VOLUME 34, NUMBER 37 FEBRUARY 11, 2010 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

February Vacation Is For Kids! The Mt. Washington Valley has plenty of opportunities for kids to rock and rule during February vacation week …

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Fryeburg Business Association Taking Root: An effort to create a united business group in Fryeburg has been an idea that has been around for years but never truly got off the ground until recently … A14

Family Skiing At Its Best: Often the reality of a family day at the mountain involves stress, lots of open wallet time, and lots of negotiations so that everyone gets what they want, but at times everything just works, as ski columnist Sven Cole discovered ... B6 A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Winter camps, musical programs, snow sports and fun galore! February Vacation Week in the Valley is for kids By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer

ids rule – and they rock too. The Mt. Washington Valley has plenty of opportunities for kids to rock and rule during February vacation week. Take for instance winter camps. Kids go to camp, well…, to be kids, to meet other kids and participate Kin some pretty amazing experiences. During vacation week, kids can learn about winter camping, iden- tify winter animal tracks, visit a farm, learn about caring for farm ani- mals, and even experience what it was like to be in school in the 1800s. They can also be cast in an original musical and can learn to ski or ride. If camp isn’t your child’s thing, our Children’s Museum, our Theatre in the Woods and our local the ski areas have lots of activities just for kids. Here’s what’s happening in our neck of the woods: (Photo Courtesy of Tin Mountain) Tin Mountain Conservation Center Winter Camp vocal warm-ups, basic theater skills and Each February during winter vaca- are cast in an original musical, giving tion, Tin Mountain offers winter camp every child a chance to be part of a full for children in grades K-6. The older staged production with set and cos- children are introduced to winter camp- tumes. Students will learn how to per- ing as they learn to set up a campsite, form in front of a live audience and have prepare food, and spend a night in the a great time during the process! frosty winter weather. Mary Bastoni-Rebmann has been For younger children, there are day- teaching Musical Theater Workshops in camp programs in which campers learn Denmark, Maine, since 1995 and is to build snow shelters, identify wildlife excited to join forces with Arts in tracks in the snow, look for winter birds, Motion to bring out the budding thespi- and play games. ans in Mt. Washington Valley! Thirty All camps are conducted on Tin spots are available for this workshop. Mountain’s 138-acre Rockwell There will be a free public perform- Sanctuary on Bald Hill Road in Albany. ance on Friday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact 447- For more information, call 452-7515 6991 or visit: www.tinmountain.com. or visit: www.artsinmotion.com.

Remick Museum and Farm Camps Children’s Museum Vacation camp at the Remick The Mt. Washington Valley Country Doctor (Photo Courtesy of Remick Museum) Children’s Museum on Route 16 in Museum and Farm in North Conway offers a week of fun Tamworth will be held activities for the kids, including: from Feb. 15 through and candle making. Feb. 14, at 11 a.m., Valentines Day 18, Monday-Thursday Thursday is all about fun for campers. Birthday Party Extravaganza featuring from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will enjoy a winter wonderland Wildlife Encounters, Mountain Top and Friday from 9 a.m. outside with sledding, snowshoeing, Music, The White Mountain Cupcakery to noon. snow sculptures and forts. Then it’s on and More! Choose to attend to playing with and making historic toys Feb. 17, Craft Day. Every Wednesday one, two, three days or and games and popping popcorn on the come get crafty at The MWV Children’s all week. hearth or cook stove the old fashioned Museum. During this week, way. Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. Creature campers will learn all Friday, campers will help prepare a Feature. Every Thursday kids will learn about what it was like to noon-time shared feast and celebrate about the animal that live here in our grow up on a New the last day of camp with their parents. Forest of N.H., listen to stories, learn England Farm in the Remick Museum and Farm camps are fun facts and play games with our resi- 1800s! all about providing children with an dent naturalist. Monday, campers will opportunity to learn about farm life and Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. Mountain Top take a farm tour, learn all enjoy the outdoors. Music Sing-A-Long. Come to the about caring and groom- For more information, call: 800-686- Museum at 11 a.m. every Friday for a ing for farm animals, 6117 or visit: www.remick museum.org. Mountain Top Music Sing-A-Long! farm chores and make Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Pampering their own farm journals. Arts in Motion Parents Day. On Saturdays, while kids Tuesday, campers will Musical Theatre Workshop play parents can get pampered! learn all about being an (Photo Courtesy of Remick Museum and Farm) This week-long workshop at the Featuring coffee, treats, Mary Kay 18th century kid in Church of the Nativity, next to the facials and more! school. Campers will learn about a one- Wednesday, campers will learn about Gibson Center in North Conway, will Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. Creative Cultures. room schoolhouse, make copy books, lending a hand at the farm house, run Feb. 15 through 19 from 9 a.m. to Travel the world or at least pretend! write on slates, and learn to write with with morning chores, cooking and bak- noon and is open to students from six to On Sundays, this fun program teach- and make their own quill pens. ing on a hearth, making butter, sausage 14 years old. Kids learn basic movement, es about other places on this beauti-

On the Cover Inside Index Ice Is Very Nice Parents go to school Arts & Entertainment....Pages B1-3, 7 & 15 Last weekend over two hundred ice ax wielding, crampon- The Pine Tree school opened its door to the par- clad climbers from New England and Canada participated ents as part of the PTA Take Your Family to School Business News...... Pages A14-15 in the 17th Annual Ice Fest, sponsored by International Week. See Page A10 for more. Calendar ...... Pages B8-9 Mountain Equipment (IME) and International Mountain Nooks & Crannies ...... Page B16 Climbing School (IMCS). According to climbing school 100K Day at Wildcat director Brad White, the conditions were absolutely perfect Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 On the Rockpile...... Page A9 for ideal ice climbing. Largely recreational and instruction- vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been On The Slopes ...... Pages B4-6 al, the Ice Fest also included a competition among climbing set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and guides with ormer IMCS guide Bayard Russell of Madison riders who are up for the challenge that includes Real Estate...... Pages A3 & A15 also raising associated pledge donations to benefit taking the top prize at Cranmore. Sports...... Pages B10-14 (Dick Pollock/Moat Mountain Photography) Make-A-Wish Foundation® of N.H. See Page B4.

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 just like a Polar Bear, kids will explore all For more information, call 800-223- of Great Glen Trails. They’ll find hid- 7669 or visit: www.attitash.com. den treasures on scavenger hunts, Black Mountain, Jackson learn to ski scooter and try out the ski Kids ages seven to 12 can enjoy the limbo. In no time, they’ll be skiing Black Bear program. like polar bears. The Black Bear Cub daily program is For more information, call 466-2330 offered for kids ages four to six years old. or visit: www.greatglentrails.com. Day care is also available. For more information, call 800-698- King Pine Ski & Snowboard Camp 4490 or visit: www.blackmt.com. Ski & Snowboard Camp offers an exciting atmosphere for kids to learn to Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods ski or ride. Camp staff includes a mix- The Hobbit Ski Program is a daily ture of college students and parents, program for ages four to 12 that places interested in providing a fun week of children in groups based on ability, and learning and activities for the campers. works on improving their skiing and rid- 2010 Ski & Snowboard Camp is ing in a fun environment. geared for boys and girls ages eight to The Hobbit Snowboard Program is a 16. This year two camp sessions will be daily program for ages six to 12 that offered. Camp will be held during places children in groups based on abili- February school vacation weeks: ty, and works on improving their skiing Monday- Sunday, Feb. 15-21 and and riding in a fun environment. Sunday - Friday, Feb. 21-26. The Hobbit Ski & Snowplay Pro- For more information call 800-373- gram is a daily program for ages three to 3754 or visit: www.kingpine.com. five that includes nursery supervision, (Photo Courtesy of King Pine) group lessons and rental equipment. ful planet earth! Attitash Ski Area The Babes in the Woods Nursery is For more information, call 356-2992 Adventure Kids Skiers & Low Riders available for ages two months to five or visit: www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org. or visit: www.believeinbooks.org. Snowboarders are geared for kids ages years. seven to12. The programs work on skills The Family Interchangeable Ticket Theatre in the Wood Programs for kids from learning to ski and ride to mogul allows mom and dad to share babysitting The Believe in Books Literacy at local ski areas: skiing and terrain park riding. duties and take turns hitting the slopes. Foundation will host a series of fundrais- Kids ages four to six can enjoy Buddy Kids’ Club: ing events at the Theater in the Wood, Great Glen Trails, Pinkham Notch Bear Kids with half and full day pro- Kids ages four to 12 enjoy a vast array located at 41 Observatory Way in February 15 - 17: Ski Camps for grams focusing on fun-filled adventures. of activities under the guidance of our Intervale. Each show will take place at 4 Kids! Join Polly the Penguin and Percy Tiny Turns is for children ages three experienced Kids’ Club counselor team. p.m. All entertainment is family-friend- the Polar Bear for fun on snow! to five and introduces them to fun on During February Fun Week, these fully ly! Penguins - Ages 6-8 the snow through a one-on-one private supervised program sessions begin in the Feb.15 – Chad Cummings from Kids play some games - being a pen- clinic. Kids’ Club room on the lower level of Mountain Top Music leads the student guin is all about playing in the snow. Day care is available for kids ages six The Mount Washington Hotel. Evening jam band. What else do penguins love to do? Ski, months to six years old. Kids’ Club program kicks off with regis- Feb.16 – Andy Davis of the Mountain of course! Kids slide around just like a Kids and adults alike can test their tration at 6 p.m. Children attending the Storytellers Guild tells stories. penguin and learn all a penguin’s edges on the Family Fun Run race program are to be registered by 6:15 Feb. 17 – Sharon Novak from favorite ski games: Capture the flag, one course set up on Spillway every day from p.m. Reservations are suggested and can Mountain Top Music hosts a musical ski ball pass, freeze tag and more! Kids Sunday, Feb. 14, through Feb. 19. It is be made at the Adventure Desk; space is instrument exploration workshop. will learn how to maneuver, glide, duck free to run gates and great practice for limited. Feb. 18 – Red Gallagher performs a and dive just like a penguin! the upcoming Mountain Dew Vertical For more information, call 278-8989 music and humor show. Polar Bears ages 9-11 Challenge, which will visit Attitash on or visit: www.brettonwoods.com. Feb. 19 – Ellen Carlson provides an Time for some serious fun! Polar Wednesday, Feb. 24. interactive fiddling program. Bears are fun, fast and great on skis! The Family Fun Run will also be set For more information, call 356-9980 They’re super skiers! To be a super skier up Feb. 25, 26 and 28 as well. VACATION continues Page A7 Attitash Realty

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page A3 Comments & Opinions

Established 1976 PUBLISHER Richard Piatt

FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly

MANAGING EDITOR Nina Perry

COPY WRITING/ PROOFREADING Nina Perry Kristina Whitten

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steven D. Smith Peter Minnich Steve Caming Linda Tucker John Harrigan Rachael Brown Sara Young-Knox

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Steven D. Smith Joshua Spaulding Skiing with The Ear in Switzerland. Pictured in this photo, Cam Tascione of Glen and Delray Beach, Fla. (left), and Dick Linda Tucker Pollock (right) of North Conway, contributing photographer to the Mountain Ear, enjoyed a day skiing with former Swiss National Ski Team member Charli Jung (center) at (a very snowy) Grindelwald, Switzerland in late January. Steve Caming (Dick Pollock/Moat Mountain Photography) Dennis Coughlin Rachael Brown Dick Pollock Sara Young-Knox

ADVERTISING SALES Bartlett Historical Society hosted an informative evening with local ski clubs Rick Clay-Storm To the Editor, Society with written documentation and site at www.eicsl.org/clubs.html. On Sunday, Jan. 17, the Bartlett photographs and setting up displays that I would also like to thank Glen Fire COMPUTER GRAPHICS, Historical Society, along with the evening. The economic impact the clubs Chief Pat Roberts for generously allow- Innitou Ski Runners and Hickory (some starting as far back as the 1930s) ing us to borrow chairs and tables for the DESIGN & COMPOSITION Hawks Ski Club, hosted a dinner and have had on the town and Mt. evening. Amanda Dunleavy program entitled “A History of the Ski Washington Valley has been tremendous The Bartlett Historical Society offers Clubs in Bartlett.” The dinner had 40 and their continued contributions in the a number of programs throughout the attendees and more than 100 people form of scholarships, dinners and dona- year featuring people, places, businesses LAYOUT DESIGN came out to listen to the presenters and tions to local non-profits admirable. and organizations that have had an Emily Killinger check out the displays. All of the 13 The presenters included Larry impact on the history of the town. active ski clubs in Bartlett participated. Langford of the Schuss Verein, Henry Programs are offered free of charge and OFFICE MANAGER I would like to thank the following Milani of the Massa-Schussers, Marty are open to all area residents and visi- clubs and individuals who contributed to Killourie of the Lawrencians, Leo Ryan tors. To learn more about the historical Kristina Whitten make the evening a resounding success: of the Hickory Hawks, Christina Brown society or to join and support their mis- Christina Brown and the Innitou Ski and Dave Groves of the Innitous, Jan sion, check out the web site at DISTRIBUTION Runners for preparing and serving a Lankowski of the Brettl-Hupfers, Roy www.bartletthistory.org. An annual mem- Bill Collins delicious meal for their guests, Jean Lundquist of the Propectors, Paul Burns bership is a reasonable $10 for an indi- Shapleigh and the Hickory Hawks Ski of the Wedelns, Karyn Liberatore of the vidual or $15 for a family and entitles John Myers Club for their hospitality and allowing Ski-Daddlers, Frank Sapienza of the you to quarterly newsletters. The Darlene Westfall us to utilize the train station for the Polecats, Ly Dang of Ala-Bye and Fran Bartlett Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) Tina Lamy evening program and Jeff Leich, execu- Jeffries of the Ski Meisters. My apolo- non-profit and donations are tax tive director of the New England Ski gies to the Penguins, who sent a last deductible. The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN EAR is published on Thursdays as an independent newspa- Museum, for sharing his knowledge of minute replacement for their scheduled Again, thank you all for an evening per by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 the Bartlett ski clubs and the Eastern presenter, as I failed to write down her that far exceeded my expectations. weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to Marcia Burchstead Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg Inter-Club Ski League (EICSL). name. and western Oxford County, Maine. Thank you to the representatives of To learn more about EICSL and the Bartlett Historical Society The MOUNTAIN EAR office is located at the ski clubs for preparing a presenta- various ski clubs located in Mt. Mountain River Village on Route 16 in Conway, New Hampshire. 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Aluminum If you are considering replacing an old renewable technologies. for showing energy efficient windows LETTERS POLICY furnace, boiler, air conditioner, or other For guidelines on what products and and Larry Digney of Window Quilt. We The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor pertaining to local community issues. All corre- appliance, or replacing windows or services qualify, visit www.DSIREUSA. invite your readers to attend the next spondence should be signed, include a return doors or adding insulation to your walls org - the Database of State Incentives for Energy Conservation Workshop, address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, or windows, THIS IS THE YEAR TO Renewable Energy, and click on the “Alternative to Fossil Fuels: Wood and N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters should be DO IT. Many of these products and Maine or New Hampshire link. 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Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 In the News Try your luck in the 2010 N.H. Moose Lottery CONCORD — Lottery applications are now available for the adventure of a life- time — hunting moose in New Hamp- shire. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s 2010 moose hunt lottery is open! The nonrefundable application fee is $15 for New Hampshire residents and $25 for nonresidents. New Hampshire’s moose hunt is nine days long, starting the third Saturday in October. This year’s hunt runs from Oct. 16 to 24. The overall odds of being selected in last year’s lottery were one in 22 for New Hampshire residents and one in 63 for nonresidents, some of the best odds in the nation for moose hunting. Visit the Fish and Game website at www.HuntNH.com to enter the moose hunt lottery online or print out an appli- cation to mail in. Applications can also be picked up from Fish and Game license agents statewide. Moose hunt lottery Molly Ockett Middle School has its GeoBee winner. Molly Ockett Middle School held its Schoolwide GeoBee in late applications for 2010 must be postmarked December. After a very intense back and forth competition between Liam LaMountain and Hannes Schneider, Liam emerged or submitted online by May 28, 2010, as the winner with the answer to the question: One of the world’s saltiest bodies of water was known to ancient Romans as midnight Eastern Time, or they may be Lacus Asphaltites - name the body of water (for all you GeoBee winner wannabees, it’s the Dead Sea). Liam has now com- delivered to the Licensing office at N.H. pleted the qualifying test for the state competition. We will wait to see if he qualifies... In the photo above, Liam is pictured at Fish and Game headquarters in Concord left, with Mr. Jay Robinson at center and Hannes Schneider at right. (Courtesy Photo) prior to 4 p.m. that day. Winners will be selected through a computerized random drawing on June 18. Those who are lucky enough to take Thomas C. Kiernan to succeed Lewis M. Feldstein in June 2010 part in the hunt have an excellent chance of success. Permit holders can choose N.H. Charitable Foundation names new president another hunter of any age to accompany them on the hunt, but only one moose CONCORD — The Board of Directors 1998 he has served as President of the capital these last 12 years, my family and may be taken per permit. of the New Hampshire Charitable National Parks Conservation I have longed to return to New Each applicant can enter the moose Foundation recently announced that it Association, a 90-year-old organization Hampshire, with its strong tradition of hunt lottery once each year. A bonus has named Thomas C. Kiernan of headquartered in Washington, D.C., civic engagement. So it is with great point system improves the chances for Arlington, Va., to the position of with 24 field offices and 165 employees enthusiasm that we return to a state that unsuccessful applicants who apply each President. Kiernan will succeed Lewis around the country. He served as I love and a mission that is ever more consecutive year. For example, last year M. Feldstein, who has led the Executive Vice President and President important.” those resident applicants that had a total Foundation since 1986, when he retires of the Audubon Society of New Lew Feldstein said, “Leaving an of six points had a one in 12 chance of in June 2010. Kiernan’s appointment Hampshire from 1994-1998 and worked organization, colleagues and work that I being drawn and a non-resident with six follows an extensive national search previously as a Deputy Assistant love has been made much easier by the points had a one in 37 chance of being begun by the Board of Directors last Administrator at the Environmental appointment of a successor with the drawn. July. Protection Agency, Principal of E3 integrity, the talent and the leadership It is not necessary to have a current “The most important step we took Ventures, and a Senior Management of Tom Kiernan.” hunting license to enter the lottery, but early in this search was to solicit input Consultant with Arthur Andersen and During Feldstein’s tenure, the New hunters who are offered and accept a per- from scores of Foundation friends as to Company. He has chaired numerous Hampshire Charitable Foundation has mit must buy a $150 resident or $500 the most important qualities for our next state and national commissions and become one of the largest and best nonresident moose hunt permit, as well as president,” said James W. Varnum of coalitions. known community foundations in a New Hampshire hunting license. Etna, who chairs the Board of Directors Kiernan received his undergraduate America. Charitable assets have grown Both state residents and nonresidents and the executive search committee. degree in Environmental Computer from $25 million in 1986 to over $400 may enter the moose lottery. The num- “Among the attributes identified were Modeling from Dartmouth College and million in 2010. Feldstein is frequently ber of permits available to nonresidents is extensive management experience, an his MBA with an emphasis in Public cited as among the most influential peo- capped, based on the prior year’s sales of ability to articulate and engage people in Sector Management from Stanford ple in the state and has been named nonresident hunting licenses (about 15 to 17 percent of the total). the vision of the organization, and excel- University’s Graduate School of among the top 50 nonprofit leaders in On the Fish and Game website, you lent listening and consensus building Business. the country. can find more information on moose skills. In Tom Kiernan we have found a “I am deeply honored to be joining The Foundation will honor Lew hunting at www.huntnh.com/ Hunting/ leader who has proven himself in each of the New Hampshire Charitable Feldstein and welcome Tom Kiernan at Hunt_species/hunt_moose.htm, including a these areas and more. Tom has strong Foundation’s team of boards, staff, its 2010 annual meeting on Tuesday, moose hunt Q&A, regional success rates connections in New Hampshire and he donors and partners,” Kiernan said. June 15, in Manchester. The public is ▲ and photos and stories from past New understands the unique characteristics “The Foundation, under Lew invited to attend. Hampshire moose hunts. ▲ of our state. We are delighted to wel- Feldstein’s extraordinary leadership come him and his wife Kathy back.” these last 24 years, has become a pur- Kiernan has 25 years of national and poseful leader and supporter of commu- state leadership experience in the pri- nity life in the state. While I have very vate, public and nonprofit sectors. Since much enjoyed working in our nation’s NOW ONLY 00 $25. ! Did you know? Jen’s Friends is currently supporting 46 local cancer patients. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page A5 Local shelter for domestic/sexual violence victims STARTING POINT: New home, new way to provide support By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer magine being afraid to walk into your own home. Imagine when you do walk through the door having the constant fear of not knowing if the person with whom you fell in love will be happy to see you or will be there to scare you to death.

