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GREENFIELD, Mass. (NY Times) — The first night they slept entwined on his futon, Jack Robison, 19, who had since childhood thought of himself as “not like the other humans,” regarded Kirsten Lindsmith with undisguised tenderness. She was the only girl to have ever asked questions about his obsessive interests — chemistry, libertarian politics, the small drone aircraft he was building — as though she actually cared to hear his answer. To Jack, who has a form of autism called Asperger syndrome, her mind was uncannily like his. She was also, he thought, beautiful. So far they had only cuddled. Jack, had hopes for something more. Yet when she smiled at him the next morning, her lips seeking his, he turned away. “I don’t really like kissing,” he said. Kirsten, 18, a college freshman, drew back. If he knew she was disappointed, he showed no sign. On that fall day in 2009, Kirsten didn’t know that someone as intelligent and articulate as Jack might be unable to read the feelings of others, or gauge the impact of his words. And only later would she recognize that her own lifelong troubles — bullying by students, anger from teachers and emotional meltdowns that she felt unable to control — were clues that she, too, occupied a spot on what is known as the autism spectrum.

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nity surrounded on nearly all sides by Detroit. Parents say they now worry more about allowing their children to walk to school early in the morning. Motorists complain that they often cannot see pedestrians until headlights — and cars — are right upon them. Some residents say they are reshaping their lives to fit the hours of daylight, as the mem-

bers of the Rev. D. Alexander Bullock’s church did recently when they urged him to move up Saturday Bible study to 4 p.m. from the usual 7 p.m. “It’s just too dark,” said Bullock, of Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church. “I come out of the church, and I can’t see what’s in front of me. What happened to our streetlights is what happens when politicians lose hope.”

Voters examining candidates, often to a fault DES MOINES (NY Times) — Jonathan Gabhart, a 21-year-old college student from Spencer, Iowa, is leaning toward voting for Ron Paul because of the Texas lawmaker’s unpolished speaking style — a “high-pitched, squirrelly voice,” as he put it. “He seems like a real person because of his eccentricities.” Andy Schwaegler, a 45-year-old tree farmer from Orford is drawn to Mitt Romney because the well-coiffed candidate reminds him of his father, a business executive. Nancy Weaver, a 60-year-old retiree in Grin-

nell, Iowa, favors Representative Michele Bachmann because the congresswoman raised 23 foster children. “That’s a huge endeavor for any man or woman,” she said. By virtually all accounts, the 2012 presidential race was to hinge on a restless electorate’s overriding worry, the troubled American economy. But in three dozen interviews across Iowa and New Hampshire over the past few days, voters readily acknowledged that their decisions would be driven as much by personal chemistry and biography as by political positions and policy.

BEIRUT, Lebanon (NY Times) — Tens, and possibly hundreds, of thousands of people defied a continuing government crackdown to fill the streets of several Syrian cities on Friday, intent on showing visiting monitors from the Arab League the extent of opposition to President Bashar al-Assad. As thousands marched in Idlib, Homs, Hama and in the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, violence flared at several of the rallies. By day’s end, activist groups said that more than two dozen people had been killed by security forces. The large crowds, while not unprecedented, underscored the resilience of the protest movement despite United Nations estimates that more than 5,000 people have died since opposition to the government galvanized in March. A protester in Dara’a, who reported huge demonstrations, said: “We want to show the Arabs and the world that we are peaceful protesters, not criminals or armed gangs. The coming days and weeks will prove our statements, not the regime’s story.”

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Pro-Huntsman group jabs at Romney in new ad PORTSMOUTH — Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman yesterday urged New Hampshire voters to stand up to the status quo and reject Mitt Romney, while a group of his supporters prepared a new television ad calling Romney a chameleon willing to do anything to get elected. The $300,000 ad campaign is expected to begin running across New Hampshire this weekend, according to an adviser for the organization known as Our Destiny PAC. The adviser was not authorized to comment publicly. “Two serious candidates remain,” a voice says in the ad, which flashes images of Huntsman, the former Utah governor, and Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and frontrunner in New Hampshire. “One willing to say anything, be anything. One who can actually do the job.” It continues: “One state can stop the chameleon. Vote Jon Huntsman.” Huntsman, who served as ambas-

sador to China in the Obama administration, has not been anywhere near that pointed in his criticism of Romney. Speaking to employees at a Portsmouth software company Friday, he said Romney would be unlikely to change the “trust deficit” in Washington given that Romney has “half of Congress supporting him.” “Who’s going to want to change anything when you’ve got the status quo supporting you?” Huntsman said. “You can have a candidate who’s going to fight for change who is not going to be in the hip pocket of special interest groups, or you’re going to have the status quo choice.” Former Speaker Newt Gingrich also wouldn’t do anything to restore trust in Washington, Huntsman said. “Speaker Gingrich is not the kind of person who is going to be able to deal effectively with the trust issue because you can’t deal effectively with the trust issue if you are a fixture of Washington,

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Celebration. The village of North Conway offers a big New Year’s Eve fireworks display at 9:30 pm. in Schouler Park, sponsored by PainCare. For details 356-5701. First Night Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro hosts a community-wide celebration to ring in the New Year. with events from 2 p.m. to midnight, including: magicians, singers, story tellers, two teen bands, hamster races, a planetarium from the McAullife Planetarium in Concord, wild life encounters, hot air balloon making and launch, face painting, hat and mask making, ice skating and skiing and a Dancing With The Arts contest for the youngsters who wish to show of their own talents. At 5 p.m. is the puppet parade on Main Street followed fireworks (second fireworks at midnight). Music from 6 p.m., including: doo-wop 50s and 60s singing, classical chamber music, a chorale concert, pop singers, fiddle and accordion players, two jazz bands for listening and dancing, country music and a gospel group. Christine Lavin will perform three shows at the Kingswood Fine Arts Center at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. A $15 button grants admission to all events. Look for the “Buttons On Sale Here” posters at convenience stores, banks and local shops. Buttons may also be ordered through the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 569-2200. New Year’s Celebration. There will be a New Year’s Eve Family Celebration from 4 to 9 p.m. at King Pine. Ring in the New Year with an evening of skiing, riding, racing, skating, sleigh rides, snow tubing, bonfire, music and games, kids’ torchlight parade at 9 p.m. and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. For details call (800) 373-3754. Audubon Snowshoe Tour. Purity Spring offers an Audubon snowshoe tour, a weekly guided snowshoe tour for all abilities, at 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary at King Pine/Purity Spring Resort in East Madison. For details call (800) 373-3754 or visit www.kingpine.com. Christmas Bird Count. Join Tin Mountain Conservation Group for the 23rd Annual North Conway Christmas Bird Count at the Nature Learning Center in Albany. Observers are needed for traveling routes by foot, cross country skis, snowshoes, or car. You also can tally birds at your feeder. The count runs for 24 hours, 5 p.m. to 5 p.m., wit a grand tally at the Nature Learning Center at 5 p.m.Call 447-6991 for information. Cross Country Demo Day. Fischer On-Snow Demo Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackson Ski Touring. Try out the latest gear for free. Pre-registration suggested. For details call 383-9355. Demo Day. RAMP Skis & Snowboards Demo Day at 10 a.m. at Attitash. No cost to demo product for persons wearing a valid lift ticket or season pass. For details call (800) 223-7669 or visit www.attitash.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 2 North Conway Public Library Closed. The North Conway Public Library will be closed today. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday from 12-5 p.m. Regular hours for the library are: Monday & Tuesday noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Friday noon to 5 p.m. For more

information, please call the library at 356-2961. Conway Public Library Closed. The Conway Public Library is closed today in observance of the New Year holiday. Regular hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. For more information call 447-5552.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Writers Group. The Conway Public Library’s Writers Group meets at 4:30 p.m. All genres and levels are welcome. This open group offers feedback only when requested. Each month there’s a prompt to exercise your writing skills – or just share what you’re working on. The group also welcomes visits from published authors living locally. Call the Conway Library contact at 447-5552, and talk with Olga if you are interested in being a guest author.

SATURDAYS Kids Tree House and History Tree. The Mount Washington Valley Childrens Museum located on Route 16 in North Conway has a safe indoor tree house for kids to play in with near by History Tree exhibit for children to learn about history. Hours of entertainment in the other exhibits as well. Free admission with Healthy Kids Gold card. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 356-2992 or visit www. mwvchildrensmuseum.org. Prayer Meeting. Ossipee Valley Bible Church in West Ossipee will hold a prayer meeting at 8:30 a.m. every Saturday morning. For more information call 323-8212. Puppy Playground. Join Four Your Paws Only on Route 16 in North Conway every Saturday morning for puppy or dog socialization and playtime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 356-7297. Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous is meeting at the Gibson Center in North Conway from 8 to 9 p.m. Al-anon. Al-anon Family Group meets every Saturday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church on Whittier Road in Tamworth.

SUNDAYS Kids Chorus. Does your 7-12 year old child want to sing? Do you want to learn about singing in a fun, dynamic way? The Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum chorus may be the right fit. Sarah Waldron and Candance Maher along with guest teachers and volunteers will lead the chorus from 2 to 4 p.m. It will be ongoing and will work toward performance opportunities in the valley. For more information call 356-2992 or visit www.mwvchildrensmuseum.com Little Green Closet Thrift Store. The Thrift Store is now open for discounted children/maternity clothes. Located in the Mount Washington Valley Children’s Museum on Route 16 North Conway next to Stan and Dan Sports. Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 356-2992 or visit www. mwvchildrensmuseum.org. Gym Flyers. An indoor radio control model flying activity every Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ossipee Town Hall gym.

For all age groups. Children under 12 years with family adult supervision. This is hosted by the Mount Washington Valley Radio Control Club. The cost is $2. Flyers under 12 are free. For more information call 520-0944. Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners. Alcoholics Anonymous beginners meetings are every Sunday at Memorial Hospital in the walk-in clinic from 3 to 4 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous is meeting at the Gibson Center in North Conway from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and at the Conway Village Congregational Church on Main Street in Conway Village, from 7 to 8 p.m.

MONDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous. Every Monday, Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Conway Methodist Church Hall on Main Street in Conway Village from noon to 1 p.m., the Women’s group meets at First Church of Christ, North Conway, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and at the Gibson Center in North Conway from 8 to 9 p.m. Conway Dinner Bell. A full-course home-cooked community dinner is served every Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Brown Church in Conway Village. The dinner is open to all. To volunteer or for more information call 447-8407 or e-mail mcpond1@hotmail.com. ‘The Breakfast Club’ Meeting. M&D Productions would like to invite all executive directors, marketing directors and event coordinators to a special meeting called “The Breakfast Club,” a monthly gathering set for the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. at M&D Productions’ Your Theatre. The meeting will speak to the need to creating a uniform structure of collaboration in the Mount Washington Valley. Call 662-7591 to reserve a seat. UUFES Book Group.The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope (UUFES) Book Group meets every Monday morning from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meetinghouse of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes, 30 Tamworth Road (corner of Main Street and Route 113) in Tamworth. For information about the upcoming meeting call George Anderson at 986-3792. The group takes its time with each book, encourages conversation and varying view points. Square Dancing. The Mount Washington Valley Stompers Square Dancing Club are holding a workshop every Monday from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Conway American Legion on Tasker Hill Road. Singles welcome. These workshops begin Sept. 12 and end the last Monday in May. Amateur Radio. The Mount Washington Valley Amateur Radio Emergency Services group meets every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. on the two meter repeater W1MWV - 145.45 MHz with a 100.0 Hz tone. . Visit k1mwv.org/ or contact Group Leader Luke Quigley, KB1IIR at 603.662.4629 or at radioman141@juno.com for more information. Arts n’ Crafts for Kids. Join the Mount Washington Valley Childrens Museum, located on Route 16 in North Conway, to create an art piece in the arts n’ crafts room. Afterward there are hours of fun exploring other interactive exhibits as well. Free admission with Healthy Kids Gold Card. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 356-2992 or visit www. mwvchildrensmuseum.org.

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PINKHAM NOTCH — Rescuers searching the Presidential Range for a 67-year-old Ohio man got a pleasant surprise on Thursday when they found the man walking down a trail unaware anything was amiss. The man’s family had reported him missing earlier that same day, according to officials, after he had been out of cellular contact for several days. “He was certainly out in a couple days of nasty weather,” said U.S. Forest Service snow ranger Christopher Joosen, who took part in the rescue. “He was prepared. It was mostly a miscommunication with his family about when he was due back.” The call came to Fish and Game through a New York police department, according to Fish and Game

conservation officer Matthew Holmes. “Nobody had heard from him in two days,” Holmes said, and this was a man who usually stayed in pretty close contact when he was on hikes. “He was hiking alone” through an inch of rain then plummeting temperatures and 120 mph winds, Holmes said. “Even the most prepared person could have really been in trouble,” he said. “We really wanted to make sure he was all set.” The search started shortly after the call came in at 11:20 a.m. on Thursday. A group of Appalachian Mountain Club searchers located the man around 3 p.m. Normally, Holmes said, when people report friends or family members overdue, the situation sorts itself out, but because of the weather this was “a special scenario.” “We decided to play it on the safe side,” he said.

Wolfert to head county parole operations WOLFEBORO — The state has assigned a Department of Corrections veteran to serve as the new head of parole and probation operations for Carroll County. New Hampshire Department of Corrections field services director Michael McAlister announced last week that Charles Wolfert had been picked to head the Carroll County district office in Wolfeboro. Wolfert has worked at the Department of Corrections since 1996. Wolfert began as a corrections officer, according to a department statement,

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Top Stories of 2011: Krista and Irene 2011 IN REVIEW

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The two news stories that defined 2011 locally — Krista Dittmeyer’s murder and Tropical Storm Irene — both sent the Mount Washington Valley reeling, and, though the stories have left the front page, both are far from over. The first began on a rainy Sunday morning in April, when 20-year-old Krista Dittmeyer’s Nissan Sentra was reported running with the door ajar and the hazard lights flashing in Cranmore’s parking lot. Dittmeyer’s 14-month-old daughter was alive but cold in the back of the car, but Dittmeyer was nowhere around. Police and firefighters searched nearby woods without finding anything, and the search quickly turned into something more. “This has clearly transitioned into a criminal investigation,” Conway Police spokesman Lt. Chris Perley said at the time. “She is a victim.” The search continued for several days, and the national media latched onto the story. Soon CNN, NBC and ABC news crews were camped out-

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Lt. Chris Perley, of the Conway Police Department, gave the media regular updates in the Krista Dittmeyer case. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO) from preceding page

ning it was no surprise when Jane Young of the state Attorney General’s office came forward to announce the news: “It is with great sorrow that I tell you we located the body of Krista Dittmeyer,” she said into more than a dozen microphones and video cameras. That ended the search but not the case. For several weeks questions swirled about what had happened, who had killed her and whether they would be caught. Then in early May police arrested three men — Anthony Papile, 28, of Ossipee, Michael Petelis, 28, of Ossipee, and Trevor Ferguson, 23, of Tamworth — in connection with the murder. At their arraignment Young laid out what authorities believed happened: Petelis, a friend, lured Dittmeyer to his Ossippe home where he and Papile were waiting. They had hatched a plan to steal her drugs and money. Papile hit Dittmeyer over the head with a rubber club, stuffed her into the trunk of her car and drove her to Cranmore, with Dittmeyer’s 14-month-old in the back the whole time. There Papile dumped Dittmeyer’s body in the pond and left the car. Ferguson picked Papile up and drove him back to Ossipee, where he and Petelis split the money and drugs they stole from Dittmeyer. The arrests and court appearance were a watershed moment for the case, but little news has come out since. Negotiations have occurred behind the scenes, but court records have stayed sealed. Formal charges have

yet to be brought against the men, but they have all remained in custody. 2012 will undoubtedly include more news about the case, as well as about the three accused men. The other story, Irene, also began on a Sunday. It was the final days of August, and the storm made its way from the sea up into the mountains, dropping more than six inches of rain in some places as it swept north. The rain flushed off the hillsides and into the valleys, swelling rivers and streams throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to record levels. In the Mount Washington Valley, the Saco River and the Rocky Branch both jumped their banks, destroying roads, flooding homes and forcing rescues from Conway to the notches. When the waters receded, the cleanup of the devastation left behind began. In Hart’s Location, Route 302 was in tatters. A bridge was washed out, and huge swaths of pavement were missing. Route 16 in Pinkham Notch similarly suffered, and the Kancamagus Highway was worst of all. Route 302 and Route 112 had to be closed, and estimates on how long it would take to reopen them were dismal. In Bartlett the Saco crested at River Road, and on Jericho Road houses got knocked off their foundations. Water from the Rocky Branch diverted down Route 302 and flowed east, tearing up pavement, grinding away gravel and flooding houses more than a half-mile from the source. After it breached the see next page

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Residents whose homes were hit by the flood waters scraped river mud off their floors and counters. Others laid their possessions out on tables and lawns in hopes of salvaging something. Stories slowly rolled out on the extent of the damage. Some people lost everything. Others didn’t have the resources to rebuild. The cleanup, particularly in Transvale Acres, seemed overwhelming. It wasn’t too long before the Federal Emergency Management Agency responded to give local and state officials a hand. And they would need it. see IRENE page 21

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IN REVIEW

Week

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Saturday, Dec. 24 * As much as six inches of snow fell Thursday, help setting the stage for skiers and ski areas heading into Christmas vacation week. * It's zero hour for those who haven't finished — or started — their Christmas shopping. * More than 250 people are expected at John Pandora's annual community Christmas dinner. Tuesday, Dec. 27 * Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney fields questions while accepting gifts and endorsements during a town hall meeting attended by about 165 people at Kennett Middle School. * Conway officials have been surprised by the speed with which federal dollars have rolled in to reimburse the town for Irene-related expenses. * Police are asking the public to come forward with any information that might help in the investigation of the beating of a 2-year-old boy in Albany, * Work is winding down on a 33-turbine wind farm in Dummer. * A Christmas night house fire on Glen Avenue in Berlin sends two people to the hospital. Wednesday, Dec. 28 * It was an active year in county government, highlighted by the opening of a new $23.5 million nursing home and culminating with an escape from the county jail. * Bartlett voters at a special town meeting give selectmen permission to borrow up to $2 million for infrastructure repairs in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. Most of the money will be reimbursed by the federal government. * Members of the Conway Budget Committee believe residents in unincorporated Hales Location are getting a good deal from the town when it comes to services — maybe too good.

local sports scene in 2011. * For Conway voters and school officials, 2011 was the budget season that wouldn't end. * State Sens. John Gallus and Jeb Bradley throw their support behind Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination.

Thursday, Dec. 29 * Jeff Locke's Major League debut, Bob Burns' 500th career win as Kennett baseball coach, and the arrival of curling at Ham Arena were among the highlights on the

Friday, Dec. 30 * An education advocate group was formed in 2011, and a record number of students graduated from the alternative Eagle Academy program. Those were two of the highlights

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Midlife Crisis Economics By David Brooks New York Times The members of the Obama administration have many fine talents, but making adept historical analogies may not be among them. When the administration came to office in the depths of the financial crisis, many of its leading figures concluded that the moment was analogous to the Great Depression. They read books about the New Deal and sought to learn from F.D.R. But, in the 1930s, people genuinely looked to government to ease their fears and restore their confidence. Today, Americans are more likely to fear government than be reassured by it. According to a Gallup survey, 64 percent of Americans polled said they believed that big government is the biggest threat to the country. Only 26 percent believed that big business is the biggest threat. As a result, the public has reacted to Obama’s activism with fear and anxiety. The Democrats lost 63 House seats in the 2010 elections. Members of the administration have now dropped the New Deal parallels. But they have started making analogies between this era and the progressive era around the turn of the 20th century. Again, there are superficial similarities. Then, as now, we are seeing great concentrations of wealth, especially at the top. Then, as now, the professional class of lawyers, teachers and journalists seems to feel as if it has the upper hand in its status war against the business class of executives and financiers. But these superficial similarities are outweighed by vast differences. First, the underlying economic situations are very different. A century ago, the American economy was a vibrant jobs machine. Industrialization was volatile and cruel, but it produced millions of new jobs, sucking labor in from the countryside and from overseas. Today’s economy is not a jobs machine and lacks that bursting vibrancy. The rate of new business start-ups was declining even before the 2008 financial crisis. Companies are finding that they can get by with fewer workers. As President Obama has observed, factories that used to employ 1,000 workers can now be even more productive with less than 100. Moreover, the information economy widens inequality for deep and varied reasons that were unknown a century ago. Inequality is growing in nearly every developed country. According to a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, over the past 30 years, inequality in Sweden, Germany, Israel, Finland and New Zealand has grown as fast or faster than inequality in the United States, even though these countries have very different welfare systems. In the progressive era, the economy was in its adolescence and the task was to control it. Today the economy is middle-aged; the task is to rejuvenate it. Second, the governmental challenge is very different today than it was in the progressive era. Back then, government was small and there were few worker safety regulations. The problem was a lack

The United States spends far more on education than any other nation, with paltry results. It spends far more on health care, again, with paltry results. It spends so much on poverty programs that if we just took that money and handed poor people checks, we would virtually eliminate poverty overnight. In the progressive era, the task was to build programs; today the task is to reform existing ones. of institutions. Today, government is large, and there is a thicket of regulations, torts and legal encumbrances. The problem is not a lack of institutions; it’s a lack of institutional effectiveness. The United States spends far more on education than any other nation, with paltry results. It spends far more on health care, again, with paltry results. It spends so much on poverty programs that if we just took that money and handed poor people checks, we would virtually eliminate poverty overnight. In the progressive era, the task was to build programs; today the task is to reform existing ones. Third, the moral culture of the nation is very different. The progressive era still had a Victorian culture, with its rectitude and restrictions. Back then, there was a moral horror at the thought of debt. No matter how bad the economic problems became, progressive-era politicians did not impose huge debt burdens on their children. That ethos is clearly gone. In the progressive era, there was an understanding that men who impregnated women should marry them. It didn’t always work in practice, but that was the strong social norm. Today, that norm has dissolved. Forty percent of American children are born out of wedlock. This sentences the U.S. to another generation of widening inequality and slower human capital development. One hundred years ago, we had libertarian economics but conservative values. Today we have oligarchic economics and libertarian moral values — a bad combination. In sum, in the progressive era, the country was young and vibrant. The job was to impose economic order. Today, the country is middle-aged but self-indulgent. Bad habits have accumulated. Interest groups have emerged to protect the status quo. The job is to restore old disciplines, strip away decaying structures and reform the welfare state. The country needs a productive midlife crisis. The progressive era is not a model; it is a foil. It provides a contrast and shows us what we really need to do. David Brooks is a columnist for the New York Times.

