VOLUME 36, NUMBER 50 MAY 17, 2012 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Feature Story: Downstream: ‘Women Build’ Family canoe trip on in Fryeburg Red Eagle Pond PAGE 2 PAGE 4

A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Valley Feature National Women Build Week was strong in the Mount Washington Valley May 12th kicked-off for construction By Rachael Brown

You often hear about women helping other women, what about women building homes for other women? That is exact- ly what happened on May 12th in Fryeburg at Menotomy RD. Thanks to Lowe’s North Conway and the Habitat for Humanity Mount Washington Valley Affiliate, a female recipi- ent and her family will have a new home in less than a year’s time built by a predominately female crew. All in recognition Peter Craugh of National Women Build Volunteers putting up a wall at the Week and Mother’s Day. new home site. “This is our fifth year and sixth house,” says Jill Reynolds, Peter Craugh the first female board member Habitat for Humanity Mount Washington and the North Conway Lowe's joined together to put together a new of Habitat for Humanity who is home for a happy homeowner. now joined by two other women. Nationally women vol- months with volunteers and the unteers have helped build 1900 homeowner working on homes, with the help of a $5000 Thursdays. Lowe’s gift card contribution “This is not a give-away,” says each for 275 Habitat affiliates. Reynolds. Prospective home- Here in the Valley, Lowe’s owners must apply. The family hosted a two -hour clinic –it who is nominated will be lasted for three- to train the vol- approved by the Habitat for unteers. “Oh what fun we had,” Humanity Board of Directors. says Reynolds. She says you The family is required to help don’t have to have building build and be able to pay down a skills. “This is open to all, some 30-year mortgage, adds Lisa DuFault have never used a screw gun or Reynolds. “In place of a down Megan Scheid (l) and mother, held a hammer,” she adds. State payment, three hundred hours Leslie Mallett, thought the Habitat Representative Helen Rankin of sweat equity will be devoted,” for Humanity Women Build project was present, down on her hands she says. was a special way to share and knees, wearing goggles, The home is then sold at cost Lisa DuFault Mother's Day weekend. using a circular saw. President of of the building materials to the Alexia Corbett (r) celebrated her 18th birthday with her mother, Cherie, then the next morning,” says at the site of the Women Build project. the Fryeburg Business family. “We try to keep the pay- Reynolds. Association, Donna Woodward, ments as low as possible, we The sun was shining, finally. was also there. build a modest footprint. It was a great day to build. “I just During the clinic the volun- Reynolds adds there is protec- wanted to send a quick thank- teers actually built a wall. “The tion built in for Habitat to pre- you to all of you for helping wall won’t be dismantled, but vent homeowners from flipping build the next home for Habitat used towards a shed being built the houses or delinquent pay- for Humanity. What a great on the property,” says Reynolds. ments. “If some one is behind group to work with. Thank-you In previous years houses were we have serious talks, we try to again. Great job,” says Reynolds built with basements, but when work with them. We have the in a recent e-mail. building materials sky rocketed ability to foreclose we don’t To sum up the day, Reynolds in price, the design was want to throw anyone out on says: "It is pretty amazing when changed. Houses are built on the street but have to be protect- someone who volunteers all day slabs and have a shed to accom- ed,” she adds. for you- they may go home with pany them, she adds. On the day of the build there aches and pains- and they [vol- On the day of the build the was good food, too. “The first unteers] end up thanking you women worked from 9:00 a.m. year my church supplied lunch. for the opportunity. until 3:00 p.m. with 10 regular Altrusa, another female organi- Lisa DuFault For more information: call Habitat volunteers The con- zation, took over. They came in Donna Howaland (l) and daughter, Becky, shared a mother/daughter day 603-447-8823, www.mwv-habi- struction takes seven to eight at 10 a.m. for coffee, then lunch, while building. tat.org.

On the Cover Inside Index Valley Folks & Focus...... Pages 6-8 Touch the Truck On the Rockpile The Summit welcomes the Cog visitors, Out & About...... Page 18 The Mt Washington Bicycling Club's Fourth Annual hikers, museum viewers and adventure Valley Education...... Pages 14-15 Kids' Bike Safety Day on May 12 coupled with Bartlett seeking ‘Scouts’. Page 10 Rockpile ...... Page 10 Recreation's "Touch the Truck" was a grand day with over Round Ups...... Pages 20-23, 26, 28 200 local children benefiting by the guidance of experts As the Wheel Turns Calendar...... Pages 24-25 and volunteers for training safety Another scene along the road: On the Links...... Page 19 Photo by Dick Pollock What’s with the fox? Page 27 As the Wheel Turns ...... Page 27

Page 2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Valley News Thefts and Vandalism on the White Mountain National Forest This past winter and spring, several occurrences of vandal- ism and thefts have happened at recreation sites along the Kancamagus located within the White Mountain National Forest. Trees have been felled on restroom facilities at trail- heads and recreation sites. Graffiti has damaged interpre- tive signs. And thefts of solar panels and associated compo- nents have occurred at camp- ground and recreation sites. Courtesy Estimated costs are over A picture of a solar panel like the ones stolen. $10,000. Between October 2011 and forest recreation sites. everyone coming out to enjoy March 2012, eight approxi- “Funding to replace the their public lands.” Courtesy mately 2’ x 4’ solar panels, stolen items and make the sites Vandalism and theft aren’t A picture of like solar components that were stolen. three 12-volt electrical panels, operational will be taken from always directed at national for- three charge controllers, three other projects. It’s dishearten- est property and facilities. Car ment and leave it open to show responsible for the theft of the inverters and several deep cycle ing,” states Marianne break-ins have happened and it that nothing is inside. And solar systems/items, please call batteries were stolen along the Leberman, Recreation and pays to be cautious. Don’t leave finally, don’t park with the the US Forest Service Law Kancamagus Highway. These Wilderness Program Leader your itinerary on the wind- trunk backed into the woods. Enforcement and solar systems provide electrici- for the White Mountain shield of your car. Avoid leav- If you any information about Investigations at (603) 447- ty for lights, exhaust fans, and National Forest. “When there ing valuables inside your car at the vandalism occurring on the 5448 x129. All callers will water for campgrounds and are thefts, vandalism, or break- trailhead parking areas. Even Forest or any information remain anonymous. bathroom facilities at national ins on the Forest, it affects empty your glove compart- regarding the individual(s) Seen any Wild Turkey Broods? Report your findings to Fish And Game!

The New Hampshire Fish This year, biologists are hop- turkeys. Since spring weather that will become adults. This ybroodsurvey. and Game Department is ask- ing to see an increase the num- is highly variable, survival of explains why turkey managers Wildlife research and man- ing for the public's help in ber of reports of turkey broods the annual hatch of wild throughout the country incor- agement in New Hampshire is tracking wild turkey broods in in other areas, particularly in turkeys is also highly variable. porate information from funded in part by Federal Aid New Hampshire this spring northern New Hampshire and Turkey populations depend brood surveys into their man- in Wildlife Restoration, a user- and summer. It's easy to take along the western side of the on a large annual influx of agement programs. pay, user-benefit program sup- part. If you see groups of state in Sullivan and Grafton young turkeys to sustain them- Fish and Game relies on cit- ported by your purchase of turkeys with young between counties. selves over time, so the num- izen participation to get as fishing tackle, firearms, May 15 and August 31, 2012, Many factors can affect ber of young turkeys that sur- much turkey brood data as ammunition, archery equip- report your sightings to Fish turkey productivity in any vive to be “recruited” into the possible through this impor- ment and motorboat fuels. and Game at its web-based given year. Young turkeys are fall population is of great tant survey. The survey will The New Hampshire Fish turkey brood survey at extremely sensitive to cool interest to turkey managers. A close on August 31, 2012, and and Game Department is the http://www.wildnh.com/turke temperatures and rain, both large sample of turkey brood results will be posted on the guardian of the state's fish, ybroodsurvey. This survey because it can impact their observations collected Department's website this fall. wildlife and marine resources provides fish and game biolo- health, and because these con- throughout the summer can To report your turkey brood and their habitats. Visit gists with important informa- ditions adversely impact insect provide turkey managers with observations starting May 15, http://www.wildnh.com. tion on turkey productivity, populations that are a critical insight into the size of the go to distribution, abundance, source of nutrition for young “graduating class” of turkeys http://www.wildnh.com/turke turkey brood survival and the timing of nesting and hatch- Carroll County Independent ing. “Last summer was the first Now Available! year we held the online turkey Hair Care Mountain Ear Office brood survey and we were very 24 Reporter Ct. pleased with the amount of North Conway Village public participation,” said By L. Jones Mark Ellingwood, the Wildlife Programs Administrator at Men’s Cuts - $13 • Women’s Cuts - $15 N.H. Fish and Game. Includes Shampoo, Conditioner, In 2011, a total of 808 turkey Scalp Massage & Styling broods were reported from all parts of the state between May Folks under 12 - $10 and August. Over half of the Tuesday-Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm brood sightings came from the southern part of the state, 17 George St., Bartlett, NH where populations are highest 603-374-2748 for both turkeys and people.

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 3 Down Stream A Family Canoe Trip on Red Eagle Pond

Established 1976 By Darron Laughland PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski The warm and sunny spring we have had so far has been INFORMATION MANAGER great for early season canoeing Ryan Corneau with the family. Several small FOUNDING EDITORS ponds and lakes are located R. Stephen Eastman within the Mount Washington Jane Golden Reilly Valley, a short drive from pretty MARKETING much anywhere locally. Each COMMUNICATIONS & offers its own unique character- DIRECTOR OF SALES Daphne LeMay istics to canoeists or kayakers plying its waters, including EDITORIAL AND many different species of ADVERTISING COORDINATOR plants, and a variety of wildlife. Paula Ouimette Red Eagle Pond, located adjacent to Passaconway Road DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Jim Hinckley in Conway, is intriguing, with hints and glimpses of its hidden CONTRIBUTING backwaters seen through the WRITERS Scott Andrews maze of hemlock and beech Ann Bennett branches while driving past. A Darron Laughland Rachael Brown well worn trail with exposed The kids get a close up view of the carnivorous Pitcher Plant, looking for insects trapped inside its foliage. Steve Caming Sven Cole roots and loose rock leads down Myles J Crowe an embankment from the dirt Lisa DuFault and gravel parking pull off, John Harrigan Dave Kellam and indicating that the pond sees a Clay Groves fair share of visitors. On a typ- Darron Laughland ical year, a trip here would end Laura Lucy Cynthia Watkins Melendy up a mosquito and black fly Peter Minnich feeding frenzy. A gentle breeze Pru Smith and a dry spring this year, made Steven D. Smith Joshua Spaulding for a perfect bug free opportu- Lisa Wheeler nity to check out Red Eagle. Choosing a lifejacket or PFD CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS (Personal Floatation Device) Dennis Coughlin for kids can be tricky, as it must Dick Pollock be snug enough to do its job, Joshua Spaulding and comfortable enough for EDITORIAL DESIGN kids to want to wear it. There Marcy Greene are several models available, DISTRIBUTION with differences in cut and con- Bill Collins figuration, and it is really John Myers important to find one that fits Darlene Westfall Tina Lamy “just right.” For paddlers under the age of three or four, a The Mt. Washington Valley MOUN- TAIN EAR is published on Thursdays “crotch” strap running from Darron Laughland as an independent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 the lifejacket front to back Mom pointing out a Birch "beaver log," with freshly gnawed bark. weeks each year and is distributed from between the child’s legs will Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and western keep the PFD secure if the signs of the beaver kept the kids We canoed right up alongside Turtles. We spotted more than Oxford County, Maine. child falls overboard. Their engaged while we made our several pitcher plants, encour- a dozen dark lumps on a sun The MOUNTAIN EAR office us locat- ed at 24 Reporter Court in North smaller thin frames and resist- way around the pond for a clos- aging the boys to carefully bleached log and floated quiet- Conway,, New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence to: the ance to snugging the lifejacket er look. investigate to see if they could ly towards them. Several small Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 1890, North tight, makes this additional The far side of the pond from see any insects trapped in these turtles, from 2-3 inches across Conway, N.H. 03860 The telephone number to call for gen- strap important, as they can slip the road has several large float- carnivorous plants. to many larger than 6-8 inches, eral information and display advertising out of the jacket. Many PFD’s ing bogs on it. Bogs are a After surveying the Pitcher were sunning themselves. A is 603-447-6336. Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. also come with a handle of sorts unique ecological community, Plants, we curved around the few slid into the water when we The Fax number is 603-447-5474. on the top to haul kids back typically found in shallow, shoreline, as a Canada Goose got close, but most held their Ear on Web: newhampshirelakesandmountains.com into the boat, and the addition- nutrient poor, and acidic ponds drifts away from us going the positions, while we sat still E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpr- ess.com or earsales@salmonpress. al crotch strap will keep the or wetlands. The species other direction, working its way watching. com for ad material jacket on when they are being indigenous to bogs have devel- into the backwaters of the The turtles brought us to the The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is payable in advance. lifted to safety. oped interesting adaptations to pond. A few wood duck boxes forty-minute mark, and with

ADVERTISING DEADLINES Canoeing with kids can be a living on a floating mat of tan- attached to metal posts broke the boys still interested and Advertising insertion orders must be bit of an undertaking, as any gled roots, live and dead woody the surface of the water, feeding enjoying themselves, we headed placed one week in advance of publication date, and advertising copy must be trip can go downhill fast if kids plants, and sphagnum moss. the hope that we might see one. for shore, dragging the boat up received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. are cold, hungry, bothered by One of the most interesting The wood duck has beautiful and out of the water. LETTERS POLICY bugs, sit for too long, or are just species is the Pitcher Plant. plumage, and is one of the few Encouraging the kids to haul The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the plain bored with the trip. These plants have red and ducks that can perch on a limb, the gear back to the vehicle Editor pertaining to local community issues. All correspondence should be Keeping them busy ferrying green leave structures that cre- preferring to nest in cavities went well, and we were soon signed, include a return address, and be their water bottles, paddles, and ate a pitcher, complete with liq- over or adjacent to open water. loaded and on our way back addressed to P.O. Box 1890, North Conway, N.H. 03860. faxed to (603) 447- folding chairs occupies them uid at the bottom. They attract During the spring it is good home. 5474 or e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters for the time that it takes to insects, which move down into practice to be respectful of nest- Red Eagle Pond is small and should be received prior to publication and untie and hoist the canoe from the bottom of the pitcher, only ing birds and wildlife, so we shallow, and sheltered from be no longer than 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to edit let- its rooftop perch, and then to to find that hairs angling down- gave the boxes a wide berth and wind. Paddlers can easily access ters for length and clarity and to not pub- haul it to the ponds edge. ward now prevent escape. moved to the narrow far end of the beaver lodge, bogs, and lish letters deemed unsuitable. Red Eagle Pond has an active Eventually the insect dies and the pond, in a quest for the one nesting boxes. All paddlers are SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY beaver on it, so immediately we falls into the bottom of the critter we expected to see, but encouraged to remain in their As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, started looking for “beaver pitcher, where it will provide had not come across yet, tur- boat, use care and respect when business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos sub- logs,” “beaver trees,” and the nutrients to nourish the tles. around nesting wildlife, and to mitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our “beaver sticks.” The lodge plant; nutrients that the plant is The narrow and shallow far avoid stepping on or picking newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for re-sale, with any dominates a section of the far unable to get from the soil or end of Red Eagle was the any bog plants. Lastly, WEAR proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the side of the pond, and spotting substrate anchoring its roots. mother lode for Painted THOSE LIFEJACKETS! photo re-print vendor.

