VOLUME 34, NUMBER 11 AUGUST 13, 2009 FREE

THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

A State Park Summer: Milan Hill State Park isn't like other New Hampshire state parks, with hiking trails or beaches or ponds or cliffs. It is quiet, tucked A2 into the hills of the North Country, waiting to be discovered …

Worlds of Art in Jackson: The village of Jackson invites you to experience the world of art through the work of over 40 artists and artisans at the Annual White Mountain Art and Artisan Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15 and 16 ... A19 Unforgettable Moments : The 2009 24 Hours of Great Glen took place under the beautiful sunny/dark skies at Pinkham Notch last weekend and The Ear was there, camera in hand ...

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A State Park Summer 5th in a Series of Visits to N.H. State Parks

Photos by Erik Eisele Lost in Milan Hill State Park By Erik Eisele and kept driving. had just left. I wanted the little Coos County Democrat The kiosk with the pay tube was at a map made by second graders at MILAN — Milan Hill State Park is three-way fork in the road. It listed the Milan Village Elementary quiet. Desert quiet. Open sea quiet. parks fees, had envelopes and had a School, for a neat, clean story It is the kind of place to go to think. map of the park. Behind it was a cabin, about a park close to Berlin. I Or to nap. Or to picnic. Or to get lost. painted U.S. Forest Service brown (the looked around, but there were It isn't like other New Hampshire same brown they stain all their lean- only broken picnic tables and state parks, with hiking trails or beach- tos) and empty. A sign on the door gave old playground equipment es or ponds or cliffs. It is quiet, tucked a number to call to reach a ranger, but missing the swings. into the hills of the North Country, otherwise the cabin looked abandoned. What a waste, I thought, waiting to be discovered. I cupped my hands around my eyes and and I opened my car door. I I went up on a overcast day in the pressed against the glass, peering in to might as well get back to the morning. The forecast called for a see if there were any signs of life inside. city. chance of rain all day, and the clouds A picnic table inside was all the furni- The wind blew, and I hung low like they meant it. I pulled ture, and it was clean. I guessed there noticed the clouds lift. Not off U.S. Route 110B onto the dirt road wouldn't be a ranger by anytime today. enough to see blue, but that leads to the park, not knowing I stuffed a fee envelope into my enough that the air was what to expect when I got there. pocket and slid back into the driver's noticeably dryer. I looked I was alone, with some food and a seat. I figured if I ran into a ranger I over my shoulder at the fire camera. I expected to take a hike, could get change for my $20, but I was- tower, standing tall at the top of the maybe explore around a bit, talk to the n't leaving $16 in change. I followed hill. The clouds may have lifted but the door hung on the doorjamb park ranger. I'd heard there was a map the signs that said "Tower," figuring enough for a view, I thought, and I and was serviceable. The smell was with prominent places marked that anything tall might make a story. might as well take a look. foul, but the details intrigued me, so I local elementary school students made. The road to the picnic area was The clouds still muffled the thud of hung on long enough to shoot. And the I though maybe that would provide a short. It was a lush green, wild green. the car door, but it looked like the rolls of toilet paper, normally utilitari- good story. The bushes were encroaching onto the weather might improve. I walked over an, stood stark against the wood grain The park has been under construc- lawn, with blueberries and rasberries to the tower and started up the stairs, of the walls. tion since last year, and there were new spilling onto the grass. It was desolate, but a glimmer on a girder caught my I climbed the ladder of the slide and roads shooting off in several directions, like a park forgotten. eye. looked down for the first time in 20 some with orange signs saying "Closed I got out of my car and looked A spider's web hung off the iron bar, years. It was all in the interest of work, to vehicular traffic." I guessed straight around. The air was thick, like the rain drops of water covered every strand. however, and I have the photographs to The clouds lifted a little more, and as prove it. the wind blew it shimmered. I monkeyed around Milan Hill for Milan Hill State Park information I got an idea. I ran back to my car, another 45 minutes, looking for odd Milan Hill State Park isn't actually forsaken — the 127-acre park has been opened the trunk and pulled out my angles and unique formations. The under construction for the last year while the state created additional camping camera. I reached into the back seat clouds hovered between ominous and facilities. All the new roads are not currently well marked, so be sure to pay atten- and grabbed my tripod. Soon I was menacing, never giving way. But the tion when driving around. Some areas are off limits to vehicles. running back up the hill to the tower, light stayed diffuse, soft enough to spill The park is on Route 110B just west of Milan. It takes about 20 minutes to hoping the light hadn't shifted. into depressions, to accentuate texture. reach it from Berlin. It had. The shimmer was dull, wax I crawled around the picnic area, for- Day passes for picnicking and exploring are $4 for adults. Fee envelopes are paper where a string of diamonds had getting my schedule, other plans, the available at the entrance to the park — be sure to have exact change unless you hung. But beautiful nonetheless. map and the elementary students. I was wish to make a donation. I started to look around, to search encapsulated by the solitude, the deso- Camping is allowed at 10 primitive sites with fire rings and pit toilets, but it is for the things this silent park was hid- lation. unclear what their status is at this time. For more information call 466-3860. ing. I was hunting, with a 24mm lens. I And then rain came. It dropped like The picnic area includes pit toilets and a shelter with a stone fireplace. The crawled on my belly around the fire pit, a weight, hitting with force, no warn- swingset is missing swings, but the slide is still in great shape. The fire tower on and stooped next to a cascading picnic ing. I snapped out of my daze, lying on top of 1,737 foot Milan Hill provides sweeping views of Maine, New Hampshire, table. I climbed the fire tower and the ground, peering at ant hills. I Vermont and Quebec — just make sure you visit on a clear day. snapped photos of the overcast sky, grabbed my camera, tucked it under There is no running water at the park. The biggest attraction is the surround- waiting for dramatic light that never my arm, and collapsed the legs of my ing area: Milan Hill State Park is situated near great hiking, swimming, fishing, came. tripod. I raced to my car, unsure of the hunting, canoeing and more. It is one more addition to the beauty of the North The door to the pit toilet had three time, but certain I had enough for a Country. Enjoy it. ▲ hinges, only one of which was attached. story. It wasn't the story I'd come for, The lower two were both ripped out, but it was a story I knew. ▲ On the Cover Inside Index ‘Deathtrap’ Takes The Stage Join the Mud Bowl Parade! Arts & Entertainment ...... Page A16-21 The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth Registration is now under way for entrants in the World Calendar ...... Page A22 Village is currently presenting “Deathtrap,” the Mud Bowl’s 27th annual Tournament of Mud Parade, longest-running comedy/thriller on Broadway, set to proceed down North Conway’s Main Street Entertainment...... Page A21 through Saturday, Aug. 15. On the cover, Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m. Page A6 Nooks & Cranies ...... Page A12 Barnstormers veteran Penny Purcell takes the On the Links ...... Pages A14 & 24 stage as the hilarious Dutch psychic Helga Ten 21st Annual Bach Fest is back Dorp, who has a habit of seeing things, and The 21st Annual Bach Festival is planned over two On the Rockpile...... Page A15 “must tell” what she sees. The story on Page weekends this year, beginning Sunday, Aug. 23, and Real Estate...... Pages A8 & A17 A10 & A20 reveals other gems yet to be seen on continuing Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28-30. See the Barnstormers’ stage. (Brad Ball Photo) Page A16 for more. Sports ...... Page A8 & 9

Page A2 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 Thoughts While Weeding

A beacon in the summer landscape Bright and brassy Bee Balm By Ann Bennett firmed the factual basis for the plant’s fy plant breeding efforts to thwart around the garden and in the perennial Contributing Writer traditional uses. Bee Balm, like a num- mildew. borders, the most vibrant blooms and BRIGHT AND BRASSY, BEE ber of other members of the mint fami- Bee Balm can be propagated from healthiest foliage are being produced in balm holds down a transition area ly, is rich in antioxidants, which protect seed, but because the plant cross-polli- the best soils, while the thin sites are between my herbs and the vegetable human cells from damage. Another key nates readily, the resulting seedlings may pale by comparison. garden. component is Thymol, a chemical com- not be uniform in color and form. Also, Bee Balm makes wonderful cut flow- A member of the mint family, pound effective against bacteria, and an seedlings take a year to establish them- ers, and the blossoms are a colorful addi- Monarda didyma is a focal point of bril- ingredient in mouthwashes and other selves, so a better bet it to obtain plant tion to green salads or as a garnish. Its liant color in the summer landscape, and antiseptic preparations. divisions from a friend or nursery. Fall citrus-like flavor works well with fruit or a wonderful resource for hummingbirds, Bee Balm is also widely cultivated in and early spring are likely times to in combination with mints. Some folks butterflies and other nectar seeking Europe. Its Atlantic crossing dates back establish Bee Balm, but one important dry the leaves and blossoms for use in insects. to pre-revolutionary times, when John note to keep in mind — leave lots of teas and other preparations. Native to North America, the genus Bartram, of Philadelphia, sent seeds to room for expansion. All mints are As the season progresses and blos- was named for Nicolas Monardes, who England. From there the plant traveled opportunists. The clan spreads by soms begin to fade, cut the plant to wrote a series of books starting in 1575 to the continent, where it is widely underground rhizomes, and once estab- within an inch of the ground as soon as describing plants found in the New grown today. lished will cover an area at a remarkable the lower leaves yellow. Depending on World. Several bee balm species During the intervening centuries, a pace. the summer, cutting the plant back (Monarda fistulosa and Monarda didyma) dozen species have been identified, One of Bee Balm’s assets is that it immediately after it flowers can result in have a long history of use as medicinal though M. didyma remains the domi- thrives in a variety of soil and light con- a second flowering in early autumn. plants by many Native Americans, nant Bee Balm. Cambridge Scarlet, with ditions. Like most cultivars, however, it Even if it’s a once-a-season happening, including the Blackfeet, Menominee, its brilliant red blossoms clustered in does best in soil rich in organic matter. however, Bee Balm’s brilliant and long- Objibwe, Winnebago and others. whorls atop three to four-foot stems, is a At this point in the summer, as I survey lived splash of color in the summer gar- English botanist Peter Collinson hallmark of the species, famous for the Bee Balm in various locations den is a showstopper. ▲ applied the alternative name of Oswego attracting hummingbirds and honey Tea to Bee Balm in the mid-1700s, in bees. reference to the region of upper New M. didyma is available in a variety of York State where the seeds of the plant other colors as well. Alba and Snowwhite were first collected. From Native produce large white flowers, Blue Americans, settlers learned to use the Stockings yields violet-purple blossoms, brew to treat everything from colds to and there are several pink strains. stomach complaints, measles, flus and There are other notable species, heart troubles. including M. citriodora, also referred to Over time, it became a fixture in the as Lemon Bee Balm. As the name gardens of New England homesteads. In implies, this species offers a distinctive the late 1700s, the Shakers founded a citrus scent, and varieties like Lambada settlement near Oswego, where they produce attractive lavender blooms over cultivated the plant for culinary and a long season. medicinal purposes. Bee Balm gained Bee Balms are remarkably pest resist- such widespread popularity that during ant, though mildew is a persistent prob- the Boston Tea Party, Oswego Tea was lem, particularly during wet summers consumed in place of its black counter- like 2009. The best solution is planting part. resistant varieties, and introductions like Contemporary research has con- Jacob Kline, a deep red Bee Balm, typi-

