VOLUME 35, NUMBER 6 JULY 8, 2010 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Living History In Albany: A Civil War Living History Encampment, featuring the 5th Massachusetts Battery, Light Artillery Army Of The Potomac, Inc., came to the Russell-Colbath Historic Homestead on the Kancamagus Highway in Albany on July 3 and 4.… A6

40 Years On Stage: The Mount Washington Valley Theater Company begins its 40th season with ‘The Music Man’ and the theater com- pany plans to engage, entertain and excite audiences this summer ...

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Tin Mountain Nature Corner: Brake for moose, it could save your life! Learn fun facts about the third largest land animal in North America…

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A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Page Two Can-Am Jericho ATV Festival A new kind of mud madness and family fun

hen Jericho come. Any ATV or trail bike Mountain State that will be used only at the Park in Berlin event — that is, within Jericho became New Mountain State Park, the Cross- Hampshire’sW newest State Park, City Trail and the Success Trail it was designed to provide the — will not need a NH registra- first network of all-terrain vehi- tion during the Festival. We cle trails on state land in New hope that the event will spur rid- Hampshire. Now, with 50-plus ers to register their ATVs in miles of scenic trails and a new New Hampshire in the future, mud pit, the 7500-acre Park is as those registration dollars will set to host the Cam-Am Jericho directly impact future develop- ATV Festival on Saturday, July ment in the Park.” 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on According to Roy Duddy, Sunday, July 11, from 8 a.m. to director of the New Hampshire 3 p.m. Division of Economic A certain crowd-pleaser at Development, “The Festival is the event will be the mud pit actually part of a key economic competition when, in mucky, development initiative designed mud soup-throwing and to bolster and stabilize the econ- engine-roaring heats, riders will omy of Coos County and estab- race across the mammoth, lish it as an outdoor recreation newly constructed mud bog. center. The event will introduce Three classes—amateurs, semi-professionals and UTVs—will compete in the mud pit competition at “To our knowledge, this is the Park to a wide audience and the Can-Am Jericho ATV Festival. the biggest mud pit in New showcase it as a off-highway England,” comments Chris recreational vehicle (OHRV) Gamache, chief of the NH amateurs, $10 for semi-pros and Valley ATV Club and local busi- trails. The Trails Bureau will be hub for the region. We hope Trails Bureau, which is hosting $15 for UTVs. nesses which have all helped running a scavenger hunt. those who attend will return in the event. “It’s big enough for at Competition will begin at 11 make the trail system and this Riders can demo the latest Can- the future as the trail system is least four riders to race in the pit a.m. on Saturday, with the finals event come together,” Gamache Am ATV models or talk with expanded and new facilities are at once — which is what they’ll and award of the cash prizes — noted. representatives from local clubs added to the Park.” be doing the two days of the one in each class — on Sunday. about riding in the area. Duddy says the credit for the ATV Festival. That should Gamache explains that the A free family event Also on site at the Festival Festival goes to the many organ- make it a fantastic spectator addition of the mud pit expands While the mud pit competi- will be a children’s activity area izations and individuals who event as well as a terrific experi- the potential for future events in tion will likely be the biggest with a train, blow-up slide and worked together on this inaugu- ence for the riders who’ll be the Park and makes it more draw of the Festival, there’s lots water game; food concessions; ral event. competing in the club-organ- appealing to ATV enthusiasts more going on during the two- helicopter rides and much “State Parks, the Trails ized races for the cash prizes.” nationally. day event. more. Bureau, ATV clubs, town offi- The mud pit competition “It’s really a credit to Trails Local ATV clubs will be run- “From the start, this event cials, local businesspeople — will include three classes: ama- Bureau and Parks staff — their ning an obstacle course and was designed as a family-friend- they all contributed to the teur, semi-professional and attention to detail and their poker run competitions, while ly event that’s affordable and fun event,” Duddy continued. UTV. Riders should register for commitment to building trails the Androscoggin ATV Club for everyone, including riders “Berlin, in particular, has the event between 8:30 to 10 and other features that riders will be offering a “romp in the and non-riders.” says Gamache. embraced the event. Some local a.m. on Saturday. The per-run will like — as well as the partic- hay,” a fry pan toss, and guided “Admission is free — and out- businesses are offering specials registration fee will be $5 for ipation of the Androscoggin trail rides on the Park’s scenic of-state riders are encouraged to to festival goers; all attendees will need to do is show the wrist- band, available at registration at Various teams are abuzz with energy the event.” Jericho Mountain State Park is located off Route 110 West on Carroll County United gets great engagement from community Jericho Lake Road in Berlin. TAMWORTH — The K.A. Community members are invit- Gamache adds, “Since there is Brett School was filled with ed to get involved at any time to limited parking in the State activity on the evening of June 17 help the teams carry out their Park, those with ATV trailers – people came from all over actions and to make decisions need to park in Berlin. Several Carroll County to find out what about next steps. municipal lots are on the ATV the Carroll County United trail that runs through down- action teams have been up to for Reports from teams town Berlin to the Park: these the past six months. And, after The Childhood Readiness are the lots on Cole Street, hearing from each team, many and Success team will be gather- Pleasant Street and at Toudreau then signed on to help one of the ing specific Kindergarten readi- lot (between the bridges on five teams take their next steps ness data from the schools across Mason Street), and at Berlin forward. The teams’ efforts the county over the summer. High School. There is also woven together are focused on Putting this information togeth- parking on private lots, at achieving the goal of “working er will help the community gain a Jericho Mountainsports, Paul’s together to make Carroll County clearer understanding of what Auto Body and the Knights of a place where all generations can The Balancing Economic Development and Environmental Steward- our strengths and gaps look like Columbus on Jericho Street, live, work and thrive.” ship action team breakout group, led in conversation by Madison resi- in order to make decisions about and on Hillside Avenue at the Team members who have dent Raymond O’Brien, considers various action steps. what actions are needed to Notre Dame Ice Arena and participated over the last six (Courtesy Photo) increase the percentage of chil- Valley Creek Eatery back months should be congratulated unpaved lot.” for the hard work they put in to now. Each team’s representatives work from their team will help ENERGY For further information, visit get the teams to where they are concisely explained how the the families of Carroll County. continues on facing page jerichoATVfestival.com. ▲ On the Cover Inside Index From New Jersey to A Day Out with Thomas Arts ...... Pages A10, 12-13 & 16-19 This weekend and next, July 9-11 and 16-18, the Mt. Washington’s summit Business News ...... Page A11 Bill Zuppa of Montclair, N.J. rides his bike over 340 Conway Scenic Railroad will present Thomas the Tank Calendar ...... Pages A22-23 Engine - Celebration Tour, when everyone’s number 1 miles from his home in Montclair, N.J. to Mount engine greets friends of all ages at the CSRR depot in Washington to compete in Newton’s Revenge this Nooks & Crannies ...... Page A24 weekend. Page A5. North Conway. Thomas fans can also ride a train led by Passages ...... Page A9 Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hat, the controller of Much to do in the Valley Real Estate ...... Pages A5 & 11 Thomas’ railway. Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities From Newton’s Revenge to theater and the arts, there with the whole family. For more information, call is a host of fun activities happening in the Valley this Sports ...... Pages A20-21 1-800-232-5251. (Photo by Karen Stancik) week. Check out the Valley Roundups to keep the fam- Thoughts While Weeding . . . . .Page A8 ily busy. Pages A10, 12-13 & 16-19.

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 large and active breakout group ic actions and reminding people For more information about “friends” on Facebook, sharing Energy on the 17th. They are anxious to of upcoming meetings. Carroll County United efforts, this information with friends and tackle expanding broadband call Cyndi or Lori at 323-8139 or colleagues, participating in the Continued from facing page access as critical infrastructure Upcoming meeting dates visit the website, www.Carrol- monthly team meetings of your dren coming to school ready to for new businesses, working with For the month of July, the lCountyUnited.org. Support the choice or volunteering for a learn. communities to adopt shared Aligning Education and Careers work of these teams by joining task. ▲ The next team, Aligning regulations for shared resources team will meet at 5 p.m. on their mailing list, becoming Education and Careers, focuses such as watersheds, as well as Tuesday, July 13, at the Tri- on the success of youth in 4th strategies for diversifying our mix County CAP building. On through 12th grade. They will be of jobs and the efficient use of Wednesday, July 14, the reaching out to local businesses resources. Childhood Readiness and WMNF visitors urged to take extreme to identify how they define suc- The Health and Wellness Success team will meet at the cess for their entry level workers. team, a team created by the com- Bearcamp Valley School at 6 care to keep a clean campsite They welcome input on figuring munity back in November, is p.m. and the Health and out a way to find out how our striving to increase access to Wellness team will meet at 5 p.m. REGION — The White and other animals don’t forage youth are faring after they leave health care, particularly for the at the Tri-County CAP building. Mountain National Forest for your food. A determined high school and enter college, 20 percent of uninsured residents On Thursday, July 15, the wants visitors to have a great and bear will climb in your tent, the workforce and the military to in Carroll County by first Balancing Economic Develop- safe recreation experience. We through a car window and even give us a clearer sense of how increasing awareness of existing ment and Environmental Stew- would like to remind visitors on top of a car in search of food well we are doing as a communi- services. ardship team will meet at 8 a.m. that the nearly 800,000 acre in coolers. Improperly stored Teams will continue to meet and the Individual and Family ty to prepare our youth for the National Forest may feel like food not only attracts bears to monthly and are completely Economic Stability team will adult world. their backyard, but it is wild people currently camping at a open to any interested communi- meet at noon, both at the Tri- A pivotal team, Individual and land. site, but it lets the bear know Family Economic Stability, ty members. Not only do the County CAP building. Both action plans they’ve put together meeting locations are centrally While many visitors and that it can find food at that invites the community to join campers never encounter a bear, campsite in the future. The bear them in a buy local effort require this monthly check-in, located in Tamworth. but there will also be periodic Jay Connor, the group’s com- black bears are a part of the may return to the site when grounded in the realization that Forest and can quickly become other families are recreating locally owned businesses return community meetings where each munity coach, summed the habituated to human food in there. three times more dollars into the team will report their progress. evening up nicely. “Tonight was campgrounds. Several incidents Bears are meant to be wild local economy, increasing the People are encouraged to contact about Carroll County putting a have been reported this year and feeding them creates nega- potential for stronger businesses the Carroll County United staff stake in the ground about the and more jobs. They are looking to receive the newsletter and/or kind of future people want to involving bears looking for food tive consequences for them. for more community involve- updates from any specific team’s create together. It’s about declar- at recreation sites on the Forest. Bears that get too used to people ment to work on actions around progress that they would like to ing a willingness to work toward Bears have been seen rummag- may have to be trapped and livable wage jobs which are cru- follow. Currently, newsletters go having a future that citizens ing through coolers at several relocated, and if they continual- cial for economic security. out informing people of the larg- determine rather than accepting campgrounds, and another bear ly return, may even be killed. The Balancing Economic er perspective. Now staff will be the ‘default future,’” he said. made its way into a tent in the Remember, “A fed bear is a dead Development and Environmen- putting together more specific “The more people get involved backcountry. bear.” tal Stewardship team had a very mailings for each team, inform- and own this future, the more It is vital that you keep a ing people of the status of specif- true and real it will be.” clean campsite to ensure bears BEARS continues on Page A8 NORTH CONWAY’S MMOOOOSSEE SSAAFFAARRII TM MOOSE MOVIE - MOOSE TOUR - MOOSE FUN YES!...WE GO TO WHERE THE MOOSE ARE! 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PUBLISHER Luxurious booths and delectable food make for a memorable ride Richard Piatt CSRR Hattie Evans takes riders to the Notch in high style FOUNDING EDITORS By Sara Young-Knox guests on a shakedown run to R. Stephen Eastman Contributing Writer Conway and back. Those Jane Golden Reilly here’s a blue ribbon guests included Laureen tied around Raymond Wondolowski of Dudley, MANAGING EDITOR TEvans’ waist in the Mass., and Madison, whose Nina Perry sepia-toned oil mural on the murals adorn the curved curved ceiling of the Conway walls/ceiling of the dining car, COPY WRITING/ Scenic Railroad’s new dining and other local craftspeople, PROOFREADING car. Raymond is standing with artisans, and trades people who Nina Perry his brother and sisters, Enola, had helped with the renovation Kristina Whitten Gordon, and Mildred, in front of the Hattie Evans. Also of their trackside house among those who luxuriously CONTRIBUTING WRITERS perched high in Crawford started off their lunch with lob- Steven D. Smith Notch. The building, a section ster bisque and ended it with a Peter Minnich house for the men who main- melt-in-your-mouth serving of Linda Tucker tained this stretch of steep tiramisu were members of the track, was home for the four Conway Scenic Railroad staff John Harrigan children and their mother, and railroad crew. Rachael Brown Hattie Evans. After the train left the North Sara Young-Knox The house was still there Conway Village station, it gen- Pru Smith the many times I climbed Mt. tly swayed back and forth Willard with my family in the through the fields and forests CONTRIBUTING 1960s, and I often wondered, of the Saco River valley, with Conway Scenic Railroad general manager Russ Seybold (standing) beams looking down on it from the the vista opening up to PHOTOGRAPHERS with pride on the maiden run of the Dining Car Hattie Evans. The richly top of the notch, who lived panoramic views of the Moat Steven D. Smith upholstered booths were designed by Wanda Allen of Creative Expressions of there, and what their life was Range. Seybold stood in the Joshua Spaulding Bartlett, with much of the woodwork done by Country Cabinets. Above Joy like. I would have liked to walk aisle, his right arm stretched up Linda Tucker and Rich Check of Country Cabinets Etc. of East Conway (seated), is the down the tracks from the old to the painting of the Evans mural of the Evans children. (Sara Young-Knox Photo) Steve Caming Crawford Depot, but I knew children. His dream of offering Dennis Coughlin my parents would never allow first class dining on the Notch Rachael Brown it. Loring, a section foreman, died began serving fine food on July Train fulfilled, he was clearly Dick Pollock The house burned down in in a 1913 train accident. Hattie 3 to 48 passengers at a seating pleased, too, to be able to pay his Sara Young-Knox 1972 and I never got the chance didn’t give up the house, but on CSRR’s Notch Train. respects to the legacy of Hattie to see it up close, but the story of raised her children by the tracks, For years the car, built in Evans. ADVERTISING SALES the family who lived there was hoisting them into a slowly 1949 by Pullman Standard for “She is beautiful,” Seybold Daphne LeMay immortalized in 1984, with the moving train every day for their Norfolk and Western Railroad, said in written comments. publishing of “Life by the schooling in Bartlett. Her chil- welcomed hungry riders of the Two seatings are available for ADVERTISING DESIGN Tracks” by Virginia Downs. dren’s children still maintain a Powhatan Arrow and Pocahon- the five-hour ride through Amanda Dunleavy Homage was paid to the family, memorial site by the tracks, tas Trains. More recently, the Crawford Notch. Patrons can too, at Heritage New honoring their grandparent’s car was part of the Chuck enjoy a glass of wine or beer, EDITORIAL DESIGN Hampshire, where the scrolling fortitude and perseverance. Wagon Restaurant in Liver- even a mixed drink, as they look Emily Killinger vista during a mock train ride The Conway Scenic more Falls, Maine. She was pur- through the choices on the through Crawford Notch Railroad has further honored chased by CSRR in 2008, with menu. Crawford’s Restaurant OFFICE MANAGER included the house and its occu- this strong woman by naming its the railroad’s able crew rebuild- prepares the dining car’s meals Kristina Whitten pants. latest addition, a rehabilitated ing her mechanical parts. on board. For more information Hattie and her husband, D-1 class dining car, the “Hattie On July 2 Russ Seybold, gen- on the Conway Scenic Railroad DISTRIBUTION Loring, came to the Mt. Willard Evans.” The Hattie, with its eral manager of the Conway train rides and dining options, Bill Collins Section House in 1903, reared gleaming new kitchen, oak inte- Scenic Railroad, proudly wel- go to www.conwayscenic.com or John Myers their children together until rior and customized booths, comed and thanked invited call 356-5251. ▲ Darlene Westfall Tina Lamy

The Mt. Washington Valley MOUN- Letters To The Editor TAIN EAR is published on Thursdays as an independent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 weeks each year and is distributed from Annual Lewis & White Concert and Raffle funds music scholarship for KHS grad Ossipee to Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and western To the Editor, printing skills throughout the years of the Smith, Shawn Duncan, Nancy Ray, Becky Oxford County, Maine. On June 17, the Peter Lewis and Peter scholarship concert. We wish to thank Armstrong, Kristen Corrigan, and Paul The MOUNTAIN EAR office is locat- ed at Mountain River Village on Route White Music Scholarship presented a schol- Attitash Bear Peak, the Valley Originals, Michael Williams. Well known locals Kathy 16 in Conway, New Hampshire. Please arship to a Kennett senior who will be pursu- which donated gift certificates from Darby Bennett and Tom Eastman rounded out the direct all correspondence to: The ing their education in the field of music. We Field Inn, Up Country Restaurant, Wildcat evening jamming with other musicians and MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818. are always awed by the talent of the young Tavern, and the Shannon Door, Health- showing the many talents they have. The telephone number to call for gen- people in the Valley. moves, Jackson Ski Touring, Jewelry by Tim This Valley is blessed with many talented eral information and display advertising The scholarship is funded totally by the Psaledakis, Joseph’s Spaghetti Shed and and generous people who give of their time is 603-447-6336. Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. annual concert and raffle, which is not only a Sugarmaker Bakery, King Pine, Muddy and talents to help their fellow residents. This The Fax number is 603-447-5474. fundraiser, but a celebration of the lives of Moose, North Conway Music, North makes this a very special place to live. This Ear on Web: newhampshirelakesandmountains.com two men who always encouraged young peo- Country Fair Jewelers, Settlers’ Green, also makes this Valley a place to cherish. E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpr- ple to pursue their dreams, especially their Wentworth Golf, Almost There, and Please support these businesses and musi- ess.com or earsales@salmonpress. musical dreams. Wildcat Mountain. We hope we haven’t for- cians who give of their resources and talents com for ad material The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is This concert would not be possible were it gotten anyone. to support our talented young people. $35 and is payable in advance. not for the support of many people. The local Without the musicians, there would be no Lara White Sullivan businesses in the Valley have always been music. Thank you so much to the talented Portland, Maine ADVERTISING DEADLINES huge supporters of the scholarship. We thank Rod MacKenzie, Marty Quirk, Kevin Dolan, Rod MacKenzie Advertising insertion orders must be our host, the Shannon Door Pub, and Mike Davey Armstrong, Simon Crawford, Thom Marco Island, Fla. placed one week in advance of publication date, and advertising copy must be Lavoie, who has generously donated his Perkins, Tom Dean, Jeremy Dean, Norm received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m.