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second to former Gov. Mike Huckabee of Arkansas in the actual caucuses. He got 25 percent of the votes, which is within range of how he is polling this time around as his late push in the state aims to stanch the flow of support to Gingrich and blunt the rise of Rep. Ron Paul of Texas. Political professionals are not expecting Romney to prevail in Iowa. If he does, that would be a signal of political power that could clear the way to his nomination. How will Ron Paul do? This is a question almost no one expected to be asking this month, but it could be one of the most important political indicators of the season. The 2012 campaign is Dr. Paul's third, and as Christmas approached, some polls showed him leading in Iowa, with a number of them showing him in third place nationally. The mainstream media have discounted Paul's campaign. But of all the contenders, he has the most loyal cadre of supporters and the most consistent policy positions. Paul also may have the most staying power. This is not insignificant. Nobody thinks he will win in 2012, just as nobody thought the Rev. Jesse Jackson would prevail in 1988. But Jackson's reluctance to leave the race boxed in Gov. Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts politically and strategically. Paul could have the same effect on the 2012 Republican nominee, and though he has indicated he will not mount an independent campaign for president, a strong showing in Iowa could change his mind. What about the social conservatives? These are the Iowans who changed the character of the Republican Party in the state, who made abortion one of the touchstones of Iowa politics, and who catapulted the Rev. Pat Robertson into a second-place finish in 1988, six percentage points ahead of Vice President George H.W. Bush, the eventual nominee. Each political cycle, the presence of a large number of religious conservatives draws candidates like Huckabee, Bachmann and former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, who seems to be enjoying a bit of a late but perhaps well-timed boom, to the presidential race. Indeed, Iowa may produce two "winners": the mathematical victor and the highest-ranking socialconservative candidate. The social-conservative candidate who finishes highest will have reason to continue in the race while others withdraw. Can the Iowa winner translate that into a New Hampshire victory? It doesn't happen every time. Indeed, not once since 1980 has the Republican victor in contested Iowa caucuses also captured the New Hampshire primary. Since 1980, only two Republican winners of contested Iowa caucuses (Sen. Robert Dole in 1996 and Gov. George W. Bush in 2000) have won the GOP nomination, while three winners of contested New Hampshire primaries (former Gov. Ronald Reagan in 1980, Vice President Bush in 1988 and Sen. John McCain in 2008) won the nomination. That leads us to the conclusion that Iowa and New Hampshire will be the beginning of the campaign and not the end. The two contests bear watching, to be sure. But they only tell us who will persist in the race, not who will prevail. David M. Shribman is executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He can be reached at dshribman@ post-gazette.com. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has a vacation home in Kearsarge.

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Use ‘the lever on the left’ when turning To the editor: I’ve been driving for over 45 years and over that time have noticed a steady decline in the “common courtesy” displayed by drivers between one another. The two most noticeable I find are the lack of a “thanks” wave when you stop to let someone out of a parking lot or side street in a heavy traffic situation, and the other is the use of turn signals. I travel the North-South Road several times a week on the average and I don’t believe I’ve ever seen anyone use their directional at the “roundabout” or “rotary,” or whatever they’re calling it these days. The whole concept of these intersections is to allow traffic to flow freely without being held up by traffic lights, and it’s a great idea and works very well as long as drivers work together, but unfortunately that’s not the case at most of these. How many times have you found yourself attempting to enter a rotary only to wait in case the

car coming around isn’t turning off before it gets to you ? A simple two or three-inch movement of their “lever on the left” would let you know that it was OK to proceed because they were turning before they got to you. It’s not only the courteous thing to do, but it’s actually the law. I realize that courtesy, on the most part, has gone out the window, but in today’s world would it really be that difficult to show a little respect for your fellow drivers with a simple “thanks” in return for their kindness, or the use of your turn signal? In other places I’ve seen signs that read “use of turn signal required,” and I ask “have we gotten so selfcentered and oblivious to our surroundings that we need to be reminded of the obvious?” I’ll be watching with the hope that some heed is taken to this reminder, as I’m using my turn signal! Brad Chandler Albany

Grant supports special education program To the editor: My name is Charlene Roberts and I have some wonderful news to share. Today I was a recipient of a $3,500 Drive for Education grant given by the Berlin City Car Dealership in Gorham, which I originally read about in The Conway Daily Sun. This grant is for the special education department at Kennett High School. This grant will purchase iPads, a color-printer, and laptops for our special edu-

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Goodbye 2011

This is the traditional end-of-year gathering who looks good in a pair of fisherman’s waders. of small items in my notebook that I write just But that same feature makes it difficult for me after I shout at something particularly dumb to imagine her sitting down for a serious talk on television. with Chancellor Angela Merkle of Germany or One frequent entry spanks the well-placed Queen Elizabeth of England. people who think that the use of slang will There are also the occasional entries in my make them seem more like the rest of us unmental category headed “They finally did it,” placed folks. The winner in this lamentable catwhich is the place for newly-achieved landegory was the expert in a documentary about marks like eye glasses with built-in lights for seals and whales that reading. There’s also a he referred to as “these related but contrary list guys” who are “hanging To see why, try taking something out of for “I wish you hadn’t told out” in the ocean. The your left pants pocket with your right me” that includes news runner up is the host that the majestic and hand. who tells us about young very long-reigning queen bears who have “moms.” Victoria of England only A subset in this category wore a pair of knickers is the increasing and once and then gave them lamentable habit among away. (That is, her underweather forecasters who describe the chance of pants.) rain “through the upcoming overnight hours.” And how should we respond to the sudden Do they mean “tonight”? runaway popularity of network talkers who Admen leaped into the abyss by soliciting end every sentence and sometimes every my patronage with a man prancing around phrase by dropping their voice to a croak? Who wearing a bikini and cowboy boots. And can we started this? Did it start in the lowest local believe that there wasn’t anyone in the early circles and spread upwards or did it start with meetings of the Ron Paul camp to tell him that some admired icon and filter down? Whatever he probably didn’t have much chance because the cause, I wish they’d stop. of his uncanny resemblance to a man in vinMy own activities did not escape from this tage television entertainment whose signature flood of good news. I learned that my chain saw character was “the friendly undertaker.” Mr. was derived from a tiny instrument that brain Paul is one of the few GOP candidates on telesurgeons use to open a skull, and that my Colevision who seems to be on the right track and I man lantern was developed so farmers could wish him all the success in the world, if only … start work earlier in the morning. News from further afield tells us that the Not only that, but news from other fields Pacific island nation of Samoa has changed tells me that insect repellent pressure sprays their rules of the roads. Now people must drive for the relief of summer workers and release in the right lane of their roads, which means bindings for the relief of winter sportsmen they’ve acknowledged that we no longer fight were both on the list of the one hundred most with swords. That’s the reason our ancestral useful inventions of the last hundred years. travelers kept to the left. Almost everyone I depend on both, so I guess I’ve been wrong riding into unknown territory would be carryin wishing that I landed with the Pilgrims at ing a sword, and the scabbard would be on his Plymouth Rock. left hip, because most people are right handed. Finally, I did not fail to notice “Ire of Newt” To see why, try taking something out of your as a slogan in Mr. Gingrich’s on-again off-again left pants pocket with your right hand. political campaign, but I do wonder how many By the time people began traveling in the people on his staff made the connection with new settlements of America the standard a speech in the fall of another political prince weapon would be a rifle, and a man who named Macbeth: “Eye of newt, and toe of frog, wanted to be ready for trouble would carry his Wool of bat, and tongue of dog…” Newt is the worst candidate that’s aspired to gun across his lap pointing to the left, because the top office in my lifetime, and I keep wonderhe’d sight with his right eye and his right hand ing when people will catch on. I do like Sarah would be on the trigger. This meant that he’d Palin, though. She’s a nice looking women and want to have an adversary on his left side, so she has a nice voice and she’s so far wrong on from then on Americans inherited the habit most points that almost anything she says is even though they might not know why. In a good for a laugh. Who can forget, for instance, shorter but more unlikely note on visitors with her interview with Katy Couric. This should be possibly unfriendly motives, fairly responsible a golden opportunity to advance on the Amerivoices say that there’s a UFO sighting somecan stage, but when the host asked about her where on the planet every three minutes. diplomatic strengths, Ms Palin said that she’d Much more locally, local television programbeen governor of a state with two neighboring mers persist in giving us well-dressed hosts foreign powers. with guests wearing faded and tattered jeans. Well yes, sort of. She was governor of Is that so we’ll identify with them, maybe even Alaska until she quit the job, which is not like them? I don’t. an admired quality in diplomats. Beyond Another favorite is the long-running habit that, she apparently meant Russia was one of directing my attention to this or that or of the foreign powers. There’s quite a lot of another thing by telling me to “check it out.” I do check things out when I’m leaving a store, very inhospitable ocean up there and hardly but that’s the only place. any people on either shore. The other foreign Sarah Palin’s return after her presumed power would be Canada, and can anyone retirement from politics came as good news remember the last time we had a problem to me. She was a joke as a candidate the last with Canada? time around, but I’ve always liked her looks and the sound of her voice, and she’s certainly Nicholas Howe is a writer from Jackson. the only politician anywhere in my memory E-mail him at nickhowe@ncia.net.

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CONWAY — Alpine and cross-country skiing. Mountain coastering. Snow tubing. Indoor ice skating. Sleigh rides and dog sledding (on wheeled sleighs, if need be). Shopping. Dining. And oh yes, New Year's Eve fireworks (Cranmore at 6:30 p.m., King Pine at 9:20 after a torchlight parade at 9 p.m., and North Conway Village at 9:30 p.m.). Despite a shortage of natural snow, there's no shortage of things to do in Mount Washington Valley on this last day of 2011, as the valley looks to ring in the New Year with bombastic gusto. Janice Crawford of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce said “the phone has been ringing off the hook” this Christmas and New Year's vacation week at the chamber. Crawford praised the efforts of local ski areas to make snow, and also cited the array of nonskiing activities that areas now offer such as Cranmore's Giant Swing, Bretton Woods' Canopy Tour; Cranmore and Attitash's mountain coasters; and the snow tubing at Bretton Woods, Cranmore, King Pine, and Great Glen Trails Outdor Center. She said she has heard that business has been brisk at local shops and dining establishments, as visitors have come to the region, regardless of the weather. Part of it is knowing that all local ski areas have good snowmaking systems, unlike 25 years ago. The other factor is the growth that the valley has experienced in terms of non-skating activities such as shopping. As manager David Stone of Horsefeathers said on a busy Thursday night this week, “Thank God for Settlers' Green, right?” Still, some activities — such as outdoor skating and snowmobiling — have taken a hit. “I think the saddest part of Mother Nature's [lack of cooperation] this year is that the ice skating rink has yet to open in Schouler Park. People love to skate there, with that backdrop of the [Victorian] train station, and it just hasn't happened yet,” said Crawford, who said other than that, people can find plenty of skiing, shopping and other things to do. “I just spoke with Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel, and they are offering wheeled dog sledding. So, there are lots of fun things to do," said Crawford. Muddy Paw can be reached by calling 545-4533. Those looking for skating may find it at the indoor Ham Ice Arena (447-5886) in Conway, and at Nestlenook Estate and Resort (383-7101) in Jackson, which had it earlier in the week at its outdoor Victorian Emerald Lake. The Nestlenook also offers wheeled sleigh rides, as does the Farm by the River (356-6640) off West Side Road in Conway. “We will have public skating Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m., and we'll have stick and puck Sunday from 3:10 to 4:50 p.m. We're closing on New Year's at 3:30,” said Mike Boivin of the Ham Friday, a day that he described as “overwhelming” in terms of the crowds that were on hand for public skating. “I have to make three sheets of ice per public skating session, because we've been that busy all this week. It's packed here, and every parking space is taken up,” he said prior to heading out to make another pass

A skier cruises on Wildcat Mountain Wednesday. While the valley enjoyed some milder temperatures Wednesday, Pinkham Notch and the ski area received light snow for most of the day, increasing the snow base. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

with the Ham's Zamboni ice machine. Limited cross country skiing Despite the lack of natural snow, there was some cross-country skiing to be had heading into the

weekend at Bear Notch Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center (374-2277) in Bartlett and Jackson Ski Touring (383-9355) in Jackson Village. see SNOW REPORT page 20

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It may be thin cover, but hey — at least there is some skiing to be enjoyed. “People have been amazed. We're making a lot of Bear Notch believers out of everyone,” said Doug Garland of Bear Notch Thursday. Brother Clifton Garland added on Friday that Bear Notch was even busier that day. “We've got about 10k open, and Trail 19 headed up to the Bartlett Experimental Forest is very good. Best of all, it's actually snowing now — not much, but it's snowing. People are appreciative of what we're able to offer.” Thom Perkins at Jackson Ski Touring said the center had 16.4 kilometers open for skiing and 16.5 for snowshoeing as of Friday, heading into the New Year's weekend. Visit www.jacksonxc. org for a detailed trail report. Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center (466-2333) had a halfkilometer open, as the center has the ability to make snow. The tubing hill is to open Saturday. “We've got ample coverage for beginner lessons and technique work and we are opening our tubing hill tomorrow,” said Nate Harvey Friday. “We anticipated opening more as soon as possible,” added Harvey. Alpine report On the downhill side of life, the following conditions were predicted for the weekend: • Attitash (374-2368) had 17

trails and six lifts open Friday, with top-to-bottom skiing on both Bear Peak and Atittash. Attitash's Nor-Easter mountain coaster is open daily. The first of the season's ATP series takes place Dec. 31, featuring a rail jam. Also on Saturday, Attitash hosts a RAMP ski demo day. “Bear Peak is open with Illusion and shuttle service will be available between the two peaks. We resumed aggressively making snow as temps dropped last night and will open new terrain as quickly as conditions allow,” notes marketing director Thomas Prindle. • Black Mountain (383-4490) is featuring apres ski entertainment at Lostbo Pub, and had 10 trails and two lifts open as of Friday. • Bretton Woods (278-3320) had 24 trails and eight lifts as of Friday, with night skiing nightly through Dec. 31. • Cranmore Mountain Resort (356-5543) had a total of 24 trails and eight lifts open with top-tobottom skiing. In addition to its mountain coaster, Cranmore's tubing, giant swing and indoor adventure zone are both open through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cranapalooza stats at 2 p.m., with fireworks at 6:30 p.m. “[Thursday] night, snowmaking resumed. We refreshed some core trails and kept marching on to the new trails. Today we would like to introduce Outta Luck and Upper Beginner's Luck to our 24 trails and about 85.2 acres of ter-

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Cow Hill Road in Bartlett became a sea of mud after Tropical Storm Irene passed through the area. Hussey Field, in North Conway, was to be the site of the annual Carroll County Dog Show in September, but the tropical storm forced the event to be canceled for the first time in its history because there was so much debris. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTOS) IRENE from page eight

“I think we’re going to have to get an army up here,” Lynch said the Wednesday after the storm as he walked through Transvale Acres. “I think this is becoming the number one priority in the state.” Local charities stepped up to help provide for victims, and the town put dumpsters in the neighborhood to ease the cleanup. The roads wound up opening much faster than anyone expected, in time for the fall foliage season, but there was still trouble in Transvale. The town began taking a harder look at the neighborhood, which had see IRENE page 23

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BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

CONWAY — Fireworks are scheduled for three local venues Saturday on New Year's Eve: Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway at 6:30 p.m.; King Pine Ski Area in East Madison as part of its New Year's Family Festival following a torchlight parade at 9 p.m.' and North Conway Village at 9:30 p.m. Cranmore's (356-5543) New Year's Eve Cranapalooza will feature face painting, live music and children's entertainment, with C-More the Penguin making his rounds at 2 p.m., followed by the other activities and the fireworks at 6:30 p.m. King Pine's (367-8896) New Year's Family Festival features skiing and snowboarding through 9 p.m., snow tubing, outdoor music and bonfire, a family challenge fun race, and a torchlight parade at 9 p.m. The first 100 people are to meet at 8:55 p.m. at the bottom of the Polar Bear lift, with all participants required to be of at least intermediate ability, according to marketing assistant Emily Eastman. The North Conway fireworks (356-5701) are being presented by the North Conway Village Association, the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the North Conway Water Precinct, the town of Conway, the North Conway Country Club and PainCare. “We're going to have a WOW-ser of a fireworks display in the village,” said Janice Crawford, executive director of the MWV Chamber of Commerce, who lauded local officials and businesses for coming together over the past month to make the fireworks a reality after there was a fear that the village would not be able to carry on the popular tradition this year. “I'm hoping that the wow will be the proof in the pudding of how, when a community works together, it can get things done.” That community spirit helped to also save the Conway Village tree-lighting ceremony earlier

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Country Ecology: White Spruce DAVID EASTMAN

A stately spruce that we don’t have growing that much around here, unless it was planted as a landscaping specimen, is the handsome white spruce. We see it up on the scenic Maine coast if travelling there. I have planted one here, hoping it will grow up as a representative of northern New England spruces. I have collected various members of the spruce family for the property, as I wish to exhibit all of them. I have several red spruces now doing quite well, one Norway spruce cultivar, and a diminutive black spruce. The latter is taking forever to grow, and was picked up as a seedling high atop Webster Cliff back in the mid-1980s. You ought to have the various spruces planted around your yard as protective foliage for the birds, both for winter and summer. Mourning doves especially like to nest in the dense cover of their spiky needles, as do chipping sparrows among other species. The lower branches of the spruces provide a highly decorative

dark background for colorful bird feeding shrubs placed in their immediate front. Placing a spruce near the domicile will often feature a robin commonly nesting there. White spruce grows from Labrador to New York State. It is a widespread, Trans-Canadian species, growing in a belt to Alaska. Red spruce, on the other hand is largely restricted to the Maritimes and New England. These native spruces are a major component of the North Woods, commonly called the boreal or spruce-fir forest. Warblers, finches, kinglets, and thrushes use these trees as habitat across that region. The spruces’ tiny winged seeds are gleaned by squirrels, woodpeckers, chickadees, red-breasted nuthatches, grosbeaks, and crossbills. We know when there is a “cone-crop” failure whenever these seeds are not produced on a cyclical basis in order to “starve” the “seed predators,” and then those northern birds frequent our winter cafeteria of feeders. Their appearance is termed an “irruption”

as they have to fly south to where the food is. Some researchers in Ontario can predict when this going to happen. Keeping their seeds safely hidden in cones throughout the fall and part of the winter, the conifers shed their tiny, winged seeds slowly and thereby sustain wildlife over a long period of time. However, squirrels like to gnaw into these and crossbills pry out the seeds as the first to sample the harvest. As cones mature, opening scales wider, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and small finch species come to the trees to claim their share. Other birds will have to wait until the seeds fall onto the ground. We all have discovered a red squirrel’s cache of severed cones against a downed white pine log, and at the University of New Hampshire during my college years, we could be bombed by these little rodents’ work overhead, cutting off the long Norway spruce cones on the way to T-Hall. They would scold at us from drooping, needled boughs above us, as if we were interested in scrounging up

these eight-inch, green cones before they could come down and get away with them. Identification of the various spruces is really not that hard. White spruce is conical in shape when mature, and grows 60 to 90 feet in height. It grows along streams or lakes and riparian zones. It needs sun, so gets into old abandoned pastures and cleared land up north when it can as a pioneer species. The pale green, horizontal branches of the symmetrical crown are stout and rigid, and the tips often curve upward. The needle-like leaves on the lower side are curved upward in such a way that cause one to think that all needles are on the upper crowded side of the branchlet. Spruce needles are four-sided, and always radiate spirally from each branch. The young orange-brown twigs are hairless on white spruce; they are rough with peglike bases. If you can remember, New England spruces have both needles see COUNTRY ECOLOGY page 31

