VOLUME 35, NUMBER 48 APRIL 28, 2011 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Running Downstream: Nooks & The Bases: The Conway Rips; Crannies: Meet Austin Weber, perfect level for Echo Lake and Peaked one of Kennett’s beginner and Mountain: An Easter visit baseball stars... intermediate paddlers... to two Valley favorites... A2 A17 A23

A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Running the bases With Austin Weber A closer look at one of Kennett’s top athletes

By Shawn Beattie tial. Red Sox. I look up to them Special to The Mountain Ear ME: When you moved to because they are both small New Hampshire did you con- guys like me but look how far KENNETT HIGH tinue to play baseball serious- they have made it. It helps me SCHOOL has always had a ly? realize that being small isn’t plethora of talented athletes. AW: Yeah, I did. I have going to set me back in this This year is no different. always played numerous sport. Among these athletes is junior sports throughout the year ME: Who has been there Austin Weber. At first glance but since I have been in New to support you and help you Weber doesn’t look like Hampshire I have played for a the most? Family, coaches, much, but he has never let his lot of different teams. I always friends? size get in the way of achiev- try to stay involved in baseball AW: My dad has definitely ing his goals. He is a three- somehow to improve my tal- taught me the most. He is sport athlete who participates ents. always giving me feedback in varsity football, indoor ME: What colleges have and helping me. But, I want to track, and varsity baseball. you been contacted by? thank my whole family Weber is one of a handful of AW: I have been contacted because they are always there talented young baseball play- by a few different colleges. to support me and they are at ers at Kennett who have been Purdue and Phoenix every single game no matter contacted by division one col- University have both shown where it is. leges. A few games into the interest in me, as well as New ME: There are so many 2011 season the lead-off hitter Haven and Rhode Island. I possibilities for baseball play- and starting second baseman think it would be pretty cool ers in the United States. for the Eagles sat down to dis- to play for Rhode Island There are several different cuss his past and future in because I lived there when I leagues and hundreds of baseball. was younger and it isn’t too teams to play for. How far can Mountain Ear: Usually far from home. you see yourself going in when an athlete excels at a ME: Since you have been baseball? particular sport it is usually in contact with colleges have AW: I can definitely see because they have been play- you done more during the off- myself playing ball in college ing that sport from a young season to get better or get somewhere. But if I was able age, when did you begin play- yourself noticed? to play in the majors, that ing baseball? AW: Not really. I did play would be icing on the cake. Austin Weber: Honestly, I for an AAU baseball team for ME: Because you are being began playing when I could the first time last year. I looked at by college programs walk. I remember my dad played for the Souhegan is there added pressure on this used to toss a small, squishy Valley Saints. Other than that season that hasn’t been there Red Sox ball at me and it all I do is lift weights to get before? would always hit me in the bigger and participate in a few AW: Not really. I have face. Eventually I caught one baseball camps. I try not to more responsibilities on the and it all started from there. I worry too much about getting team this year that adds pres- used to play a lot of whiffle myself scouted. It adds unnec- sure, but nothing that makes ball and carry a whiffle ball essary stress. me nervous. I try not to worry bat around as a child and I ME: It seems as though about what schools are look- would always throw the ball most sports require an athlete ing at me while I’m in the around. to be 250 pounds or 6’8” tall middle of a season, I try my ME: You said your dad to be successful. Has your size best to remain focused on the used to throw the ball to you, caused you a lot of problems? team and our goals. so is that who got involved in AW: Well, the good thing ME: Before we finish is the sport of baseball? (Photo Courtesy of the Weber Family) about baseball is that size real- there anything you would like AW: Yes, my dad got me Austin Weber communicating with teammates from his AAU team, ly doesn’t matter. Being a to add? started at an early age. He the Souhegan Valley Saints. good baseball player requires AW: I’d like to say thanks always loved playing sports as good hand-eye coordination again to my family and every- a child and I guess he wanted Nothing compares to it. for a team in Rhode Island and thankfully I’m pretty fast. one who has supported me me to get as much enjoyment ME: When did you realize where I used to live and the I haven’t really had any prob- and helped me through the from it as he did. you were good at baseball? coaches moved me up to the lems with my size except com- years. Also, come cheer us on ME: What made you keep Was there any significant 11 and 12-year-old team ments made by other players. this season and show your playing? You could have given events that stand out that you because I was playing well. When I hear that stuff I usual- support, we should be pretty it up and played another sport can remember helped you Another time, again when I ly laugh it off. successful this year. but what was it about baseball realize your potential? was eight, I was voted most ME: Are there any players You can check out Austin that kept your interest? AW: I remember a couple valuable player at a baseball that you look up to or you can Weber and the rest of the AW: I love the feeling of of things that made me realize camp at Rhode Island relate to that help motivate Eagles in a couple of home being on the field. I love run- I could be really good if I College. Those two things you? games in the upcoming weeks ning the bases and holding the worked hard. Once, when I gave me confidence and AW: Dustin Pedrioa or on May 2, and again on bat. It’s a good feeling. was eight I signed up to play helped me realize my poten- Jacoby Ellsbury, both of the Friday, May 6.

On the Cover Inside Index 2020 Vision Quest The Great Outdoors Randy Pierce, The Mighty Quinn and 2020 Vision Quest bring abili- The iconic Old Man of The Mountain top- Valley Folks & Focus...... Page 6 ty awareness to new heights. Randy Pierce’s zest for life is as high as the pled eight years ago on May 3. Find out Passages...... Page 9 mountains he climbs. He faces life’s challenges head-on. Pierce, 44, about the new memorial being erected to began to lose his vision at age in 1989, at 22 years of age, one year after commemorate the site. Page A12. Out & About ...... Page 13 graduating college. In 2000, he completely lost his eyesight due to an unknown neurological condition. Three years later, he experienced All Things Growing Rockpile ...... Page 14 more neurological problems and lost his balance, the end result: Pierce Here in New England, there is a small win- Roundups...... Page 15 says he spent one year, eight months and 22 days in a wheelchair, to be dow of opportunity between when the exact. In July 2010, along with his hiking team and his guide dog, snow melts and when it gets hot. This win- Downstream ...... Page 17 Quinn, Pierce summitted Mount Washington, with a goal in mind to dow is especially important if you want to Calendar...... Page 20 reach all 48, 4,000-plus footers in the White Mountains by the year transplant trees and shrubs. Guest con- 2020. Pictured are Tracy, Randy and Quinn on Mt. Liberty. Page A8 tributing writer David Neufeld explains Nooks & Crannies...... Page 23 (CourtesyPhoto) why. Page A22

Page 2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Valley News Registration now open for Tin Mountain Conservation Center Summer Camp For students that like hiking, Surrounded by 140 acres of Greenleaf Huts. New this year hikes, swimming and friend- frog ponds in the valley, and the canoeing or just enjoying being forests and fields, the site is an is The Darby Field Expedition ships are all part of the day Albany campsite offers explo- in nature, now is the time to excellent location to explore the Camp for explorers ages 11 and camp experience for elementary ration of a seven acre pond, and consider the great opportunities outdoors as well as to prepare 12 retrace sections of Darby aged campers. There are even miles of woodland trails. at Tin Mountain Conservation for a week of adventure. Peaks Fields route via foot and canoe, half-day programs for Do not let the price of camp Center summer camps. and Paddles Expedition for ages culminating with an overnight preschoolers. Day camp sites prohibit a chance for your child Celebrating its 27th year, Tin nine and 10 from June 27 in the White Mountains and a are located on acres of pristine to enjoy the outdoors this sum- Mountain summer camps pro- through July 1 offers a canoeing hike to the summit of Mt. land in Tamworth, Jackson, and mer; the trustees and staff of vide high quality nature experi- expedition in Evans Notch and Washington. Boats and Baskets Fryeburg, and Albany. Each Tin Mountain are proud that so ences for children up to age 16. a hiking expedition to a moun- campers carrying black ash bas- location offers something many wonderful supporters and Counselors, professionals and tain summit. The Ultimate kets they weave sojourn for unique. Tamworth’s views are organization make it possible college students certified in first Adventure Camp, July 5 three days of camping and pad- spectacular as the field station for the area youth to attend Tin aid, CPR, and water rescue with through 9, for ages 10 and 11 dling on Lake Umbagog. Rock overlooks distant mountain Mountain summer camp. divers backgrounds including offers two overnights on Face and Gem campers (ages 10-12) ranges, expansive flowering Camps fill quickly, so you will art, early childhood, and envi- the Winds Farm bordering trek to glacial erractics, and fields and offers meandering want to register soon. ronmental studies, impart an Brownfield Bog, where moun- mineral collecting spots; where- paths through woods bordering For a full list of summer pro- appreciation of nature as well as tain biking, wildlife observation as, Backcountry Trekkers (ages a babbling brook. The grams, download a camp life long survival skills. and hiking await. Paths and 11 and 12) hike into Carter Fryeburg sites are nestled in the brochure at The historic 1800s barn at Peaks, July 11 through 15 for Notch Hut learning moun- woods of Maine; the Jackson www.tinmountain.org or call the Nature Learning Center in ages 13 through 16 offer taineering map and compass 300-acre site offers trails the Tin Mountain office for Albany serves as the home base campers an overnight and dine skills. through enchanted woods and information at 447-6991.0 for Explorers Camps. at Zealand, Galehead and Nature crafts, songs, games, fields and boasts one of the best Remick Museum and Farm to debut new exhibits, May 3 As the 15 year anniversary of Association. Country Store” exhibit, in the the Remick Country Doctor “The Doc’s Office,” originally seasonal exhibit room. Here you Museum and Farm approaches, the “Medical Room,” has been can see typical country store the Museum is proud to enhanced for visitors to take a products and advertising col- announce a special ribbon cut- deep look into the lives of lectibles. These country store ting ceremony on Tuesday, May Country Doctors, Dr. Edwin artifacts date from the late 1800s 3 at 10:30 a.m., in honor of sev- Remick and Dr. Edwin Crafts to the 1940s and were loaned eral recently installed exhibits, Remick (father and son, respec- from the collection of Rick and “The Year of the Forest,” “The tively). Together they served 99 Claire Canfield of Tamworth. Doc’s Office,” “Tamworth years of dedicated medical serv- These colorful and well-pre- History” and the “Remick ice to the townspeople in served pieces help us to tell the Country Store.” Tamworth and surrounding story of Levi and Enoch Remick These exhibits were created to communities. From the Doc’s who once owned a country store enhance the museum’s already desk to instruments, reference in the 1800s in Tamworth alluring and intriguing history of books, carefully preserved Village. country doctors, the Remicks papers and photographs, it’s as if From self-sustainability work- and their lives surrounded in the the doctor just stepped out. We shops, special events that bring beautiful village of Tamworth. encourage our visitors to get to New England tradition to the Created as a foundation by the (Courtesy Photo) know the history between these fore-front, summer day camp late Dr. Edwin Crafts Remick in “The Doc’s Office,” originally the “Medical Room,” has been walls and those who lived, served that engage children with their 1993, the museum reached over enhanced for visitors to take a deep look into the lives of Country and assisted at what is now the environment and survival skills; 11,000 visitors in 2010 and con- Doctors, Dr. Remick and Dr. Edwin Crafts Remick (father and son). Remick Museum and Farm. to returning visitors who urge to tinues to improve the organiza- “Tamworth History” is locat- escape the buzzing of modern tion’s mission, "To educate a “International Year of Forests,” but also for “conservation and ed in the hands-on history room day life; the museum welcomes broad and diverse public to the an effort to promote and recog- sustainable development for all and is a perfect opportunity to all to revel in the enjoyment of value and significance of the nize “people’s action” for man- types of forests.” At the muse- learn Tamworth’s roots includ- the simple life. For more infor- medical practice and agricultural aging sustainable forests. In um, “The Year of the Forest” ing prominent townsmen and mation, call toll free 1-800-686- way of life of the country doctor 2011, the United Nations exhibit, depicts the history of women such as President 6117 or 323-7591. The Remick and to preserve and interpret the General Assembly, announced wood wrights, historic tools, Grover Cleveland and historical Museum and Farm is located at Remick property and collections the year 2011 to implicate this forestry history and highlights events, like the attack of the 58 Cleveland Hill Road in for the benefit of the public." movement. Not only does the the centennial celebration of the wolves! Tamworth. Visit online at “The Year of the Forest,” was effort help to raise awareness Weeks Act and the New Lastly, but beautifully www.remickmuseum.org. created in conjunction with the about sustainable management; Hampshire Timber Owner’s arranged is the “Remick

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 3 Catch-M-All Established 1976

