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J ean Brown is retiring after years of bringing the community together. by Katherine P. Cox
49 A Life Worth Saving
G ood things are happening at Tomten Farm and Sanctuary. by E. Senteio
68 Coasting in Maine
A weekend in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. by Lisa Ballard
On the cover: Jenifer Vickery and friends at Tomten Farm and Sanctuary. Photo by CPerry Photography.
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Attract butterflies and bees to your backyard. Photos by Herb Swanson
60 Great Outdoors
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80 The Hood & The Hop
Soak Up Summer
Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.
Shop, dine & support local!
82 Happenings
A calendar of events.
87 Advertisers Index 88 Hanover Talks
A conversation with Judy Russell, Library Director of Converse Free Library in Lyme.
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It’s the season for outdoor living. Courtesy of Trex
77 Living Well
Hormones and aesthetics. by Katherine P. Cox
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E D I TO R ’ S N OT E
A Summer to Remember As the pandemic wears on, I’m sure we can all agree that we have been through an experience unlike any other we’ve lived through before. Not since the Spanish influenza epidemic 100 years ago, which infected 500 million people and killed between 20 and 40 million worldwide, have the earth’s populaphoto by jac k r ow ell
tions been threatened by such a brutal and indiscriminate attacker. History is sure to remember COVID-19 as well, which at this writing has claimed more than 360,000 lives, including over 100,000 Americans. No one knows what the final numbers will be,
but let’s say a collective prayer that this frightening infection winds down sooner rather than later. As restaurants, stores, and event venues continue to open and we dare venture out to eat, shop, and see a movie or a play, we need to maintain our standards for staying safe—washing hands often, wearing masks when necessary, and staying home when we’re not feeling well. Even a sniffle or a sneeze can be dangerous, so be considerate and avoid contact with others. The staff and I extend a hearty thank-you to health care workers, first responders, teachers, grocery store and pharmacy workers, and other area employees who have continued to serve us and conduct business (but definitely not “as usual”) during this difficult time. How many times have we heard, “We’re all in this together”? It’s true, and all we can do is wait it out. Continue to take care of yourself and those around you and be safe. We hope this issue brings some sense of happiness and beauty into your homes, however brief. Enjoy!
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LISA BALLARD, WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER Lisa is a professional freelance writer and photographer who contributes to numerous regional and national magazines on a variety of outdoor recreation, travel, and conservation topics. She has written 11 books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont. When she’s not exploring the globe, she hosts ski racing camps and women’s ski clinics. To see more of her articles and photos, or to join her on the slopes, visit her website, LisaBallardOutdoors.com.
KATHERINE P. COX, WRITER
Kathy is a freelance writer and former writer and editor for The Keene Sentinel in Keene, New Hampshire. Her work has also appeared in Vermont’s Local Banquet, So Vermont Arts & Living, Monadnock Small Business Journal, and the anthology Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire’s North Country. She was also a writer and producer for Captured Light Studio, Inc., a video and interactive production company in Keene.
JIM MAUCHLY, PHOTOGRAPHER During high school, Jim worked weekends as a photographer’s assistant in his hometown of Norristown, Pennsylvania. While serving in the Navy, he attended photography school and received training in aerial photography and portraiture. Jim is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. In 2001, he opened Mountain Graphics Photography, a professional studio, photo gallery, and custom frame shop in Fairlee, Vermont.
CHANTELLE NEILY, PHOTOGRAPHER Chantelle grew up in rural Vermont. At a young age she was introduced to photography and was immediately drawn to the excitement, challenge, and opportunities that each new photograph presented. After receiving a BFA in Photography from Sage College of Albany and a Certificate in Professional Photography from Hallmark Institute of Photography, she moved back to the Upper Valley and started CPerry Photography.
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hen Mary Slack of Norwich first set her pen to paper in her new diary, it was 1865 and she was 15. More than 150 years later, another teenager, Lauren Pidgeon of Norwich, took on the project of exploring the world of Mary Slack and presenting it to readers in digital posts on the Norwich Historical Society website. “I’d say she seemed like a normal girl with all the boy stuff, the crushes, and the chores,” Lauren says. “I could relate to her.
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Far left: Views of Mary Slack's 1865 diary. Left: Researcher Lauren Pidgeon. Below: Grave of James Sproat, whom Mary wed when she was 16.
You could see a romance develop. It was very relatable.” Lauren is a rising senior at Hanover High School. She has a longtime interest in history so was intrigued by an invitation from Sarah Rooker, the NHS director, to visit the society. “I thought, why not get involved and see what I can learn.” On Lauren’s second visit, Sarah showed her the transcript of Mary’s diary. “Working with that and ancestry.com, I did research,” Lauren says. “It was a bit confusing because Mary talks about so many people I didn’t know.” Mary kept the diary for the 12 months of 1865. She talks about her school life, people in the community, and the little parties she attended. “You get a real sense of the time period,” Lauren says. “Mary didn’t go to school much. She was supposed to, but she did lots of chores to help her mother.” Lauren’s favorite part of the diary was Mary’s love story. By September 1865, Mary’s romance with James Sproat was becoming serious. Lauren discovered through research that Mary and James were married when she was 16. They had several children. Sadly, she died in childbirth when she was 30 and was buried in Hillside Cemetery in Norwich. James died three years later. Sarah came up with the idea for Lauren to create a series of posts based on her research. “At first it was pretty hard,” Lauren says.
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“Sarah helped me a lot. Explaining Mary’s life after the diary ended took a whole separate post. It was really fun to write.” Sarah has been very busy during the COVID-19 shutdown. “With the quarantine, our mission has been even clearer with so many parents and teachers wanting help with education, seniors wanting a project, and historians at home with time to do research,” she says. “Volunteer help from Lauren meets her needs and those of the society. People love weekly history posts. Students learn to do research and then write and publish their writing for an audience. This is practical, real work that serves the community and gives students a sense of what a career might be like.” The fourth grade at Marion Cross Elementary School in Norwich read the posts together and wrote Lauren with a question, which she answered. Of special note is that the owners of the original copy of the diary read Lauren’s posts and donated the little book to the NHS. Lauren worked on another project for the NHS. Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, she researched and wrote about the impact of the 1918 flu epidemic on Norwich. She learned about how neighbors helped neighbors in this time of disaster that coincided with World War I hardships. Currently, she is transcribing WWI letters from a boy in France that are in the society’s collection. As for Lauren’s future, she is thinking about post-high school studies in the United Kingdom. To read about Mary Slack’s World, visit norwichhistory.org. H
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LOCAL WALKABOUTS
HANOVER TRAIL SYSTEM
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Above: A volunteer works at the Balch Hill Natural Area. Center: A section of the Silent Brook Trail, which is one of the few trails designed for hiking and mountain biking. Inset: Happy hikers Riley (left) and Talia.
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anover residents are very fortunate to have almost 108 miles of trails to choose from when they want to explore the natural world. “Our Master Plan includes the goal of a public trail or open space area within a five-minute walk of every household,� says Vicki Smith, senior planner for the Planning, Zoning, and Codes Department. Whether people are walking the dog, taking their children to experience nature, or going for a run or hike, the trail system offers diverse opportunities. Some of the trails are on flat terrain for an easy walk. Others are rugged and remote enough to require essentials such as extra layers, water and food, and a compass. There are also many miles of trails with moderate terrain and distance.
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“Our Master Plan includes the goal of a public trail or open space area within a five-minute walk of every household,” says Vicki Smith, senior planner for the Planning, Zoning, and Codes Department. The trail system is comprised of a variety of public and private ownership situations that form a collaborative management arrangement. One example is Balch Hill Natural Area located close to the downtown with land owned by the Hanover Conservancy, the Town of Hanover, and Dartmouth College. Another example is the 300-plus acres owned by Steven and Allegra Lubrano, with trails open to the public for walking and snowshoeing. “Our volunteer trails committee does work to improve their trail system and has used donated funds to build bridges on those trails,” Vicki says. This
At The Woodlands, you can enjoy the best of independent living surrounded by friends and supported by a staff that goes the extra mile to make sure you have what you need, while everyone in the community stays healthy and safe. You owe it to yourself to find out more today. Call or email Peggy Cooper at (603) 443-9575 or cooperm@apdmh.org.
