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The Bridges House Friends bring new life to governor’s residence. by Deborah Thompson
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Game Day! We’re off to Gillette Stadium. by Kevin Gray and Deborah Thompson
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EDITOR’S NOTE
I Love My Job! With the arrival of shorter days and cooler nights, we welcome another season of marveling at brilliant foliage, sending the kids back to school, and cheering for our favorite football teams. Last year I had the idea of sharing the experience of going to a Patriots game with our readers, so I contacted sportswriter Kevin Gray to ask if he’d be interested in relating the excitement of game day in an article. He said yes, of course! His angle for the story was for us to meet up with a friend, whose son would be attending his first NFL game. These two, it just so happened, would be meeting relatives from Long Island—Giants fans!—at the game. A father and son bonding over football and a mixed group of fans coming together to celebrate their love of the game were the perfect ingredients for an interesting story! The account of our funfilled day—driving to the stadium, tailgating in the parking lot, and the excitement of the game itself—kicks off on page 36. Another feature in this issue highlights the wonderful sense of community we have in our state. People from far and wide have come together to bring the Bridges House, which has been the official governor’s residence since 1969, into the 21st century. Friends of the Bridges House, an organization headed by New Hampshire First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch, has worked tirelessly since 2005 to raise funds to renovate this historical gem and make it more functional for the people of New Hampshire to use and enjoy. Read about the amazing eight-year journey of planning, fundraising, and endless work by many that led to the renovations at this East Concord piece of history. You’ll also learn why New Hampshire Governor and US Senator H. Styles Bridges, who loved this state and bequeathed his residence and its contents to the people, was such a popular and dynamic political figure during his time in public office from 1936 until his death in 1961. Now, back to why I entitled this piece “I Love My Job.” I consider myself among the fortunate few who work every day at tasks they adore. I love the writing and editing, determining content and selecting photos, and working with an extremely talented team of professionals to produce our magazines—it’s a labor of love for all of us. But the most rewarding aspect of my job is the privilege of meeting and working with the outstanding people of this state—people who work hard for what they believe in, who don’t take no for an answer, who find a way to succeed, and who never give up. I am honored to be able to call myself a resident of this remarkable state. I hope all of you appreciate this gift as well and that you never take it for granted. Enjoy!
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CONTRIBUTORS
Lori Ferguson
Kevin Gray
Amy K. Kanyuk
Lori is an art historian and principal of In-Your-Words Consulting in Southern New Hampshire. She is also the executive director of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters. She enjoys the arts and the great outdoors.
Kevin, whose feature writing has won first place from the New Hampshire Press Association, has covered all sports since 1994 for the New Hampshire Union Leader. In this issue he shares the experience of attending the Patriots–Giants game last fall. He lives in Bow, New Hampshire.
Amy is a founding member of the Concord law firm of McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals and families, and estate and trust administration. She writes and speaks frequently about taxes and estate planning.
Pete Lampron
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Pete Lampron is a Concord resident, professional writer, graphic artist, and musician. His work has appeared in numerous publications in New England, including MethuenLife and Buzz Magazine. Pete has written about music, restaurants, attractions, and lodging, and was the publisher of both JAM Music Magazine and NH Adventures.
Mike is a 41-year radio and TV personality who has worked in New York City and Boston, and currently cohosts New Hampshire in the Morning on WZID-FM in Manchester. In addition to his regular humor column in the Nashua Telegraph, he serves as the celebrity chef writer for Northeast FLAVOR magazine and has written for the Boston Globe, Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and more.
Ian has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for over 30 years, and his studio is located in Laconia. Besides photography for magazines, catalogs, and brochures, he specializes in architectural photography and fine art portraiture. He is working on a book of scenic photography entitled The Lakes Region: Rediscovering the Beauty of Central New Hampshire.
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The modern tablet device fills the niche between a smartphone and a laptop. A tablet is too big for your pocket, but it doesn’t require a large bag full of accessories like a laptop does. Apple’s iPad comes in one size. It runs on Apple’s iOS system, which is identical to the one found in the iPhone. The iPad has a 9.7-inch screen, and the whole unit is about the size of an 8x10-inch photograph.
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While the iPad tends to dominate the tablet market, it is not the only option. Many competitors have released similar products that run Google’s Android operating system. This is the same OS that’s found in many smartphones by Motorola, Samsung, HTC, and others. The iPad’s biggest competition at this point is the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 10.1-inch widescreen display. Roughly the same size as the iPad, it’s more rectangular because of the display’s widescreen aspect ratio. In addition to the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab device, there is a profusion of Android tablets available from many different manufacturers. Most of these are in the 10-inch size range, but some come in a smaller 7-inch form. Amazon’s Kindle Fire is one such 7-inch tablet. Both the iPad and the Android tablets are available as Wi-Fi–only devices as well as 3G or 4G wireless devices. The 3G or 4G devices require a data plan through a wireless provider. E as e o f U se
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Fall Bounty Enjoy the season’s perfect fruit
If we had a national fruit, it would be the apple. And its
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he New Hampshire Governor’s Mansion, known as the Bridges House, has been the governor’s official residence since 1969. The house in East Concord on Mountain Road currently serves as the venue for many official state functions held by the governor and is an extension of that office. Conferences are held here with legislators, civic and business leaders, and visiting dignitaries from around the nation and the world. In order to make the house more functional and comfortable, renovations have begun to expand meeting spaces and the formal dining room, install a modern kitchen, upgrade security and climate control, and more.
Supporters and dignitaries gather on July 2 for the groundbreaking ceremony, signaling that the Bridges House renovation project is under way.
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History of the House
An Interview with New Hampshire’s First Lady, Dr. Susan Lynch
The house was built by Charles Graham in 1835. Styles Bridges, governor of New Hampshire (1935–37) and US senator for 25 years (1937–1961), lived there from 1946 until his death. The house, along with its contents, was bequeathed to the state upon the death of his widow, Doloris Bridges, and in 1969 it become the governor’s official residence. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2005. That same year, a group was formed to raise funds for its renovations. Friends of the Bridges House, headed by New Hampshire’s First Lady, Dr. Susan Lynch, has been working tirelessly for the past eight years to make their plan a reality, and it is finally coming to fruition. A groundbreaking ceremony held at the house on July 2 signaled the beginning of the work. According to the Concord Monitor, the $750,000 project is funded through donations to the nonprofit’s capital campaign and a $500,000 tax credit grant. Cobb Hill Construction will complete the project. Debra Douglas, Capital Campaign Chair, remarks, “We appreciate our patrons who believed that this piece of New Hampshire history should be preserved. We were also fortunate to receive Community Development Finance Authority funds that New Hampshire businesses fully supported.” Ken Moulton, Executive Director of the Board, comments, “The biggest challenge has been educating the public in order to raise money. It’s really exciting now to see work beginning. Since 2005 this has been an idea only on paper, but now it’s becoming a reality.” Bruce Bridges, eldest grandchild of Senator Bridges, says, “My grandfather would be extremely happy about all the interest in his former home and making it more functional and accessible to the governor and people of New Hampshire, as he intended.” The following interview with New Hampshire’s First Lady, Dr. Susan Lynch, President of the Board of the Friends of Bridges House, summarizes the huge task they have undertaken.
How did you first become involved with this project?
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In 2005, right after John took office, I organized a committee to brainstorm about renovating and improving the Bridges House so it would be used for its intended purpose and its history would be preserved.
What inspired you to take it on? I remember first seeing the Bridges House in the late 1990s and thinking how sad it was that such a lovely old home was not being well cared for, and that people weren’t getting to see it and learn about its rich history! I decided then that if I were ever in a position to take on the renovation project (not having the slightest idea that John might run for Governor), I would.
Briefly describe the efforts of the people involved since 2005 and how, through the hard work of many, this project has successfully moved forward. This has been an enormous undertaking. Once our committee came up with a working “vision” for the Bridges House, we had to put together a nonprofit organization, choose a board, draw up the bylaws, and elect officers. Former First Ladies Dorothy Peterson, Nancy Sununu, Heather Merrill, and Kathy Gregg and I were the incorporators for this board. Next we hired John Merkle of TMS Architects and worked with him through successive drawings. At the same time, we obtained seed money from Northeast Delta Dental, one of our very generous supporters, which enabled us to hire administrative support as well as an executive director to organize our capital campaign. After that we spent most of our time and efforts fundraising and educating people about the Bridges House so they could understand why it was important to preserve it. The economic recession substantially slowed our progress with fundraising. Ultimately, we decided to divide the project into two phases and work to complete phase one, which is now under construction. Along the way, we worked with the Department of Cultural Resources and Concord Area Cable Access TV to interview former first-family members to obtain an oral history. Tom Dooley created a documentary video based on these interviews. I would very much like to see this project continued. We also put together an exhibit on the Bridges House, which was displayed at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester. The theme of this exhibit was Bridges House: The Past, Present, and Vision for the Future. This exhibit ran from October 2011 through April 2012. After raising a significant amount of our goal, we hired Cobb Hill Construction to complete the work. We continue to work to raise the remaining dollars to complete phase one. Even as we have started the construction, we are working on the Designer Showcase (featuring a number of prominent New Hampshire designers), which will begin this November, once construction is complete. We also organized a celebrity golf tournament at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in August. We are also working on developing a partnership with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters. Our dedicated Board members worked on all aspects of this project. We would not have been able to accomplish this project without the help of all our Board members and many other generous people in New Hampshire—especially many businesses who have been so supportive of our efforts. We are also grateful for the support given us through the CDFA (Community Development Finance Authority), without which we would not be undergoing construction now.
