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The average boat passenger is estimated to weigh a little less: 185 pounds.

The Coast Guard recently raised its estimate of average passenger weight after the National Transportation Safety Board warned that outdated estimates that passengers weighed only 140 pounds, on average, were factors in two deadly accidents in which overweight boats capsized.

The award for sveltest traveler, at least in the world of federal regulations, goes to the average bus passenger.

Bus riders are currently estimated to weigh a mere 150 pounds when federal regulators test new buses. But that is about to change, if the Federal Transit Administration gets its way: the agency issued a proposal this month to increase the assumed average weight of bus passengers to 175 pounds so that its tests will “better reflect the actual loads that buses are already carrying in service today.”

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send warplanes to join them.

Meeting late Thursday night, NATO agreed that it would not only take over command and control of the no-fly zone, but also of the effort to protect civilians through aggressive coalition airstrikes on Colonel Qaddafi’s troops on the ground, the officials said. Details of the second part of the operation will be worked out in a formal military planning document over

the next couple of days, the officials said, but all NATO countries took the political decision that the alliance would command and coordinate the entire military campaign.

Non-NATO members participating in the operation would have a seat and a voice, on the model of the operation in Afghanistan, where some 20 other nations participate in the NATO-led war.

Japan encourages a wider Yemeni leader offers to evacuation from reactor area leave, with conditions

TOKYO (NY Times) — New signs emerged on Friday that parts of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant are so damaged and contaminated that it will be harder to bring the plant under control soon. At the same time, Japanese officials began encouraging people to evacuate a larger swath of territory around the complex.

Speaking to a national audience at a news conference Friday night two weeks after the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed it, Prime Minister Naoto Kan dodged a reporter’s question about whether the govern-

ment was ordering a full evacuation, saying officials were simply following the recommendation of the Japan Nuclear Safety Commission.

“Our measures are aimed at preventing the circumstances from getting worse,” Kan told the nation.

Authorities said that they would now assist people who want to leave the area from 12 to 19 miles outside the plant and that they were encouraging “voluntary evacuation” from the area. Those people had been advised March 15 to remain indoors, while those within a 12-mile radius of the plant had been ordered to evacuate.

SANA, Yemen (NY Times) — As hundreds of thousands of demonstrators for and against President Ali Abdullah Saleh poured into the streets of the capital for a new round of competing rallies, the Yemeni leader said Friday he was ready to yield power but only if he could hand it over to “safe hands.”

Mr. Saleh addressed a rally of about 100,000 supporters in the center of Sana, while about 100,000 antigovernment protesters were demanding his immediate departure at another rally across town. While repeating his now frequent offers to relinquish power conditionally, Mr. Saleh also made clear that he would remain “steadfast” in challenging what he depicted as violent attempts to oust him.

“I will transfer the power to safe hands, and not to malicious forces who conspire against the homeland,” he said, renewing an offer to open dialogue with young people leading protests against him.

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A Hillsborough County Superior Court jury found Christopher A. Gribble sane and guilty of all six charges stemming from a deadly Mont Vernon home invasion.

Judge Jillian Abramson, saying “infinity” was not a long enough sentence for Gribble, 21, gave him the maximum allowed: life plus 76 years on all the charges.

The jury deliberated about two hours over two days before rejecting Gribble’s claim that he was insane when he helped butcher Mont Vernon nurse, Kimberly L. Cates, 42, and maimed her daughter, then 11, during a 2009 bedside ambush.

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Gribble, 21, was immediately handcuffed from behind by sheriffs deputies after the jury announced its first guilty finding. Gribble calmy watched the jurors as he stood between his public defenders.

The jury found Gribble guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, burglary conspiracy, murder conspiracy and witness tampering in the Oct. 4, 2009, home invasion.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Ice Show. The Mount Washington Valley Skating Club will present its annual “It’s great to skate! A spring skating spectacular” at 7 p.m. at the Ham Arena in Conway. The show features group and solo numbers by club skaters and coaches and is a great way to see what the Mount Washington Valley Skating Club has to offer to the local community. General admission is $7 with children 6 and under free. For more informaiton on the skating show or other programs offered by the club visit www.mwvsc.org.

Spaghetti Dinner. The Lovell Neighborhood Watch will be holding a complimentary spaghetti dinner for friends and neighbor from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lovell/Fryeburg VFW Hall. This is an opportunity for members of the community who are unfamiliar with the watch to meet and talk to the organizers and members of law enforcement. Keeping the community safe is the purpose of this dedicated group who deserve credit for being aware that there is a need for them.

Primeval Forest Course. Tin Mountain executive director and forest ecologist Dr. Michael Cline is presenting the second part of course on the primeval forests of northern New England There will be a field trip to an old growth stand from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The member cost is $15 a session and the non-member cost is $20 a session. For more information on this and upcoming programs, classes, and events at Tin Mountain Conservation Center, contact Nora at 447-6991 or visit www.tinmountain.org.

Gently Used Prom Dress Sale. Mount Washington Valley Pageant Production Company and Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Program will host their second annual gently used prom dress sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the building adjacent to Staples in North Conway. Nearly 100 dresses of various lengths, styles and colors will be available for only $15 each. It’s an affordable way to purchase a special gown for that special event. Proceeds will go to the Pageant’s Scholarship Fund. For more information, or to donate gowns, contact Eizabeth Estey at 662-5720.

Sweet Maple Sugaring Event. Experience a sweet New England tradition at the Remick Museum and Farm’s annual Maple Sugar event at on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See how sap is gathered in the sugar bush. View demonstrations of Native American, colonial and backyard boiling methods of sugaring off. Visit the Remick Museum’s own sugar house to see how a modern evaporator works and while you’re there try samples of fresh maple syrup and sugar on snow! Admission is $5 per person. Members and children ages 4 and under, free. For more information please visit us online at www.remickmuseum.org or call toll free (800) 686-6117.

Spring Skating Spectacular. The Mount Washington Valley Skating Club is presenting its annual “It’s Great To Skate! A Spring Skating Spectacular” at 7 p.m. at the Ham Arena in Conway. The show features group and solo numbers by club skaters and coaches. General admission is $7 with children 6 and under, free.

For more information on the show or other programs, visit www. mwvsc.org.

‘Othello.’ Advice To The Players presents William Shakespeare’s tender and tragic play “Othello” at 7:30 p.m. at Your Theatre in North Conway at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior and $7 for under 18. Group rates are available. Tickets are available in Tamworth at The Other Store, at the door or by calling 986-6253. For more information visit www.AdviceToThePlayers.org.

Fundraising Breakfast. The Lewis Dana Hill Library of North Lovell, Maine will be holding a fundraising cabin fever breakout breakfast in the Old North Lovell Grange Hall next to the library.

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The menu will be pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, toast, orange juice and coffee or tea. The volunteers will be serving from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The price is adults $6 and children 10 and under $4.

Baked Bean Cook Off. The Lovell United Church of Christ in Center Lovell, Maine will be holding the first Ron Ashworth baked bean cook off starting at 5 p.m.

Spring Art and Craft Fair. There will be a spring art and craft fair will be held at the North Conway Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mount Washington Valley Girl Scouts will be selling cookies.

Pancake Breakfast. There will be a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s to raise money for the eighth grade Washington D.C. trip. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

Ossipee Economic Fair. “Get Smart--Stretch Your Dollars” is the theme for this popular spring Fair from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ossipee Town Hall. Area residents and small business owners will find tips from 25-plus exhibitors under one roof on cost-saving services, devices and technology. Bring your business cards and network with others to conquer these challenging times. Food, gifts, prizes. Free and open to all. Call Pat at 539-4181 for more information.

Food Drive. There will be a food drive for the Conway Village Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Conway Village Congregational Church (Brown Church).

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Masters of the Celtic Fiddle. Legendary Canadian fiddler Richard Wood with Gordon Belcher will launch a four part “Masters of the Celtic Fiddle” New England Tour at St. Kieran Arts Center at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available at the door. For a complete 2011 St. Kieran Arts schedule and more information, contact the Arts Center at 752-1028, 155 Emery Street or visit www.stkieranarts.org/ www.rwood.ca or St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts on Facebook.

‘Othello.’ Advice To The Players presents William Shakespeare’s tender and tragic play “Othello” at 2 p.m. at Your Theatre in North Conway at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior and $7 for under 18. Group rates are available. Tickets are available in Tamworth at The Other Store, at the door or by calling 986-6253. For more information visit www.AdviceToThePlayers. org.

The Maine-ly Maple Brunch. The Maine-ly Maple Brunch sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg will take place on Sunday, March 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This yearly event, held at the Masonic Hall on Portland Street. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages five to eleven, and free for little ones four and under. The the menu includes egg and cheese soufflé, bacon, maple glazed ham, pancakes, baked beans, maple Waldorf salad, muffins, sticky buns, scalloped potatoes, maple apple cake, juices and hot beverages. For more information, as if you needed any, call (207) 697-3520.

Spring Art and Craft Fair. There will be a spring art and craft fair will be held at the North Conway Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artisans are eager to share their talents. Last chance for Girl Scout cookies in 2011.

Maine Maple Sunday. Enjoy Maple Sunday in Maine at Weston’s Farm, located on River Street/Route 113, in Fryeburg from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weston’s is holding its 27th annual open house, with demonstrations, tours, free samples, syrup on ice cream. For more information visit www.westonsfarm.com or call

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A Taste of the Bearcamp Valley Food Festival. The Bearcamp Valley School and Children’s Center holds its 19th annual Taste of the Bearcamp Valley Food Festival at the Whittier House Restaurant with seatings from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. A complete dinner will be served featuring menu samples from area restaurants. The dinner is open to the public, with tickets available at the Whittier House Restaurant and at the Bearcamp Valley School and Children’s Center in Tamworth. Adult tickets are $12 in advance, or $13.50 at the door. Families are $30 in advance, or $35 at the door (2 adults and their children under 18). For more information or to reserve tickets, please call the Bearcamp Valley School and Children’s Center at 323-8300.

Poetry Readings. White Birch Books located in North Conway Village just south of the park, across from TD Bank is hosting an afternoon of poetry beginning at 3 p.m. Local poets Marnie Cobbs and Louise Taylor will be on hand to share and read their work.

This is event is free and open to the public. For more information, call White Birch Books at 356-3200 or visit www.whitebirchbooks.com.

Wrestling with Life’s Tough Questions. The free adult discussion group, “Wrestling with Life’s Tough Questions” continues at 11:30 a.m. at the Chocorua Community Church located on Route 113 east of Route 16. The topic is “Can I Forgive Another Person?” with video host, Dr. Lewis B. Smedes, professor of Integrative Studies in the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif. His theme is that when you forgive another person, you begin to walk with God. Everyone is welcome to attend the discussions. For more information call Pastor Kent Schneider at 662-6046 or visit www.chocoruachurch. org.

Chili for Chile. First Church of Christ, Congregational, United Church of Christ, 2521 White Mountain Highway, in North Conway will be having a Chili for Chile fund-raising contest to benefit the church’s mission to at-risk and abused children in Santiago, Chile.

Mariah Healy, the pastor’s daughter, has been working with these children in Santiago for the past 2 1/2 years. Come sample from a large variety of chilies and vote for your favorite from 5 to 7 p.m.

There will be a free-will offering at the door. There will be games for children, a Chinese auction, and all you can eat chili.

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Ossipee Area Rotary Club. The Ossipee Area Rotary Club is meeting at Rivers Edge Tavern at Indian Mound Golf Course in Center Ossipee from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in finding out more about Rotary International is welcome to join us for the meeting. E-mail Sheila Stillings at sstillings@melcher-prescott. com or call Jayne Britton at 539-4591.

Business After Hours. Business After Hours will be held at The Corner House Inn at 22 Main Street in Center Sandwich from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is jointly sponsored by Annie Forts “UP” Syndrome Fund and Corner House Inn. RSVP to the Meredith Chamber at 279-6121.

Little People’s Theater. The Conway Public Library invites children age 3 to 7 to Little People’s Theater with director Tara Thomas from 10:30 a.m. Hear Thomas tell a story with puppets, then the children put on some simple costumes and act out the story themselves. Great fun for little ones. Free and open to the public. For more information call 447-5552.

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from preceding page ‘Abe and Mary Lincoln: the Long and the Short of It’ Program. The Conway Public Library is pleased to present a program that was cancelled due to bad weather last month. “Abe and Mary Lincoln: the Long and the Short of It� is presented by historical interpreters Steve and Sharon Wood at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening with the Lincolns. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. For more information call 447-5552.

Wrestling with Life’s Tough Questions. The free adult discussion group, “Wrestling with Life’s Tough Questions� continues at 6 p.m. at the Chocorua Community Church located on Route 113 east of Route 16. The topic is “Can I Forgive Another Person?� with video host, Dr. Lewis B. Smedes, professor of Integrative Studies in the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif. His theme is that when you forgive another person, you begin to walk with God. Everyone is welcome to attend the discussions. For more information call Pastor Kent Schneider at 662-6046 or visit www.chocoruachurch. org.

Cooking Class. The cooking class sponsored by the Breadbasket Food Panty at the River Church in Center Conway has been rescheduled to tonight. The free, hands-on class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Guest Chef Sandy Thoms will be presenting a chicken stir fry and apple-fig compote. She will also be teaching how to plan and cook a nutritious meal for a family of four for under $10. The River Church is located at 2600 East Main Street in Center Conway, directly across from McSherry’s Nursery.

To register for the class, call Louise at (207) 935-3209.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Tech Talk on Career Cruising. Madison Library will host a Tech Talk on career cruising at 2 p.m. at the library. Call 367-8545 for more information.

Madison Library Book Group. Madison Library Book Group meets at 7 p.m. at the library to discuss “Zeitoun� by Dave Eggers.

All are welcome. Call 367-8545 for more information. ‘How to Cook Your Life.’ The Film Series at Cook Memorial Library on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Spiritual Film Series. The Conway Public Library in cooperation with the Eaton Satsang continues a series of films with spiritual themes at 6:30 p.m. Tonight’s film is “Blueprints for Awakening� for everyone who asks, “Who am I?� Particular focus is given to the teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi who councils “Be as you are.� Admittance is free and open to the public. For more information call 447-5552.

Preschool Open House. Ossipee Co-op Preschool, at the Second Congregational Church (no affiliation), Route 171, in Ossipee will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. There are openings in the program for children, ages 3 and 4 as of Sept. 30. For more information contact: Kim Seamans, 731-1215.

Louis Fuchs/Otto Ninow Memorial Concert. The 33rd annual Louis Fuchs/Otto Ninow memorial concert is at 6:30 p.m. at Kennett Middle School as a celebration of Music in Our Schools

Month. The concert will feature band and chorus students in grade 4 to 8 from SAUs 9 and 13. The music faculty will also be performing.

EVERY SATURDAY Weekly Guided Snowshoe Tours. The Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation will conduct a guided snowshoe tour departing from the Mount Washington Valley Touring Center at Ragged Mountain Equipment in Intervale every Saturday at 1 p.m. Call (603) 356-9920 to make a reservation.

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.

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. For more information call 356-2992 or visit www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org.

Indoor Yard Sale. The Brownfield Community Center has an indoor yard sale the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rent a space for only $5.

Thrift Shops In Lovell And Fryeburg. The thrift shop of the Lovell United Church of Christ on Route 5 in Center Lovell, Maine is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

For more information call Peg at (207) 935-7528. The thrift shop at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Fryburg, Maine is open from 9 a.m. to noon.

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.

EVERY SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners. Alcoholics Anonymous beginners meetings are every Sunday at Memorial Hospital in the walk-in clinic from 3 to 4 p.m.

Thomas The Tank. The Mount Washington Valley Childrens Museum located on Main St in North Conway has an hands-on exhibit for all ages with their miniature Thomas Train Set. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for non-members. For information call 356-2992 or visit www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org.

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 informa-

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Zen Meditation. Zen meditation takes place at 30 Pleasant Street, Conway, with silent sitting and walking meditation from 8 to 9 a.m. and Zen reading and discussion from 9 to 10 a.m. Open to the public; $5 donation suggested. For information or questions, contact Terry Leavitt, 452-8821.

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.

EVERY MONDAY Rotary Pub Club. The Rotary Club of Ossipee Valley is becoming a “Rotary Pub Club� meeting on Monday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Indian Mound Golf Course. Anyone who would like to learn more about Rotary International is welcome.

Washington Valley Choral Society Rehearsals. The Mount Washington Valley Choral Society rehearses for it’s spring concert (May 20 and 22) at the Kennett Middle School choir room from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday. Program includes pieces by Handel, Offenbach, Mascagni plus madrigals and spirituals. All welcome.

For more information call Gail 383-6640. ‘Drawing Sessions with Carl Owen.’ The Mount Washington Valley Arts Association is offering “Drawing Sessions with Carl Owen� from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place in North Conway Village. For more information on this class and other offerings, call 603.356-2787 or email info@mwvarts.org.

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 information call 356-2992 or visit www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org.

Square Dancing. The Mount Washington Valley Stompers Square Dancing Club are holding a workshop every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Conway Elementary School behind the Brown Church in Conway. These workshops begin Sept. 13 and end the last Monday in May. Contract Bridge. Contract bridge meets at the Fryeburg Legion Hall in Fryeburg, Maine at 1 p.m. Benefits American Legion.

Food Pantry/Clothing Depot. Vaughan Community Service, Inc. at 2031 White Mountain Highway in North Conway has a food pantry open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., as well as a clothing depot open from 4 to 6 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.

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.

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He ran his business the same way he lived his life. It was seldom when a problem came about on any particular job but when it did, Mick worked tirelessly - at his own expense - to make sure the job was done correctly and met his customer’s expectations.

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Alex Valliere, a senior at Kennett High School, has been working at Lupine, Inc. for the past two months in the marketing department. Alex is a member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), has taken several business and marketing classes at the MWV Career & Technical Center at Kennett High School, and is working as an intern as part of the Work Based Learning Program as a culminating experience. Lupine, Inc. has been proudly manufacturing pet collars and leads in the Mt. Washington Valley since 1990, shipping products to every state in the USA and to more than a dozen countries around the world. “We’ve greatly enjoyed having Alex as an intern in our Marketing Department. He’s been very helpful working on a number of different projects.” says David Jensen, Lupine’s President.

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March. 19 - March 25, 2011

DIGEST OF STORIES IN THE SUN THIS WEEK

Saturday, March 19 • Professor Barrett Rock, of the University of New Hampshire predicts in 30 to 50 years what based on the effects of global warming instead of touring maple sugaring houses in Carroll County people will have to travel to Western Maine or Quebec.

• Conway Police Department is warning residents, particularly seniors, to bewared of a telephone scam being referred to as the “Canadian bail scam.”

• The Army Corps of Engineering permit for the Conway bypass is not in danger of expiring, even if the project is put on hold for years.

Tuesday, March 22

Tele-Talk How would a change to the law that would allow students to drop out of school at 16 years of age affect the dropout rate at Kennett High School?

Five years ago, Kennett High School had the highest dropout rate in New Hampshire; 25 percent of the students starting as freshman didn’t graduate. Last year, only two kids dropped out, lowering the school’s dropout rate to one of the lowest in the state. SAU 9 Superintendent Carl Nelson points out the dramatic change came as a result of “a lot of people in this valley working real hard.” Another big factor in the decline is a law that since 2008 requires students to stay in school till they are 18 years old.

