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GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOOR CENTER Rt 16 Pi kh N t h A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Valley Feature Pickles-N-Things spices up Made in Maine products in Fryeburg By Rachael Brown stuff he didn’t know. In can- Chris Baker says cooking ning, if someone doesn’t know has always been in her blood. what they are doing, a Mom Though she has had a love of and Pop operation can kill all things food for a long time, you,” says Baker. it wasn’t until 2004 that with Baker and Cox talk about her food skills, her technology their cottage industry, and skills, and the help of her chef what it takes to be a home can- fiancé, Richard Cox, she creat- ner in Maine. ed Pickles-N-Things. The Let’s begin with licensing made in Maine jams, jellies and food safety. The state of and spreads, relish salsa and Maine visits once a year, the chutney, pickles, pickled veg- FDA every three years, says etables, mustards, sauces, rubs, Baker. fiery foods and BBQ are craft- “We have been licensed by ed out of her home. the State of Maine since 2004. “My father had a restaurant You have to have clean record in Rangeley before I was born, keeping and meet their you could say it is in my blood, requirements, including FDA like some people become con- requirements. Every batch cert pianists. I have always [products] we make has a lot been creative,” says Baker, code. I have a certificate in speaking from her living room food safety from the in her Fryeburg home, where University of Maine in Orono. the products are made. The FDA required me to-I “We live in Fryeburg, rather was in a course along B&M than in New Hampshire Baked Beans- and I am glad I Rachael Brown because cottage industry is not did,” says Baker. Chris Baker, a.k.a The Pickle Lady, and her fiancé, Richard Cox, have a commercial kitchen and licensed home friendly in New Hampshire. She adds that the tester canning business in their Fryeburg home. They invite customers to contact them. We have a commercial from the University of Maine kitchen, are inspected by the was surprised she used fresh you don’t make it right, you does not give her recipes out, craft shows per year. State of Maine and FDA. tomatoes in her salsa. can get botulism,” says Baker. she shares recipes, which use “I love doing craft shows; it Food licensing is friendlier “Every other salsa uses “I have been educating peo- her products on the website. is a great retail part of the here in Maine, but there is canned tomatoes. We use ple to ask for food licenses. It Take for example: Stuffed business, a wonderful group of more competition. I know fresh Maine tomatoes all year is funny I have never had a French Toast with Pickles-N- people…we seem to have a four or five people who have round. It doesn’t make a dif- store ask for my food license,” Things Pie Jam, Ham Salad loyal following,” says Baker, gone out of business. They ference the season. They have she says. with Wicked Good Relish, or adding they have won quite a don’t think of all of the to be firm. Firmness and con- Marketing, Internet, sales Chris’ Crockpot Chili with few awards over the years. aspects,” says Baker. sistency that’s important,” she distribution: Baker and Cox do Wicked Hot Relish, and Even with all the work she Baker has thought about all says, adding their Blueberry it all. Smokey Pit Barbeque Rub, for already does, Baker talks about the aspects, from creating Salsa is the number one selling “I have always been good dessert none other than future plans, ideas for the sec- recipes for the products, label- product. with technology; since Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with ond half of the year. ing, nutritional information, Nutritional information and Windows 95, I taught myself,” Pumpkin Butter, of course. “I may try some home par- marketing, sales, product dis- listing of ingredients is impor- says Baker. Not only does Baker have ties, like Pampered Chef, or tribution, both retail and tant for consumer safety and Customers can order direct- cooking in her blood- she tells have more cooking demon- wholesale to licensing and web curiosity. ly from the Web site: how when she was little her strations here,” she says. design. “We do put nutritional www.picklesandthings.com. Mom would come home only Baker encourages people to “Chris is a good seller; she information on our products. They ship all over the world to find her whipping up some- contact her. also is a photographer; makes There is a software program for retail, and only in the US thing special, like making jelly “Feel free to contact us. baskets, too,” says Richard where you input the recipe’s for wholesale. Baker makes roll when she was ten-she also People think they are bother- Cox, her fiancé and back of the ingredients and it calculates. her own labels. Each label is has a natural sales ability. ing us they are not. We want house chef. People like to know the sugar different. “I have pretty much always people to know us, to buy local The two met online when content on our Blueberry Pie “Made in Maine products been self employed. I sold call us make an appointment,” checking out each other’s pro- Jam,” she says, adding it con- are big,” Cox says, adding they Tupperware, had a van had she adds. files. tains 40 percent less sugar are working on applying to be people under me. I learned a Products can be found local- “I am a chef. What intrigued then traditional jam. able to label as such. lot. In the 1990’s I made coun- ly at Zeb’s, Everything For me was our common ground- Baker advises when buying Speaking of labels, Baker try craft baskets, got knowl- Less, Good Times Restaurant it drew us together. But her home made products to look designs her own, prints her edge of craft shows talked to and Bar, Weston’s Farm Stand, business is a different kind of for the contact and lock code. own. other crafters,” says Baker, Spice and Grain. pressure than mine,” says Cox. You also search the state’s agri- What began as a business who has been a telemarketer. For more information: “Richard has been a chef for cultural Web site to check to offering eight items has spread Baker learned the craft show www.picklesandthings.com or 28 years. I am teaching him see if the company is listed. “If to over 30. Though Baker circuit and displays at 30 or 40 call: 207-713-3996.

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Page 2 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Valley News Snowflake ornament created to raise money for Angels & Elves organization

NORTH CONWAY — know…and I strive to be more Gone but not forgotten, like her daily,” Tricia said. Cynthia Shaw, age 56, passed Hannaford’s manager Jeff suddenly and tragically after a Cox reminisced and smiled, fall while skating with her “You know, Cindy would have grandchildren last Jan. 27 in loved this idea, but been very Schouler Park. uncomfortable with all the A devoted customer service attention on her.” manager for Hannaford’s in On Feb. 6 at 5 p.m., all the Ski & Stay... N. Conway with 30 years of attention was on Cindy Shaw, service, Cindy was much loved when her family, friends, and $ by all for her fun loving, self- co-workers gathered at from 82ppdo less, and generously caring Tuckerman’s Tavern in spirit. Intervale, to celebrate her Slopeside That spirit lives on in a memory and the launching of Snowflake Ornament created Courtesy her Angels & Elves STAY HERE • SKI FREE by Brownfield artist, Karen Cindy Shaw Ornament. Twombly present- Twombly. In Cindy’s memory, ed a check for ornaments that Monday - Thursday Twombly and Shaw’s family Mom was so passionate about have already sold to the 1-800-Free-Ski members have decided to Christmas and children. Angels & Elves foundation donate $10 from the sale of “Christmas was clearly my which is run by the Kiwanis each $20 ornament to the mom’s favorite time of year. It Club, who meets every Angels & Elves organization wasn’t just a holiday, but more Wednesday evening. of N. Conway. Shaw favored like a season!” says her daugh- Hannaford’s of N. Conway the 1996 design created by ter. “She always put her chil- provided hors d’ouerves and Twombly who renamed it in dren and grandchildren first donated a generous check of her honor. and made them feel loved $200 to match the first $200 “Cindy absolutely loved every minute of the day. She of ornament sales. Cindy’s snowflakes like no one else I’d would be thrilled to know that Angels & Elves Ornament was ever known!” laughs the proceeds from the orna- also available for purchase that Twombly. “My husband, Bob, ment would be helping other evening for $20. who’s always watching out for children have a wonderful Cindy Shaw’s Angels & my marketing interests, gave Christmas…” Elves Ornament can be pur- Cindy a pair of my Snowflake Cindy was a truly selfless chased online at Earrings two years ago as a and giving lady according to www.etsy.com/shop/flakeyfar- gift after he noticed her wear- her daughter and friends. mgirl. Anyone who would like ing a different pair while “My mom would do to attend the kick off party on working in Hannafords. absolutely anything for you February 6th at Tuckerman’s Cindy wore those earrings and wanted no one to know Tavern should RSVP Karen at every day of the year!” about it. She was the most fun www.facebook.com/cindysha SKI & SNOWBOARD CAMP In honor of her passing, and loving person that I wsornament or 207-935-1816. FOR BOYS & GIRLS Cindy’s family visited Twombly last January and White Mountain National Forest welcomes AGES 8-16 purchased her signature 75 YRS. Snowflake earrings for the new Deputy Forest Supervisor 75 YRS entire family in memory of Of Carving Tracks And Making Smiles! their mom. CAMPTON — The White “I never really knew Cindy,” Mountain National Forest is says Twombly, “but I quickly pleased to welcome Dee Limited Spaces Still Available realized what a special person Hines as the new Deputy Call 1-800-373-3754 she must have been because Forest Supervisor. 2/18-24 & 2/24-3/1 her children were so wonder- Dee has an extensive back- ful. They had just come from ground in resource manage- getting tattoos of my ment. Join All the Fun at these snowflake design in honor of While still in school, Dee King Pine Events their mom!” worked as a seasonal employee In November, Twombly got on the Uinta National Forest U16 Women’s Slalom Qualifier a call for more snowflakes in Utah. Dee officially began Sun. 2/10 from Cindy’s daughter, Tricia. his career with the US Forest “Tricia wanted ornaments, Service in 1984 at the Bavarian Chocolate Haus pendants, keychains, and ear- Southern Forest Experiment rings to give as gifts to friends Station in Mississippi. Annual Sweetheart Race and family in honor of her Throughout his career, he has Sat. 2/16 mom,” Twombly explains. had assignments in various Having made and sold over duty stations in Oregon, Sweethearts Wanted! 16 different ornament designs Wyoming, and Arizona. Dee’s through the League of New diverse experience includes Hampshire Craftsman since forest inventory, silviculture, 1995, Twombly decided it was Geographic Information time to give back. Systems (GIS), Forest “I emailed Tricia with the Planning, Forest Staff Officer, Dee Hines idea of using Cindy’s favorite and most recently two assign- Snowflake Ornament as a ments as District Ranger in with all those interested in its fundraiser for some cause, of Arizona. stewardship,” said White the family’s choosing, in the Dee and his wife Jeannie Mountain National Forest Valley,” Twombly said. have three adult daughters. Deputy Forest Supervisor, Over the holidays, Tricia, “The White Mountain Dee Hines. “My wife and I and her brothers decided pro- National Forest is a beautiful are particularly excited about ceeds should go to kids at resource with a rich history, living in and experiencing Angels & Elves because their and I look forward to working New Hampshire.”

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 3 Established 1976 Valley News PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski INFORMATION MANAGER Fryeburg Area Rotary donates Ryan Corneau FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman $1,000 to Brownfield Food Pantry Jane Golden Reilly MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & FRYEBURG, Maine — lies a month. Jack reported the DIRECTOR OF SALES The Fryeburg Area Rotary program gives approximately Daphne LeMay Club recently donated $1,000 $9 worth of food for a food to the Brownfield Food cost to the Brownfield Food EDITOR Pantry, a part of Southwest Pantry of $1. He and his wife Brendan Berube Oxford County Nutrition, Marion are good shoppers and DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Inc. have set up accounts with Jim Hinckley The Brownfield Food firms and people who can sup- CONTRIBUTING Pantry serves Low Income ply the best bargain for the WRITERS and Family Emergency situa- dollar. The Brownfield Food Scott Andrews tions. Pantry is run by volunteers Ann Bennett “We feed Maine’s Hungry and is always in need of volun- Rachael Brown in Southwest Oxford County, teer help. Clerical work that Steve Caming Maine in Albany Township, can be done at home, organi- Sven Cole and the Towns of Brownfield, zational help setting up and Myles J. Crowe Denmark, Fryeburg, Hiram, cleaning up, moving food Donna Dolan Lisa DuFault Lovell, Porter, Stoneham, from trucks to the distribution John Harrigan Stow, and Sweden, New facility are just some of the Dave Kellam and Clay Groves Hampshire,” Jack Mitchell, volunteer positions available. Kathy Lambert Executive Director, said in an To make a tax-deductible Darron Laughland address to the Fryeburg Area donation, to volunteer, or to Laura Lucy Rotary Club. “We give away find out more check the web- Sally McMurdo in excess of $500,000 worth of site https://sites.google.com Courtesy Cynthia Watkins Melendy The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club recently donated $1,000 to the food each year to families and /site/socnfoodpantry or call Peter Minnich Brownfield Food Pantry, a part of Southwest Oxford County Nutrition, individuals who are in need of 207-935-2333. The Fryeburg Jonathan Sarty Inc. Pru Smith help.” Area Rotary Club meets week- Steven D. Smith Jack Mitchell explained that ly on Tuesday mornings at Seton Church in Fryeburg. delicious free breakfast and a Joshua Spaulding is sometimes up to 300 fami- 7:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann We invite you to join us for a great time of camaraderie. Lisa Wheeler CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Ossipee Garden Club meets today Dennis Coughlin Lisa DuFault OSSIPEE — The Ossipee PowerPoint slide show of The well as the beautiful plants. Thursdays. Light refresh- Dick Pollock Garden Club will meet on Coastal Maine Botanical The public is welcome, but ments will be served after the Joshua Spaulding Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Ossipee Gardens. It will be a different asked to park at the Town presentation. For more infor- DISTRIBUTION Public Library. view, including the sculptures, Hall, because the tax help at mation, call Kathy at 539- Bill Collins Susan Poirer will present a the use of rocks & water, as the Library is scheduled for 5437. John Myers Darlene Westfall Tina Lamy The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN Letters to the Editor EAR is published on Thursdays as an inde- pendent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 52 weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and west- Thanks for supporting Jackson Fire Department fundraiser ern Oxford County, Maine. The MOUNTAIN EAR office us located To the Editor: Hut, Good Times Restaurant, Delaney’s Auction. Kudos to Debony Diehl for her at 24 Reporter Court in North Conway,, New Hampshire. Please direct all corre- On behalf of the Jackson Firefighters Hole in the Wall, Conway Family donation to the Association. And finally, a spondence to: the Mountain Ear, P.O. Box Association and the officers and members Dental, Wentworth Hotel, Ragged great big thank you to the friends and 1890, North Conway, N.H. 03860 The telephone number to call for general of the Jackson Fire Department, I would Mountain Equipment, Vista Country residents who came out to the Shannon information and display advertising is 603- like to extend our sincere thanks to the Store, Shovel Handle Pub, Stonehurst Door pub to purchase pizzas and raffle 447-6336. following businesses that helped make Manor, Maestro’s Country Italian tickets and share in a little mid-winter Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. The Fax number is 603-447-5474. our recent fund-raiser a rousing success. Cuisine, Northern Extremes camaraderie. We couldn't have done it Ear on Web: In no particular order, they are as fol- Snowmobiling, Black Mountain Ski Area, without you. Any omissions of thanks newhampshirelakesandmountains.com E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpr- lows: White Mountain Cider Company, The Seasons Resort, Thompson House were an oversight. ess.com or earsales@salmonpress. Zeb’s Country Store, Books-A-Million, Eatery, The Conway Daily Sun, and last We look forward to continuing our com for ad material Pepsi/Gatorade, Taste of Thai, but surely not least, the Shannon Door service to the community of Jackson and The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is payable in advance. Storyland, Attitash Ski Area, Wildcat Ski Pub, their staff and especially Nora the greater Mount Washington Valley. ADVERTISING DEADLINES Area, White Mountain Oil & Propane, Mulkern-Bean! Sincerely, Advertising insertion orders must be placed Dutch Bloemen Winkel, Conway Scenic Special thanks go to Jackson firefight- Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward one week in advance of publication date, and Railway, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, ers Jason Bagley and Joanne Archambault Public Information Officer, advertising copy must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. Bavarian Chocolate Haus, Subway, Pizza for all their hard work on the Chinese Jackson Fire Department LETTERS POLICY The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor pertaining to local community issues. All correspondence should be signed, include a return address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 1890, North Conway, N.H. 03860. New Beginnings faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters should be received prior to publication and be no longer than 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to edit letters for length and Welcome, Addison Lynn Bean Welcome, Amelia Winnifred Burbank clarity and to not publish letters deemed unsuitable. NORTH CONWAY — baby girl, who arrived at 6:37 NORTH CONWAY — at 11:18 p.m., was also wel-

SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY Carmen and Willie Bean of p.m., was also welcomed by Jillian and Bryan Burbank of comed by big sister Marina, Conway are pleased to maternal grandparents Fryeburg, Maine are pleased age eight. Maternal grandpar- As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, announce the birth of their Terrance and Gail Boucher of to announce the birth of their ents are Linda and Richard business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submit- daughter, Addison Lynn Bean, Madison and paternal grand- daughter, Amelia Winnifred Legere of Lovell, Maine. ted for publication become the property of Salmon on Jan. 28, 2013 at Memorial parents Larry Bean of Burbank, on Jan. 27, 2013. Paternal grandparents are Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made Hospital. Fryeburg, Maine and Nancy The eight pound, four Patty and Paul Burbank of available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. The seven pound, one ounce Zell of Hendersonville, N.C. ounce baby girl, who arrived York, Maine.

