FRANCONIA — "Without members like Pike Industries, the New England Ski Museum would not exist," said Ted Sutton of the New England Ski Museum. Pike Industries recently made a membership contribution to the New England Ski Museum. Sutton continued, "With their help, the Museum has been able to accomplish much in its three decades of operation. Each year membership dues and donations comprise over one half the Museum's operating budget."
The New England Ski Museum's mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit examples of equipment, art and artifacts relating to ski history and the 10th Mountain Division. The museum is located at the base of the Cannon Mountain Tramway.
"Pike is pleased to be a member of this unique alpine resource," said Christian Zimmerman of Pike Industries. "New Hampshire has a rich and extensive skiing history. New Hampshire soldiers were recruited for the elite 10th Mountain Division, athletes have risen to the top levels of competitive ski racing, and New Hampshire is also the birthplace of modern ski instruction. Skiing is a great way to enjoy winter for people of all ages and abilities."
More information about the New England Ski Museum can be found at www.newenglandskimuseum.org, and information about Pike Industries can be found at www.pikeindustries.com.

CAPTION — Larry Major of Pike Industries (left) presents a member contribution to Ted Sutton and Jeff Leich of the New England Ski Museum.

Holy Trinity School in Laconia held its annual geography bee on January 9. This challenge is part of the National Geographic Bee, an annual geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The bee, is open to students in the fourth through eighth grade in participating American schools. Students have spent the last month studying and learning facts in preparation for the bee. The winner, James Marceau, will represent Holy Trinity at the state level at Keene State College.
Back row: Caitlin Mallahan (gr.8), Sarah Morin (gr.8), Ryan Thompson (gr.6), Olivia Lofblad (gr.5), James Marceau (gr.7) and Addie Dinsmoor (gr.7) Front row: Alex Ludwig (gr.4), Joseph Skehan (gr.5), Madelyn Gallant (gr. 4) and Brigid Hosmer (gr.6) (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — Due to the success of the LRGHealthcare Athletic Performance Series, the late winter/ spring 2013 schedule will include lectures and courses offerings at both Hillside Medical Park in Gilford and Interlakes Medical Center in Meredith.
The LRGHealthcare Athletic Performance Series was designed to assist coaches, athletes and/or serious recreational athletes to develop sport specific skills or improve overall fitness. All programs are free to attend and pre-registration is required. For all programs please come dressed ready to participate.
HILLSIDE MEDICAL PARK (14 Maple St. Gilford)
Core Strengthening for the Athlete –Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Introductory lecture on the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and stable core as well as learn the many strengthening techniques available. Your core is combination of your torso, hips, and pelvic muscles that make up a base for all body movement.
Rotator Cuff- Keeping Your Shoulder Healthy & Strong –Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Lecture will discuss basic shoulder anatomy and simple exercises to keep your shoulder strong and healthy for participating in everyday activities as well as sports & lifting demands.
Improve Agility/Speed/Quickness – Thursday, June 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
This is an introductory lecture on the benefits of speed/agility/quickness training as well as techniques and drills to help improve your athletic performance.
For more information or to register for any course at Hillside Medical Park, call 527-7120.
INTERLAKES MEDICAL CENTER (238 Daniel Webster Hwy. Meredith)
Dynamic Stretching & Injury Prevention Thursday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Come and learn what's behind the science of dynamic stretching and participate in some techniques you can apply to your own program.
Core Strengthening for the Athlete - Thursday, April 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Introductory lecture on the importance of developing & maintaining a strong and stable core which provides the foundation for all body movement; Come dress to participate and learn some exercises which can improve your core.
For more information or to register for either course at Interlakes Medical Center call 527-2997.