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Contents 38 First Things 4 Editor’s Note 6 Contributors Page 8 Feedback
Features
36 In Their Own Words The Dover Color Bar owner Loretta Tower offers some colorful remarks. photo by David Mendelsohn
from left: photo courtesy of ski nh; photo by jasmine inglesmith; photo by bruce luetters
38 Get Out There! Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, there’s winter fun to be had. by Marty Basch
48 Cold Comfort Our writer-and-photographer team partnered with Child and Family Services to meet with several of Manchester’s homeless teens in an effort to better understand the unique challenges they face. by Maggie Wallace with photos by Jasmine Inglesmith
58 King of the North Many Granite Staters — newcomers and natives alike — may not know about newspaperman John Harrigan, but they should. Meet the custodian of the North Country. by Anders Morley
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10 SWIFT RIVER BRIDGE
24 ICE HARVESTING
68 Home
12 January Picks
26 Food and Drink
THE SHAKER KITCHEN by Amy Mitchell
photo by Jim Salge
photo by Kathie Fife
EVENTS FOR KIDS
74 Health
14 Our Town
by Karen A. Jamrog
SANDOWN
76 Seniority
17 Our Dog Has Its Day
by Lynne Snierson
by Sarah Cahalan
MANAGING STRESS
by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
THE CHINOOK TURNS 100
by Kathie Fife
18 Small Bites FOOD NEWS
by Susan Laughlin
78 Local Dish by Susan Laughlin
by Susan Laughlin
30 Politics
80 Calendar of NH Events
NH’S POLITICAL IDENTITY CRISIS
20 Retail
by James Pindell
THE CASE FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES
31 Artisan
by Erica Thoits
KATHY GUNST’S “SOUP SWAP”
OASIS SPRINGS FARM
TERRY SILVERMAN OF THE POTTERY WORKS
by Susan Laughlin
32 Out and About
WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
edited by Sarah Cahalan
34 Review
93 Dine Out
LOCAL BOOKS AND MUSIC
GOOD EATS
by Rick Broussard
edited by Susan Laughlin
35 Blips
96 Last Laugh
NH ON THE MEDIA RADAR
by Nancy West
ON THE COVER Portrait of John Harrigan by Bruce Luetters. Find the story, “King of the North,” on page 58.
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I first met John Harrigan in 1989, which probably seems like a long time ago to anyone under 50. To me, it seems like yesterday afternoon.
he man who introduced me to “Harrigan” (as most people, including himself, refer to him) was James Romeo Bucknam, known to his familiars as “Bucky” (though I never called him that to his face). Bucky was the formidable retired executive editor of the New Hampshire Union Leader who had covered the North Country for many years, so, of course, he and Harrigan were tight. I was Bucky’s naïve assistant editor at a new local newspaper named The Bow Times. We were operating on a Yankee shoestring (i.e. well-used and somewhat frayed), so we had our typesetting done by a local shop and took our printing to the cheapest place we could find that would do good work. That place happened to be Harrigan’s presses in Lancaster where he printed such legendary newspapers as the Coös County Democrat and Colebrook’s The News and Sentinel. We published The Bow Times every two weeks back in the day, so a trip to Lancaster with Bucky to pick them up was always a welcome jaunt. I’d hear the same stories over and over (which I’ve now all but forgotten), and we’d maybe get a bite to eat with Harrigan while the press run was finishing up. At the time, Harrigan was a regular voice on NH Public Radio (then referred to, affectionately, as WEVO — pronounced wee-voh). I’m pretty sure he would call the station once a week (he’ll correct me if I’m wrong) and just tell the listeners about what was going on “north of the notches.” It was a popular segment, and apparently that puzzled Harrigan. I was there once as he spoke casually into the phone for a live broadcast. When he hung up, he said, “I don’t know what they get out of that.”
I’d been eavesdropping on the northern half of the conversation and appreciating the spell Harrigan could weave just by talking about how the moose herd was doing and laughing about some curiosity from the local police blotter. I tended to keep quiet during these trips and would mainly just listen to Harrigan and Bucky going at it, but, after his remark, I said, “I guess a fish doesn’t know it’s wet.” Harrigan heard me, looked thoughtful for a second, then smiled. That was the extent of our early bonding, but, ever since, I’ve felt like I had a friend, advisor and confidant who lived and loomed large in our mythic North Country. Bucky died just a few years later, in 1993. In the interim, I’d become editor of The Bow Times, then, upon its sale, found my way to New Hampshire Magazine (which was then called New Hampshire Editions). I understand The Bow Times is back in print on a monthly basis, under the leadership of attorney Chuck Douglas, a former NH supreme court justice and US representative from New Hampshire. NH Public Radio now has too many call signs to be known as anything but NHPR. The Democrat and the Sentinel are still rolling off the presses every week. The beginning of a new year is a chance to contemplate the changes we’ve survived and those we hope to make in the year ahead, but it’s also a chance to think about what endures: like good local journalism, old acquaintances who should not be forgotten and, of course, days of auld lang syne.
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Maggie Wallace (right) and Jasmine Inglesmith worked together to produce the feature story “Cold Comfort,” a glimpse into the lives of some of Manchester’s homeless teenagers. Wallace is a Portsmouth-based freelance writer who covers travel and community. An avid hiker and cyclist, she has tackled the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Coast Trail and cycled across the US. Inglesmith, who also calls the Portsmouth area home, was first interested in photography way back in third grade. She took the photos for the story.
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Writer and frequent New Hampshire Magazine contributor Anders Morley wrote this month’s cover story, “King of the North.”
Photographer Bruce Luetters took the cover photo and the photos in “King of the North.” You can see more of his work at 3sixty.com.
Regular “Outsider” contributor Marty Basch of Conway wrote the feature story “Get Out There!” He’s the author of multiple books on outdoor sports.
“Living” contributor Amy Mitchell is the owner of Home Glow Design. Learn more at her “Saturday Blog,” homeglowdesign.com/blog.
Karen Jamrog, our regular contributor for “Health,” also wrote for an earlier incarnation of the magazine, New Hampshire Editions.
Regular “Seniority” contributor Lynne Snierson covered the NFL and Thoroughbred horse racing during her award-winning career as a sports writer.
amy mitchell photo by sabrina cole quinn photography; anders morley photo by bruce luetters
Contributors
Tapping new talent
If you’re the type that skips right to the feature stories, then this month flip to the back first. In our “Living” section, you’ll find our regular “Health” and the alternating “Seniority” and “Law” departments. Each month, we turn to students and alumni of the New Hampshire Institute of Art to provide us with illustrations for those three articles. Illustrator and NHIA professor Ryan O’Rourke, whose whimsical creations often appear in the magazine, connects us with students and recent graduates who are up to the challenge. Our partnership allows us to freshen up the back of the book (fancy magazine insider term for the end of the magazine) and gives local students and those just starting out experience and published material for their portfolios. This month, Alexandra Bye’s work can be seen in “Health,” and Arthur Budak illustrated “Seniority.”
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Bye graduated from NHIA with a degree in illustration. She is currently working as a freelance illustrator specializing in character design, hand lettering, graphic design and traditional and digital media. Her work has been featured at the Society of Illustrators and she has done work for Cartoon Network, PBS and Random House as well as local companies like GYK Antler, MSN Create and DYN. Budak, another recent graduate, has a degree in fine arts and illustration. He specializes in vibrant, colorful illustrations and designs, often contrasted by dark themes and an undertone of humor. His work utilizes bold shapes and vibrant color palettes, and invites viewers to find beauty within their own fears. Currently working on getting his start as a freelance Illustrator, he hopes to eventually branch out into the world of fine art galleries.
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the log cabin container written in French? As always, thanks for a great magazine. Tammy Thivierge Colebrook Editor’s Note: Not sure why they chose to use French on the maple syrup tin, but French Canadian is the Granite State’s official ethnicity, so it could be that. Why do you think the highway department puts “Bienvenue” on our welcome signs?
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Exceeding Expectations I’m accustomed to gorgeous photography in New Hampshire Magazine, but the lovely photo of Edra Toth really exceeded expectations [“In Their Own Words,” December 2016]. Thank you and thanks to photographer David Mendelsohn for portraying the New Hampshire performing arts scene in such a dignified and elegant way. Lynne Sabean Marketing Manager Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord
Good Questions I just finished reading the Pam Smart story [“Innocent?” November, 2016]. Thank you for a very interesting view of the case. The questions raised by Mr. Woody Woodland at the end of his piece are very good questions. If Pamela is the manipulative, calculating person that she is purported to be, wouldn’t she continue to hold to her story of innocence despite the chance of a reduced sentence just to be able to say she got away with murder? Just a thought. On a different note, I was wondering if your magazine was planning on doing a story about the election results and how this election process has divided our country. A discussion on how the electoral college works would make for interesting reading. Finally, just a question regarding the Log Cabin maple syrup shown on page 23 in the section titled “Surprising Santa” [“Food & Drink,” December 2016]. If this syrup is from New Hampshire, why is the writing on 8
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“Communal Housing” [“Seniority,” October 2016] nicely describes the benefits for older people of living in co-housing. However, I found the box on tips for sharing housing to be somewhat off the mark. I am the author of “Sharing Housing, A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping Good Housemates” and maintain the website sharinghousing.com. For older adults considering such a move, taking substantial care in selecting a compatible home-mate is essential. What makes two people compatible is how they live at home, not (for instance) whether they both like to play bridge. I don’t accept that people of different age groups can’t live together — in fact, I’m preparing a blog post of two home-mates with 35 years between them. It all depends on the people involved. I also offer classes and have done several presentations in New Hampshire, most recently at the Successful Aging Summit in Concord. Sharing housing is an excellent option for single retirees. The cost savings are obvious. We are coming to understand that social connection is critical for physical and emotional health. The daily interaction with someone you like and respect can make all the difference in the world. Annamarie Pluhar Dummerston, Vermont
Thanks for the Mention I am writing as chair of the board of directors of Granite State Independent Living to thank you for featuring the story of our CEO, Clyde Terry, in your September issue as the first blind person to pilot the driverless car in Washington, DC [“Blips,” September 2016]. This technology will
change the lives of millions of Americans with disabilities and will eliminate some of the social isolation persons with disabilities experience every day, and it will open doors to greater opportunity. For New Hampshire employers, this will broaden the pool of potential applicants to those who currently can’t get there because of a lack of transportation. At GSIL, we work every day to improve the lives of thousands, and our advocacy for this technology is in keeping with our vision and mission. I hope New Hampshire Magazine will follow the ongoing developments in this field and its benefits to all Granite State residents. Lorna D. Greer Whitefield Editor’s note: Reader Greg Harriman of Belmont is a writer and a poet to boot. He asked if we would be interested in running one of his verses with a seasonal theme, and we said to send it in for consideration. We consider it perfect. His rhymes about where to find color amidst the winter freeze is short and sweet, but quite vivid. Enjoy.
Winterberry Into icy swamps I slog, seeking treasure in frigid bogs. Crimson dots on pristine snow; armloads gathered, home I go to festoon wreath, box and pail, or stuff an old boot on a rusty nail. No man-made garnish can compete, be it casual or fussy neat, with what’s provided at no cost out in the wind and killing frost. Winterberries, plump and red. The eye is dazzled. The soul is fed … Missing the holiday season already? Here’s a little reminder. J.E. VanDerKern (@bluemoonjay) shared this photo of a tree farm in Fitzwilliam with us back in December. Follow us or share your photos on Instagram at @nhmagazine.
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Enduring History
Covered bridges span the ages New Hampshire happens to have more than a few of these 19th-century structures. Once, more than 10,000 could be found all across the country, but now only about 750 remain. Of those survivors, New Hampshire is home to 54. Seen here is the Swift River Bridge in Conway, captured on a beautiful winter morning by photographer Jim Salge. The original bridge, built in 1850, was carried downriver — right into the Saco River Bridge — by a spring flood. Both structures broke apart and floated two more miles downstream. In true Yankee fashion, the Swift River Bridge was rebuilt in 1869 with lumber salvaged from the wreckage. 10
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January | Picks The social events of the season for the under-12 set
Who says adults should have all the fun? After a month of Santa visits and winter break, your little ones are probably a bit restless now that holiday excitement has died down. If Saturday morning cartoons aren’t keeping them entertained, then
give your kiddos some after-school stimulation with these top-notch events around the state aimed squarely at the grade-school set. We promise, from nearby après-ski tipples to mind-blowing theatre effects, these picks come with fun for adults too.
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Mermaid Theatre brings the stories of Eric Carle to the Hopkins Center stage on January 8.
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“Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Stories by Eric Carle” courtesy of pats peak ski area
January 8, Hanover
You’ve read them at bedtime a hundred times; now see them live on stage. Nova Scotia-based Mermaid Theatre brings to life “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?,” “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me” with their unique and captivating brand of blacklight theatre. The show is aimed at kids, but we have a feeling Mom and Dad will be just as blown away. hop.dartmouth.edu
“Grease: School Version” January 14, Keene
Want to expose your kids to your favorite musical without introducing them to the racy lyrics of “Greased Lightning”? Now’s your chance. A cast of MoCo Arts students in grades 6 through 12 present this cleaned-up version of the beloved show, featuring all the friendships and romance of the original without the need to explain what exactly those “worse things” are that Rizzo could do. moco.org
Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure
January 26-29, Manchester
All your little one’s favorite Disney worlds will come to life in this crowd-pleasing spectacle. Work on your roar with Simba and “The Lion King,” explore King Triton’s territory with Ariel and “The Little Mermaid,” and visit Arendelle with the Mouse’s most ice-savvy princesses, “Frozen”’s Anna and Elsa. And don’t worry, nostalgic parents — Mickey, Minnie and the original cast of characters will be there too. snhuarena.com
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January 22, Henniker
Bring your cubs to play with some larger-than-life snow bunnies at this fun ski promotion. Pats Peak mascots Boris the Bear and Snowball the Snowtiger will appear alongside visitors such as Smokey the Bear and the Fisher Cats’ Fungo for meet-and-greets, family activities, and a mascot fashion show and danceoff. patspeak.com
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The Sandown Depot is now a museum.
Hidden Sandown This historic town has much to offer
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t was New Hampshire’s finest meeting house that took us to Sandown, but it was the finest macaroons that lured us to linger. About halfway between Hampton and Manchester, Sandown isn’t on a route we usually travel, so we thought it was time for a detour to revisit its historic meeting house and the newly reopened museum in its old train station. We found more than history in this out-of-the-way town; we found good things to eat and drink. First, the history. Sandown’s Old Meeting House was built in 1773, in what was thought to be the exact center of town, as voted by its residents. The surveyors charged with measuring that spot, though, discovered the precise center to be some distance away in the middle of a swampy meadow, so they conferred with the deacons and declared a nearby hilltop to be the center.
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It was, they agreed, a much better place for a meeting house. In those days, a meeting house was a community building, used for church services, public meetings and social events, and the work of building it was shared by able-bodied townsmen who were encouraged in this exhausting work by a barrel of New England rum. Now, it was hard work hoisting foot-square white oak posts and framing a two-story building measuring 44 by 50 feet, and their pauses for a pick-me-up quickly outstripped the rum supply. In what may have been New Hampshire’s first labor strike, the men sat down on the stacked timber and refused to work until someone drove a wagon to Newburyport and returned with more sustenance. While the construction was done by locals, the structure’s architecture and the finesse of its finishing details suggest a skilled professional hand.
The Meeting House, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places, was used until 1927. Here, townspeople debated over the new Constitution of 1787, worshiped on Sunday, managed town affairs and voted for every president from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge. Through all this time, the interior remained the same, with its closed-box pews, impressively large goblet pulpit and hinged bench seats, so people could lean on the wall when they had to stand through prayers that could last half an hour. At the ends of the rows of benches in the balcony are the original slave pews. Back down Fremont Road, we found another historic landmark, also on the National Register. The 1874 Sandown Depot is cited as
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the “best remaining example of a depot on the Nashua and Rochester Railroad, once the busiest single-track line in the United States.” More than 50 trains a day passed through Sandown on that 147-mile line of the Boston & Maine, and, in World War I, it was used heavily to transport munitions, keeping them away from the risk of attack on the more vulnerable coast. With their numbers dwindling and the museum in the depot closed for several years, the Sandown Historical Society embarked on a campaign to engage more people, seek new members and restore the
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museum. Now with an active and dedicated group of about 50 members, they have spruced up the depot, which reopened in May. The improved museum houses photos, lanterns, switches, ticket windows, tools, hats and shoes, which tell the story of the rail line and the town of Sandown. Outside are two flanger cars with small snowplows underneath that were used to clear the snow from between the tracks under the train. The tracks are gone, their route through the woods now part of the Fremont Branch of the 26-mile Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail, popular with cross-country skiers and snowshoers in the winter and with hikers and cyclists in the summer.
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On Main Street, we turned in at St. Julien Macaroons, where we didn’t need to be coaxed to help ourselves to the free samples. Not to be confused with the trendy little pastel sandwich cookies called macarons, nor with the coconut clusters found in supermarkets, these are the original almond mac-
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aroons from a recipe dating back to French convents in the 1600s. Baker and owner Jim Price has been mixing and baking these here since he bought the family business in 1993, sometimes six batches a day, with 155 dozen in each batch. These are all he bakes, and he’s expert at
it, so there’s no false modesty here. “We have the world’s finest macaroons,” Price assures us, and we have to agree. The ingredients are pure and simple — crushed almonds, sugar, egg white, honey, vanilla and natural flavoring — meaning the macaroons are dairy-free, cholesterol-free and gluten-free. We sampled the only two flavors, traditional honey almond and cocoa almond. We left with a tub for the freezer (they keep for up to two years, but who would do that?) and a couple of three-packs for immediate consumption. Another business also Sandown on the map. Cheryl and Jim Zanello opened Zorvino Vineyards in 2001 on an 80-acre property where they grow grapes, make wine and host popular wine pairings. Zorvino wines are made from on-site grapes and from those imported from top wine regions in Italy, California and Chile. Another line is made (and named) from locally grown fruits: Pearz, and the sweeter Peachez and Cranbreez. Tastings are designed for everyone, and visitors who have never tasted wines before will feel just as comfortable as experienced connoisseurs. In the summer, the landscaped grounds include gardens and a bocce court. NH
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New Hampshire’s Dog Has its Day
A centennial celebration of the Chinook STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHIE FIFE
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hile some New Hampshirites find winter the time to curl up into a cozy torpor, another hardier group is waking up, energized and ready to play. After all, they were bred for just this climate. We’re talking about the official dog breed of New Hampshire, the Chinook, and this month is a special one, marking 100 years since the breed was first conceived. To be precise, January 17 marks the 100th birthday of the first Chinook — a new dog breed created by Arthur Walden, in the town of Wonalancet, right in the heart of the White Mountains. Walden, known as the grandfather of dog sledding, wanted his new breed to combine strength, speed and endurance but also to be an affectionate family dog. His “foundation” dogs for the breed were descendants of Admiral Peary’s Greenland husky lead dog, Polaris, and a mastiff-type farm dog who
birthed her litter of three pups on January 17, 1917. The pups were named Riki, Tiki and Tavi, but one of the three looked different from his parents, sporting a lovely tawny color coat. That pup’s name eventually became “Chinook.” Chinook had just the mix of power and gentleness that Walden had been seeking, and soon became an outstanding sled dog. He even accompanied Admiral Byrd’s South Pole expedition in 1927. Unfortunately, it was in Antarctica that Chinook, nearing his 12th birthday, was lost. Reports of Chinook’s death made news around the world, and many mourned the loss of one of the greatest lead dogs in history, but his name, now applied to the entire breed, lives on in his descendants. At Walden’s request, the New Hampshire route from Tamworth to Wonalancet now bears the name “Chinook Trail” (Routes 113 and
Jerry Kloby with his Chinook team, Uma and Eli (also pictured above), during the Ice Harvest and Winter Carnival at Remick Museum. The event is Feb. 4 in Tamworth.
