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VOLUME 34, NUMBER 20 OCTOBER 15, 2009 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

A Dog’s Dream: Socialization is important for human development, and because it’s important for dogs, too, the first dog park in Conway is about to open right behind the Conway Area Humane Society …

Win-Win Weekend: Columbus Day weekend in the Valley proved to be a valuable one all the way around. …

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Kennett High Eagles’ Scores: Kennett High sports teams are hoping to qualify for playoff berths and the results of every game count BIG TIME now …

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A park is born, thanks to the generosity and time of volunteers A breed of its own: new dog park finds a home in Conway By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer ocialization is important for human development: It’s important for dogs, too. Here in the United States, there are more Sthan 600 dog parks where humans and dogs can socialize, gather and, most importantly, where dogs can run free. The first dog park opened up in 1979 in California and the first of its kind is about to open in Conway, right behind the Conway Area Humane Society. Steve Boulter, a member of the Humane Society’s board of directors says, “Dog parks have several benefits: dogs that run free are healthier, happier and can socialize with other dogs.” Boulter should know — he is one of the main organizers of the dog park and is pleased because his dog, Billy, will benefit too. How the park came to be About a year and half ago Boulter says he adopted a rambunctious dog named Billy. There was nowhere in the Mount Washington Valley where Billy could top to bottom: Dog park volunteers include run off-leash, so Boulter took Billy to a (left to right): Steve Boulter, Sean McHugh, dog park in Portsmouth. Boulter says he Drew Smith, Andy Orsini, Wayne Karl and has visited many dog parks, but the Dave Norton (not pictured). Portsmouth park was an inspiration. “Billy thrived off-leash; it was a sight to This fire hydrant, found at the dump, thanks behold,” says Boulter. to Jason’s eagle eye, marks the entrance to When Boulter returned to the Valley, the park. he started talking with Virginia Moore, The first engraved stone honoring Lilly, the executive director of the Conway Area dog owned by Jason Stretch of Importech Humane Society, and Anita Burroughs, Auto Repairs. another board member about the possi- (Rachael Brown/Mountain Ear Photos) bility of a park. “We talked about what we could do. and drainage is important. Finances were a problem, but we wanted “We chose this land because it is dry,” to give back to the community and help says Boulter. He also explains that when the Humane Society,” he says. They did- the trees were cut down, the wood chips n’t have to look far. Right in the were saved and spread throughout the Humane Society’s backyard is 26 wood- park. The wood chips make for a ed acres. The board members decided to soft cushion for the dogs’ paws. parcel off one acre for the first dog park Fencing is important, too. The — which will include a puppy park — in organizers chose horse fenc- the Mt. Washington Valley. ing. “We installed a no- Built by volunteers climb horse fence for toads and chip- dawn to dusk. Financial obstacles were met by the around the park so if munks, so there are A lifetime membership is $500. huge volunteer effort. “The place was a the dogs run into it plenty of rocks in Members receive a gold tag in the shape mess when we began. The brush was so [the fencing] they the new park. of a bone and the member’s name is thick you couldn’t walk through,” says won’t get hurt,” Golden Retrievers etched in the stones that border the Boulter. Boulter explains. like to run, so there is entrance. Owners must be present with The volunteers began. Glen Builders Light and trees play an space. Hound Dogs like to sniff their dogs and dogs must have proper donated the loam, Jason Stretch, owner important role, too. “In summer there is and Short Haired Pointers like open immunizations. of Importech, donated a T-Rex backhoe beautiful filtered light; it’s not hot and in space and to be able to run in one line. Will they come? to help move rocks and do some grad- the winter the remaining trees help keep This park is designed around the As with any business, getting the ing. Arthur’s Memorials donated granite the snow out,” he adds. Conway Area Humane Society’s mission word out is important. Boulter says they benches. Lowe’s donated picnic benches, The park must be clean. Thanks to a to strengthen the animal human bond. plan to advertise the park. The dog park posts for fencing, concrete, the use of a donation from Brian and Kathy Ahearn, “This park was designed to enhance will be listed on the popular website: tractor and the labor to install the fenc- owners of Four Your Paws Only, the the human animal bond and to keep it www.dogparkusa.com; the dog park will ing along with the help of Wayne Karl. park will have a poop station. The sta- strong,” says Boulter. have its own website and the organizers “If it wasn’t for Wayne Karl, this tion will be emptied every day. Owners How to become a member plan to begin an ad campaign with the wouldn’t be happening,” says Boulter. will be responsible for cleaning up after Keeping the human animal bond numerous pet friendly lodging proper- Karl, an excavator, donated three days a their dogs and the area will generally be strong is a goal for the Humane Society ties in the Valley to get the word out. week to help build the park. Boulter and self-policing, says Boulter. and the community as well. Visitors will be welcomed, too — a day Karl met in Schouler Park while Karl The size of the park is vital — there The park will be open to all on a pass costs $5. was walking his dog, Dingo. must be enough room for dogs to run membership basis. A yearly membership “The dog friendly hotels will gobble What makes a good dog park? free. Lots of obstacles are key to provid- is $50; members will receive a black tag us up,” says Andy Orsini, president of It takes more than just clearing trees ing opportunities for different types of to wear around their necks and will the board of directors. The park will also and brush; there are many considera- dogs. Boulter explains that Jack Russell have unlimited access to the park, which have a Facebook page. ▲ tions in building a dog park. Dry land Terriers like to sniff rocks while looking will be open 365 days per year from On the Cover Inside Index Pumpkin People Rule! World of Wonder Arts & Entertainment...... Pages B1-5 If you’ve been wondering who the somewhat different- Educator and entrepreneur Jennifer Karnopp of Intervale As The Wheels Turn...... Pages B12 looking visitors to the Valley are, and why they’re per- develops “WOW Kits” to help parents and teachers unlock Business News...... Pages A14-15 manently posted at a variety of local inns, shops, and the power of a child’s mind, and her company, World of Calendar...... Pages B6-7 residences in and around Jackson, they’re just Pumpkin Wonder, has been in business since 2001. See Page A6. On the Links ...... Pages B10 People...and Pumpkin Pigs and bunnies and...well, you can see them all for yourself by taking a drive like Patti Larkin in Concert On the Rockpile...... Page A16 our writer Donna Stuart did and keeping your eyes Arts Council of Tamworth brings the singer/songwriter Passages...... Page A13 peeled for the friendly orange folks along the way. See to the stage of the Barnstormers Theatre on Oct. 24. See Real Estate ...... Page A15 Page B8. (Dick Pollock/Moat Mtn. Photography) Page B1. Sports ...... Pages A9-11

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Ear Marks

Millions of dollars being spent to enhance skier experience Capital improvements under way at New Hampshire Ski Areas NORTH WOODSTOCK — Every sum- embody the look and feel of a classic New of 6,000 gallons of water per minute will Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch - mer New Hampshire’s ski areas roll up their England mountain lodge. It will incorporate result in nearly double the snowmaking Among the improvements made this sum- sleeves and get to work improving their modern technology in order to be environ- capacity compared to three years ago. mer at Wildcat are additional snowmaking resorts for guests. This past summer was no mentally-friendly and meet LEED stan- Pats Peak, Henniker - Pats Peak spent pipe to enhance the snowmaking system. different with many improvements under dards. Cross country ski trails will run $500,000 this summer on improvements, The Jib Lot was moved to the Lower way across the state. Following is a list of directly from the Glen House to the Great bringing the total spent in the past five sea- Catapult Trail to improve the terrain park projects in the Granite State for the upcom- Glen Trails network of trails. sons to $5 million. Among the projects this experience and improvements were made to ing 2009-10 winter season. Gunstock, Gilford - Gunstock is com- summer were major improvements to the the maintenance building. Great Glen Trails, Pinkham Notch - pleting a two-year $3.25 million dollar "Bears’ Den" home to the learning pro- Crotched Mountain, Bennington - Construction is set to begin on the fifth ren- expansion. Guests will find a new fixed-grip gram, which doubled the area’s size and Much of the work conducted this summer dition of the Glen House. The Glen House quad chairlift along with two new trails and includes new bathrooms and a separate kids’ at Crotched Mountain was in direct will be a full service hotel located at Great two extended trails in the Gunshy Beginner kitchen. High-end skiers and riders will find response to guest requests. The lodge Glen Trails and the base of the Mount Complex. The new lift will result in almost a new lift-serviced terrain park. entrance will have a new welcoming feel Washington Auto Road. It will consist of quadruple the uphill capacity in the area. Snowmaking has been improved with the along with a new high-tech floor covering. approximately 80 rooms and offer views of Upgrades are also being made to the snow- addition of more fan guns, more HKD The upstairs of the lodge will now have a the Presidential Mountains and Great Gulf. making system through the addition of 4.5 snowguns and more snowmaking pipe. The fireplace to add to the atmosphere. The hotel will include a large veranda, ter- miles of new snowmaking pipe, 13 new Alpine Training Center for racers has dou- Improvements are also being made to the race, indoor pool and spa, conference facili- tower fan guns, and refitting 25 Ratnik bled in size. The rental shop will offer 400 snowmaking system as well as the natural ties, great room, dining room and more. tower guns to be more efficient. hese snow- new pairs of skis and bindings, 400 new snow trails. Upon completion, the Glen House will making improvements along with a capacity pairs of boots, and 100 new snowboards. Granite Gorge, Keene - The rental Regrading of the base area will result in an shop at Granite Gorge has been expanded additional 50 parking spaces. New "secret and relocated for more convenient service. gladed areas" have been added that require The snowtubing area has added new Tube Recycling tips shared in "secret lines" to discover, some of which Pro tubes in both single and double rider involve hiking. formats. Green Team Recycling 101 program Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods - - Cannon is in the midst of phase two of its Bretton Woods is now home to one of the NORTH CONWAY — Results from a of resources, including some cloth shop- expansion. Among projects currently longest, year-round Canopy Tours in the recycling survey conducted last year by the ping bags and an office recycling bin. To underway are improvements to the United States. The tour descends over Mt. Washington Valley Green Team indi- save paper, links to tips and other Notchview and Peabody Base Lodge that 1,000 vertical feet and consists of a series of cated that more people want to recycle at resources, including recycling program will result in doubling the size of the pub, tree-top zip lines, suspension bridges, and work, but main obstacles were finding samples and recycling area signs, are being base lodge and family room areas. Cannon hiking trails. The tour concludes with the haulers, finding workspace to dedicate to e-mailed to those in attendance. Others is also conducting small-scale brushing and Williwaw Racing Zip, a dual, side-by-side recycling and training employees to recy- wishing to receive some of the same trimming on the recently re-opened zip line running right into the base area. cle. To address these obstacles, the Mt. resources are invited to visit mwvgreen- Mittersill Ski Area. Other projects include The Williwaw Racing Zip can also be Washington Valley Green Team developed team.org or e-mail melody@mtwashington- the purchase of a Prinoth BR350 grooming enjoyed without participating in the entire the Recycling 101 program, which was valley.org. machine, new snowmaking pump, upgrades Canopy Tour. presented on Sept. 22 at the Eastern Slope The event was sponsored by the Mt. to the mechanical and electrical systems for Ski NH is the statewide association rep- Inn. Washington Valley Green Team, Cormack the facilities, and expansions to the rental resenting 36 alpine and cross country Mt. Washington Valley Green Team Construction, Eastern Slope Inn, shop and retail areas. resorts and more than 200 lodging proper- members Colleen Cormack and Ray Frontside Grind and Flatbread. Prizes Attitash, Bartlett - A focus on snow- ties in New Hampshire. For more informa- O’Brien co-presented a variety of recycling were provided by the above presenters and making improvements leads the way at tion on ski areas, lodging packages, and information and resources for starting or sponsors, plus Blue Sky Environmental Attitash for this winter. New snowmaking updated winter events at Ski NH mountain improving a school-based or business- Strategies and The WoodWorks. pipe, snowguns, flow meters and more are resorts, call Ski NH at (800) 88-SKI-NH based trash recycling program. Kathy and The Mt. Washington Valley Green being installed in order to ensure optimal (800-887-5464) or visit the Ski NH website Rob Garland from North Conway Team is a committee of the Mt. Washing- snow quality regardless of what Mother at www.SkiNH.com. For statewide media Incinerator, Peter Juneau from Waste ton Valley Preservation Association in affil- Nature provides. Enhancements are also relations assistance, visit the New Hamp- Management and Josh Snell from iation with the Mt. Washington Valley being made to the base areas and lodges. shire Division of Travel and Tourism’s med- ServiceMaster of Carroll and Coos Chamber of Commerce. The Green Team The rental shop will be getting an upgraded ia room at http://visitnh.gov/media/ or con- Counties presented information about the was developed to act as a catalyst to facili- inventory as well. tact Tai Freligh at 271-2343, option #2. ▲ different recycling services their businesses tate, educate, promote, and encourage sus- provide. Judy Thornton of Studio 95 Craft tainable green business practices that will and Hobby demonstrated how to make lead to positive, measurable business, com- purses and shopping bags from plastic bags munity, and environmental results. More CALLING ALL CRAFTERS which also helps keep plastic out of the information is available at www.mwvgreen- waste stream. team.org. ▲ Those in attendance left with a variety The North Woods Animal Rescue of Berlin will be holding a Holiday Craft Fair at the VFW in Berlin on Saturday, November 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $20 each or 2 for $35. Please call 752-5318 or email us at [email protected] for more information and to reserve a table.

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A3 In the News

Established 1976 PUBLISHER Nov. 5 workshop at Runnells Hall in Chocorua to address road salt issues Richard Piatt Road salt strategies that save money and the environment FOUNDING EDITORS EFFINGHAM — As winter approach- that about a quarter of the 60 wells test- On Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at es, the Green Mountain Conservation ed this past summer are salt-impacted, Runnells Hall in Chocorua, a workshop R. Stephen Eastman Group (GMCG) is keeping a close including wells in the above four towns entitled “Road Salt BMPs for the Jane Golden Reilly watch on levels of sodium chloride, as well as Sandwich and Tamworth. Ossipee Watershed” will be an opportu- commonly known as road salt, in the A nearly record breaking 196,074 nity for road agents, contractors, town MANAGING EDITOR streams and rivers of the Ossipee tons of road salt was spread in the winter officials, businesses, residents, and other Watershed. Recent studies are showing of 2007-2008 across state roads because interested individuals to learn about Nina Perry negative effects of road salt runoff on of record-breaking snowfall amounts, strategies that not only reduce the surface waters around New Hampshire, and approximately 178,000 tons in the amount of salt used, and thus the COPY WRITING/ and water quality research since 2002 winter of 2008-2009. To put that in per- amount of salt that goes into surface and PROOFREADING also shows that this area’s streams and spective, the average for the last 40 years drinking water, but also strategies to rivers are not immune. has been around 127,070 tons (NH save towns and individuals money. Nina Perry In fact, one of the top concerns of DOT). These figures do not include Officials from N.H. Department of Kristina Whitten water quality professionals, state agen- local salt spreading or parking lot deic- Environmental Services, N.H. DOT, cies, town officials and local residents is ing. In fact, of the state’s total 15, 210 U.N.H. Technology Transfer Center, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS the impact that winter deicing and road miles of roads, only 4,014 (26 percent) and U.N.H. Natural Resources salting can have on our rivers, streams, fall under state jurisdiction and the Department will provide information Pru Smith and lakes, in addition to drinking water. remaining 11,059 (73 percent) fall under and a forum for participants to learn Steven D. Smith Road salt runoff is a source of nonpoint local jurisdiction. about cost-saving strategies with short Peter Minnich pollution which is caused by “rainfall or Excessive amounts of road salt can and long-term benefits, and avoid the snowmelt moving over and through the have a negative impact on vegetation, expensive mishaps experienced else- Steve Caming ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up can be toxic to aquatic species, and where in the state. Linda Tucker and carries away natural and human- harmful to human health in drinking Topics to be covered are: Salt Impacts John Harrigan made pollutants, finally depositing them water. In fact, road salt seeping into to Surface and Groundwater, the Route into lakes, rivers, wetlands, coastal lakes, streams and drinking water 93 Corridor Study and Implications, Rachael Brown waters, and even our underground sources is becoming one of the most sig- Salt Reduction and Winter Road sources of drinking water” (EPA 2009). nificant nonpoint source pollution issues Maintenance, and State Guidelines and CONTRIBUTING In the Ossipee Watershed, there are in the state of New Hampshire. As a BMPs. PHOTOGRAPHERS signs of salt impacting smaller streams in result, recently proposed legislation Sign up in advance, as space is limit- Effingham, Madison, Freedom and could require state certification for any- ed: [email protected] or call 539- Steven D. Smith Ossipee. Preliminary results from a one who applies salt to public and pri- 1859. This program is free and open to Joshua Spaulding recent groundwater study also showed vate roads and parking lots. the public. ▲ Linda Tucker Steve Caming Dennis Coughlin Rachael Brown Dick Pollock