Page 4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Critter Corner Animal Rescue League's Spay/Neuter Clinic reopens to the public Public spay/neuter for dogs ing: noon. and cats is now being sched- My dog/cat will get fat. Well I want my animal to have a uled at the Animal Rescue not really, most animals are litter. Not spaying a female League of NH-North. In New adolescent alters, meaning that dog prior to their first heat England we are in the unique at a time when their growth is increases the likelihood of cer- position to see the benefits of slowing down, so should their tain cancers later in life expo- aggressive spaying and neuter- calorie intake. Just like nentially. ing over the past decade. This humans, too many calories and The Animal Rescue League comes with additional benefits not enough exercise is more of New Hampshire-North including a greatly reduced likely the culprit. offers affordable spay/neuter- number of roaming animals Recovery will take forever: ing. All costs are below $100. and/or animals that present Not true at all! It is a simple In addition ARL-N can also with diseases still common in day surgery and most will be vaccinate, test for Heartworm, the lower United States such back to their normal selves FIV and treat for fleas. Spaces as distemper and parvovirus. within a day or two. You drop are limited so please call them off in the morning and 603.447.5955 x 17 to schedule Common myths about alter- pick them back up in the after- your animals today! New President & CEO Announced Paula Mattis named President & CEO of the courtesy of the ARL North Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire “Harry” the Cat Les Schoof, Board Chair of the Animal Rescue League of NH-North (ARLNH-N) is pleased to announce the recent hire of Paula Mattis as the League’s new President and CEO. Most recently, Mattis was the interim CEO at New Hampshire Hospital. Mattis will oversee both the ARLNH- N, Conway shelter and the Animal Rescue League of NH in Bedford. “We are impressed with Paula’s extensive leadership experience and her successful management of health care pro- grams,” said Schoof. “Her love of animals and professional understanding of community relationships should serve us Ahhhhhh after that long day “Peace” well as she helps guide the Animal Rescue League to be a and quiet await your home coming valued resource to so many Courtesy ARL Peace is a quiet, sweet and happy older girl looking for communities.” Paula Mattis, Animal Rescue League’s President and CEO with her rescue a peaceful home. She is a Cabie (Calico/Tabby). She is “I’m excited to be part of such dog, Mitchell. approximately seven-years-old and although a little shy, a meaningful and much needed warms up to people quickly, purring and asking to be pet- organization,” says Mattis. “I Vernon received rescue assis- the day, year, or the lifetime of ted. She is friendly and has a calm sweetness about her. am proud to be part of an tance, care, and placement assis- the member dog. Peace also loves her catnip mouse. Her adoption fee has organization that is a leader in tance. Paula can be reached by call- been covered by a very generous donor, so if you are look- animal welfare.” • The League provides ing the League at ing for a quiet, loving feline companion please come meet Peace. She can be seen at the Animal Rescue League of The Animal Rescue League low cost spay and neuter clinics 603.472.3647or by email: NH-North at 223 E. Main St. in Conway of New Hampshire is a resource on a regular basis in Bedford [email protected] providing an array of services: and in Conway. Every animal • The League employs a adopted from the two shelters is full-time community out- spayed or neutered. reach/animal cruelty investiga- tor who when called travels the • Animal Rescue League state providing assistance to of NH – North is also home to both the human and animal the Mount Washington Valley population. In 2011, thanks to Dog Park, http://conwayshel- the work of the League’s com- ter.org/Dog_Park/index.html, munity outreach/cruelty inves- located in Conway, NH provid- tigator, hundreds of animals ing a safe, fenced, wooded area from Berlin to Bedford and for dogs and their people to from Colebrook to Mount interact. Passes are available by

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 5 Folk ‘n Focus The 4th Annual Promise Walk

The 4th annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia was held in North Conway's Scholuer Park on Sunday, May 12. Games were also set up on the lawn of the North Conway Community Center for the young ones, as well. This is the statement coordi- nator Megan Stuart starts each year's Promise Walk event with: "For those of you that are first timers to the Promise Walk, WELCOME! My name is Megan Stuart. My daughter was Lisa DuFault Lisa DuFault born May 31st, 2008 weighing (l-r) Mackenzie Ewing, Marleigh Ewing, Kallyn Ewing and event coordinator Megan Stuart stop for a photo at the May 12th Promise Walk. (l-r) Madison Bryan, Kallyn Ewing,Ty Buell and Emma Buell play at the duck 3 lbs 9 oz and was 17 inches pond during the 4th annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia on May 12. long. She was delivered via emergency C-section because I before. I want to walk for my day!" developed Severe Preeclampsia little girl, to show her how with HELLP syndrome. It is a strong her mom is, and how Megan can be reached by email horrible disease that no one has strong she will grow to be some at [email protected]. the answers to, yet! I want to spread the word from every mountain top in NH. I want to walk in memory of all the women and children that are not here today. I want to walk for all the single dads out there raising their children that will never meet there moms, I want to walk for all the moms and babies out there that have Lisa DuFault looked the disease in the face Out & About photographer Dennis Coughlin sets up a Buell family shot at and fought harder than they the 4th annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, held May 12th at Schouler have ever fought Park in North Conway.

Courtesy of Jen’s Friends Pictured are Tournament Directors, Steve Blaser & Gregg Snow and Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation Vice President, Wendy Holmes. ‘Old Man of the Mountain’ Hockey Tournament

Jen’s Friends Cancer 8th Annual Old Man of the Foundation wishes to extend Mountain Hockey its heartfelt gratitude to the Tournament, the Montreal MNHL Hockey Team from team donated the cost of their Montreal, Canada for their tournament prize jackets to $500.00 donation. After win- our local charity in a moment ning the “A” division in the of astounding benevolence.

Photo by Edith Tucker AMC rolls out 29th edition of White Mountain Guide Editors Steven D. Smith of Lincoln, left, and Mike Dickerman, right, of Littleton flank AMC staff cartographer Larry Garland of Jackson at Thursday evening’s official rollout of the 29th edition of the AMC’s comprehensive “White Mountain Guide,” including six full-color maps, at EMS in North Conway.

Page 6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Folks ‘n Focus

Dick Pollock Cyclo Femme tattoos!

Dick Pollock Ready to Ride: These women are committed to the sport and raising awareness for new riders! Dick Pollock The Mt Washington Bicycling Club's Fourth Annual Kids' Bike Safety Day on May 12 was a huge success Raising awareness from with over two hundred area youngsters attending with their parents. The day including helmet and bike mechanical checks, the rules of the road given by local police, six bike skill stations throughout Storyland, lunch and prizes! The event was coupled with Bartlett Recreation's "Touch the Truck" day that saw local Colorado to North police, fire and safety staff and their vehicles on hand for the kids to check out. Conway, Cyclo Femme Rides for women! Candles & Earth Creations On Mothers' Day bike rides Gift Sets Made in USA for Women were held across Hemp/Organic Cotton the United States and around COLORFUL the world under the auspices of SPRING GIRLBIKELOVE of Boulder, FASHIONS Co., an international organiza- ARRIVING tion that promotes cycling for DAILY women. The local contingent consisting of ride leaders TRIBAL® Virginia Schrader and Jeanne MONTREAL • NEW YORK Twehous the owners of Vesta Velo - Cycling Tours for Great Sales on Fashions for All Seasons Women, also included are local riders all sporting their Cyclo Gift Certificates And Much More! Femme temporary tattoos. 603-466-5811 Follow future women's cycling activities at www.vestavelo.com Dick Pollock 101 Main St., Gorham, NH Jeanne Twehous (l) and Virginia Open Tuesday-Saturday, Mondays by chance Schrader, owners of Vesta Velo, Bicycle Tours for Women

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 7 Folks ‘n Focus “Celebrating the Past Anticipating the Future” NHAEOP awards Project Succeed By Rachael Brown (Schools Under Contract since 1999 offering before and Creating Enriching Extended after school programming in Women seem to be getting Days). three schools. NHAEOP press these days. The month “Every year we look for a chose Project Succeed to be of May welcomes National non-profit organization for the recipient of many dona- Build Women Week, the community service proj- tions: Six boxes to be exact. Women’s National Health ect. Project Succeed was given Conference attendees were Week and on May 2nd to 4th to us,” says Martha Ouellette, asked to bring in donations. the Attitash Grand Summit NHAEOP president. “We chose Project Succeed Hotel and Conference Center NHAEOP was founded in because of how many they hosted the annual New 1939 in Manchester, NH serve. Donations included arts Hampshire Association of when 20 secretaries from four and crafts, pencils, colored Educational Office school districts met to form pencils,” says Ouellette. Professionals conference. NH Association of School This was a surprise to Though the organization is Secretaries. The group has Christine Thompson, Project open to all, it is presently all grown to over 330 recogniz- Succeed program manager. female. The 200 or so women ing school office staff, their “When we got the call it was a that attended planned a sur- roles and contributions to Rachael Brown surprise. It was awesome. It prise for Project Succeed education. Martha Ouellette, NHAEOP president, and Christine Thompson, Project was great. We will be able to Project Succeed has been in Succeed program manager, stand in front of the six boxes of donations use the materials at all three the Mount Washington Valley from conference attendees at the Attitash Grand Summit. schools,” says Thompson. TAMWORTH FARMERS’ MARKET MWV Stompers host Square Dance Graduation SATURDAYS The Mount Washington 9-12 Valley Stompers hosted a Square Dance Graduation OPENING Monday May 7th At the MAY 19 American Legion in Conway . The club and dancers enjoy Every Saturday family fun for all ages. 9am - 12 noon, Everyone is encouraged to rain or shine join the next class and chal- lenge yourself while having fun and exercising! Don’t for- farm products, get the cake, caps and diploma seedlings – all included! When was the last time you heard “Now Courtesy of the Mount Washington Valley Stompers breakfast and dosey doe your partner”…….? The graduation class: Dennis Hurd, Doug Meuse, Sue Meuse, Gayle lunch items, Bianchine, Sally McMurdo, Peter Minnich, Glenna Thibetts and Jenna Courtesy of the Mount (missing from the photo is Lucas Litchko also a graduate of this class) music and artisan Washington Valley Stompers demonstrations Sally McMurdo and Peter Minnich in the graduation attire

Unitarian Church parking lot in Tamworth Village Route 113 and Main Street

NOW ONLY 00 $25. ! Did you know? Courtesy of the Mount Washington Valley Stompers Jen’s Friends is currently supporting Dennis Hurd, Doug Meuse, and Sue Meuse Holding their graduation gifts 46 local cancer patients. from the Club Help your neighbor, your friend,

5 messages your co-worker... to choose from Your choice of 5 inspirational charms on a unisex leather necklace just $25, with all Fa it h , proceeds to benefit your friends and Hope, neighbors through Jen’s Friends. Courage, Believe Wear a Jen’s Friends Amulet as a & Strength. symbol of support and help a local! The Jen’s Friends Amulet may be purchased at the following business locations: Fields of Ambrosia, The Mountain Ear, J Town Deli North Country Fair Jewelers, Old Village Barbershop and Spruce Hurricane Courtesy of the Mount Washington Valley Stompers Eleanor Green, Arthur King and Katie Pickering (Arthur is the Club or call Jen’s Friends at 603-356-5083 President and Katie our oldest member) Page 8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 From the Palette The MWVArts long term commitment to individual and community growth

By Fran Duncan professional presentation. and regional locations such as tourists to visit in another sea- Those whose work needs to be public libraries, banks, and son, recreating the Valley as an The Mt. Washington Valley improved are advised of ways to restaurants and most recently arts destination. Arts Association has had a advance their craft and encour- have begun to provide an Artist These exhibits are all free of remarkably long success as an aged to continue to refine their of the Month to “Your charge to art appreciators, pro- all volunteer organization. It’s tion, and display of the visual skills. Successful candidates are Theatre”, the home of M&D mote the White Mountain only in the last decade we have arts, particularly the art of the then able to participate in our Productions. Artists of today and continue been improved by first having a Mt. Washington Valley.” exhibits and shows. The MWVAA primarily the Valley’s legacy as an arts part time paid consultant who Providing exhibition space Each year our gallery hosts 4 serves the population of the Mt. destination. Our current built the foundation for at our downstairs gallery at seasonal juried artist group Washington Valley but our gallery exhibit “Sensations” will growth, and now, a full time Norcross Place pays homage to exhibits with an average of 50 membership also includes resi- be displayed through May 28th. employee dedicated to advanc- our artistic heritage. In the mid works of art being displayed in dents of the North Country, For membership information ing that growth. Passionate 1800’s this area was home sea- a 2 month long exhibit. In Western Maine and a few about the Arts Association, to volunteers have formed an edu- sonally and permanently to addition to the group exhibits, members from Massachusetts sign up for a class, or learn cation committee that has some of the preeminent we feature 3 solo Artists of the and New York. Vacationers to about volunteer opportunities, expanded our classes and work- painters and photographers of Month and an annual afford- our resort location enjoy our mind us online at shops to serve a community of the day. We wish to honor this able art sale each December. monthly exhibits and weekend www.mwvarts.org or call 603- hobby and professional artists tradition by providing our Each exhibit holds an opening workshops. This growing audi- 356-2787. of all abilities and mediums. juried artists and craftspeople of reception where the general ence includes members, hobby Our current gallery exhibit Our events committee is con- today, opportunities for the dis- public is invited to preview the and professional artists, visual “Sensations” will be displayed tinually working to widen our play, marketing, and sale of artwork and meet the artist(s). arts supporters, art apprecia- through May 28th. exhibiting locations that will their work from traditional to In an effort to support the tors, students and gallery visi- Upcoming events expose our artists to an increas- contemporary to the communi- artists and to accommodate the tors. Gallery Artist of the Month ing audience as well as publiciz- ty and its visitors. schedules of art appreciators, The achievements of our exhibit for June will be “Light ing our fundraising events. If an artist or craftsperson we have expanded the operat- own gallery exhibits and out- in Retirement” by watercolorist Program Committee members wishes to exhibit and sell their ing hours for the gallery side venues is drawing recogni- Cindy Spencer. continually strive for exciting work, they must participate in exhibits from 20 hours per tion from the local community July – August gallery exhibit and dynamic themes for our our jury process. This system week over a span of 4 days to and has stimulated membership “Journeys, Images from Near gallery exhibits. Our board of assesses the artwork so that our over 40 hours per week over 6 and enrollment in our classes and Far” directors is committed to our audience is assured of seeing days. Our primary exhibition and workshops on whose July 21, Art in the Park, mission: “The Mt. high quality workmanship dis- space is our downstairs gallery income we survive. Visitors Schouler Park, North Conway Washington Valley Arts played in our gallery. Original at Norcross Place but to make enjoy the local landscape scenes Village 10am-6pm Association is an independent, works are presented to the Jury the visual arts more accessible of places they have visited and August 18, The Great Arts community focused, non-profit Committee bi-monthly and are to the community and its visi- make purchases as vacation Caper, our annual auction, Red organization which exists to evaluated in areas of expression, tors, we’ve found additional remembrances. Seasonal depic- Jacket Mountain View Resort promote the study, apprecia- execution, composition and exhibiting opportunities at local tions may also encourage TGIF Book Discussion: Desert Queen The North Conway Library’s TGIF Book Group will read “Desert Queen- The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia” by Janet Wallach and discuss it on Thursday(!), June 7th at 10:30 a.m. at the library. This is an open group. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you are a library member and whether or not you have finished the book. The TGIF Book Group is an Rousseau Pottery open book discussion group By Heather Rousseau that reads both fiction and non- fiction and meets on the first June meeting is on a Thursday! Library at 356-2961 for more Thursday or Friday of each Afterwards, the TGIF Book information or to reserve your North Conway Community month at 10:30 a.m. at the Group will go in its summer copy of the fascinating Desert library in North Conway hiatus until October. Queen. Please join us! Center Weekend Craft Show Village. Please note that the Contact the North Conway Come and join the fun at Other exhibits will include: the Memorial Weekend Craft metal art/sculpture, scenic Show on May 26-27 at the photography, jewelry designs, North Conway Community glass art, corian recycled cre- Center, 2628 White Mtn. ations, fabric pocketbooks, Hwy, Rte. 16, North Conway, beautiful quilts, Ben's NH Saturday & Sunday 10am to Maple Syrups, Yee Yee's 5pm. Fabulous arts, crafts, Gourmet foods, dried apple food, and music of Tim creations, American Girl, bat Janis!!! Always Free Adm. & houses, & lots more!!! Free Parking!!! The above Preview the fair online photo features the exquisite www.joycescraftshows.com or Rousseau Pottery by Heather call Joyce (603)528-4014 Rousseau who will exhibit her Rain or Shine!!! See you fabulous pottery creations. there!!!