113A) to honor his famous lead dog, and the breed was selected as the official New Hampshire dog in 2009. The Chinook Centennial — Chinook’s Birthday Bash is being held January 13-15 in Freedom at Camp Cody. The party is open to Chinook owners and their dogs, and, by the way, the dogs get to enjoy everything for free. “It’s a special opportunity to come together like a huge family reunion filled with fun, sled dog games, ski and bike joring, Chinook Olympic sports, nosework, lively historic presentations in the evenings, and of course, a birthday cake,” says Kim Kramer of the Chinook Owners Association. The public is welcome to join the dogs and their owners for cake on Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m., but RSVP to Kim Kramer at chinook100@chinook.org so they can plan on enough cake and refreshments for everyone. NH nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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Small Bites Food news from around the state by Susan Laughlin
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Taste the results of more than 25 entries in the NH Dairy Promotion’s Macaroni and Cheese Bake-Off. The event gathers home chefs in three categories to compete for best traditional mac, best creative/exotic mac and best NH mac made with local ingredients. Restaurants compete in a separate category. People’s choice awards are determined by you. From 1-4 p.m., Holiday Inn, Concord. Tickets are $16 for adults and $2 for children under 10. nhdairypromo.org
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January 23-27 Look for bottle signings at New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets across the state and special dinners hosted by area restaurants featuring the wines of winemakers who have flocked to the state for the region’s largest wine tasting event. The week wraps up with its signature event, the Easterseals Winter Wine Spectacular (pictured above). nhwineweek.com
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Thursday, January 26, 6-9 p.m. Grand Tasting $65, Cellar Select, $135 The best thing about January may be this amazing wine tasting opportunity held annually at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester (pictured at left). First of all, the event, which is a part of NH Wine Week, raises thousands for the local Easterseals organization, and second, third and fourth, is the sheer variety you can taste — champagne, chardonnay and cabernet — in more than 400 different types of wine sourced from across the world and in the state. The Cellar Select VIP tasting room features premium wines. This is also a chance to speak with global winemakers and owners (Chris Benziger of Benziger Family Winery, Andrea Cecchi of Cecchi and Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard & Winery among others) about your passion for pinot noir. easterseals.com/nh
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The Case for Books
The charming White Birch Books in North Conway is located in a former home. It’s set back from the road just a bit but is well worth seeking out.
It’s time you visited your local bookstore BY ERICA THOITS
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ooks matter. More specifically, real books matter. Paper, glue and ink — holding the physical product of someone’s imagination in your hands beats a screen any day. Technology that expands access to reading and knowledge is a wonderful thing, but in our zeal for the next new, shiny thing, we shouldn’t forget the power of the actually written word. If can be convinced to put the Kindle down for a moment, then here’s what you should do next — resist the lure of Amazon’s “Buy now with one click!” button and go to an independent bookstore. Blockbuster blinked out of existence with the digitization of movies, yet bookstores remain. New Hampshire is no exception — in fact, we have a rich history of bookselling here in the Granite State. Gibson’s Bookstore was founded in 1898 and just so happens to be the oldest con-
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tinuously operating retailer in the Concord area. It has, of course, changed over time, and for the better. For one thing, it offers far more books now than when Walter Gibson opened the doors in 1898. At that time, says current owner Michael Herrmann, it was “mostly stationery with some books.” In 2013, Gibson’s moved to its current location on South Main Street, partnered with True Brew Barista to open an in-store café, and purchased local toy store Imagination Village to incorporate educational toys and games. Today, it’s the largest independent bookstore in northern New England. Though a store’s first order of business is, of course, staying in business, bookstores are also about bringing people together. With the café, kids’ area and a series of excellent events and readings, Gibson’s certainly does its part to foster a sense of connection and community.
“Bookstores are a natural gathering place and a natural arena in which to express community values,” says Herrmann, who is just the fifth owner of the store — once someone takes over, this shop seems to hold on tight. “[A bookstore] is a place for conversation,” he adds. “It’s literally the place that holds the things that contain ideas.” “When we share stories about books we love, there are these great conversations that can happen,” says Laura Cummings, owner of the charming White Birch Books in North Conway. White Birch is what would happen if your somewhat eccentric neighbor opened up a bookstore in her home. As you step up onto the inviting porch of this house-turnedshop, you almost expect to see a living room through the purple door instead of a shop. But this business is just as welcoming as a sitting room.
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Staff picks, like these at White Birch, personalize the browsing experience.
It’s the kind of cozy place where you can imagine neighbors coming together to chat about what they’re reading, so it’s no surprise that the store is home to two popular book groups. “People new to town join to meet people. Friendships form. They don’t even have to like the same books; they just have to enjoy reading,” says Cummings. She also works hard to make connections with the community by working with schools, becoming a regular on the radio and by taking the “show on the road,” otherwise known as “when I put books in my car and drive them somewhere,” says Cummings. Community and meeting new people are all well and good, but don’t forget that bookstores are, at heart, about sharing the joy of reading. If there’s one thing book enthusiasts and bookstore owners/employees love more than books (well, maybe equally), it’s talking about books. Walk into any bookstore, ask for advice on what to read next, and you’re guaranteed to find something new and unexpected. Go ahead and try telling Amazon that you loathed “Girl on a Train” but want to give mysteries with unreliable narrators another shot. A bookstore staffer would be all over that. “The big truth is that real people are better than an algorithm and they’re always going to be,” says Cummings. “Some people just want the next ‘it’ thing,” she adds, and that’s fine. But if you want to get off the bestseller list, head into the store. “Here, you’re going to get the quirky; you’re going to get the different,” she says. Sharing your likes and dislikes with people who love books is truly the best way to make new discoveries. No generated “rec-
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White Birch Books, like many bookstores, is welcoming to kids too.
ommended for you” list can match that. Herrmann agrees: “What we do, you can’t find online.” Shopping online works if you know exactly what you want, “but if you’re not quite sure or if you’re open to serendipity, you can’t replicate that online. There’s nothing like browsing through a bookstore.” There’s also no better place to find local authors — both their books and in person. White Birch, Gibson’s, Water Street Book-
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store in Exeter, The Toadstool Bookshops in Milford, Keene and Peterborough, and RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth all have excellent authors series, which often feature local writers. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a local bookstore that doesn’t host events, from open-mic poetry readings to book signings and author talks. You can get up close to some of your literary idols at the ongoing “Writers on a New England Stage”
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series, which takes place at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, often in partnership with RiverRun. This past fall, Gibson’s did something similar with its wildly popular Bernie Sanders event that packed the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. But if it’s local talent you’re looking for, then definitely check out any one of Toadstool’s three locations. Willard Williams was only 19 when he opened the first Toadstool Bookshop in 1972 in his hometown of Peterborough. About a decade later, the second store opened in Keene, followed by the Milford location in 1989. In the ’90s, the original Peterborough store moved to its current home, a 7,500-square-foot former A&P supermarket. Though Toadstool offers a giant range of books from popular bestsellers to biographies, special care is taken to highlight New Hampshire’s writers. Buying a locally written book from a local bookstore is the retail version of the farm-to-table restaurant. But even if you’re after the latest Nicholas Sparks, consider one of our many bookstores, each with its own personality, before you click the checkout button.
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If supporting your local businesses isn’t reason enough to get you through the door, then just listen to Cummings: “If you walk into a bookstore, and this isn’t scientific, but you are 99 percent cooler than someone who doesn’t.” NH There are many more wonderful local bookstores in New Hampshire in addition to the select few mentioned here. Visit this story online at nhmagazine.com/arts for more bookstores and for upcoming events.
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Gibson’s Bookstore 45 South Main St. Concord (603) 224-0562 gibsonsbookstore.com White Birch Books 2568 S Main St. North Conway (603) 356-3200 whitebirchbooks.com
Readings and signings at bookstores are a great way to meet your favorite authors. Here, Chris Bohjalian speaks at Gibson’s Bookstore during a recent event.
Water Street Bookstore 125 Water St. Exeter
(603) 778-9731 waterstreetbooks.com The Toadstool Bookshops Peterborough, Keene and Milford toadbooks.com RiverRun Bookstore 142 Fleet St. Portsmouth (603) 431-2100 riverrunbookstore.com
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“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” — Gustav Mahler
Winter Harvest
Keeping it cool like it’s 1900 Guests staying at the historic Rockywold Deephaven Camps in Holderness will not find electric refrigerators in their kitchens. Instead, each cottage is outfitted with an antique icebox, which holds a large block of ice from nearby Squam Lake. At the time the camps were founded (Deephaven in 1897 and Rockywold in 1901), refrigeration using lake ice was common. Now, RDC is one of the last icing operations in New England. Each winter, when it reaches a thickness of 11 to 12 inches, a crew heads out onto the lake to harvest the ice that will last the entirety of the next summer. The huge blocks (they weigh between 120 and 150 pounds) are packed in sawdust and stored until the new season begins. It’s all a part of how the resort maintains its rustic, historic charm that guests love. Learn more at rdcsquam.com. 24
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Sarah Ward tends to the greens at Oasis Springs Farm, which is located right in her backyard.
All Aboard the Freight Farm Fresh ideas for year-round greens STORY AND PHOTOS BY SUSAN LAUGHLIN
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arah Ward has found the perfect job for a young mom concerned with what her children eat. She waves her hand and says, “Welcome to my farm.” We are standing in the backyard of her suburban Nashua home. Tucked between the garage and a wooded area is her farming operation — a 40-foot freight container painted a quiet shade of green. Inside, plants in various stages of growth
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are basking in the eerie pink-violet glow of LED light. There’s not a drop of soil in sight, only a multitude of hanging verticals and evidence of some high-tech feeding systems keeping the greens alive. Sarah and her husband Chris bought the farm this past spring, and, within several months, they were selling pristine lettuce, kale and herbs at the local farmers market as Oasis Springs Farm. She has no degree
in agriculture, just a deep abiding faith that this venture was efficient, ecologically sound and a good way to work at home. In fact, most of the work can be done when her youngest is in nursery school two days a week. Chris works full-time elsewhere but lends a hand with technical advice. Freight-container gardening was developed by a small Boston company, Freight Farms. The concept is elegant and turnkey. They purchase used freight containers designed to protect food contents for shipping; they are already properly insulated. The interior is retrofitted with a hydroponic growing environment, including sophisticated sensors, a watering system that recycles
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Vertical farming may be the best practice for sustainable growing now and in the future.
Seedlings are nurtured for about three weeks before they are ready to be transferred to the vertical system.
water on cue, and strings of blue-and-red spectrum LEDs that dangle between plastic vertical towers hung on rails. The LEDs are the key to the success of the LGM — Leafy Green Machine — as it was affectionately named by Freight Farms. The energy consumption of the light source is relatively low, plus Sarah uses a day/night shift for the plants, meaning she runs the lights at night when costs are lower. The lights need to be on for about 16 hours a day to grow at an optimum rate. The blue and red combination creates a violet that best mimics the quality of light from the sun, at least for leafy green plants. Plants can be grown year-round in the container, which is heated, in part by the LEDs. Plants that traditionally thrive in spring are perfect for this system, as the interior temperature is kept at 62 to 65 degrees — though sometimes, even in winter, it takes an air conditioner to keep it cool. Growing healthy foods close to the marketplace was another important factor for Sarah. Hydroponic systems are closed — there’s no need for pesticides or any other pest management practice. It takes two acres of land to produce what can come out
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of the freight container. Also, hydroponics use 90 percent less water than conventional farming. Instead of irrigating an entire field, water enriched with nutrients is delivered to the plants three times a day. A layer of cotton in the towers holds the water, and any excess water is recycled. The growing cycle for the young, green plants takes about seven to eight weeks. Sarah drops seeds, mostly from Johnny’s Seeds, into a growing medium where they are incubated for about a week while they sprout. Then the tiny seedlings are placed into a peat moss-like medium to grow for another two weeks. Finally, she transfers the plugs to the vertical system. There is even a special shape in the workbench surface to hold the tray while the plants are squeezed into the inert, sponge-like medium that holds the plants in place while growing sideways. The trays are hung vertically in two sets of two rows. Between the rows are strings of lights, the “sun” that allows the plants to develop to maturity in about four weeks. When ready for harvest, the baby lettuces, along with their plugs, are removed. Some of the plants, such as mustard greens, can be trimmed four times. Sarah keeps track of the harvest dates with magic marker notes penned directly onto the plastic towers. In total, there are 256 towers to manage, and Sarah estimates she can deliver 1,000 heads of baby lettuce a week. Taking her product effectively to market will be the key to Sarah’s success. As a former marketing major, she has developed attractive packaging, and she’s reaching out to local restaurants and grocery stores. She made an appearance at the Nashua Farmers Market at the end of the season to sell directly to consumers. Currently, Oasis Springs Farm is offering a CSA share program that starts in January and runs for 10 weeks, offering full- and half-share options with lettuce heads, greens mix, salad mix and herbs. Vertical farming may be the best practice
for sustainable growing now and in the future. Without environmental constraints, “farms” can be located anywhere from a parking lot to a rooftop to a suburban backyard. Shipping distance is minimal, and the produce is clean and tasty. Maybe more important, it helps you follow the advice of nutritional gurus and mothers everywhere to eat more leafy green vegetables. Sarah sums it up, saying, “This is a way to better our society, one leaf at a time.” NH
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It’s Complicated That’s how the state’s Facebook status would read BY JAMES PINDELL
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or two decades, the Granite State has been in the middle of a political identity crisis. For a century, New Hampshire was about as Republican as any state in the country. Then, beginning in the 1990s, the state began voting for Democratic presidents and governors. There are those who say New Hampshire is slowly falling in line with the rest of deep Democratic New England. Indeed, this year, for the first time in state history, New Hampshire will be represented entirely by Democrats in the nation’s capital. But while the state voted for Democrats for president, US Senate, and the US House, they also voted to let Republicans control everything in the state capital. For the first time since the 2002 elections, there will be a Republican governor and Republican majorities in both the state’s legislative chambers and the Executive Council. Though Democrats did win the presidential vote and the US Senate contest, they won them by roughly 1/10 of a percent of votes cast. A deeper look into how the Granite State voted shows people weren’t confused. In a
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typical election, the biggest office at the top of the ballot would get the most votes. Some voters would lost interest and stop voting for less familiar races down the ballot, and there they would usually vote consistently for one party. This didn’t happen in the last election. Voters not only split their ballots between Republicans and Democrats; they also cast a lot of write-in ballots. And the race that had the most votes cast wasn’t the race for president. It was the US Senate contest between Democrat Maggie Hassan and Republican Kelly Ayotte. This race was in the third spot on the ballot after the presidential race and the governor’s race. New Hampshire voters shattered the state record for voter turnout, and they knew just what they were doing once they entered the voting booth. So, are we still a Republican state that votes Democratic in national elections? Or is it now a Democratic state that, in a few key races, votes Republican? One answer is that New Hampshire is really a libertarian state, as implied by the “Live Free or Die” motto. This means that, depending on the issue driving the day (fiscal
issues or social issues), the state’s voters could really go with either party. No other place has seen the wild swings that New Hampshire has. Consider that, in the 2006 elections, Democrats won more offices than any other time since the 1870s, and, four years later, New Hampshire Republicans had the biggest gains in their history. Demographics may point to a future where New Hampshire will be a reliable Democratic state, but New Hampshire has been a swing state for 20 years, and who knows what politics will look like in another 20 years. Just consider the flip, nationally, in which Republicans are now seen as the party of the working class while Democrats represent the educated and wealthy. That’s why once-reliably Democratic, blue-collar Claremont voted for Republican Donald Trump this time while wealthy Hollis, a Republican stronghold, went for Democrat Hillary Clinton. After every election, pundits take a pause to consider the current state of our politics. Following the 2016 election, the analysis is that, here in New Hampshire, it is more complicated than ever. NH
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Hot Stuff Clever cookware for creative cooks BY SUSAN LAUGHLIN
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and-thrown, beautiful and safe to use in the oven and on the stovetop — this ceramic cookware is a cook’s dream. Flameware, as it’s called, is crafted by artisan Terry Silverman of Fitzwilliam. Silverman has been making functional flameware cookery in his studio, The Pottery Works, since 1977. He has an unusal technique that was developed in the late ’60s when people were looking for healthier cooking pans. It’s a challenging, 50-step process. He mixes clay from raw materials in an old commercial bread mixer, throws or hand-builds a piece, and, when the raw clay is bone dry, he glazes it and then fires it in
his very hot (as in 2,450 degrees), 130-cubic-foot, downdraft kiln. The pieces are available with one basic glaze color — a warm neutral — contrasted with a clear glaze on the inside that reflects the color of the clay. The hands and heart of the potter can be seen in the finishing touches: the flare of the lid handle, the serendipity of the glazes as they melt in the kiln. Flameware is resistant to scratching, and Silverman makes pieces that range from lasagna pans to covered casseroles to several sizes of frying pans. The pottery offers a smooth cooking surface that retains heat to keep food warm. It’s versatile too — sauté with a skillet on the stove, and then pop it in
the oven for additional cooking time. Pieces can be found online or in store at New England Everyday Goods in Jaffrey and Glorious Possibilities in Nashua. Prices range from $40 to $240. NH
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Out and About Snapshots from some recent events of note
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Local Authors’ Book Fair The Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) recently hosted its inaugural Local Authors’ Book Fair at the Local Works Marketplace in Bethlehem. Ten local authors participated, including poet Parker Towle of Franconia. North Country Senator Jeff Woodburn, himself a writer and New Hampshire Magazine contributor, kicked off the event with state resolutions celebrating the local authors who, as he says, “Capture in words our way of life and, in doing so, preserve our culture.” 1 From left: Parker Towle and Jeff Woodburn
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2 1 New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) Chairman Joseph Mollica (right) with Kristopher Romero, the winner of the NHLC’s Pappy Van Winkle Raffle & Exclusive Tasting Experience 2 The full spectrum of Pappy Van Winkle’s sought-after whiskeys was sampled.
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Leading up to the Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission hosted a dinner and Pappy Van Winkle tasting at the Hanover Street Chophouse in Manchester. The dinner benefited the New Hampshire Restaurant and Lodging Association.
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1 Gov. Maggie Hassan 2 From left: CATCH Neighborhood Housing staff members Erin Shaick and Caite Foley, CATCH Board of Directors Chair Mark Ciborowski, Business Excellence award-winner Rosemary M. Heard, Kathy Kittle, Molly Sanborn and Kelly Roy 3 Dan Gillette of presenting sponsor Citizens Bank 4 From left: NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold and event emcee Mike Morin
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2016 NH Business Review’s Business Excellence Awards
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The Wild Diet
“To really value life is to know: The best moments in life are the ones we might miss altogether if we weren’t paying attention.” — Katrina Kenison
Originally hailing from “the frosty backwoods of New Hampshire,” Abel James is a bestselling author, real-food crusader and creator of the number-one-rated health podcast in eight countries, “Fat-Burning Man.” In his new book, “The Wild Diet,” he offers “proven lifestyle hacks that will help return your body to the fat-burning, muscle-building organism it was meant to be.” $18 from Avery, an imprint of Penguin Books
Have a Self-Helpy New Year Granite Staters may be into rugged independence, but they also write great self-help books. Here are a four motivational manuscripts to help kick off your new year with a brand new you. BY RICK BROUSSARD
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Recycled Percussion leader Justin Spencer has always drummed to his own beat, so his book of life lessons is a mixture of “intimate personal outreach and a scorched-earth, take-no-prisoners approach to individual renewal.” The pocket-sized book is designed to carry around and use, not just read (there’s even one page that the reader is instructed to eat), and it provides an entry point to Spencer’s “Legacy X” online “cult of kindness.” His book is available directly from LegacyX.com, $19.95.
