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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 37 FEBRUARY 16, 2012 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

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A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Tin Mountain’s majesty: Rich in community, in school and at camp Winter camp coming up, school programs explored, 26th annual dinner/auction

By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer

utdoor opportunities abound in the Mt. Washington Valley and west- Oern Maine, but for some children and adults the experience is scarce. If Tin Mountain Conservation Center has its way, everyone will get to experience and appreciate the open air either at their 98 acre site in Albany, the 228 acre field station in Jackson, the 1200 acres of managed forest land in Conway, in the local towns, villages and in the public schools. “Even though we live in nature’s glory, some kids, don’t Photo by Rachael Brown Photo by Rachael Brown get outside,” says Donna Enthusiastic students in Jackson Grammar School's 5th- 6th grade, share Two students from Jackson Grammar School's 5th-6th grade share the Dolan, communications/pub- their observations of the Alpine Project presented by Tin Mountain outcome of their Alpine Project offered by Tin Mountain Conservation lic relations manager at Tin Conservation Center. Center. Mountain. To bring the outdoors publicity we reached out to from Vermont and had drew conclusions, included Woodbury Foundation and by inside, Tin Mountain’s pro- alumni on Facebook, the sup- worked in Texas schools for data and thought about what Tin Mountain’s biggest fund- grams have been in the port was tremendous, says one school year. She teaches they could do differently. raiser, which is fast approach- schools for the past thirty Kinsey. weekly in Bartlett and Jackson They wrote in their journals. ing- March 24th at 5 pm. years. Sometimes when school To teach the programs, Tin schools. Crowley likes the “They were really creative, The 26th Annual First budgets don’t allow, the pro- Mountain employs a staff of openness of Tin Mountain, wasn’t even what I had in Season Benefit Dinner grams are continued because trained naturalists who work quite different from standard- mind,” says Crowley. Auction provides critical sup- of generous gifts from mem- their magical curriculum. ized testing in the Texas Perhaps this connection is port for Tin Mountain’s bers, anonymous donors, not “Out teachers are naturalists, schools, she says. where the “Tin Mountain school, camp and environ- too forget the trustees that their whole training is this. The Mountain Ear was Moment” comes from. Dolan, mental education for children make all programs available to They are amazing resources. invited to watch Kae Crowley whose grown children partici- and adults, says Dolan. the schools at a reduced rate. It is like comparing a specialist do her work in the 5th and 6th pated in Tin Mountain’s pro- “It is a fantastic fun- filled “We have been in the to a general practitioner,” says grade class at the Jackson grams, explains. “Anytime we fund-raising event and the schools for 30 years. Kline. Grammar School. (Dolan and daughters) see a finest social gathering in the Sometimes the school budget There is Carol Foord, a It was a cold January after- moose, wildlife, tracks, nature, Valley,” she adds. Held at cuts have been terrible for us. teacher naturalist at Tin noon, but there was a warm no matter we are, we all chime Fryeburg Academy at the Ada Sometimes it is not recog- Mountain since 1993 who feeling in Heather in: ‘A Tin Mountain Cram Wadsworth Arena, the nized what a fantastic deal Tin works weekly with Freedom Woodward’s 5thand 6th grade Moment,’ she says. seafood Newburg and prime Mountain is. The programs schools and visits the other class. 12 students were That Tin Mountain experi- rib will be back. There will be are offered a half the cost. It schools. She covers anything sprawled around a circle, some ence is being offered for locals dancing, cash bar, entertain- has always been like that,” says from skulls and bones to sitting in chairs, some sitting and visitors this coming ment and most important an Michael Kline, executive mammals, rocks and the entire cross-legged on the rug. They February school vacation at opportunity to bid on the 400 director. The price has never waterfront. The programs are were eager to talk about the Winter Camp. Camp is for auction items, including ski increased in the 13 years he 34 weeks long for one an half results of their Alpine Ecology four days, 9 am until 3 pm. for passes, kayaks, a handcrafted has been there, adds Kline. hours in duration, sometimes project. kindergarten through grade 6. boat to support the programs “The years we have not including field trips. “The project was to simu- Each day is presents a differ- which have served over 55,000 been in the schools have been “It is the hallmark of Tin late an alpine environment to ent subject and different age children. unfortunate. The kids miss Mountain not using text see how plants would survive,” group. New this year is “There are over 300 hun- out and don’t get to know books, hands on, touch it, feel explains Crowley. The stu- “Nocturnal Adventure for dred businesses that donate. It their own backyards,” says it smell it and sometimes taste dents worked in groups of grades 2 to 6, 2 pm until 8 touches my heart, the support Lori Kinsey, education direc- it. This appeals across the two, each given a different pm., with pizza being served that is here,” says Dolan. tor for the past 28 years. “I board and the creativity for us type of plant and an alpine and a chance to observe noc- For more information on know the programs are effec- as teachers to bring home a condition to create: wind, turnal animals. programs, donations, camps tive, we have had enough kids concept,” says Foord. extreme temperature, All programs take money and the auction benefit dinner come back who may need a New this September is fog/humidity, light and rocky and are funded through gen- contact: Donna Dolan at 603- reference to pursue environ- teacher naturalist Caitlin soil. erous donations, individuals, 447-6991 or visit: www.tin- mental studies, or employ- Crowley, known as “Kae”. The students used scientific businesses, LL Bean, Evenor mountain.org ment,” she adds. Once for Crowley, who moved here methods, measured plants, Armington Fund, Gibson-

On the Cover Inside Index Getting Acquainted. Donna, a skier from Sunapee, On the Rockpile Valley Folks & Focus...... Page 6-7 NH, and Milan snowboarder, Cory, ride the "lift of Out & About ...... Page 17 love", during the annual Chairlift Speed Dating event, Another unusual week of weather on the summit Valley News...... Page 3, 9, 11 which was held at Black Mountain Ski Area, in Jackson, Page 11 NH, on February 11th, 2012. During the two hour time Valley Education...... Page 13-16 Rockpile...... Page 11 period, participants enjoyed a 5 minute conversation with Nooks & Crannies other single chairlift riders, followed by a social at the Roundups ...... pages 18-23 A bluebird day on Mount Willard resort's Lostbo Pub. Page 28 Calendar...... Page 24-25 Photo by Dennis Coughlin Skiing Hither And Yon ...... Page 27

Page 2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley News Floodplain Forest conserved in western Maine More than 500 acres of habitat protected on Pleasant Pond and the Saco River

Thanks to a conservation Management Area owned and “This project protects some easement held by the Upper managed by the Maine of the highest value conserva- Saco Valley Land Trust, 524 Department of Inland Fisheries tion land in our entire 11 town acres of pristine silver maple and Wildlife and expands on service area” said Tom Earle, floodplain forest in Fryeburg, existing conservation lands and President of the Upper Saco Maine has now been perma- builds on a long-standing con- Valley Land Trust. “We are nently protected. The property, servation partnership between extremely grateful to our proj- which is located on Pleasant the Department, private ect partners ? the private Pond and along nearly 3 miles landowners, and land conserva- landowner, The Nature of the Saco River, is character- tion organizations such as the Conservancy, and the Maine ized by massive silver maple Land Trust and The Nature Department of Inland Fisheries trees, an open, park-like under Conservancy. Referring to the & Wildlife ? for their persever- story and huge ferns. The Land project, the Maine Department ance over the years to protect Trust recently completed the of Inland Fisheries and this spectacular piece of conser- Pleasant Pond Floodplain Wildlife’s Commissioner vation land.” Forest Project in partnership Chandler Woodcock said, The Upper Saco Valley Land with a private landowner, The “Like many other conservation Trust is a private nonprofit Nature Conservancy and the easements in Maine, this proj- organization working with State of Maine. Photo by Linda Comeau ect is a clear ‘win-win’ because local landowners to perma- According to Will Brune of Early morning mist on the Saco River it combines resource protection nently protect the lands and The Nature Conservancy in with sustainable forestry.” waters that define our commu- of paddlers every year. Some While the property will Maine, “The silver maple “The Pleasant Pond nities and enrich our quality of fortunate paddlers may even be remain in private ownership, floodplain forest along this Floodplain Forest Project is a life. USVLT serves the towns treated to the sight of a majestic the Land Trust’s conservation stretch of the Saco River is one great example of the impor- of Bartlett, Hart's Location, bald eagle soaring overhead! easement ensures that the land of the best examples of this rare tance of conservation by private Jackson, Conway, Albany, Funding for this project was will be kept free from commer- habitat anywhere in the landowners,” Brune said, citing Madison, Eaton and Chatham provided by The Nature cial or residential development Northeast”. Floodplain forests a recent Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire, and Conservancy and the and will be managed to protect such as this are rare and getting study which found that private Fryeburg, Brownfield and Landowner Incentive Program its important natural resources. rarer — a problem for the land conservation is responsible Denmark in Maine. For more (LIP), a competitive grant pro- The conservation easement plants and wildlife that make for the protection of millions of information, visit gram managed by the Maine permits sustainable forest man- their homes here and the acres of protected habitat in the www.usvlt.org. The mission of Department of Inland Fisheries agement as well as limited pub- human communities that rely Northeastern United States. The Nature Conservancy is to and Wildlife. The LIP pro- lic access at the discretion of on these forests to help ease the “Collaborating with the Upper conserve the lands and waters gram supports collaborative the landowner. impact of floods. As the name Saco Valley Land Trust and on which all life depends. For efforts to partner with private The Pleasant Pond implies, these forests need peri- local landowners allowed us all more information, visit landowners to cultivate and Floodplain Forest property is odic flooding. Without high- to make a much bigger differ- www.nature.org/maine. fund conservation opportuni- located across the river from water events, floodplain plant ence.” and animal species that have ties for critical habitats in the the Brownfield Bog Wildlife evolved here over time are state. Since its inception in • SMARTWOOL TOPS, BOTTOMS AND SOCKS • MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES • 200+ HATS • gradually replaced by upland 2004, Maine has received more • HEADLAMPS PETZL • SKIS BC FISCHER • BOOTS AND SKIS RACE SALOMON species. Several globally rare than $3 million in LIP funds to plants and animals have been protect critical habitat. identified along this stretch of Although federal support for the Saco River, which is also a this program has been eliminat- significant recreational ed, Maine has continued to dis- tribute existing funds. resource enjoyed by hundreds WINTER FAMILY FUN North Conway among top 25 HEADQUARTERS ski towns in the world says National Geographic IT’S QUALITY TIME! North Conway, NH was Conway may be less well known SnowCoach Tours are up and running named among the world’s 25 best than many of the towns on this ski towns by National list, but only a few towns in Geographic, taking its place North America can rival its skiing Cross Country Skiing conditions are GREAT among other ski greats like heritage noting that North Jackson Hole, Zermatt, Conway offered one of the lead- Tubing Hill is Open Switzerland and Banff, Canada. ing lights in American skiing for Chosen for its ski heritage, decades before Western resorts Snowshoeing trails are open amenities and of course its great rose to prominence. They go on skiing, North Conway, NH was to say that the distinction for one of just two towns in the inclusion on the prestigious Top Outfitters Shop is open Northeast named in the 25 top 25 Ski Towns list may have some- ski towns list. North Conway thing to do with the fact that Glenview Café is serving daily adds the placement on National there are no less than seven differ- Geographic’s Best Ski Town list ent downhill areas with an easy to SnowEast Magazine’s distinc- drive of town (and six Nordic EXPERIENCE GREATNESS! tion as the #1 skiers’ favorite des- ones). tination and TripAdvisor’s desig- When it comes to winter vaca- nation of North Conway as the tions, winter enthusiasts and the most affordable ski destination in media alike agree that Mt OUTFITTERS SHOP the Northeast. Washington Valley ranks among When asked what it takes to the top choices in North America OPEN DAILY! make it on to the list, National and now the world! For more SPIKES MICRO Geographic’s Aaron Teasdale said information about visiting Mt

“It starts, naturally, with skiing Washington Valley and for com- WINTER FOOTWEAR • SWIX WAX FOR ALPINE, SNOWBOARD & NORDIC • TUBBS SNOWSHOES & POLES and snowboarding so good they plete vacation planning resources, attract people like youth-bestow- go to ing fountains. Then add an invit- www.mtwashingtonvalley.org or Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center ing mountain burg steeped in ski call 1-800-DO-SEE-NH (800- Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch • www.greatglentrails.com • (603) 466-2333 ALOMON

heritage, amenities, and culture”. 367-3364). S According to the article, North • SPORTHILL WOMEN’S MID LAYERS • KIDS CROSS COUNTRY SKIS • CLIF BARS • The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 3 Valley Feature Established 1976

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski Ice fishing, family and friends FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly lending to new adventures

MARKETING By Darron Laughland COMMUNICATIONS & Contributing Writer DIRECTOR OF SALES he winter of Daphne LeMay 2011-2012 is going to go EDITORIAL AND into the record ADVERTISING books as one of COORDINATOR my most mem- orable to date. Not for volumes Paula Ouimette T of snow, cold temps, or severe weather, but because despite the CONTRIBUTING lack of typical seasonal snowfall, WRITERS there has been plenty of adven- Rachael Brown ture to be had. We still have over a month of winter ahead, Steve Caming and like many of the other local John Harrigan skiers, I am holding out for a big Darron Laughland dump or two towards the end of Cynthia Watkins the season. The lack of snow to Melendy insulate the lakes and ponds ear- Peter Minnich lier in the winter however provided thick clear ice for some Steven D. Smith quality pond skating and hockey Joshua Spaulding opportunities and a kick off for the ice-fishing season. CONTRIBUTING I wanted to get the boys out PHOTOGRAPHERS for an ice fishing experience, but lack the gear and expertise to do Photo by Darron Laughland Rachael Brown so on my own. I also have a rela- Catch em all’s Clay Groves lends a helping hand "Every fish is a trophy fish when it's your first day ice fishing." Dennis Coughlin tionship with fish that seems to Dick Pollock mostly involve me not catching Steven D. Smith them. Fortunately, the boys and Kori Sandman I were able to join some friends Joshua Spaulding and their kids out for a few hours of fishing on Pequawket Pond. The pair of fishermen EDITORIAL DESIGN included one of my colleagues at Marcy Greene the Mountain Ear, Catch ‘Em All Clay, so I was optimistic that DISTRIBUTION we would catch fish. The boys were excited to Bill Collins check out the little encampment John Myers a few hundred yards distance Darlene Westfall from shore. We carefully made Tina Lamy our way out, slogging across a mix of crunchy-sloshy snow The Mt. Washington Valley MOUN- machine, ski, and boot tracks. A TAIN EAR is published on Thursdays thin crust of icy snow covered a as an independent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 layer of slushy glop sitting on weeks each year and is distributed from top of the ice, making it a chal- Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, lenge for the kids little legs. and also in Fryeburg and western When we arrived at the cluster Oxford County, Maine. of chairs, pack baskets, and fish- The MOUNTAIN EAR office us located at 24 Reporter Court in North ing paraphernalia, Clay was in a Conway,, New Hampshire. Please very animated state. He, anoth- direct all correspondence to: the er friend Jake, and their kids, Photo by Darron Laughland Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 1890, North had been catching fish non-stop Bundled up and settled in for some jigging. Conway, N.H. 03860 The telephone number to call for gen- since they had sent the first bait- eral information and display advertising ed line beneath the ice. He very welcome hot coffee. The dramatic release and whip- helped them pack up, loading is 603-447-6336. immediately got the boys set up Mount Chocorua was framed ping motion of an orange tip up the sled, and head to shore after Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. with their own jigs, the short by tall white pines at one end of flag signaling that a fish is on a successful mission. The boys The Fax number is 603-447-5474. fishing poles used to fish over a the pond, and the shoreline always seems to get the adrena- are looking forward to getting Ear on Web: newhampshirelakesandmountains.com hole cut in the ice. These jigs around us was nearly absent of line going, and it’s a welcome out again, and if the cold weath- E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpr- didn’t have a reel, so Clay visible development, and distraction to patiently sitting er holds, we should have anoth- ess.com or earsales@salmonpress. showed them how to work the although we were close to over a hole moving the jig rod er opportunity in the next cou- com for ad material lines by hand. The bait of Conway, it was a quiet sunny up and down. The kids checked ple weeks before spring arrives. The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is payable in advance. choice was a maggot-looking day on a wintery lake. A few out the different fish as they For more ice fishing informa- worm of some sort, apparently a folks out snowshoeing walked were caught and carefully tion, and regulations governing ADVERTISING DEADLINES delicacy in the fish world. by, checking out our progress. released back down the hole, out ice fishing, go to the NH Fish Advertising insertion orders must be placed one week in advance of publication While Clay and I were getting We all agreed it was a great of the cold air and into the and Game website: date, and advertising copy must be the jigs set up, the kids scooped place to be, and after a pause to “warmer” water. The kids also www.wildlife.state.nh.us/icefish- received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. icy slush from the holes. When look around, we returned to the played chase and hide and seek ing/index. Licenses may be pur- taking children fishing, Clay business of fishing. around the portable tent-fishing chased locally or directly using a LETTERS POLICY uses a four-inch auger, to pre- It was only a couple minutes shanty, ate muffins, drank hot link on the website. Please use The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor pertaining to local community vent small feet from finding before the action started, and we cocoa, and ran around in the good judgment when travelling issues. All correspondence should be their way into the water. It also caught our first fish, a perch. In snow to stay warm. Even with and fishing on ice, especially on signed, include a return address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 1890, North helps prevent gear from getting order to hold the kid’s interest all of this and catching fish, our areas where currents or springs Conway, N.H. 03860. faxed to (603) 447- dropped or knocked in accident- longer, we involved them in fre- total time fishing was around an result in thinner ice. Lastly, a 5474 or e-mailed to ly by one of the kids. Once the quent ice hole slush scooping, hour before they were ready to big thanks to Clay and Jake for [email protected]. All letters should be received prior to publication and guys were seated with jig poles jigging, as well as setting up and go home. showing us the “lines” and help- be no longer than 300 words. The in hand, I broke out the fresh reeling in line on the tip-ups. In All of the kids caught fish, and ing me expose the kids to a great Mountain Ear reserves the right to edit let- warm muffins their mom sent addition to the jig rods, we set enjoyed their time out on the lifelong leisure pursuit. ters for length and clarity and to not publish letters deemed unsuitable. and Jake, the other member of up a couple of tip ups to get a pond. The other guys had been the team, returned with some few more lines in the water. at it for several hours so we

Page 4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Critter Corner Paddy O’Paws Benefit Brunch and Auction to benefit shelter animals at the Red Jacket Resort Sunday, March 18 March is the month to paint Valley green and attending the Paddy O’Paws Benefit Brunch and Auction is a great way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day and help the animals in the care of the Animal Rescue League of NH-North at the same time. The fun gets underway at 11 am with the Red Jacket’s amazing brunch buffet and a silent auction. Fun and games follow with prizes that include A Touch of sugar and round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines and gift certificates to the Valley spice – isn’t she nice!! Originals. Sugar and spice and everything nice - that’s Ginger! This puppyish little Come bid on hundreds of girl is a shepherd/terrier mix with a sleek coat of short, ginger-colored incredible items in the silent fur, long legs, soulful dark eyes, and somewhat large, floppy ears. She has auction including gift certifi- plenty of energy, but she seldom barks and she’s extremely affectionate, cates for concerts, services, choosing to communicate with kisses rather than silly antics. Ginger is restaurants, lodging, recre- great on a leash, she’s housebroken and she loves those squeaky toys! ation, museums and more. Because she’s still got a lot of puppy in her (she’s about 1 year old), she would probably do well in a family with older kids rather than toddlers There will be artwork, jewelry, who could get in her way at times. But regardless, Ginger has never met books, puzzles, gift items, a soul she didn’t like. She’s ready to find her forever friend or family, so crafts and unusual and bizarre remember, she’s sugar and spice and everything nice! Come down to 223 items as well. There is some- E Main St in Conway NH to visit Ginger and her friends or FMI (603) 447- thing here for everyone and in 5605 www.conwayshelter.org every price range! Live auction action follows with auctioneer Steve Visit us on ... Schofield. The live auction will offer a Disney family trip Photo courtesy of Conway Animal Shelter, ARL North to a VIP Winter 2013 winter Paddy O’Paws party goers at the 2011 event. trip for 2 to the Mt. Washington Observatory, an Holidays at your choice of ter.org and click on the Paddy African Photo Safari, the ever- four locations, a trip to Hawaii O’Paws logo to purchase your popular carved bear from the and so much more! tickets online. North Country Whittler, two Tickets are $35 per person. All proceeds will benefit the tennis camp opportunities Please call (603) 447-5605 or animals in the care of the with New England Tennis go online www.conwayshel- Conway shelter.