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In the summer of 1968, I pack off the hook. was working for the AppaIt was a tight knit crew lachian Mountain Club Hut that summer, and ran like Ed Parsons an efficient machine at one System on Construction Crew. One of our big projof the busiest huts. Fowler ects that summer was at Lakes of the was a good choice for hut master, Clouds Hut, located at just over 5,000 being unpretentious and skillful, perfeet on Mount Washington. sonable and hard working. On the outside wall of the hut next He was a natural. Like many of us to the back door, which accessed the at the time, I was unaware that he kitchen, was a hook scale for weighwas also a natural at field geology. He ing packs. The hut crew would use was already spending a lot of his time it to weigh their pack-boards loaded off from the huts exploring the hidden with supplies, after carrying them corners of Mount Washington, and a mile and a half down the Crawstudying the surface geology, created ford Path from the summit of Mount by advancing and retreating glaciers. Washington. Many years later, while winding up I remember one sunny day when a career as an engineering geologist, the hut master named Brian Fowler he moved to Madison. And in 2010, helped a crew member who had just after 45 years of pursuing his interest arrived with a load, to weigh his pack. in Mount Washington surface geolIt was a beautiful day, and the summit ogy, he created a map called “Surficial cone of Mount Washington rose in the Geology of Mount Washington and the background. Presidential Range, New Hampshire As the hutboy backed up to the hook 2010,” published by Durand Press. with his heavy load, Brian stepped Included in the map is exciting new up to slip the hook under a splay of theory about what is found up on the manila ropes that held the load to mountain, put forth by Fowler himthe pack board. The hutboy bent his self. This will be discussed at a special knees and extricated himself from the meeting of geologists set for next June shoulder straps. Aloud, Fowler read at the Glen House. Of course, Fowler the weight of the load on the gauge. is the first to point out that he has Then we all helped to lift the heavy see next page

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stood on the shoulders of those who came before him, and that the map is a work in progress, not the final say. He said that next June’s meeting may lead to more improvements. Fowler is unpretentious about what he does because he started doing geology at the age of 8. His aunt and uncle were the noted geologists Katharine and Marland Billings. Katharine took Brian under her wing, taking him along when the pair worked on a bedrock map of the Isles of Shoals. Earlier, in the late 1940s, Katharine and Marland had completed a bedrock map of the Presidential Range. “People did bedrock geology maps back then,” said Fowler. “In college, I got interested in surficial geology.” Attending Marietta College in Ohio, Fowler came in contact with Richard Goldthwait of Ohio State. “He was working on a surficial map of New Hampshire. He did his Ph.D on the Presidential Range. I was working in the huts at the time. I got me interested in the problems of surficial geology, or the de-glaciation of the area after the last Ice Age. Sorting them out is something I have been working on since.” In our interview, at my bidding, Fowler delved quickly into the science. It was fascinating. Something has bothered geologists about the summit of Mount Washington since the 1870s. Above 5,200 feet, there are no fresh glacial scratches, known as striations. There is just a big rock pile of heavily weathered boulders. Below that level, many of the loose boulders have been scraped

off leaving bedrock, which has many fresh striations. A persistent theory was that the last glacier, known as the Late Wisconsin Ice Sheet, didn’t cover the mountain all the way to the top. This theory has lasted in one form or another until the publishing of Fowler’s map. Also mysterious was a discovery in the late 19th century of basketball sized granite cobbles included among the heavily weather boulders of mica schist on the summit. The schist is a very hard rock that weathers slowly, yet above 5,200 feet it is heavily weathered. The granite cobbles, which comprise only 2 to 6 percent of the summit rocks, are much softer and weather much quicker, yet are not very weathered. How could there be this contrast if they were exposed to the same weather conditions for the same length of time? This is the progression that Fowler has theorized. An ancient glacier, the Illinoian Ice Sheet, melted away about 125,000 years ago. As it slowly departed, the harsh weather conditions broke up and heavily weathered the schist on the summits of Mount Washington and the northern Presidential Range. Then about 50,000 years ago the Late Wisconsin Ice Sheet, the last to affect the region, began moving south, and as it did so, the climate on the Range got progressively colder and the spaces between the heavily weathered boulders filled in with ice and eventually formed a solid frozen mass that was itself frozen to the mountainsides. To demonstrate how scientists stand on each other’s shoulders,

another phenomenon comes into play at this point, studied by a number of geologists including Thom Davis of Campton (another Old Hutman) in Greenland and Baffin Island. It was found that the thickness and weight of a glacier determines how much scouring power it has. When the glacier passed over the summit of Mount Washington, it was not thick or heavy enough to dislodge the icy boulders that lay there, and thus it slid harmlessly over them. It also left no striations on whatever bedrock surface was exposed between the fields of broken boulders there. However, below 5,200 feet on the mountain, it was thicker and much heavier, and was able to pluck away boulders and to leave striations on the bedrock there. What about the lightly weathered granite cobbles found among the heavily weathered schist boulders on the summit? Study shows these originated in Jefferson and the Kilkenny, northwest of the Presidential Range. They were plucked up as the glacier moved south and covered the Presidential Range. When the Wisconsin Ice Sheet began to melt and retreat, it behaved differently on the higher mountains than it did in the valley, where there were great washouts. In the mountains, the ice melted directly down, slowly revealing the summits. The granite cobbles were in the thin ice that overlaid the higher summits, and they were deposited among the older and much more heavily weathered mica schist boulders there. This theory, a far reaching chain of

events, will add another dimension to the awareness of people interested in Mount Washington. Fowler also has a fascinating story about a short period of resurging cold that happened while the last ice sheet was retreating into Canada. It is called the Older Dryas Cold Interval, which lasted about 500 years about 14,000 years ago. When it occurred, the retreating glacier re-advanced because of the cold, and though it went only a short distance, perhaps half a mile, it created a long "recessional moraine" where it stopped about four-miles northwest of the Presidential Range. Today this moraine is known as the White Mountain moraine system, which stretches from the vicinity of Littleton to the Maine border northeast of Berlin. Field evidence, some of it carried out by Fowler and a colleague named Woody Thompson, indicated that it reached south to Bowman (part of Randolph) and parts of the Jefferson Notch Road near to the northern Presidentials. Fowler has been studying the effect of the Older Dryas on the Great Gulf, located on the north side of Mount Washington. It is the largest ravine in the White Mountains, and was the only one large enough to possibly contain its own “valley glacier” after the retreat of the Wisconsin Ice Sheet, and in response to the near-glacial conditions that were created by the Older Dryas Interval. Since the glacier had re-advanced to only a few air miles north of the Great Gulf, the cold it generated during those 500 years of “no summer” caused see next page

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Geologist Brian Fowler.

the Great Gulf valley glacier to expand downward, eventually creating its own moraine. This moraine blocked the upper Peabody River and created a lake at the Glen (today, this lake in the past is called glacial lake Philbrook). It overflowed into a steam that ran down to Garnet Pool, a favorite swimming spot on the Peabody River today. Fowler theorizes that the moraine at the bottom of the Great Gulf was deposited after the Late Wisconsin Ice Sheet had left the area, because its loose sandy-gravelly deposits would have been easily eroded away by the ice sheet if had been deposited there before. All this is found on Brian Fowler’s map. People love maps because they show you what is there. Maps are experiential. This is especially true of this one. Part of the attraction for non-scientists is that it takes only a little time to settle into it — to be comfortable with geologic terms, to pour over the paragraphs of description, to use the color codes to find areas on the map itself, and to look at the helpful on-site photographs. Fowler says that someone with a high school education can be ok with it, and with one year of college, be good to go. Although scientific words can be intimidating at first glance, they invariably have a straight forward meaning. For example, one very helpful diagram on the map is called Chronostratigraphy. All that means, is the age of rock strata in relation to time. If a bar on the diagram has an arrow pointing upwards, it means that event is still happening today. It is a perfect map to spend time with and make friends. Not a trail map, it can still be taken on a hike on Mount Washington or the Northern Presidentials and be used to differentiate the places that modern geologic theories are made of. In a very real sense, to follow in the footsteps of field geologists. see next page

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COUNTRY ECOLOGY from page 25

and cones that increase in length alphabetically: black to red to white. White spruce’s narrowly oblong cones are slender, longer, and thinner than red spruce’s. The inch to two and a half inch long cylindrical shapes always hang downward. Their thin, flexible scales are entire and not as jagged as the smaller black spruce. I previously often wondered where white spruce gets the name of “cat spruce.” This arises from the fact that if you bruise or pinch its pungent needles, a disagreeable odor occurs that smells very much like cat urine or skunklike. As another field mark, if you roll the spruce needles of black, red, or white spruce, you find they rotate readily — being rounder in cross section, while the distinct, diamond-shaped needles of Norway or Colorado blue spruce don’t, and cruelly hurt. You’ll confirm that with a “yowl!” or some other expletive if you’ve grabbed the gray-blue colored Colorado spruce’s stiff, long, pointed needles. Dave Eastman also broadcasts “Country Ecology” four times weekly over WMWV 93.5 fm. As Vice President of the Lakes Region Chapter/ASNH, he welcomes you to monthly programs at the Loon Center in Moultonborough. He is available at: www.countryecology.com for consultation.

from preceding page

In making the map, the past five years have been the most intense for Fowler, and he recruited the help of his wife of 45 years, Betsy. The aerial photographs of Brad Washburn helped greatly in pin pointing landmarks he had previously been to on foot. As for the “line work,” rather than computer generated topographical lines, he drew the entire map by hand. Originally done as part of the New Hampshire Geological Survey, which has a long history of publishing, the proceeds from Fowler’s map will go towards paying for future New Hampshire geological maps, and keeping the New Hampshire Geological Survey alive. Today the map can be purchased online or in person at the Mount Washington Observatory in North Conway and the Mountain Wanderer Map and Bookstore in Lincoln. It is also available at the Mount Washington Auto Road. Hopefully after this article, it will be at local bookstores.

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North Country Angler celebrates 10 years Happy new year to my flies to be part of Dick’s everyone, may this be the book “Trout Flies” authored year that all your fishing by him and Farrow Allen. dreams come true. This Stewart sold the shop to is a special year for the Nick and Lela Wilder who Bill Thompson were owners of Hunter’s North Country Angler as it will mark the 10th year Angling Supplies in New that Janet and I have owned the shop. Boston at the time. George Kesel Coincidently, it is also the 10th year managed the shop for a while before that this column has appeared in The moving to Missoula, Montana where Conway Daily Sun. he started Kesel’s Four River Fly It is our 10th anniversary, however, Shop. Farrow Allen took over for as most valley residents know North George and was responsible for hiring Country Angler has been around a Janet to work at the shop. John Howe lot longer. There are still a lot of folks was next in line and then he moved to that come in a say: “I remember when Pittsburg, New Hampshire. The shop you were located in the old log cabin, was moved to Intevale, across from just up the road.” The log cabin is no the scenic vista. Janet took over the longer a log cabin, although the buildreins for a while before we purchased ing is still there with new siding. The the shop from Nick and Lela. cabin was the very first location and it And so for the last 10 years Janet was known as Dick Surette’s Fly Fishand I have had the pleasure of being ing Shop. The shop was opened somethe owners of what we feel is a valley time in the early 1970s, which I think landmark. I can’t say that the last 10 makes us the oldest continuous “true years have been a bed of roses, but we fly shop” in New Hampshire. Dick was have survived and with any luck will also founder of Fly Tyer magazine. be here for another 10 years. We are There are a lot of people in this valley, planning some special events to mark including me, who have found memothe event, to be held through the ries of Dick Surette. coming year. Stay tuned and we will Next in the line of succession was let you know when and where. Dick Stewart. The shop was moved The best part about owning a fly just up the road from the cabin. The shop is the people you meet. For the building is no longer there as the most part fly-fishers are a pretty good location was to be the terminus of bunch of people. We have made a lot the ill fated by-pass. Stewart evenof friends over the last ten years and tually came to own Fly Tyer as well needless to say we appreciate the busiand made it into a national magazine. ness, but we appreciate the friendship I credit Dick with making me the even more. fly tier that I am today. When I first Looking back on 2011 began to tie I would bring my flies into By anyone’s standards this has Dick for critiquing. It took a long time been a most unusual year for weather. before my flies met his approval. I was Mid-December one of our friends was see next page thrilled to be asked to submit some of

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still catching brook trout in one of our local trout ponds and on dry flies. Sunday morning, Dec. 18, he called it quits when the pond had finally skimmed over with ice. He came in the shop and he told me that it was probably time to take his fishing gear out of the truck. We both concluded that it might be premature to go that far as opening day for river fishing was only a couple of weeks away. He confided in me that the two previous days had been quite cold and that it had been a constant battle to keep the guides on his rod from freezing up. He also admitted that when he left the water hypothermia was becoming an issue. To be honest I removed all of my gear a few weeks ago and it

Thursday, Jan. 5

302 West Smokehouse (207-935-3021) Open Mic Night with the Coopers Black Mountain (383-4490) Kevin Dolan Club 550 (356-7807) DJ and dancing w/Cooper Fox Corner House Pub (284-6219) Peter Brodeur Conway Cafe (447-5030) Yankee-Go-Round Rafferty’s Restaurant and Pub (356-6460) Trivia Night Sammy’s Restaurant and Lounge (323-7071) DJ Shannon Door Pub (383-4211) Dennis O'Neil and Jon Deveneau Smoke & Water Grill (733-5990) Al Shafner Town & Country Motor Inn (800-325-4386) Krazy Karaoke with Steve Emerson

is still piled up on the floor of my den. However, if the first of January is anywhere near as warm as last year you can bet that I will be fishing. Hard to believe that another year has slipped away. Janet and I managed to get in quite a few days on the water this past year, but not nearly enough. If you are a fisherman you never get enough time to fish. This can present a problem to those who have significant others who don’t share their passion. It is hard for nonfishermen to understand what we see in all this and sometimes it is hard for us to explain. I guess if you don’t get it you probably never will. I count myself lucky to have someone that shares my enthusiasm for the sport. There was a thread on one of

the fishing websites that asked the question: “what was your most memorable fish of the past year?” There were some pretty interesting answers and as you would expect most involved catching the biggest fish of their lives. I didn’t post an answer, but if I had the most memorable fish caught this year was not one I caught. By far the best fishing experience I had this year was watching Janet catch that big brown on the Provo in Utah. Like I said, no matter how much time you have on the water you never have enough and it is important to cherish every one. See you on the river. Bill and Janet Thompson own North Country Angler in North Conway.

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North Conway Village Winter 2011 Beggar’s Pouch Leather The Beggar’s Pouch Leather, run by husband and wife team Mike and Rene Bajger, has been a fixture on Main St. for nearly three decades. This is an actively working leather shop producing its own line of wallets, bags and accessories. Belts are Mike’s specialty and are fit to the customer with choice of buckle. Footwear choices are great and include NAOT sandals, Dansko flex clogs, Ugg Australia sheepskin boots, Born, Keen and Haflinger German wool clogs. There are luscious soft leather jackets for men and women as well as durable bike leathers. There are bags by Chaos, Lavive, Graffeo, Victoria Leathers and AmeriBag, the healthy back bag. The briefcase and backpack selection is the best around as is the display of American and Australian leather hats and caps. The shop also features the fine jewelry of N.H. goldsmith Thomas Kuhner. Browsers always welcome. Open daily. 356-2807. Bum Wraps Village Boutique Bum Wraps Village Boutique offers quality resort T-shirts, sweatshirts, casual wear and boutique clothing and accessories for women and children. They offer an assortment of unique quality items that you will not find everywhere and at great prices. Locally owned and operated since 1993, Bum

Wraps Village Boutique store wants to see you- under the yellow awning. Open 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2730 White Mount Highway, North Conway. 356-8652. bumwrapsnorthconway@yahoo.com. The Design Bungalow The Design Bungalow is the home of Finishing Touches Design & Upholstery, Colby’s Funky Finds and Pearson Builders. They specialize in custom window treatments along with a full service upholstery shop. They have many wonderful unique home decor items, second chance furnishings and newly upholstered pieces. Pearson Builders can remodel a room, build you a new deck or add on to your home. Colby’s Funky Finds has many unusual treasures, your Grandmothers Singer sewing machine, Vintage clothing and locally made jewelry. The Design Bungalow is your one stop shop for your home decorating needs, come see what is behind the “PINK DOOR.” 14 Kearsarge Street in North Conway Village. 356-5800. Elvio’s Quality, quantity and price for more than 50 years best describes Elvio’s, a North Conway fixture, pizzeria and restaurant. Elvio’s motto is the “Best Pizza North of the Bronx” and for good reason. His family opened their first pizzeria in the Bronx in the 1940s and the rest, as they say, is history.

North Conway, NH 356-0401

Local and Organic Beer, Wine and Mead! 6 0 3 . 3 5 6 . 6 0 6 8 3358 White Mtn. Hwy. N. Conway, NH 03860 one mile north of the village

Market: 8am-6pm Sun-Thurs 8am-7pm Fri & Sat Cafe:8am-3pm Daily

Using only the best ingredients, Elvio’s serves large portions at reasonable prices. No pre-made crusts here. Pizza is still made the old way, Elvio’s way. What it really comes down to, says Elvio, is: “Our pizza, is pizza.” 2888 White Mount Highway (1/2 mile north of village), Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Monday through Wednesday. 356-3208 or 356-3307. Fields of Ambrosia Holiday shopping should be fun, not frantic. Walk through the doors of Fields of Ambrosia: Bath, Body and Home, in North Conway village for terrific gift ideas, a friendly staff and eco-friendly products made right in the store using local and homegrown ingredients. You will find wonderfully scented bath and body products for family and friends, athome spa gifts for girlfriends and men’s grooming products for those special guys in your life — and gift boxed for you right there in the store. New this year are unique glass ornaments and reed diffuser bottles by local glassblower, Olivia Hollowell, Crystal Potpouri and new wax pottery bowls and globes for flame free home fragrancing. This season, shop festive, local and stress free find something really special for family and friends, and yourself - at Norcross Place next see next page

in the TD Bank parking lot Breakfast All Day 6-2 • Lunch @ 11:30 Early Bird Specials Mon-Fri 6am-8am Starting At $2.99 Lobster Eggs Benedict and Taters......................................................................$10.95 Blueberry or Raspberry Stuffed French Toast.....................................................$8.95 Breakfast Burrito and Taters..................................................................................$8.95 Meatloaf w homemade mashed and cole slaw..................................................$8.95 Tuna Salad Croissant..............................................................................................$7.95

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from preceding page to the train station. A portion of all sales are donated to Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fieldsofambrosia.com. The HandCrafter’s Barn The HandCrafter’s Barn is a year-round craft show, featuring merchandise from dozens of talented artisans from New England and beyond. We proudly showcase a wonderful selection of pottery, stained glass, jewelry, folk art, primitives, fine art, local photography, country decor gifts and Christmas ornaments. Be sure to visit the lower level, where you’ll find home decor and accessories, and handcrafted furniture. They are located at the corner of Depot Street and Route 16. Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Phone 356-8996. Also online at www.handcraftersbarn.com. Like them on Facebook. It’s My Girlfriend’s It’s My Girlfriend’s is a consignment boutique featuring gently used current fashions and vintage jewelry, hats, furs and purses. Owner Alice Spears believes that every woman can and should look like a million without spend a million. Spears wants people to feel they are getting current fashion at a great price. The boutique is a great eclectic mix of both current and vintage fashions. 2757 White Mountain Highway, second floor, North Conway Village. 7335144. www.itsmygirlfriends.com.aspears@ itsmygirlfriends.com. League of NH Craftsmen Gallery There is something special about an object when it’s made by human hands. The League of NH Craftsmen Gallery features contemporary and traditional fine crafts by over 200 of New Hampshire’s finest artists and craftsmen. This exquisite gallery is brimming with beautiful turnedwood bowls, colorful pottery, and hand blown glass. There are framed wood-block prints picturing our beautiful White Mountains, luxurious chenille scarves, shelves of hand-wrought iron, and all types of handcrafted ornaments. The gallery also features the largest variety of hand crafted jewelry in town, representing nearly 50 of New Hampshire’s finest jewelers. You can also witness the creation of some of these works right here in the building. Earth & Fire’s open studio allows customers to watch the exciting process of glassblowing as gobs of molten glass are formed into beautiful pieces of art. Come explore,

and find out why this historical gallery has thrived for over 75 years offering beautiful fine crafts of integrity and heirloom quality, all made right here in New Hampshire. Visit the League of NH Craftsmen this holiday season and find the perfect gifts for all the people you love! Located in North Conway Village, just north of Peaches. 2526 Main Street North Conway www.nhcraftsmen. org. 356-2441 The Local Grocer Their mission is to provide the community with delicious healthy food and natural living products; organic and local when possible, always all-natural. Their health food market offers a wide variety of products to meet your weekly grocery needs with a large gluten-free section, bulk foods, organic beer and wine and an herb and supplement room. They offer a large selection of local foods including local pasture raised meats, milk, eggs, cheese, wine, beer, organic produce and more. Their breakfast and lunch cafe offers original, delicious and healthy menu options made with 100 percent organic produce and all natural meats and cheeses with no antibiotics, growth hormones or preservatives. The grab ‘n go deli selection is quite extensive with meals to-go, local artisan cheeses and delicious salads and spreads. The inhouse bakery offers fresh bread, baked goods and a whole bakery case devoted to gluten free goodies and raw chocolate desserts. They also offer creative party platters perfect for holiday parties, potlucks or business meetings. For unique green gift ideas, check out the eco-goods section and the many locally made products. Visit them just north of North Conway Village. 356-6068. nhLocalGrocer.com. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Luna Gallery Magick is in store for you at this enchanting shop located on Main Street in North Conway Village. Luna Gallery’s enchanted emporium brings peace, serenity, and a sense of sacredness to all those who enter. Tools for your spiritual path mingle with Fairies, Mermaids, and Angels. Meditative and metaphysical CDs sit among candles, crystal balls, books, incense , essential oils, herbs, pendulums, tarot cards, wands, mystical jewelry and more. Each person’s spiritual journey is as unique as the Individual. This understanding, coupled with customer satisfaction has created a devosee next page

Holiday shopping is always a treat at Zeb’s!