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 - Page A3 Comments & Opinions

Established 1976 Green Mountain Conservation Group enjoyed a great 2009 Summer Celebration PUBLISHER To the Editor, bration this summer was a great way to saxophone playing from Matt Abatelli. Richard Piatt On behalf of the Green Mountain show these folks that we are thankful for Thank you as well to the hard-work- Conservation Group’s Board and staff, I all of their efforts. Special thanks to the ing summer interns Jill Piekut, Molly FOUNDING EDITORS would like to thank all of the wonderful many kind community donations that Newton and Angie Mrozinski for help- volunteers and members who came to helped honor these hard-working volun- ing to ready Huntress House and pre- R. Stephen Eastman the 2009 Summer Celebration at teers and supportive members, includ- pare salads and treats from the garden. Jane Golden Reilly Huntress House in Effingham on ing: the delicious pizzas made by Camp The board sends a special note of grati- Friday, Aug. 7. Cody’s Anna, John, and kitchen crew; tude and appreciation to Tara MANAGING EDITOR Each year GMCG is fortunate to the wonderful mint ice cream made by Schroeder, Program Director, for all her have such a wonderful group of people Ken from Bobby Sue’s; volunteer t- organization and dedication to GMCG’s Nina Perry who contribute thousands of hours of shirts from Mad Cow printing; excellent mission and programs throughout the time towards many projects and pro- entertainment by Kathy Bennett and year. COPY WRITING/ grams, from testing rivers early in the Jim Pittman; the Wild Edibles walk with Noreen Downs PROOFREADING morning to helping their towns craft Cloverleaf Farm’s Kathy Lambert; and GMCG Board President aquifer protection ordinances. The cele- bow drill fire making instruction and Nina Perry Kristina Whitten The ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) tip their hats to Gregg & Debbie Snow CONTRIBUTING WRITERS To the Editor, Debbie handed me the box of hats and Snows. We all served with pride and we The local chapter of a group called said, “There is no charge for the caps. continue to pray for the men and Ann Bennett ROMEO (retired old men eating out!) This is the least that we can do for our women serving today. Remember, free- Pru Smith meets every Wednesday morning for veterans.” I admit that I was surprised dom is not free. God bless America. breakfast at Rick’s Diner on Main Street and choked up a bit for their generosity Bob Vaillancourt, USN Steven D. Smith in Bridgton, Maine. ROMEO is a as they, too, remember our veterans. Denmark, Maine Peter Minnich national organization with gatherings It is an honor to serve people like the Steve Caming throughout the country. ROMEO is comprised mostly of veterans from Linda Tucker WWII, Korea and Vietnam, although it John Harrigan is not necessary to have served in the military in order to join. Following CONTRIBUTING WWII, veterans were reluctant to share their experiences and moved on with PHOTOGRAPHERS their lives. Later, however, the ROMEO Steven D. Smith group provided a great outlet for them Joshua Spaulding to talk, reminisce and meet new friends. Linda Tucker Our group in Bridgton has a roster of 40 men with an average weekly atten- Steve Caming dance of 24. We have a great time of fel- lowship, telling our stories and how to ADVERTISING SALES solve the world’s problems. Shannon Houde Many of us have baseball caps with the ROMEO logo imprinted on it which we obtained from a chapter in Florida a COMPUTER GRAPHICS, few years ago. Several newcomers said DESIGN & COMPOSITION they would like to have a hat also, so I volunteered to get them and decided to Amanda Dunleavy try to obtain them locally. I contacted MWV Screen Printers LAYOUT DESIGN about ordering the hats. The owner, Gregg Snow, quoted a very nominal Emily Killinger price and also agreed to waive the usual The local chapter of ROMEO (retired old men eating out!) meets every Wednesday morn- set-up fee. When I picked up the com- ing for breakfast at Rick’s Diner on Main Street in Bridgton, Maine. OFFICE MANAGER pleted order on July 28, Gregg’s wife (Courtesy Photo) Kristina Whitten

DISTRIBUTION Bill Collins John Myers River Report Darlene Westfall Tina Lamy Saco River Report Contributed by Saco Bound Summer paddling and exploration The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN EAR is published on Thursdays as an independent newspa- per by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 51 Residents and visitors to the Mount part, portaging is part of canoeing and dling. The Rapid River flows into the weeks each year and is distributed from Ossipee to Washington Valley are not only smart, can get you to some pretty cool places by lake from the east and offers some big Gorham, New Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and western Oxford County, Maine. but truly lucky as well. This is especially doing so. whitewater, especially on release dates. The MOUNTAIN EAR office is located at true for those who enjoy paddle sports. Mountain Pond is a small body of Use caution, as the lake can get choppy Mountain River Village on Route 16 in Conway, Our area has so much to offer and water off Town Hall Road in the White and windy at times. Try to spend more New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence to: The MOUNTAIN EAR, P.O. Box 530, explore. Mountain National Forest. There is a than a day or two in this area, as there is Conway, N.H. 03818. A great aspect of canoeing and kayak- short hike in off the maintained road a lot to see. The telephone number to call for general informa- ing is getting to places not easily accessi- that’s not easy with a canoe or larger Of course we can’t forget about one tion and display advertising is 603-447-6336. For classified advertising call 877-766-6891. ble by any other means. Locating and kayak, but well worth the effort. The of the great rivers of the east. The Saco The Fax number is 603-447-5474. exploring these places is part of the pond is part of a 120-acre natural offers many great segments to explore. Ear on Web: newhampshirelakesandmountains.com experience and adds to the fun. Do the research area. It feels very secluded, sur- The Saco is currently running just above E-mail: [email protected] for news or proper research if your exploration takes rounded by a nice hardwood forest and the 86-year average, which is very nice [email protected] for ad material you on moving water. Serious danger offers some good vistas. for this time of year. Water temperatures The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is payable in advance. could be lurking around the next bend of Just over an hour north of the Valley remain in the mid 60s and conditions are an unfamiliar river. Most often, rivers is a must-paddle lake in a great wilder- very good right now for recreational ADVERTISING DEADLINES need to be scouted, researched and pad- ness setting. Lake Umbagog is a good boating. Advertising insertion orders must be placed one week dled with someone who is familiar with size body of water that straddles the I offer these suggestions as great in advance of publication date, and advertising copy the particular segment you plan to Maine and New Hampshire border. places to go, but also as food for must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. explore. Use caution on any unfamiliar The scenery is spectacular and wildlife is thought. There are so many awesome LETTERS POLICY river and remember conditions can be often abundant. The lake is just over places to explore around the White The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor very different from one time to another. seven miles long and encompasses more Mountains it is amazing. Think about it, pertaining to local community issues. All corre- spondence should be signed, include a return No one likes to lug their canoe than 7,000 acres. There are many great do a little research and talk to some pad- address, and be addressed to P.O. Box 530, Conway, around dry land or drag it through the campsites in and around the lake. dlers. They might even clue you in to N.H. 03818, faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to woods. In the words of the late Bill Reservations are suggested for many of some spots I’d never divulge in an arti- [email protected]. All letters should be received prior to publication and be no longer than Mason, a famous naturalist and canoeist, them. cle. Remember to be respectful of nature 300 words. The Mountain Ear reserves the right to “portaging is like hitting yourself in the The Magalloway and Androscoggin and those around you. Paddle safely and edit letters for length and clarity and to not publish head with a hammer, it feels good when rivers intersect the lake on the west side. have fun. ▲ letters deemed unsuitable. you stop.” While I do agree for the most Both rivers offer some excellent pad-

