VOLUME 34, NUMBER 34 JANUARY 21, 2010 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

MWV Ski Team Update: Mountain EARth Series: A Mt. Washington Valley Ski Team alum Thinking green is not always 15 and current U.S. Ski Team member bad for the ski industry ... A new bakery in Leanne Smith won a Europa Cup North Conway will Downhill race on host a grand opening Jan.15 in A8 and ribbon cutting Caspoggio, Italy … on Jan. 28 ... Welcome The Cupcakery: B7

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Angels & Elves proved once again that the Valley has a huge heart Forty-two days and 700 children later...

Tommy Hilfiger New England District Manager, Shannon Henderson-Dures, presented a check for $5800 to Angels and Elves. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH CONWAY — It all started tions for support were processed over the noon wrapping gifts. Employees at Professionals were able to take care of a back on October 31. After a hearty next few weeks. The question arose as to Varsity Beverage saved change all year large number of packages. Wrapping was breakfast at Glen Junction Restaurant, whether there would be enough spon- from their coffee mess and soda vending further enhanced with clothing gift members of the Kiwanis Club of Mt. sors; certainly the economy would affect machine to present $750 to Angels and boxes donated by JC Penney. Washington Valley proceeded to the them also. At some point in the process, Elves. In a like manner, the Vista Store Glen Warehouse. Kiwanian Pete a decision had to be made when to send and many other groups and organiza- FORTY-TWO DAYS AND 700 chil- Levesque backed his Pete’s Restaurant out A & E “buyers” for those families tions also took up collections and made dren later, Elf Headquarters doors Equipment truck up to the warehouse who might not be sponsored. monetary contributions. Notable were closed. Supplies and equipment were and a daisy-chain started loading out Fortunately, there were many fund- those parents and friends, in response to packed away, tables broken down, tele- tables, chairs, clothing racks, office raising activities this year that provided teacher desires, who donated over $400 phones disconnected and all moved back equipment, shelving, Christmas decora- the elves with the means by which to fill on behalf of the Jackson Grammar to the Glen Warehouse. Five hundred tions and other sundry supplies for Santa’s sleigh. The Mt. Washington School. Significant outright donations rolls of wrapping paper and 700 Angels and Elves Elf Headquarters. Lodge #87 F & AM kicked it off by host- were made by such groups, organizations Christmas cards purchased on sale were Then it was off to the former Casual ing a complete breakfast buffet. Others and establishments as Country Cabinets, also stored for next year. Corner facility next to Staples, where it that followed were the Shannon Door Knights of Columbus, Pete’s Restaurant When asked what stood out this year was all unloaded. At the same time, Dave Pub, the Red Parka Pub, Eagle Equipment, Story Land, Mt. Garden as particularly significant, Head Elf, Couture of Tents-R-Us brought in 18 Mountain House, Bagley Handbags and Club, and Christ Church Episcopal Dick Ficke, was quick to praise team tables to be used for wrapping and dis- Soyfire Candle, White Mt. Cider Co., Churchwomen. leaders and office staff led by fellow playing clothing and toys. Zumba Fitness, CVS, Designs by Lisa, Stuffed animals, hats and mittens, Kiwanian, Marie Lee, Assistant Head The following week Santa’s elves were Kennett High School Key Club and the board games, books and toys were donat- Elf. busy in the back room unpacking boxes, Kennett Boys and Girls basketball teams. ed by the H.O.G.S., White Mt. Board of “Obviously significant was the record setting out toys and hanging winter The lady in Prague who celebrated her Realtors, Attitash Ski Resort, Charlie’s number of children this year,” noted clothing purchased on sale from JC birthday by having donations made in Coins, Borders Express, Pine Tree Dick. As a reflection of the economy Penney the year before on racks donated her name was responsible for 78 donors School, Zeb’s, Dollar Tree, and Ragged there were 299 new children to the pro- by TJ Maxx. Telephones were put in, contributing from 10 different countries. Mt., as well as by numerous individuals. gram this year. “Just as obviously signifi- office equipment put in place, forms The Velo Club donated five bikes along cant is how the community sensed this were reproduced by Citizen’s Bank and THEN THERE WERE VARIOUS with helmets. The Mountain Ear, was going to be a bad year,” added Ficke, Northway Bank, files set up, computer groups and organizations that took up Holiday Inn Express, Green Granite Inn “and came through with an equally database templates created, and instruc- collections. The New England District and Nordic Village Resort all donated record number of fund-raisers, sponsor- tions put in place. Two new teams were of Tommy Hilfiger selected Angels and Polar Express tickets. ships and donations.” formed, for a total of 14, and teamwork Elves as its charity of choice this year. There were 275 sponsors who pur- He paused for a few seconds and then areas were taped off, each sized to The selection was made after local store chased gifts for 618 children. Once reflected that one gesture of giving will process gifts for 50 children. manager David Donald nominated again, it was the area schools which led stand out in his mind for some time. A Advertisements had been forwarded to Angels and Elves. There were 238 the way by sponsoring 30 children. The nine-year-old girl had earned $15 in her the Daily Sun and Mountain Ear and employees from seven stores in Mass., Flatbread Company and Christ school craft fair. In the finest spirit of appointments made with WMWV and Maine and N.H. who all contributed. Episcopal Church took 10 children each. Christmas, she hand-wrote a note: “To WPKQ for interviews — the stage was Shannon Henderson-Dures, Northeast More children this year meant more gifts Angels and Elves, please give this to set. District Manager, presented a check for that in turn meant more wrapping. In someone in need to have a Merry The doors opened on Nov. 9. The $5800 in early December. addition to a large number of individual Christmas.” effects of the economy were immediately At the same time, seven store man- volunteer wrappers, groups such as the Yes Virginia…. ▲ evident as a record number of applica- agers from the district spent the after- John Fuller K-Kids and the Young On the Cover Inside Index Arts & Entertainment ...... Pages B1-3, 8 13 Ahhh, winter . . . ! Skiing ‘green’ in the Valley The face on this tiny tuber just about says it all The ski areas in Mt. Washington Valley are at the Business News ...... Pages A15 about enjoying a sunny winter day at a Valley ski forefront of sustainable practices when it comes to Calendar...... Pages B10-11 area. Mother Nature has been kind recently, snowmaking, recycling, and more. See Page A8. Nature’s Corner...... Page B12 bringing more snow to the slopes and trails, mak- ing it easy for anyone to love the winter season. Speaking of bears ... On the Rockpile...... Page B9 (Dan Houde/King Pine Photo) Tin Mountain Conservation Center will offer a On The Slopes...... Pages B4-7 chance to learn about the black bears of N.H. at a program with acclaimed naturalist and author, Real Estate ...... Pages A5 & A15 Ben Kilham. See Page B13. Sports ...... Pages A12-14

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 In the News

Just because it’s there doesn’t mean it’s frozen! Fish & Game officials warn everyone to use extreme caution on ice CONCORD — Winter recreational the ice, and be highly aware of local condi- Be sure to assess ice safety before you go • Watch out for thin, clear or honey- activities are in full swing, but anglers, tions before snowmobiling — especially at out by using an ice chisel or axe to chop a combed ice. Dark snow and ice may also skiers and snowmobilers are being urged to night — or doing any winter sports on the hole in the ice to determine its thickness indicate weak spots. use extreme caution when going out onto ice.” and condition. Continue to do this as you • Small bodies of water tend to freeze ice-covered waterbodies, New Hampshire One example of the unusual and poten- get further out on the ice, because the thicker. Rivers and lakes are more prone Fish and Game officials warn. Windy con- tially dangerous ice conditions is Webster thickness of the ice will not be uniform all to wind, currents and wave action that ditions at the outset of the season’s cold Lake in Franklin, which still has open over the waterbody. weaken ice. weather, and uneven temperatures since, water near the Sucker Brook inlet and Though all ice is potentially dangerous, • Don’t gather in large groups on the ice. may have affected ice formation and has spans quite a distance out into the middle the Cold Region Research Laboratory in • Don’t drive large vehicles onto the ice. left open water in some areas typically of the lake. These unusual conditions Hanover offers a “rule of thumb” on ice • If you do break through the ice, don’t frozen over by this point in the winter. haven’t been seen on the lake in at least 20 thickness: There should be a minimum of panic. Move or swim back to where you “Parts of the big lakes aren’t completely years at this point in the season. It is six inches of hard ice before individual foot fell in, where you know the ice was solid. frozen yet, and we’re seeing some water- believed that the current of the brook and travel, and eight to 10 inches of hard ice for Lay both arms on the unbroken ice and bodies with areas of open water where peo- the high amount of wind are the reasons snow machine or ATV (All Terrain kick hard. This will help lift your body ple might not expect to find it,” said Col. the water remains open. Even after the Vehicle) travel. Keep in mind that it is pos- onto the ice. A set of ice picks can aid you Martin Garabedian. “The bottom line is lake does freeze, that particular area will sible for ice to be thick, but not strong, in a self-rescue (wear them around your that people need to use extreme caution on need to be used with extreme caution. because of varying weather conditions. neck or put them in an easily accessible Weak ice is formed when warming trends pocket). Once out of the water, roll away break down ice, then the slushy surface re- from the hole until you reach solid ice. Green Mountain Conservation Group initiative freezes. Be especially careful of areas with Ice safety should be paramount for any- current, such as inlets, outlets and spring one recreating on New Hampshire’s lakes Local schools learn about ‘Get Wet’ Program holes, where the ice can be dangerously and ponds. Don’t assume ice is safe just thin. because it’s there. EFFINGHAM — On Jan. 20 the Green it to school, HACH tests are used to test Tips for staying safe on the ice include: To download a brochure from Fish and Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) the groundwater in the classroom, a GIS • Stay off the ice along the shoreline if it Game called “Safety on Ice,” visit http:// hosted the Ossipee Watershed School map is created the same day from ground- is cracked or squishy. Don’t go on the ice www.wildnh.com. ▲ Program Initiative Committee Meeting water results, and the students then create during thaws. at GMCG’s office located at 196 Huntress a PowerPoint of findings to present to Bridge Road in Effingham. The focus of local governing boards and officials. the meeting was to introduce the Students inform the community of the Watershed Workbook for schools in results found in the groundwater/ drink- Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, ing water in the area. Sandwich and Tamworth. The program is free of charge, In 2010, GMCG will work with requires a small fraction of teaching time, schools, teachers, students, volunteers, and earned CEU credits are available in and partner organizations to bring water- some areas. The idea is to connect the shed education to local students and cre- community through the classroom, not ate the workbook. The focus of the work- just to inform and educate the communi- book is watershed-specific education, data ty and local governments, but to affect collection, service learning and field-ori- decisions made about land use and ented activities and presentations that resource conservation by developing a encourage watershed stewardship and working trust between the citizens and community service. Workbook activities their officials. will be correlated to the N.H. state sci- At the meeting at GMCG, Teresa ence standards, and cover multiple disci- Thornton of the Senator George J. plines, including art and math. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Teachers and students are welcome to Watershed Research at the University of Keeping an Ear on France. Wildcat Mountain ski instructors Amanda Lea and her participate in monthly meetings to pro- Maine, presented how she can bring this dad, Jeff Lea, recently visited together in Bourg Saint Maurice, France, where Amanda, vide input on activities and content of the project to Ossipee Watershed schools this a former MWV ski team and UMass racer, is working in the local high school as an Workbook. On Jan. 20, the group dis- spring. Contact Teresa at (207)-581-3396 English teaching assistant for the school year (and skiing as much as she can, of cussed the program called GET WET! as soon as possible if you are interested in course). Amanda and Jeff, as well as The Ear, found the scenery spectacular. Groundwater Education Through Water becoming part of this very important pilot (Courtesy Photo) Evaluation and Testing. This project has program for the northeast region, funded been successfully operating for more than by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. four years in Downeast Maine; two years More information is available at: in the Hudson Valley of New York; and http://www.umaine.edu/waterresearch/out- recently in Plainfield and Lebanon; reach/GetWet/index.htm]http://www.umaine Windsor, Vt., and Bethel, Maine. .edu/waterresearch/outreach/GetWet/index. Due to the number of private drinking htm. Time to make your Winter water wells servicing the residents in this To be a part of the Ossipee Watershed Vacation Reservations! area, Ossipee Watershed schools have School Program Initiative, contact Tara been specifically chosen to be a part of the Schroeder at [email protected] or regional pilot program, and the program 539-1859. Funding for this project was may become part of the Watershed provided by the Lakes Region Fund of the Workbook. Through the program, stu- New Hampshire Charitable Foundation dents sample well water from home, bring and the Dorr Foundation. ▲ *Exp 01/31/10

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page A3 Valley Focus & Folks Established 1976 PUBLISHER Award recognizes community members who ‘make a difference’ Richard Piatt Dot Seybold honored with first Friend of Kiwanis award FOUNDING EDITORS NORTH CONWAY — The Kiwanis R. Stephen Eastman Club of Mt. Washington Valley honored Jane Golden Reilly Dot Seybold with its newly instituted “Friend of Kiwanis” award last MANAGING EDITOR Wednesday evening, Jan. 6. The Kiwanis Club realizes that its success in Nina Perry making a difference in the lives of chil- dren in the Valley cannot be accom- COPY WRITING/ plished without those individuals and PROOFREADING organizations that have lent continuous support to the club over the years. Nina Perry The presentation to Dot, made by Kristina Whitten Dick Ficke, current club president, read, “For Continuous Unselfish Service in CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Support of the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Washington Valley.” Ficke stated that Steven D. Smith the Kiwanis-operated Angels and Elves Peter Minnich program, as it currently exists, “could Steve Caming not have functioned as successfully as it has without Dot’s support.” Linda Tucker He noted that literally over 21,000 John Harrigan gifts have been received, packaged and Rachael Brown delivered from “Elf Headquarter” facili- ties provided by Dot in her capacity as The ‘Friend of Kiwanis’ presentation to Dot Seybold, which took place Jan. 6, was made Sara Young-Knox general manager of the Settlers’ Green by Dick Ficke, current Kiwanis club president, and read, “For Continuous Unselfish complex. “It was a privilege to make the Service in Support of the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Washington Valley.” (Courtesy Photo) CONTRIBUTING first ‘Friend of Kiwanis’ award to Dot,” PHOTOGRAPHERS stated Ficke. He further noted that the ton Valley meets Wednesday evenings at become a member “to make a differ- Steven D. Smith award will be made to other “Friends” the New England Inn. For more infor- ence” in children’s lives, visit www. on a quarterly basis. mation on programs supported by the mwvkiwanis.org. ▲ Joshua Spaulding The Kiwanis Club of Mt. Washing- club, fund raising activities and how to Linda Tucker Steve Caming Dennis Coughlin Rachael Brown Dick Pollock Sara Young-Knox

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Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 In the News

Summit Weather Station to be featured on ‘Cantore’s Stories’ The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore to visit Mount Washington MOUNT WASHINGTON — Mount thick, disorienting fog. Knapp and fel- Washington’s infamous weather has low crew members venture outside once again captured the attention of every hour of every day, often enduring The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force who will pay a visit to the Mount winds, freezing fog and blowing snow Washington Observatory summit to record and disseminate critical weather station next week. Perched weather data. atop the rocky, windswept summit of “You have to respect it,” Cantore the tallest peak in the Northeast, the noted during his last visit to the Observatory has made its name record- Observatory in 2008. “You can’t just ing some of the world’s most extreme walk outside in an 80 mph wind.” conditions — and that’s exactly what Cantore, a Vermont native who has Cantore is looking for. made a career out of tracking and expe- The Weather Channel crew will be riencing extreme weather, will go filming for a show called “Cantore’s behind the scenes of the legendary Stories,” which sends the meteorologist Mount Washington Observatory sum- to some of the most diverse weather cli- mit station, interviewing the men and mates in America and abroad. Each women who call it home. Viewers can half-hour episode gives viewers a new look forward to learning more about perspective on extreme weather desti- the Observatory, the summit, and its nations, from the scorching hot Death famous winter extremes. Valley, Calif., to International Falls, “Building on last winter’s National Minn., dubbed the “Icebox of the Geographic feature, we are thrilled to Nation.” Through interviews with the once again put Mount Washington in The Ear likes to ‘Move It, Move It!’ with King Julian in Madagascar. people who live and work in these envi- the national spotlight,” says Executive Timothy Raymond of Intervale recently returned from a two-week trip to ronments, the show illustrates how Director Scot Henley. “Mount Madagascar. Tim accompanied a contingency from Conservation International, weather influences their way of life. Washington is an amazing resource for touring the entire island and participating in biodiversity studies while bolstering For the staff of the Mount research, education, and tourism alike.” ecotourism. This photo was taken at the Berenty Reserve on the southern tip of Washington Observatory, extreme The series will premier on The Madagascar. In the background are two Ringtail Lemurs. Tim was happy to have weather is their way of life. Weather Channel on Jan. 24 at 10 p.m. a copy of the Mountain Ear to show the locals snow and winter sports, since the “There are times when we don’t see Visit the events page on temperature was 110 degrees with oppressive humidity. Tim is a sophomore at the the sun for an entire week-long shift,” MountWashington.org for the air date of University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, and is the son of Marie and Ski says veteran Observatory meteorologist this specific Mount Washington Raymond. (Photo Courtesy You Fweaks) Ryan Knapp, referring to the moun- episode. ▲ tain’s tendency to be enveloped in Attitash Realty

