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Rowing with Hanover Crew Celebrating Ledyard Bank The Wellborn Ecology Fund
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Features 34
Rowing at Hanover High School Learning, growing, and competing together. by Susan Nye
Celebrates 25 Years 42 ofLedyard Community Banking “Banking the way it should be.” by Kirsten Gehlbach
52 The Wellborn Ecology Fund Learning “from the ground up.” by Lois Shea
68 Churchill’s London
Take a journey into history. by Lisa Densmore Ballard
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Departments 19 Editor’s Note 20 Contributors 22 Online Exclusives 24 Around & About
81 Living Well
30 Best Friends
A calendar of events.
by Cassie Horner
Tips, news & furry facts.
60 Great Ideas
Studio North: Building one small dream at a time. by Meg Brazill
76 Dining Out
Look and feel your best this year. by Katherine P. Cox
84 The Hood & The Hop
Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.
89 Happenings
95 Advertisers Index 96 Hanover Talks
A chat with David Clem, Managing Partner of Lyme Properties, West Lebanon, New Hampshire. by Mike Morin
The Skinny Pancake: Not just for breakfast. by Elizabeth Kelsey
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The Promise of Spring
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As spring approaches, I love to keep an eye on nature. From the tiniest buds on shrubs and trees to those tender, pale stems bravely pushing their way through the soil, the warming sun is coaxing our frozen world back to life, and it’s thrilling to witness Earth’s transformation. With warmer days, Hanover residents start heading outside to pursue springtime activities. Whether you choose to spend the day doing yard and garden cleanup, swinging a golf club at your favorite course, or hiking in the woods, our area offers a wealth of opportunities. On such days, you might catch the Hanover High School rowing team out on the Connecticut River, preparing for their season of competition (page 34). Learn about the team and the dedicated coaches and parents who have guided and supported the group for the past two decades. Special thanks go to Dave Kynor (www.davekynor.com) for his fantastic photography! We’re also visiting with the folks at the Wellborn Ecology Fund, an organization dedicated to teaching children and others about the natural world that surrounds us (page 52). Thanks to a bequest from Marguerite Wellborn, students at dozens of schools in the Upper Valley are enjoying time outdoors as they learn about nature and how to be good stewards of our planet. Join us as we celebrate with Ledyard Bank (page 42), a mainstay in the area for a quarter of a century. The evolution of the bank over the years and its commitment to the community are remarkable. Be sure to go online to www.hereinhanover.com for an extra story about their recent contest that awarded more than $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations! While you’re out and about, stop in at the Skinny Pancake for a delicious crepe (page 76). The restaurant takes pride in featuring locally sourced ingredients for its menu offerings, including products from nearby farms as well as from King Arthur Flour and the Cabot Creamery. No matter what these long-awaited spring days find you doing, keep in touch with all the news about local businesses and events online at www.hereinhanover.com. Enjoy!
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C O N T R I B U TO R S MEG BRAZILL Meg is a regular contributor to regional New England magazines and teaches at the Writer’s Center in White River Junction, Vermont. A recovering punk rocker and performance artist, she lives with her daughter in South Woodstock. She is currently working on a book of short fiction when she’s not too busy living it.
KIRSTEN GEHLBACH Kirsten is a freelance writer and marketing consultant living in Norwich, Vermont. She enjoys public/press relations, music, art, travel, and writing about people and organizations. Her articles have been published in several regional magazines including Here in Hanover, Image, and Rutland magazines, and Juneau Empire with a firsthand account on climate change research in Glacier Bay, Alaska.
CASSIE HORNER Cassie is a writer, editor, and publisher, and author of the historical novel, Lucy E.—Road to Victory. Her roots in Vermont go back almost 200 years and inspire her love of the natural world and history. She lives in Plymouth, Vermont, with her husband and two dogs, an English Shepherd and a mini Dachshund.
ELIZABETH KELSEY Elizabeth’s essays have appeared in O, the Oprah Magazine; Eating Well; Runner’s World, and other publications. She is a frequent contributor to the Boston Globe. Elizabeth is a winner of the 2014 Donald M. Murray Outstanding Journalism Award and is currently writing a memoir about her cross-cultural marriage.
MIKE MORIN Mike left a 43-year broadcasting career two years ago to research and write his second book, as well as do more speaking engagements and work with community not-forprofit organizations. He is also a licensed Justice of the Peace in New Hampshire and winner of blue ribbons for baking at the Deerfield Fair in 2013 and 2014.
LOIS SHEA Lois, senior writer and content manager at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, is a former Boston Globe staff writer and two-time winner of the Public Radio News Directors’ first-place award for Commentary. She lives in Central New Hampshire, where she makes her own maple syrup, plays the mandolin, and heats her house with wood.
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H A P P E N I N G S IN THE HANOVER AREA
Firefighter Jon Wilkinson shows third graders the stretcher and the ambulance as part of Fire Safety Day, conducted in conjunction with the Kids & Community program.
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
KIDS & COMMUNITY Photos by Joanne Sergeant
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or the last few years, the students at the Ray School in Hanover have had the opportunity to broaden their connections to key members of the community through the Kids & Community program. In 2016, 25 people participated, including firefighters, police officers, public works staff, a Howe Library librarian, a bus driver, and the assistant director of the Hanover Parks and Recreation Department. Participants are set up with baseball cards with their photos and information about their work and interests. Kids have a variety of chances to collect the cards and talk with the adults. “The push is to get kids interacting with the community,” says Beth Phillips-Whitehair, a teacher at the school and an organizer of the program. “This forms the basis of their knowing, respecting, and building a relationship with police officers, firefighters, and others. As a community, 24
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we want kids to be respectful, and the program brings together a lot of people from the community to support kids in this endeavor.” Kids & Community grew out of Officer Patrick O’Neill’s Kids & Cops initiative. It expanded from creating a bridge between officers and children to include many other people from town government and the school. For example, police officers show up on the playground with cards. Art teacher Robin Henry had the kids create self-portraits and answer several questions on their own cards. Some adult participants visit classrooms. “I think the Kids & Community cards are an excellent tool to connect public safety employees with our community,” says Troy Leatherman of the Hanover Fire Department. “Initiating a relationship with the kids through the school, and indirectly with the parents, is crucial
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Clockwise from top left: Various trading cards. Information on the back side of a card. A child shows her self-portrait/personal trading card. Officer Burns autographs a student's card at recess. Chief Dennis's trading card. The "tunnel of high fives" takes place as children depart the gym from the all-school Kids & Community celebration. Firefighter Merriam hands out trading cards at recess.
in establishing relationships in our community, which is vital to our work. It helps us establish trust and open communication, which is a huge benefit when we do have to show up to an emergent situation in our town.” “I loved getting to hear directly from the kids what they like and don’t like about recreation programs,” says Liz Burdette of Hanover Parks & Rec. “I also got great ideas for new programs from the groups. A secondary benefit of the program is being in the school as a community member; I get to see and meet new teachers and staff. Schools too often have the reputation of
being shut off and hard to gain entry, and this program is a great barrier buster to building new relationships.” The program is a huge success at the Ray School. The greatest gift of the program is the support of the community. Part of the excitement is the celebration at the end of the five-week program. Activities include a group volleyball game with all participants and a dance. “It’s impressive to see 600 people doing the YMCA song,” Beth says. “With small steps over time, this program will build on itself and the community will become a tighter place.” • SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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A RO U N D & A B O U T EXPANDING ART IN HANOVER
HOOD CONSTRUCTION
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he Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth is undergoing major construction that will increase its gallery space by 50 percent and triple the number of object-study classrooms for student engagement. Dartmouth College tackled the 50-million-dollar expansion and renovation with the goal of meeting the growing needs of the students, faculty, and community. Work started in June 2016 and is expected to be completed at the end of 2018. “The germ of the project when it started was that the teaching with the collections was so active we needed more classroom space,” says Director John Stomberg. “We had one small space converted to a classroom in 1989. As the Hood became a more and more attractive place to bring students, we didn’t have room. One of the key elements
of the building is a whole suite of classrooms.” The expansion project features the addition of three technology-enhanced, object-study classrooms within an object-study center, inviting faculty and students from 40 departments and interdisciplinary programs, as well as four schools at Dartmouth, to teach with the collection. Another exciting addition is the creation of five new galleries, enabling visitors to encounter a broad diversity of the museum’s collections, including Aboriginal Australian, Asian, African, European, and American art. Final key components of the expansion include a dramatic and welcoming new entrance visible from the Green and a public event space in the form of a sweeping indoor atrium. “Sixty percent of the budget is for rebuilding,” says John. “A large part of the project is renovating the original Charles Moore building.” The Hood, opened in 1985, is ranked one of the world’s most dynamic teaching museums. Its collections, comprising 65,000 objects, are integrated with education at Dartmouth. Students engaged in studies ranging from anthropology and biology to engineering utilize the collections. The Hood also invites the public to attend a wide variety of more than 100 programs, lectures, exhibitions, and gallery talks.
Ingo Günther, installation of the World Processor series, illuminated globes. © Ingo Günther.
Bahar Behbahani, Let the Garden Eram Flourish. © Bahar Behbahani.
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While the museum is closed, the Hood continues to meet community needs in a variety of ways, including the Hood Downtown located at 53 Main Street in Hanover. John explains that, for the fall semester, this space came within 5 percent of serving the average number of students in grades K through 12 taking part in programming when the museum was open. The Hood Downtown is also presenting a series of exhibits of the work of artists from around the world. Ending March 12 is the exhibit Let the Garden Eram Flourish, comprising work by Bahar Behbahani, who was born in Iran and is based in Brooklyn. Opening in the Hood Downtown on March 24 and running through May 28 is the exhibit World Processor, displaying the art of Ingo Günther. The artist’s installation will map data about cultural, social, and environmental phenomena on a fleet of 50 illuminated globes. Another way the Hood continues its programming is by digitizing its collections on the website and by Dartmouth students creating virtual exhibits in an online version of Space for Dialogue. There are also 48 works of art on loan to museums across the country. “It is important we maintain a presence while the museum is closed,” says John. “We really contribute to the cultural and artistic life in Hanover.” •
For more information about the Hood expansion, visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.