Describe your feelings now that construction work on the house has finally begun. It is so gratifying and exciting for me, personally, to see the work actually happening. This
Ready to break ground are (front row, from left) First Lady Susan Lynch; Governor John Lynch; Debra Douglas, Capital Campaign Chair; and Heather Merrill, Board Member. Back row: John Merkle, TMS Architects; Sylvio Dupuis, Board Member; Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental; Ken Moulton, Executive Director of the Board; Chris Sununu, Governor’s Council; George Lagos, Board Member; and Jerry Kingwill, Cobb Hill Construction.
has been a slow and difficult process and has taken a great deal of time (eight years) and effort.
How do you envision the house being used once construction is complete? I see the house being used as an extension of the Governor’s Office. It will be used for economic development; it is a place where the Governor can meet business owners who want to start up or relocate their companies to New Hampshire. The Bridges House will also provide a wonderful, quiet place for meetings for the Governor and/or administrative staff away from the hustle and bustle of the State House, but still close by. As has been the case in the past, other groups, such as nonprofit organizations, would also be able to meet in the newly renovated home. The Bridges House will be able to be opened up for tours, as most Governors’ Residences are. The history of this property dates back to the prerevolutionary era and is remarkable. One of my primary objectives is for people to be able to visit the home, tour it, and see the many beautiful antiques and art left to
us through the generosity of the Bridges family. I would personally like to see schoolchildren be able to visit for educational tours, to make the history come alive for them when they visit the place where people in government and throughout history lived and worked, and hear the stories of these lives. The home will also be suitable for entertaining, be it large stand-up receptions or small, intimate dinners. It will be a place where a visiting dignitary could be invited for dinner and possibly an overnight stay. Certainly, the traditional uses of the home such as the Christmas Tree Lighting and Easter Egg Hunt will continue and will be enhanced by the renovations. I would love to see the home opened up for art exhibits, concerts, and other events highlighting New Hampshire culture, artists, and craftspeople to share with the citizens of our state, to whom the house really belongs. For more information, visit the website, which includes an informative video: www.friendsofbridgeshouse.org.
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About the Project Cobb Hill Construction has planned, managed, and is completing construction on the Bridges House project, which is scheduled to be completed by November 6, 2012. Jerry Kingwill, President of Cobb Hill, answers our questions below:
Briefly describe the current renovations. An old, enclosed three-season porch was removed, and in its place a new dining room/ meeting room is being built, the exterior of which will look historically similar. It will feature the same flat roof and three walls with windows and will now be connected to the
kitchen for service. The original kitchen and carriage shed meeting rooms were demolished down to the floor. Foundations were shored up, and new foundations for the kitchen expansion, dining room, and a new entry foyer were poured. A new entrance addition will include a foyer, vestibule, ADA bathroom, powder room, coatroom, and storage room. This will also feature low-maintenance tile flooring. The expanded kitchen, designed by Vintage Kitchens, will feature custom cabinetry with granite countertops, a center island, and additional working counter space, commercialgrade appliances, and a large bay window with
Above: The former three-season porch will become a new formal dining room. Right: Building floor plan. Below: Project timeline. Opposite: Demolition of the old Great Room, which had been added in the 1970s, allows for a spacious new meeting space. Debra Douglas and George Lagos with Cobb Hill president Jerry Kingwill. Architect’s rendering of the finished project.
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a bench seat. The bay window area will also feature a hand-carved wood ceiling by New Hampshire Furniture Master Jeffrey Cooper. The completely rebuilt Great Room was originally designed to be a two-story structure, with plans to complete the second-floor rooms at a later date. However, due to initial budgeting and fundraising results, the plan was scaled back to a single-story structure. The Great Room does feature an all-new gas fireplace and access to the kitchen for service. To protect the original brick structure, a two-hour firewall will be created between the new addition and the original structure. New fire-rated doors will replace the existing doors.
How are you incorporating modern updates while retaining the historical integrity of the house? The project is replacing the old, oil-fired furnaces with more efficient, gas-fired HVAC systems. In order to maintain the original character, all the old radiators are being disconnected but kept in place. The new system will deliver heat and cooling through carefully concealed ducts and registers. The architectural design is consistent with the original brick structure, including the window styles being used. Period lighting fixtures are being used
throughout, including two period-appropriate chandeliers and wall sconces in the Great Room. A period-appropriate mirror will also grace the fireplace mantel. Natural maple flooring, consistent with the time, will be installed in both the kitchen and Great Room. Bead board will be used in some ceilings as well, which is consistent with the style.
Briefly describe any green or energysaving additions to the house. As mentioned, the new gas-fired HVAC system that will provide heat and cooling is more efficient, with lower carbon emis-
sions. Three HVAC systems will split the work between the original brick structure, the kitchen, dining room, and Great Room. Marvin Integrity low-e argon windows will be used throughout the new construction. These high-efficiency windows also feature a maintenance-free PVC-clad exterior. All ceilings and roof frames being constructed will be insulated with high-density spray foam to provide the highest R-Value and air infiltration. High-efficiency lighting is being used wherever possible and new under-counter LED lighting will be installed in the kitchen. }
“The architectural design is consistent with the original brick structure, including the window styles being used.� —Jerry Kingwill, Cobb Hill Construction
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“Sometimes I’ve found in my political life that you accomplish much more by understating your position than you do by overstating it.” ––Senator H. Styles Bridges
Remembering
H. Styles Bridges A popular figure on both sides of the aisle
Henry Styles Bridges (September 9, 1898–November 26, 1961) was a Republican politician from Concord, New Hampshire, who rose to lead his party. He served one term as the 63rd Governor of New Hampshire before his 25-year career in the United States Senate.
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Early Life & Career Bridges was born in West Pembroke, Maine, where he attended public school and the University of Maine at Orono until 1918. His career included teaching, newspaper editing and writing, business, and state government. He was an instructor at Sanderson Academy, Ashfield, Massachusetts, from 1918 to 1919, and a member of the extension staff of the University of New Hampshire at Durham from 1921 until 1922. He served as secretary of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation from 1922 until 1923, and was the editor of Granite Monthly magazine from 1924 until 1926. Subsequently, he was the director and secretary of the New Hampshire Investment Corporation from 1924 until 1929 and served as a member of the New Hampshire Public Service Commission from 1930 until 1934.
Political Life Bridges ran for governor of New Hampshire in 1934 and won, becoming the nation’s youngest governor at the time, at the age of 36. Years later, during an appearance on Face the Nation on CBS, Bridges stated, “During my term as governor of New Hampshire, we were the first state in the union to qualify under the federal Social Security Act. In addition, the little state of New Hampshire was the second to enact an unemployment insurance law for its workers.” Bridges was elected to the United States Senate in 1936 as one of only two Republicans in the Democratic/New Deal landslide of 1936. He served for the next 25 years. In 1937 he retired from the Army Reserve Corps, in which he had served as a lieutenant since 1925. A couple of years later, his name came up as a potential candidate for Vice President, and in 1940 he was considered for the Republican ticket for President, but Wendell Willkie eventually received the nomination to run against Franklin Roosevelt. Bridges was re-elected to the US Senate for four subsequent terms in 1942, 1948, 1954, and 1960, winning by bigger margins with each election. He died in 1961 before he could complete his final term. He became the highest-ranking Republican senator, serving as chairman of the Joint Committee on Foreign Economic Cooperation when the Republicans had control of the Senate from 1947 until 1949, Senate Minority Leader from 1952 until 1953, President pro tempore of the United States Senate (third in line for the Presidency) when the Republicans had control of it from 1953 until 1955, chairman of the Joint Committee on Inaugural Arrangements for both inaugurations of President Dwight Eisenhower, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations when the Republicans had control of the Senate from 1947 to 1949 and 1953 to 955, and Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee from 1954 until his death. During World War II, he was one of only four members of Congress who knew about the top-secret Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb, and he helped hide its funding from fellow lawmakers in other appropriations throughout the war. He was able to bring federal government defense dollars to New Hampshire and is credited with securing Pease Air Force Base for the state. In early 1951, Senator Bridges announced that the Air Force wanted to build a bomber base in New Hampshire’s seacoast area, with Portsmouth Airport as the prime location. In May of 1952, the House Armed Services Committee approved construction of the air base. He is also credited with bringing the US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab to the state.
A Lesson for Today’s Politicians Long before today’s climate of divisiveness overtook Washington, Bridges was popular with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Biographer James J. Kiepper,
The Senator at his home: (from top) Senator Bridges and wife Doloris at the front door of their residence. Senator Bridges in his home office. Doloris and the Senator at Christmastime. The Senator celebrates with his mother on her 85th birthday.
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A crowd gathers in Concord in 1961 to open I-93 just north of Concord at Exit 16, named the Styles Bridges Highway. From left are Senator Bridges, his eldest grandchild Bruce Bridges, Doloris Bridges, grandson Styles Bridges, and NH Governor Wesley Powell and First Lady Beverly Powell.
