Opening the Granite Cask a Store for Homebrewing Supplies and Education

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Opening The Granite Cask A store for homebrewing supplies and education

By Eileen Alexander brew and drink ale from different After the first of the year, John wants

Coos County Democrat regions. to provide “brew on premise,” when ‘ ‘ WHITEFIELD — John Allin has come His Saison is based on the traditional people come and brew two cases of beer a long way since he brewed his first case beer that has been brewed for 400-500 on the premises, using ingredients that of beer four years ago after purchasing a years in Belgium. It is brewed in winter John provides. “They make it and then basic extract kit, a basic equipment kit and drunk in the summer when the come back in two weeks to pick up the and a two-gallon pot. water isn’t drinkable. The Tripel, anoth- cases of beer,” he says. Tis the Season This year, the Bethlehem resident er Belgian beer, has traditionally been John has also started a homebrewers captured a bronze medal at the world’s brewed in monasteries. John intends to club, the White Mountain Fermenters. largest beer competition, the American stock Granite Cask with many home- The club meets on the third Friday of for Homebrewers Association’s National brew ingredients that are not available every month and members can bring Homebrew Competition, where 1,308 locally in New Hampshire, such as spe- their homebrews for tasting. homebrewers with 5,644 homebrews cialty malts and grains. In addition, Granite Cask sells upper Angels & Elves competed. He was the only medalist Education is also important, and John end wine kits, and John will eventually north of Connecticut, and his Belgian will be offering classes in the kitchen at offer classes for those interested in wine- Specialty Ale was awarded a bronze, the rear of the shop for those who want making. Imported cigars are also an The Kiwanis Club of Mount having been chosen for the honor out of hands-on guidance and feedback as they interest and John has a nice selection of Washington Valley has opened 317 entries in that category. learn to brew. Having both a retail and those. Now, John has turned his hobby into educational component, says John, is the Granite Cask is located at 6 Kings the new Elf Headquarters at a business, Granite Cask, where he is face of the new homebrew stores. Square on the Whitefield Common. selling homebrew and wine making sup- “Education is huge,” he says. “That’s John can be reached at 837-2224, Settlers Corner (next to plies and is offering classes for begin- the biggest thing, being walked through [email protected], or www.granite- Staples) in North Conway to ning as well as advanced students in the a class and not being afraid to ask ques- cask.com. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, traditional art of homebrewing. tions or call me with a question (after- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 help ensure that all the chil- Granite Cask had its Grand Opening wards).” p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ▲ last Saturday, Nov. 15, in a tiny store- dren in our community have a front on the Whitefield Common. John good Christmas. and his wife, Leah, welcomed friends and customers and those interested in learning more about homebrewing to the shop that years ago housed the Village Gun Store, owned by Leah’s parents, Stan and Sandy Holz, who now Individuals and businesses can occupy larger quarters right next door. sponsor children in the Angels Gone are the guns and ammunition, replaced with shelves stocked with & Elves program by calling homebrewing kits — both commercial 356-8710, or by stopping at kits and Granite Cask kits made to order by John using his award-winning recipes Elf Headquarters. Parents — and all the supplies one would need to get started in the business as a hobby- and guardians can complete ist or as someone more serious about children registration forms at beer making. It costs around $75 for a basic homebrew kit and the basic equip- Elf Headquarters. ment to produce two cases of beer. Additional homebrew kits range from $18 to $50 or more, depending on what kind of beer is being brewed. Once Elf Headquarters at Settlers someone has the basic equipment, future beer making costs about 40 percent less Corner (next to Staples) than purchasing the same amount of commercial beer, says John. currently is open from The young entrepreneur prides him- noon to 4pm on Mondays, self on the cleanliness and freshness of his ingredients. For example, all of his Wednesdays, and Fridays; yeast and hops are refrigerated to retain their freshness. He also designs his own and will be open from 11am recipes, tweaking each batch, and rely- to 4pm daily from ing on feedback from competitions to improve them. All of his recipes have December 1 to December 20. been award winners for John at various competitions. The result is an intimate familiarity with a variety of beers — from pale ales to heartier blends — and a knowledge of To sponsor a child or make a how to make them that John intends to pass on to his customers. “It’s cooking, donation, contact Angels & it’s science, and a little bit of engineer- ing,” he says. Elves: Phone 356-8710, John has chosen styles of beer from www.angelsandelves.org, around the world to incorporate into his Granite Cask kits — Sticky Toffee PO Box 3053 North Pudding, Scottish, and Extra Special Bitter are some of those available — to Conway, NH 03860 appeal to a wide range of tastes. “It’s like Leah and John Allin on opening day at their new store, Granite Cask, on the Whitefield taking a vacation,” he says, when people Common. (Photo by Eileen Alexander)

On the Cover Inside Index Reporting news of yesteryear Arts & Entertainment...... Page B1 Newspapers in the White Mountains began ‘Try On’ Afghanistan Learn about Afghanistan by examining the Calendar...... Page B4 appearing in the late 1800s and although artifacts of everyday life, listening to its none of them have continued to print Entertainment...... Page B6 sounds, experiencing its smells, dressing in throughout the following century, much of its clothes — and talking with an artist and On the Rockpile...... Page B8 their history can still be found by reading scholar who spends several months every the original pages, which now reside in local Nooks & Crannies...... Page B12 year working with Afghan families — on libraries. The Conway Public Library has a 603-383-4186 Saturday, Nov. 22, at a free workshop at North Country Notebook.....Page B11 treasure trove of these historic periodicals. Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth. Page Real Estate ...... Page A14 Rt. 16, Glen, NH 03838 Page A6 B10. www.storylandnh.com (Images Courtesy Conway Public Library) Sports...... Pages B14

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Youths consider the many paths leading to college AMTP Teens volunteer at N.H. Foodbank WOLFEBORO — Local teens in the ple take to get to and pay for college. and leadership opportunities Appalachian Mountain Teen Project “After going to all the schools, I for youth in the Lakes (AMTP) recently explored a wide range definitely know I want to go some- Region. For more informa- of future possibilities for community place where I can live on campus,” tion about AMTP or to make service and education after high school. said Rachael Soucy of Ossipee. “But a referral, visit www.teenpro- During trips to Durham and now I’m also really interested in jectnh.com or call the office at Manchester, teens visited four different doing a year of service with City Year 569-5510. types of colleges and volunteered side- to earn some money for college. And AMTP’s programs in by-side at the N.H. Foodbank with then maybe I’ll start at a place like Carroll County are made AmeriCorps - City Year N.H. members, Southern New Hampshire where I possible by generous com- who are doing a year of service to earn can have small classes and maybe even munity support from the money for college. play on the soccer team and then Carroll County Incentive For many teens, the highlight of the transfer to UNH after a year or two.” Funds, private family trusts trips was the chance to work with City “I really liked City Year because I and foundations, and individ- Year N.H. members to sort food that will already do a lot of volunteering and I ual donors. These college be distributed to 392 food pantries across like to help people, plus it can help trips were also made possible the state. As they worked, teens in the you pay for college,” said Ashley by support from the New AMTP had the chance to talk with their Mann of Alton. “And I think I liked Hampshire Charitable City Year partners about why they chose UNH-Manchester the most, because Foundation. to do AmeriCorps and the nuts and bolts it’s really small and you can commute AMTP volunteers at N.H. Food Bank. (Courtesy Photo) City Year brings of what it is like to do a year of service. so you can work and maybe save together young people (ages AMTP teens also toured the money on housing. But I still need to understand the many opportunities, 18-24) of all backgrounds for University of New Hampshire, UNH see other schools.” paths and decisions that lay before them. a year of full-time service, giving them Thompson School of Applied Sciences, Comments like these represent exact- Trips like these are especially important the skills and opportunities to make Southern New Hampshire University, ly what AMTP is trying to make happen for teens who will be the first in their change in the world. As tutors, mentors, and UNH-Manchester – meeting with on these trips with teens who are in mid- family to go to college or who face finan- and role models, these young leaders students and professors to get a sense of dle school and early high school. This cial obstacles. make a difference in the lives of children, what types of college might be the best special AMTP project opens worlds of The Appalachian Mountain Teen schools and neighborhoods across the match for them and different paths peo- possibility and helps teens imagine and Project is a non-profit organization that United States and in South Africa. For provides long-term mentoring support more information visit www.cityyear.org

Zip through the majestic forest of Northern New Hampshire Bretton Woods Canopy Tour offers riders thrills and scenic vistas BRETTON WOODS – A new, year- The Bretton Woods Canopy Tour round Canopy Tour program at New features a hand brake system and a dual England’s historic Mount Washington cable for added safety. Zip lines range Resort, set to debut in late November, from 120 to 830 feet. Speeds on the sin- will put guests face-to-face and limb-to- gle ride, side-by-side zip line are esti- limb with ancient hemlocks, spruces and mated to be between 25 and 30 miles white pines. per hour. The entire Canopy Tour, Nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike including the zip lines, hiking, suspen- will enjoy one of the longest canopy sion bridges and rappelling, lasts tours in the U.S., comprised of 10 zip approximately three and a half hours. lines, two suspension bridges, hiking Costs for the full Canopy Tour start at and even rappelling deep in the forests $89 for Resort guests and $95 for the of Bretton Woods. The final tandem general public. Guests can participate in cable zip line will bring participants just the side-by-side zip line for $15 per back to the base area and also will be person. Tours consist of up to eight par- offered as a single ride adventure. With ticipants and larger groups can be nature center stage, the Bretton Woods accommodated. Reservations are Canopy Tour also features experienced required for all tours. For more infor- Adventure Guides trained as naturalists mation about Mount Washington who will provide information about the Resort, call 877-873-0626 toll-free, local flora and fauna, as well as interest- 278-1000 locally or visit ing anecdotes and stories about the www.MountWashingtonResort.com. ▲ area’s history. Chris Ellms, Director of Ski Area Operations at Bretton Woods, says, “We are so excited to bring this world- class eco-tour program to Bretton Woods. It promises to be the experience of a lifetime, full of thrills, adventure and awe-inspiring natural beauty with panoramic bird’s eye views of our forest and mountains.” Designed and constructed by Bonsai Designs, Inc., the Canopy Tour incor- porates all of the natural beauty of the forests of Bretton Woods ski area. From grand vistas of the Presidential Range to the majestic canopy of old growth hemlocks, each zip was designed with the aesthetic in mind. The company ensured minimal disruption to the environment by incorporating the Canopy Tour into the existing ski facilities, using locally harvested wood and creating only four points of intrusion on trees used for course platforms. The innovative twin cable construction with specially coated lines means less noise and less wear. The result is an eco- friendly program that honors the natural environment.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Page A3 Comments & Opinions

Established 1976 PUBLISHER Richard Piatt Republican candidate for Governor, Joseph Kenney, says thanks to voters To the Editor, $700 million shortfall, we need to find in Concord this session. FOUNDING EDITORS I want to thank the nearly 200,000 another $100 million for the new educa- At the end of the day our campaign voters who voted for me statewide in the tion adequacy law and we need to theme was let’s keep New Hampshire, R. Stephen Eastman gubernatorial election on Nov. 4. address efficiencies such as in energy New Hampshire. This theme gave many Jane Golden Reilly Many heartfelt thanks to my family, methods for state buildings and a cen- time to pause and think what exactly friends and supporters who held signs, tralized purchasing system to save does that mean. To me, it means limited MANAGING EDITOR passed out literature and spoke of our money. government, individual responsibility candidacy. It was a wonderful experience I was disappointed the Governor and local control. But it is also hanging Nina Perry to meet so many great people around the opted out of a Carroll County debate in onto the uniqueness of our state, such as state of New Hampshire and to address Conway to discuss important issues such the protection of our natural resources, COPY WRITING/ their concerns. as transportation, rural health care deliv- maintaining a good education system PROOFREADING It was clear from the beginning our ery and economic development. I and keeping crime down. campaign was an uphill battle, given the believe the voters lost out on an impor- Thank you for the opportunity to Nina Perry limited resources we had, but it was tant exchange of ideas. serve you. Kristina Whitten important for me to leave my senate seat My sincere thank you to the voters of Joseph D. Kenney to voice the concerns about the record Senate District 3 for their support over 2008 Republican Nominee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS spending in Concord and the lack of the last six years. I congratulate all the for Governor direction and leadership. In the next two legislators who were elected and wish Wakefield Ann Bennett • Pru Smith year budget we are faced with a $500 to them well in tackling the difficult issues Steven D. Smith Peter Minnich Steve Caming Linda Tucker Raffle tickets to benefit Miranda Leavitt Diabetes Fund on sale now To the Editor, We are so proud to live here. Community Health Center, Blueberry Karen Stancik I am writing more on a personal note. As our first yearly fundraiser, we have Muffin, 302 Smokehouse and Tavern, Sarah Earle As many of you know, my daughter, created “Miranda Baskets.” Miranda and more! Look for the yellow posters Miranda, passed away on February 17, loved to shop, so it only seemed fitting throughout the area that say "Raffle CONTRIBUTING 2007 with diabetes complications. She and we have been unbelievably fortunate Tickets on Sale Here." If you're a busi- was only 22 years old. to have an amazingly generous response ness, please consider buying a $40 book PHOTOGRAPHERS A group of local individuals and dear of donations and participation that could of raffle tickets (60 tickets). Get creative Steven D. Smith friends, knowing that Miranda's mission only be found right here in Mount and use them as customer appreciation Joshua Spaulding in life was to work towards a cure while Washington Valley. What started out to tokens or creative marketing incentives. Karen Stancik helping others challenged with the same be eight Miranda Baskets built around Consider helping us sell tickets, or just disease, formed a group to honor and such themes as "All about Kids," simply spread the word and encourage Linda Tucker • Sarah Earle support Miranda's dream. The Miranda "Pamper Me," "Dine A-Round Town," people to get their tickets before Dec. Leavitt Diabetes Fund, in support with and such, has turned into donations of 12. If we sold 100 books at $40 we would ADVERTISING SALES the White Mountain Community over $10,000 worth of gift certificates be close to our goal with $4000. So the Shannon Houde Health Center in Conway, provides and merchandise. Many businesses such first 100 businesses to purchases a $40 services for Type I and Type II diabetes. as Hooligans, Blueberry Muffin, book will be added to the "Elite 100 Whether it is medical attention, screen- Settlers’ Green, Red Jacket Spa, Inn at Club" of the Miranda Diabetes Fund SALES ASSISTANT ing, medications, education, or food, the Thorn Hill and Spa, and Cranmore and be listed in a special thank you ad. Elizabeth Carleton Miranda Funding is growing and avail- Mountain even created their own bas- If you wish to buy a book of tickets, able for those who need it. kets. As of last count we have 28 baskets, or help sell tickets, please let me know Rich, myself, and our two children each containing a minimum of $200 and and I will be sure that we deliver them to COMPUTER GRAPHICS, are so honored and excited, not only by upwards to $800 worth of product, gift you. The drawing will be held on Dec. DESIGN & COMPOSITION the heartfelt efforts of these ladies but by certificates, services, and such. All these 12, live on WMWV Radio! Please Amanda Dunleavy the embrace of the communities in the baskets are being raffled off on Dec. 12, spread the word that the baskets will be greater Mount Washington Valley. just in time for Christmas! raffled off just in time for the Christmas There are no words to capture the enor- Here is how we need your help! We Holiday! LAYOUT DESIGN mity of our gratitude and joy of being so are hoping to raise a minimum of $5,000 If you wish to help in any way, you Emily Killinger blessed by all of you. We have been for the funding of the Miranda Diabetes may email me at swept up in the energy of this movement Fund! Raffle tickets are being sold for $1 [email protected] or call me at in Miranda's name and find special pur- per ticket; $5 for six tickets; $10 for 15 Badger Realty 356-5757; or call Donna OFFICE MANAGER pose and healing in carrying on our tickets; $40 for 60 tickets! The tickets Woodward, Business Enhancements in Kristina Whitten beloved daughter’s mission to help oth- are on sale in various places throughout Fryeburg, Maine 207-935-3959 or email ers. Living with our loss is a void that the area, starting now through Dec. 12. [email protected]. Donna is the DISTRIBUTION can never be filled, but this community Sale locations include Badger Realty Director of the Miranda Leavitt has helped Rich, Derek, Alicia and I in North Conway and Jackson, Jackson Diabetes Fund! Bill Collins • John Myers mourn the loss and start the healing Chamber, Hooligan’s Restaurant, Brenda Leavitt Darlene Westfall process through their love and support. Bellini’s Restaurant, White Mountain Fryeburg, Maine Tina Lamy • John Mills

