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CONWAY — Kennett Middle School principal Kevin Richard is proposing a reduction from four to three teaching teams in his 2012-13 budget due to a projected drop to 289 students next year. A team consists of four teachers (math, science, social studies and language arts) who team-teach a group of students. The teams offer a coordinated plan for the students while allowing teachers the flexibility to individualize instruction. Board member Randy Davison believes cutting a team — four teachers — would represent a financial savings of $198,722. Reducing a team at the middle school has been a topic of discussion for the past few years. It was on the chopping block last year, but survived the cut after nearly 300 people turned out to a board meeting and urged members to preserve it last December. Enrollment was 319 students last year and is down to 312 this fall with a projected continued drop to 289 for 2011-12. The school board’s budget committee voted 5-3 not to reduce a team for 2011-12, but deemed it the first area to explore for cuts in the 2012-13 budget. The board will vote on the proposed cut this Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center at the Kennett Middle School. Richard, who conceded a few years ago that when enrollment got down to 300 students that it might be time to look at a cut, thinks the four-team approach is paying educational dividends. He said it doesn’t have to be a four or three team option only; it could be a variation and possibly a three and a half team approach. Currently there are 152 seven graders at the middle school (which projects to 142 for next year) broken up into two teams. There are five staff members for those teams covering math, science, social studies, language arts and reading. According to Richard, only in one block a day are all five teachers holding classes at the same time. Each teacher is contractually provided a prep block, thus students are only slotted in four classes. He said team time is provided when students attend unified arts There are currently 74 students in Team 1 with an actual class size of 16.3 students and 78 students in Team 2 with an actual class size of 18.3 students. The lowest class size is 14 students for reading while the largest is 23 for pre-Algebra. Currently there are 162 eighth graders at the middle school (which projects to 147 for next year) also broken up into two teams. There are five staff members for those teams covering math, science, social studies, language arts and either world language or literacy. Actual class size for Team 3 is 19 students and for Team 4 the actual class size is 19.1 students. The lowest class size is 14 students for language arts while the largest is 26 for Span-
ish. “Current class sizes include nine classes with less than 15 students with four classes over 25,” according a handout provided by Richard. “Of the 80 core academic classes in seventh and eighth grades, the median class size is 18 with an average class size of 18.15.” Included in the handout, Richard offered a potential three-team configuration for 289 students. There would be three teams with 97 students on each. There would be five staff members per team. According to Richard, if the students are evenly distributed into five classes (one block/day) it would equal a class size of 19.4 students. When there are four blocks a day and only four classes, the class size would balloon to 24.25 students. Last December, Richard pointed out that of the 13 schools within an hour of Kennett Middle School, his costper-pupil was the fifth lowest. Kennett, according to Richard’s data, was $13,959. Gorham was lowest at $11,989 followed by Kennett High, $12,107; Laconia (pre-construction), $12,566; Berlin, $13,314; Lin-Wood, $13,903; Kennett Middle School, $13,959; Gilford, $14,903; Kingswood Regional Middle School, $14,216; Conway Elementary School, $14,704; Interlakes, $14,774; Josiah Bartlett Elementary School, $15,142; Littleton, $15,583; Madison Elementary, $16,036; Jackson Grammar, $16,369; Profile, $16,735; Moultonborough, $17,111; K.A. Brett School in Tamworth, $18,755; and Freedom Elementary, $18,889. “Teachers make a difference in the classroom,” Richard said. “We have had increased student achievement (under the four-team configuration).” In a three-team configuration, Richard believes there would be a need to add an additional special education teacher. “With the reduction,” he said, “students who struggle can reach out for assistance.” Board member Lynne Brydon remains concerned about going from four to three teams. “Even with four teams now my son has a lot of students in his science class,” she said. “I’m very concerned how the schedule is going to look for the average student, I’m concerned about the numbers. With 25 students in a class now, are we going to end up with 30 if not more in a class? Everyone needs to understand this is a difficult age and it becomes even more challenging when the numbers get that high.” Richard recalled 16 to 18 years ago there was a three-team format at the middle school with 27 to 29 students per class. Jane Gray, of Eaton and chair of the SAU 9 Board and member of the Conway School Boar’s Budget Committee, pointed out the fourth team was added at the middle school when enrollment was over 400 students. “I think it’s time to make the cut,” she said. “I think we should be very careful,” Brydon replied. “To try to dismantle something just to save $150,000 is not very much.”
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or to register for Friday’s class, contact Suzanne Silvermoon at (207) 831-0868 or email indigo.8.yoga@gmail.com. Author Robin Taylor-Chiarello Presents ‘The Blue Lobster.’ Author Robin Taylor-Chiarello, accompanied by a 5-foot-tall Mr. Homarus Americanus, will present “The Blue Lobster,” a children’s book about what it is like to be different, at 1 p.m. at Freedom Elementary School, 40 Loon Lake Road, Freedom. More information is available online at www.robintaylor-chiarello.com. Toddler Story Time. Madison Library holds toddler story tame at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Stories, rhymes, and movement for little ones with a seasonal theme. Call 367-8545 for information. Barbecue Dinner. American Legion Post 46 Tasker Hill Road in Conway will have a barbecue pulled pork and brisket dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., with music following from 7 to 11 p.m. All proceeds will go towards helping Veterans families at Christmas. K.A. Brett School 4th Annual Benefit Auction. The Tamworth PTA will hold a benefit auction to raise funds to support school enrichment programs. Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and gift certificates will be auctioned. The public is welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the auction begins at 6 p.m. at the K.A. Brett Cafeteria. Dinner and refreshments will be available for purchase. For a complete list of items visit: http://tamworthpta.info/ index.htm. Auctioneer services provided by Tom Troon & Sons. Jazz Artist Tish Oney At Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Jazz Artist Tish Oney will perform at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the box office by calling (207) 935-9232 or online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac. The theatre is located at 18 Bradley Street on the Campus of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg.
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spruce and pine cones will be used to decorate wreaths. There is a $15 fee. Call 447-6991 for reservations. Children’s Gift Making Workshop. Children can enjoy creating unique tree ornaments and decorating holiday cookies at the children’s gift making workshop presented by The Children’s Ministry of the Chocorua Community Church. The event is at Runnells Hall between 9 a.m. and noon. Snacks will be served around 10:30 a.m. Key Club Members from Kennett High School will be assisting along with volunteers from the Chocorua Community Church. Donation is $3 per child. For more information call Pastor Kent Schneider at 662-6046. Toy Drive. The American Legion Riders Chapter 12 Post 46 of Conway will be holding two toy drives this weekend. One, Bury the Bike Toy Drive will be held today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Settlers Green. The other, Fill the Limo Toy Drive will be held today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Family Dollar. All gifts collected will be going to Angels and Elves. Community School Holiday Fair. Students and families of The Community School on Bunker Hill Road will usher in the festivities of the holiday season with their 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. holiday fair, with crafters and artists, a Festival of Trees, a bargain bazaar for children, a cookie walk and luncheon items for sale. For more information, call 323-7000 or visit the school website www.communityschoolnh.org. Moultonborough PTA Holiday Fair. The Moultonborough PTA will be holding its annual holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moultonborough Central School. There will be crafters, a bake sale, kid’s crafts and games, The Cafe and more. Christmas wreaths and trees will be for sale in front of the school. Santa will be visiting at 10 a.m. for pictures with the kids, and there will be music by Dave Young. A ‘Big Ticket Item Raffle’ will also take place and includes a grand prize of $500. The drawings will be held at 1 p.m. at the school. Tamworth Guild Christmas Fair. The Tamworth Guild’s annual Christmas fair is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature gift baskets, silent auctions, “like new” gift table and baked goods. The Tamworth Community Guild was established in the 1890’s and continues to work to raise funds for good causes within the community. For more information and to volunteer call Millie Streeter at 323-7331. Seton Society Christmas Sale. The Seton Society will hold a Christmas sale at St. Elizabeth A. Seton Church in Fryeburg, Maine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quality collectibles from a Lovell estate, Dept. 56 Villages, Bryers Choice carolers, Annalee dolls, Impossible Dreams, Lenox figurines, and lots of traditional decorations. Cookie Walk. There will be a cookie walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes, corner of Route 113, and Main Street in Tamworth Village. Select a decorative container or bring one from home, choose from over 40 varieties of homemade holiday cookies, pay $7 per pound, including container. Complimentary hot cider. Call 323-8585 for more information. Garden Club Wreaths Sale. Ossipee Garden Club will have table at the Ossipee Concerned Citizens Christmas Fair at the Ossipee Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Fair in Denmark. The Denmark Congregational will
be having its annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fair will include crafters, a silent auction, a cookie walk and homemade doughnuts. A luncheon of chili, soup and sandwiches will also be offered. Christ Episcopal Church Christmas Faire. Christ Episcopal Church invites one and all to their annual Christmas Faire to be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the church hall located at Pine and Main Street (Route 16) in North Conway Village. The Episcopal Church Women, church parishioners and their friends have been hard at work to prepare for this festive occasion. Free coffee will be served throughout the day and this year the highlights include a food table with offerings of delicious baked goods, gourmet vanilla extract, homemade baked beans, specialty cheddar cheese, a cookie walk, thrift shop raffl e, a sale of handcrafted items and more. A luncheon will be served consisting of hot chicken casserole, gelatin salads, rolls and butter, a dessert bar and coffee or tea for only $5. For more information please contact the church office at 356-2062. or visit the website christchurchnorthconway.blogspot.com. Pop Up Holiday Boutique. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Poca Design (Maggie Porter) and Wholly Tara will be at Mocha Rizing, 25 Main Street in Center Sandwich from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow for a Pop Up Holiday Boutique. From 5 to 7 p.m. today there will be Wine and Whatever for the social shopper. Shop Til You Drop. The fifth annual Shop Til You Drop, “S.T.U.D.,” is today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brownfield Community Center, with craft sale, bake sale, local businesses and kids room. All are welcome to come get your Christmas shopping done, have your picture taken with Santa, and enjoy lunch and a horse drawn sleigh ride. Free admission; door prizes. Hosted by the Brownfield Recreation Department Call (207) 935-3800, visit www.brownfieldrecdept.com or email brownfieldrecdept@yahoo. com for more information. St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church Boughs and Bonbons Christmas Fair. St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, located at 678 Whittier Road (Old Route 25) in Tamworth, will hold its annual Christmas fair, Boughs and Bonbons, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on this event or church services during Advent and at Christmas, call St. Andrew’s at 323-8515. Huggins Hospital Aid Sale. Huggins Hospital Aid will hold a fundraiser sale at the collection center barn on Route 109A in Wolfeboro (first driveway after town garages) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include antiques, books, art, collectibles, furniture, household, sports, toys. For more information, visit the Facebook page Huggins Hospital Street Fair. Indoor Yard Sale To Benefit Angels And Elves. John Fuller’s Student Council is hosting a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Fuller’s gymnasium. Proceeds will benefit the John Fuller school community and Angels and Elves. There is also an ongoing basket raffle. Themed baskets will be on display and tickets will be sold 1 for $1 and 6 for $5. The drawing for baskets will be held on Friday Dec. 9. All proceeds from the basket raffle will benefit Angels and Elves.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous is meeting at the Gibson Center in North Conway from 8 to 9 p.m.
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Paul has a point in stance on aid to Israel To the editor: “What if conservatives who preach small government wake up and realize that our interventionist foreign policy provides the greatest incentive to expand the government.” — Ron Paul before the US House of Representatives, Feb. 12, 2009 It baffles me how some conservatives who rail against the excess and waste of big government here at home, in particular its uncanny ability of mismanaging and squandering away our money, still have this benevolent view of government when it comes to our meddling abroad. Not only that but how can we with a strait face decry the welfare state (socialism) here at home, all the while endorsing free handouts to other nations paid for by our tax dollars? Foreign aid to Israel is often a popular point of controversy when discussing our foreign policy. As is often the case the media prefers shocking sound bites rather than critical analyses in order to shape our opinions on the topic. We are encouraged to believe in this two dimensional world view that all Israelis love the idea of America financing their country. What you may not know is that many prominent Israelis including Israeli economists Ran Dagoni, Yoel Bainerman, Alvin Rabushka, the late Rabbi Meir Kahane, as well as groups including the Jewish Task Force, the
Zionist Freedom Alliance, and the Manhigut Yehudit faction of the Likud Party have long advocated for an end to U.S. foreign aid to Israel. These groups insist that Israel must develop her own economic strength and move towards more freemarket economic reforms as a means of boosting national prosperity and strength. Even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that foreign aid may do more harm than good, and proposed efforts to wean Israel off of American military aid payments. The Jewish Task Force, states among its principles a commitment to: “An immediate end to all U.S. foreign aid, even to a genuine friend and ally like Israel, which is harmed rather than helped by her counterproductive dependency on America’s addictive welfare handouts. Hoover Institution Fellow Alvin Rabushka says that aid to Israel hurts Israelis: “Free money is the scourge of Israel’s economy. It is the difference between a free, prosperous Israel and a statist, dependent Israel. Before U.S. aid began flowing, Israel’s economic performance rivaled that of the high-growth Asian Tigers. Since then, Israel’s growth rate has fallen by more than half.” So perhaps Congressman Ron Paul does have a point. Patrick Keeley North Conway
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Recently I was listening to Tina Fey’s conclusion that the motives behind this Bossypants, a memoir. She remarked that type of unwanted street attention is most when asked, she first knew she was a woman often masking aggressive and misogynist (as opposed to a girl) when a random man on impulses that we continue, as a society, to the street made an inappropriate comment tolerate in our young heterosexual men. toward her, insinuating that he was interIt is often said, and I believe, that rape is ested in her sexually. It brought to mind the a crime of power, not sex. But it is a crime time, at age 12, when I was whistled at by that inherently is vastly more often commitsomeone in a passing car. I remember feelted by men on women, and that makes it an ing instinctively frightanomaly. There is nothened. At that age, in ing that could more suc1971, I had no idea Last week my teenage daughter and cinctly say to a woman, what rape was, but “I hate you” than rape. a friend were walking near Settler’s somehow I felt threatI propose that comened. I did not wel- Green. They experienced what they ments made by male come the attention and called “mind rape:” men staring at strangers to females are it confused me. And in a non-physical manifesthem, from a car, and then slowly Fey’s memoir, she goes tation of that feeling. I following them for several hundred would even go further to on to say that many of her friends were first feet. Both girls felt threatened and in say that women who find “ushered” into womanit flattering might need danger. hood through similar to look inward into what means. about verbal assault Obviously, these they find complementacky displays by boys tary. Young women who and men toward women and girls are expeidentify this behavior as disturbing and rienced differently by different people. But unacceptable are much less likely to find I’ve never met a woman that has enjoyed themselves capitulating in unhealthy and it under any or all circumstances, and I’ve abusive relationships, and guard to protect never met a man who’s done it to impress a themselves from situations where they are woman. So what gives? Are we experiencunsafe. ing an assertion of power under the guise of Lastly, I wish I could give every man on complement? A bonding rite of passage for the face of the Earth a week in a woman’s adolescent males? Or is it just crappy manshoes. It wouldn’t matter the size, shape, ners? color, class, country or background of the Last week my teenage daughter and a woman. It would be important that this friend were walking near Settler’s Green. experience happen in the body of a woman They experienced what they called “mind who has gone through puberty. Maybe rape:” men staring at them, from a car, and instead of struggling to explain to our then slowly following them for several hunboyfriends, partners and husbands our dred feet. Both girls felt threatened and in unique vulnerability and instinctual selfdanger. This is not as easy to explain away preservation, they would understand. as I would like to think. Sociologically, it is But two actions are necessary if we are to hard to know what the men’s intent was. combat this nonsense. One, teach our girls There were three of them, all a great deal and women how to protect themselves, act older than the girls that they were focused defensively, and to not be afraid to learn on. As I encouraged the girls and we brainhow to set limits with this type of behavstormed how they could have gotten help if ior. And secondly, to teach our boys and things had become more dangerous, I wonmen that a “wolf whistle” is neither a complement nor an invitation, but a disgustdered aloud to them what they thought the ing reminder of a lack of respect toward men were after. Without hesitation, they women and girls that continues to be persaid, “they wanted to scare us.” I struggle petuated within our culture. to remind myself that malevolent motives may be beyond my comprehension, even Jen Bella is a psychotherapist and mom. though I have been a psychotherapist for She lives in East Conway. over 20 years. I increasingly come to the
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Thanks to road crew for timely repair of bridge over Lovell River To the editor: On behalf of our family and all the land owners along the Marble Road we would like to publicly express our gratitude for the excellent and timely repair of the bridge over the Lovell River and the road as well. When the bridge was ruined by the flooding associated with Tropical Storm Irene in late August we wondered if it all could be repaired before winter, and quite frankly, were anxious about our ability to cope with the situation.
