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Explore & Learn with the Hanover
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Features 44
Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth A quarter-century of care finds CHaD still going strong. by Nancy Fontaine
56 The Hanover Conservancy Protecting land & water in our community. by Anne Richter Arnold
66 The Lyme Inn
The best of the old and the new. by Karen Wahrenberger
56 About the cover: An intrepid explorer shows off streambed treasures near one of the 2018 Hanover Trails Challenge destinations. Photo by Courtney Dragiff.
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Departments 19 Editor’s Note 20 Contributors 22 Online Exclusives 24 Around & About
89 Living Well
32 Best Friends
96 Happenings
36 Good Neighbors
103 Advertisers Index 104 Hanover Talks
by Cassie Horner
Tips, news & furry facts. Honoring our heroes. by Susan Nye
76 Travel Time
Bohemian rhapsody. by Lisa Ballard
84 Smart Cooking
Warm up with cozy comfort food. by Susan Nye
Understanding age spots, moles, and more. by Katherine P. Cox
92 The Hood & The Hop
Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth. A calendar of events.
A moment with Megan Sobel, Hanover High School’s new athletic director. by Mike Morin
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Autumn Appreciation P HOTO BY I A N R AYM O N D
As clear, sunny days and cool, crisp nights move into the Upper Valley, we look forward to our favorite autumn activities. Many of us will enjoy hiking and biking, as well as attending local football and soccer games. It’s refreshing to pull out our best-loved sweaters once again and, after a busy day, snuggle under our thick, cushy comforters when we climb into bed. If you’ll be heading outdoors, check out the areas around Hanover that have been preserved and cared for by the Hanover Conservancy (page 56). From Mink Brook to Balch Hill, the Conservancy has been protecting land and water in our neck of the woods for 57 years. Consider volunteering to assist them in their ongoing efforts to help maintain our wonderful quality of life in the region. After an action-packed day, savor a delicious dinner at Ariana’s Restaurant at The Lyme Inn (page 66). Chef Martin Murphy’s delicious creations made with local ingredients are sure to delight every palate. Celebrating an anniversary or other special occasion? Make plans to check in to the Inn, which has been updated recently. Innkeeper Jack Elliott is a master at welcoming and pampering his guests, so treat yourself to an overnight stay soon. In this issue, we’re also catching up with the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD), now in its 26th year (page 44). Meet the dedicated professionals there and learn about their important work as well as what’s new at the facility. We are grateful to have this remarkable institution and its hardworking, talented people in our midst. As the waning summer reminds us, fall won’t last long, so make the most of it. Get outdoors, appreciate the season’s spectacular beauty, and be glad you live here. Stay up to date with local news and events at www.hereinhanover.com. Enjoy!
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ANNE RICHTER ARNOLD, WRITER Anne is a freelance writer living in New Hampshire. She writes for several magazines as well as the Portsmouth Herald. Anne is a voracious reader and self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys world travel, tennis, horseback riding, and hiking.
LYNN BOHANNON, PHOTOGRAPHER Lynn began her photographic career in Boston, studying at New England School of Photography, assisting commercial photographers, and color printing in photo labs. Originally from West Virginia, she worked her way north, finally landing in the hills of Vermont. Her current assignments include photographing people, products, and art.
NANCY FONTAINE, WRITER A writer, editor, and librarian, Nancy works at Norwich Public Library in Norwich, Vermont. She is also a book blogger and website manager and has been writing articles about the Upper Valley for the last several years. She lives in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband, and her hobbies include reading, quilting, skiing, and snorkeling.
IAN RAYMOND, PHOTOGRAPHER Ian has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for more than 30 years, and his studio, Raymond Photographic Imaging, is located in Laconia. Besides photography for magazines, catalogs, and brochures, he specializes in architectural photography and fine-art portraiture. Ian has served as chairman of the Sanbornton Energy Committee, as a state legislator, and as a renewable energy advocate.
KAREN WAHRENBERGER, WRITER SUSAN NYE, WRITER A corporate dropout, Susan left a 20-year career in international sales and marketing for the fun, flexibility, and fear of self-employment. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and cook. Susan’s work appears in magazines and newspapers throughout New England. Her favorite topics include family, food, and small business. When she’s not writing or cooking, Susan is hiking or biking near her New Hampshire home. 20
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AMBROSE CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC.
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ANNEMARIE SCHMIDT EUROPEAN FACE
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ARTISTREE/PURPLE CRAYON PRODUCTIONS
MASCOMA SAVINGS BANK
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & CO.
MB PRO LANDSCAPE
BENTLEYS
MORNINGSIDE ADVENTURE FLIGHT PARK
BIG GREEN REAL ESTATE
MOUNTAIN VALLEY TREATMENT CENTER
BLOOD’S CATERING & PARTY RENTALS
NATURE CALLS
BOYNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
NEELY ORTHODONTICS
BRAESIDE LODGING
NEW LONDON INN & COACH HOUSE
BROWN’S AUTO & MARINE
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CABINETRY CONCEPTS
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CALDWELL LAW
NORTHCAPE DESIGN BUILD
CARPET KING & TILE
NORTHERN MOTORSPORT LTD
DATAMANN
PERAZA DERMATOLOGY GROUP
DAVID ANDERSON HILL, INC.
QUALITY INN QUECHEE
db LANDSCAPING
RELAX & CO.
DEAD RIVER COMPANY
RENEWAL BY ANDERSON OF VT
DORR MILL STORE
RICHARD ELECTRIC
DOWDS’ COUNTRY INN
RIVER ROAD VETERINARY
DOWDS’ INN EVENTS CENTER
RODD ROOFING
ELITE CLEANING
ROGER A. PHILLIPS, D.M.D.
ENGEL & VOELKERS, WOODSTOCK
SIX LOOSE LADIES YARN & FIBER SHOP
ENNIS CONSTRUCTION
SURFACE SOLUTIONS
EVERGREEN RECYCLING
THE FARMER’S TABLE CAFE
FOUR SEASONS SOTHEBY’S
THE GRANITE GROUP, THE ULTIMATE
INTERNATIONAL REALTY GILBERTE INTERIORS GUARALDI AGENCY
BATH STORE THE HANOVER INN AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
HANOVER COUNTRY CLUB
THE WOODSTOCKER B&B
HANOVER EYECARE
THE WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT
HAZEN HILL CONSTRUCTION
TUCKERBOX
JEFF WILMOT PAINTING &
VERMOD HOMES
WALLPAPERING, INC.
WE’RE MAKIN’ WAVES
JOZACH JEWELERS
WHITE RIVER FAMILY EYECARE
JUNCTION FRAME SHOP
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Cassie Horner
E V E NTS I N TH E H ANO V E R ARE A
SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE
Nearly New Sales in Norwich
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or more than 50 years, the Nearly New Sale in Norwich has been a popular area event that raises significant funds for scholarships for Norwich students. The spring and fall sales, with a wide variety of gently used clothing, have a reputation for excellence and attract enthusiastic shoppers. “It is an intensive event held twice annually,” says Elaine Waterman, Norwich Women’s Club chair of the sales since 2004. Co-chair is Annette Brown. “It takes a lot of energy and efficient planning. The result is about
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$32,000 to $35,000 for scholarships. In the State of Vermont, our organization gives the most money in funding to students. We’re very proud of that.” The fall Nearly New Sale at Tracy Hall will take place this year on October 19 to 21. The grand opening is Friday night from 7 to 9pm. On Saturday from 9am to 4pm, items are full price. On Sunday from 10am to 1pm, everything is half price. Then from 1:30 to 3pm on Sunday, shoppers pay $15 for a bag they can then fill. Anything remaining goes to the LISTEN Thrift Store.
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Shoppers will find lots of women’s clothing and accessories, including wedding and prom gowns, “selling for a song.” There will also be a wide variety of children’s clothing and shoes from birth to preteen and menswear. The Nearly New Sales are comprised mainly of consignment items. For details about how to have your items in the sale, visit www .norwichwomensclub.org. All items are inspected by teams of volunteers who determine if clothing, shoes, and accessories meet the sales’ standards of “nearly new.” Over 200 volunteers
from all over the greater Upper Valley make this event a reality. The scholarship process is handled through the schools and VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation). Students can get information about the Norwich Women’s Club scholarships through their high school counselors. Students must live in Norwich, and there are forms to be filled out, along with an
essay process. The information is supplied by VSAC, without applicants’ names, to the Norwich Women’s Club scholarship committee to make the selections. “When the scholarships are handed out, I feel very proud to be part of this,” says Elaine. “It is a pleasure and honor, and such a part of the community. People look forward to the sales as an institution in our community.” H
Opposite: Shoppers browse the many racks of clothing. This page, clockwise from top left: Inspection volunteers go through items offered for consignment. Volunteers help the consignor price and tag accepted items. Co-chairman Elaine Waterman (left) looks over price tags of sold items. One shift of the 200-plus volunteers who make this sale happen. ONLINE EXTRA
Discover the history of the Nearly New Sale at www.hereinhanover.com.
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Left: Hannah Rommer applauds a student soloist. The Hanover High School Music Department presents formal concerts in November, March, and June, along with several other appearances throughout the community. Photos by Rick Read.