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page A5 EAR in the Schools

Local after-school program is indeed a success Project Succeed struts its stuff at Family Night By Sara Young-Knox helped out by approving funding that Contributing Writer accounts for 25 percent of the budget, a he success of Conway buy-in by the school district’s residents Elementary School’s that helps when the program needs a afterschool program local match to apply other grants. was evident last The New Hampshire Charitable Thursday evening, Jan. Foundation North Country region 14, when an energetic recently awarded the program a grant groupT of students in the lower grades for $10,320 for more hands-on science bounded onto the stage in the school’s programs. A Kids Consortium grant gym to show their best hip-hop moves. funds the service learning project at Pine The audience at Project Succeed’s Tree School in Center Conway. Family Night at Conway El awarded the “This show of town support,” dancers a hearty round of applause, just Thompson says, “has helped us keep our as they had done for the group of stu- program going.” Fifteen percent of the dents in the Sign Language Club who budget revenue comes from families signed and sang several songs, and just who pay fees for the program on a slid- as they would for the next act, the fourth ing scale, based on the same qualifica- through sixth graders hip-hoppers, who tions as those for free and reduced followed them. At the end of the per- lunch. formances, Hip Hop teacher Saralyn Last school year, 45 percent of the Smith brought Meghin Perrin and participants at Conway El improved in Two budding geologists, Elizabeth Bouchard, 6, and Evan Koroski, Linda Alves, both sixth graders, back to Young Geologists. getting their homework in on time, and 5, examine crystals grown by Project Succeed’s Science Club. According to Conway the stage. The two young ladies got 43 percent improved their overall aca- Elementary School teacher, Patti Poulin, who is also on the staff of the afterschool pro- extra applause for helping the younger demic performance. Last year, 73 per- gram, the crystals were made by seeding quartz rocks with chemicals from a Smithsonian students learn the cool dance moves. cent of the regular participants at the science kit. (Sara Young-Knox Photo) The students who attend Project school qualified for free or reduced Succeed, which runs from 3:15 to 5:15 lunch. At John Fuller School, 72 percent p.m. five days a week at Conway of its Project Succeed participants quali- Elementary, do more than learn how to fied, and at Pine Tree School that num- do knee-slides, twirls and spins. Largely ber was 38 percent. Most John Fuller funded by 21st Century Community and Pine Tree participants also Learning Centers grants through the improved their academic performance. N.H. Dept. of Education, the program puts the emphasis on academic skills. he Conway School District was The first 45-minutes are devoted to an early adopter of after-school homework, reinforcing good study Tprograms, getting in on the habits in a supervised environment. ground floor of funding when Congress “Kids have told me they like the authorized the 21st Century program homework part, because then they don’t under the Elementary and Secondary have to worry about it when they get Education Act to include academic pro- home,” says Rose Whitney, site director gramming during out of school hours. for the Conway El Project Succeed pro- Originally administered on a federal gram. Project Succeed also runs pro- level, since 2002 the U.S. Department of grams at the John Fuller School in Education has granted state education North Conway and Pine Tree in Center departments the monies from this pro- Conway. gram, and local 21st Century grants The second part of the afternoon is Project Succeed Hip Hoppers. Dancers from Conway Elementary School’s Project come through those departments. To set aside for enrichment activities. Succeed glow with pride after performing their hip-hop routine for their families and qualify for the funding, schools must Among the activity groups the children friends. (Sara Young-Knox Photo) have at least 30 percent of their school can sign up for are the Mad Scientist, population identified as recipients of the Sign Language, Hip Hop, Field Games, “We are blessed with many of the “Our primary goals this year,” free/reduced lunch program. Community Service, Cooking and daytime staff at our school who are Whitney says, “have been to increase Conway Elementary School has the Newspaper Clubs. Children sign up for always willing to help and substitute in our science, and physical activity enrich- necessary statistics to show that the pro- nine-week segments, of which there are our program,” said Rose Whitney. The ments. We currently offer something gram is working, but more than that it four a year. Eighty students are enrolled supper was open to all the school’s stu- science-related daily and at least 45 min- has the subjective evidence. Judging by and there are 10 staff members. dents and their families. utes of physical activity per day.” the smiles on the faces of the children The Cooking Club helped make the Project Succeed director Christine Thursday night, they like coming to meatballs for the free spaghetti dinner his year the program’s staff is Thompson says the bulk of the funds, 60 Project Succeed. that preceded the evening’s dancing, focusing on increasing inquiry- percent, for the program come from two “I thought it was really great to see singing and signing presentations Tbased science enrichments, and five-year 21st Century Community the number of families who came out,” Thursday. Teachers, support staff and improving the health of students by Learning Centers grants, $133,341 for Thompson said after Family Night. community members pitched in to the offering exercise opportunities at least the John Fuller and Conway Elementary “Rose and her staff did a great job of rest. two hours a week. sites. Since 2003 voters in Conway have putting all of that together.” ▲

Page A6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Explore the Possibilities Day to be held Feb. 10 February Admissions Open House at The Community School TAMWORTH — Wishing you could rekindle the fire of your middle or high school-aged child’s intellectual curiosi- ty? Is your teenager missing the connec- tion between school and “the real world”? At The Community School’s Explore the Possibilities Day, Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., interested parents and stu- dents are invited to consider the differ- ence an experience-based, interest-driv- en curriculum can make. Attendees will tour the school, interact with current students and parents during a Q&A forum, visit with faculty members over a hearty lunch, and participate in after- noon block classes, with workshops for the parents. The Community School (TCS) is a fully accredited independent day school serving 7th -12th graders from the N.H. Lakes Region and the North Country, as well as neighboring commu- nities in Maine. Located on a beauti- ful 310-acre campus (a thriving family farm a century ago), TCS sits nestled between the Ossipee and Sandwich Students and faculty from The Community School earn Wilderness First Aid certification while hiking the Presidentials during a fall Trip Week. (Courtesy Photo)

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page A7 Local ski areas...

By Rachael Brown Contributing Writer

hinking green is not always bad for the ski industry. In fact, scientists, researchers and leaders in the ski industry have come up with ways to promote environmentally friendly ski- ing to maintain sustainability practices. After all, the ski industry has much to lose fromT the impact of global warming, which may translate to shorter winters and less snow. Not only is the N.H. ski industry committed to being environmental stewards for survival reasons, but ski areas are passionate about saving the environment for future generations to come. “There isn’t an infinite supply of NHPPP works with Ski NH and its everything on this planet, including members to assess the ski areas’ chemi- water and air — there will be plenty of cal and waste use, air pollution, solid and generations that come after us. It is a hazardous waste generation and pro- collective obligation not using your fair vides technical assistance to help reduce share and to leave some [resources] for environmental impact. the next generation,” says Doug Tulin, Green Slopes encourages ski areas to marketing director for Attitash Ski recycle, to use alternative fuels, to use Snowmaking guns at Cranmore Mountain powered by biodiesel fuel Resort in Bartlett. energy efficient snowmaking practices, (Cranmore Mountain Resort Photos) Attitash is one of the many Mount to use environmentally friendly food Washington Valley ski areas that is com- service products, to install energy effi- ust recently, Attitash published its numbers. “It was interesting what I saw mitted to reducing its environmental cient lighting, to support sustainable “Going Green Report,” which in statistics, these are aggregate num- impact and as a member of Ski NH is construction, and to support anti-idling states that since December 1, 2009, bers. Waste Management translates the part of the Green Slopes program. initiatives. The checklist includes 17 ini- J the resort was able to recycle 22.8 tons numbers, the impact speaks for them- Green Slopes is an initiative of the New tiatives and though each ski area may of materials with approximately 11.4 selves,” says Tulin. Hampshire Department of Environ- not participate in each initiative, the fol- tons of that being paper and cardboard “This isn’t just about what Attitash mental Services’ New Hampshire Pol- lowing is a sampling of what’s happening materials. contributes to improve the environ- lution Prevention Program (NHPPP). in our Valley. Tulin explains, “Our single most sig- ment, but is about bringing more people nificant step is single-stream recycling,” along with you,” says Tulin. It is impor- says Tulin. Single stream recycling is tant to put time into educating staff and one-stop recycling. Tulin explains the not to be intrusive when it comes to mountain puts out all-in-one bins that sharing the message with guests. guests can throw paper, cardboard, alu- “Guests come here to relax, to get some minum and glass into. The bins are dis- exercise, to be with family. We don’t persed throughout the lodge areas. want to push guests or be intrusive [with “This makes it easy for our guests; the recycling messages],” says Tulin. He guests do not have to search for different says they want to respect their guests types of bins,” he says. “It makes it easy and sometimes it is easier to pick up for our guests to participate. Waste trash yourself and pop it in a recycle bin Management collects the bins and they to set a good example. “We take the then take care of the sorting out and steps [recycling] ourselves while not next recycle step. Aesthetically, the one- being intrusive to our guests,” says stop bin idea helps the mountain. We Tulin. don’t want the lodges to look like recy- cling plants; we want to make it easy to ver in East Madison, at Purity make the planet better,” adds Tulin. Spring Resort, the use of Forest To grab attention, it is important to OStewardship Certified (FSC) translate to staff and guests what recy- paper is the cutting edge. cling 22.8 tons means. Tulin explains the Purity Spring Resort, which also saving of 187 trees, 45,200 kilowatt includes King Pine Ski Area, Danforth hours, 39 cubic yards of landfill airspace, Bay Camping, The Bluffs Adult RV 5,093 gallons of oil, 264 gallons of gaso- Resort and Camp Tohkomeupog, has line and 77,000 gallons of water are total made the switch to FSC paper.

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drive their hybrid cars to the mountain, will be given a free lift ticket and VIP parking. Cross- country ski areas support environmentally friendly practices and are passionate about this too. Up in Jackson, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation uses biodiesel in its diesel trucks but chooses another alternative in its grooming equipement. “Biodiesel is good in lots of ways,” says Thom Perkins, director. “But, if there is a spill, it doesn’t prevent pollution.” Perkins says the foundation is very concerned about what types of fuels they use, and the design of the trails. Don’t forget the ski trails go right by and are on some people’s properties. “We go right by people’s wells,” he says. “When we build our trails, we are very sensitive to how they look, we spend lot of money,” he adds. Jackson spends lots of money on their grooming equipment too. You see there is no snow making on the cross- country trails and Perkins says that his expert groomers know how to groom and make the natural snow the best. Green Plus is what fuels Jackson XC ‘s grooming equipment. Perkins explains that they have risk management procedures set up, if there were ever to be a spill, but he finds that using a biodegradable non-toxic fuel is a better solution. “We use what’s called Green Plus and it is made out of Rainbow “A couple of years ago we looked at and 1950s, it blows me away what they release, the resort uses more than 20,000 Trout,” says Perkins. Green Plus is a all the brochures we were printing for all have done,” he says. gallons of 20 percent biodiesel, which catalyst that helps existing fuels burn the businesses. We were printing winter In the 2010s the family tradition lives translates to a 4000-gallon reduction of more efficiently according to the com- and summer brochures, but now we on. The resort also uses single–stream conventional fossil fuel. To celebrate its pany’s website: biofriendly.com. combine the brochures, use FSC paper recycling and Houde agrees with Tulin conversion to biodiesel, Cranmore will As far as the environmental risk, and have cut back on our use of paper,” and says the all-in-one bins make it so again be hosting two “Biodiesel Days” Perkins says, “We sleep very well at says Dan Houde, director of marketing. much easier for the guest to recycle. this year, one on Saturday, Jan. 23 and night.” ▲ The FSC is a world-wide organiza- King Pine Ski Area, along with the the other on March 10. Guests, who tion dedicated to the management of resort’s other businesses, heats 11 build- sustainable forestry. Its mission is to ings with the alternative fuel, biodiesel. eliminate habitat destruction, water pol- “We use 100,000 gallons of fuel, and lution and violence towards people and buy in bulk. We have been doing this for wildlife associated with logging. FSC five years; the system is in place, it is will certify paper and paper products as working out well and we have seen a long as the wood used in the products quick return on our investment,” says originates from FSC certified sources. Houde. Houde says you can actually track from which forest the paper originated. peaking of biodiesel, back in North The Hoyt family, owners of Purity Conway, Cranmore Mountain Spring Resort, who purchased the land SResort has been using biodiesel in over 100 years ago, has always been its grooming machines and diesel trucks environmentally conscious, explains since 2003. Cranmore was actually the Houde. “If you look back in history and first eastern ski area to do so. see what they were doing in the 1920s According to their winter press

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page A9 Ear Marks

ATTP to recreate part of Battle of Agincourt scene from ‘Hamlet’ Advice to the Players to perform at New Hampshire Theatre Awards SANDWICH — Advice To The recreating part of the famous Players has been nominated for six Battle of Agincourt for the pop- awards for their 2009 theatre season, ular awards show. and has been invited to perform a scene Tickets for the show, which is at from Shakespeare’s “Henry V” onstage the Palace Theatre in at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Manchester on Friday, Feb. 5, at Feb. 5. 7 p.m., are available by calling “Henry V” was nominated for Best 668-5588, or online at Production in the professional http://palacetheatre.org/. Drama/Comedy category as well as gar- Information about Advice To nering nominations for Caroline The Players can be found at Nesbitt as Best Director and Patrick www.advicetotheplayers.org. ▲ Hornig for Best Sound Designer. Presented in March 2009, “Henry V” featured Advice To The Players’ famil- left: The Advice To The Players’ iar mix of professional actors and area ensemble in the Battle of teens. Agincourt from William Advice To The Players’ summer Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’. show, Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s (Courtesy Photo) Tale,” also received three nominations. Heather Hamilton was nominated for Best Actress for her performance of Hermione, and Robert Bates and Lisa Local restaurants and professional chefs vie for Best in the Valley honors Thompson each received Supporting th Actor nominations for their perform- 7 Annual Chilly Chili Cook-Off brings ances as Antigonus and Paulina. “‘Henry V’ and ‘The Winter’s Tale’ are not the easiest stories in the world,” ‘heated’ competition remarked Caroline Nesbitt, who direct- NORTH CONWAY — The ‘heated’ chilly recipes at an upcoming Chamber ticipants must provide at least five gal- ed both productions. “One deals with Mt. Washington Valley tradition of the After-Hours and on the Mt. lons of chili for tasting by the judges and the human cost of war and the other Chilly Chili Cook-Off, scheduled to Washington Valley Chamber of the public. Each participant registered examines the way lives are destroyed take place Saturday, Feb. 20, at Commerce’s homepage. $100 will be for the event will be provided with one when emotions like rage and jealousy go Flatbread Company in the Eastern awarded to the first place winners for uncovered 6- by 2.5-foot table and serv- out of control. If the plays were Slope Inn Resort from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., best chili in both the judges and people’s ice ware including spoons, four-ounce tragedies, they’d be easier, you’d just combines tough competition, top secret choice categories. Awards will be given cups and napkins. Power can be provid- end up with dead bodies all over the recipes and family fun. 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Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page A11 Sports Highlights