Stocking Stuffers Everywhere! Huge Selection of Holiday Gift Baskets Endless Gift Giving Ideas Warm, Friendly Old-time General Store Main Street, North Conway Village • 603-356-9294 • zebs.com

Holiday Hours: Open all week from 9am - 8pm, except Saturday close at 9pm

STUDIO h’s STYLIN’ StepWishing all our clients a

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Healthy & Happy New Year!

Eastern Slope Plaza • North Conway Village • 356-6122

We have the Bling, To Ring in the New Year! Clothes, shoes amd accessories! Open Daily 10am-5pm 603-733-5144 • www.ItsMyGirlfriends.com 2757 White Mountain Hwy/2nd Floor/No Conway

Bailey Triplet

BEGGAR’S POUCH LEATHER NORTH CONWAY VILLAGE • ACROSS FROM TRAIN STATION BeggarsPouchLeather.com • OPEN DAILY • 356-2807

from preceding page

Happy New Year!

Thank you for making this past year a great one! Come see what is behind the “PINK DOOR” 14 Kearsarge St., North Conway • 356-5800 Open Mon-Sat 11-5 • www.TheDesignBungalow.com

tion to offering esoteric products, and an ever increasing products line, much of it locally created, for those traveling spiritual paths rooted in Nature and Goddess worship, Wicca, and other belief systems. Unusual and unique gift items speak from the soul. Intuitive Readings with Lady Silver, please call for available times. 3565862. www.lunagallery.net. Naked Bohemian Right in the heart of the village is the Naked Bohemian,

1000’s of Unique Local Charms & Fashions

Great Fall & Winter Fashions!

New England Charms & Imports Too! 603-356-7880

www.newenglandcharms.com Mon-Thurs 10-6 2729 Main St., N. Conway Village Fri & Sat 9-9; Sun 9-6

North Conway’s most unique shopping experience. Located on Main Street across from the North Conway Library, Naked Bohemian carries quality furniture handmade from exotic woods from around the world. Outdoor iron furniture, planters, bird baths, antiques, antique reproductions, bar signs, lighting, hand-blown glass, wine racks, oriental rugs and hundreds of other imports of unparalleled perfection and functionality. Sweeney Ridge metal signs. Stop by and escape your day. Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri & Sat 9-9, Sun 9-6. 356-5775. www.nakedbohemian.com. see next page

North Conway’s Most Unique Shopping Experience!

furniture, curios & more

Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri & Sat 9-9 Sun 9-6 • 356-5775 Main Street • North Conway Village www.nakedbohemian.com

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from preceding page New England Charms and Imports When you’re looking for jewelry, look no further than New England Charms and Imports, Too, in the heart of North Conway Village. You’ll discover the largest selection of sterling silver, 14k gold, Italian and Biagi Bead Charms. If you yearn for earrings, they have more than 1,000 unique pairs to compliment your wardrobe and a treasure trove of many other unique jewelry pieces. They carry the largest selection of hand-painted Mexican Talavera pottery in all of New England, Women’s clothing, scarves, T-shirts, Licensed Harley-Davidson items, Haitian, Metal Art, Rocks and more. Diversity of merchandise is the key to their success. Located at 2729 Main Street. Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 356-7880. Nancy’s Alterations and Yarn Shop Nancy started her business in the valley seven years ago. Since then she has added tuxedo rentals and has become a full fledged yarn shop carrying a wide variety of yarn, books and knitting supplies. Located at Norcross Place behind Olympia Sports. Open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 356-7344 or 986-1900. North Country Cottage Our specialty shop offers an ever-changing selection of gourmet foods, home and mountain lodge decor including Big Sky Carvers, gifts and accessories. Be sure to visit our newly designed boutique featuring Vera Bradley handbags and stationary, jewelry, bath and body, Willow Tree Angels, and more. And don’t miss our daily food samples featuring jams, dips, and sauces for the grill. We are located at the corner of Depot Street and Route 16, next to The HandCrafter’s Barn. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m to 7 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Phone: 603.356-8997. Also online at www.northcountrycottage.com and on Facebook. North Country Fair Jewelers After four year at college, in the summer of 1969, North Country Fair Jewelers opened for business. They were open for one week before closing to head to Woodstock. Upon returning, they had their goal to create and present the highest quality custom and handmade jewelry in an atmosphere of good fellowship and warm surroundings. Though many talented friends have come and gone, today, they have a family nucleus of five jewelers and artisans working together. In addition to an extensive collection of handmade jewelry, there is the largest area selection of diamonds, antique and estate jewelry. There are unique, contemporary and heirloom jewelry. They are a full service jewelry shop that buys all gold and silver and are also coin dealers. All work is done on the premises. Charter member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisals. Located at 2448 Main Street in village of North Conway, just 4/10th of a mile south of the train station. 356-5819. Peach’s Located in the village, south of Schouler Park, Peach’s in its quaint setting has a delightful, creative menu, using the freshest of ingredients. Stuffed french toast, spinach benedict and peach almond pancakes are some breakfast favorites, served all day. New on the menu and already a favorite are our breakfast and lunch burritos. The locals say its the place for lunch: the white mountain wrap(grilled chicken breast, baked apples, cranberries, walnuts, red onion with a herb cheese), gourmet salads, reubens or a selection of homemade soups and quiches and crepes for breakfast and lunch. Peach’s is family friendly with a children’s menu. Peach’s has been featured in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The Union Leader as a place to eat in the Mount Washington Valley. Open daily 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 356-5860 for takeout. Priscilla’s Country Kitchen This family restaurant offers great salads, sandwiches and

NANCY’S ALTERATIONS AND

YARN SHOP

Now Carrying Knitters Pride Cubic Circular and Double Pointed Needles! Come in and try them out.

New yarns arriving daily. On-going Knitting Classes. 16 Norcross Circle, North Conway Village Mon-Fri 8-4:30, Sat 8-4, Sun 10-2

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family recipes. Eating is a social event and with that in mind, being at Priscilla’s is more like a home gathering of family and friends instead of just going out to eat. “It’s not just about the food, it’s the experience.” They will feed your body and nourish your soul. Breakfast all day 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early riser special Monday-Friday from 6 to 8 a.m. Lunch menu starts at 11:30 a.m. 2541 White Mountain Highway, North Conway in the TD Bank parking lot. 356-0401. www.priscillasnh.com. The Rugged Mill At the Rugged Mill owners Matt and Carissa Fusco provide well styled sportswear, outerwear, blankets and wool accessories of superior quality and performance. They offer apparel from Woolrich, Arborwear, Pendleton, Royal Robbins, Kuhl, Exofficio, Ibex, Alps Sportswear and Dri Duck and footwear from Ariat, Timberland, Acorn and Fox River plus they carry many New Hampshire made items. The Rugged Mill is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located next to Badger Realty across from the train station. 2633 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. 356-0490. mattfusco4@roadrunner.com. Spruce Hurricane Spruce Hurricane is a family owned and operated boutique located in the heart of North Conway Village for more 18 years. The shop offers an eclectic mix of women’s fashion apparel and accessories. Some of the top lines featured are Brighton, Tribal and Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. An exclusive at Spruce Hurricane is Pandora, the hottest line in jewelry today. Footwear brands include Minnetonka and Old Gringo western boots. It’s all about color, texture and artistry in a style they call “mountain chic.” A selection of men’s leather belts and wallets along with jackets by Rain Forest round out the offerings. Spruce Hurricane, where the wilderness blends with city sophistication to bring you unique, quality merchandise. Open daily at 10 a.m. in the heart of North Conway Village. 356-3854. Steph’s Stylin’ Studio Steph’s Stylin’ Studio is a hometown salon that prides itself in providing a comfortable and friendly atmosphere as the staff, Stephanie Miller, Marcia Mancini, Kelly Trapani and Caitlin Butler, take care of all their customer’s needs. The salon provides hair cutting, coloring services, basic and hot stone manicures and eyelash and eyebrow tinting. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 2760 White Mountain Highway, Eastern Slope Plaza. Webpage on the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Website. stylinstudio@roadrunner.com. 356-6122. White Birch Books “One of the best bookstores in the country,” said many an author who has visited White Birch Books. The store’s great selection of books, from bestsellers to classics, is enhanced by an in-depth New England section complete with White Mountain collectible titles, a vast array of bargain and used titles, and some of the best greeting cards in the Valley. And after a few changes this spring, the store also boasts almost an entire floor full of children’s books. All of this is rounded out by a knowledgeable book-selling staff that helpfully find the books you want, make recommendations or let you comfortably browse. Hours: Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 356-3200. www.whitebirchbooks.com. Zeb’s General Store Now a landmark in the heart of North Conway village, Zeb’s offers a shopping experience like no other, blending the virtues of quality reminiscent of yesteryear with modern products and gifts. Zeb’s two-story emporium features the best of New England products including gourmet food, maple syrup, home furnishings, clothing, Christmas decorations, pottery, books, pet gifts, children’s toys and more. Owners Peter Edwards and David Peterson invite you to experience Yankee ingenuity at its best — all under one roof. Retailer of the Year, 2006 and 2009. Main Street, North Conway, 356-9294, www.zebs.com.

• C ards • Calendars • Journals • Puzzles • Toys • Animals • Recommendations • B argains • Gifts • Bookmarks • C ards • Calendars • Journals • Puzzles • Toys • Animals • Recommendations • B argains • Gifts • Bookmarks • C ards • Calendars • Journals • Puzzles • Toys • Animals • Recommendations • B argains • Gifts

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www.whitebirchbooks.com • 603-356-3200

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ELVIO’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT

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356-3307 • 356-3208 2888 White Mtn. Hwy, N. Conway, N.H. (just north of town) Thurs & Sun 11-9; Fri. & Sat. 11-11 • Closed Mon, Tues, Wed

Luna Gallery New Year’s Eve Special Ghostly Tour!

Special Holiday Price $5.00 per person 7pm at Luna Gallery, New Year’s Eve.

An Evening of Meditation.

Friday, Jan. 6th, 6pm at Luna Gallery De-stress from the holidays! FREE!

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

CHOCORUA COMMUNITY CHURCH 10 am Family Worship & Communion 11:30 Hospitality and Refreshments

85 PLEASANT STREET, CONWAY • 447-2404

“Let the Son Shine”

Rev. Jeffrey W. Monroe, M.M., Rector Tracy Gardner, Organist and Choir Director

HOLY SCRIPTURE - TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

SUNDAYS: Holy Communion; 9:30 am

Rev. Kent Schneider 662-6046 Located on Rt. 113 East near Rt. 16 www.chocoruachurch.org & Facebook

All Are Welcome!

Healing Service 1st Thursday Monthly 12:00 pm

AN ORTHODOX ANGLICAN PARISH FAMILY

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes

“A Welcoming Congregation”

Sunday, January 1:

Annual Poetry Service

To see a brief video about Unitarian Universalism, go to: www.uufes.org Sunday Service 10am • Religious Education at 10am Nursery Care for Infants and Toddlers The Reverend Mary Giles Edes, Minister 603.323.8585 • 30 Tamworth Rd, Tamworth

River Church

THE

Route 5, Fryeburg, Maine

Unitarian Universalist

All are welcome to attend Thursday: Adoration 5:30pm; Mass 6:30pm

Sunday Mass 8:00am

Eucharistic Ministry for the Homebound 207-697-3438 Religious Education & Youth Ministry 207-697-2277 Rev. Joseph Koury 207-647-2334

Our Lady of the Mountains Roman Catholic Church MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.

Rosary after Mass Adoration every Friday after Mass

Weekend: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation: 3:15-4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Days: Please call for current schedule

Church Location

Christmas Eve Service 6-7pm Sunday Celebration Service 10am

Tuesday, Dec. 20: Free Community Dinner— 5-6pm Thursdays: Symphony of Prayer— 6:30pm at the church Breadbasket Food Pantry: Second Tuesday of every month from 4-6pm and by app’t at 447-6633. Children’s Ministries available during Sunday morning service.

Rev. Henry Snyder, Pastor

Please join us!

2600 East Main St., Ctr. Conway, NH • 603-447-6686 Across from McSherry’s Nursery

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 AM FELLOWSHIP HOUR FOLLOWS... ALL WELCOME! CHILDCARE PROVIDED WEDNESDAY MORNING COMMUNION SERVICE 8:00 AM • AIR CONDITIONED •

603-356-2535 ourladyofthemountainsnh.org

bartlettchurch.net Bartlett Union Congregational Church Albany Ave/Bear Notch at US 302 Phone: 603-374-2795

EVERY SUNDAY Upbeat Sermons packed with humor and lifeaffirming help to live your life to the fullest Music you’ll be humming all week Laughter to lift your soul

10 a.m. Worship and Children Activities Sunday, Jan. 1: Rev. Dr. Donald Derse

Communion Sunday: First Sunday of Every Month Ellen Hayes, music ministry Handicap Access - Side Entrance Lift takes you to Church Sanctuary

YOU’RE WELCOME HERE

No Matter Who You Are or Where You Are On Your Life Journey

Route 5, Fryeburg, Maine

Pastor: Rev. Gilman E. Healy Sermon:

“Are you more like a screened porch, or a picture window?” Favorite Organ Hymn:

This is the Day of New Beginnings (Tune: BEGINNINGS)

2905 White Mtn. Hwy. North Conway, NH

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Organist: Floyd W. Corson Choral Director: Richard P. Goss III 2521 Main St., No. Conway • 356-2324 churchoffice@firstchurchnc.com

The Conway Village Congregational Church United Church of Christ (The Little Brown Church)

Rev. Martell Spagnolo

Roger Miklos, Minister of Music

“The Little Brown Church” Welcomes You!

All are welcome to attend Thursday: Adoration 5:30pm; Mass 6:30pm

Sunday Mass 8:00am

Eucharistic Ministry for the Homebound 207-697-3438 Religious Education & Youth Ministry 207-697-2277 Rev. Joseph Koury 207-647-2334

The Valley Christian Church A Bible Based Church

SUNDAYS 10:00 am- Morning Worship Jr Church after praise & worship Nursery available

Sermon Title:

MONDAY NIGHTS Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm. Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm.

Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3; Luke 2:21-40

Come join us as we worship Jesus the Christ!

Worship Services & Sunday School 10 am • Child Care

“Time After Time” This week’s readings include: Psalm 148; 132 Main Street, Conway, NH 03818 603-447-3851• www.thebrownchurch.org

230 E. Conway Rd. Located in front of Abbott’s Dairy 603-356-2730 • www.vcc4jesus.org Pastor John Leonard

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East Fryeburg Church of Christ

(Bible Only) Route 302, East Fryeburg (207) 935-4337

First Congregational Church of Ossipee 8:45 & 10:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service Christ-centered, Biblical teaching Visit www.firstossipee.org for more info.

50 Rt 16B, Center Ossipee • (603) 539-6003

South Tamworth United Methodist Church 8:30 AM Traditional Worship & Sunday School It is our mission to bring others to know the love, joy and peace that is found in Jesus Christ.

Come join us this Sunday; Minister: Murray Nickerson, Rte 25 in S. Tamworth Village

SERVICES:

Sunday: 9:30 AM - Bible School 10:30 AM - Church Thursday Nights 7 PM - Bible Prayer Meeting

Baha’i Faith

The religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst men. The progress of the world, the development of nations, the tranquility of peoples, and the peace of all who dwell on earth are among the principles and ordinances of God... — Baha’i Scripture

1-800-22-UNITE, (207)935-1005, (603)447-5654

TAM W ORTH C ON GRE GATION AL C H URC H CHRISTMAS DAY CAROL SERVICE

WORSHIP & Sunday School 10am • NURSERY CARE

W eekly Sun day W orship at6 pm Su n d ay,Jan u ary 1st “Experien cin g theCareofJesu s -TheGod You Can Tru st”

Mt. Washington Valley Jewish Community

Rev.D r.D avid K em per

We have a worship service the last Friday night of each month. We usually gather the last weekend for a Shabbat potluck. Inquire about children’s and adult ed. For info call (603)694-3058

28 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth Village United Church of Christ • www.tamworthcc.org

Chavurat HeHarim * Fellowship in the Mountains

All are welcome.

First Baptist Church Sunday Services

Since 1879 at 12 Oxford St. (behind Norway Savings Bank) 207-935-3413 • FryeburgNewChurch.org 9:00 am Sunday School • 10:00 am Family Worship (free child care provided)

“All people who live good lives, no matter what their religion, have a place in Heaven.” - Emanuel Swedenborg

Pastor: Rev. Sage Currie Choir Director: Greg Huang-Dale • Organist: Jed Wilson

Saint Andrew’s-in-the-Valley The Episcopal Church of Tamworth and the Ossipee Valley The Rev. Heidi Frantz-Dale, Rector

Sunday Worship 8am and 10am Child care available at 10am

Join us for Advent

An open and inclusive community • Handicap accessible 678 Whittier Rd. (Old Rte. 25) Tamworth 323-8515

All Are Welcome!

You Are Invited FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 35 Portland Street • Fryeburg, Maine

Sunday Service & Sunday School~ 10:00 am Wednesday Meeting~ 7:30pm Childcare provided for each service

“That in all things Jesus Christ might have the pre-eminence”

Faith Bible Church Independent * Non-Denominational

Meets each Sunday at 10:00 am

Located at Rt 16A and Dundee Road in Intervale Pastor Bob Novak • 383-8981 • Nursery Provided

Holy Epiphany Liberal Catholic Church 15 Washington St, Conway, NH (The Echo Building)

Mass: Monday to Friday 9:00am Sundays 11:00 am Bp. Jason Sanderson, Pastor • (603)-733-6000

“You Are Welcome!”

GLEN COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Route 302, PO Box 279, Glen, NH 03838 gcbc9@yahoo.com

Jesus Is Coming Again. Are You Ready? Acts 4:12 Rev. William B. Rose, Jr.

SUNDAY: 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Morning Worship 7:00pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY 7:00pm Prayer Meeting

Sunday School...................................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.............................10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................................6:30 P.M.

Wednesday Prayer, Praise, and Bible Study..........6:30 P.M.

Location: Main Street, North Conway Village across from the North Conway Scenic Railroad.

— Independent, Fundamental —

Church: (603) 356-6066 • Rev. Laurence Brown firstbaptistnorthconway.org When in North Conway Village, listen to our broadcast ministry at 91.1 FM

Fryeburg Assembly of God Fryeburg, Maine Services: Sunday 10 am & 6 pm Wednesday Evening: 6 pm

Pastor Jim Warnock

207-935-3129

located on 8 Drift Road, just behind Main Street Mobil Station

DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you count down the final seconds of the year, you’ll be sure to say goodbye to old pain and hello to new adventures. Also, you’ll kiss the one you want to kiss. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Interacting with loved ones will be an absolute dream. In fact, they will probably visit you in your dreams. You’ll be working out your feelings on both a conscious and a subconscious level over the next two days. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll feel comfortable being yourself. You won’t bother to impress anyone. Instead, you’ll do what you want to do, knowing that what you have, all you know and who you are at this point in your life is enough. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll respond to your own directives and turn a negative into a positive. Tell yourself that next time you encounter the unwanted condition, you’ll do something bold to change the dynamic. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There may not be any ribbon or tape to break through, but nevertheless, you’ll be like a runner crossing the finish line. If your arms in the air don’t cue the applause, then pat yourself on the back instead. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 31). You’ll promote your family’s interests, and they’ll make you proud in the new year. Lavish time on the ones you love in January, and special relationships thrive. You’ll speak knowledgeably and win a prime position in March. You’ll help the underprivileged in April. A move and/or travel happens in June. Scorpio and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 22, 49 and 13.

Get Fuzzy

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Making a small difference is just as easy as making a huge one now. Choose the action that matters most to you, and you can’t help but affect many other people with what you do. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll recognize a good thing immediately, and this instant recognition will give you an advantage. There will be an opportunity that will go to the one who is fast enough to snap it up. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll read others accurately. Even though you can sense what others feel, note that those feelings are always changing. Remember that you can always exert influence on the people around you if you want to. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re feeling open and ready to give your love. You’ll share sweet moments with those who have a direct line to your heart. It’s as though you saved the best for last. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your competitive spirit is strong. Whatever the game happens to be, you’ll feel as though you were meant to be the winner and nothing can get in the way of you taking home the gold. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will continue to imagine someone dear to you as whole and healed. It’s not how the person is today, but you can envision a day in the near future when this will be the case. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll get your plan together. It’s best to write it down. Just empty your head of everything relevant so that you can move on toward the celebratory part of the day mentally unfettered.

by Darby Conley

HOROSCOPE

by Chad Carpenter

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

TUNDRA

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

For Better or Worse

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Yesterday’s Answer

THE CONWAY DAILY SUN, Saturday, December 31, 2011— Page 41

Today is Saturday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2011. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 31, 1951, the Marshall Plan expired after distributing more than $12 billion in foreign aid. On this date: In 1759, Arthur Guinness founded his famous brewery at St. James’s Gate in Dublin. In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, the British repulsed an attack by Continental Army generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold at Quebec; Montgomery was killed. In 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light in Menlo Park, N.J. In 1909, the Manhattan Bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was officially opened to vehicular traffic. In 1946, President Harry S. Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. In 1961, the Green Bay Packers shut out the New York Giants 37-0 to win the National Football League Championship. In 1969, Joseph A. Yablonski, an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency of the United Mine Workers of America, was shot to death with his wife and daughter in their Clarksville, Pa., home by hitmen acting at the orders of UMWA president Tony Boyle. In 1985, singer Rick Nelson, 45, and six other people were killed when fire broke out aboard a DC-3 that was taking the group to a New Year’s Eve performance in Dallas. In 1986, 97 people were killed when fire broke out in the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Three hotel workers later pleaded guilty in connection with the blaze.) In 1991, representatives of the government of El Salvador and rebels reached agreement at the United Nations on a peace accord to end 12 years of civil war. One year ago: Tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the South and Midwest, killing a total of eight people in Arkansas and Missouri. Today’s Birthdays: TV producer George Schlatter is 82. Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is 74. Actor Tim Considine (“My Three Sons”) is 71. Actress Sarah Miles is 70. Rock musician Andy Summers is 69. Actor Sir Ben Kingsley is 68. Actor Tim Matheson is 64. Singer Donna Summer is 63. Actor Joe Dallesandro is 63. Rock musician Tom Hamilton is 60. Actor James Remar is 58. Actress Bebe Neuwirth is 53. Actor Val Kilmer is 52. Actor Don Diamont is 49. Rock musician Ric Ivanisevich (Oleander) is 49. Rock musician Scott Ian is 48. Actress Gong Li is 46. Author Nicholas Sparks is 46. Actor Lance Reddick is 42. Pop singer Joe McIntyre is 39. Rock musician Mikko Siren is 36.