With a heavy work load, and many miles of roads to care for, the Town of Ossipee Highway Department not only got the job done, but built us a temporary walking bridge to use while the new bridge was under construction. These folks are our neighbors and show a spirit of helpfulness that is is exemplary for all public employees and private as well. Judith and Michael Glick Ossipee
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Forget same sex marriage, fight for fiscal sanity To the editor: One would have hoped that, with the country on the edge of economic implosion, we’d have more pressing business than how New Hampshire defines marriage. In a Nov. 23 letter, Rep. Frank McCarthy seeks instructions on this issue from his constituents. I hope they’ll see this as an opportunity to tell him: “Forget same sex marriage, and get back to the job you do so well, which is fighting for fiscal sanity.” In his letter Rep. McCarthy, one of my local heroes, invokes a tired tautology: “Marriage is a union of a man and a woman.” Actually marriage, in its civil aspects, is like any other legal institution: exactly what the Legislature says it is — no more, no less. The specialized legal partnership created by the state and called “marriage” is no more inherently limited to a union of one man and one woman than is a corporation naturally limited to a certain number of directors — these are simply legislative choices, subject to alteration whenever circumstances warrant. Confusion arises in the case of marriage because the state uses the same
term as that employed to describe the relationship existing apart from the state, and long pre-dating it. This is the “marriage” sanctified by churches, social groups and custom, which many feel rises to a far higher level of meaning than anything any state engenders. That marriage is born of feelings and values lying far outside the civil orb, is whatever the participants say it is, and has no need for state sanction. While I’m not Rep. McCarthy’s constituent, my advice is that, if he feels the need to attend to this issue, he seek legislation taking the state out of the “marriage” business altogether. Let us mere mortals define the incidents of a civil partnership, available to any couple meeting certain age and consanguinity requirements, and disposing of the legal rights and responsibilities of those registering under it. Let God, one’s neighbors, family and friends, and the parties to the union define sacred “marriage” as they will, and bid the rest of us to mind our own business. Maynard Thomson Freedom
Marriage should be a bond between man and woman To the editor: I for one am sick and tired of the gay community trying to turn a sacred sacrament such as marriage into a something that is certainly not deserved. I understand by me mentioning this subject or even writing about it I will be shunned as a gay basher. So be it; I really don’t care. I will write what every wholesome red blooded heterosexual married American (man and woman) is thinking. Marriage is something that should absolutely, without a doubt, be a bond between a man and a woman and should not be down-played as anything else. If you gays want to make your mark on these United States or state by state then create something of your own such as a Civil Union and stick by that. Yes, you and your partner should be able to be on each others insurance, for tax purposes or whatever the case may be. But sorry for you marriage was already claimed. I understand Love is Love and for one reason or another gays were born. But please, let’s not down play what exactly goes along with love between a man and a woman; it is being capable to procreate to pass on blood to blood, gene to gene, i.e. create a family, a generation of ones family tree. I’m sorry — how natural is it to procreate and create a beautiful child between a man and a man or a woman and a woman? You can’t even come close; what gays do during the act of sex is just not natural. So, therefore you should not be in the same category as marriage. You are not the same as heterosexuals you are a union between two
people, period, end of story. Not even close. The actual act of love making between gays is just stomach-churning. This may seem harsh but a fact is a fact. Natural is Natural and that is not Natural. But, of course, this country and even this state and now even lovely District 1 and all districts across this state of ours are attempting to turn marriage into something of a circus and I for one am just sickened by it. Hey McCarthy, you want to hear from your voters because that’s what you are, a representative of the voters. Well let me enlighten you, your voters knew the stand you take on marriage and yet you were voted in. Surprise, I believe there is a reason for that. Don’t waiver, stick to your guns. Marriage is a sacred bond between a man and a woman period end of story. They voted for you because of your stand on certain subjects. Be a man and believe what you believe. I am not in your district but I wish you the best of luck you are certainly going to need it. There wow, do I feel better. I am sure I will get a lot of feedback and to be frank, bring it on. I have large shoulders; I can handle whatever you dish out. I will now sleep well knowing that I am married to a woman and was able to have children with my wife. Your lifestyle will never be able to say that. Good luck and God bless America. I’ve been happily married for 20 years. Bruce Cochrane Center Ossipee
Child poverty nears 25 percent in United States To the editor: According to CBS’s 60 Minutes, almost one in four children in America are living below the poverty level. One in four. Meanwhile, Republicans are fighting to keep taxes on millionaires at historic
lows and pay for it by cutting social programs. If you also think this is shameful, let Rep Guinta and Senators Ayote and Shaheen know it. Art Micallef Bartlett
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PainCare, Public Service of New Hampshire and others for coming through with donations and aid. Janice Crawford of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce concurred, and said the response to the possible cancellation via the Sun's Facebook page and news stories shows that local residents, businesses and town officials care deeply about continuing local holiday traditions. She also said it has demonstrated that there is a need for business members and residents to get involved to ensure that events are well-planned and funded. In past years, the Conway Christmas parade and tree lighting have always been presented by the Conway Village Area Chamber of Commerce, but that organization dissolved in May. The larger Mount Washington Valley Chamber agreed to take over the running of the Conway Information Booth, but not the events that had been run by the Conway chamber. The Mount Washington Valley Chamber as part of that mission tried to improve the health of the conifer that is used for the tree lighting, as it suffers from blight. In the process, Crawford said, it was discovered that many of the tree lights were in bad condition. Although she alerted former Conway chamber members of the bulbs' poor condition, nothing was done regarding the need for new bulbs or about the planning of the annual parade. That's what led to the last-minute effort by the MWV Skating Club to help put lights on the tree, according to Crawford and chamber employee Melody Nester, who is a member of the MWV Skating Club. Both said that Nester wanted to replace them with high-quality LED, low-energy-use lights, but ran out of time and also was unable to find enough during Thanksgiving week prior to her leaving the area for the holiday. With no time seemingly left, the decision was made to not hold the events — but the response by town and business officials and residents to that announcement led to the activity of the past two days to make a go of the tree lighting. The parade remains canceled for this year, however. Hot chocolate and more The tree lighting will involve hot chocolate, caroling and more, notes Nester. “Free hot chocolate and refreshments
will be provided courtesy of a variety of donors including Walmart North Conway, White Mountain Cupcakery, Leavitt’s Country Bakery, North Conway Hannaford and Shaw’s Supermarkets. Other generous contributors include PainCare, Public Service of N.H., and The Conway Daily Sun for buying some new lights and the Town of Conway for safety testing some of the lights previously used on the tree, and the Conway Fire Department for removing the old lights and hanging the new ones. And also Frank Hastings and Hussey Farm for help getting Santa and his sleigh to pay a visit,” notes Nester. The tree lighting will be followed by the MWV Skating Club's Holiday on Ice Show at the Ham Arena at 6:45 p.m. General admission is $8, with a limited number of general admission tickets being made available for free through a sponsorship by Northway Bank. Children 6 and under are also free. These tickets may be obtained in a first-come, first-served basis through any of the local schools or by contacting Madeleine Ryan at 986-1650. Also sponsored by Northway Bank is a visit and free photo with Santa from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Northway Bank's Conway branch on West Main Street. More planning Crawford and Sires agreed that in addition to new lights, one outcome that has come out of the past two days has been a recognition of the need for greater collaboration and discussion between the business community and the town regarding events. Crawford also hopes that Conway residents will create a village association to present Conway events, much like the North Conway Village Association in North Conway. The North Conway Village Association works as a subsect of the larger Mount Washington Valley Chamber. She suggested this week that a meeting could be held this winter to discuss with town officials, the chamber and the community how to best coordinate and market events. “It's been great to see the response, and what is important to the community and how to be able to provide for it. Events don't just happen — they take a lot of planning and involvement,” said Crawford, who added, “I am happy to see the relationship building that has come out of this between the town, the chamber, the business community and residents.”
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The Carroll County jail in Ossipee following Thursday’s escape. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO) ESCAPE from page one
All county buildings in the vicinity of the jail immediately went into “lock down” mode. Police were checking motorists at the intersection of Route 16 and Route 28 in Ossipee. Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, N.H. State Police and the Ossipee, Wakefield, Effingham, Tamworth and Tuftonboro police
departments were all involved in the search. Hobson is 5-foot-6 and weighs 135 pounds. He has a slight build and a goatee. He is believed to be wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. According to the Advertiser Democrat’s jail logs, Hobson, of Alfred, Maine, was arrested in Carroll County on Nov. 7. In addition to burglary, he was also charged with violation of bail conditions and criminal mischief.
(Last Row L-R) Kathy Bertrand, Paul Surette, John Hoffman, Dick Conway, Randell Smith, Tom Shaw (Middle Row L-R) Barrie Conway, Mary Walden, Pat Hoffman, Daune Smith, Peggy Santuccio, John Santuccio, Chet Walden (Front Row L-R) Steve (guide), Gloria Shaw, Mary Ann Surette, Christine Flemming, Gayle Baker, Amos & Rich (guides)
“Out of Africa” November 1-10, 2011
Conway, NH —- Gayle Baker and her Valley Travelers have just returned from Kenya having spent 9 days touring Karen Von Blixen’s home, The Elephant Orphanage, Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary and participating in several game drives. According to Gayle’s travelers - “Touring Africa was truly a life changing experience!”
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Valley gets ready to welcome wounded warriors BY CLAIRE FLYNN Most of us have wonderful memories of gathering with family and friends to celebrate the wonders of Christmas. However, for wounded veterans, this season can be bittersweet, a reminder of explosions and debilitating injuries. Could one family, one community, help wounded warriors escape the daily pressures of coping with disabilities, finances, and emotions? That’s exactly what Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Carrier of Jackson, and their children and grandchildren decided to do in 2008. “We wanted to give these wounded veterans and their families a Christmas they can look forward to and remember for a lifetime,” said Dr. Carrier. Working with the Wounded Warrior Project, the Carriers adopted two military families, bringing them to Jackson for an old-fashioned New England Christmas. That was the beginning of the Christmas Can Cure tradi-
Eddie and Sarah Platt and their sons Kyle, age 7, Johnny, age 3, Kaleb, age 2, and Justin, age 9.
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John and Amy Oliveira and their children Victoria, age 8, Maria, age 5, and Joao, age 7. from preceding page
another painful episode when he was on an aircraft over northern Iraq with the Navy. “From the radio, we could hear Iraqi gunfire at our troops, so we dropped a bomb. But then there was silence – we had lost radio contact. We spent a nerve-wracking four days thinking that we had been responsible for friendly-fire deaths.” He later learned that the troops were fine. But it was an innocent question from a reporter in 2003 that broke John. “It was after a day of combat, and we were back on the Roosevelt. The reporter asked me how it felt to lose someone in combat. I couldn’t answer. I just lost it. My staff had to drag me to an office,” John admitted. He was medevaced from the carrier one day after his combat operations ended. Sadly, even home in Norfolk, Va., John fell through the cracks. No one from the Navy contacted him for six weeks to begin assessment and counseling. And even after he was cleared for work, he didn’t show up. And again, no one looked for him. In January 2004, after 17 years in the Navy, John submitted his resignation papers. However, it was not until that December that he got into the VA system and began getting the help he desperately needed. “PTSD causes major depression and anxiety,” John explained when he talked about staying up all night, looking out windows, and then, deprived of sleep, sleeping all day. “And then there are problems with alcohol and drugs and suicide attempts. Most people just don’t understand what we go through.” John never left the house, either. Amy, John’s wife, was also in the Navy. In 2004 she was given two options for a new assignment: Italy, with John and their 1-year-old daughter, or Japan – alone. “It was a terrible choice,” she recalled. “There weren’t any VA facilities for John in Italy, and I didn’t trust him alone with our daughter. I’d come home from work many times, only to find him asleep on the couch, with our baby daughter on the floor, crying, and in a wet diaper. How could I leave them?” Amy resigned, and they moved to Amy’s home in Washington State, thinking that her family would be able to provide some of the support they needed. However, this was the first time her family met John. “They didn’t understand PTSD and couldn’t deal with John’s strange behavior,” she explained. “I had to quit work and stay home to take care of John and our daughter.” Later that year, they moved to New Bedford, to be near John’s family. Yet living in New Bedford didn’t help. John still stayed awake at night, peering out windows. He left the house only for treatments at the VA hospital, “because I felt safe there,” he admitted. “But I was never able to take my children to play in the park across the street.” It was only last year, in July 2010, that John was given his service dog from NEADS (National Education for Assistance Service Dogs), Canines for Combat Veterans. Now, John sleeps at night, knowing that Lois is vigilant. In August 2010, the Wounded Warrior Project invited John and Amy to attend a conference in Jacksonville, Fla. John needed clothes. “It was a major victory,” said Amy, “that John left the house to shop at a nearby mall. And that’s only because of Lois.” Life is finally getting better for John, Amy, and their children, Victoria (8 years old), Joao (7 years old) and Maria (5 years old). John is active with the Wounded see WARRIORS page 12
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Warrior Project. He talks to groups about service dogs, PTSD, and how to get into the VA system. Amy is a Visiting Nurse for the Veterans Administration. The children now play outside with John. For so many years, the children saw only a father who was quick to anger, unreliable, and seemed to be in another world. But it’s a very different John now. “Because of my PTSD, I have heightened awareness and watchfulness. If Lois senses that I am getting anxious, she will behave in a way that requires my attention, and then I forget my anxiousness to focus on her. Lois gives me peace of mind,” John explained. John’s PTSD causes the holidays to elevate all the bad and negative, and many Christmases have been difficult for him. “In 1983 my uncle passed away two days before Christmas, and my father died just a week later. I want a Christmas time filled with happy memories, and I think being in Jackson for Christmas Can Cure will be that happy time for us,” he remarked. “Amy and I are looking forward to spending quality time with the children. They all enjoy skating, and Joao wants to build snow forts, go tubing and snowmobiling. He’ll stay outside all day if he can!” And John will be there, too, with Lois at his side. Army Specialist Eddie Platt In 2002, 19-year-old Eddie Platt, a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division, found himself in Afghanistan, on a rescue mission of a U.S. Navy Seal. Although known as paratroopers in World War II, the 101st now uses air-assault, rappelling down from Chinook or Black Hawk helicopters. “It was a four-day mission,” Eddie explained, “with almost continuous firing. We got the Seal out, and none of us got hurt. So
we all had that feeling that we were invincible.” But when Eddie and his unit arrived in Iraq in April 2003, they were dealing with an entirely new situation. “We always felt fear because Iraqi soldiers wore civilian clothes, so it wasn’t clear-cut who the bad guys were,” he added. In Iraq, Eddie and his platoon spent most of their time on presence patrols – riding around or walking through towns with Iraqi police officers, letting people know who to talk to after the U.S. troops were gone. “We repaired buildings; we painted a local university, and made sure that women had clear passage as they walked to it. It was the first time since Hussein had come into power that women were allowed to attend these classes. We knew we were doing a good thing,” he stated. Eddie and his unit were in control of the NW sector of Iraq, ensuring that no arms came across the border from Syria or Iran. “Many of the Iraqis had surrendered, so most of the people attacking us were from other countries,” Eddie explained. On Sept. 23, 2003, as the platoon was finishing another presence patrol and returning to base, 20-year-old Eddie Platt’s life changed forever. “I was sitting on the tailgate of the LMTV [light utility truck] manning the M249 [squad automatic weapon], when an RPG [Rocket-Propelled Grenade] hit. I saw a flash of light, and the next thing I remember is lying on my back, staring at the sidewall. I couldn’t move; I couldn’t get to my weapon,” Eddie recalled. He couldn’t move because one of his buddies, also injured in the attack, had fallen on top of him. The insurgents continued firing as Eddie’s vehicle sped away from the kill zone. The RPG had pierced the tailgate, continued through Eddie’s right knee, and lodged
in an MRE (meals ready to eat) box – never exploding. Eddie’s buddies folded his leg and applied a tourniquet, while calling for an air evacuation. That Black Hawk was under attack as it was taking Eddie and the other injured soldiers to the medical facility in Mosul. There, after being given many blood transfusions and pain medication, Eddie called his mother in Hershey, Pa., saying, “Hi mom. I’m hurt and going to Germany. I love you. Bye.” Overhearing this one-side conversation, and sensing that Mrs. Platt would be hysterical, Eddie’s commander immediately called her to give more information. In Germany, doctors repeatedly told Eddie that there was a very good possibility that his knee could be saved. “My calf and shin were fine; my thigh was OK, too. It was just my knee – it wasn’t there,” Eddie described. “I played sports in high school; I was a runner; I prided myself on my long-distance running and endurance. My legs were solid muscle, and I was relieved to know that I’d be patched up and sent on my way.” However, two weeks later, at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, Md., Eddie was given devastating news. “My mother met me at Walter Reed, and the first doctor who examined me said he’d have to amputate. My mother wouldn’t accept that fact. She called in specialists to explore every possibility of saving that leg. “They gave me two other options,” explained Eddie. “I could have an artificial knee, but they wouldn’t be able to replace my tendons and ligaments. So I wouldn’t have any control of bending my knee. Or, they could fuse my thigh and shin bones, leaving me without a knee at all. I’d never be able to bend my leg. How could I live like that?” In early October, just a month before Eddie’s 21st birthday, doctors amputated his right leg just above the knee. “But I’m one of the lucky ones,” Eddie said. “Yes, it’s frustrating to lose a leg, but I lost just one. Some guys lost many limbs, or eyes, or were burned all over their bodies.” Eddie learned how to get on with his life, adapting quickly to his prosthesis. To the dismay of the Walter Reed clinical staff, Eddie attended a friend’s wedding, wearing his prosthesis, just three months after his amputation. “To me, it’s not that bad. I tell my wife that it’s like a woman who takes off her high heels at the end of a long day. I can walk long distances, but it feels good to take it off at night,” he commented. Eddie and his wife, Sarah, have four sons: Justin (9 years old), Kyle (7 years old), Johnny (3 years old) and Kaleb (2 years old), and they are all looking forward to a snowy, winter vacation in the White Mountains. Eddie had been a full-time student, earning his associate’s degree in business administration, and had planned on working and continuing his education part-time. “But things changed,” explained Sarah, “after I injured my back working at Bay State Hospital. For the past two years, Eddie’s been home taking care of me and the boys.” Added Eddie, “We want to take all the stress and throw it out the door so we can experience a relaxing, family time in Jackson. The boys are eager to visit Santa’s Village, and they love the movie Polar Express. So last year, I bought trains and assembled them so my sons could have their own Polar Express. Just wait until they experience the real Polar Express and Santa!” *** “John and Eddie embody the spirit of true Patriots, whose passion, strength and tenacity represent the American service men and women around the world,” Carrier stated. “We are proud to honor and serve them through Christmas Can Cure, and would appreciate any amount of support that the community can provide.” Donations are needed to help defray the cost of travel, gifts for the children from their wish list to Santa, and to pay for activities, such as Polar Express tickets, and a visit to Santa’s Village. Volunteers are needed to transport families to and from these events. Visit http://www.christmascancure.org/getinvolved/ to volunteer or to make a donation via PayPal. You may also send checks, payable to Christmas Can Cure, to CCC, PO Box 384, Jackson NH 03846. For general questions about CCC, contact Gerry Carrier at carrier.gerry@gmail.com. Christmas Can Cure is a 501(c) (3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible. Generous benefactors will receive invitations to a Christmas social at the Wentworth Hotel in Jackson on Monday evening, Dec. 19, to meet and mingle with the wounded warrior families.