A LOCAL GIFT
Let the Music Begin
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annah Rommer, orchestra director for Hanover Public Schools, doesn’t remember a time when music wasn’t part of her life. She was raised in a musical family in Chester, Vermont, and grew up with interests that included contra dance and classical music. “First, I was singing at home and church,” she recalls. “Then I started fiddling in fourth grade and gradually learned to play a variety of instruments. The more I learned, the more I wanted to know.” At Middlebury College, Hannah majored in music. A highlight of her time as a student was the elective senior project focused on conducting. “I thought I would do something I was not necessarily going to do later in life,” she says. “It was a fantastic experience that I loved. I conducted a piece of music with the Middlebury College Orchestra, working with Troy Peters of the Vermont Youth Orchestra. After that, I knew I wanted to conduct better and more.” For a few years, however, Hannah went in a very different direction to earn money, working in the Middlebury College Costume Shop. She was also conducting in the community. To gain more education, she attended the Bard College Conservatory of Music’s conducting program,
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graduating with a master’s degree in Conducting. “In the last year of graduate school, I was thinking about work opportunities,” she recalls. “I always liked young people and teaching. Education jobs stood out, both in public and private schools, and I was hired in Hanover.” The orchestra program at the Hanover Public Schools offers students in grades four through twelve a variety of options. Hannah teaches strings and orchestra. The younger kids can take lessons in violin, viola, cello, and bass. The middle level can join a string orchestra. For high school students, the menu includes a symphonic orchestra and a chamber music program. About 120 to 130 kids take part, and Hannah would like to see string and orchestra opportunities extended to the Marion Cross School in Norwich. “Looking forward, that is my biggest priority,” she says. Regular concerts are an important part of the musical program. The elementary school in Hanover does two instrumental concerts for winds and strings. The Middle School puts on three, including joining the larger high school symphonic orchestra concert in the spring. The high school does three main concerts, along with several smaller offerings.
For Hannah, the rewards of her career are significant. “It’s very exciting,” she says. “The rewards are different for different age levels. For the younger kids, it’s the satisfaction of seeing their pride in what they do. For the middle school students, this is an excellent model for teamwork. Ensemble building is very social, and they have to work together and listen together. The high school students are learning to express themselves individually and are approaching major works of classical repertoire.” As orchestra director and strings teacher for grades four through twelve, Hannah has the advantage of working with students for nine years. “It’s very exciting to have the opportunity to see them change and grow and develop,” she says. “Hanover is lucky to have an orchestra program.” H
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Norwich Fair by Polly Forcier.
Norwich Pool by Mimi Sensenig.
CRAFTING LOCAL HISTORY
Norwich History Told in a Quilt
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orwich has a rich history, and the Norwich Historical Society shines a light on a variety of sources for understanding the past, ranging from architecture and old photographs to walking tours and workshops. An interesting look at history that is part of the collection is a large quilt with every block inspired by a historical building or place such as a schoolhouse, pool, church, or inn. The colorful fabrics were stitched together in a unique interpretation. The quilt dates back to the bicentennial of the United States in 1976 when members of the Norwich Women’s Club pieced it together. About 30 women took part in the project. The block representing the Norwich Fair was created by Polly Forcier and depicts the crowd watching a team of yoked oxen. The fair was started in 1949 by the Norwich
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Cutter-Jenne House by Ada Brown and Flossie Henry.
Seven Nations.
McKenna Barn.
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Congregational Church to raise money to build a parish hall. In 1964, other churches were invited to join in with profits shared among them. The fair featured a festive day with a parade, piebaking contests, an oxen pull, and a rummage sale. Quilter Mimi Sensenig evoked the energy and activity of the Norwich Pool, hearkening back to a donation of land downstream from the town reservoir. People helped build a wading area and dock, and a dam was built. The community of Lewiston was a happening place in the 1800s and early 1900s, thanks in part to the railroad with multiple mail and passenger trains passing through each day. Quilters Ada Brown and Flossie Henry show the CutterJenne House, one of the few remaining vestiges of the place’s history. These five quilt blocks are just a sampling of a quilt that preserves many memories of historical Norwich. To read more about the history of each block, visit www.norwichhistory.org. H
The Norwich Historical Society is open year-round, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 3pm. From June to October, the hours include Saturdays from 10am to noon. It is also open by appointment. Call (802) 649-0124 or email info@norwichhistory.org.
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BEST FRIENDS TIPS, NEWS & FURRY FACTS
Tubbies for Tabbies Internet cats may take to water, but most prefer to remain dry and do a pretty good job of staying clean on their own. But sometimes a bath is in order. Older cats may need hygiene help, as well cats who’ve gotten into mud or pine pitch. One method that may work with your cat involves limiting noise and a calm approach. First, brush kitty to remove debris and loose fur. If you can, clip claws a day ahead. On bath day, in your bathtub place two plastic dishwashing basins or buckets big enough for the cat to stand in. Gather a couple of large towels, a soft cloth and some cotton balls, and a tearless cat shampoo; ask your vet for a recommendation. Next, shut the door and fill both containers with warm water about two-thirds full. Add a couple of tablespoons of shampoo to the bucket closest to the faucet and swish it around to mix. Turn off bright lights and bring in kitty, closing the door quietly. Slowly and gently lower her into the tub with the shampoo. Lightly massage shampoo into her coat, paying close attention to any problem areas. Avoid water on her head; use the soft cloth or cotton balls to wipe around her face and ears. When she’s clean, gently move her into the clean-water container to rinse. Have a cup handy in case you need to pour water over her back to remove all the suds. Wrap her in the towel and gently dry the fur. Avoid using a hair dryer if you can.
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A Busy Autumn at the Upper Valley Humane Society Any day at an animal shelter is a busy one, but somehow, the caring professionals at UVHS have managed to plan the following events for area residents and their animal companions:
Shed Hunting If you haven’t heard of shed hunting, you might be puzzled at first. After all, sheds are almost always in your own
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backyard, right? This type, though, has
Spay/Neuter Clinic – 9/19/18
to do with training your canine pal to
Supply Drive, Bradford, VT
find antlers shed by deer. Bucks shed
Hannaford – 9/22/18
their antlers annually, and finding them
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is a treat for dogs and their human
Spay/Neuter Clinic, West Lebanon
friends alike.
Hannaford – 10/13/18 Supply Drive – 10/24/18 November A Night for Paws: Annual Benefit Auction – 11/3/18 Spay/Neuter Clinic – 11/14/18
NASHDA, or the North American Shed Hunting Dog Association, has as its goal creating a fun event for those who want to teach their dogs to find shed antlers. They even sponsor a World Shed Dog Championship Invitational in April. Some local dog
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Spay/Neuter Clinic – 12/12/18
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and your furry friend think this might be a great way to spend a day, check out www.sheddogtrainer.com to learn more.
DID YOU KNOW?
Horses’ eyes are on the sides of their heads, making it possible for them to see nearly 360 degrees at one time. They’d make good teachers!
Short on Space? Adopt a Mini Donkey Weighing in around 15 pounds at birth, miniature donkeys grow to be about three feet tall but can tip the scales between 200 and 350 pounds full grown. They have excellent memories, and they make great pets because they are affectionate and good with children. Mini donkeys and full-size donkeys have the same needs: plenty of hay, grain, fresh
water, and a fenced pasture plus a dry shelter. Like other pets, they require regular vaccines and veterinary care, and they should have their hooves trimmed every two to three months. Rather than being solitary animals, they are happiest when they have the companionship of other mini donkeys. And because they are so cute, it may be hard to stop at one! FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R 3 3
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Siamese, If You Please With a wide introduction to popular culture as a result of the movie Lady and the Tramp, the Siamese remains one of the most popular cat breeds in the US. This blue-eyed beauty is known for its vivacious personality. Siamese are talkative and curious, and generally good with kids and other pets, but they can be demanding and leery of strangers. It’s been said that they will greet strangers at the door and check them out before they are allowed to enter! These athletic, active felines need lots of toys and stimulation to keep them occupied. People-oriented, they don’t like being left alone for extended periods. If you work long hours, consider getting two; they’ll entertain each other when you’re gone. There are variations on the theme: besides the traditional “seal point,” other colors include chocolate, blue, and lilac seal points. With a short, sleek coat, one of their best aspects is their ease of grooming.
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GOOD NEIGHBORS BY
Susan Nye
PHOTOS BY
Ian Raymond
HONORING our HEROES Happy Birthday, United States Marine Corps
THE MARINE CORPS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE. While Americans honor all men and women in uniform, according to a 2014 Gallup poll, almost half the country puts the Marines on top as the US military’s most prestigious branch. Up and down the Upper Valley, unabashedly proud Marines agree. Is it any wonder that Semper Fidelis, or Semper Fi for short, is the Corps’ motto? For those who have forgotten their Latin, it means always faithful, and it expresses the strong esprit de corps of the men and women who have served in the Marines for almost two and a half centuries. Each November, the Marine Corps celebrates and honors that spirit of loyalty and camaraderie at the Marine Birthday Ball.