Page 4 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Critter Corner

Courtesy Eager bidders scope out the silent auction tables at the 2012 Paddy O'Paws Auction. Paddy O'Paws Benefit Brunch and Auction to benefit shelter animals at the Red Jacket Sunday, March 17

NORTH CONWAY — thing here for everyone and in The Paddy O'Paws Benefit every price range! Brunch and Auction is a great Live auction action follows way to celebrate St. Paddy's with auctioneer Steve Day and help the animals in Schofield. The live auction the care of the Conway Area will offer an African Photo Humane Society at the same Safari, the ever-popular carved time. bear from the North Country The fun gets underway at 11 Whittler, a vacation to the a.m. with the Red Jacket's Dominican Republic, Tennis amazing brunch buffet and a Camp with New England silent auction. Fun and games Tennis Holidays, a trip to follow with valuable prizes for California Wine Country and the winners. so much more! Come bid on hundreds of Tickets are $35 per person. incredible items in the silent Please call 447-5605 or go Courtesy Photo auction, including gift certifi- online, www.conway Meet Lucky Think of a goofy chocolate lab...now think of a sleek and slender pit bull terrier...and POOF! You've got cates for concerts, services, shelter.org, and click on the Lucky! This one-and-a-half-year-old cutie has the short, maintenance-free coat of the pit bull with the restaurants, lodging, recre- Paddy O'Paws logo to pur- brown coloring of the lab (plus three white feet), and his personality is a delightful blend of the two as well. ation, museums and more. chase your tickets online. Lucky is lovable, affectionate, sociable and goofy, but aside from all that, Lucky is a handsome fellow. He's There will be artwork, jewelry, All proceeds will benefit the slim, trim, very healthy and ready for any activity you'd like to do with him. This guy just needs his forev- books, puzzles, gift items, animals in the care of the er friend or family to show up so he can start his new life and enjoy all the treats it will bring - treats, fris- crafts and unusual and bizarre Conway Area Humane bees, kisses, praise, compliments, compliments, compliments... Come over to the Conway Area Humane items as well. There is some- Society. Society shelter at 223 E. Main St. and ask to see Lucky. He'll be the handsome guy with that huge smile. Friends of the Jackson Library examine 19th Century weather observers JACKSON — Please join tury weather observers who Library, which features books, and the White Mountains. Summit Shift Leader. After the Friends of the Jackson pioneered our knowledge of maps, prints, photos, and Peter has lived in the White three years of summit duty, he Public Library as they host “the world’s worst weather.” other material relating to the Mountains for more than 30 focused on the Observatory's Peter Crane, Curator for the This program will consider Observatory, Mount years, and served the U.S. educational activities, based at Mount Washington the bold efforts of the Washington, and the White Forest Service and the the Observatory's valley office Observatory. He will present Huntington-Hitchcock Mountains. The collection is Appalachian Mountain Club (later the Weather Discovery his program titled: “They Led Expedition which “occupied” the largest, publicly-accessible in resource management, pub- Center). He served for several the Way: 19th Century the summit of Mount trove of its kind in the White lic information, and educa- years as Director of Programs Weather Observers on Mount Washington in 1870-1871, Mountain region, and serves tional roles before coming to before transitioning to his Washington” on Wednesday, and the two decades of the the Observatory, its members, work for the Observatory. He current position. Peter did his Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Army Signal Service and the public as a resource began his Observatory career undergraduate work at Jackson Public Library. weather station which fol- for the history, literature, and in 1988 as a weather observer, Most residents and visitors lowed. science of Mount Washington museum manager, and Friends, see pg. 22 to the area are familiar with Peter Crane serves as today’s Mount Washington Curator of the Mount Named One of the “10 Great Ski-Town Burgers” by Observatory – but are not Washington Observatory's Boston.com aware of the nineteenth-cen- Gladys Brooks Memorial Chef Owned & Operated

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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 5 Valley Folks & Focus Photos by Lisa DuFault M&D Productions presents “Of Mice & Men”

“Of Mice and Men” tells the tragic story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression in California, USA. Directed by Dennis O’Neal, the show runs Feb. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23. For tick- ets to the 7:30 p.m. shows, phone the Box Office at 662-7591.

George (Scott Katrycz) and Lennie (Dan Tetreault) camp in the woods during the opening scene of M&D Productions' "Of Mice and Men.” The show runs Thursday through Sunday from Feb. 7 through Feb. 23.

The hands (Rob Clark, Eric Jordon, Andrew Brosnan, Kevin O'Neil) tend to Curley (Daniel Otero) following his fight with Lennie. Directed by Dennis O'Neal, the show opens on Feb. 7 at M&D Productions.

Lennie (Dan Tetreault) shares a moment with Curly's wife (Janette Kondratt) in "Of Mice and Men,” opening Thursday, Feb. 7 at M&D Productions.

Courtesy The first of four February Church Suppers at the Union Congregational Church in Bartlett was held on The gift of reading Saturday, Feb. 2. The homemade meals are served from 5 to 7 p.m. each Saturday in February. Bartlett The Brownfield Library has just received a gift of 100 new children's Congregational Church volunteers serve diners at the Feb. 2 supper. (l-r): Judy Botsford, Ellen Hayes, books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These Evelyn Bailey, Carol Santa Crose. books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read togeth- er. Come to the library to explore and enjoy our new collection.

Courtesy Kiwanis welcome Kismet The Jackson Firefighters Association was the ben- eficiary of the Shannon Door Pizza Night on Jan. Rock Foundation 31. In addition to the $1 per pizza donated by the On Wednesday evening, the Kiwanis Club of the restaurant, the organization had a huge chance Mount Washington Valley had the honor of having auction with items donated by local businesses. Executive Director Mike Lane and Founder and Jackson Firefighters turned out in force for the Program Director Mike Jewell of the Kismet Rock Jan. 31 fund-raiser at the Shannon Door Pub. (l- Foundation and as its guest speaker. Kismet Rock r): Ben English, Anthony Giovanni, Jay Henry, Foundation enhances the physical, intellectual and Mike Chapman, Jason Bagley, Joanne emotional development of well-functioning but eco- Archambault, Wayne Peterson. nomically disadvantaged children by providing access to the immense value of a comprehensive and multi-dimensional education in technical rock climb- ing. It is the only program of its kind in the United States. For more information on this unique pro- gram, please visit their Web site: http://www.kismetrockfoundation.org/. Pictured, from left to right, are Founder and Program Director, Mike Jewell, (Middle) Kiwanis Club Vice-President, Tim George, Executive Director, Mike Lane.

Page 6 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Valley Education February – Winter Night Sounds By Susan M. Poirier for its next meal. I love the UNH Cooperative Extension streaked pattern of its mot- the sky. Early hunter/gather- Master Gardener tled browns against the light- er groups spun myths to Carroll County ly-colored breast. The way its explain this orb which arrived On most winter evenings, head turns so smoothly fasci- at a different point and time when I go outside around 11, nates me. And its call – “Who each night and changed its all is still. I listen intently, but cooks for you? Who cooks shape as the weeks went by. It only the dogs and I seem to for you all?” is one I enjoy reminds me of a caterpillar: be alive in the winter chill. I imitating. The other owl one shape, long and sinuous, feel the need to whisper to species which I’ve seen are then the cocoon, a time out of the dogs. The silence is too smaller with scratchier calls. sight before bursting forth in profound to be broken by a This hoot seemed to come a brilliant new form. From human voice. This night, from a large bird. Whichever large to small, nature likes to however, there were sounds bird, it was good to know that repeat patterns. which called to me to listen. an owl was in residence. What tales would these A single hoot called in the Other “creatures” also in leading to the development of fortable while I breathe in the early peoples have created to darkness, then repeated once residence this evening are the stress cracks. The ice expands cold air and watch the stars explain the creaks and groans or twice. It wasn’t enough for ice monsters. Of course, no not only in depth, but across above. On a cloudless night of the swamp? The single me to identify the caller – such creatures exist, but the its breadth so of course, such as this one, it’s easy to hoot of the owl? Were they so barred perhaps or great sounds from the frozen cracks will develop and ice move back in time and imag- far off in believing these to be horned owl, but it clearly was swamp call up images of little will hit up against obstacles. ine oneself part of a prehis- the sounds of fellow spirits? If coming from the swamp. monster children romping The resulting crashes echo toric clan as it moves across expanding ice is a force of Were it January, I’d say it was under the ice, their bouncing across the swamp as first one an unknown landscape. After nature, aren’t we humans as a great horned, stirred up and balls hitting the ceiling above. area speaks then another the group has camped for the well? An owl lives, breathes, starting the search for a mate. This is a far more beguiling responds. The conversation night beneath the high, glim- eats, and dies; so do we. While I’ve never seen one, I image than the real cause of can continue for hours, often mering stars, how awesome Aren’t owls, then, fellow crea- have heard its call, “Who’s the creaks, snaps, and groans with interruptions from yet a the sky appears; how insignif- tures, brothers and sisters to awake? Me too!” This that break the cold silence of third or fourth area. icant the humans in compari- us? February evening seemed too the night. Science tells us that After the first few words, son. If you can, turn out the Outside on this cold late for breeding calls. thermal expansion, caused by the dogs turn their attention lights then go outside and February evening, I feel at Perhaps a barred, then? I’ve the chill temperatures, is the away and continue searching look up. The universe does one with the sounds around often seen one, sitting high culprit behind the noise. for dropped sunflower seeds truly go on forever. me and with the spirits of atop a tree on the edge of the Colder temperatures cause beneath the feeders. Their The bright new moon rises those who walked this land in swamp, watching, watching the ice to expand rapidly, thick coats keep them com- and strides majestically across ages past. The community enfolds me. It’s good to be a part of the night, a part of the Effingham Historical Society now accepting scholarship applications! natural world. The University of New EFFINGHAM — The based on a combination of thought, study and action in each month’s meeting and by Hampshire Cooperative Effingham Historical Society merit and financial need. collecting and preserving arti- appointment. For more infor- Extension is an equal oppor- annually accepts applications Scholarship packets may be cles of historic interest to the mation on programs, call tunity educator and employ- for the Courtney Gendron obtained during regular busi- Town of Effingham; to select, Sheila T. Jones, EHS Vice er. University of New Scholarship and the Myrtle ness hours at the Town of protect, arrange, and record President, at 539-4071. For Hampshire, U.S. Department Keniston Scholarship. Effingham Municipal Offices, documents and artifacts; and all other inquiries, call Paul D. of Agriculture and New The scholarships, named in the Effingham Public Library, to show handi-work, home Potter, President, at 300- Hampshire counties cooper- memory of one of the the Guidance Office at furnishings, and habits of the 2224. ating. Society’s transformative bene- Kingswood Regional High life of our forefathers in order factors, Courtney Gendron, School, or at the Effingham to communicate the historical and one of the Society’s Historical Society’s main values of the Town and to pro- longest serving members, building when open to the vide present and future access Myrtle Keniston, are awarded public. Potential applicants to our cultural past. The EHS to those pursuing a post-sec- may also request copies of the is a privately funded non-prof- ondary educational degree, scholarship packet by emailing it organization that relies on program, or certificate. This the Society at effinghamhis- contributions from individu- year each scholarship has been [email protected] or als, corporations, and founda- funded for awards up to $500 by calling Sheila Jones, EHS tions to sustain its operations and anyone who is an Scholarship Committee Chair and is located at 1014 Effingham resident, a non- at 539-4071. Province Lake Rd. in resident member of the Scholarship applications Effingham. Effingham Historical Society, must be received no later than The EHS presents a or a non-resident staff mem- April 15 in order to be eligible humanities-related program ber of the Town of Effingham for this year’s awards. For fur- on the third Friday of each is eligible to apply. ther information, please con- month, at 7 p.m. unless other- Scholarships are awarded tact Sheila Jones, EHS wise announced, followed by Scholarship Committee refreshments and the business Area residents named Chair, at 539-4071. meeting. Programs are free to Dean's List at Founded in 1953, the and open to the public unless Effingham Historical Society otherwise indicated. The Fairfield University (EHS) seeks to furnish an EHS Museum is open prior to FAIRFIELD, Conn. — opportunity for united Fairfield University has announced that the following Visit us on ... local residents have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester: Marcy Gilman, a resident of East Conway. Fairfield University, a com- prehensive Jesuit university in Fairfield, Conn. For the Dean's List, a student must attain a g.p.a. of 3.5 The Mountain Ear | | Page 7 Thursday, February 7, 2013 Valley Education KHS Key Club announces Members of the Month for December

REDSTONE — Four Tufts New England Medical active members of the Center, Key Club’s Bake Sale, Kennett High School Key and several other Key Club Club were recently selected activities. as Members of the Month for Key Club primarily sup- December. They were select- ports three children’s chari- ed competitively from over ties through its fundraising 90 members of the KHS Key projects: Camp Sunshine in Club. Maine, the Kiwanis Pediatric Juniors Shelby Bouchie and Trauma Institute at Tufts Marissa Harmon, Sophomore New England Medical Malcolm Badger, and Center in Boston, and Freshman Marianna Children of Peace Robinson were honored with International. The Kiwanis their Member of the Month Club of Mount Washington Certificates at a recent Key Valley proudly sponsors the Club meeting. These four KHS Key Club. KHS students have been Key Club is an internation- extremely supportive of Key al student-led organization Club’s charitable and com- which provides its members munity service activities. In with opportunities to provide particular, during the month service, build character and of December, they supported develop leadership. The Courtesy activities such as the John Kennett High School Key Kennett High School Key Club members of the Month for December are, left to right, Shelby Bouchie, Malcolm Badger, Marissa Harmon, and Marianna Robinson. Fuller Elementary School K- Club meets in the KHS Kids, Believe in Books library at 5 p.m. on Mondays. Foundation’s Polar Express, All KHS students are wel- the Key Club field trip to come to join. Emily A. Leich, of North Conway, in International Study Program at St. Lawrence CANTON, N.Y. — Emily coeducational, private, inde- A. Leich, of North Conway, is pendent liberal arts institution participating in St. Lawrence of about 2,400 students, University's International founded in 1856. The educa- Study Program for the spring tional opportunities at St. 2013 semester. Lawrence inspire students and Leich, a member of the class prepare them to be critical and of 2015 at St. Lawrence, is creative thinkers, to find a studying in Austria. Leich compass for their lives and graduated from Kennett High careers, and to pursue knowl- School. edge and understanding for Over 46 percent of St. the benefit of themselves, Lawrence University's Class humanity and the planet. of 2012 studied off campus Through its focus on active during their undergraduate engagement with ideas in and careers, either in one of its 17 beyond the classroom, a St. Courtesy international study programs Lawrence education leads stu- Award winning artwork or programs in the United dents to make connections Two eighth grade students from Josiah Bartlett Elementary School have recently been recognized as New States. that transform lives and com- Hampshire Scholastic Art Award winners. Thea Howe-Hayward won an honorable mention for her painting Located in Canton, N.Y., munities, from the local to the entitled "Captured," and Logan Levitt won two honorable mention awards for her fashion entries. Logan was St. Lawrence University is a global. also awarded a Silver Key for her photograph entitled "Jar of Hope,”They were honored at an awards cere- mony at Pinkerton Academy on Feb. 2, along with some of the most artistically gifted students in the state of New Hampshire. We are delighted that Thea and Logan were recognized for their outstanding talents www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com through such a prestigious program! Fryeburg resident Brianna Thurston graduates NOW from Saint Joseph's College of Maine ONLY 00! STANDISH, Maine — 350-acre campus on the shores $25. Brianna Thurston of Fryeburg, of Sebago Lake, the college Did you know? Maine, graduated in December offers more than 40 under- from Saint Joseph's College of graduate programs to a popula- Jen’s Friends is currently supporting Maine with a Bachelor of Arts tion of approximately 1,000 65 local cancer patients. in Mathematics. students. 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Hartford is pleased to announce offers undergraduate, graduate, & Strength. the following local students and programs in the arts, the Available at the following local businesses: have been named to the Dean's humanities, business, engineer- Fields of Ambrosia, The Mountain Ear, J Town Deli, List for Fall 2012. ing and technology, education, North Country Fair Jewelers, Lone Star Jewelers and Spruce Hurricane Brittany Ainsworth of Glen and health professions. Visit or online at jensfriends.org Zackary Whitley of North www.hartford.edu.

Page 8 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Valley Business News from Studio Intervale: Meet Laura Arbogast

INTERVALE — Laura “I had my baby in 45 min- Abhyasa Yoga Institute in enjoys different classes for dif- Arbogast is curious. She also utes,” she says. Meredith. ferent reasons. Far less often, seeks balance in her life. Yoga is good for other Arbogast has been an an instructor possesses a true Twelve years ago, her curiosi- things, too. instructor in the Valley for the gift for teaching. It enables ty led her to teach herself yoga “With Hatha Yoga you hold past three years, teaching at them to create a practice that by watching a DVD. She the poses longer. Yoga stimu- Cranmore Family Fitness is much more meaningful and became addicted — to yoga. lates the parasympathetic Center and the Yoga Shack. beneficial for their students.” She immediately began train- nervous system. It helps with She now practices at Studio “Laura is the most naturally ing as a yoga instructor. healing, stress and relaxation. Intervale. Please join her intuitive teacher I've ever Arbogast, who is a certified It is a huge self-discovery, self- Monday, Wednesday, and practiced with,” says Hatha Yoga instructor, has awareness, connecting mind, Friday at 10:15 a.m. Lombardo, who has been joined Studio Intervale at 14 body and breath. Yoga makes One student in particular, practicing with Arbogast for Intervale Ave. in Intervale, me see and feel things in a dif- Laura Lombardo, had this to two years. Laura Arbogast teaching yoga Mondays, ferent way,” says Arbogast, say about Arbogast: “I feel that For more information, visit Wednesdays and Fridays at sons, three and 12 years old. who trained with Christina often, someone might want to Studio Intervale at 14 10:15 a.m. Arbogast says she always Alexa Fortier, founder of The be a yoga instructor and be Intervale Lane, Intervale, or “Yoga creates balance helps wanted to become an instruc- Practice Room Center for able to lead a class through a call Laura Arbogast, 662- with everything in life. Every tor and was hooked after Yoga and Healing and the series of postures. Everyone 2940. athlete, every child, every watching the first video. She adult will benefit. Yoga is cor- began yoga when she was Local ASHI Home Inspector earns Continuing Education rective,” says Arbogast, the pregnant with her second son credits toward NH required licensing or certification former competition swimmer, saying yoga is good for preg- trainer and now mother of two nancy. NORTH HAVERHILL — professionals and the media Todd Dukette, ASHI# for information and resources 248268, ACI, with Covered dedicated to home inspec- MWVEC announces Bridge Professional Home tions. Inspections, LLC, serving About the American Society New Hampshire and of Home Inspectors boot camp schedule Vermont, recently attended Founded in 1976 and with The American Society of more than 5,000 members, CONWAY — The Mount key managers and staff mem- Home Inspectors’ (ASHI) ASHI is the oldest and most Washington Valley Economic bers attend all sessions within annual InspectionWorld con- widely recognized non-profit, Council has announced its each cluster. In addition, ference, the premier confer- professional organization of spring 2013 boot camp sched- other staff members and board ence and exhibition for the home inspectors in North ule. members may wish to attend home inspection industry, in America. Its Standards of Courtesy Tuesday, March 5, specific workshops according Las Vegas, Jan. 13-16. Todd Dukette Practice and Code of Ethics is 8:30 a.m. – noon to their area of interest. To The four-day conference the industry standard. For Granite State College, make these workshops afford- provided attendees with the New Hampshire and more information, visit ASHI Conway able to every organization in opportunity to acquire new Vermont. Todd is a full time online. To stay connected to The Economic Council and the Valley, the registration fee skills, enhance their profes- home inspector having com- ASHI news and updates, Granite State College are for each workshop is only $35 sional knowledge and network pleted over 300 home inspec- please visit the association’s pleased to announce two new per person. A reduced fee is with some of the best profes- tions in 2012. Facebook Fan Page – the workshop clusters. Both have available to those who register sionals in the industry. As a The ASHI Web site is the American Society of Home been designed specifically to in advance for all sessions result of attending the full definitive resource for inspec- Inspectors, or follow ASHI on help for-profit and nonprofit within a cluster (see details InspectionWorld conference, tors, consumers, real estate Twitter - @ashi_inspection. organizations develop strong below). Dukette received 20 ASHI work teams and enhance their No organization, whether CE credits fulfilling his CE marketing through the for-profit or nonprofit, can requirements for 2012 ASHI Internet. afford to operate inefficiently. membership. In addition, The two clusters will span These workshops will help Dukette also earned 20 CE eight sessions, each led by you learn how to focus your credits toward meeting New experienced consultants time and resources to accom- Hampshire state’s required skilled in addressing different plish more. We believe that licensing or certification. aspects of organizational these workshops are so impor- This year, ASHI offered 45 development and marketing. tant that we suggest you plan educational sessions broken Hold these dates: to have all of your key people into five different tracks from All workshops convene at attend. It will be one of the the inspection essentials track 8:30 a.m. and end by noon best investments they can designed for beginning home Spring 2013 bootcamp make in the future of your inspectors to the advanced Building Effective organization. You can't afford learning track, and tracks cov- Work Teams not to participate. ering business management Tuesday, March 5 - Great All sessions will be held at and specialty inspections. Customer Service Granite State College, located “ASHI remains committed Tuesday, March 26 - Effective on the Technology Village to offering us the resources Communication campus in Conway. We antic- and essential tools so I can Tuesday, April 9 - ipate from 20 to 30 attendees provide my customers with Supervising Difficult at each session, and expect the services they want and Employees each workshop to be highly need. I am proud to be part of Tuesday, April 30 - interactive, with a minimum an association like ASHI – the Employment Interviewing of lecturing. There should be only home inspection organi- Tuesday, May 21 - Evaluating ample time for discussion of zation with a certification pro- Employee Performance issues and sharing ideas. gram recognized by The The two clusters will span Refreshments will be served. National Organization for eight sessions, each led by To register or for additional Competency Assurance experienced consultants information: (NOCA),” said Dukette. skilled in addressing different Contact MWVEC: Todd has been a ASHI aspects of organizational Phone: 603-447-6622 E- member since 2008, after join- development and marketing. mail: [email protected] ing Covered Bridge Because the workshops have Cost: $90 entire Winter Professional Home been carefully designed as two Session or $35 per session Inspections, LLC. Todd coherent clusters, we strongly $150 entire Spring Session inspects homes in the recommend that at least your or $35 per session Northern and Central areas of