The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN EAR is published on Thursdays as an independent newspa- Consider helping local food banks the next time you’re shopping per by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to To the Editor, bors through donations to community include unopened packages of these Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and western Oxford County, Maine. The week before Thanksgiving, Nov. services. Going into winter, the need is types of items since they are always in The MOUNTAIN EAR office is located at 16-22, has been designated as National especially great at food pantries. The short supply and high demand. Mountain River Village on Route 16 in Conway, New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence Hunger and Homelessness Awareness following are a few “painless” tips for • Don’t forget the pets. When buying to: The MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, Week, co-sponsored by the National how you can help your local food pantry food for your own four-legged friend, Conway, N.H. 03818. Coalition for the Homeless and the without hurting your own wallet. add some extra to donate to an animal The telephone number to call for general information and display advertising is 603-447-6336. National Student Campaign Against • When the grocery store has “buy shelter. Cherished pets often end up at For classified advertising call 877-766-6891. Hunger and Homelessness. one, get one free” specials on non-per- shelters during hard economic times. The Fax number is 603-447-5474. Because of the economy, requests to ishables, put the extra one aside for a To find out about food pantries in Ear on Web: www.mtear.com E-mail: [email protected] for news or food banks, fuel assistance, and housing food pantry donation. your area, check the Resource Directory [email protected] for ad material assistance are significantly higher than • When non-perishables are on a 10 at the Valley Outreach website at The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is payable in advance. First class subscriptions are in previous years. Chances are you know for $10 dollars promotion, buy a few www.forparentssake.com. available upon request. someone who is making the difficult extra for a food pantry donation. Carroll County Friends of Families choice between food, heat, and rent or • Neighbors cannot use food stamps Coalition ADVERTISING DEADLINES you yourself are facing those tough for non-food items like soap, shampoo, FriendsofFamilies—N.H. at Advertising insertion orders must be placed one week choices. toilet paper, or cleaners. The same for YahooGroups in advance of publication date, and advertising copy must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. In good times and in bad, N.H. citi- items like aspirin, toothbrushes, and zens have always helped out their neigh- cough syrup. When donating, please LETTERS POLICY The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor pertaining to local community issues. All corre- ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ spondence should be signed, include a return address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters should be received prior to publication and be no longer than 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity and to not publish www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com letters deemed unsuitable.

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Local volunteers provide information and on-site assistance Camp Cody finds solutions to erosion problems, lake pollution OSSIPEE — For the past year, volunteers tactics used in previous years to repair the If you or your business would like to be from area towns have been trying to get damage and erosion problems the camp involved in drinking water protection the word out about the importance of was seeing on their shorefront. The camp efforts, shoreline protection, or similar drinking water protection in the Ossipee has more plans to do other projects to pre- projects that address erosion problems or Watershed, an area that is home to the vent erosion and flooding in 2009, such as water quality issues in your community, largest stratified drift aquifer in the state. the “Darby Special,” a set of multi-func- contact Tara Schroeder at 539-1859 or Before the waterbars and fill were put in, This drinking water resource is so large tion steps that Darby himself designed to [email protected]. There are many erosion of the pathway carried stones, because of the sandy soil deposits left by prevent other erosion problems the camp opportunities to support programs, work- sand, gravel and sediments down to the the glaciers, and is also highly vulnerable was having by their basketball court. shops, trainings, and volunteer. ▲ lake. (Courtesy Photo) to pollution. About 80 percent of local residents get their drinking water from this aquifer, and many local businesses rely ‘Saves’ made at Ossipee, Silver lakes upon it for water for the public. In order to protect the aquifer from its greatest threat, contamination, local volunteers have been Education program prevents invasive species spread in lakes working with businesses and town facilities OSSIPEE — New Hampshire Lakes, with Mountain Conservation Group, approxi- and grass species at Silver Lake in in Freedom, Effingham, Ossipee, the help of over 70 participating organiza- mately 224 “saves” (removal of exotic Madison. Madison, Tamworth and Sandwich to pro- tions, made the 2008 Lake Host Program plants from boats and trailers) were made The N.H. Lakes program aims to pre- vide both information and opportunity for a record-breaking success this year for the in the state of New Hampshire. Included vent the introduction and spread of exotic on-site assistance. One camp participating state. in these 224 “saves” were milfoil species in the project, Camp Cody, is not only Thanks to organizations like the Green found at Ossipee Lake and bladderwort NH LAKE HOST continues Page A10 working with the group to improve han- dling and storage of hazardous fluids over the aquifer, but is also doing some projects that protect lake water, too. Ernie Darby, the Cody Maintenance Head, and Director Nick Robbins, had some interesting projects that combined Yankee ingenuity with some common sense solutions that they were willing to share as part of this project. Ernie had been struggling with the walkway down to the camp’s boat pier, which kept washing out during rain events. The stormwater would carry sand, soil, gravel, mulch and essentially anything that was in its wake down the hill and into the lake, creating gullies and washing out steps, retaining walls, and stones along the way. During the spring and summer of 2008, Ernie worked to design new steps that would not wash out, and would prevent the erosion problems from recurring. The steps are essentially a series of water bars with gravel fill and landscaping fabric that help stabilize the slope, redirect water onto nearby gardens and grass areas, and slow down the flow of the water. This is one example of a technique being employed more regularly by landscapers, developers, homeowners, and others to minimize erosion problems and protect water quality. It’s a technique, along with other innovative ideas like rain gardens, retention ponds, vegetative buffer strips, and berms and swales, that can be used to protect water quality by slowing water flow, filter- ing out particles, and preventing nutrients from loading our rivers and lakes. Not only are these techniques effective at reducing pollution, but they are also often asthetically appealing, adding value to properties, and also cost-effective, long- term solutions that can be employed where erosion, runoff, and water pollution are an issue. “It’s been really neat to see it actually work,” says Nick Robbins. “We were spending more on resources each year than what it cost to do it right. It was a big physical hazard and was continually being washed out, becoming a safety hazard and liability for the camp, since 150-plus people need to use the pathway every day during our year-round programs.” Initially, the camp was spending about $2,000 each year on sand and mulch to refill the area each time the rains would wash out the pathway. That cost did not include the time and labor that went into shoveling and repairs. The new solution with the steps and waterbars cost about $1,080, with the stone fill from Ossipee Aggregates at around $1,000 and the tim- bers at around $16 a piece for five of them. Not only do these projects help protect water quality, but they also benefited the camp by providing a more appealing landscape, improving safety conditions, and were more economical than the quick-fix

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Page A5 Markenfield Addey’s White Mountain Echo Reporting the News ... By Steve Caming Contributing Writer

F NEWSPAPERS are indeed a “first Idraft of history,” then reading newspapers from the distant past are old days brought back to life. It’s one thing to learn about the major historical events of an era, but quite another to read about the trivialities of daily life that made it into print. Over the course of time, a newspaper evolves into a compendium of local life, captured forev- er in rich detail for as long as the archives survive. Through time, newspapers come and go, each adding their efforts to the collective base of information that is our culture and legacy. Here in the North Country of New Hampshire there are many examples, each a lost civilization unto itself. One was the White Mountain Echo. (Courtesy of Steven Caming)

“The White Mountain Echo is moting the prosperity of every person devoted to the interests of the entire interested in White Mountain Travel.” region popularly known as the With those words, Markenfield ‘Switzerland of America,’ and is inde- Addey, editor and proprietor, to that industry. While reading the the discovery of Crawford Notch The White pendent of any special locality, hotel, launched his newspaper, paper’s pages of entertaining prose, and others found their way into each Mountain Echo boarding house or railroad corpora- , on July 13, 1878. as well as its register of the comings, week’s paper. tion. It is the belief of its projector that The fledgling tourism industry goings and doings of locals and visi- With the main office in in impartially advancing the welfare of was beginning to come of age in the tors alike, one can easily imagine Bethlehem and branch offices in the whole district, and alike of tourists Mt. Washington Valley and Addey elegantly dressed men and ladies, Wolfeboro, Jefferson and North and those who cater to them, he is pro- designed his paper’s format to cater sitting on the porch or piazza of Conway, The Echo was the self- their hotel (a big porch with com- described “Largest circulation news- fortable chairs was in vogue then, as paper in northwestern New now), and reading about which rich Hampshire. and famous family had arrived or The first issue even featured a what they had done that week. story called “The Echo Peddler” by This region, alive with mysterious the then not widely known writer, Indian names and small mountain Mark Twain. In addition, the front villages, already had a rich history of page had a report stating, “…the fables and local lore. Stories like North Conway Improvement Chocorua’s curse, the Willey slide, Association is beginning to prove itself worthy of the name. We now have good sidewalks the entire length of the Village, and a goodly number of trees, mostly elms, have been planted along the street and on the common…” Fine Country & IN HIS 1916 BOOK, Primitive Wares “Chronicles of the White Mountains,” author Frederick 18th- & 19th- Century Reproduction Furniture including D.R. Dimes Kilbourne, a friend and contempo- and Johnston Benchworks Upholstered Furniture, Period Lighting, Folk Art, Pre-lit Trees, Gifts, Antiques and Seasonal Florals rary of Addey, described him as a “…bright cheerful little man, of a very 518 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, NH sanguine nature.” (1/2 mile South of Kingswood High School) Addey was a native of England, and while living there in 1857, at the age of 39, his eyesight failed. Little is known of the reasons he left England that year, or of what he did 603-569-6613 for his first 20 years in America. Hours: 9:30-5 Mon- Sat & Sun 10-4 His life conspicuously “went pub- Holiday Decorations lic” in 1878 when he decided to start The Echo. His was not an original

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(Courtesy of Steven Caming)

pendent of any special locality, hotel or boarding house. Bethlehem is cho- ances, rather than by the promises, sen as its place of issue merely in con- which usually preface a first appear- sequence of its central locale to the ance. It may be, however, well to state principal places and points of interest. the aim and purpose of our publication. It is our intention to present to the Clouds (published That the interests of other districts are visitors who annually resort to the on the summit of not to be neglected will be evident from White Mountains, either for health or Mt. Washington), the fact that either branch offices or recreation, a journal that will supply all could be found agencies have been established in all. them every information of importance in the region at ‘Deeds not words’ is the dictum we one time or anoth- desire to observe. Consequently, we ECHOcontinues Page A8 er during the late prefer to be judged by our perform- 19th century. Addey was 59 when he started the paper, and he was the “editor and proprietor” for 20 years before returning to his native England. The paper went on, however, idea, as many newspapers already publishing well into the 1920s. called this region home. Addey’s goals and purposes for the Such publications as The White publication were well explained in Mountain Record, The Bugle, White one small column in the first issue: Mountain Life, The Idler, The “Greeting. It must be clearly under- Messenger, The Bartlett Times, The stood that this journal will be in every White Mountain Times, The way what its name imports – a White Mountaineer (no relation to us), the Mountain paper, published in the White Mountain News and Among the interest of the entire region and inde-

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Page A7 Echo (Courtesy of Steven Caming) Continued from Page A7 concerning the numerous inci- dents of travel peculiar to the district. We also purpose presenting to our reader the general and social news of the moving world of mountain visitors, graphic local sketches, scenes and inci- dents of travel and literary miscel- lanies and pleasantries that will be acceptable as summer pastime. Though we commence the publication of the White Mountain Echo with a sheet of 12 pages, we have every reason to believe that, as the season progresses, the demands upon our space will be sufficient to require an enlargement to 16 pages.” Addey’s column went on to say that the grandeur of the scenery and purity of the atmosphere, through exhaustive research, has this editorial in one of the early been shown to draw between difference between those aimed at issues. 150,000 and 200,000 visitors each Profile House), advertisers would the local citizenry and those geared “We produce a paper that we con- season. continue to utilize the paper’s pages. toward tourists. The Echo was for sider a credit to ourselves and we are These visitors did, in fact, over Still, numerous newspapers tourists. The thing that fascinated happy to find it fully appreciated by the course of time, swell the paper’s thrived at the turn of the century. me is that they were all unintention- the public…our only regret is that we contents to more than 30 pages per “Local papers had nothing like ally acting as recorders of history. are not justly estimated by proprietors issue, at a time when several other national or international news in Events or people that may have been and boarding houses, some of whom newspapers had failed; it was the them at the time — they didn’t have merely entertaining or amusing are quite ready to receive favors at our diverse nature of the editorial prod- access to it in the days before televi- then, have great historical value, in hands without awarding us any in uct that seemed to keep The Echo sion, radio and news services,” that they can be reviewed in such return, while others perfectly ignore us going. As long as the area continued explained the late White Mountain detail today,” he observed. and neither favor us with their adver- drawing wealthy families like the historian and collector Doug Such events as coaching parades, tisements or forward us their lists of Vanderbilts (who stayed at the Philbrook, of Gorham. “There was a country fairs, visits by campaigning guests. We find it very difficult to make politicians and other details that some people credit our growing might otherwise be lost to history importance. We had however, on are recorded in meticulous detail by Saturday morning last, a pleasant the journalists of an era gone by. example of our growing position. A gentleman and businessman passing BEING A HISTORIAN, HOW- through Bethlehem, called upon us just ever, was not what the publisher had as our mail and agent’s parcels were in mind when he started out. In fact, being dispatched. He expressed aston- like any other businessman, Addey ishment at the quantity we were send- was dependent on capital to grease ing off, but being a practical man he the wheels of progress. Being appre- made good use of the knowledge he ciated by the local and traveling pop- obtained. Almost his first words were ulace was fine and dandy but it was, ‘Guess I’d better give you an adver- then as now, the advertisers who tisement.’” paid the bills. Conversely, it was the Through none too subtle persua- lack of advertisers that prompted sions like these, Addey was able to AUDI • VOLKSWAGEN Factory Trained and Certified Expert Level Technician on Duty at: Bumper to Bumper Auto Repair

