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features 24
Antique & Classic Boat Show Meredith is the place to be on July 28. by Ian Raymond
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Chris Carpenter World Series champion and New Hampshire native. by Tareah Gray
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Camping in the Carter Range A mother–son expedition. by Lisa Densmore
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departments 9 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 12 Online Exclusives 14 Around Town 16 Out & About Market Days Festival. 21 Local Flavors by Tareah Gray Puppy Love Hot Dogs. 33 Bright Ideas by Lori Ferguson Serendipity Day Spa. 50 Business Sense by Tareah Gray Rumford Stone. 56 Season’s Best Celebrate summer with melons and citrus.
63 In Motion by Rena-Marie Rockwell New Hampshire’s fire towers. 67 What’s Cooking by Susan Nye On men and grilling.
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Thank You, Abner Doubleday The long, lazy days of summer are finally here, and with them come backyard barbecues, swimming, hiking, and—best of all—baseball. As a 13-year-old growing up in western Maryland, I became interested in the Baltimore Orioles after reading a cover story in our local newspaper’s Sunday magazine section. I was attracted by the cover photo, an outstanding shot of Brooks Robinson at bat, a look of determination on his face, taken against a bright blue sky. His interview revealed that he knew he wanted to play baseball from an early age. A school assignment when he was 13 required his writing an essay entitled “My Vocation” in which Brooks stated, “I want to pitch or play third base.” And play third base he did! Signed by the Orioles in 1955 as an amateur free agent and staying with the team until he retired in 1977, Brooks won 16 Gold Glove awards for his outstanding defensive play, winning in every year from 1960 to 1975. He was elected to 18 All-Star teams; voted the American League’s Most Valuable Player in 1964; named World Series MVP in 1970, hitting .429 and treating us to countless defensive gems to defeat Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and the Cincinnati Reds; and finally elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. Affectionately known as the “Human Vacuum Cleaner,” Brooks scooped up every ball that came his way. Fans loved him not only as a great baseball player but as an ideal role model and fine gentleman. The Orioles recently dedicated a statue to Brooks near the entrance to Camden Yards, and he was on hand for the celebration. Today I’m grateful to Brooks and the Orioles for all the thrilling plays and wonderful memories, but I’m most thankful that those experiences gave me a love of the game of baseball. And that brings us to the present, a time when Bedford, New Hampshire, resident Chris Carpenter has become one of the best pitchers in the game. With two World Series titles under his belt, find out Chris’s insights into the game as his St. Louis Cardinals make another run for the playoffs (page 38). So far this season, Chris has been plagued by an injury. He recently began a throwing program while making a comeback from a nerverelated shoulder problem, but he hopes to return to the pitcher’s mound by early August to contribute to another playoff run by the Cardinals. Don’t be surprised if he comes back and wins more games in the postseason to defend the World Series title. Happily, there are still heroes in baseball! My hope for you this summer is that you take your kids to a baseball game. If you can’t make it to Fenway, go see the Fisher Cats—tickets are very affordable, and the stadium in downtown This photo of Brooks Robinson Manchester is beautiful. Plan to go on an evening that features in 1966 (from my Orioles scrapbook) was the catalyst give-aways or fireworks after the game. Your kids will be forever for my lifelong love affair with grateful! Enjoy! baseball.
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Alan Blake
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Alan, a journalist and freelance writer before becoming Director of Communications at NHTI, jogs regularly (though reluctantly) to stay in shape for skiing and hiking in the White Mountains. Alan is an adjunct professor in the Plymouth State University College of Business Administration and lives in New Hampton with his two teenagers.
A three-time Emmy Award–winning television producer and host, Lisa has been a familiar face around New England for her work on PBS and for various sports and outdoor networks. She contributes regularly to more than 30 regional and national magazines on various nature and wildlife topics. She has written seven books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont and Hiking the White Mountains.
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.
Tareah Gray
Mike Morin
Ian Raymond
Tareah is a college writing tutor and freelance writer who lives in Bow with her sportswriter husband, Kevin, and two kids. After college, she worked at the Concord Monitor as a journalist and then earned a master of arts degree in teaching. In this issue, Tareah writes about St. Louis Cardinals pitching ace Chris Carpenter. The two are shown here at the Granite State Baseball Dinner last fall.
Mike is a 41-year radio and TV personality who has worked in New York City, 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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On average, the Market Days Festival attracts 40,000 visitors. This year, attendees will have access to more hours of programming than ever before. Eagle Square is a new entertainment venue, offering a daily singing competition and nightly music. Main Street north of Park Street, formerly home to the main stage, will now welcome the Concord Arts Market. Free Family Fun activities have grown substantially, as diverse entertainment for all generations comes to the State House Lawn for extended hours. The Homegrown Music Stage in Bicentennial Square will produce a steady stream of lively music for your listening pleasure, beginning daily in the early afternoon and running through 10pm. The intersection of Pleasant and Main Streets is the venue for community programming from dance, roller derby, and martial arts demonstrations, to the Inaugural Fire Truck Pull on Saturday to benefit the Concord Public Safety Foundation. The 2012 Market Days Festival has a strong local focus, which will be on display in the new Local Food, Wine, and Beer Tent scheduled for South Main Street. Crowd favorites like the Red River Theatres’ outdoor movie will return, as will the car show and vintage motorcycle show. V
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Run by the Goodwin family since 1976, Puppy Love is no ordinary lunchtime fix. This is where customers spend their lunch break not only to eat but also to soak up sunshine and chitchat with Gretchen Goodwin, whose stainless-steel cart sits in the back of a red Ford Ranger. Her parents, Pete and Jo, opened their first hot dog stand in Plymouth in 1976 and soon expanded to Hanover and Concord. Longtime patrons may recall a bright orange cart, complete with a matching gold and orange umbrella, powered by a Harley Davidson motor. When the tanned and talkative Jo Goodwin retired her hot dog tongs in 2005, Gretchen took over the business and settled in full-time at the Concord location. A BIT LIKE BARTENDING
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The hard-nosed Carrigan, nicknamed “Rough” by his teammates, was known as a tough manager who didn’t coddle the stars—even a veteran named Ruth. “One time, in one city, the cops called up and said, ‘Will you come down and bail out the Babe?’” Carrigan’s son, Bill Carrigan Jr., once told the Maine Sunday Telegram. “My dad said, ‘I’ll be down in the morning. Now I know where he is for the rest of the night.’” Carrigan became a successful businessman and banker in Lewiston and lived to be 85. Jo Goodwin recalls childhood trips to Maine where her grandfather, “Pop,” owned a summer camp on Annabessacook Lake in Winthrop. Carrigan would take little Jo fishing in an old red boat, and later they’d clean the fish together. “Those are my fondest memories of my grandfather,” she says. “We’d catch at least one bucket of perch and head back to camp. In the morning, I’d wake up to fresh perch he’d fried up.” F r i e n d ly C o m p e t i t i o n