I“Domestic violence is about control, Starting Point is ahead of its goal and one person actively making a choice to has changed the way in which they sup- control the other, and the emotional port victims. Indelicato explains that abuse the victim feels is a feeling of fear they started their plan three years ago that permeates. It is not always fear of and they are one year ahead of their physical abuse; it is not knowing who is goals for the capital campaign and new behind the door — the person you fell in project. love with or the mean person who tells “We were committed to finding a you that you are worthless,” explains place that meets our needs, that’s why Suzette Indelicato, executive director of the move,” says Indelicato. The organi- Starting Point, the non-profit agency zation looked at the old facility and providing shelter and services to victims thought about remodeling, but decided of domestic and sexual violence in the to move so they could change the way in Mt. Washington Valley. which they were able to support the Starting Point has been serving the women and children they serve. Valley and supporting domestic violence “We moved to a neighborhood where victims for nearly 29 years and exists women could walk to a variety of stores because of the overwhelming generosity and social service agencies,” she says. of the community, the dedication, the “This helps remove some economic bar- passion and the enthusiasm of its volun- riers. Clients who stay at the shelter teers, staff and executive director. often do not have cars and now can be more independent,” says Indelicato. A new home, a new beginning “Physical violence doesn’t happen in Starting Point has a new home in the a bubble,” says Indelicato. She explains Valley. It started with dedication and the that contrary to what many people money followed. Indelicato, who has think, physical violence doesn’t come been with Starting Point for 13 years first; that is, before emotional or eco- and has served as executive director for nomic abuse and threats. Suzette Indelicato, executive director of Starting Point, smiles each day and enjoys the the past five years, explains. “No one is abused physically without organization’s new facilities. (Rachael Brown Photo) “We have grown from complete vol- the other stuff going on [emotional and unteerism to a multi-layered organiza- economic abuse],” she adds. “Emotional Point. Starting Point gives the victims a local schools. The Jackson Grammar tion. We still have a solid volunteer base and economic abuse are not crimes, and safety plan and supports the philosophy School was the first to bring the pro- of 28 who answer the 24-hour support it is sometimes hard for the victim to that the client is the best judge. “No one gram to its 4th, 5th and 6th grade class- line; we couldn’t do this without them. identify themselves as the victim,” she has to do what we want them to do — es. Now the program is in nine Carroll We have a nine-member board of direc- adds. that’s the empowerment piece; it is County schools. tors who have been fiscally responsible,” about us empowering people,” she adds. “It is important to understand that she says. Victims’ empowerment is key Requests for shelter have changed, continuing violence is a learned behav- Indelicato says that three years ago It is an individual’s decision when to and while Starting Point shelters about ior; if we can teach an alternative to the agency began looking for a new seek help and it usually takes nine to 11 the same number of people each year, break the cycle, I would gladly go out of location and the fund raising began. The times of talking about their concerns for their stays are becoming longer. business,” says Indelicato. The program entire project’s cost: $470,000. a victim to then come to Starting Point “The average stay used to be four to emphasizes developing friendships and “We set up a capital campaign to raise for help. Empowerment is key to help- six weeks; now it is five to six months talks to children about how to help their $261,000. We researched, reached out ing victims. average, but more likely nine months to friends. to donors, individuals, and the board of “A large number of individuals are in a year,” says Indelicato. She adds that For the high school students, the pro- directors was terrific,” says Indelicato. the ‘I don’t know’ phase — not ready to economics is a big part of the changing gram addresses sexual violence preven- The agency has already raised $210,000, leave — and they resist Starting Point,” numbers now and that because of better tion. Indelicato says 16- to 24-year-old including a generous donation of says Indelicato. “For most people, mak- restraining orders and arrest laws some females are at the greatest risk for sexu- $50,000 from the Ham Foundation. “I ing the decision is scary; we work under victims are now able to stay in the com- al attacks. The program has been well am so touched by the generosity of the the empowerment model where individ- munity, while others are not and must received. “We are building a relation- community and its desire for the women uals make their own decisions.” move on, with safety being the biggest ship with the kids. Fifteen-year-olds and children in our shelter to be sup- Indelicato says she has no expecta- concern. love to talk about dating and their own ported,” she says. tions when people come to Starting In 2009, Starting Point worked with values; I think we are making a differ- 636 individuals. They provided emer- ence,” says Indelicato. gency shelter for 18 women, two men If making a difference in victims’ lives MOUNTAIN TOP and 11 children. The shelter was full for means caring and loving what you do, 127 nights — 21 individuals had to seek Indelicato says it all. MUSIC CENTER shelter elsewhere because the facility “The women we serve are the most was full. Outreach services educated courageous and committed to working EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR another 668 adults. Starting Point’s on getting rid of violence in their lives; Mountain Top Music Center’s mission is to enrich lives and build community by providing inspiring school presentations reached 1,418 chil- it is an honor to have them talk to me music education and by offering performance and listening opportunities throughout the greater Mount dren throughout Carroll County. and share their stories. I get up in the Washington Valley area. A non-profit community music school founded in 1996, MTMC currently has 11 Educational programs offered morning and love coming to work. I faculty members who teach 350+ children, young people and adults at multiple partner locations as well Speaking of educational programs, 13 smile every day; we are on our way,” she as at the main office and instructional facility in Conway, NH. years ago Indelicato introduced the says. ▲ “Healthy Relationship Program” to For the school’s Executive Director, the Board of Trustees seeks a creative and dynamic leader who com- municates a passion for music and for high-quality music education. Our ideal candidate will possess the ability to lead a skilled faculty and to promote the MTMC mission and vision effectively; will have strong teaching and program development skills; and will have experience in overseeing administrative and business functions. The Executive Director is responsible for the planning, growth, development, and the efficient execution of MTMC operations with the guidance and support of the Board.

The position is available immediately. Please send applications and nominations to: Time to make your Winter MTMC Search Committee Vacation Reservations! P.O. Box 1228 • Conway, NH 03818 For further information, contact: Betsey Harding, Board Chair (after 2/10/2010) 603-383-9466 • [email protected] or John A. Dunn Jr., Past Board Chair (from 1/22/2010 till 2/10/2010) 603-383-6615 • [email protected] *Exp 02/28/10

Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council presentation Exploring the economic status of women in New Hampshire By Rachael Brown The studies also charted the wages equal $618,474. Contributing Writer impact of marriage and family. Women do not fare well econom- Graphs showed that when women ically in retirement years either. he economic status of women in New Hampshire is are young, without children they Women have lower lifetime earn- earn 92 to 97 percent of their male ings and limited financial security. not just a women’s issue. That was the message at counterparts. As women age, get Women who are 65 are at the great- the Feb. 9 Mt. Washington Valley Economic married, their wages drop to 69 per- est risk for poverty. Women are liv- Council’s presentation: “Economic Status of cent of their male counterparts. ing an average of 19 years past 65 Women make up 75 percent of the and 20.7 percent are living alone Women in N.H.” workforce and 51 percent of full and below the $20,000 livable wage TThe Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council and Katharine time female workers are employed figure. Rouillard points out that liv- Eneguess, president of White Mountains Community College, at or near the minimum wage. able means barely livable and Rouillard says a lot of the dispar- includes just the basics: housing and hosted a reception for guests to learn about the latest research on ity has to do with women caring for food. This does not include health New Hampshire women, their earnings, the wage gap between children, the educational level care and 35 percent of women are men and women, the impact of marriage and family, the impact of achieved and that many women hold putting off dental cleaning and pre- part-time positions: 35 percent of ventative medical exams. education, the impact of occupation and industry, women business women work part-time and only 15 ownership, women business leadership and child care availability. percent of men work part-time in It’s not all bad news New Hampshire. But not all the news is bad. Listen to the data and promote the value of women in “The women’s role as a caregiver Institutes of higher learning, busi- “The data speaks for itself,” says New Hampshire. has an economic disadvantage,” she nesses, educators, community lead- Rachel Rouillard, former executive Rouillard presented studies which says. Rouillard explains that caring ers are all working to increase the director of New Hampshire Wo- showed New Hampshire’s ranking for children and elderly parents supply of quality child care, to pro- men’s Policy Institute (NHWPI), a to be 42nd in the nation when it can take a woman out of the work- mote educating women young and non-profit, non-partisan research comes to personal median income. place for 12 years. Translate this old to learn financial literacy, finan- institute. The institute's mission is Women in New Hampshire earn into dollars and sense and it equals cial choices and planning. to research, encourage policy dis- $34,719 as compared to men, who $720,000 over a lifetime. Lost social “We hope that women through cussion and educate the public in earn $48,254. Women’s median security benefits equal $27,836, lost education will have a greater finan- order to inform decision-making income is 72 percent of men’s. pension equals $73,376 and lost cial literacy and will be a steward for their financial freedom,” says Rouillard. night Cranapalooza is Mardi Gras to skiing for ages three and four, includ- Businesses are working towards Vacation themed! Break out the beads and feath- ing a fun on-snow session, rental if nec- adopting family friendly policies. ered masks and for night skiing and tub- essary, and nursery. Rouillard says there is a national Continued from Page A3 ing plus live family entertainment from Feb. 16 - Cardboard "Kitty Litter" trend, seen on the west coast, which Marcus Gale, live music from Dennis Box Race. Whether the kids make it is more family friendly to employ- Cranmore, North Conway and Davey, and games for the whole fast, fancy, or just plain fun, don’t miss ees, offers flexible schedules and Adventure Camp is geared towards family! cheering on your favorite cardboard box welcomes women back. “There is a skiers and snowboarders, ages eight to Feb. 20 from 2 to 8 p.m. Cranapa- bomber. Only rule is the bottom surface 14, and includes rental equipment. looza. It might be the middle of winter, must be cardboard. movement under way that would Penguin Camp is a ski program for but it’s a beach party at Cranmore! This Feb. 17 - Nine Lives Lunch Tray allow women when they ramp down ages four to seven, and includes rental Cranapalooza will be equipped with Luge. All those times you used to get from the workplace to be able to equipment. night skiing and tubing plus live enter- kicked off the mountain for sliding ramp up again when they return,” Kids Rule! Kids who make four visits tainment and games for the whole fami- down on a lunch tray, well, this time it’s she says. to Kids Camps get a free Happy Trails ly! Bobo-T-Clown will be here and going to be fun and competitive. Edda Cantor, present and treas- season pass and save $20 on additional there will be live music from One Music, For more information, call: 888-SKI- urer of NHWPI board of direc- full-day camps for the rest of the ski sea- plus fireworks! WILD or visit: www.skiwildcat. com. tors concludes: “This isn’t just a son. For more information, call 356-5543 There you have it - the Valley is women’s issue.” I Wanna Snowboard is a one-hour or visit: www.cranmore.com. geared up and ready for a great vacation For more information on the private snowboard program for ages five week. Enjoy! ▲ studies and about the NHWPI visit: to seven, and includes rental equipment. Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch www.nhwpi.org. ▲ I Wanna Ski is a one-hour private ski The Lion’s Den program is available program for ages three to five, and for kids ages four to 12 for skiing, and includes rental equipment. kids ages eight to 12 for snowboarding. Penguin Park Day Care is available One hour private lessons for snow- for ages three months to five years. boarders ages five to seven-years old, VVaalleennttiinnee''ss DDaayy Feb. 17 from 2 to 8 p.m.: subject to availability. Cranapalooza. This special Wednesday Snowplay Program is an introduction FFeeaattuurree BARTLETT SCHOOL DISTRICT Box O’ Chocolates 4 Chocolate Cupcakes filled with caramel, Josiah Bartlett Elementary School chocolate truffle, coconut and our take on the chocolate covered strawberry.

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At New Hampshire Theatre Awards, Feb. 5 Advice to the Players receives General Excellence Award SANDWICH — It was all sequins and glitter in Manchester last Friday night, Feb. 5, when 46 theatre companies from around the state gathered at The Palace Theatre for the Annual New Hampshire Theatre Awards, and where Advice To The Players garnered the award for General Excellence. This was a thrilling moment for the Sandwich Shakespeare troupe, which had already wowed the assembled the- atre folk with a broadsword fight sequence of the battle of Agincourt from last year’s production of Henry V. “Being recognized with the annual award for General Excellence acknowledges our company’s willing- ness to take risks, even in such an uncertain economic climate.” says Acting Artistic Director Mark Woollett. “It is an honor that our little company richly deserves and we accept Actors Andrew Codispoti and Angela it with pride.” Smith at the N.H. Theatre Awards. It was a successful year for Advice Student actors (left to right in photo) Sianna Streeter and Alex Butcher-Nesbitt celebrate Codispoti is playing the title role and To The Players, who arrived at the with Advice To The Players’ Acting Artistic Director Mark Woollett at the New Smith is Ophelia in Advice To The awards ceremony with six nominations Hampshire Theatre Awards. Advice To The Players won the award for General Players’ upcoming production of Hamlet. from two Shakespeare productions, Excellence. (Courtesy Photo) (Courtesy Photo) Henry V and The Winter’s Tale. Three of those nominees, Sound to the company will go toward meeting ing and a deeper understanding of the Monday, Feb. 15. Anyone who wants Designer Patrick Hornig, and actress- that match.” text. The rehearsals start on Feb. 15 to participate but can’t come on es Heather Hamilton and Lisa This year Advice To The Players is and any area student age 13 and up is Monday can call Mark at 413-822- Thompson, finished in the top three. offering two weeks of student focused welcome to come and participate. 9064 or send an e-mail to attp@cyber- “By presenting these plays our rehearsal for the youth participants in Mark Woollett is directing the produc- pine.net. Additional information about director, Caroline Nesbitt, took some Hamlet. Held after school from 3:30 to tion, and invites interested students to Advice To The Players can be found at big risks,” continued Woollett. “These 5:30 p.m., they provide the young come to the first rehearsal at the www.advicetotheplayers.org. ▲ two dynamic shows are not performed actors with voice and movement train- Sandwich Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. on as often as some of Shakespeare’s other plays and that can scare off potential audience members.” Advice To The Players is back on the boards in March with its produc- Developing leaders throughout the Mt. Washington Valley community tion of Hamlet, which will be at the Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium Leadership Mt. Washington Valley welcomes Class of 2010 in Meredith on March 18 and 19 and at The Salyards Center for the Arts in NORTH CONWAY — Leadership designed to provide a deep local focus U.N.H. This course session guided Conway on March 20 and 21. The MWV welcomed its third class during on leadership development and civic participants through an exploration of production features recent Plymouth a ‘meet and greet’ session held at the engagement. This leadership pro- leadership principals and practices by State University graduate Andrew Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, gram is an intensive course running examining their own personal leader- Codispoti as the Danish prince. Spa and Water Park on January 6. from January to June 2010, consisting ship strengths as well as discovering “Hamlet is an audience favorite,” Theresa Kennett, course facilitator, of one early evening session, seven improvement opportunities. remarked Managing Director Rebecca joined by course creators, Janice half-day workshops, two full-day field The next Leadership MWV course Boyden, “especially with the schools. Crawford and Jac Cuddy, welcomed trips and an early evening graduation. session, held Feb. 3 at M&D I’m anticipating a lot of interest in this 16 professionals, the largest class to The goals of the program are to pro- Productions in North Conway show.” Boyden is in charge of fundrais- participate since the course’s creation. vide the up-and-coming professionals focused on the participants’ social ing for Advice To The Players and Leadership Mt. Washington Valley, with the skills necessary to participate motive. This interactive course, facil- recently announced a Matching Grant developed in 2007 by the Mt. effectively on local boards and com- itated by Vince Pelote, managing opportunity for those interested in Washington Valley Young mittees through the innovative cur- partner of daVinci Consulting, helped ‘Doubling their Dollars for Drama.’ Professionals in affiliation with the riculum and mentorships with com- participants understand the motives “We are thrilled that an anonymous Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of munity leaders. that affect how they manage, perform, donor has offered us a $2,500 match. Commerce and the Mt. Washington The first session, facilitated by and interact with others, as well as Between now and April 1 all donations Valley Economic Council, was Theresa Kennett of the Carroll analyze the implications of the fit County Coalition for Public Health, between their own motive profile and set the groundwork for the course by their job requirements. introducing the expectations for par- The MWV Young Professionals ticipation, work requirements, and would like to thank Northway Bank anticipated outcomes. The session for its three year commitment to was followed by a cocktail reception sponsoring the Leadership MWV where the class of 2010 was intro- program, without which this course duced to the graduates from the 2008 could not be offered. The MWV and 2009 classes. Young Profess-ionals would like to The 2010 Leadership participants further extend their gratitude to Red will join the alumni classes to design a Jacket Mountain View Resort, Spa community-related service project to and Water Park, Sutton Luxury be announced this spring. It is hoped Limousine, The Met and The that with careers and community Conway Café as well as the location related focuses spanning Mt. sponsors who will be hosting Washington Valley, the Leadership Leadership MWV throughout the MWV graduates will be able to posi- nine course sessions. Scholarships for tively impact and serve their commu- participation in this course were pro- nity through service-based involve- vided by MWV Chamber of ment. Commerce, MWV Economic With two sessions already under Council, MWV Young Professionals, their belts, the Leadership class of North Conway Rotary Club, and 2010 is well on its way to becoming Northway Bank. It is the support of more effective community members. these businesses and organizations The course session held Jan. 20 at the that made this year’s Leadership pro- Technology Village in Conway, enti- gram possible. tled ‘The Leadership Classroom,’ was For more information on the Mt. facilitated by Tuck Pescosolido, Washington Valley Young Profes- Associate Professor of Organizational sionals or its Leadership MWV pro- Behavior and Management at the gram, visit www.mwvyp.com or call Whittemore School of Business at 356-5701. ▲

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 On the Rockpile

Observer Stacey Kawecki (above) and intern Drew Hill ventured out to the 5,300- foot Auto Road Vertical-temperature Profile site to do some filming this week. (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) Lovely Fryeburg Gentleman’s Farm - $275,000 Week of February 2 through 9 It’s been an almost snowless week on the Rockpile

By Drew Hill Fortunately, all pressure fronts Summit Intern must mellow, and as the high crested, Mount Washington Observatory Educational Observer Stacey Kawecki now? Not this week. Hmm, and I were able to get out and enjoy a let me rephrase that... short spell of mild winds. With Tim A massive low pressure sys- and Kathy (this week’s volunteers) tem crept into the Mid- tagging along, Stacey and I hiked out Atlantic states last weekend, to the 5,300-foot ARVP (Auto Road Sbringing with it some of the heaviest Vertical-temperature Profile) site to snowfall in the region’s history. Up do some filming. Observatory mem- North, well, the situation was very bers can check out this week’s different. As brimming clouds spewed ObsCast to see the fruits of our labo- their snow onto our nation’s capitol, a rious (read: beautiful) hike. The sec- high pressure front pushed into New ond upshot of this high pressure sys- • Fryeburg Academy England and drove any hope of snow tem was a weekend of sunny skies and School District out to sea. This ridge of high pressure clear surroundings — the sunrises and provided the summit with teasingly sunsets were some of the best! • 6/7 acres of pasture high wind speeds and bitter cold. The current word on the street is that a pair of storm systems in the • Horseback/Snowmobile central U.S. will converge this week to bring another fantastic dumping trails WEATHER (that’s a technical term) to the mid- Atlantic states. By the time this article • Gorgeous mountain MT. WASHINGTON is published, this mega-storm will views OBSERVATORY have passed to our south and, once again, left us high and dry. I guess • House fully renovated Compiled by Observatory Staff storms passing to the south is just our Date High Low Prec. Snow luck this month. Ahh, c’est la vie. • 1856 barn, 4 luxury Perhaps the latter half of February Feb. 2 4 -10 0.01” 0.02” horse stalls 3 10 -3 0.09” 1.80” will be snowier. 4 -1 -13 0.04” 0.70” On a cheerier note, the lack of 53-9— — snow at the summit has radically • New systems, well 63-5— — reduced the intern chore load. Light 76-5T T shoveling; scant de-icing; la vie en • 3 bed, 2 bath 8 8 -5 0.17” 1.00” rose — life is good. Now the Highest recorded wind gust, Feb. 2, observers and I can focus on the • Attached garage 94 miles per hour out of the Northwest. important things, like sledding and cocoa. ▲ Call 207-831-1643 for details

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Weeklong event gives parents a close-up look at their child’s education ‘Take Your Family to School Week’ invites parents into the classrooms By Sara Young-Knox Contributing Writer ive me your best Tasmanian devil face,” art teacher Deborah Ayers advised a student Monday.“G “What happens to your eyes?” It’s not a question you would expect to hear in an elementary school, and left: Jennifer Shaw got to that’s the fun of being a visiting adult in sit in on the art class of her a classroom of sixth graders, it’s a break daughter, fourth grader from the ordinary. Christa Hylen. It is more than that for parents of the students of Pine Tree Elementary below: Julie James enjoys School in Center Conway this week. being in fourth grade again The school has opened its door to the as she and her son, Tyler parents as part of the PTA Take Your Bettencourt James, flip Family to School Week. The Pine Tree through the pages of a PTA has collaborated with the teachers book on the explorer and staff of the school to take part in the Jacques Cartier. event, working out a schedule that gives parents a chance to drop in no matter (Sara Young Knox Photos) what the grade level of their child. Cristina Campo, Pine Tree PTA president, says the planning the teachers put into the week was “phenomenal.” It’s the first year Pine Tree has partici- pated in what is a countrywide PTA standing up, proclaimed that she was event. “sled-boarding.” The idea for the week, which was first On Monday morning, in the warmth rolled out by the National PTA in 2003, of the art classroom, Debbie Ayers qui- was inspired by the founders of PTA, etly explained the concept behind whose aim was to create lasting family- Songlines of Animals, Aborigine art that school relationships. The two women is designed to show the paths across the who founded the Parent Teacher Australian landscape. The art, whether Association in 1897, Alice McLellan it is a song or a painting, gives a descrip- Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, tion and location of landmarks that will were concerned about the welfare of safely guide one in the challenging envi- children. As the decades passed, studies ronment. The art centers around an would show that they were on the right indigenous animal, the native people of track. Student success goes up when par- Australia traditionally believing that the ents are involved in school. spirit beings who made the world often appear as animals, plants, or other natu- Parent involvement counts ral phenomena. Pine Tree’s Take Your Family to After holding up an example of School Week kicked off with a Sunday Songlines’ vibrant, complex art, Ayers sledding party behind Trafford’s RV. gave each group a print to examine. their own Songline, each choosing an Columbus looked like is through paint- Campo praised hosts Darlene and “What do you see?” she asked, telling animal to wrap energenic patterns ings. There were no digital cameras, no Clayton Leavitt, saying not only did the the students to write it down. On one around. And that is why, when a student reporters, so much of our knowledge of couple open their hill to the sledders, print there were three fish swimming in came to Ayers for help with her draw- the past was passed on through what we but Darlene baked some very tasty a vivid pattern, with bands of pinks and ing, the art teacher brought the sixth now consider “Art.” chocolate chip cookies for those who purples swirling around them. To the grader to the wall mirror and told her, Sitting by her side, Jennifer Shaw, braved the chilly afternoon. Parents right, the bands of color straightened “Give me your best Tasmanian devil looked on as her daughter, Christa hung around the bonfire at the base of out, curving only slightly, as if it were a face.” Hylen, colored in her explorer’s ship. “It the hill, while the kids, oblivious to the waterfall, and the fish were headed Ayers’ next class, fourth graders was a surprise,” Jennifer said of her gusty wind, zoomed down the hill. One upstream out of a turbulent pool. whose unit that day was Explorers of the coming to class that day. young lady, riding her inflatable sled The students then went to work on New World, was open to parents, too. “I wish I could do it every day,” Julie Some in the class were working on tole James, mother of fourth grader Tyler paintings, using aluminum foil for the Bettencourt James said, adding with a faux metal canvas, coloring in the out- laugh, “I’d probably last a week.” line of an explorer’s ship on the waves. Other students were drawing a portrait Volunteer opportunities abound of their chosen explorer. Campo says that part of the drive Ayers explained that she told the stu- behind the week is to let parents know dents that the only way we know what about the volunteering opportunities at explorers such as Christopher the school. Campo, whose three chil- dren attend Pine Tree, volunteers her time several times a week at the school. Besides the chance to attend class with their students, parents also had several other information sessions. Tuesday morning Suzanne Tolleson, library media specialist, and Paul Getchell, technology aid, hosted Wood Stoves Technology in Our School Library and 800-273-7961 • Rte. 3, Meredith PARENTS continues on facing page