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arrangement is mutually beneficial to trail users and the owners. Trail management may be by the Town Trails Committee or other conservation groups, but there is one common thread—much of the trail work is done by volunteers, even on the Appalachian Trail that is viewed as the backbone of the local system. “While most of the trail work is done by volunteers,” Vicki says, “we also have a contract with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for a specified number of hours per year. Their professional trail people organize and supplement the work of our own volunteers. The Trails Alliance also brings in volunteers from all over the Upper Valley for trail work days.” These trail work events involve people who may work in town but don’t live here, making the care of the trails a regional effort. The Upper Valley Trails Alliance also organizes a High School Trail Corps, which takes on projects in the summer. A newly improved trail on the north banks of Mink Brook, off South Main Street, has been created to be fully accessible. This trail was improved by a professional trail builder to accommodate people using walkers or wheelchairs. Its flat terrain serves people who love to be outdoors but lack the mobility required for rougher trails. This trail is great for birdwatching and for parents with baby joggers, plus it’s a popular running route. Once the funds are raised, two more accessible trails will be built in town. For a list of trails with descriptions, visit hanovernh.org. Maps are available online. Paper copies may be purchased from Hanover Parks & Rec and at the town office. H
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etsy Derrick has led a life blessed by her connection to the arts. Whether in Rhode Island where she grew up, New York where she attended Skidmore College, or a wide range of places she has lived including Oklahoma, California, Washington, Belgium, and New Hampshire, she has followed a path graced by her artistry. Today, she continues to exhibit her work in Long River Gallery in White River Junction. During the COVID-19 pandemic she added the new venture of teaching one of her talented grandsons about clouds using Zoom. She also is finishing a large pastel painting about her mother’s garden. Almost every day she reads to her mother, who now at age 92 resides in an assisted-living facility with no visitors allowed. Betsy Derrick.
All the Way to the Water, oil on linen, 24 x 48 inches.
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“I had an escape into the adult world where I was encouraged to be an artist,” she recalls. “I was encouraged to use my innate visual skills. . . .” Betsy grew up in Rhode Island as the eldest in a large family. Luckily for her, her grandparents and two older ladies lived just a doorway away. “I had an escape into the adult world where I was encouraged to be an artist,” she recalls. “I was encouraged to use my innate visual skills. I am somewhat of an introvert and was able to explore the outside world in semirural Rhode Island. I explored vernal pools, wet areas, and the woods. This was my imaginative visual world. I was generally encouraged in these fantasies.” When it came time for college, Betsy set off for Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. She pondered what major to choose, and, ultimately, she went from physical education
Top: The Connecticut River from Lyme, oil on linen, 9 x 18 inches. Above: I Like It When It's Quiet, oil on linen, 9 x 12 inches.
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Top: Occom Pond in Spring, soft pastel on board, 6 x 24 inches. Above: From the Studio Window, oil on linen, 6 x 24 inches.
“I keep going,” she says. “I explore so many things and so many mediums. I have come full circle since my grandmother encouraged me in the arts.”
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to art, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art, but not before she married the young man she loved. He had enlisted in the Air Force after graduation as he was of draft age. “I became the hippie bride to a military officer,” she laughs. Wherever she was, she followed her artistic bent, including ceramics and teaching art. After starting a family and years of moving for her husband’s job, they ended up in Hanover where he attended graduate school at Dartmouth College. Around 1989, they moved to Belgium for his work. In Belgium, she had a studio in the house. “It was a great opportunity to visit museums, see another culture, and learn about Europe,” she says. A big turning point came in the 1990s when the family returned to the US and she went as chaperone three times
on exchange trips to Hanover’s sister city, Joigny, France, south of Paris. Her first professional exhibition was in Joigny. Her career continued in the US when she rented a studio in 2000 in the designated art city of Westerly, Rhode Island, took up oil painting, and then returned to Hanover. “I keep going,” she says. “I explore so many things and so many mediums. I have come full circle since my grandmother encouraged me in the arts.” For more information about Betsy and to view her art, visit bderrickart.com. H
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Milkweed.
Brightly colored plants like coneflowers, milkweed, butterfly bushes, and blossoming trees will attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Night-blooming flowers like lily of the valley, daisies, white roses, and alyssum will attract moths and bats.
Coneflower (Echinacea).
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SEASONAL VIEWS Aster (Symphyotrichum).
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Coneflower (Echinacea).
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Attract butterflies and bees to your backyard Pollinators need safe spaces to feed and find mates. You can help them by making your yard a friendly stop for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Read on for a few suggestions to get you started.
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Oxeye sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides).
Stop Spraying Pesticides. The number one threat to pollinators— and the chemicals you should avoid over all others—is neonicotinoid (or neonic) pesticides. Not only are they most toxic to bees, butterflies, and other insects, but when applied, these poisons make their way throughout the entire plant—including the pollen and nectar. Shop Smart. A recent report revealed that 51 percent of plant samples purchased at top garden stores in the United States and Canada contained neonicotinoids. Buy only plants or seeds that aren’t pretreated with pesticides. Smaller nurseries that specialize in organic gardening will likely be your best bet.
Cucumber flower.
Coneflower (Echinacea).
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Go Native. Local plants match the needs of pollinators in our area. Many of the modern hybrids you find at plant nurseries, on the other hand, may have their pollen, nectar, and even scent bred out of them.
DID YOU KNOW? Any brightly colored bloom will attract pollinators, but bees tend to be particularly attracted to bright blue, violet, white, and yellow. Hummingbirds prefer red, pink, and fuchsia flowers. Butterflies like yellow, orange, pink, and red.
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Jean pauses for a moment during her busy workday. Opposite: Jean at the 2018 Prouty.
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A REMARKABLE LEGACY OF SERVICE JEAN E. BROWN IS RETIRING AFTER YEARS OF BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER
As Jean E. Brown retires in July after 17 years as executive director of the Friends of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, it’s widely acknowledged that her successor will have big shoes to fill. Passionate. Committed. Energetic. Creative. That is how people who know and have worked with Jean describe her, and it’s what has made the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center so successful in raising money and awareness of the important work being done at the cancer center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
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The Friends is a 20-member board and group of volunteers that support the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. The group was founded 39 years ago “literally by friends of Senator Norris Cotton, who brought in federal funds to start the cancer center” in 1971, Jean says. “Our signature event, the Prouty, started in 1982 with four nurses of a patient named Audrey Prouty. They were so impressed with her that they decided to ride their bikes 100 miles through the White Mountains to raise money and awareness for cancer research,” she says. They raised $4,000 that first year. Last year the Prouty raised $3,400,000. The board continues that mission, overseeing all the events and activities that raise funds for cancer research and patient and family supportive services at the cancer center, explains Judy Csatari, chair of the board. Jean has zealously been at the helm since 2003, creating the template for success moving forward, Judy says. “Jean is committed 100 percent to the mission and work of the Friends,” she says. “She’s an excellent communicator with depth and appeal. She’s able to draw people into the story, into the cause. She’s all in and doesn’t hold back.”
Opposite, top: Jean and Cindy Spicer, one of the original Prouty nurses, stop to pose in 2017. Bottom left: Jean chats with 2005 Prouty honorary chair Susan Wright. Far right: Jean introduces David Bradley, who was honored at the 2009 Prouty.
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Passionate. Committed. Energetic. Creative.
“Jean is committed 100 percent to the mission and work of the Friends,” Judy says. “She’s an excellent communicator with depth and appeal. She’s able to draw people into the story, into the cause. She’s all in and doesn’t hold back.”
