VOLUME 34, NUMBER 30 DECEMBER 24, 2009 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Filling The Need: A transit plan is now under way to make public a variety of bus routes stretching from North Conway to Wolfeboro…

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A Story of Christmas Past: In 1880, Lady Blanche Murphy thought she was introducing “the first” tree to this area when she and her husband organized a community Christmas party in Bartlett, at which a decorated tree, com- plete with presents, was the central feature…

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Splendor On The Slopes: Ski areas in the Valley are ready to offer skiers, both Alpine and Nordic, the finest slope and trail conditions imagina- ble …

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A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Routes run to Memorial Hospital, Wolfeboro and Laconia Carroll County Transit coming soon to your area CARROLL COUNTY — Transpor- tation plays a vital role in the daily life of every person, as well as the economic health of every community. Yet, increas- ing numbers of people in Carroll County do not have equitable access to medical services, employment, educa- tional institutions, and necessity shop- ping. Realizing these needs, in 2006 Tri- County CAP’s North Country Transit Division applied for a grant through the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) to do a feasibility study to quantify transportation needs in Carroll County. TCCAP’s North Country Transit received the award and research found that as of 2005, 867 fam- ilies within the County did not own a vehicle, 3,706 people belonged to the below-poverty population, 1,279 people belonged to the mobility limited popu- lation, and 11,013 people were age 60 and older. During the study a “grass roots” committee was formed to work with TCCAP on the implementation of the transit system. The group continues to work on the project in an advisory capacity and is called the Carroll County Transit Advisory Committee (CCTAC). The committee has repre- sentation throughout the county con- sisting of Town Selectmen, representa- tives from human service agencies, civic organizations, businesses, caregiver groups, and the general public. CCTAC presents route plans After a year of research the consult- ant presented several route and service plans to the committee. The preferred plan that will serve the County consists of two flex routes that will leave West Ossipee at 6 a.m. The buses will run in opposite directions, with one heading toward Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro and the other heading toward Memorial Hospital in Intervale. Both buses will stop at sched- uled stops along the way to pick up and drop off people. Flagdowns will also be accepted if it is safe for the bus to stop. The two buses will run the route continuously, connecting in West Ossipee for transfer of passengers four times throughout the day. The system will end service at 4:45 p.m. in West Ossipee. A third bus will leave at 6 a.m. and Tamworth, and Ossipee-Wolfeboro and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These teer drivers and welcomes individuals will travel toward Laconia twice a day. areas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to meet the vehicles were 100 percent funded. This interested to contact Ted Laliberte, One trip will leave in the morning at 6 transportation needs of local residents. was a tremendous help for the project. System Manager at 323-8150 or tlalib- a.m. and a second trip will travel from Service will be provided throughout the Buses are scheduled to arrive in late [email protected]. Laconia to West Ossipee arriving at day, Monday to Friday. Additionally, a spring/early summer of 2010. The committee is presently working 4:45 p.m. fixed-route connector will operate Carroll County Transit plans to coor- on an RFP to contract out the flex and The routes operating on Route 16 between West Ossipee and Laconia all dinate with existing volunteer drivers commuter routes systems. The RFP is from Wolfeboro to Intervale will devi- day, five days per week. programs through the retired and senior scheduled to be on the Carroll County ate a quarter-mile, meeting ADA Eight buses acquired volunteer and Caregiver programs to Transit and Tri-County CAP website requirements. The third route to Last year, the committee was in the serve all areas not included in the pre- Dec. 28. The committee is also meeting Laconia is a commuter route and will process of raising money for capital for ferred service plan. The volunteer driv- with all the towns within Carroll County not deviate. Routes are posted on the operating the system. Needed to operate ers will fill the gap in services by provid- to keep them informed of the project Carroll County Transit website at: the system were four 16-passenger and ing residents a ride to the public transit and encouraging their support. The http://www.carrollcountytransit.info/. four eight-wheelchair accessible buses. service. This service will be coordinated, start-up date for the entire system is There are also three in-town Fortunately, Tri County CAP was able scheduled, and dispatched under the scheduled for July 1, 2010. demand-response services (dial-a-ride) to obtain the buses from the NH new Carroll County Transit Program Check the website for updates that areas that will operate in the Conway- Department of Transportation through and North Country Transit. Carroll will be posted as the implementation North Conway, Moultonborough- funding from the American Recovery County Transit will be recruiting volun- process progresses. ▲

On the Cover Inside Index Merry Christmas To All! Nativity in the Mountains 2009 Arts & Entertainment ...... Pages B1-3 & 11 The Remick Museum and Farm in Tamworth cel- The story is ancient but the pageants are new each ebrated the holiday season by hosting a Victorian year. Parents and grandparents will look on with Business News...... Pages A14-15 Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 12. The parlor was pride and love, as the Christmas Pageant tableaus Calendar...... Pages B14-15 adorned with all the festive touches that the season unfold around the Valley. See Page A8. Nature Corner...... Page B13 is known for and a jolly time was had by all! The staff of the Mountain Ear wishes everyone in the Engineers of ecosystems On the Rockpile...... Page B10 Valley a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Nature On The Slopes...... Pages B4-7 Season. Corner explores the ingenuity of the beaver. See (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Page B13. Real Estate ...... Pages A3 & A15 Sports...... Pages B16 & A10-11

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Ear Marks Valley Green Team receives grant for second community garden NORTH CONWAY — The Mt. the fund’s support.” fresh vegetables and flowers for distribu- Subcommittees of the Green Team Washington Valley Green Team recent- Also part of the subcommittee’s plan tion to area residents and seniors in include Sustainable Food and ly received a grant of $1,250 from the is to engage more gardeners through need; and a gardening experience that Agriculture, Education and Outreach, New England Grassroots Environment outreach to local schools; to donate benefits all Valley residents through gar- Recycling/Conservation, Fundraising, Fund to help establish a second commu- more food to those in need; and to use a dening education, mentoring, and vol- Legislative Issues, and Communi- nity garden in 2010. dehydrator to help enhance the storage unteer participation.” cations. Valley residents wishing to join The Green Team’s Sustainable Food value of locally grown produce. More information on the Valley a Green Team Subcommittee should and Agriculture Subcommittee estab- The Valley Community Garden’s Community Garden and the Mt. contact Green Team Chair Rob lished the first Valley Community mission is “to create an organic garden Washington Valley Green Team is avail- Burbank at [email protected]. ▲ Garden this past spring, and local resi- for Mt. Washington Valley citizens; able at www.mwvgreenteam.org. dents enjoyed tending their plots and growing their own produce. The garden contained 28 rental plots as well as a The Christmas Stocking Project brings gifts to WMCHC “Giving Garden,” tended by volunteers, NORTH CONWAY — The Christmas which provided food for local food Stocking Project was started 45 years pantries, including the Dinner Bell ago by a small group of women from the community dinners and families aided North Conway Congregational by Starting Point. Church. Russ and Joan Lanoie donated space In the project’s original format, the for the garden on their Tasker Hill Road women hand-made red Christmas property in Conway. Russ also provided stockings and stuffed them with dona- lots of sweat equity in helping to create tions of gently used and new items to the garden’s raised beds, and also donat- distribute to children in need in the Val- ed many yards of compost. ley. Subcommittee Chair Jenn Andrews Thirty-seven years ago, Sarah said the team expects to continue to use Bechtold, Jeanne Drummond, Betty the Tasker Hill garden site again next Newton and Linda Walker took the year, but, given the great community reins. Currently, founding member interest, they also plan to add one or Linda Walker is joined by Catherine more garden sites elsewhere in the val- Kyle, Mellaine Shaw, Kristin Coleman, ley to grow the effort and make garden Kathy Kiesman and a host of energetic, plots available to more local residents. hard working and dedicated elves in “We’re looking at a few potential bringing the project to life each year. spots for another community garden, As the community and the need have and we hope to have at least one more grown, the scope of the project has also site available for use by local gardeners changed. This year, the project will by planting time this coming spring,” bring Christmas gifts to 35 children Pictured in photo, in front, are Ashton Coleman and Natalie Shaw; and (left to right) are Andrews said. “This generous grant who are patients of White Mountain Bernie Friberg, Kristin Coleman, Linda Walker, Catherine Kyle, Cathy Keisman, from the New England Grassroots Community Health Center. The rela- Mellanie Shaw, Alana Infinger, and Marion Wachnicki. (Courtesy Photo) Environmental Fund will certainly help tionship between the Health Center and us make more gardening opportunities the Christmas Stocking Project has the generous support of individuals and embodies that spirit and is yet another available for local folks — and by exten- been ongoing for many years. Walker the North Conway Rotary Club. example of the year-round spirit of com- sion, more food available for needy fam- adds that The Christmas Stocking The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of munity and generosity that permeates ▲ ilies — so we’re extremely grateful for Project would not be possible without giving. The Christmas Stocking Project our Valley. Attitash Realty

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page A3 Comments & Opinions

Established 1976 Remick Farm thanks sponsor, volunteers & visitors at Victorian Christmas PUBLISHER To the Editor, on such a wonderful event without our Carnival, on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 Richard Piatt The Remick Country Doctor volunteers: Ann Albrecht, Alice Barber, p.m. for even more fun! If you are inter- Museum and Farm would like to thank Claire Canfield, Bobbi Carleton, ested in volunteering, contact our everyone for coming out to this year’s Miranda Cottrell, Ryan Cottrell, Education Coordinator Susan Junkins at FOUNDING EDITORS Victorian Christmas! We had 217 smil- George Fryburg, Judy Gray, Angel [email protected] or call the R. Stephen Eastman ing visitors celebrate a special Christmas Harper, Bill Jones, Sharon Nothnagle, Museum’s Visitor Center at 323-7591 Jane Golden Reilly with us. David Pomerleau, Isabelle Pomerleau, or toll free 1 (800) 686-6117. We would like to give a big thanks to Wanda Rozzell. Thanks to them we had our sponsor, Central Insurance sugar plums, syllabub, holiday crafts, Christiana Amesquita MANAGING EDITOR Associates at West Ossipee, which con- wagon rides and so much more fun Public Relations Assistant Nina Perry tinues to support the Remick Museum activities to do! Remick Country and Farm’s special events. We hope you will join us for our next Doctor Museum & Farm COPY WRITING/ Of course we also could not have put special event, Ice Harvesting and Winter PROOFREADING Nina Perry Kristina Whitten In The News CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steven D. Smith Ice may look safe, but make no assumptions! Peter Minnich Steve Caming Fish and Game: N.H. ice conditions not safe yet Linda Tucker CONCORD — Many small lakes and Laboratory in Hanover, offers a “rule of • Don’t gather in large groups on the John Harrigan ponds have frozen over, but ice condi- thumb” on ice thickness: There should ice. Rachael Brown tions may not be safe, New Hampshire be a minimum of six inches of hard ice • Don’t drive large vehicles onto the Fish and Game Department officials before individual foot travel, and eight ice. Sara Young-Knox warned. to 10 inches of hard ice for snow • If you do break through the ice, “The ice may look inviting, but the machine or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) don’t panic. Move or swim back to CONTRIBUTING best assumption to make is that no ice in travel. Keep in mind that it is possible where you fell in, where you know the PHOTOGRAPHERS the state is safe at this time,” said Major for ice to be thick, but not strong, ice was solid. Lay both arms on the Tim Acerno of Fish and Game Law because of varying weather conditions. unbroken ice and kick hard. This will Steven D. Smith Enforcement. “The holiday season is Weak ice is formed when warming help lift your body onto the ice. A set of Joshua Spaulding upon us and we’re all anxious to start trends break down ice, then the slushy ice picks can aid you in a self-rescue Linda Tucker enjoying winter sports, but the surface re-freezes. Be especially careful (wear them around your neck or put Steve Caming Department urges everyone to be of areas with current, such as inlets, out- them in an easily accessible pocket). patient and wait for better conditions. lets and spring holes, where the ice can Once out of the water, roll away from Dennis Coughlin Any adventures on the ice could be dan- be dangerously thin. the hole until you reach solid ice. Rachael Brown gerous.” Tips for staying safe on the ice Ice safety is just as important for Dick Pollock As the temperatures continue to fall include: snowmobilers. “Better conditions are Sara Young-Knox in coming weeks, and the ice begins to • Stay off the ice along the shoreline coming, but even then, be sure to check thicken, assess ice safety before you go if it is cracked or squishy. Don’t go on local conditions before heading out on out by using an ice chisel or axe to chop the ice during thaws. snowmobile trails or on the ice. Don't ADVERTISING SALES a hole in the ice to determine its thick- • Watch out for thin, clear or honey- assume a trail is safe just because it’s Rick Clay-Storm ness and condition. Continue to do this combed ice. Dark snow and ice may there!” says Acerno. “Ask about trail as you get further out on to the ice, also indicate weak spots. conditions at local snowmobile clubs or COMPUTER GRAPHICS, because the thickness of the ice will not • Small bodies of water tend to freeze sporting goods shops before you go.” be uniform all over the waterbody. thicker. Rivers and lakes are more prone To download a brochure from Fish and DESIGN & COMPOSITION Though all ice is potentially danger- to wind, currents and wave action that Game called, “Safety on Ice - Tips for Amanda Dunleavy ous, the Cold Region Research weaken ice. Anglers,” visit http://www.wildnh.com. ▲

LAYOUT DESIGN Emily Killinger Mount Washington Valley Rx Card will provide prescription assistance to locals

OFFICE MANAGER Free prescription drug card launched in Mt. Washington Valley Kristina Whitten NORTH CONWAY — Members of the programs only cover certain drugs, charge office, 2317 White Mountain Highway in DISTRIBUTION Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of fees, and some have membership restric- North Conway Village, and locate partici- Commerce and their friends and families tions such as age and income requirements. pating pharmacies at www.mtwashingtonva- Bill Collins now have access to free discount prescrip- Mt. Washington Valley Chamber lley.org/members including Wal-Mart, John Myers tion drug cards compliments of the Mt. members can pick up cards at the Chamber Osco and CVS Pharmacy. ▲ Darlene Westfall Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. Tina Lamy The Mount Washington Valley Rx The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN EAR is Card will provide savings of up to 75 per- H1N1 becomes available to the general public published on Thursdays as an independent newspa- cent on prescription drugs, and is accepted per by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to at more than 50,000 pharmacies across the Carroll County seeks volunteers Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg country. Anyone interested in obtaining and western Oxford County, Maine. additional information about the prescrip- The MOUNTAIN EAR office is located at to staff H1N1 Flu Clinic Mountain River Village on Route 16 in Conway, tion card can visit the Mt. Washington New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence Valley Chamber of Commerce website at CARROLL COUNTY — “Starting Dec, medical skills, are needed to staff the clinics. to: The MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818. mtwashingtonvalley.org/members and click 16, all people who would like to receive an “It takes approximately 20 people to staff The telephone number to call for general informa- on MWV RX Card. H1N1 flu vaccination will now be able to a community clinic,” said Theresa Kennett, tion and display advertising is 603-447-6336. The Mt. Washington Valley Rx Card be immunized free of charge at local pub- Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer For classified advertising call 877-766-6891. The Fax number is 603-447-5474. has no restrictions, no income or age limi- lic clinics,” said Carlene Ferrier, Carroll Coordinator for CCCPH. “Volunteers Ear on Web: tations, and card recipients are not County Coalition for Public Health without medical training will handle admin- newhampshirelakesandmountains.com E-mail: [email protected] for news or required to fill out an application. The Mt. (CCCPH) Executive Director. “The num- istrative work, help with traffic flow, and pro- [email protected] for ad material Washington Valley Rx Card was launched ber of vaccine doses in New Hampshire is vide overall general support. Licensed med- The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is to help uninsured and underinsured resi- large enough to reach the high risk target ical volunteers will perform medical screen- payable in advance. dents afford their prescription medica- groups and will now be made available to ings and give vaccinations.” Volunteers will ADVERTISING DEADLINES tions. However, the program can also be the general public.” receive a “just-in-time” training prior to each Advertising insertion orders must be placed one week used by people who have health insurance “New Hampshire continues to report clinic opening. in advance of publication date, and advertising copy coverage with no prescription benefits, widespread activity of influenza- like illness Typical flu season is October through must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. which is common in many health savings (ILI), meaning that at least half of the state May, therefore, CCCPH has presently LETTERS POLICY accounts (HSA) and high deductible is reporting ILI and there are laboratory scheduled clinics through the third week of The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor health plans. Additionally, people who confirmed cases. Thus, it continues to be January to try to reach everyone in Carroll pertaining to local community issues. All corre- have prescription coverage can use this important to receive the vaccine as your County. If you are interested in volunteer- spondence should be signed, include a return address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, program for non-formulary or non-cov- best line of prevention,” stated Ferrier. ing, contact Theresa Kennett at 387-2524 or N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to ered drugs. With the vaccine available to the gener- [email protected]. [email protected]. All letters should be The Mount Washington Valley Rx al public, CCCPH is anticipating an excel- If you would like more information about received prior to publication and be no longer than 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to Card is a solution to the confusing maze of lent turnout at each of its upcoming com- upcoming clinics or more informaiton about edit letters for length and clarity and to not publish discount prescription programs that have munity clinics. Volunteers with medical H1N1, go to www.c3ph.org. ▲ letters deemed unsuitable. appeared in recent years. Many of these backgrounds, as well as volunteers with non-

Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Valley Focus & Folks Gifts given from the heart Local members of Brain Injury Assoc. of N.H. add to animal shelter’s shelves By Elizabeth Carleton CHILDREN GETTING MORE excited as Christmas get closer ... snow falling and covering mountains and coating trees like a lacy tablecloth ... a festival of lights as you drive from 4 Our Kids one place to another, creating a fairy- land. All of these brighten and light- Recycling en the dark days of winter. At this time of year also, many organizations reach out looking for Services has been help, Angels and Elves, Toys for Tots, the food pantries, to name a few. This busy this season year the needs are greater but the resources to give are smaller. Or so it 4 Our Kids Recycling Services would seem. was at the Albany Children’s Somehow, though, the season’s Christmas Party on Dec. 19, find- sense of generosity still shines ing new homes for used winter through. There are small groups of gear, books and other household people who, although their resources Presenters: (left to right) Travis Higgins, Freddi Gale-Facilitator, Mark Emmons, and items. The nearly 70 attendees, are small, have hearts as large as the Curtis Bartlett. (Elizabeth Carleton Photo) both children and adults, were Valley. There is a group in the Valley, all! can accomplish a lot! Gifts of time, vol- encouraged to find something probably invisible to most, known as None of the members of the support unteering, cost nothing but is of great they could reuse off the two tables the Carroll County Chapter of the group have a great deal of money. Many help to many places that can use an extra labeled “Free Stuff 4 Our Kids.” Brain Injury Association of New of them only work part-time jobs. But hand. Buying an extra tin of food or The outgrown winter gear was Hampshire support group. The they showed as a group that although cleaning supplies can help the budget of generously collected by The group is made up of survivors of brain money resources were small, their hearts an organization that much more. Not Mountain View Montessori injury, family members, and friends. were as big as, or bigger than, the sea- all gifts to help need be money gifts. A School and The White Mountain Some work with service groups such son. After they presented their gifts they group of warm-hearted individuals who Waldorf School. as North Country for Independent headed for the cat area, and had a great struggle each day to go forward after 4 Our Kids also provided recy- Living, Lakeview Neuro-Rehab, time sharing their love with the cats. traumatic injury has proven the human cling services at the event by set- Northern Human Services, and other Snickers, Starsky, and lots of other kit- spirit can shine and give! ting up easy to use recycling bins members of the community who are ties got cuddles and head scratches. If you wish to find out more about and hauling the recyclables away. survivors of brain injury trauma. On Winter days are the shortest and can the Brain Injury Association of N.H., They are brought to the local the first Wednesday of each month be so very cold. But warm hearts and check out the website at bianh.org, or transfer station where local resi- they gather to discuss issues, ambi- shining spirits can light up the darkest contact Freddi Gale, the Carroll County dents can enjoy the tax offset tions for the future, social gathering, nights. Warm hearts and giving spirits Facilitator, at fgale.ncil@road recyclables provided by bringing and whatever else comes to mind. can make a difference, and those gifts runner.com. ▲ in revenue to the town. During the October meeting, The Albany-based company there was a discussion of a project for began after recognizing a need for the community for the holidays. They CARROLL COUNTY TRANSIT PROGRAM more support toward recycling in all decided they wanted to help the the Mount Washington Valley. animals at the Conway Area Humane Request for Proposals Besides special event recycling, Society. The ‘Wish List’ was given they offer waste hauling services out, and they went out to gather Operations and Maintenance to residents, vacation homes and things for the animals. small business in the area. They And gather they did! At Sealed proposals for a three year contract of operations and main- also provide recycling program November’s meeting, the first gather- tenance of rolling stock for the, the Carroll County Transit Program development consultation and set ing was brought in, which was a great up services, as well as employee effort. By the December meeting, the flexed and commuter route public transit system will be accepted training to businesses in New items collectedv filled four cases, and from individuals, firms, and joint ventures, until 4:00 PM on Hampshire and Maine. it took two cars to hold it all. On January 29, 2010 at the offices of the Transit Department, Tri- Visit 4ourkids.homestead.com Dec. 15, a group of the Gift Givers or call 447-8361 for more infor- came to the Humane Society with County Community Action Program (TCCAP), located at 31 mation. ▲ their gifts. The staff members who Pleasant St., Suite 100 Berlin NH 03570. Proposals received after greeted them were so surprised by it the due date will be returned unopened. Proposals will not be accepted by electronic mail or fax. Your submission envelope must be marked with the project, item or service being sought, and the date and time the submissions are due. If you send your submission by mail you should put it into a separate sealed envelope, marked as required, inside the mailing envelope to safeguard against it being opened in error. Any ques- tions with respect to this invitation must be received, in writing by mail (above address), fax (603.752.2117) or email ([email protected]) by Beverly Raymond, Director, TCCAP Transportation, no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 15, 2010. A detailed package with information on the services being sought, the conditions thereof, and forms, is available at 9 a.m. on December 28, 2009 at the above offices during their normal busi- ness hours or http://tccap.org/cctrfp.pdf and http://www.carroll- countytransit.info/cctrfp.pdf. A mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on January 5, 2010 at 10:00 am at the TCCAP Building, 448 White Mountain Highway, in Tamworth NH 03886. The TCCAP reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and waive any minor or non-material informality, if deemed to be in its best interests.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page A5 When the magic of Christmas trees came to the Valley The delight the decorated trees generated was timeless By Gabrielle Griswold Contributing Writer HEN DID MT. WASHING- ton Valley see its first public WChristmas tree? In 1880, Lady Blanche Murphy thought she was introducing “the first” tree to this area when she and her musician husband, together with some of their neighbors, organized a community Christmas party in Bartlett, at which a dec- orated tree, complete with presents, was the central feature. As New Hampshire towns in those days were widely separated with no regular communication between them, Lady Blanche doubtless did not know that something of the sort had already taken place in Madison seven years before. Until December 1880, this area had never There, a newly-settled family named seen a Christmas tree nor a Santa Claus. Pearson had introduced a community tree In an account she wrote of this first-ever at a party held in their home in 1873, with- event here, Lady Blanche Murphy of in six months of arriving from Bartlett described the “traditional” cos- Newburyport, Mass. tume normally worn by Santa Claus fig- ures in those days as follows: “He wears IN THOSE DAYS, A DECORAT gaiters, corded around to his knees, and a ed community Christmas tree was still a tattered large old-fashioined coat, while a novelty in America. fur cap and beard...complete the cos- As Lady Blanche described it, the Valley’s first Christmas tree was too tall for the “tiny Well-known in Germany for many tume.” Above, local artist Andrea Johnson schoolhouse” in which it was placed — so its tip was thrust into an unused stovepipe decades, the Christmas tree tradition had Kennett’s interpretation of Lady Blance’s hole in the ceiling. Then, nails were driven into the ceiling around the hole and presents taken hold in England after Queen description. were hung from them. Other presents were hung from the tree itself. The schoolhouse, Victoria married her German cousin, (Drawing by Andrea Johnson Kennett) which local historian David Emerson believed was the Echo Lake schoolhouse located Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg. In the in the same neighborhood where Lady Blanche and Thomas Murphy were then living, United States, it first arrived via German was illuminated with candles and laterns commandeered from every house and barn for settlers in Pennsylvania, then slowly made Victoria. When, despite her family’s oppo- miles around. Although Lady Blanche’s account of the event does not say so outright, its way northward, at first only in cities. sition, she married Thomas Patrick Emerson believed the idea for the first Christmas tree was hers because, he said, “It is As Lady Blanche explained in an 1881 Murphy, her father’s multi-lingual organ- well-known from other sources that, no matter how strained their own financial cur- article she contributed to the English pub- ist/choirmaster and a commoner, they cumstances, Lady Blanche always saw to it that local children had what they needed.” lication London Graphic, “in these a back- both became pariahs in caste-ridden (Drawing by Andrea Johnson Kennett) woods [where] the necessities of cold England and emigrated to the U.S. To weather stifle the chance of keeping up combat their economic woes here, with the etiquette of civilized life,” no local Murphy taught music, and Lady Blanche “moderator” solemnly deliberated was found, then carried and crammed into children had ever seen such a sight. wrote articles and stories for British and whether or not to introduce a Christmas a tiny one-room schoolhouse. Too tall to Therefore, “a few of the more traveled American publications. tree to their district. fit under the ceiling, its tip was thrust into individuals in the neighbourhood had the Although childless themselves, Lady Having decided “to give the children a an overhead stovepipe hole. The tree was bright idea of having a Christmas tree …” Blanche and her husband wanted to little amusement,” a committee of four then garlanded and hung with wrapped Herself clearly one with some experi- organize something festive to entertain then debated how to afford presents when presents — “as nicely arranged as I ever ence of “civilized life,” Lady Blanche (née local youngsters. As she describes it for her everyone was so poor. While Lady saw any Christmas tree” — with yet more Noel) was the eldest daughter of the Earl London Graphic readers, sometime short- Blanche does not say how the presents presents strung from nails hammered into of Gainsborough, a granddaughter of the ly before that year’s Christmas a meeting were funded or who was chosen to imper- the ceiling around the hole. Earl of Errol, a great-granddaughter of was called at a neighbor’s house. While sonate Santa Claus, she does note that the On the evening of the party, access to King William IV, and a godchild of Queen their wives sat knitting, a dozen men and a whole of the following week was taken up the schoolhouse had to be carved out of with “fixing” things for the communal the snow. But nobody let difficult condi- tree. tions keep them away. The schoolhouse “The men did little but that,” she interior was bright with the light of candles writes, “and the women spent their spare and barn lanterns commandeered from time popping corn and stringing it bead- miles around, and more people arrived like (a very pretty decoration, as the grains than the little room could comfortably of ‘popcorn’ take all sorts of surprising hold. Still, everyone had a good time: shapes when held over the hot coals) … poems were read and hymns sung, some- and otherwise arranging presents.” one disguised as Santa distributed pres- Because that winter’s snow was deep, ents, and, as Lady Blanche, concluded, with drifts reaching from 10 to 12 feet, “it “the main object was attained, the children was difficult to get into the woods to cut were delighted, the tree was a success, and down a suitable tree.” In due course, one many of the grown people, who also had

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Artist Andrea Johnson Kennett’s interpre- tation of the Valley’s first “Santa Claus” distributing presents to local children. (Drawing by Andrea Johnson Kennett) never seen one, were immensely pleased.”

IN MADISON A FEW YEARS earlier, the introduction of the Christmas tree had taken a different form. At that time, the Pearsons from Massachusetts may still have been unknown to many of their neighbors. However, coming as they did from the sea- faring city of Newburyport, the Christmas tree custom was already familiar to them. Initially, in June 1873, they had bought their Madison house as a summer farm, then decided to move in full-time. As they hadn’t been there long, perhaps the idea of inviting the entire village to join them in a Christmas celebration was partly intended as a means of getting to know their neigh- bors. The host and hostess were Theodore C. Pearson, and his second wife, Rhoda. Fifty-four at the time, Theodore had been a successful Newburyport and Salem baker. His wife, née Rhoda Ann Whittier, was a cousin of American poet and aboli- tionist John Greenleaf Whittier. Together the couple were parents of eight children, in addition to four of Theodore’s by his first wife. When their invitations went forth, the Pearsons specified that the party would include food, refreshments, music — and presents. Guests were insistently requested to bring presents. (Whether these were intended for the host family or for the guests, history does not record!) Meanwhile, as townspeople were relishing the prospect of a cheerful evening to enliv- en the long winter, the Pearson household was likewise preparing for the event. From Pearson family documents and “A Brief History of Madison” (compiled in 23 locally owned and 1925-26), we learn that, “Every room on the first floor was cleared for the festival. operated restaurants Two large Christmas trees were set up in the largest room of the house. A great crowd came out to enjoy the celebration. Cafe Noche Notchland Inn Conway, NH 603-447-5050 Bartlett, NH 603-374-6131 Darby Field Inn and Restaurant Oxford House Albany, NH 603-447-2181 Fryeburg, ME 207-935-3442 Decades Steakhouse & Pub Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub North Conway, NH 603-356-7080 Glen, NH 603-383-4344 Delaney’s Hole in the Wall North Conway, NH 603-356-7776 Shalimar of India North Conway, NH 603-356-0123 Homestead North Conway, NH 603-356-5900 Shannon Door Pub Jackson, NH 603-383-4211 New Location! Horsefeathers Pets Welcome! North Conway, NH 603-356-6862 Stonehurst Manor North Conway, NH 603-356-3113 NEW On-Site Pet Bakery! The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa Jackson, NH 1-800-289-8990 NEW Puppy Playroom! Thompson House Eatery J-Town Deli & Country Store Jackson, NH 603-383-9341 Warm Coats & Sweaters! Jackson, NH 603-383-8064 Boots & Paw Protection! 302 West Smoke House Maestro’s Fryeburg, ME 207-935-3021 Gifts for Pets & Pet Lovers! North Conway, NH 603-356-8790 Margarita Grill Up Country Family Restaurant Glen, NH 603-383-6556 North Conway, NH 603-356-3336 Merlino’s White Mountain Cider Co. North Conway, NH 603-356-6006 Bartlett, NH 603-383-9061 PET PHOTOS W/SANTA PAWS Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co. Wildcat Tavern Saturday 12/5 from Noon - 3pm to North Conway, NH 603-356-6381 Jackson, NH 603-383-4245 benefit Conway Area Humane Society 1821 White Mountain Highway (Rte.16) next to D'Angelos N. Conway, NH “The Valley Originals-Supporting Local Charities & Special Events in the MWV” 603-356-7297 www.fouryourpawsonly.com www.thevalleyoriginals.com The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page A7 Nativity in the mountains 2009 The story is ancient, but the pageants are new each year

By Sara Young-Knox crèche, as the congregation sings, “What Contributing Writer child is this who’s laid to rest on Mary’s lap N CHRISTMAS EVE, SHEP- is sleeping?” herds watching their flocks And each year, parents and grandpar- Oaround the world will be visited ents will look on with pride and love, as by an angel who tells them, “Be not afraid; the Christmas Pageant tableaus unfold. for behold, I am bringing you good news of a great joy which will come to all the IT’S A VERY OLD STORY, OVER people; for to you is born this day in the two thousand years old now, but each year city of David a Savior, who is Christ the it feels new. Reverend Susan Buchanan, Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you rector at the Christ Episcopal Church in will find a babe in swaddling clothes and North Conway, explains the timelessness lying in a manger.” of the story as thus: “God’s love is so pow- The shepherds will be in clothes hand- erful for us, that God came to be with us.” ed down from Christmas pageants There are variations on the theme, but of the past, or made especially for them, as basically the narration comes from the they are dressed to fit the scenes illustra- same script, the words from the Bible tive of the birth of Christ. These young story of the birth of Jesus, as written in the shepherds will stand by mangers set up in Gospels According to Luke and Matthew. Christian churches throughout the world, For the most part, the children in the pag- as Mary and Joseph await the arrival of the eants don’t have speaking roles, but are Three Wise Men. The Wise Men, who silent participants, setting the scenes have followed that star to Bethlehem, will while a narrator relates the story. In be draped in the rich finery of their posi- between scenes, the congregation joins in tions in life, and will kneel beside the At the Tamworth Congregational Church Living Nativity on Dec. 20, Mary and Joseph, singing the carols that further set the manger, its bed of straw holding the after finding out there was no room in the inn, make their way to the shelter of the time, place, and spiritual meaning for the Christ Child, and offer their gifts. All then Remick stables, where Mary will give birth to her firstborn son, whom the angel Gabriel tableau. stand in place, a three-dimensional has told her is the Son of God. This held true for the Living Nativity held this past Sunday evening by the Tamworth Congregational Church, with the help of, and at, the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. As night set in at the Remick barn, Bill Jones opened with the Bible passage that tells of the angel Gabriel’s visit to a young woman, Mary, who is betrothed to Joseph, to the worshippers gathered for the Nativity. It was a chilly evening, but the youngest children in the audience had been keeping warm by belly-sliding down the hump of snow in the museum’s front yard. They were bright cheeked and wide-eyed, little angels in puffy snowsuits, when the pageant began. The pageant angels, white wings sprouting from their shoulder blades, gathered around the manager with the shepherds and two sheep, waiting patient- ly for the three wise men from the East to bring their gifts for the Baby Jesus. The other animals in the barn, cozy in their stalls with their own beds of straw, looked on silently. “The music we are about to sing is more than 700 years old. We do not know how old the words are, but we do know that they represent a time when the Church was trying in every way possible to show that even the beasts of the field and the birds of the air bowed down low when Jesus was born at Bethlehem,” announced Peggy Johnson, organist of the Tamworth Congregational Church and narrator of the church’s first Living Nativity. “Jesus, our brother,” Johnson sang in the opening verse of the song known as “The Friendly Beasts.” The origins of the song go back to at least the 12th century, and it’s tempting to think that it was sung at the first known Christmas Pageant, the one celebrated by St. Francis of Assisi in Greccio, Italy, around 1223. St. Francis, at that first Nativity Play, welcomed the beasts of the field as part of the live crèche. Known for his love of animals and birds, he is said to have invited the local villagers to be part of the scene. Most like- ly, the same words of the Bible were read, though probably in Latin. The villagers and their cows, goats, and donkey became part of the tableau illustrating the story. During the run-through for the Tamworth Congregational Church pag- eant, director Rebecca Pugh gave last minute directions to the cast, advising them to try to convey “a quiet, serene seriousness.” The cast took her advice to heart, and when Mary and Joseph walked out of the barn with the Baby Jesus you could believe that they really do feel the weight of the responsibility of raising the Christ Child.