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g Mandino (below) is one of the world’s most famous gurus of success and self-improvement, and, while he was born in Natick, Massachusetts, it was at New Hampshire’s Concord Public Library that he found a book that changed his life — the classic “Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude” by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone. He wrote his own classic, “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” which has gone on to sell millions of copies and transform untold lives with its “time-tested wisdom of the ancients distilled into 10 simple scrolls.” His philosophy of consciously charting one’s path to success was fortified with a spiritual assertion that each person is, in fact, a miraculous being, able by birthright to tap into the laws of abundance. He wrote a dozen more books before his death in Antrim, New Hampshire, in 1996. The contemporary wave of self-help is centered less on achieving greater success and more on enjoying what we already have. The keyword “mindfulness” sums up the genre, and Granite State mother of three Katrina Kenison provided a woman’s view of this territory in three previous books and now, a fourth: “Moments of Seeing: Reflections from an Ordinary Life” ($20, published by Earth Sky + Water). Kenison will be reading from her mindful memoir at Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord on January 7 at 4 p.m. NH
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Post-election Comic Relief
What does New Hampshire’s homegrown editorial cartoonist do when he can’t stand another minute of President Donald Trump? He heads to “The Beach.” “The Beach” is Mike Marland’s webcomic of unapologetically partisan political commentary, featuring such characters as Lefty, Newspup and Red the rightwing seagull. Marland is busy with his nationally syndicated cartoon strip, R.F.D., and as one of two gag writers on the long-running strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith, besides freelance work. He is known locally for his newspaper editorial cartoons for the Concord Monitor, change)! jesus saves (us from climate generation, reunited separated at birth: the luckiest
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which also run in the Valley News and The Monadnock Shopper News, and online at InDepthNH.org (which is edited by the writer of this article). Marland came close to quitting The Beach recently. It doesn’t pay. No outlet has picked it up yet. But then Trump opened his mouth again, and Marland quickly changed his mind. “I vent stuff there that’s really not appropriate for editorial cartoons,” Marland says on his website marlandcartoons.com. He can’t quit The Beach, or he’d have no place to channel his inner rage. As one of his recent editorial cartoons puts it, he’d suffer
Harper’s Magazine ran a lengthy story in December about Canterbury’s Church of the Woods (picked as a Best of NH in our July issue). Author Fred Bahnson, a theologian and permaculture gardener, described a sermon by presiding Reverend Stephen Blackmer thusly: “[A]t times he sounded like the theologically astute priest he was, at others like a mischievous wood sprite.”
“Post-Trumpmatic Stress Syndrome.” But on the bright side, Marland says, the syndrome is covered under Obamacare. “I’ve just got too much to say. I’ve got to have an outlet for it,” Marland adds. The editorial cartoon business has been turned upside down. Nationally, the trend is for cartoonists to focus on one cartoon. “I cannot do that. I can’t just concentrate on one thing and social media the hell out of it,” Marland says. But he can stay sane in troubled times. He’s back at The Beach, squeezing it in with his paid work, the work he’s been doing now for 38 years now. Born in Littleton and raised in Lyman, Marland lives in the Monadnock Region. He is married, has two stepchildren and two granddaughters. Why cartooning? “I always did it, starting in school.” How’s a cartoonist’s life these days? “I’m horrified by the outcome of the election, but I’m overjoyed cartoon-wise. I will have so much material to work from.” First, he likes to sink his teeth into New Hampshire politics. But on slow days, no worries: “Trump will keep me busy with his antics.” — by Nancy West
Honey, Phone Home
Manchester social media maven Danielle York, who tweets as @yorkd, scored big when she bought a honey bun at Walmart that looked like a certain famous extraterrestrial and posted this photo. The image was reposted to Reddit and quickly went viral, with ET fans adapting the image for T-shirts and movie posters. ET’s “facial expression” inspired some comments that are unpublishable here. You can read a few on the Weird News blog of Huffington Post if you like. nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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When it’s time for a fresh look, you start with the most basic element: color. At least, that’s the philosophy of Loretta Tower at The Dover Color Bar. While she may have a half-dozen stylists snipping away on a busy day, she takes time with clients to show how the way to a brand new “you” begins with a brand new hue. (Speaking of new, The Dover Color Bar is moving to a new location this month.) Though I grew up on a small farm, any chance I’d get, I would want to paint my nails or have a cardboard salon on the front lawn where our free-range hens would substitute as my clients. It should have been a clue. Before becoming a cosmetologist, I was your typical starving artist. I went to college for fine art and opened a small gallery and studio on the coast of Maine. We opened Dover Color Bar almost three years ago. I liked the concept of combining hair color services with a bar. It makes it more of an enjoyable experience. Clients can sit at our bar having a martini or glass of wine while their colorist mixes their custom color formulation and applies it. While we’re putting our hands in your hair when you first sit in our chair, we are getting a plethora of information and oftentimes we know what the hair has been through without even having to ask.
It is impossible to recreate the same cut twice, whether it’s on the same or different heads. There will always be subtleties. It’s always a blast when the salon is hopping. We feed off the energy when we’re all busy hustling. It’s like a beautiful choreographed dance. Typically men want something they can maintain with as little fuss as possible. Women tend to have researched and visualized exactly what they want, and often it doesn’t matter to what extent they need to maintain it. There are always new trends happening in our industry. Trends, however, can be good and bad. You can’t go wrong with the classics though, like the long bob or a simple messy bun. It’s such an amazing feeling when someone’s new look is spot on. Their excitement and confidence just radiates. That’s why I love my job.
PALE SHADES ARE POPULAR: Loretta Tower is fearless when it comes to recommending colors from the rainbow extremes of the palette, but she says the trendiest hues right now (in swatches at left) are also the hardest to achieve. “It’s easy to apply color,” says Tower, “but to make hair white, gray or lavender requires the absence of color before we can get those pure tones.” To do it right might require four or five hours in the chair, she explains, and even involve two sittings, but she still gets a request or two every week.
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all accessible by chairlift. Not really up to speed on your skiing lingo? Basically, the new peak offers terrain for newbies (green circles mark beginner-level trails), the casual skier (blue squares mark intermediate trails) and experts (black diamonds indicate that you better know what you’re doing). General Manager Tim Smith explains that Green Peak is its own mountain, much different from the current peak on Mount Tecumseh. Experts, rejoice — steeps and bumps await you on those black diamonds. In addition to the new peak, Waterville’s season-long 50th anniversary celebration includes an event for each decade the resort has been open, starting with the ’60s. Loon Mountain marks their Golden Anniversary Weekend January 28-29 with activities such as the Briefcase Race, where participants ski in 1960s-era business suits. They’ve also restored one of the original orange gondola cabins. This year also marks a race’s 50th anniversary. In 1967, Cannon Mountain hosted the first Alpine Skiing World Cup race in North America, won by Jean-Claude Killy. To
commemorate that race, Cannon is holding a World Cup 50th Anniversary Party in conjunction with BodeFest (their annual event with New Hampshire Olympian Bode Miller) on March 25. If Mother Nature delivers the deep stuff this winter, then there are no better places to play in than glades, those backwoods-feeling pockets of powder off the beaten path. The state’s big boys, such as Wildcat Mountain and Cannon Mountain, are known for glades, but there are plenty of stashes to be found elsewhere, from Mount Sunapee Resort’s Sunrise and Cataract glades to the Lostbo glades off the summit at Black Mountain in Jackson and beyond. There are definitely treasures to be found at the venerable Bretton Woods, starting in the widely spaced birch trees found in both the Enchanted Bear and Black Forest glades. From there, venture to the steep and narrow type found in Rosebrook and Mount Stickney. Haven’t hit the slopes in two decades or so? You might be surprised to learn that many mountains are now home to some-
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he season of snow is upon us. Whether Mother Nature is feeling generous with the fluffy white stuff or if we need the assistance of science, technology and an arsenal of guns and hoses, it’s time for skiers and snowboarders take to the slopes and trails. Corduroy carpets await. Ever-expanding terrain parks are filled with jumps, rails, boxes and more. Wind through the woods on skinny skis or snowshoes. Winter is no time to hibernate. A chilled Granite State is loaded with wonderful ways to embrace winter in the outdoors. Skiing and riding certainly get the headlines, but skating, ice climbing, winter camping and even bicycling are other invigorating options for the active crowd. And for those set in their ways, well, two old favorites are offering something new for their 50th anniversaries. Waterville Valley Resort’s Green Peak expansion means 10 new trails along the green-circle-toblack-diamond spectrum,
While Bretton Woods is a longtime family favorite, it also offers excellent glades for the more adventerous skiers and riders.
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thing like skate parks. The state’s terrain park scene started in the 1990s as snowboard-only bastions in memorable parks such as the Boneyard at Waterville Valley. Now, terrain parks are destinations unto themselves, a place where snowboarders and twin-tippers can showcase their high-flying talents on rails, jumps and boxes (similar to a rail, but wider). The beauty of the terrain park boom is that many larger resorts serve up parks for all levels and sizes of air-seekers. Some good advice? Start small before going big. “We were one of the first resorts in New England to allow snowboarding in the 1980s, and started building our first terrain parks in the mid-1990s,” says Greg Kwasnik, Loon’s communications manager. “Things have really taken off since then. Today, we have an award-winning progression of six terrain parks for riders of all abilities.” The parks are also home to a myriad of events that include various disciplines of freestyle like rail jams, big air and slopestyle. Check out Cannon’s Bern Freeride series,
Mountains offer much more than trails — consider testing your skills in terrain parks, like this one at Waterville Valley Resort. They welcome both skiers and riders.
Cannon Mountain, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Alpine Skiing World Cup this year, is known for its glades.
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reserve a spot and ask about age restrictions. Visit skiandsnowboardmonth.org and skinh. com for a list of participating ski areas, more information and to sign up. At Pats Peak in Henniker, newbies ages 6 and up can enroll in the Passport Program, a four-lesson beginner deal that culminates in a season pass for the rest of the season and free daily use of rental gear. Cranmore
The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation offers 96 miles of trails.
Mountain Resort in North Conway has a unique approach to teaching with its terrain-based learning. That’s where newbies are taught on a number of snowy features such as flats, mini-pipe, rollers and banked turns. The idea is to remove anxiety while having fun. Both Pats Peak and Cranmore also have beginner programs where, upon
completion, you get a pair of new skis (limited space available). But lessons aren’t just for beginners. Even if you’re the type who buys a season pass year in and year out, there’s always room to improve. That’s where clinics, camps and workshops come in. “Some of the ways that skiers and riders can up their game at Pats Peak is to take an advanced lesson,” says Marketing Director Lori Rowell. “Our instructors are able to watch them ski and ride and then give them instruction on how to make it even better.” Waterville Valley communications manager Tatiana Baier agrees. “When you work one-on-one with the right instructor, learning happens fast.” Women and girls who prefer to leave the guys home for the day can attend several camps and programs aimed at helping them improve their skills. The Women’s Droppin’ In Freestyle Camp (March 25-26) at Loon takes intermediate and advanced female skiers and riders ages 13 and older off groomed trails and into the parks for a two-day workshop led by Oakley pros. Women’s Performance Ski Camps (January 21-22 and March 2-3) cater to blue- and black-level female skiers ages 18 and up, using video analysis to help them advance to the next level. Women’s Only Wednesday (WOW) at
in addition to their various events and lessons, Great Glen Trails also offers a network of groomed trails.
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the Abenaki Parks contests at Attitash and the USASA stops at resorts such as Loon. If you’re interested in learning to ski but are put off by the expense of the sport, some mountains offer deals targeted at beginners that keep costs down. There’s no getting around it, price is a big issue for many — skiers and riders rack up the credit card points every season to hit the slopes and parks. But there’s a movement afoot to keep the introductory costs at a minimum. Take Ragged Mountain. As part of the Danbury spot’s Mission: Affordable plan, novices can learn to ski or snowboard for free all season thanks to the the three-lesson Bebe Wood’s Free Learn to Ski & Ride program presented by Rossignol. Named after one of Ragged’s first ski instructors, the program includes free rental equipment and appropriate lift tickets. “Our goal is to bring the fun back to skiing so that anybody can get involved,” says Ragged’s marketing manager, Ben Hall. “You don’t ski, you don’t snowboard? No problem. We’ll take care of you.” Don’t miss out. Participants must register in advance online. With January being Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, many New Hampshire ski areas are offering $39 discounted beginner group lessons with lift ticket and equipment ($19 at cross-country ski areas). Absolutely
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Pats Peak is a seven-week program beginning in early January that incorporates instruction, discussion, some meals and more. The Women First Ski Program at Bretton Woods provides an opportunity for women to improve their skills and confidence by skiing with and being coached by women. Skiers are grouped by pace and ability level. Waterville’s Ladies Retreat & Clinic lasts almost all winter and includes lodging, Saturday lift ticket, private clinic, a bottle of wine (for après-ski fun) and a $50 gift card for resort dining. Looking to get the entire family — including young kids — involved in skiing and riding without racking up a huge price tag? Consider New Hampshire’s smaller, tucked-away feeder hills. These delightful, less-intimidating areas are ideal for fostering the alpine lifestyle in young students, their parents and even grandparents. Sure, the big resorts have miles of options and steeper trails, but pocket-sized areas tend to have less expensive lift tickets, grassroots atmospheres and everything from old-school rope tows to a new-school terrain parks. New Hampshire is graced with several community-minded ski areas, including Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, Manchester’s convenient McIntyre Ski Area, the pleasing Granite Gorge Ski Area outside Keene, Abenaki Ski Area in Wolfeboro (the oldest small ski area in the country) and the family-owned King Pine Ski Area in East Madison. “Everything about King Pine is geared towards nurturing those who want to learn and novice skiers and riders at an affordable cost,” says Aly Moore, King Pine’s marketing coordinator. “Families with younger children often comment on the fact that they feel comfortable letting their kids ski without them because they can find them in the short lift lines at the base of the mountain after every run.” Though family-centric, King Pine has a new race clinic designed to enhance performance in the gates and on the slopes, and they offers lesson in their Twisted Pine Terrain Park. Feeling the need for speed? Consider trying a recreational race league. Tap into your inner Bode Miller or Lindsey Vonn and give the gates a go. Whether you choose a day league or want to fly down the mountain under the lights, there’s an event suited for you. The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge (January 7 at Cranmore, February 3 at Cannon, February 5 at Pats Peak, February 21 at Mount Sunapee and March 18 at King
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Pine) is a fun way for the family to enter the race scene. But not everyone equates fun with zooming down a mountain. For flatlanders, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are great ways to get exercise while taking in winter’s beauty. Snowshoeing, featuring aluminum frames, effortless bindings and crampons for traction, can be as simple as plodding out on the local hill or seeing your favorite hiking trails from a snowy perspective. Mix it up with a guided full moon tours at several touring centers during the season, including NH Audubon, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, Great Glen Trails and more. And forget the idea that snowshoeing is limited to plodding through the snow. With snowshoe racing, adventurous practitioners can take the pursuit to the next level. In fact, New Hampshire is one of the best places to give it a try, thanks to the Granite State Snowshoe Series, a program scheduled throughout the state from January 14 all the way to the March 4 Granite State Snowshoe Championship held at Waterville Valley (granitestatesnowshoeseries.org). Snowshoeing isn’t alone in welcoming some innovation. Cross-country skiing also offers ways for regulars to shift gears and get out of the routine funk. Classic-striding skiers (those who keep their skis in the tracks set by a grooming machine) can give skate skiing a try, and vice versa. In traditional Nordic cross-country skiing, skiers move forward in a linear kick-and-glide motion, suited for tracks. Skate skiing is more like ice skating (hence the name) — it’s a V-stride where skiers push off with the edge of one angled ski while shifting body weight to the other ski, driving them forward. If you’re thinking it sounds tough, you’re right — this is an excellent way to incorporate more cardio exercise into your life. Sick of trekking through your own backyard or local woods? Try finding a touring center for something new (and well maintained). Given the state’s vast array of trail networks, that’s fairly easy to do. Plus, the centers’ warming huts make for excellent motivation. Windblown Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing area in New Ipswich is known for its gorgeous views of Mount Monadnock. While in the area, get in a real workout by taking on the seriously steep expert trails on Barrett Mountain. Skiing at the base of Mount Washington in Pinkham Notch, make the Great Angel
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Winter sports lovers looking to up their game might want to consider ice climbing.
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Outdoor ice skating harkens back to childhood as, over time, unsteady shuffling turned to graceful gliding. Wool hats, scarves and mittens were the norm, with hot chocolate a warming elixir. Certainly skating on ice can be done in an indoor arena, but when winter’s chill means trails of breath in the air, it’s time to head outdoors to frozen expanses found in the shadows of snowy mountains, amidst rolling hills or even right next door. From community rinks and frozen ponds to those linked to tourism-related enterprises, skating is also an invigorating workout and fine crossover alternative for bicyclists,
in-line skaters, runners and joggers. Use it as a foundation for playing hockey, competition, dance or just plain family fun. A few standouts include Hanover’s Occom Pond near the Hanover Country Club’s golf course, North Conway’s picturesque Schouler Park framed by a yellow train station, Keene’s lovely Robin Hood Park and Manchester’s tree-rimmed Dorrs Pond. They all welcome skating when the weather allows. Step back in time to the Victorian era by skating in places such as the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond at historic Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth and Nestlenook Farm in Jackson.
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Warming Cabin the destination after skiing the winding Dragon Corridor at Great Glen Trails. From the trailhead at Pine Hill XC Ski Club in New London, it’s just about a 20-minute ski to Robb’s Warming Hut, open weekends only with hot beverages. The hilly Yates Farm trail network at down-home Bear Notch Ski Touring Center in Bartlett provides a nice look at the Saco River. If it’s variety you seek, then head to the Northeast’s largest cross-country ski area, which happens to have just gotten even bigger. This fall, the Jackson Ski Touring Center cut the ribbon on a brand new $500,000, 3-3/4-mile addition. The newly expanded 96-mile facility has added four new trails and eight new trail bridges. Who says you can’t use a lift for cross-country skiing? Fly up the Bethlehem Express at scenic Bretton Woods for access to high elevation groomed Nordic trails serviced by a T-bar (kids — that’s what your parents used before chairlifts). Need some inspiration? Watch some of the best skiers around at Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (and Cannon) during the NCAA skiing championships March 8-11. Winter ice can be nice, especially while gracefully gliding over frozen surfaces. Or, for the adrenaline-seeker, when venturing up vertical frozen waterfalls with ice axe in hand and steady, sharp crampons underfoot.