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“It’s an all-encompassing job and I’m ready to pause,” Jean says. “It’s been great, and I’ve worked with extraordinarily wonderful people—staff and colleagues and community people who help me and help us do our job.”
Right: Manchester Brewfest 2019 with Friends South board members. Far right: The Playing for a Purpose (PFP) field hockey event is held in Manchester every August.
Seasonal flowers are displayed the European way, in buckets, to entice through touch and scent.
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A Winding Path to Hanover By her own admission, Jean was an unlikely candidate for the position back in 2003, soon after she and her husband Bill moved to Hanover. She didn’t have a background in academia, she says, but brought a varied background that included many years in public relations as well as forays into politics and acting. When she first moved here, she produced an annual dinner for the Upper Valley Jewish Community thinking that it would introduce her to influential people in the area and demonstrate her skills. She was right. The then-director of the cancer center, Dr. Mark Israel, attended the dinner and after talking with Jean said he might have something for her. “I was very lucky because I got the job,” Jean says. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, which was connected with the theater community in New York, Jean says, “I was in a play off Broadway. Then I just got launched.” She continued to act for 12 years, mostly in musical theater, but also had a brief appearance as an extra in the Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver. “Don’t sneeze or you’ll miss it,” she jokes. Deciding she was not going to be a star, she turned to public relations. “I ended up a partner in a 15-person firm with Fortune 500 clients.” After seven years there she became director of public relations for SlimFast foods and then at Lender’s Bagels. When she and her husband relocated to Florida from Connecticut, “I took another left turn and decided to run for Congress from Palm Beach County.” She and her husband put together a campaign to challenge the incumbent in 2000 and raised $500,000. She got 39 percent of the vote in the year of hanging chads and the Supreme Court decision giving the election to George W. Bush over Al Gore. “I learned so much.” SUMMER 2020 • HERE IN H ANOVER
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Building and Celebrating the Community “She’s a leader,” says Dr. Steve Leach, director of Dartmouth and Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center and a professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She introduced him to his first Prouty—the largest and bestknown fundraising event organized by the Friends where thousands of participants cycle, walk, run, golf, or row—in 2017, before he even took over as director. “Jean has helped grow the Prouty into this incredible community celebration. It obviously does a lot of good for the cancer center by raising money for research and to support our patients and family support services, but she’s helped the Prouty become a celebration of our community and she’s the ringleader.” Jean is part of the senior leadership at the cancer center, Steve says, and “is a bridge between our cancer providers, physicians and nurses, our researchers, the many people who deliver our patient and family support services, and the community. She not only educates our community about the good the cancer center does, but also educates our physicians, nurses, and researchers about the views, needs, and priorities of our community. We’re one of 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, and there’s not another cancer center in the country that’s so well supported by its community and that reflects the values of its community, and Jean has allowed that partnership to happen.” He lauds the resiliency, good cheer, and enthusiasm of Jean and her team as the Prouty has shifted to a virtual event this summer, the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally slated for July 11, the virtual Prouty is now running from June 1 to July 11. “We want you to do your own vir46
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“Jean has helped grow the Prouty into this incredible community celebration. It obviously does a lot of good for the cancer center by raising money for research and to support our patients and family support services, but she’s helped the Prouty become a celebration of our community and she’s the ringleader.” tual event in your own home, in your hometown, on your neighborhood streets,” Jean says. “We want you to stay safe and follow CDC guidelines.”
Looking Ahead “What you find in life is that you build on who you have been and what you have done. And sometimes it just comes together,” Jean says of the many experiences that she brought to her role as executive director of the Friends. “It’s an all-encompassing job and I’m ready to pause,” she says of retiring. “I’m 69,” she adds with a laugh by way of explanation. “It’s been great, and I’ve worked with extraordinarily wonderful people—staff and colleagues and community people who help me and help us do our job.” As she looks ahead, she says “getting back into the creative arts would be lovely. I like to paint and draw, and I like to sing, and maybe get back into dancing and tennis.” But she has no specific plans for retirement. She and her husband do plan to stay in Hanover. “We love it. I may be leaving the job but I’m not leaving the people.” H
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Meet some of the herd, including (from left) Fling, Dancer, Mr. Noodle, Mary Matilda, Fern Raventail, and Taabe Summerstorm. Opposite: Conversations with Perci.
When Perci is hungry, he has no qualms about letting Jen know. He heads over to the fence, signaling he’s ready to be fed. His teeth can no longer grind very well, yet each day, Jen makes sure he’s well-fed with a fresh mash of hay and alfalfa. The pony knows Jen loves him; after all, she gave him his forever home. Today, like most days, he’ll wander the pastures hobnobbing with other animals fortunate enough to have found their way to the sanctuary where Jen promises “peace, protection, and possibility to animals in need.”
Jenifer Vickery is the founder of Tomten Farm and Sanctuary (TF&S) in Haverhill, New Hampshire, where Perci’s treatment is not the exception, Jenifer says, it’s the rule. “We make a lifelong commitment to every animal in our care, regardless of age or infirmities.” LESSONS LEARNED Since childhood, Jenifer had an affection for horses. Her grandmother gifted her with riding lessons, yet Jenifer longed for a horse of her own. “I mucked stalls, begged, and borrowed until in the ninth grade I was finally able to purchase Sturgeon Moon, an off-track thoroughbred, for $500.”
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About the Board Board members are all volunteers. “Vice President Laima Whitty and Treasurer Michele Devereaux stand strong beside me and truly embrace our bemore, do-more, and give-more philosophy,” says Jenifer. “I am honored and humbled by their longtime commitment and dedication. I’m also grateful for the time and generosity of our newest member Julia Lerch. Each member is invaluable. There would be no sanctuary without you.”
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When Jenifer went to college, the financial burden of caring for Sturgeon Moon was too much for her parents. With a signed contract to return her if they couldn’t keep her, Sturgeon Moon went to a new home. Jenifer visited and stayed in touch. When circumstances changed, the new caregivers gave Sturgeon Moon to their neighbors, who also promised to honor the same contract. They did not. They cut off communication and disappeared. An exhaustive search led Jenifer to the heartbreaking revelation that her beloved Sturgeon Moon had been sent to auction for slaughter. It would be years before TF&S became a reality, but Sturgeon Moon’s legacy would not be one of tragedy, but one of hope. As an adult, Jenifer competed regionally in horse shows, but “traded ribbons for rescues” when she learned that seven out of ten thoroughbreds go to slaughter. The unintended complicity “still sits heavily on me. There were over 1,200 horses at the track at any given time,” she says. “I took the money I’d been putting into 52
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lessons and horse shows, cashed out my savings, took two loans on my retirement, and seven years ago started Tomten. It was the best decision I ever made.” “Beautiful Lassie” Sassie, as she is known, once Jenifer’s racehorse, now enjoys her retirement, safe and secure at TF&S. ALL LIFE MATTERS The sanctuary isn’t only for horses. “There are animals in need from everywhere. Our focus is on animals whose lives are in immediate jeopardy.” Many TF&S residents have been rescued from SUMMER 2020 • HERE IN H ANOVER
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TF&S is a working farm and home to more than 12 species of animals. “One of the things we try to do is expose different types of need, so education is a large part of what we do,” explains Jenifer.
Clockwise from top left: Marsha the pig and friends. The Chickabiddies. Jen visits with goatiedoodle Nana Lamancha.
