Blue- ton's most well-known music tion, CHILIS, the Cogswell things dirt show is designed will require regular admission berry Pie Baking Contest halls, RLB has a way of con- Benevolent Trust, the NH to tie into the national 2013 purchase and rates available at 1st Place Prize - Attitash necting with their audiences Library Association and the summer reading theme “Dig attitash.com Summer Season Pass that makes fans feel as though NH State Library as well as a Into Reading!” Crafters, farmers, and those they've known them for years. grant from the U.S. Institute Magic, to pg. 16 Inside Index Valley Folks & Focus ....................Pages 10-13 On the Cover Thoughts While Weeding The Freedom Column ...........................Page 9 Valley Business .....................................Page 18 MUSIC BY MUZICKA NH Eat Local Month begins - Page 6 Muzicka, a Czech ensemble, performed at the Jackson Valley Education ..................................Page 19 Public Library on July 28, the final stop on a 25 day Critter Corner ........................................Page 5 United States tour. Money Matters Photo by Lisa DuFault Rockpile .........................................Pages 14-15 How to improve your credit score - News/Roundups ........ Pages 2-5, 6-7, 8, 16, 24 Page 7 Calendar .........................................Pages 20-21 Page 2 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, August 1, 2013 News/Round-Ups Adaptive athletes to ascend Mount Washington PINKHAM NOTCH of Lisbon worked together to chair racing, and swimming fishing, hiking, skiing and Road this summer with the — On Sunday, Aug. 4, seven help fund Lillian’s trip up the and participates in the Special snowboarding. Around 13 ASPNC. adaptive athletes will make Mt. Washington Auto Road Olympics. The Sunrise As- years ago, he was diagnosed Mike Hanson of St. Louis the arduous climb up the Mt. on Aug. 4. cent is a special challenge for with amyotrophic lateral scle- Park, Minn. will participate Washington Auto Road to Bella Hibberd, also 12, has him and his team. rosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). in this year’s ascent. Although view the spectacular sight of Cerebral Palsy, but that has Jeff Cleveland, 37, is the His wife Cara, his son Mar- he is blind, Mike is an avid the sun rising on the summit not stopped this young lady owner of PH Lawncare and tin, Jr., and the ASPNC have hiker. He first met David of Mt. Washington. from enjoying challenges. Landscaping in Lyndonville. helped him stay involved in Smith of Bethlehem while he These athletes, including She does downhill skiing, bik- A motorcycle accident at age the activities he loves. Once was hiking the Appalachian four from the North Country, ing and other outdoor sports 16 left Jeff with a spinal cord again, Martin and his team are Trail.