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SEMPER FI always fa i t h f u l
2017 GUEST OF HONOR: MASTER SERGEANT ANDREW SCOTT DESMOND AND HIS WIFE BROOKE.
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GOOD NEIGHBORS Political tension was high in the colonies when the Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775. In spite of Congress’s efforts, negotiations with Britain had stalled. Local militias were already battling the British in New England and New York, and relations were just as tense to the south. Congress agreed it was time to initiate a national military force. In short order, they formed the Continental Army in June, the Navy in October, and the Marines in November. General George Washington was named Commander in Chief. Created as America’s expeditionary force, the Marines were deployed for the first time in March 1776. Their target: British military supplies, including much needed gunpowder, cannons, and mortars. A Navy flotilla transported 220 Marines to the waters off Nassau in the Bahamas. The Corps made its first-ever amphibious landing, successfully completing the mission. From that first strike, the Corps has continued to serve on the front lines around the world to protect our country’s ideals and freedom. CONNECTING COMRADES IN ARMS Major General John A. Lejeune gave the order to observe the birthday of the Marine Corps for the first time in 1921. From that first celebration, a number of traditions have developed. In 1925, the event evolved into a black-tie ball, complete with dancing. An elaborate cake-cutting ceremony was added to the festivities in the 1950s. Traditionally, the oldest Marine in attendance receives the first slice of cake. He or she then hands it to the youngest Marine to symbolize the passing of knowledge from the old and wise to a new generation. The annual reading of Major General Lejeune’s original order, Marine Corps Order 47, as well as a message from the current Commandant are highlights of the evening. Rusty Sachs began hosting the Upper Valley’s Marine Corps birthday in 1975. A retired Captain, Vietnam veteran, and Purple Heart recipient, Captain Sachs grew up in Norwich and Hanover. After Vietnam, he returned to Norwich to study and then practice law. Over time, the celebrations
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have evolved from a burger and a beer in 1975 to the Birthday Ball. “It started as a way of connecting with fellow Marine vets in the area,” says Captain Sachs. He explains, “The Marines are the smallest branch of the military and have the highest morale. From your first day as a recruit, it’s pounded into you—the Marines take care of their own. We don’t let anyone fall to the wayside.” The annual get-together is an opportunity for area veterans to stay connected. Captain Sachs makes sure that the younger generation has the chance to meet these brave veterans. Each year, he invites some of the cadets from Norwich University. Eric Jones has been among these students. Now a graduate and Second Lieutenant stationed at Quantico, Eric says, “It was a great opportunity. It was good to meet older veterans. They have a wealth of knowledge and were generous in sharing it with us.” Beyond the Marines, Captain Sachs has extended the hand of friendship to all
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GOOD NEIGHBORS military branches. Every year, several Navy and Army veterans attend the Marines’ birthday party. Tom Hayes was a Commander in the Navy and flew helicopters in Vietnam. Although he now lives in Bedford, he likes to come north for the event in Hanover. He says, “There aren’t that many of us. We are all comrades in arms. I respect the job the Marines do.” HELPING VETERANS IN NEED About 10 years ago, Captain Sachs took the celebration a step further and turned it into a charity ball to benefit the Semper Fi Fund. Founded in 2003, the fund supports post-9/11 wounded and ill service members as well as their families. Taking a comprehensive approach, the fund helps with a full range of programs to cover financial, physical, and emotional needs. From financial grants to make a home handicap accessible, a service dog program, and Kids Camp to tackle secondary PTSD, the Semper Fi Fund has helped thousands of service men and women, their spouses, and families. Most years Hanover’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball generates between $30,000 and $50,000 for the Semper Fi Fund. With an all-time high of $80,000, 2017 was a banner year. Ball sponsors include the Byrne Foundation, local merchants, investment companies, and banks as well as a long list of individual donors. At every celebration, there are special moments, and 2017 was no exception. A young Elmer Brown enlisted in the Marines toward the end of World War II. Assigned to the Pacific, he served for only a short time. Like many service men and women, he was quickly dropped from the rolls as soon as the war ended. So quickly, in fact, that he never received his dress blues. Although now in his 90s, his fellow veterans remedied that with a gift of a well-tailored set of dress blues. The diminutive veteran stood proudly while his medals were pinned onto his new uniform. 42
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Each year, a Guest of Honor joins the festivities for an after-dinner speech. Guests have included generals and highly decorated combat heroes. Master Sergeant Andrew Scott Desmond spoke in 2017. Former helicopter pilot Lieutenant Colonel Kate Elizabeth Fleeger will speak in 2018. Since joining the Corps in 1997, Master Sergeant Desmond has celebrated the Marines birthday while on assignment in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. He says, “I’m not a pomp and circumstance kind of guy. However, recognizing and upholding the tradition of gathering together is important to me.” The highly decorated Master Sergeant retired last summer and now lives in Merrimack. For his remarks, Andrew shared some of the history of his work with the Marine Special Operations Forces. In addition, he spoke movingly about the importance of the Semper Fi Fund, not in theory but in reality for himself and his family. “When I gave the talk, I was just starting treatment for a traumatic brain injury,” says Andrew. Given the very nature of combat, traumatic brain injuries are common but not always diagnosed. He continues, “I’m lucky it was caught early. I’m even luckier that the Semper Fi Fund is here to help pay for several new treatments that are not covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.” H Find more information about the Semper Fi Fund at www.semperfifund.org.
THE 2018 MARINE BALL AT THE HANOVER INN Sunday, November 11 Lieutenant Colonel Kate Elizabeth Fleeger will be the Guest of Honor and speaker in 2018. A combat helicopter pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Fleeger is currently in charge of the panel assigned to choose the next presidential helicopter. For tickets and more information, contact the organizers at usmcbirthdayball@gmail.com. ONLINE EXTRA
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hen the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, better known as CHaD, turned 25
years old in 2017, the birthday was celebrated in style. On the anniversary of its dedication in June, a very special train set was added to the CHaD Outpatient Center on the sixth floor of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s Faulkner Building. The detailed display with a superhero theme was brought to CHaD by Paul Biebel, president of Prudent Living in Windsor, Vermont. And in September 2017, at the CHaD Storybook Ball fundraising gala, volunteers transformed Southern New Hampshire University’s Fieldhouse into a magical wonderland that celebrated a quarter of a century serving children’s health care needs.
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CONTINUING TO GROW CHaD may have concluded its 25th anniversary celebrations, but that doesn’t mean the organization is resting on its laurels. “We now provide care at 14 locations in 35 specialties to almost 70,000 children each year, and we are continuing to grow in meeting the needs of our region,” says Physician-in-Chief Dr. Keith Loud. The nature of health care delivery to children has changed over 25 years. “Immunizations have been hugely successful in decreasing the burden of illness and the need for hospitalizations. Polio is a well-known vaccine success from a prior generation, but vaccine progress has continued in the past decades as well,” Dr. Loud explains. “We also extended the paradigm to juvenile diabetes, and patients no longer need to be started in the hospital setting for milder cases.” As a regional pediatric care delivery system, CHaD is expanding, adding providers with a focus on locations like the Seacoast and Manchester, New Hampshire. Dr. Loud says, “Our state and region are not growing from a population standpoint, but we’re growing the breadth and depth of expertise in outpatient care,” thus meeting the population where it is
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Clockwise from left: CHaD Physicianin-Chief, Dr. Keith Loud. Staff and patients gathered for the official ribbon cutting of CHaD’s new inpatient unit. The new playroom in the CHaD inpatient unit is keeping kids doing what they love to do. A young patient enjoys some train time at Molly’s Place at the CHaD Family Center.
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Caped crusaders tall and small join the fun at the CHaD HERO.
and continuing to improve children’s health. “Ultimately, pediatric health care, if it is successful, wants to put itself out of business. If we get things right on the preventive side, we can decrease morbidity and mortality in the US.” AN INTEGRATED CARE MODEL Another way CHaD is advancing toward this goal is through a unique approach to delivering inpatient care at the Lebanon campus. Last March, CHaD integrated its Inpatient and Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) units, which were previously separate. Dr. Loud refers to this arrangement as an “acuity adaptive care model,” which means treating patients in the same room as they improve rather than moving them from unit to unit. “The new design allows CHaD to maximize the ability to provide supportive multidisciplinary, collaborative team care and increases efficiency and effectiveness by sharing resources,” he explains. “It brings CHaD’s nursing staff closer to the patient rooms, which is important because of the 48
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increased illness severity of CHaD patients since the unit was originally opened in 1991.” The renovations to the new inpatient unit, which took nearly two years and cost $2 million, raised mostly through philanthropy, were completed in March. This integrated care model could be attractive to other hospitals in rural settings that lack the density of pediatric patients to support a full-fledged children’s hospital. CHaD is one of the few such facilities in the country and the only children’s hospital in New Hampshire. According to Dr. Loud, “an area needs approximately 500,000 children in its service area to support a children’s hospital. We get close to that with the DHART helicopter service, but we are still in a very rural area.” A LOYAL COMMUNITY MAKES IT ALL POSSIBLE Thinking of location, Dr. Loud says he would like to “thank our Upper Valley neighbors for being such staunch, long-term supporters to be the smallest community in the FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R
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United States to host a full-fledged children’s hospital. Volunteers and the turnout for events like the CHaD HERO are major sources of philanthropy.” The community also provides “the staffing and expertise to provide the highest level of care,” he adds. This year’s CHaD HERO is scheduled for October 14. The HERO features a variety of family-friendly races highlighted by the HERO halfmarathon. All events will take participants—decked out in their superhero attire—through the area to finish on the Dartmouth Green in downtown Hanover, New Hampshire. While the heroes are on the course, friends, family, and spectators can take in the HERO festival on the Green including live entertainment. Last year’s event, which featured a half-marathon, a 5k run and walk, 25- and 50-mile bike races, and the “Cam’s Course” fun run, raised more than $870,000. In 2009, the HERO set a Guinness World Record by bringing together 1,016 superheroes in costume. (The record has since been surpassed but will never be forgotten.) What’s next for CHaD? “In today’s shifting healthcare environment it’s hard to predict. But for CHaD and its heroes, the sky’s the limit.” H
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League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Shop & CraftStudies Visit our Fine Craft Shop for locally handcrafted gifts that inspire and delight. We offer an ever-changing collection of jewelry, pottery, glass, prints, home décor, and more, each piece made one at a time by our talented juried members. CraftStudies offers an extensive program of classes and workshops for children and adults of all skill levels. 13 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH Shop: (603) 643-5050 Classes: (603) 643-5384 www.hanover.nhcrafts.org Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–3:30pm
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Chef/owner Bruce MacLeod has cooked in San Francisco, South Carolina, and Virginia, but his loyalties lie here in Vermont. Carpenter and Main features carefully prepared local ingredients in the French tradition. Two intimate dining rooms provide elegant dining, and a lively bistro features casual offerings and a fully appointed bar.
