Bethel Living #28 - August / September 2018

FREE • Issue 28 August / September 2018

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Hike, Bike, Run or Stroll Greater Bethel has Trails for All

The Little Red Hen Bakery & Ice Cream Shop

Shady Pines Dog Sleds

with Sally Manikian of Shelburne

PLUS a Listing of Local Events!

Sunflower Farm of Bethel

A Fiber Farm on the Flat Road

Mid-Summer Recipes from Brian’s on Main Street

Raising the Roof

with the Bethel Historical Society

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Publisher’s Note Summer is a fine season with weekends full of local events, festivals and outdoor fun, but on some of these terribly hot and humid afternoons the mind wanders to scenes of snow capped peaks and cool relief.

For now, reading Cheryl Gillespie’s trail article should encourage everyone get outside right away! Stop by the Little Red Hen for a scoop of homemade Toasted Coconut Ice Cream and picture cooler days as you read about Musher Sally Manikian of Shady Pines Dog Sleds.

Visit the Sunflower Farm to gather knitting notions for Fall and Winter projects and then relax with a cool cocktail from Brian’s Recipes on page 20.

The Summer won’t be complete without a visit to the new / old post & beam gift at the Bethel Historical Society.

My production support team is wonderful, as are my advertisers, readers and subjects — you all make knocking together this magazine a joy, not a task. Every day I hear from friends and local folks who are as thrilled to live here as I am. Bethel and it’s surrounding villages, mountains, rivers and plains are where it’s at!

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Hike, Bike, Run or Stroll Gr ea ter Be th el Ha s Tr ai ls fo r Al l

by Cheryl Gillespie

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s the gateway into the Mahoosuc mountains, Bethel boasts more than its fair share of extraordinarily scenic hiking venues. Add in the trails snaking through nearby towns like Greenwood or Newry and the choices expand into miles of pristine terrain.

This larger area has paths that are easy to get to and accessible for baby strollers, wheelchairs and walking aides of different types. For these trails, parking is close to the beginning and end of the journey. Paths that require more substantial exertion and time abound, with many intermediate opportunities in between.

Bethel Living decided to seek out and sample some of these trails. We started off easy and close to town.

The Bethel Recreational Pathway invites people to walk, jog, run, bike, skateboard, cycle, rollerblade, snowmobile, cross country ski or snowshoe on this easily accessible 1.5 mile trail.

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No one will be left behind on this paved, mostly level trail regardless of age or ability. Closely following the lovely Androscoggin River, there is a covered bridge and benches to rest on along the way — a scenic foot bridge and many friendly people make this a community favorite.

Parking is available at Davis Park on the corner of Route 26 and Route 2, where picnic tables, a playground and a skateboard park can be also be found. Barker Mountain Bikes rents bicycles for the very reasonable price of $35.00 per day.

If a less manicured, yet smooth path is desired, the Mahoosuc Land Trust offers a universally accessible, age-friendly, 1.2 mile walking trail at its Valentine Farm Conservation Center.

Although not paved, this path is very easy to navigate with a wheelchair or stroller. While at the farm, a trip into the office will score you some sound advice and free brochures on many more area trails. Mahoosuc Land Trust oversees

more than 2,000 acres of protected wilderness that is open to hiking and many other uses.

Strollers with a historical bent will enjoy the Bethel Historical Society’s in-town walking tour of classic buildings spanning the period from 1774 to the 1930’s.

Walking and educating oneself about the significance of the area is a refreshing way to spend an afternoon or evening.

Also in town, the Bethel Village Trails — which have expanded considerably over the last few years — start at the Bethel Inn. People looking to walk with a group can meet up on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. In winter the trails are groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, while in the summer this extensive trail system is open for walking, hiking and mountain biking. Many of the paths are near the golf fairways, so users are asked to respect the course and yield to golfers at crossings.

There are also trails at Gould Academy in the middle of town which are open to the public. This is how it works in Bethel: the Pathways people work with the Mahoosuc Land Trust people, who cooperate with the Village Trails people, who work with Gould Academy — and

all these groups work in association with Grafton Notch State Park. Contact any of these organizations, and they will put you in touch with any other. Runners frequent all these trails and will usually gasp a friendly hello as they flash past.

At what point one graduates from a walker to a hiker is a little bit fuzzy, but altitude might be an important factor in differentiating between the two. Also, footwear seems to be an important element. Hikers wear hiking boots and carry backpacks with water, trail snacks and other items of comfort for their journey. A hiker spotted with a hiking stick is rarely a novice to a mountain trail.