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski All Hail to the King FOUNDING EDITORS By Dave Kellam and heard the tick, crossing bridge to cook, clean, Clay Groves tick, tick, of and take pictures of the fish. R. Stephen Eastman Special to The Mountain Ear Mike’s fishing We had to laugh as we posed Jane Golden Reilly reel letting line for pictures with the fish, IT IS NOT what out. He calmly because several cars nearly began to narrate drove off the road when they ASSOCIATE EDITOR you know, but what was hap- saw the salmon that was appar- Kristina Whitten who you know.” pening. “The ently caught from the marsh. “ salmon just We bet if we came back tomor- That adage applies to picked up the row there would be fishermen MARKETING many things, but it is smelt and is lined up on the bridge. COMMUNICATIONS swimming away Our recipe for the salmon especially true in the with it. It has the was Maple Glazed Salmon AND world of fishing. We smelt but he’s Steaks, largely due to the fact DIRECTOR OF SALES learned this first hand going to spit it that Clay brought with him a Daphne LeMay out. . .about jar of his homemade maple when we scored fish now”. His line syrup. We first cut a couple of number eight, the went slack. steaks from the fish and started CONTRIBUTING “Now, I will cooking them in a hot pan. WRITERS Atlantic salmon on our tightened my While the steaks were cooking quest to catch and eat drag and in a sec- we poured a little maple syrup Rachael Brown ond the salmon over the top. After about five every kind of freshwa- is going to come minutes on each side the maple John Harrigan very tight-lipped, especially to ter fish this year. back and slam the injured syrup caramelized on the skin. Darron Laughland strangers. But luckily while try- smelt. There it is!” Mike set We probably overcooked it a ing to break the ice, we men- Peter Minnich To prepare, we first did a lit- the hook. bit, but we wanted to make sure tioned we were on the Catch- For the next few minutes it to kill any parasitic worms that Steven D. Smith tle research. Atlantic salmon M-All quest. That changed (Salmo salar) are called the was an epic battle of Man vs live in the salmon (which are Joshua Spaulding everything. Fish as the salmon zigged and very common). “King of Fish,” because of their Turns out they were fans! noble fighting ability and zagged beneath the surface. As we ate the steaks we both Most of the guys had learned Mike was careful not to let the thought that it tasted like CONTRIBUTING downright regal qualities on about our quest from online the plate. They were once pres- fish jump, because jumping Cracker Jack flavored fish. Clay PHOTOGRAPHERS fishing forums, like myfishfind- breaks line. Atlantic salmon are took the rest of the fish home to ent in all the coastal waters of er.com and iceshanty.com. One Rachael Brown the state, where they would famous for jumping up to ten feed his family. While he had a of the anglers, Mike Demers an feet out of the water to scale fillet on the grill a two-inch Dennis Coughlin swim upstream each spring to HVAC repairman from spawn and return to the sea waterfalls and even the “salar” long tapeworm wiggled out Dick Pollock Laconia, said he wanted to help part of their scientific name (the “prize” in the Cracker (Pacific salmon are the ones us out with the quest. He has Steven D. Smith that die after spawning). But means “leaper.” Jack?) He pulled it out and con- been catching salmon from Lucky for us Man won the tinued to grill the fish really Joshua Spaulding dams and pollution eliminated Winnipesaukee for 25 years those original native migratory battle. We were all very excited well. He didn’t mention it to his and offered to take us to his to see a 23-inch landlocked wife when she ate the fish, but salmon strains that fed the First super secret spot. Envoking ADVERTISING DESIGN Nation tribes for centuries. Atlantic salmon enter the land- she found out later when read- rule #4 of the quest, we depu- ing net. Mike noted that it was ing the Catch-M-All blog. Clay Angela Peets There are, however, Atlantic tized Mike as an official guest salmon living in the larger lakes a decent fish and happily donat- is now under culinary proba- angler and headed off to go ed it to the quest. We invited tion in his home. of the state that, according to fishing. N.H. Fish and Game biologist him to join us for lunch, but he April is almost over and the DISTRIBUTION Mike’s approach is wonderful had to get home. As we packed lakes and rivers are starting to Don Miller, can be trace back in its simplicity. At the water’s Bill Collins to a strain of naturally land- up, a fisherman in a kayak pad- warm. This is good news for edge, he tied a small hook with dled by and asked the group if the quest, because the pace will John Myers locked Atlantic salmon from no weight to the four-pound the St. Croix watershed in we had caught anything. pick up. Follow the fishing Darlene Westfall test line of his spinning reel. He Without discussion or hesita- adventure at www.catch-m- Maine. The first stocking reached into a bucket and Tina Lamy occurred in 1866 with just 30 tion everyone shook their heads all.com or on Facebook. pulled out a three-inch long and said “nope.” salmon into Newfound Lake. A smelt, hooked it through the year later, three other lakes We normally cook the fish at Until the next one…Dave and The Mt. Washington Valley MOUN- bottom lip and let it swim away the site it was caught but to Clay are two local fishermen that TAIN EAR is published on Thursdays were stocked. They have come into really fast current. He fed protect the super secret spot we have embarked on a yearlong quest as an independent newspaper by Salmon a long way since. out line and then dialed his Press. The publication is printed 51 Now there are 14 New decided to go to another loca- to catch and eat every species of weeks each year and is distributed from reel’s drag to it’s loosest setting tion. We went to the N.H. Fish freshwater fish in N.H. Follow the Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, Hampshire lakes that have so that a fish would not feel any and also in Fryeburg and western landlocked salmon, and each and Game boat launch at Quest at www.catch-m-all.com or Oxford County, Maine. resistance as it swam away with Merrymeeting Marsh off of look for the next article to appear The MOUNTAIN EAR office is locat- spring these fish are drawn to the bait. ed at Mountain River Village on Route shallow waters to feed on smelt, Route 11. It was a sunny day in the Mountain Ear. 16 in Conway, New Hampshire. Please After about five minutes we and we set up on the ATV direct all correspondence to: The just as the ice is retreating from MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, the shore. We wanted to catch Conway, N.H. 03818. our salmon from the fabled The telephone number to call for gen- eral information and display advertising Lake Winnipesaukee waters, so Honey Maple Barbecued Atlantic Salmon is 603-447-6336. off to Meredith we went to talk Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. with Alan, owner of AJ’s bait The Fax number is 603-447-5474. Ingredients Ear on Web: and tackle. He reported that Salmon fillets newhampshirelakesandmountains.com fish were being taken at the 1 cup barbecue sauce E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpr- ess.com or earsales@salmonpress. usual spots: the docks in 4 tablespoons of honey com for ad material Meredith, below the Opeeche 1/4 cup of maple syrup The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is Dam, and the Weirs Channel. Chili powder $35 and is payable in advance. This filled us with hope and ADVERTISING DEADLINES after filling our bait bucket with Mix barbecue sauce with Advertising insertion orders must be smelt, we set out to fulfill our honey and maple syrup. placed one week in advance of publication dreams of catching the leg- Spray the grill with non- date, and advertising copy must be endary landlocked Atlantic stick cooking spray and received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. salmon. turn the heat to high. Place LETTERS POLICY After about an hour of fish- the salmon fillets on the The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the ing each recommended spot, Editor pertaining to local community grill skin side down and issues. All correspondence should be we were fishless. We tried all of sprinkle with chili powder. signed, include a return address, and be the lures and techniques While it's cooking brush addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e- described in numerous articles the sauce on. Let it cook mailed to [email protected]. All about this fishery, but nothing about five minutes, then and remove the fat and brush it with sauce. Cook it for five letters should be received prior to publica- seemed to work. We then more minutes and turn it over one more time to caramelize tion and be no longer than 300 words. The turn it over. Using a spatu- Mountain Ear reserves the right to edit let- decided to talk to some other la gently pull the skin off the sauce. Serve hot and enjoy. ters for length and clarity and to not pub- fishermen along the shore. lish letters deemed unsuitable. Now typically, fishermen are

Page 4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Critter Corner Dog-gone, Purrrr-fect $10 Sale Loveable Labs

Who doesn’t love a bargain? ReTails, the resale boutique benefiting the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire- North (ARLNH-N), has a special offering for customers. While the North Conway store is crammed with season- al clothes and accessories, the staff is inviting shoppers to come in and fill a bag for just $10. This special $10 event is The Labrador retriever has ranked as the number one on through the end of May or breed in America for the past 20 years for good reason. This as long as the inventory lasts, breed is versatile, loyal, intelligent and always a faithful com- and bags are available at the panion. They possess an enthusiasm and "joie de vivre" that shop. renews your energy each day. Whether it is upon rising or Sweaters, skirts, pants, shoes after a weary and tortuous day these happy souls greet you and accessories make up the with wagging tails and flapping tongues (Labs love to lick). sale inventory, with proceeds Labs are best suited to an individual or family that has the going toward the care and time to invest in daily walks, hiking, swimming, and an occa- shelter of the many dogs and sional ball game. They aren't picky but do possess a high cats waiting for loving level of energy that requires daily activity. Come and meet adopters at the shelter located Merlin and Millie at the ARLNH-North located at 223 East at 223 East Main Street in (Courtesy Photo) Main Street in Conway. Conway Village. ReTails volunteers Judy Kennedy and Caroline Battersby pose in ReTails features an array of the shop with canine helper Buster Kennedy. leisure and business wear for Doggie Daycare ... woman as well as a selection of need of seasonal clothing business hours and special Designed for winter fun in mind, let's play! men’s wear. There’s a selection that’s clean, stain-free and in pick-ups can be arranged by • Spacious Indoor/Outdoor Play Parks of accessories and costume good repair. Volunteers staff calling 447-5955. • Puppy Playgrounds/Trail Hikes • Day Spa Available jewelry to finish off any outfit. • Separate Accomodations for small and large dogs the shops, ensuring that all Retails, on Norcross Place’s • Discounted day pass punch cards available And for fashionistas who crave sales benefit the animals. lower level on Main Street in • Skilled trainer & pet techs “vintage” jeans, there’s a rack Donations are tax-deductible. North Conway is accessed on staff devoted solely to denims. Harrison House Resale Shop from either Main Street or Both ReTails and its sister is open Tuesday, Thursday, from the building's rear park- Free Saturday Morning Sausage shop, Harrison House Resale Rt. 16 Conway, NH • 603-447-3435 • Open 7 days • 8AM-6PM & Biscuit Social! 8:30-12:30pm Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. ing lot. Hours are Tuesday ($15.00 value, vaccinations, reservation Shop, located at the entrance to 3 p.m. Merchandise dona- through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 Kindness that comes from the heart since 1983 and application & evaluation required) of the shelter, are in ongoing tions are accepted during p.m. “If Pets could talk, they’d ask for Karla’s” *Owner will not stay, Limit one per customer

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 5 Valley Folks & Focus GMCG Volunteer Water Quality Monitors

At Wildquack Duck River Festival 2nd Annual “Jackson’s Cake Boss” Competition, May 29 (Courtesy Photo) Jackson just keeps mixing it be provided the day of the The Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) recently held the annual training for new and up...Jenn Anzaldi, event. The cake must be deliv- returning water monitoring volunteers on April 16, and is pleased to welcome new volunteers Owner/Pastry Chef of J-Town ered to the Jackson Village Lynn Clarke of Center Ossipee, Ron Newbury of Freedom, Jim Taylor of Parsonsfield, and Jackie Deli won last year’s “Jackson’s Park on Sunday, May 29 or Witham and Josh Arnold of Ossipee to the program. These volunteers join twenty other dedicat- Cake Boss” Competition. arrange to have someone pick ed volunteers from the towns of Effingham, Freedom, Ossipee, Madison, Sandwich and Tamworth Jenn will be there this year to it up prior to that time. The in collecting water quality data for local rivers and streams for a long-term monitoring program. defend her title between local theme for decorating the cake River and stream sites in the towns of Effingham and Freedom are still in need of volunteers for well- known chefs, bakers and is “Yellow.” Cakes/cupcakes the 2011 monitoring season. Water Quality Monitoring Volunteers are trained to use specialized residents. They will all be do not have to be ducks or equipment to help monitor local rivers and streams. GMCG Program Director Tara Schroeder competing for the title of the duck themed…but ducks are demonstrates how the water quality meter works to record temperature, conductivity, pH and dis- 2011 “Jackson’s Cake Boss.” yellow and are always accept- solved oxygen. Who will it be? Come and able. find out on Sunday May 29 at Five local chefs or restau- the Wildquack Duck River rant owners will judge the Festival. cakes and will select this year’s Mt. Washington Auto Road season passes on sale If you would like to enter “Jackson Cake Boss.” Judging PINKHAM NOTCH — free admission to the Mount Application at this competition give the will take place just prior to the Season passes for the Mt. Washington Observatory www.MtWashingtonAutoRoad. Jackson Area Chamber of announcing of the winners of Washington Auto Road are now Museum at the summit. com or fill out an application at Commerce a call at 383-9356 the Duck Race. Visitors will on sale. The pass allows access for the time of purchase. Applications or sign up on our website have the chance to vote on A season’s pass to the Mt. vehicle and all occupants, pro- will be available in the Stage www.JacksonNH.com. There “People’s Taste” award and Washington Auto Road offers vided vehicle meets Mt. Office inside the Mt. is a $25 entry fee per cake. sample the cakes for a $2 the pass holder unlimited access Washington Auto Road safety Washington Auto Road Lodge Enter as many cakes/cupcakes donation. Each winner will to the Mt. Washington Auto guidelines and vehicle limita- during regular operating hours. as you would like. The rules receive a $100 purse, a special- Road throughout the 2011 sea- tions. Pass is for an individual For more information, call 466- and regulations are: No nuts ly selected gift, a press release son. Wildflowers, sunrises, who must present both the pass 3988. or nut products used in any of will be sent out to area media strong winds: a season pass is the and valid driver’s license upon The Mt. Washington Auto the ingredients, all ingredients and the winners will be pic- perfect way to access the many arrival. Pass holder does not Road is currently closed as the must be logged and registered tured with their cakes on the aspects that make each drive up need to be the driver. road crew clears the road in with the Chamber of Jackson Area website at the Mt. Washington Auto Road To purchase a season pass, preparation for the 150th Commerce. Enough cake to www.JacksonNH.com. unique. Season pass includes download the Season Pass Anniversary season. serve at least 50 people should

