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THE WEEKLY NEWS & LIFESTYLE JOURNAL OF MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY

Valley Feature Nooks & Crannies Chef Stan Shafer A spring day east of lights up Christmas Mt. Chocorua - Page 14 Farm Inn - Page 2

A SALMON PRESS PUBLICATION • (603) 447-6336 • PUBLISHED IN CONWAY, NH Valley Feature What’s Cooking?

By Rachael BrownStan Shafer lights up the Christmas Farm Inn

Stan Shafer took a different approach to his chef career. He learned to cook first, and then went to culinary school. Shafer, 2011 ACF (Amer- ican Culinary Federation) Chef of the Year and Exec- utive Chef of the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa, located off Black Mountain Road on Blitzen Way in Jackson, talks about his cheffing career, what motivates, inspires him and how, as he says, “he pulls cus- tomers up the mountain” to the restaurant. “I spent four years in the Marine Corps, was in Desert Storm and Desert Shield, got out of the Marine Corps and started cooking. I went to Breckenridge, Colo., worked for a chef for five years, then Rachael Brown to Montauk [Long Island, ACF Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012 Chilly Chili Cook-off, Stan Shafer N.Y.] in the summers, then to says it is important to build a foundation, stay inspired and love what St. Croix for a season,” says you do. the genial Shafer. es all served in a traditional produce enough food to sus- It was after his stint in St. New England dining room tain 17 percent of the popula- Croix that Shafer decided to setting. I brought some menu tion. Most of our food sources attend the Culinary Institute Rachael Brown ideas from the Eagle Moun- are from Maine, Vermont and of America in Hyde Park, Christmas Farm Inn serves nightly specials, food with a global flair in a tain House (chef for eight other New England states. N.Y. He credits his decision traditional New England dining setting. Prepared by Executive Chef, Stan years). “We try to be as local as Shafer, and staff. to the chefs he worked with in “Weekly, we try a new dish, we can,” says Shafer, who is Montauk. They were culinary in books for them to read and She was working at Settlers’ will test it, leave it on the menu moving away from his classic graduates. research, encourage staff to Green, got to stay with her to see if it works,” he adds. French style. “The chefs I worked with look it up, I won’t spoon feed handed out resumes,” says The dining room is open He speaks on the impor- were culinary institute grad- them,” he says. Shafer, who lives locally with seven evenings a week and the tance of keeping the fire go- uates. I decided to take this “Educate yourself no matter his wife and daughter. Cabana down by the pool is ing. [cooking] on as full time and what you do,” advises Shafer. His ideas for the Christmas open for lunch in season. “I have to inspire myself stop traveling, it gets old be- Ideas come to Shafer from Farm Inn dining include daily Shafer sources as much as he with new dishes. Have to keep ing on the road and on the books, Internet cooking specials designed to bring cus- can locally, keeping his dishes involved or get in a rut. Get go,” says Shafer. shows, food shows, involve- tomers up the mountain. nutritionally inspired, too. outside to see what is out there School was rigorous, but ment with ACF and his open “We are off the main drag, “We are getting away from and to inspire staff to help gave him the cornerstone. mind. so have to give them a reason the classic cooking of the them. If beets come in from “Coming out of the Ma- “You don’t know — you to come up. We have to put out 1970’s; nutrition is becoming our suppliers, I ask ‘What rines, it didn’t bother me. It might be in Starbucks and good food. Each night, a dif- more important to people. are we going to do with these was tough. If you missed two something inspires you, trig- ferent daily special is offered. You can see it at Hannaford. beets?’” he asks. classes for whatever reasons, gers your mind, something Sunday: Italian Night — two I bought deli from North Shafer’s advice for young you’d fail. Older chefs with gives you an idea,” he says. for $29, Monday: two for one, Country Smokehouse, it was chefs: “Like what you do. It European background were Shafer landed at the Christ- Tuesday, Succulent Turkey ten bucks a pound but it was pushes you to go ahead of the very strict,” says Shafer, whose mas Farm Inn, which is owned Dinner, Wednesday: Steak good,” he says. guy down the street. Have a prior cooking experiences by the Tolley Family and run and Wine Dinner, Thurs- “Every restaurant is trying good foundation. Find things took him from place to place by innkeepers Gary and San- day: BBQ Ribs Night, Friday: to be as local as they can. If that interest you. If you skip learning a sauce one way, only dra Plourde, three years ago. Fisherman’s Platter, Saturday: you are not, you are behind. a step you’ll pay for it. You to see a chef prepare a differ- He graduated culinary school Prime Rib Night. Other menu Native Maine just had a show. have to put in your time can’t ent way at his next stop. in 2001, deciding to move to items include Shafer’s Black Even Sysco and PFG Foods make a great chef in a week or “School gave me the foun- the Valley. Bean Chili which won 2012 are sourcing locally, they do it a month. It takes years, a lot of dation. It is especially im- “After school, I didn’t want Mt. Washington Valley Chilly for you,” he adds. work,” he says, adding he has portant if you teach. I used to to stay in the Albany area. Chili Cook-off, Asian Pot This [locally grown] is a real a Gordon Ramsey app on his think I was running a restau- Mostly chain restaurants, very Stickers, Calamari with Five challenge in northern New tablet. rant not a cooking school, but few independents. I came to Chinese spices, Oven Roast- England. Shafer says he lis- For more information, visit: I couldn’t have been more the Valley, had a friend from ed Tuscan Haddock, Linguini tened to a program on NHPR www.christmasfarminn.com wrong. I teach my staff, bring Colorado who was here. Puttanesca, gluten free choic- stating in New Hampshire we or call 383-4313.

On the Cover Inside Index Valley Folks & Focus...... Pages 6-7 SETTING UP SHOP Catch ‘m All Out & About...... Page 18 Carl Iacozili, owner of Red Jersey Cyclery, and his son Fools rush in where anglers Valley Business...... Pages 11-13 Merrik took a moment for a photo in their newly relo- cated store, on Main Street, in North Conway Village, fear to tread - Page 16-17 Valley Education...... Pages 8-11 across from Eastern Slope Inn, on April 20. For store Valley News...... Pages 3-5, 8 information, please visit redjerseycyclery.com. Kids on Skinny Skis Rockpile...... Page 19 and on bikes, and in the Roundups...... Pages 13, 15, 17, 21-23 Photo by Dennis Coughlin water - Page 26-27 Calendar...... Pages 24-25

Page 2 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Valley News Adaptive athletes compete in the Wildcat Wildfire Pentathlon By Darron Laughland

The Tuckerman Inferno and Wildcat Wildfire Pentathlons are two grueling races hosted by the Friends of Tuckerman Ravine (FOTR), that serve as fundraising and promotional tools. FOTR “seeks to pre- serve and protect the unique alpine and sub-alpine eastern slopes of Mount Washington NH and work in partnership with the US Forest Service to sustain the traditional uses of this distinctive area.” Liz Stokinger — Ability Plus Athletes compete Olivier on his way over the edge, about to carve his way down the in one of several categories, mountain. including solo Tuckerman/ Liz Stokinger — Ability Plus adaptive division team had to five, sends his dad on his way, woman or Wildman/woman, Alex high fives his dad, Olivier, during the transition from hike to ski on have one member who was an ripping down the mountain two-person Dynamic Duo, the summit of Wildcat. adaptive athlete. We want to to the finish line. Across the and five person teams that create freedom, promote in- only when needed, as well as grow the number of teams in valley, the Presidential Range, must include one member of dependence, support inclusion provide instruction in skiing. the division, and it would be with dark bedrock contrasted the opposite sex, five person and help those individuals and Olivier’s coach skis behind great to have an entire team by the melting snows, pro- all women team, and a ski club their families discover their him, in the event that he needs of people who have disabili- vides a beautiful backdrop for division. The race consists of full social, mental and athletic to brake quickly. Once he is ties or require some adaptive what is at the heart of adap- a six-mile run, a six-mile kay- potential.” in his gear, Olivier is ready to equipment, and get some solo tive sports. Programs like ak, a 16-mile bike, a two-mile Olivier Roguet, from race; sitting poised at the top adaptive Wildmen and Wild- Ability Plus use ingenuity and mountain hike up Wildcat Marshfield Massachusetts, was of Upper Wildcat waiting for women athletes to race.” We technology to give access and ski area, and a one-and-a-half a skier for many years before his tag off. Olivier’s team con- hope to get more organiza- equipment to people with dis- -mile alpine ski/snowboard he experienced a disabling sisted of his wife Betsy kay- tions and people interested in abilities so they can have an run. injury five years ago, and has aking, his seven year old son this division and look forward opportunity to recreate and This year, organizers added been skiing with Ability Plus Alex doing the mountain hik- to it growing in size.” compete in events like the a new adaptive athlete divi- ever since. Olivier uses a “bi- ing, Mik Oyler running, and Looking to the future, Liz Tuckerman Inferno and Wild- sion, opening the opportunity ski” and outrigger skis to assist 70-year-old Diane Muliero and her cadre of volunteers cat Wildfire. for persons with disabilities with his difficulty balancing. biking. at Ability Plus are developing For more information on and adaptive athletes to com- The bi-ski has a shell for the Liz Stokinger, who runs summer programming oppor- the Tuckerman Inferno and pete in this exciting event. For athlete to sit in, with two skis the Ability Plus program at tunities including whitewater Wildcat Wildfire Pentathlon, five person relay teams to en- attached to it that provide Attitash, shared, “This year rafting and water sports in ad- go to Friendsoftuckerman.org ter in this division, they must more stability to athletes who was successful with the three dition to taking the lead with and Abilityplus.org for more include one adaptive athlete. require it. Instead of poles, teams from Attitash, and we the pentathlon teams. information on their skiing Three teams registered in the skier has two outriggers, are looking to grow the divi- Alex, smiling, makes it to and adaptive sports opportu- this year’s adaptive division, or adjustable poles with a sion next year. I met a woman the transition, and with a high nities. and all included an athlete small ski on the end. The who was a spectator and sup- from the Attitash Ability Plus outriggers increase the skier’s porter for a racer this weekend ski program. Ability Plus pro- ability to balance and control tell me she wants to do the en- vides equipment, instruction, the bi-ski as they carve and tire thing. She uses a wheel- and coaching to adaptive ski- maneuver downhill. chair, and asked me about how ers. The organizations goal is On the Wildfire race day, we would make the hike up “to offer increased athletic and he is tethered to a skier or Wildcat accessible. I told her recreational opportunities for “coach” for safety. Ability I don’t know (laughing), but I persons with physical and/or Plus trains their coaches to have a year to figure it out.” cognitive disabilities that will support the athletes and assist Liz added, “This year, each

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 3 Established 1976 Valley News PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Frank G. Chilinski INFORMATION MANAGER Ryan Corneau Mt. Washington Road Race Hall FOUNDING EDITORS R. Stephen Eastman Jane Golden Reilly of Fame honors new inductees MARKETING PINKHAM NOTCH Simon Gutierrez, of Colo- cles in road-racing anywhere. The Friday evening Hall COMMUNICATIONS & — Two great champions from rado Springs, Colo., first came The Mt. Washington Auto of Fame induction is part of DIRECTOR OF SALES the Rocky Mountains, the to Mt. Washington in 1998, Road rises at an average grade the annual pre-race gathering Daphne LeMay race director who brought Mt. and impressed everyone with a of 11.6 percent, the second for stories, brief speeches, in- EDITOR Washington into the modern third-place finish. The follow- half of the course being above formation and advice about Brendan Berube era, and the World Mountain ing year, he finished fifth — the tree line and exposed to running up the mountain, and DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Champion from New Zealand two minutes faster than in his Mt. Washington’s notoriously other tributes to the race. The Jim Hinckley will be honored this summer debut. Certain he could win capricious weather. The race ceremony will start at 6 p.m. as the newest members of Mt. Washington, Gutierrez has attracted Olympic ath- in the large tent at the base of CONTRIBUTING WRITERS the Mount Washington Road returned in 2002, and placed letes, Boston marathon cham- the Auto Road, on Route 16, Scott Andrews Race Hall of Fame. first in that year’s weath- pions, and many of the world’s just north of Pinkham Notch. Ann Bennett In a ceremony at the base er-shortened race, defeating great mountain running spe- The public is invited. Rachael Brown of the Mt. Washington Auto the hardcore New Englanders cialists, who compete in the Regularly updated infor- Steve Caming Road on Friday evening, June as well as then course-record White Mountains of New mation about the Mt. Wash- Sven Cole 14, the Hall of Fame will in- holder and Hall of Famer Hampshire along with numer- ington Road Race Hall of Myles J. Crowe duct J’ne Day-Lucore and Si- Daniel Kihara of Kenya. To ous other runners from across Fame is available any time Donna Dolan mon Gutierrez, each of whom prove he could win the race at the United States and abroad. on Facebook (facebook.com/ Lisa DuFault won the race three times; Bob its full distance, Gutierrez ran The Mt. Washington Road mwrrhof), Twitter (twitter. John Harrigan Dave Kellam and Clay Groves Teschek, who directed the away from the field in 2003, Race Hall of Fame recogniz- com/mwrrrecords) and the Kathy Lambert event for 29 years; and Jon- then won for a third time in es athletes whose exceptional Hall of Fame blog (mtwash- Darron Laughland athan Wyatt, the Mt. Wash- 2005. He is also the race’s fast- accomplishments in the race ingtonrecords.blogspot.com ). Laura Lucy ington course record-holder est over-40 runner of all time, have added greatly to the his- For further information email Sally McMurdo whom many consider the best having broken Hall of Famer tory and stature of the event. committee members Dave Cynthia Watkins Melendy uphill runner in history. Matt Carpenter’s master’s re- Inductees are chosen by a vote Dunham (dave.dunham@ Peter Minnich Formed in 2010, the Mount cord in 2008 by finishing fifth of the Hall of Fame commit- comcast.net) or John Stifler Jonathan Sarty Washington Hall of Fame rec- overall in 1:01:34, and holding tee and Hall of Fame members ([email protected]). Pru Smith Steven D. Smith ognizes outstanding perform- six of the nine fastest master’s from a longer list of nominees For information about the Joshua Spaulding ers in this annual footrace times ever recorded at Mt. compiled by Dec. 31 of the Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Lisa Wheeler to the summit of the high- Washington. preceding year. Anyone is wel- Washington Road Race, visit est peak in the northeastern Bob Teschek, of Newport, come to nominate candidates www.mountwashingtonroad- CONTRIBUTING United States. The Friday ran the Mt. Washington Road for consideration. race.com. PHOTOGRAPHERS Dennis Coughlin evening ceremony celebrates Race eight times, beginning in Lisa DuFault the folklore and history of 1966. He became the race’s di- Joshua Spaulding the race while also serving as rector in 1982 and turned the Jessica Brown and Brendan Burns a welcome to some 1200 run- race into one of the best-orga- DISTRIBUTION ners who will make the 7.6- nized events in the sport. His Bill Collins John Myers mile ascent of the Auto Road name is familiar to countless Darlene Westfall the following morning in the Mt. Washington runners, as Tina Lamy 53rd running of the Northeast well as to race directors across Delta Dental Mt. Washington the region and farther afield The Mt. Washington Valley MOUNTAIN Road Race. who use his company, Granite EAR is published on Thursdays as an inde- Votes by the Hall’s six com- State Race Services, to pro- pendent newspaper by Salmon Press. The publication is printed 52 weeks each year and mittee members, plus the 11 vide timing and finish-line is distributed from Ossipee to Gorham, New honorees chosen in previous management to several road Hampshire, and also in Fryeburg and western Oxford County, Maine. years, determined this year’s races on most weekends of the The MOUNTAIN EAR office us located new members of the Hall of year. He set his own excellent at 24 Reporter Court in North Conway,, Fame: personal best time (1:15:52) New Hampshire. Please direct all correspondence to: the Mountain Ear, P.O. Box J’ne (pronounced “Janey”) for the Mt. Washington Road 1890, North Conway, N.H. 03860 Day-Lucore, of Denver, Colo. Race in 1977, and says he will The telephone number to call for general information and display advertising is 603- first ran Mt. Washington in run it again some year. 447-6336. 1992, and set a new course Jonathan Wyatt, of Wel- Classified advertising call 877-766-6891. The Fax number is 603-447-5474. record for women in one lington, New Zealand, first Ear on Web: hour 11 minutes 45 seconds. ran Mt. Washington in 2004, newhampshirelakesandmountains.com Already the record-holder when he became the prohib- E-mail: for news earnews@salmonpress.com or earsales@salmonpress. for the Pike’s Peak Ascent in itive favorite the moment he com for ad material Colorado, she came back to signed up. He had already won The yearly bulk mail subscription rate is $35 and is payable in advance. the Granite State in 1993 to the World Mountain Trophy defend her title as Queen of three times, was an Olympic ADVERTISING DEADLINES Advertising insertion orders must be placed the Mountain and reached marathoner, held course re- one week in advance of publication date, and Mt. Washington’s 6,288-foot cords in mountain races all advertising copy must be received in our office by Monday at 5 p.m. summit seven minutes faster across Europe, and was like- than her nearest challenger. ly not merely to win at Mt. LETTERS POLICY She won again in her third Washington but to break the The Mountain Ear welcomes Letters to the Editor pertaining to local community issues. Mt. Washington appearance, course record. In fact he broke All correspondence should be signed, include 1995, before an injury restrict- it by a minute and 40 seconds, a return address, and be addressed to P.O. ed her running and she turned running through damp fog Lorry and Patrick Keze- ior Technician for non verbal Box 1890, North Conway, N.H. 03860. rian of Littleton and Gene autistic children. She is now a faxed to (603) 447-5474 or e-mailed to to triathlons. Even so, she and wind to reach the summit [email protected]. All letters should returned to Mt. Washington in 56:41, nearly seven minutes and Tiffany Brown of Cen- stay-at-home mother with her be received prior to publication and be no ter Conway are happy to an- two sons, Elijah and Caiden. longer than 300 words. The Mountain Ear in 1998 and finished second ahead of runner-up and U.S. reserves the right to edit letters for length and only to Sweden’s Magdale- national mountain champion nounce the engagement of Brendan is a 2005 gradu- clarity and to not publish letters deemed their daughter, Jessica Brown, ate of The American School unsuitable. na Thorsell, who broke the Paul Low. Wyatt returned in course record that year. Re- 2007 and won again in 1:01:25, to Brendan Burns, son of Bob in Chicago, Ill. Brendan has SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY turning in 1999 at the age of still well ahead of the field. He and Linda Burns of Conway. been employed by S.D. Sze- As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, 38, Day-Lucore placed fourth, also won the World Mountain Jessica is a 2005 graduate tella Masonry as a stone ma- business owners, and other outside sources for and in 2001 here she was ninth title three more times. of New Life Christian Acade- son for seven years. publication in any of its titles. Any photos submit- ted for publication become the property of Salmon woman overall, second in the The Northeast Delta Den- my in Fryeburg, Maine. Until A Sept. 28, 2013 wedding Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as 2011, Jessica was employed is planned at the Snowvillage well as on our Web site. They may also be made master’s division behind only tal Mount Washington Road available for re-sale, with any proceeds going to Olympian Joan Benoit Samu- Race pits runners against one by Spring Harbor Hospital in Inn in Snowville. Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. elson. of the most challenging obsta- Portland, Maine as a Behav- Page 4 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Critter Corner