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 SUCH PAGEANTS WERE com- mon throughout the Middle Ages in Europe. Bible passages were often pre- sented to the masses this way. It was an effective way of teaching Bible stories to the largely illiterate populous. The Nativity Play is just part of a cycle of medieval “mystery” plays presented throughout the church’s religious calen- dar. The plays were sometimes performed on a decorated cart, called a pageant, that moved around the cities. Many of the carols included in mod- ern-day Christmas pageants are of later origin than “The Friendly Beasts.” “What Child is this,” was written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865, set to the traditional English tune “Greensleeves.” Phillips Brook, an Episcopal minister from Philadelphia, wrote “O Little Town of Bethlehem” in 1868. His organist, Lewis Redner, put music to it a few years later. “Joy to the World,” with words by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, was based on the 98th Psalm, first published in 1719. It was originally meant to glorify Christ’s tri- umphant return. Nativity scene. Even the lowly beasts of the field stand alert by the babe in the manger, awaiting the arrival of the wise men from “Silent Night,” was written in the East. German by Father Josef Mohr, an Austrian priest, around 1816. A century wonderful gift of Christmas Eve that we Christ was a gift from God for people in “This miracle is for the smallest to the later it had made a heart-breakingly bru- all just treasure,” noting that the children all stations of life, from the humble local greatest,” Rev. Buchanan says. “This is tal appearance during the first “War to learn the story by doing it. shepherds whose story is told in Luke, to why this story continues to shape us.” ▲ End All Wars.” It was sung across the Using the story lines from both the worldly Magi whose travels to the sta- battle lines, simultaneously, by English Gospels, she says, shows that the Birth of ble is recounted in Matthew. and German troops, during the Christmas truce of 1914. Who knows how those young men felt, barely past the age to be in pageants at their own churches across Europe, as they sang a song that hopes, “Sleep in heavenly peace” on one side, “Schlaf in himmlis- cher Ruh” on the other. (History tells us that they had a hard time shooting at each other after that.) After Sunday’s pageant, before going on to the Tamworth Congregational Church for a carol sing, several of the children who were in the front row of those watching the live Nativity took quiet steps into the barn to say hello to the animals. The sheep, the goats, the cows all seemed to appreciate the youth- ful attention. At one time the Christ Episcopal Church in North Conway’s Christmas Pageant included live sheep, too, but now it’s the congregation’s children who flock to the front of the church, herded by young shepherds who have come to see the Christ Child. This church’s Christmas Pageant will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. In the week before the pageant, upstairs in the education center, there were sever- al large cardboard boxes with costumes in them. Here you could find angel wings and sheeps’ clothing alongside a floppy- eared head covering that will transform some child into the donkey that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. After the second week of rehearsing, children took their assigned costume home, where a parent or grandparent skilled with a needle did the necessary alterations, sewing a stitch here and there to personalize the outfit for the child. Directing the annual Christmas Pageant at Christ Episcopal Church this year are two sisters from Fryeburg, Lindsay and Megan MacGillivray. It’s not the first time for Lindsay, who is a senior at Fryeburg Academy. “I pretty much stay out of it,” Rev. Buchanan, says. Children start to prepare for the pageant two weeks before, during the regular Sunday School time. “Every year we have walk-ons,” Rev. Buchanan says, noting that grandparents who are members of the church may have grandchildren visiting. “The way we do it allows for that. We can always add in more shepherds and sheep and angels.” As with most pageants, the narrator is the only one with a speaking role, and those words are written down. “That takes a lot of the stress off the kids and the families.” Rev. Buchanan says the pageant is “A

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page A9 Sports Highlights Kennett High Hockey Team Eagles open title defense with two wins By Joshua Spaulding The Eagles went on the power play scoring bids from Meador and Cyr, but Sports Editor just over a minute later and they were went to the locker room still up 2-0. CONWAY — Kennett hockey coach able to capitalize on the man advantage, Murphy upped the lead to 3-0 with Mike Lane was a bit worried. as Meador ripped a shot from the top of his fifth goal in two games, taking a After all, his team had just sat the face-off circle to Peterson’s right great feed from Josh Potter and putting through an exciting ceremony where and it found its way to the twine for a 2- it in the net with 11:37 to play. Justin the title banner from last year’s squad 0 lead. Freshman Dillon Smith assisted Munck also assisted on the play. (as well as three runner-up banners on the tally, which came with 8:46 to The visitors got on the board with a from 2003, 2004 and 2008) was play in the first period. power play goal with 8:49 to play, mak- unveiled. They had all received their The ’Toppers finally got some solid ing it 3-1, but the Eagles went on the championship rings. The Ham Arena pressure on Kennett keeper Ricky power play seconds later and before a crowd was enthusiastic and pumped up. Gaudreau, but he held his ground and minute had ticked off the clock, Spoor And the Eagles’ third-year coach was made a couple of solid saves, which stuffed home the puck off a face-off for concerned that the emotions would get allowed the Eagles to come back with a 4-1 lead with 8:07 to play. in the way of the game that needed to more offensive pressure. Murphy just With 6:41 to play, Cyr took a nice be played. Logan Spoor battles for the puck during missed connecting with Cody Richard feed from Meador and went top-shelf As it turns out, he had nothing to action against Somersworth Dec. 19. and Matt Kelly had a slap shot from the for a 5-1 lead, also on the power play, worry about. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) blue line stopped by Peterson. Chuckie rounding out the scoring. Griffin Meador scored twice in the Smith had a bid in close but was denied. Gaudreau continued to hold his first seven minutes of play and the Following those unveilings, the play- After another Somersworth chance ground at the other end, turning away a Eagles went on to a 5-1 win over ers on last year’s team received their was denied by Gaudreau, the Eagles couple of good scoring chances by the Somersworth to open up the home sea- championship rings, and all five seniors came back with more offensive firepow- ’Toppers. son on Saturday, Dec. 19. from last year’s squad (Joey Murphy, er, as Meador and Bryan Lamontagne Potter was robbed on a great pad “I thought we did a really good job of Brian Munck, George Weigold, Justin had shots stopped by Peterson and save by Peterson as the third period taking the emotions from the ceremony Clements and Derek North) returned Taylor Cyr clanged one off the iron and ticked down. Todd and King just missed and using them in a positive way,” Lane to the Ham Arena for the occasion. sent another one wide. connections on a scoring bid and James said. “I had been losing sleep worrying They then had the honor of unveiling Cyr also just missed connections Gallo made some nice moves to help about the transition, but I thought the the championship banner in the rafters with Chris King for a good scoring kill off a Kennett penalty in the final kids did a good job of it. of the Conway ice arena. chance as the first period came to a minute. “We had good extended shifts right And then there was the business of close and the Eagles headed off the ice “The seniors led by example off the bat and that got the ball rolling,” the game. with a 2-0 lead. tonight,” Lane said. “It was a great he continued. Kennett came right out of the gate The Eagle defense suffered a blow effort by them and the other kids fell in The ceremony, which was put and bombarded ’Topper goalie Kate early in the second period, when line and followed.” together nicely by Bob Cyr, featured Peterson. Meador and Kevin Murphy Lamontagne had to be helped off the The Eagle coach also praised Dillon the unveiling of the three runner-up got the firing started, but nothing found ice after suffering an apparent knee Smith, Kelly and Spoor for stepping up banners by members of those teams. its way through and the ’Toppers came injury. A Kennett penalty also put them with the injury to Lamontagne. For the 2003 team, coach Jim Terry and back with a couple of scoring chances of shorthanded for the first time on the “They played a phenomenal game,” players Todd Frechette and Justin their own, stopped by the defense of the night and Somersworth had a couple he said, noting he always wants kids to Umlah did the honors. For the 2004 Eagles. good chances, putting one off a post be ready to step up if needed and in this team, coaches Peter Hall and Steve Less than five minutes into the game, and a few more on Gaudreau, but the game, they did. Blaser were the honorees. And coach the Eagles got their first Ham Arena senior keeper held his ground. Meador The Eagles opened the season with a Tim Connifey and players Frank Hayes goal of the season, as Meador stuffed had a good shorthanded scoring chance 7-4 win at Souhegan on Monday, Dec. and Mike Skelton unveiled the 2008 the puck past Peterson with 10:43 to and Cyr did a nice job of controlling 14. banner. play in the first period. the puck in the zone to prevent any “We didn’t play well, I think there ’Topper momentum and helped to kill were a lot of nerves,” said Lane. “And I off the penalty. am sure they (Souhegan) were pumped, The Eagles had to kill another looking for a little revenge (from the penalty a few minutes later, just seconds title game).” after Gaudreau made a great save on a Lane noted that the Eagles did play breakaway bid. The Eagles successfully much better in the third period. killed the penalty and moments later “It was no coincidence that we Murphy helped Gaudreau out in a big stayed out of the box and were able to way. The sophomore swept in and roll four lines (in the third period),” banged the puck away from an open net Lane noted. after Gaudreau had made a save. The Murphy potted four goals, while rebound went out to another ’Topper Meador had four assists and Cyr had a and he was about to push it into the net goal and three assists, all on the same when Murphy came swooping in and line. pushed it away, preserving the shutout. Potter added two goals in the win Meador and Connor Todd had bids and Gaudreau turned away 28 shots for on the next Eagle power play, but they the victory. were shut down and Gaudreau held his The Eagles will head to holiday ground in another Somersworth attack. tournament action in Maine next week. The Eagles went on the power play On Monday, Dec. 28, they play Edward in the final 1:05 of the period and got Little at Biddeford Arena at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 29, they play Westbrook at the University of Southern Maine at 10 a.m. and Deering at 4 p.m. at Portland Ice Arena. ▲

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Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Sports Highlights Kennett High Boys’ Basketball Sluggish start dooms BANNER NIGHT FOR CHAMPS Eagle boys at St. Thomas By Joshua Spaulding noted. “Anytime you shoot 26 percent Sports Editor from the field and 37 percent from the DOVER — The Kennett boys’ basket- line, you are not giving yourself a solid ball team could not recover from a slug- chance at a W.” gish start and dropped the season’s first Coté noted that he and his assistant game in Dover on Friday, Dec. 18, as St. coaches were pleased with the team’s Thomas claimed a 47-40 victory. defensive effort after the boys settled The Saints took control of the game down in the second quarter. in the early going, pulling away from the “It just wasn’t our night,” Coté said. visiting Eagles quickly and with five “Nothing went in.” minutes to go in the second quarter, the The Eagles did get a solid perform- hosts had a 16-point lead and appeared ance from junior guard Brandon Frost, to be on cruise control. who popped in 21 points, accounting for However, the Eagles showed that more than half of the team’s points. Coté they won’t go down without a fight and noted that Frost also played a very well- came storming back. rounded overall game. Senior Tanner A furious rally over the final few min- Baillargeon added 11 points for the utes of the first half pulled coach Steve Eagles in the season’s opening game. Coté’s troops to within seven points at The Eagles had one more game (after the half, 28-21. deadline on Tuesday) before the holiday That seven-point cushion would break. The team will not be participat- remain in place for the second half, as ing in a holiday tournament after the both teams scored 19 points in the final Fryeburg tournament that the team 16 minutes and the Saints walked off the competed in last year was called off. court with the 47-40 win. The team will return to action on “We just could not get anything Tuesday, Jan. 5, when the boys welcome going offensively,” the Eagle coach Bishop Brady to town. ▲

The banner ceremony to commemorate the Kennett hockey team’s state cham- pionship was held prior to the team’s first home game on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Ham Arena. Three banners honoring the team’s runner-up performances (2003, 2004, 2008) were unveiled by members of those teams. Then, each of the players from last year’s team received his championship ring (plus a well-deserved honorary ring for train- er Andy Trowbridge) and the team unveiled the championship banner in the rafters. Last year’s seniors, shown showing off their rings (l to r), Joey Murphy, Justin Clements, Derek North, Brian Munck and George Weigold, all returned to the Ham Arena for the cer- emony. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo)

Shooting star. Sean and Andrew Doherty of Conway, along with their mother, Mary, (pictured) took part in the winter biathlon on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Pemi Fish and Game Club in Holderness. (Matt Perloff/Record Enterprise)

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Madison, NH 03849 or to a charity of ones dancing. She taught all of her Roy Edward Hansen Births your choice. William Douglas Olds grandchildren piano and supported all of The Furber and White Funeral Home their interests, from music to sports. She William Douglas Olds was born on is in charge of arrangements. Dec. 7 to Douglas Emory and Michelle was their sunshine and their inspiration. Calling hours were Wednesday, Dec. Ruth (Franke) Olds at their home in Albert E. Paquette Puna, Hawaii. 23, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Furber and Maternal grandparents are Bill and White Funeral Home in North Conway, Karen Franke of North Conway. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. at Maternal great-grandfather is William the Conway Village Congregational L. Sims of State College, Penn. Church. Paternal grandmother is Wendy Yothers of Garfield, N.J. Karen B. O’Neil Williams joins brother Emory at home. Deaths