Visit Us at Our New Location An award-winning custom picture framing shop offering options for every budget, from ready-made frames and the new “Frugal Framing” line to full custom, handfinished frames that are works of art themselves. Voted “Best of the Best” picture framers in the Upper Valley nine years straight!
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Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry & Home Décor for Every Person, Season & Occasion
Visit Hanover’s premiere gift shop to find unique gifts for all the special people in your life . . . including yourself! Discover an array of treasures, including unique Dartmouth items, New Hampshire and Vermont mementos, toys for all ages, gifts for babies, tweens, men and pets, leather goods, sleepwear, jewelry, watches, candles, silk ties, home lighting, comfy throws, and much more! We look forward to being part of your Hanover shopping experience. We are happy to ship your treasures home for you! Now also open in the PowerHouse Mall! 28 South Main Street (next to Lou’s) Hanover, NH (603) 643-5388 www.lemontreegifts.com Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover Open Daily
Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery An Upper Valley tradition since 1947, Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery is proud to be a Certified Green Restaurant with a focus on locally sourced food products. Autumn favorites include cider donuts, pumpkin pie, and Oktoberfest specials. Event catering and custom cakes are always available! Breakfast served all day. 30 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-3321 www.lousrestaurant.com Mon–Fri 6am–3pm Sat & Sun 7am–3pm
Norwich Bookstore Reading for Pleasure & Reading for School “The little bookstore that you dream about” is how one new customer described the lively Norwich Bookstore. Thoughtfully chosen books—ranging from fiction to history, sports to gardening, and a large children’s section—are complemented by an eclectic selection of notecards, toys, and gifts. And join us for one of our entertaining and enlightening author events. 291 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-1114 www.norwichbookstore.com Mon–Sat 9am–6pm Thu 9am–8pm
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We’re Makin’ Waves Prep for that fall or winter getaway with our Buff & Bronze Special— luxurious exfoliation followed by a precise application of expertly formulated bronzing cream. And while you’re here, have our professional stylists update your look and color and show you trendy styles for fall. Our renovated spa suite is the perfect autumn and winter oasis with facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and more. Call (603) 643-1244 or stop in at 34 South Main Street in downtown Hanover to schedule your next appointment. You deserve it! 34 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-1244 www.WereMakinWaves.com Mon–Wed 9am–7pm Thu & Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–4:30pm
Canoe Club Canoe Club of Hanover is a central gathering place specializing in approachable, inviting food and inspired cocktails and wine. With a familiar neighborhood atmosphere, you can connect and relax while eating and drinking well. We are pleased to offer a seasonal menu, and we continually strive to source locally. For reservations, please call (603) 643-9660. 27 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-9660 www.canoeclubhanover.com
Matt Brown Fine Art Occupying the former location of Long River Studios, MBFA features work by residents of Lyme, New Hampshire, and Thetford, Vermont, past and present. Paintings, prints, and pottery, books and photographs, jewelry, cards, woodenware, watercolors, and free Wi–Fi. We show special exhibits that change every two months. We also offer a collection of color woodblock Kabuki actor prints by Utagawa Kunisada (1789–1865). 1 Main Street Lyme, NH (603) 795-4855 www.mbrownfa.com www.artsy.net/matt-brown-fine-art Fri & Sat 11am–6pm or by chance or appointment
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Cabinetry Concepts & Surface Solutions For both residential and commercial projects, Cabinetry Concepts’ design professionals can help create more functional spaces for kitchens, baths, laundry or mudrooms and offer the widest variety of cabinetry options, countertop materials and cabinetry hardware for any budget. Surface Solutions showcases the newest materials and designs to assist architects, designers and homeowners to create fresh and innovative looks in porcelain, glass, marble or natural stone for any surface. Mapei, Laticrete and Bostik setting materials and WEDI Shower Systems also available. Just off I-89, Exit 19 227 Mechanic Street Lebanon, NH (603) 442-6740 (603) 442-6750 www.cabinetryconceptsNH.com Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 9am–3pm
Tanzi’s Salon in Hanover Let our staff here at Tanzi’s welcome you to our salon by refreshing your current style or creating a new style for the season. We are a full-service hair and waxing salon open seven days a week with Sunday and evening appointments available upon request. Our stylists, Heather, Trina, Sarah, Yvonne, and Bonnie, have 10 to 32 years of experience in the industry. We look forward to seeing you here at 35 South Main Street in the heart of Hanover. Call for an appointment. 35 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-8400 Tanzis2017@gmail.com Open 7 days. Weekend and evening appointments available on request.
Relax & Co. Rentals | Caretaking | In-House Maintenance Services | Concierge Whether you’re staying for a week, a month, or a lifetime, the hospitality specialists behind Relax & Co. are reimagining life in the Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee area. From beautiful vacation rentals to full-service caretaking, in-house maintenance, and concierge services, we’re combining our expertise to offer something the area hasn’t seen before. The kitchen’s stocked, the house is clean, and the yard is perfectly maintained. Relax & Co. is your all-in-one resource for enjoying the Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee region to the fullest. Live Better. Relax More. 120 East Main Street Bradford, NH (603) 526-2436 Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm Sat & Sun by appointment
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f you like the way Hanover looks, with its rural feel and easy access to public green space, then you can thank the Hanover Conservancy. As the oldest local land trust in New Hampshire, founded in 1961, it has a long history of stewardship that remains strong, creating the Hanover we see today. For the past 57 years, the Hanover Conservancy’s (HC) mission has been twofold: to protect land and water in the Hanover community and to nurture a love for the natural world. Since its beginning, it has influenced the future of more than 2,000 acres of land in the Upper Valley, including in Lyme, Norwich, Plainfield, and Grafton, focusing on Hanover for the last quarter century. HC currently owns and manages five major natural areas in Hanover and holds protective conservation easements on over 550 more acres owned by others.
From left: Hiking the historic Wolfeboro Road in the Trescott Water Supply Lands. Hanover Conservancy Program Coordinator Courtney Dragiff documents wetland plants at the conserved Shumway Forest. Dramatic log bridge links trails at the Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
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Kristine McDevitt, president of the board, says, “When they think of the Conservancy, many people think of land protection, but we’ve also been hard at work introducing people to the various open spaces in Hanover.” BEGINNINGS AND A VISION Back in 1961, the Conservancy was started (as the Hanover Conservation Council) by five dedicated souls who wanted to make sure that Hanover was a beautiful and healthy place to live for generations to come. Executive Director Adair Mulligan explains, “Our founders realized that Hanover wouldn’t look like a place we would want to live in the future if they didn’t do something then. Because of their early
efforts, we have a healthier community today. That’s our job going forward—to help ensure Hanover remains a great place to live now and in the future.” The Hanover Conservancy is an independent, nonprofit membership organization, not affiliated with the town of Hanover or The Nature Conservancy. Since its inception, however, the group has often partnered with the town to ensure that many special places (Tanzi Tract, South Esker, and parts of Balch Hill among others) are now town-owned. Science, particularly climate change, is key as the organization looks forward with its Vision 2020 strategic plan, explains Adair. The Conservancy’s active land conservation program follows a detailed focus for each part of town since it varies in character
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Opposite, from left: Exploring a grotto at the Greensboro Ridge Natural Area. President Kristine McDevitt and former board member Sandy Chivers help clear the trail to the Conservancy’s Tunis Brook Mill Lot. This page, clockwise from top left: (two small photos) Kids discover vernal pool dwellers at the Greensboro Ridge Natural Area. Exploring the Mink Brook Nature Preserve, which was slated to become a 30+ lot subdivision before it was protected in 1999. Forest geographer Laura Conkey leads a Conservancy group to a cellar hole in the Trescott Water Supply Lands.
