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VOLUME 35, NUMBER 5 JULY 1, 2010 FREE THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY For Love Of The Theatre: Independence The Barnstormer’s Theater in Tamworth begins its 80th sea- Day In The A14 son on July 6. For eight weeks beginning after the Fourth of Valley: July holiday and running until There’s no better place the last full week in August, to be for the Fourth of the Barnstormers July than the Mt. perform. A 8 Washington Valley... A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Enjoy ‘The Best of Stone Mountain LIVE...’on Cranmore’s sunny slopes Arts Jubilee kicks off its 28th season July 15 at Cranmore NORTH CONWAY — Arts Jubilee presents its 28th sea- son of spectacular outdoor concerts on Thursday even- ings in July and August featur- ing performances on the festi- val stage at Cranmore Moun- tain Resort, host sponsor. Arts Jubilee’s enthusiastic audiences can expect three great concerts this summer, beginning with the kick-off concert on Thursday, July 15, at 7 p.m.: “From Stone Moun- tain to Cranmore Moun- tain...The Best of Stone Mountain LIVE with Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys.” This fast-growing variety show can be seen monthly at the nearby Stone Mountain Arts Center. Now, for one night, the LIVE crew is leav- ing one mountain for another — Cranmore! Zany Man and Comedian Mike Miclon will be warming up the crowd starting at 6 p.m., so come Arts Jubilee will bring three outdoor concerts to the slopes of host sponsor Cranmore Mountain in the months of July and August. The early and have a picnic dinner first concert will be held on July 15, featuring ‘From Stone Mountain to Cranmore Mountain...The Best of Stone Mountain LIVE with and some laughs at the base of Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys.’ (Courtesy Photo) beautiful Cranmore Mountain. The second concert on Thursday, July 29, will feature more modern big bands. the performance. all over the Northeast for the Convenient parking is within Big Band Swing and Jazz by Come to the early per- The grand finale concert past 26 years. It has been fea- steps of the concert area, the Compaq Big Band. The formance by the Valley’s own on Thursday, Aug. 12, will be tured for 23 consecutive years which also offers indoor rest- internationally acclaimed Dennis and Davey. This well- the traditional Pops Concert at The Mount Washington room facilities. Compaq Big Band, directed known duo has a great love for with fireworks, featuring The Hotel July 4th Gala Cele- As a result of the successful by Al Saloky, is an authentic what they do and it shows. New England Wind bration. A warm-up show by “Donate at the Gate” program 20-piece big band that has Their rapport with audiences Symphony, Clayton J. Poole, area performers is at 6 p.m., begun last year, Arts Jubilee kept New England swingin’ both young and old is warm Conductor and Music and the main performance fol- will continue the request to be since 1975. Their jazz reper- and instant. If you haven’t had Director. This professional lows at approximately 7 p.m. able to keep the concerts com- toire begins with honoring the the opportunity to see and Wind Symphony is comprised Bring your own picnic ing. A donation of $10 for classics from the ’30s and ’40s, hear them, then you have a of some of the finest first call blanket or lawn chairs. Food adults and $8 for seniors age and then roars ahead with double treat in store. Be there musicians in New England and beverages will be available 65 and up will be requested at exciting arrangements from by 6 p.m. so you don’t miss and has entertained audiences on the deck at Zip’s Pub. the gate at each of the con- certs this summer. Kids 12 and under will continue to enter Kids will love the Day Out with Thomas™: The Celebration Tour 2010 free of charge. “This will help keep Arts Thomas the Tank Engine pulling into CSRR Depot, July 9-11, 16-18 Jubilee in the black,” said Cindy Russell, Arts Jubilee NORTH CONWAY — All geous adventures of Thomas Executive Director, “and aboard for the best birthday and his engine friends. Pulling assure that our popular fami- party ever! Thomas the Tank out of the station for its 15th ly-friendly concerts will con- Engine™ is set to roll into consecutive ride on the rails, this tinue in 2011. The reward for North Conway for the Day Out event is the only place for fami- the generosity of our concert With Thomas™: The lies to take a ride with a 15-ton audience will be the knowl- Celebration Tour 2010. The replica of everybody’s favorite