North Conway, NH – HEB Group Leader

VOLUME 36, NUMBER 34 JANUARY 26, 2012 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

‘Give Kids a Smile’ Providing NH children free dental care in the north country A12

Snowmaking A little history of yesterday, a lot of snow for today A2

Tamworth Sled dog race Race cancelled due to poor conditions! A5

A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Snowmaking: A little history of yesterday, a lot of snow for today By Rachael Brown has been a lot of advancement Contributing Writer with the goal going to shorter hours to make more snow. “I know how to make Even though this year was a snow.” slow start Wilcox says at The welcomed words of Christmas there were 18 trails inventor Wayne Pierce were open by the Martin Luther spoken on March 14, 1950. King holiday there were 35 Pierce, an avid skier working trails open. “We are prepared in the ski manufacturing busi- for anytime,” he says. ness, figured out if you could Up at Bretton Woods, mar- blow water droplets through keting director Craig freezing air, you could make Clemmer agrees. “We can snow-like crystals. He and his make snow on a rock in July,” partners, Art Hunt and Dave he says to show his enthusiasm Richey, of Connecticut are for snowmaking. Clemmer credited with inventing snow- looks at overall acreage cover- making. During 1950-1951, age and says they can make their company Tey 300 acres with 12 inches of Manufacturing installed the coverage or 150 acres with first snowmaking system at two feet of coverage. By mid - Mohawk Mountain in January over 400 hundred Cornwall, CT. aces had been covered at least Before snow making New once, he adds. England ski areas usually photo by Carmen Cheerful, courtesy New England Ski Museum Over at Black Mountain in opened the day after Snow guns from original Tey design, circa 1956, at Grossinger's Hotel, Liberty, NY. Jackson, although they don’t Christmas. You see the New make snow with the goal of England winters have always push out the water, says opening early, before been fickle in nature going Wilcox. “When the tempera- Thanksgiving, the snow guns way back- even in 1936. ture is right snowmaking are blasting. Jeff Leich, executive direc- nucleates into snow, just like “We hammer the mountain tor the New England Ski Mother Nature does it,” he with snow making, prior to Museum states in a January says. natural snow, even when the 2006 article: “In the rainy, icy The trick is the air temper- last ten inches fell (January winter of 1936-37, when the ature. “We look at the weath- 19th) we were making snow, American Branch of the er three or four times a day. nice buttery snow,” says Krissy Hannes Schneider Ski School When is it coming in (the Fraser, marketing director. first opened in Jackson, NH, right temperature)?,” says Fraser says on January 23rd most of the 6,000 lessons Wilcox. If the temperature Black Mountain offered a free logged were taught on a mix isn’t gauged correctly you’ll day to Valley locals to get out of rutted crust, frozen apples have rain coming out of the and see how good the snow is. and sheep manure.” guns, not snow, he says. “We want to thank people for Pierce, Hunt and Richey It is the wet bulb tempera- sending guests to us, to come changed that image. ture that is important to read. see what a gem Black Their first snow making The wet bulb combines the Mountain is,” she says. system used a spray paint temperature and humidity. You see it is still hard to compressor, a nozzle and gar- There is no hard fast rule, but convince guests south of New den hose. The engineers temperature must be thirty- Hampshire that even though teamed up with Larchmont two or below. “If it is fifteen there hasn’t been a lot of nat- Farms Company of photo courtesy Cranmore Mountain degrees and low humidity, we ural snow, the snowmakers Lexington, MA an agricultur- One breed of snow gun of today on Cranmore Mountain December can make three feet of snow in make magic. al company who knew how to 23, 2012 one night, can cover top to “There is a misperception,” move large amounts of water. bottom in three days,” says says Fraser. People see brown They provided the pipe. Soon 1970’s and early 1980’s other produce fluffy snow just like Wilcox. at home or even brown on the the farm company made their ski areas followed suit. the real stuff, he adds. There are two types of guns mountain and it is hard to own nozzle and bought Fast forward to 2012: “We have come so far, the you’ll see on the mountain, convince them, she adds. “We Pierce’s patent of the technol- snowmaking has come a long high efficiency snow guns the land gun or tripod and the can fire up double guns, it is ogy. way. Here’s what’s cranking in make fluffy snow, The natural stick guns or tower guns. pretty exciting. We try to have Small snowmaking systems the Mt. Washington Valley. snow we have just received is Wilcox compares the tripod to an interesting trail coverage were installed at Black “Years ago the snow came the frosting on the cake of all a Grand Marquis and the stick for a wide range of abilities to Mountain and Mittersall in out like a brick, it wasn’t a the good snow we have guns to a Toyota Prius- in keep people entertained,” says New Hampshire the 1950’s. proven technology,” explains made,” he says. terms of energy efficiency. Fraser. But it was really Killington in Ben Wilcox, general manager There is a factory at the “We can run five tower guns “Snowmaking is quite a 1965 who became the leader, of Cranmore Mountain base of Cranmore Mountain to one land gun. Some nights world people don’t know putting in top to bottom Resort. Guests ask us is that ready to make snow- two large there is a three to one ratio. exists,” says Wilcox. “It is fun snowmaking. During the the fake stuff and it is not real- compressors, three different Others a five to one ratio,” hard working competition snow starved winters of late ly fake, the snow guns of today pipelines and five pumps that says Wilcox. He adds there among the snowmakers.” On the Cover Inside Index King Pine Retro Days – 60’s dress up On the Rockpile Valley Folks & Focus ...... Page 8-10 Sunday was a perfect day on the Summit Roger and Sue Currier of West Ossipee, NH came Page 10 Out & About...... Page 11 out Sunday in their 1960’s attire for King Pine Ski Valley News...... Page 3-5 Area’s Retro Days. Roger was wearing his Temple Catch-M-All Valley Education ...... Page 12-13 Mountain ski patrol jacket and was skiing on the skis The one that gat away! he got for Christmas while in high school in the Page 4 Rockpile ...... Page 16 mid-60’s. Roundups ...... pages 21-23 Skiing Hither And Yons Photo by Emily Eastman, King Pine Ski Area Calendar ...... Page 24-25 Ski museum exhibits business side of skiing Skiing Hither And Yon...... Page 26 Page 23

Page 2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Valley News Loeb School offers Get Your Taxes Done free resume writing workshop for FREE at the FRC! The Nackey S. Loeb p.m. proven tips on what helps a VITA Tax Prep Kickoff Call 466-5190 ext School of Communications is Instructor David Yudkin of resume stand out and be 323 or ext 320 today for more information offering a free resume writing Creative Professional noticed. workshop to help those who Resumes will cover every- The session is free, but or to schedule your appointment. are out of work or hoping to thing from what information space is limited, so registra- change jobs. should and should not be tion is required. It’s Earned Income Tax filed and refunds can be direct The session will be held on included in a resume to how To register, visit www.loeb- Credit Awareness Week and deposited into the taxpayer’s Feb. 2 at the school in the information should be school.org or call 627-0005. The Family Resource Center savings or checking account in Manchester from 5:30-7:30 organized. He’ll also offer (FRC) in Gorham is celebrat- just 7 to 12 days! ing with a Ribbon Cutting Last year, VITA volunteers Ceremony on Saturday, helped to bring more than January 28th at 10:00am. The $576,000 to North Country 2012 N.H. Moose hunt lottery opens! event will mark the start of the taxpayers in refunds and tax FRC’s popular Volunteer credits – that’s over half a mil- CONCORD, N.H. -- It's permits. The overall odds of day moose hunt starts the Income Tax Assistance (VITA) lion dollars added to our local time to try your luck on the being selected in last year's third Saturday in October. program. The goal of the economy! adventure of a lifetime -- lottery were 1 in 26 for New This year's hunt runs from program is to help families Free tax preparation is avail- hunting moose in New Hampshire residents and 1 October 20-28, 2012. N.H. keep more of their earned able by appointment at loca- Hampshire. The state's 2012 in 85 for nonresidents, some has had an annual moose income by saving on tax tions in Berlin, Gorham, moose hunt lottery is now of the best odds in the nation hunt since 1988, when 75 preparation fees and by help- Conway and Colebrook. The open. Entering costs $15 for for moose hunting! About permits were issued for a ing them to take advantage of Family Resource Center New Hampshire residents 85% of the permits go to three-day hunt in the North special credits such as the wants to help you keep more and $25 for nonresidents. New Hampshire residents; Country. The state's current Earned Income Tax Credit of your money. Get your It's easy to enter the the number of permits avail- moose population is estimat- (EITC). refund fast! Call 466-5190 ext moose hunt lottery. Visit able to nonresidents is ed at about 4,500 animals. 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The applications for 2012 must improves the chances for resulting sustainable annual Free workshop to be postmarked or submitted unsuccessful applicants who harvest of moose helps to online by midnight Eastern apply each consecutive year. regulate moose numbers and Time on May 25, 2012, or For example, last year resi- provides a unique recre- combat high fuel prices delivered to the Licensing dent applicants who had a ational opportunity. Learn Several local energy com- Workshop topics will office at N.H. Fish and total of 8 points had a 1 in 13 more about moose hunting mittees and conservation include: common sources of Game headquarters in chance of being drawn, and a in New Hampshire at organizations in conjunction energy waste in homes, easy Concord before 4:00 p.m. nonresident with 8 points http://www.huntnh.com/Hu with the University of New do-it-yourself steps to save that day. Winners will be had a 1 in 43 chance. nting/Hunt_species/hunt_m Hampshire will be providing energy, how-to air seal, when selected through a comput- You do not need a current oose.htm. residents with information to bring in an energy erized random drawing on hunting license to enter the The New Hampshire Fish and techniques to save money efficiency professional, and June 15. lottery, but hunters who are and Game Department on home energy use through a where to find technical and Last year (2011), nearly offered and accept a permit works in partnership with FREE "Button Up NH" financial resources to 14,000 people entered the must buy a $150 resident or the public to conserve, man- weatherization workshop. make more substantial lottery for the chance to win $500 nonresident moose age and protect the state's Participants will learn from improvements. one of 395 permits. 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In this six week for those who have limited and currently teaches for the season on top of previous system. class you will learn contem- or no watercolor experience. MWVAA and privately at spikes. "We're looking at a This workshop, one of 20 porary methods of painting At the first class, the materi- her studio. substantial increase in what we being held around the state, is an oil painting. Students will als you will need will be dis- Registration is now open have to spend to heat our at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, focus on how to begin and cussed. Then, you will learn for all classes and will be homes this winter," program February 1, at the Benz finish a painting and will the basics of this expressive accepted up to one week coordinator Denise Blaha of Community Center, 18 Heard start to paint in the first medium and practice water- prior to the class start date. UNH notes. "Fortunately, Road, in Center Sandwich. class. The class is designed color techniques and paint- All classes will be held in the there are many ways to guard For further information for students who want to ing principles with a differ- MWV Visual Arts Center at against fuel price increases, contact Carl McNall, learn how to paint in oils or ent project each week. 16 Norcross Place. which the Button Up NH Sandwich Energy Committee, to improve their skills. Soft pastels are enjoying a Scholarships are available. workshops will cover in 284-7400 Students will paint from a renaissance like never before Complete information detail." still life set up, landscape and you can discover for including course descrip- images, photos or special yourself how to work with tions, faculty bios, registra- projects. Through instruc- this magical medium in tion forms and the scholar- tion, demonstration and “Drawing & Painting in Soft ship application process can one-on-one attention, stu- Pastels”. During this six- be found online and down- dents should complete sever- week course beginning loaded at mwvarts.org or by al paintings by the end of the February 2nd, you will cover calling 603-356-2787. class. Owen follows on types and applications of var- The Mt. Washington Friday January 27th with the ious pastels, pastel pencils Valley Arts Association is an start of a lecture series on and pastel papers, color the- independent, community “How to Understand and ory, and experimental pastel focused, non-profit organi- View Fine Art”. This series is methods. The class will work zation, which exists to pro- free to members will end primarily from still life mote the study, appreciation with a guided trip to an Art arrangements, but may work and display of the visual arts, Museum. on landscapes en plein aire particularly the art of the Mt. February begins with (weather permitting). This Washington Valley. “Watercolor for the class will be taught by Valley Absolute Beginner” by newcomer Nancy White

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 3 Catch-M-All Established 1976

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski

FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & DIRECTOR OF SALES Daphne LeMay

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Paula Ouimette

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rachael Brown Steve Caming John Harrigan Darron Laughland Cynthia Watkins Melendy Peter Minnich Steven D. Smith Photo Courtesy of Clay Groves and Dave Kellam Joshua Spaulding Clay displays his prize

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Rachael Brown Dennis Coughlin Catching spears Dick Pollock Steven D. Smith by Dave Kellam is another name for a spear in Brandon drilled a bunch of happened. Brandon encour- Kori Sandman and Clay Groves old English. holes in the ice for us before aged us to give it a few more Joshua Spaulding Contributing Writer This physical design must we arrived to make it as simple minutes. Once again as if work because it is replicated in as possible for us, after all his cued, the call “FLAAAAAG!” EDITORIAL DESIGN s we walked the king mackerel, the great reputation was at stake! We echoed across the ice. Marcy Greene onto the frozen barracuda, and the pike’s picked one of the holes to set Clay ran to the trap to see Connecticut cousins — the pickerel and the our first trap, which is a twisty the line running under the ice River near ginormous muskellunge. The contraption made of wood and then it stopped. After DISTRIBUTION Hanover, NH shape makes the front on pro- that suspends a spool of heavy waiting a bit, Brandon sug- Bill Collins we saw our file deceptively small to hap- line underwater attached to a gested setting the hook. Clay John Myers friendA and trophy angler less prey, while the long body steel leader and baited hook. If gave the line a quick jerk and Darlene Westfall Brandon Zeoli waving at us. packs the muscular punch to the spool turns, a spring steel pulled. He felt a much heavier Tina Lamy Just then a flag on a fishing propel the fish forward with flag is triggered to pop up. fish than his first 25 incher. trap popped up and waved lightning speed. Pike general- Clay baited his 1/0 hook with This was our trophy! After a The Mt. Washington Valley MOUN- right along with him. He had ly lie in wait until an unsus- an eight inch white sucker, tough hand-to-fin battle he TAIN EAR is published on Thursdays a fish! We ran to the hole in pecting fish swims by and then impaling it behind the head. got the fish to the hole where as an independent newspaper by Salmon the ice and peered down to the WHAM!, lunch. A study by Our dreams were pinned to he saw it’s face. It saw Clay’s Press. The publication is printed 51 see nothing happening. two British zoologists found the shoulders of this young mug too. Apparently the sight weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, Brandon explained the drama that a pike usually pulls its sucker. of his maniacal grin scared the and also in Fryeburg and western that was going on at the other body into an S-shape before a As the sucker sunk below crap out of it and it turned tail Oxford County, Maine. end of the line. strike and then snaps straight the ice, a flash shot across the for deep water. The unexpect- The MOUNTAIN EAR office us locat- He said a pike had grabbed like a cracking whip. The hole and it was gone! Clay felt ed bolt was too much for the ed at 24 Reporter Court in North the large sucker he was using result is fast acceleration. On tension on the line and set the fishing equipment and the fish Conway,, New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence to: the for bait, and it swam away average they found that a pike hook hard. Like a magician snapped free. Our hearts’ sank Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 1890, North with its prize to keep other can hit a target 12 inches away pulling a rabbit from a hat, he along with the broken gear. Conway, N.H. 03860 pike from stealing it. Now in about two tenths of a sec- hoisted the fish on to the ice in On closer inspection we The telephone number to call for gen- that it is alone, it stopped and ond. Not a lot of time for a one smooth motion. It was the noticed that the line didn’t eral information and display advertising is 603-447-6336. spit out the sucker to nail it in sucker to get out of the way. biggest freshwater fish Clay break, but the brass snap swiv- Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. the head against the ice, which We’ve been after northern has every caught. Could suc- el that attached the leader to The Fax number is 603-447-5474. will kill it. It will then swallow pike six times this year in the cess have come this easily? the fishing line failed — an Ear on Web: it headfirst and continue hunt- Connecticut River where the Holding the fish, Clay unlikely weak link in the newhampshirelakesandmountains.com ing. non-native fish enjoys its danced with excitement as chain. Bummer. E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpress.com or earsales@salmonpress. As if on cue, the previously strongest foothold in the state. Brandon trotted over to help. Brandon smiled and said com for ad material static line twitched and began The River attracts big game Clay wondered out loud if it “That is pike fishing”. We The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is to run off the spool. Brandon anglers like Brandon who have was a keeper, meaning that it decided to call it at day and $35 and is payable in advance. grabbed the line and set the caught many trophy pike was over the 28 inch legal declared northern pike (Esox ADVERTISING DEADLINES hook with a quick jerk. Slowly measuring well over 40 inches. limit. Brandon silently pulled lucius) fish number 35.5. We Advertising insertion orders must be he pulled hand over hand until He returned his 18 inch pup out the tape measure to deter- don’t have much time before placed one week in advance of publication an 18 inch pike was flopping at to water where it quickly mine the answer that his sea- our year-long deadline arrives, date, and advertising copy must be our feet. swam out of site. soned eye already knew. but we vowed to take another received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. We weren’t sure if We met Brandon through “Twenty-five”. shot at the pike. Follow us on LETTERS POLICY Brandon’s story was true, but our Facebook page where Three inches shy, Clay Facebook or watch The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the the fact was a new species in recently he took pity on us stopped dancing. We took a www.catch-m-all.com to keep Editor pertaining to local community issues. All correspondence should be our quest to catch and eat after reading about our few pictures, admired its beau- up with the quest and see if we signed, include a return address, and be every kind of freshwater fish repeated failures. He offered ty and sent her down the hole. get our fish. addressed to P.O. Box 1890, North in New Hampshire was laying to take us to his super secret It was still early in the day so Conway, N.H. 03860. faxed to (603) 447- 5474 or e-mailed to on the ice before us. spot but under strict confi- we set the rest of our traps, a BTW: did you know it is [email protected]. All letters We could see that this pred- dence. He would not even total of 17 which made us legal to shoot pike with a gun should be received prior to publication and ator was essentially a living email us the directions for fear think our odds were pretty in Vermont! be no longer than 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to edit let- spear with a long cylindrical of hacking. He gave us direc- good. ters for length and clarity and to not pub- body, pointy-head and mouth tions over the phone and We fished and fished and lish letters deemed unsuitable. full of teeth. No wonder pike made us swear to secrecy. fished for hours and nothing