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STUDENT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Matt Stoker’s ‘eye opening’ journey in theater BY ALEC KERR
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Local authors weekends at White Birch Books CONWAY — White Birch Books’ annual local author weekends — being held throughout the month — kick off on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. with Rye mystery writer K.D. Mason. On Sunday, Dec. 4, also at 2 p.m., Dr. Bruce Heald will be at the store to talk about his newest book, “A History of Dog Sledding in New England.” In “A History of Dog Sledding in New England,” Heald celebrates the best of the sport in the region. From puppies to seasoned competitors, sled dogs partner with mushers in a passionate pursuit of a great racing tradition. The renowned and formidable Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby, the New England Sled Dog Club and famous drivers like Dr. Charles Belford helped solidify the fame of New England sled dog trails. In the new book, Heald does his best to chart the legacy of this remarkable sport. The local holiday author weekend program continues with children’s author Robin Taylor-Chiarello and debut novelist June O’Donal, author of“The Fryeburg Chronicles,” scheduled for Dec. 10 and 11. The weekend of Dec. 17 and 18 has been dubbed sports weekend, as Saul Wisnia will be here to discuss his book, “Fenway Park: The Centennial,” and Jeff Leich of the New England Ski Museum will sign copies of his book, “Over the Headwall,” about the history of skiing in Tuckerman Ravine. For more information, or to reserve copies of the books, call 356-3200.
Winter greens and wreath making program Saturday ALBANY — Learn the art of winter green, wreath making with Tin Mountain Education Director, Lori Kinsey on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. through noon; or from 1 through 3 p.m. at the Nature Learning Center in Albany. Balsam and white pine branches are readily available as well as a variety of natural items for accent pieces including milkweed pods and pinecones. Wire frames, ribbon and wire are provided. It is suggested that you bring your own clippers, as only a limited number of clippers are available. A materials fee of $15 per person is requested. Tin Mountain Conservation Center Nature Programs are generously funded in part by L.L. Bean and the Evenor Armington Fund. In addition, the afternoon wreath making workshop from 1 through 3 p.m. is open to families as part of the Tin Mountain’s Family Program Series and is sponsored in part by the Gibson/Woodbury Charitable Foundation and the Goldberg Charitable Foundation. A fee of $20 will cover materials for the entire family. Space is limited in both the morning and afternoon sessions, reservations are required by calling 447-6991 or emailing lkinsey@tinmountain.org.
Matt Stoker, a senior at Fryeburg Academy, has acted throughout the valley in numerous productions for M&D and Arts in Motion including “Dog Sees God,” “Rent,” “Seussical: The Musical” and “The Fantasticks.” Last December, thanks to a contest through Dove Haircare, he performed as part of Alpenglow at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. He will next be seen in Arts in Motions’ production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 and 4 p.m. It has been a year almost since the whole Radio City Music Hall thing. How’s it been? I was actually just thinking about that earlier. It has been good. Definitely looking back on that, that’s got to be my fondest performing arts memory by far. It is incredible to think that roughly this time last year we were scrambling around trying to get votes from the community and pull everything together. I’m really glad that it happened and I kind of wish I was doing something exciting this Christmas. It is kind of lax around here. That was crazy. Even just from my perspective. Yeah, it was a whirlwind all right. Did you feel any different? Do you think anything changed in the wake of that? Yeah, I mean now I can put in all my bios for my shows that I performed on Broadway. That’s quite an accomplishment. That always brings up some conversation. But being on such a big stage, I didn’t think it was going to feel different than being around see next page
Matt Stoker, a senior at Fryeburg Academy, has acted throughout the valley in numerous productions for M&D and Arts in Motion. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)
Arts association holds affordable art sale Dec. 2-18 CONWAY — The Mount Washington Valley Arts Association’s holds its December show, the “affordable art show and sale,” where all items will retail for $250 or less at the association gallery at Norcross Place in North Conway Village from Dec. 2 through Dec. 18. For this year’s exhibit, a group associaiton artists have embarked on a project which reflects local scenes of interest to winter sports enthusiasts and arts appreciators. Thanks to Joe Keller, donated, used skis have been stripped down, cleaned up and primed, ready for
creative decoration. Artists Keller, Jan Eskedal, Karen Brisbois, Cindy Spencer and J.P. Goodwin, and others are creating unique, decorative skis for sale at the show. A limited number of these one-ofa-kind skis will be available, along with framed original paintings, photography, mixed media, original prints such as etchings, 3-dimensional art, and fine crafts will be on display and for sale.A separate area, “The Shop,” will feature prints, note cards, matted original watercolors, matted photographs, two and three dimensional arts and fine
crafts as well as smaller and reproduced items, all for affordable prices. Come by and preview the skis at the Visual Arts Center or see all the offerings at the opening reception Friday Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The association is committed to bringing the arts to Valley residents and visitors alike through classes, exhibits and opportunities to interact with the arts community. All proceeds from sale of the skis go directly to the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association. For more information or to contact the association, e-mail fran@ MWVarts.org or call 356-2787.
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here, I mean I did, but not that different. I got out on stage and looked up and there was just tiers and tiers of people and I was like “Wow, this is what it feels like to be one of the big stars, the big leagues.” That’s incredible. So, yeah it definitely has changed my perspective on where I want to go and what I want to do with my life. It was eye opening. So, it did solidify that this is what you want to do, that you want to be a performer? Yeah, yeah, definitely. Hopefully that’s going to be where I am. I’ll be there permanently. Hopefully. We’ll see. When did you first get into performance? Wow. Well, I’ve been singing since I was very little. Back in England, I used to sing in a choir and at my church. Since then I’ve grown up and didn’t really do anything seriously until high school, until I came to the academy with Brent Lacasce. I really got into music and I heard about auditions around North Conway with M&D Productions and I went out thinking maybe it’s something I’ll give a shot. And it turned out to be one of the best experiences in my life. It really did show me that musical theater was for me, so I’m very thankful for that and to M&D for that. Since then I’ve had a lot of opportunities open up for me and it has really steered me in the right direction, so it is good. I’m excited about it. Coming from this as a singer and then trying acting, how did you take to acting? It was harder. It was definitely harder. Singing for me always came as a natural thing. My grandfather was an incredible tenor. I’ve always just enjoyed singing. I’ll sing badly to the auto-tuned stuff on the radio now. My mom hates it. It was a lot harder acting. Getting on stage and portraying a character who maybe is suicidal or is mentally disturbed in a way or
something that is totally outside of the box, outside of what I am and what I am comfortable with is hard at first, but after awhile you get into the character and it becomes something you are more familiar with and it definitely opens your eyes. I don’t know. It is really hard to describe. It is definitely something you need to fall into. It is something you need to get used to, sitting on stage and having the lights blaring down on you. But it is what I live for: the adrenaline, everything, just when I am on stage and everyone is just enjoying what I am doing and what I am putting out there for them. Now with “Dog Sees God,” was that your first non-musical? It was. That was an interesting show. I wasn’t quite sure I was prepared for what the show was going to be. I flipped through the script when M&D told me about it and I said “Yeah, I’d love to audition for this<strong></ strong>” and I got cast as the very reclusive piano player that was gay and everyone hated him for being gay. I ended up finding out a lot more about myself through that character than I have probably through any of my other characters. It was a fun role to play. It was eye opening. Was that the only straight [non-musical] show I’ve done? I think it is. I’ve definitely stuck more to musicals. I am in a straight show right now, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and that will be going up the middle of December in Fryeburg. What role are you playing in that? I am Sam Wainwright. Now I am going to be honest: I’ve never actually seen the movie, so I know people are going to be like: “What? You have not seen that movie?” I just haven’t. I know who that is now reading through the script, but yeah that’s who I ended up playing. Are you looking forward to it? I am looking forward to it. It is going to be a great show. Mary [Bastoni-Rebmann] is, oh my gosh, by far one of the
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best directors I’ve ever worked with. Going to New York with Mary, we’ve become very close. It is like working with one of my best friends and it is a lot of fun, so I’m very excited to do this show. What would say your favorite performance is, outside of Alpenglow? I’m going to have to go with “Rent.” It was a tough role for me vocally as well as acting wise. It is probably the first role I struggled with the way I was going to sing it, the way I was going portray the character. It was interesting being a character who was on the outside looking in, not as much being a part of the story. That was hard to portray, being more of the narrator role instead of being an actual character in the story. I think the camaraderie that came from the cast, we were together for months on end, day in, day out throughout the summer of 2010. It was definitely one of the best casts I’ve ever worked with and I’ve become like family to them and them to me. We still talk and we hang. That was definitely one of the best experiences in theater for me. What are you hoping to do after high school? That’s a million-dollar question. I am going to college definitely. I’ve actually got to go home and send off some college applications. As for what
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I am doing, I’m going to do computer programming and I’m also going to double major in musical theater. Now those are very different things, but hopefully I’ll find, when I get there, I lean one way or the other and I’ll kind of just fall more into that, but it could be I double major the entire way and I get a major in both. We’ll see how that goes. Let’s be honest, actors don’t make a lot of money. Even in the big leagues, the flow of cash isn’t secure, so that’s the reasoning behind the computer programing. That’s not a bad idea. On the side you can just do some freelance Web designing, make some money that way. Exactly. Hopefully I’ll be all set in that regard. Do you have any final thoughts on why you do what you do? Not really besides to say thank you to all those who inspired me throughout the years: to M&D for helping me find my love of musical theater; to Arts in Motion for providing me with some of the most incredible casts I’ve worked with and most incredible shows; to Brent Lacasce for helping me become the singer that I am today through his vigorous vocal jazz exercises; and to, of course, my mom, who drives me around to all these crazy places. She is definitely a force to be reckoned with, but she’s probably the most inspiring person in my life.
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Valley skiers and riders have At Attitash, Ladies Day is Monday, already made early season turns the adult/junior combo is Tuesday while using a season pass, chamber and skiers 50-plus get the $55 deal Marty Basch on Thursdays. pass or letter from their ski-related employer. Both Attitash and Wildcat have $30 For those without such items in their gear bag, Sunday Funday afternoon tickets and Bringthere are a number of discounts and specials a-Friend Wednesdays where season pass and that mean more beer at the end of the day. Plus, vertical value card holders can bring a buddy to you can use many of them when that old college ski for half price. During March and April, nonroommate finds you on Facebook and wants to holiday Friday lift tickets will be $40. Look for crash in the extra bedroom or couch. price breaks for Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine's Peak Resort-owned Attitash and Wildcat have Day and St. Patrick's Day. similar deals with some on different days. At Black Mountain's $45 weekend and holiday Wildcat, an adult and junior lift ticket combo adult tickets are still a bargain, but the price is $75 on non-holiday combo Mondays while drops even more with the Family Passport servAristoCat non-holiday Tuesdays means skiers ing two adults and two juniors age 6 to 17 ($119 50-plus get a ticket, 10 a.m. lesson and lunch weekends and holidays, $99 midweek non-holfor $55. Non-holiday ladies' Thursdays mean the iday). The Jackson ski area has a non-holiday girls get a lift ticket, 10 a.m lesson and lunch for Tuesday breakfast club where skiers aged $55. There is a $39 Snowcat Novice Area ticket. 55-plus ski for $20 and that includes breakfast
and a travel mug. Full time locals pay $15 on Mondays while Carroll, Coos and Oxford County folks pony up $10 after 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Cranmore's deals include a $9 Ticket Roll Back Day January 6 and Biodiesel Freebie Day Jan. 21 for those who show up in an alternative fuel vehicle. Online discounts include a two-day ticket for $89 ($99 holidays). Watch Cranmore's web site for e-coupons. Purchase a lift ticket after 2 p.m. and for $10 more ski the rest of the day and next. Bretton Woods takes care of locals from Coos, Carroll, Grafton and Belknap counties as well as Maine's Oxford and Vermont's Essex and Caledonia districts with its $20 Sunday afternoon tickets beginning at noon and Friday night two-for-one ($23) tickets from 4 to 8 p.m. East Madison's King Pine's bargains include the $54 moonlight family four-pack on any Saturday night (any holiday night too) and a $22 nonholiday Sunday afternoon adult pass and $15 junior pass good after 12:30 p.m. on non-holiday Tuesday and Thursday silver streaker days. Shawnee Peak's got a ton of discounts with $13 non-holiday Monday night Madness tickets and $84 non-holiday carload days. Night skiing starts at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday with $25 non-holiday tickets. Men's Day is non-holiday Thursdays with ticket and lunch for $43 while the ladies live large with the same deal on non-holiday Fridays. A family of four with at least one junior skis any weekend for $184. Ski Sunday afternoons from 12:30 p.m. for $28. The cheapest way to ski Sunday River is with their $29 night skiing ticket from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. That is, unless you are five and under when a regular lift ticket is free. Or live in Maine, when it's $29 on Maine Day Dec. 11. Two for one non-holiday tickets are available at King Pine (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), Cannon (Tuesday, Thursday), Bretton Woods (Wednesday), Cranmore (Monday-Thursday, online only) and Shawnee Peak (Tuesday). Jackson Ski Touring Foundation season pass holders can ski at Great Glen Trails and Bretton Woods for five bucks in December after showing their pass. Don't forget that Conway residents and taxpayers have free access to the trails at the Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Center as long as they show a pass available from the touring center. Now all we need are cold temperatures for snowmaking or some timely dumps from above to get the party started.