The Goodwin’s baseball connection extends far beyond Carrigan, perhaps the greatest Red Sox manager ever. San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer, who grew up in Plymouth and attended Holderness School, got his first job washing pots and pans for Puppy Love. After baseball practice, Hoyer would visit the home of Jo and Pete Goodwin and scrub stainless steel until it was time for homework. “Jed was a great employee, very dependable, and his cleaning left the pots shining,” Jo says. “Setting aside his work ethic, Jed did have two glaring deficits: he was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Michael Jordan. You certainly know what baseball team I love (Red Sox), and I also loved Larry Bird. Jed and I had many go-rounds about the two baseball teams and who was the better basketball player, Bird or Jordan.” That’s another story for the next time you see Gretchen at Puppy Love. And don’t forget to ask for celery salt on your dog. V Puppy Love Hot Dogs Main Street Concord, NH www.puppylovehotdogs.com Monday–Saturday 10:30am–3pm year-round summer 2012 | ar ound concord 2 3
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Clockwise from top left: The recently renovated Relaxation Room is a great place for guests to unwind. Guests enjoy a light spa lunch. Senior massage therapist Laura Montminy provides a guest with a Swedish relaxation massage. Four guests receive Serendipity’s award-winning deluxe spa pedicure. Serendipity Day Spa owner, Holly Dufresne Rodrigues.
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omething wonderful happened for Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals before Game 6 of the World Series last year: it rained. The 2011 fall classic was extended another day; St. Louis won Game 6, and the New Hampshire native returned to pitch Game 7 on three days’ rest, delivering another World Series title. For the final month of the regular season and throughout the playoffs, Carpenter hoisted his team on his shoulders and became the all-time winningest pitcher in postseason history for the Cardinals. ď ˝
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William Greenblatt, UPI, and Scott Rovak, St. Louis Cardinals. Courtesy of the St. Louis Cardinals. Opening page: Winning pitcher Chris Carpenter throws a curveball in Game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium, October 19, 2011. Inset: Chris played for the Raymond Orioles in 1987. Above: Chris was the winning pitcher on June 23, 2011, when the Cards defeated the Phillies 12-2. Bottom, from left: World Series MVP David Freese, left, and Chris talk with the media during the 2011 postseason in St. Louis. Chris and his family with the World Series trophy. Enjoying victory on the field after Game 7 of the World Series. Chris was once again the winning pitcher, defeating the Rangers 6-2.
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Local Roots A Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, Carpenter grew up in Raymond and attended Trinity High School in Manchester. He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the first round of 1993 and owns a career record of 144 wins and 92 losses with a 3.76 ERA. The kid who once played Little League for the Raymond Orioles has become one of New Hampshire’s greatest pro baseball players, joining a list that includes Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk of Charlestown, fellow Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan of Manchester, fivetime World Series champion Red Rolfe of Concord, and Bob Tewksbury of Concord.
In a career full of awards and personal success, nothing compared to last season for Carpenter. The 2011 Cardinals nearly fell apart in August, dropping ten and a half games behind the Dodgers, but Carpenter picked up his team, both on and off the field. He called for a team meeting, gave his teammates a tongue lashing, and was unbeatable in September, pitching a completegame shutout at Houston to clinch a playoff berth. This season, as the St. Louis ace returns from a nerve-related shoulder ailment, the Cardinals are in position to make a run for the World Series. Carpenter, who has a home in Bedford with his wife Alyson and their two children, shares his story about last year’s magical journey and what he’s learned from good friend Roy “Doc” Halladay, pitching ace for the rival Phillies, throughout his career.
What did you tell the team in that clubhouse meeting as the season seemed to be fading away?? We just weren’t playing well. We didn’t look good when we were playing, and it wasn’t just me who felt that something needed to be said. It was about continuing to play hard, doing the best we can. At that time, Milwaukee was doing their thing . . . and there was a lot of angst about what was going on in our clubhouse with our team, and the expectations of what we had. We didn’t want to lose those expectations even though everybody had written us off. We might not catch Milwaukee, we might not catch Atlanta, but let’s go ahead and do everything we can to—one—not embarrass ourselves because we have a great ball club. Let’s not embarrass our coaches who worked their butts off to help us win. Let’s not embarrass our organization and summer 2012 | ar ound concord 41
our fans. Let’s at least make it look respectful. And that was it. A few other guys spoke, and we started playing better. The guys never gave up. It’s the most amazing team I’ve ever been a part of. Your ninth postseason win passed Bob Gibson for the most in franchise history. What does that say about your career pitching in big games?? It’s pretty neat any time you are put in that category, or people talk about you in the same sentence as Bob Gibson. He’s a Hall of Fame guy. I’ve done okay, but I’m not Bob Gibson. The ability to go out and pitch in big games in postseason and win big games in postseason—that’s pretty neat, and I’m glad I can do that for my teammates. One of the best games of the year was a duel with Halladay in the deciding game of the Division Series against the Phillies. How much did you enjoy that night??? As competitive as all of us are, if you can keep your mind slow and just enjoy the moment, it makes it easier. To be honest with you, that’s what was going on during that game in Philly. With all of the distractions, I’d be lying to you if I said I wasn’t anxious and nervous leading up to the game. All I did was continue to tell myself to enjoy the moment, enjoy what we’re doing, enjoy all the hoopla about Halladay and me. The fans were so loud—half the time you couldn’t hear anything. Enjoy that. What have you learned from your good friend Roy “Doc” Halladay through the years??? Actually, I talk to him a lot, and his wife and my wife are also close friends. Doc and I went through a lot of the same things (in Toronto). Even though I was a few years older than he was and had a few more years in the big leagues at the time, we kind of had similar struggles at the same time. It wasn’t about stuff, it was about being able to control our minds, and that’s what I was saying about the distractions. When I was a young kid, it was all about, ‘Oh, man, I’ve got [an umpire] that doesn’t call a strike and doesn’t like young guys, or whatever. The wind is blowing out here in Baltimore. What am I going to do? These guys are going to crush me. I’ve got no chance.’ It was all about confidence and having to eliminate distractions. We went through a lot of those times together and learned together, so those are similarities between us. How is your shoulder and when do you expect to return??? We’ve been doing a lot of rehab and taking our time. There was a neck issue that affected the nerves in my arm. With my past history, we’re slowing everything down and getting everything working properly. Were you worried this injury might end your career??? To be honest with you, with everything that’s gone on in my career, I’m playing with fire all the time. I’m okay with it. You deal with injuries in this business. You never want an injury to end your career, but you deal with it all the time in this business. Fortunately, we have great trainers and doctors that get you back on the field … I think I’ll be back (before the playoffs), to be honest with you. I just can’t answer that question until I start throwing again. Last winter, Carpenter, Halladay, and former Blue Jays teammate B. J. Ryan went to Brazil on a fishing and hunting trip. “It was fantastic and couldn’t have worked out any better. I’ve never experienced anything like that before. We ate a lot of scary stuff like alligator and turtle. We caught peacock bass that fight like sharks,” Carpenter told Kevin Gray of the New Hampshire Union Leader. “We made a lot of good friends.” V 4 2 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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Above: The Carter-Moriah Range. Right, inset: Crossing a puncheon. Center, inset: Trail signs by the Carter Lakes. Opposite: Approaching the summit of Mount Hight. Bottom, inset: Buttercups by trail.