“meat” auctions: sheep that were destined to be Easter lambs, pigs previously intended for pork roasts, cows that no longer provide milk, spent hens, rabbits, goats, geese, and donkeys. Black and tortoiseshell cats have their own bungalow on the farm because they “get euthanized more than any other colors.” Animals have come to the sanctuary from a range of circumstances. When an owner had died or could no longer care for them, when an illegal animal ring was broken up, when they were abandoned or abused, TF&S has stepped up. “Each animal here has a unique story,” which Jenifer knows by heart. TF&S is a working farm and home to more than 12 species of animals. “One of the things we try to do is expose different types of need, so education is a large part of what we do,” explains Jenifer. There are Education Days, Down & Dirty Work Days, People Project, Internships & Mentoring, Community Days, and Natural Horsemanship, each offering a unique opportunity to learn, to help, to grow, or to interact. “I think that first and foremost,” Jenifer says, “we promote developing partnerships with animals.” 54
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Learn, Laugh, Love: Please VOLUNTEER! Do you have a love of animals, a desire to learn, and time to be a regular and reliable presence for the animals of TF&S? “We find it’s better for the animals to have a regular group of volunteers who handle them in a safe and consistent fashion,” says Jenifer. “It promotes a level of trust between animals and volunteers. For every few hours of volunteering, they’re also receiving education on caring for these animals.” Do you have maybe two or three hours, once or twice a week, you’d like to volunteer? “We’re flexible! We need and appreciate volunteers, 16 years or older. No experience is necessary, only love and a willingness to learn,” says Jenifer. “If you’re a skilled professional—a carpenter, an electrician, a painter, plumber, landscaper, or excavator—and are interested in volunteering even for one project, please give us a call.”
Tours are available to the public on a reservation-only basis, and visitors receive up-close and personal introductions to resident rescues. “They learn about our animals, how we care for them, our farm, and our philosophies.” The goal at TF&S is education, not conversion. Jenifer works closely with animal farmers who have different philosophies. Those relationships are valuable. When there is an opportunity to save even one animal’s life, Jenifer wants them to know they can turn to her without judgment. IF YOU COULD, WOULD YOU? Taking a tour is the first step for individuals who want to volunteer on the farm. TF&S is a totally nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Jenifer laughs when she says, “This is not a moneymaking venture.” But the serious truth is that TF&S would not survive or thrive without the help of volunteers and donors. The first few years, Jenifer funded TF&S entirely on her own. “Then each year, it has become increasingly donor funded, in part due to the hard work of our volunteer SUMMER 2020 • HERE IN H ANOVER
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board members. Last year was the first year we were 100 percent donor funded, which was amazing.” Still, Jenifer privately funds the animals and rescues who were with her before she started the farm and pays TF&S for boarding her horses as she would any stable. She also uses her personal vehicle for all farm duties, including transporting animals, grain, bales of hay, bedding, and equipment and pulling the trailer. Jenifer also works full time outside of the sanctuary to be able to cover any financial shortfalls. TF&S is not a large enterprise, and yet the annual cost to maintain current day-to-day operations—feeding, bedding, vet, dental, required insurance, essential farm maintenance and upkeep, and electricity—quickly mounts to $150,000. Although some of the rescues will be available for adoption, for the majority, TF&S will be their forever home. “That is the difference between a sanctuary and a rescue. Rescuing an animal is our smallest investment. The investment we make in an animal can run up to $100,000; that’s the estimated care of a horse for their entire life. There are necessary things people don’t consider,” Jenifer says. It’s New Hampshire, so water tubs and pumps have to be heated to prevent water from freezing. Depending on the month, that’s between $200 and 500 a month. With 25 acres in use, a portapotty at $110 monthly is a necessity. Hay typically eats away $30,000 annually. “We have to pay an accountant and an attorney to review all our filings.” These costs don’t include things like fencing, sheds, or shelters or hiring professional labor when necessary. IF YOU CAN, WILL YOU? Jenifer would rather share stories about Tomten animals and what they’ve overcome than talk about the difficulties in funding the animal haven. If love alone paid bills, she’d never have to think or talk about finances again. But, when pressed, she’ll tell you that statistically, animal nonprofits across the board receive a total of 8 percent of all donations. “Every animal nonprofit 56
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is competing for that 8 percent. We are really left behind when it comes to financial support.” It’s more than a cliché to say that even the smallest donations can amount to great things. “The board and I came up with a 2020 sustainable partner program called 20 Cents Makes Sense. It’s a recurring donation of 20 cents a day, or $6.08 a month. If 2,020 people contribute 20 cents a day, every single expense on our farm would be covered. No one is beyond making an impact. Of course, we welcome larger donations too!” Every gift to an animal “is a reason we celebrate.” There is also TAdoption. This program allows an animal to live out its life on the farm, but a donor “adopts” it and splits the cost of its care 50/50 with TF&S. Of the 50 acres available on the farm, only 25 are financially supportable and in use. Jenifer envisions a day when she can turn those acres into pastures and add additional sheds, shelters, coops, and maybe even a pond. “If we had funding for fencing, we could create more pastures.” Rotating pastures would save money on hay. Having a tractor that can transport round bales—which are less expensive than square—would reduce costs. More shelters would make it possible to rescue more animals. WISHING ON A STAR “A five-year plan would be to have a working facility—with safe, secure fencing throughout the property and on the perimeter—that is open and available to the community, where people can be educated and involved, especially people who need and want these animals in their lives but don’t have the means or access to them. There would be a walking path throughout the entire farm and tables where visitors could enjoy their morning coffee or tea, and from a distance, watch the animals of their choice.” Wishing on a star won’t make dreams into realities—people do. Have you ever seen animals in jeopardy and thought, “I wish I could save them all!” That may not be possible; however, you can still help so many. Tomten SUMMER 2020 • HERE IN H ANOVER
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Farm and Sanctuary has a Wish-List. All donations—whether funding or equipment—are not only appreciated but are also tax-deductible: Volunteers! “We can’t do it without them, and they’ll learn so much!” Donor funding for fencing, shelters, and sheds: “We can create more useable pastures and save more lives. They’re a one-time expense with longterm impact.” If you can’t fund it, can you find it? Do you have one of these items—in great working order—that you no longer use? Reminder: tax-deductible! A ride-on mower: “A mower would allow us to mow the weeds before they go to seed. Currently we’re weedwhacking, which is not very effective but very time-consuming.” A tractor: “We would be able to do some of the work on our own versus hiring an outside contractor.” A farm vehicle: “A truck strictly for farm use, preferably with a trailer hitch. My personal vehicle is 10 years old.” GOOD NIGHT, (STURGEON) MOON Each time Jenifer and her board attend an auction and save at least one life, there are so many more left behind. It’s a sad reality; not every animal will be saved. Jenifer knows they will continue to do what they can because saving even one life matters. It would have mattered to Sturgeon Moon. Days at the farm are long, and the work is hard but fulfilling. As evening settles in, the day ends as it began: Perci wanders over to the fence, all swagger and expectation. He leans his head over the gate, anticipating not only his dinner but a kind and loving hand brushing against his cheek. His belly tells him that he is hungry; his heart tells him that he is home. H
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The heart of the home is shifting to backyards across the country as homeowners invest more time and money in creating an outdoor escape— no passport required, says Jeremy Stout at LaValley Building Supply. Based on insights from decking contractors, retailers, industry experts, and home designers, here the top five design trends for 2020 and beyond. MIXED MATERIALS Homeowners are mixing it up, doing away with monochromatic schemes and complementary colors. Outdoor designs incorporate visual interest by juxtaposing materials such as concrete and composite, wicker and aluminum, and copper and stone. Integrating nature-inspired materials that maintain cohesion with the natural surroundings is a popular approach, as well as infusing color and pattern with pillows, cushions, furnishings, and decorative accents.
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LEISURE WITHOUT LABOR Just because people are spending more time outdoors doesn’t mean they’re willing to put in extra hours for maintenance. In fact, analysts predict that wood alternatives, particularly composites, will have increased demands in the coming years—and for good reason. Unlike wood, high-performance composite decking, such as Trex, resists fading, staining, scratching, and mold—and won’t rot, warp, crack, or splinter. No sanding, staining, or painting is required, and food and drink spills wash off easily with just soap and water. Additionally, Trex decking is made from 95 percent recycled material, making it an environmentally friendly choice for ecoconscious consumers. COOKING WITH CLASS The whole concept of outdoor cooking has grown far beyond a backyard barbecue. As the foodie phenomenon continues to thrive, outdoor kitchens will continue to evolve. Picture fully appointed culinary centers complete with specialty appliances such as smokers, pizza ovens, and integrated refrigerated storage—all housed in stylish all-weather cabinetry. A well-designed and wellappointed kitchen becomes the focal point of any space, making homeowners hungry for outdoor kitchens that add convenience and luxury.