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515 names were drawn by lottery for this year’s hunt N.H. Moose Hunt begins Oct. 17, runs through Oct. 25 CONCORD — For nine exciting days, gy, the moose hunt has been an annual Health Program at the N.H. Department organs may be directed to David Gordon, from Oct. 17 to 25, lucky moose permit event in New Hampshire since 1988. of Environmental Services recommend DES Environmental Health Program: holders and their hunting partners will The moose population was only about 50 that no moose kidney be eaten, and prefer- (603) 271-4608. have the experience of a lifetime taking animals in 1950; it had grown to over 4,100 ably no liver. If individuals do choose to Applications for next year’s moose hunt part in New Hampshire’s annual moose by the time of the first moose hunt in 1988, eat moose liver, it should be from moose will be available via the Fish and Game hunt. There were 515 permit holders when 75 permits were issued. no older than 1.5 years. If the moose is website or license agents statewide drawn in this year’s lottery, randomly Hunters are reminded to avoid consum- older than that, consumption should be between January and May 2010. selected by computer from a pool of more ing moose liver and kidney. Studies con- limited to a maximum of two meals Visit a photo gallery from the 2008 than 14,500 applicants. ducted by Fish and Game and the U.S. (assuming six ounces per meal) of moose N.H. moose hunt, and find out more about Each hunter with a moose permit is Fish and Wildlife Service have revealed liver per year. Biologists at the moose moose hunting in New Hampshire, at assigned to hunt in one of 22 wildlife man- high levels of cadmium in some of the check stations can determine the age of the www.huntnh.com/Hunting/Hunt_species/hun agement units throughout the state; most moose livers and kidneys sampled. As a animal for hunters. Further questions t_moose.htm. ▲ have spent the past several weeks or result, officials from the Environmental about the issue of cadmium in moose months scouting out potential hunting spots. Each moose hunter may be accompanied by one partner. Last fall, New Hampshire hunters took 333 moose, for a statewide success rate of 65 percent. Regional success rates for moose hunters last year ranged from 83 percent in the North Region to 38 percent in southeastern New Hampshire. Hunters assigned to northern units typically have the greatest success, because of higher moose densities and excellent access to hunting lands in the North Country. After taking a moose, hunters must have the animals registered and inspected at one of seven check stations around the state. There, wildlife biologists check each moose to gain information about the overall health of the moose herd. These check stations draw many interested onlookers, a reminder of the economic and symbolic importance of moose in New Hampshire, Kennett High Hall of Famers. Kennett High School’s Sports Hall of Fame inducted six more members during Homecoming particularly in the North Country. Find a Weekend, Oct. 9 & 10. Four of those new members were present at halftime of the football game to be honored by the crowd. Those list of locations at www.huntnh.com/ inducted included (l to r), longtime coach Bob Russell, Eric Wagstaff, Bob Burns, Jr. and Tara Watt. Also being inducted but not Hunting/Hunt_species/hunt_moose.htm. present at Friday night’s game were John Lord and Jennifer Morse Gardner. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) As part of a sound management strate- Attitash Realty

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A5 WOW: WORLD OF WONDER right: Jennifer Karnopp, creator of the World of Wonder learning kits, displays her educational tools at the 1st annual Early Childhood Education Conference sponsored by the MWV Children’s Museum held at Kennett High School on Sept. 19. (Courtesy Photo)

By Linda Tucker Contributing Writer f you want to ensure that your child has a good chance of graduating high school, living a life free of crime, and reach- Iing his or her full potential, then zero to three are vital numbers for you to pay attention to. That’s because there is mounting evidence in the scientific community that those first three years of life may be the most critical in pre- dicting a child’s future success. Recent advances in brain research have provided new insight into Educator and entrepreneur Jennifer Wonder, has been in business since 2001 biography, Dr. Gardner has received how the brain develops after birth. Karnopp of Intervale knows all this. She serving over 250 clients throughout the numerous awards and in 2005 was select- Study after study have shown that a knows it because she’s in the brain business United States. Jennifer’s WOW kits are ed by Foreign Policy and Prospect maga- — she develops “WOW kits” to help par- designed to stimulate the five senses and zines as one of 100 most influential public child’s early experiences can have ents and teachers unlock the power of a encourage growth in multiple areas of intellectuals in the world. He has authored lifelong consequences. child’s mind. Her company, World of intelligence. over 20 books, translated into 27 lan- “I subscribe to the theory of eight dif- guages, and has published several hundred ferent intelligences as proposed in 1983 by articles. Dr. Howard Gardner,” Jennifer explains. Road to life-long learning The eight areas that Dr. Gardner identi- Jennifer began her post secondary edu- fied are linguistic intelligence (“word cational career at Indiana University. smart”), logical-mathematical intelligence Originally majoring in Early Childhood (“number/ reasoning smart”), spatial intel- Education, she became disenchanted with ligence (“picture smart”), bodily-kines- the “out of the box” program and switched thetic intelligence (“body smart”), musical her curriculum to Anthropology, the social intelligence (“music smart”), interpersonal science that studies the origins and social intelligence (“people smart”), intraperson- relationships of human beings. al intelligence (“self smart”) and naturalist After graduation she took a job at the intelligence (“nature smart”). Children’s Museum in Boston. It was here Dr. Gardner is a Professor of that she observed the unique learning Cognition and Education at the Harvard styles of individuals that fueled her interest REGISTER Graduate School of Education and his in teaching children through hands-on credentials in the area of education are learning. She returned to school, got her NOW FOR world renowned. According to a published teacher certification and held several jobs PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASS

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Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 some needed assistance. President Obama above: Terrific Topics for has called for spending some $5 billion on 3 to 6 year olds – World of the Early Head Start and Head Start pro- Wonder Kit : In the Forest. grams — an investment that he said would be rewarded by lower welfare rolls, fewer left: A World of Wonder healthcare costs and less crime, as well as placement allows Eliza better classroom performance. He said he to learn about scents. would ask Congress to finance a program that would provide grants to states that (Courtesy Photos) improve their early childhood programs. In the meantime, Jennifer, wife to Dean teaching and tutoring children. Forest.” Each kit embraces a real world ognizing the importance of the early years. and mother of two children, Dane, age “Dr. Gardner’s work and my own expe- theme. Jennifer explains, “Themes are the However, due to the economic downturn, two-and-a-half, and Eliza, age five, contin- riences have helped to develop my passion best way to engage young children in state wide funding priorities have shifted ues to WOW the childcare world by for helping all children, no matter what learning, no matter what their strengths or away from providing help to parents look- bringing quality, affordable, learning expe- their abilities, not only to learn, but to be abilities. A good theme reflects a child’s ing for quality daycare.” riences to her family and yours. In her own curious, to love learning and (I hope) to experience in the world.” Ellen Wheatley, administrator of the words, Jennifer writes on her blog, “I am become life-long learners,” Jennifer An article published by www.pbs.org state’s Child Development Bureau, thankful that my work gives me ideas of relates. /teachers reinforces and recommends the announced that effective October 1, for things to do with my children and reassur- “The kits I have developed for World thematic approach for teaching young- the first time in New Hampshire state his- ance about my own parenting efforts. I of Wonder are geared towards infants, sters. According to their article, tory, a waiting list for families requiring hope that the materials I have developed toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten- “Thematic units provide one of the best child care assistance would be put into will also help others. I hope to give other ers and created for use by parents, teachers vehicles for integrating content areas in a effect. Over a thousand families could be parents more confidence in their efforts to or care providers,” says Jennifer. “They way that makes sense to children. It helps impacted after a dramatic increase in teach their children. And I hope to ease keep kids curious by introducing learning them make connections and to transfer enrollment drained state resources. the pressures on teachers and childcare through books, puppets, puzzles and toys knowledge they learn and apply that A 2008 report by the Washington, professionals as they try to meet the needs of various shapes and colors. With each knowledge in a meaningful way.” D.C.-based National Women’s Law of the children and families they work kit, I provide binders containing activity In addition to educational props and Center found many states are dealing with with.” ideas that may, for example, teach math activities, Jennifer’s preschool curriculum budget pressures and unable to provide It’s nice to know that the Jennifers of through music or science through art.” bundle includes planning and assessment adequate child services. the world are out there, working to make World of Wonder provides “Small forms, materials to encourage family “Without additional resources for child the world a better place, one child at a Wonders - At home series” kits which pro- involvement, and information for teacher care assistance, this trend is likely to not time. vide activities for children and parents. professional development. All of her offer- only continue but to get worse,” the report If you would like more information The “Just for” age-related kits address the ings follow the National Association for said. about WOW kits, visit Jennifer on the specific needs of child care centers and the Education of Young Children There is some hope that the recently web at www.wowkits.com or give her a call “Family Child Care” kits are designed for (NAEYC) guidelines for developmentally enacted stimulus package might provide at 877-WOW-KITS (969-5487). ▲ the caretakers engaged in a home-based appropriate practice. child care business. Need for early childhood educators Some kits have names like “This is an exciting but scary time for “Construction Zone,” “Ocean,” the world of early childhood education “Dinosaurs,” “In the Garden,” “Land of and care,” explains Jennifer. “On the one Castles,” “Marvelous Me” and “Fantastic hand, now more than ever, people are rec-

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A7 Smashing good time at the Sandwich Fair

Strong White Horse. The pulling ring Spinning Into The Night. The ferris was a popular place on opening day of the wheel spins into the night on opening day 99th Sandwich Fair, in Sandwich. of the 99th Sandwich Fair, in Sandwich.

Joy on the Merry-Go-Round. This young girl expresses her enjoyment of the Merry- Go-Round, at the 99th Sandwich Fair, on Oct. 10. (Dennis Coughlin Photos)

Colorful Equestrian. It was a colorful day at the equestrian events at the 99th Sandwich Fair, in Sandwich.

Young Man and Cow. This young man takes a break from his busy duties at the Zero Gravity. Riders defy gravity at the Sandwich Fair, with one of the cows he's Sandwich Fair, on the Zero Gravity ride Saturday Night At The Fair. Fairgoers enjoy a cool Saturday night at the Sandwich been tending to. on the Midway. Fair, in Sandwich, on Oct.10.

Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Sports Highlights

Fast times at Kennett High Eagle male harriers record fastest team time in 13 years By Joshua Spaulding minutes. The Eagles also had two more Sports Editor runners come in under 20 minutes. CONWAY — As is usually the case, the Ryan Kasianchuk finished 42nd in Kennett Invitational ran smoothly on 19:32 and Brian Fox rounded out the Thursday, Oct. 8, and Kennett cross scoring in 48th in 19:38. Ryan Goodson country coach Bernie Livingston had was 60th in 20:24, while Ethan many people to thank for making it hap- Chalmers ran to 80th place in 23:09 pen. after playing the National Anthem on “The people who came in and helped the violin prior to the race. Nick in the afternoon did a spectacular job,” Laravee-Dewar was 110th in 27:45. Livingston said. “Without these people Livingston added extra praise for the we couldn’t even try to put on a meet volunteers who stepped up to help out like that.” during the race, including many mem- As for the results, Livingston could- bers of the White Mountain Milers. He n’t have been more pleased, as the also offered a thanks to the many parents Eagles had 16 runners record personal who brought in food for the kids to best times. enjoy following the race. “It really was a good day all around “Everything just clicked,” the veteran for our team,” Livingston said. coach said. “It was as good a day as we’ve “Literally everyone had a good race and had all the way around.” I thought the whole thing went off with- The Eagles will head off to Plymouth out a hitch.” for the penultimate meet of the regular Danielle Mason (left), Quin Schreiber and Emmaline Ashe (obscured) run as a group The Eagles were in some fast compa- season on Friday, Oct. 16, set to begin at during the Kennett Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 8. ny, as Coe-Brown and Oyster River fin- 4:15 p.m. ▲ (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) ished first and second in both the boys’ and girls’ competition, with Kingswood taking third and the Eagles finishing fourth, ahead of Plymouth and Gorham. Additionally, the course record for the girls, set in 2006, was shattered by 19 seconds, as Coe-Brown’s Corey Dowe finished in 18:42. Second-place Marina Slavin of Oyster River also beat the former course record time. The Eagle girls recorded the fastest team time they’ve put together in the last two years. Hannah Wright led the way for Kennett with a 17th place finish in 21:31. Molly Shannon wasn’t far behind in 25th place in 22:34. The quartet of Quin Schreiber (33rd, 23:38), Sianna Streeter (34th, 23:43), Danielle Mason (35th, 23:51) and Emmaline Ashe (36th, also 23:51) finished in order to help round out the scoring for the Eagles. Sarah Hernandez ran to 46th place in a time of 24:49, while Christine Fournier was 58th in 25:53. Ke Cawley came home 62nd in 26:47, with Caylee Daigle in 66th place in 27:23 and Grace Townsend 67th in 27:27. Mallory Tinkham was 72nd in 28:02. After the race, Livingston had to go back a long way to find a boys’ team time that was faster than his squad recorded on Thursday. In fact, the average of 18:40 was the fastest since 1996. Peter Haine was the top Kennett runner, placing 16th overall in 18:03, with Sean Doherty and Dalton L’Heureux finishing back-to-back in 20th and 21st place in 18:22 and 18:26, respectively. Nick Jenis was 33rd overall in 18:59, the fourth Eagle under 19 Brennick suffers shoulder injury in Homecoming victory over Monadnock By Joshua Spaulding Sports Editor NORTH CONWAY — Sometimes wins come with a price, and the Kennett football team’s Homecoming win over Monadnock was one of those wins. The Eagles, who easily rolled to a 33- 6 win over the Huskies in a dreary Friday night in the Mount Washington Valley, saw star running back Max FOOTBALL continues Page A10

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A9 Sports Highlights

Kennett High Girls’ Soccer Eagle girls net first win of the season By Joshua Spaulding “We certainly had plenty of chances,” Sports Editor Moore said. “We had lots of shots on goal, NORTH CONWAY — Since the begin- but we just couldn’t finish.” ning of the season, Kennett girls’ soccer He noted that the Eagles had plenty of coach Bob Moore and assistant Jess chances, but not following the shot hurt Sherman have been telling their charges to them on a number of occasions. follow the ball to the net on a shot. “But Kim followed the shot, the keeper On Thursday, Oct. 8, the preaching bobbled it and she had a huge net and she paid off, as Kim Henigan followed a shot to put it in,” Moore said. “We preach it every the net and netted a tally in double over- day at practice and in games.” time, lifting the Eagles to their first win of For the Eagles, the prospect of another the season, a 1-0 victory over rival double-overtime game was surely not Plymouth. something high on their lists, as they were The Eagles, who have been playing coming off one just two days earlier at short of bodies all year long, were playing Gary Millen Stadium against White in their second double-overtime game of Mountains Regional. Kendra Strong chases down a ball under the lights at Gary Millen Stadium during JV the week, and their fourth of the season. In that contest, Kendra Strong got the action against White Mountains. She scored the varsity team’s lone goal earlier in the However, this was the first time they’d Eagles on the board in the first half, pop- evening in a 2-1 loss. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) come out on top. ping a shot over the head of a charging “Our girls were pretty pumped up,” said Spartan keeper for a 1-0 lead, which the and the ball bounced from her hands,” that’s for sure.” Moore. Eagles held through halftime. Moore said. “We had a chance to clear it The JV girls, also playing under the The Eagles and Bobcats battled for Strong also had another scoring chance and we didn’t. Gary Millen Stadium lights, dropped a 2-1 about 95 minutes, with neither team able for the Eagles but couldn’t quite convert, “We made an error and they capital- decision to the Spartans. Many of the var- to get on the board. It marked the second and the Spartans were able to tie the game ized,” he continued. “They pulled up one sity girls did double duty on the night, double-overtime game the two teams have in the second half, sending it to overtime of their backs who is really aggressive and meaning some played more than 150 min- played this season, as the squads tied 2-2 on and eventually double overtime. they finished it.” utes of soccer. Sept. 1. In the second extra session, the Spartans Moore was not disappointed in his The Eagles will finish up the travel sea- While the Eagles didn’t score in the first capitalized on an Eagle error and netted team’s effort, noting it was a good effort all son with a road game at Oyster River on 95 minutes, they did have plenty of chances the game-winner after nearly 100 minutes around. Friday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. and will host to get on the board and put the contest of soccer. “We have a few things to keep work- Laconia, under the lights on Tuesday, Oct. away early. “Brie (keeper Brie Roberts) came out ing on,” he said. “But we’re pretty fit, 20, at 6 p.m. in the season’s final contest. ▲