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Celebrating protection of the Mill Pond Forest on Moose Mountain are (from left) owners Kay and Peter Shumway, former HC president Nancy Collier, Executive Director Adair Mulligan, and owners Elisha and Anne Huggins. Inset: Trailhead sign.
from the Connecticut River to Moose Mountain. “Our goal is to strengthen resilience to the many effects of climate change, and that drives our conservation work,” she explains. “We work to protect wildlife habitat connections and water quality, as well as to mitigate the harm that can occur, for example, from flooding and erosion.” The quiet yet essential role that Dartmouth College has played in conservation over the years can’t be overlooked. All five founders were associated with the college, and it was the major donor behind protecting the 112-acre Mink Brook Nature Preserve. “The second focus of our mission,” says Kristine, “is getting people outside and understanding the possibilities that conservation lands offer. Whether it is a 15-minute trail walk or a multiday camping trip, exploring 60
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these lands sparks an appreciation of their importance.” To this end, the Conservancy and its volunteers devote much effort to caring for trails and, when needed, restoring natural habitat on its lands. CONSERVED LAND: A COMMUNITY RESOURCE Bringing people to natural places drives HC’s extensive public programming. Program Coordinator Courtney Dragiff explains, “You can’t love what you don’t know, so our events, trips, and school programs are aimed at introducing everyone we can to the incredible trails, streams, and wildlife in Hanover. Conserved land is a community resource, and Hanover’s beautiful landscapes, fresh air, and clean water are likely part of the reason you choose to live here.” Adair adds, “The heritage of our town is rich, and I want people to FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R
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understand the connection between the natural resources we have and the human history that has evolved as a result. As a matter of fact, the reason Dartmouth is here in Hanover today is because Rev. Eleazar Wheelock was offered land around Mink Brook with a mill privilege if he would site his college in this town. This area supported native tribes with its healthy forests and pristine waters before becoming a rural farming community. We offer cellar-hole tours to illustrate how land was managed in the past and why it looks the way it does today. “We are very science focused and are fortunate to have several Dartmouth science faculty members who lead field trips for us, such as vernal pool visits and geology tours; these make wildlife and the environment more accessible to non62
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scientists. Others conduct research on our land.” Events and outdoor trips are planned year-round by the volunteer Community Engagement Committee. These are free and open to the public. For busy people who can’t make a guided trip, the group offers downloadable “Hanover Hikes of the Month” with detailed directions allowing hikers to choose their own adventure on their own time. The annual Hanover Trails Challenge, a summer trail treasure hunt organized together with the town Parks and Rec Department and sponsored by local businesses, is a great option for families. New in the last year is Wednesday Wanders, an experiential outdoor after-school program for third to fifth graders. Upcoming fall trips in the works are a guided mindfulness walk FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R
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along Mink Brook, a leisurely paddle trip on the Connecticut, AT Family Hiking Day with Hanover Parks & Rec, and a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Greensboro Ridge Natural Area’s conservation. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE COMMON GOOD People make the HC, says Kristine. “We have wonderfully active board members who care about the Upper Valley, not just Hanover. Our volunteers include nearly 100 people from all walks of life. We are not part of town government, nor do we have a line item in their budget that supports our work, so we rely on membership, donations, and grants to accomplish our mission. We couldn’t do it without great community support.” Other organizations make HC’s mission possible as well. “The Town’s Conservation Commission has been a great longtime partner. Its trails committee has worked with us to clear and maintain trails and add footbridges so people can easily access them. Our success is due to partnerships with other entities that care about the area, including the Upper Valley Trails Alliance, the Upper Valley Land Trust, and Dartmouth College.” “We are proud of our long tradition of stewardship,” says Adair. “We are here for our community for the long term. As a one-town land trust, we know it deeply and well. We know the neighbors, how the land and waters behave in storms, what wildlife thrives here. We hope that the community knows us as well, supports us, and, most importantly, gets to know and enjoy these lands that we protect for future generations.” H
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Lyme Inn manager Jack Elliott refers to Lyme as “a living town”—one of those few remaining towns that still hold together like a big family. He adds, “We know each other’s dogs’ names.” He and his attentive staff (a few recruited from his soccer team) create a small-town oasis at the Inn, which faces the Lyme Green and the Lyme Congregational Church built in 1812. “We are in the business of providing a nest for people while they are away,” he says.
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CHARACTER AND LUXURY Built in 1809, the Inn was renovated down to the studs in 2011, but it retains the charm of another era. Jack and his two partners purchased the Inn in 2014 and added a conference room too. Original hand-hewn beams in the suites and a stone foundation, as well as the original green shutters, provide the character of the historic building, while the private marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and glass showers in guests’ rooms offer luxury. The furniture throughout is a mixture of antique and opulent modern New England. Whimsical paintings of large-eyed cows and a corner chess set decorate the common area. Gardens and a terrace allow for relaxing and enjoying birdsong. Everything is sparkling clean, including the wide wooden floorboards that, notably, do not creak. The guest-room walls have three sheets of drywall for sound proofing, and a new elevator leads to the 14 rooms on the second and third floors, which have wildlife-themed artwork, flat-screen TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi. A PERFECT LOCATION The customer satisfaction ratings for the Inn are the highest in the entire Upper Valley area and in the top 2 percent of the country. Nowhere in the Upper Valley can such high-end guest rooms (with Ariana’s breakfast buffet included) be found at such reasonable rates. The easy 20-minute drive from Hanover passes Christmas tree and turkey farms as well as views of the Connecticut River. The Inn has nearby opportunities for ice skating, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing and is a 10-minute drive from Dartmouth Skiway. Swimming is available at Post Pond, and cyclists are attracted to some of the most scenic gravel roads in the country.
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Clockwise from top left: Original artwork enhances the guest living room. View of the lobby and business center. Innkeeper Jack Elliott. The popular Dartmouth Suite. The Inn features marble bathrooms with soaking tubs in the suites.
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CHEF MARTIN MURPHY’S “ G R E AT F O O D E X P E R I E N C E ” GETS A NEW HOME
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he fine-dining experience of the legendary Ariana’s Restaurant has moved and expanded in a location that is more convenient for most Upper Valley residents. Chef Martin Murphy and his entourage have set up residence in the Lyme Inn as of January 2018, moving south from the Bunten Farmhouse Kitchen in Orford, New Hampshire. While Chef Martin looks back fondly at his time at the small farm, he notes that the drive was a challenge for most Upper Valley residents, especially in the winter. “It has been a positive move for both of us,” he says, referring to the Inn and his restaurant. “We have more than doubled our business. It is a beautiful space and location.” In turn, the Inn’s phone is always ringing, with some people coming to stay at the Inn, according to Miranda, the front desk clerk, just to eat at Ariana’s. She recommends people book reservations at least a week in advance, especially for larger parties.
THE INTEGRITY OF THE INGREDIENTS Chef Martin has worked in the restaurant business for 40 years, including in Maine and Florida. He comanaged Stella’s Restaurant in Lyme for several years before opening Ariana’s in Orford in July 2011. He says he realized “the goal of his life” when he opened his own restaurant and named it after his daughter, Ariana. The chef has gained a loyal customer following stemming from his belief that fine dining is about the integrity of the ingredients. He focuses on farm to table dining, using fresh vegetables and meats from local farms. He gets his lamb from Epic Acres, veal from Robie Farm, and beef from Tensen Farm. Since his culinary style is basically Mediterranean and he enjoys working with fish, he looks to the Gulf of Maine as his New England source for sustainable seafood ingredients. He “embellishes” his meat and fish dishes with sauces, local mushrooms, and vegetables from Echo Hill Farm and Root 5 Farm, but he believes it is all about the main ingredient. “I make all of my sauces from scratch, which is labor intensive, but I love them,” he adds. 70
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Clockwise from left: Back dining room features wood beams. Chef Martin. Tuna tartare on arugula with sea salt and truffle. Ariana’s features a full bar. Portico entrance features the lawn and garden outside Ariana’s.
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Clockwise from right: The comfortable front garden room. Blackened sea scallops with an orange chili butter sauce, polenta, and black beans. Pork dumplings with kimchi and lime chili sauce. Charcuterie platter.
Chef Martin also likes to be creative and wants Ariana’s “to be a place for everybody.” So the second menu page is called “Tonight’s Additions” and changes every two to five days. He adds, “This is where I really play.” CREATIVE OFFERINGS FOR EVERY DINER “In reality, we have two menus,” he explains. “The signature vegan and gluten-free dishes on the fixed menu will never leave. They are crowd favorites. We get a lot of positive feedback from vegetarians.” The fixed menu includes a warm spinach salad, mushroom crepes, a vegan tamale, vegan curried rice, a shrimp dish, and a chicken dish. But Chef Martin also likes to be creative and wants Ariana’s “to be a place for everybody.” So the second menu page is called “Tonight’s Additions” and changes every two to five days. He adds, “This is where I really play.” Two to three meat dishes are offered in addition to fish or lobster dishes, and there is a filet mignon about 80 percent of the time. With “Tonight’s 72
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AN EXCITING AND ENERGIZING CHALLENGE Although Chef Martin is excited and energized by his new endeavor at the Lyme Inn, he concedes that doubling his business has been a lot of work. He has also had to double his staff, which initially “created a huge learning curve.” For him, employees are as important as the customers and are like family, so finding and training so many at one time has been a challenge. He is grateful to have his former comanager from Stella’s, Maggie Schemmel, still working as his right-hand woman. She oversees the staff and is “the general” of the kitchen. Because of the increased business, Chef Martin has less time now to come out and talk to his customers, the one major aspect of the move that he regrets. He has to spend three to four hours a night “doing aerobics” in the kitchen—maintaining the consistency and attention to detail his customers expect. He says, “I take a lot of pride in what I do.” Chef Martin knows that ultimately he will have trained the right people to work the line at night so that he can focus on the “creative planning” part of the job. He is taking care of himself, though, and exercising and eating right because he says he plans to spend the rest of his life where he is now. “We put together real food with real people. It means a lot to all of us,” he says. H
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Prague, the traditional center of Bohemian culture and the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of those cities. Many Americans still picture the Czech Republic, and by default, Prague, draped in gray and struggling to modernize after four decades as part of the former Soviet bloc. However, communism could not suppress this city’s vibrance, nor could the Nazis, the Austrian Hapsburgs, or any prior foreign conquerors. And there were many. Celtic tribes first settled in what’s now Prague around 500 BC.