Page 4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Valley News Critter Corner The Tamworth Sled Dog Race has been cancelled Due to conditions on trails and on the lake, will We thank all the sponsors Chocorua Lake and the unfa- make the race unsuitable for who have been willing to sup- vorable forecast for this week, dog sled racing. port our race. the Tamworth Sled Dog Race The Tamworth Outing If an alternative weekend has been cancelled. It was Club and the New England becomes available, the scheduled to run this up-com- Sled Dog Club look forward Tamworth Outing Club will ing weekend of January 28th to running what is arguably keep you informed. and 29th. The warm and wet the most historic and scenic For further information, weather predicted for this sled dog race in the East every contact Stan Coville at (603) week, in combination with year when conditions are 323-8023. marginal snow cover on the favorable. Meet Twinkles ‘Twinkles’ is available for adoption at the Animal Rescue How Many Birds in Your Backyard? League of NH-North. ‘Twinkles’ is like warm butterscotch and she has the cutest face! Yes, she does have a twinkle in N.H. Audubon Needs Your Help on Statewide Bird Survey her eye! This orange and white tabby is one big love bug! She’ll greet with lots of purrs and head butts and want to Stock up those bird feeders track changes in the distribu- record highs in 2011. The claim you by rubbing her scent all over. She is a bit on the and dig out your binoculars tion and abundance of many Barred Owl total was the third quiet side but super friendly; she would make a great com- for New Hampshire species. Each year about 1,300 highest ever, and likely the panion. She’s one of those cats you’d see lounging right Audubon’s Backyard Winter observers across the state result of deep snows which beside you on the sofa. She really is a purrfectly wonderful Bird Survey. This annual count the birds coming to made hunting difficult last kitty; although, she does not like other cats or dogs, so she statewide survey will take their feeders. “The strength of winter. needs to be the one and only cat in the family. She also does place on Saturday, February the survey is that we can look Reports of a lack of birds not like loud noises so a nice, quiet home would make her 11, and Sunday, February 12. at trends over the long term,” are just as valuable as reports very happy. Twinkles would be ever so thankful to find her Biologists need assistance says Survey Coordinator, of many birds. “If everyone forever home. Come meet this lovely lady! Please come from citizens all over the Rebecca Suomala. “We now reported only when they have visit Twinkles and her shelter mates at The Animal Rescue Granite State to get a clear have more than 20 years of a lot of birds, we wouldn’t be League NH, North. Conway shelter is located at 223 East picture of what’s really hap- data and we can see the pat- able to see the declines,” says Main St Conway, NH (603) 447-5605 www.conwwayshel- pening with our winter birds. terns of ups and downs in dif- Suomala. The most important ter.org Anyone can participate in ferent bird species.” thing is to participate each the Backyard Winter Bird Last year, 77 species were year regardless of how many Survey by counting the birds recorded overall, tying the or how few birds you have. in their own backyard on the previous high from 2001. The This provides a consistent survey weekend and sending survey showed large numbers long-term set of data that the results on a special report- of Common Redpolls and shows both the ups and ing form to NH Audubon. To Pine Siskins that periodically downs. receive a copy of the reporting come south in big numbers All New Hampshire resi- form and complete instruc- typically every other year. dents are encouraged to take tions on how to participate, “We’re not expecting those part. Results from past years send a self-addressed, two species in 2012 but we are are on the NH Audubon web stamped, long envelope to: due for a good year for site. For more information New Hampshire Audubon, American Goldfinch, which about the Backyard Winter Winter Bird Survey last peaked in 2009,” accord- Bird Survey, please call NH 84 Silk Farm Road, ing to Dr. Pam Hunt, Senior Audubon at 224-9909 or go to Concord, NH 03301 Biologist at NH Audubon. the web site at Forms are also available at Hunt’s analysis shows that www.nhaudubon.org and click NH Audubon centers in southern species such as Red- on Birding. Auburn, Concord and bellied Woodpeckers and Note: There are two bird Manchester, or you can find Carolina Wrens continue to surveys in February. NH them on the NH Audubon increase on the survey. Audubon’s Backyard Winter Meet Raja web site, along with more Eastern Bluebirds set a new Bird Survey that takes place in Raja is one of those long, lean and VERY handsome information about the survey record high and show no signs New Hampshire only, and the young dogs who will regard you with a bit of suspicion at at www.nhaudubon.org under of slowing down. Two other Great Backyard Bird Count, a first BUT who quickly turns into a big love bug once he's the Birding page.? species showing long term nation-wide web-based survey gotten to know you (we all know the kind). He's a some- Data from the Backyard increases, Wild Turkey and on February 17-20, 2012; what timid, young (1+ years) black and white pointer mix Winter Bird Survey is used to Pileated Woodpecker, also set www.birdcount.org. who needs to find a family/friend of his own to belong to. Conway shelter is located at 223 East Main St Conway, NH (603) 447-5605 www.conwwayshelter.org HEB welcomes new structural group leader North Conway, NH – HEB Group Leader. “This is an children. Engineers is pleased to exciting time for us. We contin- Founded in 1974, HEB announce Christopher Fournier ue to meet our clients engineer- Engineers works with public as the firm’s new Structural ing and surveying needs, while and private clients throughout Group Leader. Mr. Fournier is expanding the ‘face of HEB’ New England. The employee- assuming responsibility for the with people like Chris moving owned firm provides civil and group from founder and presi- into leadership positions.” structural engineering, and land dent, Ed Bergeron. As a A graduate of the University surveying services. For more licensed engineer in New of Maine, Mr. Fournier holds a information about H.E. Hampshire and Maine, Mr. Master’s degree in Structural Bergeron Engineers, visit Fournier has worked at the Engineering. He resides in www.hebengineers.com. North Conway engineering Conway with his wife and two firm since 2006. In addition to his duties as project manager, Mr. Fournier is now responsible for group management and marketing efforts. He also became a shareholder as part of an on-going transition plan. “We are excited to welcome Chris to HEB’s leadership group. He has already proven to be an extremely valuable addition and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow,” said Jay Poulin, HEB’s Civil

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 5 Valley Foks & Focus

Lisa DuFault photo Valley Ms. Contestants attired in Formal Wear. (l-r): Tammy Bronejko, Robin Crawford, Jennifer Saunders, Christina Howe, Amy-Nicole Smullen, Kelly Labrie, Hillary Wiley-McAllister 2012 Mount Therapist Phil Freudenberger Washington Valley formally of the Balsams Ms. Crowned North Conway - The 2012 Mount Washington Grand Resort joins 121Fit Valley Ms. Pageant was held Saturday, January 21st at M&D Productions’ YourTheatre. Seven women, 121Fit is very happy to welcome Phil Freudenberger, representing 8 non-profit organizations participated LMT formerly Head of the Massage Team at the Balsams in interviews, public speaking and formal wear events Grand Resort Hotel to their team of massage therapists. before a winner was named. Christina Howe, repre- Phil graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at senting M&D Promotions, was crowned the winner Claremont Community College in NH and received his with Amy-Nicole Smullen, representing Camp NH license in May of 2001. His passion and belief in the Sunshine, First Runner-Up. practice of massage stem from his own experience in recovering from back injuries through receiving therapeu- Lisa DuFault photo tic massage. Since then Phil has managed his own private Christina Howe, reigning Mount Washington Valley Ms. practice, Custom Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in Colebrook, and from 2001-2011 he has both provided massage and bodywork at the Balsams as well as managed their massage staff at the Defining Touch Spa within the CASA sends thanks Balsams Grand Resort. Phil’s education is extensive – and includes Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports As January is “National CASA/GALS to serve in fam- this challenge, fill out the Massage and Trigger Point Therapy and includes energy Thank You Month” I would ily courts throughout our application to become a CASA work, having a Masters Level in Usui Reiki. Phil has like to take this opportunity to state, being the voice of these volunteer…..the challenge is developed a belief system and a lifelong goal of providing give a special Thank You to all children, who have been great, the needs are many, but a safe environment where his clients are able to relax and of you involved with CASA of abused or neglected by their the rewards are immeasurable. experience a sense of well-being, facilitating their journey NH, especially the GALs who caregivers. I invite you to visit Again, Thank You for all of achieving health and happiness. Phil is available by work with our state’s most vul- the CASA website at that you do. appointment at 121Fit, 3107 White Mt Highway , just nerable citizens, our children www.casanh.org and learn Denise Burton north of Memorial Hospital. 603-356-9350 or 121fit- in state custody. Also, I am more about the program; then CASA/Guardian at Litem [email protected] . enlisting your help in the if you or someone you know search for additional think you are ready to meet The Newest Hot Spot In The Valley THE BOUTIQUE at 101 JANUARY SALES THROUGHOUT THE STORE!

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Mother Seton House Buffet Breakfast On Sunday, January 15, Mount Washington Lodge # 87 of Free and Accepted Masons hosted Fryeburg’s Mother Seton House for their monthly Buffet Breakfast. Although the temperatures had dipped to minus 9 outside, in the Lodge Hall the mood was warm, friendly and happy. The menu was complete and bountiful. Especially popular with the crowd was Dan Fitzpatrick, the juggler at the Omelet station, who, with amazing speed, served fresh eggs with a choice of many toppings. However, corned beef hash, beans, waffles, pancakes, French Toast, home fries, sausage links, ham, fresh fruit, yogurt, cheese, cereal, pastries, bagels, cocoa, coffee, tea and juice were also offered. We would like to send a thank you, equally warm, to all of the Masons, especially the breakfast team, namely: Dan and Deb Fitzpatrick, Dave Correa, Kathy High, Deni and Lisa DuFault, Duke Bradbury, Mike Gilmore, Nick Spaltra, Bob Pletchke, Jim Kane and David Howard. Their generous time and hard work, provisions from The Valley Originals and the generosity of all who attended will help Mother Seton House fulfill their mission of support to pregnant women, mothers and babies in need. Lodge News and Events including all 2012 Benefit Breakfasts may be found on their web site mtwashingtonlodge.com .Cyndi Broyer, Director, Mother Seton House

Photo taken by Emily Eastman, King Pine Ski Area Roger and Sue Currier of West Ossipee, NH came out Sunday in their 1960’s attire for King Pine Ski Area’s Retro Days. Roger was wearing his Temple Mountain ski patrol jacket and was skiing on the skis he got for Christmas while in high school in the mid-60’s. King Pine Retro Days – 60’s dress up In honor of King Pine’s 50th Anniversary, the ski area photo courtesy of Mother Seton House will continue their look back through time celebrating the A warm friendly welcome and delicious aromas greeted the crowd that flocked to Mount decades with Retro Days. Celebrate the 70’s on Sunday, Washington Lodge #87 F. &A. M. Hall on Sunday, January 15. Here Lisa DuFault, Executive February 19th and the 80’s on Sunday, March 11th. Director of Valley Promotions, offers delicious plain and blueberry pancakes to Katerina M&D Productions proudly announces a new Board of Directors. Mark DeLancey, Executive Committee Chair." Director of M&D impact our arts community year legacy to awaken com- Director of M&D Antonella Bliss, of Coldwell Productions stated, "M&D and its role in the MWV. munity-based action around Productions states, "It is my Banker/ Wright Realty, win- maintains its leadership role, Vince Pelote, as the new social issues through the pleasure to announce that ner of several real estate relevance and effectiveness by Chairman of M&D, along venue of theatre, while collab- M&D Productions has elected awards and living in the valley carefully understanding and with the new M&D orating with others to make as its Chair, Vince Pelote, for over 20 years, now will balancing the opportunities Productions Board of our community a better place managing partner of daVinci serve as the new Vice and challenges that always Directors, continues a 11 plus to live." Consulting. Vince’s leadership President. Also serving on the and counsel will be a tremen- board is Elaine Kondrat in the dous asset to M&D position of Treasurer. Mrs. Productions in 2012. Kondrat currently works as NOW Accompanying him will be the accounting and purchasing seven additional great com- agent for the Department of ONLY munity leaders as well." Health and Human Services. 00! "M&D has a truly excep- Serving as the Secretary and $25. Did you know? tional and dedicated Board of co-chair for Educational Directors and membership, Committee will be Michelle and I am honored to have Cruz-Lottmann who current- Jen’s Friends is currently supporting been elected by them and look ly works at the Mount 46 local cancer patients. forward to serving as M&D Washington Observatory and Productions' holds a degree in Education. President of the Board in Chairing other seats on sever- Help your neighbor, your friend, 2012," stated Vince. Mr. al other committees will be DeLancey added, "In addition Charlie Mallar, owner of the your co-worker... to Vince’s leadership role as 1785 Inn; Heath Doucette 5 messages the 2012 Chair of M&D, we chair of the Guild, Karen to choose from Your choice of 5 inspirational charms on a are very pleased to announce 7 Gustafson; librarian at Fa it h , unisex leather necklace just $25, with all new members joining the Kennett Middle School will proceeds to benefit your friends and Board in 2012: Antonella be serving as co-chair of the Hope, neighbors through Jen’s Friends. Bliss, Vice President of the Educational committee and Courage, Board; Elaine Kondrat, chair of the Volunteer Wear a Jen’s Friends Amulet as a Treasurer; Michelle Cruz- Committee. Finally, Jill Believe Lottmann, Secretary and Burrows, who currently serves & Strength. symbol of support and help a local! Educational Co-Chair; Karen as the Development Director Gustafson, Educational Co- for Memorial Hospital will be The Jen’s Friends Amulet may be purchased at the following business locations: Chair and Volunteer sharing her expertise in serv- Fields of Ambrosia, The Mountain Ear, J Town Deli Committee Chair; Jill ing on the Special Events Burrows, Charlie Mallar, and Committee. North Country Fair Jewelers, Old Village Barbershop and Spruce Hurricane Heath Douchette, The Guild Mark DeLancey, Executive or call Jen’s Friends at 603-356-5083 The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 7 Charity Chatter