Victories put Eagles in good spot heading into matchup with Bedford Kennett hockey champs notch two more wins By Joshua Spaulding Griffin Meador had the best early scor- while Bryan Lamontagne chipped Sports Editor ing chances for Kennett, but his bids were in with a wicked slap shot from the CONWAY — Over the last few years, one shut down by the Saber goalie. Kevin blue line. would be hard-pressed to find a better Murphy also had a bid turned away as the The Eagles managed to double rivalry in New Hampshire high school power play came to a close. their lead with just 42 seconds on hockey than Souhegan and Kennett. The Eagles took another penalty just the clock, as King tapped home a The two teams have played in the last more than five minutes into the game and rebound, with Cyr and Chuckie two Division III championship games and Gaudreau got some help from Chris King Smith getting the assists for a 2-0 last year the Sabers handed the Eagles two and Taylor Cyr, as the duo did a good job lead after 15 minutes. of their four regular season losses before on the penalty kill to keep the Sabers from Gaudreau made a couple of falling to the boys from Kennett in the title putting too much pressure on. saves to open the second period, tilt. Meador, Dillon Smith, Cyr and but with 12:44 to go, his three- That title game may have been the Murphy kept the Kennett pressure going, game shutout streak came to a turning point in the rivalry, as the Eagles’ and Cyr had a great pass to Chuckie Smith close as the Sabers cut the lead 4-0 win in that game put them on a win- that the junior tipped just wide of the net to 2-1. While it may look that way, Kevin Murphy is not ning track against the Sabers that contin- on a great scoring bid. The Eagles wasted no time get- punching a Souhegan defender in the face, he’s sim- ued in the season opener on Dec. 14 and The Eagles kept pressuring, and it paid ting the goal back, however, as less ply skating around the Saber’s diving attempt to again on Saturday at the Ham Arena. off with 4:12 on the clock, as Meador put a than two minutes later, Murphy knock the puck away during action Jan. 16 at Ham The early part of the game looked like shot on net and the rebound bounced finished off solid Kennett pressure Arena. (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) the old rivalry between the two teams, as around in front of the net, where Cody by tucking the puck into the corner both squads battled hard and had good Richard pounced on it and tapped it in for of the net for a 3-1 Kennett lead. play set up the Eagles with a five-on-three scoring bids. a 1-0 lead. Meador and Murphy were cred- Gaudreau made that lead stand up as he situation, which Lamontagne and Chuckie Ricky Gaudreau turned away a couple ited with the helpers. continued to turn away the Sabers’ scoring Smith capitalized on. Lamontagne rifled a of Saber bids in the early going, including Kennett kept charging, with Meador, bids and the Eagles went on the power play shot from the point, and Smith tipped it on a power play less than three minutes Murphy, Richard, King and Chuckie with 8:52 to play in the period. home with nine seconds on the clock for a into the game. Smith all getting in on the offensive attack, Logan Spoor, Dillon Smith, 6-1 tally. Lamontagne, Cyr and Meador all got in on “It’s always emotional when we play the offensive end of the ice, but they could- Souhegan,” coach Mike Lane said. n’t break through. With 7:25 to play, the “They’ve had our number for a while and Eagles took a penalty for a four-on-four it’s good we’ve been able to turn the tables scenario for 33 seconds. The Eagles killed the last three games.” the ensuing Souhegan power play, with The Eagle coach noted that he thought Gaudreau making a couple of strong saves. the game could go down as his squad’s best The Eagles got another power play effort of the season. chance, but scoring bids from Meador and “For the first time this year, we knew Spoor were turned away. something about our opponent, had a The Eagles had to kill another penalty game plan and implemented it well,” he with three minutes to play in the period said. “Every single player contributed and and did a solid job of keeping the Sabers at did a fantastic job.” bay, with Gaudreau only having to make Lane praised Richard and King for their one save during the man advantage and the first period goals that got the Eagles on the second period closed out with Kennett up board. by a 3-1 score. “I really thought Cody, in the first peri- The two teams went back and forth to od, played really tough in front of the net,” open the third period, with Anthony Lane said. “And Chris, at about 130 LaRusso and Cyr getting scoring chances pounds, played tonight like he is 210 for Kennett. Connor Todd, Richard, pounds. We get that every night from Murphy and Meador also were right on him.” the doorstep but couldn’t convert. Lane also praised Gaudreau for another Lamontagne rang a shot off the crossbar solid game, which allowed the Eagles to go and Spoor had a bid turned away as well. into Saturday’s matchup with undefeated Finally, with 8:02 to play, the Eagles got Bedford with a bit of confidence. back on the board, with Meador and The Eagles recorded a 10-0 win over Murphy executing a give-and-go to perfec- Pembroke on Wednesday, Jan. 13, and had tion. Meador hit Murphy and the sopho- a couple of milestones reached in the more dished it back to the senior, who game. deposited it in the net for a 4-1 lead. Meador and Cyr both recorded their The Eagles did a fine job of killing off 100th career points, while Nick Massa and another penalty and then were able to Matt Kelly each netted their first career stretch the lead to 5-1 with 3:31 to play, as varsity goal. Gaudreau earned his third Murphy skated in front of the net, faked straight shutout in picking up the win. out the goalie and drilled the puck home. The Eagles and Bedford Bulldogs, the Chuckie Smith, Cyr, LaRusso and two lone undefeated teams in Division III, Dillon Smith kept the pressure on and a will meet up at 4:20 p.m. at Ham Arena on flurry of penalties in the final minute of Saturday, Jan. 23. ▲

Page A12 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Kennett ski jumping team hosting home meet on Friday at 6 p.m. Eagle jumpers celebrate 45 years on the Kanc By Joshua Spaulding on the left side. would also include a tribute to Eleanor Plymouth by a mere 1.5 points. Sports Editor On Friday night, competitors will be Henry, who he referred to as the “mother Michael Larson won the event, finish- ALBANY — If you’re driving by and don’t using both jumps as they compete in the of Kennett ski jumping.” Henry, the ing with best jumps of 27.5 and 28.5 look carefully, you can easily miss the sliv- Eagles’ lone home meet of the year. mother of current jumping coach Chip meters and racking up a total of 108 er of open space just off the Kancamagus “We only have one a year, but I wish we Henry, passed away in August. points. Highway a little more than a mile from the could do it more,” Broomhall said, noting Broomhall credits the late Henry with Hunter Haynes was second among the intersection of Route 16. that all the schools in the state that have starting the tradition of the bonfire at the Eagles, grabbing 99.5 points for fifth But for the past 45 years, the Kennett jumping teams have the opportunity to base of the hill during each Eagle meet, place. He had long jumps of 25 and 26 ski jumping team has called that little sliv- host a meet, leaving each school with one something unique to the Kennett home meters. er of land home, and on Friday night, the chance. meet. Max Brennick finished 10th overall lights will come on again as the Eagles “Jumping has diminished quite a bit, “You can’t see it from the car, you can’t with 95 points and leaped to distances of host their annual home meet at 6 p.m. but we’ve managed to hang on to it,” see it from the road, so you have to come 24.5 and 24 meters on his two longest With the occasion of the 45th anniver- Broomhall said. “It’s good we have as in and watch,” said Broomhall. “And it’s jumps. sary of the jump, Kennett ski coach Chuck many people around as we do, though we fun to watch. The fire helps to keep peo- Jeff Sires was the final Kennett scoring Broomhall noted that it will be a special always wish we had more.” ple nice and warm.” jumper, placing 15th overall with 90.5 night at the home of the flying Eagles. The current ski jump area was cleared While the Eagles have been jumping points and long jumps of 23 and 22 “It’s going to be a pretty special night,” in the summer of 1965 by a group that off the Kanc for the past 45 years, meters. he said. “To celebrate 45 years of jumping included Broomhall’s father Charles, who Broomhall notes that the team jumped at Duncan Cromwell was 16th overall in one place, there’s not many going on also served as the high school ski coach. the former Intervale Ski Area prior to with 85.5 points and long jumps of 21.5 that long in New Hampshire.” Tom Currier and Sonny Lynch were moving south, and also at one point earli- and 22 meters. Torin Laliberte and With jumping stopped at the famous among a couple of other names that the er in history, at Cranmore. Vincent Patch finished tied for 26th with Nansen Ski Jump in Berlin, as well as at Eagle mentor remembers taking part in “I remember the Intervale jump,” the 75.5 points each. Laliberte had long jumps the Gunstock jumps and others around the the work. The Eastern Slope Ski Club was Eagle coach said. “That looked awful big of 19 and 18 meters, while Patch had long state, the fact that the Eagles still use the the main financers of the venture. for a little kid.” jumps of 19 and 18.5 meters. Zach same jump is a testament to the people “There were a lot of people that helped The Eagles will join the rest of the Cromwell was 34th with 68 points and had who built it and to those who continue to excavate,” said Broomhall. jumpers in kicking off the meet on Friday, long jumps of 15 and 16.5 meters. Travis maintain it year after year. The school district finally took owner- Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. The Eagles also head to Rockett placed 36th with 67.5 points and “We’ve rebuilt it, changed the tower, ship of the jump this summer. For the past the Newport ski jump for a meet hosted by long jumps of 14 and 16 meters. Pete the landing, the stopping area,” Broomhall 44 years, the jumping team had been com- Sunapee on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. Grzesik was 39th with 63.5 points and said. “I think we have a pretty good jump peting on land owned by the Kennett long jumps of 14 and 14.5 meters and now.” Corporation. Recent results Marissa Anderson placed 47th with 44.5 In actuality, the Eagles have two jumps In addition to the celebration of 45 The Eagles traveled to Hanover for a points and long jumps of 7.5 meters. ▲ — a smaller jump, located on the right years of jumping on the current location, meet on Friday, Jan. 15, and the defending looking up at the hill, and the larger jump Broomhall mentioned that the evening state champions came out on top, besting Passages

Deaths several nieces and nephews. of The Madison Church and the Madison Roger Elliott, grandson Daniel Currier Private services will be held at the con- Grange. As a caregiver, Dot cared for and granddaughter Sarah Elliott. In Paul Cheney venience of the family. Burial will be in many people throughout Carroll County accordance with Dot's wishes there will Paul Cheney, 88, of Conway died Jan. the N.H. Veterans Cemetery in and worked at the Carroll County (now be a gathering in Madison in the spring 11, at his home following a sudden illness. Boscawen. There will be no visiting Mountainview) Nursing Home for sever- and her ashes will be interred at the farm Born in St. Marie, Quebec, he was the son hours. al years. In addition to her work as a pro- with Bick's. Memorial contributions may of Avit and Marie Jean (Morrissette) The Furber and White Funeral Home fessional caregiver, Dot took very good be made to The Madison Rescue Squad. Cheney. He graduated from Franklin in North Conway is in charge of arrange- care of her family, all of whom will miss Announcements of births, High School. ments. her greatly. Editor’s Note: adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World She is survived by her son Leonard and memorial services may be sent to the War II and served four years in the South Doris (Dot) Bickford Paul and his wife, Marion and her daugh- Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, Pacific. Doris (Dot) Bickford died Sunday, Jan. ters Joyce Elliott and Judith Sassorossi P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or Paul worked many years for the former 17 at the Burlington Health and and her son-in-law Kenn Sassorossi; emailed to [email protected]. Yield House in North Conway and he had Rehabilitation Center with her daughter grandchildren Edward (Sandy) Bickford, Items must be submitted by Monday noon worked at the Aubuchon Hardware Store and son-in-law by her side. Dot, the eld- Lawrence Bickford, Pat (Robert) Smith, for publication on the following Thursday. in Franklin. est daughter of Lora (Tyler) and Chester Carol Jean Bickford, Richard (Laurie) We are glad to publish engagement and The family includes his wife Pearl Leavitt, was born in Madison on Oct. 28, Currier, Kathryn (Jonathan) Aisenberg wedding photos (enclose self-addressed, (Pennock) Cheney of Conway; a son, 1914 and lived there until 2005 when she and Martha Sassorossi, six great grand- stamped envelope and kindly print address Rodney P. Cheney and his wife Denise of moved to Vermont to live with her daugh- children and six great-great grandchil- on back of photo for photo return). Goffstown; a grandson Kevin Cheney; ter and son-in-law, Judy and Kenn dren. She was predeceased by her hus- two sisters, Claudette Cheney of Franklin Sassorossi. band, Leonard (Bick), her sisters, Lorena and Denise Day of Ft. Meyers, Fla., and Dot was a member of the Phileatheas Nickerson and Thelma Cate, son-in-law AUDIOLOGISTS YOU CAN TRUST “I am sorry, could you please repeat that?” “I am sorry, what was that?” “I am sorry, could you please speak up a bit?” Don’t be sorry, be aware. 2 WEEK FREE 1 out of 10 people suffer from hearing loss. AT HOME TRIAL Resound “Dot” promotes better hearing. (after hearing test) By combining advanced features, wireless options and • Hearing screening unprecedented control over your listening preferences, Resound “Dot” hearing instruments let you experience billed to insurance* clear, engaging communications and a new level of confidence. Unapologetically. • FREE demonstration ENT Associates of NH of hearing aids Offices Located in Laconia, N. Conway, Wolfeboro & Plymouth after hearing test. (603) 524-7402 • 800-464-7402 *Most insurances accepted. Cheryl Dagnon, M.A. Shaun McArdle, AuD. Payment plan available. C.C.C.-A.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page A13 Sports Highlights

Kennett High Girls’ Basketball Eagle girls ride early lead to victory By Joshua Spaulding three-pointer to make it 49-31, but Frase “Defensively, we need to get better,” he Wagner had 17 for the Eagles. Meader and Sports Editor answered with a hoop to push the lead back continued. “We made a good adjustment at Heath each added eight. NORTH CONWAY — It didn’t take to 20 at 51-31. halftime, going to a one-three-one and it In JV action, Kennett bested long for the Kennett basketball girls to set After a Lehner free throw, Pollini hit a slowed them a little bit.” Kingswood by a 34-23 score. Casey the tone against Carroll County rivals bucket to cut the lead to 17, but White hit But as has been the case in almost all the Blakely led Kennett with 10 points, while Kingswood on Friday, Jan. 15. a free throw and Wagner drained a field games this season, the Knight coach point- Meegan Ellis led Kingswood with six The host Eagles bolted out to a 13-1 goal to push the lead back to 20. ed to the fact that his squad was up against points. lead before the Knights got their first field Pollini and Roy each hit from the char- one of the top teams in Class I. More Eagles goal of the night and cruised to a 71-44 ity stripe and Roy hit a field goal to make it For Kennett coach Peter Ames, the Kennett traveled north to take on Berlin victory. 54-38. After a Rachel Miller basket gave trouble was keeping his team focused after on Tuesday, Jan. 12, and returned through Kingswood’s Erin Deely got the game’s the Eagles two points, Alyssa Nelson hit they got an early lead. Crawford Notch with a 60-32 win over the first point, sinking a free throw early in the for two for the Knights. Kennett closed out “It’s hard to stay focused when you Mounties. first quarter, but Kennett answered with the quarter with a foul shot from Frase and break out and get a lead, it’s easy to get a lit- Ames used the big lead to rest some of the next 13 points. Two hoops from Allie hoops from Miller and Wagner to make it tle comfortable,” he said. “I thought we his starters, as both Allie Wagner and Frase Wagner and a bucket and two free throws 61-40 after three quarters. played just as well in the second quarter, sat for much of the fourth quarter. from Melissa Frase staked Kennett to an 8- Kennett scored the first eight points of but we didn’t hit our foul shots. And we “It was a good game and we got some 1 lead. Two of those hoops came off the fourth quarter, with Frase hitting two had two or three nice passes that should’ve good play from the kids,” he said. “The Wagner steals. hoops and Jess Wagner and White each been breakaways where we missed layups kids came off the bench and gave us some Wagner hit another hoop and Frase adding a bucket. Steph Valpey hit a pair of or foul shots. good minutes.” converted a three-point play to make it 13- free throws for Kingswood, and Casey “It didn’t look like we were doing as Next up for the Eagles is a trip to 1 before Deely drained Kingswood’s first Harrigan and Steph McNally also hit from well, but we were,” he added. “We did Portsmotuh on Friday, Jan. 22, for a chance field goal. the charity stripe for the Knights. Heath everything but finish. Some of that’s a lack at revenge against the Clippers, who best- Lauren White then hit two free throws netted the game’s final points for the 71-44 of concentration.” ed the Eagles opening night in North for the Eagles and Frase hit from beyond final. Ames pointed out Miller and Heath as Conway. The girls will also head to Dover the arc to stretch the lead to 18-3. “We didn’t come out and focus,” said two players who played well inside and to take on St. Thomas in another shot at Megen Pollini hit a bucket for Kingswood coach Grady Charland. “I made big contributions to the outcome. revenge on Monday, Jan. 25. The Saints Kingswood, then Kennett’s Sam Meader think we competed with them in the mid- For the game, Frase led the way for bested the Eagles in the season’s second and Kingswood’s Nikki Matarozzo dle two quarters. Kennett with 23 points, while Allie game. Both games start at 6:30 p.m. ▲ exchanged free throws to make it 19-6. A Lauren Kidder bucket made it 21-6, but Deely hit a three-pointer to make it 21-9. Moriah Heath hit a basket for the Eagles Kennett High Boys’ Basketball as the quarter ended, giving Kennett a 23- 9 lead after eight minutes. The contest was a little more back and Eagles still searching for elusive first W forth to open the second quarter, as Erica By Joshua Spaulding tioned Kingswood sen- Nelson got Kingswood on the board first, Sports Editor iors for their strong play, but Heath responded with a bucket for NORTH CONWAY — Injuries and ill- going inside-outside so Kennett. After Alyssa Nelson converted ness began taking their toll on the Kennett well and hitting their foul off a Deely steal, Frase hit a three-pointer boys’ basketball team, as the Eagles battled shots. The Knights as a to make it 28-13. Berlin and Kingswood last week. team were seven-of-eight Alyssa Nelson hit one from the free Coach Steve Coté had only eight kids from the line in the fourth throw line before Kennett’s Kasey available for practice on Sunday as his quarter to help seal the Cavanaugh hit a field goal and Meader hit team prepared for another week of tough 54-45 win. a free throw. After a Deely free throw games. “We had to foul to stay made it 31-15, Meader hit two field goals “It doesn’t get any easier,” he said. in the game and they did in a row to stretch the lead to 35-15. “That’s what happens in Class I, very their job hitting the foul Pollini drained a bucket, but Wagner fol- rarely do you have a night off.” shots,” Coté said. lowed with two foul shots and a bucket for The Eagles headed to Wolfeboro on Matt Lautenschlager Kennett to make it 39-17. Friday, Jan. 15, for a meeting with their led the Eagles with 14 Brittany Roy hit her first shot for the Carroll County rivals from Kingswood. points. Knights, but Meader followed with anoth- “I thought Kingswood was better than “With Cam Eldon er bucket for Kennett. After Roy complet- advertised,” Coté noted. “I was very going down (broken nose, ed a three-point play, Frase hit a three- impressed with their athleticism and size. expected to miss a few pointer to make it 44-22. Pollini hit the (Kevin) Smithwood and (Dylan) Lovering more weeks), Matt had to final shot of the half to make it 44-24 at the are definitely a formidable duo and they step in for the first time as break. did a heck of a job against us.” a starter and he did a fan- The 20-point difference basically The Eagles, with a short bench already, tastic job,” Coté said. stayed throughout the third quarter as the saw it get even shorter when Thomas Dave Ingram had 12 two teams played pretty even basketball. Stapinski had to leave the game due to ill- points and Brandon Frost Roy got Kingswood on the board first, ness and Scotty Saunders sprained his added 10 in the losing but Wagner followed with a three-pointer ankle and had to come out. effort for the Eagles. for Kennett. Ari Lehner hit for two for the “We just ran out of foot soldiers,” Coté Knights, but Heath came back and did the said. Kennett vs Berlin same for the Eagles. Deely drained a The Eagle coach praised the aforemen- Kennett played host to Berlin on Tuesday, Jan. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT NO. 9 12, and the Class M pow- ers came out strong against the Eagles and TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR made the first half stand Anticipated Opening: July 1, 2010 up, recording a 66-48 win. SAU #9 is seeking a full-time Transportation Coordinator. Individuals with person- “We did not play well in the first half,” the Eagle Matt Ashnault fights for a rebound against Berlin on Jan. nel management, scheduling, or transportation background are encouraged to coach said. “We just did- 12 in North Conway. apply. Must have CDL-B license or be able to receive within six (6) months. n’t match Berlin’s intensi- (Joshua Spaulding/Mountain Ear Photo) Preference will be given to those candidates familiar with pupil transportation or ty in the first half and they having bus driver/bus driver instructor certification. absolutely destroyed us broken leg, a loss that will prove big for the This is a $30,000 salaried position with a 220-day work year and competitive ben- on the boards.” Eagles in the coming weeks. The second half was a bit better for the efits package. “He’s a defensive force. He can play Eagles, as they outscored the visitors by a momentum-changing defense,” Coté said. The Conway School District and S.A.U. #9 offer a team approach to a fast paced 32-29 tally, but Coté noted that it was too “When you lose his style of D, plus he was work environment.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. little, too late. averaging 12 to 14 points a game, he’s a “We made a few adjustments, but I tough loss.” FMI, please contact Jim Hill, Dir. of Administrative Services at: [email protected] think we dug way too deep of a trench in The Eagle coach knows his team has its apply for this position, send letter of interest, resume, copy of CDL-B license if the first half,” he said. work cut out for it in the next few weeks, available, application, copies of appropriate certifications or transcripts, and three The Eagles cut the lead to 10 points but remains optimistic that the Eagles will current letters of reference to: with about four minutes to go, but an find their way. Dr. Carl Nelson, Supt., SAU #9 injury to Tanner Baillargeon seemed to let Kennett will host defending Class I 176A Main Street • Conway, NH 03818 the steam out of any possible comeback. champion Portsmouth on Friday, Jan. 22, Baillargeon, playing on defense, collid- at 6:30 p.m. and will host St. Thomas on Application and job description available at: www.sau9.org (job openings) ed with two Berlin players and suffered a Monday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. ▲

Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Business News

Public invited to tour new bakery Jan. 28 White Mountain Cupcakery to host grand opening reception NORTH CONWAY — The Iannuzzi Katherine Iannuzzi and sample a few of Mountain Cupcakery now offers its sig- family is hosting a ribbon cutting and their more than 12 different flavors of nature ‘White Mountain Cupcake.’ This grand opening reception from 10 to 11 gourmet cupcakes. Special drawings will oversized cupcake can be flavor-created a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, in their new be held throughout the day and all are and custom designed to meet any occa- bakery, the White Mountain Cupcakery, welcome to stop by and enter. sion and makes the perfect centerpiece located in the yellow (old SAU 9) build- More than just cupcakes, White for parties or special events. Patrons can ing in North Conway Village. The rib- Mountain Cupcakery offers a plethora choose to enjoy their delectable treats in bon cutting ceremony, taking place at of different sweet treats and baked goods the bakery with the Cupcakery’s drink 10:10 a.m. for the year 2010, will wel- all made from scratch and served fresh. offerings, including coffee by Port City come the public to tour the bakery, meet In addition to its well known specialty, Roasters, or take their treats to go. owners Steven, Cherie, Marc and birthday and wedding cakes, the White As owners of the first and only spe- cialty cupcakery in the Mount The White Mountain Cupcakery, located Those wishing to purchase a display Washington Valley, brothers Steven, on Main Street in North Conway Village, Business Expo booth at the expo are encouraged to do so Marc and their wives are excited to share now offers its signature oversized ‘White early, as spaces are limited and historically their love and passion for baking. Mountain Cupcake.’ (Courtesy Photo) Continued from Page A7 sell out. Those wishing to increase their “We love seeing people, young and exposure at the 12th Annual Business Expo old, come through our doors. Their Making true on their commitment to 4signals Media. Sean will instruct how to may consider becoming an expo sponsor faces light up with big smiles from the the community, the Iannuzzis donated harness the power of the social media with premiere booth space, advertising sight of the cupcakes in the cases and the homemade snacks each weekend to help sphere through Facebook, Twitter, blogs, opportunities and publicity on all expo smell of deliciousness in the air. That is raise money for the Eastern Slope squidoo, digg, del.icio.us and many others, publications. priceless to us,” said co-owner Cherie Playhouse far before the Cupcakery was to leverage the internet and reach out to In addition to booth space, other mar- Iannuzzi. opened. customers effectively and inexpensively keting opportunities are available for busi- Both Iannuzzi families, being rooted For more information about the with targeted messages that customers seek nesses looking to target to over 400 annual in the community, feel strongly about White Mountain Cupcakery, call 733- out, not ignore. attendees that come to the Business Expo. their involvement with the Valley. “We 5310 or visit www.wmcupcakery.com or MWVCC Awards Luncheon Ad space may be purchased in the Business look forward to getting involved with better yet, stop by the bakery in North The awards luncheon, sponsored by Expo event program guide that not only the community as much as we can,” Conway Village and sample their spe- Mount Washington Graph-Fx & Printing circulates throughout the expo, but is an Iannuzzi family said enthusiastically. cialty desserts. ▲ LLC, will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m., insert in The Conway Daily Sun (distribu- honoring exemplary companies and indi- tion: 16,100) and Berlin Daily Sun (distri- viduals that demonstrate the business spir- bution: 8,925) for a total distribution of it that keeps Mt. Washington Valley thriv- over 25,425. Zeb’s General Store Charitable Fund ing. The luncheon is highlighted by the In addition, businesses may choose to recognition of the Mt. Washington Valley showcase their company, new products and donates to Starting Point Chamber of Commerce’s Business must-haves for 2010 by donating to the 7th NORTH CONWAY — Zeb’s General Fund was estabished in 2006. The fund Entrepreneur of the Year, Employer of the Annual Expo Silent Auction available to Store Charitable Fund completed its has awarded grants totaling over Year, Student Entrepreneur of the Year, the public for the duration of the expo. 2009 grant program by awarding $15,000 and the store has contributed Fledgling Entrepreneur of the Year, Donor businesses participating in the silent $2,000 to Starting Point. The monies $55,000 to the fund with the intent of Fledgling Employee of the Year, Non- auction will gain additional exposure by will be used by Starting Point to con- growing the fund assets over time to Profit of the Year and the Business Expo being profiled in the program guide in tinue work in fulfilling a vision of living ultimately make the fund self-sustain- booth awards including Best Marketing addition to having free pre-event publicity and working in a community where ing. Message, Best Use of Theme, and People’s and their donation displayed at the domestic violence and stalking are not David Peterson, co-owner of Zeb’s Choice Award. Tickets to the awards Business Expo. tolerated. General Store, stated that he is pleased luncheon and workshops are $40 per per- This year’s Business Expo is sponsored Starting Point Executive Director to once again support Starting Point. son and must be purchased ahead of time by Public Service of N.H., Time Warner Suzette Indelicato stated, “the support “We helped Starting Point in 2008 with by calling Suzy Halwick at 356-5701, ext. Cable Business Class, Magic 104, Visitor and compassion of community mem- a contribution and we are pleased to 307, or online at www.mtwashingtonval- Information Radio, Citizens Bank, Eastern bers such as Zeb’s General Store is vital help out again. This organization ley.org. Propane & Oil, Mount Washington to Starting Point’s efforts to fulfill our serves a vital community need and the Want to purchase a booth? Graph-Fx & Printing LLC, MWV mission and we applaud everyone who organization has made tremendous Businesses looking to market their Economic Council, Northway Bank, contributes to our organization.” progress with programs and their new products and/or services or expand their Omni Mount Washington Resort, Zeb’s General Store Charitable facility.” ▲ customer base are encouraged to purchase Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., The Conway a booth www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/Mem- Daily Sun and Tim DiPietro Electric. bershipPDF/Business_Expo_2010_Exhibito For more information about the 12th r_and_Luncheon_Registration__RevA.pdf at Annual Business Expo, including booth the Business Expo for $425 ($300 for registration, business award nominations, Real Estate Showcase MWV Chamber members) or $275 for advertising or event information, contact non-profit organizations ($175 for non- Mary Seavey at 356-5701 ext. 305, or visit profit MWV Chamber members). www.mtwashingtonvalley.org. ▲

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Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Entertainment Arts Recreation ‘Arctic Dreams: Travels in the National&& Petroleum Reserve in Alaska’ GMCG presents Richard Kahn at annual meeting, Jan. 24 n Sunday, Jan. 24, the Green oil and coal development in one of this Boston and Fox TV. He has received the Mountain Conservation country’s last unspoiled frontiers has New England EMMY on multiple occa- Group will hold its 12th prompted him to tell the story of this sions, in addition to many others around Annual Meeting at the remarkable land, its people and its chal- the country. He is currently working on a Calumet Conference Center lenge. film, “Voices from the Land: the impact of Oon Lake Ossipee in Freedom from 4:30 to Kahn has spent the past 10 summers industrial development on the land and 7 p.m. The evening’s featured speaker will north of the Arctic Circle and has devel- people of Alaska’s Western Arctic,” a co- be Richard Kahn, a resident of Wilton and oped a deep appreciation for this remote production with the Alaska Wilderness an award-winning filmmaker and photog- part of Alaska. His presentation will com- League. rapher. bine still photographs, entries from his The evening will commence with a Kahn documented a 70-day journey on journal and a short film to illustrate how social hour, appetizers, community awards the Utukok and Colville Rivers in northern much is at risk in this wild and beautiful and election of officers. The Annual Alaska during the summer of 2008. He land. Meeting is open to the public. Tickets are returned to the region this summer and Kahn’s repertoire of award-winning $15 per person for dinner and the presen- spent 45 days paddling on the western edge films includes many produced for the tation, $10 per person for children or $5 On Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3:30 p.m., Arts of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. History Channel, CBS Productions/ per person for the presentation only. To Council of Tamworth (ACT), Tin While Kahn has usually let his photos and Discovery Health ,Vermont Public reserve tickets, contact 539-1859 or email Mountain Conservation Center, and the [email protected] ▲ films speak for themselves, the pressure of Television, WGBH-TV Frontline, WBZ, . Mountain Storytellers Guild join forces to present an afternoon of New England sto- A campsite on a ridge above ries told around the fire in Tin Mountain’s Illuguruk Creek, Utukok Uplands. Great Room. Will Lange (above) will be (Courtesy Photo) one of the featured performers. (Courtesy Photo) Stories by the fire, snowshoeing and good cheer, Three MWV non-profits combine efforts for fun on Jan. 31 n Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3:30 p.m., Arts Council of Tamworth O(ACT), Tin Mountain Conser- vation Center, and the Mountain Storytellers Guild join forces to present an afternoon of New England stories told around the fire in Tin Mountain’s Great Room. Vermont storyteller, writer, and TV and radio personality Willem Lange will headline, accompa- nied by Guild storytellers Olga Morrill,

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page B1 Valley Round-Up

Enjoy storytelling, music, and poems with an Irish twist Brian Hastings returns to Corner House Inn on Jan. 28 uftonboro songwriter and musi- ago and continues to perform at the sto- performing venues,” Hastings said cian Brian Hastings will perform rytelling dinners and often the gala recently. “There is always a fun audience Tat the Corner House Inn’s story- events. Hastings is not a traditional sto- that appreciates what you do,” he con- telling dinner program on Thursday ryteller. His performances blend a tinued. “I always see old friends, meet evening, Jan. 28. He will bring his unique mix of songs (some original), new ones, laugh, and thoroughly enjoy music, stories and poems and maybe a poems and a story or two, creating an the evening. Don has created such a friend or two for what should be an evening that offers a variety for listeners warm, welcoming environment for exciting evening of entertainment. that you don’t want to miss. tellers and listeners.” Hastings was one of the original “The Storytelling night at the Corner Since Hastings is American-born Corner House storytellers over 20 years House is always one of my very favorite with all Irish blood, his performances

Brian Hastings of Tuftonboro will spin ‘Paste Paper,’Jan. 23 & ‘Basic Book Arts,’Jan. 30 Irish yarns at the Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinner on Jan. 28. Jay Rancourt to lead two workshops at MWV Visual Arts Center (Courtesy Photo) ocal artist Jay Rancourt will be 18th century, paste papers were pre- simple signature, as time allows, and often have an Irish theme to them. He offering “Paste Paper” on dominately used as book covers and develop a solid foundation to continue has an extensive repertoire of Irish bal- LSaturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. end sheets. Paste papers are created by making books at home. Participants lads, stories and poems. Hastings and to 1 p.m. and “Basic Book Arts” on applying colored paste to paper and can bring along color copies of photos, his brothers, Gerald and Tom, appear Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 creating designs by impressing and drawings, decorated papers and other each year at the St. Patrick’s Day cele- p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts Center dragging various texture-producing ephemera for creating content. For bration at the Corner House in what at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway tools through the paste while it is still this full-day class, the class fee of $65 always turns out to be a packed house Village. The MWV Visual Arts Center wet. The technique is delightfully for MWVAA members and $75 for full of fun and laughter. is the home of the Mt Washington reminiscent of finger-painting. Paste non-members includes a $4 materials Join Hastings for an evening of story- Valley Arts Association (MWVAA). papers are easy to make and versatile fee for book board, glue and paper. telling and musical fun with an Irish In the “Paste Paper” workshop stu- enough to use for collage greeting To register or inquire about the twist on Thursday evening, Jan. 28. The dents will create their own paste paper. cards, book arts, book covers, end “Paste Paper” and “Basic Book Arts” Storytelling Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., From the late 16th century until the papers, scrapbooking, basket weaving workshops, call 356-ARTS (2787), and the cost is $19.95 per person (plus and origami. email [email protected], or tax and gratuity). Storytelling dinners For this half-day class, the class fee drop into the MWV Visual Arts are held on Thursday evening (except of $35 for members and $45 for non- Center, which is generally open from 9 certain holidays) from late October members includes $5 materials fee for a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through through May. Volunteer help paste, paint and paper. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on For more information and reserva- In “Basic Book Arts,” students will Fridays. Visit mwvarts.org for a com- tions, contact the Corner House in needed at work on several pre-cut book struc- plete listing of classes and events. ▲ Center Sandwich at 284-6219 or by tures such as the accordion, flag, and email at [email protected]. ▲ Harvest Hills Hampshire, he and his wife, Ida, recently His adaptations of folktales transform well- Animal Shelter Snowshoe moved west, all the way to East known characters and plots into fresh, Montpelier, Vt. Lange’s weekly column, modern, romps of acting using voice, illu- arvest Hills Animal Shelter is in Continued from Page B1 “A Yankee Notebook,” has appeared in sion, and special effects. His original stories desperate need of weekend vol- several New England newspapers since turn ordinary people into comic heroes. Hunteers. They are looking for David Neufeld and Jo Radner. 1981. He’s a commentator and host for Touring internationally since 1979, David people who can help clean dog and/or Optional snowshoe and story excur- Vermont Public Radio and both Vermont has performed for over a million people. cat kennels. The cleaners usually begin sions will precede the event. Participants and New Hampshire Public Television. Jo Radner of Lovell, Maine, creates per- between 7:30 and 8 a.m. each day and can choose from a family snowshoe with His annual readings of Charles Dickens’ A sonal tales and stories about the people and are usually done by 10 a.m. If you love short stories along the way, or an adult Christmas Carol began in 1975 and con- history of northern New England. She animals and have a desire to volunteer in snowshoe with a ghostly mountaineering tinue unabated. He's published several delights in eccentrics, believes that humor your community, Harvest Hills would story that takes place on Mount audio recordings and five books and and sadness are good bedfellows, and love to talk to you. Helping homeless Washington. Snowshoe excursions and use received an Emmy nomination for one of favors characters whose lives defy simple animals is a heartwarming experience. of Tin Mountain snowshoes are included his pieces on Vermont Public Television. explanations. Jo is past president of the This temporary home for dogs and cats in the ticket price for the storytelling, and Olga Morrill, of Madison, enjoys telling American Folklore Society and the can be made much more comfortable constitute at least the bargain of the new stories to all ages. Her background in the- National Storytelling Network. with your help. decade. Be sure to arrive by 1 p.m. to take ater made storytelling seem wonderfully Tickets to hear all these wonderful Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is locat- part in the snowshoe excursion. simple and straightforward to her as both tellers of tales are $15 for adults, $7 for stu- ed on the Bridgton/Fryeburg line and is After the excursions, and before the entertainment and communication. In dents 13 to 18 and college students with a a non-profit no-kill shelter. They serve main event, homemade soups, breads, 1990 she became youth services librarian at valid ID. Kids 12 and under are free, but 19 towns in the Western Maine region. special chocolate desserts, wine, and hot the Conway Public Library. Storytelling require a ticket reservation to guarantee a Volunteers and donors are truly the life- drinks will be for sale. Those who don’t was a natural embellishment for programs seat. If you can only come for the snow- line of the shelter as they care for local want to snowshoe can still come early for a there, and she offered storytelling work- shoe, a donation to the Storytellers Guild homeless animals. warm meal. shops for both children and adults. Thus of $5 per person or $10 per family is Volunteer applications are available Will Lange’s New England roots run she met Andy Davis. They co-coached sev- requested. For more info and to purchase at the shelter or can be downloaded deep. A child of deaf parents, he grew up eral workshops and began attending story- tickets visit www.artstamworth.org or call from Harvest Hills’ website, www.har- speaking sign language and first came to telling conferences annually. In 1996 they 323-8104. Tickets are also available at The vesthills.org. For further information, New England to prep school in 1950 as an started the Mountain Storytellers Guild Other Store in Tamworth. call the shelter at 207-935-4358 or visit alternative to reform school in his native with Matt Krug for tellers in the area. Olga This event is made possible through the the website. ▲ New York State. After 40 years in New has told at state swaps, Sharing the Fire’s generous support of sponsors The Brass Northeast Storytelling Conference, Heart Inn, Settlers’ Green Outlet Village schools, and venues around New England. and The Tamworth Inn, co-sponsors Physical storyteller David Neufeld Cormack Construction Management and brings an original mix of lyrical, zany, and White Mountain Oil and Propane, media action packed stories to audiences of all sponsor 93.5 WMWV, Magic 104FM and ages. He has been described as “a cross press sponsors The Conway Daily Sun and between Gary Larson and Mark Twain.” The Mountain Ear. ▲