Albert E. Paquette, 71, of Albany, died suddenly Dec. 15 at his home. Roy Edward Hansen, 86, died Dec. 17, Born in Lynn, Mass., the son of after several years of declining health. He Charles and Marjorie (Gosselin) had been lovingly cared for the past two Paquette, he grew up in Lynn and moved years by the staff at Merriman House in to the Mt. Washington Valley in 1965. North Conway and his doctors, David Al graduated from Lynn High School Riss and Robert Tilney. and Lynn Trade School. He had been a Roy was born May 2, 1923, in Boston, self-employed accountant and a para- Mass., the only child of Bernard and legal for over 40 years. Mabel (Clark) Hansen. He grew up in the He spent many summers at the Dolly Mattapan area of Boston, graduating Copp Campground with family and from Hyde Path High School in Boston friends from 1940 to 1960. Karen B. O’Neil, 54, of Center in 1940. He then began working as a Mr. Paquette was very involved in pol- Conway, died Dec. 19 at her home, fol- draftsman for Clifford Manufacturing itics in the 1970s. He enjoyed cooking, lowing a long illness. Company in Boston, Mass., until going his flower garden and children. Born in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of into the U.S. Navy (Naval air cadet pro- The family includes: his wife, Joyce A. Theodore and Stella (Kalanzakos) gram) in 1943 until 1945 at WWII end. Paquette, of Albany; three daughters, Susan Harriet (Elliott) Forrest Hantzes, she grew up in Chelmsford Returning to civilian life, he returned to Tracy M. Tilton and her husband, Jeff, of Mass., graduated from Bridgewater State his job at Clifford’s and later Thayer Scale Susan Harriet (Elliott) Forrest died Pensacola, Fla., Michelle M. Paquette Dec. 12, after several months of declining College and taught at St. Edward’s School in Cohasset, Mass., and retiring in and her fiancé, George Michaels, of in Brockton, Mass., before moving to the December 1986 as a design engineer from health. Conway and Theresa Paquette and her She was born Dec. 10, 1932, to Mount Washington Valley 22 years ago. Pneumatic Scale Corp. of Quincy, Mass., fiancé, Adrian Loper, of Westerly, R.I.; Karen was a reading specialist at the after 27 years of service. Marion Bellfield Elliott and Anna several nieces and nephews. Ebinger Elliott in Cleveland, Ohio. John Fuller School in North Conway, After retiring, he moved from his A Mass of Christian burial was cele- where she also directed many school the- home in Forrest Park South Weymouth, Susan leaves her husband of nearly 50 brated Saturday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. in years, Henry Nathaniel Forrest, and their atrical productions. Karen was very active Mass., to his retirement home in Intervale Our Lady of the Mountains Church in in the local theater community. A gifted in February of 1987, where he enjoyed three children, Andrew Isaiah Forrest, North Conway. Rebecca Saunders (Forrest) Blikslager, actress, she has performed with the skiing and golf. He had been a member of Calling hours were Friday, Dec. 18 Mount Washington Valley Theatre both North Conway Country Club and and Spencer Bellfield Forrest. Her 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber beloved grandchildren include six from Company, the Resort Players, and M&D Wentworth Golf Club. and White Funeral Home in North Productions. She was also a costume Roy was a 46-year member of the Andrew: Nathaniel Elliott, Jordan Conway. Andrew, Caroline Anna, Maria Joy, and designer and producer with the Resort Weymouth United Masonic Lodge and a twins Peter Miguel and Christopher Players of Mount Washington Valley. 40-year member of North Conway Petrina Ann (Saia) Paoletti An avid sports fan, Karen was dubbed American Legion Post 95. Mateo. From Rebecca and Anthony It is with profound sadness that we Blikslager are Stephen Forrest and “The Queen of Red Sox Nation” by her Roy was predeceased by his parents make known the passing of Petrina Ann family. and his first wife of 23 years, Edyth Natalie Susan. From Spencer and Elena (Saia) Paoletti of North Conway. Vladimirovna (Bakhtina) Forrest are Karen’s enthusiastic and kind spirit (Canning) Hansen. He is survived by his She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on May touched many lives during her lifetime wife of 40 years, Verna (McCoy) Hansen, Katerina Priscilla, Nikolai Henry and 5, 1937, to Charles and Frances Vladimir Andrew. and she will be sorely missed by her fam- stepdaughter Patricia Kulich and her hus- (DiNatale) Saia. She earned a bachelor’s ily, friends, colleagues and students. band, David, of Grove City, Ohio; grand- Surviving her are two sisters, Virginia degree in music from Rosary Hill College Leadley and Anita Belle (Benson) Evans The family includes her husband, daughter Suzanne Watters and husband, and went on to teach music at several Dennis F. O’Neil of Center Conway; two Jamie, Maybeth Motasem and husband, and her brother, Marion Bellfield Elliott, public schools in Buffalo. She also taught Jr. and his wife Elizabeth (Nickerson). sons, Daniel P. O’Neil of Burlington, Vt., Shadi, Jessica James and husband, Brett, piano to scores of students both in N.Y. and Theodore D. O’Neil of Center and eight step-great- grandchildren of She graduated from Nott Terrace and in N.H. She was the organist and High School in Schenectady, N.Y. and Conway; a granddaughter, Keira Mae Ohio. Roy is also survived by his beloved choir director at the Conway Village O’Neil of Burlington, Vt.; her mother, nephew, Robert Griffin, and wife, Susan, from the University of Massachusetts at Congregational Church, where she held Amherst. She received her teacher’s Stella Hantzes of Chelmsford, Mass.; two of Jefferson. the distinct title of Minister of Music for sisters, Ellen Hantzes of Chelmsford, As he had requested, there will be no accreditation from Plymouth State over 30 years. University, graduating with a master’s Mass., and Elizabeth Sansoucy of services and burial will take place in the She is survived by her caring husband Oakham, Mass., and several nieces and spring with a celebration of his life to fol- degree magna cum laude. For 10 years of 50 years, Leo Paoletti of North she taught both private and public nephews. low with friends and family. In lieu of Conway; her children, Lawrence Paoletti A Mass of Christian Burial was cele- flowers, donations may be made to kindergarten in Madison programs, plus of Wilmington, Mass., Lucille Marvin of she substituted for teachers in primary brated Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. in Conway Area Humane Society or Gibson New Castle, Lisa Thompson of Berlin, the Our Lady of the Mountains Church Center for Senior Services. grades in Madison and surrounding Larina Perry of Newmarket, Leanne towns. in North Conway. Calling hours were Cook of Windsor, Vt., and 13 grandchil- Announcements of births, She remained steadfast and engaged as Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Editor’s Note: dren. Her surviving siblings include adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths a wife, mother and grandmother with Furber and White Funeral Home in Alphonse Saia of Rochester, N.Y., and memorial services may be sent to the lifelong interests in literature, languages, North Conway. Salvatore Saia of Barker, N.Y., Josephine Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, the arts and the activities and interests of Donations may be sent to the New Saia and Marian Lauricella, both of P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or her children and grandchildren. She also England Organ Donor Bank in Karen’s Buffalo, N.Y. emailed to [email protected]. served on Madison Town boards and memory. Performing, teaching and loving all Items must be submitted by Monday noon remained interested in Madison’s devel- types of music was Petrina’s life-long pas- for publication on the following Thursday. opment, beauty and well being. She trav- sion. She relished directing her choir and We are glad to publish engagement and eled to Europe and Central America and preparing and performing piano and wedding photos enjoyed cruises and vacation travels to the organ concerts including the popular Western U.S. ‘Festival of Carols’ during the Christmas She is relieved from her recent ills and holiday season. She also resurrected and shall be forever remembered for the con- performed the hand-written music of stant love, comfort and great positive Thomas Murphy, husband of Lady spirit she brought to our family and Blanche Murphy, who resided in Bartlett Time to make your Holiday friends of each long standing. in the late 1800s. Reservations! There were no visiting hours. The More than anything Petrina loved her Memorial Service was held at 2 p.m. on family. She shared her passion for music Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Madison with all of them. There was not a family Church. gathering without piano or organ playing In lieu of flowers, donations may be with Leo and the children and grandchil- made in her name to the Madison dren gathered around singing and little Church Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 119 *Exp 01/01/10

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page A13 Business News Wildcat introduces new rental shop, food and ticketing managers Wildcat Mountain announces new department managers PINKHAM NOTCH — With the tative for DaKine, Chandler has been Kology from her previous experience Ticketing and Guest Services Manager. 2009/2010 winter season under way most recently helping to cook at the at the Appalachian Mountain Club in “I have been involved with guest serv- and a first holiday vacation period Thompson House Eatery in Jackson. Pinkham Notch or from the Wildcat ices in different capacities for many approaching quickly, Wildcat He brings a combination of profession- Tavern in Jackson and Libby’s Bistro in years,” said Celeste. “But I’m really Mountain has announce that there will alism within hard- and soft-good sales, Gorham prior to that. An avid skier excited to bring that to Wildcat be some new faces joining the leg- detail, prior tuning experience, certifi- who enjoys backcountry pursuits with Mountain and to deliver upon the endary resort’s team that includes a cation, and recognizes that the experi- her husband and dogs, Lesley brings expectations of those who I share a snow sports director, race coordinator, ence for many beginner skiers and experience, maturity, and an eye for common enthusiasm with…I love ski- several instructors and members of snowboarders begins right in the rental detail, having started up her own cater- ing.” mountain operations with each more shop. ing business and vintage clothing store Welsh is also very familiar with than 25 years of dedication to the When not trying to get first tracks, in the past. Pinkham Notch, having most recently mountain. Chandler and his staff will be helping “I believe visitors to Wildcat worked for the Appalachian Mountain Among the newly hired are Rental walk-in rental guests, ski school pro- Mountain this season will see a marked Club. In addition to her work with the and Tune Shop Manager Dave gram participants, and helping to facil- improvement with food services in the AMC, she developed her professional Chandler, Food and Beverage Director itate rental equipment for larger inter- base lodge cafeteria, Wildcat Pub, and guest service and sales experience with Lesley Kology, and Ticketing and national groups visiting the Mount Bobcat Lodge,” said Lesley. “With a Disney Cruise Lines and at one time Guest Services Manager Celeste Washington Valley. It should also be hospitality background and having operated her own travel agency. Welsh. noted that Chandler looks forward to been employed at Wildcat Mountain Welsh has been working with Dave Chandler has been working at highlighting Wildcat Mountain’s tun- sales back in the late ’90s, I appreciate returning staff, hired new staff, and Wildcat Mountain part-time and on- ing services with returning ski tech the combination of quality and experi- begun to coordinate training for all call helping to tune skis for several Greg Muzerall. ence that our guests would like to see. front-line ticketing, season pass, and years, but has officially accepted the Lesley Kology, Food and Beverage My staff will be aware of a hospitality guest-service staff. position of Rental and Tune Shop Director, is originally from Cape Cod objective this season.” For further information about Manager. Known around the valley, and is currently living in Gorham. Celeste Welsh is a native of the Wildcat, call 466-3326 or visit skiwild having been a manufacturer’s represen- Many local residents may already know Gorham and Berlin area and is the new cat.com ▲

BUSINESS BRIEF Dana Jones named VP of Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire NORTH CONWAY — Dana Jones, of shared history; White Mountain Oil has The Oil Heat Council of New White Mountain Oil and Propane in been a leader in the oil heat industry in Hampshire is a trade association whose North Conway, was named Vice northern New Hampshire since its mission is to provide support for member President of the Oil Heat Council of New founding in 1941, while the Oil Heat dealers and information to consumers Hampshire at the organization’s Annual Council has served local heat dealers and regarding energy savings, regulatory Meeting, held at The Omni Mount the citizens of New Hampshire for more issues affecting the homeowner, and Washington Resort in Bretton Woods. than 35 years.” other information about oil heat industry. Jones, a 30-year veteran with White A highlight of the Annual Meeting for Oil heat is the preeminent source of ener- Mountain Oil and the company’s market- Jones and his wife, Meredith, was the gy for New Hampshire homes and busi- ing manager, said, “I’m pleased to be able opportunity to meet Fritz Wetherbee, the nesses. For more information on the Oil to serve in a leadership role with the Oil well-known on-air personality and Heat Council, visit www.Nhoilheat.com or Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire Heat Council. There’s a real sense of spokesman for the Oil Heat Council. call 895-3808. spokesperson Fritz Wetherbee with White Mountain Oil and Propane is a Meredith and Dana Jones at the organiza- locally operated and family-owned ener- tion’s annual meeting. gy company. It delivers premium fuel oil (Courtesy Photo) Real Estate Showcase products and propane gas as well as heat- ing service and installation. For more www.WhiteMountainOil.com or call information on the company, visit 1-(800)-600-4728. ▲

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Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Cormack Construction rewards committed employees. Roger Bean (pictured above) of The Wood Works, a division of Cormack Construction Management, took home this year’s Employee of the Year Award. “This one is long overdue,” says company president Gordon Cormack. “Whenever you walk in the shop, Roger is always working. He takes his break, he takes his lunch, but outside of that, his head is always down, focused on his work. No one Cormack Construction is ‘Lean deserves it more.” Designer Don and Green.’ Gordon Cormack, Alfano took home the President’s president of Cormack Construction Award for his sophisticated design of Management in Madison (center), is a home on Silver Lake and Suzanne presented the Lean and Green Edwards was the winner of the Green Award for Green Practices: Small Award for obtaining her LEED Company category, by Sean Accredited Professional designation Mahoney, publisher of Business and for working as a team player to N.H. Magazine (left) and Governor reduce the company’s carbon foot- John Lynch. Cormack Construction print. (Tim Shellmer Photo) Management accepted the Business N.H. Lean and Green Business Award at a dinner ceremony in Manchester this past fall. The com- pany won the award by showing a cost savings by going green and a genuine commitment to environmen- tal responsibility. Since the award was presented, the design/build firm has continued to reduce its carbon footprint and has seen an overall reduction in energy use by 44 per- cent in both the woodshop and the office. In addition, the company saves an additional $100 per month by recycling. (Courtesy Photo)

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page A15 Valley Focus & Folks For mildly to wildly athletic folks age 50+ Come out & play at 23rd Annual Granite State Senior Games Athletes age 50 and older are invited to compete in the 23rd annual Granite State Senior Games (GSSG), New Hampshire’s largest multi-sport event for mildly to wildly athletic folks age 50 through 99-plus. Games take place over two weeks in August at numerous venues. Win medals, make friends, enjoy fitness in age-group competitions in dozens of sports. Volunteers and sponsors also The Ear travels with friends in Germany. Bartlett residents Paul Hamblett, Jochen Wolf, Kimberli Lewis and Sue welcome. The upcoming Games will be Haberstroh, with their trusty Mountain Ear, were photographed in Berlin, Germany, in front of the Brandenburg Tor (Gate), one the qualifier for the summer National of the most famous landmarks in Germany, which was a symbol that was used to divide East and West Germany. The group vis- games to be held in Texas in 2011. ited Berlin after attending a European-sponsored fund- raiser for Angels and Elves and visiting friends in Europe. For more information, visit www.NHSeniorGames.org (Courtesy Photo) or email [email protected] or call the not- for-profit 501c3 group, the Granite State Senior Games, Inc., at 603-232- 3900. ▲

Senior Candlepin Bowling Champs. The Maine State Candlepin Bowling Association recently held its annual Senior Singles Finals at The Saco Valley Sports Center in Fryeburg, Maine. This was a five- string format with handicaps added for both men and women over 60 years of age. In the Women’s Division, Vondell Dunphy (above, left), from the Bangor-Brewer Lanes, placed first with a total pin fall of 739. Finishing second was Sue Creswell, Saco Valley Sports Center, 736. Third: Helen Johnson, Big20, 719. Fourth: Jean Tilton, Newport Entertainment Center, 705. Fifth: Anita Labbe, Goodtime Lanes, 702. In the Men’s division, first place went to Danny Holt (above, right), Newport Entertainment Center, 723. Second: Ron Thompson, Saco Valley Sports Center, 718. Third: Ivan Estes, Bangor-Brewer Lanes, 709. Fourth: Ron Blow, Big20 Bowling Center, 703, and Fifth: Tom Turner, Saco Valley Sports Center, 702. The Next MSCBA Senior Event will be Mens and Ladies Doubles, at the Newport Entertainment Center, Newport, Maine, Jan. 13 and 14. ▲

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Conway area’s intergenerational community steel drum band, Steel Dreams, invites newcomers of all ages to attend a weekly rehearsal and join in the musical fun. (Courtesy Photo) Newcomers of all ages are invited to the band’s weekly rehearsals Join Steel Dreams - the area’s community steel drum band he fun and excitement of a chance for everyone from age 9 to This January, to help expand Steel spring season of community perform- playing in a steel band is a adults to participate in this growing Dreams, its members are opening ances and the steel-band festival. No great way for individuals, movement. The joyous sound of the rehearsals to everyone interested in musical experience is necessary — just families and community steel drums lightens your heart and playing steel drums. Newcomers will the love of rhythm & music! groups, (Girl & Boy makes your feet want to dance! learn to play a simple tune which every- Rehearsals are scheduled for Scouts,T home schoolers, church groups, Besides the unique fun of playing the one will then play together. Newcomers Tuesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For infor- social clubs, etc.) to come together to music, participating in a steel band fos- can stay to watch the band rehearse mation contact Eric Rollnick (603) 447 create music and bring the Caribbean ters teamwork, discipline, respect of other songs and get a feeling for how the 5107, [email protected] or stop groove to the Valley. Our own intergen- others, community awareness and an group works. We hope many newcomers in at Ajaja Music, 903 West Side Rd. ▲ erational community steel band offers appreciation of cultural diversity. will join the band as we gear up for a (1.25 miles north of Conway Village).

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page B1 Valley Round-Up A great way to begin the new year with the whole family BIBLF hosts MARKO, Master Magician and Hypnotist, on Jan. 1 On Jan. 1, MARKO, Master Magician and Hypnotist, will perform his first-ever fundraising show for the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation at the Theater in the Wood located at 41 Observatory Way in Intervale. MARKO will perform a two-part show featuring 45 minutes of magic better than seeing coworkers, friends, and 75 minutes of hypnosis. This is a grandparents, parents and children all family-friendly production. The show having a wonderful time together at time is 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 per the same show. person. Call 356-9980 or visit Much needed sponsorships and www.believeinbooks.org for more infor- donations allow the BIBLF to continue mation. to fund literacy programs throughout At a recent December Music for Babies class, instructor Sharon Novak played guitar MARKO’s shows are designed for Northern New England and expose, while youngsters and their caregivers were ‘rockin’ around’ in song and dance. fun; no one is ever embarrassed or encourage and excite children and (Jack Rose Photo). compromised. MARKO believes the families with the joys of reading. participants in his shows are the stars, For more information on the Play interactive games involving and he makes them shine. What makes Literacy Foundation’s programs, the- MARKO’s performances so special is ater events, membership, fundraising familiar songs, rhymes, and rhythm his ability to mystify, entertain, and events and sponsorship opportunities, make everyone laugh on different lev- contact the BIBLF offices at 356-9980 els at the same time. There’s nothing or visit www.believeinbooks.org. ▲ Free class for babies at Mountain Top Music Center on Thursdays Arts in Motion Scholarship Fundraiser Nurture your baby’s musical abilities to 10:45 a.m., Mountain Top Music with Mountain Top Music Center’s Center will be offering Pre-School Music for Babies class, designed for Music taught by the school’s music Auditions for ‘Always... infants from birth through 18 months. director, Ellen Schwindt. In this class This free, weekly class is led by children use familiar folk songs to learn Patsy Cline’ set for Jan. 2 teacher Sharon Novak on Thursdays principles of rhythm and pitch. Auditions will be held for the lead- for this role. from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Mountain Top Activities involved include singing, ing role of Louise in Arts in Motion’s This production of “Always...Patsy Music Center, located at 111 Main dancing and playing rhythm instru- April production of “Always.Patsy Cline” is a scholarship fundraiser for Street in Conway Village. With activi- ments. In Pre-School Music, children Cline.” on Saturday morning, Jan. 2, a high school student from Kennett ties designed to stimulate cognitive learn patterns necessary for further at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran church in and one student from Fryeburg development, babies and their care- music study such as pre-reading skills, North Conway (next to the Gibson Academy who plan on pursuing fur- givers play interactive games involving which are incorporated in drawing and Center). A cold reading from the ther education in the performing familiar songs, rhymes, and rhythm. coloring activities. Cost of the Jan. 5 to script will be required. This show is arts. The show will be performed at This Thursday morning class starts Jan. Feb. 9 session is $48. being directed Mary Bastoni- the Kennett High Loynd Auditorium 7 and will run every week through Feb. Mountain Top Music Center also Rebmann for Arts In Motion. and at Fryeburg Academy 11. offers private lessons for all ages in clar- Louise is a strong-headed and out- Performing Arts Center. Other classes geared toward pre- inet, drum set, flute, guitar, piano, vio- going woman and requires a For more information or to set up school ages include Music for Toddlers, lin, viola, voice and more. A few of the Southern accent. She is the narrator an appointment, contact Mary at: for 18 months to three years old, also ensemble opportunities at Mountain of the show and becomes Patsy’s close [email protected]. held on Thursdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. Top Music Center include Rock and friend. A singing voice is not required ▲ 11 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and taught by Roll Jam Band, Youth Ensemble, Old Sharon Novak. In Music for Toddlers Time String Band, Coached Orchestra, children and their caregivers dance, play and Adult Singers. Scholarships and rhythm instruments, sing, and play payment plans are available and there games using familiar songs. This class are three registration options available: stimulates musical and cognitive devel- online at www.mountaintopmusic.org, Entertainment Every Day During Winter Hours opment. Cost for the six-week session is by phone at 447-4737, or in person at $48. the school located at 111 Main Street in Christmas Week!!! 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Live acoustic guitar - songs of the past five decades (and a few even older) as well as requests.