returned the ensuing punt 40 yards to pass into the end zone and the waiting scooted into the end zone for a 21-6 Football set the Eagles up at the 30-yard line. hands of Matt Lautenschlager. Spoor lead with 7:44 to play in the half. On first down, quarterback Scott drilled the extra point and with 3:09 to Monadnock looked like they might Continued from Page A9 Saunders hit Mike Larson for a 25-yard play in the opening quarter, the Eagles get on the board on the ensuing drive, gain and two plays later, Brennick car- had a 14-0 lead. but a huge open field tackle by Nik Brennick exit the game late in the third ried in from the five-yard line to give the Monadnock took over and ran out Gagnon and a backfield tackle by Spoor quarter with a shoulder injury, an injury Eagles the lead. Logan Spoor booted the the clock on the first quarter with a solid helped quelch the rally and the Eagles that was serious enough for him to not extra point and it was 7-0 Eagles, with drive that combined passes and runs and took over on downs. return and could also mean his loss for 8:14 to play in the first quarter. less than a minute into the second quar- Larson made a nice grab on the first the remainder of the season. The Huskies did get another first ter the Huskies found the end zone for play from scrimmage, but the running “I’m more concerned about Max down on the next drive, but a sack by the first time. The extra point missed backs took over the rest of the way, as right now,” said coach Ken Sciacca after Brennick and Josh Potter set them back and it was 14-6 with 11:06 to play in the Gadomski, Brennick and Baillargeon his team had moved to 4-2 in Division six yards on that first down and eventu- half. moved the ball nicely up the field. IV play. “Not only is he a captain and a ally the visitors punted away. The Eagles appeared to have scored Baillargeon took it in from the 10-yard leader, he’s a great kid and a great foot- Kennett again moved the ball quickly, two plays later, as Baillargeon raced 60 line with 27 seconds left in the half, giv- ball player.” as Brennick ran for 13 yards on first yards to the end zone, but a penalty ing Kennett a 27-6 lead at the break. The Eagles have an advantage of hav- down and Saunders hit Matt Gadomski brought the ball back. On third and 20, The Eagles came out strong in the ing a solid stable of running backs and for nine yards. Gadomski then ran for John McCarthy broke loose for a first second half and took the opening drive they all carried their weight against the the first down. After a Tanner down run and Baillargeon and Brennick 65 yards for a touchdown. Brennick, Huskies on Friday night. Baillargeon five-yard run, Saunders hit moved the ball past midfield with solid Gadomski and Spoor carried on the The visitors opened with a couple of Jeff Sires for a 37-yard completion, giv- runs. drive and Saunders hit Baillargeon with solid plays from scrimmage, but the ing the Eagles first and goal at the Baillargeon then busted loose on sec- a screen pass for a key first down. Eagle defense held tight and Brennick seven-yard line. Saunders then drilled a ond and seven from the 32-yard line and Baillargeon took the ball in from 13 yards out for the touchdown with 8:18 to play in the quarter, ending the scor- H C H T TTH ing at 33-6. A IIN P A 16 IIN R .. Monadnock was able to move the ball K T T PP Y C on the next drive, but stops from Ryan M LE O PU L L G A IIN Hughes and Levi Bescos and a defensive V N IIN G Ride through the countryside of Mt. Washington Valley break-up by Baillargeon kept them from BE getting it to the end zone. 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Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Kennett High Boys’ Soccer Bernier, Pray lead Eagles to Homecoming win By Joshua Spaulding Plymouth tested Eagle keeper Andy number of quality scoring chances, includ- Sports Editor Pray a number of times in the early part of ing one diving to his right. The Bobcats NORTH CONWAY — It was rainy and a the game and the Eagle goalie was up to also had a couple of shots sail wide and bit chilly as the Kennett boys’ soccer team the task, turning away a number of scoring couldn’t convert on anything, sending the took on Plymouth as part of Homecoming chances from the visitors. two teams to halftime with no score. on Friday, Oct. 9. Chris Andreani, Bernier and Tanner The two teams went back and forth a But when the final whistle blew, it Van Coesant all had offensive opportuni- bunch as the second half got under way, would’ve been tough to find an Eagle who ties that came up just a bit short of getting with Pray making a quick save at one end, was complaining about the weather, as in the net and Eli Mitchell and Graham while the Eagles turned around and had a Austin Bernier buried a shot in the back of Rioux also couldn’t come up with the right scoring chance denied at the other end. the net off a corner kick from Zach Switaj kick to put the ball past the Plymouth Pray, who made a great leaping save on with 10 minutes to play, lifting the Eagles keeper. a shot seemingly destined for the back of to a 1-0 win over their rivals from However, at the other end, Pray was the net, also got some defensive help from Plymouth. holding the Bobcats at bay, turning away a Dylan Murphy, who headed away a Graham Rioux tries to leap over the Plymouth goalie during action Oct. 9 in rainy North Conway. Kennett High Volleyball (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo)

Eagles hold off Knights in net battle Plymouth corner kick attempt at the corner of the goal. By Joshua Spaulding Gilmore got the Eagles righted, but a pair More Eagles After some significant pressure from Sports Editor of aces from Felicia Wilbur brought the The Eagles hosted Winnisquam on the Plymouth offense, the Eagles finally WOLFEBORO — The Kennett and Knights to a 22-22 tie. Tied at 23, Jost Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of Homecoming got moving in the right direction, as Switaj Kingswood volleyball teams met up in stepped to the line for the Eagles and festivities and dropped a 3-0 decision to the hit Bernier with a nice pass and Bernier Wolfeboro on Oct. 7 and for the second drilled two aces to give the visitors the 25- Bears. The Eagles played much of the sent one ahead to Nick Calitri for another time this year, the Eagles recorded a 3-0 23 win. game without Gilmore and Guerringue, scoring chance. win over their county rivals from the south. Kingswood took an early 3-1 lead in who were taking the SATs down the hall. Finally, with 10 minutes to play, Bernier The first game went Kennett’s way game three, with Beckwith recording an Kali Taylor arrived just as the game started drilled home the ball off a corner kick to early, as the visitors jumped out to a 12-0 ace and Dunn chipping in at the net, but an and missed the opening few points as well. give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. lead. Three aces from Tasha Jost and a nice ace from Guerringue helped bring the “If we had kept it on Friday, who The Eagles went looking for more, placement shot by Lia Gilmore helped the Eagles back to a 3-3 tie. knows,” Judge said. “But I told the girls, for with Bernier, Seth Davison, Van Coesant, Eagles open up the big lead to start the The two teams battled back and forth, being in different positions, they played Andreani and Switaj all teaming up to put game. Kingswood couldn’t get a lot going, but Chick proved to be the difference. really great.” the offensive pressure on the Plymouth though Kelsey Libby netted a pair of aces With Kingswood up by a 5-3 score, Chick The Eagles hung tough in the early end of the field. However, the ball wasn’t and Meghan Murfey and Jenna Sharrow stepped to the serving line and rattled off portion of the first game, as Kaitlin Taylor heading to the back of the net, as a couple had nice shots to pull Kingswood back to 12 points in a row, including seven aces, recorded three aces and propelled the hosts of Bernier shots just missed by inches, within six at 15-9. A Tira Demeritt ace pushing her team to a 15-5 lead. to a 9-3 lead before Winnisquam came keeping it a 1-0 game. pulled Kingswood to within five, but A Dunn block got Kingswood back on barreling back. The visitors caught the Plymouth made a last-ditch effort to tie strong play from Lee Guerringue and Kali track, but they couldn’t close the gap right Eagles and took the lead at 13-11 before the game, with Mike Anderson making a Taylor and another ace from Jost helped away, as Kaitlin Taylor got the Eagles back the Eagles did get back on track with more strong defensive play and Pray punching the Eagles pull away and walk off with a on the scoreboard. Sharrow had an ace for strong play from Kaitlin Taylor. away a shot on a corner kick attempt as 25-12 win. Kingswood and Kaitlin Taylor had one for However, it wasn’t enough, as the Bears time was running down. The second game things went a bit bet- Kennett. Beckwith had a nice shot down pulled away and took a 25-16 win in the “The first 10 or 12 minutes we con- ter for the Knights, as the two teams bat- the line and Murfey added a strong play for first game. trolled a bit, but after that they definitely tled right down to the wire. the Knights, who cut the gap to 18-13, but The two teams matched evenly in the had some pressure on us,” said Kennett Rachel Kurzawa started the game with the Eagles got another ace from start of the second game, with Casey coach George Cole. “They’re a better an ace for Kingswood, but Gilmore came Guerringue and one from Chick to finish Blakely and Caroline Sanborn recording team than their record indicates.” back with a kill for Kennett to tie the game off the 25-18 win. points for the Eagles. Kali Taylor had a The Eagle coach noted that this was the at one. Kennett pulled out to a slight lead, “They didn’t roll over (in the second couple of good kills and an ace to keep the fourth one-goal game his team had won but Ellen Dunn tied the game at three with game) and previous teams would’ve rolled game close. The Eagles actually tied the this year, a nice change from previous a nice shot. Taylor helped pull Kennett over,” Eagle coach Jocelyn Judge stated. contest at nine, but the visitors kept pulling years, when they dropped a number of ahead and an Alyssa Chick ace pushed the “It’s stick-to-it-ness, they get down but away and despite strong play from Jost and one-goal games throughout the season. lead a bit more, but Libby had three aces in they still keep playing.” Blakely, walked off with a 25-13 win in “Hopefully this is a start of big games a row to pull Kingswood even then push She also noted that the success at the game two. that set us up for the playoffs,” Cole said. the Knights to the lead at 7-6. Taylor service line helped mask a few other prob- The third game started tough for the The Eagles also bounced back nicely helped bring the Eagles back to the lead, lems that the team had in Wolfeboro. Eagles, as they fell behind 3-0 then 6-2, but following a tough 1-0 loss at Berlin on but a kill from Brittany Newlin tied the “Our serves definitely covered up our they rallied back to tie the game at six. The Tuesday, Oct. 6. game at nine. lacking things,” she said. “But one of our game remained tied at nine and after the “It was nice to bounce back after that With the game tied at 10, Kaitlin Taylor goals is to serve well and another is to visitors took an 11-9 lead, Gilmore cut the tough game at Berlin,” Cole said. “We had an ace and two points later added receive well.” lead to one with a nice tip. controlled the whole game.” another one. While her sister Kali helped “Until you commit to defense, you However, the Bears then ran the table The Eagles gave up just one goal and it with a couple kills, Kaitlin Taylor added yet aren’t going to win games,” said Knight the rest of the way, closing out a 25-10 win. came on a throw-in that slipped off of another ace and stretched the Kennett lead coach Mary Wakefield. “We’ve been work- Judge praised Chick’s defensive play, as Pray’s fingers and into the net. to 20-10 before the Knights got back on ing on defense all year and until they get a she recorded 10 digs on the afternoon. The Eagles will finish the season with a the board. handle on it, we’ll keep losing.” The Eagles are on the road to home game against Oyster River on The solid serving of Taylor Benjamin She noted that the serve receive (part of Somersworth on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. and will head to brought the Knights back, as Sarah defense in volleyball) was the key aspect of and will finish the season with a home Laconia for a 6 p.m. game on Tuesday, Beckwith chipped in with a couple of solid the game with the Eagles, and where the game against Plymouth on Monday, Oct. Oct. 20. ▲ kills and the Knights cut the lead to 20-19. Knights struggled the most. 19, also at 6 p.m. ▲ MUMS THE WORD! 9AM - 6PM Daily MUMS Great Colors • 7 Sizes! PERENNIALS - Great Selection - $1.00 pot

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A11 Valley Focus & Folks

Leadership North Country at Tip Top House. White Mountains Comm- unity College's Leadership North Country program is beginning its sixth year. With nine monthly sessions held in different locations throughout the North Country, the first session was held at the Tip Top House on Mt. Washington on Sept. 8. Attendees But where’s the colorful foliage? Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward of Jackson, included: first row (left to right), Elizabeth Thompson, Diane Alinovi, Tom Austin, Shana Myers of Jackson and Pat McCabe of Intervale recently traveled with their Brian Walker. Second row (left to right): Todd Ross, Pat Finnigan Allen, Joanne trusty copy of the Ear and several others to the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The photo Archambault, Laurie Carrier, third row (left to right): Kevin Shyne, Kathy Frenette, was taken in the front yard of the house they rented for the week. Tamara Allen (Courtesy Photo) (Mountain Ear Travel Photo)

Taking care of the caregiver Using drumming and music for healing, relaxation BERLIN — Recognizing that those strations in which participants work the ensemble Cabildo as well as rotat- who care for elderly and ill patients with conga drums, cowbells, agogo ing adjunct for Bowdoin College’s or family members don’t often take bells, shekeres, and claves in an inter- World Music Ensemble, he has per- time for themselves, percussionist active cooperative exchange. Focus formed with Flora Purim & Airto, Sun Michael Wingfield will offer two will be on call and response, group Ra, Richie Havens, and the Portland workshops for caregivers, one from 4 dynamics, team building, cooperative Symphony Orchestra. Along with to 5 p.m. at Androscoggin Valley play and tapping into body rhythms. A conducting scores of residencies at Home Care Services, 795 Main dynamic, supportive environment is schools throughout New England, Street in Berlin, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, fostered, he said, with special emphasis Michael was taken on by the Healing and the other from 6:30-8 p.m. at on the unique work/life demands of Arts Initiative to present at venues Weeks Medical Center, Route 116, in medical professionals and caregivers. such as Crotched Mountain, Vermont Whitefield, on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Absolutely no experience is necessary. Veteran’s Home, and Tewksbury The “Care for the Caregiver” work- “These workshops give them a (Mass.) Hospital. He is on the N.H. shops offer nursing home and senior cathartic experience, and introduce State Council for the Arts Artists’ ros- center staff, home health care them to a different play modality,” said ter. providers, and family members the Wingfield. Many of the techniques The workshops are part of opportunity to release and interpret learned in this workshop can be used Wingfield’s week-long residency in the challenges of their daily working appropriately with caregivers’ clients. the North Country, beginning on Oct. life through Afro-Caribbean drum- Wingfield has over 25 years of 19, part of the Arts and Health for Michael Wingfield dances with a workshop ming, song and movement. experience in the rhythm and song of Seniors series presented by the Arts participant. (Photo by Ken Williams) Wingfield uses hands-on demon- the African New World. Director of Alliance of Northern New Hampshire, with partial funding from a grant from the N.H. State Council on the Arts. Wingfield is the second artist in the Arts and Health for Seniors series. In September, Jeanne Limmer, a dancer and movement specialist, provided workshops in nursing homes and senior centers across the region, from Berlin to Haverhill, including a Hospice/caregiver workshop. In upcoming months, the Arts Alliance will welcome a storyteller, an Irish harper and a Saori weaver, all of whom will work with elderly in a variety of workshops and public performances. Cost of the “Care for the Caregiver” workshop is $10, but scholarships are available to those who need them. Pre-registration is requested. To register or for additional information, contact the Arts Alliance at 323-7302 or 837-2275 or [email protected]. ▲

Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Passages

Births Merlino’s following the services. In lieu Plymouth State University in 2002. He Alexander William Carr of flowers, donations may be sent to the works in internet marketing and is cur- Alexander William Carr was born on Methodist Church, Box 315, Conway, rently the On-line Marketing Manager Oct. 4 to Jennifer Wohlert and Ronald NH 03818. for Rezolve Group (Studentaid.com) in Carr of Conway. The Furber and White Funeral Boston. The 8-pound, 14-ounce boy was Home was in charge of arrangements. Amanda graduated from the born at Memorial Hospital in North University of Rhode Island and holds a Conway. Weddings master’s degree from the University of Maternal grandparents are Viola and Massachusetts/Boston in gerontology. Henry Paquette of Barefoot Bay, Fla., Lutze-Phillips She currently works at CareScout, and Sue and Larry Wohlert of Lantana, Joan, Stephen and Linda Fox Phillips where she develops and implements care Fla. of Conway, are delighted to announce plans for elders, enabling them to either Paternal grandmother is Barbara the marriage of their son, Ethan live at home or in assisted care facilities. Hodge of Center Ossipee. Borthwick Phillips, to Amanda Alyse After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia Alexander joins siblings, Jennell, Lutze on Saturday, Sept. 12. in the Caribbean, the couple will live in Sawyer and Sophia at home. Amanda is the daughter of Peter and their new home in Westwood, Mass., Bonnie Lutze of Hull, Mass. The wed- where they will be joined by their dog Liam Hamilton Kennett ding was held at the Atlantica in Angie whom they adopted from the Liam Hamilton Kennett was born on Cohasset, Mass., where family and Conway Area Humane Society. Oct. 5 to Sarah and Douglas Kennett of friends danced happily for many hours Announcements of births, Chocorua. to celebrate their marriage. Editor’s Note: adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths The 8-pound, 3-ounce boy was born Roger Drew Ethan’s wedding party included his and memorial services may be sent to the at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. best man, Rob Bolduc, formerly of Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, Maternal grandparents are Robert Army for two years before he met and Conway, his brothers Andrew and P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or and Helen Moody of Chocorua. married Sheila Lucy of Conway in 1970. Nicholas, Amanda’s twin brother Peter, emailed to [email protected]. Paternal grandmother is Carol They were together 38 years and had and Steve Voss, a college friend. Items must be submitted by Monday noon Kennett of Somers, Conn. three endearing sons, Philip of Center Amanda was attended by seven child- for publication on the following Thursday. Liam joins siblings Charlotte, Kayla Conway, Aron of Dummer and Brandon hood and college friends, including her We are glad to publish engagement and and Emily at home. of East Conway Road. maid of honor, sister-in-law Meg Lutze. wedding photos (enclose self-addressed, Roger was owner of North Conway Ethan is a 1998 graduate from stamped envelope and kindly print address Disposal from 1971 until January 1, Kennett High School. He earned his Deaths on back of photo for photo return). Clinton I. Burke 2009 when his son Brandon took over bachelor’s degree in marketing from Clinton I. Burke, of Charlotte, N.C., the business. passed away Oct. 6. Born and reared in He is predeceased by his father, Elwin Bartlett, he was the last surviving child Drew, of Silver Lake, his mother, of the late Joe and Alice Burke. Barbara Drew of Conway, two brothers, His life journey began at an early age. Roy and Raymond, and a twin sister, At 15, he worked winters on the formi- Roslie. dable Mount Washington, cross-coun- He leaves behind his sister, Carol try skiing or snowshoeing eight to 12 King, of Silver Lake, and two nephews, miles to the summit to work in winter Elwin and Gilbert King; two grand- temperatures of -35 degrees with winds daughters, Maria and Amber; and four of up to 200 miles per hour. So was grandsons, Mitchell, Gage, Mason and forged his work ethic. Going off to War Michael. in 1941 with the Navy, he served aboard Roger was an good, honest man of the USS Radford and for his service “Simple Pleasures” and few wants. His received the Bronze Star, Meritorious dear family meant the world to him and Service, and Medal of Valor. he offered much common sense and Upon the war’s end, he returned to good advice. Along with farming, he his beloved New Hampshire with his enjoyed guiding hunting and fishing bride, Priscilla. He lost Priscilla after 63 trips, playing poker and being with his years of marriage enduring together the many friends. He will truly be missed by joys and pitfalls of life. From the day of many. her passing until his own, his greatest Services were held Wednesday, Oct. longing was to be returned to her side. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Methodist Church He was a 40-year member of Mount in Conway with Rev. Sue Davidson offi- Washington Lodge #87 AF & AM, ciating. Burial was at the Conway Bektash Temple, and passed the 32nd Village Cemetery. There were no visit- degrees of the Scottish Rites. He raised ing hours. A reception was held at Ethan and Amanda Phillips three sons and by example taught them the values of honesty, work ethic and love of God, Country and family. He lost his eldest son, Joe in 1985. His two sons, Jerry and Clint, Jr. and wives, Wendy and Sandy, survive him, as do three grandsons, Noah, Caleb and Elijah, their wives, one granddaughter, Raine, and a great-grandson, Shamus. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his 11 brothers and sisters. A celebration of Clint’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Bartlett Congregational Church in Bartlett, with interment at Bartlett Village cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rotary Flight of Honor, P.O. Box 495, Gastonia, NC 28053, or the donor’s charity of choice. The family cannot begin to express all their gratitude to the staff and doc- tors of CMC Main, 11th Floor ICU, who made Clint’s last days not only peaceful, but memorable.

Roger Elwin Drew Roger Elwin Drew, 61, of East Conway Road, passed in the evening of Oct. 9 after a courageous battle with cancer for two years. His loving family was at his bedside at the Ponderosa. Roger graduated from Kennett High School in Conway and served in the

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A13 Business News &&MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

New tower guns help Cranmore open Business Brief more early season terrain Cranmore Mountain adds 80 tower snow guns NORTH CONWAY — Cranmore Gibson Trail, down to Beginner’s Mountain, located in the heart of Luck. Guns will also be positioned on North Conway Village, announced it high traffic trails including Upper would be making significant invest- Hurricane to Middle, allowing the ments in its snowmaking equipment mountain to provide the best in snow with the addition of 80 new energy- conditions on the busiest day. efficient tower snow guns. New tower guns will also be added The new equipment represents an to the blue cruiser favorite Skimeister, almost 80 percent increase in the lining the trail from top to bottom. resort’s inventory of snow tower guns. This, in addition to the installation of Not only will the new guns produce tower guns on Artist Falls trail two more snow more quickly, they’ll also years ago, will give Cranmore superior require far less electricity to operate. snowmaking on virtually every major “Snowmaking represents the major- route down the mountain. ity of our energy use,” stated Cranmore has invested close to half Cranmore General Manager Ben a million dollars for this coming winter Wilcox. “These new guns will allow us including the snowmaking improve- to make up to three times more snow ments and facility upgrades and than traditional snow guns. The guns repairs, the largest investment in sev- also use less air, which means lower eral years at the 73-year-old resort. Marc and Maria Donaldson, owners of the Darby Field Inn in Albany. energy consumption, and therefore we Cranmore was recognized as the (Rachael Brown/Mountain Ear Photo) will be reducing our carbon footprint 2009 Tourism and Hospitality Business as well.” Cranmore has been known as of the Year by Business N.H. Darby Field Inn: 30 years of innkeeping an environmental leader in the ski Magazine. The prestigious award was industry since 2003, when the moun- given to Cranmore based on its suc- By Rachael Brown owes a lot to the Japanese chef, his tain was the first to convert its groom- cessful business growth over the last Contributing Writer brother and his dad, all whom gave him ing fleet to biodiesel fuel. two years, its community support, and 1979 WAS A HARD YEAR TO good advice. Another benefit of the new equip- its commitment to employees and the buy a business. It was especially diffi- As far as the restaurant side of the ment is its ability to make snow at environment. cult to purchase a country inn in a business, Donaldson says, “The hardest higher temperatures. Cranmore was also rated No. 5 in tourist area, dependent on tourists part [of owning an inn], is running the “We can make snow at temperatures the East for best resort in 2009 by from afar, spectacular fall foliage and restaurant. The Darby Field is a full four degrees higher than older model readers of Snoweast Magazine. Its ter- mounds of winter snow. You see, in service country inn offering a full tower guns,” continued Wilcox. “It’s rain parks were ranked No. 3 in the 1979 there was a gas crisis, an October breakfast and fine candlelit dining. easy to see how this will allow us to East by the same publication. New snowstorm which killed the foliage and Comfort food is served in the pub. make more snow in those critical early Hampshire magazine also ranked the 1979-1980 winter season was dry — Donaldson says his son is now work- season periods and open more terrain Cranmore’s wine dinners as best in the no snow: no tourists. ing with him and they work on menu more quickly.” state for mountain top dining in 2008. However, this series of events didn’t changes. The pub and dining room are The new tower guns will be set up For more information about deter Marc and Maria Donaldson from open to the public. on its popular Easy Street beginner Cranmore, visit www.cranmore.com or pursuing their dream of owning a Speaking of changes, Donaldson has trail off the summit, extending to the call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI. ▲ country inn. Now, some 30 years later seen many in his career. “The market and with their dream still going strong, place has changed a lot,” he says. He Marc Donaldson, owner of the Darby explains that in the late 70s and early Field Inn and Restaurant in Albany, 80s, the only hotel on the strip [Route tells his story. 16, North Conway] was the Red Jacket. “I began in the restaurant business, Now there are more chain hotels, more worked for a Japanese Master Chef bed and breakfast inns and more con- [Hiroshi Hayashi], traveled to Japan for dos for rent. “It is a much bigger pie to a year and then said, ‘What do I do choose from,” says Donaldson. next?’” In the late ’70s, Donaldson says, Guests want different amenities, inns were just beginning to become too. It used to be guests were happy popular. He knew of a New York cou- with a double bed and a private bath ple who had just purchased a Vermont explains Donaldson. inn and needed a chef — Donaldson, “Today, the minimum size bed who wanted to live in the country, took requested is queen size, we had to mod- the position. Not too long after, ify all our antique beds, guests want Donaldson and his wife, Maria, pur- private baths, jacuzzis and fireplaces,” chased the Darby Field Inn and he says. Rooms in the inn have queen Restaurant in Albany. and king beds, fireplaces, flat screen Donaldson credits the Japanese chef TVs and gas fireplaces. for planting the seed to buy a country After all these years and all the inn. It also helped that Donaldson changes, Donaldson still feels lucky. worked in an inn. “This isn’t an easy business, but it is a “When the broker showed me the great place to live, a great place to raise inn, I fell in love with it; the inn need- a family. I have no regrets; it’s been a ed a lot of work. The work is on going wonderful experience. I have met lots and it doesn’t end,” he says. The busi- of great people, and this [owning an ness of innkeeping is on-going, requir- inn] has allowed me to travel without ing hard work, long hours and week- leaving home,” he says. ends. What’s kept Donaldson in this On any given night half the house business for 30 years? can be filled with guests from all over “Stubborness,” he says. And adds, “I the world. “We have even had guests have had good luck, good advice, and visiting from Siberia!” says having a background in the restaurant Donaldson. ▲ business helps.” Donaldson says he

Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Award based on nearly 50,000 reviews submitted to bedandbreakfast.com Inn at Ellis River named ‘Best in New England’ by BedandBreakfast.com JACKSON — For the third year in a of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2009- online B&B directory and reservation BedandBreakfast.com writer Sandy row, The Inn at Ellis River of Jackson, 2010. Awards are based upon a qualita- network worldwide. Soule. “Clearly, the Inn at Ellis River has received a Best of BedandBreakfast tive and quantitative review of the near- “We’re delighted that inngoers con- earned its stellar reviews from inngoers .com Award. The Inn was selected as ly 50,000 independent reviews submit- cur that the Inn at Ellis River is deserv- for its quality accommodations, break- Best in New England in the annual Best ted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading ing of its accolades from travelers,” said fasts, amenities, and wonderful hospitality and service.” “It’s a true honor to be chosen for a Best of BedandBreakfast.com award, and Prime leaf peepin’ leads to traffic and spending increases in MWV we thank our guests for the positive reviews that resulted in this award,” Stunning reds, oranges and yellows bring green to the Valley stated Lyn Norris-Baker, Inn at Ellis River innkeeper. NORTH CONWAY — A survey of the weekend in 2008.” Stables, concurred that they welcomed For a complete list of all winners, Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Shops and attractions weren’t the only more families for horseback riding this year including regional and international Commerce membership comparing businesses to report increases in sales this than last year. Best of BedandBreakfast.com Award win- Columbus Day Weekend 2009 with 2008 Columbus Day weekend, as lodging mem- In general, businesses seemed encour- ners, visit www.BedandBreakfast. revealed optimistic results for area business- bers who responded to the survey remained aged with the increased business that com and click Winners 2009-2010. ▲ es. The majority of businesses responding to confident, too. Columbus Day Weekend brought. the survey were extremely positive, with “The combination of peak foliage, a “Overall, we were pleased with the more than 80 percent claiming that business good weather forecast and two fairs in our Columbus Day business. The excellent either stayed the same or increased over last area all contributed to our best Columbus weather certainly helped. There seemed to MMEELLLLOO year. Day 10-day span in five years,” said be an increase in couples 30 and up travel- “Brilliant foliage combined with great Tamworth’s Gilman Tavern Inn owners Bill ing, as well as Canadians,” said Terry weather, two fairs, festivals and many other and Linda Jones. Additionally, 87 percent of O’Brien, owner of Red Parka Steakhouse TTHHEE events, sales and promotions, culminated in respondents to the MWVCC survey said and Pub. a very strong weekend for Mt. Washington that occupancy rates increased or stayed the After a successful Columbus Day week- MMOOVVEERR Valley,” stated the Mt. Washington Valley same this Columbus Day weekend com- end driven by the spectacular display of fall Chamber of Commerce’s Executive pared to 2008. The majority of lodging foliage, Mt. Washington Valley businesses Specializing in: Director, Janice Crawford. respondents said that occupancy remained look forward to the typically busy holiday Local, Interstate & According to the MWVCC survey dis- the same compared to last year. Yet in this shopping season from now until Dec. 24. tributed on Sunday, Oct. 11, 83 percent of economy, “flat is the new “up,” according to Looking at the future, 53 percent of respon- Commercial Moves. respondents said that business either many businesses. dents predict that business for the upcom- Lowest rates for Interstate. increased or stayed the same for Columbus Calls for availability rang into the Mt. ing holiday shopping season will stay the 10% Senior Citizen discount. Day 2009 compared to 2008. The largest Washington Valley Chamber of Com- same as last year based on advance reserva- majority of respondents (48 percent) said merce’s offices throughout September and tions, sales and events. Yet businesses are that business increased this year over last. heavily last week as last-minute bookers guarded. The largest majority predict that Linda Schuepp, owner of The Penguin made plans to visit Mt. Washington Valley. business will decrease over last year’s holi- Gallery of N.H. commented, “The fall of “Late last month the Chamber received day shopping season, and all concur that 2009 has been our best fall to date. Even enough calls from travelers looking for travelers will continue to look for value. with the recession, it appears we are drawing rooms, that I put out a call to our lodging For more information about these pack- a new set of customers that might have trav- members for their availabilities. This hap- ages, vacation planning resources or on vis- elled farther away than in the past, and with pened at least two weeks earlier than this iting Mt. Washington Valley, visit www. the money they saved, they felt justified to time last year,” said Mt. Washington Valley Mtwashingtonvalley.org or call 1-800-DO- spend a little more buying gifts.” Chamber of Commerce Visitor Services SEE-NH (800-367- 3364). ▲ 603-733-5553 Traffic to Mt. Washington Valley for personnel, Janet Durkee-Prescott. Columbus Day Weekend 2009 was report- When asked what changes respondents edly up over last year, as 87 percent of observed for Columbus Day 2009 vs. 2008, respondents stated that paying guests stayed the majority (44 percent) of respondents the same or increased compared to last year. said they welcomed more Canadians and The majority of respondents (47 percent) fewer families. “It seemed we had less fami- claimed that paying guests increased from lies and more couples or groups of women, last year. Kathy Bennett, Marketing doing early holiday shopping,” said Director at Cranmore Mountain Resort, Schuepp. Yet not everyone agreed with the said, “The Ghoullog saw record breaking family conclusion. Bennett claimed that attendance numbers for this weekend that family attendance increased this year at the not only exceeded our budget but also saw Ghoullog, and Charlene Browne, co-owner, about a 15 percent increase over the same Farm by the River Bed and Breakfast with

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page A15 On the Rockpile

October 6 through 12 Winter conditions are now the norm atop the Rockpile By Mike Finnegan the wind that cranked to exceed the cen- Weather Observer tury mark for the first time this winter, Mount Washington Observatory topping out at 107 mph! above: Care to scrape this wind shield? inter has finally touched the The winds made a slow decline (Mount Washington Observatory Photo) valley below, with many loca- through the day Thursday, but hours of WEATHER Wtions reporting their first freezing rain coated everything in a layer snow of this winter today [Oct. 13]! It is of glaze ice several inches thick. It took a MT. WASHINGTON certainly a time of eagerness for the win- very long time Friday morning for Brian ter lovers out there. and me to deice the truck that had been with visibility up to 120 miles at times. OBSERVATORY Here on the summit we have been left out overnight. This was short lived, as is often the case, Compiled by Observatory Staff experiencing winter conditions for some A warm front moved in Friday morn- and by sunrise the summit was back in Date High Low Prec. Snow time now. Tuesday started with winds ing, warming temperatures and chang- the fog with snow showers. Snow show- Oct 6 31 29 exceeding hurricane force and freezing ing freezing rain and fog back to its ers ended by the afternoon, leaving only TT 734270.83” 1.00” temperatures, but winds subsided as warmer counterpart. Rain continued the familiar freezing fog. 8 32 26 0.21” 0.70” high pressure built in. into the morning hours of Saturday, but High pressure crested over the region 9 41 29 0.24” — Wednesday brought a wide array of tapered as high pressure built in. Monday, clearing the summits around 10 37 19 0.32” — weather, with rain and freezing rain in Temperatures also fell below freezing by noon and moving visibility from 120 feet 11 23 15 0.05” 0.40” the morning, an afternoon thunder- mid-morning as the high pushed a cold to 120 miles. This was quite a welcomed 12 22 14 0.01” 0.20” storm coupled with hail, sleet, and snow, front through. change, as it allowed the summit crew to Highest recorded wind gust, Oct. 7, and snow showers throughout the The summits saw a nice period of see once again the beautiful foliage 107 miles per hour from the West. evening. The highlight, however, was clearing Saturday night into Sunday, below this ice capped mountain. ▲