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$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

#1 A Petlovers Service Who Let The Dogs Out?

ANIMAL Rescue League of NHNorth has cats, kittens, dogs and puppies looking for a second chance. (603)447-5955 or visit online- conwayshelter.org

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.

ANIMAL Rescue League of NH-North is scheduling monthly low cost spay/ neuter clinics for both cats and dogs. Call (603)447-1830 for information and to schedule.

AUNTIE CINDY'S Albany Pet Care Center

AKC German Shepherd puppies; cute extra large quality. Born 11/02/2011. Parents and grandfather. $1200. (603)539-7727.

Affordable, Quality care for your "Kids". Stress free Grooming, Cage free Boarding and sandy Play Yards, Daycare. Open 6am-6pm. (603)447-5614.

Animals 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. CFA Registered Maine Coon kittens. Vet checked, 1st shots, health guarantee. $400. All ready now. www.pinecoonmainecoons.com (207)693-4933.

COME & GO PET CARE For when you have to be away! (Sit and stay overnights also available). Connie Stanford MtnWanderer@gmail.com (603)733-8148. HARVEST Hills Thrift Shop. Open daily, closed Thursday, new hours. 10am-3pm.

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

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726-6955

Steven Gagne ELECTRIC

603-447-3375

Residential & Commercial Insured • Master NH/ME

Call Damon’s Tree Removal 603-662-3445 • 603-447-4336

EE Computer Services

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Damon’s Tree Removal Difficult Removals • Pruning Chipping • Stump Grinding

Anmar PLASTERING

Quality & Service Since 1976

Autos 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.

DOG 2x2 WEAVE POLLS- FRYEBURG

Class starts Saturday, January 21st. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for information.

DOG TRAINING CLASSES~ FRYEBURG

For all ages and abilities. Pet Dog 101 or 102, Canine Good Citizen, Reactive Dog, Therapy Dog, Attention, Rally, Agility & much more! Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for details.

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. 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

TREE REMOVAL

HORSMAN BUILDERS

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Damon’s Snow Removal

For your residential & light commercial needs • Plowing • Sanding • Roofs • Etc. Now quoting 2011-2012 winter season MC/VISA accepted

Serving the Valley Since 1990

603-356-2155 - Fully Insured

Auctions HUGE Saturday Auction Jan 7th 4PM By Gary Wallace Auctions RT 16 Ossipee- NH estate items, furniture, paintings, illustrations, antiques with over 450 items preview 2PM see www.wallaceauctions.comlic#2735 public welcomed call 603-539-5276.

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MR. KNOW IT ALL For All Your Home Renovations and Repair

ONE NIGHT DOG TRAINING CLASSES~ FRYEBURG

Coming When Called- January 12th at 7pm. Loose-Leash Walking- January 19th at 7pm. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 to register.

PET DOG TRAINING Golden Paws, LLC. Conveniently scheduled private lessons. John Brancato, KPA training. (603)244-0736 jrbrancato@roadrunner.com. PIT Bull/ Bull Mastiff pups. Born Sept. 26th. Very friendly, nice colors, good with kids and other animals. Parents on premise. $600 or trade for hunting equipment/ tools, etc. (603)539-7009. PUPPIES small mixed breed. See website for more details: www.mainelypuppies.com (207)539-1520.

PUPPY TRAINING CLASSES- FRYEBURG

Getting a puppy before the end of the year? We have Pet Dog 101 Class just for you. Classes starting in January. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for information.

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

RAINBOW hound mix heartbreaking surrender desperately needs loving home. Call LRHS for info (603)539-1004/ (603)767-9321.

LLC

Dealers for Husqvarna, Troy Bilt & DR

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Woodman’s Forge & Fireplace Wakefield, NH • 603-522-3028

RODD

Hurd Contractors

Animal Rescue League of NH

“Servicing the Area for 80 Years” Specialized Roofing System www.roddroffing.com • 1-800-331-7663

Roofing MW Valley since 1984 North Conway 447-3011

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Pop’s Painting 603-447-6643

ROOFING

Roofing • Siding • Flooring

Honest Rates, Ref., Lead Lic., Insured

Scott Richard, Conway 662-5760

ALL BRANDS

Cats, Kittens, Dogs, Pups and Other Small Critters looking for a second chance.

KENMORE electric 4 coil burner, free standing white self cleaning oven/ stove. Matching Kenmore under cabinet microwave. Very good condition $100 for both. (617)697-4869 (Bartlett). SMITHS Used Appliances. 60 day warranty. (207)595-6957.

Autos 1991 Ford F-150 XLT V8, automatic, 4x4, low miles $2000/obro (603)662-6704 ask for Richard. 1998 Audi A4 2.8L, 160k miles, standard, silver, runs great. Asking $3000/obo (603)986-3614. 1998 Chevy Blazer 4x4, 4 door, blue, sunroof, very clean, no rust. $2650. (603)387-6779.

Child Care Center Conway in-home day care has openings for children 6 weeks and up. Excellent references. (603)340-1677. EFFINGHAM Daycare in business for 20 years has 1 opening, lots of TLC, playtime and learning. Meals and snacks included. Title 20 accepted. Call Elaine FMI (603)539-7574.

FULL-TIME NANNY/ CAREGIVER

2001 Chevy pickup 4x4, extra cab Z71. Goes good, good tires 175k miles, $3800. (603)473-2582, (603)630-0199.

available Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. 7 years experience working with developed mentally disabled young adults/ children for Wolfeboro and surrounding areas. Excellent references. 914-382-0791, 603-569-0140.

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 cargo van. 87,000 miles, new battery, runs great. $2500. Call (603)986-9853.

RETIRED Head Start teacher. In home child care Mon- Fri. Call Joanne (603)356-3737 or (603)662-9499.

2003 Dodge 1500 pickup, 4x4, 8’ bed, 5 spd, great condition. $4900. (603)387-6779. 2005 Ford E250 cargo van, white, only 70k miles, new tires, runs great, professionally maintained. $9995. Call (603)356-3133, days. HERMANSON!S AUTO WAREHOUSE, LTD Auto Sales & Repair Eastern Spaces Warehouse East Conway Road Hermansonsautowarehouse.com 05 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, V8b, auto, leather, 3rd row, slver $8,200 04 GMC Envoy, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, pewter .................................$7,500 04 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver...........................$6,750 03 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver...........................$7,250 03 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, Lt. green.....................$6,500 03 Dodge Durango, 4x4, V8, auto, blue......................................$5,950 03 Mazda 6, 4dr, 4cyl, 5spd, red... ............................................$5,450 03 Subaru Legacy GT, sedan, awd, 4cyl, 5spd, silver.........$5,900 03 VW Passat, 4cyl, auto, Lt. green ...................................$5,900 02 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, V8, auto, 3rd row, white.............$6,900 02 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, auto,. Gold...........................$4,900 02, Ford Explorer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, 3rd row, gold .......................$5,900 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 Nissan Xterra, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver....................................$5,900 01 Dodge Caravan, 6cyl, auto, blue......................................$4,250 01 Dodge Durango, 4x4, V8, auto, black....................................$5,900 01 Nissan Pathfinder, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver...........................$4,900 00 Chevy Blazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, silver....................................$4,450 00Ford Expedition, 4x4, V8, auto, green ...................................$4,900 00 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, black...........................$5,250 00 Pontiac Bonneville 6 cyl, auto. Silver ...................................$4,950 00 Subaru Outback, awd, 4 cyl, auto, black...........................$4,750 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.

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

For Rent 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. $1000/mo plus utilities. References. Dan Jones, ReMax Presidential (603)356-9444. BARTLETT village, 4 bdrm ranch w/ deck, large yard, non-smokers, no pets, dishwasher, w/d hookup, full basement, $1,000/mo plus utilities. 603-374-6674. BARTLETT, available immediately, small pets considered. 2 bedroom/ 1 bath duplex home, furnished or unfurnished. Propane heat. $800/mo + utilities. One month security. References required. Mountain & Vale Realty 356-3300. BARTLETT- 2 bed, 1 ba $650 + utils, 1 yr lease, credit and refs a must. Call Jeana at Re/Max Presidential 603-356-9444 or jeana@mwvhomes.com. BARTLETT- Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath duplex. 2200sf, open, updated kitchen, ample closet space and more. Secluded location. W/d hookup, hot water heat, nonsmoking, $900/mo plus utilities. Year round, unfurnished. William (603)387-5392. BROWNFIELD: beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, Jacuzzi tub, central air, propane fireplace on over 2 acres, $1,250/mo ($1,200 if paid by 1st of mo) plus utilities. No smoking, pets considered. Bill Lydon, Coldwell Banker Wright Realty, references, credit check. 603-986-6247.

We have the rental property you are looking for! Look at our full page ad in the real estate section for listings.

BUYING Junk vehicles, paying cash. Contact Joe (207)712-6910.

CABINS

G.P. Auto is now buying junk vehicles at a fair price. We pay cash. (603)323-8080.

Off Season Rentals (603)447-3858

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.

CENTER Conway 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt. very efficient, no pets/ smoking $780 (603)452-5183.

ROOMS

CENTER Conway Apt. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, w/d hookup. $600/mo plus utilities. (603)387-3571.

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For Rent

CENTER Conway- 2 bdrm, 1 bath Saco Woods condo. Convenient to town. $700/mo. plus utilities. Email: amyb5677@yahoo.com.

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.

RENTALS Wolfeboro, Ossipee, Tamworth, Effingham, Wakefield and Alton

CHOCORUA 3 bedroom, 2 bath house, 1 car garage, no pets, no smoking. $1000/mo plus utilities. First and security. (978)283-5651. CONWAY 2 bdrm mobile home. Walk to town. W/D, dishwasher, no pets, no smoking. $675/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. FURNISHED small 1 bedroom apt. Conway, great neighborhood. Gas heat, non-smokers only, no pets. $500. (603)447-3810. CONWAY rooms for rent. Fridge microwave wi-fi cable, coin laundry, phones. $125-$175 per week. 603-447-3901. 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.

JACKSON- 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, $1200/mo. Call Margie at Remax 520-0718. MADISON farmhouse rent or rent-to-own. 2200sf, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 acres $1395/mo. 5 car barn $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. SMALL 1 bed apt. Rt.16 Madison. Heat, electric, plowing, trash included. $600/mo + security deposit. (603)447-6524, (603)986-4061. NO. Conway, in-town 3 bed, 2 bath, barn & great yard. $1500/mo plus utilities. No smoking. Ref & credit check required. (603)447-3885.

$475/mo. Includes heat, plowing & trash. Security, lease, no smoking or pets (603)447-6033.

NO. Conway, Kearsarge Rd. 1 bedroom w/ deck. Propane heat, no smoking/ pets. Laundry on property. Local & attentive landlords. S.D. & ref. required $625/mo. Call (603)356-2514.

CONWAY- 1 efficiency apartment, bedroom, den/ kitchen, shower, $400/mo plus utilities. First and security, references and credit check required. (603)447-6880.

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.

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.

NORTH Conway charming 2 be carriage house apt. $695/mo including heat. References & credit check. No pets. Dan Jones, ReMax Presidential (603)356-9444.

CONWAY STUDIO

CONWAY- Central location, 2 BR, 1 BA condo. Private 3rd floor, end unit. $750 + utilities. Call Alex Drummond, RE/MAX Presidential 603-356-9444 x240. CONWAY- Large 1 bedroom $650/mo. Includes heat, hot water, plowing, trash. Deposit/ references required. (603)447-6612. CONWAY: 2 br/ 2 bath home. Large yard & wood stove. $850/mo +. (603)848-4189. CONWAY: Rooms for rent. Micro fridge, cable, wi-fi. $150$175 wkly. 447-3858. Conway: living room, kitchen & 1 bdrm apt. Heat, plowing, trash removal included. $850/mo. (603)662-9292. COZY riverside 2 bdrm cottage. Sundeck, Rt.302w/16, Glen. $650/mo plus utilities. 781-724-7741. FRYEBURG 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt. $700/mo, includes heat & hot water. Call Paul Wheeler Re/Max Presidential 603-356-9444 ext.206. FRYEBURG2 bedroom, 1st floor apt. $750. Security deposit, 6 month lease. Plowing included. Fryeburg Academy school system. (207)671-2578. 1 month free rent! Fryeburglovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath, a/c, w/d hook-up, deck, $1000/mo plus. No pets 207-935-3241.

NORTH Conway home- 3 bedroom w/ family room, 2 full baths. Nice back yard. Walk to town. $1050/mo plus utilities. Available immediately. First month and security. References required. Mountain & Vale Realty (603)356-3300. 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. NORTH Conway Village 1 and 2 bedroom apts available. Walking distance to town. Starting at $500/mo. and up. Please call (603)986-6806. NORTH Conway walk to everything village living. Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, North Conway Village home. Beautiful wood floors, tasteful updates, replacement windows throughout, large level yard, screened wrap-around porch and large deck. $900 + N/S. Call Josh at Pinkham Real Estate 603-356-5425 or 986-4210. 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.

INTERVALE 3 bdrm condo. Newly done over, walkout, small dogs accepted. No cats, no smokers. $699/mo plus utilities. (603)356-2203.

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.

INTERVALE- 2 plus bedroom, 2 bath, ranch. Full basement, $1000/mo plus utilities. References. Dan Jones, ReMax Presidential (603)356-9444.

OSSIPEE- Newly renovated Sin gle family home 3100sf, 2 baths, heated 2 car garage. $1200/mo (603)553-8431.

GLEN- 2 bed, 2 bath, newly renovated house, w/d, dishwasher, 2 car garage. $950 plus utilities. (603)374-2391.

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,

ducopropertyservices.webnode.com

WASHINGTON Street Apts. Now available 1 bedroom, 2nd floor section 8, must be income eligible, 1 person annual $14,600, 2 people $16,650. Rent is 30 percent of adjusted monthly income including all utilities. For more info, call 1-800-850-3795, Lorraine. WASHINGTON Street Apts. Ya esta disponible 1 dormitorio, Seccion 2a planta 8, debe beincome elegible una persona anual de $14,600, 2 personas $16,650. La renta es del 30 por ciento del ingreso mensual ajustado incluyendo todas las utilidades. Para mas informacion, llame al 1-800-850-3795, Lorraine.

For Rent-Vacation 2 level, 3 bed condo with views, $100/night, every night, weekends included. Monthly specials. North Conway. For information and dates call (401)497-9115. ATTITASH Mountain Village Glen, NH. Large studio. Sleeps 4. Week 9. 40,000 RCI points. Great ski week. Red. $2,000 Call (603)332-5272. 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 M.L.K. weekend, February school vacation, and other weeks & weekends. Reasonable. (401)284-0116. GULF Winds Resort in St Pete Beach, FL- Superior rated 1 bedroom condo with pool. Walk across quiet street to beach. $600/wk. Call (603)498-5768. Monthly rates available. 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. SEASONAL- prime locations 1-4 BR properties. Some slopeside units 603-383-8000, email anne@fgpm.com.

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.

RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE

NORTH CONWAY VILLAGE Options from 250 sq. ft up Call or email for pricing Sheila 356-6321 x 6469 sheiladuane@attitashrealty.com CONWAY, NH on Rt.16 & Wash ington St., office space for rent. 510 s.f., 4 rooms and reception area. Pay only heat & electric for first 3 months. Year lease and security deposit. (603)447-5508.

For Rent-Commercial

For Sale

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

FIREWOOD: Green 10’ long logs, delivered $150/cord. Cut, split & delivered $200/cord. (603)540-0307. Prompt delivery.

USED SKI & SNOWBOARD packages, starting at $79.95. All sizes, used helmets $15 at Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

GARAGE doors, better prices, better doors, guaranteed. Starting @ $487. Installed. Call (603)356-6766. Alphaoverheaddoor.com

VINTAGE Wildcat Gondola (pod). Aqua blue, solid- needs restoration. $1800. FMI (978)273-8190.

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. NEW North Conway Village retail space available on Main Street! 725sf. Call Sheila 356-6321 Ext6469 www.AttitashRealty.com/Rentals

NORTH Conway Village- 400 to 1450 sq.ft. Premium office/ retail space. Convenient in-town location (next to TD Bank). Newly renovated, great visibility and access from Main Street or North/ South Road, ample parking. Call Roger (603)452-8888.

For Sale 1 ton of wood pellets for sale $200 (603)733-5083. 10X17 cabin, must be moved. Easy to get to $1500/obo. (603)473-2582, (603)630-0199. 1937 F12 Farmall single front wheel for parts or ? $600. (603)473-2582, (603)630-0199. 2 Arctic Claw snow tires. 215/65R16 $100. Used only two months! (603)662-2810. 2007 utility trailor. All Aluminum box, V front trailor. Dual axle, roof racks, low mileage. 7,000lbs. $8200. (603)356-3450. 9’ Reading utility body $650/obo. (207)925-3737. AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. 235-1773

CARROLL COUNTY OIL Cash discount, senior citizen discount, prompt deliveries, pre-buy programs. 539-8332. COAL stove, King-O-Heat. Round upright. $100. 3 pr. downhill skis $25 each. (603)539-3774. CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278

D&D OIL Fuel oil and Kerosene, great prices. Call (207)890-6616 or (207)935-3834, or visit: dndoil.com. FIREWOOD and more $185/cord, Ossipee area. Clean, green. Portable saw mill, logging. Snowplowing Ossipee area. Honest, reliable, great reputation. (603)539-9550. FIREWOOD cut, spit and delivered. 16”, 18”, 20”, 22” $275/cord. 12”, 14” also available (603)356-5923.

FIREWOOD Quality kiln dried hardwoods, guaranteed dry. $325/cord. Call North Country Firewood (603)447-3441 or cell (603)986-0327.

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. HAMMOND Cadet electric organ. Excellent condition. Several 33-1/3 discs; pop, classical. (603)323-8082. HAY- Round bales, 1st cut, excellent quality $50/bale. (207)935-3197. HOLIDAY sale! Give the gift that keeps on opening. Garage door openers $295.00 Installed 356-6766. Alphaoverheaddoor.com KITCHEN tables, dressers, armoires, bunk beds, tables, chairs, new carpet, electric wall range, etc. Too much to list. FMI (603)733-6741. LINDSAY 100 LB. sandblaster with hood & funnel. $300 (603)473-2582, (603)630-0199.

LYMANOIL.COM Now offering propane sales and service. Call or visit www.LymanOil.com Jesse E Lyman, North Conway (603)356-2411. MONITER 41 heater with kerosene tank. $300. (207)928-3100.

MUST SELL Tonneau cover fits 96’ Dodge 8’ bed $200/obo. Truck cap fits 8’ bed $150/obo. Binks Contractor paint sprayer w/ hose and sprayer $150/obo (207)647-3051, (603)662-8163. NEED Cash? Sell your stuff on Ebay. We do the work. You get cash! 10 years experience. ABCybersell (207)925-3135 Mike. NEWMAC wood furnace, WB100E, used one season. Cost $3300 new, will sacrifice for $1795. Call Bob 356-3133 days. PAINTINGS: 3 large sized R.G. Packer. Beautifully framed. $350 each. (603)759-3010. REFRIGERATOR: Good running cond., $75. (603)356-2316. ROSSIGNOL racing skis size 150 with Rossignol binders. $200. (603)539-5785 ROUND oak with inlay tile (in forrest green) pedestal table with 4 chairs and leaves. In great condition. Will email pictures. $150/obo. Madison/ Silver Lake (603)367-1089. goldcgmg@aol.com. SLEEP Sofa, queen, beige/ tweed. Good condition $125/obo. (207)935-1146. SNOWBOARD, boots size (603)539-5785

size 28, with 5. $100.

SPYDER Kids G Suite. Black & red, size 14-16. $80. (603)539-5785 TRACTOR chains, 2 pair. 1st 12’ long 24” wide $125. 2nd pair 4’ long 12” wide $25. (603)473-2582, (603)630-0199.

WOOD fired cook stove Castle Crawford. Nice old stove in good condition, must see $1200. (603)473-2582, (603)630-0199.