Now, state legislators are on the verge of changing the law to the way it was before 2008, and allow 16-year-olds to drop out with parental consent. A bill has passed the House, and Bartlett state Rep. Gene Chandler is co-sponsoring a bill the Senate will consider, and likely pass, next week.

Call 356-2550 all day Saturday and Sunday and leave your comments on our machine. You may fax your response to 356-8360 or send E-mail to DailySun@mountwashingtonvalley.com.

Results will be published Tuesday.

• Skiers, snowboarders and climbers triggered four avalanches on Mount Washington on Saturday.

Two slides caught skiers, but no got hurt.

• Ben Drummand, of Freedom, won his fourth overall title, and second straight, and Alex Norden, a college student, was the top women’s racer at the 38th Red Parka Pub Challenge Cup at Attitash Friday.

• Conway Elementary School is a finalist for the New Hampshire School of Excellence award.

• Police have arrested a Conway man in connection with a February burglary on Hobbs Street in Conway.

• Dan Bacon takes himself out of the race for three-year selectmen’s seat but his name is still on the ballot because it was too late to have it removed.

He publicly urged people not to vote for him.

Wednesday, March 23 • The school board will convene a special meeting Thursday where it will trim the proposed 201112 school budget by $1.5 million. see DIGEST page 8

In Loving Memory

Tiffany L. Hamilton 07/08/1985 – 03/27/2009 Forever In Our Hearts Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only go to rest for a while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief, dry your eyes and remember me not as I am now but as I used to be.

I will remember you all and look on with a smile, understand in your hearts I’ve only gone to rest a while.

As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live on in the hearts of all of you.

Love, Uncle David, Aunt Stephanie, Cousins Joshua & Jonathon

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Kennett principal Neal Moylan speaks passionately about the school’s budget cuts during the Conway school board meeting held inside the conference room in the S.A.U. 9 offices in Kennett Middle School Thursday night. Over 150 people filled the room and some were forced to stand outside the door to try listen in as Moylan and the other principals presented their budget cuts to the board. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO) DIGEST from page 8

• The first full day of spring didn’t seem very springlike as the region got hit with a winter-like storm that left from 2 to 12 inches of new snow on local roads and the ski slopes.

• After six hours of debate, lawmakers decided not to approve Carroll Country’s 2011 budget on Monday.

• The budget committee will hold its final meeting before the April 12 election on Wednesday at town hall. It will be an opportunity to tie up loose ends from this past season.

Thursday, March 24 • Veterans are dissatisfied without the new Veteran’s Affairs medical clinic that opened on Hobbs Street in Conway in September.

• By a 3-2 vote selectman rejected a proposal to give non-resident, taxpayers access to recreation department programs.

• Teachers’ union president Curtis Finney is urging teachers and parents to attend the special meeting of the school board Thursday night when the board plans to unveil $1.5 million in cuts to the

proposed 2011-12 budget.

• Three men were arrested yesterday in connection with the burglary of a home on Davis Hill Road in Center Conway.

• West Ossipee Fire Department’s suffered a loss last week when commissioner Roger Tice passed away. After a nonpublic session, commissioners chose Paula Moore to serve as an interim commissioner.

• The state is considering putting rumble stripes on Route 16 from Ossipee to Conway and is holding a public information meeting at the Albany Town Hall on Thursday, March 31.

Friday, March 25 • The two young men who broke into a Center Conway home on Wednesday and a third drove them were in search of alcohol, according to court documents. Now they face seven-year prisons sentences.

• Five years ago Kennett High School had the highest drop out rate in the state at nearly 25 percent of the kids who started as freshmen never graduating. In 2006, 68 kids dropped out. Last year, only two did.

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It was a week in which American jets bombed Libya and nuclear engineers struggled with a crisis in Japan. The world was convulsed with questions about the role outsiders ought to play in a domestic rebellion in North Africa and what role nuclear power should play in a world requiring more energy even as it celebrates green initiatives. In this setting, the president of the United States gave two remarkable speeches — in Brazil, of all places.

Neither, it turned out, was about American power or the challenges posed by growing demands for energy and environmental sustainability. Barack Obama talked about colonialism, human freedom and the American Dream. They may have been the most revealing speeches the president has made since he took office.

It is true that Politico.com found Obama’s trip “short on progress” and The New York Times used his speeches to remark on the president’s apparent reluctance to speak on race. They missed the point. This trip, and these speeches, were extraordinary -- and not for what the president ignored but for what he said.

In one sense, these speeches planted Barack Obama — pilloried from the right as a socialist, from the left as a reluctant progressive — firmly in the American center.

Yes, he deplored colonialism, but colonialism is so much a 19th- and 20th-century phenomenon that no conservative can reasonably argue that his was a Marxist interpretation. And, yes, he celebrated capitalism, but in the rhetoric of opportunity, insulating him from criticism from liberals who might have regretted his failure to focus on the excesses of the market, but could not have missed his emphasis on the aspirations of the poor and striving.

But even as he positioned himself as a centrist, he established himself as a president with a sensibility distinctly different from every one of his predecessors.

To see how he did it, let’s look at a few excerpts from those speeches, one at the CEO Business Summit in Brasilia, the other in Rio de Janeiro: Like you, we threw off the yoke of colonialism and established our independence in the New World. We, too, are a vast nation of immigrants from different backgrounds and cultures who find strength in our diversity, strength and unity in our national pride.

And as the two largest democracies and economies in the Western Hemisphere, we share a belief that all human beings deserve the chance to shape their own destiny and fulfill their God-given potential.

At first blush this paragraph, from the speech to the business leaders, looks like standard human rights rhetoric, which from the Declaration of Independence (1776, Philadelphia) to the Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789, Paris) to the Fourteen Points (1918, Washington) to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948, United Nations) has changed little.

But in this statement, Obama mixed in a sprinkle of “nation of immigrants” (evocative of John F. Kennedy) and a dash of “diversity, strength and unity” (strains of Bill Clinton) and, by extending it beyond our own shores to the entire American hemisphere, made the thought his own.

And though Obama is not descended from slaves, the very presence of a black American talking about these issues to a nation that also experienced slavery made for a powerful statement.

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In the United States, we believe in what’s known as the American Dream — the idea that no matter who you are, or where you come from, or how you start out, you can overcome the greatest obstacles and fulfill the greatest hopes. I’m a testament to that dream. I believe that that dream exists in this America, as well. I can see it in the entrepreneurial spirit of the men and women in this room.

This is the sort of speech American presidents give at Ellis Island commemorations or in town squares on July 4, and in that regard also looks like boilerplate Americana.

But this sort of rhetoric usually comes from white presidents who, with the exception of Kennedy, didn’t spring from families that endured immigrant hardship. Abraham Lincoln and Herbert Hoover, two presidents from hardscrabble backgrounds, were born of North American parents and, though they experienced economic privation, did not experience racial or ethnic discrimination.

Note, too, that this putative socialist once again made a bow to “the entrepreneurial spirit.” This is not standard Marxist rhetoric, nor is his reference, later in the speech, to the virtues of “a free people with open markets.”

The Wall Street Journal editorial board would not disavow these statements.

When you think about it, the journeys of the United States of America and Brazil began in similar ways. Our lands are rich with God’s creation, home to ancient and indigenous peoples. From overseas, the Americas were discovered by men who sought a New World, and settled by pioneers who pushed westward, across vast frontiers. We became colonies claimed by distant crowns, but soon declared our independence. We then welcomed waves of immigrants to our shores, and eventually after a long struggle, we cleansed the stain of slavery from our land.

This paragraph, from the Rio speech, was carefully drawn. There is a bow to God and a bow of respect to “ancient and indigenous peoples,” which is a remarkable departure for an American president, most of whose predecessors did not bow on Wounded Knee. The two most remarkable words in this passage, however, are two of the most unremarkable: “From overseas.”

Read that sentence without those words and it sounds like so many paeans to the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans and the westering explorers and trappers: “The Americas were discovered by men who sought a New World, and settled by pioneers who pushed westward, across vast frontiers.”

But the president didn’t mean that at all.

Add those critical two words, and Obama is acknowledging the presence of native people in the Americas before the white men arrived, changing completely the notion of the “discovery of America.”

Note, too, the phrase “stain of slavery,” accompanied later by a reference to two nations “greatly enriched by our African heritage.” No one could miss the meaning of those words.

In two speeches made as Libya and a nuclear plant burned, Obama subtly shifted the entire oeuvre of American presidential rhetoric.

Maybe Obama’s trip to South America was more significant than it appeared. It wasn’t a diversion but a quiet way of altering the axis of the presidency.

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Tin Mountain programs boosted by auction To the editor: The 25th annual First Season benefit dinner and auction to benefit Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s school and camp programs was a tremendous success this year.

The board of trustees and staff at Tin Mountain wish to thank local donors for the high quality auction items and the over 370 supporters that attended this year’s event to support the organization’s mission and activities.

Special thanks are extended to this year’s sponsors, the many volunteers that helped setup the event, Fryeburg Academy, Interact, and Chef Alan Whittaker and his talented staff.

This year’s event attracted more than 400 auction items and a record number of attendees for the

event. As usual, auctioneer George Cleveland was truly entertaining.

All proceeds go to support Tin Mountain school programs and summer camps. The policy of the Tin Mountain is to offer high quality environmental education programs in schools at affordable costs.

The revenue generated from fees charged to schools covers only half of the true cost to present programs in our schools. Consequently, fundraising events like First Season are critical to the organization’s programs in local schools. The support of the community over the past 30 years is very much recognized and appreciated.

Michael L. Cline, Ph.D., executive director Tin Mountain Conservation Center Albany

I have put Mr. Steer on my daily prayer list To the editor: Concerning Daymond Steer’s column in the March 23 Conway Daily Sun. I just wanted to write and say that I have put Mr. Steer on my daily prayer

list and have activated the local, national, and international prayer chain on his behalf.

God Bless you Mr. Steer.

Dave Sargent Tamworth

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Botany was never my strong suit in whether you’re closer to Germany or France. prep school. Actually, I didn’t have any Not only that, but the signs inside the store strong suits, not even one. I flunked my way are in German or French, depending on through every subject and the school should which side of the store you came in on. As have thrown me out, but they figured, Well, I’ve already warned my readers, the Swiss he comes from a good family, so he’ll come are so sensible, they’re so good at things, that around. it can make a normal person dizzy.

I never came around, I couldn’t even get At any rate, I had no doubt that somea passing grade in subjects that I actually where in this store there would be a way to liked. One of those was Latin, and I did get into your car when you’ve locked yourself realize that if you don’t out of it. know Latin you can’t In this case, the really know English, car was my ski team The Swiss are so sensible, they’re and I suspected that Subaru, and they so good at things, that it can make a English could be very were not quite like the normal person dizzy. useful and practically Subarus of today. For every tree and plant in one thing, they always the world has a Latin seemed insubstantial, name, which was about one corollary of which the only other thing I liked in prep school. So was their tendency to break important parts.

I paid attention.

That year it was constant-velocity joints in I had three years of Latin, and even though the drive train, which are absolutely essenI failed my way through all the tests, the sential to driving a car unless you’re on an infitence structure and the vocabulary and the nitely long straight road. Anything less that way Latin thinks stayed with me, and in the that and you’ll go off the road. Or, in the years since then hardly a day goes by when I worst-case scenario, off the edge of the world. don’t find some use for that language. I just So there I was in Switzerland with a Jelcouldn’t pass the tests that might have led moli/Gran Passage store sure to be close at a starchy prep school faculty to think that I hand. It was and I went there and it was might have some chance in life. huge, as they must necessarily be. After all, All of which is to say that I can’t identify the they have to be able to solve any problem small handful of slender greenish dried-out imaginable. I needed something thin but twigs that have been on the floor behind my rigid and about six feet long. I wandered wood stove ever since I moved in many years around for a while waiting for The Big Idea ago. They’re thicker than a soda straw but to strike, and then it did. Needless to say, it thinner than a common yellow pencil, they’re was in the gardening department, which is rigid, and they have nodes about eight inches where must-find items for car emergencies apart. They might be related to the bamboo are sure to be found. family, but that wasn’t covered in the botany It was a greenish dried-out twig about six class that I flunked. I don’t actually care feet long that was thicker than a soda straw whether I know their Latin names or not, or but thinner than a yellow pencil, which is remember why I left them behind my stove used for making trellises for climbing plants some time back, or even how I got them at all, and it was rigid. And, this being Jelmoli, the it’s enough to remember that one of their very rest of the solution was sure to be nearby, near relatives got me out of a very difficult spot and it was. It was a screw driver. one winter day in Switzerland.

The reader will surely know what hapIt was during one of my winters on the pened next. I slid the screw driver up under the rubber gasket at the top of a front staff of the U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team, window until I felt the top of the glass. Then where one of my jobs was to do something I worked the tip of the screw driver over the or run an errand that no one else had time top of the glass and pried down on it until I’d for. I didn’t mind that at all, partly because it made a space just big enough for the green was useful and partly because I never knew gardener’s twig. what was going to happen. For instance, and Subarus of that era didn’t have the kind of as I think I mentioned in a recent column, door locks we’re used to, they had a plastic I picked up a hitch-hiker on one of the exit rocker switch just under the glass on each roads at the Munich airport and it turned front door — rock one way to lock, rock the out to be Sebastian Coe, who at than time other way to unlock. held all the world records in middle-distance track events.

So I slid the thin green gardener’s trellis On another errand I locked myself out of twig in over the top of the glass and reached my car, which is almost always inconvenient it across the car and pushed on the rocking and on a cold night in the Alps it can even door lock switch and I was in. be life-threatening. I was not happy about Needless to say, just such an emergency this, partly because the team was counting will almost certainly strike my car before on what I’d gone to get, and partly because I very long. It’s not a 1980s Subaru, it’s a 1990s might not survive.

Audi, but never mind, because I did have an Fortunately, I was in Switzerland, and emergency just a few days ago. The starter there’s no such thing as a last chance in that motor gave up the ghost, which meant that country, something or someone will always I’d have to leave the car running for as long turn up to fix whatever is wrong. In fact, as I had it. Either that, or get it down to that’s practically the national industry in Importech. They’re sure to know what to do, Switzerland, whatever the problem might and if they don’t, I’ll be sure to bring along be, they can fix it. one or two gardener’s green trellis makers, Even more fortunately, I was about a block which have already proved their value in difaway from a store that is the very essence of ficult situations.

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Climber who survived 1,000 slide in avalanche has lots to be thankful for

BY ERIK EISELE THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

MOUNT WASHINGTON — Michael Nadeau has a lot to be thankful for.

He’s the ice climber from southern New Hampshire who took a 1,000 foot fall after an avalanche swept him out of a gully in Huntington Ravine. The fall broke his femur, his hip, his knee and his wrist, but he was able to call for a rescue and survived the ride out.

“Being good that day didn’t help me,” he said, “but being lucky did.”

Nadeau is a 31-yearold glass installer from Stratham. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their four-year-old son Myles. Work has been sparse with the economic downturn, so he’s made the most of his free time, spending the winter focusing on ice climbing, his passion.

His climbing reached a new level this winter, he said, with the help of several local guides, and through climbing three to four days a week.

“The only problem I’ve been having is finding partners,” he said.

That trend held through the week of March 10, the week Nadeau’s passion almost killed him.

“I was supposed to get out on Monday and a partner bailed,” he said. The same thing happened Tuesday, and again Wednesday.

By Wednesday night he was making plans to climb alone, something he’d done many times before.

“I figured I could get an early start and be home by lunch,” he said.

But the weather had other plans. He woke up early Thursday and drove north in a snowstorm. It was 7:30 a.m. when he reached Pinkham Notch, the trailhead for Huntington Ravine. He changed into outdoor clothes in the visitors center and was ready to start up the hill at 7:45 a.m.

Michael Nadeau, of Stratham, before the climbing accident.

Then he did something that probably saved his life.

His wife made one request when he left, he said: “ Do me a favor and bring your phone today.’ I reluctantly threw it in the pack, which I never do.”

He started up the trail, checking the avalanche forecast as he left the visitors center.

The danger rating for all areas of the mountain were low.

“I’m just assuming they hadn’t posted down there yet,” Nadeau said, because when he got to the Harvard Mountaineering Cabin on the way into Huntington the avalanche

danger rating had been bumped up to considerable.

“Natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are likely,” the forecast said, posted shortly before by Forest Service snow rangers. The ice route Nadeau was going for, Pinnacle Gully, was among those listed where human triggered avalanches were “likely.”

“I just found it so odd,” he said, that Pinnacle would have a considerable rating that day, because in his experience it was one of the gullies least likely to slide. “That’s something to be aware of,” he

thought.

He continued into the ravine, undeterred.

He had brought extra equipment, like a harness, rope and anchors, which he normally left behind when he climbed alone, but he wanted an extra margin of safety.

He put his gear on at the base of the ravine and started up the steep snow slope toward the base of Pinnacle Gully.

“I was super alone,” he said. “There was no one on the trails.”

There was a couple inches of snow on top of a hard crust, and it didn’t take long to reach the base of the route.

There the couple inches turned into a 15 inch

slab.

“I kind of just plowed through it,” Nadeau said. It moved, but it didn’t rip down the slope. “It was something to think about,” he said, but it didn’t convince him to turn around.

“Just get on the ice,” he thought.

The first section of Pinnacle is moderate bulges of emerald blue.

The snow doesn’t stick to that section, and Nadeau considered that a sanctuary from the unstable snow.

But after the first section the steep ice lets up. Snow can accumulate on top of the rock and ice. That’s what Nadeau found when he

crested the last bulge.

It was a pillow of snow, he said, “a little mini football field.”

“I don’t want to go through that,” he thought. “Now what?”

He started digging down to find something solid under the snow to anchor to. Every sweep of his hand threatened to release the slab, he knew, but he was desperate. “I couldn’t find anything,” he said.

He considered climbing down what he’d just come up, but he was afraid it would slide as he was on his way down.

Instead, he reasoned, he’d move laterally to a patch of good ice, build an anchor and rappel with his rope—that way if the snow slid he would be anchored securely.

“I didn’t even care at this point,” he said, he was willing to leave equipment behind if he could just get out of there.

With every move, Nadeau knew, he was weakening the pillow.

He took an ice tool out so he could traverse left, and with that move the slab let go.

“It was a matter of two seconds and I was gone,” he said.

The snow shot him over what he’d just climbed—he didn’t touch the ice once—and he slammed into the snow slope knee first.

“And then I just remember tumbling.”

Nadeau never lost consciousness. “I’m not sure if it was a good thing or not,” he said.

He remembers feeling his femur snap, watching his leg fold about mid-thigh and his leg dangle next to his face.

He remembers smashing his face hard enough to make his eye ooze, and his mouth being so packed with snow he was choking.

“Just chaos,” he said, “like I was in the middle of a tornado. I don’t know at what point I broke the wrist.”

“It was just terrifying,” he said.

He tried to push his broken right leg down

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into its normal position with one hand and tried to keep his left foot from catching and sending him cartwheeling with the other, all while sliding.

“Finally I just hit enough snow that I stopped,” he said, although he still wasn’t to the bottom of the slope. “I knew I was in serious, serious trouble.”

He knew his phone was his only hope. It was in his pack, which he still had on. He struggled his way out of the shoulder straps, opened the lid and the phone fell into his hand.

At that moment he started sliding again. He held on to the phone, but he lost the pack. He came to a stop a short way down, where he shoved his good hand into the snow to keep from sliding.

He looked at the phone. No Service, it said.

Michael Nadeau, of Stratham, recovers from his injuries.