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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Entertainment Arts Recreation ACT! presents && Patty Larkin in concert Oct. 24

Leaf Peeper Craft Fair in North Singer/songwriter Conway. This moose photo features a chain saw wood carving by master onstage at craftsman, Mark Fontaine, who will be among the more than 75 talented arts The Barnstormers and crafts exhibitors on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, at the North Conway Community Center in the center of North Conway Village. Fontaine will exhibit a variety of his chain saw wood carvings including bears, moose, and eagles. Some of the other exhibits will include scenic jigsaw puzzles, scroll saw creations, quilts, pottery, fine art, handcrafted jewelry, soft sculpture, wearable art, New England photography, tole painting, seasonal florals, musical snowmen, gourmet dips/fudge/ jellies and jams, N.H. maple syrups and lots more! Free admission. The craft fair Arts Council of Tamworth presents singer/songwriter will be held rain or shine under the tent Patty Larkin on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at and in the building. (Courtesy Photo) The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth. (Courtesy Photo) rts Council of Tamworth is finest self-accompanists anywhere in ing, growing out of a lifetime devoted to how to play anything,” Larkin says. “I thrilled to present, on Saturday, popular music.” New York Times calls writing and music. realized the enormity of the task, and A Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at The her mature work “comparable to the Descended from a long line of Irish somehow gave myself permission to Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, best of Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda American singers and tale-tellers, she climb the mountain. I’m still learning.” beloved singer/songwriter Patty Larkin, Williams.” Performing songwriter does- learned at a young age to appreciate the Tickets for the performance are avail- performing solo with an array of unusu- n’t stop there: “Imagine a drop dead beauty and magic of the arts. She began able online at www.artstamworth. org, at al instruments and her unforgettable brilliant guitar player, a richly textural classical piano studies at age seven, The Other Store in Tamworth Village, voice. singer, a commanding, poetic song- taught herself to play the guitar and or by calling 323-8104. Tickets are $25 Critics have been falling over their writer, a hilarious and personable enter- experimented with songwriting from a for adults and $14 for students 13 to 18 feet to praise her — now you have an tainer. Now imagine these all in one per- young age. When she graduated college, and college students with a valid ID. opportunity to see her live in the inti- son. There you have Larkin.” she moved to Boston and devoted her- New this year, as part of ACT’s goal mate setting of the Barnstormers The accomplished and innovative self to music, playing on the streets of of making the arts more accessible Theatre — almost like having her in Larkin has 11 solo recordings to her Cambridge and studying jazz guitar at to families and children, kids 12 and your living room. credit, including the recent Watch the Berklee College of Music and with under are free. A ticket reservation is “Wild perfection,” raves The Boston Sky, named one of the top 10 albums of Boston area jazz guitarists. still necessary, however, in order to Globe. “An uncommonly articulate gui- the year by both the Times and the “I wanted to learn as much as I could tarist, she has evolved into one of the Globe. Her work is intimate and mov- about the instrument, how to read for it, LARKIN continues Page B3

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page B1 Valley Round-Up

A night of comedy and music with Bucky Lewis, Oct. 17

Native N.H. Funny Man returns to the Whittier House

ew Hampshire’s funniest show is coming to the NWhittier House in West Ossipee this Saturday night, with a barrel full of characters in the form of Bucky Lewis. Called by many the “funniest musician in the country,” Lewis is scheduled to perform his one-man adult comedy show at 8:30 p.m. Lewis presents a high spirited, one-man show with a cast of many dysfunctional characters. “I call my show ‘The Bucky Lewis Experience’ because it incorporates the whole dynamic of a live one-person show: physical, stand-up, and character comedy, mixed with live music, songs, spontaneity and audience interactivity,” Lewis says. Reservations can be made by call- N.H. funny man ing the Whittier House or stopping in. Bucky Lewis performs Admission is $12 per person, and his one-man adult doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is at comedy show at the 8:30 p.m., and dinner is available Whittier House in before the show. For more informa- West Ossipee on tion on the event and reservations, call Saturday, Oct. 17. the Whittier House at 539-4513. ▲ (Courtesy Photo)

At White Mountain Artisans Gallery Work of local wood turner Joe Gaschott on display in North Conway

he White Mountain Artisans Gaschott’s favorite local wood burls Gallery of North Conway is are maple, cherry and oak. With these Tpleased to be featuring the pieces, he has created beautiful wooden artistry of local wood turner Joe bowls and other utilitarian pieces. Gaschott. Gaschott also uses a process of spiral Gaschott, a resident of Madison, has wood turning to create very detailed been a wood worker since high school candlesticks. but in the last three years has devoted The White Mountain Artisans his attention to wood turned art. When Gallery invites locals and visitors to he retired in 2006, Gaschott enrolled in visit their three-story showroom to a class with Ed Good, a local teacher view Gaschott’s wood art along with and skilled wood turner. the diverse and unique artwork of over Gaschott notes, “That experience 100 other artisans. The gallery is locat- prompted me to buy a lathe and I have ed at the Red Carriage Commons at been turning pieces of wood into works 3358 White Mountain Highway, one of art ever since. I try to create my own mile north of North Conway Village. designs that are in part dictated by each For more information, call 356- individual piece of wood that I find. I 6546 or 800-451-0255, or visit the especially enjoy working with burls, gallery at www.whitemountainartisans- because the grain is unique to each one; gallery. com. ▲ this is part of the fun and challenge.”

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Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Exhibit of decorated T-shirts also at Madison Library Starting Point to hold Clothesline Project presentation, Oct. 22 o mark October as Domestic ual and domestic violence, will take have organized the meeting, will explain choose to create their own T-shirts after Violence Awareness month, the place on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the significance of the Clothesline the program with materials supplied by TClothesline Project, an informa- the Chick Room of the Madison Project and describe their organization’s that agency. The exhibit in the library’s tional program and exhibit of decorated Library. work to provide services for victims of Chick Room will display existing T- T-shirts commemorating victims of sex- Conway’s Starting Point staff, who domestic violence. Participants can shirts inspired by the national organization, Clothesline Project of Brewster, Mass. The exhibit will be open during regular library hours for the month of October. TMCC, Mountain Top Music present The Clothesline Project was launched in 1990 on Cape Cod and has ‘thought raiser’ Oct. 24 since spread to numerous communities in the United States and abroad. Names in Mountain Conservation across the globe. After dinner, we’ll listen to the of victims and hometowns will not be Center and Mountain Top Music Our “thought-raiser” will begin at 2 Mountain Top Community Orchestra, used on the T-shirts on Oct. 22, but the TCenter are pairing up to present p.m. and culminate in an orchestra con- led by Chris Nourse. The group will be project is intended as a healing process a thought raiser—an event designed to cert at 7:30 p.m. Tin Mountain staff will augmented by a community chorus. for victims, family and friends. The get us all thinking deeply about the chal- give tours of their green building, We’ll present music chosen to help us Project states that one of every two lenges presented us by climate change. explaining how they chose to reduce the contemplate our relationship to the nat- women will be in a violent relationship On Saturday, Oct. 24, in Tin Mountain’s impact of the building in the design and ural world, including Dvorak’s Songs of some time in her life. green building located at 1245 Bald Hill building process. Children’s activities Nature, Night on Bald Mountain, Beata This program is a cooperative effort Road in Albany, we will gather to play will focus on solar energy, including a Terra, a piece composed by Ellen by Starting Point Services and One music inspired by nature and learn about variety of experiments like the use of Schwindt, and a piece about justice com- Book, One Valley, the Mount the science of climate change. solar ovens. Pine Tree Elementary posed by Clinton Richards. Washington Valley’s community read The event is part of a global event School’s Green Team will also present a Tin Mountain Conservation Center project, also taking place in October. being organized by 350.org’s work. The project they are doing at their school. Nature Programs are made possible This year’s book is Chris Bohjalian’s name 350 comes from a measurement of Material about many aspects of envi- thanks to L.L. Bean, the Evenor “The Double Bind,” which has as one of carbon in the atmosphere. Many scien- ronment will be available to help atten- Armington Fund and NRCS. Donations its themes domestic and sexual violence tists say that carbon in the atmosphere dees assess their own environmental of $3 per person, $5 per family are and its effect on victims. One Book, should not exceed more than 350 parts impact. Musical groups will play appreciated. TMCC members are free. One Valley is sponsored by 10 area per million in order to avoid large cli- throughout the day. Mountain Top For more information about Tin libraries, White Birch Books, the New mate change events like the melting Music Center’s Community String Band Mountain Conservation Center and its Hampshire Humanities Council, the of the arctic ice sheets and the release will play at 3 p.m., then Chad Cummings programs, visit www.tin mountain.org or Tamworth Foundation, the Pequawket of methane from melting permafrost and students will present a rock concert call 447-6991. Foundation, the Believe in Books in the cold regions of the globe. Our at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., we’ll share a potluck Mountain Top Music Center presents Literacy Foundation, and local libraries’ event is just one of over 1500 planned dinner made up of local food offerings. a diverse array of concerts and programs friends groups. to delight audiences of all ages; its facul- For more information about the ty teaches more than 200 students — Starting Point Clothesline Project pro- from infants to senior citizens — each gram, call the Madison Library at 367- Charlene Lee offers workshop semester. For more information about 8545. For more information about One this event, other Mountain Top Music Book, One Valley community read proj- at MWV Visual Arts Center Center programs or music lessons, ect, see http://onebookonevalley.word- visit www.mountain topmusic.org or call press.com. Starting Point’s 24-hour cri- MWVAA offers ‘Landscape 447-4737. ▲ sis line is 1-800-336-3795. ▲ Painting in Watercolor,’ Oct. 24 harlene Lee will offer a and design. Students should complete Come see what the MWVSC “Landscape Painting in one to two paintings during this work- has to offer from 3 to 4 p.m., Oct. 18 CWatercolor” workshop on shop. Sample paintings are on display at Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 the MWV Visual Arts Center. p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts Center, 16 A materials list will be supplied. The MWV Skating Club to host Norcross Place in North Conway, home cost for members is $60 and $80 for of the Mt. Washington Valley Arts non-members and the registration dead- free Open House at Ham Arena Association. line is Oct. 17. “Landscape Painting in Watercolor” To register or inquire about the n Sunday, Oct. 18, the Mount come and see what the MWV Skating is for the painter with some working “Landscape Painting in Watercolor” Washington Valley Skating Club Club has to offer. knowledge of watercolor who wants to workshop, call 356-ARTS (2787) or Owill host a free Open House The Ham Arena will offer free skate refine their skills using wet-into-wet and email, [email protected]. Visit from 3 to 4 p.m., at the Ham Arena in rentals, allowing attendees to take part dry-on-wet techniques to make their mwvarts.org for a complete listing of Conway. Regardless of age, the club in on-ice mini-lessons. There will also landscape paintings come alive. This classes and events. ▲ encourages anyone who has ever be on-ice demonstrations by club skaters workshop will also cover color theory dreamed of gliding across the ice like the and coaches, prizes, handouts and dis- figure skaters on TV, improve their skat- count coupons for upcoming sessions. ing skills to play hockey, or just safely For more information on this or the learn to skate as a fitness activity, to club in general, visit www.mwvsc.org. ▲ like proper old vaudevillians. Local Larkin bluegrass band Sweet Life Review will open and a cash bar will be available. Continued from Page B1 You can find more information, including photos and video, about all of guarantee a seat. ACT’s upcoming shows at www.artstam- ON SALE ACT’s performance season continues worth.org. 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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page B3 Valley Round-Up

Kids age 13 and under and their parents are invited on Oct. 31 Jackson’s ‘Trick or Treat Sweet Street’ set for Halloween he Town of Jackson would like to ent display with some being funny, some visiting kids, call the invite families to join in for a spooky, some scary but all promise to Jackson Area Chamber of TSafe Old Fashioned Community have something delicious. Commerce office at 383- Trick or Treat Block Party for children Some of the businesses participating 9356. 13 and under accompanied by their par- are Black Bear Realty, Story Land, Glen Register your spooky ents. This Trick or Treat Sweet Street Oaks Inn, the Christmas Farm Inn and carved pumpkin in the fun event will take place on Saturday, Spa, Badger Realty, the Eagle Mountain “Spooky Carved Pumpkin Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. This is the House, the Inn at Jackson, the contest”... just bring your third year of this event. Snowflake Inn, the Wentworth, an carved pumpkin and can- Children can safely collect and gath- Elegant Country Inn, the Wildcat Inn dle to Pumpkin Registra- er all the candy and goodies that local and Tavern, and the Jackson Area tion table, fill out an entry businesses and families will be offering Chamber of Commerce. If you or your form and you could win a at their decorated, fun and interactive business would like to host a display great prize. Join the Spo- stations. Each station will offer a differ- table and give out goodies to local and oktacular Costume Parade and play follow the leader through town. Stay warm by the harvest bonfire, drink cider and enjoy Author Chris Bohjalian to speak Oct. 29 some old fashioned country music. One Book, One Valley Project Registration of pumpkins will continue at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, to read ‘The Double Bind’ until 4:30 p.m. when all t. Washington Valley’s com- Campbell was successful in Manhattan, the other fun starts. Again, munity reading program, photographing such luminaries as if you or your business (Moutain Ear File Photo) “One Book One Valley,” is Chuck Berry, Flip Wilson, and David would like to host a display M Chamber of Commerce office at 383- back for its fourth incarnation. This Steinberg, but that success was short table and give out goodies to local and ▲ year’s choice is “The Double Bind,” by lived. So although the character of the visiting kids, call the Jackson Area 9356. Chris Bohjalian. Copies are available at homeless photographer in the novel is 10 area libraries from Ossipee to fictitious, the photographs shown in Jackson, including Fryeburg, Maine. “The Double Bind” were actually shot But readers may want to purchase a copy by “Soupy” Campbell before he ended at White Birch Booksellers in North up a transient in Vermont. They are tes- At the Gibson Center in North Conway Conway, as the author is coming to timony to the fact that most of those town. who are homeless at one time had lives AARP Driver Safety Program Chris Bohjalian has written 10 books as vibrant and vital as anyone. and earned widespread acclaim for his The culminating event for the “One realistic and thought-provoking novels. Book One Valley Project,” is the set for Oct. 27 & 29 author’s presentation at the Lutheran He has brought midwives, foster chil- he Gibson Center is hosting the update drivers’ knowledge about rele- dren, and animal-rights activists to life Church of the Nativity in North vant laws; and provide safe driving Conway on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Program as individuals we can relate to beneath on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and strategies to compensate for age-relat- the superficial labels. “The Double In addition, there are many other pro- T Thursday, Oct. 29, from 12:15 to 4 ed changes that affect one’s driving Bind” takes the reader to Jay Gatsby’s grams and discussions taking place in ability. September and October that relate to p.m. at the Gibson Center located on Long Island and to rural Vermont. The Main Street in North Conway. AARP volunteer instructor Dan story moves between the Roaring ’20s the themes expressed in “The Double Andrews of Jackson will be presenting Bind.” AARP developed this classroom and the present, and several of the char- refresher to ensure that drivers 50 years this course through a combination of acters walk the fine line between reality For a full schedule, pick up a “One group discussion and video. For more Book One Valley” bookmark at your and older stay safe behind the wheel. and delusion. The course’s curriculum has been information or to register for the The story was born when Bohjalian local library or White Birch Booksellers, course, call the Gibson Center at 356- www.one- updated to reflect the most current wrote about a professional photogra- or visit the official website at 3231. bookonevalley.wordpress. com. ▲ driving information and safety tips pher, Bob “Soupy” Campbell, in his col- available. The driver safety course is The fee for the course is $14. 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Page B4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Entertainment

Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Simon Crawford Fri., Oct. 16 (A) Classic Pop Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music

Club 550 - North Conway Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Frank Hastings with Thursdays (N) Karaoke DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Sound-FX

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop Tugg Brothers Fri., & Sat., Oct. 16 & 17 (N) Classic Pop

The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Sweet Life Revue Fri., Oct. 16 (N) Folk & Celtic Flashback Fri., & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17 (N) Rock

Delany’s - North Conway Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village Tim Theriault Wed., Oct. 21 (N) Rock Dennis O’Neil & Thurs., Oct. 15 (N) Celtic/Folk Jon Deveneau H.A. Cassidy’s - Fryeburg, Maine Dolan & Crawford Fri., Oct. 16 (N) Celtic/Folk Open Mic Every Tuesday Host: Ronzony Dennis & Davey Sat., Oct. 17 ( N) Celtic/Folk Karaoke Every Thursday Host: Ronzony Dolan & Crawford Sun., Oct. 18 (N) Celtic Folk