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 9 Valley Business Cranmore hosts events for everyone this February! NORTH CONWAY — skiing, snowboarding, snow annual Hope on the Slopes a board courtesy of the present- All these family events make Cranmore Mountain is contin- tubing plus all of Cranmore's Race to Beat Cancer. Whether ing sponsors and other prizes Cranmore the perfect place for uing the winter with an array of rides and attractions, including you’re a recreation skier, a from sponsors, Dakine, kids to learn to ski. In fact fun family events all month its new Soaring Eagle Zipline snowboarder, a downhill racer, Shreddy Times and Frontside Cranmore was recently named long. Every weekend, families ride, now open in winter! a tubing enthusiast, or just want Grind. RAMP Sports will also #1 in New Hampshire and #2 can find lots to do in addition to Sunday, Feb. 10 is the 36th to help in the fight against can- be on property throughout the in the East for Kids Programs cer, you can join this meaning- day with demo equipment. by Ski Magazine, and was also ful and inspiring event. The This February includes a just named the #1 Place to Home Builders & minimum contribution of $75 special farm themed Learn to Ski and Ride in New per racer, includes a full day lift Cranapalooza and fireworks Hampshire by the Boston Remodelers meet Feb. 12 ticket or two hour tubing Sponsored by Tommy Hilfiger Globe. Last year Cranmore NORTH CONWAY — language, good communica- pass,coffee supplied by Good on February 16th, and a launched its KidsRule The White Mountain tion practices and statutory Vibes Coffee Roasters and Hollywood themed Mountain Camps, lesson pro- Home Builders & requirements. Finally, we lunch provided by Flatbread Cranapalooza and fireworks grams for ages three to 14 that Remodelers will meet will cover what to do if a Company. One hundred per- sponsored by Rockstar Energy focuses on safety, teacher train- Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6 – 8 serious dispute does arise, cent of the event proceeds are Drink on Saturday, Feb. 23. ing, dedicated learning centers p.m. at the Eastern Slope and how to get it resolved used by the American Cancer Both of these dates include a and communication. Special Inn, North Conway. equitably for all parties. Society to fund cancer research. bonus family friendly magic discounts are offered for online Join us for our Feb. 12 Paul Morin and Tricia Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. show at the Artist Falls Lodge reservations made in advance. meeting, “Dispute Newhall-Grahame have on the third floor of the Main from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with fam- More information can be found Resolution for Residential been building custom homes Base Lodge, and the racing ily magician Ryan Mahoney. at www.kidsrulecamps.com. Construction.” and remodeling services in begins at 10 a.m. There is also a bonus February is certainly a busy Anyone who performs their respective companies Cranmore's second freestyle Cranapalooza on Wednesday, month for the popular North new construction or resi- for a combined 50-plus event of the season, RAMP Feb. 20. Conway ski resort. Visit dential remodeling for years. They have been Sports and Arbor Present Friday, Feb. 22, Stonewall Cranmore’s on-line calendar of clients is exposed to the pos- offering consulting services Retro Fest Rail Jam, is on Kitchen will be on the deck of events for a full schedule of sibility of a dispute over including mediation, dispute Saturday, Feb. 23, and is part of Zip’s Pub and Grille with free what’s happening all season workmanship, compensa- resolution and expert wit- Cranmore’s 75th anniversary product samples, and Rockstar long. For more information on tion or both. No one likes ness testimony for construc- schedule of events. Grab your Energy Drink will be on prop- Cranmore Mountain, visit to think about this, but it is a tion related matters individ- skis and boards, along with erty sampling drinks on www.cranmore.com or call 1- reality that good builders ually and through their new your best day glow gear and Saturday, Feb. 23. 800-SUN-N-SKI. must prepare for. This dis- firm, The ABACUS Group. come out and throw down. cussion will focus on simple The meeting will be held Registration starts at 9am in the steps you can take to prevent in the Legends Room of the main base lodge and is $10 plus Young local author Coral Barrett the problems that can lead Eastern Slope Inn, North a lift ticket or seasons pass. The to disputes and litigation. Conway Village, Tuesday, event will start at noon in the at White Birch Books Saturday We will also discuss contract Feb. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. Double Feature Park. Winners will walk away with new skis or NORTH CONWAY — mostly for young adults, White Birch Books is pleased though it is accessible to all. to host local first-time author Serenity is a young vampire Coral Barrett on Saturday, trying to find her way home Feb. 9, starting at 1 p.m. Her from Scotland. She is also book, “Journey Home: being tracked by vampire Serenity’s Journey,” is the first hunters and must rely heavily of a planned series. on others to survive. As a Barrett took creative writ- young person, she is also ing and journalism in high caught up with the age old school, and has continued to questions of who she is, what write as a way of exploring her she wants to do with her life creativity and expressing her- and who she loves. self. She is very passionate White Birch Books is locat- about her work, and has found ed in North Conway Village herself growing more confi- just south of the park, across dent the more she writes. A from TD Bank. For more young author, currently 22, information, or to reserve a she lives and works right here copy of “Journey Home: in North Conway. Serenity’s Journey,” call “Journey Home: Serenity’s White Birch Books at 356- Journey” is a book written 3200.

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Page 10 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Valley Business Improve your health through better management of chronic The 1785 Inn Wins 2013 NORTH CONWAY — If those with a chronic condi- reported significant improve- you or someone you love is tion, disability or disease how ments in maintaining lifestyle struggling with a chronic to take better care of them- changes, better communica- Golden Fork Award health condition, a program selves. Whether dealing with tion with healthcare providers, NORTH CONWAY — their area. Earning the 2013 developed by Stanford arthritis, diabetes, COPD, increased engagement in It is with great pleasure that Golden Fork Award should University called “Better heart disease or other illness, social activities, and improved we announce that The 1785 be considered a great source Choices – Better Health” may “Better Choices – Better abilities management of their Inn has been selected as one of both personal and profes- offer real help for overcoming Health” helps people improve daily lives. For more informa- of the North Conway area's sional pride for the owners, some of those challenges. management of their condi- tion or to register, call Joan most outstanding restau- their staff and their commu- Registration is now open for tion through knowledge, Lanoie at 356-5461, ext. 2291. rants and has been awarded nity. the next six-week offering of training and skills. Class size is limited, so early the 2013 Golden Fork The 1785 Inn is owned the program that will start on Participants are invited to enrollment is advised. The Award and official designa- and operated by Charles& Thursday, Feb. 21 from 1 to bring their partners or care- workshop does not conflict tion as a Gourmet Diners Rebecca Mallar and is locat- 3:30 p.m. Memorial Hospital givers and share the learning with other support groups Society 2013 Restaurant of ed at 3582 White Mountain and Visiting Nurse, Home of coping skills and a clearer related to specific chronic Distinction. Highway in North Conway. Care & Hospice of Carroll understanding of the chal- health conditions. The The Gourmet Diners The restaurant, featuring County are co-sponsoring the lenges they face. Visiting Nurse offices are cen- Society of North America New American/Continental chronic disease self-manage- This series will be led by trally located in North annually presents awards to cuisine, specializes in Roack ment series, which will be held certified facilitators Kim Conway at 1529 White restaurants across the of Lamb, Raspberry at the new Visiting Nurse Proulx and Joan Lanoie. Past Mountain Highway. United States and Canada. Duckling, fresh fish specials, offices. The program teaches program participants have Selection for the award is homemade desserts includ- based on professionalism in ing Blueberry Pie and the field of food service, Chocolate Mousse on the quality of food, customer Half Shell with Raspberry service and hospitality. Sauce and a large wine list. White Birch Book Notes Recipients clearly display The restaurant is open that they stand out, far every night for dinner and By Laura Lucy then I would suggest that we event can be purchased at the above their competition. pub. Every year about this time, a are pretty lucky to know her, bookstore or by checking In presenting this award, The 1785 Inn and the new thriller from Lisa to have her in our community online at coldriverradio.com. the Society recognizes The other U.S. and Canadian Gardner arrives at the store. and to have an insight into her 1785 Inn as a business that award recipients are fea- This year, the book is “Touch writing and thinking process. Upcoming this month at everyone in the North tured in the Society's & Go.” We get to have a huge “Touch & Go” is a fast- White Birch Books Conway area should be Dining Guide to 2013 kick off party, sell a ton of paced read that is in fact about proud of. Recipients are Restaurants of Distinction books and wish Lisa good luck the abduction of an entire Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. usually one of few, or per- on the Internet which can as she heads off on her nation- family – a family that looks Meet young local author haps the only national be viewed at www.golden- al book tour. We’ve been perfect from the outside, but Coral Barrett and check out award winning restaurant in fork.com. doing this now for several might have some major her first book for young years, and it never gets old. cracks. Tessa Leoni, first adults, “Journey Home: Lisa is really an amazing introduced in “Love You Serenity’s Journey.” writer, and a very hard worker. More,” is back as a private It is not easy to put out a book investigator and she knows a Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. every year. I know that is what little something about hiding Save the chocolates and a lot of people have come to behind a perfect façade. The flowers for another time – expect from their authors – a action in “Touch & Go” takes come to the mystery book regular output with series us from Boston up into north- group and talk about murder favorites and fresh, intriguing ern New Hampshire, and is with special guest Judge story lines. We even want that full of twists and turns and Robert Varney, author of the more than once a year, having secrets – in other words, featured book, “Do Unto very little patience for waiting another fantastic Lisa Others.” for sequels or further adven- Gardner thriller. tures. How hard can it be? If you missed Lisa at her Thursday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Write it already! kick off event earlier this The Thursday Night Book When Lisa gives her book week, there is another chance Club meets to discuss talks, she usually says that a to see her after her national “Crossing to Safety” by book starts with an idea. In the tour. She will be a featured Wallace Stegner. case of “Touch & Go,” her guest on the Cold River Radio Laura Lucy is the owner of idea was, what would it be like Show, scheduled for Sunday, White Birch Books in North to kidnap a whole family? March 10. Tickets for the Conway Village. I was thinking about this recently. Of the general popu- lation, people who think about things like this are probably a minority. Then, if you look at that minority, how many peo- ple, who have these “interest- ing” ideas, could then fashion them into a full length book. And then, of that smaller number, how many could make that book interesting? AUCTION REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE AUCTION How many could make you Friday, February 15, 2013 • 1:00 PM stay up late, reading into the 151 Independence Drive, Lake Ossipee Village, Freedom, NH 03836 night because you have to This house is a 3400+/- sq. ft. home (under construction) - outside is finished, and inside know what happened? How appears to be studded & insulated. This property will consist of 4 bedrooms/4 baths/& attached 2-car garage. Home includes a 1.12 acre lot and also included are 2 adjacent lots (one many could develop charac- is 1.36 acres and the other is 1.12 acres) as described in Deed Bk 2915, Pg. 0497. Beach ters that you care about, worry rights to Ossipee Lake can be purchased annually. Newspapers are about or want to get to know? TERMS & CONDITIONS: $5,000.00 deposit (cash or certified bank check) is required in order to bid. Balance is to be paid at closing (within 30 days of auction). Mortgagee reserves the Educational... I would say the number is right to bid. Subject is to be sold “as is” with “no guarantees or warrantees”. A 2 1/2% buyer's rather slim. And then if you premium will be charged. Subject to any liens, encumbrances, errors, or ommissions. Go to consider that Lisa Gardner www.auctionzip.com for photos, directions, & info or call 603-447-8808. Encourage Your Child does this with all of her books, Tom Troon, NH Auctioneer #2320 PO Box 1457, Conway, NH 03818 To Read One! and does it well, once a year, 603-447-8808 [email protected]

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 11 Money Matters Saving for College: Understanding 529 Plans

school tomorrow. In return, (most plans let you sock away folio is tilted toward stocks, may lose money or your your account is guaranteed to as little as $25 a month as long and as the time for college investment may not grow pay for the tuition and fees at as a minimum of $500 is accu- nears, the weighting shifts enough to pay for college. the state's public universities mulated within two years of toward bonds. You can switch Required Attribution and colleges by the time your the initial purchase date), and investments up to twice a year. Because of the possibility of child graduates from high there is no restriction on how The quality of 529 college human or mechanical error by school. Note that prepaid much you may contribute savings plans varies by state, S&P Capital IQ Financial plans often do not cover the every year unless the account but in most instances you may Communications or its costs for room and board. is nearing the lifetime cap. open an account in any state sources, neither S&P Capital Your child also may use the However, since 529 contri- you'd like. All 529 plans offer IQ Financial prepaid account to attend a butions are treated as gifts generous tax breaks, provided Communications nor its private or out-of-state school, subject to gift-tax limitations, you use the money for quali- sources guarantees the accura- but you might risk forfeiting if you want to make a tax-free fied expenses. While your cy, adequacy, completeness or some of its value depending contribution, it shouldn't contribution is not deductible availability of any information on how the plan values its exceed $13,000 annually on your federal taxes, your and is not responsible for any By Myles Crowe contracts. Note, too, that ($26,000 if you're contribut- investment will grow tax- errors or omissions or for the Looking to save for your most prepaid plans require ing with your spouse). There's deferred and withdrawals will results obtained from the use child's education? You have a that you or your child be a res- one exception, however: You not be subject to federal tax. of such information. In no number of tax-advantaged ident of the state in which the may contribute as much as You should always compare event shall S&P Capital IQ federal and state college sav- plan is offered. $65,000 tax free in one year the 529 plan of your choice Financial Communications be ings vehicles at your disposal, ($130,000 with your spouse), with any 529 college savings liable for any indirect, special including the 529 plan. The 529 Savings Plan but that contribution will be plan offered by your home or consequential damages in Expecting a bundle of joy The 529 college savings treated as if it were being state or your beneficiary's connection with subscriber's and wondering if you will be plan is far more flexible than made in $13,000 installments home state and consider, or others' use of the content. able to afford sending him or the prepaid tuition schemes. over the next five years. That before investing, any state tax her off to college? The money accumulated may means you can't make other or other benefits that are only © 2012 S&P Capital IQ Fortunately, you have a num- be used at any school you tax-free gifts to the beneficiary available for investments in Financial Communications. All ber of tax-advantaged federal choose and for all qualified during that time. the home state's plan. You rights reserved. 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Sharon Novak’s latest now available online REGION — Sharon Novak Valley Children’s Museum is proud to announce that her every Friday at 11 a.m. She CD that has been on sale in has enjoyed singing at several the Valley is now available special children’s events in the online with CD Baby. area. Sharon also sings in Sharon believes that good many preschool classes in the children’s music invites chil- area. She teaches other class- dren to play and sing along es through Mountain Top with the songs. This CD does Music Center every day of the just that. week. Sharon knows what good Sharon has written and per- children’s music is all about, forms several of her own as she is privileged to sing songs and is proud to share with children every day. She them on her CD. If you are has been singing with chil- interested in purchasing her dren in this valley for five CD you can find it on sell at years now. She has been Mountain Top Music Center, working as a teacher at the Mount Washington Valley Mountain Top Music Center Children’s Museum, or the since 2008. She sings with North Conway Music Shop. babies and toddlers on Now you can also find it Thursday mornings at online through CD Baby. Mountain Top Music Center Individual song downloads and at the Mount Washington will also be available REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Page 12 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 The Freedom Column