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Musicians from May Kelly's Irish Cottage Sunday Celtic Music Seissiuns visited Ireland to play at five local pubs in November. They are now back in the valley, sharing many of the sings they learned playing with their hosts in Patsy and Marie McArdle's home region. (COURTESY PHOTO)
The Valley Voice: Valley shines a little brighter this holiday season BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. The first day of December dawned a little brighter here in the valley's version
of Bedford Falls in “It's a Wonderful Life,” with the news hitting the front page of this newspaper and on our Facebook page that the Conway Village treelighting was going to take place after all. see next page
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Sunday, December 4th • 10am to 4pm The Mountain to Mountain Shopping Spree and Tree Lighting Ceremony There is more to Brownfield than just the Stone Mountain Arts Center! Shop all day in Brownfield at all the little home grown businesses that make this town tick! Get everything you need right here in a cool town that might surprise you! Check out this great day of Christmas shopping offerings. From Stone Mountain to Frost Mountain and everything in between!! Come to Brownfield. Yes, you read it right, come to Brownfield Maine and get everything you need for the holidays! Get your tree, see a yurt, buy a gift, a wreath, concert tickets, and more in this special town. Remember when you said there could never be an arts center in Brownfield? Featured Mountain to Mountain Businesses... • Chamberlain Farm’s Tree Farm— Cut your own tree and see one of the most beautiful views in the valley... a real Maine experience! Chamberlain Road, Brownfield, Maine 04010 • 207-935-6026 • simonton@fairpoint.net • Edge of Maine Gallery— Expert Framing, gift giveaways, local artwork and other gifts all 10% off for the Spree! 182 Main Street, Brownfield, Maine 04010 • 207-935-2817 • www.edgeofmaine.com • Saco River Pottery— Beautiful handmade pottery, sushi making demonstrations and tastings to go along with a sale on sushi plates, rice bowls and lots of other gifts! 62 Denmark Road Brownfield, Maine 04010 • 207-935-3454 • www.sacoriverpottery.com • Frost Mountain Yurts— Gift Certificates available for this unique lodging getaway that is open year round!!! 34 Farnsworth Road, Brownfield, Maine 04010 • 207-935-3243 • www.frostmountainyurts.com • Heart in Hand Garden Center— Fresh wreaths, poinsettias, balsam and other decorating needs! 109 Main Street, Brownfield, Maine 04010 • 207-935-1125 • www.heartandhandlandscape.com • Stone Mountain Arts Center Annual Open House and Craft Fair— Two barns full of beautiful artisans’ work along with carriage rides, lots of gift ideas, savory offerings from the SMAC kitchen, concert tickets and SMAC merchandise. Santa will be there too! 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield, Maine • www.stonemountainartscenter.com And Lastly, At Dusk on Main Street..... *Tree Lighting at the Brownfield Church on Main Street at aprox. 4:00 featuring the Fryeburg Academy Choral Singers. Go to www.stonemountainartscenter.com for map and more details.
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Friday, December 2 A Barn Burner Benefit, Auction & Pizza Party with Rockabilly Greats, the Roy Sludge Trio featuring guitarist Duke Levine. Free Pizza and Silent Auction from 6:30 to 8:00 with admission. Band hits the stage at 8:00! All to Benefit the Brownfield Public Library.
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Responses to a posting about this on The Conway Daily Sun's fan page on Facebook helped put the Sun's page over the 5,000 “likes” mark — but more importantly, it showed just how much people in this valley care, with several offerings of help. As we reported in Thursday's Sun, town hall staff, the Conway Fire Department, the MWV Chamber of Commerce and local businesses and residents came to the rescue to help out the MWV Skating Club to proceed with the treelighting event that is back on for Saturday at 5 p.m., just prior to the club's Holiday On Ice show at the Ham Arena at 6:45 p.m. The result? The holidays will be a little brighter here in Conway this season. A tip of the stocking cap to all who have been part of this effort. As Sun managing editor Bart Bachman said after the paper donated $300 to buy 12 50-foot spools of white LED lights from Lowe's Thursday, “What became clear is all of this is that the tree lighting is a tradition that means a lot to the community. The possibility of losing the event perhaps made us appreciate it even more. I think the tree will be shining especially bright this year.” Bart had received a call from Conway town manager Earl Sires to meet at Lowe's to follow up on Sun Publisher Mark Guerringue’s offer to give $500 toward buying the lights. Carol DiGregorio, wife of selectman Mike DiGregorio, had purchased another six spools.
“While we were standing in the Conway Village park waiting for the fire department to arrive to hang the lights, a couple drove by on West Main Street, slowed down, rolled down the window and called out 'thank you,' ” said Bart. “Then they turned their car around and left. It was as if they drove by just for that purpose.” The Sun posted the following information on Facebook: On behalf of the paper, Mark Guerringue wrote that he “not only agrees with the sentiment it's a tradition worth preserving, but the donation is a small gesture to acknowledge Conway Village merchants, who have supported the paper through the years.” The remaining $200 was put toward the hanging of wreaths in the village. Melody Nester notes that further donations may be sent to the MWV Preservation Assn. at P.O. Box 2300, North Conway 03860. “Volunteers interested in expanding the festival next year can call 356-5701, x303. If you want to help set up refreshments this year, call 356-5701, x302,” says Melody. ••• IRELAND SEISIUNS: Back from Ireland are May Kelly's Irish Cottage's seissiun musicians, who were treated to a tour of proprietor Patsy and Marie McArdle’s home county region on the Emerald Isle. “We were treated to great hospitality, and we hope that the musicians — many of whom are well-known, world-class players— will come here to the valley
Two beautiful halls full of crafters and other holiday festivities.
December 9, 10, 16 & 17 (Fridays & Saturdays): Stone Mountain LIVE Annual Evening Christmas Show Hosted by Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys with special guests and good friends, bluegrass greats The Gibson Brothers! You don’t have to go to Portland for the “Magic” anymore. This a great Christmas show for you, your office, your family, and friends. Make you holiday plans early with us! Saturday Shows Are Sold Out!
December 11 (Sunday): Stone Mountain LIVE Annual Christmas Show Matinee
Hosted by Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys No special guests....just Carol and the “Boys”, doing a shorter, stripped down version of our annual evening shows. A one set wonder that will have you home in time for suppah! No meal served at this show.
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Just simply one of the best voices of our time. This former lead singer of the Mavericks put on a show to a constant standing ovation back in August. His band was amazing, with a Mariachi feel and a Roy Orbison crooning style, complete with Latin, and Country influences. This evening Christmas concert should be a show stopper! Almost Sold Out!
in future years so we can return the favor,” said Marie Thursday. Fund-raising raffles were held at May Kelly's all summer and fall to help raise funds for the trip. The valleymusicians played five gigs. They also were led around the region by Marie (Patsy, who organized the trip was unable to attend due to a death in his daughter's in-law's family which forced him to stay behind and take care of the restaurant). “We took them to Newgrange and Dundalk, where we're from. Newgrange is an ancient burial ground, older than the pyramids. We toured the Battle of Boyne, and Carlingford, and many other sites. We stayed at the Glenside Hotel, where they treated us so well. A lot of great connections were made,” said Marie. Among the local musicians who made the trip were Mike Levine, guitarist; Mike Serpa, who plays accordion; Rory Serpa, fiddle; flutist Greg Heppe; Dexter Harding, banjo; Nancy Ray, guitar and vocals; Elaine Ryan, a favorite local leprechuan who plays bodhrain, Sarah and Roger Isberg accordion, fiddle and bouzouki; and Bob Morency, guitar. Accompanying them on the trip was Rebecca Serpa and the aforementioned Marie McArdle. “The highlights for me was being able to explore the beautiful hills during the daytime and then playing with some really welcoming, fine musicians in the evenings,” said Dexter, who is the Jackson Grammar School music teacher
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and a driving force at May Kelly's weekly Sunday seissiuns. “I'd say we knew 50 percent of the songs they played, the rest we have been learning and we have already started playing the this past Sunday at May Kelley's,” added Dexter. The Irish Sessiuns are held every Sunday at May Kelly's in North Conway from 3 to 7 p.m. For further information, call 356-7005. ••• HOOT ETC.: The Irish Seissiuns at May Kelley's are just part of the musical array of gifts that we get to enjoy here in the valley. Among the others are Open Mics at Maestro's Sunda evening and the Red Parka on Mondays, and Hoot at the Wildcat Tavern Tuesday. We played at Hoot this week, where we got to listen to some great tunes by talented local pianist Heather Pierson as a preview of her upcoming “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Little White Church in Eaton Dec. 11. Schroeder never sounded so good! In other musical news, Raetha Stoddard notes that she and Annie Provenzano are planning a Bill Morrissey tribute concert by Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey, to be held
at the Barnstormers April 29. A tribute to the late Tamworth musician and author was recently held in Somerville, Mass., featuring Shawn Calvin, Peter Heimlich and others. ••• SUPPORT FOR THE MESERVES: Friends tell us that a fund has been established for local asst. golf pro, football coach, ski coach and bartender Ian Meserve and family as Ian is undergoing treatment for cancer. Donations may be sent to Ian Meserve Medical Savings Fund, Northway Bank, 1500 White Mountain Highway,, North Conway 03860. A fund-raiser is scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cranmore Mountain Resort Jan. 6. Organizer Kim Canfield (kymcampfield@yahoo.com) writes, “We will have food and an amazing list of items for the Chinese auction ... maybe even a few surprises. Let's all gather and show this wonderful valley family some love!” Messages to Ian may be sent via www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianmeserve. Hang in there, Bud...Vintage Baking Co. has moved from North Conway Village's Kearsarge Street to next to the Red Parka, note Lisa and Jim Somerville...That's all from this corner of Bedford Falls. Think snow!
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Movie Review: ‘The Muppets’ It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it’s time to re-meet the Muppets and it is quite the sight. Yes, after a more than a decade-long hiatus from the big screen the Muppets have returned in all their glory in “The Muppets.” In “The Muppets,” Kermit the Frog and the rest of the gang have broken up and have been largely forgotten by the world. A trio of fans, Gary (Jason Segel), his girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) and Gary’s adopted brother Walter, who is a Muppet, but doesn’t seem to be aware of that fact, head to Los Angeles to tour the now decrepit Muppet Studio. Through chance, Walter discovers an evil tycoon (Chris Cooper, in a gloriously campy performance) wants to tear the studio down to drill for oil. Gary, Mary and Walter seek out Kermit and gather everyone together to put on a telethon in the style of the old “Muppet Show.” That's it in terms of plot and that’s really all you need. Segel, a huge Muppets fan in real life, co-wrote the script with Nick Stoller and their love of the characters comes through in every moment of the movie. This is a joyful tribute to the characters and a throwback to the original show and the first few films. Much like “The Muppet Movie” there is a self-aware tone to the material that is fun. The script is full of real wit and even some heart-tugging pathos. Jim Henson’s felt friends became an unlikely sensation in 1976 on “The Muppet Show,” which spawned three films from 1979 to 1984, “The Muppet
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Movie,” “The Great Muppet Caper” and “Muppets Take Manhattan.” Following Henson’s death in 1990 it was unclear if the Muppets would go on without him, but his son, Brian, continued the legacy in a new series of films from 1992 to 1999 with “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “Muppet Treasure Island” and “Muppets from Space.” In 2000 Jim Henson’s children sold the Jim Henson Company to a German company. Shortly after the purchase that company faced financial difficulties and Henson’s children struggled to buy back their father’s company. They did and, in 2004, sold the all rights to Disney. All this back and forth with the company may explain why in the new millennium the Muppets were relegated to TV movies, commercials and music videos. In the entertainment world, there was much discussion to whether the Muppets were even cultural relevant anymore, and so it is fitting that the new film uses that as a jumping off point. It was a series of video on YouTube, including the Muppets’ take of “Bohemian Rhapsody” that helped prove that the Muppets popularity hadn’t waned and paved the way for the new film. “The Muppets,” as with the previous films, is a musical, and a rather effective one, too. Familiar songs like “The Muppet Show Theme” and “The Rainbow Con-
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Holiday Harmonies and Decadent Desserts Dec. 3 SWEDEN, Maine — Local bakers and local musicians team up to create an evening of Holiday Harmonies and Decadent Desserts to benefit the Sweden Emergency Fund Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. he town meeting house in Sweden, Maine. Musicians, Jenny and Greg Huang-Dale, Davy Sturtevant, and Ken and Laurie Turley will present sacred music from the likes of Bach, and Pachelbel, humorous holiday parodies, tender ballads, and sing-alongs of favorite Christmas carols. To purchase tickets, call 647-3987. Adult tickets are $15, children under 12, $10. To make a contribution to the Sweden Emergency Fund, make out your check to Sweden Community Church and write “Emergency Fund” on the memo line. Send it to Sweden Emergency Fund, 12 Chase Place, Sweden ME 04040. If you are a resident of Sweden and you need assistance, cal Kim Marie, the church pastor, at 925-2526.
Mrs. Claus to visit Ossipee Public Library on Dec. 19 OSSIPEE — Mrs. Claus will visit the Ossipee Public Library to read bedtime stories Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Because “Mrs. Claus” has become so popular at Ossipee Public Library and the meeting room there is not large enough to hold more than 50 people, the event will have limited admission this year. Free tickets will be given out at the library from Dec. 1 through December 16 on a first come, first served basis.Patrons are advised to make sure to get their free tickets early. Participants are welcome to wear pajamas and bring a favorite cuddly bedtime toy. For more information please call the library at 539-6390.
Benefit supper planned for Paul McLaughlin Dec. 3 LOVELL — A benefit supper for Paul McLaughlin and family will be held at the Lovell Fire House at the intersection of Hatch’s Hill Road and Main Street in Lovell on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner includes spaghetti — with or without meat — rolls, dessert for $8 per person. Paul is a self-employed father of seven being treated for stage-four throat cancer. Donations may be sent to Paul at 82 New Road Lovell, ME 04051 or anonymously to the Paul McLaughlin Benefit Account at any Norway Savings Bank branch.
Benefit for local food pantry, famine in East Africa Dec. 3 CONWAY — On Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. the Lutheran Church of the Nativity will host a Rocharist. A Rocharist incorporates music from several Christian rock groups, including works by groups such as U2, Me In Motion, Hillsong, MercyME and Chris Tomlin. A live band of local musicians will lead the music. Rev. Tim Roser will share a message of God’s love, grace and mission for the world. Financial donations will benefit agencies addressing needs of people impacted by the famine in East Africa. Those coming are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. All are welcome. Nativity is located at the corner of Grove and Main street in North Conway. For more information call Philip Mathieu at (603) 539-4753.
Angels and Elves director sees another tough year for families
Local group works to make sure Grinch won’t steal this Christmas
CONWAY — “We lost everything in a house fire,” “My husband got laid off,” “I am disabled and can’t work,” “I’m a single father and my hours got cut,” “We are homeless,” “Our house was foreclosed,” "I can’t pay my medical bills.” These are just a few of the reasons why applicants to the local Angels and Elves program cannot provide gifts for their children this Christmas. “No surprise this is going to be another tough year,” said Dick Ficke, co-director of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley Angels & Elves program. He added that it should also not be a surprise that the same economy is affecting sponsors as well as donors. Anticipating the unique and varied problems that would be encountered, planning started in September. Pre-season sales were identified as far away as Nashua, volunteers lined up for differing tasks at Elf Headquarters, new teams were created, merchants contacted, databases created, coordination effected with other similar programs outside the Valley and all the necessary forms/instructions produced. The doors opened on Nov. 7 and
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Angels and Elves helps hundreds of local children have a happy Christmas. Pictured above is a sponsor being assigned a child.