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INDUSTRIAL INSPIRATION There is a growing shift toward sleek, contemporary designs that replicate the clean lines and simple styles found in commercial architecture at upscale hotels, craft breweries, and restaurants. In backyards across the country, this commercial-toresidential trend is most evident in aluminum railing styles that blend sophistication, urban appeal, and comfort. Trex SignatureÂŽ Railing, for example, features a range of minimalist yet sturdy aluminum options, including rod rail, glass panels, and mesh inserts designed to optimize views and deliver a modern, industrial flair. online extra
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RECEIVE OUR YEAR-ROUND RETREATS Wanting to extend the use of their decks past sunset and past the traditional outdoor living season, homeowners are more willing to invest in elements that create a more functional outdoor space throughout the year. One of the easiest add-ons to increase time spent outside—and improve safety—is deck lighting incorporated into railings, post caps, and stairs. Pergolas, patio umbrellas, and misters offer respite and refreshment on hot, sunny days. When temperatures drop, heating features, cozy throws, and protective screens can provide welcome warmth. H
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Honey Field Farm Visit our farm stand, formerly Killdeer Greenhouses, located minutes from downtown Hanover and Norwich! Browse our selection of vibrant annual and perennial flowers, organic vegetables and herbs, and unique line of hot sauces, relishes, pickles, and candied hot peppers. We offer shopping by appointment, curbside pickup, and home delivery to Norwich and surrounding towns. 55 Butternut Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-1500 info@honeyfieldfarmvt.com www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com Open through Halloween 66
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The MBFA gallery features artwork, crafts, and books by residents (past and present) of Lyme, NH, and Thetford, VT, including paintings, prints, fiber arts, poetry, and pottery; photographs, floor cloths, cards, and clocks; jewelry, fiction, and nonfiction; woodenware, soaps, and syrups. We are extending our current Holle Black and Petey Becker show Catching a Glimpse, Images of our Natural World through July 18, hoping to be able to offer limited visiting and an outdoor closing party (consult our website for updates and details). In August and September we plan to feature an exhibit of prints of the Green Lion Gallery, a business formerly operating in Bath, ME, that is sheltering here at MBFA for the foreseeable future. In October and November we plan to again host our theme show from last year, Wild about Watercolor. Visit our website for more info. 1 Main Street, On the Common Lyme, NH (603) 795-4855 www.mbrownfa.com Fri & Sat 10am–5pm or by chance or appointment
The Gilded Edge 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, hand-finished frames that are works of art themselves. Voted “Best of the Best” picture framers in the Upper Valley nine years straight! 69 Hanover Street Lebanon, NH (603) 643-2884 www.gildededgeframing.com Mon–Sat 10am–6pm by appointment only
Norwich Knits Yarn & Craft Norwich Knits offers a carefully curated collection of yarn and fiber, with one room dedicated to national brands and one room dedicated to local fiber farms, spinners, and dyers. We offer classes, craft nights, and knitting help as well as the Green Mountain Yarn Club, a monthly box club featuring yarn from Vermont farms and other goodies from the Green Mountain State. 289 Main Street Norwich, VT www.norwichknits.com Please check the website for our current hours.
Carpenter & Main 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. 326 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-2922 www.carpenterandmain.com Dinner is served Wed–Sun 5:30–9pm Closed Mon and Tue SUM MER 2020 • HERE IN HANOVER
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Coasting in Maine A WEEKEND IN BAR HARBOR AND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
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n normal vernacular, “coasting” is equated with gliding along at a relaxing pace: I coasted through the weekend, watching TV. I’ve adopted a more literal version of the verb, visiting places along coastal New England, and Maine is one of my favorite destinations. There are many ways to coast in Maine: beachgoers sink their toes in Ogunquit Beach. Sailors trim their jibs in Camden. Shoppers browse in Freeport. Anglers cast for stripers in Kittery. Last summer, I coasted in Bar Harbor for the first time. In one weekend, I packed in sea kayaking, hiking, exploring Acadia National Park, lobsters, a famous boulder, and a history lesson in this seaside resort located on the northeast side of Mount Desert Island.
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Hikers atop Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the Lower 48 where you can see the sunrise. Photo courtesy of Visit Maine. Bottom: The Bubbles at the end of Jordan Pond. Center: The tall ship Margaret Todd prepares to take on passengers. Far right: A treasure-seeker explores a sandbar at low tide.
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CLIMBING CADILLAC Geologically, Mount Desert Island is a jumble of humps, bumps, and ridgelines, some with bare tops. When the French explorer Samuel de Champlain discovered the island in 1604, he named it Isles de Monts Deserts, or “island of barren mountains.” Cadillac Mountain (1,529 feet) crowns the island. It’s not high by White Mountain standards or compared to local Hanover high points like Moose Mountain (2,110 feet), but its bald, granite summit dominates the landscape. The mountain is famous for being the first place in the continental United States where you can see the sunrise. With such a compelling claim, I wanted to check it out. The sun rises about 5:30am in August, when I was there. With a groan, I set my alarm for 2:30am to give myself just enough time to get to the trailhead from the Bar Harbor Inn and then climb to the summit. I groaned even louder when the alarm went off, and the town was engulfed by a fog bank. “Always a factor while coasting,” I thought, rolling over. When I woke up for real a few hours later, I opted for another hike, to Bubble Rock.
BUBBLE ROCK As often happens on the coast, the fog burned off by midmorning. Having missed the sunrise and with so much to explore in the area, I opted for a different, shorter hike up the Bubbles. Both Cadillac Mountain and the Bubbles are in Acadia National Park, adjacent to Bar Harbor. The Bubbles are two smallish, rounded peaks at the north end of Jordan Pond, one of the larger bodies of water in the park. South Bubble (766 feet) is an official historic landmark due to a 100-ton boulder, Bubble Rock, that hangs on the side of the summit, defying gravity. Bubble Rock has captivated geologists, artists, and hikers since the late 1800s. Scientists believe the glaciers carried this enormous chunk of white granite 40 miles from Lucerne, Maine, where similar rocks can be found. (The granite in the park is pink.) After the steady uphill hike on a broad, well-maintained trail—a series of giant steps, really—I emerged onto the open bedrock atop this little peak. Hemmed in by much larger Cadillac Mountain to the east, South
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Here are some tips to make the most of a visit to Acadia National Park: Buy a national park pass online before you go to avoid a long wait getting into the park (www.yourpassnow.com). Ride the free Island Explorer (www.exploreacadia.com) rather than driving your car inside the park. Traffic can be heavy, and parking can be difficult at points of interest. Bring your bike. The park’s 45 miles of dirt carriage roads (paths) are open for nonmotorized recreational uses, including walking, biking, and horseback riding. On certain mornings, the park roads are open only to road bikes. Swim at Sand Beach. Most lakes and ponds are sources of public drinking water. If you wish to swim in the ocean, go to Sand Beach. Note: The water is cold, topping out in the low 50s during the heat of the summer. For a freshwater dip, check out Echo Lake Beach. Use tick repellent, wear light-colored clothing, avoid wading through vegetation, and check yourself and the rest of your family thoroughly after outings. Tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease are a concern in Maine, especially on the coast. Respect the tides. They average 12 feet and create strong tidal currents. Know whether a land bridge will be there when you cross it, otherwise you may have to wait 12 hours to return. 72
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Bubble offered a miniscule view. And where was the rock? I poked around some shrubs to my right. Nothing. Then I spotted some blue paint on the slab to my left. Bingo! The markers led straight to the famous boulder and a nice view of the ocean beyond Seal Harbor. What a beautiful, inspiring spot! It made me realize a hike doesn’t need to be epic to be interesting. LOBSTER LUNCH After hiking to Bubble Rock, I spent another couple of hours driving around the scenic Park Loop Road, a 27-mile route that hits the highlights in the east section of the park. I strolled across the strand at the appropriately named Sand Beach, one of the few naturally sandy beaches on the coast of Maine. I also listened to Thunder Hole, a deep cleft in the shoreline with a small hole at its base. Sometimes Thunder Hole just hiccupped, but other times it created a thunderous boom as waves crashed into it. Then I headed back to Bar Harbor for lunch. Whenever I head to Maine, I have to eat at least one lobster. It’s my personal tradition. I walked into Galyn’s restaurant, a family-run, Bar Harbor mainstay that’s known for its lobster dishes. I gorged on the largest lobster salad I’d ever had—mostly clumps of luscious lobster meat atop field greens—relishing every mouthful, until my plate was clean.