by Lisa DuFault

hen I first agreed to write this column for the MountainW EAR, the plan was to select a monthly topic that pertains to non-profits, and the public support of them, and to share some thoughts with the readers. In December I simply listed the numerous events that were planned for the month. So many readers expressed their pleasure with having all of the The Bartlett Recreation events on one page that they Department's annual Father/ could save that we have Daughter Dance will take place at changed the structure of the the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel column! Each month Mount Sunday, February 12. Washington Valley non-profit organizations offer a variety of Dance is Sunday, February fun, unique and educational 12th at the Attitash Grand events. Below are just some of The Congregational Church in Bartlett will serve up their "Famous February Suppers" each Saturday Summit Hotel at 6:00 pm. those events. evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For outdoor enthusiasts, For the little ones, there are online registration for the a number of play groups and evenings at 6:00 pm; Mount Children’s Museum and also gather on Fridays at 12:30 2012 Century Ride and story times: Remick Museum Washington Lodge will host February 16th for MWV pm for a Fleece Craft Bee. Hillclimb to benefit Tin in Tamworth hosts a pre- Carroll County RSVP for a Soccer Club. Moving just M&D Productions opens Mountain Conservation school story hour each benefit breakfast buffet barely into March, the 9th their 2012 season with Center opens February 1st. Monday at 10:00 am; Conway Sunday, February 5th from Annual Chilly Chili Cook Off Glengarry Glen Ross, Tin Mountain hosts “Alpine Public Library offers story 8:00 to 1:00 am; the 4th and Stroll is slated for March Thursday, February 9th. The Weather” Tuesday, January time for 2 year olds Tuesday at Annual Brunch at Parsonsfield 3rd. AMC Highland Center offers 31st from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and 10:30 am, for babies under 2 Seminary will take place In the arts, MWV Arts movies most evenings and “Bark, a Field Guide to Trees Wednesdays at 10:30 am and Saturday, February 11th from Association kicks off their Featured Programs which of the Northeast” Saturday, for 3 and 4 year olds 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Valley winter sessions with a six week include "Aconcagua: The February 4th from 9:00 am to Thursdays at 10:30 am and Promotions will host their class in Oil Painting begin- Roof of the Americas” 4:00 pm. Other programs Freedom Public Library’s pre- 2nd Annual “Cupcake Battle” ning February 1st at 6:00 pm. Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 happening at Tin Mountain in school story time is on Saturday, February 18th from Other long term classes pm. Thursday, February 9th February are “Take Your Wednesdays at 10:00 am. 1:00 to 3:30 pm. Flatbread offered by MWVAA and the Bartlett Public Library Tracking Skills to the Next More girls in grades 7 through Pizza will hold a 4:00 to 9:00 beginning in February include will host a program about Level” Tuesday, February 7th, 12, registration is now open pm event for Dollars for Drawing & Painting in Soft Black Bears at 6:00 pm. “Tracking Skills to the Next for the 2012 Miss Mount Scholars Tuesday, February Pastels, Watercolor for the Monday, February 27th, The Level –Field Session” Washington Valley Teen 21st, Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed Absolute Beginner, Sculpture, Friends of the Jackson Public Saturday, February 11th, Scholarship Event. offers a Dine-To-Donate each Painting with Wool…Rug Library Benjamin English Jr. “Falcons of New Hampshire” There are lots of fund-rais- Monday from 4:30 to 9:00 pm; Hooking, and the Cutting and his sister Jane English will Friday, February 10th, Ski ers and fun events centered on January 30th will benefit Tin Edge. These classes are in speak about their books at Tour in the Brownfield Bog dining in February. The Mountain Conservation addition to their weekly 4:00 pm. The 3rd Annual Saturday, February 18th, a Congregational Church in Center, February 13th the Friday Open Painters Studios Winter Waltz Party, to benefit Family Nature Program Bartlett hosts their annual Bartlett 8th grade class trip and bi-weekly Life Drawing Mountain Top Music Center Saturday, February 18th and “Famous February Church and February 27th programs. The Gibson is scheduled for Sunday, “Alpine Wildlife” Thursday, Suppers” each Saturday from AbilityPLUS. The Shannon Center for Senior Services February 11th at The Eagle February 23rd. The 5:00 to 7:00 pm; AMC Door Pub welcomes guests to provides 2 one hour lectures Mountain House from 7:30 to American Cancer Society’s Pinkham Notch Center hosts Pizza fund-raisers on each Monday at 12:30 pm 10:00 pm, while the Bartlett Hope on the Slopes Race to their International Dinner and Thursdays from 4:00 to 11:00 entitled “How to Look at and Recreation Department’s Beat Cancer is slated for Adventure Series Wednesday pm; February 2nd for MWV Understand Great Art”. They annual Father/Daughter Sunday, February 12th at Cranmore Mountain. Bretton Woods Adaptive Ski Program’s Annual Winter Blast fund-raiser is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th. If you’re looking for a weekly opportunity to meet people and do something fun, the Gibson Center holds Belly Dancing classes Thursday mornings at 9:00 am, and a variety of other weekly events. The Taoist Tai Chi Society offers a number of classes throughout the week in North Conway. There are informal ballroom dances at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Details and contact information for all of these events can be found at www.val- leypromotions.net. If your organization is hosting an event, please send the details to [email protected]. Remember to check with organizations for verification of the dates and times, as they may change.

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One (1) School Board for $3 per person. Please sign to join in the discussion. We ing exercises and warm-up The Member – one (1) year term up to bring cookies for the will meet at the Freedom movements to prepare for One (1) School Board crowd by calling 539-5176. Library on Monday, Jan 30 yoga postures. The heart of ‘FREEDOM Member – three (3) year term The Freedom Fire 10:30 a.m. Books are available each class is a sequence of pos- One (1) Auditor – one (1) Department Ladies Auxiliary at the library. tures that stretch, strengthen year term is sponsoring a spaghetti sup- Janet’s next basket making and balance the body. Each COLUMN’ One (1) Clerk – one (1) year per on Saturday, Jan. 28 from class is Saturday, Feb. 4 from session ends with deep relax- By Lisa Wheeler term 5-8 p.m. at the Town Hall. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Town ation and meditation, bring- [email protected] Filings may be made with Cost is $5 per person or $15 Hall. Participants will be making mind, body, and spirit into the Town Clerk on Monday per family. All Proceeds will ing a Bread Basket with a state of harmony and bal- Filing period for vacancies evenings 6:30-8 p.m., be given to Billy McIntyre Pottery Handles. Cost is $30. ance. Boggess is known for for Town Office elected posi- Tuesdays 12 noon to 8 p.m., who is recuperating from a Call Janet at 539-7757 to reg- her ability to create a safe, tions and in the Freedom Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. successful kidney transplant. ister. nourishing environment; pro- School District will com- and 6:30-8 p.m., Saturday Billy is the son of Freedom Saturday, Feb. 11 is the date moting the use of props, mence on Wednesday, Jan. 25, mornings 9 a.m. to 12 noon, residents Bill and Carol for the annual Parsonfield and/or suggesting modifica- 2012 through Friday, Feb. 3, and on Friday, Feb. 3, 3-5 McIntyre. Seminary Valentine Brunch. tions when appropriate. 2012, at 5 p.m. The following p.m. Ready to bead? Join Bonnie Treat your sweetie to a deli- Beginners are welcome. positions are open for filing: News from the Freedom the Bead Lady at the Town cious brunch from 9:30-12:30 Please wear loose, comfort- Village Store: Bonnie Hall on Sunday, Jan. 29 from at the Seminary on Rt. 160. able clothes. The drop-in rate TOWN OFFICES: Burroughs will be feted this 1-4 p.m. Bonnie has lots of Cost is $12 or $5 for those ten is $12; or one may purchase a One (1) Selectman – three (3) coming Friday night, Jan. 27 new heart beads and pendants, and under. Call Freedom’s Jan 10-class coupon booklet for year term at 6 p.m. for her photography just in time to create some- Smith at 539-5233 FMI. $100, with no expiration One (1) Moderator – two (2) and her jewelry at the FVS. thing special for Valentine’s The Freedom Historical dates. Please note that classes year term All are welcome to come and Day. Society is sponsoring a photo are not canceled for holidays. One (1) Supervisor of the enjoy Bonnie’s crafts, have The second movie in the contest. The calendar's theme Weather cancellations will be Checklist – six (6) year term some refreshments and do library's Winter Film Series, is "Barns of Freedom ". in accordance with the school One (1) Trustee of the Trust some early Valentine shop- "The Hedgehog" will be Winning photos will be used cancellations. For more infor- Funds – one (1) year term ping for the sweethearts in shown on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 4 in their 2013 calendar. For mation, call Boggess at 603- One (1) Trustee of the Trust your life. This coming week- p.m. The movie is based on contest details and entry 367-9911. Funds – three (3) year term end will also be another Hot the popular book "The forms visit their website free- Looking for something One (1) Cemetery Trustee – Lunch Saturday at the FVS. Elegance of the Hedgehog". domhistoricalsociety.org or extra fun this winter? Why three (3) year term Winner of last week’s 50/50 Admission and popcorn are stop by the Village Store to not try ballroom dancing? Two (2) Planning Board was Peter Park. free. The movie will be fol- learn more. There are several couples who Members – three (3) year The library will be having lowed by a soup & bread sup- Sharon Boggess, M.Ed. are starting a ballroom danc- terms Pizza & Movie night on per for anyone who would like continues her ongoing multi- ing class on Thursday One (1) Library Trustee – Friday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. The to stay for a bite to eat and a level Kripalu yoga classes at evenings and are looking for a three (3) year term movie is "Mr. Popper’s chance to discuss the movie. the Freedom Town Hall on few more couples to join in SCHOOL OFFICES: Penguins" rated PG. 'Cutting for Stone' is the Monday evenings from 6-7:30 the fun. Call Terri at 539-2740 One (1) Moderator – one (1) Delicious cheese pizza from title of this month’s book club p.m. All classes begin with a FMI. year term Freedom Market is available selection. Everyone is invited meditative centering, breath-

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 9 On the Rockpile Sunday was a perfect day on the Summit

Roger Pushor With the snow Saturday came Weather Observer / an EMS Mountaineering IT Specialist group for an overnight stay on the Summit. Sunday was a onday started perfect day on the Summit for off in the a VIP tour group to make clear with their way up in the Snow Cat. 120 miles of This past week has seen the visibility reported snow pack increase howeverM that didn't last long from 27 inches to 29 inches. as fog settled in until With winds forecast to be in Thursday morning when the 90-110 mile per hour again visibility was 120-130 range and Wind Chills of 35- miles. By Thursday afternoon 45 below forecast for things were closing in again Wednesday shift change this and would stay that way until week was postponed until Friday evening. Friday Thursday which turned out to evening brought clearing be the best decision. The ride overnight with snow starting up the mountain in the Snow in the early morning hours. Tractor was just spectacular with nearly clear skies and 120-130 mile visibility. Being WEATHER new to Mount Washington I still find it amazing how the MT. WASHINGTON road will have several feet of OBSERVATORY snow on it in some places and Compiled by in others the wind has blown Observatory Staff all the snow off and you can Date High Low Prec. Snow see the pavement. 16-Jan 12 -7 0.00 0.0 The near perfect weather 17-Jan 31 11 0.10 1.1 Sunday brought a VIP tour to 18-Jan 28 -14 0.04 0.2 the Summit and a number of 19-Jan 5 -9 0.07 1.2 hikers who were taking the opportunity to enjoy the fine 20-Jan 4 -12 0.20 3.6 Ryan and Brian relaxing in the Snow Cat on the ride up for Shift Change 21-Jan 4 -2 0.07 1.4 weather. We also have a cou- 22-Jan 19 1 0.00 0.0 ple of special guest that came up Sunday that will be staying who they are right now how- over the next few weeks you'll they've been shooting up here Highest gust recorded on January with us until Shift Change on ever I can say if you watch find out and be able to see on the Summit. 18th at 129 mph from the SW Wednesday. I can't tell you WGME News and Weather some of the incredible footage • SMARTWOOL TOPS, BOTTOMS AND SOCKS • MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES • 200+ HATS • AOO AESI N OT ICE CSI EZ EDAP • HEADLAMPS PETZL • SKIS BC FISCHER • BOOTS AND SKIS RACE SALOMON Ski with Bobby V A King Pine seasonal program for adults

WINTER FAMILY FUN East Madison, NH – The King Pine Ski & Snowboard HEADQUARTERS School at King Pine Ski Area in East Madison, NH, is offering a seasonal program for active adult intermediate IT’S QUALITY TIME! skiers. With a focus on camaraderie, Mt. Washington Valley veteran ski instructor SnowCoach Tours are up and running Bob Vadeboncoeur, aka Bobby V., will guide the group Cross Country Skiing conditions are GREAT through an exploration of all things skiing. rectly skiing becomes effort- Focusing on fellowship and less.’ One member said, ‘I Tubing Hill is Open fun, some topics that are being have lost my fear.’ Another covered in this weekly pro- member drives up from Dover Snowshoeing trails are open gram are current or modern every Tuesday just to partici- technique, terrain, tactics and pate in this program.” Outfitters Shop is open equipment. The King Pine Ski and Bobby V. is a PSIA certified Snowboard School has dedi- Level III instructor with a cated instructors whom have Glenview Café is serving daily wealth of experience and a over 100 years of combined personality to match. teaching experience. The The program began at the PSIA-Certified Ski School, EXPERIENCE GREATNESS! beginning of January, but state of the art rental equip- Bobby V is still inviting you to ment and ideal teaching ter- join this fun group, make rain make King Pine the place friends and raise your level of to step into the exciting world OUTFITTERS SHOP skiing. “It’s as much a drop-in of snowsports. program as it is a seasonal pro- King Pine and Purity OPEN DAILY! gram.” This seasonal program Spring Resort, located on IR SPIKES MICRO meets Tuesday mornings in Route 153 in East Madison, the King Pine baselodge for NH, are owned and operated WINTER FOOTWEAR • SWIX WAX FOR ALPINE, SNOWBOARD & NORDIC • TUBBS SNOWSHOES & POLES coffee and muffins and then by The Hoyt Family and have hits the slopes around 9:30am. welcomed guests since the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center Bobby V says, “Response to early 1900’s. Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch • www.greatglentrails.com • (603) 466-2333 this new program has been Additional information can ALOMON fantastic. Class members are be found at •S SPORTHILL WOMEN’S MID LAYERS • KIDS CROSS COUNTRY SKIS • CLIF BARS • saying ‘Now I understand.’ www.kingpine.com or by call- ‘When I do the technique cor- ing (800) 373-3754.