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 9 On the Rockpile The Summit welcomes the Cog visitors, hikers, museum viewers and adventure seeking ‘Scouts’

Roger Pushor peak wind gust for the week This past weekend the Cog Weather Observer / occurred on Saturday at 12:30 continued weekend trips with IT Specialist when the winds hit 84 miles per four trains coming to the hour from the Northwest. Summit on Saturday and three Monday started off with Sunday saw more visitors mak- more on Sunday. The Museum above freezing temperatures, ing their way to the Summit is now open along with the Gift low winds and visibility of 80 to with mild temperatures in the Shop on weekends. It was real- 100 miles however that didn't 40s and gentler winds from the ly good to see the Sherman last long as we went into the fog West at 20 to 35 miles per hour. Adams building and Museum by midnight and for the most bustling with guests from the part stayed in the fog until it Cog and hikers who found finally cleared out Friday after- WEATHER their way to the Summit. The noon. Along with fog the first MT. WASHINGTON greatest excitement for the part of the week also brought week had to be giving a new three inches of snow with some OBSERVATORY member a tour of the Compiled by rain mixed in at times. Most of Observatory Staff Observatory and Instrument the new fallen snow has now Date High Low Prec. Snow Tower with is son who is work- disappeared from eh Summit. 7-May 48 30 0.00 0.0 ing on his Weather Merit Friday and Saturday saw visibil- 8-May 41 27 0.48 0.0 Badge for Scouting. The Courtesy ity of 80 to 120 miles bringing 9-May 46 36 0.03 0.0 enthusiasm this young Scout The Weather Discovery Room at the Mount Washington Museum ready lots of guests to the Summit. 10-May 38 24 0.82 1.5 had for learning about Weather for guests Even though the temperatures 11-May 28 21 0.23 1.5 was great to see and being able were slightly above average for 12-May 45 23 0.00 0.0 to be a part of it made my week. become a member and receive or stop by at our North Saturday there was still plenty 13-May 50 40 0.11 0.0 a tour, valley and higher sum- Conway Weather Discovery of wind to let you know you For more information on the mits weather outlooks, and Center on Main Street. Highest gust recorded on May 12th were at the home of "The Mount Washington much more please visit us at at 73 mph from the Northwest World's Worst Weather". The Observatory, including how to www.MountWashington.org Search and rescue training held at Cannon Mountain Members of search and res- cue teams from northern New Hampshire gathered last Saturday for training at Cannon Mountain. The training, put on by the Search and Rescue Working Group and the NH Fish and Game Department, brought togeth- er teams from all over the northern region. Mountain Rescue Service, New England Canine Search and Rescue, Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue, and others joined over a dozen Fish and Game Officers Courtesy Courtesy

for the full day of workshops. After a brief lunch, the NH After orienting everyone The morning session was an National Guard arrived with a with safe egress and exit, the Orientation to Swiftwater Blackhawk helicopter to dis- crew fired the helicopter up Rescue, led by instructor Mike cuss the role of helicopters in and had everyone participate Cannon from Colchester, rescue and in an exercise Vermont. recovery operations, and to safely enter and exit the Mike has been an instructor then provided an opportunity aircraft, with the rotors spin- and leader in swiftwater and for members of the different ning overhead. dive rescue and recovery for teams to check out the air- The yearly trainings are part FREE STEAMERS several decades, and provided craft. Members of the SAR Working Group EVERY FRIDAY a broad of the K-9 Search and efforts to increase the effec- (With dinner entree purchase. 8-10 oz. Portion Size) overview of strategies and Rescue team introduced their tiveness of search and rescue HOURS skills to effect safe operations dogs to the helicopter, getting operations Closed Mon. in the swiftwater environ- them to hop into and get by building relationships Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 11AM – 8PM ment. familiar with the cabin. and develop strong communi- Fri. & Sat. 11AM – 9PM cation between the different Sunday 11AM – 4PM Visit us on ... teams and state and local Take Out agencies. FISH MARKET & Full Bar Wed. – Sun. 11AM – Closing Available GPS Location 94 East Side Road, Conway, NH VISIT US 603-447-3838 ONLINE AT: newhampshirelakes- andmountains.com

Page 10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Freedom Column

Lees and Becca Lees and Nick help. The reward is helping to American Family in Hitler's will continue with songs and The Farinella received Honorable clean Freedom’s legacy clean Berlin. The book club wel- speakers at each of the other Mentions for their projects as as well as something off the comes everyone to join in the Veterans' Memorials, one in ‘FREEDOM well. Awesome work! grill. Call John at 539-5799 or discussion. front of the Town Office, and Kennett Middle School email jshipman120@gmail if News from the Freedom the other at the Library. The COLUMN’ Student Achievement and you can help. Village Store. The Freedom program will conclude with By Lisa Wheeler Recognition Night saw a President Dean Robertson Elementary School’s sixth the laying of wreaths on [email protected] number of Freedom students has called a Special Church grade class will be at the Veterans' grave at the honored. Miranda Cloutier, meeting of the First Christian Freedom Village Store on Lakeview Cemetery. Congratulations to Shelby Cyr, Elizabeth Davis, Church of Freedom on Thursday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Transportation will be provid- Freedom’s Philip and Becca Lees, Danielle Doonan, Sunday, May 20 at the recom- doing their ‘Kids on the ed for anyone who needs to Nathanael Mathieu who both Hillary Johnson, Kathryn mendation of the Pastor Block’ puppet show. The ride. placed in the Time Warner Lees, Nate Mathieu and Search Committee to approve theme of the puppet show will YMCA Camp Nellie Mount Washington Valley Emma Niiler all received their selection of Pastor Larry be how children deal with Huckins celebrates its 85th Science Fair last week. Nate Academic Achievement Wogman to be the permanent other children with disabili- season. Come and join us for won the lucrative Innovator’s Awards and Nicole Costantino minister on a part time basis. ties. Winner of last week’s 50/ dinner and a sneak peek of the Award with his invention of and Nick Farinella received This has been approved by the 50 was Tom Luke. new leadership division on sound induced video games, the Principal’s Awards. Good Church Council. The church There will be a Memorial May 30 from 5-7 p.m. All res- which is a video game requir- job, kids! members are asked to vote on Day Service at the First idents from Freedom are ing only sound to maneuver. The Freedom Historical May 20, as stated by the Christian Church at noon on invited. Please rsvp to Philip won third place in the Society is in need of a little of church by-laws Tuesday, May 29, which will jody@camphuckins or call high school division with his your time either Friday, May The Freedom Library Book include readings, music, and a Kara at 539-4710. electroplated guitar strings. 18 or Saturday, May 19 from 9 club will meet a week earlier homily to honor those who Don’t forget that the 2011 He created a chemical mixture a.m.-2 p.m. at the Allard this month due to the have served our country. After Low and Moderate Income placed on wire and attached House and Works Barn (or Memorial Day Holiday. The the service, people may wish Homeowner Property Tax the newly created strings to an both) to do a little spring book club will meet on to join the students at Relief forms are available at acoustic guitar creating new sprucing up. Just a couple of Monday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Freedom School who will be the Town Office and on the music. Both projects sound hours would be a huge help, at the library. This month’s gathering at the first Veterans' town website townoffree- interesting and creative. wash some windows, do a little selection is " In the Garden of Memorial in front of the dom.net. Freedom students Kathryn light vacuuming, anything will Beasts": Love, Terror, and an Town Hall. Their program Spring Celebration and Free Well Water Testing

On Thursday May 24th out what’s in their water. from 4-6pm Green Mountain Although this is a simple pro- Conservation Group (GMCG) gram, the procedure for col- and the Youth Coalition will lecting your sample is very host a Spring Celebration. important and should be fol- Community members are lowed closely. In order to col- invited to join the celebration lect your sample you will need at GMCG’s office, known as a sample bottle. Bottles can be Huntress House, located at picked in Freedom at the Town 196 Huntress Bridge Rd in Hall or the Freedom Store, as Effingham. Activities for the well as in Tamworth at The day will include a plant/seed Other Store during operating swap, Free Well Water hours. Sample bottles can also Testing, and a pizza party. be picked up at the GMCG Don’t have a plant to bring? office in Effingham; just call That’s okay!! Volunteer in the ahead to make sure someone garden planting, raking, or will be in the office. Bottles will weeding and go home with also come with instructions for your very own seeds or new collecting your sample. plant! This event is completely free Free well water testing will of charge; only your time will also be taking place. Bring in a be required. So stop by to help sample of your well water and out in the garden, enjoy a slice, find out if it meets safe stan- take home a new plant, and get dards for six basic parameters, Courtesy your well water tested. For pH, conductivity, iron, chlo- Sample testing questions please contact Green rides, nitrates, and hardness. Mountain Conservation Group These tests will be done Evaluation and Testing). Every dents from Sandwich and students who have completed at 539-1859 or email gmcgnh- through a program called Spring GMCG facilitates this Ossipee participated in the the program to come forward [email protected]. GET WET! (Groundwater program in schools around the program. GMCG and the as volunteers for this event and Education Through Water watershed and this year stu- Youth Coalition are looking for help other kids and adults find Lord’s Hill Meeting House, Effingham holds ‘Yard Sale’ and ‘More’

The Lord’s Hill Meeting sale are items of furniture, pies, cakes, cookies, cof- take a right on 153s, go down route 16 to Lord’s Hill. For House at route 153 in kitchenware, bric-a-brac, feecakes, muffins, bars and 3 miles to the sale; from the more information, contact Pat Effingham will be holding its dishes and china, some other special goodies. south, take route 153 north off @539-5456. annual Memorial day event on antique items, linens, toys, The last item for sale, gera- Saturday, May 26 from 9:00 animal items, rugs, and much, niums, will be available for Two-Bedroom Condo on 5 Acres am to 1:00 pm. All proceeds much more. If you are fur- purchase at $4.75 each. These Sunny 2 bdrm townhouse locat- from these sales will be used to nishing a home or cottage, are not seed geraniums but the ed on over 5 acres of historic Hales Farm on Westside Rd in renovate the building. The this is the place to be on may wonderful geraniums that can Conway. Fully furnished, 1.5 current project is painting the 26. If you have treasures you’d last for years if brought in baths, electric heat or Reni heat- ing (propane) will heat both interior of the building in like to disown, call Erik at before the frost. These flowers floors. 2012. 539-4071 and we’ll be glad to sell out quickly and will be in Property is maintained year The main activity of the day help. limited quantities. round. One year lease is a giant yard sale held right Additionally, the annual To reach the meeting $1,200.00 utilities not included. in front of the church on bake sale, in same location, house, take route 153 into Please contact Doreen Lord’s Hill. Included in this will have home baked bread, Effingham — from route 25, 401-261-6336.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 11 Passages

DEATHS by her side. Club, Eastern Star and Ralph Conway; five grandchildren; John Johnson of Chatham. She She graduated from Kennett Shirley American Legion Post seven great grandchildren; a had eight grandchildren High School in Conway and # 46 Ladies Auxiliary in sister, Mary Chesley of Albany; Chelsea Stephens, David, loved all of her friends and Conway. a brother, Dwight McLellan of Emma & Clara Jordan, Cayle, Conway. She was proud of her Mrs. McCarthy was an avid Conway; six step-children, Kade, Kayrin & Camden children and grandchildren. skier and had been a member of Thomas McCarthy of Rye, Johnson; many cousins, nieces Arlene worked at the former the Mt. Cranmore Ski Patrol in Steven McCarthy of South and nephews. Heel Mill and Conway Café, North Conway many years Carolina, Katie McCarthy of Visiting hours will be May both in Conway, She ran “The ago. Effingham, Peter McCarthy of 18, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Annex” rooming house for Arlene started losing her Greenville, South Carolina; Furber and White Funeral years in Conway and later sight at the young age of 28, but Susan Ray of Rye and Michael Home, 2925 White Mountain became an excellent chef and she never felt sorry for herself. McCarthy of Woods Hole, MA Highway, North Conway. A operated the Willey House Some people never knew that and several nieces and private graveside service will be restaurant and gift shop in for the last 15 years she was nephews. held at the convenience of the Crawford Notch with the help blind. A Mass of Christian Burial family at a later date. of her dear husband, Charlie. She is survived by her dedi- was celebrated Wednesday In lieu of flowers donations Arlene M. McCarthy She wrote three books about cated husband Charles T. May 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Our can be made in memory of Ellie Arlene M. McCarthy, 84, of her mother and life in McCarthy of Conway; a son, Lady of the Mountains Church to: Jen's Friends Cancer Conway went home to be with Passaconaway and one with Robert D. Campbell, Jr. and his in North Conway. Burial e in Foundation, PO Box 1842, the Lord and her parents on poems and short stories. Mrs. wife Sharon of Wolfeboro; a the Conway Village Cemetery. North Conway, NH 03860 or May 11, 2012. She passed McCarthy was very patriotic daughter, Bonnie C. Kimball Arrangements handled Furber to Miranda Leavitt Diabetes peacefully with her loved ones and a member of the Emblem and her husband Lloyd of and White Funeral Home in Foundation, C/O Badger North Conway. Realty, PO Box 750, North Conway, NH 03860.

Eleanor L. Stearns Eleanor L. Stearns, 65 of Richard Delisle Stuart Center Conway passed away Richard Delisle Stuart, 80, of May 11, 2012 at Memorial Hale’s Location, NH, passed Hospital in North Conway away on May 7, 2012 at with her husband by her side. Kindred Hospital, Boston, MA. She was the only child of Elton Mr. Stuart was born July 7, & Alice Eastman. Ellie was a 1931 in Watertown, MA. to giving person always putting John Delisle Stuart (of Nova other’s needs above her own. Scotia) and Marie Catherine She worked as a caregiver most Walter (of Germany). of her adult life first as a CNA He is the husband of Theresa at Hick’s Nursing Home in M. Smith and formerly the Fryeburg and then opening her husband of Patricia A. Stuart. own assisted living family home From Watertown, the family “The Home at Hunting Ridge” moved to Arlington, MA. After to many clients over the years graduating from Arlington who became instant family to High School in 1949, he served her. She enjoyed her evening in the 103rd USAF Reserve rides around the Chatham loop Unit 1951 to 1953 with honor- with her husband, RJ, who ulti- able discharge. He continued mately became her caregiver his education at Northeastern after her stroke in 2006, spend- University, Boston MA, receiv- ing time at her lakeside cottage ing a Bachelor of Science in in East Stoneham, collecting Civil Engineering in 1958 and, carnival glass, watching her Master of Science in Civil grandchildren play, and catch- Engineering in 1967. ing up with old friends. Mr. Stuart held senior and Her parents and a son, Mark managerial positions with sev- Stephen Gilpatrick, prede- eral major Boston engineering ceased Ellie. She is survived by firms into the 1960’s, 1970’s and her husband Roger “RJ” 1980’s where he was directly Johnson of Center Conway, a responsible for the design of daughter Rebbecah Forbes and numerous wastewater treat- her husband James of Sweden, ment, water distribution and ME, a step-daughter Patsy highway projects throughout Jordan of Chatham; three step- the New England region. He sons Merton Stearns of was a licensed Professional Conway, Barry Stearns of Engineer in Massachusetts, Biddeford, ME, Andrew New Hampshire, Vermont, Johnson & his wife Andrea of Maine and Rhode Island. Stow, ME; former son in-law In the 1990’s and beyond he John Stephens of Portland, continued his career as a pro- ME; mother & father in-law fessional consultant to engi- Herman & Marilyn Johnson of neering and construction firms Chatham; sisters in-law Debbie Johnson& Brenda Frost of Continued on A14 Chatham and brothers in-law Page 12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Business A Better Body, A World of Health Offers Expanded Studio and Classes, a Complete Wellness Experience!