Page A4 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 In the News

Discount includes peak foliage weekends at N.H. and Maine lodges Kid 2-for-1 savings this fall with AMC REGION — Northern New England is ends, the AMC is offering all-inclusive Family-friendly leaf-peeping adven- •White Mountains, Joe Dodge world-famous for its fall foliage, and the “Kid 2-for-1” lodging savings for two chil- tures range from guided, “walk-on” hikes Lodge: throughout September and Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) dren 12 and under when accompanied by and naturalist programs at the AMC’s October, join free, family-friendly natural- roadside lodges in New Hampshire and an adult. This discount is available at all White Mountain lodges to countless self- ist-led walks or longer, moderately chal- Maine are beyond compare for back-door five of the AMC’s northern New England guided explorations – including nature lenging hikes to scenic Pinkham Notch access to nature walks, panoramic hikes, roadside lodges, located in or near walks and lower-elevation summit hikes for pond, waterfall, and overlook locations on and paddling surrounded by mountain- National Forests, State Parks, and wood- younger kids, plus more challenging, above the network of trails branching out from scapes blanketed in vibrant reds, oranges, lands in New Hampshire’s White tree-line climbs in New Hampshire’s the AMC’s lodge at the base of Mt. and yellows come late September. Mountains, Lakes Region of New Presidential Range and Maine Woods Washington. Backcountry clinics on topics Starting Sept. 1 and throughout the Hampshire, and Moosehead Lake Region adventures for older kids. All-inclusive such as Leave No Trace and safe hiking entire peak foliage season, including week- of Maine. stays at each lodge provide value and con- and outdoor preparation are offered daily, venience in trip planning, and family-style and guided walks, hikes, and talks take dinners offer the company of new friends. place as scheduled. The evening program Each AMC lodge is located in a distinc- every Saturday is a featured speaker. WMNF announces economic recovery tive natural setting with unique opportuni- •Lakes Region, Cardigan Lodge: ties that include: hike to Mt. Cardigan’s bald summit—a projects for forest facilities popular first “big mountain” climb for New Hampshire kids—that rewards with 360-degree foliage LACONIA — The White Mountain pumped from National Forest recreation •White Mountains, Highland views above the tree canopy, or enjoy a National Forest has received additional sites. It will be restored to the original Lodge: throughout September and more leisurely nature walk to Welton Falls funding for forest facilities under the design capacity with a liner replacement. October, choose from a changing mix of nearby the AMC’s road’s end lodge. American Recovery and Reinvestment Minor repairs to the wellhouse and free, daily guided activities, from fall Act (ARRA). lagoon control building will also restore foliage walks skirting local lakes and over- Maine “Economic Recovery funding will be the original functionality of the structures looking Crawford Notch to longer hikes. •Moosehead Lake Region, used for dam reconstruction at three sites and provide a safe working environment Special kids’ games and activities include Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and across the National Forest in New for system operators. AMC Jr. Naturalist, nature journaling, Cabins: paddle on a remote Maine Woods Hampshire and Maine. This reconstruc- In March the White Mountain wildlife tracking walks, and hands-on natu- pond and watch for wading moose or try tion will allow us to safely restore pond National Forest received ARRA funding ral history programs. GPS orienteering casting a fly rod with the kids. Then enjoy water to its previously designed level and for a two-year trail maintenance project. and other introductory outdoors-oriented the views from the lodge’s dock on Second improve fisheries and other wildlife habi- In June, funding was received for roads skills programs or films are offered in the Roach Pond and relax with the family tat,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Wagner. maintenance and signage. evenings. Every Saturday, families are while staying in a private cabin. “Repairs will also be made to a sewage Nationally, the Forest Service has invited to a pre-dinner social, followed treatment facility on National Forest land received $1.15 billion through ARRA. later by a featured guest speaker. AMC continues Page ??? in Bartlett.” Six hundred and fifty million dollars has Province Pond Dam in Chatham, con- been received for Capital Improvement structed by N.H. Fish and Game in 1960, and Maintenance and $500 million for Broken Bridge Pond Dam in Albany, Wildland Fire Management. As of July Maine, constructed in 1959 by Maine 24, the Forest Service has released 81 per- Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, cent of the $1.15 billion in ARRA fund- and Beaver Pond Dam in Woodstock, ing. constructed in 1940, will all be replaced Information on other Forest Service with concrete spillways restoring the ARRA projects and related economic ponds to the original constructed levels. recovery efforts can be found at: The East Central Lagoon, located in http://fs.usda.gov/economic recovery. ▲ Hart’s Location, is used to treat sewage OPEN ALL SUMMER 9AM - 6PM Daily • Perennials - Great Selection $1.00 /3.5” pot • Trees & Shrubs - Best Prices! 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Sports Highlights

Overall winners complete 37 laps and 307 miles Amazing riding, amazing weather at 24 Hours of Great Glen PINKHAM NOTCH — An absolutely single-track, steep drops and a handful winner was the men’s pro team, Porky Gulch Classic on Nov. 7 and 8. gorgeous weekend at the base of Mt. of muddy spots. Its difficulty is com- International Man of Misery, made up of The Porky Gulch Classic is a true test of Washington was the perfect backdrop pounded when riders tackle it in the Thom Parsons of Somerville, Mass.; all around cycling with three unique for the 14th Annual 24 Hours of Great dark, as the race continues non-stop for Mat Katz of Northfield, Vt.; Jeff stages over two days. The first stage, Glen, New England’s premier 24-hour the entire 24 hours from noon to noon. Whittingham of Waitsfield, Vt., and The Toughest Two, is a two-mile hill- mountain bike race, on Saturday and Competitors race as teams, made up of Harry Precourt of Sudbury, Mass. climb up the Mt. Washington Auto Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9. Nearly 400 com- two, four or five members or tackle the They completed 37 laps — a total of Road. The second stage, the Story Land petitors raced around the clock, cover- course solo. 307 miles — in 24 hours and 38 minutes Criterium, is a race through the popular ing more than 22,500 miles as a group The 24 Hours of Great Glen fea- for a one lap victory over the Endo amusement park. The race concludes on in the process. tured two exciting new additions in Farmers: Colin Rueter of Somerville, Sunday with the Rockpile Rampage, a In 2008, mud made the riding 2009: a 12-hour division and Mass.; Curtis Bolvin of Providence, R.I.; cyclocross held at Great Glen Trails. extremely difficult, but despite this sum- RealTime™ Scoring from Granny Gear Kevin Sweeny of Medford, Mass., and Great Glen Trails is open daily for mer’s wet weather, the course was much Productions. Rob Stine of West Warwick, R.I. biking and paddling. For more informa- drier than last year. However, that does- Designed to introduce more riders to The top all-female team with 24 laps tion, visit www.greatglentrails.com. ▲ n’t mean the racing was easy. The final endurance racing, the 12-hour division in 24:24 was Back Bay Bicycles/Esp layout of 7.95 miles featured technical was offered. In this division, competi- Royale Caffe made up of Adrianne tors raced the same exact course and had Thomas of Belfast, Maine; Lauren Please Visit Our Booth at the the same noon starting time as the 24- Kling of Allston, Mass.; Lori Kohls of WHITE MOUNTAIN ART & hour competitors, but their race ended Boston, Mass., and Jocelyn Gaudi of ARTISAN FESTIVAL at midnight. The 12-hour version fea- Medford, Mass. 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Page A8 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 37th annual event includes both the ‘old’ and the young Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb Aug. 15 PINKHAM NOTCH — Anticipation Each year the Hillclimb welcomes Scituate, Mass., and 16-year-old Anneke ing placed 278th here last year in of a tight bicycle battle to the summit of several junior riders, 19 years old or Reed. The 14 young men in the group 1:35:27; and Jonah Thompson of Mt. Washington jumped last week when younger. This year’s junior field include James Wronoski of Chestnut Albuquerque, N.M., 10 years old, is the former World Mountain Bike champion includes, for the first time, female com- Hill, Mass., now just 14 years old but youngest entrant this year and one of the Ned Overend joined the field for this petitors, 17-year-old Isabella Di Rado of already a Mt. Washington veteran, hav- youngest ever. ▲ year’s Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. Overend, now 54 years old and still dominant in open competition, finished fourth in his first appearance at Mt. Washington in 2005, then came back to the White Mountains a year later and placed second. His return this year ensures that the younger men at the front of the pack will face one more challenge: how to stay ahead of a legend who still has the legs that made him one of the most admired athletes in the sport. Those younger men are defending Hillclimb champion Phil Gaimon, 23, of Tucker, Ga., Christopher Hong, 20, of Lutherville, Md., and two Rocky Mountain-trained cyclists who in other circumstances would look like the veter- ans in the race, 2008 runnerup Nico Toutenhoofd, 40, of Boulder, Colo., and 42-year-old Mt. Washington newcomer Kevin Nicol of Lafayette, Colo. In his 2005 Mt. Washington debut, Ned Overend finished just eight sec- onds behind Anthony Colby, who beat Gaimon in Newton’s Revenge last year. (Colby is not racing in the Hillclimb this year.) The following year, the only person who beat Overend was four-time winner and Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton – and Overend actually led Hamilton at the end of the opening sprint before the steep ascent begins. While the men’s race has added a senior rider who can beat competitors two or three decades younger, the women’s race has lost the cyclist who occupied a similar position in the field. Former World Ironman Champion Karen Smyers, 47, of Lincoln, Mass., got a taste for this race – professional cyclists regard it as more difficult than the steepest climb in the Tour de France – when she finished second last month in Newton’s Revenge, the other bike race up the same course. However, a foot injury has forced Smyers to with- draw from this Saturday’s Hillclimb. That still leaves a three-way contest for the women’s top prize. Defending champion Flavia Lepene, 32, a Brazilian rider who lives and trains in Blacksburg, Virginia, led all the women at the Hillclimb last year in one hour 8 min- utes 52 seconds. That time is very close to the time in which Marti Shea, of Marblehead, Mass., won Newton’s Revenge this year (1:08:42). The 45- year-old Shea, who also won Newton’s Revenge in 2006 and 2008, is attempt- ing to win the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb for the first time. While the course is the same, the Hillclimb tends to attract a larger field.