Page 10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Valley Business Stay Work Play and Governor Lynch committed to keeping 20-30 year-olds in New Hampshire

tay Work Play has part- New Hampshire has a tradi- will help kick-off a new phase Grappone Automotive Group, more college students to stay nered with New tion of producing a highly for Stay Work Play and help Sheehan Phinney Bass and work and play in the state after Hampshire Governor skilled and educated workforce better bridge the needs of our Green, Campus Compact, New graduation. The effort gained John Lynch and the but NH’s population and work- business community with the Hampshire Public Radio, additional support through the New Hampshire force are aging. Meanwhile, needs of our student population Leadership New Hampshire, work of the Governor’s Task SCharitable Foundation to host many New Hampshire high who are currently looking Plymouth State University, Force on Young Worker an event on January 26th aimed school students attend college beyond New Hampshire’s bor- Cookson Stephens Corp, Dyn Recruitment and Retention, at partnering with organizations outside of New Hampshire, and ders for professional opportuni- Inc. and Business New which recommended the cre- throughout the state to help many New Hampshire college ties. Hampshire Magazine. ation of an independent organi- retain and attract 20-30 year graduates leave the state to seek “At Dyn we equate Stay Work About Stay Work Play: Stay zation to lead an effort to serve olds and encourage them to stay employment. Stay Work Play’s Play to the 21st Century equiva- Work Play is a 501(c)3 non- younger workers in the state and work and play in New goal is to keep New Hampshire lent of a travel and tourism profit organization established create a web portal that could Hampshire. Governor Lynch in the minds of young people as bureau - a necessary institution in 2009 to build off the work of serve their informational and has sent out invitations to more they consider employment and for generation X and millennials the 55% Initiative, an effort networking needs. Additional than 50 organizations through- lifestyle options. Securing a to stay and be attracted to the originally launched by the information on the organization out the state to help Stay Work young workforce is vital to New state,” said Jeremy Hitchcock, University System of New can be found on the website, Play build their Board of Hampshire’s economy, and Stay CEO of Dyn. “The old NH Hampshire to help encourage www.stayworkplay.org Advisors, a coalition made up of Work Play is leading the way in Advantage where we hope that small and large businesses and an effort to make our state more the world educates our students other organizations throughout attractive to young workers. and that they move back to NH New Hampshire with a focus on As Michael Skelton, is an obsolete theory. Stay Work retaining our young educated Corporate Communications at Play has been, and will continue workforce. Public Service of New to be, instrumental in Dyn's "As Governor, my top priori- Hampshire, said, "Ensuring growth and success as a great ty remains giving businesses the New Hampshire's business place to work." tools they need to be successful community continues to grow Please note that this event is and create jobs. But in order to and thrive in large part depends by invitation only, but to find fill those jobs, we need to ensure on a vibrant workforce. By out more about the Stay Work New Hampshire continues to encouraging young workers to Play Board of Advisors includ- have a highly skilled and educat- remain in New Hampshire, Stay ing how your organization may ed workforce," Governor Lynch Work Play plays an important get involved, please visit said. "Our young people are role in building the workforce of http://stayworkplay.org/about- vital to the future of our work- tomorrow.” us/board-advisors or contact force and our state's economy. Stay Work Play is proud to Executive Director, Kate That's why I encourage busi- invite business and community Luczko, [email protected], nesses and organizations from leaders from all over New (603) 860-2245. Founding Stay across New Hampshire to part- Hampshire to learn more about Work Play Board of Advisors ner with Stay Work Play so that their efforts and discuss how members include: Public we can keep the creativity and business, education, and govern- Service of New Hampshire, talents of more of our young ment leaders can work collabo- University System of New people here in New ratively to support ongoing eco- Hampshire, New Hampshire Hampshire." nomic, workforce, and commu- College and University Council, nity development. This event New Hampshire Housing,

Photo by Daniel Houde Pictured here are Bob Hoyt, General Manager of King Pine, and JP Goodwin, artist and King Pine ski school instructor. One of a kind painted skis

The Mount Washington Arts Association (MWVAA), a 501 C3 non-profit organization, recently held a holiday fundraiser offering for sale original, one of a kind painted skis creat- ed by their artists. All proceeds went to the MWVAA. Artist and trustee of the association, JP Goodwin painted a ski rendition of King Pine Ski Area honoring the resort’s 50th anniversary season. The MWVAA has enjoyed support from King Pine and Purity Spring Resort throughout the years and is pleased that they chose to donate to the event this year by purchasing this unique ski.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 11 Valley Education ‘Give Kids a Smile’ provides NH children free dental care in the north country Conway, NH- Give Kids A Hampshire Dental Society In most locations, dentists Smile and dentists across and the Northeast Delta will provide free dental serv- New Hampshire will help Dental Foundation are annu- ices in cooperation with local kick-off this year’s National al supporters of this cam- schools. The program covers Children’s Dental Health paign. the entire state from the month on Friday, February 3, According to the American North Country to Nashua. 2012, by offering children Dental Association, oral To learn more about from low-income families health is closely linked to enrolling a child in a Give free dental services, including overall health, and dental dis- Kids A Smile clinic, parents dental examinations, clean- ease is the most prevalent should talk to their child’s ings, fluoride treatments and childhood disease. Dental school nurse or dental office sealants. disease is also almost com- as soon as possible. Last year more than 9,235 pletely preventable through To schedule an appoint- dentists and 28,481 volun- regular dental visits, brush- ment with participating den- teers participated in Give ing, flossing and access to tists in the Conway area, Kids A Smile day by provid- fluoride. referrals are coordinated ing care to an estimated “While there is still a lot to through Conway Elementary 396,877 children nationwide. do, we have seen real School, but office inquiries The event, supported by the progress in getting children are welcome. American Dental Association better access to dental care in Conway Oral Healthcare - (ADA), has been held each New Hampshire,” says Jim Dr. Eric Hirschfeld-51 year since 2003. Here in the Williamson, from the New Washington St, Conway, NH Granite State, the New Hampshire Dental Society. (603 447-1999). Local Students Named to Dean's List at the University of Vermont The following area stu- Catherine S. Hall of Center Luke P. Apfeld of dents have been named to the Conway, NH, a first-year stu- Wolfeboro, NH, a junior dean's list for the fall 2011 dent majoring in Professional majoring in English in the semester at the University of Nursing in the College of College of Arts & Sciences. Vermont: Nursing & Health Sciences. To be named to the dean's Brendan A. Greenwald of Taylor M. Gardella of lists, students must have a Moultonborough, NH, a jun- Chocorua, NH, a first-year grade-point average of 3.0 or ior majoring in Business student majoring in Biology better and rank in the top 20 Administration in the School in the College of Arts & percent of their class in their Courtesy of Tamworth Community School of Business Administration. Sciences. respective college or school. Senior Clara Hodges and Junior Trista Goddard had high praises for their experience as Legislative Pages. Community School students serve as legislative pages In Concord

TAMWORTH: On impassioned talk. What great Wednesday, January 4, 2012, preparation for the “Salon two students from The Series” Goddard and Hodges Community School in South are involved in at The Tamworth were privileged to Community School. serve at the State Capitol in All winter, Community Concord as Legislative Pages School students are reading for the first session of the essays by philosophers and year. The duties Trista thinkers of the 18th and 19th Goddard of Sandwich and centuries, when “salons”, or Clara Hodges of Tuftonboro social gatherings in homes, assumed for the day had them served as a venue for dis- running up and down the cussing emerging ideas of the State House stairs, copying day. Beginning at 1:00 PM and delivering various docu- each Thursday through the ments and bills under consid- end of February, students, fac- eration to members of the ulty and interested visitors can New Hampshire House of engage each other in debating Representatives. the relevance of these thinkers Walter Sword, House to our world today. No doubt, Sergeant-at-Arms', and his Goddard and Hodges will assistant, Beth Rousselle, kept once again be surrounded by the girls busy. Asked about impassioned voices. Topics her day as a Page, Hodges range from the role of gov- says, “I learned a lot about the ernment to human nature, the way that bills are passed. It principles of morality, and the gave me a good perspective on rights of man. how our Representatives are The Community School is real people and not just face- an independent day school for less voters.” Working in the boys and girls in grades 6 – 12. midst of real legislative pro- Located on over 300 acres ceedings on the floor of the along Bunker Hill Road in New Hampshire House South Tamworth, the school proved to be unbelievably has been serving students exciting! “It was an excellent from central New Hampshire experience. I’d love to go and neighboring communities again,” enthuses Goddard. in Maine for 22 years. For Acting as messengers more information or to sched- between the Representatives, ule a tour, call 323-7000 or the girls were surrounded by visit communityschoolnh.org.

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Q & A

Dennis Coughlin Derek Small (left), of The W.I.L.D. Center and Zoological Park, answers questions from children about the Artic Fox, during an appearance at the MWV Children's Museum, in North Conway, NH, on January 20th, 2012. Stephanie Tilton Named to Dean's List at Western New England University Stephanie N. Tilton of the fall semester of 2011. achieving a semester grade Wolfeboro, NH, has been Tilton is a Senior majoring point average of 3.30 or named to the Dean's List at in Accounting. Students are higher. Western New England for named to the Dean's List for Area students named to Dean's List at Wheaton College The following students 2015, is pursuing a major in East Wakefield and a member have been named to the Undeclared. of the Class of 2012, is pursu- Dean's List for the fall 2011 Kimberley Hurst, a resi- ing a major in Philosophy. semester at Wheaton College dent of Chatham and a mem- To earn Dean's List honors, in Norton, Mass.: ber of the Class of 2015, is a student must complete at Robert Butcher-Nesbitt, a pursuing a major in least three graded courses and resident of North Sandwich Undeclared. earn a grade point average of and a member of the Class of Tyler Poliquin, a resident of 3.5 or above.

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 13 Valley Education Conway Elementary School The lack of snow and cold weather has not hindered the Conway Elementary School community from getting out and being active. We encourage our staff and students to stay physically fit throughout the year. We reinforce this through our Health & Wellness committee’s “Being Active” contest and our weekly ESSC Jr. Ski program. Our “Being Active” contest is an exciting way we pro- mote our staff and students to be physically fit. Each month students can submit a photo or drawing of themselves or family members, out doing some sort of physical activity. The photos and drawing are placed on our bulletin board in the lobby. The names of participants will be collected and one name will be drawn each month to win a prize. Some of the prizes we have are: family snowshoeing at Tin Mountain, skating at the Ham Arena, a family pass to Kahuna Laguna water park, bowling at Saco Valley Lanes, passes to Great Glen Trails, and more to come. We would like to thank everyone who so generously Photos: courtesy of Conway Elementary School donated. We continue to support physical fitness through our Every Tuesday our students afternoon of fun filled alpine Cranmore Mountain, and lace up their skates and hit weekly ESSC ski program. gear up, load the bus and and cross country skiing. volunteer Mrs. Erin Perry, the ice. This provides our head to the mountain for an Without the help of ESSC, this weekly opportunity students, not only with fresh would not be achievable. air on the walks to and from For those students who the arena, but lots of physical are interested in activities exercise as well. other than skiing, the Ham We would like to thank the Arena opens their facility to Ham Arena, and all the other the Conway Elementary volunteers, who so generous- community. We bundle up, ly give their time each week, walk to the indoor skating so that our students have the rink, and enjoy an hour and a opportunity to stay active half of active skate time. and keep moving. Staff and students eagerly Conway Resident Rebecca Skelton Earns Honors at Connecticut College Rebecca Skelton, a member Dean's Honors is a recogni- of the class of 2015 at tion for students who have Connecticut College and a earned a grade point average resident of Conway, has been of at least 3.66, and Dean's named to the Dean's High High Honors is a recognition Honors list for the 2011 fall for students who have earned semester. a grade point average of at At Connecticut College, least 3.78. Angela Stockbridge Named to Mount Ida College's Dean's List Angela Stockbridge, a residents honored for outstand- dent of Wakefield, NH, has ing academic achievement by been named to the Dean's being named to the Dean's List for the 2011 fall semes- List. To make the Dean's ter at Mount Ida College in List, students must have a Newton, Massachusetts. grade point average of 3.33 Angela is one of 409 stu- or above.

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Page 14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Out & About Photos by Dennis Coughlin

Away They Go All at once, competitors began the 8th Annual TD Bank White Mountain Classic 30K ski race, hosted by the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, on January 21st, 2012, in Jackson, NH. Competitors used the classic cross-country ski technique, in a 30 kilometer (18.64 miles) marathon on the trail systems in and around Jackson Village.

On The Run Competitors kick up snow at the start of the 2nd Annual Whitaker Woods Snowshoe Scramble, to benefit The Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation, on January 21st, 2012, in North Conway, NH. Warming Up Don Fredrikson (left), of Conway, Scott Mason, of Warwick, RI, and Chris Jasparro, of Bristol, RI, warm up prior to The 2nd Annual Whitaker Woods Snowshoe Scramble, to benefit The Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation, on January 21st, 2012, in North Conway, NH. On Track Sally Swenson, of North Conway, NH, and mother of 3- time US Olympian, Carl Swenson, competed in the 8th Annual TD Bank White Mountain Classic 30K ski race, hosted by the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, on January 21st, 2012, in Jackson, NH. Competitors used the classic cross-country ski technique, in a 30 kilometer (18.64 miles) marathon on the trail systems in and around Jackson Village.

The Joy Of Competition George Hall, of Craftsbury Common, Vermont, enjoyed com- peting in the 8th Annual TD Bank White Mountain Classic 30K ski race, hosted by the Road Crew Road Crew members (from left), Dick Devellian, Mike Leahy, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, on January Walter Yaceshyn, and Bengt Karlsson, made the road crossing at Carter 21st, 2012, in Jackson, NH. Competitors used Notch Rd. safe for competitors, during the 8th Annual TD Bank White the classic cross-country ski technique, in a 30 Mountain Classic 30K ski race, hosted by the Jackson Ski Touring kilometer (18.64 miles) marathon on the trail Foundation, on January 21st, 2012, in Jackson, NH. systems in and around Jackson Village.

Pride In Our Nation A ceremony honoring US service personnel was held at the base of Attitash Mountain Resort, in Bartlett, NH, on January 21st, 2011, as part of the ski area's event filled 5th Annual Military Salute Weekend of January 21st & 22nd.

Skiing With Old Glory Fred Shine, of Burlington, MA, leads a parade of flags in honor of US service personnel, during the 5th Annual Military Salute Weekend, held at Attitash Mountain Resort, in Bartlett, NH, on January 21st, 2012.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 15 Valley Round-Ups "Ski to the clouds" race on Mt. Washington Snow deals and family fun Presented by maxiglide, scheduled for February 26th, 2012- Kids Rule Mountain Camps and Family Events Make February the Month for registration now open and limited to only 150 skiers Families to hit the Slopes The Ski to the Clouds race is returning to the snow covered The month of February p.m. in the Base Lodge. Mt. Washington Auto Road for attracts more families to the For more information visit the 16th year on February 26th, ski slopes than any other bromley.com. 2012. This challenging event, month. With snow finally thought by many to be North blanketing New England ski Cranmore America's toughest 10k race, slopes, Jiminy Peak Mountain February 18, 2012 takes place on the Northeast's Resort in MA, Cranmore Cranapalooza - Hollywood highest peak and includes a Mountain Resort in NH, and Themed event with fireworks climb of more than 2200 vertical Bromley in VT are announc- and family entertainer, feet over the final 6K of the ing February family programs, Marcus Gale. course. events and online specials. The Ski to the Clouds is pre- February 25, 2012 sented by Maxiglide and is limit- is sold out. Mt. Washington. Each event, Kids Rule Mountain Camps Cranapalooza - ed to a field of only 150 skiers. A $1400 prize purse is being whether a footrace, bike race, The KidsRule Mountain Halloween Theme Some competitors are there to offered by the presenting spon- car race, or even on skis or Camps, offered at all three Halloween themed event attempt to make or break a sor, Maxiglide. The prizes will snowshoes brings out those who resorts, are based on the suc- with fireworks, live music record, while others consider it be allotted as follows: are passionate about their cessful learning programs. All from Josh Cramoy, and family an opportunity to personally test MEN: 1st place $250; 2nd sport....and for reasons both three resorts are known for entertainment from Bobo-T- their abilities in this mountain place $150; 3rd place $100 obvious and subtle, their heritage of skiing and Clown. environment. In either case, WOMEN: 1st place $250; 2nd Mt.Washington continues to be riding instruction across gen- For more information visit participants will find themselves place $150; 3rd place $100 the place those passionate com- erations of families. KidsRule cranmore.com. skiing in a winter wonderland, Top Male over 40: $200 petitors come to make their Mountain Camps combine the while taking in the most spec- Top Female over 40: $200 mark, even if it's just for the best practices of more than Jiminy Peak tacular views imaginable of the Volunteer registration is also experience of being here," 120 years of teaching experi- Every weekend and holiday Presidential range and beyond. now open for those who would observed Howie Wemyss, ence to offer a fresh approach Jiminy hosts fun activities for There will be a mass start at like to be a part of this uniquely General Manager of the Mt. to instruction. kids- including magic shows 10 am on race day. Online regis- exciting event without making Washington Auto Road and and crafts. Ski and stay slope- tration closes on February 24th the 10k climb! All volunteers Great Glen Trails Outdoor February Family Events side deals at Jiminy Peak at 12 pm. Any available slots left will be given lunch on event day Center. Bromley Mountain Resort’s all-suite after that will be offered on Feb. and day passes for Great Glen For more information or to February 18, 2012 hotel and vacation homes 25th. There will be no day of Trails. register as either a racer or vol- February Festival time. A offer great family deals. race registration. An early regis- "Our Ski to the Clouds race unteer, please call the Mt. torchlight parade starts at 7:15 Presidents’ Week packages are tration discounted price of $35 is another great example of the Washington Auto Road or p.m., followed by fireworks. available and include two lift will be offered through Feb. kind of uniquely compelling Great Glen Trails at 603-466- Then there’s dancing at the tickets, free night skiing and 20th, followed by a rate of $45 events that have always been and 3988 or online at www.skitothe- Wild Boar Restaurant, silent nightly kid activities including until Feb. 25th or until the race continue to be a part of life on clouds.com. auction, vacation raffle, face painting, magicians, and dessert tasting and all of the crafts. Non-package savings other activities from 8-11:00 options are available as well. Bob Marley Comedy Night to Benefit MWV Ski Team The Mount Washington is one of the few comics to do Valley Ski Team's comedy the complete late- night TV night and scholarship benefit circuit: "The Late Show" with auction features comedy star David Letterman, "The Bob Marley at the Atittash Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, Grand Summit Hotel, Bartlett "Late Night" with Conan NH. Doors open at 6:30 PM O'Brien and "The Late Late on Feb 18, 2012with light Show" with Craig Ferguson appetizers, cash bar, games, and Craig Kilborn. For more and silent and live auctions. on Bob, see: Proceeds support valley alpine http://www.bmarley.com/ ski racing and racers through When: 6:30 PM MWV Ski Team and its ath- Grand Summit Hotel, 775 lete scholarship fund. US Route 302, Bartlett,NH . Returning to this event for a Buy tickets online second year is stand-up comic http://www.brownpapertick- Bob Marley, one of the hottest ets.com/event/214684 and most sought-after come- FMI Contact Martha Leich dians in the country. He has Phone: 603-356-7627 been featured in his own spe- Email: skiteam@roadrun- cial on Comedy Central, and ner.com