Courtesy Carrie Barrows named top fundraiser in Humane Society’s Giving Some Green drive Carrie Barrows of Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewing Co. is the top fundraiser is this year’s Giving Some Green for the Animals to benefit the Conway Area Humane Society. Carrie sold $1,000 worth of the give $5 get $5 coupons during the month of March. Carrie was presented a check for $200 for her effort to help raise $5,000 for the animals. Thank you also to Delaney’s, Rafferty’s, Shalimar, The Red Jacket, The Red Parka, The Notchland Inn, Peaches, Margarita Grille and Two Black Dogs for taking part and raising money in this project.

Literacy Foundation sponsors

INTERVALEEarth —Day The Be writing- Category 3: contestfourth, fifth and Courtesy lieve in Books Literacy Foun- sixth grades. Good golly, it’s Miss Molly! dation is hosting an Earth Day Winners will be announced Miss Molly is a sweet, shy, lovely little girl, who is looking for a quiet home to spend some snuggly couch writing contest for kindergar- on Friday, May 17. A ceremo- time with her. She is six-years-old, and would love to be in a home with an older couple who would like ten through sixth grade. The ny honoring the winners will to take some leisurely strolls with her. She is very cheese oriented and will do some awesome high fives contest is part of the founda- be held as part of the Annual for even the smallest piece. She takes a little to warm up to people but once she does...oh boy will she tion’s Earth Day Celebration Race for Reading on Saturday, “talk” to you and follow you all around! So come take a look at our special Molly! You can see her at with Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” May 25 at the 100 Acre Wood The Conway Area Humane Society at 223 E. Main St. in Conway. The contest begins on Earth in Intervale. Day, April 22, and ends on The mission of the Believe May 3. in Books Literacy Foundation Entrants are required to is to enhance the quality of life write about what Dr. Seuss’ through exposure, education, story “The Lorax” means to and the engagement of reading them. Children may make up by bringing stories to life. The a story, relate a true experi- Literacy Foundation is a Char- ence or write a poem. Inven- itable 501(c)(3) Non-Profit tive spelling is encouraged guided by the needs and in- and accepted in honor of Dr. volvement of the communities Seuss. Each story needs to be of which it serves. 500 words or less. Story must The Foundation office, the have at least one original, clear Theater in the Wood and its and colorful illustration. En- 100 Acre Wood property are tries will be judged on origi- located on Observatory Way nality, creativity, storytelling, in Intervale, just two miles imagination and integration north of the Scenic Vista, di- of artwork. More information rectly across from Town Hall is available at www.believein- Road on the west side of Route books.org. 16. The entries will be judged as For more information about Courtesy follows: Category 1: Kinder- the Literacy Foundation, call Students from John Fuller Elementary School visited the animals at the Conway Area Humane Society, and garten and first grade. Catego- 356-9980 or visit www.believ- brought many donations that they had collected. The students spent time with the puppies and the cats ry 2: second and third grades. einbooks.org. that reside at the shelter.

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Valley Folks & Focus Jack & the Beanstalk Photos by Lisa DuFault Centerstage Theater hosted a children’s musical theater workshop during April vacation, culminating with a performance of “Jack and the Beanstalk - the Musical” at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on April 19. This original adaptation was created by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann and Molly Campbell and featured more than 30 local students.

The harp (Kaylee McLellan) Jack (Luke Reinbach) heads to the market to sell Angus the cow (Polly soothes the Giant to sleep in the Valiant). Philip, the Narrator (Noah Passarati), begins the tale of Jack and the Centerstage Theater production of Beanstalk in Centerstage Theater’s April 19 performance. Jack and the Beanstalk.

Making the rounds Lisa DuFault Kendall Krieger, Cassidy Krieger and Tim Avery made the rounds Jack (Ethan Reinbach) climbs selling 50/50 raffle tickets at The Shannon Door Pub on April down the beanstalk to escape the 18. The evening was a fundraiser for the MWV Soccer Club. The trolls sing about the Giant in a warning to Jack. Giant.

Lisa DuFault Flatbread Pizza in North Conway donated a portion of their pizza sales on April 18 to Fryeburg Academy student Isabel Hodgman- Awesome ‘80’s Run Courtesy Burns (center), who will be Amy-Nicole Smullen, Regina Saucier, Rhonda Smith, and Heather spending the summer study- Lizzie were among the Valley residents who participated in the April ing in France. Joining Isabel 21st Totally Awesome ‘80’s 5K Run in Manchester. This year’s run at the fund-raiser were John supported CASA of New Hampshire. Fitzgerald (left) and Steven Flaherty (right).

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Page 6 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Valley Folks & Focus Photos by Lisa DuFault Customer Appreciation Day at Pumpkin program Profile Subaru

Lisa DuFault Profile Subara’s Customer Appreciation Day on April 20 included a Car Wash fundraiser by the MWV Skating Club.

Jim Low signed up for the North Conway Library‘s Adopt-A-Pumpkin program at their Thursday evening program. For a $15 donation, he receives a pumpkin plant in a six inch pot with a blue ribbon pedigree, a birth certificate, and growing directions. Librarian Andrea Masters is shown explaining the program to him.

Lisa DuFault Rose Sinkus soaps up a vehicle at the April 20 Car Wash to benefit the MWV Skating Club. The fundraiser was part of Profile Subaru’s Customer Appreciation Day.

Courtesy The North Conway Library program on Thursday, April 18 was “How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin” with Champion Pumpkin Grower Bruce Hooker. Hooker has been growing giant pumpkins since 2003, with his first one The Ear joins the Union ranks weighing in at 247 pounds and his best pumpkin at 1,521 pounds last year. New Hampshire volunteers Roy and Nancy Lundquist, Kathleen Sweeney, and Kathy Gilligan join the Union forces at Gettysburg National Park. With the Mountain Ear in hand, they are confident of victory. TO ALL CONWAY RESIDENTS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM

The Conway School District has a “School Choice Program” for elementary schools. Parents interested in their child (children) attending a school other than the one assigned for their residence may pick up a “Choice” form from the local elementary principal or at the SAU #9 office beginning May 1st. Forms must be returned to the local principal no later than May 14, 2013.

Parents who changed schools through this program last year do not need to complete another form.

Any questions should be directed to the local school principal.

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 7 Valley News Friends of the Jackson Library raffling

JACKSONoff — RedThe Friends Sox winning tickets chance will be drawn of the Jackson Public Library on Saturday afternoon, May have been given two tickets 25 at the Book Sale. for a Boston Red Sox game vs. Tickets will begin to be on Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, sale at the Annual Meeting June 30 at 1:35 p.m. The seats and Gardening presentation are located behind first base on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 in Section 13, Box 105, Row p.m. at the library. MM, and have a value of $94 The Jackson Library is open each. Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.- A limit of 60 chances will 7 p.m., Wednesday & Friday be sold for $5 each at the li- 2-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 brary, and at the book sale on a.m.-2 p.m. Memorial Day weekend. The Valley Education The Rogues to perform concert series at local schools

Courtesy The Rogues performing at the Theater in the Wood. INTERVALE — In May, ham, and the Charles A. Snow the Believe in Books Literacy School in Fryeburg, Maine. Foundation will be sponsor- They will conclude their vis- ing an educational program by it with an evening concert at bringing the #1 Celtic Band the Theater in the Wood on in the World, The Rogues, to that Friday night that will be the Mount Washington Valley open to the public. Tickets area to perform an educational are $30 and can be purchased concert series in a few selected at www.theaterinthewood.org. elementary schools. This program is sponsored by These award winning musi- the Believe in Books Literacy cians perform a high-energy, Foundation as part of their highly interactive show for an Outreach program. hour in Scottish attire, includ- While the Foundation is ing kilts, with various instru- well known for the Polar Ex- ments. The history and design press Event, at the core of its of these various instruments mission is literacy. As a result will be explained, as well as of seventeen years of fundrais- background of the culture and ing efforts, Believe in Books music of various Celtic-influ- Literacy Foundation has given enced nations including Scot- over $1.3 million worth of lit- land, Ireland, Wales, Brittany eracy programs, scholarships, and Canada. The Rogues have grants and book distributions been performing since 1994 in New Hampshire and West- and members have a combined ern Maine. musical experience of near- The mission of the Believe ly 100 years and many of the in Books Literacy Founda- members are also qualified, ex- tion is to enhance the quality perienced teachers. of life through exposure, ed- The Rogues will be perform- ucation, and the engagement ing their educational shows on of reading by bringing stories Thursday, May 2 & Friday, to life. The Literacy Foun- May 3 to four schools; John dation is a Charitable 501(c) Fuller Elementary in North (3) Non-Profit guided by the Conway, Josiah Bartlett Ele- needs and involvement of mentary in Bartlett, Edward the communities of which it Fenn Elementary in Gor- Rogues, to pg. 10 Page 8 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Valley Education Families and their children get ready for Kindergarten REGION — As the days learning to take turns and un- grow longer and snow piles derstanding how their actions melt away, elementary schools affect others. Bring along an will begin registering children egg carton to collect rocks to enter kindergarten this fall. and other interesting objects In anticipation of these reg- that might be emerging from istration days, Conway Area the snowbanks. Talk together, Head Start, the Conway Pub- sing together, and read, read, lic Library and Carroll County read to your child, your local United hosted “Transitioning library has plenty of books to your Child to Kindergarten” share and storytimes to enjoy! at the library on Tuesday, April Provide your child with a vari- 8. ety of creative materials to en- Families gathered and encourage music, drawing, paint- joyed a pizza dinner, courte- ing and writing. Bang tin cans sy of Fire 21, as they listened or cardboard boxes with sticks, to five kindergarten teachers “paint” rocks with water; you talk about their schools and a can use things that are easi- typical day in a kindergarten ly found around your homes. classroom. There were oppor- Draw letters and numbers in tunities for families to ask the the sand at the beach, play teachers questions regarding games such as “I Spy” and re- the needed school supplies, bus member to limit “screen time” transportation, after-school as much as possible. programs and meal plans available. As stated in The Daily The investment families Parent, a publication of the and our communities make National Association of Child in providing fun and excit- Care Resource and Referral ing early learning experiences Agencies, going to kindergar- for the youngest members of ten for your child is our society results in children “…like starting a new job. who are better prepared phys- Your child has gotten that ically, socially and emotion- long-awaited promotion, but ally to enter their new school that means going to a new environments. CCU’s Early building, with a new boss, Learning Coordinator Emily with new co-workers, with a Benson, in conjunction with new transportation plan, with CCU’s School Readiness and harder work and with higher Success Team, has compiled a expectations. This job comes list of Kindergarten Readiness with new job descriptions for Guidelines to help parents bet- both you and your child-and ter understand ways they can they are very different from ensure their child will be ready the ones you and your parents for kindergarten. For more had when you went to kinder- information and to down- garten.” load our CCU’s Kindergarten Now is the time to contact Readiness Guidelines visit us your school district to find out at http://carrollcountyunited. when your local kindergarten org/files/K_Readiness_Guide- registration days are sched- lines_final.pdf or e-mail Em- uled. By attending registra- ily with any school readiness tion you and your child will be questions or concerns at Em- able to meet the kindergarten [email protected]. teacher, see the classroom and Carroll County United(C- learn more about the expecta- CU) is an initiative of Granite tions the kindergarten teacher United Way, an experienced will have of your child aca- and trusted organization ded- demically, physically, but most icated to leveraging the re- importantly socially and emo- sources of investors and volun- tionally. teers to create lasting change Everyone wants to make by addressing the underlying sure their child begins their causes of our community’s elementary school career most pressing needs. Granite ready and excited to learn. It United Way is committed to is important for parents and improving the lives of individ- caregivers to realize that they uals and families by support- are their child’s first and best ing programs in the areas of teacher. Raising eager, curi- education, income and health, ous learners can be achieved working with over 1,000 com- easily through play and day- panies, 25,000 investors and to-day activities. Take a walk thousands of volunteers every outside and splash in mud year to make our communities puddles. Visit the local play- a better place. Congratulations grounds where your child can to our upcoming kindergart- interact with other children, eners! It Pays To Shop Locally!!