Austin Orth heads for the finish at the 2008 Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. (Mountain Ear File Photo)

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 - Page A9 78 years young and going strong By Linda Tucker Contributing Writer here aren’t too many things in this world that have remained the same since 1931. But one thing that hasn’t changed too much in 78 years is The Barnstormers TThe Barnstormers Theatre group. True, they no longer travel from town to town, “barnstorming,” but they still perform one play a week for five nights each week during the summer months. Theatre is a The theatre company now calls the picturesque village of Tamworth its home and performs for locals and visitors alike in a renovated 1820s building that was originally a store. Converted to a summer playhouse in 1936, and updated again in 1998-99 to become a year-round facility, the Barnstormers summertime boasts that its auditorium now contains 282 comfortable seats, air-conditioning and superb acoustics. According to published material about the Barnstormers, as far as is known, they are the only theatre in the country still producing a show a week with a resident company in the old summer stock tradition. According to Wikipedia, treat for everyone the definition of summer stock theatre comes from combining the seasonal aspect of performing only in the summer with a tradition of putting on shows where the stock of scenery, costumes and props, as well as the resident company of actors, gets recycled and reused week after week. Typically, summer stock theatre is viewed as a starting point for professional actors and actresses. The Barnstormers state “many of our core company actors WEWE INVITEINVITE YOUYOU TOTO - all members of the Actors’ Equity union – have worked together for years, and younger ones enjoy a rigorous theatre training in a highly supportive group setting. Mutual support is needed when you are learning one show during the EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE BACKBACK BABAY!Y! day while performing another at night!” Care-free Retirement Living at The troupe will present, August 11 - 15 , the comedic mystery “Deathtrap,” written by Ira Levin. “Deathtrap” holds the record as the longest-running com- Taylor Community’s Wolfeboro Campus edy-thriller on Broadway. “ ‘Deathtrap’ is a brilliant plot-oriented play,” says Bob Shea, artistic director of the Barnstormers Theatre. “It is probably one of the best American examples in the genre of murder mysteries and suspense

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Page A10 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 thrillers.” Time magazine said “If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try “Deathtrap.” During the week of Aug. 18-22, the Barnstormers will perform the musical, “I Love You Because,” which is a retelling of the Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice” with the gen- ders reversed. It features lyrics by Ryan Cunningham set to music by Joshua Salzman. Their final event of the season, Aug. 25 – 29, will be the presentation of “On Golden Pond.” The play was written in 1979 by Ernest Thompson. Thompson spent his summers along the shores of Great Pond located in Belgrade, Maine, but the 1981 film version of his screenplay, which starred Henry and Jane Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, was made on Squam Lake in central New Hampshire. For some, attendance at the Barnstormers’ theatre is a long-stand- ing tradition. But for the many new visitors to the region, the Barnstormers hope they will discover what fun a night out to dinner with theatre and exploration of the quaint and peaceful village of Tamworth can be. There are only a few weeks left to the season so don’t miss out on this opportunity to make memories with a longstanding, and always entertaining family adventure. For more information about the Barnstormer’s, visit their website at www.barnstormerstheatre.org or call the box office at 323-8500. ▲

Christopher Salazar stars as Clifford Anderson in the Barnstormers’ staging of the classic Broadway comedy/thriller, ‘Deathtrap.’ (Brad Ball Photo)

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The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 - Page A11 Nooks & Crannies

Summer walks in the Pemi wilderness Wandering through the East Branch and Zealand Valleys informally as the “Ranger’s Pool.” We Carol Smith enjoys the scenery at a dropped our packs and enjoyed the first of ledgy spot along the East Branch of several sunny sojourns along the expansive the Pemigewasset River. The Pemi East river. We marveled at the old white cedar Side Trail provides an easy walk along trees near the edge of the pool — unusual the East Branch, starting at the for the White Mountains. Lincoln Woods trailhead on the Continuing up the secluded valley, we Kancamagus Highway and leading soon stopped again where an apron of gran- deep into the Pemigewasset Wilderness. ite slips into another pool in the river. This (Steve Smith/Mountain Ear Photo) idyllic spot is an easy seven-mile round trip hike from the Lincoln Woods trailhead. The trail pulled us away from the river to a crossing of Cedar Brook, then once again flirted with the riverbank. A cabin-sized rock lured us down for another waterfront siesta. The Pemi East Side Trail ended with a short climb to the Cedar Brook Trail. From this junction we followed an old logging railroad grade down to the Wilderness Trail near a 49-year-old suspension bridge that may be removed by the Forest Service this fall or winter for safety reasons. (For more details on this, visit the WMNF website, www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/.) We turned right on the Wilderness Trail By Steve Smith Lincoln Woods trailhead near the western mountain views. At the north end of Pine and strolled eastward on the bed of the Contributing Writer end of the Kancamagus Highway. Island I rejoined Carol on the Pemi East main East Branch and Lincoln Railroad THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THE The East Branch is a beautiful sight in Side Trail. line. At 6.5 (easy) miles from the car, we valleys of the Pemigewasset Wilderness itself, but it’s also wide enough to open views In another mile we came to a high bank turned left to follow yet another railroad (affectionately known as “the Pemi”) for of the remote mountains around the Pemi. where an opening provided a vista down to grade on the Thoreau Falls Trail. Here we leisurely walks during the long, luxurious To maximize the river scenery, we headed the river and across the valley to the jumbled passed two trail runners and stopped to chat days of summer. past the ranger cabin onto the Pemi East ridges of Whaleback Mountain and Mt. with a friend who had been out bushwhack- Over the past two weeks Carol and I Side Trail, which is a quiet gravel road (open Flume. Then we passed the Forest Service’s ing on the side of Mt. Bond, looking for an have enjoyed two such journeys, and though only to an occasional Forest Service vehicle) Franconia Brook Campsite, strangely empty old logging camp. no summits were attained, they were among for its first three miles. on this gorgeous midsummer day. The trail led across a high and somewhat the best hikes we’ve done this season. A half-mile in I steered left on the Pine At 2.9 miles the gravel road ended and rickety bridge over the East Branch, resting Near the end of July, on a classic summer Island Trail while Carol stayed ahead on the we walked past a gate into the Pemi on two massive old pine trunks. From this day of sun and big puffy clouds, we ventured Pemi East Side Trail. Pine Island has a sig- Wilderness. Here the Pemi East Side Trail vantage we enjoyed a fine view downstream deep into the valley of the East Branch of nificant brook crossing near the start, but I swung to the east and narrowed to a foot- to the sprawling ridge of Bondcliff. the Pemigewasset, the big rocky river whose was able to hop rocks across. This narrow, path. In a few minutes we followed a spur We made our way to some secluded vast watershed delineates the 45,000-acre mile-long footpath is a delightful ramble down to a ledgy area on the East Branch, rocks upstream. Carol read a mystery novel Wilderness area. We started at the popular along the East Branch, with several river and with a small cascade and wide pool, known in the sun while I explored a slide area above the river. Before heading home we went 15 min- utes farther north on the Thoreau Falls Trail to the site of Camp 22, which was operated by the Parker-Young Company in the 1920s. Carol had the best find — the harp-shaped metal base to an old railroad signal switch. (Reminder: It is illegal to remove artifacts from the National Forest.) We opted for a loop return trip, making a farewell crossing on the suspension bridge and following the Wilderness Trail and Lincoln Woods Trail (both of which still sport many old hemlock railroad ties astride the footway) back to our car. Several old sled runners could be seen at the Camp 16 site near the Bondcliff Trail junction. During our gentle 15-mile trek, we encountered only seven other hikers. Even in summer, solitude can be found away from the popular routes. Last week we joined friends Ken and Ann Stampfer for a ramble into the Zealand Valley on the northeastern edge of the Pemi. This area is a classic example of for- est regeneration after the searing fires of 1886 and 1903. The magical scenery of Zealand has, like the phoenix, risen from the ashes. A hike into the valley is an annu- al treat for us. From Route 302 west of Bretton Woods, we drove up the 3.5-mile Zealand Road to the large parking lot at the end. After an initial rough and rocky stretch, the familiar Zealand Trail eased us into the val- HIKING continues Page A13