LETTERS POLICY 4100 flags at Our Favorite Things honor fallen soldiers in current war The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to To the Editor, This was Ms. Cotton’s second year dis- that the war will soon end and our friends and the Editor pertaining to local communi- Thank you for the picture of the flags at playing the flags in acknowledgment of our loved ones will be coming home. ty issues. All correspondence should be signed, include a return address, and be “Our Favorite Things” on Route 16 in men and women in the service. Since her first Marie Tate addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, Albany. However, the picture doesn’t give year (2008) the number of deaths has risen Tamworth N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or justice to the actual 4,100 flags placed on the from 3,100 to 4,100- plus this year. Let’s pray e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters should be received prior to low hill next to the cabin by owner, Carol publication and be no longer than 300 Cotton. It is gratifying to see someone so out- words. The Mountain Ear reserves the wardly express their feelings about our fallen Correction right to edit letters for length and clari- military men and women as well as their sup- In the photo from the Mount player sliding home was accidently iden- ty and to not publish letters deemed unsuitable. port of those still protecting us and our coun- Washington Valley 12U squad's victory tified as Fritz Carr. In fact, the player was try. in Wolfeboro in last week's edition, the Kaleb Pepin. We apologize for this error.

Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 New Jersey cyclist Bill Zuppa will pedal to mountain and then up it, July 10 Newton’s Revenge bike race to include intrepid traveler rom the New Jersey side May, the southernmost point in Newton’s Revenge, the grueling of the George New Jersey. 7.6-mile climb up the Mt. FWashington Bridge to the Friends make contributions Washington Auto Road itself. base of the Mt. Washington in Georgie’s memory, and The Auto Road company creat- Auto Road is 340 miles, give or Zuppa donates the funds to a ed Newton’s Revenge in 2006 in take a couple. It’s a good day’s needy family with a handi- response to overwhelming drive – or, for a fit cyclist, it’s capped child at Piscataway demand for the opportunity to three days of pedaling. Regional Day School, in bicycle to the highest point in Bill Zuppa, of Montclair, Piscataway, N.J., the same the northeastern United States. N.J., began that trip on his bicy- school his nephew attended. This year Zuppa is an official cle Sunday morning, July 4, Beyond having to be fit entrant, and in consideration of expecting to complete it enough to cycle nearly 350 miles his fundraising goal, race direc- Tuesday afternoon, July 6. in three days, Zuppa must con- tor Mary Power has waived the Zuppa takes a multi-day bike tend with his own handicap, a standard $300 entry fee for him. ride each summer, raising constriction of one of his coro- money for the needy family of a Bill Zuppa crosses the state line into Connecticut during his nearly 350- nary arteries, first diagnosed in uppa, who will turn 54 handicapped child. This year he mile ride from New Jersey to the base of the Mount Washington Auto 2006 when he noticed neck and two days after the climb, chose Mt. Washington as his Road, where he will then take part in the annual Newton’s Revenge chest pains while biking. Zknows what he’s in for. goal, with the added incentive of bicycle race to the summit ovf the Northeast’s highest peak on Saturday, “There’s a family history,” While the all-aerobic ride a ride up the mountain’s famous July 10. (Fred Gore/Westfield Evening News Photo) said Zuppa. “I found out my should not tax his cardiovascular Auto Road to conclude his two- mother had had triple bypass system any more than the ride wheeled odyssey. Howie and say hi.” Mt. Washington from more surgery, and my father had also from New Jersey has already Zuppa planned what he calls than 300 miles away, Wemyss had angina symptoms.” Both done, the all-uphill climb on the his “all-Washington-themed” owie Wemyss is the made an exception. parents are still alive, in their Auto Road’s average grade of 12 ride in three stages. On July 4 he general manager of the The Auto Road company 80s, but Zuppa asked his doctor percent pushes any rider to the pedaled across the Hudson on HMt. Washington Auto charges tourists to drive to the about his plans for more long- limits of what leg muscles can the great bridge, wound his way Road. The two met 10 years 6288-foot summit of Mt. distance cycling. do. through the Bronx and White ago, the other time Zuppa bicy- Washington, or to take the sce- “The doctor said, ‘You “I know what it feels like to Plains, up Routes 22 and 7 in cled from New Jersey to New nic trip in one of its own stage absolutely can do this. Just be ride up the road, and I wasn’t Connecticut, and stopped for Hampshire, then pedaled up the vans. On July 20 that sum- careful. If you’re feeling any really looking forward to doing the night in Westfield, Auto Road itself. mer, said Zuppa, “They delayed symptoms, get off the bike and it again,” Zuppa admitted, his Massachusetts. Wemyss is responsible for the cars (going up the road) until take nitroglycerin tablets.’ ” He voice revealing much more Monday’s ride took him the overall safety of everyone I got there. I got there about 6 added, “I won’t do anything enthusiasm than doubt. “But through Greenfield, Mass., into using the road. “Howie encour- a.m. and did it.” crazy. I don’t want to upset my Howie was always wanting to New Hampshire, through aged me,” Zuppa recalled. “He mother – especially not while get me back there.” Keene and on to his second could not have been nicer.” uppa makes an annual doing a charity ride in honor of He’s back. overnight, in Henniker. In those days the Mt. multi-day fundraising her deceased grandchild! I’m For more information about Tuesday, pedaling through Washington Auto Road was Zride in memory of his going to be careful.” Newton’s Revenge, visit the race Laconia along Route 113, he open to bicycles only for the Mt. nephew, Georgie Caunt, who Being careful includes taking web site at www.newtonsre- expects to make the long climb Washington Auto Road Bicycle died in 1995 at the age of 14. a good three-day rest before the venge.com. For information on Route 16 over Pinkham Hillclimb, held on the third Previous rides have included the last part of his two-wheeled about the Mt. Washington Auto Notch, reaching the base of Mt. weekend in August. However, ascent of Pike’s Peak in odyssey. On Saturday, July 10, Road Bicycle Hillclimb, held Washington that afternoon. impressed by Zuppa’s charitable Colorado and, closer to home, Zuppa will join 200 other this year on Aug. 21, visit Then, he said, “I’ll find purpose and by his bicycling to the trek from Montclair to Cape cyclists who’ll be riding in www.mwarbh.org. ▲ Attitash Realty

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A5 Reenactors honor original members of Civil War Battery Recent Civil War Encampment gave visitors a rare glimpse of the past By Linda Tucker Contributing Writer or many visitors to the Mount Washington Valley, a trip across the 34.5 mile Kancamagus Highway is a must. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway passes through the heart of the White Mountains and is filled with scenic areas and Fmajestic overlooks. Visitors travel back and forth across the “Kanc” between Conway and Lincoln taking in the stunning vis- tas, stopping here and there to snap a photo and moving on to the next viewing area. For them the journey is the Members Getting Together. attraction. But for the local residents who have roots of the 5th Massachusetts Battery, along this roadway, the area we call “the Kanc” is known Light Artillery Army Of The to them as Passaconaway Valley. Their families have Potomac, Inc, gather to share a homesteaded there for hundreds of years, have lived lives social moment during the Civil Fire! “A Civil War Living History Encampment,” featuring the 5th War Encampment at the Russell- steeped in history and drama, and have passed their sto- Massachusetts Battery, Light Artillery Army Of The Potomac, Inc, Colbath House. ries down through the generations. came to the Russell Colbath Historic Homestead, on the (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Kancamagus Highway in Albany, on July 3 and July 4. Here, sol- his past July Fourth original members of the unit by diers fire a Civil War-era cannon. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) weekend, the Passacon- portraying those soldiers with first settled about 1790. The Taway Valley Civic Asso- as much historical accuracy as heard about this hermit up here Russell-Colbath House is the ciation, in conjunction with the possible.” with the same name as his father only remaining 19th century U.S. Forest Service and the 5th Kathy Somerville and and he came here to investigate homestead in the area, and serves Massachusetts Battery (E), Light Marilyn Boutwell, members and found his father. That’s how as a U.S. Forest Service Artillery, Army of the Potomac, of the Passaconaway Valley my family ended up here. Jacks Information Center.” shared a little piece of that histo- Civic Association, explained son is my grandfather. Jack died In many ways, life hasn’t ry with all of us. that while the Civil War was in 1912.” changed too much from the Civil From 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3, not fought here, there are The other Civil War veteran War days for the inhabitants of through 1 p.m. Sunday, July 4, a two men buried in the interred at the Passaconaway the Passaconaway Valley, who Civil War encampment reenact- Passacon-away cemetery cemetery is Orin Chase. still live off the grid with no elec- ment took place in the town of who served in the Civil War. “The sad story of Orin trical and no phone lines. But Albany on the field by the his- One of the men is Marilyn’s Chase,” relates Kathy, “is that he modern conveniences can still be toric Russell-Colbath barn. The great-grandfather, James fought all through the Civil War had. Kathy, who lives near the 5th Massachusetts Battery (E), “Jack” Allen. Kathy states, and survived. On his way home Russell Colbath House, says she Light Artillery organization “This reenactment gives us he was stabbed to death while has solar panels to generate elec- demonstrated drills, camp cook- an opportunity to remem- being robbed of his soldiers pay. tricity and watches TV and ing, daily camp life and cannon ber them and the sacrifices Only his body made it home to accesses the internet via satellite. artillery demonstrations. they made.” Jack Allen as hunter and guide. his family. Orin was 28 years old Marilyn, who lives close by, goes Free and open to the public, Marilyn relates that (Photo Courtesy of Marilyn Boutwell) at the time of his death.” to the public library to use their visitors were invited to intermin- James “Jack” Allen was a computers. gle with the woman and soldiers, colorful character who was nformation provided by the It is this blending of the old all dressed in period costumes, known to spin a yarn or two. severe saber wound which disfig- White Mountains Attrac- and the new that makes life in the who inhabited the encampment. Born in Sebec, Maine in 1835, ured his hand for life. The flag he Itions Association states, “The Passaconaway Valley so interest- Information provided about the Jack first became a sailor out of was carrying at the time is cur- Kancamagus highway was ing. This past weekend gave visi- event explained that, “The Fifth Boston, at sea for eight years. rently hanging in the State named for Kancamagus, an early tors to the area more than a jour- Massachusetts Battery (E) was When the Civil War broke out House in Augusta with his blood Indian Chief of the Penacook ney through the area — it gave commissioned by the State of he enlisted in the 5th Maine on it. Confederacy, who tried to keep them a rare view into the past. Massachusetts in 1861 and saw Infantry and fought in many Jack was captured and impris- the peace between his people and action in eighteen engagements conflicts including Bull Run, oned in a Confederate jail and the white settlers. Repeated n addition to hosting the during the War of the Rebellion, Gettysburg and the Battle of the was not able to return to the area harassment by the English even- recent Civil War Reenact- 1861 - 1865. The current Battery Wilderness He was a color until a couple of years after the tually ended his efforts, and ulti- Iment, the Russell-Colbath was formed in 1963 by people Sargent, responsible for carrying war ended. When he got back, mately brought war and blood- House operates as a historic interested in honoring the mem- the flag into battle. During the he found that his wife, thinking shed to the region. In the early house museum, with an on-site ory, service, and sacrifice of the Wilderness fight he received a him dead, had remarried. With- 1690s, the tribes of the historic interpreter. Visitors can out ever telling his wife that he Confederacy scattered, and learn about the history of the was alive, Jack relocated to the Kancamagus and his followers Passaconaway Valley, the families Passaconaway Valley, becoming moved on, either to northern who lived in the house, domestic a guide and hunter, and some- New Hampshire or — in some life in the 19th century, and view what of a hermit. He spent about instances — to Canada. artifacts uncovered in recent 40 years of his life in the Valley “It was Passaconaway, Kanc- archaeological excavations. The area. amagus’ grandfather, who, in house, which is listed on the Marilyn shares this story 1627, originally united more National Register of Historic about her great-grandfather: “An than 17 central New England Places, is open to the public sea- interesting fact about Jack was Indian tribes into the Penacook sonally. Interested persons may that he had two children, a Confederacy. 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Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 ‘The Music Man’ now onstage at Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Co. is 40 years old and still going strong By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer lectronic entertainment may be the buzz nowadays, but there is still a place for live theater to electrify audiences. Having begun their 40th season on June 30, the Mt. Washington Valley Theater ECompany plans to engage, entertain and excite audi- ences this summer. “We want to say please turn off the television, come see a live performance at mine or any of the Valley theaters. Experience how moving it is to see characters come alive on stage,” says Linda Pinkham, producing artistic director for the past 29 years of the Mt. Washington Valley Theater Company. The summer musical theater company will be performing four shows through Aug. 29 at its The cast of ‘The Music Man,’ Mt. home at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Washington Valley Theatre Conway. Company’s first show of the 2010 summer season, will sing and dance Pinkham tells their story The following decades their way into audiences’ hearts. Back in the 1950s, actors brought challenges. “In the late The show stars Grant Golson as traveled from New York City to ’90s it [business] just became Harold Hill, the con man who perform summer stock at the tougher, I’m not sure why,” says comes to River City, Iowa, to sell Eastern Slope Playhouse, which Pinkham. She says changing band instruments and uniforms to looked very much like a dance demographics probably had an the gullible populace, and falls in hall, explains Pinkham. “This impact — people who grew up love with Marian, the librarian. was very successful in the ’50s with musicals were getting older The show is playing now through and ’60s; there were some well and not coming to theater. Of July 10 at Eastern Slope Inn known people, some became course, the electronic age Playhouse in North Conway. For famous,” she says. The show packed some punch, too. information or reservations call closed in the mid-1960s. Pinkham says the theater com- 356-5776 or visit www.mwvthe- In the early 1970s, members pany has adapted to attract the atre.org. (Courtesy Photo) of the community decided they younger crowd and to keep up There are plenty of laughs and a sentimental tear or two to be wanted a theater again. The to date. “We have a balance of shed during the Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company’s pro- search began and a group of shows, some are fluffy and New York and guest artists from duction of ‘The Music Man,’ directed and staged by Clayton Williams College and a few entertaining, some are edgy, all over the company. Some are Phillips. (Dennis Coughlin Photo) Dartmouth College students some send a message,” she says. members of the Actor’s Equity were recruited to perform clas- This summer the theater com- Union, but most are not, she sic shows. The troupe lasted 12 pany is performing “The Music says. course, the theater years and boasted famous play- Man” (now through July 10) To keep up appearances is handicapped accessible and and theater that’s a little edgy. ers such as Gordon Clapp and “Singin’ In the Rain” (July there have been upgrades to the air-conditioned. Pinkham says to encourage (NYPD Blue), filmmaker John 13 through 24), along with theater. A newly refurbished The Mt. Washington Valley more people to attend they are Sayles and actor David “The Full Monty” (July 27 lobby, showcasing past and pres- Theater Company has a com- offering flex or season passes Strathairn. through Aug. 24) and “Hair” ent actors, and a reception area mitment to children too. “We which would break down to “It was very good theater, but (Aug. 17 through Aug. 29). where brownies, bottled water include local kids as actors. In $23.75 per show. they performed shows audiences and iced tea are served at inter- ‘The Music Man,’ there are Pinkham encourages the didn’t want to see,” says Who are the performers? mission have been added. seven local kids acting,” community and visitors to Pinkham. But interest dwindled The performers are resident Pinkham notes the bottled Pinkham says. The children attend. “It is about love, life, and another era began. actors, explains Pinkham. The water is donated by Pepsi, in range in age from nine to 14 human beings. There aren’t too The dawn of the all-musical company ranges from 16 to 20 honor of Jerry Downs, a devot- years and most have acted in many things more important venue began. Pinkham took actors, with a combination of ed theater patron and lovable local plays, play music or dance, than understanding one anoth- over as the producing artistic local and non-local talent. local who recently passed on. explains Pinkham. “Each season er. If we can do this by laughing director in 1982 and says shows Each year, actors audition to There have also been upgrades we do one family show,” she or tapping your feet, what a bet- have all been musical since then. become a part of the company to the restrooms and each of the says. ter way!” she says. “In the 1980s and 1990s, we and many return year after year. 183 theater seats has been taken There is something for For more information visit were incredibly popular, shows Some go on to perform on apart and re-stitched with a everyone at the theater this www.mwvtheatre.org or call 356- ▲ were always sold out. Seems like Broadway, some become brand new fabric. And, of summer: Family show, classics 5776. it was a high point for musicals famous. “Gina Davis was here,” in our culture and our country,” Pinkham noted. Pinkham also says Pinkham. hires a company of singers from NOW ONLY Mountain Ear 00 $25. ! Art-A-Ron-Dack Did you know? 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A7 Thoughts While Weeding Steamy summer weather — Watering fundamentals By Ann Bennett what is applied is better utilized. erages, and let’s face it — they drip irrigation or soaker hoses, heat, keep the root area of the Contributing Writer Gardeners who apply plenty of are convenient. But on hot, which all deliver water at the soil plants cooler, reduce evapora- ot enough for you? manure, compost, leaves and windy days, especially with small surface and not on the leaves, tion and improve soil quality. It How many times was grass clippings will be rewarded droplet sizes, a considerable you can water in the late after- also reduces the need for weed- Hthat age old question by needing to water less often. amount of water is lost to evap- noon, evening or even at night. ing — which means more time posed to you in recent days, as But even growers with won- oration. Also, many sprinklers Whether you opt for root to enjoy other summertime steamy heat settled over the derful soil are watering this deposit less water as one moves zone irrigation, sprinklers or a pursuits. ▲ Northeast? Great beach weath- week. Here in the heart of the outward away from the source. watering can, make the most of er, but tough to keep up the pace growing season, main crops are The sprinkler needs to be placed it by applying a layer of mulch. Ann Bennett gardens at her home if you work outside, when the in full production and sufficient at staggered locations to provide A thick covering of grass clip- in Jackson, where she’s produced temperature launches the day at moisture is critical. Before you adequate overlap, which often pings, hay, leaves or even news- Thoughts While Weeding for The 70 and climbs towards 90, with turn on the tap, however, it is results in an over-application of paper will save water, protect the Mountain Ear for the past 33 humidity to match. worth considering a few water- water beyond the plant’s needs. soil from the sun's scorching years. And while it may not consti- ing fundamentals. Oscillating sprinklers apply tute an official heat wave, which Timing is everything. Using water more evenly than over- requires 90 degrees three days a sprinkler during the day in full head sprinklers and can be easi- Volunteers sought for running, it certainly feels like sun is an incredible waste of ly adjusted to cover square or one. The occasional cloud burst water. A large percentage is lost rectangular areas. has taken the edge off increas- to evaporation, which is why Watering the foliage with a Senior Wheels program ingly dry soil conditions, but many towns implement a ban on sprinkler may increase disease MT. WASHINGTON VAL- munities depend on their spe- local gardeners are scrambling daytime watering as a conserva- problems, though watering in LEY — The growth in the cialized skills. to keep up with watering chores. tion method. early morning should reduce the number of Senior Citizens in Society also relies upon the Those of us who by necessity Avoid frequent, light water- chances for disease outbreaks. the U.S. is prompting much quality and quantity of commu- lug water or set up a complex ings — the biggest mistake peo- Above all, avoid over-watering. concern among both trans- nity volunteer work accom- maze of hoses to irrigate culti- ple make. They think splashing The soil, while anchoring the portation organizations and plished by seniors. While senior vated areas are well aware of a little water on plants will make plant, also acts like a sponge. It social service agencies about citizens enjoy more active lives, how vital an ample supply is to them happy, just as a wake-up can only hold so much water. how to accommodate seniors’ they must also depend more the success of the undertaking. splash refreshes us. The reverse Learn the water-holding capaci- future transportation needs. heavily on various forms of Bottom line, gardens absorb a is true for plants. Water deeply ty of your soil so you don't waste In 2008, more than 35 mil- transportation for employment, remarkable amount of water. but gently to a depth of four to precious water or smother the lion Americans were 65 years of medical appointments, shop- Under ordinary conditions, six inches. Thorough soaking roots of your plants. age or older. This number is ping, and other trip purposes plants need approximately an encourages the roots to seek Drip irrigation, whether a expected to grow dramatically: necessary for a full and enjoy- inch of water a week. Convert water deep in the soil. With a complicated system snaking its The U.S. Census Bureau proj- able life. that figure, and you’re talking deep root system, the plants can way through your garden, or a ects that the number of senior Many seniors find they have about 25,000 gallons of water an survive hot, dry weather a lot simple soaker hose, can be 50 citizens will increase nearly 80 limited mobility options when acre, or 2,600 for a 60- by 70- better. percent more efficient than percent by 2025 – more than 62 they stop driving, especially if foot garden. When the temper- Don't water by the calendar, sprinklers. Soaker hoses are a million. In New Hampshire, they live in rural locations such ature soars above 80 on a daily but rather when the plants need low tech, inexpensive and easy 12.9 percent of the population is as Carroll County. Absence of basis, even more water is it. Check the appearance of the watering device. It is a hose over 65 years of age, or nearly nearby personal service estab- required. plants, the condition of the soil made of plastic or canvas tubing 180,000, and in Carroll County, lishments makes many walking Certainly there are ways to on the surface and the condition that allows water to seep out all 18.4 percent, or 9,600 residents, trips impossible. An increasing minimize your need for water- four to five inches down. Plants along its length at a slow rate. are over 65. number of seniors live farther ing, and maximize the effective- will often look wilted on a hot Water is conserved because the The large number of seniors away from family members who ness when you do break out the afternoon — that’s okay; they'll flow is directed into the ground automatically makes them a could drive them to needed des- hoses. The physical qualities of probably perk up overnight. If near the plant with little loss to notable travelling customer tinations, eliminating a tradi- your soil are a key consideration. the plants look wilted in the runoff or evaporation. The gen- market. But now, and in the tional mobility option for the Ground rich in organic matter morning, they need watering. tle stream of water causes little future, seniors will have travel elderly. And in many areas, pub- will catch and hold most of the State-of-the-art sprinklers or no compaction of soil or needs and constraints different lic transportation is limited due precipitation that falls. Hence are available in a wide range of splashing of muddied water on from those of other traveling to geographic location and less watering is necessary, and watering patterns and area cov- plants. With furrow irrigation, market segments. While some times of service. The result is seniors may lose their ability to that many present and future drive themselves safely as they elderly travelers have few age, more seniors are continuing options available. to lead otherwise longer, healthy The Carroll County Transit and active lifestyles. More sen- Senior Wheels program is look- iors are continuing to work past ing for volunteer drivers to pro- age 65 out of necessity. Other seniors continue to work by PROGRAM choice, and because their com- continues on facing page