Mount Will, which looms over the Sunday River access road is a fabulous spot for a half day hike. Not quite two miles north of the famous Sunday River Brew Pub on Route 2, it is located on the left across from the Bethel Recycling and Transfer Station. There is marked, ample parking for this excursion, which can be hiked in summer, while hardier folks often snowshoe in the winter. It is a 3.2 mile round trip up, around and back. The North Ledges offer vistas up the Androscoggin Valley, while the South Cliffs have a bird’s eye view of downtown Bethel. As the journey to the South Cliffs is the shorter, more moderate hike, this

Paths that require more substantial exertion and time abound, with many intermediate opportunities in between.

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LITTLE RED HEN Bakery & Ice Cream Shop WITH WALLY & MELISSA SMITH iced coffees and many other items and now features a take-out buffet that has been serving many families during this hot summer season.

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bout 30 minutes away, up ta Andover, the Little Red Hen Diner with it’s 40 seats has been under ownership by Wally & Melissa Smith for 6-1/2 years, offering breakfast and lunch on all days but Monday.

On Thursday nights the Smiths prepare a Mexican Night buffet, Friday nights offer Prime Rib or Baked Haddock while Saturday nights feature an Italian buffet. They also offer catering services that will deliver all of their homemade dinners, pies, cakes and pastries to any event.

On the buffet, selections often change. In the winter there will be hot soups and chili, and a fresh salad bar. Folks who work during the week in Bethel love to come for lunch, and travelers and repeat customers return to the take-out buffet for a quick and tasty dinner. At $6.99/ pound, fresh offerings like Chicken Divan, BBQ Ribs, (Wally, please give me 4 or 5 other things that are main courses for the hot buffet here) salads and desserts are priced right. Hot and iced coffee, slices of pies and cakes and pastries are available, and large platters for luncheons and meetings can be pre-ordered.

Orders can also be placed in advance by ski families or second-homers that come up just for the weekend — or anyone else who wants to stay out of the kitchen heat — with all the fun going on around here, who wants to cook, anyway?? C

FMI on the Little Red Hen Bakery & Ice Cream call (207) 824-1047 and visit us on Facebook or come to 22 Parkway in Bethel.

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Shady Pines Sled Dogs with Sally Manikian of Shelburne, NH

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A desolate winter wilderness with night descending, temperatures set to plunge well below zero, no civilized outpost within hundreds of miles, no cellphone, no motorized conveyance — you are in the middle of a very, very cold nowhere. For most of us this scenario conjures uncomfortable feelings of existential jeopardy, of literally walking on the thin ice of life. Sally Manikian, however, has designed her life to bring about this exact circumstance, one which leaves her exhilarated and brimming with vitality — as long as her team of twelve sled dogs is there to keep her company.

For Sally the most difficult part of competing in a 200 mile dog sled race isn’t the cold and remote locale — it is the hard work and expense of nurturing and training her team, the long days of travel to attend the event and the busy schedule at her full time position with the Conservation Fund. After a stint with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sally, who only had a pet cat as a child, worked as a Dog Sled Guide while training with Faith Kimball, an experienced musher

in New Hampshire. Six years ago she started her own team with 6 dogs, a used truck and dog box, a used sled and some used harnesses.

Lately, she has been traveling as far as Michigan to compete in the Upper Peninsula 200, which hosts 15-20 racers striving for the grand prize.

In order to defray significant expenses like gas and repairs for the truck, foot booties and thousands of pounds of meat to fuel the dogs, and the cost of maintaining an ATV, Sally started a Sponsor-A-Dog Program. Every donor gets to select a specific dog to root for and support. Some folks get so involved with the excitement of mushing that they donate homemade dog treats to the team.

In the summer Sally works on infrastructure upgrades — building new and improved dog houses, better harnesses and sleds — plus leading mountain bike rides with the pack cup and down the hills around her home. In the Fall they begin endurance training of 5 to 12 miles a day, 3 or 4 days per week — though only when temps are below 55°, otherwise the dogs overheat. The first significant snow storm elevates the team to on snow-training, with a goal of 1,000 miles in harness for each dog in preparation for the racing season.

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Sunflower Farm A Fiber Farm in West Bethel

Of the three basic needs that humans require for long-term physical well-being — food, shelter and clothing — the first and easiest to produce on an industrial scale was clothing. Long before the term ‘factory farm’ was coined, the mass production of clothing led the change toward an increasingly urban world. And just as more people are now demanding to know where their food comes from and how it is produced, there is also a growing desire to wear clothes made by the traditional methods that have served humankind for thousands of years. But the high cost of sustainably assembling individual products has been a difficult problem to solve, making it hard

Visit them at 471 Flat Road, West Bethel, call (603) 860-7897, email to MEfiberfarm@gmail.com and visit them at Sunflower Farm of Bethel to compete with mass produced commodities.