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The Chordsmen's annual show takes place in September at the Lebanon Opera House. Below: Warming up in White River Junction for "Glory Days of Railroad." Right: Performing at a Northeast District competition.
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bout 50 men gather every Tuesday at 7pm at the Church of Christ in Hanover to raise their voices in song. They are the North Country Chordsmen, part of the International Harmony Society. Since 1974, the Chordsmen have enjoyed making music. “If you can sing in the car or the shower, you can sing with us,” says member Barry Walker. “We like to hear how people sing and then invite them to join us. We want to make everyone feel comfortable. Men of all ages are welcome.” The director of the Chordsmen is Dan Falcone. The group practices as a whole, and there are also smaller groups for
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events such as caroling. In addition, there are quartets that break off from the main chorus and sing in a variety of venues. Every year the Chordsmen bring music to the community. The schedule includes a holiday concert with other choral groups, caroling in nursing homes and at hockey games, church gigs, town celebrations, and the July Fourth festivities on the Hanover Green. One of their favorite activities, Singing Valentines, is also a big fundraiser. People sign up for one of six groups to bring Valentine wishes to friends and loved ones all over the Upper Valley. In the spring and fall, the Chordsmen compete regionally and nationally as part of the 23rd Chapter of the Northeast District. “I enjoy singing with the Chordsmen because I love to see the expressions of people we sing for,” says Barry. “When we see their smiling faces, it makes us smile and we sing better. It’s a great place to get together with guys and enjoy the fellowship.” For men interested in becoming a member, Barry suggests checking out the Chordsmen’s Facebook page and just showing up at a Tuesday practice. “Give us a listen and hopefully join us,” he says. •
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BEST FRIENDS TIPS, NEWS & FURRY FACTS
EASTER AND PETS Every holiday seems to have its hazards. The experts at River Road Veterinary Clinic in Norwich offer us these helpful reminders for keeping our best friends safe. Most cats and some dogs can’t resist nibbling on houseplants, but lilies are extremely toxic for cats. Some are more dangerous than others. Peace, Peruvian, and Calla lilies cause minor problems like vomiting and mouth irritation. Others including but not limited to Tiger, Day, and Easter lilies can cause diarrhea and severe vomiting, kidney failure, seizures, and death. Other hazards include chocolate, toxic to cats and dogs. Dogs are more likely to ingest it, though, and the darker it is, the more dangerous for dogs because of the theobromine it contains. Symptoms range from hyperactivity to increased heart rate, vomiting, seizures, coma, and death. Other candy with lots of sugar can result in vomiting and diarrhea, and the wrappers may cause an intestinal blockage, which can result in the need for surgery. Along those lines, gums that contain xylitol are also highly toxic to cats and dogs, causing an immediate and drastic drop in blood sugar, a critical situation. See your vet immediately if you suspect xylitol poisoning. Symptoms can include lack of coordination, difficulty standing and walking, lethargy, trembling, and seizures. If you’re cooking a ham for Easter dinner, don’t share it with pets, as fatty foods cause GI distress including vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs. They can also cause pancreatitis. The biggest concern, according to our knowledgeable friends at River Road Vet, is that pets might ingest a cooked ham bone. Raw bones are sturdy, but cooked bones can splinter and get stuck in the intestines or poke through the GI tract. Never give your cat or dog any kind of cooked bone. Keeping in mind these potential risks can allow you and your pets to celebrate safely and make the most of your Easter holiday.
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OUT FOR A SPRING RIDE?
Ah, the wind in one’s whiskers! Most dogs love to ride, but be sure they are wearing a dog harness for their own safety and yours. In addition, note that the winter debris kicked up by spring breezes and traffic can result in an eye or ear injury, so speeding along with your dog’s head hanging out the window is never a good idea. DID YOU KNOW?
A recent study conducted in the UK found that 60 percent of those coping with mental disorders place pets at the top or near the top of their support list, reporting that their pets’ presence provides a sense of calm. Others noted that a pet helps distract them from symptoms and upsetting experiences.
CONSIDER THE RAT From the plague to James Cagney’s view of them as dirty double-crossers, rats have gotten an undeserved bad rap. In fact, they might be the perfect family pet. Highly intelligent and social, they are underrated as a species, according to the Humane Society, and filled with undiscovered charms. Sure, they can run mazes, but they are also adept at obstacle courses and can even be taught to fetch and roll over. Rats enjoy getting scratched behind their ears or on their shoulders, while some enjoy a tummy rub, just like a dog. Ratties, as they are called by those who know and love them, are meticulously clean and can be trained to use a litterbox. They will groom each other and their owners too, given an opportunity. Gregarious and social, they thrive with other rats as companions but also enjoy spending time with people. Although they are biologically programmed to be most active in the early morning and evening, they will adjust their routine to match that of a human buddy. Generally easy to feed and care for, rats can make wonderful pets for children. To learn more, visit www.humanesociety/animals/rats or www.petrats.org.
SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MAY 20 An event that draws pets, their people, and others is the popular Tails & Trails Walk-a-thon, sponsored by the Upper Valley Humane Society. Mark your calendar and plan to spend Saturday, May 20, at Colburn Park in Lebanon with some of your favorite four- and two-legged friends. Registration begins at 9am and the walk gets underway at 10am. This event is free, but sponsorships from businesses are needed. Furry friends should come on leashes, no flexi-leads, please. Everyone at UVHS encourages you to fundraise to support the endless work of caring for, treating, feeding, and finding homes for all the animals at UVHS by collecting pledges from friends, family, coworkers, etc. For more information, visit www.UVHS.org. SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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AH-CHOO! Like us, the joys of the season can also be tempered by allergies for our best friends. Pets may develop allergic reactions to dust, plants, and pollens. These can result in itching, sniffling and sneezing, or even serious anaphylactic shock in the case of insect bites and stings. If you suspect your pet has a springtime allergy, a visit to the veterinarian is in order.
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PHOTOS BY
Dave Kynor
ROW I NG at
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LEARNING , GROWING , AND COMPETING TOGETHER
It began 20 years ago when a group of girls came forward. Call it girl power or a smart choice to become more physically fit—30 students at Hanover High School wanted to row. Starting a new sports program is never easy, and crew brings some additional complexities. There is the equipment, which is extensive and expensive. Plus you need a home, preferably near the water, to store and launch your boats. And finally, you need a coach. With the help of their parents, the girls found 34
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a coach. Longtime rower Peter Kermond was approached and accepted the challenge. A former member of the US Men’s Lightweight National Team, Peter has competed and medaled nationally and internationally. In addition to his passion for the sport, Peter manufactures custom rowing products, and his connections throughout the Upper Valley and the rowing industry were critical to making it all happen. With his help, the team was able to find enough used boats and equipment to launch a club.
“Unlike soccer or basketball, rowing is new to all our students. There are no child-sized boats, so no one enters the program with eight or ten years of experience. Almost everyone joins the team as a novice.” —Julie Stevenson, Dean of Students
Opposite: The girls’ novice team seems to enjoy the team photo session. Top: Two of the varsity girls pull hard near the end of a tight race. Above: Getting the boat up to speed after the start requires teamwork.
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Opposite, from top: Mid-race concentration. Girls dig deep during a race against Tabor Academy. Boys feel the pain during the later stages of the race. This page, from top: The coxswain is in charge of the boat during the race. Girls’ novice boat swings together.
Dartmouth generously agreed to let the girls use their dock, the only caveat being that the club could not interfere with the college’s practices or races. Rain or shine, the Hanover students took to the water in the early morning. Without a boathouse, the Hanover boats were stored on trailers so they could be moved easily when visiting teams came to compete against Dartmouth. Additional equipment, replacement parts, and tools were stored in their parents’ and coaches’ SUVs and garages. The club gained a second coach when Julie Stevenson joined the crew club in 1998. An accomplished athlete, Julie rowed all through high school and college. During her senior year at Dartmouth, she both captained the women’s team, winning a gold medal at the Henley Women’s Regatta, and did her student teaching at Hanover High School. After college, she taught history and coached crew in Connecticut before earning a master’s degree in administration. When a job came up at the high school, she jumped at the chance to return to Hanover. Julie says, “I was so glad it worked out. I love Hanover and working here. It’s a great place to live, teach, and coach.” Nineteen years later, Julie is now Dean of Students.
A Club Becomes a Sport Hanover High School requires any budding team to start out as a club and run for at least two years before it can gain varsity status. Those early days were busy. Together, Julie and Peter coached the girls and helped start the Friends of Hanover Crew (FOHC). Comprised of parents, coaches, and interested rowers, FOHC’s key goal was to raise funds to buy badly needed equipment. After maintaining a clear commitment with about 40 girls, the club became a varsity spring sport in 2000. Julie became head coach, and Peter stayed on to coach the novice girls. Under Julie’s guidance, the team has
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become a full member of the prestigious New England Interscholastic Rowing Association. Hanover’s boats are now regulars in the grand finals. Hanover crew continued to grow, and before long, a boys’ team was added. Peter took on the varsity boys and additional coaches joined the program. With 130 to 140 members, close to 20 percent of the student body, crew is now the largest sport at the high school. “We are lucky to have a great group of coaches,” says Julie. “Most have been involved with the program for some time. They are so talented and so good at what they do.” There are a lot of moving parts in a crew program, especially one as large as Hanover High School’s. Managing those moving parts got a little easier a few years ago. After almost two decades of rowing off the Dartmouth dock, Hanover Crew finally managed to acquire its own boathouse and dock. Julie says, “This spring will be our third season in our new home. Dartmouth was very good to us, but it is wonderful to have everything in one place, stored and safe.” The boathouse is on land adjacent to the town’s Wilson’s Landing. FOHC raised the money to purchase the land and built the boathouse as well as a dock that has been gifted to the town. Above: Colorful throws are handmade in New Hampshire. Snow globes designed by local artists Liz Ross and David Westby. Right: Luscious silk scarves and robes are made from recycled saris from India.