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Lab. The library/computer lab has six desktop computer stations, and 21 note- books. Tolleson says all students have their own computer folder, saved on the school’s server. As of Monday, 60 parents had signed up for Wednesday’s writing workshop for parents and students with local author and educator Penny Kittle, and on Thursday Valentines made by the students were scheduled to be delivered to the Gibson Center. Friday will be chock full of classroom opportunities. Mr. Dowling’s fifth grade will be doing language arts, with Quick Write and Share, and a spelling test. Mrs. Biche’s fifth graders will be pre- senting their science energy projects. Mrs. Waters’ kindergarten classes, both morning and afternoon sessions, will be doing parachute games in the gym with phys ed teacher Mr. Liebenow. All par- ents are invited to sign up for lunch. The PTA is making this an annual event, so if you missed out on your chance to learn about Songlines of Animals or didn’t get to see the first These kids can spell! Molly Ockett Middle School recently held its 2009-2010 Schoolwide Spelling Bee. After some chal- graders’ Chinese New Year Dragon lenging words such as ‘solemn’ and ‘commentary,’ Mariah Magee (left in photo) emerged as the winner, with Matthew Parade, there’s always next year. In the Boucher (right) as the runner- up. Both Mariah and Matthew will be participating in the Oxford County Spelling Bee on meantime, volunteering opportunities Thursday, Feb. 11. (Courtesy Photo) are available all year round. ▲

Gardner proved that everyone learns differently KHS students travel to Harvard to meet Howard Gardner

By Logan Keene FCCLA Secretary Kennett High School On Tuesday, Jan. 26, four Kennett students and four Kennett faculty members took a bus down to Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. for a very special event. Not only were the high school students from North Conway going to get to see the big city, they were getting the chance to meet Howard Gardner, the creator of the Multiple Intelligence Theory. The group is part of a career tech school organization called FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. The Multiple Intelligence Theory states that every- one learns in different ways. For example, a child might learn best with hands-on learning, when another child might learn better by drawing a picture. Gardner proved that every- Pictured is the career tech school organization at Kennett High School called FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of one learns differently, and we are all America. (Courtesy Photo) smart in our own ways. Gardner is the Hobbs Professor of poise, and confidence…a true inspira- “It’s really great for my students to ed study teacher, and art teacher Cognition and Education at the tion for future public speakers. have the opportunity to hear a theo- Sandy Hall. “It was a once in a life- Harvard Graduate School of In Early Childhood, students learn rist speak and explain his theory in time experience,” Douglass states. Education and Senior Director of about theorists such as Jean Piaget, depth,” Kathryn Keene stated on the “A once in a lifetime experience Harvard Project Zero. Among Erik Erikson, Benjamin Bloom, and way home from the conference. indeed, one that I certainly will never numerous honors, Gardner received a Abraham Maslow; men who are no Accompanying the four ECE stu- forget,” stated Logan Keene, secre- ▲ MacArthur Prize Fellowship in 1981 longer living and whom did not grow dents were: Michael Douglass, a math tary of FCCLA. and has received honorary degrees up during this time period. teacher; Johanna Billington, a direct- from 25 colleges and universities. For more information see www.howar- dgardner.com. The students that traveled to Harvard were invited by Kathryn Keene, the Early Childhood Education teacher at Kennett High, who begins ECE I with students learning about Howard Gardner and the M.I. theory. The M.I. theory helps ECE students understand the development of the Little Eagles Preschoolers, as well as how they, themselves, learn. Gardner’s personal assistant reserved seats at the front of the auditorium for Kennett High. At Harvard, Gardner opened up with discussion about his childhood, and what brought him to understand the development of the brain. He used a few jokes about his studies, and how he took education so seriously. With over 250 people packed into a lecture hall and the overflow viewing from a video monitor, Gardner pre- sented his slide show with clarity,

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page A11 Valley Focus & Folks

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation hosts series of fundraising events Upcoming events for February at The Theater in the Wood

uring the month of February, sets of music and audience participa- 12 in advance, and $12 for adults and For more information or to pur- The Believe in Books Literacy tion in games. Admission is $10 for $6 for children at door. Seating is lim- chase tickets in advance, call 356- DFoundation will host a series adults and $5 for children ages four to ited at all shows. 9980. ▲ of fundraising events at the Theater in the Wood located at 41 Observa- tory Way in Intervale. All proceeds Charles E. Osgood honored at North Conway Public Library from the shows will benefit literacy programs in Northern New England. n Jan. 25, Charles E. Osgood was • On Saturday, Feb. 13, the honored at the North Conway American Gypsy Jazz trio Amera- OPublic Library. The evening was a nouche will perform at 7:30 p.m. The tribute to this fine gentleman and benefac- trio will play two 45-minute sets with tor. Past and present board members, rel- a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are atives, and friends attended the reception $10 in advance and $12 at the door. and current Board President Carol Visit the band’s website at www.amer- Westervelt presented Charlie with a anouche.com/ to hear their sounds. plaque that will be displayed in the main • The Swingtones will perform room of the library thanking him for his their Big Band Swing Music from 7 to dedicated commitment to the North 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. The Conway Public Library. band will perform two 60-minute sets Charles Osgood served on the Library Board for a number of years in the 1990s with swing dance instruction at the Charles Osgood’s brother Neil Osgood, right, stands with Charles Osgood (center), and his as a board member, the president, and break. Admission is $10 in advance son, Neil Osgood, at the North Conway Library’s recent tribute to Charles. then a member of the Board of Donated and $12 at the door. (Courtesy Photo) • The Tough Cats Bluegrass Indie Funds. He managed the Library’s invest- Rock band will perform on Friday, ments as a professional financial account Charles decided that his experience need- of North America. This book is available Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The group will executive and was instrumental in helping ed to be shared and was instrumental in in the North Conway Library. perform two 45-minute sets with a the library gain above average returns on enlisting fellow birders to send in pictures, For those that attended the reception, 15- minute intermission. Tickets are its investments. poetry, and stories of the extraordinary it was a chance to thank Charles Osgood $10 in advance and $12 at the door. After his retirement as an accountant, birdlife on this remote island. In 2003, for all his generosity and commitment to Check out the band at http://tough- he pursued his passion for birds and trav- Charles Osgood and the American the library and to acknowledge his place as cats.blogspot. com/. eled extensively. In the fall of 2000, Birding Association published the book, an extraordinary and generous member of • On Saturday, Feb. 20, Mango Charles went on a birding tour of Attu, the Attu: Birding on the Edge, A Quarter the community. ▲ Groove Steel Drum Band will play at westernmost island of the Aleutians. Century of Birding the Western Reaches 7:30 p.m. The show will feature two

Welcome reception to be held Feb. 28 Fryeburg New Church welcomes new minister Passages RYEBURG, Maine — The Fryeburg was ordained into the ministry of the New Church is hosting a welcome Swedenborgian Church in June 2005. Births reception for its new minister, Rev. Sage In 2008, Rev. Sage returned to her Currie, from 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, home state of Maine, where she was Calvin Davis Alander Feb. 28. The reception will be held at hired to work for Allegiance Hospice of Calvin Davis Alander was born the church’s historic parsonage on Elm Southern Maine (now SolAmor on Jan. 16 to Vanessa and Nathan Street in Fryeburg (two doors down Hospice). She continues to work one Alander of Madison. from the Irving Station). day a week in this special, end-of-life The 8-pound, 4-ounce boy was Rev. Sage grew up in Southern ministry while serving the Fryeburg born at Memorial Hospital in North Maine, attending Scarborough Schools New Church. Conway. before leaving for college at Urbana The community is warmly invited to Maternal grandmother is JoAnn University in Ohio. She entered semi- attend the reception for Rev. Sage. Peters of Brattleboro, Vt. nary at the Pacific School of Religion in Refreshments will be provided by the Paternal grandparents are David California, where she received her M. The Fryeburg New Church will welcome Fryeburg New Church Women’s and Cheryl Alander of Bartlett. Div. and Certificate of Swedenborgian new minister, Rev. Sage Currie (above), at Alliance. For more information, call Calvin joins brother Jonathon Paul Studies from the newly formed a reception to be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Patty Swett, Chairman of the Board of at home. Swedenborgian House of Studies. She Sunday, Feb. 28. (Courtesy Photo) Trustees at (603) 939-2262. ▲ AUDIOLOGISTS YOU CAN TRUST “I am sorry, could you please repeat that?” “I am sorry, what was that?” “I am sorry, could you please speak up a bit?” Don’t be sorry, be aware. 2 WEEK FREE 1 out of 10 people suffer from hearing loss. AT HOME TRIAL Resound “Dot” promotes better hearing. (after hearing test) By combining advanced features, wireless options and • Hearing screening unprecedented control over your listening preferences, Resound “Dot” hearing instruments let you experience billed to insurance* clear, engaging communications and a new level of confidence. Unapologetically. • FREE demonstration ENT Associates of NH of hearing aids Offices Located in Laconia, N. Conway, Wolfeboro & Plymouth after hearing test. (603) 524-7402 • 800-464-7402 *Most insurances accepted. Cheryl Dagnon, M.A. Shaun McArdle, AuD. Payment plan available. C.C.C.-A.

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Engagements Maternal grandparents are Eileen and of North Sandwich. Hoffman-George Roger Hughes of Waldwick, N.J. Dean served two years in the U.S. Army Brenda and Arthur O’Neill of Albany Paternal grandparents are Shelia and during WWII in the European Theater of and Daniel Hoffman of Groton, Mass., Herb Hunt of North Conway. Operations. After many years working as a announce the engagement of their daugh- Great-grandmothers are Margie logger, Dean went to work for the New ter, Kerri Hoffman, of North Conway, to Meader Sanders of Sarasota, Fla., Barbara Hampshire Department of Transportation Timothy George of North Conway. Mathison Hunt of Conway and Victoria and retired as foreman on Aug. 1, 1988, Carroll W. Kelley Timothy is the son of Elizabeth George Hughes of Woodlawn, N.Y. after 23 years of service to the State. He Hussey and the late Donald George of was also a former member of the Sandwich the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way. North Conway. Deaths Fire Department for more than 20 years. The family includes: a son, Curtis L. Kerri graduated from Kennett High Virginia E Preston Following his retirement he and his Kelley of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Jean School in 1990 and is employed as a receiv- Virginia E Preston, 88, of Wolfeboro, wife enjoyed his passions; bluegrass music C. Mallett, and her husband, Ralph, of er at the Wooden Soldier. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, at her home. and festivals. He also cut and sold firewood Glen; two grandchildren, Scott C. Mallett Tim graduated from Kennett High Virginia was born Dec. 16, 1921 in and took pride in giving full measure and and his wife, Linda, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. School in 1987 and graduated from Scranton, Penn., the daughter of Anthony exact lengths. and Melanie Mallett of Berlin; one great- U.N.H. in 1990. Tim is employed as terri- and Catherine Sabas. She was a long-time He is survived by his loving wife of 65 grandson, Benjamin Mallett, of St. tory manager for U.S. Foodservice. resident of Bridgeport and Trumbull, years, Phyllis (Bryant) Swan of Sandwich, Johnsbury, Vt.; two sisters, Anna McNall The couple plans a spring 2011 wedding. Conn. She and her husband moved to and his daughters, Bonnie Hickey and her of California and Janet L. Howard of Wolfeboro in 1987. husband, Steve, of Center Ossipee and North Conway, and several nieces and Guptill-Martin Virginia was a graduate of Rider Kim Gibbs and her husband, Charlie, of nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guptill, of Center University and also attended the Freedom; six grandchildren and four He was predeceased by his wife, Conway, are pleased to announce the University of Bridgeport and Southern great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Mildred (Locke) Kelley and eight siblings, engagement of their youngest daughter, Connecticut. She worked as a school Estillete of Fla. and Geraldine Smith of Harold “Cobbie” Kelley, Howard Kelley, Shannon, to Matthew Martin, of North teacher in Roxbury High School, Dover; a brother, Gordon Avery, of Calif., John Kelley, Helen Johnson, Lillian Smith, Conway. Matt is the son of Judith Succasunna, N.J.; Bullard-Havens and was pre-deceased by his brother Marion Holmes, Virginia L. Kelley and Mastromarino of Rochester. Technical School, Bridgeport, Conn.; Bernard Swan, Jr. of Sandwich. Ola Thurston. Warren Institute of Business, Bridgeport, There were no calling hours. A A Memorial service will be held Conn.; Harding High School, Bridgeport, Celebration of his Life with Bluegrass Thursday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Glen Conn.; Strafford High School, Strafford, Music was held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. Community Baptist Church in Glen with Conn. and Central High School, at the Sandwich Central Fire Station in the Rev. William B. Rose, Jr., pastor, offici- Bridgeport, Conn. Center Sandwich. ating. There will be no visiting hours. While living in Connecticut, she was a Donations in his memory may be made Donations may be made to Visiting member of the Greater Bridgeport Retired to the Hospice of Southern Carroll Nurse and Hospice Care Services of Teachers’ Association and the Retired County, PO Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH Northern Carroll County, P.O. Box 432, Teachers Association of Connecticut, and 03894, or the charity of one’s choice. North Conway, NH 03860 or to the Glen the Trumbull Congregational Church, Lord Funeral Home in Center Ossipee Community Baptist Church Memorial Trumbull, Conn. When they moved to is in charge of arrangements. Fund, P.O. Box 237, Glen, NH 03838. New Hampshire she became a member of The Furber and White Funeral Home the First Congregational Church of Carroll W. Kelley in North Conway is in charge of arrange- Wolfeboro, a member of the Chancel Carroll W. Kelley, 85, of Glen, died ments. Choir of the First Congregational Church. Feb. 6 at his home in Glen, following a Virginia was also an active volunteer at long illness. Editor’s Note: Announcements of births, Shannon Guptill and Matthew Martin Huggins Hospital as an aide and also in the Born in North Conway, the son of adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths Shannon is a recent graduate of the Coffee Shop. She also volunteered with the Willis and Edith (Mahaney) Kelley, he and memorial services may be sent to the White Mountains Community College, Meals on Wheels Program, Caregivers lived in Jackson for 20 years prior to mov- Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, P.O. with a degree in Criminal Justice. and the Wolfeboro Seniors. ing to Bartlett in 1947. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed to Matt is a local chef, currently employed Virginia also proudly served in the U.S. Carroll was a U.S. Army veteran of [email protected]. Items must be at the Shannon Door Pub, serving up the Navy W.A.V.E.S. from 1943 to 1946 dur- World War II and a life member and past submitted by Monday noon for publication traditional Irish Pub menu. ing WWII. She trained at Hunter College commander of North Conway American on the following Thursday. We are glad to Shannon and Matt are planning a sum- in New York, where she was a member of Legion Post #95 in North Conway. publish engagement and wedding photos mer 2010 wedding. the Singing Platoon, and Oklahoma A&M Mr. Kelley was employed with the (enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope in Stillwater, Okla., before being trans- Maine Central Railroad for 38 years prior and kindly print address on back of photo for ferred to the Bureau of Supplies and to retiring in 1984 and he was a member of photo return). Births Accounts in Washington, D.C. She was a Gracie Marie Piper member of the WAVES National and the Gracie Marie Piper was born on Jan. 28 Granite State Unit 33, and also marched in to Melissa M. Piper of Wolfeboro. the Wolfeboro 4th of July Parade. The 8-pound, 2-ounce girl was born at She is the widow of Charles Preston. Memorial Hospital in North Conway. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Thinking about a Maternal grandparents are Bill and Preston, of Stokesdale, N.C., and her son, Beth Piper of Wolfeboro. Thomas Preston, and his wife, Susan, of Madison, two granddaughters, Chelsea Kayden James-Allen Ferren and Lindzey Preston of Madison, many Kayden James-Allen Ferren was born nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, George Sabas, of Bridgeport, CAREER on Jan. 31 to Elizabeth McCusker and Shaun Ferren of Center Conway. Conn. The 6-pound, 14-ounce boy was born There will be no calling hours. Change? at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Memorial services were held on Sunday, Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Feb. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, located on South Mary McCusker of Center Conway. If you are less than satisfied with your present Paternal grandparents are Barry Ferren Main Street in Wolfeboro. of East Conway and Stephanie and Dan Donations in her memory may be made career or profession, you may be Roy of Milan. to the Music Committee, First Kayden joins brother Dominic at home. Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, NH, a great candidate for the Meals on Wheels Program, c/o a new-age Real Estate agent. Logan Anderson Hunt Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, NH, Logan Anderson Hunt was born on Hospice of Southern Carroll County, PO Feb. 1 to Steven and Diane Hunt of Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, or the Ridgewood, N.J. Lithuanian Orphanage Fund, Inc. 201 The 7-pound, 11-ounce baby was born Water Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Find out why! at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. 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Dean E. Swan Dean E. Swan, 83, of Little Pond Road Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in Sandwich passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, at his home, at 6pm surrounded by his loving family. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION BY ATTENDING THIS MEETING. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Percy, the son of Bernard and Helen (Emery) Swan. One of seven children, Dean grew up in a To register, please call 603.444.7781 logging family living in various places before settling in Sandwich in 1940. Dean was a graduate of the Quimby Winn Associates Real Estate Education School in Sandwich, Class of 1944. On 69 Meadow Street, Littleton, NH 03561 Logan Anderson Hunt Nov. 11, 1944, he married Phyllis Bryant