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Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 (Courtesy of Steven Caming) substantially build his financial base and guarantee a place for his paper for more than 40 years. Once the purely financial concerns of running a paper were put aside, Addey concentrated on an entertaining mixture of copy. While he relied heavily on correspondents for news of outlying districts (White Mountain painter Benjamin Champney often submitted the North Conway report), the occasional national and international item found its way into the paper (albeit somewhat after the fact). One significant addition to every issue was a sense of humor. Addey was a devotee of comedy and saw to it that every issue featured riddles, funny anecdotes and colloquialisms. A particularly humorous example follows: A South Sea Tragedy he had brought them. “Among the savage clan of canni- And as they filled each maw, they balistic people a missionary man set said, while they deplored him, they’d up his modest steeple. love him live and raw but roasted they And there each day he would pur- adored him.” sue his noble labors; He taught them The major news events that shape to be good and bade them love their our world will be recorded and writ- neighbors. ten about by today’s journalists and The cannibals with grins gave ear tomorrow’s historians — saved for to themes he treated; they crossed posterity as a record of these times. their tawny shins, and on their hams But the minor news and stories were seated. that are the stuff of our own lives And yet they were not lost – and our home town — those stories that missionary’s labors; he taught have always been saved in glorious them to his cost the way to love detail by men and women like their neighbors. Markenfield Addey and all those For one day when for prayers these who came before and since, who cannibals they met him, they caught worked at a newspaper, sat down, him unawares, they killed him, and started writing and in doing so they ‘et him. introduced a community to itself… They said they found him good; and left a record so that at some He’d practiced what he’d taught them; point in the indeterminate future, and now they understood the goodness others may know them, as well. ▲ Plant a tree

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Page A9 NH Lake Host Mandarin Chinese now number one spoken language in the world Continued from Page A5 Fryeburg Acad. offers Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language aquatic species, such as variable milfoil, FRYEBURG, Maine — Mandarin into New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds Chinese, the number one spoken lan- through educating the public about the guage in the world, is now in its second importance of checking for plants when academic year as a language offering at entering and exiting any body of water. Fryeburg Academy. This year, with the help of local youth, “China is a major force in the world, organizations and community members, and in order for our students to be pre- this program conducted 55,364 voluntary pared, they need to know more about boat inspections for boats entering and the rich and varied Chinese culture and leaving lakes and ponds around the state. particularly their language,” says Since 2002, the Green Mountain Headmaster Dan Lee. Greg Huang- Conservation Group has worked with Dale and his wife, Jenny Huang-Dale, N.H. Lakes to organize the Lake Host Fryeburg Academy language teachers, program by hiring local youth to educate lead the Mandarin program. boaters at the Pine River boat launch in The Huang-Dales lived and taught in Ossipee. This year, with the aid of Jared China for a number of years. Mrs. Stepanauskas of Effingham, Jill Piekut of Huang-Dale studied in China this past Effingham, and Danielle Dugas of summer with the Intensive Summer Ossipee, 479 voluntary boat inspections Language Institute, a training program were conducted at the Pine River boat for American teachers of Chinese lan- launch. guage. This program was funded by the For 2009 N.H. Lake Host information U.S. State Department. and opportunities, or to help sponsor a Mrs. Huang-Dale says, “I think it’s Lake Host, call 539-1859. A complete list Mrs. Huang-Dale’s Mandarin I class-(front row l-r) Jared Abel, Clark Prince, Mckenzie good for students to learn any foreign of “saves” made through the 2008 pro- Cathcart, Seung Min “Anthony” Han, Desiree Frost, Hannah Drew, (second row l-r) language. It exposes them to what’s gram is available at www.nhlakes.org/docs/ Jenny Huang-Dale, FA Faculty (Mandarin), Roosevelt Bishop, Mack Bray, Anna Tupaj, going on in the world, other cultures 2008-Lake-Host-Plant-IDs.pdf. ▲ Linh Phoung La, Oanh Vu, Ben Damon and Branden Pease. Missing from photo-Alex and other ways of thinking.” ▲ Petriuc and Calvin Tuunanen. (Courtesy Photo)

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Page A11 Passages

Deaths Maine, following a sudden illness. Myrtle lived in Tamworth most of 19, at Lord Funeral Home, 50 She was born June 19, 1921, in her life, raising her nine children while Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. helping to manage the family farm. She Myrtle L. Walker Delude Danbury, the daughter of Arthur E. and Graveside services will be Thursday, also worked as a furniture manufacturer Myrtle L. Walker Delude, 87, of Marion (Glines) Page. Myrtle moved to Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. at Fowlers Mill for Yield House of West Ossipee, for- Tamworth, passed away Nov. 15 at Tamworth in the 1940s, when she mar- Cemetery, Route 113A in Tamworth. merly known as Frankson’s Furniture Maine Medical Center in Portland, ried her first husband, Walter E. Donations in her memory may be Walker, Sr., who passed away in 1961. Company, for 25 years. She later mar- made to either the Tamworth ried Robert “Jack” Delude. Community Nurses Association or the She enjoyed gardening, the Sandwich charity of your choice. Due to the upcoming holiday, ad Fair, spending time with her family at the 4th of July reunions at her camp in Richard A. ‘Dick’ Stearns Colebrook and her yearly trips to Richard A “Dick” Stearns, 93, for- space reservation deadline is Mohegan Sun. She was a well-known merly of Chocorua, passed away avid fisherman and hunter, often very Sunday, Nov. 16 at Memorial Hospital Friday 11/21. The paper will be successful. in North Conway. Myrtle is survived by her devoted He was born Nov. 6, 1915, in released on 11/26. husband, Jack, and her loving children Wolfeboro, the son of Aldo and Rhea For more information, call Shannon Houde and their families: Sandra L. Parker of (McHugh) Stearns, and had lived in Tamworth; Walter E. Walker, Jr. and his Chocorua for many years. For the past at 447-6336 x215 or wife, Maureen, of Tamworth; Mrs. three years, Dick had resided at the email: [email protected] Richard E. (Barbara) Walker of Hummingbird Assisted Living Facility Tamworth; James A. Walker and his in Silver Lake. wife, Susan, of Tamworth; Nancy J. Zell As a young man, Richard joined the Have a Great Thanksgiving! and her husband, Barry, of Attleboro, U.S. Army-Air Corps and served for 20 Mass.; Barbara W. Jackson and her hus- years, retiring from the U.S. Air Force, band, Toussaint, of Milford, Mass.; after serving as Master SGT. During Steven S. Walker and his wife, Deborah, WWII in the Pacific theater of opera- of Tamworth; Robert H. Walker and his tions, he retired and worked as wife, Sandra, of Hohenwald, Tenn.; and Postmaster of the Tamworth Post Jack Walker of Tamworth, as well as 21 Office for 14 years. He also served as grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren Selectman for the Town of Tamworth. and three great-great-grandchildren; Dick was predeceased by his wife of her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, 57 years, Angeline “Angie” Stearns. Mary Woodward of Tamworth, Peg He is survived by a son, Wayne R. Manning, Terry and Duke Galipeau, Stearns, and a grandson, Wayne R. Hank and Ginny Delude, Irene and Stearns Jr., both of Knoxville, Tenn. Robert Brouillard, and numerous nieces There will be no calling hours. and nephews. Graveside services will be held Myrtle was also predeceased by her Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. in the son, Richard E. Walker, son-in-law, Chocorua cemetery. Bruce W. Parker, two grandsons, Lord Funeral Home, in Center Robert E. Walker and James E. Walker, Ossipee is in charge of arrangements. her brothers, Walter and Forest Woodward, and her sisters, Grace Day Editor’s Note: Announcements of births, and Dorothy Copp. adoptions, engagements, weddings, Calling hours were Wednesday, Nov. deaths and memorial services may be sent to the Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed to [email protected]. Items must be submitted by Monday noon for publication on the following Thursday. We are glad to publish engagement and wedding photos (enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope and kindly print address on back of photo for photo return). CONSERVE

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Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 Business News &&MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

Sarah Eisele, Brian Post and Chris Graham join the board Kismet Rock Foundation welcomes three new board members

Sasha Eisele, Chris Graham, and Brian Post. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH CONWAY — Kismet Rock to me because not all students have Foundation (Kismet), a North positive educational and recreational Conway based educational non-profit, opportunities in their lives. These recently welcomed Sasha Eisele, Brian opportunities can have a profound Post and Chris Graham to the grow- positive effect on them." ing board of directors. Chris Graham has been teaching “We are excited about the new for 20 years, and currently teaches Art energy Sasha, Brian and Chris will at Gorham Middle High School. His bring to the board,” said Ted outdoor education experiences also Wroblewski, President of the Board. led to the development of an “Their individual talents will be Adventure Arts course he now teaches immensely important in the coming there, which introduces students to year as we build capacity to expand the the art of rock climbing. Graham reach of our programs.” hopes to focus his contributions to Sasha Eisele, a consultant specializ- Kismet in the areas of program devel- ing in fundraising, marketing and opment, fundraising and media proj- OFF THE BEATEN PATH, at the end of a quiet Town organizational development strategies ects. He lives with his wife and three Road with 3 plus Acres of fields & woods is a very com- for growing non-profits, comes to children in North Conway. fortable one floor, 3 BR, 2 BA, double wide home with Kismet with a passion for young peo- Kismet’s current board, under the an open concept living & dining room and kitchen. ple and the outdoors. A graduate of leadership of Chair Ted Wroblewski, Access to hiking and snowmobile trails. Maine College of Art, she followed and newly elected Vice Chair, MLS# 2730644...... $144,500 her interest in creative problem solv- Claudine Safar, extends its sincere ing and community development to gratitude to long-time board member the non-profit sector. Eisele lives with Cheryl Rocheleau, who recently CONVENIENTLY LOCATED in Conway, 3 bedroom older her husband, Erik, in Glen. “I am stepped down from service. home on town road with town water and sewer thrilled to have the opportunity to put Kismet Rock Foundation enhances MLS #2732596...... $75,500 my skills to work for Kismet,” said the physical, intellectual and emotion- Eisele. al development of well-functioning Brian Post, a professional photog- but economically disadvantaged chil- rapher, has worked with Kismet in dren by providing access to the LAND many areas over the years: as a pro- immense value of a comprehensive AN EXCEPTIONAL PARCEL with spectacular views of Chocorua, the Ossipee & gram volunteer, a member of the and multi-dimensional education in Sandwich Mountains and Silver Lake. 176 Acres with 2400' of frontage on a Town Road. event committee and by contributing technical rock climbing. To observe a Very pretty for a private retreat or subdivision. pro bono photography and website program day, learn more about the MLS#2751922...... $529,000 administration. plans for expansion, make a donation “As a person who has benefited or to get involved as a volunteer, email COMMERCIAL - 1 1/2 ACRE LOT- This cleared Lot with an existing drilled well is greatly from the rock climbing experi- [email protected], call ready for your business. Good commercial potential with road frontage on both Rt.16 ence, I think it’s important to give 356-7738 or visit us at www.kismetrock and Depot road. MLS#2716735...... $160,000 back and pass that experience on," said foundation.org. ▲ We’re Looking For NEW LISTINGS!! Call Us If You Have A Property To Sell! Post. "Kismet’s mission is important “We know the land – We’ve lived here all our lives”

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Beautiful Mountain Side at Bretton Woods, NH biggest Ski Resort and just steps from the ski trails! This large multi level condo has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, contemporary in design with soaring ceilings and a wall of glass out to exceptional views of Mt Washington and the entire White Mountain Range! Like new this original owner has just completely renovated, granite kitchen & wet bar, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, corian/tile baths and paint! Just in time for the ski season! $799,900 (MLS#2744094)

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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 Entertainment Arts Recreation && Tree lighting & caroling, a Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour and a visit with Santa Jackson’s Traditionally Yours holiday celebration begins Nov. 28 oin the local businesses of Jackson, Bartlett, Glen and Intervale as they open their doors to share their northern hospitality with you and your family as the annual “Traditionally Yours” Jgets under way on Nov. 28. Sit by a warm fire blazing in a fieldstone hearth, savor the scents of warm breads and holiday cookies baking in their nearby ovens, experience a winter wonderland as never before, ski, skate, sled or just walk around the villages knowing their doors are open to welcome you in from the cold. The Traditionally Yours celebration continues for two weekends in a row starting Nov. 28 through Join Santa at the 30 and again on Dec. 6 through 7. (Please note that all outdoor activities are weather dependant!) Friday, Nov. 28 kicks off this community holiday celebration with Open House invitations, gift Cranmore Tubing Ride, Dec. 6 give-aways, The Miracle at Nestlenook Farm & Resort and Santa’s arrival on a horse drawn sleigh th at 4:30 p.m. Gather at the Jackson Village Gazebo to meet Santa. 12 Annual Holiday Tree Festival On Sunday, Nov. 30, the traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place in Jackson Village with Christmas Caroling by candlelight. Once again, Christmas Farm Inn and Spa will open their at Settlers’ Green doors to the Inn, where all participants will enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Make your reservations today for a Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour. This horse drawn sleigh ride ettlers’ Green Outlet Village invites the community to its 12th annual through the village of Jackson is so popular that we have added additional rides this year. Wrap Holiday Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a tradi- yourself up snuggly in the winter blanket provided, get your jingle bell and be whisked off singing tional holiday event with something for everyone in the family, including S TADITIONALLY YOURS continues Page B3 a visit from Santa Claus and back by popular demand is the Mt. Cranmore mini-snow tubing park with free rides for the kids, courtesy of Mt. Cranmore Ski Area. Weather permitting, the ski area will be trucking tons of snow to Settlers’ Green and creating a free tube ride in the gazebo area of the shopping center. First to ride down the tube will be Santa Claus, who officially starts the festival at 11 a.m. after arriving on a horse drawn hay wagon from Illusion Farms. The tubing park will be supervised by Cranmore’s famous penguin mascot, C’More, and kids can ride for free throughout the event. Pick up free discount coupons and information about all the great winter activities at Mt. Cranmore Ski Area, Tubing Park and Fitness Center. A big part of this event is the opportunity to view the dozens of Christmas trees decorated for the season. Each year 80 freshly cut, petite Christmas trees from Weston’s Farm in Fryeburg, Maine, are placed around the shopping center and adopted by area businesses, associations, artists, non-profit groups, schools and individuals. The trees are uniquely decorated with handmade and unusual ornaments, each representing the spirit of the season. Cash and merchandise prizes are awarded to the best and most unusually decorated trees. The Holiday Tree Festival has become a great community event that gives everyone The sleigh at a chance to show off their seasonal spirit. And, you can get great ideas for dec- Nestlenook Farm orating your own holiday tree! will be traveling the The Fryeburg Academy Glee Club will present a program of traditional hol- trails of the quintessential iday caroling during the afternoon and there’s free hot chocolate, candy canes Christmas season resort as and wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. part of Jackson’s annual For more information about the event or Settlers’ Green Outlet Village, call Traditionally Yours celebration. 356-7031. ▲ (Tim Shellmer/shellmer.com Photo)