By Lisa Wheeler award at the Freedom Fire The next Freedom Park did just that. Curtains to Jan. 26. This Freedom Study Congratulations to station last Tuesday evening. Community Club Meeting block drafts were made by Group is forming to discuss Freedom’s Honor Roll stu- The next pizza & movie will be held on Wednesday, Betsy, installed by Peter, and a the book, "A World of Health: dents. From Kennett High night at the library is Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. The guest storage area that had become Connecting People, Place and School, high honors: Danielle Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. The movie is speakers are Janice Crawford a major eyesore was com- Planet.” Contents and discus- Doonan, Philip Mathieu, "Hotel Transylvania," and & Melody Mester of the Mt. pletely gutted and organized sion include: Redefining Nate Mathieu, Emma Niiler yummy cheese pizza from Washington Valley Chamber by Dianne and Peter. Thank Health, Eating Well, and Tanner Wheeler; honors: Freedom Market is $3 per of Commerce. For more you to all. Cleaning House, Building Nick Farinella, Tucker person. Elizabeth needs vol- information, call Peter at 539- The Masons have designat- Healthy Communities, Furnbach, Hillary Johnson, unteers to make cookies for 5666. ed Dollars for Scholars as Curing Consumption, Health Kathryn Lees, Kurt Niiler, this event. Please contact her Don’t forget to email Janet their charity for their monthly Planet/Healthy Self. Included Boo Strachan, Marci Williams at 539-5176 to sign up. at [email protected] breakfast on Sunday, Feb 17. are essays, video clips, discus- and Kyle Williams. From The library's next film in to join in the casserole or The hours are 8-11 a.m. in the sion and short assignments. Kennett Middle School, high the Winter Film Series will be magazine basket making class Masonic Lodge over the old The course ends with a Call to honors: Brianna Desharnais, Sunday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. "A on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 movie theatre in North Action, doing something to Miranda Cloutier, Elizabeth Separation," set in contempo- a.m.-1 p.m. at the Town Hall. Conway. They put on a full make our own lives, and those Davis, Rebecca Lees; honors: rary Iran, won the 2011 Cost is $30. breakfast buffet and all dona- of our family, community, Catherine Brabant, Nicole Academy Award for Best The Freedom Elementary tions will go to DFS. This is a country and world more Costantino, Shelby Cyr, Chris Foreign Language Film. The School PTA is hosting a pan- fantastic spread and for a good abundant, resilient and fulfill- Farinella, and Abby Jones. movie and popcorn are free cake breakfast at the Town cause. Tickets for a "Winter ing. One opportunity will be From Freedom Elementary and attendees are invited to Hall on Feb. 17 from 9-11:30 Fun" raffle basket will be on to plant an organic communi- School, high honors: Melissa stay for a soup supper follow- a.m. It will be donations only, sale. ty garden this spring. GALA Jones, honors: Mathieu ing the movie. and all proceeds will benefit On Tuesday, Feb. 19, has applied for a $300 grant Brabant, Hunter Krebs, The library has a new circu- the Freedom Eagles PTA. Flatbreads is offering a per- that will be matched by $100 Danny Morrow, Patrick lation and cataloging soft- The next PTA meeting will be centage of their pizza sales to each from the Friends of the Cloutier, Chris Desmarais, ware. Go to the library's Web held on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at Dollars for Scholars starting Library, the Community Cameron Emmett, Silas site at freeedompublicli- the school. at 4 p.m. Come support a Club, and the Garden Club. Feuerborn, Danielle Moard, brary.org and click on "Search The Freedom Village Store good cause! Raffle tickets will Group size for this Study Jackson Ogren, Brianna Library Catalog." From there, exists and keeps going because also be sold. The MWV Circle is limited. Boynton, Matthew you can find what the library of volunteers, working Dollars for Scholars is a local Registrations are now being Costantino, and Hannah has in its collection, click on together on tasks that are all organization raising money accepted. The group will Marx. Good job! the title to read more about it important because they all for local students, including meet weekly for six weeks on Congratulations to and to put it on reserve. Log need to be done, whether adult learners. For more Thursdays from 12-2 p.m. at Freedom’s Tom Tozier for into your account to see what large or small. Sometimes information, contact Barb the Library. The cost of the being named the Liberty you have out, renew materials, though some one makes an Douglass at barbaradou- course is the book- $25. To Mutual Firefighter of the Year and choose how you want to unexpected difference and [email protected].? register or for more informa- for the State of New be notified about overdues this week Betsy Bradt, with The GALA group Open tion, call the Library at 539- Hampshire. Tom received the and reserves. Try it out today! help from Dianne and Peter House met at the Library on 5176. Out of the Woods Making it

By Jonathan Sarty and renown. nering a vast fortune for the tion. In today’s world, would peers. Yet, how well they know What defines excellence in As a struggling musician, I act of doing it? be stars are thrown to the you as a person may be rela- modern society? Through the have deliberated a great deal Though pursuing a career wolves or into the pit with the tive to their judgment. Often ages, society has admired the upon the question, what does in music, or any of the arts for lions, and society watches in no one knows you better than artists, scientists, philoso- it mean to “Make It,” and/or that matter, demands a stern perverse pleasure as they are your friends and family. It is phers, military leaders, ath- what does it take? Is it reach- commitment to one’s craft, it torn to pieces. Leaders are all too easy to be the amicable letes, and entertainers who ing a socially established set of also requires a few “loose ridiculed and slandered, movie likable and generous member have risen from obscurity to standards that define us as the screws.” A career in the arts, stars are personally violated, of society outside the home notoriety with acts of acclaim best at what we do? Is it gar- more than any other field of and their lives are mocked in and be an absolute monster employment, holds little tabloids and on talk shows. Of when evening comes and the Honor Flight New England the promise of security, and very course, it isn’t all gloom and door closes on the world. few who try actually achieve doom, but I have a creeping What does this leave us but to subject of next Wright Museum lecture fame and fortune. So in fair- suspicion that fame is not all it conclude that if one can do ness to all artists, and possibly is cracked up to be. their work with love, provide WOLFEBORO — The how you can arrange an in part as an act of sheer self As far as fortune, it is clear- for themselves and their fami- Wright Museum will host the Honor Flight for someone in preservation, I have redefined ly established that “you can’t ly, and has the love, respect, second session of its “2013 your own life that deserves my understanding of “making take it with you” and “money and admiration of those clos- Cabin Fever Lecture Series” this special experience. it.” can’t buy me love.” So, what est to them how could any on Sunday, Feb. 10, beginning Additional information on the I am not so sure now of the does that leave? Well, there is greater success be defined? In at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 Honor Flight New England value of fame. Society is not the recognition of one’s peers. the end, for every star we see p.m. program may be found on the gentle lamb which gazes This is not something to be in the sky, there are millions their website www.honor- upon those we hold in high put aside. In fact it is a high we do not see, and that is the Honor Flight New England flightnewengland.org/ regard with sheepish admira- honor to be respected by one’s truth. Presented by Joe Byron Admission is $7 per person, The mission of the nonprof- and free for Wright Museum it Honor Flight New England members. Space is limited Law Office of program is to transport RSVPs are strongly encour- American’s veterans to aged to ensure sufficient seat- Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC Washington D.C. to visit the ing for all lecture attendees. memorials dedicated in honor Call 569-1212 to reserve your 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 475 • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 of their service and sacrifices, seat today. P:(603) 569-5005 F:(603) 569-5007 E: [email protected] with top priority given to www.devylderlaw.com America’s most senior heroes SNOWMOBILES – survivors of World War II. are everywhere! • Experienced • Effective • FREE 1/2 Hour Consultation Founder Joe Byron will be at the Museum to discuss the program and relay the heart- GENERAL LITIGATION, Including: warming stories of our Family Law • Personal Injury Law • Criminal Law • Real Estate Law nation’s veterans visiting their memorials for the first time. Be nice, Debt Collection • Wills & Trusts • Probate Law • Social Security Disability Joe will be on hand to discuss look twice.

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 13 Catch-M-All A Dam Quest

By Clay Groves

“If those committed to the quest fail, they will be forgiv- en. When lost, they will find another way. The moral imperative of humanism is the endeavor alone, whether suc- cessful or not, provided the effort is honorable and failure memorable.” - E. O. Wilson Catch-M-All fans will remember that for the past two years, we’ve been working on a one year quest to catch and eat every kind of freshwa- ter fish in New Hampshire. Yeah, we know. It’s taking Courtesy longer than we thought, but Frozen reel guides. we will get the last handful of fish remaining on the list this wives. The first quest had every dam in New Hampshire year for sure. We are starting dominated weekends and and find something to eat to feel like those out of shape forced families into service along the way. We will target runners who cross the finish (e.g. “Let’s all go fishing!”). fish, but we will also consider line after everyone has gone Selling another obsessive year any food item like cattails, home. of chasing fish across the state crayfish, or other edibles on or We have become addicted was going to be tough. near the dam. to the allure of quest fishing, Apprehensively, we each Why do we insist on adding which is why we have decided broached the subject with our a gastromomical element to to start another quest while wives. Many words were said, our quests? First, we like to our old one wraps up. Life is but their overall response was eat. Second, consuming the too short to have only one “Another damn quest!” We wild makes us feel more of a quest. are grateful to our spouses part of it. It is the difference We did have some chal- who have supported us during between watching a football lenges to overcome when our follies and now we are game and playing in it. By defining our next adventure. even more indebted because being an active link in the food The first was to find another they had given us the subject chain, we understand a bit scalable goal, a quantified of our next adventure — A more about the life and death Courtesy fishy endeavor that could be Dam Quest. consequences of being human. Bill Thompson of North Country Angler making some casts. our measuring stick for suc- We have decided to embark Finally, it scares the bejesus cess. Another was telling our on a quest to fish on or near out of us. In our first quest, just before we crunched into a create Leavitte Bay, Danforth slimy sculpin or prepared to Bay and the whole of Lake slurp down a madtom mousse, Ossippee, engulfing 3,245 we got the same giddy, appre- acres of land. hensive feeling one gets We crossed the 12 inch deep before plunging down a roller snow drifts and worked our coaster. That jolt simply way down the 800 foot canal makes living a bit more fun. island to the “spot”. Bill made Of course, all activity in our some skilled casts, positioning Dam Quest has to be legal. a small weighted nymph in We have to study the fishing dead drifts around rocks and regulations and become submerged logs. We made versed in property rights and some less elegant casts with safety guidelines. We’ll report our spinning gear that posi- on our progress in this paper tioned our small spinners in and post stories on our damn fishy looking holds. The wind Facebook and blog at was an ever-present force, www.catch-m-all.com. All dominating gravity at times legal fishing methods are an causing casts to miss their option, especially cool ones marks. When the temperature like spearing or bowfishing. fell, our reel guides filled with We began our Dam Quest a thick plugs of ice, making on Jan. 1 - the opening day for casting impossible. At that most rivers and streams in point we made the decision to New Hampshire. Bill and run away. Janet Thompson at North On his way back to the car, Country Angler fly shop invit- Clay stopped to catch a ed us to tag along on their tra- snowflake falling from the sky. ditional outing to catch trout We figured that would have to at the Ossipee River Dam. count as a bit of wildness con- We are damn lucky to be sumed at this dam. We dashed friends with these fine anglers for the cars and turned the and we knew we would be heat up high to get feeling damn foolish to pass up the back in our toes. chance. Catch-M-All fans will recall, It was 18 degrees, with a that our last quest started with windchill approaching minus failure too! Now as then, we ten. Not the best morning to take this as a sign that the be on river, but fishing is Quest is a worthy challenge. always better than not fishing. Our failure only strengthens The Ossipee dam was con- our resolve. We are looking structed in 1878 to control the forward to a year of new loca- flow of water to the mills in tions, weird meals, and funny nearby Effingham and stories. At the very least, we Freedom. The dam filled sev- know we are going to have a eral the river floodplains to damn good time.

Page 14 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Skiing with Sven

By Sven Cole tain us for awhile, and as time areas- better grooming, more Here’s a list of a few of the line and have a choice to cross When did “skiing” become went on the tubing parks snowmaking, terrain parks, offering around the Valley: country ski or snowshoe back so diverse? I don’t mean became bigger and bigger. high speed lifts, and all of these Attitash, aside from great down the Auto Road or you diverse in regards to who goes More lanes, longer lanes, items cost a lot of money and skiing has their Nor’Easter can ride back down in the to a ski area, but by what is lights, and eventually- lifts for the number of skiers hasn’t Mountain Coaster that travels SnowCoach. being offered at the ski areas. I tubing. So ski areas seemed to really grown- so this was a over 4,000 feet as it snakes King Pine has long had a lot remember a time when skiing have given up their beginner great way to add a few bucks to down the mountain. of great non-skiing activities. was skiing, and if you wanted terrain in favor of putting in the bottom line and keep peo- Bretton Woods offers up King Pine offers tubing, both to do something “crazy,” you more tubing. Tubing became a ple happy out in the cold. tubing, Nordic skiing, and day and night, as well as ice stole a cafeteria tray and hiked great way for anyone to get out Recently, it’s started to get zipline canopy tours that give skating, sleigh rides, and great up the hill for a ride that you’d and enjoy the snow. really crazy. Now we have zip you a different perspective on trails for cross country skiing never forget- assuming you We did well with tubing, lines, giant swings, snowmo- the great views of Mount and snowshoeing. could stay on the tray. It cer- telemark, snowboard, and ski- biling, canopy tours, snow Washington. Shawnee Peak added an tainly wasn’t sanctioned, and it ing. But then ski toys started to coasters, airbags, and probably Cranmore has taken on airbag to their terrain park certainly wasn’t lift serviced! show up. Ski bikes and ski a list of other items I’m com- mountain non-skiing fun to a offerings, meaning you can go Then snowboarding made scooters, and with them pletely missing. whole new level with tubing, a off a large jump and land safe- an appearance in the mid ‘80’s, “blade” style skis that were Now you can go skiing and mountain coaster, ziplines and ly in a giant airbag. Recently and with it, we now had a cou- only 90 cm long. Soon all sorts once you are there you actual- now the new giant swing they began tubing into the ple of different ways to ride of devices were being used to ly have to decide if you want to where you get to feel like you airbag off the jump. Yup, you down the hill. Telemarkers schuss the trails. ski or do other things. In fact I are part of a pendulum for a read that right. would pop out of the woods Along the way skiers silently, find my own kids often ask to massive clock! In fact, Sunday River offers both from time to time to add yet or in some cases not so silent- ditch the skis to go tubing or Cranmore was recently ranked snowtubing as well as zipline another way to get down the ly, saw all the other tools used to go ride the snow coaster by Ski Magazine as one of the tours across the mountain in hill, but the focus was still on to get down the hill as fads and when we hit a new ski area. top resorts for off mountain addition to their massive riding the lift and sliding down assumed they would go away. Really? All that new terrain activities. amount of skiing and riding the hill on some form of a But the ski areas began to see and you want to go ride a snow Great Glen Trails, enjoy that they offer. board(s). some of these, especially tub- coaster? Then again it does cross country skiing, but also Now leave your skis in the Tubing began to show up, a ing, as a great way to make look fun. Oh and I just saw enjoy tubing, or the real car and go have some winter great way to take a break from some money. Keep in mind that you can now ride a tube adventure- take a SnowCoach mountain fun. ski boots and still enjoy the skiers had begun to demand a off a huge jump and land in an tour up Mount Washington Sven is a local skier and writer. snow. That seemed to enter- great deal more from the ski airbag- sign me up! where you get up above tree Follow him on Twitter @svencole. The Healing Garden Our Favorite Medicinal Herbs

By Kathy Lambert, MH also be used to help heal treatment of cold sores, and Fibromylagia patients. For hundreds of years, broken bones, sprain, and herpes. It helps with the pain If you wild craft your own women kept a garden out- bruises. It can be used in the of shingles as well. Lemon herbs, it is very important side the kitchen for medi- healing of tendonitis, muscle balm can also be used inter- that you identify the plants cine. They had plants to use and ligament injuries. It nally as a tea for anxiety and properly before use. Many for every ailment. They were stimulates the generation of stress. It is considered and herbs, such as Queen Ann's the “doctor” of the house. new cells, and tissue quickly. herbal nervine. A nervine Lace (Wild Carrot), have Plants that could not be Dandelion (Taraxacum works on the nervous system poisonous look a likes. If you grown in the garden would officinalis) is looked at as a to help it relax. are unsure, do not pick and be sought after in woods, properties, and should be in noxious weed. Ah, but it is so St. John’s Wort use. and fields. The herbs were everyone's medicine chest. much more. Dandelion leaf (Hypericum perforatum) is pick fresh during the grow- Used both internally and is naturally high in potassi- used both internally and Kathy Lambert is the owner ing season, and some were externally, Calendula is anti- um, which makes it a safe externally. Internally, a tea of Cloverleaf Farm Herbal harvested and preserved for inflammatory, anti-fungal, diuretic. Dandelion can be or extract is used for mild Apothecary in Effingham,. the winter season. and anti-viral. It is a great drank as a tea, or taken as a depression and anxiety. It Kathy is a medical herbalist When plants started to be wound healer. When used in tincture. Dandelion root is can also be used as an with over 15 years experience synthesized in a laboratory, a massage oil, it helps to taken to help heal and sup- immune stimulant. in herbal medicine, aromather- and chemical drugs came relieve muscle spasm. port the liver. Dandelion Externally, the oil extract- apy, and natural healing. She along, the kitchen garden Internally, taken as a tea, root is often mixed with ed from the flowers is used can be reached at pharmacy went by the way- Calendula can help gastroin- Milk Thistle for liver sup- for muscles. It is a wonderful [email protected] side. Much of the knowledge testinal and gall bladder port. Early Dandelion healing aid for bruises, or 539-7878. Visit too was lost, as it didn't need issues. greens has been used for sprains, aches from rheuma- www.cloverleaffarmnh.com for to be passed down. Comfrey (Symphytum centuries as a spring tonic. tism and arthritis, and even more information on herbal For decades now, the “old officinalis) is a wonderful Lemon balm (Melissa works for many healing. ways” are being sought after healing herb that is literally officinalis) is one of nature’s as many people want a more “nature's bandaid.” It is used best anti-viral herbs. It is natural approach to health. as a poultice, oil, or salve for sometime known as Melissa The following herbs are our cuts, scrapes, burns, and due to its Latin name. Its favorite herbs to use at other wounds. Comfrey, also natural eugenol content is Cloverleaf Farm. You can known as “knit bone,” can highly recommended for the easily find these herbs in health food stores, and some of them you can find grow- ELECT ing wild and are free. Most have multiple uses, so you EERRNNIIEE BBRROOWWNN can treat a wide range of Open Sun. 11am–4pm health issues. CLOSED Mon., & Tues. GWRSD AT-LARGE Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 11am–8pm Arnica (Arnica montana) is for external use only, but is a representing: Fish Market Open 10am Daily must have for bruising. When put on a bruise, it Every Friday - Free Steamers helps to stop or minimize • Brookfield • Ossipee w/ purchase of dinner entree per person the bruise. Arnica is an anti- FRIED, BROILED BAKED SEAFOOD•LOBSTER DINNERS inflammatory and helps to • Effingham • Tuftonboro 280 East Side Road, Conway, NH improve circulation to the 603-447-3838 area. • New Durham • Wolfeboro Calendula (Calendula Take Out & Full Bar Available officinalis) has many healing

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 15 Children’s Museum to host science fair NORTH CONWAY — fair at the conclusion of its Lovers of science and crowds popular science camp for kids filled with curiosity, this is the during February vacation event of the season! week (Monday, Febr. 18- The MWV Children's Friday, Feb. 22). The science Museum is hosting a science fair event is on Friday, Feb.

