At the Wednesday selectmen’s meeting it was learned that Jack Rose attended the North Country Council Board of Directors meeting where the new executive director, Christine Frost, was introduced. Other than Albany and a few Madison appearances, no one from Carroll County is represented at the North Country Council. He feels they should try to instill participation from all of Carroll County. Jack offered Albany’s town hall as a meeting place for all townships in Carroll County to attend a North Country Council meeting. Christine offered to try to get a meeting together. Jack also asked Christine what could be done about stimulating the economy in the North Country. With regard to the use of the town hall, Jack asked for the support of the other selectmen, Both Rob and Kelly agreed that it was a good idea.
Mia Culpa! There was a serious error in last week’s report of the Town Meeting. It was reported that both Planning Board Amendments passed, but that was not so. Amendment #2 did not pass. A petition by property owners met the 20% commercial area affected by the amendment, therefore making the petition valid. The amendment did not get the two thirds vote necessary and thus went down to defeat. This was confirmed by the town’s attorney, Walter Mitchell, who attended the meeting.
This is a reminder about the Albany Birdhouse Contest being held. You have only until April 1 (and it’s not an April Fool’s joke) to bring in your entry for the contest and win the $50 prize. Information regarding the making of the birdhouse can be found at the library. The winning birdhouse will be chosen on April 15.
Tin Mountain: Today from 9am to noon Sarah Frankel will be conducting an adult nature course in Phenology and Seasonal Observations of Rockwell Sanctuary.
Gibson Center: Thursday, April 24 at 3pm bring in a can (donation to the Feinstein Challenge) and join in the fun of the Bunkle Pizza Party. Bunkle is a fast moving elimination game and instructions will be give the day of the event. Please call in your request to attend (356-3231)so enough pizza is ordered. On Friday after lunch there will be the Feinstein Dance Party, so bring a can in as a donation.
Library: Monday at 10:30am join the Learn to Play, Play to Learn workshop. At 4 pm the Board of Trustees meets in the Ham Community Room. at 6:30pm it’s time for Gardening Workshop #2.
UNH Extension: Memorial Hospital, White Mountain Community Health Center and ServiceLink will be available to help you enroll on line for health care with the ACA. Stop by the White Mountain Community Health Center, 298 Route 16 in Conway today, Saturday, March 22 between 9am and 2pm. Calling for an appointment (447-8900) would be beneficial though walk-ins are welcome. Bring with you SS numbers for all members of household, employer and Income information, policy numbers for any current health insurance plans and information of employer health insurance being offered (if any). The spring gardening workshop continues on Wednesday at the Jackson Library with Dr. David Walker, a well known local Veterinarian, talking about his passion for growing and showing Dahlias. The session begins at 7pm. On April 2 from 10am to noon at the Conway office the Extension folks will host open office hours to answer questions of farmers. Bring your problems there for help. From 10am to noon on April 5 at the Durgin Bridge Blueberry Farm in Sandwich you can learn how to prune fruit trees and bushes correctly.
Today from 10am to 3pm the Remick Sugar House will hold a tasting while educating people about maple products. The admission is free. Check it out.
On Wednesday, March 26 from 9am to 4pm the Visiting Nurse, Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County will be conducting some basic health screenings and answering questions about home health care services at their office in North Conway (old Lenox building). The program is open to all and it is free.
Mark your calendar for a special treat on April 6 from 3pm to 5pm at Mountain View Community (the county nursing home) in Ossipee. There will be a reprise of “Just Desserts” last year’s very successful fundraiser (presented by Friends of Mountain View). There will be a selection of tantalizing goodies for a mere $10 per adult, $4 for children under 10 and those under 2 go free. There will also be a silent auction.
On March 14 the Cranmore Snowsports Hall of Fame inducted five people into its ranks. One of the inductees was Bernard Peters, Mary Leavitt’s brother. Bernie was a former Cranmore PSIA-certified school co-director and former racer. Other inductees were Carroll Reed, Arthur Lynch, Michael Jacobsen and Curtis Bartlett. Each inductee received a plaque and their photograph can be seen on the wall at Snowsports Hall of Fame at Zip’s Pub.
Condolences to Lisa Zack and the entire Zack family on the death of Lisa’s father.
So, it’s official. It’s springtime. So how come there’s over ten feet of snow in some places? But, don’t let that deter you. Get out and enjoy. Have a great week.