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Wednesday, Nov. 26, in South Tamworth Feast Day at The Community School

The Community South Tamworth, The Community with nature, develop an ethic of stew- School in South Tamworth School is a private non-sectarian co- ardship, solve real problems, and pro- opens its doors to the public educational day school serving 35 stu- vide service to others. Prospective stu- for its annual “Walk Around” dents in grades 7 to 12. Students and dents and their families are encouraged and Feast Day on teachers collaborate in small multi-dis- to take advantage of this student-led Wednesday, Nov. 26, from ciplinary classes, at School Meeting, and presentation to visit the school and get 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each in the school’s gardens and forests to their questions answered. Admissions year on the Wednesday build a healthy local community that are on a rolling basis. before Thanksgiving, stu- contributes to a sustainable world. In For more information, contact Jenny dents, teachers, parents and preparation for college and meaningful Rowe at 323-7000 or email guests gather to review the work, students learn by doing, connect [email protected]. ▲ accomplishments of the fall. Prospective students and visitors are always welcome. “Walk Around” pro- To be held at Corner House Inn in Sandwich vides students and teachers with a comfortable venue to Author Richard Langworth to speak celebrate the unique character of the school. The students showcase accomplish- at Dec. 3 Churchill Dinner ments from their project-ori- Richard Langworth, well-known ented classes and share expe- author and Chairman of the Board of riences from October’s Trip Trustees of the Churchill Centre in Week. This year teams trav- Washington D.C., will appear at an eled to historic Philadelphia, exciting theme dinner at the Corner earned Wilderness First Aid House Inn in Center Sandwich on certifications in the White Wednesday evening, Dec. 3. The Mountains, and began con- event is jointly hosted by the struction of a post and beam Corner House Inn and Bayswater building on campus. The Book Co. of Center Harbor. highlight of the day is the Dine on some of Winston noontime potluck, a Giving Churchill’s personal culinary Thanks Feast featuring favorites while Langworth, a long- organic produce from The time Churchill scholar, introduces Community School’s fall har- his newest book, “Churchill by vest and favorite foods of the students Himself: The Definitive and faculty. Friends and visitors from Collection of Quotations.” the community often drop in to enjoy A powerful, persuasive speaker the celebration with a dish of their own and notorious wit, Winston to share. Churchill is one of the 20th cen- Pizza Pasta Grille Located on Bunker Hill Road in tury’s most oft-quoted leaders. Sir Martin Gilbert, dean of WE OPENARE British historians, calls AT “ Fresh & Natural are TIL the beginnings of EVERY FRIDAY Langworth’s book, “A true all our Family Recipes” encyclopedia of wit and wis- 9PM dom… Richard Langworth puts all those interested in Steak & Shrimp Dinner ‘Churchill TRADITIONAL & Winston Churchill in his debt.” by Himself,’ written by author Richard The four-course dinner begins at INNOVATIVE For Two! Langworth, who will appear at the 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $28.95, plus Corner House Inn on Dec. 3. tax and gratuity. For more information $27.95 (Courtesy Photo) ITALIAN CUISINE or reservations, contact the Corner Full Menu • Beer & Wine House Inn at 284-6219, or online at [email protected]. ▲ Imported Pasta EVERY SUNDAY Seafood & Vegetable Dishes “All You Can Eat” Plus Crisp & Tasty Pizza Champagne Brunch Buffet Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet to TAKE-OUT $17.95 Taking reservations for OPEN 9am to 10pm9pm daily be served in the Whitney’s Holiday Parties and New Dining Room opens at 4pm Dining Room from 12PM-5PM. $27.50 foradults Year’s Eve Dinner & Party! 603-383-9111 Open Thursday to Saturday from 5PM to 10PM CALL 356-7878 179 Carter Notch Road and $12.50 for kids. Jackson Village, NH Call 383-8916 LOCATED IN 603.383.8916 eaglemt.com for reservations. at Whitney’s Inn next to Black Mt. www.whitneysinn.com Come Get Stuffed! at Chinese Auction/ © Penny Sale to Benefit Special Olympics BellyStuffers Deli November 22, 2008 BellyStuffers Deli Kennett Middle School Cafeteria (formerly Kennett High School) Viewing and Tickets sold from 5:00 - 6:30 Winning Bidders Announced- 6:30 You must be present to win! Home of the Original Slo-Cooked Support two great causes, have fun, and do your Christmas shop- BellyStuffer© Roast Beef Sandwich ping at the same time! this annual fundraiser supports local with James River BBQ Sauce Olympians, the Arctic Wolves, in the Winter Olympics at Waterville. Four years ago, two local Olympians went to Japan in the World Winter Olympics and brought home medals! Dine in, Take Out & Delivery! Call ahead 603-356-4410 For more information contact Emma McNally at 356-9045 or Located in the Timberland Plaza • 1675 White Mountain Hwy Tammy Shaw at 356-6921 Ext. 1045 N. Conway, NH 03860 Open Mon-Thurs 7am-7pm • Fri & Sat 7am-8pm • Sun 7am-3pm

Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 350 bell rings for climate action, Nov. 23 Churches in New England sound the call for the environment Saint Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Epis- that our atmosphere that our planet can Active congregations in the St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal copal Church on Whittier Road in sustain without causing cataclysmic and Tamworth Area Churches are the Church is located at 678 Whittier Road Tamworth will be hosting the Tamworth irreversible damage to life as we know it. Chocorua Church, the Tamworth (off old Route 25 in Tamworth.) For fur- Area Community Thanksgiving Service The level of CO2 in our atmosphere is Congregational Church, the Unitarian ther information about services and on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 5:30 p.m. This is currently 385 and climbing. Universalist Fellowship, and Saint activities, call 323-8515. always a warm, lively community event, Environmental author Bill McKibben Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The con- For further information about the bringing together folks from area has launched a worldwide movement to gregations gather four times a year for “350 Campaign,” go to www.350.org. ▲ churches as well as non-church-goers. make 350 the most recognized number shared worship and celebration. The Rev. Mary Edes of the Unitarian on the planet. Universalist Fellowship of the Easter Rev. Frantz-Dale of Saint Andrew’s Slopes and the Rev. Heidi Frantz-Dale, says, “On Nov. 27 we will celebrate rector of Saint Andrew’s, will be officiat- Thanksgiving and the God who entrusts ing. Interested singers are invited to all of Creation to our care. It is a fitting come at 4:30 p.m. to prepare music time to call us all to a renewed commit- Bell ringing for climate under the direction of Peggy Johnson. ment to caring for this fragile Earth, our action at Saint Andrew’s in The particular focus this year will be island home. the Valley Episcopal Church. on the environment – giving thanks for Organizers would like to have 35 dif- (Courtesy Photo) it and committing to its protection. The ferent people ringing, ranging in ages church will be participating in a New and affiliation, demonstrating our com- England-wide action among Episcopal munity witness to this crucial theologi- Churches designed to raise everyone’s cal, environmental, and social issue. awareness of the dangerous levels of car- This will be a concrete way to tell the bons in our atmosphere and to call our world of the importance of attending to nation to take swift, bold action to our carbon consumption.” address global warming before it is too All are welcome at this inclusive, ecu- late by ringing the church bell 350 menical service of thanksgiving and times, beginning at 5:20 p.m. hope. Please bring a contribution of Why 350 times? Because 350 is the non-perishable food for the Food number of parts per million of carbon Center.

Parade entrants sought for Dec. 6 event White Mountain Christmas Festival, Parade and Tree Lighting It’s that time of year again to look ioned village parade with participants forward to one of the Valley’s favorite of all ages marching, walking or riding kick-offs to the winter season, the on floats. If you are interested in enter- The Jingle Bell Chocolate Tours run annual White Mountain Christmas ing your group or organization, call the Traditionally Saturday, Nov. 29, Sunday, Nov. 30, Festival, Parade and Tree Lighting Chamber office at 447-2639 or email Saturday, Dec. 6, Sunday, Dec. 7 and Ceremony to be held in Conway the chamber at info@conwaychamber. Saturday, Dec. 13 hourly from noon to 4 Village on Saturday, Dec. 6. The com. Yours p.m. All tickets are $18. Children not Conway Village Area Chamber of If your business is interested in host- Continued from Page B1 receiving chocolate wonders and sitting on Commerce and the many participating ing a special event that day, let the mom or dad’s lap may ride free. Make your local business and community organi- Chamber know so it can include the all the way. You’ll stop at some of our finest reservations early for your Jingle Bell zations are excited to bring this won- event in their calendar. restaurants, specialty shops, country stores, Chocolate Tour as they sell out quickly. derful day of festivities and activities to For further information, call the B & B’s and Inns, where you will ring your For a brochure detailing this event, call the Conway Village area. Chamber or Executive Director Paula ▲ Jingle Bells as the proprietors meet your the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Entries are now being sought for the Jones at 447-2639. sleigh with especially prepared chocolate at 383-9356 or visit www.jacksonnh.com. ▲ Christmas Parade. This is an old fash- treasures.