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MUSEUM IN THE STREETS Oversated, which is always my fate when it comes to lobster, I needed to walk off my meal. From Galyn’s, I wandered the short way to the heart of the harbor, and then turned toward the Bar Harbor Inn along a broad, paved footpath, simply called the Shore Path. This century-old walking path followed the arc of Frenchman Bay. It enticed me for the view, but there was more. Nearing the inn, I came to a numbered sign (24) with the heading “Museum in the Streets.” Turns out, there are 26 of these signs along a two-mile, selfguided route around the center of Bar Harbor. Sign 24 featured the Reading Room, a restaurant inside the Bar Harbor Inn. SUM MER 2020 • HERE IN HANOVER
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When it opened in 1887, it was known as the Mount Desert Reading Room at the Oasis Club. Its purpose was to promote “literary and social culture,” though some say most of the reading was done through the bourbon at the bottom of a glass. Regardless, it was a prestigious, local gathering spot with an influential clientele. In July 1910, when United States President William Taft sailed into Bar Harbor aboard the presidential yacht USS Mayflower, a reception in his honor was held at the Reading Room. Taft was not the only president to come to Bar Harbor. Chester A. Arthur in 1882 and Benjamin Harrison in 1889 preceded him. Then 100 years later, Barack Obama vacationed there with his family. As I strolled past the prominent curving windows of the Reading Room, I wondered what intriguing deals had transpired there. Historically, Bar Harbor has attracted many of the richest, most influential families in America. During the late 1800s, the Rockefellers, Fords, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Astors were among the many industrial tycoons and financiers who built summer “cottages” on and around Mount Desert Island. These seaside estates were the pinnacle of luxury, but the Great Depression, World War II, and then a massive fire in 1947 that destroyed more than 17,000 acres including many of these exclusive retreats, ended that era of extravagance, though many of today’s uber-wealthy families still have homes here. Luckily, in 1901, two of those prominent summer residents, Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard University at the time, and George B. Dorr, heir to a New England textile fortune, recruited other conservation-minded philanthropists to donate 5,000 acres of land to the federal government. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the parcel Sieur de Monts National Monument. Three years later, 74
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as land donations continued, congress created Lafayette National Park, the first national park in the eastern United States. The name was changed to Acadia National Park in 1929. SEA KAYAKING AROUND ACADIA When coasting, my other irrepressible urge besides eating lobster is getting on the water. In Bar Harbor, one can daycruise aboard the tall ship Margaret Todd, but that sounded too sedate. Sea kayaking is more my style. “Did you bring your shark spray?” asked Scott, a guide for National Park Sea Kayaking Tours, when I showed up at their office the next morning. The question surprised me. While the Gulf of Maine is home to a number of shark species, including blues, makos, and fearsome great whites, they are usually 20 miles or more offshore. I had signed up for a six-mile paddle along sheltered narrows and bays, and never more than a quarter mile from Mount Desert Island. Luckily, Scott was joking about the shark spray, but we did see other wildlife. An hour later, as we paddled along the rocky shoreline, harbor seals lolled here and there, napping in the sun. Gulls screeched at us, looking for lunch, and a pair of loons peered at us with their gleaming red eyes. Enjoying the rhythm of my paddle pulling left and right, I glanced down and saw a jellyfish beside my kayak. “That is a
lion’s mane jellyfish,” explained Scott, who happened to be on the other side of it. “They can grow up to eight feet in diameter!” I was glad that this one was only eight inches across, though I could see its many “hairs” (stingers) dangling below its translucent, white body. I made a point of keeping my fingers out of the water. About four miles into our outing, we pulled the kayaks onto a gravel beach to take a break. It was short. The tide was coming in fast and soon tickled the bows of our boats, which had rested on dry pebbles only 15 minutes earlier. An hour later, we were on dry ground again, heading back to Bar Harbor from the pullout. TURNING TIDES Interestingly, it was a trick of the tides that caused Samuel de Champlain to run aground on a sandbar and thus have the opportunity to explore what’s now Bar Harbor. Visitors can walk across that very sandbar to Bar Island at low tide, which many do to collect shells or look for whatever treasures the sea might reveal during its twice-daily retreat. However, finding something valuable is not what a visit to Bar Harbor is about. There’s a reason why the area became so popular among the country’s elite. The scenery is inspiring. It’s steeped in history. And it’s the perfect place to coast! H
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HELPFUL TIP Check the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database at ewg.org/skindeep to determine whether your skin care or cosmetic products contain harmful ingredients.
Hormones and Aesthetics GET TO THE ROOT OF YOUR SKIN ISSUES
IF YOU’RE FEELING LIKE YOUR LOOKS HAVE TAKEN A HIT AFTER MONTHS OF ISOLATION, WORRY, AND STRESS, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. It could be that your hormones are out of whack, particularly cortisol, sometimes called the stress hormone, which helps regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, metabolism, and stress. “Hormone balance is key to optimizing appearance and good health,” says Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Center in Beverly Hills. Hormones play a direct role in the aesthetic curve, as Dr. Berger calls it, as you age from your 20s to your 60s. In your 20s, he says, the curve trends upward. Around age 22 or 23, the curve starts to go down. The early 30s are what Dr. Berger calls the vitality part of the curve. From 35 to 55, the curve slopes significantly downward, declining further after age 55. Rising, leveling, and declining hormone levels are associated with that curve. SIGNS OF AN IMBALANCE Hormones provide hydration, collagen, and elasticity, or skin resiliency. Simple testing can reveal if hormones are sabotaging your skin-care efforts. “Expensive topical beauty creams and products can’t get to the root of skin problems,” Dr. Berger says. “Hormones are intrinsically involved in all of the different processes that affect skin health. Skin is the largest organ in the body and a major target of the action of hormones and their production. An imbalance can trigger skin problems from head to toe.”