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page A13 Business News

Fryeburg Business Association taking root Fryeburg businesses create an association for positive growth FRYEBURG, Maine — An effort to create ed, then let’s unite in support and if there application prepared. The organization • Involvement and representation with a united business group in Fryeburg has are things that need fixing, then let us do became official as of January 2010, with the 113 Corridor Committee. been an idea that has been around for years that as well.” several committees put in place for • Economic Development Committee but never truly got off the ground until In the beginning of FBA addressing Fryeburg needs and areas actively working with the Western Maine recently. Although businesses have gathered on where the association might help. economic Development Council. The need was never more apparent occasion over the last couple of years, the Committees are in place • Website development with Marc than in the last several months with the summer of 2009 saw momentum take The association plans to work with, sup- Frydman of Webmarc Solutions will soon economic challenges and the much- hold. port, and assist the town government with be up with links to all business members in talked-about conflicts within the gover- The “purpose” of the group is stated as, needs in the community. Some of the focus the Fryeburg area and opportunities for nance of Fryeburg. Department heads, “Whereas the Fryeburg business commu- committees are already in place and active businesses without websites to have a page selectmen, and management are becoming nity wishes to develop a means by which to such as: on the business site. Watch for more and more focused on attacking and convene and discuss issues that will • A steering committee for a compre- FryeburgBusiness.com. defending themselves and less and less strengthen the business environment to hensive plan for Fryeburg, with Gene • Assisting such town organizations as focused on the tasks at hand — running an include town government, regional efforts, Bergoffen and Ted Raymond spearheading the Dinner Bell with fund raising. effective and healthy town. transportation, beautification, business it. • With the help of Diana Bell we are The last three years in particular have marketing, business education and indus- • A project to bring elm trees back to seeking state and federal grant money. been extremely disappointing to the busi- trial development, etc.” Fryeburg is being led by Natalie Spak of • With the leadership of Jennifer Regan nesses and taxpayers in Fryeburg and the Fryeburg Business Association objec- the Oxford House. of Re/Max Country Living, the FBA has realization that sitting back waiting for tives include: Promotion of Economic • An active marketing committee is in brought back the “Piggy Bank Collection” resolve is no longer an option if Fryeburg Development; Business Climate Advocacy place, chaired and co-chaired by Donna as a tribute to the Fryeburg Women’s is to move forward in a positive manner. (with state and local government); Woodward and Dave Chaffee with several Auxiliary which began the tradition in 1939 The formation of a united business Representation within the community and things on their agenda already. Discussion by collecting pennies for a worthy charita- front was spearheaded by Donna community activities, and building a liaison on creating and attracting business on ble cause. The Community Giving Tree Woodward, owner of Business with other business support organizations Main Street that would draw walking traf- will be recipient of the 2010 collection. Enhancements and a native of Fryeburg. At times as many as 40 to 50 business fic, cleaning and beautification of Main The FBA meets on the second Tuesday “I have lived in Fryeburg my whole life. owners and concerned citizens have met to Street, and creating events, brochures, of most months at the Fryeburg I was born in Fryeburg. Fryeburg has been determine the needs and areas of improve- maps, and branding for the town are all on Fairgrounds in the upstairs meeting room home to my family for generations and our ment they could help with. It soon became the agenda. of the front gate ticket office. The meet- roots go deep, as do many of the business apparent that it was time for a Fryeburg • Recreational branding and develop- ings are held starting at 6 p.m. and all are owners and residents here,” said Business Association. ment working with such activists as Dave invited to join and/or attend the meetings. Woodward. “This is not a time to sit back By December the group had established Kinsman from the Fryeburg Bike and For more information on the FBA or to and expect someone else to fix our prob- a mission to “Keep Fryeburg Prosperous Pedestrian Committee. receive a membership application, co- lems. We owe it to our ancestors and our with a Conscious Mind.” By-laws were cre- • Development and support of kids pro- ntact Vice President, Dave Chaffee at 207- community to stand up and pay attention. ated, a non-profit status developed, a Board grams such as the Pequawket Kids 240-1643 or email him at dkchaffee@aol. If there are things that need to be support- of Directors established and membership Association and Fryeburg Rec. com. ▲ Money Matters 10 money steps to take when someone in the family is facing a serious health crisis Presented by be limited — the benefits on any individual ters. you are incapacitated. Meanwhile, finan- Myles J Crowe, CPA, CFP policy need to be coordinated with the Grill the patient’s insurance agent or cial powers of attorney designate an indi- group policy; HR person: If you or family members have vidual to handle financial affairs if the sick June 2009 article in the American •Creation of health care advance direc- bought health insurance through an agent or deceased are single or did not designate Journal of Medicine reported that tives, health care powers of attorney and or your employer, insist that they explain joint tenants for certain assets. Again, each Amedical bills are behind more than financial powers of attorney, health care exactly what the plan covers and where state follows a particular set of documents. 60 percent of U.S. personal bankruptcies, proxies (each state has a “preferred” docu- your deductibles do and don’t apply. If there isn’t a will or a complete estate adding that more than 75 percent of these ment that is accepted; clients need to exe- Generally, a serious illness will quickly use plan, make one: A will doesn’t have to be bankrupt families had health insurance but cute the form for their state of residence) up the deductible (this is where your emer- enormously detailed to relieve problems still were overwhelmed by their medical and DNR forms among the examples. gency fund is important). Pay attention to for survivors, but it can create enormous debts. •Building lists of critical phone num- how much the insurance will pay and how problems if it doesn’t exist. If there is no The article, based on research from bers, major assets and where information much you’ll pay out of pocket once the executed will, the estate is intestate, which Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical on each can be found on investment deductible is exhausted. means that property is distributed by state School and Ohio University, underscores accounts and other key information in case Check on experimental treatment and laws. Yet it makes even more sense to how a single health crisis can financially the person is incapacitated; see how it will affect coverage: If the diag- review all of a patient’s assets to determine destroy both individuals and families. It is •Communicate funeral plans to family nosis is cancer or some other potentially if more detailed directives are necessary information that underscores the need for members in writing so that wishes can be life-threatening illness, in addition to tried and, most important, to make sure benefi- adequate planning ahead of any health cri- implemented in the event of death. Even and true treatments, research medical cen- ciaries on insurance, retirement accounts sis, particularly when known risk factors better, complete a personal death aware- ters offering clinical trials. And, keep in and other investments are up to date. exist in a family. A financial expert such as ness document that covers both the practi- mind that some insurance plans might look Consider whether you can make mone- a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLAN- cal aspects of death and the interior emo- askance at certain treatments that could tary support a gift: It’s good to get tax and NER™ professional can help individuals tional aspects of death. potentially lead to other health issues. Err financial advice on making a one-time gift determine if their insurance and savings But if you’re suddenly faced with a toward caution in these matters, but if the to support the patient. Would the potential options are adequate to handle the possi- frightening, expensive and potentially life- insurer approves, see if such experimental loss of money injure you, and worse, will it bility of any future health crisis. threatening diagnosis without such prepa- treatment can get you a break on costs. injure the relationship? If you don’t think If you have time to prepare, most finan- ration, here are some basic steps to take: Get those directives in order: A health you will be repaid would you be willing to cial planners will advise: Start by realizing it’s not all about the care advance directive is a formal, prefer- consider it a gift? •Creation of an adequate emergency money: If you or someone you love is sick, ably notarized instruction sheet for doctors Ask for generics and samples: Many fund to cover several months (usually a obtain the best care possible, not what your to follow in case you or family members physicians are willing to recommend a minimum of three months and, even bet- bank account and health insurance can buy. are incapacitated. The most commonly generic substitute or at least supply you ter, up to a year) of family expenses if a A CFP® professional with experience in known health care directive is a do-not- with a few samples of the drug they’re patient can’t work during their treatment; dealing with healthcare issues can help you resuscitate (DNR) order. A health care already prescribing. While doctors can’t •Purchase of separate disability insur- assess your financial situation against vari- power of attorney designates a particular get away with passing sample drugs to all ance to pay everyday expenses, since com- ous goals for retirement, your expenses, individual — a spouse, a friend, an adult their patients, always ask. As long as they pany-bought disability coverage will likely your children’s education and other mat- child — to carry out your medical wishes if are prescribing the medication, samples with the proper dosage can provide cost savings to patients. Begin negotiations before there’s a financial problem: The best time to speak with hospital bean counters isn’t when you’re behind on your payments. Once a diagnosis is made, either you or someone you designate as your agent needs to con- tact the hospital business office to check on payment schedules and possible discount plans if you are uninsured or fear your MONEY MATTERS WE WILL OPEN AT 10:00 A.M. DAILY FEB 13-21 continues on facing page

Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Eggs and Issues Dennis Delay presents New Hampshire’s economic forecast By Rachael Brown value of corporate America fell faster and The program then spits out the most ago New Hampshire’s median age was 40. Contributing Writer further than any other time, he explains. recurring words. Guess what? Talk about The problem, Delay says, is not that New t was a full house again at Mount Delay adds that we are beginning to see a the economy and the state of affairs and the Hampshire has too many old people, but Washington Valley Economic recovery as shown by stock values rising. words that pop up the most frequently are that the state has too few young people. ICouncil’s Eggs and Issues breakfast He adds the reason we are beginning to see million and billion, as in dollars. Delay says Which brings us to jobs. “New meeting held on Feb. 4 at the Tech Village a recovery is because of federal interven- the talk now is how the federal government Hampshire has a job creation juggernaut,” in Conway. tion. plans to extract itself from this historic he says. In the mid 1980s jobs increased, The presenter was Dennis Delay, an “The federal government intervened in financial intervention. which corresponded to the growth period economist from New Hampshire Center the private market place, there was an The presentation then moved to New of the 1970s and 1980s. New Hampshire for Public Policy Studies. Delay also serves enormous amount of stimulus money gen- Hampshire demographics and the econo- had been creating jobs higher than the as the state’s forecast manager for the New erated through American Recovery and my. Delay pointed out that during the national average. Now, says Delay, it is England Economic Partnership, a non- Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Troubled 1970s to the 1980s the state had the high- harder to create jobs in New Hampshire profit organization providing objective Asset Relief Program (TARP),” says Delay. est population growth at 21 percent. The and a lot of the public policy has shifted to economic analysis and forecasts. Delay has In fact, so much money that the federal projection for 2000-2010 is only for a 7.6 creating jobs in healthcare. a 30-year track record in regional business balance which is usually under one trillion percent growth, similar to the levels of the Manufacturing is the largest industry in expertise and economic forecasting. He dollars, is now up to two and a half trillion 1940s and 1950s. New Hampshire, with tourism coming in spoke about what’s on everyone’s mind: dollars. Delay showed the audience a pic- “The real slowdown is partly due to the second. Tourism is big in Carroll County, New Hampshire’s economic forecast. ture of a cloud chart. A cloud chart is a recession and partly because of slow down and Delay sees the future of tourism as “It really was that bad; this recession computerized account, the result of in migration,” he says. The real estate changing. “I think the character of tourism was historical,” says Delay. The financial dumping the most prevalent words of a crash has backed people into homes and in this part of New England will change. crisis officially began in late 2007, and the subject matter into a computer program. they cannot get out to move to New We will be attracting a younger genera- Hampshire, he adds. “The recession has tion,” he says. Delay points out the impor- changed the character of New Hampshire, tance of what Berlin is doing by developing At Tech Village on March 4 which relied on population growth,” he an ATV park. “This area has to think of says. Delay adds that there still will be a how to attract the younger crowd and a Seminar to explore mergers and population change and that it will most more diverse demographic.” likely grow in Carroll, Strafford and The ups and downs of the economy are affiliations among non-profits Rockingham counties, with the least increasingly difficult to forecast. “The amount of change in Coos County. message is clearly this: This recession has presentation followed by a discus- approach and process, preparations and Speaking of population, just how old are knocked into the gutter of lot of forecasts sion will be held March 4 at the expectations for the process. we? New Hampshire’s rank: 42nd. This is made; we expected the recovery to occur a ATechnology Village in Conway to There will be an opportunity for net- towards the bottom, with Maine ranking little earlier. The good news is we are start- explore mergers and affiliations as they working at 5:30 p.m., followed by the number 50, the oldest state. This number ing to recover, the bad news is we have lost pertain to non-profit organizations. presentation at 6 p.m., which is anticipat- is based on the state’s median age. This is some economic recovery,” says Delay. The speaker will be Caroline Boyd, ed to be an hour, with time for questions not an average, explains Delay, but the Gaining back to levels before the recession CEO and Executive Director of the and discussion. The session is being spon- mid-point — half the population is older are delayed. ▲ Animal Rescue League of New Hamp- sored by The Mt. Washington Valley and the other half is younger. Two years shire (ARL). The ARL recently affiliated Non-Profit Collaborative, a group that is with the Conway Area Humane Society, working to bring educational and net- which is now the Animal Rescue League working opportunities to the Mt. of New Hampshire-North. Washington Valley. Boyd will help participants to think Call Jeffrey Luoma at the Mt. strategically about the options for merg- Washington Valley Economic Coun- ers and affiliations, and will delineate the cil at 447-2516 to RSVP or with any options for non-profit groups. The ses- questions about the event, or email him at sion will explore how to find a partner, the [email protected]. ▲ This column is produced by the Financial Planning Association, the membership Money Matters organization for the financial planning com- Continued from facing page munity, and is provided by Myles Crowe, a local member of FPA. Myles is a Registered insurance may not cover a significant Principal, Securities offered through portion of costs. 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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Entertainment Arts Recreation M&D&& Productions opens 2010 Mainstage Season ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ begins Feb. 11 &D Productions opens Dale Harding - Tom O’Reilly; Billy Bibbitt Association’s ‘Artist of the Month’ Cindy its 2010 Mainstage - Eric Jordan; Charles Cheswick - Scott Spencer. Then, witness a show like no Season with a major hit Hayman; Frank Scanlon - Gary other — ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s by any standard. “One Wilkinson; Anthony Martini - Dan Phelps; Nest’ at 7:30 p.m. — and finally meet the Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Ruckly - Chris Kennedy; Aide Turkle - cast and have a great time sampling some Nest”M will be showing on Thursday, Rob Owen; Sandra - Janette Kondrat; and fine cuisine by The Eclectic Caterer at 9:30 Feb. 11, and continuing for three con- Candy - Amy Smullen. This stellar cast, p.m. It is a true collaboration from many secutive Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays, under the direction of Dennis O’Neil, will community members.” ending on Feb 27. All performances will be one you won’t quickly forget. M&D Productions also has a “Stimulus be at YourTheatre and start promptly at What a great way to start the new 2010 Night” on Feb. 12. “It is our “Pay What 7:30 p.m. season. There is even a special Opening You Can” night,” explains DeLancey. “We “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” Night Gala invitation to a Red Carpet understand what this economy has done to has been made into a movie, book and event planned on Feb. 11. M&D your entertainment dollar and we hope this finally a screenplay. This classic has hit so Managing Director Mark DeLancey will help.” M&D also has a “Dinner many records that it is hard to keep track. explains what that special evening will Package” with Bellini’s Italian Restaurant, Rebecca Rule will perform at Effingham Come see your favorite local actors take include. just three doors down. Dinner and theater Writers’ Night on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. the stage and bring these inmates to life. “Guests will walk the Red Capet into package is $45 per person. (Courtesy Photo) The cast of characters are Randle P. the lobby of M&D Productions and start Make your reservations now for this McMurphy - Kevin O’Neil (winner of the the evening with custom made wines from season-opening celebration before it’s too At Effingham 2009 “Best Actor Award”) Chief Bromden Vintner’s Winery at 7 p.m. While listening late. Call 662-7591 for tickets or more Library’s Writers’ - Dan Tetreault; Nurse Ratched - Sarah to some gentle piano from Mountain Top information. Ticket prices are $18 for Charles; Dr, Spivey - Ken Martin; Aide Music’s own Chad Cummings, take in members and $25 for non-members. Night, Feb. 18 Williams - Ezra Timberlake; Aide Warren some beautiful pieces of art from the Reservations can also be made by emailing - Jim Kelly; Nurse Flinn - Christina Howe; Mount Washington Valley Art info@yourtheatre. com. ▲ Humorist Rebecca Rule shares writings of David Emerson or an evening of Yankee humor, stories and yarns, come to FWriters’ Night at Effingham Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Rebecca Rule gathers and tells sto- ries in New England and she may best be known for her live presentations of humorous New Hampshire stories. She is often sponsored by the N.H. Humanities Council. She also cur- rently co-produces and co-hosts “What’s News at the Forum,” a half- hour news program for the online M&D Productions will open its 2010 season with the classic production, ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ on Thursday, Feb. 11, at WRITERS’ NIGHT continues Page B2 YourTheatre on Route 16 in North Conway. (Courtesy Photo)

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page B1 Valley Round-Up

Explore signs of wildlife in the skies and below the muck Ski tour Brownfield Bog with Tin Mountain Feb. 13 hen the Brownfield Bog is for signs of wildlife above and below cover) as you learn a wealth of informa- frozen over, the snow is glis- ground. Tin Mountain naturalists will tion on local plants and fauna. Wtening, and the air is crisp, have nets and buckets to capture minis- Tin Mountain Conservation Center come enjoy a cross-country ski trip cule life as you learn what is living below Nature Programs are open to the pub- while exploring signs of wildlife with a the snow in the muddy muck and cold lic and are sponsored in part by L.L. naturalist at the Tin Mountain water. Bean and the Natural Resources Conservation Center Nature Program Bring your binoculars or use ours, as Conservation Service (NRCS), assist- “Ski Tour Brownfield Bog,” on you will most likely see winter birds fly- ing landowners with conservation proj- Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. ing on expansive skies, or tucked among ects from their office in Conway. The Brownfield Bog Wildlife the branches. Tracks, dens, and wildlife Donations of $3 per person and $5 per Ski tour the Brownfield Bog with Tin Management Area is maintained by the markings of deer, fox, beaver, muskrat family are appreciated; members are Mountain Conservation Center naturalists state of Maine and contains hundreds of and moose can easily be observed. Bring free. Reservations are requested and on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. acres of bog to explore. Enjoy views of a lunch, plenty of drinking water and can be made by calling 447-6991 or (Donna Marie Dolan Photo) mountain ranges in the distance, and dress layered for a level, long and enjoy- emailing [email protected]. ▲ walk up to floating islands as you scout able ski (or trek, depending on ground

Six storytellers spin yarns throughout the evening Writers’ Night Continued from Page B1

Mid-season Storytelling Gala at Corner House Inn Feb. 18 newspaper, the Pawtuckaway Forum n Thursday, Feb. 18, the Corner cators’ conferences, schools & libraries rytelling duo, “Sisters Too,” performing www.forumhome. org, which appears House Inn in Center Sandwich in N.H., Mass., Maine, Vt. and N.Y., frequently with her sister and fellow sto- on local access TV and on the Ohosts a Storytelling Gala Dinner. Tex., Calif. and Wash., award winning ryteller Cora Jo Ciampi. Forum’s website. Her passion for the Marking the half way point of the 22nd storyteller Angela Klingler’s animated A member of five N.H. Storytelling spoken word at times takes her to season of the popular retellings have been bridging time and Guilds, “Uncle” George Radcliffe schools, helping young writers find Storytelling Dinner series, culture with traditional world folktales, strings a yarn that is magical, captivating their voices. For more than 10 years six different storytellers fables, fairytales, myth, legend and entertaining. A professional story- she’s served on the steering commit- will be on hand spinning and geomythology since 1989. teller since 1994, he shares a unique col- tee for the New Hampshire Young yarns after dinner. Jo Radner lives in the lection of folktales that he has made his Writers Conference. The mid-season gala woods of Lovell, Maine, own and calls this smorgasbord of sto- Writers’ Night will also feature the lineup features Jackson neighbor to weasels, ries “Slumgullion Tales.” writings and humor by dearly remem- Gillman, Angela bears, moose, and the Meg Gilman tells stories of wonder bered local historian and humorist, Klingler, Jo Radner, ghosts of strong-willed and mystery, of challenge and mastery, David Emerson. Emerson and Rule Lauretta Phillips, George ancestors. She often from all over the world and from her collaborated on the project, “Full of Radcliffe, and Meg creates personal tales own life, but always from the heart. For Moxie.” Like Rule, Emerson had an Gilman. Gala evenings are and stories about the the past decade she has been telling sto- interest in collecting stories that always extremely popular, people and history of ries and teaching storytelling workshops reflect the quirky and endearing char- and advance reservations northern New in venues across the country, from the acter of the region. are highly recommended! England. Jo’s deadpan wit state of Washington to 10 miles off the Emerson was raised in Stow, Renowned storyteller-comedian and verbal ability have made her a Atlantic coast! Maine, where he attended a one- Jackson Gillman has been performing favorite among storytelling audiences. The Storytelling Gala Dinner begins room school through the fifth grade. before live audiences for the past three A professional storyteller for the past at 6:30 p.m., and the cost is only $19.95 His days at the Stow Corner School decades. The Christian Science Monitor 18 years, Lauretta Phillips entertains, per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space formed some of his favorite memories calls Gillman a “masterly storyteller” surprises and delights people of all ages is limited, so make your reservation and forged friendships that lasted the able to “carve out entire street scenes with humorous tales that are mostly her now! rest of his life. Emerson traveled and crowds with single gestures and the own. She is the creator, host and pro- For more information and reserva- throughout the White Mountains fewest of words.” ducer of “The Talking Stick,” a story- tions, contact the Corner House in sharing his “Tales of the Sister Cities: From museums, environmental telling radio program at Colby-Sawyer Center Sandwich at 284-6219, or online almost true tales of the Cold River camps, scouts and arts festivals, to edu- College. Lauretta is also half of the sto- at [email protected]. ▲ Valley and beyond.” Emerson pub- lished three books on local history and wrote feature articles for several AN AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT magazines. He passed away last Smoke August at age 60. Free! Come to Writers’ Night to listen, ShalimarShalimar or bring your own stories, character sketches, poems or Yankee humor to Lunch Tues-Sun: 11-2:30 • Dinner Nightly Beginning at 5pm share. Open mic participants are Lunch Tues-Sun: 11-2:00 • Dinner Nightly Beginning at 4:30pm encouraged to bring a piece of writing VegetarianVegetari a&n Non-Vegetarian& Non-Veget aDishesrian Dishes by David Emerson, as well as their Kid’s Kid’sMen Menuu • D • iDinene In Ino orr TTakeake OutOut own work to share. Enjoy light 2727 Seavey Seavey Street Street • North • North Conway, Conway, NH NH refreshments and conversation with 2197 White Mtn. Hwy. • Rte. 16 “The Strip” North Conway other writers, musicians and artists. 356-01356-01232356-01233 • www•. www.shalimarofindia.coms•h www.shalimarofindia.comalimarofindianh.com For more information, contact Katie McCarthy at 539-7694 or katiemc [email protected], call The Shannon Door Pub the library at 539-1537, or check out past and future presenters on the library website at http://effingham.lib. 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Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Evening Program Series Feb. 15 Cody Michaels & Daniel Yetter present ‘Dharma Montaña’ at AMC s part of its Evening Program of the New England Wilderness Act, Series, the Appalachian which established several new wilder- AMountain Club will present ness areas in New Hampshire and “Dharma Montaña” (“The Mountain Vermont, including the Wild River Spirit”) — Celebrating New within the White Mountain National Hampshire’s White Mountains Forest. through Music, Imagery, and Spoken In the spring of 2004, Michaels Word,” on Monday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. released his second album, including a at the AMC Pinkham Notch Outdoor solo piano piece inspired by the Wild Center on Route 16 in Pinkham Notch. River. He shared the album with Yetter, Join critically acclaimed piano who began using “Wild River soloist, composer and storyteller/poet Serenade” in slide presentations to Cody Michaels, and special guest promote the idea of wilderness protec- Daniel Yetter, nature photographer and tion for the Wild River. That fall, they spokesperson for the preservation gave their first AMC Evening Program group “Friends of Wild River,” for a together. This coming Feb. 15 will be multi-media celebration of New their 13th season at Pinkham. They also Hampshire’s fabled White Mountains. presented the program to a standing The 45-minute program will feature ovation at the prestigious Currier Michaels’ original works for solo piano, Museum of Art in Manchester in June along with spoken word song introduc- of 2008. tions and photography by Michaels Admission to the program is free and and Yetter. Cody Michaels and Daniel Yetter will perform ‘Dharma Montaña, Celebrating New handicap accessible. For more informa- A former AMC Backcountry Hampshire’s White Mountains through Music, Imagery, and Spoken Word,’on Monday, tion, call 466-2721 or visit www.out- ▲ Caretaker, Michaels considers the Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. at the AMC Pinkham Notch Outdoor Center. (Courtesy Photo) doors. White Mountains to be his “spiritual home.” His unique musical expressions Yetter hails from Salem. His efforts are particularly inspired by his love of on behalf of “Friends of Wild River” nature and many outdoor adventures. played an important role in the passing A whimsical event of fun and fantasy Snow Princess Fantasy set for Feb. 20 V-Day in North Conway he 4th Annual Snow Princess partial proceeds will benefit the Kennett Fantasy at the North Conway Cheerleaders. The event is sponsored by TGrand Hotel will be held on the North Conway Grand Hotel, M&D Productions presents Saturday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 Ruthie’s Flower Shop, Nancy’s p.m. Alterations, Story Land, Flatbread ‘Vagina Monologues Redux’ Feb. 14 This is a whimsical event of fun and Company, and Longaberger Home fantasy designed to make a young lady’s Consultant Monica Belkin. ▲ fter 21 sold-out performances to a showing of “The Vagina dream come true. Each Snow Princess and creating a loyal following, Monologues.” will make her debut on winter’s AM&D Productions is bringing There are 10 actresses portraying runway, showing off her beautiful back a classic just in time for Valentine’s the different stories that are told in this princess attire. Each princess will Day. Audiences may remember that production, with some familiar names be declared an official 2010 Snow back in October of 2009 there was a call to theater goers, and some who are new Princess with a certificate and gift for the submission of original manu- to our local stage. In order of appear- bag. It is truly a magical time for scripts of “women-centered” stories to ance will be: Mandy Ferriman, Virginia young ladies and their families. be acted out with the original “The Moore, Rebekah Bushey, Chrissy The $20 registration fee includes Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler. As Howe, Elizabeth Rhymer, Brenda entrance for one Snow Princess between a result, “V-Day” is this weekend, as M Bailey, Paula Sullivan Jones, Heather the ages of four and 10 and two admis- & D Productions presents “The Vagina Letarte, Debbie Cross, and Amanda sion tickets for parents, family, or Monologues Redux” this Valentine’s Bacon. They will be enhanced by a set friends to experience this enchanting Day and Presidents’ Day, Feb, 14 and which is an original art piece by local once-a-year event. Additional seating is 15, at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee artist Phill Allard. available at $5 per person. at 2 p.m. on Feb. 14. Tickets are $15 If you’ve never seen “The Vagina Pre-registration is required by Feb. for the show. Monologues,’ this is your opportunity 16. For more information, contact Director Stacy Sand chose six origi- to enjoy a powerful theatre production. Monica Belkin at 356-7317 or omoni- nal monologues from the submissions And if you have seen it, come again to [email protected]. The registration form to be used in this production, and most experience a whole new V-Day, with can also be found at nccommunitycen of the authors are local. Linda Stetson the addition of these original submis- ter.org or stop by the Community writes about the “roll” of toilet paper in sions. Center. women’s lives, while Kathy Bennett The show is held at YourTheatre, The 2010 Snow Princess Fantasy explores the world of computer dating. Route 16, North Conway, just up a few is presented by the North Conway Columnist Suze Hargrave tackles Body doors from Bellini’s Restaurant, which Community Center. Special thanks and Image, while columnist Susan Bruce is offering a specially priced Valentine's takes us to the frontlines of Iraq. There Dinner package for both evening’s per- were even a couple of submissions from formances. Call 662-7591 for more male authors, with the one chosen info or visit www.yourtheatre.com. ▲ exploring the reaction of adult students