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Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brass What to Do Heart Inn. Items for sale will include antiques, furniture, gift items and much more. For information Friday 21 call Don Harte at 323-7766. A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian you. Church in Freedom Village. For more information Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, call 539-2637. corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Holiday Fair. The North Conway Community Street in North Conway. Center in North Conway Village will hold their Drawing with the Eyes of an Artist. A two-day Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by for drawing workshop will be held today from 6:30 to early holiday shopping. Several local crafters will 8:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at be attending. the Tamworth Town House in Tamworth. The K.A. Brett School Auction. The Tamworth PTA workshop will be led by Janina Lamb. All are wel- will sponsor the K.A. Brett Auction at 1 p.m. at the come. Recommended for ages 14 and older. Brett School in Tamworth. The Troon Family is Reserve soon as space is limited to ten participants. donating their services so that 100 percent of the Cost of the workshop is $75 per person. For more auction proceeds goes towards field trips and in information or to register, call Janina at 323-7539. school enrichment programs. Doors open at 12 Sponsored by the Tamworth Recreation p.m. For information on donating goods or gift Department. certificates call 323-7271. 140 Year of Skiing in Maine Digital Slideshow. On Sunday, Nov. 23, The Lovell Friday Painters’ Group. The new Open Studio Rediscovering Afghanistan. The Cook Historical Society in Lovell, Maine will present the Ski Museum of Maine’s new digital sessions will meet Fridays from 9 a.m. until noon Memorial Library in Tamworth will hold an illus- slide show, “Down-Mountain and Cross Country: 140 Year of Skiing in Maine at 2 p.m. at the MWVAA’s office, located next to the RSN trated talk on “Rediscovering Afghanistan: studios on the lower level of Norcross Place in The narrator will be Scott Andrews, a Portland based ski journalist and museum direc- Lessons from the Home,” at 2 p.m. The talk is free North Conway village. Artists should bring their tor. The slide show is sponsored by Ski Maine Association and Sugarloaf Mountain Ski and open to the public. For additional information own supplies and are also welcome to bring a about the program call the library at 323-8510 or Club. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Society at 207- brown bag lunch. The Friday Painters group is to register for the workshop call the Arts Alliance 925-3234. (Courtesy Photo) free for members and a $5 donation is suggested at 323-7302. for non-members. Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only on Historical Society Meeting. The Effingham Main Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Grace noon. All puppies must be on a leash and up to Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is hold- to one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Gilpatrick of Parsonsfield, Maine will speak on date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs please! For ing story time for preschoolers age five and under Co-sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers Bataan Death march. The public is invited and more information call 356-7297. on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up refreshments will be served. For more information 207-925-3177. an appointment at 356-3231. call 539-5564. Sunday 23 Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Odaiko Taiko Drumming Concert. The Odaiko 140 Years of Skiing in Maine Digital Slide Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather in Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell Taiko Dummers will perform at Kennett High Show. The Lovell Historical Society in Lovell, permitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts free dinner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. School in the Loynd Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets Maine will present the Ski Museum of Maine’s for charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no Feast Day and Walk Around. The Community are available at the door, Adults/$7, Students $5, new digital slide show “Down-Mountain and matter age or ability. For more information call School in Tamworth invites the public for the Family $20. The concert will benefit the KHS Cross Country: 140 Years of Skiing in Maine” at 2 Myrtle at 539-5831 or Polly at 539-8479. annual Walk Around and Feast Day from 9:30 Performing Arts Department. p.m. The narrator will be Scott Andrews, a Square Dance Workshop. The MWV Stompers a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prospective students and visi- Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark Portland based ski journalist and meseum director. will hold a square dance workshop every Monday tors are welcome. For more information contact Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 The slide show is sponsored by Ski Maine from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary Jenny Rowe at 323-7000. Association and Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club. to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- School. For more information call Arthur at 447- Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to Refreshments will be served. For more informa- 2200. 5527, Charlene at 207-647-9464 or Barbara at 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in tion, contact the Society at 207-925-3234. Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public 356-5546. North Conway Village. The program is free and Argentine Tango Classes Isabel Costa, a native Library hosts infant and toddler story time from . Taoist Tai Chi Classes. Taoist Tai Chi classes are open to the public to discuss feelings about the of Argentina is teaching Argentine tango classes 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- offered on Mondays and Thursdays at the Taoist death of loved ones. For more information call Jeff every Sunday at the Christmas Farm Inn in 1537. Tai Chi Society’s North Conway Center in the at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Jackson. Beginner-Intermediate classes are from 1 Eastern Slope Plaza complex from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Services of NCC at 356-7006. Story Time at MWV Children’s Museum. The to 2 p.m. Beginner level classes are from 2 to 3 For more information call 356-5581. MWV Children’s Museum presents its weekly p.m. Cost of the class is $10 per person. Please Home School Support Group. The Brownfield half-hour story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in contact Jessyca Keeler at 662-6800 for more infor- Tuesday 25 Public Library in Brownfield, Maine will hold a North Conway. Children from ages birth to six mation or to sign up. Home School Support Group every Wednesday years old are the focal audience for this fun and Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is Baby, Prenatal and Mommy Yoga. The MWV from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will organize field informative story time. Call 356-2992 for more offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of Children’s Museum is holding its weekly baby, trips, do projects, find other kids your kids age, information. Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha prenatal and mommy yoga class at 12:30 p.m. This and moral support for parents. For more informa- yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and is a non-traditional spin on yoga. The class is open tion call 207-935-3003. Saturday 22 to moms, mommies with infants and pregnant relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and Metaphysical Group. A free on-going metaphys- moms. It is flexible and inviting and attempts to Bartlett Historical Society Hours. The Bartlett locations vary throughout the Valley. For more ical group meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9 accommodate the needs of mothers of young chil- Historical Society will suspend their hours information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene p.m. at the White Mountain Hypnosis Center in dren. The cost is $12 for non-members and $10 through the winter. Anyone wishing to tour the at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- Madison. For more information or to join the for members. Registration is required. Please call Historical Society may do so by appointment. For ga.com. group call 367-8851. more information call 383-4110. 356-2992 to reserve your spot today. Monday 24 Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Brownfield Library Story Time. The Benefit Supper and Turkey Shoot. The Francis Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature pro- Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Brownfield Library in Brownfield, Maine is offer- P. Murphy VFW Post #5386 in Bartlett Village gram for children ages three through five and their Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., ing story time for preschoolers on Tuesdays at 10 will hold a benefit supper and turkey shoot (not caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on a.m. For more information call Dot Smith at 207- 3D target shooting). The supper runs from 5 to 7 Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in Route 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. 935-3003. p.m. and is open to all ages, Adults/$7, chil- Albany. For more information call 447-6991 or on dren/$4. The turkey shoot will begin at 7:30 p.m. American Legion Bingo. The Ralph Shirley Harrison House Resale Shoppe. The Harrison the web at www.tinmtn.org. and is for adults only. A raffle will also be held. American Legion Post #46 in Conway will hold House Resale Shoppe located at the entrance of Old Time String Band. Mountain Top Music The event benefits the building fund and other Bingo every Monday night at 7 p.m. Doors open the Conway Area Humane Society at 223 East Center’s Old Time String Band will be plucking Veteran’s Programs. at 5 p.m. Refreshments available. For more infor- Main Street in Conway will be open every away with jam sessions on Wednesday evenings mation call 447-3927. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and saturday from 10 Brownfield Lions Club Dance. The Brownfield from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Music Center. Bring a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your donated items by, or Lions Club will hold a dance at the Lions Den Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking your fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, dul- come in and find a bargain. Proceeds benefit the located on Routes 5 and 113 from 8:30 p.m. to Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks cimer, recorder, flute, harmonica, accordion, auto- Conway Area Humane Society. For more informa- 12:30 a.m. This is an adult dance. Music is by 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. harp, drum, etc. This class is taught by Seth tion contact the shelter at 447-5605. Linwood Cash and the Ridge Riders. Admission is Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- Austen, a musician with over 25 years experience $10 for single and $20 for couples. The dance is fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- Story Time in Tamworth. The Cook Memorial teaching and performing. For more information BYOB. A 50/50 and bottle raffle will also be held. mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. Library offers a story time for toddlers from 10:30 call 447-4737. Proceeds to benefit community projects and build- to 11:30 a.m. and another for preschoolers from 1 Children's Choir. Mountain Top Music Center T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet ing fund. For more information call Earl at 207- to 2 p.m. on the first three Tuesdays of each on Main Street in Conway will hold children’s Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) 935-2911. month. For more information call 323-8510. choir on Mondays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Have fun at the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Captain Enoch Remick House Hearthside singing with other kids, learning about music, and Wednesday 26 Street and Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. Dinner. Join us for a hearthside dinner at the making beautiful music. Taught by Jenny For information contact Linda Littlefield at 539- Captain Enoch Remick House in Tamworth from Ouellette. $75 for fall semester. Scholarships avail- Breastfeeding Support Group. The Family 8090. 5 to 7 p.m. The menu for each meal varies depend- able. Call 447-4737 to register. Birthing Center at the Memorial Hospital in White Mountain Stamp Club. The White ing upon the season. The fee for the dinner is $35 North Conway will hold a breastfeeding support Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second per person. Call 323-8002 to reserve your space. Congregational Church (brown church) on Main group every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Family Birthing Center at the Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and gain Chinese Auction. The annual Chinese Auction Street in Conway Village serves a free community Memorial Hospital. This group is free and open to on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at for Special Olympics will be held at the Kennett dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For all breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding peer the home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Middle School in Conway. Viewing of sale items information call 447-3851. counselors and lactation specialists facilitate the Route 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald and buying tickets begins at 5 p.m. The drawing Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center program. Babies and siblings are welcome. For Hill Road in Albany). Everyone interested in col- will begin at 6:30 p.m. and you must be present to for Senior Services in North Conway offers a more information call the Memorial Hospital at lecting stamps is welcome to attend. Fore more win. For more information or to make a donation, number of activities and informational programs 356-5461 ext. 146. information call Barbara at 447-5461 or email at contact Emma McNally at 447-6280 or Tammy for seniors, including yoga and mobility classes, a [email protected]. Shaw at 356-6921 ext. 1045. game day, computer labs, dances, support groups, Camera Club Meeting. The North Country Camera Club meets Sept. through May on the Young Adult Book Group. The Conway Public Church Fair. A church fair will be held at the movies, health related service programs and trips. first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 Library invites young people in grades six and up Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church in Call 356-3231 for details. p.m. in the Ham Room of the Conway Public to join its Young Adult Book Group. Discussions Fryeburg Harbor, Maine from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prenatal Yoga. Monday morning yoga at the Library. The first meeting is informational and the take place on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and there Follow signs from Route 5 between Fryeburg and Birth House in Bridgton, Maine from 9 to 10:30 second is competition (digital and prints). Contact are always plenty of snacks. Lovell. Many crafts, baked goods, white elephant a.m. To register for the eight weeks series contact Ed Bergeron, President, at 356-6936 for more table and raffle table. Free coffee and fruit punch. The Birth House at 207-647-5919. Eight weeks of information. Also, visit our website: www.north- Thursday 27 Come join us for a good time. yoga at $75 or $10 per session for walk-ins. countrycameraclub.org. Our club is a member of Argentine Tango Practice Session. Come to the Craft Fair. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit Pre-School Music. Mountain Top Music Center the New England Camera Club Council. Come Jeanne Limmer Dance Studio in North Conway #46 will hold their 16th annual craft fair from 9 on Main Street in Conway will hold pre-school check us out, all levels are welcome! Village on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. to a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on music classes from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for children Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the practice your steps or to check out what this dance Tasker Hill Road in Conway. Items include baked ages 3-5. Children sing, dance, and play rhythm Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. is all about. Cost is $5 per person. Contact Jessyca goods, handcrafted and gift items. instruments. Children learn patterns necessary for Coffee, tea, sweets and great conversation are all Keeler at 663-6800 for more information or to First Annual Must-Go Fundraiser. The further music study. Pre-reading skills are incor- part of this morning. Bring a friend or come alone. sign up. Tamworth Historical Society will hold a Must Go porated in drawing and coloring activities. All are welcome. Bloomin’ Babies Mother’s Group. The Birth $8/class. Registration is requested. Call 447-4737. House in Bridgton, Maine will offer Bloomin’

Page B4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 9:30AM EAGLE HOUR 24 Monday subject to change NOV 21 TO NOV 27, 2008 10:00AM THE HONOR OF OUR PEOPLE 6:00 AM CONWAY CABLE COMMITTEE #2 (Schedule Subject to Change) 10:30AM HEALTH & WELLNESS website: www.vv3tv.org 12:00PM WELL, THERE YOU HAVE IT! 25 Tuesday subject to change phone: 603-356-8941 1:00PM ALL THINGS GROWING 9:00AM ECONOMIC COUNCIL DINNER 1:30PM REMEMBER WHEN 12:00PM CONWAY CABLE COMMITTEE #2 21 Friday subject to change 5:00PM COUCH POTATOES: LONE 3:00PM ECONOMIC COUNCIL DINNER 6:00AM NORTH CONWAY WATER RANGER 7:00PM HARVEST HILLS PRECINCT 5:30PM COUCH POTATOES: THE GREEN 7:30PM TBA HORNET 8:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 27 Thursday subject to change 9:00AM WELL, THERE YOU HAVE IT 6:00AM CONWAY SELECTMEN 10:00AM ALL THINGS GROWING 6:00MP COUCH POTATOES: JACK BENNY 9:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD 6:30PM COUCH POTATOES: ROY 9:00AM RECREATION WEEKLY 10:30AM REMEMBER WHEN 9:30AM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL ROGERS 26 Wednesday subject to change 12:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 10:00AM TBA 7:00PM CONWAY CABLE COMMITTEE #2 6:00AM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD 12:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 10:30AM UNSUNG HEROES 9:00AM HARVEST HILLS 1:00PM CONWAY UPDATE 23 Sunday 12:00PM HARVEST HILLS 9:30AM TBA 1:30PM UNSUNG HEROES 9:00AM CONWAY CABLE COMMITTEE #2 12:30PM TBA 10:00AM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER 12:00PM COUCH POTATOES: LONE 1:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12:00PM ECONOMIC COUNCIL DINNER PRECINCT RANGER 3:00PM CONWAY SELECTMEN 3:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD 7:00PM SPORTS BAR 12:30PM COUCH POTATOES: THE GREEN 7:00PM WELL, THERE YOU HAVE IT! 7:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 7:30PM EAGLE HOUR HORNET 8:00PM ALL THINGS GROWING 7:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 8:00PM THE HONOR OF OUR PEOPLE 1:00PM COUCH POTATOES: JACK BENNY 8:30PM REMEMBER WHEN 8:00PM TBA 8:30PM HEALTH & WELLNESS 1:30PM COUCH POTATOES: ROY 9:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER 8:30PM UNSUNG HEROES ROGERS PRECINCT 9:00PM CONWAY SELECTMEN 22 Saturday subject to change 3:00PM CONWAY CABLE COMMITTEE #2 9:00 AM SPORTS BAR 7:00PM ECONOMIC COUNCIL DINNER

Babies Mother’s Group every Thursday from 10 Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in Chamber Music Concert. The Mountain Top Refreshments will be available. For more informa- a.m. to 12 p.m. All parents with babies and pre- Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners Music Center and IMAI presents an evening of tion, call 539-7910. school siblings are welcome. For more informa- every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This week in obser- Chamber Music at a private home in Glen at 7:30 Ye Old Sale Shoppe Christmas Open House. tion call 207-647-5919 or on the web at vance of Thanksgiving Day there will not be a sto- p.m. The musicians will perform Bach, Mozart, Join everyone at the Ye Old Sale Shoppe on Route www.birthhousebridgton.com. rytelling dinner. We will see you on Dec. 4 with Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff. Tickets are $35 153 in Effingham from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Sid Lovett of Holderness. Cost for dinner and per person. Call 447-4737 for reservations and Christmas Open House. Call 539-7910 for more Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks entertainment is $18.95 plus tax and gratuity. For directions. information. 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. reservations or more information call 284-6219. Christmas Concert. As part of the Christmas in Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear com- Friday 28 Effingham event, a Christmas Concert performed Sunday 30 fortable shoes and warm clothes. For more infor- by Jayne Hively will take place at 6:45 p.m. at the Argentine Tango Classes. Isabel Costa, a native mation call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings South Effingham Church on Route 153. Join of Argentina is teaching Argentine tango classes held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800- Jam Band/Recording Class. Mountain Top Jayne for a presentation of all kinds of Christmas every Sunday at the Christmas Farm Inn in 593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near Music Center on Main Street in Conway will offer music. Jackson. Beginner-Intermediate classes are from 1 you. jam band/recording class from 7 to 9 p.m. for ages Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday to 2 p.m. Beginner level classes are from 2 to 3 11-adult. This ongoing series is designed to put all Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, p.m. Cost of the class is $10 per person. Please those scales, chords, and rhythm studies to real- corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian contact Jessyca Keeler at 662-6800 for more infor- world use, develop group performance skills, tap Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go Church in Freedom Village. For more information mation or to sign up. into your creative potential, teach methods for to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. call 539-2637. Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga is expanding one core idea into a whole song, give Friday Painters’ Group. The new Open Studio Great Glen Craft Fair. Looking for unique gifts offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of students a chance to interact with their musical sessions will meet Fridays from 9 a.m. until noon this holiday season? Shop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Hatha peers, and explore the art of multi-track recording. at the MWVAA’s office, located next to the RSN Great Glen Trails in Pinkham Notch where over yoga postures paired with breath, meditation and Taught by Chad Cummings, the drop-in fee for studios on the lower level of Norcross Place in 30 crafters will display handmade gifts. Raffle and relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. Times and students is $15, or sign up for the whole session for North Conway village. Artists should bring their bake sale to benefit Gorham BKL Jr. skiers. locations vary throughout the Valley. For more $40. Call 447-4737. own supplies and are also welcome to bring a information or to schedule a class, contact Carlene Kids Craft Workshop. Come join in the fun and brown bag lunch. The Friday Painters group is at 662-8664 or on the web at www.symmetreeyo- Library Closing. In observance of Thanksgiving make ornaments with us at the Effingham free for members and a $5 donation is suggested ga.com. Day the Chocorua Public Library will be closed Elementary school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Regular hours resume on Friday. for non-members. Madison Library Toddler Playgroup. The Postpartum Support Group. The Conway Madison Library will hold toddler playgroups Public Library will host a postpartum support every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. through November group every Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ham 20. Toddlers, babies, and caregivers meet and min- Community Room of the library. The weekly gle in the children’s room. Call 367-8545 for more meeting is free and open to the public. For more information. information call 387-8236 or 986-8063. Madison Thanksgiving Day 5K and Fitness Santa Claus Express. All Aboard!! for a visit from Valley Round-Up Walk. The Madison PTO and Purity Spring Santa Claus today through Sunday at the Conway Resort will hold the first annual Madison Scenic Railroad in North Conway. Children Thanksgiving Day 5K Cross Country Race and receive goodies and get to chat with Santa. Trains Fitness Walk at 9 a.m. at Purity Spring Resort in depart at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more infor- Madison. Have fun and help support the Madison mation, call 356-5251. PTO Student Enrichment Program. For more Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark information call 367-8676 or online at www.cool- Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 ‘Down-Mountain and Cross Country: running.com. to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452- Morning Garden and Sweet Pea Programs. 2200. 140 years of Skiing in Maine’ The White Mountain Waldorf School offers Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public Morning Garden and Sweet Pea Programs to Library hosts infant and toddler story time from Maine’s skiing history goes back farther Portland. Competition subjects include ski beginning today. Did you have a newborn or look- 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539- than any other New England state. A jumping, cross-country, alpine, freestyle ing for a loving comfortable environment to bring 1537. your toddler to meet new friends? Amy St. Pierre- Mainer wrote America’s first book on ski- and biathlon. Gashcott (Miss Amy), an experienced Waldorf Story Time at MWV Children’s Museum. The ing. A Maine company built the world’s The story of Evergreen Valley, the Teacher, will be offering programs this fall which MWV Children’s Museum presents its weekly tallest ski jump and the first chairlift in the largest and most notorious financial failure half-hour story time at 10 a.m. at the museum in will provide for both needs. She will offer a week- East. Two Maine manufacturers were lead- in the history of Maine skiing, will also be ly Morning Garden program for parents and tod- North Conway. Children from ages birth to six dler (crawling to 3 years) from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. for years old are the focal audience for this fun and ing producers of skis in the mid-20th cen- discussed. eight weeks as well as The Sweet Pea program informative story time. Call 356-2992 for more tury. Two dozen Maine skiers have com- The narrator will be Scott Andrews, a (newborns to pre-crawl) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. information. peted or coached at the Olympics. Maine Portland-based ski journalist and museum Please call 447-3168 for a more detailed descrip- Traditionally Yours in Jackson. Today and has hosted five ski, snowboard and biathlon director who assembled the photos and tion of each program and we do offer a sliding tomorrow this Holiday Celebration offers open competitions at the World Championship performed much of the research. scale fee. houses, wreath making, magical sleigh rides and and World Cup level. “Skiing has been part of the Maine way Music for Babies. Mountain Top Music Center more. The Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour will be on Main Street in Conway will hold music for available today and tomorrow and again on Dec. These are a few facets of a narrated dig- of life since the late 1800s, offering recre- babies classes from 9:30 to 10 a.m. In this free 6,7, and 13 so make your reservations in advance. ital slideshow recently produced by the Ski ation and competition to both residents class, babies from birth through eighteen months Call 383-9356 for information or reservations. Museum of Maine. The show, titled and visitors,” says Andrews. “The muse- play interactive games involving familiar songs, Saturday 29 “Down-Mountain and Cross-Country: um’s objective is to feed the passion of rhymes, and rhythm. Activities are designed to 140 Years of Skiing in Maine,” will be pre- Maine skiers and to illustrate the signifi- stimulate babies' cognitive development. Song Bake Sale & Local Produce. The Effingham sheets are included so that you can bring the songs Preservation Society is serving home-made treats sented at the Lovell Historical Society on cance of our sport to our state’s lifestyle and home to enjoy. Taught by Sharon Novak. Please every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grange Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. economy.” register by calling 447-4737. Building on Route 153 in the Center Effingham More than 100 photos, some more than “Down-Mountain and Cross-Country: Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Historic District. Folks are welcome to sit down a century old, have been assembled from 140 Years of Skiing in Maine” is sponsored Center on Main Street in Conway will hold music and enjoy coffee, conversation, and the historic setting. Proceeds are used to maintain and reno- the Farmington-based museum’s collec- by the Ski Maine Association and the for toddlers classes from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For chil- tions and more than 30 other sources, Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club. dren between 18 months and three years old, this vate this historic landmark. class offers children and their caregivers an oppor- Bartlett Historical Society Hours. The Bartlett including several of the state’s leading his- The Lovell Historical Society is located tunity to dance, play rhythm instruments, sing, Historical Society will suspend their hours torical societies and skiing organizations. on Route 5 across from the Lake Kezar and play games using familiar songs. This class through the winter. Anyone wishing to tour the Photos to be presented cover the entire Country Club, in the historic 1839 stimulates musical and cognitive development. Historical Society may do so by appointment. For span of skiing in Maine, from the founding Kimball-Stanford House. Refreshments Song sheets are included so that you can bring the more information call 383-4110. songs home to enjoy all week. $8/class, please reg- of Aroostook County’s Swedish Settlement will be served and admission is free. Creations of the Hand Craft Show. The Friends in 1870 to present-day happenings all over For more information, call the Society ister by calling 447-4737. of Effingham Library will hold a juried craft and Playgroups. Even Start Family Literacy Program artisan show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the the state. Locations that were historically at 207-925-3234. You can also view a large Playgroup will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Effingham Elementary School. It’s time for important to the development of skiing collection of Evergreen Valley photo- Effingham Elementary School. Playgroups are Christmas shopping. Christmas wreaths will be include Aroostook County, Auburn, graphs at the Society’s website: lovellhistor- open to children, birth to six years old and their available. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Bethel, Bridgton, Carrabassett Valley, icalsociety.org. ▲ parents. Any questions call Even Start at 539- Effingham Public Library. For more information, 9126. call 539-4964. Farmington, Fryeburg, Lovell, Poland and