Now however, some modern updates to age-old technologies are helping the small producer to compete, with an excellent example right down the Flat Road in Bethel.

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features observed in natural ecosystems. And they are working toward a better understanding of silvopasture: the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock utilized as an integrated system. Heat and power from the sun, and the commitment to working within natural systems all adds up to a sustainable and economically viable model to produce . . . sweaters! Beautiful sweaters — and hats, mittens, shawls and fingerless gloves with colors that are a feast for the eye and textures that make your skin sing.

To grow the raw material for their products Jeff Erickson and Corinne Claunch harvest fibers from seven alpacas, four llamas and three different breeds of sheep, each producing a different type of wool. Icelandic sheep, a midsized breed with face and legs free of wool, grow a dual coated wool that has a unique soft under-layer and a course over-layer which is processed to produce lopi yarn, the traditional fiber in Icelandic sweaters. The Cormos sheep, originally from Tasmania, deliver huge amounts of super soft wool that has a naturally crimped appearance. Intense structure and a silky hand make it the perfect yarn for garments that can be placed next to a baby’s skin. Finally, they cultivate Swedish Gotlands, which are born black, then age into various shades of gray — from charcoal to silver — yet remain black in

the face and legs. Their wool comes in long locks that shimmer and knit into beautiful creations.

All the wool is specially refined — cleaned and prepped using only good-for-the-planet bio-degradable processes with all natural dyes, derived mostly from plants and insects. One particularly beautiful skein with a glorious magenta/dusky rose pink color is dyed with ground up cochineal from Mexico. A lighter pink skein is dyed with the ground roots of the madder plant, which is native to Asia. Corinne is growing a dye garden with Marigolds, Coreopsis, Black Turtle Beans, Bronze Fennel and Purple Basil in an attempt to reproduce the colors of the rainbow.

The Icelandic style products display all-natural colors just as they come off the sheep - grays, browns and off-whites in a panoply of tones. The Alpaca wool is super soft and hypoallergenic, providing three times the warmth of regular wools. Many of the hats and other items at the shop fly off the shelves as soon as they are made.

Corinne has skeins with Alpaca and Cormo mixtures and 100% Icelandic in amazing colors, there’s a lot to choose from and knitters will love the attractively displayed selections.

Other farm animals include six dogs, two pigeons, and seventy chickens whose eggs go to the Holidae House in town, the Barking Dawg Market, many regular customers and the food pantry.

Jeff and Corinne enjoy supporting other local farmers and wanna-be-farmers and are happy to share what they have learned along the way.

Their goal is to constantly reduce the energy footprint necessary for wool production by creating and refining practices that will work for generations to come. C Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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Directions

Blanch peas and place in an ice bath until cool. Set aside.

In food processor, break down arugula until it is minced. Add red wine vinegar.

Strain peas, then add to arugula. Pulse ingredients and add Parmesan until all ingredients combine. Slowly stream in the olive oil to get the proper consistency.

Salt and pepper to taste.

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Raising the Roof —

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n historic districts throughout the country, renovations or restorations of significant landmarks frequently occur, but entire reconstructions of buildings that vanished long ago are a rarity—except in Bethel! The Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, the most active historical organization of its type in the region, recently received the gift of a 16-by-20 foot timber frame from Scott Campbell of Maine Mountain Post & Beam to replicate the 19th century Broad Street office/library of Dr. Moses Mason (1789-1866).

The original office was built soon after Dr. Mason returned to Bethel in 1837 from two terms as a U.S. Congressman and was last used as a schoolhouse before being demolished around 1897.

A public “raising” of the timber-framed replica, which was generously donated by Scott Campbell in honor of his mother-in-law and current MBHS vice-president Trijntje “Tineke” Zwolsman Ouwinga, took place on July 7th during the Bethel Art Fair. Volunteers who helped with the raising were David Swanson, Nick Lebel, Adam & Andrea Helm, Seth Dresser, Chris Barstow (a timber framer from Bethel), Tim Mommers, Jake Jacobson, and Marlies Ouwinga.

Siting of the replica office/library, which incorporates framing methods typical of the first half of the 19th century, is based on an 1858 village map, a rare 1874 stereoview photo, and evidence gathered during an archaeological study by Gould students under the supervision of Norm Buttrick.