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followed my son, Parker, as he headed up the steep, well-used path when it hit me. I was behind him! In 14 years, I had never brought up the rear. He was not only ahead of me—he didn’t seem overly taxed by this vertical section of the Carter-Moriah Trail between the AMC Carter Notch Hut and the summit of Carter Dome, a 4,000-footer to the east of Wildcat Mountain between Jackson and Gorham.
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We were just beginning day two of a threeday backpacking trip. My longtime hiking buddy, Cindy Berlack, and I schemed this mother–son adventure several months earlier. Most summers, Cindy and I planned an outdoor expedition, always with our sons, Parker and Ron, and sometimes with other family members and friends. (On this outing, another high schooler named Brett accompanied us.) Once in a while we canoed a stretch of river, but most years we went backpacking. Cindy and I share a love of the outdoors and a desire to get above tree line. Through our annual mother–son adventures, it’s been my longtime hope that our kids would adopt this same love, despite the numerous pleas of “how much farther?” and “I’m tired” that issued forth in a constant stream during each ascent.
In addition, Parker and I have day-hiked extensively together. Last summer, we reached the summits of Mount Washington and Mount Mansfield, the highest peaks in New Hampshire and Vermont respectively, in two consecutive days. Parker summited Mount Moosilauke at age five, crossed Franconia Ridge at age seven, and crested Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks at age ten. However, on those climbs, if he carried a pack at all, it held little more than his lunch, a jacket, a small water bottle, and a stuffed owl. I’ve always been the family Sherpa. The stuffed owl was absent from this trip, as were the M&M’s bribes and periodic “tows” up the trail when we clasped hands and I pulled him along. As we slogged up Carter Dome, I wondered if he would notice if I latched a few
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fingers onto his pack and got a tow from him. Had our roles reversed? I dared not grab hold.
Day 1: 19-Mile Brook Trail Our plan was to trek from the trailhead of the 19-Mile Brook Trail to Carter Notch Hut and climb Carter Dome, which anchors the southern end of the CarterMoriah Range, the easternmost range of 4,000-footers in the White Mountains and the first of six summits we planned to traverse. From Carter Dome, we would continue on the Carter-Moriah Trail/AT over Mount Hight, South, Middle, and North Carter mountains, and Imp Mountain, then hike out via the Stony Brook Trail ending up on Route 16, north of our
starting point. We had parked a car at each trailhead. The 19-Mile Brook Trail is not particularly rough or steep. It meanders alongside its namesake brook for most of the 3.8 miles to the hut, passing countless boulders and knee-high cascades, smoothed by flowing water and colored a rich emerald by a lush carpet of moss. The boys immediately left us in the dust upon entering the woods, but Cindy and I didn’t think much of it. We hadn’t spent time together in several months, and hiking up a trail offers lots of time for talk with no distractions. I stopped often to photograph the various scenic points along 19-Mile Brook, and Cindy paused to take a dip in two of the deeper pools. There was no rush. We
Opposite, top left: Pool in 19-Mile Brook. Middle left: Foot gloves on a through-hiker’s feet. Top right: The author crests Carter Dome. Center: Cascade in 19-Mile Brook. Center right: Backpacker beside Lower Carter Lake. This page, top left: 19-Mile Brook. Top right: Carter Notch Hut. Middle right: Playing cards in the hut’s dining room. Bottom right: Imp Shelter.
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left the trailhead at noon. Our bunks were reserved, and dinner was always at 6pm at the AMC huts. About the time we tired of the trail, we reached Lower Carter Lake, the larger of two mountain tarns near the hut. Wildcat Cliff towered 500 feet above the lake on the opposite shoreline. The cliff scratched the sky above while shielding the lily pads below, its reflection in the calm water as lifelike as the real precipice. Before long, Cindy had the urge to swim again. I thought it prudent to round up our sweaty teenagers and throw them in the water, too, but found them entrenched in a card game in the dining room of the hut with a couple of Appalachian Trail through-hikers. The last time we visited an AMC hut, a year ago, they examined the flora with the hut’s naturalist in hopes of earning a “Junior Naturalist” certificate. Now they were engrossed in a poker game with two strangers, using small round pebbles instead of money or chips at stake. Funny how kids can change so much in only a year.