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Kids love ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker with the Gingerbread Man’ Believe in Books hosts puppet show by Diane Kordas on Jan. 2 with a goofy B.B. Wolf and a fresh cook- Diane Kordas has been performing roster and the New England Foundation ie! There is a lot of audience participa- music for children and families since for the Arts. tion as they help with the elf magic! This 1992, and puppet shows since 1998. Her For more information on the show is especially suited for children classic and original stories with puppets, Literacy Foundation’s programs, theater ages three to eight. The show time is music, humor and audience participa- events, membership, fundraising events 1:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 for adults tion are enjoyed by children and families and sponsorship opportunities, contact (13+ years), $3 for children (3-12 years) at libraries, schools, outdoor events, par- the BIBLF offices at 356-9980 or visit and children under three are free. Call ties, daycares and preschools throughout www.believeinbooks.org. ▲ 356-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org New England. Diane is a member of the for more information. N.H. State Council on the Arts Touring Group to discuss Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’

On Jan. 2, Diane Kordas, of Romper Book discussion at the North Conway Public Library on Jan. 8 Rhythm and Puppets, will perform her puppet show, “The Elves and the The TGIF Book Group at the North of whom point Santiago in the direction holidays! Shoemaker with The Gingerbread Conway Library will read “The of his quest. No one knows what the Coelho’s books have been translated Man,” for the Believe in Books Literacy Alchemist,” by Paulo Coelho, and dis- treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to into 56 languages, topped bestseller lists Foundation at the Theater in the Wood cuss it on Friday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at surmount the obstacles along the way. throughout the world, and scored him located at 41 Observatory Way in the library. Everyone is welcome, This story, timeless and entertaining, such celebrity fans as Julia Roberts, Bill Intervale. whether you are a library member or not exotic yet simple, is about the faith, Clinton, and Madonna. This family-friendly production is and whether you have finished the book power, and courage we all have within us Copies of “The Alchemist” are cur- the classic Grimms folk tale about two or not. to pursue the intricate path of a Personal rently available at the library. Contact Elves who help a poor shoemaker get Coelho’s enchanting novel has Legend, a path charted by the mysteri- the North Conway Library at 356-2961 back in business. The program finishes inspired a devoted following around the ous magnet of destiny but obscured by for more information or to reserve your world. This story, dazzling in its simplic- distractions. Santiago shows how along copy. ity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian the way we learn to trust our hearts, read The TGIF Book Group is an open shepherd boy named Santiago who trav- the seemingly inconspicuous signs, and book discussion group that reads both Storytime for preschoolers els from his homeland in Spain to the understand that as we look to fulfill a fiction and nonfiction and meets on the Egyptian desert in search of treasure dream, it looks to find us just the same, first Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. buried in the Pyramids. Along the way if we let it. at the North Conway Library. ▲ Remick Museum he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who It is a slender book full of warmth and and Farm begins calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all wisdom and the perfect read over the free story hour Believe in Books Literacy Foundation hosts an evening of comedy Jan. 4 Comedian Dave Rattigan and friends to perform Dec. 27 The Remick Country Doctor Dave Rattigan, who’s “Dave reporter Heidi Watney. He was also Museum and Farm will begin a story Rattigan: Thinks He’s Funny” CD has asked to judge in the September hour for pre-school ages beginning received extensive airplay on several Boston Comedy Festival and was pro- Monday, Jan. 4. As the New Year stations including XM Satellite Radio, filed in The Comedians magazine, a begins, so will a free one-hour, story will headline the Believe in Books national publication. He plays top time from 10 to 11 a.m., that will fea- Comedy Night at the Theater in the clubs around New England. He’s also a ture seasonal children’s books. Wood, located at 41 Observatory Way professional writer who formerly wrote The story hour on Jan. 4 will fea- in Intervale, on Sunday, Dec. 27. the monthly “Perfect Man” humor col- ture the book, “Animal Homes,” by Rattigan will appear with two other umn for Northshore magazine, and has Debbie Martin and other wintry great comedians, Mike Cote and had similar works published in the books. Each story hour will conclude Mitch Stinson, for two 90-minute Boston Globe and Christian Science with some outside farm time or an shows. Show times are 4 p.m. (PG-13 Monitor. inside craft activity. In January, we will content) and 7 p.m. (adult content). The show is produced by Scamps visit some of our nearby farm friends Tickets are $10 for the early show and Comedy Productions for the Believe in and discover what their animal homes $12 for the late show. Call 356-9980 or Books Literary Foundation, which look like. visit www.believeinbooks.org for more supports literacy initiatives in The story hour schedule will be: information. Northern New England. Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May Already one of Boston’s most For more information on the 3, June 7, Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and sought-after comedians, Dave Literacy Foundation’s programs, the- Dec. 6. Rattigan added “actor” to his resume ater events, membership, fundraising For more information, call the with a part in a popular Olympia events and sponsorship opportunities, Museum’s Visitor Center at 323-7591 contact the BIBLF offices at 356-9980 ▲ Sports commercial with fellow come- or toll free 1 (800) 686-6117. dian Jimmy Dunn and Red Sox field or visit www.believeinbooks.org. ▲ GGOOOODD FFOOOODD,, GGOOOODD FFUUNN,, The Shannon Door Pub GGOOOODD TTIIMMEESS AATT RRAAFFFFEERRTTYY’’SS Serving Great Food For 56 Years ENTERTAINMENT GALORE! 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Cranmore Mountain lights up North Conway this Christmas Vacation Week Nighttime skiing & riding, tubing, family shows, Fun Zone and more! NORTH CONWAY — Cranmore sized for younger children. Mountain will be the place for families The Fun Zone opens Saturday this Christmas vacation week, with a nights and holiday weeks throughout variety of fun events and activities the winter season from 3 to 8 p.m. ranging from its second annual New Christmas Vacation week, the Fun Year’s Eve event, a terrain park compe- Zone opens Dec. 26 through Jan. 3. A tition, live family entertainers, fire- variety of ticket packages are available, works, night skiing, snowtubing and ranging from $12 for just the Fun more. Zone to $26 for a Mega Fun Zone tick- New Year’s Eve at Cranmore will et which also includes the Euro-Bungy give families a fun and early night of and one trip up the indoor climbing festivities, with fireworks at 7:30 p.m., wall. A Super Slider ticket offers snow and skiing and riding until 8 p.m. In tubing, night skiing plus Fun Zone addition to fireworks, Cranmore will admission for $49. also offer a fire dancer performance at Cranapalooza will light the skies 5 to 7 p.m. Their Arctic Blast Tubing with night skiing and fun activities on Park will slide away until 9 p.m. New Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, in addition to New Year’s Eve and every night during vaca- Year’s Eve. Cranapalooza is tion week. Cranmore’s Saturday night festival Popular Celtic crooners Dennis and where children can make s’mores with Davey are featured live music in Zip’s Cranmore’s penguin mascot, get their Pub from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on the 31st. faces painted and get free goodies and The same afternoon, children’s enter- prizes while playing games with C- tainer Marcus Gale will wow the little more. Live music and children’s enter- ones in the Eating House stage from tainment also takes place every 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Both acts are free and Saturday night. open to the public. Not to leave out older kids, teens Cranmore’s new indoor “Fun Zone” and others who love to shred, offers kids indoor action with a giant Cranmore’s Darkside Terrain Park will inflatable bouncy house, 65-foot two- serve up the first terrain park event of person obstacle course and games the year, the Monster Mash. The including tennis, floor hockey and bas- Monster Mash rail jam competition ketball. New for this year is the addi- takes place in the Darkside Terrain tion of the Euro-Bungy Mega Park on Dec. 27. The Monster Mash is Trampoline which lets kids and adult sponsored by Eastern Boarder. bounce, jump and flip. The Fun Zone For information about Cranmore, also enhanced its pre-schooler options please call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI or visit with an enlarged and improved toddler www.cranmore.com. ▲ play area and a smaller bouncy house

This Week at Cranmore • Open Christmas Day 9-4pm for tubing and skiing • Cranapalooza and night skiing begins every Sat. night starting Dec. 26th • Fun Zone open all week Dec. 26- Jan. 2 from 3-8pm • Tubing Park open daily 9am - 9pm for vacation week • Cranmore Gift Cards make great holiday gifts - buy them online or at the Ticket Office Extended Hours of operation for • We're open New Year's Eve with ... Christmas Week! • night skiing and snow tubing Ski til 9pm Sunday-Thursday, 12/27-31! • fireworks at 7:30pm Ullr Fest '09 12/29/09 - Apres Ski with WHEB, Fireworks, • fire dancers Torchlight Parade • family entertainer Marcus Gale New Year's Eve Bash in Blizzard's Pub • live music from Dennis & Davey!

Page B4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 On the Slopes Cranmore Mtn. partners with EMS for Telemark lessons & rentals NORTH CONWAY — Long known as •Downhill techniques starting on on-one attention. A private lesson could skis the place to learn to ski, North beginner ski trails. be the most effective way to spend time •Downhill techniques on beginner Conway’s Cranmore Mountain has now •Proper arm, body and leg position. and money, and any course can be trails partnered with Eastern Mountain Telemark 102- Telemark for the taught privately. •Proper arm, body and leg position Sports to bring telemark ski instruction Alpine Skier Tele Taster and Slope Side and The course will be held on Jan. 8, 9, to its slopes this winter. This course is designed for those who Equipment Demo 16, Feb. 6, 27 and March 13 from 9 a.m. Telemark skiing, also known as “free- have previous Alpine skiing experience. These mini-clinics are held slope- to 1 p.m. Taster Clinic costs $35. The heel” skiing, is rapidly growing in popu- With the right instruction, the transi- side. Join us for a one-hour taster ses- demo is free. larity throughout the skiing community. tion from Alpine to Telemark can be sion. Come test out the sport before For more information on Cranmore, Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the made with ease. Certified instructors committing to a Telemark package. visit www.cranmore.com or call 1-800- telemark binding only connects the boot will work closely and demonstrate prop- Topics Covered on Clinic SUN-N-SKI. For more information on to the ski at the toe, which allows com- er body position for each phase of the •Overview and proper fitting of EMS’ North Conway location, call fortable striding. The telemark turn was Telemark turn. The course can signifi- equipment them at 800-310-4504. ▲ developed around the mid-1800s in the cantly reduce the amount of time it will •Gliding and turning on telemark telemark region of Norway as a means take to become a proficient Telemark of steering and controlling speed on the skier. downhill run, while modern telemark Topics Covered Wildcat Mountain supports Governor’s equipment provides enough support to •Overview and proper fitting of make parallel turns possible. The tele- equipment. January Learn a Snow Sport Month mark turn provides more stability and •Gliding and turning on Telemark control throughout the turn and pro- skis. ‘Never-evers’ can learn to ski or vides a new challenge at Cranmore. •Downhill techniques starting on This year, Cranmore Mountain beginner ski trails. snowboard free Jan. 4 through 10 Resort has partnered with Eastern •Proper arm, body and leg position. Mountain Sports, located at Settlers’ Develop the Telemark Turn 201 PINKHAM NOTCH — New package, including rentals and novice lift Crossing on Route 16 in North Once the basics of telemark skiing is Hampshire Governor John Lynch has ticket, during the week of Jan. 4 through Conway, to offer telemark instruction down, certified instructors can help proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow 10. In addition, and with no obligation to on select dates throughout the winter. refine skills and perfect technique. This Sports Month, recognizing that winter receiving the aforementioned free first All programs will meet at the EMS intensive course includes analysis of the recreation is an important part of the lesson package, people will also be able to North Conway store, where skiers can telemark turn for focus improvement. state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports his- purchase three additional lessons as part purchase a Cranmore lift ticket as well as Instructors will demonstrate more effi- tory. In doing so, the state of New of the First Tracks Pass package at a dis- be fitted for rental equipment before cient turns and technique for challeng- Hampshire joins several other states count price. heading over to the slopes. All reserva- ing snow conditions. across the nation taking part in the snow The First Tracks Pass package includes tions must be made at least 24 hours in Topics Covered sport industries’ campaign to introduce three additional lessons, equipment rental advance by calling 800-310-4504. •Video analysis of Tele-turn persons to winter sports. and novice lift tickets, and a FREE Pricing does not include lift ticket, but •Making more efficient turns Wildcat Mountain has been introduc- Wildcat Mountain full season pass at the does includes lesson and rental equip- •Review proper arm, body and leg ing people to winter recreation since it conclusion of the program. The cost for ment. position began offering lift-serviced skiing and rid- the First Tracks Pass package during the Telemark 101- Introduction to •Techniques for challenging snow ing over 50 years ago. Today, with a cur- special Learn a Snow Sports Month will Telemark Skiing conditions rent staff of 84 instructors that collective- be only $189, a savings of $30 off the nor- Designed for those with no skiing ly represents over 850 years of experience mal low price of $219. The free Learn-to- experience, the basics will be taught — All courses run from Jan. 6, 8, 15, 20, and 91 percent certification rate by the Ski/Ride and discount First Tracks Pass from selecting the right equipment to 23, 30, Feb. 5, 7, 10, 24, 27 and March Professional Ski Instructors Association programs are available for first-time skiers making those first turns. Instructors will 1, 10, 13, 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and & American Association of Snowboard and snowboarders only, ages 13 and up. work closely to ensure that the basic 1 to 4 p.m. The cost of each course is Instructors, that tradition continues with Reservations are required and space may knowledge of the sport is understood to $75. the Wildcat Mountain Learn-to-Ski and be limited. begin making turns! Private Courses Learn-to-Ride programs intended for Call 1-888-SKI-WILD for more Topics Covered EMS can customize a day out for a first-timers. information and to make your free Learn- •Overview and proper fitting of group of friends, campgrounds, or other As a special offer to support January’s to-Ski/Ride reservation or visit skiwild- equipment. special needs groups. Private lessons are Learn a Snow Sports Month, Wildcat cat.com for more information on all avail- •Gliding and turning on telemark also available seven days a week. Private Mountain invites “never-evers” to sign up able snow sports programs and lessons. ▲ skis. lessons are ideal for personalized one- for a FREE Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page B5 On the Slopes Attitash Resort offers exciting events to wrap up 2009 and kick off 2010 BARTLETT — On Dec. 26, Attitash oree, simply visit the Attitash web site and presents the U Go Girls Giant Slalom complete the information form listed at race, the first of the three-event U Go http://www.attitash.com/military form.html Girls series, which also includes the U Go and send the information to Attitash. Girls Big Air competition on Jan. 30 and In addition to the pictorial displays of the U Go Girls Dual GS on Feb. 20. our honorees in the Base Lodge, included Following the Dec. 26 event, Attitash among the activities will be the U.S. Air will kick off the New Year with the First Force Colonial Brass Band performing Annual Attitash Giant Slalom Race on Jan. outdoors during the Flag Parade and 2, open to all with a cost of only $10 per Color Guard ceremony, while the Air racer. Force rock band, Afterburner, performs in An event of exceptional interest is the Ptarmigan’s Pub from 3 to 6 p.m. on Third Annual Military Salute Weekend on Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Jan. 23 and 24 to honor the special men Sunday’s schedule of activities will also and women who have chosen to defend feature a new fun race between the military and serve our country in so many ways. branches in which everyone is invited to Attitash is proud to provide past and pres- participate and represent their designated ent troops with free lift tickets for active, military service branch. Our traditional on- veteran and retired service men and snow obstacle course will be set up for your women, as well as discounted tickets for enjoyment on Sunday as well. active duty family members with valid ID. For further information, or to nominate To nominate a member of our military someone as a Military Salute Honoree, service as a Military Salute Weekend hon- visit http://attitash.com/ events.html. ▲ The 2008 Military salute at Attitash Resort. (Attitash Mountain Photo)