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Virginia Ross Randall European Theatre. After the war they She was predeceased by her parents, Deaths Virginia Ross Randall, 91, of 37 returned to North Conway, moving Harold and Grace Ross, brother Taylor Home Drive, died at the Genesis thereafter to Natick, Mass., for a brief Kennett Ross, and brother Ernest Robert E. Hanson, Jr. Healthcare Center on Wednesday July time and then to Manchester, where her “Buddy” Ross. Bob passed away from an accident on 29. She was the widow of Carl O. husband pursued a career in law. In Calling hours were Monday, Aug. 3, Aug. 7. He was a lifelong resident of Randall, who died in 1980. She was 1990 she relocated to Laconia to be from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and Mount Washington Valley. He owned born in Chocorua Village on July 14, closer to her family. She was a member White Funeral Home, 2925 Main Street and operated Robert Hanson 1918, the daughter of Harold and Grace of the Brookside Congregational in North Conway. A memorial service Excavating, Inc. Ross. Church of Manchester. She enjoyed was conducted at the Funeral Home on At Bob’s request, a celebration of his “Ginny” graduated from Kennett playing bridge, crafts, and gardening. Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m., life will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, at High School in Conway in 1936. She was a wonderful cook and a gracious followed by a graveside prayer in the Mount Cranmore, in North Conway, During World War II she served on the hostess. North Conway Cemetery. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please come as home front while her husband Carl She is survived by her son, Michael R. you are. served with the First Division in the Randall and his wife, Louise, of Laconia; Editor’s Note: Announcements of births, a grandson, Jameson C. Randall and his adoptions, engagements, weddings, deaths wife, Stephanie, of Laconia; grand- and memorial services may be sent to the daughter Rebecca J. Randall and her Passages Editor, c/o The Mountain Ear, Mountains. fiancé, Douglas P. Dossey, of Oceanside P.O. Box 530, Conway, N.H. 03818, or Steve Smith, author of “Wandering Calif., three great-grandchildren, Mary emailed to [email protected]. Hiking Through the White Mountains: A Hiker’s Margaret (Maggie) Randall, Marin Rose Items must be submitted by Monday noon Continued from Page A12 Perspective,” has hiked and written about the (Rinnie) Randall, and Mark Jameson for publication on the following Thursday. White Mountains for more than 20 years. He (Jack) Randall, all of Laconia; a broth- We are glad to publish engagement and ley along the grade of timber baron J.E. owns the Mountain Wanderer Map and Book er, Harland “Snip” Ross and his wife, wedding photos (enclose self-addressed, Henry’s late 19th century Zealand logging Store in Lincoln, and lives with his wife, Mariette, of Tamworth and many nieces stamped envelope and kindly print address railroad. Carol, in Lincoln. and nephews whom she loved dearly. on back of photo for photo return). The upper three-quarters mile of the Zealand Trail was, as always, a wondrous walk amidst picturesque beaver ponds and swamps, with ever-changing perspectives of the wooded Zealand Ridge rising to the southwest. Ken, an accomplished photogra- pher, happily snapped away. At the 2.5-mile mark we decided to forego the side trip up to the AMC Zealand Falls Hut and continue ahead another 1.3 miles on the Ethan Pond Trail into Zealand Notch. Here the trail follows the railroad bed across the open flank of Whitewall Mountain amidst a chaos of broken rock, with ragged cliffs looming overhead. It’s one of the grandest spots in the mountains. We lounged in the sun by a big flat boulder, soaking in the views across to the high crags of Zeacliff, up the valley to Mt. Hale, and down the notch to Mts. Hancock and Carrigain. An easy walk brought us to the intersec- tion with the Thoreau Falls Trail. En route there were two interesting finds – some purple-fringed orchids in bloom, and a piece of rusted metal strapping in the woods, possibly from an old Zealand Valley Railroad logging camp. Five minutes from the junction we were perched on the great granite ledge at the top of Thoreau Falls, gazing out at Mt. Bond and Mt. Guyot in the heart of the Pemi. The falls were thundering, the North Fork surging over steep ledges in a sweep- ing arc. With the water this high, it would have been dangerous to attempt the trail crossing at the top of the falls. Thoreau Falls were named for the great naturalist by Moses Sweetser in his classic 1876 guidebook, but Henry D. never set foot there. It was, nevertheless, a fitting tribute. Wrote a visitor in 1879, before the logging railroad had violated this sanctuary: “On every hand the scene was wonderf- ul and grand. The vast forest around, above, below; the dark outlines of the moun- tains looming in the distance; and the foam- ing, eddying, whirling rapids at our feet made a picture that once seen can never be forgotten.” We spent well over an hour there in the broiling August sun, and had the place to ourselves nearly the whole time. Carol did some exploring upstream and came back to get me — there were more cascades and ledges to be seen! The walk out went quickly, broken up by another stop to revel in the glory of Zealand Notch. North of the notch we encountered two camp groups and several Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, including “Bon-Bon” and “Hot Sauce.” Driving home, we agreed that this gen- tle 9.4-mile trek — with ponds, views, and a magnificent waterfall — is hard to beat on a fine summer day. ▲

Editor’s note: Pick up “The AMC White Mountain Guide” for maps and descriptions of these and other trails in the White

The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 - Page A13 On the Links

Holes in one scored at the NCCC, the Eagle and Wentworth Megan Mangone winner of NHWGA State Am at NCCC By Pru Smith Contributing Writer TWENTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD Megan Mangone, of Windham, blasted her way into the 2009 NHWGA State Amateur Championship at the North Conway Country Club last week with a sizzling, record-breaking opening round 65 paving the way to her championship win two rounds later, 10 strokes ahead of runner-up Dana Harrity from Rye’s Abenaqui Country Club. Harrity, a 14-time winner of this championship, made a final day charge with the low score of the day — 70 — to move from fourth to runner-up position. It was a flip-flop for these ladies, as last year Dana was the champion and Megan the runner-up, a spot she has NHWGA President Pat Pierson (center right) presents the winning trophy to 2009 NHWGA State Amateur Champion Megan Mangone held three times as well as being a three- during the closing ceremonies at the NCCC on Aug. 6. Looking on are (left) Greg George, Course Superintendent, NCCC Vice time junior winner. Megan’s record President Mike Gervino, (right of Pierson) Pro Shop Assistant Ski Perley and NCCC Pro Larry Gallagher. breaking score of 65 was one shot better (Pru Smith/Mountain Ear Photo) than previous low score of 66, which is held by Julie Rivers. The tournament opened with a field of 102 players and was cut to the top 60 (and ties) on Wednesday. The final field of 62 included three local players who made the “dreaded Wednesday cut” to tee it up on Thursday. They were NCCC Club Champ Karen DuFault, NCCC member Donna Wallace and Indian Mound’s own Cheryl Zimmerman. Another local favorite and Kennett High grad, Tara Watt, now playing out of Derryfield in Manchester, made a fine fifth place finish. It was an exciting three-day tourna- ment with a lot of great golf played and watched by the many folk who made up “galleries” for their favorite partici- pants. A large group of NCCC mem- bers volunteered their time to insure that all went smoothly for the players. The tournament concluded with a Larry and Kathy Gallagher-produced closing ceremony, to the delight of the players and well-wishers. Conway Police Dept.’s Lt. Chris Perley played the bagpipes as retired Marine Maj. Frank McCarthy escorted Megan and Dana in a procession to the first tee and the awards ceremony. This, of course, followed Megan’s “induction” into the championship family with a “cham- pagne shampoo” administered by previ- ous title holders, Louise Billy and Andrea Morrell. Those of us at the NCCC have a few days to take a deep breath and then we’ll be back in tournament mode as the New Hampshire chapter of the NEPGA will hold their annual championship at the NCCC. Again, another opportunity to watch some great golf on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 17 and 18.

NCCC Men’s Club Championship Having skipped a week of this col- umn I am a bit late in reporting the results of the NCCC Men’s Club Championship. It was a Jackson “sweep” in the Championship Division and N.H. State Am Champ Cam James returned home to take the title while another Jacksonite, Gary Methot, finished in runner-up position. In the First Division, Jim Frenette was the winner with Doug DuGrenier as runner-up. Gran Cutler won his title in the second division in a playoff with R.E. Sullivan, who then finished second. In the third Division there was an upset as Al Goyette shot his way into first place, “dethroning” several time winner Ken “the Squirrel” Anderson. Bob McElhinney finished as runner-up.

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Page A14 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 On the Rockpile WEATHER MT. WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY Tuesday, Aug. 4 through Monday, Aug. 10 Compiled by Observatory Staff Only a half-inch of precipitation this week! Date High Low Prec. Snow Aug 4 61 45 —— By Stacey Kawecki Wednesday as fog took its job seriously seen this summer. Once again, the fog 553410.13” — Weather Observer and engulfed the summits. The primary would have none of its thunder stolen, 64940— — Mount Washington Observatory front passed on Thursday, dropping rain and took over its rightful place on top of 7 42 36 0.21” T COMPARED TO THE LAST and hail. Mount Washington on Sunday after- 84432— — few weeks on the summit, this week The summit was at its best on Friday noon. 9 53 38 0.06” — might be characterized as somewhat as a secondary cold front dropped down An impending warm front rebounded 10 57 52 — — arid, with under half an inch of precipi- from Canada. Winds gusted up to 72 Highest recorded wind gust, August 7, temperatures easily on Sunday, and even 72 miles per hour from the West. tation recorded over the past seven days; mph and temperature fell to a mere 32 though thunderstorms were popping up not an unwelcome change. degrees F, tying the daily record low for outside of New England, it was a no- High pressure built over the region Aug. 8. show for the summit. Monday the crew Nothing interesting happened. The on Tuesday, creating beautiful views and High pressure built behind the saw one of the most monotonous weath- crew will keep their fingers and toes sunny skies over the summit. frontal system on Saturday, just in time er days, ever. Fog limited visibility to crossed for some exciting weather in the Temperature reached 61 degrees F, one for the weekend. The cooler, crisp air under 200 feet for the entire day. coming week! ▲ of the highest recorded this summer. opened the views up to 130 miles; the However, it was short lived, as a cold Green Mountains were clearly visible, front approached from the west. The with a few glimpses into the upcoming crew experienced some of the Adirondacks. Saturday, with the phe- most limited visibility they had ever seen nomenal views and slightly chilly weath- on their way up for shift change er, was one of the busiest the crew has

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Festival Chorus and Orchestra at final performance in 2008, && under direction of Robert Lehmann, Festival Conductor. (Courtesy Photo)