Day 2: Carter Notch Hut to Imp Shelter We left the hut just after breakfast as is the custom among overnight guests at the AMC’s high huts strung along the AT from Lonesome Lake on the east side of the Kinsmans to Carter Notch. At first, my legs felt like lead. The Carter-Moriah Trail, which is also concurrent with the Appalachian Trail (AT), offered zero warm-up. The aggressive climb to the top of Carter Dome—about 1,500 feet in 1.2 miles—begins at the hut’s front door. I was secretly pleased that Parker started the day with Cindy and me. About a third of the way up the ascent, we paused at Pulpit Rock, a dizzying perch above Carter Notch with an expansive view to the south, before slogging the rest of the way to the top of Carter Dome. The top of Carter Dome was anticlimactic. The summit is long and skinny with the footings of a former fire tower offering the best places to rest. It is not above tree line, but there’s a nice view of Mount Washington through a break in the trees. We continued to Mount Hight, 0.8 miles farther across the ridge. Though Hight is 4,675 feet above sea level, it is considered a subpeak of Carter Dome and not one of New Hampshire’s 48 lauded 4,000 footers, yet it was the highpoint of the trip scenery-wise. This open alpine pinnacle offered a 360-degree view, including Mount Washington to the east beyond Wildcat, North and South Baldface to the west, and the rest of the Carter-Moriah Range to the north. After snacking in the sun and chatting with a handful of other hikers, we continued north toward our next destination, Imp Shelter, a large lean-to and tent site another 5.1 miles along the ridge. While 5.1 miles might not sound far to seasoned hikers, with our 40-pound packs and numerous steep rock chimneys to scramble up and down, it challenged me. 4 8 w w w. a r o u n d c on c or d n h . c o m
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The boys, including Parker, left Cindy and me far behind again, as they discussed the merits of techno versus rap and the latest Bourne movie, apparently unphased by the terrain. When Cindy and I finally dropped our packs at the shelter, the boys were already into another poker game with the same through-hikers who had been at the hut the night before. We left the boys to sleep in the social scene at the shelter, opting to set up a tent nearby on one of the designated tent platforms.
Day 3: Imp Shelter to Stony Brook Trailhead
Opposite: Carter Dome above the Carter Lakes. This page, top: The Presidential Range from atop Mount Hight. Middle left: Crossing the summit of Carter Dome. Bottom left: Hiker on Pulpit Rock.
On the final day of our mother–son expedition, we made an early getaway from Imp Shelter. It was another 4.5 miles down Stony Brook Trail to the trailhead, which took half a day. When Cindy and I walked out of the woods, the boys were lounging by the car, acting like tough, fast mountain men, but we knew they had beaten us by only 15 minutes. That was okay. I was pleased they took such pride in their trail prowess. After every backpacking trip, it is our tradition to seek out the nearest ice cream stand and indulge in the largest cone they offer. We found a local scoop shop on Route 2 in Gorham. As I savored each mouthful of Moose Tracks, it struck me that my little boy was no longer little. Parker had carried a sizeable pack replete with his personal items and a portion of our community food without a whine. In fact, he had smiled the entire three days, glad to be in the mountains. Next time, perhaps I’ll let him carry the pots and stove, too. V
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Far left, from top: Owner Vince Trento with granite hearth pads for woodstoves. Shawn uses a bridge crane to lift a stone remnant for cutting. Stone processing in the warehouse. Above: Corner of showroom with Juparana Columbo granite mountains and tile samples. Left: Bordeaux granite bathroom vanity top with Botticino marble sink.
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With a showroom in Pembroke and work spaces in Bow, the Rumford Stone family has been collaborating with area home owners, designers, and architects since 1994 to create interior stonework artistry such as granite, quartz, and marble countertops for kitchens, bathrooms, and other living areas. “The material is just gorgeous,” says Vince Trento, Rumford Stone president. “There is so much variety. It’s beautiful, like working with big pieces of jewelry.” Not only is the product visually appealing, but customers can’t seem to keep their hands off the colorful pieces of stone that are millions of years old. “Everyone touches it,” says Trento. “It’s such a focal point for people, whether it’s a bathroom, fireplace, or kitchen.” }
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“The exotic granite slabs are really fascinating to see,” says Aaron Locke, a 15-year employee of Rumford Stone who has worked his way up to foreman of the stone fabrication shop in Bow. “You don’t see those very often. When they come through the shop, it’s nice to see the jobs all the way through to the finished products. They’re similar, but each has different characteristics that make each countertop unique.” Business was rock-solid at Rumford Stone until several years ago when the countrywide recession hit. “In 2008 and 2009, we saw 35 to 40 percent of our business decline,” Vince says. “We’re starting to recover now. The first quarter of this year is 17 percent ahead of last year at that time.” Despite an increase in business, the company had to downsize a few positions recently in favor of stateof-the-art technology. “My industry is moving toward digital stone fabrication,” Vince explains. “It is a gain in accuracy and labor savings.”
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Computer-controlled machinery has enhanced Rumford Stone’s ability to cut and polish granite and quartz in their recently retooled workshop. Labor reductions were on the fabrication side—temporary workers and entry-level positions—allowing more skilled workers to stay on, some in different positions. “Physically, it’s very demanding work,” says Vince. “I’m always going to need skilled fabricators in the shop, though.” Rumford Stone’s workers are busiest in spring and fall. “Now with the new equipment, it’s improving my production process so that when we hit our busy season, we’ll be able to keep up with our work. It will increase our capacity and improve the accuracy of the work. We’ve always been a very quality-conscious company. We’ve always guaranteed our work and backed it up 100 percent.” These qualities are what made Sue Booth, owner of Vintage Kitchens in Concord, select Rumford Stone as her sole stone fabricator when she started her business in 1995. She works with the Trento family and three cabinet suppliers to design dream kitchens for local home owners. “They are all the cornerstone of my business,” comments Booth. “In this work, I have strategic partners who help me translate ideas into reality. These guys are great craftsmen who take pride in their work,” she adds. “They are really great artisans.” Booth credits the Trentos for their community efforts as well, including their involvement in the Concord Rotary and the New Hampshire Better Business Bureau. “They get involved in the community,” Booth remarks. “It’s not just about running a business; it’s about understanding your place and your responsibilities in the community.” V Rumford Stone Showroom 95 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106) Pembroke, NH www.rumfordstone.com
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ot much compares to fresh melon for a cool, flavorful summer treat. These delectable fruits get top ranking for ease of preparation and portability as well. What’s a picnic or a day at the beach without a watermelon or cantaloupe, after all? And melons are one treat that won’t heat up your kitchen on a summer day.
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For a truly spectacular treat, try melon with citrus. A spritz of fresh lemon or lime really sparks the flavor of most melons, especially served at room temperature. Or combine chunks of melon with your favorite citrus fruits, such as clementine oranges or grapefruit. When citrus meets melon, the variety of flavors, colors, and aromas is nearly endless. Even mature melons may need a few days to ripen fully. You can leave uncut melon on your counter for up to four days or until ripe. Once melon has been cut, refrigerate it in a covered container for up to a week.