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Valley Education Don’t be a good host to ticks By Wendy Scribner off and lays her eggs. ritory, wear protective cloth- and as close to the skin as pos- publication, please visit http:// Field Specialist, UNH It is while they are feeding. Long pants and long sible. With a steady motion, extension.unh.edu/resourc- Cooperative Extension ing that they may infect their sleeves help keep ticks off pull the tick’s body away from es/files/Resource000528_ host with organisms that can skin. Tuck pant legs into socks the skin. Avoid crushing the Rep1451.pdf Did you know that there are cause diseases. In order to pass or boots and shirts into pants tick’s body. 15 species of ticks that make along these organisms along, to keep ticks on the outside of Monitor the site of any tick UNH Cooperative Exten- New Hampshire their home? the tick has to first pick them clothing. Tape the area where bite for signs of infection, and sion programs and policies are It makes me itch and scratch up from an infected host (of- pants and socks meet so ticks monitor your overall health consistent with pertinent Fed- just thinking about them. ten a white footed mouse). can’t crawl under clothing. closely after a tick bite, staying eral and State laws and regu- Aside from the general “ick alert for signs and symptoms. lations and prohibits discrim- factor” of having something Blacklegged Ticks -Wearing light-colored These symptoms may include: ination in all its programs, attached to you and feeding and Lyme Disease clothing makes it easier to a red rash around the site of activities and employment on on your blood, ticks can also Blacklegged ticks are found spot ticks. the bite, fever, fatigue, head- the basis on race, color, na- transmit diseases. in all 10 NH counties, al- -Perform tick checks after aches, and stiffness and pain in tional origin, gender, religion, The common American dog though they are most prev- being outdoors. Inspect all muscles and joints. age, disability, political beliefs, tick can transmit the organism alent within 35 miles of the body surfaces carefully (in- You don’t need to stay out sex, sexual orientation, veter- that causes Rocky Mountain seacoast and along major riv- cluding scalp, hair, around and of the woods. By taking the an’s, marital or family status. spotted fever, while the black- ers and tributaries. inside the ears, and between proper precautions you can College of Life Sciences and legged tick (also known as the Most cases of Lyme disease the toesUse insect repellent reduce the potential for tick- Agriculture, County Govern- deer tick) can transmit Lyme are contracted in June and July on clothes and exposed skin. borne illnesses. ments, NH Dept. of Resourc- disease and several other dis- when the nymphs are active. Always follow the label when Information in this article es and Economic Develop- eases including babesiosis and The nymphs are small and applying a pesticide. was excerpted from a “Biolo- ment, Division of Forests and anaplasmosis. Lyme disease is often overlooked, and they Removing ticks early can gy and Management of Ticks Lands, NH Fish and Game, the most common disease that are more efficient at transmit- reduce the risk of infection. in New Hampshire” by Alan U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and is transmitted by ticks in the ting the organisms that cause Remove attached ticks with Eaton of UNH Cooperative U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service United States. the disease. According to the tweezers. Grasp the tick firmly Extension. To view the full Cooperating. Centers for Disease Control, The life of a tick New Hampshire is ranked Most of our ticks are called number three for incidence Pine Tree School K-Kids “three host ticks” because of Lyme disease (Delaware they must feed on an ani- and Vermont are one and two, raise funds for Hurricane Sandy victims mal three times to complete and incidence is based on the that helped raise approximate- their two year life cycle. They number of confirmed cases ly $311. The Pine Tree staff start their lives as eggs, laid of Lyme disease per 100,000 made additional donations to in masses on the ground by persons). bring the total amount raised female ticks. The egg hatch- to $1,000. Diane Gamache, es into a six-legged larva that How to reduce active Kiwanis member and remains either on the ground your risk of infection Pine Tree K-Kids adviser, with or in low vegetation waiting Fear of ticks and diseases help from parent Mrs. Lyons, for a small animal or bird to shouldn’t elicit fear about go- found a school in Far Rocka- brush by it. Once attached to ing into the woods, but should way, New York whose staff and the animal, the larva feeds for encourage increased aware- student body were affected by several days. Then it drops off ness and vigilance regarding Hurricane Sandy. The princi- and molts to the nymph stage wearing proper clothing, ex- pal of this school, The Ocean which has eight legs. Once amining yourself after being School, noted that morale again, it waits for a host ani- in tick-friendly areas, and us- has been very low since the mal (or human) to brush by. ing appropriate repellents. devastation from Hurricane Again, it attaches and feeds When possible stay away Sandy. The principal plans to for several days, and when from tall grass and brushy ar- Courtesy meet with the school’s student finished it drops off its host eas that are prime tick habitat Pine Tree School K-Kids raise funds for Hurricane Sandy victims council on how best to us this and molts to become an adult. The Pine Tree School Ki- ary of this year, the children generous donation. Adult ticks climb onto shrubs May – August are prime wanis K-Kids Club has recent- also organized a variety show, The Pine Tree K-Kids would and tall grasses and wait for months for dog ticks and ly completed a series of fund- “Pine Tree’s Got Talent!” with like to thank everyone who a large animal or human to April-July and October – raising events to help support over 40 students from grades supported them with this very come along and again, will mid November are prime children who were affected by K-6 participating. The show special project. Kiwanis Inter- feed for several days. Once the times for the blacklegged tick. Hurricane Sandy. included dance routines, gym- national is a global organiza- female is fully fed, she drops If you do walk into tick ter- The children raised approx- nastics, magic acts, vocal- tion of volunteers dedicated to imately $600 in a little over ists and instrumentalists. As changing the world, one child a week with a “Penny War” hosts, the K-Kids requested and one community at a time. competition between all class- a voluntary donation admis- K-Kids is a service leadership rooms at Pine Tree. In Janu- sion fee and held a bake sale program for primary school students sponsored by Kiwan- Rogues, from pg. 8 is International. From Left serves. rectly across from Town Hall TRIBAL® to Right – Diane Gamache MONTREAL • NEW YORK The Foundation office, the Road on the west side of Route (K-Kids Kiwanis Adviser) and Theater in the Wood and its 16. the Pine Tree K-Kids posing Earth Creations 100 Acre Wood property are For more information about Made in USA with their $1,000 donation to HUMAN NATURE Hemp/Organic Cotton located on Observatory Way the Literacy Foundation, call a New York school affected by in Intervale, just two miles 356-9980 or visit www.believ- Hurricane Sandy. north of the Scenic Vista, di- einbooks.org. Best Prices! Visit us on ... 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Valley Education Community School launches monthly workshops TAMWORTH — CSA Community School in South triple vision of building cohe- farming. Cost for each work- from 1-3 p.m. farmers Emma Schroeder and Tamworth beginning this sive communities, developing shop is $15, with a $5 discount The Community School is John Welton will be conduct- Sunday, April 28. functional working landscapes, for those who reduce their located at 1164 Bunker Hill ing monthly workshops at The Workshops will focus on the and the basic fundamentals of carbon footprint by walking or Rd., South Tamworth, near biking to the school. the junction of Route 25 and The title of the first work- Route 113 west (Jackman shop is “Fruit Guild Design Pond Road). Call 323-7000 and Our Working Land- or email farm@community- Valley Business scape.” Learn about edible schoolnh.org for more infor- poly-culture landscapes. Dis- mation or to register for the cover the symbiosis that de- workshop. Membership for Visiting Nurses celebrate role of velops between plants and the this summer’s organic CSA are soils to increase nutrient avail- still available. The Communi- occupational therapists in home care ability and resistance to pests ty School, established in 1989, CONWAY — As the im- and disease. Get your hands is an independent day school portance of home health care dirty planting perennials on for grades six – 12. For more grows in helping people re- the school’s campus. The two- information about the school, main in their homes, the role hour afternoon workshop runs visit communityschoolnh.org. of the occupational therapist in creating a safe environment is more vital than ever. Maureen Brooks participated in During the month of April, the Visiting Nurses are joining Academic Excellence Conference the American Occupational at Keene State College Therapy Association national KEENE — Keene State of Freedom, who presented on celebration of the OT profes- College’s 13th Annual Aca- Growing Concerns: Farm-to- sionals who are such an inte- demic Excellence Conference School Initiatives in Cheshire gral piece of their healthcare took place on April 6. County. team. This student professional conference is designed to About Keene State College “Our occupational thera- Courtesy pists are critically important showcase the academic work of Keene State College is a Celebrating the team of occupational therapists at Visiting Nurse, Home Keene State students and the preeminent public liberal arts in helping our clients age in Care & Hospice during National Occupational Therapy Month. From collaborative work between college that ensures student place with dignity and inde- left, Mary Wolter, OTR/L; Jo Anne Murphy, OTR/L; and Rebekah Bevin, pendence,” said Sandy Ruka, OTR/L. students and faculty. It allows access to world-class academ- executive director of Visiting uals to participate in produc- occupational therapists, Mary, students to share excellent ic programs. Integrating aca- Nurse, Home Care & Hos- tive and meaningful activities Jo Anne and Rebekah,” Ruka work with a broad audience, demics with real-world appli- pice of Carroll County. “We of daily life. Working with said. “Our clients can count and prepares them for submit- cation and active community count on their knowledge and the home health team, they on their professional and ting proposals to professional and civic engagement, Keene holistic approach to help peo- evaluate a client’s abilities, the compassionate care.” conferences. State College prepares gradu- ple recovering from injury to features of their environment, For more information about A total of 180 students pre- ates to meet society’s challeng- regain their skills, and to pro- and the specific demands of occupational therapy or other sented 189 oral and poster es by thinking critically, act- vide support for older adults the activities that are import- services from Visiting Nurse, projects, exhibits, panel discus- ing creatively, and serving the who are experiencing physical ant to the client. Home Care & Hospice, call sions, and workshops this year. greater good. To learn more and cognitive changes.” “We want everyone to know 356-7006 or 1-800-499-4171, Among the participating about Keene State College, The goal of occupational how much we value the ser- or visit them on the Web at students was Maureen Brooks visit www.keene.edu. therapy is to enable individ- vices provided by our team of www.vnhch.org. Valley residents join local yoga teacher for an AUCTION at the excursion to the largest yoga center in the US for Conway Auction Hall rest, renewal and rejuvenation 1470 Route 16 REGION — Yoga is in ordinator and owner of local this retreat, students can im- (former Bill’s Place Restaurant just South of the Kangamagus Hwy. & Route 113) vogue, with special yoga trav- business Green Turtle that merse themselves in the depth AUCTION DATE: Sunday, April 28, 2013 el packages available to exotic offers private and group yoga and breadth of yoga at a very AUCTION TIME: 10:00 AM locations all over the world. classes as well as personal affordable price, deepening PREVIEW TIMES: Saturday, April 27 But not everyone has the time, training at a number of yoga their practice without spend- 9 AM to 5 PM & Sunday (day of sale) 9 AM to sale time money or inclination for such studios and fitness centers. "In YOGA, to pg. 10 an adventure. This auction will have something for everyone – ranging from antiques, Now Mount Washing- household items, harnesses & tac, to folk art, hand made items, & collec- ton Valley residents can treat tor items! And if you’re a trapper or a wanna-be trapper you won’t want to miss this one – lots of traps of all kinds plus other traping items! We have themselves to an affordable started putting details and photos on auctionzip soon, so check it out – yoga excursion coordinated GOOGLE: Tom Troon Auctioneer and click on the auctionzip link. TERMS by local yoga teacher Tara & CONDITIONS: Cash, check, Master Card, & Visa are accepted. A 13% buyer's premium will be charged. Subject to errors & ommissions. Absentee Schroeder at the world-re- & phone bids welcome! Food available. nowned Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, Mass., the larg- Thomas Troon, NH Auctioneer # 2320 est retreat center for yoga PO Box 1457, Conway, NH 03818 and holistic living in the U.S. 603-447-8808 From July 19-21, participants [email protected] / www.conwayauctioncompany.com can choose from a variety of yoga classes, take part in expe- NH License # 2320 / Maine License # AUC832 riential workshops, unwind in 40+ years of auction service the whirlpool and explore the Considering becoming an auctioneer? Berkshires with Kripalu’s af- Call Tom Troon for info. fordable group discount pric- ing. "There’s always more to Newspapers are teach our students about yoga Educational... than we can possibly fit into a 60 or 90-minute class," says Encourage Your Child Tara Schroeder, retreat co- To Read One!

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 11 Valley Business Sports medicine physician joins orthopedics practice at Memorial Hospital NORTH CONWAY the American Hockey League tensive background in teach- — Whatever the season, life and in conjunction with the ing and medical scholarship, in the Mt. Washington Valley National Hockey League, authoring nearly 100 journal often includes some form of he helped set up concussion articles and a book. He speaks outdoor sports activity. protocols for professional ath- nationally and international- Next month, James Glazer, letes. It’s a specialty that he is ly about a number of sports MD, FACSM, is joining the bringing to his practice at Me- medicine topics, and has been Orthopedics practice at Me- morial where patients will be interviewed by Real Sports on morial Hospital to offer spe- diagnosed using computerized HBO, USA Today, Runner’s cialized non-surgical evalua- concussion testing and receive World, and a number of other tion and treatment of the types personalized treatment plans. publications. of injuries that can plague run- “Concussions can be fright- “As an athlete, I know the ners, skiers and other athletes. ening injuries,” Dr. Glazer frustration and disappoint- Dr. Glazer received his said, “especially with news ment that can come from be- medical degree at the Univer- reports about their dangers ing injured,” Dr. Glazer said sity of Cincinnati (OH) Col- coming out all the time. I eval- about his choice of medical lege of Medicine, and did his uate concussions in athletes of specialty. “I chose to pursue post graduate medical train- all ages. I enjoy working with non-surgical sports medicine ing at the Maine-Dartmouth parents, schools and coaches because I was excited by new Residency Program, where he to make sure that concussed advances in medical science was Chief Resident. He has a athletes are diagnosed cor- that allow me to help ath- Certificate of Added Quali- rectly, have access to the most letes get back from injuries fication in Sports Medicine advanced treatments, and get more quickly and effectively from the University of Ken- back to participating quickly than ever before. When an tucky College of Medicine in and safely.” operation is necessary, I en- Lexington. Board certified in Dr. Glazer’s practice also joy working with my surgical Family Medicine in 2002 and includes fracture manage- colleagues to help patients Sports Medicine in 2004, Dr. ment, closed reductions and through all aspects of their Glazer was elected as one of back injuries. “For backs, I do treatment, including their the youngest Fellows in the medical management, Osteo- choice of a procedure, evalua- Courtesy American College of Sports pathic manipulation, and help tion, therapy, and their return Sports medicine physician James Glazer, MD, FACSM, is joining Medicine in 2006. guide specific kinds of manual to activity.” Orthopedics at Memorial Hospital beginning May 1. Dr. Glazer brings his During his career, he has treatments, working with the For the past nine years, Dr. extensive experience working with athletes and non-surgical treatment served as a team physician Physical Therapists and OMT Glazer and his family have of sports-related injuries, including concussions. for college, professional and physicians. I do dry needling lived in Maine. He currently and his family are excited to be Glazer beginning May 1. For Olympic athletes. One of Dr. treatments, which is a manual serves the US Men’s Ski Team making their home in the Mt. more information, call 356- Glazer’s special interests is treatment using acupuncture as a team physician and sits on Washington Valley, exploring 4949, ext. 2637 or follow the treatment of concussions, and needles. I also help guide pa- the board of the Maine Con- its unique beauty. In his free prompts to schedule an ap- he has worked with concussed tients in decisions about when cussion Management Initia- time, Dr. Glazer enjoys ski- pointment with Orthopedics. athletes on all levels as well as to seek surgery, what kind is tive, an organization working ing, biking, surfing and wood- Visit www.MemorialHospital- consulting with several profes- best for them, and where to go to bring computerized concus- working. NH.org to learn about all of sional teams on their concus- for these procedures,” he said. sion testing to athletes across Patients can call now to the physician services current- sion programs. Working with Dr. Glazer also has an ex- the state of Maine. Now, he book appointments to see Dr. ly available at Memorial. YOGA, from pg. 11 ing a fortune." 6-7:15 p.m. Schroeder also Kripalu Center for Yoga & leads yoga classes for students Health is the largest retreat of all abilities at Cranmore center for yoga and holis- Fitness Center on Wednes- tic living in the US, serving days and Saturdays, and is people of all backgrounds for available for private or small nearly 30 years. Kripalu offers group Kripalu, Prenatal and more than 500 experiential Munchkin Yoga classes (parent yoga, self-discovery, holistic and baby yoga classes from in- health and spiritual programs fant through 10 months or al- each year that present ancient most-crawling). Green Turtle yogic principles in a contem- also hosts benefit yoga classes porary, accessible, yet pro- for local non-profit organi- found, way. Educational pro- zations and their fundraising grams are designed to provide events and donates a portion participants with tools they of profits to protect turtles can apply in their daily lives. and turtle habitat around the Green Turtle focuses on world. For additional infor- Kripalu Yoga, a powerful and mation on the yoga retreat, transformative practice that benefit yoga classes, personal integrates body, mind and training, group and private spirit. Green Turtle currently classes, contact greenturt- offers yoga classes at the Os- [email protected] or 986- sipee Adventure Boot Camp 0085. Visit the web at www. studio located on Route 16 in greenturtleyoganh.com and West Ossipee. Yoga for All the Green Turtle Facebook Levels is led each Tuesday and page at http://www.facebook. Thursday at the studio from com/greenturtleyoga. Carroll County Independent Now Available! Mountain Ear Office 24 Reporter Ct. North Conway Village

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Valley Business Kerry MacDougall returns to JtRealty NORTH CONWAY — Jt- for us again,” said Joy Tarbell, rectors for the Mount Wash- A graduate of Saint Michael’s Realty is pleased to announce owner/broker of JtRealty. ington Children’s Museum, College in Vermont, when not the return of Kerry MacDou- Tired of driving to the White Starting Point, Arts Jubilee focusing on real estate, Kerry gall to its North Conway real Mountains to hike or ski every and the Lilliputian Montessori happily focuses her time on estate sales force. weekend, Kerry made North School and currently serves her family and her marketing “We are so excited to have Conway her home in 1999. on the boards of the New En- consulting business with a lit- Kerry back as part of our sales Spending her initial years gland Nordic Ski Association tle running, skiing and biking team. Kerry was one of the top in the area as part of the Joy and North Conway Public Li- mixed in. selling rookies in the history of Tarbell Realty team, in 2003 brary. Kerry also served as the MacDougall can be reached our brokerage and we look for- Kerry decided to leave the Director of Development for at [email protected] or 356- ward to having her solid sales working world to focus on her the Mount Washington Ob- 7200, ext. 26. The JtRealty of- experience, down to earth ap- family and non-profit work. servatory overseeing fundrais- fice is located at 3641 White proach, connections and mar- Over the past 10 years, Kerry ing, membership and market- Mountain Highway in North Kerry MacDougall keting knowledge working has served on the Board of Di- ing aspects of the organization. Conway.