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Clockwise from top: View of the broad Moldau River from Charles Bridge. A palace guard at Prague Castle. The gothicstyle St. Vitus Cathedral. A neighborhood in the old city with classic pastel buildings along a stonepaved street.
PRIORITIZING PRAGUE A trip to Prague had long been on my bucket list, thanks to my well-traveled mother. Shortly after the Velvet Revolution in 1989, when the communist regimes of Eastern Europe collapsed, she traveled to this Bohemian center. The intricate, colorful crystal glasses, vases, and candlesticks she brought home sparkled like rubies and sapphires on special occasions. For years, she waxed poetic about the beauty of the place, which, unlike other major cities in Eastern Europe, had survived World War II relatively unscathed. “You must go to Prague,” she urged, shortly after she returned. I was a 20-something professional skier living in Hanover at the time. I traveled to Europe several times a year, though back then my trips were mainly to mountain resorts in Austria, Italy, and France. If I took the time to visit a city, it was typically Munich during Oktoberfest or mainstream must-sees like Paris, London, and Rome. Ironically, it was ski racing that got me to Prague 27 years later. While competing on the international masters circuit, I had a day off between races in Cortina, Italy, and Pec pod Snezkou in the Czech Republic. The Czech ski area was only two hours from Prague—my chance to visit “the city of a hundred spires” had finally come.
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of the hotel surprised me. Though under $100 a night, it was located in the heart of the old city. The décor was a marvel of marble, polished brass, and glass—the picture of Old World elegance. However, I didn’t loiter long enough to enjoy it. I quickly departed to take in whatever I could in the waning daylight. Within a block, I came to the imposing Powder Tower. Built in the 15th century as part of Prague Castle’s defenses, it originally marked the start of the 1.4-mile “Coronation Path” (main road) to Prague Castle. Later, it became the workshop of the bell maker who cast the bells for the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral inside the castle walls, which still houses ke market. Fruit at the Havels the Bohemian crown jewels and the tombs of the Bohemian saints and kings. After window shopping at several crystal stores, I veered into a narrow passage and found a friendly tavern. Czechs love their beer. Pilsner Urquell, one of the better-known beers in Europe, is brewed in the Czech Republic. What better introduction to Prague than a pint of pilsner! OLD TOWN SQUARE The next morning, I walked through the Old Town Square en route to the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. I could have spent the entire day at the square. The Old Town Hall, several palaces, cafés,
PLANNING A TRIP TO PRAGUE When to go: Year-round. Peak season is May to June when many major festivals take place. April and October are less crowded, but the weather is still nice. Money: The Czech Republic is part of the European Union but retains its own currency, the Czech crown. Prices are usually quoted in both Euros and crowns. Get local currency through ATMs. Credit cards are widely accepted. Passport/Visa: Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival. A visa is not required for American citizens. Tipping: 10 percent is the standard for hotels, restaurants, and taxis. Beer etiquette: It’s considered impolite to pour the dregs from your last glass of beer into your next one. Recommended guidebooks: Prague & the Czech Republic (Lonely Planet); Prague SelfGuided Walks: Old Town (BE Publishing); National Geographic Traveler: Prague and the Czech Republic, 2nd Edition
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Boats carrying cargo and passengers periodically cruised by. A bevy of swans congregated along the shore by a park, nudging people to share their lunches. I imagined a bygone era when horses, carts, and carriages carried people and wares from one side of the river to the other. The Charles Bridge was as much the historic heart of Prague as the Old Town Square and Prague Castle. PRAGUE CASTLE The castle was massive and unusual. Rather than one regal structure, it was a conglomeration of spires, palaces, and other imposing buildings, as if each Czech monarch since the ninth century had built an opulent addition. Lacking knowledge in the finer points of Czech history, Prague Castle overwhelmed me. After taking in the view of the city with its multitude of red-tiled roofs, I treated myself to an ice cream–filled trdelnik, a cinnamoncoated doughnut-like cone, from one of the small snack shops by the castle wall. I felt reinvigorated. I capped the day with another spontaneous whim. On the way back to my hotel, inspired by Prague’s reputation as one of Europe’s musical hubs, I walked into Smetana Hall. Mozart was first discovered in Prague, which was also home to the renowned romantic composers Antonin Dvorak and Bedrich Smetana, for whom the hall was named. Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons was about to start. As I listened to one of my favorite pieces of classical music, performed flawlessly by six violinists, a cellist, a bass player, and a keyboard player, I marveled at my good fortune to finally come to Prague. The city is a Bohemian rhapsody of traditions and culture that makes it a must-see for any European traveler. H
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OVEN-BRAISED CHICKEN CACCIATORE Serves 8 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 2 tsp dried Italian herbs, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 oz whole mushrooms, trimmed and halved or quartered 3 cups (28–30 oz can) crushed tomatoes 2 cups or more chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine 12–16 oz fresh (peeled and trimmed) or frozen pearl onions 6 carrots, peeled and chopped 8–12 cloves garlic, trimmed, peeled, and left whole Optional: Add ½ to 1 cup of black, mixed, or kalamata olives 1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Place a casserole or roasting pan large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer in the oven for 10 minutes. 2. Sprinkle the chicken with half of the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken, skin-side down, in the hot pan. Return the pan to the oven and roast the chicken at 450° for about 10 minutes. 3. While the chicken roasts, heat a little olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. 4. Put the tomatoes, chicken broth, and wine in a bowl. Add the remaining herbs, season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. 5. Remove the pan from the oven. Turn the chicken and scatter the mushrooms, onions, carrots, and garlic around the chicken thighs. Add the liquid ingredients. Return the pan to the oven, reduce the heat to 350°, and continue roasting for 60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned and the vegetables are tender and caramelized. If necessary, add more broth and/or wine. 6. Serve the chicken thighs with generous spoonfuls of sauce and vegetables. 86
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The History of Chicken Cacciatore Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and it was hunters who first ate this dish. Interestingly and contrary to popular belief, chicken cacciatore did not originally contain tomatoes or tomato sauce, as tomatoes were brought to Italy from the New World after this dish would have been prepared for the first time. When making this dish with chicken, it is more traditional to use the dark meat instead of the white meat, as it contains more fat and therefore helps create a thicker, tastier sauce than lean chicken breast would. From www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ chicken-cacciatore-day
Toss in some sautéed cremini or portobello mushrooms for added texture and taste.
You can make this dish up to 3 days in advance. Cool to room temperature, skim the excess fat, cover, and store in the refrigerator. Bring the pot to a simmer over medium heat, and then transfer to a 325° oven for 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the beef is warmed through.
CARBONNADE À LA FLAMANDE – BELGIAN BEER-BRAISED BEEF & ONIONS Serves 8–10 4 5
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1. Cook the bacon in a heavy casserole over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and reserve. 2. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high and brown the beef, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the beef and reserve. 3. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the casserole. Season with allspice, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Stir in the garlic, mustard, sugar, and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes more. 4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325°. Add 3 cups of beer, 1 cup of chicken stock, and the thyme and bay leaves to the vegetables in the casserole. Raise the heat to medium-high
and bring to a boil. Return the beef and bacon to the pot and bring to a simmer. The beef should be about three-quarters submerged in the liquid; add more beer and/or stock if necessary. 5. Cover and transfer the pot to the oven. Turning the meat once or twice, cook at 325° until it is very tender, 2 to 2½ hours. Add more beer and/or stock if necessary. 6. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let it sit, loosely covered, for about 15 minutes. Skim the excess fat from the sauce and discard the thyme twigs and bay leaves. Return the pot to the oven to keep the onions and sauce warm. Slice the beef and serve with onions and sauce.
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2. Add the stock, crushed tomatoes, wine, zest, saffron, and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to very low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Best if made ahead to this point. Cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring to a simmer and continue with the recipe. 3. While the sauce simmers, preheat the oven to 375°. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and, turning once, bake until golden, about 8 minutes. (Can be done ahead.) 4. Increase the heat under the stew to medium-high, add the fish, and simmer until opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes. 5. To serve: ladle the stew into bowls, spread a dollop of rouille on each toast, and place on top of the stew.
ROUILLE 1 cup mayonnaise 3–4 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp (or to taste) cayenne pepper Sea salt to taste Put the mayonnaise and garlic in a bowl and season with paprika, cayenne, and salt, whisking to combine. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. H
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Katherine P. Cox
Age spots, also known as lentigines, are flat, brown spots. The best way to avoid them is to limit sun exposure and use sunscreen diligently.