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page B3 On the Slopes

7th Annual Wildcat Vertical Challenge to benefit N.H. Make-A-Wish Foundation® Marathon skiing & riding event set for March 1 at Wildcat PINKHAM NOTCH — Are you their endeavors. The annual event is capable of skiing or riding over unique to Wildcat Mountain, cou- 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If pling the accessibility and speed of the you are, the bar has been set again for Wildcat Express high-speed, summit a potential 40 participating skiers and lift and the ski area’s greater than riders who are up for the challenge 2,100 vertical foot drop. that includes also raising associated Registration for the event is only pledge donations to benefit Make-A- $65 ($35 for Wildcat Mountain season Wish Foundation® of New passholders) and includes lift access Hampshire. for the day, a ticket voucher valid for Held the first Monday in March, another day this season, exclusive lift- last year’s “100K” day saw participants line privileges while completing the completing at least 48 runs via the 48 runs (maximum 50 runs), light famed Lynx Trail’s 2,100-plus vertical breakfast/lunch items, snacks and descent from summit to base. It is refreshments during the event, and hoped that a maximum number of prizes awarded for the top fundraisers participants in this year’s event will and participants during an awards help to raise donation amounts even pasta dinner held following the event. greater than previous years. All ages and disciplines are wel- Since the first 100,000 vertical-foot come to participate, but a limit of 40 challenge took place in 2004, the participants and a minimum $250 in annual event’s cumulative donation pledge donations to the Make-A- amount has exceeded $100,000 and Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire has established Wildcat Mountain must be acquired and provided the among the higher “Society of morning of the event on Monday, Strength” donors recognized by March 1. For more information and Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New to register, visit Hampshire and directly benefiting skiwildcat.com/100Kday.html. ▲

All proceeds from March 13 event to benefit ALS Association Carl Johnson Memorial Ski-A-Thon at Great Glen Trails PINKHAM NOTCH — On a five-kilometer loop. All proceeds Saturday, March 13, Great Glen will go to the ALS Foundation. Trails will host the Carl Johnson In Carl’s spirit, the event is also all Memorial Ski-A-Thon, with all pro- about fun and will once again feature ceeds going towards ALS research. a prize for the loudest and wackiest Carl Johnson, a great friend to Great tights. A benefit raffle will be held Glen Trails and a lover of all things during the Ski-A-Thon for a hand- skiing, passed away in 2006 of ALS. crafted, wooden vessel made by Since 2007, Great Glen Trails has Great Glen Trails Ambassador Ed held this event in his honor. Good. Vacation Week This year’s event features a new Entry fee is $20, which includes a ski-a-thon format in which skiers trail pass, with all proceeds donated raise money based on the distance to the ALS Association. All racers they ski. The more they can ski, the must collect a minimum of $50 in at Cranmore more money they can raise. Skiers pledges to participate. Registration will be asked to obtain pledges based and pledge information available at Night Skiing - Sat. 2/13 and Wed. 2/17, on how many times they expect to ski www.GreatGlen Trails.com. ▲ from 2-8pm Joe Jones Sun and Ski Jib-Saw Massacre 2 - MWV Ski Team’s Jake Van Deursen Ski and Snowboard - Sun. 2/14 wins J2 State Champs Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge - Wed. 2/17 FRANCONIA NOTCH — MWVST action over the weekend. member Jake Van Deursen dominated Ace Tarberry (Dartmouth) had him- Fireworks - Sat. 2/13 and Sat. 2/20 the J2 (ages 15-16) State self quite a weekend in the UVM Championships at Cannon Mountain Carnival at Stowe. Skiing against U.S. Fun Zone Open Daily - 3-8pm from Sat. - Sat. on Feb. 6 and 7. Ski Team members and 2010 Van Deursen won the SL on Feb. 7 Olympians Jimmy Cochran and Nolan Tubing Park Open Extended Hours - 9am - 9pm and was second in the GS on Feb. 6, Kaspar, Ace had a fourth place result in making him the overall J2 State the GS and a third place finish in the Sat. - Sat. Champion. In the GS he was followed SL. Fellow MWVST alum Mike by teammate Bobby Langlands in 16th. Cremeno (U.N.H.) was second after In the SL, Van Deursen was followed the first run of the GS but skied out in again by Langlands in 10th, Austin the second run. MWVST alum Josh Florian in 11th and Sam Barber in Kernan (Colby) took 10th in the SL. Buy a Three-Pak and Save 19th. The following day in Bank North On the ladies side, Kaitlin Burton Eastern Cup SL action at Suicide Six, Pay only $135 to ski or ride any three days this ended up third overall for the week- Tarberry placed sixth, Cremeno 10th, end. In the GS she skied to a strong and Kernan 16th. vacation week (valid for one person). That's only sixth place finish. Taylor Gardella led In a USCSA College Carnival at the way for the MWVST gals in the Wildcat held on Feb. 6 and 7, $45 a day! SL, landing on the podium in third MWVST alum Danielle Shannon with Burton in 12th. (Colby-Sawyer) won the ladies SL on Feb. 6. Fellow MWVST alum Pete College Carnivals Ostroski took fourth in the SL and MWVST alumni accounted them- sixth in the GS. ▲ selves very well in College Carnival

Page B4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Skiing with Sven Ahhh... A great day on the slopes with the family... really! By Sven Cole yet all the gear made it to the car as did Contributing Writer the kids. That to me was the sign of a e hear all the time that ski- good day out — my daughters even ing is a great family sport, carried their gear all the way to the car Wand most people would without one complaint. agree. It’s a great way to get everyone As we headed home both girls out into the fresh air having fun and remarked about the “castle” as we creating great memories. But often the drove by the Mount Washington reality of a family day at the mountain Hotel. That was the last thing they said involves stress, lots of open wallet time, as they both fell asleep, exhausted after and lots of negotiations so that every- a great day of skiing with the whole one gets what they want. family. That being said, when it does all Looking for things to plan a day at come together it can make for a great the mountain around? day full of lasting memories. I had one ❄ Attitash is hosting a Big Air com- such day with my family, and not just petition in the ATP Terrain Park on my wife and kids, but my parents as Saturday, Feb. 13, www.attitash.com. well. We headed up to Bretton Woods ❄ Black Mountain is hosting and took advantage of their wide open Chairlift Speed Dating on Saturday, cruising terrain and plentiful snow to Feb. 13, www.blackmt.com. see if three generations could have a ❄ Bretton Woods will be hosting good day on the mountain together. their Friday Night Freestyle Jam We headed up to the mountain and Sessions starting Feb. 12, www.bretton- enjoyed the drive through Crawford woods.com. Notch, with views that I never seem to ❄ Cranmore will be helping local tire of. We arrived at the mountain, U.S. Ski Team member, Devin and following a Cole family tradition- Delaney, with a fund raiser on — we booted up at the car to speed the Saturday, Feb. 13. Race on the NAS- process to the lift. A few minutes later TAR course and try to beat Devin’s we were loading on the Bethlehem time. Saturday will also be a Express chair and shortly thereafter we (Photo courtesy of Shawnee Peak) Cranapalooza day and night at were at the summit. Cranmore, www.cranmore.com. The thing I love about Bretton their adventure and I was given the go we dropped in for some nice steep terrain. ❄ King Pine will host a kids fun race Woods is the wide open trails with a ahead to sneak out for a couple runs with It is surprising how the mountain’s on Saturday, Feb. 13, and then Tuesday, confidence inspiring pitch. This means some friends that we had happened to steepest trails come off of the mountain’s Feb. 16 through Thursday, Feb. 18, my youngest can make it down most of run into. We snuck into some glades off mellowest run. The glades were very King Pine will be hosting their Winter the trails without issue yet the more the Zephyr quad and soon had our legs nice, open with great pitch, and they all Carnival, www.kingpine.com. experienced skiers can open up their screaming, which meant that my perfect dumped back on Two Mile trail, so we ❄ Shawnee Peak will host Super turns and have some fun laying down excuse of having to get back to meet the were able to reconnect with the rest of Hits Sunday on Valentines Day, some impressive edge work. It wasn’t family worked well and hid the fact that the crew. We took a couple more runs www.shawneepeak.com. long before my oldest daughter was I needed a quick break. with everyone together and then my ❄ Sunday River is hosting a USASA chasing my father around trying to stay Back at the base we gathered all six of youngest and my mother headed in to Boarder X and Skier X event on in his tracks while my wife and my us and headed back up to the summit for call it a day, while the rest of us went up Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14. mother took advantage of the day and a trip down the Two Mile trail. This for a few more runs, including getting in Show up to race or to cheer on the ath- snuck off to do a bit of exploring while served us well, as it allowed my youngest some bump skiing, which was a lot of letes, www.sundayriver.com. my youngest and I made a number of to go as fast as she wanted without putting fun, as it was the smaller bumps that ❄ Wildcat will be the place to race runs that each included a mandatory any of the skiing public at risk (we joke really allowed you to feel like a pro. your cardboard box on Tuesday, Feb. 16 stop by the terrain park to check out the that she often bowls for skiers) and also Soon it was time to call it a day. We for the Kitty Litter Race, then on action. gave the rest of us a chance to just mean- gathered all of our gear and began the Wednesday, Feb. 17 check out a bit of The plan was to regroup at lunch and der down the hill. When we got to the walk down to the car. For those who are Lunch Tray Luge, www.skiwildcat.com. make our plan for the afternoon, and the entrance to some of the glades that parents of young children, you will Now get out and ski. ▲ little one and I were the first to make our dropped into Rosebrook Canyon my wife understand how this next part capped way into the lodge. It wasn’t long before and I took the opportunity to let the the day. I walked to the car carrying only Check in with Sven at www.skiing- my wife and my mother came in from grandparents run the show for a bit and my skis and poles, same with my wife, withsven.blogspot.com.

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Nordic Tracks with Sven Enough trail conditions, weather, grooming report, wax... just get out and ski! By Sven Cole most skiers can rattle off four or five of terrain groomed and how much was much more deliberate when I’m in the Contributing Writer weather related website addresses that groomed for classic skiing and how know. ow many of you reading this are a part of their daily intake of news. much for skating (with everything else With the car packed it’s time to head smile when you read, “Six inch- The weather information helps us select being left as “backcountry”). There may to the touring center du jour and con- Hes of new snow, 25km track the appropriate clothing, eye wear, even be a waxing recommendation made tinue the quest for information. groomed, expected high 20 degrees, amount of sun block, possible duration on the report. Inevitably, I’ll bump into somebody that blue hardwax.” There aren’t too many of the ski, best time of day to ski, and a With this amount of information I I know and they’ll unknowingly become words, but it describes, at least for me, a fair amount more, but we still need can now grab three of four pairs of skis my first “victim” as I ask if they’ve been near perfect day of cross-country skiing. more information to lay out our day. and poles, the appropriate boots, a giant out yet, and if they say yes then I’ll put But to fully plan my day I need just a bit A key piece of information is the bag of clothes, a lunch, my iPod, and a down the bag and begin to ask very deep more information. grooming report from your favorite cup of coffee and jump into the car. The questions. Skiers are fantastic analyzers of infor- touring center. Here we can see the last truth be told, I’d have grabbed all the “How’s the grooming? Did you use mation and we use that to plan our day. time it snowed, the last time a trail was same stuff without knowing the weather your good skis? Did you stride or skate? We look at weather, for starters. I’ll bet groomed, the actual snow type, the type and conditions, but I feel my packing is What did you have on for wax? Did it work?” and the list goes on. After a cou- ple of conversations of this nature I can A fun-filled day of skiing, snowboarding and tubing races combine all that I know — the weather, the conditions and grooming report, and now firsthand knowledge — so it’s ACS 33rd Annual Race to Beat Cancer a great success now time for a very educated and NORTH CONWAY – The 33rd thought-out decision. Annual American Cancer Society’s Race But first I need a cup of coffee and a to Beat Cancer on Feb. 7 raised over bit more socializing. With a cup of cof- $15,000 for cancer research and Mt. fee in hand buying me an automatic 10 Washington Valley patient services. One minutes before having to make a deci- hundred volunteers participated in a sion, it is time to head to the waxing fun-filled day on the slopes, including tables to see what I can rustle up. There skiing, snowboarding and tubing races I find people who talk more about wax- at Cranmore Mountain, North Conway. ing than just about anyone can handle. “Mount Washington Valley residents, I bid the wax room adieu and head up second home owners, and visitors alike to the retail shop to see what’s new and really showed their spirit this weekend,” what’s on sale. I’ll ask whoever is work- said Kathy Metz, Community Executive ing what the hot product off the waxing for the American Cancer Society’s Race display has been for the day, once again to Beat Cancer. The top three individual in a quest to gather information about fundraisers were 13-year-old Jessi the day’s conditions. Then the conversa- Frechette, of Columbia, who brought in tion usually turns to the last World Cup $2,032; Richard Ayer of Glen, who race or how various members of the raised $1,230 from friends and family; U.S. Ski Team are doing. At this point and seven-year-old Joey Payson of my coffee is usually gone or at least has Londonderry, who collected $750 in lost its steam. Time to head back to my donations. gear bag. Metz said that money raised in the With all this great information, I can 2010 Race To Beat Cancer will be used make a very educated decision. So how to speed up the search for new weapons do I do it? I open my bag and grab the to fight cancer. “Cancer will soon first pair of boots that I find, get dressed become the number-one killer in with whatever is in the bag and then America as baby boomers grow older.,” head out to the car and grab the first Metz noted. “In order to expand our pair of skis I can reach in the box, and The top individual fundraiser at the 33rd Annual Race to Beat Cancer at Cranmore hope that the wax will work. I grab my patient services in the Mt. Washington Mountain on Feb. 7 was 13-year-old Jesse Frechette, of Columbia (right); second high- Valley and research new ways to treat tunes and head out on the trail. est fundraiser was Richard Ayer of Glen (left), and third highest fundraiser was Joey The moral of the story — as skiers we patients, we’ve got to channel more Payson of Londonderry (middle). (Courtesy Photo) public attention and money into this are pretty good at gathering and analyz- problem.” and patient services,” added Metz. Society’s lifesaving programs.” ing a tremendous amount of data, but The funds raised through the Race to “Thanks to the generosity of our volun- Volunteers interested in serving on acting on it? That is another story all Beat Cancer enable us to continue our teers and donors, the money raised by the 2011 planning committee are now together. investment in the fight against cancer Race to Beat Cancer participants goes needed. Join other area residents to help Grab your gear and hit the trails, and through research, education, advocacy, directly to the American Cancer organize this fun and meaningful event. I’ll be there as soon as I can find my For more information on events, other sock. programs and services in the Mount Speaking of information, make sure Washington Valley, contact Kathy you check out your favorite touring cen- Metz, American Cancer Society ter’s website for more than just the Community Executive, at 356-3719 or grooming report — look at their 800-ACS-2345 or Kathy.metz@ cancer. upcoming events as well as their pro- org. ▲ gram offerings. Don’t know their addresses ? Well don’t despair — here’s the run down: ❄ Bear Notch Ski Touring- bearnotchski.com. Don’t forget their weekly guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. ❄ Bretton Woods Nordic - mount- washingtonresort.com. Check out the 25km or 50km Marathon on March 14. ❄ Great Glen Trails - greatglen trails.com. They’ll be hosting a fundrais- er for ALS in memory of Carl Johnson on Saturday, March 13. HOCKEY AND GOLF ❄ Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - jacksonxc.org. On Sunday, Feb. 21 they Winter is too precious to miss! Wanted-Hockey & will be hosting the Challenge, look it up if you dare. Don’t let it slip away – Ski TODAY! X-Country ❄ Purity Spring Resort- kingpine.com. Check out the winter Ski consignment triathlon on Sunday, Feb. 21. Located Across from Allen ❄ Mount Washington Valley Ski Wayside Furniture in Conway Touring - mwvskitouring.com. Don’t Julie Rivers, owner miss the Chocolate Festival, Sunday, ▲ [email protected] Feb. 28. See you out on the trails. Keep up with Sven at www.skiing- withsven.blogspot.com.