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Page B2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Tin Mtn. hosts Certified Energy Auditor for hints on ‘green’ living Energy Conservation and Weatherization Workshop, Jan. 23 ired of wasting hard earned will accurately measure where your where your heat is escaping, this work- money on heating bills? Here’s a home or office is leaking heat through shop will discuss what steps you can take Tchance to find out what you can poorly insulated exterior walls and ceil- to stop that heat loss and how to get the do to reduce those bills, beginning with ings, the cracks around windows and best “bang for the buck.” There will be a very important first step. Join Russ doors, and where one part of your struc- representatives of local businesses on Lanoie of Rural Home Technology for ture meets another. A blower door test is hand to discuss insulation and weather- an Energy Conservation Workshop often the first step, and by creating a dif- ization products and techniques includ- hosted by Tin Mountain Conservation ference in air pressure between the out- ing windows and doors, moveable night- Center on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. side and inside of a house, it identifies time window insulation, and other mod- to 2 p.m. energy leaks on the screen of a recording ern methods of reducing energy costs Tin Mountain’s Energy Conservation infrared camera and takes the guesswork and promoting “green” living. Workshop series are sponsored in part out of determining heat loss. While the emphasis will be on reduc- by New Hampshire Electric Co-op and Stacy Sand, the Valley’s newly ing costs for existing homes, many of the Cormack Construction Management. Certified Energy Auditor, will describe principles discussed will apply to new Local Certified Energy Auditor Stacy Workshop cost is $10 for members and her blower door and infrared camera construction as well as remodeling to Sand demonstrates the use of a Blower $15 for non-members. Location of the system and the results of a recent audit help you keep from missing an opportu- Door System at a recent energy audit of event is at the Tin Mountain Nature on the home of workshop presenter the passive solar home of Russ Lanoie. Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road Russ Lanoie. Her findings went beyond ENERGY continues Page A10 (Courtesy Photo) in Albany. confirming those areas of his house that You probably have a hunch about Lanoie had suspected might be prob- where your home or office building is lems, and it showed areas of heat loss 24 Days of Madness lasts through Feb. 4 leaking heat at this time of year because that no one would have guessed. 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Third Annual Military Salute Weekend adds new activities & fun Join Attitash in saluting our nation’s heroes Jan. 23 & 24 he Third Annual Military base area. The parade is open to all Salute Weekend at Attitash, and participants are welcome to bring Tscheduled for Jan. 23 and 24, is their own U.S. flag or use one of ours escalating to new heights. (limited quantities). Music during the In addition to the activities offered outdoor parade and ceremony will be in the past, Attitash is adding to this provided by the impressive U.S. Air special weekend designed to thank the Force Colonial Brass Band. In addi- men and women of our military. tion, the U.S. Air Force’s amazing Attitash will honor the nation’s rock band, Afterburner, will perform defenders and their families through from 3 to 6 p.m. in Ptarmigan’s Pub free lift tickets for active, veteran and on Saturday and again from 1 to 4 retired service men and women, as p.m. on Sunday. well as discounted tickets for active Also on Sunday, at 11 a.m., “The duty dependent family members with Battle of the Branches,” a new fun valid ID. (The discount rate for race event to test the mettle (and dependent family members is the reg- competitive spirit) between branches ular military rate listed on our web- is planned, with racers (including site). kids!) selecting which branch they are In addition, The Grand Summit racing to represent. The $5 entry fee Hotel at Attitash is offering a 15 per- will be donated to the Wounded cent discount on lodging to military Warrior Project. In addition, the pop- personnel for the weekend. Call 800- ular Attitash “on snow” obstacle 223-SNOW (7669) to check room course returns to test your skills on availabilities or to make reservations. Sunday. Over the past several years, as one Guests are encouraged to learn distinguished member of the military about soldiers’ personal stories phrased it, “Attitash has come to through displays in the base lodge and mean, in military jargon, ‘welcome’ will be able to write notes of appreci- and is now seen as a bastion of support ation to those service personnel. for those who serve.” Come enjoy the snow, the activi- Saturday’s activities will include a ties, the camaraderie and say thank downhill Flag Parade, which starts at you to our nation’s defenders who approximately 1:30 p.m., and culmi- have given us so much. Visit atti- nates with a color guard, guest speak- tash.com for further information. ▲ er and the National Anthem in the

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Page B4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Skiing with Sven Take your tunes to the slopes & feel the rhythm on the way down By Sven Cole and your arms are doing another. on potential hazards, such as a snowmobile of Liberty. Those currently enlisted, as Contributing Writer Don’t believe me? Try it. This past buzzing up the hill, someone who has well as veterans, ski for free on the week- re you plugged in when you ski? I weekend I was skiing with a buddy of mine crashed behind you and may be sliding end, with proper ID, details at www.atti- don’t mean to the web or your and we were poking around on some of the towards you, the sound of someone mak- tash.com. Aphone or work or with the right ungroomed trails enjoying a bit of bump ing a turn on boiler plate, etc. If you are in ❄ Black Mountain celebrates 75 years crowd, I mean plugged into music. It’s easy skiing. Most of the time I had music play- the terrain park you can’t hear if someone of employees on Saturday, Jan. 23. Add to today to be plugged in — with today’s small ing and when I did my upper body and calls out a clear landing, or someone calling that the WFNX Snowriders Tour and Jeff digital music players you can carry around lower body worked in unison to keep me out that they are dropping in, so either turn Conley performing in LOSTBO Pub, thousands of songs and with some of the square to the hill and my line selection felt down the volume a bit or make sure you www.blackmt.com. newer jackets and helmets they have built very intuitive. On a couple of runs I had make eye contact with those waiting at the ❄ Bretton Woods is hosting the Boys in the music controls and speakers right turned off my music on the lift when we top of the in run for the hit or rail. In gen- and Girls Club Day on Sunday, Jan. 24. into the garments and helmets making it a were talking and forgot to turn it back on eral, just be aware that without being able For those looking to free their heel in the very seamless option. for the run down. On those runs my “flow” to hear everything around you that you will near future, mark March 20 as the day Music helps set a rhythm, and a very took a bit of a post-lunch nap and I was be missing out on some key indicators of Bretton Woods hosts the New England wise skier once told me that the key to good finding myself getting tossed around in the what is going on around you. Telemark Spring Fling, www.bretton- skiing was to find the rhythm and let it dic- bumps. I was also thinking too much about Grab your skis, grab your tunes and woods.com. tate your turns. This makes sense; consider my line and I found myself trying to force head out for a great day on the hill. Here ❄ Cranmore is hosting Biodiesel Day what happens when you start listening to too many turns. It wasn’t that I was tired at are few events going on around the Valley: on Saturday, Jan. 23. Show up in a hybrid music you enjoy — you start tapping, the next run with the tunes back on; I was ❄ Attitash will be hosting its Third vehicle and earn a free ticket. For those maybe shaking your head, your entire body back in rhythm. Annual Military Salute Weekend, Jan. 23 driving regular cars take the opportunity starts to tap into the rhythm and it works Now with that said there is a bit of eti- and 24. This weekend pays tribute and cel- to learn about alternative fuels, and check together to try and follow the beat. Apply quette and safety to keep in mind when you ebrates both those who have served as well out the groomer that runs on biodiesel. this to your skiing and you’ll find that your are trying to rock out while skiing. You as those who currently serve in the U.S. Also check out the Meister Hut Wine body is working together as opposed to need to use your eyes much more as you military. The weekend includes a musical Dinner on Jan. 23, which sells out early, feeling like your legs are doing one thing can’t depend on your hearing cluing you in performance by The U.S. Air Force Band so call for reservations at 356-5544, or www.cranmore.com. ❄ King Pine will be wrapping up National Safety Week and then roll into a Young skiers & riders battle it out busy weekend of racing and events with a 10 a.m. kids fun race on Saturday, Jan. 23. That same evening the racing cranks back ATP Slopestyle rocks at Attitash up at 6 p.m. with the course open and free BARTLETT — Under sunny skies and to all ticket holders. Also check out the blessed with amazingly warm temperatures, Pioneer Race series on Mondays and the the ATP Slopestyle Competition at Attitash Twisted Ten series on Tuesdays, www.king- offered up a great show on Saturday, as some pine.com. of the region’s young guns battled it out for ❄ Shawnee Peak will host Ladies Day local terrain park supremacy. on Friday, Jan. 22, then the Mushers Bowl From stylish grabs to inverted aerial comes to Bridgton starting Saturday, Jan. 23. maneuvers, 40 young skiers and riders took on Shawnee Peak will also host Tele-Daze on a tough slopestyle course laid out by the Saturday, Jan. 23, www.shawneepeak.com. ❄ Attitash park crew on Thad’s Choice. Sunday River kicks off Go 50 Week Working their way down the course, the starting Monday, Jan. 25. A week of special competitors faced a diverse array of challeng- deals for those who know that 50 is noth- ing kickers, rails, cannon rails and tabletops as ing but a number, www.sundayriver.com. they showed their best five scoring maneuvers The River will also be the stop of the Red in an attempt to reach the awards podium. Sox Road Trip on Sunday, Jan. 24. ❄ Surviving the battle and earning top honors Wildcat will offer tickets for $9 on in their respective categories were Leland Friday, Jan. 22 — looks like a good day for Broadhurst (under 11 ski), Ben Emery (12-15 a sick day... Sunday, Jan. 24 ski for just $25 ski), Vinson Pflug (12-15 snowboard), Chris in the afternoon and then check out Bill ▲ ATP continues Page B6 Cameron for après entertainment. Keep up with Sven at www.skiing- withsven.blogspot.com

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page B5 On the Slopes

Nordic Tracks with Sven Why ski poles are so much more than ‘just poles’ By Sven Cole ❄ Great Glen Trails is offering a full Contributing Writer moon snowshoe tour on Saturday, Jan. 30. met a buddy the other day to go out for The tour will be guided by a Tin Mountain a tour of our local trails. He had been Conservation Center guide. Then get your Italking about the new equipment he new light poles ready to help you ski up the had picked up on sale after the holidays and Mount Washington Auto Road on Sunday, was quite excited to get out and give the March 7, for the Ski to the Clouds- argued gear its first shake down. to be the toughest 10km race in the coun- When he got out of the car I saw the try, www.greatglentrails.com. new boots, very nice. Then he pulled the ❄ Jackson Ski Touring Foundation skis out of the ski box on top of the car. He will be hosting the White Mountain handed them to me and pointed out a cou- Classic on Saturday, Jan. 23, a great chance ple of features that he was sure would make to get in 30km of great skiing, details at them very fast. Then he pulled out his www.jacksonxc.org. poles. A pair of mismatched, busted up ❄ Purity Springs will be offering guid- poles that were likely purchased about the ed snowshoe tours on Saturdays at 2 p.m. time a Georgian was in the White House and Sundays at 10 a.m., www.kingpine.com. suggesting we wear a sweater. When I ❄ Mount Washington Valley Ski commented on the poles and asked why he Touring will be hosting a high school race didn’t also get himself a new pair he looked on Monday, Jan. 25, in Whitaker Woods. at me and said, “why, they’re just poles.” (Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Photo) Don’t miss the 21st Annual Chocolate It got me to thinking about poles, and Festival on Feb. 28, one of the best days how poles must feel about being thought it takes to swing your poles forward by 50 Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon on you’ll ever have on skis, www.crosscoun- of as “just poles”. His comment elicited the percent — that is a big difference! March 13 or the 36th Annual Mount tryskinh.com. ▲ smart alec in me and knowing his penchant Don’t believe me? Head out to your Washington Cup Cross Country Race on for golf I said, “and golf clubs are just sticks favorite touring center and go out for a ski March 14. Details at www.brettonwoods. Keep up with Sven at www.skiingwiths- with a knob on the end.” with your heavy, flexy, poles. Then go in com. ven.blogspot.com. Now, before you think this became a and see if you can demo a pair of carbon back and forth where the goal was to put fiber poles. Try and see if you notice a dif- down various pieces of sporting equip- ference in the push-off. Are you moving ment, let me get to my point. Many people forward as soon as the pole hits the snow or view their cross country ski poles as just is there a delay while the pole bends and sticks that they use for balance, and not as flexes? Do you notice a difference as you a primary tool in the effort to propel your- swing that pole forward? Is it easier to set self forward over the snow. I point this out your overall tempo now that your arms are as ski poles have come a long way since our swinging in a quicker cadence? peanut farming friend lived in the big After you’ve done this test see if you still White House in D.C., and today’s Nordic feel like poles are “just poles.” My guess is ski poles are light, stiff, ergonomic, and are you’ll be looking at making a bit of an a critical piece of gear in your quest to glide upgrade in your gear. Now I need to go with speed over snow. find my buddy’s car so I can get my poles A pair of light and stiff poles do a num- back from his ski box. ber of things — they transfer more of your ❄ Bear Notch offers a naturalist-led energy and effort into forward movement tour every Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and they do so with less effort and energy Give a call to 374-2277 for details. being exerted by you. If you think about ❄ Bretton Woods is continuing their how many times you plant, push, and then XC Ski and Spa deal: bring a valid trail pass swing your poles forward during any given from that day and enjoy access to the spa hour of skiing, you will realize you do a fair facility. On Feb. 13, Bretton Woods will be amount of work with your upper body. hosting a Sweetheart’s Chocolate Tour and Up next in the on-snow event Now imagine increasing your power out- then a month later you can burn off those ATP schedule is the next of the U Go put by 50 percent and decreasing the effort calories by taking your choice of the Girls competitions to benefit the Continued from Page B5 Susan G. Komen race for the cure, with the U Go Girls Big Air Charles (16-20 ski) and Richie Competition on Jan. 30. Watson (16-20 snowboard). For further information on any of Congratulations to the winners Attitash’s upcoming events, visit and a special thanks to event sponsors attitash.com. ▲ Red Bull, Smith, Dakine and Keen.

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Page B6 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Mt. Washington Valley Ski Team Update MWVST Alumnus Leanne Smith wins Europa Cup Downhill in Italy NORTH CONWAY — Mt. race the same day. Leanne is com- the Year, Danielle Shannon, got off Halupowski taking the win with Washington Valley Ski Team alum ing off ACL surgery and has her to a powerful start in the USCSA Hodson, 4th, second for the 2’s, and current U.S. Ski Team member sights set on the Winter Olympic Collegiate Division with a victory Amber McPherson,11th, Taylor Leanne Smith won a Europa Cup Games next month in Vancouver. in the MacConnell Divison GS at 12th, and Kaitlin Burton, 15th. In Downhill race on Jan.15 in Sunapee on Jan. 9. She took second the second heat it was Hodson in Caspoggio, Italy. (The Europa Cup ❄ ❄ ❄ the day before. Fellow alum and 2nd, Amber McPherson, 10th, is the highest level of ski racing in PSU skier, Pete Ostroski, took a Burton, 12th and Leich 14th. On the world, just below the World MWVST alumnus and U.N.H. pair of 7ths. The following weekend the Men’s side, Max Brennick had a Cup level.) Ski Team Captain Mike Cremeno in the second MacConnell Division strong 4th place finish. He was fol- Leanne won in convincing fash- took the win in a mens’ Eastern Carnival at Cranmore they both lowed by Gregory, 9th, and Jake ion with a time of 1:34:37 over sec- Cup Giant Slalom at Okemo, Vt., placed 2nd in the SL. Van Deursen, 16th. (Jake is current- ond place finisher, Margret on Jan.12. Fellow alum and Colby ly ranked second in his age group Altacher of Austria, who had a time Team member Josh Kernan finished ❄ ❄ ❄ nationally in giant slalom!). In the of 1:35:22. Elena Curtoni of Italy 4th. Cremeno also had a 9th place second race Gregory had a 12th was third in 1:35:26. U.S. Ski Team finish in the GS there on Jan.11. Current MWVST member Ryan place finish. members Laurenne Ross and Stacey Cremeno kept his hot streak alive Gregory had a 9th place GS result Alex Leich had a strong 10th Cook were 4th and 5th respectively. with a 5th place GS finish in the St. in the Men’s Development FIS place finish in a Macomber Cup SL Smith had a 7th place finish the Lawerence Winter Carnival at Series at Sugarbush Peak on Jan.11. at Blackwater on Jan. 16. In a day before in another Europa Cup Whiteface Mountain. Fellow alum He had an 11th place finish the fol- Tecnica Cup SL at Gunstock on DH in Caspoggio in a race won by and Dartmouth Ski Team member lowing day. Jan. 17, Maika Strogoff had a 10th Austrian Mariella Volgreiter. Ace Tarberry took 9th. The follow- Attitash played host to the N.H. and Emily Leich was 15th. Earlier this season Smith had an ing day in the SL saw Tarberry with State Super G Championships on outstanding 15th place finish in a a podium finish in 3rd and Mike in Jan. 14 and 15. In the first race on ❄ ❄ ❄ World Cup Downhill in Val d’Isere, 11th. Jan. 14, second year J2 (ages 15-16) France, on Dec.18. She placed 19th Fellow alumnus and 2009 Colby- Claire Hodson won for the J2s and The MWV Ski Team Annual Ski in the Super Combined World Cup Sawyer College Female Athlete of was 4th overall. Emily Leich was Ball/Winter Festival had an out- 6th and 3rd for the J2s. Alexe standing turn out on Jan. 16 and the Taylor placed 9th. In the ladies sec- event was very successful Thanks to ond race it was Hodson again lead- all who supported and worked on ing the way for the MWVST in 5th, the event. Celebrating 70 years of skiing 2nd for J2’s. Taylor had another 9th, Thank you to Attitash, Cranmore from Cranmore’s summit and Leich took 13th. and Wildcat Ski Areas for the gen- The following day saw Laura erous support of the MWVST. ▲ Hannes Schneider Race organizers note Skimobile anniversary