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Instrumental and choral performances on locations, especially in the Northeast, where orchestra and chorus are scheduled for per- ach-lovers from the greater Mt. Friday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Aug. 30, a full festival of music is devoted mainly to formance at this year's Festival. During the Washington Valley as well as visitors highlighting works of Johann Sebastian the music of Bach as well as some of his fel- second weekend, a Concert Preview begin- Bwho plan their vacations to coincide Bach and other Baroque composers will fea- low-composers, and the location of one is in ning one-half hour before the start of each with their love of Baroque music, are eager- ture a 65-voice Bach Festival Chorus, 24 the Mt. Washington Valley, presented by performance will be presented. A Sunday ly anticipating the presentation of the 21st instrumentalists, and 15 guest soloists. the White Mountain Musical Arts. morning Bach Worship service with a Annual Bach Festival planned over two Bridging the 17th and 18th centuries, The Mt. Washington Valley’s Bach Baroque performance prior to the start of weekends. Bach’s compositions are played by every Festival was founded in 1989 by Dr. the service located at First Church of Christ The kick-off organ recital – the “Prelude beginning piano student, are represented in Clarence Snyder, Organist Emeritus at Congregational will begin at 9:30 a.m. to the Bach Festival” is on Sunday, Aug. 23, most church hymnbooks, and heard at live Christ Church in North Conway. In 1989 The full Bach Festival Chorus, soloists featuring Ray Cornils, the Municipal performances throughout the world every he had a vision of a major cultural event in and orchestra will bring the 2009 Bach Organist for the city of Portland, Maine. year. However, there are only a handful of New Hampshire’s North Country: An Festival to a close on Sunday afternoon, Annual Bach Festival. The organizers of under the direction of the Festival’s conduc- the annual event formalized the festival and tor, Robert Lehmann, Director of String its related chamber concert series as a non- Studies, Associate Professor of Music and THE TRADITION CONTINUES profit organization under the name White Artist Faculty in violin and viola at the Mountain Musical Arts with the goal to University of Southern Maine School of bring live musical performances of art and Music. music to the greater Mt. Washington Tickets for the 21st Annual Bach Festival Valley; and to provide opportunities for will continue to offer a choice of seating education in music through lectures and available at all performances. For those who lecture-recitals / concerts. wish to be seated as close as possible to the ANNUAL The four-day festival has been spread performers, there will be the Conductor’s over two weekends this year and will present Circle seats with tickets for this section at a spectrum of Bach’s compositions begin- $20 each. The middle Intermediate Section ning with a performance by Ray Cornils, will provide seating at $15 and the custom- Portland Maine’s Municipal Organist at the ary general seating will also be available at a kick-off concert on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 suggested donation of $10. p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal on the For the Bach enthusiast who plans to TENT Casavant Tracker Organ. The following attend all festival performances or who weekend presents three major concert per- wants to show additional support for the formances for the Bach Festival on Friday endeavor, a special all-concert pass is avail- and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., and able at a “pay for three and attend four” Sunday at 4 p.m., all at the air-conditioned basis. Tickets are available at the door, or on 10th Mt. Pavilion at Cranmore Mountain the web at: www.whitemountainbach.com SALE Resort in North Conway. and www.mwvevents.com where a full sched- ALL THE BEST NAMES AT Both works for soloists and small ensem- ule and Festival details are given. ▲ INCREDIBLE PRICES!!! bles as well as larger works for full chamber A TRUE NEW HAMPSHIRE DESTINATION Jeanne Limmer Dance Center SHOP Home of Eastern Slope Plaza, Main St., No. Conway Classes for Axis Dance Preschoolers DAILY Company REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL DANCE PROGRAM through In-studio registration will begin: Adults 9-5 th th • Modern Tues., Aug. 18 • 10:00-2:00 and Tues., Sept. 15 • 10:00-2:00 • Ballet call 356-3422 • Pointe Adult & Teen classes begin: • Tap RT. 16 • WEST OSSIPEE, NH • 603.539.2246 Thurs., Sept. 3rd along with Axis Dance Co. (open class int. level) • Jazz (Full class schedule for children begins Oct. 5th) • Hip-Hop – Open Daily – • Preschool “A space where bodies move and spirits awaken to create an energy, a force, a place to explore dance.” Creative VISIT US ON THE WEB: WWW.SKIWORKSNH.COM 26 Years of dancing through life, as life is a dance... Movement

Page A16 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 At the Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Co. ‘Blood Brothers’ through Saturday, then ‘Hello Dolly!’ “Blood Brothers,” hailed by many as the best show ever done by Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company at Eastern Slope Playhouse, tells the tale of twin boys separated at birth who grow up in very different families, but retain a powerful link that draws them inexorably to meet again and again. It is the telling of this powerful story and Willy Russell’s memorable score that has tongues wagging all over Mt. Washington Valley, and passing the word that this is a show not to be missed. Dennis O’Neil, much loved as one half of the Dennis and Davey musical duo, is the perfect singer/actor to nar- rate the tale. His quiet strength and arresting, slightly raspy voice capture the style as no one else could. Matt Kacergis, in his third season at MWVTC and Matthew Patrick, a tal- ented newcomer, star as the ill fated Eben Logan, Matt Kacergis, Matthew Patrick and Dennis O'Neil star in Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company's production of the powerful twins. Alison Rose Munn plays their musical drama, “Blood Brothers,” playing through Aug. 15 at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway. (Bernadette Friberg Photo) mother. With all the drama, there is humor, “It Takes a Woman,” mens’ foibles, self- Box Office at Eastern Slope Playhouse, Washington Valley Theatre Company, as there is in “West Side Story.” And the serving patriotism “Motherhood open daily from noon until showtime. now in its 39th season, is a not-for-prof- wonderful performers who have sung March”, social status “Elegance” and Tickets, at $29, may be purchased at the it corporation, which relies on tax and danced their way through “High even courtroom justice. All of these window, by phone at 356-5776, or by deductible donations for its survival. It is School Musical” and “The Producers” themes are expressed either through emailing from the Theatre Company a member of the N.H. Professional with such verve and gusto are enjoying character songs or in between the larger website at www.mwvtheatre.org. Mt. Theatres Association. ▲ the change of pace and the opportunity musical numbers in Jerry Herman’s to work in an entirely different sort of magnificent score. piece. To learn more about “Blood “Blood Brothers” is directed by New Brothers” running through Aug. 15, York Director Andrew Glant-Linden, in “Hello, Dolly!” running from Aug. 18 his 20th year with MWVTC, who through 30 and “Forever Plaid” running directed and choreographed last year’s Aug. 24 and Sept 3 through 6, call the popular “Fiddler.” Opening on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and playing through Aug. 30 is “Hello, Dolly!” One of the longest running shows ever on Broadway, the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, matchmaker for everyone except, maybe, herself, is a “fun” musical based on the idea that people come to musical theatre to be PEQUAWKET POND TO BE CUSTOM BUILT entertained; not to be uplifted, not to be Waterfront,good property for primary preached at, not to be stirred by dra- Hale’s Location Approximately 2,000 sq.ft new matic or tragic episodes. Entertainment home or vacation headquarters, subdivision on shores of Swift river, pure and simple; colorful characters, a Country Club 7 Rm, 3 bed, 2 bath, wood stove, near shopping, Nat. Forest, golf, and comic plot with lots of hummable songs, full basement, paddle to Conway exciting production numbers and lavish Golf Community more, just awaiting your ideas. sets and costumes. And even though all Enjoy unlimited deeded golf, low Village, private settings. MLS 2717826 $399,900 that exists in the musical – there is more. taxes, low annual fees. MLS 2740603 $219,900 “Hello, Dolly!” isn't just a big, brash Homes starting at $649,000 musical with a larger than life “force of 6 MAIN STREET • CONWAY • OFFICE (603) 447-6644 • CELL (603) 662-6831 Call the Hale’s Location www.kgregston.com nature” main character and a cute love Home Specialists story as its engine; it is also a philosophy about life - (depicted by the song, “Before the Parade Passes By”); it is Real Estate Showcase about Love - illustrated through the song, “It Only Takes a Moment”, and it is also about marriage, womens’ roles