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LIVING WELL Signs of a hormone imbalance include premature aging and wrinkling; dry, thinning skin; a decrease in elasticity; puffy eyes and face; acne and oily skin; dull, sallow skin; brittle, breaking nails; scalp hair loss; rashes; unwanted hair on the face for women; and melasma, or pigmentation. For example, excess cortisol depletes collagen and affects the ability of vitamin C to activate collagen production, which can lead to wrinkling. Darkness and bags under the eyes could be a sign of thyroid deficiency. Melasma could indicate an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. Excess oil production and acne could be a result of an increase in testosterone. Estrogen helps retain moisture, prevents the loss of collagen, and maintains skin thickness. Low estrogen levels lead to wrinkling, dryness, loss of elasticity, loss of collagen, and rosacea. High levels of the hormone can cause pigmentation. A number of issues are associated with hormone imbalance, Dr. Berger says. “Aging in and of itself is one cause because there’s a natural decline in hormones as we age.” In perimenopausal women, hormone production becomes erratic, leading to lines and wrinkles, skin breakouts, and dermatitis, he says. Post-menopause, thyroid, and cortisol imbalances come into play. “That’s when you start to see dry, thin skin, deeper wrinkles, and bags under the eyes.” Lifestyle can also contribute to hormone imbalances, he says. “Stress, smoking, poor nutrition, and lack of sleep can all accelerate these natural hormone losses and make us look older before our time.” Endocrine disruptors, called xenoestrogens, can also trigger imbalances, Dr. Berger says. They can be found in pesticides, cleaning products, and some plastics. 78
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LOOK AND FEEL BETTER To maintain healthy skin from within, hormones must be synchronized, Dr. Berger says, with estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, human growth hormones, cortisol, the thyroid, and vitamin D all working together. Deficiencies in any of these areas will impact the skin and the effects are likely to show up first on the face, Dr. Berger says. To determine deficiencies and the underlying causes of skin problems, Dr. Berger says it’s important to first recognize signs and symptoms and get hormone levels tested, either through saliva or blood, to identify specific imbalances tied to those signs and provide a guide to addressing the issue. “It’s about matching the signs and symptoms with the imbalances, getting it treated, and lo and behold, you’re going to look and feel better.” There are things we can all do to improve the health and quality of our skin, Dr. Berger says. Eat organic, hormonefree foods and lots of fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water, exercise, get seven to eight hours of sleep a night, avoid ultraviolet rays, and eschew synthetic beauty creams that can worsen hormone-related skin problems. (Check the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database at ewg.org/ skindeep to determine whether your skin care or cosmetic products contain harmful ingredients.) Bioidentical hormone treatment under the supervision of a physician might include estriol for its anti-aging effects, progesterone, or topical vitamin D for psoriasis. In the end, the key, says Dr. Berger, is to understand how to remove barriers to optimal skin vitality. “Undetected hormone imbalance can sabotage getting to the root cause of stubborn skin problems, whether it’s premature aging, acne and breakouts, skin tone and elasticity, or chronic skin conditions.” H SUMMER 2020 • HERE IN H ANOVER
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SUMMER EVENTS
THE HOOD & THE HOP
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Kiki Smith’s Refuge installed in front of Ellsworth Kelly’s Dartmouth Panels on the Maffei Arts Plaza. Photo by Alison Palizzolo.
The Hood Museum of Art and Dartmouth are committed to the health and safety of everyone in our spaces. As a result, the museum has closed its galleries and suspended all group and public programming until further notice. Our programming continues online! Please visit hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu or follow us on social media for updates as we work to bring you virtual programs and other means of engagement with our collection and exhibitions so you can #HoodMuseumFromHome!
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Charles O. Perry’s D2D with Baker Tower and Beverly Pepper’s Thel in the background. Photo by Alison Palizzolo.
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A Virtual Conversation: Impressionist Paintings Everyone Should Know Join special guests George Shackelford ’77, Deputy Director of the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, and John Stomberg, the Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director of the Hood Museum of Art, for a prerecorded conversation that will share insights on a selection of impressionist works from a variety of artists. The program will conclude with a live Q&A with the speakers. The program was originally produced for Dartmouth on Location alumni engagement, and the Hood Museum of Art is pleased to share it with our public audiences. Registration is required. Visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth. edu to register and for more information. 12:30–1:15pm
A Virtual Conversation: George Tooker’s Farewell: The Representation of Loss The 1966 painting Farewell by American artist George Tooker, which reflects on the loss of his mother, will be the launching point for a timely and sensitive discussion of love, loss, and rites of passage. We will also look at the differences among societies and cultures in coming to terms with the death of loved one, and the role of art and ritual in mediating the transition between the living and the dead. Registration is required. Visit hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu to register and for more information. 12:30–1:30pm
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Enjoy the Hood Museum of Art’s distinguished collection of public art this summer! This walking tour showcases a selection of outdoor sculptures that make the Dartmouth campus more meaningful and engaging. These works utilize a wide variety of materials, including aluminum, bronze, steel, stone, and wood, chosen for their ability to withstand even the harshest of Hanover winters. We expect the walking tour to take under an hour and encourage you to read the freestanding labels that are situated in front of each sculpture to learn more about the artists and the history and meaning of the individual works of art on the tour. Visit our website to download a pdf of the walking guide.
HOPKINS CENTER EVENTS @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Hop@Home: The Hopkins Center Creates a New Digital Stage To reach its community at a time when people can’t gather in its facility, the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth has launched a digital stage: Hop@Home, hop. dartmouth.edu/hop-at-home. Hop@Home addresses the Hop’s usual community—both Dartmouth students and faculty and members of the general public—as well as far-away arts lovers, including Dartmouth’s international network of alumni. Most of the programming has a live, active element of talk, participation, or creative collaboration, and the Hop also is commissioning artists to produce work expressly for Hop@Home. Dartmouth students, especially the Hop’s 12 current Fellows, are involved in ways ranging from creating podcasts, leading a live chat, or contributing to videos.
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Some examples of Hop@Home programs include: • A Hop-commissioned live-streamed performance by musicians led by Amir ElSaffar, an internationally renowned artist whose April 21 “in-person” Hop concert had to be postponed until next year. • A weekly live conversation with a filmmaker or scholar unpacking a different film each week, including such notable Dartmouth alumni as William Kamkwamba, subject of the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and Katie Silberman, screenwriter of Booksmart, and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. • Recorded concerts by the Dartmouth Symphony and Coast Jazz orchestras, streamed with live chat with the ensembles’ directors and student members. • An ongoing talk show with innovators in American theater. • A crowd-sourced dance project inviting creative contributions from any and all viewers. “Hop@Home is a virtual stage meant to recreate for the digital world all of the programs our community relies on the Hop to provide when we are all able to gather together live,” says Mary Lou Aleskie, the Howard L. Gilman ’44 Director of the Hopkins Center. “Nothing replaces the live experience, but much like the Hopkins Center itself, Hop@Home is a place to gather, share stories, celebrate our community and our students, and come together with some of the most acclaimed and creative artists of our time.” Each week the Hop sends out an advisory about Hop@Home programming for the coming week, plus HopTakes, three recommendations from Hop staff of other online arts programming not to miss. Don’t miss out on a performance! Visit hop.dartmouth.edu/hop-at-home to subscribe to weekly Hope@Home emails to find out about all upcoming events.
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HAPPENINGS: SUMMER 2020 JUNE ∂ JULY ∂ AUGUST
Many events have been canceled or postponed due to the pandemic. Check the venue website or call before planning to attend an event.
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The Montshire Museum and grounds are closed indefinitely, and events and programs have been canceled. For information, check the website at www.montshire.org or call (802) 649-2200.