WOOD HEAT Vigas Gasification Wood Boilers Call today for information & to see a live demonstration! Alternative Heating of Mt. Washington Valley

(603)387-0553 vigasboilers.com 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 FREE electric air hockey table 36x71x32h, 1 inch L shaped crack on surface. If you can get it out, its yours. Call Isabelle’s cell (617)592-3766. G.P. Auto is now buying junk vehicles at a fair price. We pay cash. (603)323-8080. HIGHEST cash price paid for your junk cars, farm equipment and scrap metal. Free removal, no job too big. (207)393-7318. 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. T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Heavy Equipment ***NEED C ASH*** HEAVY EQUIPMENT WANTED

Cat, Komatsu, etc. Universal Machinery will buy today! Call NH office at (781)439-6000, ask for Leo Blais.

Help Wanted MOTIVATED person to provide multiple services to our customers. For details please visit www.BergeronTechnical.com. No phone calls or walk-ins. Booth renter wanted at Maggio Hair Studio, 85 Main St., Conway. (603)447-2553.

TWO OFFICES AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE IN BERLIN Spacious second-floor corner office in downtown Berlin. Known as the Sheridan Building, this classic revival structure built in 1905 and renovated in the 1980s and 1990s is located next to City Hall. Ceilings are high and windows are plentiful in this corner which includes one large room, one medium sized, and a private bathroom. $450 a month, and includes heat. Second floor, corner office, two rooms with shared bathroom. $350.

For a video tour go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcX8mKIu01Q For more information call Mark 603-356-3456.

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Help Wanted by Abigail Van Buren

FRIEND FEARS MIDDLE-SCHOOLER’S ROMANCE IS HEADED FOR TROUBLE

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Kayla” and I are 12 and in seventh grade. Recently, Kayla informed me that she has acquired a new boyfriend. I didn’t mind when she showed me all his lovey-dovey texts. I thought they were adorable. When I asked Kayla why her boyfriend didn’t sit with us at lunch, she laughed and said, “Oh, he doesn’t go to school here. He’s a junior in high school.” That’s why I’m writing. Kayla is telling me that she and “Jacob” are making out, and their texts are getting progressively worse. Plus, Kayla has said her parents are taking her and Jacob to a concert. The concert is out of town and they will be renting a hotel room. I’m worried for my friend. Am I incorrect for thinking this is wrong? -- WORRIED FRIEND IN WASHINGTON STATE DEAR WORRIED FRIEND: I agree with you that at 12, Kayla is too young to have a 16-year-old boyfriend. That her parents give her enough unsupervised time with him that they’re involved in makeout sessions is also troubling. If this continues, Kayla could become pregnant and Jacob could be accused of statutory rape -- even if Kayla was a willing participant. Talk to your mother about what’s going on. She may want to chat with Kayla’s parents about this and mention the texts Jacob is sending their daughter. DEAR ABBY: I have a question that may seem odd, but I hope you can give me an answer. I know children can tell when a parent favors one sibling over another. What about cats? I adopted two cats -- not littermates -- from a shelter. While I love them both, one drives me crazy and the other is a sweet lovebug. Naturally, I prefer the sweet, cuddly one.

Can the kitty that drives me nuts tell that I prefer his “sister” over him? -- LOVE ‘EM BOTH, REALLY, ALBANY, N.Y. DEAR LOVE ‘EM BOTH: While I’m more of a people expert than an animal behaviorist, let me share this. Cats and dogs, after thousands of years of living so closely with us humans, are indeed sensitive to human emotions. They can tell when we’re happy, when we are nervous and when we’re depressed. If you lavish affection and/or treats on one and not the other, it can create jealousy. You don’t know the history of the cats you adopted. It’s possible the one that makes you “crazy” had less human contact than “Lovebug” or was mistreated in some way. With patience and positive reinforcement he may come around, so please don’t give up on him. DEAR ABBY: One of my brothers, “Carl,” walked away from our family 18 years ago. My parents are elderly and in poor health. When they pass, how do we refer to this sibling in the obituary? -- DRAWING A BLANK IN OHIO DEAR DRAWING A BLANK: The entire family history does not have to be revealed in the obituary. All it should say is, “Survivors include: daughter Wendy, (husband, if there is one) of Ohio; son George, (wife); and son Carl.” If you know where Carl is, include the information. If not, his name should be enough. DEAR READERS: The year is almost over. Am I the only one who can’t believe how fast it has gone? Incredible! From the bottom of my heart, I wish all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. If you plan on driving tonight, please don’t drink. And if you’ll be drinking tonight, please don’t drive. Stay safe, everyone! -- LOVE, ABBY

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

Home Improvements 1 CALL DOES IT ALL

ATTENTION, if you are self motivated and looking for something different, now hiring for outdoor & indoor advertising and marketing crew. 2 people needed immediately for year-round position. Full-time pay for part-time work. Make up to $100.+ per 6 hour shift. Must enjoy working outdoors, with the general public, and have own transportation and cell phone. No experience necessary, will train. Call Don 603-520-4812 for more info and appointment for interview.

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.

AM BUILDERS Full service contractor. All types roofing, siding, decks, remodeling, new homes and garages. (603)323-7519 View our website: www.AddisonMasonBuilders.com

AVON: Earnings great! No door to door necessary. Choose your own hours. For information call 323-7361.

GRANITE COUNTERS A quality job for a quality price. Quality Marble and Granite, (603)662-8447.

WESTERN MAINE TIMBERLANDS

Home Works Remodelers

has an immediate opening

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.

Class A Truck Driver Minimum 3 years exp. Must have clean driving record. Pay to commensurate with experience

Please call 207-925-1138

Instruction

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER

League of NH Craftsmen Winter Craft Classes

Interviews now being accepted on a first come, first served basis. Growing company needs 20 people to fill immediate openings. We offer: Rapid advancement, bonuses & paid vacations, on the job training. Apply today/ start tomorrow. All depts. open. Mgmt. training from day one. Call Mon.- Fri. 9-5 only for immediate interview (603)822-0219. Have pen & paper ready.

Pottery and Glassblowing Classes begin January 10th by Earth & Fire Studio Gallery. Visit: www.nhcraftsmen.org for details. 2526 Main St., North Conway Village. 603-356-2441. MIDTERMS? Finals? SATs? ACTs? Are you ready? Granite State Statistics Consulting & Tutoring is here to make sure you are! Quality math tutoring and college entrance exam preparation. $14/hr FMI: Contact Phil (603)953-3673 info@gssc.vpweb.com http://gssc.vpweb.com

REMICK MUSEUM

MARKETING COORDINATOR Full time, year round position. Solid marketing experience and skills including copywriting, design and layout. Attention to detail and ability to work independently a must. Resume with samples to: ksulewski@remickmuseum.org or 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth NH 03886.

Land CENTER Conway. Location, Location, Location! Jct. of 302 and 113. 78 acres. $299,000. 603-367-8054.

SERVERS needed at Hillbilly's Restaurant. Apply in person. Route 16, North Conway. WHITE Mountain Cider Co. looking for full time bartender. & line cook. Please contact Teresa (603)383-9061.

Help Wanted

JACKSON 1.1 acre lot on quiet, paved cul-de-sac. Mt. Washington views. Reduced to $86,000. (603)367-4770.

Help Wanted

Fryeburg Health Care Center is looking for a

Per Diem CNA & PT 3-11 CNA position Interested applicants should stop by for an application. Full time creative person to assist and support a fun loving young lady with developmental disabilities by accompanying and supervising her on daily outings in the community. She enjoys swimming, hiking, skiing, bowling, and volunteering, more details to follow at interview. Flexible Schedule. To apply, please email your resume to ddavis@northernhs.org or fax 447-8893 (010-402) All positions require a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, completion of driver’s and criminal background checks. NHS is an EOE. Programs of NHS do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

RETAIL SALES FULL OR PART TIME Tramway Artisans Gift Shop seeks an enthusiastic Sales Associate who is friendly, responsible and possess good customer skills. Must be proficient with computers and be willing to work flexible hours. Duties include inventory stocking, computerized register and merchandising. Salary commensurate with experience. Route 16 - West Ossipee

603-539-4400

Summit Achievement Summit Achievement of Stow, ME is a nationally recognized outdoor behavioral healthcare program combining therapeutic wilderness and tailored academics to adolescents.

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package! Please check our website for specific details on each position

Director of Information Services- IT, Full Time Controller- Full Time Clinical Applications Support Specialist- Full Time RN Surgical Services/OR- Full Time + Call Director of Surgical Services- Full Time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org. Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

Math Teacher The Math Teacher provides individualized math instruction to a small population of middle, high school and rising college students with mild to moderate social, emotional and educational issues. Undergraduate degree and demonstrated experience with individual educational planning and academic advising is required.

This is a full-time year round position. Competitive pay & benefits are available. Please e-mail or fax a resume to (207)697-2021 or moyler@summitachievment.com. Deadline for applications is 1/6/12

Always Ready, Always There. Call your local Recruiter! CPL Coree Kinerson (603)717-5676

Macdonald Motors is looking for a

Sales Person in the Ford Lincoln store in Center Conway. We are looking for someone with sales experience, someone who is a self-starter and who has a positive work attitude. Offering a competitive pay plan. 401(k) and health and dental insurance. For more information call Mark Clark (603)356-9341 EOE

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Albany Town Column

Mary Leavitt 447-1710/Dorothy Solomon 447-1199

Blue Loon, Carroll County’s bus service kickoff is Jan. 3 The New Hampshire Primary is Jan. 10. Please put this on your calendar. A quiet and short last of the year selectmen’s meeting was held on Wednesday. They have encumbered $1,968.51 for small equipment and maintenance. Two timber warrants were approved. There has been no further news regarding the unfortunate beating of the toddler living in Golden Oaks. I know we all are praying for his complete and total recovery. Tin Mountain: The N.H. legislature enacted significant amendments to the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act effective July 1, 2011. Jason Aube, of N.H. Department of Environmental Services will provide an overview of these changes and other information on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at noon. Gibson Center: The Center will be closed on Monday. On Tuesday at 11 a.m. the Visiting Nurse Service Blood Pressure Clinic and ACE will be at the center. There will be a showing of "Fiddler on the Roof" (part 1)at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. If you’d rather, there will be a bus going to an Elvis Party at Indian Head Resort at 2 p.m. for an evening of music and dancing and a buffet dinner and breakfast the next morning. Skiing, skating and swimming are also available. Call 356-3231 for reservations. On Friday, lunch starts at 11:30 am. There will be a sing along and festivities to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas. On Jan. 9, join those going for lunch at the Wentworth. The

bus leaves at 11:25 a,m. for a fun trip to observe the fine work of ice carvers and a tasty meal. Call for reservations. UNH Extension: Some thoughts for the winter. Check the anitfreeze levels in your vehicles. Keep a flashlight, extra batteries, a windshield scraper, a shovel, booster cables, water, snacks, hats and mittens in your vehicle. Insulate pipes in your home. Keep fire extinguishers in your home and make sure everyone knows how to use them. Install carbon monoxide alarms outside bedrooms and on each floor of your home. Have rock salt or an environmentally friendly alternative on hand to melt ice on walkways. 4-H will be having a County Horse Quiz Bowl on Jan. 7. Part 2 of the Small and Beginning Farmer program will be Monday, Jan. 9 at the Meredith Community Center. It’s free but you must register by calling 527-5475. Have sand to improve traction. Interested in tree and shrub seedlings? You can purchase them now from the N.H. State Nursery for reforestation. The 2012 catalog can be accessed at www.nhnursery.com or call 447-3834. Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the kick-off event for the Blue Loon, Carroll County’s bus service. There will be several guest speakers: Tri-County CAP Chief Executive Officer Joseph Costello, Chuck Henderson representing Senator Shaheen, Sean Thomas representing Congressman Guinta, and Deputy Commissioner Michael Pillsbury for the N.H. Deparment of Transportation. Come by and

meet the drivers, ride a bus and learn about the system. There will be refreshments as well as raffle drawings for gift certificates and bus passes. Sandy Stowell had a holiday party at her home last week. Among the guests that enjoyed the event were Mary and Arthur Leavitt. I missed it because I was undergoing preparations for a colonoscopy. Would have rather been there! Not only is it party season, but it is also visiting season. Bernadine Debois found herself doing lots of entertaining these last weeks. Her daughter and son-in-law were at her home and so were Amanda and Seth Warnor of Waterford, Vt. Adding to the group were Jerry and Trevor’s family from Concord as well as Morgan Chase from Pittsfield, and Bobby and Eddie Broussono. Lots of visitors and lots of fun for the Christmas holidays. Mary and Arthur were also blessed with visitors. Jerry Leavitt and family came by for Christmas and their daughter Bethany is visiting this week with her children, Jennifer and Andrew. Stan and I paid a visit to our children and grandchildren in Massachusetts last Sunday. It was a lovely day although the drive home in the evening was a bit scary in areas. It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter. Now that the Christmas shopping is over, the stores are busily trying to get rid of all the merchandise that wasn’t sold for the holidays. But there’s still time to get out and have fun. Have a great week.

Mobile Homes

Real Estate, Time Share

Services

Snowmobiles

Wanted

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.

ONE bedroom 13 week Attitash Grand Summit, ski locker, owners room, heated pool, sauna, weight room, rental program, $15,000. (603)447-3837.

A CLEAN HOME

OSSIPEE AREA

Preston’s Cleaning Service. Fall Cleaning. Cleaning residential/ commercial offices, providing security checks. Free estimates, insured. FMI (603)356-5075.

Trash Removal; Brush, demo, debris. Demo of old structures and real estate clean outs. (603)730-2590

1996 Polaris Indy Touring 2 up 488 fan, 1990 Arctic Cat Panther 2 up 440 fan. 2000 Sled Dock enclosed trailer. All excellent condition. Sold as package $3200/obo (401)487-7174.

$250 & up for unwanted cars & trucks. Call Ricker Auto Salvage (603)323-7363.

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH. LOOKING for old dirt bikes, trail bikes, enduros, 60’s through early 80’s. Any brand, any condition. Call local, Joe (603)630-5325.

Recreation Vehicles 2004 Southwind 32 VS Class AExcellent shape, well below book value jacks, satelite dish, full loaded, $47,900. (352)208-5502.

Real Estate CONWAY Saco Woods 2 br. 2nd. fl. condo. New paint, carpet. $66,000. L. Davis, Broker/ Owner 919-259-0166. FRYEBURG two- 3 br. mobile homes on 1.7 acres. $86,500. L. Davis Broker, Owner 919-259-0166. 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. SACO Woods: First floor condo unit for sale. Asking $89,000. Email: jsm4461@gmail.com for more info.

TIME share for sale. Week 16 (April) at Pollard Brook, across from Loon Mt. Easily exchanged all over world, or use locally. $2000. Call Mike. 603-498-5768

Real Estate, Commercial FOR SALE BY OWNER Residential property in highway commercial zone. Historic cape with 1,455sf. 1.5 acres w/ 135’ road frontage, Saco River. See website for details: www.northconwayproperty.com

207-233-9254.

Rentals Wanted LOOKING to rent your vacation property for the season or long term. Call Anne @ (603)383-8000 or anne@fgpm.com.

BIZEE BEE HOME SERVICES

Professional housecleaning services, laundry, trash removal, window cleaning, interior/ exterior painting, light carpentry & routine property repairs. Specializing in residential & vacation homes. Serving the valley since 2006. Visit us at www.bizeebeeservices.com (603)447-5233

Cleaning & More Vacation Rentals Private Homes Offices 24/7 Windows Carl & Dixie Lea 447- 3711 ~ credit cards accepted ~ ~ Est 1990 ~

NEED MORE RENTERS FOR YOUR VACATION PROPERTY? Call Kirk @ Leisure Properties (603)305-1052 LeisurePropertiesNH@gmail.com

Real Estate, Wanted LOOKING for a seasonal rental on Lovewell Pond, Fryeburg Maine. May through Oct. 207-890-2880 lamc325@yahoo.com

Roommate Wanted INTERVALE- 2 bdrm, apartment, seasonal okay. Unfurnished, must like dogs. $125/wk. FMI (719)314-8105.

Services #1 SANDY'S CLEANING Private, seasonal homes, rentals, commercial, construction cleaning. Security checks, maintenance. 30 years serving the valley. (603)383-9342.

PERSONAL care assistant, respite care, full-time, part-time days, nights, and fill-in. 25 years experience. 207-807-1011.

PLOWING & SANDING I have room for a few more driveways on my route in the Conway area. Reliable & over 40 years in the business. Sanding now available also. Call for free estimate. (603)662-6062.

PROCLEAN SERVICES Fall cleaning, windows, carpets, rental cleaning, condos, janitorial services, commercial, residential. Insured. (603)356-6098.

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.

“QUALITY” CLEANING Local family business. Office store, home, camp. Great references. John’s Cleaning. (207)393-7285.

SNOW REMOVAL Custom Saw Milling Custom Planing Custom Kiln Drying Call for details Home Grown Lumber (603)447-3800.

HANDYMAN, repairs, painting, hauling, snow removal, walkway sanding, security checks. Riverwood Property Maintenance (207)697-3072.

Plowing, snow blowing, shoveling (walks, roofs, decks) etc. Do-List Property Maintenance (603)452-8575.

THE HANDYMAN

Storage Space All your storage needs in the heart of the valley. Modern, clean, dry and secure. Mountain Valley Self Storage (603)356-3773. www.mvselfstorage.com. BROWNFIELD Self Storage. 10x10, 10x15, 10x20,10x30. Prepay 6 months- 7th month free! Call for prices. (207)625-8390. COMMERCIAL Storage Units, centrally located in North Conway, 200 sq.ft. and up. Ideal for small businesses. Call Roger (603)452-8888. EAST Wakefield- Rt153- Located close to both Belleau and Province Lakes. Self storage units available 5x10, 10x10, & 10x25. 24 hour easy access. Call (603)539-5577.

FREE UHAUL TRUCK With move in. Climate Control Storage available. 5x5s all the way up to 10x30s for all your storage needs. Visit East Conway Self Storage 819 East Conway Road. (603)356-8493. FREEDOM Storage. 5x5, 5x10, 10X10, 10X20, 20X25. We rent for less, Rte. 25. 603-651-7476.

GLEN WAREHOUSE

No job too small. Plus interior house painting. Reasonable rates. Conway and Freedom areas. Call George (603)986-5284.

Storage, household, autos, motorcycles, RVs, snowmobiles. Discounted Penske Truck rentals (603)383-6665 www.valleyauto.us

TOTAL FLOOR CARE

NORTH Conway Storage; 24 hour access; secure, dry. $35 special 4’x10’ units. Climate controlled units. Larger units available also. Discounted Budget Truck Rentals Call Rachael at (603)383-6665.

Professional Installation, sanding, refinishing and repair of wood floors. 447-1723.

WET BASEMENTS,

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison 367-8851. www.whitemountainhypnosiscenter.com.

cracked walls, buckling wall? Straighten with no digging, 603-356-4759 rwnpropertyservices.com.

Snowmobiles

U-STORE-IT

KEN'S PLOWING

2004 SKI-DOO Legend, GT800 Rotary SDI, like new, 2307 miles, asking $5000, 449-3488.

Seasonal Storage Available. Great rates. 5x10- $39/month; 10x15$89/month Call U-Store-It (603)447-5508.

Affordable rates. Ossipee & Madison area. (603)733-7751.

BOOKS puchased; AMC Guides, White Mountains, regional town state histories, others. Cash paid now (603)348-7766.

STORAGE trailers for rent, 27 to 45’. Good clean dry units. Call D. Rock. 1-800-433-7625.

WANTED used skis & snowboards for trade in on new gear. Call Boarder Patrol (603)356-5885.

Wanted To Buy CASH for antiques, gold, silver, coins, furniture, etc. Conway Village Pawn, 150 Main St. Conway, (603)447-2255.

EAST COAST ART & ANTIQUE BUYERS Art, collections, furnishings, books, etc. Professional, discrete. Marc (603)986-8235.

GOLD OVER $1,600/0Z.! WE BUY DIAMONDS, GOLD, SILVER, COINS,

Platinum, Jewelry, Watches & Antiques. Free estimates. North Country Fair Jewelers. Established 1969. 2448 Main St., North Conway (603)356-5819. LOOKING for trains, cars, boats, planes, teddy bears, thimbles, stamps. Hartmann Museum. Roger (603)356-9922 www.hartmannrr.com.

NEED CASH? We buy gold and silver, jewelry, flatware and coins! Conway Gold Buyers, Rt 16, 2 miles below Conway Village, (603)447-3422.