Page 16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Valley Round-Ups Mount Washington Valley Masonic Lodge Fly Fishing Film Tour 2012 Sponsors a Breakfast Buffet Get your Fish ON North Conway, NH – On 50/50 drawings will be held. great way to start your Saturday, February 4, 6:30-9:30 Sunday February 5th, 2012, For any additional questions Sunday. Breakfast is served the Mount Washington or information contact from 8 AM to 11 AM, and the PM at Leura Hill Eastman Valley Masonic Lodge opens Carroll County R.S.V.P at dining hall is handicapped its doors once again to host (603) 356-9331. accessible. Performing Arts Center its monthly breakfast buffet The Lodge is located above 100% of the proceeds to benefit RSVP, the Carroll the movie theater in North raised will go directly to the This years Fly Fishing Film once again, demonstrating fly County Retired Seniors Conway Village across from charity. All of the costs are Tour held at the Leura Hill tying techniques they are best Volunteer Program for deliv- Schouler Park. All you can paid by the Lodge and sup- Eastman Performing Arts known for, perfection. North ering Meals on Wheels and eat pancakes, sausage, ham, ported by the Valley Center on February 4 from Country Angler and Trout medical transport throughout corned beef hash, baked Originals. The breakfasts are 6:30 through 9:30 PM proves Unlimited Chapters will be Carroll County. Typically beans, potatoes, fresh fruit, offered to any local non-prof- to be more exciting than its onsite with a host of informa- 15,000 miles a month are chef attended omelet station, it charity in the area as a pub- last year New England Debut. tion about their local projects logged by these volunteers cereals, oatmeal, pastries, lic service by the Lodge. According to Thad Robinson, and ways to get involved. Lake delivering over 6000 meals juices, tea, hot chocolate, and You can also access all F3T Filmmaker and Road Region Catering will have per month. The breakfast coffee are all on the menu, for upcoming events at the lodge Manager, “This year’s specta- delicious appetizers and drinks cost is by donation at the a small donation to the host- website: http://www.mtwash- cle promises a greater sense of available for film attendees to door. Everyone is urged to ed Charity. This popular ingtonlodge.com/lodge- adventure and diversity of purchase and enjoy through- bring a food pantry item. event is a “must attend” to newsandevents.html content than any prior tour. out the evening. Through out the breakfast support local charities and is a We’ve got some amazing seg- The Fly Fishing Film Tour ments from destinations like is Tin Mountain’s annual the Bahamas, Belize, Alaska, fundraiser for their Brook Bartlett Public Library News New Zealand and Canada.’ Trout Habitat Restoration There will be an Open questions regarding the survey theme is Dream Big, Read! The closest showing of this Project. The Brook Trout House & Program at the and its results as well as offering Volunteers are always needed national film tour is 80 miles Project is an ongoing research Bartlett Public Library on tips for residents to peacefully to participate in this program to our east, which shows you project supported by the Thursday February 9 (weather coexist with bears. which the Trustees hope to how hip Tin Mountain is by USDA-Natural Resources date Thursday February 16) Come and find out about the expand. bringing the best Fly Fishing Conservation Services from 6 -8:30 p.m. many services and programs Did you know that February Film to our own back yard. (NRCS), National Trout The Trustees, the library the library has to offer. 7, 2012 marks the bicentennial The Fryeburg Academy- Unlimited ‘Embrace-A- staff and the Friends of the Consider joining the Friends of the birth of Charles Leura Hill Eastman Stream’ grant, Norcross Library will be hosting the who support the library with Dickens? Check out the library Performing Arts Center doors Foundation, and the Davis event which is open to all resi- monthly book discussions, spe- display case which honors the will open at 6:30 on Saturday, Family Foundation and has dents/homeowners of the cial programs, annual book & prolific career of this Victorian February 4th for the silent partnered with local Trout town. bake sale, newsletter, web site, era author. auction boasting items such as Unlimited chapter, Saco The evening’s program on museum passes, a book and gift Refreshments will be served. a GLX 9’ 6 weight rod from Valley Angler for volunteer Black Bears in New Hampshire bag for all Bartlett newborns The program is presented free an Anonymous Donor; a assistance and much more. will be presented by Jaclyn & and their mothers and many of charge. Large Fly box filled with The Fly Fishing Film Tour Nancy Comeau. Jaclyn is a other endeavors. For more information about Northeast Freshwater fundraiser would not be possi- graduate student at the Library Director Kathy van the Bartlett Public Library Collection from S.S. Flies; a ble without the generosity of University of New Hampshire Deursen will provide informa- please check out the web site, Fishpond Avalanche Lunch Fryeburg Academy and spon- and conducted a survey of resi- tion on new technologies and www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org. Box with a Telluride Food sorship from North Country dents from six New Hampshire services provided at the library. Those wishing further infor- Flask & Insulated Carry Case Angler, S.S. Flies, and Bass towns including Bartlett Trustee Jean Garland will mation may contact library from North Country Angler; Pro-Auburn NY. To learn regarding human-bear con- have books on the history of director, Kathy van Deursen at an Osprey Reel from Bass Pro; more about Tin Mountain flicts. Nancy is an employee of the town as well as a map that 374-2755 or Trustee chair, Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket Conservation Center contact the New Hampshire Fish & are available for purchase. Marcia Burchstead at 356- and a Micro Puff Hooded 603-447-6991, to purchase Game Department and spe- Trustee Beverly Sarapin will 8462. Jacket and plenty of Hardy & tickets for the event contact cializes in nuisance bears. The discuss the children’s Summer Greys Baseball caps for door the Fryeburg Academy Box presentation will allow for Reading Program. This year’s prizes. Office at 207-935-9232. S.S. Flies staff will be onsite Dick Pollock Photographs on Display Hope on the Slopes at the Tin Mountain Nature Gallery Race to Beat Cancer Now through mid manipulating his work of giclee prints – wildlife and February. Culminating with although he admires what can scenic photos on canvas and The American Cancer Society’s 35th an artist public reception Fri, be produced by those who do. these are the subject of his Feb 10 at 5:30 PM-7 PM - As he has gained experience current exhibit at the Annual Hope on the Slopes Falcon of NH Nature as a photographer he has Handcrafters Barn. He has Race to beat cancer will take gather donations from friends Program Immediately become more aware of the had exhibitions of his work at place in North Conway on and family and enjoy a fun- Following importance of light in pro- the Conway Library, the Sunday, February 12th at filled day on the slopes. Local photographer Dick ducing an interesting image. Madison Library and has par- Cranmore Mountain Resort. Minimum contribution of Pollock stretched canvas pho- He tries to pay more atten- ticipated in shows at Participants enjoy a day of $75.00 per participant ($50.00 tographs grace the walls of tion to seeking out lighting MWVAA. fun, exercise, and camaraderie, for those 17 and under) the Tin Mountain conditions that will do that. If Dick Pollock’s work on while honoring someone they includes a full day lift or 2- Conservation Center Nature the early morning light is display at the Tin Mountain love whom this disease has hour tubing pass. To register Learning Gallery now spectacular he’s in the car and Nature Learning Center on affected. Whether you’re a and for more information through February culminat- out chasing the view! Bald Hill Road in Albany can recreational skier, a snow- please go to ing with an artist public Part of his motivation to be viewed Monday through boarder, a downhill racer, a www.cancer.org/racetobeat- reception on Friday, do what he does relates to the Friday, from 9 through 5 PM, tubing enthusiast, or just want cancer or call Kathy Metz, February 10 at 5:30 PM. His impact of good scenic pho- and during scheduled nature to help in the fight against American Cancer Society, painterly camera images tography on individuals. He programs; all pieces are for cancer, you can join this Community Executive at 603- depict New England scenes believes that, done right, sale and will make a unique worthwhile event. Participants 356-3719 or (800) ACS-2345. from the eye of discernment. photographs help to heighten Valentine’s gift to a loved one. The inspiration and motiva- people’s appreciation for the A percentage of the sale ben- tion for his work comes pri- environment. efits Tin Mountain environ- marily from immersion in the For Dick, photography mental programs. Come Gibson Center’s 13th Annual outdoor world. Having shifted from an avocation to a meet the artist on February climbed all of the 4,000 foot- professional occupation. Dick 10th from 5:30 to 7 PM, and ers in New Hampshire, and is currently the President of stay after for the live falcon Live & Silent Auction being an active skier, cyclist, the North Country Camera presentation beginning at 7 St the Gibson Center for Raffle*Cash Bar, Live & Silent kayaker he has developed a Club and is a freelance pho- PM (reservations are request- Senior Services. Thursday Auction $10 Per Person, deep appreciation for things tographer for The Mountain ed for the Falcons of New February 9, 2012. 5:30 PM Reservations Suggested 356- wild and scenic. Ear newspaper. He is a juried Hampshire nature program). Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvers. 3231 His goal as a photographer member of the Mt For more information on this 7:00PM Live Auction, 50/50 is to capture subject matter in Washington Valley Arts exhibit or Tin Mountain its natural light. He doesn’t Association. Dick’s current Programs call Tin Mountain believe in spending hours endeavor is to develop a line at 603-447-6991. The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 17 Valley Round-Ups Eat at Joseph's Spaghetti Shed Adult Nature Course: Alpine Weather and support Tin Mountain Tuesday, January 31, 6-9pm environmental education Join Brian Clark, Rebecca Scholand, and Ryan Knapp Monday, January 30 from the Mount Washington Observatory for a discussion Come enjoy dinner at non-profit environmental about the weather experienced Joseph's spaghetti shed on education organization serv- in the White Mountain Alpine Monday, January 30 and a ingthe greater Mount area. Learn about the extreme percentage of proceeds will Washington Area for over 30 environment that the alpine generously be donated to Tin years. For more information zone endures and the factors Mountain Conservation contact TinMountain at 603- that make the summit of Center. Delicious dinners are 447-6991 or visit www.tin- Mount Washington “Home of served 4:30 to 9 PM. mountain.org the World’s Worst Weather.” Tin Mountain is a 501( c) 3 The Alpine Weather program on Tuesday, January 31, 6-9pm, is the latest in Tin Mountain’s How do we as a community Adult Nature Course on Alpine Ecology. You do not need to Photo taken by Michael Davidson on April 7, 2004 support people to stay or have attended previous sessions Come learn about the weather in the White Mountain Alpine zone to participate. with Brian Clark, Rebecca Scholand, and Ryan Knapp from the become healthy? Brian Clark is a Weather Mount Washington Observatory in the Tin Mountian Nature Course Carroll County: Staying County United Health & Observer and Education Alpine Weather program on Tuesday, January 31, 6-9pm Specialist for the Mount healthy improves the quality Wellness Team is open to the ing for the Observatory in higher summits. They will also of our lives (and our budg- public.Runnells Hall is adja- Washington Observatory. Brian blames his passion for December of 2005. Rebecca provide an in depth look at how ets). But, how do we support cent to the Chocorua Public Scholand is the organization’s the weather on the high peaks our friends, neighbors, Library at 25 Deer Hill Rd. weather on his father, who is an expert senior forecaster and Operations Assistant. Having a shapes the alpine zone as well as school children, seniors and (Rte 113). A courtesy RSVP pilot as a father, Rebecca how data collected using the ourselves to stay healthy? is requested by calling Cyndi forensic meteorologist for AccuWeather, Inc. He has been enjoyed aviating from an early Mesonet system is aiding in Come give your ideas at Paulin 323-8139 or emailing age. With weather an integral further studies of alpine ecolo- the “Staying Healthy [email protected]. Carroll working for the Observatory since January of 2006. Ryan part of flying Rebecca took a gy. By the end of the presenta- Conversation” on January County United is an initia- strong interest in learning tion, there should be no ques- 31st, 3:30-5:00 pm at tive of the Lakes Region Knapp is a Weather Observer and Meteorologist for the more. She has been working tion why Mount Washington Runnells Hall. This conver- United Way. with the Observatory in various boasts the superlative of sation hosted by the Carroll Observatory. Ryan first became interested in weather at an early roles since May of 2010. “world’s worst weather.” For age when he was part of his Brian, Rebecca, and Ryan more information or reserva- local schools ski club and would will provide an overview of tions, please call 447-6991. Knights of Columbus and watch the morning weather basic meteorological concepts There is a course fee of reports to tell others about the and challenges faced on Mount $15/member and $20/non- Our Lady of the Mountains day's weather. He began work- Washington and the area’s member. Church North Conway, NH Eggs & Issues Business Leaders' Breakfast Offers a gathering for the mashed potatoes, vegetables The next Eggs & Issues New Hampshire Electric Co- Council and/or Chamber mem- monthly supper, Friday and plenty of gravy. Also on Business Leaders' Breakfast will op. bers, and $12.00 for non-mem- January 27th, 2012 from 5 to the menu is fresh bread, gar- focus on the 2012 Investment Speaker, David F. Brochu, bers. Light refreshments will be 7 pm. den salad, assorted home- Outlook. The event will be held CFP®, is the President, CFO served. Attention Valley residents made desserts, coffee, tea and on Thursday, February 2, 2012, and founding partner of Please contact the Economic and visitors, the dinner you punch. with networking at 8:30 AM and KLEOSSUM advisors, which Council by calling (603) 447- have been asking for – A good Cost adults $8:00 and chil- the program from 9:00 to 10:30 offers investment advice and 6622 or sending an email to Old Fashion – Yankee Pot dren $4:00. Bon appetite Jim AM at the Technology Village in consulting for individuals and [email protected] by or on Roast Dinner, complete with Hartigan – Grand Knight Conway, New Hampshire. Eggs defined contribution plans. 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At the conclusion of the 15 week course, students will be ready to test for rank. All tests will be recorded and sent to LIVE ENTER Japan for evaluation. Students very Thurs TAI E day, Frid NMENT!!!! will be urged to wear a “gi” – ay, Sa turday & Sunday although it is not required. Students may earn ranks and Thursday - Open Mic Night at 7:30 progress to earn the next belt or Friday - Echotones at 8 PM degree of Aikido. Aikido Course – 15 weeks – Saturday - Karaoke - DJ Dancing 8:30 PM Thursdays 6:15pm and Sunday - Blues Open Mic 4-8 PM Saturdays 8:00am Begins Feb BREAKFAST THURSDAY THRU MONDAY AT 7 A.M. 2nd – Free Class or Free rr Observation. Cost: $195/$175 iitt Ou Viis ! for 121Fit Members siitte ! Web 121Fit offers this first class free for those who are interested. 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Skiers and the footage will be com- January 27- Simon Crawford (4-7pm) Trails and Bretton Woods to at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, piled into a video news release Bear Peak Lodge –Attitash Mountain Resort share the new Junior Snow NH will have the opportunity to be posted on the USDA January 28 – Den Session with Swamp Dog (A) Ranger Activity booklet with to meet Cutler, and watch YouTube channel. Junior Snow local school children. Cutler and Snow Ranger Chris Rangers are encouraged to post The Conway Café The activity book is designed Joosen demonstrate how photos of their winter activities Songwriters Showcase with Red Gallagher 6 to 8 pm for elementary school children, Cutler locates avalanche vic- to the Woodsy Owl Facebook February 1 – Laurie and Ken Turley particularly 4th and 5th tims. page at: The Corner House Inn –Center Sandwich graders. Both outdoor and Junior Snow Ranger activity www.facebook.com/woodsyowl January 26 – Pat Spalding indoor activities are included in books will be available at all throughout the season. this colorful publication. National Forest visitor centers, The US Forest Service January 27 - Sweet Life Revue (D) Topics include: personal safety, contact stations, the White Junior Snow Ranger program Delaney’s –North Conway wildlife, winter ecology, snow Mountain National Forest mission is to inspire youth to February 1 – Scott Davis Band science, and recreation. The website www.fs.fed.us/r9/white embrace a life-long relationship Inn at Thorn Hill –Jackson role of a Forest Service snow and the Learn to Ski and with the winter environment January 28 – Mike Jewel 6 to 9 ranger, the use of rescue dogs, Snowboard website at and to become stewards of the and the continued importance http://www.skiandsnowboard- land. May Kelly’s Cottage –North Conway of wildfire prevention during month.org/ For more information visit January 27 – Dennis & Davy (N) the winter are highlighted in In addition to the event the White Mountain National January 29 – Irish Seisium the book. After completing the scheduled in New Hampshire Forest website at: McGrath’s Tavern –North Conway fun activities, children will on January 27, Snow Ranger www.fs.fed.us/r9/white January 26 – Los Huevos receive a card, a patch, and a events are also being planned in January 28 – Ryan St. Onge New England Inn –Intervale Tin Mountain Nature Program January 27 – Packmann Dave January 28 –Tony Santesse (N) Soft Pastel Paintings on Natural Fibers and Papers Saturday, Ptarmigan’s Pub –Attitash Mountain Resort January 28 – Full Circle (A) January 28, 12:30-4:30PM / Nature Learning Center, Albany Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub –North Conway Join Artist Nancy White January 26 –Thursday Trivia Night (N) Cassidy on January 28th from Red Parka Pub –Downtown Glen 12:30 through 4:30 PM work- January 27 –American Made (N) ing with the rich colors of soft January 28 –American Made (N) pastels in a unique technique January 29 - Jim Connors using natural papers, fibers, January 30 – Open Mic’ leaves, and grasses. Nancy will February 1 –Jonathan Sarty 5 to 8 instruct participants in this innovative method of painting. February 1 –Jerry’s Free Ride The technique produces pieces River’s Edge Tavern –Indian Mound Golf Club – that are organic in look and Center Ossipee feel, and are expressive of each January 26 – Open Mic with Dave Luke (N) individual’s creativity. Pastels January 27 –The Echotones 8 pm may also be incorporated with January 28 – Karaoke Sam I am 8 pm other water-soluble media, January 29 – Blues Jam Open Mic such as watercolor and acrylics, so feel free to bring other Shannon Door Pub –Jackson Village media to be used in conjunc- January 27 – Marty Quirk tion with the materials sup- Connecticut and Vermont, and drying your own work and an January 28 – Marty Quirk plied. currently teaches privately at apron or an old shirt. Materials January 29 – Simon Crawford and Kevin Dolan Nancy White Cassidy is a her studio. Her subject matter fee is $15. Space is limited to The Shovel Handle Pub–Whitney’s Inn at professional illustrator, fine centers on New England, 14 participants. Please call 447- Jackson Mt. Resort –Jackson artist, and fine arts teacher. She nature, and environmental 6991 for reservations. Tin recently moved to Conway January 27 –Tim Gurshin themes. Mountain’s Nature Program January 28 –Anni Clark from Litchfield County, The workshop is open to all Series is sponsored in part by Connecticut. She has taught artistic abilities. If possible, L.L. Bean and the Evenor January 29 – Chuck O’Connor extensively throughout please bring a hairdryer for Armington Fund. The Wentworth –Jackson Village January 27 Dinner Piano –Judy Herrick (D) January 28 Dinner Piano –Judy Herrick (D) The Sunshine Yoga Community Alliance The Trail’s End Tavern, King Pine –Madison If you have wanted to expe- Dixie and Sharon pay particu- Tuesday and Friday nights – Dart Tournaments 7:00 pm rience yoga with its many lar attention to proper align- January 2 8 – Becky Chace (A) health benefits, or if you prac- ment when practicing the var- White Mountain Hotel –North Conway tice yoga and have been inter- ious postures, promoting the January 27 - Dinner Piano – Mike Jewel (D) ested in checking out The use of props as well as suggest- Sunshine Yoga Community ing modifications to accom- January 28 – Kelly Muse (D) Alliance; now would be a good modate the individual. All January 29 – Sunday Brunch Piano with Mike Jewel (A) time. Dixie Lea and Sharon classes close with a period of Wildcat Inn & Tavern –Jackson Village Boggess M.Ed., certified deep relaxation, leaving one January 28 –The Swingtones Kripalu Yoga Teachers at the with a sense of peace and January 29 –Jonathan Sarty and Ray Ryan Studio are offering a compli- serenity. January 31 - Hoot night with Jonathan Sarty mentary class to first-time stu- Dixie has three gentle early Sharon Boggess M. Ed. dents, valid from January 30 morning classes: Mondays ing. The studio is convenient- Wildcat Mountain –Pinkham Notch through February 17, 2012. and Fridays from 8:00 AM to ly located in Conway at 24 January 28 – Pat Foley (A) Kripalu Yoga is particularly 9:30 AM and Wednesdays Pleasant St (Rt 153), diagonal- January 29 –Acoustic Chill w/ Bill Cameron (A) appropriate for beginners and from 6:30 AM to 8:00 A M. ly across from the Saco River Zips Eating House –Cranmore Mountain seniors due to its gentle and Sharon has a moderate to vig- Medical Center. To register January 28 –Tugg Brothers 3 to 6 pm individualized approach. orous class on Tuesday or for more information con- February 1 – Ryan St. Onge 4 to 6 pm When practiced regularly, evenings from 5:30 PM to tact Dixie Lea at (603) 726 - yoga increases one’s sense of 7:00 PM. Mats, blocks, ties 6955 or go to the website at Also at Cranmore KandaBar–for the kids physical health, emotional and blankets will be provided. www.sycadixie.com for a com- January 28 – Bobo T Clown 3:30 to 4:30 well-being, mental clarity, and Those attending are asked to plete listing of all the classes at spiritual connection. Both wear loose, comfortable cloth- SYCA. The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 19 Calendar

