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Wicked Awesome BBQ Wicked Awesome BBQ is located just off the highway in White River Junction right behind McDonald’s. We serve New England-style barbecue smoked over apple and maple wood until the meat falls off the bone. We have indoor and outdoor seating where you can enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine. At Wicked Awesome BBQ, “You can’t beat my meat.” 93 Beswick Drive White River Junction, VT (802) 698-8059 www.wickedawesomebbq.com Tue–Thu 11am–8pm Fri & Sat 11am–9pm Sun 11am–7pm Closed Mon
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TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos 129 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-3208 www.trailbreakwrj.com Mon–Sun 4–9:30/10pm Closed Wed
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Angry Goat Pepper Co. 240 South Main Street White River Junction, VT www.angrygoatpepperco.com Tue–Thu 10am–6pm Fri–Sat 10am–7pm Closed Sun & Mon
We formulate our hair and skin care from start to finish in our open lab in downtown WRJ using carefully chosen raw materials and Vermont wildflowers to soothe and nourish delicate skin, scalp, and hair holistically. Our store features small-batch, expertly formulated indie beauty and wellness brands from around the country. Come visit us! 4 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 457-4208 www.flourishbodycare.com Open Daily 10am–6pm
Junction Frame Shop Junction Frame Shop has been a steadfast part of downtown White River Junction since 1985. That’s over 30 years of providing creative picture framing for all tastes and budgets. Now we’ve added “Gallery Moments” to take your photos to new heights, printed on acrylic, aluminum, or canvas. Check it out! 55 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 296-2121 www.junctionframeshop.com
Piecemeal Pies 5 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-6910 www.piecemealpies.com
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The Engine Room is the Upper Valley’s Event and Music Center. Located in White River Junction, The Engine Room has 4,000 square feet of event space, including the largest stage in the Upper Valley. We recently remodeled the bar and lobby area, added eight amazing taps of fresh draft beer, added a catering kitchen, and installed new sound and lighting equipment. Catering is provided by Maple Street Catering and/or Big Fatty’s BBQ. Many different music events are scheduled. 188 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 296-2400 Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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CONTENTS FEATURES
42 | A Tour of the New England Trail
Exploring the southern end of the Connecticut River Valley. by Michael Centore
54 | Jack Rowell, Cultural
Documentarian
Capturing character in photographs. by Mary Gow
74 | New London Hospital/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock
A century of service. by Susan Nye
On the cover: Members of North Country Hounds gather for a chase. Photo by Emily Howe. This page: A stretch of the Connecticut River near the Mount Orne Bridge on a rainy morning. © Daniel Logan | Dreamstime.com
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34 DEPARTMENTS 21 Editor’s Note 22 Contributors 24 Online Exclusives 26 Monthly Tidbits
Facts, fun & ideas for fall.
32 Season’s Best Ducks in a row.
34 Active Life
Join the chase with North Country Hounds. By Emily Howe
82 Business Sense
Top Stitch Embroidery celebrates 30 years. By Justine M. Kohr
88 What’s in Store
Halloween attire: Costumania. By Linda A. Ditch
95 The Pick
Calendar of local events.
103 Advertisers Index 104 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.
64 Travel Time
A spontaneous pit stop in Lucca, Italy. By Lisa Ballard
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EDITOR’S NOTE
P HOTO BY I A N R AYM O N D
Fabulous Fall As autumn transforms Upper Valley fields and mountains into a thousand shades of gold, orange, and red, we welcome clear days and cool nights with the wearing of sweaters and jackets as we head out to work and school. The season beckons us to get outdoors for hiking, biking, and—of course— raking leaves. While we have many hiking trails and choices for other activities in our area, take the opportunity this year to explore farther south by planning a day trip to the Connecticut River Valley in Southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Michael Centore shares several options for scenic trips to our south, including visiting historic castles, so get your friends and family together for a new and exciting excursion (page 42). Closer to home, Emily Howe takes us along on a fox hunt with North Country Hounds (page 34). Her iconic images could have been shot in the English countryside, so realizing that these beautiful scenes are taking place in Vermont is remarkable. Noted at the end of the article is another event open to the public coming up later in September, so check it out. And don’t worry—no foxes are harmed during the chase. We’re also checking in with our friend and longtime photographer Jack Rowell, who has worked with us since the early days of image (page 54). His exhibit Jack Rowell, Cultural Documentarian: Portraits of Vermont People and Other Wildlife is at the White River Craft Center in Randolph, Vermont, through October 25 and will be opening at the Main Street Museum in White River Junction on November 3. Plan on attending the opening reception from 6 to 8pm, followed by a special performance by Myra Flynn. If you can’t make opening night, the exhibit will be there for your viewing pleasure through March 31, 2019. The staff and I wish you a wonderful autumn, and we remind you to slow down and take time out of your busy day to appreciate the beauty all around us and give thanks. Enjoy!
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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS
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Michael Centore
Linda A. Ditch
Michael is a writer and the editor of Today’s American Catholic. His work has appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Killing the Buddha, Mockingbird, and other print- and web-based publications. He lives in Suffield, Connecticut, where he can see the Metacomet Ridge from his back porch.
Linda’s love for food dates back to times spent watching her grandmother cook in her Missouri farmhouse kitchen. Her love of wine developed while writing for the Concord Monitor and the Hippo. A freelance writer for almost two decades, her work has also appeared in the Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Better Nutrition, and CatFancy.
Mary Gow Mary holds the middle place in a family with three generations of women writers. Best known for her award-winning history of science books for middle school students, she is also a regular contributor to regional magazines. She lives in Warren, Vermont.
Emily Howe
Justine M. Kohr
Susan Nye
Emily is a writer, photographer, farmer, producer, event coordinator, DJ, dancer, historian, and mother who lives in Tunbridge, Vermont, where she runs Landgoes Farm with her husband and their two sons.
Justine is editor of Tuck Today, the official magazine of the Tuck School of Business, and a freelance writer. She has written for the Hartford Advocate, the Valley News, the Quechee Times, Dartmouth Now, and others. A vegan with a strong passion for animal rights, she is particularly interested in personal histories. She lives in West Lebanon with her husband and six animals.
A corporate dropout, Susan left a 20-year career in international sales and marketing for the fun, flexibility, and fear of self-employment. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and cook. Susan’s work appears in magazines and newspapers throughout New England. Her favorite topics include family, food, and small business. When she’s not writing or cooking, Susan is hiking, biking, or kayaking near her New Hampshire home.
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National Pepperoni Pizza Day is observed each year on September 20. It’s no surprise that pepperoni is the most popular topping, chosen by 36 percent of consumers as their favorite. Can you believe that Americans consume 3 billion pizzas every year? That amounts to 23 pounds of pizza per person!
Here are a few more pizza fun facts:
Remembering 9/11 None of us will ever forget where we were or what we were doing on the morning of the horrific attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, along with the crash of Flight 93 in rural Pennsylvania. Much like the attack on Pearl Harbor and the assassination of JFK, these horrible, shocking events are forever etched in our memories. If you can’t be at the hallowed Ground Zero memorial in New York City to remember and say a prayer for the 3,000 souls who were lost, take a moment wherever you are to reflect on this historic day that changed our lives and our nation forever.
“Number, Please” Kids with smartphones probably laugh when they hear about the good old days when telephone calls had to be placed through an operator. In the early days and continuing through the 1960s, companies used manual telephone
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switchboards, and switchboard operators connected calls by inserting a pair of phone plugs into the appropriate jacks. In January 1878, George Willard Croy became the world’s first telephone operator when he started working for the Boston
More pizzas are sold on Super Bowl Sunday each year than on any other day.
Halloween is the next most popular day for eating pizza.
The first pizza was sold in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
Each person in America eats about 46 pizza slices a year.
Americans eat approximately 350 slices of pizza per second.
Hungry yet? Pick up the phone and call your favorite Upper Valley pizzeria now!
Telephone Dispatch company. The first female operator, Emma M. Nutt, worked for the same company and was hired by Alexander Graham Bell. History reports that Emma was able to remember every number in the New England Telephone Company telephone directory.
Celebrate Emma’s accomplishments all this month, which sets aside September 1 as Emma M. Nutt Day. (We don’t know why there’s not a day dedicated to George Croy, unless it’s because he didn’t memorize the entire phone book.)
7 great ways to keep your mind sharp
Time to Tickle the Ivories
Although it isn't considered a muscle, the brain can be strengthened by exercise. Giving your brain a workout can help you stay sharp for the long haul. Here are seven brain exercises that can help.
September is National Piano Month, the perfect time to sign up for lessons. Don’t spend your life wishing you could play—take action and learn how! While online lessons are
1. Puzzles & word games 2. Learning a new language
now available, one-on-one interaction with a
3. Chess & strategy games
teacher is the best way to learn. Inquire at local
4. Reading
music shops to find a piano teacher suited to
5. Learning to play a musical instrument
your level, no matter how young or old you are. Research shows that keeping our minds active and learning new things as we age helps us
6. Physical exercise & a healthy lifestyle 7. Social activities
stay sharp, so don’t be shy. Go for it! If you can’t afford a full-size piano or don’t have space for one, don’t worry. Get started with a keyboard and plan on upgrading later. Look for one with weighted keys to get the feel of a bigger piano.