Friday, April 29, 2011 Saturday, April 30, 2011 7:30pm

Barnstormers Theater Tamworth, NH

For ticket information & reservations (603) 356-3422

Admission $10.00

Page 6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Valley Folks & Focus North Conway Renewable Energy Project wins ACEC-New Hampshire Award The American Council of Reinvestment Act of 2009— Engineering Companies of 50-percent grant and 50-per- New Hampshire (ACEC- cent low-interest loan. NH) has honored the North The wastewater treatment Conway Water Precinct’s plant’s power supply is now (NCWP) renewable energy being augmented by 744 project as its overall winner solar panels, while 16 geot- in the 2011 Engineering hermal wells use the ground’s Excellence Awards competi- energy for the heating, venti- tion. The project includes lation and air conditioning upgrades at NCWP’s waste- system. These combined water treatment plant to efforts will offset energy reduce energy consumption requirements by providing and create new energy more than 200,000 kilowatt sources by installing solar hours of electricity annually. (Courtesy Photo) panels, geothermal wells and Based on the first three high-efficiency boilers. months of operation, the CDM completed feasibility geothermal system and new The Adventures of Peter Rabbit studies, design and construc- high-efficiency boilers will Arts in Motion presented “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” to a large and appreciate audience tion services for the project, help the facility save 12,000 Friday evening at Kennett High School's Loynd Auditorium. Over 20 local children participated which was intended to help gallons of oil per year. in the workshop, which took place during the April school vacation. "This is our second work- preserve the area’s natural The ACEC-NH annual shop of the year, with one more planned for July," said Bastoni-Rebmann, "The children really environment while creating Engineering Excellence have a ball and enjoy learning about the theater and performing for an audience. It is so grati- cost savings for NCWP and Awards competition recog- fying to see the excitement and joy on their faces." The next production is “The Miracle Worker” the community. The firm nizes engineering firms for opening May 19 and playing for two consecutive weekends at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in also helped the precinct projects that demonstrate a North Conway Village. secure $2.4 million of stimu- high degree of innovation, lus funding as part of the achievement and value. American Recovery and

Sunday May 1, 5-7pm only Cal Ripken Little League Benefit 100% proceeds to Cal Ripken Limited Menu

Tues. & Thurs. 11AM – 8PM Fri. & Sat. 11AM – 9PM • Sunday 11AM – 4PM GPS Location: 94 East Side Road, Conway, NH (Courtesy Photo) Ossipee Easter Egg Huntit 603-447-3838 Over 125 children braved the snow for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23. The Take out & Full Bar Available children quickly found 4,00 eggs hidden on the fields at the Ossipee Central School and in the school’s gym. Some children also won special Easter baskets when they picked specially marked eggs. The Easter Bunny also made an appearance. The event was sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 7 Valley Feature Randy Pierce, The Mighty Quinn and 2020 Vision Quest bring ability awareness to new heights By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer

RANDY PIERCE’S ZEST for life is as high as the moun- tains he climbs. He faces life’s challenges head-on. Pierce, 44, began to lose his vision at age in 1989, at 22 years of age, one year after graduating college. In 2000, he completely lost his eyesight due to an unknown neurological condition. Three years later, he experienced more neurological problems and lost his balance, the end result: Pierce says he spent one year, eight months and 22 days in a wheelchair, to be exact. (Courtesy Photo) In July 2010, along with his “The Mighty Quinn” loves to hike. Here he is on the summit of Mt. hiking team and his guide dog, Welch while Randy proposes to Tracy. Quinn, Pierce summitted Mount Washington, with a goal (Courtesy Photo) which boosted nerve signals are described to him. in mind to reach all 48, 4,000- Tracy, Randy and Quinn on Mt. Liberty. that would help his brain “I feel the emotion coming plus footers in the White relearn the balance signals and from people. I describe seven Mountains by the year 2020. Pierce. “I went to U.N.H., did a reward. He says it is important teach the damaged part of his mountain ranges reflecting, This past April he and Quinn little climbing and then went to try your best method of brain to hear the balance signal blues, purples, pinks, oranges, a also planned to run half of the blind and lost that ability,” he problem solving, talk to people more clearly. colorful explosion and say; ‘Can Boston Marathon, but a head adds. who have accomplished what “Your brain has plasticity you picture this,’” says Pierce. cold dampened the execution. “When I first went blind, I you are trying to do. [neuroplasticity] and can remap, When the children answer yes, How did he do it? Pierce tells was angry. We hesitate on Pierce tells the story of how other parts will relearn,” say Pierce says, well then maybe he his story and plans for 2020 change. But then you say how he learned to brush his teeth Pierce. This along with the help can see. “Vision is 80 percent Vision Quest. long do we want to be like this without getting toothpaste all of physical therapy, forearm neurological, the actual act is 20 PIERCE WAS BORN in [angry]? Then you experiment, over everything. “I went to crutches, two different guide percent I love to educate and Nashua, spent grade school and find an avenue that works for guide school, I’d brush my teeth dogs, a hiking stick, sheer deter- share ability awareness,” he high school in Colebrook. “I you. It has to matter enough. and would get toothpaste on my mination and seeking the adds. grew up in Colebrook. We Fortunately, I am pretty driv- shirt,” he says. To solve the reward, helped Pierce to walk, Now, about guide dog hiked Monadnock Mountain, it en,” says Pierce. problem he found someone that run and climb mountains again. Quinn. overlooks Colebrook in Pierce looked for rewards. “If had success at brushing teeth. There were low points. “QUINN IS A six and a half Vermont, There are lots of you try something and it is not “He told me to get rid of the “When I was in the wheelchair, year old yellow lab. He will Monadnocks, it means stand working, try another avenue, middle man, put the toothpaste this was the lowest part of my work for six to eight years and alone mountain,” explains when it works you get a taste of right into your mouth,” says life. Think about it, going blind will probably climb as long as Pierce. It worked, no more was a challenge, then I am in a he loves doing it,” says Pierce. toothpaste on the shirt, well not wheelchair, then my guide dog Quinn was born at the Guiding quite the first time, says Pierce dies and that kind of bond is Eyes Puppy Breeding Center in smiling. enormous. Pierce’s first guide Patterson, N.Y. and trained at Pierce’s neurological condi- dog Ostend passed away from the Guiding Eyes for the Blind tion worsened, when it impact- cancer. To honor Ostend, School there. Quinn has a spe- ed his balance, he lost the abili- Pierce did not give up. cial talent for hiking. Quinn and “I was thinking how hard Pierce have spent four years Lunch Tues-Sun: 11-2:00 • Dinner Nightly Beginning at 4:30pm ty to walk. Pierce spent almost Ostend worked, I want to honor together. Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Dishes two years using a wheelchair. this dog and not give up. “I am the only blind hiker Kid’s Menu • Dine In or Take Out After an MRI in 2006 which revealed the damage to his cere- Ostend was six and a half, agile, that uses a guide dog,” say 2197 White Mtn. Hwy. bellum, Pierce’s doctors began a athletic, his spirit never Pierce. Pierce says that human Rte. 16 “The Strip” North Conway series of six surgical procedures changed. “I will do it for the leads can be exhausting and 356-0123 • www.shalimarofindianh.com called trans-timpanic injections dog. I know if I don’t make the fatigue more than Quinn does. effort, I will be in the same spot Quinn earned the name, “The or worse. I got those rewarding Mighty Quinn.” experiences when you make the 2010 was a special year. OW choice, do the work and you get Pierce says Tracy (White) and N the reward,” says Pierce. he were married on 10-10-10, ONLY Disability can become an on the M/S Mount Washington 00! ability,” says Pierce. Disability with the lakes and mountains as $25. Did you know? just means you can’t do it, most a backdrop, they climbed everyone has something they Mount Washington in July and can’t do. “Five years ago, I in June they started 2020 Vision Jen’s Friends is currently supporting couldn’t walk. The most power- Quest. 46 local cancer patients. ful message is that you can 2020 Vision Quest is a 501c3 influence all, well most of the charity. All proceeds go to the things, in your life. It is the New Hampshire Association Help your neighbor, your friend, choice you make and how you for the Blind and the Guiding respond,” he adds. Eyes for the Blind, Quinn’s dog 5 messages your co-worker... Pierce brings his message to school, says Pierce. Both organ- to choose from Your choice of 5 inspirational charms on a school-aged children and to all izations helped Pierce. unisex leather necklace just $25, with all through his newly formed “Twenty/twenty is perfect Fa it h , proceeds to benefit your friends and organization 2020 Vision vision, the challenge of hiking Hope, neighbors through Jen’s Friends. Quest. the 48 is my original intent to Courage, For the past 10 years he has begin hiking them in 2010 and Wear a Jen’s Friends Amulet as a been speaking to children in complete in the year 2020,” says Believe grades one through 12. “The Pierce. & Strength. symbol of support and help a local! first thing I say to kids is: ‘What The organization is 100 per- do you think I can’t do?’’’ asks cent volunteer. “My staff gets The Jen’s Friends Amulet may be purchased at the following business locations: Pierce. After receiving all sorts underappreciated, Tracy, too. Fields of Ambrosia, The Mountain Ear, J Town Deli of answers, Pierce says that he Tracy does all the finance and thinks the right answer is: “I social media, right now there is North Country Fair Jewelers, Old Village Barbershop and Spruce Hurricane can’t see.” But then he describes or call Jen’s Friends at 603-356-5083 the sunsets he has seen as they see FEATURE page 11 Page 8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Passages