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Winter Waltz Party was held at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson NH on February 11, 2012. The event was held to benefit The Mountain Top Music Community Orchestra. The evening was wonderful; the people warm and friendly, and the music amazing!

Photo by Dennis Coughlin Performing a special belly dancing routine, are Imari & The Sahara Desert Dancers, during The 3rd Annual Winter Waltz Party. This sold out event benefited the Mountain Top Music Community Orchestra..

Photos by Dennis Coughlin

Left: Elegance Pictured Photo by Dennis Coughlin here (from left) are, Hannah The Mountain Top Music Community Orchestra plays to a full dance floor Barton, George Wiese, of couples, as The Mountain Top Music Center, of Conway, NH, held their Executive Director of 3rd Annual Winter Waltz Party, to benefit the Mountain Top Music Mountain Top Music, and Community Orchestra., Board Member Judy Kennedy

Right: Pam Memmolo, and Richie Liberace enjoyed a waltz.

Photo by Dennis Coughlin Mountain Top Music Community Orchestra members, Pat & Russell Gage pose for a photo, following The 3rd Annual Winter Waltz Party.This annual event began from an idea of Mr. Gage, who is also the Director of The Mount Washington Valley Band, that the Valley community would welcome & support an evening of fine music & dance.

Photo by Dennis Coughlin Hannah Barton, Claire Devellian, Jeanne Mason, Mary Bastoni, and Colleen Bousquet, enjoyed an evening of music & dance, as The Mountain Top Music Center, of Conway, NH, held their 3rd Annual Winter Waltz Party, to benefit the Mountain Top Music Community Orchestra, at the Eagle Mountain Carriage House in Jackson, NH. Page 6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Foks & Focus

Photo Courtesy of Judy Ludgate, Friends of the Bartlett Public Library Gerrie Beck, president of the Friends of the Bartlett Public Library speaking with Open House attendees and explaining the many activities of the Friends organization. On Thursday February 9 over 50 people came to the Open House and presentation on Nuisance Bears. Nancy Comeau of the USDA and formerly with the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department and Jaclyn Comeau, a graduate student at the University of New Hampshire showed slides and explained facts and figures related to incidents of bear and human interaction and what can be done to curb the problems. For more information about the Bartlett Public Library check out the web site: bartlettpubliclibrary.org

Photo by Lisa DuFault Greta George offers dessert at the Bartlett Congregational Church "Fabulous February Supper". The fund-raising meals are held each Saturday in February from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Photo by Lisa DuFault Janet Clemons works throughout the day baking food for the Photo Courtesy of Judy Ludgate, Friends of the Bartlett Public Library February Church Suppers. Lots of home-made favorites are At the recent open house Bartlett Public Library Trustee Jean Garland (and former longtime library direc- always on hand. tor) displayed books on the history of the town as well as a map that are available for sale at the library. She also had other historical documentation including a history of Intervale. For more information on the services and programs offered at the library, check out the web site: bartlettpubliclibrary.org THE BOUTIQUE at 101 WINTER SALES THROUGHOUT THE STORE!

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Williams, Audrey Davis, Abram college boards. Way to go! from the valley. From 4-9 p.m. a are free. There will be a soup & The Giles, Tanner Wheeler and Kyle On Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 portion of each sale of pizza will bread supper following the movie Williams. At C. A. Crosby a.m., there will be a short public be donated to Dollars for for anyone who would like to stay ‘FREEDOM Kennett Middle School, high meeting at the church to present Scholars to help local students for a bite to eat and a chance to honors: Danielle Doonan, and explain the doctor-formulat- with college expenses. A "Winter discuss the film. Hillary Johnson, Victoria ed and clinically tested Take Fun" basket, chock full of great Freedom Elementary School COLUMN’ Kennett, Kathryn Lees, Nate Shape For Life 5 & 1 food plan. items, will be raffled off that will be holding a blood drive on By Lisa Wheeler Mathieu, Emma Niiler, Miranda Linda Littlefield, Diana evening as well. Call Betsy at 356- March 1 from 2-7 p.m. [email protected] Cloutier, Shelby Cyr, Liz Davis; Talkington and Ed Pimienta, all 2722 FMI. Volunteers are needed to assist Chris Farinella, Rebecca Lees, Health Coaches for this Plan, will The First Christian Church of with greeting people and handing The Open House at the Safety honors: Bryan Baker, Nora be present to answer any ques- Freedom will hold their Ash out snacks to those who donate Complex was enjoyed by many Devine, Nick Farinella, Sierra tions you might have as well as to Wednesday service on Feb. 22 at blood. Please notify school nurse, Freedom residents on Saturday. Gardner, Marcus Clancy, Nicole offer a taste of several of the more 7 p.m. All are welcome. Phyllis Fortier, at 539-2077 if you Sincere thanks go to Tim Costantino, and Abigail Jones. At than 70 mini-meals available to The library's preschool story- can help out. Kennedy, Freedom Market, Freedom Elementary, high hon- choose from while on your time will take place during vaca- Eight year old gymnast Anya Lynnski's and Dunkin Donuts ors: Kimberly Butler, Jack weight-loss journey to optimal tion week. Preschoolers, their Nicol of Freedom is training at for their gracious donations of Wheeler, Missy Jones; honors: health. Linda has personally lost siblings and caregivers are invited the Saco Valley Training Center delicious food. Your generosity is Patrick Cloutier, Chris over 40 lbs in less than 5 months every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for in East Conway. She is selling raf- greatly appreciated. The hard Desmarais, Danielle Moard, to reach a healthy weight and an hour of fun. The next Pizza & fle tickets for the 2012 American work of the Freedom Fire Jackson Ogren, Kyra Cunio, more importantly to avoid having Movie night will be Friday, Feb. Girl doll, gymnast McKenna. Department Woman's Auxiliary Mathieu Brabant, Hunter Krebs, to take any cholesterol lowering 24 at 5 p.m.. The movie is the The winner will be drawn on contributed to a successful event. Catherine Brabant and Michele medications. Summer's com- new release "Puss in Boots" rated March 4 at a home meet. Congrats to all of Freedom’s Hofmann. Also, congratulations ing...be ready for it!?Dollars for PG. Pizza is $3 per person. The Chances are: 1/$5, 3/$10 or second semester honor roll stu- to Meghan Davis who has been Scholars invites you to a fundrais- next movie in the Winter Film 8/$20. Monies raised will help dents! At Kennett High School, nominated to the Presidential ing event on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to Series will be the funny and Anya go to gymnastic camp this high honors: Jesse Wheeler, Scholars program, a prestigious be held at the Flatbreads. Enjoy touching coming of age film summer. Please email Anya at Philip Mathieu; honors: Ryan opportunity for academic schol- delicious pizza and help raise "Submarine" on Sunday, Feb. 26 [email protected] to Doonan, Kurt Niiler, Marci arships based on her high scoring scholarship money for students at 4 p.m. Admission and popcorn order your lucky ticket!

Page 8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley News American Cancer Society announces“50 Days of Daffodils” January 30 Marked Launch of 2012 Annual Daffodil Days Campaign New England is in the receive a bouquet of ten fresh American Cancer Society has, community during the week meaningful public health poli- throes of the American daffodil blossoms. through its Daffodil Days pro- of March 19. Supporting cies that benefit the communi- Cancer Society’s annual • Three mini-daffodil gram, been sharing hope for a Daffodil Days as a volunteer ty. Daffodil Days fundraising bulbs in a soil filled pot are world with less cancer and or a donor provides the For more information about campaign. January 30 through available for a $15 donation. more birthdays by really help- knowledge that you are help- Daffodil Days, to request March 19 is the official period • Choose a bouquet of ing people get well, stay well, ing fight cancer, and what a flowers, or to get involved for daffodil order-taking, ten daffodils with a Boyds col- find cures and fight back poignant thought that is as we with the program, contact the awareness of the 2012 daffodil lectable stuffed bear for a $25 against cancer. Although welcome spring. American Cancer Society at products, launch of the donation. Daffodil Days involves offer- Dollars raised through 1.800.227.2345. www.cancer/daffodils interac- • Send a Gift of Hope: ing daffodils to donors every Daffodil Days enable the As the nation’s largest non- tive website, volunteer daffodils are delivered to a spring in appreciation for Society to offer free programs governmental investor in can- recruitment and delivery of cancer patient undergoing their contributions, it is about and services that help people cer research, contributing the blossoms in time for treatment for a $25 donation more than just giving beautiful fight cancer with courage and more than $3.4 billion, we spring. and up. flowers; it is an opportunity to optimism, while it provides turn what we know about can- “We are excited by the • Send a Bear Hugs for share hope for a world free of day-to-day help, emotional cer into what we do. As a hope and spirit that Daffodil Hope: special edition, collect- cancer. support, and 24-hour infor- result, more nearly 12 million Days brings to those who have able Boyds bear is delivered to Volunteer opportunities mation to help ease the cancer people in America who have supported the campaign year a child impacted by cancer abound for anyone interested experience. Additionally, daf- had cancer and countless more after year,” said Chris starting at $25 donation. in joining the fight against fodil contributions provide who have avoided it will be Symolon, income develop- Flower and product orders cancer -- from school children the Society with much-needed celebrating birthdays this year. ment executive for the can be placed now through to corporate CEOs – to assist dollars to fund groundbreak- To learn more about us or to American Cancer Society. March 2 by calling the in taking daffodil orders, sort- ing cancer research, educate get help, call us any time, day “This year, we are working American Cancer Society at ing and packing the bouquets people about the importance or night, at 1-800-227-2345 toward expanding that reach 1.800.227.2345 or making an for order fulfillment and/or of cancer prevention and early or visit cancer.org. into each New England com- online donation at delivering daffodils in your detection and advocate for munity, alerting them of the cancer.org/daffodils. Delivery opportunities to get involved occurs the week before spring, and how even a $10 dollar beginning March 19. Shirley Joins Exit Realty Leaders donation can make a tremen- According to the Society, dous difference for neighbors this longstanding program, Ossipee, NH Shirley join EXIT Realty Leaders, For more information about and friends faced with a cancer which historically coincides Hubbard, a well known 27 which affords Shirley all the Exit Realty Leaders, please diagnosis this year,” she with the coming of spring, will year veteran of the real estate benefits of working with a call 603-998-3587. Exit Realty added. raise funds to support the fight business and former owner of national brand. Shirley’s Leaders is located at 354 Daffodil Days offers a bou- against cancer in every New Hub Realty in Ossipee, NH, daughter, Lynn Hubbard- Route 16B, Center Ossipee, quet of products: Hampshire community. For has decided to close her down Shure has also joined EXIT NH 03814. • For a $10 gift, donors more than 35 years, the her independent agency and Realty Leaders. Attitash Realty

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DEATHS Donations in her memory may be made to the American Gay Williams Dodd Rescue League–North, PO Box Gay Williams Dodd passed 260, Conway, NH 03818. away unexpectedly at her home The Furber and White in Conway, New Hampshire on Funeral Home in North Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Conway is in charge of arrange- age of 60. Gay was born ments. September 26, 1951 in Montclair, New Jersey the Donald William Jackson daughter of William and Shirley Donald William Jackson was (Williams) Dodd. in the peaceful comfort of his Gay graduated from family when he passed away on Montclair High School, February 12, 2012 at The Montclair, New Jersey in 1971. Gay Williams Dodd Memorial Hospital in North Donald William Jackson She later received an Associate Conway. He was born on of Arts Degree in Physical Gay had her challenges and February 1, 1929, in Waltham, Association. Education from Green struggles over the years but she M.A., the son of the late He leaves behind his wife of Mountain College, Poultney, was a kind, compassionate and William T. and Ella M. Jackson. 40 years, Patricia S. Jackson, his Vermont in 1973. After her loyal person who was loved by He had resided in Conway, since daughter Donna Stuck, his Roger Orman Meserve graduation, she moved to many. 1999, and prior to that in grandson Jarett Manno and Naples, Florida where she Gay was predeceased by her Moultonborough N.H. and in wife, Elizabeth and his great Industrial Arts at Colebrook worked for the City of Naples father William Dodd of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. grandson Jakob Alexander Academy in Colebrook and he Parks & Recreation Montclair, New Jersey and is During his life, Donald was a Manno, whom he simply has kept close contact with other Department. survived by her mother, Shirley veteran of the Korean War, adored, all of Conway. He will Colebrook teachers throughout As a young woman, she was a of Montclair, New Jersey, as well serving in the USAF as an Air also be dearly missed by his sis- his entire retirement. After both versatile athlete, excelling in as her two brothers Jim Dodd Traffic Controller, which he carter-in-law Barbara Jackson and he and his wife’s retirement the field hockey, golf and as an and his wife Lesley of New York ried into civilian life with the several nieces, nephews and two moved to Florida where equestrian. Her love for rural City, and Craig Dodd and his Federal Aviation Administration cousins. He was pre-deceased by they enjoyed many years togeth- life brought her to Wolfeboro, wife Anne of Morristown, New as a controller at Boston ARTC his brother, Robert A. Jackson. er. Once a widower, Roger New Hampshire where she had Jersey and her niece Whitney and New York ARTC until Calling hours will be held in moved to Dummer where he lived before purchasing a home Dodd, and nephew Ross Dodd, retiring in 1979. He was active his honor and remembrance at spent many hours enjoying the in Tamworth, New Hampshire both of Washington, DC. She in the Mt. Washington Lodge the Furber and White Funeral outdoors and spending time where she resided until 2008. is also survived by many devoted #87 F&AM in North Conway, Home in North Conway on with his granddaughter. Roger Gay had worked at Bald Peak friends in Carroll County who the Nollesemic Lodge #205 in Thursday February 16, 2012 loved to ski, fish, and hunt. Colony Club in Melvin Village, will remember her love and Millinocket, ME, the from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a During the summer days he New Hampshire as a member of compassion for others. Consistory Valley of Nashua, Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. spent many hours at Lake the maintenance crew for 20 A service for Gay will be held Bektash Shriners of Concord, Burial will be the Middleneck Umbagog, sailing, riding his years retiring in 2004. Her loves at the Unitarian Universalist N.H., Simadi Shrine Club and Cemetery in Moultonborough four wheelers, and clearing vari- were gardening, cooking and Church in Tamworth, New The American Legion. He was later in the spring. ous trails. the many dogs and cats that she Hampshire at a future date. also a member of the Society of In lieu of flowers, a donation The family includes two chil- rescued and cared for over the Interment will be held at a fam- Aviation Pioneers and the New to Shriners Hospital Burn dren, Marianne Dinardo, and years. ily cemetery in New Jersey. York Center Alumni Center, 51 Blossom Street, her husband Warren of Boston M.A. 02114, would be Titusville, FL and Gregory The Newest Hot Spot In The Valley appreciated. Meserve and his wife Karen of On-line condolences may be Milan; 3 grandchildren, Amy shared with his family at Nye and her husband John of www.furberandwhite.com. Hampden, ME, Vincent Dinardo of Winterport, ME, Roger Orman Meserve Sarah Meserve and her fiancée Roger Orman Meserve, 83, of Derek Warren of Milan; 3 Dummer NH died February 3, great-grandchildren, Tessa, 2012 at Merriman House in Dylan, and Hannah Dinardo of North Conway from Lewy Winterport, ME and a brother- Body Dementia. Roger was in-law and sister-in-law, Robert born on January 23, 1929 in and Barbara Barbieri of Milan. North Conway, the son of He was preceded in death by Orman and Rena (Rogers) his wife Patricia Meserve, and Meserve. Roger grew up in parents Orman and Rena Jackson and attended Fryeburg Meserve. Chef Owned and Operated Academy in Fryeburg ME. At his request, no funeral ENTERTAINMENT Upon graduation from service will be held. A graveside Serving Lunch 11:30–3:30 Daily Fryeburg in 1951 he joined the service will be held in the Thursday, February 16th • 9 PM Army, where he served five years Serving Dinner 4:30–9pm Daily Jonathan Sarty Band Jackson Cemetery in Jackson as a Medic. After his service to later in the spring Daily Chef-Inspired Specials Saturday, February 18th • 9 PM our country, Roger attended Memorial donations in his Jon Sarty (Solo) Keene State College and name may be made to the Live Music Every Thursday received a Bachelor of Science Alzheimer’s Foundation of Wednesday, February 22nd • 4:30-5:30 PM degree in Education. During America at www.alzfdn.org or Smirnoff Whipped Cream Vodka & & Saturday Night this time he met his future wife New York Chesapeake Bay Fluffed Vodka Promo Take-Out Available Patricia Anne Potter and they Retriever Rescue at www.nycbr- were married in May 1954. rescue.org Following their marriage they The Furber and White 3465 White Mtn. Hwy. (Rt. 16), North Conway, NH moved to Gorham and he Across from Adventure Suites Funeral Home in North taught Physics in Berlin for a Conway is in charge of arrange- 603-733-5955 • mcgrathstavernnh@facebook number of years. Before his ments. retirement Roger taught

Page 10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 On the Rockpile Another unusual week of weather on the summit

Sunny skies prevail over the Great Gulf Wilderness.