By the (Phone) Numbers In 1880, 49,000 telephones were in use. That number shot up to 2.2 million phones by 1905 and 5.8 million by 1910. By 1948, the 30-millionth phone was connected in the United States; by the 1960s, there were more than 80 million
phone hookups in the US. In 1993, the first digital cellular network went online in Orlando, Florida. By 1995, there were 25 million cellular phone subscribers. By 2017, the number of cell-phone users in the United States totaled more than 237 million.
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Pick the Perfect Pumpkin Headed to the pumpkin patch? A few tips will help you select the perfect carving pumpkin.
Do Something Nice Day On October 5 we’re all reminded to perform acts of kindness for strangers, loved ones, and everyone else. Rake your neighbor’s yard, volunteer with a local organization (the Upper Valley Humane Society, Upper Valley Haven, AVA Gallery and Art Center, and the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock can all use the help of kind, compassionate people), pay for the coffee of the person behind you in line at the coffee shop or drive through, carry someone’s groceries to their car, or call someone just to say “I love you.” Simple acts of kindness can make a stronger impact than you’d ever imagine.
Celebrate Teachers Aside from parents and family, few people have as much influence on children’s hearts and minds as their teachers. October 5 is also World Teachers’ Day, a time to honor the teachers you know by recognizing their contributions to the community. Show your appreciation with a card, send your child to school with a homemade “World’s Best Teacher” certificate, volunteer your time in the classroom, or simply say “Thank you” for all they do.
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1. Pick it up. If a pumpkin feels firm and heavy for its size, it’s ideal for carving. Dense pumpkins have thick walls; one with thin walls may fall apart during carving. 2. Check for bruises or soft spots. Feel around to make sure the pumpkin’s flesh doesn’t give at all. Soft spots are signs of rot. 3. Don’t hack off the stem. Keeping the stem will help your pumpkin last longer. Also, don’t carry your pumpkin by its stem. If it breaks off, it will leave a hole that can lead to rot.
“The trees are in their autumn beauty, The woodland paths are dry, Under the October twilight the water Mirrors a still sky.” — William Butler Yeats
DID YOU KNOW?
Kids born in October are the most athletic. Fall babies tend to be fit kids, but in a 2015 study, children born in October outperformed those born in other months (even other fall months). The more UV rays a mother is safely exposed to during her pregnancy—and the more vitamin D she produces—the greater the benefits to her unborn child, including bone and muscle growth.
Halloween’s Ancient Roots As with many holidays, Halloween is rooted in our agricultural past, marking the end of harvest season. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the origin of Halloween and many of its customs can be traced back to an ancient Celtic harvest festival called Samhain, which is Gaelic for “summer’s end.” The ancient Celts believed that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was at its thinnest during Samhain, allowing fairies and spirits to walk among mortals. Celtic priests built bonfires, practiced divination rituals, and performed rites to keep ghouls at bay. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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Eat Wild! Where will the foods for your Thanksgiving feast come from this month? Instead of a supermarket turkey and accompaniments, consider a visit to Eatwild.com for your first stop. Founded in 2001 with a mission to promote the benefits of eating products from animals fed their natural diets to consumers, farmers, animals, and the planet, Eatwild.com is now the clearinghouse for information and resources related to pasture-based farming. It promotes choosing foods that approach the nutritional content of wild plants and game, humankind’s original diet. Eatwild.com offers research-based information about what the site calls “eating on the wild side.” Foraging may not be in your future, but buying from farmers and eating better just might be. By clicking on the site’s state-by-state directory, consumers can find listings for local farms that sell healthier meat, eggs, dairy, and more to the public. The site also has useful links, including one to scientific references for those who want to do their homework. Jo Robinson, founder of Eatwild, also wrote Eating on the Wild Side, a New York Times bestseller.
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Fall Back Whether we like it or not, it’s time once again on Sunday, November 4, to fall back . . . to sleep for an extra hour this morning. Enjoy!
A Month for Book Lovers The first of this month is National Author’s Day, and Young Reader’s Day follows on November 13. Several notable children’s authors were born this month: William Steig in 1907, Daniel Pinkwater in 1941, and Madeleine L’Engle in 1918. Steig’s most beloved children’s books include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel’s Island, and CDB!
The very prolific Daniel Pinkwater wrote for children, teens, and adults. His works include Wolf Christmas and The Werewolf Club series and many others. L’Engle, a master of young-adult fiction, is well known for her novels A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, and A Wrinkle in Time, which was made into a movie.
Special Birthdays Cookie Monster’s birthday is Friday, November 2, and Sesame Street made its debut this month back in 1969. Mickey Mouse’s birthday is November 18. Other luminaries born this month include Daniel Boone on the 2nd, Marie Curie on the 7th, Carl Sagan on the 9th, Charles Schulz on the 26th, and Mark Twain on the last day of the month.
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Charge Up Your Device for NUD That stands for National UnFriend Day, the unofficial holiday that Jimmy Kimmel suggested on November 17, 2010. Kimmel wanted to highlight the true meaning of friendship by proposing that we unfriend Facebook users who are not true friends. The late-night TV host might have been pulling his fans’ legs, but it’s actually a worthwhile idea. Social media has provided global access that can expose our confidential information to people worldwide, which can lead to identity theft and other serious problems for users. Moreover, researchers say it’s better to spend less time on social media and more on our face-to-face relationships. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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DUCKS IN A ROW DON’T MISS THE FUN!
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hether they’re neatly lined up or falling from a chairlift, ducks will be the center of attention on Saturday, October 6. Come out and enjoy spectacular fall foliage and great fun at the 2nd Annual Mt. Sunapee Duck Drop. Northcape Design Build is hosting
the event at Mount Sunapee Resort as part of the resort’s 10th Annual Fall Festival & Pig Roast Weekend. Proceeds from the Duck Drop, scheduled from 10am to 3pm, support the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire, which serves more than 750 children each week at 12 locations. Watch the action as rubber ducks free fall from the chairlift toward targets as it travels up the mountain. The afternoon is packed with fun and prizes—including a chance to win $1,000,000! Prizes will be awarded beginning at 4pm. Make the most of the day by also participating in old-fashioned games, pumpkin carving, hayrides, aerial chairlift rides, a beer patio, and delectable barbecue fare.
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ACTIVE LIFE Story and Photos by Emily Howe
Foxes and Hounds JOIN THE CHASE WITH NORTH COUNTRY HOUNDS
A fox hunt begins early on a brisk October morning, high in the Vermont hills.
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The huntswoman’s horn sounds loudly on a crisp fall day, riots of color splashed over the trees mimicked by the handsome red jackets called “pinks” worn by some of the riders. A feast for the senses is on display, as the baying of the hounds rises, and the tangy smell of autumn mingles with the wafting scent of a home-cooked brunch, already spread upon tables in the misty field and awaiting the hunters’ return. Here and there you glimpse a cloud of warm breath as a wellgroomed horse tosses his head, eager to be off. One might think we’d been transported back in time and across the puddle to Jolly Olde England, when, in fact, we are in Tunbridge, Vermont, about to watch an ancient sport of noblemen.
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Opposite: The North Country Hounds hunt club has grown to nearly 50 members. Above: The author’s son Eli takes his Icelandic horse Prydi out for his very first hunt with the club. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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Right: Melissa Fellows and her son Jackson head out on the trails. Below, left: Officers’ red jackets are called “pinks.” Below, right: Quinn Thomashow of Strafford relaxes in the saddle before the hunt begins.
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THE THRILL OF THE CHASE The North Country Hounds hunt club was founded in 1983 in Lyme, New Hampshire. Since then, its membership has grown, gathering about 50 enthusiasts from all over the Upper Valley, ages 10 to 80. Masters of the Fox Hounds Vernon Studer, John Greenall, and Sandy Studer (also the huntsman) sit astride their mounts waiting for everyone to gather. Milling about happily, the 30 registered foxhounds are anticipating the thrill of the chase. Well-trained and wellbehaved, cared for primarily by Sandy, the hounds live a life of luxury in their comfortable kennels in Hartland, and they enjoy these weekend hunts as much as the club’s members do. Originally, the club began as a “drag hunt,” following drops of scent trailed through the forest to give the hounds a trail to follow. Nowadays, they attempt to follow the scent of real foxes, but not with the intention of killing one. Perhaps a glimpse of a little redheaded rascal would be their reward. “No foxes were harmed in the making of this hunt,” laughs club secretary Lianne Thomashow. “It’s more of a fox chase. We’ve never hurt a fox—that’s not what we are all about.” As the hounds circle the group, noses to the ground trying to pick up a scent, their tails are a blur with happiness and excitement. Each hound wears a special collar with a tracking device, and hunt officers and “whips” (hunt staff who manage the hounds) all carry radios, enabling them to find a stray hound or communicate with one another. Over hill and dale they’ll go, circling and backtracking, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, jumping, wading streams, and cantering across meadows as they weave through wooded trails made especially for this purpose. And then, finally, back to the starting place to regroup and have a delicious breakfast as the sun rises higher in the sky. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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LOOKING FOR LESTER Since the club often hunts out of our farm, as well as several others in the area, we have had the opportunity to be included and to get to know the members, as well as their equine and canine companions. I have a particular fondness for a gangly, scatterbrained hound named Lester, who is notorious for going missing at the end of each hunt ride. The hills echo with the cries of “Lessssster . . . LESTERRRR! C’mon boy!” In his own sweet time, old Lester will amble in, grinning his doggy grin and looking unconcerned by the fact that all his littermates have long since been loaded into their custom trailer. “Why do you even bring Lester?” I asked an exasperated rider one morning as she was about to retrace their steps along the trail in attempts to fetch him. “Oh, well, looking for Lester is tradition at this point,” she chuckled good-naturedly, “and he loves these outings as much as we do.” As the horses are untacked, rubbed down, and tethered to trailers to munch their various treats, brunch is also uncovered for the human participants. Over folding tables, jokes are told, trail adventures recounted, tall boots removed, and legs stretched out. It’s a picture of contentment for man and beast alike. Looking about the field at the colorful scene straight out of a classic painting, the children’s song comes to mind, “Brown and Bay, Dapple and Grey, All the Pretty Little Horses.” This season the club will be hunting on Wednesday and Sunday mornings in South Woodstock, West Windsor, Norwich, and Strafford, Vermont, and in Lyme, New Hampshire. I For more information about North Country Hounds, go to northcountryhounds.com.