reparations are now under way trails needed to be extended to the for the 14th annual Hannes summit of the mountain. PSchneider Meister Cup Race in Consequently, a second Skimobile March 2010 at Cranmore Mountain trestle was built on the upper moun- Resort in North Conway. This is a tain in the summer of 1939, and special anniversary year for opened for skiing in the winter of Cranmore, as one of the first contri- 1940, helping Cranmore became one butions that Schneider made to the of the busiest ski resorts in the coun- development of the ski area when he try. arrived, the continuation of the Despite a 1944 fire at the terminal Skimobile lift to the summit of the building located between the two mountain, is in its 70th ski season. Skimobile trestles, the near-unique Hannes Schneider, considered by lift operated until 1989. The trestles many ski historians to be the man and loading platforms were com- most responsible for the growth of pletely reconstructed in 1945, only a skiing into a sport that brought pros- few years after the first installation, perity to rural, mountainous areas of which lacked concrete footings. Only Europe and North America, was one other similar ski lift existed — at uprooted from his Austrian home by the Homestead Resort in Hot the 1938 German takeover of his Springs, Virginia. country. After a year under house Schneider’s important contribu- arrest by the Nazis in which his fate tions to American skiing are cele- was uncertain, Schneider was able to brated each year at the Hannes leave occupied Europe for the U.S., Schneider Meister Cup Race, a bene- thanks to the intervention of fit event for the New England Ski American banker Harvey Dow Museum. The 2010 event will take Gibson. Then-new Mount place on Saturday, March 6, at Cranmore, Gibson’s North Conway Cranmore Mountain Resort. In addi- ski resort, welcomed Hannes tion to the ski race, held on a gentle Schneider as its ski school director dual giant slalom course, the event and ski industry sage. features an ice carving demonstra- One of Schneider’s first sugges- tion, a vintage ski clothing show, a tions to Gibson on seeing the new ski silent auction, music and great food. area in the winter of 1939, was his For more information, visit skimuse- emphatic opinion that the lifts and um.org. ▲

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page B7 Entertainment Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford The Grift Fri., & Sat. Jan. 22 & 23 (N) Rock Simon Crawford Fri., Jan. 22 (A) Classic Pop Open Mic Night Mon., Jan. 25 (N) Host: Carl Iacozilli

Club 550 - North Conway Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Dennis & Jono Thursdays (N) Celtic/Folk DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Marty Quirk Fridays & Saturdays (Apres Ski) Celtic/Folk Pat Guadagno Trio Fri., & Sat. Jan. 22 & 23 (N) Acoustic Rock The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Kevin & Simon Sundays (N) Celtic/Folk Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich Tom Dean Fri., Jan. 22 (A) Acoustic Folk Lisa Young & Friends Fri., Jan. 22 (N) Rock and Roll Trio Eric Erskine & Cliff Wilson Sat., Jan. 23 (A) Acoustic Folk Jon Sarty & Chuck O’Connor Sun., Jan. 24 (A) Acoustic Delany’s - North Conway Stas Wed., Jan. 27 (N) Rock Up Country Tavern - North Conway DJ Ryan Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing Homestead Restaurant - North Conway DJ Brian Sparhawk Fri. Jan. 22 (N) DJ /Dancing Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann DJ Johnny “V” Sat., Jan. 23 (N) DJ/Dancing

Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson The Wentworth - Jackson Village Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., Jan. 22 & 23 (N) Piano

May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music Mike Jewell Sun., Jan. 24 (B) Piano Brunch

Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - North Conway Wildcat Tavern - Jackson Village Frank Hastings with Thursdays (N) Karaoke Nancy Ray Sat., Jan. 23 (N) Acoustic Guitar Sound-FX Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Zip’s Pub - Cranmore Mountain Resort - North Conway Tim Dion Fri., & Sat., Jan. 22 & 23 (N) Solo Guitar Al Hospers Sat. Jan. 23(A) Apres Ski Your Free Disney tickets offered to parents Remick Museum and Farm volunteers he Remick Country Doctor Mus- the following website: www.disneyparks. have eum and Farm has been accepted com. Facts, terms and regulations will be Tto participate in a give a day, get a available to answer your questions. day, Disney Volunteer Program. Volun- The Remick Museum and Farm is given teers can receive a free ticket to Disney open Monday through Friday from 10 Land or Disney World when they volun- a.m. to 4 p.m., with a guided tour at 2:30 so much teer at the Remick Museum and Farm. p.m. For more information, call 323-7591 ...now they This program begins January 1, 2010. or toll free (800) 686-6117, or visit www. To register as a volunteer for the Remick remickmuseum.org. ▲ to others... can reap the rewards! Country Doctor Museum and Farm, visit ASSISTED LIVING Live life to the fullest with just the help you need. Lisa Surette offers Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your parents are living in a safe, secure and friendly community. Vitreous Flux Workshop Feb. 6 Don’t put off making a call that could make isa Surette will be offering an and texture techniques enabling partici- a positive difference in your parent’s lives. “Advanced Vitreous Flux” class on pants to enhance their vitreous flux paint- LSaturday, Feb. 6, from noon to 4 ings. Vitreous flux, originally developed 524-5600 p.m. at the MWV Visual Arts Center, by the late Jackson artist David Baker, is a www.TaylorCommunity.org located at 16 Norcross Place in North watercolor technique done on Masonite Appointments available days, evenings, and weekends. Conway Village. The MWV Visual Arts board. The water is first loaded onto an Center is the home of the Mt. Washington impervious surface, with pigment then Valley Arts Association (MWVAA). being added. The pigment is then manip- In the “Advanced Vitreous Flux” class, ulated using a variety of household items Lisa Surette will focus on advanced brush such as brushes (wet and dry), plastic wrap, Q-tips, toothbrushes, rubber spatulas, sponges, rubber gloves, and spray bottles with salt water to achieve different effects. For this half-day class, the fee of $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers includes a $15 materials fee. Registration deadline is Jan. 30. Artist Lisa Surette, professional graphic designer and owner of North Country Graphics, was first introduced to Vitreous Flux when she observed and interviewed the late David Baker of Jackson. Lisa pro- duced a local art show in 1999 called “In Focus” featuring the last interview with David Baker in his studio before his death. She later studied technique under local artist Kathleen Moore and all profits from her Vitreous Flux work are donated to local women’s charities. To register or inquire about the “Advanced Vitreous Flux” class, call 356- ARTS (2787), email mwvarts@myfair- point.net, or visit the MWV Visual Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway Village. The MWV Visual Arts Center is generally open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. Visit mwvarts.org for a complete listing of class- es and events. ▲

Page B8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 On the Rockpile

Week of January 12 through 18 Nice weather makes for excellent hiking and climbing conditions

By Brian Clark A coastal low would then spread some so far this month. left: The view on Sunday, Jan. 17, toward Weather Observer and Meteorologist snow over the region for Monday morn- All the nice weather we have been the northwest. Crepuscular rays shine Mount Washington Observatory ing. Only 1.1 inches was measured from seeing may not make for much excite- through the altocumulus layer above. his past week was a rather quiet this storm, while valley locations ment for the summit crew, but it does one on the Rockpile for the most received about three to six inches, make for good hiking and climbing con- above: Observer Brian Clark out Tpart, at least by our standards. meaning that the summit was likely ditions. Through the holiday weekend, enjoying the nice weather and taking High pressure was the dominant fea- above the primary level of snow devel- there were droves of hikers arriving on in the views on Sunday, Jan. 17. ture last Tuesday and Wednesday, keep- opment. This has happened on many the summit, enjoying the breathtaking Clouds can be seen flowing over ing the summit free of fog with some other occasions, but it doesn’t make it scenery. Be sure to get out and enjoy the Boott Spur ridge in the background. sun as well. At the same time, tempera- any less disappointing for the snow lev- warmer weather while it lasts, because tures remained rather low and winds at els on the summit. It also does not help the bitter cold, wind, and snow will (Mount Washington moderate to high speeds, making it feel to add much to the very low snow totals inevitably make a return! ▲ Observatory Photos) quite cold despite the sunshine. That would all change on Thursday as the high shifted offshore. This allowed the warmest air in several weeks to move into the region, pushing high temperatures on Thursday near the 30 degree mark. Winds were also very light on Thursday and the sun shone bright- ly upon the higher peaks. The summit crew certainly took advantage of one of the nicest days in some time, getting outside for various recreational activi- ties. A couple of us headed out for a short hike, a few did some climbing, while the rest (including myself) headed to the East Snowfields for some skiing or snowboarding. A weak disturbance moving through on Friday and Saturday brought the usual freezing fog back to the mountain. A few light snow showers moved through as well, but unfortunately did- n’t amount to much. On Sunday, the fog got thinner and thinner as the morning progressed, eventually clearing off com- pletely. This revealed some stunning cloud formations both above and espe- cially below the summit. Winds dimin- ished below 20 miles per hour yet again, and temperatures rose back into the mid 20s, well above seasonal levels. WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Compiled by Observatory Staff Date High Low Prec. Snow Jan. 12 4 -15 — — 13 13 -3 — — 14 28 10 — — 15 22 13 T T 16 18 11 — — 17 25 13 T T 18 27 19 0.08” 1.10” Highest recorded wind gust, Jan. 16, 81 miles per hour out of the West.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page B9 Calendar

Story Time in Denmark, Maine. What to Do The Denmark Library will host Friday 22 story time on Fridays from 9:30 to A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held 11:30 a.m. For more information daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- call 207-452-2200. 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. Story Time in Effingham. The Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, Effingham Public Library hosts corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove infant and toddler story time from Street in North Conway. Call 800-593-3330 or go to 11 to 11:30 a.m. For more informa- www.nhaa.net to find one near you. tion call 539-1537. Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in Wildcat Anniversary Weekend. Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Bird Start the weekend early at Wildcat Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at Mountain with $9 Friday. Help cel- 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at 207- ebrate the 75th anniversary from 935-7807 or 207-890-9222. when the Wildcat Trail was first cut ‘Singing the Sixties.’ The choral group Da Capo will present ‘Singing in the Sixties’ at the Loynd in 1933. Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tam- Saturday 23 Auditorium of Kennett High School on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, worth Community Food Center based at St. then again on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. in the Jackson Community Church. Join the group for some Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church on Whittier 3rd Annual Military Salute Weekend. Attitash Mountain exciting music of the ’60s. Get in the spirit by wearing your best ’60s outfit. Refreshments will be avail- Road is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. able. Suggested donation of $10 for adults and $20 for families. For more information, call 662-6415. to noon. Anyone needing assistance at other times, Resort in Bartlett will host the 3rd call 284-7778. Annual Military Salute Weekend (Courtesy Photo) today and tomorrow. Military per- Easy Sliders. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will sonnel both active and retired will hold Easy Sliders at 10:30 a.m. through March 12. receive discounted tickets as will as discounted lodg- tion, call 356-9980. Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.’ Green Mountain This is a gentle introduction to cross country skiing ing rates. Enjoy the Flag Parade at 1 p.m. along with Freedom Food Pantry. Open every Saturday from Conservation Group will hold their 12th annual and winter fitness. Each session is an hour of instruc- many other activites. For more information or to 10 a.m. to noon for residents of Freedom, Effingham meeting at the Calumet Conference center on Lake tion and gentle practice. Rate is $10 per session make a reservation call 800-223-7669. and Ossipee at the First Christian Church in Ossipee in Freedom from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The including rentals for the session period only. Easy Freedom Village. For more information call 539- evening’s featured speaker will be Richard Kahn who Sliders is the way to start your nordic fun. For more AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC 2637. will present a program on his 70-day journey on the information, call 383-9355. Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their Utukok and Colville Rivers in northern Alaska. The evening program series at 8 p.m. Tonight enjoy the Guided Snowshoe Walks at MWV Ski Touring & Friday Gliders Classic Social Ski at JSTF. On Snowshoe Center. Come by the Center in Intervale meeting is open to the public. Tickets for the dinner Fridays, Jan. 8 - March 26, the Friday Gliders Classic Adventure of the White Mountains in Art, Literature and presentation are $15 per person, $10 for children and Experience with Stephen Soreff, MD. Programs any Saturday at 1 p.m. for a guided snowshoe walk Social Ski with Ski School Director Marianne along the East Branch and Saco rivers. Snowshoes and $5 for the presentation only. To reserve tickets, Borowski and a host of other skiers will be held at 1 are free and open to the public. For more informa- call 539-1859. tion, call 466-2727. are available for rent. Call 356-9920 for more p.m. Very fun and social with instructional tips along information. Argentine Tango Class. Join Isabel Costa at the the way. Includes après ski stretching and refresh- Bartlett Rec. Skating Party. The Bartlett Recreation Holiday Card making. Jay Rancourt will offer a holi- North Conway Community Center for tango lessons. ments. $22 per person includes day pass or $10 for Department will hold a skating party from 5 to day card making workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Classes are $10 per person. annual members. Or sign up for Friday Gliders for 6:30 p.m. at the town skating rink at Monument Park the Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth. Call 323- No partner necessary. New students welcome. For the season for only $55. Skill level - experienced in Bartlett. A skate exchange will take place at t 8510 for more information. more information, call 383-9403. beginner to expert. Call 383-9355 for further infor- he same time. The department is in need of small Keyboard Kids. Mountain Top Music Center locat- Benefit Breakfast. The Masonic Lodge #87 in mation. children’s skates to exchange. For more information, ed on Main Street in Conway Village will hold North Conway will hold a benefit all you can eat Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount call a374-1952. Keyboard Kids for children ages five to seven from breakfast at 8 a.m. for Denis Frechette. Admission is Washington Valley Arts Association will hold Painters Biodiesel Day. Cranmore Mountain Resort in 10:15 to 11 a.m. through June 5. Students will learn $5. All proceeds go directly to the family. Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the MWV Visual North Conway will host Biodiesel Day by offering music notation, use their right and left hands to play Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway. free lift ticket and VIP parking for drivers of hybrid familiar songs. Tuition is $180 for the session and Military Appreciation Days. King Pine Ski Area in All mediums and abilities welcome. Work on your vehicles plus learn more about this eco-friendly fuel includes materials. For more information or to sign Madison will offer active duty military personnel and own project or interpret the still life set up. Short cri- and how Cranmore uses it. For more information, up for the class, call 447-4737. dependents $20 per person per day which includes tique at class end. Free and open to members and call 356-5543. Kids’ Drums and Songs. Mountain Top Music snowtubing from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., alpine skiing, nonmembers. For more information, call 356-2787. Center located on Main Street in Conway Village will nordic skiing, snowboarding, skating and snowshoe- Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore will host an ing. Call 367-8896 for details. Fryeburg Academy Film Series. The Fryeburg evening festival for families and friends every hold Kids Drums and Songs for children ages five to Academy Film Series will present “Duplicity” rated Saturday through March. Between the hours of 2 and eight from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. through June 5. Learn Spanish Lessons. Learn conversational Spanish with PG-13 at 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman 8 p.m., you’ll enjoy live music, terrain park competi- about music by playing together. Tuition is $136 for Isabel Costa every Sunday at the Met in North Performing Arts Center. The movie is open to the tions, face painting, clowns, fireworks and other activ- the session. For more information or to sign up for Conway. Beginners will meet at 10:40 a.m. and inter- public. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. ities that will vary from week to week. The fun will be the class, call 447-4737. mediates will meet at 11:40 a.m. New student wel- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. held in Cranmore’s Schneider Square in front of the Meister Hut Wine Dinner. Cranmore Mountain come. The cost is $10 per person/per lesson. For Resort in North Conway will offer the Meister Hut more information or to signup, call 383-9403. Fryeburg Junior Rifle Team Meeting. The Main Lodge. Visit www.cranmore.com for details. wine dinner at the summit in the 1940’s era log cabin. Fryeburg Fish and Game Association Junior Rifle Creatures of Snow. The Squam Lakes Natural White Mtn. 30K Classic Race. The fourth annual Enjoy one of a kind fine dining in front of a fieldstone Team will meet at 7 p.m. in the Harold N. Sanborn Science Center located in Holderness invites every- White Mountain Classic, a 30 km marathon and tour fireplace with live music and spectacular views of the Room at the Brownfield Recreational Building in one to explore the creatures of the snow. Warm up race that is a fund-raiser for the Valley-wide Nordic light of North Conway Village. For more information Brownfield, Maine. New members welcome. For with hot chocolate and marshmallow snowmen after- junior ski program. Call 383-9355 for further infor- or to make a reservation, call 356-5543. more information, contact Jim at 207-935-2625. wards. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non- mation. members. Pre-registration is required by calling 968- Paste Paper Workshop. Jay Rancourt will offer a Guided Naturalist Skiing and Snowshoe Tours at 7194. “Paste Paper” workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monday 25 Bear Notch. The Bear Notch Ski Touring Center in Energy Auditing and Weatherization Workshop. MWV Visual Arts Center located at 16 Norcross Agape Food Pantry. Agape Food Pantry is open Bartlett will host special guided naturalist skiing and The Tin Mountain Conservation Center located on Place in North Conway. Learn how to create your Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., snowshoe tours on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Bald Hill Road in Albany will present an energy own paste paper for greeting cards, book covers, scrap located at the Ossipee Valley Bible Church on Route throughout the winter. Reservations are requested auditing and weatherization workshop from 9 a.m. to booking and more. The class fee is $35 for MWVAA 16 (across from NAPA) in West Ossipee. and may be made by calling 374-2277. 1 p.m. The workshop will include the presentation of members and $45 for non-members which includes a Pat Guadagno in Concert. Jersey Shore artists, the Art Show. Mountain Top Music Center located on results of an energy audit done on Russ Lanoie’s $5 material fee. For more information or to register Pat Guadagno Trio will perform two shows at the Main Street in Conway will feature New Hampshire house. Cost of the program is $15 for non-members for this class, call 356-2787. Shannon Door Pub in Jackson tonight and tomorrow photographer Kathleen Welker’s oil-painted black and $10 for members. For more information or to Puppy Playgroup. At Four Your Paws Only located at 9 p.m. Stop by for pizza and a rockin’ good time. and white photographs of White Mountain scenery register for the workshop, call 447-6991. on White Mountain Highway next to D’Angelo’s Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. “Marty on the through February. The public is welcome to view the Family Fun Days. Come to the 100-Acre Wood Street in North Conway from 11 a.m. to noon. All Mountain,” Marty Engstrom will be the guest speak- art show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through located at 41 Observatory Way in Intervale for a fun puppies must be on a leash and up to date on vaccines. er at a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Friday at Mountain Top Music Center. For more day of cross country skiing and snowshoeing on 7k of No aggressive dogs please! For more information call town hall in Freedom. Marty will present a slide pro- information call, 447-4737. groomed trails. Plenty of outdoor activities as well as 356-7297. gram of his 38 years as broadcast engineer and weath- indoor activities such as movies, music and puppet ‘Singing the Sixties.’ The choral group Da Capo will Billiard Tournament. Rafferty’s Restaurant and Pub erman on the summit of Mount Washington. The shows. Refreshments are available. Donation of $10 present “Singing in the Sixties” at the Loynd located on Kearsarge Street in North Conway will event is sponsored by the First Christian Church of for adults and $6 for children three and older includes Auditorium of Kennett High School at 5:30 p.m. hold an 8-ball billiard tournament on Mondays at 7 Freedom. Admission is by donation and the public is all activities plus trails day pass. For more informa- today and 4 p.m. tomorrow. Join the group for some p.m. Single elimination, winner takes all. For more invited. exciting music of the 60s. Get in the spirit by wearing information, call 356-6460. your best 60s outfit. Refreshments will be available. CAHS Volunteer Orientation. The Conway Area Suggested donation of $10 for adults and $20 for fam- Humane Society located on East Main Street in Fun winter courses for 50+ crowd ilies. For more information, call 662-6415. Conway will hold a volunteer orientation from 2 to 3 Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour at JSTF. p.m at the shelter learning center. If you are interest- From 10 a.m. to noon, a JSTF guide will lead a group ed in working with the animals or other volunteer at OLLI at Granite State College on a snowshoe outing and gives snowshoeing tech- positions, call Kim Henry at 447-1830. nique tips along the way. A great way for beginners to Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at he Osher Lifelong Learning OLLI is a non-profit, membership- be introduced to the sport. Rental snowshoes are St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile Institute at Granite State based organization with a simple phi- available. Call 383-9355 for more information. on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, College in Conway (OLLI) losophy: an active mind creates a sense Sunday 24 we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and T warm clothes. For more information call Bebe Toor at of mental, physical and social well- 13th Annual Robert Burns’ Night. The Corner announces its winter programming for 207-935-2068. people who want to get moving and being. OLLI classes and activities offer House Inn in Center Sandwich will host the 13th adults age 50 and over an array of Annual Robert Burns’ Night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Conway Dinner Bell. Conway Dinner Bell at the meet like-minded individuals who are Enjoy an evening of all things Scottish. Dinner and Congregational Church (brown church) on Main over age 50. opportunities to add to a lifetime of program price is $38 per person. For more informa- Street in Conway Village serves a free community • Basic snowshoeing will be on learning; and they are low cost and tion or to make reservations, call 284-6219. dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. For infor- Saturdays, Jan 23 and 30, from 10 a.m. purely for enjoyment! Interested peo- ‘Arctic Dreams: Travels in the National mation call 447-3851. to noon. Cost is $10. ple can become an OLLI member for • Advanced-Beginner and Inter- an annual fee of $40, with scholarships mediate Cross Country Skiing will be available. over the years, and I wish I knew then on Sundays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, from 10 For further information about Energy what I know now. While we’ve taken as a.m. to noon. Cost is $20, including OLLI, detailed information about much advantage of the free heat from trail fees. these classes, including locations and Continued from Page B3 the sun, it is, as I’ve learned from my • Bowling 101 is offered registration, call 447-3970. (Guests are own energy work over the years, a lot Wednesdays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 from 1 also welcome to attend the winter class- nity to get it right the first time. As of little details that make a house effi- to 2 p.m. Cost is $15, including shoe es on a space-available basis for an Lanoie found out from his audit, cient.” rental. additional $10 fee.) General informa- “While we did many things right when For more information on this pro- • Winter Conditioning - Pilates is tion can also be found on www.gran- we built this house 30 years ago, we did gram call at 447-6991, for general offered on two Mondays, Jan. 25 and ite.edu/olli. Spring classes start in make several errors that are hard to information about Tin Mountain and March. ▲ correct after the fact. Materials and upcoming programs visit the website at Feb. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is ▲ $10. building techniques have improved www.tinmountain.org.