Brian Fitzgerald mit this past week you might quickly fell below zero, and by region as the valleys will like- Winter Summit Intern have begun to reconsider the the time Sunday evening had ly see high temperatures WEATHER “Home of the World’s Worst rolled around the summit reg- reaching the lower 40s. Atop ell it’s Weather” slogan. istered a temperature of -23 the higher summits milder MT. WASHINGTON been The serene conditions did- degrees with nearly a -70 conditions will prevail as well another n’t last into the weekend how- wind chill as winds gusted with several small distur- OBSERVATORY week of ever, and before you knew it over 80 miles per hour. bances passing through. The Compiled by unusual high cirrus clouds began Needless to say it was a bru- Observatory will also contin- Observatory Staff happeningsW on the summit, streaking in from the west as a tally cold day Sunday, which ue to play host to Winter Date High Low Prec. Snow though instead of extreme Nor’easter pushed up the kept observers from venturing DayTrips as well as a group of 6-Feb 18 5 0.15 1.2 cold, wind or fog, we found coast. By Saturday the summit too far from the building. As German high school students 7-Feb 14 -7 0.26 2.2 ourselves in three days of was entrenched in fog and one staffer observed yester- who will visit the summit as a 8-Feb 14 -6 0.00 0.0 blissful sunshine. For a sum- temperatures started to dip. day, near-boiling point water part of a week-long research mit that’s typically in the fog Having been spared from any thrown into the air was intensive. For more informa- 9-Feb 15 9 0.00 0.0 (on average 60% of the time), significant snowfall a blast of instantly transformed into tion on events at the summit, 10-Feb 18 9 0.00 0.0 this was an incredible event. Arctic air rushed in behind snow in a seemingly magic- membership or weather con- 11-Feb 13 -7 0.04 1.4 Winds stayed low as well and the departing low bringing trick-like experiment. ditions, visit the Observatory’s often times were registering the coldest temperatures of Looking ahead this upcom- website at 12-Feb -7 -23 0.00 0.0 less than 30 miles per hour, the season. Saturday’s high ing week should prove to be www.MountWashington.org . Highest gust recorded on February which if you were on the sum- temperature of 13 degrees warm and cloudier for the 6th at 107mph from the West

Ice conditions unsafe on parts of lake Winnipesaukee and other large lakes New Hampshire Fish and known as the "Broads," numer- thickness and condition. gerously thin. them around your neck or put Game Department officials ous cracks appear to have sepa- Continue to do this as you get Tips for staying safe on the ice them in an easily accessible warn that this winter's above- rated, revealing open water. further out on to the ice, include: pocket. Once out of the water, normal temperatures and high Another long opening in the ice because the thickness of the ice -- Stay off the ice along the roll away from the hole until winds have affected ice forma- runs from Welch to Lockes will not be uniform all over the shoreline if it is cracked or you reach solid ice. tion, particularly on the large Island, and there are some areas waterbody. squishy. Don’t go on the ice dur- Ice safety is also very impor- lakes. People are being strongly of open water in the bay formed Though all ice is potentially ing thaws. tant for snowmobilers. Don't urged to use caution before ven- by the end of Moultonboro dangerous, the U.S. Army Cold -- Watch out for thin, clear or assume a trail is safe just because turing onto the ice, especially Neck, Timber and Governors Regions Research & honeycombed ice. Dark snow it exists; ask about trail condi- with the start of the Meredith Island. Engineering Laboratory in and ice may also indicate weak tions at local snowmobile clubs Rotary Ice Fishing Derby “Many areas that have tradi- Hanover, N.H., offers a "rule of spots. or sporting goods shops before (February 11-12) just days away. tionally been safe for ice anglers thumb" on ice thickness: There -- Small bodies of water tend you go. A recent aerial survey of Lake and other outdoor recreationists should be a minimum of six to freeze thicker. Rivers and To view the aerial photos of Winnipesaukee by the N.H. are not safe this year," said Fish inches of hard ice before indi- lakes are more prone to wind, Lake Winnipesaukee taken by Civil Air Patrol revealed treach- and Game Lt. James Goss. "We vidual foot travel, and eight to currents and wave action that the N.H. Civil Air Patrol on erous ice conditions, including are urging people to use the ten inches of hard ice for snow weaken ice. February 4, 2012, visit some areas of open water, over utmost caution before you go machine or All-Terrain Vehicle -- Don’t gather in large http://www.wildnh.com/Newsr much of New Hampshire's out onto any frozen waterbody. travel. groups or drive large vehicles oom/News_2012/News_2012_ largest lake. Photos of Lake Especially with this year's Keep in mind that thick ice onto the ice. Q1/ice_safety_020912.html. Winnipesaukee taken by the unusual weather patterns, don't does not always mean safe ice. It -- If you do break through To download a brochure from N.H. Civil Air Patrol on take chances -- be sure to check is possible for ice to be thick, but the ice, don’t panic. Move or Fish and Game called "Safety on February 4 show large river-like the ice thickness for yourself.” not strong, because of varying swim back to where you fell in, Ice - Tips for Anglers," visit strips of open water running Because of the unpredictable weather conditions. Weak ice is where you know the ice was http://www.wildnh.com/Fishin from the south tip of ice conditions, it is not advisable formed when warming trends solid. Lay both arms on the g/Fishing_PDFs/Ice_Safety_Br Rattlesnake Island both east and to drive vehicles onto the ice, break down ice, then the slushy unbroken ice and kick hard. ochure.pdf. west completely across the lake. Goss said. Those on foot should surface re-freezes. Be especially This will help lift your body More ice advice from Open water could be observed carefully assess ice safety before careful of areas with current, onto the ice. A set of ice picks www.crrel.usace.army.mil/ierd/i both northeast of and southwest venturing out by using an ice such as inlets, outlets and spring can help you pull yourself out if ce_safety/safety.html. of Rattlesnake Island. In the area chisel or auger to determine ice holes, where the ice can be dan- you do fall through the ice; wear

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 11 Valley News American Cancer Society’s 35th Annual Hope on the Slopes Race To Beat Cancer a Great Success!

NORTH CONWAY – This “The funds raised through American Cancer Society’s weekend's 35th annual the Hope on the Slopes Race Race to Beat Cancer was made American Cancer Society’s to Beat Cancer enable us to possible by our sponsors Hope on the Slopes Race to continue our investment in Cranmore, Storyland, Beat Cancer raised over the fight against cancer Amoskeag Beverages, $17,000 for cancer research through research, education, Flatbread Company, M&M and Mount Washington advocacy, and patient servic- Assurance, Northway Bank, Valley patient services. 100 es,” added Metz. “Thanks to 93.5 WMWV, Magic 104, 1st volunteers participated in a the generosity of our volun- Allied Securities, fun-filled day on the slopes teers and donors, the money Attitash/Wildcat Mountain including skiing, snowboard- raised by Hope on the Slopes Resorts, Bear Notch Ski ing and tubing races at Race to Beat Cancer partici- Touring, Chalmers Insurance Cranmore Mountain, North pants goes directly to the Group, Great Glen Trails, Conway. American Cancer Society’s Horsefeathers, Jackson “Mount Washington Valley lifesaving programs.” Community Church, Valley residents, second home own- Outstanding Youth Originals, Wentworth Hotel ers, and visitors alike really Fundraisers (17 years and and the White Mountain showed their spirit this week- younger, raising $100.00 or Hotel & Resort as well as end," said Kathy Metz, more) included: Jessi many local business who Community Executive for the Frechette (15 years) - donated goods and services for American Cancer Society. $1,332.00, Neville White (13 the top fundraiser prizes and The top three individual years) – 1,120.00, Jillian raffle fundraisers. fundraisers were 15 year old Adams (11 years) - $1,100.00, Volunteers interested in Jessi Frechette of Colebrook Madeleine Merrill (7 years) - serving on the 2013 planning who brought in $1,332.00, $855.00, Aaron Colaluca (13 committee are now needed. Richard Ayer of Glen, who years) - $600.00, Rylee Abbott Join other area residents to raised $1,310.00 from friends (12 years) - $585.00, Sammy help organize this fun and and family and 12 year old, Quarantiello (11 years) - meaningful event. Neville White of Jackson col- $500.00, Polly Vaillant (7 The American Cancer lecting $1,120.00 in dona- years) - $350.00, Clare Society is the nationwide tions. Special mention goes to Bennett (14 years) - $320.00, community-based voluntary 11 year old Jillian Adams of Kathryn Cioffi (11 years) - health organization dedicated Westwood, MA who raised $315.00, Erin Ohlenbusch (7 to eliminating cancer as a $1,100. yrs) - $135.00, Willow major health problem by pre- Metz said that money Everette (10 years) - $133.00, venting cancer, saving lives, raised in the 2012 Hope on Isabel Morissette (5 years) - and diminishing suffering the Slopes Race To Beat $125.00, Maxwell Shelley (12 from cancer through research, Cancer will be used to speed years) - $105.00 and Addy education, advocacy, and serv- up the search for new weapons Nelson (7 years) - $105.00 ice. For more information on to fight cancer. “Cancer will New this year to the event, events, programs and services soon become the number-one participants were able to join in the Mount Washington killer in America as baby together as teams to show Valley, please contact Kathy boomers grow older. In order their group spirit. Team Metz, American Cancer to expand our patient services fundraising results: When Society Community in the Mount Washington Pigs Fly - $1,640.00, Round Executive, at 356-3719/800- Valley and research new ways Table Farm - $1,063.00, Team ACS-2345 or to treat patients, we've got to Q - $715.00, Live Life Play [email protected]. channel more public attention Hard - $530.00, and Team and money into this problem." Believe - $200.00 Integrative Wellness Fair part of Evergreen’s 2012 special events CONWAY – Evergreen they join with Memorial and CEO of Memorial Institute for Wellness has Hospital to promote wellness Hospital, said the hospital and announced some of its upcom- through education about inte- its providers are pleased to ing special events for the new grative modalities and how partner with Evergreen as a year, including an Integrative they can help prevent disease. sponsor of the event. “We Wellness Fair on Saturday, From 4-7pm, a special appreciate having the oppor- May 19, at Purity Spring “Treatment” area will offer tunity to share our knowledge Resort in Madison. The day- people the opportunity to per- of more conventional modali- long activities are being sonally experience some of the ties of care that can be com- offered in partnership with integrative therapies. The bined with integrative Memorial Hospital and its weekend will conclude on approaches to further pro- medical practitioners. From Sunday with a special keynote mote wellness and improved 10am to 4pm, the public is presentation. self-care.” invited to participate in a wide “We’re very excited to bring Planning is already under- variety of health screenings, this full day of opportunities way and the organization is wellness education, workshops to the Mt. Washington Valley looking for sponsors and and interactive programs. community,” said event coor- exhibitors to make the day a “Stress-Busting Workshops,” dinator Kat Alden. “Good big success. Special pricing is presentations on acupuncture, health begins with an under- available for non-profit nutrition, osteopathy and standing of wellness and each exhibitors. More information more will be available individual’s potential for about the event, along with throughout the day. improving his or her own sponsorship, advertising and Designed to treat body and well-being. Evergreen is exhibitor forms are available soul as one, “integrative medi- committed to providing the for download at Evergreen’s cine” combines the best of tra- knowledge, skills and inspira- website, evergreenforwell- ditional health care with the tion that encourage people to ness.org. For more informa- holistic arts and therapies. take responsibility for their tion, call Kat Alden at 651- Evergreen expects more than own health.” 7475 or email evergreenfor- 50 exhibitors at the event as Scott McKinnon, president [email protected].

Page 12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Education “Inside the Writer’s-Reader’s Notebook” Astronomy Bowl 2012 “Inside the Writer’s- Award for Outstanding applications available Reader’s Notebook” is the Middle School Educator in focus of the annual statewide the English Language Arts. New Hampshire’s sixth Aerospacefest, a two day event “Write Now!” conference on Her classroom was featured in annual Astronomy Bowl 2012 starting Friday evening, May 4 the teaching of writing on the series ‘Making Meaning in will take place on Saturday, through Saturday, May 5 at Saturday, March 31, at Literature’ produced by March 31st at the McAuliffe- the McAuliffe-Shepard Kennett High School in Maryland Public Television Shepard Discovery Center. Discovery Center. The win- North Conway. ??Presented for Annenberg/CPB. For Applications for Astronomy ners will also receive special by SAU 9 and the Arts three years she chaired the Bowl participants are due by recognition at the State House Alliance of Northern New first Early Adolescence Friday, March 9th and can be from Governor John Lynch Hampshire, the conference English/Language Arts downloaded at and the members of the features nationally known Committee of the National www.starhop.com. Executive Council. author and outstanding New Board for Professional The Astronomy Bowl is a The McAuliffe-Shepard Hampshire educator Linda Teaching Standards. There is statewide competition for high Discovery Center features Rief, who will explain how the Linda Rief no registration fee for SAU 9 school students to compete by 21st century interactive Writer’s-Reader’s Notebook teachers, employees or par- answering questions about exhibits on aviation, astrono- has been crucial to the work that focus on wonder, curiosi- ents; registration for those constellations, planets, stars, my, Earth and space sciences, she and her students do as ty, and a love of learning. It is outside SAU 9 is $55 before and other objects projected in a state-of-the-art planetarium both writers and readers. in our notebooks, and their March 10, $65 after, with dis- the Discovery Center’s state- and a variety of science, tech- ??The notebook gives stu- use with students, that we cap- counts for Arts Alliance mem- of-the-art planetarium. The nology, engineering and math dents a place to collect and ture the voices, the beliefs, the bers, faculty/staff at Arts top three Astronomy Bowl programs. The engaging, develop their thinking and feelings, the thinking of real Alliance member schools, and winners will receive silver robust educational programs their voices and supports writers and readers.” Specific college and graduate students. commemorative “astronomy” are geared towards families, Rief’s unshakable belief that topics addressed will include Morning coffee and brunch bowls and scholarship prizes teens, seniors, students, com- students’ voices need to be how to introduce Writer’s- are included in the fee. that can be used towards high- munity groups, and lifelong heard as they wonder, ques- Reader’s Notebooks to stu- Heinemann books will be er education. learners. For more information, argue, reason, change dents; how to use them on a available at the conference at The scholarships will be tion, visit www.starhop.com. their minds or affirm their daily basis; how to find and 30% off list price, and there formally presented at thinking. The notebook pro- extend writing ideas; how to will also be door prizes and vides a structure that gives frame feedback that helps raffles.Staff development and consistency in form and func- writers move their writing for- continuing education credits Parents Wanted tion for students as learners ward; how to encourage writ- are available, and graduate and for their teachers. The ing from, and about, reading; credit may be available. ??A for Career Day conference takes place from assessing the Writer’s- conference brochure and reg- 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Reader’s Notebook and final istration form can be down- Kennett Middle School is Career Day as a presenter. Lloynd Auditorium at writing; and extending the loaded at www.aannh.org, planning to host a Career We often hear students brag- Kennett, with registration and uses of a notebook. Rief teach- where online registration is Day on March 16th. We ging about what their par- book sales beginning at 8:15 es 8th grade at Oyster River also available. Contact the hope to have representation ents do for a living, and it a.m. The conference is dedi- Middle School in Durham, Arts Alliance at of the nationally recognized would be great to have a per- cated to the memory and lega- and is an instructor in the [email protected] or call 323- career clusters, from the sonal connection to a partic- cy of Donald Graves. University of New 7302 for information and reg- many professional businesses ular occupation. Heinemann books will be sold Hampshire's Summer istration. Early registration is that are located in the Mt. For information about at a 30% discount throughout Literacy Institute. She is a appreciated.? ?The Write Washington Valley. Students Career Clusters and educa- the day. Rief, recently featured national and international Now! Conference on the will be able to make selec- tional planning, use the fol- in a New York Times article presenter on issues of adoles- Teaching of Writing is tions in order to start think- lowing link: about high-stakes testing, is cent literacy.?She is the author designed to inspire and sup- ing about their future goals http://www.education.nh.g passionate about the need to of numerous books, including port educators, as well as and start planning their edu- ov/career/career/career_clus keep the focus on children and 100 Quickwrites (Scholastic administrators, writers, par- cational choices to meet t.htm learning, not on test scores 2003) and Inside the Writer's- ents, and everyone interested those goals. For more information “At a time when educators are Reader's Notebook (2007), in the teaching of writing We are also inviting par- about the KMS Career Day overwhelmed and stressed published by Heinemann, and across the curriculum. The ents who may be interested contact Bill McKay at 447- with mandates that drain the for five years co-edited with Arts Alliance, a nonprofit in participating with our 6364. joy, the energy, and rigor from Maureen Barbieri Voices from working to promote, support learning and teaching, we the Middle, a journal for mid- and sustain cultural life have to strengthen our resolve dle school teachers published throughout northern New to do what is basic and right by the National Council of Hampshire, is funded in part for children,” she said. “We Teachers of English. In 2000 by an operating grant from need to allow, encourage and she was the recipient of the New Hampshire State teach the reading and writing NCTE’s Edwin A. Hoey Council on the Arts. It’s time to register for the 2012 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Event The program, now in nearly $1,000.00 more WINTER HOURS its 22ndt year, has is awarded to runners- awarded more than up and for sales Mon. & Tues. Closed $28,000.00 in scholar- achievements. Wed. & Thurs. 11AM – 8PM ship money to past and The registration fee Fri. & Sat. 11AM – 9PM current participants. is $240.00 in advertis- Sunday 11AM – 4PM The event is open to ing sales and that fee young ladies in grades 7 includes an event t- through 12 who reside shirt, Program Book, FISH MARKET in those towns which participation trophy, Wed. – Sun. 11AM – Closing send their students to photo collection and GPS Location Kennett High School Official DVD of the and to Fryeburg event. The entry dead- 94 East Side Road, Conway, NH Academy. The Pageant line for registering, 603-447-3838 will be held on Sunday, March 1st, is Take out & Full Bar Available April 29. approaching quickly, so Contestants are contact Lisa DuFault, scored in personal (603) 374-6241, or interview, public speak- email lisadphoto@hot- ing and poise. This is mail.com, with ques- not a beauty pageant! tions or for your regis- Talent is an optional tration packet. competition with a sep- arate panel of judges. Photo by Lisa DuFault Top prize is a $1,000.00 Reigning Miss MWV teen, college scholarship and Jessica Pappalardo The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 13 Valley Education