“I started thinking about my wife and my kids,” Nadeau to Pinkham Notch, where an ambusaid. “I started looking down at my lance was waiting. The ambulance wedding ring.” took him to Memorial Hospital, where But then he had a few bars. With he was treated for hypothermia and his broken hand he brought the underwent emergency surgery for his phone up to his face, and he with his broken femur and hip. nose he dialed 9-1-1. “I looked down It took a second surgery to fix his and heard it ring first try.” broken knee cap, and 10 days later he The dispatcher answered and was still waiting to see a specialist to said the phone’s GPS put him on address his broken wrist. the Mount Washington auto road.

Despite the trauma, Nadeau still He said no, he was in Huntington can’t wait to get back on his feet.

Ravine, not on the auto road. The “I was reading Rock and Ice Magadispatcher said she was going to go zine in the emergency room,” he said. with what the GPS said, and they “This season was a breakthrough would be sending someone up the season for me. I just couldn’t picture auto road to get him. my life without ice climbing.”

He’d almost given up on the He does have a different perspective, phone. “I’m going to try to crawl,” he however, on some of the dangers. thought.

“I spent the last 10 years of my life “I just yelled HELP as loud as climbing on Mount Washington,” he I could,” he said, “and someone said, “90 percent of it being solo.” answered.”

The real lesson, he said, is to be A skier, about to turn around aware of dangers not usually associnear the base of the ravine, heard ated with the Northeast. “I’ve told him. The skier grabbed the phone this story to a few people and they say, and reiterated their location to the Avalanche? Really?’” dispatcher. Then the skier grabbed He made mistakes, he said, but he Nadeau’s pack, put a down jacket didn’t see major red flags that should over him and gave him some warm have turned him around. tea.

“That first little slide at the base of Half an hour later U.S. Forest Pinnacle,” he said, or maybe I should Service snow rangers Jeff Lane and have downclimbed instead of lookChris Joosen came over with snowing to anchor in. “Maybe the fact it mobiles and a rescue toboggan. was considerable and I kept going. I “I couldn’t have asked for two wanted to at least see it for myself.” better guy to show up,” Nadeau said.

No it will be four to six months before They did a rapid extrication after he’s walking normally again, and possplinting his broken leg because of sibly a year before he fully recovers. deteriorating conditions.

And as to whether he’ll climb alone “At that point I was starting to in the future? think I was actually going to make “I’ll cross that bridge when I get it,” Nadeau said. there, I guess.”

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The new slat boards replace wooden signs that have been in use for decades at the Tuckerman and Huntington ravines and at the bottom of the Tuckerman Trail, the latter of which is located near the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center.

The signs are located in Pinkham Notch at the base of the Tuckerman Trail, at the Harvard Cabin in Huntington Ravine, and at the U. S. Forest Service's Hermit Lake Shelter below the Tuckerman Little Headwall.

The nonprofit, member-supported Friends of Tuckerman worked with local contractors to build the new slat boards to aid the U.S. Forest Service and its snow rangers as they patrol the areas, according to Al Risch of Madi-

Friends of Tuckerman Ravine recently helped replace U.S. Forest Service wooden avalanche condition slat boards on signs at the base of the Tuckerman Trail, at Hermit Lake Shelter below Tuckerman Ravine's lower headwall, and at the Harvard Cabin at Huntington Ravine (above). Shown above (from left) are snow ranger Jeff Lane, volunteers Liz Stokinger and Bill Downey, avalanche dog Cutler and head snow ranger Chris Joosen. (COURTESY PHOTO)

son, executive director of FOTR. “The materials were donated by local firms and local contractors, who provided the labor,” said Risch, who coordinated the effort with fellow FOTR members Hannes Schneider and Bill Downey, who worked with head snow ranger Chris Joosen over the past year and a half to bring the project to fruition.

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Risch thanked local contractors for their labor and materials, including Gordon Cormack, Cormack Builders Inc.; Kevin Drew, L.A. Drew Inc. and Matt Howard, Glen Builders Inc.; Silver Lake Home Center, Chick's Home Center and Isaacson Steel Inc. Signs were put up at Hermit Lake in April, then in Pinkham on the Tuck Trail in October, and then at Huntington in February, Risch said.

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County delegatation blasted for making budget cuts; blamed for lowering morale

BY DAYMOND STEER THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

OSSIPEE -- Sparks may fly when lawmakers wrap up the county budget on Monday morning.

Critics blasted the county delegation for making budget cuts and lowering employee morale, during the county commission meeting on Wednesday.

The county delegation, a group of 14 state representatives, will meet on Monday morning at 9 a.m. at the administration building. There had been a schedule change. Originally, the delegation was going to meet on Tuesday afternoon.

During the budget process, the delegation broke into sub committees to discuss each department. Commissioner Dorothy Solomon found it disheartening when a majority of the delegation ignores the sub committees or when sub committee members don't participate.

"I don't know why you go through the process if it's not going to be accepted," said Solomon. "It feels like a total waste of time if you go to the delegation and then they override everything you've done without any knowledge of why you've done it."

When they met on March 21, the delegation reduced funding for various line items such as a livestock program at the farm and educational programs for inmates at the jail.

Former state Rep. Susan Wiley, a Democrat from Sandwich, reacted to the delegation's budget cuts when she attended the county commission meeting on March 23.

She said farm supervisor Will DeWitte's live stock proposal was one of the best business plans she seen put forth from the county. DeWitte has said he believes the county can generate revenue from selling pigs and beef. Jail Superintendent Jason Johnson's inmate education plan was meant to reduce recidivism, which is about 60 percent, said Wiley.

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Rep. David Babson (R-Ossipee) found Wiley's comments offensive. Babson said he is supporter of the farm. Babson said he was also actively engaged in the jail discussions. But Babson also found it offensive delegation members hardly ever attend county commission meetings.

Babson said he disagrees with the delegation's decision to cut funding equipment at the jail, which may be necessary for security and officer safety. That point may get revisited on Monday.

Wiley apologized to Babson. Wiley said she was actually talking about the other delegation members.

County Commission Chair David Sorensen, a Republican from Eaton, replied that he believes the delegation is struggling to understand how well the county is doing. Sorensen said the delegation "cut the budget to pieces."

"The delegation is scared to death of the $2.5 million we put in (the budget) to reduce taxes," said Sorensen. "They are shaken because in the past we put in $300,00 or a maximum of $800,000 to reduce taxes. We put in $2.5 million and they don't know what to do with it."

Even by spending $2.5 million from surplus there will still be $2.8 million left over, said Sorensen.

But on March 21, Rep. Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) said the county was only able to keep the amount to be raised by taxes under control by using $2.5 million of surplus funds. The county was still going to be spending $1.3 million more than it had last year (excluding expenses for the new nursing home). Chandler was comparing 2011's proposed budget to 2010's actual spending.

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County watchdog Maureen Spencer agreed with Wiley that the delegation was hurting employees' morale. She based her opinions on the employees' reactions at the March 21 meeting.

"I watched the faces of Jason and Will and the delegates just cut them off at the knees," said Spencer.

Nursing Home Administrator Sandi McKenzie said officials have felt demoralized at recent meetings. She said it would help if all the delegates was more engaged.

On March 21, The delegation considered passing a total county budget of $25,937,243. About half would have been offset with revenue. The amount to be raised by taxes would have been $13,095,836, which is only $7,000 more than last year. If the delegation doesn't pass a budget

by March 31, then the county commission's budget goes into effect on April 1. The commissioner's proposed budget is $26,566,549.

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Sorensen said commissioners are concerned about pollution on county land.

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OSSIPEE -- The jury is still out in the case of an Ossipee man accused of raping a Wakefield woman, stealing her car, and getting into a high speed chase with police.

The prosecution and defense made their final arguments in the case of state versus Michael Cheney on Thursday in Carroll County Superior Court. The jury is scheduled to continue deliberations on Monday. The jury didn't deliberate on Friday.

Prosecutors allege Cheney's rampage happened on Dec. 26, 2008.

Cheney, now 50, of Ossipee, allegedly assaulted a 57-year-old woman at knife point, and threatened to throw her down the stairs of her home.

After threatening to cut her, the indictments alleged that he tied her to a bed, stole her car and fled north.

Along the way, he twice rammed a state police cruiser and evaded police by darting into the wrong lane and into the breakdown lance at an exces-

sive rate of speed. Police corralled him in Tamworth where he crashed into a snowbank and was forcibly removed from the Geo Prizm.

Cheney took to the stand in his own defense on Wednesday. He said repeatedly that he never threatened the woman with a knife. Cheney denied stealing the woman's car. Instead, Cheney said the woman gave him her key voluntarily. Cheney said he was merely trying to help the woman and her fiance with a car insurance fraud scheme. Cheney said he has no idea how the woman got tied up because she was free when he left.

Cheney said he was on his way to torch the car when police began chasing him. He also denied trying to ram the police cruiser. The impacts were inadvertent, he said.

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Berlin officials oppose plan to close state prison

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BERLIN – Local officials oppose a proposal to close the Berlin prison and send the inmates to an out-of-state facility.

“I certainly don’t want it closed,” said Rep. Yvonne Thomas, (D-Berlin).

“I don’t think that makes a whole lot of sense,” she added.

“It doesn’t make sense at all,” agreed Rep. Robert Theberge, (D-Berlin).

Presented with a series of proposed financial cuts in the Department of Corrections 2012-13 budget by the House Finance Committee, Commissioner William Wrenn said the only way his department can achieve the cuts is by closing the Berlin prison. In a letter to the finance committee Wrenn stressed he is not recommending closing the Berlin facility. Rather he said he believes it is the only option that will meet the requested reductions in a “safe and responsible manner”.

Wrenn requested a decision soon because he said it would take “several months and up to a year to implement” the prison closure and transferring the inmates to a private facility.

The 4-page letter outlines the cuts requested by the committee including a five percent cut in personnel. Wrenn said that would require laying off 45 employees. He said he and his senior staff went through the facilities and looked at various options to reach the 45-employee figure. The only option that worked, Wrenn said, is closing the from preceding page

"Gas stations, convenience stores, smaller-type businesses that we're seeing at this point.," Maloney said.

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Berlin prison with its 185 employees and 618 inmates. He said the cost of sending the inmates outside the state will be high but can be accomplished with savings from closing the prison.

Some positions could be retained and used to help out with staffing at other facilities and supervision in the communities.

Theberge and Thomas both said they have heard from correctional officers at the prison worried about losing their jobs. With the region still suffering from the loss of hundreds of jobs from the closing of the paper mills, the representatives said the county can ill afford the loss of more jobs.

Theberge said it does not make sense for the state to look at closing its newest facility.

“If you’re going to close a facility it doesn’t make sense to close the one that is state-of-the art,” he said.

Theberge said he has heard there is interest in the state leasing or selling the Berlin prison to a private correctional company to run. He said a private company would probably look to expand the facility, which was built with the infrastructure to accommodate 1,000 beds.

Department of Corrections spokesman Jeffrey Lyons cautioned the legislature is still at the beginning of the budget process and there is a distance to go before the legislature and governor agree on a new budget.

“This is really the early part of the process,” he said.

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Madison man charged with setting fire to house he rents

BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

MADISON — A middle-aged man was arrested Friday and charged with arson for setting a fire that morning in the mobile home he rents at 137 Mooney Hill Road.

The identity of the man charged was not released as of Friday afternoon, according to Police Chief Jamie Mullen.

“He is an adult male resident of the [mobile home],” said Mullen Friday afternoon. “The investigation [by the state fire marshal's office] is ongoing,” he added, saying he was not sure when the suspect would be arraigned this weekend or early next week.

Madison Fire Chief Rick Judkins said the fire appeared to have started shortly before noon in the basement bathroom of the rented mobile home.

Responding to the fire were departments from Madison, Conway, West Ossipee, Tamworth and Freedom, according to Judkins, who said Conway was first on the scene.

First on the scene was Conway, Judkins said. “The fire was brought under control within minutes,” said Judkins.

The mobile home is owned by Sean O'Brien of Rochester, according to Judkins.

That information could not be confirmed as of press time.

“The fire damage was moderate — is [the mobile home] inhabitable? Absolutely not. Everything inside was impacted,” said Judkins, noting that the structure sustained heavy smoke and fire damage in the corner of the basement. “Power has been killed to the entire building,” he said.

Mullen said upon arriving at the scene he and Judkins determined that the fire was of suspicious origin.

“We made observations [at the scene] and that made us suspicious,” said Judkins. “I spoke with the police officer on the scene [Mullen], and we called the fire marshal's office. They have two investigators currently on the scene to determine the cause of origin.”

Leading the investigation for the state fire marshal's office is Tom Riley of Concord.

A call placed to Riley's office was not returned as of Friday evening.

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THE CONWAY DAILY SUN, Saturday, March 26, 2011— Page 19

BY TOM EASTMAN THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

CONWAY — It's pond skimming weekend just about everywhere you look this first full weekend of spring skiing.

Shawnee Peak (207-647-8444) presents its fourth annual America's Mattress Race March 26, and closes with a season's passholders' party March 27 — but if enough people respond via the resort's Facebook page, it may re-open for one more day of skiing Saturday, April 2. Visit www.shawneepeak. com for the scoop on how you can help the resort with those efforts.

But, getting back to this weekend: just what's a mattress race?

According to marketing director Melissa Rock, it's a way to have fun with your old mattress out on the slopes.

“Design and decorate your old twin, full, double, queen or king, race it down our course and you'll be eligible for a brand-new Queensized mattress and box spring from America's Mattress and Furniture Gallery,” says Rock.

The mattress prize goes to the fastest mattress.

The best, most uniquely-decorated mattress will receive a free 3-Foot Subway Sandwich, courtesy of Subway Restaurant, Bridgton.

Register from 9 a.m. to noon, with the race at 1 p.m. All race par-

ticipants must have a lift ticket or season pass, valid that day.

If you wish, Shawnee Peak will dispose of your mattress for you after the race in the most environmentally-sensitive manner possible.

Visit www.shawneepeak.com for complete rules.

••• Bretton Woods (278-3320) will host its annual beach party March 26, featuring pond skimming, a barbecue, live music and more.

Bretton Woods is looking to extend its alpine season to April 17.

Black Mountain (383-4490) will host its pond skimming and second annual Red Parka Junior Regatta March 26 and is to close March 27.

Cannon (823.8800) has its Redhook Fest outdoors March 26, featuring Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, plus special guests, the Brew beginning at 3 p.m. Cannon is scheduled to close April 10.

Cranmore (356-5543) hosts its Spring Splash pond skimming March 26, with Cranarchy on the rails to close out the season on March 27. King Pine also calls it a season after presenting Slugger, the Portland Sea Dogs' mascot, for picture taking with skiers at 10 a.m. March 26, and its pond skimming at noon March 27.

Ski touring continues through the weekend at Bretton Woods (278-3322), Jackson Ski Touring (383-9355), King Pine (367-8896)

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and Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring (356-9920).

The season is expected to go on for another week or two at Bear Notch Ski Touring (374-2277) and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center (466-2333).

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River in the sky Hiking –––––

It all comes back to clouds. ford Notch.

That is a saying that we The wind stopped above have been enjoying lately, the notch, and as I drove Ed Parsons down the Base Station Road about life on earth. On a more aesthetic level, it is from Bretton Woods, I told about both the presence and absence my favorite spotter on the phone that of clouds — light and dark, cloudy and I would start up the Jewell Trail and sunny, revelation and hidden-ness. see. As soon as I got out of my car, I These are the ever-changing offerings knew it was the perfect day for it. of the cloud-filled sky.

Although it was silently snowing Mountains offer a way for people around me, the clouds on the mounto climb up into this “river in the tain above were fracturing, revealing sky” and participate in it. With caublue sky and sun dappled white. tion, that is. It is good to climb up a It continued to snow as I crossed the mountain when the clouds are lifting, cog tracks and the footbridge on the and not so good with approaching bad old Jewell Trail, and started winding weather. uphill on a packed down trail with In the northeast, there is probably three inches of new powder snow on no more spectacular place for this than top. There were a couple sets of recent on the western slope of the Presidensnowshoe tracks in the powder. Contial Range. It is a kind of Omni Thesidering the van with Mass. plates in ater for the approaching weather. And the parking lot that had a dusting of also for the endless dance between snow on it, they were probably from sky, clouds, sun, and mountain. winter campers who had headed up Early Wednesday morning, I hiked the trail the afternoon before and up into the Northern Presidentials on were camped in the woods somewhere the Jewell Trail from the Cog Railway off the Jewell Trail, above.

Base Station.

The Jewell Trail is a poplar access The river in the sky was gentle to 4000 footers, and I thought the trail that morning. The clouds opened up would be packed quickly after the last for me, and then closed in again with storm. I had left my own snowshoes my departure. That would certainly in my car. I was right. I wore MICROseem unusually synchronous, if every spikes, and stayed in the middle of moment of every day wasn’t synchrothe trail. The new powder snow on top nous as well. was pleasant and the packed snow However, early that morning, as I beneath was supportive. It was both drove west on Route 302, I wasn’t sure pleasing and practical. if it was a good day for hiking above In a mile, the snowshoe tracks the trees. A cold wind licked the tree veered left off the trail into the woods. tops, and moody clouds filled CrawI could see the tent through the trees

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You earn timberline on the Jewell Trail, and when I finally got there, the reward was equally substantial.

The early morning sun had just risen above the snow ridge above, and was shining on the tops of the snow-laden stunted spruce around me. The sky above had cleared. As I climbed above timberline, I turned and saw a complete under-cast of puffy clouds to the west. In the distance, a shining white Mount Lafayette peeked above the

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My traction bit perfectly as I made my way up the trail to the junction with the Gulfside Trail, and turned north towards Mount Jefferson. A cold steady breeze from the north had materialized, and I put on my outer parka and hood. It was my desire to climb Jefferson, but as I walked north along the side of Mount Clay, the cold see HIKING page 22

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“March is the month that fashion minded young ladies. tries anglers’ souls.” My Apparently it has become apologies to Thomas Paine quite the in thing for ladies for the misuse of his famous to wear feathers in their hair. phrase, although I doubt The idea is not really new, as that he will mind too much.

Bill Thompson Native Americans were doing Despite more nasty weather this perhaps thousands of we are starting to get busy at the shop. years ago or better. The new fad seems A lot of folks are just stopping by for to have had its roots in Colorado and a quick fix in order to stave off cabin has now spread coast to coast. Not fever, however, there are those who just any feather will do. The feathers are getting ready for the new season of choice are those long genetic saddle and picking up a few flies and leaders. hackles that fly tiers use to tie dry This is the time of year when all flies. These long thin feathers are tied of our new merchandise begins to or braided into the hair as hair extenarrive. For Janet and I it is a little like sions. I am not a fan of "American Christmas every time the UPS driver Idol" but I am told that not only have pulls up in front of the shop. The first some of the lady contestants worn indication that an order is about to hackle extensions, Steven Tyler, one arrive comes after I have picked up of the judges, has also started wearthe mail at the post office. The bill ing them. usually arrives a couple of days before Whiting Farms, located in Delta the goods do.