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Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany The Met - North Conway Village Simon Crawford Fri. & Sat. Nov. 21 & 22 (N, A) Classic Pop A Spoken Word Wednesdays (N) Open Mic

Club 550 - North Conway Rafferty’s - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Stump Trivia Night Thursdays (N) Trivia DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Red Fox Bar & Grille - Jackson The Conway Cafe - Conway Village TBA Sun., Nov. 23 (B) (9 a.m.) Jazz Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Delaney’s Hole in the Wall - North Conway Jim Connors Fri., Nov. 21 (N) Solo Guitar Cantonese Traffic Wed., Nov. 26 (N) Rock DJ Judy Sat., Nov. 22 (N) DJ Dancing

Eagle Mtn. House - Jackson Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Clare Gardner Sunday, Nov. 23 (B) Piano Vacate Fri., Nov. 21 (N) Rock Tim Theriault Band Sat., Nov. 22 (N) Rock Homestead Restaurant - North Conway Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village O’Neil & Deveneau Thurs., Nov. 20 (N) Celtic/Folk Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Jon Sarty Fri., Nov. 21 (N) Celtic/Folk Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano Dennis & Davey Sat., Nov. 22 (N) Celtic/Folk Clare Gardner Mondays (N) Piano and Vocals Kevin Dolan Sun., Nov. 23 (N) Celtic Folk

Joshua Tree Bakery - West Ossipee Up Country Tavern - North Conway Open Mic Fridays Local Talent DJ Kristen Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing DJ Fri., Nov. 21 (N) DJ /Dancing May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway DJ Sat., Nov. 22 (N) DJ /Dancing Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music Wildcat Tavern - Jackson Village Roxanne and the Sat., Nov. 22 (N) Rock VooDoo Rockers

The Wentworth - Jackson Village Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., Nov. 21 & 22 (N) Piano

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A favorite spot for kids at any time of year Santa’s Village opens for the Christmas season Nov. 28 To the delight of children everywhere, important part of Santa’s annual business At this time of year, thousands of Santa’s Village is located on Route 2 in Santa’s Village will be open during the and a tremendous boon to the North Christmas lights are strung throughout Jefferson. For more information, contact holiday season every weekend from Nov. Country economy. Several area motels the park, creating a magical, festive Santa’s Village at 586-4445 or log on to 28 until Dec. 28. remain open to accommodate Santa’s atmosphere. Most of the park is open, www.santasvillage.com. ▲ Located in scenic Jefferson, Santa’s guests, and stores, hotels, and restaurants and the price of admission includes Village has been entertaining children throughout the White Mountains benefit unlimited access to 13 rides, many of and families for 55 years. Twelve years from the “off-season” influx of tourists. which have had temporary roofs added to ago the town of Jefferson asked Santa’s On the Friday after Thanksgiving in help keep visitors more comfortable. The FIREPROOF Village to be a part of its Christmas 2006, Santa’s Village had its busiest day price of admission also includes many Starts Friday Daily 8 & 10:30am, 1, 4, & 7pm Festival. The park was opened free of ever and on Saturday that new record was other fun holiday activities, such as the charge as part of this community event, broken, with over 4,000 guests enjoying chance to visit with live reindeer and with only the Main Street, the Christmas this new holiday tradition. admission to the Polar Theater, where Carousel and Santa’s Home in operation. And for the second year in a row, due you can catch a 3-D adventure, “A The response was overwhelming, and the to customer requests Santa’s Village will Tinkerdoodle Christmas.” rest, as they say, is history. remain open until the weekend after One of the most popular activities is The Christmas season has continued Christmas to accommodate families on stopping by to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus Gift Certificates Available Bargain Matinees Daily to grow over the years, becoming a very vacation during the holidays. at their home on Ho-Ho-Ho Boulevard. BOLT B Fri: 4:40, 6:40, 8:40; Sat: 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 6:40, 8:40; There, children can sit on Santa’s lap and Sun: 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 6:40; Mon & Tue: 4:40, 6:40 TWILIGHT C Fri: 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; Sat: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; share their Christmas wish lists, as well as Sun: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50; Mon & Tue: 4:10, 6:50 Odaiko New England back by popular demand QUANTUM OF SOLACE C Fri: 4:20, 7:00, 9:10; having their picture taken. Sat: 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:10; Sun: 1:40, 4:20, 7:00; When all of these activities start to Mon & Tue: 4:20, 7:00 MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA B Taiko Drumming returns make you hungry, there are plenty of Fri: 4:00, 4:50, 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 9:00; options to choose from for all appetites Sat: 12:50, 1:50, 2:50, 4:00, 4:50, 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 9:00; Sun: 12:50, 1:50, 2:50, 4:00, 4:50, 6:30, 7:00; to Conway on Nov. 21 and tastes, ranging from light snacks to Mon & Tue: 4:00, 4:50, 6:30, 7:00 ROLE MODELS E Fri: 4:30, 7:10, 9:20; Sat: 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:20; pizza and more complete meals available Sun: 2:00, 4:30, 7:10; Mon & Tue: 4:30, 7:10 Young and old are invited to an for students, $10 for adults, and $20 for at the Burgermiester Food Court. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR A Fri: 4:30, 7:10, 9:20; Sat: 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:20; Sun: 2:00, 4:30, 7:10; exciting evening of Japanese taiko families, and are available in advance Admission is $23 per adult and chil- Mon & Tue: 4:30, 7:10 drumming when Odaiko New England from the KHS Performing Arts dren ages four and up; children from returns to North Conway at 7 p.m. Department by calling 356-4360. All three years old and under are admitted Friday, Nov. 21, in the Loynd proceeds will benefit the Kennett High for free. CHANGELING E Fri: 4:30, 7:00; Sat & Sun: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00; Auditorium, Kennett High School. School Music Program. The school's Santa’s Village will be open for the Mon & Tue: 4:30, 7:00 Brought together by the love of taiko drumline will participate in the per- 2008 holiday season on Friday, Nov. 28, ZACK AND MIRI E Fri: 4:30, 7:00; Sat & Sun: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00; and the power of kumi taiko (ensemble formance. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays from Mon & Tue: 4:30, 7:00 drumming), the members of Odaiko “The performance last year was so Nov. 29 through Dec. 27 from 11 a.m. to Times for Friday-Tuesday, November 21-25, 2008 New England use their music to speak exciting and inspiring,” says music 7 p.m; and Sundays from Nov. 30 until across the boundaries of race, class, cul- director Therese Davison, “We had to Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is advis- ture and religion. able to dress warmly for the weather. Tickets for the performance are $5 TAIKO continues Page B9 Gift Certificates Available www.yourneighborhoodtheatre.com

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A picture of the Hays chart, which measures wind speed. We hit 106 mph! Woo! Nov. 11 through 17 (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) Mt. Washington stomped its fickle feet this week By Stacey Kawecki Weather Observer Mount Washington Observatory MOUNT WASHINGTON IS fickle and two-faced, and it commands respect; somewhat of an interesting combination of traits. In fact, its fickle- ness and multiple personalities are pre- cisely why it commands such high respect. The weather has been known to change almost instantly, from better to bad to worse, and then back the other way. The crew witnessed this first hand this past week (Nov. 11-17), beginning with Tuesday. A secondary cold front crossing the region provided an extra blast of cold air, snow, and winds gusting to 82 mph. High pressure built into New England for Wednesday, providing an impressive undercast, visibility up to 130 miles, and fairly calm winds. Shift change was completed with a truck and chains and plow, without incident. However, since the “fair-weather” shift was going down to the valley, it could only be expected that conditions would deteriorate. Conditions gradually changed from pleasant to downright hostile by Sunday. High pressure slid offshore, and ushered in warmer, more humid air. Thursday, temperatures steadily increased, visibility steadily decreased, and fog, snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain all fell upon the summit in small amounts. On Friday, temperatures climbed above freezing, and freezing rain changed to rain and drizzle. Low pressure pushed a warm front across the area on Saturday, warming temperatures to a record breaking 48 degrees and drop- ping over an inch of rain on the summit. Sunday, as the low passed to the west and north, sweeping a cold front across the area. Temperatures fell from a balmy 45°F to a frigid 11°F. The low pressure in northeastern Canada was blocked by high pressure in the northeastern Atlantic, and the pressure gradi- ent deepened quickly. The result: winds gusting to over the century mark on a few occasions, for the first time since April. Temperature continued to fall to 2°F, fog continued to engulf the summit and winds eventually began to diminish on Monday. Another 4.5 inches of snow fell, collecting in all the usual places, replacing concrete and granite with a blanket of white. It looks like after a brief hiatus, winter has decided to return to the Home of the World’s Worst Weather after all. ▲ WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow Nov. 11 18 9 0.15” 1.50” 12 27 13 — — 13 32 20 0.03” 0.20” 14 42 31 0.53” — 15 48 35 1.02” — 16 45 11 0.57” 0.50” 17 13 2 0.36” 4.50” Highest recorded wind gust,Nov. 16, 106 miles per hour out of the West.

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in the footsteps of fellow North Selected ‘best’ of 2008 Taiko American taiko groups, and made our own taiko from California oak wine bar- by New Hampshire Magazine Continued from Page B7 rels. To this day, ONE still makes some of its taiko.” have them back so that people could see Performers at Kennett include Mountain Meister Hut them again, and those who missed them Kobayashi, artistic director Mark could have a chance to experience taiko Rooney, Shigeru Watanabe, and Kristen Wine Dinners at Cranmore for the first time.” Koyama. “We are bringing an addition- Odaiko New England (ONE) was al performer this year,” says Rooney, Cranmore Mountain’s Meister Hut speed express quad. The dinner is open founded in 1994 by a small group of “because we were so struck by the Wine Dinners have been selected by to skiers and non-skiers alike with a Boston-area musicians. Since its forma- enthusiasm of the crowd last year, and the editors of New Hampshire welcome reception starting at 6pm tion, ONE has reached more than we want to give the Mount Washington Magazine as “Best of NH 2008” for each evening. 150,000 people with the power of taiko, Valley a really great show.” Mountaintop Dinners. “Cranmore is fortunate to have both including showcase performances at the The evening performance is the first The dinners, which will be offered the setting and the culinary talents to North American Taiko Jam in Los in this year's series of public events pre- five nights during Cranmore’s winter offer guests an unparalleled dining Angeles, the Kennedy Center’s Cherry sented by outstanding artists who are season in 2008-2009, were launched experience,” stated Cranmore’s Blossom Festival in Washington, First also performing for Kennett’s 9th grade earlier this year to great acclaim. Next General Manager Ben Wilcox. Night Boston Millennium celebration, World Cultures classes. The concerts year’s dates and menus are not yet set “Skiers have been taking in the awe- as well as concerts and festivals at uni- are presented by the Kennett High but a waiting list for reservations is some views at the Meister Hut during versities and community organizations School Performing Arts Department in being accepted. Call 1-800-SUN-N- the day for over 60 years and now they throughout the Northeast. In addition partnership with the Arts Alliance of SKI for more information. can do the same at night at these special to performances, Odaiko New England Northern New Hampshire’s Classroom They feature a four-course menu dinners,” he said. is committed to teaching, offering week- and Community Concerts and are with wine pairings in the rustic setting Wilcox continued, “We are honored ly adult and children's taiko classes, and funded by the Gary Millen Foundation, of the mountaintop Meister Hut. to be recognized by the editors of a community and corporate workshops. with lodging support from the 1785 Inn. Guests choose between a selection of quality publication like New The powerful sound of the taiko, For additional information, or to five entrees, each accompanied by wine Hampshire Magazine and are proud to combined with dynamic movement, cre- purchase tickets in advance, call Therese carefully matched to each course. ates an exuberant and energetic per- Davison at 356-4360 or the Arts Diners reach the summit via the high- WINE DINNERS continues Page B10 formance that is sure to broaden audi- Alliance at 323-7302. ▲ ences’ perspectives of Asian American art and culture. In Japan, the sounds of the taiko Make a donation of $1 for the CAHS are infused into various aspects of daily life. From Shinto and Buddhist rituals, Turkeys for Tails to celebratory festivals, the taiko is said to be the voice at Four Your Paws Only and spirit of the Japanese. ONE continues the exciting Are you wondering why you are see- display a greater amount of turkeys in tradition that is the hallmark ing lots of bright orange turkeys when the shop. of American taiko groups, you go into Four Your Paws Only? It’s “This year our goal is to display 300 combining traditional because they are in full swing for their turkeys. If everyone donates a minimum Japanese rhythms with other annual Turkeys for Tails fund drive to of $1 we could raise at least $300 to help musical elements drawn from benefit the Conway Area Humane the homeless pets at the shelter,” Brian jazz, rock, Latin and African Society. noted. “If you would like to secure your traditions. Throughout the month of turkey’s place on the walls of Four Your “In the early days,” says November, pet owners can make a min- Paws Only, stop by and we’d be happy to managing director Juni imum donation of $1 and receive a accommodate you.” Kobayashi, “we drummed on bright orange turkey in honor of their Four Your Paws Only is located at old, taped-up tires and bor- pet. 2506 Main Street in North Conway rowed taiko. With Japanese “It’s kind of like pets helping home- Village. For more information, call taiko drums being prohibi- less pets,” says Brian Ahearn of Four 356-7297 or online at www.fouryour ▲ tively expensive, we followed Your Paws Only. “We started this sever- pawsonly.com. al years ago, and each year our goal is to DiPrete Promotions, Inc. Presents West Lebanon, NH GUN SHOW NOVEMBER 22-23, 2008 THE FIRESIDE INN Saturday 9-5 I-89, Exit 20 Sunday 9-2 BRAND NAME FAMILY FOOTWEAR FOR LESS 125 Tables Admission $6.00 (603) 225-3846 www.dipromo.com