Courtesy The MWV Children's Museum is hosting a science fair at the conclusion of its popular science camp for kids during February vacation week (Monday, Febr. 18-Friday, Feb. 22). The science fair event is on Friday, Feb. 22, and will start at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m.

22, and will start at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. It will take place in North Conway, next to Staples in the Settlers Green Annex building. Call 356- 2992 for more information. Three large rooms packed with presentations of topics from wellness, to emotion, conservation, to the anatomy of tumbling! You can get in on the act as the presentation stations are all interactive and fun! Live music! Live ani- mals! Live plants! Animated, dynamic educators all are present to create a very special science fair experience. The cost of admission is a suggested $5 per person ages one and up! The MWV Children's Museum is still looking for participants. There is no cost to present and your science focused organization is welcome to promote its programs at the event. Such a win, win! Other offerings will be pres- ent such as face painting, crafting with recycled materi- als and healthy snacks that do come with an additional fee. You will also want to plan on buying tickets for the big door prize! The development of this program is in part being fund- ed by a grant from the Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Foundation. A special art of presenting storytime will be funded by the Connie Davis Watson Foundation. More community partners are sign- ing up daily but look for the Evergreen Institute for Wellness, Mount Washington Observatory, Jackson Animal Control Officer; Lauren Synott, hiking enthusiast; Melissa Libby, Saco Valley Gymnastics Center, Zumba and fitness trainer; Gerrie Beck, molecular biologist; Morris West, Stone Mountain Environmental School educa- tor; Hannah Surabian and Fair, see pg. 22

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Presidential panorama The Mount Washington Hotel and the Presidential Range in Bretton Woods offered a special view to visitors on Saturday morning of Feb. 2.

Open for business Bobo T. Clown Onward and upward Co-owners Jim Davis (left) and Fred Nemeth stand out- Bobo T. Clown performed for children of all ages at King Ice climbers make their way up Frankenstein Cliff in side their newly opened Sunrise Shack restaurant, fea- Pine Ski Area during Powder Bear's Snow Fest on Feb. 2. Hart's Location on Feb. 2, during the 20th Ice Fest event, turing "creative comfort food with a funky mountain held from Feb. 1 through 3. Climbers from far & wide vibe" on Stanley's Hill in Glen on Feb. 2. Serving break- gathered to socialize, demo new equipment, participate fast & lunch, the restaurant offers beer & wine, and a sig- in courses & clinics and enjoy some of the finest climbs nature "Bloody Sunrise" made with Tuckerman's Pale in the country. Ale. For more information, please visit facebook.com/TheSunriseShack.

Enjoying the Library Olga Morrill (left), Children's Services & Program Coordinator at the Conway Public Library in Conway, worked with (clockwise from right) Brianna, Landen, Paige, Hayden, and Colin, at the craft table, during the Second National Bring Your Child to the Library Day, on Feb. 2. Children 12 & under enjoyed a variety of activi- ties, refreshments, crafts, tour of the children's room, in Open House exchange for getting a new library card and/or checking out a book. Studio Intervale owners Daphne LeMay (left) and Leann Away we go Muzzeral show some of their new equipment to visitors, Mike & Cate of Rye enjoyed a fast slide on the tubing hill Gloria Brennan (seated), and Brian & Patty Bennet, dur- at The Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods Photos by Dennis Coughlin ing an open house at the Studio, located on Intervale on Feb. 2. Lane, off Routes 16/302, in Intervale, on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit studiointervale.com.

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Page 18 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Clearings The Great Outdoors

By Peter Minnich Fierce, cold wind kept me indoors for two days last week. It seems prudent to stay out of the woods when the trees are blowing around like dervishes, and dead limbs and weakened trees are snap- ping off left and right. Friday dawned calm enough to ven- ture out. I’d heard a rumor there was more snow along the Kanc, so Sally and I drove west from Conway to check it out. I also had an ulterior motive – to look for evidence of moose. We stopped to look at the snow condition on Rob Brook Peter Minnich Road, which had been overly The wide-open view to the north from the log clearing on Mt. Potash with tracked out by skiers, snow- Sugar Hill in the foreground, the prominent ledges of Green's Cliff in the shoers, and barebooters. We center, and Mt. Carrigain in back. Note the Captain poking up between decided to move on up the Carrigain and the Hancocks to the left. road to Oliverian Brook, but the snow. When clearings are created found the road in to the inter- We circled back east in the woods, whether by log- vale had been plowed for log- through the clearing, picked ging, fire, wind, or disease, ging. Downes Brook looked up the hiking trail where it the sunlight is able to reach better, so we headed off up crossed the logging road, and the exposed ground to stimu- the Mt. Potash trail in search descended to the Downes late new growth. Seeds from of the big log clearing we Brook Trail. We wandered a variety of open ground Peter Minnich could see from the Kanc east through new clearings plants blow in on the wind or Striped maples (moosewood) scared by feeding moose, spotted along the where we might spot some along the XC ski trail, watch- are dropped in animal scat, edge of the clearing. There were no moose tracks to be seen, suggesting moose sign. ing for the snowshoe hares and the process of forest the scrapes were made before the snow. The frozen, packed out trail that had crisscrossed through regeneration begins. Tree was crisp and noisy. Crossing the brush and openings. Lots stumps sprout new shoots. began its slow return to what ing among the stump growth. Downes Brook proved no of tracks but no hares. We While the new growth may the aboriginal inhabitants I watch for the halting move- problem, as it was solidly arrived at the car as the sun not appear as majestic as the found. They too created ments of a red fox as it jogs frozen. We detoured off the set and the real cold set in. former mature forest, it pro- clearings using fire to open from brush pile to brush pile, beaten trail whenever possible Clearings like the one we vides rich opportunities for the understory to new sniffing for the critters within. to enjoy the soft, quiet sugar explored on Mt, Potash are wildlife. As the successional growth, and to make it easier The edge, where the old for- snow in the woods. We often misunderstood. Clear- plants grow up, different to stalk meat animals. est meets the new growth, is crossed a wide logging road cuts are seen by some as scars species of birds and animals When I stand on the edge the action zone. and continued up the trail on left by loggers bent on taking move in to forage in the of a clearing in the woods, I have learned to look at the north side of the moun- timber trees, with no concern brush. taking in the awesome clearings in a new way. What tain. Through the trees for the forest. The story is Such relatively small man- expanse of the distance hills, I I once saw as unsightly, below, we could see a large, more complex and less cynical made clearings are distur- watch along the margins for destructive scars, I now look new clear-cut. than that. Yes, clear-cuts are bances that fit the natural slight movements that might upon as necessary and desir- The sun had disappeared disruptions of the forest, a process of forest change. reveal a creature going about able parts of perpetual behind the mountain. The forest that may be centuries When the last glacier scoured its business. I watch for an growth. I have learned to trail climbed along a boney old. However, old forests full the landscape of New owl in a high tree that scans appreciate clearings in the streambed and entered a dark of mature trees often close out England, it created a massive the clearing, watching for the same way I appreciate the hemlock glade. Without the the sunlight from the forest clearing, devoid of everything movement of a red squirrel or chaotic clutter of old growth sun, we felt the bite of the 15 floor, preventing growth of but lichens. When the ice a grouse that will become its woods. It’s all part of the degree temperature. The the diverse understory plants retreated and melted, and the meal. I watch for the slow great outdoors. clearing below looked tempt- that wildlife depends on. climate warmed, the forest movement of a moose forag- ing; we dropped down through the open hardwoods on windblown snow, perfect for snowshoeing. Snow cov- ered most of the stumps and slash in the clearing. From the edge of the clear- ing we had a striking 180 degree view of the many mountains to the north, from the Hancocks on the left to Carrigain to Greens Cliff to Bear Mountain, all the way to the Moats on the right, all brilliantly lit by the three o’clock sun. We skirted along the upper edge of the clear- cut, looking for moose tracks. Stump-growth poked up through the snow, offering good moose browse. We saw several striped maples (moosewood) that showed recent moose tooth marks, identified by the ragged strips of bark hanging from the top edges of the scrapes. Moose strip the bark with an upward motion of their bottom inci- sors. We found no tracks in

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 19 Kids on Skinny Skis Become a Junior Snow Ranger – It’s cool! By Sally McMurdo

Nordic kids spend lots of time outdoors in winter get- ting acclimated to the cold and snow. The first snowfall excites them, and they can’t wait to get outside to play in the snow, whether they’re on skis, sleds, or snowshoes. There’s so much to do and learn in that winter landscape! The US Forest Service Junior Snow Ranger program taps Sally McMurdo into that passion while provid- Kids practice making tracks like different forest animals. ing kids with valuable winter knowledge. What’s the Junior Snow Ranger program all about? It’s an educational and experien- tial program primarily designed for fourth and fifth graders, with the mission “to inspire youth to embrace a life-long relationship with the winter environment, and to become stewards of the land.” Sally McMurdo A key component of the pro- Blowing frozen bubbles is cool. gram is a colorful activity book full of information and mal tracks they encounter in enjoy and explore the winter activities that focus on winter the snow. When the activities woods with their new found safety, wildlife, ecology, recre- are completed, students can knowledge and experience. ation, and winter fun. By read- either mail in the Junior Snow Why mention this program ing and doing the book’s activ- Ranger Official Form in the in a skiing article? The Junior ities, students learn about ava- back of the book or turn their Snow Ranger program is a Sally McMurdo lanches, snowflakes and snow- booklet into the nearest perfect fit for Nordic and The Junior Snow Ranger graduation ceremony with Smokey and Woodsy. pack, rescue dogs, and the White Mountain National Alpine kids programs. Kids snow rangers’ role in the for- Forest Ranger Station to skiing or snowshoeing have mals, the weather, and the to save and defend from waste est. They can make their own receive their official Junior lots of opportunities to inter- snow. In winter 2012, the the natural resources of their snowshoes and frozen bubbles Snow Ranger card, badge, and act with nature and make National Forest Service decid- country. They went through a and learn how to identify ani- bandana. They are ready to observations about the ani- ed to revamp their junior “graduation ceremony” where snow ranger program by cre- they shook hands with US ating a new activity booklet, National Forest mascots “Become a Junior Snow Smokey Bear and Woodsy Ranger” and partnering with Owl and received their Junior Nordic and Alpine areas in Snow Ranger card, badge, and New Hampshire, Vermont, bandana from the Rangers. Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Even helpers got a very cool and Michigan to present the blue bandana with Woodsy program alongside their ski Owl pictured on skis and the programs. What a fit! Locally, motto, “Lend a hand – care ski areas like Loon Mountain, for the land.” That motto Great Glen Trails, Bretton sums up the purpose of the Woods., Attitash, and Junior Snow and Forest Waterville Valley teamed up Ranger programs – to teach with the White Mountain kids to be stewards of their USFS to teach the kids how to environment. be snow rangers through The Gorham kids had a activities in the booklet and in great time at Great Glen the field. Last year, 1,500 stu- Trails learning about animal dents in New Hampshire and tracking and adaptations, Vermont became Junior Snow snow science (identifying dif- Rangers. ferent types of snowflakes), Last Friday, I had the making frozen bubbles, doing opportunity to see this in a Winter Scavenger Hunt, action at Great Glen Trails. “dressing like a onion,” and The Gorham Ed Fenn third interviewing Rangers to learn graders ski or snowshoe on about their jobs. The show Fridays at Great Glen Trails in stealer was Cutler, the ava- a six-week program. On Feb. lanche rescue dog, who 1, they learned more about the delighted the kids by search- winter when 13 US Forest ing in the snow and “rescuing” Rangers (two from Saco his favorite toy – a tennis ball District Ranger Station, two attached to a rope. Kids then from the Supervisor's Office, took turns playing “tug of eight from Androscoggin war” with Cutler as his reward District Ranger Station, and for finding the ball. When the one canine ranger) came to activities were completed, the Great Glen to do Junior kids went upstairs to finish Ranger activities with them. their activity booklets, take After completing 7 stations the Junior Ranger oath, and and their booklets, students receive their badges, cards, took the Junior Ranger Oath Kids, see pg. 22

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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 21 Round-Ups Headstones teach from beyond the grave at Effingham Historical Society

EFFINGHAM — Do you years. She has helped dozens Province Lake Rd. in drive by an old cemetery and of school and community Effingham. wonder what secrets it might groups to restore cemeteries, The EHS presents a hold? Perhaps you are the mainly in Indiana, where she humanities-related program hiker in the woods who comes previously worked as a middle on the third Friday of each across an old abandoned fami- school art teacher. month, at 7 p.m. unless other- ly burial plot, and is curious This program is free and wise announced, followed by about the stories that the open to the public. The pres- refreshments and the business “occupants” might tell. Or entation will be followed by a meeting. Programs are free maybe you are the Memorial question-and-answer period, and open to the public unless and Veterans Day volunteer refreshments, and the EHS otherwise indicated. The who sees dirty or broken monthly business meeting. EHS Museum is open prior to headstones and wishes you Founded in 1953, the each month’s meeting and by knew what might be done to Effingham Historical Society appointment. For more infor- clean and repair them. (EHS) seeks to furnish an mation on programs, call If any of these people sound opportunity for united Sheila T. Jones, EHS Vice like you, then join the thought, study and action in President, at 539-4071. For Effingham Historical Society collecting and preserving arti- all other inquiries, call Paul D. at 1014 Province Lake Rd. cles of historic interest to the Potter, President, at 300- (Route 153 South) in Center Town of Effingham; to select, 2224. Effingham on Friday, Feb. 15, protect, arrange, and record In the event of inclement Courtesy at 7 p.m. for a presentation by documents and artifacts; and Jessica Felix will discuss how cemeteries can be used to teach lessons in weather, the snow date for the Jessica Felix on using cemeter- to show handi-work, home history, genealogy, art and science that culminate in the hands-on Effingham Historical ies as an educational tool. Ms. furnishings, and habits of the restoration of a local cemetery during a program at the Effingham Society's program will be the Felix will discuss how ceme- life of our forefathers in order Historical Society on Feb. 15. next day, Saturday, Feb. 16. teries can be used to teach les- to communicate the historical sons in history, genealogy, art values of the Town and to pro- and science that culminate in vide present and future access Mountain Garden Club meets Monday the hands-on restoration of a to our cultural past. The EHS CONWAY — The consultant, and owner of The by a brief business meeting local cemetery. is a privately funded non-prof- Mountain Garden Club pres- Local Grocer, will share the and Heather’s presentation. An Elementary Support it organization that relies on ents “Edible and Medicinal benefits and use of common Free and open to the public. Teacher at the White contributions from individu- Landscaping” at the Feb. 11 and unusual plants and herbs Snow date is Feb. 25; check Mountain Waldorf School in als, corporations, and founda- meeting at the Salyards for these purposes and how to the Web site at www.moun- Conway, Ms. Felix has been tions to sustain its operations Center. integrate them into the exist- taingardenclub.org if weather repairing gravestones for nine and is located at 1014 Heather Chase, who is a ing garden. Social hour is poor. clinical herbalist, nutritional begins at 9:30 a.m., followed Fair, from pg. 16 more! Befriend that MWV The cost is $125 per child. If museum.org and the muse- Thanks are expressed for the “We want to maximize Children's Museum on cost is an issue, do not hesitate um's director, Shelly Morin generous donation of space by opportunities for visitors and Facebook and message or call to call 356-2992. The MWV will forward you the sign-up OVP management with a spe- locals to visit us while school is to sign-up to participate or Children's Museum is known form. cial thank you to Dot Seybold. on recess” said Morin. with questions. for working with families who “But you’d better hurry; we Call or email today. Normal hours of explo- The MWV Children's are struggling. The camp is are filling up really fast!” says The MWV Children's ration will resume on Sunday, Museum is also hosting a sci- filling up fast! It is being run Shelly Morin, executive direc- Museum will be open for play Feb. 24. The MWV ence fair camp; Monday, Feb. by Hannah Surabian, who is tor, MWV Children's all week Sunday-Saturday; Children's Museum normal 18-Friday, Feb. 22! The camp filled with ideas, enthusiasm Museum. Feb. 17-Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-5 hours are Thursdays- is open to children who are in and knowledge about the nat- The camp will be run out of p.m., and will not be closed Mondays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; first through fifth grade ural world and children. Just the Settlers Green Annex during vacation week on closed on Tuesdays and (roughly six to 11 years old). email smorin@mwvchildrens- building next to Staples. Tuesday or Wednesday. Wednesdays.