ENGAGEMENTS was born at Memorial DEATHS set out to climb all the peaks He also worked at Hospital in North Conway. in New Hampshire over 4,000 Wentworth’s Meat Market in Charles joins siblings Joey, feet. He scaled all but one. East Conway for thirty years. Kevin, Mackenzie, Reilly, Harold was an independent Mr. Locke was a member of Robert and Grace at home. sole and an intellectual. When the Hilltop Baptist Church in Guthrie Dale Lamneck he had cataract surgery on Parsonsfield, Maine. Guthrie Dale Lamneck was both his eyes he was unable to The family includes his wife born on April 2 to Kate and see for a few days. He amused of nearly sixty years, Louise John Lamneck of Chatham. himself by solving math prob- (Smith) Locke of Center The 7-pound, 10-ounce boy lems in his head.He wanted to Conway; three daughters, was born at Memorial live out his life in his home, Deborah A. Benshoof of Hospital in North Conway. but ultimately needed to be Payson, Ariz., Heidi J. Maternal grandparents are cared for at Mineral Springs Burroughs and her husband Whitaker-Reardon Ralph and Sally Fiore of Glen. for the last few months of his George of Conway and Lisa Corinne Whitaker of Paternal grandparents are life. M. Brown and her husband Conway and Alan Whitaker of Dave and Jill Lamneck of He is survived by his sister, Michael of Fryeburg, Maine; Fryeburg, Maine, announce Hamilton, Bermuda. Harriet Farr Vogt and her two sons, Leo “Robbie” R. the engagement of their Liam Carl Lyman Drew son-in-law, Tom Dunne; his Locke, Jr. of Center Conway daughter, Kristen Leigh to Liam Carl Lyman Drew was brother Leo E. Farr, Jr. and and Bruce W. Locke of North Justin Kevin Reardon of born on April 6 to Paula and Harold K. Farr his children, Cheri Farr Conway; eight grandchildren; Portland, Maine. Justin is the Travis Drew of Effingham. Harold K. Farr died on Dec. Keipper, Marshall G. Farr and three great grandchildren; son of Kevin and Betsy The 7-pound, 15-ounce boy 26, 2010 in North Conway. Ronald S. Farr, and his sister- three sisters, Ida M. Lowd of Reardon of Portland, Maine was born at Memorial Born on May 30, 1913, he was in-law, Dorothy Fago and her Conway, Rebecca A. Haney of and Janine Reardon of Hospital in North Conway. raised in Binghamton, N.Y., children John Fago and Celie Wolfeboro and Mary L. Irish Portland, Maine. Maternal grandparents are and spent summers on his Naunerle Fago. of Hiram, Maine and several Kristen graduated from John and Donna Rico of Uncle Harold Goodrich's nieces, nephews and many Fryeburg Academy, class of Wolfeboro. dairy farm in Hancock, Mass. close friends. 2004. She is a graduate of the Paternal grandparents are In high school he excelled in Leo R. Locke, Sr. He was pre-deceased by his University of Southern Kathy and Ralph Brooks of math, science and music.; he grandson, Eric J. Amey in Maine, class of 2008, with a Standish, Maine. actually helped his chemistry 1994 and three brothers, Bachelors’ in Finance. Kristen Liam joins siblings Tyler, teacher teach the class. He Lawrence A. Locke, Charles is a financial analyst at L.L. Jillian and George at home. played the clarinet and saxo- E. “Bunny” Locke and Bean in Freeport, Maine. Olivia Ann Smith phone professionally in a local Charles A. Locke. Justin graduated from Olivia Ann Smith was born swing band. Funeral services were held Westbrook High School, class on April 20 to Rachel Burnell Harold graduated in 1935 Wednesday, April 27 at 2 p.m. of 1998. He is a graduate of and Rob Smith of Conway. from MIT with a BS in in the First Church of Christ the University of Maine, class The 8-pound, 2-ounce girl physics. During the summer Congregational in North of 2002, with a Bachelors’ in was born at Memorial he worked in Freer, Texas for Conway. Burial was in Civil Engineering. Justin is an Hospital in North Conway. Schlumberge prospecting for Conway Village Cemetery in inside project consultant at Maternal grandparents are new reserves in the oil fields Conway. Visiting hours were Contech Construction Cindy Eaton of Brownfield, where he met his future wife Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Products, Inc. in Maine and Ralph and Alice Naunerle. Later in his career the Furber and White Funeral Scarborough, Maine. Burnell. he developed undersea map- Home in North Conway. The wedding is planned for Paternal grandparents are ping and missile guidance sys- The Locke family is Sept. 10 at The Bethel Inn in Wendy and Wyatt Ridlon of tems for General Instruments Leo R. Locke, Sr., 82, of requesting that all donations Bethel, Maine. Following a Sweden, Maine and Bradford and General Electric. Center Conway went home to be made to the Bryson honeymoon to Aruba, the Smith of Marblehead, Mass. He enjoyed outdoors sports be with his lord and savior on Herlihy Fund. Bryson is a couple will reside at their David Gabriel Avery including tennis, ice skating, April 22 at Mineral Springs in young local boy battling home in Westbrook, Maine. David Gabriel Avery was skiing and hiking. He skied North Conway with his family Ewing's Sarcoma. For more Justin Reardon and Kristen born on April 23 to Shantell with Naunerle in the Green by his side. Born in Conway, information, visit Whitaker McKay and David Avery of Mountains of Vermont and the son of Charles and Amy LetsHelpBryson.com or email Ossipee. the Berkshires, where they (McLellan) Locke, he was a [email protected]. BIRTHS The 8-pound, 7-ounce boy built a ski cabin on the family lifelong resident of the Valley. Checks can be made payable was born at Memorial farm in Hancock, Mass. While He was a U.S. Air Force to The Bryson Herlihy Fund. Charles Albert Murphy Hospital in North Conway. living in Boston, he would veteran of World War II. Please send all donations to Charles Albert Murphy was Maternal grandparents are take a train with his brother Leo had been employed, as The Bryson Herlihy Fund c/o born on March 27 to Kelley Lisa Saulenas of Ossipee. Leo to ski in North Conway, a logger, with Wilmer Smith, Furber and White Funeral and Patrick Murphy of North Paternal grandparents are where he later moved. Bob Sanborn, John Rowe and Home, P.O. Box 498, Home Conway. Lorna and David R. Avery of Harold remained active into Roger Garland for many years North Conway, NH 03860. The 8-pound, 3-ounce boy Wolfeboro. his 90s. After he turned 80 he in the Mt. Washington Valley.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 9 Money Matters Three steps to help save for short-term goals Presented by Myles J view the fund prospectus on prior to maturity. Bond values Crowe, CPA, CFP the Web site of the appropri- will decline as interest rates ate fund company. Please rise and are subject to avail- Pursuing short-term finan- carefully read the prospectus ability and change in price. cial goals, those that you'd like or the summary prospectus Certificates of deposit offer to achieve within one to five before investing. a guaranteed rate of return, years, such as a down payment Your investment is neither guaranteed principal and on a home or car can require a insured nor guaranteed by the interest and are generally different strategy than pursu- Federal Deposit Insurance insured by the FDIC (see for ing long-term goals. Here are Corporation or any other gov- additional information). Early some steps to help you save ernment agency. withdrawal of certificates of and invest when you're going Current performance deposit may be subject to to need your money sooner maybe higher or lower than penalty. rather than later. the past, which cannot guar- © 2011 McGraw-Hill Step 1: Be specific about antee future results. Financial Communications. All your goal. Setting a specific Share price, principal value, rights reserved. This column is pro- short-term goal will help you yield, and return will vary and duced by the Financial Planning to evaluate your progress will be priorities if you need ties aim to produce current you may have a gain or loss Association, the membership organ- toward meeting it. For the money within a few years. income, offer liquidity (how when you sell you shares. ization for the financial planning instance, the vague objective, Stocks can experience extreme quickly you can sell an asset), An investment in money community, and is provided by "I want to save money to buy a fluctuations over short-term and usually aren't subject to market funds is neither Myles Crowe, a local member of house," becomes "I want to periods. You don't want to be the dramatic ups and downs of insured nor guaranteed by the FPA. Myles is a Registered save $25,000 over five years to forced to sell your assets when stocks. Certificates of deposit Federal Deposit Insurance Principal, Securities offered put toward the down payment the value of your investment are interest-bearing debt Corporation or any other gov- through Cambridge Investment of a house in (town/city)." has dropped. More appropri- instruments with a wide range ernment agency. Although Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Step 2: Take steps to free up ate choices for short-term of maturities. In exchange for money market funds seek to Member FINRA/SIPC. extra cash. How will you save needs may be conservative purchasing a certificate of preserve the value of your Investment Advisor Representative, the money that you need? instruments that offer a more deposit, the investor will investment at $1 per share, it Cambridge Investment Research Eating out less often, cancel- stable return, such as short- receive the return of principal is possible to lose money by Advisors, Inc., a Registered ing a gym membership that term bond funds and money plus interest at the maturity investing in these funds. Investment Advisor. For more you don't use, or downgrading market funds. Federally date. Bonds are subject to interest information, call Myles at 383- your cable from a premium to insured savings vehicles, such Finally, remember that and market rate risk if sold 9614. a basic plan could easily free as certificates of deposit, could short-term financial objectives up $100 per month or more also play a role. should not take away from toward your goal. There are Understanding Short-Term investing for long-term goals. North Conway businesses probably many areas where Investments Investors should carefully you can save a few bucks. Short-term bond funds pri- consider the fund's investment Make a detailed list of what marily invest in U.S. govern- objectives, risks, charges and back Kismet with a limited you spend in an average ment or corporate debt with expenses before investing. To month and see where you maturities that range from one obtain a prospectus, or if avail- time Village Variety Pass could afford to trim. to three years. Money market able, a summary prospectus Step 3: Match your invest- funds pool investors' dollars to containing this and other ments or savings vehicles with buy money market instru- information, contact the your goal. Safety and liquidity ments. These types of securi- appropriate fund company or

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Page 10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 The Great Outdoors Nest Building By Susan M. Poirier on the treadmill, I head down- The mud, of course, is only U.N.H. Cooperative stairs for breakfast. The din- part of the story. The nest is Extension Master Gardener, ing room faces the front of the started with strands of materi- Carroll County house, and from there I watch al, including dead grass, a robin as it starts its nest. string, peeling bark; whatever FROM THE TREAD- Robin nests are very differ- fibers the robin can find, MILL I can view a corner of ent from heron nests, and not remove, and carry. Once I the beaver swamp behind the just in size. The herons appear watched a robin pulling house. The heron nests are to use only dead branches repeatedly at a length of string hidden from this angle, but I (with a dressing of pine). How still attached to a fence post in can often see the birds them- do they ever get that collec- the raspberry bed. It grabbed selves as they work on their tion of dead wood to remain the string in its beak, flew up, aerial structures. stable, staying on the tops of and then...back to square one. In mid-March, the first bird swaying trees even in storms, Finally I got some scissors and returns and stakes out a nest. and hold two to four large cut that string. Despite the work of winter youngsters? It’s amazing! Today’s robin had found a storms, the nests, which Dead branches can’t be woven nice strand of something appear to be no more than together the way supple small about eight or nine inches flimsy stacks of broken, dead live branches can be. long. It flew to a low branch of branches, are still intact. The I’ve stood on winter ice a fir, looked around quickly, early returnees get first pick of beneath the nests and seen then went up into a hidden the nests. Those that have daylight showing through. I part of the tree. All day long been used for five or six years just don’t understand how that robin will work, and by now are significantly larger they manage to remain intact. tomorrow it will have a nice than those newly constructed The robin’s nest makes far cozy nest. Twice, robins have in the last year or two. more sense. It’s constructed of nested above the bay window Once the females return (I (Susan Poirier Photo) Heron nest much finer material, glued in the dining room. We had a assume, though I don’t know together and to the branch wonderful view of the nest- for sure, that the early arrivals to be small pine branches. Back and forth the birds fly, with mud. Now think about building process. A few trips are males), the nests get Once again a bird flies off in for more than an hour each this: the robin has no bucket to the nest, then a quick break spruced up. A male flies off to search of a tall pine. Now I morning. Lots of trips to dead or wheelbarrow and no hands, to hunt for food, followed by a a dead tree. Using his strong can clearly see the action, as branches mean a new nest is so every bit of mud must be return to nest-building. beak, he breaks off a branch one pine is directly in line being built. Trips to pine trees carried in its beak. It’s easy to see why it is ille- and returns with it to the nest. with the window. A landing on mean mating has occurred. By Thousands of trips from a gal to move an active nest or He sets it down. I’ve watched a branch, a stretch of the neck, the middle of April, several mud puddle to the nest, back to collect used birds' nests. while a female eyed the then a pull, and a branch is herons are sitting on nests and forth and back and forth, The amount of labor involved branch and then gave her broken off. From the ground, while others are still standing one dab at a time. Imagine if is extreme and it’s all done assent for mating. Afterwards, it’s easy to see which nests are guard at their nests, waiting you were building a brick wall after the arduous migration she took the branch and occupied even if I can’t see the and watching. Last spring, the and had to carry each brick back from winter quarters. Do arranged it carefully into the female on the eggs. If the nest final nests of the season were singularly and from a distance. the birds a favor: Watch from collection. has sprigs of green showing, I being built in mid-May. The labor involved is inten- a distance, don't disturb, and The finishing touch seems know that nest is in use. After my morning exercise sive and immense. leave the nests alone.

Pierce says the statistics about ities are in place. Pierce say they mountain, that is the donor’s Year. His fandom led him to an Feature blindness are shocking. “Today host an annual dinner, have pro- name on his backpack, he says. HBO feature, which was nomi- from page 8 there are 4.4-million blind peo- motions, a silent auction. Pierce welcomes challenges. nated for a Sports Emmy in ple, in 2020 there will be 32 Anyone can donate on the orga- “I have waded through the 2008. He has been awarded the a pretty good following on million,” says Pierce. He adds nization’s website: Everglades, body surfed, sat Teva Life Agent Award for Facebook,” he says. Both Pierce the reason is the aging of the www.2020visionquest.org, he with Jim Croce’s widow and someone who has a love of life, and Quinn have a blog. baby boomers and the onset of adds. didn’t even know who she was he explains. 2020 Vision Quest promotes macular degeneration in older “Raising money isn’t my and I have met a United States “Blindness helped craft me, teamwork, communication, adults. “We are progressing strength, but if enough people president,” he says. maybe even to more than what problem solving, achievement tremendously to find a cure,” he see what we are doing, we are Pierce has been honored I would have been,” says Pierce. through adversity and aware- says. enabled,” he says. Anyone who many times. A true blue New For more information visit: ness, not just from a blind per- To raise money for 2020 donates 100 dollars will be car- England Patriot’s Fan he was www.visionquest.org or look for spective. Vision Quest, fundraising activ- ried on Pierce’s back up the named their 2001 Fan of the them on Facebook. AUCTIONAUCTION Selling to the Highest Bidder Above: $135,000

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Dick Hamilton of Littleton is the president of the Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund. For more information on the Legacy Fund, its mission and ways to get involved, visit www.NHOldMan.org.

Page 12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Out & About Out & About with the Easter Bunny Photos By Dennis Coughlin

Kiss For Bunny. Zoe Groves of Conway (daughter of Catch-M-All’s Clay Groves) gives the Easter Bunny a kiss on the nose during an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by The Cupcakery in North Conway.

Doggie Treat. Catie Hoberg of Canton, Mass. offers a doggie treat to Maya, family pet of the Resendes family of Denmark, Maine, during a "Doggie Easter Egg Hunt," hosted by For Your Paws Only in North Conway on Saturday, April 23.

Enthusiastic Hiker. Ellie Eastman of Chatham was on hand at the Dahl Wildlife Sanctuary Grand Reopening on Saturday, April 23. Eastman and about a dozen visitors joined N.H. Audubon's director of land management, Phil Brown, for a walking tour of the 60-acre preserve.

Easter Celebration. On a foggy Easter Sunday Ready To Pass. Kennett High School junior, Jesse morning Basil Rehill (center), guitarist on the Wheeler, looks for an open teammate during the Praise Team at the Valley Christian Church on Eagles first home game of the season on April 18, East Conway Road played for the gathered con- against Trinity High School. The visiting gregation and Pastor John Leonard, as they cele- Pioneers went on to score a 5-2 victory over the brated Easter with a sunrise service at the Scenic Eagles. Vista in Intervale on April 24.