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Learning about Afghanistan through material culture and literature Workshop for educators, parents and community members Teachers, parents and community members are invited to learn about Afghanistan by examining the artifacts of everyday life, listening to its sounds, experiencing its smells, dressing in its clothes — and talking with an artist and scholar who spends several months every year working with Afghan families — at a free workshop 3:30 p.m. at Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth. The workshop follows the 2 p.m. talk, “Rediscovering Afghanistan,” presented by Rachel Lehr and Dartmouth profes- sor Jennifer Fluri. Interested participants — in particular educators -- are encouraged to attend both sessions. "In this workshop we will 'try on' Afghanistan," says Lehr, an award-winning artist and scholar and co-founder and Executive Director of Rubia, Inc., a non-profit organization serving women in Afghanistan. “We'll examine an Afghan culture trunk filled with real artifacts — like clothing and cooking utensils — and we’ll introduce age-appropriate books, films, and images that provide students and families with a rich and memorable understanding of a complex and unfamiliar society." Rachel’s artistic work and research focuses on the domestic spheres occu- pied by rural Afghan women. She is currently completing her doctorate in lin- guistics at University of Chicago, study- ing Pashai, an endangered language spoken in Darrai Nur, a rural mountain through its Professional Development community in eastern Afghanistan. in the Humanities initiative, a partner- Teachers and parents will be given ship with North Country schools and many ideas and resources to enrich their cultural organizations funded by the understanding and teaching of New Hampshire Humanities Council. Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Islam. Participating teachers will also be Books that can be discussed include offered a chance to borrow the Arts Bread Winner, Homeless Bird, Alliance’s Afghan culture trunk, a fasci- Thousand Splendid Suns, Kite Runner, nating collection of labeled artifacts and Three Cups of Tea, Persepolis, and images that can be used in classrooms. Love and War in Afghanistan. Films The workshop also offers a rare oppor- include “Osama,” “Charlie Wilson’s tunity to speak with an Afghan and learn War,” “Baran,” and “Kandahar.” from his perspective on his country — Preregistration is required for the and ours. workshop, presented by the Arts For additional information about Alliance of Northern New Hampshire professional development and school or email [email protected]. and community cultural opportunities, Professional development credits are or to preregister, visit www.aannh.org, offered; graduate credit may be earned call Frumie Selchen, Arts Alliance of through Plymouth State University. ▲ Plant a tree Northern New Hampshire at 323-7302

veal saltimbocca, pan-seared N.Y. sir- Wine Dinners loin au poivre, sattler chicken breast, crabmeat stuffed sole with poached Continued from Page B9 jumbo shrimp topped with a lobster sherry cream sauce, and other outstand- be selected as one of its Best of NH.” ing culinary delights. The Wine Dinners will be featured in The Meister Hut Wine Dinners seat the magazine’s July 2008 issue. 30 guests per evening. A folk guitarist Last year’s menu included roasted provides dinner music in front of the butternut squash with sautéed radicchio, fieldstone fireplace with couches for guests, fine wine and appetizers prior to the meal. Tables are set up family style t Ink? to encourage camaraderie and conversa- Go tion between all. LY’S A spectacular view of the Moat KEL Mountains and the twinkling lights of TOO North Conway Village can be seen from TAT the Hut’s large windows and covered The Depot Route 112 porch, and again on the ride down the Lincoln, NH 03251 Quad at the end of the evening. (603) For more information on Cranmore 470 and its Meister Hut Wine Dinners, visit 5-9 m 74 .co Cranmore.com or call 1-800-SUN-N- w too for the future. ww.kellystat SKI. ▲

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‘Let there be light,’ but only where needed By John Harrigan you’re getting out of your vehicle with “LIGHT POLLUTION” IS ONE your arms full of groceries. These are of those subjects almost certain to pro- common-sense alternatives to sensor- voke an argument. For some people, par- equipped lights that are triggered by ticularly older people or people living in darkness at sunset and stay on all night the countryside, it’s a righteous term that long until morning. flies in the face of practicality and com- Yet, you’ll hear stories about needing mon sense. For other people, particular- the lights to deter bears and burglars ly younger people and those who have a (never mind that burglars are rare in strong conservationist bent, it’s simply rural Americ and the bears are not in the the latest war to wage on technological least deterred by light), and “security,” excess and bad habits based on knee-jerk and insurance requirements, and on and thinking. on, most of which can be put to the This is largely an edge-of-city, rural sword by rational discussion. Still, there and wild-country issue in New is that underlying theme that some peo- Hampshire, where few people seem ple just plain hate darkness or are afraid upset about light pollution in suburbs of it, and see all-night lights as just and cities but plenty of people are grous- another modern convenience to be ing about the proliferation of all-night enjoyed. lights across the landscape, particular on Much of the waste and pervasion and ridges and skylines. While big-thinkers annoyance of all-night lights could be debate the issue based on how most of mitigated by lights that cast light only Europe and the East Coast look like downward in a cone-shaped patterns, giant Coney Islands from outer space, where it’s really needed, instead of all even people in many non-urban areas around. Over time this will happen, if not complain that they can no longer see the Only three all-night lights can be seen at night in this daytime view from the rooftop out of aesthetics than from a simple Milky Way. deck, but that’s three too many. (John Harrigan Photo) desire to cut back on costs. All this is more of a topic of conversa- Example: We can see only three all- tion than usual just now in the aftermath night lights from our house, one from a of a lengthy feature in the November • Victorian-style globe-lights on along and the first light-poles went up close neighbor who by installing a simple issue of National Geographic. Words bridges and streets instill atmosphere but along country roads and the lines shield could direct the illumination were scarcely needed in the story, are a waste of misdirected light. reached isolated farm houses, electrifica- where needed and make the light invisi- because the photographs said it all. One • An estimated 100 million birds a tion was the greatest thing since the ble to almost everyone else. But he and two-page composite of satellite images year die in North American from striking invention of the wheel, and an all-night his wife are great neighbors in every showed huge luminous patches all over buildings and other man-made objects, light is a downright icon of progress. respect, and so we have tread around the the globe, with the eastern half of the often confused by lights that burn all Thus, I can understand the bewil- matter lightly, which means not at all. United States exhibiting the brightest night long. dered and almost belligerent looks I tend There are far worse things that can crop and most extensive glow of all (luckily for I’ve been on the planet long enough to get from older people when the sub- up between neighbors. us, northern Vermont, New Hampshire to see the evolution of most environmen- ject turns to light pollution and all-night In the meantime, we can still recline and Maine constitute a major dark spot). tal issues, involving water and air pollu- lights on the sides of buildings or on on the rooftop deck on a cool, clear sum- Consider this: tion, landfills and recycling, logging and dooryard poles. To them, the lights are mer’s night and look up and see not only • One-fifth of humanity can no longer farming practices, and the over-arching the greatest thing since sliced bread, or, the Milky Way in an ink-black sky, but look up into a truly dark sky. issue of a burgeoning population facing as the old-timers who grew up with noth- thousands of other stars untold light- • Most light pollution is caused by bad finite resources. But light pollution is in a ing but wood, wax and kerosene used to years away, testimony to our great for- design, which sends light skyward and to class by itself, largely because there is put it, “Now you’re cooking with gas.” tune to live where we do, and to the all sides instead of aiming it where it’s such a daunting learning curve to sur- There are alternatives to constant all- enormity of the universe and the revela- needed. mount before the issue itself can be night lights, of course. You can have an tion of the night. ▲ • Light pollution started in around rationally discussed. actual switch in home or garage to turn 1807 with the installation of gas street- On the one hand we have millions of them on only when you need them. Or (John Harrigan’s address: Box 39, lights in London. urban and suburban people who live in you can install motion-detector lamps Colebrook, N.H. 03576. E-mail: hooli- • In pre-lighting skies, light from places where all-light has long been a fact that go on only when something large [email protected]) Venus cast faint shadows on earth. of life, who are aware of the conse- enough comes along to trigger them or • Ambient light confuses some birds’ quences, and who long for a return to migrating patterns and causes some day- darker skies where the stars can be seen. time-oriented species to sing at night. 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Hiking the Belknap Range and Potash Mountain Making the most of November

Few people consider November a favorite hiking month, but occasionally a sunny, windless day permits a hiker to take a summit nap. This snooze was enjoyed on Potash Mountain off the Kancamagus Highway, facing southwest to the Sleepers and the Tripyramids. (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo)

By Steve Smith can still savor some good outings. Contributing Writer Occasionally you can even get in a I DON’T KNOW ANYONE summit nap. Angels & Elves who says November is their favorite Last Tuesday, hoping to find a little hiking month. But amidst the drear more sun farther south, Carol and I www.mwvkiwanis.org and rain and ice and early snow, you headed down to the Belknap Range on the southwest side of Lake Winnipesaukee. (Alas, the thick SPONSORS NEEDED! NURSING clouds, spitting flurries and biting EDUCATION winds, never relented during the day.) Make your holiday and Perhaps unfamiliar to many Valley LPN- Applications being hikers, the Belknap Range (a drive of that of a child great! accepted now for November at an hour or so from Conway) offers the Morrison in Whitefield, NH many miles of trails across a string of You can sponsor a deserving local child low but mostly open summits with LNA – Classes running now. sweeping views over the lake. For the today by either calling 603-356-8710 or Call for new scheduled times in list-oriented, there’s a patch available stopping in at the Elf Headquarters in Settlers’ your area. from the Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association if you climb the 12 peaks Corner (next to Staples). Sponsors are preferred CareMed with trails. but donations are still greatly appreciated. Please The main Belknap Range trails are Educational Services described in the “AMC Southern New mail donations to The Mount Washington Valley Kiwanis Club of 1-888-20NURSE (68773) Hampshire Trail Guide.” These North Conway, Angels & Elves Project, POBox 3053, North www.caremednurse.com routes, plus a bewildering variety of less-used paths, are shown on a color- Conway, NH 03860. BE A HERO, BECOME A NURSE!

Please make checks payable to Angels and Elves. The MWV Kiwanis Club of North Conway Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. Hours for Elf Headquarters: Nov. 7 - Nov. 28 Mon, Wed, Fri Noon to 4:00 pm Nov 29 Saturday Noon to 4:00 pm Dec. 1 - Dec. 20 Everyday 11 am to 4 pm REQUEST FORMS: Parents or guardians of children can obtain assistance request forms by visiting the Elf Headquarters in Settlers’ Corner (next to Staples) or calling 356-8710.