Kids, from pg. 20 and bandanas from Rangers Snow Ranger and learn all this to this area are Androscoggin phone or email to have a program, the Forest Service and special guests, Smokey cool stuff about winter and get District Ranger Station on booklet sent to them. For also has a Junior Forest Bear and Woodsy Owl. Over your badge and bandana? Route 16 near Gorham and more information, go to: Ranger Program that operates three dozen new Junior Snow Here’s how you do it. Have the Saco Valley Ranger station http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ in the other three seasons. Rangers were created that your mom or dad go to the at the beginning of the whitemountain/home. Stop in, call, or check out that day! nearest ranger station to pick Kancamagus on Route 112 – Next area events are program on-line. It’s another Want to become a Junior up a booklet– the two closest or have them contact them by Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m.- way to learn about the forest noon, at Androscoggin environment and how to care AUCTION Ranger Station, and Saturday, for it while earning a badge, Feb. 23, at Jackson Ski card, and bandana. You, too, WE’RE BURSTING AT THE SEAMS! Touring Center. Call for more can be a Junior Ranger while COME HAVE SOME FUN AND HELP US UNLOAD! information. learning all about your own CONWAY AUCTION HALL • 1470 ROUTE 16, CONWAY, NH (Long White Bldg. w/Maroon Trim on right (Formerly Bill’s Place Restaurant) If you can’t do the winter backyard! Just South of Conway Village & Just Past Route 113 SUNDAY, FEB. 10TH 2013 • 10:00 AM Friends, from pg. 5 100s OF ITEMS: Antiques, Art Work, Books, Coins, Collectibles, Ephemera, Sheet Music, 0ld Movie Posters, WWII Plane Photos, Furniture, Records, Tools, Toys, & More. Harvard College, and earned and Rescue (AVSAR), and Be sure to go to our website at www.conwayauctioncompany.com his doctoral degree in serves on the board of the for link to auctionzip for details & photos. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Folklore and Folklife from the New Hampshire Outdoor We accept Cash, Check, Master Card, & Visa. A 13% Buyer’s Premium will be charged. University of Pennsylvania. Council. No guarantees or warrantees expressed or implied. Food available. An avid year-round hiker, he is The presentation is free and Be sure to visit the new shop “Buy, Sell, Trade Consignments” on the north end of building while you’re here. also a volunteer trail maintain- open to the public. For more Thomas D. Troon, NH Auctioneer # 2320 er for the Appalachian information, please contact PO Box 1457, Conway, NH 03818 603-447-8808 • [email protected] Mountain Club, a member of the Jackson Public Library at Licensed in New Hampshire & Maine Androscoggin Valley Search 383-9731.

Page 22 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Round-Ups Tin Mountain to host workshop on solar electric vs. solar hot water

ALBANY — You may have ization and steps to address systems installed using the noticed a number of solar before investing in solar. It will neighbor-helping-neighbor installations popping up then segue into an explanation design by PAREI in Plymouth. throughout the valley. Many of of both solar hot water and For those interested in har- these arrays are translating electricity, including the dif- nessing the power of the sun in sunlight to electricity, while ferent type of systems, mount- our existing homes, Tin others are using the sun’s heat ing options, life expectancy, Mountain Conservation to warm water for domestic cost, and who best benefits Center’s Solar Energy hot water and even radiant from each system. Workshop is a great way to heating systems. With so many A number of professionals determine what ‘next step’ choices out there, how do you from both fields will be on might be right for you. Join us decide what system is right for hand to weigh in on system at the Nature Learning Center you and how to get the most benefits as well as speak with in Albany on Saturday, Feb. 9, for your money? individuals to address site spe- from 9 a.m. to noon. Join Tin Mountain on cific questions. The workshop Reservations are requested; Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-noon, will discuss money available 447-6991. The workshop is Donna Dolan for this solar energy workshop through federal, state, and sponsored in part by White Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center incorporates bot solar electric and where experts from both fields local agencies for renewable Mountain Oil and Propane solar hot water. In Tin Mountain Energy Workshop: Solar Electric or Solar will be on hand to discuss the energy projects. There will and Clean Energy Solutions. Hot Water – Which is Best for You? Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-noon, experts advantages and drawbacks to also be an update on several There is a workshop fee of from the solar electric and solar hot water fields will inform you of the each system. TMREI (Tin Mountain $10/member and $15/non- advantages and disadvantagess of each system, as well as help you The workshop will begin Renewable Energy Initiative) member. Light refreshments decide which system could work best for your home or business location. with an overview of weather- installations – solar hot water provided. Reservations are requested by calling 447-6991. M&D Productions launches 2013 season with “Of Mice & Men” NORTH CONWAY — sons,” says Dennis O’Neil. You Can" on Feb. 8, "Sell It Ticket prices for this show The show starts promptly at M&D Productions launches “Another reason I love this Out Saturday" Feb. 9, says are $25 for nonmembers, $18 7:30 p.m. There will be a total their 2013 season with the play is how Steinbeck empha- Executive Director Mark for members, students, seniors, of nine performances starting John Steinbeck classic novel sizes dreams throughout this DeLancey. veterans, and special discount Feb. 7, and continuing on the “Of Mice & Men” at work, his characters are often “There are also volunteer packages. The doors will open 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, Yourtheatre in North Conway powerless, due to intellectual, opportunities for those who at 7 p.m., where people can 22nd, 23rd. For reservations to on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. economic and social realities. wish to help out that can’t have a drink or a concessions this show or for more info., call Directed by Dennis O'Neil, This plays so well for the afford a ticket,” he adds. item to bring into the theater. the box office at 662-7591. “Of Mice & Men,” written by stage.” Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-win- The cast of this show con- ner John Steinbeck tell the tale sists of Dan Tetreault as OUNGES AVERNS UBS of two drifters is one of the Lennie, Scott Katrycz as Entertainment L ,T & P most widely read stories in George, his caretaker,?Joe Almost There – Albany Shannon Door Pub – Jackson Village America. Written as both a LaFrance will be playing Boss, February 8 – Simon Crawford Band/ every Friday February 7 – Dennis O’Neil & Jon Deveneau, 7pm novella and a script for a play, Kevina O'Neil is Candy, Dan @ 4pm Pizza Fundraiser-Kennett middle School Philly Trip “Of Mice and Men” tells the Otero will be playing Curley, Attitash Mountain Resort – Bartlett February 8– Marty Quirk 8pm/ Apres Ski 4-6pm tragic story of two California Rob Clark will be Slim, Eric February 9 – Bear Peak Lodge, Den Sessions w/ February 9– Marty Quirk 8pm/ Apres Ski 4-6pm migrant ranch workers during Gordan takes on the role Whit, Martin England (A) February 10– Kevin Dolan and the Great Depression. George Corey St. Jernquist will play February 9 – Ptarmigan’s Pub, Now Is Now (A) & Simon Crawford 7:30pm and Lennie have delusions of Crooks, Andrew Brosnan will Sam Adams Beer Promo Shovel Handle Pub – Jackson making enough money to buy be Calson, and Janette Kondrat The Conway Café February 7 – Bob Rutherford & Susan Goyette their own place. Lennie, a will play the wife in this male February 9 – Every Sat. Mike’s Mobile Tunes February 8 – Dan Stevens man-child, is a little boy in the heavy production. February 6 – Every Wed. Red Gallagher’s February 9 – Pat Foley body of a man. George is ever Knowing that the economy “Humortunes!” February 10 – Joel Cage cautious of his gentle giant is still hard on a lot of our The Corner House Inn – Center Sandwich Wentworth – Jackson friend, dangerously powerful patrons, we haven’t raised out February 7 - Mid-Season Storytelling Gala February 8 – Ronnie Chase (D) yet in need of constant reassur- ticket prices for 3 years now February 8 - Peter Lawlor February 9 – Ronnie Chase (D) ance. and even have special bargain “I am so happy to be direct- nights. "2 for 1 Opening Delaney’s – North Conway White Mountain Hotel – North Conway ing this classic for so many rea- Night" on Feb. 7, "Pay What February 13 – The Grumps February 8 – Heather Pierson (D) February 9 – Heather Pierson (D) The Inn at Thorn Hill – Jackson February 10 – Sunday Piano Brunch First Christian Church February 9 – Mike Jewel with Mike Jewel Lyceum – Tamworth Wildcat Inn & Tavern – Jackson Village to host “Soup-In” February 10 – Sundays “Live at the Lyceum”, February 9- Al Shafner,Apres Ski 2-4pm 1:30-3:30pm. The Wayfarers, 8:30pm-close FREEDOM — Come cele- and is open to children in the February 10- Jonathan Sarty, 6:30-8:30pm brate Mardi Gras with a community. The Mardi Gras May Kelly’s Cottage – North Conway February 12- Hoot Night,Open Mic with “Soup-In” at the First Celebration will close out the February 8 – Dennis & Davy (N) Jonathan Sarty Christian Church of Freedom Epiphany Season. Mardi Gras February 10 – Irish Seisium, 3-7pm on Sunday, Feb. 10. is celebrated in a variety of Wildcat Mountain – Pinkham Notch McGrath’s Tavern – North Conway February 9- WZLX Radio Promo(A) Following the worship serv- ways around the world prior February 7 – Jon Sarty, 9pm February 10- DJ Cooper Fox Sunday Funday (B) ice, in lieu of the usual coffee to the Lenten Season which February 9 – Swamp Dawg, 9pm 11am-3pm hour, there will be a variety of begins with Ash Wednesday homemade soups and breads, on Feb. 13. So come join your Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub – North Conway White Lake Inn and Tavern – Tamworth as well as dessert. Donations friends after church and enjoy February 7 – Thursday Trivia Night (N) February 8 – Cool Blue Steel, 7:00pm February 11– Monday Billiard-Golf Night February 9 – Open Mic with Josh Vekos of $5 for soup and $2.50 for lunch and the Mardi Gras bread will be accepted. Festivities. It’s a time to relax, Red Parka Pub – Downtown Glen Wolverine Grille - North Conway The proceeds from the meet friends and enjoy lunch February 7 – Jonathan Sarty 5pm Every Wednesday – Open Mike “Soup-In” will benefit the and support a good cause. For February 11 – Open Mic’ with Ryan St. Onge with Simon Crawford summer Music Theater more information February 8 – Push To Start February 9- 43 North Camp, which is held during [email protected] Freedom Old Home Week m. (N)=Nightlife, (A)=Afternoon, (D)=Dinner, (B)=Brunch

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ing & accessories located Center for lunch. FMI: Paster John Donovan 508- the tragic story of George Milton in Norcross Place across Friday: 380-0471. and Lennis Small, two displaced SAVE THE DATE from the Courtyard Café; *Ballroom Dance Class at migrant ranch workers, who move open Tues. through Sat. 12:30pm. Learn to waltz, foxtrot, BINGO! Sponsored by Theatre from place to place in search of John Fuller School 10am to 3pm or The swing, and some Latin dances. 6 North, every Friday night at new job opportunities during the Art Festival. Harrison House offering weeks. $30./members. $0./non- 6:30pm, doors open at 3:30pm. Great Depression in California. a variety of domestic Gibson members. Located at St. Anne’s Hall on Doors open at 7:00pm, 7:30pm Tuesday, Feb. 12, goods and much more; *Stretch, Balance & Strength. School Street, Berlin Largest pay- show. Performed on 6:30-7:30pm located at 223 E. Main St 10-11am in the activity room. out in the area 2.8,9,14,15,16,21,22,23.FMI: at driveway entrance to 662-7591. the shelter Shop or re-purpose “Care for the Caregiver Support Kiwanis Club of the Mount Ongoing Events your items to help the shelter. Group” Self-care for those caring Washington Valley meets every Join us by becoming an Open Tues. Thurs. Sat. & Sun. 10 for a loved one at home is the Wednesday evening at the New American Red Cross Volunteer. Alzheimer’s Support Group am~3 pm. FMI Call 447-5605 focus of this support group that England Inn and Lodge at 6pm. Information session to learn ore: meets second and fourth Tuesday meets Wednesday’s at the Gibson Kiwanis is a global organization of 5-6:30pm. Conway Public Library of each month at the Merriman Mt. Top Music for babies (free). Center at 12:30pm. No registra- volunteers dedicated to changing at 15 East Main Street, Conway. House, Memorial Hospital. Babies from birth through eight- tion necessary. For more informa- the world, one hild and one com- Caregivers will find sympathetic een months play interactive games tion, call F. Gardner Perry, D. munity at a time. FMI: 603-722- Friday 2.8 and knowledgeable support and involving familiar songs, rhymes Min., CPC at 603-662-9552.. 7267. Appalachian Mountain Club advice. Info 356 5461 X 194 and rhythm. Every Thursday from Pinkham Notch Visitor Center 9:30-10:am. For toddlers and their Gibson Center for February & Jackson Public Library hosts Friday Flicks! Join us for an after Madison Library; Friday morn- caregiver’s dance, play rhythm and March. AARP Income Tax monthly storytime ; held the 3rd dinner movie. AMC Staff picks the ing, 10am playgroup/preschool acoustical instruments, sing and Preparation. Free for low income Thursday of each month at 10am. flick, and you sit back and enjoy. story time. Social time for babies play games using familiar songs. and over 60. Monday-Wednesday, The program is free and open to Movie starts just after 8:00 pm and toddlers, parents and care- Thursday 10:15 – 11:00 FMI call starting February 4. Please call for all. Call the library for more Programs are free & open to the givers, age-appropriate stories 447-4737 your time: 356-3231. information at 383-9731. public. FMI AMC at (603) 466- FMI Call 367-8545 @ madisonlib 2727. on Twitter for a clue. MWV Children’s Museum “A Course in Miracles, a study Gibson Center Carriage House 2936 Rt16 North Conway - Music course. Thursday s, 10-11;30am. Thrift Shop. Gently used clothing, Conway Oral Healthcare. Dr. Blood pressure checks at the For Tots held at MWV Children's Bidson Center. Facilitated by housewares, and more. Monday Eric Hirshfiled will offer children Freedom Village Store Tuesday Museum. Mountain Top Music David Brand. The course is on –Friday 10am -2 ish; Saturday, of low-income families free dental mornings. with Sharon Novak every Friday going, weekly attendance is not 9am-1ish. services including dental examina- at 11am. Kids History Tree necessary. You may join at any tions, cleanings, fluoride treat- The Cook Memorial Library in House: A safe indoor Tree House time. This is an independent Carroll County RSVP has ments and sealants as a part of the Tamworth holds "Stories and for kids to play in with the near by study group, not affiliated with recently started Bone Builders, a annual “Give Kids A Smile” cam- Songs" a story time for young chil- History Tree exhibit. Dress-up any church, religious group or low impact exercise program for paign. 9am-3pm. Call for an dren on the first 3 Tuesdays of Drama Center: for Kids 0-9 can organization. seniors who are interested in a appointment 447-1999. each month at 10:30. Tech dress-up in a multitude of cos- mild program to strengthen their Tuesday is held from 3:00-4:00. tumes then put on their on per- TAOIST TAI CHI offers class- bones and muscles. At the Eaton Gibson Center celebrates start FMIformance on the little stage. es for the beginner, continued Town Hall on Tuesday and of the Chinese New Year. The [email protected] Thomas the Train: kids can make learning and health recovery in Thursday for 9-10am; at the Year of the Snake! Did you know 323-8510. an electric train weave in and out North Conway, E Madison, North Conway Congregational the people born in the year of the of rooms. Also play with a minia- Tamworth and Brownfield ME. In Church on Tuesday and Thursday snake are intelligent? Find out North Conway Community ture “Thomas the Train” set. North Conway at the Eastern for 11am-noonpm. FMI: more. Legal Services (CLS) has a low Outer Space Exhibit: kids can Slope Inn Plaza. FMI call 603- CCRSVP Monday-Friday, 8am- cost legal clinic (by appointment wonder thru the outer space hall- 356-5581 or visit 4pm at 356-9331. “Of Mice & Men” Pay What only) every Wednesday in North way full of “glow in the dark” newengland.usa.taoist.org. You Can, M & D Productions. Conway. FMI 888-696-3393 or views and inspire curiosity of the Friends of the Conway Public First show of the 2013 Season! 473-2002. CLS is a 501 c 3 non- mysteries of our universe. FMI for St. Margaret of Scotland Library. Monthly meeting at 4pm, Directed by Dennis O’Neil tells profit Check us out at www.low- all events at MWV Children’s Church 85 Pleasant Street, the third Wednesday of each the tragic story of George Milton paylaw.org www.nhcommunityle- Museum call (603) 356-2992 or Conway NH holds a weekly adult month. and Lennis Small, two displaced gal.com www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org $ study program. The study group migrant ranch workers, who move 5.00 suggested donation per child. will meet every Sunday from 11:00 Calendar of Events from place to place in search of CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step Some programs with Healthy Kids AM to Noon, in the parish hall new job opportunities during the Fellowship of men and women in Gold /Maine Care are free after Sunday service. Thursday 2.7 Great Depression in California. the development and maintenance Wine Down. Thursday at the Doors open at 7:00pm, show at of healthy relationships. Tuesdays Recurring Events at the The Breakfast Club, the month- Snowville Inn. One Price. Sample 7:30pm. Performed on at 7pm at Eastern Slope Inn, Gibson Center: ly M&D Productions’ Executive featured wines, enjoy a glass and 2.,9,14,15,16,21,22,23.FMI: 662- Gibson Suite, No. Conway FMI Mondays: Director meeting is held the 1st choose from three appetizers. 7591. 207-283-3267 or email Bill @ *Chair Exercise at 10:30am. Monday of each month at M&D FMI: 447-2818 [email protected] *Bowling after lunch. Board the Productions, call Mark at 603 662 Friday Painters – meet every bus and travel to Saco Valley 7591 to reserve your seat. Gibson Center Valentine’s Friday from 9:00 – 12:30 begin The White Mountain Stamp Sports Center; bowl two strings. Auction. Please call to make reser- studio work. FMI 356-2787 Club meets twice monthly year- Tuesday: There will be a FREE Adult vations at 356-3231. Silent and www.mwvarts.org Meet in round on the second Wednesday Second Tuesday each month: Learner Study Group meeting by live auction. We have 100 gallons Downstairs Gallery of MWVArts, at 1:30 PM & on the third Tuesday Blood pressure Clinics and VNA appointment on Saturdays for of oil. Art, gift certificates, hairdos, 16 Norcross Place, North Conway at 7:00 PM at the home of Barbara foot checks at 11:am to 12:00 and 10am-noon at Carroll Academy, ski tickets, car stuff, R & R Village. Will have a studio sched- M. Savary, 1724 NH Rte #16 on the last and blood pressure checks. 11 Runnell’s Hall, Chocorua ( Woodworkers has donated one of ule available shortly. Bring some- the corner of the South end of *Lunch & games at Silver Lake across from the Chocorua their Adirondack rocking Chairs thing of your own to work on this Bald Hill Road. Everyone inter- Landing. Lunch is at noon, fol- Library). Focus will be on all 5 and there is a wide assortment of week. ested in stamps is welcome! FMI lowed by games or a movie. content areas: Reading, Social ‘can’t live without stuff”. Plus one 603-447-5461 or email Barbara @ *10:00am Strength, Balance & Studies, Science, Math and week stay at any Interval Eric’s Awesome Waxing [email protected]. Stretch with Bobbi Broeme. Writing. FMI: Elisabeth Swiriduk International Resort of the entire Demonstration at the Jackson Ski Wednesday: at 603-323-5100. There are ali- planet! Touring Foundation. Eric will Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30- Last Wednesday of the month: mented number of seats available, teach you how to maintain wax less 6:30pm at the Ossipee Valley Bible Ambulance Blood Pressure Clinics so call now to reserve. Remember: Conway Public Library. and wax skis - classic and Church (near Napa Auto). FMI: from 11:45 to 12:45. You can do it! 5:00pm. Young adults , Next Gen skate.3:30-4:30pm. FMI: 603-383- Vikki at 323-3369. Blood Pressure Clinic, 3rd Teen Advisory Board hold its 9355. Wed. of the month, 11:15-12:15 at Mount Washington Valley monthly meeting. Next Gen Loss and Recovery Group. For the Center. Choral Society rehearsals are held resumes next week on Thursday, Go RED for Women’s Heart those who have lost a loved one, *Wii practice from 10:30 to in the Kennett Middle School Feb. 14 with a party to celebrate Disease at Great Glen Trails. this group meets Wednesday’s at 1:30. Practice your golf swing, Choral Rooms on Mondays. We Valentine’s Day. FMI: 603-447- February is heart month! Red is 5:30pm at Visiting Nurse, Home tennis game or bowling. Game day will gather at 7:00pm. Nancy 5552. the color of the day, so come to Care & hospice of Carroll County, at 12:30. Play bridge, scrabble, Farris and George Weiss will be Great Glen Trails wearing your 1529 White Mountain Highway ( Cribbage, Canasta, Rummy or with us again this season. FMI: Conway Public Library. best red sweater or outfit and former Lenox Bldg). Experience board games. [email protected]. Snowflake Story Time for 3 & $ receive 50% off trail passes, shows that a group process aimed Thursday: Share this information with others year olds. 10:30am. 45 minutes of rentals, and a GO RED DRESS toward recovery from the loss of a *Belly Dance Class at 9:0am. who like to sing. Need altos and fun with Winter songs, rhymes, pin. Help raise disease awareness. loved one can significantly *Chair Exercises at 10:30am. tenors! and stories. No registration nec- enhance one’s quality of life. No Friday: essary. Guests ad older siblings Friday Gliders at Jackson Ski registration necessary. FMI: F. *Swimming at the MWV Open Door Bible Church, 2324 always welcome. Touring. 2 hour ski with classical Gardiner Perry, D. Min, CPC at Aquatic Center after lunch – Rt. 16. Next to West Ossipee Post technique lead by ski school 603 662 9552 board Center bus Gibson. Office. Sunday worship at 9:30am. 2 for 1 Opening Night. M & D instructors and friends. Technique *Walking Club. Fridays at Wednesday Bible Study and Productions Of Mice & Men”. tips. After skiing the group gath- Resale Shops to Benefit Animals 10am. Walk the sidewalks in Prayer at 6:30pm. Saturday First show of the 2013 Season! ers in the Touring Center for at Conway Shelter. Retail North Conway and back to the Community Prayer at 9:00am. Directed by Dennis O’Neil tells refreshments and socializing. Boutique featuring upscale cloth- Page 24 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Valllllley Viiisiiion Channelll 3 Schedulll e:: 8:30a Your Workout Tuesday, 2/12 FEB.. 8-14,, 2013 9:00a Charity Chatter 9:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/6) FEB.. 8-- 14,, 2013 9:30a Remember When 12:00p Charity Chatter (((Schedullle Subjjject to Change))) websiiite:: www..vv3tv..org 10:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/4) 12:30p Remember When phone:: 603---356---8941 12:00p Around the Valley 1:00p Conway School Board (2/11) 12:30p Lost in Movies 3:00p Hockey: KHS vs Hollis Brookline Friday, 2/8 1:00p North Conway Water Precinct (2/6) 5:00p TBA 5:30a Conway Budget Committee (2/6) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (2/5) 6:30p LIVE Kennett Basketball 7:30a Let's Move! 5:00p Charity Chatter 8:10p Pawprints 8:30a Your Workout 5:30p Remember When 8:40p Granite State Outdoors 6:00p LIVE Kennett Hockey 9:10p Conway School Board (2/11) 9:00a Around the Valley Thursday, 2/14 8:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/6) 9:30a Lost in Movies Wednesday, 2/13 5:30a Conway Selectmen (2/12) 10:30a North Conway Water Precinct (2/6) Sunday, 2/10 7:30a Let's Move! 12:00p Recreation Weekly 6:00a Conway School Board (2/11) 6:00a Rec Weekly 7:30a Let's Move! 8:30a Your Workout 12:30p Breakfast with Willie 9:00a Rec Weekly 1:00p Left & Right 6:30a Breakfast With Willie 8:30a Your Workout 7:30a Let's Move! 9:00a Pawprints 9:30a Breakfast With Willie 2:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/6) 10:00a Left & Right 4:30p Around the Valley 8:30a Your Workout 9:30a Granite State Outdoors 9:00a Charity Chatter 10:00a Hockey: KHS vs Hollis Brookline 12:00p Pawprints 5:00p Lost in Movies 12:30p Granite State Outdoors 5:30p North Conway Water Precinct (2/6) 9:30a Remember When 12:00p Conway School Board (2/11) 10:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/6) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (2/12) 1:00p Couch Potatoes 6:30p LIVE Kennett Girls Basketball 3:00p Conway Selectmen (2/12) 8:10p Charity Chatter 12:00p Pastor Tim 5:00p Pawprints 12:30p Fryeburg Programming 5:30p Granite State Outdoors 5:10p LIVE Kennett Hockey 8:40p Remember When 7:00p Scholar Bowl (adult games 1 and 2) 9:10p Carroll County Commissioners (1-30) 6:00p Couch Potatoes Monday, 2/11 7:00p Rec Weekly 8:00p Eggs & Issues 9:15p Conway Budget Committee (2/13) Saturday, 2/9 5:30a Carroll County Commissioners (1-30) 7:30p Breakfast With Willie 6:00a Carroll County Commissioners (1-30) 7:30a Let's Move! 8:00p Left & Right 7:30a Let's Move! 8:30a Your Workout 9:00p Conway Selectmen (2/12)