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y love of the mountains has brought me to many of New Hampshire’s unspoiled wilderness areas. To see a vista, hike up one of the many easily accessible peaks that house fire lookout towers. I hike on my birthday with my family, toting picnic food and the ever-important birthday cake. I can’t think of a better place than one of New Hampshire’s beautiful mountaintops to celebrate a birthday with family and friends.
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The tradition started when my husband and I became empty nesters. Once our sons heard about our hikes, they came back home for the day to climb and celebrate with us. We hiked to the fire lookout tower on Pitcher Mountain. Seeing that a watchman was on duty, we climbed up into the tower. We were enchanted by the breathtaking view and the large compass, called an alidade, in the center of the cabin. The compass has a map on the base plate that helps the watchman pinpoint the exact location of a fire. The watchman then notifies the local fire department. Wall maps that can be pulled down from above the 360 degrees of windows are also used. String and a three-point system are used in triangulation to pinpoint the exact location of a fire. This time-honored method is as exact as the modern GPS system. I picked up a brochure with a map showing the fire towers in our state and information about the New Hampshire Fire Lookout Tower Quest Program. The program was established in 2005 as a cooperative between the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands, USDA Forest Service (State and Private Forestry), UNH Cooperative Extension, and the New Hampshire State Federation of Forest Fire Warden’s Associations. The program’s purpose is to increase the public’s awareness of and appreciation for the vital roles that the state’s fire towers serve in the protection, stewardship, and sustainable use of New Hampshire’s forests. To date, 413 people have hiked to five towers to earn the Tower Quest patch. There are 15 stateowned towers and a privately owned one in Moultonborough (Red Hill) from which to choose.
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Early in the 20th century, wildfires were destroying many acres of valuable forest each year. The 1909–1910 State of New Hampshire Biennial Report of the Forestry Commission helped to bring about the beginning of the state’s fire tower system, which arose from interest and funding from the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association. The report stated that mountain lookout stations had been used with considerable success in Maine, New York, and in the national forests of the West. Towers were needed in the sparsely settled northern areas and in the southern regions that are more heavily populated. The danger in the south was, and is, carelessness that causes wildfires, rather than drought or lightning strikes as in the north. The state took over the tower system and by the 1930s, there were between 50 and 60 towers in the state, some owned by the state, others by the federal government. The towers themselves and the state system have seen many changes over the years to evolve into what we have today. The forest rangers and others who man the towers and work in the network not only help spot and prevent wildfires but also serve to engage the public to take an active interest in preserving the forests of our state. V To Learn More Pick up a New Hampshire Fire Lookout Towers brochure at a fire tower near you, or visit the Division of Forests and Lands website, www.nhdfl.org/fire-control-andlaw-enforcement/fire-towers.aspx.
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hen we were in high school, the boys hung out behind the gym smoking cigarettes or something stronger. Or at least the cool boys did. Not much has changed. Look around at your next cookout. While most gave up cigarettes ages ago, the men still congregate. Only now it’s around a smoky grill. They drink beer, share a few laughs, and swap stories as they nonchalantly watch dinner go up in flames.
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Men love their grills. I’ve done a bit of research on the subject. (In other words, I chatted with a couple of manly men.) The commonly held but not necessarily proven theory suggests that grilling attracts men because fire is involved. And fire means danger—or at least a threat of danger. Any job where there’s even a remote chance that a large tree or the garage could burn down, well, that is a task just begging for a manly man. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a good story and I’m sticking to it. I’m more than happy to relax and watch the sun set while the men get all stinky from the smoke. So far I’ve yet to lose a tree and the garage is still standing. Strike a match and within minutes, if not seconds, most of the men at your cookout will drift over to the grill. It’s a great icebreaker and gives the guys a chance to do a little male bonding. Don’t worry if you’ve invited a new in-law or a shy friend to the party. Hand him a beer, a pair of tongs, and a rack of ribs. He’ll fit in just fine with the rest of the grill masters. Before long, everyone will be best buddies. But—and that’s a big BUT—before you hand over the tongs, a few words of warning: Many, dare I say most, men have an uncanny desire to play with their food. It doesn’t matter whether it is chicken, chops, beef, or fish; they can’t stop themselves from poking, prodding, and haphazardly flipping. Don’t let them! With each poke, a bit of the juices escape. The more they prod, the tougher and drier dinner will become until you might as well serve an old shoe. For a good sear and perfectly cooked meal, get a good, hot fire going. Then flip the meat or fish one time only. Finally, if you use a gas grill, never, ever assume that your manly helpers will think to turn it off when they’ve finished cooking. Enjoy a wonderful summer full of cookouts with family, friends, and manly men! V
Grilled Asparagus Salad Serves 8
About 2K lb medium asparagus 1–2 Tbsp olive oil About 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 2 oz feta, crumbled (about K cup) K cup chopped walnuts, toasted 2–3 Tbsp chopped chives 1. Preheat the grill to high. 2. Snap the fibrous root ends from the asparagus. Place the spears in a large baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Makes about K cup K cup balsamic vinegar N cup olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Boil the vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour the vinegar into a bowl, add the olive oil, mustard, thyme, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes to combine the flavors.
3. Grill the asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until the asparagus is tender-crisp. Remove from the grill and cool to room temperature. To serve: arrange the asparagus on a large platter or individual plates, drizzle with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette, and sprinkle with feta, chopped walnuts, and chives. 6 8 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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Grilled Swordfish & Caponata Serves 8
K–3 lb swordfish 2 Olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Grilled Caponata (recipe follows) 1. Preheat the grill to high. 2. Brush the swordfish with olive oil, sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side. 3. Transfer the swordfish to a large platter and let rest for about 10 minutes. Cut into thick slices and serve with Grilled Caponata.