The School year if half over!! Josiah Bartlett Middle School Principal’s Awards It is hard to believe that we apply online at www.story- Mr. Joseph Voci, Principal of Egan, Hannah Eldridge, Jon Seventh Grade: Nina are already half way through landnh.com. All interview the Josiah Bartlett Middle Emery, Brad Fessenden, Talia Badger, Alyssa Barrows, the school year, and we have appointments must be made School in Bartlett, is pleased to Hutchings, Andrew Iannuzzi, Courtney Barrows, Bret begun planning our student through my office. announce that the following Julianna Iannuzzi, Paige Illsley, DiGeronimo, Esmae transitions to the next grade. March 14, 6:00 PM, 8th students have been awarded Andrew Jolin, Ariana King, Doucette, Katia Drew, Sophie These next few months will Grade Parent/Student the Principal’s Award for the Dana Levine, Ian Lubkin, Dubois, Colby Emery, Ian be very busy as we begin this Orientation at Kennett High second quarter of the Sarah Meyers, Carter Miller, Fessenden, Logan Hagerty, process, and we continue to School. Do not miss this 2011/2012 school year: Nora Miller, Olivia Orsino, Alexis Hernandez, Sophie Hill, prepare and fundraise for our wonderful and informative Eighth Grade: Tristan Jennifer Pappalardo, Kyler Thea Howe-Hayward, Gianna exciting 8thgrade trip to evening! Andreani, Ilida Barber, Janki Phillips, Will Pollard, Maggie Jones, Jamie Kelemen, Logan Philadelphia. Please mark Please remember, we want Bhagat, Kiley Breitenfeld, Rockett, Jackson Ross-Parent, Levitt, Darren Piotrow, the following dates on your to hear from you if you have Michael Brewer, Fritz Carr, Tim Ryan, Jack Sullivan, Kyleigh Smith, Clyne Sullivan, calendars: any questions or concerns Jake Cotter, Alex Dembinski, McKenzie Suprenard, Frank Ethan Swayze, Will Synnott, March 9, 2012 - Storyland regarding your child's report John DeVitto, Isabelle Thompson, Robert Thurston, Finn Van Rossum, Rachel job interviews at KMS. card or if you would like to Doucette, Cian Duffy, Jacob Alison Wanek Yalenezian Students must be 14 years old schedule a team meeting with by June 15. Applications will your child's teachers and/or be available in my office after myself. Local Residents Earn Place On February 6, or students can Dean's List At Berklee College Of Music Berklee College of Music point average of 3.6 or above. offered in Performance, Jazz announces that various stu- The following students earned Composition, Music dents have earned placement placement on the 2011 Fall Production & Engineering, on the Dean's List for the fall Dean's list: Film Scoring, Music semester of the 2011 academic Matt Phenix of Chocorua Business/Management, year. To be eligible for this Giulio Palau of Wolfeboro Composition, Music Synthesis, honor, a full-time student must The Berklee curriculum Contemporary Writing & achieve a grade point average focuses on practical career Production, Music Education, of 3.4 or above; a part-time stu- preparation for today's music Songwriting, Music Therapy, dent must achieve a grade industry. Four-year degrees are and Professional Music. Bryant University Students Named to Dean's List The fall semester Dean's and character of its students in graduate students. Bryant is List at Bryant University order to help them achieve accredited by NEASC - New includes the following area res- success. A unique integration England Association of idents: of business and liberal arts Schools and Colleges, and the Aric Ames, a Freshman defines the Bryant educational College of Business is accredit- Business Administration major experience and provides skills ed by AACSB International - from Conway in technology, critical thinking, The Association to Advance Elise Daniell, a Sophomore and communication that are Collegiate Schools of Business. Actuarial Mathematics major needed to compete in today's The University's business out- from East Wakefield global environment. Located reach centers offer a wealth of Since its founding nearly 150 in Rhode Island, the University resources to professionals and years ago, Bryant University has more than 3,650 full- and businesses in this region. has developed the knowledge part-time undergraduate and Area Students Named to Champlain College Dean's List BURLINGTON, VT The enrichment and cultural Champlain offers tradition- following area residents have immersion. al undergraduate and online been named to the Fall 2011 The honored students are: undergraduate courses, along Dean's List at Champlain Travis Hatch of Albany,NH with online certificate and College, a private baccalaure- is majoring in Applied degree programs and eight ate institution, located in Psychology. master's degree programs. Burlington, Vt.. It is a national Hannah Andersen of Champlain offers study abroad leader in educating students Madison,NH is majoring in programs at its campuses in through its unique program Social Work. Montreal, Quebec and Dublin, that prepares students for life Scott Barber of Hales Ireland. To learn more, visit beyond college with a mix of Location,NH is majoring in www.champlain.edu. professional training, academic Digital Filmmaking. Area Students Named to Champlain College Dean's List BURLINGTON, VT The enrichment and cultural Champlain offers tradition- following area residents have immersion. al undergraduate and online been named to the Fall 2011 The honored students are: undergraduate courses, along Dean's List at Champlain Travis Hatch of Albany,NH with online certificate and College, a private baccalaure- is majoring in Applied degree programs and eight ate institution, located in Psychology. master's degree programs. Burlington, Vt.. It is a national Hannah Andersen of Champlain offers study abroad leader in educating students Madison,NH is majoring in programs at its campuses in through its unique program Social Work. Montreal, Quebec and Dublin, that prepares students for life Scott Barber of Hales Ireland. To learn more, visit beyond college with a mix of Location,NH is majoring in www.champlain.edu. professional training, academic Digital Filmmaking. Hannah Wright Named to Dean's List at Ithaca College Hannah Wright, daughter of College prepares students for College is home to 6,100 Scott and Sarah Wright of personal and professional suc- undergraduate and 400 gradu- Tamworth, a freshman Clinical cess through hands-on experi- ate students and offers over Health Studies major, was ence with internships, research 100 degree programs in its named to the Dean's List at and study abroad. Its integra- schools of Business, Ithaca College's School of tive curriculum builds bridges Communications, Humanities Health Sciences and Human across disciplines and uniquely and Sciences, Health Science Performance for the fall 2011 blends liberal arts and profes- and Human Performance, and semester. sional study. Located in New Music. From day one, Ithaca York's Finger Lakes region, the

Page 14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Education Educators: schedule a free spring 2012 classroom wildlife program; Deadline - February 29 Teachers who want to intro- for grades 3-6: Habits and gram coordinator Mary duce their students in grades 3- Habitats; Endangered Species; Goodyear, a Fish and Game 6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife Pond Ecology; and Wetlands. wildlife educator. "Our enthusi- resources -- or reinforce There is no charge for the pro- astic WOW volunteer docents wildlife-related lessons they grams. are eager to share their knowl- have learned -- have until Any teacher who has not edge of the outdoors and help February 29 to request spring already scheduled a WOW build conservation awareness in 2012 Wonders of Wildlife presentation this school year our youth." New 4-H Club Focuses on (WOW) presentations by may schedule a session for their Last school year, 30 volunteer trained New Hampshire Fish students. To download a print- Fish and Game WOW docents and Game Department volun- and-mail application, visit presented more than 95 pro- Small Farm Animals teer docents. http://www.wildnh.com/Educat grams to students statewide. The Carroll County H clubs in Carroll County. Wonders of Wildlife is a ion/Wonders_of_Wildlife.html The New Hampshire Fish Rabbiteers 4-H Club is broad- The clubs meet regularly and series of active educational pro- and click on “Program and Game Department is the ening their focus to include work together on projects that grams presented in the class- Request Form.” guardian of the state’s fish, much more than rabbits. They cover a wide scope of topics room. Fish and Game WOW "This program can be a great wildlife and marine resources are also hoping to welcome from sewing, crafts, dog train- docents travel to New resource to support your class- and their habitats. Visit new members to their club. ing, leadership, horses, com- Hampshire schools to present room teaching about wildlife http://www.wildnh.com. The club originated as a rabbit munity service, science and one of four interactive programs and the environment," said pro- club, helping members learn technology, working steer and more about caring for their farm animals. Growth Among North Country Residents Seeking Degrees Online rabbits, and participating in The University of New county and statewide 4-H Hampshire Cooperative Conway, NH – With afford- a specific regional hub, a col- Hampshire (USNH), which events. The interest of the 4- Extension is a public institu- able tuition rates, the flexibility lege degree is an enormous makes GSC the most afford- H members has grown and the tion with a longstanding com- of online learning, and the stu- challenge for the people of the able in the State. We present club will now be helping mitment to equal opportunity dent support offered by three North Country to attain. the high quality delivered by all members with 4-H animal for all. It is the policy of local campuses, Granite State The growth of online learn- of the fellow USNH institu- projects that will include small UNHCE to abide by all College (GSC) is emerging as ing in higher education and tions, and also the flexibility farm animals and livestock. United States and New the choice institution to pursue Granite State College’s firm that this region needs, making Any youth between the ages of Hampshire state laws and higher education for those grasp on this niche has empow- us an ideal match for those in 8 and 18 with an interest in University System of New residing in the North Country ered GSC with the tools neces- northern NH,” says Elaine goats, poultry, pigs, horses, Hampshire and University of of New Hampshire. sary to serve northern NH’s Millen, Dean of Campus gardening and other small New Hampshire policies Being a more rural environ- higher education needs. GSC’s Development and New livestock are welcome to join applicable to discrimination ment, students in this region presence with campuses in Initiatives at Granite State the club. and harassment. It does not face unique obstacles that Conway and Littleton offers College. The next Rabbiteers meet- discriminate on the basis of many traditional colleges are the additional advantage of the For more information about ing is scheduled for February race, color, religion, sex, not equipped to address. With resources and support of the Granite State College and its 25th at 10am at the Remick national origin, age, veteran’s income levels lower than the college at a local level. flexible degree options, please Museum, which is located at status, gender identity or State average and a population “We are the online college of visit www.granite.edu. 58 Cleveland Hill Rd. in expression, sexual orientation, that is not concentrated around the University System of New Tamworth, NH. You can con- marital status, or disability in tact Claes Thelemarck at the admission or access to, or 4-H offices in Conway at 447- treatment or employment in, 3834 if you have any questions its programs, services, or about joining a 4-H club. activities. There are currently fifteen 4- Leading Gifted Summer Program Offering Free College Prep Webinar The Summer Institute for CEO of SIG. "This webinar is the Gifted (SIG), one of the a great opportunity to discuss nation's leading gifted sum- the benefits of college prepa- mer programs, is pleased to ration and its' impact on gifted announce a free webinar on students both now and in the college preparation to be held future." on Tuesday, February 28 at SIG's mission is to provide 12:30pm and 5pm (EST). the highest quality education- The webinar, entitled al and social opportunities for "College Prep for the Gifted academically gifted and talent- Student," will feature topics of ed students through programs discussion that include college designed to meet their abili- admissions, gifted students ties and needs. SIG is a pro- and gifted programming in gram of the National Society college, SIG's college prepa- for Gifted and Talented ration options and a question (NSGT), a not-for-profit and answer session. To secure 501(c)(3) organization. a spot and register for the SIG offers their prestigious webinar, visit www.gifted- three-week residential pro- study.org/webinar. gram for gifted children ages Scheduled to speak are Dr. 10-17, at ten of American’s Matthew Greene, Educational finest college campuses: Director for Howard Greene Amherst College, Bryn Mawr and Associates and Dr. Angela College, Dartmouth College, Lycan, Academic Director for Emory University, Princeton the Summer Institute for the University, UC-Berkeley, Gifted." UCLA, UT Austin, Vassar We pride ourselves not only College and Yale University. on our gifted programs hosted For more information about each year on college campus- the webinar, contact webinar es, but also on our ability to speaker and SIG Academic offer valuable resources to Director, Angela Lycan at aly- gifted students, parents and [email protected]. To learn educators," states Barbara more about SIG, visit Swicord, Ed.D., President and www.giftedstudy.org. The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 15 Valley Education Mountain Garden Club awards prizes to K-Kids at the John Fuller School On Wednesday, January 25, been submitted to the New 2012, young conservationists at Hampshire Federation of the John Fuller Elementary Garden Clubs for the state com- School (JFES) in the K-Kids petition. All of the posters will program were honored for their be on display at the Saco Ranger posters illustrating ways to pre- Station, which is located just off vent wildfires and respect the Route 16 at the beginning of the environment. This after-school Kancamagus Highway. program is sponsored by the A $100 U.S. Savings Bonds, Kiwanis Club of Mount sponsored by the National Washington Valley under the Garden Clubs, Inc. will be direction of JFES teachers, awarded to each of the First Janice Andrews and Alison Place national winners in all five Memoli, and Key Club assis- grades. The National Grand tants. It is a leadership program Prize Winner of the Smokey that encourages primary stu- Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster dents to work together on serv- Contest will be honored with a ice projects, develop leadership Recognition Ceremony in potential and create strong char- Washington, DC. Round-trip acter. airfare and accommodations for The 2012 Smokey Bear and four will be provided. Woodsy Owl Poster contest is a The Mountain Garden Club joint effort with the National is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organ- Garden Clubs, Inc. and the U.S. ization, dedicated to promoting Department of Agriculture horticultural education, civic Forest Service. It was sponsored Photo by Greg Garrick beautification, and conservation locally by the Mountain Garden John Fuller students proudly display their artwork at the MGC event on January 25, 2012 through volunteerism and Club of the Mount Washington friendship in the Mount Valley and the Saco Ranger prior to the awards presentation. ideas the participants shared Mention were also awarded to Washington Valley. District of the U.S. Forest She shared information about with the Ranger about conser- Skylar Terry (Grade 4), Basil Membership is open to all resi- Service. This Poster Contest the National Forest’s recreation- vation and wildfire prevention. Goodwin (Grade 5) and Seda dents in the Mount Washington gave students the opportunity to al and natural resources, dis- Following the discussion, Korroch (Grade 6), who were Valley. demonstrate, through original cussed wildfire safety and envi- Mountain Garden Club repre- not able to attend the presenta- For more information regard- drawings of Smokey Bear or ronmental conservation, and sentatives presented Honorable tion. ing the Mountain Garden Woodsy Owl, their understand- conducted a lively question and Mention certificates to Ian Third Place was awarded to Club’s programs, civic beautifi- ing of wildfire prevention and answer session. Although nei- Martin (Grade 3), Mackenzie Bella Goodwin (Grade 3), cation projects, fundraising for basic environmental conserva- ther Smokey Bear nor Woodsy Ewing, Cassidy Leary, Isaiah Second Place to Tegan Jones local charities, or the Alice T. tion principles. Forest Ranger Owl were able to accompany Lenotte, Annie Loehr, Quincie (Grade 4), and the coveted First Madden Memorial Scholarship, Alicia Pasquerillo, a specialist in Ranger Pasquerillo to the JFES Quint, Owen Robinson, and Place to Marleigh-Ana Ewing please visit the website at conservation education at the event, they would have been Julie Russo (all Grade 4) and (Grade 3). www.mountaingardenclub.org Saco Ranger Station, visited very proud to see the creative Christopher Sargent (Grade 5). The winning first, second, or email us at info@mountain- with the poster participants posters and hear the thoughtful Certificates of Honorable and third place posters have gardenclub.org.

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

Night Hawk Dave Erler, senior naturalist of the Squam Hope On The Slopes This young ski racer speeds down Lakes Natural Science Center, holds a red tailed hawk, dur- the course at Cranmore Mountain Resort, in North ing an evening program, Falcons Of New Hampshire, held at Conway, NH, during "Hope On The Slopes, A Race To Beat the Tin Mountain Conservation Center, in Albany, NH, on Cancer" event, which was held on February 12th, 2012, February 10th, 2012. to raise money in support of The American Cancer Society.

Friday Night Lights Paul Zwetsloot, of Wells, Maine, and Lauren Kolifrath, of Barrington, NH, enjoyed the groomed trails in North Conway's, Whitaker Woods, during the MWV Nordic Club's Friday Night Under the Lights, on February 10th, 2012.

Ian On Ice Ian Meserve, local golf professional, bartender, football, and ski coach, who is undergoing treatment for Love Lift This sign told the story, during the annual melanoma, played in the fund raising benefit, "Ian's Endless Chairlift Speed Dating event, which was held at Black Hockey Game", a 16 hour event, organized to help defray Mountain Ski Area, in Jackson, NH, on February 11th, medical expenses, on February 11th & 12th, 2012, at Ham 2012. During a 2 hour time period, participants enjoyed Arena, in Conway, NH. Over 200 male & female hockey play- a 5 minute conversation with other single chairlift riders, ers of all ages took part in this special event. followed by a social at the resort's Lostbo Pub.

Thumbs Up Snowboarder, Shamus, of Milan, NH, and skier, Amanda, of Quincy, MA, ride the "lift of love", during the annual Chairlift Speed Dating event, which was held at Black Mountain Ski Area, in Jackson, NH, on February 11th, 2012. During the two hour time period, participants enjoyed a 5 minute conversation with other single chairlift riders, followed by a social at the resort's Lostbo Pub. .

Supportive Skaters Ian Meserve (center), of North Conway, NH, is flanked by (left to right) Calvin Hunsicker, Robert, Roger, and Jon Cyr, just four of over 200 hockey players who participated in Ian's Endless Hockey Game, a 16 hour fund raising event, held on February 11th & 12th, 2012, at Ham Arena, in Conway, NH, to help Ian, who was recently diagnosed with melanoma, deal with expensive medical treatments.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 17 Valley Round-Ups Winter tracks family snowshoe Who’s been here? Was it a deer, moose, fox, bobcat, or even a fisher? Learn the four basic track patterns and enjoy the morning outside with your family during Tin Mountain’s Winter Tracks Family Snowshoe program on Saturday, February 18, 10am-noon, at the Rockwell Sanctuary in Albany. Families of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. After a short indoor session introducing the four Courtesy of Swensons and The North Conway Library basic walking patterns, par- Photo by Andrew Thompson Biking the Italian-Swiss lake district of Lombardy, Italy ticipants will don snowshoes Prints in the snow reveal wildlife activity and the area, and the and head out on the trails of Rockwell Sanctuary have may great trails and tracks to explore. Tin Mountain’s Rockwell Adventures on a Bicycle in Italy Sanctuary to explore what snowshoes or borrow ours. in part by the animals have been enjoying Regardless of the tracks we Gibson/Woodbury The North Conway Public experience. Come see and the property. Fox, fisher, and see, it is sure to be a good Charitable Foundation and Library invites you to the sec- hear about biking in Italy and bobcat are only some of the time. Winter Tracks is a the Goldberg Charitable ond event of the 2012 why the Swenson's are possibilities! How can you great way to kick off Foundation. Donations of $5 Speaker's Series. Steve and already talking about return- tell a hopper from a leaper February Vacation with a lit- per family are suggested. For Sally Swenson will share ing there next summer. and a waddler from a perfect tle family fun. more information call 447- slides and stories from their This event takes place on walker? You’ll have to join us Tin Mountain’s Family 6991 or visit our website summer 2011 bicycle-camp- Thursday, February 16th at to find out. Bring your own Program Series is sponsored www.tinmountain.org. ing trip in the Italian-Swiss the Mount Washington lake district of Lombardy, Weather Observatory on Italy. The Swensons spent Main Street in North close to a month exploring Conway at 7:00 pm. There is Help raise scholarship the area north of Milan, espe- no charge, although dona- cially the shores of Lakes tions are greatly appreciated Maggiore and Lugano. and refreshments will be money for valley students In addition to slides and served. For more informa- Flatbread Company and Conway. Enjoy delicious Scholars to help local stu- anecdotes, members of Sally's tion, contact the North Dollars for Scholars invite pizza and help raise scholar- dents with college expenses. string quartet, The Mountain Conway Library at 603-356- you to a fundraising event to ship money for valley stu- A “Winter Fun” basket will Aire Strings, will provide 2961 or check be held at the Flatbread dents! From 4 to 9 PM a por- be raffled off that evening as some Italian music to make www.NorthConwayLibrary.c Company located at the tion of each sale of pizza will well. For more information, this program a truly unique om . Eastern Slope Inn in North be donated to Dollars for please call 356-2722.