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Creating a Rhythm There is a wonderful camaraderie among the team members. Rowing attracts both athletes and kids who want to try something new. Julie likes that about the sport. She says, “Unlike soccer or basketball, rowing is new to all our students. There are no child-sized boats, so no one enters the program with eight or ten years of experience. Almost everyone joins the team as a novice.” The goal is to create a rhythm, one movement with eight people. There are no superstars, no Michael Jordan or Serena Williams. Only the coxswain speaks, guiding and motivating the crew. Julie says, “Crew is
Splashing water highlights this rower in the late afternoon.
“Crew is the ultimate full-body workout and the ultimate team sport. There are no benchwarmers and no mid-race substitutions. Every-
one crosses the finish line together.” the ultimate full-body workout and the ultimate team sport. There are no benchwarmers and no mid-race substitutions. Everyone crosses the finish line together.” Lucas Adams-Blackmore, a senior at Hanover High School and one of the crew captains, agrees. “Rowing is an incredible workout and there is a team bonding that you don’t find in other sports. It’s eight people working together with the coxswain. You all have to be on the same page.”
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Blair Brooks coaches the novice boys. “It is fantastic to see these ninth and tenth graders take to the sport,” he says. “Most have never seen a boat or an oar before.” Blair continues, “It can be quite chaotic. There are all these kids; they’re all at the same place—the beginning. They learn together and grow together, and in about a month, it’s amazing, they compete in their first race.” Along with teamwork and a healthy lifestyle, rowers develop a special relationship with the outdoors. “The Connecticut River is a wonderful resource. We are so lucky to live here. Students soon come to appreciate how special this place is,” says Julie. “Rowers see the sun rise or set, hear the loons’ calls, and watch the bald eagles. We find the students quickly gain a new appreciation for nature. They care about the river and the environment.” Off the water, crew helps students in the classroom and life. Lucas says, “Rowing has helped me become more productive. During the season, I’m much better at delegating my time.” Lucas is off to college next year and hopes to pursue a career in medicine. He expects to continue rowing, probably at the club level. Blair adds, “The kids grow as athletes and as teammates, but they also grow as human beings. They’re teenagers; by definition, many are confused when they come into the program. They’re not sure who they are or who they want to be. Crew helps them find their way.” • Susan Nye lives in New Hampshire and writes for magazines throughout New England. She shares many of her favorite recipes and stories about family, friendship, and food on her award-winning blog at www.susannye.wordpress.com.
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Ledyard Celebrates
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“ B A N K I N G T H E WA Y I T S H O U L D B E ” After Dartmouth National Bank was acquired in the 1980s, a huge separation grew between its markets and clients and bank decision-making. The bank was no longer a community bank, explains Dennis Logue, a Steven Roth Professor of Management Emeritus at the Tuck School of Business and cofounder and chair of Ledyard Financial Group. Dennis founded Ledyard National Bank with Cary Clark, who worked at Dartmouth in 1974, and in 1986 became a director of Dartmouth National Bank. A group of prominent Upper Valley business people with the old Dartmouth National Bank wanted to maintain local relationships and decided to form a traditional community bank. Celebrating 25 years and now named Ledyard National Bank, the bank has stayed true to its founders’ vision of serving customers based on strong customer relations.
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Kirsten Gehlbach
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Ledyard employees show their support for the American Heart Association.
“Ledyard is a relationship bank. ‘Plan well—live well’ is not just a tagline for us,” explains Kathy Underwood. “We attract top talent with the knowledge and desire to help clients achieve financial success.” A RETURN TO A VISION “When Dartmouth National Bank was sold, ‘banking as it should be’ changed. No longer were friendly, character loans, quick turnarounds on small business loans and mortgages, and customer service available locally,” says Dennis. “Customers were our priority, and they were not being served.” Dennis was one of four founders. The initial idea emerged at a Rotary lunch. Cary and Dennis reflected on it, and then began their work, visiting startups around the state to learn what it takes to get through the regulatory paperwork. Dennis developed the first handwritten spreadsheets. Since Cary was the only 44
lawyer in the organizing group, much of his time was spent working with the legal counsel hired to comply with the considerable regulatory and other requirements involved in starting a new bank. They recruited Paul Paganucci, who was also on the Dartmouth National Bank board. An extremely prominent member of the community, energetic, and persuasive, he was instrumental in helping the founders recruit a board of highly regarded community members and attracting investors. He brought on Leo McKenna, also with extensive banking knowledge plus the skills and considerable experience
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required to raise funds. All four founders needed to raise the capital funds that would assure that the new bank had ample financial resources to open its doors and work through the startup phase. Working together, the four also wanted to recruit a strong local founding board of directors. “We recognized that the community really needed a friendly bank. We could make decisions regarding loans and other services very quickly. No going down state and waiting for weeks or months,” notes Dennis. “We were serving as deposit gatherers and sending the money south. Our customers were not receiving the superb service and sensitivity to
Front row, from left: The senior management team includes Gregory D. Steverson, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer; Kathryn G. Underwood, President & Chief Executive Officer; Dennis B. Mitchell, CFP®, President & Managing Director, Ledyard Financial Advisors. Back row: William E. Kidder, Jr., Senior Vice President & Senior Lending Officer; Michael Parisi, Senior Vice President & Retail Banking Officer; Darcy D. Rogers, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Director of Operations; Barbara S. Graf, Senior Vice President & Human Resources Director; Jeffrey H. Marks, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer.
Ledyard is a proud contributor to Northern Stage’s capital campaign, enhancing community theater in the Upper Valley. Pictured at the Hard Hat Tour are (from left) Dennis Mitchell; Rick Roesch, Campaign for Northern Stage co-chair (and former Ledyard Board Member); Eric Bunge, Northern Stage Managing Director; and Kathy Underwood.
Ledyard’s float for Hanover’s 250th anniversary parade in 2011 featured the current modern building along with the original 1800s structure.
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the needs of our market.” After the filing was complete and $10 million secured in two offerings at a reasonable price to the broad community and founding board, the team developed new branches for the convenience of clients in the bank’s chosen markets. COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY After opening a branch in the renovated yellow hardware store at 38 South Main Street with the help of Ann McLaughry and Dorothy Byrne, a drive-up branch was opened on the corner of Lebanon and Park Streets, followed by branches elsewhere to meet customers’ needs. Today, the bank includes wealth advisory services, financial advisors, tax services, and high-touch private banking, besides the traditional lending to individuals and businesses. Kathy Underwood joined Ledyard in September 2005 after 25 years with a large regional bank. “I made the change because I wanted to be with a bank that valued its employees, its clients, and the community and was committed to making decisions with their best interests in mind,” she says. “Ledyard is a relationship bank. ‘Plan well—live well’ is not just a tagline for us,” she explains. “We attract top talent with the knowledge and desire to help clients achieve financial success. We work with our clients to understand their goals and objectives and help them put plans in place so that they can achieve these goals.” Cary offers a few reasons for their early and continued success. “We were well capitalized from startup. We were, from the beginning, very fortunate to have been able to hire a first-rate team of experienced banking professionals who were well known in the area and who provided outstanding customer service from day one. It had been part of our plan from the beginning to set up multiple branches of the bank in the local area as soon as possible. By 1991, we un46
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derstood that convenient access to a banking facility was very important for local businesses and individuals.” Kathy concurs. “In the past 25 years, technology has impacted our industry in a myriad of ways. Our clients have benefited in that they can now bank from anywhere they choose. All they need is a smartphone to deposit checks, transfer money, and so on. In that same light, technology has made banking somewhat less personal than in years past.” When more complicated financial questions arise (such as starting a new business, getting a mortgage, etc.), even though clients can get these services online, people still like to sit in front of an expert and discuss their needs and expectations face to face in an interactive way. While Kathy may wish she had a crystal ball to see into the next 25 years, she never would have dreamed that technology would be what it is today a quarter century ago. Technology will continue to expand and take on a larger role in every aspect of our lives. “We continue to work with our clients, understanding their unique financial situations and goals, and helping them put a plan together that assists them in achieving these dreams and aspirations,” says Kathy. “This understanding of people and their desires cannot be appropriately replaced by technology.” Current board chair, Dennis Logue adds, “Our original board and investors wanted a community bank, one that was permanent. Here we are 25 years later, still independent, still community focused, and still financially very sound. I work with senior management when I can help, and I believe we have achieved the vision and the potential envisioned in 1989 over a Rotary lunch.” • Ledyard National Bank For locations and hours in Hanover and the surrounding area, visit www.ledyardbank.com. SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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Jesse’s Steak Seafood & Tavern
Jesse’s Steak Seafood & Tavern has been an Upper Valley tradition since 1976, offering the most extensive salad bar, thick juicy burgers, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Two outdoor patios and private dining rooms can accommodate large parties of up to 100 guests for weddings, rehearsals, company gatherings, or just an excuse to have a party. Take advantage of our Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6:30pm and live entertainment every Friday night. Sunday mornings beginning at 10am try our award-winning brunch buffet featuring classic brunch items with a Jesse’s twist. Route 120 Hanover, NH (603) 643-4111 www.jesses.com Jesse’s opens 7 nights a week at 4pm
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Buff and bronze away winter! Prep for that winter getaway or the coming spring weather 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 spring. Our renovated spa suite is the perfect late-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
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The League of NH Craftsmen 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.hanoverleague.org Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm
Hanover True Value Consider Us Your Weber Headquarters! Enjoy grilling at its finest on the Weber Summit Series. Combining all the top features, this dramatic six-burner gas grill proudly boasts everything from a sear station, smoker box, and burner to an infrared rotisserie burner and Tuck-Away motor with separate fork and spit storage, side burner, LED tank scale, and enhanced lighted knobs. Factory Authorized Weber Sales & Service. 7 South Street Hanover, NH (800) 643-2308 www.TrueValue.com Open 7 days a week
Carpenter and 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 evenings: Bistro 5:30–10pm Dining Rooms 6–9pm Closed Mon and Tue
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The Gilded Edge Killdeer Farm We proudly offer healthy and beautiful annual bedding plants, perennials, organic vegetable and herb starts, hanging baskets, and mixed pots. Killdeer Farm greenhouses are located on Butternut Road off Route 5 North in Norwich, just minutes from downtown Hanover and Norwich. We are also a certified organic vegetable farm and will be featuring sweet corn to be sold by the new owner of our farm stand in Norwich, Crossroad Farm. 55 Butternut Lane (Farm and greenhouses) Norwich, VT (802) 649-2916 www.killdeerfarm.com
See Us in 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 six years straight! 69 Hanover Street Lebanon, NH (603) 643-2884 Mon–Sat 10am–6:30pm
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Molly’s Restaurant & Bar Molly’s Restaurant & Bar in Hanover has become the spot for the Dartmouth community and locals alike. Enjoy a wide variety of menu options including thin-crust pizzas, burgers, pasta specialties, steaks, and Molly’s famous Buffalo wings. With a chef-inspired seasonal menu that brings out the freshest local flavors that the Upper Valley has to offer. Gift cards and take-out are available online at mollysrestaurant.com. 43 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-2570 www.mollysrestaurant.com Open 7 days a week at 11:30am
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Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery A Hanover and Dartmouth tradition since 1947, Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery is proud to be a Certified Green Restaurant with a focus on locally sourced food products. Seasonal favorites include Strawberry Rhubarb and Peach Blueberry Pie. Indulge in a thick, creamy milkshake, and for a retro treat, try it malted. Breakfast all day, and order bakery products online. Care packages and catering available. 30 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-3321 www.LousRestaurant.net Mon–Fri 6am–3pm Sat & Sun 7am–3pm Bakery open Mon–Sat until 5pm; Sun until 3pm
Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry & Home Décor for Every Person, Season & Occasion! Lemon Tree is Hanover’s go-to gift shop to meet all of your gifting needs for the special people in your life, including yourself! You’ll discover an array of beautiful items, including great gifts for men, tweens, little ones, and four-legged friends! Come browse our unique selection of leather goods, sleepwear, robes, scarves, jewelry, watches, candles, silk ties, decorative pillows, home lighting, throws, and much more. We look forward to being part of your Hanover shopping experience, and we are happy to ship anywhere in the United States! 28 South Main Street (next to Lou’s) Hanover, NH (603) 643-5388 www.facebook.com/pages/Lemon-Tree-Gifts-of Hanover/370856412957438 Open Daily
Norwich Square Café The Norwich Square Café is a bright café with windows looking out onto Norwich Square. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, WiFi, and a café/bistro-style menu that uses local ingredients as much as possible and sources the best quality ingredients and products available. Fabulous pastries include muffins, stuffed croissants, and biscotti. Our lunch menu offers panini, salads, quiches w/greens, and soup of the day. Come visit and check us out on Facebook. 289 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-1500 www.facebook.com/Norwichsquarecafe Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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Children spend every Wednesday morning in the woods in the Forest Kindergarten program at the Mt. Lebanon Elementary School in West Lebanon. Opposite: The Mt. Lebanon Elementary Forest Kindergarten class meets around the fire.