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Several ski areas also include rinks for a change of pace. East Madison’s covered Tohko Dome at King Pine stays lit into the night, while the ice arena at Waterville Valley in Town Square offers an all-indoors option. For the winter enthusiast who’s tried it all and still wants more, New Hampshire is a great place to try ice climbing. In fact, the Mount Washington Valley contains some of the most readily accessible ice climbing in the Northeast. Options range from Cathedral Ledge, which is easily spotted from town, to the more remote Tuckerman and Huntington ravines found on lofty Mount Washington. Over in frosty Crawford Notch, you’ll find climbing spots by Mount Willard and the Frankenstein Cliffs. But please, don’t try this on your own. The Granite State has a talented array of guides and schools that can lead and teach climbers of all abilities. These experts know best how
to navigate those ephemeral frigid pillars and bulges. Learn basic beginner practices like swinging an ice axe and kicking crampons into a frozen waterfall to advanced skills that stress efficiency and technique. Climbers can hit the ice, weather permitting, from about late November to mid-April when boulders, slides, waterfalls and gullies freeze with a glorious gamut of color from brown to blue. It’s an exhilarating feeling to battle the cold and wind while armed with ice screws, carabineers, ropes and more. Whether you’re a first-timer or weathered veteran, all converge in North Conway for the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest (February 3-5). The event celebrates the ice climbing way of life with clinics, videos and socializing. Climbers can try new gear, take multi-day courses for all abilities or participate in a single-day workshop. Even resorts such as Bretton Woods get in
on the fun by offering guided ice climbing sessions, and there’s even an indoor climbing wall in the base lodge. If you’re still thinking “been there, done that,” then here’s one more winter diversion that might surprise you — biking. On snow. Fat bikes — mountain bikes with wide, low-pressure tires — are catching on across the state as a winter vehicle for fun. Found on snowy groomed trails, this style of bike gets sweet traction in snow. Fat biking and rentals are both offered at a handful of ski areas on groomed cross-country trails, including Waterville Valley, Gunstock, Great Glen Trails, Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Foundation, and Bretton Woods. It’s a good idea to plan ahead to see if there are trail, time and date restrictions. Care to race and roll? The fourth annual Moose Brook Fat Bike Race is slated for Moose Brook State Park in Gorham on January 22. Biking isn’t the only warmer-weather outdoor pursuit to get winterized. Sleep under the stars — in the snow — while winter camping. Add another level of winter to your ski trip by forgoing the cozy lodge. Surprisingly, there are a handful of campgrounds close to the slopes open in winter. All you have to do is pack up the pickup, car, SUV or RV for a taste of gelid camping. As a word of caution, be prepared for limited amenities. But, on the bright side, inexpensive lodging means more money for après-ski fun. At Gunstock Mountain Resort, the winter camping season runs from early December through early April with tenting and RV sites (with electric) available. There’s even a heated bathhouse with free showers within walking distance. It’s practically the Ritz. Cannon also welcomes RVs to its small RV park on Echo Lake’s north shore, but there’s no winter water or sewer hookups. For the especially rugged, nearby Franconia Notch State Park offers primitive camping
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With wide, low-pressure tires, fat bikes are geared for groomed snowy trails.
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with no facilities at Lafayette Campground. In the White Mountain National Forest, try rustic camping in the Kancamagus Highway’s Hancock Campground near Loon, five miles east of Lincoln. Pinkham Notch is home to Barnes Field Campground, 6 miles south of Gorham and close to both Wildcat and cross-country skiing at Great Glen Trails. Ready to ski or snowshoe in with your gear? Head to Windblown in New Ipswich and stay in one of their rustic shelters. And the best thing about all of these campsites? No bugs! So enjoy the outdoors in winter. NH
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Skate back in time at Puddle Duck Pond, located amid the historic homes of the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth.
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Cold Comfort
Street life is no dream (and little sleep) for homeless teens in the Queen City. By Maggie Wallace, Photos by Jasmine Inglesmith
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eth is 18 years old. He loves to read books, knit and hang out with his friends. His lifelong dream is to be a beautician, and his favorite animal is the elephant. In many ways, Seth is a typical teenager. He makes friends easily, smiles often and has a joke ready for any situation. “I try to make the best out of everything,” he says. “I don’t like feeling sad. I like being happy.” Each morning, Seth shows up at 326 Lincoln St. in Manchester. And at the end of each day, he walks back to his hidden tent in the woods, where he’ll spend the night trying to stay warm. Seth is one of hundreds of Manchester teenagers who are known by many labels: “at risk,” “experiencing housing instability,” “displaced” — in a word, homeless. For teenagers, this is a hard word to define. When people picture homelessness, they picture a person living on the street, sleeping underneath blankets on the pavement. But that isn’t the picture of youth homelessness that we see today. Instead, homeless teens sleep in cars and tents, or “couch surf,” jumping from one friend’s house to another. These kids are not homeless in a visible way, which makes numbering them difficult. The latest police count found around 300 homeless teens, but Child and Family Services in Manchester (CFS) estimates the number is closer to 750. CFS Case Manager David Harris thinks this a matter of semantics. “How do you define homelessness? There are the people out on the street, the people in their cars, but then there are lots of people doubled up with their friends … depending on what definition you use, you’ll get different numbers.” There are many misconceptions about homelessness. New Hampshire is not a state that people associate with urban city centers, nor the problems that accompany population density. New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the US, and 40 percent of its population lives in rural areas. But the city of Manchester, which covers less than 1 percent of the land in New Hampshire but makes up 10 percent of our total population, is the largest city in northern New England. And a third of Manchester’s residents are living in poverty, with that number rising to more than half in some inner city neighborhoods. For homeless teens, it all comes down to sleep. “I don’t really get to pick the hours
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After more than five years of intermittent homelessness, James was able to find housing through a transitional living program.
I sleep. It really depends on the situation,” says Matt, a homeless 18-year-old. He has a 3.6 GPA in high school but is unable to attend due to his lack of car, home, and access to reliable shut-eye. Sleep is critically important for growing teenage bodies, yet homeless teens get less than anyone. For them, sleeping means opening themselves up to theft, abuse or incarceration. A homeless teen is most vulnerable when he or she is asleep. Many nights, Matt goes to 24-hour fast-food restaurants such as McDonald’s or Dunkin’ Donuts to sit out the night. “I don’t like doing it, but otherwise it’s outside,” he says. According to another homeless youth, Daniel, others have a different strategy — staying awake. “Some people choose not to sleep for days at a time, just staying out throughout the night … putting themselves in situations they shouldn’t — just to have a place to be.” CFS Street Outreach Case Manager Jodi Hartke is straightforward about the problem: “There is no place for young people that are homeless to sleep.” Most
Chronic health issues can lead to teens losing housing stability. Daniel (above) has been couch surfing for over a year while struggling with chronic Crohn’s disease. His friend Tom (below) is in a similar position having only one working lung.
shelters in Manchester are for people 18 and up; minors are legally supposed to be sleeping at the house of a parent or guardian. For teens who are kicked out, struggling with drug addiction or escaping abuse, this is often not an option. CFS Program Director Erin Kelly says, “They can’t sleep outside and tell anybody they’re sleeping outside without a parent or legal guardian because that’s a call to DCYF,” says Kelly, referring to the Division of Children, Youth and Families. DCYF is dedicated to protecting and placing juveniles. But many teenagers fear the loss of their independence and the control that DCYF has over their future. “They don’t want to become system-involved,” explains Kelly. Some of them have had bad experiences with foster care and prefer to take their chances sleeping in cars. “I think there’s a lack of services for youth in Manchester,” says CSF outreach worker Brennan Connors. Many of these kids seem to be in limbo, too young to be eligible or developmentally ready for the adult services available but too old
“…trying to come out of that situation is really the struggle.” – Tom
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At a tent city on the outskirts of Manchester, clothing dries on a makeshift clothesline (above) while tarps protect one resident’s belongings from the elements (below).
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to want the government to choose a foster family for them. Because homeless teens don’t want to get system-involved, they try to be invisible, which isn’t difficult for the homeless. Many of them don’t have cell phones or addresses where they can receive mail, so when staff are worried about a client and need to reach out to them, they look for them where anyone finds teenagers: on social media. Facebook is a popular way for case managers to check in on clients or for homeless kids to find a friend’s place to sleep that night. Social media and technology have become such crucial tools for at-risk youth, there are now apps using location tracking to help kids find services in their area. The Street Outreach Team at Child and Family Services also tracks teens off-line. “Just wait for a break in traffic and hop over,” shouts Harris as he climbs over a guardrail and runs across several lanes toward an underpass. Each day, CFS staffers Harris and Connors don bright-red jackets that say “Outreach” and go out into the
Outreach workers Brennan Connors and David Harris take a footpath toward a homeless encampment where they leave food, water and a card for Child and Family Services’ street outreach program.
Because homeless teens don’t want to get system-involved, they try to be invisible, which isn’t difficult. community. The street outreach team is geared towards educating the homeless community and the Manchester community at large about the services available at their youth center. After getting over the second guardrail, the outreach team finds the trail they were looking for, cut through tall grass and marked by cardboard boxes and shopping carts. Leaves crunch underfoot, and droning truck engines and the treble of sirens can be heard in the background. Every dozen feet or so, a side trail leads to a clearing with tarps, tents, and fire rings, echoing summer camp. But this is very clearly not a retreat for anyone, and the weather is beginning to turn cold in these temporary communities. Harris yells, “Outreach!” in a loud voice as we approach, and Connors explains, “we yell out when we’re approaching the site because these are their homes — we don’t just welcome ourselves in.” No one answers, and, after a minute, they leave a CFS card, a bottle of water and a couple snacks where they know they will be seen. Most homeless teens avoid tent cities, opting, like Seth, for a more remote spot if they can find one. And according to friends, “Seth has a lit tent.” For those born before 1995, this means “cool.” One thing about homeless teens is that, despite all the struggles they deal with on a day-to-day basis, style does matter. “I’m homeless, but I don’t need to look homeless,” says Seth, sporting a pressed button-down shirt and top ponytail. “I love to dress nice.” Seth spent some time at the Sununu Youth Services Center, a juvenile detention center. Most teens fear going into what they call “lock-up,” but Seth wishes he could go back. “I had a routine, and it was structured, and that’s what I needed.” For homeless teens, who sleep in a different place each night and move from school to school or job to job, routine is nonexistent. One place kids can go for some structure is the CFS Youth Resource Center drop-in
at 326 Lincoln St. The Youth Center has moved twice since its days at 404 Chestnut St., but kids still refer to it as “the 404.” Anyone who’s searched unsuccessfully for an internet address is familiar with the number 404; it’s the universal code for “not found.” As a sanctuary for homeless teens, the most invisible homeless population, the Youth Center couldn’t have a more appropriate nickname. Walking into the drop-in is like walking into the headquarters for an after-school club. Kids are laughing, eating food and drawing pictures. Out back, two kids are grilling hamburgers while, in the café, a group of teens debate whether or not burgundy is a popular shade of red this year. Hartke explains that the little café in the central room is stocked with coffee and snacks. One teen walks by with a huge plate of meat while Hartke is talking and yells, “They don’t feed us nothin’!” Hartke, who laughs with her whole body, says, “For an old bird, I do all right with these kids.” Talking to the staff at CFS, one similarity immediately stands out: Although the youth who seek help at the resource center are known officially as clients, everyone at the shelter also refers to them as “our kids.” Most of the kids who go to the drop-in don’t have parental figures that they can turn to for support or advice, and sometimes that void is filled by staff at CFS. “We are very fortunate and very lucky to be able to build the relationships that we build with these kids, and help them to know that there are adults out there that don’t want to hurt them, don’t want anything from them, that will show up and do what we say,” explains Hartke. “For some of these kids, that may be the first time that an adult person has done that for them.” But, to be reliable, staff also have to set and maintain boundaries. Every evening and weekend, the youth center closes. Connors says that this is one of the hardest parts of her job: “Knowing that your client doesn’t nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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“It was scary. It was cold. I had to walk around everywhere. I had a big old belly. It was hard, and I definitely feared for my child a lot.” – Emily
have someplace to stay, but you walk out the door, get in your car and drive home.” On cold nights, the hearts and mind of CFS staff are still at the office. The services that the youth center offers include showers, bathrooms, laundry, clothing and a food pantry supplied by the New Hampshire Food Bank. There is a row of computers in the middle of the room and free WiFi, and the staff work with kids on interview prep and resume help. This past October, the center listened to a request from one of their clients and installed a new addition in the bathroom: a changing table. Seventeen-year-old Emily has a cold; she is coughing deeply while she bounces a smiling baby on her lap. Emily has been intermittently homeless since she was 15. During last winter and spring, at the age of 16, she carried her daughter Norah to term while living on the streets. “It was scary, it was cold … I had to walk around everywhere. I had a big old belly. It was hard, and I definitely feared for my child a lot.” Every day, Emily worries that she will get a call from DCYF. With help from her daughter’s father, Matt, social services in Manchester and her own paychecks, she is able to keep her daughter indoors at night, but Emily is still afraid that Norah will be taken away. “I’m not a bad mom … I might not be perfect and I might not have everything, but I’m doing the very best that I can.” Emily works one full-time job to support Norah and is applying to a second one. While she is at work, she’s able to leave Norah with friends and Matt, but it’s not an easy balancing act. With the addition of this second job, Emily’s goal is to get an apartment, keep her daughter safe and even start a college fund for her. And when Norah is old enough, Emily hopes to go to college herself for 54
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Matt plays with his infant daughter at the youth resource center.
criminal justice. She wants to become a juvenile probation officer and help homeless and at-risk youth to rebuild their lives. “My community is the homeless community. And they are some of the nicest, sweetest, kind-hearted genuine people you will ever meet in your entire life. They are giving because they’ve been where there is nothing.” Sleeping in fast-food restaurants and friends’ houses, Emily and Matt also struggle to maintain their relationship with each other. Since most shelters separate men’s and women’s quarters, couples are split up when they go to them. So, for many people, sleeping inside costs them the support and protection of their significant other. “I’ve heard before that a couple would rather sleep outside than stay at a shelter,” says Harris. A new family shelter on Lake Avenue now offers 11 spaces for homeless families, but the waitlist is long.
Fortunately, friendship between homeless teens is a lot easier to navigate. The homeless teen population tends to stick together. Daniel and his friend Tom, for instance, have much in common. They’ve been friends since high school, and they’re both charismatic, outgoing and full of passion for the world they live in. They also both suffer from lifelong chronic diseases. Daniel has multiple coronary problems as well as Crohn’s, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that is exacerbated by stress. When Tom was 14 years old, his right lung collapsed from arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which is a genetic problem where veins and arteries do not connect to each other correctly and as a result can become weakened and burst. With a naturally gaunt frame and a prescribed course of blood thinners, sleeping outside in the cold is one of the worst things Tom can do for his body. Long-term health problems don’t go well with physical labor. “I try not to make any excuses, but that led to me not being physically able to work,” explains Tom. “Now, trying to come out of that situation is really the struggle.” There are transitional living programs in the state for homeless people that allow them to pay 30 percent of the rent on an apartment while they work up to a point where they can financially support themselves. James is one of those success stories. He has been homeless for five years and has been living with a host of mental disorders since childhood. He was 17 when his mother, who struggled with substance abuse, kicked him out. Remarkably, he still finished high school with extra credits. Growing up dispossessed, homeless and surrounded by hostility leaves a mark on teenagers in the spring of their lifetime. There are hundreds of children in this situation right now in Manchester, being shaped into adults. Some of them made mistakes, while others inherited the mistakes of their parents. Regardless, these are young, pliable people who haven’t fallen into old habits yet; a year of rent, right now, could make the difference of a lifetime for a homeless teenager. With his new apartment, James is sleeping better, showering regularly and able to figure out the next step. “Sometimes it’s like a dream, sometimes it feels like it’s not real,” he says at the Youth Center. He no longer needs to go there to meet his basic needs, but he still comes by to see friends and work with his case manager. The difference is that now he goes home, for the first time in his life, to a safe space that he can call his own.
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The “404� Youth Center offers a room filled with donated instruments and art supplies, so kids can take a break from looking for housing to express themselves.
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CFS is more than an organization, and its employees are more than social workers. For hundreds of kids who don’t have the support, love or attention of parents, CFS is like a family. They help kids to get the equipment and uniforms they need to play high school sports, go with young women and young men to find prom dresses and rent tuxes, even take clients on college tours. Sometimes kids bring in their report cards to show the staff. Most homeless centers are focused on providing clients with basic needs, but CFS hopes to give their clients a chance to be real teenagers. As the holidays fade and the snow begins to take over, staff at CFS are handing out space blankets, food and warm layers that have been donated in anticipation of the coming storms. It’s a hard thing for staff to do following the holidays, where they watch so many of “their kids” let their guard down, even if only for a few hours. In October, Kelly walked into an unusual scene: dozens of her clients painting and carving pumpkins. “They were laughing and giggling and eating candy and just being kids, because that’s what they need is a safe place where they can breathe for a minute … and just be a kid.” 2016 was the first year that the drop-in stayed open on Thanksgiving Day. When Seth heard about it, he started crying. “It’s my first Thanksgiving not being with my family,” he says. There are times, like this, when it’s hard to tell whether these teens are more like adults or children. Like any teenager, they vacillate between the two, trying to find a concrete future and a sense of self while holding onto their dreams. They are at once tough and vulnerable, naïve and jaded. Some of them are being forced to be adults before their time, like Emily who worries that her daughter will “struggle before she even realizes she’s struggling,” the way that she herself did. But the magic of teenagers is still present. Teens have a foot in both worlds, and the knowledge that things can change so quickly makes them more optimistic than at any other age. Even the darkest times can’t seem to blot out their dreams. Watching Matt hold Norah, Emily looks and sounds like an adult when she says, “We’ve gotten through. We’ve survived. And that’s what we are; we’re fighters and survivors.” Matt is looking down at his daughter as he adds, “And she won’t have to be.” He looks up. “That’s the goal.” NH
The 411 on the 404: Resources for Displaced Youth
Being homeless is hard at any age, but there are unique struggles for young people living on the streets. There’s also heightened hope for a better life down the road. The following resources are useful starting points for anyone dealing with lack of housing and related problems — and in particular for homeless teenagers. Manchester Homeless Assistance Line: 1-877-606-5173
1-800-733-5627 jobcorps.gov/home.aspx Granite State Independent Living: “Promoting life with independence for people with disabilities and those experiencing the natural process of aging through advocacy, information, education, support and transition services.” (603) 228-9680 gsil.org
Child and Family Services 464 Chestnut St., Manchester (603) 518-4000 or 1-800-640-6486 cfsnh.org nfo@cfsnh.org Youth Resource Center 326 Lincoln St. Manchester (603) 518-4170 or 1-800-640-6486 cfsnh.org/index.php/programs-services/teenyoung-adult-services/teen-resource-center streetoutreachprogram@cfsnh.org Drop-In Hours: Mon: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues: 12:30-5 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (On the first Wednesday of the month, Drop-In opens at 12:30 p.m.) Thurs: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. NH-JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates): “A statewide program for youth who seek to make the most of their high school education and pursue career and postsecondary educational interests.” 175 Ammon Dr., Ste. 212 Manchester (603) 647-2300 nh-jag.org Job Corps: “A free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED and find and keep a good job.”