Easter Bunny and Friends. Isabelle Fitzsimmons and Devon Ouellette both from North Conway joined Coach. The Kennett Eagles lacrosse team, led by coach Jared the Easter Bunny at The Cupcakery for an Easter egg hunt. Doherty played Trinity High School on April 18.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 13 On the Rockpile Week of April 19 through 25 Living up to its reputation By Stacey Kawecki ture to inch above freezing, Meteorologist and Weather which in turn caused some Observer melting (a common theme on Mount Washington Observatory the summit in April). While melting occurred and As per usual, Mount started to flood the bottom of Washington has certainly lived the tower, a cold front barreled up to its reputation this week. across New England on Thunderstorms, blowing snow, Wednesday night, dropping 115 mph winds, melting, rain. If temperature to a chilly six you can name it, it probably degrees on Thursday. High happened on the summit this pressure started to build behind week. Starting with Tuesday, this low pressure system, and high pressure overhead provid- winds responded by gusting up ed beautiful views and a respite to 115 mph Thursday, mid- (Courtesy Mount Washington Observatory) from more exhausting weather morning. Winds eventually Another breathtaking view from the summit for the diminished summit crew diminished, and high pressure (one of the observer’s was on weather that is not conducive to as rain poured in the valley. encouraged the crews to unload overtook the region on Friday vacation and the other had a shift change held up as well. Upon the upcoming shift’s and load at lightning speed. once again clearing the sum- dental emergency). However, Thunderstorms shook the sum- arrival, lightning flashed, thun- The warm front causing the mits. Friday’s weather felt like a Wednesday’s reputation for mit early Wednesday morning der roared, and ice pellets and thunderstorm caused tempera- tropical vacation compared to Thursday’s and the crew was even able to bust out the portable grill – grilling ham- burgers on the deck for dinner. True to Mount Washington form, that only lasted until Saturday, when yet another warm front approached New England. Snow began early in the morning, changing to freez- ing precipitation by the after- noon. As temperature inched above the melting point, winds accelerated gusting up to 83 mph. The precipitation ended, but fog persisted through Monday. Easter Sunday, the accompa- nying cold front crossed the region, and temperatures cooled to the upper 20s. On Monday, high pressure started to build behind the exiting low. Winds took a nosedive and temperature rose to the upper 30s. The high even allowed for a few hours of sunshine on the summits! The crew took full advantage of the light winds and warm temperatures to toss a Frisbee on the observation deck. Once again, the pleasant weather would not last long. By Monday afternoon, rain show- ers, ice pellet showers, and snow had begun to fall. Fog engulfed the summits once again, and the meltdown continued as temper- ature stayed above freezing. Melting snow and ice is the transition from winter to sum- mer. In almost no time at all, the summit will be flooded with visitors and tourists instead of water. Hopefully the weather maintains its status quo and continues to be interesting and unpredictable! WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow April 19 29 15 0.03” 0.20” 20 38 14 0.51” 0.30” Amy Watson 21 24 6 0.26” 1.30” Hearing Instrument Specialist 22 25 12 — — NH #542 23 38 14 0.40” 2.10” 24 37 18 T — 25 39 27 0.06” 0.20” Highest recorded wind gust,April 21, 115 miles per hour out of the West. Page 14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Valley Round-Ups

At Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center Documentary screening of ‘Beijing Taxi,” April 29 “Beijing Taxi” will be gles to reconcile enormous screened on Friday, April 29 contradictions while adjust- at 7:30 p.m. at the Leura Hill ing to a new capitalist system Eastman Performing Arts that can seem foreign to Center on the campus of some in the Communist- Fryeburg Academy. “Beijing ruled and educated society. Taxi” is a feature-length doc- Candid and perceptive in its umentary that vividly por- filming approach and highly trays the ancient capital of cinematic and moody in style, (Courtesy Photo) China undergoing a pro- “Beijing Taxi” takes us on a (left to right): Join facilitator Becky Mulkern, ND, Olga Morrill found transformation. The lyrical journey through frag- from the Conway Public Library and volunteer Diane Dechape for screening and will be answer- intimate lives of three taxi ments of a society riding the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium on April ing questions after the film. drivers are seen through a bumpy roads to moderniza- 30 at the Conway Public Library. With stunning imagery of humanistic lens as they navi- Beijing and a contemporary tion. Though its destination gate a quickly morphing city, score rich in atmosphere, unknown, the drivers contin- confronting modern issues “Beijing Taxi” communicates ue to forge ahead. The run- ‘Awakening the Dreamer, and changing values. The a visceral sense of the com- ning time is 78 minutes. three protagonists radiate a mon citizens’ persistent Tickets are $8 for adults Changing the Dream warm sense of humanity attempts to grasp the elusive. and $5 for seniors (65-plus) despite the struggles that The 2008 Summer Olympic and students. You many pur- Symposium,’ April 30 each faces in adapting to new Games serve as the backdrop chase tickets online at realities of life in the modern for “Beijing Taxi's” story, a www.fryeburgacademy.org or The Conway Library invites urgency of the issues facing our city. coming out party for a rising by contacting the box office the community to a symposium fragile planet, challenge our The film's director, Miao nation and a metaphor for at 207-935-9232. on Saturday, April 30 at the inherited worldview and its role Wang, will join us for this Chinese society and its strug- Conway Library from 12:30 to in bringing us where we are 4:30 p.m. to explore a new glob- today—freeing us from our cur- al and local vision built on sus- rent assumptions, thinking and tainability, spiritual fulfillment behavior, view the future as not and social justice. inevitable, but rather as “creat- This symposium is inspired able,” and be profoundly by indigenous people of the encouraged as an integral mem- rainforest and the Pachamama ber of an ever-expanding net- Alliance, which was recently work of global citizens commit- labeled “the most important sin- ted to sustainability, social jus- gle NGO in the world right tice and spiritual fulfillment. now” by Paul Hawken author of Led by trained facilitator vol- “Blessed Unrest.” unteer Becky Mulkern, ND, as This symposium is for all well as volunteers Diane individuals who care about what Dechape and Kevin Connerton, is happening in our world, our this participatory symposium communities and our families. uses experiential exercises in As part of the agenda of the order to powerfully guide par- presentation, we will examine ticipants to a place of possibility, our biggest challenges and creativity, community and opportunities today such as the action. By combining video state of the industrial and non- segments, guided group interac- industrial worlds and the think- tions, quiet self-reflection and ing that brought us to where we shared feelings and ideas, an are now. A new dream: new individual is given the opportu- ideas about what really matters, nity to gain insights that gener- leading us to deep connections ate hope, inspiration, purpose and surprising solutions and and a commitment to individual how everyone can be a con- and collective action. tributing part of what has been For more information or to emerging at this time. register, call Becky Mulkern, Through the symposium, ND at 447-3070 or register at individuals will have an oppor- the Conway Library with Olga tunity to reconnect deeply with Morrill by calling 447-5552. the scope, complexity and At Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center The Met: Live in HD, ‘Il Trovatore,’ April 30 As part of The Met: Live in This cast will star in four per- HD series, “Il Trovatore” will be formances, including the April broadcast live at the Leura Hill 30 matinee that will be transmit- Eastman Performing Arts ted to movie theaters around the Center on Saturday, April 30 at globe as part of The Met: Live 1 p.m. in HD series. David McVicar’s production Expected running time is of Verdi’s, “Il Trovatore” will be three hours, 15 minutes. Please conducted by James Levine. note that timings are approxi- Marcelo Álvarez will play mate and casting is subject to Manrico, joined by three singers change. who earned rave reviews for Tickets are $26 for adults, their performances in the pro- $23 for seniors and $18 for stu- duction’s premiere engagement: dents. Tickets may be ordered Sondra Radvanovsky as through the box office by call- Leonora, Dolora Zajick as ing: 207-935-9232 or at Azucena, and Dmitri www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac. Hvorostovsky as Count di Luna. The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 15 Valley Round-Ups

White Birch Books to host ‘Dreaming of Wolves,’ May 1 At Grand Summit Hotel Continuing their Sunday modernizes and development Miss MWV afternoon event program, infiltrates the region. A 35- White Birch Books will wel- minute audio-visual tour of Teen come Alan Sparks for a multi- the Carpathian Mountains of media presentation on his Eastern and Central Europe book, “Dreaming of Wolves: will follow the talk, featuring Scholarship Adventures in the Carpathian folk music from the countries Mountains of Transylvania.” of the region: Romania, Event, May 1 Sparks will be at the store on Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Sunday, May 1, starting at 2 Republic and Poland. The Formal Wear portion of p.m. Sparks is (or has been) an the 2011 Miss Mount Part travelogue, part mem- engineer, writer, actor and Washington Valley Teen oir, part natural and cultural teacher. An avid walker, hiker, Scholarship Event will take history,” Dreaming of Wolves” backcountry skier and animal place on Sunday, May 1 at the presents a unique and thought- tracker, Sparks has lived, Grand Summit Hotel in Bartlett provoking story of adventure. worked, and trekked exten- at 7 p.m. Young ladies in grades Through a series of entertain- sively in the wilds of Central seven through 12 from through- ing vignettes and informative and Eastern Europe. A vora- out the Valley will vie for the essays, the author paints an cious reader, he enjoys study- title and more than $2,000 in intimate and intricate portrait ing the natural and cultural scholarship money. of the lives of wolves, of the history of the places he visits. Now in it's 22nd year, more researchers who study them, Sparks currently divides his than $30,000 has been earned and of the rural people who time between Krakow, Poland, by contestants to date. It is not a share their territory in a and the United States as he "beauty pageant." Contestants remote mountainous region of works on the sequel to are scored on their interview, Eastern Europe ? an exotic Dreaming of Wolves. public speaking and poise abili- land that has remained largely All are welcome at this free ties. untouched by modern trends event. White Birch Books is Tickets are $5 each and may and undiscovered by western located in North Conway be purchased from contestants travelers. Village just south of the park, or at the door. Local radio per- In his presentation, Sparks across from TD Bank. For sonality Cooper Fox will again will describe the ecology and more information about the serve as Maser of Ceremonies behavior of the wolves in event, or to reserve a copy of and there will be special per- Transylvania, their historical “Dreaming of Wolves,” call formances by M&D and present status, and issues White Birch Books at 356- Productions and by Cadence. of coexistence and conserva- 3200 or visit online at Also this year, the Grand tion as the Romanian economy www.whitebirchbooks.com . Summit is opening Crawford's Pub for dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and offering a two for $20 entree special. Reservations are Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinner Series encouraged, by phoning 374- 2154, but walk-ins will be wel- Jo Putnam, storyteller, educator and writer to perform, May 5 come. For additional informa- On Thursday evening, May 5, are often the fodder for stories. wildlife walks wooded trails, tion, visit: http://missmwv- storyteller Jo Putnam visits the Listening to and observing peo- climbs mountains, cross coun- teen.webs.com or phone Lisa at Corner House Inn’s Storytelling ple and the splendor of the nat- try skis, snow-shoes, swims, 374-6241. Dinner Program at 6:30 p.m. ural world is her ongoing inspi- kayaks and volunteers with Jo's vibrant storytelling presen- ration for story creation. The Mariposa Museum of Horse tations spring from a lifetime's An adopted member of the World Cultures, The Harris wealth of experiences as teacher, Ojibwa (Chippewa) Nation, Center for Conservation Association writer, workshop designer, envi- many of Jo's stories are those of Education and N.H. Audubon ronmentalist, camp counselor, this land's native peoples that Society's Loon Preservation Meeting set mountain trip leader, widely she believes promote respect for Committee. traveled military wife, mother, the natural world and reflect the Storytelling Dinners are for May 2 grandmother and outdoor connection of all creation. Wolf adaptations of stories told by held every Thursday evening enthusiast. A native of northern Spirit and The Legend of the Nick Hockings, her Ojibwa at the Corner House Inn in The White Mountain Horse Illinois, Jo's mid-western roots Medicine Wheel are her written mentor and friend. Center Sandwich from late Association's May meeting will When not directly involved October through the month of be a presentation on Trailer in the art of storytelling, writ- May. For more information Safety, Maintenance and ing, devouring stacks of books and reservations contact the Inspection by Gary Shackford or practicing the fine art of Corner House Inn at 284- of All Around RV in Center doing nothing, Jo, an outdoor 6219 or online at info@corner- Conway NH. Starting at 6:30 enthusiast and observer of houseinn.com. p.m. on Monday, May 2, this presentation will be a show and tell, with an opportunity to get a Hou close up look at the functional ’s se o parts of the trailer, see how an f P nn i things work and where potential e zz problems can arise. This presen- r a tation is applicable to all types of B trailers not just horse trailers and will have a Q&A opportuni- ty so feel free to bring an inter- ested friend (or spouse) to learn all about it from Gary owner/operator who has 20- plus years of experience in the business. The location is at All Around RV on Burbank Road in Center Conway, off Rt 302 just east of Mill Street. Follow the road until you see a lot of RVs on the left and a large garage around the bend in the road (max 5 Roundabout Acoustic Rock min). Please drive slowly near the houses. For more informa- tion you can call or e-mail Trish Sponsored by: SAT. APRIL 30TH 6-9 PM The Kalled Gallery | Points North Financial | The Folk Cellar | Brewster Academy | Tuc Me Inn | The Laker | Wolfeboro Copy Ashworth at 498-2008/356- The Wolfeboro Inn | Great Waters Music Festival | This Ad is sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank 356-2277 4438 or tashworth@roadrun- ner.com. Page 16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Downstream Conway Rips perfect for beginner and intermediate paddlers By Darron Laughland Contributing Writer