Page 18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Round-Ups White Birch Books to Host Shrove Tuesday suppers Geologist Brian Fowler The day that the French Tuesday/Mardi Gras, St. and under. call Mardi Gras (translated to Andrew's-in-the-Valley And by partaking in this Fat Tuesday) is also known as Episcopal Church, welcomes meal you will also be helping Thursday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m. Shrove Tuesday, the day everyone to its Shrove to support some great causes; before Ash Wednesday and Tuesday Pancake Supper on 50% of all funds raised North Conway, NH – interprets the geological the beginning of the Lent. It Tuesday, February 21. through the Shrove Tuesday White Birch Books is pleased deposits and features that is a day of feasting before Reservations and tickets are Pancake Supper go to organ- to host a presentation by geol- overly the bedrock beneath fasting, to live it up before the not needed - come and join izations that provide help to ogist Brian Fowler on the Presidential Range. penitential solemnity of the the feasting and merrymak- others in the local communi- Thursday, February 16, start- Although not a trail map, it Lenten season. It may seem ing at the church's parish hall ty and around the world, ing at 6:30 p.m. Fowler can certainly be used while to be an odd selection when at 678 Whittier Road, including these three: Agape recently published a one-of-a- hiking to differentiate the we're thinking of indulgent Tamworth, starting at 6 p.m. Ministries, Bearcamp Valley kind map, “The Surficial places that modern geologic meals, but Shrove Tuesday On the menu are pancakes School and Children's Geology of Mt. Washington theories are made of. suppers are an age-old tradi- with real maple syrup, Center, and Child Advocacy and the Presidential Range.” Fowler is a consulting geol- tion, going back to 1400s sausage and bacon, apple- Center of Carroll County. Fowler has a slide presenta- ogist with many years of hik- England, when pancakes sauce, and beverages, all The following day, St. tion that presents, in layman’s ing and working in the White were made to use up eggs and served in a relaxed, family Andrew's will hold Ash terms, his work as a field geol- Mountains, including many butter, which would have style. The meal will be pre- Wednesday service at noon ogist and the mapping of the years as a Trustee and been forbidden foods in the pared by the St. Andrew's and 7 PM. For more infor- surface geology of the President of the Mountain Lenten diet of that time. In vestry. And save room for the mation about the pancake Presidential Range. The pres- Washington Observatory. England and Canada, Shrove decadent chocolate desserts, supper or church services on entation is free and open to White Birch Books, cele- Tuesday is still fondly called created by members of the Ash Wednesday or Lent, call the public. brating 20 years this year, is Pancake Day by many. parish. The modest cost for St. Andrew's offices at 323- Surficial geology is the sci- located in North Conway In keeping with the tasty all this is $5 for each adult or 8515 entific study of deposits occur- Village just south of the park, meals and jovial spirit of Fat teen and $2 for children 12 ring on or near the surface, across from TD Banknorth. including soils. Fowler’s new For more information about map is a compilation of 45 the event, or to reserve a copy years of field work done inde- of “The Surficial Geology of Learn About Chinook Dogs at the Library pendently over the years as Mountain Washington and On Thursday, February 23 original Great Chinook, the and are wonderful around well as in cooperation with the the Presidential Range,” call at 7 pm the Friends of first of his breed, these dogs children. Cottrell will be U.S. and N.H. Geological White Birch Books at 356- Madison Library will host the were originally developed as accompanied at this event by Surveys. The map depicts and 3200. presentation “Harnessing sled dogs and are one of only Tug, a Chinook dog. History: On the Trail of New a few breeds created in Hampshire’s State Dog, the America. They were estab- All are welcome to attend Tin Mountain Chinook” by local historian lished in New Hampshire and refreshments will follow and dog lover Bob Cottrell. during the early 20th century the presentation. For more Nature Program Ski Tour This event will be held in the and their blood line can be information or for directions, Chick Room at the Madison traced to a single individual. call the Madison Library at Library is free and open to There are only about 800 367-8545. In the event of bad Brownfield Bog the public. Chinooks living today. weather, the talk will be Sat Feb 18 • 10 AM through 2 PM Called Chinooks after the Chinooks make great pets rescheduled to March 1. The extensive marsh net- reminded to dress warm and work of the Brownfield Bog is bring their own skis and a one of the most diverse lunch. No dogs please. The wildlife spots in Western Tin Mountain Nature Maine. Take advantage of the Program Series is sponsored frozen winter landscape to by L.L. Bean and the Evenor access the bog in a way not Armington Fund. Programs possible in summer by joining are open to the public. naturalists from Tin Members are free, and non- Mountain Conservation members are asked to donate Center as they explore the $3/person or $5/family. For Brownfield Bog on cross- reservations or more informa- country skis this Saturday, tion, call 447-6991. You can February 18, from 10 am find information on other through 2 PM. Participants upcoming Tin Mountain pro- will be on the lookout for grams by visitng the web at signs of otter, moose, coyotes, www.tinmountain.org, friend- and other wildlife as tracks ing us on facebook, or visiting abound! Attendees will meet us at the Tin Mountain Tin Mountain staff at 10 a.m. Nature Learning Center in at the G&S parking lot in Albany, NH. Brownfield, Maine, and are Madison Church Supper Supper Date: Saturday ham, salads, rolls, brown February 18th at 5:30PM bread, and an assortment of Adults $8.00 adults children pies for dessert. under 12 $3.00. The supper For more information call offers homemade baked beans, 367-4705 Give the gift of life this winter and explore with Eastern Mountain Sports™ This February the American February 21st at the K.A. Red Cross and Eastern Brett Elementary School in Mountain Sports are partner- Tamworth between the hours ing to help ensure that blood of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., is available for all patients in sponsored by Lifestar EMS & need. Ossipee Valley EMS. As a thank you, all present- For more information or to ing donors in the Tamworth schedule an appointment to area will receive a $10.00 donate blood, please call EMS Gear Bucks Card, 1-800-RED CROSS (1- redeemable at participating 800-733-2767) or visit our EMS locations and online. website at redcrossblood.org Please donate on Tuesday, The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 19 Valley Round-Ups It's Time for the Cupcake Battle! Family Fun Fish Day Twenty bakers are working flavors to be a surprise, we can Fryeburg Fish & Game by the Maine department of hard to perfect their cupcake now release their names! Assoc. is holding and spon- Inland Fisheries & Wildlife recipes for the 2nd Annual Jessica Pomerleau, Jenny soring a "Family Fun Fish (www.maine.gov/ifw). Cupcake Battle fund-raiser for Ouellet, Marie Estey, Thea Day". Saturday Feb 18th on Furthermore, this event is Mount Washington Valley Howe-Hayward, Cherie and the ice of Lovewell Pond in free including breakfast Promotions. Last year's win- Alexandra Iannuzzi, Beth Fryeburg ME off the landing sandwiches and lunch pro- ner, Kathy Howe, is ready to Carta-Dolan, Melissa Robirds, on Fish and Game Road, vided by Fryeburg Fish & defend her title on Saturday, Kathy Howe, Steffani Adaska, 9am - 3pm. Game. February 18. The doors of Tammy Armstrong, Tammy Quick note about this Attached is our flyer for M&D Productions will be Bronejko and Robin Crawford, event; no fishing license is the event, for more informa- open to the public from 1:00 Julie Russo and Gina and Nick required as it falls on a Free tion please contact Club pm to 3:30 pm. Each $10 tick- Howe, Jennifer Sias, Theresa Fishing weekend held a cou- President Jim Holt at (207) ets is also a ballot. After sam- Peavey and Kim Retus, Suzette ple of times a year sanctioned 935-2625. pling a mini cupcake from each Indelicato, Dan Fitzpatrick, participant, guests will deposit Cailyn Ludwig, Debra Stewart, Sled dog races are on! their ticket into a box sporting Theresa Strubel, and Genn the name of their favorite Anzaldi. Come out and cheer The Greater Bridgton will compete for points in baker. Following the tallying, a for your favorite! Lakes Region Chamber of races sanctioned by the $150 cash prize will be awarded Tickets to this tasty event are Photo by Lisa DuFault Commerce is pleased to International Sled Dog by 2011 Miss Mount limited and may be purchased The war paint is on!! Defending announce that the Sled Dog Racing Association. Good Washington Valley Teen, from the bakers or by contact- champion, Kathy Howe, is ready to Races scheduled for Feb. viewing opportunities are take on 19 other bakers in the 18th and 19th at Five Field available for spectators. For Jessica Pappalardo and 2012 ing Mount Washington Valley 2012 Cupcake Battle, scheduled Mount Washington Valley Ms., Pro-motions Executive Farm in So. Bridgton are set more information go to for Saturday, February 18th at to go as planned. Up to 50 www.MaineLakesMushersB Christina Howe. Director, Lisa DuFault, 374- M&D Productions' YourTheatre in While the bakers want their 6241. North Conway. sled dog teams from the owl.com, or call the Down East Sled Dog Club Chamber at 207-647-3472. Adult Nature Course: Eastern Alpine Wildlife 25th Return of the Thursday, February 23, 6-9pm Pumpkin People To persist in alpine areas, On October 1, 2012 the plants and animals must adapt Jackson Area of New to lower temperatures, greater Hampshire will be busy with wind speed, and increased the Return of the Pumpkin precipitation. Dr. Mike Jones, People. These quirky Beyond Ktaadn, will present unique and often down right an in depth program on hilarious Pumpkin People wildlife of the eastern alpine show up year after year stick- zones focusing on the chal- ing around until October lenges they face and the adap- 21st. And… for the first tations they have evolved to time in 25 years the Jackson TODAY! All participants cope with these stressors. Area of New Hampshire is will be listed on: In eastern North America, extending an invitation to • www.JacksonNH.com arctic-alpine ecosystems reach Conway and North Conway event page their southernmost extent in businesses as well as residen- • All materials listing site New England and New York tial properties to join in and hosts Photo by Mike Jones host a magical Pumpkin (where they are rare). North Come learn the challenges wildlife of the eastern alpine zone face and • In all advertising listing People display. of this region, alpine habitats their adaptations to deal with these stressors in the Tin Mountain Adult site hosts The goal is to double the are widespread in Québec and Nature Workshop Alpine Wildlife on Thursday, Feb 23 from 6-9 PM. • And eligible for awards amount of displays to more Labrador, and particularly Tuition is $15 for members and $20 for non-members For more informa- than 100. Making our 25th diverse and extensive in tion or reservations, please call 447-6991. Marten photo by presentor Dr Return of the Pumpkin Anniversary Celebration Newfoundland. These 'east- Mike Jones, Beyond Ktaadn People participating busi- ern' alpine areas are famously something spectacular and nesses and residents will home to dozens (and in some to cover a wide range of the and mammals in the alpine not easily forgotten. Take it begin being listed on cases, more than one hundred) species known to seek out (or areas of New England and from a local participating www.JacksonNH.com start- of specialized arctic and alpine survive in spite of) severe eastern Canada. business owner: “Dozens of ing February 22nd, 2012. plant species. Less attention alpine conditions. The Alpine Wildlife pro- new visitors come in our has been given the wide range Dr. Mike Jones is a research gram on Thursday, February store daily looking for maps This leaf peeper favorite of mammals, birds, reptiles, biologist with the 23, 6-9pm, is the latest in Tin and posing with our pump- event is guaranteed to sur- amphibians, and invertebrates Massachusetts Cooperative Mountain’s Adult Nature kin people and they spend prise and entertain even the that make the windswept east- Fish and Wildlife Research Course series on Alpine money!!! - says Genn from J- toughest of critics. Only in ern alpine tundra home. This Unit and the lead author and Ecology. You do not need to Town Deli in Jackson, New the Jackson Area and three-hour presentation will editor of the Eastern Alpine have attended previous ses- Hampshire! You and your Conway Areas of New cover common and unusual Guide. He is the president of sions to participate. For more business will attract hun- Hampshire you will see live species, as well as specialists Beyond Ktaadn, an alpine information or reservations, dreds of new customers… Pumpkin Faced People and generalists. The program research and conservation please call 447-6991. There is folks who come just for this doing things you never also will summarize original group and has conducted a course fee of $15/member event. thought possible; cooking, research and published studies studies of amphibians, plants, and $20/non-member. 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Page 20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Round-Ups Bethel ME Area Chamber invites all to the 2012 Bethel Winter Fest Bethel ME Area Chamber people talking! After having Jams of the previous two invites all to the 2012 Bethel several conifers cut on his years. On Saturday, Winter Fest, presented by land, and asking Rick Savage Greenstock Snowsports is Norway Savings Bank and to transport them to the lot, hosting FREE Snow groomer announces the “centerpiece” Jim and Bob Westfall built a rides on the front Bethel project, presented by Sunday “cradle” to hold them until Station lot from 10 am – 4 pm. River Resort Bancroft Contracting arrives True North Adventureware How fortunate we are, in to place them in a vertical and Tubbs are hosting a snow- the Bethel area, to have such position. Another WinterFest shoe scavenger hunt on festi- creative people living here – enthusiast, Jim Bennett, will val plaza. Acadian Seaplanes and the Chamber is lucky to help Sysko secure them with are offering scenic airplane have engineer Jim Sysko of cables and blocks until the rides out of the Bethel Airport Newry - dreaming up some- Sunday River snowmaking from 10am-2pm. Children of thing new & different for the equipment produces the vol- all ages, with a parent or annual Bethel WinterFest! ume of snow to create the 35’ guardian, are welcomed to This year’s theme is “Fire and – 40’ high x 150’wide snow come sled (plastic sleds only) Ice.” hill. The purpose of the wood on the snow hill both Friday Last fall, Jim came to the is to fuel a grand bonfire on and Saturday. Additionally, chamber with the idea of the last evening of the several Nordic and alpine building a “snow volcano” on with the goal of creating a dren, and having something WinterFest, on Saturday, events are planned throughout the WinterFest Plaza lot – sledding hill for the area chil- just different enough to get February 25th. the area, in addition to This year’s WinterFest is dogsledding and horse-drawn mostly designed to showcase sleigh rides. A full schedule of Friends of the Jackson Public Library presentation all the fantastic winter events events can be found at that are already occurring in www.bethelwinterfest.com Please join the Friends of the occasionally but did not realize Steve Smith, co-editor of the our area – plus a couple of spe- The event is being made pos- Library as they host local author what a treasure they were. Appalachian Mountain Club cific ones happening on the sible through the support of Ben English, Jr. and his sister During the winter of 2004-2005 White Mountain Guide and 23rd, 24th and 25th. 22 Broad Presenting Sponsors Norway Jane English as they speak about they typed the text into the com- proprietor of The Mountain St. is hosting the WinterFest Savings Bank and Sunday their two books, Our Mountain puter and scanned the photo- Wanderer Map & Book Store in kick-off party featuring River Resort, in addition to Trips, part I and part II. This will graphs to create these two books. Lincoln, New Hampshire. Twenty2 Vodka! Join the party labor donated by volunteers, take place at the Jackson Public What other authors have said This book offers a unique from 4-7pm which will feature Bancroft Contracting, Savage Library on Monday, February about their books: window on hiking and camping drink specials and delicious Contracting, ProQuip 27th, 2012 at 4:00pm. This pres- Our Mountain Trips is unlike in the White Mountains a centu- refreshments. Mt. Abram Ski Equipment Rentals and oth- entation is free and open to the any other book published about ry ago. Never-before-published Resort is hosting the ers! The Bethel Water District public. the White Mountains. Though photographs add to the charm of WinterFest Rail Jam on is also helping by providing a Among the family things written a century ago, when hik- this lively chronicle. Each trip Friday evening – which is discount on the water handed down to Jackson resi- ing and camping were enjoyed in will make you feel part of the replacing the Main St. Rail required for the snowmaking. dent Ben English, Jr. and his sis- a more leisurely fashion, these adventure as you visit logging ter Jane English, were several narratives have a vigorous and camps, farm houses, and moun- journals filled with handwritten refreshing quality to them. The tain tops. - David Govatski accounts of trips to New reader senses that the authors (Retired), Silviculturist and Fire Chilly Chili Cookoff Stroll Hampshire's White Mountains would be delightful trail com- Management Officer, White made about 100 years ago by panions. The fascinating text is Mountain National Forest Village of North Conway their grandparents, Walter H. accompanied by hundreds of Both books can be found in James and Ida Rachel Butterfield crisp black-and-white photos of the Jackson Public Library and Saturday, March 3, 2012 James, and their great aunt, Lucy familiar peaks and forgotten more information about the two Ardena Butterfield. They were places. This beautifully-ren- books can be found at Stroll the Village of North Chili Society's (ICS) District liberally illustrated with black dered book will be a treasured http://www.eheart.com/BOOK Conway and have a great day Sanctioned Cookoff. Winner and white photographs. Both addition to the library of anyone S/OMT/index.html sampling mouth-watering of this competition will quali- Ben and Jane had looked at them who loves this storied region. - recipes of homemade chili fy to compete in the Last ranging from mild and Chance Cookoff at the ICS delightful to wild and adven- World's Champion Chili Sled dog team to attempt history making turous. Salsa and cornbreads Cookoff that will be held in are part of the deal too! The Charleston, WV on October ascent of Mt. Washington Auto Road cookoff will feature Peoples' 5-7, 2012. Winners will be Choice Chili (meat and vege- announced at the Tequila & PINKHAM NOTCH, NH- The couple took their pas- years. This is not an endeavor tarian), corn bread extrava- Margarita Tastings at An intrepid team of sled dogs sion for rescue and the rich his- to be taken lightly and those ganza, two crazy hat contests, Rafferty's at 5:00 pm. and mushers from the Muddy tory of dogsledding in NH and involved will certainly earn local celebrity judges, live For more info visit our web- Paw Sled Dog Kennel of formed a board of local mushers their place in the history music, beer & wine sampling, site at www.mtwashingtonval- Jefferson, NH will attempt to to create the nonprofit NH books!" noted Howie Wemyss, cold drinks and more! It will ley.org or 603-356-5701. tackle the Northeast's highest Sled Dog Rescue, History & General Manager of the Mt. also feature an International peak on either March 7, 8 or 9, Education Center. This new Washington Auto Road and depending on weather condi- nonprofit will focus on rescuing Great Glen Trails. tions. This will be only the northern breed dogs in need, Taking into consideration 3rd Annual Gently fourth ever attempt of such a preserving NH sled dog arti- the changeable conditions on feat and the first time ever in facts, and educating the public Mt. Washington, safety of all Used Prom Dress Sale winter. The Muddy Paw mush- on the history of dogsledding & two and four legged partici- The 3rd Annual Gently Used Scholarship Program, which ers and dogs will be following in the care of northern breeds. pants is of paramount concern. Prom Dress Sale, to benefit the takes place this year on April 29. the historic "pawprints" of In addition to the one team Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel's Miss Mount Washington Valley The program is designed to Arthur Walden and his famed making a summit attempt, a veterinarian, Dr. John Teen Scholarship Program, will help young ladies learn inter- Chinook team, who were first truly unprecedented opportuni- Anderson, DVM of Lancaster, take place on Saturday, March view, public speaking and poise to summit in 1926, followed by ty will be offered on two addi- NH will be supporting the dog 17 at the former Orvis Store at while participating ion the excit- the first and only woman, tional sleds--two guest seats will teams on the day of the event Settler's Green in North ed generated by a pageant. It is Florence Clark, in April 1932 be auctioned to the highest bid- and staff members of the Mt. Conway. Full length gowns are open to girls in grades 7 through and then Carl Brown in April der for this once in a lifetime Washington Auto Road, Mount sold for $15.00 and shorter for- 12 who live in those towns 1992. opportunity to ascend halfway Washington Observatory and mal dresses for only $10.00. whose students attend Kennett This event has been under- up Mt. Washington and experi- the Mt. Washington State Park The timing of this sale makes it High School and Fryeburg taken in an effort to not just ence the world above treeline will be on standby for any emer- an ideal opportunity for young Academy. In the past 23 years make history, but raise aware- on a dog sled. Local school chil- gency circumstances. ladies to save money on their more than $30,000.00 in schol- ness and funds to help support dren will also be involved, as For more information, check prom dresses and for not quite arship money has been awarded. the more than 130 sled dogs they write letters to the out www.dogslednh.com or so young ladies to find the per- Information on the pageant is that the Muddy Paws kennel Observatory staff members on email Muddy Paw Sled Dog fect dress for the Red Parka available at http://missmwv- have rescued and care for. the summit (which will be deliv- Kennel at [email protected] Pub's Senior Prom. The donat- teen.webs.com, or by phoning Muddy Paw owners Karen ered by the sled dog team) and . Individuals or companies wish- ed dresses cover all sizes, styles Lisa DuFault at 374-6241. Tolin and Neil Beaulieu have follow the track of the mushers ing to sponsor the teams or be and colors. To learn more about the been taking in rescue and sec- to the summit. involved in the auction for the The money raised goes Gently Used Prom Dress Sale, ond chance huskies and giving "It will be exciting to see this two available seats should con- towards scholarships for con- or to donate gowns to the proj- them a home & job for life adventurous episode of Mt. tact Karen Tolin at 603-545- testants in the Miss Mount ect, contact Elizabeth Estey at while supporting their care with Washington Auto Road history 4533. Washington Valley teen 662-5720. year round dogsled tours. brought to life after all these The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 21 Valley Round-Ups Registration is Open for Tin Postponed from February 18 Scrub Oak Scramblers snowmobile club Mountain Winter Camp winter carnival ride-in has been postponed to call soon camps are filling quickly Sat. March 17 from10am - 3pm weather permitting Outdoor environmental fun and learning for grades K through 6 If you have a child in grades Sunshine Yoga announces K through 6th and want them doing something out of the ordinary and fun during Lisa Holcomb, M Ed. February vacation, then you Sunshine Yoga nurturing Kundalini Kirtan will want to consider Tin Community Alliance, 24 chants; passionate percus- Mountain Conservation win- Pleasant St., Conway, NH is sion; old familiar fun ter day camp where children pleased to announce that Motown, rock and hip-hop can learn to build snow shel- Lisa Holcomb, M.Ed., will tunes. Bring a special journal ters, identify wildlife tracks in be teaching JourneyDance™ to record images and the snow, look for winter classes alternating Tuesdays thoughts while you dance; birds, and play games among at 7pm (directly following colorful wraps are provided; other wonderful hands-on Kripalu Yoga with Sharon and bring lots of water! Lisa nature activities. An offering Boggess) and Wednesdays at has been a part of the valley’s of four, one day camp sessions 5:45pm (following Pilates community since 1986. Her are conducted on Tin with Bobbie). JourneyDance dance work began with the Mountain’s 140 acre Rockwell with Lisa will freely guide local African-Caribbean Sanctuary on Bald Hill Road you through a deep and Steel Drum Band, Mango in Albany. exhilarating exploration of Groove, as one of their prin- Tin Mountain Conservation your body and emotions, cipal dancers; traveled to Center Winter Camps 2012 leaving you breathless and NYC to study African dance include “Tracks & Trails mindless. You will move at Alvin Ailey; and studied at Winter Wildlife” on Tuesday, through your energy body, Kripalu Yoga Center under February, 21, from 9 AM Photo Courtesy of Tin Mountain that carries your beliefs, and JourneyDance™ founder through 3 PM for children in Registration is Open for Tin Mountain Conservation Center Winter Camp, unleash the story of abun- Toni Bergins. She received grades K through 4. In this call 603-447-6991 to register camps fill quickly dance within your being. her Master’s of Education at winter treasure hunt camp, This meditative dance helps Leslie University in In “Nocturnal Adventure with a diurnal foray, campers campers become winter you to release the day, clear Cambridge, MA in Camp” on Wednesday, enjoy games, and crafts fol- wildlife detectives as they your mind and get back into Character Development February 22 from 2 PM lowed by pizza and then a noc- identify and follow animal a grounded state within your through Movement Arts and through 8 PM Tin Mountain turnal foray into the fields and tracks and patterns in the body. Inner joy can surface as the Outdoors. You can con- teacher naturalists will intro- forests of the Rockwell snow throughout the forest, tensions are released. Lisa tact Lisa at 603-447-3443 for duce campers in grades 2 Sanctuary. In this camp Tin and around the pond and concludes the class with a more information or go through 6 to the world of noc- Mountain provides dinner and streams. Tin Mountain will short period of deep relax- online to her website, The turnal winter animals. Along snowshoes. provide cocoa and snowshoes. ation, leading one into a feel- Reflective Arts Center, “Winter Survival” on ing of peace and serenity. No TRAC, www.reflectivearts- Thursday, February 23, 9 AM DiPrete Promotions, Inc. experience is needed. Class is center.com. To pre-register through 3 PM is especially Presents filled with an eclectic mix of for the class call Sunshine designed for students in West Lebanon, NH world music; elevating and Yoga at 726-6955. grades 3 through 6. Campers GUN SHOW will learn some basic winter survival skills including how to USDA Announces CRP FEBRUARY 18-19, 2012 light a fire, build a snow shel- THE FIRESIDE INN ter, and boil water for cook- 25 Airport Rd., W. Lebanon Saturday 9-5 ing, as well as learning the General Sign-up I-89, Exit 20 Sunday 9-2 basics of staying warm in win- The U.S. Department of ranked according to the 125 Tables ter. Campers are requested Agriculture (USDA) Farm Environmental Benefits Index Admission $7.00 (603) 225-3846 www.dipromo.com wear proper winter clothing Service Agency (FSA) will con- (EBI). USDA’s Farm Service and bring a lunch. Tin duct a four-week Conservation Agency (FSA) collects data for Mountain will provide cocoa Reserve Program (CRP) gener- each of the EBI factors based on and snowshoes. al signup. This CRP signup will the relative environmental ben- Children in grades 1 begin on March 12, 2012 and efits for the land offered. Each through 4 will enjoy, “Secret end on April 6, 2012. CRP has a eligible offer is ranked in com- World of the Winter Pond” 25-year legacy of successfully parison to all other offers and on Friday, February 24 from 9 protecting the nation's natural selections made from that rank- AM-3 PM, as they learn resources, while providing sig- ing. FSA uses the following EBI • House made Paninis, Soups, and Salads where turtles, frogs, beavers, nificant economic and environ- factors to assess the environ- • New Selection of Craft Beers! and dragonfly nymphs spend mental benefits to rural commu- mental benefits for the land the winter, and techniques nities across the United States. offered: • $2 Tuesdays -$2 Drafts and Longnecks they use to survive the harsh CRP is a voluntary program • Wildlife habitat benefits • Wine Wednesdays – Specials by the glass or weather conditions of the sea- available to agricultural produc- resulting from covers on con- complimentary glass with your dinner entrée in the Bistro. son. Tin Mountain will pro- ers to help them use environ- tract acreage; vide cocoa and snowshoes. All mentally sensitive land for con- • Water quality benefits from day camps cost $35 for mem- servation benefits. Producers reduced erosion, runoff and HHOOTT WWIINNGG CCOONNTTEESSTT!! bers and $45 for non-mem- enrolled in CRP plant long- leaching; bers. Reservations is request- term, resource-conserving cov- • On-farm benefits from PRIZES “Hottest INN House Sauce” ed by calling 603-447-6991, ers to improve the quality of reduced erosion; Three or by downloading a camp water, control soil erosion and • Benefits that will likely or Top February 19th - 4:00 PM form on f rs! develop wildlife habitat. In endure beyond the contract Finishe Call 603.569.1335 for Details. www.tinmountain.org and return, USDA provides partici- period; mailing back to Tin Mountain pants with rental payments and • Air quality benefits from Upcoming Barn Events: Conservation Center, 1245 cost-share assistance. Contract reduced wind erosion; and • February 26th Jam Session Sundays! 2:00-4:00 PM Bald Hill Road in Albany, NH duration is between 10 and 15 • Cost. Musicians, Singers, and Music lovers welcome. Door Cover $5. 03818. Camps are filling years. Producers with expiring More information on CRP For more information contact The Inn on Main or The Folk Cellar. quickly; call soon to reserve contracts and producers with and other FSA programs is your spot. Scholarship forms environmentally sensitive land available at local FSA offices or OPEN EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER! are available upon request. are encouraged to evaluate their on the web at www.fsa.usda.gov. Plan your next Mixer, Luncheon, Event, Tin Mountain Conservation options under CRP. Producers You can also visit the New or Get -together with us! Center is a 501 (c) 3 non-prof- also are encouraged to look into Hampshire FSA website, it environmental education CRP’s other enrollment oppor- www.fsa.usda.gov/nh, for infor- 200 N Main Street • Wolfeboro, NH 03894 • 603-569-1335 organization serving the tunities offered on a continuous, mation or to locate an FSA www.innnewhampshire.com and www.facebook/TheINNONMAIN greater Mount Washington non-competitive, signup basis. County Office near you. area for over 30 years. Offers for CRP contracts are Page 22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Round-Ups Entertainment The valley’s got talent Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (A)=Afternoon, (D)=Dinner, (B)=Brunch Fundraiser to benefit the White Mountain Almost There –Albany February 17 - Simon Crawford (4-7pm) Bear Peak Lodge –Attitash Mountain Resort Community Health Center February 18 – Den Session with Bob Rutherford (A) Over $130,000 in annual February 19 – Den Session with Al Schafner (A) support to White Mountain February 20 –Al Schafner acoustic set at 2 pm Community Health Center The Conway Café (WMCHC) has been cut Songwriters Showcase with Red Gallagher 6 to 8 pm annually. How have they been February 22 –Arthur Surrette facing the challenge of sur- The Corner House Inn –Center Sandwich vival? With creative cost-cut- February 16 – Mid- Season Storytelling Gala ting measures, determination February 17 - Julia Velie (D) and confidence that our com- Delaney’s –North Conway munity will help! February 22 – Scott Davis Band The Valley’s Got Talent is Inn at Thorn Hill –Jackson an opportunity for our neigh- February 18 – Mike Jewel 6 to 9 bors to come together and May Kelly’s Cottage –North Conway share their talent while partic- February 17 – Dennis & Davy (N) ipating in some healthy com- February 19 – Irish Seisium petition. This talent show McGrath’s Tavern –North Conway open only to amateur per- February 16 –Jonathan Sarty Band 9:00 pm formers, 14 years old and up, February 18 –Jon Sarty 9:00 pm is fashioned after the popular February 22 – Smirnoff “Americas Got Talent” TV Whipped Cream Vodka Promo 4:30 to 5:30 show and offers cash prizes to New England Inn –Intervale the top winners. First place February 17 – Matt Tellier winner receives $500.00, sec- February 18 – Chad Verbeck (N) ond $250.00 and the Fan Fave Left: Gair MacKenzie - News Director WMWV, Right: Edith Houlihan Ptarmigan’s Pub –Attitash Mountain Resort will win a gift basket worth Valley’s Got Talent Committee February 18 – Livin’ the Dream (A) $100.00! What better way to February 18 - Long trail Beer Promo 3-6pm wide array of medical, social, (298 White Mt. Hwy.) shake up winter than by com- and dental care for the entire Northway Bank (Conway February 19 – Mo’ Blues (A) ing together for an evening February 19 – Miller Lite Beer Promo 3 -6 family. Whether you are Village, Settler’s Crossing, and February 20 – Stas & Breckenridge (A) that promises to be entertain- uninsured, under-insured, a Intervale Banking Centers) February 20 –Vanilla Porter Beer Promo 3 - 6 pm ing? Who knows, you may Medicaid or Maine Care North Conway Music Shop February 22 – Karaoke with DJ Kristen Corrigan (A) join the ranks of other famous recipient, or the holder of (2988 White Mt. Hwy.) February 22 – Kahlua Promo 3- 6 pm stars that started out with commercial health insurance www.whitemountian- Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub –North Conway hometown talent competi- coverage, the WMCHC’s pro- health.org February 16 –Thursday Trivia Night (N) tions like Rihanna, Ne-Yo, fessional staff is eager to treat The Valley’s Got February 20– Monday Billiard-Golf Night Justin Beiber, and Ke$ha! you and your family with pre- TalentMarch 31st, 2012 at Red Parka Pub –Downtown Glen WMCHC is more than mium care. 7:00 PM February 17 – Simon Crawford (N) simply an option in health Pick up your Entry Form at Leura Hill Eastman February 18 – Livin’ The Dream (N) care for valley residents. It is a the following locations: Performing Arts Center in February 19 – Flashback 50’ 60’ & 70’s non-profit organization that is White Mountain Fryeburg, ME February 20 – Open Mic’ a warm, caring place where Community Health Center February 22 –Jonathan Sarty 5 to 8 you can be the recipient of a February 22 –Jerry’s Free Ride Sammy’s –Tamworth February 16 –Jon Sarty February 17 – Pat Foley Shannon Door Pub –Jackson Village February 16 - Dennis O’Neil and Jon Deveneau February 17 – Marty Quirk February 18 – Marty Quirk February 19–Simon Crawford and Kevin Dolan The Shovel Handle Pub– Whitney’s Inn at Jackson Mt. Resort –Jackson February 17 –Tom Dean February 18 –Jeff Conley February 19 – Chuck O’Connor February 20 –Tim Gurshin February 21 & 22 - Joel Cage The Wentworth –Jackson Village February 17 Dinner Piano –Judy Herrick (D) February 18 Dinner Piano –Judy Herrick (D) The Trail’s End Tavern, King Pine –Madison Tuesday and Friday nights – Dart Tournaments 7:00 pm February 18 – Red Gallagher (A) – (King Pine) 3 to 6 February 18 – Becky Chace 3 to 6 White Mountain Hotel –North Conway February 17 - Dinner Piano – Mike Jewel (D) February 18 – Kelly Muse (D) February 19 – Sunday Brunch Piano with Mike Jewel (A) Wildcat Inn & Tavern –Jackson Village February 18 – Lex & Joe February 19 –Jonathan Sarty and Ray Ryan February 21 - Hoot night with Jonathan Sarty Wildcat Mountain –Pinkham Notch February 18 –WBZ Pub Party (A) February 18 –Tuckerman Beer Promo Zips Eating House –Cranmore Mountain February 18 –Tugg Brothers 3 to 6 February 19 – Pete Kilpatrick 3 to 6 pm February 20 – Bill Cameron 3 to 6 pm February 21 –The Zacalys 3 to 6 pm The truth is, a little of your time can make a lifetime of difference. February 22 –Jeff Conley 3 to 6 pm Because kids with something to do are less likely to do drugs. You can help. For more information on drug prevention programs in your community, Also at Cranmore KandaBar–for the kids call or visit: February 18 – Marcus Gale 3:30 to 4:30 1 877 KIDS 313 February 22 –Wildlife Encounter www.youcanhelpkids.org