KingCONWAY —Pine Purity Spring hosting and certainly as runners, Boston we all 10 a.m. Marathon We appreciate the someMemorial post-event refreshments. Run of them atSunday this point. We are Resort and the White Moun- know someone who has partic- willingness of The Hoyts, A special thanks to Dave Sar- looking for some food do- tain Milers are organizing a ipated in the ultimate of mara- Laurie Campbell and King tory for providing us with a nations for post-run refresh- fun run/walk in honor of the thons: The Boston Marathon. Pine Ski Area for being open Sound System and lots of Bos- ments. All proceeds from the victims of the bombings at the The event will consist of ap- to us having this event on such ton-based music. event will go to charity. If Boston Marathon. Here are proximately a 2.62-kilometer short notice. Join Our Event on Face- you are interested in donat- the details: route that starts at Milt’s Place We encourage you to wear book: https://www.facebook. ing food, contact Paul Kirsch The event will be at 10 a.m. at King Pine Ski Area. For something that supports the com/wmmilers/events at [email protected] or at on April 27 at King Pine and anyone who wishes to run fur- city of Boston- a marathon The main lodge at King 398-1852. is open to anyone. It will be ther after the commemorative shirt, a Redsox, Patriots or Pine is being used for another We do need a few volunteers free and we will accept dona- run, it is a beautiful area with Bruins shirt or something sim- event that day. The facilities to assist with the event. If you tions for the One Fund Bos- bountiful trails and country ilar. at Milt’s Place will be available would be willing to help out, ton . Registration will begin roads and we encourage you to Please tell your friends, for us for registration, bath- please contact Paul Kirsch at at 9 a.m. take in the beauty. whether they be runners or rooms, etc. [email protected] or 398- This will be a run or a walk, For parking, we recommend just proud residents of New We will be doing a raffle 1852. whichever you prefer and will parking at Milt’s Place or England. This event is wel- drawing at the race, with some To get to King Pine from not be timed. This is about across the street from the main come to all. This will be a cel- amazing prices- nature pho- Conway, take Route 153 ap- celebrating the community of lodge at King Pine. Registra- ebration of all that is good in tography prints, running jack- proximately 9.5 miles from the New England and showing tion will begin at 9 a.m. (only our community so that we may ets, massage certificates and lights in Conway. Milt’s Place support to the people of Bos- for everyone to sign a waiver, send good vibes to Boston! much more. We are already is the very first building on ton. All of us in some way are there is no cost for the event), There will be water avail- thankful for the donations for your right at the ski area be- touched by tragedies like this with the event taking place at able at the event and possibly raffle prizes and have enough fore the main parking lot. Come dancing! Arts Council of Tamworth hosts 3rd Annual All-Ages Dance Party with DJ Karen

TAMWORTH —Williams Come will playand seventy-five new Cakeyears of learnWalk a line dance and check dancing! dance music, from swing to out your neighbors’ favorite Back by popular demand, rock ‘n’ roll, from line dances dance tunes, or call 323-0104. Arts Council of Tamworth is to disco and funk. Prizes will Choose your own ticket price: excited to host its third annual be handed out for categories Adults, $5 to $30, Kids to 18, All-Ages Dance Party with DJ invented on the spot. Brownie $0 to $5. This is ACT’s spring extraordinaire Karen Williams points for wearing an apron to fundraiser: ticket revenue and at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May the Cake Walk portion of the Cake Walk proceeds help sup- 11 at the K. A. Brett School evening! It’s the perfect way port our artist residencies for in Tamworth. It’s a Black Fly to get your endorphins going kids and community. Please Ball, a Mother’s Day Fling, and take a leap toward sum- come support this work. and, new this year, we’re add- mer. This is a public event; This benefit dance is made ing a Cake Walk! children must be accompanied possible through the generous If you love musical chairs, by an attending adult. Tick- support of Sponsors Olafsen if you love bingo, if you love ets at the door; refreshments Building & Remodeling, Inc., high-speed speed dating, if available. Cross Insurance Agency, E. M. you love cake, you’ll love a Have a favorite song that Heath Supermarket & Hard- cake walk: buy tickets, dance always gets you moving? Send ware, P. C. Hoag and Co. and to the music, win all kinds of your requests to act@artstam- Settlers’ Green Outlet Village, cakes, from chocolate to va- worth.org. We’ll pass the list Media Sponsor 93.5 WMWV nilla, from coconut to gluten on to our DJ, and post some | Magic 104FM and Press WE ARE OPEN free. Then, at 7:30 p.m., for- of them on our website so Partners The Conway Daily tified, start dancing! We’ve you can get in the mood. Vis- Sun and The Mountain Ear. had so much fun the last cou- it www.artstamworth.org to Big thanks to our sponsors! FOR THE SEASON! ple of years doing everything Weekends only until May 6th from the East Coast swing to the Macarena with friends and neighbors from under nine to over 90. Pick out a fun or fan- cy outfit, practice a few new moves in your kitchen, bring your favorite sweetheart, your kids, your parents, your grandparents, bring your friends and neighbors…especially, bring Residential & Commercial Paving your mother! Karen Williams Call us for a FREE Estimate today!

The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 13 Nooks & Crannies A spring day east of Mount Chocorua By Steve Smith I knew there would be plenty of snow here, and had brought My idea of a perfect spring snowshoes for the occasion. day is to spend a couple of But even with temperatures hours lounging in the sun on nearing 50, the old packed a dry, bug-free granite ledge. track was solid and I was able And there’s no better place to “bareboot” it. to savor that seasonal pleasure than Carter Ledge, an The crux of the climb to eastern spur of Mount Choc- Carter Ledge came in a short, orua that boasts acres of open very steep burst shortly after I rock. More than likely, you’ll turned onto the Carter Ledge have the place to yourself. On Trail. This south-facing slope several visits there, I’ve rarely was dry, with one stretch of seen another hiker. loose gravel that was almost as slippery as ice. More grav- On a sunny day last week, el was found where the trail those bare granite slabs were turns sharply right and up at calling. A week earlier, I had the edge of an open slide, with gazed across at them from the a first look at the rocky cone ledges of Bald Mountain near of Mount Chocorua. Hikers the Hammond Trail, on the sometimes miss this turn and Steve Smith other side of the Chocorua end up doing some uninten- The rocky cone of Mount Chocorua looms large in the view from the open granite slabs of Carter Ledge. There River valley, and they looked tional bushwhacking. is some steep climbing on the 5.6-mile round trip hike to this scenic spot via the Piper Trail, Nickerson Ledge mostly free of snow. Trail and Carter Ledge Trail. More steep climbing, and Of the two approach- then easier grades across ledges es to Carter Ledge, I prefer and through deep patches the route via the Piper Trail, of snow, led to the expansive Nickerson Ledge Trail and upper slabs, home to one of Carter Ledge Trail. This of- only a handful of jack pine fers a pleasant approach up the colonies in the White Moun- Chocorua River valley along tains. These interesting trees, with a bonus early view from here at the southern fringe of Nickerson Ledge. their range, have short needles in pairs and take on a variety Mine was the only vehicle of contorted shapes in their in the big Piper Trail parking rocky, windswept habitat. lot when I set off mid-morning. There was some old snow I continued up to my favor- and ice on the lower Piper ite Carter Ledge perch, a gen- Trail, but once past the Wee- tly sloping slab that pitches off tamoo Trail junction, the wide below in cascading sheets of path rose above the floor of granite. I reclined against my the valley and turned wonder- pack, applied sunscreen (but, fully dry. A Pileated Wood- thankfully, no bug repellent), Steve Smith pecker flashed by, its wild and spent a long time taking A nameless waterfall deep in the Chocorua River valley. call resounding through the in the gigantic view of Mount Silver Lake and Ossipee Lake Arthur C. Comey, a longtime a dropoff in the brook below. bright, leafless forest. Chocorua and its long, humpy were showing open water. summer resident of Chocorua After some maneuvering down southeast ridge looming over and energetic leader of that the steep snowy slope, I came Some ice reappeared near the Chocorua River valley. After an hour spent soaking hiking club. to the base of another fine wa- the top of the short, steep this in, I embarked on a bush- terfall that I hadn't seen on my climb to Nickerson Ledge, A few minutes of walking whack down into the valley of The descent into the ra- previous visit. It seems there’s but I was able to maneuver up open ledges brought me the north branch of the Choc- vine, done partly on snow- always something to discover through it without resorting to the 2,420-foot summit of orua River, seeking a cascade shoes, was steep and slippery in the Chocorua River valley. to Microspikes. The ledge it- Carter Ledge, where there once called Chocorua Falls. I in the spring snow. I was lucky self was bare and warm in the are wide views in all direc- had been to it before, in No- enough to come out right at I climbed to the Piper morning sun, with a view of tions. Mount Washington vember 2006, and wanted to the base of the falls, which Trail, went up it for a few min- Chocorua’s Bald Mountain and its Presidential neighbors see it with a springtime flow of were as beautiful and secluded utes, and made one last short, and the distant Ossipee Range. were white beacons shining water. The only reference I’ve as I remembered. steep bushwhack to a ledge through a gap in the nearby ever found to Chocorua Falls with a commanding view The next half-mile of the ridges. Off to the east Maine’s was on a map of Mount Choc- As I started to snowshoe down the valley. Off to my left Nickerson Ledge Trail follows Pleasant Mountain hovered orua created for the Chocorua across a ridge to eventually the streaked granite face of a gentle spruce-cloaked ridge. on the horizon. To the south, Mountain Club in 1949 by reach the Piper Trail, I noticed Carter Ledge was awash in the evening sun. A mellow descent down the Piper Trail, following some fresh moose tracks, completed a beautiful spring day spent exploring on the east Forsythia • $10 side of Mount Chocorua.

Tulip Bouquets • $5 The round trip hike by trail to Carter Ledge from the Veggie & Flower CSA’s Piper trailhead behind the old Davies General Store is 5.6 www.spiderwebgardens.com miles with 1,650 feet of eleva- tion gain. Expect some snow Open Daily and ice for another week or two. Caution is advised on the 252 Middle Road, Tuftonboro steep gravelly section below 603-569-5056 • [email protected] the ledge.

Page 14 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Freedom Column By Lisa Wheeler store will be unveiled. from Monday, July 29- Friday, fect activity for them. Regis- The Mount Washington The Friends of the Freedom Aug. 2. This year’s production tration forms can be obtained It's that time of year...Bobby Valley Lacrosse Clubs and Public Library is pleased to is entitled, "Are We There by contacting the church at Sue's at Cozy Corner is open Teams host their popular host John Cooley, Senior Bi- Yet?" This story of the Exodus [email protected] or 539- for business daily from noon Shannon Door Pub Pizza ologist for the Loon Preserva- is told with humor, bringing 6484. You can also contact the to 8 p.m., offering a variety of Fundraiser on Thursday, May tion Committee (LPC), who out the humanity of the main First Christian music director, ice cream flavors. Be sure to 2 from 5-10 p.m. (4 p.m. for will present: "The Common characters, Moses, Miriam, Carolyn Olzerowicz at colze- stop in! take out orders). Homemade Loon - Ongoing Recovery for Aaron, Pharaoh, and Joshua, [email protected] . Also open for business is brownie sundaes, served to a New Hampshire Icon" on while revealing some of the The Freedom Public Li- Pattikens Fudge Factory and your perfection, by team Thursday, May at 6:30 p.m. at eternal truths of the Bible. brary is offering a quilting Sweet Shop in West Ossipee. members will be available the Town Hall. John will de- The camp will be held at the class with Roberta Davidson Owned by Freedom's Patti along with fabulous gift basket scribe the natural history and Freedom Elementary School. on Saturday, April 27 from and Ken Dumas, past owners raffles. Come enjoy Shannon conservation of these amazing Performances of the play will 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The $20 fee of Bobby Sue's, they are open Door’s Pizza and support the and beautiful birds on New be at the school on Friday, covers the materials needed daily from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., MWV teams. Hampshire Lakes. This pro- Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, to complete a table runner and offer a variety of delicious Winter is over, Windy gram is free and open to the Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. On Satur- in your choice of four colors. treats, including penny candy Fields has reopened and their public and the hall is handicap day, Aug. 3 the camp partic- The kit contains instructions, such as Mary Janes, Squirrel soups and sandwiches are for accessible. Light refreshments ipants will ride a float in the pre-cut fabrics for the top, Nuts, bulls' eyes, Bit 'o Honey, sale again in the Freedom Vil- will be served following the Freedom Old Home Week backing, binding and batting. root beer barrels; their famous lage Store. Come and enjoy presentation. For more infor- Parade. The camp is open to Participants will need to bring fudge, gourmet desserts, jelly either on our back deck or mation, call the library at 539- all children who are at least 8 their own portable sewing ma- bellies, cheesecake, pies and at home. It was another suc- 5176. years of age. The cost is $15 chine. Class is limited to 12 more. Be sure to stop in and cessful artisan fete last Friday Once again, the First Chris- for the week. If your children participants with a minimum check it out. Their Web site is night. The next event will be tian Church of Freedom will or grandchildren love to sing of four, so be sure to register www.pattikensfudge.com. on May 17, when some very be offering their popular sum- and act and want to make new ASAP at the library. Call 539- On April 24, at 7 p.m. at special new products to the mer children’s theater camp friends, then this is the per- 5176. the Camp Calumet Confer- ence Center Dining Room in Freedom, there will be a Remick Museum hosting Spring Family Day Silhouette Cutting TAMSOWTH — On Sat- ed. Silhouettes are treasured New Hampshire Humanities urday, May 4, as part of their for their uniqueness, sim- Council living history pro- “Spring Family Day” cele- plicity, history, and tradition- gram entitled, "Susan B. An- bration, the Remick Coun- al look and make wonderful thony-the Invincible" This try Doctor Museum & Farm keepsakes as well as gifts for event is open to the communi- will feature traditional, free- friends and relatives. They are ty and is sponsored by Camp hand-cut silhouettes of chil- particularly popular for Moth- Calumet. Come witness the dren and adults, done from er’s and Father’s Day giving. A life of Susan B. Anthony, her live, five-minute sittings. variety of optional frames will involvement with the Suffrag- Professional Maine sil- be available. ist Movement, the Anti-Slav- houette artist Ruth Monsell Ruth Monsell has been cre- ery Society, the Civil War, and of Artful Heirlooms will be ating paper profiles for nearly the 14th & 15th Amendments. available to create cut profile 35 years. She regularly cuts at She spent 50 years working for portraits from 10 a.m. until 3 weddings, corporate affairs, equal rights and continued to p.m. A few additional high- reunions, bicentennials, fairs, insist "Failure is Impossible." lights of the programming museums, and for events at The evening is open to the that day are tours of the his- Historical Societies. She has community and is part of the toric family home with special created numerous custom April Lutherhostel. If you plan portrait exhibits; children’s logos, has been booked for Courtesy to attend, contact 539-3223, activities including garden- events as far away as Seat- On Saturday, May 4, as part of their “Spring Family Day” celebration, ext. 219 or Betsy@calumet. ing, floral and paper making; tle, Boca Raton and Ottawa, the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm will feature tradition- org. cards and crafts; fly tying and and has done silhouettes of al, freehand-cut silhouettes of children and adults, done from live, Camp Calumet will also be fly fishing demonstrations; a passengers aboard five inter- five-minute sittings. the place to be on April 28 for picnic lunch and garden Q&A national cruise ships. In the a Praise and Pizza Night at 5 strongly recommended, and pets and loved loves not pres- with a New Hampshire Mas- 18th and 19th centuries, itin- p.m. Pizza, salad, and brown- may be made by phoning ent from clear profile photo- ter Gardener. erant silhouettists traveled the ie sundaes will be served from 323-7591. The artist will also graphs. Silhouettes represent the country, but today, very few 5-5:45 p.m. The cost is $10 for happily create silhouettes of thriftiest form of portraiture professional silhouette artists adults, $5 youth and under 6 and can capture an amazing remain. yrs. is free. Following dinner, likeness. Monsell’s silhouettes Samples of the artist’s work singing and a short devotion include two mirror image, may be seen on line at Art- will begin from 6-7 p.m. The NEW TO matted profiles, with as many fulHeirlooms.com. Advance singing will feature an evening additional duplicates as need- appointments for sittings are of Christian Spiritual Songs. OSSIPEE! The singing will be led by Judy Smith of Calumet and Carolyn Olzerowicz of First Christian. The evening is open to the community and to all ages. To register call 539- 3223, ext. 219 or email Betsy@ calumet.org. Saturday, April 27, the Community Club will be doing an annual Earth Day Town Clean-up. All are welcome and will meet at the school at 9 a.m. The more, the merrier, and the cleaner the roadside. Come join! The Freedom book club will be discussing "The Par- is Wife" by Paula McLain on Store Hours are 10-5 Every Day Monday, April 29 at 10:30 Except Wednesday a.m. at the library. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion. For more information, Summer Hours Will Be 10-5 Every Day call Sylvia at 539-5799. The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 15 Catch’M All Fools rush in where anglers fear to tread