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On pressure, high cholesterol, knee issues and diabetes. If you're an athlete looking for anatomical give. Carol Decker Appointed Director Valley Originals "Cowboy's Up" for Major Sponsorship of Sales for Attitash Mountain of 2012 Boots 'N Bling Event for Starting Point Starting Point, Services for Resort & Wildcat Mountain Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, is pleased to Bartlett & Pinkham Notch, welcome the Valley Originals as NH – Carol Decker has been a key sponsor to their annual named the new Director of fundraising event, Boots 'n Sales for Attitash Mountain Bling. Valley Originals is a Resort and Wildcat Mountain. consortium of locally owned A resident of the Mount and operated restaurants in the Washington Valley for more Mt. Washington Valley and a than 25 years, Decker brings a supporter of many non-profit history of resort hospitality and organizations, charities and sales experience including pre- community events. Their con- vious positions held at Attitash, tribution of $2,500 makes them and more recently, sales man- a "Cowboy Up" sponsor and ager at the Mount Washington one of the major contributors Hotel. In addition to this role, Courtesy of Attitash Mountain to the Saturday, June Decker will continue to oversee Resort & Wildcat Mountain 2 event at Glen Ellis Guest Services, Tickets, and Carol Decker Campground. Season Pass Sales at Attitash, Courtesy of OVP Management Valley Original members meet regularly at Delaney's Restaurant and which she has managed since the experience and the benefit their most recent meeting included an agreement to a generous donation last November. “Skiing is what of being very familiar with both to Starting Point for the "Boots 'N Bling" Charity Dinner and Fundraising brought me to the valley and mountains. She and her staff Auction slated for Saturday, June 2. continues to bring me and my will be responsible for develop- family much joy,” said Decker ing and servicing a wide variety noting her daughter Laura’s (a of products and programs student at UNH) and son between the two.” Matt’s (a senior at Kennett “Josh and I see significant High School) skiing achieve- sales growth opportunities ments. “I am thrilled to be sell- between the two mountains ing the experience, product, with our international and and services of these two great domestic group sales, summer mountains and to be working and winter lodging program with a great team and staff who partners, and with our growing will be supporting my efforts.” Higher Education college sea- “John Lowell and I are very son pass program,” said pleased that Carol accepted the Attitash Mountain Resort Director of Sales position for General Manager John Lowell. Attitash and Wildcat” said Josh “We’re confident that Carol Boyd, Wildcat Mountain can help us to achieve these General Manager. “Carol has goals.” Correction Lone Star Jewelers has quoted in the May 10th issue. opened – come share in Please visit Lynne MacDonald Lynne’s passion for just the and Lone Star Jewelers, 38 right piece for that special Main St N Conway Village. person or event. Although it feels like Lynne GET YOUR Macdonald’s passion for jewel- ry has lasted 40 years, she has NEWSPAPER ONLINE AT only been business for 16 newhampshirelakes- years, not the 40 accidentally andmountains.com

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 13 Valley Education The Fifth Annual Mount Washington Valley Regional Science and Technology Fair

Dick Pollock

It was an impressive sight! Picture this: three hundred and sixty five exhibits involv- ing nearly six hundred and fifty teens from New Hampshire and Maine mid- dle and high schools. One hundred and twenty judges evaluating the displays and the thinking behind them. Teens and adults engaged in intense and serious discus- sions about topics such as “E coli’s ability to adapt and Dick Pollock Dick Pollock Judge Patti Ray gets a better look at the work of Kennett Student Lara mutate” to “the effects of Judge Nicole Horne watches as White Mt Waldorf student Jim Gaudreault Murnik acid rain on building materi- set up his basketball catapult als” to “The five second rule – fact or fiction”. The Campus of the Tech Village and Granite State College in Conway was a daylong beehive of intellec- tual activity on Thursday, May 10 as students from a dozen schools descended on the campus. Presented by Time Warner Cable as part of their Connect a Million Minds Initiative the event was also hosted by the MWV Economic Council and UNH Dick Pollock Cooperative Extension. Judge Jac Cuddy, Executive Director Of MWV Economic Council, inspects Elaine Millen, Dean of Kennett High Student Eric Shae’s Robocam. Campus Development for the nine campuses of the ioned science fair featuring She further explained that Granite State College sys- science, math and engineer- each year has seen additional Dick Pollock tem, explained that part of ing seemed like a natural for ways to involve even more Peter Donohoe, Kennett Middle School shows off his pentapult. the college’s mission is the College and after a slow youth. “This year local fifth inspire youth to achieve. The start five years ago is an and sixth graders are involved idea of hosting an old fash- unqualified success. in the Passport Program, a tions with follow up discus- kind of scientific scavenger sion back at school. This hunt. They arrive from their group is becoming the feeder schools ready to search the for the middle and high exhibits for answers to ques- school programs.”

Passages Michael, Catherine, Paul Jr., David, Robert and John Jr. as well as providing engineer- He was predeceased by his ing services through private parents John and Marie, and practice. In 2007 he retired siblings Walter and John from Quincy, MA and moved Stuart. to New Hampshire. Funeral services were held He was a member of Boston Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Our Society of Civil Engineers, Lady of the Mountains Church American Society of Civil in North Conway. Burial will Dick Pollock Engineers, New England be in St. Joseph Cemetery in A wall of posters by local third and Water Works Association, New Bartlett. Furber and White fourth graders England Water Pollution Funeral Home of North Control Assoc. Conway handled arrange- Alongside his professional ments. A poster contest for third career, his love of nature and In lieu of flowers, donations and fourth graders was also outdoor sports were evident by may be made to American started this year. A huge wall his favorite pastimes, as an avid Association of Kidney Patients in the atrium of the College hunter and angler. He was a (AAKP) or Our Lady of the was adorned with a colorful lifetime member of the Mountains Catholic Church display of their work. National Rifle Association. North Conway NH. Judge Russ Seybold He is survived by his wife We want to thank the doc- summed up the day for many Theresa Smith of Hale’s tors and nurses at Fresenius of the adult judges: Location, NH, and first wife Medical Care in Lancaster “I was just so impressed by Patricia Stuart of Stoneham, NH, Memorial Hospital in the innovative ideas that I MA; his son Francis R. Stuart North Conway and Dartmouth saw, the quality of the and wife Audrey of Acton, MA; Medical Center in Lebanon exhibits and the his brother, Paul A. Stuart and NH for their excellent and enthusiasm/commitment of wife Corinne of Plymouth, MA compassionate care. the students. I’d love to do it and nephews and nieces again next year.”

Page 14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Valley Education New Hampshire joins nine other states and Jurisdictions as the Top Performers on the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress Science Assessment

The release of grade 8 Achievement Level of at or than 42 states/jurisdictions Hampshire grade 8 students solid academic performance Science results for the 2011 above Proficient, New and not statistically different eligible for Free or Reduced- with a demonstration of com- National Assessment of Hampshire students also than nine other states/juris- price School Lunch had an petency of challenging subject Educational Progress (NAEP) demonstrated achievement dictions. There were no states Average Scale Score of 152 matter. For the NAEP 2011 demonstrate that New significantly above the that scored statistically higher with 29 percent having an Science assessment, approxi- Hampshire students perform National percentage. With 42 than New Hampshire on the achievement level at or above mately 120,000 grade 8 stu- well above the national aver- percent of New Hampshire NAEP Science assessment for proficient. New Hampshire dents were assessed nation- age and are grouped with the eighth graders achieving at or 2011. Within New grade 8 students not-eligible wide. In New Hampshire, top performing states above proficient – a gain of Hampshire, Male grade 8 stu- for Free or Reduced-price approximately 2,200 grade 8 throughout the nation. The three percentage points com- dents had an Average Scale School Lunch had an Average students were assessed. The results reflect the strength of pared to 2009, New Score of 165, while Female Scale Score of 165 with 45 sample of New Hampshire New Hampshire students’ Hampshire students’ achieve- grade 8 students had an percent achieving at or above students assessed resembled understanding of Science. ment was eleven percentage Average Scale Score of 160. proficient. For a more com- closely the demographics of With an Average Scale Score points higher than the nation- Forty-six percent of New plete breakdown of Average New Hampshire grade 8 stu- of 162 – up two points from al achievement of 31 percent. Hampshire grade 8 Male stu- Scale Scores and Achievement dents with 91 percent identi- the previous NAEP assess- Compared to all states and dents had an achievement Level of all states and jurisdic- fied at White; 2 percent Black; ment in 2009, New jurisdictions in the nation that level of at or above proficient, tions, including New 3 percent Hispanic; and 2.5 Hampshire eighth graders participated in the NAEP while 38 percent of New Hampshire, got to www.edu- percent Asian. The Gender scored significantly higher 2011 grade 8 Science assess- Hampshire grade 8 Female cation.nh.gov/instruction/asse breakdown was almost evenly than the National Average of ment, New Hampshire had an students reached the same ssment/naep/science11.htm split with 51 percent Male and 151. For students reaching an Average Scale Score higher level of achievement. New and view the Nations Report 49 percent Female. Fifteen Card State Snapshot Report percent of the sample was and All States and identified as students having Chinnaphon Uttaraparwanich Selected Jurisdictions Report. an educational disability while “We are glad to see that the 2 percent were English grade 8 science results contin- Language Learners. Finally, by The Citadel Faculty for Who's Who ue to increase,” said 23 percent of the students Commissioner of Education, assessed were eligible for free Cadet Chinnaphon strength of character, academ- ates on Saturday, May 5. Virginia M. Barry, Ph.D. or reduced-price school lunch Uttaraparwanich of ic achievement, military The Citadel, founded in “However, we have work to do – up three percent from 2009. Wolfeboro, NH, has been achievement, leadership, cam- 1842, is a public, coeducation- in order to reach students For questions regarding chosen by Citadel faculty pus activities and participation al military college in from lower socio-economic New Hampshire’s NAEP members for the Class of 2012 and excellence in athletics at Charleston, S.C., that offers a groups. I am confident that 2011 grade 8 Science results, Who's Who Among Students the varsity, intramural or club classic military education for with excellent teachers in contact Tim Kurtz at (603) in American Universities and sport level. young men and women seek- every classroom we can close 271-3846 or Colleges. Uttaraparwanich is a mem- ing a college experience that is these achievement gaps and [email protected]. Who's Who Among ber of Hotel Company and a challenging, meaningful and prepare all of our students for Additional NAEP information Students in American Electrical Engineering major academically strong. With the success.” can also be found at Universities and Colleges is Uttaraparwanich was recog- core values of honor, duty and The National Assessment of our Web site, www.educa- one of the most highly regard- nized during the annual respect, The Citadel prepares Educational Progress is con- tion.nh.gov/instruction/assess ed and long-standing honors Commencement Week principled leaders for the mil- ducted at both the state and ment/naep/index.htm or the programs in the nation. Awards Convocation on May itary as well as the global the national level. With Nation’s Report Card Nominations are based on 3. The Class of 2012 gradu- workplace. respect to achievement levels Web site, www.nationsreport- for the assessment, the card.gov. Lynn Cherry Graduates From Berry College Proficient level represents

Lynn Cherry of Chatham, an estate and business planning near Rome, Ga., Berry chal- NH, graduated from Berry advisor for Estate Strategies lenges its student body, consist- College with a BA degree in Group in Atlanta, is a 1982 ing of more than 2,000 under- AUCTION International Studies. graduate of Berry. graduate and graduate students, Berry College welcomed 286 Berry College is an inde- to embrace a firsthand educa- 62 Calef Rd., (Route 125) new alums May 5 at the Spring pendent, coeducational college tion that unites strong academ- Brentwood, NH 03833 Commencement. Featured recognized nationally for the ic programs with opportunities speaker Berry Board of quality and value of its educa- for meaningful work experi- Trustees and alumnus Bert tional experience. Located on a ence, spiritual and moral DATE: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Clark provided words of inspi- magnificent campus encom- growth, and significant service TIME: 9:00 AM ration for the graduates. Clark, passing more than 26,000 acres to others. PREVIEW: Sat. 9-4 and Sun. 7:30-9:00

Ramp trucks, trailers (cargo, snowmobile, car hauler, horse trailer) limos, pick- ups, 10-yard trailer w/10 hp leaf vac., dump trailer, car haulers, box trucks, 1- Local Students Graduate from Keene State College man & 2-man bucket trucks, utility trucks, lift trucks, delivery vans, Case 310 & Case TD9 dozers, 2006 Kubota frontend loader/backhoe, excavation equip- Keene State College's Perry of Freedom, NH for her professional accom- ment, boats, SUVs, cars, ’97 GMC dual wheel limo, Continental limo, paving roller, dual axel equipment trailer, truck camper, sod cutter w/trailer, vintage Commencement honored its Chelsey Rothermel of Silver plishments and dedication to tractors (Massy-Harris “Pony”, Farmalls, John Deere, Allis-Chalmbers), dump biggest-ever graduating class. A Lake, NH Kelsey Whittemore service. trucks, moving truck w/attic, Landoll 5th wheel trailer w/slide ramp, Woods back- total of 1,196 degrees were of Brookfield, NH Edward The Honorary Doctor of hoe attachment, backhoe bucket, motorcycles, collectible cars, handicap bus, airport runway year round mutlipurpos sweeper w/150 hp snowblower, digger awarded to 1,107 students. Ambrose of Moultonborough, Humane Letters was presented derick, stake body trucks, wreckers, plus much more! (400 +/- lots) Don’t miss This year's graduates includ- NH Maxwell Cudney of to Janet Cohen, who demon- this sale – something for everyone! ed the following local students: Wolfeboro Falls, NH Sarah strates outstanding humanitari- GOOGLE: Tom Troon Auctioneer for link to “auctionzip” site for details & pho- Terrence Classen of Glen, Luke of Effingham, NH an efforts and social responsi- tos. Subject to errors & omissions. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged. NH, Devon Clough of Michael Stevens of Center bility. Her endeavors have We accept cash, checks, Master Card, & Visa. Can’t make the sale? Go to Chocorua, NH Cynthia Conway, NH made an indelible and positive www.equipmentfacts.com to pre-register and bid on line. Food available! Lillibridge of Albany, NH, Mary Ann Kristiansen, local impact not only on Keene State TOM TROON, AUCTIONEER Alicia Morrison of Conway, entrepreneur, artisan and com- College and the Monadnock (NH #2320) / CONWAY AUCTION COMPANY PO Box 1457, Conway, NH 03818 NH, Theodore Nutting of munity-builder, was honored region, but also on the larger 603-447-8808 [email protected] North Conway, NH Austin with the Granite State Award human community.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 15 Folks ‘n Focus Old Time Village Faire & Craft Show 6th Annual Touch the Truck Day

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Page 16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 17 Out & About Photos by Dennis Coughlin

Walking For A Cure Leading a large group of walkers through North Conway Village, are Cassie (right), and John, along with 4 year old All Smiles Addy, who were all participating in the annual Promise Kennett High Eagles head baseball coach, Bob Burns, Walk for Preeclampsia, in North Conway, NH, on May shares a laugh with first base coach Danny Quint, during 12th, 2012. Preeclampsia is a life-threatening disorder Home Run Swing Lauren White, of the Kennett Lady Eagles softball team, the May 9th, 2012, game with Oyster River, at Kennett that can occur during pregnancy and the postpartum hits a 4th inning home run, against Oyster River, on May High School, in Redstone, NH. The Eagles defeated the period, and is most often characterized by a rapid rise in 9th, 2012. Kennett went on to defeat the visiting visiting Bobcats, 7-1. blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the mother and/or baby Bobcats, 12-0, at Kennett High School, in Redstone, NH.