Homestead Restaurant - North Conway Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann Eric Erskine Fri., Oct. 16 (N) Folk

Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Up Country Tavern - North Conway Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano DJ Kristen Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing DJ Brian Sparhawk Fri., Oct. 16 (N) DJ /Dancing DJ Johnny V Sat., Oct. 17 (N) DJ /Dancing

The Wentworth - Jackson Village Conway Scenic Railroad ‘Pumpkin Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., Oct. 16 & 17 (N) Piano White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Patch Run’ trains ready to roll Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Mike Jewell Sun., Oct. 18 (B) Piano Brunch ll aboard the Conway Scenic 1:30 and 3 p.m. for an hour round-trip Railroad for some great family excursion to Glen and the “Pumpkin Wildcat Inn & Tavern - Jackson Halloween fun! Located in the Patch”. Each child onboard will have Scot Montgomery Fri., Oct. 16 (N) Acoustic A Pam McAfee Sat., Oct. 17 (N) Acoustic heart of North Conway Village, the the opportunity to select a pumpkin as a Conway Scenic Railroad will operate its Halloween treat. Adults and children ••• “Pumpkin Patch Runs” alike are encouraged to get Friday, Saturday and Sunday, into the spirit by traveling Oct. 16 through 18, and the in their Halloween cos- following weekend, Friday, tumes. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23 Fares for the through 25. “Pumpkin Patch Runs” on The “Pumpkin Patch the 11:30 a.m. departures Runs” will depart the North to Bartlett are $22 for Conway Station for a leisure- Adults, $15 Children (ages ly roundtrip train ride aboard 4 to 12), while those under vintage coaches to the the age of four can ride “Pumpkin Patch” at White free in coach on an adult Mountain Cider Company in lap. Fares on the 1:30 and Glen. 3 p.m. excursions will be On both weekends, Friday $13.50 for Adults, $9.50 and Sunday departures will Children (ages 4 to 12), be at 11:30 a.m. to Bartlett The Conway Scenic and again those under the (one-and-three-quarter-hour Railroad will host the age of four can ride free in round-trip) with a stop at the annual Pumpkin Patch coach on an adult lap. “Pumpkin Patch” on the Runs on Friday, Saturday For more information return trip, and 1:30 p.m. to and Sunday, Oct. 16 on the “Pumpkin Patch Glen and the “Pumpkin through 18, and the fol- Runs” or other upcoming Patch.” All Saturday trains on lowing weekend, Friday, events, call the Conway both weekends will depart at Saturday and Sunday, Scenic Railroad at 356- 11:30 a.m. to Bartlett, with a Oct. 23 through 25. 5251 or visit www.con- stop at the “Pumpkin Patch” (Tom Eastman/ wayscenic.com for on-line on the return trip, and also at Mtn. Ear Photo) reservations. ▲

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page B5 Calendar

What to Do Friday 16 A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1- 800-593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Street in North Conway. Call 800-593- 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. ‘Art of the Fugue’ Home Concert. Mountain Top Music Center will present organists Jon Gillock and Dean Kauffman performing J.S. Bach’s Art of the Fugue at 7:30 p.m. at a private home in Jackson. Location to be advised when tickets are purchased. Admission is $35 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 447-4737. Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890- 9222. Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Center based at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Pumpkin Patch Run at Conway Scenic Railroad. Travel by train to the “Pumpkin Patch,” Oct 16 through 18 and Oct. 23 through Church on Old Route 25 is open every Tuesday 25, where each child will receive a small pumpkin and a special Halloween treat. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and Tuesday call 356-5251 or visit www.conway scenic.com. (Courtesy Photo) evenings from 5 to 7 p.m., except for holidays.

Ghoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift p.m. with music by Davis Hill Duo and calling lunch. Tickets are $60 for coach, $75 for first Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and Rides. Cranmore Mountain in North Conway by Eric Rollnick. Beginners are welcome. All class and $100 for dome. A cash bar is available. Pub located on Kearsarge Street in North will host their annual Ghoullog Halloween dances taught. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for Proceeds will benefit Starting Point. Tickets Conway will hold an 8-ball billiard tournament Haunted Chairlift Ride tonight and tomorrow at children under 12 and $15 for families. For more may be purchased in advance at www.con- on Mondays at 7 p.m. Single elimination, winner 7 p.m. Visitors board the quad chairlift for a information, call 383-8946. wayscenic.com. takes all. For more information, call 356-6460. nighttime ride to the summit for this haunted mountain top tour. Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday Fall Fun Road Rally. The second annual “Can’t Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Get There From Here,” road rally will be held at Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks Junior Rifle Team Meeting. The Fryeburg Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian 12 p.m. at the Tri-County CAP Resource Center 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 Fish and Game Association junior rifle team Church in Freedom Village. For more informa- on Route 16 in Tamworth. Cars are sent off in p.m. Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear “Fryeburg Fighters,” meets at 7 p.m. in the tion call 539-2637. timed sequence starting at 1 p.m. Driver and comfortable shoes and warm clothes. For more Harold N. Sanborn Room at the Brownfield navigator are mandatory. Donations of $30 each information call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. Recreational Building in Brownfield, Maine. Leaf Peepers Craft Fair. Today and tomorrow Leaf Peepers Craft Fair will be held at the North per driver and navigator. Award celebration and Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at New members welcome. For more information, food at Cafe Noche follow the event. Proceeds call 207-935-2625. Conway Community Center in North Conway the Congregational Church (brown church) on Village. Over 75 exhibitors. Free admission. benefit Carroll County Restorative Justice Main Street in Conway Village serves a free ‘Lend Me A Tenor.’ Tonight and tomorrow Event is held rain or shine under the canopy and Center’s family and youth programs. For more community dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are wel- M&D Productions present the last show of the in the building. Enjoy food, family fun and information, call 323-2399. come. For information call 447-3851. 2009 season, “Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken demos. For more information, call 528-4014. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Ludwig at YourTheatre in North Conway. Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center NRA Basic Rifle Course. The Fryeburg Fish The 15th Annual American Cancer Society for Senior Services in North Conway offers a Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $18 and Game Association will host an NRA Basic number of activities and informational programs Rifle Course today and tomorrow. Learn the be held at the Staples Parking Lot in North for seniors, including yoga and mobility classes, for members. For information or to make a Conway. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the reservation, call 662-7591. basics of safe gun handling and shooting. The a game day, computer labs, dances, support course is approximately 14 hours including home walk starts at 10:30 a.m. The walk is 3.5 miles in groups, movies, health related service programs Pumpkin Patch Run at Conway Scenic study overnight. Course is limited to 16 students length and registration fee is $10. For more and trips. Call 356-3231 for details. Railroad. Travel by train to the “Pumpkin and pre-registration is required. For more infor- information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline. Patch,” where each child will receive a small Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. Washington mation or to register, call 207-647-9486. MWV Skating Club Open House. The Mount Valley Arts Association located at Norcross pumpkin and a special Halloween treat Oct 16- Washington Valley Skating Club will hold an 18 and 23-25. Costumes are encouraged. For Rabies Clinic. The MWV Mobile Veterinary Circle in North Conway will hold life drawing Clinic will hold a rabies clinic at Karla’s Pet open house from 3 to 4 p.m. at Ham Arena in session on the second and fourth Mondays of the more information, call 356-5251 or visit Conway. The arena will offer free skate rentals www.conway scenic.com. Rendezvous in Albany from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. month from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is $10 per ses- For more information, call 447-8311. allowing attendees to take part in on-ice mini sion for members and $12 for non-members. Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The lessons. Demonstrations by club skaters and Artists should bring their own materials includ- Denmark Library will host story time on Fridays Visual Journaling Workshop. The Mount coaches, prizes, and discount coupons for Washington Valley Arts Association will present ing the medium of choice and a drawing board. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information upcoming sessions. For more information, visit For more information or to register, call 356- call 207-452-2200. a one-day workshop on visual journaling from www.mwvsc.org. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts 2787. Pancake Breakfast. The Masons of North Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Center located at 16 Norcross Place in North Mountain Garden Club Lunch and Learn. Conway will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to Public Library hosts infant and toddler story Conway. Cost of the workshop is $65 for mem- The Mountain Garden Club will hold a lunch 11 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street in time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more informa- bers and $85 for non-members. For more infor- and learn program at the Red Fox Bar and Grille North Conway. The menu includes pancakes, tion call 539-1537. mation or to register for the class, call 356-2787. in Jackson. Registration is at 10 a.m., business sausage, fresh fruit, eggs, coffee, tea and juice. meeting at 10:30 a.m., break and hospitality at Saturday 17 The cost of the breakfast is a donation. Bring a Sunday 18 11:30 a.m., lunch and program at noon. Discuss non-perishable food item and receive a free Bucky Lewis Comedy Show. Bucky Lewis will Catherine Verrilli in Concert. Soprano situations and techniques that make gardening a 50/50 raffle ticket. Proceeds benefit Jen’s Friends perform his one-man adult comedy show at the Catherine Verrilli will perform at the Little pleasure and a challenge. Lunch and program are Cancer Foundation. Whittier House in West Ossipee at 8:30 p.m. White Church in Eaton at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an $18. Reservations are required. For more infor- Admission is $12 per person and doors open at afternoon of American music inspired by intro- Project Graduation Mini Golf. Kennett High mation, call 383-9375. 6:30 p.m. Dinner is available before the show. School’s Project Graduation 2010 will hold a spection, renewal and transformation. Admission Money Management Series. The Carroll For more information or to make reservations, mini golf fundraiser at Pirates Cove Mini Golf is free but donations to the Little White Church County office of the UNH Cooperative call the Whittier House at 539-4513. Course in North Conway at 2 p.m. Teams of will be accepted. For more information, call 447- Extension Service is offering a four-part money four will tee off with a shot gun start. The event Family Dance and Contradance. Enjoy an 2120. management series from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the will be held rain or shine. The cost to participate evening of traditional dancing at Tin Mountain CSRR Kiwanis Express. The Kiwanis Autumn office in Conway. Learn how to gain control is $40 per team or $10 per player. For more Conservation Center located on Bald Hill Road Express will be held at the Conway Scenic over spending while developing a plan to achieve information or to sign up, call 356-7317. in Albany. A family dance will be held from 6:30 Railroad at 10 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m. The financial goals. The program is open to the pub- to 7:30 p.m. Music and dances led by Lucy Express offers rail fans and foliage lovers a Square Dance. The Mount Washington Valley lic. There is a $12 materials fee per person for Gatchell and Dexter Harding. Admission is $3 unique excursion. Passengers will enjoy spectac- Squares will hold a square dance at the American the series. For more information or to register, for adults and $2 for children. A New England ular fall colors, a commentary of the history and Legion in Conway from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Early call 447-3834. Contra Dance will follow from 7:30 to 10:30 rounds begin at 1:30 p.m. Kip Moulton will be beauty of the notches while enjoying a gourmet Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The the caller and Linda Moulton will be the cuer. Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, For more information, call 569-3962. Maine is holding story time for preschoolers age AN AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT Monday 19 five and under on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more Smoke information call 207-925-3177. Free! Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church ShalimarShalimar p.m., located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather on Route 16 (across from NAPA) in West permitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts Ossipee. for charity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no LLunchunch TTues-Sun:ues-Sun :11-2:3011-2:0 0• Dinner• Din nNightlyer Nig hBeginningtly Begin natin 5pmg at 4:30pm matter age or ability. For more information call Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Dishes Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at Pauline at 539-4709. Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Dishes the North Conway Community Center for tango Kid’s Kid’sMen Menuu • D • iDinene In Ino orr TTakeake OutOut lessons. Beginners meet at 5 p.m. Intermediate Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational Spanish 2727 Seavey Seavey Street Street • North • North Conway, Conway, NH NH dancers meet at 6 p.m. Classes are $10 per per- with Isabel Costa every Monday at the Met in 2197 White Mt356-0123n. Hwy. • R•te. www.shalimarofindia.com16 “The Strip” North Conway son. No partner necessary. New students wel- North Conway. Beginners will meet at 2:45 p.m. 356-01356-012323 • www•. www.shalimarofindia.comshalimarofindianh.com come. For more information, call 383-9403. and intermediates will meet at 3:45 p.m. New

Page B6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: (10/13) 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT OCT. 16 TO OCT 22, 2009 9:00AM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (10/14) (Schedule Subject to Change) 12:00PM SPORTS BAR 20 Tuesday subject to change website: www.vv3tv.org 1:00PM ALL THINGS GROWING 9:00AM FOOTBALL: KENNETT VS JOHN STARK phone: 603-356-8941 1:30PM HONOR OF OUR PEOPLE 12:00PM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (10/15) 3:00PM FRYEBURG BUDGET COMMITTEE 3:00PM FOOTBALL: FRYEBURG VS YORK 16 Friday subject to change (10/13) 5:00PM FOOTBALL: KENNETT VS JOHN STARK 7:00PM HARVEST HILLS 6:00AM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT 5:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT (10-14) 7:30PM VALLEY VISION ARCHIVE (10-14) 22 Thursday subject to change 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 8:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 7:00PM FOOTBALL: FRYEBURG VS YORK 6:00AM CONWAY SELECTMEN (10/20) 9:00AM SPORTS BAR 9:00PM TBA 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 10:00AM ALL THINGS GROWING 9:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (10/14) 9:00AM RECREATION WEEKLY 10:30AM HONOR OF OUR PEOPLE 9:30AM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 12:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 21 Wednesday subject to change 10:00AM CONWAY UPDATE 12:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 18 Sunday subject to change 6:00AM TBA 1:00PM THE CLEAN PLATE 6:00AM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (10/14) 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 10:30AM 2009 FRYEBURG FAIR MONTAGE 1:30PM VALLEY VISION ARCHIVE 8:35AM YOUR WORKOUT 9:00AM HARVEST HILLS 12:00PM HARVEST HILLS 3:00PM NORTH CONWAY WATER PRECINCT 9:00AM FOOTBALL: FRYEBURG VS YORK 9:30AM VALLEY VISION ARCHIVE 12:30PM VALLEY VISION ARCHIVE (10-14) 12:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 10:00AM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5:00PM SPORTS BAR 12:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 12:00PM FOOTBALL: KENNETT VS JOHN STARK 3:00PM CONWAY SELECTMEN (10/20) 6:00PM ALL THINGS GROWING 1:00PM THE CLEAN PLATE 3:00PM TBA 5:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 6:30PM HONOR OF OUR PEOPLE 1:30PM VALLEY VISION ARCHIVE 5:00PM HARVEST HILLS 5:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 7:00PM CONWAY SCHOOL BOARD (10/14) 3:00PM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (10/15) 5:30PM VALLEY VISION ARCHIVE 6:00PM CONWAY UPDATE 9:00PM FRYEBURG BUDGET COMMITTEE 5:00PM FOOTBALL: FRYEBURG VS YORK 6:00PM VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6:30PM 2009 FRYEBURG FAIR MONTAGE (10/13) 7:00PM FOOTBALL: KENNETT VS JOHN STARK 7:00PM RECREATION WEEKLY 7:00PM SPORTS BAR 9:00PM FRYEBURG SELECTMEN (10/15) 7:30PM BREAKFAST WITH PHIL 7:30PM CONWAY ELEMENTARY 8:00PM CONWAY UPDATE 19 Monday AT THE CORN MAIZE 17 Saturday subject to change subject to change 8:30PM 2009 FRYEBURG FAIR MONTAGE 8:30PM HONOR OF OUR PEOPLE 6:00AM FRYEBURG BUDGET COMMITTEE 6:00AM FOOTBALL: KENNETT VS JOHN STARK 9:00PM CONWAY SELECTMEN (10/20) 9:00PM TBA