Grilled Caponata 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1–2 tsp anchovy paste N tsp red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper N cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little more to brush on the vegetables for grilling 2 medium eggplants, thickly sliced 1 large red onion, cut in half lengthwise and then into large wedges 1 pint grape tomatoes K cup pitted and chopped large green olives 3 Tbsp capers, drained L cup golden raisins, plumped in hot water and drained L cup pine nuts, toasted 3 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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1. Make the vinaigrette: combine the garlic, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil until the vinaigrette is well combined. 2. Preheat the grill to high. 3. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant for 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. When the eggplant is cool enough to handle, roughly chop. 4. Toss onion and tomatoes with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the onions and tomatoes in a grill basket and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring from time to time. When the onion and tomatoes are cool enough to handle, roughly chop. 5. Place the vegetables, olives, capers, raisins, and pine nuts in a medium bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Add the parsley and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving to combine the flavors. You can make the caponata several hours in advance. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.
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8 ripe stone fruits—a mix of peaches, nectarines, plums, and/or apricots 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp kirsch K tsp ground cinnamon Pinch salt 1. Cut the stone fruits in half and discard the pits. 2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the honey, kirsch, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth and simmer for a few minutes. 3. Preheat the grill to high. Carefully clean and oil the grill. 4. Liberally brush the warm honey-butter glaze on the flesh side of each fruit. Place the fruit, flesh side down, on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Brush the skin side of the fruit with the glaze, carefully turn the fruit, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. 5. Remove the fruit from the grill and drizzle with any remaining glaze. If you like, cut the larger pieces of fruit in half. Serve the fruit warm with a scoop of Honey Yogurt Gelato.
Honey Yogurt Gelato Makes about 1 quart
1 quart nonfat plain yogurt
K cup (or to taste) honey
1 Tbsp kirsch (optional) 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract Pinch salt 1K–2 cups half & half 1. Put the yogurt in a colander or sieve lined with a clean dishtowel or coffee filter and set in a large bowl. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator to drain for a couple of hours. You should end up with about 2 cups of yogurt cheese. 2. Put the yogurt, honey, kirsch, vanilla, salt, and about K cup half & half in a large measuring cup and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the remaining half & half and whisk again until smooth. Add enough half & half to make 1 quart of gelato mix. 3. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a plastic container and freeze for up to one month. If the gelato comes out of the freezer rock hard, put it in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes. It will soften a little and be easier to scoop. Freelance writer Susan Nye lives in New Hampshire. You can find more of her stories and lots of recipes on her blog at www.susannye.wordpress.com.
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THE RICH HISTORY OF
Rotary
RICHARD BERRYMAN PRESERVES THE CLUB’S LEGACY OF SERVICE TO THE CONCORD COMMUNITY
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Rotary is a worldwide network of business, professional, and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve communities locally and around the world—and form strong, lasting friendships in the process. Service efforts focus on: • Peace and conflict prevention/ resolution • Disease prevention and treatment • Water and sanitation • Maternal and child health • Basic education and literacy • Economic and community development Founded: 1905 Clubs: 34,216 Countries: 200+ Members: 1,214,714
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f he hadn’t become a dentist, Richard Berryman probably would have become a history teacher, or maybe a museum curator. His home is adorned with artifacts that divulge his passions. An antique false-teeth collection symbolizes his 35year career in oral health; encased golf balls commemorate his holes-in-one (three of ’em!) and enthusiasm for the game; a walking stick collection reminisces weekends spent scouring yard sales with Connie, his wife of 43 years. Perhaps most precious, tucked away carefully in his basement are the archives of what may be the community’s most continuously active civic organization, the Rotary Club of Concord, founded in 1922.
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He shuffles through documents, photos, and other mementos of the club’s 90 years of civic service, finding a black-and-white print of four dapper, well-dressed gentlemen at Main Street’s old Eagle Hotel. “This is a photo of when Paul P. Harris visited the club in 1944,” says Rich, referring to the legendary father of Rotary International, founded in Chicago in 1905. Accompanied by a handwritten note of gratitude addressed to then club president Percy Holbrook for his hospitality during Harris’s visit, Rich considers this the club’s most treasured heirloom. Service Above Self
Berryman’s devotion to Rotary made him a natural for “club historian,” an unofficial post he’s held since 1996, following in the footsteps of longtime Rotarians such as Don Snyder, H. Everett Humphreys, Bob Nydegger, and Herb Burnham. “I’ve always been interested in history, and someone needed to step up and maintain our club’s legacy,” says Rich, himself a 36-year member and past president (1988–89). Many of the club’s archives are activities captured in the Concord Monitor, such as the dedication of Rotary Park to the late local veterinarian Dr. James Paine, who spearheaded the development of what has become a favorite fishing and swimming hole at the end of Second Street off Sewalls Falls Road, one of three Rotary Parks in Concord. His son, Dr. James L. Paine, continues his father’s tradition as a veterinarian and active Rotarian. Other projects boosted by Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” include the Perley Street Home. The club provided seed money to purchase, and spent hundreds of hours renovating, the rundown home, which now provides support services to homeless youth and those transitioning out of foster care. Rotary’s good works are embedded in the local landscape. For example, Rotarian Phil Wallingford is also president of the board of directors at the Friendly Kitchen, where club members serve meals and fund improvements, most recently a walk-in refrigerator and freezer. When the “house that Hope built” on Montgomery Street went up in flames in April 2011, Walllingford and Rotary were among the first to step in to ensure its resurrection. “The membership goes about its business pretty quietly, doing a lot of good works that go mostly unnoticed—except by 7 2 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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Photo and note from Paul P. Harris, the father of Rotary International, after he visited the Concord club in 1944.