Page B10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 Valley Vision Channel 3 Schedule: 8:30a Your Workout 12:00p NH House (1/6 PM session) 9:00a Albany Meeting (1/20) 3:30p Harvest Hills JAN. 22 TO JAN 28, 2010 12:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/20) 4:00p Eagle Hour (Schedule Subject to Change) 3:00p NH Tax Meeting (1/9/10) 4:30p Valley Christian Church website: www.vv3tv.org 5:30p Conway Selectmen (1/19) 5:30p Hockey: Kennett vs Bedford phone: 603-356-8941 7:00p Harvest Hills 7:00p NH House (1/6 AM session) 7:30p Eagle Hour 9:40p NH House (1/6 PM session) 8:00p Valley Christian Church 22 Friday subject to change 9:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Bedford 28 Thursday subject to change 6:00a Conway Budget Committee (1/20) 10:30p Conway Budget Committee (1/26) 6:00a Conway Selectmen (1/26) 24 Sunday subject to change 8:30a Your Workout 8:30a Your Workout 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct (1/21) 9:00a Conway Update 9:00a Recreation Weekly 8:30a Your Workout 27 Wednesday 9:30a Mice & Menus subject to change 9:30a Breakfast with Phil 9:00a Conway Budget Committee (1/20) 6:00a Hockey: Kennett vs Bedford 10:00a Artist of the Month 10:00a Basketball: KHS Boys vs St Thomas 12:00p Fryeburg Selectmen (1/14) 8:30a Your Workout 12:00p Rec Weekly 12:00p Harvest Hills 3:30p Pastor Tim 9:00a Harvest Hills 12:30p Breakfast with Phil 12:30p Eagle Hour 4:00p Fryeburg Selectmen (1/11) 9:30a Eagle Hour 1:00p Basketball: KHS Girls vs Berlin 1:00p Valley Christian Church 5:35p Fryeburg Selectmen (1/21) 10:00a Valley Christian Church 3:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/20) 3:00p Conway Selectmen (1/26) 8:30p Fryeburg Planning Board (1/12) 12:00p Conway Budget Committee (1/26) 5:00p Conway Update 5:00p Recreation Weekly 10:00p Fryeburg Selectmen (1/21) 3:00p Hockey: Kennett vs Bedford 5:30p Mice & Menus 5:00p Harvest Hills 5:30p Breakfast with Phil 6:00p Artist of the Month 5:30p Eagle Hour 6:00p Basketball: KHS Boys vs St Thomas 7:00p Albany Meeting (1/20) 25 Monday subject to change 6:00p Valley Christian Church 7:30p The Clean Plate 9:00p North Conway Water Precinct (1/21) 6:00a Albany Meeting (1/20) 7:00p Recreation Weekly 8:00p Mice & Menus 8:30a Your Workout 7:30p Breakfast with Phil 8:30p Honor of Our People 8:00p Basketball: KHS Boys vs St Thomas 9:00p Freezin’ for a Reason 23 Saturday 9:30p Conway Selectmen (1/26) subject to change 26 Tuesday subject to change 9:30p Conway Budget Committee (1/27) 6:00a North Conway Water Precinct (1/21) 9:00a NH House (1/6 AM session)

Gibson Center Programs. The Gibson Center for through May 18. The cost is the session is $180. Fore Knit and Crochet Group. The Knit and Crochet sented, including the People’s Choice Award. For fur- Senior Services in North Conway offers a number of more information or to register for the class, call Group meets at the Effingham Library every ther information, contact the Jackson Area Chamber activities and informational programs for seniors, Mountain Top MusicCenter at 447-4737. Wednesday at 2 p.m. Bring along your project to of Commerce at 383-9356. including yoga and mobility classes, a game day, com- Nordic Meister Weekly Series. Great Glen Trails work on. Everyone is welcome whether novice or A.A. Meetings. There are several AA Meetings held puter labs, dances, support groups, movies, health in Pinkham Notch will begin its weekly Nordic expert. Call the library at 539-1537 for more infor- daily throughout Carroll County. Call 1-800-593- related service programs and trips. Call 356-3231 for Meister recreational race series for skate/classic skiers mation. 3330 or go to www.nhaa.net to find one near you. details. of all ages and abilities today. Participants will com- Nature Nuts. Tin Mountain Conservation Center Al-Anon. From 8 to 9 p.m. at the Gibson Center, Life Drawing Sessions. The Mt. Washington Valley pete on the same 5 km course week after week, and presents “Nature Nuts,” the nature program for chil- corner of White Mountain Highway and Grove Arts Association located at Norcross Circle in North they can show up any time between 9 a.m. and 3:45 dren ages three through five and their caregivers from Street in North Conway. Conway will hold life drawing session on the second p.m. to do it. Prizes for competitors who complete six 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the TMCC Nature Learning out of eight weeks are based on a raffle at the end of Bingo Every Friday. The VFW Post #6783 in and fourth Mondays of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Center on Bald Hill Road in Albany. The topic this Lovell, Maine will hold bingo every Friday. Early Bird The class is $10 per session for members and $12 for the series awards party. For further information and week will be winter birds. For more information call registration, call 466-2333. Games start at 6:30 p.m. and Regular Games start at non-members. Artists should bring their own materi- 447-6991 or on the web at www.tinmtn.org. 7 p.m. For more information, contact David at 207- als including the medium of choice and a drawing Preschool Music. Mountain Top Music Center in Conway will present preschool music for children Self-Help Meeting. Every Wednesday evening at 935-7807 or 207-890-9222. board. For more information or to register, call 356- 7:30 p.m. adult children of alcoholics and other dys- 2787. ages three to five from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Children sing, Black Bears of N.H. Tin Mountain Conservation dance and play rhythm instruments. The session runs functions meet in Suite B of the Eastern Slope Inn in Center located on Bald Hill Road in Albany will pres- Mountain Top Music Center Class Registrations. through Feb. 9. Cost is $48 per child. For more infor- North Conway. The meeting is free and open to all ent Black Bears of N.H. with author Ben Kilham at 7 The Mountain Top Music Center in Conway Village mation or to register, call 447-4737. who wish to recover from the affects of growing up in p.m. at the Nature Learning Center. Ben will share will hold registration for spring classes through the Tuesday Evening Twisted 10 Big Air Series. a dysfunctional home. his insights and understanding of black bears gained month of January. For more information on classes Tuesday evening competition under the lights with T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet observing bears in the wild and raising orphan cubs. being offered visit www.mountaintopmusic.org or call rotating events each week at King Pine. Every Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (4:30 p.m. weigh-in) at Donations of $3 per person or $5 per family is great- 447-4737. Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. (except Feb. 17) Call 367-8896 the O.C.C. building at the corner of Dore Street and ly appreciated. Members are free and the program is Preschool Story Time in Lovell. The Charlotte for all the details. Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee. For informa- open to the public. For more information or to make Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, Maine is holding Tuesday Trekkers. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation tion contact Linda Littlefield at 539-8090. a reservation, call 447-6991. will hold Tuesday Trekkers for snowshoers at 1 p.m story time for preschoolers age five and under on White Mountain Stamp Club. The White Community Food Center. The Sandwich/Tam- through March 23. A social trek to explore the forest Mondays at 10 a.m. For more information call 207- Mountain Stamp Club meets on the second worth Community Food Center based at St. followed by refreshments by the fireplace. Cost is $18 925-3177. Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. and again on Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church on Old per persona and includes a day pass. Skill level begin- Quilt Making. The Freedom Christian Church the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Route 25 is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10 ner to expert. For more information, call 383-9355. Ladies Guild will meet every Monday, weather per- home of Barbara Savary, located at 1724 NH Route a.m. to noon, except for holidays. Yoga Classes. The winter session of the Tamworth mitting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make quilts for char- 16 (on the corner of the south end of Bald Hill Road Rec. Department yoga classes will be held Tuesday Easy Sliders. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will ity. Bring a bag lunch. All welcome, no matter age or in Albany). Everyone interested in collecting stamps is evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tamworth Town hold Easy Sliders at 10:30 a.m. through March 12. ability. For more information call Myrtle at 539-5831. welcome to attend. For more information, call House in Tamworth Village. Classes are multilevel. This is a gentle introduction to cross country skiing Barbara at 447-5461 or email at bmsavary@gmail. Square Dance Workshop. The Mount Washington Bring a thick blanket and yoga mat. The cost for and winter fitness. Each session is an hour of instruc- com. Valley Stompers Square Dance Club will hold a work- classes is $65 for the eight-week session or $10 per tion and gentle practice. Rate is $10 per session shop every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Conway class for drop-ins. To register or for more informa- Thursday 28 including rentals for the session period only. Easy Elementary School in Conway. The caller will be tion, call 323-lessons. Beginners meet at 1 p.m. Canterbury Trails. The Fryeburg Walking Group at Sliders is the way to start your nordic fun. For more Darrell Sprague. For more information, call 447- Classes are $10 per person. No partner necessary. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church walks 1/2 to 1 mile information, call 383-9355. 5527. New students welcome. For more information, call on Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Rain or snow, Friday Gliders Classic Social Ski at JSTF. On Tai Chi Classes. Beginning Tai Chi classes will be 383-9403. we cancel. All welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and Fridays, Jan. 8 - March 26, the Friday Gliders Classic held at the Taoist Tai Chi Society’s Center in the Wednesday 27 warm clothes. For more information call Bebe Toor at Social Ski with Ski School Director Marianne Eastern Slope Plaza in North Conway from 6 to 7:30 207-935-2068. Borowski and a host of other skiers will be held at 1 AMC Evening Program Series. The AMC p.m. Very fun and social with instructional tips along p.m. For more information on this and other classes Grief Support Group for Children and Teens. being offered, call 356-5581. Pinkham Notch Visitor Center will present their the way. Includes après ski stretching and refresh- evening program series at 8 p.m. Tonight enjoy The Mountain of Hope grief support program for ments. $22 per person includes day pass or $10 for U.S. Census Test Sites. The U.S. Census Bureau Travels in Jordan with Theo and Melanie Stibbons. children and teens is held every Thursday at All annual members. Or sign up for Friday Gliders for will hold testing sessions at the Gibson Center in The program follows the 6 p.m. international dinner Saint’s Episcopal Church on South Main Street in the season for only $55. Skill level - experienced North Conway at 2 p.m. and in the Center Ossipee featuring cuisine of Jordan. Programs are free and Wolfeboro from 7 to 8 p.m. The program is spon- beginner to expert. Call 383-9355 for further infor- Town Hall at 9 a.m each Monday. Be part of the 2010 open to the public. For more information, call 466- sored by the VNA-Hospice of Southern Carroll mation. Census taking. For more information, call 866-861- 2727. County. Pre-registration is required. Contact Sheryl Friday Painters Open Studio. The Mount 2010 or 603-570-5100. Power at 569-2729 ext. 230 for more information or Bridgton Mom's Group. Come meet with other Washington Valley Arts Association will hold Painters to register. Waxing Demonstration at JSTF. The Jackson Ski moms and babies to share your joys and frustra- Open Studio from 9 a.m. to noon at the MWV Visual Touring Foundation will host a waxing demonstration tions,and just get some good adult company! The Madison Library Preschool Storytime. The Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway. every Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get the latest info from group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of Madison Library will hold preschool story time at 10 All mediums and abilities welcome. Work on your getting started to race fine tuning. All are welcome, each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Birth a.m. This month’s theme is day and night. Stories, own project or interpret the still life set up. Short cri- free of charge. For further information, call 383-9355. House in Bridgton, Maine and is open to women with rhymes and an easy craft. For more information, call tique at class end. Free and open to members and Zumba Dance Classes. Dotti Aiello will present pre-mobile babies. Older children are welcome at 367-8545. nonmembers. For more information, call 356-2787. Zumba Dance Class lessons every Monday, Tuesday, mother's discretion. For more information, contact Music for Babies. Mountain Top Music Center in Ham and Bean Supper. The St. Andrew’s Church in Thursday and Friday at various locations throughout AnnMarie at 647-5919. Conway will present music for babies from 9:30 to 10 Tamworth will hold a ham and bean supper at 6 p.m. the Valley. Class is $5 per person with multi-class dis- a.m. Babies from birth to 18 months play interactive The menu includes ham, homemade baked beans, count cards available. For class locations and more Cancer Support Group. Circle of Friends Cancer games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythm. cornbread, coleslaw, Indian pudding and ice cream. information, call 978-790-3375 or 383-8264. Support Group meetings have been cancelled due to loss of meeting space. Due to changes in office hours Activities are designed to stimulate babies cognitive Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children. FOr Tuesday 26 at Saco River Medical Group in Conway, the group development. The class is free and taught by Sharon more information, call the church office at 323-8515. Bread Basket Food Pantry. The Bread Basket Food does not have a meeting place at this time. For more Novak. For more information, call 447-4737. Knights of Columbus Monthly Supper. The Pantry at the River Church across from McSherry’s information, call Donnarae at 356-3448. Music for Toddlers. Mountain Top Music Center in Knights of Columbus will hold the monthly supper Nursery in Center Conway will be open the second Community Coffee Klatch. Meets at the Chocorua Conway will present music for toddlers from 10:15 to from 5 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of athe Mountains and third Tuesdays of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. For Public Library from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, tea, 11 a.m. This program is for children 18 months to Church in North Conway. The menu includes more information, call 447-6633. sweets and great conversation are all part of this three years old. This class stimulates musical and cog- Yankee Pot Roast dinner served with mashed pota- Drumming Circle. Heather Pierson will host a morning. Bring a friend or come alone. All are wel- nitive development. The session runs through Feb. 11 toes, gravy and carrots. There will also be fresh bread, monthly drumming circle at the White Mountain come. and costs $48. For more information call Mountain garden salad, assorted homemade desserts and bever- Top Music Center at 447-4737. ages. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Hypnosis Center in Madison at 7 p.m. Learn the Computer Tutoring. Every Wednesday, free one to powerful and healing force of music. The fee is $5 per one computer tutoring at the Gibson Center. Co- Storytelling Dinners. The Corner House Inn in Story Time in Denmark, Maine. The Denmark person. For more information, call 207-935-4505. sponsored by the Kennett Retired Teachers Center Sandwich will hold storytelling dinners every Library will host story time on Fridays from 9:30 to Easy Sliders. Jackson Ski Touring Foundation will Association and the Gibson Center. Call to set up an Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Brian Hastings and Friends 11:30 a.m. For more information call 207-452-2200. hold Easy Sliders at 10:30 a.m. through March 12. appointment at 356-3231. will perform this evening. Cost for dinner and enter- Story Time in Effingham. The Effingham Public tainment is $19.95 plus tax and gratuity. For reserva- This is a gentle introduction to cross country skiing Dinner Bell North. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Library hosts infant and toddler story time from 11 to tions or more information call 284-6219. and winter fitness. Each session is an hour of instruc- Fryeburg, Maine will hold their Dinner Bell free din- 11:30 a.m. For more information call 539-1537. tion and gentle practice. Rate is $10 per session ner every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday 29 Wall-Stiles in Concert. The Wall-Stiles will per- including rentals for the session period only. Easy 9th Annual Snow Sculpting Competition in form in concert at 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Sliders is the way to start your nordic fun. For more Grief Group. A grief group will be held from 9 to Jackson. Weather permitting, the eighth annual New Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg. Don’t miss the information, call 383-9355. 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room at The Met in North Hampshire Snow Sculpting Competition will be held contemporary folk rock sound of this original band Music Exploration. Mountain Top Music Center in Conway Village. The program is free and open to the this weekend in Jackson Village. Competitive sculpt- from Vermont. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for Conway presents music exploration for 4 to 6 year public to discuss feelings about the death of loved ing will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and continue students. For more information or to reserve tickets olds from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. The class is designed to ones. For more information call Jeff at 986-4977 or through most of the weekend. When the time is up, call 207-935-9232. give students some experience with an instrument Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Services of NCC at the sculptures will be judged and awards will be pre- before choosing to study it intensively. The class runs 356-7006.