Barbara @ MWV Children's Museum Kids Handicap access is at the front of from 3:30–5pm at the Taoist Tai SAVE THE DATE [email protected] Chorus, 7-12 year olds, drop off the building, from Reporter Chi Society center at the Eastern program...FREE!! Sundays, 2:00- Court. For more information call Slope Inn Plaza, North Conway. Loss and Recovery Group: Sunday Feb 5 4:00 pm Does your child want to 603-356-5581 or visit neweng- It is often described as “moving A leader facilitated peer sing? Our chorus may be the land.usa.taoist.org. meditation.” and can be practiced Masons Breakfast support group for those right fit for you. The MWV by adults of all ages and physical benefits local charities. who have lost loved ones. Children's Museum chorus will Conway public library winter abilities. Registration is at the 8 to 11 am at Masonic Groups run for 6 week; 2 be a creative, holistic group story times: January thru March first class. For more information Hall above North groups they are learning from gifted teachers. 15 10 sessions always at 10:30am call 603-356-5581 or visit Conway Village Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 Sarah Waldron and Candace No registration is necessary. newengland.usa.taoist.org. movie theatre. am and 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Maher along with guest teachers Older siblings and guests are These sessions are held in and volunteers will lead the cho- always welcome! Working and Living in Extreme the Meeting Room at The rus. Temperatures - 7 pm The North Met Coffee House located at Tuesday 31 at 10:30 am The Conway Public Library is pleased Conway public library offers win- ONGOING EVENTS 2680 White Mtn. Hwy, North Welcome Back Zippity Zoo to have Jeff DeRosa as its first Conway Village. No registration EVERY 4th THURSDAY of the ter story time for 2 year olds. guest for the Library’s 2012 North Conway Community necessary. FMI: Call Visiting month 11am. This is a traveling Wednesday 2-1 at 10:30 am The speaker's series Legal Services (CLS) has a low Nurse & Hospice Care Services zoo program, 30 minute in Conway public library offers win- FRIDAY JAN 27, cost legal clinic (by appointment of Northern Carroll County at length, brought to us by Granite ter story time for babies less than only) every Wednesday in North 603 356 7006 or toll free 1 800 State Zoo. It will feature 3 ani- 2 years old. Freedom Library Pizza and Conway. FMI 888-696-3393 or 449 4171 mals; 2 "please touch" and 1 spe- movie night at 5 pm, Mr 473-2002. CLS is a 501 c 3 non- cial guest that is experienced with Thursday 26 at 10:30 am The Resale Shops to Benefit Animals Popper’s Penguins. Playing rated profit Check us out at www.low- eyes only. $5. Healthy Kids Conway public library offers win- PG. paylaw.org. www.nhcommu- at Conway Shelter. Retail Gold/Maine Care Free. ter story time for 3 & 4 year olds. nitylegal.com Boutique featuring upscale cloth- Midwinter Local Sustainability ing & accessories located in MWV Children’s Museum- Kids Cranapalooza This fun-filled Celebration from 5-7pm. Come The Freedom Library will exhib- Norcross Place across from the History Tree House. 10am-5pm. event featuring face painting, join us for a little midwinter cele- it the works Nan White and Courtyard Café; open Tues. A safe indoor Tree House for s’mores, games with C-more the bration! We were recently Cindy Spencer during January through Sat. 10am to 3pm or kids to play in with the near by Penguin, live music, family enter- awarded Environmental and February. Nan recently The Harrison House offering a History Tree exhibit. tainment takes place every Champion status with the NH passed away and this was to be variety of domestic goods and Saturday from 12/31-3/10 and Sustainable Lodging and the very first time that Nan and much more; located at 223 E. MWV Children’s Museum Wed 2/22). As a bonus, fireworks Dress-up Drama Center for Kids Restaurant Association. Join us Cindy had a duo exhibition.. Main St at driveway entrance to are offered at 6:30pm on 1/28, for a night of sampling all the Their work can be seen thru the shelter Shop or re-purpose 0-9 can dress-up in a multitude 2/18, 2/25, and 3/3. Cranmore’s of costumes then put on their on wonderful local products we are February 29 at the Freedom your items to help the shelter. mountain coaster, giant swing blessed with in our area. FMI Public Library; hours are Tues. Open Tues. Thurs. Sat. & Sun. performance on the little stage. and snow tubing park operate Hours 10-5 Thursday-Monday. 603-356-6068 www.nhlocalgro- 2-7, Wed 10-2, Thurs 2-7, Fri 10 am~3 pm. FMI Call 447-5605 until 9pm, and the mountain cer.com 12-5, Sat 10-1. FMI for all events at MWV remains Still time to register for The Conway Public Library’s Children’s Museum call KidsRule Mountain Camps Rozzie May Animal Alliance Tamworth Library: Do you have discussion group for adults and (603)356-2992 or www.mwvchil- (www.kidsrulecamp.com)– avail- (RMAA) partners with profile a new Kindle, Nook, iPad, MP3 older teens is called PWR People drensmuseum.org able thru 2/17/2012open for ski- Motors, Conway, to keep kids or other eBook device? Let us Who Read. Every Thursday Recurring Events at the Gibson ing until 6pm. safe and companion animals in help. For more information you book topics and books may focus their homes. The weekend of can contact Jenn @ Jenn@tam- on mature issues. Teens must be Center: Chair Exercises: for St. Margaret of Scotland Church those who needing assistance get- Jan. 27 & 28, Profile Motors worthlibrary.org or call 323- in grade 9 or older. This will be 85 Pleasant Street, Conway NH welcomes the Keeping Kids Safe 8510. an informal get-together with ting in & out of the car or a chair has announced that it will hold a Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Blood Project and RMAA. Keeping refreshments. Join in to share weekly adult study program. The Kids Safe Project is a National Free Weekly Fitness Series at ideas and enjoy refreshments . pressure Clinics and VNA foot study is open to everyone and Cranmore Fitness for quests and checks second Tuesday of the Child Safety Program that tours FMI 356-5552 or visit conway- there is no cost. The study group the country providing FBI members are welcome to join us publiclibrary.org month at 11:am to 12:00 and the will meet every Sunday from Thursdays at 5:30pm. FMI call last Wednesday of the month Quality Digital Fingerprints to 11:00 AM to Noon, in the parish families (safety in prints!). Friday 603-356-6301 or www.cranmore- Mt. Top Music for babies (free). from 11:45 to 12:45. Lunch and hall after Sunday service. fitness.com Babies from birth through eight- games at Silver Lake Landing at the 27th 2-7 and Saturday 10-4 een months play interactive noon on Tuesdays followed by The Library Winter Film Series Also collecting pet food for the KRIPALU YOGA Monday games involving familiar songs, games or a movie. Wii practice is back at the Freedom Library! Keeping Families Together pet classes with Sharon Boggess, rhymes and rhythm. Every Wednesdays from 10:30 to The six films in the series will be food drive, which has collected M.ED. gentle to moderate: 6- Thursday from 9:30-10:am FMI 1:30.One to One Computer shown every other Sunday at 4 and distributed over 19,000 7:30pm upstairs at Freedom call 447-4737 Labs: second and fourth p.m. through March. As always, pounds of dog and cat food to Town Hall. Tuesday Classes. Thursday of the month at the admission is free and so is the date. Bring your pet and a pet Gentle to moderate: 8:30-10:00 Mt. Top Music for toddlers Gibson Center. Call to sign up popcorn. We are excited this year food donation and receive a am Madison Public Library. Children and their caregiver’s for your free lab. Care for the to offer a simple supper of soup photo of you and your pet as well Moderate to Vigorous levels dance, play rhythm and acousti- Caregiver support group now and bread following each movie as a chance to win $50 5:30pm -7:00 pm Sunshine Yoga cal instruments, sing and play Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 (see for anyone who would like to spay/neuter coupon. Together Studio, 24 Pleasant St., Conway. games using familiar songs. below) Game Day Wednesdays stay for a meal and a chance to we will reduce the number of Wednesday classes gentle levels. Thursday mornings 10:15 – at 12:30. Belly Dancing Class talk about the film. Come by the homeless animals. 4-5:30 pm @ Whitney 11:00 FMI call 447-4737 Thursdays 9:00am.Strength, library to pick up a copy of the Freedom Village Store hosts a Community Ctr, Jackson. Balance, & Stretch: Bobbi film schedule or log onto free- Saturday Classes Gentle to mod- Mt. Washington Valley Stompers reception starting at 6 pm for Square Dance Club holds a Brome leads this exercise pro- domlibrary.org. Bonnie Burroughs celebrating erate: 8:30-10:00am Madison gram, Tuesday and Friday at Public Library. FMI 367-9911. beginners square dance work- THURSDAY JAN 26 artist of the month. shop every Monday night at the 10:00am at the Gibson Center. The Tin Mt. Conservation Conway American Legion on Fleece Craft Bees will be held on Mount Washington Observatory Beginning TAOIST TAI CHI Center offers a coffee hour for its Tasker Hill Road from 6:45pm to Fridays after lunch Mondays Overnight Climbing Trip Led by will be offered on Fridays from volunteers with Tin Mt. at 10am 9pm. Singles welcome. FMI call after lunch bowling returns Mooney Mountain Guides 3:30–5pm at the Taoist Tai Chi every 2nd Tuesday of each 447-5527 or contact P. O. Box FMI356-3231. Climb Mount Washington and Society center at the Eastern Month at its Nature Learning #40 Conway stay overnight at the Slope Inn Plaza, North Conway. “Care for the Caregiver Support Observatory! Learn essential It is often described as “moving center on Bald Hill Rd in Albany. Group” A leader facilitated peer NH Volunteers gather to discuss The Little Green Closet Thrift mountaineering skills as you meditation.” and can be practiced store, the only thrift store carry- support group for those who care ascend the tallest peak in the by adults of all ages and physical events as well as hear about Tin for a loved one at home. Group Mt. plans and projects. Call 603- ing maternity items with daily- Northeast, then enjoy the com- abilities. Registration is at the extended hours offers sales every meets at the Gibson Center on fort of a warm bed and a home- first class. For more information 447-6991 Refreshments will be Wednesdays’ from 12:30 to 2:30 provided for all volunteers! Tuesday with many $1.00 items. cooked meal inside our famous call 603-356-5581 or visit Come check out the children, pm. No registration necessary. summit weather station. You newengland.usa.taoist.org. CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step baby, women and maternity FMI call the Gibson Center at won’t find another mountaineer- Friday Gliders Social Ski Tour – Fellowship of men and women in clothes, appliances and much 356 3231. ing experience like this! FMI: the development and mainte- more! Located in the MWV Jackson XC. 2 hr ski with classi- Thursday is Trivia Nights at 603-356-2137 cal ski technique tips. Lead by nance of healthy relationships. Children’s Museum 2936 Rte16 Rafferty's 7pm . Earn bragging Tuesdays at 7pm at Eastern Slope Open 7 days a week 10-5pm. All www.mountwashington.org/edu- Connie Kinsman and friends. rights ,free ‘give-away’ and prizes cation/climbing/ Fun terrain and helpful ski tech- Inn, Gibson Suite, No. Conway purchases and donations benefit with laughs for all. FMI 603-356- FMI 207-283-3267 or email Bill the MWVCM. nique advice, refreshments and 6460 2 for 1 Tickets at King Pine socializing. $10 pp for the tour @ [email protected] –KingPine.com/events MWV Children’s Museum - Health Recovery Through (day pass additional fee) or annu- The White Mountain Stamp Music For Tots held at MWV TAOIST TAI CHI will be 3:30pm The Conway Public al members can join for the sea- Club meets year-round on the Children's Museum. Mountain offered on Saturdays from Library’s young adult group Next son for $55. 603-383-9355 FMI: second Wednesday at 1:30pm & Top Music with Sharon Novak is 10:45am to noon at the Taoist Gen meets for a Board Game www.jacksonxc.org on the third Tuesday of the doing a music hour for babies- Tai Chi Society center at the Bonanza. Grades 6 to 8 are invit- Celtic Fiddler, Hanneke Cassel month 7pm at the home of preschoolers at the MWV Eastern Slope Inn Plaza, North ed. Play the Wii System on the Barbara M. Savary 1724 NH-Rte Children’s Museum every Friday performing at the Leura Hill Conway. These classes are big screen or choose from the Eastman Arts Center at 7:30 #16 on the corner of the South at 11am. Location: 2936 Rt16 geared to those who have ongo- library’s many board games. end of Bald Hill Road. Everyone North Conway $5.00 suggested FMI 207 935 9232 or visit ing health challenges or are Beginning TAOIST TAI CHI www.fryeburgacademy.org interested in stamps is welcome! donation per child. Healthy Kids recovering from injury or illness; FMI: 603\447-5461 or email Gold /Maine Care Free will be offered on Thursdays The Gibson Center - Scone Tea