Left unfinished on the inside, the replica will provide space for a variety of children’s activities, lectures, exhibits, and craft demonstrations.

To add to the significance of this project, the children of the late Roxanne Twitchell Sly, a life member of MBHS and descendant of some of Bethel’s earliest settlers, have provided funding to complete the exterior of the building in the manner of the original. In exchange for their support, the new building will be known as the “Twitchell Education Center”—honoring the memory of their mother and recognizing the important role played by the Twitchell family of Sherborn, Massachusetts, and Dublin, New Hampshire, in the founding and early settlement of Bethel. Completion of the replica is scheduled for late spring of 2019. C FMI: 207-824-2908 / 800- 824-2910 www.bethelhistorical.org facebook.com/bethelhistorical Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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(continued from page 7) BL writer chose that route. Accompanied by a husband and a yellow Lab, this senior citizen hiked up over dirt and rocks, navigating many twists and turns. The effort was worth it! The view was incredible! An inexpensive app on a cell phone called Peak Finder was handy to help identify other mountains as well as farmlands, a river, trails on Mount Abrams and several other spots.

Amy Wight Chapman, who lives in Greenwood, has been an avid hiker since 2012. Working at Telstar High School, Gould Academy and the Bethel Citizen, plus serving on many local committees and selling pies at the Greenwood Farmers’ Market every Friday doesn’t keep her from hiking at least ten miles a week.

Amy tells BL, “I most often hike alone, which I enjoy because it gives me time to think and plenty of peace and quiet, which I think is essential to balance a lifestyle that is often too busy and too technology-driven.” This theme is echoed by many hikers who talk about unplugging from devices as a way to truly appreciate nature and drop into a meditative state. Amy always tells someone where she is going, carries a fullycharged cellphone and makes sure she is familiar with the trail. Once every week or two, her husband, son, her son’s dog Eli or all of them will join her.

Amy says, “I feel as if I couldn’t have picked a better time to become a passionate hiker in this area. There are so many trails I haven’t yet explored, and there are more being created all

the time.” She goes on to name people whom she considers “trail heroes,” including Larry Stifler, Mary McFadden and their crew who have built many miles of trails in Albany and Greenwood; Gabe Perkins, Sarah Weafer and those affiliated with Mahoosuc Pathways; the Woodstock Conservation Commission, which built trails to Lapham Ledges and Buck’s Ledge; the Bethel Outing Club, and many other local organizations which promote an active lifestyle for all ages and abilities by providing these great opportunities. Amy generously shared links to two, well-documented photo blogs of her hiking experiences. Visit Facebook: Amy Wight Chapman If walking, running, hiking, cycling or mountain biking is your thing, Bethel is the place to be in this deliciously warm season. Please always think of safety when planning outings. Ticks are an unfortunate part of these excursions, but mindful body checks and the use of readily available natural tick repellent sprays minimize the danger. Always tell someone not traveling with you where you will be going. Follow posted rules of any area. Use appropriate clothing and gear. Above all — fast or slow — get out there!

This area has gorgeous sights waiting for you to experience. Enjoy! Cd

A list of websites to use for planning: www.mahoosucpathways.org • www.secondnaturemaine.org • www.bethelhistorical.org www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/bucks-and-lapham-ledges maine.gov/graftonnotch • betheloutdooradventure.com

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FMI on Sally and Shady Pines Sled Dogs or the Sponsor-a-Dog Program visit ShadyPinesSledDogs.com, visit them on Facebook and email shadypinessleddogs@gmail.com

fans can watch as the dogs lean into their harnesses with an energy that seems unbounded. Sally depends on her Garmin GPS to record time and mileage the lengthy, twisting courses since most areas have no cell coverage.

After 14+ hours with a 2-4 hour break in the middle, Sally and her team mush across the finish line weary but enlivened by the passion to run, the beauty of the dark starry night and the camaraderie between human being and canine.

