"The Bear"

First Stop was SWEET STREET in Jackson NH. A community block party for the kids in the center of town.

Over fourteen small businesses offered the younger children a safe, fun chance to show off their costumes

As usual, picturesque Jackson provided the perfect backdrop for Halloween memories.

Way too much Candy!

"I dare you to take a pencil!"

Happy Halloween & Good Night Little Pumpkins!

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

• The credit is available for homes purchased between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009.
• The credit amounts to 10% of the purchase price of the home not to exceed $7,500.
• A first-time homebuyer is defined as someone who has not owned a home in the last three years.
• Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

The tax credit works like an interest free loan and must be repaid over a 15 year period.

A homebuyer claiming a $7,500 credit would repay the credit at $500 per year. The home owner does not have to begin making repayments on the

credit until two years after the credit is claimed. So if the tax credit is claimed on the 2008 tax return, a $500 payment is not due until the 2010 tax

return is filed. If the home owner sold the home, then the remaining credit amount would be due from the profit on the home sale. If there was insufficient profit, then the remaining credit payback would be forgiven.

Peter sights the Beatles on Abbey Road In Jackson NH!

Ok, so "Pumkin Pete" and his mighty Orange Huskies didn't win this years Pumpkin People contest. I can't believe those cute little doggies didn't sway the judges.

I am blaming the British Invasion! These four guys were staying at the Inn at Jackson and got all the attention this year. Even my son seems impressed.

Congratulations to Don & Joyce Bilger the Innkeepers for a great job.

Watch out! The Black Bear is gunning for you next year!

RETURN OF THE PUMPKIN PEOPLE!

From the great white north, "Pumpkin Pete" and his famous orange huskies have arrived at Black Bear Realty, in Glen, New Hampshire!

Each year the Jackson Chamber of Commerce challenges local businesses and residents to come up with Pumpkin People to delight and entertain the Fall Foliage Leaf Peepers driving through the White Mountains from October 1st through Columbus day.

This year there are some outstanding entries. A magic show at the Inn at Ellis River, a spoof to Grey's Anatomy with Pumpkin Anatomy at the Carter Notch Inn, lots of disappointed Yankee Fans around town at the local watering holes, a beautiful Mother Nature at The Thompson House Eatery, Dog sledding "Pumpkin Pete" at Black Bear Realty, Oxen pulling at the Crowther Family Residence, Indiana Jones at DD Warren's Residence.

Stop by Black Bear Realty at www.Black-Bear-Realty.com .

Maps and ballots can be found at most participating properties or at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Office. For event details please visit our website at www.JacksonNH.com or call the office today at 800-866-3334 or 603-383-9356.

Bartlett versus Ossipee Soccer 1-2

It was a great day for a soccer game. Two great teams. But sadly only one team can win.

Jim Miller did a great job as the referee. Both teams played hard.

Ossipee made the first goal in the first half. Bartlett came back in the second half and scored!

But as dusk fell, Ossipee scored a tie breaking score and Carter, Peter, Ian & Jon headed down field to congratulate the other team.

"We'll get you next time!"