Families in Transition: A nonprofit located in Manchester, Concord and Dover “designed to help homeless individuals and families reach beyond the cycle of homelessness to lead healthy and successful lives.” 122 Market St., Manchester (603) 641-9441 fitnh.org info@fitnh.org YWCA: A crisis center/safe house for women and girls with staff who advocate for civil and women’s rights. (603) 625-5785 Crisis Hotline: (603) 668-2299 ywcanh.org info@ywcanh.org New Hampshire Food Bank 700 E Industrial Park Dr. Manchester (603) 669-9725 nhfoodbank.org Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday
How you can help
Consider creating a team to participate in the Child and Family Services SleepOut, happening March 24 in the Stanton Plaza in front of the Radisson Hotel in downtown Manchester. Last year, about 60 community members and CFS staff spent the night outside on the cold ground, raising awareness and over $170,000. For more information on the event, call (603) 518-4156, like CFS on Facebook, and stay tuned for announcements on cfsnh.org. nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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In the northern reaches of the Granite State, royalty isn’t for the high-born or for the usurper. It’s for those who simply know where they belong and then stay there. John Harrigan, his dog Millie and his Willys jeep, manufactured the year of John’s birth, at his hilltop home in Colebrook.
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rom my vantage on a porch atop South Hill in Colebrook, the sun is an hour from setting. The occasional coo of a mourning dove rises from somewhere down the valley. A robin, squeaking, hops across the lush early-summer grass carrying a worm. The neighborhood hummingbird hovers by its feeder, then darts off and disappears into the ether. To the southwest, across the Connecticut River, stands Mount Monadnock. “Our Monadnock,” they say here. Farther east lie the long ridges of Baldhead and Dixville Peak under a downy green blanket. A hundred anonymous chirps and warbles and hisses are suddenly silenced by the drawn-out song of a white-throated sparrow. The faintest rumble of a motorcycle racing along the valley floor, three miles distant, is the only human sound. Until, that is, the screen door yawns open behind me and John Harrigan, owner of the porch, pokes his head out. “Ah,” he says, “the shank of the evening!” Later, telling stories
Granite State legend. I know him from stumbling on his long-running “Woods, Water and Wildlife” column over the years since my childhood — always good for some outdoor trivia and a chuckle or two — from hearing his familiar voice calling on the radio to give an opinion (of which he has no shortage), and from the fact that we happen to share a few hobby horses: a distaste for No Trespassing signs, a wish that air-conditioning would go back to wherever it came from, and a hope that railroads will come back from wherever it is they’ve gone. As the publisher of the Coös County Democrat in Lancaster and The News and Sentinel in Colebrook, Harrigan earned a reputation in the ’80s and ’90s as a widely respected spokesman for the state’s north. My first visit to Harrigan’s place is in late winter. When he opens the door, I’m surprised to see a man considerably shorter than I am. In every picture I’ve ever seen of him, he appears tall. But here he stands, not more than 5ʹ7˝and carrying more weight than he ought to be. He later explains that his arches have recently fallen, thanks to years of running. This has brought a slew of complications, and his doctor has ordered him off his feet. Con-
College didn’t agree with John Harrigan. He tells me the story of several nights spent in a Mexican jail and of being bribed out by an indulgent El Paso priest. over thick-cut steaks cooked to rare perfection in his #10 cast-iron skillet, he recalls the time a friend’s snowmobile broke down way out in the woods. “He was so fed up that he told everyone to stand back, drew his .44, and popped it right in the brisket.” Curiously, considering his imagery, Harrigan has never been a butcher, but he’s done about everything else. Many New Hampshire newcomers may not know this man, but they should. He’s a 60
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sequently, he’s put on 30 pounds and shrunk several inches. It’s obvious that his spirits are suffering for his immobility. We sit in the living room in front of the fire this late-March morning. Recent issues of The Atlantic, The New Yorker and Northern Woodlands, various newspapers, and a few books, mostly on New England history, lie about. A large black-and-white photograph of a gaunt man wearing glasses and a tie looks down from the mantel as if ready
to jump into the conversation. This is Fred Harrigan, Harrigan’s late father. Not long after we start talking, the phone rings. “Excuse me,” he says, and picks it up. “Harrigan, South Hill.” The tone of the exchange is playful, jaunty. Andy Warhol comes up. “That was my older sister, Susan,” he explains after hanging up. “I call her Hanoi Jane. Her politics are somewhere to the left of Jerry Brown’s.” From the way he says Jerry Brown you’d think he’d said Ho Chi Minh. “She’s good at what she does, though,” he adds with a kind of resignation. Susan Harrigan has spent her career reporting for metropolitan dailies like the Toronto Star and the Miami Herald. It’s a path Harrigan might have gone down too — had he not been John Harrigan. When he was working full-time as a reporter for the New Hampshire Sunday News in the ’70s, he got a call from longtime Boston Globe editor Thomas Winship, who offered him a contributing editor position. “It’s significant when they call you. Usually it happens the other way around, you know.” Understandably flattered, he toyed with the idea. “But then I pictured Joe Green up in the WBZ traffic helicopter,” he says, “his voice shaking, talking about backups on the Alewife Brook Parkway. And I’d have been down in that mess, earning a good salary, sure, but working all year to spend two weeks up here each summer. That’s when I decided to come home.” By then, he already had a track record of defying expectations. Although his parents ran Colebrook’s newspaper, young Harrigan had no taste for the journalism business. He loved the woods. So, at 13, he left his family in town, not for any fault of theirs, to live with Rudy and Joan Shatney a few miles up the road at Clarksville Pond, where they ran a full-service sporting camp. He was responsible for the menial duties of camp life: cutting and hauling firewood, packing lunches for sports, cleaning outhouses and dragging kills out of the woods. Thanks to this last chore, he likes to say, his right arm is longer than his left. After school he went west to New Mexico State University, where he lasted less than a year. College didn’t agree with him. He tells me the story of several nights spent in a Mexican jail and of being bribed out by an indulgent El Paso priest. He returned to New Hampshire and was soon joined by his New Mexico girlfriend, whom he married in short order, much to the dismay of his father, who would have preferred he look after his education and career first.
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Among the many photographs decorating the walls of Harrigan’s house are these crisp black-and-whites of hunting and fishing trips taken to Labrador long ago with a tight-knit group of lifetime friends.
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“Down below they used to recruit labor from north of the notches,” Harrigan explains, “because we had a better work ethic up here — still do.” The now defunct Lorden Lumber Company in Milford recruited Harrigan, and, before long, he was a certified softwood grader. “Well, after a while, I got sick of having to go outside in 30 below when the mill stopped because there were bullets or nails in the wood. I went to Nashua and walked down Main Street looking for any job I could find. The Telegraph office was the last place I came to. When I got to the editor, I was young, cocky and arrogant enough to tell him, ‘You give me any job for this paper, and I’ll do it better than anyone else can.’” The editor, impressed by such boldness, asked around and was told they could do with some help in the dark room and with typesetting. And there — not with his parents — began a newspapering career that would go on to encompass literally every aspect of the industry. Harrigan asks me if I’d like some coffee. I always say yes to coffee. He asks if I mind it being heated up in the microwave, and I say no. I excuse myself to the bathroom, where I find a sign imploring me to be a self-respecting male and keep the place tidy. On the windowsill, under a pair of reading glasses, is volume one of the complete works of Fran-
Above: Family pictures abound too. In this one, Harrigan’s son, who now lives and works in Manhattan, poses with a buck he’s just killed. “I’d love to see the look on the faces of his New York friends if they saw that one!” says Harrigan. Below: Harrigan’s wit is the sharpest tool in his workshop.
cis Parkman. When I come back, Harrigan hands me my coffee and dismisses himself for a moment to attend to his correspondence. He famously responds to all his mail. “I spend a lot more time writing back than I do writing,” he says. When he’s done with the morning mail, he suggests we go for a drive — because getting to know John Harrigan is largely about getting to know the man’s habitat. After climbing into his truck with his dog Millie, who quickly finds her way to my lap, we turn right
out of his driveway, up South Hill Road toward Stewartstown. As we drive, he tells me about his neighbor’s tree farm and about various ways local people have tried to make a living in a difficult economy. The railroad arrived in Colebrook in 1887, and Harrigan likes to talk about settlement fanning out from there. In the early days, most people cleared the land for sheep farming. Harrigan and his second wife kept a flock themselves for a dozen years. The locavore movement may hold out some promise, he says. There are people raising beef, but unfortunately there’s no local slaughterhouse. He wonders why potato farming has never taken off, as it has in northern Maine. Now, with horse farms popping up across southern New Hampshire, there’s a burgeoning market for northern hay. But the natural beauty of the place is, for better or worse, the biggest economic driver. As we move along Bear Rock Road, conversation turns naturally to Northern Pass, one of Harrigan’s major talking points in recent years. Opposition centers on the threat it poses to the landscape. The cause has brought together the independent-minded people of northern Coös County in ways Harrigan himself could not have foreseen. He tells me how he boarded a bus with a delegation of concerned citizens and went down to Con-
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cord to testify in support of a bill prohibiting the use of eminent domain for purposes other than the public good. He proffers an imaginary headline to describe the incident, a favorite Harrigan rhetorical device: “Wellknown Regional Writer (that would be me) and His Still Better-known Dog (that would be Millie) Evicted from Statehouse.” He’s warming up to his subject. “I tell people, ‘I’ll take you around northern Québec and show you the destruction: ancestral burial grounds flooded, displaced villages, 7,000 Indians forced to leave their homes.’ Hydro-Québec doesn’t give a damn about us, and none of the power stays here anyway. It goes to the big suburban markets, where not enough attention is paid to conserving energy.” He likens the Northern Pass project to a neighbor traipsing clear through his house without asking or deigning to remove his mud-caked boots. It’s mud season now, speaking of mud, and low clouds hang over everything. There are a few inches of wet snow left on the ground. “Every day has its uses,” Harrigan says. “This is a good day for camp haunting. If you slow down enough when you’re driving by someone’s place, they’ll usually invite you in for a beer.” We have no such luck today. Driving
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Above: Hard candy in a dish is a Yankee tradition. Harrigan provides his favorite: Necco wafers. Below: Harrigan’s house commands a view across the Connecticut Valley that reaches west for tens of miles into Vermont and south to Dixville Notch. At night, only a single light is visible.
down into the valley of Bishop Brook, which feeds the Connecticut, he points at a nearby hill and tells me it’s in Canada. On an unplowed road, we pull up alongside a lonely cemetery in a meadow. Harrigan wants to show me a grave. Metallak is one of those figures who straddles history and legend. Said to have been the last lone
survivor of the Coashauke Abenaki (whence Coös) in the Upper Androscoggin, he has become a symbol of the wild and free spirit of the North Country — perhaps, too, of its vulnerability. Harrigan tells me where the tombstone is and excuses himself to pee in the woods while I go on ahead. I find the grave in a back corner of the yard, festooned with kitschy Native American-themed paraphernalia, feathers and forest detritus and dime-store talismans. Harrigan walks over and tells me that locals don’t know who decorates the stone, that no one has ever seen them. He suspects visitors belonging to the St. Francis band of Abenaki in Vermont and Québec come to honor their ancestor quietly. We drive south along the Connecticut into West Stewartstown, across the river from Beecher Falls, Vermont, where Harrigan worked for a stint at the original Ethan Allen furniture factory half a century ago. “That’s where I learned to work. I learned how to move efficiently, which is how you make money doing piece work. I still find myself using those lessons every day.” The factory, where the global giant began manufacturing furniture in 1936, closed its doors for good in 2009. Harrigan knows about the places most people simply drive past. Ever the reporter,
if something piques his curiosity, he follows it. When we see an unassuming powerhouse along the river, he tells me about the time he walked in and started asking questions, baffling a utility worker. He relates with excitement the beautiful intricacy of an engraved ornamental cap he discovered on the end of a dynamo axle inside. “I’m a nosy bastard,” he says with a laugh. We have lunch at a place called the Spa Restaurant, a local institution. Tradition says the French-Canadian family that founded the restaurant made its money smuggling. Harrigan entertains me with stories of an imaginary pair of cousins he calls Marcel and Gaston running washing machines through the woods, one machine slung on either side of a horse’s back, a whip crack to the haunches to make it go, and a prayer that the delivery will come out safely on the other side. Several of the restaurant’s clients are speaking French, and there are Québec plates on the cars in the lot. The border crossing at Beecher Falls is two miles away. Surrounding towns, even on the US side, still have sizeable French-speaking populations. After lunch, we park across from The News and Sentinel office in downtown Colebrook. We walk across the wet road with the sound of splashing car tires in our ears and into the office. “Hi, John,” everyone says. I meet his daughter Karen, who now runs the paper, “the only other Harrigan in town.” She fills her father in on a request she’s just received to write an obituary: “I was told not to mention X and Y.” “I wish I had more family in town so I could do that,” Harrigan says without skipping a beat. On our way out the door, he grabs a copy of The News and Sentinel and hands it to me. I see that the paper is brittle and yellowing, that it’s an old number, and understand immediately what I’m about to read. The Colebrook News and Sentinel, Wednesday, August 20, 1997: “It was a crime of unbelievable proportions that left at least five people dead, a newspaper and a police fraternity in shock, and a community stunned to its core. On yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, an enraged gunman wielding a semi-automatic rifle loaded with multi-round clips of bullets snuffed out the lives of two police officers, a lawyer and a newspaper editor before dying himself as he fled a region-wide dragnet. “Known dead as of press time last night were state police officers Scott Phillips and
On our way out the door, he grabs a copy of The News and Sentinel and hands it to me. I see that the paper is brittle and yellowing and understand immediately what I’m about to read. Les Lord, attorney and judge Vickie Bunnell, and Sentinel co-editor Dennis Joos. Attorney Bunnell’s last words and deeds saved the lives of many newspaper staffers in the building. The heroic effort by Dennis Joos to grapple with the gunman and stop the mayhem cost him his life.” These words made Harrigan a Pulitzer finalist for Breaking News reporting in 1998. To be sure, their lapidary efficiency is the admirable stuff of yesteryear’s newswriting. But what really astounds remained unwritten — that Vickie Bunnell, attorney and judge, might well have become Harrigan’s second wife, had it not been for that enraged gunman. The drive home is silent. Back in the kitchen, pans hang against the wall. Harrigan is tired and not as talkative as he has been all day. I’m not sure what I’d say, now, even if he did feel like talking. I hear the
sound of a clock ticking. He tells me he never changes it. He doesn’t believe in daylight saving time. Although he had tentatively invited me to stay for dinner, he says I’ll have to take a rain check. “I’m sorry,” he says, leaning over the counter on one forearm. “I just don’t have the energy I used to.” It’s early June when I return to Colebrook. The grass is green, the leaves are out, the air resounds with birdsong and the peeping of frogs. Since we both like to take things as they come, I’ve told Harrigan I’ll call when I get to town. “Harrigan, South Hill.” His voice sounds chipper. “Are you at home?” I ask. “No,” he says. “I’m in Manchester. I’ll be back this afternoon. You going to spend the night?” “Sure,” I say. “Thanks.”
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“Great. I’ll grab some horse’s ovaries on the about himself?” he says. Harrigan writes tension of rail service from Boston to Conway then. We’ll cook up some steaks for supper.” Rusticus in the first person, giving a lively cord. “Forget Concord!” responds Harrigan. Horse’s ovaries? Oh well, I think. It must voice to a New Hampshire that is fast dying “I want to see a train to Plymouth.” “Americans want choices,” says McQuaid. “Then let be some Old World delicacy that has sur- but is not dead yet (and don’t you forget it!). In short, he’s the kind of person who them choose to ride the train.” When people vived up here in the unsqueamish North might actually rather die than not live free cry for air-conditioning, he says move to Country, having died out everywhere else. He waits for a second and, when I fail to — although slogans are not his cup of tea. Antarctica if you don’t like summer. When produce laughter, explains: “Horse’s ovaries is When he’s about to say something that could trappers insist on a bobcat season on a statecome off as commonplace, he apologizes be- wide population of 200 animals, Harrigan camp lingo for hors d’oeuvres. See you later.” Such is the hold of this place on Harrigan forehand. The vision of freedom in question asks if they have a taste for bobcat meat, then that he answers his cell phone by saying “South is radical, earthy. It is not the freedom of demands that Fish and Game change its rules Hill,” even when he’s in Manchester. He’d an- the consumer, but something more like the to allow non-hunters and non-fishermen to swer it the same way in Kathmandu, no doubt. freedom to walk out, to breathe, to be eccen- hold leadership positions. While some peoAs we enjoy “the shank of the evening” (to tric. Most people today would probably call ple say the North Country lost when the revive that meaty metaphor) from South Hill, it unrealistic or naïve. But it isn’t — not up northern stretch of I-91 was routed through we look out over the open land, where fences here anyway. This, in pocket form, is the gos- Vermont, Harrigan considers it a victory. No, the usual road maps don’t apply to his and No Trespassing signs and even roads are pel of Harrigan. “Rusticus lives where he does because he world, precisely because he favors backroads scarce. Harrigan has a camp 20 miles north of here. Friends ask him why he keeps one, wants to,” Hall writes. He prefers “land, place, to highways, and finds winding forest trails since he runs his house like a camp anyway. family, friends, and culture to the possibili- better still. Up on the roof, under the vault of a mil“It’s one of the few walk-in camps left,” he ties of money and advancement.” Above all lion stars, Harrigan is beginning tells me. The mostly unbroken forto doze off mid-conversation. It’s ests of New Hampshire’s far north nearly 1 a.m., but he’s got one stowere laced with roads in the 1970s ry left in him. “The old boys used in a race between logging compato tramp off through the woods nies and the spruce bud worm. It’s to go visit other camps,” he says. fitting that Harrigan’s camp should “They thought nothing of setting have been spared. off from this side of the MagalloAfter dinner, we climb up to a way and walking over to Maine, rooftop deck to gaze at the night 20, 25 miles. Whenever they met sky. Harrigan brags that from his someone else walking through the house you can only see one othwoods — and they did more often er light, “and it’s the flashing one than you’d think — it was customdown at the Colebrook Internaary to stop, build a little fire, and tional Airport.” He tells how his The fight against the Northern Pass is only the latest of North boil tea or smoke a pipe together. neighbor just down the hill for Country causes Harrigan has thrown his moral authority and Just for a few minutes, and then years burned an all-night light out- feisty spirit behind. they’d be on their way. But it was side his house. “Now, there is no logical explanation for that, especially here. else he values “proud independence,” with important — that little interaction.” It occurs to me, lying in bed and listening There’s this smart little thing called a switch. the good and bad that it entails. Hall also But I think the problem is simple. People are notes that “all political labels falsify,” when to the frogs through my open window on afraid of the dark, literally afraid of the dark.” trying to define Rusticus. Convention would South Hill, that Harrigan has made a life that Donald Hall once published an essay ti- doubtless call Harrigan a “conservative” (his is full of such small but meaningful exchangtled “Rusticus: Notes on Class and Culture best-known column, after all, sat on page two es. He’ll often start a sentence by saying, in Rural New Hampshire.” It’s an attempt to of a newspaper many regard as reactionary), “New Hampshire’s still small enough that trace the ways in which the culture of north- but the term fits only up to a certain point. ...” The ending is always different, but what ern New England diverges from that of the “To characterize New Hampshire’s politics it comes down to is this: There’s still a human American mainstream. Although it has aged as right wing is unhistorical,” observes Hall. scale here, and he doesn’t want to see it dissomewhat in the 30 years since it was writ- Rusticus is conservative in the sense that he appear. In fact, reading one of his columns ten, Hall’s essay pushes its way into my mind is profoundly connected to a past that per- is a bit like meeting the writer in the woods, sists around and through him. He will think standing by as he kindles a quick fire for tea, when I try to corner the allure of Harrigan. Rusticus is Hall’s Latin name for the rural twice, to borrow a final image from Hall, be- and then sipping quietly while he spins a New Hampshire type, about whom he writes fore tearing down an old house. Subdivisions yarn. It doesn’t matter if you’re Joe McQuaid, Hanoi Jane or a magazine writer on assignin the third person, since Rusticus does not make Harrigan sick to his stomach. If you use the map by which the main- ment from down below. normally write about himself. 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he Shakers, a charismatic offshoot of the Quakers, were originally from northwest England. They first came to New Hampshire in 1792, settling in Canterbury, with a second community established in Enfield in 1793. Both are now museums that welcome the public, and each is worth a visit. During their height in the mid-19th century, the Shakers were widely known for their religious fervor, communal lifestyle, beliefs in pacifism and equality of the sexes (revolutionary at the time) and, probably most notably, the practice of celibacy. Their arts and crafts reflected their guiding principles of simplicity, utility and honesty.