student welcome. The cost is $10 per person/per their caregivers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the more information, call 447-4737. call 207-452-2200. lesson. For more information or to signup, call TMCC Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill Return of the Pumpkin People Festival. The Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham 383-9403. Road in Albany. For more information call 447- Festival is the grand finale of this three week Public Library hosts infant and toddler story Square Dance Workshop. The Mount 6991 or on the web at www.tinmtn.org. event where winning pumpkins will be time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more informa- Washington Valley Stompers Square Dance T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet announced and prizes awarded in Jackson Village tion call 539-1537. Club will hold a workshop every Monday from 7 Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh- Park from 12 Noon - 6 p.m. Partake in the ‘Taste Third Annual Haunting. The Parsonsfield to 9 p.m. at the Conway Elementary School in in) at the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore of Something Pumpkin’ Contest, ‘Many Faces of Seminary in Parsonsfield, Maine will hold the Conway. The caller will be Darrell Sprague. For Street and Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. Jack O’Lantern’ Contest, take a ride on the third annual haunting tonight and tomorrow more information, call 447-5527. For information contact Linda Littlefield at 539- ‘Pumpkin Surprise Hay Ride, Toast marshmal- night. There are 42 rooms full of surprises and Turkey Dinner. Ossipee Concerned Citizens 8090. lows and make S’mores and let the kids have fun scary fun. Not for the faint of heart. For more will hold a turkey dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at White Mountain Stamp Club. The White at the ‘Kids’ Pumpkin Patch’. Call 383-9356 or information, call 539-5233. Ossipee Crossings in Center Ossipee. Turkey Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second visit www.jacksonnh.com. with all the fixings. All you can eat. Admission is Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and Rock and Roll Jam Band. Mountain Top Music Saturday 24 $8.50 for adults and $4 for children under 12. again on the third Tuesday of every month at 7 located on Main Street in Conway will hold a 350 Climate Change Thought-Raiser. Family rates and take-out is available. p.m. at the home of Barbara Savary, located at rock and roll jam band with Chad Cummings Mountain Top Music Center and Tin Mountain Zumba Dance Classes. Dotti Aiello will pres- 1724 NH Route 16 (on the corner of the south from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday evening. Conservation Center will present an event ent Zumba Dance Class lessons every Monday, end of Bald Hill Road in Albany). Everyone Explore jazz, pop, rock and other forms of designed to get everyone thinking about chal- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at various loca- interested in collecting stamps is welcome to improvisational ensemble playing. To sign up or lenges presented by climate change from 2 to 9 tions throughout the Valley. Class is $5 per per- attend. For more information, call Barbara at for more information, call 447-4737. p.m. at TMCC’s Nature Learning Center locat- 447-5461 or email at [email protected]. son with multi-class discount cards available. For Friday 23 ed on Bald Hill Road in Albany. Kids activities, class locations and more information, call 978- Thursday 22 art, green building techniques, music, local food 790-3375 or 383-8264. A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings potluck. Donation at the door. For more infor- Annual Joint Meeting. The Mount held daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1- mation, call 447-4737. Tuesday 20 Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and 800-593-3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread Basket the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council near you. from 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Food Pantry at the River Church across from will hold their joint annual meeting, dinner and Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Effingham and Ossipee at the First Christian McSherry’s Nursery in Center Conway will be awards ceremony at the Red Jacket Mountain Center, corner of White Mountain Highway and Church in Freedom Village. For more informa- open the second and third Tuesdays of the View Resort in North Conway at 4:30 p.m. Grove Street in North Conway. tion call 539-2637. month from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, Tickets are $40 per person. For more informa- NRA Basic Pistol Course. The Fryeburg Fish Landscape Painting in Watercolor. Charlene call 447-6633. tion or to purchase tickets, call the Chamber at 356-5701, ext. 307. and Game Association will host an NRA Basic Lee will offer a landscape painting in watercolor Story Time in Tamworth. The Cook Memorial Pistol Course today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomor- workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MWV Library offers a story time for young children Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and row from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brownfield Rec Visual Arts Center located at 16 Norcross Place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first three Pub located on Kearsarge Street in North Center in Brownfield, Maine. Learn the basics of in North Conway. The workshop if designed for Tuesdays of each month. For more information Conway will hold a 9-ball billiard tournament on safe gun handling and shooting. The course is the painter with some working knowledge of call 323-8510. Thursdays at 7 p.m. Double elimination, winner approximately 10 hours. Course is limited to 20 watercolors who would like to refine their skills. takes all. For more information, call 356-6460. students and pre-registration is required. For Cost of the workshop is $60 for members and Wednesday 21 Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking more information or to register, call 207-935- $80 for non-members. For more information or Cancer Support Group. Every third Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 2625. to register for the workshop, call 356-2787. Wednesday a cancer support group will meet at 1/2 to 1 mile on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in Patty Larkin in Concert. The Arts Council of Saco River Medical Group located on p.m. Rain or snow, we cancel. All welcome. Wear Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Tamworth will present Patty Larkin in Concert Greenwood Avenue in Conway from 7 to 8 p.m. comfortable shoes and warm clothes. For more Early Bird Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular at 7:30 p.m. at the Barnstormers Theatre in Cancer patients, caregivers, family members and information call Bebe Toor at 207-935-2068. Games start at 7 p.m. For more information, Tamworth. Tickets are $25 for adults and $14 for previous patients are invited to attend. This is ‘Clothesline Project.’ The Madison Public contact David at 207-935-7807 or 207-890- students. Tickets are available at the Other Store free and open to the public. For more informa- Library will hold and exhibit and discussion to 9222. in Tamworth or by calling 323-8104. tion, call Donnarae at 356-3448. highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Food Center. The Pumpkin Workshop. The Remick Farm Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the at 7 p.m. in the Chick Room. Staff from Starting Sandwich/Tamworth Community Food Center Museum in Tamworth will offer a workshop on Chocorua Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Point will make a presentation about the based at St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal pumpkins from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to cook candy, Coffee, tea, sweets and great conversation are all Clothesline Project T-shirt exhibition. The pro- Church on Old Route 25 is open every Tuesday butter, soup and bread, cereals and casseroles. part of this morning. Bring a friend or come gram is part of the One Book, One Valley and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, except for hol- For more information on this workshop, call alone. All are welcome. month-long series of programs. For more infor- idays. 323-7591. Pre-registration is required for all mation, call 367-8545. Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free Ghoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift workshops. one to one computer tutoring at the Gibson Grief Support Group for Children and Rides. Cranmore Mountain in North Conway Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only Center. Co-sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teens. The Mountain of Hope grief support will host their annual Ghoullog Halloween located on White Mountain Highway next to Teachers Association and the Gibson Center. program for children and teens is held every Haunted Chairlift Ride tonight through Sunday D’Angelo’s Street in North Conway from 11 Call to set up an appointment at 356-3231. Thursday at All Saint’s Episcopal Church on at 7 p.m. Visitors board the quad chairlift for a a.m. to noon. All puppies must be on a leash and Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton South Main Street in Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 nighttime ride to the summit for this haunted up to date on vaccines. No aggressive dogs Church in Fryeburg, Maine will hold their p.m. The program is sponsored by the VNA- mountain top tour. please! For more information call 356-7297. Hospice of Southern Carroll County. Pre-regis- Dinner Bell free dinner every Wednesday from 5 ‘Lend Me A Tenor.’ Tonight and tomorrow Wood Stove Cooking The Remick Farm to 6 p.m. tration is required. Contact Sheryl Power at 569- 2729 ext. 230 for more information or to regis- M&D Productions present the last show of the Museum in Tamworth will offer a workshop on Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 ter. 2009 season, “Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken wood stove cooking from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in Ludwig at YourTheatre in North Conway. Learn to cook in a wood stove as they did in North Conway Village. The program is free and Music For Babies. Mountain Top Music Center Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at years past. For more information on this work- open to the public to discuss feelings about the located on Main Street in Conway will hold 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $18 shop, call 323-7591. Pre-registration is required death of loved ones. For more information call music for babies from 9:30 to 10 a.m. every for members. For information or to make a for all workshops. Jeff at 986-4977 or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Thursday. Activities are designed to stimulate reservation, call 662-7591. Care Services of NCC at 356-7006. baby’s cognitive development. The program is Sunday 25 designed for baby’s from birth to eighteen Pumpkin Patch Run at Conway Scenic Yoga Classes. An eclectic style of Kripalu Yoga Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit and months. The program is free and open to the Railroad. Travel by train to the “Pumpkin is offered every day except Fridays by Carlene of Crochet Group meets at the Effingham Library public. For more information, call 447-4737. Patch,” where each child will receive a small every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bring along your pumpkin and a special Halloween treat Oct 16- Symmetree Yoga. The groups will practice Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music project to work on. Everyone is welcome 18 and 23-25. Costumes are encouraged. For Hatha yoga postures paired with breath, medita- Center located on Main Street in Conway will whether novice or expert. Call the library at 539- more information, call 356-5251 or visit tion and relaxation. Classes are $13 per person. hold music for toddlers from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 1537 for more information. www.conway scenic.com. Times and locations vary throughout the Valley. every Thursday. Activities are designed to stimu- For more information or to schedule a class, Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The late musical and cognitive development. The contact Carlene at 662-8664 or on the web at Center presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature pro- Denmark Library will host story time on Fridays program is designed for children 18 months to www.symmetreeyoga.com. gram for children ages three through five and three years old. Program fee is $8 per class. For from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page B7 Just loopy for Pumpkin People By D.L. Stuart north through Pinkham Notch and all over Jackson. the display you think should take home the 2009 People’s Contributing Writer n a recent Sunday, we headed out, carefully plotted Choice Award. Official ballots are available at any of the Photos by Dick Pollock/ Oroute in hand — one nearly continuous loop with participating businesses. Once you’ve made your choice, Moat Mountain Photography virtually all right-hand turns (all the better to negotiate drop off your ballot by Oct. 20 at the Jackson Chamber’s here, in the space of A few hours, can you the road on a busy weekend). We downloaded the official outdoor ballot box or mail it to the Jackson Area see the Blue Man Group, have your pic- Return of the Pumpkin People Map from Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 304, Jackson, NH ture taken with the Addams Family or www.JacksonNH.com to plan our route. To plan a differ- 03846. The People’s Choice winner will be announced some stomping models that even Tyra ent route, you can also pick a map up at any participating Oct. 31. wouldW be proud of? Where can you pay tribute to the leg- business. end of Elvis, our Armed Forces and the King of Pop? It took us the better part of the day, since we took our For an Unofficial Pumpkin People (and Animal) Loop And where can you see pigs fly, a new twist on the story time, stopped for an elegant brunch at the Eagle from Route 16 North in North Conway, start at... of the Princess and the Pea, or a very artful Vincent Van Mountain House, chatted with others from as far away as ✫TD Banknorth Pumpkin? England and Canada who were on their own Pumpkin Turn right at the light onto Kearsarge and follow it Where else but Jackson. People quests—and spent some time with Mt. two miles to Mt. Surprise Rd. and... It’s been about 20 years since the first Pumpkin People Washington Valley Towing (but that’s another story). We ✫Buttonwood Inn began appearing at businesses in and around Jackson saw some of the season’s best foliage and parts of the Mt. Return to Hurricane Mountain Road and turn right. each October for a month-long celebration of creativity, Washington Valley we hadn’t been to in a while — and At the bottom of the hill, turn right onto Route 16, then humor and the season. This year there’s a bumper crop: vowed to do it all again next year. right again onto Route 16A, Intervale to... 47 displays that are as far south as the center of North The judges have chosen their favorites — they’re ✫Glen Oaks Inn Conway and Intervale, as far west as Hart’s Location, noted below — but there’s still time to tour and vote for ✫Old Field House

Homes of the pumpkin people, clockwise from top left: Fishing the Goldfish Pond at White Mountain Artisans Gallery and the Kite Flyers; The Glen Oaks Pumpkin Kindercare; Our Pumpkin President at The Shannon Door; New Item on the Menu at the Thompson House Eatery; The Princess and the Pumpkin (and Fiiona) at the Inn at Ellis River; the Jackson Five are Alive at the Mt. Washington Auto Road; the Pumpkin People Dine at the 1785 Inn and Restaurant.

Page B8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 ✫Riverside Inn ✫Black Mountain ✫Inn at Ellis River Second Place Overall At the end of Route 16A, turn right onto Route 16 ✫Whitney’s Inn at Jackson A Must-See ✫Wildcat Service Station North. In Glen, bear right towards Jackson to... Continue on Route 16B. (It bears left at Whitney’s.) ✫The Lodge at Jackson Village ✫Nordic Village At Carter Notch Road, go right to... ✫Ahhh...Moondance Massage A Must-See Continue going north on Route 16. Go right through ✫Mountainside Farm B&B ✫Red Fox Bar & Grille the covered bridge onto Route 16A to Jackson Village Turn around. Continue on Carter Notch Road. Take ✫Glen Ledge Corner Store and... a right on Partridge Road to… ✫TD Banknorth Glen A Must-See ✫Debony Healthy Hair & Spa Most Beautiful ✫Janet Green Residence (#12) Cutest Residence Bear right onto Route 302 West to... Pumpkin People Award Continue on Carter Notch Road to... ✫Covered Bridge House A Must-See ✫Flossie’s General Store An American Tribute Award ✫Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club 2009 Overall ✫Notchland Inn A Must-See ✫The Village House Business First Place Winner Turn right onto Route 302 East to... ✫Ravenwood Curio Shoppe A Must-See ✫Carter Notch Inn A Must-See ✫Bartlett Inn Award For The Pumpkin People Having ✫Inn at Jackson Most Colorful Award ✫The Wentworth, An Elegant Country Inn A Must- The Most Fun Turn right onto Thorn Hill Road... See ✫Black Bear Realty Most Creative Use of Pumpkins and ✫Inn at Thorn Hill Turn right onto Route 16A to... Gourds Return to Route 16A and go right to... ✫J-Town Deli & Country Store Cutest Award Continue straight on Routes 16/302... ✫Wildcat Inn & Tavern A Must-See ✫D.D. Warren Residence (on the left just before the ✫Believe in Books ✫Snowflake Inn Thompson House Eatery) Overall Residence First Place ✫Scarecrow Pub A Must-See ✫Badger Realty Most Precious Award Winner ✫1785 Inn & Restaurant A Must-See Bear right onto Route 16B to... ✫Thompson House Eatery A Must-See ✫White Mountain Artisans Gallery A Must-See. ▲ ✫Jackson Grammar School First Place Student Bear right onto Route 16 North to... ✫Jackson Post Office A Must-See ✫Shannon Door Pub: Award for Funniest Editor’s Note: All words in this article that have been ital- ✫As You Like It Bakery ✫Mt. Washington Auto Road & Great Glen Trails icized are those that have come directly from the official ✫Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Most Entertaining & A Must See results from the Pumpkin People competition judges and not ✫Christmas Farm Inn & Spa A Must-See Turn left onto Rt. 16S to... from the Mountain Ear or the writer of the article .

Homes of the pumpkin people, clockwise from top left: A Salute to Our Military at Flossie’s General Store and Emporium; Pumpkin Pigs Fly at the J-Town Deli; Bunnies at Badgers Realty; Pumpkin People Shop at the Covered Bridge Gift Shop; Pumpkin Kid Stuck on a Ladder at Partridge Lane; All Tucked In at Christmas Farm Inn; Humpty Dumpty greets visitors at the Old Field House; now appearing at the Inn at Jackson - The Blue Man Group.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page B9 On the Links

Hole in One Club welcomes Indian Mound’s Lynn Mahan Wentworth Cross Country Tournament set for Nov. 1