Team Buell Steve Buell (center), and his children, 6 year old Ty, and 1 year old Emma, were ready to go, moments prior to the 4th Annual Fun Day At The Faire Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, at the North Conway The White Mountain Waldorf School, in Albany, NH, held its Swinging Into Spring Community Center, in North Conway, NH, on May 12th, 2012. annual May Faire Celebration, on May 12th, 2012. Suzie Louise Myrback, of Stow, Maine, helps her 3 year Preeclampsia is a life-threatening disorder that can occur dur- Kjellberg (right), teacher of the early childhood program at old daughter Winter enjoy a few minutes on the ing pregnancy and the postpartum period, and is most often the school, holding 3 year old student, Zebudah Miller, and swing, at The White Mountain Waldorf School, in characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead her 5 year old daughter Larkin (right), enjoyed a day filled Albany, NH, during the annual May Faire to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the with activities, music, and good cheer. Celebration, on May 12th, 2012. mother and/or baby.

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Page 18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 On the Links Wentworth Fields Eighty Players in Red Fox League

By Pru Smith details...you don't have to be a member to Divided into sixteen teams, participate....Mondays with eighty Monday night Red Fox tee times starting at 9:30am. League players teed it up at For some early season brush- Wentworth on Monday for ups on your game, Julie will the popular annual competi- be holding clinics on tion. Living up to their name Wednesdays from 2:30- the Bedazzlers dazzled the 3:30pm....again call for field and finished first with details. And, looking out for team Hale Mary's in second. the future of golf, June 5th is Tied for third were the the kick-off date for the Sunsetters and the Pin Junior Golf First Tee Seekers leaving Tuckerman's Program at Hale's for ages 4- Tavern in fifth place finish. 7 years. Eight years and up Long drives were powered will start their lessons after out by Chris Bartlett and Amy school gets out. Russo. Accurate shots earned May's Champ of the Month closest to the pin honors for Play "In Progress" Frank McCarthy (37'5") and In progress for the ladies, Kathy Sweeney (14'1"). that is, as Martha Jamieson Wentworth members have a and Gay Folland tied at net 69 few days left to sharpen their and face an 18 hole play-off to games for the Kickoff decide the winner. Net 67 Scramble to be played on safely secured the May title Sunday. Details next week. for Rob Brewster - congrats! Soggy Start to Don Ho Play At this writing there are six- This "lovely" weekday rainy teen teams signed up for weather (now in it's second Wednesday's Community week!) dampened the start of Center annual tournament the Eagle Mountain House who are saying...."oh, no, not Pru Smith Don Ho League play last again"! These poor loyal A nice peaceful day on the course? Ah yes, but a "Mother Nature" drama played out on the fairways and ponds week with Tuesday rounds players have, over the years, of the back nine. Read the story for all the details." entirely rained out and only a been soaked, frozen and few teams braving the ele- rained out on a consistent ting her! Keep swinging, teenth pond. And as we head full force into ments on Wednesday. basis and it looks like they will Spencer, and I'll bet there are Whew....a happy ending to the 2012 season keep this Hopefully things will recu- face less than perfect condi- some lessons in your near another "Mother Goose" "truism" in mind...... "Golf is a perate this week but, at this tions again this year. With future! story! passion, an obsession, a writing, rain gear and galosh- luck the reports will be inac- Drama of a non-golf nature In closing..remember to romance, and a nice acquain- es will be needed to compete curate (what?) and we'll have was played out on the fairways send those memorable tance with trees, sand and this week also. But, since results for you next week. (and ponds) of the NCCC this rounds, shots, stories to water". (Bob Ryan) weekends have been and look We're also hoping for past Sunday as Beverage Cart [email protected]. to be great weather-wise, take unprecedented news to come driver (and animal lover) Jerry advantage of Pro McGraw's from Indian Mound as the Birch turned to equally ani- Saturday tune-ups from 10- NCCC/Indian Mound White mal concerned golfers MOUNTAIN VIEW 12noon plus those free clinics Mt Challenge Cup is to be Barbara Hogan and Joanne COMMUNITY on Sunday's 1-2pm in honor played this Friday at Indian Gandolfo. It appears that the Rt. 171, Ossipee, NH of "Welcome to Golf Month". Mound and the NCCC team family of five geese - Mom, Hopefully the "spirit of is hoping to wrest the trophy Dad and three gosling chil- Donald Ross" will overcome from their Ossipee counter- dren are “renting space" in Annual the weather god this week and parts for the first time "in the seventeenth pond. we'll have some Don Ho enemy territory".....can it be However, Jerry discovered CAR SHOW results for you next week! done?....stay tuned! that one lone ball of fluff Hale's " Travel On The Chip Shots gosling was separated from Links Teams" are On the NCCC Assistant Secretary the family and in the pond on Saturday, May 19th Road Donna Kennedy and husband fifteen. Repeated efforts by Taking to the road again the Bill may be plotting a profes- all concerned failed to "res- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hale's "Travel On the Links" sional golfing career for nine- cue" said gosling and return Music – Raffles – Prizes – Lunch Available competition finds that the year old grandson Spencer him to his family. Hoping for Wicked Wackers and The Eastman who surprised and the best they all continued on ~ Public Welcome ~ Roughians (both apparently delighted them at Wentworth - the ladies to their golf game Proceeds benefit The Friends of Mountain View aptly named) are battling it this past weekend as he and Jerry to his rounds on the out for first place again this knocked his drive over the cart. A while later all were Call 539-7511 for more info year. Last week Jeff Butler 16th green (they didn't even filled with relief as Jerry fired a 73 at Wentworth (and mind searching for the ball!) reported the littlest gosling that was with the greens and then (with admittedly a "racing" on his tiny legs punched) making him "the bit of an assist from the cart across fairways and was best 16 handicapper I know" path) hit the eighteenth rejoined with "da family" in the words of Hale's Pro green in two. Donna doesn't (amidst much parental Julie Rivers. A reminder for even mind that he's out-hit- "squawking") in the seven- the stay-at-home On the Links players...... all make-up rounds have to be completed Wanted to buy... OLD PAPER by next week. Congrats to Deb Carney for her birdie on Brochures, catalogs, certificates, cookbooks, journals, legal docu- #1 and to Maureen Soraghan ments, letterheads, letters, menus, maps, invoices and bills, manuals, who holed a great 27-foot postcards, sheet music, telephone directories, books and magazines, eagle putt at Indian Mound etc! Before 1960. during travel league play! If it’s paper... don’t throw it away! Ladies, interested in some league play? Call the pro CALL Al Ports | (603) 786-9002 shop at Hale's (356-2140) for

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 19 Round Ups Make Your Own Record on the Mt. Washington Auto Road on May 26th As Part of the 2nd Annual Alton Weagle Unusual Ascent Day

Mt. Washington, NH- The run up the Auto Road barefoot, Wemyss, Auto Road general Mt. Washington Auto Road will backwards and blindfolded (up manager. be hosting the 2nd Annual Alton and down) and he has pushed up As part of last year's festivities, Weagle Unusual Ascent Day on a wheelbarrow with a 100 pound several unusual "first ascents" Saturday, May 26th as part of the sack of sugar without setting it were accomplished, including kick-off celebration for the down; Weagle climbed up and one person who made the climb Road's 151st operating season. down Tuckerman Ravine, along on a unicycle, two on roller skis, The event will commemorate the Cog Railway and the Auto one on rollerblades, a trio who the many unusual ascents made Road (30 miles) in 14 hours 28 Irish stepped danced their way to on the "Carriage Road" since it minutes and even got married on the top and one man who backed opened to the public in 1861. the Cog Railway in 1955. his vehicle from base to summit This spirit of fun and adven- All of this follows in a great along the winding 8 mile road to ture was perhaps best captured tradition of remarkable Auto the northeast's highest peak. by day's namesake, the late Alton Road ascents throughout histo- Several unique ascents are Weagle of Walpole. Weagle was ry, which will be further shared planned for 2012, including: 2 a great advocate for safe and sus- and celebrated on May 26th. people riding tricycles; one Star tainable enjoyment of the White "Mt. Washington has always Wars scout trooper; one man Mountains, who became known drawn a unique assortment of pogo sticking; a fireman in full for awhile as "Mr. Mt. characters in search of personal fire fighter gear including SCBA Washington", thanks to his distinction-some have been and hand tool and a buckskin entertaining exploits during the more serious minded than oth- character going up in a go-kart, 1950s. At various times he has ers, of course," said Howie among others. A Sunday Storytime at White Birch Books Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. North Conway, NH – White Inside is a wonderful rhyming crayons. All are welcome to this Birch Books is continuing their romp of a picture book, with free event. Those members of the public A special ceremony recogniz- new monthly storytime pro- fantastic illustrations that bring White Birch Books is located who purchase passes and drive ing records set that day will take gram this month on Sunday, to life Pinder’s zany words. This in North Conway Village just up the road on Alton Weagle place at 1pm at the Glen House May 20, at 11 a.m. Jane Duggan, book is fun to look at, fun to south of the park, across from Day are invited to participate by base building. Anyone else inter- our featured reader, has decided read and especially fun to read TD Bank. For more informa- wearing funny hats and sending ested in participating with an that our theme for the month is out loud. We’ll be handing out tion about the monthly story- in a photo of themselves going unusual ascent of their own is animals, so our featured book is puzzle sheets to all the kids so time program, call White Birch up the mountain, which will be required to contact the Auto If All the Animals came Inside they can draw their own favorite Books at 356-3200 or visit them posted online and be eligible to Road at 466-3988 for schedules by local author Eric Pinder. animals or match the sound to online at www.whitebirch- win prize passes for a later visit. and more information. If All the Animals Came the right animal or just play with books.com. White Birch Books to Host Author Walt Hampton Thursday, May 17 White Birch Books is ence and enjoy the wild places Leadership Academy, located in North Conway the event, or to reserve a copy pleased to host a presentation on earth. He appears to be Hampton is a dynamic moti- Village just south of the park, of Journeys on the Edge, call by Walt Hampton, speaker, making good on that promise. vational speaker, driven entre- across from TD Banknorth. White Birch Books at 356- author and strategic coach, on He’s climbed four of the Seven preneur, sought after leader- For more information about 3200. Thursday, May 17, beginning Summits and the other three ship trainer and skilled execu- at 6:30 p.m. Hampton has are in his scope. Walt is a rock tive coach. written Journeys on the Edge: climber, ice climber and ski In Journeys on the Edge, Job Fair in Conway May 22 Living a Life that Matters, and mountaineer. He is an avid Hampton lays out the ways we he will be discussing the book distance runner, a pilot and can live the lives we once from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon along with an illuminating scuba-diver, too. Walt also has imagined for ourselves, teach- U.S. Representative Frank chance for people who are slide show. a passion for photography that ing readers to live with pur- Guinta (R, NH-01) will host a underemployed, or who are At the age of 13, Walt grew out of his love of the pose, passion and possibility. job fair from 10:00 a.m. to considering a career change, Hampton made a promise to mountains. Currently the Hampton believes that we can 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May to explore opportunities as himself – he would be an Director of Summit Success have it all, and that what his 22nd at Granite State well. audacious explorer and experi- and Founder of the Positive book is all about. College, 53 Technology Lane The event is part of Rep. An in-demand and engaging in Conway. Guinta’s ongoing Getting Fridays Serving a Full Menu Daily Breakfast speaker, Hampton will discuss Representatives from a vari- Granite Staters Back to Work Prime Rib at 7 AM his book and present an ety of employers and organi- jobs initiative. He hosted job accompanying slide show. zations will talk with partici- fairs in Derry, Rochester and White Birch Books, cele- pants about employment Manchester last year and in brating 20 years this year, is options. It is also an ideal Portsmouth earlier this year. “The road back to employ- LIVE EN ment is often long and hard,” TERT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, SUNDAY Every T AIN Guinta explained. “This job hursday, MENT!!!! Frida & MONDAY fair is a perfect opportunity to y, & Saturday OPEN HOUSE May 26, 27 & 28 • 9-4 see just what jobs are avail- THURSDAY - Open Mic with Dave Luke - 7:30 PM able, and which ones may be a FRIDAY - The Echotones - 8:00 PM SHIN-BOKU NURSERY right fit for job seekers. Best SATURDAYS - Karaoke/DJ SAM I AM - 8:30 PM of all, this fair personalizes the SPECIMEN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 539-2901 job application process by let- GARDEN TREES ting people meet face-to-face iisiitt ! MONDAY V i siitte ! Saturday May 26, @ 10:00 with employers. It’s a great Web thru Ourr THURSDAY Bonsai Pruning Demonstration by chance for job candidates to Renowned Bonsai Authority sell themselves and their $35 PER Wayne Schoech of Stone Lantern PERSON Free food & drinks on all days skills.” For additional details on Route 16B • Center Ossipee, NH 03814 with www.indianmoundgc.com CART 180 Beech Hill Rd. Wentworth this important job fair, please Jonathan Rivers, Director of Golf shin-bokunursery.com call Ashley Pratte at (603) VALID UNTIL 764-9993 PRO SHOP 539-7733 MAY 24, 2012 641-9536. Page 20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Round Ups Annual KHS Spring Concert Frost Heaves to appear May 26 at Promises to Be Epic! The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth Frost Heaves, the award- A festive night celebrating Brotherly Love. Zack Whitley winning comedy show from music and music education, and Caleb Ayers will be the "the most under-appreciated spring, and this year's seniors featured as soloist. The feel town in New Hampshire," will take place on Thursday will shift for the Chuck returns to The Barnstormers May 17 at 7:00 pm in the KHS Mangione classic, "Feels So Theatre in Tamworth, New Loynd Auditorium. Featured Good," arranged by V. Lopez. Hampshire on Saturday, May performance groups include This samba will feature sever- 26. the award winning Symphonic al seniors including Seth "We're excited to be return- Band, Stage Band, Concert Davison, Caleb Ayers, ing to The Barnstormers," says Choir, and two KHS Thomas Gregston, Jessica Fred Marple, unofficial Drumlines. A $5 donation to Fleck, and Adam Levine. The spokesman for the town of support music activities is closer will be a medley of Frost Heaves. "Actually, aston- requested. A Silent Auction Chicago style blues and soul, ished is more like it. People will be held in the lobby for "Blues Brothers Revue" must be more desperate for anyone interested in that kind arranged by R. Holmes. Great entertainment than we of fun! A grand time is guaran- improv will be a part of all thought." Courtesy PHOTO teed. songs. Frost Heaves, featured on Fred Marple (aka Ken Sheldon) joins the Speed Bumps band (back, Mark The Concert Choir will Symphonic Band will open NH Chronicle and winner of a Crory, Mike Rousseau, Lenny Holmes) with the Frost Heaves Players open the program with Frank its portion of the program Best of NH award, combines (front, Kathy Manfre, Beth Signoretti, and Dave Nelson) to present Frost Sinatra’s classic jazz tune with "Folk Song Suite," comedy, music and assorted Heaves, May 26 at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH.Frost “Mack the Knife” featuring Movement I: "Seventeen New England nonsense in an Heaves returns to The Barnstormers Theatre Mae VanRossum and Anthony Come Sunday" and evening that has been the mystery of where clutter tickets, not that we took Ferrara as soloists. Next the Movement III: "Folk Songs described as "more fun than comes from). The Speed bribes--although we’re not choir will sing a beautiful lull- from Somerset." Composed singles’ night at the dump." Bumps band will play classic above that," says Fred Marple. aby entitled “White Horses” by Ralph Von Williams in The Frost Heaves Players oldies and join the cast to com- This year’s performance will be by Gwyneth Walker. The final 1923, this piece has come to will present the Yankee pose a brand-new original a completely different show, selections of the concert choir be accepted as classic military Checkout Scanner, MomCare "Song on the Spot" based on according to Marple. "I figure will include pop songs “I’m band literature. Next, the (the original universal health audience suggestions. Fred we're going to keep doing this Yours” by Jason Miraz and band will perform an audience plan), Candles for Men, Big Marple will bring the latest until we get it right." “Under Pressure” featuring participation sing-a-long Dog Cleaners, Gab-B-Gone news from the town of Frost Frost Heaves will appear several soloists. number, "Highlights from ("When people just go on and Heaves. May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at The The KHS Drumline will The Sound of Music," on"), the Universal Support Last year’s performance of Barnstormers Theatre in perform an original composi- arranged by J. Vinson. Don't Hotline, If Teenagers Ran the Frost Heaves at The Tamworth.. For tickets, please tion entitled "40 worry if you don't know the Country, and Life’s Little Barnstormers was a sell-out. call the box office at 603-323- Shenanigans." Senior words. A slide show featuring Mystery Theatre (clearing up "That means we sold all the 8500. Drumline member Adam beautiful pictures of local Levine composed the majority mountains as the backdrop of the song, writing out parts will display the lyrics for you! Masons to Benefit Conservation Work of the for the ensemble. The rest of The concert will close with a the Drumline collaborated to rousing rendition of Upper Saco Valley Land Trust create the remainder of the Tchaikovsky's "1812 piece. The Eagle Drumline Overture" arranged by K. On Sunday, May 20th, the be used to preserve open space land through conservation will also perform an original Whitcomb. Masons will offer a benefit in the Mount Washington easements – whereby the land song. The composition proj- Throughout the course of breakfast for the Upper Saco Valley. is protected, but it stays in pri- ect was designed to introduce the evening, seniors will be Valley Land Trust (USVLT). The Upper Saco Valley vate ownership and on the tax the group to the collaborative, recognized for their contribu- The breakfast will be held Land Trust, which serves the rolls. USVLT works to pro- creative process used by all the tions to the music program from 8 to 11 AM at the 11 towns of the upper Saco tect wildlife habitat as well as preceding KHS Drumlines, throughout their 4 years at Masonic Lodge (upstairs from River watershed in both New working farmland, working serving to establish those who Kennett High School. In the old movie theater on Main Hampshire and Maine, has forestland, and water resources began percussion lessons in addition to music department St in North Conway village). conserved over 5,200 acres in on which all of our communi- high school as experienced acknowledgements, the local A donation is requested. its 11-year history. It is cur- ties depend. USVLT is a pri- young musicians. Jean Fickett Eagle Spirit There will be a raffle with rently working on 10 addition- vate, not-for-profit, communi- The Stage Band will electri- Award and the Ernie Mills items from EMS’ local store. al projects that will add more ty-run and volunteer-driven fy the auditorium with its Low Brass Award will be Those who attend are request- than 3,500 acres of preserved organization based in North energetic performance. This announced. Additionally, ed to bring a non-perishable land to this total. In the com- Conway. For more informa- portion of the show will open national awards including the food item to the support the munities it serves, USVLT tion, contact USVLT at 356- with the solid rock classic, John Philip Sousa Award, Masons’ food drive. All pro- either buys land or works with 9683 or visit www.usvlt.org. "Gonna Fly Now," which will Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, ceeds will benefit USVLT and private landowners to conserve be played again by the Band Director's Award, Kennett High School Stage Quincy Jones Musicianship Band on the steps of the Award, National School Philadelphia Museum of Art Choral Award, and Choral during its Memorial Day Directors Award will be weekend trip to the City of bestowed. The Wentworth to host Jackson Innkeepers Flea Market The Wentworth Inn will be for purchase. So please join us hosting the Jackson area under the tent Saturday, May innkeepers under their elegant 26th, at The Wentworth Inn, tent for an inn-wide yard sale. 1 Carter Notch Rd, from Inns from the Jackson Village 10am-5pm. area will be coming together FMI please call Kathleen at under one roof. Overstocked The Wentworth, 603-383- inventory such as china, 9700. Hope to see you all linens, lamps and furniture there!! will be available to the public