APRIL IS THE time of high water and creeking for the kayakers of the Valley. As we enter into May and early June (if the water holds), paddlers who are less intrepid or lack expensive cold weather gear may start making their way to the rivers. A great stretch that is often running at a perfect level for beginner and interme- diate paddlers is the section of the Saco River from Davis Park to the takeout just past the Conway Police Station. The stretch is commonly referred to as: “The Conway Rips” or “The Town Run,” by paddlers. At higher flows it can become a class III, but it is real- ly a class I-II section, ideal for beginners and intermediate kayakers, and open canoeists. For a longer run and an addi- tional rapid, paddlers can put in on the Swift River just below the covered bridge on West (Kristina Whitten Photo) Side Road, near a small parking Route 302 Rapid, looking down from the left shore just above the start of the rapid at a low but runnable level. lot. The bank here is steep, so use caution while climbing form here at higher levels. This Inexperienced paddlers will A disclaimer I offer is that canoeists until the flow has down with your boat. The short rapid is followed by more need to have some stronger “beginner paddler” in this con- dropped to typical low water “Swift River Saco Confluence flat-water, before the largest paddlers around to assist in a text is a person who is in a summer levels. Rapid” here is short, with an rapid on the stretch. rescue and help show them the whitewater or river-running easier line right of center. For Powerline Rapids take their easiest line. It’s fun for white- craft, with appropriate gear, Darron Laughland has paddled paddlers working on skill name from the high-tension water canoeists, and unless it’s who has received at least some whitewater in canoes, rafts, and development, the boulders power lines overhead. At medi- really stomping, is a nice step instruction in whitewater pad- other craft for two decades. He is here provide opportunity for um and higher water, this rapid up for beginners or an early dling and self-rescue. This sec- currently a raft guide and trip practicing whitewater strokes has some large waves and a few season run for intermediate tion is not appropriate for leader for ELC Rafting and pad- and navigating current and jets features that can easily upset a boaters. recreational kayakers and dles regionally. of water. beginner paddler’s boat. What Just past the confluence of makes it appropriate for teach- the Saco and Swift, a riffle ing paddling and a first run for forms at a rock pile just beginners is the large pool at upstream of the covered the bottom that allows swim- bridge. It offers some features ming paddlers and gear to be to play around with, including collected if needed. The line is some small waves. Immediately typically run right down the past the covered bridge are a middle or just to the right of set of eddies, one at the beach center. There are some large and one behind the center pier waves in the second half that of the bridge. An eddy is creat- spice things up a bit. Canoeists ed by an obstacle in the river coming down this stretch can that forces the river flowing catch some air coming off past the rock or land feature, to some the waves. It is worth get- Dr. Ryan Scannell & Dr. James Stark actually flow back upstream ting out upstream of it to take a towards the object. look, especially for less experi- Whitewater paddlers rely on enced parties. Mother’s Day Special Botox eddies for many reasons, such After the large pool at the as slowing down or stopping to bottom of Powerline, the river $ 00 Restylane • Juvederm rest or look at what’s coming slows for a short stretch, before 50 OFF Radiesse • Latisse up, set up for a move or watch turning to the left. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 17 Valley Round-Ups Storyhill performing at Fryeburg Academy, May 6 Entertainment Fryeburg Academy’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center is very excited to be Lounges, Taverns & Pubs bringing back the fantastic folk (N)=Nightlife, (A)=Afternoon, (D)=Dinner, (B)=Brunch duo Storyhill on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Almost There - Albany Storyhill is a folk duo that Simon Crawford Fri., April 29 (A) Classic Pop brings infectious melodies, smart story songs and heart- Brennan’s Pizza – Redstone breaking harmonies together in Roundabout Acoustic Sat., April 30 (N) Acoustic Rock one perfect package. Chris Rock Band Cunningham and John Hermanson grew up and started Club 550 - North Conway performing together as DJ All Week (N) Karaoke/Dancing teenagers, while living in Bozeman, Montana. Both were passions that made them close the many sorrows that accom- The Conway Cafe - Conway Village musical from the get-go, singing friends and lifelong musical pany them. Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Host: Ronzony with choirs, playing in bands collaborators. Tickets are $20 for adults, and mastering many musical Now, with the release of $15 for seniors and $10 for stu- The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich instruments—piano, guitar, their new album “Shade of the dents. Group rates are avail- Libby Franck Thurs., April 28 (N) Storytelling Dinner trumpet, violin, harmonica, bass Trees,” Storyhill confirms that able for groups of 10 or more. Sta’s Fri., April 29 (N) Acoustic Rock and accordion. Although their they are one of the most For more information or to 7th grade world geography class important songwriting duos purchase tickets visit Darby Field Inn – Albany is what ostensibly brought them today. Mixing old-fashioned www.fryeburgacademy.org or Rebecca Fey Fri., April 29 (N) Celtic Folk together, it was their musical storytelling with hauntingly call the box office at 207-935- spare acoustic arrangements, 9232. they sing about love, war and Delaney’s - North Conway Justin Jaymes Wed., May 4 (N) Rock

Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson “N.Y. Short Film Concert” Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway returns Saturday, May 7. Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners “Asbury Shorts,” New York Concert” will present a pro- Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music City’s longest running short gram of “hits” from the past film exhibition, will present combined with new interna- Red Jacket Mountain View Resort – North Conway their acclaimed program tional honorees selected from Bob Rutherford Fri., & Sat., April 29 & 30 (N) Solo Guitar known as “The Short Film the world’s top film festivals. Concert,” at the Leura Hill Highlights of the two-hour Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Eastman Performing Arts program include: “Our Time is Jeremy Dean Fri., April 29 (N) Acoustic & Rock Center on Saturday, May 7h at Up,” the 2010 Oscar Nominee Tim Theriault Sat., April 30 (N) Acoustic & Folk 7:30 p.m. The theater is locat- for Best Live Action Short Open Mic Night Every Monday (N) Host: Carl Iacozilli ed at 18 Bradley Street in Film from Los Angeles come- Fryeburg on the campus of dy director Rob Pearlstein. River’s Edge Tavern - Indian Mound Golf Club - Center Fryeburg Academy. Therapist Dr. Leonard Stern Ossipee Asbury Shorts NY, making discovers he has six weeks to Karaoke & DJ Saturdays (N) Host: Bill Grover their third appearance in live and adopts a fresh method Fryeburg, annually screens of treatment…being brutally Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village new and classic short films at honest! Dennis & Davey Saturdays (N) Celtic/Folk theatrical venues across the Tickets are $10 for general country providing the public a admission/ and $7 for students. Up Country Tavern - North Conway rare opportunity to see world- Call 207-935-9232 for all show DJs Thursday – Saturday (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing class, independently-produced information and directions or shorts on the big screen, rather email: boxoffice@fryeburga- The Wentworth - Jackson Village than a computer or iPod. cademy.org. The presentation Judy Herrick Fri. & Sat., April 29 & 30 (N) Piano Celebrating their 31st year the is recommended for ages 16 organizers of “The Short Film and above. White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Mike Jewell Sun., May 1 (B) Piano Brunch

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Page 18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Valley Round-Ups Chocorua Mountain Club Trail Clearing set for May 7 Come one, come all to Trail assess teams, assign trails and and be prepared to meet snow hike we also have work to be Big House (on Loring Road). Clearing Day on Saturday, work details, and hand out at higher altitudes. If some done on the trails for hikers Festivities begin after crews May 7. Meet in the Wheeler tools and first aid kits. The folks could bring a ?-inch and and cross-country skiers in come off the mountain or field (coming from the day is adaptable for all ages a 9/16-inch socket and socket CLCF Conservation land around 5 p.m. CMC Annual Narrows Bridge the driveway and skill levels. wrench to loosen the bolts (lighter hiking, two to three Meeting will start around 7 is on Chocorua Lake road just Please bring your own water holding the signs to the trees, hours). And for those who p.m. past Loring Road on the right) and food, loppers and gloves if it would be great to have one would like to do just a little We hope to see many faces, between 8 and 8:30 a.m. to you have them. Dress in layers on each crew. light raking or culvert clearing young and old, at Trail There are three work lakeside, The Grove and The Clearing this year. For more options, so every level of skill Island will have a work crew, information, contact Ken and/or enthusiasm are too (no hiking, two to three Smith at ‘Tribute to 19th Century encouraged to join a crew. hours). [email protected]. First priority will be clearing Everyone is welcome at the Visit the Chocorua website for Mothers’ Hearthside trails on Mt. Chocorua and social hour and dinner (sal- more updates and announce- Paugus (a full-day hiking and ads/desserts are potluck and ments about the 2011 season working). For those who BYOB) followed by the CMC at http://chocorualakeassocia- Dinner, May 7 might want a less rigorous Annual Meeting at the Balch tion.wordpress.com/. Treat your mother or spe- cial lady to a delightful hearth- cooked meal highlighting the culinary achievements of sig- nificant women in history. Our “Tribute to 19th Century Mothers,” themed Hearthside Dinner will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. and pays tribute to New Hampshire’s own Sarah Josepha Hale, renowned cookbook author and poet Julia Ward Howe, the first person to propose ‘Mother’s Day’ as a holiday. Dinner will feature recipes from Hale’s book and other tasty dishes that all mothers are sure to enjoy. The menu includes, hearth baked chick- person. The Hearthside en pie, pork & potato cro- Dinners are suitable for ages quettes with cream sauce, 16 and up. Make your reserva- green beans fricassee, green tion by, Friday, April 29 before onion bread with fresh butter, 12 p.m. by calling 323-7591 or assorted preserves and pickles, toll free 1-800-686-6117. buttermilk shortcakes with rhubarb compote and fresh cream, tea, coffee and sparkling lemon-orangeade. Hearthside Dinners are an intimate gathering, where 12 adult guests join in the prepa- ration of a traditional 19th century dinner cooked on the open hearth. Museum inter- preters, dressed in period cos- tume guide guests as they learn about historic food preparation, ingredients and historic cooking tools. Once dinner is prepared, guests gather family style at the hearth to relish a hearty meal and lively conversation. New to this year’s dinners are, his- toric trivia with culinary prizes, expanded menus, recipe booklets containing historic foodways information and a display of historic cook- books and tools. Cost to attend is $40 per

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Friday 29 tion, call 383-6640. A.A. Meetings. There are Preschool Story Hour. several AA Meetings held The Remick Farm and daily throughout Carroll Museum located on County. Call 1-800-593- Cleveland Hill Road in 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net Tamworth will hold a story to find one near you. hour for preschoolers from Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. 10 to 11 a.m. The program at the Gibson Center, cor- is free and no reservations ner of White Mountain needed to attend. The story Highway and Grove Street hour is geared toward chil- in North Conway. Call 800- dren age two to five. For 593-3330 or go to more information, call 323- www.nhaa.net to find one 7591. near you. Quilt Making. The Community Food Center. Freedom Christian Church The Sandwich/Tamworth Ladies Guild will meet Community Food Center every Monday, weather per- based at St. Andrew’s in the mitting from 10 a.m. to 2 Valley Episcopal Church on p.m. to make quilts for char- Whittier Road is open every ity. Bring a bag lunch. All Tuesday and Friday from 10 welcome, no matter age or a.m. to noon. Anyone need- ability. For more informa- ing assistance at other times, (Courtesy Photo) tion, call Myrtle at 539- call 284-7778. 5831. Friday Painter’s Studio. Preschool Story Hour White Mountain Horse The Friday Painters group Assoc. Meeting. The On Monday, May 2, The Remick Farm and Museum located on Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth White Moutnain Horse will return indoors for the will hold a story hour for preschoolers from 10 to 11 a.m. The program is free and no reservations winter at the MWV Arts needed to attend. The story hour is geared toward children age two to five. For more information, Association will hold their Association Visual Arts call 323-7591. May meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Center located at 16 All Round RV in Center Norcross Place in North dents of Freedom, held at the Grand Summit Gibson Center Programs. Conway. A hands-on pres- Conway. The group will Effingham and Ossipee at Hotel in Bartlett at 7 p.m. The Gibson Center for entation of trailer safety will meet every Friday from 9 the First Christian Church Young ladies will vie for the Senior Services in North be presented by Gary a.m. to 1 p.m. New partici- in Freedom Village. For title and more than $2,000 Conway offers a number of Shackford. The program is pants, as well as all experi- more information call 539- in scholarship money. activities and informational free and open to the public. ence levels and mediums are 2637. Tickets are $5 per person programs for seniors, For more informaitn,c all 498-2008. welcome. The program is ‘Awakening the Dreamer’ and are available at the door. including yoga and mobility free to members and a small Symposium. The Conway For more information, call classes, a game day, comput- Tuesday 3 donation is greatly appreci- Public Library will present Lisa at 374-6241. er labs, dances, support Bread Basket Food ated from non-members. “Awakening the Dreamer, MTMC Faculty Concert. groups, movies, health relat- Pantry. The Bread Basket For more information or to Changing the Dream” The Mountain Top Music ed service programs and Food Pantry at the River sign up, call 356-2787. Symposium with Becky Center faculty will present trips. Call 356-3231 for Church across from Music for Babies & Mulkern, ND from 12:30 to “MTMC2- A Concert of details. McSherry’s Nursery in Preschoolers. Sharon 4:30 p.m. Explore a new Duets,” at the Inn at Thorn Life Drawing Sessions. Center Conway will be open Novak of Mountain Top global and local vision built Hill in Jackson at 4 p.m. The Mt. Washington Valley the second and third Music will present music for on sustainability, spiritual Faculty will perform duos Arts Association located at Tuesdays of the month from Babies and Preschoolers at fulfillment and social justice. ranging from classical to Norcross Circle in North 4 to 6 p.m. For more infor- the MWV Children’s The program is free and country to jazz. Donations Conway will hold life draw- mation, call 447-6633. Museum in North Conway open to the public. are greatly appreciated. For ing session on the second Crohn’s, Colitis, I.B. every Friday at 11 a.m. This Donations are greatly more information, call 447- and fourth Mondays of the Support Group. The is a great way to introduce appreciated. For more infor- 4737. month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Crohn’s Colitis and I.B. sup- your child to music. mation or to register, call Monday 2 class is $10 per session for port group will meet on the Suggested donation is $5 447-3070 or 447-5552. members and $12 for non- Agape Food Pantry. Agape second Tuesday of each per child. For more infor- members. Artists should Sunday 1 Food Pantry is open month in the private confer- mation, call 356-2992. bring their own materials 9th Annual Taste of the Monday, Wednesday and ence room at the Met New Moms Connect including the medium of . The Valley. The 9th Annual Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., Coffeehouse in North choice and a drawing board. Madison Library will pres- Taste of the Valley fundrais- located at the Ossipee Valley Conway at 6:30 p.m. The For more information or to ent “New Moms Connect,” er will be held at the Red Bible Church on Route 16 public is welcome. For more register, call 356-2787. a social time for moms, Jacket Mountain View (across from NAPA) in West information, email . babies and toddlers from Resort in North Conway Ossipee. Mountain View Knitters. [email protected] 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each The Mountain View T.O.P.S. Meeting. TOPS from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and Canterbury Trails. The Friday in the library’s chil- Knitters will meet at 9:45 #129 of Conway weight loss have a taste of delicious Fryeburg Walking Group at dren’s room. The program a.m. at the St. Elizabeth class will meet every foods from 15 participating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is free and open to the pub- Anne Seton Church located Tuesday at the Conway area restaurants. There will Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile lic. For more information, on Main Street in Fryeburg. United Methodist Church be a silent auction with a on Mondays and Thursdays call 367-8545. This month will include our in Conway Village. Weigh- variety of useful and fun at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, we Saturday 30 annual potluck luncheon. in begins at 5:15 p.m. with items and gift certificates. cancel. All welcome. Wear Knitters of all abilities are the meeting at 6:30 p.m. $1 Bag Sale. The Thrift Tickets are $30 per person. comfortable shoes and warm welcome. For more infor- For more information, call Shop of the Lovell United Proceeds benefit Starting clothes. For more informa- mation, call 447-3994. Wendy at 447-4930. Church located on Route 5 Point, the American Red tion, call Bebe Toor at 207- in Center Lovell, Maine will Cross and Jen’s Friends 935-2068. MWV Choral Society Wednesday 4 Cancer Foundation. For Rehearsal. The MWV hold a Spring $1 Bag Sale Conway Dinner Bell. Bridgton Mom’s Group. more information or to pur- Choral Society will hold now through April 30. Conway Dinner Bell at the Come meet with other chase tickets, call 356-7816 weekly rehearsals each Thrift shop hours are Congregational Church moms and babies to share ext. 517. Monday for the Spring Mondays, Wednesdays and (brown church) on Main your joys and frustrations, Concert on May 20 and 22 Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Miss MWV Teen Street in Conway Village and just get some good from 7 to 9 p.m. in the 12 p.m. Scholarship Event. The serves a free community adult company! The group Kennett Middle School Freedom Food Pantry. Formal Wear portion of the dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All meets on the first and third choir room. All are wel- Open every Saturday from 2011 Miss MWV Teen are welcome. For informa- Wednesdays of each month come. For more informa- 10 a.m. to noon for resi- Scholarship Event will be tion, call 447-3851. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at