• Store food in bear-resistant Bears units, hard-shelled vehicles or car trunks. Continued from Page A3 • Keep sleeping areas, tents, The feeding of bears, inten- and sleeping bags free of food tional or unintentional, is pro- and odor. hibited on the White Mountain • Don’t sleep in clothes you National Forest. Visitors who cooked or handled fish or game have not properly stored their in. food may receive a citation. • Never bury or burn food Following safe food storage waste. practices protects both you and • If camping in the back- the bears. country, hang your food bag at “I can’t emphasize enough least 10 feet off the ground and how important it is for people to 5 feet out from a tree limb that store their food properly to keep could support a bear. visitors safe and to make sure • If possible, in backcountry bears have a place on the areas, place sleeping tents at Forest,” said Kathy Starke, least 100 yards away from food Wildlife Biologist for the storage and cooking areas. Androscoggin Ranger District. For more information on It is your responsibility to dealing with black bears, visit ensure your safety and that of the New Hampshire Fish& future campers by not purpose- Game Department’s website at fully or inadvertently feeding www.wildnh.com/Wildlife/ bears. So remember: faqs_black_bears.htm. For infor- • Always keep a clean camp. mation on the White Mountain • Don’t leave any food National Forest, go to: www.fs. (including condiments) out fed.us/r9/white. ▲ when not in use.

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Deaths North Myrtle Beach. the former Diamond Lumber Conway, NH 03860 in Rod’s Naomi Vandevere Vaiden Naomi is survived by her two Company in North Conway for memory. Naomi Vaiden, 88, left this daughters and sons-in-law, many years, retiring as the life June 11 to join her husband, Sandra G. Burke and her hus- Assistant Manager. Dianne D. Medley Albert Sidney Vaiden, in band, Clinton, of Charlotte, Mr. Eastman was a life mem- Dianne D. Medley, 63, of Heaven. Her son, Joseph C. N.C., Susan L. Smith and hus- ber of the North Conway Fire North Conway died June 30 at Vandevere, sister Lois Sweet band, Thomas E. Smith, of Department and had been a her home. and brother Cecil Norment North Conway, daughter-in- member of the ski patrol at Mt. Born in Quincy, Mass., the predeceased her. Naomi was law Diane Vandevere, grand- Cranmore in North Conway. daughter of Richard and born Sept. 23, 1921, in children Joseph Vanevere and Rod enjoyed gardening, Dorothy (McGraw) Cooke, she Charlotte, N.C. and was the wife, Wendy, of Black Mtn., being outdoors and hunting, moved to North Conway in daughter of Lena Lippard N.C., Jason Dax Vandevere and fishing and spending time with 1972. his wife, Melissa, of Charlotte, his grandchildren. She had been employed at Norment and Thomas Edgar Naomi Vandevere Vaiden Norment. N.C. and Thomas V. Smith of The family includes: his wife, Fandangle’s Restaurant in Naomi’s life was filled with Anchorage, Alaska. Naomi is Ruth (Reed) Eastman of North Conway for over 20 years Billy and so many more. the love of her children and of survived by her brother Ralph Brownfield; two daughters, Jane and prior to her illness she had She loved her flower gardens, her God. She was a wonderful Norment, sister Lillian Helms, S. Eastman of Brownfield and worked for the Conway Variety was a master gardener and put great-grandmother, grand- numerous nieces and nephews Rebecca Eastman of York, Pa.; a Store in Conway. her heart and soul into her mother, mother, sister and and two great-grandchildren, son, Joel E. Eastman, and his Dianne loved her grandchil- home. She also helped coordi- friend. Her smile was cheerfully Dalton and Devon Vandevere. partner, Walter, of Sanford, dren and all of the folks that she nate the Veggie Volunteer given to everyone she met. She Funeral services were held Maine; four grandchildren, had served in the Valley. Program at Sherman Farm. lived her life as an example of June 15 with interment at the Donal Heidenblad and his wife, The family includes: her Bruce and Jory shared many good Christian life, relying on Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Lauren, of Baltimore, MD, daughter, Noreen M. Medley of wonderful years together and God’s Word for the foundation Charlotte, N.C. A memorial Morgan Butters of Chatham, North Conway; her son, touched many people’s lives. As of all she did. service for Naomi was celebrat- Leigh Boisvert and her husband, William N. Medley and his Jory would say, “I love you all From 1972 through 1985 she ed June 20 at the Ocean Drive Ray, of Deerfield and Ruth wife, Kelly, of Newfields; five muchly.” and her husband lived in North Presbyterian Church in North Heidenblad of Fairfax, Va.; his grandchildren, Billy Medley, The family includes: her dear Conway. While in North Myrtle beach, S.C. sister, Audrey Young, and her Max Medley and Jack Medley, friend and companion, Bruce Conway she was a member of husband, Wardwell, of Sarasota, all of Newfields, Miranda W. Locke of North Conway; the First Church of Christ Rodney L. Eastman, Jr. Fla., and several cousins, nieces Waterhouse and Madison her father Norman, her sister Congregational. Upon the Rodney L. Eastman, Jr., 80, and nephews. Waterhouse, both of North Sandy and many nieces. retirement of her husband, of Brownfield, Maine, died June He was predeceased by his Conway; a brother, Richard As per her request, there will Sidney, they moved to the 24 at his home. daughter, Phebe (Eastman) Cooke, of Estero, Fla., and two be a gathering at her home at a Windy Hill section of North Born in Durham, the son of Butters of Chatham in 1991. nieces. later date. Myrtle Beach, S.C. From 1985 Rodney and Janet (Stevens) Funeral services were held A Memorial Service was held In lieu of flowers donations until her death, she was an active Eastman, he grew up in Wednesday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at Tuesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at the may be sent to Jen’s Friends or member of the Ocean Drive Kearsarge and had lived in the Furber and White Funeral Furber and White Funeral the Master Gardener Program Presbyterian Church in North North Conway for 27 years Home in North Conway. Burial Home in North Conway. in her memory. Myrtle Beach, S.C., her church before moving to Brownfield in was in the Kearsarge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations The Furber and White choir, Prayer Chain Ministry, 1979. Donations may be sent to the may be sent to the Conway Area Funeral Home in North DAR, and the All City Choir of Rod served in the U.S. Army North Conway Fire Depart- Humane Society, P.O. Box 260, in the 1950s and had worked for ment, P.O. Box 218, North Conway, NH 03818. Conway is in charge of arrange- ments. Jory Sivin Jory Sivin, 60, of North Editor’s Note: Announcements Critter Corner Conway, died July 3 at her home of births, adoptions, engagements, After a year of being at the Animal on Swett Street in North weddings, deaths and memorial Rescue League of NH-North, Lucinda and Conway. services may be sent to the Luanne went to their forever barn home in Born in Middletown, Conn., Passages Editor, c/o The W. Newfield, Maine, on Tuesday, June 22. the daughter of Norman and Mountain Ear, P.O. Box 530, Coincidently, Diane, the woman who rescued Shirley (Myers) Sivin, she had Conway, N.H. 03818, or emailed them as 9-week-old kittens, was visiting the lived in the Mt. Washington to [email protected]. shelter at the moment they were adopted. Valley for many years. Items must be submitted by When the kittens came in they were Jory had worked at many Monday noon for publication on quite feral. Volunteers and staff socialized places in the Valley and most the following Thursday. We are them, and Luanne was able to be petted, recently at Wildcat Ski Area as glad to publish engagement and though Lucinda was still frightened of human human resources coordinator. wedding photos (enclose self- hands. Our first report this week is that they are doing very well adjusting to their new Jory had many wonderful addressed, stamped envelope and home! We have many wonderful cats waiting for their forever home — please come visit! friends, including her compan- kindly print address on back of ion, Bruce W. Locke, Bubba, photo for photo return).

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The public is invited to a month of classical chamber music concerts IMAI’s 14th season in Fryeburg begins Thursday, July 8 n Thursday evening, July 8, the 14th season of the International OMusical Arts Institute Chamber Music Festival will holds its first “Music for Summer Evenings” concert, begin- ning at 7:30 p.m. in the Bion Cram Library (air conditioned and handi- capped accessible), Fryeburg Academy. “Music for Summer Evenings” contin- ues Friday and Saturday (July 9 and 10) at 7:30 p.m., and “Music for Sunday Afternoons” follows on July 11 at 2 p.m. Festival concerts will continue every Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon through Saturday, July 31. Two additional “Special Wednesday” concerts will also take place on July 14 and July 28, same time, and same place. Since its first season in 1997, IMAI has drawn together both young aspiring musicians on the brink of their careers with seasoned artists of international reputation, all of whom have come from 30 nations on five continents. They attend this annual summer residency program for intensive study, artistic development and the joy of music-mak- ing which they share with concert audi- ences. Fifty-four resident artist/musi- cians will be performing on this season’s series of 20 classical chamber music con- certs, given in Fryeburg and at other venues in the area. The season begins in Fryeburg on Thursday evening, July 8, with a pro- gram including Mozart’s familiar String Quartet, K. 525, known as “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” Haydn’s Piano Trio in eb minor, Hob. XV:31 and the Piano Quartet in A Major, Op. 26 by Johannes Brahms. IMAI oboist Mie Shiraishi joins the roster of performers on Friday evening’s program (July 9), which will include Both professional and aspiring young musicians (above) will spend a month at Fryeburg at the annual International Musical Arts Mozart’s Quartet for Oboe and strings Institute Chamber Music Festival, beginning July 8. (Photo by Roger Burnell) in F major, K. 370, and Schilflieder (Reed Songs), composed in 1872 by the “International Night” will include three 2 p.m. The program will include three us explore a broad sampling of chamber German composer August Klughardt. great classic works ic works: Beethov- string quartets – Haydn’s Quartet for music—from the classical elegance of Also that evening, IMAI senior artists en’s Quartet for piano and strings in Eb Strings in B flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4, Mozart to the lively ethnic flavors of Lynn Nowels (cello) and Victor Major, Op. 16, Mozart’s Viola Quintet known as “The Sunrise,” followed by Dohnanyi and Villa-Lobos. Rosenbaum (piano) will perform in C Major, K. 515 and Schubert’s Trio Beethoven -String Quartet in C minor, All concerts take place at the Bion Beethoven’s Cello Sonata in D Major, No. 1 in Bb Major, Opus 99. Audience Op. 18, No. 4, and concluding with Cram Library on the campus of Duo No.1 by Czech/Bohemian com- members will be offered a chance to win Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in a Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg Maine. poser Bohuslaw Martinu will be played a 2010 Multi-Admission ticket, and all minor, Op. 13 Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for sen- by violinist Gabriella Diaz and cellist are invited to the dessert reception with The first of two “Special Wednes- iors and students. Sunday afternoon Alexei Gonzales, and IMAI pianist IMAI performers in the lobby following day” programs will take place on July 14. concerts are free to seniors and to those Heng-Jin Park will perform Debussy’s the concert. During “A Guided Tour with Brian,” with mobility limitations. “L’Isle joyeuse”. “Music for Sunday Afternoon” con- tour guide for the evening, IMAI cellist For further details, call 367-8661 or The program for Saturday evening’s certs will begin the next day (July 11) at Brian Mix (from Vancouver, BC), helps visit www.imaifestival.org. ▲