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 21 Round Ups Mary Bastoni-Rebmann to perform at the Salyards Center May 20th

On Sunday, May 20th at 4 Southern Maine campus at with Floyd W. Corson, the Music Theater, Portopera, in musical theater for children PM, Mary Bastoni-Rebmann Gorham where she was a voice accompanist. and the annual Bach Festival several times throughout the will present a re-creation of student of Professor Ellen Included in the recital will and Washington Valley year. her graduate voice recital Chickering. The perform- be works by Gioachino Theater Company. In addi- Recent accomplishments originally given in November ance will take place at the Rossini, Giacomo Puccini, tion Mary has directed pro- include the incarnation of 2011on the University of Salyards Center for the Arts Franz Schubert, Reynaldo ductions of a wide range of Alpenglow, a small group of Hahn, Amy Marcy Cheney theater performances includ- teens from the North Conway, Beach. There is no official ing Jesus Christ Superstar. NH area that won a national admission charge. Seussical the Musical, RENT, competition for an all expens- Contributions will benefit and Always…Patsy Cline. es paid trip to Radio City 2012 WMMA Bach Festival Her involvement in children’s Music Hall to sing in a and attendees are requested to theater includes original preshow performance-open- give what they can. scripts and music for produc- ing act for the Rockettes Mary Bastoni-Rebmann has tions including Pinocchio, Christmas Spectacular Show earned both a Bachelors and The Adventures of Peter in December 2010. Masters degree in vocal per- Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland For more information about formance, with a concentra- and many others. She fre- the recital on Sunday, visit tion on classical voice from quently performs in and www.mwvevents.com/Salyard the University of Southern directs productions for Arts in sCenterEvents . Maine and currently is a pri- Motion and offers workshops vate voice teacher with a stu- dio in Fryeburg, also teaching voice at the University of Sunshine Yoga Community Southern Maine. Mary is known throughout the Mount Alliance offers new Sunday Washington Valley for her performances in musical the- Hatha Yoga and Meditation class ater and dramatic produc- tions. Chelsea Latham will lead a years. This is provided Her on-stage professional new class on Sundays at through a combination of credits include appearances in Sunshine Yoga Community deep stretching postures, productions at Maine State Alliance located at 24 Pleasant breathing exercises, and whole Street in Conway. This class body and mind relaxation. will consist of an invigorating The asanas, or postures, are hour and a half of yoga asanas, meant to be deep, long lasting 2 Free upcoming Seminars for family kriyas and deep relaxation, fol- and contemplative, held for a lowed by an optional half hour minimum of 30 seconds and in Caregivers of Seniors of guided meditation. This is a combination with breathing Legal and Financial Attorney, Personal Care Blessings Homecare, Inc. dis- great opportunity to get your exercises. The postures have Planning in Eldercare: Agreements, Protection of cuss the specific needs of fam- body and mind on the same proven medical benefits and if Thursday, May 24 6:00PM to Assets, how to pay for long ily members of the elderly. We energized plane, ready and practiced regularly this con- 7:30PM At Mineral Springs term care, and much more will will cover topics such as: Keys receptive to begin your week. templative asana system will Care and Rehab Center, be covered with a to successful rehabilitation, Class will begin at 8:30 a.m. work to heal you physically, North Conway. Come to hear question/answer time. transitions of care to reduce and conclude the yoga portion mentally, and spiritually. Attorney Deborah Fauver and From Hospital to Home: re-hospitalizations, Avoiding at 10:00 a.m., with meditation Please join Chelsea begin- Registered Investment Thursday, June 28 6:00PM to family stress and burnout, wrapping up at 10:30 a.m. ning Sunday, May 20th at the Advisor Anthony Cloutier dis- 7:30PM at Mineral Springs Home safety, Alzheimer’s and Chelsea received her 200 Sunshine Yoga Alliance in cuss the specific needs of fam- Care and Rehab Center, dementia, Home Medical hour Yoga Teacher Training at Conway and get your week ily members of the elderly on North Conway NH. Come Equipment, Determining Sivasoorya Divine School of started at full mental, physical, legal and financial matters. hear Jane Galloway of Mineral when it is time for a Nursing Yoga in Kerala, India. Having and spiritual capacity! For Issues such as Springs and Thomas home… been taught in the most sacred more information, check out: Medicare/Medicaid, Power of Howland of Abundant Both Seminars are free, reg- and traditional form of yoga, www.tulavidahealth.com or istration is required. For more Chelsea will continue to share www.sycadixie.com, or con- information go to: the teachings that have been tact: [email protected], www.homecareNHME.com proven to support and heal (603) 733-9071. To register call 603-473-2510 people over the last 5,000 Friends of Jackson Library have been busy! The Friends of the Jackson May 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 pm. musty or smell of mildew. Public Library has received a The library is located at 52 Books may be dropped off at grant from the New Main Street in Jackson. the Library during business Hampshire Humanities BOOK SALE This year the hours (Tues. 10-7; Wed. 2-5; Council to sponsor a presenta- book sale will be held on Thurs.10-7; Fri. 2-5; Sat. 10- tion by Charles A. Kennedy Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, 2.) The library is closed entitled A Short Course on May 27 from 10:00 am to 3:00 Sunday and Monday. Islam for Non-Muslims. It pm at the Whitney Center Volunteers are needed for will take place at the Jackson next to the Jackson Grammar the book sale --- on Thursday Public Library on Wednesday, School in Jackson, NH. afternoon to transfer books Income from the book sale from their current storage and raffle is added towards the locations to the Whitney purchase of new books for the Center, on Friday to set up library. and sort books at the Whitney The library is currently Center, and on Saturday and accepting new or used paper- Sunday at the book sale. If backs, hard-covered fiction you would like to volunteer on and non-fiction, gardening, any of those days, please sign travel, cookbooks, arts and up at the library or contact crafts, coffee table books and Joan Palubniak at 383-6062 & children’s books for the book [email protected] sale. Please do not include t or Betsy Kent at 383-9076 & textbooks or books that are [email protected] .

Page 22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Round Ups First Congregational Church announces 1st Annual Arts & Bloom Sale Preparations are well under- To complete the shopping expe- rich two-tone brown color with Thayer points out her teddy way for the First Annual Arts & rience, refreshments and baked warm golden highlights and bears, such as this year's raffle Bloom sale on Saturday, May 26, goods will be sold as well as tick- sateen paw pads made from the prize, are not for children under 2012 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ets for the raffle of a handmade lining of the original fur cape. the age of three. The winner of at First Congregational Church, 17” fur teddy bear. Credit of this adorable col- the 17” fur teddy bear (valued at UCC on South Main Street, Charming, soft and original lectible bear is given to Denise approximately $150) will receive Wolfeboro, NH. Twenty-three are just a few words to describe Thayer, owner and founder of care instructions, a certificate of (23) artisans from New this year's raffle prize. Through Teddy Bears and Chocolate in authenticity, a birth certificate Hampshire and Maine will sell the generous donation of a fur Wolfeboro Falls. Since 1997, and a chocolate teddy bear lol- their fine goods such as: a vari- cape by a church member and Thayer has been recycling fur lipop. Tickets for the teddy bear ety of glass jewelry including the talent and labor of another, a coats into teddy bears. Like raffle are $2 each or 3 for $5. some crafted from beads import- 17” fur teddy bear has been other teddy bears she has craft- The scheduled rain date for ed from Ghana; hand made “born.” Made in the classic like- ed, this teddy bear is completely the First Annual Arts & Bloom purses & beaded bags; watercol- ness of the early American hand sewn with safety eyes and sale will be Monday, May 28, or prints, animal portraits, pho- Teddy Bear, characteristic for its pose able safety joints. Although 2012. Proceeds will benefit the tographic images and cards; and Church a beautiful selection of triangular head and slight hump Thayer's collectible bears can be programs of the church. numerous specialty items such as annual and perennial plants. to its back, the teddy bear is a enjoyed by young and old, clocks and Christmas orna- These plants will be featured for ments. Greenhouses from sale with ideal timing for the safe around the Lakes Region and Memorial Day planting date to Learn about how NH’s history Concord, NH have generously border your pathways and fill donated to First Congregational your gardens and favorite pots. unfolds across the landscape New Hampshire’s landscape Speak up for the Environment has a story to tell. You can’t go very far into the woods without at Creativity Day! finding a stonewall, an old Painting, Sculpture, Design, year YEAAH has been creating cemetery or cellar hole. Who Music, Poetry, Dance, Puppetry, thought provoking images. Last lived here in the past? Who Ceramics, Photography, year the group created a travel- moved all of those stones? What Printmaking,..Juggling! Are you ing Earth Day exhibit which dis- did they think about as they interested in any of these or played issues like the invisible cleared land and set up their have suggestions for more? If children’s project, the gulf oil farms? Learn how to gather so, plan to come and help the spill, the impact of plastics, air information about the history of Youth Coalition CREATE on pollution, and junk mail. This your property and collect clues May 19th from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 year their focus is on quotes that to unlock your property’s past? p.m. at Runnells Hall in inspire. YEAAH is a co-sponsor Join us for a Recognizing Chocorua. There will be a host of the art happening this year. Cultural and Historical of artists on site to help mentor Professional artists from the Resources on Your Woodlot Courtesy photo: UNH Cooperative Extension programs emerging artists in various region have been invited to host workshop on Friday May 18th. mediums. All ages welcome mini-workshops at the CRE- Martha Pinello, Principal Participants will be “in the field” tions please contact Wendy from 5-105! In preparation for ATIVITY DAY. Emerging Investigator with Monadnock for at least part of the day and Scribner at 447-3834 or the ART HAPPENING on artists will have the opportunity Archeaological Consulting, will should come prepared for New [email protected] Ossipee Lake on July 28th, to work with artists in the field teach you how to recognize your England weather. Caring for Your Forest there will be three CREATIVI- of their choice to create images woodlot's history using com- Registration is required and Workshops are co-sponsored by TY DAYS. May 19th is the kick that speak about abundant natu- monly available and easy to find online registration is available. UNH Cooperative Extension, off date for this project. ral resources that can be found historical records and by using Visit www.nhwoods.org for NH Division of Forests and “WOW!” this is something in the Ossipee Watershed. on-the-ground evidence (such more information. Registration Lands, NH Timberland different, you think. Yes, Runnells Hall will be divided as stone walls, cellar holes and questions may be directed to Owners Association, NH Tree WOW, Wonders of the Ossipee into different areas for creating. topography). Martha has over Debra Anderson debra.ander- Farm and Tin Mountain Watershed, will be the event on Everyone will work together to three decades of experience [email protected] or phone (603) Conservation Center. July 28th hosted by the Youth plan for the ART HAPPEN- working on historic sites 862-1028. For program ques- Coalition. WHY? W.H.Y. is ING—an artistic event to take throughout New England. She the mission statement of the place on July 28th at Camp served for many years as Chief Youth Coalition—Watershed Calumet from 1-5 pm. Visiting Archaeologist at the Strawberry Hope is YOUTH! artists include: Marnie Cobbs, Banke Museum in Portsmouth, In 2011, GMCG introduced Barbara Bald, Arthur Surrette, NH, and has special expertise in and helped foster the creation of Magi Leland, Louise paleoethnobotany and land- a Youth Coalition for young Wroblinski, Katie McCarthy, scape archaeology. people in the Ossipee Emelyn Albert and Stephanie The program will be held on Watershed. Much of the work Doyle All participants will have Friday May 18th from 12:30 to has revolved around water qual- the chance to work with either 4:30 at the Tin Mountain ity and learning about this one artist or to move around the Conservation Center on Bald important resource and how room and learn several different Hill Road in Albany. Please eat young people can speak up to techniques. Before ending the lunch before the workshop. help protect their water day, we will work together to resources. Ema Whipple plan the event on July 28th and McKie, a high school junior commit to what other art proj- Law Office of from Albany, was one of the first ects we would like to see exhib- youth members. She ited at the Happening. Kurt D. DeVylder, PLLC approached GMCG with an If you are interested in help- idea for a watershed-wide event ing create ART for this event 33 South Main St., 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 475 • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 that would invite artists from please help spread the word and P:(603) 569-5005 F:(603) 569-5007 E: [email protected] around the area to use creativity invite your friends, family and www.devylderlaw.com to teach people about the neighbors! All ages and abilities important resources we share are encouraged to stop by! If • Experienced • Effective • FREE 1/2 Hour Consultation and to advocate for conserva- you would further like to be a tion. Ema is the founder of the part of the Happening--WOW group YEAAH (Youth for Earth on July 28th or for more infor- GENERAL LITIGATION, Including: Activism through Art with mation on the Youth Coalition, Family Law • Personal Injury Law • Criminal Law • Real Estate Law Hope). YEAAH is a teen art col- please contact Youth lective dedicated to exposing Coordinator Stephanie Doyle at Debt Collection • Wills & Trusts • Probate Law • Social Security Disability this generation’s environmental 539-1859 or email gmcgnh- perspective. This is the second [email protected]. The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 23 Calendar