the people whose lives are affected,” says Rich. The late Arells of Concord recognized Rotary’s knack for getting things done. Noah, a Concord Rotarian and owner of the New Hampshire Bindery, and his wife Evelyn, a hairdresser, worked and lived here most of their lives. Upon Evelyn’s death in 2006, the Arells left their significant estate to local charities, including a one-million-dollar bequest to Concord Rotary. The club stewards the gift, awarding $35,000 to $40,000 in scholarships to deserving Concord students each year. LO C A L H I STO RY
Although Rotary is largely apolitical, the Monitor recounts a historic—and controversial—evolution of the club in the 1980s when it became among the first to accept women. An article includes a color photo of Jeannine Bryant-Blood, one of the first women to join and its first female president in 1995. She remains a leader in the club, which today boasts 117 members, about one-third of them women. Other mementos of the club’s past include its original 1922 charter, hundreds of colorful banners presented to the club by visiting Rotarians from all 50 states and dozens of countries abroad, and “A Brief Sketch” of the club’s early history written by Ike Evans in 1932. The typewritten chronicle attests to the club’s nomadic origins
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(Rotary gets its name from the practice of “rotating” meetings amongst venues). Regular meetings began at the YMCA but also convened at the Snowshoe Club, Rumford Press, Swenson Quarry, and other locales, plus road trips to Benson’s Animal Farm, the home of Daniel Webster and, perhaps most unusual, the Gas House Tank. “The music for this occasion was played on a cornet by Arthur F. Nevers, as the committee in charge refused to carry a piano up after they had brought up tables, chairs, dishes, and the food,” Evans wrote. Regular meetings settled into landmarks such as the Eagle Hotel, Highway Hotel, Red Blazer, and, most recently, Bektash Temple on Pembroke Road. But, true to its roots, the club makes guest appearances at other locations. A favorite remembrance of Rich’s is a 1987 photograph of him with president-tobe George H. W. Bush, one of many pols, national and local, who have visited Rotary during their campaigns, and Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to travel faster than sound. “That was pretty incredible, especially since my father had flown with Yeager while a test pilot in the Air Force,” Rich recalls. Rich joined Rotary in 1976, after moving to Concord to work for local dentist Dr. Jack Freese, who sponsored him in the club. Now Assistant Governor of District 7870, which represents 2,500 Rotarians in 60 clubs across southern New Hampshire and Vermont, he is in line to be seated District Governor in 2014. Only the third Concord Rotarian to achieve the honor (the first two were Alexander Rennie Jr., 1958–59, and Paul A. Pelletier, 1979–80) and the first in more than 30 years, Rich will be making a little history of his own. V Alan Blake is a member of the Concord Rotary Board of Directors and chairs the Arell Scholarship Committee. 7 4 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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handful of years ago, I watched a group of people head into the ocean off a Massachusetts beach with what looked, from a distance, like surfboards. But they were not surfing. They were standing on the boards, plying the saltwater with long-handled paddles. They paddled out into the wind, around a breakwater, and out of sight. It was the first time I had seen anyone on a stand-up paddleboard. I never expected to see anyone on one again. It seemed like a funny little fluke.
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Clockwise from top left: Blake and Jessica on the Merrimack River. A Tahoe and a Yolo board. Poor Yorick’s owner Garrett solo and with son Graeme on Lake Umbagog. Poor Yorick’s Paddle Sports Shop in Contoocook. Photo by Matt Hoffman. Demo on Lake Massasecum in Bradford.
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And then stand-up paddleboards were suddenly everywhere. Magazine covers and high-end catalogs for sports gear and clothing featured photos of fit folk on stand-up paddleboards. People in line at the deli were talking about trying it. A shop opened in Contoocook, selling nothing but stand-up paddleboards and accessories. A magazine struck up publication devoted to the sport. Stand-up paddleboarding— which started in the waters off Hawaii and other Pacific islands—had migrated crosscountry and become a full-blown trend. FROM KAYAK TO PADDLEBOARD
Garrett Facteau got on a stand-up paddleboard for the first time on the Merrimack River two years ago. “I was hooked immediately,” he says. He had been an avid kayaker for years, but trading the seated position in the cockpit for the upright one on a board, he says, “was like a baby going from a walker to full-blown walking on his own.” Facteau was confident enough in the growing trend and market that, last year, he opened Poor Yorick’s Paddle Sports in a building adjacent to his Contoocook home. He sells more than 20 models of paddleboards, paddles, life vests, and accessories. He works with PaddleFit NH, which offers paddleboard fitness classes. He offers rentals, lessons, and demos. “It’s the easiest thing in the world to get me to lock the door and say ‘let’s go paddle!’” Facteau admits with a smile. The name of the shop is a reference to Yorick the (deceased) jester in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. “I’m a huge fan of Shakespeare and his sarcasm,” Facteau says. Think of the scene with the skull: it belongs to “poor Yorick,” whom Hamlet calls “a fellow of infinite jest.” Facteau is a jester himself, so the name fit. Most people don’t get the reference.
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My 16-year-old daughter and I headed out with Facteau on a warmish day in late April. Clad in wetsuits and life jackets, we waded into the waters of Lake Massasecum
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in Bradford. “It’s easier than you think,” Facteau assured us, grinning, “and harder than it looks.” My daughter and I both learned to canoe as kids, and we have owned kayaks for a dozen years. But the only other time I had attempted to stand on water involved an incident with water skis about a decade ago. It went fine— except for the getting up and staying up parts. I was fully prepared to end up in the drink, fully prepared for this to be much harder than it looked. It wasn’t. We climbed on the boards and paddled from a kneeling position for awhile, and then—wobbly at first—pushed up into standing positions. From toes to hips, you feel the water, the wind’s action, the surface ripples, and make a thousand small adjustments to work with them. The boards we were on were built more for stability and touring than for speed, which meant they were most forgiving for beginners. That was a good thing, especially when the wind picked up. It felt like more of a workout than kayaking or canoeing. “Your whole lower body is active,” Facteau points out. Rel ax & E njoy
Pretty soon, paddling toward the wind with strokes similar to those used in canoeing, we forgot to concentrate on not falling in and started just enjoying the view from up there—you can see straight down into the lake—the workout, and the April sunshine. It wasn’t much harder than it looked. Those who canoe pick up the stand-up sport perhaps a bit faster than kayakers, Facteau says—the paddle strokes are more similar. But, he adds, anyone who is reasonably fit can do it. If people can stand from a kneeling position without help— without holding onto the coffee table, for instance—they can probably pick up standup paddleboarding. My daughter didn’t fall in, but she was disappointed that I didn’t either. So Facteau tried to teach me the “pivot turn,” a sure way to end up in the lake. After a bunch of attempts, I did it, haltingly, and entirely without grace but did not fall in. It was only when I stuck my tongue out at my daughter that I had my cartoon moment and, arms flailing to find my balance, nearly went into the drink. V Poor Yorick’s Paddle Sports 512 Maple Street Contoocook, NH (603) 746-3500 www.pooryoricks.com
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Dining & Entertainment Guide
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great places in and around Concord.
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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
Country Spirit
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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The Barley House
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
Eat Well, Stay Healthy & Enjoy the Arts Locally Around Concord wishes you and your family a wonderful summer!