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OUT, OUT DAMNED SPOT! Understanding age spots, moles, and more AGE MAY BRING WISDOM, BUT IT ALSO BRINGS THOSE HATED DARK SPOTS ON THE SKIN. Not all spots are the same, and treatment depends on exactly what type they are. “Age spots,” so-called because they appear more frequently as we grow older, may be unsightly but are not a cause for worry. Nor is another type of brown spot on the skin— seborrheic keratosis or SK lesions, which are raised and may have a rough or scaly, waxy composition; these also affect mostly older adults. More worrisome are moles, which should be examined by a physician or dermatologist to ensure that they are not cancerous. They appear in childhood, “and it’s normal to have between 10 and 40 by age 22,” says Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Center in Beverly Hills. FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R
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TREATMENT OPTIONS Just as these spots on the skin are all different in size, shape, and color, there are different ways to treat them cosmetically. SK lesions can be found on the face, scalp, chest, back, and shoulders. They are usually round or oval in shape and generally benign. ESKATA, a new treatment that came on the market this year to treat raised SK lesions, promises to eliminate them by administering a highly concentrated dose of hydrogen peroxide (40 percent) to the lesion via a felttipped pen-like applicator. “It softens the lesions to the point that they can be wiped away,” says Dr. Berger. The solution is applied to each growth four times, one minute apart, and in some cases may have to be done again. A patient will be evaluated after three weeks to determine the success of the procedure. But “once they go, they’re gone,” Dr. Berger says. It’s a newer alternative to freezing lesions with liquid nitrogen or zapping them with an electrical current “that melts them away,” Dr. Berger adds. The results are immediate, permanent, and have no side effects. Age spots, also known as lentigines, are flat, brown spots that mostly affect lighter, more fair-skinned people and are also usually benign. Essentially a cluster of pigmented cells, they can be treated on the surface but can come back, says Dr. Berger. The underlying cause, he adds, is ultraviolet light. The best way to avoid them is to limit sun exposure and use sunscreen diligently. Sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium oxide are most effective at blocking UVA and UVB rays. Lentigines can be eliminated with liquid nitrogen, creams with bleaching agents, or laser therapy that targets the pigment. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO MOLES Moles can be anywhere on the skin, and while they generally appear in childhood, they can also appear later in life. “As you get older, the moles can change in appearance very slowly. Some moles don’t change at all, and some actually disappear,” Dr. Berger says. Before being treated or removed, moles should be evaluated by a dermatologist. 90
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“Moles that are medically concerning are those that look like they’re different from other moles or that appear after the age of 20,” Dr. Berger says. Look for changes in the color and height of the mole, its shape, and its sensitivity. If it is larger than the diameter of a pencil eraser, it could be a cause for concern. “If you notice those changes, you have to see a dermatologist for evaluation,” Dr. Berger says. Areas to pay attention to are the face, neck, ears, hands, arms, and chest. Melanoma is deadly and is the most common cancer in women ages 25 to 29, according to Dr. Berger, and the most common locations are the back, in men, and on the lower legs in women. If the dermatologist is concerned about a mole, he or she will take a tissue sample to be biopsied to determine if it’s cancerous. If it is, it will be removed. If moles don’t change and they are benign, don’t worry about them, Dr. Berger says. If you want to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons, they can be frozen off with liquid nitrogen, cauterized, or cut off if they are raised. “The number-one thing is to distinguish between a benign and cancerous lesion. That’s the number-one priority. Once that’s done, they can be treated cosmetically. You just have to make sure whoever’s doing it knows what they’re doing.” H
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THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART@ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Public programs are free unless otherwise noted. Visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu for more information, or call (603) 646-2808.
HOOD DOWNTOWN While the Hood Museum is under construction, visit the Hood’s downtown Hanover exhibition space to explore new contemporary art. Join us for social gatherings, talks, and educational programs, and explore an innovative slate of loan exhibitions featuring art in a variety of media. Many of these works by a diverse group of artists will be on view in Hanover for the first time. The exhibitions will be challenging and engaging—and fun—for both campus and community audiences.
EXHIBITIONS Through September 2
Toyin Ojih Odutola: The Firmament Stories take center stage in Toyin Ojih Odutola’s drawings. She catches her characters at quiet moments captured from otherwise rich and complex lives. Short on specifics and long on allusion, the narratives she evokes suggest a wide emotional range. We are not meant to know exactly what takes place in these lives, but we are invited into their private spaces, and we share an implied intimacy with many of them. Ojih Odutola allows us to peek, but not pry, into the lives of those who occupy her personal firmament. The artist establishes a compassionate confrontation between viewer and subject through the use of scale and through her extraordinary markmaking technique that draws us close to her surfaces. Many of the drawings are lifesized, some even full length. This reinforces an uncanny sense that we share a space with her subjects; it also establishes an equivalence between viewer and subject.
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Artist’s rendering of the north façade, facing the Dartmouth Green, of the expanded Hood Museum of Art. Rendering by MARCH.
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October 4 ∂ Book Discussion: The Lady in Gold Written by Anne-Marie O’Connor, The Lady in Gold tells the compelling story of Gustav Klimt’s famous portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, from its creation through the legal battle that Adele’s niece waged to regain possession of five Klimt paintings stolen by Nazis. A group review of the book will be enhanced by a discussion of the ongoing issues of provenance in the art world. Co-led by Kathy Hart, Senior Collections Curator, and Barbara C. and Harvey P. Hood 1918 Curator of Academic Programming, Hood Museum of Art, and Megan Coleman, PR and Outreach Librarian, Howe Library. Registration is required through the Hood Museum of Art’s events calendar. To borrow a copy of The Lady in Gold, please contact the Howe Library Information Desk at (603) 640-3267 starting August 28. ▷Mayer Room, Howe Library, 6–7:30pm
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HOPKINS CENTER EVENTS @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE hop.dartmouth.edu For information, tickets, or pricing information, call the Hopkins Center Box Office at (603) 646-2422 or visit hop. dartmouth.edu. The Hopkins Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.
September 18–19 ∂ Ragamala Dance Company:
November 8–9 ∂ Symposium: Futures Uncertain: Contemporary Art in the Age of the Anthropocene This multidisciplinary symposium explores questions relating to landscape, the environment, extractive economies, and science stories in contemporary art. Participants include internationally recognized artists, scholars in anthropology, art history, earth sciences, environmental studies, Native American studies, and Middle Eastern studies. For a detailed schedule, list of films, and roster of panelists, please visit the Hood’s website.
Organized by the Department of Art History and the Hood Museum of Art and made possible through support from the Associate Dean for the Faculty of the Arts and Humanities, the Andrew W. Mellon Endowment at the Hood Museum of Art, and the Dartmouth Centers Forum. This program is part of the Forum’s 2018–19 theme: Envisioning the World We Want.
Written in Water ▷The Moore Theater, 7pm
22 ∂ Mouli Pal and Friends: Dance from India ▷Alumni Hall, 11am; CSB Community Center, 3pm
Ragamala Dance Company
The Rainbow Fish
27–28 ∂ Roger Guenveur Smith: Frederick Douglass Now ▷The Moore Theater, 27, 7pm; 28, 8pm
30 ∂ Blind Cinema ▷Loew Auditorium, 1 & 5pm 30 ∂ Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Rainbow Fish ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 3pm
20 ∂ Jeh Kulu African Drum and Dance Theater ▷Alumni Hall, 11am; CSB Community Center, 3pm
October 2 ∂ Sally Pinkas with the Adaskin String
20–21 ∂ The Met Opera in HD:
Trio ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
Samson et Dalila ▷20, Loew Auditorium, 1pm; 21, Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm
5 ∂ Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
20 ∂ Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
6–7 ∂ The Met Opera in HD: Aida 23 ∂ Youssou N’Dour
▷6, Loew Auditorium, 1pm; 7, Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm
▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
9 ∂ Sphinx Virtuosi: Music Without
27–28 ∂ The Met Opera in HD: La
Borders ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
Fanciulla del West ▷27, Loew Auditorium, 1pm; 28, Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm
12 ∂ Orange Is the New Black’s “Big Boo” Lea Delaria Live in Concert ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm 94
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27 ∂ Dartmouth College Gospel Choir ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
Sally Pinkas with the Adaskin String Trio
November 2–4, 8–11 ∂ Dartmouth Department of Theater: Sojourners ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm; 4 & 11, 2pm
2 ∂ Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
3 ∂ Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble with Christine Porter – Songs from the Screen ▷Alumni Hall, 11am; CSB Community Center, 3pm
4 ∂ Dartmouth College Glee Club ▷Rollins Chapel, 2pm
7 ∂ Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
10–11 ∂ The Met Opera in HD: Marnie ▷Loew Auditorium, 1pm
10 ∂ Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
13 ∂ Handel Society of Dartmouth College ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
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Bubbles: Science in Soap visitors delight in experimenting with surface tension, concocting new ways to create a bubble, crafting a foam sculpture, and injecting a bubble with mist.
Ongoing Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap
September 2 Microscopic Investigations
This exhibition incorporates pure experimentation, hands-on learning, and a touch of whimsy for adults and children.