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those who have lost loved Healthy Kids Gold/Maine Care place every Saturday from 12/31- phy by Dick Pollock of Moat ones. Groups run for 6 week; 2 Free. 3/10. As a bonus, fireworks are Mountain Photography and poetry SAVE THE DATE groups they are Wednesdays offered at 6:30pm on 2/18, 2/25, by Kamalendu Nath. Features fol- 9:30 to 11:30 am and 5:30 pm- MWV Children’s Museum- Kids and 3/3. Mountain coaster, giant lowed by Open Mic opportunity for The Jen's Friends Cancer 7:30 pm. These sessions are History Tree House. 10am-5pm. A swing and snow tubing park operate writers /musicians (5 min. limit). Foundation is running the Pink held in the Meeting Room at safe indoor Tree House for kids to until 9pm. Please come and bring your own Flamingo Flocking fundraiser The Met Coffee House locat- play in with the near by History inspired images or music to share. from Friday the 17th to the fol- ed at 2680 White Mtn. Hwy, Tree exhibit. St. Margaret of Scotland Church 85 The Library is located at 30 Town North Conway Village. No Pleasant Street, Conway NH holds House Road in Effingham. FMI: lowing Sunday the 26th. PINK MWV Children’s Museum Dress- a weekly adult study program. The Flamingo Fundraiser is to help registration necessary. FMI: up Drama Center for Kids 0-9 can Katie McCarthy 539-7694 Call Visiting Nurse & study is open to everyone and there community members with the dress-up in a multitude of costumes is no cost. The study group will Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit Live in financial challenges they face dur- Hospice Care Services of then put on their on performance Northern Carroll County at meet every Sunday from 11:00 AM HD from the U.K. National ing their battle with cancer. Help on the little stage. Hours 10-5 to Noon, in the parish hall after Gallery 7:30 PM Art lovers will be 603 356 7006 or toll free 1 Thursday-Monday. raise funds by FLOCKING your 800 449 4171 Sunday service. able to experience thissatellite-deliv- friends. Suggested donation of ered HD presentation of the once- FMI for all events at MWV The Library Winter Film Series is $10 to have Pink Flamingos land Resale Shops to Benefit Children’s Museum call (603)356- in-a-lifetime exhibition“Leonardo Animals at Conway Shelter. back at the Freedom Library! The da Vinci: Painter at the Court of on your friend’s lawn. If you wish 2992 or www.mwvchildrensmuse- six films in the series will be shown to participate, simply email us at Retail Boutique featuring um.org Milan”, captured at the U.K. FMI upscale clothing & acces- every other Sunday at 4 p.m. 207.935.9232 www.fryeburgacade- [email protected] or call through March. As always, admis- 978-376-9886 or 603-374-2434 sories located in Norcross Recurring Events at the Gibson my Center: AARP tax assistance for low sion is free and so is the popcorn. with the name, physical address Place across from the Courtyard Café; open Tues. to middle income persons over 60 Come by the library to pick up a The Conway Library’s Youth and phone # of a friend or busi- through Sat. 10am to 3pm during Feb and March. How to copy of the film schedule or log Group, “Next Gen” meets every ness to be flocked along with your or The Harrison House look and understand art taught by onto freedomlibrary.org. Thursday at 3:30pm. Today it’s name & phone #. FMI go to Game Day for grade 6 to 8! Use the offering a variety of domes- Prof. Sharon Latchaw Hirsh View the intriguing new exhibit fea- Jensfriends.org. tic goods and much more; Mondays at 12:30 to 2:30. Chair Wii System on the library’s big tured at Fryeburg Academy’s screen or choose from a variety of located at 223 E. Main St at Exercises: for those who is requires Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace driveway entrance to the assistance getting in & out of the car board games. Great snacks, too! Galleries of Art entitled SINGU- Bring a friend! 6:30pm The reading shelter Shop or re-purpose or a chair Monday and Thursdays at LAR. Located at 18 Bradley Street your items to help the shelter. Open 10:30 AM. Blood pressure Clinics discussion group for older teens and on the Campus of Fryeburg adults called PWR – People Who ONGOING EVENTS Tues. Thurs. Sat. & Sun. 10 am~3 and VNA foot checks second Academy in Fryeburg, ME. The pm. FMI Call 447-5605 Tuesday of the month at 11:am to Read. Controversial topics are the Blood pressure checks at the exhibit will be on display from meat and potatoes for this group. 12:00 and the last and blood pres- January 28 - March 19, 2012. The Freedom Village Store Tuesday The Conway Public Library’s dis- sure checks Wednesday of the The book for February is Leviathan mornings. cussion group for adults and older Pace Galleries are free and open to by Scott Westerfield. Refreshments month from 11:45 to 12:45.from the public, FMI (207) 935-9232 or teens is called PWR People Who NC Ambulance. Lunch at Silver are served. Mature participants wel- February is “$ 1 A BAG SALE” at Read. Every Thursday book topics e-mail boxoffice@fryeburgacade- come. the Thrift Shop of the Lovell Lake Landing noon on Tuesdays my.org and books may focus on mature followed by games or a movie. Wii United Church of Christ on Rte.#5 issues. Teens must be in grade 9 or FRIDAY 2 -17 in Center Lovell, Maine. practice Wednesdays from 10:30 to The Breakfast Club, the monthly older. This will be an informal get- 1:30. One to One Computer Labs: M&D Productions’ Executive Arts in Motion Theater Company Shop hours are Mondays, together with refreshments. Join in second and fourth Thursday of the Director meeting is held the 1st presents With Love: The Songs of Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10 to share ideas and enjoy refresh- month at the Gibson Center. Call to Monday of each month at M&D Barbra Streisand featuring Mary AM to 12 Noon. ments. FMI 356-5552 or visit con- sign up for your free lab. Care for Productions, call Mark at 603 662 Bastoni-Rebmann and friends at the waypubliclibrary.org the Caregiver support group now 7591 to reserve your seat. Leura Hill Eastman Performing The Cook Memorial Library in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 (see Arts Center. Come at 7:00pm for a Tamworth holds "Stories and Mt. Top Music for babies (free). Ossipee Valley Bible Church, route Babies from birth through eighteen below) Game day Wednesdays at pre-show cocktail reception featur- Songs" a story time for young chil- 12:30. Belly Dancing Class 16 across from NAPA in West ing entertainment, drinks, and dren on the first 3 Tuesdays of each months play interactive games Ossipee involving familiar songs, rhymes and Thursdays 9:00am.Strength, dessert offered by Lakes Region month at 10:30. All ages welcome. Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi Brome Catering. The curtain rises at Call 323-8510 for more info. rhythm. Every Thursday from 9:30- Welcomes all to prayer meetings 10:am FMI call 447-4737 leads this exercise program, Tuesday Saturdays at 8:30 am, Sunday wor- 8:00pm as Mary Bastoni-Rebmann North Conway Community Legal and Friday at 10:00am at the ship at 9:30 and Sunday school at and friends present the most popu- Services (CLS) has a low cost legal Mt. Top Music for toddlers Gibson Center. Fleece Craft Bees 11:00. FMI call 603 217 0124 lar songs and duets of Barbra clinic (by appointment only) every Children and their caregiver’s dance, will be held on Fridays after lunch Streiesand FMI (207) 935-9232 or Wednesday in North Conway. FMI play rhythm and acoustical instru- Mondays after lunch bowling THURSDAY 2-16 www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac.or ments, sing and play games using FMI356-3231. www.artsinmotiontheater.com. This 888-696-3393 or 473-2002. CLS is White Birch Books North Conway, a 501 c 3 non-profit Check us out familiar songs. Thursday mornings wonderful event is a benefit for Arts 10:15 – 11:00 FMI call 447-4737 “Care for the Caregiver Support NH is pleased to host a presentation in Motion Theater Company. at www.lowpaylaw.org Group” A leader facilitated peer by geologist Brian Fowler at 6:30 www.nhcommunitylegal.com Mt. Washington Valley Stompers support group for those who care p.m. Fowler recently published a Gibson Center: Board the bus at The Freedom Library will exhibit Square Dance Club holds a begin- for a loved one at home. Group one-of-a-kind map, “The Surficial 8AM for “Your Hit Parade” and the works Nan White and Cindy ners square dance workshop every meets at the Gibson Center on Geology of Mt. Washington and lunch at Newick’s. FMI 603 356 Spencer during February. Nan Monday night at the Conway Wednesdays’ from 12:30 to 2:30 the Presidential Range.” Fowler has 3231 recently passed away and this was to American Legion on Tasker Hill pm. Feb 1, 22 & 29. No registra- a slide presentation that presents, in Road from 6:45pm to 9pm. Singles tion necessary. FMI call the Gibson layman’s terms, his work as a field Every Friday night in Feb: Friday be the very first time that Nan and Night Lights at Settlers’ Green: Cindy had a duo exhibition. Their welcome. FMI call 447-5527 or Center at 356 3231. geologist and the mapping of the contact P. O. Box #40 Conway surface geology of the Presidential Free hot chocolate, bonfire and VIP work can be seen thru February 29 TAOIST TAI CHI offers classes for cards. 4-8pm. at the Freedom Public Library; Range. The presentation is free and The Little Green Closet Thrift the beginner, continued learning open to the public. hours are Tues. 2-7, Wed 10-2, store, the only thrift store carrying and health recovery in North Friday Gliders Social Ski Tour – Thurs 2-7, Fri 12-5, Sat 10-1. maternity items with daily-extended Conway, E Madison, Tamworth and The North Conway Public Library Jackson XC Tamworth Library: Do you have a hours offers sales every Tuesday Brownfield ME. In North Conway invites you as Steve and Sally 2 hr ski with classical ski technique new Kindle, Nook, iPad, MP3 or with many $1.00 items. Come check at the Eastern Slope Inn Plaza: Swenson share slides and stories tips. Lead by Connie Kinsman and other eBook device? Let us help. out the children, baby, women and beginner classes Monday 6 to 7:30 from their summer 2011 bicycle- friends 603-383-9355 FMI: For more information you can con- maternity clothes, appliances and pm, Tuesday 10:30 am to noon, camping trip in the Italian-Swiss www.jacksonxc.org tact Jenn @ Jenn@tamworthli- much more! Located in the MWV Wednesday 6 to 7:30 pm Thursday lake district of Lombardy, Italy. In brary.org or call 323-8510. Children’s Museum 2936 Rte16 and Friday 3:30 to 5:00 pm. addition to slides and anecdotes, Mount Washington Observatory Open 7 days a week 10-5pm. All Continued learning classes Tuesday members of Sally's string quartet, trips offer the exclusive opportunity The Tin Mt. Conservation Center purchases and donations benefit the 6 to 7:30 pm Wednesday and The Mountain Aire Strings., to experience Mount Washington in offers a coffee hour for its volun- MWVCM. Thursday 10:30 to noon and winter without a technical moun- teers with Tin Mt. at 10am every Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 am. Health This event takes place at the taineering ascent. Our two-day 2nd Tuesday of each Month at its MWV Children’s Museum - Music recovery class is Saturday 10:45 to Mount Washington Weather EduTrips combine a night on the Nature Learning center on Bald For Tots held at MWV Children's 11:45 am. In E. Madison at Purity Observatory on Main Street in summit with total immersion in Hill Rd in Albany. NH Volunteers Museum. Mountain Top Music with Spring Resort continued learning North Conway at 7:00 pm. FMI your choice of exciting alpine-relat- gather to discuss events as well as Sharon Novak is doing a music class Thursday from 6 to 7:30 pm. North Conway Library at 603-356- ed subjects like field photography, hear about Tin Mt. plans and proj- hour for babies-preschoolers at the In Tamworth at the Town House 2961 or check geology, climate change and more. ects. Call 603-447-6991 MWV Children’s Museum every beginner classes Monday 6 to 7:30 www.NorthConwayLibrary.com . Snow tractor transportation, guides, Refreshments will be provided for Friday at 11am. Location: 2936 pm, Tuesday 10 to 11:30 am. instruction, lodging and all meals Rt16 North Conway $5.00 suggest- At the Gibson Center, Medicare all volunteers! Continued learning class counseling is available from noon – are included—it’s the ultimate ed donation per child. Healthy Kids Wednesday 7 to 8:30 pm. In Mount Washington experience! CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step Gold /Maine Care Free 1:00 in the dining room. Beasley & Brownfield ME at Brownfield Ferber Estate Planning, a paid sales 603-356-2137 or Fellowship of men and women in Elementary School beginner class http://www.mountwashington.org/e the development and maintenance MWV Children's Museum Kids presentation FMI . 603-356-3231 Chorus, 7-12 year olds, drop off on Thursday 6 to 7:30 pm. For ducation/edutrips/ of healthy relationships. Tuesdays at more information call 603-356- Mid-season Storytelling Gala at 7pm at Eastern Slope Inn, Gibson program...FREE!! Sundays, 2:00- SATURDAY 2 – 18 4:00 pm Does your child want to 5581 or visit Corner House Inn: A Storytelling Suite, No. Conway FMI 207-283- newengland.usa.taoist.org. Dinner Gala. Marking the half way 3267 or email Bill @ sing? Our chorus may be the right Ski Tour in the Brownfield Bog 10 fit for you. The MWV Children's point of the 24th season of their AM-2 PM Meet at G&S Store in [email protected] Conway Public Library winter story popular Storytelling Dinner series, Museum chorus will be a creative, times thru March 15. 10 sessions Brownfield Explore Brownfield Bog The White Mountain Stamp Club holistic group learning from gifted six different storytellers will be on on cross country skis. Search for always at 10:30am No registration is hand spinning yarns after dinner. meets twice monthly year-round on teachers. Sarah Waldron and necessary. Older siblings and guests signs of otter, moose, coyotes, and the second Wednesday at 1:30 PM Candace Maher along with guest The mid-season gala lineup features other wildlife. Dress warm, bring are always welcome! Tuesday 2-14 Lauretta Phillips, Angela Klingler, & on the third Tuesday at 7:00 PM teachers and volunteers will lead the winter story time for 2 year olds. skis & lunch, no dogs. FMI Tin at the home of Barbara M. Savary, chorus. Peter Brodeur, Joanne Piazzi, Jo Mountain Reservations-447-6991 Wednesday 2-15 winter story time Radner and newcomer Simon 1724 NH Rte #16 on the corner of for babies less than 2 years old. 1245 Bald Hill Road Albany, NH the South end of Bald Hill Road. Welcome Back Zippity Zoo Brooks. Gala evenings are extremely 03818 EVERY 4th THURSDAY of the Thursday 2-9 winter story time for popular, and advance reservations Everyone interested in stamps is 3 & 4 year olds. welcome! FMI 603-447-5461 or month 11am. This is a traveling zoo are highly recommended FMI 284- Winter Tracks Family Snowshoe email Barbara @ program, 30 minute in length, Cranapalooza at Cranmore 6219, or online at info@cornerhou- 10am-noon. Tin Mountain Nature [email protected]. brought to us by Granite State Zoo. Mountain This fun-filled event fea- seinn.com. Learning Center, Albany. Learn the It will feature 3 animals; 2 "please turing face painting, s’mores, games four basic track patterns and enjoy Loss and Recovery Group: A leader touch" and 1 special guest that is 7pm Writers' Night at Effingham the morning outside with your fam- with C-more the Penguin, live Public Library featuring photogra- facilitated peer support group for experienced with eyes only. $5. music, family entertainment takes ily during Tin Mountain’s Winter