Colorado is one of the country’s leadRecently, there has been a slight ing producers of genetic hackle for the surge in the sale of fly tying matefly tying industry. Due to the recent rial. Those who are more diligent demand for hackle from hair dresshave been tying flies all winter. Howers the company has been struggling ever those, like myself, wait until the to keep up with the demand, much to last moment to fill their fly boxes. I the chagrin of fly tiers everywhere. I have been tying all winter, but for had no idea how true this was until a one reason or another I haven’t got week or so ago. around to tying those basic flies that About two weeks ago we got a call I use most of the time. I guess I am from a lady in Oregon asking about going to have to kick it up a notch and the availability of Whiting hackle. As start tying for real. it turned out she owns a small comI have sold several rods recently. I pany that makes hair extensions and sold one this morning to a fellow from due to the scarcity had begun callConcord. Not that this is too unusual, ing fly shops all across the country in but he did drive up here in a snow search of hackle. At the time we were storm. Like I said people will do odd very low on stock and I was unable things when afflicted with cabin fever. to help her out. It occurred to me, We had a good time casting the rod after she had hung up that we had outside in the snow. Turns out his wife an outstanding order with Whiting. was away in Florida for the week and Janet called the company the next this was as good time as any to get a day to find out where our order was. new rod in the house.

Sure enough they were running about Fly shop haute couture two months behind on filling orders Fly shops across the country have because of the demand from the suddenly become the destination for see VALLEY ANGLER page 24

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Mount Monroe from the Jewell Trail. (ED PARSONS PHOTO) HIKING from page 20

breeze intensified. I paused. I saw how far it was over to Jefferson. Did I want to spend the next couple hours picking my way over there and back in this arctic breeze? There wasn’t as much snow as in past years, when a lot of the upper slopes were snow covered. There would be few shortcuts on smooth snowfields.

I had reached the northern end of the summit ridge of Mount Clay. I left the Gulfside Trail and started climbing up it. I had decided to just climb Mount Clay and walk south along it all the way, and descend to the top of the Great Gulf Headwall, then walk back to the Jewell Trail.

It was a great decision. The ridge

of Mount Clay (5533 feet) is a beautiful walk in the sky. The view down into the Great Gulf, and of Mount Washington and the northern peaks is spectacular.

Though often considered more of a shoulder than a substantial summit, Mount Clay should not be overlooked as the perfect destination on a hike up from the valley.

Twice before it had proven so for me. The first time I was alone in the winter and I had started up the Jewell Trail on a dark, cloudy day. I climbed above timberline to the Gulfside Trail, and started south along it, carefully walking from cairn to cairn in the thick cloud. Suddenly, as I reached the junction with the Mount Clay Loop, see next page

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makers of hair extensions. The fellow that answered the phone told Janet that it would probably be another month before they would ship our order. Fortunately it didn’t take quite that long and our order arrived about a week later. In the mean time we had two more calls from ladies looking for hackle; both from out of state.

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sure that most would agree that North Conway is not a hot bed of haute couture, but it is obvious that the fad has made its way to our part of the world.

Just yesterday I had another call from a young lady asking for hackle. I said: “Oh, this must be for your hair?” She said no that she was actually calling for her husband who was a fly tier. She was from Utah and she told me that there was none to be had locally and that she was forced to call shops on the east coast looking for hackle. My first reaction was, what a good wife to be calling around the country looking for feathers for his hobby. I mailed her out two capes this morning.

Needless to say the fly tying

industry has had a micro burst of added sales at a time when the industry has been down. Whiting has probably derived the most benefit, but a lot of small fly shops have benefited as well. It is doubtful if anyone is getting rich, except those clever ladies who were smart enough to get in on the ground floor of making hackle hair extensions. I have searched the Internet for some pictures of girls wearing the extensions and I must admit it does look cute. As for Steven Tyler, well you be the judge.

See you on the river.

Bill and Janet Thompson own North Country Angler in North Conway.

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Country Ecology: Maple sugaring Some folks are registering apparent changes in maple sap production in recent years. Seasons start earlier and terminate earlier, being increasingly shorter in duration. For local family farmers that have been tapping for generations, they happen to know particularly well what they witnessing. They’ve been taking full notice of such things with their personal, familiar environmental knowledge, and it is not entirely in cash accounts that they have been sensing change in a very immediate sense. I personally regard the sensitive sugar maple as the “oyster of the woods,” since the tree species needs such good conditions to be present at all in the forest setting.

University of New Hampshire professor Barrett Rock can point to five indicators that the region’s sugar maples are under stress. Rock, is a professor of forestry and botany at the University of New Hampshire, and has studied New England’s woodlands for decades. He sees decreased levels of sugar in springtime sap as determined by the number of gallons of sap needed to make a gallon of syrup. In the past, it took between 32 and 35 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup, while it now takes between 45 and 50 gallons of sap to make that same delicious treat we pour over blueberry pancakes.

He also sees more muted fall displays over the past seven years.

Causes include low-sugar content in the sugar maples’ leaves prior to the onset of the fall color display, and lack of early frosts in September, which are due to increasingly longer growing seasons and other abnormal weather conditions, such as torrential rains, high winds, etc. Both of these factors are likely due to recent temperature increases in the region of nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1899.

He relies on spectrometer analysis of leaf color from satellite photos.

While he means “seen” in a scientific sense, this is based on three years of data about such things as foliage color measured by spectral analysis of satellite photos. “You get numbers that tell you how red the foliage is, how orange the foliage is,” he said. “Since 2003, we just haven’t had a typical fall color display. They’ve been muted, they’ve been delayed.”

Then, he sees cellular levels of damage in foliage across the growing season, resulting in low moisture contents in leaves and canopies as measured by field spectrometry and wet weight/dry weight measurements. He attributes the maple trees’ problems

largely to the effects of climate change worsened by human activity, and say it is was predicted years ago but is now occurring faster than expected — instead of 20 years out. Sugar levels of 3 percent used to be not uncommon.

Now, similar trees have sugar levels around 1 percent. That is a shock to the producers.

“I think there’s a general sense within the forest community that we’re seeing the beginning of the loss … of sugar maples,” said Rock, in his remarks to reporter David Brooks of the Nashua Telegraph which were then reproduced in the UNHtoday newsletter.

For myself, I have only yellow fall colors in my large sugar maples around my Tamworth home and in the woodlot, due to the anthracnose fungus.

Increased occurrence of fungal leaf pathogens, apparently due to our milder weather systems allows over-wintering of fungal spores. These fungal diseases reduce the amount of sugar left in the leaves prior to leaf drop. I can readily attest to that; I still await a return to the autumnal glory these old sugar maples along Bryant Road were once notable for. Their being previously overtapped doesn’t help matters any, either, which now affects their present health.

A dozen members of the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association are helping Dr. Rock out, donating samples of sap to be chemically tested. They’re interested because the decline means sugar shacks have to boil more gallons of sap to produce the same amount of syrup.

Overall, syrup production hasn’t declined because its price has been high, due largely to the situation in Quebec, which makes 80 percent of the world’s maple syrup, if you didn’t know that. It means more trees are being tapped with more aggressive methods often used up there, including vacuums to pull out the sap, which we would probably never do here in New Hampshire. But Rock feels this just adds pressure to the entire region’s sugar maples.

However, a decline in sugar maples will never end our spectacular fall foliage season, because other species’ flaming brilliance, such as the ubiquitous red maples, change each fall to create most of the color that we see. I have also noted that sugar maples are far more common in New York state and Vermont, due to their soils having a different geologic origin, creating a more basic soil pH which makes the sugars’ presence there more predominant.

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

85 PLEASANT STREET, CONWAY • 447-2404

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

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

HOLY SCRIPTURE - TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SUNDAYS: Holy Communion; 9:30 am Sunday School; 9:25 am Bible Study; 11:00 am

All Are Welcome!

WEDNESDAY 7:00pm Prayer Meeting

Healing Service 1st Thursday Monthly 12:00 pm

In Communion with Jesus Christ

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

Baha’i Faith “Wert thou to attain to but a dewdrop of the crystal waters of divine knowledge, thou wouldst readily

realize that true life is not the life of the flesh but the life of the spirit. For the life of the flesh is common to both men and animals, whereas the life of the spirit is possessed only by the pure in heart who have quaffed from the ocean of faith and partaken of the fruit of certitude. This life knoweth no death, and this existence is crowned by immortality.” _ Baha’u’llah

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

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Route 5, Fryeburg, Maine

All are welcome to attend

Unitarian Universalist

Thursday: Adoration 5:30pm; Mass 6:30pm

Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes

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

“A Welcoming Congregation”

Sunday, March 27th “This I Believe” 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

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River Church Sunday Celebration Service 10am Wednesday Evening Service 6:30pm

Thursdays: Symphony of Prayer— 7pm at the church Breadbasket Food Pantry: Second & Third 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

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 Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Donald Derse of No. Conway Ellen Hayes, music ministry

YOU’RE WELCOME HERE

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

The Conway Village Congregational Church

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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

Pastor: Rev. Gilman E. Healy

Sermon: “Gushing”

Favorite Gospel Hymn:

Take My Life, God, Let It Be (TUNE: CANONBURY)

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

United Church of Christ

Rev. Martell Spagnolo

Roger Miklos, Minister of Music

“The Brown Church” Welcomes You! Worship Services & Sunday School 10 am • Child Care

Sermon Title: “Leave Your Jug Behind” This week’s readings include: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, John 4:5-42 Bible Study: Wednesdays at 6:30pm

132 Main Street, Conway, NH 03818 603-447-3851• www.thebrownchurch.org

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

2905 White Mtn. Hwy. North Conway, NH

603-356-2535 ourladyofthemountainsnh.org

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UUFES to hold Holocaust Remembrance Service Breadbasket Food TAMWORTH — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope will hold its second annual Holocaust Remembrance Service, Sunday, April 3, at 2 pm at the fellowship’s meetinghouse located at 30 Tamworth Road (on the corner of Route

113 and Main Street ) in Tamworth Village.

All are invited to attend this educational, moving, and inspiring service, which will be conducted by members of the Jewish Community. Call 323-8585 for more information.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hosts meditation group, book group TAMWORTH — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope in Tamworth is host to two new groups.

A Zen Buddhist meditation group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a seated (either on cushions or a chair) 20 minute silent meditation, 10 minute silent walking meditation, followed by a 20 minute silent meditation. Following the meditation there is a Dharma talk focusing on Sylvia Boorstein book: “It’s Easier Than You Think, The Buddhist Way to Happiness.” All are welcomed.

The UUFES Book Group meets every Monday morning from 10 a.m. to noon at the meetinghouse For information about the upcoming meeting call George Anderson at 986-3792. The group started a new book on or about March 7, “Long Walk to Freedom” by Nelson Mandela. The group takes its time with each book, encourages conversation and varying view points. The Meetinghouse of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes, is located at 30 Tamworth Road (corner of Main Street and Rte 113) in Tamworth.

South Tamworth United Methodist Church

Mt. Washington Valley Jewish Community

9 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; We’re on Rte 25 in S. Tamworth Village

Chavurat HeHarim * Fellowship in the Mountains

We have a worship service the 3rd 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

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

Faith Bible Church

Pantry offers cooking class Monday evening

CONWAY — The cooking class sponsored by the Breadbasket Food Panty at the River Church in Center Conway has been rescheduled to Monday, March 28.

The free, hands-on class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Guest Chef Sandy Thoms will be presenting a chicken stir fry and apple-fig compote. She will also be teaching how to plan and cook a nutritious meal for a family of four for under $10.

The River Church is located at 2600 East Main Street in Center Conway, directly across from McSherry’s Nursery. To register for the class, call Louise at (207) 935-3209.

East Fryeburg Church of Christ

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

SERVICES: Sunday: 9:30 AM - Bible School 10:30 AM - Church Wednesday Nights 6 PM - Bible Prayer Meeting

SERMON: “WELL SAID”

WORSHIP & Sunday School 10am • NURSERY CARE

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

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

Rev. Sage Currie • Choir Dir., Greg Huang Dale

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

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

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

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

CHOCORUA COMMUNITY CHURCH 10 am Worship and Sunday School Adult study group at 11:30 am

“Thirsting for God” “You Are Welcome!”

Holy Epiphany Liberal Catholic Church

Saint Andrew’s-in-the-Valley The Episcopal Church of Tamworth & The Ossipee Valley

Sunday Worship 8am and 10am An open and inclusive community Welcoming all Handicap accessible

Join us for the joys and rewards of Lent.

678 Whittier Rd. (Old Rte. 25) The Rev. Heidi Frantz-Dale, Rector

Tamworth Phone 323-8515

The Valley Christian Church A Bible Based Church

SUNDAYS 10:00 am- Morning Worship Jr Church after praise & worship Nursery available MONDAY NIGHTS Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Women’s Bible Study & Fellowship 6:30 pm.

Rev. Kent Schneider, 662-6046

Come join us as we worship Jesus the Christ!

www.chocoruachurch.org Located on Route 113, east of Route 16

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

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your compliments are genuine and unselfish. Though you have no ulterior motive, some who are not used to such niceties may be skeptical. In time, they will understand what a treat it is to know you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Celebrate your assets. A quiet acknowledgement of your considerable talents and accomplishments will boost your self-esteem. You can do so privately, so as not to seem overly self-centered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s a basic human need to be listened to and understood. You focus intently on your loved ones as they express themselves freely. The level of attention you give is a gift to be treasured.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

People are not perfect, as much as you would like to believe that some are. The one you put on a pedestal will eventually have to come down. Everyone is equally worthy of a good life, including you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 26).

This year you’ll feel like you’re starring in your own movie, and the other characters are playing their roles much to your satisfaction. The personal gain that befalls you this month is well deserved.

May brings unusual visits and/or visitors. June brings mental expansion.

There’s financial luck in August. Gemini and Scorpio people are your adoring fans. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 43, 24, 2 and 35.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You feel compelled to open your heart to those who are very different from you. That’s why you have friends from all over the world. You are an unofficial ambassador for global peace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You experience time very differently from the way another person experiences it.

Regardless of the misunderstandings you may have had in the past, you’ll sync up once again today and start fresh.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You matter in your community, and you’ll have a real sense of your importance to others now. It may even seem that the outside world appreciates you more than your inner circle does.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your respect and admiration are the prizes another person will work for. Your compassion won’t allow you to make this person work too hard, but some degree of effort will be good for all involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t have to have much in common with others in the group in order to be comfortable. If you’re very different from the rest, it only means that they need you all the more. Diversity makes a group stronger.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are such a giver that sometimes you forget to be a good receiver. It will be essential to your happiness and to the wellbeing of a special relationship that you receive as graciously as you give.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you bottle up volatile feelings, they will likely come out in one gigantic emotional release -- not pretty. So defuse strong feelings through exercise, writing in a diary, meditating or talking to friends.

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Today is Saturday, March 26, the 85th day of 2011. There are 280 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 26, 1911, American playwright Tennessee Williams (“The Glass Menagerie,” ‘’A Streetcar Named Desire,” ‘’Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”) was born in Columbus, Miss.

On this date: In 1804, the Louisiana Purchase was divided into the Territory of Orleans and the District of Louisiana.

In 1827, composer Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna.

In 1874, poet Robert Frost was born in San Francisco.

In 1892, poet Walt Whitman died in Camden, N.J. In 1917, the Seattle Metropolitans became the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens.

In 1979, a peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (men-AH’-kem BAY’-gihn) and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and witnessed

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In 1997, the bodies of 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate techno-religious cult who’d committed suicide were found inside a rented mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

One year ago: The U.S. and Russia sealed the first major nuclear weapons treaty in nearly two decades, agreeing to slash the former Cold War rivals’ warhead arsenals by nearly one-third.

Today’s Birthdays: Conductor-composer Pierre Boulez is 86. Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor is 81.

Actor-director Leonard Nimoy is 80. Actor Alan Arkin is 77. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (puh-LOH’-see) is 71. Actor James Caan is 71. Author Erica Jong is 69.

Journalist Bob Woodward is 68. Singer Diana Ross is 67. Actor Johnny Crawford is 65.

Rock singer Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) is 63.

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Country singer Dean Dillon is 56. Country singer Charly McClain is 55. TV personality Leeza Gibbons is 54. Actress Ellia English is 52. Actress Jennifer Grey is 51. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen is 51. Actor Eric Allan Kramer is 49. Basketball Hall of Famer John Stockton is 49.

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DAILY CROSSWORD

BY WAYNE ROBERT WILLIAMS

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Where Quality Prevails. Interior/Exterior.

Fully Insured. Reasonable Rates.

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447-2158

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207.793.2567 Fully Insured

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Quality & Service Since 1976

603-356-6889

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Commercial, Residential, Industrial

DUVAL ELECTRICAL Contractor

Generator Hookups New Homes Remodeling

Conway Office 603-493-7527 Dave Duval

Hurd Contractors

RODD

Roofing MW Valley since 1984 North Conway 447-3011

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

Roofing • Siding • Flooring

Animals DOGGIE PLAYGROUP

Kitties too! Pet sitters/ Pet taxi.

Bonded and insured. Barbara Hogan. 383-9463.

#1 Animal Care Resort Karla's Pet Rendezvous

"Where your Pet is on Vacation too!" Overnight Care, Doggie Daycare, Bathing & Styling Salon, & Self Service Dog Wash! www.karlaspets.com 603-447-3435.

AKC Shetland Sheepdog puppies (Shelties) sables and tri-colors, home raised, champion sired $800 www.illusionfarm.com (207)935-3197.

ANIMAL Rescue League of NHNorth- Cats, kittens, dogs, and pups looking for a second chance. 603-447-5955 conwayshelter.org.

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

Tim DiPietro

ELECTRIC

Animals #1 A Petlovers Service who Let The Dogs Out?

ROOFING

Newly remodeled salon and pet care center. Grooming, daycare and doggie bed and breakfast in a fun, clean, happy environment at prices you can afford. Call Auntie Cindy @ 447-5614.

AUNTIE MARY’S PET SITTING

Provides in-home pet care in the Conways, Tamworth, Albany, Madison, Eaton, Freedom and Fryeburg, ME. Insured and bonded. Call Auntie Mary at 986-6192 or 447-3556.

AUSTRALIAN Shepard, free to good home- 2 years old male.

Very well trained. Great with kids, great with animals. Neutered, all shots.

Jim (603)986-6167.

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.

CCKC Obedience Classes, Free dom, NH. Start 3/29/11. FMI Kris (603)323-7354.

COMING WHEN CALLED CLASS

April 14th, 5:45pm at Telling Tails Training Center in Fryeburg.

Cost is $25. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for more information.

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Many levels starting April 16th. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for more information.

DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP spaying and altering your dog or cat? 603-224-1361, before 2pm.

DOG TRAINING CLASSES ~ FRYEBURG

For all ages and abilities. Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for more information.

HARVEST Hills Animal Shelter, 5 miles east of Fryeburg, 1389 Bridgton Rd. Rte.302.

207-935-4358. 30 loving dogs and kittens and cats available.

All inoculations, neutered.

10am-6pm, Mon. & Fri., 10am-3pm, Tue., Wed., Sat., Sun., closed Thursdays.

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.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, parents on premises, dark red blockheads, females $650 males, $600. N.Fryeburg (207)697-2684.

HARVEST Hills Thrift Shop.

Open daily, closed Thursday, new hours. 10am-3pm.

LOOSE LEASH WALKING CLASS

April 7th, 5:45pm at Telling Tails Training Center in Fryeburg.

Cost is $25.

Go to www.TellingTailsTraining.com or call 207-642-3693 for more information.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance 603-447-1373 MISHAWUM Farm in Freedom offering equine boarding, leasing by month, lessons (English, Western, driving) all with chance to show. www.mishawumhorses.com 603-986-1850 MISSING Cat: Long haired, black and tan, long bushy tail.