Lounge and listen on the lawn At Fryeburg Academy’s Summer story time at North Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center Conway Library begins July 8 This summer schedule he North Conway free and open to residents has something for everyone Library offers story and visitors alike. elebrating its first For one night only, jazz fans in our area a wonder- time for children For the Summer Reading T anniversary, Fryeburg Thursday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m., ful treat this summer, and with during the summer from July Program children need to Academy’s Leura Hill Livingston Taylor will be the help of concert sponsor 8 to July 29 on Thursday pre-register by July 30 and C Eastman Performing Arts singing and entertaining his Poland Springs, we are bring- mornings at 10 a.m. The later submit a list of books Center has started summer off audience with his trademark ing the Preservation Hall Jazz story time is geared toward they read during the summer. with a bang and is looking for- talent and ease. Tickets are Band to Fryeburg!” children age three to six with Prizes are mini golf tokens ward to keeping things rolling still available. Known worldwide, the siblings welcome. from Pirate’s Cove and a $10 right through the summer, It goes without saying that Preservation Hall Jazz Band The kick-off event will be gift certificate from TD with something for everyone, the music department under travels, spreading their mis- on July 8 at 10 a.m. with Bank. Lists can be picked up from the opera lover to kids the direction of C. Brent sion to nurture and perpetu- musician Sally Swenson. at the library at registration and kids at heart. LaCasce has a wonderful rep- ate the art form of New The story time will be and must be submitted by “Our live shows are very utation. Once again bringing Orleans Jazz. The concert held outside on the library Aug. 27. exciting this summer,” says home multiple state titles this is Thursday, July 22, at lawn in the backyard behind Call the North Conway Director of the Center, and year in both the instrumental 7:30 p.m., with plenty of great the granite building, so bring Library at 356-2961 for addi- Principal of Fryeburg and vocal divisions, there is a seats still available. your blankets. On rainy days tional information or stop by Academy, David Sturdevant, love of Jazz music in “To continue our Jazz they will take place inside. the library on Main Street in “and we are thrilled to bring Fryeburg. Box Office Series, we are excited to intro- No registration is necessary North Conway Village. ▲ Livingston Taylor back to the Manager, Sarah MacGillivray for the story times. They are Valley this summer.” says, “We wanted to give the ARTS continues on Page A12

Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 Business News

Barrow-Rogers to assume post of Managing Director Tiffany Barrow-Rogers joins Animal Rescue League of NH-North CONWAY — Effective July her work consisted of oversee- in Swanzey, where she over- ships and partnerships that 23, Tiffany Barrow-Rogers ing the many facets of the saw an animal care program give back to the great com- will assume the new position daily operations, programs that achieved one of the high- munity of the Mt. Washing- of Managing Director of the and services of the est adoption rates for animals ton Valley,” Barrow-Rogers Animal Rescue League of Washington Humane Society, in the nation in an open- stated. NH-North (formerly the the Behavior & Learning access shelter. Barrows-Rogers will be Conway Area Humane Center and the National “I am looking forward to relocating to the Valley with Society). Capital Area Spay and Neuter working with ARLNH - her husband, 3 children, 5 Barrow-Rogers returns to Center. North staff on expanding our dogs and 3 cats. New Hampshire after three Prior to her position with services and programs to Barrow-Rogers brings pos- years serving as the Chief the Washington Humane reach further into our com- itive experience in human Operating Officer of the Society she served as Director munity than we have ever resources, departmental budg- Washington Humane Society of Operations for the done before. I am also excited eting and strategic planning as in Washington, D.C., where Monadnock Humane Society about building new relation- well as training in canine/ feline safe handling, adoption policy and programs, medical Great weather made for care and procedures and over- Tiffany Barrow-Rogers and all shelter operations. In her Nova. (Courtesy Photo) time at the Washington a spectacular holiday weekend in the Valley Humane Society she imple- experience and compassion MT. WASHINGTON many last minute bookings this Maine, New Jersey, New York, mented a change to the adop- joining our leadership team,” VALLEY — Mt. Washington summer.” Connecticut, Rhode Island and tion policies to all for the said ARL CEO and President Valley businesses reported a clear Sandy Allan, owner of the the Boston area. adoptions of Pit Bulls, which Caroline Boyd. “Tiffany join- upswing in July 4th spending this Beaver Hollow Campground, Looking forward toward the were routinely euthanized ing the team emphasizes both year, according to an informal was delighted with the weather rest of the summer and Labor prior to December, 2007, built the allure of the Mt. survey distributed by the Mt this year, as all campground own- Day weekend, lodging properties relations with partner organi- Washington Valley communi- Washington Valley Chamber of ers surely were. Sandy said, “Last admit it’s tough to predict zations to allow for transfer ty and the League’s commit- Commerce over the weekend. year was a total disaster due to whether business will increase or and transport of WHS ani- ment to providing unparal- More than 87 percent of rainy, cooler weather just about stay the same, given the tendency mals to their locations and had leled service to the Valley’s respondents claimed that spend- all season. This year the weather toward last-minute reservations. oversight of a low-cost, high- animals and citizens.” ing increased or stayed the same has been phenomenal. We have Yet 75 percent of the Mt. volume spay/neuter center The Animal Rescue League this year over the 2009 July 4 some new group promotions, Washington Valley Chamber that conducts over 8,000 sur- of NH in Bedford and the weekend, with 69 percent claim- and have added rental campers members who responded to the geries per year. Conway Area Humane ing that spending increased. and revamping the web. Ads and survey predicted that business “We are so fortunate to Society joined in an affiliation Increases were reported by lodg- brochures seem to have had a will increase over the rest of the have someone with Tiffany's in November, 2009. ▲ ing, campgrounds, attractions, positive effect.” summer, and nearly 19 percent golf courses, restaurants and pet When asked to explain rea- speculated it will stay the same. care facilities. Many lodging sons for changes in July 4th “I am encouraged by the opti- properties reported last-minute weekend 2010 over 2009, more mism businesses have for the bookings, indicating that Mt. than 57 percent of respondents remainder of the summer,” said Washington Valley visitors held felt they welcomed more families Janice Crawford, Executive out for the glorious weather fore- this year. Nearly 43 percent of Director of the Mt. Washington cast. Nearly 75 percent of respondents felt there were more Valley Chamber of Commerce. respondents claimed that the groups this year than last year. “Our members are the best bell- favorable weather explained their Sally Allan explained that there wether for trends in Mt. increases in revenues or bookings was a definite increase in younger Washington Valley, and I’m con- over last year for the weekend. families visiting the Valley this vinced their optimism will breed “We had a terrific 4th of July year. Ken Lydecker noted that positive results,” finished holiday weekend,” said Heather guests came from Southern Crawford. ▲ Piche of North Woods Rafting. “The weather was beautiful and we had close to 100 people on the river at different times,” she finished. Jonathan Rivers of Real Estate Showcase Indian Mound Golf Club in Center Ossipee echoed Heather’s statement, saying “Great weekend with many new faces; we’ve been real busy.” Lodging properties con- curred with the strong weekend. More than 62 percent of lodging properties responding to the sur- vey reported that room occupan- cy increased or stayed the same for July 4th weekend over last Mortgagee’s & Secured Party’s Sale At year, with nearly 45 percent claiming increases. Ken Lydecker at the Riverside AUCTION Inn said, “We had a great week- k/a Snowvillage Inn end, the weather was perfect, and 136 Stuart St. (Fire Lane 37) our guests enjoyed hiking, bik- Up in Jackson- This well-landscaped, Eaton (Carroll County), NH ing, kayaking, fireworks, and din- Tuesday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. ing at 'Valley Originals'.” 3-bedrm/4-bath home sits on 4+ acres Mary Ann Meyer at the Mt. REAL ESTATE: The Snowvillage Inn is a full service inn with 17 rooms in a two-story, 5,641± sq.ft. building including owner’s living quarters, a Washington B&B in Sherburne and enjoys very nice views of Mt. second detached building of 2,880± sq.ft. with 8 guest rooms (The Lodge) said, “I've noticed a huge and a third building of 2,541± sq.ft. with 4 guest rooms and an apartment. increase in British guests. Also, Washington & Giant’s Stairs. 2-car Total land area is 9.9± acres with 687± feet of frontage on Stuart Road in the “RR” Zone. folks from the Netherlands are garage a big plus. Can be a Town Reference: Map R9, Lot 28. Assessed Value: $1,204,210. back. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A11 Valley Round-Up Presented by The Barnstormers Theatre ‘Wait Until Dark’ set for July 13 through 17 ait Until Dark,” great actors play. And it lets us Peters, and previously appeared the consummate scare the living daylights out of in “Toad of Toad Hall” at The “Wthriller by Fred- the audience,” he adds with a Barnstormers Theatre, as well as erick Knott (author of “Dial M laugh. at the Berkshire Theatre for Murder”), comes to The Dee Nelson returns to The Festival. John Schnatterly, Eliza Barnstormers Theatre in Tam- Barnstormers in the role of Susy, Burke, Billy Butler, and Scott worth from July 13 to 17. having appeared last year in Severance are also featured. A blind woman named Susy, “Private Lives” and “The Weir." The Barnstormers Theatre alone in her New York apart- Nelson has appeared on televi- has a long history of presenting ment, is confronted by thugs sion ("Grey's Anatomy," mysteries in a variety of sub- seeking a doll that her husband "Judging Amy," "Joan of genres, and usually mounts at brought back from Canada. Arcadia," and "The Sopranos"), least two every summer. “This is Unbeknownst to them, the doll movies ("State and Main" and more of a contemporary mys- is filled with heroin, and the "Moonlight Mile"), and numer- tery," says Shea. Later this sea- crooks will do anything to ous theatrical productions, son, The Barnstormers will retrieve it, including terrorizing including “Heartbreak House” present “The Ghost Train,” a Susy. But the tables are turned at the Peterborough Players, for perennial favorite written in Livingston Taylor will perform in concert at the Leura Hill in the final, terrifying scene, as which she won a N.H. Theatre 1923. Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg on Thursday, July 8, the apartment is plunged into Award as Best Supporting Performances of “Wait Until at 7:30 p.m. (Courtesy Photo) darkness. Actress. Dark” are at 7:30 p.m. (note the “Wait Until Dark is an Josh Gunn plays the psychot- new starting time) Tuesday to Night, with family groups (con- young children. intensely theatrical play,” says ic Harry Roat. Gunn recently Saturday, plus a matinee at 2 taining at least one person age For more information or to Bob Shea, artistic director of completed the film “Coming p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are 18 or under) admitted for half purchase regular or season tick- The Barnstormers. “It’s also a Up Roses,” starring Bernadette $24.50 to $29.50 for evening price, first come first served, on ets, call 323-8500 or visit the shows and $15 to $20 for mati- the day of the show. Not all pro- website at www.barnstormersthe- ▲ nees. Friday night is Family ductions are suitable for very atre.org.

Arts Continued from Page A10 duce the valley to Jason Marsalis, youngest brother of Winton Marsalis,” says MacGillivray. Sitting in with his father Ellis’s band by the age of seven, Marsalis is the premier percussionist of New Orleans. Don’t miss the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Shakespeare in Denmark. Denmark Arts Center presents Fans of the Metropolitan Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night,’ Wednesday through Sunday, Opera’s Live in HD Series will July 7, 8, 9, (no Saturday performance July 10), and July 11. not be disappointed with the A favorite with audiences for its comedic situation after a ship- summer Encore Series, with wreck, the cast shown in photo are (left to right): David some of this past season’s Cronin, Paula Easton, David Fulton, Teresa Woodsome, Gino operas such as Carmen and Funicell, Leah Haney, Dave Mason, Stan Struzynski, Tom Turandot returning, and being Ferent, Craig Holden and (not shown) Rob Owen. The produc- joined by some exciting tion is directed by Ralph Morse and produced by Lillian Lee favorites like La Bohème. If Morse. Admission is $15, with proceeds to benefit the you haven’t given the operas at Denmark Arts Center. Curtain is 7:30 p.m. For further infor- Fryeburg Academy a try, this mation, call 207-452-2412, or 452-2057. (Courtesy Photo) is the perfect time to start. The Oxford House Inn will prepare Gourmet Picnic Livingston Taylor will perform in concert at the Leura Hill Dinners with 48 hours Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg on Thursday, July 8, advance reservation, which at 7:30 p.m. (Courtesy Photo) will be served on the center’s patio prior to the show. The of our Monday Night Classic perform on Friday and operas are all on Wednesday film series. Many of these Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14, for evenings starting at 6:30 p.m., classic films include intermis- three shows of fun for the with dinner at 5:30 p.m. The sions, and snacks will be avail- whole family. Fast-paced, complete listing of operas and able in the lobby. energetic, universally engag- dinner menus are available on August will bring a week- ing and theatrically clever, the Echinacea the school’s website, www.frye- end that the kids are sure to Fred Garbo Inflatable burg academy.org. enjoy. The Fred Garbo Theater Co. has won the You will also find the listing Inflatable Theater Co. will praise and affection of audi- Purple Cone ences everywhere. Family package tickets are available. “The summer season closes Flowers on Friday, Aug. 20, with classi- Anytime is cal pianist Michael Fennelly, Anytime is who will be joined by special a great time guest, the lovely soprano to eat at..... Megan Weston,” says Blueberry Sturdevant. That doesn’t end the events at the Center though, as White Mountain Musical Arts Bushes brings the Bach Festival to Fryeburg Academy the week- end of Aug. 27-29. For more information on Open Daily 7 am to 6 pm all of the summer events, con- 252 Middle Road, Route 109A, Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH 03816 tact the Box Office at 207- 935-9232 or visit the scho- 603-569-5056 • spiderwebgardens.com ol website, www.fryeburgacad- emy.org. ▲

Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 At Lovell’s Brick Church for the Performing Arts, July 10 Three extraordinary young musicians on stage at Brick Church aine is rich in talented young musicians. MThree of the finest will be performing on Saturday, July 10, at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts in Lovell. Back from last year by popular demand are Sarah Sawin, classi- cal flutist, and Brian Whiton, classical saxophonist, are joined this summer by guitarist Nick Wallace. All three are advanced students at the University of Southern Maine. Expect an evening of varied and inventive combinations. Sarah Sawin Nick Wallace Brian Whiton Nick and Sarah will play a vari- ety of music from around the and Nick for some Celtic folk completed master classes with Orchestra, and Flute Choir, District II Middle School Band world, primarily South Ameri- songs. Mathieu Dufour of the Chicago Sarah won this year’s Bay and the Portland Youth Wind can, with some Spanish and Sarah, the daughter of Symphony and flutist and com- Chamber Summer Woodwind Ensemble. In high school Brian Celtic pieces as well. Brian may Farwell and Heather Sawin of poser Robert Dick. An active Prize. Also to her credit are sev- played principle chair with the solo (his liquid music won hearts Lovell, studies flute under Jean member of the University eral other prestigious awards. District II Honors Band, last year) but will also join Sarah Rosenblum and has recently Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, She graduated from Fryeburg Portland Youth Wind Ensem- Academy, where she was recog- ble, and the Maine All-State nized by her peers as Best Band. In the summer of 2006, Instrumentalist. he was accepted to the presti- Presented by Roger Wheeler Nick Wallace is a Maine gious Interlochen Arts Camp in native who is completing his Michigan, and he also played in ‘Threats to New England Land and Ponds’ requirements for a Bachelor of the Bay Chamber Next Arts in Classical Guitar Generation Music Camp. Brian at TMCC, July 8 Performance. He is currently a won the 2007 Bay Chamber student of Keith Crook, and has Concerts Summer Woodwind n Thursday, July 8, so-well-recognized effects is inland waters, unnatural flows, also studied with Nathan Prize, and for the past two years at 7 p.m., Roger silica depletion that appears to and fragmentation of ecosys- Kolosko and Don Pride, and he he has been nominated for the OWheeler will present be adversely affecting lake tems by dams has direct recently performed in a master USM Honors Recital. “Threats to New England health. Sebago Lake and adverse effects on lakes, but class for the Assad Brothers. A Sarah, Nick, and Brian will Lakes and Ponds” in the Tin China Lake provide excellent they also influence the Gulf of versatile musician, Nick regular- be performing at 7:30 p.m., Mountain Conservation Cen- examples of unnatural lake Maine ecosystem and even the ly performs with a bluegrass Saturday, July 10, in the Brick ter Coleman Great Room at regulation because a wealth of earth’s carbon cycle. group that has toured through Church for the Performing Arts the Center on Bald Hill Road data and studies by experts Cost to non-members is $3 the United States and has played on Christian Hill Road (off in Albany. exists for these two lakes. per person and $5 per family; at many venues and festivals in Route 5) in Lovell Village. Wheeler has participated in Much of the information was members are free. Maine and New Hampshire. Tickets are available at the door: the lake water quality debate not available even five to 10 For more information on Like Sarah Sawin, saxophon- Adults $10, children 12 and in New England for many years ago. The information this and upcoming programs, ist Brian Whiton, of Stoneham under $5. Refreshments will be years. He understands the that is being accumulated is classes, and events at Tin and Portland, has been studying served. problems that confront the exciting and reinforces the Mountain Conservation Cen- music since he was nine years For more information, visit region’s lakes and the meas- notion that everything is con- ter, contact Donna at 447- old. In middle school he joined www.lovellbrickchurch.org or call ures that will need to be taken nected. Pollution of our 6991. ▲ elite ensembles, including the 207-925-2792. ▲ to effectively address them. Wheeler will discuss one of the key threats to lakes and rivers — the unnatural regula- Rte. 3, Belmont, NH tion of freshwater flows creat- ed by dams. One of the not- Across from the Belknap Mall 603-581-7133 Fridays, July 9 www.belknaphyundai.com and July 23, Full Service, Authorized Dealer & Aug. 13 Serving Laconia and the Greater Lakes Region ~ The Deals Are Better at Belknap Schouler Park LAST OF THE NEW 2009’S welcomes back ‘Art in 2009 Hyundai Sonata V6 Auto 2009 Hyundai Sonata V6 Limited the Park’ he Mt. Washington Valley Arts Associa- Ttion’s “Art in the Park,” an arts market, returns to North Conway Village’s Schouler Park this summer for three dates, Fridays, July 9, Special 5-Year, 60K Complimentary July 23 and Aug. 13, from 3 to Financing Scheduled Maintenance 7 p.m. each day, with all three events supported by Badger 2009 Hyundai Tucson FWD GLS 2009 Hyundai Azera Limited Realty. 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You may be surprised by what you’ll see! ‘Wild Orchids of the Valley II’ expedition set for July 11 ome join noted botanist as articulate, passionate, enthu- trip, Wild Orchids II partici- and author, Paul Martin siastic and knowledgeable as pants journey north in search of CBrown, on Sunday, July Brown. An author and noted a variety of wild orchids includ- 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for botanist, he has an astute eye for ing both very showy as well as the second expedition in search flora, especially orchids; he small, less dramatic but of Mount Washington Valley’s knows where to find area nonetheless exciting specimens. unique and beautiful orchids in species, can rattle off common Starting from the Tin Mountain Tin Mountain Conservation and scientific names, and Nature Learning Center in Center’s nature program “Wild imparts knowledge of plant Albany at 10 a.m., the floral Orchids of the Valley II.” structure, anatomy and natural route continues to West Side It is not very often that you history. Road in North Conway to will have the opportunity to The first orchid trip explored Crawford Notch and the Cog learn about flora from someone areas south of Albany. In this Railroad area and back to Bear Notch. Some of the species to be found on this floral expedition include the majestic large purple fringed orchid, Platanthera grandiflora, often found in large colonies with plants two or three Performers in the comic opera ‘The Night Bell,’include (left to right, feet tall and with 100 flowers; back row): Rachel Hauge, Joshua Miller and (left to right, front the oft-camouflaged green row): Sara Ann Mitchell, Daniel Cyr, and Alexander Nishibon. ‘The fringed orchid, Platanthera lac- Night Bell,’as well as another comic opera, ‘The Impresario,’can be era; northern slender ladies’- seen at the Salyards Center for the Arts on July 10. tresses, Spiranthes lacera var. lac- (Martha Mickles Photo) era; northern green bog orchid, Platanthera aquilonis; a dramatic Two one-act comic operas mountain seep of the broad- lipped twayblade, Listera conval- by PORTopera larioides and the spectacular large pad-leaved orchid, Platanthera macrophylla with Salyards Center presents flowers that often resemble ele- phant heads! Several other Young Artist Program, July 10 species may also be seen on this “The Impresario” is set in trip. he Salyards Center for the theater manager’s room at Reservations are requested the Arts in Conway will the opera house, with the man- and can be made by calling 447- Tpresent the third an- ager juggling the egos of two 6991. Fees for this program are nual performance by the Young singers who auditioned for the $10 for members and $15 for Artist Program of PORT- same role. The rivalry between non-members. opera on Saturday, July 10, at the two singers causes the Upcoming benefit events for 7:30 p.m. impresario to split the character Tin Mountain include the Musicians from the Young of the opera in two, providing Mount Washington Century Artist program will present two both singers an opportunity to Ride on Saturday, July 17. one-act comic operas, Mozart’s enact the part on the stage For more information on “The Impresario” and simultaneously. Tin Mountain’s nature pro- Donizetti’s “The Night Bell,” Donizetti’s “The Night grams, summer camps, events or directed by Ellen Chickering of Bell” (“Il Campanello di volunteer opportunities, call the University of Southern Notte”) was produced in Three Birds Orchid, a rare orchid, recently flowered on Tin 447-6991 or visit www.tin moun- Maine School of Music and Naples in 1836. The scene fol- Mountain’s property. (Photo Courtesy TMCC) tain.org. ▲ accompanied by Music Director Kathleen Scott. lows the attempts of an unsuc- Singers for the PORTopera’s cessful lover to prevent his suc- Young Artist Program were cessful rival, an apothecary, awarded their roles following a from enjoying his wedding national audition process. “The night. He succeeds by adorning Impresario” was written in various disguises, ringing the 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus night bell, and asking for medi- Mozart in the same year he cine, interrupting any thoughts composed “The Marriage of of romance. Figaro.” Tickets to the performance are $10 and $15 and are avail- able at the door. Children 12 and under with a parent are free. The Salyards Center is both air conditioned and a handicap accessible building, with some parking available Finnleo Saunas behind the building. For more information, go 800-273-7961 to: www.mwvevents.com. ▲ Rte. 3, Meredith

Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 Presented by Ossipee Recreation Department ‘Concerts on the Lawn Series’ set to begin in Ossipee July 11 he Ossipee Recreation ern, blues, contra and more. certs will feature Beverly Department’s Sunday The free concerts begin at Woods & Seth Austen on July TNight “Concerts on 6:30 p.m. at Veteran’s 18, Idol Hands on July 25, the Lawn” series begins on Memorial Park on the front Ricky and the Giants on Aug. 1 Sunday, July 11, with The lawn of the Ossipee Town and Judy Pancoast on Aug. 8. High Range Band. Enjoy an Hall on Main Street in Center For more information, evening with this great quartet. Ossipee. In the event of rain, contact the Recreation De- They play a mix of cajun, blue- the concert will be inside. partment at 539-1307 or go to Joe Wong (above) and fellow comedian Quinn Collins will take the grass, swing, country & west- The remainder of the con- www.ossipeerec.org. ▲ stage at the second Comedy Night at Theatre in the Wood, July 10. (Courtesy Photo) Joe Wong, Quinn Collins to perform July 10 Theatre in the Wood to host second Comedy Night omedians Joe Wong originality, and his “cut-from- and Quinn Collins will a-different-kind-of-mold” Cperform at the Theater character create a persona that in the Wood, located at 41 audiences can’t help but love. Observatory Way in Intervale, Quinn Collins is a Portland on Saturday, July 10. This is area headliner who has toured the second Comedy Night in with many New England the series, that is sponsored in comedians, including Bob part by The New England Marley. He has starred in sev- Inn. Doors open at 7 p.m. and eral independent films, most showtime is 7:30 pm. notably “The Boondock Self-titled as an “All Saints.” American immigrant,” Joe Comedians will perform Wong came a long way from a each month during the sum- rosy-eyed new immigrant to a mer and fall seasons. Tickets blossoming comedian. His are $15 in advance/$20 at the jokes range from ethnic, per- door. Seating is Limited! Call The High Range Band opens the Sunday Concert on the Lawn Series in Center Ossipee on July 11. sonal, political, observational 356-9980 or visit www.the- (Courtesy Photo) to bizarre. It’s not always easy aterinthewood.org to purchase to categorize his humor, but it tickets and for a list of all is always inspiring. upcoming events. The net July 10 & 11 at the library Currently, Wong performs proceeds of all activities with- regularly in major comedy in the 100 Acre Wood go clubs and colleges throughout toward the literacy programs, Annual Book & Yard Sale the country, as well as benefits scholarships, and grant giving and corporate events. His vol- of the Believe in Books at North Conway Library ume of comedy material, his Literacy Foundation. ▲

he North Conway will also sell videos, both drop offs for the on Saturday Public Library is hav- DVDs and VHS, puzzles, morning, July 10, are great. . Ting its annual gigantic games, and some video games. The closer to the sale the bet- Book & Yard Sale on Saturday In addition, there will be a ter, due to the limited amount and Sunday, July 10 and 11. huge yard sale on the front of storage space available and The sale will begin at 9 a.m. lawn; donations are needed only items in good, sellable on both days and will be held and very welcome. condition will be accepted. on the library's property If you have any unwanted Drop off books before (inside and outside), come rain books, audio books or movies, Saturday. or shine. you can drop them off at the For more information, call There will be hundreds, if library at any time, year- the North Conway Library at not thousands, of books from round. They should be in 356-2961. ▲ every category: adult, chil- good condition and no text- dren, fiction, nonfiction, books or encyclopedias or antique books, rare books, Reader’s Digest condensed coffee table books, hardcover, editions, please. paperbacks, and audio books Yard sale items will be on CD and on cassette. We accepted starting July 6 and Dining by Reservation Tuesday - Friday July Menu Sampler

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A17 Valley Round-Up Thursday, July 15, under the stars at Cranmore Mountain Arts Jubilee presents The Best of Stone Mountain LIVE with Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys rts Jubilee, the area’s outdoor, live concert Aseries presenting fami- ly-friendly performances since 1983, kicks off the 28th sum- mer season on Thursday evening, July 15, at the base of Arts Jubilee will open its 28th the north slope at Cranmore season with The Best of Stone Mountain Resort, only a short Mountain LIVE with Carol walk from North Conway Noonan (below) and the Stone Village. The performance will Mountain Boys (left), on feature one of the area’s most Thursday, July 15, under the well-known talents as she stars at Cranmore Mountain. moves — for one night only (Courtesy Photo) — “From Stone Mountain to Cranmore Mountain... “The Best of Stone Mountain LIVE with Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys.” This fast-growing variety show can be seen monthly at the beautiful nearby Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield, Maine. Now the with her Stone Mountain Mary Chapin Carpenter, LIVE crew is leaving one Boys, featuring ace guitarists Kathy Mattea and more have mountain for another — Duke Levine and Kevin Barry. shared the stage with Carol Cranmore! National re- Include some special guests, and her house band to create cording artist and critically and you have Stone Mountain an amazing night of music. acclaimed singer/songwriter LIVE... New England's most Every show is different and Carol Noonan hosts an excit- renowned musical jamboree. this show will be no exception and the stars. ing night with a great variety The show's popularity is as the musicians play you into Zany man and comedian this season has been of outstanding music along catching on, and big stars like nightfall below the mountains Mike Miclon will be warming moved a half hour earlier to 7 up the crowd, so come early p.m. Food and beverages are and have a picnic dinner and available on the deck at Zip’s some laughs at the base of Pub and there is convenient beautiful Cranmore Moun- parking within steps of the tain. With everything from concert area and indoor rest- wacky characterizations and room facilities. The warm-up sight gags to, in fact, juggling show is at 6 p.m., and the main — and plenty of props and performance follows at audience participation — approximately 7 p.m. out- Miclon's performances pro- doors in nature’s beautiful set- vide “laugh till you cry” fun ting at Cranmore Mountain for all ages. Resort in North Conway. Bring your own picnic In addition to Cranmore’s blanket or lawn chairs. In continued support as Host keeping with the family Sponsor, Arts Jubilee is friendly performances, the indebted to the generous cor- time of all featured concerts porate contributions from 10 Season and Major sponsors including White Mountain Oil & Propane, Coca Cola of Northern New England, Laconia Savings Bank, The Seasons Condominiums, Comfort Inn & Suites, Eastern Slope Inn Resort, Golden Gables Inn, Mt. Washington Auto Road, North Conway Rotary, and Northway Bank, as well as 13 additional supporting and community sponsors. The remaining funds needed to support the concert series are borne by private donations, grants, and the donations made by concert goers. As a result of the successful “Donate at the Gate” program begun last year, Arts Jubilee will continue the format in order to keep the concerts coming. A donation of $10 for adults and $8 for seniors age 65 and up will be requested at the gate at each of the con- certs this summer. Kids age 12 and under will continue to be free. For more information about Arts Jubilee’s Summer Concerts, including directions to Cranmore, go to: www. mwvevents.com. ▲

Page A18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 Presented by The Madison Historical Society ‘Big House, Little House, Entertainment Back House, Barn,’ July 15 Lounges, Taverns & Pubs he Madison Historical to the public. Donations are that show how farmers con- (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Society presents “Big gratefully accepted and re- verted their typical separate House, Little House, freshments are served. house and barns into connect- Almost There - Albany T Open Mic Night: Every Tuesday (N) ...... Host: Simon Crawford Back House, Barn: The “Big House, Little House, ed barnsteads. Hubka’s Connected Farm Buildings of Back House, Barn” is a New research demonstrates that Simon Crawford: Fri., July 9 (A) ...... Classic Pop New Hampshire (and New Hampshire Humanities average farmers were, in fact, Red Gallagher: Sat., July 10 (A) ...... Folk & Pop Bob Rutherford: Sunday, July 11 (A) ...... Guitar & Vocals England)” by Professor Tho- Council program. motivated by competition mas C. Hubka on Thursday Through architecture with farmers in other regions Club 550 - North Conway evening, July 15, at 7 p.m. at unique to northern New of America who had better DJ: Sunday & Wednesday (N) ...... Karaoke/Dancing the MHS Building at the cor- England, this illustrated talk soils and growing seasons and DJ: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) ...... DJ/Dancing ner of Village Road (Route introduces history common to fewer rocks to clear. ▲ 113) and East Madison Road. New Hampshire farmers and The Conway Cafe - Conway Village The program is free and open focuses on several case studies Open Mic Night: Wednesdays (N) ...... Host: Ronzony The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Parenting Piece by Piece Sweet Life Revue: Friday, July 9 (N) ...... Folk & Celtic Delany’s - North Conway UNH Cooperative Extension to hold Dave Smith Band: Wednesday, July 14 (N) ...... Rock

Homestead Restaurant - North Conway free parenting series Bob Rutherford & Acoustic Guitar & Vocals: Every Wednesday . . . . NH Cooperative Extension will., host ment; Conflict Management; and Parent- ...... Jon Deveneau a free five-part parent education series Child Communication. Ann Hamilton is the Extension Educator in Family & Consumer Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Uon parenting children up to age 10 on Mike Jewell: Saturdays (N) ...... Solo Piano Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29, August 5, & 12, Resources for UNH Cooperative Extension from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UNH Cooperative in Carroll County. May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway Extension office, 73 Main Street, Conway. To register for the program, call UNH Dennis & Davey: Fridays (N) ...... Celtic Crooners Topics for the class will include: Positive Cooperative Extension at 447-3834. Pre-reg- Celtic Seisuins: Sundays (A) ...... Irish Music Discipline; Understanding Child Develop- istration is required by July 13. ▲ Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Borderland All-Stars: Fri., & Sat., July 9 & 10 (N) ...... Rock At Effingham Public Library Open Mic Night: Mon., July 12 (N) ...... Host: Carl Iacozilli River’s Edge Tavern - Indian Mound Golf Club - Center Ossipee Marty Basch, Bill Marvel at Karaoke & DJ: Saturdays ...... Host: Bill Grover Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village Writers’ Night, July 15 Dennis & Davey: Saturdays (N) ...... Celtic/Folk Up Country Tavern - North Conway n Thursday, July 15, at 7 Canada to Mexico and beyond. Come to listen, or bring a DJ Ryan: Thursdays (N) ...... DJ /Karaoke/Dancing p.m. in the Meeting Basch is the author of several piece of your own writing to DJ Johnny “V”: Fri. July 9 (N) ...... DJ /Dancing ORoom of the Effing- books including: “Against the share. Enjoy light refreshments DJ Brian Sparhawk: Sat., July 10 (N) ...... DJ/Dancing ham Public Library, Writers’ Wind,” “Above the Circle,” and conversation with other Night presents award-winning “Twenty-nine Hills” and “The writers and artists. The Writers’ The Wentworth - Jackson Village writer Marty Basch and local White Mountain Ride Guide” Night is just one of many Judy Herrick: Fri., & Sat., July 9 & 10 (N) ...... Piano civil war historian Bill Marvel. (2nd). Basch has won several enriching community events Basch is a writer, lecturer and writing awards including the taking place at the Effingham White Mountain Hotel - North Conway prestigious gold Lowell Thom- Public Library. Heather Pierson: Fri. and Sat. (D) ...... Piano adventurer who has written Mike Jewell: Sun., July 11 (B) ...... Piano Brunch widely on the outdoors, sports, as Award from the Society of For more information, con- travel and food. He has logged American Travel Writers. tact Katie McCarthy at 539- Wildcat Inn & Tavern - Jackson Village thousands of miles on his bicy- Civil War historian, author 7694, katiemc carthy@roadrun- Karaoke: Every Thursday (N) ...... Host: Bob Rutherford cle, pedaling his way to adven- of several books and local col- ner.com or call the Library at Kathy Bennett: Sat., July 10 (N) ...... Acoustic tures on rides from Maine to umnist, Bill Marvel, will share 539-1537. ▲ Hoot Night: Tues., July 13 (N) ...... Host: Jonathan Sarty Alaska, the Arctic Circle, writing from his latest book. Conway Historical Society Monthly Program, July 13 ‘100 Years of Public Land Management’ om Wagner, WMNF presentation takes us from the 1938 - 1970 Improvements Forest Supervisor, will late 1800s to the present by and Expansion; 1970 through Tspeak on “100 Years of detailing the main factors in 2009 Recognizing our Limits Public Land Management” at forest development: 1897- - the Ecological Approach, the July monthly meeting of 1938 The Period of and on into the future. ▲ the Conway Historical Acquisition and Restoration; Society. The meeting and pro- gram will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, at the Powers Firearms Salyard’s Center for the Arts, Powers Firearms located on Main Street in Instruction LLC Conway Village. The Mount Washington Recreation • Competition • Career Valley is surrounded by beau- tiful forests. Both our resi- Personal Defense dents and visitors enjoy the Small Groups • Families • Private Lessons forests around us, and it is not easy to manage lands with www.powersfirearmsinstruction.com highly variable uses. Wagner’s 476-5631