Page 24 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 1:00p Ham Arena Youth Hockey 22 Wednesday subject to 3:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/16) change FEBRUARY 17-23, 2012 5:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Alvirne 6:00a TBA (Schedule Subject to Change) 7:00p Conway School Board (2/13) website: www.vv3tv.org 8:30a Your Workout 8:00p North Conway Water Precinct (2/15) phone: 603-356-8941 9:00a Pawprints 9:00p Conway Selectmen (2/14) 9:30a Hockey: Kennett vs 17 Friday subject to change Somersworth 6:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/15) 19 Sunday subject to change 12:00p TBA 8:30a Your Workout 6:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/16) 2:00p Conway Selectmen (2/21) 9:00a Scholar Bowl 8:30a Your Workout 4:30p Harvest Hills 9:30a Scholar Bowl 9:00a North Conway Water Precinct (2/15) 5:00p Hockey: Kennett vs 10:00a Ham Arena Youth Hockey 10:00a Hockey: Kennett vs Alvirne Somersworth 12:30p Recreation Weekly 12:00p Pastor Tim 7:00p Rec Weekly 5:30p Basketball: KHS Girls vs Coe 1:00p Breakfast with Willie 12:30p Fryeburg Programming 7:30p Breakfast with Willie Brown 1:30p Left & Right 8:00p Basketball: KHS Girls vs Coe Brown 6:25p LIVE basketball: KHS Boys vs 2:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/15) 20 Monday subject to change 9:30p Conway Selectmen (2/21) Laconia 4:00p Scholar Bowl 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct (2/15) 8:00p Scholar Bowl 4:30a Scholar Bowl 8:30a Your Workout 23 Thursday subject to change 8:30p Lost in Movies 5:00a Ham Arena Youth Hockey 6:00a Conway Selectmen (2/21) 9:00p Conway Budget Committee 7:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Alvirne 21 Tuesday subject to change 8:30a Your Workout (2/22) 9:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/16) 9:00a Hockey: Kennett vs Alvirne 9:00a Rec Weekly 12:00p Scholar Bowl 9:30a Breakfast with Willie 18 Saturday subject to change 12:30p Scholar Bowl 10:00a Basketball: KHS Girls vs Coe Brown 6:00a Conway Budget Committee (2/16) 1:00p Ham Arena Youth Hockey 12:00p Harvest Hills 8:30a Your Workout 2:00p Conway Budget Committee (2/15 & 2/16) 12:30p Hockey: Kennett vs Somersworth 9:00a Hockey: Kennett vs Alvirne 7:00p Harvest Hills 2:30p Conway Selectmen (2/21) 12:00p Scholar Bowl 7:30p Hockey: Kennett vs Somersworth 4:30p Rec Weekly 12:30p Scholar Bowl 9:15p TBA 5:00p Breakfast with Willie

Tracks Family Snowshoe program Moonlit Snowshoe Tour Experience on the mountain from 11am-1pm. TUESDAY 2-21 Flatbread Company and Dollars for at the Rockwell Sanctuary in the wonder of a winter walk on the Registration is open from 10-11am. Scholars: From 4 to 9 PM Flatbread Albany. Families of all ages are wel- moonlit snow. Join an AMC Teams that gather the most points Arts in Motion Musical workshop Company at Eastern Slope Inn in come and encouraged to attend. Naturalist Guide on a guided full will win great prizes! FMI (603) 9:00 am to 3:00pm at Kennet High North Conway will donate a por- moon snowshoe walk. 7:00-8:30 pm 367-8896 kingpine.com School in North Conway. FMI tion of each sale of pizza to raise The Madison Church Supper will Great Glen Trails Rt 16 Pinkham www.artsinmotiontheater scholarship money for valley stu- be held at the Madison Elementary Notch Gorham NH 03581 FMI Benefit for the Brownfield Public dents! A “Winter Fun” basket will School at 5:30PM Adults $8.00 Library2-5pm Music and a bake The American Red Cross – Blood (603) 466-2333 or http://greatglen- drive 1:00 to 6:00 pm K.A Brett be raffled off that evening as well. adults Children under 12 $3.00 trails.com sale. The Sensations will be live at FMI 356-2722. Homemade Baked Beans, Ham, sal- the "One Day BPL Cafe" 216 Main Elementary School FMI 1 800 ads, Rolls, Brown Bread, and an Cranmore Mountain Cranapalooza St. Brownfield, Maine Join us for RED CROSS WEDNESDAY 2-22 assortment of pie for dessert. For with FIREWORKS – Hollywood great live music, a cup of coffee and The Gibson Center – Chef Rick Appalachian Mountain Club more information call 367- 4705 theme - Nighttime is the right time a slice of pie! FMI call 207-935- will Prepare Cajun Style food ear at Cranmore this winter, events that 3003, www.brownfieldlibrary.com Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Fryeburg Fish & Game Assoc. is green, gold and purple for Mardi February Evening Programs begin include night skiing, tubing, moun- Gras Luncheon – wear masks and holding and sponsoring a "Family tain coaster and giant swing, 'U Go Girl' All Out GS at Attitash. at 8 pm Stories Behind the Stars Fun Fish Day". on the ice of Rev it up girls, the second race of beads! Also at 2:30 Scones and Join local naturalist Matt Krug for a s'mores, . wildlife demo - family Beignets served at tea, bring your Lovewell Pond in Fryeburg ME off entertainment 4:30pm Family the 'U Go Girl' Race Series brings discussion on the night sky followed the landing on Fish and Game the couse up to Coaches Knoll on favorite tea cup – call 356 3231 for by a trip outdoors to view the stars. movie in the Eating House 6:30pm reservations Road, 9am - 3pm. No fishing FIREWORKS FMI 1-800-SUN- Spillway making the course longer Matt will show some of the major license is required as it falls on a N-SKI or www.cranmore.com and a little more challenging. Race Appalachian Mountain Club winter constellations, how to locate Free Fishing weekend held a couple Start: 12:00pm Awards: 3:00pm Pinkham Notch Visitor Center them, and some of the mythology of times a year sanctioned by the Eastern Mountain Sports Demo FMI Corey Madden at 603-374- February Evening Programs begin connected to them. The program is Maine department of Inland will be on the snow at Wildcat 2615 or email at 8 pm. Beavers: The Biggest Dam for both beginners and those who Fisheries & Wildlife Mountain to offer you the finest [email protected] Movie You Ever Saw Take an inti- are familiar with the night sky. We (www.maine.gov/ifw). Furthermore, products available to demo today. will focus mostly on what can be MONDAY 2- 20 mate swim with beavers and experi- this event is free including breakfast ence the rich aquatic habitat of one seen with the naked eye. FMI (603) sandwiches and lunch provided by Kids Fun Race at King Pine from 466-2727 10am-3pm on the Open Slope. The Arts in Motion Musical workshop of nature's greatest engineers. Set Fryeburg Fish & Game. FMI Jim 9:00 am to 3:00pm at the Church in the pristine forests and lakes in Holt at (207) 935-2625. race course is free to all with a lift 2:00pm The Conway Public ticket. Night Family Racing at King of the Nativity in North Conway. the heart of the Canadian Rocky Library’s Independent Film Series The Greater Bridgton Lakes Pine dual recreation race course 6- FMI www.artsinmotiontheater Mountains this film follows the lives continues with “A Screaming Man” of a family of beavers as they grow, Region Chamber of Commerce 8pm on the King Pine Trail. Races The Gibson Center closed. directed and written by Mahamat- announces the Sled Dog Races are free to all with a lift ticket. play and transform the world Saleh Haroun. Enjoy free admission scheduled for the 18th and 19th at Weather dependant.! (603) 367- Appalachian Mountain Club around them. (603) 466-2727 including popcorn. Stop by the Five Field Farm in So. Bridgton are 8896 http://kingpine.com Pinkham Notch Visitor Center King Pine Winter Carnival library for a full schedule of set to go as planned. Up to 50 sled February Evening Programs begin Independent Films in the series MWV Ski Touring Weekly Guided BEGINS! February 21, 22, 23 * dog teams from the Down East Sled at 8 pm. Seasons of the White Sleigh Rides * Snowshoe Tours * which runs through March Dog Club will compete for points in Snowshoe Tour Join us 1:00 pm at Mountains Take a visual journey the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Silly slalom & belly bag races * Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge races sanctioned by the along trails, brooks and beautiful Family challenge races * Gold International Sled Dog Racing Touring & Snowshoe Center for a vistas of the White Mountains @ Black Mountain. Compete for guided snowshoe walk along the rush, Kids fun race * Mini Hits the gold in this FREE race event Association. FMI through each season of the year. (603) 367-8896 or kingpine.com www.MaineLakesMushersBowl.com East Branch and Saco rivers. FMI Join Dave Smith for his two part that is open to every level of skier , or call the Chamber at 207-647- 603-356-9920 or program; "History of the White 6:30pm The Conway Public and rider - no race experience 3472. http://www.mwvskitouring.org Mountain" chronicles three popular Library continues to host a series of required - this is all about fun and historical stories "The legend of Mt films with spiritual themes organ- rapidly moving down hill while The Conway Contra Dance will be Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary weaving in and out of obstacles to Snowshoe tour at Purity Spring Chocorua, Darby Field and the ized and presented by the Eaton Sat held at Tin Mountain on Bald Hill Willey Family. These three subjects Sang. Tonight’s feature is “Quantum get to the lodge for a great party Road in Albany. There will be a Resort/King Pine at 2 pm, FMI and loads of giveaways!373 Black KingPine.com/event are at the beginning in the middle Activist” a film that asks which is potluck supper starting at 6:30, with and at the end of the presentation, more real – the material world or Mountain RoadJackson,NH 03846 the dance starting promptly at 7:30 Afternoon snowshoe nature tour and in between Smith will add other our conscious perception of it? Free 603-383-4490 or blackmt.com and running through 9:30. FMI with guide, a 2 hour tour leaves at 1 historical events that took place in and open to the public. 2:00 pm The Conway Public 207 625 3334 or 603 447-2295 pm. Ski rentals are available. FMI the time of the early settlers in New St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley Library continues the Independent Twenty bakers are working hard to Jackson Ski Touring Center 603 383 Hampshire. (603) 466-2727 Film Series Popcorn will be served. 9355 or www.jacksonxc.org Episcopal Church, located at 678 perfect their cupcake recipes for the Penguins & Polar Bears Ski Camp Whittier Road, welcomes one and Admission is free. Stop by the 2nd Annual Cupcake Battle fund- Morning Snowshoe Nature Tour February 20, 21, 22 . Ski Camps for all to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake library for a full schedule of raiser for Mount Washington Valley with Guide. A two-hour tour with a Kids! Penguins and Polar Bears are Supper, 6 PM in the parish hall. Independent Films in the series, Promotions. The doors of M&D guide leaves at 10 a.m. $10 for the pure fun on snow. Games, chal- Serving pancakes, sausage and which runs through March. Productions will be open to the tour. Rentals available cost $12. lenges and exploration are what bacon, and more, including deca- The Freedom preschool story time public from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Come in 30 minutes early if rentals these special camps are all about. dent desserts - think chocolate! Tickets to this tasty event are limit- at the Freedom Library at 10:00am needed. Pre-registration suggested Both Penguins and Polar Bears are Cost for this fundraiser meal is $5 is lots of fun for children ages 2-5 ed FMI contact Mount Washington Jackson Ski Touring Center153 led by the Great Glen Trails Ski for adults and teens, $2 for children Valley Promotions Executive with music, action rhymes, stories, Main St Jackson, NH 603-383- School staff and the camp director is age 12 and under. FMI, call the crafts and more. Director, Lisa DuFault, 374-6241. 9355 FMI www.jacksonxc.org Olympian Sue Wemyss. 9:30-11:00 church at 323-8515 am Great Glen Trails Rt 16 Jerry's Free Ride Wednesdays. Jerry Carbon Leaf will perform at the Bob Marley Comedy night to bene- Nordic Meisters 9:00am to 3:45pm Leura Hill Eastman Performing Pinkham Notch Gorham NH give away lift tickets to all of the fit MWV Ski team – Attitash Grand 03581 FMI(603) 466-2333 or great- at Great Glen Trails FMI greatglen- best ski areas every Wednesday dur- Arts Center 7:30 p.m. FMI Hotel, Bartlett NH at 6:30 pm 603 trails.com www.fryeburgacademy.org or (207) glentrails.com/ ing ski season. All you have to do is 356 7627 be in the Pub between 6:00 - 8:00! 935-9232. The theater is located at The Conway Public Library is Tuesday Trekkers Snowshoe Tour. 18 Bradley Street on the Campus of SUNDAY 2 – 19 For snowshoers. A social trek to 603-383-4344 FMI: www.redparka- closed today for Presidents Day. pub.com Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Regular hours resume Tuesday, explore the forest followed by ME. King Pine ‘Retro Days” celebrating refreshments by the fireplace. $10 the mountains 50th birthday – dress February 21st Fryeburg Academy Opera Lectures: per person (additioanal $12 if rentals Ernani 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Attitash ATP Slopestyle Test your up in your best ‘1970’s ski garb and Thom’s Amazing Waxing needed). Annual members may sign skills in Slopestyle, an all out, top to compete for a cover photo on The Fryeburg Academy's own Joe Demonstration takes place at up for the season for only $55. Skill DeVito will give us an inside look at bottom run in the park styling out Mountain Ear King Pine Ski Area's Jackson Ski Touring Center and is Level - beginner to expert.. Tour tricks over 4-5 judged 50th Anniversary Trivia Scavenger our upcoming opera in The hands on. Thom will teach you leaves at 1 pm from: Jackson Ski Metropolitan Opera's Live! in HD features.Registration: 11-11:45a.m. Hunt Grab your friends and get how to maintain waxless and wax- Touring Center - 153 Main St Event Time: 12-1p.m. FMI Corey ready for 50 years of trivia celebrat- Series. Donations are appreciated. able skiis- Classic and Skate. FREE! Jackson, NH 603-383-9355 FMI: Eastman Performing Arts Center- Madden at 603-374-2615 or email ing King Pine Ski Area. This 50 FMI 603-383-9355. www.jacksonxc.org [email protected]. clues scavenger hunt will take place Theater FMI 207.935.9232 or www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 25 Nordic Tracks with Sven