after seven days, over 350 applications had been processed. In the same time frame, various organizations and establishments were finding ways to assist the program. The Eagle Mountain House dedicated proceeds from the last day of golf and Do Ho; the Masonic Lodge held a breakfast buffet; Joseph’s Spaghetti shed conducted a Donate and Dine
night; the Kennett High School Key Club held a bake sale; and the Harley Owner’s Group conducted a toy drive. The Shannon Door Pub and Margarita Grill will also be holding fundraisers. Thirteen merchants have agreed to provide significant discounts for A & E shoppers. see ANGELS & ELVES page 30
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Christmas fairs, parties, auctions abound this week The Bearcamp Valley School and Children’s Center’s Christmas fair, held at the Tamworth Townhouse on Sunday, was well attended. About 18 prizes were won by lucky contestants in the popular penny auction. Aromatic balsam wreaths adorned the walls of the downstairs room and an exhibit of Scholastic books , a craft table and Santa’s visit were other attractions. Meanwhile volunteers Gabriele Wallace and Loren Souza, served delicious Chequers chowder and tuna fish sandwiches. A bake sale featured items made by parents and Nancy Coville and Joanne Floyd served up tea and cakes at an adjacent table. Upstairs there were 19 crafters, many of whom were very happy with their sales. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped in any way to make this successful event possible, including staff members Gina Lund, Amanda Eldridge, Shayna Hidden (assisted by her husband Dan Hidden),board member Judy Abugalis and parents and grandparents including
Bill Tice and Mary Henderson who helped with clean up. Special thanks the owners of Chequers Villa who donated the chowder. A few remaining wreaths are on sale at a reduced prices at Tice’s Auto on Route 16. Alex Cook’s Kitty’s Antiques is located in a new building at the junction of Depot Road and Route 16. There are nicely framed prints, paintings, woodcuts displayed on antique doors, Christmas ornaments hung on a stark tree; china items with Christmas motifs and pillows. I noticed a splendid period painting of a fairway, a great gift for a golfer’s den or office, paintings from the Caribbean, a portrait of a confederate officer, elegant wine glasses, all affordable. The store contains some modern, but mainly antique items, most of which are suitable for gifts. This is a great store to include on a trip around the Christmas fairs. Remember the Tamworth Community Nurses’ Associations gala dinner on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6pm at Chequers Villa Restaurant,
opposite K.A. Brett. The last time I checked there were a few tickets available so if you haven’t made a reservation, call 323 8511. Tickets cost $50 each. Join the PTA’s auction in support of the K.A. Brett School’s enrichment program on Friday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 5 p.m. And the auction begins at 6 p.m. Master and Visa cards accepted. Dinner and refreshments available for purchase On Saturday, Dec. 3, The Community School in South Tamworth will hold its Christmas fair featuring freshly cut trees, lights, decorations and theme trees. Purchase raffle tickets, and you could be the lucky winner. Take care of your shopping needs at tables featuring fiber art, pottery, jewelry, cards, local syrup, partridge berry arrangements, candles, candies and more. Stop by the kitchen for a grilled cheese sandwich or a bowl of soup and then swing over to the cookie walk. see TAMWORTH page 22
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Sherri Ann Livingston, 48, of Center Conway, died Nov. 29, 2011 at the Sawyer Home on East Conway Road. She was born on May 24,1963 in Lancaster, Pa., the daughter of Patricia Livingston Schneider, of Hoover, Ala. and James B. Livingston, of Center Conway. Sherri lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Vermont before settling in New Hampshire. She graduated in 1984 from Gorham High School in Gorham,. For the last 26 years Sherri has been part of the Center of Hope/ Northern Human Services Support System. She was one of the first to reside in the Center's Independent Living Facility in Chocorua. Sherri worked in the workshop and later at Essence of Art in North Conway. As a potter and artist there she developed a charming, primitive style of pottery that was appreciated by many of their customers. She was a Special Olympics athlete winning many medals during TAMWORTH from page 21
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The fair is open until 2 p.m. The Chocorua Community Church invites your child to a children’s gift-making workshop on Saturday, Dec. 3, between 9 a.m. and noon at Runnells Hall on Route 113 East near Route 16. Your child will make unique tree ornaments, decorate cookies and create Christmas cards and gifts. For more information call Chocorua Community Church at 3237186. Donations: $3 per child. Yet another event on Dec. 3 is the annual cookie walk on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern slopes in Tamworth Village. Select a decorative container, or bring one from home, choose from over 40 varieties of home made cookies and pay $7 per pound including the container. Complimentary hot cider will be served. Call 323-8585 for more information. The Chocorua Public Library’s Christmas party, open to all, is
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her years of competition. The last three years she resided at the Sawyer Home in Center Conway where she received wonderful support, care and love. Sherri will long be remembered for her friendly smile, her kindness to all on Monday, Dec. 5. starting at 5 p.m. There will be seasonal stories led by librarian Marion Posner, a mitten tree, fellowship, caroling and refreshments. The annual carol singing and tree lighting in Tamworth village will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10, a collaboration of The Tamworth Historical Society, Tamworth Congregational Church, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes (UUFES), Remick Farm and Museum, the Tamworth Outing Club and the Tamworth Family Band. Caroling begins at the Congregational Church at 3:30 p.m. At about 4 p.m. Remick Farm wagons will carry children and the elderly up Main Street to UUFES, followed by a tree lighting by Tamworth Outing Club members. Everyone is then invited to go upstairs at UUFES to enjoy light refreshments provided by the Tamworth Historical Society. Santa will arrive at 4:30 p.m. as the Tamworth Family Band begins to play. Attendees are invited to
she met, her sense of humor, her love of animals and especially her joy of dancing. She is survived by her mother and father; her sister Maria Landry and fiance, Howard Skeffington, of Concord; her stepmother, Denise Livingston; stepfather, Arthur Schnieder; three stepsisters, Holly Stevens and family of Alabama, Beth Blanc and family, of New York, and Valerie Hicks, of Delaware, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A service of rememberance and celebration will be held at the United Methodist Church of Conway on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests support in Sherri's memory be sent to New Horizons Memorial Fund, 626 Eastman Road, Center Conway, NH, Easter Seals, or to the Alzheimer's Association. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. bring non perishable items for the food pantry or donate monetarily. Remick Museum’s Christmasin-the-village is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., Ed and Heidi Fayle will relate seasonal stories. The Swift River Gallery depicts an old fashioned Christmas with vintage clothing , antique toys, and an exquisite display of Christmas cards. Buy a hand made toy from Swift River Toys and meet June O’Donal of The“Fryeburg Chronicles” and purchase a signed copy of one of her books. You can craft one of your own greenery decorations and buy natural ornaments for your outside trees. Enjoy food and hot drinks from the concession stand. In the new education center, children can enjoy making ginger bread houses and cookies. Admission costs $2.50 for members and $5 for members. The Tamworth Guild’s annual Christmas fair will be on Saturday, Dec. 3, featuring gift baskets, see TAMWORTH page 30
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Henry “Harry” M. Fowler, 95, of Eaton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 30. Harry was a wonderful man and lived a remarkably full life. He leaves his wife, Judy, and was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Grace “Pinky” Fowler. He is survived by his three daughters, Tory Chaffee and husband, Tim, of Westbrook, Conn., Carolyn Fowler, of Fairfax, Va., and Cindy Goslee and husband, Terry, of Snowville; his stepson, David Condoulis, of Eaton. Harry will be especially missed by his grandchildren: Alison and Mark Memoli, of Snowville, Kate Goslee, of Snowville, Eric and Kim Pohl, of Gresham, Ore., and Jason and Ivy Pohl, of Longmeadow, Mass. Harry was a graduate of Syracuse University and worked for many years for United Tech-
nologies in Connecticut prior to moving full time to his home in Snowville in 1978. Harry’s great grandchildren loved playing with him on his Golden Hill Farm in Snowville. They picked apples from his orchards and made cider, tapped maple trees and made syrup in
his sap house. Harry loved gardening, especially his tall corn, tomatoes and raspberries, and he generously gave away most of the produce. Harry was a wood turner and loved making beautiful bowls while listening to the opera. He could build or fix anything. He was an excellent cook and photographer, loved to entertain and tell stories. He especially loved being on his Kubota tractor taking care of his property. A memorial service will be held at The Little White Church of Eaton on Monday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Rozzie Mae Animal Alliance, P.O. Box 1756, Conway, NH, 03818 or Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Conway, NH, 03818.
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Eunice Dorthea Libby Wiley, 89, passed away the morning of Nov. 30, 2011 at her son’s home. She was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Denmark, Maine to Elvira Pendexter Libby and Lloyd Libby. She was an only child, but considered her best friend, Rachel McNally, her “sister” all of her life. Eunice married John Dexter Wiley in Denmark, Maine on Dec. 21, 1946. He was the love of her life. Eunice and John resided in Merchantville, N.J. and summered in Stow, Maine. Eunice was a RN.
Robert D. Budroe Jr., 68, of Harrison, Maine went home to be with his heavenly father on Nov. 24, 2011. Born in Conway, the son of Robert and Virginia (Young) Budroe, he had lived in various places throughout New Hampshire and Maine. Mr. Budroe graduated from Kennett High School, Class of 1961 and he had worked for the former J.V. Components in Conway, Maine
She graduated from Maine General Hospital and loved being an operating room nurse. In 1952 she gave birth to a daughter, Libby Ann and in 1955 she had a son, John Leslie. After her children were almost grown, she returned to nursing as the Merchantville School Nurse for 15 years. Eunice also had a passion for antiques which she turned into a business called Kramer and Wiley. Eunice is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Dexter Wiley; her two children, Libby
Robert D. Budroe Jr. Machine Products in South Paris, Maine and Crowley Transportation in Loudon. Robert had been a member of the Bridgton Fire Department for ten years, a former member of the Grange and a former member of the Valley Christian Church in East Conway. The family includes his wife, Susan (Wiggin) Budroe, of Harrison; his mother, Virginia Budroe,
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Appliances
Autos
14 c.f. upright freezer very good condition, great for a spare $125/obo. (603)662-8428.
2000 Honda Accord LX, auto, sunroof, new Michellin tires, very clean, dependable, 128k. $4200/firm (603)730-2260.
$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 356-2999 DOLLAR-A-DAY NON-COMMERCIAL: Ad must run a minimum of 6 consecutive days. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. COMMERCIAL RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon, one business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and of course cash. There is a $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 356-2999; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Conway Daily Sun, P.O. Box 1940, North Conway, N.H. 03860, email ad to classified@conwaydailysun.com or stop in at our offices on Seavey Street in North Conway village. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional directory or classified display ads call Jamie or Hannah at 356-2999.
Animals
Animals
Animals
#1 A Petlovers Service Who Let The Dogs Out?
DOG OBEDIENCE RUN THURS~ Fryeburg
HARVEST Hills Thrift Shop. Open daily, closed Thursday, new hours. 10am-3pm.
Kitties too! Pet sitters/ Pet taxi. Bonded and insured. Barbara Hogan. 383-9463. 6 new English Plott puppies, big ears. Very friendly, mellow, very colorful. Some blue ticks, some red ticks. Have been breeding this line for 15 years. Wormed, Vet checked & shots UTD. $250 for the boys, $300 for the girls. (207)935-4570. 9 week old St. Bernard Lab male puppy. Pick of the litter. Very lovable. $350. (207)890-1224. AKC 5 year old black female Lab. Looking for loving forever home. Good with other dogs & older children. FMI contact Sandra 207-899-5822. ANIMAL Rescue League of NHNorth has cats, kittens, dogs and puppies looking for a second chance. (603)447-5955 or visit online- conwayshelter.org
AUNTIE CINDY'S Albany Pet Care Center
Affordable, Quality care for your "Kids". Stress free Grooming, Cage free Boarding and sandy Play Yards, Daycare. Open 6am-6pm. (603)447-5614.
Cats Only Neuter Clinic First Saturday of each month for low income families. Please call Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, between 10-3 Tues thru Friday 207-935-4358.
D OG 2 X2 WEAVE POLLS & GAMES C LASSES- FRYEBURG 3 week classes starting Saturday, December 3rd. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for information.
A class to help you work your dog outside the ring. Starting Saturday, December 3rd. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for information.
DOGGIE PLAYGROUP at Four Your Paws Only on Rte. 16 in N. Conway. New changes for 2011. 11-12 is for smaller, quieter dogs and puppies. 12-1 is for larger more active dogs and puppies. Playgroups are Free and run every Saturday. All dogs must be on a leash & utd on vaccinations. call 603-356-7297 fmi or Visit www.fouryourpawsonly.com. FREE- 9 Plymouth Bard Rock chickens. 3 years old. Still laying. (603)539-3532.
GAMES CLASS FOR DOGS~ FRYEBURG
Anyone who has finished Pet Dog 101 is welcome. Here is a quick fun and unique three week class that will help anyone who would like to practice basic skills. Based on Suzanne Clothier's new "Training Games", this will be a fun and motivational class for both dogs and handlers. All levels welcome. Class starts 12/3. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for more information. HARVEST Hills Animal Shelter, 5 miles east of Fryeburg, 1389 Bridgton Rd. Rte.302. 207-935-4358. 30 loving dogs and kittens and cats available. All inoculations, neutered. 10am-6pm, Mon. & Fri., 10am-3pm, Tue., Wed., Sat., Sun., closed Thursdays.
Labradoodle Puppies Ready to go Dec. 17th. $1200 heath certified. Non-shed hypoallergenic. For more info email: info@karlaspets.com.
Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373
PET DOG TRAINING Golden Paws, LLC. Conveniently scheduled private lessons. John Brancato, KPA training. (603)224-0736 jrbrancato@roadrunner.com
P ET FIRST AID & TTOUCH WORKSHOPS~ FRYEBURG
Saturday, Dec. 3rd & 10th. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com/ events. Or call 207-642-3693 for information.
Announcement ST. JUDE'S NOVENA
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker for miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised Thank you St. Jude. M.A.G.
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Sunshine Yoga
JOHN GAMMON, JR.
726-6955
29 Yrs. Exp. 603-539-2782
Community Alliance & Massage
RODD ROOFING
603-356-6667 • 800-564-5527
“Servicing the Area for 80 Years” Specialized Roofing System www.roddroffing.com • 1-800-331-7663
603-356-9255
EAST BRANCH TIMBERWORKS Tree Removal Bucket Truck SNOWPLOWING & SANDING North Conway Area
HORSMAN BUILDERS New Construction • Renovations Remodeling & Finish Work Insured • Free Estimates
603-356-2155 - Fully Insured
DUVAL ELECTRICAL Contractor
Generator Hookups New Homes Remodeling
Conway Office 603-493-7527 Dave Duval
EE Computer Services
Autos $799 TO $4999 Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, 4x4. No hassle prices. Many to choose from. (603)539-9553. 1993 BMW 318i, 4 door sedan, lots of new pait and new engine. $2500. Can be seen at International Mountain Equipment, 2733 White Mountain Highway, North Conway. Ask for Rick or Celia. (603)356-6316.
GRANITE COUNTERS A QUALITY JOB AT A QUALITY PRICE
1994 Ford F150 plow truck, 4wd, 8ft bed. Great yard truck $1500/obo (603)662-7087. 1996 Ford F700 plow truck, 55k orig. miles, gas. Only has wing plow. $3500. (603)730-2260. 1998 Chevy Blazer 4x4 new set of tires. Great condition. Ready for Winter! $1300/obo (603)387-6275. 1998 Olds Intrigue. Excellent condition. All power seats, windows, mirrors, locks. Cold a/c, auto start, new tires, new exhaust, well maintained, 140k, $1650/obo. (603)455-8067 ask for Rick or leave msg. 1999 BMW 3 series, convertible, 2 door, white, 104k miles, excellent condition $5500. (603)694-2112.
Licensed and Insured MasterCard/Visa Accepted
F OO
G SO IN Dwight LUT
IO & Sons N 603-662-5567 S
Anmar PLASTERING
For All Your Home Renovations and Repair Scott Richard, Conway 662-5760
AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING
DAVE GAGNE DRYWALL CO.
Pop’s Painting
Call Damon’s Tree Removal 603-662-3445 • 603-447-4336
Est. 1980 - Fully Insured
Honest Rates, Ref., Lead Lic., Insured
Home Repairs, Plaster & Ceiling Repairs, Drywall, Insulation, Int/Ext Painting, Texture Removal & Wallpaper Res.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MASTER LIC, NH/ME/MA - INSURED
603-356-2248
LEGACY PAINTING and Remodeling Where Quality Prevails. Interior/Exterior. Fully Insured. Reasonable Rates. Cell 662-9292 HANIBAL
ALEXANDER PAINTING & REPAIR
Our vehicles are guaranteed to pass inspection and come with a 20 day plate and 30 day mechanical warranty. In house financing with 50% down payment and a minimum $200/month payment at 0% APR for 12-18 month term. Please call Sales at 356-5117.
Child Care CONWAY: At home mum offering to care for your child in my home. Days, evening, weekends or holidays. More info call (603)986-3083.
NEW in-home Childcare. 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts, 7 days. Rt. 16, Tamworth. FMI (603)986-6489.
PART time Childcare needed in my Fryeburg Home ASAP. Some transportation needed. FMI please contact Leah (207)423-6988.
ALL BRANDS
Dealers for Husqvarna, Troy Bilt & DR
www.popspaintingnh.com
Woodman’s Forge & Fireplace Wakefield, NH • 603-522-3028
Hurd Contractors Roofing • Siding • Flooring
Roofing MW Valley since 1984 North Conway 447-3011
KARLA’S PET RENDEZVOUS
PET BOARDING • DOG DAYCARE GROOMING • SELF-SERVE DOG WASH 603-447-3435 www.karlaspets.com
Steve Desmarais Const.
Over 25 years experience
25 years in the Valley. Fully ins. No job too small.
Damon’s Tree Removal
Steven Gagne
BILL ALEXANDER, Owner Ctr. Ossipee, NH • 662-5465 alexanderpaintingandrepair@gmail.com
Difficult Removals • Pruning Chipping • Stump Grinding
603-447-5642 ELECTRIC
603-447-3375
Residential & Commercial Insured • Master NH/ME
603-986-5143 • 207-935-5030
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
LLC
603-447-6643
BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.
Tim DiPietro 603-356-9058 603-726-6897
MR. KNOW IT ALL
rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com
for junk vehicles. Fast and courteous pick up (603)730-7486.
05 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, V8b, auto, leather, 3rd row, slver $8,200 04 Chevy Tahoe, 4x4, V8, auto, 3rd row, silver......................$9,450 04 GMC Envoy, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, pewter .................................$7,500 04 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver...........................$7,250 04 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver...........................$6,750 03 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver...........................$7,250 03 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, 3rd row, auto, blue ..............$6,450 03 Dodge Durango, 4x4, V8, auto, blue......................................$5,950 02 Chevy Blazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, pewter .................................$5,250 02 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, pewter ........................$6,500 02 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, black...........................$6,250 02 Dodge Dakota, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, blue......................................$6,250 02 Dodge Durango, 4x4, V8, auto, leather, blue ........................$5,750 02 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, auto,. Gold...........................$4,900 02 GMC Tahoe, 4x4, 3rd row, leather, silver.......................$6,900 02 GMC Yukon, 4x4, 8cyl, auto, pewter .................................$5,900 02 Nissan Xterra, 4x4, V6, auto, sliver....................................$6,900 02 Subaru Impreza Sport, auto, silver....................................$5,900 02 VW Beetle, 4cyl, auto, black.... ............................................$5,900 02 VW Passat SW, auto, 4cyl, black....................................$5,750 01 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, leather, blue ...............$5,950 00 Pontiac Bonneville 6 cyl, auto. Silver ...................................$4,950 99 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, black....................................$4,250
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
603-356-6889
rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com
ALWAYS PAYING CA$H
I buy cars, trucks, SUV, foreign or domestic. 2000 or newer. Call (603)387-7766.