ONLINE EXTRA
Join the fun on September 22 for the 12th Annual Hunter Pace, a fun-filled five-to-seven-mile ride. Find details at www.uppervalleyimage.com.
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The Horse Caves in Granby, Massachusetts, are actually ledges made of basalt. Legend has it that rebels fighting with Daniel Shays sought refuge here during Shays’ Rebellion.
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BY MICHAEL CENTORE
A TOUR OF THE
NEW ENGLAND TRAIL
Exploring the southern end of the Connecticut River Valley
The New England Trail is a well-blazed, well-kept footpath that runs 215 miles from Long Island Sound to the Massachusetts–New Hampshire border. It crosses through 41 communities on its route from the shoreline to the highlands, linking together portions of the Menunkatuck, Mattabesett, and Metacomet Trails in Connecticut and the Metacomet– Monadnock Trail in Massachusetts. Plan a day trip to explore this scenic area south of the Upper Valley.
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Crescent Lake, also known as Bradley Hubbard Reservoir, seen from Chauncey Peak with volcanic rocks in Meriden’s Giuffrida Park, Connecticut. © Jeffrey Holcombe | Dreamstime.com
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The trail was officially established in 2009 as one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States—a prestigious designation singling out pathways of noteworthy natural beauty. The trail passes along forests, fields, and falls, and affords hikers of all skill levels the opportunity to experience the landscape of southern New England. One of the most distinctive features of the trail is the Metacomet Ridge, a narrow, spine-like series of mountains that extends from Branford, Connecticut, to Belchertown, Massachusetts. While not terribly high by New England standards—the average elevation is just over 700 feet—the ridge is notable for remaining wild in the midst of one of the Northeast’s densest population corridors. HOW IT CAME TO BE The story of the ridge begins some 200 million years ago. The supercontinent of Pangaea was beginning to break apart. As Africa and North America moved in opposite directions, they created the chasm that would become the Atlantic Ocean. This movement rifted present-day Connecticut along two fault lines, resulting in a broad central valley fissured with
deep cracks. Lava poured up and out of the cracks and spilled across the valley floor. Over time, the lava hardened into a type of rock known as basalt or traprock. The basalt sheet fractured, and further geologic action forced the pieces to tilt downward. This tilting is visible in the characteristic cliff-like faces of the ridge. Today, the ridge is a popular destination for hikers, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. The New England Trail is a key means of maintaining access to it. While there are a few overnight sites available, much of the trail winds through private land. As such, camping is discouraged. This does not mean that weekend walkers and intrepid day-trippers cannot enjoy an adventure; there are plenty of shorter, self-contained hikes to be found on all parts of the trail.
Mount Norwottuck and the Metacomet Ridge. Photo by Andy Anderson Photography.
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Castle Craig at Hubbard Park. © Sohail Khan | Dreamstime.com
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Heublein Tower in Simsbury, Connecticut, on a gray day. © Lequint | Dreamstime.com
Hart Ponds below the ridge of Ragged Mountain in Berlin, Connecticut. Reddish volcanic rocks typical of the Metacomet Ridge are in the foreground. © Jeffrey Holcombe | Dreamstime.com
summits a distinctive feature of the ridge known as Chauncey Peak. Hikers who complete the climb are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside as well as the placid surface of Crescent Lake below. A bit farther west, Hubbard Park features 1,800 acres of preserved forest, streams, and gardens. The park is home to the Hanging Hills, a series of finger-like traprock mountains that are also part of the ridge. The New England Trail traverses them in an east–west direction. Atop East Peak, the second-highest of the Hanging Hills, stands one of Connecticut’s most unique landmarks: a 32-foot observation tower called Castle Craig, constructed in 1900 out of local traprock. STUNNING VIEWS FOR LEAF PEEPERS & HAWK WATCHERS Following the trail north along the ridge through central Connecticut, one passes over summits including Ragged Mountain in Berlin and Rattlesnake Mountain in Farmington. Simsbury is home to Talcott Mountain State Park and the Heublein Tower. This structure—a bit less primitive than Castle Craig—was built in 1914 as a summer retreat for food and
MORE TO SEE With its dramatic topography, abundant wildlife, and stellar views of the Connecticut River Valley, the New England Trail draws plenty of visitors who want to explore the natural world. But there are also many cultural excursions close by, such as Gillette Castle in East Haddam, Connecticut. Built between 1914 and 1919 by the actor William Gillette, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, this 24-room stone structure resembles a medieval outpost. Its three-story tower, 47 unique doors, extensive woodcarvings, and host of other intricate features make it a fascinating visit for old and young alike. Be sure to check out the hiking trails that climb above the Connecticut River.
EXPLORE PIONEER VALLEY Fans of art and literature will find much to enjoy in the Pioneer Valley near the Mount Holyoke Range. The Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton features a collection of more than 25,000 works of art, with a special focus on 19th and 20th century European and American works. Travel down the road to Amherst to the Emily Dickinson Museum to see the home where one of America’s most remarkable poets wrote her succinct, searching verses. Families will appreciate the Eric Carle Museum, also in Amherst, devoted to the work of the children’s book author and other writers and illustrators of picture books.
TO LEARN MORE The New England Trail: www.newenglandtrail.org Giuffrida Park/Chauncey Peak: scrcog.org/ wp-content/uploads/trails/meriden/alt/ RecTrails_ME1_Alt_6-2-16.pdf Heublein Tower: www.friendsofheubleintower.org Skinner State Park: www.mass.gov/ locations/skinner-state-park Monadnock–Sunapee Greenway: www.msgtc.org
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Top ropes for rock climbing, near the summit of Ragged Mountain, Berlin, Connecticut, on a perfect day for climbing. © Jeffrey Holcombe | Dreamstime.com
Landscape from Talcott Mountain. © Shanshan533 | Dreamstime.com
beverage tycoon Gilbert Heublein. Visitors can access the tower via a 1.25-mile-long trail or by hiking portions of the New England Trail that approach from the north or south. The panoramic view from the observation deck 1,000 feet above the valley is stunning, especially in the autumn. After taking in the scene from
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the tower, find time to visit the nearby Pinchot Sycamore, the largest tree in Connecticut. From its small parking area, one can glance across the Farmington River floodplain and see Talcott Mountain and Heublein Tower in the distance. The impressive traprock cliffs are clearly exposed at the top of the ridgeline, giving
a sense of the geologic forces that shaped this singular landscape. From Simsbury, the ridge continues on to East Granby, where a short but steep out-and-back hike along the New England Trail leads to the summit of Peak Mountain. This is a great place to watch for the many species of raptors, including falcons, hawks, and eagles that use the ridge as a migration path. Old Newgate Prison, an 18th century copper mine and later site of the state’s first prison, is visible below. It was recently reopened to the public; colonial-history buffs will want to plan a visit. The terrain gets a bit more rugged as the trail crosses into Massachusetts, especially when it reaches Mount Tom in Easthampton—the highest traprock summit on the Metacomet Ridge. Across the Connecticut River to the east, the Holyoke Range dominates the skyline with multiple peaks exceeding 1,000 feet. The Summit House, a former hotel opened in 1851, still stands atop Mount Holyoke. It is a testament to the area’s history as a tourist destination. Today, it is part of Skinner State Park and is open Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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to visitors on weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Nineteenthcentury landscape painter Thomas Cole memorialized the view from Mount Holyoke in one of his most famous canvases, The Oxbow. For those who want to experience some of the wild country of the Holyoke Range, try the 3.4-mile roundtrip hike to the top of Mount Norwottuck and the Horse Caves. This is one of the hikes officially suggested by the New England Trail website (www .newenglandtrail.org). Parking for this hike is available at Skinner State Park Notch Visitors’ Center on Route 116 south of Amherst. A steep climb up the New England trail takes you to the summit of Mount Norwottuck, then a short distance down to the Horse Caves. These “caves” are actually ledges made of basalt; erosion has hollowed out a layer of softer sedimentary rock below, leaving the overhangs in place. Legend has it that rebels fighting with Daniel Shays sought refuge here during Shays’ Rebellion. At the end of the Holyoke Range in Belchertown, the Metacomet Ridge and the New England Trail part ways. The ridge continues north to include the Pocumtuck Range that runs through Deerfield and Greenfield, while the trail rambles gently to the northeast over old logging roads, rolling hills, and peaceful state forests. Rugged 1,617-foot Mount Grace and impressive Royalston Falls are two final landmarks before the trail reaches the Massachusetts–New Hampshire border. The New England Trail officially ends here, though the Metacomet–Monadnock Trail continues for another 18 miles to the summit of Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Monadnock is one of the most climbed mountains in the world and is worth a trip on its own. The Monadnock–Sunapee Greenway, a 50-mile footpath stretching from Monadnock to Mount Sunapee in Newbury, New Hampshire, further extends the reach of the regional trail system. It links together picturesque small towns, lakes, and mountains, making a fitting finale to a quintessential New England journey. I 50 i m a g e •
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Destination New London!