“The Senator could turn a person who was not in favor of Styles Bridges into a friend in a very short time. It was an incredible, unique gift that he had, coupled ––Bridges biographer James J. Kiepper with hard work and his ability to compromise.” author of Styles Bridges, Yankee Senator, relates a story from the 1950s. “Mark Trice, Secretary of the Senate, went to the [Senate] cloakroom door. Several senators were in the cloakroom, and he asked, ‘Is the Senator here?’ to which they replied, ‘No, the Senator is not here.’ Styles Bridges was known in the ’50s as The Senator.” The respect he enjoyed and the esteem in which he was held and his knowledge, experience, and straightforward manner made Bridges a frequent guest on the television news shows of the 1950s and early 1960s. On a segment of the TV show Washington Conversation on CBS in 1961, the Senator was asked about his relationship with the four presidents with whom
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he had worked. Of Democrat Harry Truman, Bridges said, “Harry Truman differed very materially with me on many great issues. But he understood politics. He could give and take in a political way. You might oppose him on the floor, but you’d meet him the next day and you could be close personal friends.” When Kiepper’s book was published in 2001, the occasion was marked at the Bridges House with family and distinguished guests in attendance. New Hampshire Public Television captured the gathering on video. Robert Novak, well-known journalist and television personality, spoke about Bridges saying, “What would Styles Bridges like in 2001? He would like cable television. Can you imagine Styles Bridges
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Senator Bridges in his library at his Mountain Road home.
on Crossfire? Larry King Live? Hardball? Bill O’Reilly? He would be so much in demand because he was smooth, he was articulate, and he knew what was going on.” Friend and fellow senator Norris Cotton said of Bridges, “He liked people, and he liked to meet people and know them. He had one of the most fascinating, outreaching personalities I ever knew.” Kiepper adds, “The Senator could turn a person who was not in favor of Styles Bridges into a friend in a very short time. It was an incredible, unique gift that he
had, coupled with hard work and his ability to compromise.” Novak comments, “He worked effectively behind the scenes, in ways that are really not done much today.” Interstate 93 in New Hampshire just north of Concord is named the Styles Bridges Highway. The Senator died in East Concord and is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, just a half-mile from his home. His three sons, John, David, and H. Styles, Jr, are now deceased, but Senator Bridges is survived by seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A special edition New Hampshire rocker to benefit the Bridges House is being made by D.R. Dimes, craftsman of fine reproduction furniture. Each chair is being handmade in Northwood, New Hampshire, and will be labeled, numbered, and handsigned by Douglas P. Dimes. A personal inscription can be added, if desired. When asked how he became interested in this project, Doug Dimes says, “In mid April I received a call from Julia Dias, an interior designer who was submitting a proposal for the Bridges House Designer Showcase. She was interested in a couple of pieces for the new Great Room. It immediately occurred to me that as the leading furniture maker in New Hampshire, we should be involved in such a great New Hampshire project.” He continues, “Since D.R. Dimes will be providing furniture for two rooms, I began to think about how to raise money for the project and came up with the idea for the rocker.” The chair is offered at $1,300 with 50 percent of the price ($650) going to help fund the furnishing of the Bridges House. “Only in New Hampshire could this project be done this way, which is why I think it’s so fabulous,” Doug concludes. Anyone interested in a Special Edition New Hampshire Rocker can send a check for $1,300 to D.R. Dimes & Company, Ltd., PO Box 308, Northwood, NH 03261. Please make the check out to Friends of the Bridges House. Chairs can be picked up in Northwood, or shipping can be arranged. For information, call (603) 942-8050, e-mail info@drdimes.com, or visit the website at www.drdimes.com. fall 2012 | ar ound concord 3 3
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Designer Showcase “We have at this time watched the destruction of the old barn and kitchen and the screened porch that Governor Mel Thompson and his wife remodeled in the 1970s, and we’re now seeing the house as it stood originally,” says Cindy McLaughlin, chair of the Designer Showcase at the Bridges House. “It really is a lovely old Greek Revival brick home and is in remarkable condition for its age.” Cindy continues, “We are all very excited about the originality and quality that our selected designers have proposed for each room. When finished, the overall feel of the house should be warm and inviting.” Designers presented their detailed plans to a panel of Board Members in addition to James Garvin, New Hampshire historian; Susan Strickler, curator of the Currier Museum; and Doug Dimes, long-time New Hampshire period reproduction furniture maker. The designers have been challenged to use as the focal point of their space at least one historical artifact from the home’s contents. Designers selected to participate are Sue Bartlett, Meredith Bohn, Sue Booth, Michael Cota, Marcia Cotter, Julia E. Dias, Judy Dibble, Doug Dimes, Pam Greene, Ann Henderson, Allison Karansios, Cindy McLaughlin, Lisa Nelthropp, Renee Rucci, Cynthia Shreve, Cheryl Tufts, and Stephanie Wentworth. V The Bridges House Designer Showcase November 11–November 25 Showcase Gala Holiday Tour November 29–December 16 EDITOR’S NOTE: Many businesses and individuals from around the state have generously donated goods and services to the house project. We’ll recognize them in a future issue when we bring you a tour of the finished house.
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Above: Fans make their way into Gillette Stadium. Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots. Top right: Tailgating before the big game has become an art.
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wenty years ago, as Patriots seasonticket holders at the old concrete jungle that was Foxboro Stadium, we’d drop the tailgate and settle for burgers and beer before kickoff. Back then, the best tailgaters had a TV with rabbit ears. Man, are those days long gone! We no longer own a pair of season tickets in the corner of the stadium, but football season isn’t complete without a trip to Gillette Stadium, where fans have perfected the art of tailgating. Last fall, unwittingly, we watched a preview of Super Bowl XLVI, a game in which Eli Manning orchestrated a last-minute comeback to beat the Pats, 24–20. } fall 2012 | ar ound concord 3 7
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Top row, from left: John Carr and Otis Thomson with an RV owned by their friend Dave Peck. All travel from Maine to every Pats home game. Members of our group eagerly await cooked sausages. Fans from Wayland, MA, enjoy playing Tailgate Toss with bean bags before the game. Pictured are Geoff Leard (83), Eric Landry (93), Sam Breslin (12), and Dylan Register (black jacket). Bottom row: These Pats fans also show their love of Danica Patrick. Shown are David Nadeau, Concord, NH; John Kazilionis, Portland, ME; and Stan Kelly, Concord, NH. Are the sausages ready yet? Parking lots are filled with activity before the game. Tailgaters show their team spirit with a Patriots tent.
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Once coolers and people were packed into the car, we headed out on our fun-filled day. Long before we arrived at Gillette Stadium, we were seized by the Patriots football spirit when, in the rest area where we stopped to meet up with some members of our group, we spotted a motor home completely covered with hand-painted murals of Patriots players in action. Not being able to resist finding out more, we approached this decked-out, oversized Pats poster on wheels. The residents within emerged to greet us and satisfy our curiosity. Come to find out, the guys travel to every Pats home game from Maine! We were told that the amazing illustrations covering the vehicle had been painted by Boston Globe illustrator Larry Johnson. Now those guys are diehard Patriots fans who know how to travel in style!
Our plan to leave Manchester, New Hampshire, by 9:30am for a 4pm game time was a good one—we were not delayed at all in traffic entering the stadium. Driving into the Gillette parking lot by 11am found us pulling into a parking space on the first row next to the fence beside Route 1. Good job! Once people and coolers were unloaded from our group’s vehicles, setting up tables, chairs, grills, food, condiments, and utensils commenced. The kids—dreaming of someday being on the field and becoming the next Tom Brady—threw the football in perfect spirals. Some of the adults simply sat back to view the unbelievable scene taking place in our corner of the parking lot. } fall 2012 | ar ound concord 3 9
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Above: Shannon Decker of Russell, PA, picks out a new hat in the Pro Shop. She was visiting her uncle, who lives in Quincy, MA. Inset: You’ll find your favorite player’s jersey in the Patriots Pro Shop. Above center and right: Be sure to arrive early to allow time to tour The Hall at Patriot Place and the Pro Shop and to grab a bite to eat at the CBS Scene.
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Much of the game-day experience hasn’t changed through the years—good friends and passionate fans are the only real essentials—but the pregame festivities have reached Super Bowl proportions in their own right. The parking lots are a land of Wi-Fi, high-definition video screens—and food, glorious food. A fan to our left was smoking an expensive cigar, and there was a smorgasbord of surf and turf—chicken, steak, shrimp, and even lobster—along our row of parked vehicles. There’s shopping and dining at Patriot Place, even a cinema for those unable to score a ticket. (My friend, Kevin Littlefield, actually never got into the game and wandered through the sprawling complex, checking out The Hall at Patriot Place.) } continued on page
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FAMILY FEUD?
What happens when your relatives are Giants fans?
The plan was that our group traveling from Concord would meet up with relatives of our friends who were coming from New York, and we weren’t quite sure how that was going to work. Were we really going to be tailgating with the enemy? But when the Long Island crew pulled in and introductions were made, we knew that these were good people who love their Giants as much as we love our Pats. And when they began unloading grills and coolers and cooking sausages with peppers and onions, it was not difficult to put team loyalties aside. All of us had a great time talking and teasing, eating and drinking, and making new friends—without ever coming close to feuding. Here are some observations about the day: Patriots fan Brad Rhoades, junior, Trinity High School My first NFL experience was the Patriots— Giants game in November last season, and little did I know it would be a preview of the Super Bowl. Being a football player myself and being surrounded by so many passionate people in that atmosphere added to my love for the game. The intensity of play and complex nature of the pro game makes me want to work that much harder at my own skills. Plain and simple, watching a game at Foxboro made me love football much, much more than I already did. The tailgating experience is something I never expected. Fans from both teams set up amazing food spreads, and it’s like one giant party. Somebody is always cooking. Footballs are flying through the air. People just walk around and are so happy to be there. My father (Frank Rhoades) and I had a good bonding experience. It was a chance for us to share
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some laughs with good friends. It wasn’t the same without my mother (Kristen, who died in February 2011), but I know she was looking down on us smiling. Any time I’m having fun or working hard on the football field, I think of her. Giants fan John Scheinman, Plymouth, NH Tailgating is special to me and my family because of its many multigenerational aspects. No matter what, I could always have a conversation with my dad about the New York Football Giants. No matter what, my sons Aaron and Jacob watch the Giants with me. We also love to tailgate when we have the opportunity. My hobby is cooking, so tailgating for a group is right up my alley. One of the many keys to a good tailgate is being organized. It is a good rule of thumb to do as much preparation at home beforehand. My eldest son Aaron shares the same joy of cooking that I do, so he and I do a lot of chopping peppers and onions the night before as well as precooking the sausage. (We bought Premio brand sweet Italian because the company is based in New Jersey and has been sold at the Meadowlands. Like coaches and players, I have my superstitions.) We also make and season our hamburger patties and make sure we have the proper hot dog rolls—Coney Island style, of course. We check that we have our shaved steak sandwiches and each person’s favorite cheese. My brother and my niece and nephew drove up from Long Island that morning, and Frank and Brad Rhoades joined us. Brad and Jacob traded verbal jabs before the game. Lots of people stopped to say hello, probably thinking it was strange that a group made up of half Patriots fans and half Giants fans could be having such a good time together. That day was about as perfect as you can get weatherwise
Far left: Brad Rhoades, a junior at Trinity High School, will always remember the day he went to his first NFL game. Left: Our group included fans of both teams. Front row, from left: Frank Rhoades and Brad Rhoades (Epsom, NH), Jacob Scheinman (Plymouth, NH), and Dan Scheinman (Baldwin, NY). Back row: John Scheinman and Aaron Scheinman (Plymouth, NH), Doug Scheinman and Julia Scheinman (Baldwin, NY).