Answers to Oliver, but is skittish. Last seen on Friday, March 18 in the area of Drift Rd., Fryeburg (Mobil on the Run store, Post Office area). Please call Kelly at (207)935-2870 with any info.

...ONE DOG AT A TIME Obedience training and problem solving. Call Dave @ 986-6803 TICA Siberian kittens, hypo-allergenic, dog like personalities, vet checked, vaccinated $800 www.illusionfarm.com.

(207)935-3197.

Announcement ARE you one of 60 million people with no Health Care?

Wednesday, March 30th 7pm, Eastern Slopes Inn, learn how you can protect your whole family for as low as $49.95/mo.

Guests will receive a free prescription discount card. For more information call Sean at 978-235-5036.

Come One - Come All Vendors and Yard Sale Enthusiasts

Moultonboro United Methodist Church Annual Church Fair. We do the advertising and you do the selling. Rent a space for $20.00 on June 25th from 9am to 2am. You supply tables and tent tops if desired.

Food booths will be operated by the Methodist Church.

Call 603-476-5152.

ST. JUDE'S NOVENA

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker for miracles, pray for us.

St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised Thank you St. Jude.

C.D.

Announcement ST. JUDE'S NOVENA

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker for miracles, pray for us.

St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for 9 days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised Thank you St. Jude.

M.A.G.

Appliances GE washer dryer set, commer cial grade, 5 years old, extra large capacity. Good condition. $400/set. (603)323-2092.

Auctions AUCTION

By Gary Wallace #2735 Saturday March 26th 4pm preview 2pm, Rt16 Ossipee, NH- Fine paintings, 14k Rolex watch, Sterling silver, antiques, Oriental porcelain and more- see www.wallaceauctions.com. tel 603-539-5276public invited.

ESTATE Auction April 2nd 4pm to aid in settling the Abbott Estate, Conway, NH.- Fantastic collection- of toys plus antiques from the home- see our online listings at www.wallaceauctions.com. Gary Wallace Auctioneers Inc. Rt16 Ossipee, NH. Preview 2pm Saturday on April 2nd and April 1st Friday preview 11am to 2pm- storm date 4/9- 4pm call 539-5276 lic #2735 NORTH Country Auctions. Auction being held April 16th. Consignments wanted. Boats, cars, heavy equipment, misc. Call broker 603-730-2260.

Autos 1989 Fleetwood Cadillac. 88k original owner miles. New tires, brakes, tune-up, new sticker. $2500/obo. (603)447-1755. $2500 1995 Saab 900SE convertible, 109k, 5 speed, red and black, new tires, clean.

(603)730-2260.

1996 Corvette, black/ tan, loaded, glass roof, low miles, fast. $12,500. (603)356-7284.

1996 FORD F-150. 7.5 MM plow, 133,000 miles. $2000/obo.

(603)356-4765.

2000 Audi A6 AWD, loaded, $6000/obo; 2008 Chrysler Convertible, Crossfire, $20,000/obo, 603-449-2164. $9000 2000 GMC C6500 Series, Cat diesel, 6 spd, 3 cord dump, 18’ bed. (603)730-2260.

2000 Subaru Forester awd, auto, ac, p/w, cd, maroon, brand new tires. Looks great- runs great. $4100/obo. Visa/ MC accepted. Bryan (603)520-9033.

2001 Honda CRV auto, 4 w/d, 130k miles. $5400.

(603)356-6250.

Autos AUTO WAREHOUSE Auto Sales & Repair Eastern Spaces Warehouse East Conway Road Hermansonsautowarehouse.com 05 Dodge Durango, 4x4, 8cyl, auto, white...........................$8,500 04 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, gold.............................$7,900 04 Chrysler T&C, 6cyl, auto, gray ............................................$6,750 04 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, maroon .......................$7,500 03 GMC Envoy, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, blue......................................$5,900 03 GMC Sierra, 4x4, 8cyl, auto, pewter .................................$7,900 03 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 6cyl, auto, green ..........................$6,900 02 GMC Yukon, 4x4, 8cyl, auto, pewter .................................$5,900 02 Jeep Gr Cherokee, 4x4, 8cyl, auto, black...........................$5,750 02 Subaru Legacy AWD, 4cyl, 5sp. White ...........................$5,250 01 Monte Carlo SS, 6cyl, auto, blue.......................................$6750 01 Subaru Legacy, AWD, 4cyl, 5sp, green ...........................$5,900 01 VW New Beetle, 4 cyl, 5sp, silver .......................................$4,250 Our vehicles are guaranteed to pass inspection and come with a 30 day mechanical warranty. In house financing with 50% down payment. Please call John or Michael at 356-5117.

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

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

I buy cars, trucks, SUV, foreign or domestic. 2000 or newer. No junk. Call (603)387-7766.

Business Opportunities 1500 sq ft seasonal store with kitchen and ice cream take out on Kancamagus Highway. All equipment included. Please call (603)447-8435 FMI.

Child Care CONWAY- 1 immediate open ings ages 6 wks– 6 yrs . M–F 6:30am–5:30pm. Lots of TLC, playtime, learning, meals & snacks. Title 20 accepted (near Ham Arena). Call Tammy (603)447-2664.

EFFINGHAM Daycare in business for 20 years has 2 openings, lots of TLC, playtime and learning. Meals and snacks included. Title 20 accepted. Call Elaine FMI (603)539-7574.

Crafts CONWAY INDOOR GROUP MALL

The best hidden treasures in the valley. Appliances! Books! Furniture! Collectibles! Jewelry!

Men’s & women’s fashions.

Lay-a-way. Booth rentals available. Something for everyone.

1 mile south of the Kanc, next to Produce Depot.

(603)515-6056.

For Rent 2-4 bedroom long term and seasonal. Starting at $750 call 603-383-8000, anne@fgpm.com.

2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited: V8, 4x4, sunroof, all extras, 116k. Looks & runs great. $6800.

(603)662-6838.

2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6/ standard. 136k, 2nd owner. New front tires, breaks. Asking $12,000. (720)933-0218.

RICKER Auto Salvage- Buying complete junk vehicles and light iron over the scale. Buying aluminum, brass, copper, lead radiators. 323-7363.

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

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For Rent Are you looking for an apartment in the Wolfeboro, Ossipee, Tamworth, Effingham , or Wakefield area? We’ve got the largest selection around of apartments ranging from basic Studios starting at $450/mo to Luxury Townhouses for $895/mo. Looking for something in-between?

We’ve also got 1 and 2 BR apartments ranging from $495-$715/mo, as well as mobile homes. Something sure to fit your needs and your budget. We offer short term or long term rentals.

No pets please!

Contact us Mon.-Fri. 9-5 (603)539-5577

ducoproperties@myfairpoint.net

BARTLETT Place– available immediately. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo unit overlooking river.

Wood fireplace, 3 season porch.

No pets. $950/mo plus utilities.

One year lease. One month plus security deposit. References required. Call Lynne, Mountain & Vale Realty, 603-356-3300 x2.

BARTLETT, large one bedroom, h.w., trash included. W/D on site. No pets/ smoking. $550/month. 986-5919.

CENTER Conway motel rooms.

Fridge, microwave, cable TV, Wi-Fi, $160/wk. (603)447-3720.

CENTER Conway- 2 bed apt, furnished, short term rental. $850/mo including all utilities.

No pet/ smoking. (603)447-3720.

CONWAY Duplex: 2 bdrm, office, living, dining, laundry room, 1.5 baths, enclosed porch. Trash & plowing, heat & hot water included. Non-smoking, no pets. $1200/mo plus security and references.

(603)662-6087.

CONWAY Davis Hill area 3 bedroom, 2 bath house available Apr 1 $1100/mo plus utils no smokers. Call Jeana @ Re/Max Presidential 520-1793 or jeana@mwvhomes.com CONWAY Rt. 16 efficiency cabins. Single room w/ kitchenette and bath. Compact/ convenient.

Starting at $425/mo. plus utilities. No Pets, no smoking.

Credit/ security deposit required. Call 603-447-3815.

CONWAY Village 2 bedroom, new bathroom, w/d, nice neighborhood $800/mo. No smoking, no pets (603)447-2152.

CONWAY Village one bedroom apt. 2nd floor corner, includes heat, hot water, parking, snow plowing, trash removal and storage unit $550/mo plus electric. No smoking. Security deposit plus references.

(617)549-3003.

CONWAY Village studio 2nd floor, walk to stores, bank, post office and library, includes heat, rubbish, plowing and parking.

Non-smoker, no pets, 1st months rent plus security deposit $545/mo. (603)986-7178.

CONWAY Village. One bedroom apartment. Private entrance. $695/mo incl. heating, plowing and off street parking. No pets.

References required. Call (603)383-4903.

CONWAY- 1 bedroom $550/mo. includes heat, h/w, trash, plowing. References, Security. No smoking/ pets. (603)447-6612.

CONWAY- 2 bedroom house with deck overlooking Pequawket Pond. Gas fireplace, dishwasher. From $735/mo plus utilities. Sorry no pets. References and deposit required.

(603)926-9850. See pictures at craigslist.com.

CONWAY/ Albany- 1+ bedroom, waterfront. Woodstove, propane heat, dogs considered.

Non-smoking $675/mo. Short term considered.

FMI www.grovescove.com Clay (603)986-4335.

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NICELY furnished private bedroom and bathroom available in large, fully furnished home in Conway Village. $525/month including utilities, internet, water & plowing. No dogs. Shared living room with fire place, plasma TV and leather furniture, newly remodeled kitchen and nice dining room. Home is 'For Sale'. Call 603-986-6082 for more info.

LOVELL: Very large apartment: 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, and livingroom with fireplace in new carriage house. $995/mo. includes electricity, laundry hook-up, and 50% of heat.

Mountain views and Kezar Lake access. No pets/ no smoking. 1 year lease/ first and security deposit/ reference check required.

(207)925-6586.

TAMWORTH: 1 br, 1st fl. river view apt. located in tranquil Tamworth Village, $615/mo, heat included, coin-op laundry, no pets (603)539-5577

REDUCED! Excellent Conway Village location- Sunny, bright downtown retail & office rentals from $297 to $793; 445 to 1295 SF. Private entries, ample parking and storage available. Visit http://bit.ly/JtRealty-c or call JtRealty (603)356-7200 x11.

CONWAY: 2 bd, 2 bath immacu late condo. $850/mo plus. Contact Dan at (603)356-9444.

Re/Max Presidential.

EFFINGHAM: Ryefield 1 & 2 BR apts. Open concept starting at $665/mo heat incl. No pets.

(603)539-5577.

FREEDOM- 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Beach rights. $1200/mo.

Security deposit/ credit check required. (603)520-8222.

FRYEBURG near schools, luxury 3 bedroom, 2 bath, tri-level townhouse. Finished basement, $1000/mo + security deposit. No pets. 207-935-3241.

FRYEBURG Village- 1 BR furnished studio apt, recently renovated, new floor and heat.

Shows beautiful, 1st floor. $650/mo plus heat. Other utilities included. No pets or smoking. Walk to the Academy (508)237-7261.

FRYEBURG, 2 bdrm., 1st. floor apt. Heat & h/w included. $700/mo. No pets. Call Paul Wheeler Re/Max Presidential (603)356-9444 ext. 206.

FRYEBURG- 2 bedroom ranch, $850/mo., close to town and schools. Call (207)935-3995, leave message.

FRYEBURG- In town, 1 bedroom large apartment, second floor, trash removal, plowing & heat included, No pets, $650/mo., call 603-662-4311.

FRYEBURG- Nice 2 bedroom, 2 level, w/d onsite, only $700/mo plus, references, A1 location.

207-935-3241.

FRYEBURG, NH/ Maine line, excellent location. Mountain views in new home. 1 bedroom, cable and Internet provided. $525/mo.

No pets. (207)415-1444, (207)256-8060.

GLEN- apt., heat included, small pet negotiable, no smoking, wifi, $550/month + security deposit. Available 3/7/11. Call (603)387-2228.

GLEN- 2 bedroom, riverside cottage, sundeck, on Ellis River, available 4/1/11, new living room floor, $650/mo plus utilities @ Parka Place.

(781)724-7741.

GORHAM, NH 2 bedroom $800/mo, heat and hot water included. Security deposit, references required. 1(800)944-2038.

GORHAM, NH Furnished (optional) 1 bedroom $650/mo, heat and hot water included.

Security deposit and references required. 1(800)944-2038.

HEATED- 2 bedroom, spacious, sunny, w/d hookups, no pets, no smoking, 1st floor. Security, references, $665/mo. Available 3/1/11. Berlin. (603)343-7912.

INTERVALE– 3 br, 2 ba $1350.00 includes heat. Carriage House with fireplace, garage, views call or 603-383-8000 or anne@fgpm.com.

INTERVALE private rooms: 1-2 beds, TV, fridge, Internet, utilities. Kitchen, phones, computers, laundry. $150-$175/wk (603)383-9779.

JACKSON- large 4 room apt.

Modern kitchen, w/d connection, heat, hot water included $775/mo. (781)789-9069.

LOVELL- Mountain views. Spacious 1 bedroom apt. with loft, small office. Includes heat, cable, wireless, trash & plowing.

Non-smoking, no pets. Security dep & references required. $600/mo. (207)925-6382.

MADISON 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile home, unfurnished, 1 year lease, $725/mo. plus utilities. Security deposit and credit check. Pets considered. Rich Johnson, Select RE (603)447-3813.

1 bedroom apartment- North Conway- Kearsarge Street.

Sunny, carpet, non-smoking, pets allowed, 450 sq.ft., w/d hookup, references needed; $650/month includes heat. Call Jan 356-6321 x6430, or Sheila x6469.

NORTH Conway 2 bdrm apt. No pets, $750/mo plus utilities.

(603)939-2462.

NORTH Conway 2 bedroom apt for rent, no animals, $725/mo plus utilities. (603)939-2462.

2 Bedroom- North Conway apartment, w/d available. Deck with views to Cranmore. References, non-smoking, no pets. $775/mo.

Call Sheila (603)356-6321 x6469 or Jan x6430.

TAMWORTH: Recently reno vated 2 bedroom cottage. Living room/ kitchen, 1 bathroom. Includes water, sewer, trash removal, parking and plowing. $675/mo. References required with credit check. Security deposit & 1 month rent.

(603)960-0280.

WAKEFIELD: 3 BR mobile home, near Belleau Lake, $645/mo plus util., 3 BR mobile home, $595/mo.

No pets.

(603)539-5577.

For Rent-Vacation 2 BD sleeps 6 North Conway Village; 2 BD sleeps 6 Condo in Linderhof. Both with in minutes to restaurants, Outlets and Mountains. Fully furnished, w/d.

Call now for April & May Promo’s (603)733-7511 or email Rentals@RWNpropertyservices. com.

3 bedroom Disney area 5 Star Time Share for Rent. $985/wk.

Contact Chris Pacheco: newyorkerinnh@aol.com.

BARTLETT; 2 bedroom, sleeps 8. Cable & internet.

Weekly, seasonal, 2 night minimum. (978)360-6599.

NORTH Conway 3 bedroom Carriage House $800/mo plus security. No pets or smokers.

Bill at Remax (603)387-3784.

CHOCORUA: Cozy 2 bedroom ranch in association; near beach, pets negotiable. $625/wk (207)329-6433.

NORTH Conway rooms for rent: Small inn, near Cranmore.

Mountain stream and waterfall on property. All utilities/ WiFi included. Non-smoking, no pets. (603)986-5418.

JACKSON, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, home. Views, screened porch.

Available seasonal, monthly. www.rentthebetty.com or (508)280-3801.

NORTH Conway Village- Charming 2 br, 1 bath apt. located in the heart of the village. $900/mo. includes heat & h/w.

Small pets welcomed. Call Mike (978)290-0979.

NORTH Conway- 4 room, w/d, close to center, furnished, $700/mo. plus utilities. 1 bedroom $550/mo. plus utilities.

(781)640-9421.

NORTH Conway- All new Studio in owner occupied Farmhouse, private driveway, great view of Hurricane Mountain, no pets, no smoking $450/mo (781)329-5455.

NORTH Conway- Completely renovated 1 bdrm apt. W/d, plenty of parking, nonsmoking, Reference required $700/mo. plus utilities. (781)953-9693.

IN town North Conway- Small 1 bedroom apt, $575/mo plus utilities, no pets, no smoking.

First month plus security (603)452-5153 leave message.

NORTH Conway. Live independently with room for a caregiver in this 2 BR 2 Ba ranch w/ new ADA bath & sit down shower.

Fully applianced kitchen with w/d. Pet door to fenced patio.

Full dry basement for storage.

Sunny year round porch w/ views to Moat Mts. Rt16, walking distance to shops, entertainment, parks, restaurants & hospital. $995/mo.

Joy@JtRealty.com, 603-356-7200 ext11. JtRealty.

OSSIPEE: 1 to 3 bdrm units including heat starting at $775/mo. Call Margie at Re/Max Presidential 520-0718.

SMALL house for rent. Ossipee area.

Call for details.

(603)998-6700.

TAMWORTH Room for rent in home with full bath. Must love dog! FMI call (603)923-3054.

TAMWORTH- 2 bedroom co tage, no pets. 1 month rent plus security. $700/mo.

(603)323-7671.

SEASONAL- prime locations 1-4 BR properties. Some slopeside units 603-383-8000, email anne@fgpm.com.

For Rent-Commercial

For Sale 2003 Yamaha Bruin 4 wheeler, 350cc, auto, 4x4, camo. Bearclaw tires and chains. $3200.

(603)730-2260.

4-10 Ply A/T tires 265/75/16 on Alcoa rims, 8 lug 70% tread $340. (603)834-3802.

8’ Alum. truck cap off 2006 GMC. 30” ht w/ racks- 2 side access windows. $500/obro.

(603)986-5798.

AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”.

BARN Sale March 26th 8am–4 pm Lord’s Hill in Effingham. Refrigerator, washer, dryer, table saw, router table, air conditioners, furniture, building supplies, small tools, sports equipment, and more.

BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box.

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver.

235-1773 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail).

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 BOX full of copper fittings, elbows, pipe, long skinny water lines, etc. BRO. (603)662-3799.

CARROLL COUNTY OIL

Cash discount, senior citizen discount, prompt deliveries, pre-buy programs. 539-8332.

Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665

DRY FIREWOOD

900 S.F. Retail/Business space availble in North Conway. Good traffic location. Call for details.

603-978-1417.

$250/cord, 2 cord min. $300/cord 1 cord. Cut, split 12+ months. Immediate delivery.

(603)323-8658.

AAA warehouse space up to 4000sf radiant heat, loading docks 14’ doors, Rt41. FMI 603-520-1645.

Firewood tree length. Sawed & Split. Dry firewood, free tree removal. Buyer of hardwood, soft wood stumpage. Insured.

(603)662-6018.

ALBANY, 29 RT113, near RT16, next to Coleman's in Leonard Builders building, conditioned office and warehouse spaces available, up to 10,000sf, excellent condition throughout.

Paved parking. Outdoor storage available. Call 603-651-7041 or 603-651-6980.

RETAIL & OFFICE NORTH CONWAY VILLAGE

Retail spaces 255 sq. ft. - 8000 sq. ft.

Office spaces $200 - $550 Call Sheila 356-6321 x6469

www.AttitashRealty.com/rentals COMMERCIAL Space, 1200 sq.ft. Electric, alarm, overhead door, excellent location. Call for more information (603)356-6329.

EVERGREEN LOGGING

FINE furniture: leather sectional living room set, 2 coffee tables set, TV stand, executive desk, dining room set and upright freezer. (603)447-3268.