Lady P’s Boutique 406 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-2555 www.ladypsboutique.com facebook.com/LadyPsBoutique
New London Inn & Coach House Restaurant 353 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-2791 www.TheNewLondonInn.com
Grounds 374 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6010 Mon–Sat 7am–4pm Sun 8am–4pm Check us out on Facebook!
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm
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Hubert’s Family Outfitters
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Clarke’s Hardware
Tatewell Gallery
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257 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2800 www.ClarkesHardware.com
New London Shopping Center 255 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2910 www.tatewell.com Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–4pm Sun by appointment
276 Newport Road The Gallery New London, NH (603) 526-2002 www.robertsscarlettpharmacy.com
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New London Opticians
253 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-5850 www.MorganHillBookstore.com
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New London Shopping Center 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2400 www.FlashPhotoNH.com
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Young’s Rubbish Removal
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CULTURAL DOCUMENTARIAN CAPTURING CHARACTER IN PHOTOGRAPHS “I shot that in Fred’s father’s kitchen while they were still filming Man with a Plan,” says Jack Rowell pointing to an iconic photograph he took in 1995 of Tunbridge farmer, film star, and politician Fred Tuttle. With Fred’s broad, gentle smile and kind eyes, the photograph transports viewers to the wonderful phenomenon of the film. But especially, it offers a lovely connection to an appealing and likeable man. Fred’s photo makes us smile with him.
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Fred Tuttle
Fred’s picture is among the photographs in the exhibition Jack Rowell, Cultural Documentarian: Portraits of Vermont People and Other Wildlife at the White River Craft Center in Randolph. A versatile Randolph-based photographer known for his documentary, commercial, and advertising work, in Cultural Documentarian Jack focuses on Vermonters. PEOPLE WHO ARE REAL From Charlie Young grinning in the back of his garbage truck in 1974 to gorgeous, hip disc jockey ShaR4 in a photo taken recently, Jack’s images bring out the character of his subjects and invite us to bask in connections with them. Beauty-pageant contestants kiss a big fish; couples dance at a local hot spot; a construction worker pauses amid heavy equipment in downtown Claremont—his subjects are alive.
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“I look for character . . . I look for people who are real and who are unpretentious.”
Readers of image magazine are familiar with Jack’s superb photography. From a story about Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant in 2005 in the magazine’s second issue to the present, he brings fascinating people at work and play to these pages. We’ve met roller-derby competitors, young baseball players, anglers, artists, poultry farmers, boatbuilders, sugarmakers, and so many more through Jack’s lens. Cultural Documentarian gives readers and the community an opportunity to see another side of his work. “I look for character,” says this imposing fifth-generation Vermonter with a big mustache and growly voice. “I look for people who are real and who are unpretentious.” Character and individuality pervade the show, and his skill in lighting and his eye for composition deliver the images, but his sense of people is at their heart. “Jack comes across in this relaxed manner and suddenly sees what he needs to see and catches it. He has a knack for finding that special thing in each individual,” says Bente Torjusen, who served as AVA’s executive director for 30 years. “His technical knowledge is quite extraordinary. He is a master of working with natural light and lighting,” she adds. His work has been shown at AVA in The Hale Street Gang, which featured memoirs of elderly participants in a Randolph writing workshop and his portraits of the writers, and in The Way We Worked, a Smithsonian Museum show that was accompanied by his photographs of people who had worked at the H.W. Carter and Sons overall factory, now AVA’s home. Selections from those shows are included in Cultural Documentarian. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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ADDING ENERGY TO IMAGES The road to Jack’s long career in photography started in childhood. From his first Instamatic camera, he loved taking pictures; but with limited means, he often couldn’t afford film or developing. When a Randolph High School science teacher set up a darkroom for a photography club, new worlds opened. A neighbor just back from Vietnam loaned Jack a 35-mm camera he bought at the PX, and his photos were soon published. While still a student, he was the high school photographer for the White River Valley Herald, now the Herald of Randolph. Jack has been a full-time photographer except for a stint in his 20s. “If you’re in this business and don’t have a trust fund, it’s best not to specialize,” he says. “I’ve taught myself how to do all sorts of things.” He learned product photography during Vermont Castings’ heyday in Randolph and has gone on to a range of products from toboggans to party tents. In the 1990s, he connected with filmmaker John O’Brien, who was embarking on his delightful Man with a Plan about retired farmer Fred Tuttle who decides to run for Congress; Jack ended up as an associate producer. And for many artists, especially sculptors, Jack is the go-to guy for photographs of their artwork. His skill with lighting brings out the details in stone sculptures, fine woodworking, and metal designs. Musicians also seek him out—he has a way of bringing the energy of their music to their images. WORK THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF In Cultural Documentarian, which was first presented at Studio Place Arts in Barre this spring, viewers meet Vermonters across the decades. Earlier photographs date from the film days, and later work is digital. Jack now uses a Nikon D810 DSLR, shooting only Camera RAW. Most of his photographs in the show are in black and white, and much of his earlier work is on location and features people who caught his attention. In Man and Black Dog, taken Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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at the Tunbridge Fair, the relationship between the pair is palpable. In Last Call at the Villa Nova, viewers feel the camaraderie of a night out in a friendly local bar. In Surge Milker, a grinning Laurence Haraden in his barn beneath a sign promoting the device still elicits chuckles. Much of Jack’s recent work in the show was taken in the studio. In these, his masterful lighting and talent for tapping into a subject’s inner character bring viewers close to the subjects. Singer and songwriter Myra Flynn looks upward and ahead, glowing in her elegant profile, and Margaret Egerton, one of the senior memoirists in The Hale Street Gang, hams it up for the camera. Disc jockey Shara Dee, professionally known as ShaR4, is stunning in black and white with a blast of energy in her bright-red lipstick. The Other Wildlife subjects of the title make appearances in the show. A few non-Vermonters including a motorcyclist from Chicago are included along with occasional wildlife—but with people. Jack, an avid fisherman, photographs the Lake Champlain Fishing Derby every year. Two Miss Vermont contestants were at the weigh station as fish were coming in. Julia Crane, Miss Vermont 2018, knows her way around a hook and line. Holding a large fish between them, she gave it a big smooch— and Jack captured the moment. “My work speaks for itself,” he says. In Cultural Documentarian, it speaks volumes. I
Through October 25 Jack Rowell, Cultural Documentarian: Portraits of Vermont People and Other Wildlife White River Craft Center 50 Randolph Avenue Randolph, VT (802) 728-8912 www.whiterivercraftcenter.org and www.jackrowell.com THE MAIN STREET MUSEUM EXHIBIT: November 3-March 31, 2019 November 3: Opening Reception 6–8pm FREE and open to the public Appearing Live on Stage Myra Flynn The Main Street Museum $20 58 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT 8–10pm www.mainstreetmuseum.org
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TRAVEL TIME STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA BALLARD
A Spontaneous Pit Stop in
Lucca, Italy AN ENTICING BLEND OF ANCIENT, OLD, AND NEW
A canal down the middle of Via del Fosso remains a source of water for residents along this ancient street in Lucca, Italy. Opposite: Symmetrical arches exemplify the architecture in parts of the walled city.
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year ago, my friend Anne and I needed to drive to Milan, Italy, to catch our flights back to the United States after a week in the Apennine Mountains. We had two choices. The shortest was to head directly north to Bologna and then west to Milan, about 160 miles. Or we could drive up the Mediterranean coastline, which would add another 100 miles but would be more scenic. We had the entire day to travel, so we opted for the seashore. Looking at a map, Pisa caught my eye. It was en route, and I had never seen the famous leaning tower. “It’s a tourist trap,” said Anne, dismissing the suggestion. “It’s tough to park anywhere close to it.” “How about Genoa?” I suggested, thinking it might be interesting to see the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. “It’s the biggest port city in Italy with over a half-million people,” replied Anne. “It’s too big for just a pit stop. How about Lucca?”
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Top: A family peddles their jitney down a cobbled street. Above: A neighborhood alleyway paved with slate. Right: Porto Elisa, the “new” gate into the walled city, dates from the early 19th century.
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Left: A local woman fills bottles with water from a fountain at the end of a canal. Right: Wisteria drapes over many walls and gates within the old city.