283-3267 or email Bill @ ing zoo program, 30 minute in www.greenturtleyoga.net. will be held in the lobby for [email protected] length, brought to us by anyone interested in that kind SAVE THE DATE Granite State Zoo. Kids St. Margaret of Scotland of fun! The White Mountain History Tree House: A safe Church 85 Pleasant Street, Believe in Books Literacy Stamp Club meets twice indoor Tree House for kids to Conway NH holds a weekly Salomon Spring Trail Running Foundation is hosting their 3rd monthly year-round on play in with the near by adult study program. The Series. A weekly trail running Annual Race for Reading this the second Wednesday at study group will meet every race series for all abilities and Memorial Day Weekend. May 26 History Tree exhibit. Dress-up 1:30 PM & on the third Drama Center: for Kids 0-9 Sunday from 11:00 AM to ages. Every Thursday for eight AND later the same day Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Noon, in the parish hall after weeks racers can run or walk ENTRAIN performs doors open at can dress-up in a multitude of the home of Barbara M. costumes then put on their on Sunday service. the long, short or mini courses 7pm 100 Acre Wood Intervale NH Savary, 1724 NH Rte between 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. performance on the little stage. The Breakfast Club, the #16 on the corner of the Thomas the Train: kids can http://greatglentrails.com/even South end of Bald Hill monthly M&D Productions’ ts/spring-trail-running- make an electric train weave in Executive Director meeting is Road. Everyone interested in and out of rooms. Also play series/(603) 466-2333 ONGOING EVENTS stamps is welcome! FMI 603- held the 1st Monday of each with a miniature “Thomas the month at M&D Productions, 3:30pm The Conway Public 447-5461 or email Barbara @ Train” set. Outer Space Calendar items are subject to [email protected]. call Mark at 603 662 7591 to Library’s Young Adult Club change, particularly weather Exhibit: kids can wonder thru reserve your seat. “Next Gen” makes fleece blan- dependant events, please call host Loss and Recovery Group: A the outer space hallway full of kets for the animals at the leader facilitated peer support “glow in the dark” views and Ossipee Valley Bible Church, Conway Area Humane Society. to confirm information. Thank group for those who have lost inspire curiosity of the myster- route 16 welcomes all to prayer This after-school group is for you for visiting the “Ear” loved ones. Groups run for 6 ies of our universe. FMI for all meetings Saturdays at 8:30 am, grades 6 – 8 but NOW 5th Calendar. week; 2 groups they are events at MWV Children’s Sunday worship at 9:30 and graders going into 6th grade Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 am Museum call (603) 356-2992 Sunday school at 11:00. FMI next Fall are invited, too! For Madison Library; Free Film - call 603 217 0124 Wednesdays at 2 pm Chick and 5:30 pm-7: 30 pm. These or www.mwvchildrensmuse- details call the library at 447- Room through May 23. Friday sessions are held in the um.org $ 5.00 suggested dona- Open Door Bible Church 5552. morning, 10am playgroup/pre- Meeting Room at The Met tion per child. Some programs Bible study and prayer Coffee House located at 2680 with Healthy Kids Gold 6:30pm also at the Conway school story time. Social time Wednesday pm at 6:30 pm, call Library tonight is PWR – a for babies and toddlers, parents White Mtn. Hwy, North /Maine Care are free 603 848 8410, ask for Ralph. Conway Village. No registra- book discussion group for and caregivers, age-appropriate Recurring Events at the Sunday worship at 9:30 am at adults and older teens called stories FMI Call 367-8545 tion necessary. FMI: Call Gibson Center: Chair Brett School in cafeteria 881 Visiting Nurse & Hospice People Who Read. Focus is on @madisonlib on Twitter for a Exercises: for those who is Tamworth Rd Tamworth Everybody Sees the Ants by A. clue. Care Services of Northern requires assistance getting in & Carroll County at 603 356 BINGO! Sponsored by S. King. WARNING! This Mountain view knitters meet out of the car or a chair Theatre North, every Friday group tackles controversial 7006 or toll free 1 800 449 Monday and Thursdays at the first Monday of each 4171 night at 6:30pm, doors open at subject matter. Join at your month. All are welcome to 10:30 AM. Blood pressure 3:30pm. Located at St. Anne’s own risk! Resale Shops to Benefit Clinics and VNA foot checks come and just knit. FMI Paula Hall on School Street, Berlin. Corner House Inn welcomes @ 447-4352. Animals at Conway Shelter. second Tuesday of the month Pull tab tickets and you can Retail Boutique featuring at 11:am to 12:00 and the last storyteller Kate Chadbourne to play all night for $10 and up! their popular Storytelling Blood pressure checks at the upscale clothing & accessories and blood pressure checks Largest payout in the area Freedom Village Store Tuesday located in Norcross Place Wednesday of the month from Dinner program. The dinner mornings. across from the Courtyard 11:45 to 12:45.from NC begins at 6:30 PM FMI 284- Ambulance. Lunch at Silver 6219 or online at info@corner- Conway Public Library Spring Café; open Tues. through Sat. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10am to 3pm or The Harrison Lake Landing noon on houseinn.com. Story Time runs 9 weeks April Tuesdays followed by games or Thursday 5 – 17 3 May 31; TUES. 10:30am House offering a variety of domestic goods and much a movie. Wii practice May 22 Spring Story Time for Service Link Low and Friday 5 – 18 more; located at 223 E. Main Wednesdays from 10:30 to Moderate Property Tax assis- 2 year olds; WED. 10:30am 1:30. One to One Computer May 23 Spring Story Time for St at driveway entrance to the tance, at the Gibson Center. Northern New England shelter Shop or re-purpose Labs: second and fourth First come First Served, 12:30- Home, Garden, Flower Show Babies less than 2 years old; Thursday of the month at the THURS. 10:30am May 17 your items to help the shelter. 3PM over 300 Booths and 5 acres of Open Tues. Thurs. Sat. & Sun. Gibson Center. Call to sign up displays. Fryeburg Spring Story Time for 3 & 4 for your free lab. Game day Fryeburg Academy Spring year olds; Older siblings & 10 am~3 pm. FMI Call 447- Fairgrounds, ME 800 359 5605 Wednesdays at 12:30. Belly Concert at the Leura Hill 2033 11 to 6 guests are always welcome. Dancing Class Thursdays Eastman Performing Arts NOW thru April 21st book Mt. Top Music for babies 9:00am.Strength, Balance, & Center at 7:30pm. Fryeburg The Mountain Garden Club sale, during library hours. (free). Babies from birth Stretch: Bobbi Brome leads Academy's band and chorus (MGC) Will be hosting a Come early for the best selec- through eighteen months play this exercise program, Tuesday members take the stage once booth at the Home, Garden & tion. interactive games involving and Friday at 10:00am at the more in an evening to show- Flower Show at the Fryeburg The Cook Memorial Library familiar songs, rhymes and Gibson Center. Fleece Craft case their hard work through- Fairgrounds, ME. The theme in Tamworth holds "Stories rhythm. Every Thursday from Bees will be held on Fridays out the school year! FMI for this year is “Garden and Songs" a story time for 9:30-10:am. For toddlers and after lunch. Mondays after 207.935.9232 or visit Living” for which we will have young children on the first 3 their caregiver’s dance, play lunch bowling. Ballroom www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac created a lovely outdoor room rhythm and acoustical instru- Dance Class: Fridays at on display with a small bistro Tuesdays of each month at White Birch Books is pleased 10:30. Tech Tuesday is held ments, sing and play games 12:30PM. FMI356-3231. table, chairs and many plants. using familiar songs. Thursday to host a presentation by Walt from 3:00-4:00. Help available “Care for the Caregiver Hampton, speaker, author and Recognizing Cultural and help with electronic devices. 10:15 – 11:00 FMI call 447- 4737 Support Group” A leader facil- strategic coach, beginning at Historical Resources on Your FMI itated peer support group for 6:30 p.m. Hampton has written Woodlot workshop from 12:30 [email protected] Mt. Washington Valley those who care for a loved one Journeys on the Edge: Living a to 4:30 at the Tin Mountain 323-8510. Stompers Square Dance Club at home. Group meets at the Life that Matters, and he will Conservation Center on Bald North Conway Community holds a beginners square dance Gibson Center on be discussing the book along Hill Road in Albany. Please eat Legal Services (CLS) has a low workshop every Monday night Wednesdays’ from 12:30 to with an illuminating slide show. lunch before the workshop. cost legal clinic (by appoint- at the Conway American 2:30 pm. No registration nec- FMI356-3200 Participants will be “in the Legion on Tasker Hill Road essary. FMI call the Gibson field” for at least part of the ment only) every Wednesday “Caravaggio, Enigma of the in North Conway. FMI 888- from 6:45pm to 9pm. Singles Center at 356 3231. day and should come prepared welcome. FMI call 447-5527 Renaissance,” The Madison for New England weather. 696-3393 or 473-2002. CLS is TAOIST TAI CHI offers Library will host an illustrated a 501 c 3 non-profit Check us or P. O. Box #40 Conway Registration is required and classes for the beginner, con- lecture by local resident Bob online registration is available. out at www.lowpaylaw.org The Little Green Closet Thrift tinued learning and health Silvestri, 7 pm. The lecture will www.nhcommunitylegal.com store carrying children, women Visit www.nhwoods.org for recovery in North Conway, E be free and open to the public, more information. Registration The Tin Mt. Conservation and maternity items. Located Madison, Tamworth and and will take place in the John in the MWV Children’s questions may be directed to Center offers a coffee hour for Brownfield ME. In North F. Chick Meeting Room on the Debra Anderson debra.ander- its volunteers with Tin Mt. at Museum 2936 Rte16 Shop Conway at the Eastern Slope lower level of the Madison hours are Thursday thru [email protected] or phone (603) 10am every 2nd Tuesday of Inn Plaza. FMI call 603-356- Library. FMI at 367-8545. 862-1028. Monday 10am to 5pm and 5581 or visit each Month at its Nature A festive night celebrating Learning center on Bald Hill most Tuesdays. Many $1.00 newengland.usa.taoist.org. The Snow Queen - 10:00 a.m. items. All purchases and dona- music and music education, Presented by Petit Papillon; Rd in Albany. Call 603-447- Green Turtle prenatal yoga spring, and this year's seniors 6991 tions benefit the MWVCM. This show is being offered classes offered free in May, will take place at 7:00 pm in FREE to the public and local CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step MWV Children’s Museum Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. the KHS Loynd Auditorium. 2936 Rt16 North Conway - school groups as part of our Fellowship of men and women at Sunshine Yoga Community Featured performance groups 2011-2012 Stage Series for in the development and main- Music For Tots held at MWV Alliance, 24 Pleasant Street include the award winning Children's Museum. Mountain Children. Please call ahead to tenance of healthy relation- Conway. Any donations will Symphonic Band, Stage Band, reserve your seats! 603-356- ships. Tuesdays at 7pm at Top Music with Sharon Novak go to the White Mountain Concert Choir, and two KHS every Friday at 11am. Zippity 9980 FMI www.theaterinthe- Eastern Slope Inn, Gibson Community Health Center Drumlines. A $5 donation to wood.org Suite, No. Conway FMI 207- Zoo every 4th Thursday of the FMI [email protected] support music activities is month 11am. This is a travel- or (603) 986-0085, or visit requested. A Silent Auction

Page 24 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 10:30a All Things Growing 10:30a All Things Growing 11:00a Valley Pride Day 11:00a Valley Pride Day MAY 18-24, 2012 12:00p Kennett Softball 12:00p Fryeburg Academy Softball (Schedule Subject to Change) 1:30p Lost in Movies 3:00p Baseball: Kennett vs Coe website: www.vv3tv.org 3:00p Carroll County Commissioners (5/9) Brown phone: 603-356-8941 4:30p Charity Chatter 5:00p TBA Friday, 5/18 5:00p Baroque Trio part 3 7:00p Pawprints 6:00a MWV Choral Society Spring Concert 6:00p All Things Growing 7:30p Softball: Kennett vs Coe Brown 8:23a Your Workout 6:00p Valley Pride Day 9:00p Baseball: Kennett vs Coe Brown 9:00a Kennett Softball 7:00p Miss MWV Teen Pageant 10:30a Lost in Movies 8:15p Conway School Board (5/14) Wednesday, 5/23 12:00p Recreation Weekly 6:00a Baseball: Kennett vs Coe Brown 9:30a Breakfast with Willie 12:30p Breakfast with Willie Sunday, 5/20 8:23a Your Workout 10:00a Left & Right 1:00p Left & Right 6:00a Carroll County Commissioners (5/9) 9:00a Pawprints 12:00p Pawprints 3:00p MWV Choral Society Spring Concert 8:23p Your Workout 9:30a Softball: Kennett vs Coe Brown 12:30p Softball: Kennett vs Coe 5:00p Kennett Softball 9:00a Recreation Weekly 12:00p TBA Brown 6:30p Lost in Movies 9:30a Breakfast with Willie 2:30p Baseball: Kennett vs Coe Brown 3:00p Conway Selectmen (5/22) 7:00p Charity Chatter 10:00a Left & Right 4:30p Pawprints 5:00p Rec Weekly 7:30p Baroque Trio part 3 12:00p Pastor Tim 5:00p Softball: Kennett vs Coe Brown 12:30p Fryeburg Programming 5:30p Breakfast with Willie 9:00p All Things Growing 7:00p Rec Weekly 6:00p Left & Right 9:30p Valley Pride Day 7:30p Breakfast with Willie Monday, 5/21 7:00p Kennett Spring Concert 9:55p Carroll County Commissioners (5/9) 8:00p Left & Right 6:00a Fryeburg Academy Softball 8:00p Granite State 10:00p Conway Selectmen (5/22) Saturday, 5/19 8:23a Your Workout Outdoors 6:00a Carroll County Commissioners (5/9) Thursday, 5/24 8:30p Lost in Movies Tuesday, 5/22 9:00p North Conway 8:23a Your Workout 6:00a Conway Selectmen (5/22) 9:00a Charity Chatter Water Precinct 9:00a Charity Chatter 8:23a Your Workout 9:30a Baroque Trio part 3 (5/23) 9:30a Baroque Trio part 3 9:00a Rec Weekly