Skiing, riding, music, games and fireworks King Pine to host family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration EAST MADISON — This New Year’s can enjoy music and a bonfire at the King Pine’s ever-popular snowtub- The conclusion of the New Year’s Eve, King Pine Ski Area at Purity base of King Pine. ing will be available from 5 to 7 p.m., or Eve celebration will be a Torchlight Spring Resort invites families to ring in Younger children will enjoy “Tykes 7 to 9 p.m. for an additional $15 per Parade held at 9 p.m. and fireworks to the New Year with an evening of skiing, Night Out” from 6 to 8 p.m., a carni- person. Families wishing to experience follow immediately after. Familes are riding, music and games, ending with a val-like celebration with face painting, a traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride encouraged to participate in the 9 p.m. Torchlight Parade followed by magic, balloon tying and games in the can make reservations by calling Guest Torchlight Parade. fireworks. base lodge. For those interested in Services at 367-8896. Adults are $15 King Pine and Purity Spring Resort, The celebration begins at 4 p.m. competitive activities, King Pine will be and juniors $10. Kids three and under located on Route 153 in East Madison, with lift tickets valid until 9 p.m. offering a Family Fun Race as well as are free. are owned and operated by the Hoyt Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, the first of this season’s Twisted-10 Big A full moon snowshoe tour will leave family and have welcomed guests since snowshoeing and Nordic skiing are all Air Series Showcase, a terrain park from the base lodge at 8 p.m. and will the early 1900s. For more information, included in the $22 adult and $16 jun- series for skiers and riders of all ages arrive at Sunset Beach in time to see the visit www.purityspring.com or call (800) ior ticket prices. In addition, families and abilities. fireworks from across Purity Lake. 373-3754. ▲

Page B6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 On the Slopes Skiing with Sven Night skiing is just one of the joys of Vacation Week

By Sven Cole get off their skis or board but still want to left out as many of the park contests in the www.blackmt.com. Contributing Writer be outside, they can hit the tubing park Valley take place under the lights. In fact, ❄ Bretton Woods is hosting Family MY FAVORITE APRÈS SKIING and you don’t even need to walk back up King Pine hosts a series in their park that Fun Week with activities from Rail Jams activity is more skiing, and the Mount the hill! In addition, there will be live runs at night. The Twisted 10 is a 10- to Williwas racing and plenty of dining Washington Valley has enough night ski- entertainment going on in Zip’s Pub to go week series that takes place on Tuesday options for everyone. Get the details at ing to satisfy anyone’s craving. along with great food. But it doesn’t end nights. This series is a great way to work www.brettonwoods.com. Our little corner of the skiing world is there — they have fun activities for the on your park skills and have a great time ❄ Cranmore hosts their first home to a large number of lit ski trails. kids, the fire pits will be blazing, and they all winter long. Cranapalooza on Saturday, Dec. 26. Also, From Shawnee Peak, which has the most cap it all off with a fireworks display. It is If you want to enjoy dinner at altitude, be sure to check out the Monster Mash on night skiing in northern New England, to a great way to spend a Saturday evening then head over to Sunday River and take Sunday, Dec. 27, the first competition in Cranmore, which has taken night skiing with the family and to ensure that nobody a ride up the Chondola to the Peak Lodge the Darkside Terrain Park of the season, to a new level with Cranapalooza, there is is bored. for a great dinner before skiing it off on www.cranmore.com. something for everybody. Of the eight ski If you want to focus more on the ski- the eight trails lit up for nighttime enjoy- ❄ King Pine will be busy with a Mini resorts that are all within an hour of the ing, then check out Shawnee Peak. With ment. Hits contest, Sleigh Rides, and guided Valley, five offer night skiing (Bretton close to 50 percent of the mountain lit up If you are looking to ski into the New snowshoe tours on Saturday, Dec. 26. Woods, Cranmore, King Pine, Shawnee for night skiing they have terrain available Year, be sure to check out a few of these www.purityspring.com Peak, and Sunday River). for all abilities, including their terrain highlights: King Pine will have a torch ❄ Shawnee Peak hosts Ullr Fest 2009 It isn’t just night skiing; it’s often a full- park. Shawnee Peak also offers Racing light parade and fireworks, Cranmore will on Tuesday, Dec. 29. This is the way to on après ski experience with skiing with the Moon, which runs on host a “super duper” Cranapalooza, welcome winter, live music, plenty of thrown in for good measure. For exam- Wednesdays and Thursdays, a night time Sunday River has an exclusive Blue Moon dancing, kicks off at 7 p.m., ple, at Cranapalooza, which is open each racing league for those who are looking to New Year’s Eve Party at the Peak Lodge, www.shawneepeak.com. Saturday evening at Cranmore, you have get in some racing during the week but and Bretton Woods will be putting on a ❄ Sunday River is packed with activi- skiing and riding with enough terrain can’t sneak out of the office during the spectacular fireworks display to welcome ties for the Christmas week, with events open to keep all the skiers and riders in day. 2010. like Snowflake Factory Tours, your family happy. If they are looking to The terrain park crowd certainly isn’t Looking for more to do at your Gingerbread Galore, Scavenger Hunts, favorite resort? and more, www.sundayriver.com. ❄ Attitash will be getting into the rac- ❄ Wildcat is offering free learn to ski ing mood with the U Go Girl Giant or snowboard packages from Jan. 4 Nordic Tracks with Sven Slalom on Saturday, Dec. 26, and then through 10 as part of Gov. Lynch’s “Learn they will host the First Annual Attitash a Snow Sport Month”, Enjoying guilt-free dining is GS on Saturday, Jan. 2, www.attitash.com. www.skiwildcat.com. ❄ Black Mountain will host one of the ▲ coolest events of the winter, the Annual another perk for Nordic skiers On Snow Rugby Tournament on Sunday, For Sven’s daily ski ramblings check out By Sven Cole appetite, you will also find that you will Dec. 27. The games begin at 12:30 p.m., www.skiingwithsven.blogspot.com. Contributing Writer enjoy the pace of your day a bit more. A CHILI IN A BREAD BOWL UP at nice tour where you are really enjoying Great Glen Trails, a plate of nachos at the landscape translates well into a nice the Moat right off the Mount lunch where you really savor each bite. Washington Valley Ski Touring trails, or In addition, you will find you stroll an excellent roast beef sandwich at J- through the villages at a more relaxed Town Deli on the trails of Jackson Ski pace, soaking up the ambiance around Touring. you before you head back to ski back to Those are three of my favorite trail- where you are staying or to your car. side lunches that you can enjoy during a Next time you are hungry, grab your break in your skiing this week. Add to cross country gear and make a day of it, that the fresh bread and soup over at you’ll be glad you did. Bear Notch, four-star dining at Bretton ❄❄❄❄❄ Woods, or homemade soups down at ❄ Bear Notch Ski Touring is open King Pine — guilt-free dining is one of and the bread and soup are waiting! the highlights of Nordic skiing. Enjoy their guided naturalist tours on According to a few online calorie coun- Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Details ters, you can burn anywhere between available at 500 to 1000 calories an hour cross- www.bearnotchskitouring.com. country skiing, so an hour of skiing to ❄ Bretton Woods Ski Touring is the restaurant and an hour home can open and they’ll be getting their race represent a good number of calories that season under way on Jan. 18, with the will need to be consumed! 15km Geschmossel Classic. Details at Nordic skiing can be a great way to www.brettonwoods.com. go somewhere, including to a place to ❄ Great Glen Trails will be bringing eat. In Europe and Canada you can find back Penguins and Polar Bears for the Cranmore keeps the snowguns running. Cranmore Ski Resort continues to many villages where the cross-country younger skiers starting Monday, Dec. add to Mother Nature’s gift of early season snowfall by blasting the snow guns trails come right into town and you can 28. Then on Wednesday, Dec. 30, check whenever conditions allow. As a result, Cranmore has doubled the number of open ski from shop to shop or restaurant to out the Full Moon Tour. Don’t forget trails since last week, bringing the count to 22. Enjoy! restaurant — a great way to get from Nordic Meisters, set to kick off for the (Courtesy Photo) point A to B. Here in the Valley you can 15th year on Tuesday, Jan. 5, www.great- do much of the same. glentrails.com. For example, you can start at Ragged ❄ Jackson Ski Touring will begin Mountain Equipment in Intervale and hosting Thom’s Amazing Wax Clinic take a nice leisurely tour and end up on every Monday, starting at 9:30 a.m. the South Hay Field Trail. From there it Then check out Tuesday Trekkers, Easy is a short walk to the Moat. Enjoy your Sliders, and Friday Gliders. Also, mark lunch, then ski over to the Whitaker Jan. 9 on your calendar as a great chance Woods trails and take off your skis at the to watch collegiate ski racing at its finest Whitaker Meeting House. A short walk with a criterium race in the village, will put you in the heart of downtown www.jacksonxc.org. shopping in North Conway and a great ❄ King Pine will be looking to open chance to get a coffee at The Met or for Nordic skiing on Saturday, Dec. 26, HOCKEY &GOLF Frontside Grind to keep you warm check out their full array of activities EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES while you walk around the Village. over at www.kingpine.com. Or head up to Jackson Ski Touring, ❄ Mount Washington Valley Ski $10 OFF where you can access trails that can take Touring is open and don’t miss Winter Golf Shoes and Bags you from Dana Place or Eagle Mountain Trails Day on Jan. 9, a day of free learn with this Coupon!! House to any of the shops, Inns, or to ski or snowshoe lessons. Don’t forget Located Across from Allen restaurants in Jackson Village. It is a way to put on your calendar the Chocolate to explore the Valley without having to Festival, set for Feb. 28. It may be a cou- Wayside Furniture in Conway find parking each time you want to ple months away but it is an event not to Julie Rivers, owner move to your next spot, and it is a great be missed. Get the latest at www.cross- way to explore and try a lot of great countryskinh.com. ▲ [email protected] foods while you are at it. Not only will you have earned your- For Sven’s daily ski ramblings check out self a good lunch by working up your www.skiingwithsven.blogspot.com.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page B7 North Country Notebook A Christmas tree in the corner and a season of great rewards By John Harrigan are the numerous candle- Contributing Writer holders. There is a certain SOMEHOW THERE IS seasonal satisfaction in get- A connection between ting them all onto newspa- power outages, a Christmas pers on the kitchen counter tree, and snowplows passing and going through the in the night. The first can be process of filling bowls and perceived as a threat but need trimming wicks and cleaning not be, at least in our book, globes. Two of the antique while the latter two are at candle-holders have bishop’s- once seasonal and soothing. hat-shaped shields so you can We try to get a jump on carry them without the flame the seasons. In the late fall blowing out. Today these are this means getting the last of the fire- very hard to find. wood moved to where we want it, mak- Twice last week the power went out, ing sure there’s plenty of kindling, mov- once for around seven hours, as I recall, ing farm equipment out of the way of and the other for about five. Out came the snow-plowing soon to come, making the candles and lanterns while I struck sure we’ve got enough hay, banking the fires in the living room fireplace and the house, weatherizing the handsome and Fish and Game Room stove to fill in for ancient but drafty front door, and last the suddenly idled outdoor wood fur- but by no means least, performing six- nace (it needs power to operate the month maintenance on more than half a damper and circulating pumps). dozen kerosene lamps. We were warm, and we had light, and Oh, and one more thing. Because we could cook, and life went on as usual. In live on the top of a hill, there is no such a household of card-players and readers, thing as a gravity-fed water system, and the loss of TV and computer were no so we rely on a deep well with an elec- great loss. trical pump at the bottom of it. This Several times during the outages, means that if the power goes out (which utility trucks passed by, in our case bear- it does), we will only have what water’s ing New Hampshire Electric left in the pressure tank, which is not Cooperative crews, on the prowl for the much. So we keep two five-gallon pails problems. These are not anonymous of water in the frost-free ell, for flushing people doing unappreciated jobs. To us toilets. they are familiar faces of friends and Back to the lamps. They are a motley neighbors doing one of the hardest and assortment, some quite old, a couple most thankless jobs imaginable. They quite elegant, a couple downright ugly. are out there in absolutely miserable Above: The tree’s place of honor by the Never mind, they are all fond friends, as weather under the most trying condi- ancient front door.

Right:Some of the archaic emergency lighting, getting twice-yearly maintenance on the kitchen counter. (John Harrigan Photos)

tions doing work that can kill them at which is when the school buses run. the slightest mistake. Us, carp about a Often, when we visit places to the meager loss of power for a miniscule south, we’re asked how we manage to seven hours, or twelve hours, or even get around during winter. The chal- days? No way. lenge, we are always quick to say, is get- Which brings us to the snow plows ting from our barns through the back passing in the night. How can we take driveway to the road, which almost such things for granted? We live on a invariably is well-cleared and sanded. If dirt road, which most people would con- I can get to the road with a four-wheel- sider the middle of nowhere, in a region drive tractor with bucket-loader and infamous for its violent weather and chains, I tell them, the world is our oys- fierce winter storms. Yet in the most ter. outrageous winter weather my ear, And then to the Christmas tree. It trained for such things, I guess, will cock reposes there in a corner of the living itself from slumber to recognize the room where the stairway meets the great town plow crew rumbling by once or front door, decorated with ornaments twice in the wee hours, even more if the and garlands old and new, heirloom and snow is coming down fast and furious. keepsake, homemade and gift, somehow “The“The VValley’alley’ss And in the morning, if we wore watches, speaking of fires and lanterns and line- we could set them by the sight of the crews and the comfort of snow plows NewNew YYear’ear’ss Party Party plow truck passing by just before 7 a.m., rumbling in the night. ▲ Headquarters!”Headquarters!” Wine and and Party Favors, Hats, “Experience our good nature” Champagne Champagne Noisemakers, Balloons 2009 Winter Season Schedule Glasses! Noisemakers, Balloons & Decorations Dining in the restaurant by reservation Tuesday through Friday Helium tank sales & rentals Join us for dinner New Year’s Eve New Year’s party kits from $85 per couple - 5 courses & Champagne 10 people to 1000 Call now for reservations • Gift Certificates for lodging and dining make great holiday gifts Best Regards • Available for holiday gatherings big and small Rt 16, Conway Market Place • Conway, NH 2010 Wedding dates filling fast-call or email for more info! 603-447-8488 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Rd, Chocorua Just off Rte. 113 between Chocorua & Tamworth Villages 603.323.7766 • www.thebrassheartinn.com

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Fogbow over the summit. (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) Week of December 15 through 21 There was cold aplenty, but not much snow this week By Mike Finnegan peratures, wind were also on the wind, resulting in very poor visibility had moved into the clear, while tem- IT Observer increase as a low pressure system when coupled with fog. Wednesday peratures bottomed out at 24 below, Mt. Washington Observatory moved through and intensified off the saw winds peak over 100 mph and tem- with winds still averaging in the 80 THIS WEEK STARTED OFF AS coast over the Canadian Maritimes, peratures fall to the mid teens below mph range. As high pressure built in, a frigid one, with temperatures plum- setting up a brisk northwest flow. zero, causing a wind chill advisory to visibility skyrocketed to 130 miles with meting from the mid 20s on Tuesday In addition to increasing winds, be replaced by a wind chill warning as lots of sun shining down on the sum- to the mid 20s below zero by sunrise over three inches of snow fell on wind chills dropped below -50 F. mit. Albeit sunny, it was a cold sun as on Thursday! In addition to cold tem- Tuesday, which was then lifted by the By Thursday morning, the summits temperatures slowly climbed above zero. With this, the wind chill warning was dropped to advisory level again. Saturday brought great attention to the storm moving up the Mid-Atlantic coast. As this low pressure system approached, high clouds streamed in overhead, temperatures reached the low twenties, and winds dropped off to near calm at times. Here on the sum- mit, we were hoping this would be the calm before the storm, but that was not the case. Whereas states far south of us received feet of snow, we didn’t see even a single flake. An inversion kept lower level mois- ture below us and to the north and west of the Presidential Range for Sunday, while winds slowly climbed back to more seasonable rates and the temperature fell to the single digits again. It seems the snow was waiting for winter to arrive, as on the solstice the summit received just shy of half an inch of snow. Not much to speak of, but after all the talk of massive snow- fall down south, we’ll take what we can get! ▲ WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff

Date High Low Prec. Snow Dec 15 26 0 0.58” 3.10” 16 1 -18 0.15” 0.70” 17 -1 -24 — — 18 6 -2 — — 19 22 5 — — 20 13 4 T T 21 10 0 0.01” 0.40”

Highest recorded wind gust, Dec. 16, 103 miles per hour from the West.

Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Valley Round-Up ‘Lend a Growing Hand’ 13-week program begins Feb. 2 Do you love gardening and sharing To become a Master Gardener, gradu- your gardening experience with others? ates volunteer 45 hours at the U.N.H. Consider becoming a Master Gardener Cooperative Extension Education Center volunteer for U.N.H. Cooperative Information Line answering questions Extension. An interest in plants and gar- from the public. dening, a personal commitment to volun- The Winter/Spring 2010 class will teerism and enthusiasm for sharing knowl- begin Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Hillsborough edge with others are the only prerequisites. County Office in Goffstown. Classes run The educational component of the from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Tuesday Master Gardener Volunteer Program con- through April 27. Applications are due sists of 13 weeks in a classroom setting with Jan. 6. Class size is limited and fills up hands-on activities. Instructors provide an quickly so register early! overview of major horticulture subjects, For more information and an applica- environmentally sound gardening prac- tion: Visit the web site at tices, food safety and preservation, and http://ceinfo.unh.edu/Agric/AGMastGD.htm, issues affecting New Hampshire residents call 877-398-4769 or send an email to and home owners. [email protected]. ▲ RSVP needed for Jan. 16 event Free event for Remick Museum members On Jan. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m., the skis and have fun outside on the trails. Remick Country Doctor Museum and We ask all members to RSVP by Jan. Farm welcomes all of its members to 11. Remember, this event is free! The come out for a free special event. Remick Museum and Farm is located at All members can enjoy horse-drawn 58 Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth. wagon or sleigh rides, pop popcorn the For more information or to make reser- old-fashioned way in the Victorian vations call 323-7591 or toll free (800) Kitchen and try homemade hot choco- 686-6117. You can also visit online at late with whipped cream. Bring your www.remickmuseum.org. own sleds, snowshoes or cross country ▲ Arts Council of Tamworth’s ‘12 Days of Christmas’ begins Dec. 25

Visit the Arts Council of Tamworth’s the roles of Edwina and Neil. website, www.artstamworth.org, this holi- Algonquin Suite will run for several day season for 12 days of exclusive con- nights, and will be followed by a series of tent. live recordings of ACT performances. ACT’s “12 Days” kicks off on Offerings will include the Back Bay Christmas Day with a few Christmas Guitar Trio, GiveWay, Le Vent du Nord, treats and the North American premiere Hanneke Cassel, Harry Manx, Red of Albert Lamb’s radio play, “Algonquin Molly, Gràda, Rani Arbo & daisy may- Suite.” Algonquin Suite follows the for- hem, and the Two Man Gentlemen tunes of English actors Neil and Edwina Band. Canard, long the toast of London, as they Visit daily to learn the fate of Neil and arrive in New York, hoping to break into Edwina, and to enjoy hours of eclectic Broadway, in the final heady days before music. Listen while you can; the music the Wall Street Crash of 1929. will be taken down with the Christmas Lamb, a former resident of both trees and the garlands on Jan. 6. ACT Tamworth and Sandwich, stars as wishes you a peaceful, joyful holiday sea- American songwriter Alec Limply, with son and a Happy New Year. ▲ Eleanor Holliday and Nicholas Allen in

Steve Dore and Friends to play at Trail’s End Tavern, Dec. 28. The Trail’s End Tavern at King Pine Ski Area welcomes ‘Steve Dore and Friends’ on Monday evening, Dec. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. Steve Dore (above), and previous fellow band member Skip Smith, of the ’70s sen- sation band, The Blend, will be joined by musicians Damon Bolduc, Chris Emmel, as well as Steve’s daughter, Molly Dore. The Blend was a nation- ally recognized band from the area who charted in the late ’70s and early ’80s. The 21-plus event at King Pine Ski Area will not have a cover charge. (Mountain Ear File Photo)

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page B11 Page B12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Nature Corner Tin Mountain Conservation Center Nature Corner Beavers are brilliant engineers of ecosystems WHAT DO MIT IN CAMB- Story contributed by Tin Mountain ridge, Mass., and Tin Mountain Conservation Center, PR/Communi- Conservation Center’s Rockwell cations Manager Donna Marie Dolan Sanctuary in Albany have in common? (Photo Courtesy of Andrew Thompson) Resident engineers! The engineers at the Rockwell Sanctuary have no need to Factoids: aspire for a degree, but instead, they • There are two species of beavers in work to create and maintain an ideal the world: 1) the North American habitat that is both diligently and labo- Beaver and 2) the Eurasian Beaver. The riously maintained by family members. North American Beaver has fewer chro- Building dams and lodges, creating mosome pairs than that of the Eurasian wetlands and ponds, controlling water beaver. flow, contributing to clean and healthy • There are recorded cases of beavers water ways, beavers are aptly described felling logs as much as 150 feet tall and as engineers of ecosystems. According 5 feet in diameter. to National Geographic, “the beaver is • A beaver slaps its tail on the water second only to man for their ability to surface as a danger warning. The loud manipulate and change their environ- slap can be heard up to a half-mile. ment.” teeth close. Fur is naturally oily and six inches above water, and holes • Beaver babies are called kits. One need only take a walk on the Tin waterproof, and consists of two layers: between branches let in air and limited • A group of beaver is called a colony. Mountain Rockwell Sanctuary beaver the outer guard hair that is long and sunlight. There are usually two cham- trail to marvel at the “tooth and handi- coarse and the inner soft underfur that bers — a drying room used after a swim Fun Activities: work” of these mammals. At the edge of keeps their bodies warm. Sense organs and another used by family members, Take a hike on the beaver trail at the the pond, piles of sawdust litter the are acute and are arranged in a row so usually consisting of the monogamous Tin Mountain Conservation Center ground beneath the American beech beavers can swim with their nostrils, pair of adults, the young born the prior Rockwell Sanctuary, where you will and northern red oak tree trunks carved eyes, and ears above the water while year, and the newborns. Beavers repair surely see evidence of beaver activity as into the shape of top heavy hourglasses. their bodies are submerged. and live in the lodge as long as their food well as locating their lodge on the pond. Many trees teeter toward the pond, oth- Beavers build both dam and lodge supply is not depleted or too many ene- Watch beaver in action on video: ers have already felled. structures with twigs, branches, logs, mies move nearby. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/vide The gnawed, chiseled markings on rocks, and stones with a reinforcing European settlers nearly eliminated o/player/animals/mammals- the tree branches and trunks are those adhering mixture of mud and grass. beavers from most of its original range animals/rodents-and-rabbits/beaver_life- of the North American beaver (Castor They use their sharp front claws for dig- due to demand in the fur trade. Beaver cycle.html canadensis). They are the only beaver ging and carrying. Dams are built to fur is still in demand in the clothing species in North America, though their control water depths and flow, maintain industry, and the castoreum contained in Upcoming TMCC programs: vernacular names — American beaver food supply, as well as provide protec- their castor sacs is used in the perfume Eco-Forum. Thursday, Jan. 14, and the Canadian beaver — suggest tion from predators such as coyotes, and medical industries. Today, through from 12 to 1 p.m. at Tin Mountain otherwise; and, they are one of the lynxes, bobcats and bears. Besides pro- conservation efforts, the population of Nature Learning Center. Tom Wagner, world’s largest rodents, only surpassed viding a safe home for the beaver, the beavers is maintained with strict, com- Supervisor of the White Mountain in size by the South American capybara beaver pond provides habitat for water- prehensive hunting/trapping laws. National Forest, will outline goals put and the Eurasia beaver. fowl and other aquatic animals. In the scientific community, beavers forward in the 2005 Forest Plan. Beavers are mainly nocturnal and Their dome-shaped lodges are built are recognized as a keystone species Star Wizard. Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at Tin strictly herbivores, with a diet consisting as shelters that provide warmth, safety, because they are one of a handful of Mountain Nature Learning Center in of twigs, leaves, inner bark, roots, and and food. In the beaver pond on Tin species that can change ecosystem struc- Albany. Join the Star Wizard, Matt aquatic plants. Beavers cut wood with Mountain’s property, the beavers’ lodge ture to create a new habitat type for Krug, on a tour of the winter sky and their strong enameled, sharp incisors. was busily reconstructed from an exist- other species, i.e., beaver ponds and common constellations. Their orange front teeth never wear out ing lodge during the onslaught of the meadows. Snowshoe Wanderings. Saturday, because they grow throughout the first freeze. The interior of its roof and Though not an honorary degree, the Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at beaver’s lifespan, which averages about walls are stacked with an abundance of beaver is honored by being depicted on Visitor Center located on Route 302 in 12 years. Back teeth are flat and stop twigs, branches, leaves, and inner bark emblems of many engineering schools, Fryeburg, Maine. Wildlife tracks growing in the beaver’s second year. that provides an arsenal of food storage including that of Massachusetts Institute abound on Tin Mountain’s Bear Paw There is a space between the incisors for the winter. The lodge has several of Technology. ▲ timberlands. Call TMCC at 447-6991 and the back teeth where skin flaps can entrances and exits. The floor is four to for reservations. seal off the mouth, allowing the beaver to chew on land or in water without get- ting bark or splinters in its mouth. With the aid of a rudder for a tail and flippers for hind feet, these amphibious, semi-aquatic mammals are capable of swimming at speeds of five miles an hour, travelling submerged for half a mile, and remaining under water for 15 minutes. While under water, valves Center for Facial Plastic Surgery close their nostrils and ears, a nictitating membrane protects their eyes from debris, and the lips behind their front Seeing Patients at our New Location Hillside Medical Park – Services Provided – Hair Removal CO2 Laser Facial Resurfacing Botox Restylane • Juvederm • Radiesse • Latisse Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. Ryan Scannell & Dr. James Stark Fellow Member and Member of American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery For Appointment Call 800-464-7402 14 Maple Street, Building D, Gilford, NH ~ Gift Certificates Available *dba ENT Associates of NH - “A Service of LRGHealthcare

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ski and snowboard equipment from all the major What to Do brands before buying. Friday 25 Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational Spanish A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings with Isabel Costa every Sunday at the Met in held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- North Conway. Beginners will meet at 10:40 a.m. 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near and intermediates will meet at 11:40 a.m. New stu- you. dent welcome. The cost is $10 per person/per les- son. For more information or to signup, call 383- Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, 9403. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go Monday 28 to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games Route 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890-9222. Pub located on Kearsarge Street in North Conway Community Food Center. The will hold an 8-ball billiard tournament on Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Center Mondays at 7 p.m. Single elimination, winner based at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal takes all. For more information, call 356-6460. Church on Whittier Road is open every Tuesday Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone needing Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks assistance at other times, call 284-7778. 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- Washington Valley Arts Association will hold fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- Painters Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. MWV Visual Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the North Conway. All mediums and abilities wel- Congregational Church (brown church) on Main come. Work on your own project or interpret the Street in Conway Village serves a free community still life set up. Short critique at class end. Free and dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For open to members and nonmembers. For more information call 447-3851. information, call 356-2787. Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center Guided Naturalist Skiing and Snowshoe Tours for Senior Services in North Conway offers a at Bear Notch. The Bear Notch Ski Touring number of activities and informational programs Center in Bartlett will host special guided natural- for seniors, including yoga and mobility classes, a ist skiing and snowshoe tours on Fridays and game day, computer labs, dances, support groups, Saturdays at 11 a.m. throughout the winter. movies, health related service programs and trips. Reservations are requested and may be made by Call 356-3231 for details. calling 374-2277. Holiday Luncheon and Sleigh Rides. The Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark Remick Country Doctor Farm and Museum in Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 Tamworth will hold Holiday Luncheons today to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- through Wednesday. Lunch seating are at 12 and 2200. 1:15 p.m. and seat up to 20. Lunch is $8 per adult Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public and $5 for children which includes admission to Library hosts infant and toddler story time from the Museum. Sleigh rides are scheduled at 11:30 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 1537. p.m. Ride admission is $5 per person and children Saturday 26 under three ride free. For more information or to make reservations, call 323-7591. Enjoy the Downhills. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will host a two-hour clinic from 9:30 Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. Washington to 11:30 a.m. to build confidence and skills for ski- Valley Arts Association located at Norcross Circle ing hilly terrain for experienced beginner to inter- in North Conway will hold life drawing session on mediate skiers. Call 383-9355 for further informa- the second and fourth Mondays of the month from tion. 6 to 8 p.m. The class is $10 per session for mem- Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday bers and $12 for non-members. Artists should from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, bring their own materials including the medium of Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian choice and a drawing board. For more information Church in Freedom Village. For more information or to register, call 356-2787. call 539-2637. Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte Enjoy the Downhills. The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will host a two-hour Guided Snowshoe Walks at MWV Ski Touring Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is hold- clinic from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, to build confidence and skills & Snowshoe Center. Come by the Center in ing story time for preschoolers age five and under for skiing hilly terrain for experienced beginner to intermediate skiers. Call 383- Intervale any Saturday at 1 p.m. for a guided snow- on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call 9355 for further information. 207-925-3177. shoe walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. (Courtesy Photo) Snowshoes are available for rent. Call 356-9920 Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church for more information. Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather Holiday Card making. Jay Rancourt will offer a permitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts 935-4505. Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bring along your project to holiday card making workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 for charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no work on. Everyone is welcome whether novice or p.m. at the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth. matter age or ability. For more information call Yoga Classes. The fall session of the Tamworth Rec. Department yoga classes will be held Tuesday expert. Call the library at 539-1537 for more infor- Call 323-8510 for more information. Myrtle at 539-5831. mation. JSTF Club Pot Luck Dinner. The Jackson Ski evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tamworth Square Dance Workshop. The Mount Town House in Tamworth Village. Classes are Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Touring Foundation will hold a club pot luck din- Washington Valley Stompers Square Dance Club ner and silent auction at 6 p.m. at the Touring multilevel. Bring a thick blanket and yoga mat. Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature pro- will hold a workshop every Monday from 7 to 9 The cost for classes is $65 for the eight-week ses- gram for children ages three through five and their Center in Jackson. Call 383-9355 to confirm food p.m. at the Conway Elementary School in items to bring. sion or $10 per class for drop-ins. To register or for caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Conway. The caller will be Darrell Sprague. For more information, call 323-2090. Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in Pet Food Drive. The Rozzie May Animal more information, call 447-5527. Alliance will hold a “Keeping Families Together” Wednesday 30 Albany. The topic this week will be winter birds. 'Ullr Fest' at Shawnee Peak. Join Shawnee Peak For more information call 447-6991 or on the web pet food drive at Pet Quarters in Northway Plaza Cancer Support Group. Circle of Friends in North Conway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donate as they celebrate the greatest season of all—winter! at www.tinmtn.org. Explore the legends of the North with Ullr, the Cancer Support Group meetings have been can- food to keep companion animals in their homes. celled due to loss of meeting space. Due to changes Self-Help Meeting. Every Wednesday evening at For more information, call 447-3477. mythological Norse god of snow. Evening events 7:30 p.m. adult children of alcoholics and other for the whole family include “The Beating of the in office hours at Saco River Medical Group in Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only locat- Conway, the group does not have a meeting place dysfunctions meet in Suite B of the Eastern Slope ed on White Mountain Highway next to Drums," fireworks and torchlight parade. Dance Inn in North Conway. The meeting is free and the night away with a live DJ. For further infor- at this time. For more information, call Donnarae D’Angelo’s Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. at 356-3448. open to all who wish to recover from the affects of to noon. All puppies must be on a leash and up to mation, call (207) 647-8444. growing up in a dysfunctional home. U.S. Census Test Sites. The U.S. Census Bureau Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet more information call 356-7297. will hold testing sessions at the Gibson Center in Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. North Conway at 2 p.m. and in the Center Coffee, tea, sweets and great conversation are all Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour at JSTF. Ossipee Town Hall at 9 a.m each Monday. Be part part of this morning. Bring a friend or come alone. at the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Street From 10 a.m. to noon, a JSTF guide will lead a of the 2010 Census taking. For more information, All are welcome. and Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. For group on a snowshoe outing and gives snowshoe- call 866-861-2010 or 603-570-5100. information contact Linda Littlefield at 539-8090. ing technique tips along the way. A great way for Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one Waxing Demonstration at JSTF. The Jackson to one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. White Mountain Stamp Club. The White beginners to be introduced to the sport. Rental Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second snowshoes are available. Call 383-9355 for more Ski Touring Foundation will host a waxing demon- Co-sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers stration every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get the latest Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and again information. on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Weekly Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore info from getting started to race fine tuning. All an appointment at 356-3231. are welcome, free of charge. For further informa- the home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH will host an evening festival for families and friends Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church tion, call 383-9355. Route 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald every Saturday through March. Between the hours in Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell Zumba Dance Classes. Dotti Aiello will present Hill Road in Albany). Everyone interested in col- of 2 and 8 p.m., you’ll enjoy live music, terrain free dinner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Zumba Dance Class lessons every Monday, lecting stamps is welcome to attend. For more park competitions, face painting, clowns, fireworks Full Moon Snowshoe Tour. Great Glen Trails in information, call Barbara at 447-5461 or email at and other activities that will vary from week to Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at various locations throughout the Valley. Class is $5 per person with Pinkham Notch will hold a full moon snowshoe [email protected]. week. The fun will be held in Cranmore’s tour from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join an AMC Naturalist Schneider Square in front of the Main Lodge. Visit multi-class discount cards available. For class loca- Thursday 31 tions and more information, call 978-790-3375 or Guide on a full moon snowshoe walk. Experience www.cranmore.com for details. Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and 383-8264. the wonder of a winter walk on the moonlit snow. Sunday 27 Event fee is $5 per person, $15 per family and chil- Pub located on Kearsarge Street in North Conway Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the Tuesday 29 dren under 12 are free. For more information, call will hold a 9-ball billiard tournament on North Conway Community Center for tango les- Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread Basket 466-2333. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Double elimination, winner sons. Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Classes are $10 per Food Pantry at the River Church across from Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to takes all. For more information, call 356-6460. person. No partner necessary. New students wel- McSherry’s Nursery in Center Conway will be 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking come. For more information, call 383-9403. open the second and third Tuesdays of the month North Conway Village. The program is free and Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks Monster Mash for Snowboarders at Cranmore. from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 447- open to the public to discuss feelings about the 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Cranmore hosts the darkside competition for the 6633. death of loved ones. For more information call Jeff Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- new winter season from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call Drumming Circle. Heather Pierson hosts a at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- 356-5543 for more information. monthly drumming circle at the White Mountain Services of NCC at 356-7006. mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. Nevado Demo Day. Come to King Pine Ski Area Hypnosis Center in Madison at 7 p.m. The fee is Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit and Crochet Crantastic New Year’s Party. New Year’s Eve fun in Madison from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to try all the new $5 per person. For more information, call 207- Group meets at the Effingham Library every takes place at Cranmore Mountain in North