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Lois Shea Cheryl Senter
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THE WELLBORN ECOLOGY FUND LEARNING “FROM THE GROUND UP”
It’s a frigid Wednesday morning, and sounds of joy ring from the woods behind the Mt. Lebanon Elementary School. There’s a classroom out there—one that consists of trees and rocks, a fire pit ringed with logs for sitting, and a bucket latrine inside a tent. And lots of snow. A brace of brightly clad kindergarteners slide on their backsides (look, Mom, no sled!) down a snowy chute that looks like it was crafted by a giant otter. Welcome to Forest Kindergarten. The kids and their teachers are out here every Wednesday—sun, rain, or snow. Only the most extreme weather keeps them inside. This morning, the kids learned about animal camouflage. They have learned about native bird species, animal tracks, and predators. There was the epic day when, walking quietly through the landscape, they came upon a white-tailed deer and froze in little-kid wonder.
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Marguerite Wellborn was a devoted and self-taught naturalist. The outdoors was her playground, her laboratory, and her home. The concept of a “forest kindergarten” was launched in the Upper Valley with help from the Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. It has taken hold in 20 schools in New Hampshire and Vermont, gaining national attention along the way. MARGUERITE WELLBORN’S LEGACY Such programs are just one example of the impact of the Wellborn Ecology Fund, which was created by a woman whose charitable legacy has touched hundreds of thousands of people. Thanks in part to Marguerite Wellborn’s bequest, place-based ecology education has been incorporated into the curricula at dozens of schools across the Upper Valley—from kindergarten to high school. “Kids get out there and learn to love their place and get their fingers dirty . . . and they learn to become good stewards of their place,” says Sheila Moran, a longtime Upper Valley school principal and former Wellborn Ecology Fund advisory committee member. Since 2001, the Wellborn Ecology Fund has awarded grants totaling more than $5.5 million to more than 125 organizations and programs in the Upper Valley, and it is positioned to continue in perpetuity. Students are tracking wildlife, studying vernal pools and stream ecology, learning about carbon sequestration, gathering climate data—and much more. The Wellborn Institute, launched in 2014, provides educators with professional development and resources. Farm-to-school projects are teaching kids about local farms, local food production, and good nutrition. “The Outside Story,” a weekly essay series (also bound in two compilation volumes), appears in Northern Woodlands magazine and in local newspapers, exposing more than 190,000 readers to articles on ecology from the return of the Karner blue butterfly to the science of bird migration, and from the ways raccoons prepare for winter to how snakes use their tongues to help them smell.
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Marguerite Wellborn and her husband Ben Wellborn. Photo by Matthew Daniell, courtesy of Sally Wellborn.
“Kids get out there and learn to love their place and get their fingers dirty . . . and they learn to become good stewards of their place.”
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—Sheila Moran, a longtime Upper Valley school principal and former Wellborn Ecology Fund advisory committee member
During Forest Kindergarten, kids learn the science and wonder of the natural world.
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Top: Third and fourth graders at the Maple Avenue Elementary School in Claremont participating in placebased ecology education supported by the Wellborn Ecology Fund. Above and right: Kids sketch in their science notebooks during a place-based ecology lesson in Claremont.
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“Nature-based education should be a New Hampshire or Vermont child’s birthright,” says David Sobel, a senior education-department faculty member at Antioch University New England and national expert on place-based education. “TheWellborn Fund has helped to normalize the whole notion of place-based education . . . that this is normal and correct and what’s healthy for kids.” MAKING A CONCERN A COMMITMENT Marguerite Wellborn was a devoted and self-taught naturalist. The outdoors was her playground, her laboratory, and her home. She studied ecology her entire life, reading voraciously between forays into the wilderness, and she shared what she learned with her children and grandchildren, taking them on nature walks to identify flora and fauna. She wrote articles about the construction of spiderwebs and the complicated lives of ants, about roses and skunk cabbages and climate change. And she was profoundly concerned about the fate of the environment. Marguerite lived her last six years in Hanover and developed a strong connection with the Upper Valley landscape. Her daughter, Sally Wellborn of Cornish, remembers her saying, “You have such clean air here!” Not long before she died, she said to Sally, “I can’t believe what’s happening to the world.” In Marguerite Wellborn’s will were her last 70 words on the subject, calling for the creation of the Wellborn Ecology Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation “to be used for public awareness of environmental and ecological issues in the Upper Valley . . . .” She left nearly $10 million to help preserve the environment she loved so much by helping people to understand it. “She noticed that we were using up our beautiful environment, and she was worried,” Sally Wellborn says. “She was so worried that she gave that bequest to everybody.” SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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“Understanding and being connected to our places in a visceral way by learning outdoors is critical to community well-being and to the continued stewardship of our spectacular natural resources.” —Kevin Peterson, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation put Kevin Peterson, a Dartmouth alum, former Appalachian Trail manager, and current Lyme town moderator, in charge of overseeing the fund. Kevin (who also oversees the foundation’s environmental grantmaking portfolio) has made carrying out Marguerite Wellborn’s legacy a central part of his life’s work. “It’s an honor for the Charitable Foundation to steward Mrs. Wellborn’s legacy,” he says. “Understanding and being connected to our places in a visceral way by learning outdoors is critical to community well-being and to the continued stewardship of our spectacular natural resources.” Above: Students from Maple Avenue Elementary sketch in their notebooks. Opposite: A student inspects a white pinecone with a hand lens during place-based science education in Claremont.
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AHEAD OF THE CURVE Marguerite’s bequest came just ahead of what has become a mounting body of evidence about the value of place-based environmental education and outdoor exploration. The Wellborn Ecology Fund has helped keep the Upper Valley ahead of the curve. “I think it becomes more relevant every day,” Sally Wellborn says. “They’re learning from the ground up, so to speak. And this notion of ‘place-based education’—the whole fund has taken this to heart and helped connect people with their backyards and with the outdoors.” In Lebanon, the Forest Kindergarteners gather back around their fire. Mittens are laid to dry, little cheeks glow red, eyes are bright. (Their feet are warm and dry—a grant from the Wellborn Fund bought all of their boots from the local feed store, plus other outdoor gear.) When they go inside, they will write
and draw about their experiences in the woods. Their teacher, Christina Joanis, says that when they write and draw after being outdoors, they do so with unrestrained enthusiasm. They are motivated to spell new words, to find new and vivid ways to express themselves. Christina says some of the kids were struggling with full-day kindergarten. But at a recent parent-teacher night, parents of the Forest Kindergarteners affirmed that the program was helping turn that around. “Every parent said ‘My kid loves to go to school.’” Around the fire, the children share their thoughts. One says, “I liked playing camouflage.” Another comments, “I liked when I helped with the fire, getting some sticks.” And a third offers, “I liked when I was going sliding!” They sing a song as they get ready to head inside. It ends like this: “We like the forest, we like the forest, bye, bye, bye.” •
ONLINE EXTRA For more information about the Wellborn Ecology Fund, visit www.hereinhanover.com.