Access to an unbounded wilderness few people know, a mental and physical distance from other human beings and building a team ethic with the dogs all motivate and replenish Sally in ways that nothing else ever has. This year Sally and her 12-dog team will take a break from the UP 200 to focus on shorter races, while doing more training to get ready for the Can-Am Crown 250, which takes place in Maine in March, 2019. Cd

All photos by Joe Klementovich www.klementovichphoto.com I thrive on creating authentic imagery for editorial and commercial clients in unique and difficult locations. Photography from assignments in the subzero ravines of New Hampshire’s Mount Washington to the bug infested mangrove islands of the Florida Everglades fly fishing for tarpon have appeared in print nationally. FMI visit https://www. klementovichphoto.com Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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Local Events

by Deanne Bodemer

ONGOING EVENTS: Aug. 4: Maine State Kids’ Triathlon Chil-

Sept. 15: 21st Annual Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff Bethel Town

dren ages 8-14 may enjoy this fun, untimed

Common. An old-fashioned fun fall festival with arts & crafts, chowder

triathlon. 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1

cook-off of local restaurants, Maine baked potatoes, apple pie contest,

mile run start and finish at Angevine Park.

live music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Bethel Area Chamber of

Hosted by Bethel Outing Club. Register on-

Commerce. bethelharvestfest.com, 207-824-2282

line. mainestatetriathlon.com/kids-tri Sept. 23-25: 26th Annual Fall Festival Pro-am Golf Tournament The Aug. 4-5: 38th Annual Andover Olde

Bethel Inn Resort. A lasting tradition with over $17,000 in prize money &

Home Days Andover Town Common. Pa-

merchandise. bethelinn.com, 800-654-0125

rade, antique car show, photo contest, art &

Sept. 27- 29: 29th Annual Maine Mountains Jeep Jamboree. Our chal-

flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, lawn

lenging trails, the beautiful New England fall setting and the awesome

mower races, tractor pulls, skillet toss contest,

trail guides are just a few of the reasons why this event is so popular. On

fly casting contest, food & music. Ellis River

Saturday at 9am, come see over 180 Jeeps parade through the town of

Riders horse show on Sunday. 207-392-3761

Bethel. jeepjamboreeusa.com, 530-333-4777 Sept. 29: Mt. Abram Ski Club Golf Scramble The Bethel Inn Resort.

Aug. 11: 8th Annual Maine Comedy Festival The Bethel Inn Resort.

Participate in this annual fund raiser to support the Mt. Abram Ski Club, a

A comedy show by 12+ comedians from across the country. There’s also a

non-profit organization providing education and scholarships related to

golf tournament on Friday, live music after the show, and special lodging

snow sports for the youth in Western Maine. skiclub@mtabram.com

packages. bethelinn.com, 800-654-0125 WEEKLY TRAIL RUNNING SERIES Aug. 16-18: 42nd Annual Trappers’ Weekend 760 East Bethel Road,

Every Friday evening at 5:30pm

Bethel. Trapping and hunting demonstrations, contests, music, auction,

Join Mahoosuc Pathways every Friday for their run/walk race series of a

and much more. 207-875-5765.

5km loop (10km option available) on the Bethel Village Trails. Friday night runs start next to the tennis courts behind The Bethel Inn Resort and are

Sept. 7-9: Maine Brew Fest Sunday River. A craft beer bonanza fea-

open to runners/walkers of all abilities. Gather for a post-race social time

turing as many as 50 beer selections from around Maine plus live music,

at The Millbrook Tavern. No need to register, just arrive by 5-5:15pm. $5

food, a disc golf tournament, and family-friendly activities in the Mountain

donation appreciated. mahoosucpathways.org

Park. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

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Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1247, 8 Station Place Bethel, ME 04217 Tel: 207.824.2282 • Fax: 207.824.7123 Toll-free: 800.442.5826 info@bethelmaine.com • www.bethelmaine.com www.facebook.com/bethelarea

HIKES Aug. 11 – Mt. Madison Sept. 8 – Sunday River Whitecap Oct. 13 – Shelburne-Moriah These hikes are perfect for those seeking a guided, adventurous day. They are day-long, strenuous hikes on mountains no farther than 30 minutes from Bethel. Sign up is required, and spaces are limited. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Pathways and Mahoosuc Land Trust. mahoosucpathways.org

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Hair Designer/Weddings On Location Hairstyling

Sept. 15 – Old Speck Maine’s third tallest mountain is known for its rugged beauty, spectacular views and dramatic elevation gains. This is a challenging, all-day hike and is part of the Grafton Notch State Park and the Maine Birding Trail. Free, donations appreciated. Mahoosuc Land Trust. mahoosuc.org

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Rock Walls

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We can build rock walls to enhance the beauty and functionality of any landscaping or driveway project.

Material Delivery

Road Work We build entirely new roads and maintain existing ones. From cutting new roads through the woods to grading and compacting gravel, we build and maintain safe long lasting roads.

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Our Bethel gravel pit supplies screened loam and gravel. We also accept brush and stumps for recycling at our facility. We can deliver our products in quantities small and large. We also provide quality fire wood delivery and have various types of bark mulch available.

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