FIREWOOD 4-U. Dry ash $225/cord. woodmut@gmail.com (207)890-6140. Member of MWVCC. FIREWOOD cut, spit and delivered. 16”, 18”, 20”, 22” $225/cord. 12”, 14” also available (603)356-5923.

FIREWOOD Green Firewood $175/cord Minimum 2 cord delivery

Was used as a backup only.

• 200 Watts RMS into 2 Ohms • 150 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms

• 1/4 inch input jack • Active/passive input select switch • Pre- and post-gain controls • Bright boost switch • Contour EQ switch • High and low active tone controls - shelving type • 7-band graphic EQ

List $659 Asking $325 603-520-4447 HAY, 1st cut, (603)383-8917.

$5/bale,

LR set 6 piece $300. LR chair $75. Deacon bench $75. Dryer $100. Office chair $20. PC work station $100. Pine dinette set $175. Farmers table $100. Bureau $50. Call (603)662-3700.

MAPLE kitchen cabinets with granite counters 38x152 with cranberry/ tan granite. Cinnamon flat panel door style with crown molding. Lowers 34.5”, uppers 34” with CM. Matching island. $4000/obo.

603-662-5509.

MOVING SALE Rental Fleet on sale. Snowboards, Elan skis, Dalbello boots at Boarder Patrol.

(603)356-5885.

MOVING sale: antique 5 draw tallboy/ mirror circa 1900, oak 5 draw double leaf teacher's desk circa 1950, caned chairs, books, tools, portable table saw/ aluminum horses, bench drill press, circa 1950's typewriters, cameras, telescope and more.

733-7671.

MOVING! All mattress sets, recliners, frames, priced so low, you can't resist. Great Quality and Service Sunset Interiors and Discount Mattresses 603-733-5268, (603)986-6389 NEED Cash? Sell your stuff on Ebay. We do the work. You get cash! 10 years experience.

ABCybersell (207)925-3135 Mike.

SEARS Proform 770 EKG treadmill. Great shape, come and try it out! $150. (603)447-2023 or (603)662-6087.

SKIS Blizzard magnesium 164's with IQ 4 binding system never used $380. Boots Dolomite size 9.5 never worn $350. X country Rossignol's 194 $80.

(603)733-7671.

SONY PSP portable video game, 7 games, case, original box. $100. (603)447-8483.

WORK top freezer 2 door, Stainless exterior, 30”X48” $500/obo.

Call Rick (207)462-5216.

Furniture

GRAMMIE’S ATTIC

Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver.

603-305-9763

INTERVALE, NH Rt. 16A/302See Johnsoncpa.com, “Office space for rent”. (207)636-7606.

OFFICE/ Retail space in Jackson, sunny, new interior in Jackson Village available May 1st.

Please call 986-0295 for details and information.

Now offering propane sales and service. Call or visit www.LymanOil.com Jesse E Lyman, North Conway (603)356-2411.

GREAT LOCATION

Amp/Speaker Combo Like new conditionless than 100 hrs of use.

207-925-1138

westernmainetimberlands.com

West Main St., Conway store closing sale. Now thru March 29th. New (used) furniture added to inventory along with lots of household items, artwork and collectibles. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Mon. & Tues.

10am-5pm. Any non-profit organization (you must show proof) is welcome to come help clean out the store free for the taking on March 30th, hours 10am-2pm. There will be box limits.

Rt16 Ossipee. Beautiful glass front commercial building near Hannaford, Tractor Supply and Rite Aid. $800/mo. Call: 539-2862.

For Sale For Sale PEAVEY TNT115

LYMANOIL.COM

AMAZING!

CASH & Carry blow out sale!

Chairs $5, sofas from $40 at the Glen Warehouse. 383-6665.

Free RICKER Auto Salvage- Buying complete junk vehicles and light iron over the scale. Buying aluminum, brass, copper, lead radiators. 323-7363.

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

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

by Abigail Van Buren

THREE MAY BE RIGHT NUMBER FOR ATTENDING SCHOOL PROM

DEAR ABBY: I am a female high school junior with many friends I love and a boyfriend I care for very much. A number of my friends are gay.

One girl, “Belinda,” is a year older than I am. She told me a couple of years ago that she is a lesbian. I have done everything I can to help her and support her. Last year, Belinda shared that she loves me more than as a friend. She would like to take me to the prom this year, and I would like to go with her.

Because I am already involved in a relationship with a boy, should I not be Belinda’s escort? If I go, how do I tell my parents? -- LOYAL FRIEND IN OHIO DEAR LOYAL FRIEND: It’s time you have another talk with Belinda and explain to her that you like her very much as a friend, but not in the same way that she feels about you.

Because you are already involved in a relationship, you and your boyfriend could (possibly) attend the prom with Belinda as a threesome -- but you should not be her “date.” If this turns out to be the solution to your problem, I’m sure your parents would have no objection to it.

DEAR ABBY: I am a widow. My husband and I enjoyed traveling all the years we were married. Since his death I’ve taken one trip to Florida alone. It was OK, but not the same, of course, without a loved one to share the experience. I really miss going places and seeing things.

My son and his family take lots of mini-weekend trips. I would love to be asked to go along occasionally. I am not sure if they don’t ask me because they can’t afford the extra ex-

pense of an additional person, or because they want privacy. I can afford to pay my own way. I don’t know how to let them know I’d love to be included once in a while.

I know there are trips for seniors, but I’m not good at mingling with new people. I have always been family-oriented.

The discomfort of traveling with a group of new people would outweigh the fun for me. What do you suggest? -- LITTLE BIT LONELY DEAR LITTLE BIT LONELY: Mention ONCE to your son and his wife that you’d love to be invited to go with them on an occasional mini-weekend getaway -- and that you’d be glad to pay your way. They may take you up on it. However, if they don’t, do not bring it up again.

I strongly urge you not to restrict yourself in making new acquaintances. Find new interests now that you are alone.

Fight the instinct to isolate yourself. If you don’t want to travel with a group of strangers, ask some of your women friends if they would be interested in traveling with you. There are exciting times ahead for you, but you must be willing to assert some independence and reach out.

DEAR ABBY: How do you respond if you’re dating a much older man and someone asks if he is your father? -THE YOUNGER WOMAN IN VERO BEACH, FLA. DEAR YOUNGER WOMAN: You just reply, no, he’s someone you’re dating. Say it with good humor and without being defensive. If there is a large age discrepancy, it’s a logical question.

Knowledgeable and dependable automotive technicians of all levels of experience, needed for our growing service department.

Applicants must possess a positive attitude and be able to work with others as a team. GM experience and/or inspection certificate very helpful but not required. Must be willing to learn. Own tools required.

Medical and dental plans available. Paid holidays, vacations and 401k.

Apply in person to Austin Woodward at Profile Motors, Inc., Rt. 16 & 112, Conway, NH, Serious inquiries only please.

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

Free T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

by Gary Trudeau

Help Wanted

Help Wanted OFFICE ASSISTANT

SEASONAL POSITION

1 Driver Service Person

North Conway Law Firm seeks Office Assistant. Organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail a must. Law Office experience not required, but a willingness and ability to learn and be a team player is mandatory. Part time position, 30 hours per week. For more info go to the employment page at coopercargillchant.com.

Email resume in confidence to Bryan Morin, Legal Administrabmorin@coopercargilltor at No phone calls chant.com. please.

Camp Assistant Cook. Full or part-time, mid June to Sept.

2nd. Assisting food service manager with various aspects of food preparation & cooking.

Person must be 25 years or older and have experience.

Send resume to Joemarist@hotmail.com or call the camp office at (603)539-4552.

ATTN: Work at Home United is expanding locally & looking for serious partners who want their own legitimate home business.

Free website, training, support, no selling, no risk! www.4Total-Wellness.com or Call 603-284-7556.

Must have clean driving record and be able to pass DOT screening and physical. Starting pay commensurate with experience. A good opportunity for the right person to work with a well established company.

Please contact:

AVON! Reps needed all States.

Sign up on-line. For details: avonnh@aol.com or 1-800-258-1815.

Maple Ridge Septic Service at 284-7117 for an application

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

DINING ROOM MANAGER

Help Wanted

BLACK CAP GRILLE is now accepting applications for our Sous Chef position.

Candidate should have 3 to 5 years experience as a lead line cook or higher. Stop by for an application at 1498 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway.

Ask for Josh.

DO you absolutely love animals? We do too! And we're looking for an energetic person just like you to help us at Karla's Pet Rendezvous. We've been in business for over 20 years and are ready to grow our team.

Find out more at www.karlaspets.com/employment.

The Stonehurst Manor is now accepting applications for a dining room manager. This is a salary position, paid vacations and Simple IRA Plan. Please call Heidi at (603)356-3113.

EXOTIC Dancers wanted, we offer a great earning potential, experienced or inexperienced (603)236-9488 Heavenly Bodies.

LICENSED REALTOR looking for steady income with benefits?

Are you amazing interacting with clients, comfortable with database management & graphics design, & detail oriented?

Assist a busy agent with all aspects of the business in this FT position. Send resume to Partner, PO Box 671, Intervale NH 03845.

Help Wanted

HOUSE PAINTING NEEDED House and decking painting/ staining including power washing. Referrals and proof of insurance required. Silver Lake, NH. Mary (9:00-5:00) 367-4535.

FT/PT position available in our GM parts department.

Candidates should be hard working, reliable, have good communication/phone skills, some computer knowledge and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must possess a positive attitude and be able to work with others as a team. Previous parts related experience helpful but not required. Must have clean driving record and be willing to learn. Medical and dental plans available for full-time employees along with paid holidays, vacations and 401K.

Apply in person to Barbara Altieri at Profile Motors, Inc., Rt. 16 & 112, Conway, NH. Serious inquiries only please.

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care.

Join our team and see what a difference you can make!

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

• Paramedic- Per Diem- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic; EMS Provider license; 1yr pre-hospital care (EMT-I or higher) • OB/RN- Per Diem- Must have OB experience.

• Medical Records Clerk- F/T Temp- To facilitate set-up, transition of paper records into the electronic system (Sequel Med). Requirements: medical terminology, data entry and office experience.

• RN/Case Manager- BSN required, Masters Degree preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking capabilities and outstanding internal and external customer relations skills. Previous case management experience with knowledge of benefit plans, insurance reimbursement and regulatory requirements desired. Clinical experience with ability to proactively interact with physicians on current and proposed care within an acute care environment required.

• Office RN- F/T- Previous office experience preferred. BLS required.

Willing to be a team player, NH License.

• Clinical Coordinator- F/T- RN with Wound Care exp. Resp. to coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing pref.

Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review.

• Physical Therapist- Per Diem- Min Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient exp pref. Current NH PT License and CPR Cert req. Wknd and Wkday cov.

• RN- F/T- ACLS, BLS & PALS and some acute care exp and critical care exp pref. Must take rotating call. Positive attitude, team player, computer skills and critical thinking skills required.

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

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Hampton Inn & Suites seeks Full Time Guest Services Agent The right candidate will maintain superior customer service skills and have a strong knowledge of the Mount Washington Valley and all of its amenities. This is a full time position and includes a full benefit package. Applicant must be flexible as the position includes holidays and weekends. Prior hotel experience required.

Please send resume to:

Part-Time Consumer Directed Assistant for a 23 year-old male looking for part–time support in the Wolfeboro community, building his skills while living independently. This fun loving young man is looking for someone to assist in daily living skills. and employment. He enjoys the outdoors, fishing and hunting, going bowling and to the movies. To apply please email your resume to ddavis@northernhs.org. (010-400).

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.

TOWN OF JACKSON Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector

thomas.spaulding@hilton.com

or to 1788 WM Highway, North Conway NH.

Immediate part-time, year round position available 10-15 hours per week. Seeking professional individual with accounting and significant computer skills capable of learning NH State and third party vendor provided software applications. Proficiency in MS Word / Excel / Outlook necessary. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing vehicle registration tasks, processing property tax transactions, preparing vital records and supporting election activities. Full job description available on the bulletin board at www.jacksonvillage.net. Salary commensurate with experience and benefits include pro-rated paid vacation, holidays and sick time.

MECHANIC wanted, must have own tools, (603)447-5900.

PARALEGAL

To apply, submit resume postmarked by April 11th to:

Town of Jackson, PO Box 336, Jackson, NH 03846 or email to: deptctc@jackson-nh.org

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: (Based in/around Fryeburg, Maine)

Campground Manager & Assistant Manager Responsibilities include managing all aspects of a river campground and busy river access facility. Objectives will include providing information / education to the public, maintaining the entire facility and coordinate parking / logistics. Some evening and nights may be required.

River Runner Responsibilities include leading and being part of a river clean up / maintenance crew along 50+ miles of the Saco River. An applicant must enjoy working the public and discussing proper river etiquette with river users. This position will also assist operations at Swans Falls and other river access facilities from Fryeburg to Brownfield Maine.

Other Positions, (full & part time)- River Clean Up Staff, Campground Staff, Weekend River Access, Personnel & Parking Attendants.

Resumes can be emailed to bobt@sacorivercouncil.org.

Applications can also be obtained at Saco Bound in Center Conway or Saco River Canoe & Kayak in Fryeburg.

Mail can be sent to: SRRC PO Box 363, Fryeburg, ME 04037

Tamworth School District Kenneth A. Brett School has an opening for a Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher (possibly including some Athletic Director duties) through June 2011 P.E. teacher certification preferred. Job Description and Application Procedure is available upon request Contact: Kathi Brown, Administrative Assistant at 323-7271 Application Deadline: March 31, 2011.

EOE

Busy general practice law firm seeks experienced paralegal for a possible spring job opening.

Candidate should have experience with civil litigation, probate, estate administration, municipal law, and real estate transactions. Ideal candidate should have excellent computer, writing and organizational skills, be detail oriented, be able to work independently and as a member of a team, have professional demeanor and be self motivated. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and job performance. Send resume in confidence to: Human Resources, The Law Offices of Thomas E. Dewhurst, III, PLLC, PO Box 518, Conway, NH 03818-0518 or email tdewhurst@dewhurstlaw.com

Help Wanted PART TIME MERCHANDISER

NH based service company looking for a part time individual, for our North Conway & Ossipee location (average 30-35 hrs per week), Must be self motivated, high energy and results oriented to handle the merchandising of floral products. Work entails handling of perishable product; lifting; bending; cleaning; watering; displaying; paperwork; etc. Individual must possess good communication; organizational & time management skills; have an “eye” for detail, and handle fast paced environment. Must work well independently and handle minimal weekend work hours as well as extended work hours during holidays. Prior retail merchandising a plus. Email res u m e s t o mejobs@keyfloral.com, fax to 603-626-1906 or fill out an application at www.keyfloral.com VITO Marchello’s Italian Bistro now hiring experienced Servers. Apply in person before 4pm. No phone calls please.

Ask for Toni.

WANTED Driver with Cargo van or pickup with cab (no SUVs) for vacation coverage, possibly other. Write: PO Box 51, Porter, ME 04068. Should live in Conway or Fryeburg area.

WANTED: Eastern Inns, Front Desk, easterninns@gmail.com 603-356-5447.

Home Improvements 1 CALL DOES IT ALL Ken Karpowich Plumbing and Remodeling.

Licensed and insured in ME and NH. Repairs, installations, demo to finish remodeling. Call for a free estimate. I will call you back.

800-356-0315, 207-925-1423.

Help Wanted Deli Cook Full or Part Time 5-Day Shifts ~ Year-Round Excellent Pay ~ Paid Vacation Salary range $400-$550/ week Call or apply at: Patch’s Market Glen, NH 383-9742

Always Ready, Always There.

Call your local Recruiter!

SSG Matthew Hawkins 603.340.3671

MACDONALD MOTORS Ford and Lincoln

CITY OF BERLIN New Hampshire The leading Resort in the Mount Washington Valley Come work in a fun and fast paced environment!

* Guest Service Agent/ Security *

• Friday and Saturday Overnights • Must have experience with working and dealing with the public • Must possess a professional demeanor

* Housekeeping Supervisor * • Must have experience in housekeeping-previous supervising experience a plus but will train the right candidate • Great organizational and people skills a must • This position requires weekend and holiday availability

* Housekeepers * • Energetic candidate with a STRONG work ethic • Weekends and holidays a must • Reliable with a friendly and outgoing attitude a must

* Servers * Bussers * Hosts * Kitchen Staff * Needed for both fast paced resorts!

Team players with a great attitude! We want you!

You may stop at the resort to pick up an application or email or mail resumes to slambert@redjacketmountainview.com or: RJMV Resort, Attn: Steve Lambert, PO Box 2000, North Conway, NH 03860

HOUSING COORDINATOR TEMPORARY FULL TIME The City of Berlin is accepting applications for the position of Housing Coordinator. This position will be of a temporary full time nature reporting to the City Manager for an undetermined length of time. There will be no benefits associated with this position. The primary function of this position will be to continue to address the issue of surplus substandard or blighted housing within the City of Berlin. Doing this involves competing for local, state and federal funds, obtaining and dealing with hazardous substance remediation funds via grant writing, managing any funds received, writing and administering various types of contracts, work with other City departments concerning housing issues and assist the Finance Director with tax deeded properties and manage the sale or demolition of these properties as determined appropriate.

Educational requirements include a college degree in fields such as engineering, project management or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid passenger motor vehicle operator license. Significant experience in project management and in writing plans, proposals and grants. The minimum requirements listed above may be satisfied by having any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job description is available at the City Manager’s Office (603-752-7532), Berlin City Hall, 168 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or on the City website www.berlinnh.gov. Letters of interest and resumes must be received at the City Manager's Office by Thursday March 31st, 2011 The City of Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.

has an opening in the Service department for a:

• Service Technician

Applicant must possess a positive attitude, have Service experience, and possess their own tools.

We offer free uniforms, very competitive wages, health and dental insurance, an excellent 401(k) plan, and provide a team oriented work environment.

For a confidential interview see Bill Crone (603)356-9341 EOE

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‘Adoptable’ clothes, goods boost second chances for shelter animals

BY DIANNE ZOPPA

Second chances are uplifting and Conway’s Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire-North (ARLNHN) is all about second chances, matching nearly 1,000 homeless pets with loving, new owners each year. In the spirit of “second chances” the organization’s two resale outlets, ReTails and Harrison House Resale Shop are providing much needed financial support and another go’ round for some great apparel and home goods ReTails located in the heart of North Conway at Norcross Place, is a bargain hunter’s paradise. It’s stocked with stylish women’s clothing, accessories and an eclectic mix of costume jewelry, all available at rock-bottom prices. There’s also a smattering of men’s wear, including some good looking warm – up jackets and golf shirts. The cozy shop, its racks and

shelves meticulously arranged, is situated on the lower level of the shopping center, across from the Courtyard Café.

Harrison House Resale Shop sits at the entrance of the shelter property on E. Main Street in Conway Village. Its inventory is varied, offering, household items, small pieces of furniture, books, casual family clothing, including kids’ wear and more. “It’s a perfect place for shoppers who appreciate bargains,” says Caroline Battersby coordinator of ReTails and Harrison House volunteers.

According to ARLNH-N Director Virginia Moore, both venues are assets to the shelter operations.