for November 6, and there was an almost college-like tailgating atmosphere before the game, I think because of all the Giants fans. (I estimate the crowd was 15 to 20 percent Giants supporters, which is very unusual for an NFL game, especially in New England.) Whenever I tailgate, I look for grass (tough in some parking lots), proximity to bathrooms (this is key for the ladies in your group), and most importantly, access to the most easy egress (especially important in Foxboro). As a Giants fan, obviously the game was great. I was hoping the Giants would win, even knowing that the Patriots almost never lose at home during the regular season with Brady and Belichick. And with Giants players Bradshaw and Manningham not even making the trip, I was not overly optimistic that the Giants could pull the win out in Foxboro, but they did it! The last four minutes were like an NBA game—whoever had the ball was going to score. When you’re a visiting fan and the stadium gets quiet and you can only hear your team’s fans, that’s always a nice feeling.
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Top row: Pregame ceremonies featured an exciting flyover. Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots/David Silverman. Action on the field. Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots. Above: Tom Brady dodges defenders. Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots/ David Silverman. Gronk gains valuable yardage after a catch. Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots. Brady leads his team onto the field! Go Pats! Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots/David Silverman.
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With all the pregame fun and people watching, before we knew it, it was time to head into the stadium. We certainly didn’t want to miss team warm-ups and the opening ceremonies. We joined the throngs lined up to enter and finally made our way to our seats—first row on the second tier! Excellent! Both teams were on the field, and we quickly scanned uniform numbers to spot our favorite players—12 Brady, 83 Welker, 87 Gronk, and 75 Wilfork. Unfortunately, the Pats were at the far end of the field, but Eli Manning was right in front of us. Just our luck! Soon both teams left the field for the locker rooms, and we were treated to a rousing patriotic ceremony featuring members of the military and huge American flags. The crowd of 60,000 plus rose as one for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and in an unbelievable feat of perfect timing, three screaming jets streaked overhead in a goose-bump-inducing flyover on the last few notes of the anthem. If the crowd wasn’t frenzied enough already, this spectacle sent them over the edge! Game-time action was exciting, to say the least, and we yelled and cheered until we were hoarse. As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter, the Pats scored to take the lead
with just a few minutes left in the game, and we were satisfied once more that Brady had led our beloved team to yet another victory. As we began our walk out of the stadium (to beat the crowd leaving the parking lot was our mission), the crowd, which included a large percentage of Giants fans—erupted in a roar. Arch-enemy Eli had somehow managed to take his team down the field to score a touchdown and defeat the Pats in the final seconds. How could we have forgotten Yogi Bera’s most famous lesson: “It’s not over until it’s over.” Next time, we’ll wait for the final second to expire before we leave our seats, and we’ll be prepared to spend a couple hours tailgating post-game. V
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eering through the windows at Lilise Designer Resale, one catches enticing glimpses of the fashion finds and style steals that await—a rack of exquisite Chanel suits parades across the center of the room, capped on one end by an array of Mary Frances handbags and stopped short at the other by a stylish selection of Prada and Manolo Blahnik pumps. Unusual pieces of costume jewelry twinkle from mannequins’ necks, wrists, and fingers. The pulse quickens as deal after deal comes into view. “My goal is to give shoppers access to something different,” owner Ellen Lessard observes. “I want to offer Concordarea women high-end designer merchandise—clothing, accessories, purses, shoes, and jewelry—in a shop that looks like a boutique, not a consignment store.” Mission accomplished. Elegant yet Accessible Lilise Designer Resale is an elegant, airy store with a sprinkling of personal touches that strike a welcoming note. This is no accident—every aspect of the business has personal meaning for Lessard. The store name, Lilise, is a conflation of the first and middle names of Lessard’s daughter Lily Elise. The store logo—a statuesque woman elegantly attired in coat and hat—is an adaptation of a magazine illustration drawn by Lessard’s grandfather in 1914. In short, every aspect of the business contributes to the “elegant yet accessible” aura that Lessard seeks to create. This carefully crafted business identity didn’t come about overnight; Lessard’s concept for Lilise Designer Resale was many years in the making. A native of western Massachusetts, Lessard met her husband when the two were living in Naples, Florida. A desire
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Clockwise from top left: Ellen Lessard, owner, Lilise Designer Resale. Lilise’s sales floor spring rollout, March 2012. Vintage 1970s red vinyl jacket. Fall ensemble on mannequin. Chanel two-tone ankle boots. Marcy Flournoy is wearing a 1990s multicolor pleated Chanel skirt and carrying a brown, leather Chanel handbag. At Lilise Designer Resale, women of all ages and sizes can find the perfect outfits and accessories to complement their wardrobes.
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Can’t Make It to Concord? Shoppers can also find deals on vintage Chanel from Lilise through the online store Etsy at www.etsy.com/people/Lilise DesignerResale, stay up-to-date on the latest fashion news with the store’s blog, “Live Chic or Die” livechicordie.blogspot. com/, and follow the store on Pinterest to catch up on Lilise’s favorite trends and new merchandise.
Clockwise from top left: Friend and customer Charli Pappas wears vintage pieces and Lilise items that complete her ensemble to look just like the vintage logo that Ellen’s grandfather drew back in 1914. Colorful shoes and accessories for spring and summer. Pink Chanel sandals. Vintage rack chock full of goodies! Giorgio Armani black velvet dress. Ribbon cutting ceremony during the Grand Opening, with the help of the Concord Chamber of Commerce: (from left) Greater Concord Chamber President Tim Sink, Chamber Ambassador Phil Donovan, Renovator Extraordinaire Tim Lessard, the Honorable Mayor Bouley, the very excited owner Ellen Lessard, Ellen’s daughter Lily and husband Greg, and Chamber Ambassador Bill Meyers. 4 8 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m
HOME MADE ICE CREAM to live closer to family eventually led them back to Concord, her husband’s hometown, where Lessard began working as a paralegal at the UNH School of Law. Although Lessard loved her job, after seven years she no longer felt like she was growing or developing. An inveterate shopper and bargain hunter, she pursued her passion on the weekends, haunting consignment stores and estate sales in search of high-end designer pieces and one-of-a-kind vintage wear. “There were no stores in the Concord area that were catering to this niche, and I was tired of driving to Boston and Portsmouth for great deals,” Lessard recalls. So she decided to fulfill the need herself. “I worked on my business plan for well over a year,” Lessard notes, “and I kept searching for the right location.” In the spring of 2011, when space opened up at 113 Storrs Street, in the former stable for the Phoenix Hotel, Lessard knew she’d found the right venue. “My husband Greg and his brother Tim devoted more than six months to making over the space, and they really did an incredible job!” Lessard observes. She proudly points out the used stable doors (which Greg and Tim repurposed to use as decorative elements and an office door) as well as the massive granite foundation that the men liberated from multiple layers of paint and plaster. The resulting space is open, bright, and filled with personality. “We’re in a great location,” Lessard asserts. “We’re easy to find—across the street from Marshall’s and between Claudia’s Signature Salon and Cheers—and there’s plenty of parking available.”
Filling a Niche, Very Nicely! The store celebrated its one-year anniversary on August 1, and Lessard shows no signs of slowing down. “I can’t believe it’s been a year already,” she confesses. “Response to the store has been overwhelmingly positive—we’re
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generating a lot of buzz.” Lessard expresses wonder and delight at the incredible assortment of consignment goods she’s received from the community. “I’ve gotten everything from Chanel and Calvin Klein to St. John and Armani, with a good bit of J. Crew and Banana Republic as well,” she notes. Lessard is especially excited about her collection of Chanel pieces. “I have everything from unique, one-of-a-kind suits to classic handbags and shoes.” Lessard also offers vintage pieces, though she admits they can be a tougher sell because they are often sized quite small. Lessard is eager to share her finds with the public and has created several special events to draw shoppers into the store. Every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm, Lessard hosts “Wine Down Wednesday,” inviting shoppers to enjoy a glass of wine as they browse; and on the third Thursday of every month, she hosts “Ladies Night” and offers a 15 percent discount on every item in the store. Lessard is equally committed to providing superior customer service. “I’m very hands-on,” she asserts. “I always greet 5 0 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m
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people as they come into the store, and I really make an effort to get to know my customers. I ask as many questions as possible so that I can truly assist people.” Lessard keeps track of the designers people like as well as particular items they’re looking for, and when new inventory arrives, she gives patrons a call or drops them an e-mail to let them know that their favorites are in. Lessard also makes every effort to meet customers’ needs by carrying plus sizes (which many consignment stores do not) as well as petites. “I have exactly what you’re looking for, and I’m closer than Boston,” Lessard asserts. “Concord has a great assortment of consignment stores, each of which fills a niche. We all work well together and have great business relationships with one another. I’m really happy to be here,” she concludes. “We’re worth the drive. No matter what the economy is like, people love getting a good deal!” V Lilise Designer Resale 113 Storrs Street Concord, NH (603) 715-2009, www.lilisedr.com
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Top: View of the patio from the square. Above: Alan “Doc” Rogers playing on the patio. Center: Stephanie (black shirt) and Rob (white shirt) enjoy a drink with friends on the patio. Right: The True Brew’s giant board of teas.