Page 20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 8:30a Your Workout 3 Tuesday subject to change 9:00a Around the State House 9:00a Conway School Board (4/25) APRIL 29-MAY 5, 2011 10:00a Lost in Movies 9:30a Conway Selectmen (4/26) (Schedule Subject to Change) 10:30a Scholar Bowl 12:00p Conway Planning Board (4/28) website: www.vv3tv.org 12:00p Conway School Board (4/25) phone: 603-356-8941 3:00p TBA 12:30p Conway Selectmen (4/26) 5:00p Kennett Softball 3:00p Conway Planning Board (4/28) 7:00p Harvest Hills 29 Friday subject to change 5:00p Around the State House 7:30p Kennett Baseball 6:00a Albany Planning Board (4/27) 6:00p Lost in Movies 9:15p TBA 8:30a Your Workout 6:30p Scholar Bowl 9:00a All Things Growing 7:00p Conway Selectmen (4/26) 4 Wednesday subject to change 9:00a Recreation Weekly 9:30a Remember When 9:00p Albany Planning Board (4/27) 6:00a Kennett Softball 9:30a Breakfast with Willie 10:00a North Conway Water Precinct (4/27) 8:30a Your Workout 10:00a Taking Sides 12:00p Recreation Weekly 1 Sunday subject to change 9:00a Harvest Hills 12:00p Harvest Hills 12:30p Breakfast with Willie 6:00a Albany Planning Board (4/27) 9:30a Kennett Baseball 12:30p Kennett Baseball 1:00p Taking Sides 9:00a Recreation Weekly 12:00p Conway Selectmen (5/3) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (5/3) 3:00p Albany Planning Board (4/27) 9:30a Breakfast with Willie 3:00p Kennett Softball 5:00p Recreation Weekly 5:00p All Things Growing 10:00a Taking Sides 5:00p Harvest Hills 5:30p Breakfast with Willie 5:30p Remember When 11:00a TBA 5:30p Kennett Baseball 6:00p Taking Sides 6:00p North Conway Water Precinct (4/27) 12:00p Fryeburg Programming 7:00p Recreation Weekly 7:00p Allie's World 7:00p Around the State House 7:30p Breakfast With Willie 7:30p Conway Library Poetry 8:00p Lost in Movies 2 Monday subject to change 8:00p Taking Sides Awards 8:30p Scholar Bowl 6:00a Around the State House 9:00p Conway Selectmen (5/3) 8:00p Eggs & Issues 9:00p Conway Planning Board (4/28) 7:00a Lost in Movies 9:00p Conway Budget 7:30a Scholar Bowl 5 Thursday subject to change Committee (5/4) 30 Saturday subject to change 8:30a Your Workout 6:00a Conway Selectmen (5/3) 6:00a Conway Planning Board (4/28) 8:30a Your Workout

The Birth House in Nuts,” the nature program St. Elizabeth Ann Seton free to members and a small Huntress Hunt Spring Bridgton, Maine and is open for children ages three Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile donation is requested of Clean Up Day will be held to women with pre-mobile through five and their care- on Mondays and Thursdays non-members. For more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. babies. Older children are givers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, we information or to sign up, Volunteers are needed for welcome at mother’s discre- at the TMCC Nature cancel. All welcome. Wear call 356-2787. raking, planting, gardening, tion. For more information, Learning Center on Bald comfortable shoes and warm Music for Babies & mowing and outdoor yard contact AnnMarie at 647- Hill Road in Albany. Enjoy clothes. For more informa- Preschoolers. Sharon work. Door prizes will be 5919. nature songs, crafts, hikes tion, call Bebe Toor at 207- Novak of Mountain Top given out at the end of the 3rd Annual Cake Auction. and games based upon the 935-2068. Music will present music for day. For more information The White Mountain theme of the day. Cost per Grief Support Group for Babies and Preschoolers at or to sign up, call 539-1859. Waldorf School will hold child is $6 for members, $8 Children and Teens. The the MWV Children’s Hearthside Dinner: the 3rd Annual Cake for non-members and $4 for Mountain of Hope grief Museum in North Conway Tribute to 19th Century Auction at the Conway each additional child. For support program for chil- every Friday at 11 a.m. This Mothers. The Remick Public Library. Don’t let more information, call 447- dren and teens is held every is a great way to introduce Country Doctor Museum Mom make her own cake on 6991 or on the web at Thursday at All Saint’s your child to music. and Farm located on Mother’s Day. Preview starts www.tinmtn.org. Episcopal Church on South Suggested donation is $5 per Cleveland Hill Road in at 3:30 p.m. and the auction Self-Help Meeting. Every Main Street in Wolfeboro child. For more information, Tamworth will present their begins promptly at 4 p.m. Wednesday evening at 7:30 from 7 to 8 p.m. The pro- call 356-2992. famous Hearthside Dinner To donate cakes or for more p.m. adult children of alco- gram is sponsored by the New Moms Connect. The from 5 to 7 p.m. The theme information, call 447-8835. holics and other dysfunc- VNA-Hospice of Southern Madison Library will pres- this month is “Tribute to Proceeds to benefit Mrs. tions meet in Suite B of the Carroll County. Pre-regis- ent “New Moms Connect,” 19th Century Mothers.” th Buzzell’s class 8 grade trip. Eastern Slope Inn in North tration is required. Contact a social time for moms, The menu includes hearth Community Coffee Conway. The meeting is Sheryl Power at 569-2729 babies and toddlers from baked chicken pie, pork and Klatch. Meets at the free and open to all who ext. 230 for more informa- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each potato croquettes with Chocorua Public Library wish to recover from the tion or to register. Friday in the library’s chil- cream sauce, green beans from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, affects of growing up in a Friday 6 dren’s room. The program is fricassee, green onion bread dysfunctional home. with fresh butter, and much tea, sweets and great con- A.A. Meetings. There are free and open to the public. more. Admission is $40 per versation are all part of this T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds several AA Meetings held For more information, call person and reservations are morning. Bring a friend or Sensibly will meet daily throughout Carroll 367-8545. required. Visit www.remick- come alone. All are wel- Wednesdays from 5 to 6 County. Call 1-800-593- Storyhill in Concert. The museum.org for the full come. p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) at 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net Leura Hill Eastman menu. For more information Computer Tutoring. Every the O.C.C. building at the to find one near you. Performing Arts Center corner of Dore Street and or to make reservations, call Wednesday, free one to one Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. located on the campus of Moultonville Road in 323-7591. computer tutoring at the at the Gibson Center, corner Fryeburg Academy will pres- Center Ossipee. For infor- Bluegrass Music Concert. Gibson Center. Co-spon- of White Mountain ent Storyhill in concert at mation, contact Linda The Bluegrass Country Boys sored by the Kennett Highway and Grove Street 7:30 p.m. This folk duo Littlefield at 539-8090 or and Company will perform Retired Teachers in North Conway. brings infectious melodies, Association and the Gibson Donna Dean at 539-4664. smart story songs and heart- at the Center Ossipee Town Community Food Center. Center. Call to set up an White Mountain Stamp breaking harmonies together Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. to The Sandwich/Tamworth appointment at 356-3231. Club. The White Mountain in one perfect package. benefit the Ossipee Community Food Center Stamp Club meets on the Tickets are $20 for adults, Concerned Citizens Dinner Bell North. based at St. Andrew’s in the second Wednesday of every $15 for seniors and $10 for Childcare Center. Admission Elizabeth Ann Seton Valley Episcopal Church on month at 1:30 p.m. and students. Group rates are is $5 per person and chil- Church in Fryeburg, Maine Old Route 25 is open every again on the third Tuesday available for 10 or more. For dren under 12 are free. will hold their Dinner Bell Tuesday and Friday from 10 of every month at 7 p.m. at more information or to pur- Refreshments will be avail- free dinner every a.m. to noon, except for hol- the home of Barbara Savary, chase tickets, contact the box able for purchase. Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. idays. located at 1724 NH Route office at 207-935-9232. TMCC Energy Workshop. Knit and Crochet Group. 16 (on the corner of the Friday Painter’s Studio. Tin Mountain Conservation The Knit and Crochet Saturday 7 south end of Bald Hill Road The Friday Painters group Center located on Bald Hill Group meets at the Freedom Food Pantry. in Albany). Everyone inter- will return indoors for the Road in Albany will hold an Effingham Library every Open every Saturday from ested in collecting stamps is winter at the MWV Arts Energy Workshop from 9:30 Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bring 10 a.m. to noon for residents welcome to attend. For Association Visual Arts a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about along your project to work of Freedom, Effingham and more information, call Center located at 16 alternative energy systems. on. Everyone is welcome Ossipee at the First Barbara at 447-5461 or Norcross Place in North The cost of the workshop is whether novice or expert. Christian Church in email at Conway. The group will $10 for members and $15 Call the library at 539-1537 Freedom Village. For more [email protected]. meet every Friday from 9 for non-members. For more for more information. a.m. to 1 p.m. New partici- information, call 539-2637. Thursday 5 information or to make a Nature Nuts. Tin pants, as well as all experi- GMCG Spring Clean-Up. reservation, call Nora at Canterbury Trails. The Mountain Conservation ence levels and mediums are Green Mountain 447-6991. Center presents “Nature Fryeburg Walking Group at welcome. The program is Conservation Group

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 21 All Things Growing Window of Opportunity