AFFORDABLE SNOW PLOWING & SHOVELING
For your residential & light commercial needs • Plowing • Sanding • Roofs • Etc. Now quoting 2011-2012 winter season MC/VISA accepted
WE SPECIALIZE IN S UBARUS we buy used and junk Subaru’s for parts. We also repair and sell Subaru’s. Call Shawn’s Auto (603)539-3571.
2000 Buick Century Limited. Leather, loaded. Only 75k miles! All service records. $4799. (603)447-2051.
DREW & SON BUILDERS ROOFING DECKING SIDING Call Rick 603-539-1978
Damon’s Snow Removal
PAY $250 minimum for your junk car/ truck picked up. Also buying junk vehicles, light iron, heavy iron over the scales. We also buy copper, brass, wire, aluminum, batteries and much more. Call for scale (603)323-7363.
BUYING Junk vehicles, paying cash. Contact Joe (207)712-6910.
RCERTIFIED & INSURED
HIGHEST QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP Fully Insured 603-730-2521
2001 Pontiac Sunfire 94,000 miles, reliable, no rust, sunroof, good condition $2500/obro. Call (603)662-2006.
1999 Chevy Prizm. 68,000 miles. California car. Excellent condition. Paint rough. $3000. (603)733-6801.
Quality & Service Since 1976
CONWAY TO JACKSON
2001 Nissan Pathfinder, manual, 4x4, 125k, sunroof, 6 CD player, $5500/obo. (603)447-5300.
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty, ext cab, 49k, Fisher heavy duty min. mount plow $19,900. (603)520-0432.
603-733-6451 eecomputerservices.com
Fully Insured 603-730-2521
2001 Mercury Sable 4dr sedan, auot, 69k orig. miles, clean, $3500 very dependable transportation (603)730-2260.
$1450 1994 Dodge Spirit 4dr sedan, clean, state inspected, 87,000 orig. miles, new tires (603)730-2260.
603-986-1329
graniteorganics@hotmail.com
2001 Ford Taurus. 149k w/ 4 new tires & 2 studded. $1400. (603)374-2731, (603)986-7108.
2005 Ford E250 cargo van, white, only 70k miles, new tires, runs great, professionally maintained. $9995. Call (603)356-3133, days.
Quality Marble & Granite
603-662-8447
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, beige with ski rack. Needs engine and heat repair. $3000/obo. In Jackson, call (603)383-9151.
1993 Ford Bronco. 141K miles. 302 V8, 4x4, 5 speed manual transmission. Recent brake work and new clutch. Runs/ drives OK. $2200/obro. Call Marc 603.520.0858.
603-340-0111
CHIMNEY CLEANING Safety Sweep Serving the Valley Since 1990
Commercial, Residential, Industrial
Auctions HUGE Auction Saturday December 3rd starts 4pm. Preview after 2pm by Gary Wallace Auctions R16 Ossipee, NHAntiques, furniture, dolls, collectibles and more- see www.wallaceauctions.com for 100s of photos NH #2735 call 1-603-539-5276.
Autos HERMANSON!S AUTO WAREHOUSE, LTD Auto Sales & Repair Eastern Spaces Warehouse East Conway Road Hermansonsautowarehouse.com
got a business?
it pays to advertise.
356-3456
Animal Rescue League of NH Cats, Kittens, Dogs, Pups and Other Small Critters looking for a second chance.
603-447-5955
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Child Care
For Rent
For Rent
For Rent
For Rent-Vacation
For Sale
SMALL in home center has openings for weekend care from Fri. evening to Sun. evening. 6 weeks to 5 yrs. 1 posible opening for full time Mon-Fri. FMI, call (603)387-1177.
CONWAY Rt. 16 efficiency cabins. Single room w/ kitchenette and bath. Compact/ convenient. Starting at $400/mo. plus utilities. No Pets, no smoking. Credit/ security deposit required. Call 603-447-3815.
GLEN: Lg riverside, 1st floor, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Convenient, near N. Conway/ Jackson. View Attitash from porch at Ellis River/ Rt.302w. $700/mo plus utilities. (603)383-4536.
NORTH Conway Village- 1 be apt. $800/mo. Includes heat, electric, snowplowing & trash. 1st and security required. No smoking. Call (603)986-6806.
SEASONAL- prime locations 1-4 BR properties. Some slopeside units 603-383-8000, email anne@fgpm.com.
AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.
NEW YEAR’S Week 2011- Wildcat Townhouse sleeps 8. Sauna and hot tub in unit, indoor pool. $800/week. (603)356-8887. swolner@roadrunner.com.
ANTIQUE cane rocker asking $30. Call 603-452-5116 (Will send photo if interested).
Crafts
CONWAY Saco Woods 2 br. 2nd. fl. condo. New paint, carpet. $80,000. L. Davis, Broker/ Owner 919-259-0166.
CRAFT/ VENDOR FAIR Saturday December 3rd. 10-3 at the American Legion in Conway. Several crafters & small businesses attending. Local Crafters, Athena's, Cloverleaf Farm, Lia Sophia, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, Lindt Chocolate, Partylite and more. Door prizes and refreshments. Do some Christmas Shopping or pamper yourself.
Employment Wanted NEED care for a loved one? 20+ yrs. Homecare exp. CPR/ 1st aid (603)986-7093.
For Rent
• 1 bdr cottage walking distance to Cranmore and the Village. Mostly furnished. No Pets/ Smoke. $650/mo + util. • 1 bdr condo excellent shape. W/D on site. Fully applianced, pvt deck. No Pets/Smoking. $800/mo INCLUDES Heat + A/C. Solid credit/references. • 3 bdr, 2 bath NEW CONSTRUCTION home in NC Village. Detached garage, plenty of space, and brand new. Fully applianced. No Pets/Smoke. $1,200/mo + util. • 3 bdr, 3 bath house, Conway. furnished, spectacular views, rights to nearby ponds. $1,350/mo + util. No Pets/Smoke • 3 bdr, 2.5 bath beautifully furnished high end home in Conway. Waterfront, spectacular Mtn. views, detached garage + MUCH more. $2,200/mo. + util. No Pets/Smoke.
Please contact Brett at brett@badgerrealty.com or (603)356-5757 ext 334
2-4 bedroom long term and seasonal. Starting at $750 call 603-383-8000, anne@fgpm.com. BARTLETT 3 bedroom, 2 bath, immaculate Linderhof chalet. $1100/mo plus utilities. References. Dan Jones, ReMax Presidential (603)356-9444. BARTLETT NH, available immediately, 1 bedroom apt. $750/mo. Heat included. 12 mo. lease and security deposit required. Small pets considered. Call (978)767-1019 leave message. BARTLETT, Kearsage St. Newly renovated house. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, dishwasher, washer dryer. $875/mo. plus utilities. References & deposit. (603)662-5567. BRIDGTON- 2 bedroom apartment by monument. Second floor. Heat, hot water, electricity $850/mo. (207)513-2102.
CABINS +
ROOMS Off Season Rentals (603)447-3858 CONWAY 2 bdrm mobile home. Walk to town. W/D, dishwasher, no pets, no smoking. $650/mo plus utilities. 1st, security & references. (603)367-9957. CONWAY 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pet friendly, call Anne at (603)383-8000 or anne@fgpm.com. CONWAY Rent or rent with option to buy- 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on park like acre, small barn, child safe dead end street. New kitchen and bath $1100 half of rent to be credited to purchase price. Call Paul 781-608-8855.
Stage Stop Apts Sunny 1 bedroom, convenient Main St. Center Conway location. Spacious Master bedroom with large closet. Well maintained historic building. Plowing and rubbish removal. No dogs $550/mo plus utilities. (603)236-9363 CONWAY Village sunny & spacious non-smoking apt with large kitchen, dining room, living room downstairs & 1.5 bedroom upstairs. Private entrance & deck. $725/mo includes heat, hot water, sewer, plowing & off-street parking. Call 888-445-5372 x2013 Mon-Thu from 8am-1pm to schedule a showing. CONWAY- 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, pets considered, 1 year lease, unfurnished, $650/mo plus utilities, security deposit and credit check. Good credit required. Rich Johnson, Select Real Estate (603)447-3813. CONWAY- Large 1 bedroom $650/mo. Includes heat, hot water, plowing, trash. Deposit/ references required. (603)447-6612. CONWAYRooms for rentFridge, microwave, wifi, cable, phone, $150$175/wk. (603)447-5366. CONWAY: Two 2 bdrm apts. available Dec 1st. Fryeburg, two 1 bdrm apts. available January. Call (603)356-6062 or (603)455-4500 evenings. CONWAY: Year-round 3 bdrm, 3 bath open concept cape with views, large deck, w/d, $1350/mo. (781)424-0728. COZY riverside 2 bdrm cottage. Sundeck, Rt.302w/16, Glen. $650/mo plus utilities. 781-724-7741. EATON Farmhouse- 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, year lease, $650/mo plus utilities. (603)447-3312. FRYEBURG 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt. $700/mo, includes heat & hot water. Call Paul Wheeler Re/Max Presidential 603-356-9444 ext.206. FRYEBURG two- 3 br. mobile homes on 1.7 acres. $90,000. L. Davis Broker, Owner 919-259-0166. FRYEBURG Village, 3 bedroom home, newly renovated, hardwood floors, w/d hookup, $900/mo plus utilities. (603)662-5669. FRYEBURG, In-town 1st floor, 1 bdrm. Newly restored, $600/mo. Heated, no dog, no smoking. (603)539-2860. 1 month free rent! Fryeburglovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath, a/c, w/d hook-up, deck, $1000/mo plus. No pets 207-935-3241. COUNTRY riverside home, farmers porch, view Attitash, on Rt.302w/ Ellis River. 10 rooms, 5 bed, 3 baths. Extra room for extended family $1200/mo, ski season or long term. 781-724-7741. GLEN- 2 bed, 2 bath, newly renovated house, w/d, dishwasher, 2 car garage. $950 plus utilities. (603)374-2391. INTERVALE private rooms: 1-2 beds, TV, fridge, Internet, utilities. Kitchen, phones, computers, laundry. $150-175/week (603)383-9779.
HOUSE for rent, Stoneham ME. Seasonal or monthly, 3 bed/ 3 bath open modern interior, surrounded by White Mountain National Forest, close to Sunday River & Shawnee Peak ski areas, on State snowmobile trail, x-country skiing/ hiking/ biking from door, close to Kezar Lake, 2 car garage, $850/mo. plus utilities, 1 month deposit, no smoking, small dogs considered, call 207-890-4501.
HOUSE: Route 16A Intervale. Perfect ski house! Three bedroom, fireplace, hardwood floors, new windows and furnace, carport, 6/mo. lease, pet considered, non-smoking, $1000 plus utilities, security and first month, FMI 603-723-8722. INTERVALE, 1 bdrm, efficiency. Alpendorf, sunny, ground floor. Heat, elec., water, w/d, cable & plowing incl. Furnished. Avail. 12/11- 5/12. No smoking/ no pets, $750/mo. 1st mo + sec, application & references. (603)387-1607. INTERVALE- 2 plus bedroom, 2 bath, ranch. Full basement, $1000/mo plus utilities. References. Dan Jones, ReMax Presidential (603)356-9444. INTERVALE: 2 bedroom, gas heat, garage for storage, w/d, $725/mo + utilities + security deposit. Call Dave (508)314-7699. JACKSON Ready for snow! Tyrol 2 bedroom, 1 bath chalet, December thru April, $6500 + tax and utilities. Alex Drummond RE/MAX Presidential, 603-356-9444 x240. JACKSON- 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, $1200/mo. Call Margie at Remax 520-0718. JACKSON: NEWLY REDUCED 2 bdrm ranch style house. 1 bath, 1 small office, easy basement access. No pets, no smoking. References, sec dep., lease. $825/mo (603)915-0856. MADISON farmhouse- 2200sf, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, scenic 2 acres $1395/mo. 3 car barn and workshop $195/mo. skypilot2c@tampabay.rr.com (603)986-6555 Real Estate Agent. MADISON Spacious 2 bedroom apt., close to Conway Village. Deck, no smoking/ pets, $675/mo plus utilities. 367-9270. NORTH Conway 3- 4 bdrms, 1.5 bath house. Base of Cathedral Ledge with views, w/d, woodstove. No pets, no smoking. Credit check. $1000/mo (603)609-5858. NORTH Conway Apts: Whitehorse 2 bedroom, 940sf, with deck for $825. Ledgeview 1 bedroom, 555sf for $650. Outlook 2 bedroom, 851sf. for $750. All with w/d available: year lease, references needed, no pets. Call Jenn at 356-6321 x6902 or Sheila x6469.
NORTH CONWAY- 1 bdrm apt. $560/mo plus utilities. Avail immediately. (781)640-9421. NORTH Conway- 1 bedroom, great views of Peaked, Cranmore, utilities included available now. $850/mo. (520)444-7217 after 11am. NORTHBROOK 2 BR/ 2 BA, furnished or un-furnished, woodstove, washer/ dryer. Outdoor pool and tennis, views to Cranmore. No pets. $895/mo plus utilities. First month and security. References required. Mountain & Vale Realty 356-3300. NORTHBROOK Condominium. 2 BR w/ den, 2 bath. Outdoor pool and tennis. W/d, woodstove, views to Cranmore. Attached bath off master bedroom. $900/mo plus utilities. Furnished or unfurnished. Available immediately. No pets. First month and security. References required. Mountain & Vale Realty 356-3300. OSSIPEE, 3 bedroom mobile home with 2 bay gambrel garage on its own land. $900/mo. plus security deposit. (603)540-0307, (603)539-5698. REDSTONE- 2 BR apt, screen porch, many updates $725/mo plus utilities, plowing & trash included, no pets. Available immediately. (603)986-6451.
RENTALS Wolfeboro, Ossipee, Tamworth, Effingham, Wakefield and Alton Largest selection of houses, apartments, office space, store fronts, storage units and mobile homes. Short or long term. No pets please. See our website for details. DuCo Property Services, (603)539-5577 Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
ducoproperties@myfairpoint.net,
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SACO Woods– available immediately. 2 bedroom condo unit, private screened in deck. W/d. No pets. $800/mo plus utilities. One year lease. One month plus security deposit. References required. Call Mountain & Vale Realty 603-356-3300 x1. TAMWORTH 2 bdrm. apt. avail. 12/1. $500/mo plus utilities. Propane monitor heat. No pets. (207)229-6749.
For Rent-Vacation CHOCORUA- Ski/ shop/ snowmobile: 3 cottage rentals with 2, 3 or 4 bdrms. A short drive to several ski areas, miles of x-country ski trails & snowmobile trails with connection to the State trail system from cottage. Available weekends, weekly or monthly. (603)323-8536. CONWAY- 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, sleeps 8, fireplace, near 5 ski areas, available for weeks, weekends or longer. Reasonable rates (401)284-0116. INTERVALE- Minutes to skiing, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with mountain views. $390/ 3 nights, $700/ week, $1200/mo (plus utilities). Email anlow54@aol.com cell: 978-771-6597.
NORTH Conway home- 3 bedroom w/ family room, 2 full baths. Nice back yard. Walk to town. $1100/mo plus utilities. Available immediately. First month and security. References required. Mountain & Vale Realty (603)356-3300.
JACKSON Ready for snow! Tyrol 2 bedroom, 1 bath chalet, December thru April, $6500 + tax and utilities. Alex Drummond RE/MAX Presidential, 603-356-9444 x240.
NORTH Conway unfurnished 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo. 2nd floor, 1 year lease. No pets or smoking. $700/mo + utility. Security & credit check. Rich Johnson, Select RE (603)447-3813.
SEASONAL- Bartlett 2 bedroom, sleeps 6-8 $900. 1 bedroom $550. Includes cable, wi-fi and plowing. Linderhof 2 bedroom condo sleeps 6 $900 (978)360-6599.
For Rent-Commercial BUSINESS Opportunity. Auto Sales/ Repair shop. Customer waiting area, large heated shop with lift, compressr, oil tanks, etc. 2400sf with plenty of parking. Ctr. Conway 603-860-6608.