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Page B11 Nature’s Corner

Tin Mountain Conservation Center Nature Corner Tiger in the sky...The Great Horned Owl

trong, powerful, fast, fierce, other great horned owls, and occa- silent, the great horned owl sionally northern goshawks. Most is metaphorically called the adult mortalities are the result of tiger of the sky. Its scientific vehicle collisions, trappings, shoot- name, Bubo virginianus, ings, and electrocutions. In addition, Sstems from its first description by their eggs, nestlings, and fledglings Virginian colonists. are preyed upon by animals including The great horned owls are easily foxes and coyotes. In captivity, some recognized by their plumicorns, owls can live to be 30 years of age. feather tufts on top of their head This January on your nocturnal resembling horns or cat ears. As one snowshoes in the North Country, be of the largest owls in the world, great sure to listen and look for the tiger in ▲ horned owls attain adult wing spans the sky, the great horned owl. of 40 to 60 inches and weights up to 3.1 lbs. They can fly up to 40 mph Story contributed by Tin Mountain and may be the only North American Conservation Center, PR/Communi- bird capable of flying while carrying cations Manager, Donna Marie Dolan, prey of its own weight or more. [email protected]. The silent flight of the great horned owls is a result of their soft Fun Facts: and smooth feathers, as well as the air • Owls are color blind. softening, comb-like structures locat- • Owls of New Hampshire: Great ed on the leading edges of their pri- Horned Owl, Great Gray Owl, Snowy mary wing feathers. Masterful Owl, Long-Eared Owl, Eastern hunters, they primarily locate prey by Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Short- sight during the day and by sound at Eared Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, night. They can capture their victims Hawk Owl, and Boreal Owl. when walking, wading and most typi- • Great horned owls are mainly cally as they dive and pounce from nocturnal high perches. Concealed in stillness • Of all the owls, the great horned and cloaked in camouflage plumage, owl has the strongest talons. About 30 pounds of force is required to release most prey are unsuspecting of an Great Horned Owl, the tiger in the sky. (Chris Lewey Photo) attack. With strong, sharp talons, an owl grip on an object. they kill instantly, and their upper mandible allows them to tear flesh ing the advantage of up and down The great horned owls do not build Tin Mountain proclaimes 2010 from the bone. sound discernment. By tilting their their nests, but instead they inhabit the “Year of the Birds” Their diet consists of food as pun- head at an angle until sound is equal those of other large birds such as Upcoming “Bird” Nature gent as skunks, as tactile as porcu- in each ear, great horned owls can crows, red-tailed hawks, and herons. Programs: pines, as relative as other owls, and as identify horizontal and vertical sound Tree holes, stumps, squirrel nests, • Becoming A Better Winter large as great blue herons. Like other direction. Their large eyes offer excel- recessions in cliffs and caves, and Birder-Nature Workshop on owls, they have an excellent digestive lent distance vision, but with limited vacant buildings also are popular nest Thursday, Jan. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. system, permitting them to swallow close-up sight they rely upon their sites. and/or Saturday, Jan. 23. rodents and small rabbits whole. After filoplumes, small hair-like feathers on The great horned owl nesting sea- • Full Moon Owl Prowl on approximately six to 10 hours of their beak and feet, to catch and dis- son runs from mid-January to Saturday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. ingestation, they regurgitate pellets patch prey. Large yellow-orange eyes February, during which time they may • Winter Birds of Plum Island on containing bone, fur, and unprocessed are stationary in their eye sockets; lay one to five white and almost Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 a.m. parts of their meal. With over 250 however, great horned owls can turn spherical eggs. Though juvenile owls • Banding Shorebirds on prey species identified, great horned their head 135 degrees in either direc- travel and disperse widely, the adults Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. owls have the largest prey base of any tion (total 270-degree field of view) mainly live and hunt within one • Eyes on Owls on Friday, Feb. 26, American owl. allowing them literally to see over square mile of their breeding areas. at 7 p.m. Excellent hearing and spectacular their shoulders. Both the adult male and female have a • Hummingbirds of North America binocular low-light vision allows the Great horned owls are anatomically large repertoire of sounds, but the on Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m. great horned owl to accurately pin- well adapted to survive in diverse male voice is lower than that of the • Birding By Ear I & II on Tuesday, point prey. Their short facial disk habitats and climates. Found in every female and lacks the rise in pitch at March 9, and/or March 23. feathers receive and funnel sound to state in the United States except the end of the female call. The male’s their ear holes that are offset at dif- Hawaii, their range is as far north as resonant territorial call hoo-hoo Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a ferent heights in their skulls provid- sub-arctic North America and south hoooooo hoo-hoo can be heard for 501(c)3 non-profit environmental, edu- through much of Central and South well over a mile. cation organization promoting an America. Its habitats include, but are In the wild, the lifespan of the great appreciation of the environment through not limited to, deciduous, coniferous, horned owl ranges from 5-13 years, out the greater Mount Washington area and mixed forests, grasslands, urban and although adults have few preda- for over 30 years. For a full list of pro- areas, mountain, deserts, and man- tors, they can be killed during con- grams, visit www.tinmountain.org or grove swamps. frontation with eagles, snowy owls, call 447-6991. 15% to 40% OFF STOREWIDE

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Tin Mountain Conservation Nature Learning Program Learn about black bears of N.H. with Ben Kilham on Jan. 29 in Mountain Conservation ly social individuals. They have the abil- Center will offer a chance to ity to plan and communicate through Tlearn about the black bears of both physical and verbal language. New Hampshire with acclaimed natu- Ben Kilham attended the University ralist and author, Ben Kilham, at a pro- of New Hampshire and earned a degree gram entitled, “Black Bears of New in wildlife management. In the spring of Hampshire,” on Friday, Jan. 29, at 7 1992, Ben found himself parenting a p.m. at the Tin Mountain Nature pair of orphaned, emaciated, four-pound Learning Center located at 1245 Bald bear cubs. The experience eventually led Hill Road in Albany. him to parenting more than 40 cubs, According to New Hampshire Fish releasing them back in the wild, and and Game, black bears are found in 10 researching and observing the whole life counties in the state of New Hampshire. cycle of the black bear. By thinking Some local residents observe their furry more from the bear’s perspective, Ben neighbors at their bird feeder in the has designed workshops that provide spring, as uninvited guests for leftovers wildlife management with the tools to in their trash, or meet up with them disarm threatening bear behavior with- while hiking in the woods. Some long- out destroying the bear. time residents are still trying to meet Kilham also discovered an organ on their elusive five- to six-foot-tall, 256 to the roof of the black bears’ mouth, 330 pound adult neighbors. named the Kilham organ. The organ Whether you think of bears as a mar- acts as a receptor allowing female bears vel or a nuisance, with such frequent to teach their young which plants are sightings and unannounced visits you Acclaimed naturalist and author, Ben Kilham, will speak at the Tin Mountain edible. “The nose is the finder,” says may want to learn more about your Conservation Center in a program entitled ‘Black Bears of New Hampshire’ on Friday, Kilham, “but the organ is the identifier.” black bear neighbors from someone who Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center located at 1245 Bald Hill This is a great program for all ages. knows them first hand. Road in Albany. (Courtesy Photo) Be sure to tell your “neighbors.” This “As we learn more about bear behav- program fills up quickly, so reserve a ior, we better understand bear/human conflicts,” Kilham said. “We begin to learn that it’s not a nuisance bear at all. spot by calling TMCC at 447-6991. It’s the way people are leaving food TMCC Nature Programs are open to around and interacting with bears.” the public and donations of $3 per per- Classes begin in first week of February Kilham reveals that black bears are high- son and $5 per family are appreciated. ▲ MWVAA offers acrylic painting techniques and digital photography Ham and bean supper at he Mount Washington Valley Arts understanding of the digital camera to the St. Andrew’s Church set for Jan. 29 Association (MWVAA) is offering next level. With an emphasis on composi- t. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Epis- community. It donates money to T“Acrylic Painting Techniques” and tion, students will learn the difference copal Church welcomes one and Agape Ministries, Tamworth Care- “Intermediate Digital Photography” as between taking a picture and conveying an Sall to a hearty ham and bean sup- givers, Tamworth Community Nurse part of their winter class schedule. Both artistic message through a photo. Other per at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29. The Association, Meals on Wheels, Starting classes will start at the beginning of topics will include digital downloading, dinner will be served in the church Point, the local chapter of NAMI February and run through the beginning editing and managing photos; lighting for parish hall at 678 Whittier Road (Old (National Alliance on Mental Illness), of March. Classes are for teens through portraiture and sports; outdoor use of flash Route 25) in Tamworth, providing an the Ossipee Children’s Fund, Bearcamp adults and will be held at the MWV Visual to fill in shadows; quality, quantity and evening of delicious food and festive Valley School and Children’s Center, Arts Center located at 16 Norcross Place direction of light. The cost for the class is fellowship. On the menu are ham, Child Advocacy of Center of Carroll in North Conway Village. $120 for members and $145 for nonmem- homemade baked beans, cornbread, County, the Tamworth Community “Acrylic Painting Techniques,” with Jan bers. The class will meet on Tuesdays, coleslaw, Indian pudding and ice cream, Christmas Project, the N.H. Eskedal, will teach the versatility of acrylic from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and will meet for six and beverages. Community Loan Fund, Episcopal painting through a variety of techniques. sessions, from Feb. 4 through March 9. The admission is $10 per adult and Relief and Development, Seafarer’s Techniques may include washes, layered There will be one Saturday photo shoot on $5 per child. Advance reservations and Friend, the Edith Junior School, and glazes, textural effects and collage. March 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This class tickets are not needed. the Pilgrim Center Reconciliation Students are encouraged to explore their is not appropriate for point-and-shoot All of St. Andrew’s dinners are aimed Project . creativity and discover their own style, cameras. towards raising funds for its support of For more information on this event, from abstract to realistic, using this water- Registration deadline is Jan. 26. All many non-profit organizations; the Sunday services, or other activities at soluble, non-toxic medium. Some experi- classes will be held in the MWV Visual church’s outreach goes to the local St. Andrew’s, call the church office at ence in other painting mediums is helpful. Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North community and the broader global 323-8515. ▲ The cost for the class is $100 for mem- Conway Village. Scholarships are avail- bers, $125 for nonmembers and includes a able. Complete information including $20 materials fee for special techniques. class descriptions, registration forms and At the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich The class will meet on Thursdays, from 6 the scholarship application process can be to 8 p.m., and will run for four weeks, from found online at mwvarts.org, by calling th Feb. 4 through March 4. 356-ARTS (2787) and at many locations 13 Annual Robert Burns Night “Intermediate Digital Photography,” throughout the Valley. ▲ with Ed Bergeron, will take participants’ to be held Jan. 24 unday, Jan. 24, marks the Arts, will be some of the featured MicroCredit-NH to hold 13th annual celebration of entertainers. In addition, well- SRobert Burns Night at known Tamworth resident free orientation program on Jan. 25 the Corner House Inn in and British Isles storytel- Center Sandwich. ler Marion Posner will Robert Burns Nights help to make this year’s Resources available for are celebrated all over the Burns Night one of the world — “Wherever best yet. Conway area small businesses there are Scots” — as a Come for a fun Scot- tish evening of verse, n a time of great opportunity and eco- at 53 Technology Lane in Conway. way to honor all things songs, piping and High- nomic anxiety, owners of small busi- The meeting will provide information Scottish and keep tradition land dancing, plus a delec- nesses need an array of resources to about MicroCredit-NH’s business devel- alive. The event also is I meant to celebrate the life and table five-course feast put on help them overcome the challenges and opment resources, which include peer by the talented Corner House changes they face. MicroCredit-NH, a education, loan capital, networking work of Scotland’s greatest poet, culinary team. And, of course, the tra- program of the non-profit New opportunities, matched savings through Robert Burns, on the anniversary of his ditional Haggis is part of the feast! Hampshire Community Loan Fund, pro- the Individual Development Account birth in 1759. Before his death at the age The festivities begin at 5:30 pm. vides a variety of resources to both new program, and information about health of 37, Burns had written close to 600 Highland dress or not. The price is $38 and existing businesses. To offer informa- care options. Local membership options poems and songs. One of his better- per person, tax and gratuity additional. tion about the program, MicroCredit- for microbusinesses (up to five employees) known works is “Auld Lang Syne.” For more information and reserva- NH will hold a free orientation in will also be discussed. Pipe Major Gordon Webster (former tions, contact the Corner House Inn in Conway on Monday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 To register for the orientation, call piper to HM Queen Elizabeth), his wife Center Sandwich at 284-6219 or online p.m. at Mount Washington Valley 620-0319 or email jcote@microcreditnh. Lezlie, and their talented daughter and at [email protected]. ▲ Economic Development Council located org. ▲ son from the N.H. School of Scottish

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