Lucca (pronounced LU-kah) was in the European news as thenSecretary of State Rex Tillerson had just visited this historic walled city to attend a meeting of the G7 foreign ministers. It was more modest in size than Genoa, about 80,000 people, so likely easier to navigate, and the idea of seeing an intact medieval city was enticing. AN ANCIENT BASTION Lucca turned out to be much older than its walls. The Etruscans, who founded the city in the third century BC, called it luk, which translates to “marsh,” but any semblance of a wetland was long gone. The old part of the city was surrounded by a broad dry moat that now served as an extension of the pedestrian park atop the massive wall. One can enter the old city on foot through any of its five gates. By random chance, we parked near Porto Elisa, named for Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, Napoleon’s sister, who ruled the region as the Princess of Lucca. Her namesake gate was constructed in the early 1800s, much later than the other gates—more obviously built with the city’s defenses in mind during the Dark Ages. Even so, Porto Elisa was impressive, so thick it seemed like a short, arching tunnel. Lucca’s fortifications had weathered the last 500 years with barely a chip. Though old, they weren’t the original ramparts; they were
FOR MORE INFO Check out Lucca Tourist Information: www.lucca.info Recommended guidebooks: Lonely Planet Italy; National Geographic Traveler: Italy, 5th Edition Getting there: The easiest ways to travel to Lucca are by rail or rental car. The closest airport is Pisa International Airport, about 45 miles away, though Milan is a much larger airport with daily flights from Boston.
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Clockwise from top: The top of the wall around Lucca is now a pedestrian recreational path. A tunnel under the wall. A butcher shop and cafĂŠ where the pasta and the meat are both freshly prepared daily. One of many unusual decorative doorknockers throughout the city. Stairwell to the top of the wall.
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the third. The first, constructed of enormous travertine blocks, was built during the second century. The current one, shaped like a rectangle with irregular corners, followed portions of wall number two but encompassed a larger area to accommodate the city as it grew during the sixteenth century. A LABYRINTH OF STREETS We climbed stairs to the top of the wall to get the lay of the land. The view across the grassy moat to the newer part of the city was expansive and freeing. By contrast, the view into the old city was a jumble of steeples, towers, and buildings with little more than alleys for streets. We had no map to navigate the labyrinth. “Let’s poke around until we find a place to eat lunch,” suggested Anne, who is always up for exploring new places without a plan. We dropped down to the street and followed it toward the heart of the old city. Within a couple of blocks, we came to Via del Fosso, which had a narrow canal down the middle. We turned to follow the canal, leaving the tourist trail and entering an intimate neighborhood. A woman filled a bottle at a drinking fountain fed by the canal. The fountain was like none I had seen before. It had several faucets around its bulky stone girth. It had to be old, yet it could obviously pump water to its spigots. As we made our way deeper and deeper into old Lucca, we found some streets paved with asphalt, but many were of slate and other stonework. We eventually emerged onto the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. This large square followed the outline of what used to be an imposing, multi-arched amphitheater, similar to Rome’s forum. During the first century, 10,000 spectators came to watch gladiator fights and other entertainment. Today, instead of a stone stadium, the piazza is ringed with umbrellaed cafés below pastelyellow apartments. Heading northwest from the piazza, we came to the Basilica di San Frediano. Frediano was an Irish monk who became the Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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A visitor takes in the view from the top of the wall across the park that was formerly a moat.
bishop of Lucca during the early sixth century. His namesake church is one of the few remaining examples of Lombard architecture. (The Lombards ruled northern Italy from 568 to 774). After ogling the sparkling mosaic of Jesus Christ and two angels that fills the entire area below the peak of the church’s roof, we wandered on. A WALK AROUND THE WALL After strolling down random streets for another hour, poking our heads under waist-high arches and peering into wisteria-draped courtyards, we emerged onto the Piazza Santa Maria and found seats at an al fresco café in the middle of the square. We lunched on homemade pasta drenched in local olive oil and smothered with homemade marinara and Tuscan cheeses. After washing the last glorious morsel down with a final sip of wine, my stomach ached with pleasure. “I can’t move,” I said to Anne. “Plus, I have no idea how to get back to our rental car.” “Let’s get on top of the wall and walk until we find Porto Elisa again,” suggested Anne. “It will feel good to walk.” 70 i m a g e •
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We found the wall and climbed to the top of it. Now late afternoon, the elevated park was a comfortable current of joggers, mothers pushing baby carriages, and visitors on self-propelled jitneys. We joined the flow, not realizing how close we were to Porto Elisa, and went away from the gate rather than toward it. Two and half miles later, after circumnavigating almost the entire wall, we found our exit. We didn’t mind. The walk did indeed help settle our indulgent midday meal, and it gave us a chance to reflect on what we had seen. “I could spend another full day exploring here,” said Anne. “What a perfect pit stop!” I concurred. The legendary opera composer, Giacomo Puccini (Madama Butterfly, La Bohème), was from Lucca. I wondered if his inspiration came from this Italian city that has survived the millennia. It’s a rare place where ancient, old, and new meld into an intriguing mix. Lucca was a great find! I
A street paved with slate in Lucca.
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BY SUSAN NYE
New London Hospital DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK
A CENTURY OF SERVICE
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or 100 years, New London Hospital has been serving the community, and the community has been serving the hospital. Like most people in and around New London, my
family’s ties to New London Hospital are long and deep. The first time I visited the hospital, I was 10. It was summer and a Sunday. We were on vacation, our family doctor was 100 miles away, and I had an earache. Dad was drafted to take me to the emergency room. After a short wait, I was examined, some drops were prescribed, and we were on our way. New London Hospital, 1923, now Griffin House Condominiums.
Since becoming a full-time New London resident, the hospital is my place for primary and secondary care. Moreover, as the daughter of elderly parents, I’ve spent many hours anxiously holding one hand or another. We’ve made our fair share of trips to the
“This is the quintessential community hospital. With many wonderful volunteers and a strong donor base, the community support is outstanding.” — CEO Bruce King
emergency department, as well as stays in the Medical/ Surgical and Special Care Units. My mother was one of the last residents at the hospital’s nursing home, the William P. Clough Extended Care Center, and passed away peacefully at New London Hospital. With every challenge, we have benefited from excellent care and human kindness.
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Clockwise from right: Tracy House, New London Hospital’s first temporary home on the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets, now home of the Tracy Memorial Library. Colby Junior College students present a check in memory of fellow student Barbara Baker for the new hospital’s laboratory (1958). Surgery in the 1990s. A Colby Junior College Medical Tech student demonstrates the hospital’s x-ray machine in 1951. Financial report for 1931. Dr. William Clough Jr. at the 1958 dedication.
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A sleeker, modern portico replaced this solid 20th century entrance to New London Hospital in 2009.
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS WITH NEW LONDON HOSPITAL
Dedication of the Clough Center, named to honor Dr. William Clough Sr. and Dr. William Clough Jr.
Challenges of Rural Health Care Most every family in the Kearsarge– Lake Sunapee region can share countless stories of high-quality care at the hospital. Throughout New England, rural health care has always been a challenge, but since 1918, New London Hospital has managed to consistently serve the community well. Before 1918, patients visited their doctors’ offices when able, and when they couldn’t, doctors made house calls. Serious medical issues required trips to Concord, Franklin, or Hanover, even Boston. Travel was difficult, particularly during winter and mud season, and there were no highways, just narrow, unpaved roads. The automobile was still an invention of the future; only 42 cars were registered in New London when the hospital opened its doors. Covering a territory of up to 400 square miles, three local doctors—
Nathan Griffin, Charles Lamson, and Anna Littlefield—clearly understood the need for a local hospital and led the charge. A Visiting Nurse Association was established in 1916. While it helped, it was not enough. The need became even more acute when Spanish influenza broke out in early 1918; 650,000 Americans died in the epidemic, including approximately 3,000 in New Hampshire. Concerned Citizens Take the Lead Along with Drs. Griffin, Lamson, and Littlefield, the town’s concerned citizens approached Mrs. Jane Allyn Foote Tracy. A wealthy summer resident from Cleveland, Mrs. Tracy had recently purchased the house on the corner of Pleasant and Main Streets. She planned to turn it into a public library to honor her late husband, but the group prevailed upon her to postpone her
100th Anniversary Retrospective Photograph Exhibit Through the end of 2018 at New London Hospital For a fascinating look at history, be sure to stop by and see the hospital’s wonderful display of old photographs. 13th Annual Benefit Friday, September 28 at the New London Historical Society Cocktails, dinner, and dancing— a perfect way to celebrate the hospital’s first 100 years and support the future. The 100th Anniversary Concert Sunday, October 21 at the Kearsarge Regional High School Auditorium Enjoy performances by the Kearsarge Community Band and children from the Kearsarge Regional School District.
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plans in favor of a temporary hospital, and Mrs. Tracy agreed. The four-bed hospital with an operating room opened on October 1, 1918. Dr. Littlefield treated the first patient. Bylaws were quickly written; a board with Mrs. Tracy as president was appointed; and the New London Hospital and Visiting Nurse Association were incorporated. The hospital had one employee, a nurse. Local doctors were affiliated with the hospital but not employees. In 1918, New London’s population was about 700. Covering 10 towns, the hospital served almost 6,200 people. Today, the hospital services 15 towns and a population of 33,000. Instead of one lone nurse, it employs a total of 440 doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, support staff, and administrators. From the start, the hospital and the community have been deeply entwined. Today’s CEO Bruce King says, “This is the quintessential community hospital. With many wonderful volunteers and a strong donor base, the community support is outstanding.” Within its first year of operation, New London residents voted to give $500 in public funds to the new hospital. While the town continues to be the largest source of municipal monies, surrounding towns began funding the hospital in the early 1920s.
