Kristen Burke

To the editor:On Friday, May 28, Conway Elementary School held its annual teach a new talent/try a new task day. Despite the damp weather, it was a spectacular day filled with a multitude of fun and learning opportunities for students and staff. This day would not have been possible without the wonderful support from the community. Students and staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their participation: Susan Spruce Eland from Saco Ranger District, nature hike/scavenger hunt; Cranmore Sport Center, swimming; Brian Duchesne, film production; Karen Cole and Memorial Hospital; David Burdette from Bank of New Hampshire; Patrolman Tom McCormack and Conway Police Department; David Lovequist and New Hampshire Fish and Game Department; Carroll County Sportsman Club; Tom and Laurie Kugel from Cafe Noche; Don Poulin, sign language; Chief Larry Wade and Conway Fire and Rescue; Peg Cromwell, kayaking; Jan Hamel, worms and dirt; Dotty Burrows, sewing; Will Riley and North Conway Ambulance Service; Leah and Brad Twombly, racquetball at Body By Thor; Mike Callis, stonecraft; Heidi Fayle, make a mini ship; Bernie Friberg, mountain bike trek; Margaret Marshner, Conway Public Library; Roz Manwaring, Conway Humane Society; Debbie Cottrell, Remick Farm; Chris Barahona and Jan Kisluk from Mountain Valley Mall Movie Theater; Kim Livingston, dreamcatchers; Sheila Connary, nature art; Lesley Woodsum and Kennett High School students, Spanish; Eric Meador and Conway Transfer Station; Sara Moore from American Red Cross, babysitting; Cheri Paisley from Conway Village Church Day School; Joshua Sargent, chainsaw wood carving; John Pina, hip hop dancing; Holly Plante from Hannaford; Coleen Koroski; Patty Poulin, calendars; Denise Taylor, card making; Darcy Kane, printing; and Beth Cole and Joe Lentini from Eastern Mountain Sports, stay put stay dry. A special thank you to Dave Emerson from Conway Historical Society and Sut Marshall for being on stand by. Thank you to Betsy Bungeroth from Mount Washington Valley School to Career Partnership for your help. Last, but not least, thank you to all of Conway Elementary staff, parents, volunteers and students for making the day such a success. If you would like to learn more about this annual event, or if you or your business would like to be involved, please contact me at Conway Elementary School at 447-3369.