Decorator Joan Ross chose the clean Shaker aesthetic for the kitchen of her 1800s-era farmhouse kitchen.
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That clean Shaker aesthetic — emphasizing the inherent beauty of form, material and quality — continues to find a home in current interiors without looking the least bit dated. And probably more than in any other room, you will find the Shakers’ ongoing influence in the kitchen. Because of its simple lines, the Shaker nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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Functionality was an important factor. Though the style is traditional, this is definitely a modern kitchen.
The classic soapstone and marble counters will change character as they age.
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cabinet style lends itself well to kitchens ranging from very traditional to modern. Most people today think of a Shaker-style kitchen as having a particular five-piece door front with a flat recessed panel. Drawers are made to match or have plain slab fronts. Few Shaker style kitchens in recent years have struck me as much as that of Joan Ross, decorator and writer of the hugely popular blog “For the Love of a House.” Eight years ago, she and her husband, Dan, fell in love with an 1850 farmhouse in the Monadnock Region. In a leap of faith, they moved from Dallas, Texas, with their sights set on updating it for comfort, while lovingly rehabilitating its antique character for future generations. You can especially see this tireless care in the kitchen. Like the Shakers, Ross has created a space with an eye for beauty that is, above all, a servant to utility and not of passing trends. She began with classic white (Benjamin Moore’s White Dove, OC-17) for the cabinetry and real beadboard backsplash. The solid wood ceiling is made of 6-inch V-matched boards, which are painted with a pearl
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finish — a little trick Ross has used all over the house to make her ceilings look taller by reflecting the light. Function and workflow were paramount in this kitchen’s design. The stove, refrigerator and sink work in an efficient triangle. Ross employed base cabinet drawers to hold everything, even her super-heavy Le Creuset Dutch ovens. “These drawers are so durable, and they allow me to see all my pots and dishes without having to bend over and rummage through dark lower cabinets,” says Ross. Glass-front upper cabinets keep serving dishes easily in view. The wavy glass was recycled from original windows in the house that were no longer needed following the renovation. The countertops are soapstone and marble, classic materials that patina with age and are, most importantly, durable and utilitarian. Soapstone is non-porous, naturally antibacterial and stain-resistant. It is impervious to chemicals, acids and heat. Marble remains cool to the touch due to its natural conductivity and is a favorite surface for bakers. “I once received an email from a reader saying she really wanted soapstone, but everyone was telling her it was impractical, used only for magazine shoots or by people who don’t really cook,” says Ross. “That made me laugh. Soapstone has been used for over a hundred years in the kitchen! In fact, that’s why I chose it … because of its historical New England reference and the fact I knew it would stand the test of time.” Both soapstone and marble have their faults, or as Ross sees them, foibles. Neither is exactly maintenance-free. Soapstone can chip and needs waxing. Marble etches or shows pale gray marks when it comes into contact with anything acidic. However, she did her homework, knew the ups and downs of both, and pressed onward, Bar Keepers Friend in hand. “I first fell in love with marble on our trips to France,” says Ross. “Walking into pâtisseries and restaurants and seeing those floors and counters that had been there for a hundred years was such a beautiful sight. I personally value the wear and tear and ‘signs of life’ that a surface such as marble can provide to a space.” As the kitchen had to be gutted for various reasons, new floors were installed. Ross chose random-width eastern white pine from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, a company that just happens to be located up the road
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The New Normal?
Coping with stress in a chaotic world BY KAREN A. JAMROG
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hose of us who live in New Hampshire are fortunate to enjoy a relatively low rate of violent crime and major natural disasters. Still, bad news and its effects know no borders. Our round-theclock electronic connections to the outside world bring relentless reports of alarming topics, from global warming to the latest horrifying terrorist attacks. Have we accepted the steady stream of bad news as the new normal, or is the doom and gloom taking its toll on our psyche? It’s true that some of us make an effort to tune out the barrage of upsetting news that we receive through our phones, computers and other devices. We essentially become desensitized to it — mentally filing it as “just another tornado or terrible thing happening
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to people around the world,” says Donald Reape, MD, medical director of St. Joseph Hospital physician practices, and board-certified internal medicine physician at St. Joseph Hospital Internal Medicine, Riverside. But others take the upsetting information to heart. Our media-saturated environment and continuous news cycle of events such as 9/11 “constantly bring back that fear of what’s going on in the world today,” says Steve Arnault, MS, vice president of clinical services, quality and compliance at the Center for Life Management. The torrent of scary updates and images of happenings such as shootings and airport bombs can also trigger our built-in survival mechanism, the fight-or-flight response, which floods the body with stress hormones
and sets off a chain of physiological reactions that prepare us to react to a perceived threat. “That pure fear or anxiety” we feel, Reape says, and the physiological reaction it brings, can interfere with our sleep and everyday functioning. People around us might notice changes in our behavior. A child might sense increased tension in his parent, for example, or notice that a parent has suddenly become more protective, Reape says. How we handle upsetting headlines is influenced by a variety of factors, Arnault says, including the tragic event’s bearing on our life, our inherent qualities and experiences, our current emotional well-being and our familiarity with the circumstances of the event. For example, a veteran “who was deployed right after 9/11 has a very different sensitivity to watching images of the World Trade Center coming down than someone who wasn’t even born at the time [of the attacks],” he says. But even those who are not directly or physically affected by a terrorist attack or large-scale disasters such as Hurricane Katrina can experience lasting psychological harm. Our 24-hour news feeds, Reape says, along with the ability to watch horrific events in real time as they unfold, make us feel close to the incident, even if we are hundreds or thousands of miles away. In some instances, as people listen to the stories again and again, they can develop something called vicarious trauma, in which they experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. As these individuals are repeatedly exposed to details of the upsetting event, they feel “heightened emotions” such as deep fear and empathy, Arnault says. Counselors who work with trauma survivors are at particular risk of developing vicarious trauma symptoms, he says, but it can happen to anyone. “Hearing it over and over again, the stuff becomes ingrained. Those reactions become ingrained.” With the stress and emotional upset come physical consequences. “Stomach disorders, gastric disorders, headaches, lack of sleep — all those can be symptoms of anxiety,” Arnault says. “They’re also signs of depression,” he adds. Also, stress can lead to substance abuse, he says, as some people “turn to alcohol or drugs as a way to kind of dull the senses and escape.” A better approach: Make a conscious effort to avoid overloading on news. “If you’re a news junkie,” Arnault says, “just watch it for 30 minutes; don’t keep CNN on all day long.
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The torrent of scary updates and images of happenings such as shootings and airport bombs can also trigger our built-in survival mechanism, the fight-or-flight response, which floods the body with stress hormones. [Otherwise], it’s a bombardment.” Remember, whether we choose to pay close attention to distressing news is up to us. Ask yourself if you really want or need to know the lurid details of these events. After all, “the more detail you have,” Arnault says, “the more you have to react to.” If you find that all the bad news is getting to you, tone down the amount of information that you receive by only scanning headlines once a day, and put some distance between yourself and your news sources. Don’t remain plugged in all day, Reape says. Particularly at night, shut down the television, laptop and
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Stress busters Whether nonstop horrific headlines or just everyday life has left you feeling anxious and stressed, you can distract yourself from worry by taking a walk or engaging in an activity that requires focus, says Donald Reape, MD, medical director of St. Joseph Hospital physician practices, and board-certified internal medicine physician at St. Joseph Hospital Internal Medicine, Riverside. Also, to feel better, avoid caffeine, get enough sleep and exercise, and unwind and renew your focus with meditation and breathing exercises. Plus, check with your employer to see if you can take advantage of the stress-related resources that more and more companies and health plans offer these days, Reape advises. Additionally, to help maintain good mental and physical health, says Steve Arnault, MS, vice president of clinical services, quality, and compliance at the Center for Life Management, don’t underestimate the power of human relationships. Turn off your television and social media notifications and do something old-fashioned: Talk to someone. For more information on managing stress, see apa.org/helpcenter/manage-stress.aspx.
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Understanding long-term care insurance BY LYNNE SNIERSON
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f you’re a baby boomer, then long-term care insurance presents a Hobson’s choice. It’s wickedly expensive and you may never need it, but should you buy it? Whether to take it or leave it is certainly a high-stakes decision for millions of aging Americans. Recently, the long-term care insurance industry introduced innovative products that may help you sort out this complex conundrum. The new twists on this type of insurance are the hybrid policies, which are also known as linked-benefit products. Unlike traditional, stand-alone long-term care insurance, which comes with the “use it or lose it” component, these policies package life insurance or a fixed annuity with long-term care benefits. “They’re a hedge for people who aren’t
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really sure if they’re going to use their longterm care services or not,” says independent insurance broker Claude Peltz, ChFC, CLU, RHU, of Peltz Financial Services in Windham. “These are best for people who don’t think they’re going to use the services, but still say, ‘What if?’ They usually opt for the hybrid program.” How do they work? By keeping a certain amount of cash within the policy. “When a person puts in, let’s say, $100,000, then the insurance company says, ‘We will give you between two to four times that amount of money you deposit with us for annuity benefits if you need long term care services.’ If you don’t need the services, the monies will simply accumulate in some type of tax-deferred savings program, which
would be an annuity,” explains Peltz, who has been in business since 1979. “It’s based on the person’s age, so the younger you are, the higher the multiple will be. It may be up to four times the deposit you put in. If you’re 75, it might be two times.” “The other type of hybrid is when people use it with a life insurance program. They overfund the life insurance program and they use it as a savings program. If you never have to use it, it builds up cash value,” he continues. “But if you do need longterm care services, you would use your own savings that you have and then the death benefit would reimburse the surviving spouse for the monies that you paid out of pocket for long-term care services.” A New York Times article published last winter hailed the hybrid policies as a “triple threat” because they could be viewed as a fixed-income investment, cover long-term care and provide a life insurance benefit. Moreover, your costs are covered upfront, meaning there is no need to worry about the ever-rising premium spikes that plague the traditional plans, often to the point where many people are forced to drop their policies as they can no longer afford those monthly or annual payments. When that happens, they forfeit every dime they’ve invested to that point in addition to all coverage. Despite the many advantages of the hybrids, they come with some distinct disadvantages too. For one, they carry a pretty steep initial price tag, and not everyone can write a six-figure check. You can get a policy that costs less than $100,000, but of course it pays less in benefits. Also, the hybrid plans can be complicated and, given their varying features, it’s hard to compare their value with traditional long-term care coverage, as the Times article mentions. Nevertheless, the AARP noted that, with hybrid policies, your returns are likely to be less. “You get a bigger bang for your buck with a traditional long-term care policy. The hybrid gives your money back to you, but the cost of getting your money back is that you get smaller benefits come claim time,” says Peltz. “The downside [to a traditional policy] is that all of that money [spent on premiums] would be lost if you never have to use it. But the upside is that if you do have to use it, for every dollar that you spend, you get more benefits for your
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It’s also crucial to realize that hybrid policies are not one-size-fits-all. long-term care than with a hybrid.” Just like with a traditional policy, an insurance company can deny you hybrid policy coverage for a variety of medical reasons, even those found in your family history, and especially where there are incidences of dementia, Alzheimer’s and/or other debilitating conditions. Almost 40 percent of long-term care insurance applicants are turned down for health reasons, and it’s almost a certainty that, once coverage is denied by one insurer, every other will automatically do the same. It’s also crucial to realize that hybrid policies are not “one-size-fits-all.” Experts universally agree that if you’re single or don’t have children or other dependents counting on an inheritance, then you don’t need a policy that is combined with life insurance. So why would you ever buy a hybrid with a death benefit for survivors? But if you need monthly income, a policy packaged with an annuity is the way to go. A sensible move is to consult with your financial consultant and tax advisor to gather as much objective advice as you can. And be sure to work with an insurance broker who represents several different companies and can match you with the best plan for your needs. Peltz says that while there are only three or four insurers left in New Hampshire that sell traditional policies, there are at least five or six companies currently offering hybrids. “If you go to a broker who only represents one company, it’s like shopping for a car but the dealer only shows you the black Fords. Unless you’re Henry Ford in the 1920s, you can’t get away with that anymore,” says Peltz. Another thing to consider is that the winds of change are blowing through Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail that he would work to repeal and replace the Affordable Health Care Act in his first 100 days in office. No one knows yet how his administration may alter the rest of government-backed insurance
coverage, especially Medicare, which currently covers your care only after a hospital stay of up to three days and for just 20 days thereafter. Then there is the looming question of tax code reform and how that may affect any deferments that are part of a policy. “As an industry, we have no idea whatsoever what could be coming or when,” says Peltz. “Stay tuned.” But there is help nearby when trying to solve the long-term care insurance puzzle and stay on top of any changes. The New Hampshire Department of Insurance (nh. gov/insurance) is a resource and maintains a consumer hotline at (800) 852-3416. NH
More to Consider Statistics prove that once you reach the age of 65, there is a 70 percent chance that you will need longterm care services at some point in the future. But with the cost of the insurance practically as prohibitive as the cost of that care, and with both price tags steadily increasing, it can be tough to know which way to turn. The newer hybrid policies, which are combined with life insurance or an annuity, are changing the way the insurance is packaged and sold, but here are important things to consider before signing on the dotted line: The smart money says that if you have assets of less than $50,000 or more than $2 million, then you don’t need long-term care insurance. On one end of the scale, Medicare will take care of you and on the other, you can afford to self-fund your needs. • Hybrid policies can be less expensive than buying two separate policies. • It generally isn’t allowable to add a long-term rider to a life insurance policy after you already have it. Plan ahead. • With premiums for stand-alone insurance projected to keep rising dramatically, hybrids are a good fit for the risk-averse. • Hybrids are also attractive to those who need both types of coverage. Buyer beware: If you don’t have dependents, you don’t need life insurance and death benefits. • Hybrid policies come with a steep up-front investment, and generally cost 5 to 15 percent more than a stand-alone policy. But you won’t have to worry about those rising premiums. • They provide a financial hedge, and if you don’t ever need long-term care, then you’ve saved all those premiums.
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• The younger you are at the time of purchase, the less you will pay for coverage. At age 65, costs skyrocket. • Read the fine print and be sure you understand the details of your benefits. • Never buy more coverage than you need. nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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Vietnamese-style Asparagus Soup
The inspiration for this soup comes from Vietnamese pho, a hearty soup of hot chicken stock topped with asparagus and other vegetables, noodles and a dab of chili paste. A spicy peanut butter-based paste slowly releases its assertive flavor
and slightly thickens the broth. All the elements for the soup can be prepared ahead and put together at the very last minute. Chinese chili paste is available at Asian markets and specialty shops and at some supermarkets.