Page 20 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 10:00a Mt Washington Valley Ms. Pageant 12:30p Robotics Competition at Kennett 12:00p Kennett Girls Basketball High School JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 2, 2012 1:30p Lost in Movies 1:00p Mt Washington Valley Ms. Pageant (Schedule Subject to Change) 2:00p Conway School Board (1/23) 3:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/30) website: www.vv3tv.org 3:00p Conway Planning Board (1/26) 5:00p TBA phone: 603-356-8941 5:00p Charity Chatter 7:00p Pawprints 27 Friday subject to change 5:30p Robotics Competition at Kennett High 7:30p Basketball: Kennett Boys vs 6:00a Conway Budget Committee (1/25) School Kingswood 8:30a Your Workout 6:00p Mt Washington Valley Ms. Pageant 9:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/30) 9:00a TBA 7:00p Conway Selectmen (1/25) 12:00p Recreation Weekly 9:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/25) 1 Wednesday subject to change 9:30a Breakfast with Willie 12:30p Breakfast with Willie 6:00a Conway School Board (1/23) 10:00a Left and Right 1:00p Left & Right 29 Sunday subject to change 8:30a Your Workout 12:00p Pawprints 3:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/25) 6:00a Conway School Board (1/23) 9:00a Pawprints 12:30p Basketball: Kennett Boys vs 5:00p Kennett Girls Basketball v Merrimack 8:30a Your Workout 9:30a Basketball: Kennett Boys vs Kingswood Kingswood 6:30p Lost in Movies 9:00a Basketball: Kennett Girls v Merrimack 12:00p Basketball: Kennett Girls vs Berlin 2:30p Conway Selectmen (1/31) 7:00p Charity Chatter 10:30a Lost in Movies 2:00p Conway Selectmen (1/25) 5:00p Rec Weekly 7:30p Robotics Competition at Kennett High 12:00p Pastor Tim 5:00p Pawprints 5:30p Breakfast with Willie School 12:30p Fryeburg Programming 5:30p Basketball: Kennett Boys vs Kingswood 6:00p Left and Right 8:00p Mt Washington Valley Ms. Pageant 7:00p Rec Weekly 7:00p Hockey: Kennett vs 9:00p Conway Planning Board (1/26) 30 Monday subject to change 7:30p Breakfast with Willie Belmont 6:00a Kennett Girls Basketball v Merrimack 8:00p Left and Right 8:45p Lost in Movies 28 Saturday subject to change 7:30a Conway Planning Board (1/26) 9:00p Conway Selectmen (1/31) 9:15p Eggs & Issues 6:00a Conway Planning Board (1/26) 8:30a Your Workout 8:30a Your Workout 2 Thursday subject to change 9:00a Charity Chatter 31 Tuesday subject to change 6:00a Conway Selectmen (1/31) 9:30a Robotics Competition at Kennett High 9:00a Conway Planning Board (1/26) 8:30a Your Workout School 12:00p Charity Chatter 9:00a Rec Weekly at Silver Lake – Call to reserve a Jackson, NH 603-383-9355 A two-hour tour with a guide. Spaghetti Shed Benefit Dinner week at Guest Services 6:00 – seat 356 3231 and bring a FMI www.jacksonxc.org $10 for the tour. $12 rentals for Tin Mountain 4:30 - 9 PM 8:00pm Location: Rotates weekly favorite teacup. available . Come early for rentals. Route 302 Bartlett between – Terrain Park, King January suppers are back at the Guide will show you places along Pine Trail or Open Slope SATURDAY JAN 28 Conway Village Congregational the trails and off the system that TUESDAY JAN 31 Registration form and waiver Church 1/28/12 smorgasbord most people would never get to needed plus one-time $10 entry Black Mountain Resort snow from 5 to 7 pm, 12.00 per adult, ANC: Alpine Weather 6-9PM sculpting competition Jan 28, 29 find. Technique tips along the Nature Learning Center, Albany fee. (603) 367-8896 FMI $5 for children under 12, under 5 way. Pre-registration suggested http://kingpine.com and 30. Sculpting begins noon free. 1/27 finishing noon 1/29, fin- 603-383-9355. Jackson Ski Tuition $15/m, $20/nm Mount Touring Center - 153 Main St Washington boasts the superla- The "Staying Healthy ished sculptures on display for a Mount Washington Observatory Conversation" You're invited week following the competition. EduTrips: Exclusive Access to the Jackson, NH www.jacksonxc.org tive of ‘world’s worst weather,’ 603-383-9355 but what are the forces that shape 3:30-5:00 pm! RSVP by calling FMI 603 383 9356 or visit Northeast’s Tallest Peak Mount 323-8139. “How do we as a com- www.JacksonNH.com Washington Observatory trips alpine weather? Members of the Roberts Burns Night at The Mount Washington munity support people to stay or offer the exclusive opportunity to Corner House Inn FMI 284 become healthy?” Join the con- Spaghetti Supper Freedom Town experience Mount Washington Observatory’s meteorological Hall 5 pm to 8 pm all proceeds 6219 staff will provide an in depth look versation and help answer this in winter without a technical question. to benefit Billy McIntrye, recent mountaineering ascent. Travel to MONDAY JAN 30 at how the weather on the high recipient of a kidney transplant. and from the summit is made peaks shapes the alpine zone. Runnells Hall adjacent to Sponsored by the Freedom Fire The Conway Public Library possible by snow cat transporta- 2 for 1 Tickets at King Pine Chocorua Public Library 25 Dept Woman’s Auxillary. tion, and our famous mountain- offers History of Paper Dolls and Deer Hill Road (Rte 113), Juvenile Ephemera – with –KingPine.com/event Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary top weather station is open—just Chocorua, for you—as a cozy respite from antique collector John Ski with Bobby V The Ski & Snowshoe tour at Purity Spring Schumacher- Hardy – 6:30 pm. WEDNESDAY FEB 1 Resort/King Pine at 2 pm, FMI the legendary alpine extremes. Snowboard School at King Pine.. KingPine.com/events Our two-day EduTrips combine Freedom Library at 10:30 am Valley veteran ski instructor Conway Public Library 8 week a night on the summit with total Book club, this month book title Bobby Vadeboncoeur will guide series of Independent films Young Mountaineers Nature immersion in your choice of Cutting for Stone. the group through an exploration beginning at 2 pm, 2-1 Helena Club Saturdays 10AM-Noon, exciting alpine-related subjects of all things skiing.. Bobby V. is a from the Wedding, free admis- January 14-February 4 Nature like field photography, geology, Mt. Washington Valley Green PSIA certified Level III instruc- sion and popcorn. Learning Center, Albany $7/m, climate change and more. Team Annual Meeting. 5:30 tor with a wealth of experience.. $10/nm per session http://www.mountwashington.or p.m.-7 p.m. Eastern Slope Inn, Appropriate for mature interme- Tin Mountain 2012 Century North Conway, N.H. This com- diate skiers of all ages. Tuesday Ride and Hill climb Online Tin Mountain Conservation g/education/edutrips/ to learn more and register. 603-356-2137 munity event is open to all. Mornings from 9am – 11:30am! Registration Open 8 AM Center is excited to continue Come see what The Mount $99 for season or $15 per. Adults Young Mountaineers, a weekly Classical Pianist Artem Beloguov Washington Valley Green Team should be able to ski all blue 2 for 1 Tickets at King Pine nature club for children interest- performing at the Leura Hill has been up to this past year and squares comfortably. FMI(603) –KingPine.com/events ed in exploring the world around Eastman Arts Center. FMI 207 what’s new for this year. Become 367-8896 The Conway Public Library them and taking a closer look at 935 9232 involved with an existing project, the workings of natural systems. The Conway Public Library offers Winter Story Time for Soft Pastel Paintings on Natural start your own project, or just Babies less than 2 years old today. Students in grades 1-4 are invited lend your moral support. Enjoy offers Winter Story Time for 2 to meet at Tin Mountain’s Fibers and Papers12:30-4:30PM year olds today. Sessions run Sessions run through March Flatbread pizza and networking 14th. Nature Learning Center on Nature Learning Center, Albany starting at 5:30 p.m. Meeting at 6 through March 13th. Begins Saturdays from 10am to noon to Materials Fee: $15 p.m. All are welcomed! 10:30am The Freedom preschool story take part in this fun and hands- Nordic Meisters 9:00am to time at the Freedom Library at on program. The current 4-week Artist Nancy Cassidy will provide SKIFABS Skiing for fabulous 10:00am is lots of fun for chil- session will begin on January14 instruction; the workshop is open women seeking instruction and 3:45pm at Great Glen Trails FMI greatglentrails.com dren ages 2-5 with music, action and run through February 4. to all, regardless of artistic ability. fun. The Performance Group is rhymes, stories, crafts and more. Participants are encouraged to Please bring a hair dryer (to dry geared toward those who are Tuesday Trekkers Snowshoe The more, the merrier, so please attend all four sessions. your finished pieces), apron, and already solid in their basic cross Tour For snowshoers. A social help us spread the word to fami- old shirt. Space is limited; call country skiing skills, and are Cranmore Mountain trek to explore the forest fol- lies with young children in 447-6991 for reservations. looking to make technical lowed by refreshments. by the Freedom and surrounding towns Cranapalooza. Festive Saturday improvements for more efficien- night event that includes night Cranmore Mountain and Cabot fireplace. $10 per person (addi- who may not know of this great cy and/or faster speed. Classes tioanal $12 if rentals needed). resource. skiing, tubing, mountain coaster Cheese team up for cranapolooza are led by Great Glen’s Ski and giant swing. Family enter- festivities including fireworks, Annual members may sign up for School Director and Olympian, the season for only $55. Skill Appalachian Mountain Club's tainment and live music there is Tugg brothers and BoBo - T - Sue Wemyss. Participants Joe Dodge Lodge &Pinkham something the whole family! Clown. FMI 1-800 SUN-N- Level - beginner to expert. should have some prior cross Come early if need rentals. Tour Notch Visitor Center Join us for FMI 1-800-SUN-N-SKI or SKI. country skiing experience and our 22nd year of the AMC's FMI: www.cranmore.com leaves at 1 pm from: Jackson Ski UNH Winter Carnival College have an interest in learning and Touring Center - 153 Main St International Dinner Series Afternoon snowshoe nature tour XC Ski Race. Men's and improving skills. Mondays for six Jackson, NH 603-383-9355 Jerry's Free Ride Wednesdays. with guide, a 2 hour tour leaves Women's Mass Start Long dis- weeks: Pre-session waxing help FMI: www.jacksonxc.org Jerry give away lift tickets to all at 1 pm. Ski rentals are available. tance races start at 9:30 a.m. 9:00-9:30 am Performance Twisted 10 Big Air & Terrain of the best ski areas every FMI Jackson Ski Touring Center Group 9:30-10:30 am Wednesday during ski season. 603 383 9355 or www.jack- Excellent spectator event. No Recreation Group 10:45-11:45 Park Series at King Pine 5:30 interference with recreational ski- pm The King Pine Twisted 10 All you have to do is be in the sonxc.org am FMI 603-466-2333 or Pub between 6:00 - 8:00! 603- ing. www.GreatGlenTrails.com Big Air & Terrain Park Series is a Morning Snowshoe Nature Tour 10-week Tuesday night series for 383-4344 FMI: www.redparka- with Guide. A two-hour tour 603-383-9355 FMI : Thom’s Amazing Waxing competitors looking to show off pub.com with a guide leaves at 10 a.m. $10 www.jacksonxc.org Demonstration takes place at their latest tricks in the terrain for the tour. Rentals available SUNDAY JAN 29 Jackson Ski Touring Center and park or off the table tops in front cost $12. Come in 30 minutes is hands on. Thom will teach of the base lodge. All ages and early if rentals needed. Pre-regis- 9 am, Quick tips: Free Ski School you how to maintain waxless and abilities are welcomed and tration suggested Jackson Ski tips at King Pine FMI waxable skiis- Classic and Skate. encouraged to compete. Touring Center153 Main St KingPine.com/events FREE! FMI 603-383-9355. Registration: Must sign in every