Page B14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 10:30p Mtn Top Music Christmas Concert 1:00p Fryeburg Girls Basketball Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 2009 2:30p Fryeburg Academy Christmas Concert DEC. 25 TO DEC 31, 2009 11:30p Kennett Middle School Christmas 3:30p Pastor Tim (Schedule Subject to Change) Concert 4:00p Fryeburg Boys Basketball 5:30p Pastor Tim website: www.vv3tv.org 26 Saturday 6:00p Fryeburg Girls Basketball phone: 603-356-8941 subject to change 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct 7:30p Fryeburg Boys Basketball 9:30p Fryeburg Planning Board (12/15) 25 Friday (12/23) subject to change 8:30a Your Workout 6:00a A Christmas Carol 9:00a Conway Selectmen (12/22) 28 Monday subject to change 5:00p Harvest Hills 7:00a Festival of Carols 12:00p A Christmas Carol 6:00a Conway Selectmen (12/22) 5:30p Eagle Hour 8:00a The Night Before Christmas 1:00p Christmas Music on the Harp 8:30a Your Workout 6:00p Valley Christian Church 8:30a Christmas Music on the Harp 1:30p Kennett High Christmas Concert 7:00p Recreation Weekly 9:00a Kennett High Christmas Concert 2:30p A Festival of Carols 29 Tuesday 7:30p Breakfast with Phil 10:00a Fryeburg Academy Christmas Concert subject to change 3:30p MWV Choral Society Christmas 8:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Westbrook 11:00a MWV Choral Society Christmas 9:00a TBA Concert 9:00p Conway Selectmen (12/29) Concert 12:00p TBA 4:30p The Elliott’s Christmas Village 12:00p Mtn Top Music Christmas Concert 3:00p Harvest Hills 31 Thursday 5:00p North Conway Water Precinct subject to change 2005 3:30p Eagle Hour (12/23) 6:00a Conway Selectmen (12/29) 12:30p Mtn Top Music Christmas Concert 4:00p Valley Christian Church 7:00p Conway Selectmen (12/22) 8:30a Your Workout 2009 5:00p Executive Council (12/8) 9:00p Kennett Middle School Christmas 9:00a Recreation Weekly 1:30p Kennett Middle School Christmas 7:00p Harvest Hills Concert 9:30a Breakfast with Phil Concert 7:30p Eagle Hour 10:00p Mtn Top Music Christmas Concert 10:00a Hockey: Kennett vs Westbrook 2:30p The Elliott’s Christmas Village 8:00p Valley Christian Church 2009 12:00p Harvest Hills 3:00p A Christmas Carol 9:00p Executive Council (12/8) 11:00p The Night Before Christmas 12:30p Eagle Hour 4:00p Festival of Carols 11:30p Christmas Music on the Harp 1:00p Valley Christian Church 5:00p The Night Before Christmas 30 Wednesday subject to change 3:00p Conway Selectmen (12/29) 6:30p Christmas Music on the Harp 6:00a Executive Council (12/8) 5:00p Recreation Weekly 7:00p Kennett High Christmas Concert 27 Sunday subject to change 8:30a Your Workout 5:30p Breakfast with Phil 8:00p Fryeburg Academy Christmas Concert 6:00a Conway Selectmen (12/22) 9:00a Harvest Hills 6:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Westbrook 9:00p MWV Choral Society Christmas 8:30a Your Workout 9:30a Eagle Hour 7:30p The Clean Plate Concert 9:00a North Conway Water Precinct 10:00a Valley Christian Church 8:00p The Clean Plate 10:00p Mtn Top Music Christmas Concert (12/23) 12:00p Conway Selectmen (12/29) 8:30p Valley Vision Archive 2005 12:00p Fryeburg Academy Christmas Concert 3:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Westbrook 9:00p TBA

Conway. The Crantastic Ticket includes night ski- Friday 1 Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public raffle will follow the showing. For more informa- ing ticket, two-hour snow tubing ticket, rentals, Library hosts infant and toddler story time from tion, call 374-2688. party favors and more. Enjoy family entertainers A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- Sunday 3 and live music in the Eating House until midnight. held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- 1537. Fireworks will take place at midnight. For more 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near Saturday 2 Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the information call 356-5543. you. North Conway Community Center for tango les- Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday sons. Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Classes are $10 per The Mountain of Hope grief support program for corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, person. No partner necessary. New students wel- children and teens is held every Thursday at All Street in North Conway. Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian come. For more information, call 383-9403. Saint’s Episcopal Church on South Main Street in Church in Freedom Village. For more information Community Orchestra Concert. Mountain Top Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in call 539-2637. Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 p.m. The program is spon- Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Music Community Orchestra will perform a holi- sored by the VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games Arts in Motion Auditions. Arts in Motion will day concert at the Conway Village Congregational County. Pre-registration is required. Contact start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact hold auditions for the lead role of Louise in Church located on Main Street in Conway at 3 Sheryl Power at 569-2729 ext. 230 for more infor- David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890-9222. “Always...Patsy Cline,” at the Lutheran Church in p.m. The performance will include two concertos mation or to register. North Conway at 10 a.m. A cold reading from the of winter festive music. An 48 donation is sug- Community Food Center. The script will be required. For more information on gested at the door. For more information, call 447- Madison Library Preschool Storytime. The Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Center Madison Library will hold preschool story time at the part or auditions, contact Mary Bastoni- 4737. based at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Rebmann at [email protected]. 10 a.m. This month’s theme is day and night. Church on Old Route 25 is open every Tuesday Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational Spanish Stories, rhymes and an easy craft. For more infor- and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, except for holi- Guided Snowshoe Walks at MWV Ski Touring with Isabel Costa every Sunday at the Met in mation, call 367-8545. days. & Snowshoe Center. Come by the Center in North Conway. Beginners will meet at 10:40 a.m. Intervale any Saturday at 1 p.m. for a guided snow- and intermediates will meet at 11:40 a.m. New stu- New Year’s Eve Family Celebration. King Pine Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount Ski Area in Madison will hold a family-friendly shoe walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. dent welcome. The cost is $10 per person/per les- Washington Valley Arts Association will hold Snowshoes are available for rent. Call 356-9920 son. For more information or to signup, call 383- New Year’s celebration with a skiing and snow- Painters Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the boarding torchlight parade, outdoor music, bon- for more information. 9403. MWV Visual Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only locat- Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is fires and fireworks. Enjoy ice skating until mid- North Conway. All mediums and abilities wel- night, horse-drawn sleigh rides and snowtubing ed on White Mountain Highway next to offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of come. Work on your own project or interpret the D’Angelo’s Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha until 9 p.m. still life set up. Short critique at class end. Free and Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in to noon. All puppies must be on a leash and up to yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and open to members and nonmembers. For more date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners information, call 356-2787. every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There will be no pro- more information call 356-7297. locations vary throughout the Valley. For more gram this week. Cost for dinner and entertainment Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark ‘Wild Stallions’ Movie Screening. AbilityPLUS information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene is $19.95 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations or Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 in MWV will host a screening of Meathead Films at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- more information call 284-6219. to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- latest ski film “Wild Stallions” at the EMS store in ga.com. 2200. North Conway at 6 p.m. Asmission is free and a Entertainment Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch

Almost There - Albany Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village Dennis & Jono Thursdays (N) Celtic/Folk Club 550 - North Conway Marty Quirk Fridays & Saturdays (Apres Ski) Celtic/Folk DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Kevin & Simon Sundays (N) Celtic/Folk DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Ben Hammond Wednesday, Dec. 30 (N) Acoustic

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop Tom Dean Sat., Dec. 26 (A) Acoustic Folk Jon Sarty & Chuck O’Connor Sun., Dec. 27 (A) Acoustic The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Tim Gurshin Mon., Dec. 28 (A) Acoustic Jill Ducsai & Friends Thurs., Dec. 31 (N) Rock and Roll Tom Dean & Tom Yoder Tues., Dec. 29 (A) Acoustic Folk Joel Cage Wed., Dec. 30 (A) Acoustic Delany’s - North Conway The White Mountain Boys Thurs., Dec. 31 (N) New Year’s Eve Party No Entertainment Christmas Vacation Week Up Country Tavern - North Conway Homestead Restaurant - North Conway DJ Ryan Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann DJ Brian Sparhawk Sat., Dec. 26 (N) DJ/Dancing

Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson The Wentworth - Jackson Village Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano Judy Herrick Sat., Dec. 26 (N) Piano

May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music Mike Jewell Sun., Dec. 27 (B) Piano Brunch

The Met - North Conway Village Wildcat Tavern - Jackson Los Huevos Thurs., Dec. 31 (N) Folk, Rock, Acoustic Kathy Bennett Sat., Dec. 26 (N) Acoustic Scot Montgomery Mon., Dec. 28 (N) Acoustic Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - North Conway Hoot Night Tues., Dec. 29 (N) Host: Jon Sarty Frank Hastings with Thursdays (N) Karaoke The Sensations Thurs., Dec. 31 (N) New Year’s Eve Party Sound-FX Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Zip’s Pub - Cranmore Mountain Resort - North Conway No Entertainment Christmas Weekend Al Hospers Sat., Dec. 26 (A) Apres Ski Tugg Brothers Thurs., Dec. 31 (N) New Year’s Eve Party Mitch Alden Sun., Dec. 27 (A) Apres Ski John Shore Mon., Dec. 28 (A) Apres Ski Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Jim Tyrell Tues., Dec. 29 (A) Apres Ski Tim Theriault Sat., Dec. 26 (N) Rock Mitch Alden Wed., Dec. 30 (A) Apres Ski Open Mic Night Mon., Dec. 28 (N) Host: Carl Iacozilli Dennis and Davey Thurs., Dec. 31 (A) Apres Ski Full Circle Thurs., Dec. 31 (N) Rock •••

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Page B15 Sports Highlights Kennett High Girls’ Basketball Eagle girls drop opening two games By Joshua Spaulding selves at the foul line. However, the hosts Sports Editor missed the front end of a one-and-one and NORTH CONWAY — Last year the the visitors came down the court. Kennett girls’ basketball team came out of “We played good defense, but they hit a the gate in impressive fashion with wins good shot,” said Ames. over Portsmouth, Laconia and Plymouth With the Saints holding a one-point in the season’s first week. lead, the Eagles moved the ball back up the This year, the Eagles completed the floor and got a shot off that missed its season’s first week and were still looking for mark, but also snagged the offensive the first win. rebound. However, the Eagles missed the The St. Thomas Saints visited North second chance shot as well and the Saints Conway on Friday, Dec. 18, the first visit had escaped with the win. to Kennett since they knocked the Eagles “It was certainly better than Tuesday out of the playoffs in the first round last night (against Portsmouth), but we didn’t season, and in very similar fashion, had a finish it off,” Ames said. “Close games tight game that came right down to the come down to execution at the end and we wire. didn’t complete the execution and it left Once again, the Saints had the upper the door open for them.” hand, as they got a basket with seconds to The veteran coach noted that he go and the Eagles couldn’t respond at the thought his team played better than the other end and the visitors took the 58-57 opening game, as they distributed the ball victory. better and didn’t have as many turnovers, “It was close all the way,” said Eagle but it wasn’t quite enough. coach Peter Ames. “We played almost well enough to win, The Eagles were up by one point with but we didn’t do what we needed to do at 13 seconds on the clock and found them- the end,” he said.

Logan Spoor battles for the puck during action against Somersworth Dec. 19. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo)

The Eagles were up by five with more to 35-11, but Moriah Heath hit a bucket to than two minutes left on the clock in a close out Kennett’s first half scoring. The game that was back and forth the entire Clippers added a pair of free throws and way. However, a bad pass led to one St. had a 37-13 halftime lead. Thomas hoop and an ill-advised shot led to A Clipper three-pointer opened the another and the Saints had cut the lead to second half, but a hoop and a pair of free one. throws from Frase cut into the lead a bit. “Overall, we played better, we handled However, Portsmouth came back with two the pressure pretty well, but we need to get hoops and a pair from the charity stripe to a little more scoring from the forward make it 46-17. spot,” Ames said. Wagner hit a three-pointer, her first Melissa Frase led the way for Kennett points of the night, but with four minutes with 23 points, while Allie Wagner had 16 to play in the third quarter, picked up her and Kasey Cavanaugh had a strong game fifth foul and had to go to the bench. with nine points. Frase also went to the bench after the “Hopefully we’ll keep getting better official made a number of mouthguard vio- and get in the other column,” Ames said. lation calls in the period, costing the Eagles The Eagles opened the season with a most of their timeouts. tough game against Portsmouth, as the Lauren White hit her first varsity hoop Clippers controlled play from the outset and Stephanie Loynd converted a nice and rolled to a 57-32 win on Tuesday, Dec. White pass to cut the lead to 48-24 after 15. three quarters. The Eagles committed four fouls in the After a Portsmouth bucket opened the first minute and a half, but got lucky in that fourth, Sam Meader hit a pair of free the Clippers only got two points in that throws, only to see the visitors hit a field time frame, allowing Frase to tie the game goal. After another Meader free throw, the off a Wagner steal. Frase then hit a free Clippers hit a free throw and a field goal to throw to complete a three-point play and keep the lead at 55-27. the Eagles had the 3-2 lead. However, a Jessie Wagner netted a bucket and three-pointer and a pair from the stripe put White had a three-point play to close out the Clippers ahead 7-3 and they never the scoring for the Eagles. looked back. “If we play like that, we’re in trouble,” A free throw and a hoop from Frase Ames said. “We turned the ball over too pulled Kennett to within one at 7-6, but a much.” pair of free throws from the visitors upped As an illustration, the Eagles had 25 the lead to three. turnovers and only 18 rebounds. Lauren Kidder recorded her first varsi- “Really, we just played pretty poorly,” ty hoop on a nice pass from Wagner, cut- Ames noted. “We can all share the blame ting the lead to two again, but the Clippers equally.” closed out the first quarter with two field He noted that it was important to get goals, a three-pointer and a free throw to more people involved in the offense take a 17-8 lead after one quarter. instead of throwing the ball around, which The Clippers also scored the first four resulted in a lot of turnovers. points of the second quarter before Frase “And defensively, we didn’t move our hit a free throw two and a half minutes into feet,” he continued. the frame to make it 21-9. The Clippers Frase led the way with 11 points for the then went on a run, netting six points in a Eagles, while White had five in her varsity row before the Eagles finally got into dou- debut. ble digits on a pair of Cavanaugh free The Eagles finished up the 2009 por- throws with just more than three minutes tion of the regular season after deadline left in the half. The Clippers hit a three- Tuesday at Bow and won’t return to action pointer and a field goal to stretch the lead until Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Bishop Brady. ▲

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