$10pp for the day pass or annual afternoon for s’mores roasting, Beat Cancer. Cranmore Tuesday 2.12 race series every Tuesday at members can join for the season face painting and family fun. All Mountain. All ages and abilities Great Glen Trails. Nordic Attitash. All are welcome to race, for $45.00. Saturdays 12.29.12 through welcome. A NASTAR format Warm-up. It’s been months since regardless of participating in the 3.9.2013. Fireworks Jan. 19, Feb ski/snowboard race and timed you have been on snow, but you Attitash Race League. Freedom Library. 5:00-6:30pm. 16, Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and will start at races for snow tubing. FMI: can pick up right where you left Showing “Hotel Transylvania”, 6:30pm. FMI: 1-800-SUN-N- www.cancer.org/racetobeatcancer. off. Join the Great Glen Ski Nordic Meisters at Great Glen rated PG and serving cheese pizza SKI. School Director and Olympian Trails Outdoor Center. For eight from Freedom Market. Hotel Wright Museum, Wolfeboro. Sue Wemyss for the Nordic weeks, skiers of all abilities chal- Transylvania owner Dracula ( Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham 2:00pm. Cabin Fever Lecture Warm-up. Every session 9-10am lenge themselves on the race Adam Sandler) pulls double duty Notch Visitor Center. 8pm. Join Series: Honor Flight New Sue will have an optional waxing courses with prizes awarded in age as an overprotective Dad when an Appalachia Editor Christine England, presented by Joe Byron. clinic. Ski session to follow 10- categories and through a raffle. unwelcome suitor ( Andy Woodside for a trip through time The mission of the Honor Flight 1:30am. No meisters on February 10. Race Samberg) shows interest in his meeting the adventurers who were New England program is to trans- between 9am-3:45pm. FMI: 603- teenage daughter ( Selena editors of Appalachia. Of special port American veterans to Gibson Center celebrates Mardi 466-2333. An awards and pot luck Gomez). note: Miriam O’Brien Underhill. Washington, DC to visit the Gras. Special mild Cajun meal; dinner will be held on Friday, Who pioneered the climbing of memorials dedicated in honor of live music by Bob Rutherford, March 15. Leura Hill Eastman Performing 4,000 footers in winter. FMI: their service and sacrifices, with wear green, purple, and gold. Arts. 10am. Portland Symphony 466-2727. top priority given to the most sen- After lunch we will have Fran’s Begins again in January. Every Strings KinderKonzerts: Four ior heroes- survivors of World Flicks: The Lincoln Lawyer Tuesday. Walk through the Grades Seasons. FMI: 207-935-9232. Theatre in the Woods, War II. FMI: 569-1212 to reserve which will be followed by a Mardi at White Mountain Waldorf Intervale, NH. Believe in Books your seat. Gras Tea, featuring scones ad School. 8-9:30am. This is a great Leura Hill Eastman Performing Character Breakfast. 9:30- beignets. opportunity to see how Waldorf Arts Center. 6:30pm. Fly Fishing 11:00am. Join for a continental Schouler Park. Outdoor Education is taught in the elemen- Film Tour. A Tin Mountain breakfast with one of the Believe Curling at 11am. Mt. Washington John Full School Annual Art tary and middle school classrooms, Conservation Center Fundraiser in Books characters! Valley Curling Club presents an Festival form 6:30-7:30pm. Join by educating the whole child: aca- for the Trout Research Project. outdoor exhibition match and free for a free, fun, family evening. demically, emotionally, socially, Auction bidding begins at 6:30pm FREE Adult Learner Study curling instruction at the ice rink. Hundreds of students art projects and spiritually. Parents only when the doors open. Tin Group, 10am -noon. Carroll from everyone will be on exhibit please. FMI: 603-447-3168 or Mountain will have a raffle draw- Academy, 11 Runnell’s Hall, Monday 2.11 throughout the school. Be cre- email info@whitemountainwal- ing during intermission. Chocorua, NH; across from the The Mount Washington ative, try one of our many art dorf.com Chocorua Library. 10 week Stompers Square Dance Club is activities for children and adults. Saturday 2.9 course will focus on all 5 content holding a Square Dance Jackson Ski Touring Jackson Ski Touring area: Reading, Social Studies, Workshop every Monday night St. Andrews in the Valley Foundation: Tuesday Trekkers Foundation. Snowshoe Science, Math and Writing. Call from 6:45-9:00pm at the Conway Episcopal Church. , located at 678 Snowshoe Social Trek. Beginner Instructional Nature Tour. Elizabeth Swiriduk at 323-5100 to American Legion on Tasker Hill Whittier Road, Tamworth, wel- to expert. FMI: 603-383-9355. Offered 10am-12 noon; and 1- sign up. Road, 2nd building on the left. comes one and all to a Shrove 3pm. Pre-registration is suggested. Lots of good music, food, fun, Tuesday Pancake Supper. 6pm in Wednesday. 2.13 FMI: 603-383-9355. Every Saturday. MWV Ski excellent exercise and friendly the parish hall. Serving pancakes Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Touring. 1:30pm. Guided snow- people! FMI: Arthur447-5527 or with real maple syrup, sausage and Joe Dodge Lodge. International “Of Mice & Men” Sell It Out shoe walk along the East Branch Barbara 356-5546 more, including an indulgent Dinner and Adventure Series: Saturday, M & D Productions. and Saco rivers. The tour will chocolate dessert. FMI: 323-8515. Join Jack Holmes, traveling pho- First show of the 2013 Season! depart form the Touring Center Highland Center. Appalachian tographer, for a Holiday cruise. Directed by Dennis O’Neil tells and last 1.5-2 hours covering a dis- Mountain Club. 7:30pm. Featured Conway Historical Society. After a summer’s day hike in Terre the tragic story of George Milton tance of less than 2 miles at an easy Movie: Ice Climbing on ‘Railroads in the Mount del Fuego National Park, the and Lennis Small, two displaced pace for all ages and abilities. Frankenstein Cliffs. Join hosts Washington Valley from the 1870s cruise begins in Ushuaua, crosses migrant ranch workers, who move Reservations are required. FMI: Lisa Densmore and Rick Wilcox to the 1970s”. Free presentation at Drake Passage, and enters the from place to place in search of 603-356-9020. of IME as they brave the treacher- 7pm by Dwight Smith, founder of waters of Antarctica with landings new job opportunities during the ously icy Frankenstein Cliffs in the the Conway Scenic Railroad, at on the South Shetlands and the Great Depression in California. Tamworth Farmers’ Market will White Mountains. the Salyards Center ( lower level) Continent. FMI: 603-466-2727. Door open at 7:00pm., show at hold a Winter Market, 10am-1pm in Conway Village. The public is 7:30pm. Performed on at the Town House in Tamowrth Conway Public Library hosts welcome; always accepting new Conway Public Library. The 2.14,15,16,21,22,23.FMI: 662- Village. Shop locally for lettuces two-part workshop with profes- CHS members. Pot luck supper at public is invited to a meeting of 7591. and hearty greens, cheese, yogurt, sional photographer Dick Pollock 6pm; bring a dish to participate. the Trustees in the meeting room lamb, beef, chicken, smoked trout, called “Learn to Love Your Digital downstairs. All are welcome. Leura Hill Eastman Performing duck, bread and sweets, eggs, Camera”. Session #2 is Monday, Saco Valley Gymnastics Arts Center. 2pm and 7pm. herbal teas, homemade soaps, pre- February11, 6-8pm. These work- Flatbread Fundraiser. A portion of 2-4-1 Wednesday X/C Skiing. Magician Illusionist George serves, cider and more! shops are free and open to the every flatbread sold ( dine in or Go online eat www.jacksonxc.org Sateriale. George has traveled to public. No registration is neces- take out) will go to the SVGTC to download a coupon for 2-4-1 five continents performing his Sunday 2.10 sary, just bring your digital cam- Booster’s Club to help offset meet Wednesday. extensive repertoire of stage, Ski with a Naturalist at Great era. expenses for the gymnasts’ fami- close-up, and roving magic for the Glen Trails. Really get to know lies. Conway Public Library Winter whole family. Pinkham Notch. Learn about the Mountain Garden Club. Story Time begins for Babies. flora and fauna that make our cor- “Edible and Medicinal Conway Public Library. 10:30am.Our infant story times 5th Annual Valentine’s Brunch ner of the world so special. You’ll Landscaping” presented by 10:30am. Winter story time begins are the perfect combination of at the Parsonfields Seminary. 9:30- scout for tracks in the snow. You’ll Heather Chase of the Local for 2’s. Features short stories, board book stories, music and 12:30pm. Music by Pat O’Brien. learn about the different trees in Grocer at the Salyards Center , songs, and finger plays. We invite movement. We invite all children FMI: 603-539-5233 or 207-793- the Glen, listen for distinct bird Conway Village at 9am. Free and all children and their caregivers to and their caregivers to enjoy an 8519. calls. Understand how the ecosys- open to the public. Snow date is enjoy and open play group after open group play after the story tem works in Pinkham Notch. February 25. FMI: www.moun- the story time begins. FMI: 603- time program ends. FMI: 603- Cranapalooza at Cranmore. A FMI: 603-466-2333. taingardenclub.org. 447-5552 447-5552. celebration of winter, skiing, fun, friends and family! Join us this Hope on the Slopes, Race to Attitash Race League, a 9 week

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 25 Skiing Hither & Yon TGIF! By Scott Andrews Let’s look at some stats of Thank goodness it’s finished! interest to the snow-sliding Glad to see it gone. Done. fraternity. Milder temps? Over. Out. Based on the past 35 years of I’m ranting on the subject of data compiled by the National the recently departed month Oceanic and Atmospheric of January. The late month’s Administration (NOAA), the first 29 days were utterly average temperature for inauspicious, more or less North Conway in February is snow-less and harmless. To be 22.4 degrees, up from 18.8 in sure, we had a couple of minor January. The difference of 3.6 snowfalls coupled with a fairly degrees may not seem like benign mid-month January much, but I think that the 20- thaw. And as I said in last degree mark has a psychologi- week’s column, we reached the cal significance that overshad- mid-point of the 2012-2013 ows its actual numerical value. ski and snowboard season in (Of course, it should be pretty decent shape. mentioned that most of these But the month went out historical observations were with two totally lamentable made by two Conway men days. More than an inch of who serve as NOAA’s official rain deluged the Mount observers: Briggs Bunker and Washington Valley on Ed Bergeron.) Wednesday the 30th, washing More snow? Looking at the away a good portion of our daily snowfall totals over the precious snow cover. Then the past 35 years, seven of the top storm took its final bow with 10 days have followed gale-force winds on Thursday Groundhog Day, with three of the 31st. those days in February and Despite the rain and wind, two apiece in March and the mountains opened on April. The best of the bunch Thursday with reduced trail was Feb. 6, 2001, with 18 counts — glades and trails that inches tallied in North depend entirely on natural Conway. snow were especially affected I recall that on that memo- — and some cutback on lift rable day I was staying with operations. But by Friday, the skiing friends in Ashland. We return to normalcy was fully had to shovel for more than an underway. hour to liberate three cars With Groundhog Day cele- before our merry party could brated on Saturday, we head off to schuss Waterville entered the second half of the Valley, our principal destina- winter and the ski and snow- Scott Andrews tion. board season. Punxsutawney Most of the trails at Mount Cranmore are covered by snowmaking, and excellent snow conditions were quick- Another positive psycholog- Phil, Pennsylvania’s celebrated ly restored after last week’s rainstorm. Pictured here is Pennsylvania skier Carol Meerschaert on Cranmore’s ical breakthrough is the length prognosticating groundhog, summit. of day, especially the welcome woke up and didn’t see his increased brightness late in shadow — predicting that Phil’s 2012 forecast of a long, half plays out better than the snowboarders think that the afternoon. Earlier in the “spring is just around the cor- cold second half of the winter New England Patriots’ second February is the best month of season, the “flat light” of ner.” was followed by one of the half in their late, lamentable the season. Midwinter condi- December and January causes Professional weather fore- warmest, unseasonably early AFC Championship game! tions typically prevail from problems for skiers who have casters have often pointed out springs on record. beginning to end, but with trouble “reading” the texture that Phil’s long-term record of Let’s hope that Phil is dead TGI February temperatures a tad milder, a of the snow. predictions is dreadfully inac- wrong again this year. And Thank goodness it’s higher average snowfall and Using tables computed by curate. As a recent example, let’s hope that skiers’ second February! Many skiers and more hours of daylight. the Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory, North Conway’s first 5 p.m. sunset happens on Feb. 5. That comes after the lifts close at most ski areas, but you can directly observe the 5 p.m. sunset from a mountain- top on at Shawnee Peak, which offers night skiing six nights per week, and Mount Cranmore, which is open Saturday nights.