By Sven Cole of that gear was. I then tried to golden light, a pair of wooden think about things like “swing Mom built them to handle the Contributing Writer think if I’d want to use that cross country skis that I had weight”. The round baskets abuse I put them through, as gear again, the answer- NO! when I was about 10 years old. loved to get stuck under the she often had to re-sew blown I recently caught up with a Starting with my boots. I They certainly were beautiful, crust when we’d be out skiing out seams. Add to that socks former teammate from my had some boots that looked although I’m not sure I felt in the woods (this was long that never stayed up and a high school ski team and dur- awesome. They looked like a that way at that age. Being before I started skiing any- cranky 8 year old I was. I did ing our conversation we began really cool pair of soccer wood, they needed to be pine place that was groomed). like the look, but wouldn’t go to wax poetic about many of cleats. The reason they looked tarred each season. Now I These poles couldn’t be bro- back to the lack of perform- our experiences out on the that way was that they were a know I’ve written about the ken, in fact I believe they are ance! tracks and trails. pair of hand-me down soccer romance of applying pine tar still down in my parents base- I write this not only to give Before long we began talk- cleats that had had the soles to skis, but it really isn’t that ment, likely being used to me a moment to smile back on ing about the equipment of ripped off and replaced with a much fun. It smells funny and hold up the house. Great my youth, but also to remind the day, and even about the three-pin sole. The sole didn’t is messy, and you’re skis are poles- but certainly nothing I some of us that maybe it’s time equipment that we remem- really line up quite right so my never really fast. Back to the feel a need to bring back into to upgrade our gear. Some of bered from our youth. The left heal didn’t aline properly skis, the camber was awful and my quiver. the things I mentioned above stories became much grander on the ski- but that was fine, not evenly matched, so you Next up- knickers. Ahhhh, are still seen out on the trails than the reality ever was, but they looked cool. Then there got great kick on one ski- but knickers, the most useless ski on a regular basis, and while that was ok. But it got me were the laces. Flat, white terrible glide, and the other clothing I’ve ever owned. there’s nothing wrong with thinking about the evolution laces made of cotton, the snow glided great but I never could Now I feel bad as maybe it was that, there’s also a lot right in Nordic ski gear that I’ve would ball up and the laces get any kick. I think they were just the knickers I had weren’t with the current gear out seen in my several decades of would freeze. Meaning you’d straight cut, so they didn’t very good. I know this will there today. Ski shops are in trying to glide across the better tighten them right exactly turn real well. They come back to haunt me, but the mood to sell there gear at snow. when you headed out because really were terrible skis. my Mom made my knickers steep discounts right now, and As what often happens, I they couldn’t be untied until I’ll never forget a pair of and the performance material this might be your chance to began to think back lovingly you came inside and sat by the gorgeous bamboo poles that I of choice- corduroy. Now upgrade you equipment and on much of the gear that I’ve fire for some time. Oh, and in got when I was about 12. while they looked pretty cool, clothing. Now I’m going to go used over the years. It’s like I case you were wondering- They had the big round bas- the offered zero warmth and and search for a pair of large was remembering them in converted soccer cleats were kets with the leather spokes even less water resistance. knickers. Norman Rockwell type paint- not very warm, not water reaching out to the large steel Keep in mind I was around 8 ings, very upbeat, quasi resistant. ring. The poles weighed about or so, meaning I spent a lot of Sven Cole is a local skier and romantic, and not really The next piece of gear that I as much as a pair of today’s time IN the snow, not just on writer. Follow him on Twiter remembering how awful some saw as my mind basked in a back country skis. We didn’t the snow. I also don’t think my @svencole. Valley News 11th NH Young Professional Network Launched New Hampshire now has its can giveback to the communi- of the young professional net- grows we strive to develop tal- Helping Young Professionals 11th young professional net- ty,” said Jacqueline (Jack) works (YPNs) together ent within our organization as Excel (Salem), iUGO work, the Upper Valley Young Buettner, Chair of the Steering monthly to share upcoming well as find new talent to join (Nashua), Keene, Lakes Professionals (UVYP). The Committee for the UVYP. “It’s events and news, best prac- our team. Partnering with the Region (LRYP), Manchester UVYP has three goals for the very exciting, and at the same tices, to allow mentoring from Upper Valley Young (MYPN), Mt. Washington young professionals in the area time has high potential to be more established groups to Professionals fulfills a need to Valley (MWVYPN), and the as well as the Upper Valley very rewarding.” those just arriving on the both retain and attractyoung Young Professionals of Community at large; Meet, Stay Work Play is pleased to scene, and offer ways to help professionals to the Upper Sullivan County. Collectively Develop, and Contribute. see this addition to the New the YPNs. Valley and the dynamic career these groups have over 10,000 “We’re trying to establish a Hampshire young professional “We have already seen opportunities here. Our region NH young professional mem- balance: what could work bet- community and to their Young tremendous energy in the offers so much professionally bers. ter to serve our young profes- Professional Network Steering Committee for the and personally and the UVYP Join the Upper Valley Young sionals in this region, and also Advisory Board which brings UVYP and are thrilled to have will illuminate that depth of Professionals for their first how our young professionals representatives from all eleven another young professionals potential to all young profes- event on Tuesday, February network partner to help pro- sionals,” said Jenny Levy, 21st from 5:30p-8:30p at the mote our goal of retaining our Director of Corporate Social AVA Gallery in Lebanon. best and brightest minds and Responsibility at Hypertherm, Details can be found on building the strongest possible Inc. theUVYP Facebook page: economy in our state,” said The other ten, regionally https://www.facebook.com/U Stay Work Play Executive based, young professionals VYoungProfessionals Director Kate Luczko. networks include: Catapult The UVYP has demonstrat- (Seacoast), Central New About Stay Work Play: Stay ed strong local business sup- Hampshire (Plymouth), Work Play is a 501(c)3 non-prof- port as well. “As Hypertherm Concord (CYPN), HYPE: it organization whose mission is “To work collaboratively across New Hampshire to support ongoing economic, workforce, and community development by promoting the state as a favorable place for young workers and recent college graduates to stay, work and play, when considering employment and lifestyle opportunities.” Additional information on the organization can be found on the website, www.staywork- play.org or by contacting Executive Director, Kate Luczko, [email protected], (603) 860-2245.

Page 26 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Skiing Hither And Yon Two peaks exemplify built-from-scratch qualities By Scott Andrews Ripsaw junction, then bear left Contributing Writer to Upper Twitcher at the next intersection. Purely by happenstance last The new terrain starts here. week, I skied South Peak at Upper Twitcher, about half Loon and Bear Peak at the width of Boom Run, Attitash on consecutive days. plunges down a steep north- No plan. Purely by chance. facing slope, closely following But those back-to-back expe- the fall line. At a point about riences inspired some thinking halfway down the mountain about the remarkable similari- there’s another junction. On ties between the two as well as the left is Lower Twitcher, their significance in the histo- which continues down anoth- ry of ski resort development. er steep pitch, passes under- I started at Loon’s South neath the liftline and termi- Peak, where my objective was nates just above the lift’s lower to check out the most impor- terminal. tant new terrain on the New Jobber is equally steep and England ski map this year: a also keeps a “true” fall line. It pair of black diamond runs leaves right and rejoins Boom called Twitcher and Jobber. Run a few dozen yards above Snowmaking had been com- the chairlift terminal. Both pleted a few days earlier and offer excellent skiing and the trails had just debuted for snowboarding for experts, and the public. they’re welcome additions to South Peak is the newest Loon. The base lodge at Attitash's Bear Peak has all amenities and skier services on a single floor, a welcome mod- major addition to Loon Bear Peak offers a very sim- ern trend. (Scott Andrews photo) Mountain Resort. First ilar experience. The complex opened in 2007, this complex of lifts and trails is well These qualities simply build lifts that reached (or routes. The trails are wide of trails and lifts represents removed from Attitash’s origi- reflect the history of ski area started from) the mid-point of enough for the numbers of the culmination of New nal ski runs. This major sub- development. The original the mountain. For example, people carried by a quad lift, England ski area develop- area boasts its own base lodge, sections of Loon and Attitash the first chairlift at Attitash plus they’re wide enough for ment. (South Peak has been in and the network of trails is date from the 1960s. In that was a double chair on exactly snowmaking and the latest the works for some time, principally served by a high- timeframe the dominant style the same footprint as today’s grooming machines. including a years-long delay speed quadruple chairlift of trail construction had Flying Yankee Quad. Another pleasant change is caused by environmental called Flying Bear. changed little from the 1930s, Consequently most of the in base lodge design. Both opposition and bureaucratic Both South Peak and Bear when New England’s first ski trails were accessible from South Peak and Bear Peak red tape.) Peak represent very major and runs were cut by hand with these mid-point lifts. When have lodges with all amenities You can drive to the South very modern appendages. axes and bucksaws. later lifts were constructed and services on one floor. No Peak base directly. Or if you’re They were built “from Those old trails totally higher on the mountain, the more clunking up and down skiing from Loon’s Gondola scratch,” a metaphorical blank relied on natural snowfall and upper trails had to lead into staircases in heavy, clumsy ski Summit, just hop on the Tote slate. ski areas did little grooming. the lower ones, creating traffic boots to use the rest rooms! Road chairlift, a horizontal There are numerous simi- They were built before the conflicts and choke points. I still enjoy skiing the older transport that connects to the larities. The trail layout is advent of snowmaking and At South Peak and Bear sections of both Loon and top of South Peak. extremely simple on both today’s grooming vehicles. Peak, these problems are Attitash, but I definitely prefer Let’s check out Twitcher peaks, with all terrain accessi- Most of these old-fashioned largely avoided by having one the simple aesthetics and con- and Jobber. From the top of ble from a single high-speed trails have been subsequently principal lift that serves all veniences of these newest and the Lincoln Express Quad lift. Runs are long and wide, widened, but the awkward lay- trails. And most of these trails most modern additions chair, turn left and head down characterized by graceful, out still reflects their original follow simple top-to-bottom Boom Run, a fine intermedi- sweeping curves and clear character. ate boulevard that was one of sightlines. There are a mini- Another historical element South Peak’s first trails. Stay mum of short cuts, crossovers, is the placement of the lifts. In on Boom Run beyond the cut-throughs and cat tracks. the 1960s it was common to IISS YYOOUURR HHOOMMEE SSAAFFEE FFRROOMM FFIIRREE?? Take this simple test to see if your home is fire safe.

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Page 27 Nooks & Crannies A bluebird day on Mount Willard

By Steve Smith Contributing Writer

Could winter hiking get any better than the string of warm, sunny days we had last week? Not only was the weather gorgeous, all the popular trails were packed down to smooth, snowy sidewalks, making for much better foot- ing than the rocks and roots of summer. Last Thursday, sunny and in the 30s, I chose an old favorite for my weekly hike: Mount Willard, whose huge cliff face blocks the upper end of Crawford Notch like a giant chockstone. I figured the south-facing ledges atop the cliff, at the end of the relatively easy 1.6 mile Mount Willard Trail, would be a balmy spot to hang out in the sun. I was not disappointed. ? When I pulled into the parking lot by the Crawford Depot train station above the top of the notch, I was sur- prised to see only two other vehicles there on such a beau- Steve Smith tiful day. I donned my The classic view of Crawford Notch from the ledges atop Mt. Willard's south-facing cliff has been heralded since the 1840s, when innkeeper Thomas Microspikes, crossed the rail- Crawford built a carriage road to the mountaintop. The relatively easy 1.6 mile climb up the Mt. Willard Trail - much of which follows the old car- road tracks behind the Depot, riage road - is rewarding for winter hikers of all ability levels. and entered the woods on the Avalon Trail. In 0.1 mile I ture named after himself, as Avalon looming up to the ing more than a thousand feet around the corner to the left, I turned left on the Mount well). A few years later Tom right. After a couple more higher than my perch. I spot- could spot Mt. Jackson, Mt. Willard Trail. As expected, the Crawford accompanied turns, the old road leveled out, ted a group of four ice Pierce, and the bright snowy footway was wide and smooth- Joseph Willard of Boston, a passed the abandoned (and climbers on the slab known as peaks of Mounts Eisenhower, ly packed. guest at Crawford’s nearby rather dangerous) old side Willey Slide. It looked cold Washington, Clay and The trail traversed easily Notch House, to the top of path to Hitchcock Flume, down there in the shade. Jefferson. through sun-drenched hard- the mountain. Mr. Willard which had seen some traffic, From the Willard cliffs you For an hour my only com- woods, crossing a small brook enjoyed the view so much that and soon burst dramatically look straight down the gaping panions were a couple of that was completely buried in Crawford renamed the peak from the tunnel of trees onto maw of the notch, with tiny friendly black-capped chick- snow. Soon I swung right to after his companion. Tom the expanse of snowy ledges at cars laboring along Route 302. adees and a chattering pine climb through sun and shadow Crawford’s name was later the top of the Willard cliffs. In summer it’s a great place to siskin passing overhead. Then to a pretty spot on the brook transferred to the nearby ? I’ve probably made a cou- watch the Conway Scenic a couple with a dog clad in known as Centennial Pool, 4,000-footer of the Willey ple dozen climbs of Willard Railroad chugging up the booties arrived. Soon we passing three descending hik- Range. over the years, but every time grade. heard a clanking down to the ers. After a short, fairly steep In 1937, CCC workers I step out onto those ledges, This view has been extolled left, and two young and climb, the trail joined the rebuilt the carriage road, with the wide-screen view of by writers since the mid- enthusiastic ice climbers easy-graded old carriage road the intent to make it passable Crawford Notch is still a “jaw- 1800s. “Much of this scenery, emerged from the brush, with for the upper mile of the for automobiles. But the 1938 dropper.” Amazingly, there I say, is superior to the famed ice screws, carabiners, ice ascent. This road was built by hurricane damaged the road was no one else around. and classic lands of Europe. I tools and coils of rope dan- innkeeper Thomas Crawford so badly that the project was ? After a late lunch, I settled know nothing, for instance, on gling from their packs. They (Ethan Allen Crawford’s abandoned. Indeed, today’s onto bare rock to catch some the Rhine equal to the view had spent several hours in an brother) in the 1840s. trail bypasses the lower half- rays and scan the views. I stud- from Mt. Willard, down the enjoyable climb of Hitchcock In fact, this 2,865-foot peak mile of the road, which is ied the battlements of the mountain pass called the Gully. Mount Willard is a was originally named Mt. badly washed out. Webster Cliffs on the east side Notch,” enthused English playground for all kinds of Tom, in honor of Crawford, ? As I followed the old road of the notch, and the looming, novelist Anthony Trollope, folks. by Edward Tuckerman (who on a long straightaway, there slide-scarred wall of Mount who visited in 1861. In his The packed trail was ideal had a somewhat famous fea- were glimpses of rugged Mt. Willey on the west, both ris- classic 1859 travelogue, “The for a leisurely 45-minute White Hills,” prose-poet descent. 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