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A19 On The Links

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate everyone! Team Six Styxxx tops field in Don Ho League play By Pru Smith team Divot Kings (Dennis Partners Draw tournament were Debbie Gilmore, Donna bly help getting those quota Contributing Writer Lufkin, Cary Ann Luther, with the following results. O’Connor and Jackie Gaudes. point for Men’s League. HEW!! What Tim Bates, Fred Fallen and Tied in first were partners On the actual Fourth of The On The Links travel- more can I say Chip Henry). Maryann Lowery and Nancy July the standing were as fol- ing league went north to about condi- During the last week of Lundquist and partners Sheila lows; 1st - John Sullivan, 2nd Maplewood this week where tions both on play Barbara Cox was closest Hastings and Sue Fuller. Sally - Mary Ellen Gallo, 3rd - the Preferred Liars shot -8. andW off the course this first full to the pin winner. Long drive Holmes and Brenda Killourie Karen Dufault, 4th - Rob This week the play at week of July? Both the grass honors were taken home by finished in third with Sally Brewster, tied in 5th - Tom Linderhof CC where the and the golfers are wilting and Vicky Ela, Ginny Lavas Fiore and Daryl Mazzaglia in Merrill and Dan Kelleher. Roughians, led by Captain the word is hydrate, hydrate Wright, Sean Peters and Dan fourth. Finishing fifth were Sixth went to Jim O’Connor, Ron LaFleur, and the Wicked — again, both the grass and Spofford. Over the past eight Kitty King and Cal Minton. 7th - Bob Bennett, 8th - Bob Wackers, led by Captain Russ the golfers. The word is that weeks, 22 teams of six played Patty Keane started her holi- Sullivan and Paul Harlow in Veale, will try to edge one the ball will go further when on either Tuesday or day weekend with a career 107 ninth position. another out of the lead as they it’s hot, but that presumes that Wednesday night and the — Congrats! July 5th proved to be a per- are battling it out at 25 points one first of all has the strength Eagle Mountain House staff sonal “flag day” for Tom apiece. The Don’t Matter to swing. would like to thank the partic- North Conway Merrill, who shot his career Team from Cranmore are ipants for making this one of Country Club round 69. According to Tom, leading the Over Par group by Eagle Mountain Golf Club the best of the many Don Ho The North Conway there have been 18 times in his three points. In Ladies Don Ho players won’t have seasons. Country Club members teed NCCC career where he was League the long drive prize to fight the heat this week as Just a few weeks for the it up on July 3 and 4 in the under par going into 18 when went to Pam Kearney. the Spring season has ended teams to either rest on their annual Flag Tournament. the “bogey monster” struck Maureen Wilson scored at +7 with the Six Styxxx team in top laurels or plan a new attack For those who are not and foiled his attempt at the in Quota. position at -44. Team mem- strategy and the Fall Don Ho familiar with this format, each 70 breaker score. Not this Julie’s Golf Tip of the bers Jeremiah Donaldson, season will begin the last week player is given a small flag and time, Tom - congrats - Week: When on a trouble lie Brent Twombly, Jackie Butler, in August. “plants” that flag in the fair- you’ve broken the curse! or difficult hill, try to shorten Jeff Frechette, Tom Barbour, way at the point where his up on your back swing and hit Chip Henry and Merv (no last Wentworth Resort score equals par plus his/her Hale’s Location Golf Club a club that you feel comfort- name - maybe he’s in witness Golf Club handicap. If a player finishes Junior golf started this past able with — a hybrid or iron protection?) edged out the In Jackson Village at the 18 holes with strokes “left week at Hale’s. Pro Julie would be the best choice. second place team by just one Wentworth the Red Fox over” he continues on starting Rivers warns Ram Harvey to As we all attempt to beat shot. In second position was League had their annual again at the first hole. He who watch out for his grandson, the heat this week, ponder on team Flyers in 7 - Steve Todd, Fourth of July break in the goes the furthest wins. Ben, who at age six may give the following word of wisdom. Bart Dickinson, Chris schedule. When they resume On July 3, Dick Goss trav- him a run for his money. “Golf is so popular simply Saunders, Tom Scanon, Bob next week the field leaders will eled the furthest on his strokes Another six-year-old, Aiden because it is the best game in Nelson and John Hogan at - be: 1st - Once in a Blue Moon for first place. In second was Clifford, has been newly nick- the word at which to be bad.” 43. Tied in third, again just (52 pts); 2nd tied - Driving Bill Burns followed by Jerry named “Crusher.” Another A.A. Milne. one stroke back at 42, were Angry and Bedazzlers (both at Chase, 3rd; Rob Brewster, 4th young golfer to watch is Chase “Golf is a fantastic game. It team Aces Wild (Rae 48.5); 4th - Attitash (41 pts); Tom Merrill, 5th; Dan Spencer. has taken me over 40 years to Theberge, Vicky Ela, Steve 5th - Hale Mary’s (40.5). Kelleher, 6th; Karen Dufault, We’ll soon be hearing discover that I can’t play it.” Barnes, Rusty Grey, Apul On June 29 the Ladies 7th; Paul Harlow, 8th; Bob about these kids. More advice Ted Ray, “Golf - My Slice of Buffoli and Merv Lowe) and League played a Blind Cairns, 9th; and tied in 10th from Julie to Butchie Life, 1972.” Bouchard — now that you’re Send your golf truths and home from your fishing vaca- good lies to beachbumpru@ tion with your grandkids, a yahoo. com. ▲ few golf lessons would proba-

Sports Highlights

Runners, walkers and dog walkers are welcome to compete 6th Annual Freedom Old Home Week 5K set for Aug. 7 FREEDOM — The 6th roads; a map, more informa- Annual Freedom Old Home tion, and registration forms Week 5K Road Race is are available at www.free Saturday, Aug. 7, at the domoldhomeweek.com. Freedom Elementary School Pre-registered racers enjoy just outside of Freedom the discounted entry, which Village. includes a 5K T-shirt; entry The race offers three divi- forms must be postmarked by sions, runners, walkers and Monday, July 19. Late regis- dog walkers, and several age trations are accepted after July categories. The race course is 19, up to and including the mostly flat, shaded and on dirt morning of the race. The late registration fee includes a T- shirt only while supplies last. TREES Course records are: run- ners, Tim Livingston, 16:13 CUT (2006), and Nancy Drach, 20:42 (2008); walkers, Rick DOWN Wales, 36:02 (2008), and Tami Celso, 36:34 (2008); dog walk- in tight places ers, Steven Meserve, 40:43 (2008), and Debbie Meserve, Jim Cline Jr. 43:11 (2008). For more information, 284-6475 consult the website or contact Cindy at 539-9547. ▲

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They took the long road to a sweet victory MWV 12U All-Stars take District Six title By Joshua Spaulding to right centerfield, plating two Sports Editor more runs for a 5-0 lead. WOLFEBORO — They may Both teams went quietly in have taken the long road, but in the fourth inning, but in the the end, the journey still led the fifth, Plymouth got on the Mount Washington Valley 12U The Mountain Washing- board. All-Stars to the District Six ton Valley 12U All-Stars With McDonald taking over championship. celebrate their District Six on the hill, a walk, a wild pitch MWV endured the tourna- championship in Wolfe- and an error put two runners on ment’s most intense game on the boro on Thursday, July 1. base. McDonald got a popup to first night of the double-elimi- (Joshua Spaulding/ first and a liner to shortstop for nation portion of the tourney Mtn Ear Photo) the inning’s first two outs. The and after a tough loss had to next batter hit a dribbler in front fight back through the losers’ of the plate and beat the throw bracket to make it to the finals. to first, allowing two runners to Making it to the finals assured score. However, he was out try- the MWV kids of a spot in the ing to take second on the throw state tournament, as two home, ending the threat, though District Six teams will be play- Plymouth had cut the lead to ing in the tourney, but the Valley fourth inning. Pepin led off with mound and Eaton and Pepin Lund gave up a base hit and a 5-2. boys wanted the District Six title a walk and took second on a wild walked to load the bases. sacrifice bunt to the first two MWV went quietly in the as well. pitch. With two outs, he bolted McDonald scored on a wild batters of the game on bottom of the fifth, meaning The double-elimination por- for third on another wild pitch pitch and one out later, Carr Thursday, but came back to Plymouth needed three runs to tion of the tournament began on and the catcher’s throw sailed walked to load the bases. Olson strike out the next two hitters to keep their championship Tuesday, June 29, as MWV took into the outfield, allowing him then drew a walk to plate Eaton get things under way. dreams alive. on Suncook Valley. to score the game’s second run. for a 2-0 lead before Plymouth MWV got two runs in the Lund made sure that would- MWV, undefeated through Pollard replaced Lund on the got out of the frame. bottom of the first inning. Carr n’t happen, as he struck out all the round robin portion of the mound in the bottom of the Plymouth came back with reached on an error and Olson three batters he faced, giving tournament, took a 1-0 lead in inning and a leadoff single and one run in the bottom of the doubled. Knox then drove in MWV a 5-2 win and the the third inning on a double by throwing error had Plymouth second inning, scoring against Carr with a grounder to short- District Six championship. Axel Olson and a Suncook threatening with a runner just Pollard with two outs in the stop. Pollard walked and a wild MWV will open the Cal Valley error, allowing Tyler 60 feet away. Pollard got the inning. MWV’s defense helped pitch scored Olson for a 2-0 Ripken state tournament on Lund to push Olson across the next two outs and then surren- Plymouth plate the run, but lead. Saturday, July 10, at 10 a.m. plate. dered a walk to put runners on Pollard struck out the final bat- Pollard took over on the hill against District One in MWV threatened to open the corners. The next batter lift- ter of the inning. for MWV in the second and Claremont. If they win that the lead in the bottom of the ed a fly ball to right that looked In the top of the fifth inning, gave up three walks and got only game they play Sunday at 10 fourth inning, as Will Pollard like it would end the inning, but MWV added another run. one out before he was replaced a.m., if they lose that game they launched a long fly ball to left the ball was dropped and all the Pollard reached on an error and by McDonald, who got a strike- play Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The centerfield, but Suncook Valley’s runners scored, giving Lund walked to put two on with out and a grounder to end the tournament continues until Christian Parenteau reached Plymouth a 3-2 lead. one out. McDonald hit a fly ball inning. Friday, July 16, if necessary. over the fence and hauled the MWV threatened in the top that just eluded the Plymouth Pepin had a one-out walk in The MWV squad includes ball back in. of the fifth, as a walk and a centerfielder, allowing Pollard the bottom of the second inning Keith Babb, Dominic Knox, Suncook tied the game in the McDonald single had two run- to score for a 3-1 lead. However, and came around to score on a Nate Emerson, Nate Lauten- top of the fifth inning and the ners on, but the inning ended the next two batters struck out double by Carr, stretching the schlager, Kyle MacDonald, two teams battled through with nobody scoring. to strand Lund and McDonald lead to 3-0. Aaron Lamar, Fritz Carr, Adam scoreless innings all the way McDonald threw a 1-2-3 on base. Lund returned to the hill in Martinese, Axel Olson, Zach through the eighth inning, still bottom of the fifth, but MWV McDonald, who took over the third and struck out two and Bradley, Will Pollard, Tyler tied at one. couldn’t get anything going in on the mound in the third, got a grounder to third to keep Eaton, Drew McDonald, Tyler In the top of the ninth, the top of the sixth and dropped pitched brilliantly through the Plymouth off the board. Lund and Kaleb Pepin. The Suncook took a 3-1 lead, mean- a 3-2 decision, sending them to fifth, but ran into a little trouble With one out in the bottom team is coached by Erik ing MWV needed two runs in the losers’ bracket. in the sixth inning. After a walk of the third, Zach Bradley “Rowdy” Brown, Adam the bottom of the inning to keep The next night, MWV and a base hit, Lund came back walked and Pollard and Lund Martinese, Doc Walker and the game going. returned to Wolfeboro for the in with one out and got a strike- had back-to-back base hits, Mandy McDonald and the bat- That’s just what they got. losers’ bracket final, where they out. After a walk to load the loading the bases for boy is Ryan Lund. ▲ Pollard reached on an error and took on Farmington, earning a bases, he came back and struck McDonald, who laced a double Lund had an RBI double. Drew 3-1 victory and a chance to play out the next batter to end the McDonald reached on an error, Plymouth for the title. Being as game. putting runners at the corners Plymouth had yet to lose in the McDonald was the pitching and a passed ball scored Lund double-elimination portion, star, throwing three and a third for a 3-3 score after nine. MWV needed to win two innings, giving up just one hit, In the bottom of the 10th games in order to secure the no runs, one walk and striking inning, Pollard ended the game, championship. out seven. Lund got the save, parking a ball well over the fence The first game was played striking out four in his one and for a three-run homer (Dominic immediately following the los- two-thirds innings of work. Knox and Tyler Eaton singled ers’ bracket final. With the win, MWV earned ahead of him) and the 6-3 win. Valley got on the board first, another chance to take on Lund, Pollard and plating two runs in the top of Plymouth on Thursday, July 1, McDonald combined for 20 the second inning. McDonald this time with the championship strikeouts in the win. beat out a slow roller past the going to the winner. After the exhausting win, the Valley boys had to turn around and play Plymouth just a short while later, and despite the long game, got off to a good start. A two-out single by Pollard plated Fritz Carr with the game’s first run in the top of the first inning. MWV then loaded the bases in the top of the second inning as well. Walks to Kaleb Pepin and Carr and an error that allowed Nate Emerson to reach put MWV runners on every base with two outs. However, nobody crossed the plate and it remained 1-0. Mount Washington Valley doubled its lead in the top of the