edge that they have helped event, which takes place July 9, No. 1 engine and enjoy keep our high quality live per- 10, 11 and July 16, 17 and 18, Thomas-themed activities. In formances coming. Arts Jub- will be hosted by Conway addition, to celebrate Thomas’ ilee is gratified to know that Scenic Railroad, presented by 65th birthday, fans will be invit- our patrons support this new HIT Entertainment, and spon- ed to check out a mini-museum format and have been pleased sored by MEGA Brands, a lead- highlighting special moments to help do their share to keep ing toy company. All Thomas and events over the years, make this incredible entertainment fans are invited to come spend birthday cards for Thomas, and available here in the greater the day with their favorite No. 1 Thomas the Tank Engine™ is set to roll into the Conway Scenic participate in other fun activi- Mt. Washington Valley.” engine and celebrate his 65th Railroad Depot in North Conway for the Day Out With Thomas™: ties. For more information, in- birthday. The Celebration Tour 2010. The event takes place July 9, 10, 11 Conway Scenic Railroad’s cluding directions to Cran- For 65 years, children have and July 16, 17 and 18, and will be made extra-special by a cele- more, visit www.mwvevents. been captivated by the coura- bration of Thomas’ 65th birthday! (Courtesy Photo) TRAIN continues on Page A5 com. ▲ On the Cover Inside Index FUN at the MWV Children’s Museum Summer stock is what Arts . .Pages A13-17 The Mt. Washington Valley Children’s Museum in North feeds The Barnstormers As The Wheels Turn . .Pages A20-21 Conway holds rooms of fun and investigation for kids from The summer-stock theater season may short, but it is a Business News . .Pages A10-11 infants to 8 years old. Spotted here on a recent visit are (in long time running for the oldest professional theater no particular order) Julian, Cosette, Gabriel and Sebastian company not only in New England, but America. The Calendar . .Pages A26-27 Barnstormer’s Theater in Tamworth begins its 80th sea- Brochu; Orion and Cyrus Juhas; Erin Ohlenbusch; Karina Passages . .Pages A12-13 Knapp; Matt Shaw; Emily Davis; Natalie Turner; Anika son on July 6.Page A8. Ryder; Isaac Bushey; Snowden O’Neill; Kuiper Knapp; Summer concerts in Fryeburg return Real Estate . .Pages A9-11 Executive Director Shelly Morin (standing, far left) and The Fryeburg Business Association will keep the Summer Sports . .Pages A24-25 & 28 Artistic Coordinator Rebecca Kaplan (far right). Concert Series in Bradley Park alive in Fryeburg, and the Thoughts While Weeding . .Page A18 (Photo by Dick Pollock/Moat Mountain Photography) first concert is set for Tuesday, July 6. Page A13. Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 1, 2010 In The News Energy conservation and cost-cutting at root of proposal Conway Selectmen propose turning off 120 street lights CONWAY — In an effort to The lights under considera- mended unanimously by the street lights that are proposed to be tagged with an 11 by 16-inch reduce the town budget through tion are those that are located Lighting Committee that was be turned off are available at yellow placard. energy conservation, the outside the Village and established by the Board of Town Hall and online at Those wishing to comment Conway Board of Selectmen is Highway Commerical zoning Selectmen and it was unani- www.conwaynh.org. on the proposal to turn off a par- proposing to turn off 120 street- districts and that are not located mously approved by the Board During the week of July 5, all ticular light or lights can contact lights located throughout the at an intersection or along a of Selectmen. light poles that support a light town hall at 447-3811, or may town. sidewalk. This effort was recom- A map and list by street of the that is under consideration will email comments to [email protected]. The comment period will begin on July 12 and will contin- ue through August 13. Once the comment period has ended, the Critter Corner Board of Selectmen will review the comments and hold a public hearing to take input from resi- fter a year of being at they were quite feral. dents. Once the hearing is com- the Animal Rescue Volunteers and staff socialized pleted, the Board will determine League of NH-North, them, and Luanne was able to how many lights to turn off. A Selectman Bob Drinkhall Lucinda and Luanne went to be petted, though Lucinda their forever barn home in W. was still frightened of human stated, “We hope to reduce Newfield, Maine, on Tuesday, hands. Our first report this town energy use and save tax- June 22.