Top: New London Hospital Wellness Committee with President and CEO Bruce King. New London Hospital continues to focus on health and wellness for its employees and the community at large. Above: The only constant in health care is change. Throughout its history, New London Hospital has improved and expanded its facilities for the better. With fundraising on track, Governor John Lynch joined the festivities for the 2007 groundbreaking. The extensive renovations were completed on time and on budget in 2009.
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Community Effort A new, permanent hospital was built in 1923 on land donated by local businessman Fred Pressey. Tireless fundraising and arm-twisting brought in donations to cover more than half of the total cost of construction, equipment, and furnishings for the new 12-room hospital on Main Street. That same year, the Trustees organized the first Donation Day. Area residents as well as summer camps helped feed hospital patients and staff with generous donations of root vegetables, butter, and canned goods. The first Hospital Day, initially known
as Tag Day, was celebrated in 1924. The day combined fundraising with a thank you to the hospital staff and a show of community spirit. In 1925, a group of women formed the Hospital Aid Association. Originally called the Women’s Aid Society and renamed the Hospital Auxiliary in 1975, they were, by any and all names, an important volunteer and fundraising organization. These incredibly hard workers took over Donation Day, took the lead on Hospital Day, and ran countless other events from rummage sales to dances, Beano, and bake sales. Their efforts helped the hospital pay the mortgage, buy new equipment, and cover the ongoing purchase and maintenance of the hospital’s linens. Not to be outdone, summer residents joined the fundraising efforts for the hospital as well. The Summer Residents Association raised funds and played an important part in Hospital Day organization and operations. Perhaps their most memorable contribution to Hospital Day was the Bride Doll raffle. Throughout the summer, the bride doll made the rounds from one hotel’s front porch to another as well as the entrance to Cricenti’s Market. Little girls longed to win her, and doting grandmothers dutifully bought tickets. “While rummage sales and washing, ironing, and folding linens are tasks of the past, volunteerism remains high,” says Volunteer Services Manager Nancy Collins. At last count, more than 150 volunteers were helping the hospital meet its care and fundraising goals. Nancy elaborates, “Today’s volunteers serve as front desk ambassadors, ensure Emergency Department patients are comfortable and well-informed, and provide inpatients with reading materials and a caring ear when needed. Another group manages clerical tasks, delivers mail, takes care of recycling, and helps at the ABC’s Child Care Center. Still others raise money with the Friends Gift Shop or provide countless hours helping to plan and run fundraising and community events.” A New Hospital, and New Challenges As is often the case, New London’s first Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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permanent hospital was already a bit of a tight fit on move-in day. By 1950, the hospital was frequently filled to capacity—and beyond. The Trustees, Hospital Auxiliary, Summer Residents Association, and community all did their part to raise money for a new hospital. Again, the land was donated, this time by summer residents Harold and Ruth Allen. Construction on County Road was completed in September 1958. While it has stayed put on County Road, New London Hospital has seen constant upgrades, improvements, and renovations over the past 60 years. A major addition, the William P. Clough Extended Care Center, a 58-bed nursing home, opened in 1971. Within the hospital, a four-bed intensive care unit was completed in 1979. ABC’s Child Care Center was added in the mid 1980s. The Newport Health Center, an outpatient clinic, was opened in rented space in 1991. Extensive renovations were undertaken at the hospital in the mid 1990s, including emergency department upgrades. Between 2007 and 2009 a new entrance was built, and cramped, outdated doubles in the hospital’s original inpatient wing were converted to comfortable private rooms. A new Health Center was completed in Newport in 2016. At about the same time, the Clough Center was forced to close. Medicaid, not to be confused with Medicare, pays for about two-thirds of nursing-home residents throughout the US. Clough Center was no exception. Unfortunately, Medicaid pays only about 65 cents on each dollar of cost, and the Clough Center’s financial losses were unsustainable. The closing of the Clough Center is just one example of the ongoing financial stress that New London and most, if not all, rural hospitals experience. In the hospital’s early years, health insurance did not exist. Individuals were responsible for all charges, and public funds covered the costs of the poor. New London Hospital did not sign its first agreement with Blue Cross until the 1940s. Medicare and Medicaid were not implemented until 1965. Even with these private and public 80 i m a g e •
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health insurance programs, for too many years too many individuals were uninsured. Without insurance, financial pressures force patients to postpone checkups, tests, and treatment. Both the individual and the hospital’s finances suffer when preventive and early care are not options. While Washington continues to debate the Affordable Care Act, Doug Lyon, chair of the board of trustees, says, “Obamacare made a world of difference for both the local population and the hospital. With insurance, patients come to the hospital sooner rather than wait for a crisis and head to the emergency room. The hospital staff was able to help people they’d not seen in years.” Recent changes to New London Hospital have gone beyond the physical plant. In the fall of 2013, it became an affiliate of Dartmouth–Hitchcock. However, partnerships and affiliations are nothing new to New London Hospital. Close bonds with a larger provider or provider network help small hospitals offer a greater range and depth of services and gain back office economies. Over the years, New London Hospital has been part of the Capitol Region Health Care Corporation, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Alliance, and the New England Alliance for Health. As New London Hospital begins its second century, it will continue to face many challenges. In addition to finding itself on the front lines of the opioid crisis, the hospital must care for an aging population, embrace new technologies, manage costs and resources, balance uncompensated or undercompensated care, and promote a culture of wellness. “I am inspired by and grateful for the community’s strong support throughout the hospital’s first 100 years,” says CEO Bruce King. “We look forward to maintaining this strong relationship for another 100 years.”I
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Customers can browse a large variety of items in the showroom.
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BUSINESS SENSE By Justine M. Kohr Photos by CPerry Photography
Top Stitch owner Tracy Pelletier.
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IT ALL STARTED IN A GARAGE. It sounds like the humble beginnings of a Silicon Valley venture. But that’s exactly how Lebanon-based Top Stitch Embroidery first came to be. Thirty years ago, Lebanon native Tracy Pelletier was working at Stateline Sports in West Lebanon when he had an idea. Customers frequently entered the store looking for customized apparel, but Stateline didn’t offer printing or embroidery services. “That’s when I realized there was a real need here. I decided to pursue it,” says Tracy.
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Clockwise from left: Embroidery machines put the final touches on baseball hats. Mel and Chrissie work together to pick the perfect thread color. Mel and Kaye work with products. Alec creates new designs in the art department.
In his own words, making customers happy is—bottom line—the best part about what Tracy does. Tracy purchased an embroidery machine, set up shop in a local residential garage, and began taking orders for customized products. His first customer was Stateline Sports. Word that there was an embroidery service in town spread quickly. Soon after setting up shop, Tracy was unable to keep up with demand—he had outgrown the garage and needed a showroom where he could engage with customers face-to-face instead of over the phone. Plus, running a business out of a garage apparently isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. “It was pretty cold,” he says with a laugh.
Stitching a Growing Business A Lebanon native, Tracy opened his first showroom on High Street. After a couple years, he moved to Hanover Street, where the business thrived for more than 15 years. With the new
space, he was able to house the entire operation under one roof. And with production behind the scenes, he could offer a space that was more customerservice friendly; people could enter the store and submit an order or purchase popular styles and products right off the rack. Tracy began building up his local client base by engaging customers like DHMC and Dartmouth College, and then started extending his services beyond the Upper Valley. As he grew the business, his customers began to express another need: screen printing and custom artwork. In response, he built out an entirely new production line and team and hired someone to oversee design requests from clients. The company’s current location is on Mascoma Street in Lebanon, where it’s been for seven years. Today it has national clients—from major corporate
Above: The Top Stitch Team (from left): Alec Zbikowski, Cody Pelletier, Tracy Pelletier, Chrissie Brown, Mel Marsh, and Kaye Allen.
contracts to, as Tracy says, your local “mom-and-pop shops.” The range of clientele and product requests he has seen over the years is what’s kept him engaged and constantly curious.
Loyal Customers and Diverse Projects “That’s one of the benefits of being in our field: you’ve got the one-man shop that needs help promoting his business. And then you’ve got the larger accounts who put in orders for a thousand pieces,” says Tracy. “It’s pretty diverse what we take on. And the orders that are the ones or twos are just as much Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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BUSINESS SENSE fun and just as important as the thousand-piece orders.” In his own words, making customers happy is—bottom line—the best part about what Tracy does. He enjoys seeing an order go from an idea to a final product that a customer can hold in his or her hands. “We have fantastic customers,” he adds. “They see the excitement we have for what we do, and we both lean on each other. I’ve had customers coming in for 20-plus years. I love being able to catch up and create something for them. It never gets old.” The other element that’s kept him a motivated business owner over the years? His employees, some of whom have worked for him for two decades. He now has a 10-person team that oversees everything from customer service and sales to operating the embroidery and screen-printing machines.