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A presentation by Janina Lamb, Aug. 19 at Cook Library Making graphic art for print in the digital age The Cook Memorial Library will hold has slowly and with the utmost care been And by the way, they were doing that in dom, in which almost anything can hap- a presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 transcribing words for what seems like a China way before the medieval scribe’s pen. p.m. to learn about the history and process century. All of a sudden, he accidentally great-grandfather was born. In the end, you still have to slay the of turning paint into pixels and pixels into drops a big blob of indelible ink right in the Since then there have been continuous dragon, by getting ink onto paper, but the ink on paper. middle of the page. Those were the bad old technical advances in the print process, but journey to that goal is a rich and creative Janina Lamb, graphic artist and illustra- days. If our scribe were a graphic designer none as game-changing as the reign of adventure for an artist. tor, will briefly explain the evolution of the in 2009 sitting in front of her computer, King Computer. You can't even enter the For more information, call the library at graphic print process, and show in more she would just hit the delete button, or graphic kingdom without his royal decree. 323-8510. ▲ depth how her own artistic process has drag it to the trash, or change it. There are Yet once you are there, it is a magic king- been radically altered by the digital revolu- no longer any permanent mistakes. tion, and how much she enjoys this change. It is true that she could forget to save For those of you who don't know how her work and then have her computer you get to the next line on a manual type- crash, but that is more like our scribe com- A.k.a. The Young Actors Project writer, or how to make a call on a rotary ing down with Bubonic Plague. And the phone, this presentation will show you scribe analogy is not quite accurate. This is The Barnstormers’ little brother/sister how we created graphics for print in the presentation is about the history and olden days. You will also learn why the process of turning graphic images into The Lawnstormers to present joke: “How can you tell when a blonde has multiple copies. That process began, not been using your computer? Because there's with the scribe making one book, but with white-out on the screen,” used to be funny. a carved block of wood or stone which ‘A Journey Home,’ Aug. 11 - 14 Imagine a medieval scribe sitting could be inked and pressed onto paper or The Barnstormers Theatre announces sionals to New Hampshire every summer, hunched over a manuscript on which he some other surface over and over again. the first performance of its Young Actors where they produce a series of shows in the Project, “The Lawnstormers,” on Aug. 11 classic repertory fashion, an astonishing to 14 in Tamworth. eight shows in eight weeks “The Barnstormers has a long history “Over the course of a summer, we bring of training and mentoring young actors,” in dozens of professional actors, eight says Bob Shea, artistic director of The directors, eight designers, choreographers, Entertainment All Weekend!! Party With Sarty Every Barnstormers. “Also, in the last few years, production people, and technicians of all Sunday Night From 5:30-8:30PM we’ve begun doing more musicals than we kinds,” says Shea. Friday Night- have in the past.” Musicals often have large With all that professional talent, it Jon Sarty & Josh Ramsey Cormac McCarthy casts, which has meant drawing on the made sense to begin offering training and At Their Acoustic Best pool of young talent from the colleges and mentorship to the young actors — thus, Saturday Night- Sponsored by Bud Light Lime universities in the region. the Young Actors Project was born. Closed for At the same time, The Barnstormers “We’re like a MacDowell Colony for 603.383.8916 brings a large number of theatrical profes- young professionals,” says Shea. "We Private Function at Whitney’s Inn next to Black Mt. • www.shovelhandlepub.com bring them in, give them a weekly stipend, give them a venue, and then we give them complete freedom to create a brand new theatrical experience of some kind." This summer, the four young actors in the program began by appearing in the theatre’s season opener “Brigadoon,” then began working on their own production. They chose the name The Lawnstormers for themselves, symbolic of their move from the theatre’s main stage to a more free-form, outdoor performance. The enthusiastic young actors began by doing journals of their own creative jour- neys, a process that was unique to this very plugged-in, technology-driven generation, says Shea. “They’re all working on their laptops,” he notes, which made it easier for them to collaborate and combine that material. The result is called “A Journey Home,” a dramatic synthesis of their jour- neys on the way to becoming professional actors. 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Page A18 - The Mountain Ear, Thursday, August 13, 2009 Explore the world of art in Jackson White Mountain Art and Artisan Festival set for Aug. 15 & 16 The village of Jackson invites you to artists and artisans will be displaying and juried exposition features works by artists wiches as well as BBQ foods. experience the world of art through the selling their work under the large tent by presenting sculpture, glass and wood arts, Join in on the arts and crafts activities work of over 40 artists and artisans at the the pond in Jackson Village Park or under ceramics, fiber arts, fine arts and jewelry for for children, including sand sculpting, Annual White Mountain Art and Artisan their own individual tents set up through- sale at all price points. beading, temporary tattoos and T-shirt Festival. out the park. There will be live musical performances decorating. This two-day juried event on Saturday, The White Mountain Art and Artisan throughout the weekend, including a local It was through the eyes of the artists of Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, will be held Festival is one of the Northeast’s premier favorite, “Calico Slim.” There will be food the White Mountain School of Art that in Jackson Village Park. Many selected events for artists and artisans, this year’s and refreshments, including lobster sand- the world first became aware of the beauty of Jackson. Many of the artists of the 19th century White Mountain School came to Jackson to view the lovely scenes we live Chatham Historical Society program set for Aug. 18 with every day from pastoral farms to the grandeur of Mt. Washington. ‘Escape from Hungary, a true story’ by Bobbi Fournier This event can be enjoyed by singles, couples and the entire family... with some- The Chatham Historical Society will looking for a better life in this country. forms, and any other items relating to vet- thing special for each. hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, All are welcome to attend this free pro- erans’ service or wartime homefront activ- For more information on this Jack- at 7 p.m. Bobbi Fournier, a resident of gram, which will be held at the Chatham ities. Items may be loaned or copied for use son Area Chamber of Commerce event, Stow, Maine, will share the story of her Town Hall on 113B. Refreshments will in the November exhibit. Call Barbara call the office at 383-9356 or (800) 888- family’s escape from Hungary in 1956. follow the talk. For more information call Eastman at 694-3623 if you have anything 3334. ▲ After the close of WWII, Hungary was 694-3388. to contribute. ▲ occupied by Communist Soviet forces. On Sunday, Aug. 23, Society members Bobbi’s account includes memories of her will meet at the Chatham Library to dis- family’s life and hardships in Hungary, the cuss work on the upcoming Veterans’ tremendously risky escape when she was a Exhibit. Anyone interested in helping with teenager, life in an Austrian refugee camp, the project is welcome to attend this meet- and, eventually, immigration to the United ing. The Society is asking for any former States. Bobbi also touches on how her or current residents of Stow or Chatham experiences compare with refugees around to share photos of area veterans in uni- the world today, and with immigrants form, letters, newspaper clippings, uni-

Bridging the chasms of race, class, culture and finance White Birch Books to host author Michael Rosen Aug. 20 White Birch Books will host author began a relationship that bridged the often Michael Rosen on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Rosen’s new book, “What Else But WHITE BIRCH continues Page A21 Home, Seven Boys and an American Journey Between the Projects and the Penthouse,” is a memoir of his family over the last 10 years. The event is free and open to the public. In 1998, Rosen’s seven-year-old son Ripton decided he was going to join the pick-up baseball game taking place on a blacktop field in a park across from their Mt. View Rd. Whitefield, NH • 603-837-9300 penthouse apartment. At the end of the game, most of which was spent in deep out- field, Ripton asked his new friends if they www.thespaldinginn.com wanted to come over for snacks and Nintendo. Many of his new teammates, mostly older, from nearby public and subsi- dized housing, said they would, and so Summer Dining Special Buy one entree, Recieve the second for 1/2 price (alcohol not included)

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Broadway’s longest-running comedy-thriller ‘Deathtrap’ at the Barnstormers Theatre through Aug. 15 By Janina Lamb est-running comedy-thriller. der and mayhem. brilliance of a plot that, like a set of Russian Contributing Writer Sidney, a murder-mystery playwright Severance brings skillful energy and nesting dolls, continues to reveal itself until “IT IS A DISEASE: THRILLERITIS whose last big hit is behind him, is des- humor to the character of Sidney, an ener- the curtain falls. malignis, the fevered pursuit of the one- perate to revive his fortunes, whatever it gy well matched by Barnstormers new- Friday Night is Family Night at The set five-character moneymaker," says takes. Would he go so far as to kill for comer Christopher Salazar’s portrayal of Barnstormers. Family groups (which Sidney Bruhl (Scott H. Severance) in another hit show? In this play about Clifford Anderson, the young playwright include at least one person 18 or under) “Deathtrap,” a one-set, five-character plays and playwriting, multiple plots whose presence inspires Bruhl in more may purchase tickets on the day of the moneymaker that was Broadway’s long- thicken until they bubble over with mur- ways than one. Barnstormers veteran show for less than half price: $14.50 for Penny Purcell has perfect pitch as the orchestra seats and $9.50 for the balcony. hilarious Dutch psychic Helga Ten Dorp, These special tickets are subject to avail- who has a habit of seeing things, and “must ability, so first come, first served. In addi- tell” what she sees. Jean Mar Brown as the tion, The Barnstormers also offers worried wife, and Dale Place as a lawyer Saturday Matinee Young Audience Tickets with secrets, round out this five-character for people 18 and under – $15 in the play with polished finesse. orchestra and $10 in the balcony. Blair Hundertmark’s able direction uses “Deathtrap” contains mild four-letter the satisfying one-set design for Sidney’s words, scary surprises, and death, and Connecticut writing studio, complete with therefore is not recommended for young antler chandelier, fieldstone fireplace, and children. weapon-covered walls, as “Deathtrap’s” For information and tickets, call the box silent partner in crime. Can all those office at 323-8500 or email tick ets@barn- weapons be mere decorations? Not likely. stormerstheatre.org. Family Night ticket In addition to straight up thrills and sales begin at noon on Friday. ▲ plenty of laughter, “Deathtrap” offers the

Over the years, The Barnstormers Theatre has placed a priority on educa- Lawnstormers tional programs. As the oldest profession- Continued from Page A18 al summer stock theatre in the country, it has provided mentoring and professional Advice to the Players, the North experiences for countless young actors Country’s Shakespearean theatre compa- and theatre technicians. ny. And despite their many years of pro- As the latest incarnation of that educa- fessional theatre experience, Shea and tional spirit, The Lawnstormers will pres- Nesbitt have taken a hands-off approach ent “A Journey Home” from Aug. 11 to Christopher Salazar as Clifford Anderson, Scott Severance as Sidney Bruhl in when it comes to The Lawnstormers’ 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Remick Park, “Deathtrap,” now playing through Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Barnstormers Theatre in artistic decisions. next door to The Barnstormers Theatre. Tamworth. (Brad Ball Photo) “This is entirely their production,” The performance is free and appropriate says Shea. “Our approach is to mentor for all ages. For more information, con- them and give them guidance, but beyond tact The Barnstormers Theatre at 323- that to give them a free hand in what they 8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org WANTED 10 HOMES FOR ▲ DISPLAY PURPOSES create.” online.