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2010 classes forming now to begin Feb. 22 Music groups for all ages offered at Mountain Top Music Center ow is the time to sign up for the and fun is guaranteed in the Adult Singers guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, pennywhistle, eight weeks, Young People’s Rock & Roll second session of 2010 classes Workshop! Cost is $96 or drop-in for a harmonica, etc. Various topics are Jam Band for ages eight to 14 and the Nand ensembles offered by class for $15. explored, including how to hear chords in Rock & Roll Jam Band for teens and Mountain Top Music Center, which •The Youth Orchestra is led by Ellen a song, how to learn tunes by ear, adding adults invite guitarists, keyboard players, begin the week of Feb. 22, following Schwindt and is best suited for instrumen- harmonies and creating arrangements. electric violinists, bass players, horn play- February School Vacation. talists in their second or third year of The Old Time Community String Band ers, drummers and singers to learn to play Classes for the very young include study. Students will prepare music to (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) class teaches students improvised music together. Young Music for Babies, Music for Toddlers and share with a group. Youth Orchestra is to play traditional Appalachian, Celtic and People’s R&R Jam Band meets from 4 to Pre-School Music. For youth and adults open to all young musicians in the com- New England contradance music; reper- 4:45 p.m. The cost is $48 or free to schol- there are ensembles open to all players in munity and will meet March 11 through toire includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, hoe- arship students. Rock & Roll Jam Band the community — not just Mountain June 3 on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at downs, rags, marches and waltzes. The for teens and adults meets 6:30 to 7:30 Top Music Center students: Adult Mountain Top Music Center. The cost roles of different instruments in a string p.m. and musicians may sign up for the Singers Workshop, Youth Orchestra, is $72 or free to scholarship students. band are explored and how to create har- whole eight-week session for $80 or drop Folk Band for Beginners, Old Time •Folk Band for Beginners and Old monies, accompaniments and arrange- in for an evening for $15. Community String Band, Young People’s Time Community String Band are taught ments. Attendees should have basic play- For more information and to sign up Rock & Roll Jam Band, and Rock & Roll by Seth Austen. These ensembles start ing skills on their instruments and the for classes, ensembles or private lessons, Jam Band for teens and adults. The class- Wednesday, Feb. 24, and run for eight class not limited to stringed instruments. call 447-4737 or e-mail ellen@mountain- es and ensembles are taught at Mountain weeks. In Folk Band for Beginners (5:30 The cost for either folk music class is $108 topmusic.org. Visit www.mountaintopmu- Top Music Center, located at 111 Main to 6:30 p.m.) students learn to play tradi- and in both classes tunes are taught by ear, sic.org for a complete listing of music edu- Street in Conway Village, by highly qual- tional American folk songs and fiddle however written music can be provided. cation offerings and events. ▲ ified faculty Sharon Novak, Lillian Lee- tunes on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic •On Thursdays starting Feb. 25 for Morse, Chris Nourse, Ellen Schwindt, Seth Austen, and Chad Cummings. •Music for Babies, a free class taught by Sharon Novak, will start Thursday, Mtn. Garden Club, Bartlett Rec. offer trips Feb. 25, and run every Thursday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for eight weeks. In this to Boston Flower & Garden Show class babies from birth through 18 months play interactive games involving fter taking a hiatus in 2009, the to the show; gratuity for the driver, printed Burchstead and send it to P.O. Box 825, familiar songs, rhymes, and rhythm. Flower & Garden Show returns this handouts and beverages and snacks served Glen, NH 03838. •The Music for Toddlers class also AMarch to the Seaport World Trade enroute to Boston and on the way back to The deadline to register is March 1. starts Feb. 25, runs for eight weeks from Center in Boston and both the Mountain the Valley. For more information, contact Marcia 10:15 to 11 a.m. and costs $64. Music for Garden Club and the Bartlett Recreation This year’s show schedule includes lec- Burchstead, Horticulture Chair of the Toddlers, taught by Sharon Novak for Department have arranged motor coach tures and demonstrations and two floral Mountain Garden Club, at 356-8462 or children between 18 months and three excursions open to all residents of Mount design competitions produced by the via email at [email protected]. years old, offers children and their care- Washington Valley. Massachusetts Horticultural Society and Bartlett Recreation Dept., March 25 givers an opportunity to dance, play the Garden Club Federation of Bartlett Recreation Department will rhythm instruments, sing, and play games Mountain Garden Club, March 24 Massachusetts. An amateur horticultural travel to the Boston Flower and Garden using familiar songs which stimulate The day-trip hosted by the Mountain display section is also planned. There will Show on Thursday, March 25, from 9 a.m. musical and cognitive development. Garden Club is scheduled for Wednesday, be a number of professional garden to 2 p.m. The Pre-School Music class, taught by March 24, and pick-up locations include exhibits as well. The cost is $40 per person for Bartlett, Ellen Schwindt, starts Tuesday, Feb. 23, Intervale, Conway and Ossipee. The motor coach, equipped with a rest- Glen, Jackson and Madison residents; $45 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and runs for eight The ticket price is $55 and includes the room, can comfortably accommodate 50 per person for non-residents. This weeks. Children ages three to five use round-trip motor coach contracted passengers. Those wishing to reserve a seat includes your ticket to the show and bus familiar folk songs to learn principles of through Entertainment Tours; admission should make a check payable to: Marcia ride; tickets must be purchased by rhythm and pitch. Students sing, dance, Thursday, March 11. and play rhythm instruments and learn Pick up locations on the day of the patterns necessary for further music National Guard returns to show are Story Land in Jackson at 6:30 study. Pre-reading skills are incorporated a.m., and Madison Church in Madison at in drawing and coloring activities. Cost 7:15 a.m. for this session of Pre-School Music is Snodeo 2010 on March 6 There will be a stop in Portsmouth for $61. he Swift Diamond Riders Club added a really fun element to SnoDeo.” coffee/tea/beverage and snack. Enjoy The Adult Singers Workshop starts is excited to announce the return The National Guard is the oldest beverages, goodies, prizes and more pro- Feb. 23 and will run every Tuesday for Tof the National Guard to the 17th component of the Armed Forces of the vided on the bus trip. A movie will be eight weeks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Lillian annual N.H. SnoDeo at Coleman State United States and one of the nation’s shown on the way home (title to be Lee-Morse leads this group of singers Park in Stewartstown on March 5 and 6. longest enduring institutions. The announced). Lunch, beverages and snacks through exercises designed to promote Swift Diamond Riders Club presi- National Guard operates in all 50 states, are available throughout the day at the good vocal technique without intimidat- dent Kevin Drew said, “We are honored three territories (Puerto Rico, Guam show. The return trip will depart the ing singers. She works with each singer to to continue the assistance in the recruit- and the Virgin Islands) and the District flower show at 2 p.m. and stop at polish repertoire chosen together with ing and retention efforts of the National of Columbia. For more information on Weathervane for dinner. the singer’s developmental needs in mind. Guard. Almost everyone in Northern the National Guard, visit www.NATION- For more information or to reserve Most of all, the group has a great time New England knows someone serving ALGUARD.com tickets, contact the Bartlett Recreation singing together. No music reading or our country, so we’re very proud that Department at 374-1952 or email bartlet- previous music experience is necessary they chose to join us again. They also SNODEO continues Page B15 [email protected]. ▲

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Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore will host an Competitions at Cranmore. This is the sec- What to Do evening festival for families and friends every ond in a series of terrain park events, an open Saturday through March. Between the hours of 2 and jam for snowboarders and skiers age 16 and Friday 12 8 p.m., you’ll enjoy live music, terrain park competi- younger which offers an introduction to the A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held tions, face painting, clowns, fireworks and other activ- world of competition. Registration is from daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- ities that will vary from week to week. The fun will be 8:30 to 10 a.m. with the race start at noon. 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. held in Cranmore’s Schneider Square in front of the Registration fee is $10. Call 356-5543 for fur- Adult Ballet for Advanced Beginners. Jeanne Main Lodge. Visit www.cranmore.com for details. ther information. Limmer Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza Fabulous February Feasts. The Bartlett Church Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational in Reporter Court will hold adult ballet for the Suppers feature the best in country-style, community Spanish with Isabel Costa every Sunday at the advanced beginner every Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. food and are held every Saturday in February as a Met in North Conway. Beginners will meet at Cost is $10 per class. For more information or to reg- fundraiser by the Bartlett Church Mice, a women’s 10:40 a.m. and intermediates will meet at ister, call 356-3422. church organization. The suppers are run from 5 to 7 11:40 a.m. New student welcome. The cost is p.m. in the basement of the Bartlett Union $10 per person/per lesson. For more informa- Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, Congregational Church, located on Albany Avenue in tion or to signup, call 383-9403. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Bartlett Village. Turn left off Route 302 at the lights Swingtones in Concert. The Believe in Street in North Conway. in the center of town, and you’ll see the church on Books Literacy Foundation will present the ‘Almost, Maine.’ Arts in Motion presents the first your right. Be sure to arrive early, however, to ensure Big Band sounds of the Swingtones in concert show of season, “Almost, Maine” at the Leura Hill getting a seat. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for chil- at the Theater in the Wood located at 41 Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, dren ages five to 12, ages four and under are free. Call Observatory Way in Intervale at 7 p.m. Maine. The show runs tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 986-0235 for further information. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets are $12 Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday from door. for more information or to purchase for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Effingham tickets, call 356-9980. may be purchased at the door or online at artsinmo- and Ossipee at the First Christian Church in ‘Vagina Monologues.’ Today and tomorrow, tiontheater.com. Freedom Village. For more information call 539- M&D Productions located on White Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in 2637. Mountain Highway in North Conway will Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Bird Guided Snowshoe Walks at MWV Ski Touring & present “Vagina Monologues and other Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at Snowshoe Center. Come by the Center in Intervale MWV Woman’s Stories.” Show times are 2 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at 207- any Saturday at 1 p.m. for a guided snowshoe walk p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow evening.Admission is $15 per per- Ameranouche in Concert. The Believe in 935-7807 or 207-890-9222. along the East Branch and Saco rivers. Snowshoes are Books Literacy Foundation will present the gypsy available for rent. Call 356-9920 for more informa- son. For more information or to reserve tick- Comedy Hypnosis Show. Steve Wronker’s Funny ets, call 662-7591. jazz trio Ameranouche in concert on Saturday, Business Comedy Hypnosis Show will take place at tion. Ice Harvesting and Winter Carnival. The Remick Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Feb. 13, at the Theater in the Wood located at 41 the Lyond Auditorium in Kennett High School at 7 Yoga is offered every day except Fridays by p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for ticket purchases and Country Doctor Farm and Museum in Tamworth Observatory Way in Intervale at 7 p.m. Tickets are will hold the annual ice harvesting and Winter Carlene of Symmetree Yoga. The groups will basket raffle. Tickets are $10 each or four for $35. practice Hatha yoga postures paired with $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 447- Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Try your hand at cut- ting ice on their pond, view an antique snow roller in breath, meditation and relaxation. Classes are information or to purchase tickets, call 356-9980. 6364. Proceeds to benefit the Kennett Middle School $13 per person. Times and locations vary (Courtesy Photo) eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. action, dog sled rides for the kids, horse drawn sleigh rides, and much more. Admission is $5 per person. throughout the Valley. For more information Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tam- or to schedule a class, contact Carlene at 662- For more information, call 323-7591. The class is $10 per session for members and $12 for worth Community Food Center based at St. Indoor Yard Sale. The Ossipee Concerned Citizens 8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyoga.com. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church on Old non-members. Artists should bring their own materi- Childcare Center will hold a huge indoor yard sale at Monday 15 als including the medium of choice and a drawing Route 25 is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 the Ossipee Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make a.m. to noon, except for holidays. Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open board. For more information or to register, call 356- a donation or to rent a table for $10, call 539-6772. 2787. Easy Sliders. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will Madison Church Supper. The Madison Church Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., hold Easy Sliders at 10:30 a.m. through March 12. Supper will be held at the Madison Elementary located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Route Move and Tone Class. Jeanne Limmer Dance This is a gentle introduction to cross country skiing School at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter and winter fitness. Each session is an hour of instruc- children. The menu includes homemade baked AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC Court will hold a move and tone class from 1:50 to tion and gentle practice. Rate is $10 per session beans, ham, salads, rolls, brown bread and an assort- Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their 2:35 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. A blend of including rentals for the session period only. Easy ment of pies for dessert. for more information, call evening program series at 8 p.m. Tonight join pianist movement and fitness to awaken your body and spir- Sliders is the way to start your nordic fun. For more 367-4705. Cody Michaels and special guest photographer it. Bring a mat and indoor sneakers. Cost is $48 for six information, call 383-9355. Pot Luck Singers Valentine Show. The Pot Luck Daniel Yetter performing “Dharma Montana,” a classes or $9 for drop-ins. For more information or to Friday Gliders Classic Social Ski at JSTF. On Singers and Friends will present a program of music, multi-media tribute to the White Mountains. register, call 356-3422. Fridays, Jan. 8 - March 26, the Friday Gliders Classic stories and poetry to celebrate Valentine’s Day at 6:30 Programs are free and open to the public. For more Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte Social Ski with Ski School Director Marianne p.m. at the Center Conway Methodist Church locat- information, call 466-2727. Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is holding Borowski and a host of other skiers will be held at 1 ed on Route 302 in Center Conway. Desserts and Apres-Ski Series. The Theater in the Wood located story time for preschoolers age five and under on p.m. Very fun and social with instructional tips along beverages will be served by the Women of Faith at 41 Observatory Way in Intervale will present the Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call 207- the way. Includes après ski stretching and refresh- Having Fun (WOFF). A donation at the door will apres-ski series today through Friday at 4 p.m. 925-3177. ments. $22 per person includes day pass or $10 for benefit the WOFF. The program is open to the pub- Performers include Chad Cummings, Andy Davis, Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church annual members. Or sign up for Friday Gliders for lic. For more information, call 447-2295. Sharon Novak, Red Gallagher and Ellen Carlson. Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather per- the season for only $55. Skill level - experienced Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only located Admission for the show is $5 for adults, $3 for juniors mitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for char- beginner to expert. Call 383-9355 for further infor- on White Mountain Highway next to D’Angelo’s and children under age three are free. Shows benefit ity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no matter age or mation. Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. All literacy programs in northern New England. For ability. For more information, call Myrtle at 539- Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount puppies must be on a leash and up to date on vaccines. more information, call 356-9980. 5831. Washington Valley Arts Association will hold Painters No aggressive dogs please! For more information call Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the MWV Visual 356-7297. Art Show. Mountain Top Music Center located on Square Dance Workshop. The Mount Washington Main Street in Conway will feature New Hampshire Valley Stompers Square Dance Club will hold a work- Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway. Ski Tour Brownfield Bog. Join Tin Mountain photographer Kathleen Welker’s oil-painted black shop every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway All mediums and abilities welcome. Work on your Conservation Center naturalists on a ski tour of and white photographs of White Mountain scenery Elementary School in Conway. The caller will be own project or interpret the still life set up. Short cri- Brownfield Bog in Brownfield, Maine at 10 a.m. through February. The public is welcome to view the Darrell Sprague. For more information, call 447- tique at class end. Free and open to members and Explore the winter wetland in search of wildlife and art show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through 5527. nonmembers. For more information, call 356-2787. birds, Participant must bring skis. Meet at Grant’s Friday at Mountain Top Music Center. For more store in Brownfield. Donations of $3 per person or $5 Tai Chi Classes. Beginning Tai Chi classes will be ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ Tonight and information call, 447-4737. tomorrow night M&D Productions will present per family are greatly appreciated. For more informa- held at the Taoist Tai Chi Society’s Center in the “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” at YourTheatre tion or to make a reservation, call 447-6991. Arts in Motion Vacation Theater Workshop. Arts Eastern Slope Plaza in North Conway from 6 to 7:30 in Motion will hold a children’s musical workshop p.m. For more information on this and other classes located on White Mountain Highway in North Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour at JSTF. today through Friday from from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at being offered, call 356-5581. Conway. The production will begin at 7:30 p.m. From 10 a.m. to noon, a JSTF guide will lead a group the Church of the Nativity in North Conway. The Tickets are $18 for members and $25 for nonmem- on a snowshoe outing and gives snowshoe technique Total Body Fitness. Jeanne Limmer Dance Center workshop is open to children ages six to 14. Kids will bers. For more information or to make a reservation, tips along the way. A great way for beginners to be located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter Court will learn basic theater skills, movement and will be cast in call 662-7591. introduced to the sport. Rental snowshoes are avail- hold total body fitness class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A an original musical which will be performed to the able in the Touring Center. Call 383-9355 for further blend of cardio, strength and stretch. Bring a mat and Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark public on Friday at 6:30 p.m. For more information information. indoor sneakers. Cost is $10 per class. For more infor- Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 to or to register visit artsinmotintheater.com. 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452-2200. Sweethearts’ Chocolate Tour. Escape to the majes- mation or to register, call 356-3422. Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and Pub Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public tic Mount Washington Resort Nordic trail system U.S. Census Test Sites. The U.S. Census Bureau with your sweetheart with this self-guided decadent located on Kearsarge Street in North Conway will will hold testing sessions at the Technology Village in Library hosts infant and toddler story time from 11 to hold an 8-ball billiard tournament on Mondays at 7 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539-1537. tour. Using cross-country skis or snowshoes begin at Conway at 5:30 p.m, Gibson Center in North the Mount Washington Resort Nordic Center or at p.m. Single elimination, winner takes all. For more Conway at 2 p.m. and in the Center Ossipee Town Valentine Caberet. The Singers Workshop of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center information, call 356-6460. Hall at 9 a.m each Monday. Be part of the 2010 Denmark, Maine will present Valentine Caberet at to pick up your Sweethearts Card and then head out Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at Census taking. For more information, call 866-861- 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night at the for the romantic day that waits. You determine where St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile 2010 or 603-570-5100. Denmark Arts Center. The performance is directed you want to trek for the day; stops include the Yurt, on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, Vacation Camp at Remick Museum. The Remick by Lillian Lee Morse. Admission is $12 per person. the Bretton Arms Inn, The Lodge, the AMC we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and Country Doctor Museum and Farm located on For more information or to make a reservation, call Highland Center, and The Mount Washington warm clothes. For more information call Bebe Toor at Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth will hold February 207-452-2057. Hotel. Call 278-3322 for details. 207-935-2068. Vacation Camp today through Thursday from 9 a.m. Sweethearts’ Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Tour. to 3 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Children Saturday 13 Snow and a full moon accentuate the breathtaking Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the will have an opportunity to learn about farm life and beauty of Mount Washington Resort’s Nordic and Congregational Church (brown church) on Main 4th Annual Chairlift Speed Dating. Black Moun- enjoy the outdoors. For more information on the snowshoe terrain. Join our Nordic Center staff on this Street in Conway Village serves a free community tain Resort in Jackson will hold the 4th Annual camp’s daily offerings visit www.remickmuseum.org. hour-long excursion along the cross-country moonlit dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For infor- Chairlift Speed Dating event. Registration begins at The cost is $40 per day or $150 for the week. To reg- trails of the Resort. If the views and experience are not mation call 447-3851. 12:30 p.m. and speed dating runs from 2 to 4 p.m. ister for camp, call 323-7591. Ladies participating in the event ski free. Meet the ski hot enough, hot chocolate and a roaring fire will Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center for bum of your dreams. For more information call Black warm you following the adventure. Call 278-3322 for Senior Services in North Conway offers a number of Waxing Demonstration at JSTF. The Jackson Ski Mountain at 383-4490. details. activities and informational programs for seniors, Touring Foundation will host a waxing demonstration Ameranouche in Concert. The Believe in Books Sunday 14 including yoga and mobility classes, a game day, com- every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get the latest info from Literacy Foundation will present the gypsy jazz trio puter labs, dances, support groups, movies, health getting started to race fine tuning. All are welcome, Ameranouche in concert at the Theater in the Wood Annual Puppy Party Celebration. Four Your Paws related service programs and trips. Call 356-3231 for free of charge. For further information, call 383-9355. located at 41 Observatory Way in Intervale at 7 p.m. Only located on White Mountain Highway in North details. Weather Discovery Center Open House. The Conway will present the popular Annual Puppy Party Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. for King Pine Ski & Snowboard Camp. King Pine’s Ski Celebration from 12 to 2 p.m. All puppies are invited Center will hold a new exhibits open house at 6:30 more information or to purchase tickets, call 356- and Snowboard camp for kids ages eight to sixteen to attend. Have your puppy’s photo taken with the p.m. Come see what’s new at the Center located on 9980. will run today through Feb. 21. The kids will experi- FYPO clown. For more information on the celebra- Main Street in North Conway. Free coffee and treats Contra Dance. The Annual Presidents’ Day ence a fun week of learning to ski or ride. Tuition is tion, call 356-7297. from White Mountain Cupcakery. For more infor- Weekend Contra Dance will be held at the Tamworth $768 which includes lodging, meals, lessons and pro- mation, call 800-706-0432 ext. 212. Town House in Tamworth Village from 8 to 11 p.m. Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the grams. Space is limited. For more information or to Zumba Dance Classes. Dotti Aiello will present Byron Ricker will be the caller and music by David North Conway Community Center for tango lessons. sign up for camp visit www.kingpine.com. Hill Duo. All dances are taught and beginners and Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Classes are $10 per person. Zumba Dance Class lessons every Monday, Tuesday, Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. Washington Valley families are welcome. Sponsored by the Tamworth No partner necessary. New students welcome. For Thursday and Friday at various locations throughout Arts Association located at Norcross Circle in North Outing Club. Proceeds benefit Tamworth Junior Ski more information, call 383-9403. the Valley. Class is $5 per person with multi-class dis- Program and Babe Ruth baseball programs. For more Conway will hold life drawing session on the second count cards available. For class locations and more information, call 323-8023. Jibsaw Massacre Snowboard and Skiing and fourth Mondays of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. information, call 978-790-3375 or 383-8264.