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BUILDING
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Think “cabin in the woods,” but highly designed. Then imagine something simpler, but magnificent, beautiful, and a bit whimsical. Picture it in a meadow or deep in the woods. Think Studio North. For the past six years, architects Keith Moskow, FAIA, and Robert Linn, AIA, (the two principals in the Boston-based firm Moskow Linn Architects) have led students in Studio North, an intensive six-day workshop, designing and building agrarian and rural structures in Norwich. The two architects envision it as a way to interact with the natural environment while providing practical solutions to country living, as seen in Studio North’s previous projects: Viewing Structure, Consumable Sugar Shack, Birch Pavilion, Woodland Retreat, Rolling Pig Pen, and Chicken Chapel. Above: The Chicken Chapel, built in 2011, is clad in maple saplings harvested on site, which shade the interior space. Opposite: Viewing Structure 2016 is reflected in a Norwich pond.
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“Studio North is one of the most enjoyable weeks of the year for us,” says Keith. “To conceptualize and build a structure with students in six days is not only fun but very rewarding.”
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G R E AT I D E A S Right: The viewing structure is rolled into place to focus on a specific view. The curvilinear interior is stained black to frame the vista. Below: Students tilt up refabricated trusses. Wood strapping on both the interior and exterior hold the frames in place. Bottom: Viewing structure at night. The structure is similar to a pinhole camera when viewed from outside. Opposite: Woodland Retreat 2015. The sleeping and living pod are nestled between the trees in the white pine forest. Below: Students take a break during construction.
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“Studio North is one of the most enjoyable weeks of the year for us,” says Keith. “To conceptualize and build a structure with students in six days is not only fun but very rewarding.” Studio North attracts undergrads, recent college grads, and grad students in search of hands-on design/build experience. They arrive from as far away as California, Mississippi, and North Dakota and as nearby as Dartmouth College. Two Chinese students and one Indonesian student studying in the US have also participated. The students often have extensive practice drawing and conceptualizing but little, if any, building or construction know-how. No previous construction experience is required; Studio North is open to students of all abilities. The students get hands-on experience under the guidance of award-winning architects and a built project for their portfolios.
Drawing Is Easy, Building Is Hard For years the two architects talked about building something together outside the realm of their architecture practice. The result was Swamp Hut (2009), a 580-squarefoot retreat and family-gathering space. It was also the genesis of Studio North. “That process of designing and putting together the building by ourselves made us realize that drawing is easy, but building is hard,” Robert says. “We really enjoyed taking it from the design to banging the nails.” When Studio North began, one thing was certain—this course was not going to be a leisurely summer vacation. “We deliberately chose June for its long days of sunlight, and we work 10-to-12-hour days,” Keith says. “In June we have had incredibly hot weather, very cold weather, hail, and rain—all in the same week. None of the students complain.” This year Studio North is slated for June 4th through the 10th. “Robert and I have envisioned an approach going into the week that guides the process, but it changes,” Keith says. “During the first day, it probably changes six times.” Keith and Robert do not determine the project or its location until they know who the participants are. “When we see who’s in the group and what their skills are, we’ll have an idea of what the scope of the project might be,” Keith says. “Then we select a location.” SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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Consumable Sugar Shack 2014. The cord wood stored in the crib walls is burned in the evaporator/arch while making maple sugar. Below: Rolling Pig Pen 2012. Pigs “cultivate and fertilize” the outdoor area and then rest out of the sun on the raised covered platform. The pen is rolled weekly to virgin ground.
Above: Colorful throws are handmade in New Hampshire. Snow globes designed by local artists Liz Ross and David Westby. Right: Luscious silk scarves and robes are made from recycled saris from India.
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store, lumberyard, and general store aren’t close by, so planning is paramount to the project’s success. “Fogg’s Hardware and Building Supply has been great at supplying everything,” Keith says.
From Chapel to Sugar Shack Studio North’s first project, Chicken Chapel (2011), is a chicken coop. A brood of Rhode Island Reds approved it and moved in immediately. Of course, it’s no run-of-the-mill coop. The structure uses semitranslucent panels that glow at night when lit inside, similar to how stained glass catches light and transforms it. Its ascendant shape is arresting and catches the attention of anyone passing by. Studio North projects are notably eye catching. In 2014, Studio North built the Consumable Sugar Shack for a small maple sugaring operation. The walls, composed of split firewood, are burned to boil the sap for making maple syrup. In the fall, wood from the surrounding forest is harvested and split, and the sugarhouse walls are refilled. The structure can be used year-round and serves as a warming hut for cross-country skiers in the winter. Even more complex projects were created in recent years—Wilderness Huts (2015) and the Viewing Structure (2016). The structure and framing of the Viewing Structure necessitated that students graduate from hammering and nailing to more advanced carpentry such as shaping, bending, and joining. The Viewing Structure is of particular interest because it’s not utilitarian in the same way some of the projects are, yet it’s made to be used—moved about on a trailer and focused on a specific vista much like a camera. The structure can be inhabited—providing a respite from the elements. It differs from a camera in that the inhabitant is the viewer and the structure acts like a lens, providing a focal point on the rural landscape. The structure hints of secrets and perches like an ark on a sea of grasses. It even has a hidden entrance.
A School of Blisters and Hard Knocks Studio North gives students a chance to engage with the rural landscape and to imagine and construct inventive design solutions. The first day of Studio North begins by tossing ideas around, then sketching to express concepts on paper. Physical labor commences right after lunch; students may create a wooden SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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G R E AT I D E A S base for the structure or even pour a concrete foundation. Some universities and organizations like Rural Studio (in Alabama) offer design/build programs. “One of the differences is that we try to make it all happen in one week,” Robert says. “Because we’re building in an agricultural setting, we’re focusing on structures we can actually use,” Keith adds, and that’s unique too. They end the week with a gathering at the site. “That’s very important. People invite friends, parents, neighbors, anyone they want, and they can display or show what they’ve done. Over six days we get pretty close, spending at least 10 hours a day together working. It doesn’t leave much time to fool around, so it’s a chance to blow off steam and appreciate what we’ve built.” Studio North is part boot camp, part architecture enrichment. Most students graduate with a few wood splinters, blisters, hammered thumbnails, sunburns, and sore backs. They also have a deep, firsthand appreciation for what it really takes to build a serious structure. But not too serious. •
Studio North June 4–10, 2017 Keith Moskow, FAIA, and Robert Linn, AIA Moskow Linn Architects Inc. (617) 292-2000 www.MoskowLinn.com
Moskow Linn Architects has received numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects and the Boston Society of Architects, among others. They were the winner of the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Boston Logan 9/11 Memorial Competition in 2005. Keith Moskow, FAIA, received his Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Robert Linn, AIA, received an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University.
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In Churchill’s War Rooms, a mannequin of Winston Churchill appears to be taking an important phone call, perhaps a transatlantic one, before visitors’ eyes.
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Winston Churchill in wax at Madame Tussauds in Washington, DC. © Mira Agron | Dreamstime.com
AN HONORARY US CITIZEN Churchill is one of only eight people to be made honorary citizens of the United States. The other seven are: Raoul Wallenberg, a Hungarian businessman who persisted in issuing Swedish passports to hundreds of Jews during World War II, saving them from the Nazi gas chambers; William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania as an early colony; Hannah Penn, William’s wife, who took over as the colony’s leader after her husband’s death; Mother Teresa, the Catholic nun known for her work among Calcutta’s poorest; Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the French general who was a key leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution; General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish war hero who founded the American cavalry and saved George Washington’s life during the Battle of Brandywine; Bernardo de Gálvez, the governor of Louisiana and a general in the Continental Army who smuggled supplies through the port of New Orleans to the Americans and orchestrated decisive victories against the British in the Southern US, which George Washington declared “a deciding factor in the outcome of the Revolutionary War.” 70
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Opposite top: Mannequins of military officers appear to discuss an urgent matter in Churchill's War Rooms. Opposite bottom: Colored thumbtacks and string were used to plot Allied and Axis movements around the globe. This page, clockwise from top left: An officer's bedroom. The Enigma machine used to decode Nazi messages. A key to the bombing signals at the entrance to the bunker. The "Situation Room," the underground meeting room where Churchill and his advisors were briefed daily.
During an era when phones were connected by cables, calling across the Atlantic could take more than one day. One had to place the call with the operator, and then wait for a call back once the connection had been made. The hotline was first suggested in war movies and spy novels. To see it in real life, 70 years later, was a revelation. Technology has sure advanced since then! It also made me consider more carefully how those two great leaders, Roosevelt and Churchill, won a war that so influenced our world today. CHURC HILL’S WAR R OOMS I spotted the famous red phone on a visit to a lesser-known museum in London called Churchill’s War Rooms, located in the treasury building by St. James Park. I had visited London on numerous occasions and toured the torture chambers in the Tower of London, watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, strolled through Hyde Park, and explored the boutiques of Covent Garden . . . more than once. When a friend mentioned the War Rooms, I jumped at the idea—something different. SPRIN G 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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Actually, the museum is below the treasury. A series of underground bunkers made of steel and concrete, Churchill’s War Rooms are where Churchill and his closest advisors lived and strategized during the tensest moments of World War II. The bunker contained meeting rooms, communication areas, bedrooms (Churchill and his wife had separate ones), a dining room, and storage areas. None of it was luxurious, but most of it was bombproof. A sign at the beginning of an underground tunnel system emphasized just how tenuous those times were—and how unelectronic by today’s standards. Whistles warned of an incoming enemy attack, then bells gave the all-clear signal. Farther along, handwritten charts or those composed on typewriters listed such facts as the number of bombs dropped on London, the number of runs by the Royal Air Force to the coast, and the number of casualties over the last 24 hours. 72
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Prime Minister Churchill's underground bedroom during World War II, within the bunker now open to the public as a London museum called Churchill's War Rooms.
MORE WORLD WAR II IN LONDON The HMS Belfast, a battleship in the Royal Navy’s fleet during World War II, is permanently moored on the Thames River across from the Tower of London and is open to the public. It is one of the Imperial War Museums similar to Churchill’s War Rooms. Sit in the captain’s chair, tour the galley, check out the onboard artillery, and see a sailor get his tooth pulled at sea, all online at www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast.