By David Neufeld their dormancy, and as they from bare-root, look at the foot hemlocks that I dug the root system the size of Special to The Mountain Ear do, they put a tremendous bottom of the pot. A recent myself, using this method. their root-ball and will need amount of caloric energy into transplant will show no roots Plants purchased through cat- extra water in dry times. growing both leaves and roots. at the drain-hole. You can also alogs bare-root will also thrive A tree or shrub dug at this poke your finger along the with proper care. David Neufeld is a landscape time can be moved nearly edge of the pot to see if the Later, when the weather designer and stonemason. He bare-rooted and still thrive. roots have grown to fill the turns hot and the growth rate owns North Star Stoneworks and Past the opening of leaves, the soil. Remember, bare-rooted of trees and shrubs increases, True Brick Ovens. Visit his sites: demands on the plant may trees and shrubs are not neces- it is best to buy well-potted or northstarstoneworks.com and overwhelm the root’s ability to sarily a bad thing but they root-balled nursery plants. truebrickovens.com. He will deliver both water and nutri- need extra care. These can be put in the grown exhibit at the Northern New ents. The homeowner may also at almost any time in the sea- England Home, Garden and Bare-root transplanting is want to take advantage of son with shocking them. Just Flower Show in Fryeburg, common in the nursery indus- either the availability of bare- keep in mind that for the first Maine, May 13-15. try. Many nurseries ship in root plants or dig some small year, the plants are living on hundreds of trees and shrubs trees and shrubs from their in crates packed with damp own property. The important newspaper or wood shavings. thing to keep in mind is, after They plant these specimens, planting, be sure the soil sometimes quite large, in around the bare roots is com- TMCC Energy nursery pots and within a pletely in contact with the month they are sold to you. roots system by ‘watering in.’ These will be less expensive This is where you hose water Workshop set for May 7 ere in New than ones grown for a season into the planting hole as you Tin Mountain England, there in the pots. That is because fill it. This eliminates air Conservation Center Energy is a small win- there is less labor involved in pockets that might later dry Workshop: “Getting Started dow of oppor- their care but they will essen- out the root system. & Saving $$$ with tunity between tially be bare-root plants for Following that, keeping the Alternative Energy,” will be Hwhen the snow leaves and the first few months. tree or shrub moist until well held at the Nature Learning when it gets hot. Nurseries that have recently into the summer will give it a Center in Albany on This window is especially potted trees and shrubs may chance to grow ‘hair roots’ Saturday, May 7 from 9:30 important if you want to not inform you of their new- into the surrounding soil. I a.m. to 12 p.m. transplant trees and shrubs. ness. To check if a tree or have successfully transplanted Looking to save money on The plants are coming out of shrub was recently potted six-foot beech trees and eight- energy costs for a home or business, but don’t know where to start? If insulation has been added and the heat- ing system upgraded, it may be time to invest in some workshop will start with a form of alternative energy. brief review of energy audits What are the best choices? and weatherization as well as Fine Country & Primitive Wares Does it make sense to pro- updates on state-of-the-art 18th- & 19th-Century Reproduction Furniture, duce own power with a wind- alternative energy technolo- Including D.R. Dimes, Johnston Benchworks, mill, solar photovoltaic pan- gies explored in previous ses- Upholstered Furniture, Period Lighting els, or install a solar hot water sions. A panel discussion fol- & Branch Lights, system? lows featuring energy conser- Gifts, Antiques and Seasonal Florals The next workshop in Tin vation and alternative energy Mountain’s Energy Series will 518 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, NH sort out the answers. The see ENERGY page 24 (1/2 mile south of Kingswood High School) 603-569-6613

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Page 22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Nooks & Crannies Echo Lake and Peaked Mountain An Easter visit to two Valley favorites

By Steve Smith Contributing Writer

AFTER AN UNWEL- COME surprise snowfall last Saturday, Easter Sunday brought partly sunny skies and balmy temperatures. Carol and I decided to spend a leisurely afternoon in North Conway enjoying this dandy spring-like turn of the weather. First on the agenda was a walk around Echo Lake, one of our favorite off-season destina- tions. This small, sandy-bot- tomed glacial “kettle” pond, with no inlet or outlet, has long been heralded as a Valley beau- ty spot. Moses Sweetser’s 1876 guidebook to the White Mountains noted that there was a restaurant on the shore, and also “a small cannon which is fired to arouse the echoes, on the payment of a small fee.” We parked next to several other vehicles by the state park entrance just off West Side Road and strolled across the parking lot to the sign for the Echo Lake Trail. The walk around the lake on a gentle, pine-shaded path, with only a few rooty sections and snow/ice patches interrupting the smooth footing, was ideal for (Steve Smith Photo) Carol, who is rehabbing from The gentle one-mile walk around Echo Lake in North Conway is especially appealing in spring, before the state park opens for the sea- late February knee surgery. We son. From the east shore there is a great view of White Horse Ledge, where climbers can often be seen working their way up the slabs. turned right for a counterclock- wise loop, quickly reaching the This unnamed, blue-blazed B. Stearns (herself honored them major gratitude for pro- ders the ledges. Most of these first view of the imposing connector began with a difficult with an engraved rock atop tecting this special place at the are red pines, with needles in White Horse slabs looming crossing over a rocky cleft in the Black Cap Mountain), were edge of town. pairs, but some are the three- above the green-tinted water. brook at the head of a cascade. largely responsible for the cre- Adding to the charm of the needled pitch pine, which I The vistas of White Horse The ledges were too slippery ation of the Green Hills Peaked Mountain hike is the and Cathedral Ledges were, as for a leap across, so I fashioned Preserve. We Valley hikers owe beautiful pine forest that bor- see HIKING page 24 always, especially fine from the a somewhat easier (but still beach on the east shore. We tricky) route on some rocks paused for a few minutes to upstream. watch two roped climbing par- A steady climb lifted me to ties work their way up the face the Peaked Mountain Trail at a of White Horse. Farther along kiosk where it intersects the there was a great look back Black Cap Connector. I contin- across the lake to South and ued on a stiff climb up the Middle Moat, their upper Peaked Trail, which had a few slopes still speckled with snow. wet spots but was largely dry Over on the west shore we and almost completely snow- had a clear look at a small flock free. (When encountering of Common Mergansers. soggy sections of trail, hikers These diving ducks are hand- are encouraged to slog through somely plumaged, the male them rather than trying to sporting a white chest and iri- detour around them, which can descent dark green head, the lead to erosion and widening of female featuring a rufous-col- the trail.) ored crest. One of the beauties of climb- After completing the one- ing Peaked is that you reach mile Echo Lake loop, we head- ledges and views long before ed into town – me for a climb the summit. Some of the gran- up Peaked Mountain in the ite slabs were wet, but they still Nature Conservancy’s Green offered good grip. Just above Hills Preserve, Carol to pick up the junction with the Peaked assorted items at the few shops Mountain Connector I peered that were open on Easter after- back at the first open view, look- noon. ing northwest to Mt. To save a little time on the Washington. The top of the hike, I had Carol drop me off at Rockpile was smothered in the upper end of Thompson cloud; the slopes below had a Road, where a connecting trail marbled look, white snow leads up along Artist’s Falls patches mixing with black rock. Brook to the Peaked Mountain Other views opened westward, Trail. (Parking is prohibited at all the way out to South and this location; parking for several North Twin Mountains. vehicles is available at the I paused at a boulder with a Puddin’ Pond trailhead back plaque paying tribute to down on the lower part of Marland P. and Katherine F. Thompson Road.) Billings, who, along with Anna

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 - Page 23 Nooks & Crannies

seen from Middle Mountain. and I figured Carol was some- with the option to also ascend about the White Mountains for He could not do the same for where out there in the wilder- Middle Mountain. No time for more than 20 years. He owns the Hiking Peaked: “The Editor was over- ness of Settler’s Green. that today, though. Mountain Wanderer Map and from page 23 taken by a heavy rain-storm After a while a couple came The sound of a tumbling Book Store in Lincoln, and lives associate with the sandy soils of while on this peak, and is there- up and joined me at the summit. brook was a spring treat as I with his wife, Carol, in Lincoln. Cape Cod. Some of the pitch fore unable to describe the view, The guy looked familiar – it was plodded down a ravine on the pines have wonderfully gnarled which, however, is not unlike ace mountain runner Kevin Middle Mountain Trail. bonsai shapes. those from Artist’s Ledge and Tilton of Center Conway, who Occasionally there were peeks The last climb up the cone of Middle Mt.” Interestingly, he ranges often over these hills. at small cascades down through Energy Peaked, after the junction with noted that Black Cap’s summit We chatted and lounged in the the trees. The last 0.7 mile was from page22 the Middle Mountain was then covered with trees, warm late afternoon sun, with easy walking, and I reached the Connector, is fairly steep but and was “not valuable as a view- the temperature pushing sixty. Puddin’ Pond trailhead, where professionals who will help short. Before long I was relax- point.” Kevin, who works as a surveyor, Carol was waiting, right at the determine the best returns on ing on a ledge at the open, In addition to the pointy has a great signature line when appointed hour. It was a great investment or "biggest bang grassy summit, elevation 1,739 summit of Middle Mountain he posts on the popular hiking way to spend an Easter Sunday for the buck." feet. looming close by to the south, website, www.viewsfrom- afternoon. Currently available incen- The aforementioned 1876 the view from Peaked’s summit thetop.com: “I bushwhack for a tives will be discussed that can Sweetser guide devoted more ranges from the Burnt Meadow living and hike for fun.” Editor’s note: Pick up “The greatly reduce cash outlays than three pages of small print Mountains in Maine around to Kevin and his companion AMC White Mountain Guide” for these upgrades and alter- to a description of the Green the Ossipee Range, Mt. headed down, and I followed a for maps and descriptions of these natives, as well as an update Hills. The author, who did an Chocorua, Mts. Whiteface and few minutes later, descending and other trails in the White on Tin Mountain’s TiMREI amazing amount of exploration Passaconaway, and the long, by switchbacks on the Middle Mountains. Steve Smith, author of solar hot-water project initi- in the Whites before most of lofty wall of the Moats across Mountain Connector to the “Wandering Through the White ated last Fall. It already has the trails were built, gave a the Saco valley. I had a bird’s eye Middle Mountain Trail. This Mountains: A Hiker’s provided two local homeown- detailed accounting of the view view of sparkling Puddin’ Pond, makes a nice loop over Peaked, Perspective,” has hiked and written ers with low-cost solar hot water through volunteer LOG CABIN BUILDING CO. & SAWMILL Solar Energy-Raisers, and ~ GRAND OPENING ~ those interested can learn LOG HOMES more or sign up. Questions are welcomed We manufacture & construct our own products DDEECCOORRAATTIINNGG about particular situation for Since 1986. 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For more informa- tion or to make a reservation, The Network Administrator supports, implements in their child (children) attending a school other than call Nora at 447-6991. and/or administers Microsoft Windows Active the one assigned for their residence may pick up a Directory networks, develops and documents sys- “Choice” form from the local elementary principal tem standards for computer and network devices, and upgrades, installs and troubleshoots network beginning May 2. Forms must be returned to the and networking hardware devices and software. local principal no later than May 14, 2011. Strong analytical skills required. Knowledge and experience in recommending and scheduling repairs to the LAN/WAN. Well versed in Windows Parents who changed schools through this program Server 2003/2008. 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Page 24 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, April 28, 2011 Nooks & Crannies Hikers, Be Smart It’s still winter in the mountains With the arrival of April, lingering high-mountain snowmelt, plus more water White Mountain National hiking has great rewards, but it many outdoor enthusiasts may snowpack means that hikers from time to time due to Forest, "and similar hazards also comes with innate chal- think that winter is over, and and others need to take special spring rains, some stream can be found in other areas, lenges and dangers. Being surely spring is here in earnest. precautions to enjoy their crossings may be very difficult, especially those with steep, aware of and following the While that may be the case in adventures safely. or even impossible, to negoti- open slopes. We've had several Code are important first steps some places, hikers, climbers "At higher elevations in the ate safely. Hikers definitely avalanche incidents over the toward an enjoyable and safe and skiers should be aware that White Mountains, hikers need to be ready to change last few weeks, with some real journey." winter conditions can linger should expect to find deep and their plans if such obstacles are close calls involving skiers and There are six tenets of the well into May in the White sometimes soft snows that present." climbers. Avalanche awareness code: 1) Be prepared with Mountains of New make traveling and trail-find- Another prominent hazard, is needed by all backcountry appropriate knowledge and Hampshire. With sometimes ing difficult well into April – according to Bogardus, is that travelers, plus recognition of gear; 2) Let someone else challenging backcountry con- maybe even into early May," mountain weather in spring- other hazards, such as falling know your plans; 3) Hiking ditions in mind, outdoors notes Bogardus, "so don’t put time is often much more ice and "undermined" areas, groups should stick together, authorities are advising the away those snowshoes just severe than most people where there may be thin and and not let themselves become Granite State’s springtime visi- yet." He also advises that as expect. "High in the White weak snowcover over frigid separated; 4) Hikers should tors to "Hike Safe." conditions cause ice or icy Mountains, temperatures can streams." Oreskes notes that always be ready to turn back if "New Hampshire’s woods snow on trails, crampons (ice get below zero even in May, any climber venturing onto circumstances, such as chang- and mountains are a great spikes, strapped to sturdy winds are often strong and steep snow slopes also has to ing weather, dictate; 5) Hikers place for spring recreation – boots) or similar equipment chilling, visibility can be very have appropriate equipment, should be ready for emergen- for those who are prepared for will be needed for safe footing. poor in low clouds, and snow such as an ice ax and cram- cies, and, ideally, be set to it," says N.H. Fish and Game Hikers should plan for extra can fall at any time. Hikers can pons, and must be skilled in effect “self rescue”; and 6) Conservation Officer time to find snow-covered be fooled by the weather; we climbing techniques such as Those who know the code Lieutenant Todd Bogardus. paths, and also to negotiate the can have a balmy spring day "self arrest." should share its lessons with "Hikers and backcountry snowy and icy trails. followed by a cold wintry Some guidelines for enjoy- others. skiers know there’s a lot of fun While the eventually dimin- one." Dressing in layers (to able and safe hiking are con- "In spite of the challenges, to be had here – but the moun- ishing snow levels will make suit varying conditions), and tained in the principles of most springtime visitors to our tain environment has to be high-country travel a bit easier including warm clothing and "HikeSafe," a joint N.H. Fish state’s forests and mountains respected. If you’re planning in time, there’ll then be anoth- raingear, are essential for com- and Game Department-White have great experiences," says an outdoor adventure, you er spring hazard: challenging fort and survival. Mountain National Forest ini- Bogardus, "and there’s a better have to realize that spring can stream crossings. "Most back- Some locations in the White tiative to promote safe and chance of having a memorable be very slow in coming, and country river crossings are not Mountains have added haz- responsible hiking. and satisfying trip if hikers fol- winter conditions can persist bridged, and require care to ards. "Avalanche conditions Oreskes says that the low the HikeSafe principles." here long after springtime cross safely even with low can exist on Mount HikeSafe Hiker Responsibility For more information about appears further south." water levels," warns Bogardus. 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