Makes 8 to 10 tasting portions or 6 full servings By Kathy Gunst from “Soup Swap: Comforting Recipes to Make and Share”
Soup 4 ounces angel-hair rice noodles 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon toasted Asian sesame oil ½ cup julienned peeled fresh ginger 5 scallions, cut on the diagonal into ½-inch pieces 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, peeled and cut on the diagonal into ½-inch pieces 6 cups vegetable stock or canned low-sodium broth ½ cup packed, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup mung bean sprouts Coarsely chopped salted peanuts for garnish (optional)
Spicy Peanut Paste 3 tablespoons freshly grated or minced freshly peeled ginger ½ teaspoon Chinese chili paste or hot-pepper sauce ½ cup chunky all-natural peanut butter ½ teaspoon hot chili oil or hot-pepper sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted Asian sesame oil 3 scallions, finely chopped
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What did you do during our long, hard winter of 2014/15? For Kathy Gunst and friends, the answer was soup — making it from scratch and sharing their various creations at their monthly soup swaps. Soups can be easy to make, warm the soul, and provide a basically healthy meal when served with a salad and a crusty bread. The perfect antidote to a cold winter. Gunst had written about her Second Sunday Soup Swaps for Yankee Magazine, and the story caught the eye of a Chronicle Books editor. The result is the recently released “Soup Swap: Comforting Recipes to Make and Share.” It features a rich compilation of 60 soup recipes from classic tomato to internationally inspired Thai red curry. She also offers tips on making stock, toasting nuts and packing the finished product to go. Along with the recipes, she also includes recommendations for side dishes and garnishes. Think buttery biscuits, polenta croutons and gremolata, and get inspired to make a warm meal. Gunst is a James Beard award-winning journalist, cookbook author and resident chef for NPR’s “Here and Now.” To make peanut paste: In a medium bowl, combine the grated ginger, chili paste and peanut butter, stirring to create a smooth paste. Add the chili oil, soy sauce, sesame oil and scallions; stir until smooth. The paste will be quite thick and should have a good, spicy kick. The paste can be made several hours ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To make the soup: Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the rice noodles to the stockpot and cook for about 3 minutes, or until tender. Immediately transfer the noodles to a colander to drain and cool them under very cold running water to stop the cooking. Transfer the noodles to the bowl of ice water and separate them to prevent them from clumping. (If you are good with chopsticks, then use them to do this.) Set aside. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, warm the peanut oil and sesame oil. Add the julienned ginger and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add the scallions and cook for about 20 seconds. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring
“Soup Swap” author Kathy Gunst
frequently for 3 minutes. The vegetables should be al dente, not completely cooked or soft. Set aside. The recipe can be made ahead up to this point. Store the noodles and about ¼ cup of the ice water in a separate container and store the sautéed asparagus in plastic wrap. Store all the elements in the refrigerator until ready to assemble. Bring the peanut paste and asparagus to room temperature before finishing off the soup. In a large stockpot over medium heat, bring the vegetable stock to a rolling boil. Turn the heat to low and keep hot. Ladle ½ to 1 cup of the simmering stock into each soup bowl and then whisk in about 1 tablespoon of the peanut paste. Drain the noodles well and divide them equally among the bowls. Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon of the asparagus-ginger mixture and sprinkle with a handful of cilantro and bean sprouts. Serve the remaining cilantro, sprouts, spicy peanut paste and peanuts, if desired, on the side, and let guests add what they like. NH nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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MISCELLANEOUS 1/7-9
Rockingham Fishing & Hunting Expo Aspiring Davy Crocketts and Annie Oakleys won’t want to miss this. The largest continually running sporting expo in the state features hundreds of exhibitors and dozens of seminars encompassing topics from boating technology to archery lessons. $10. Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (802) 738-6755; rockinghamexpo.com Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire What do you really know about the Granite State's quirkiest municipal tradition? Drawing from her book "Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past and the Future," local author Rebecca Rule will give a humorous and informative rundown of all things town meeting, from its rituals and traditions to its wackiest participants. 7 p.m., New Boston Community Church, 2 Meetinghouse Hill Rd., New Boston. (603) 487-3867; nhhumanities.org
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Why settle for a drink poured over ice when you can sidle up to a whole bar made of the stuff? A team of carvers whip up an entire lounge for this event — from full-sized bar to tables and chairs — from massive ice blocks. For obvious reasons, this is an outdoor bar, so bundle up and take advantage of on-site fire pits, free hors d’oeuvres for sustenance ... and maybe a beer jacket. 4 to 10 p.m., Stonehurst Manor, 3351 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway. (603) 356-3113; stonehurstmanor.com
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Full Moon Snowshoe Tour Outdoor fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down. Tour guides will lead participants on a 2-3 mile hike through some of the resort’s less-traversed snowshoe trails by the light of the moon (and some strap-on headlamps). If you can’t make this one, worry not: tours are also scheduled for the full moons in February and March. 6:30 p.m., Gunstock Mountain Resort Nordic Center, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford. (603) 293-4341; gunstock.com
1/21
Upper Valley Area Winter Special Olympic Games Special Olympians from around New Hampshire and Vermont hit the slopes for this annual tradition. Sign on to volunteer or cheer on the athletes in alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing competitions. Dartmouth Skiway, 39 Grafton Tpke., Lyme. (603) 624-1250; sonh.org
1/22
Moose Brook Fat Bike Race Mainstream winter sports are so 2016. This race is dedicated to one of the newer additions to the snowsports scene, with 10- and 20-mile trail routes prepped for
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the broad-wheeled snow skimmers known as fat bikes. Registration is capped at 100 riders, but, if you didn’t snag a spot in the field, you can take in the race and SAaLT Pub-fueled after-party as a spectator. 9:45 a.m., Moose Brook State Park, 30 Jimtown Rd., Gorham. Facebook
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1/20-21 Stonehurst Manor's 3rd Annual Ice Bar
Gap Year Fair Have a teen at home considering a pre-college break? Head to this reputable fair to hear about the dozens of programs that provide kids with a structured year between high school and college. From international service programs to full-time internship opportunities, this will assuage any fears about sending your 18-year-old on an "Eat, Pray, Love" sabbatical. Free. 1 to 4 p.m., Lebanon High School, 195 Hanover St., Lebanon. usagapyearfairs.org
1/27-28
Snow Sculpting Competition Ice sculpting is out; snow sculpting is in. Sculptors from around the Northeast transform 8-by-4-foot cylinders of snow into works of art for this annual contest. Watch the artists at work, roast some marshmallows by a communal bonfire, and don’t forget to take pictures — these sculptures won’t last long. Free. Jackson Village, Jackson. (603) 383-9356; jacksonnh.com
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Golden Anniversary Weekend Fifty years, one month and one day after first opening their doors, the folks at Loon Mountain will kick off two days of celebration of their milestone anniversary. Take in events such as a commemorative gala, a family scavenger hunt on the slopes, and a “Briefcase Race” featuring competitors decked out in Mad Men-era business threads. Loon Mountain, 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln. (603) 745-8111; loonmtn.com/50
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1/23-27 NH Wine Week Pop culture will tell you the most wonderful time of the year was last month, but we'd like to put in a vote for this week to steal the title. Enjoy events around the state dedicated to the wines of New Hampshire and beyond, from Manchester's Winter Wine Spectacular (above) to the monthlong Winter Wine Festival at the Wentworth by the Sea (1/20-2/26). Prices, times and locations vary with event. nhwineweek.com, winterwinefestival.com
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1/22
Claremont Bridal Show The height of wedding season may be half a year away, but it’s never too early to prepare for your big day. This expo will feature everything from photographers to bakers to help you tie the knot, but the show’s biggest draw may be its giveaway: an eight-day, seven-night free honeymoon. $10. 12 to 3 p.m., Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights Rd., Claremont. (603) 708-1318; myneevent.com
1/7 Winter Trails Day If your experience with New Hampshire’s trails starts and ends with the occasional summer hike, this is your chance to extend your recreation into the snowy season. Sites across the country will celebrate this unofficial holiday for snowsports advocacy, but one local spot is feeling especially generous. Head to Great Glen Trails for free cross-country skiing lessons and snowshoe rentals for first-timers, and you might just leave with a new hobby. Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham. (603) 466-2333; greatglentrails.com Ch oi ce
NH Theatre Awards Celebrate the best in New Hampshire theatre with the 15th annual iteration of this swanky ceremony. Enjoy performances from theatre companies around the state and see who takes home the prize in categories like Best Director and Best Actor among youth, community and professional productions. $32.50$50. 7 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. (786) 529-2737; nhtheatreawards.org
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Home Design Awards Throughout the year, our sister publication New Hampshire Home lets you in on all the latest trends in building and design for homes around the state. Now, they’ll honor the very best in the business. Mix and mingle with the experts, enjoy a cocktail reception and live entertainment, and watch as prizes are awarded in categories like historic renovation and 2017 Home of the Year. $45-$55. 5:30 p.m., Manchester Country Club, 180 S. River Rd., Bedford. nhhomemagazine.com/designawards
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Don't Dress for Dinner In this farcical play by Marc Camoletti, a man plans a romantic weekend with his mistress — but things don't go quite as he planned. Enjoy a night full of laughs courtesy of mistaken identities, surprise visitors and one very tangled web of infidelities. $15$20. Fri-Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Tillotson Center, 14 Carriage Ln., Colebrook. (603) 237-8576; tillotsoncenter.org
1/6-22
The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged Three actors. 37 plays. 97 minutes. That's the recipe for this zany production, put on by Cue Zero Theatre Company. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the Bard or cringe at the thought of Shakespearean verse, you're bound to enjoy this frantic attempt to hit the highlights of everything from “King Lear” to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” $15. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Rd., Concord. (603) 715-2315; hatboxnh.com
1/14
Apple Hill String Quartet Start the new year with some old-fashioned classical music. The ensemble-in-residence of New Hampshire’s own Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music will perform their signature repertoire of works from European masters alongside little-known and contemporary compositions. $27-$39. 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene. (603) 352-2033; thecolonial.org
1/20
Adilei: An Evening of Traditional Georgian Music It may be less than three weeks into the year, but we’re confident that this will be the most unique concert you go to in 2017. The young men of Adilei perform the traditional music of Guria, their
homeland in western Georgia. This show is a part of the group’s first-ever US tour, so see them now before Georgian music becomes the next big thing. $5-$9. 8 p.m., 3S Arts Center, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth. (603) 766-3330; 3sarts.org
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1/21
Visiting Artist Phong Bui Hear from one of the leading voices in Brooklyn’s contemporary art scene in this special lecture at NHIA. Bui is a former curatorial advisor at the edgy MoMA PS1 and currently publishes the art journal “The Brooklyn Rail.” Free. 7 p.m., Emma B. French Hall Auditorium, NHIA, 148 Concord St., Manchester. (603) 836-2588; nhia.edu
An Acoustic Event with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt Enjoy an intimate evening with two of the most prolific acts in music with this event from Kirschner Concerts. Lyle Lovett is the Grammy-winning country artist behind such hits as “Cowboy Man,” while John Hiatt has produced 24 albums of his own and penned songs for everyone from Bonnie Raitt to Iggy Pop. $81-$99. 7:30 p.m., 51 N. Park St., Lebanon. (603) 448-0400; lebanonoperahouse.org
1/21
Mozart & Beethoven Pianist Max Levinson and the New World Chorale join forces with Symphony NH for this evening of love songs through the ages. Enjoy Mozart’s overture to “The Marriage of Figaro,” Beethoven’s fourth piano concerto, and works by Arnold Schoenberg and Ralph Vaughan Williams. $10-$49. 8 p.m., Keefe. Center for the Arts, 117 Elm St., Nashua. (603) 595-9156; symphonynh.org
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Driving Miss Daisy From Vanessa Redgrave to Morgan Freeman, a bevy of big names have appeared in this Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of an aging Southern belle and her African-American chauffeur. Catch some local celebs in this Seacoast Rep adaptation. $15-$38. Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth. (603) 433-4472; seacoastrep.org
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Browning, Fradkin, Kannenstine A trio of concurrent exhibits explores new twists on genres found just as often in grade school art classes as fine art galleries. James Browning displays dye transfer prints in the E.N. Wennberg Gallery, Carrie Fradkin displays mosaics in the Rebecca Lawrence Gallery, and Margaret Lampe Kannenstine presents collages in the Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery. Tue-Sat 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thu until 7 p.m.), AVA Gallery, 11 Bank St., Lebanon. (603) 448-3117; avagallery.org
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Art and Bloom You may not be growing many flowers of your own this far into winter, but you can see plenty of floral creations at this multigenre show. Florists and visual artists combined for this exhibit to create complementary works in their respective genres, so stop in to inspire your next project with a paintbrush or with pruning shears. Tue-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., McGowan Fine Art, 10 Hills Ave., Concord. (603) 225-2515; mcgowanfineart.com nhmagazine.com | January 2017
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Black ice may be a nightmare on the roads, but it’s perfect for a hockey showdown. Named for the purest form of ice, this three-day tournament honors Concord’s rich hockey history with seven classes of competition held on the frozen waters of White Park Pond. White Park, 1 White St., Concord. blackicepondhockey.com
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Clew: A Rich and Rewarding Disorientation Phillips Exeter instructors take center stage for this three-pronged exhibition. Piano instructor Jon Sakata and English instructor Todd Hearon join forces with Boston painter Deb Barlow for a show that fuses the musical, linguistic and visual arts. Free. Tue-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lamont Gallery, Phillips Exeter Academy, 11 Tan Ln., Exeter. (603) 777-3461; exeter.edu
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New Hampshire's Own Macaroni and Cheese Bake-Off Cure the winter blues by stuffing your face with New Hampshire’s finest comfort food. A small army of mac and cheese purveyors will be on hand for the seventh iteration of this showdown, and visitors have the pleasure of sampling the whole set. Come hungry and ready to vote for the People’s Choice Champion. $16. 1 to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St., Concord. (603) 271-3696; nhdairypromo.org
1/16
NH Beer Club Learn about the beers you’ll be drinking on your next ski trip with the latest installment of the NH Beer Club. The team from Moat Mountain take center stage this month, so you can hear all about North Conway’s favorite brewery — and sample their creations — without traveling north of Hooksett. $30. 6:30 p.m., New England’s Tap House Grille, 1292 Hooksett Rd., Hooksett. nhbeerclub.com
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Forecasting: Climate Change & Weather Impact Consider one of the most pressing scientific issues of our time through a creative lens. Contemporary artists like Kimberly Ritchie joined forces with researchers like Eric Kesley to create interdisciplinary displays showing artistic takes on climate and the quantitative facts on how it's changing. Free. Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Museum of the White Mountains, Plymouth State University, 34 Highland St., Plymouth. (603) 535-3210; plymouth.edu/museum-of-the-white-mountains
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”Food, Glorious Food!” The crowd-pleasing opera dinners at the Inn at Crystal Lake typically only relate to food insofar as a meal is served while the tunes are played. This production strengthens that tenuous connection. To accompany this meal, mezzo-soprano Vanessa Schukis and pianist Scott Nicholas present Lee Hoiby’s “Bon Appetit!” — a food-centric musical adaptation of Julia Child’s cooking show. $60. 6:30 p.m., Inn at Crystal Lake, 2356 Eaton Rd., Eaton. (603) 447-2120; innatcrystallake.com/opera.html
1/28
Grow Well, Eat Well: NOFA-NH 15th Annual Winter Conference Immerse yourself in the state’s sustainable agriculture community for a day with this signature event from the Northeast Farming Association of NH. Workshops, a vendor fair and a local, organic lunch lead up to the main event: a keynote speech from the self-declared “lunatic farmer,” Joel Salatin. $16-$85. Rundlett Middle School, 144 South St., Concord. (603) 224-5022; nofanh.org/winterconference
Find additional events at nhmagazine. com/calendar and even more fun winter things to do at nhmagazine.com/winter. Submit events eight weeks in advance to Sarah Cahalan at scahalan@nhmagazine. com or enter your own at nhmagazine.com/ calendar. Not all events are guaranteed to be published either online or in the print calendar. Event submissions will be reviewed and, if deemed appropriate, approved by a New Hampshire Magazine editor.
1/5-3/12 Bahar Behbahani: Let the Garden Eram Flourish
Bahar Behbahani, Let the Garden Eram Flourish, from the Let the Garden Eram Flourish series, 2016, mixed media on canvas. Courtesy of the artist. © Bahar Behbahani. Photo by Adam Reich.of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire. Museum purchase: Currier funds, 1947.3.
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We told you about Dartmouth’s new Hood Downtown back in September; now pay the gallery a visit for its second-ever show. Iranian artist Bahar Behbahani presents painting, installation and video work in this exhibit, a continuation of her “Persian Gardens” interpretations of Iran’s millennia of history. Free. Hood Downtown, 53 Main St., Hanover. (603) 646-2900; hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu
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The concept of retirement living has changed dramatically over the years, and now includes a staggering number of options for seniors preparing to make that change. “It’s really not about finding place to die, but finding a place to live and excel in your retirement years,” says Ben French, marketing manager at RiverWoods. Collecting useful information can prove to be an invaluable asset, so we reached out to industry experts who work with seniors on a regular basis to get answers to some frequently asked questions. Here’s our panel of experts: • Tina Partridge Vincour, Director of Senior Services and Lifestyle, Calamar Communities • Lynda Brislin, Executive Director Windham Terrace • Benjamin Siracusa Hillman, Chair of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Group, Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. • Cathleen Toomey, Vice President of Marketing, RiverWoods Group • Ben French, Marketing Manager, RiverWoods • Wendy Sage-Matsis, Marketing Director The Courville Communities • Paul Charlton, Director of Marketing, Taylor Community
PLANNING FOR FUTURE CARE Q. How have retirement communities and senior living facilities changed in the past few years? Cathleen Toomey: “This generation of retirees has much greater expectations of retirement than any prior generation. They are generally more well-traveled, are healthier and have more hobbies and interests. Their interest and participation in fitness is much more significant than other generations. Additionally, they will live longer than any prior generation, with more complex diseases, which can be costly, given the current health care environment. We know that 75 percent of folks over 65 will need long term care at some point, but few people think about it and plan ahead.” Tina Partridge Vincour: “They are vibrant, active communities with residents living life to the fullest, while contributing positively to the overall community they live in. There are more choices and different types of senior housing options to choose from. Both Bedford and Londonderry are
our ‘enhanced’ model communities with more amenities such as a 40 seat theater, services and large floor plans with high end finishes than our ‘classic’ model. Concord is our ‘classic’ model with more moderately priced apartments and a lighter level of amenities and services.” Q. How does someone decide what type of senior living arrangement is best for him or her? Cathleen Toomey: “The only way to understand if a community is right for you is to visit, meet the residents, learn about the contract and then assess if it feels right. We encourage people to come to campus for an educational event, and plan a short tour. The best accessory you can bring is an open mind — set aside what you may assume you know about senior living, and see it for yourself. Ensure you have a chance to have a meal or conversation with other residents, on your own, so you can ask questions.” Tina Partridge Vincour: “Location is very important, and as such, is top on our list when considering any new location for our communities. All three of these locations (Calamar has communities in Bedford, Concord and Londonderry,) offer residents convenient access to medical services, shopping and highway access.” Q. What’s an important piece of advice for someone beginning to investigate retirement living and future care? Wendy Sage-Matsis: “Keep an open mind. Change is never easy. We’ve seen transitions be easier than they imagined it would be, while others took a long time. There is no single recipe for every person, so it’s best to just take it as it comes. We’ve asked families not to visit for the first 3-4 days so they can settle in, and we’ve also recommend a respite stay before eventually making the move final. I think it’s best to keep an open mind and trust wherever you may be living to help you figure it out.”
LEGAL MATTERS Q. What kind of estate planning can be done to shelter assets from nursing home costs? Benjamin Siracusa Hillman: “A number of planning techniques remain possible provided that one is at least 60 months [five years] away from needing
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Medicaid assistance to help pay for nursing home care. Planning techniques available in this period of time are plentiful, including outright transfers [gifting] of assets to family members, the transfer of financial assets [though not, in New Hampshire, one’s primary residence] to an irrevocable trust with retention of an income interest, and the transfer of a remainder interest in one’s home with retention of a life estate. When considering any transfer, the implications of capital gains taxes and gift taxes must also be considered, as well as the fact that certain forms of gifting will result in the loss of control over the asset. “Attempting to obtain Medicaid assistance within 60 months of such an asset transfer will result in a penalty period, unless an exception applies. In crisis mode, that is, when care is imminently needed, options are more limited. For married couples in particular, though, a number of options remain viable. These include the ability to transfer assets between spouses without imposition of an asset transfer penalty, and the ability to reduce assets to the threshold necessary to qualify for Medicaid by having an at-home spouse ‘spend down’ assets for the benefit of himself or herself [including, for example, paying off a mortgage or other debt, repairing a home, purchasing a new home, fixing or purchasing a new car, prepaying funeral expenses], or by converting countable assets into a non-countable stream of income through the purchase of a Medicaid compliant annuity.” Q. What is the timeline for such planning? When should I begin? Benjamin Siracusa Hillman: “Transfers of assets, including but not limited to outright gifts of assets, the giving away of a remainder interest in one’s home with retention of a life estate, or the transfer of assets into an irrevocable trust, must take place at least 60 months [five years] before Medicaid assistance to help pay for nursing home care is needed. Any attempt to obtain such assistance within 60 months of a transfer will result in a penalty period, unless an exception applies.” Q. If that timeline has passed, can I still do something to protect my assets? Benjamin Siracusa Hillman: “Yes. Certain types of asset transfers, such as asset transfers to an individual’s spouse, to a child who is blind or permanently and totally disabled, or to certain types of trusts for a spouse, disabled child, or other disabled individual under 65 years of age, are exempt from the five year lookback period. Moreover, not all planning techniques involve asset transfers. Even when funds must be “spent down” to qualify for Medicaid, there are typically options other than spending them on care.”
“I haven’t seen Mom smile this much in years.”
“As Mom aged, we thought it best if she stayed in her home. We were wrong. Even with hours of home care, Mom wasn’t thriving. She needed more. She especially needed more socialization—not isolation. And more reliable care too. So she made the move to Windham Terrace. She truly loves her elegant new home! Life is more complete with lots of friends and activities, chef-prepared meals, daily care, medication management, and even transportation to appointments and outings. I visit her often, so I know Mom is happier and more relaxed now… and I am too. We only wish she’d moved sooner.”
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CONTINUING CARE CONSIDERATIONS “Assisted living and Continuing Care Retirement Communities [CCRCs] are two very different things,” Cathleen Toomey, vice president of marketing at the RiverWoods Group says. “One of the challenges is explaining the difference between retirement communities and CCRCs — and how you have to know the difference between the communities you’re looking at.” CCRCs are offered in three types of contracts: Type A, which typically includes housing, residential services and amenities, including unlimited health care services at little or no increase in the monthly fee; Type B, which is typically offered at a lower entrance and monthly fee, and limits health care services accessed without an increase in the monthly fee; and Type C, which is essentially a fee-for-service contract, including similar housing, residential services and amenities, but requires residents to pay market rates for health services.