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Vision and passion are terms often used to describe what motivates business owners. For Rob and Stephanie Zinser, owners of True Brew Barista at 3 Bicentennial Square in Concord, they are more than just business buzzwords. The True Brew has undergone a metamorphosis over the past four years, and the Zinsers are excited to be at the helm of a real gem of downtown Concord. With a grand opening in September for their expansion, the True Brew effectively doubled its size with added seating, a performance area, and a 35-foot-long bar. In addition to their extensive selections of coffee, tea, smoothies, and soda, the True Brew also features beer and wine selections, and the addition of live music makes it a daytime or nighttime destination. It’s also available evenings for private parties. } fall 2012 | ar ound concord 5 3
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A Sense of Connection The Zinsers have developed a solid group of supporters over the past four years. “Our customer base is mostly our day customers who come back,” she explains. They come back for good reason; the mix of coffee-lovers’ delights and comfortable, friendly bar in the back offers something for everyone. The options available are extensive, including specialty beverages, light fare, and a selection of top-shelf brews. To add to
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s we continue to weather the fallout of the financial crisis, few, if any, of us truly understand its causes or possible cures. Although a flip through the cable channels produces no shortage of pundits willing to impart their opinions, the history and details of the recent mortgage collapse, commodities bubble, tech bubble, and government bailout really can’t be boiled down to a sound bite. Nonetheless, the talking heads give it their best effort, usually loaded with enough financial lingo to make you want to turn back to Toddlers and Tiaras, and fast. (If you haven’t seen the episode where the crazy mother has her five-year-old son spraytanned for a beauty pageant, please put this down and go see if you can find it on On Demand. Being secure in the knowledge that you have never chemically colored a kindergartener for the sake of fashion will make you feel great about yourself as a human being.)
In this election year, the economy is at the forefront of every campaign contest, from the presidential election to the city council. If you want to have a fighting chance of understanding some of the issues, you need to know some of the concepts and terms that get tossed around in the press and by your favorite political candidates. Becoming familiar with some of the terminology will help you make informed decisions, with the added bonus of making you sound super smart at cocktail parties. Some of the Basi cs
At the most basic level is the concept of the “economy,” which generally refers to producing, distributing, and consuming wealth. Households and individual businesses are “microeconomies.” The US as a whole is a “macroeconomy.” A “deficit spending unit” is someone or something that spends more than it earns. For example, when your unemployed sixth grader buys apps on his iPod using your credit card, he is a DSU in your microeconomy. Your DSU’s unauthorized acquisition of Cut the Rope, Doodle Jump, and Temple Run can be transformed from an angry parental tirade (fueled in part by your guilt and confusion regarding how, exactly, the 12-year-old DSU knew your iTunes password and credit card security code) into what people who do not live with a preteen would refer to as a
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“teaching moment” about finance. The two most basic concepts of finance are the “risk/return tradeoff” and the “time value of money.” The “time value of money” concept also dovetails with the concept of “compounding.” “Return,” which is usually quoted as a percentage, means the increase or decrease in the value of an investment over a period of time. If you put $100 into your savings account, and a year later you’ve earned $5 in interest on the $100, you now have $105 and your return is 5 percent. (And at 5 percent, you also have an awesome bank.) In order to get a higher return, you have to be willing to accept more “risk,” which is the chance that your investment’s return will be different from what you expect it to be. Managing Risk & Retu rn
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The “risk-free rate” is the lowest minimum return an investor would expect from an investment that has no risk. Although the risk-free rate really doesn’t exist because even safe investments have a small amount of risk—the interest rate on three-month US Treasury Bills is often used as the risk-free rate because the US government can always pay the interest on them, even if it has to print money to do so. Imagine that. Right now, the interest rate on three-month T-bills is about a tenth of one percent (0.10 percent), which is approximately the same return you would realize if you started a lemonade stand at the end of your driveway. On the flipside of T-bills, in terms of risk, are investments in new companies. Accordingly, if your DSU starts a software company in the garage and wants your rich sister-in-law to be his “angel investor” and give him money to help him develop the next Microsoft, Auntie Martha is going to demand a high return on her investment (maybe 25 percent or more), since the chances that the DSU— even with his vast experience in the world of MP3 apps—will turn out to be the next Bill Gates are pretty slim. The best way to manage risk and maximize return is to “diversify” your investments. Your grandmother introduced the concept of financial diversification to you when you were in first
In fact, if you invest $10,000 at 5 percent per year for 25 years, and reinvest all of the returns, you will wind up with about $34,000, without ever adding any money to the original $10,000 investment. grade, and she told you not to “put all your eggs in one basket.” If you diversify, you invest in different asset classes (such as stocks and bonds), and within each asset class, you buy a variety of assets. For example, if you have $100, you might spend $60 on a dozen different stocks and $40 on a dozen different bonds to create a diversified portfolio. In general, a portfolio of different kinds of investments will produce higher returns and pose a lower risk than any individual investment within the portfolio. The benefits of diversification are the greatest for a well-diversified portfolio of 25 to 30 securities; investing in more securities will produce additional diversification benefits, but at a significantly smaller rate. If you have a limited budget, you may find it difficult to create an adequately diversi-
fied portfolio on your own, but you can do so inexpensively by buying shares in “mutual funds.” A mutual fund is a professionally managed, diversified portfolio purchased with money contributed by many investors. By buying a share of a mutual fund, you buy a small fraction of the diversified portfolio. Invest i n g for the Fu ture
The term “time value of money” refers to the fact that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar that will be available in the future. For example, if you have $100 today, and invest it at 5 percent for one year, in a year the $100 will be worth $105. In other words, you will have the same amount of money if you have $100 today or $105 a year from now. Conversely, if someone says that he’ll give you $100 in
a year, that’s the same as having $95 today, because you could invest the $95 today and, at a 5 percent return, have $100 in a year. In addition, if the money is in your hot little hands right now (instead of next year), you can do whatever you want with it, making it inherently more valuable, dollar for dollar, than money that you expect to receive in the future. For these reasons, when doing your retirement planning (i.e., buying Powerball tickets), remember that when you hit it big, you want the lump sum payment, not the annual annuity from the lottery commission. Having a dollar today is also better than the promise of one later because there’s always the chance that whoever owes you the dollar in the future won’t be able to pay you when the money is due. You know all that money that’s withheld from your
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paycheck for Social Security, and that the government is “keeping safe” for you for your golden years, since you can’t be trusted with it? At the risk of being a total party pooper, I suggest that perhaps you might want to be developing a contingency plan (i.e., buying Powerball tickets). Uncle Sam may not have your moola when the clock strikes retirement. “Compounding” means earning interest on interest (or, conversely, paying interest on interest you already owe). If you earn $5 in interest from the $100 in your savings account, and reinvest both the $5 and the $100 in the account for a second year, you’ll earn interest on both the initial investment ($100) and on the $5 of interest that you earned in the first year. If the rate of return in the second year is also 5 percent, at the end of that year you’ll have $110.25, because you earned another $5 of interest on your original $100 and you earned $0.25 of interest on the $5 of interest you received in the first year. If you extend the calculation out, the numbers can start to get very big as your previous earnings start to provide returns. In fact, if you invest $10,000 at 5 percent per year for 25 years, and reinvest all of the returns, you will wind up with about $34,000, without ever adding any money to the original $10,000 investment. On the other hand, if you just invest the $10,000 at 5 percent per year and spend the annual interest ($500) on mocha lattes, then after 25 years you will have $10,000 in the savings account and the shakes from having consumed $12,500 worth of caffeine. Now, back to that teaching moment and the kid with the apps (and your credit card). If the DSU had saved the $10 he spent on apps and invested the money, and its earnings, in a diversified mutual fund that earned 5 percent for 9 years, he would have $15.50 when he turns 21—and sound super smart at a cocktail party. It’s never too early, or too late, to understand the concepts of finance, on both a micro (personal) and macro (big picture) level. We are faced with financial decisions and consequences every day, and, armed with a little knowledge, we have a better chance of making sound choices, both in our personal lives and in the voting booth. V 6 6 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m
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The rolling green hills of Tuscany and Umbria have long been the holiday destination of choice for the rich and famous. No wonder, as both of these central Italian regions combine extensive culture with indulgent relaxation, not to mention fabulous food! Opportunities abound to visit fresco-painted churches and Renaissance masterpieces in Florence’s top art galleries, as well as quirky landmarks such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Wine tasting in Chianti is a pleasurable pastime after a morning of sightseeing, and romantic evenings spent strolling through any of the region’s quaint, medieval hilltop towns are unforgettable. With beautiful scenery, rich history, and much to offer those who appreciate the finer things in life, Umbria and Tuscany make excellent vacation destinations. Tuscany: The Art Palace of Italy
The Etruscans were the first to establish a civilization in what we know as Tuscany, and the area has a rich history. The capital city of the region is Florence, regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence, in fact, is one of the world’s most important watercolor centers and has been called the “art palace of Italy.” Tuscany has six locations that have been declared World Heritage Sites and over 120 protected nature reserves. Many famous artists lived in Tuscany—Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli, to name a few. Galileo Galilei, famed for his astronomical discoveries and observations, was a Tuscan. For those who enjoy diving into history, Tuscany’s museums, such as the Pitti Palace or the Uffizi, will offer hours of entertainment and education. The Tuscan scenery, with many major mountain ranges in the area, is breathtaking, and the fertile plains provide the main livelihood of the area, farming. Explore Umbria
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Clockwise from above: This region is ideal for venturing out on a selfguided biking adventure along quiet roads tracing ancient routes to scenic medieval villages. Guide Gianni Stanghellini and guests toast a great day of walking before dinner. Old stone farmhouses and classic cypress trees accompany walkers on their daily routes. Walks within the ancient walls of Spello, one of the region’s bestpreserved medieval towns, bring the region’s history close.