BIG TARP SALE TED’S DISCOUNT
6x8 $1.95, 10x12 $4.80, 12x16 $6.40, 10x20 $8.00, 20x30 $24.00, 20x40 $32.00. (603)539-8005. BRAND new hot tub cover. 80”x80”, hunter green, w/ arm rail. Over $500 value, will sell for $400/obo. (603)539-6937, (603)733-7952
RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE
CARROLL COUNTY OIL
NORTH CONWAY VILLAGE Options from 250 sq. ft up Call or email for pricing Sheila 356-6321 x 6469
Cash discount, senior citizen discount, prompt deliveries, pre-buy programs. 539-8332.
sheiladuane@attitashrealty.com COMMERCIAL spaces, many options, retail space, woodworking shop, auto body or repair shop, offices. Great sunny commercial location, Lovell Village. From $250-$650/mo plus utilities. (603)828-3661. Multi-use 2800s.f. building with living space, 3 baths, 60’ covered porch for displays, high visibility location. Rt.302w/16 between North Conway & Attitash. Ample parking $1200/mo plus. 781-724-7741. GROW YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Garden shop & Landscaping? Christmas Trees? Winter equipment sales? Antiques? Crafts? Art Gallery? Insurance? Engineering? Food Service? Ice Cream? Retail? Lawyer? Ski Shop? Accountant? What ever you do, a new, highly visible location in the most affluent section of the Valley offers Opportunity! Attractively updated log commercial building in dynamite Bartlett location has 500’ frontage on Route 16 between Story Land and Jackson. 1598 SF. Lease for $1,500/mo. plus utilities. Rent-to-own? Or purchase now for $219,500 ($22,000+ under assessed value) E-mail interest and references to pinkham@pinkhamrealestate.com
Broker interest. Or call Peter at Pinkham Real Estate 603-356-5425. INTERVALE, NH Rt. 16A/302“Office space for rent” Single/ multiple rooms. For available rooms and rental price list see Johnsoncpa.com (207)636-7606. NORTH Conway- 2 professional office suites, over 2000sf, maybe combined as one. Also available for sale. Dan Jones, ReMax Presidential (603)356-9444.
For Sale 2 blue upholstered chairs, great condition. Asking $100/ pair. Call (603)452-5116 (Will send photo if interested). 3 stone diamond ring size 6. Ctr stone princess cut .50ct color D, clarity VS. Side stones trilliant cut .25ct each color C, clarity VS. Yellow gold. Appraised at $3995, asking $1800/obo. Call (603)662-7058. 52" HD Mitsubishi projection TV on wheels. Works great $250. Call Jeff 662-6681. 8’ custom built pool table. Full slate support. Exec condition. Includes all accessories; Balls, cue sticks, rack, brush, and custom made cover. Price $800. Call (207)925-3041, leave message. AIR hockey table: Full size, great condition, all accessories included. $150/obo. Also for sale: 14’ Impex fiberglass kayak. 603-986-9038.
Cast Iron gas heater, white. No vent required. Gives off a lot of heat, looks great. $550. (603)323-7863.
CHRISTMAS TREES Davis Sugar House, 8 Dundee Rd., Jackson. Christmas Trees 5’-9’ $18-$45. Freshly cut, hand made wreaths. Daily hours 8am- 8pm 383-4656.
D&D OIL Fuel oil and Kerosene, great prices. Call (207)890-6616 or (207)935-3834, or visit: dndoil.com. DOWNEASTER Truck Dump Body $1000. 1994 Ford F250 Extended cab 4x4 $1000. (603)662-5385. EMERSON LCD 20” TV $400. T wo Samsung phones, works great $600. (603)730-7584.
Everything Must Go! Hot tub, electronics, car, lots more! FMI (603)566-0660. 1390 Conway Rd., Madison, NH. Executive Mohangy desk and 3 chairs. Great for business or home office. Asking $800/obo. Call (603)452-5116 (will send photo if interested. FIREWOOD cut, spit and delivered. 16”, 18”, 20”, 22” $275/cord. 12”, 14” also available (603)356-5923.
FIREWOOD Green Firewood $185/cord Minimum 2 cord delivery
207-925-1138
westernmainetimberlands.com FIREWOODAll good hardwood, dry & green, cut, split, delivered. Call (207)935-4479 between 9am-9pm. GARY Fisher Brand new Mountain Bike. Mullet model with 15.5” aluminum frame. Suggested retail $897. Now selling for $500/obo (603)730-7097. GUNS, Guns, Guns. I trade, swap, exchange. I do not sell guns. This is a hobby. Please call if you want to trade. Please no junk. Tel. (603)367-8589. HALF acre of Xmas ornaments. Complete- Santa, reindeer, elves, Mickey mouse, etc. Gingerbread house & men, candy canes. Everything! Plus blowup also. (207)935-2388. HEATER SunTwinGen3. Quarts/ infrared. 1500w rated 5,000btu., 1000sf. Most efficient, comfortable, portable. Near new. $250. (603)367-1138. HOT air furnace & tank. Call for price. Call (603)236-2699.
LYMANOIL.COM Now offering propane sales and service. Call or visit www.LymanOil.com Jesse E Lyman, North Conway (603)356-2411. NEWMAC wood furnace, WB100E, used one season. Cost $3300 new, will sacrifice for $1795. Call Bob 356-3133 days.
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Help Wanted by Abigail Van Buren
MOM FEARS HER FUTURE PLANS HAVE CAST A PALL ON THE PRESENT
DEAR ABBY: A while back I told my family I was considering downsizing my life and made the big mistake of telling them I want them to eventually have my house. I also revealed the contents of my will. Now I feel exposed, uncomfortable and vulnerable -- possibly even a bit paranoid that they might want to have me “six feet under” sooner than I should be. I don’t think I am ready to move yet, but I have gotten my family’s hopes up. I did talk to one of them and felt reassured at the time, but I still sense that there’s a change in how they perceive me and all of our futures now. How can I undo the damage, knowing I have to make sure I have enough money to live on as well as provide for them when I’m gone? -- FOOT-IN-MOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEAR F-IN-M: Two of the most sensitive subjects to discuss are death and money, and you deserve praise for having started the conversation. I disagree that making your intentions known instead of having them transmitted during a reading of your will was a mistake. Because you feel there may have been a misunderstanding, call a family meeting and clarify your message. Tell them your health is great, you have no plans to move in the near future and plan to live a long and happy life. DEAR ABBY: My mother lives in an assisted living community in the memory care unit. During a recent visit, I became upset because the care staff addressed my mom as “Granny,” “Grandma,” “Mamma,” etc. Mother struggles with the time of day, the day of the week and sometimes forgets who we are -- so I don’t see the benefit of using names other than her own.
I think it is disrespectful, unacceptable and unprofessional. When I asked the attendant to please address Mom as “Mrs. Smith” or “Ms. Ann,” she laughed and said, “Granny wouldn’t know who I was talking to if I called her by those names.” My siblings and I took this issue to the director, who told us we shouldn’t be hurt and that the staff was showing our mom she is loved. I am interested in knowing your opinion on this matter. -- SHE HAS A NAME IN GEORGIA DEAR SHE HAS A NAME: Not knowing the national origin of the attendants in your mother’s care unit I can’t be certain, but what you encountered may be a cultural difference. In other cultures, calling someone “Mama,” “Auntie” or “Grandma” is considered respectful. While it made YOU uncomfortable, if it didn’t have that effect on your mother, you should take your cue from the director of the facility. However, because you have formally requested that your mother be addressed by name, then that is what should be done in the future. DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I are out together, he strides out ahead of me and calls back, “Catch up!” or “Keep up!” I am not creeping along but walking at my own (reasonable) pace. I think he should either slow down or let me walk behind him and not expect me to run after him at his command. What do you think? -- LIKES TO SMELL THE ROSES IN TENNESSEE DEAR LIKES TO SMELL THE ROSES: Unless your husband is a Marine drill sergeant, I think you’re right.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860
Doonesbury
by Gary Trudeau
Help Wanted Fryeburg Health Care Center is looking for a
Per Diem CNA
Interested applicants should stop by for an application.
Full Time 40 Hours/ Week Year Round
Front Desk Position
Nights and Weekends Required Some Benefits Available Apply in person Forest Glen Inn 277 Artist Falls Road North Conway, NH 03860
Automotive Technician Wanted Candidate must be GM Certified and ASE Certified. We offer competitive pay plus weekly and monthly incentives. We also offer health care, 401K, paid vacations, paid holidays, and free uniforms. Candidate must possess a positive attitude to work in a Team environment. Interested candidates should contact:
Bill Crone, (603)356-5401 or send resume to:
bcrone@crestautoworld.com All interviews confidential
F UEL DELIVERY C LERK White Mountain Oil & Propane is currently seeking a Fuel Delivery Clerk with customer service experience. Must possess strong math skills and be able to communicate effectively. This is a year round full time permanent position. We offer a full benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, health & dental insurance, 401(K), and profit sharing. Interested applicants should stop by the office to fill out an application or mail resume to:
For Sale NEED Cash? Sell your stuff on Ebay. We do the work. You get cash! 10 years experience. ABCybersell (207)925-3135 Mike. OLD Town canoe w/ paddles $300. Remeo GPS system w/ 3 programmable collars $500. Burton clash snowboard 147 w/ bindings $100. WII Fit w/ 2 CDs, like new $75. Fisher Mama Bear woodstove $1000. (603)374-2731, (603)986-7108.
SKIS Elan Six Race 155- $100. Volkl RaceTiger 163- $100. Atomic Race G5 175- $400. Volkl twin tips 155- $100. All with bindings. Rossignol size 8 boots $40. (603)383-9396. SUPPORT your local logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale EPA qualified to 97% efficient. (603)447-2282. TAKING orders for Christmas wreaths, greens, kissing balls, candy canes and garland. LCR Landscaping, 18 Wildwood St., across from Colemans, Albany, NH. Tel: (603)348-1947. TED’S Discount- Warehouse prices on gloves, tarps, gifts, tools, hardwood bundles. Over 1000 knives. (603)539-8005. TORO 724 Snowblower. Runs great, new belts & skids. $400. (603)455-7115.
For Sale
WOOD HEAT Vigas Gasification Wood Boilers Call today for information & to see a live demonstration! Alternative Heating of Mt. Washington Valley
603 387-0553 WOODSTOVE yard sale. 3 stoves under $400. All must go! Stoveman 662-8103.
Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763. CASH & Carry blow out sale! Chairs $5, sofas from $40 at the Glen Warehouse. 383-6665.
Free HIGHEST cash price paid for your junk cars, farm equipment and scrap metal. Free removal, no job too big. (207)393-7318.
Free
Help Wanted
PAY $250 minimum for your junk car/ truck picked up. Also buying junk vehicles, light iron, heavy iron over the scales. We also buy copper, brass, wire, aluminum, batteries and much more. Call for scale (603)323-7363.
ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER
Help Wanted A busy 20+ year North Conway marketing company needs a dynamic receptionist with an eye for detail, computer experience and an ability to work with the public. Full time year round position, all weekends required. Microsoft Word & Excel skills needed, multitasking a must. $10.00 or more depending skill level. For a confidential interview, email resume and refere n c e s t o tnoperations@gmail.com. ACCU Temp Services, Inc. look ing for Service & Installation Techs. Full-time, year-round positions. Service position requires LP gas & EPA license. Install position LP gas license preferred. Please mail resume & references to PO Box 3324, North Conway, NH 03860. Artisans & Crafters Wanted. Great location to display your wares. Retail display space available. Redstone Treasures a trove of arts & crafts. (603)387-7494.
White Mountain Oil & Propane Attn: Mark Saunders PO Box 690 North Conway, NH 03860 Fax: (603)356-7181 Jobs@whitemountainoil.com No Phone Calls Please
Must have a culinary background, also front of house and back of house management experience. Position is year round with benefits. Call (603)356-5543 x239. AVON: Earnings great! No door to door necessary. Choose your own hours. For information call 323-7361. CABIN Fever Restaurant- Now accepting applications for all postions. Apply in person, 1395 Rt302, Bartlett.
TAMWORTH, NH MANAGER Qualified candidate will have automotive and commercial truck tire experience with excellent customer service skills. Experience in job/ tire pricing, safety and crew management is a must. Contact Denise Littlefield (603)679-2232 or hr@strathamtire.com
Marketing Specialist Berlin Office Woodlands Credit Union in Berlin, New Hampshire is seeking a highly qualified individual to become a Marketing Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a degree in marketing or related field from a 4 year institution. The candidate will take the lead role in advertising and sales promotions, coordinate with outside marketing agencies and assist in the implementation and promotion of CU products and services. They will be responsible for conducting market research, making recommendations to products and services and maintaining accurate records and reports. This position will develop and maintain electronic marketing media including but not limited to: website, social media, email etc. Woodlands Credit Union is the industry leader in Northern New Hampshire with a strong commitment to member service. We offer employees a professional working environment, competitive pay structure and a benefits package that includes an employer matching 401k, paid vacation and more. Pick up an application at any Woodlands location, or send resume to:
Joe Rodgers, V.P.H.R. 730 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 Berlin, Gorham, Conway, Plymouth and Lebanon New Hampshire (603)752-5650 • www.woodlandscu.com Equal Opportunity Employer
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
CONCRETE WORKS
FULL & PART-TIME SALES
Looking for snowplow driver. Non-smoker, must have valid drivers license, must be experienced, must be reliable, must be available to plow nights. 387-1444.
COUNTER HELP Join our dedicated, seasoned team. Perm. P/T counter help including weekends. Must be dependable.
FT/PT positions for experienced, enthusiastic, sales professional. Ski background in telemark or cross country helpful. Competitive pay. Must be able to work weekends. Stop in for an application, ask for Cort or Rob. Ragged Mtn. Equipment, Inc. Rt. 16-302, Intervale, NH (603)356-3042.
KITCHEN MANAGER Must have experience in busy, fast paced, restaurant kitchen. Apply in person at Cranmore Mountain or call (603)356-5543 x239 Seasonal Position.
Apply in person at Bagels Plus 2988 WM Hwy DANIEL WEBSTER C OUNCIL seeks a talented individual to run its Exploring division ultimately providing leadership and guidance to a program for youth ages 14-21 in career education throughout the State of NH. Position includes a variety of marketing, sales and community networking opportunities in the State of NH. Must have a BS/BA degree and a strong business acumen. Starting salary is $32K-36K plus benefits. Please email resume and cover letter to: mtickler@bsamail.org EXPERIENCED, caring and professional Caregivers needed for Conway area and surrounding towns. CNA/ LNA preferred. Nights/ weekends a must. Criminal background/ reference checks. Email: timberlandhomecare@live.com
FOOD AND BEVERAGE Hiring seasonal restaurant and concessions positions at Cranmore Mountain. Front and Back of house. Apply in person or call (603)356-5543 x239. FRIENDLY reliable front desk person needed at the Yankee Clipper Inn. Must have customer service experience and be available for nights & weekends. Please stop by for an application.
MOUNTAIN & Vale Realty hiring winter laborers. Must be dependable and prepared to work in snowstorm conditions. Please call 356-3300 to arrange to fill out an application.
NOW taking applications for an experienced telemarketer. Salary plus commission. Must have own transportation. For interview, call (603)520-4812 ask for Don.
Part-time maintenance position 2-3 days per week year-round. Pool experience a plus. Fax job experience to: 603-356-9648 or email to: cridge@ncia.net.
Sander truck operator wanted. Min CDL class B license needed. Must be available and reliable when it snows. Excellent pay. Gordon T. Burke and Sons. Call (603)356-3964, or (603)731-4263.
SNOWPLOW subcontractor needed. If you have a plow & want to earn some money, give me a call. 603-662-9596.
Help Wanted Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro Now hiring experienced full and part time Line Cooks (starting at $10/hr & up). Waitstaff Apply in person before 4pm. No phone calls please. Ask for Dave or Janet. Now in North Conway Village!
WINTER/ FALL RUSH Permanent and holiday season help. Start immediately. Due to fall/ holiday season our company is experiencing a massive product demand opening various positions in all departments and must be filled this week. No experience required. Must be at least 18. Positions available: Customer Service/ set up and display/ appointment setting/ sales and marketing. Call today for immediate interview (603)822-0219. Or text anytime (603)930-8450.
Home Improvements 1 CALL DOES IT ALL Ken Karpowich Plumbing and Remodeling. Licensed and insured in ME and NH. Repairs, installations, demo to finish remodeling. Call for a free estimate. I will call you back. 800-356-0315, 207-925-1423. AFFORDABLE painting & drywall services, winter rates, payment plans. Fully insured, free estimates, EPA cert. Call Henry at (603)323-7219, leave message.
AM BUILDERS Full service contractor. All types roofing, siding, decks, remodeling, new homes and garages. (603)323-7519 View our website: www.AddisonMasonBuilders.com
GRANITE COUNTERS
Entry Level Sales Full-time entry level telephone sales position for growing high tech company in Conway. Salary plus bonus Send resume to: jobs@rapidinsightinc.com
Administrative / Sales Support Chick Home Center has an immediate opening for an administrative sales and support assistant for its specialty departments. Duties will include, but are not limited to, order entry and processing, purchasing and receiving, billing, scheduling deliveries as well as assisting customers in our showroom. Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment is critical. Previous kitchen design experience and/or knowledge of 20/20 software preferred but not required. Applicant must have strong computer skills and be proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office. Please apply in person or forward your resume to:
Thomas F. Dias, Vice President of Operations at tomd@chicklumber.com
Lift Attendants
This position requires individuals to work outside in all weather conditions. Maintain a clean and safe working area for guest to enter on and off the mountain ski lifts. Required to assist guest loading and off loading mountain ski lifts. Applicant must be able to shovel snow; lift up to 35 pounds. Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Typical start time is 7:30 am to close.