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June 18 Thursday Things: Comfort Underfoot Join cultural historian Shirley Wajda for a talk about rugs, floor cloths, and carpets. We will explore examples from the museum’s collection. 3pm
June 23 Tuesday Tour: Shaker Basements Join our Museum Education Coordinator for a behind-the-scenes tour at the Enfield Shaker museum. In this tour we will enter the basements of several buildings at the museum in order to discuss how the spaces were used in the daily life of the Shakers. 1pm
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June 24 Wednesday Walk: Explore for Shaker Medicinal Herbs The Shakers established one of the first herb businesses in this country. Search for the same herbs used by the Shakers and growing wild today as we explore for Shaker medicinal herbs. 1pm
June 27 Victorian Cross-Stitch Bookmarks Needlework was an important pastime for 19th century women, including the Enfield Shakers. Learn to design and stitch your own version in this hands-on workshop. 1–4pm
July 4 Patriotic Sing-Along and Pie Sale Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Mary Keane Chapel. Veterans and service members are invited to come in uniform. Homemade pies will be for sale following the sing-along. Cost: free (donations accepted). 11am
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July 7, August 4 Garden Stroll Join museum herbalist emerita Happy Griffiths as she leads you through the museum’s Shaker Herb Garden and highlights the herbs at their best. 11am
July 8 Wednesday Walk: Shaker Themed Tree Hike Walking around Enfield Shaker Museum you see large variety of wooden objects including architectural elements, furniture, tools, and equipment. Have you ever wondered what kind of trees were used for building and manufacturing in the 18th and 19th centuries? Join us for a Shaker themed tree walk around the Enfield Shaker site. 1pm
July 12 An Evening with Pianist Daesik Cha Join the museum for an evening of piano compositions by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Liszt featuring MITaffiliated artist and piano lab instructor Daesik Cha. 7pm
July 14 Tuesday Tour: Historic Preservation Tour
July 24–25 Beginner and Intermediate Oval Box Making
July 28 Tuesday Tour: A Hervey Elkins’ Tour of Enfield Shaker Site
Historic preservation is an essential part of the work of Enfield Shaker Museum. This special tour will focus on the past, present, and future of preservation work on our historic buildings. 1pm
Learn to create your own cherry Shaker oval boxes with Eric Pintar of the Home Shop. This class will focus on preparing the wood, cutting swallowtail fingers, steam bonding the sides, and applying a hand-rubbed finish. Eric will offer concurrent sessions for both beginner and intermediate students. Participants will take home a nest of four finished boxes. All tools and materials will be supplied. 6–10pm Fri, 8:30am–4pm Sat
Hervey Elkins’ Fifteen Years in the Senior Order of the Shakers (1853) remains one of the most important sources of what life was like for the Enfield Shakers in the mid19th century. This tour will focus on his descriptions of various aspects of life in the community including the decor of the Great Stone Dwelling, agriculture, and the social dynamics between men and women. 1–2pm
July 21 Berries from the Garden: Jam-Making Workshop Come spend time with friends and neighbors and go home with decadent, sparkling jam! Use plump, organic berries from the museum’s gardens to make jars full of preserves. 6–8pm
July 23 Thursday Things: Chairs Take a seat as cultural historian Shirley Wajda talks about chairs. We will also take an up-close look at Enfield Shaker examples in the museum’s collection. 3pm
July 26 Wood Finishing Basics You can achieve good wood finishing results with very few tools and materials. Gary Wood will share some tricks of the trade he has discovered in his 40-plus years as a furniture conservator. 9am–3pm
July 31–August 2 Knife Making for Beginners Join metalsmith and artist Skip Cady for an introductory workshop on the art of knifemaking. No experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided. 10am–5pm
August 3–7 Outdoor Exploration Camp for Ages 9–13 Under the guidance of local science teachers, students will get to explore the
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HAPPENINGS environment of the Upper Valley through the lens of environmental studies. 9am–4pm
August 6 Thursday Things: Portraits Cultural historian Shirley Wajda explores portraiture in American and Shaker history, including a look at examples of Shaker cartes-de-visite from the museum’s collection. 3pm
August 11 Tuesday Tour: Eldresses and Trustees In commemoration of the centennial of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote, this tour will focus on the role women played in Enfield. 1pm
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August 15 Shaker Chair Seat Weaving
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In all the Shaker communities, fabric tape was preferred over rush or wood splint. It is longer lasting and simple to weave. Any chair seat with rails on all four sides can be woven with tape. Choose from our wide variety of chair tape colors. Please bring scissors and a hammer. 1–4pm
Take a seat at the proverbial table as cultural historian Shirley Wajda discusses the construction, uses, and social and cultural meanings of this useful and versatile furniture form. 3pm
August 16 Medicinal Herb Gardening
Join the museum’s Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for a biographically based tour of the museum’s grounds and learn about the lives of the Enfield Shakers who built, inhabited, and worked in each of the museum’s nine buildings. 1pm
Museum herbalist emerita Happy Griffiths shares her expertise on the medicinal properties of herbs. 2–4pm
August 19 Wednesday Walk: Land Use in the 19th Century America This guided hike will focus on how land use evolved over time. We will use Shaker land as an outdoor classroom to illustrate the changes in land use. 1pm
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August 25 Tuesday Tour: Enfield Shaker Lives
August 28–30 2020 Shaker Forum Join the museum for an engaging annual weekend devoted to Shaker history and culture. 3pm
A Hike for Every Month of the Year! Download full directions for your own self-guided hike around Hanover— where to go, what you’ll see, plus a glimpse into the backstory. Visit Hanover Conservancy’s website, hanoverconservancy.org/hanover-hike-ofthe-month, for more information.
JUNE Moose Mountain Lodge and Ledges A moderately easy hike with great views, a step back into Hanover ski history, and visit a rare set of ruins.
The Velvety Ledges of Greensboro Ridge A quick but invigorating 1.5-mile loop hike close to town.
The Historic Wolfeboro Road, West A two-hour hike on Hanover’s most historic road visiting cellar holes and an unusual viewpoint.
JULY Mink Brook & Gile Hill A 2-mile loop through two vastly different worlds.
The White Mountain Ledges of Moose Mountain A quick but invigorating 1.1-mile mountain hike to a dramatic rock formation.
Baum Conservation Area: Moose Mountain A moderate walk on the wild side with a visit to an unusual historic feature and option for a short spur to great views.
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HAPPENINGS AUGUST Moose Mountain Ridge Loop A moderately challenging mountain hike with an optional visit to an AT shelter.
The South Esker A gentle 1-mile loop hike down by the river, close to town.
Shumway Forest and Moose Mountain Ridge Trail An invigorating 3-hour hike on our newest conserved property with a visit to special spots on Moose Mountain.
Slade Brook & Huntington Hill A beautiful brook and stunning views not far from town.
Other Noteworthy Events Norwich Podcast Driving Tours: Early Settlement, Norwich Schools, and Rivers & Mills
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Enjoy three podcast driving tours of Norwich. Each begins and ends at the Norwich Historical Society and lasts a little over an hour with eight to nine stops. Listen on your computer or download onto your phone. Download the accompanying maps to help guide you through the tour. After each stop, music will prompt you to pause the podcast and drive to the next stop. Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org
Online Exhibit: Norwich Women Crafting the Future Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org
July 12 Mid-Century Modern Walking Tour Norwich Historical Society, 3pm norwichhistory.org
August 16 Lewiston Walking Tour Norwich Historical Society, 3pm norwichhistory.org
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H A N OV E R TA L K S by
Mike Morin
A Conversation with
Judy Russell Library Director of Converse Free Library in Lyme How did Converse Free Library stay connected to the local community during the state’s pandemic lockdown? My staff and I remained connected with our patrons through all the usual channels, like Listserv, social media, and newsletters, but we stepped up our output and inserted check-in phone calls with patrons to our routines. That addition was definitely a positive outcome of the quarantine. We had some lovely conversations about everything. That is the beauty of libraries: no subject is irrelevant! What types of things were residents sourcing from your library while they were under quarantine? Books, books, and more books! We provided curbside service at the beginning of quarantine, but it quickly became apparent this was not a sustainable practice, in spite of our earnest attempts to be contact-free and disinfected. With the financial help of our Friends group, we were able to increase our spending on virtual materials: eBooks, downloadable audio, and streaming video. Tell us about a few of the library’s special services and programs. Every Tuesday afternoon, I am available to help patrons with getting the most out of their tech devices, especially pertaining to access to our virtual library services. I make no promises that I can solve every problem, but we usually make out well, and a week never goes by where I do not learn something useful from the interactions. The library works collaboratively with almost every organization in town, providing programs and sharing resources. Lyme excels at collaboration, I believe, along with volunteerism. Additionally, we are an after-school hub.
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How have libraries changed with the times that might surprise those who haven’t visited lately? Librarians are at the leading edge of every major societal change. We prove again and again that, whether it be transforming ourselves and our patrons through community engagement, providing access to the latest technology with hands-on activities, or setting standards for safety and communication through reliable sources of information during the pandemic, we are ready to learn, change, and grow for the communities we serve. When you can get away from work, what activities do you enjoy in the Upper Valley? Thirty-two years ago, my husband and I met and were subsequently married at the Post Mills Airport, where he keeps and flies his old, single-engine taildragger and is Chief Tow Pilot for the Post Mills Soaring Club. Our family and our social life as a couple evolved from that place, so it is sacred ground for us. H