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Q. What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)? Paul Charlton: “The model, which has been around for a while, basically provides a full continuum of care. People move into an independent living situation — a cottage or an apartment, which is truly independent — and they come and go as please. Their needs for today are addressed, but with the understanding that there’s a contract in place so that if you or your partner should ever need or want higher levels of care, you are ensured access. It’s something to have in place as we age and life changes. A big piece of it is peace of mind for children and family members, who know you will be well taken care of, and they’ll know the quality of care you will be receiving.” Ben French: “The beauty of a CCRC is the peace of mind it brings. You don’t know necessarily what your health situation will be down the road, but with a CCRC you know what the cost will be should you need skilled nursing or assisted living care.” Q. When should someone consider a CCRC? Cathleen Toomey: “The advantages of choosing a CCRC are many. Residents enter when they are independent and have the ability to receive more care and support if and when they need it, right within the community. CCRCs typically offer three levels of care: independent, assisted living, and nursing care/skilled nursing or memory care. When you live at a CCRC you know where you will be getting your care, who will be delivering that care, and what it will cost — and it will be certainly less than market cost. Most CCRCs offer private rooms in their health care centers, and it’s an easy walk down the hall for friends and family. As an independent resident, you benefit from [typically] one meal a
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day, housekeeping, inside and outside maintenance and transportation, so you have more time to make friends and pursue what you love to do.” Q. Are there specific circumstances where someone should consider a CCRC facility over a traditional senior living facility? Paul Charlton: “Certainly if somebody has a reason to believe that they have a higher likelihood of needing care in the future, I would do that as an insurance piece. If someone has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, that would be one reason. I think that if someone wants to make sure they’re not going to burden their kids with having to take care of them in later years, putting this in place means the care will be all set. Conversely, for people who don’t have family, this is a good model for them as well. If someone is living independently and their circumstances change, they might not have adult children to help with the next transition. If they’re here, we can take care of that.”
THE MOVING PROCESS Q. What advice can you give to seniors preparing to move? Ben French: “What we’ve discovered from talking to people, is that they are often held hostage by their home — their stuff, so we recommend that
people start taking stock of the stuff early. Think about what you really need in retirement, and what you may be holding on to for your kids. Find out if they really want those things. People have storage units that they’ve kept for 20 years for their kids, only to find out the kids aren’t interested in that stuff. One thing we often hear from people is how liberating that downsizing process can be. They’re free to travel at the drop of a hat, and they don’t have to worry about things like snow removal or housekeeping. Life is going to change as we get older, and one of keys for seniors is to choose their change. They can maintain independence and avoid being in a situation where family members are making decisions for them down the road.” Q. How does the reality of the moving process compare with common misconceptions? Lynda Brislin: “Seniors are sometimes under the impression that all communities are the same and that they offer the same levels of care, the same standards, or the same accommodations. This is most definitely untrue. They’re sometimes afraid that they will lose their freedom or Independence and that remaining in their home is the best place to live as you age. In actuality, it is the environment which provides safety, more freedom and conve-
nience along with more care and certainly less stress or worry than perhaps staying alone in your home can provide. Another misconception is that you will lose connections with family or friends. The reality is that families and friends visit more frequently, and those visits are more enjoyable as they’re not providing care that was needed before moving into a community.” Wendy Sage-Matsis: “I think the biggest misconception is that they’ll lose their independence. They’ve built their lives and homes and maybe raised children. It’s truly feel like that final piece of leaving home and moving to a facility and losing a piece of themselves. Interestingly, I think that most individuals who make the move feel rejuvenated when move to senior living — whether it’s assisted or independent living. They’re around people, they’re socializing, they’re participating in activities and they’re having meals with groups of friends. And it’s all done, they don t’ have to worry about anything.” Q. How does someone decide what type of senior living arrangement is best for him or her? Ben French, RiverWoods: “I think when it comes to seniors deciding where and how to live, the best advice is to plan early. Neglecting to plan ahead risks leaving decisions on where they’re going to
Your Life. YOUR COMMUNITY. At Taylor, you can experience retirement the way you want, while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit, friendly community. Here, neighbors look out for one another, opinions are valued and opportunities are many. And you’ll be encouraged to embrace each day more fully – with the freedom of maintenance-free living, easy access to all the Lakes Region has to offer, and a continuum of care that ensures peace of mind for the future. Jack and Dana Armstrong moved from Plymouth to a spacious custom cottage at Taylor. n
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live to family members who don’t necessarily know what their loved ones want. Seniors should also bring in their team of legal and financial advisors make their wishes known in a legally binding document. The second key is for people decide what’s important to them, whether it’s being close to family, maintaining a financial legacy, having the ability to travel — those are all considerations that can be made early. It’s not just about health care, which is a common misconception.”
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ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE Q. What services are available for a client who may be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia? Paul Charlton: “If someone has very early stages of dementia, or they are a couple, they’ll be perfectly fine in an independent living situation where one can assist the other. If it’s someone whose dementia or memory loss has moved beyond that, they can move into an assisted living situation. I would say maybe as much as half of the population in assisted living has cognitive issues, and we have staff on duty 24 hours a day. That’s where someone mid-stage could live. If someone is at risk of wandering — and not everybody’s dementia manifests this way, though it is not uncommon — we have a secure memory care unit. The environment is specifically set up for people with a more advanced stage of dementia.” Lynda Brislin: “Millstone Inn is a smaller, personal wing — within the same overall community – separated by a keypad code which prevents wandering of those who may have this symptom as part of their dementia. It is a specially-designed, lovely and secure unit with an outdoor enclosed courtyard as well as a large, bright three season sunroom. The goal of our Millstone Inn is twofold — to provide a sense of security and belonging through specially trained staff, within surroundings which look and feel like home; and to add quality-of-life through a daily routine which incorporates music, laughter, smiles and exercise along with conversation, creativity and reflection.” Wendy Sage-Matsis: “We offer dementia programing, and we’re training staff members, from nursing staff to dietary staff to activities staff and maintenance. They’re all being trained in dementia programing — everything from understanding the disease to knowing different triggers and learning different ways to help that person at that time. Whether it’s specific programming throughout day, activities designed for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. As far as services, we’ve individualized the programs offered to each person because the disease runs the gamut.”
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Bubbles and oysters at Row 34 Find a great selection of oysters at Row 34, including their eponymous Row 34. This select oyster was the inspiration for the Island Creek Oyster Bar and its Fort Point Row 34 Boston location. The Portsmouth location’s raw bar also includes smoked scallops, mackerel pâté and tuna crudo. The dinner menu offers salmon with lentils and Brussels sprouts ($26), swordfish with cremini mushrooms and a risotto cake ($28), roasted chicken ($24) and a flat iron steak ($29). Add on a fried oyster for $4. An oyster tasting to start your meal is a
must, and something from the nice selection of white and sparkling wines is an excellent way to complement this first course. Ring in the New Year with oysters, caviar and champagne. On New Year’s Eve, owner Jeremy Sewall offers his annual pairing of Ossetra caviar and NV Krug Grande Cuvée champagne — at cost — for this one night only. In addition to the regular menu, special items include twice-baked potatoes stuffed with caviar, traditional caviar service, potato latke with smoked salmon and Ossetra caviar and duck egg salad with caviar on toast. Happy New Year! NH
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STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — Steak and fresh seafood are specialties, but other dishes are available such as the longtime favorite, lobster macaroni and cheese. Excellent wine list. $$–$$$ L D
Pasquale’s Ristorante
ITALIAN 145 Raymond Rd., Candia; (603) 483-5005; 87 Nashua Rd., Londonderry; (603) 434-3093; pasqualeincandia.com; $–$$ L D New location in Londonderry
Pig Tale H
PIZZERIA 449 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 864-8740; pigtalepizza.com; $–$$ L D
Republic H
MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe.com; $–$$$ L D
Shira Kiku
ASIAN 13 Broad St., Nashua; (603) 882-8644; kikunh.com; $–$$ L D (
Stella Blu
TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D
Surf Restaurant H
SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D b
Tek-nique
NEW AMERICAN 170 Rte. 101, Amherst; (603) 488-5629; restaurantteknique.com; $$-$$$ D b
Tuscan Kitchen H
ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b
Villaggio Ristorante H
ITALIAN 677 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 627-2424; villaggionh.com; $–$$ L D (
SEACOAST 5 Thai Bistro
THAI 40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8871; 5thaibistro.com; $–$$ L D
7th Settlement
BREW PUB 47 Washington St., Dover; (603) 373-1001; 7thsettlement. com; $–$$ L D
Applecrest Farm Bistro H
FARM-TO-TABLE 133 Exeter Rd.; Hampton Falls; (603) 926-3721; farmbistro.com; $–$$ B L
Black Trumpet Bistro
INTERNATIONAL 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (
Brazo
LATIN 75 Pleasant St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0050; brazorestaurant. com; $$–$$$$ D (
ket.com; $–$$ L D
The Pasta Loft H
PIZZA/ITALIAN 220 East Main St., Hampstead; (603) 378-0092; 241 Union Sq., Milford; (603) 672-2270; pastaloft.com; $–$$ L D
Revolution Taproom and Grill
GASTRO PUB 61 North Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com; $-$$ L D
Ristorante Massimo
ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D (
Row 34
SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh. com; $-$$$ L D b (
Rudi’s
NEW AMERICAN 20 High St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-7834; rudisportsmouth.com $$$-$$$$ L D b (
Shio H
CAVA
JAPANESE 2454 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 319-1638; shiorestaurant.com; $-$$ L D
Carriage House
SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D
TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D AMERICAN 2263 Ocean Blvd., Rye; (603) 964-8251; carriagehouserye. com; $$-$$$ D (
CR’s the Restaurant
AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant. com; $$-$$$ L D (
Cure
Surf Seafood H
Tinos Greek Kitchen H
GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; tinosgreek.com; $–$$ D b
LAKES Canoe
Dante’s Bistro
ITALIAN 567 Calef’s Hwy, Barrington; (603) 664-4000; dantespasta.com; $$ L D (
AMERICAN 216 South River Rd., Bedford; (603) 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 2534762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com — Great home-style cooking with an upscale flair from the same restaurant group as O Steaks & Seafood and Suna. $$–$$$ D (
Durbar Square Restaurant
Corner House Inn Restaurant
NEW AMERICAN 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D (
NEPALESE/HIMALAYAN 10 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0107; durbarsquarerestaurant.com $-$$ L D(
AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com $$ L D b (
Epoch
AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D (
NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (
Franklin Oyster House H
SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse. com; $-$$$ D
Crystal Quail
Faro Italian Grille
ITALIAN 7 Endicott St. N., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $$ D (
Garwood’s
Green Elephant H
AMERICAN 6 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-7788; garwoodsrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (
Louie’s H
BREW PUB 2415 White Mountain Hwy., West Ossipee; (603) 5392000; hobbstavern.com; $–$$ L D
VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D ITALIAN 86 Pleasant St., Portsmouth (603) 294-0989; louiesportsmouth. com; $$–$$$ D (
Mombo
INTERNATIONAL 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (
Moxy H
TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (
Oak House
AMERICAN 110 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-5893; oakhousenewmar-
Hobb’s Tavern & Brewing Co.
Kathleen’s Cottage
IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleenscottagenh.com; $–$$ L D
Lavinia’s
AMERICAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 253-8617; laviniasdining. com; $–$$$ D (
Lemongrass
ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D
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Local Eatery H
FARM-TO-TABLE 21 Veterans Sq., Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com; $–$$ D (
Mise en Place
ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (
The New Woodshed
AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ D
O Bistro at the Inn on Main
AMERICAN 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 515-1003; innnewhampshire.com/our-bistro — Elegant yet comfortable inn setting with a menu that features dishes in the same upscale comfort food theme as O Steaks and Seafood. $$–$$$ D
O Steaks & Seafood
STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — Steak and fresh seafood are specialties, but other dishes are available such as the longtime favorite, lobster macaroni and cheese. Excellent wine list. $$–$$$ L D
Tavern 27 H
TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ L D (
Wolfe’s Tavern H
NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-3016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (
MONADNOCK Bantam Grill H
ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (
Bellows Walpole Inn Pub
INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (
ough; (603) 876-3388; leeandmtfuji. com; $–$$ L D (
London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose.com;. $–$$ L D
Luca’s Mediterranean Café
Inn at Pleasant Lake
MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com; $$–$$$ L D (
PRIX FIXE 853 Pleasant St., New London; (603) 526-6271; innatpleasantlake.com; $58 D (
Marzano’s Trattoria
Latham House Tavern
ITALIAN 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-3636; marzanostrattoria. com; $–$$ L D (
TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern.com $–$$ L D
Nicola’s Trattoria
Lou’s Restaurant H
ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D
The Old Courthouse
NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D b (
Papagallos Restaurant
ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 3529400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D (
Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar
ASIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough.com $$–$$$ D (
Piedra Fina H
LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D (
Restaurant at Burdick’s H
FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D b (
The Stage H
AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D
Sunflowers Restaurant
NEW AMERICAN 21 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 593-3303; sunflowerscatering. com;. $-$$$ B L D b
Thorndike’s Restaurant & Parson’s Pub
AMERICAN/PUB The Monadnock Inn, 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn.com; $–$$$ D (
Waterhouse
Del Rossi’s Trattoria
AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b (
Elm City Brewing
DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE
ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D ( BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene; (603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing. com; $–$$$ L D
Fireworks
ITALIAN/PIZZERIA 22 Main St., Keene; (603) 903-1410; fireworksrestaurant.net; $–$$ D (
Fox Tavern at the Hancock Inn
TAVERN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com $-$$$ L D (
Fritz, The Place to Eat
AMERICAN 45 Main St., Keene; (603) 357-6393; fritztheplacetoeat.com; $ L D
The Grove
AMERICAN 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (
Harlow’s Pub
PUB 3 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-6365; harlowspub.com; $–$$ L D
Lee & Mt. Fuji
ASIAN 50 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 626-7773; leeandmtfujiatboilerhouse.com; 314 Main St., Marlbor-
Base Camp Café H
NEPALESE 3 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-2007; basecampcafenh. com; $-$$ L D
Bistro Nouveau
AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Ln., Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D (
Candela Tapas Lounge
TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D (
Canoe Club Bistro
AMERICAN 27 S. Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub.us; $–$$ L D (
Coach House
AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coach-houserestaurant;$ $–$$$$ D (
Flying Goose Brew Pub H
BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New
AMERICAN 30 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-3321; lousrestaurant.net; $-$$ B L D
Market Table
FARM-TO-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b
Millstone at 74 Main
AMERICAN 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b
Murphy’s
AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; murphysonthegreen.com; $$–$$$ L D b (
Peter Christian’s Tavern
TAVERN 195 Main St., New London; (603) 526-4042; peterchristianstavernllc.com; $–$$ L D b
Peyton Place
AMERICAN 454 Main St., Orford; (603) 353-9100; peytonplacerestaurant.com; $$ D (
PINE at the Hanover Inn
AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn. com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (
Poor Thom’s Tavern
TAVERN 19 Bean Rd., Meriden; (603) 469-3400; poorthomstavern.com; $–$$ D
Revolution Cantina
CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 504-6310; Facebook; $-$$ L D b
Stella’s Italian Kitchen
ITALIAN 5 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-4302; stellaslyme.com; $–$$ L D
Suna
AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — The latest by Chef Scott Ouellette and Andy Juhasz. Expect the same level of elevated fare along the lines of Ouellette’s famous lobster macaroni and cheese, award-winning sweet and sour calamari and much more. $$–$$$ D (
Taverne on the Square
AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com/home.html; $–$$$ L D
Three Tomatoes Trattoria
ITALIAN 1 Court St., Lebanon; (603) 448-1711; threetomatoestrattoria. com; $–$$ L D
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine
The Beal House Inn
DELI/PUB 2 W. Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-2661; thebealhouseinn.com; $$-$$$ D Under new ownership
Biederman’s Deli & Pub H
DELI/PUB 83 Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-3354; biedermansdeli. com; $ L D
Chef’s Bistro H
NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D
Gypsy Café
INTERNATIONAL 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant.com; $–$$ L D
Horse & Hound Inn
AMERICAN/TAVERN 205 Wells Rd., Franconia; (603) 823-5501; horseandhoundnh.com; $$–$$$$ L D (
Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub
NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (
Margarita Grill
MEXICAN Rte. 302, Glen; (603) 3836556; margaritagrillnh.com; $–$$ L D
Moat Mountain Smokehouse H
BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (
One Love Brewery H
BREW PUB 25 South Mountain Dr., Lincoln; (603) 745-7290; onelovebrewery.coml $–$$ L D
Rainbow Grille & Tavern H
AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com — Serving a variety of comfort food from seafood to ribs. The tavern serves appetizers, hearth-baked pizzas and sandwiches. $–$$ D (
Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub
STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D
Rustic River
AMERICAN 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D
Schilling Beer Co.
BREW PUB 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 444-4800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D
Shovel Handle Pub
PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D
Six Burner Bistro
AMERICAN 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro.com; $-$$ L D
The Snowvillage inn
NEW AMERICAN 136 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center; (603) 447-2818; snowvillageinn.com; $$$–$$$$ D (
The Wayside Inn
THAI 5 S. Main St., Hanover; (603) 277-9192; tuktukthaicuisine.com; $–$$ L D (
EUROPEAN 3738 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-3364; thewaysideinn.com; $$–$$$ D (
NORTH COUNTRY
BREW PUB Rte. 3, North Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh. com; $–$$ L
AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (
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Five reasons why you should try ice fishing (or not) BY FRED GEHRUNG
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f there’s one question that troubles every thinking person, it’s what goes on in those ice-fishing sheds or “bob houses” (or outhouses) you see on the ice when driving around New Hampshire’s lakes. Said one fisherman to me, “If I wasn’t doing this, I’d be just wasting time. It seems it’s not about where you are, it’s about where you are not. You’re not in a traffic jam. You’re not getting a hip replaced. You’re not at home with the damned cat.” There are five reasons to go ice fishing: the dump is closed; the Winnebago’s up on blocks; you’ve finished rotating your mud flaps; your wife listens to opera; and your mother-in-law slept over. Also, you want to stay in shape. Of course, you have to decide what you want your shape to be. The calories burned by an ice fisherman sitting on his stool holding a
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fishing pole all afternoon are roughly equal to what you burn turning on a light. But that’s without a fish on the line. Now, add a fish! Whoa. The fat melts away. And you’re having the time of your life — sitting with your fishing rod alongside a hole in the ice in freezing weather. What this tells you is that there never will be a great ice-fishing novel written. You can see the allure. You can even find guys in their homemade man caves with no bait on their hooks. That says it all. Peace at last. A chore-free zone. Show me one ice-fishing shack with a Post-it on the wall. (Except for maybe one that says, “Bait hook.”) Basking in the warmth of your little stove, you can pick your ear or scratch whatever itches. Sweetie Pie won’t see it. You can say “bleep” whenever you feel like it. The correct bait is important. Do not use a
black-eared gooey moth or a fluttering bugmeister. Fish know both bugs are sound asleep in winter. I recommend minnows, worms and Polish sausage, the latter with fried onions and a Samuel Adams. Where was I? Actually, come meal time, your typical ice fisherman will whip up some coconut shrimp for starters, grill a piece of Mahi Mahi, drizzle it with lemon sauce and toss a Waldorf salad. Followed with a dessert of Bananas Foster. OK, fine, would you believe bologna sandwiches? There is but one thing to worry you — thaw. Typical warning sign number one: You come out of your ice shanty, and there across the ice where you left your pickup, you just make out an antenna sticking up through a hole. Number two: You come back with doughnuts and coffee, and your shanty is missing. NH
illustration by brad fitzpatrick
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