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Gibson Gleanings

Barbara Ray

Act on your resolutions, join strength, balance and stretch class Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, Happy New Year! We watch the ball drop in Times Square. The band plays "Auld Lang Sine." People raise glasses of eggnog, or champagne, and hug and kiss, and wish each other the best for the New Year. Sometimes the best that we wish for each other may include things that we can change ourselves. Of course it is important to remember that we can only change ourselves, we cannot change others, they must decide to do that themselves. When we decide to make changes, (and new beginnings, like birthdays, and New Year's are times we especially look back on and evaluate our lives) we resolve to do the best we can. We resolve to eat healthier, exer-

cise more, and stop unhealthy habits. We sometimes look beyond the physical things and examining our behaviors, our thoughts, and our attitudes. Then resolutions can be things like thinking before speaking, developing a positive attitude, or saying nice things only. When making resolutions, (New Years or otherwise) it is best to start with a goal. Break the goal down into small easily achievable steps, and then reward yourself every time a small step is achieved. It is important not to beat yourself up if you "fall off the wagon". Loading on guilt makes it harder to start again. While it is easier to start a new regime on a certain date, like New Year's Day, Every Day is a new day. (In 12-step programs they say "One Day

at a Time"). Some people find it helpful to have a friend to act as a buddy when starting, or ending a new habit. Others find keeping a journal keeps them on track. For some things, like changing an attitude, it is hard to keep track of changes because there is not physical evidence. At times like this one may be able to adopt a concrete habit to help the attitude — something like counting to 10 before speaking if you have a quick and deadly tongue, or starting an gratitude J journal (where you write down five things a day for which you are grateful) if you want to improve your attitude or be more positive. The most important things to remember when starting a new habit are: • Start small. • Don't beat yourself up for lapses. • Find a way to keep track of changes. • Find a support system. • Keep trying! Good Luck, and may you have a happy and healthy 2012. May this New Year be blessed with peace and harmony for you, your families and friends. Monday, Jan. 2: the Gibson Center will be closed. Tuesday, Jan. 3: Act on your resolutions, and join our Strength, balance, and stretch class at 10 a.m. The visiting nurses will be here from 11 a.m. to noon to check blood pressures, and ACE. Lunch will be served at noon at our Silver Lake meal site. Wednesday, Jan. 4: Wii games are available 1030-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the pool room. Game day begins at 12:30 p.m. in the activity room. Care for the caregiver begins at 12:30 p.m. in the social room. Thursday, Jan. 5: Chair exercise begins at 10:30 a.m. Medicare counseling is available from noon to 1 p.m. in the dining room. “Fiddler on the Roof, part 1” will play in the activity room at 12:30 p.m. There will be one to one computer labs offered today, please call 356-3231 to sign up for a free half-hour session. Friday, Jan. 6: join our Strength, Balance, and Stretch class at 10am in the activity room. On this the 12th day of Christmas, we will have a party in the dining room. We will sing THE song, and there will be door prizes. Afterward Becca will lead a singalong in the activity room. Upcoming Programs Blood Pressure Clinics are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the second Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon. VNS foot checks are also available on the second Tuesdays. One-on-one Computer Labs are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Call 356-3231 to reserve a spot. Fleece Craft Bees will be held on Fridays after lunch. Care for the Caregiver, a leader facilitated support group, will meet Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Receive healthy information to build self care into your life and support to sustain this self care plan. Upcoming trips need sign ups as soon as possible so that we can purchase tickets. Call 3563231 to reserve a spot. • Ice sculpture and buffet at the Wentworth Jan. 9, 2012. The cost is $21. • Portland Pirates, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Ticket, transportation and box lunch cost $35. • Snow Sculpture, Jan. 24, 2012: See the sculptures, and then stop of cocoa and a snack to warm up, for $5. Overnight trips: • Bermuda cruise, June 1-8, 2012. Prices range from $1244 - $1594. Menu: Monday: New Year's holiday, the Gibson Center is closed, Tuesday: macaroni and cheese; Wednesday: chicken chasseur; Thursday: barbecued ribs, Friday: pork Eisenhower.

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Conway Public Library becomes the first Family Place Library in state CONWAY — Thanks to generous funding from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation, the Conway Public Library is now the first Family Place Library in New Hampshire. Expanding the traditional role of children’s services beyond story times, Family Place Libraries build on the knowledge that early learning, good health, parental involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children’s growth and development. Through the Family Place program, the Conway Public Library will provide comprehensive, community-based early childhood education and family support for children 1 to 3 years of age. Written by Janis Minshull, Conway Public Library youth services librarian, and Tara Thomas, Conway Public Library director, the Ham Charitable Foundation awarded the Friends of the Conway

Public Library the $19,000 grant to implement the program earlier this year. Minshull and Thomas attended training to learn best practices for implementing the program at the Family Place Training Institute located at the Middle Country Public Library in Centereach, New York in late fall. According to Thomas, “Our goal in becoming a Family Place Library is to help and support parents and caregivers in their role as their child’s first teacher. We are thrilled that the Ham Charitable Foundation gave a green light to our grant request and we are ecstatic to be bringing people together to build our community’s future.” With more than 300 sites nationwide in 23 states, the principle behind the Family Place network of libraries is for the library and the community to partner in an order to connect parents with the resources and services they need during the first

years of their child’s development. As a Family Place Library, the Conway Public Library will be a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support for the Mt. Washington Valley. In order to achieve this, the Conway Public Library will partner with a number of community organizations including Children Unlimited and the White Mountain Community Health Center. Other organizations interested in being a part of the Family Place program should contact the Library via phone (447-5552) or email (Janis Minshull: jminshull@conwaypubliclibrary.org or Tara Thomas:tthomas@conwaypubliclibrary.org) The hallmark of the Family Place program is a five-week series of workshops that brings together toddlers and their parents in an informal early see LIBRARY page 48

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Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring passes on sale

INTERVALE — Season passes are on sale now at the Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center located next to Ragged Mountain Equipment at 279 NH Route 16-302 in Intervale. The pass allows access to the trails of this 65 kilometers of trails in the in-town network connecting Intervale, Kearsarge, and Whitaker Woods in North Conway. Resident season passes for town of Conway residents and taxpayers are available anytime for an administrative fee of $15. One or two of the following forms of identification may be requested for the resident pass: A driver’s license with local address (not a post office box); presence on the taxpayer list provided by the town of Conway; a copy of a utility bill indicating local residence or street address; and a copy of lease from landlord or property manager. If you have a resident pass from last season, bring it in for validation for the new season for just $5. All season passes will be issued during regular business hours. Non-resident season passes are available throughout the season at the followiing rates: adults ($85,) juniors or seniors ($65), and a family pass ($155). Seasonal memberships may not be used for the 23rdAnnual Chocolate Festival scheduled for Sunday, February 26, the annual fundraiser for the Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation.

Original mural depicts wintery landscapes at Remick

TAMWORTH — Inspired by traditional reverse painting, the beautiful artwork of local artist and Remick staff educator, Kathleen Johnson titled, “Through a Child’s Eyes,” makes its debut at the Remick Museum and Farm in Tamworth Village this holiday season. This eight paneled mural was inspired by the rolling hills and majestic views of Mount Chocorua from the viewpoint of a child. The artwork spans the 1800s to the present with panoramic scenes of Tamworth Village. Sleigh bells ring, dog sleds whip by and the world famous Chinook and Arthur Walden come to life in each panel. On the pond you’ll feel the chill of the wind as it cuts through the ice skaters, share in the joy that is Remick’s own Christmas miracle Gypsy Noel, the Spotted Draft horse born in the wee hours of Nov. 29. The art will be on display through February. LIBRARY from page 47

childhood setting filled with toys, art activities, and books while encouraging parents to play with their children and meet other parents and caregivers. Professionals from the health and human service organizations will move casually around the room and chat informally with participants and answer child rearing questions. The workshops, titled “Play to Learn, Learn to Play,” will be held at the Conway Public Library on Monday beginning March 5, 2012 and will run to April 2, 2012. They will be offered again in the

Johnson spent approximately two weeks designing and painting each panel with acrylic and glass paint. The challenge was recreating the landscape onto the glass, giving visitors a mirror-like interpretation of the farm. Johnson is a local artist in residence as well as an educator at the Remick Museum and Farm. She studied art at MSU and is currently an art teacher at a local elementary school besides teaching private art classes. The Remick Museum and Farm is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the calendar online for holiday closing dates. For information call the Museum Visitor Center at 323-7591 or toll free 1 (800) 686-6117. The Remick Museum and Farm is located at 58 Cleveland Hill Road in Tamworth, NH. Easily accessible from Routes 16 and 25. Visit online at www.remickmuseum.org.

fall of 2012. All parents and caregivers interested in participating in the program should contact the library via phone (447-5552) or email (Janis Minshull: jminshull@conwaypubliclibrary.org or Tara Thomas:tthomas@conwaypubliclibrary.org) As a part of the Family Place program, the Conway Public Library also will reconfigure its children’s room to offer a welcoming designed space for families of young children and expand its collection of books, toys, music and multimedia materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers. All expenses to implement the program will be funded through the grant.

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Effingham Town Column

Henry Spencer 539-4964

Fire and rescue department needs hand tools, electrical tools

It is all over for the year except the last holler for a Happy New Year and let’s all hope that shout in the dark comes true. While it is true that the national problems confronting us all in 2012 are not likely to be ameliorated by what we do in Effingham it is true that what we all do for each other might help as the proverbial flows downhill our way. One case in pointing out how what happens out there effects how we live here is the shortage of dollars available for fuel assistance. It can be considered fortunate that we have not had too many severely cold days but it would be safe to assume that even set at 55 there hasn’t been a day when the furnace hasn’t kicked in. Another indication on how Effingham is being affected is seen in the either under or unpaid amount of delinquent property taxes. There are a lot of folks looking for work or working but looking for a job that pays enough to get by on. Effingham is not the sort of place people who want to make a great big pile of money either move to or stay in; it is the sort of place where people want to live simply, a place where one of the keener pleasures is seeing a bear out ravaging the bird feeder, where there are believable rumors

of mountain lions and where more often than not land cleared of trees is allowed to grow more trees rather than houses. Effingham is our town, it is fairly well run, it has a certain and slowly growing number of people willing to help out with, promote and preserve both the style and quality of life available to all of us, but the national economy is having its effect, national trends seem to be indicating the hope that people will take care of themselves without dipping deeply at all into the common wealth of the whole society; a plan requiring that everyone of us voluntarily offers assistance to those in need rather than expecting that our tax dollars will do so, So keep an eye out and know that caring, generosity and the willingness to aide others starts in our houses, homes and hearts and then flows outwards toward all. Fire and Rescue: Here’s the funny part, our department can get the funding for hundred thousand dollar vehicles but a screwdriver, not so much luck. Over the years prior to his tenure as chief of the department Mr. Randy Burbank has applied for and received around $300,000 worth of grant money for our town: but, none of those grants covered 1/2inch electrical drill bits, nor have they helped purchase a dog-bone shaped creeper for scooting under

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the department’s equipment. Here’s your hundred grand but you can’t spend any of it to buy a rollaway tool box nor a set of pliers (channel lock, vice grips or adjustable) and a set of sockets is out of the question. Here’s the request: The Effingham Fire and Rescue Department needs hand tools, it needs electrical tools. Heck it probably could use a roll of duct tape too, and it is hoping that residents will look through various junk drawers, under piles of stuff stacked on the work bench in the garage or tucked away in corners of basements for unused or underused functioning hand tools. Just the sort of stuff you would figure you needed to do light maintenance and upkeep of a multi-hundred-thousand-dollar fire truck if you had one in your garage: which you do, it’s in the garage on Province Lake road and it wants your old philip’s head screw driver, it pines of that creeper you haven’t used in seven years, and as far as that roll away tool box goes, chuck the mouse nests out and drop it off at the station. Humor aside the department is in serious need of a good set of department-owned hand tools and can get them in by either raising tax money or asking residents to see what they can donate. A simple enough first step in taking care of ourselves.

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Believe in Books delivers $3,000 worth of Second annual gifts to children in Head Start programs cupcake battle to

INTERVALE — The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation (BIBLF) delivered over $3,000 worth of holiday gifts to the children who participate in the North Country Head Start programs. “This is the third year in a row that we’ve been able to visit with these children during the holiday season,” stated Gina Colaluca, BIBLF Outreach Director. During the past two weeks, BIBLF was able to visit Head Start Programs in Carroll, Coos and Grafton Counties of NH and Oxford County in Maine distributing fleece scarves and brand-new books to over 250 children. “Gina and I feel so privileged and lucky to travel

Tamworth Planning Board 84 Main Street Tamworth, NH 03886 PUBLIC NOTICE

The Tamworth Planning Board will be meeting on January 11, 2012, at the Tamworth Town Office to consider a Wetlands Application/Special Use Permit and Waiver for the property listed below. Review will begin at 7 pm. Farm Trust c/o Scott Tatarczuk Location of Proposal: 990 Mountain Road Map 422 Lots 17 & 18 Immediately following this review, a public hearing will be held to discuss revisions to the Floodplain Ordinance, as recommended by the Office of Energy and Planning.

SKRUNGLOO FARM, INC. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2012 Skrungloo Farm, Inc. is a private foundation established in 1986, in order to provide direct aid, assistance, and/or services, to the residents of, in order of priority, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Moultonboro, Carroll County, Belknap County, and then the entire State of New Hampshire. This includes providing scholarships for individual residents to educate and better themselves in order to build a stronger community. Skrungloo Farm, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2012 Scholarship Program from students who are legal residents of the United States and who reside in the State of New Hampshire. Students who are enrolling at an accredited postsecondary institution are eligible. Students may be enrolling in a vocational school, technical school, a 2 or 4 year college or university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic merit, and other nonacademic factors such as community service, school activities and work experience. TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP PERIOD, COMPLETED APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS MUST BE POST-MARKED NO LATER THAN March 1, 2012 AND SUBMITTED TO: SKRUNGLOO FARM, INC. Student Aid Program c/o Bianco Professional Association Attorneys at Law 18 Centre Street Concord, NH 03301 FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, CONTACT BIANCO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AT 225-7170 or 1-800-262-8112 or email request to: skrungloofarm@biancopa.com

throughout the North Country during this hectic season to reach this special group of kids,” quoted A.O. Lucy, executive director. The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, known best for their Polar Express fundraising event, is a North Country charitable nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization guided by its Board of Directors, and supported by hundreds of dedicated volunteers and contributors from the communities they serve. As a result of 16 years of fundraising efforts, the Literacy Foundation has given over a million dollars through literacy programs, scholarship, grants and book distributions in Northern New Hampshire and Western Maine. Much needed sponsorships and donations allow the BIBLF to continue to fund literacy programs throughout the area and expose, encourage and excite children and their families with the joys of reading. For more information on the Literacy Foundation’s programs, theater events, membership, fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities please contact the BIBLF offices at 603-356-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD, TOWN OF JACKSON The Jackson Planning Board will hold two public hearings on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 7:00 PM, at the Town Offices Building on Main Street. The first will be for a petition submitted by the citizens of Jackson asking that the Selectmen’s process for the enforcement of the State Building Code be repealed until such time that provisions for enforcement are adopted by the legislative body of Jackson. The second public hearing will be regarding proposed amendments to Section 16, Administration and Enforcement, of the Jackson Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of these amendments is to authorize the town of Jackson to enforce the State Building Code for commercial and two or more family residential construction. A copy of the amendments has been posted at the Jackson Town Office and can be viewed during normal business hours.

Tamworth Planning Board 84 Main Street Tamworth, NH 03886 NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS

The Tamworth Planning Board will be holding their regular monthly meetings on the following dates. All meetings will begin at 7 pm, and will be held at the Tamworth Town Office. January 25, 2012 February 22, 2012 March 28, 2012 April 25, 2012 May 23, 2012 June 27, 2012 July 25, 2012 August 22, 2012 September 26, 2012 October 24, 2012 November 28, 2012 December 19, 2012 In order to be considered at a monthly meeting, applications must be received by the close of the business day 19 days prior to the scheduled meeting.

be held Feb. 18

Bakers needed to participate

CONWAY — Valley Promotions will host their 2nd Annual Cupcake Battle Saturday, Feb. 18 at YourTheatre in North Conway. Only 20 bakers from throughout the area will be accepted as participants in this event which will offer a $150 top prize. The rules are as follows: • All bakers must sign a contract assuring their attendance and understanding of the format. • Bakers may be individuals or teams but participation is limited to the first 20 bakers to register. • Each baker must supply 15 dozen miniature cupcakes of the same flavor. Tables will be covered, but each baker is responsible for the creation of their own display, for paper plates to serve on, and for promotional items. The winner will be determined by a vote of those in attendance. Each $10 ticket will also be a ballot. Guests will sample a cupcake from each participant then drop their ticket in a ballot box for the cupcake baker they believe to be best. In the event of a tie, the prize money will be split. There is no entry fee to participate. However, to ensure success for all, each baker will be asked to sell five advance tickets to the event. Cupcakes will be baked and decorated in advance of the competition. Set up will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Doors will open to guests from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Votes will be collected and counted from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the winner will be announced at 4:30 pm. This is a fund-raising event for Mount Washington Valley Promotions and all money raised will be used to continue it’s mission of promoting the non-profit organizations of the Mount Washington Valley. Any questions should be directed to Lisa DuFault at (603) 374-6241 or emailed to valleypromotions@gmail.com.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CONWAY

1. No person shall park a vehicle on any street from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m. during the winter snow removal period, beginning November 15 and ending April 15 of each year. 2. The Board of Selectmen may reduce the No Parking hours during the snow removal period from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in certain areas containing establishments with liquor licenses. Official signs shall be erected in areas so designated. 3. The Town will not be liable for any damage to any vehicle that may be in violation of this ordinance. DEPOSIT OF SNOW ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS No person or persons shall deposit or cause to be deposited snow or ice upon the streets or public highways with the Town of Conway. Any person violating the aforesaid ordinances shall be fined a sum not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00). The Town of Conway will not be responsible for any damage or destruction of appurtenances to property placed in the right-of-way of any town highway during winter plowing and snow removal operations. These appurtenances include, but are not limited to, mailboxes, fences, hedges, trees, shrubs, landscape timbers, grass or turf. CONWAY BOARD OF SELECTMEN

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HOME OF THE WEEK

REAL ESTATE CORNER

Hurdling the typical home-buying bumps BY JASON ROBIE Last week we talked a bit about getting your credit score in line and ensuring that all of your finances are in order. This is a good idea whether you are buying a home or considering any type of large financial investment. In fact, it’s just a good idea, period! That said, there are a few other obstacles that tend to trip up buyers when they begin this process. My friends, who I have mentioned a few times, have run into problems with their hopeful new home being located on a “private road” and are going through the process of getting an indemnifying letter signed by all parties who own homes on that road. In and of itself, this is not a huge ordeal. But at the end of what has been a rather lengthy and frustrating home-buying process, this is exactly not what they needed! So what other “bumps in the road” might pop up? These are items that should interest anyone involved in or thinking about delving into some sort of real estate transaction. If you are a buyer, the correlation is quite obvious. If you're listing your home for sale, it is a good idea to be aware of what your buyers are going to need and perhaps even discuss these with your agent. While the three most important words in real estate are “location, location, location” I would submit that we could tweak that a bit to read “location, preparation and knowledge." Regardless of the price, location, size or condition of the home being purchased, there are almost always going to be “issues” with the sale. I don’t say this to be overly negative or pessimistic, but merely realistic. If you had the purchase of a home go smooth as silk, there is a good chance you had a hard-working agent behind the scenes keeping the process moving along. Not all bumps are insurmountable or even noteworthy. Often it is a necessary signature or the installment of a railing on some stairs. Clearly not deal-breakers but small adjustments needed to satisfy a lender or home inspector. Let’s look at a few of these bumps on the financial side of things. Finding a Down Payment Unless they’ve won the lottery or are one of those fortunate folks to be independently wealthy, your buyers are going to need to borrow money. Nearly all mortgages these days require a down payment though the percentage will vary greatly. VA loans allow the buyer to put zero down and there are even still a few government programs available that will allow this for qualified buyers. (I was amazed to find these as well!) The two most popular loan types currently are FHA and “conventional." These two loans will require the buyer to come up with between 3 and 10 percent of the purchase price. While 3 percent is not a massive amount of money, if you are not prepared and have not been saving your pennies, this can come as quite a shock. Most lenders also have pretty strict rules about where this money can come from. “Gifts” and other forms of help from family are closely watched and sometimes forbidden. Maybe it’s just that banks are not in the holiday spirit. Meeting Lender Ratios The majority of banks will require a “front-end ratio” of 33 percent. In plain English, this means your monthly home payment, including taxes, see ROBIE page 52

Cape home ‘a perfect starter’ This week’s Home of the Week, on Main Street in Brownfield, was completely updated two years ago.

BROWNFIELD — Located on Main Street just across from the Brownfield library and the memorial park, this traditional country home is described by the listing agent as "a perfect starter cape." The home was completely updated two years ago. There are three generous bedrooms, an open-concept living room/kitchen layout, a cathedral ceiling family room, plus an office and two full-sized bathrooms. Also, the living room is graced with a brick hearth fireplace. The cape has a full dormered second floor with two dormered windows to let in plenty of sunlight. Best of all, this home was completely renovated in 2009 for a new home freshness. The basement has a walkout to the rear yard, and the half-acre lot is level with the rear area totally protected for privacy. A half mile in either direction are the town of Brownfield playing fields, tennis courts, playground and post office at one end and the sandy town beach at Burnt Meadow Pond at the other end. There are numerous trails in the immediate area, and Fryeburg Village is only seven miles away where the sending high school of Fryeburg Academy is located. Shopping in North Conway is only 20 minutes away. Price is $109,900 For an immediate showing, call Bill Reilly of RE/MAX Country Living in Fryeburg at (207) 890-6587, e-mail reilly@fairpoint.net or view his website at www.billreilly.com.

The home has three bedrooms and 1,344 square feet of space.

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GET CLOSE TO THE SLOPES!