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I wandered past the closet-sized offices of the top generals of the British military, observed charts with the Allied and Axis positions around the globe noted with colored thumbtacks, and took a photo of a long green table sandwiched between yellowing walls where Churchill was briefed by the English brass. The War Rooms made World War II real again. CHURCHILL AND ROOSEVELT I passed several officers’ quarters, and then suddenly, there he was. Winston Churchill sat at a gray metal desk, talking on the telephone. Not the hotline, but a black rotary phone typical of the era. His trademark cigar hung loosely in his left hand as he pressed the receiver to his ear with his right. Using life-sized mannequins, Churchill’s War Rooms imparted the sense of urgency and tension that Churchill himself must have felt as the Nazis bombed the city above. Was Churchill asking Roosevelt for food and munitions? Between 1939 and 1945, Churchill and Roosevelt were in close touch, exchanging 1,700 letters and telegrams over seven years, or an average of four to five communications a week. Telegrams? That form of communication has gone the way of the dinosaur. Even letters are becoming rare, replaced largely by emails and text messages. A group of elementary school kids filled in around me as I pondered the 74
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A view of the Thames River in London from the HMS Belfast.
way people exchanged critical information during Churchill and Roosevelt’s time. Instead of cracking digital codes with computers crunching gigabytes of data at lightning speed, they used an Enigma machine (one is on display at the War Rooms) that transposed jumbled letters and numbers into legible prose. I walked along with the school group, peering into the warren of underground rooms. Eventually, the narrow passage gave way to a bigger space with maps of the world along one wall. That’s where I spotted the hotline, but the kids paid it little attention, gawking instead at the maps. It occurred to me that these children might not know what a touchtone phone was, let alone a rotary phone, in their portable, mini LCD screen universe. Had a call over that red telephone ultimately led to an Allied victory? We’ll never know, but in Churchill’s War Rooms, it’s interesting to imagine. • MORE INFO To learn more about Churchill’s War Rooms, one of several Imperial war museums around London, go to www. iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms.
ONLINE EXTRA Find more facts about Churchill online at www.hereinhanover.com.
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DINING OUT
This Lebanon Street restaurant is local to the core
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As soon as you walk through the Skinny Pancake’s doors, you can see the restaurant’s emphasis on local before you even taste its offerings. The décor has a rustic vibe—wood panels from a fallen barn in Jericho line the walls, as do the rural but vibrant canvases (think pigs and farms in pastels) of artist Jamie Townsend, a Springfield native. An antique stove serves as a coffee station. Orange accents, the company’s signature color, offset the otherwise earthy atmosphere. But what’s truly local is the restaurant’s menu. The business prides itself on fresh ingredients procured from neighbors. “There’s an agrarian community around here that can support this sort of restaurant,” says Marketing Director Michael Cyr. “It’s nice to be able to bring that to the table.”
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The Skinny Pancake offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes as well as burgers, panini, and a wide variety of munchies for groups to enjoy. Pictured here is also the espresso and coffee station featuring Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea.
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DINING OUT About 75 percent of the Skinny Pancake’s ingredients are locally sourced, coming from within a 250-mile radius of its Lebanon Street location. Vendors include Fairlee’s Crossroad Farm, Piermont’s Robie Farm, and Norwich’s King Arthur Flour. In 2016, the Skinny Pancake restaurants went through 41,000 pounds of cheddar from the Cabot Cooperative. The restaurant sometimes collaborates with a local purveyor to expand that business’s offerings. For example, the Skinny’s kitchen team worked with Claremont’s North Country Smokehouse to scale production up to a point where they could provide some pork products to all additional Skinny Pancake locations. BEGINNINGS With locations in Burlington, Montpelier, and the Sugarbush and Stowe Mountain ski resorts, the Skinny Pancake opened its Upper Valley branch in Hanover in May 2016. The small chain was founded in 2003 by brothers Jonny and Benjy Adler, who toured festivals in New England and New York in a mobile unit. They used a junked sailboat trailer to pull the cart, which was constructed partly with used wood flooring from their parents’ flooded kitchen floor. Later, they drove a bus powered by used vegetable oil. In 2007, Jonny and Benjy opened their first business without wheels on Burlington’s waterfront. Upper Valley visitors to the company’s Burlington and Montpelier locations often told the Adlers how nice it would be to have a Skinny Pancake closer to home. The conversation ramped up in 2014 when a group of Tuck Business School students did a project on the restaurant. Their marketing analysis suggested a Hanover location would grow. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER With its name, customers often associate the Skinny Pancake with breakfast—and it certainly delivers on that front, with items such as the crepe monsieur (local ham, Cabot cheddar, and a cage-free egg wrapped in a sweet crepe with a side of local maple syrup) and the Noah’s Ark (two eggs, two slices of local bacon, and two “frumpled” cinnamon and sugar crepes served with a side of maple syrup). But the establishment is also open for lunch, dinner, and dessert, of course, with items including savory crepes, burgers, hot dogs, and
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The decor of the Hanover restaurant features barnboard from Vermont, an antique woodstove, handmade tables, and bright orange booths.
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an extensive menu of sweet crepes. Specials are popular and allow chefs to be creative with produce that’s not available year-round, such as root vegetables and cauliflower in winter or different varieties of meat the managers can’t obtain in bulk. A bar crowd has also emerged. More than 20 microbrews are on tap, mostly from the Northeast, such as Pepperell Pilsner from Biddeford, Maine’s Banded Horn Brewing Company, and Idle Idol IPA from Suncook, New Hampshire’s Oddball Brewing Company. A LOCAL TUNE In December, a notoriously slow month for Hanover businesses, the Skinny Pancake drew a large turnout in the evening. “It was a surprise to us,” Michael says, “because we’re used to doing really big breakfasts, and we’ve actually seen a bigger dinner rush here.” The reason, he says, is that people caught on to the restaurant’s live music. Bow Thayer, a multistring instrumentalist based in Stockbridge, Vermont, appears every Wednesday evening, and patrons can expect to find bands on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In addition, the restaurant offers a popular Sunday brunch with a rotating bluegrass act. “I was actually walking in here the other night when Bow Thayer was playing,” says Michael. “I heard two gentlemen, probably about thirtyish, standing by the register, and one said, ‘Isn’t this place amazing? It’s so different from everything else that’s been in Hanover.’ That’s the kind of feedback we wanted, and that’s what we’re starting to get.” •
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LIVING WELL BY
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In every new year, especially as spring emerges, we seek a new bloom in our appearance too. Innovative and updated cosmetic procedures appear regularly with promises of rejuvenation. But where to start? We asked Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Center in Beverly Hills, to recommend a few new or updated anti-aging treatments to consider in 2017.
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LUSCIOUS LIPS “Lips are in,” says Dr. Berger, “luscious lips.” Lips are the most important feature of the lower face, he says, but as we age, they lose volume. Genetics may also be a factor in thin lips. To regain a youthful, attractive shape that adds volume to lips, there are a lot of options, Dr. Berger says, the best of which he thinks is Volbella. Juvederm Volbella is a hyaluronic fi ller just for lips. “It works beautifully,” Dr. Berger says, “and improves and enhances the lips’ attractiveness more naturally, without the clichéd, over-puffy look.” Luscious lips are more than just volume, he points out. The shape is important as well. With loss of volume, over time the shape of the lips changes. When treating the lips, “You want to be sure the shape is maintained and that the lips are plump and devoid of wrinkles and lines, and that the corners are horizontal, not turned down.” Maintaining or refreshing the cupid’s bow under the nose is also important and contributes to the overall look of beautiful lips. When considering anti-aging treatments, “A lot of people neglect the lips. The right thing to do is to treat the face as a whole, but people do other things and forget the lips,” Dr. Berger says. “Luscious lips are in for 2017. Get your lips looking kissable and attractive.” NANOFAT TRANSFER Nanofat transfer is a relatively new fat-transfer treatment that improves the quality of the skin and can be used in the sensitive, thin areas of the face such as around the eyes, as well as on the hands, and the temple and eyebrow areas of the forehead. Fine lines, dark circles, and hollowness can be eliminated. “Fat is liquid gold,” Dr. Berger says, and nanofat transfer is an office procedure that converts the patient’s own fat into “a powerful volumizing filler that can be immediately inserted using
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your own enriched fat.” The cost, he says, is the same as for other fillers, but the nanofat transfer lasts longer. During the procedure, fat is removed via liposuction from another area of the patient’s body, such as the buttocks, stomach, or thighs, and is then emulsified into a liquid that can be injected into the skin with small cannulas, which makes it perfect for small areas of the face such as the skin around the eyes. Nanofat injections also rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production. “The beauty is that it can be done as an office visit,” Dr. Berger says. NATURAL BREAST AUGMENTATION Fat-transfer technology has helped make breast augmentation procedures less risky and more long-lasting than implants, says Dr. Berger. “It’s hot and growing because it’s natural, safe, and has a lower complication rate,” he says. The procedure has been perfected and has become more mainstream, offering a more natural-looking breast. It not only increases cup size but can also improve shape and restore lost volume without surgery. As with nanofat transfer, the patient’s fat is removed via liposuction and injected into the breast. “It’s defi nitely something to consider if you’re looking for an augmentation that is natural. It’s an excellent option to consider over implants,” Dr. Berger says. MICRONEEDLING One of the best all-around facial rejuvenation procedures might well be microneedling for its ability to tackle a range of issues, including fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. It improves tone, texture, and luster, says Dr. Berger, by stimulating collagen production. A device rapidly creates tiny needle holes in the skin, hundreds of times per section; this spurs the regeneration of collagen—the basis of healthy,
youthful skin. Microneedling also allows for different products aimed at specific problems to penetrate the skin, as well as platelet-rich plasma that is obtained from the patient’s own blood. PRP treatment, as it’s known, again stimulates collagen production and speeds tissue repair. “You need to get three treatments, about a month apart, and then maintenance treatments every three to six months,” Dr. Berger says. SILHOUETTE LIFT A less invasive, all-over facelift without surgery and its attendant risks and recovery time, the silhouette lift is gaining in popularity because of its effectiveness with hardly any downtime. Dr. Berger calls it the “lunchtime lift.” This procedure, which inserts absorbable threads into various places in the face that are then gently “pulled,” lifts and supports the underlying tissue of the cheeks, jowls, and corners of the mouth, eliminating laugh lines, folds, laxity, and drooping. The results are instant, Dr. Berger says, and they last one to two years. “It’s a great technique for those who are not ready for a facelift,” he adds. “Threading is very popular. It’s something to try; it’s new and easy. It’s cool.” (For more detailed information about silhouette lifts, see the Winter 2016 issue of Here in Hanover.) •
For more information, see Dr. Andre Berger's book THE BEVERLY HILLS ANTI-AGING PRESCRIPTION.