Dave Kellam and Clay Groves — Courtesy Clay Shows off his Salmon.(RIGHT) The Mountain Ear is great help in cleaning fish.(LEFT) By Dave Kellam bined daily limit for salmon and Clay Groves and trout is two fish. “The Fish Nerds” Don’t feel bad if you feel foolish that you did not know We think that April Fool’s all the rules regarding salmon. Day, April 1, was inspired by Sometimes the fishing regu- a fisherman. He was proba- lations in this state require a bly an average guy, one who lawyer to figure out. Take for worked in an office every day example rainbow smelt, the but daydreamed of fishing. salmon’s primary springtime One spring, this fish nerd food. Did you know that a dai- probably had the day off and ly limit of smelt is measured found himself standing waist in quarts, a day is considered deep in a cold river, casting to noon to noon, they must be shadows that his winter-ad- keep in an unbreakable con- dled mind were convinced tainer labeled with your name were hefty trout or bass boil- and you cannot catch a smelt ing in the current. In reality, while using a boat propelled the shadows were sticks and by a motor. Seems to us that rocks that happily snagged his smelt fishing in general is just lures, proving an old adage — one big April Fool’s joke. A fool and his lures are soon The best places in salmon parted. lakes to find fish is near the In New Hampshire, co- mouths of rivers and streams. incidentally, April 1 marks Salmon, trout and fishermen the opening of salmon sea- school up at these spots be- son. There are 15 lakes that cause they are all attracted by are managed for landlocked the large schools of smelt who salmon, with some of the best are preparing to spawn. known being, Merrymeet- Landlocked salmon did not ing Lake, Newfound Lake, always patrol spring waters in Ossipee Lake, Big and Little the Granite State. All inland Squam Lakes, Silver Lake, Atlantic salmon are stocked in Conway Lake and Lake Win- the state and originated from nipesaukee. Just in case you from Maine. Every year, New were thinking that fishing for Hampshire Fish and Game bi- a landlocked salmon on April ologists have to catch a bunch 1st is a foolproof plan, note of salmon and strip them of that Pleasant Lake in New their eggs to be raised in a London has landlocked salm- hatchery and released later in on, but is classified as a trout salmon managed lakes. pond, and thus opening day Never scared of by being for fishing is April 27. Reel in foolish, we set out on April 1 a landlocked salmon there on to catch a landlocked salmon April 1, and a conservation of- at Silver Lake Dam. Upon ficer will make a fool of you. arrival, we saw the majori- There are many other tricky ty of the lake was still locked legal elements that are unique up tight with ice, however to salmon lakes. First, you the water at the mouth of the cannot take salmon, or any river was wide open. Mesmer- trout, between two hours af- ized by the crystal clear water, ter sunset and one hour before we envisioned large salmon sunrise. Salmon have to be 15 cruising the edge, waiting to inches long and the head, and pounce on a early spawning tail must be left on while on smelt. or leaving the lake. The com- Ken Fecteau, a trusted fish

Page 16 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Catch’M All nerd from Silver Lake Hard- foolish, but we will be back ware, recommends using a once the water warms the food small shiner or smelt on a chain. small hook with no weight As an ancient Roman poet or bobber; allowing the bait once observed, even fools are to swim freely. Lacking live sometimes right. There are bait fish, we tied on a couple plenty of places to get infor- of salmon spoons called DB mation on the salmon fish- Smelts that mimic the small ing in New Hampshire. New silver fish. We lobbed some Hampshire Fish and Game purposeful casts near the edge issues a good press release de- of the ice. It felt good to fish scribing the fishing techniques open water again after a long and locations. They also have season of ice fishing, but alas a video of kayak fishing for the salmon were not playing. salmon. Anglers also freely We began switching to every share fishing reports on New lure we had in the box, ending Hampshire forums, like My- with a desperate worm and Fishfinder.com. Before you do bobber rig. any fishing this spring, check It was at this point we got the New Hampshire Freshwa- the joke that the smelt played ter Fishing Digest to learn the on us. By not showing up, the rules and avoid being the fool smelt had snookered us: mak- who starts the season with a ing us stand there on a cold fine. And please check out our and rainy morning fishing like new website and Facebook a coupled of kids. We looked page at FishNerds.com. Fryeburg to celebrate

FRYEBURG,250th Maine birthday any questions or would like — The Fryeburg Business to volunteer to help with the Association is celebrating planning and execution of the Fryeburg’s 250th Birthday Birthday Celebration please with a summer long party of call Donna Woodward at 207- fun and community activities 441-8170 or Holly Foster at starting Memorial Day Week- 207 935-2915. end and going through Labor Anyone planning a yard Day Weekend. sale for Memorial Weekend, If you are planning an ac- May 25-27? Get into the GI- tivity or event this summer in ANT town wide Yard Sale Fryeburg that is open to the promotion and map by calling public, we want to add you Holly Foster at 207-935-2915. to our marketing campaign Fryeburg Business Associa- and celebration. Together we tion will create a listing on can create an awareness of all locations, dates, and times and the fun things going on in our distribute them at the visitors community and make it an ex- center and local stores as well citing Birthday Party that lasts as advertise through the media all summer long. outlets, bringing people from Just send Fryeburg Business all over Mount Washington Association all the informa- Valley and Western Maine to tion on your event. Whether Fryeburg for their recycled its a yard sale, church fair, car treasure hunting. Submission show, dance benefit, craft & deadline is May 17. arts festival, sock hop, farmers So join the Fryeburg Busi- market, or fundraiser event - ness Association and celebrate we want to know all the details. Fryeburg’s 250th Birthday this Just email your information summer. Share your planned to FBA@fryeburgbusiness. event and FBA will help ad- com with your contact info as vertise the date on a poster of well as the details and time of events and in the newspapers. your activity and we will put Together we can create aware- you on the summer calendar ness of all the fun things Frye- of celebration. We need your burg has to offer and make it information ASAP. We will be an exciting Birthday Celebra- printing posters and brochures tion all summer long. Re- as well as marketing through turn your event information the media all summer long so to FBA , PO Box 654, Frye- we would need your informa- burg, Maine 04037 or email to tion by May 15 if you wish to [email protected]. get on the first printing. Of For more information call course you can add your event Donna or Holly. Thank you anytime over the summer but for your support and helping for the best exposure, earlier is to make Fryeburg a great place better than later! If you have to live, work, and play.

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The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 17 Out & About

In the village Joyce Barbieri and Larry Pelletier, both of North Conway, enjoy a leisurely stroll on Main Street in North Conway Village on April 20.

Car wash for ice time Young members of the Mount Washington Valley Skating Club held a carwash, to raise money to pay for summer ice time at Profile Subaru in Conway on April 20.

On the road Gil Schaper of team Guilford Tucksters competes in the running Away they go leg of the Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon as he passes by Attitash Competitors begin the first leg of the Tuckerman Mountain Resort in Bartlett, toward his destination of Thorne Pond Inferno Pentathlon across from Story Land in Glen on April 20. on April 20.

On the Green Mike English of Hale’s Location Golf Course in Hale’s Location mows the eighth green of the pop- Photos ular nine-hole course, on April 20. by Dennis Coughlin

Up a tree (Left) A black bear peeks out Racing spirit between the branches high up in a A competitor in the bicycling leg of the Tuckerman Inferno tree at Hale’s Location Golf Course Pentathlon rounds the corner onto Jericho Road in Glen on his ride in Hale’s Location on April 20. to Pinkham Notch and Mount Washington on April 20.

Page 18 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 On The Rock Pile By Tom Padham increased to just above hurri- Summit Intern cane force with gusts over 90 mph. Several hours of glaze This past week’s weather on ice, along with some snow the summit began with clear showers and rime ice, returned and pleasant conditions on the the summit to a more wintry summit, with visibility near scene. a perfect 130 miles and light By Sunday, winds began to winds. By Tuesday, a storm relax and the summit cleared system began to approach the out under a strong high pres- area with a warm front early sure, allowing for fantastic in the morning allowing tem- views of the surrounding ter- peratures to rise through the rain. It remains clear from 30’s with rain showers, fol- our vantage point that winter lowed by a cold front by night still has a hold over the high- with winds topping out at the est elevations, but every week, century mark. the valleys show more hints of The back and forth tem- green and the days grow lon- perature battle between winter ger. Soon even the high peaks and spring continued Wednes- of New England will replace day and Thursday, with tem- their white snows for shades peratures starting in the upper of green. Despite the current teens Wednesday warming to weather one thing is clear: the near 40 degrees by the over- warm days of summer are just night Thursday thanks to an- around the corner. other warm front. This second If you are looking for some- storm system was a bit stron- thing new and interesting in Courtesy ger than the first, with an even the Mount Washington Val- View to the northwest. more dramatic temperature ley, come see our exhibit "To swing. Mild, humid air surged The Extremes: The Geology ahead of the approaching cold of Adventure in the White front, with the summit maxing Mountains," currently show- out at a balmy (for here) 47 ing at the Weather Discovery degrees. Near a half inch of Center through May 28. This rain fell, which in addition to limited time exhibit is free and the warm temperatures lead to open to all ages. For more plenty of snowmelt. The cold information on how to visit front crossed near midnight, the Weather Discovery Cen- with temperatures dropping ter, check out our site: http:// from the mid-40’s to the upper www.mountwashington.org/ teens by morning. Winds also education/center/. Letters Clarifying the services offered by Blue Loon The Editor: Laconia area for the summer It was suggested by one of should consider getting a the passengers of the Blue youth pass. $30 for unlimit- Loon transit service that I send ed riding from the day after a letter clarifying services of school ends to the day before the Blue Loon. It seems there the next school year begins. is some confusion between To find out more about the the services that have been service, operating hours, trips currently suspended and those scheduling, fares for anyone that are still operating. The under 60 years of age, etc. call services that are still operating 1-866-752-6890. are the Dial a Ride services in Sincerely, North Conway, Conway, Al- Beverly Raymond bany, Madison, Tamworth, Director of Transportation Chorcorua, Moultonborough, Tri County Community Sandwich, Freedom, Effing- Action Program, Inc. ham, Ossipee, Center Harbor, and Wolfeboro. Also offered are two shopping trips a month that go to WEATHER Rochester and North Con- MT. way. These shopping trips are prioritized for mature adults WASHINGTON 60 and older and disabled OBSERVATORY individuals but the general Compiled by public is welcomed if seats Observatory Staff are available. Also operating Date High Low Prec. Snow is the flex route to Laconia 15-Apr 35 14 None None that makes three runs a day. 16-Apr 38 27 0.45 None Commuters going to work in 17-Apr 34 17 None None 18-Apr 41 20 0.03 None Laconia can park their cars in 19-Apr 47 37 0.50 None the Tramway parking lot in 20-Apr 39 8 0.29 0.1 West Ossipee and board the 21-Apr 23 4 0.03 0.5 bus. Youth 18 and younger Peak Wind gust was on April 16th who may be working in the from the W at 100 MPH. The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 19 Charity Chatter By Lisa DuFault es prior to the event and it has become the organizations Harvest Hills Animal Shel- major event. Other fun events ter is a non-profit organiza- include Harvey’s Annual Golf tion in Fryeburg. It contracts Tournament, the fall Dog with many towns in Western Paddle Cruise on the Songo Maine to accept neglected River Queen, a Full Circle/ and stray dogs and cats. The Motor Booty Affair Concert majority of the animals are and the 1st annual Art Show brought in by animal control and Reception in Denmark. officers but, when space is New events are always occur- available, Harvest Hills also ring, as well. The Fryeburg accepts surrendered animals Rotary Club is holding their from communities in Maine first annual tennis tournament and New Hampshire, and will to benefit Harvest Hills on help other shelters by provid- Saturday, May 4. ing a safe place for adoptable A Drive Through Rabies animals that would otherwise Clinic is held each spring and be “put down.” fall providing low cost rabies Harvest Hills opened in vaccines in the comfort of 1992 and in the past 21 years your own vehicle. The next Lisa DuFault has found loving homes for clinic will be held on Saturday, Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is located at 1389 Bridgton Road, in Fryeburg. nearly 17,000 dogs and cats. April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon, As they have grown their, mis- at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. sion has also grown - to serve This event is sponsored by more animals in need, reduce Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital stress on the animals that pass and raises funds for the shel- through their doors, and to ter while providing a valuable provide individual attention to community service. Puppies each pet. These include med- and kittens must be at least ical and custodial care. They 12 weeks of age for the vac- also work hard to educate the cine and animals can’t be sick. community about the respon- Bring a valid rabies certifi- sibilities of pet ownership and cate and receive a three-year about the benefits of adopt- certificate. If a certificate is ing a Harvest Hills animal. not available you will receive Every animal goes through a a one-year rabies certificate socialization program and is which may be changed by evaluated so they are properly your regular veterinarian. matched with their new fam- Harvest Hills Animal Shel- ily. ter is located at 1389 Bridg- Through annual events ton Rd. in Fryeburg. They and fundraisers, they hope are open every day, except to raise awareness and to ed- Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 3 ucate the public about their p.m., with extended hours on mission to care for and find Monday and Friday when they ‘forever’ homes for their an- are open until 6:00 pm. They imals. These events also help can be reached by telephone at Lisa DuFault to raise the funds necessary to (207) 935-4358. Plungers go into the water of Highland Lake at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter's annual Freezing for a Reason support this mission. Harvest The Nine Lives Thrift fundraiser. Hills hosts several branded Shop is located next door to from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harry sider becoming a dog walker. in promoting their events and fund-raisers each year. The the shelter and all of the pro- Barker’s Emporium is Har- If you can't adopt consider a fund-raising activities. This year starts of with “Freez- ceeds from donated goods go vest Hills’ newest extension donation to help care for the is accomplished via an online ing for a Reason,” a January directly to help feed the ani- of fundraising efforts. It is an homeless dogs and cats. Don't calendar of events, a printed dip into Bridgton’s Highland mals at the shelter. The shop antique and collectibles group know quite what to donate? newsletter, a twice-month- Lake. Plungers collect pledg- is open daily, except Thursday, shop. Various local vendors Not enough time to shop? ly newspaper column in the rent space in the beautiful Gift cards are easy to give and Mountain Ear, a weekly tele- shop so that Harvest Hills, as are extremely helpful. Con- vision program, a Facebook part of the group can offer do- tact the shelter to see what page, email distribution and nated items of a little higher cards are most useful. Visit a website (www.valleypromo- value than can be sold in Nine the website at: harvesthills.org tions.net). All Mount Wash- Lives Thrift Shop. The inven- for a list of items they are in ington Valley (& vicinity) tory changes daily as vendors need of. The people and the non-profit groups are invited take turns manning the shop. animals at Harvest Hills ap- to join and submit their infor- Please stop by in Bridgton, preciate the community’s sup- mation to share. The calendar Maine or call (207) 647-4500. port! is updated constantly with in- There are many ways for Mount Washington Valley coming information. To learn people to help Harvest Hills - Promotions is a non-profit more, contact Lisa DuFault at If you are an adult with health organization whose purpose 374-6241, or email valleypro- insurance and love dogs con- is to assist other non-profits [email protected]. New Beginnings

NORTHWelcome, CONWAY — morial Taylor Hospital. Mae Augusta,Fecteau Maine and Jim and Rebecca and Greg Fecteau of The seven pound, five Diane Giroux of Berlin, and Center Conway are pleased ounce baby girl, who arrived by paternal grandparents Ken to announce the birth of their at 8:05 a.m., was also wel- and Linda Fecteau of North daughter, Taylor Mae Fecte- comed by maternal grandpar- Conway. au, on April 15, 2013 at Me- ents Shari and Chris Swain of

Page 20 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Round-Ups Final spring author luncheon to honor Nichole Bernier NORTH CONWAY Summer island vacation spokesperson. She received doughnut with ice cream and — The North Conway Li- with her family was supposed her Master's degree from the White Mountain caramel sauce. brary and White Birch Books to be a restorative time for Columbia University Grad- Cider Co. Lunch Menu As always, we can accom- are welcoming debut novel- Kate, who'd lost her close uate School of Journalism, Here are your choices: modate any specific dietary ist Nichole Bernier, author friend Elizabeth in a plane where she received the school's Macaroni and cheese with restrictions as needed. of The “Unfinished Work of crash. But when she inherits award for literary journalism. Cider Mill Salad Elizabeth D.,” for their last a trunk of Elizabeth's jour- After she married and moved Asian Chicken salad Raffle Prize author luncheon of spring nals, they reveal a woman far to Boston, she joined Boston Lamb pita sandwich with Everyone who comes to the 2013 at the White Mountain different than the cheerful Magazine as a senior editor. Greek pesto with luncheon will be automatically Cider Company in Bartlett on wife and mother Kate thought Nichole lives outside of Bos- Cucumber & Tomato Salad entered to win a copy of “The May 8 from noon to 2 p.m. she knew. The complicat- ton with her husband and five Unfinished Work Of Eliza- Tickets are $20 p.p. and can ed portrait of Elizabeth - her children. Dessert will be a warm cider beth D.” be bought at the North Con- upbringing, her marriage, way Library (cash or check) and journey to motherhood - or at White Birch Bookstore makes Kate question not just on Main Street. Call them at their friendship, but her own 356-3200 and pay with your deepest beliefs about loyalty credit card. Tickets need to and honesty at a moment of be purchased in advance! All uncertainty in her own mar- proceeds benefit the North riage. When an unfamiliar Conway Public Library! man's name appears in the Please note that space pages, Kate realizes the extent is limited so make your of what she didn't know about plans now and call for tickets her friend - including where early. Come to support Nich- she was really going when she ole's first book, support the died. North Conway Library and We think this book would have a great time! make a great book club discussion book! It is available at The book the North Conway Library as Set in the anxious summer a hardcover and the just pub- after Sept. 11, “The Unfin- lished paperback is available at ished Work of Elizabeth D.” is White Birch Books the story of two women- their friendship, marriages, private The author ambitions and fears - and con- A Contributing Editor siders the aspects of ourselves: for Conde Nast Traveler for the ones we show and those we 14 years, Nichole Bernier was conceal, and the repercussions previously on staff as an edi- of our choices. tor, columnist, and television TGIF Book Discussion: "Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” by Alexandra