“Harrison House and ReTails rely on donated merchandise. Both venues are entirely staffed by volunteers, ensuring that proceeds of all sales benefit the animals,” said Moore. She notes that their Norcross Place retailing neighbors Ann and Robert Corbett of Courtyard Café are especially helpful and jeweler

Home Improvements

Instruction

Real Estate, Time Share

A. Jay VanDyne Contracting.

All aspects of new construction and old remodeling. Fully insured. Great references (603)662-7388. To view portfolio www.vandynecarpentry.com.

MARCH Special 2 for 1 Beginner pottery classes meeting Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm. 4 week class $95 includes materials.

367-4666 to reserve space.

EASTERN Slope Inn- Pool, new workout facility. Purchased for $9000, selling for $4000/obo.

(207)935-3454.

AM BUILDERS

Land

Full service contractor. All types roofing, siding, decks, remodeling, new homes and garages.

(603)323-7519 View our website: www.AddisonMasonBuilders.com COMPLETE services: Painting Int/ Ext. Carpentry, water damage, drywall, textured ceilings.

Fully insured. Great rates. EPA cert. Call Hank (603)662-6190 leave message.

ERIC J. Holden Interior/ Exterior Painting. Carpentry, drywall, water damage, free estimates, great rates. (603)452-8032.

GRANITE COUNTERS A quality job for a quality price.

Quality Marble and Granite, (603)662-8447.

Home Works Remodelers

All phases of construction, from repairs to complete homes.

“Building on reputation” (603)455-7115, (603)447-2402, homwrksrem@yahoo.com.

NEW Homes Garages Decks Remodeling, Roofing, 30yrs experience, fully insured. Jeff (207)583-6577, cell (207)890-7022.

Painting/ Powerwashing Professional quality. Commercial/ Residential. Interior/ exterior. All sizes. References, free estimates, insured.

(603)662-6117.

2 lots: Panoramic view from Cranmore to Pleasant Mountain. Near National forest at foot of Evans Notch. Frontage on 113 north. $50,000 each. Call Jim Layne (207)935-3777.

CENTER Conway. Location, Location, Location! Jct. of 302 and 113. 78 acres. $299,000.

603-367-8054.

STUNNING Mt. side view lot in Bartlett, overlooks Attitash. Septic and utilities in place. Appraised at $250k, asking $169k quick sale.

(603)387-6393.

Mobile Homes OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 2nd SUN. APRIL 3rd

Bring this ad and get added $1,000 off!

WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton, NH Exit 20 on Rt. I-93, Across from Lakes Region Factory Mall

Motorcycles

PROFESSIONAL Painting: 50% off all projects for 2011. Since 1998. Rob (603)726-6729.

1997 Harley Dyna low rider, 10k miles, excellent shape, $7500.

(603)540-0307.

ROOF WORK

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

All aspects of roof repair!

Entire roofs to small leaks, shingles, steel or flat roofs. Call Mike Lyons, a fully insured professional, serving MWV (603)370-7769.

Instruction DRUM LESSONS Exp. drum Teacher available for lessons. Any age/ beginners only. $30/hr. Call Mark 1-(978)429-5666.

FLYFISHING LESSONS on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240. www.mountainviewflyfishing.c om Learn to teach English as a second language and/ or learn Spanish in beautiful, eco friendly Costa Rica. Visit our web-site: globaltesolcostarica.com.

TUTOR- NH certified teacher with Masters Degree. 15 years experience. (603)986-5117.

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.

Real Estate IF you are looking to buy a house forget about the bank!

Look what 10% to 15% down with good credit you can buy with Owner Financing. A very nice condition, cozy, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath chalet on 1/2 acre lot in Birchview by the Saco, Bartlett for $185,500. For details and a visit call 603-383-9165 or 617-571-4476.

JACKSON SPECIAL 4000 sq.ft. home by owner for the discriminating buyer seeking that unique mt. location.

Mag. views, private, unique floor plan, billiard room, hot tub. 3 bdrm, 2 fireplaces, 2 woodstoves, lg. 2 story 5 car garage- screen house, many other amenities.

2.2a.

Asking $695,000. Call Motivated seller for private viewing.

(603)356-5109 or (603)387-2265.

FOR Sale deluxe one bedroom condo, week 42, at the Suites at Attitash Mountain Village, 1200 sq.ft. $11,000. By owner (207)251-4595.

Rentals Wanted

NORTH Conway room. Great location, include w/d, cable, electric and heat. $375/mo.

(603)356-2827.

SINGLE professional with large 10 room house to share. Looking for a couple housemates or small family to create affordable living. Open to pets, convenient location in Fryeburg area. FMI (207)441-8170.

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

A CLEAN HOME Preston’s Cleaning Service.

Cleaning residential/ commercial offices, spring cleaning and providing security checks. Free estimates, insured. FMI (603)356-5075.

Affordable Handyman Senior discounts, interior/ exterior painting, windows, sheetrock, carpentry. Insured. Gary (603)356-3301.

AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE CLEANING Vacation or Residential, Offices, and More Have It Maid Cleaning Services You can "have it maid"!

(603)452-8437 www.haveitmaid.net BIZEE B EE HOME SERVICES Professional Residential & Vacation House Cleaning, Laundry, Trash Removal & So Much More.

(603)447-5233 www.bizeebeeservices.com Custom Saw Milling Custom Planing Custom Kiln Drying Call for details Home Grown Lumber (603)447-3800.

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Services

Situation Wanted

Cleaning & More

PROFESSIONAL looking to caretake your property. Exceptional references. FMI (603)662-6192.

Vacation Rentals Private Homes Offices 24/7 Windows

SUNNY fenced-in garden plot provided in exchange for vegetables. Intervale Crossroads.

986-8188.

Carl & Dixie Lea 447- 3711 ~ credit cards accepted ~ ~ Est 1990 ~

LOOKING to rent your vacation property for the season or long term.

Call Anne @ (603)383-8000 or anne@fgpm.com.

Roommate Wanted

Tom Psaledakis will install a free battery in any watch purchased at ReTails.

“The community and area visitors have been supportive. In return, we want to provide them with unique values and a fun shopping experience, plus the gratification of knowing that their purchases help fund the care of orphaned animals waiting for their adopters,” adds Moore.

At ReTails, attractive outfits combining jackets, tops, skirts or pants and even jewelry are displayed around the shop. “Some of our volunteers have a true knack for pulling pieces from the racks and creating beautifully coordinated outfits,” said Coordinator Caroline Battersby. She says that the shop is so well organized and visual that often customers come in and don’t realize it’s a resale shop until they see the tags.

HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist.

Madison 367-8851. www.whitemountainhypnosiscenter.com.

LICENSED Caregiver available all shifts. Excellent references (603)539-1857.

MURDOUGH LOGGING & EXCAVATION

Land Clearing, Thinning, Excavation, Site work, Stumping.

Fully insured, free estimates.

(207)752-4771.

PEREIRA’S Perfection- Residential and commercial cleaning.

Spring, Fall cleanings, yard maintenance. Fully insured.

(603)973-4230.

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

PERSONAL CHEF Cooking, Baking, and also if needed Elder Care, cleaning, pet walking, sitting, etc. Call (603)730-7835.

PROCLEAN SERVICES Spring cleaning, windows, carpets, rental cleaning, condos, janitorial services, commercial, residential.

Insured.

(603)356-6098.

SMW CONSTRUCTION From decks to dormers, to roofing & siding, kitchen & baths.

Working with any budget.

(603)344-4374

SPRING CLEANING Interior, exterior, windows, painting, gardening, pressure washing and more. Contact Bob (603)730-2334.

THE HANDYMAN No job too small! Call George at (603)986-5284, Conway, NH.

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

WE-EBAY AND MORE Providing full-service ebaying to help you profit from your unwanted items.

Call (603)986-3277.

Wanted

Storage Space 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, ideal for small business.

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 Storage, household, autos, motorcycles, RVs, snowmobiles. Discounted Penske Truck rentals (603)383-6665 www.valleyauto.us MOUNTAIN Valley Self StorageConvenient Intervale location, minutes from NConway and Bartlett villages, affordable prices, many sizes available. Modern secure facility, call (603)356-3773.

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.

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

U-STORE-IT Seasonal Storage Available.

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

Wanted TOOLS WANTED I buy hand & power tools. Cash waiting, Ossipee. Call David (603)539-2314.

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER “That’s What We Do”- Highest prices paid! Rt16- 2 miles below Conway. 603-447-8808.

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.

FULL over full bunk bed. Jr. kid’s skis.

Reply to beachbonddl@sbcglobal.net.

GOLD OVER $1,400/0Z.!

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.

WE buy complete estates- large lots- collections, antiques- estates our speciality- library lotsattic and barn lots. Prompt and confidential services. Outright offer- contact Gary Wallace 603-539-5276 or nhauction@roadrunner.com We are located on Rt16 in Ossipee, NH. Quantity and price no limits- ask about our auction services too?

Yard Sale MOVING INDOOR ESTATE SALE

Costume & 14k gold jewelry, vintage, collectibles, sterling, designer clothes, funiture, antique wrought iron Italian chandelier, one of a kind. Must see!

86 Adam Circle, off Old Mill Rd., near Conway Lake. Saturday 8am-4pm, (603)447-1808. Directions to sale, there will be NO signs posted. Take Rt.113 toward Fryeburg. Turn right at Mill Street (Veteran’s Triangle), pass lake, 1st street turn left.

Next street on right will be Adam Circle.

MOVING/ garage sale Saturday 3/26 8-11:30am, 40 Middle Ledge Road Glen. See Moving Sale ad in this paper for items.

Dick 733-7671.

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Kenneth P. Miller

ReTails volunteers Judy Kennedy and Caroline Battersby in the ReTails shop with Conway shelter alumni Buster Kennedy. from preceding page

Prices in single digits are bargains for wardrobe staples like black, khaki or white pants, jackets, knit tops, blouses and sweaters. And with “vintage” as a fashion buzzword, the ample selection of “second chance” jeans could be a true find.

There’s also an array of businessappropriate attire, a selection of plussize apparel, and costume jewelry pieces range from $2 to $5. On a recent afternoon, the display included silver hoops, delicate filigree hanging earrings, bead and chain necklaces and a variety of rings and novel cufflinks.

“Costume jewelry is a big seller, so we always welcome new offering from donors,” said Batttersby.

Area residents Judy Kennedy and Suzanne Federer are among the corps of resale store volunteers. Judy, pet parent to Buster, a Golden Chow mix adopted from the shelter, was prompted to volunteer by her friend, ARLNH-N board member Anita Burroughs. Suzanne’s inspiration came from her granddaughter Althea’s compassion for shelter animals. Nine year-old Althea requested that instead of Christmas presents, she wanted money to buy needed items for the homeless shelter pets. “We brought the gifts to the shelter and we were moved by the experience, so we offered our time,” recalls Suzanne,

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whose husband Tony also volunteers each week helping with the cats.

Battersby is a long-time animal rescue advocate who followed the example of her daughter Dianna, a city court judge in Muncie, Indiana.

Dianna, also a registered nurse, volunteers her skills to assist animal rescue. Caroline and her husband share their home with five adopted felines, Ashley, Bennington, Harriette, Dartmouth, and Fancy, all rescued through Dianna’s work.

Both resale shops are in ongoing need of seasonal clothing that’s clean, stain-free and in good repair. Donations are tax-deductible. Harrison House Resale Shop, at the shelter, 223 East Main Street, (Route 113) Conway Village, is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Merchandise donations are accepted during business hours and special pick-ups can be arranged by calling 447-5955.

ReTails, on Norcross Place’s lower level, Main St. North Conway, is accessed from either Main Street or from the building’s rear parking lot.

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Merchandise donations are accepted during business hours. For more information about the resale shops call 447-5605.

To learn more about adopting a deserving animal or to donate or volunteer visit www.conwayshelter.org.

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football and baseball at Deering High School. His love for skiing began in the late 1930s at Pleasant Mountain (now Shawnee Peak) where he skied yearly (except for the war years) through 2007, then in his 80s. He was a member of the ski patrol and later taught skiing for the Hans Jenni Ski School for many years.

He was very active in the Pleasant Mountain Ski Club and also the Mount Washington Valley Ski Educational Foundation. An outdoorsman, Ken climbed all the 4,000-foot peaks in New Hampshire and was often seen climbing Pleasant Mountain with his beloved Newfoundlands. After retirement, he indulged his love of golf winning the Club Championship at Lake Kezar Country Club at the age of 80.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years; his son, David and wife, Mary; granddaughters, Hannah and Molly, of North Conway; his sister, Shirley Miller Dunning, of Cromwall Conn.; his brother Stuart, of Loveland, Colo. and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held May 7 at Shawnee Peak at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Androscoggin Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME, 04210.

Helen Therese Murphy Helen Therese Murphy, 94, of North Conway, died peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2011.

Born in Roslindale, Mass., Helen moved to North Conway upon retirement from the Department of Employment Security in Massachusetts. She built her home on Grove Street where she happily resided for over 30 years. She lived at the Merriam House at Memorial Hospital for the last three years.

Helen loved to travel the United States and made friends wherever she went. Many of these friendships lasted until the end of her life. She was a prolific pen pal. She enjoyed skiing with her dad in her younger days, as well as attending baseball

and football games. Her passion, however, was nature and animals. She was an avid bird watcher and adored cats above all creatures.

Helen leaves no family members, having now joined them all. She does, however, leave the loving family of caregivers she came to know at the Merriman House, as well as friends in the Valley and abroad. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 29, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway. There will be no visiting hours.

The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

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Kenneth P. Miller, 86, husband of Margaret (Peggy) Alexander Miller, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Auburn, Maine on March 9, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 3, 1924 in Milford, Mass., son of Fanny (Hutchins) and Kenneth Miller. In 1937 the Millers moved to Portland, Maine.

Ken graduated from Deering High School in 1943, and answered his country's call enlisting in the Army Air Corps and was discharged in 1946 as Sgt. Miller.

In 1951, Ken graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned his master of business administration from Northeastern University in 1959.

Ken was employed by General Electric at the Riverworks in Lynn, Mass., building jet engines from 1951 to 1962.

He then worked for Avco until 1969.

During that time at Avco, he was in charge of the renovations to the Poland Spring Hotel, which was under the auspices of the U.S. Government in the Job Corps Program. In 1962, the Millers purchased Pleasant Mountain Inn on the shores of Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine. which they operated until 1988.

Ken was a great athlete, playing

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PUBLIC NOTICE

To the inhabitants of the Intervale Lighting Precinct located in the towns of Bartlett and Conway, qualified to vote in Precinct affairs. You are hereby notified to meet at 196 Ash Street in North Conway, NH on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 7:00pm to act upon precinct business.

Town of Fryeburg Board of Selectmen Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on March 31, 2011 at 6:00pm regarding an application for Special Amusement Permit renewal, for The Top of the Ninth Restaurant located at 2 Jockey Cap Lane, Fryeburg, Maine.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CTR. CONWAY FIRE PRECINCT 2011 ANNUAL MEETING The voters of the Ctr. Conway Fire Precinct are asked to attend the annual precinct meeting on March 31, 2011 at 7pm to be held at the Ctr. Conway Fire Station. The polls for election of officers will be open from 5-7pm.

Commissioners: Robert Pettis, Sean Billert and Albert Eaton

PUBLIC NOTICE Jackson Water Precinct

To the inhabitants of the Jackson Water Precinct qualified to vote in Precinct affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at the Jackson Town Office on Wednesday April 13th, 2011 at 6:30 pm for the Jackson Water Precinct Annual Meeting. A bond article and the entire 2011 budget will be voted on at this meeting.

We encourage your attendance!

Jackson Water Precinct, Board of Commissioners: Karl Meyers, Robert Gonski, Ann Patricia Donnelly

Public Notice Town of Effingham

Camp Marist is granting 30 tuition scholarships to Effingham children. These scholarships will allow 30 children to attend camp without paying the customary tuition charge. All 30 children attending camp will be in the overnight program in Session 1, which begins on Sunday, June 26th and ends Saturday, July 9th. If your child is not prepared to stay at the Camp overnight for 2 weeks, do not apply for a scholarship. The Board of Selectmen uses a lottery system to choose which children will receive scholarships. To be eligible for the lottery a child must be an Effingham resident and be between the ages of 6-16. Applications for the lottery will be available from Monday, March 21st through Monday, April 18th.

Applications for the lottery will be available at the Board of Selectmen’s office in the Municipal Office Building on School Street during regular business hours, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. They will also be available at the Effingham Public Library, the Town Clerk Tax Collector’s office and Effingham Elementary School. All applications to enter the lottery must be received at the Selectmen’s office by 2:00 pm on Monday, April 18th, 2011. The lottery drawing will be conducted at the weekly Selectmen’s meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. For further information, contact the Selectmen’s office at 539-7770.

Albany Town Column Mary Leavitt 447-1710/Dorothy Solomon 447-1199

Meeting on rumble strips March 31

The public is encouraged to attend DOT meeting at Albany Town Hall The Wednesday selectmen’s meeting was short. Rob Nadler was there to ask the selectmen to once again contact the Conway Village Water District to join the Land Governance Board at a meeting regarding the proposed purchase of Kennett Property abutting their wells. There is no meeting scheduled for this week as it is the fifth Wednesday of the month. Arrangements have been made for the N.H. Department of Transportation to be present at a meeting in Albany on Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m. to discuss the potential extension of rumble strips on N.H. Route 16 from Ossipee to Conway including the towns of Albany, Madison, and Tamworth. The intent of the meeting is to explain the department’s policy with regard to the installation of the strips and to gather information from the affected towns and their citizens. All residents are urged to attend.

Another important meeting to attend is the County Delegation budget hearing on Monday, March 28, at 9 a.m. in the delegation room of the County Administration Building in Ossipee. The delegation should be voting on the county budget for 2011. For those who would like to see what went on at the previous meetings of the delegation and the commissioners, go to governmentoversite.com and you can view the entire meetings on line. But do attend the Monday meeting in person if you can.

Tin Mountain: On Tuesday at 6 p.m., those interested in community supported agriculture are invited to the Nature Learning Center to hear Kim Knollenberg, farm manager for the Community School in Tamworth, speak on efforts to provide local, organic produce to the community. On Thursday at 7 p.m. photographers Ed and Kathy Bergeron will share their exquisite photos of their wildlife adventure to Kenya’s Samburu National Park where zebra, cheetah and leopards abound.

Library: Monday at 6:30 p.m. “Abe & Mary Lincoln: the Long and Short of It” will be presented by historical interpreters Steve and Sharon Wood. It’s free and open to all. Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. People Who Read will discuss “Angels and Demons” by Dan Brown. This is for mature young adults.

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Exten-

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sion: Don’t miss the 2011 Spring Pruning Demonstrations on April 2 from 9:30 am to noon at North Ridge Farm. It’s free and open to all. Learn about pest control, fertilizers, how trees and bushes grown, how to prune them, and a demonstration on grafting. Please call Betty Lou at 447-3834 to register. Making Money Work for You continues with their second in the series lectures at the extension office in Conway. Call the number above for more information.

The Mount Washington Valley Skating Club will present an ice show today at the Ham Arena at 7 p.m.

The show features group and solo numbers by club skaters and coaches. Go see what the club does. The cost is $7 but children 6 and under are free.

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm is holding a special maple sugaring event today from 11 to 3 p.m. Watch them make syrup in a modern evaporator and also demonstrate how the colonials and Native Americans did their sugaring. Craft activities and products will be on sale. Admission is $5 per person.

Ted LaLiberte, director of Carroll County Transit, was on hand at the ServiceLink meeting this month.