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THE HOOD & THE HOP
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.
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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. Located at 53 Main Street, Hanover, NH.
Visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth. edu/explore/museum/ hood-downtown for more information and current hours.
Bahar Behbahani, Adorned with Pillars, from Let the Garden Eram Flourish series, 2016, mixed media on canvas. Courtesy of the artist. © Bahar Behbahani. Photo by Adam Reich.
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Bahar Behbahani: Let the Garden Eram Flourish This exhibition presents a suite of paintings, installations, and video from Iranian-born, Brooklyn-based Bahar Behbahani’s acclaimed Persian Gardens. An engineering tour de force, Persian or Iranian gardens have captured the human imagination since their emergence in the sixth century BCE. These walled gardens comprise multilateral structures, connecting aqueducts, networks of water channels, and surrounding trees and vegetation that remain lush all year in the middle of the desert. Behbahani explores the intersection of politics and poetics that defines the gardens as contested spaces—objects of beauty that have attracted people from different walks of life throughout the ages.
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globes in his World Processor series for 15 years. The series is now internationally renowned and numbers over one thousand objects, a selection of which will be available to Hood Downtown visitors for the first time. This exhibition is paired with Mining Big Data: Artists’ Global Concerns in the Strauss Gallery, Hopkins Center.
March 24–April 30 Mining Big Data
In very different ways, Amy Balkin and Luis Delgado-Qualtrough use data-driven research to grapple visually with such topics as climate change, the demands on global natural resources, carbon emissions, solar energy, and the effects of various human activities on a global scale. Amy Balkin’s poster, titled The Atmosphere: A Guide, explores the influence of history and politics on the Earth’s atmosphere. Luis Delgado-Qualtrough tackles the problem of carbon accumulation with 10 Carbon Conundrums, a word-and-image essay that recombines historical events, dates, and GPS coordinates. ▷Strauss Gallery, Hopkins Center
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April 5 ∂ Adult Workshop: Exploring the Art of Ingo Günther During this discussion-based workshop, we will explore the work of Ingo Günther, who has been mapping data onto illuminated globes for 15 years. Enrollment is free but limited. Please register through the museum’s online calendar by April 1. ▷6:30–8pm
6 ∂ Artist Lecture: Ingo Günther The artist will talk about the development and evolution of the World Processor series, an ongoing project of illuminated globes that visualize data about a diverse array of topics including life expectancy, immigration, rainforests, billionaires, and many more. Since 1989, Günther has created over 1,000 globes and has exhibited them in over 20 countries. More than 50 of them are
Ingo Günther, installation of the World Processor series, illuminated globes. © Ingo Günther.
currently on view at Hood Downtown. ▷Haldeman Center 041 Kreindler Conference Room, 4:30pm
6 ∂ Public Open House Explore World Processor and meet artist Ingo Günther at Hood Downtown. ▷6–7pm 13 ∂ Lunchtime Gallery Talk: Globes, Globalization, and Deglobalization with Richard Wright, Professor of Geography,
Orvil Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs, Dartmouth College This expert on immigration, migration, racism, mixed-race studies, labor markets, and housing markets will discuss the World Processor series though the lens of a professor in the field of geography. Limited space. No seating. Please RSVP to Sharon.L.Reed@ dartmouth.edu. ▷12:30pm
15 ∂ Introductory Tour: Ingo Günther’s World Processor ▷2pm
20 ∂ Artist Talk: Luis Delgado-Qualtrough The artist and creator of the series Carbon Conundrums, on view in the Strauss Gallery, will talk about his work, which draws on environmental themes. This series was recently reviewed as “easily some of the most delicately
The Hood & The Hop is sponsored by Hanover Eyecare
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subversive work” at the 2016 FotoFest Biennial in Houston, which was devoted to environmental photography. ▷Strauss Gallery, Hopkins Center, 4:30pm
May 4 ∂ Spotlight Talk and Book Discussion: The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman From the New York Times best-selling author of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things, this story of forbidden love set on the tropical island of St. Thomas is about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro, the “father of impressionism.” Join Katherine Hart, Senior Curator of Collections and Barbara C. and Harvey P. Hood 1918 Curator of Academic Programming, for a spotlight talk followed by a discussion of the book. Copies of the book will be available at Howe Library by April 6. Please preregister with Howe Library after April 6 by calling (603) 643-4120. Space is limited. ▷Mayer Room, Howe Library, 7pm
12 ∂ The Dr. Allen Root Distinguished Lecture of Contemporary Art: Duchamp and Dalí with Dawn Ades, Emeritus Professor of Art History, Essex University This leading authority on Dada and surrealism was awarded a CBE in 2013 for her services to art history. She has been responsible for many major exhibitions, including Dada and Surrealism Reviewed, Art in Latin America, and Francis Bacon. She organized the highly successful exhibition to celebrate the centenary of Salvador Dalí at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice (2004) as well. This lecture is being given in memory of Janet Root, who was a board member at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. ▷Loew Auditorium, Black Family Center for the Visual Arts, 4pm
13 ∂ Introductory Tour: Outdoor Sculpture This 75-minute, docent-led tour of outdoor sculpture begins at the Hopkins Center plaza. ▷4pm
21 ∂ Family Day: Making Sculpture in Public Places Begin at the Hopkins Center Plaza, where you will pick up a map that leads you on a sculpture adventure across campus. At different sculpture stops, you can make your own sculptures to take home and participate in a community sculpture. This event is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Rain date: June 4. ▷1–4pm
HOPKINS CENTER EVENTS @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE hop.dartmouth.edu For information, tickets, or pricing information, call the Hopkins Center Box Offi ce at (603) 6462422 or visit hop.dartmouth.edu. The Hopkins Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.
25 ∂ Adult Workshop: Outdoor Sculpture Walk, Talk, and Write Through group discussions and writing activities, explore sculpture on campus and consider not only what these works communicate but also how they activate the outdoor spaces they occupy. This workshop begins at the Hopkins Center plaza. Enrollment is free but limited. Please register through the museum’s online calendar by May 22. ▷6:30–8pm
June 3 ∂ Museum Day Trip: Shelburne Museum and Fleming Museum, Vermont Join John Stomberg, Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director, and Bonnie MacAdam, Jonathan L. Cohen Curator of American Art, on a Premiere Coach for a day of exploration in neighboring Vermont. View the American art collections of Electra Webb at the Shelburne Museum and discover the Fleming Museum, where three of the Hood’s works are on view. Boxed lunch included. Visit our website for details and registration information. ▷8:30am
March 19 Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play! ▷The Moore Theater, 3pm
March 11 ∂ HopStop Family Show Claremont: No Strings Marionettes: Wasabi—A Dragon’s Tale ▷Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 3pm 19 ∂ Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play! ▷The Moore Theater, 3pm
25 ∂ HopStop Family Show Hanover: No Strings Marionettes: Wasabi—A Dragon’s Tale ▷Alumni Hall, 11am 31 ∂ Wakka Wakka Productions: Made In China ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm
APRIL 1 ∂ Wakka Wakka Productions: Made In China ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm
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April 4 Brad Mehldau, Piano ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
4 ∂ Brad Mehldau, Piano ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
7, 8 ∂ Dorrance Dance with Toshi Reagon & BIGLovely: The Blues Project ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm
April 25 The Nile Project ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
7 ∂ Dartmouth College Glee Club ▷Rollins Chapel, 2pm
8 ∂ HopStop Family Show Hanover: Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble ▷Alumni Hall, 11am
13 ∂ HopStop Family Show Hanover: Dancers’ Corner ▷Alumni Hall, 11am
8 ∂ HopStop Family Show Claremont:
13 ∂ HopStop Family Show Claremont: Dancers’ Corner ▷Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 3pm
Akwaaba Traditional African Drum and Dance Ensemble ▷Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 3pm
13 ∂ Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble 9 ∂ ChamberWorks
▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
▷Rollins Chapel, 1pm
25 ∂ The Nile Project ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
29 ∂ Dartmouth College Gospel Choir ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 2pm
MAY 3 ∂ Apollo’s Fire ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
6 ∂ Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
20 ∂ Handel Society of Dartmouth College ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm 24 ∂ World Music Percussion Ensemble ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm 26, 27 ∂ Dartmouth Dance Ensemble ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm 27 ∂ Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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HAPPENINGS: SPRING 2017 MARCH ∂ APRIL ∂ MAY
Through September Exhibit: Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments ▷Montshire Museum of Science
Discover the science and art behind making and playing musical instruments.
Through September Exhibit: Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments Visitors can explore how musical instruments are created and played, investigating the relationship between design variations, the sounds produced, and stories of the people who make and play them.