Saturday 5 – 19 Madison. The day long activi- Lyme disease, and the safe and Professor Ellen Chickering. Storytellers Guild. Discussion ties are being offered in part- proper way to remove a tick. The performance will take and planning of future events is End of the Season Contra nership with Memorial The program includes actual place at the Salyards Center for from 6:30 to 7:00 and tales are Dance at Tin Mountain Hospital and its medical practi- specimens and a question and the Arts with Floyd W. told. Come to listen or come Conservation Center. There tioners. From 10am to 4pm, answer session after the presen- Corson, the accompanist FMI to tell – potluck refreshments will be a potluck supper start- the public is invited to partici- tation. Programs are free & www.mwvevents.com/Salyards and all are welcome! ing at 6:30, with the dance pate in a wide variety of health open to the public. AMC CenterEvents . starting promptly at 7:30 and screenings, wellness education, Pinkham Notch Visitor Tuesday 5 – 22 running through 9:30. A workshops and interactive pro- Center, Route 16, Pinkham Northern New England "teaching session" will be held Home, Garden, Flower Show Job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 grams. Notch, NH. FMI (603) 466- p.m. at Granite State College, at 7 pm before the dance for 2727 over 300 Booths and 5 acres of those novice dancers who Annual Meeting, all day displays. Fryeburg 53 Technology Lane in would like to learn and review Nature Learning Center, Character Breakfast is Back!! Fairgrounds, ME 800 359 Conway. some basics. Call 207 625 3334 Albany Believe in Books Saturdays 2033 10 - 4 Bartlett Student Council visits or 603 447-2295 FMI 9:30 am ! Eeyore with special the Gibson Center for lunch Join us for morning field trips, reader visit www.believein- The Mountain Garden Club Northern New England our annual awards, and this (MGC) Will be hosting a Ageing Your Way, presented by books.org/CharacterBreakfast. Donna Potter, after Lunch at Home, Garden, Flower Show year’s keynote speaker, Martha html booth at the Home, Garden & over 300 Booths and 5 acres of Pinello. As Principle Flower Show at the Fryeburg the Gibson Center. displays. Fryeburg Investigator for Monadnock The Met Opera Encores: Fairgrounds, ME. The theme Unified Arts Show. 5:30 art Fairgrounds, ME 800 359 Archaeological Consulting, Götterdämmerung at the for this year is “Garden viewing. 6 PM performances, 2033 10 to 6 Martha specializes in piecing Leura Hill Eastman Living” for which we will have Jackson Gramar School together historical land use Performing Arts Center at created a lovely outdoor room The Mountain Garden Club through paleo-ethnobotany 12pm. FMI 207.935.9232 or on display with a small bistro The Friends of the Conway (MGC) Will be hosting a and landscape archaeology. visit table, chairs and many plants. Public Library are proud to booth at the Home, Garden & www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac welcome the Mountain Aire Flower Show at the Fryeburg 3rd Annual Tamworth PTA White Birch Books is continu- Strings who will perform in Fairgrounds, ME. The theme Golf Tournament Indian Whitehorse Gear Annual ing their new monthly story- concert. The concert will be for this year is “Garden Mound Golf Course; Contact Spring Open House Join hun- time program this month at 11 given at the Conway Public Living” for which we will have Donna Ulitz 323-7271 X304 dreds of motorcycle riders at a.m. Jane Duggan, our featured Library at 7:00 pm. The pub- created a lovely outdoor room Heidi King 323-7433 Whitehorse Press and reader, has decided that our lic is cordially invited to share on display with a small bistro Whitehorse Gear's Spring theme for the month is ani- Open House for All Join us for music and refreshments. table, chairs and many plants. 2012 Open House to see new mals, so our featured book is If Admission is free of charge; all fun, food, FREE self-serve dog products and old friends for a All the Animals came Inside by Painting, Sculpture, Design, wash & nail trims (donation to are welcome as we celebrate fun filled day of shopping, local author Eric Pinder. the arrival of spring. Music, Poetry, Dance, the Humane Society) as well as prizes, refreshments. 603-356- Puppetry, Ceramics, Raffle prizes, tours, pets for 6556 www.whitehorsegear.com Sand drag racing association Photography, Printmaking, adoption, training demo's, rallies for a cure, gives pro- Juggling! Are you interested in venders and much, much ceeds to Wolfeboro relay for Wednesday 5 – 23 any of these or have sugges- more! 10am-2pm. 603-447- life: Neorvca, a non- Sunday 5 – 20 6:00pm The Conway Public tions for more? If so, plan to 3435 www.karlaspets.com profitNHRA style sand drag Library invites the public to a come and help the Youth RENEWS holds water safety association will race at 10am at Spring Concert. Mountain Coalition CREATE on May Mountain Top is excited to the Ossipee valley fairgrounds present Blue Hill Brass, day Crystal Lake Eaton Aire Strings gives a live per- 19th from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 in Hiram, me. Shannon Clark formance of Mozart's Eine p.m. at Runnells Hall in 7:30pm at Salyards Center for Masons to Benefit at 207-432-4263. the Arts in Conway, NH. lThe Conservation Work of the Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Chocorua. All ages welcome Night Music). This concert is from 5-105!. Stephanie Doyle Blue Hill Brass has been Upper Saco Valley Land Trust, delighting audiences for over the Masons will offer a benefit sponsored by the Friends of at 539-1859 or email gmcgnh- Monday 5 – 21 the Conway Public Library and [email protected] 25 years. 603-447-4737 breakfast for the Upper Saco www.mountaintopmusic.org Valley Land Trust (USVLT). The Mountain Garden Club is free and open to the public. A free prenatal class will also be held from 8 to 11 AM at the will be hosting a program titled Refreshments will be served. given at Purity Springs Resort MWV Harley owners group rides: Member memorial ride, Masonic Lodge (upstairs from “They’re Not Your The Friends of the Jackson on Saturday May 19th 7:45- the old movie theater on Main Grandmother’s Hostas Public Library to sponsor a 8:15 a.m. as part of the 9am from dealership Rt 16 [email protected]. St in North Conway village). Anymore!” Sue Anderson, presentation by Charles A. Integrative Wellness Fair. A donation is requested. owner of Mason Hollow Kennedy entitled A Short Contact Young Mountaineers Nature There will be a raffle with Nursery in Mason, NH, will Course on Islam for Non- [email protected] or Club 10am-noon, April and items from EMS’ local store. present at the Salyards Center Muslims. It will take place at (603) 986-0085 May. Nature Learning Center, Those who attend are request- for the Arts. The public is wel- the Jackson Public Library at The Madison Church Supper Albany Students in grades 1-4 ed to bring a non-perishable come to attend this free and 7:00 pm. The library is located will be held at the Madison are invited to meet at Tin food item to the support the informative session for both at 52 Main Street in Jackson. Elementary School on Village Mountain’s Nature Learning Masons’ food drive. All pro- novice and experienced hosta Center on Saturdays from ceeds will benefit USVLT and gardeners. Hospitality begins Denny Breau . Denny is with- Rd in Madison. 5:30PM Adults out a doubt one of those $9.00 adults Children under 10am to noon to take part in be used to preserve open space at 9:30 a.m., followed by the this fun and hands-on nature in the Mount Washington business meeting at 10 a.m. understated guitar genius'. 12 $3.00 The Menu is: Don't tell him, not that it'll go Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts club. Drop-ins welcome. Valley. The program will begin at 11 a.m. to his head I'd just hate to lose with a crispy lemon butter Appalachian Mountain Club's 4 PM, Mary Bastoni-Rebmann him here in New England. crust, salads, Rolls, and an Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present a re-creation of her 4:30pm The Trustees of the 603-662-7591 FMI: assortment of pie for dessert. to host Ticks and Lyme graduate voice recital originally Conway Public Library meet www.yourtheatre.com FMI 367-4705. Disease Join Alan Stearne for given in November 2011on the today. The public is welcome. Evergreen Institute for a comprehensive presentation University of Southern Maine 6:30pm The Conway Public Wellness : Integrative Wellness on ticks and Lyme disease, campus at Gorham where she Library hosts the monthly Fair at Purity Spring Resort in share facts and dispel myths of was a voice student of meeting of the Mountain The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 25 Round Ups Entertainment Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (A)=Afternoon, (D)=Dinner, (B)=Brunch Almost There – Albany May 18 - Simon Crawford (4-7 pm)

The Conway Café Songwriters Showcase with Red Gallagher 6 to 8 pm May 23 – Ken Turley

The Corner House Inn – Center Sandwich May 17 – Kate Chadbourne May 18 - Sweet Life Revue (D)

Delaney’s – North Conway May 23 – Jeremy Dean Band Photo Courtesy of Entrain Entrain returns to Theater In The Wood Jukebox Junction – North Conway May 17 – Open Mic The band Entrain makes a founder and drummer of $10 donation) begins at May 18 – Karaoke Night return visit to the Theater in Entrain. 8:45am with storybook charac- the Wood in Intervale, NH on This is a BYOB show, no ters cheering them on. This is May 19 — Echotones May 26, 2012 at 7:30pm. The coolers please. Tickets for a fundraiser in support of the eclectic Martha's Vineyard- Entrain are $20 in advance or Foundations’ Storybook Trail based six-piece Entrain has $25 at the door. Advance tick- Program in the 100 Acre The Inn at Thorn Hill – Jackson been thrilling critics and fans ets can be purchased by calling Wood. May 19 – Mike Jewel alike since its inception. The the box office at 356-9980 or The Believe in Books Boston Herald wrote, by visiting Literacy Foundation has a “Entrain merges funk, rock, theaterinthewood.org. Doors broadening mission to May Kelly’s Cottage – North Conway reggae, swamp, and worldbeat open at 7:00pm with the con- enhance the quality of life May 18 – Dennis & Davy (N) rhythm into a sweaty good cert starting at 7:30pm. The through exposure, education, time.” Their collective resume show is being hosted by the and the engagement of reading May 20 – Irish Seisium includes stints with such Believe in Books Literacy by bringing stories to life. The diverse players as Bo Diddley, Foundation and net proceeds Literacy Foundation is a Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub – North Conway Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, benefit the Books in Character Charitable 501(c)(3) Non- Southside Johnny, James Outreach program. Profit guided by the needs and May 17 – Thursday Trivia Night (N) Montgomery, Blood Sweet Earlier in the day the involvement of the communi- May 21– Monday Billiard-Golf Night and Tears and Bob Weir. Foundation will host the 3rd ties of which it serves. Entrain’s last visit was played Annual Race for Reading The Believe in Books office to a full house. “I think fundraiser. The event will be and 100 Acre Wood property Red Parka Pub – Downtown Glen Entrain has found a new home held on the 100 Acre Wood is located at Observatory Way in the North Conway area. trail system in Intervale, NH. in Intervale, NH, just two May 18 – Los Huevos (N) The Theater in the Wood is a The 5K trail run starts at miles north of the Scenic May 19 – Tim Theriault Band great music venue. We had a 9:00am, rain or shine. Top Vista, directly across from May 21 – Open Mic great time playing there. We prizes include Polar Express Town Hall Road. need more venues like this in tickets; Storyland passes as For more information on the country. We're looking well as concert and theater the Literacy Foundation Sammy’s – Tamworth forward to our next show tickets. The Kids 1K Fun Run please call 603-356-9980 or there!” said Tom Major, for those 12 and under (with a visit www.believeinbooks.org. May 17 – Open mic with Tom Heimliech May 18 – DJ Oliver and Lauren Smoken

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Page 26 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 As the Wheel Turns

Peter Minnich Peter Minnich

Riding the Mt. Clinton Road makes a pleasant, scenic side-road addition to a ride through Red fox circles the gas pumps at the Bretton Woods Station Store, looking for another hand- Crawford Notch. out. Another scene along the road: What’s with the fox?

By Peter Minnich as reminders of Clinton’s for- wich and Coke, I asked the she’s been pretty careful cross- Not to mention the danger of mer status. Mt. Clinton Road clerk, “What’s with the fox?” ing.” As if on cue, the fox interacting with wild animals; Sunday before last, the was built sometime around the “Oh, she’s around here all trotted over from the west rabies is always a present weather lightened up. We turn of the century, probably the time,” he told us. I men- side, looking both ways before threat. A red fox eating hot decided to ride up Crawford as a direct connection between tioned the fox I’d seen in the crossing to the store side. The dogs, potato chips, and choco- Notch and beyond, to get the Crawford House and the notch yesterday, and he sug- clerk came out with a hotdog, late? It’s not natural. some climbing in our legs Cog Railroad. gested it was the same animal. which she snatched from his With these thoughts in before the Crank the Kanc When we reached the Base What about the foxes up at hand and headed back home mind, we saddled up and next Saturday. All the way Road junction, the sky was Marshfield Station? Probably with the hotdog sticking cigar- headed back through the west on 302, skies were over- blue, the wind blocked by the the same family, he said. style out of her little foxy face. notch, watching for fox and cast with thick flannel clouds. Dartmouth Range, and the Wow! That’s a lot of territory The whole scene left me moose along the way. I love We packed rain coats, just in sun beat down hotly on the to cover, I thought. That fox feeling oddly unsettled. I like the return trip down from case. The cloud cover was a pavement. I can’t explain why, gets around. seeing wild animals, but I keep Crawford. This day was par- blessing going up the steep but we turned right and rode I was told the fox at the gas my distance. Observing and ticularly fast, with a light tail- pitch from Willard Ledge to up the hill, gaining another pump denned across the street interacting are different mat- wind pushing us along. The Saco Pond. That three-quar- 600 feet in a mile and a half to and came over for handouts. ters. Maybe it goes back to wind and speed cleansed me of ter mile stretch by the cas- the Marshfield Station. What Potato chips and hotdogs are the time I came home with a my tarnished thoughts about cades is steeper than anything were we thinking? We must favored treats. I asked about snake attached by its mouth to tame foxes. You just never on the Kanc climb. have been intoxicated by the the traffic on the road. “Ya, my hand. My dad told me know what you’ll see along the At the top, the headwind White Mountain high. she was hit a couple of years firmly - “Leave the wild ani- road. Get out and ride. was noticeable but not daunt- While hanging around the ago, but we [the store people] mals alone. You change them ing. We stopped at the cog railroad station, savoring nursed her back. Since then, forever if you touch them.” Highland Center to sample the views, we noticed a wood- their plush restrooms, then, en sign on the corner of the on to Mt. Clinton Road - the station building that reads – most untamed paved road in “The foxes are wild animals. the notch. While it’s only four Please do not feed them.” I miles from the Crawford Path wasn’t surprised by this sign; parking lot to the junction after all, just the day before, with Base Road, it’s rough. we had seen a red fox by the Lots of unscheduled bumps, ledges on Rt. 302, mugging exposed rocks, broken pave- for the tourists near Silver ment, but it’s all worth the Cascade. Foxes and moose are change of pace from the high- apparently the Crawford way. Traffic was light, almost Notch creatures in residence. non-existent. Two cars passed We headed west, down Base us in four miles. Road, a speedy five and a half Mt. Clinton Road is a NH mile descent to Fabyan junc- State road that runs along the tion. The pavement on Base base of the southern Road is much better than the Presidentials. The road name Mt Clinton Rd but not flaw- is a throwback to the former less. We reached Route 302 name of the 4312 foot moun- and turned right toward the tain now known as Mt. Pierce. Bretton Woods Station Store, Mt. Clinton was one of the much in need of sustenance original White Mountain and drink. Imagine our sur- names given in 1820 by Ethan prise when we were met by a Allan Crawford. It was named red fox circling the gas pumps. after DeWitt Clinton, the 6th And there, of course, was the governor of New York State, gaggle of tourists, cameras in and prime promoter of the hand, snapping photos and Erie Canal, which at the time videos. “Stand right next the was mockingly called cute little fox, honey.” “Clinton’s Ditch.” Mt. We parked our bikes by the Clinton was officially renamed picnic tables and scooted Mt. Pierce in 1913, but Mt. inside, avoiding the hoopla Clinton Road, Clinton Brook outside. When I got to the and Mt. Clinton Trail remain counter with my ham sand-

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Page 27 Round Ups Learn the latest about Hostas and their shade companion plants

“They’re Not Your Ms. Anderson will speak on Grandmother’s Hostas growing and propagating Anymore!” will be presented hostas, managing common by Sue Anderson, owner of diseases, and planting tech- Mason Hollow Nursery in niques for the shade garden Mason, NH, at the May 21st with companion perennials, as meeting of the Mountain well as the history of hostas. Garden Club at the Salyards The public is welcome to Center for the Arts. Ms. attend this free and informa- Anderson is a NH Master tive session for both novice Gardener and Co-President of and experienced hosta garden- the New England Hosta ers. Hospitality begins at 9:30 Society. Mason Hollow offers a.m., followed by the business over 800 varieties of hostas, as meeting at 10 a.m. The pro- well a fine selection of com- gram will begin at 11 a.m. Courtesy of MGC panion shade perennials, The Mountain Garden Club Assorted Hosta of the many varieties available including ferns, ornamental is dedicated to promoting hor- tion through volunteerism and All programs are open to the grams, and activities, visit the grasses, specialty conifers, ticultural education, civic friendship in the Mount public. For more information website at www.mountaingar- native trees and shrubs. beautification, and conserva- Washington Valley. regarding the club, its pro- denclub.org . Help Wanted

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