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will present Summer Children’s Theater Artist Program of PORTopera at 7:30 What to Do at the Theater in the Wood located at 41 p.m. Two one-act comic operas will be Observatory Way in Intervale every presented. Tickets to the performance Friday 9 Friday through Aug. 20. This week’s are $10 and $15 and available at the A.A. Meetings. There are several AA show is “Goldilocks and the Three door. Children under 12 are free. For Meetings held daily throughout Carroll Bears.” Performances are at 10 and more information, visit www. County. Call 1-800-593-3330 or go to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 per show or mwvevents.com. www.nhaa.net to find one near you. $40 for a season pass. For more infor- ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the mation or to purchase tickets, call 356- Sunday 11 Way to the Forum.’ The Barnstormers 9980. High Range Band in Concert. The Theatre in Tamworth will present “A ‘Twelfth Night.’ The Denmark Arts Ossipee Recreation Department pres- Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Center located on West Main Street in ents the Concerts on the Lawn Series the Forum,” by Stephen Sondheim Denmark, Maine with present opening with a concert by High Range. through July 10. Evening performances Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” tonight Enjoy an evening of music by the finest begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2 and Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. Tickets fiddlers around. The concerts are held at p.m. Ticket prices range from $24.50 to are $15 per person. For reservations or Veterans’ Memorial Park at the Ossipee $29.50 for evening shows and $15 to for more information, call 207-452- Town Hall on Main Street in Center $20 for matinees. For information or to 2057. Ossipee. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. purchase tickets, call the Box Office at and are free and open to the public. For 323-8500. Saturday 10 more information on this or other pro- Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gib- Bradigan in Concert. The South grams offered by the Rec. Dept., call son Center, corner of White Mountain Effingham/West Parsonsfield Citizens 539-1307. Highway and Grove Street in North Organization will present a concert star- IMAI Concerts for Sunday After- Day Out with Thomas. This weekend The Conway Scenic Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go to ring the Irish musical group Bradigan at noons. The International Musical Arts Railroad in North Conway Village will present Thomas the Tank www.nhaa.net to find one near you. 7 p.m. at the South Effingham Church Institute in Fryeburg, Maine will pres- Engine - Celebration Tour, everyone’s number 1 engine, as he Art in the Park. The Mount located on Route 153 in Effingham. ent “Music for Sunday Afternoons,” greets friends of all ages. Ride a train led by Thomas and meet Sir Washington Valley Arts Association will Enjoy an evening of entertaining origi- chamber music at 2 p.m. at the Bion nal songs, Celtic music and funny sto- Cram Library at Fryeburg Academy. Topham Hat, the controller of Thomas’railway. Enjoy a day of fun- present “Art in the Park, An Arts filled activities with the whole family. For more information, call 1- Market,” from 3 to 7 p.m. Juried visual ries. For more information or to reserve Free to senior citizens and those with artists will set up their displays in tickets, call 539-5233 or 539-7910. mobility limitations. For more details, 800-232-5251. (Courtesy Photo) Schouler Park in North Conway and Contra Dance in Tamworth. The call 617-965-4745 or 367-8661. sell their works. For more information, Tamworth Outing Club hosts a series of Wild Orchids of the Valley II. Tin mile Woods on the renowned Scenic son. All shows at 8 p.m. For more infor- call 356-2787. weekly contra and square dances at the Mountain Conservation Center located Moose/Wildlife Tour, where your mation or to purchase tickets, call the Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post Town House in Tamworth Village on on Bald Hill Road in Albany will present chance of sighting a moose is 97.3 per- Box Office at 356-5776. Saturday evenings in July and August Wild Orchids of the Valley II from 10 #6783 in Lovell, Maine will hold bingo cent! The trips are offered every Summer Mountain Bike Series. from 8 to 11 p.m. All dances will be a.m. to 3 p.m. Ossipee to north of every Friday. Early bird games start at Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Great Glen Trails will hold a weekly taught and beginners are welcome. Gorham offers some of the best orchid 6:30 p.m. and regular games start at 7 Saturday at 6:30 p.m., through Oct. 9. mountain biking series every Tuesday Admission is $7 per person ($3 for kids hunting territory in New England., p.m. For more information, contact The trips depart from the Gorham from July 6 to Aug. 24 from 3:30 to 7 under eight). Each week features a dif- Easy access to roadsides, open meadows David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890- Information Booth. Call 466-3103 for p.m. Riders compete against the clock in ferent caller. Please note that clean, soft- and borrow pits provide homes for more 9222. information and reservations. this fun, easy going series. The course soled shoes are required at dances; no than 30 species of wild orchids. Meet at Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian takes advantage of our carriage roads ‘California Suite.’ M&D Productions street shoes or carbon soles. Call 323- the Nature Learning Center. Donations Church Ladies Guild will meet every and single track in our trail system at the presents Neil Simon’s “California 8023 for further information. of $3 per person and $5 per family are Monday, weather permitting from 10 base of Mt. Washington. Complete five Suite,” tonight and tomorrow evening greatly appreciated. Members are free. Dress Up Drama Center for Kids. a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for charity. out of eight weeks to become eligible for at 8 p.m. at Your Theater located at For more information or to make a The MVW Childrens’ Museum located Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no mat- the prize lottery. Event fee: Adults: $60 Willow Common in North Conway. reservation, call 447-6991. Tickets are $25 for non-members and on Main Street in North Conway holds ter age or ability. For more information, / Kids (Ages 5-17) $30 / Adults - One $18 for members. For more information Dress Up Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 12 call Myrtle at 539-5831. Race: $12 / Kids - One Race: $7. Call or to purchase tickets, call 662-7591. for children ages one to nine. Dress up 466-2333 or visit the website: http:// in a multitude of costumes and explore Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Tuesday 13 greatglentrails.com/Page-236.html for Community Food Center. The Sand- Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and the museum. Admission is $5 for non- Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread more details. wich/Tamworth Community Food Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., located at the members. For more information, call Basket Food Pantry at the River Church Center based at St. Andrew’s in the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Route ‘Wait Until Dark.’ The Barnstormers 356-2992. across from McSherry’s Nursery in Valley Episcopal Church on Whittier 16 (across from NAPA) in West Theatre in Tamworth will present the Eastman Lord House Museum Center Conway will be open the second Road is open every Tuesday and Friday Ossipee. thriller “Wait Until Dark,” by Frederick Tours. The Conway Historical Society and third Tuesdays of the month from 4 Knott tonight through July 17. Evening from 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone needing Arts & Crafts for Kids. The MVW assistance at other times, call 284-7778. will hold tours of the Eastman Lord to 7 p.m. For more information, call performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and House Museum located on Main Street Childrens’ Museum located on Main 447-6633. matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range Day Out with Thomas. This weekend Street in North Conway will hold Arts in Conway on Saturdays from 1 to 4 Conway Historical Society Monthly from $24.50 to $29.50 for evening The Conway Scenic Railroad in North & Crafts for Kids from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Program. The Conway Historical shows and $15 to $20 for matinees. For Conway Village will present Thomas Children make an art piece to take Group tours may be scheduled. For Society will present “100 Years of Public information or to purchase tickets, call the Tank Engine - Celebration Tour, home. Admission is $5 per person for more information, call 447-5551. Land Management,” with WMNF the Box Office at 323-8500. everyone’s number 1 engine, as he greets non-members. For more information, Freedom Food Pantry. Open every supervisor Tom Wagner at 7 p.m. at the friends of all ages. Ride a train led by call 356-2992. Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for resi- Salyards Center for the Arts located on Wednesday 14 Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hat, the dents of Freedom, Effingham and Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg controller of Thomas’ railway. Enjoy a Main Street in Conway Village. Wagner Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at Ossipee at the First Christian Church in Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann looks at land management across time the Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 day of fun-filled activities with the whole Freedom Village. For more information Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on family. For more information, call 1- and the effects on the area. For more to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, sweets and great call 539-2637. Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain information, call 447-5551. conversation are all part of this morn- 800-232-5251. Natural and Cultural History or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear Crohn’s, Colitis, I.B. Support Group. ing. Bring a friend or come alone. All Friday Painters’ Group. The Friday Programs. The Saco Ranger District of comfortable shoes and warm clothes. The Crohn’s colitis and I.B. support are welcome. Painters’ Group will meet on each the White Mountain National Forest For more information call Bebe Toor at group will meet on the second Tuesday Computer Tutoring. Every Wednes- Friday beginning in June and running will host natural and cultural history 207-935-2068. through Oct. at 9 a.m. to travel to a new programs at the Russell-Colbath of each month at the Met Coffeehouse day, free one to one computer tutoring Historic Homestead every Saturday at 7 Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner in North Conway at 6:30 p.m. The pub- at the Gibson Center. Co-sponsored by painting/drawing/sketching site each Bell at the Congregational Church week. All are welcome to join in. The p.m. This week the topic is “The lic is welcome. For more information, the Kennett Retired Teachers Eastern Coyote (Coywolf), Ecology and (brown church) on Main Street in email [email protected]. Association and the Gibson Center. Call outings are cancelled in the event of Conway Village serves a free communi- Behavior” with Jon Way, PhD, Wildlife Fryeburg 2010 Concert. In Bradley to set up an appointment at 356-3231. rain. For more information on the ty dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are wel- Biologist. The programs are free and Park Series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Diabetes Support Group. The dia- week’s destination, call Sharon Soule at come. For information call 447-3851. 356-0764. open to the public. The homestead is return of the Bridgton Community betes support group will meet in the located 12 miles west of Conway on the Gibson Center Programs. The Kids Tree House and History Tree Band playing a wide variety of sounds sunroom of the Memorial Hospital in Kancamagus Scenic Byway. For more Gibson Center for Senior Services in Exhibit. The MWV Children’s from marches to classical. Pre-concert North Conway from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. information on this or other programs North Conway offers a number of activ- Museum located on Main Street in dinner at the Fryeburg New Church on Guest speaker, Dr. Richard Walker will offered, call 447-5448. ities and informational programs for North Conway offers a safe indoor tree Oxford Street starting at 5 p.m. present a program on “Diabetes and Newton’s Revenge. This hillclimb will seniors, including yoga and mobility house for kids to play in. The nearby Kettlekorn, hot dogs, sausages, pretzels Your Eyes.” For more information, call be contested on exactly the same course classes, a game day, computer labs, History Tree is an interactive exhibit for and more in the park from 6 to 8 p.m. 356-5461. as the historic Mt. Washington Road dances, support groups, movies, health children to learn about history. Hours Free.Bring your lawn chairs, blankets Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Road Bicycle Hillclimb, the toughest related service programs and trips. Call are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- and family and come enjoy a fun free Seton Church in Fryeburg, Maine will hillclimb in the world. This race is in 356-3231 for details. tion, call 356-2992 or visit www. evening of entertainment. In case of hold their Dinner Bell free dinner every response to the overwhelming populari- mwvchildrensmuseum.org. Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. rain the event will be held at the Fire Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. ty of the MWARBH and this year will Washington Valley Arts Association Station on Main Street. ‘Music Man.’ The Mount Washington Eastman Lord House Museum benefit the Mt. Washington Observa- located at Norcross Circle in North Valley Theatre Company will present Inov-8 Trail Race Series. White Tours. The Conway Historical Society tory and other non-profits. Call 466- Conway will hold life drawing session “The Music Man,” nightly through July Mountain Milers 5K Trail Race Series will hold tours of the Eastman Lord 3988 or www.mtwashingtonautoroad. on the second and fourth Mondays of 10 at 8 p.m. at the Eastern Slope for runners and walkers of all ages and House Museum located on Main Street com for more information. the month from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is Playhouse in North Conway. Enjoy this abilities is held every Tuesday through in Conway on Saturdays from 1 to 4 Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws $10 per session for members and $12 for family-friendly musical that is great for the end of October at 5:30 p.m. at p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Only located on White Mountain non-members. Artists should bring their all audiences. Tickets are $32 per person Whitaker Woods in North Conway . Group tours may be scheduled. For Highway next to D’Angelo’s Street in own materials including the medium of and available at the box office. For more Call 367-8676 for more information. more information, call 447-5551. North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. choice and a drawing board. For more information or to reserve tickets, call Herbarium Project. Tin Mountain Even Start Playgroup. The Even Start All puppies must be on a leash and up to information or to register, call 356- 356-5776. Conservation Center located on Bald Playgroup will meet every Wednesday date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs 2787. Hill Road in Albany will hold the fifth ‘No Fear Watercolor’ Weekend through May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the please! For more information call 356- Monday Night at the Movies. The session of the Herbarium Project to cre- Workshop. Bryon Carr will offer a “No Effingham Elementary School. The 7297. Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts ate a lasting record of all plants found at Fear Watercolor” Weekend Workshop playgroup is open to children, birth Quilt Show. The Chickadee Quilters of Center located on the campus of Tin Mountain. The session will run at the MWV Visual Arts Center located through five years old and their parents Bridgton will old the annual quilt show Fryeburg Academy will present Monday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost of the ses- at 16 Norcross Circle in North Conway. or caregivers. For more information, today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 Night at the Movies. Come out and sions are $15 per person for members, Friday class will run from 6 to 8 p.m. call Even Start at 539-9126. p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary enjoy the classics this summer. This $20 per person for non-members. For Saturday and Sunday workshop will run Grief Group. A grief group will be held School in Bridgton, Maine. There will week’s movie is “Ben Hur.” All movies more information on this ongoing proj- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The fee from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and again from be vendors, demonstrations, a quilt raf- start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for ect or to make a reservation to attend, for the three-day workshop is $160 for 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at fle. Light refreshments will be available. adults and $2 for students. For more call 447-6991. members and $180 for non-members. The Met in North Conway Village. For more information, call 207-647- information, call the Box Office at 207- The workshop is for all abilities and stu- ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ The Mount The program is free and open to the 3957. 935-9232. dents from teens to adults are welcome. Washington Valley Theatre Company public to discuss feelings about the For more information or to register, call Young Artist Program. The Salyards Moose Tours in Gorham. Enjoy a presents “Singin’ in the Rain,’ now death of loved ones. For more informa- 356-2787. Center for the Arts located on Main three-hour journey along the pictur- through July 24 at the Eastern Slope Inn tion call Jeff at 986-4977 or Visiting Street in Conway Village will present esque Androscoggin River through Playhouse located on Main Street in Summer Children’s Theater. The Nurse and Hospice Care Services of the third performance by the Young Gorham and Berlin and into the 13- North Conway. Tickets are $32 per per- Believe in Books Literacy Foundation NCC at 356-7006. Page A22 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 9:00a North Conway Water Precinct (7/7) 7:00a Conway July 4 Parade JULY 9 TO JULY 15, 2010 12:00p Valley Vision Archives 7:30a Sports Bar (Schedule Subject to Change) 3:00p North Conway Water Precinct (7/7) 8:30a Your Workout website: www.vv3tv.org 5:00p Recreation Weekly 13 Tuesday phone: 603-356-8941 5:30p Breakfast with Phil subject to change 9:00a Couch Potatoes 6:00p Taking Sides with Anthony Cloutier: 9 Friday 12:00p TBA subject to change Tom McLaughlin vs Susan 6:00a TBA 3:00p Harvest Hills Hassan 8:30a Your Workout 3:30p Gravel Road Maintenance 15 Thursday subject to change 7:00p Couch Potatoes 5:00p Bradley Park Concert 9:00a Valley Vision Archives 6:00a Conway Selectmen (7/13) 9:00p Conway Library Presents "The Snake 7:00p Harvest Hills 12:00p Recreation Weekly 9:00a Rec Weekly Guy" 7:30p Gravel Road Maintenance 12:30p Breakfast with Phil 9:30a Breakfast With Phil 1:00p Taking Sides with Anthony Cloutier: 10:00p Conway July 4 Parade 9:00p Bradley Park Concert 14 Wednesday 10:00a Taking Sides with Tom McLaughlin vs Susan 10:30p Sports Bar subject to change Anthony Cloutier Hassan 6:00a Bradley Park Concert 11 Sunday subject to change 12:00p Harvest Hills 3:00p TBA 9:00a Harvest Hills 6:00a Valley Christian Church 5:00p Valley Vision Archives 9:30a Gravel Road Maintenance 12:30p Gravel Road Maintenance 7:30a Honor of Our People 7:00p Conway Library Presents "The Snake 12:00p Conway Selectmen (7/13) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (7/13) 9:00a Valley Christian Church Guy" 3:00p Bradley Park Concert 5:00p Rec Weekly 10:30a Honor of Our People 8:00p Conway July 4 Parade 5:00p Harvest Hills 5:30p Breakfast With Phil 12:00p Pastor Tim 8:30p Sports Bar 5:30p Gravel Road Maintenance 6:00p Taking Sides with 12:30p Fryeburg Programming 9:00p Couch Potatoes 7:00p Rec Weekly Anthony Cloutier 7:30p Breakfast With Phil 12 Monday subject to change 7:00p Threats to NH Lakes 10 Saturday subject to change 8:00p Taking Sides with Anthony Cloutier 6:00a Conway Library Presents "The Snake and Ponds 6:00a Couch Potatoes 9:00p Conway Selectmen (7/13) Guy" 9:00p TBA

Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 tion, call 356-2992. week. All are welcome to join in. The ferent caller. Please note that clean, soft- and Crochet Group meets at the NH Route 16 (on the corner of the Madison Historical Society Presen- outings are cancelled in the event of soled shoes are required at dances; no Effingham Library every Wednesday at south end of Bald Hill Road in Albany). tation. The Madison Historical Society rain. For more information on the street shoes or carbon soles. Call 323- 2 p.m. Bring along your project to work Everyone interested in collecting stamps will present “Big House, Little House, week’s destination, call Sharon Soule at 8023 for further information. on. Everyone is welcome whether is welcome to attend. For more infor- Back House, Barn,” at 7 p.m. at the 356-0764. Dress Up Drama Center for Kids. novice or expert. Call the library at 539- mation, call Barbara at 447-5461 or MHS building located at the corner of Kids Tree House and History Tree The MVW Childrens’ Museum located 1537 for more information. email at [email protected]. Village Road and East Madison Road in Exhibit. The MWV Children’s on Main Street in North Conway holds Living Well. The Memorial Hospital Thursday 15 Madison. Explore the architecture Museum located on Main Street in Dress Up Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will hold “Living Well,” a six-week unique to northern New England. The North Conway offers a safe indoor tree for children ages one to nine. Dress up chronic disease self-management pro- ‘Best of Stone Mountain Live.’ Arts program is free and open to the public. house for kids to play in. The nearby in a multitude of costumes and explore gram from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Jubilee presents The Best of Stone Volunteer Orientation. The Animal History Tree is an interactive exhibit for the museum. Admission is $5 for non- July 21. Class size is limited. Regain Mountain Live with Carol Noonan and Rescue League of N.H.-North will hold children to learn about history. Hours members. For more information, call control over your life. For more infor- the Stone Mountain Boys at Cranmore a volunteer orientation from 11 a.m. to are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- 356-2992. Mountain in North Conway. The mation or to register, call 356-5461 ext. 12 p.m. at the shelter located on East tion, call 356-2992 or visit www. Eastman Lord House Museum warm-up show begins at 6 p.m. with the 291. Main Street in Conway. Come learn mwvchildrensmuseum.org. Tours. The Conway Historical Society main performance at 7 p.m. A donation Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conserva- about the many opportunities available. ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ The Mount will hold tours of the Eastman Lord of $10 for adults and $8 for seniors will tion Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the For more information or to register, call Washington Valley Theatre Company House Museum located on Main Street be requested at the gate. Kids under 12 nature program for children ages three 447-1830. presents “Singin’ in the Rain,’ now in Conway on Saturdays from 1 to 4 are free. For more informaiton, visit through five and their caregivers from through July 24 at the Eastern Slope Inn p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. www.mwvevents. com. Writers’ Night. The Friends of the 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Nature Effingham Library present award win- Playhouse located on Main Street in Group tours may be scheduled. For Learning Center on Bald Hill Road in ‘California Suite.’ M&D Productions ning writer Marty Basch and historian North Conway. Tickets are $32 per per- more information, call 447-5551. Albany. For more information call 447- presents Neil Simon’s “California Bill Marvel at Writers’ Night at 7 p.m. son. All shows at 8 p.m. For more infor- Evening Programs at Jigger Johnson 6991 or on the web at www.tinmtn.org. Suite,” tonight through Saturday at the Effingham Public Library. The mation or to purchase tickets, call the and Dolly Copp Campgrounds. The evening at 8 p.m. at Your Theater locat- Self-Help Meeting. Every Wednesday program is free and open to the public. Box Office at 356-5776. Jigger Johnson Campground, located ed at Willow Common in North evening at 7:30 p.m. adult children of For more information, call the library at Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The 12.5 miles west of Conway on the Conway. Tickets are $25 for non-mem- alcoholics and other dysfunctions meet 539-1537. Denmark Library will host story time Kancamagus Highway, and the Dolly bers and $18 for members. For more in Suite B of the Eastern Slope Inn in on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For Copp Campground, located on Route information or to purchase tickets, call North Conway. The meeting is free and Friday 16 more information, call 207-452-2200. 16 in Pinkham Notch, will host a free 662-7591. evening program focusing on various open to all who wish to recover from the A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Story Time in Effingham. The Effin- Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg aspects of the outdoors each Saturday affects of growing up in a dysfunctional Meetings held daily throughout Carroll gham Public Library hosts infant and Walking Group at St. Elizabeth Ann night (and Thursday night at Dolly home. County. Call 1-800-593-3330 or go to toddler story time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile on Copp) at 7 p.m. Program starting times T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will www.nhaa.net to find one near you. For more information, call 539-1537. meet Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain vary, so call 447-5448 for specific details. Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the p.m. weigh-in) at the O.C.C. building at or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear Summer Children’s Theater. The Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Gibson Center, corner of White the corner of Dore Street and comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for resi- Mountain Highway and Grove Street in Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. For more information call Bebe Toor at will present Summer Children’s dents of Freedom, Effingham and North Conway. For information contact Mary Styffe at 207-935-2068. Theater at the Theater in the Wood Ossipee at the First Christian Church in located at 41 Observatory Way in 284-6644. Center Conway Farmers’ Market. Arts Jubilee Outdoor Festival Con- Freedom Village. For more information cert Series. The Arts Jubilee begins Intervale every Friday through Aug. 20. Wednesdays at Wildcat. Wildcat The Center Conway Farmers’ Market call 539-2637. their 28th year of presenting spectacular This week’s show is “The Fisherman Mountain in Pinkham Notch will offer will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. Magic Show and Origami Workshop. outdoor concerts with a performance of and His Wife.” Performances are at 10 an interactive outdoor program each to 1 p.m. on Route 302 by the Conway The Madison Library will present The Best of Stone Mountain by Carol and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 per show Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon Recreation Center in Center Conway. magician Debbie O’Carroll at 10 a.m. in Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys or $40 for a season pass. For more infor- through July and August. The programs Buy and enjoy fresh locally grown food. the Chick Room of the Madison on the festival stage at the base of the mation or to purchase tickets, call 356- will differ from week to week, but will For more information, call 387-0844. Library. She will amaze the audience north slope at Cranmore Mountain 9980. include either a hike on the Wildcat with magic tricks followed by an origa- Grief Support Group for Children Resort in North Conway at 6 p.m. Trail, an Alpine Discovery/Gondola mi workshop. The program is suited for and Teens. The Mountain of Hope Admission is $5 minimum donation at Saturday 17 skyride to the Summit or a Pond Full of children ages three to 10. The work- grief support program for children and the gate. Children under 12 are free. Fun. 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Programs. The Saco Ranger District of #6783 in Lovell, Maine will hold bingo For more information, contact the Center located on the campus of Contact Sheryl Power at 569-2729 ext. the White Mountain National Forest every Friday. Early Bird Games start at Effingham Public Library at 539-1537. Fryeburg Academy will present 230 for more information or to register. will host natural and cultural history 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at 7 The library is located at 30 Town House Wednesday Night Opera. Enjoy Encore programs at the Russell-Colbath IMAI Concerts for Summer Even- p.m. For more information, contact Road in Effingham. performances of your favorite operas Historic Homestead every Saturday at 7 ings. The International Musical Arts David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890- from the Metropolitan Opera. This Century Ride. Tin Mountain Conser- p.m. This week the topic is “”Wild Institute in Fryeburg, Maine will pres- 9222. vation Center will hold the Mt. week’s opera is “La Bohème.” All operas ent “Music for Summer Evenings,” on Edible and Medicinal Plants,” with start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Community Food Center. The Sand- Washington Century Ride leaving from Carol Felice, herbalist and interpreter. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings TMCC Nature Learning Center on adults and $10 for students. Pre-opera at 7:30 p.m. at the Bion Cram Library at wich/Tamworth Community Food The programs are free and open to the picnic dinners are available with one Center based at St. Andrew’s in the Bald Hill Road in Albany between 6 and public. The homestead is located 12 Fryeburg Academy. Admission at the 8 a.m. Ride around the base of Mt. week advance reservation. For more door is $12 for adults and $6 for seniors Valley Episcopal Church on Old Route miles west of Conway on the information, call the Box Office at 207- 25 is open every Tuesday and Friday Washington for spectacular views. A Kancamagus Scenic Byway. For more and students. For more details, call 617- fabulous meal awaits returning riders. 935-9232. 965-4745 or 367-8661. from 10 a.m. to noon, except for holi- information on this or other programs days. For more information or to register for Wednesday Walks & Talks. Tin offered, call 447-5448. Kids Transportation Station. The the ride, call the Nature Learning Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Mountain Conservation Center located Mount Washington Valley Children’s Day Out with Thomas. The Conway Center at 447-6991. on Bald Hill Road in Albany will hold Scenic Railroad in North Conway Only located on White Mountain Museum located on Main Street in 6th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K Wednesday Walks & Talks from 6 to Village will present Thomas the Tank Highway next to D’Angelo’s Street in North Conway will have an ongoing Run. The Sixth Annual Lovell Old 7:30 p.m. at the Nature Learning Engine, Celebration Tour, everyone’s North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. exhibit for kids of all ages with their Home 5K Run will be held at 9:45 a.m. Center. Enjoy an evening nature outing number 1 engine, as he greets friends of All puppies must be on a leash and up to miniature train set. Visit the rest of the at the athletic field in Lovell, Maine. and learn about birds, frogs, mush- all ages. Ride a train led by Thomas and date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs museum for hours of entertainment. Entry fee is $18 per person. For more rooms, trees, granite and more. meet Sir Topham Hat, the controller of please! For more information call 356- Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 207-925-1500. Donations of $3 per person or $5 per Thomas’ railway. Enjoy a day of fun- 7297. information, call 356-2992 or visit Saturday Weekly Guided Hikes. Join family is greatly appreciated. For more www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org. filled activities with the whole family. Contra Dance in Tamworth. The information on this or other programs For more information, call 1-800-232- Tamworth Outing Club hosts a series of TMCC staff exploring the Nature offered, call 447-6991. Little Green Closet Thrift Store. 5251. weekly contra and square dances at the Learning Center trails through the sea- The Little Green Closet Thrift Store Town House in Tamworth Village on sons from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will White Mountain Stamp Club. The Friday Painters’ Group. The Friday located at the MWV Childrens’ Saturday evenings in July and August visit the historic granite quarry, lunch White Mountain Stamp Club meets on Painters’ Group will meet on each Museum in North Conway will be open from 8 to 11 p.m. All dances will be rock, and the beaver pond. Wear sturdy the second Wednesday of every month Friday beginning in June and running seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. taught and beginners are welcome. shoes and dress for the weather. For at 1:30 p.m. and again on the third through Oct. at 9 a.m. to travel to a new Discounted prices on childrens and Admission is $7 per person ($3 for kids more information call 447-6991. On the Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the painting/drawing/sketching site each maternity clothes. For more informa- under eight). Each week features a dif- web:www.tinmtn.org.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A23 Nooks & Crannies Randolph Mountain Club celebrates centennial 100 years and 100 miles of trails By Steve Smith and two lean-tos (the Perch and ers: “The RMC 100.” The goal Contributing Writer the Log Cabin), all located on is simple – hike all 101 miles of century ago, the vast net- the northern slopes of Mt. RMC-maintained trails, which work of hiking trails in the Adams. The eighth edition of the are identified by the club’s dis- ARandolph valley was in a RMC guidebook, Randolph tinctive white signs with black shambles. Paths, was published in 2005. lettering. There are presently 68 For over 30 years, Randolph (This writer enjoyed being one named trails in the system, from had been a summer haven for of the three co-editors.) the precarious, cliff-edge Along avid “trampers” from the From its original 131 mem- the Brink, just 30 yards long, to On its 100th anniversary, the Randolph Mountain Club maintains over Appalachian Mountain Club. bers, the RMC has grown to a the 7.6-mile connecting route 100 miles of trails on the Northern Presidentials and the Crescent Early pathmakers had developed membership of nearly 1,000, but known as the Link. Range. The trails are identified with the club's distinctive signs, with a spiderweb of trails on the slopes it remains a low-key, locally-ori- After hearing about the RMC black lettering on a white background. (Steve Smith Photo) of the lofty Northern Presi- ented club. Twice a year it pub- 100 from club president Michele dentials and the smaller Crescent lishes an interesting newsletter, Cormier of Randolph, I recently that in 2005, Moore made the Path, Short Line and Air Line. Range. and its website, www.randolph- hiked the last trail segment I three mile, 3,000-foot climb to 5.7 miles, 1,400 feet. Then the loggers came. From mountain club.org, offers a wealth needed to complete the list — Crag Camp in 43 minutes and 30 • Lookout Ledge: This 1903 to 1907 massive clearcut- of information on the area. the middle section of the seconds. “Book time” would be clifftop on the Crescent Range ting obliterated mile after mile of The RMC is celebrating its Cornice, between the Castle and three hours.) can be reached by three different trail. And by the time the lum- centennial in a variety of ways. Caps Ridge Trails on Mt. Even if you don’t want to take short trails from Durand Road bering was finished, the original Events include a hiker “ren- Jefferson. It took over an hour of up the RMC 100 challenge, on the north side of Route 2. trailbuilders had either passed on dezvous” with period costumes careful sidehill boulder-hopping there are many great day hikes The ledge offers a stunning view or were no longer active. encouraged, slide lectures on to traverse this 0.7 mile section. for all ability levels on this amaz- across the valley to the Northern Summer tourism was an RMC history, and a reunion of At the end of this long and ing trail system. I’ll briefly Presidentials, especially into the important source of income for trail crew and camp caretakers. strenuous loop over Mt. describe a few of my favorites on gaping maw of King Ravine. The many Randolphians, and hiking For details, see the club website. Jefferson, as I was pulling out my some of the lesser-used trails, shortest and steepest route is the was a major attraction. Some- Also this year, the club will be headlamp to follow the last easy from easy to strenuous. Sargent Path (1.6 miles, 950 thing needed to be done. In reconstructing the Perch lean-to section of the Castle Trail in the Distances and elevation gains are feet). Somewhat less steep is the August 1910, local residents and (closed from July 12 to August dark, I was feeling pretty good for the full loop or round-trip Ledge Trail (2.6 miles, 1,000 summer visitors, led by town 20) and performing major work about having hiked all the RMC hike. Happy birthday, RMC! feet), while the mellowest route is selectman John Boothman, met on the Howker Ridge Trail. trails during three decades of • Waterfalls Loop: An easy the Vyron D. Lowe Trail (3.4 and formed the Randolph On July 4, at the annual RMC tramping. Just then a fast-mov- low-elevation loop from the miles, 900 feet). Mountain Club (RMC), “its Tea, an excellent new book ing hiker whom I had exchanged Appalachia trailhead on Route 2, • Inlook Loop: This loop object to promote the enjoyment detailing the history of the club greetings with early in the morn- passing five waterfalls and lead- from Appalachia combines of Randolph’s forests and moun- was unveiled. Researched and ing came up behind me. ing through fine hemlock and waterfalls and beautiful woods tains; its first task to restore the written by club historian Judith It turned out he was also tack- hardwood forest. Follow the with open ledges and great views. trails.” Maddock Hudson, “Peaks & ling the RMC 100, with one dif- Fallsway, Valley Way, Follow the Fallsway and Valley And restore the trails they did, Paths: A Century of the ference — he was aiming to hike Beechwood Way, Sylvan Way Way up along Snyder Brook, with some 40 miles under the Randolph Mountain Club” is a all the trails in four consecutive and the Link. 2.6 miles, 650-foot then bear left on Brookside club’s purview by 1912. As time fascinating account ranging from days! On this particular day he elevation gain. across the stream and continue went on, new paths were devel- the early days of trail-building had fashioned a complex route • Cliffway Loop: A pleasant ahead on the Inlook Trail, which oped, and several rustic and exploration in the late 1800s that included several major ramble from Appalachia over a climbs steeply up a series of bare overnight facilities were opened through the current “age of stew- ascents and descents and rough low shoulder of Mt. Adams that ledges with impressive views up to the public. ardship,” which has seen the club traverses, well over 20 miles in includes the meandering, mossy to Mts. Madison and Adams. At Today, on its hundredth undertake major reconstruction all. Upon further conversation I Cliffway, which offers a view of the top turn right on the woodsy anniversary, the RMC actively on its trails and shelters. The learned that this uber-hiker was the Randolph valley from White Kelton Trail and follow it to the maintains over 100 miles of trails, 288-page hardcover book fea- Curtis Moore, who had recently Cliff and a peek into King Ravine Brookside. Turn left for a short using both a professional sum- tures numerous vintage photos worked several seasons for the from Bog Ledge. Also along the climb to pretty Salmacis Fall, mer trail crew and a variety of along with biographical sketches RMC trail crew. I felt pretty loop are Cold Brook Fall and then turn around and follow the volunteer efforts. The club also of 13 Randolph/RMC notables. darned wimpy after hearing Spur Brook Fall. Follow the Brookside back down through operates two enclosed cabins The club has also developed a about his day’s itinerary. (The Link, Amphibrach, Monaway, gleaming white birches to Valley (Crag Camp and Gray Knob) centennial challenge for avid hik- new RMC history book notes Ladderback, Cliffway, Randolph Way. 4.8 miles, 1,550 feet. • Emerald Bluff Loop: This challenging loop features water- falls and a ledge with striking views of Castle Ravine. There are several fairly difficult brook crossings. From the trailhead at Bowman on Route 2, follow the Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path and then Castle Ravine Trail up the valley of Castle Brook. Turn left on the Emerald Trail and climb steeply to the side path to Emerald Bluff, a little-visited but stellar viewpoint. Then turn left onto the steep, rugged Israel Ridge Path, which leads down past the scenic Second Cascade (open ledges to relax on) and First Cascade (via a short side trip on the Link), and eventually back to the Castle Trail. 7.5 miles, 2,600 feet. • The Howks: This curious name refers to a series of rocky knobs on Mt. Madison crossed by the Howker Ridge Trail. From parking near the west end of Dolly Copp (Pinkham B) Road, follow Howker Ridge Trail up along Bumpus Brook past several waterfalls and places called the “Devil’s Kitchen” and the “Bear Pit.” The trail then leads up the ridge through beau- tiful conifer forests, humping over three Howks, with a vista from each. Continue to the open summit of the fourth and highest Howk (elevation 4,315 feet), with panoramic views. Return the same way. 7.2 miles, 3,500 feet.▲

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page A27 Nature’s Corner Brake For Moose: It Could Save Your Life, and more moose facts hether hiking, swim- Since the velvet has many nerves, tongue aid in eating woody vege- ming, canoeing or it is sensitive to touch, which tation. Moose are also good Wviewing fireworks in helps the moose protect antlers swimmers, reaching speeds of 6- the North Country this holiday from damage during develop- 10 mph, and they can run at A mother moose grazes with her calf. (Andrew Thompson Photos) weekend, it is important to drive ment. In late August and early speeds of 35 mph. defensively, not only because of fall, blood circulation to the vel- Known in Europe as elk and • Females are attracted to even up to March. increased traffic, but because of vet ceases, and the bull scrapes in America as Moose-deer, the bulls by their deep calls and • The antlers become brown- the wildlife near and on the the dead outer skin off by rub- name moose is derived from smells. ish because of their contact to roads, especially moose. bing trees and shrubs, exposing Algonquian North American • Gestation is 240 to 250 days. shrubs. Alces alces are massive ani- the bone-white, mineralized Indian word mus, meaning • Moose live up to 20 years, • Ticks can extract so much mals that emerge from the woods antlers. During mating season, “eater of twigs”. Captain Lewis averaging 10 to 15. blood that moose become ane- unsuspectingly and cross the the racks serve a function in sex- (of Lewis and Clark) wrote on • Moose are ruminants, mic and emaciated. A recent roads with good speed. Because ual selection as males challenge June 2, 1806, “The Indians meaning their stomach is divided study in New Hampshire found of their dark coloring and non- one another for dominance. In inform us that there are plenty of into four chambers. They regur- that “the average moose carries reflective eyes, they are especially November and December, mat- Moos to the S.E of them…..….” gitate and rechew forage that has 35,000 ticks and can have as difficult to see at night. Upon ing season ends and testosterone Moose were a popular food for fermented in one of their four many as 160,000 or about 50 per collision, their tall, stilt-like legs levels in bulls drop, and the Indians and settlers, and their stomach chambers. square inch. In the worst of years, do not bend under the vehicle, antlers are shed, providing min- hides were used for clothing. • Moose can consume 40 the north country of N.H. lost 70 and their massive bodies weigh- erals for mice and squirrels. The Today, moose populations in pounds of food a day. percent of its calves to winter ing upwards of 1,000 pounds following spring a new set of New Hampshire are estimated at • Moose can eat under water. ticks and 20 percent to adults. often flip on the vehicle with a antlers are initiated. over 4,000 to 6,000 and over • Moose migration patterns For more on this topic, visit the deadly impact. Moose are herbivores, eating 30,000 animals live in Maine. are related to certain conditions, YouTube National Geographic To avoid moose at night, it is a variety of plants and fruits, including predator, insects, tem- Video on Ticks can Kill Moose, best to scan the side of the roads, especially plants rich in protein Moose facts perature, food supply and snow www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsd2i drive the speed limit, and travel and sodium. They heavily • Moose are the world’s and ice conditions. They have -qFHK4 with your high beams and at a browse aquatic and marsh plants largest deer. Full height is usual- difficulty moving when snow • Moose front legs are longer speed that enables stopping at during the growing season, as ly reached in 2 years. A full reaches their bellies, their hoofs than their hind legs, allowing the distance of the headlights. well as grasses, lichens, bark and grown bull moose can measure slip on ice, and they have difficul- them to jump over fallen trees. Moose are normally non- leaves from willows, birch and up to 10 feet long, 7 feet at the ty traveling when the snow is Thoreau said of the moose of aggressive, but if threatened, poplars. The average adult shoulder, with legs 40 inches crusted. Maine, “They made me think of hungry, tired, or harassed, their requires more than 9,500 calo- long. • Moose were extirpated from frightened rabbits.” ▲ behavior can become aggressive. ries/day to maintain body • Because they are the third central and western Europe but In July, cows two years of age or weight. Lacking upper front largest land animal in North they are found in Poland, Written by Donna Marie Dolan, older may be seen with their calf teeth, the marks of their eight America, surpassed by the bison throughout Norway, Sweden, PR/Communications Manager, or two, and bull moose antlers sharp incisors on the bottom jaw and grizzly, they have only a few Finland and the Baltic States. 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