NORTH Fuller-CONWAY Maymental and 3 unflinching but — The North Conway Li- always captivating. In wry brary's TGIF Book Group and sometimes hilarious will read "Don’t Let’s Go to prose, she stares down disaster the Dogs Tonight" by Alexan- andlooks back with rage and dra Fuller in April and discuss love at the life of an extraor- it on Friday, May 3 at 10:30 dinary family in an extraordi- a.m. at the library. nary time. This is an open group. Ev- The TGIF Book Group is eryone is welcome, whether an open book discussion or not you are a library mem- group that reads both fiction ber. and nonfiction and meets on In Don’t Let’s Go to the the first Friday of each month Dogs Tonight, Alexandra at 10:30 a.m. at the library in Fuller remembers her Af- North Conway Village. rican childhood with can- Contact the North Conway dor and sensitivity. Though it Library at 356-2961 or check is a diary of an unruly life in the library's Web site at www. an often inhospitable place, NorthConwayLibrary. it is suffused with Fuller’s en- com for more information or dearing ability to find laugh- to reserve your copy of “Don’t ter, even when there is little to Let’s Go to the Dogs To- celebrate. night.” Fuller’s debut is unsenti- Please join us! Patronizing Our Advertisers Helps Make The Community Strong The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 21 Round-Ups Friends of the Jackson Public Library hosting annual book sale next month JACKSON — The Friends son, behind the post-office, books for the library. arts and crafts, coffee table you would like to volunteer on of the Jackson Public Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each The library will be accept- books and children’s books for any of those days, please sign will be hosting their annual day. ing donations after May 1. the book sale. Please do not up at the library or contact used book sale on Saturday Income from the book sale They will be accepting new include text books or books Joanne at joannecorcoran@ and Sunday, May 25 and May and raffle that will be going or used paperbacks, hard-cov- that are musty or smell of mil- yahoo.com. 26. It will be in the Whitney on at the same time is added ered fiction and non-fiction, dew. Books may be dropped The Friends of the Jack- Community Center in Jack- toward the purchase of new gardening, travel, cookbooks, off at the Library during busi- son Public Library have been ness hours (Tuesday 10 a.m.- given two tickets for a Boston 7 p.m.; Wednesday 2-5 p.m.; Red Sox game vs. Toronto Thursday10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Blue Jays on Sunday, June 30 Friday 2-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 at 1:35 p.m. The seats are lo- a.m.-2 p.m.) The library is cated behind first base in Sec- closed Sunday and Monday. tion 13, Box 105, Row MM, Volunteers are needed for and have a value of $94 each. Thursday afternoon to trans- A limit of 60 chances will fer books from their current be sold for $5 each at the li- storage locations to the Whit- brary and at the book sale on ney Center, on Friday to set up Memorial Day weekend. The and sort books at the Whitney winning chance will be drawn Center, and on Saturday and on Saturday afternoon, May Sunday at the book sale. If 25 at the Book Sale. Valley Promotions readies for Second Annual May Ball BARTLETT — This May Scholarship program on hand 5 will mark the second annual to teach some fun dances and May Ball. to help entertain everyone. This event is sponsored by This years theme is Cirque Valley Promotions and Char- de Soleil, so you will find ma- ity Chatter. The May Ball is a gicians, clowns, and jugglers child-oriented dance and par- around every corner. We will ty event. It will be held at the also be bringing back the very Grand Summit Hotel, in Bart- popular Musical chair compe- lett from 1 to 4 p.m. The event tition. includes DJ Dancing that is It is a great pleasure to create appropriate for all ages. It also and offer this event again this includes live entertainment by year. Last years theme was a local artisans, games, prizes, child friendly Marti Gras. We snacks and much, much more. had such a wonderful time we The cost for this event is only just had to do it again. It was $5 per child in the hope that heartwarming to see children families will bring all children of all ages dancing, playing to participate. The ages wel- and creating crafts together. come are one to 16. Younger It’s the hope of Valley Promo- siblings may however be actions to make this an annual companied by older children. event that everyone will want Parents are welcome to at- to be a part of year after year. tend or drop children off to Anyone who would like to do- be picked up promptly at 4pm. nate prizes, or volunteer in any There will be several chap- way, may contact Christina erones available to watch the Howe at 733-7666. All other children. We will also have information, tickets and reser- members of the Miss Mount vations can be made by visiting Washington Valley Teen www.valleypromotions.net.

Page 22 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 Round-Ups Mountain Top Community Orchestra to pay tribute to Mozart CONWAY — The Moun- the "Little G minor sympho- tain Top Music Community ny," shows the darker side of Orchestra’s Spring concert Mozart's genius, as his use of features Mozart's “Sympho- a minor key (G minor) in a ny 25,” along with two less- major work is rare, creating a er-known works, on Sunday, mood of passion and drama, April 28 at 4 p.m. at Salyard's characteristic of the Sturm Center for the Performing and Drang style of the time, Arts, in Conway Village. a time of expression of emo- Mozart composed “Sym- tional extremes and individual phony 25,” recognizable as the subjectivity. opening music for the movie Also being performed is Jo- "Amadeus," in 1773, at age 17. seph Haydn’s “Feldpartie in C This symphony, nicknamed (Divertimento).” A 'Feldpart-

True New England Courtesy The Mountain Top Music Community Orchestra’s Spring concert features Mozart's “Symphony 25,” along with two lesser-known works, on Sunday, April 28 at 4 p.m. at Salyard's Center for the Performing Arts, in Conway tales of scandal Village. ie' is meant to be played in the nity orchestra concerts. often elegiac in tone, mingling and magic at open air, such as at a picnic. Gerald Finzi, best known human pain and natural beau- Originally written in 1765 for as a song writer, was one of ty" – and this piece fits that a wind sextet, it was first pub- the most popular 20th cen- description. the Corner House lished in 1935. It will be per- tury British composers. The Admission is by donation formed in its five movements Ecologue is believed to have at the door. Please come and by the entire orchestra. been the slow movement of support the Valley’s commu- The final piece in the pro- an unfinished piano concerto nity orchestra! Conducted gram, "Ecologue for Piano that Finzi started writing in and guided by maestro Chris and String Orchestra," writ- the late 1920's, but not named Nourse, the orchestra wel- ten by Gerald Finzi, features till after Finzi's death. The comes new players. Recently, Mountain Top Music Center's Ecologue is said to be based several violin and viola players piano and violin instructor on a poem "that was original- have joined. Rehearsals are Ellen Schwindt as piano so- ly meant to be a conversation held at the Kennett Middle loist. Recently, Ms. Schwindt between shepherds." Finzi's School in Conway Village on has been featured as a com- works have been described as Wednesday evenings from 7 poser in several other commu- "lyrical, subtly understated, to 9 p.m.

Entertainment Lounges, Taverns & Pubs Almost There – Albany April 27 – Now Is Now, 9pm April 26 – Simon Crawford Band/ April 29 – Open Mic’ with Ryan St. Onge every Friday @ 4pm Shannon Door Pub – Jackson Village Libby Franck The Conway Café April 25 – Dennis O’Neil & Jon Deveneau, 7pm SANDWICH — Acclaimed articles for the League for April 27 – Every Sat. Mike’s Mobile Tunes Thursday Night Pizza Fundraiser storyteller Libby Franck, of the Advancement of New En- April 26– Marty Quirk 8pm Framingham, Mass., visits gland Storytelling (LANES) The Corner House Inn – Center Sandwich April 27– Marty Quirk 8pm the Corner House Inn’s Sto- newsletter and served on its April 25 - Olga Morrill, Storytelling Dinner April 28– Kevin Dolan & Simon rytelling Dinner Program on Board of Directors. For many Crawford at 7:30pm Thursday, May 2. years she produced a TV show Delaney’s – North Conway A favorite at the Cor- “Tales from Cricket Corner” May 1 – Heather Pierson Band Shovel Handle Pub – Jackson ner House in recent years, on Natick Cable featuring sto- April- Closed for April Franck has performed widely rytelling. This program won a The Inn at Thorn Hill – Jackson throughout New England at Massachusetts Community April 27 – Mike Jewel Wentworth – Jackson venues such as Boston First Television Award in 1994 and April 26 – Ronnie Chase (D) Night, New England Folk 1995. She was also the host- Lyceum – Tamworth April 27 – Ronnie Chase (D) Festival, Three Apples Story- ess of the bimonthly program April 28 – Sundays “Live at the Lyceum”, telling Festival, public librar- “The OutSpoken Word” in 1:30-3:30pm. White Mountain Hotel – North Conway ies, folk clubs, senior centers Metrowest. April 26 – Mike Jewel (D) and historical societies. Don’t miss this opportunity May Kelly’s Cottage – North Conway April 27 – Heather Pierson (D) Describing her upcoming on May 2 to see one of New April 26 – Dennis & Davy (N) April 28 – Mike Jewel Corner House Inn program, England’s premier storytell- April 28 – Irish Seisium, 3-7pm Franck says: “These are true ers! Storytelling Dinners con- Wildcat Inn & Tavern – Jackson Village New England Tales of Scandal tinue every Thursday evening McGrath’s Tavern – North Conway April 28- Croon at the Moon with and Magic! One story has its through the month of May at April 25 – Smoke House Boys, 9pm Jonathan Sarty, 6:30-8:30pm roots in Framingham, Bos- the Corner House in Center April 30- Headwater Guitar Circle 6:30pm ton, Maine, and Alstead New Sandwich. Dinner begins at Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub – North Conway Hoot Night with Jonathan Sarty Hampshire. Another took 6:30 p.m., and the cost is only April 25 – Thursday Trivia Night (N) place in elite colleges all over $19.95 per person. For more April 29– Monday Billiard-Golf Night White Lake Inn and Tavern – Tamworth New England. The last hap- information and reservations, April 26 – Vagabond Blues, 7:30-10:30pm pened in a camp in Maine.” contact the Corner House Inn Red Parka Pub – Downtown Glen April 27 – Open Mic Night, 8-10pm Franck is an active member at 284-6219 or online at info@ April 26 – Now Is Now, 9pm of the storytelling communi- cornerhouseinn.com. (N)=Nightlife, (A)=Afternoon, (D)=Dinner, (B)=Brunch ty, having written and edited The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 23 Calendar