Top Stitch Runs in the Family The business has really been Tracy’s baby since its inception in 1988, but he never planned on it being a family-run affair. So he was surprised when both of his sons, Cody and Austin, expressed interest in joining the business. Now, the two work side by side with him and plan on running the company when he’s ready to retire. “We’d love to keep Top Stitch in the family,” says 24-year-old Cody, who oversees sales and customer service. “We’ve been around for 30 years, and we’d like to be around for 30 more if we can.” In the last moments of our interview, there was still one question I was itching to ask: What’s the weirdest thing Top Stitch has ever embroidered? “Twenty-five years ago,” Tracy says with a laugh, “a customer came in with a pair of underwear. It was pretty bizarre.” I Top Stitch Embroidery 233 Mascoma Street Lebanon, NH (603) 448-2931 topstitchinc.com 86 i m a g e •
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Costumania owner Mark Young holds a mask of Anubis, Egyptian god of the underworld, in front of the masquerade mask wall, which displays hundreds of choices for all occasions.
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WHAT'S IN STORE By Linda A. Ditch Photos by Sarah Priestap
HALLOWEEN ATTIRE Costumania: Your year-round dress-up shop, and more As Halloween approaches, thoughts turn to the dress-up fun central to the holiday—well, besides the candy. The night of October 31 has evolved into a time when not only young children transform into princesses, superheroes, and pirates. Teens and adults also join in the costume fun. Costumania in West Lebanon has everything you need to dress up as your favorite character—and not just for Halloween. Owner Mark Young says, “We’re open year-round. We’re not a pop-up, take-the-money-and-run store.” He adds, “We’re a small local business, and we hope people will shop at locally owned stores. It was the mom-and-pop stores that helped this country grow.”
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Above: As Mark demonstrates, customers can pay a dollar to Zoltar to receive their fortune, horoscope, and lucky numbers on a printed ticket. Right: Scary Halloween masks from Trick or Treat Studios and Zagone. A special line of handmade mustaches and beards from the European Union look like the real thing. Once stuck on, they stay in place with the included adhesive tape.
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The store began in 1994 as a side business to what was then College Formals. Mark and his former wife started Costumania as a way to generate money outside of the formal-wear season. In 2015, they sold that portion to Everything Tuxedo but kept the costume shop. The store settled into its current location in September 2016. The Colonial Plaza shop—Walgreens is at 3 Airport Road and Colonial Plaza is at 5—is painted bright yellow and purple to match the store’s logo.
A Costume for Everyone For this Halloween, Mark predicts costumes from The Incredibles movies will be popular. He notes, “The whole family can go as all of the characters. Superheroes are always popular. So is Pennywise [the clown from the movie It]. Girls like princess costumes and boys like scary costumes. It’s been that way for years.” Mark points out that cosplay costumes tied to video games and anime characters are popular with teens and adults. And so are the motion-activated Halloween props he sells. “If you walk by them, something jumps out at you,” he says. The shop offers items priced from 99 cents to $1,000. What can you get for a cool grand? That would be a Darth Vader deluxe costume. Mark notes he always keeps Star Wars costumes in stock because they are sure to sell. Beyond Halloween, Costumania has apparel and accessories for many other occasions. For example, the shop offers an extensive collection of items for bachelorette parties, including sashes, cups, car decorations, and photo props. Need a wig, beard, mustache, or theater makeup? You’ll find those here too, as well as capes, cloaks, hats, glasses, fangs, and teeth. There are also party props and decorations. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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Below: Oversized masks are flat, lightweight, and easy to wear. Inset: Octopus hat. Bottom: No one can wear the Devo hat without singing a few bars of "Whip It." Opposite: Toreador jacket, pin bodice vest, and tapestry kilt are made by Shrine Clothing in Los Angeles.
“Say you’re throwing a pirate party,” Mark says. “You call and ask, ‘Do you have 100 hats, swords, and eye patches in stock?’ We do!” “Say you’re throwing a pirate party,” Mark says. “You call and ask, ‘Do you have 100 hats, swords, and eye patches in stock?’ We do!”
Beyond Costumes Costumania has been a longtime supporter of the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). The shop partners with Positive Tracks for the CHaD HERO bike, walk, hike, or run race event, helping all participants 23 years of age and younger to maximize their fundraising. They offer tips and training on how to line up donations, and they get Positive Tracks partners to double the funds they raise. Beyond costumes, the store is also the go-to place for the entire Melissa and Doug line of toys, and you’ll find Yelete leggings and Liberty Wear shirts for women as well. Plus, there is an extensive line of Shrine clothing from Los Angeles— known as clothing for rock stars. Says Mark, “The people who work for me know everything about everything we sell in the store,” adding, “They are invaluable to me.” 92 i m a g e •
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Mark hopes people who shop at Costumania for Halloween realize they can dress up for events throughout the year. There are plenty of opportunities—from New Year’s Eve (costume parties) and Mardi Gras (“It’s very big with parties, winter carnivals at schools, and the Masquerade Ball at the Fireside”) through Easter (bunny ears) and July 4 (Uncle Sam) to Thanksgiving (turkey hats and pilgrim costumes) and Christmas (elf ears and Santa suits). He says, “Something I enjoy hearing is a customer who is hosting a Christmas in July event and asks, ‘Do you have a Santa suit?’ And I can say, ‘Yes, we do!’ ” I Costumania Colonial Plaza 5 Airport Road West Lebanon, NH (603) 298-9978 www.Costumania.com
Linda A. Ditch has worked as a freelance writer for two decades. She liked dressing up for Halloween as a kid, especially one year when she went to a party as an old woman. Her costume was so good everyone thought she was someone’s grandmother instead of a sixth-grader sitting in a corner wondering why no one would talk to her. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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16th Annual Pumpkin Festival Photo by Ben Fleishman
Through September 26 Exhibit: Dian Parker, Oil Paint & Black Walnut: Abstracts & Works on Paper Zollikofer Gallery at Hotel Coolidge dianparkerwriterartist.com
September 15 Harvest Festival Celebrate the autumn harvest with horsedrawn wagon and pony rides, a haystack treasure hunt, cider making, butter churning, ice cream cranking, candle dipping, traditional crafts including broom making, farm animals, musical entertainment, museum tours, and more. Enfield Shaker Museum, 10am–3pm www.shakermuseum.org
September 22 North Country Chordsmen: How the West Was Sung! Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
September 25 Tuesday Tour: Shaker Great Barns and Agriculture Join Museum Curator Michael O’Connor for a tour of the 1854 Cow Barn and a discussion of Shaker agricultural practices. This presentation will focus on several aspects of Shaker agriculture including the seed business, animal husbandry, herbs, and more. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm www.shakermuseum.org
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September 22 Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Tickets will be available to download beginning at midnight on August 15, 2018. Learn more at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. The Fells thefells.org
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September 26 Pat Metheny Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
September 28 Còig Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
September 29–30 10th Annual Fairy House Festival Celebrate an autumnal adventure with the magic of forest fairies! The Nature Museum, 10am–4pm www.nature-museum.org
September 30 Paula Poundstone Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
October 6 Hike with the Upper Valley Land Trust Join Alison Marchione of the Upper Valley Land Trust for a guided hike to Smith Pond. Learn about the ecology of the fall season and the amazing water system the Shakers built to supply their village with water. Wear
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comfortable hiking shoes or boots; the hike is 2.5 miles each way with some uphill portions. Bring water, snacks, and a bag lunch for a picnic at the pond. Enfield Shaker Museum, 10am–3pm www.shakermuseum.org
October 7 16th Annual Pumpkin Festival Fall family fun on the farm! Ongoing horsedrawn wagon rides, pumpkin picking, live music, cider pressing, kids’ crafts and entertainment, a “Good Food” concession, and more! Rain or shine. Parking fee, activities free, no pets.