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Lounges, Taverns & Pubs (N)=Nightlife, (D)=Dining, (A)=Afternoon, (B)=Brunch Almost There - Albany H.A. Cassidy’s - Fryeburg, Maine Open Mic Night Every Tuesday (N) Host: Simon Crawford Open Mic Every Tuesday Host: Ronzony Simon Crawford Fri., Aug. 14 (A) Classic Pop Karaoke Every Thursday Host: Ronzony Full Circle Sat., Aug. 15 (N) Rock Club 550 - North Conway DJ Sunday & Wednesday (N) Karaoke/Dancing Homestead Restaurant - North Conway DJ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (N) DJ/Dancing Acoustic Open Mic Thursdays (N) Host: Tom Rebmann

The Conway Cafe - Conway Village Inn at Thorn Hill - Jackson Open Mic Night Wednesdays (N) Harlenwolf Record Shop Mike Jewell Saturdays (N) Solo Piano

The Corner House Inn - Center Sandwich May Kelly’s Cottage - North Conway Sta’s Fri., Aug. 14 (N) Acoustic Rock Dennis & Davey Fridays (N) Celtic Crooners Celtic Seisuins Sundays (A) Irish Music Delany’s - North Conway Fletcher Munson Wed., Aug. 19 (N) Rock Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - North Conway Stump Trivia Night Wednesdays (N) Trivia Game

Red Jacket Mountain View - North Conway Jim Conners Fri., & Sat., Aug. 14 & 15 (N) Beach & Light Rock Valley Round-Up Red Parka Pub - Downtown Glen Soak Thurs., Aug. 13 (N) Rock Tim Theriault Fri., Aug. 14 (N) Rock Ricky & the Giants Sat., Aug. 15 (N) Rock Brotherhood of Groove Sun., Aug. 16 (N) Rock Navigating love, friendship, Shannon Door Pub - Jackson Village and the modern dating scene Dennis O’Neil & Thurs., Aug. 13 (N) Celtic/Folk Jon Deveneau Dennis & Davey Sat., Aug. 15 ( N) Celtic/Folk ‘I Love You Because’ Kevin Dolan & Sun., Aug. 16 (N) Celtic Folk Simon Crawford

at Barnstormers Theatre Aug. 18 - 22 Shovel Handle Pub - Jackson The Barnstormers Theatre presents “I in New York City, makes his professional Cormac McCarthy Fri., Aug. 14 (N) Folk Love You Because,” a modern-day musical debut in the role of Austin. Stacie Bono John Sarty Sun., Aug. 16 (A) Rock love story based on Jane Austen’s “Pride and returns to The Barnstormers as Marcy, hav- Prejudice,” Aug. 18 to 22 in Tamworth. ing previously appeared in the 2007 pro- Up Country Tavern - North Conway When Austin Bennett finds out his girl- ductions of “The Apple Tree” (for which DJ Kristen Thursdays (N) DJ /Karaoke/Dancing friend is cheating on him, he and his broth- DJ Fri., Aug. 14 (N) DJ /Dancing she won the New Hampshire Theatre DJ Sat., Aug. 15 (N) DJ /Dancing er Jeff set up a double-date with best friends award for best actress in a musical), and Marcy and Diana. The rest is dating histo- “The Last Five Years.” David Perlman Wildcat Tavern - Jackson Village ry, as the four navigate love, friendship, and makes his Barnstormers debut, with credits Pam McAfee Sat., Aug. 15 (N) Folk/Acoustic the modern dating scene. from the Arvada Center in Colorado to the “This is a play about those spicy roman- Penobscot Theatre in Bangor, as well as a The Wentworth - Jackson Village tic encounters that happen in your 20s, in European tour of “Hair” and an appearance Judy Herrick Fri., & Sat., Aug. 14 & 15 (N) Piano contrast to the more mature relationships on “Law and Order.” Also new to The we saw in ‘Private Lives’ and ‘Dinner with Barnstormers is Barbara Hollander, who White Mountain Hotel - North Conway Friends,’” says Barnstormers artistic direc- has appeared on numerous stages in New Heather Pierson Fri. and Sat. (D) Piano Mike Jewell Sun., Aug. 16 (B) Piano Brunch tor Bob Shea. York City, as well as television and films The authors of “I Love You Because,” including “Life With Mikey,” Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman, “Deconstructing Harry” and “Everyone met at New York University’s graduate pro- FRESH Quality Vegetables & Fruits Says I Love You.” Our Own Maple Syrup • Butter • Jam gram in musical theater writing, where they Performances of “I Love You Because” Baked Goods • Angus Beef began writing the songs for the play. It are at 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, plus a Fine Gifts from around New England! opened Off-Broadway in 2006 and has matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are since been performed in such far-flung $24.50 to $29.50 for evening shows and $15 OUR SWEET CORN, BLUEBERRIES, places as Korea and the Philippines. to $20 for matinees. Friday night is Family TOMATOES, BEANS, CUCUMBERS, Jimmy Boorum, a recent graduate of the Night, with family groups (containing at SUMMER SQUASH, PEPPERS, ZUCCHINI, American Musical and Dramatic Academy least one person age 18 or under) admitted CARROTS, HERBS, GOAT CHEESE Come visit our Picturesque for half price, available on the day of the SANDWICH CREAMERY ICE CREAM! show. Saturday matinees are $10-$15 for 200 Year Old Farm! Flower Bouquets youth 18 and younger. White Birch FRYEBURG, ME Organic Lettuce, Basil, Mixed Greens For more information or to purchase 8:00am-6:30pm tickets, call 323-8500 or visit the web site at WestSide Road Stand • 9:15am - 6:30pm Continued from Page A19 River St, Rt. 113 www.barnstormers theatre.org. ▲ 603-447-8854 207-935-2567 • OPEN 7 DAYS unbridgeable chasms of race, class, culture and finance. Over time, five of the boys became a constant in the Rosen home. A new, extend- ed, improvised family grew together as the boys began to see the Rosens as more than just an arcade of middle-class creature com- forts, and the Rosens began to learn the full complicated stories of the fractured lives that had found their way into their home. Violence, drug abuse, and above all poverty had broken the boys’ families into shards. Rosen and his wife came to appreciate the complexity of challenges faced by Carlos, Phil, Juan, Kindu and Will, and decided that their responsibility, like parents everywhere, was to protect the boys, to get them to college and out of the trap of poverty they’d been born into. So began a turbulent learning experience all around. White Birch Books is located in North Conway Village just south of the park, across from TD Banknorth. For more information about the event, or to reserve a copy of “What Else but Home,” call White Birch Books at 356-3200 or visit them online at www.whitebirchbooks.com. ▲

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League hosted an Invitational on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with a “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” theme. Participants from surrounding area golf courses as well as from as far away as Pinehurst, N.C., teed it up with many in full Red Sox attire. We understand some other teams were also represented, although the threat of a two-stroke penalty eliminated the wearing of Yankee attire!! Baseball posters decorat- ed the tee boxes, a baseball trivia contest was held and a raffle took place with area donated prizes which included baseball memorabilia signed by former Boston Red Sox player Johnny Pesky. A score of 89 was good for first place, shot by Peg Robbins (Lake Kezar), Sherry Osgood (Lochmere), Sheila Hastings and Sue Havey from NCCC members Donna Wallace (front) and Karen DuFault, having made it through the Wednesday cut, prepare to tee it up for the Wentworth. Second place was decided third day of competition in the NHWGA State Am Championship at the NCCC last Thursday. by a match of cards at 94 and went to (Pru Smith/Mountain Ear Photo) Judy Regan (Eagle Mt.), Pat Hoffman (Hale’s), Jeanne Bradley and Claire league for their efforts and to the players ing Hole In One Gang last Saturday Wilson at +11. Last Saturday’s Home Devellian from Wentworth. The third who drove to enjoy the day! when he dropped his ball into the cup on Owners Tournament format was a place 94 score was carded by Gerry Despite all these ladies tournaments, #6 using, as per Pro Bob McGraw, his Mixed Team Scramble, which had some Levesque (Concord), Nancy Carlson it’s the men who are scoring the aces!! three wood and the Spirit of Donald of the players with their thinking caps (Indian Mound) Barbara Dahl Mike DeForge scored his first career Ross! Bob feels sure that Tom should be on. The winners were Team Callahan (Bethlehem) and Lorna Kimball from hole in one at the NCCC on the 15th an honorary member of the Donald and Team Harrington at -3. Tom Wentworth. hole on July 30. Another non-believer Ross Society if for no other reason than Harrington and Annett Gange took Longest drive winners were Katie in HIO insurance! At Wentworth, Bill that his grandfather became friends with Long Drive Honors. John Rafferty and Jaffarian from North Conway and Catalucci used his #3 hybrid club to ace Mr. Ross (before he became a spirit!) Anita Cheeny were Closest to the Pin Sherry Osgood from Lochmere. the 185 yard 14th hole on Aug. 10. when said Mr. Ross was designing the winners. Wentworth’s Gloria Hannon used her Now I AM impressed — that, to me, is original nine holes at Lake Kezar Ladies - thinking ahead - the Hale’s home course knowledge to capture one of, if not the, hardest par three hole Country Club in 1924. Invitational is set for Sept. 21, with a Las Closest to the Pin on #16. Sorry Gloria, I have ever encountered. For those who Not in spirit, but in the flesh, Debbie Vegas team - be prepared to place a but they “ratted you out” — she was may not have been at Wentworth since Hammond witnessed Tom’s ace. wager or two. Call 354-2140 for details only 2’-1-1/2 inches from the cup and “the old days” — it is the former #4 — Hard to believe, but time is marching - but NOT to place your bet!! missed the putt! Hey, the prize was for straight up the hill, guarded by woods, on. Summer arrived yesterday, fall is Again, my full time job may take closest to the pin, not shortest putt!! sandtraps, and, I am convinced, the right around the corner, which means precedence next week and a column may The ladies send a big shout out thank Bogey Monster!! Congrats Bill! that the Fall Don Ho League play will not appear. If so, I will return the fol- you to Director of Golf Kevin Walker Then we head up to the Eagle and begin on September 1 and 2. Call Bob lowing week with all the details of the and his staff, members of the ladies Tom Hammond who joined this grow- at 383-9090 for details!! tournament that kept me “columnless.” In closing, remember “A ball retriev- And now at Hale’s er is not long enough to get a putter out Moving to the West Side and Hale’s, of a tree” (Brian Weis), and “Swing hard Ladies League play was Quota style and in case you hit it!” (Dan Marino). Send Sandy Wolner and Pam Kearney tied. all your facts and fables to beach- Evelyn Bahnke took Long Drive prize. [email protected]. ▲ Men’s League results show Steve

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