Just across the Street from Cranmore, this cozy, tastefully furnished 3 level townhouse looks at the mountain from its Brookside location. 2 Bedrooms + loft, gas log fireplace, stainless appliances, brick patio. Pool for summer. Memories begin here! $199,000 MLS#4099434

Three Minutes to Cranmore! More fun for your money ski chalet is close to the mountain and North Conway Village. Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 3 full tile baths and great room with toasty woodstove. Excellent rental history shows tenants pay most of the mortgage. $177,000 MLS#4109155

Cranmore Birches Sunfilled Townhouse with mountain view and 2 fireplaces is a happy gathering place for après ski. Its 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen sparkle. Cathedral great room, big deck nice yard. Three minutes to skiing! $179,000 MLS#4094464

MT. CRANMORE is more exciting than ever with $7 million improvements, and this sunfilled townhouse at Cranmore Brookside: 2 bedrooms, large loft, fireplace, porch, deck is ready for fun. Walk to the lift in winter…nice pool for summer! $219,000 MLS#4067671

Attitash Skiers! Ski-in – Ski-out freestanding home is 150 feet from the trail! Lots of sunshine & warm pine, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room, 2 gas log fireplaces, deck, mountain views. Indoor & outdoor pools. 4-Season fun! $299,900 4079364

Stunning Mountain Views highlight this fabulous, sunny 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath townhouse right on the mountain at TopNotch at Attitash. Great Room with woodstove, private master suite with sitting area, pool and tennis for summer…three minutes to the trail. $264,900 MLS#4088197

Reasonable prices and low interest rates make this the best time to buy in decades Pinkham Real Estate Main Street, North Conway, NH 1-800-322-6921 • 603-356-5425 See all the properties for sale in Mt. Washington Valley at www.pinkhamrealestate.com

insurance and the mortgage amount (PITI) cannot exceed 1/3 of your monthly gross income. As an example, if the earnings of the people signing for the loan (i.e. you and your spouse) are $6,000 per month, the maximum PITI payment most banks will allow is going to be $1,980. Using these round numbers, that should get you a house in the $300,000 range. There is also what is referred to as the “back-end ratio." This will incorporate the PITI payment as well as all of your monthly debt payments. That percentage is required to fall between 41 and 50 percent of your gross monthly income. If you include mortgage insurance (PMI), your back-end ratio cannot exceed the 41 percent level. By putting down at least 20 percent on your loan, you eliminate PMI and likely qualify for a higher back-end ratio and a higher loan amount. Obtaining an Appraisal at True Market Value To be clear, the appraisal process and the associated frustrations felt by lenders, sellers, buyers and agents alike has nothing to do with the actual professionals doing the appraisal itself. In 2009 (and for FHA in 2010) a well intentioned but flawed process was put in place that requires all appraisals to be assigned at random from a pool of appraisers. In the past, lenders would choose appraisers they had worked with before, were experienced, local and knew the area and the local market. This typically would result in a fair appraisal and one that reflected the true value of the home. When I was first getting my construction loan, the randomly assigned appraiser who showed up lived nearly two hours from my town and knew nothing of the vast differences between towns in my market. Think of it as the appraiser assigning the same value to duplicate homes on main street Jackson versus main street Ossipee. While the houses themselves may retain similar value based on the construction quality and amenities, the market value of those two properties will vary greatly. This hurdle is not really something you can control. I was lucky enough to be at my home for the appraisal when I converted my construction loan into

a conventional one. I took the opportunity to walk the person through the house while explaining the market and the area. This was helpful, but she was also a far more local resident and was familiar with the area. The result was a more accurate appraisal and a more appropriate loan amount. The result of an inaccurate appraisal could be a buyer unable to get a loan for the asking price or being forced to come up with the difference in cash. Loan Conditions The process of underwriting can be a bit nerve-racking. It is a more detailed credit analysis that takes place before the lending institution actually grants the loan. Some of the additional items they review are employment history, salary and financial statements and the borrower’s credit history. They also review the evaluation that your bank provided to them which includes your credit needs and ability to repay the loan. This process gets particularly sticky when buyers have had a varied past of loans, credit issues and banking “hiccups” with an ex-spouse. If the buyer’s name was on any of those notes when issues came up, they could be disqualified from buying a home until the issues are remedied. Disclosure is the best policy here. Make sure your lending institution is well aware of anything the underwriters might find during their research. At the end of the day, the bank is going to mitigate as much risk as possible and starting off your relationship with them by withholding information (that they will likely find anyway) is not a good idea. In most walks of life, the motto of the Scouts organizations (boys and girls) of “Be Prepared” is great advice. I don’t share these items to scare anyone away from buying a home or to purport that nobody will ever qualify for a mortgage. The opposite is actually the case. The better you are prepared, as a buyer or a seller, to handle any issues that arise during the process of the home sale, the more likely the sale will go through. Rather than be blindsided by a hiccup right before closing or an unexpected financing challenge, get yourself educated. Plan for the worst, but anticipate and expect the best! Jason Robie is a staff writer for Badger Realty in North Conway. Phone number is (603) 356-5757.

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Cormack recognizes long-time employees

Fri, Sat & Sun., Dec. 30, 31 & Jan. 1 • 10am-4pm

$214,900

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Cormack Construction Management of Madison recognized three of its long-time employees for a job well done this year. Jim Rothermel, who joined the company in 1989 was awarded the Employee of the Year for 2011 while Don Belcastro, employee veteran of 32 years, took home The Green Award. Both awards are the result of a democratic voting process in which all Cormack staff participates. Nearly 15 years ago, Mike Campbell joined Cormack Construction. He was awarded the Presidents Award from Gordon Cormack, who points out that Campbell’s excellent work, flexible attitude and likable nature made him the well deserving recipient for 2011. From left to right are, Jim Rothermel, Employee of the Year; Gordon Cormack, company president; Mike Campbell, winner of the President’s Award; Don Belcastro, winner of The Green Award. To learn more about the Cormack team go to www.cormackconstructionmanagement.com or find them on facebook.

Builder confidence rises for third consecutive month WASHINGTON — Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes edged up two points from a downwardly revised number to 21 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for December. This marks a third consecutive month in which builder confidence has improved, and brings the index to its highest point since May of 2010. “While builder confidence remains low, the consistent gains registered over the past several months are an indication that pockets of recovery are slowly starting to emerge in scattered housing markets,” said Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Reno, Nev. “However, the difficulties that both builders and

buyers continue to experience in accessing credit for new homes are holding back potential sales even in areas where economic conditions are improving.” “This is the first time that builder confidence has improved for three consecutive months since mid2009, which signifies a legitimate though slowly emerging upward trend,” said National Association of Home Builders' chief economist David Crowe. “While large inventories of foreclosed properties continue to plague the most distressed markets and consumer worries about job security and the challenges of selling an existing home remain significant factors, builders are reporting more inquiries and more interest among see CONFIDENCE page 54

BARTLETT, NH

Spectacular, panoramic view of the Mount Washington range.

Tastefully furnished, turn-key condo ready for yourself or renters. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a very large living room/dinning area. Heat with gas, electricity, or a wood stove. Conveniently located near StoryLand and several ski slopes with many hiking and X-C trails, or head downtown for some boutique or outlet shopping, entertainment and fine foods. Enjoy peace and tranquility on your patio after a day of activities.

$157,500. For sale by owner, call: 617-361-8555.

Ranch style home with 2-car garage on .75 acres on Birch Hill. Private/Separate Water System. Main floor is open with split bedrooms (master bedroom suite w/bathroom on one side of house and two bedrooms and a bathroom on opposite side). Large stone gas fireplace in living room and flat screen TV. Mudroom entrance, Finished DRY basement with second living room, office and bedroom. House is being sold furnished (Thompsonville furnishings). Vinyl siding and easy, easy maintenance. House is located on a quiet, one way street surrounded by National Forest filled with biking/ walking trails, and within 5 minutes to North Conway.

Currently listed for a quick sale at $229,000 firm.

Kprittie@roadrunner.com or leave message at 603.630.1399

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potential buyers than they have seen in previous months.” Derived from a monthly survey that National Association of Home Builders has been conducting for more than 20 years, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. Each of the Housing Market Index’s three component indexes registered a third consecutive month of improvement in December. The component gauging current sales conditions rose two points in the latest month to 22, while the component gauging sales expectations in the next six months edged up one point to 26. The component gauging traffic of prospective buyers gained three points to 18, which is its highest level since May of 2008. Builder confidence primarily gained strength in the South in December, where a four-point gain to 25 brought that region’s Housing Market Index score to its highest level since March of 2008. A one-point gain to 16 was registered in the West, while the Midwest held unchanged at 24 and the Northeast slipped one point to 15.

Pending home sales rise again in November WASHINGTON — Pending home sales continued to gain in November and reached the highest level in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 7.3 percent to 100.1 in November from an upwardly revised 93.3 in October and is 5.9 percent above November 2010 when it stood at 94.5. The October upward revision resulted in a 10.4 percent monthly gain. The last time the index was higher was in April 2010 when it reached 111.5 as buyers rushed to beat the deadline for the home buyer tax credit. The data reflects contracts but not closings. Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors' chief economist, said the gains may result partially from delayed transactions. “Housing affordability conditions are at a record high and there is a pent-up demand from buyers who’ve been on the sidelines, but contract failures have been running unusually high. Some of the increase in pending home sales appears to be from buyers recommitting after an initial contract ran into problems, often with the mortgage,” he said. “November is doing reasonably well in comparison with the past year. The sustained rise in contract activity suggests that closed existing-home sales,

“November is doing reasonably well in comparison with the past year. The sustained rise in contract activity suggests that closed existing-home sales, which are the important final economic impact figures, should continue to improve in the months ahead.” which are the important final economic impact figures, should continue to improve in the months ahead,” Yun added. Pending home sales are not affected by the recently published rebenchmarking of existing-home sales because the index uses a different methodology based directly on contract signings, and is adjusted for seasonality. The Pending Homes Sales Index in the Northeast rose 8.1 percent to 77.1 in November but is 0.3 percent below November 2010. In the Midwest the index increased 3.3 percent to 91.6 in November and is 9.5 percent above a year ago. Pending home sales in the South rose 4.3 percent in November to an index of 103.8 and remain 8.7 percent above November 2010. In the West the index surged 14.9 percent to 121.2 in November and is 2.9 percent higher than a year ago. The National Association of Realtors is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

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Conway, NH - $629,900

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If you are seeking breath taking views and luxury living this home in Hale Estates is the one for you. Price does not reflect the value of this magnificent home. Views of the Mount Washington Valley from every window. Lush green lawns, perennial gardens and mature shrubs surround this executive style home.

This stately home awaits you, in one of the most sought after communities in the Mount Washington Valley; Hale Estates. The vie-vvs from High Point Road are among the best in the valley as well. Attention to detail, brick walkway leads to the front porch. Open concept entry foyer leads to vaulted ceiling great room, country kitchen and master bed room.

43 High Point Rd. Hale Estates

10 High Point Rd. Hale Estates

MLS# 4056732

(603) 447-5023

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MLS# 4056406

LOOK AT THE VIEW OF THE MOAT MOUNTAIN from the front yard and enjoy the private back yard on 9 Acres of land with an end of a road location. This one floor home has a bright kitchen that really stands out with lots of natural light shining on the oak cabinets. The large dining room with a fireplace and the wood stove in the living room plus a screened porch and a two car garage make this a very comfortable home. MLS# 4112798....................................................................................................................$248,000

North Conway, NH - $219,900.

Conway, NH - $198,000

Dummer, NH - $384,000

Colebrook, NH - $199,900

This lovely Cape on well over an acre of land surrounded by woods and lawns is waiting for you to come home for the holidays. This is a great location, just off West Side Road with no association fees and is not tied into the Birch Hill water system. Minutes from Dianaʼs bath, and North Conway shopping district. We have a list of updates culminating in a new kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The first floor is very open with sun pouring in from large windows and sky lights. First floor 1/2 bath, laundry and bedroom all ad to the comfortable floor plan. Make it the best Christmas ever, be a home owner in the M.W.V. Seller will pay $2,000 towards closing cost.

MLS# 4096245

MLS# 4090456

MLS# 4061438

29 Birch Hill Road

MLS#4110851

45 Old Mill Road

Charming, wann, comfortable and close to Conway Lake beach. This home sits back off the road on over an acre of land, surrounded by woods for privacy. The house opens up to a beautifully wooded great room with a wood stove and slider to deck for easy grilling and out door meals. Master bedroom and laundry on the first floor for easy living, with a loft bedroom on the second floor. The basement has been studded and is ready to be finished. Great price for a lovely home.

Conway, NH - $79,900 Nickelback

1.20 acre lot with great views of the Presidential Range from this community. This small very well cared for subdivision off Stark road in Conway has underground utilities, cable and phone. If you are planning retirement in the Mount Washington Valley this lot could be your start. The owner is a builder and would be happy to talk to you about building your dream home. MLS# 4085345

36 Sewell Lary Hill Road

Have you ever seen the Presidential Range from North of Berlin?? This log home with a huge indoor pool has a spectaQJlar view of Mt Washington from above Pinkham Notch This home could become a high end rental or be just the place you want to spend the next 100 years. Minutes to the Berlin Air port, as well as snowmobile and aoss country ski trails. Rshing, swimming, hiking and white water rafting. Less than 30 minutes to Sunday River and Wildcat Ski areas.

109 Reed Road

If you have been dreaming about a Great Escape to the North Country this is a must see. This lovely ranch style home with a huge screened porch and a finished walk out basement sits on 8 acres of pristine green fields and is surrounded by another 8 acres of woodlands. The fields can be hayed or used for grazing animals.

RANCH STYLE HOME with an attached two car garage on a nicely landscaped lot with a circular drive. The large living room has a fireplace and wood floors. Close to all of the valley activities. MLS# 4076629......................................................................................$157,500

New to the market, business commercial property for sale or lease. About 1/10of a mile from the NH Liquor store on Rt 16 in Conway. Call fr more information.

LOOK AT MT CHOCORUA from the kitchen, dining room and living room as well as the large deck. Open concept with plenty of natural sunlight, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hard wood floors, center island kitchen, propane furnace with the option of using the pellet stove. Two car garage. MLS# 4116406..........................................................................$245,000 CONDO - Relax and let somebody else shovel the snow while you are in North Conway shopping at the outlets or skiing. Two bedroom Condo, one bath with a very efficient heating system. MLS# 4081278.........................................................................................$67,900 33 PLUS ACRES of commercial land with 1425’ fronting Rte. 16. This land borders the White Mountain National Forest to the North and the Audubon Society on the East. Six plus acres of open fields will make your commercial project visible. MLS# 4092501.....................................................................................................................$134,500

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Thank You

For Making 2011 A Great Year… … and we look forward to working with you in 2012. Coldwell Banker Wright Realty 481 White Mountain Highway Conway NH 03818 800-447-2120 • 603-447-2117 www.WrightRealty.com

WRIGHT REALTY

Stefan Karnopp

Alex Drummond

Bernadette Friberg

New Hampshire Magazine and their partner Five Star Professional set out to determine which real estate agents in New Hampshire provide exceptional service and overall customer satisfaction. Five local Realtors in the White Mountain Board of Realtors were chosen in this year's survey: Bernadette Friberg of Badger Realty; Alex Drummond of RE/MAX Presidential; and Shawn King, Stefan Karnopp and Paul Mayer all of Black Bear Realty. “It is always a good feeling when you hear that peers, customers and clients have taken the time to recognize your efforts,” said Ber-

Paul Mayer

Shawn King

nadette Friberg, who has been selling real estate in Maine and New Hampshire for over 25 years. The Five Star Award is based on surveys of buyers of homes valued over $150,000 between 2008 and 2011; 1,000 business owners and

executives who subscribe to New Hampshire Magazine; and 250 New Hampshire Title and Mortgage Companies. Awardees are rated on exceptional customer service and overall satisfaction.

Local agents win 5 Star Real Estate Award

see 5 STAR page 59

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HOME SALES & RENTALS

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A home for the holidays BY JIM MARKS This past summer, Charlie Erff, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Wright Realty, received a call from Shane and Raecine Delaney, asking about a Fannie Mae home they'd seen on the market. Charlie informed them that the home had gone under contract, and asked if there was anything else he could do for them. They were really trying to find out if they could even buy a house. They didn't have cash for the standard 10 to 20 percent down payment. This is a typical situation for young couples. Charlie immediately hooked them up with Tammy Cote at Laconia Savings Bank. They had excellent credit, including an outstanding rental history, a good job, and good income. Their only problem was the down payment. The only thing that would work for them at that point was a Rural Development loan through USDA. The Delaneys were diligent. They read all of the information given to them. And they further educated themselves by going to web sites. Much of the information they found stimulated excellent and thoughtful questions, which proved invaluable in getting them through the process. The Delaneys were looking for an inexpensive "fixer upper" — one that fit their budget, but still had potential. Shane works in construction and has skills in the trade. They wanted an opportunity to build some sweat equity. And they had done their homework and were soon qualified for

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the Rural Development loan. They looked at about a half dozen homes, and the one they bought was their hands-down favorite right from the start. It was a small house, but big enough for their needs. And, the projects they wanted to do were manageable because of the small size. The house has a lot of charm, and they like older homes. But, it was a foreclosure, and needed some work. Rural Development has very strict standards that properties have to meet, and that made the negotiation difficult. Ultimately, Freddie Mac, who owned the property, consented to have necessary repairs made to the extent of several thousand dollars to get the house up to Rural Development standards. The monthly cost of living in their newly purchased home is about $200 less per month than their former rent. Now they have their own place, where they can do what they want to improve the home. Anything they do to the home increases value for themselves instead of the landlord. And every payment they make increases their equity in their new home. With rent, there are only increases in monthly payments over the years, with no benefit for the tenants. The Delaneys finally closed on their home in late November. They've been making improvements before they move in. "We're excited," says Shane. "Still can't believe we were able to buy a home. Not the easiest process, but well worth the effort. We feel more stable because we can make the house our own." Advice from the Delaneys: "A little hard work and you may be pleasantly surprised." "If you find yourself in a similar situation," says Charlie Erff, "an experienced Realtor should be able to help you find a home, too." Jim Marks is with Coldwell Banker Wright Realty in Conway. Charlie Erff is a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Wright Realty, 481 White Mountain Highway, Conway, NH 03818. He can be reached by phone at (603) 447-2117 Ext. 305 or e-mail charlie@nhhomz. com. Website is www.wrightrealty.com.

Nubi Duncan and Randy Guida congratulate Wendy Arthur and Jay Hotchkiss on their recent transaction.

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5 STAR from page 56

Finalists represent less than 6 percent of real estate agents in the state. Each finalist is screened through the state’s Real Estate Commission to verify that all licenses are current and no disciplinary actions are pending. The list is then reviewed by industry experts — a panel of local realty company executives, professional and trade association officers and others directly involved in housing-related businesses, to ensure no influence was used to promote an individual agent or firm. To be chosen, an agent must have the highest service and satisfaction scores in a location and must also have obtained a statistically valid sampling in the local market. “Black Bear Realty is a relatively new firm. To have been awarded three spots in this survey is a testament to the way we do business, always putting the customer first.” said Paul Mayer, broker owner of Black Bear Realty. While the national real estate market has been struggling over the past four years, Carroll County has fared better. "Our valley has a mix of sales spread fairly evenly between locals, vacation owners and retirees. While one market might be soft, another will be moving ahead. It is important to be able to professionally service the different clienteles.” said Alex Drummond from RE/ MAX Presidential. Respondents were asked to evaluate real estate agents they knew through

Respondents were asked to evaluate real estate agents they knew through personal experience and to evaluate them based on nine criteria. Both negative and positive evaluations were included in the scoring. personal experience and to evaluate them based on nine criteria. Both negative and positive evaluations were included in the scoring. “It is essential to stay focused on clients' needs and communicate effectively with all parties to ensure the smoothest transaction possible. We are here to help people when life moves them.” said Shawn King of Black Bear Realty. Clients demand more and more services today. Buyer agents are expected to act as consultants through the entire purchasing process, giving professional guidance to their clients on topics from insurance, financing, inspections, renovations, to where to get the best pizza in the valley. “Our clients depend on us for everything. I love working with all different kinds of clients, from first-time home buyers to retirees.” said Stefan Karnopp of Black Bear Realty, “You have to constantly ask a lot of questions, keep everyone focused and keep up to date on a quickly changing market.”

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Bailey set for the Sox New Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey spoke to the media after the announcement of his trade from the A’s on Wednesday. Bailey has had some injury issues, but he said he’s in good shape as he prepares to step into Jonathan Papelbon‘s closer role. “Obviously, stay healthy is number one. That’s the key to success,” he said. “Then, don’t shy away from who you are. I’m not going to blow by you at 98-99. I’m not that kind of guy. I sit in the low 90s, rely on control and getting ahead of guys. The motto I live by is, ‘Strike one is the best pitch in baseball.’ As long as you stick with that, you’ll be fine.” A New Jersey native who now makes his home in Connecticut, Bailey said he’s looking forward to returning to the region. “I’m very excited,” he said. “This is where my family and I live in the offseason. I was born and raised in New Jersey and spend the offseasons in Connecticut. You can’t get much farther than Oakland to the East Coast. I’m definitely excited to play baseball on the East Coast and for the Red Sox.” On pitching in Boston: “Obviously, pitching — and closing, for that matter — is bigger in Boston. Obviously, the market’s a lot bigger, but I think I’ll be fine with that. The last three years have been great, being able to close against the teams I’m going to be closing against in the same league. It’s not like I’m going to different territory or a new league that I need to know all the hitters. It’s the same guys I’ve been facing for the last three years, just with a different uniform on. The only things I can work on are one, obviously, staying healthy, and two, sticking to my guns and being who I am. Just because I’m wearing a different uniform doesn’t mean I’m going to change on or off the field. That’s kind of what my thoughts are now.”