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, 10am–3pm cedarcirclefarm.org
October 9 Tuesday Tour: The Shakers and their Historic Landscapes Learn how the Shakers developed the landscape around them and how their approach evolved from the early 1780s to 1923 when the community closed its doors. We will also discuss the museum’s efforts to preserve and restore historic landscapes on our site. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–3pm www.shakermuseum.org
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October 10 Shadow Play Lebanon Opera House, 10am lebanonoperahouse.org
October 11 Herbal Wreath-Making Workshop Create a masterpiece from the everlasting flowers and herbs grown in the Shaker Museum Herb Garden. Each person will take home a finished wreath, great for decorating your home or as a thoughtful gift. Enfield Shaker Museum, 5:30–8pm www.shakermuseum.org
October 11 Sara Evans Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
October 12 Youssra El Hawary Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
October 14 Cider Festival Explore a variety of New England crafted artisanal ciders both hard and natural at this festive tasting event. Locally harvested apples, home-baked apple pies, and award-winning artisan cheeses will also be available for tasting and purchase. Activities include live music throughout the afternoon, a pop-up farmers’ market, children’s activities, food trucks, museum tours, cider pressing, and more. Enfield Shaker Museum, 12–4pm www.shakermuseum.org
October 19 Count Mathula Claremont Opera House, 10am www.claremontoperahouse.info Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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Bill Fabian by Jack Rowell October 19 Jane Blanchard’s Journey to a Shaker Life For 35 years, Greg Mathers and Marguerite Matthews of Pontine Theater have created a stunning repertoire of original work on the history and culture of New England. Experience Jane Blanchard’s 1843 spiritual and physical journey from Norwich, Vermont, to the Shaker Village at Enfield, New Hampshire, through the use of dramatic reading, Shaker song, and Victorian toy theater. Enfield Shaker Museum, 7pm www.shakermuseum.org
October 23 Tuesday Tour: The Enfield Second Family and Their Cemetery This talk will include information on Shaker funerals, cemeteries, and their beliefs about the afterlife. Additionally, we will discuss the history, major figures, and the importance of the Second Family to the overall Enfield Shaker community. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1pm www.shakermuseum.org
October 27 Timber Framing Workshop – Session II Join local timber framer Tim Baker for a second session on timber framing and the joinery techniques used in our historic Shaker buildings. Build on your work from the first session or start with the fundamentals while you try your hand at the layout and cutting of mortise-and-tenon joints and carving wooden pegs. Enfield Shaker Museum, 9am–4pm www.shakermuseum.org
November 3 Opening Reception: Jack Rowell, Cultural Documentarian: Portraits of Vermont People and Other Wildlife Free and open to the public from 6 to 8pm. Myra Flynn will appear live on stage from 8 to 10pm, $20. The Main Street Museum www.mainstreetmuseum.org
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November 4 Annual Meeting Mark your calendar and join us in the Great Stone Dwelling Meeting Room for our 2018 Annual Meeting. Meet our board and staff while attending special presentations, a behind-the-scenes tour, business meeting, highlights of the past year, and more! Refreshments will be served throughout the meeting. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1:45–5pm www.shakermuseum.org
November 7 Discovering New England Stone Walls Join us for an exciting evening with author, tradesman, and teacher Kevin Gardner, author of The Granite Kiss. Learn about how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time, and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–8pm www.shakermuseum.org
November 9 Bob Marley Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info
November 10 Cooking in a Shaker Kitchen Join Lindsay Smith, food educator for the Hanover Co-op, for a fun and interactive workshop based on the culinary traditions of the Shakers. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–4pm www.shakermuseum.org
November 10 The Logger and the Fiddler Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org
November 15 Fall Auction and Giving Gala A lively evening of delicious food, live and silent auctions, and celebration! Money will go to support the museum’s daily operations and educational programming, while the “causewithin-a-cause” part of the live auction will help fund the restoration of our historic site. Enfield Shaker Museum, 6–9pm www.shakermuseum.org
November 16 Movie: Wonder Claremont Opera House, 10am www.claremontoperahouse.info
November 17 Textile Dyeing Workshop Join artist and retired art teacher Kate Mortimer for an interactive session using cold-water dyes to create beautiful textile products. Enfield Shaker Museum, 1–5pm www.shakermuseum.org
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Ragamala Dance Company
September 18–19 Ragamala Dance Company: Written in Water The Moore Theater, 7pm
September 22 Mouli Pal and Friends: Dance from India Alumni Hall, 11am; CSB Community Center, 3pm
September 27–28 Roger Guenveur Smith: Frederick Douglass Now The Moore Theater, 27, 7pm; 28, 8pm
September 30 Blind Cinema Loew Auditorium, 1 & 5pm
September 30 Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Rainbow Fish Spaulding Auditorium, 3pm
October 2 Sally Pinkas with the Adaskin String Trio Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
October 5 Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
October 6–7 The Met Opera in HD: Aida 6, Loew Auditorium, 1pm; 7 Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm
October 9 Sphinx Virtuosi: Music Without Borders Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
October 12 Orange Is the New Black’s “Big Boo” Lea Delaria Live in Concert Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
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October 20 Jeh Kulu African Drum and Dance Theater Alumni Hall, 11am; CSB Community Center, 3pm
October 20–21 The Met Opera in HD: Samson et Dalila 20, Loew Auditorium, 1pm; 21 Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm
October 20 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
October 23 Youssou DNOUR Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
October 27–28 The Met Opera in HD: La Fanciulla del West 27, Loew Auditorium, 1pm; 28, Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm
October 27 Dartmouth College Gospel Choir Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
November 2–4, 8–11 Dartmouth Department of Theater: Sojourners The Moore Theater, 8pm; 4 & 11, 2pm
November 2 Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
November 3 Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble with Christine Porter – Songs from the Screen Alumni Hall, 11am; CSB Community Center, 3pm
November 4 Dartmouth College Glee Club Rollins Chapel, 2pm
November 7 Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
November 10–11 The Met Opera in HD: Marnie Loew Auditorium, 1pm
November 10 Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm
November 13 Handel Society of Dartmouth College Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm
November 30, December 1–2 Stratford Festival: Coriolanus by William Shakespeare The Moore Theater, 30, 8pm; 1, 2 & 8pm; 2, 2pm Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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ADVERTISERS INDEX
AVA Gallery and Art Center 27
Enfield Shaker Museum 87
Omer & Bob’s 50
Alice Williams Interiors 62
Eyeglass Outlet 29
Oodles 12
Angry Goat Pepper Co. 13
F.H. Clothing Company 12
Phoenix Rising Boutique 15
Annemarie Schmidt European Face & Body 23
Farmer’s Table Cafe 72
Piecemeal Pies 13
Appletree Opticians/Dr. Donna Reed 81
Flash Photo/Flash Pack & Ship 53
Pleasant Acres 1
Artifactory 40
Floorcraft 79
Powerhouse Hearing Center 15
ArtisTree Gallery 91
Flourish Beauty Lab 13
Relax & Co 8 & 53
Baker Orthodontics 20
Gilberte Interiors 71
Renewal by Andersen of VT 4
Barton Insurance Agency 79
Grounds 52
Richard Electric 97
Bellenesia 2
Guaraldi Agency 86
Riverlight Builders 22
Belletetes 11
Hanover Inn 31
Roberts Scarlett Pharmacy 53
Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. 80
Hubert’s Family Outfitters 52
Rosanna Eubank LLC 32
Bensonwood 19
InfuseMe 15
Springfield Fence 63
Bentleys 10
Jancewicz & Son 14
Biron’s Flooring 40
Jeff Wilmot Painting 86
Springfield Medical Care Systems Inside front cover
Blood’s Catering & Party Rentals 61
Junction Frame Shop 13 & 99
Steven Thomas, Inc. 12
Blue Loon Bakery 52
Lady P’s Boutique 52
Sugar River Bank 69
Blue Mountain Guitar 52
Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice 80
Superior Paving 5
Boynton Construction 39
Landforms 39
TK Sportswear 91
Brown’s Auto & Marine 97
Larks & Nightingales Boutique 52
Tatewell Gallery 53
Canon Tire 22
LaValley Building Supply 51
The Carriage Shed 73
Carpet King & Tile 101
Lebanon Opera House 25
The Engine Room 13
Cedar Circle Farm 40
Listen Community Services 95
The Flying Goose Brew Pub 52
Charter Trust Company 21
Little Istanbul 29
The Ultimate Bath Store 33
Claremont Glassworks 48
Loewen Window Center 91
The Village at White River Junction 3
Claremont Savings Bank 6
Love’s Bedding & Furniture 87
The Woodstock Gallery 10
Clarke’s Hardware 53
MJ Harrington Jewelers 98
Thyme Restaurant 12
ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care 20
Main Street Kitchens 9
Timeless Kitchens 53
Colonial Pharmacy 81
Mascoma Dental Associates 100
Tip Top Pottery 13
Co-op Food Stores 94
McGray & Nichols 41
Top Stitch Embroidery 31
Costumania 50
Merten’s House 27
Trail Break taps & tacos 12
Cota & Cota 93
Millstone at 74 Main Restaurant 52
Tuckerbox 96
Country Kids Clothing 15
Morgan Hill Bookstore 53
Tyler, Simms & St. Sauveur 70
Crown Point Cabinetry 7
Mountain Valley Treatment Center 100
Unleashed 53
DHMC Dermatology 69
N.T. Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers 10
Upper Valley Aquatic Center 80
DP Gutters 49
Nature Calls 17
Upper Valley Haven 61
Davis Frame Co. Inside back cover
Neely Orthodontics 72
Village Pizza & Grill 100
Dorr Mill Store 62
New London Inn & Coach House Restaurant 52
Wagner Hodgson 102
Dowds’ Country Inn & Event Center Back cover
Wicked Awesome BBQ 12
New London Opticians 53
Wilson Tire 93
Dutille’s Jewelry Design Studio 49
Northcape Design Build 63
WISE 98
Eastern Oil 41
Northern Motorsport 94
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce 10
Elite Cleaning 81
Old Hampshire Designs 70
Woodstock Inn & Resort 99
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CELEBRATE THE MOMENT
celebrating
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YOU and Yours this FALL!
Lego Train Club students of New London Elementary School proudly display the results of their hard work at the 2018 Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee Region Model Railroad Show.
Sue and Mike Butler with their grandson.
Lilah rides the bear at Clark’s Trading Post while Nathan, Caleb, and Patrick look on. Linda Racicot and friends celebrate her 60th birthday.
Patrick Flannigan and his faithful companion Toby share time together on the water.
Kristiana Ploss of Woodstock, Vermont, explores the Maine coast. 104 i m a g e •
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Dana and Debbie Ennis flew by to watch their daughter, Hollie Blue, training with her team!
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