Page B8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 8:30a Your Workout 16 Tuesday subject to change 9:00a Conway School Board (2/8) 9:00a Budget Committee Public Hearing (2/10) FEB. 12 TO FEB 18, 2010 12:00p Conway Village Fire District Meeting (2/9) 12:00p NH State of the State Address (Schedule Subject to Change) 2:00p Budget Committee Public Hearing 1:30p Conway Planning Board (2/11) website: www.vv3tv.org (2/10) 3:00p Pawprints phone: 603-356-8941 3:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 4:30p Conway Planning Board (2/11) 4:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Belmont 7:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/6, 7:00p Pawprints 12 Friday non-profits) subject to change 7:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 6:00a Conway Selectmen (2/9) 10:30p Conway Planning Board (2/11) 8:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Belmont 8:30a Your Workout 10:00p Valley Christian Church 18 Thursday subject to change 9:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/8) 14 Sunday 6:00a Conway Selectmen (2/16) 12:00p Rec Weekly subject to change 6:00a Conway School Board (2/8) 8:30a Your Workout 12:30p Breakfast with Phil 17 Wednesday subject to change 9:00a Conway Selectmen (2/9) 9:00a Recreation Weekly 1:00p Scholar Bowl 6:00a Valley Christian Church 12:00p Fryeburg Academy Wrestling 8:30a Your Workout 9:30a Breakfast with Phil 3:00p Conway Selectmen (2/9) 3:30p Pastor Tm 9:00a Pawprints 10:00a Scholar Bowl 5:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/11) 4:00p Fryeburg Planning Board (2/9) 9:30a Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 12:00p Pawprints 7:00p Conway School Board (2/8) 5:00p Fryeburg Selectmen (2/11) 10:00a Hockey: Kennett vs Belmont 12:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 9:30p Conway Village Fire District Meeting 8:00p Fryeburg Planning Board (2/9) 12:00p TBA 1:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Belmont (2/9) 9:00p Fryeburg Selectmen (2/11) 2:00p Conway Selectmen (2/16) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (2/16) 10:30p Budget Committee Public Hearing 4:00p Pawprints 5:00p Recreation Weekly (2/10) 4:30p Flavor of the Valley/Eagle Hour 5:30p Breakfast with Phil 5:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Belmont 15 Monday subject to change 6:00p Scholar Bowl 7:00p Recreation Weekly 6:00a NH State of the State Address 7:30p Breakfast with Phil 7:00p Kennett Girls Basketball 13 Saturday subject to change 7:10a Budget Committee Public Hearing (2/10) 8:00p Scholar Bowl 9:00p North Conway Water 6:00a Conway Village Fire District Meeting (2/9) 9:00p Conway Selectmen (2/16) Precinct (2/17)

Tuesday 16 rotating events each week at King Pine. Every Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in follow the program. Light refreshments will be Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. (except Feb. 17) Call 367-8896 Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell free din- served. For more information, call 539-7694. AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC for all the details. ner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Fryeburg Beautification Committee Meeting. Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their Tuesday Trekkers. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation evening program series at 8 p.m. Programs are free Even Start Playgroup. The Even Start Playgroup The Fryeburg Beautification Committee will hold a will hold Tuesday Trekkers for snowshoers at 1 p.m will meet every Wednesday through May 26 from 1 meeting to plan for upcoming events at the American and open to the public. For more information, call through March 23. A social trek to explore the forest 466-2727. to 3 p.m. at the Effingham Elementary School. The Legion at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteer- followed by refreshments by the fireplace. Cost is $18 playgroup is open to children, birth through five years ing is invited to attend. For more information, call Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread Basket Food per persona and includes a day pass. Skill level begin- old and their parents or caregivers. For more infor- Tracy at 207-935-3372. Pantry at the River Church across from McSherry’s ner to expert. For more information, call 383-9355. mation, call Even Start at 539-9126. Nursery in Center Conway will be open the second Yoga Classes. The winter session of the Tamworth Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. and third Tuesdays of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. For Rec. Department yoga classes will be held Tuesday Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to The Mountain of Hope grief support program for more information, call 447-6633. evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tamworth Town 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in North children and teens is held every Thursday at All Conway Village. The program is free and open to the Saint’s Episcopal Church on South Main Street in Cardboard Box Race at Wildcat. As part of the fun House in Tamworth Village. Classes are multilevel. public to discuss feelings about the death of loved Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 p.m. The program is spon- of vacation week, Wildcat will hold a Cardboard Box Bring a thick blanket and yoga mat. The cost for ones. For more information call Jeff at 986-4977 or sored by the VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll Race today at 2 p.m., with prizes for the fastest time classes is $65 for the eight-week session or $10 per Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Services of NCC at County. Pre-registration is required. Contact Sheryl and best decorated box. Call 466-3326 for more class for drop-ins. To register or for more informa- 356-7006. Power at 569-2729 ext. 230 for more information or information. tion, call 323-lessons. Beginners meet at 1 p.m. to register. Crohn’s, Colitis, I.B. Support Group. The Crohn’s Classes are $10 per person. No partner necessary. Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit and Crochet colitis and I.B. support group will meet at the Met New students welcome. For more information, call Group meets at the Effingham Library every Madison Library Preschool Storytime. The Coffeehouse in North Conway at 6:30 p.m. The pub- 383-9403. Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bring along your project to Madison Library will hold preschool story time at 10 lic is welcome. For more information, email work on. Everyone is welcome whether novice or a.m. This month’s theme is day and night. Stories, [email protected]. Wednesday 17 expert. Call the library at 539-1537 for more infor- rhymes and an easy craft. For more information, call mation. 367-8545. Easy Sliders. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will $1 A Bag Sale. The thrift shop at the Lovell United hold Easy Sliders at 10:30 a.m. through March 12. Church in Center Lovell, Maine will hold $1 a bag Mt. Dew Vertical Ski Challenge at Cranmore. Music for Babies. Mountain Top Music Center in This is a gentle introduction to cross country skiing sale now through Feb. 20. There are also free toys, Cranmore will host this free, strictly for fun race for Conway will present music for babies from 9:30 to 10 and winter fitness. Each session is an hour of instruc- games and puzzles. The shop is open Mondays, skiers of all ages and abilities today. Prizes are award- a.m. Babies from birth to 18 months play interactive tion and gentle practice. Rate is $10 per session Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ed in over eight age categories. Apres race victory games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythm. including rentals for the session period only. Easy Active Older Adults X-Country Ski Trip. The party for all participants includes free Mountain Dew Activities are designed to stimulate babies cognitive Sliders is the way to start your nordic fun. For more Active Older Adults group will take a X-Country Ski samples and great bib prizes. Call 356-5543 for fur- development. The class is free and taught by Sharon information, call 383-9355. Trip at Great Glen Trails in Pinkham Notch. Meet at ther information. Novak. For more information, call 447-4737. King Pine Winter Carnival Celebration. KIng the Glendon Street parking lot in Wolfeboro at 8:15 Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Center Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Center in Pine will hold the Winter Carnival celebration today a.m. to carpool. For more information, call Claudia at presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature program for chil- Conway will present music for toddlers from 10:15 to through Thursday with events each day. Tuesday: 569-9745. dren ages three through five and their caregivers from 11 a.m. This program is for children 18 months to Silly Slalom & Belly Bag Races, Wednesday: Family Adult Jazz Dance. Jeanne Limmer Dance Center 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Nature Learning three years old. This class stimulates musical and cog- Challenge, Thursday: Gold Rush & Fun located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Reporter Court will Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany. The topic this nitive development. The session runs through Feb. 11 Race,Thursday Night: Fireworks! For more informa- hold adult jazz dance classes every Wednesday from week will be winter birds. For more information call and costs $48. For more information call Mountain tion, visit kingpine.com. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Cost is $9 per class. For more infor- 447-6991 or on the web at www.tinmtn.org. Top Music Center at 447-4737. Music Exploration. Mountain Top Music Center in mation or to register, call 356-3422. Nine Lives Lunch Tray Luge. As part of the fun of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ Tonight Conway presents music exploration for 4 to 6 year AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC vacation week, Wildcat will hold a lunch tray luge. through Saturday, M&D Productions will present olds from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. The class is designed to Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their Slide down the mountain on lunch trays. Call 466- “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” at YourTheatre give students some experience with an instrument evening program series at 8 p.m. Tonight Sha 3326 for more information. located on White Mountain Highway in North before choosing to study it intensively. The class runs Riordan will perform her one women show, Self-Help Meeting. Every Wednesday evening at Conway. The production will begin at 7:30 p.m. through May 18. The cost is the session is $180. Fore “Josephine Doody, Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park.” 7:30 p.m. adult children of alcoholics and other dys- Tickets are $18 for members and $25 for nonmem- more information or to register for the class, call Programs are free and open to the public. For more functions meet in Suite B of the Eastern Slope Inn in bers. For more information or to make a reservation, Mountain Top MusicCenter at 447-4737. information, call 466-2727. North Conway. The meeting is free and open to all call 662-7591. Nordic Meister Weekly Series. Great Glen Trails who wish to recover from the affects of growing up in in Pinkham Notch will begin its weekly Nordic Bridgton Mom's Group. Come meet with other a dysfunctional home. Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in Meister recreational race series for skate/classic skiers moms and babies to share your joys and frustra- T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners every of all ages and abilities today. Participants will com- tions,and just get some good adult company! The Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) at Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This evening the Mid-Season pete on the same 5 km course week after week, and group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Street and Storytelling Gala will take place with a smorgasbord they can show up any time between 9 a.m. and 3:45 each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Birth Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. For informa- of tales by various tellers. Cost for dinner and enter- p.m. to do it. Prizes for competitors who complete six House in Bridgton, Maine and is open to women with tion contact Linda Littlefield at 539-8090. tainment is $19.95 plus tax and gratuity. For reserva- pre-mobile babies. Older children are welcome at tions or more information call 284-6219. out of eight weeks are based on a raffle at the end of U.S. Census Test Sites. The U.S. Census Bureau the series awards party. For further information and mother's discretion. For more information, contact AnnMarie at 647-5919. will hold testing sessions at the Conway Public Friday 19 registration, call 466-2333. Library at `1 p.m. Be part of the 2010 Census taking. A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held Pilates Mat Class at the Branch. Jeanne Limmer Cancer Support Group. Circle of Friends Cancer For more information, call 866-861-2010 or 603- daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza in Support Group meetings have been cancelled due to 570-5100. Reporter Court will offer pilates mat class on loss of meeting space. Due to changes in office hours 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Tuesdays and Thursdays with Bobbi Broemme from at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, the group White Mountain Stamp Club. The White Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second Adult Ballet for Advanced Beginners. Jeanne 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $40 for four classes or $12 does not have a meeting place at this time. For more Limmer Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza for drop-ins. Bring a mat, any fitness level welcome. information, call Donnarae at 356-3448. Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and again on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the in Reporter Court will hold adult ballet for the For more information or to register, call 387-7119. Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the Chocorua advanced beginner every Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Preschool Music. Mountain Top Music Center in home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Route Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald Hill Road Cost is $10 per class. For more information or to reg- Conway will present preschool music for children sweets and great conversation are all part of this ister, call 356-3422. ages three to five from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Children sing, in Albany). Everyone interested in collecting stamps is morning. Bring a friend or come alone. All are wel- Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, dance and play rhythm instruments. The session runs welcome to attend. For more information, call come. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove through Feb. 9. Cost is $48 per child. For more infor- Barbara at 447-5461 or email at bmsavary@gmail. Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go to mation or to register, call 447-4737. Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one to com. www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Teen Hip-Hop at the Branch. Jeanne Limmer one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Co- Thursday 18 Dance Center located at Eastern Slope Plaza in sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC Reporter Court will offer hip-hop classes with Andrea Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up an AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their Dunleavy from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get your friends appointment at 356-3231. Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their evening program series at 8 p.m. Tonight a silent together and join a high energy dance class. Cost is $9 Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore will host an evening program series at 8 p.m. Tonight enjoy a fam- comedy film, “Dr. Quakenbush Skis the Headwall” per class or $64 for eight-week session. For more evening festival for families and friends every ily dance with Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding of will be shown. Programs are free and open to the information or to register, call 356-3422. Saturday through March. This special Wednesday Redwing. Programs are free and open to the public. public. For more information, call 466-2727. Tin Mountain February Vacation Camp. Tin night event is Mardi Gras themed. Break out the For more information, call 466-2727. Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in Mountain Conservation Center located on Bald Hill beads and feathered masks. From 2 to 8 p.m. enjoy Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Bird Road in Albany will hold winter vacation camps today night skiing and tubing plus live family entertainment St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many programs from Marcus Gale and live music from Dennis and on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at 207- for kindergartners through grade six. The cost of the Davey. Visit www.cranmore.com for details. we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and 935-7807 or 207-890-9222. winter camps is $50 for nonmembers and $40 for Diabetes Support Group. The Diabetes Support warm clothes. For more information call Bebe Toor at Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tam- members. Children should dress for the weather and Group will meet in the conference room in the white 207-935-2068. worth Community Food Center based at St. bring a lunch. For more information on the programs building at Memorial Hospital from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Effingham Writers’ Night. Effingham Writers’ Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church on Whittier offered or to make a reservation, contact Tin The session will give participants the chance to prac- Night will be held at the Effingham Public Library at Road is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. Mountain at 447-6991. tice counting carbohydrates. Bring your favorite 7 p.m. This month Rebecca Rule will tell her humor- to noon. Anyone needing assistance at other times, Tuesday Evening Twisted 10 Big Air Series. snack to find out how many carbohydrates are in it. ous stories of New Hampshire. Her program will be call 284-7778. Tuesday evening competition under the lights with For more information, call 356-0796. followed by writings of David Emerson. Open mic to

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Kennett High Cross-Country Ski Team Doherty and Benson are first at Whitaker Woods race By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor NORTH CONWAY — In the final meet before the Division II State Meet, the Kennett boys’ cross-coun- try ski team proved they will be a force to be reckoned with. The Eagles skied to third overall in a five-school meet at Whitaker Woods on Thursday, Feb. 4, falling just one point behind second place Hanover. Lebanon took the top spot. Kennett freshman Sean Doherty led the pack of skiers with his time of 13:25, more than a minute and a half ahead of his closest competitor. Teammate Torin Laliberte raced to second among the Eagles, placing 11th overall in 16:07, while Austin Bernier was just one spot back in 12th place with a time of 16:08. Henney Sullivan rounded out the scoring for Kennett with his 16th place finish in a time of 17:01. Drew Boreman finished 18th over- all in 17:06, with Robert Schrader 19th in 17:16. Duncan Cromwell was 30th in 18:11 and Liam Fortin placed 34th in 18:52 and Pete Grzesik was 40th in 19:45 to round out the field of Eagles. On the girls’ side, Eagle freshman Hannah Benson ran away from the field, crossing the finish line in 15:42, Breezy Claussen skis for the Kennett Eagles during the team’s tune-up for the state meet Feb. 4 at Whitaker Woods. more than a minute in front of her (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) closest competitor. The Eagles had only one other competitor. Breezy 22:17. Division II State Meet on Wednesday, Claussen raced to 22nd in a time of The Eagles were in action at the Feb. 10 (after deadline). ▲ Kennett High Hockey Eagles pull away from Clippers, 9-0 By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor Center for Facial Plastic Surgery CONWAY — For the first 11 min- utes of Saturday’s Division III hockey tilt between Kennett and Portsmouth, Seeing patients at our new Cosmetics Suite at it looked like the Clippers’ defense was going to be able to hold off the high-powered Eagle offense. However, with three goals in a Hillside Medical Park span of just over two minutes at the Hair Removal end of the first period, the Eagles showed that a full 15 minutes of defense is needed to stop them in each CO2 Laser Facial Resurfacing period. From that 3-0 lead, the Eagles went on to demolish the Clippers 9-0 Botox and earned Ricky Gaudreau his 16th Gift All Credit Restylane • Juvederm Certificates career shutout. Cards “Every game as we go forward has Available a lot of emotion,” said coach Mike Accepted Radiesse • Latisse Lane. “The kids did a good job of playing the game and that’s not always Facial Plastic Surgery easy in a situation like this.” The situation Lane referred to was the physical aspect of the game that Dr. Ryan Scannell & Dr. James Stark took over as the Clippers got desper- Member of American Academy ate for a goal in the final period and committed a number of unnecessary of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery penalties. Though the Eagles didn’t score in the first 11 minutes, they had plenty of chances, with Griffin Meador, Bryan Lamontagne, Dillon Smith, Valentine Special Kevin Murphy and Connor Todd pummeling the Clipper defensive end with pressure. The Eagles, however, $ 00 couldn’t break through. Thankfully, 50 OFF All Services Gaudreau more than held up his end Expires 2/28/10 Present coupon at time of service. of the bargain at the other end of the ice, turning away a couple of solid Portsmouth chances. With both teams skating down a For Appointment Call 800-464-7402 man with 4:01 to play in the game, the 14 Maple Street, Building D, Gilford, NH Eagles finally got on the board, with Murphy sliding a beautiful pass to *dba ENT Associates of NH - “A Service of LRGHealthcare” Meador in front of the net. The sen-

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Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Kennett High Boys Basketball Eagle boys pick up another victory By Joshua Spaulding you need.” Sports Editor The game marked the return of CONWAY — The Kennett boys’ bas- Tanner Baillargeon to the Kennett ketball team picked up its second win in bench. With the senior returning from a two weeks, this time in convincing fash- pretty serious injury, the coaching staff ion, besting Laconia 37-11 on Friday, limited his minutes. Feb. 5. “It was good to see him back in the The two teams played a relatively mix,” Coté said. It was also the first time close game through the first quarter, but in a while that the Eagles had their the Eagles closed out the final three entire roster dressed for the game. quarters with most of the offense and While Coté noted everyone wasn’t com- Laconia came up empty. pletely healthy as of yet, it was nice to That being said, the Eagle boys did- have the full complement of players on n’t play their best basketball of the year the bench. either, as they struggled from the start “We’re looking forward to finishing on the offensive end. the year as strong as we can,” he said. “If “We will take a win, no question there’s any time to catch fire, it’s now. about it,” said coach Steve Coté. “But “Anything can happen,” he contin- both teams really struggled from the ued. “This is a pretty wide-open league field. this year.” “Looking back, the real difference Matt Ashnault and Brandon Frost led was we were able to capitalize on second the Eagles with eight points apiece, and third opportunities by getting to while Dave Ingram added seven and loose balls and offensive rebounds,” Matt Lautenschlager netted six. Brian Coté continued. Fox also scored his first varsity points of The Eagle coach noted that one of the season. the things that had hurt his team in a The Eagles opened the week with a number of prior games was the lack of 75-39 loss to Oyster River on Tuesday, rebounds. The Eagles had worked on Feb. 2. rebounding and boxing out and getting Kennett will be in action again on to loose balls in practice and it paid off Friday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at Pembroke against the Sachems. and will head to Laconia for a rematch The Eagle coach was also pleased with the Sachems on Tuesday, Feb. 16, Brandon Frost soars to the hoop against Laconia on Friday, Feb. 5. with his team’s defensive effort, as the at 6:30 p.m. ▲ (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Kennett boys worked that end of the floor well. “In addition to rebounding, I thought we played pretty good ? ? defense,” Coté said. “To win those types Spokesfield Common’s of games, those are two elements that @ SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE @ A Please join us! A Plant a tree ? ~ Enjoy Wine, Hot Mulled Cider and Hors d’oeuvres ~ ? ~ See A Furnished Model Home ~ @ ~ Meet Spokesfield Common Residents ~ @ A Saturday, February 13, 2010 A 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ? Heard Road in Center Sandwich ? R.S.V.P. by February 12th at 524-5600 @ SNOW DATE: Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ A Hope to see you there! A ? ? @ @ A “The best in retirement living in scenic Center Sandwich” A for the future. www.TaylorCommunity.org

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page B11 Kennett High Sports Highlights Ski Jumping Jumpers second in final tune-up for state meet By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor ANDOVER — The Crimson Tide of Concord High School showed the Kennett ski jumpers that the road to back-to-back titles is not going to be an easy one. The Concord kids leaped to first place at the final tune-up for the state meet on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Proctor Academy, which also serves as the site for the state meet. Kennett’s Michael Larson did his part for the day, tying for the longest jump of the day at 37 meters. However, he finished just a point and a half behind Concord’s Matt Bengston for first place. Bengston top: Title town. The Division II picked up 130.5 points with two jumps boys' alpine trophy is returning to of 37 meters, while Larson had long Kennett High School after a year jumps of 37 and 36.5 meters and away. The Kennett boys used a earned 129 points. dominating slalom performance Teammate Hunter Haynes leaped Tuesday afternoon to turn a five- to fifth overall with his total of 119.5 point lead after the morning giant points. He had long jumps of 34 and slalom into a commanding win at 34.5 meters. the Division II State Meet at Duncan Cromwell had a solid out- Waterville Valley. Here, seniors (l ing for the Eagles, as he flew to sev- to r) Michael Larson, Riley enth place overall with a total of 117.5 Lambert, Hunter Haynes and Max points and long jumps of 33 and 34 Brennick show off the fruits of their meters for the evening. labor. Look for the full story in next The fourth Kennett scorer was week's issue. Pete Grzesik, who flew to 33rd place left: Super sophomore. Kennett overall with a score of 88 points. He sophomore Jake Van Deursen had two jumps of 23.5 meters. The blazes through a giant slalom gate only other Eagle jumping on the night at Waterville Valley on Tuesday was Zack Cromwell, and he placed during the Division II State Meet. 36th overall with 86.5 points and had The Eagle star won both the giant two jumps of 23 meters. slalom and the slalom events to The Eagles will look to defend pace the Eagles to the title over their state title at the state jumping Plymouth. Look for the full story in meet, which takes place on Friday, next week's issue. Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at Proctor Academy (Joshua Spaulding/Mtn Ear Photos) in Andover. ▲

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Page B12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Kennett High Indoor Track Track Eagles wind up the season at Dartmouth By Joshua Spaulding seven seconds,” said coach Bernie time of 9.63 seconds. Teammate the same time they were doing their Sports Editor Livingston. “All of them ran faster Maddy Smith was 12th overall in the 55-meter events. Townsend was 13th HANOVER — It was a fine conclu- individually. They had a really good preliminaries with a time of 9.70 sec- overall with a leap of 14 feet, three sion to the season for the Kennett race.” onds. and three-quarters inches, while indoor track team at the Class I, M Switaj also set a new personal best In the 55-meter dash, Vicky Weigold was 17th at 13 feet, seven and S state meet at Dartmouth in the 600 meters when he finished Weigold ran to 11th in the prelimi- inches. College on Sunday, Feb. 7. with a time of 1:28.42, which placed naries with a time of 7.89 seconds. The Eagle girls also suffered a The competition of the day for the him seventh overall. While both Townsend and Smith dropped baton in the 4X200-meter Eagle athletes came in the first event For the girls, the Eagles didn’t ran their best times and Weigold was relay. of the day, as the 4X800-meter relay come home with any top of the stand- close to her fastest, Livingston noted “All in all, I thought it went pretty team of Dalton L’Heureux, Peter ings results, but Livingston was still that the electronic timing used at the well,” Livingston said. “It was nice to Haine, Nick Jenis and Zack Switaj pleased with how they ran. state meet certainly affected the times go to a different venue, we had a good raced to third place overall with a time In the 55-meter hurdles, Liza just a bit, since it was much more reli- time. of 8:45.26, shaving seven seconds off Townsend was eighth in the prelimi- able than the human timing usually “It was a nice way to end the sea- their best time to date. naries with a time of 9.42 seconds, used. son,” he continued. ▲ “The boys relay team really did which qualified her for the finals. She Townsend and Weigold were also well, they exceeded their best time by was also eighth in the finals with a forced to compete in the long jump at

said. “I thought from the Hockey opening faceoff, Taylor (Cyr), Chuckie (Smith) Continued from Page B10 and Chris (King) really set the tone and the next line ior calmly waited for the goalie to go both followed up.” down and lifted the puck to the top shelf Lane noted that he for a 1-0 lead. thought it was Chuckie One minute and four seconds later, Smith’s best game of the Lamontagne doubled the lead, as he season, despite the fact walked the puck in to the face-off circle that he didn’t net a point. then flicked it over the goalie’s shoulder “As February goes on, for a 2-0 lead. Smith picked up the assist team stuff is more impor- on the tally. tant than individual stuff,” One minute and one second later, Lane said. “This was a Smith scored his own goal from almost night he didn’t get a point, an impossible angle. Deep in his own but he was key.” end, the freshman defenseman drilled a The Eagles opened the shot past the goalie, off the far post and week with a solid 10-2 win into the net for a 3-0 lead after one peri- over Moultonborough- od of play. Inter-Lakes on The Eagles wasted no time in upping Wednesday, Feb. 3, in that lead as the second period came Laconia. Nick Kevlin got along. Meador hit Murphy with a great the start in net and picked centering pass and the sophomore up the win for the Eagles. drilled it home for a 4-0 lead just a Next up on the docket minute and a half into the period. for Lane’s troops is Five minutes into the frame it was Ricky Gaudreau makes a save for the Kennett Eagles during second period action at Ham Arena on Belmont-Gilford on Lamontagne lighting the lamp for the Saturday, Feb. 6. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) Monday, Feb. 15, at 4:20 second time, as he drilled a slap shot p.m. at Ham Arena. The from the farside blue line right past the Meador sent a shot through the crease Gaudreau did his job, turning away team will then head to Laconia to take shocked Clipper keeper. James Gallo and Murphy was waiting on the other everything the Clippers sent his way. on the Bulldogs on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and Gabe Lee picked up helpers on the side of the goalie, knocking the puck “We really carried the play,” Lane at 6 p.m. ▲ goal. into the open net for an 8-0 lead, which Less than two and a half minutes stayed to the end of the period. later, Lamontagne picked up an assist, as The penalty clock got a good work- Josh Potter knocked home the rebound out in the third period, as both teams of his shot for a power play goal with spent time in the box, with the Clippers 7:37 to play in the period. getting the majority of the time, includ- Two minutes later it was 7-0, as Cody ing one player getting tossed after Richard fed Murphy for another tally mouthing off to the official. and the Eagles were well on their way to Anthony LaRusso tallied the game’s sealing the win. final goal in the last 10 seconds of the With 3:17 to play in the period, contest for the 9-0 win. STONE ARTS PLUS • Free removal and disposal of old countertops. • Free stainless steel undermount sink with undermount hole cut-out. • Free quote (not estimate) just stop by the showroom or we come to you! • Free 15 year sealant applied. HURRY! Sale ends February 28th, 2010!