March 10, April 14, May 19 Montshire Unleashed The Montshire is open after hours for adults. Pull up a stool at the Science Discovery Lab or explore the exhibits. Jasper Murdock Ale and wine from the Norwich Inn and delicious food from a local vendor will be available for purchase. ▷6pm
Happenings is sponsored by St. Johnsbury Academy
Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org
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HAPPENINGS MONTSHIRE MUSEUM CONTINUED
March 11 Take Apart Day ▷1pm
March 12, 26, April 15, 19, 27, May 7, 27 Color Mixing ▷11am
March 12, 26, April 15, 19, 27, May 7, 27 Mirror, Mirror Learn how to turn simple shapes into complex and fascinating patterns. ▷3pm
March 16 After-School – Coding! ▷3:30pm
March 18, April 1, 16, 20, 26, May 13, 28 Microscopic Investigations We’ll use hand lenses and microscopes. ▷11am
March 18, 25, April 1, April 9, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, May 6, 13, 21, 28 Lab Coat Investigations Explore topics from making batteries to using microscopes. ▷3pm
March 19, April 2, 21, 25, 29, May 14 Skulls Learn about New England wildlife as we examine their skeletal remains. ▷11am
March 19, April 2, 21, 25, 29, May 14 Leafcutter Ants ▷3pm
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March 25, April 9, 18, 23, 28, May 6, 21 Hoopster Gliders We will experiment with designing and building gliders and other paper craft. ▷11am
April 4 Success with Hydrangeas: Best Growing Practices for New England – A Hanover Garden Club Program Mal Candon will talk about regional climate effects on hydrangeas and more. ▷1pm
April 8, 17, 24, 30, May 20, 29 Straw Rockets Participants will make their own indoor paper rocket. ▷11am
April 8, 17, 24, 30, May 20, 29 Sound Science ▷3pm
April 25 After-School Adventures Session 5 Begins ▷3:30pm
April 26 Young Scientist Program Session 5 Begins ▷Morning program: 9:30am ▷Afternoon program: 1pm
May 1 Natural Explorations Begins ▷Ages 6–8: 10:30am ▷Ages 9–12: 1pm
May 2 Add Color to Your Life: Container Planting and Beyond – A Hanover Garden Club Program Jeanne Holmes will provide ideas for combining a variety of plants for containers. ▷1pm
May 5 Fiddlehead Fling Benefit Auction The $90/person admission fee includes amazing hors d’oeuvres by Christophe Chef Services, a complimentary beverage, and dessert by King Arthur Flour. ▷6pm SPRING 2017 • HERE IN HANOVER
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HAPPENINGS Norwich Bookstore Norwich Square 291 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-1114 www.norwichbookstore.com
March 15 A Celebration of Local Poet Carol Armstrong Includes readings from her new book, Rich Remembering. ▷7pm
April 12 Local Poets Read from Their New Collections Ina Anderson will read from Journey into Space and April Ossmann will read from Event Boundaries. ▷7pm
April 26 Former President of Dartmouth College James Wright James Wright presents his new history book, Enduring Vietnam: An American Generation and Its War. ▷7pm
May 10 Vermont Writer Stephen P. Kiernan Stephen P. Kiernan will present his new novel set during World War II, The Baker’s Secret. ▷7pm
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Other Noteworthy Events March 11 Apple Tree Pruning Workshop Learn the fine points of fruit tree pruning and help reclaim the historic orchard on Balch Hill. Bring pruning saw, gloves, and snack. ▷Hanover Conservancy www.hanoverconservancy.com, 2–4pm
March 14–May 23, Tuesdays Drop-In Technical Help Need help with your computer, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader? ▷Howe Library, www.thehowe.org 10am–12pm
March 18 The Howel Classic 19th Hole Party The 18-hole course will be open with hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer. While you’re here, bring your kids (ages 4–11) to a pajama party at the library! ▷The Howe Library, www.thehowe.org 7–10pm
March 19 The Howel Open Try the 18-hole course while enjoying pizza, burritos, and treats. ▷The Howe Library, www.thehowe.org 11am–4pm
March 26 Workshop: Memoir Writing with Kesaya Noda ▷Norwich Historical Society norwichvthistoricalsociety.org, 1–4pm
April 5 1st Wednesdays: Paul Revere’s Ride: A New Look at an Old Story Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Hackett Fischer looks at what actually happened the night of April 18, 1775. ▷Norwich Congregational Church www.vermonthumanities.org, 7pm
April 22, 23 Five Colleges Book Sale One of New England’s largest book sales, with over 50 categories of carefully sorted, modestly priced books, both fiction and S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 • H E R E I N H A N OV E R
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HAPPENINGS nonfiction. Included in the sale are a large collection of children’s books, DVDs, CDs, books on CDs, books on tape, videos, special collectibles, rare books, and a sealed-bid auction. Proceeds support scholarships for Vermont and New Hampshire students. ▷Lebanon High School, five-collegesbook sale.org, 22, 9am–5pm; 23, 9am–3pm (half-price day)
May 3 1st Wednesdays: Heather Richardson—A History of the Republican Party Boston College Professor Heather Cox Richardson considers how, through its 150+ year history, the GOP has alternately focused on property rights and on equal opportunity, and what that might mean for its future. ▷Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org, 7pm
May 20 Upper Valley Humane Society Tails & Trails Walk-a-thon Please bring your furry friends on leashes! No flexi-leads, please. Free event, but please consider fundraising for the homeless animals at UVHS by collecting pledges from your friends, family, coworkers, etc. Registration begins at 9am; the walk begins at 10am. ▷Colburn Park, Lebanon, www.uvhs.org
May 20 Hanover Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Enter at Pine Knoll Cemetery off Rt. 10 South, Hanover; follow signs. ▷9am-noon www.hanovergardenclub.org
May 21 Summer Sunday Walking Tour: Lewiston: Norwich’s Ghost Hamlet ▷Norwich Historical Society norwichvthistoricalsociety.org
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ADVERTISERS INDEX 37 Central Clothiers 18
Linde Mac Real Estate Inside back cover
AboutFace Skin Therapy 27
Listen Community Services 64
Amy Tuller Dietitian 83
Londonderry Ventures 33
Andrew Pearce Wooden Bowls 40
Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery 51
Anichini 13
MB Pro Landscape 59
Annemarie Schmidt European Face
Martha Diebold Real Estate Inside front cover
and Body Studio 57
Mascoma Savings Bank 8
Baker Orthodontics 93
Molly’s Restaurant & Bar 50
Belletetes 12
Montshire Museum of Science 20
Bensonwood 33
NT Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers 27
Bentleys 83
Nathan Wechsler 93
Cabinetry Concepts & Surface Solutions 48
Noodle Station 87
Cardigan Mountain School 67
Northcape Design Build 73
Carpenter & Main 49
Northern Motorsport LTD 88
Carpet King & Tile 92
Norwich Regional Animal Hospital 32
Charter Trust Company 19
Norwich Square Café 51
Chew & Company 46
Norwich Wines & Spirits 94
Cota & Cota 74
Patel Dental Group of Upper Valley 38
Coventry Catering 95
Peraza Dermatology Group 3
Creative Lighting Designs & Décor 32
Perry’s Oil Service 83
Crossroads Academy 72
PowerHouse Mall 39
Crown Point Cabinetry 4
Rambler’s Way 15
Cushing & Sons 39
Randall T. Mudge & Associates 95
DRM 75
River Road Vet Clinic 31
Designer Gold 23
Riverlight Builders 82
Donald J. Neely, DMD 46
Roberts Flowers of Hanover 87
Dorr Mill Store 66
Rodd Roofing Co. 7
Dowds’ Country Inn & Event Center Back cover
Roger A. Phillips, DMD 66
Dr. Alla Devitskaya 91
Santavicca Dental/Anesthesia Consultants 58
Estes & Gallup 31
Sean’s Lawn N’ Garden Services 79
Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty 5
Simple Energy 10
Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center 80
Snyder Donegan Real Estate 2
G.R. Porter & Sons 47
Springfield Auto Mart 6
Gilberte Interiors 11
St. Johnsbury Academy 89
Hanover Country Club 80
Summer Court Dental 29
Hanover Eyecare 85
Systems Plus Computers 79
Hanover Improvement Society 94
The Carriage Shed 17
Hanover Inn 29
The Gilded Edge 50
Hanover True Value 49
The Hood Museum of Art 47
Henderson’s Tree & Garden Services 65
The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm 75
Indigo 20
The Skinny Pancake 18
JMH Wealth Management 91
The Ultimate Bath Store 9
James Predmore, DDS 74
Timberpeg 57
Jancewicz & Son 41
Upper Valley Haven 94
Jeff Wilmot Painting 72
Valley Floors 67
Jesse’s Steak Seafood & Tavern 48
Village Pizza and Grill 90
Kendal at Hanover 91
Von Bargen’s 40
Killdeer Farm 50
WISE 90
Landshapes 92
Wells Fargo Advisors 1
League of NH Craftsmen 49
We’re Makin’ Waves 38 & 48
Ledyard Financial Advisors 21
Woodstock Inn & Resort 65
Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover 51
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Managing Partner of Lyme Properties, West Lebanon, New Hampshire What initially drew you to a career that often includes redeveloping historic buildings? When I was a graduate student at MIT studying urban studies and planning, I worked for a number of community development corporations that helped homeowners renovate their houses. This is when I discovered that older buildings have good “bones,” and that adaptive reuse is an important revitalization strategy. I have redeveloped over 1.5 million square feet of historic building space, the most recent being the former library in West Lebanon. Give us your vision of River Park. The master plan we developed with our neighbors supports mixed-use, public access to the Connecticut River, sustainable architecture, and expanded advance transit options, and it complements downtown West Lebanon. There is a growing life-science research cluster in the Upper Valley with limited options for expansion. Lyme was successful 96
in rezoning a portion of the site for this use, with overwhelming support from West Lebanon voters. River Park can become the address of record for emerging companies, allowing them to expand in Lebanon rather than leaving the area. Why is River Park good for West Lebanon? Right now, downtown West Lebanon lacks a diversified employment base. With the expansion of the interstate highway system years ago, locally owned businesses were unable to compete with big-box retail stores on Route 12A. Important land uses, such as Westboro Yards, became vacant and blighted. The city of Lebanon has given lip service to revitalization but continues to allow activities that contribute to further decline in West Lebanon. The zoning ordinance is often at odds with municipal policy, and dealing with city hall is not a “taxpayer-friendly” experience. River Park has the potential to reverse these trends.
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What part does Friends of River Park play in its partnership with Lyme Properties? Friends of River Park is a not-for-profit organization. Lyme will transfer ownership of the open space along the Connecticut River to Friends of River Park when the city finally approves the site plan and subdivision plan mylars (the official plans used to record the approvals in the registry of deeds). River Park has pledged a significant contribution to this nonprofit and challenged the Lebanon Conservation Commission to match it. I also hope the new owners of the Wilder Dam will match our contribution since they have a responsibility to promote recreational open space as part of their relicensing obligations. What activities or hobbies do you most enjoy away from work? I enjoy gardening. This past year I grew heirloom vegetables from seeds my grandfather left me almost 40 years ago! As a new grandfather myself, I hope to continue this tradition. •