Highway ( former Lenox *Second Tuesday each month: ing. FMI: Elisabeth Swiriduk at lic Library. Monthly meeting Bldg). Experience shows Blood pressure Clinics and VNA 603-323-5100. There are a lim- at 4pm, the third Wednesday of SAVE THE DATE that a group process foot checks at 11:am to 12:00 ited number of seats available, so each month. 7th Annual HONEY DO aimed toward recovery and the last and blood pressure call now to reserve. Remember: AUCTION, Sat., May 4. from the loss of a loved checks. You can do it! CALENDAR OF EVENTS one can significantly *Lunch & games at Silver 5-8:30pm at Red Jacket. enhance one’s quality of Lake Landing. Lunch is at noon, Mount Washington Valley Thursday 4.25 More than 20 Honeys to bid on! life. No registration nec- followed by games or a movie. Choral Society rehearsals are Next Gen,3:30pm. the Con- essary. FMI: F. Gardiner *10:00am Strength, Balance & held in the Kennett Middle way Public’s after school activ- Perry, D. Min, CPC at Stretch with Bobbi Broeme. School Choral Rooms on Mon- ities group for grades 6 to 8, is Ongoing Events 603 662 9552 Wednesday: days. We will gather at 7:00pm. having a casual day with great Last Wednesday of the month: Nancy Farris and George Weiss refreshments ans some conver- Alzheimer’s Support Group Every Tuesday. Walk through Ambulance Blood Pressure Clin- will be with us again this season. sation about new Young Adult meets second and fourth Tues- the Grades at White Mountain ics from 11:45 to 12:45. FMI: MWVChoralSociety@ books and materials available day of each month at the Merri- Waldorf School. 8-9:30am. This *Wii practice from 10:30 to yahoo.com. Share this informa- at the library. Attend and take man House, Memorial Hospital. is a great opportunity to see how 1:30. Practice your golf swing, tion with others who like to sing. home a free book of your choice. Caregivers will find sympathetic Waldorf Education is taught tennis game or bowling. Game Need altos and tenors! Bring a friend! For details all the and knowledgeable support and in the elementary and middle day at 12:30. Play bridge, scrab- library at 447.5552 or visit us on- advice. Info 356 5461 X 194 school classrooms, by educating ble, Cribbage, Canasta, Rummy Open Door Bible Church, line at www.conwaypubliclibrary. the whole child: academically, or board games. 2324 Rt. 16. Next to West Os- org Madison Library; Friday emotionally, socially, and spiri- Thursday: sipee Post Office. Sunday wor- morning, 10am playgroup/pre- tually. Parents only please. FMI: *Belly Dance Class at 9:0am. ship at 9:30am. Wednesday Bi- Conway Public Library. school story time. Social time 603-447-3168 or email info@ *Chair Exercises at 10:30am. ble Study and Prayer at 6:30pm. 10:30am. Story time for 3 & $ for babies and toddlers, parents whitemountainwaldorf.com Friday: Saturday Community Prayer at year olds with stories, action and caregivers, age-appropriate *Swimming at the MWV 9:00am. FMI: Paster John Don- rhymes, and crafts. Older sib- stories FMI Call 367-8545 @ Resale Shops to Benefit An- Aquatic Center after lunch – ovan 508-380-0471. lings and guests are always wel- madisonlib on Twitter for a clue. imals at Conway Shelter. Re- board Center bus Gibson. come. No registration necessary. tail Boutique featuring upscale *Ballroom Dance Class at BINGO! Sponsored by April 25; May 2,9,16 and final Blood pressure checks at the clothing & accessories located 12:30pm. Learn to waltz, fox- Theatre North, every Friday session May 23. Freedom Village Store Tuesday in Norcross Place across from trot, swing, and some Latin night at 6:30pm, doors open at mornings. the Courtyard Café; open Tues. dances. 6 weeks. $30./members. 3:30pm. Located at St. Anne’s Conway Pubic Library. through Sat. 10am to 3pm or $0./non-Gibson members. Hall on School Street, Berlin 4:00pm. There is a meeting of The Cook Memorial Library The Harrison House offering *Stretch, Balance & Strength. Largest payout in the area the Trustees of the Conway Pub- in Tamworth holds “Stories and a variety of domestic goods and 10-11am in the activity room. lic Library. The newly elected Songs” a story time for young much more; located at 223 E. Walk –in –Wednesdays. 9am- board members attend their first children on the first 3 Tuesdays Main St at driveway entrance to “Care for the Caregiver Sup- 4pm. Visiting Nurse, home Care official meeting today. The pu- of each month at 10:30. Tech the shelter Shop or re-purpose port Group” Self-care for those & Hospice of Carroll County, bic is invited. For details about Tuesday is held from 3:00-4:00. your items to help the shelter. caring for a loved one at home is 1529 White Mountain Highway, this day and any of the programs, FMI Michael@tamworthlibrary. Open Tues. Thurs. Sat. & Sun. the focus of this support group NC. Next to Green Granite Inn. call the library ay 447-5552. org 323-8510. 10 am~3 pm. FMI Call 447-5605 that meets Wednesday’s at the Basic health screenings, blood Gibson Center at 12:30pm. No pressure, foot checks, advance Agnes Of God. M&D Pro- North Conway Community Mt. Top Music for babies registration necessary. For more directives, questions about home ductions will be premiering the Legal Services (CLS) has a low (free). Babies from birth through information, call F. Gardner health care services. Free and 3rd show of its 2013 season at cost legal clinic (by appointment eighteen months play interac- Perry, D. Min., CPC at 603- open to the public. FMI: 356- “YourTheatre” Agnes of God is only) every Wednesday in North tive games involving familiar 662-9552. Next session March 7006 or 1-800-499-4171. a powerful gripping drama which Conway. FMI 888-696-3393 songs, rhymes and rhythm. Ev- 20-April 24. tells the story of a novice nun or 473-2002. CLS is a 501 c 3 ery Thursday from 9:30-10:am. Jackson Public Library: On who gives birth and insists that non-profit Check us out at www. For toddlers and their care- “A Course in Miracles, a study the third Thursday of the Month the dead child was the result of a lowpaylaw.org www.nhcommu- giver’s dance, play rhythm and course. Thursday s, 10-11;30am. at 10am. virgin conception. A psychiatrist nitylegal.com acoustical instruments, sing and Bidson Center. Facilitated by Storytime for Toddlers, Pre- and the mother superior of the play games using familiar songs. David Brand. The course is on schoolers & their Caregivers. convent clash during the result- CoDA Meetings a Twelve Step Thursday 10:15 – 11:00 FMI call going, weekly attendance is not This month we are celebrating ing investigation. Come see what Fellowship of men and women 447-4737 necessary. You may join at any Spring & Easter with Stories & happens with Agnes and this all in the development and mainte- time. This is an independent a Craft. 10am. star cast. Show dates are April nance of healthy relationships. MWV Children’s Museum study group, not affiliated with 25, 26, 27. Doors open at 7:00pm Tuesdays at 7pm at Eastern Slope 2936 Rt16 North Conway - Mu- any church, religious group or Kiwanis Club of the Mount and show starts at 7:30pm. Tick- Inn, Gibson Suite, No. Conway sic For Tots held at MWV Chil- organization. Washington Valley meets every ets are $25 for non-members, FMI 207-283-3267 or email Bill dren’s Museum. Mountain Top Wednesday evening at the New $18 for members, students, se- @ [email protected] Music with Sharon Novak every TAOIST TAI CHI offers England Inn and Lodge at 6pm. niors, veterans, and special dis- Friday at 11am. Kids History classes for the beginner, contin- Kiwanis is a global organization counted tickets are also available. Fryeburg Public Library of- Tree House: A safe indoor Tree ued learning and health recovery of volunteers dedicated to chang- Call now to make your reserva- fering FREE Tax Return HELP, House for kids to play in with in North Conway, E Madison, ing the world, one hild and one tion or go online to order tickets. 2.19-4.19. 9am-2pm. Both vol- the near by History Tree exhib- Tamworth and Brownfield ME. community at a time. FMI: 603- 603-662-7591 unteer tax preparers are certified it. Dress-up Drama Center: for In North Conway at the Eastern 722-7267. and trained annually by the IRS Kids 0-9 can dress-up in a mul- Slope Inn Plaza. FMI call 603- Registration is open for the to prepare and e-file both State titude of costumes then put on 356-5581 or visit newengland. Jackson Public Library hosts next Better Choices, Better of Maine and Federal Tax Re- their on performance on the lit- usa.taoist.org. monthly storytime ; held the Health Workshop. A six-week turns. FMI: 207-935-2731. To tle stage. Thomas the Train: kids 3rd Thursday of each month at self-help workshop to help you schedule an appointment. can make an electric train weave St. Margaret of Scotland 10am. The program is free and and your family cope with your in and out of rooms. Also play Church 85 Pleasant Street, Con- open to all. Call the library for long term health care. Sponsored The White Mountain Stamp with a miniature “Thomas the way NH holds a weekly adult more information at 383-9731. by Memorial Hospital and the Club meets twice monthly year- Train” set. Outer Space Exhibit: study program. The study group Visiting Nurse Home Care & round on the second Wednesday kids can wonder thru the outer will meet every Sunday from Gibson Center Carriage Hospice. The weekly sessions at 1:30 PM & on the third Tues- space hallway full of “glow in the 11:00 AM to Noon, in the parish House Thrift Shop. Gently used will be held at the office of the day at 7:00 PM at the home of dark” views and inspire curiosity hall after Sunday service. clothing, housewares, and more. Visiting Nurse Home Care & Barbara M. Savary, 1724 NH Rte of the mysteries of our universe. Monday –Friday 10am -2 ish; Hospice office, Rt. 16 , North #16 on the corner of the South FMI for all events at MWV The Breakfast Club, the Saturday, 9am-1ish. Conway. 3:30-6pm. FMI: 356- end of Bald Hill Road. Everyone Children’s Museum call (603) monthly M&D Productions’ Ex- 5461 ext. 2291. interested in stamps is welcome! 356-2992 or www.mwvchil- ecutive Director meeting is held Carroll County RSVP has FMI 603-447-5461 or email Bar- drensmuseum.org $ 5.00 sug- the 1st Monday of each month recently started Bone Builders, Shannon Door Pizza Fund- bara @ [email protected]. gested donation per child. Some at M&D Productions, call Mark a low impact exercise program raiser: Benefit RENEWS. Roy programs with Healthy Kids at 603 662 7591 to reserve your for seniors who are interested Estes Network for Education in Overeaters Anonymous. 5:30- Gold /Maine Care are free seat. in a mild program to strength- Water Safety. $1 from each pizza 6:30pm at the Ossipee Valley en their bones and muscles. At from 4-11pm will help swim les- Bible Church (near Napa Auto). Recurring Events at the There will be a FREE Adult the Eaton Town Hall on Tuesday son scholarships in the valley. FMI: Vikki at 323-3369. Gibson Center: Learner Study Group meeting and Thursday for 9-10am; at the Mondays: by appointment on Saturdays North Conway Congregational Tin Mountain Spring Nature Loss and Recovery Group. For *Chair Exercise at 10:30am. for 10am-noon at Carroll Acad- Church on Tuesday and Thurs- Program, Author Series, Eastern those who have lost a loved one, *Bowling after lunch. Board emy, 11 Runnell’s Hall, Choc- day for 11am-noonpm. FMI: Alpine Guide. 7pm at the Nature this group meets Wednesday’s the bus and travel to Saco Valley orua ( cross from the Chocorua CCRSVP Monday-Friday, 8am- Learning Center. Editors Mike at 5:30pm at Visiting Nurse, Sports Center; bowl two strings., Library). Focus will be on all 5 4pm at 356-9331. Jones and Liz Willey will intro- Home Care & hospice of Carroll for only $9. content areas: Reading, Social duce their recently published County, 1529 White Mountain Tuesday: Studies, Science, Math and Writ- Friends of the Conway Pub- Field Guide to Alpine Areas of Page 24 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:00p Baseball: Kennett vs Kingswood 3:00p Fryeburg Academy 2:00p Lost in Movies Softball/Baseball 3:00p Conway Library Trustees (4/25) 5:00p TBA 5:00p Charity Chatter 7:00p Harvest Hills 5:30p Remember When 7:30p Baseball: Kennett vs White Mtn 6:00p North Conway Water Precinct (4/24) Regional 7:00p Conway Planning Board (4/25) 9:30p Carroll County Commissioners Friday, 4/26 8:00p Conway Selectmen (4/23) 5:30a Conway Budget Committee (4/24) Wednesday, 5/1 7:30a Let's Move! Sunday, 4/28 5:30a Carroll County Commissioners 8:30a Your Workout 5:30a Baseball: Kennett vs Kingswood 7:30a Let's Move! 9:00a Baseball: Kennett vs Kingswood 7:00a Lost in Movies 8:30a Your Workout 8:30a Your Workout 11:00a Lost in Movies 7:30a Let's Move! 9:00a Harvest Hills 9:00a Rec Weekly 12:00p Recreation Weekly 8:30a Your Workout 9:30a Baseball: Kennett vs White Mtn 9:30a Breakfast With Willie 12:30p Breakfast with Willie 9:00a Charity Chatter Regional 10:00a Softball: Kennett vs 1:00p Left & Right 9:30a Remember When 12:00p Charity Chatter White Mtn Regional 2:00p Conway Budget Committee (4/24) 10:00a North Conway Water Precinct (4/24) 12:30p Remember When 12:00p Harvest Hills 4:30p Baseball: Kennett vs Kingswood 12:00p Pastor Tim 1:00p North Conway Water Precinct (4/24) 12:30p Baseball: Kennett vs 6:30p Lost in Movies 12:30p Fryeburg Municipal Programming 2:00p Carroll County Commissioners White Mtn Regional 7:00p Charity Chatter 7:00p Fryeburg Academy Softball/Basebal 4:30p Harvest Hills 3:00p Conway Selectmen 7:30p Remember When 5:00p Baseball: Kennett vs White Mtn (4/30) 8:00p North Conway Water Precinct (4/24) Monday, 4/29 Regional 5:00p Rec Weekly 9:00p Conway Library Trustees (4/25) 5:30a Fryeburg Academy Softball/Baseball 7:00p Rec Weekly 5:30p Breakfast With Willie 7:30a Let's Move! 7:30p Breakfast With Willie 6:00p Softball: Kennett vs White Mtn Saturday, 4/27 8:30a Your Workout 8:00p Softball: Kennett vs White Mtn Regional 6:00a Conway Library Trustees (4/25) Regional 7:30p Granite State Outdoors 7:30a Let's Move! Tuesday, 4/30 9:30p Conway Selectmen (4/30) 8:00p Inside MWV Education 8:30a Your Workout 9:00a Fryeburg Academy Softball/Baseball 8:30p Lost in Movies 9:00a Charity Chatter 12:00p Charity Chatter Thursday, 5/2 9:00p Eggs & Issues 9:30a Remember When 12:30p Remember When 5:30a Conway Selectmen (4/30) 10:00a North Conway Water Precinct (4/24) 1:00p North Conway Water Precinct (4/24) 7:30a Let's Move! the East. Twenty scientists, ex- Cal Lisa at (603) 374-6241. Laser Tag in Newington. Kids Sunday 4.28 Tuesday 4.30 plorers, naturalists, and land must be registered with the Teen managers from the United States St. Andrew’s in the Valley Center and be from Conway or 2013 Miss Mount Washington Conway Public Library. and Canada have collaborated to Episcopal Church. 2nd Annu- Albany. FMI: 447-8442. Valley Teen Scholarship Event 10:30am. Offers Spring Story create this unique book that cel- al Fundraising English Manor at the Grand Summit Hotel & Tome for 2 year olds with a half ebrates an documents the alpine Murder Mystery Dinner. Dine Theatre in the Woods Char- Conference Center, Bartlett. hour of age appropriate stories, zone. Co-sponsor White Birch on a 4-course meal, courtesy of acter Breakfast. Believe in Books. Young ladies in Grades 7-12 vie songs, and action rhymes. Older Books will be on hand with cop- those wonderful cooks in the Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. for more than $2000 on scholar- siblings and guests always wel- ies for sale. FMI: Donna at 603- kitchen of St. Andrews/ Kirk- Seuss’ The Lorax. 9:30am. ship money in the day-long event. come. No registration necessary. 447-6991. stone Manor. You are welcome Breakfast is $5/person. Children The formal wear and talent com- April 30; May 7,14,21. to bring your own ale or wine. 3 & under are free. Will include petitions, the only portion open Friday 4.26 Help support some great causes. a book swap. Bring a gently used to the public, will begin at 7pm Cook Memorial Library. The church office is 323-8515 book and swap it with another. in the Grand Ballroom. In addi- 5:30pm. Plan to attend a pro- Friday Painters – meet every during its open ours of 9am- Small breakfast, the reading of a tion to the program, Crawford’s gram featuring New Hampshire Friday from 9:00 – 12:30 begin noon, Tuesday-Friday to make storybook about this week char- Pub will be offering a 2 for $20 State Library Director Michael studio work. FMI 356-2787 www. your reservations. Or 986-0232 acter and a visit from the charac- entrée special form 5-6:30pm. York as he provides insight into mwvarts.org Meet in Down- during other times. The feasting ter. FMI: believeinbooks.org Reservations at 374-1900. the library, services and resourc- stairs Gallery of MWVArts, 16 and festivities begin at 6pm. es of the oldest state library in Norcross Place, North Con- Appalachian Mountain Club, Salyards Center for the Per- the nation. York will be avail- way Village. Will have a studio Saturday 4.27 Pinkham Notch Visitor Cen- forming Arts, Conway at 4:00pm. able to take questions and detail schedule available shortly. Bring ter Evening Program Series. Join Maestro Chris Nourse and the state library budget which something of your own to work FREE Adult Learner Study 8pm. Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Mountain Top Community provides services as the Inter-Li- on this week. Group, 10am -noon. Carroll the Headwall-This famous ski Orchestra for a delightful af- brary Loan Vans and other pro- Academy, 11 Runnell’s Hall, comedy, filmed in 1940, follows ternoon of music. Pianist Ellen grams benefiting the public li- Agnes Of God . M&D Pro- Chocorua, NH; across from Dr. Quackenbush to Cranmore, Schwindt will be the soloist in braries. FMI: Marica Burchstead ductions will be premiering the the Chocorua Library. 10 week Wildcat and Tuckerman Ravine. Gerald Finzi’s Eclogue for Piano at 356-8462. 3rd show of its 2013 season at course will focus on all 5 content “hill”arious comedy and a vin- and Strings. The program also “Your Theatre” Agnes of God is area: Reading, Social Studies, tage musical score make this film features Mozart’s Symphony 25 Tin Mountain Spring Nature a powerful gripping drama which Science, Math and Writing. Call great entertainment for the en- and Feldpartie by Haydn. Program Series. Tin Mountain tells the story of a novice nun Elizabeth Swiriduk at 323-5100 tire family. Renewable Energy Initiative ( who gives birth and insists that to sign up. Monday 4.29 TMREI). 7pm. At the Nature the dead child was the result of Leura Hill Eastman Perform- Learning Center. Join TMREI a virgin conception. A psychia- Agnes Of God. M&D Pro- ing Arts Center. 12-4:30pm. The The Mount Washington to find out about renewable area trist and the mother superior of ductions will be premiering the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Stompers Square Dance Club is efforts in your area or in your the convent clash during the re- 3rd show of its 2013 season at presents: Giulin Cesare.FMI: holding a Square Dance Work- home.FMI: Nora at 603-447- sulting investigation. Come see “Your Theatre” Agnes of God is 207-935-9232. shop every Monday night from 6991. what happens with Agnes and a powerful gripping drama which 6:45-9:00pm at the Conway this all star cast. Other show tells the story of a novice nun Jackson Community Church. American Legion on Tasker Hill Wednesday 5.1 dates are April 26, 27. Doors who gives birth and insists that 9am-3pm. Jackson Estate Sale Road, 2nd building on the left. open at 7:00pm and show starts the dead child was the result of a and Bake Sale. Benefits Church Lots of good music, food, fun, Bridgton Recreation Depart- at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 for virgin conception. A psychiatrist Missions and the Jackson Com- excellent exercise and friendly ment hosts a program for wood non-members, $18 for members, and the mother superior of the munity Youth Playground. people! FMI: Arthur447-5527 or carvers 7-9pm each Wednesday. students, seniors, veterans, and convent clash during the result- Barbara 356-5546 This program is free and light re- special discounted tickets are also ing investigation. Come see what Tires for Ice Time. 8am-3pm. freshments will be served. Held available. Call now to make your happens with Agnes and this all Frechette Tire, Passaconaway Conway Public Library, at 26 North High St, which is reservation or go online to order star cast. Other show dates are Rd., Conway. 100% of all NH 6:00pm. Hosts the monthly behind the old town hall in the tickets. 603-662-7591 April 27. Doors open at 7:00pm State Inspections, Tire Rota- meeting of the Mountain Story- Bridgton Ice Rink. FMI: Bob and show starts at 7:30pm. Tick- tions, Tire Balancing, 20% of all tellers Guild. The Granite State Carey at 978-290-1879 or Tom Leura Hill Eastman Perform- ets are $25 for non-members, new tire sales will go directly to Story Swap is coming right up Tash at 207-647-1126. ing Arts Center. 7pm. Hypno- $18 for members, students, se- Kennett Hockey. In addition, on Saturday, May 4. The story- tist Roderick Russell brings his niors, veterans, and special dis- there will be a car wash by do- tellers will be practicing for this Conway Public Library. award winning and hilarious counted tickets are also available. nation. Burgers will be served state-wide event. Potluck re- 10:30am. Offers Spring Story stage hypnosis show in support Call now to make your reserva- at lunch. Please support Kennett freshments. Listeners welcome! Time for Babies less than 2 years of the Sophomore Class at Frye- tion or go online to order tickets. Hockey in their 1st Fundraiser of old with simple books, songs, and burg Academy. The show is ap- 603-662-7591 the 2013-14 Season! Conway Public Library. action rhymes. Older siblings propriate for families. On-stage 10:30am. Family Workshops for and guest are welcome. No regis- participants are strictly volun- Tin Mountain Spring Nature Freedon Public Library. 10am- 1 to 3 year olds and their par- tration necessary. May 1,8,15,22. teers. FMI: 207-95-9232. Program. Birding in the Bog. 2pm. Quilting Class with Rober- ents or caregivers. The “Learn 7am. Meet at Grant’s Store, ta Davison. The 420 fee covers to Play, Play to Learn” sessions WALK-IN WEDNESDAY @ Grant Writing Academy-Part Brownfield. Join bird experts on the materials needed to complete focus on aspects of child devel- Visiting Nurse, Home Care & 2 at the Masonic Lodge in North a weekly bird walk to the Brown- a table runner in your choice of opment and parenting. For the Hospice, 9am-4pm.1529 White Conway, sponsored by Mount field to view the rich diversity of four colors. The kit contains final week, it is Nutrition. Mountain Highway, North Con- Washington Valley Promotions. bird life making its way north to instructions, pre-cut fabrics for way (just past the Green Granite) This seminar will help you clarify rest or nest. Bring binoculars, the top, backing, binding and Thrift Shop at Lovell United Special day-long focus on Na- your thinking and examine your rubber boots,a nd a snack. FMI: batting. Participants will need to Church of Christ. Spring $1 A tional Healthcare Decisions Day motivation for seeking support Donna at 603-447-6991. April bring their own portable sewing Bag. April 15-29. Shop hours are Free resources on advance from private foundations and 27, May 4,11,18, 25. machine. Class is limited to 12, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday care planning, advance directive from other public and private minimum of 4, so be sure to reg- 10am-noon. forms and help completing them. funding sources. Advanced regis- Conway Rec. Department’s ister at the library. FMI: (603) 356-7006 or 1-800- tration and payment is required. Teen Center is going to play 499-4171, www.vnhch.org The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 25 Kids on Skinny Skis Kids on skis, bikes and in the water — lifelong skills By Sally McMurdo benefits come from involving the whole body in a cardiovas- Early spring can be a tough cular workout that stimulates transition time for skiing and muscles, builds strength, coor- biking families, and for writ- dination, and balance in a low ers who write about kids on impact environment. People bikes and skinny skis. To with physical challenges and bridge the gap, I‘m writing mobility issues can move in about another lifelong activity water. Swimming burns calo- - swimming. Like skiing and ries, fights obesity, and is great biking, swimming is a skill you exercise for all ages. Wellness learn and never forget. It’s also comes from doing an activity great exercise for the whole that promotes fitness, con- family. Why wait for summer fidence, relaxation, and fun. - go indoor swimming now at Infants to elders can get this the White Mountain Aquatic from swimming. Center and Purity Spring. Children and adults of all What’s a sport that you can ages benefit from learning do from “womb to tomb?” how to move and breathe in White Mountain Aquatic Center — Courtesy Swimming! Pregnant women the water. The infant and his More than 60 members of the Saco Valley Swim Team pose with Colebrook Team at recent swim meet in to nonagenarians can enjoy mom enjoy swimming togeth- Colebrook. the water world. Even when er, a novice swimmer smiles as of Red Cross “Learn to Swim” you can’t ski or bike anymore, he conquers the backstroke, lessons begins May 6-11 and you can still swim. Swimming an autistic child responds to goes to June 17-22. Sum- is therapeutic for young and water’s sensory stimulation, mer classes are July through aging bodies. Floating and and the arthritic senior moves August. They also offer in- moving in an almost weight- with less pain. Families and fant-parent classes and pre- less environment does won- friends swim together. Ath- school classes. Adult programs ders for coordination, bal- letes challenge each other in include Aqua Zumba, Wa- ance, and strength. Beside, it’s swim meets. Everyone finds ter Aerobics, Monday’s with fun! Look at pictures of peo- their comfort and skill level Maury Water Movement, and ple swimming and you’ll see and enjoys the water. two Masters Workout classes. smiles. Where can you swim and In addition to these programs, Swimming “provides a take lessons? For indoor pool the ever-growing Saco Valley lifetime of safety, health, and lessons, there are two plac- Swim Team practices there wellness benefits,” states the es to go. Purity Spring’s The Mondays through Saturdays. White Mountain Aquatic Mill Indoor Pool and Fitness Check the Web site: www. Center Web site. If you’re Center in Madison offers Red whitemountainaquatic.com or able to swim well, you will Cross “Learn to Swim” les- call 733-5915 for more infor- be comfortable and safe in sons, Drip Drops program mation. the water. My mom called it for infants, toddlers, and pre- For outdoor swim lessons, White Mountain Aquatic Center — Courtesy “drown-proofing” when she schoolers, adult programs, and try your local recreation de- This boy gives swimming a "two thumbs-up.” signed me up for lessons at lifeguarding/WSI programs. partment for summer sched- 447-5680 for details. Brown- To swim well, Maury age three. Drowning is the The current round of les- ules and offerings. In Bartlett, field, Maine offers lessons at McKinney, White Mountain second major cause of ado- sons started on April 15. Call lessons are offered in July. Burnt Meadow Pond start- Aquatics Director, says you lescent deaths in most states. 367-4014 for more details. At Call 374-1952 for details. In ing June 25 (207-935-3800). need to master the 3 B’s-Buoy- If more kids learned how to White Mountain Aquatic’s Conway, lessons are offered at Other recreation departments ancy, Balance, and Breathing. swim at an early age, fewer new facility at New England Conway Lake and Echo Lake might also offer swim lessons Swimming skills are develop- would die in the water. Health Inn in Intervale, a new round June 25 until Aug. 20. Call – check your local one. mental and instructors consider this when teaching floating, breathing, and different kicks and strokes. Each swimmer progresses at there own rate given their comfort in the water and skill development. The cool thing about swimming is you can set your own goals and measure your individual progress – “Yesterday, I swam halfway across; tomorrow, I want to go the whole way.” Once you learn to swim, you’ll never forget how. One of Maury’ seniors was a young ocean swimmer, but stopped in her 40’s. She’s back swimming at 76 and loving it. His oldest student, Dave Ma- son from Fryeburg, learned to swim at his dad’s summer camp when he was about 3 and is still swimming at 96. A 13-year-old Fryeburg student didn’t like team sports, but loves swimming and joined the swim team. WM Aquatics Board member, Nelle Killou- rie, learned when she was 9 Skis, to pg. 27 Page 26 | The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013