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 21 The Great Outdoors Humbled by the hill Peter Minnich Contributing Writer

earsarge is not a big mountain at 3268 feet, com- pared to the big mountains to the Knorth. However, it is the mountain that dominates Intervale and the village of Kearsarge, visible from almost everywhere in Mt Washington Valley. It also happens to be one of the most popular mountains to climb, owing to its fantastic 360 degree view and easy trail access from Hurricane Mountain Road. The Mt Kearsarge North Trail climbs 2600 feet in a little over three miles, making it a moderate hike. The trail climbs along a brook through mature pine forest, then along a broad south-facing ridge before circling around to the north side of the mountain for the final quarter mile. In winter, the north section is often crusted with water ice, requir- ing foot spikes to traverse Photo by Peter Minnich safely. The north sides of Mt. Kearsarge and Bartlett Mountain viewed On the north side, the trail from South Doublehead. We attempted to ascend Kearsarge by way dips into a deep gulley which of the light colored patch below the summit. runs to the northwest-southeast for the entire height of the mountain and contains the 1960s. Rickers Knoll and continued waters of Whitten Brook. Kearsarge can also be over the Twins, Mt. Shaw and This gully can be clearly ascended from the east side by Walter Mtn. to Mountain viewed from many locations to way of the Weeks Brook Trail, Pond. The old Gardner the west of the mountain; it the trailhead of which can be Brook Trail started at the sad- appears as a dark seam run- found off Green Hill Road in dle and descended northwest ning up the side of the moun- Chatham. Convenient access four miles to what is now tain. When viewed in satel- to the Weeks Brook Trail can Town Hall Road. These old lite photos, the seam actually also be had by following a trails have all been abandoned, crosses the mountain just branch of Kearsarge Brook except for the Weeks Brook south of the summit and northeast from Hurricane Trail. descends southeast toward Mountain Road two miles and Late last winter I snow- Shingle Pond. 1000 feet up to Shingle Pond. shoed up along the north side Mt Kearsarge is known to Circle the pond on the south of Mt Kearsarge, using Forest be an exposed mass of Moat side and intersect the Weeks Road 20, which starts just volcanic rock, similar to the Brook Trail on the east side. across the East Branch River Photo by Peter Minnich material found in the Moat The trail climbs a mile more bridge on Town Hall Road. Looking north through the trees at the Doubleheads from the north Range and the Ossipee into a saddle between Mt. FR 20 climbs gently through side of Kearsarge. Mountains to the south. Kearsarge and Rickers Knoll, woods and overgrown clear formerly called Shingle Knob. cuts for more than two miles, Given the ancient volcanic about the 1800 foot level, off in a series of steep gullies The trail then turns west and offering open views of the origin of the mountain, the where the ground steepened that dropped into the ravine, climbs 1000 feet in a bit over Doubleheads and Mt. visible seam that bisects the and the brook entered a deep hundreds of feet below. We half a mile to the summit. Washington, gaining about mountain is perhaps a large gully. Daylight was waning, so skidded down one brushy The Weeks Brook Trail is a 800 feet to the crossing of igneous dike. It’s possible to I turned back, assuming that I slope in order to look down fine snowshoe ascent when Gardner Brook. I veered to get off the trail and hike up was about 500 feet below the into the ravine. The crusty snow conditions are right. the south, climbing up the seam a short distance to Rickers Knoll saddle, which I snow on the slope broke away The saddle between through open hard woods, where it tops out below the thought I could see above. I under our snowshoes. The Kearsarge and Rickers Knoll along a south branch of the summit. Here can be found vowed to return to finish the prospect of descending into was once the site a four-way brook. I intersected an old the fuselage frame of a heli- connection to the Weeks the ravine, unsure of what lay trail junction. The Mt. Shaw woods road that traversed east copter said to have crashed on Brook Trail. below, concerned me. 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Page 22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 Skiing Hither And Yon Ski museum exhibit showcases the business side of our sport By Scott Andrews Contributing Writer

ack in our sport’s formative years, ski instructor Otto Schniebs made a statement that’s Bbeen widely quoted for more than half a century: “Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life.” The skiing way of life has been celebrated by many over the decades, and it underpins history and culture of Mount Washington Valley. No so celebrated as Schniebs’ famous lifestyle dic- tum is the dollars-and-cents reality behind combed cor- duroy runs and smoothly turn- Photo by Scott Andrews ing lifts. Skiing is also a busi- The business of skiing was transformed by the advent of snowmak- ness. And if that aspect of skiing in the late 1950s and 1960s. The photo above depicts an early ing’s rich heritage has been snowgun, made by Larchmont Engineering of Lexington, neglected in the past, that’s Massachusetts changed this season. The beginnings and the ongoing position in the middle of the Leich’s exhibit, which also development of the ski indus- 20th century. When the busi- embraces the retail end of the try is the subject of the current ness was mushrooming in the business, epitomized by the one-year exhibit at the New late 1930s, the Minnesota- Carroll Reed Ski Shops, which Photo by Scott Andrews England Ski Museum. based company opened an for many years were fixtures of Linda Bradshaw, of the New England Ski Museum, admires a one- One-year? In addition to a eastern manufacturing plant in Mount Washington Valley piece skin-tight suit, part of an exhibit of the business side of skiing. “permanent” exhibit that Laconia. At the time Laconia business and culture. most ski lift designs -- had Among the artifacts on display mostly comprises ski equip- was the up-and-coming east- Snow trains, another topic of been invented by a Dutch is a mid-1960s model snowgun ment, awards and various other ern skiing mecca, thanks to the the exhibit, were introduced in engineer who was working in made by Larchmont objects, the museum opens a extensive development at the 1930s and continued run- Prussia in the 1600s. Engineering. one-year exhibit every June, Belknap Recreation Area -- ning into the 1950s. Delivering The modern chairlift dates Since 1982 the New comprising historical photos today’s Gunstock. skiers from the cities where from 1936, when a bridge England Ski Museum has been and artifacts. The current Howard Head, an aircraft they lived to the mountains engineer for the Union Pacific located at the base of Cannon exhibit is titled “From Pastime engineer during World War II, where they played was a facet Railroad tackled the problem Mountain in Franconia -- just to Enterprise: Skiing Becomes believed that a better ski could of the ski business that was of uphill transport at Sun a snowball’s throw from the A Business.” Comprising be crafted from a honeycomb essential for the development Valley, Idaho. (The swanky aerial tramway terminal. about 110 vintage images and core sandwiched between two of North Conway as a destina- resort was built by the railroad, Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 20 artifacts, it will remain on sheets of metal. A 1947 trip to tion resort. From 1939 into the partly to generate passenger Phone is 823-7177. Website is display through the end of the Stowe convinced Head that it mid-1950s, Hannes Schneider traffic for its trains.) www.skimuseum.org. 2011-2012 ski season. could be done -- and that he was one of Mount Cranmore’s Snow grooming and snow- Scott Andrews is a snows- On a recent visit to Cannon was the man to do it. But suc- claims to international fame. making wrap up the exhibit. It ports journalist who has been Mountain, I stopped by the cess proved elusive, and Head But during World War II -- was interesting to see that writing about skiing in Mount museum and took in the busi- made quite a few false starts characterized by gasoline Black Mountain boasted the Washington Valley for 26 ness exhibit. Here are some before his concept passed a rationing and other trans- Mount Washington Valley’s years. salient points, intriguing sto- crucial test in Tuckerman portation challenges -- the first snowmaking in 1957. ries and fascinating factoids: Ravine. “Head’s first 39 models resort’s proximity of the ski Executive director Jeff were unsuccessful in one way slopes to the North Conway Leich, who is the moving force or another,” explained Leich. train station was equally behind the exhibit, begins with “But the 40th iteration was the important. the obvious: The hardware of charm.” The development of ski skiing. Skiing was hip in the 1930s resorts takes up the final third Two of the most interesting and 1940s, but the attire was of the display space. The most narratives concern a pair of hardly fashionable. That fascinating interpretive panels companies with strong New changed in the 1950s, with the describe the invention of ski England connections. popularity of skin-tight female lifts. I was especially interested Northland Ski Company craft- outerwear made by Willy and to learn that the basic concept ed its products from wood and Maria Bogner. Ski apparel is of a continuously moving boasted the top-selling market the second major subject of transport rope -- central to

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Page 23 Skiing with Sven

By Sven Cole tomed to my sitting up bolt [email protected] upright at night when I hear a plow truck go by. I’m not so love that my wife and sure our neighbors are used to kids ski. It’s an activity me running out in underwear that we share as a family to see if it is wet snow falling and it certainly makes it or dry flakes. I may need to much easier to deal with work on that one. Icold and snowy New England My girls have become winters. What makes it even accustomed to my thinking better is that my kids seem to that their hairdryers are really really enjoy skiing, at least ski boot warmers and glove most of the time. dryers. My wife has resigned This is where I run into herself to the fact that the issues. It might be possible garage will never be a place to that I have a bit of an addic- park the car as it does a much tion to skiing. I have a very better job as a permanent ski real need to get out on snow tuning space. pretty much every day, or at Now I assumed that all of least five out of seven on a typ- these idiocrasies would be ical week. The good news is passed onto my children that I don’t need to ski all day, through my half of the DNA. and I don’t seem to care if it’s However, I’m not sure that alpine, telemark, or Nordic has been the case. skiing- I just need to get out To be fair my wife and kids and glide around on snow. likely get out on skis more When I don’t, I get cranky. than twenty days a year. That, Sometimes I get real cranky- however, leaves close to 100 just ask my wife or kids. potential ski days up for grabs. This takes me back to the As I re-read what I just wrote, fact that my kids enjoy skiing I’m thinking maybe I really do “most of the time”. This past have a bit of an obsession with weekend was one of those skiing, and I’m ok with that. weekends that wasn’t “most of Now I’ve got to go look at the time”. I was fine with it on the weather so I can see what the Saturday, as I had other Photo by Sven Cole time I should set my alarm for. things to do and had been able Cole family from a ski trip a couple years ago Anyone want to go with me? to get out on the hill most of Anyone? the week leading up to Snowshoeing- really? I felt a little bad about my weather report any time Saturday. Of course I made Where’s the gliding in snow- temper tantrum, but my wife between Thanksgiving and Sven Cole is a local skier and the deal that we’d take shoeing? Snowshoeing can be and girls have had plenty of Easter. Equally they are used writer who is convinced that the Saturday off but that we’d fun, but it in comparison to time to come to grips with my to my euphoric attitude when best way to deal with a skiing head over to the mountain on skiing it’s like comparing a skiing addiction. They are there is snow in the forecast. addiction is to ski more, in fact he Sunday. beach day to a dentist appoint- used my pre-dawn alarm clock Forget about if they are talk- suggests that for everyone! His Sunday came and I met ment. as I head out of the house in ing about a storm that might wife also wants to point out that resistance. I could feel myself Once the idea of snowshoe- the dark to go and climb our drop up more than a foot of on the Sunday in question she did starting to get cranky, as I was- ing was advanced I had to let local ski hill for a sunrise run snow. I’m pretty sure they’d end up going skiing, the Nordic n’t feeling the skiing love out my inner three year old before work. They are used to describe me as a babbling idiot variety. Check out Sven’s daily coming from the ladies of our and say, “well I’m going ski- my obsession with the weather right up until I go to bed at 7 skiing rants at www.skiing- house. Other options were ing, if you wanna come that’s in the winter. They are used to p.m. so that I can get up for withsven.blogspot.com. being advanced; one was fine, but I’m heading to the my bear like mood when I see first tracks. snowshoeing. mountain.” the word “rain” listed in a My wife has grown accus- Nordic Tracks With Sven

by Sven Cole ior who could pass as a college awful. The coach, Peter events. One of the kids on the the course, finishing 108th out [email protected] student. They were there as a Anderson, had asked me to go team lent me a pair of tights- of 120. team and looking like they to the race at Black Mountain blue and black tiger striped. I Believe it or not this race What a difference a week were having a lot of fun. in Rumford, just to watch. I coupled these with a white was what got me fired up to can make. Seven days ago I It got me to thinking about had agreed. cotton long sleeve t-shirt, a become a Nordic skier. Some was struggling to get excited how cross-country skiing, We got to the race, the blue and gray fleece hat and a of my fondest memories from about going outside and ski- specifically racing, became a Rumford Invitational, and pair of heavy ski gloves. high school stem from ski ing, the snow was MIA and part of my life. I’ve always there were a lot of racers. I Before I knew it I was in the practice and races, culminat- the forecast seemed futile. I cross-country skied, but dur- was glad to not be one of starting gate being instructed ing with our team winning the was thinking it was cycling ing my junior high years I was them. I was hanging out near by some guy wearing a blue boys overall State champi- season and then WHAM win- much more into alpine racing the back of the bus talking and yellow parka with Lake onship my senior year. ter returns! and the thought of racing on with some of the kids on the Placid Olympics logos all over It dawned on me that I was I was excited to finally get my cross-country skis seemed team while they waxed skis it and a pair of matching moon still out there skiing, having out on Nordic skis the other much less then cool. and I could hear Coach talk- boots (it’s a good bet it was fun having it be a part of my day, to head down the track Unfortunately many of the ing to someone. non other then Chummy life and even still racing from and slowly build speed based kids my age at that time felt “So Peter, who’s this ringer Broomhall). time to time. I can’t tell you on my own effort. I had music the same way, at least in our you’ve got this year?”, said the This is where it gets even the last time I played in an playing and was feeling pretty area, and that left our high unidentified voice. more interesting, or horrify- organized soccer game or good, a little bit tight, but school cross-country team a “Who are you talking ing if you’re me. The count- played a real basketball game- good. I might even say I was bit short of skiers. By the time about? I don’t have any down was on and then I’m but I can tell you that I’ve feeling like I had a bit of speed I got to high school, if you ringers.” Coach said. through the wand and on my skied everyday for the last going, and then a line of kids were a freshman and you “This Sven kid- is he way. I think I went about 20 week and that I have new went blasting by me like I was wanted to race alpine you had Scandinavian? I bet he’s fast.” meters and someone, all I “teammates” that go by the sitting still. It was a local high to do at least one cross-coun- the unidentified voice said. know was it was a female, name’s of Karen, Elizabeth, school ski team out getting try race. In retrospect, this was I stood there wondering yells, “Nice Tights!”. I yell and Emma. I love every ready for an upcoming meet. a good idea on a number of what they were talking about, back, “Thank You!” and minute of it and always will. They all looked so young and levels, but for me in particular then the realization that they promptly plant a pole between See you on the trail. full of energy, with all the it had a profound impact of were talking about me hit. It my skis and fall flat on my face physical disparities you see in my life. hit even harder when Coach in front of a whole lot of peo- Sven Cole is a local skier and high school athletes, the five I’ll never forget that first tossed me a bib and told me he ple. That gets a reaction from writer, you can check him out at foot tall freshman who could race. I had tried this new fan- needed me to race. the crowd, my face turned www.skiingwithsven.blogspot.com. still pass for an elementary gled skate skiing the day For some reason I’ll never rather red and I picked myself student to the six foot two sen- before, at practice. I was forget this next series of up and flailed my way around

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