We’ll use hand lenses and microscopes to magnify different items. ▷11am
September 1 Color Mixing
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Starting with primary colors, we’ll experiment to see what new colors can be created. ▷11am
September 1 Mirror, Mirror Learn how to turn simple shapes into complex and fascinating patterns. ▷3pm
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September 2, 8, 15, 23, 30, October 8, 14, 27, November 3, 11, 18, 25 Lab Coat Investigations Each Lab Coat Investigation explores a different topic—from making batteries to using microscopes, extracting DNA, and modeling glaciers. ▷3pm
September 3 Straw Rockets Participants will make their own indoor paper rocket and then see how far it can fly. ▷11am
September 3 Fossils: Evidence of the Past You will get a chance to handle real fossils from the museum’s collection and then use a variety of clues to uncover their origins. ▷3pm
September 5, October 24 Young Scientist Program A weekly program designed to ignite and foster young children’s curiosity about the physical and natural world. ▷Morning session: 9:30am ▷Afternoon session: 1pm
September 8, 23, October 8, 27, November 11, 25 Hoopster Gliders Learn to build a glider that soars through the air! ▷11am
September 17, October 15, November 5 Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers Discover an exciting new tale and the real science behind the story. ▷10:15 & 11:30am
September 30 Mushroom Walk Join expert Faith Hunt on this annual foray that will introduce you to a spectacular variety of local fungi. ▷1pm
October 19 Montshire Unleashed Unleash your curiosity at the Montshire’s evenings for adults. ▷6:30pm
Howe Library 13 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-4120 www.howelibrary.org September 11 BLT: History of Wolves Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion as we discuss Emily Fridlund’s novel. Copies of the book are available to be checked out by any Upper Valley resident. ▷12pm
September 11 A Safari Across Uganda Join Dan Hopkins, owner of GrassTrack Safaris, for a safari across Uganda. ▷7pm
September 22 Ask a Muslim Anything A dialogue with Arab-American Muslim and New Hampshire resident Robert Azzi about Islam and being Muslim in America. ▷2–4pm
October 4 Everyone Is Reading Book Discussion: The Lady in Gold
October 9 Everyone Is Reading BLT Discussion: The Lady in Gold Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion as we discuss this year’s Everyone Is Reading title. ▷12pm
October 22 Everyone Is Reading: Getting Started with Genealogy Join Erin M. Apostolos, the Genealogy Librarian, for an introductory workshop on how to get started discovering your family roots. ▷3pm
November 13 BLT: Goodbye, Vitamin Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion as we discuss Rachel Khong’s novel. ▷12pm
December 11 BLT: Woolly Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion as we discuss Ben Mezrich’s nonfiction title about the quest to bring to life a woolly mammoth. ▷12pm
Written by Anne-Marie O’Connor, The Lady in Gold tells the compelling story of Gustav Klimt’s famous portrait of Adele BlochBauer from its creation through the legal battle that Adele’s niece waged to regain possession of five Klimt paintings stolen by Nazis. A group review of the book will be enhanced by a discussion of the ongoing issues of provenance in the art world. Registration is required through the Hood Museum of Art’s events calendar. ▷6pm FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R
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Enfield Shaker Museum 447 NH Route 4A Enfield, NH (603) 632-4346 www.shakermuseum.org September 8 Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Genealogy Want to learn more about your family history? Join genealogist Dick Dabrowski for a two-part workshop. He has been researching, finding relatives, and helping others find missing family members for more than 50 years. ▷Session 1: 9–noon ▷Session 2: 1–4pm
September 8 Turkey-Wing Whisk Broom Workshop Join our longtime broom-making instructor Larry Antonuk for an introductory class on whisk brooms. During this session, participants will begin by producing a small mini whisk broom to learn the basics. Then you will move on to the more challenging turkeywing whisk broom, so called because of its distinctive shape. Each participant will go home with two whisk brooms. ▷12–4pm
September 11 Tuesday Tour: Hike to the Feast Ground and a Discussion of Shaker Spirituality Join the Museum for a guided hike to the Enfield Shaker Village’s Feast Ground called Mount Assurance. ▷1pm
September 15 Harvest Festival Celebrate the autumn harvest with horsedrawn wagon and pony rides, a haystack treasure hunt, cider making, butter churning, ice cream cranking, candle dipping, traditional crafts including broom making, farm animals, musical entertainment, museum tours, and more. ▷10am–3pm 98
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September 25 Tuesday Tour: Shaker Great Barns and Agriculture
October 19 Jane Blanchard’s Journey to a Shaker Life
October 23 Tuesday Tour: The Enfield Second Family and Their Cemetery
Join Museum Curator Michael O’Connor for a tour of the 1854 Cow Barn and a discussion of Shaker agricultural practices. This presentation will focus on several aspects of Shaker agriculture including the seed business, animal husbandry, herbs, and more. ▷1pm
For 35 years, Pontine Theater has created a repertoire of original work on the history and culture of New England. Experience Jane Blanchard’s 1843 spiritual and physical journey from Norwich, Vermont, to the Shaker Village at Enfield, New Hampshire, through the use of dramatic reading, Shaker song, and Victorian toy theater. ▷7pm
This talk will include information on Shaker funerals, cemeteries, and their beliefs about the afterlife. Additionally, we will discuss the history, major figures, and the importance of the Second Family to the overall Enfield Shaker community. ▷1pm
October 6 Hike with the Upper Valley Land Trust Join Alison Marchione of the Upper Valley Land Trust for a guided hike to Smith Pond. Learn about the ecology of the fall season and the amazing water system the Shakers built to supply their village with water. The hike is 2.5 miles each way with some uphill portions. Bring water, snacks, and a bag lunch for a picnic at the pond. ▷10am–3pm
October 9 Tuesday Tour: The Shakers and Their Historic Landscapes Learn how the Shakers developed the landscape around them and how their approach evolved from the early 1780s to 1923 when the community closed its doors. We will also discuss the museum’s efforts to preserve and restore historic landscapes on our site. ▷1–3pm
October 11 Herbal Wreath-Making Workshop Create a masterpiece from the everlasting flowers and herbs grown in the Shaker Museum Herb Garden. Each person will take home a finished wreath, great for decorating your home or as a gift. ▷5:30–8pm
October 14 Cider Festival Explore a variety of New England crafted artisanal ciders at this festive tasting event. Locally harvested apples, homebaked apple pies, and award-winning artisan cheeses will also be available for tasting and purchase. ▷12–4pm FA L L 2 0 1 8 • H E R E I N H A N O V E R
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HAPPENINGS October 27 Timber Framing Workshop – Session II Join local timber framer Tim Baker for a second session on timber framing and the joinery techniques used in our historic Shaker buildings. ▷9am–4pm
November 4 Annual Meeting Meet our board and staff while attending special presentations, a behind-the-scenes tour, business meeting, highlights of the past year, and more! Refreshments will be served throughout the meeting. ▷1:45–5pm
November 7 Discovering New England Stone Walls Join us for an exciting evening with author, tradesman, and teacher Kevin Gardner, author of The Granite Kiss. Learn about how they were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. ▷6–8pm
November 10 Cooking in a Shaker Kitchen Join Lindsay Smith, food educator for the Hanover Co-op, for a fun and interactive workshop based on the culinary traditions of the Shakers. ▷1–4pm
November 15 Fall Auction and Giving Gala A lively evening of delicious food, live and silent auctions, and celebration! Money will go to support the museum’s daily operations and educational programming. ▷6–9pm
November 17 Textile Dyeing Workshop Join artist and retired art teacher Kate Mortimer for an interactive session using cold-water dyes to create beautiful textile products. ▷1–5pm 100
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Other Noteworthy Events September 9 Sunday Walking Tour: Lewiston: Norwich’s Ghost Hamlet Norwich Historical Society ▷1:30pm norwichhistory.org
September 15 14th Annual Norwich Antiques Show Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org
September 21 Archer Mayor: Bury the Lead Norwich Bookstore ▷7pm www.norwichbookstore.com
September 26 Genealogy Drop-in Group Norwich Historical Society ▷10am norwichhistory.org
October 7 16th Annual Pumpkin Festival Fall family fun on the farm! Ongoing horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin picking, live music, cider pressing, kids’ crafts and entertainment, a “Good Food” concession, and more! Rain or shine. Parking fee, activities free, no pets. Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center ▷10am–3pm cedarcirclefarm.org
October 24 Walter Wetherell: Where We Live: Stories Norwich Bookstore ▷7pm www.norwichbookstore.com
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Hanover High School’s new athletic director You said moving from your previous Ivy League college position at Dartmouth to becoming athletic director at Hanover High puts you in a position to have a greater impact on students. Can you explain? I’m a strong believer in the development of young people through sports, and it’s why I chose this as my career. I found over many years in college athletic administration that less of my time was spent working directly with student athletes. My hope is that my passion for sports as a vehicle for personal development can be better applied in the high school setting. How has the culture of high school athletics changed since your days at Santa Ana High School in the 1980s? I think the pressures and expectations on young people are greater overall. I also think that earlier specialization in sports and more competitive environments at younger ages have had an influence on sports culture. I do think the Upper Valley has less of this ultracompetitiveness than other places, but it’s still out there. Sports should be fun, and I think sometimes we take the fun out of it by pushing kids too much and too early. As the new school year gets underway, what are your top priorities to address? My top priority is first learning how the school and students function. I certainly have a learning curve moving from college to high school athletics. That said, I think using some of what I’ve learned throughout my time in college athletics will be extremely beneficial to Hanover High and its students. I want the HHS athletics experience to be top notch for students, parents, and the community. My longer-term goal is to develop innovative programming for students that utilizes their experiences in sports to develop leadership and life skills that they can use well beyond their careers at Hanover High School.
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Your career keeps you active and engaged with young people. What do you, your husband, and kids enjoy doing as a family in the Upper Valley? With two very active boys, much of our time is spent coaching and watching youth sports. Both my husband and I coach teams and really enjoy it. When we aren’t at a sporting event, we love spending a warm afternoon at Storrs Pond or a winter day sledding at the golf course. The Upper Valley is an amazing place to live with so many wonderful resources. We try to find new things to explore, and so far we haven’t run out of adventures. H
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