TGI Friday A friend and I visited Mount Cranmore on Friday, Feb. 1, the day following January’s wet and howling exit. The temperature had plummeted overnight and when we arrived in the morning we were welcomed by a reassur- ing sight: Dozens of white plumes, the visual signature of snowmaking, were visible all over the mountain. Under the leadership of president/general manager Ben Wilcox and snow surfaces Skiing, see pg. 27

Page 26 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 Continued from Page 26 Skiing Hither & Yon manager John Mersereau, the snowmaking and grooming crews were out in full force, quickly recovering from the deleterious effects of January’s final two days. Wilcox minimized the over- all impact of the rain. “The good news is that we have built up deep bases of snow on most of the mountain so the rain is only a minor set- back,” he explained. Resumed snowmaking and intensive grooming would quickly restore conditions to optimum ASAP. Scott Andrews “Our goal will be to make Dozens of snowguns were fired up at Mount Cranmore after last week’s our snow conditions the best rainstorm. General manager Ben Wilcox pledged that his snowmaking in the region over the next two and grooming crews would ensure the best snow conditions in the region months,” he added. for the remainder of the season. The scene was repeated throughout the Mount Washington Valley and sur- rounding ski country, as ski resorts revved up the cam- paign to recover from the Wednesday-Thursday storm damage. Kim Pickering, member services director of the Ski New Hampshire Association, Scott Andrews noted that snowmaking was Mount Washington Valley received more than an inch of rain on Jan. 30, the order of the day all across resulting in many bare spots, such as the one visible at the base of the the Granite State. summit trail sign. Pictured here is Pennsylvania skier Carol Meerschaert “Everyone has been blow- on Cranmore’s summit two days after the rain. ing snow like mad since the temperature dropped,” she said. Former Tamworth resident Scott Andrews is a snowsports Scott Andrews the focus of new book journalist who has been writing Temperatures plunged following the Jan. 30 rainstorm, ideal for resumed about skiing in Mount snowmaking. Pictured here is Pennsylvania skier Carol Meerschaert tak- LINCOLN, Neb. — atop Cleveland Hill in Washington Valley for 27 years. ing a warm-up break in Mount Cranmore’s Meister Hut on the summit. Independent journalist Steven Tamworth. That residence McFadden — a former long- plays a significant part in the time resident of New book. Tin Mountain Winter Camps and the Winter Hampshire — has authored Luminous and compellingly and published this month a relevant, Finley's classic tale Family Festival-February Vacation Week new Soul*Sparks eBook enti- leads readers directly into tled “Classical engagement with the funda- ALBANY — Looking for Friday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. Bundle up and head over to the Considerations.” It is his 14th mental wisdom questions of something for your children to through 3 p.m., children Nature Learning Center with book in a career spanning 38 any worthwhile life. do doing February vacation grades two through five are the Family for an afternoon years writing for newspapers, Classical Considerations week? There are some great introduced to winter bird iden- and evening of winter fun. We magazines, and non-profit offers a compact and thought- Winter Day Camps being held tification. Young campers head will be snowshoeing, and cross organizations. fully lyrical shower of intellec- at the Tin Mountain Nature out to explore the fields and country skiing looking for ani- In the new nonfiction tual sparks to kindle a gleam- Learning Center on Bald Hill forests of the Nature Learning mal tracks and winter birds. eBook, life’s foundational ing fire in every reader’s soul. Road in Albany. Winter Day Center in search of winter There will be an owl talk, questions come elegantly to The concise 44-page eBook Camp hours are 9 a.m. through birds and their signs, and campfire cooking, and some the fore in this skillfully craft- is available now at 3 p.m. binoculars for all. We will also winter art projects. The ed story about the late John Amazon.com, Barnes& Children in kindergarten to lend a hand to those hardy evening will culminate with a H. Finley, Jr. For 51 years, Noble.com, and in 9 different grade three will enjoy a winter birds of winter in your own night snowshoe calling for Finley was the celebrated and formats at Smashwords.com treasure hunt in the Tracks & backyard by making a bird owls. Pizza dinner will be pro- erudite Eliot Professor of the for ebook readers such as Trails Winter Wildlife Camp feeder. vided by Frye’s Store. A dona- Classics at Harvard, and the Kindle and Nook, as well as on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Children Preregistration is requested tion of $5/adult, $3/child is esteemed Master of Eliot for iPad, iPhone, Android, will count toes, identify pat- as space is limited. Dress warm requested. Family programs House. When not at Harvard, Tablets and smartphone for- terns, and follow animal tracks and bring a lunch. Tin are made possible thanks to the Finley and his family lived mats. in the snow throughout the Mountain will provide cocoa Gibson/Woodbury and forest and around the pond, and snowshoes. Cost is $40 per Goldberg Foundations. streams, and swamps. child for Tin Mountain mem- Tin Mountain Conservation Older children in grades four bers and $50 for non-mem- Center is a 501 (c) 3 non-prof- through six will learn the basics bers. For more information it organization with a mission of staying warm in Winter and for a registration form, to promote an appreciation of Survival Camp on Wednesday, visit the web at www.tinmoun- the environment among chil- Feb. 20. In this camp session, tain.org, or give us at a call at dren, families, and the commu- campers will learn basic winter 447-6991. nity through hands-on pro- outdoor survival skills includ- Also during vacation week, grams in the schools, at camps, ing lighting a fire, building a come join Tin Mountain and and in the community; demon- snow shelter, and boiling water friends for outdoor fun for the strate responsible stewardship for cooking. entire family at the Tin of natural resources through Birds from the smallest Mountain Family Winter land protection, sustainable kinglet to the largest great- Festival at the nature Learning forestry, agriculture, and ener- horned owl have unique adap- Center on Bald Hill Road in gy. To learn more about Tin tations for winter survival. In Albany from 3 thorough 7:30 Mountain contact Donna at the Camp Winter Birds, on p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. [email protected].

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 27 Round-Ups Writers’ Night features Pat O’Brien — musician, singer/songwriter & storyteller EFFINGHAM — The your needs. You may contact Friends of the Effingham her through her Web site: Public Library are pleased to www.patobriensongsandsto- welcome favorite storyteller, ries.com. entertainer and performer, Pat Come to listen, or bring a O’Brien to Writers´ Night at piece of your own writing or 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, music to share. Writers’ Feb. 21 in the Library meet- Night, the third Thursday of ing room. the month is for those who Pat is a favorite at Writers’ write – music, poetry, prose, Night; she has the Irish gift fiction, non-fiction - and for for embellishment, humor and those who enjoy listening. making heart connections Each month, featured writers through her stories and songs. and musicians will be followed Patricia O’Brien plays guitar, by an open-mic opportunity banjo, tin whistle, and sings. Courtesy for others to share a piece of Pat's father was a native of Pat O’Brien original writing or acoustic Leitrim, Ireland, and her music (up to five minutes). mother was from Belfast in one solo CD. Past perform- Enjoy light refreshments and the North of Ireland. She ances include the Palace conversation with other writ- grew up in Boston, exposed to Theater in Manchester, the ers, musicians and artists. Irish traditional tunes and Rochester Opera House, the The Writers’ Night is just one songs from an early age, and Seacoast Irish Festival, the of many enriching community her music combines the Faerie Festival at Oak Bluffs events taking place at the sounds of Irish traditional and in Martha's Vineyard, and the Effingham Public Library. For American folk music. Her New Hampshire Highland more information, contact: earliest opportunity to per- Games, as well as numerous Katie McCarthy, 539-7694, form (going way back!) came coffee houses, concert series, [email protected] as a singer with the Seven and private functions. Pat is m, or call the Library 539- Hills Singers. She was a available for concerts, festivals 1537. The Library is located founding member and and private functions, and can at 30 Townhouse Rd., singer/songwriter for the tailor a performance to suit Effingham. Courtesy women's folk group Labrys, Ed Fayle appearing with them in Are you interested in the CAP Cadet Program? numerous concerts and festi- vals over several years. She REGION — Would you To become a cadet, you Valentine’s storytelling at also performed Irish tradition- like to honor and serve must be be at least 12 years al music in the US and Ireland America? Do you want to old and not yet 19 years old. Corner House Inn with An Banna Ceoil. prepare for your future while Cadets at the Wylie Apte Presently she performs with making new friends? Then Cadet Squadron meet every SANDWICH — On minating sparks of human Bradigan, a band that blends rise to the challenge of cadet Thursday evening, from Thursday evening, Feb. 14, grace found within com- Irish, Scottish and American membership in the U.S. Air 6:30-9 p.m., and have the master storytellers Ed and pelling situations. music, as well as maintaining Force Auxiliary, Civil Air option of taking part in any Heidi Fayle, Mount Don Brown, proprietor of an active solo performance Patrol. of our regular weekend Washington Valley the Corner House Inn, says, schedule, singing original Cadets fly, learn to lead, activities, cadet orientation favorites, appear at the “His ability to connect with songs and telling stories that hike, camp, get in shape, and flights, first aid and CPR Corner House Inn’s and engage our guests, reflect her life adventures, her push themselves to new lim- training, and much more. Storytelling Dinner pro- while weaving in folk guitar travels through Ireland, and its. If you’re dreaming about On top of that, our cadets gram in Center Sandwich. and harmonica, provides the her indelible sense of humor. a career in aviation, space or also have opportunities to Long ago, Ed and Heidi ultimate storytelling experi- Pat has released several the military, CAP’s Cadet attend leadership encamp- fell in love, and were mar- ence - taking listeners on a CD’s over the years, including Program is for you. ments, career academies, and ried. The Fayle family grew wildly entertaining and other activities during the when Atticus and Bryn exciting journey.” The summer. arrived. Now they all live in Meredith News writes, “Ed We encourage you to take South Tamworth, the kids Fayle is a master storyteller a moment to look through growing like puppies, and who revels in the beauty of our site at the activities and everyone pursuing happily the human spirit.” training that our cadets go ever after as storytellers The Mountain Ear adds, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST/MEDICAL through and visit the nation- do… Aside from that ongo- “He has made his reputation LABORATORY TECHNICIAN al webpage for our organiza- ing tale, the Fayles have as a whimsical and charming FULL-TIME tion, so that you may learn worked as teachers, story- entertainer.” about all of the possible tellers, camp counselors, Come to the Corner Primary responsibilities involve the testing of body fluids and other specimen samples submitted to the Laboratory for analysis. Medical Technologist (ASCP, AMT or opportunities that exist for and folk musicians in the House Inn on Thursday equivalent) preferred; or Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP, AMT or equivalent). you in our program. White Mountains for evening, Feb. 14, and cele- Medical Technologist must possess a Bachelor of Science degree that meets the academic requirements of the ASCP Board Registry or academic experience by After reviewing every- decades. brate beloved traditions recognized accrediting agencies and is certified within one year of hire by either AMT, thing, if you feel that you are Ed’s enchanting rendition with Ed and Heidi’s ISCLT, HHS, or NCA in the Laboratory Technologist category. Medical Laboratory up for the adventure and of Chris Van Allsburg’s Valentine program featur- Technician must possess an Associate’s degree that meets the academic requirements of the ASCP Board Registry or academic experience by recognized accrediting challenge of becoming a award winning picture ing story and song, rich in agencies and is certified within one year of hire by either AMT, ISCLT, HHS, or NCA cadet in the Civil Air Patrol, book, “The Polar Express,” warmth and mirth. in the Laboratory Technologist category. Generalist Technologist/Technician preferred. Computer literacy and Laboratory Information Systems experience please feel free to contact us. has long been recognized as Storytelling Dinners are desirable. A pleasant demeanor, good patient manner and the ability to communicate If you need further infor- a Mount Washington Valley held every Thursday with patients is essential. Candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Full-time, 40 hours/week, shares call and holiday coverage. This position is mation about the CAP treasure, delighting thou- evening, late October benefit eligible. Program, you may click on sands of families at “the through May, at the Corner If interested please apply the "Prospective Members" North Pole” and beyond. House Inn in Center Online tab above. If you still have The Boston Globe said, Sandwich. Dinner begins at www.ucvh.org questions or are interested in “…The storyteller, Ed Fayle 6:30 p.m. and the cost is joining, I encourage you to does an excellent, exuberant $19.95 per person. For Heidi Saari, Human Resources contact us at one of the vari- job.” Yankee Magazine more information and Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576 ous contact forms, by e-mail- declared, “…He still reservations, contact the 603.388.4236 ing the Commander, Capt. believes…” Corner House at 284-6219, [email protected] Dana Hylen directly atcom- Ed also writes and per- or on-line at info@corner- EOE [email protected]. forms original stories, illu- houseinn.com.

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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 29 Real Estate Fitness Hypnosis for habit change, stress Round-Ups control, regression. Gift certificates available. EQUAL HOUSING White Mountain OPPORTUNITY Hypnosis Center, All real estate advertising in this Running of the Ducks newspaper is subject to Madison, NH. The Federal Fair Housing Law Michael R. Hathaway, D.C.H. which makes it illegal 603-367-8851. “to make, print or publish, or cause MC/Visa accepted. returns to Jackson May 26 to be made, printed, or published www.whitemountainhypnosiscenter.com any notice, statement, or JACKSON — Jackson, a unusual anymore… but parade starting from the advertisement, with respect to recognized quintessential Jackson’s duck races are differ- Covered Bridge at 1:30 p.m., the sale, or rental of a dwelling that General Services New England Village and a ent from all the rest. Jackson have your picture taken with indicates any preference, limitation, highly visited resort destina- offers an eclectic selection of “Wildquack” the Jackson Area or discrimination based on race, Salmon Press color, religion, sex, handicap, tion, plays host to the 24th ducks that race together. You Chamber of Commerce familial status or national origin, has running of the Ducks Sunday, have your regular yellow Duck, visit local businesses or an intention to make any such May 26. ducks that look like all the and really enjoy this “ole” preference, limitation or Eleven Here is your chance to other duck race ducks but fashioned “Day in the Park.” discrimination.” (The Fair Housing Act of Newspapers come experience an ole’ fash- then you have the Olympic Watch for a chance to be 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c)) in N.H. ioned family day in the park. Ducks with their fire stripes crowned the Wildquack Duck This paper will not knowingly Start your summer fun with and the very BIG ducks both River Festival King or Queen accept any advertising which is in attending this wild and zany in size and in prize. So (new this year) where one luck violation of the law. Our readers Ask about the all paper event that has been a favorite remember when you are person will be treated like are hereby informed, that all buy that includes dwellings advertised in this for more than 20 years. deciding on what duck race to Royalty throughout the entire the website newspaper are available on an Families, friends, singles, come and support this year… day. Find out who will be this equal opportunity basis. writers, photographers… think of Jackson, where you year’s “Jackson’s Cake Boss” To complain of discrimination call 4 weeks (30 words) everyone will enjoy this fast will see some very different by visiting the “Jackson Cake HUD toll free at $120.00!!!!! 1-800-669-9777. and furious outdoor kick off racing styles. The prizes are Boss Competition Tent area For The Washington DC area, Call Our Main Call Center to your summer. incredible offering more than and try out all the yummy please call HUD at 275-9200. Seeing more than 3,500 yel- $2,500 in cash and 50 other entrees. Do you think you’ve The toll free telephone number 1-877-766-6891 low rubber ducks make their prizes including vacation got talent? 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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, February 7, 2013 | Page 31 Round-Ups St. Andrew’s to host Shrove Tuesday pancake supper TAMWORTH — St. Pancake Day. Andrew's-in-the-Valley On the St. Andrew's menu Episcopal Church welcomes are pancakes (both plain and one and all to its Shrove with blueberries) with real Tuesday Pancake Supper on maple Tuesday, Feb. 12. Reservations syrup, sausage, and bever- and tickets are not needed; ages, all served in a relaxed, come and join the feasting and family style. And save room for fun at the church's parish hall the dessert (think indulgent, at 678 Whittier Rd., rich and fudgy chocolate!). Tamworth, starting at 6 p.m. The modest cost for all this is The custom of eating pan- $5 for each adult or teen and cakes on Shrove Tuesday, the $2 for children 12 and under. last day before Lent begins, has And by partaking in this its roots in the middle ages. meal, you will also be helping During Lent, there were many to support some great causes; foods that most Christians 50 percent of all funds raised would not eat: foods such as through the Shrove Tuesday meat and fish, fats, eggs, and Pancake Supper go to organi- milk. So that no food was zations that provide help to wasted, families would have a others in the local community feast on Shrove Tuesday, and and around the world, includ- eat up all the foods that ing these three: Agape wouldn't last the forty days Ministries, Bearcamp Valley of Lent without spoiling. The School and Children's Center, need to eat up the fats and Child Advocacy Center of gave rise to the French name Carroll County. Mardi Gras, meaning Fat The following day, St. Tuesday. Pancakes became Andrew's will hold Ash associated with Shrove Wednesday service at noon and Tuesday as they were a dish 7 p.m. For more information that could use up all the eggs, about the pancake supper or fats and milk in the house with church services on Ash just the addition of flour. In Wednesday or during Lent, England and Canada, Shrove call St. Andrew's offices at 323- Tuesday is still fondly known as 8515.

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