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Eagle hoop girls take two. The Kennett girls’ basketball team recorded two wins last week, besting Oyster River 58-51 in Durham on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and defeating Laconia by a 59-36 score on Friday, Feb. 5. The Eagle girls will return to action on Friday, Feb. 12, to take on Pembroke at 6:30 p.m. That will be Leanne Smith Night, as all proceeds from the game will go to benefit Smith’s family in their travels to Vancouver to see the Kennett grad compete in the Olympics. The girls will host Laconia on Tuesday, Feb. 16. (Joshua Spaulding/ Mountain Ear Photo)

Conway’s Leanne Smith skis for U.S. Olympic team Watch Leanne take on the world at Vancouver VANCOUVER, B.C. — Local skier A fund-raising dinner was held at Leanne Smith will be making her Cranmore Mountain on Friday, Feb. 5, to Olympic debut over the weekend and help Leanne’s parents, Joe and Paula locals can keep up with her on the (below, with Cranmore General Manager networks of NBC. Ben Wilcox) travel to Vancouver to watch The Olympics kick off on Friday, their daughter ski in the Olympics. The Feb. 12, and alpine events start on turnout at the event was tremendous and Saturday, Feb. 13, with the men’s the food, all donated by the Valley downhill. Original restaurants, was plentiful, as The women get under way with the shown in the photo at left. super-combined on Sunday, Feb. 14. (Rick Clay-Storm/Mt. Ear Photos) It is expected that Smith will be com- peting in this event. The downhill portion runs at 10 a.m. (PT) and the slalom at 1 p.m. (PT). NBC will be broadcasting the event later in the evening with their primetime cover- age, which begins at 7 p.m. The women continue with the downhill on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. (PT) and the Super-G on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. (PT). The women’s giant slalom is set for Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. (PT) for the first run and 1:15 p.m. (PT) for the second run. The women’s slalom runs Friday, Feb. 26, with the first run at 10 a.m. (PT) and the sec- ond run at 1:30 p.m. (PT). Check nbcolympics.com for official airing times for all events. ▲

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Page B14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Entertainment

Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany River’s Edge Tavern - Indian Mound Golf Club - Center Ossipee Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford Open Mic Night Thursdays Host: Chris Red Gallagher Fri., & Sat., Feb. 12 & 13 (A) Pop and Folk Jon Sarty & Chuck O’Connor Fri., Feb. 12 (N) Country Karaoke Saturdays Host: Bill Grover Club 550 - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Dennis & Jono Thursdays (N) Celtic/Folk Marty Quirk Fridays & Saturdays (Apres Ski) Celtic/Folk The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Kevin & Simon Sundays (N) Celtic/Folk Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Host: Ronzony Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Dean & Yoder Fri., Feb. 12 (A) Acoustic Folk Jill Ducsai Fri., Feb. 12 (N) Rock & Roll Joel Cage Sat., Feb. 13 (A) Acoustic Jon Sarty & Chuck O’Connor Sun., Feb. 14 (A) Country/Acoustic Delany’s - North Conway Eric Erskine & Cliff Wilson Mon., Feb. 15 (A) Acoustic Tim Theriault Wed., Feb. 17 (N) Rock Jeff Conley Band Tues., Feb. 16 (A) Acoustic Tim Gurshin Wed., Feb. 17 (A) Acoustic Homestead Restaurant - North Conway Tom Yoder Thurs., Feb. 18 (A) Acoustic Doug Mitchell Sat., Feb. 13 (A) Acoustic Duke Snyder & Chuck Beever Sun., Feb. 14 (B) Jazz Up Country Tavern - North Conway DJ Ryan Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson DJ Johnny “V” Fri. Feb. 12 (N) DJ /Dancing Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano DJ Brian Sparhawk Sat., Feb. 13 (N) DJ/Dancing

May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway The Wentworth - Jackson Village Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., Feb. 12 & 13 (N) Piano Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - North Conway Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Frank Hastings with Thursdays (N) Karaoke Mike Jewell Sun., Feb. 14 (B) Piano Brunch Sound-FX Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Wildcat Tavern - Jackson Village Tugg Brothers Fri., & Sat., Feb. 12 & 13 (N) Classic Pop White Mountain Boys Sat., Feb. 13 (N) Acoustic Rock Nancy Ray Sun., Feb. 14 (N) Acoustic Folk Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Zip’s Pub - Cranmore Mountain Resort - North Conway Audio Kickstand Fri., & Sat. Feb. 12 & 13 (N) Rock Carl Iacozili Sun., Feb. 14 (A) Apres Ski Club Soda Sun., Feb. 14 (N) Rock Kathy Bennett Mon., Feb. 15 (A) Apres Ski Open Mic Night Mon., Feb. 15 (N) Host: Carl Iacozilli Bill Cameron Tues., Feb. 16 (A) Apres Ski Dennis & Davey Wed., Feb. 17 (A) Apres Ski Bill Cameron Thurs., Feb. 18 (A) Apres Ski Valley Round-Up

Wine tasting and wine dinner At Mountain Top Music Center, March 6 with Hermann J. Weimer Vineyards Piano and string students 1785 Inn hosts ‘Winery of the Year’ invited to Performance Day for Rieslings, March 13 & 14 at MTMC NORTH CONWAY — The 1785 Inn years. & Restaurant will be hosting the Fred Merwarth, the owner/wine- ll Mountain Top Music verbal feedback. owner/winemaker of Hermann J. maker at Hermann J. Wiemer Winery, Center piano and strings stu- The Performance Day is free to Wiemer Vineyards for a wine tasting on will be at The 1785 Inn to lead a wine Adents and other piano and Mountain Top Music Center stu- Saturday, March 13, and wine dinner tasting on Saturday afternoon, March string students in the community dents, with a $10 fee for non- on Sunday, March 14. 13, and wine dinner on Sunday are invited to a Performance Day at Mountain Top Music Center stu- The Hermann J. Wiemer Winery evening, March 14. The wine tasting Mountain Top Music Center, locat- dents. There will be 15-minute has received many accolades for its on Saturday afternoon will be accom- ed at 111 Main Street in Conway appointments scheduled individual- Rieslings and other wines, including panied by some light hors d’oeuvres, Village, on Saturday, March 6. ly on Saturday, March 6 with recently being named a “Winery of the and for the wine dinner on Sunday The Performance Day offers pianists performing in the morning Year” for 2009 by Wine & Spirits evening, Chef Peter Willis has created students a chance to perform for a and strings students performing in Magazine. Similarly, the 1785 Inn & a six-course dinner menu to accompany master musician and get feedback the afternoon. To sign up for a 15- Restaurant is known for the quality of six of Wiemer’s finest wines. about their playing. Students will minute performance time, e-mail its food, service, and wine offerings; its For reservations to the wine tasting play one to three scales, perform Ellen at ellen@mountaintopmusic a prepared piece and sight-read org or call Mountain Top Music numerous awards include receiving the and the wine dinner, contact the 1785 ▲ “Award of Excellence” from Wine Inn & Restaurant at 356-9025. ▲ some music for the visiting teacher. Center at 447-4737 ext.304. Spectator Magazine for 24 consecutive The teacher will offer written and

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Snowshoe journeys to a frozen five Backcountry ponds beckon in winter By Steve Smith Contributing Writer inter may be the best season to visit a pond in the backcountry. WWhen the ponds are safely frozen, one may snowshoe out for inter- esting vistas of the surrounding peaks. Snowshoer admires Plus, they are just neat places to see, and the view up to the they make a nice alternative to a summit steep slopes of East climb. Osceola from Upper In recent weeks there hasn’t been Greeley Pond, reached much new snow, so until the next snowfall by an easy hike on the the more popular routes will be firm Greeley Ponds Trail snowy sidewalks. Several options are from the Kancamagus available for traction on these packed-out Highway. The trek to routes: snowshoes with good crampons, the Greeley Ponds is Microspikes, or Stabilicers. Full crampons one of several reward- are generally not necessary on these lower ing winter journeys trails. Be sure to wear appropriate winter that can be made to clothing and footgear, and bring a day scenic backcountry pack with extra layers and other necessi- ponds around the ties for a day outdoors in the cold. White Mountains. A safety reminder: though the ice is (Steve Smith/ generally solid on higher elevation ponds Mtn Ear Photo) in midwinter, you should not venture onto it if there is any question about its thickness and stability. Be aware of recent weather patterns (thaws and rain can greatly weaken the ice) and avoid boggy places and spots near inlet and outlet brooks. Use a ski pole to test the ice ahead trip is 1.2 miles with only 100 feet of ele- winter, though unheated. The round trip • Lonesome Lake: This high moun- of you; it should give a solid thunk — vation gain. is 7.6 miles with 2,000 feet of elevation tain pond is one of the treasures of retreat if the sound is hollow. On the • Carter Ponds: The setting of the gain. Franconia Notch and is a contender for more popular ponds there will often be two tiny Carter Ponds in the rocky cleft of • Ethan Pond: Here is a place with a most popular winter hike in the Whites, tracks from previous snowshoers or skiers Carter Notch ranks among the most dra- real backcountry feel, nestled under the the more so since the AMC hut on the out on the surface. matic in all the Northeast. The hike into frowning cliffs of Mt. Willey at the east- west shore opened year-round. It’s well Described below is a quintet of the notch is moderately difficult, starting ern fringe of the Pemigewasset worth the hour’s drive from the Valley, rewarding pond snowshoe treks in the on Route 16 north of Pinkham Notch and Wilderness. The trek starts at the across the Kanc and up I-93. Park on White Mountains — call it the “frozen following the heavily-used Nineteen Mile Appalachian Trail crossing on Route 302 either side of the Franconia Notch five” — mostly on the moderate side. For Brook Trail the whole way. In the first two in Crawford Notch. Hike up the Parkway (I-93) by Lafayette full trail details, see the AMC White miles there are many views of the ice- unplowed access road to the start of the Campground. The Lonesome Lake Trail Mountain Guide or Snowshoe Hikes in bound brook. After a fairly steep climb Ethan Pond Trail, cross the railroad makes a stiff, steady climb by long switch- the White Mountains. you reach the height-of-land in Carter tracks, and continue uphill, bearing right backs, then crests a rise and dips to the • Lost Pond: One of the easiest short Notch, then drop down to the shore of where the trail to Ripley Falls veers left. east shore of the pond, where there is a hikes in the Whites, and very scenic. Upper Carter Pond. The views from the After a steep initial pitch, the grade is gorgeous view across to the peaks of From the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor pond to the steep walls of Wildcat mostly moderate. Turn left with the South and North Kinsman. Center, cross Route 16 and follow the Mountain and Carter Dome are magnifi- Ethan Pond Trail where the Willey If conditions permit, follow tracks rolling Lost Pond Trail for 0.5-mile to the cent. Look for jagged Pulpit Rock jutting Range Trail continues ahead, climb over a across the pond (or take the Cascade pond. There are several spots along the out from the craggy shoulder of the height-of-land, and descend gently onto a Brook and Fishin’ Jimmy Trails to the left shore with striking views of the east side Dome. The trail continues past the boggy plateau. A side path on the right around the shore), enjoying views north of Mt. Washington, including the Gulf of diminutive Lower Carter Pond to the leads down to the heavily drifted east end to the Cannon Balls and the rugged south Slides and Huntington Ravine. Round AMC Carter Notch Hut, which is open in of the pond. There are views west to the face of Cannon Mountain. At the far Twin-Bond Range, and if you shuffle out (west) shore, turn around for a stunning onto the pond you get a close-up view of vista of the alpine crest of Franconia Mt. Willey and its ice-draped cliffs. Ridge seen beyond the white expanse of Round trip to Ethan Pond is six miles the pond — one of the classic photo-ops with 1,800 feet of elevation gain. in the mountains. Round trip is three Seasoned winter adventurers can miles with 1,000 feet of elevation gain. extend this trip to remote Shoal Pond. Avid trekkers can extend this to an all- Continue another two miles on the Ethan day trip to Kinsman Pond, nestled in pic- Pond Trail, descending gently, then swing turesque fashion below the precipitous left on the level Shoal Pond Trail for 0.5 east face of North Kinsman. This entails a mile to Shoal Pond. Here you’ll find rugged, roly-poly two-mile climb up the impressive views south to mighty Mt. Fishin’ Jimmy Trail, then a short jaunt left Carrigain and north to Zealand Notch. on the Kinsman Pond Trail. Round trip is Round trip is 11 miles with 2,250 feet of 7.2 miles with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. elevation gain. Other backcountry ponds that merit • Greeley Ponds: These two little investigation include Nancy and gems are easily accessible via the Greeley Norcross Ponds in lower Crawford Ponds Trail off the Kancamagus Notch (with one tricky steep section), Highway, about 24 miles west of its junc- Black Pond from Lincoln Woods on the tion with Route 16 in Conway. From the Kanc (flat and easy), Sawyer Pond via the small parking area the trail soon crosses a unplowed Sawyer River Road and Sawyer brook and climbs gradually to the height- Pond Trail from Route 302, boggy little of-land in Mad River Notch. It then dips Shingle Pond from Green Hill Road in to the small, deep Upper Pond, which can Chatham via the Weeks Brook Trail, and be accessed either by a ski trail that Heron Pond (Lonely Lake) in the diverges left or side paths dropping off the Chocorua Conservation Lands south of hiking trail. From the pond there are Mt. Chocorua. ▲ imposing views up to the cliffs and steep slopes of East Osceola on one side and Editor’s note: Pick up “The AMC White Mt. Kancamagus on the other. Watch for Mountain Guide” for maps and descrip- thin ice near the inlet and outlet. tions of these and other trails in the White The Greeley Ponds Trail continues Mountains. another half-mile down to the larger and Steve Smith, author of “Wandering shallower Lower Pond, where there are Through the White Mountains: A Hiker’s more nice views from the shore. This Perspective,” has hiked and written about pond is boggy and shallow and doesn’t the White Mountains for more than 20 freeze as reliably as the Upper Pond, so years. He owns the Mountain Wanderer use caution if venturing on the ice. Round Map and Book Store in Lincoln, and lives trip to both ponds is 4.4 miles with only with his wife, Carol, in Lincoln. 450 feet of elevation gain.

Page B16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 11, 2010 North Country Notebook All aboard (and you won’t get bored) for a trip across this great country By John Harrigan on a trip to California to visit my late Contributing Writer brother’s family near San Francisco. It will hen in 1887 the railroad finally be rail from start to finish, except for the came to Colebrook — “a place truck-drive part. I’m driving from Wup back of New Hampshire,” as Colebrook to Concord, about three hours, Herb Gifford put it in his history of the with my truck, which I’ll park (free, safe, town — there was hoopla. After all, the secure, convenient) at the Concord bus sta- rails had already reached most of the rest of tion. I’ll grab a cup of free coffee, then get the country — the heralded joining of the onto the bus for the about one hour and transcontinental had occurred in 1869. twenty minute ride to Boston, with papers Economic incentive was required to and free coffee in hand. warrant the massive job of negotiating with Then it’s on to the vaunted Lake Shore landowners, getting towns’ approval, and Limited, an overnighter (with sleeper com- then using horse-drawn or oxen-drawn partment, of course) to Chicago, then a diggers, excavators, scrapers and sledges to two-hour rest, and then onto the even cut away hillsides or fill in swamps and more vaunted California Zephyr, a two- meadows to get the rail-bed to what the night (with sleeper compartment, of railroad designers called “to grade.” This course) trip to San Francisco. And then, meant, in general, what the locomotives of after four days visiting kith and kin, it’s the the time were capable of hauling up a cer- same trip back. Total relaxation, total free- tain incline. This classic steel bridge, a well-tested design used for decades all across the nation, car- dom of movement, total comfort (think Long ago, when I was doing some ried the North Stratford line over the falls at Stewartstown across to Canaan and easy chair and a picture window during the research on railroads in the territory north Beecher Falls and to Lower Canada and beyond. (John Harrigan Photo) day, a great fold-down bunk at night), plus of the notches, I ran across a mention of a with whisky. certainly believe him. The man is a topo- meals (Amtrak sets a great table in the din- great story, which was that a speculating This is where I pause to pay homage to graphical and history gold mine. ing car but you can have a tray brought to bunch of railroad company stockholders, Coram Bond of Whitefield, who for much What is occasioning this side-trip into your compartment if you want). not wanting to risk all on an uncertain of my writing life was my go-to guy for all the history of rail? Well, it is not just a his- The cost? Well, tab up three hotel venue, had actually outfitted a small loco- things rail. I’d call Coram up and say “Hey tory. Rail is alive and well into this century rooms out, three back, and all meals, plus motive with caterpillar-like tracks and skis Coram, tell me about Quebec Junction” and surely beyond. The media hardly ever travel. Factor in mid-town to mid-town, in front, and driven it up the Vermont side (or Coös Junction in Lancaster, where I report on rail and when they do they get it with no parking fees or shuttles. The fare of the Connecticut River above Guildhall, wound up setting up a web-press plant), wrong. “Chugging” is almost certain to comes to about $1,100. But you can no the only stipulation being that they pay for and he would reel off the facts. Now, appear in any story, when “chugging” does more compare that to airfare (with its not- any needed repairs of the road. There is almost nobody knows. Rail is a distant not occur with diesel or electric and went so-hidden hassles of parking, shuttles, and nothing on paper that I know about on memory where it once held sway, and a out (except for tourist trains) with steam. It security, not to mention near-total loss of this, but it makes a good story. misunderstood and unappreciated recourse is a fact that this country’s railroads are comfort and movement) than you can When the railroad came to Colebrook, where it still exists. hauling more freight than ever in the apples to oranges. it did not linger there for long, and in keep- The timber baron George Van Dyke nation’s history, so much that major rail- In my meager carry-on (I travel light), ing with manifest destiny and pushing the rammed the railroad north from Stratford roads are double-tracking as fast as they there will be a couple of books, and the frontier and all the rest, went straight north to reach the vast timber resources in the can to meet the demand. As the old adage usual magazines and newspapers, and of into the Eastern Townships of Quebec and Hall’s Stream and Indian Stream drainages. goes, nothing ever has been found to be as course a notebook to jot stuff down. See beyond. There were two or three passen- Fred Cowan, veteran timber cruiser, has efficient as a steel wheel rolling on a steel you when I get back. ▲ ger trains (albeit appended to freight cars) written a lot on this subject and I hope will rail. We might dearly need even the aban- per day. You could hop on in Colebrook write more. He has said that he thinks he’s doned rail-beds in the future, which is why This column runs in a dozen weekly papers and within a few hours be in Boston or been within 50 feet of every topographical the “rails to trails” movement, which at covering the northern two-thirds of New Montreal, according to duty or whimsy. feature on the map of the territory encom- least usually keeps the rail-beds in public Hampshire and parts of Maine and Vermont. During Prohibition, in the case of Canada, passing the drainage of the Upper ownership, is a good thing. 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