Page B12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 ful map created by longtime Belknaps ing of Downes Brook enthusiast Dave Roberts. You can buy near the start of the Mt. this map at the new Gilford Public Potash Trail, I used the Library on Potter Hill Road in alternate approach up a Gilford. (The library also sells trail grassy logging road that maps of the Ossipee Range and Red starts at a gate a half-mile Hill.) west of the Firetower-topped Belknap UNH/Potash/Downes Mountain at the west end of the range trailhead. This crosses the and rocky Mt. Major on the east are trail in a little under a the two most popular peaks here. For mile. our hike we chose a less-traveled loop Turning off the road, I in the center of the range, taking in followed the familiar path secluded Round Pond and the view- up through the bare hard- rich summits of Mt. Klem and Mt. woods, then into a dark, Mack. stately stand of hemlock We started at a trailhead on the east and spruce. I climbed side of Gilford. (The former trail carefully up the root- access from Grant Road, the “Round fringed granite slabs that Pond Woods Road” in the AMC lead to the fine outlook guide, is closed.) From Route 11A in on the mountain’s north- Gilford (1.7 miles south of Gunstock east shoulder. Ski Area or 2.7 miles west of Route Most of the ledges 11), we turned west onto Bickford were merely wet, but a Road. In 0.2 mile we turned left onto few had a skim of ice on Wood Road, then soon left again on a them. I had my Stabilicers narrow road marked with a “TRAIL” with me just in case, sign. This led 0.1 mile to an old gravel though I didn’t need pit used for a parking area. There were them. Conditions will be no signs here, but the route was icier with this week’s straightforward. colder weather, so trac- Bedecked in blaze orange, we con- tion footwear will now be tinued along the road on foot past a required for safe passage Carol Smith checks out the view from Mt. Klem, one of gate, bearing left at two forks in the on many trails. many low, open peaks in the Belknap Range on the first quarter mile. (The first fork to the The rough and rocky southwest side of Lake Winnipesaukee. This vista is part right, with a “TRAIL” sign, is the East traverse across the east of a six-mile loop from a trailhead in Gilford that takes Gilford Trail to Belknap Mountain). side of the cone and the in two summits and a beautiful backcountry pond. In 0.7 mile we turned left onto a final steep pitch up sun- (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo) red-blazed route, the “Round Pond warmed ledges were Trail” in the AMC guide. A steady mostly dry. Near the sum- climb led 0.7 mile to the blue-blazed mit I spotted a jittery band of white- Belknap Range Trail. We veered left winged crossbills. here, and in 30 yards made a short side Potash’s ledges offer views as far as ON trip down a southern extension of the Mt. Washington, but my favorite has Round Pond Trail to a ferny open area always been the close-in vista of the SALE! at the edge of the large pond. Across high Sandwich Range peaks: the water we could see the flat summits Passaconaway, Whiteface, the Sleepers Did you know? of Mts. Klem and Mack. and the Tripyramids, arrayed in a great Returning to the junction, we con- north-facing arc. The ledges looking Jen’s Friends is currently supporting tinued east on the Range Trail, over a that way tilt southwest, into the sun 28 local cancer patients. ridge and down a steep drop to the and out of the wind. On Wednesday it north side of the pond. Here we was warm enough for a good, long turned right onto a woods road that nap, perhaps the last summit snooze Help your neighbor, your friend, led to the northeast shore. until spring 2009. ▲ your co-worker... At a “Klem” sign we turned left on 5 messages the Mount Klem Loop, marked with Editor’s note: Pick up “The AMC to choose from Your choice of 5 inspirational red diamonds. We climbed gradually White Mountain Guide” for maps and charms on a unisex leather through a wonderful spruce forest, descriptions of these and other trails in Fa it h , necklace just $35, with all proceeds eventually reaching an open area with the White Mountains. Hope, to benefit your friends and superb views north to Lake Steve Smith, author of “Wandering Courage, neighbors through Jen’s Friends. Winnipesaukee, the Ossipee Range Through the White Mountains: A and the clouded-in Sandwich Range. It Hiker’s Perspective,” has hiked and Believe Wear a Jen’s Friends Amulet as a was too chilly to linger long. written about the White Mountains for & Strength. symbol of support and help a local! The trail led across the flat ledgy more than 20 years. He owns the top of Mt. Klem to a large opening Mountain Wanderer Map and Book The Jen’s Friends Amulet may be purchased at the following business locations: with views over the pond-dotted coun- Store in Lincoln, and lives with his wife, Fields of Ambrosia, Langdon's Mercantile, The Memorial Hospital, The MET, try to the southeast. We dropped to a Carol, in Lincoln. saddle and went back up through more North Country Fair Jewelers, Old Village Barbershop and Spruce Hurricane spruces to a trail junction near the or call Jen’s Friends at 603-356-5083 summit of Mt. Mack. After chatting with a local hiker, we turned right onto the Belknap Range Trail, crossed the summit of Mack (fes- tooned with a communications tower and a derelict windmill), and descend- ed to another ledge vantage on the left. This one looked south all the way to Mt. Monadnock and west to the near- The “Valley” Trains by rocky masses of Piper and Belknap Ride through the countryside of Mt. Washington Valley Mountains. Part of the trail down from Mt. Mack had been torn up by ATVs, but Departures leave from the conditions improved as we neared the shore of Round Pond. After passing a North Conway Station Boy Scout campsite (the area around the pond is part of the 3,500-acre Saturday & Sunday Hidden Valley Scout Reservation, open to the public for day use but not To Bartlett: 11:30 am (1 3/4 Hrs) camping), we took a break at an idyllic To Conway: 1:30 pm (55 Mins) shoreside spot under tall red pines. A short stroll returned us to the start of the loop over Mts. Klem and Train station and Gift Shop open at 10:30am Mack. From there we made a leisurely return to our car over our morning route. The hike to Round Pond and Mts. Klem and Mack is six miles round trip, with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. The next day, with brisk temperatures but bright sun and no wind, I opted for an old favorite — 2,700-foot In the heart of North Conway Village Potash Mountain off the Kanc For more information call 603-356-5251 Highway. To avoid the difficult cross- or visit our website at www.conwayscenic.com for online reservations

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Fall Sports Awards ceremony held Nov. 12 Fall athletes honored at Kennett High School By Joshua Spaulding “I want to thank the Boosters for all Sports Editor their help,” Brady said. Addressing the CONWAY — There were a few new things about the crowd assembled, she noted that any Kennett fall sports awards, held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at and all help is always appreciated. the high school. Brady also acknowledged the JV and The awards ceremony was the first one held in the new assistant coaches who helped to make Loynd Auditorium at the high school and was also the first the season a success: JV girls’ soccer ceremony for new athletic director Kerry Brady. coach Jess Sherman, JV boys’ soccer Brady began the night by noting how important commu- coach Nate Jaus, JV field hockey coach nity involvement in the school athletic program really is. Ivy Spencer, freshman field hockey “From the first games out on our fields and the new Gary coach Rebecca Giroux, JV football Millen Stadium, to the last games in Bedford and Laconia, coach Brian Day, assistant football I think we had an amazing season,” said Brady, “and com- coach Chris Bailey, freshman football munity involvement was a big part of that.” coach Dwight Kimball and JV volleyball She also went on to thank the Kennett Football Boosters, coach Lindsay Bryar. She also thanked who got the Art Walker Concession Stand up and running middle school cross country coach Tim and planned many other activities throughout the season. Livingston for all his assistance with his father’s high school cross country team. Last but not least, Brady praised ath- Kennett Field Hockey seniors Molly Saunders and Melanie letic trainer Andy Trowbridge for his Allen (front row) and Kalin and Alex Billert and Hillary fine work in keeping the Eagles in good Weber (back row) were all named to Class I All-State health. Trowbridge was unable to make teams. (Joshua Spaulding Photo) the event because he was with an athlete undergoing surgery just prior to the awards ceremony. First up on the docket was the mountain biking team, which featured 32 riders. The Eagles won every single one of the meets that they competed in. “We had a great season, with a lot of great riders,” said coach Chris Darling. He also thanked all the parents who helped to make the season a success and went on to present the Mountain Biking Awards to Alex Leich, Alex Kramp and PJ Brooks. Brady commented that this year’s Kennett Invitational was her first cross country experience, and she was impressed with the way things went, even with well over 100 runners at the middle school course. “The atmosphere at the meet is a great time,” she said. Coach Bernie Livingston took the podium to present the Cross Country Awards to team members who on the field and in the classroom show the qualities of loyalty to Kennett High School, citizenship and sportsmanship, as both a follower and a leader. The veteran coach presented the boys’ award to freshman Peter Haine and the girls’ award to senior Brianna Moore. “One of the greatest events of the season was the volleyball victory over John Stark,” said Brady, highlighting the team’s first win in four years. Coach Jocelyn Judge brought Bryar to the podium with her to hand out the Volleyball Award. “The girls, JV and varsity, always work together and the coaches always work together,” Judge said. The Volleyball Award is given to a player who shows drive, dependability, dedication and spirit. The award went to senior Dani Wilbur. Spirit coach Monica Belkin was unable to attend the awards ceremony, so Brady announced that the Spirit Award was awarded to Megan Saucier, who was also not in attendance. First-year golf coach Joe Soraghan congratulated all the student-athletes and parents on a fine season and noted that on his team, everybody had the chance to be the MVP. However, he presented the Golf Award to seniors Justin Clements and Cam Lambert. Girls’ soccer coach Bob Moore took the podium next to present the Susie Engler Award. He thanked Brady for her fine job stepping in as the athletic director on short notice. “I’m hoping we can dump the in- terim from her name,” the veteran

Page B14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, November 20, 2008 Kennett Principal Jack Loynd accepts the Class I runner-up trophy from field hockey captains Melanie Allen, Molly Saunders, Alex and Kalin Billert and Tori Belkin and coach Deryl Fleming at the Kennett sports awards on Nov. 12. (Joshua Spaulding Photo) coach noted. The Boys’ Soccer Award is given to “Unfortunately, there’s a limited the people in the community and in the He also thanked Sherman for the the player who best represents the core number.” school.” hard work in leading the JV team, as value of willing sacrifice for the better- The John Marsden Field Hockey He went on to praise the great crowds well as the parents who helped support ment of the team. Award is given to someone who that turned out for games at the new the team throughout the season. Cole presented the award to Van shows commitment to the team, skill Gary Millen Stadium each Friday night, The Susie Engler Award is given to a Coesant. and spirit. as well as for the loud contingent that player who demonstrates throughout The field hockey team was next and Fleming presented the award to sen- put the hometown Laconia fans to her career, hard work, dedication and Brady commended the team on its iors Abby Cassell, Michaela Brotherton, shame in the playoff game on Nov. 8. commitment, both on the field and in appearance in the Class I finals and also Kristina Drew and Tori Belkin. “It was great to see all the support,” the classroom. praised coach Deryl Fleming for being The Eagle captains then presented he said. Moore presented the award to senior named Class I Coach of the Year. principal Jack Loynd with the Class I The Sam Fuller Award is named for a Ashley Gordon. “I have to thank my players,” Fleming runner-up trophy to be displayed in the former teacher and coach who gave his Boys’ soccer was next on the sched- said. “It’s all because of them.” school’s new trophy case. life in World War II, and goes to some- ule, and Brady noted that though the She also thanked Brady and the assis- The last major award on the schedule one who shows great leadership quali- team started off in a tough spot, they tant coaches for all their help through- was the Sam Fuller Award. ties, among other attributes. worked together as a team and improved out the season. She also commended the Football coach Ken Sciacca congratu- “And it’s going to a young man of as the season went along. community members, staff and students lated all the athletes, noting how diffi- equal character,” Sciacca said, noting Coach George Cole thanked all the who traveled and supported the field cult it can be to be an athlete at Kennett, that the recipient, Seth Shackford, had members of the community that came hockey team during its run to the Class with some people living long distances just undergone surgery on a torn ACL out to support the team throughout the I finals. from the school on the outskirts of the and reports were that the surgery had season, as well as his wife for putting up Fleming noted that Alex Billert and district. gone well and the outlook was positive. with him. Melanie Allen were named to the Twin “We had a very good season,” said In the senior’s absence, Sciacca pre- He also noted that seniors Isaac State Team, as well as First Team All- Sciacca of his squad, which finished sented the award to Shackford’s friend Hirschfeld, Sam Burroughs, Casper Van State, along with Kalin Billert and Molly third in Division IV. “Kennett football is and co-captain, Ian White. Coesant and Bart Cromwell were all Saunders. Hillary Weber earned Second now back. Teams then broke off to separate named to the All-Scholastic team Team All-State honors. “That success is due to a lot of hard rooms for individual team awards. ▲ for their efforts on the field and in “They all deserve awards,” Fleming work on the part of football players and the classroom. said of her team members. the coaching staff and the support from

Major award winners at the Kennett High School fall sports awards included, back row (left to right), Peter Haine (cross country), Brianna Moore (cross country), Dani Wilbur (volleyball), Casper Van Coesant (boys’ soccer), Cam Lambert (golf) and Alex Leich (mountain biking). Front row (left to right), Tori Belkin (field hockey), Michaela Brotherton (field hockey), Abby Cassell (field hockey), Kristina Drew (field hockey) and Ashley Gordon (girls’soccer). Not present for the picture were Megan Saucier (spirit), PJ Brooks (mountain biking), Alex Kramp (mountain biking) and Seth Shackford (football). (Joshua Spaulding Photo)

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Serving The Heart Of Ski Country... Bartlett • Jackson • North Conway 113 Parker Ridge Road FOR FAMILY Spectacular views, quality construction with attention to GETAWAYS detail and the latest modern This architect-designed Jackson home fea- building techniques add up to tures 3 BRs + loft, a sauna, a ski waxing exceptional value. Be ready room, a large deck, AND a separate, beauti- for winter with a new home fully finished, heated cabin. Enjoy a nice pri- located in one of Bartlett’s vate setting up on a knoll, with super view of newest communities, only a few miles to a premier ski area and all Mt. Washington. $329,000 (MLS other area attractions. $549,000 (MLS #2731546) #2735351)

Parker Ridge at PERFECT SET UP SPECTACULAR 180º MOUNTAIN VIEWS to the south and west will for the vacation home or full be yours when you build your dream home on one of these fabu- time resident. 3+ bedrooms, 3 lous lots. Hook up to water, septic, and underground utilities are a baths, large family room. major plus! Each lot features a driveway to a cleared lot. Minutes to Attitash and the Saco River Beach. Close to school, Skiing, Saco Breathtaking sunsets, and a wonderful lifestyle await you! River, with great views in Stillings Grant neighborhood, call Tony Rocco $145,000 (MLS#2621474) 0.61 acres • $112,500 (MLS#2624600) 0.7 acres anytime for more info. $369,000 (mls# 2747045) $125,000 (MLS#2628912) 0.63 acres • $199,500 (MLS#2623148) 5 acre Luxury Mountainside Renovated Living Bartlett Home This 4000 sq ft newly built 4 BR, Updated home located in 5.5 BA fully and fabulously fur- Alpine Village is in great shape with many improvements. This nished ski home on Attitash 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bathroom enjoys spectacular views, and is home has all new appliances, new roof, new siding, new doors…etc. a short walk to the ski trail. An awesome place for vacation gath- Unfinished lower level that can be finished to add even more living space to the erings of family and friends. Superior amenities throughout, its home. Short walk to the slopes of Attitash and centrally located to the Valleys value cannot be beat! $895,000 (MLS# 2649094) attractions. $215,000 (MLS #2730478) Abutting 0.58 acre lot also avail. $74,000 Call Steven Whitaker FMI.

LD TAKE IN A SO GIGANTIC VIEW of Mt. Washington and the Presidentials from the living Walk to Slopes Choose from a furnished, sleep-4 studio enjoys a gas fireplace Jackson Home room, dining, master bedroom and an outdoor deck for $97,500 (MLS #2678021) OR an 1165 In a private setting, this well maintained, and deck of this architect- sq. ft. 2 key double studio with 2 ba and 2 gas fireplaces, 2 superbly remodeled home features bright, kitchens, and washer dryer for $174,900 (MLS #2710500). Both charming living areas, plus 3 BRs, a fam. rm, designed Jackson contemporary. are within walking convenience to the Attitash base lodge, chair- office, exercise rm and large decks. A special Quite a vacation home for family lifts, tennis courts, indoor & outdoor swimming pools and Matty place for family and friends. $299,000 (MLS B's Cafe it's a destination resort! Call for more details. #2727351) and friends! $415,000 (MLS 2745218)

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Beautiful Contemporary Cape Investor’s Dream Stillings Grant Lot 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape located in a small, pri- 19+ acres 1 mile to Attitash base lodge. Many recent 1.83 acre lot in pristine Stillings Grant. Awesome Contemporary Cottage vate community just off the beaten path in improvements with town water to lot, plus a new views to the west and you don't have to climb Enjoys a backwoods setting on a country road, Intervale. Great floor plan on 3 levels with several hundred foot entrance road to development any hills to get there. Attitash and Saco beach with trails to the river. Nice upgrades include access to the river, hiking, and ski trails. A must site with several options. Views with clearing to the close by. On a town road in a great neighborhood new bathroom, refrigerator, stove, and wash- see vacation, retirement or family home, tucked north and west, bordering the Nat'l Forest. with underground utilities and water to lot. Who er/dryer. Make this your 'pied a Terre' in the away but close to everything. Call Tony Rocco. Phenomenal opportunity. Location is everything. could ask for more! $105,000 (MLS #2723329) upper part of the Valley! $169,000 (MLS $279,900 (MLS #2657424) Call Tony Rocco. $529,000 (MLS #3731212) Call Tony Rocco #2676725) At the base of Attitash Mountain Attitash Mountain Village • Rt. 302, Bartlett, NH (603) 374-6514 • 888-782-9268 • www.AttitashRealty.com

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