He discussed the progress of the Blue Loon Demand/ Response bus service. Though the scheduled buses are not yet on line the Demand/Response buses are operating. If you are in need of this service, call (866) 7526890 and set up an appointment to be picked up for your trip. You will be asked questions such as: Are you a senior? Are you disabled? Are you on Medicaid? This is to enable the driver to know what charges, if any, you will pay for this service. You must call at least 24 hours in advance, though under certain conditions (if the bus is scheduled to be in your area anyway) you may be accommodated that day. I was surprised to see Josephine Howland at this meeting. It appears she is now working for Service/Link.

Kathy Vizard has returned from a brief visit to Port Charlotte to see her parents. She said the weather was lovely and warm. Aren’t we jealous!

Bernadine Dubois’ sister, Joan Parrish, has moved to St. Johnsbury, Vt. to be nearer to her son. In fact, she has an apartment in his home.

Will it ever be a real spring? Whatever the weather, have a great week.

Henry Spencer 539-4964

Scholarship offered to graduates of Effingham School Scholarship offered: There will be a scholarship offered again this year from the Effingham School. It is open to any former Effingham student who is or will be attending an accredited post-secondary school or college.

Applications are available at Kingswood Regional High School in the guidance office, or at the Effingham Elementary School office. The completed applications must be returned to the Effingham School by April 15 for consideration. For more information contact Jane Harnett at the Effingham School.

This week’s selectmen’s meeting: Your reporter had other meetings to attend so had to leave early, but it can be reported that applications from various residents requesting property tax abatements had been received from the Avatar group and were carefully reviewed by members of the board. Who these applications were from was not revealed nor were the results, but observation does prove that the selectmen did spend considerable time going over the decisions handed in by the appraisers.

From the Green Mountain Conservation group: Green Mountain Conservation Group is looking for new members to get involved with the education committee to help guide GMCG outreach and education efforts. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the organization’s office located at 196 Huntress Bridge Road in Effingham. Volunteers are needed to help with fun, hands-on programs through this committee, such as: GET WET, well water testing in schools,

Earth Day projects with local youth, storm drain stenciling, water monitoring, and other projects done through the Youth Coalition for Clean Water.

Our library has received a grant to be applied towards the costs associated with the installation of new library shelving. Currently our library is making due with a collection of donated and jury rigged shelving. The current plan is to move all the books into the current front reading room and to turn the book room into a meeting/media room for use by town residents. The trustee board and library director will be formalizing floor plans in the near future. Other sources of funding for the shelving will be from monies accumulated by the library and donated by the Friends of the Library group. A word should be said about the Friends group: this body has raised significant and important monies to make our library a source of pride for all residents.

Too often the efforts of groups like this go unnoticed.

It would be hard to overstate the importance of the support the Friends groups has given to our library.

It is true that over the years town tax payers have voted unstinting underwriting for the library, but it also true that local residents have come out in good numbers to support the efforts at fund-raising instigated by the Friends. The result of all efforts has given us a vibrant and constantly improving library. Stop by and have a look, take out a book, get passes to local attractions, use the internet, take out a movie or book on tape, oh, the list just goes on and on.

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HOME OF THE WEEK

THE CONDO COLUMN

Foreclosure!

BY SUSAN K. O’BRIEN Times were good when Sam and Barb (not their real names) bought their mountain condo.

Sam, a software developer, and Barb, an elementary schoolteacher, used their delightful unit for weekend getaways, intending to retire there when Barb’s tenure was over.

The couple also believed their condo, with its bright scenic views and open floor plan, was a great investment. They made some expensive upgrades, like granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; they were certain all the money they spent would come back if they sold.

Then Sam’s business went belly-up in the great Recession.

Barb’s income was just not enough to cover the expenses both of a home in a metropoli- Susan K. O’Brien tan area and a vacation condo.

Their oldest son lost his job, and when he broke his foot in a fall, medical expenses fell to Sam and Barb. Bills mounted; at home all day, Sam fell into a depression. Barb, stressed to the max, always having relied on Sam to take care of the bills, simply didn’t realize payments had lapsed.

So it was that Barb went into shock when the bank issued the foreclosure notice on the condominium. She found it on Sam’s desk, where it had been sitting for several weeks. Questioning him was futile; he just shrugged and clammed up. He’d been withdrawing more completely than she had realized, and now time had run out.

The couple had invested considerable savings in the unit, in the down payment, the mortgage payments, and in the improvements and fees they had made over five years. They stood to lose their entire investment, plus their carefully maintained credit rating. A new notice arrived via email: the condo association was in trouble financially and had to issue a special assessment to each owner: $5,000 to cover the costs of needed repairs. The couple could not meet this assessment.

Barb finally flew into action and made appointments with real estate agents to sell the property.

But there was even more bad news: The unit was now worth less than the purchase price. Within a year, Barb had to stand by helplessly while her unit was sold at auction for less than half what Sam and she had paid for it. By the time Barb learned what she could have done to at least partially alleviate the situation, it was too late.

The U.S. Housing & Urban Development agency offers good opening assistance for the homeowner facing the possibility of foreclosure.

Counseling through HUD-approved agencies is low-cost or free.

The first HUD-suggested steps are: • Don’t ignore the letters from your lender • Contact your lender immediately • Contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency Toll FREE (800) 569-4287 TTY (800) 877-8339 Communicating with your lender is critical: open and respond to all mail from your lender.

Understand your lender does not want to foreclose, and is probably vested in working out a plan whereby you can keep your home. Most lenders have options to offer you. see O’BRIEN page 39

Fresh and bright This week’s home is a contemporary in Village at Kearsarge.

You’ll enjoy every inch of this immaculate contemporary in Village At Kearsarge. Most rooms enjoy a spectacular panoramic view to the Moats. A unique layout — bright, open and spacious — provides an architectural twist that remains fresh and interesting compared to typical floor plans.

The yard is set on a beautifully landscaped corner lot in one of North Conway’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Perfect for kids and the whole family, Village At Kearsarge even offers tennis courts and an in-ground pool. Set off Hurricane Mountain Road near the Scenic Vista in Intervale, Village at Kearsarge has easy access to the ski areas and attractions, as well as lowtraffic routes to Mount Cranmore and North Conway Village.

To top it off, this home has a finished lower level with a large family and game room. Central air conditioning, a large sunny deck, and a two-car attached garage are just a few of the amenities that provide a superior level of comfort.

Lindsey Maihos of Coldwell Banker Wright Realty in Conway is the listing agent for the home, which is priced at $339,900. She can be reached at (603) 447-2117 Ext. 312 or lindsey@househunternh.com.

The home is bright, open and spacious and most rooms enjoy spectacular panoramic view of the Moats.

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As remodeling rebounds, caveats for the homeowner

BY PAUL SULLIVAN THE NEW YORK TIMES

One part of the housing market is experiencing a rebound that will probably continue even if the rest of the market remains sluggish: remodeling.

A recent report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University predicted that remodeling would rebound strongly this year after a three-year downturn. The center estimated growth of 9.1 percent for the first quarter and 12.1 percent for the second quarter. The predicted rate drops for the end of the year, but annual growth in remodeling is expected to be around 8 percent. In fact, the study found, the remodeling market held up far better than housing construction during the recession, with annual spending still close to $300 billion.

Kermit Baker, director of the remodeling futures program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies, said that remodeling nationwide was likely to remain strong as homeowners who put off maintenance and improvement projects began to spend more freely again. The study also found that the industry was beginning to benefit from the rehabilitation of foreclosed properties.

But as the market for renovations picks up, it may be a good time to consider the problems that could arise — beyond the obvious ones of cost overruns and bathroom vanities that do not fit.

A group of leading insurers said renovations are a constant source of large claims on homeowners’ policies. And among claims, fire is the most common cause.

Don Soss, vice president for underwriting at the

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, said one of the larger recent claims was for $2.55 million on a house in New York. Either the electrician or the plumber started a fire in a second-floor bathroom that spread throughout the house. He recalled another claim for $1.51 million in California that involved a subcontractor using a torch during demolition that set the roof on fire.

While these claims were paid, the homeowners’ losses went beyond the financial. Not only were they out of their house for an additional six months or more, but they also lost personal items. So with the spring renovation season beginning in the Northeast — identified in the housing study as one of the areas of the country where remodeling spending is highest — what should prospective renovators keep in mind?

WHY THE REBOUND? It may seem counterintuitive that even as the housing market continues to suffer and the economic recovery feels tentative, the renovation market is picking up. But Baker pointed out that while home sales and construction were linked to mortgage rates, renovations were determined more by income levels and job security.

“Remodeling is not heavily financed,” he said.

Instead, people are willing to spend cash, Baker said, because they have “a comfort level that the value of my home isn’t depreciating.”

He said during the peak years of 2006 and 2007, only 30 to 35 percent of renovations were financed through home equity loans or second mortgages.

Last year, that number dropped to 15 to 20 percent.

He said there was more growth in smaller projects

— energy-efficient windows and heating and airconditioning systems — than in full-scale additions.

Yet he said he expected continued growth across all types of renovations.

Historically, the Northeast and the Midwest have driven renovations because of older homes and higher personal income rates. That is happening this time around as well. But one difference is that the South and the West, where the house-building boom was centered, now have more homes that will need improvements. Foreclosures in these areas are also a factor in this.

“Houses are staying in the foreclosure process now for up to 500 days,” Baker said. “Owners are not putting money into maintaining the home because they’re ultimately going to be out on the street. A buyer who buys that home for 30 to 50 cents on the dollar or an investor who wants to flip it in nine months is going to have to put money in.”

PRECAUTIONS AND RISKS: Whether the homeowner wants to add a new kitchen or repair years of neglect, the cause of renovation problems is the same. Homeowners are concentrating on the outcome, not on managing the process.

“They’re so focused on what their house is ultimately going to look like, particularly in larger projects, that they don’t pause to think about some of this stuff,” said Gary Raphael, senior vice president of claims and risk consulting at ACE private risk services. The solutions are “pragmatic, and grounded in our claim experience.” see REMODELING page 40

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Other actions you can take: • Know your mortgage rights, to inform your dialogue with your lender.

• Understand your foreclosure options. Learn the language (e.g., “loss mitigation”) so you can maintain an intelligent decision-making process.

• Prioritize your spending; HUD suggests making your mortgage payments the first priority after health care payments.

• Do you have hidden assets that could help raise cash? Is there an extra vehicle, jewelry, or other valuable items you could sell?

Above all, HUD commands homeowners facing foreclosure to AVOID “FORECLOSURE RECOVERY” SCAMS. BY SIGNING A LEGAL DOCUMENT WITH A “FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COMPANY,” YOU MAY BE SIGNING OVER THE DEED TO YOUR PROPERTY. Do not sign anything without first having an attorney, a trusted real estate professional or a HUD-approved counselor review the document.

Bank of America reports it is likely to present a number of solutions to its borrowers in trouble, including: repayment plans that allow a delinquent loan to be brought current; forbearance

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But the best Chubb Personal Rich Standring, regional manager for policy is still vigiInsurance. lance. The top Beyond promotrisk services at Fireman’s Fund. thing to moniing marital hartor is oily rags, mony, a contractor which strike fear into the hearts of could help move the project along. He risk assessors. These rags catch fire should bring his own liability covereasily if they are not disposed of age and enough insurance to rebuild properly. your house in case of fire.

“It’s the accumulation of the fumes “Homeowners acting as their own from stain, varnish, even some of the general contractor — that’s the bigpaints,” Standring said. “Anything gest mistake they can make,” said could set them off — a spark, a pilot Rich Standring, regional manager for light. We see a lot of spontaneous comrisk services at Fireman’s Fund. “You bustion.” need someone who is fully versed in The solution is to make sure the bringing on subs, who can read plans, rags are put in a locked, fireproof box who understands the licensing proat the end of each day. cess.”

Second on the risk list is the debris The other conversation to have with from the welding and soldering equipa contractor is about how he will disment used on roofs or for installing pose of flammable liquids and manage plumbing and electrical wiring. A the use of tools like blow torches. common disaster, Mr. Raphael said, Insurers also feel more comforthappens when a pipe is welded but able when the owner is living in the no one checks to see if any solder has home during the renovation. “Renfallen onto the debris below. It can ovations where people are doing smolder for hours and catch fire later tear-outs and can’t live there are that night. long, hard exposures, not just from Thinking about the disasters that fire and damage but vandalism and can befall your home for the sake of theft,” Soss said. a nicer, updated bathroom may put a THE RAG THREAT: The one condamper on some people’s enthusiasm. stant bit of advice from insurers is to “It can be scary, but if certain things tell them about your renovation before are done, it can be fun and successyou begin it so they can tell you what ful,” Mr. Raphael said. He speaks from to look out for and, of course, increase experience: he has survived two renoyour coverage. vations.

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The recession moved consumers out an era of, well, consuming, into a period of economizing, anxisee SPENDING page 42

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Real estate is a localized commodity. If your house was five miles in a different direction the very same bricks and mortar would have a different value. Hearing the same message from several different brokers suggests that you live in a neighborhood which simply does not reflect national or regional housing trends.

This could be a by-product of location, the condition of neighborhood homes, a population increase, the nearby opening of a new source of jobs such as a mall, office center or factory, etc.

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Sell. Buy. Move.

It’s those three steps — in that order — that make up the delicate dance home sellers aim to perform Sometimes, the steps get reversed, with sellers moving and leaving behind a vacant home that’s up for sale.

Indeed, the number of vacant homes reached a high early this past year, reaching nearly 19 million, according to Census figures.

It may not be the plan, but is an empty home necessarily filled with difficulties for a determined seller?

Like the proverbial half-empty, half-full glass, experts say there are both positive and negative aspects to marketing vacant properties.

Here, insight for both sellers and buyers on how to look at the empty home.

Motivation Matters An empty home means the owner has moved on, and now may be paying mortgages on both a new home and his old one.

But in this market, buyers shouldn’t assume that means the owner is more motivated than other sellers, warns agent Ellen Klein, with Century 21 Christel Realty in Rockaway, N.J. “It all depends on the individual circumstances,” says Klein. “You can have a very motivated seller who’s living in the home — perhaps because they can’t afford the home.”

Clutter-Free Viewing Although a “homey” home, perhaps with the sweet smell of baked cookies wafting through the air, is a listing agent’s stereotypical dream, stark spaces do have advantages.

“If a home is vacant and has a lockbox, it raises the number of showings,” observes Debbie Sinagoga, associate broker at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in Scottsdale, Ariz. “That’s because agents don’t have to make an appointment. Also, they may be passing by with clients and decide to stop by on the fly.”

Home sellers often have to scramble to clear clutter, and refuse spontaneous showings, agrees Chris Long-

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Most clients call after they’ve had a vacant home on the market for a few months, Scott adds, and have been told that “the empty home doesn’t smell right or look right,” he explains.

Right Policy When owners leave their home, they need to say hello - to their homeowner’s insurance agent, warns Don Griffin, vice president for personal lines at the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.

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He said the goal is to bring in “as broad a spectrum as possible.”

The celebration was launched New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks display at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, located across from the entrance to the eight-mile long “Road to the Sky.” It continued in March with the annual “Ski to the Clouds” uphill cross country ski race.

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PINKHAM NOTCH — Opened in August 1861 as the Mount Washington Carriage Road, the Mount Washington Auto Road — “America’s Oldest Manmade Attraction” — is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a series of events this year, highlighted by a revival after a 10-year hiatus of the Mount Washington Hillclimb automobile race in June and a gala event Aug. 6.

“We’re presenting a whole series of events which we hope the public will come and be part of and enjoy, while taking away an appreciation for the history that the road represents,” said Auto Road president Howie Wemyss, who has been at his post since 1987, and who was a stage driver back in the late 1970s.

Auto Hillclimb to return in June The highlight will be the Mount Washington Hillclimb, June 22 through 26. This race week is being organized by Vermont SportsCar of Colchester, Vt. First run in 1904, the 7.6-mile automobile hillclimb is one of America’s oldest motorsports events. Known as “the Climb to the Clouds,” the event will be a 5-day

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festival of motorsports that hopes to attract a 70-car competition field filled with some of the best drivers from around the world competing for “King of the Hill” honors.

The event will be sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire.

The last time the Climb to the Clouds was run was in 2001 on a rain-shortened course. The Climb to the Clouds record of 6:41.99 was set by Frank Sprongl of Ontario in 1998 driving his 500 horsepower all-wheeldrive Audi Quattro S2. Sprongl may still hold the fastest race-day time for the Climb to the Clouds event but his time was bested by over 20 seconds in September of 2010 in an officially timed test session by Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana.

Along with the marquee event on Sunday, a concert and a variety of motorsports themed events will be presented throughout the weekend, according to Vermont SportsCar and Mount Washington Auto Road officials.

••• Other planned events for the 150th anniversary season include: • April 23: 150th Spring Clearing: Before heavy machinery, the road crew would clear ice and snow, which can drift up to 30 feet, from the Mount Washington Auto Road by shovel. For one day, the Mount Washington Auto Road will recreate this process. Guests are invited to get a rare look at this process and help recreate clearing the snow the old fashioned way. All guests will receive a commemorative shovel and photo documentation of their participation.

• May 28: Alton Weagle Day: Alton Weagle had a passion for Mount Washington and climbing up the Mount Washington Auto Road in a number of ways, including backwards, barefoot and pushing a wheelbarrow full of sugar. In his spirit, the Mount Washington Auto Road will take this day to celebrate the many firsts on Mount Washington.

• June 13 and 16: Ride to the Sky: Motorcycles only on the Mount Washington Auto Road both days, with a barbecue and expo on Thursday.

• June 18: Mount Washington Road Race: “Only One Hill” is the motto of this fabled foot race up the Mount Washington Auto Road that attracts runners from across the globe. For more information visit www.

MountWashingtonRoadRace.com • June 19, July 24 and Aug. 28: Sunrise Drives: The road will open early for guests to drive themselves to view the sunrise from the summit.

• July 2: Mount Washington Carriage Road Old Home Day: Take a step back in time at the Mount Washington Auto Road with hot air balloon rides, hoop rolling and pie-eating contests in this celebration of Americana at the base of Mount Washington.

• July 9: Newton’s Revenge: Contested on the same course as the original Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (Aug. 20 this year), this bike race up the Mount Washington Auto Road is just as challenging and attracts top-level cyclists from around the country. For details see: www.NewtonsRevenge.com.

• July 16-17: Mount Washington Carriage Road Weekend: When the road opened at the Mount Washington Carriage Road, horses were the primary means of travel to and from the Northeast’s highest peak, and this weekend harkens back to those days. The Mount Washington Auto Road will close to automobiles on Sunday for riders on horseback and horse-drawn wagons. Horseback riding will be available Saturday and Sunday at the base at Great Glen Trails. For details see: www.HorseWeekend.Mt-Washington.com.

• Aug. 5: Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club Cruise Night: The birthday weekend kicks off with display of antique and vintage cars at the base.

• Aug. 6: Sesquicentennial Gala: A special dinner, themed through the ages, and Victorian dancers. The black tie or period costume gala will include a champagne toast and brief, theatrical presentations of the history of the Mount Washington Carriage Road.

• Aug. 7: Mount Washington Auto Road Crew Reunion: All current and former staff of the Mount Washington Auto Road and the Glen House are welcomed to attend.

• Aug. 8: 150th Birthday: All cars that arrive with the famous “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” bumper sticker affixed to it will receive free passage up the mountain. (Vehicle limitations apply.) The United States Post Office will also be on hand with a commemorative pictorial postmark station. A gathering of antique vehicles will round out the day.