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truffle (a fungal delicacy) is also produced in Umbria—in fact, the region produces 45 percent of Italy’s black truffles. Other Umbrian delights include ornamental ceramics, tempting confectioneries, pastas and cheeses, and a variety of textiles and clothing. And for the perfect way to wind down after a day immersed in culture, the region offers many fine wines—Sassicaia, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, and Brunello di Montalcino.
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With a variety of accommodations from romantic hideaways to elegant villas and luxury hotels, Umbria and Tuscany are great vacation choices. You may choose to travel on your own by car, train, or bicycle. Or join an escorted motor coach tour with guides who can tell you everything you want to know about the sights and history of this beautiful region, and take care of every detail for you. Should you wish to be more active and truly immerse yourself in the culture, why not try a walking vacation? Country Walkers has more than three decades of experience and offers tours from guided walking to self-guided walking or biking, and private tours. Designed to let you leave all your cares behind, each of these “gourmet” departures features 24-hour-a-day expert guides, a handcrafted daily itinerary with ample time to relax, and a comprehensive suite of essentials and extras that covers every detail. Simply meet your group at the rendezvous point, and they’ll take care of everything else for the duration—from transportation and tips to trail snacks and site admissions. You’ll enjoy authentic meals that serve the best each region has to offer (complete with beer and wine) and award-winning accommodations that surround you with culture, history, and local flavor.
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To understand the Italian philosophy of life, you must eat like an Italian, and the great Umbrian tradition of fine food and wine figures prominently on this tour. You’ll dine in Ristorante Camesena, where a seemingly endless series of specialty dishes creates one of the trip’s many memorable culinary experiences. This hospitality is coupled with classic Italian scenery and ancient history in the Renaissance hill town of Pienza and the 15th century convent of Sant’Anna. Stroll around Spello, a walled medieval wonder with Roman roots, and visit the magnificent art museum in Gubbio’s 14th century Palazzo dei Consoli. On Mt. Subasio, you’ll find splendid summit views and one of the finest walks in all of Italy. The lush valleys of Tuscany and Umbria feature historic churches and chapels set among grapevines and olive trees. From fresco masterpieces and Roman aqueducts to Etruscan ruins and historic abbeys, you’ll get a full serving of Italian culture along with tastings of cheeses, olive oils, truffles, and wines that fill every day with unique local flavor.
DAY 1 Arrive in Florence. Transfer to Siena. City tour of Siena, 2 hours, easy walking (sneakers acceptable). Transfer to Montalcino. The week begins with a walking tour of the historic center of Siena, the atmospheric Tuscan city. With its mixture of Gothic and Romanesque architecture dramatically set on three hills, Siena rivals Florence not only in beauty but also in culture. Following a light lunch of Sienese specialties, you’ll explore the world-famous Campo square, presided over by the impressive town hall and tower. The Campo is the setting of the celebrated Palio horse race. Your engaging local guide leads you to the Duomo, the main cathedral, with its striking marble façade. Later you’ll transfer to Montalcino, your home for the next two nights. Unchanged since the 16th century, Montalcino is a charming, walled hilltop town
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Clockwise from left: Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo, in Florence. Montalcino, home of Brunello wine, Tuscany. A wonderful antipasta lunch. Dining al fresco includes a freshly prepared pasta presentation by the restaurant owner. Head to Tuscany and Umbria in the springtime for walks amongst the region’s fields of poppies.
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and the birthplace of Brunello, one of Italy’s finest wines. A magnificent fortress built in 1361 crowns its heights. Your family-run hotel is located at the edge of Montalcino’s medieval walls, in the town’s quiet pedestrian zone—ideally situated to explore the town’s cobblestoned alleyways, stone houses, local shops, and cafés. You are welcomed with dinner in a warm, wood-beamed restaurant in the heart of town; a glass of Brunello may be paired with a tagliata fiorentina (local grilled beef), a perfect start to the week’s culinary delights.
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DAY 2 Torrenieri to Pienza; 6 miles, easy to moderate. Optional afternoon walk from Bagno Vignoni, 2 to 3 miles, easy to moderate. Today’s exploration begins in the outskirts of Montalcino. After a short drive to the village of Torrenieri, you’ll find a dirt lane meandering along rolling terrain toward Pienza, the morning’s destination. Along a ridge between the Orcia Valley and the Crete Senesi (Sienese hills), you pay a visit to the 15th century convent of Sant’Anna in Camprena, a breathtaking former Olivetan Benedictine Monastery where The English Patient was filmed. Lunch awaits at an old Tuscan farmhouse, where your hosts welcome you with an assortment of local pecorino (sheep cheese), cold cuts, and homemade preserves and pickles, all accompanied by their house wine. Following lunch you are driven a few minutes away to Pienza, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, elected Pope Pius II in 1458. Envisioning the creation of the “ideal Renaissance town,” Pius II had the village renamed and entirely redesigned by Florentine architect Bernardo Rossellino. While the village’s restructuring came to a halt following the pope’s death, the vision of a humanist urban space was superbly realized in the town center, Piazza Pio II, where the monuments stand harmoniously along the town’s main axis, with the town hall opposite the 15th century cathedral. An optional afternoon walk departs from the tiny spa town of Bagno Vignoni, where you can soak your feet in the warm waters flowing out of the town’s picturesque main square. After returning to the hotel in Montalcino, there is time to relax before being driven to dinner overlooking the plains on the outskirts of town. }
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DAY 3 Montalcino to Sant’Antimo Abbey, 4 to 7 miles, easy to moderate. Transfer to Umbria, approximately 2 hours. Today you depart Montalcino on foot. You walk through gentle hills in the shade of oldgrowth woods, and skirt vineyards where the famous Sangiovese Grosso grape is grown for Brunello wine. You might stop to visit an ancient Etruscan settlement, still under excavation, before continuing through farmland, ancient dwellings, wineries, and olive groves to make the dramatic descent to the isolated Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Antimo. After a truly authentic lunch of pink risotto and wild boar stew, you leave southern Tuscany. The drive winds through the rolling hills and medieval hilltop villages of the Crete Senesi, then descends on the plains surrounding Lake Trasimeno and enters the main valley of Umbria, a region known as the “Green Heart of Italy.” Your home for the next four nights—an elegant, historic property featuring a panoramic outdoor terrace and swimming pool—is Hotel La Bastiglia in Spello, a walled Roman and medieval town. This evening an independent dinner awaits with your guide’s advice— perhaps a lively local trattoria and a glass of Sagrantino red wine, Umbria’s answer to Brunello, served al fresco on the terrace of your hotel.
DAY 4 Assisi city tour, 2 miles, easy. Countryside of Assisi, 3 to 4 miles, easy to moderate. Optional cooking class. The morning and early afternoon are devoted to an exploration of Assisi. This stunning town sits in a commanding position on the slopes of Mount Subasio and has retained its charming medieval qualities and strong associations with St. Francis. You tour its multifaceted historical center and the Basilica of St. Francis with a local guide. After lunch at a pizzeria, there is time for independent exploration of its narrow lanes and inviting shops. The afternoon offers several options. You may choose to spend more time in Assisi on your own, return to the hotel and relax by the pool, or stroll the picturesque alleyways of Spello. Alternatively, an easy walking option is offered—this time venturing out of town into the lush, surrounding countryside and olive groves, all the way back to Spello. Dinner this evening is the fruit of your labor in an optional hands-on cooking class! You join Chef Marco Gubbiotti in the kitchen and help him prepare regional dishes while learning some of the many culinary traditions of the region.
DAY 5 Gubbio, 5 to 7 miles, easy to moderate. Gubbio, the medieval masterpiece of Umbria, charms visitors with its intimate alleyways and spacious panoramic piazza, flanked by the stunning palazzo comunale. Following a scenic drive, the morning walk’s destination is the Church of Saint Ubaldo, perched high on the mountainside overlooking Gubbio. The walking route passes by limestone outcrops and a tiny chapel, meandering through woods, along a creek, and up a narrow gorge. A lunch of regional specialties awaits at a local restaurant. After lunch, you are free to wander around the historic center and perhaps visit the stunning 14th century town hall, the Palazzo dei Consoli, with its renowned art museum. Or you may choose to absorb the atmosphere of this Umbrian gem over a gelato or caffé before the return drive to Spello. Your guides provide ideas for dinner on your own in town; the restaurant or trattoria menu may offer bruschetta, chickpea soup drizzled with olive oil, or strangozzi, the regional square-shaped spaghetti.