North Country Notebook It’s a lot of hard work, with room for some fun If there are any doubts not kind to my perch on a about the magnitude of heat- ridge overlooking northern ing with wood, take a drive New Hampshire, Vermont’s around small towns and the Northeast Kingdom, and countryside. Wood-heating is southern Quebec. As it bull- a huge factor, variously esti- dozed its way south, it scraped mated at 25 to 30 percent, in soil from the northwest side of how people stay warm over my land, pushed it over bed- seven months of cold. rock at the top of the hill, and How do I get seven months? deposited it on the bulk of my Things get chilly during the woodlands. last two weeks of Septem- Unfortunately, it was soil ber, and that’s when people not suitable for hardwood run what we’ve always called species such as maple, yel- chill fires — small, not too low birch, beech and ash. It’s hot fires, just enough to take great for spruce, fir, cedar and the chill off. Proof of this is tamarack, but for hardwood small, steady plumes of smoke I wait until the spot-market — white if the wood is dry, prices are just right and buy blue if the wood is green. Oil seven-cord (plus or minus) burners fire up intermittently. tree-length loads from truck- Wood fires are steady. And the er Justin Frizzell, who hauls it first two weeks of April are of- from logging jobs on nearby ten chill-fire times too. That woodlands. makes seven. Just now there are four I received a letter a while loads of tree-length resting back from a reader, by the alongside the back barnyard. way, questioning the use of Idle passersby might think I’m Courtesy the term “green wood.” He into speculating, to sell logs These amazing woodpile photos came my way via a longtime reader, who got them from the Net, with, as said, among others things, when prices are high. Don’t I usual, no indication of where. That last one is simply amazing. But if you take a drive around small-town ands rural New Hampshire, you’ll find woodpiles their equal and more. “Aren’t all trees green?” I was wish. The fact is that I don’t dumfounded as to how to an- split the three-foot pieces son I resort to what I call the the land, and a way of life that Hampshire and parts of Ver- swer this, but I managed. Ob- before they go into the out- Piggy Bank, a woodshed ad- has never really changed. mont’s Northeast Kingdom viously, this individual hadn’t door furnace’s firebox, saving jacent to the furnace. In that and northwestern Maine. visited much with neighbor- me two steps in the process case the number of touches (This column runs in 13 John Harrigan’s address: Box ing wood-burners. of handling. Minimizing the goes to three (one to cut into weekly papers covering the 39, Colebrook NH 03576, or Some people get their wood number of steps, or touches, is three-foot, one to pile into northern two-thirds of New [email protected]) delivered all cut, split and de- the Holy Grail of wood-burn- the Piggy Bank, one to throw livered. Most people order ers. Six or seven is the norm. into the gaping maw). But for AFTER SCHOOL COORDINATOR/EDUCATOR eight-foot logs and cut them I have it down to two, un- this to work, the logs have to Seeking creative, energetic, reliable professional to work with children into stove-length blocks and less you count hitching onto dry at least two years ahead of aged 6-12 years. Nature, arts, local field trips, hiking, planting a gar- split it themselves. Others, several trees to drag them to time. Hence the several log- den -- lots of room to develop a curriculum and get creative in a sup- like me, get tree-length loads, the furnace, which I don’t. I piles. portive, committed-to-kids environment. Early Childhood or Elemen- which means trees cut from cut the trees into three-foot But we’re getting off the tary Education background required. School-year hours: 11:30-5:30 Monday-Friday minimum; 9:30 to 5:30 is possible. Summer hours: stump to the very top of us- sections, leaving them where subject here, which is that 9:30-5:30 Monday-Friday. able wood. they drop, and the next time if you take a drive around Resumes to: Inquiring minds might I touch them it’s with a pulp- you’ll see plenty of people, Sandwich Children’s Center want to know, “Why is this hook, and straight into the often entire families, getting 54 Maple Street, Ctr. Sandwich, NH 03227 guy living on 165 acres of firebox. their firewood worked up and Attn. Karyn field, and woods having to get I do this from early winter ready for next winter. To me, trees from somewhere else?” to early spring, but from the this is a solid and somehow Answer: The last glacier was first of January to Mud Sea- heartwarming connection to BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Skis, from pg. 26 SAU #3 and now swims in the Masters’ “This summer and I kicked my feet Workout Class, competes in I went swimming, And I moved my arms around, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Peaks to Portland swim, and This summer I I moved my arms around.” brings her children Lilly and might have drowned — “The Swimming Song” GRADES 3-5 Brigham to the swim pro- But I held my breath by Loudon Wainwright III 250 STUDENTS grams. They’re lucky to have opportunities to learn a life- Position will begin on July 1, 2013. Applicant must be long skill. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NH Certified, have a Master’s Degree in School Ad- Not everyone gets the Tri-County Community Action Program, Inc. ministration, and a minimum of 5 years teaching expe- chance to learn to swim. In rience. The winning candidate must show leadership this area, swimming access is Tri-County CAP, Inc., is looking for a CEO who believes in our ability with supervision, Common Core Standards, limited and learn-to- swim poverty-fighting mission, understands organizational transformation, programs scarce. If you don’t and is both excited by challenges and undaunted by complexity. Inclusion, and PBIS Initiatives. Successful candidate go to summer camp or live in a must be highly motivated and dedicated to the process town that offers swim lessons, This organization’s next CEO will ensure that TCCAP’s fiscal, of improvement and organizational excellence. Com- you might grow up not know- compliance, operating, fundraising, marketing, human resource, petitive salary and benefits. ing how to swim. It’s a shame technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively coordinated to miss out on the fun, fitness, and implemented across all segments of the organization. Interested individuals should send a letter of inter- and pleasure of swimming, est, resume, and three letters of reference to Corinne and to be constantly in dan- Interested applicants can get more information, including ger when you’re near water. agency information, a job description and instructions Cascadden, Superintendent, Berlin Public Schools, Learning to swim should be for applying for this position, at http://tccap.org/ceo.htm. 183 Hillside Ave., Berlin, NH 03570 or email as much a priority for kids as TCCAP is an equal opportunity employer. [email protected] on or before Tuesday, April 30, 2013. learning to ski or ride a bike. The Mountain Ear | Thursday, April 25, 2013 | Page 27

Help Wanted WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PJ Noyes is Hiring! 2013-2014 School Year 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic Teaching Staff The 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic will be expected to learn and v use mPulse, the preventative maintenance software, and trou- Middle School Math Teacher bleshoot and repair equipment as production requirements dictate v Art Teacher following all OSHA regulations and guidelines. Must be capable of performing minor electrical repairs. v Special Education Teacher (Elementary) v Special Education Teacher Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; and be computer literate. Strong interpersonal skills are required. (LEA Representative) Knowledge of controls, PLC programming, machining a real plus. One to three years in the maintenance or related fields required. Submit resume to Office of Superintendent of Schools ATTN: Roxanne Hartlen, Admin. Asst. Call 603.707.5134 or email [email protected] for further information. In person applications are not accepted. 14 King Square Whitefield, NH 03598 (603) 837-9363 Web site: www.sau36.org

IMMEDIATE OPENING Workforce Investment Act Vocational Counselor Tri-County Community Action is seeking a person to provide employment assessment, counseling and case management services to Workforce Development Program participants. Position will be based at the NH Works Centers in Conway and Littleton. This is a full-time job with excellent benefits.

We seek a dependable person with: • Experience in vocational guidance, job counseling and case management • Strong organizational & communication skills • Understanding of low-income issues • Reliable transportation For a job description email [email protected].

Submit resume to:

Workforce Position, TCCAP PO Box 367 Berlin, NH 03570

Or email in MS Word to: [email protected]. Please put “Work- force position” as the subject in all emails.

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Our Classified Call the Federal Trade Commission North Country Coins, Old NH Fish and Game, ca. 1890, To complain of discrimination call before embarking on a new business Ads are bearing laws, penalties and seasons on HUD toll free at endeavor. This will protect you and Purrfect! Main Street, moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. 1-800-669-9777. allow you to proceed with confidence. Plymouth, NH. Measures 12”x18”. May be seen at the For The Washington DC area, Coös County Democrat, 79 Main St., please call HUD at 275-9200. This message and number is Sell your provided by the 603-536-2625 Lancaster, NH. The toll free telephone number Salmon Press Regional Classifieds merchandise Price, $4; if mailed, $8. for the hearing impaired is and the FTC. Call 603-788-4939 or email 1-800-927-9275. here! [email protected] You may also call ######### ######### The New Hampshire

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LITTLETON: $700/mo Dec. 1st. Beautiful in Lincoln, 603-838-6528 . Large 2 Call communities Painting/ NH has room bed- Whitefield owner 508-685-7448. with LISBON: available immedi- resort-style ameni- announces Bethlehem: 1 bedreliefroom ately organizationUnion St. GRO ties, is you.Wallpaper the Efficiency apt, , off street VETON: 3 social events following units. $550/mo; parking 1 Bdrm, 1st flr heat BEDROOM and on- No smoking, 2 bedroom, 2 and rubbish 1 1/2 BATH site activities. immediate pets, No bath apt. removal. House for Call opening: Eleven Security deposit $650/mo. Heat $700/month, included rent. Completely 877.977.8737 qu re- and hot no pets. Se- renovat- or visit ired. Utilities and water included, curity $550/mo ed. $650. www cable no deposit required. Utilities not .EquityLifestyle.com included. 603-444-2075 pets. Call Call 603-444-6521. Sugar Hill cluded. in- CUSTODIAN Newspapers 603-989- Your money will bring desperatelyNo pets. Call needed food, BETHLEHEM: 5180. 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Interested references/security per week MO. with Please call for details! parties should re- includes plus security. utilities (heat, electricity washer/dryer a letter send quired. stove, refrigerator No pets. sewer) are not furnishe,d w bayt ethr e& , 2 car Preferred V of interest, Ask about the all paper Call Mark 603- , heat, Non smokerchanges what happened.attached Butgarage , we can allaca tichangeon resume, and 869-5462. hot water and preferred. Landlord. full Rentals 603-253-7811 Interior/Exterior letters two dumpster References required. basement. of reference buy that includes Call John 800-852-8624. 603- $950/per www.PreferredRentals.com to: BETHLEHEM: 616-9495. month, plus • PAINTING Small 1 www We have other utilities. Robert Nelson, bedroom .kneenrealty.com Call Isaac • WALLP Principal the website apt. Ground LITTLETON: Nwhatice happenslistings.. ..next... daytime 314- APER floor. LISBON: one 2 bed- 418-5911. 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Franco- to down- Button Up the “Employment” 1-877-766-6891 Management nia town. $725 section 603-641-2163. at Realty. 603-823-5885. includes heat, Sec. Dep + $575 rent. garbage Insured Applications Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 removal, off will be accepted EXCEPTIONAL ONE street parking, Call John Littleton lawn care, until the position BEDROOM AP - Large Studio non smoker/pets. (603) 801-3513 is filled. ARTMENT, Apartment, 603- The Littleton. Must be seen to Main St. 838-6528 Lincoln-Woodsto or place online 24/7 at: Heat, ck Cooperative School be appreciated. Includes utilities included. Meredith LITT is an equal opportunity District $600 Call area: New House w/Garage, LETON employer www.newhampshire complete kitchen, heat, 603-444-7776. BEDROOM 1 Edge Automobiles between 12-5, Mon-Sat. apt, 1 bath 1 Bedroom, of Town hot water, rubbish remov- waterfront, 3rd Floor $1300/mo. Ford, Lincoln, Mercur pets okay 1 lakesandmountains.com al, laundry facility Littleton - 2 with , Bedroom, 1st $575/mo., y, , park- bedroom, garage, August- Floor w/Heat & HW Toyota & Pre-owned! INSURAN ing. For responsible, Main St. $675/mo June. 1 Bedroom $500/mo., CE PROF Heat, $600/mo. Oversized w/Heat Visit our website: ESSION discerning tenants. Quiet. utilities included. utilities. plus 2 3rd Floor Apt. & HW Hadloc AL No Call 508-740- Bedroom, 2nd $550/mo., www.irwinzone.com k Group/Best Eames Realty smoking, Floor w/Heat & Insur no pets. Call 9035. 2 Bedr $650/mo., HW a family-owned ance, Deadline: between 12 noon - 5 pm. oom, 1st or w/Heat 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE insurance 603-444-6223 SOUTH Office 2nd Floor & HW has an opening agency, Mon-Sat. 603-444-7776 ST (155) Large Space 4 WD SUV in our FOR RENT bedroom, 2 $700/mo. , Great condi- Depar Personal Monday 10:30AM IN BETHLE- 1st floor $400/mo., tion, Only tment. Applicant Lines HEM: 2 or LITTLETON- por Presidentwith George H.W. 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