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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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Through July 13 Exhibits: Molly Wensberg & Al Jaeger McGowan Fine Art
Through August 19 Exhibit: It’s in the Grain Functional sculptures and turned objects made of wood. Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
June 23 Turning Pointe Center Annual Year-End Dance Recital Tickets are available at the studio, 371 Pembroke Street, Pembroke, and at the door. Info: 485-8710, tpcd@comcast.net Audi, 2pm
June 29 Sweet, Hot & Sassy and Swing A Cat Sweet, Hot & Sassy gained a large following with their eloquent delivery of swing and folk songs performed using tight three-part vocal harmonies with warmth and humor. Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
June 30 Jeff Dearborn Presents: Chain Drive Wallet Classic country with attitude. Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
july July 2 Met Live in HD: Mozart’s Don Giovanni Capitol Center for the Arts, 6:30pm
July 2–September 3, Mondays Acoustic Night Info: castleintheclouds.org Castle in the Clouds
July 3 The Little Mermaid Capitol Center for the Arts, 11am & 2:30pm
June 23 & 24 Granite State Music Festival
July 6 New Hampshire Music Festival Concert
Concord’s Kiwanis Park. Info: granitestatemusicfest.org.
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Through August 19 Exhibit: It’s in the Grain Functional sculptures and turned objects made of wood. Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
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
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Splashing Bouncers (6–18 months, 9am); Boppin’ Beach Buddies (10 months–3 years, 10am); Expression through the Arts (2–5 years, 11am); Dance, Sing & Suzuki String (3–5 years, 1pm); M&M Around the World (3–7 years, 2pm). Info and registration: (603) 228-1196, www.ccmusicschool.org Concord Community Music School
Info: castleintheclouds.org Castle in the Clouds
The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 36 Hopkinton Road Concord, NH (603) 226-2046 www.themillbrookgallery.com
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August 10 Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm August 9 Laurie Sargent Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
lewis black July 6 & 7 Sweeney Todd School Edition This chilling, suspenseful masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to seek revenge. Capitol Center for the Arts, 6, 7pm; 7, 2 & 7pm
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July 9–13 Jazz Camp For preteens, teens, and adults. Guitar master classes, insightful improvisation, bass workshops, introduction to the recording studio, drum set master classes, piano master classes, and ensembles. Info and registration: (603) 228-1196, www.ccmusicschool.org Concord Community Music School, 9:30am–1:30pm
July 10 Aladdin Capitol Center for the Arts, 11am & 2:30pm
July 11–August 3, Wednesdays Take Three Team-taught, this group class for ages 4 to 8 is designed as an introduction to individual instruction in piano and integrates rhythm, ear-training, and reading. Info and registration: (603) 228-1196, www.ccmusicschool.org Concord Community Music School, 3:30–5pm
July 13 & 14 Godspell Junior A groundbreaking and unique reflection of the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love. Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm
July 16 Met Live in HD: Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann Capitol Center for the Arts, 6:30pm
July 16–20 & 23–27 Creative Arts Camp Music, creative movement, and visual arts for students entering grades 1 through 6. Info and registration: (603) 228-1196, www.ccmusicschool.org Concord Community Music School, 9am–4pm
August 8 Musical Event with Bradford Bog People Bring your picnic dinner, lawn chairs, or a blanket for your comfort. The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 6–8pm
August 9 Spotlight Café: Laurie Sargent Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
August 9–12 Jawsfest: The Tribute Includes presentations by original cast and crewmembers, a museum-style exhibit of JAWS memorabilia, a shark conservation exhibit, and a tribute to Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, and Peter Benchley, followed by a screening of JAWS. Info: www.jawstribute.com Martha’s Vineyard
July 17 The Golden Bird Capitol Center for the Arts, 11am & 2:30pm
July 20 & 21 Seussical Jr. Capitol Center for the Arts, 20, 7pm; 21, 2pm
July 23 Met Live in HD: Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor Capitol Center for the Arts, 6:30pm
July 24 Thumbelina Capitol Center for the Arts, 11am & 2:30pm
July 27 & 28 Once on This Island Jr.
Visit the new Hilltop Consignment Gallery showroom at their new location at 56 North Main Street in Concord. We offer antiques as well as all styles of furniture, old and new accessories, china, glassware, silverware, collectibles and more. While you’re there, introduce youself to Paula Genovese, the new owner of the Hilltop Consignment Gallery.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 27, 7pm; 28, 2pm
July 30 Met Live in HD: Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier Capitol Center for the Arts, 6:30pm
July 31 The Elves and the Shoemaker Capitol Center for the Arts, 11am & 2:30pm
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August 4–12 League of NH Craftsmen Annual Craftsmen’s Fair One-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, pottery, prints, metalwork, fiber arts, woodcarvings, weaving, sculptures, furniture, and leatherwork are on display. Meet the makers, learn about the techniques, and purchase from them. Craft demonstrations, workshops, tours, and seminars daily. Info: www.nhcrafts.org Mount Sunapee Resort, 10am–5pm
August 7 Sleeping Beauty Capitol Center for the arts, 11am & 2:30pm
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August 10 Spotlight Café: Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
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August 14 Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Capitol Center for the Arts, 11am & 2:30pm
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Chris Brown President & Chief Operations Officer, New Hampshire Distributors, Inc. NH Distributors was awarded “Family Business of the Year” by UNH. Why is that such a huge honor? Receiving the “Family Business of the Year” award is a tremendous honor. It shows that we are a successful, third-generation family business. To run a business is extremely hard, but to run it with your family is certainly challenging at times. However, when you are able to pass your business down to the next generation and see it succeed, that is when it becomes an honor. As primarily a beer-based distributor, how have you kept up with changing customer needs by incorporating non-beer products? We have had to evolve into carrying beer and non-beer brands to remain relevant in our industry. The beer and beverage industry has exploded over the last five years with thousands of new brands,
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Tell us how The Taste of Concord provides a lot of fun as well as funding for the Boys & Girls Club. The 7th Annual Taste of Concord, which is scheduled for this coming October, started as a way for the community to gather to sample many of the different beer products we sell, as well as a showcase for our restaurant partners in the Concord area. Over the first six years, the Taste of Concord— with remarkable assistance from our community partners, sponsors, and the community—has raised over $150,000 for the Concord Boys & Girls Club. Is a beer and a burger your go-to dining pleasure? It would not be fair for me to single out one or the other. We service over 600 bars and restaurants, but I will say what always complements a burger is an ice-cold beer! V
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