DAY 6 Assisi to Spello via the Natural Park of Mount Subasio, 5 to 9 miles, easy to moderate. After breakfast, there is a short transfer to the Natural Park of Mount Subasio, a protected area with serene paths meandering through open meadows and oak and pine woods. Mount Subasio is the sprawling mountain on whose flank Assisi is built. A haven of subtle beauty and 7 4 w w w. a r o u n d c o n c o r d n h . c o m
spirituality, it was here that St. Francis preached to the birds, all gathered on tree branches. Hiking in the meadows along the summit of the mountain, you are likely to see grazing herds of sheep, white Chianina cows, and semi-wild horses before descending to lunch in the small, charming hamlet of Collepino. The table is waiting and spread with an ample antipasto of assorted bruschetta, followed by grilled meats and vegetables. After lunch you may choose to return to Spello by van or to descend all the way on foot, continuing through olive groves and alongside the ancient Roman aqueduct that once brought drinking water into town. This evening’s farewell dinner is at an intimate restaurant where you are welcomed with a glass of crisp prosecco on a panoramic terrace overlooking the Umbrian plain.
DAY 7 Easy city-walking tour of Orvieto. Departure. You depart Spello for the picturesque city of Orvieto, situated atop a tufo outcrop (compacted volcanic ash). This final visit takes you to the main square and its magnificent Gothic cathedral, considered to be one of Italy’s most beautiful, with its intricate bas relief and mosaic-decorated façade. You may choose to stay in this pleasant pedestrian city or depart from Orvieto’s train station for connections to either Rome or Florence.
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Accommodations Nights 1 & 2 Hotel Dei Capitani, Montalcino, Italy Set in a 15th century building at the edge of Montalcino’s medieval walls, this charming family-run hotel features comfortable rooms with wood-beamed ceilings and terra-cotta floors, stunning views of the Orcia and Arbia Valleys, a large garden, and an outdoor terraced swimming pool. Nights 3, 4, 5 & 6 Hotel La Bastiglia, Spello, Italy Located in a former 16th century grain mill in the walled medieval town of Spello, this elegant hotel boasts a wide terrace with panoramic views overlooking the Chiona Valley and an outdoor swimming pool. V Debbie Johnson specializes in vacation travel and is a certified destination wedding specialist. She may be reached at (603) 224-6519, e-mail Debbie@experiencetravel.biz, or visit www.experiencetravel.biz.
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have always found Canterbury to be the quintessential New England village—beautiful colonial homes, rolling hills hosting old barns, farms, and orchards; children at play in the town square; and an old-time country store where you see the friendly faces of your neighbors. It’s the kind of place you wish you’d been fortunate enough to spend your childhood in, fishing local streams, eating food fresh from the farm, and smelling homemade apple pies cooling on windowsills. Canterbury is the kind of community where you expect to find local artisans who take pride in their craftsmanship and in carrying on ageold traditions of producing quality products. I have had the pleasure of discovering just such an artisan. As you travel Canterbury’s scenic roads enjoying thoughts of simpler times, here’s one spot you’ll not want
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Upcoming Events at Fox Country Smokehouse The smokehouse is holding its first annual customer appreciation day on Saturday, September 22 from 10am to 4pm, in conjunction with the Fox Trot 6K road race/walk. There will be tours and product samples all day, including grilled kielbasa, ham, and sausages, in addition to a pig roast, live music, and Moxie— no charge! It’s their way of saying thanks for 43 years of support. Information on the Fox Trot is available at www.shakerfund.org. More information on customer appreciation day is available by calling (800) 339-4409. On November 3 and 4, you can tour the curing, smoking, and packing rooms at the smokehouse. Fox Country Smokehouse is just one of hundreds of New Hampshire businesses, artisans, and craftspeople who participate in New Hampshire Open Doors. New Hampshire Open
to miss. Take a leisurely drive on Shaker Road, heading north 2.5 miles past historic Shaker Village. Then take the first left onto Baptist Hill Road, continue on for another mile and a half following the “smokehouse” signs, and take the first right onto Briar Bush Road. Just a short distance up on the right, hidden away, you will discover Fox Country Smokehouse. Though it may be off the beaten path, it is certainly worth the drive! It sits back off the road, just beyond the frog pond, in the shade of the evergreens and surrounded by hay fields. A long-since retired, antique horse-drawn hay rake, farmers’ milk cans, and other antique equipment from a bygone era complete the serene image of country life. }
Doors is an “open house” shopping and touring event, including a downloadable map that guides you to Far left: Fox Country Smokehouse owner Matthew Fox with two of his five children, Patia, 9, and Cassondra, 18, who enjoy helping their dad at the store. Above: The Fox Country Smokehouse store has the look and feel of an old New England cabin, reminiscent of a time when curing and smoking was the only way to preserve meat.
shops and galleries statewide, allowing you to experience New Hampshire’s finest foods, beverages, artwork, and crafts, and to see how they are created. Visit www.nhopendoors.com for more details.
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Top, from left: Bill fills the racks of the original smoker with Cabot Cheddar. Slab bacon hanging inside the smoker. Center row: Dylan unwraps string cheese and racks it in preparation for smoking. Behind to the right is the vacuum packaging machine. Matthew cures the meat with a brine solution in the refrigerated curing room. The original smokehouse built by Charlie Fox. Neighborhood kids helped in the construction by bringing stones in from the field. Today this smoker is used for the many varieties of cheeses offered at the smokehouse. Bill portions out the beef jerky on a scale in preparation for packaging. Bottom row: Stainless-steel brine vats, where the meat cures for 7 to 10 days in an original recipe brine solution that was developed 43 years ago. Smoked products include several varieties of cheeses, ham, turkey, peanuts, cashews, almonds, jerky, homemade sausage, bacon, and more. Matthew’s daughter Patia has become an expert at running the antique register.
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Building the Perfect Smokehouse Fox Country Smokehouse began in 1969 as the Olde House Smokehouse. It was built by Charlie Fox, the father of current owner Matthew Fox. Charlie hired neighborhood kids to collect stones from the surrounding fields and haul them in for use in constructing the smokehouse. Matthew and his friends would cut down red oak and other hardwoods from the property for Charlie to use in the creation of his unique blend of smoke. While the kids spent the day collecting wood, Charlie would tend the smoker all night long to ensure that the wood smoked in the proper manner and did not fully combust. This laborious process was required in order to create the kind of quality Charlie strived for. Originally, his plan was to smoke the pork that he raised on his farm. However, once he was up and running, neighbors began asking if he would smoke pork for them as well. The project evolved from smoking meat for his family to doing custom work that included smoking wild game as well as farm-raised meats for neighbors. In 1978, the Olde House Smokehouse became a USDA-inspected commercial facility, offering a wide variety of smoked meats, both cured and uncured, as well as a selection of smoked cheeses, jerky, nuts, and other locally made products such as jams, jellies, maple products, sodas, and their own homemade mustard.
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Quality and A Family Recipe Smoked bacon is their most popular item, but when it comes to the holidays, nothing beats the smoked hams and turkeys from the smokehouse. Charlie’s original brine recipe (now 43 years old) is still used today. It is this carefully guarded family recipe, along with years of experience, that gives their smoked foods superior flavor. Over time, the operation has grown and now includes three smokers; and, fortunately for Matthew, who has five children, the smokehouse includes an updated, more automated smoke system. The new system utilizes a finely ground hickory wood that feeds automatically, similar to a wood pellet stove. Overnight tending of the smoker is no longer required—Matthew gets to sleep at night while the smoke works its magic. My first experience with Fox Country Smokehouse was when I was given a package of their smoked peanuts. I took a small handful, tossed them in my mouth, and thought, “Put on some dancing shoes, my taste buds are having a party!” I never realized peanuts could taste so good! Another favorite is the smoked pepper jack cheese. And in the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I have eaten three Fox Country Smokehouse string cheeses while writing this story. }
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I have enjoyed other “smoked” foods before, but nothing compares to what Fox Country Smokehouse does right here in Canterbury. That’s due not only to their attention to detail during the curing and smoking process but also to their use of the highest quality ingredients. They try to source all of their foods as locally as possible to ensure freshness: Cabot Cheeses from Vermont, New Hampshire maple products, farm-raised pork and hams from Amish Country in Pennsylvania, and naturalcasing sausage made right at the smokehouse (another family recipe).