By Pru Smith Congratulations to Lynn Mahan, Swindler’s Soiree on Saturday night with rah for golf here in the North Country Contributing Writer whose favorite hole at Indian Mound is a pot luck dinner that made clear there but should you feel the need for some IT’S ONLY OCT. 13, BUT there now the 165-yard par three eighth hole, are some very talented cooks in the cold weather rounds, check in at Indian was a definite “white coating” on the which she aced last Tuesday with the group. Mound (539-7733), as they are often the ground in Jackson early this morning!! help of her 9 wood and a Pinnacle logo Don’t forget that this Sunday, Oct. last to close for the season. Waaaaay too soon by this writer’s stan- ball. Welcome to the club, Lynn!! 18, will be the final day for play at the With many folks already headed to dards, but we all know we are in New ‘Swindler’s’ Tourney at NCCC Eagle and nine-hole green and cart fees warmer climates and others thinking of England and if you don’t like the weath- Forty of the NCCC men teed it up will be donated to Angels and Elves — a trading in the clubs for the skis, it is time er just wait a minute — sunny skies and last Sunday [Oct. 12] for their annual great way to have a nice round of golf for this writer to call it a season. If you warmer temps predicted for tomorrow. “Swindler’s” Tournament. Teams were and help provide a Merry Christmas for happen to find yourself on the slopes in There are nine groups of grateful made up of A,B,C,D players in a blind a needy child!! Bartlett, drop in and say hi in the Den golfers in the area who were supposed draw and the tournament was played Wentworth’s final day of play will be at Bear Peak, where you’ll find me sup- to be playing the Junior Golf using a three man best ball format. Nov. 1 and will be celebrated with its plying sustenance and cheer for hungry Tournament today with nine holes and Taking first place were team Gary very popular Cross Country and thirsty skiers. Here are a couple three different formats at three different Methot, Paul Snell, Dan Sullivan and Tournament, where you play holes espe- more wise (?!) sayings to end the season. courses. Fortunately, the powers that Ben Gutowski. In place position was the cially “designed” to challenge your tal- “Keep close count of your nickels and be postponed the tournament until next team of Doug Darrah, Jim Frenette, Joe ents. There are still openings, but the dimes, stay away from whiskey, and Tuesday when, hopefully, conditions Soraghan and Ken Anderson. Coming tournament fills up fast, so contact the NEVER concede a putt” (Sam Snead). will be more favorable for a 27-hole in third was team Paul Harlow, Len Pro Shop for further details and/or to "Nothing goes down slower than a golf tournament, so there’s still a week left White, Bob Bechtold and Joe sign up — phone them at 383-9641. handicap" (Bobby Nichols). May you for you to make your picks for the first Fitzpatrick. The “Swindler’s” and While it’s not written in stone, it is winter well from five teams. “Voting sheets” are available guests fueled up for the event with a probable that Nov. 1 will be the last hur- [email protected]. ▲ at all clubs. Annual Bearcamp School Open Pro Jonathan Rivers and staff hosted the 17th Annual Bearcamp Valley School and Children’s Center Open golf North Country Notebook tournament on Sunday, Oct 4. Prizewinners as follows: A Division First Place - Sheila Stillings, Nancy Raymond, Ann McWalter and Mike McWalter; Second Place - Carol and A bridge with a history shrouded in mystery Larry Ewing, Lynn MaHan and Dave Clough. B Division First Place - By John Harrigan 1,016 feet above sea level. That’s one hell Coös County (pronounced “co-oss”) Vincent Cook, Alan Thursten, Janet and Contributing Writer of a drop, as settlers bent on sawmills and got its name by benefit of the David Conner; Second Place - Marty THE MOHAWK RIVER RISES gristmills soon discovered. Coashaukees, an offshoot tribe of the Furnback, Henry Furnback, Gordon in the high country around Dixville The stretch of high country where the Abenaki (“People of the Dawn Land”) Hill and Dana Hall. Notch, home of the famed Balsams Mohawk is born is an ethereal place of whose people never really lived in this ter- Carol Ewing proved her prowess Grand Resort Hotel, and flows down a mists and mystery. One step this way and ritory (north of Agiocook, now known as with the putter by winning the putting beautiful valley through Colebrook and you’re into the tiniest headwaters of Bear Mt. Washington, east of the Nulhegan in contest. Closest to the pin winners into the Connecticut River, its water then Rock. Another step that way and you’re northeastern Vermont, west of Umbagog were Sheila Stillings and Larry Ewing. hell bent for leather for the sea at Old headed for Deadwater or Cedar Stream. in Maine, south of Lower Quebec) but Longest drive hitters were Chris Saybrook, Connecticut, 400 or so miles Another step to the west and you’re back traveled through it and camped and hunt- Franchi and Anne McWalter. Hitting it to the south. into the Mohawk drainage. There are, lit- ed here according to the seasons. Because long and straight for straight drive hon- “From source to the sea” has become a erally, places where you can just about they made little from clay or stone and ors were Vincent Cook and Sheila favorite theme for writers, travelers and hop back and forth from one entire water- because of the region’s acidic soils, little Stillings. adventurers, and for good reason, partic- shed to another. This can impart a sense evidence of them remains, other than Bearcamp Valley School’s Director ularly concerning the Connecticut, but of empowerment, or even better, a cackle some wonderful place-names: Nancy Coville had a special treat, as the Mohawk’s sources are particularly at the sheer pleasure of it. Think Monadnock (now a geological term two of her grandsons, Reid and Dean evocative and almost haunting. It arises “Mountain Man, gone crazy.” meaning dominant mountain, or highest Carney, played in the A Division. from mountains through which there are Nobody really knows where the land around), Bungy, Magalloway, Kudos for a great job to Carol Ewing only a few passes — Kelsey Notch, Mohawk got its name — there is only Parmachenee, and of course Aziscohos. and Chris Franci, who organized the Dixville Notch, and lesser notches with conjecture. As far as I know, nothing Before the Europeans arrived, the event, and a special shout out for a ter- no names, all of them craggy and wild. It definitive has ever been written down. 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Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 Nature’s Corner

Tin Mountain Nature Corner Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder - fall web worms and Eastern tent caterpillars

DRIVING ALONG THE BACK tion, captures warmth from the sun, roads of northern New Hampshire and holds humidity necessary for molting, Maine in October, landscapes are and is constructed with multi layers, entrenched with brilliantly colored offering different “room” temperatures foliage. In contrast, mingled between for the inhabitants. these colorful displays are defoliated So truly, beauty is in the eyes of the branches covered with white webbing, beholder. The next time you go for your tension-draped, thermal structures sup- foliage jaunt through the woods, take a ported by tree branches that are strung moment to admire what may have been by the native fall webworm (Hyphantria previously thought of as nature’s cunea), as well the empty tents of the unsightly Halloween decorations — the eastern tent caterpillar. tent structures of the Eastern tent cater- Fall webworms are often confused pillar and the Fall webworm. ▲ with Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) that emerge Story contributed by Donna Marie Dolan, from eggs in early spring and initiate TMCC construction of silk tents in the crotch of branches. Eastern tent caterpillars are Factoids: recognized by a white line running the The tent has specific openings that length of the back and light blue and allow the caterpillar to enter and exit. black spots. Because of its layered structure, the Eastern tent caterpillars travel out tent is thermally heterogeneous, and daily from their tents at three intervals: caterpillars can adjust their temperature once before dawn, another at mid-after- by going from layer to layer. noon and a final outing in the evening Fall webworm larvae develop faster after sunset to feed on foliage. After and suffer less mortality when the ambi- each feeding caterpillars return to the ent relative humidity is 100 percent. tent to rest. They can move to distant Their tents are built to maintain this feeding sites en masse and are capable of humidity level. defoliating entire trees. Since defoliation occurs in early spring, most healthy The main purpose of the web is to shel- the ground to over-winter in the soil Fun Activities at TMCC trees can recover over the growing sea- ter and maintain humidity for the cater- duff below. In spring, the female moth •Halloween Hoots is back by popu- son. Every time they forage they contin- pillars. emerges to deposits eggs on the under- lar demand on Friday evening, Oct. 30, ue to build onto their tent until it is a Fall webworms can be found on many side of a leaf to start the progress again. with booked intervals between 6 and foot or so longer. deciduous tree species, but their pre- Both the eastern tent caterpillars and 8:30 p.m. at the Tin Mountain There are many biological controls ferred hosts are black cherry, apple and the fall webworm caterpillars emerge Conservation Center Nature Learning on tent caterpillars. Wasps and other other fruit trees in the Prunus genus. from hundreds of eggs laid by nocturnal Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road in Albany. small parasitoids lay their eggs on or in Defoliation by fall webworms is usually moths. Both spin silk from a spinneret, Come join the fun. Over 100 nature the body of the caterpillar. After six not harmful to healthy trees, since they and as the silk touches the air, the thread theme carved pumpkins illuminate weeks, the caterpillar is fully grown, and feed in the fall when the trees leaves are dries. The larvae build their tent colo- nature trails leading you through the each seeks a protected area to spin its ready to drop and because they eat the nially, extruding silk from their mouths woods where naturalists transform into cocoon from which the adult moth leaves in the localized area of their tent. as they move along branches and leaves nocturnal nature storytellers, webbing emerges three weeks later. The larval stage lasts four to six with frequent intervals of head-arc frightening and interesting tales filled Fall webworms, on the other hand, weeks, and these caterpillars are a great movements. The string structures of the with useful facts and humor. Sign up appear in late summer as caterpillars. food source for a number of native tent result from the to and fro walking now to book your slot. They are hairy, pale green or yellow insects and animals, including numerous direction of the colony of caterpillars. •David Sibley, returns to Tin with black or reddish spots along the warblers, orioles, catbirds, and Tents of eastern tent caterpillar and Mountain Conservation Center on Nov. back. They build tents at the end of nuthatches, to name a few. In October, fall webworm are different in structure 3 at 7 p.m. This time he will be focusing branches enclosing foliage to eat upon. the larvae completes feeding and drop to and placement on the tree, but both are on his new Tree Guide. ▲ multifunctional. The tent offers protec-

They were justly famed, or infamous, for Notebook their sudden raids on far-flung neighbors, seemingly out of nowhere, and most Continued from facing page famously (or infamously) on snowshoes, in the dead of winter when no sane person keeping their edge, war-wise, or engaging would ever expect them. in battle. They just wanted to be left alone The story, as far as I can piece it to move around looking for fish, berries together, goes like this: and woodland caribou, and trying to stay A band of Coashaukees was encamped warm. on a level little opening along Route 26 The Mohawks, based far to the west, where the river debouches at the foot of a Get a special rate for ordering 2 or more web subscriptions on-line. were known far and wide as a bad bunch series of rapids, just northeast of where (These packages are web-only and must be ordered on-line). of neighbors. They seemed to thrive on Paul Nugent’s Mohawk Campground staying ready for raids and battle — faces now is. painted, bows taught, arrows straight and One day in either early winter or late Special package pricing: well honed, pouches packed with several spring, which is when raiding parties pre- days of nourishment, moccasins newly ferred to raid, a party of painted Mohawks Any 2 papers: $40 (reg. $72) Any 7 papers: $110 (reg. $252) soled, stuff like that — and would hit the bent on mischief and mayhem appeared Any 3 papers: $60 (reg. $108) Any 8 papers: $120 (reg. $287) war trail at the drop of a hat, or feather. out of nowhere and proceeded to trash the Coashaukee camp, maybe even kill a Any 4 papers: $80 (reg. $144) Any 9 papers: $130 (reg. $322) few, and make off with some women, Any 5 papers: $90 (reg. $180) Any 10 papers: $140 (reg. $357) which was often the reason for a raid. Perhaps the early people here were Any 6 papers: $100 (reg. $216) All 11 papers: $150 (reg. $392) ahead of today’s genetic scientists regarding the dangers of continually swapping the same old DNA. My scant hard evidence of this event? Go to any of our websites and click on Multi-Paper Buy: There is a bridge there carrying Route Meredith News (www.meredithnhnews.com) Berlin Reporter (www.breporter.com) 26 across the river and known as Battle Granite State News Coos County Democrat Bridge. No one seems to know the deri- (www.granitestatenews.com) (www.cooscountydemocrat.com) vation of the name, but I like to think Carroll County Independent Mountain Ear (www.mtear.com) that I do. ▲ (www.carrollcountyindependent.com) The Baysider (www.thebaysider.com) (This column runs in a dozen weekly Record Enterprise (www.record-enterprise.com) Winnisquam Echo papers covering the northern two-thirds of (www.winnisquamecho.net) The Mohawk River is somewhat retained and New Hampshire and parts of Maine and The Courier (www.courier-littletonnh.com) Gilford Steamer (www.gilfordsteamer.com) restrained as it gurgles through Colebrook, Vermont. John Harrigan’s address: Box but otherwise runs wild and free. 39, Colebrook, NH 03576, or hooligan@ Fill out the subscription form on-line and start using the websites today. (John Harrigan Photo) ncia.net) Questions? Call the Circulation Dept. at 1-866-294-0320.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Page B11 As The Wheels Turn

Fall’s coming down; take a ride on the rail trail before it’s gone

By Peter Minnich Waumback Junction. The surface varies dog kennel near the corner, where hun- panoramic mountain views from the Contributing Writer from packed cinder to sections of loose dreds of raucous dogs announced our platform and from the surrounding WIND BLOWS; LEAVES FALL; gravel. It is rideable with any variety of approach. Past the 115 crossing, the Rail shoreline are as spectacular as any in the the trails blend into the forest floor. As I fat tires, either mountain or hybrid/fit- Trail continues behind the houses on White Mountains. By the time we rode along the high bank along the Saco ness bikes. I have ridden sections of it on Israel River Road, crosses a bridge over arrived at the platform, the clouds had River in Conway last Friday, signing the my touring bike with little problem. The Mill Brook, then over Meadows Road blown away, revealing all the peaks of Rec Path route for Bike for Books, I was section from Route 115 to Cherry Pond (Route 115A). About a half mile west of the Kilkenny Range to the north and consumed by the autumnal beauty of the is best done with a mountain bike, due to Meadows Road, a truck barn on the the Northern Presidential Range to the scene. the wet trail conditions. right and a snowmobile trail on the left east. A thin coating of whiteness shone The short section of river from Parking along the length of the Rail mark the beginning of the Cohos Trail above treeline, contrasting with the Lamplighters Beach to the former log Trail is available at a number of road (unsigned). A bit farther west a bridge multi-colored hardwood foliage below. cabin — now a glass cabana — offers a crossing points such as at Pinkham B crosses Slide Brook, where there are Foliage viewing doesn’t get any better wonderful illusion of wild remoteness. Road in Randolph, Jefferson Notch good views in both directions. From that than this. Flaming red maples line both banks of Road and at Meadows Road (Route point west to Waumbek Junction and Cherry Pond and the Viewing the river where it tumbles through boul- 115A) in Jefferson. On the east end in Cherry Pond, a distance of about 1.9 Platform are also accessible by foot dered rapids into a huge dark pool full of Gorham, good parking is available at a miles, it’s mostly wetland riding. from a parking space on the north side whirling eddies and standing waves. It’s a snowmobile parking lot about a half The Rail Trail affords an unusual of Airport Road, west of Route 115. A magnificent sight that always reminds mile west of Gorham on Route 2. From opportunity to cross through the midst wide, flat trail leads 1.5 miles from the me of the huge, wild rivers of northern this parking lot, the trail climbs gently of wetlands that would ordinarily be parking area to Waumbek Junction, the Maine. around the south end of Randolph Hill, inaccessible. In places the water level terminus of the Presidential Range Rail The Conway Rec Path is a fine local following Moose River upstream. Once seemed slightly higher than the rail bed Trail. There are several hiking trails in destination to view the peaking foliage. past the confines of Randolph Hill, the surface and leaked onto the path, mak- the vicinity of Cherry Pond, but all are The path is convenient to access and the Rail Trail climbs gen- ing for a wet ride closed to cycling. riding is easy mountain biking. Some tly into an open area of through Moorhen Cherry Pond is located in the roots and rocks offer a challenge, espe- beaver dams and Marsh around the Pondicherry National Wildlife cially as they get buried under fallen ponds with good views south margin of Preserve, a division of the Silvio O. leaves, but the scenery is worth the chal- of the foliage on Pine Cherry Pond. The Conte National Fish and Wildlife lenge. Anyone with a fat-tire bicycle and Mountain and the solid rail bed pro- Refuge. An informative brochure is a bit of ambition to get off the beaten north slopes of the vides a firm riding available from N.H. Division of Forests path can ride the Rec Path. Presidentials. surface under an and Lands - DRED, available online at It starts in Smith-Eastman Park at the Last Sunday, under inch or two of www.nhdfl.org. east end of Meeting House Hill Road, clearing skies, Sally swamp water. We The sun was dropping and the shad- behind the Conway Police Department and I started near the kept our speed slow ows getting long as we returned east in Redstone. There’s ample parking junction of Valley enough to avoid with the wind at our backs across the space and a good view of the river from Road and Jefferson wetting our shoes. A wetlands to Route 115, where we picked the old granite abutment of the covered Notch Road, about 2.5 half-mile of bike- up Valley Road for a fast run back to our bridge that once spanned the river here. miles east of Route wading brought us car. The Presidentials glowed with the If you’re not up for a bike ride, the path 115. We rode west to dry ground on last long rays of the setting sun. The is fine for hiking along the river. It’s one against a formidable the south shore of round trip from Jefferson Notch Road of my favorite spots in the fall. headwind out of the Cherry Pond, with to Cherry Pond and back is about 15 NW, with the temper- the Tudor Richards miles, a distance that could be accom- How about the rail trail? ature in the low 40s. It Viewing Platform plished in less than two hours. It took us For a more ambitious foliage outing, took us a couple of on the right. three hours, dallying at numerous view a bit farther from the Valley, try the miles to get warmed The Viewing points for photos and talk with nature Presidential Range Rail Trail that runs up, riding hard on the Looking east along the Presidential Platform is a sturdy watchers. east-west from Gorham to the flat terrain. Range Rail Trail, with the sharp edge of wooden deck con- The Presidential Range Rail Trail is a Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge in The Rail Trail par- Castle Ridge rising from the clouds structed over the fine scenic cycling destination, best Jefferson. allels Valley Road to toward the summit of Mt. Jefferson in marsh for the bene- experienced in the fall. But you better The entire Rail Trail is 18.5 miles the Route 115 cross- the background. fit of birders and get up there soon; the leaves are going ▲ long, end to end, from Gorham to the ing, passing by a sled (Peter Minnich/Mountain Ear Photo) naturalists. The fast and snow is soon to follow.

Stopped on the edge of Cherry Pond marsh, near the outlet of the Johns River. (Peter Minnich/Mountain Ear Photo)

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