Tune/Repair Shop
Applicant must have Ski and Snowboard tuning, repair experience and customer service skills. Must be 18 years old. Position requires working weekends, holidays, and vacation weeks. Applications are being accepted Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 4:00. Managers will be available to conduct onsite interviews. For immediate consideration, stop by the Human Resource Office Route 302, Bartlett, NH EOE
A quality job for a quality price. Quality Marble and Granite, (603)662-8447.
Home Works Remodelers
All phases of construction, from repairs to complete homes. www.sites.google.com/site/home worksremodelers/ (603)455-7115, (603)447-2402, homwrksrem@yahoo.com.
J.C. HURD BUILDERS Custom homes & additions. (207)925-6127, (207)721-0875. Fully insured. No substitution for quality.
MAPLE LEAF Heating systems installation & service including space heaters. 24 hour service. Available to home owners, contractors & Realtors. David (603)733-7058. www.MapleLeafCorp.com.
STREETER BUILDING & REMODELING
Mobile Homes TWO homes to choose from in central North Conway park. New 2012 model Skyline, 14x72, two bedroom, 2 bath, workshop/ shed, gas heat, big lot $49,900. 1994 Astro, 14x56, two bedroom, 1 bath, washer dryer, new appliances, new furnace, new roof, new hot water heater $24,900. Both homes ready to be lived in! No dogs. Financing available, affordable living right in North Conway. Walk to shops, outlets, trails, river. Call 603-986-3991.
Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz
(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.
Personals
Recreation Vehicles 2001 36’ Kountry Star 5th wheel w/ 3 slides & awning. Excellent condition, many extras. NADA average retail $19,000 +, must sell $14,000/obo. 603-323-8536. CLASS C Motorhome. 2005 Four Winds Chateau 31P. 10,909 miles. $41,900/obo. (603)387-2950 or jeff_and_tracy@yahoo.com.
Real Estate NO. Conway Timeshare. Unique opportunity at the Stonehurst. 1/10th ownership share, 5 full weeks in this great 3 bedroom 2.5 bath condo. Sleeps 10+ comfortably. Close to all valley activities yet very private location with pool and tennis court available. Walk to great restaurant at the Stonehurst Manor. Fully furnished and equipped. Call 781-603-8048 for details. Asking $12,000. OSSIPEE, 3 bedroom mobile home with 2 bay gambrel garage on its own land. $80,000. (603)540-0307, (603)539-5698. WHERE can you build your dollars in today's economy? Not with bank interest, which is treading water, and not the stock market, where you may be underwater. Learn how to invest in residential real estate by taking our free online Investor Course. Call Pinkham Real Estate (603)356-5425 ex14 for information.
Carl & Dixie Lea 447- 3711 ~ credit cards accepted ~ ~ Est 1990 ~
Off Stark Rd., Center Conway. w/d, cable included. $75 weekly or $300 monthly. FMI (603)662-8428. STOW, ME- 3 bedroom furnished house, nonsmoker, pets negotiable. $500/mo plus shared utilities. (207)697-2189.
SNOW REMOVAL Plowing, snow blowing, shoveling (walks, roofs, decks) etc. Do-List Property Maintenance (603)452-8575.
SNOWMOBILE REPAIR AND SERVICE
Pre-season specials and service on all makes & models. Pick up and delivery available. Be ready before the snow gets here. Amsoil products available. (603)662-2486.
SNOWPLOWING Dependable service, plowing/ sanding. North Conway, Kearsarge, Glen, Intervale Bartlett. (603)383-6466.
Custom Saw Milling Custom Planing Custom Kiln Drying Call for details Home Grown Lumber (603)447-3800.
ELDERCARE- Personal Care pro vided in the comfort of your own home. Excellent references. Amanda (603)986-7346. EXPERIENCED, affordable cleaner. Flexible hours, rates starting at $15/hour, references available upon request. Katie (603)733-8339.
FALL CLEANUPS Rake leaves, brush cutting, dump runs, etc. 1 ton dump truck for hire too. (603)447-3045, (603)733-6656.
HOME HEALTHCARE
TOTAL FLOOR CARE Professional Installation, sanding, refinishing and repair of wood floors. 447-1723.
TYLER’S SNOWPLOWING
Reliable student/ affordable rates. Shoveling, sanding & salting. Please call 1-860-941-7029; leave message if no answer.
Wayne’s Light Trucking Specializing in real estate clean out, property cleanout, demolition of old structures, roof shoveling, etc. (603)730-2590.
YARD BIRDS Still time to get your fall cleanup done. Save money on spring cleanups, get most of it done now. Free quotes. Fully insured. (603)662-4254, (888)895-0102.
Situation Wanted
When looking for a home healthcare provider, please be advised, the state of New Hampshire requires all providers to be licensed and insured with the state of NH. Providers who are providing care without a home healthcare license are doing so against state law.
Flexible hours, excellent references. 16 plus yrs experience. FMI call (603)986-4891.
HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851. www.whitemountainhypnosiscenter.com.
1991 Ski-Doo Safari LE, 440 miles, starts every time $250. 2004 Polaris Classic Snowmachine, 550 miles, excellent condition $2500. (603)374-2731, (603)986-7108.
J-N-R LANDSCAPING
2000 Ski-Doo Formula Deluxe 380 great shape, elec start, rev, HHB, perfect for family or wife’s 1st $1950. Call 356-6351.
Fall clean-ups, senior discounts. Will do dump runs. Free estimates. Cell: (603)730-7701 Russell.
KEN'S PLOWING
NH hospital experienced to care for your loved one. Excellent references. FMI Jennifer (603)733-8575.
FRYEBURG, room available, includes utilities, D-TV, wireless internet, W/D, shared common areas. Nice yard. $125/wk. Call 603-387-8215 or email kizmen@roadrunner.com
HOUSE lot on Passaconaway Road directly across from Red Eagle Pond, view of Moat Mountain, borders White Mountain Forest. Approved 3 bedroom house lot, has driveway, well, apple tree, middle of Paradise. $45,000/obo. Reducedfirst $30,000 takes it (207)404-0912.
Vacation Rentals Private Homes Offices 24/7 Windows
LOOKING to rent your vacation property for the season or long term. Call Anne @ (603)383-8000 or anne@fgpm.com.
TILE INSTALLATIONS
CENTER Conway. Location, Location, Location! Jct. of 302 and 113. 78 acres. $299,000. 603-367-8054.
Cleaning & More
Affordable rates. Ossipee & Madison area. (603)733-7751.
SMOKE-FREE home- Effingham, share home- utilities included. $100/wk. Art, (603)539-5699.
Land
AVAILABLE at $9/hr for yard work, firewood & painting. Pete 603-733-8051.
Rentals Wanted
Roommate Wanted
Services Property Maintenance Snow removal, plowing, shoveling. Interior, exterior maintenance & renovations, property checks. Serving the Bartlett/ Glen area. A licensed & insured contractor since 1993. Carr Contracting. 603-383-4334.
SINGLE WOMAN Divorced/ single woman in my forties; blonde, pretty, good figure, have no children. Looking for a man to date; 40-55 years old. Must be handsome, tall, well built, & a hard worker. (603)651-7354.
Siding, Decks, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, garages. Insured 603-662-9934. Regrouting to bathroom remodeling. Ask about free grout sealing. American Pride Tile. (603)452-8181.
Services #1 SANDY'S CLEANING Private, seasonal homes, rentals, commercial, construction cleaning. Security checks, maintenance. 30 years serving the valley. (603)383-9342.
LNA
MAPLE LEAF Vacation home closing help $99.99 Includes: Domestic water lines blown down, antifreeze added to plumbing fixtures, up to 2 bathrooms. Additional bathroom add $10. David (603)733-7058. www.MapleLeafCorp.com PERSONAL care assistant, respite care, full-time, part-time days, nights, and fill-in. 25 years experience. 207-807-1011.
PLOWING/ R OOF SHOVELING Great pricing. Ct. Conway, Conway, North Conway, Interval areas. Call Tom! (603)662-6373.
PROCLEAN SERVICES
Services
Fall cleaning, windows, carpets, rental cleaning, condos, janitorial services, commercial, residential. Insured. (603)356-6098.
BILL B and Son Building/ Remodeling. 30 years experience. All your improvement needs. Insured. Call Bill Bochicchio (603)301-1236, (603)397-2284.
Local family business. Office store, home, camp. Great references. John’s Cleaning. (207)393-7285.
“QUALITY” CLEANING
IN-HOME 24 HR HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Snowmobiles
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St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Christmas fair Dec. 3
TAMWORTH — St. Andrew’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, located at 678 Whittier Road (Old Route 25) in Tamworth, will hold its annual Christmas fair, Boughs and Bonbons, on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Once again this year, a large selection of full and fresh wreaths will be available, and can be purchased either with bow and trimmings or unadorned. In addition to wreaths, fair goers will also find Christmas cactuses and pointsettias, as well as paperwhites in gift growing kits. ANGELS AND ELVES from page 21
Sponsors are key to the program’s success. Most children have gifts purchased by individual sponsors. Marie Lee, co-director, provided insight how establishments and organizations can sponsor children. Quite often employees in a store will pool their resources and take a given number of children. Sometimes store management will sponsor children. Giving Trees, such as that of Christ Episcopal Church or at Elf HQ, allow sponsors with limited means to purchase individual gifts for the children. Ficke noted that despite this being his sixth
Christmas cookie plates feature an assortment of home-baked cookies. There will be a number of gifts items offered for sale, including Advent calendars, angel ornaments, partridge berry wreaths, preserves, dog biscuits, soaps, note cards, candy, Fair Trade food products and more. Funds raised through the Boughs and Bonbons fair will support church programs and outreach to people in need. For more information on this event or church services during Advent and at Christmas, call St. Andrew’s at 323-8515.
year connected with the program, he is constantly amazed at the generosity of the people in the Mount Washington Valley. “The USAF has taken me all around this country as well as Europe and Asia and I can say categorically that I have never witnessed the level of volunteerism and generosity as I have in the Valley! And it is contagious,” he said, as he noted the number of visitors to the Valley who also contribute both time and money to the program. To learn more how you can put a smile on a child’s face Christmas morning, visit Elf HQ next to Staples or go to the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington website, www.mwvkiwanis.org.
silent auctions, like new gift table and baked goods. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information and to volunteer call Millie Streeter at 323-7331. St. Andrew’s-in-the-valley Episcopal Church on Old Route 25 in Tamworth will hold its annual Christmas fair, Boughs and Bon Bons, on Saturday Dec. 3, featuring a large selection of wreaths, plain and decorated, gifts for sale including advent calendars, ornaments, partridge berry wreaths, preserves , soaps, note cards, candy and fair trade products and local artisans. Coffee, tea and sweet treats will be on sale. This event will help various church ministries and also outreach programs. For information call 323-8515. Sue Colten, who directs the Oasis Tutoring program reminds all tutors that there will be a meeting at the Lyceum on Dec. 2, starting at 3 p.m. for approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas, problems, suggestions. Remember the Brett School’s annual auction is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 5 p.m., the auction begins at 6 p.m. The Children’s Christmas pageant will be on Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. at the Chocorua Community Church.
The rehearsal will be on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The South Tamworth Methodist church’s Christmas fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will arrive at 10 a.m. to visit with children. There will be fresh wreaths, a food sale, cookie tins, crafts and a lunch of corn chowder, chili and soup. The church also welcomes everyone to its first annual tree lighting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event includes carol singing with cookies and cocoa in the church, before the lighting of the outside tree. You are invited to bring an appropriate non perishable food item to put under the tree to donate to an area food pantry. The always popular annual open house hosted by the staff, trustees and Friends of the Cook Memorial Library is Tuesday, Dec. 13. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by beautiful music by Peggy Johnson and Ron Wold. The Brett School chorus will sing and the Pot Luck Singers and guests will join in. You are invited to bring a pot luck entree, salad or dessert, but come anyway. This event is always an enjoyable component of the Christmas season in Tamworth. E-mail items for this column to amcgari@yahoo.com or call 323-7065
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BY LLOYD JONES THE CONWAY DAILY SUN
Conway can lay claim to two members of the U.S. Ski Team’s alpine squad. Leanne Smith and Ace Tarberry, both Kennett High graduates and former members of the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team, are about to embark on the 2011-12 racing season. Smith placed fifth in downhill training at the Lake Louise World Cup Thursday (Dec. 1). The race is Friday and hopefully she can pin one. Tarberry got his first training run on the second toughest Men’s World Cup Downhill in the world Friday on the legendary Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek, Colo. He started 81st and moved up almost 30 spots to 52nd. With luck he will get a start in the World Cup Downhill race on Friday. Smith, newly promoted to the A-Team, and Tarberry, named this summer to his first stint on the C-Team, are among six Granite Staters on the alpine team. They are joined by A-Team members Bode Miller, of Franconia, and Jimmy Cochran, of Keene; C-Team member Julia Ford, of Plymouth; and men’s technical head coach Mike Day, of Sunapee. Smith, 24, is beginning her fifth year on the U.S. Ski Team while Tarberry, 23, is embarking on his first year with the national squad. Members of the alpine team had their team and individual pictures taken last week. The following are the latest team biographies for the two of them. Smith, daughter of Paula and Joe Smith Biography: Olympian Leanne Smith followed her older sister Laurel into skiing, latched onto racing and continues to shave microseconds from her time. A NorAm champion and top-flight junior skier, she inked a spot on the World Cup elite after finishing 23rd in her career first World Cup start, which also happened to be the first downhill of the 2008 season. The Smith train picked up steam in 2011 with top 10 World Cup finishes in both super G and super combined, but the story is consistency. Smith was a staple in the World Cup points to finish the season ranked 15th in super G, 19th in super combined, 22nd in downhill and earned her first trip to the World Championships. Check out this stat: She was 75th in the World Cup overall points in 2010 and wrapped 2011 ranked 30. Smith will tell you the solid results have to do with
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more confidence on World Cup speed tracks – which comes from more experience – and from having a full injury-free season. Leanne says: “Everybody is a good skier in the top 30. It all just comes down to who makes the fewest mistakes on race day. “I feel like I’m skiing really well. This is definitely the best I’ve ever skied right now and I’ve learned some things. I’ve learned as long as the skis are in the fall line the whole time and the top of the turn, you have to nail the top of the turn, produce the energy throughout the turn and produce the speed yourself. “When I was younger, every kid dreams of being on the ski team. I kind of went through junior high and high school and had good results actually from where I was coming from and go to normal school (not a ski academy) and not doing as much traveling as all my peers nationally who were equally as talented as me. You can do whatever you want wherever you want as long as you work hard.” First tracks: On skis at 6, Smith skied at Cranmore, the heralded Mount Washington Valley ski area made famous when instructional legend Hannes Schneider arrived from Austria in 1938. Smith skied for Cranmore’s race team until she entered Kennett H.S., where she continued racing. She spent a year at UNH and took leave for Winter ’07 when she moved to the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team and erupted for a breakout season as a double NorAm champion leading her directly into the World Cup and U.S. Ski Team.
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Off the snow: Big fan of Banana Bread, Dumb and Dumber and The Office. Digs the Arcade Fire, Guitar Hero and would be a pro mountain biker if skiing wasn’t the sport of choice. Would love to have dinner with Chris Farely, Franz Klammer and Lance Armstrong this. “Oh and I’d have dinner with Tyler (Palmer, a former Olympian from the New Hampshire).” Tarberry, son of Joy Tarbell and Joe Berry Biography: As a young ripper from the Granite State, Ace Tarberry has some deep roots in skiing. In 1937, his grandfather built one of the earliest rope tows in New York. The love of skiing then branched out through the family with his father racing for the University of Vermont and older brother Alec earning All American status at Middlebury. Tarberry also went the college route racing for Dartmouth in 2009 and 2010 before opting to take a year off to train with 2011 International Alpine Coach of the Year Forest Carey and the U.S. Europa Cup program. The self-funded endeavor paid off with an invitation to the C Team tryout camp in the spring where Tarberry locked a spot on the 2012 U.S. Ski Team. Now with three trimesters to go at Dartmouth, Tarberry plans to finish off his degree during spring semesters, similar to Olympic bronze medalist Andrew Weibrecht. Ace says: “Training with Forest was great. I was able to train a lot of speed, which you don’t do in the college program because you can only race slalom and giant slalom. I think I showed my potential and had some good results. Now it’s time to keep that rolling.” “I’d be happy with a Europa Cup podium next season, but I’m aiming for a NorAm title and a World Cup start spot the following year.” First tracks: At 18 months he was kicking around the family yard in a plastic pair of skis and on snow at nearby Attitash by age 2. By 9 he had joined the Mount Washington Valley Ski Club and would go on to race for Dartmouth before making the U.S. Ski Team in 2012. Off the snow: If Tarberry didn’t ski, he probably would have been a competitive water skier. “My parents said I was a water baby,” he said, “and I still do pretty much everything on the water.” Also into racing sail boats, his dad had him crewing the family catamaran by age 7.
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