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The smoking process begins in a refrigerated curing room by pumping brine solution into the fresh meat. Using this technique, they are able to shorten the curing process by several weeks. This also helps get the flavor deeper into the thicker cuts of meat. The meat is then stored in stainless-steel brine vats to cure for seven to ten days. Once curing is complete, the meat is hung or placed on racks in the smoker, and the actual smoking begins. A furnace heats the smoker to 170 degrees while the hickory smoke is fed into the smoker through two ducts at the bottom. This process continues for 20 hours, after which the meat is removed from the smoker, sent to the packing room, sliced, weighed, vacuum packaged, and labeled, ready for sale. Fox Country Smokehouse products are available in their store at the smokehouse. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sundays from noon to 4pm. Matthew also distributes their products to several other retail locations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. You can also shop at their online store at old ehousesmokehouse.com, and they will ship anywhere in the US. Looking for the ideal holiday gift? They are happy to package an assortment of products for that special someone. Planning a party? A smoked ham or turkey will satisfy a hungry crowd. Once you’ve tried their delicious smoked foods, you’ll be hooked! (You may even go looking for your dancing shoes.) V Fox Country Smokehouse 164 Briar Bush Road Canterbury, NH (603) 783-4405 oldehousesmokehouse.com
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Tandy’s Top Shelf
One Eagle Square (opposite the State House), Concord, NH (603) 856-7614 Tandy’s Top Shelf is the home of the longest and best Happy Hour in town! Tandy’s is all about great food, drinks, deals, entertainment, events, and atmosphere. See you soon. $$ www.top-shelf.biz
Hanover Street Chophouse 149 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH (603) 644-2467 Enjoy fine dining at this exquisite downtown Manchester steakhouse featuring an urban-style bar, award-winning wine list, steaks, chops, fresh fish, and a variety of seafood. $$$ www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com
True Brew Barista
3 Bicentennial Square, Concord, NH (603) 225-2776 Concord’s Caffeination Destination, offering regular coffee with espressobased drinks as our specialty. Enjoy music, a latte, beer, wine, or cordial. Nestled off Main Street in a beautiful park setting. $ www.truebrewbarista.com
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Capital Deli
2 Capital Plaza, Concord, NH (603) 228-2299 With their home-style cooking, Capital Deli offers a full breakfast as well as a variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, salads, and much more. Capital Deli also offers catering throughout Concord. $ Mon–Fri 7am–3pm www.capitaldelillc.com
Granite Restaurant & Bar
80½ South Street, Concord, NH (603) 229-4554 The Corner View is Concord’s famous South End eatery, where hungry fans leave satisfied. We are an award-winning restaurant you won’t want to miss! Start dinner off with a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy our famous homemade dishes. You’ll be pleased! $$ Sun–Thu 7am–8pm; Fri & Sat 7am–9pm
96 Pleasant Street, Concord NH (603) 227-9000 Ext. 608 Concord’s creative and exciting dining alternative, offering off-site catering. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Superb food and exquisite service put the “special” in your special occasion. $$$ www.graniterestaurant.com
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Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
Route 114, just off Route 9W, Henniker, NH (603) 428-7007 Savor a menu that includes seafood favorites and a raw bar, or try the special certified Angus beef. Join us on theme nights, when the tavern crowd is lively. $$ www.countryspirithenniker.com
Mill Falls Marketplace 312 DW Hwy, Meredith, NH (603) 279-3313 Enjoy nightly entertainment along with award-winning pizza, pasta, seafood, chicken, steak, veal, vegetarian, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Full Bar. Live Bands. Dancing. Book our “Grotto” for dinner and private parties. Call for reservations. Take out or delivery. $$ www.giuseppesnh.com
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CC Tomatoes
209 Fisherville Road, Penacook, NH (603) 753-4450 An area favorite for Italian cuisine, CC Tomatoes’ brick oven works culinary wonders, adding its touch of fire and flavor to everything from handmade pizzas and calzones to oven-roasted chicken and seafood. $$ Sun–Thu 11am–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11pm www.cctomatoes.com
132 North Main Street, Concord, NH (603) 228-6363 The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern is Concord’s choice for top-notch food, microbrews, and Irish whiskey. The Barley House features upscale tavern food in a comfortable upbeat atmosphere. Located in historic downtown Concord. $$ Open daily; closed Sun. www.barleyhouse.com
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Kimball Jenkins Estate and School of Art 266 North Main Street, Concord, NH (603) 225-3932
Originally the private residence of a prominent Concord family, the Mansion, graced with original Victorian details, and the more casual Carriage House and Gardens will give your guests a glimpse of life well lived. Make Kimball Jenkins Estate your home for celebrating any occasion. www.kimballjenkins.com
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Exhibit: Adelaide Murphy Tyrol Through October 5, McGowan Fine Art
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Through October 18 15th Annual Outdoor Invitational Sculpture Exhibit Bronze and marble, steel and sticks, from realistic to abstract to non-objective—all are here! The grounds are alive with objects to surprise, delight, and satisfy every visitor. Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
Through December 24 Exhibit: It’s All About CLAY Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
14 Guy and Ralna of the Lawrence Welk Show Concert to benefit the Granite State Symphony Orchestra and NH Public Television. Capitol Center for the Arts, 7 pm
21–October 28 Exhibit: Lea Stark’s New Designs of Fine Needle Work Reception: October 21, 5–7pm Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
Through December 24, Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
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Enjoy a wealth of cultural offerings in Concord and the surrounding areas. If your organization has a December, January, or February event that you’d like to submit for our Winter 2012–2013 issue, please e-mail details to editor@aroundconcordnh.com by November 1, 2012. For more events, visit www.aroundconcordnh.com.
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23 Spotlight Café: The David Wax Museum Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
23 Gala pARTy and Arts Fair Info: nhdm40@comcast.net Audi, 6pm
23 Gala Variety Show Info: (603) 225-7474 Audi, 7pm
26 Celtic Thunder: Voyage Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
28 Beatlemania Now Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
29 Spotlight Café: Jeff Dearborn and the Contoocook Blues Society Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
29 Puttin’ on the Ritz A tribute to Irving Berlin. Audi, 7:30pm
30 Specticast Broadcast: Stephen Sondheim’s Company Capitol Center for the Arts, 2pm
30 Margaret Cho Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
30 An Afternoon with Beethoven Info: www.gsso.org Audi, 3pm
local venues Capitol Center for the Arts 44 South Main Street Concord, NH Box Office: (603) 225-1111 www.ccanh.com Concord City Auditorium 2 Prince Street Concord, NH (603) 228-2793 www.concordcityauditorium.org
McGowan Fine Art 10 Hills Avenue Concord, NH Hours: Tues–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–2, and by appointment. (603) 225–2515 www.mcgowanfineart.com The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 36 Hopkinton Road Concord, NH (603) 226-2046 www.themillbrookgallery.com
Beatlemania Now September 28, Capitol Center for the Arts
october 3 Cosy Sheridan in Concert Audi, 7:30pm
6 The Canales-Hidalgo Duo Audi, 7:30pm
6 Special Rebroadcast: Giselle Capitol Center for the Arts, 2pm
6 Stephen Wright Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
7 Miss Capital Area Info: misscapitalarea@comcast.net Audi, 6:30pm
9–November 9 Exhibit: Gary Haven Smith Reception: October 12, 5–7pm McGowan Fine Art
10 Freese Brothers Big Band Audi, 7:30pm
11 California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
12 “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm fall 2012 | ar ound concord
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13 The Fall Open Gallery Tour Featuring the photography of Thomas Wright. Info: (603) 225-2164 Audi, 11am–3pm
13 Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore Capitol Center for the Arts, 1pm
13–14 New England Chili Classic
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16 The Last of the Haussmans Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
19 & 20 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Info: www.communityplayersofconcord.org Audi, 19, 7pm; 20, 2pm
20 Castle’s Last Day & Moultonborough Appreciation Day Residents tour for free. Info: www.castleintheclouds.org Castle in the Clouds
21 Late Nite Catechism Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
21 Lakes Region Bridal Show Info: www.castleintheclouds.org Castle in the Clouds, 11:30am–3pm
24 The Silk Road Audi, 7:30pm
25 Ron White Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
26 Halloween Howl Trick or treat at downtown businesses, horsedrawn wagon rides, a costume parade, live music, and more. Downtown Concord, 5:30–7:30pm
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26 & 27 Mystery Dinner Theater: Macabaret Info and reservations: www.castleintheclouds.org Castle in the Clouds, 6pm
29 Writers in the Spotlight: Dennis Lehane Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
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30 Virtually Me! A Cyber-Musical Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am & 12pm
november 2 Spotlight Café: Susan Werner Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
27 Henry Rollins: Capitalism
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28 Concord Coachmen: Barbershop Harmony Festival
Info: www.gsso.org Audi, 8pm
3&4 New Hampshire Open Doors
Audi, 2pm
Mill Brook Gallery, 11am–5pm
28 Indigo Girls
4 Angelina Ballerina the Musical
Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am & 12pm
5 Timon of Athens Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
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5 A Brown Bear, a Caterpillar, and a Moon: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
Capitol Center for the Arts, 1 & 4pm
6 Red Priest Info: www.redpriest.com Audi, 7:30pm
7 400 Miles Down the Connecticut River Audi, 7:30pm
10 Met Premiere: Adès’s The Tempest Capitol Center for the Arts, 1pm
10 Merrimack County Artisans Craft Fair Info: merifred@comcast.net Bektash Shrine, 9am–2pm
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Executive Director, Concord Family YMCA Explain how the Concord Family YMCA works to enhance quality of life for those with disabilities or mental illnesses. A characteristic of the Concord Family YMCA that makes me very proud is our capacity for inclusion and tolerance. One of the best examples of this is our support and commitment to the In-Shape Program. In-Shape is a partnership with Riverbend Community Mental Health Center. This program has been proven to significantly improve health and wellness for individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. In addition to contributing to the development of one of the most innovative and promising therapeutic models in the field of mental health treatment, our Y community, both members and staff, are helping to break down the negative stigma associated with mental illness.
has deepened my sense of commitment to this organization and our greater Concord community.
How has your time with the Concord Y enriched your life? Y work is all about relationships. Of course, we have two large facilities, lots of exercise equipment, and a pool. These amenities tend to dominate people’s perceptions of what the Y is and does, but not necessarily in an accurate way. The true essence of the Y is the depth and scope of the relationships we have with members, among our staff, and with the broader community. It is through these relationships that the Y is able to significantly benefit people’s lives in our community. The many new relationships and the impact that I see every day
What goals have you set for the Y, say, in the next decade? Every day I walk past pictures of Y Board Presidents dating back to the early 20th century. They are a constant and visible reminder that we are the sixth-oldest Y in the United States, having opened in October 1852; the Concord Family YMCA has been serving this community for nearly 160 years. I have a responsibility to honor the efforts of those people who have come before me by ensuring that the Y is a strong, vital organization capable of adapting and effectively addressing important community needs in the next 10 years and beyond. V
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You presented Paul Kinson with the Volunteer of the Year award last October. How important are volunteers to your organization? The Concord Family YMCA is fortunate to have nearly 300 people who volunteer with us each year. The value of their contributions is difficult to quantify. Sure, we can count the number of hours they contribute—more than 10,000 annually—and they help us to accomplish a great deal. But of even greater importance is the fact that our volunteers believe in the Y, both its mission and work, and unselfishly give of themselves for the benefit of our members and other people we serve in the greater Concord community.
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